Saint Joseph Academy Update - Fall 2008

Sharing a Tradition of Excellence with Alumnae, Parents and Friends • www.sja1890.org • FALL 2008

In this issue:

• Teachers from China Visit SJA • Women’s Leadership Symposium

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Letter from the President Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends of Saint Joseph Academy, Certainly one of the joys of my role at the Academy is my interactions with the students. I find these young women to be a delight, in their learning and their yearning to grow intellectually, socially and spiritually.

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Update is published by Saint Joseph Academy for alumnae, parents and friends.

Contributors to this issue of UPDATE included: Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71, Ann Quinn Doran J’48, Mary Ann Fischer J’66, Jill Satanek Garlock J’92, Mary Beth Gorbett J’67, Emily Hanson J’99, Betty Hjort, Leanne Gilgenbach, Becky Goede McNulty J’96, Audrey Menard, Maria Mueller, Kathy Robinson, Rebecca Synk, and Ron Perger.

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aint Joseph Academy, rooted in the spirituality of the Congregation of St. Joseph, promotes academic

excellence, fosters love and unity with God, one another, and all creation and educates young women for compassionate leadership

This past summer, I had the experience of participating in an immersion service program with eight students and one of our teachers, Ms. Alison Barberic J’01, as we painted a home and helped replace a roof for a woman in rural Kentucky. Yes, the students worked hard in the hot weather. All of us gained an appreciation for the manual labor involved. But what brought me the most satisfaction was seeing them interact with the people of Appalachia with genuine joy and openness. They focused on what we all have in common as daughters and sons of God. Our students brought sunshine into the lives of people who have had a difficult time. As we reflected each evening with prayer, our young women were thankful for their many gifts and committed to sharing what they had with others less fortunate. I was inspired by these teenagers and their gift of self. Surely we are doing something right at Saint Joseph Academy, to be blessed with young women like these who are a living witness to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ - whatever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, you do for me.

Another moment of joy for me is meeting with alumnae, especially when we gather for reunions. In October, the Academy hosted our fifth Grand Reunion, when all the graduates marking milestone reunion years are joined together for a festive celebration. There were peals of laughter and heartfelt hugs as these classmates greeted each other. For some, decades had passed since they were last together, but the years of separation quickly melted away. Seeing this evidence of friendship and love is also inspiring. What is it about our years shared at Saint Joseph Academy that forever binds us together?

In this season of Advent, as we prepare the way of the Lord, I am reminded of the many blessings that have been bestowed on Saint Joseph Academy and its many women, the young women currently at the Academy and those from years gone by, including the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph who continue to guide and inspire us. So it is with a grateful heart that I wish you and yours all the blessings of this holy season and a happy, healthy 2009!

and service in a global society.

Sursum corda! Lift up our hearts!

Cover Photo: Saint Joseph Academy students pose for a photo on the Academy’s grounds.

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Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71

Third in a Series

The Literacy Initiative at SJA: Information Technology Literacy Google used to be a noun, a web site, a tool that helped people find information on the Web, but ask most students, and, indeed, their parents, to search for information, and Google suddenly becomes a verb, a word of action. “I’ll Google that!” However, the results of the search may lead to confusion rather than enlightenment when the hit list yields millions of results.

This glut of available information makes educating students to become information literate citizens more vital than ever. The Ohio Department of Education, the American Library Association, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, the International Society for Technology in Education, and the National Forum on Information Literacy,1 among others, have all included information literacy as part of their 21st century skills standards.

Although the wording is somewhat different among the various groups mentioned, the competencies of an information literate person include these common elements: the ability to know when there is a need for information or a problem to solve;

Tamara Ray J’12 compiles research for a project.

the ability to identify, locate, and evaluate information; the ability to deal with information in a legal and ethical manner; and the ability to effectively use information in order to produce a product, solve problems, or create new knowledge.

Saint Joseph Academy recognizes that lifelong learners will use these information literacy skills well beyond the need to write research papers in high school and college.

All grade nine English classes include a twoweek information literacy unit taught in the Saint Joseph Academy Library/Media Center by teacher-librarians. The librarians stress all of the competencies needed by an information literate person, but they begin by asking students to discuss, reflect, and

write about the information needs they may face outside of the classroom. The information literacy skills can be applied not only to academic problems, but also to simple issues such as which car to purchase, or where to go to college, or life-changing decisions such as which presidential candidate to vote for or which physician to trust with open heart surgery. Of course, the unit covers such topics as plagiarism, developing a search strategy, checking for author credentials and bias, Internet safety, and evaluating information for relevancy, timeliness, and reliability. Teachers help students recognize that effective problemsolving and informed decision-making need to be guided by a plan that includes all of the steps leading to information literacy and successful problem solving.

Google, Wikipedia, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, and Digg are not dirty words.

They are the comic books, the dime novels, rock ’n’ roll music, Captain Billy’s Whiz Bang, and pool hall of the 21st century.

They are here to stay, until something different comes along tomorrow, and we need to acknowledge them, embrace them, and teach our students their strengths and weaknesses as they become information literate, life-long learners.

For more information, visit these organizations’ websites: www.ode.state.oh.us/ www.ala.org www.aect.org www.iste.org www.infolit.org

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Jen Bajorek J’12 and Nora Thompson J’12 compare their notes.

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Catching up with the Principal School Principal Audrey Menard is truly a woman on the go! In addition to being principal, she is working on her doctorate and serves on the steering committee of Education Works.

“There’s a lot on my plate but when you love everything you are doing, it seems you make it all work,” commented Ms. Menard.

This past spring Ms. Menard began a doctoral program in education Saint Joseph Academy leadership, policy and organization Principal Audrey Menard. at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Once per month she attends weekend classes on campus

and collaborates with her professors and classmates via the internet in between. Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education is ranked as the #2 education school in the nation. Mrs. Menard was one of ten K-12 professionals in her cohort chosen from across the nation.

She is also the recipient of an academic scholarship.

Additionally, she is an active member of Education Works, a northeastern Ohio initiative committed to articulating a regional educational strategy, to nurturing selective innovation teams, and to set forth a detailed education plan to significantly improve academic achievement and educational attainment across the region. Education works is supported by four substantial foundations: The Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, and the Fund for Our Economic Future.

Thirty-Seven SJA Students Commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic In September, thirty-seven students from the Class of 2009 were commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic at Saint Joseph Academy. The young women are: Idaliz Baez, Melissa Bresnahan, Brittany Cipro, Emma Cleary, Chloe Dibbin, Catherine Dugan, Colleen Gallagher, Therese Greco, Madeline Griffith, Maura Heffernan, Michelle Kahl, Jaimie Kasper, Lauren Kluth, Patricia Koehl, Erica Krasienko, Helen Kovacik, Yesenia Linares, Megan Lowes, Samantha Manzuk, Kara Marlowe, Meredith McGuire, Campbell McNeeley, Abigail Millar, Clare Ogonek, Lauren Patton, Christina Pintenich, Maire Reynolds, Lluvia Rodriguez, Kaitlyn Roudebush, Angela Ruggeri, Julissa Sanchez, Kelly Shea, Christina Simon, Megan Stefancin, Madie Szaller, Elizabeth Wagner, and Anna Ventrone.

Grandparents’ Day a Great Success This year over 150 grandparents joined their freshmen granddaughters for lunch in the Academy auditorium for the second annual Grandparents’ Day celebration. This is a unique opportunity for grandparents to learn about their granddaughter’s high school and the programs available. A special lunch was prepared for the attendees who really seemed to enjoy the chance to have lunch together on a school day!

Raegen Dalton J’12 with grandmothers Mae Dalton Convery and Margaret McNeeley Harkness J’60

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Following lunch, entertainment was provided by Cecilia’s Song (Saint Joseph Academy’s a cappella group) and the students in the Chinese classes. Some grandparents toured the building and shopped in the bookstore while others relaxed and visited with their granddaughters and other grandparents. The day concluded with Mass to celebrate Founder’s Day, which honors the founding of the order of the Congregation of St. Joseph in Le Puy, France in 1650.

Visitors from Qingdao High School Number 2, Front Row L - R: Yuanjing Liu, Saint Joseph Academy Associate Principal Barbara Kilker, Principal Audrey Menard, Teaching Fellow Xiaobo Sun, Hongming Xing, Tianlong Dong, Jingjun Guo, Qingsong Yang, Xiangli Liu, Shizhang Yu, and Mingguo Shao.

variety of topics. Later, they had a discussion on the American and Chinese educational system with some of the faculty members.

Beyond providing a teacher in the classroom, the program is intended to build relationships between the host school and the teaching fellow’s high school made evident by this visit.

Saint Joseph Academy Hosts Eight Teachers From Qingdao, China For Education Methods Forum This November, Saint Joseph Academy played host to eight teachers from Qingdao Number Two High School in Qingdao, China. The teachers Came to the Academy to observe teaching methods in a variety of disciplines.

They were also interested in American college

and private high school admission policies and procedures.

The group was warmly welcomed and got to observe and interact with students in various classes, asking and answering questions on a

The group was on a week-long tour of America.

In addition to their visit to Cleveland, they planned to visit Boston, and New York City.

Mrs. Yuanjing Liu who teaches English in Qingdao said, “We truly enjoyed our visit to Saint Joseph Academy. In China, we are trying to reform our educational system by having students participate and discuss ideas as they do here in America. We look forward to working with Saint Joseph Academy in the future.” Mrs. Menard invited the teachers to work with our teachers and students on some science and mathematics projects through the Internet. “It’s great to have the opportunity for our young women to collaborate and problem solve with students in China. This really prepares them for the future in a global economy,” she remarked.

Welcome, Mrs. Sun For a second consecutive year, the American Councils for International Education has awarded a grant to Saint Joseph Academy to provide a faculty member to teach Mandarin Chinese at the Academy for the 2008-2009 school year. The State Department program provides secondary schools in the U.S. with programs in Chinese and Arabic with faculty from China and Jordan, respectively. Saint Joseph Academy is one of only 19 schools approved from applications submitted from across the country, and only one of two schools to receive a grant for a second year.

Mrs. Xiaobo Sun is teaching Mandarin Chinese I, II, and III, and moderates the Chinese club.

She also plans to chaperone the Academy’s spring trip to China. Mrs. Sun grew up in Tengzhou in northern Shandong province. She graduated from Shandong Normal University in 2002 with a BA in English Education and has been teaching English in Qingdao Number

Two High School (the Chinese equivalent to a U.S. High School serving 16-19 year-old students). The school has about 3,000 students and there are 55 students per class.

energized to have this opportunity for a second year. They learned so much last year about the language, the culture, the arts and firsthand about the Chinese people, we are thrilled to receive this grant again!”

Exchange teachers selected for the program must have at least the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree and at least five years teaching experience in their home country, and must also speak English fluently. At the end of the academic year, the teachers return to Washington, D.C. for a conference to report on their experiences teaching and living in the U.S. “I am excited to be here. I really enjoy being with the students in the classroom. The girls are very attentive and excited to learn Chinese.

I am also learning quite a bit about America and its culture at the same time,” said Mrs. Sun. Saint Joseph Academy Principal Audrey Menard added, “Our students are very

L-R: Cleveland City Council President Martin Sweeny presents Xiaobo Sun a council proclamation with Councilman Martin Keane.

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Saint Joseph Academy holds second annual Women’s Leadership Symposium Saint Joseph Academy sponsored our second annual Women’s Leadership Symposium for students at the Academy in October. “We received such a positive response from our students after our first symposium, we were excited to again offer them access to so many distinguished women leaders, from such a variety of fields, in a single day,” remarked Saint Joseph Academy Principal Audrey Menard. This year’s keynote speaker was Jeanne Torrence Hauer J’69. Ms. Hauer is a marketing executive, speaker, author, and success expert who is recognized regionally and nationally for her expertise in working with sales organizations in small, mid-size, and Fortune 500 companies. Her creative, results-oriented sales training seminars and marketing approaches have produced outstanding outcomes and bottom line impact.

Ms. Hauer is Chief Marketing Officer for Advocare, Inc., and has authored, Millionaire Women - Success Secrets of 16 Who Made It from Home and she contributed to Mission Possible, a collection of the latest information

L to R: Saint Joseph Academy President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71, senior Meredith McGuire, Keynote speaker Jeanne Torrence Hauer J’69 and Principal Audrey Menard.

from success experts and authors featuring Stephen Covey, Brian Tracy, and others from across the U.S. In addition, the symposium featured a panel discussion “Executive Women in the Media,” featuring Saint Joseph Academy graduate Rita Ginley Andolsen J’82, News Director, WKYC-TV 3; Debra Adams Simmons, Managing Editor, The Plain Dealer; and Eliza Wing, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cleveland.com. The panel focused on “women’s careers in the media” and “women, the media, and politics.”

Seated L-R: Rita Ginley Andolsen J’82, Debra Adams and Eliza Wing.

Standing: Laura Jacobs J’09, Mary Kate Kennedy J’09 and Megan Masella J’09

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Students also heard from other distinguished women including, Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm, Ph.D., Vice President of Planning and Institutional Relations at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and Cynthia Schulz, Director of Public Affairs at The Cleveland Foundation. Dr. Chisholm addressed the senior class about college

preparedness. Ms. Schulz addressed the junior class about professional etiquette as they prepare for their three-day professional shadow experience next semester. The students also learned about numerous career options and success requirements from other local women leaders.

Saint Joseph Academy President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71, said, “These women leaders are role models to our students.

When they share their experiences in an interactive format, they provide real-world lessons that truly inspire future leaders. Our mission includes educating young women for compassionate leadership and service in a global society. This symposium helps to achieve this goal.”

“These women leaders are role models to our students. When they share their experiences in an interactive format, they provide real-world lessons that truly inspire future leaders.”

Mrs. Corrigan-Davis is a role model herself having accomplished much in her years at the Academy and in the corporate world.

She was most recently recognized as a 2008 recipient of the “Simply Wonderful – Women of Accomplishment” Award From the Community West Foundation and the Cleveland Clinic, which honors women whose contributions have made an indelible imprint on their communities.

The Class of 2010 will be scheduling their shadow experience for March 10th thru 12th, 2009. If you would like to participate by having one of our girls shadow and learn your occupation, please call Becky Goede McNulty J’96 at 216.251.6788 x255.

Women’s Leadership Symposium Participants Rita Ginley Andolsen, J’82 News Director WKYC-TV 3

Susan Condon Love, J’76 Homes Editor The Plain Dealer

Jennifer Neil Andrey, J’79 Nurse Practitioner and Director of Cardiac Programs Fairview, Lakewood, and Lutheran Hospitals

Lu Anne Mariano Account Executive Capgemini

Collette Appolito President The Presidents’ Council

Pamelyn Staebler Marlowe, J’76 Registered Nurse and Territory Business Manager Lantheus Medical Imaging

Laura Stanek Bajorek, J’79 Registered Nurse Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Lakewood Hospital

Jacqueline McCarty, J’03 Intelligence Analyst Central Intelligence Agency

Mary Ann Boyer

President Mary Ann Boyer, C.P.A., Inc.

Nancy McDonnell Presiding Judge Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court

Eileen Riley Brady, J’77 President BayVillageStore.com

Allison Huber Motz, J’91 Director of Entry Level Workers and Community Partnerships Global Corporate College

Laura Brewster, J’78 Flight Attendant Continental Airlines

Linda Neiheiser, Ph.D., N’72 Psychologist Cleveland Metropolitan School District Psychological Services

Patricia Buckhold, N’70 Chief Operations Officer Cleveland Sight Center

Maria Sudano Nickels, J’79 Flight Attendant Continental Airlines

Jacklyn Chisholm, Ph.D. Vice President of Planning and Institutional Relations Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Lesley Noll, J’92 Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager The MetroHealth System

Elizabeth Conway, J’99 Freelance Actress

Anne Marie Carey Pecon, J’71 Vice President of Human Resources Thomas & Betts Corp.

Kathleen Corcoran, D.V.M., N’76 Veterinary Technology Program Manager Cuyahoga Community College Amy Goede Cruickshank, J’94 Assistant Professor of English Cuyahoga Community College Joyce Brady Dever, J’83 Materials Engineer, Chief, Durability, and Protective Coatings Branch NASA Glenn Research Center

Ann Waters Rivera, M.D., J’83 Physician The MetroHealth System Brittany Ruccella Owner and Designer Ccella Bottega Cynthia Schulz Director of Public Affairs The Cleveland Foundation

Sarah English, Esq., J’98 Attorney John J. Ready & Associates

Donna Fergus Sell, J’71 Principal West Park Elementary School, Ravenna School District

Kathleen Durkin Ferry, J’77 Owner Telefast Industries

Melanie Shakarian, Esq. Attorney and Director of Development The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Elisabeth Lovasi Geng, N’78 Systems Analyst American Greetings

Debra Adams Simmons Managing Editor The Plain Dealer

Deborah Ghazoul-Mills, M.D., J’79 Pediatrician Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Fairview Hospital

Patricia Rossman Skrha, J’84 Director of Undergraduate Admission Baldwin-Wallace College

Jane Gerace Granzier, J’87 Adult Mobile Crisis Team Program Manager Mental Health Services, Inc.

Linda Kirby Smith, J’62 Marketing and Sales Representative The Shamrock Companies, Inc.

Jill Harter, D.D.S. Dentist Harter, Harter, & Harter

Deborah Sutherland Mayor City of Bay Village

Jeanne Torrence Hauer, J’69 Chief Marketing Officer Advocare, Inc.

Deborah Tomba Director of Care Management Medical Mutual of Ohio

Michele Hiatt Outpatient Dietician St. John West Shore Hospital

Catherine Troy, J’98 Deputy Auditor City of Cleveland

Marcia Hurt, Esq., N’63 Sole Proprietor Attorney at Law

Anne Wadowick Vidmar, J’98 Graphic Designer Nationwide Better Health

Nancy Adler Kearns, J’77 Glass Etcher and Mural Painter Glass Etching by Nancy

Kelly Mikovich Webb, J’87 Assistant Professor of Technical Writing and Composition The University of Akron

Tressa Satanek Kemer, J’91 Physical Therapist LifeWorks of Southwest General Health Center

Jean Wendland Regional Therapy Director Absolute Rehab

Noreen Kyle Community Outreach Specialist Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office

Eliza Wing President and Chief Executive Officer Cleveland.com

Karen Lisowski, N’74 Consulting Engineer City of Cleveland Division of Water

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Class of 2012 The arrival of the Saint Joseph Academy Class of 2012 was eagerly anticipated. At the start of school, 192 freshmen joined the sophomores, juniors and seniors. As is typical of our current SJA community, these young ladies bring us diversity from nearly 55 elementary schools and 24 cities. The message we hear is that SJA is worth the trip!

Also typical of our students, the incoming class has many legacy ties to the Academy. Students are considered “legacies” when they have a

mother or grandmother who has graduated from either St. Therese Academy, Nazareth Academy, or Saint Joseph Academy. In the Class of 2012, there are 50 legacy students – 37 with mothers that are alumnae and 13 with grandmothers. The freshmen also have 40 sisters that have either graduated from SJA or are in attendance now. Of special note, two of our freshmen are fourth-generation students

CLASS OF 2012 LEGACIES Freshman:

Mother:

Grandmother, Great-Grandmother:

attending the Academy after their mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers.

As we continue to see declining enrollment among elementary schools, it is both exciting and rewarding to see the Academy’s enrollment remain at full capacity. We credit our success to the coordinated efforts of our dedicated faculty, our welcoming and informative students, and our diligent administration and Admissions team.

Barbara Goldbach Lesniak J’53; Bajorek Jennifer Laura Stanek Bajorek J’79 Mae Keenan Goldbach J’27 Bazyk Audrey Susan Sadlek Bazyk N’73 Brinkhoff Valerie Ann Gajowski Brinkhoff J’82 Byrne Catherine Maura Fox Byrne J’82 We look forward to the difference that the Carlton April Julie Breitenbach Carlton J’53 Class of 2012 will make during their time Chambers Colleen Michele Haas Chambers J’80 Costanzo Gina Terri Malisheski Costanzo J’79 with us – at school, in their families, in our Dalton Raegen Margaret McNeeley Harkness J’60 communities, and in the world! We are Dial Megan Rosina McGarrity J’56 confident that during their four years with us Edwards Charlene Charlotte Clancy-Edwards J’84 they will learn, grow, and mature into women Fibbi Bridget Laura Fallon Fibbi J’77 Garvey Cassandra Shelley Dutko Garvey J’76 of faith with global perspectives and we are Harter Grace Marilyn Boll Harter J’50 truly grateful for these young women as they Hiros Elizabeth Patricia Rainey Hiros J’81 begin their experience at the Academy!

Kalynchuk Laura Joanne Pleban Kalynchuk N’75 Kearns Erin Nancy Adler Kearns J’77 If you know of a young lady (grades 4-8) that Klein Allison Judy Fisher Klein J’78 may be interested in receiving information Kljun Alexandra Lynn Redella Kljun J’83 Korce Victoria Deborah Ann Wolfe Korce J’76 Shirley Wolfe J’53 about the Academy, please contact Admissions Kozak Alexandra Mary Adler Kozak J’80 at 216.251.4868 or ask them to visit us at Lanning Maddy Agnes Roche Lanning J’45 www.sja1890.org. We would love to add her Leigh Abigail Donna Steiger Leigh J’76 name to our mailing list and welcome her as Lowe Hannah Mary Companey Lowe J’81 Lucas Sarah Colette Psenicka Lucas J’58 part of a future Saint Joseph Academy class!

Mangan Celine Maryclare McManamon Mangan J’49 McCafferty Mary Kate Ellen Woods McCafferty J’80 McGinness Carissa Anne Marie Seeholzer J’76 Louise Gerbasi Seeholzer J’50

Anna Holmes McGinness J’34 McLoughlin Catherine Christina Ann Skeens McLoughlin J’86 Monroe Megan Mary Frances Sweeney Monroe J’83 Bride Gallagher Swenney J’50 Nugent Briana Andrea Lanser Nugent N’76 Paponetti Rachel Mary Beth Marita Paponetti J’78 Powers Callie Maureen Smith Powers J’83 Margret Ames Smith J’49 Prcela Marisa Lisa Grecol Prcela J’86 Riley Samantha Lisa Ayrey Riley J’85 Rinard Jessica Carolyn Schuler Rinard J’84 Rivera Rachel Ann Waters Rivera J’83 Robertson Ashleigh Cassandra Schwartz Robertson J’84 Ryan Emma Barbara Gorbett Keefe J’46 Schwind Rachel Nancy Zavoda Schwind J’83 Florence Cregan-Schwind J’56 Simeone Anne Marie Torre Simeone J’73 Smith Hannah Beth Zavoda Smith J’83 Sweeney Siobhan Suzanne Smith Sweeney J’85 Thomas Brittany Jennifer Maynard Thomas J’93 Tilow Emma Ruth Tilow J’43 Principal Audrey Menard welcomes every Tuleta Allison Bridget Cooney Tuleta J’82 Alice Buckingham Cooney J’38 member of the freshman class with a Walsh Dana Yvette Regina Kroll-Walsh J’79 yellow rose.

Zalewski Nicole Carol Steigerwald Eucker J’51

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SJA student receives Bishop Anthony Pilla Scholarship Saint Joseph Academy senior Joan Yokie was chosen as a recipient of the Catholic Education Endowment Trust scholarship.

The scholarships are named in honor of Bishop Emeritus Anthony Pilla. The program awards six scholarships to high school students entering their junior or senior year and 16 scholarships to students entering the 7th or 8th grade. One of the requirements is an essay. This year’s entrants were asked to write an essay on the prophet Job, who kept his faith through disaster and misfortune.

For Joan and her family, living like Job and keeping the faith against overwhelming odds is exactly how you could describe her life over the past 17 years. The Yokie’s were a happy middle-class family until civil war broke out in Liberia. Joan was born in a refugee camp. During the war, fearing for their safety, they fled Liberia for Sierra-Leone where her parents made great sacrifices to enroll their children in Catholic school. In 1999, when the war spread to Sierra-Leone, the family again had to leave everything behind. After years of living in refugee camps, struggling for basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter, the family was selected for resettlement in the United States. And like Job, they had kept their faith.

l to r: Principal Audrey Menard, Bishop Roger Gries, Joan Yokie J’09, Olivia and John Yokie.

Joan is very active at Saint Joseph Academy and around the area. She is a member of the Unity Club and an office assistant. Joan volunteers with S.T.A.I.R.S. (Steps Toward Advancing In Resettlement Skills) Girls Teen Group, and serves meals to the homeless at St. Colman parish. She is also involved in the Esperanza Youth leadership program and the C.A.A.O. (Consortium of African American Organizations) Youth Innovation Forum. This summer, Joan was selected to participate in the Oelschlager Summer Leadership Institute at the University of Akron. According to her Guidance Counselor, John Ryan, “Joan is an extremely outgoing young woman who, even with

her life experiences, puts a positive spin on everything. She is someone I will remember long after I retire.”

Describing her life, Joan says, “In my own experience, my Catholic education has helped me gain better insight into the sorrows and misfortunes that befall us in life.” She continued, “Being here in the United States with my family, and attending a very good Catholic school like Saint Joseph Academy, has taught me the guidelines of a good Catholic Christian life.

I apply this to my daily life and hope to continue throughout my entire life.”

Saint Joseph Academy drama group performs “Into the Woods” Saint Joseph Academy drama group performed the Steven Sondheim and James Lapine musical, “Into the Woods” in November. Directed by Music Department Chairperson, Patrick Janson the musical is an interesting twist on the fairytales we remember from our youth.

According to Mr. Janson, “This is a story about lessons learned.” He continued, “The show explores what happened to the characters after they got their wishes, where sometimes their choices led to dire consequences. In the end the characters learned community and sticking together in even the toughest times.”

The show features Red Riding Hood (Idaliz Baez J’09), Cinderella (Sara Masterson J’09), Snow White

(Julie Wheeler J’10), Sleeping Beauty (Beth Rosepal J’10), Prince Steward (Steve Martin), Cinderella’s Prince (Michael Glavan) Rapunzel (Magan Yantko J’10) and her prince

(Joe Barbicas), Jack (Andrew Gangidine), and of course a witch (Becca Skrha J’09), a wolf (Nikk Cooper), Granny (Madchen Hirsh J’09), and wood spirits.

L-R: Sara Masterson J’09 as Cinderella, Idaliz Baez J’09 as Red Riding Hood, Becca Skrha J’09 as the witch and Michael Glavan as Cinderella’s Prince.

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Three Saint Joseph Academy Students Honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Principal Audrey Menard announced that seniors Megan Masella and Meredith McGuire were recently named National Merit Semifinalists through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in Evanston, IL. Each year the program names about 16,000 semi-finalists from the nearly 1.5 million participants who qualified by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT). In addition, senior Madie Szaller was named a Commended Student by the NMSC. Mrs. Menard remarked, “We are proud of these outstanding young women.

Their scholarly accomplishments as well as their extracurricular activities show that they have set a course for future success.”

Megan Masella is the daughter of Anne and James Masella of Cleveland, Ohio and the

grandaughter of Elizabeth Canty Kennedy J’53. Megan graduated from Saint Patrick’s West Park grade school and is currently looking at The Ohio State University or Purdue University where she hopes to major in Electrical Engineering.

Meredith McGuire is the daughter of Rosanne and Thomas McGuire of Strongsville, Ohio. Meredith graduated from Saints Joseph and John grade school in Strongsville. She is currently looking at St. Vincent’s College or Catholic University where she hopes to major in Biology or Chemistry.

Madie Szaller is the daughter of Charlene and James Szaller of Westlake, Ohio and is a graduate of St. Raphael grade school. Madie was one of only 34,000 students from the

nearly 1.5 million participants who scored in the top 5% on the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Madie plans on attending either the University of Michigan or University of Dayton to major in Education or School Psychology.

L-R: Megan Masella J’09 and Meredith McGuire J’09 National Merit Semifinalists for SJA

Saint Joseph Academy Celebrates the Charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph Celebrating the charism of our founding Sisters, the Congregation of St. Joseph, is a yearly tradition at Saint Joseph Academy.

Fostering this spirituality of the charism within the Academy community is important, and helps both students and faculty alike to deepen their spirituality.

The charism theme this year focuses on being one with creation, and it teaches the idea of loving and caring for the earth. In September, the school year began with a prayer service that honored the significance of water in our lives both at a spiritual level with the baptismal promises of Jesus Christ and at the physical level as one of the essential elements of earth and of life. The entire SJA community 8

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was given a BPA-free water bottle printed with the words “We are one with Creation,” and the SJA logo. The water bottles not only offer inspiration, but they also provide students with a visible opportunity to live out the charism. Students are encouraged to use the reusable water bottles during the school day, translating into fewer disposable water bottles in the trash.

The students were also asked to help with a special project. For twenty-five years, civil war ravaged the nation of the Sudan, causing the deaths of over two million people and orphaning or displacing more than 27,000 boys who were separated from their families.

With the help of aid organizations, several of the boys eventually settled in Cleveland. Sr. Mary Frances Harrington, CSJ, mentored these “Lost Boys”, including a young man named Isaac. Now grown, Isaac has traveled back to the Sudan to return to a village which has only one well for 41,000 people, leaving many to use contaminated waters from the river. Isaac, along with others have started a project called Isaac’s Wells. The project seeks to raise money to help build wells in Isaac’s village, so that the villagers have access to an adequate and safe water supply.

The students began fundraising efforts for Isaac’s Wells which represents one of the many ways Saint Joseph Academy is manifesting the spirit of the charism. “Our celebration of water is rooted in being one with creation. This expression of the symbolism in our faith is exciting, profound and invigorating when we celebrate together as one community,” according to Dr. Darlene Khoury, Saint Joseph Academy Campus Minister.

Spirituality SJA Students Help Disadvantaged Families on Mission Trip to Kentucky “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Above F-B: Maureen Wolf J’09, Lauren Patton J’09, Kelly Shea J’09, Campbell McNeeley J’09, Clare Ogonek J’09, Kara Marlowe J’09, Claire Foley J’09, Ellen Wallenhorst J’10 and teacher Alison Barberic J’01

That is what Margaret Mead, the distinguished anthropologist and scientist once said. This past July, eight Saint Joseph Academy students, seniors Claire Foley, Kara Marlowe, Campbell McNeeley, Clare Ogonek, Lauren Patton, Kelly Shea, and Maureen Wolf, and junior Ellen Wallenhorst along with Theology teacher Alison Barberic J’01 and school President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71 set out on a mission trip to Neon, Kentucky. The group spent a week working for HOMES, Inc. (Housing Oriented Ministries Established for Service), a Christian organization based in Southeastern Kentucky that provides home improvement services for disadvantaged families.

The students spent the week roofing and painting a house for a woman in rural Kentucky. The students were immediately impressed by how friendly everyone in the area was, and how much the homeowners valued their commitment to serve others.

Senior Lauren Patton said, “This was the best part of the trip, getting to meet people who needed help, and then doing what they needed. It was awesome!” Theology teacher Alison Barberic noted, “The students were remarkable. They immediately recognized that their mission was not just to roof and paint a house, but to spread the love of Christ to the people we served.”

Junior Ellen Wallenhorst remarked, “I did things that I have never done before, for people that I had never met. I got to know them, and we became friends. It was a

Above: Students hone their roofing skills.

Left: Students relax with the homeowner after a long day of painting.

great week.” Senior Campbell McNeeley added, “It was so heartwarming to see the homeowner’s reaction when we finished. I can’t wait to go back next year!”

While there, the group also practiced “living simply” by making and sharing meals, and sharing conversation and spiritual reflection. Ms. Barberic commented, “I was humbled and impressed by the students’ willingness to serve their dear neighbors.

They represented the spirit of Saint Joseph Academy that I have come to know so well.”

Senior Maureen Wolf summed up the whole experience by saying, “We learned to scrape, prime, paint, roof, and to serve others. All this, and we even learned to square dance!”

At the end of their week of service, it has become a tradition of each group of

students to paint a mural to commemorate their experience. The students chose to paint the quote from Margaret Mead that began this article because a small group did come together and indeed changed a small part of the world.

As part of the Saint Joseph Academy spirituality experience, all students perform service hours each year. “After working in the corporate world and now in my third year as president of the Academy, I felt that I too should experience some service hours.

Reflecting on our trip, it was an honor to work alongside these eight young women who so cheerfully served Christ by serving those less fortunate than us,” remarked Mrs. Corrigan-Davis.

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Fall

Sports

SJA golfer Maddie Keefe qualifies for state Thirteen students played through sun, wind and rain this year to form the SJA Golf team.

Led by Seniors Brooke Hamilton and Abby Millar, the team placed 3rd in the Northeast Ohio Independent School Girls Golf League. The team finished the season with a fantastic 13-2 record and placed 4th at the Sweetbriar Sectional, advancing to the District Tournament for only the 2nd time in school history. District qualifiers included Brooke Hamilton, Abby Millar, and Juniors Maddie Keefe, Emily Kuzmanovich and Kayte Tuleta.

A fantastic 5th place finish in the District Tournament held at Heather Downs Country Club in Toledo wasn’t enough to advance the team to the State Tournament, however Junior Maddie Keefe shot an 80 to become SJA’s first ever golf state qualifier!

At the State Tournament on Ohio State’s Gray Course, Maddie shot a two day total of 171, placing 34th in the state! Maddie was also honored this season as a Plain Dealer Golfer of the Week.

Emily Kuzmanovich J’10, Kayte Tuleta J’10 and Abby Millar J’09 send Maddie Keefe J’10 second from left, off to the state tournament.

Soccer The Varsity and JV Soccer teams improved rapidly as they faceed a tough schedule this year. The varsity team (20 students) finished the season at 5-10-1, losing to Twinsburg in their sectional tournament game, while the JV’s (22 students) finished up at an impressive (7-4-3).

Seniors leading the way included Maura Fibbi, Jessica Gawthrop, Hilary Gleske, Patricia Koehl, Sarah Mazur, Kaitlyn Roudebush, Carolina Sanchez, Megan Stefancin, and Elizabeth Wagner. Led by new Head Coach David Leigh, and new JV Head Coach Jim Harter, the future looks bright for the Jaguar Soccer program, as they return 8 sophomores and 3 juniors for next year’s team.

All SJA sports schedules can be found online at www.highschoolsports.net.

Please visit the Athletics section of the SJA website (www.sja1890.org) for information on results and all other events happening in the Athletic Department!

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Senior golfer Brooke Hamilton was recognized as McDonald’s Student Athlete of the Week, this season as well.

Senior Jess Gawthrop in action.

Tennis The Varsity Tennis team finished the regular season with a record of 8-7 this year, winning their final 4 matches of the season! Senior Michelle Kahl and Junior Emily Frost placed 3rd out of 24 teams at the Lakewood Doubles Tournament, leading the team to a tie for 1st place and getting the season off to a great start. In total 20 students this year formed the

Junior Varsity (6-9) and Varsity teams with both teams being led by Seniors Laura Jacobs, Michelle Kahl, Ellie Kovacik, Maire Reynolds, and Emily Smith. Math teacher and Head Coach Ryan McCartney and Dan Mitoff did a great job building for the future. Thanks to the coaches and team for all of their hard work and dedication this season.

Michelle Kahl J’09 lobs a shot over the net.

Volleyball Thirty-six students made up the Varsity, JV and Freshman Volleyball teams this season.

The Freshman team finished the season at 12-10 finishing 4th at the Magnificat Tournament and 4th at the Strongsville Tournament. The Junior Varsity team, composed of 5 sophomores and 7 freshmen, finished at a very impressive 15-6. The Varsity Volleyball team, led by Seniors Alex

Giallourakis, Therese Greco, Leighann Larsen, Becky Leusch, and Brianna Papotto, finished the season at 12-12, defeating Rhodes in their sectional tournament opener before falling to Strongsville in the sectional tournament final. Coaches Mike Mileti, Jeff Reaser, Ricky Sanders and Amy Paulozzi J’02 did an wonderful job this year.

Becky Leusch J’09, Katie Sosoka J’10 and Brianna Papotto J’09 score a point.

Cross Country finishes 12th in State Saint Joseph Academy had their biggest team ever with 42 students participating in crosscountry. The Jaguars finished their season placing 12th at the state finals in Columbus.

The previous week, the Jaguars placed 3rd in regional finals. This was the Jaguars 5th straight trip to the State of Ohio Cross Country Championship.

Under Science Teacher and Head Coach Fred Keiser, the team has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 teams in the state by the Coach’s Poll and has beaten a handful of teams

from the top ten. The team also placed 2nd in District competition. This was the 8th trip overall to the state finals for the Jaguars.

This season the Jaguars posted impressive finishes at the Dayton All-Catholic Meet (4th), the Gilmour Invitational (2nd) and the Bucyrus Elks Invitational (2nd). The team is led by Seniors Molly Brennan, Melissa Bresnahan, Emma Cleary, Brooke Danforth, Hannah Gaffney, Colleen Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher, Victoria Hahn, Kristin Karn, Anne Marie O’Toole, and Kelly Shea.

The Jaguars placed 2nd at the district meet at Edgewater Park, with Senior Kristin Karn leading the way, placing 6th. Other runners included Kelly Gallagher (11th), Jessica Sirchen (12th), Taylor Whisler (26th), Gabby Kreuz (27th), Erin Gaffney (29th) and Melissa Bresnahan (40th).

The Cross Country team celebrates after qualifying for the state tournament.

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Development 2008-2009 Annual Fund Kick-off Every year, young women graduate from Saint Joseph Academy ready to become compassionate leaders. However, an excellent high school education is not affordable for every student that wants to attend SJA. In today’s economy, it is getting more difficult to find and keep the resources necessary to ensure success for all. That is why your help is vital. Saint Joseph Academy continues to provide tuition assistance each year to deserving students who otherwise could not afford the chance to attend this great Catholic high school. Over 54% of our students receive some tuition assistance,

although we are unable to meet every family’s needs.

When Pope Benedict XVI visited Washington earlier this year, he encouraged us to make our Catholic schools accessible to all through our financial support. In fact, he said, “It provides a highly commendable opportunity for the entire Catholic community to contribute generously to the financial needs of our institutions. Their long-term sustainability must be assured.

Indeed, everything possible must be done in cooperation with the wider community to

What is Planned Giving?

It is not just another way of asking for your money. Planned Giving is actually a cooperative program that enables you, the donor, the best advice and assistance in making a meaningful gift to support the endeavors that mean the most to you.

In the perfect scenario, you and your financial planner will discuss with the charity of your choice the best asset to give,

the best method of giving and even the timing of the gift. It many instances the best gift is not cash, but securities, insurance or retirement benefits. Frequently, the timing may not be now, but rather, in order to take full advantage of tax consequences, in your will or estate plan. Even the purpose of your gift may be worthy of special consideration. While you may really like technology, the greatest need may be for

“Vive La France!”

Celebrate the Academy 2009

We are getting ready to once again truly Celebrate the Academy at our annual gala this year Vive la France!. The 2009 event is being co-chaired by Marcia Rocco Rahman J’81, Carmel Lapa, and Marion Keefe who have daughters attending the Academy.

For those of you who are not familiar with this annual fundraising event, you won’t want to miss this great opportunity for an elegant night to share a great meal and nice evening, with others supporters, parents and friends of the Academy.

All proceeds help the Academy with academic initiatives and scholarship support.

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Mark your calendars! This year’s gala is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2009 at La Centre in Westlake. We are confident that this year will be another great success.

Our Acquisitions Committee is diligently working to gather wonderful items for our live and silent auctions. We have secured a Cartier watch from a long time friend of the Academy, Kolick’s Jewelers.

There are many ways to support the gala, from underwriting to table sponsorships.

If you are interested in assisting us with a donation or an item for our auctions, please contact Kathy Robinson at 216.671.0166 or at krobinson@sja1890.org.

ensure that Catholic schools are accessible to people of all social and economic strata. No child should be denied his or her right to an education in faith, which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation.”

We are asking you once again to support the mission of Saint Joseph Academy, by investing in our future through the 2008-2009 Annual Fund. This year’s goal is $275,000. Together, we can demonstrate our belief in our community’s young women and offer them the key to a future bursting with opportunity. Thank you in advance for your support of our annual fund.

other academic departments. A discussion with the administration may help to direct your gift to the greatest need while meeting your desire to make a difference.

We invite you to contact Kathy Robinson, Director of Development, at krobinson@ sja1890.org or at 216.671.0166 to plan how to make your gift as good for you as it will be for future generations of young women.

Great Opportunity to Support SJA Any alumna, parent or friend who is over seventy and a half years old and have investments that are subject to a required minimum distribution should be aware that when they make donations from these accounts to Saint Joseph Academy those funds would not be subject to federal income tax. This is an extension of the exemption that had been in effect last year and was just recently extended through 2008 and 2009.

If you have any questions on the method required to qualify for this tax exemption, please contact Kathy Robinson in the Development Office at 216.671.0166 or at krobinson@sja1890.org.

Donors Celebrated Endowed Scholarship Luncheon at Mass and Brunch

Tom and Linda Banner present the gifts to Fr. John Libens, S.J. at the liturgy.

Saint Joseph Academy is blessed with many generous alumnae, parents and friends who continually support the Academy. Early this fall, over 200 people gathered for Mass in the auditorium followed by brunch as a “thank you” for their continued support.

New Website gets rave reviews Visit www.sja1890.org Since the new website launched in August, we have received many positive comments from alumnae, parents and students. Hundreds of Alumnae have registered. Have you?

It’s easy to go online and update your personal information quickly and securely.

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Mark www.sja1890.org as one of your favorites and check in frequently.

Get your Christmas shopping done early, through our online bookstore!

Erika Krasienko J’09 with Tom and Patricia Kramer Holland J’55 at the Endowed Scholarship Luncheon

Endowed scholarships help many young women attend Saint Joseph Academy. These bright, talented and articulate young women are given the chance to succeed through the generosity of many people who have honored a family member, friend or former teacher, or even set up a scholarship in their own name to honor their experience as a former student of the Academy.

Kathy Robinson, Director of Development said, “We thought this luncheon would be a nice way for donors to meet the girls their scholarship supports and for the girls to get to know their sponsors.”

Many donors met their scholarship recipients and learned about their interests. Senior Erika Krasienko met her sponsors, Tom and Patricia Kramer Holland J’55, who came from Boston for the event. “We had a wonderful time, I really enjoyed meeting the Hollands and to thank them for opportunity.” Mrs. Marie Konys, whose family set up the Dr. Harry and Marie Konys Scholarship remarked, “I really enjoy getting to know the girls and watching them grow.”

If you are interested in establishing a scholarship, please contact Kathy Robinson, Development Director at, 216.671.0166.

Saint Joseph Academy Announces New Leadership and New Members For Board of Directors Jim Folk, Vice President of Ballpark Operations for the Cleveland Indians, will serve as Chairperson for Saint Joseph Academy Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning with the 2008-2009 school year. “Jim’s tremendous organizational experience and leadership skills make him the ideal person for this position,” remarked Mary Ann Corrigan Davis, J’71 President of the Academy.

Mr. Folk was raised in the Chicago area and came to Cleveland when he was named Vice President of Ballpark operations for the Cleveland Indians in 1994. He currently oversees Progressive Field operations as well as construction of the Cleveland Indians new spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona.

Jim and his wife, Susan, have been active throughout the Academy community. They have two daughters currently attending Saint Joseph Academy, senior Kelly and sophomore Erin. Jim and his family live in Westlake, Ohio.

In addtion, Rebecca Dessoffy Bennett, J’91 a labor attorney for Frantz Ward, Janice Murphy, President of Fairview Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Tom Laird, Vice President of Gilbane Construction and Douglas Rommel, Vice President of Information Services at American Greetings, have been elected to serve on the Academy’s Board of Directors. “When leaders in a variety of fields come together on a team like this board, to work on behalf of these young women, anything is possible. With these four great additions to our board, we’ve hit one out of the ballpark,” said Board Chair Jim Folk.

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Alumnae S p o t l i g h t :

Business Entr

Joan (Joey) Dever Conrad J’49

Joan Conrad’s initial foray into a familyowned business came shortly after her marriage to Edward Conrad Jr. in 1951. She was working for the FBI after attending Notre Dame College in Euclid when her husband and his brother were called to serve in the Korean War. Joan replaced them at their family’s business, Conrad’s Church Goods.

As the years passed, Joan and Ed nurtured a desire to start their own business, and in August 1969, they opened the first Conrad’s Total Car Care and Tire Center location in

Parma. In the 39 years since, Joan and Ed have grown their business to 30 Conrad locations in five counties throughout greater Northeast Ohio. The wife and husband team also own and operate Elyria Spring Manufacturing, which makes springs for industrial use, and S & H Industries, an automotive after-market products company.

According to Joan, she and Ed chose tires and car care because these were commodities all households would need. As a team, they divided and conquered, with Joan handling the administrative work—payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, insurance, inventory—and Ed overseeing the operations.

Nearly 40 years later, Joan and Ed are still involved in the overall operations of their company. Both talk to the office every day. It’s one of the attributes Joan says is imperative for owning a business—a commitment to many hours of hard work. But the satisfaction of controlling your destiny, and the sense of independence gained, more than compensate.

Joan’s entrepreneurial spirit was stoked

during her years at Saint Joseph Academy. She credits the school and the Sisters with helping her grow in the Catholic faith, giving her great discipline, teaching her the highest standards of ethics in life, and instilling leadership in her. In fact, in each of Joan’s years, she held a leadership position: as a freshman homeroom prefect, a sophomore Sodality leader, and junior and senior class president.

The Sisters’ teachings provided a great basis for being a goal-oriented entrepreneur.

The business curriculum fueled Joan’s desire to someday own a company. Sister Mary David’s business classes—and her disciplined style— were very influential to Joan.

While she thrived academically—and earned an academic scholarship to Notre Dame —Joan also gained lifelong friends at SJA. She remembers being very proud to spend time outside on the Academy’s beautiful campus.

And she loved attending school dances, especially her senior prom with Ed. In fact, her affection for and dedication to her alma mater continued after graduation, as Joan served on the Academy’s board of directors in 1989 and

Nancy Slominsky Charney J’77

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Nancy knew she’d get a good education there. Many years later, after being trained as a recruiter for an executive search firm, her instincts prompted her to start her own business. NS Charney & Associates, a recruiter for manufacturers of medical diagnostic and biomedical equipment, opened its doors in 1994 and currently has a staff of six full-time and one part-time employees.

Operating a business wasn’t Nancy’s longterm dream; she just needed to make a change.

She realized the clients at the search firm where she had been employed were interested in working with her, not necessarily the firm itself. In time, she also concluded there was no one else in the city for whom she wanted to work. She knew her industry, and she knew

herself: she thrived in a commission-based profession like recruiting when the harder one works, the more placements one makes, the greater the rewards. So she made the leap— and hasn’t looked back.

In fact, sustaining her business for 14 years is what Nancy considers her greatest professional accomplishment. She’s been able to make a difference in people’s lives by mentoring employees and by guiding people toward careers they might never have thought of. And there’s a life-affirming certainty that her business is exactly where she’s supposed to be right now—where she can grow to become, in her own words, “a better me”.

Nancy graduated from Baldwin-Wallace with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal

epreneurs

Mary Pat “Tricia” Norton Rhea J’87

also worked on the school’s first capital campaign committee.

During their 57 years of marriage, Joan and Ed raised four children along with growing their business, making them partners in every sense of the word.

Ed III works in real estate; Mary Jo is an attorney; Sharon is a CPA and CFP (who works for the company); and Bob is an investment adviser. All six members of the family are actively involved on the board of directors in running the companies and planning their future.

Joan enjoys traveling and golf—and being “grandma” to nine grandchildren, ranging in age from five to 22 years.

In May 1996 Joan and Ed were privileged to attend a Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II in his private chapel at the Vatican. After Mass, they met the Pope, “It was a spiritual, uplifting experience,” fitting for a woman who has always placed great reliance on her faith and considers herself very blessed by the opportunities she has had.

Tricia Rhea was just a baby when her father started Norton Industries, an innovator of creative ceiling ideas. Today she serves as vice president of the Lakewoodbased company, a position she’s held since 1998. Her responsibilities include oversight of marketing and design directives, customer service philosophy and guidance, management of a national sales staff of 26 and product design concepts. Additionally, she manages the daily financial activities and participates on the board of the corporation.

She works alongside her father, Jack, who is the company’s president, and her husband of six years, Alan, who serves as general manager.

She considers herself very lucky to have joined a business in an industry she enjoys, and she acknowledges that at every stage of her life, she’s realized a different set of lifestyle benefits from running a family-owned business. For example, as a mother of three young children, she has a flexible work schedule.

Tricia attributes her success as an entrepreneur to a high energy level, circular thinking, and being able to effectively communicate the genuine excitement she feels about the products and services her family’s business provides. In fact, she considers her

Communications. She worked full-time and went to school at nights and on weekends, graduating at age 29. She says all the jobs she held throughout college gave her the experiences she needed to run her own business today.

She also credits the Congregation of St. Joseph with influencing how she operates her business. Their teachings of justice, compassion and doing what’s right always come back to her when she finds herself at a crossroad.

Nancy believes when you make the commitment to start your own business, you should do it for the right reasons—because you believe what you bring to the table will make a difference and because what you do

will bring you satisfaction. When you are a business owner, your responsibilities and life experiences become farther-reaching, and the rewards you reap can be greater. All of the people who have come in and out of her life have helped her grow personally. She points out that while every experience was not good, each still helped shape the person she has become. And she considers herself very fortunate to be in a position now to be generous with her family, friends and causes as well as with sharing her knowledge.

Nancy has been married 20 years to Doug Charney. She likes to travel and last spring she and her husband traveled with SJA students to China. She currently serves on the board of directors at the Academy.

most rewarding professional accomplishment taking the “small” out of marketing the company and, as a result, successfully competing on a national level with corporations much larger than Norton Industries without losing the small, friendly touch the company’s customer service and sales staff exhibit.

As a business owner, Tricia has this advice for those interested in striking out on their own: be committed and be prepared to work hard. She says there’s a lot of joy in success, but on the flip side, when you run your own business, in your mind, you never really “close.”

She mandates having a business plan and sticking to it—but, at the same time, always keep planning. She says you must manage in a way that allows your business to grow but also keeps you focused on your company’s mission.

She’s also found from personal experience that being an optimist helps you learn from your mistakes and keeps you from getting discouraged.

Tricia gives a lot of credit to Saint Joseph Academy for influencing her entrepreneurial life. She says that her alma mater not only prepares students for their next step in education, but promotes leadership and teamwork. Additionally, with the diverse student body at the Academy, students learn respect for others. She calls her experience at the Academy life changing. The friendships she made during those years are at the top of her list of favorite high school memories, and she recalls the daily lunch time cafeteria meetings as treasured times with lots of laughter.

She believes the Academy’s leadership did a great job at choosing teachers who enjoyed teaching which made it fun to learn.

She remembers former principal Sr. Judy Cauley with particular fondness, citing her unique ability to lead with gentle firmness, her perpetual smile and her ability to relate to students on their level as admirable, endearing qualities. According to Tricia, the respect that students had for Sr. Judy came from that approachability more so than from her title.

Tricia and Alan live in Bay Village with their three children: Jack, 4; Brooke, 2; and Katie, born in October 2008. When not enjoying their time running Norton Industries together—a dynamic that Tricia says is truly energizing—they enjoy every second of their family time.

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Alumnae Grand Reunion 2008 News

Over two hundred alumnae who graduated from SJA in a year ending in “3” or “8” attended Grand Reunion 2008 in October. Many took tours of SJA or visited with classmates during the afternoon Open House. This year, a luncheon for those who graduated in 1938, 1943, 1948, and 1953 was held

Class of ‘43

Class of ‘53

Class of ‘58

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prior to the Open House. A beautiful Mass celebrated by Fr. John Libens, S.J. was offered that day for the intentions of the living and deceased members of the reunion classes. Following Mass, the attendees went outside to bless a tree that had been planted in honor

Class of ‘48

of the Grand Reunion. The festivities continued at LaCentre that evening for dinner, more visiting and class pictures.

The beautiful fall day contributed to the warm feelings of those who attended and re-connected with classmates and their alma mater.

Class of ‘63

Class of ‘73

Class of ‘78

Class of ‘83

Class of ‘88

Class of ‘98

Class of ‘03

Class of ‘68

2008 Nazareth Academy Reunion L –R: Marilyn Morris Whipkey N’68, Karen Halko Styndl N’68, Cynthia Kirner Corniello N’68, Cecilia Kirner N’68, Maureen Gurnick Strmac N’68, Jean Kratovil Kromer N’68 and Carol Przybyla Brown N’68

Over 80 people gathered in September to take part in the annual Nazareth Academy Reunion Luncheon. Classmates, former faculty, and friends enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with plenty of time to socialize with one another. Special thanks to the planning committee headed by Carol Przybyla Brown N’68.

Saint Therese Academy Reunion Seated L-R: Therese Heffron Barrett T’43, Janet Speer Ross T’42, Rita Link Ferenec T’43, Standing: Eileen Murray Dooley T’43, and Margaret Field Rabatsky T’43

Alumnae from Saint Therese Academy gathered in October, the feast of Saint Therese, for a luncheon at River’s Edge (CSJ motherhouse). They enjoyed the afternoon renewing friendships, and celebrating Liturgy together with Fr. James Becherer.

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Fourteenth Annual Scholarship Golf Outing

The

CubClub Donna Fair Ressler J’87 & Scott Ressler a son, Zackary Allen, born April 10, 2008 Michelene Fitzgerald-Jardine J’88 & Guy Jardine a son, Kyle James, born March 6, 2008

L-R: Bishop Roger Gries, with golf team members Abby Millar J’09, Coach Doug Foster and Brooke Hamilton J’09

The Fourteenth Annual Golf Outing was held on August 2, 2008 at Mallard Creek Golf Club in Columbia Station. Over 150 golfers enjoyed a perfect day for golf on a challenging course, with delicious food provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This year we were again honored to have Bishop Roger Gries as our honorary chairperson. Golfers were challenged to an “Outdrive Bishop Roger” contest, an “Outdrive Sr. Mary Brinkman, CSJ N’61” contest, as well as the chance to win other golf contests, raffle prizes, and door prizes. The outing was a huge success this year and all proceeds benefit the Saint Joseph Academy Scholarship Fund. Special thanks to our Golf Outing Committee members: Rosanne Tinnirello Kelley J’76 Committee Chairperson. Also, many thanks to the generous supporters of Saint Joseph Academy who donated prizes for our raffle and contests. Finally, we sincerely thank the following people and/or companies who sponsored a hole at our outing this year:

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Kristin Nolan Cassidy J’94 & Matt Cassidy a son, Arthur James, born May 27, 2008 Ann Rains Sorma J’94 & John Sorma a daughter, Cecilia Annice, born March 17, 2008 Brigid Conway-Turocy J’95 & Ted Turocy a son, Brendan Daniel, born January 20, 2008 Laura Herrin Hout J’95 & Kevin Hout a son, Colin Fenwick, born October 1, 2007

2008 Hole Sponsors Judge Colleen Conway Cooney & Mr. John G. Cooney Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71 Kolick’s Jewelers State Representative Mike Foley Congressman Dennis Kucinich Norris Brothers Co., Inc. Dr. Casey O’Conor-Orthodontist Dr. James Hovanec-Family Dentistry Congregation of Saint Joseph Dale Brogan & Cynthia Daney Brogan J’69 Carl A. Hjort, III Esq. Stripmatic Products, Inc. Councilman Martin J. Sweeney & Councilman Martin J. Keane The Ohio Lottery Fairview Hospital – A Cleveland Clinic Hospital Charles P. Canepa, D.D.S., M.S. Pavement Technology, Inc. The Alpha Group Agency Sheriff Gerald T. McFaul Osports – Osborn Sports & Recreation Architecture Mike Mural Building Contractors Walter Martens & Sons Funeral Home County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora Infinity Construction Co., Inc. Merrill Lynch/Josalyn Murray J’00

Maureen Leslie Streett J’89 & Michael Streett a son, Patrick William, born August 19, 2008

Frantz Ward LLP J. J. DeLong & Associates, Inc. Avalon Foodservices, Inc. Drs. Robert, Christopher, Jill Harter, Marilyn Boll Harter J’50 & Grace Harter J’12 Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., LPA Daria Roebuck J’75 & Linda Kane J’75 Telefast Industries,Inc. Edible Arrangements SJA Summer Staff SJA/NAZ/STA Alumnae Board Ebner & Rose Orthopedics Nowak Tour & Travel Judge John J. Donnelly Gilbane Building Company Cleveland Indians Lakewood Furnace Company Chambers Funeral Home Shirley Lasky Wolfe J’53, Debbie Wolfe-Korce J’76, Denise Wolfe J’86 & Victoria Korce J’12 Cleveland Printwear Aluminum Coils, Inc. The Shamrock Companies Jeff Pecon & Anne Marie Carey Pecon J’71

Amanda Gilak Dunmire J’96 & Todd Dunmire a daughter, Ella Rose, born July 14, 2008 Kellie Arendt Shaffer J’97 & Bob Shaffer a son, Reuben Robert III, born July 7, 2008 Sharon Hamilton Jendrisak J’98 & Luke Jendrisak a son, Jack Hamilton, born March 27, 2008 Jennifer Schade Kindbom J’98 & Kyle Kindbom a daughter, Lillian Grace, born September 2, 2008 Sharon Leahy Mazur J’98 & William Mazur a daughter, Angelina Rosemarie, born September 11, 2008 Karen Buccier Watson J’99 & Peter Watson a daughter, Kalleigh Chase, born September 8, 2008 Roxanne Rivard Steinmuller J’04 & Robert Steinmuller a daughter, Alexandria Eileen, born July 20, 2008

Beyonds Alumnae

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1970s

Sr. Mary Coletta Polk, CSJ J’39 received an award from AOPHA (Advocate for Not-for-Profit Services for Older Ohioans) for needle arts, woven arts and Prose-Fiction.

Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71, president of Saint Joseph Academy, was one of four women to receive the sixth annual “Simply Women, Simply Wonderful” Award from the Community West Foundation and the Cleveland Clinic.

1940s Sr. Katheryn Harrison, CSJ J’44 received an award from AOPHA (Advocate for Not-for-Profit Services for Older Ohioans) for Special Fine Art. Sr. Carol English, CSJ J’47 received an award from AOPHA (Advocate for Not-for-Profit Services for Older Ohioans) for Fine Art II and Special Fine Art.

1950s Patricia Evanoski Maher J’58 recently retired as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Queensborough Community College after 34 years. While Patricia was there, she served 14,000 students from more than 130 countries, speaking more than 90 different languages, who wanted to create better lives for their families and themselves.

She now serves on the board and as editor of the local League of Women Voters newsletter, is active in a women’s political action group, teaches English to speakers of other languages at the local library, and volunteers at the local historical society.

1960s Barbara Weitzel Susin N’69 currently lives in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and is a practicing Certified Nurse Midwife for the Air Force and an OB clinical instructor for the Family Residency Program at the military facility there.

1980s Natalie Leek-Nelson J’85, CEO of Providence House received two prestigious awards this fall. She was one of four women to receive the sixth annual “Simply Women, Simply Wonderful” Award from the Community West Foundation and the Cleveland Clinic. Natalie also was named one of the 2008 Rainmakers by Northern Ohio Live Magazine.

Brigid Arbeznik Radigan J’97 married Sean Radigan on June 13, 2008. SJA alums in the wedding were Emily Gaul Minnich J’97 (matron of honor), Erin Joecken Draves J’97 (bridesmaid), and Katie Dyczek Serevitch J’97 (bridesmaid).

Brigid currently teaches and coaches in the Olmsted Falls City School District.

Ivelis Pena J’99 is an English professor at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, at the Ponce campus. She is currently designing a new Conversational English Program at her alma mater, the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

Christie Schulte J’99, after graduating from Kent State University in 2005, married an Australian and now lives in Perth, Western Australia. She is a flight instructor at the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia.

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2000s

Tina Colombo Belz J’90 married Scott Belz on June 6, 2008 in Las Vegas. Tina is a Business Development Engineer for URS Corporation and currently serves on the Facilities Committee of the Saint Joseph Academy Board of Trustees.

Somer Khouri Bedran J’00 married Jad Bedran on August 23, 2008. Her bridal party included Josalyn Murray J’00, Fadia Nemeh J’02, and Zaina Leon J’09.

Sr. Shannon Fox, SSJ-TOSF J’94 professed her vows to the Sisters of Saint Joseph Third Order of Saint Francis in August of this year.

Amy Borisa Smith J’94 married Jason Smith on June 21, 2008 in Akron, Ohio.

In attendance were Melissa Pokatello J’94 and Karen Schroeder Moore J’94.

Angela Tutak J’95 recently joined the Akron chapter of the Sweet Adelines, a national women’s barbershop quartet/ choir. They sang the National Anthem at Cleveland Indians and Akron Aeros games in August and September of this year.

Lindsey Hollis Navratil J’97 married Scott Navratil in April of this year. Her maid of honor was her sister, Dana Hollis J’94.

Her bridesmaids were Carrie Campbell J’97 and Betsy Deike-Dissell J’97.

Angela Zombek J’00 is currently at the University of Florida working on her PhD in American History. She is specializing in 19th century U.S. and Civil War History.

Angela Dvorak J’02 works at Duke University Children’s Hospital in pediatric intensive care medicine.

Mary Klecka J’02 is currently a medical student at North Eastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.

Carmen Dvorak J’03 recently graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with majors in Spanish, Anthropology, and Behavioral Science.

She is currently teaching in Spain.

Ann Marie Dvorak J’05 recently made the dean’s list at Northwestern University and received a research grant in cultural differences.

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Memoriam In

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

Coletta Lavelle Carl J’22 Mary Helen McGraw Corbett T’37 Rita Marie Dee, CSJ J’38 Mary McCafferty Pollak J’40 Marie Graham Weimer J’41 Margaret Niehaus Horten J’42 Dolores Dzuban Kling J’44 Margaret “Peggy” Jonas Conway J’46 Colleen Pugh Secord J’49 Donna Nock Paul J’50 Jeanne McNeeley Rath J’50 Georgene Caleb McKenna J’37 and Marilyn Caleb Bertalan J’58 on the death of their brother, Anthony R. Caleb.

Mary Higgins Warner J’40, Roberta Higgins Labadie J’56, and Catherine Higgins Baker J’61 on the death of their brother, Ralph Higgins, Sr. Virginia Nock Lundberg J’41 on the death of her son, Mark Lundberg.

Frances Secunde Tomorowitz J’41 on the death of her husband, Raymond J. Tomorowitz.

Lucille Pugh Shannon J’44 on the death of her sister, Colleen Pugh Secord J’49.

Nancy Farrell Schupp J’45, Mary Angela Farrell Mainwaring J’46, Geraldine Farrell Hennessy J’48, and Maureen Farrell Campbell J’49 on the death of their brother, Brian Farrell.

Mary Alice Hageman Boland J’47 on the death of her husband and Alyse Boland Butts J’80 and Maura Boland Keast J’84 on the death of their father, Brendan Boland.

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Betty Niedhammer Ziska J’51 Deanna Marie Hovanetz J’56 Nancy Keszei Sherman J’56 Renee Rebeta Betz J’57 Jo Ann Engstli Noss J’59 Susan Neumeyer Lutsock N’64 Barbara Shiever Taylor J’65 Elaine Evans Maddox N’66 Renee Antonio Ball N’68 Deborah Busa Mullin J’76

Geraldine Farrell Hennessy J’48 on the death of her husband, Michael Hennessy.

Margaret Gallagher Lang J’48 and Bride Ann Gallagher Sweeney J’50 on the death of their brother, John P. Gallagher, Sr. Judith Cole, CSJ J’56 on the death of her brother, Retired Colonel Edwin Cole.

Emma Ferrini Luzius J’57, Carol Ferrini Hovan J’59, and Michaelene Ferrini Bodnar J’64 on the death of their mother, Mary Ferrini.

Mary Ann Devaty O’Reilly J’57 on the death of her son and Susan O’Reilly J’79, Amy O’Reilly J’84, and Molly O’Reilly Brunori J’86 on the death of their brother, Michael John O’Reilly.

Kathleen Stewart Clarke J’60 on the death of her husband and Julie Clarke Miller J’83, Kate Clarke Walsh J’87, Elizabeth Clarke Hegberg J’89, Brigid Clarke J’90, and Ellen Clarke Bauers J’92 on the death of their father, Edward T. Clarke.

Margaret Deucher Kurczi J’61 on the death of her brother, Joseph Herbert Deucher.

Valerie Maracz Perrone N’61 on the death of her mother, Clara F. Maracz.

Dolores Hand J’64 on the death of her mother, Kathleen Hand.

Mary Frances Ehlinger J’65, Michele Ehlinger Ryba J’67, Marita Ehlinger Leachko J’68, and Marguerite Ehlinger Sammon J’74 on the death of their mother, Margaret Mary Ehlinger.

Ann March Renfrow J’65 on the death of her mother, Sarah Kathryn March.

Nancy Ortolani Chernik N’65 and Carole Ortolani N’66 on the death of their father, Samuel Ortolani, Sr. Mary Schultz Wright N’65, Patricia Schultz N’69, and Susan Schultz Nagorney N’72 on the death of their father, William Schultz.

Ellen Hanslik Stark J’66 and Cindy Hanslik J’70 on the death of their mother, Betty Jane Hanslik.

Catherine Rattay Bailey J’74 and Michelle Rattay Tarr J’75 on the death of their mother, Nora Rattay.

Paula Fair Bray J’83 and Donna Fair Ressler J’87 on the death of their mother, Margaret Fair.

Mary Ellen Conway Jewett J’67 and Peggy Conway Sabolik J’76 on the death of their mother and Frances Jonas Stock J’48 on the death of her sister, Margaret “Peggy” Jonas Conway J’46.

Linda Lavelle Christiansen J’74 on the death of her father and Sr. Mary Ann Lavelle, CSJ J’46 and Loretta Lavelle Seidl J’50 on the death of their brother, James “Frank” Lavelle.

Loretta Thomma Foster J’83 and Katherine Thomma Ezell J’88 on the death of their father, Albert F. Thomma, Jr.

Karen Selders Coryell N’67 and her mother, Irene Kirstein Selders J’41, on the death of Karen’s father, Robert A. Selders, Sr.

Karen Rath Dolan J’76 and Janet Rath Colaluca J’82 on the death of their mother and Patricia McNeeley McMahon J’53 on the death of her sister, Jeanne McNeeley Rath J’50.

Loretta Rebeta Hubley J’68 on the death of her sister, Renee Rebeta Betz J’57.

Mary Ellen Corbett Wewers J’68 on the death of her mother, Mary Helen McGraw Corbett T’37.

Kathleen Lohn Gates J’69 on the death of her mother, Mary C. Lohn.

Maureen Scalley McGlynn J’69 on the death of her mother, Norma Scalley.

Nancy Sikorski Apostle N’69, Linda Sikorski N’74, and Carol Sikorski Rapnicki N’78 on the death of their brother, John C. Sikorski.

Paula Prather Korber J’76 on the death of her father, Charles Prather.

Linda McNamara Wilamosky J’76 and June McNamara Cassano J’80 on the death of their father, Peter J. McNamara.

Laura Gigliotti Peeper N’77 on the death of her mother, Carol Gigliotti.

Rita Palinkas Hoppert J’78 on the death of her father, E. Steve Palinkas.

Susanna Dzejachok J’82 on the death of her father, John Dzejachok.

Mary Kay O’Malley Kennedy J’85 on the death of her father, Michael O’Malley, Jr. Susan Taylor Binder J’87 on the death of her mother, Barbara Shiever Taylor J’65.

Andrea Prahst Johnston J’91 and Stephanie Prahst Dehler J’99 on the death of their father, Gerald J. Prahst.

Jennifer Grimes Karn J’91 on the death of her husband and Kristin Karn J’09 and Kellie Karn J’11 on the death of their father, Kevin A. Karn.

Denise Corts, Saint Joseph Academy Social Studies teacher, on the death of her father, Richard Rioux.

Kathy Robinson, Saint Joseph Academy Development Director, on the death of her father, Milton Charlton.

Nancy Fischbach Pietrowski J’70 and Mary Fischbach J’76 on the death of their father, Leonard B. Fischbach.

Angelica Zylowski Harris N’71, Stanja Zylowski Hurley N’74, Gloria Zylowski Royal N’75, and Mary Zylowski N’79 on the death of their father, Stanley J. Zylowski.

Linda Downing Mesaros N’71 on the death of her mother, Irene Downing.

Joanne Figlar Pamer J’73 and Linda Figlar Sojka J’80 on the death of their father, Joseph Figlar.

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Alumnae Basketball Game

Calling all alum basketball players!! The annual alumnae basketball game will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the SJA Academy Center. This is always a great competition with the evenyear grads playing the odd-year grads. Family members, friends, and other alumnae are welcome to cheer on their favorite team.

There will be a special competition for children during the halftime break and refreshments following the game. Donations will be accepted for the Don Kostell Scholarship Fund at this event. For more information please contact Mary Ann Fischer at 216-619-1653.

Evening of Reflection for Women

Join us on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 for an evening of spiritual renewal and reflection. This evening is for alumnae and friends and will begin with a light supper and include two breakout sessions and a short prayer service. Plan ahead to attend this evening in Lent.

Watch for a special mailing to register for this event.

Annual Spring Luncheon 2009

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 13, 2009 to attend the annual spring luncheon for alumnae and friends. We will return to the Cleveland Yachting Club in Rocky River again this year to enjoy a delicious luncheon and a fabulous raffle. Come and enjoy a beautiful spring day on the waterfront with your friends and classmates, and benefit a good cause! Please watch your mail in early spring for your reservation form.

Celebrate the Academy 2009 “Vive la France!”

Come enjoy a little taste of France Saturday, February 21, 2009 6pm La Centre in Westlake, Ohio Corporate tables available Individual tickets: $125 per person ($75 tax deductible) For Reservations or Information contact: Betty Hjort at 216.251.6788 x245

Mark Your Calendars Grand Reunion 2009!

If you graduated from Saint Joseph Academy in a year ending

Mass at SJA that afternoon and dinner at La Centre in the

in “4” or “9” mark you calendar now for Grand Reunion

evening. Grand Reunion promises to be a wonderful reunion

2009 - October 10, 2009! Plan to attend the Open House and

event just for alumnae!

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