Spring Update 2013

Sharing a Tradition of Excellence with Alumnae, Parents and Friends • www.sja1890.org • Spring 2013

Engineering Students Create ”Special” Toys

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

3470 Rocky River Drive • Cleveland, Ohio 44111 216-251-6788 • www.sja1890.org

UPDATE is published by Saint Joseph Academy for alumnae, parents and friends. Contributions to this issue of UPDATE include: Jennie Amodio, Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71, Mary Ann Fischer ’66, Betty Hjort, Susan Condon Love ’76, Mickie Matheis, Laura McCarty ’07, Geoff Powers and Constance S. Sipple, CFRE. Photography courtesy Susan Condon Love ’76, John Mulgrew, Laura McCarty ’07 and Ripcho Photography.

For more information please contact Constance S. Sipple, CFRE, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at 216.671.0166 or csipple@sja1890.org.

M i ss i o n 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.

Cover Photo: Engineering students proudly display toys electronically reconfigured for special needs children. See story on page 3.

If we have done our jobs well at Saint Joseph Academy, every young woman will graduate inspired for “a life of compassionate leadership and service in a global society.”

This is a direct quote from our mission statement. As you read the stories in this issue of UPDATE, you will notice a number of articles about leadership. You will see that our mission is not just talk, but action.

At Saint Joseph Academy, the opportunities for leadership roles abound. It is one of the distinct advantages of attending an all-girls school. There are class leadership teams; leaders of the various clubs, athletic teams and artistic groups; leaders in the classroom; leaders of service projects and retreats. Leadership is promoted and practiced.

This focus on leadership is intentional. We host an annual “Women’s Leadership Symposium” to introduce students to female leaders in our community.

The inaugural “Building Futures Breakfast” returned the favor, by introducing women leaders in Cleveland to our current students. These partnerships help our students to grow into the next generation of female leaders. In our “Women Leading in the 21st Century” class, students learn about different leadership styles, research the lives of past and present female leaders, meet today’s professional women who share their journey firsthand, and practice skills to improve their own leadership qualities.

After all, when Father Jean-Pierre Medaille, S.J. guided the first six women who became the Congregation of St. Joseph, he encouraged them to do everything a woman was capable of doing. Surely that was not a common thought in 17th century France, but empowering women is just as much needed in our 21st century society. When the first Sisters began “serving the dear neighbor,” they were leaders in their time.

The preparation of our students for compassionate leadership and service couldn’t be more critical. Throughout the world, and even close to home, women continue to be victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking. Young girls in places like Afghanistan are attacked for wanting an education. Women continue to be held back economically. The world today cries out for more leadership to end these ills against women and humanity. Yes, we are committed to developing the next generation of faith-filled, loving and compassionate leaders, in order, as Jesus said, “…that all may be one.” What could be more important than educating and investing in tomorrow’s leaders?

When I was a student at Saint Joseph Academy so many years ago, the teachers saw leadership abilities in me that, as a teenager, I surely didn’t recognize in myself.

These teachers encouraged me, stretched me, pushed me, challenged me, and above all, supported me to be my best. All this growth occurred under their watchful eye and in the nurturing environment that was – and still is – Saint Joseph Academy. I thank you for all you do to support the young women who today walk the halls and prepare to become leaders of the future.

Sursum corda! Lift up your hearts!

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Pre-Engineering Classes Take Students to New Technological Heights

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he Engineering Department strives to expose students to the disciplines and skills necessary to pursue a career in engineering, a field in which women have traditionally been underrepresented. In addition to learning about the many engineering disciplines and exploring college prerequisites for studying engineering, the department exposes students through hands-on projects to the types of skills necessary to be successful in a college engineering environment. The projects are as varied as they are challenging!

Engineering students Katrina Wrabel ’14, Liz Millar ’14 and Sydney Tenaglia ’14 worked on various aspects of competition robots and other robotic projects under the tutelage of science teacher Mrs. Mary Ellen Foley Scott ’76. Among the activities were participating on the St. Edward High School F.I.R.S.T. robotics team and creating a robotic T-shirt launcher!

One of the duties performed by Katrina was checking the response of the control board to verify that the robot would perform as programmed. The control board is the interface between the programming commands and the electrical system that provides power to the robot. The robot performed beautifully at a February basketball game between St. Edward and Saint Ignatius High Schools, launching T-shirts into both

student sections, reaching even the highest bleachers.

Not resting on their T-shirt launcher laurels, our students also collaborated on a robot that could climb a 10-foot tall tower and “score” by releasing Frisbees.

Katrina and Sydney redesigned the driver’s station to make it easier to operate and will help with final assembly of the robot.

All three girls received high marks when they participated in The Buckeye Regional F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition in late March at Cleveland State University. In addition, Liz will be attending a robotics regional competition in Baltimore in April. Katrina Wrabel ’14 checks a control board.

In other engineering three heavy textbooks, using only a few sheets endeavors, 47 students from both the of newspaper and two feet of masking tape!

Introduction to Engineering and Honors For a Christmas service project, 35 Pre-Engineering classes received an overview students in two Introduction to Engineering of the engineering profession, career classes spent countless hours carefully outlooks and insight into college engineering disassembling and removing the internal programs, thanks to a visit to Cleveland State workings of mechanical toys such as a talking University’s Fenn College of Engineering.

Elmo, motorized racecars, a singing Barbie They were invited to CSU as members of and even a Transformer or two. The students Fenn Academy, a collaborative for high reconfigured the circuits to allow the toys to schools with pre-engineering programs. A be used by special needs children through highlight was working in small groups to the nonprofit organization called RePlay assemble a table that could support up to for Kids. RePlay repairs devices and adapts a wide-range of battery operated toys for use by children with disabilities who might have limited resources. The Toy Adaptation Workshop project was made possible thanks to a $500 FirstEnergy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education Grant awarded to SJA. The project was so well-received, the classes are embarking on another RePlay project this spring.

“I feel so good about helping young children play with toys, regardless of their special needs,” said junior Krupa Patel, who rewired a toy camera. “I hope whoever receives this little truck I’m working on really enjoys it!” added sophomore Tammy Pham.

Projects such as these prove that science is not a dry pursuit and opens the door to Students work on the RePlay project reconfiguring toys last Christmas for special needs children. numerous careers.

Students (L-R) are Krupa Patel ’14, Tammy Pham ’15, August Malobabic ’16 and Serena Fantozzi ’16.

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Students Excel in Artistic Endeavors,

OMEA District 4 competition winners

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he Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Saint Joseph Academy is rooted in the universal need for creative expression. Arts education provides our students an environment in which to create and collaborate, while increasing their awareness of cultural diversity, active communication, and artistic expression in a contemporary society.

This approach has resulted in numerous awards and honors for the young women.

Eight art students received top awards – in some cases multiple awards – in the 2013 Scholastic Art and Writing competition in January. Among the honors were three Gold Key winners, four Silver Key, and three Honorable Mentions. The students’ work was selected from more than 2,000 pieces of artwork submitted to the competition.

Pieces were judged on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal style or vision. This year’s winners are: Emily Gorenc ’15, Gold Key, Printmaking; Kaleigh Macalla ’13, Gold Key, Printmaking, and Silver Key, Printmaking; Nina Ripich ’14, Gold Key, Photography and Silver Key, Drawing; Erin Bator’13, Silver Key, Film & Animation; Bridget Egan ’13, Silver L-R: Delaney Bak ’14, Erin Bator ’13, Isabella Ruta ’13, Jillian Chambers ’13, Key, Sculpture; and Kaleigh Macalla ’13, Bridget Egan ’13, Nina Ripich ’14, Emily Gorenc ’15

“Beauty and the Beast” Production Was a Hit! The presentation of “Beauty and the Beast,” the classic Disney tale of a brainy beauty and a beast who had to learn the meaning of true love, was a standing-room-only sensation. Student thespians, including Annie Kostell ’13 as Belle, wowed crowds.

Technical Director was Angela Detrick ’98; Technical Assistant Kate Valentino ’08; Assistant Director Maggie Baughman ’12; Costume Design Annie Kowalski Herrmann ’82. Pictured are Anne Kostell ’13 as Belle, and singers, l-r, Halli Grunder ’14, Julianne Gilpin ’16, Sydney Tenaglia ’14, Abbey Keuchel ’15

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Honorable Mentions for Delaney Bak ’14, Digital Art; Jillian Chambers ’13, Jewelry; and Isabella Ruta ’13, Film & Animation.

Vocal and instrumental music students received Outstanding and Excellent Ratings at the OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) District 4 High School Solo and Ensemble Contest held in February. The event involved 34 schools and 850 performers. An Outstanding Rating is the highest rating possible. The following students received Outstanding Ratings in two different performance categories: Samantha Forrey ’15, Halli Grunder ’14 and Kaityln Mandolla ’15.

The following students received an Outstanding Rating in either vocal or instrumental music: Abby Yarcusko ’15, Sharlo Bayless ’13, Jessica Calton ’15, Sarah Dziak ’15, Emily Hanes ’16, Devanne

State Competitions Hargis ’13, Sarah Kolick ’16, Annie Kostell ’13, Samantha Montanez ’16, Clare Panek ’14, Emily Schuetz ’16, Karianne Stanton ’14, Erin Stefancin ’14, Ginny Sullivan ’16, Erica Uhler ’14 and Samantha Velas ’16. An Excellent Rating is the second highest rating possible. The following students received an Excellent Rating in either vocal or instrumental music: Jessica Martin ’16, Cari Milowicki ’15, Clare Panek ’14 and Molly Stofko ’16. Students are under the direction of Visual and Performing arts teachers Mrs. Christine Miller and Mr. David Mumford.

In a separate competition, 18 students, members of the Saint Edward High School Marching Band, were instrumental in the band winning top honors at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Marching Band Final Competition. The group won the highest ranking – a “1” for “Superior” – in all categories.

Other examples of the artistic talent on Rocky River Drive are evidenced by the popularity and expertise of our famed a cappella group, Cecilia’s Song.

Congratulations to the young women in

Cecilia’s Song

that group for earning a Superior Rating of 1 in March at the District IV Large Group Choir Contest. Because of the superior rating, the group has been invited to the Ohio State OMEA Competition in May! Cecilia’s Song members are Erin Stefancin ’14, Sydney Rexing ’15, Annie Kostell ’13, Samantha Velasco ’15, Clare Panek ’14, Natalie

Woisnet ’14, Morgan Clark ’15, Ginny Sullivan ’13, Karianne Stanton ’14, Halli Grunder ’14, Miranda Greenhill ’16, Kaity Poschner ’14, Katie Kostell ’13 and Rose Sullivan ’16.

Bravo to all these talented, artistic students!

Mr. Jeff Sutliff Named New Principal After an extensive search, Mr. Jeff Sutliff has been selected as the next Principal of Saint Joseph Academy. He currently is Assistant Principal for Academics at Saint Martin de Porres High School. He will join the Academy on July 1, 2013.

“Jeff Sutliff is an accomplished career educator with a history of success as both an administrator and teacher. He is eager to work with the distinguished faculty and staff of SJA to build upon Saint Joseph Academy’s mission to empower our students to achieve academic excellence and grow in their faith,” said President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71.

At Saint Martin de Porres High School,

Mr. Sutliff has been leading a teaching staff of 28 teachers serving a student body of more than 400 students. Prior to assuming that role in 2007, he served as Assistant Principal/ Dean of Students at Saint Martin de Porres.

He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master’s degree in History from John Carroll University. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame in 1993.

Mr. Sutliff succeeds Interim Principal Dr. James M. Cantwell, with whom he will be working to ensure a smooth transition.

“Both academically and spiritually, Mr. Sutliff will be an excellent addition to our school,” added Mrs. Corrigan-Davis. “He has a dedication, energy and commitment to Catholic education that can only benefit our young women.”

“I have had excellent teachers and mentors

to guide me in my development as a Catholic school leader,” shared Mr. Sutliff. “I believe in a mission-driven, collaborative approach to teaching and have in the past developed an interdisciplinary curriculum based on the development of habits of mind and spirit.”

He continued, “My genuine appreciation and admiration for Saint Joseph Academy is rooted in the experiences of some of those closest to me: my wife, her mother and the godmothers of two of our children.” A resident of Lakewood, he and his wife Elizabeth Carroll Sutliff ’90 have four children, including daughter Maya who will be entering SJA as part of the class of 2017! Proud mother-in-law is Joan Gannon Carroll ’55.

When he isn’t coordinating and initiating academic endeavors, Mr. Sutliff will undoubtedly be indulging in some of his other passions - playing guitar and fishing!

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Women’s Leadership Symposium

Opens Minds to Professional

“Be bold, be decisive and believe that you have something unique to offer the world.

Enjoy the journey, be open to personal growth, and make sure you are a leader in all you do.” That was just some of the advice offered to students by the Honorable Yvette McGee Brown, a former Ohio Supreme Court justice and the keynote speaker in February at the Sixth Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium. The symposium was initiated by President Mary Ann CorriganDavis ’71 to introduce students to successful female role models, as well as expose them to potential and sometimes non-traditional female career paths. The symposium has

grown in popularity and in scope each year, as keynote speakers and visiting professional women introduce students to a world they may never have encountered before the event.

In addition to the Honorable Brown’s animated, informative and often amusing speech, students attended “Career Breakout Sessions” conducted by some 50 professional women such as doctors, nurses, educators, engineers, marketing experts and attorneys. A panel discussion also was held titled “Advocacy for Women and Children.”

Panelists were Megan O’Bryan, President and CEO of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center; Natalie Leek-Nelson ’85, President

Panelists were, l-r bottom row, Megan O’Bryan, President and CEO of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center; Linda Johanek, CEO of the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center and parent of Sarah Johanek ’15; Felicia Petruziello, CSJ ’56, co-founder of the River’s Edge Women’s Outreach Center, and Natalie Leek-Nelson ’85, President and CEO of Providence House. Top row, l-r: Katherine Hutchinson ’13, Lauren Brooks ’13, Julianna Minich ’14 and Erin Stefancin ’14.

Ms. Elizabeth Sullivan, Editorial Page Editor with The Plain Dealer, relates details of her career.

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and CEO of Providence House; Linda Johanek, CEO of the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center and mother of Sarah ’15; and Felicia Petruziello, CSJ ’56, co-founder of the River’s Edge Women’s Outreach Center.

A highlight of the day was most certainly the Honorable Brown’s speech, starting with an introduction by Caroline Speice ’13, student council president. “It’s uncertain now, but know that the future tends to take care of itself, as long as you prepare yourself and choose a career in which you can be passionate,” shared the Honorable Brown, who credits her mother and her high school

The Honorable Yvette McGee Brown

Dr. Jean Reinhold P ’10, ’12, ’15, a physician with the Cleveland Clinic, talks to students.

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Possibilities teachers with pushing her to reach her full potential by overcoming poverty and becoming the first in her family to graduate from college.

“The Women’s Leadership Symposium allows the young women of Saint Joseph Academy to expand their horizons, their hopes, even their dreams of what they may accomplish in life,” shared Mrs. Corrigan-Davis. “It is our fervent desire that each student realizes that she can accomplish whatever she sets her sights on in life, whether that be a career in the sciences, the arts or in the corporate world. Everything is possible.”

Therese Dever Griebel ’84, Avionics and Electrical Systems Division Chief at NASA Glenn Research Center, in a Career Breakout session.

The Honorable Yvette McGee Brown with student Annelisse Muniz ’16.

Building Futures Breakfast

Celebrates Mission to Raise New Generation of Leaders More than 200 corporate and philanthropic leaders gathered at the Union Club in downtown Cleveland on a cold December morning to learn about Saint Joseph Academy’s goal of inspiring and nurturing a new generation of women leaders.

Seated at each table was a current Saint Joseph Academy student, sharing Liyanna Chandlerher story with Nieves ’14 participants in this inaugural event and bringing to the forefront the multifaceted talents, dreams and goals of the young women of Saint Joseph Academy.

“Saint Joseph Academy is more than just a school. It’s my second home, thanks to the support of SJA’s loving and diverse community of faculty, staff and alumnae,” shared student Liyanna Chandler-Nieves ’14 with attendees. “The excellent academics are giving me a foundation of knowledge so I know I will be a leader as I progress to adulthood. Just as importantly, however, SJA has shown me how to live a compassionate life, dedicated to helping others. For that, I will always be grateful.”

In addition to netting more than $30,000 for the Expanding Minds – Building Futures – Raising Leaders Capital Campaign, the Building Futures Breakfast provided a starting point for Cleveland’s women leaders to learn how they could personally get involved with our students at other Saint Joseph Academy events, such as the annual Women’s Leadership Symposium and the Junior Professional Shadow Experience.

Co-chairs of this inaugural event were Rebecca Dessoffy Bennett ’91, a partner in the Cleveland law firm of Frantz Ward, LLP and chair of the Saint Joseph Academy Board of Directors; Robin J. Davenport, Vice President of Business Planning and Development for Parker Hannifin Corporation and a member of SJA’s Board of Directors; and Angela Mago, Executive Vice President, Real Estate Capital Markets Team, Key Bank and parent of Emily ’15.

All the women shared why they cherish their

association with Saint Joseph Academy and how they believe continued support of the school is a vital way to enrich the growth of “all kinds of girls.”

“Saint Joseph Academy has opened its arms to my daughter Emily. It has truly been a life-changing experience, as Emily has learned that she can be who she is without judgment – indeed, with acceptance and encouragement,” shared Mrs. Mago.

Mrs. Bennett provided a stirring reflection at the event, providing audience members with a glimpse into what she called her extreme fortune to have attended the Academy. “Every time I hear the Miranda Lambert song, ’The House that Built Me’ I cry,” she shared. “I think of two places, the first of which is the split level in North Olmsted in which I was raised by two parents who scraped and sacrificed to send me and my sister to Saint Joseph Academy.

The second is the almost 100-year-old building on Rocky River Drive. St. Joe’s is the house that built me and thousands of others. It is the house that is building future leaders right now.”

At the end of the breakfast, President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 reflected on the outpouring of support for the school that has had a transformational impact on so many young women in the past.

“We hope this Building Futures Breakfast is just the start of an interaction between Saint Joseph Academy and the women leaders of Northeast Ohio,” she stated. “These women are shining examples of the many opportunities out there for our young women to lead successful, compassionate lives in an increasingly complex and global world.”

L-R: Angela Mago, P’15, Mary Ann CorriganDavis ’71, Robin Davenport, Rebecca Dessoffy Bennett ’91.

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Junior Professional Shadowing Enables Students to Experience Potential Careers in Real-World Settings

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very spring, juniors experience “real-world careers” – at least for three days. The mandatory Junior Professional Shadowing Program, organized

by College Counselors Ms. Susan Jensen and Ms. Maria Mueller, involves juniors spending time with a sponsor in a potential career of their choice. This year, 147 juniors shadowed in such diverse professions as surgeons, pharmacists, architects, pilots, a U.S. Congresswoman, engineers, teachers, nurses, lawyers and even a Sister from the Congregation of St. Joseph who is the international Non-Governmental Organization representative for the CSJs at the United Nations.

As part of the program, students keep journals detailing their experiences,

responsibilities and views of the professions observed. Juniors are responsible for making all arrangements related to their shadowing, and are encouraged to reach outside their comfort zones to seek out meaningful forays in potential career choices.

Emily Pellegrino has always had an interest in world affairs and fighting for the empowerment of those without voices.

She is an active member of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s Youth 360 program, and SJA’s S.A.V.E (Sexual Assault and Violence Education) club. She reached out to Sister Griselda Martinez Morales, CSJ, who represents the nearly 14,000 CSJs around the globe on the United Nation’s Economic and Social Council in New York.

Sister Griselda welcomed the idea of Emily

Shannon Stauffer studying paperwork at a Walgreen’s Pharmacy

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traveling to New York City and experiencing the excitement and purpose of the United Nations. Sister Griselda, a member of the Mexico Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon, was selected last year by the Global Coordinating Committee of the Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph as the UN Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) representative of the Congregations of St. Joseph. The CSJ NGO is comprised of all the 10,000-plus Sisters of St. Joseph and Associates throughout the world.

“I was able to sit in on a conference on the status of women in the world,” shared Emily, who still could barely contain her excitement over the experience weeks after returning to Cleveland. “The meeting focused on violence against women, but not just sexual violence. Participants also discussed social, physical and cultural violence. I heard delegates from Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Germany, the Philippines and Bangladesh. It was really interesting to hear

Rebecca Sedlak standing near the KeyCorp airplane

Program about what the countries are doing to end all kinds of violence against women.”

The Junior Shadowing experience, she said, opened her eyes to the continuing global struggle of women for equality and victory over sexual assault and violence. It has solidified her resolve to study diplomacy, and perhaps work for the Peace Corps or Doctors Without Borders.

Emily Pellegrino standing in front of the United Nations

also did an evacuation training drill,” she shared.

“Shadowing just strengthened my desire to be a pilot,” she said.

“When I first entered the hangar for shadowing, I was speechless. It was just so exciting.”

Ciara McGlynn has always had a curiosity about how government Ciara McGlynn with U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Allison Jarus ’05 works at the federal level and an interest in perhaps pursuing a career in law, history or Rebecca Sedlak has wanted to be a pilot since she was in grade school. “When I language. Those interests led her to arrange a shadowing experience with Allison Jarus was little, my Dad took me to the National ’05, an aide to U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur. “I Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton. spent three packed days experiencing the life The first time I saw an airplane up close, I knew I wanted to be a pilot!” Rebecca spent on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. I was able to spend time with Congresswoman an exciting three days shadowing Catrina Kaptur, who represents Ohio’s 9th District, Capistrant, a corporate pilot for KeyCorp the very district that now includes Cleveland whom Rebecca met in September at a “Women in Aviation” symposium. “I expect and SJA! Not only is Congresswoman Kaptur familiar with the Academy, she also has longto get my pilot’s license my senior year,” shared Rebecca. “I’m interested in becoming lasting relationships with some of our CSJ sisters!” either a commercial or a corporate pilot.”

In addition, Ciara toured the Capitol, Rebecca was able to sit in the cockpit attended both a subcommittee and a full on a corporate flight with Ms. Capistrant. committee Congressional hearing, and sat “I sat in the third seat, which is called the in on a House of Representatives debate jump seat.” Rebecca also worked alongside a and voting session on the U.S. budget dispatcher, a mechanic, and a meteorologist plan. “After one of the normal work days, monitoring flight weather conditions. “We

I went with Ms. Jarus to a presentation

by Congresswoman Kaptur at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.” “This Junior Shadowing opportunity introduced me to the ever-busy days in Congress and gave me a more in-depth understanding of what really goes on in our nation’s capital. I really enjoyed my experience and hope that I can be back on the Hill sometime soon!”

For quite some time, Shannon Stauffer has been “extremely interested” in studying pharmacy. This made her selection of a shadowing experience simple. “I was able to assist and observe the pharmacists in a local Walgreen’s Pharmacy,” she shared. “It was a very interesting and valuable experience!”

“I learned the different services the pharmacy performed, including filling prescriptions, administering vaccinations, counseling on proper health and lifestyle, and talking to customers about different drugs. During my shadowing, I observed all those tasks.”

Her experience solidified Shannon’s desire to study pharmacy in college. “My favorite part of shadowing was helping fill prescriptions. That was an extremely fast-paced job that required intense concentration. It is the main purpose, in my mind, of becoming a pharmacist. I’m am so fortunate that this program enabled me to truly discover if this is a viable career. I think it is!”

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Marking 10 Years of

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o even a casual observer of teenagers, the summer between sophomore and junior year of high school is a time marked by dramatic growth, both physically and emotionally. As students progress into their third year of high school, they’ve made the transition from childhood

junior year, students have the ability to take their Kairos experience and weave it into the entirety of the senior year, college, careers and family life.”

“Kairos helps students hear God’s voice,” added CORE ministry teacher and cocoordinator Ms. Alison Barberic ’01. “The days at Kairos are a complete retreat from their life. It is God’s time and an opportunity to be introspective with their faith life.”

The Kairos retreat program is based on the “Christian Awakening” program, which was developed in 1965 by the Diocese of Brooklyn. A team of priests and lay people of the Brooklyn, N.Y. Diocese adapted an adult retreat format to make it meaningful for older teenagers. Within three years, it was adopted in 12 states and A recent Kairos retreat involved, l-r, back row: Alaina Dunlay ’14, the District of Columbia. In Maddie Miller ’14, Karianne Stanton ’14, Sarah McMahon ’14, math teacher Mrs. Jill Satanek Garlock ’92. Front row: Lindsey December, 1975, a Chicago priest further developed the Keefe ’14, senior team leader Hannah Bauer ’13, Alyssa Bey ’14 program and made a retreat that into budding adulthood. That is why this was first called “Chiros.” In March 1979, time is so opportune for one of the most it was properly spelled Kairos. By 1995 the moving and potentially life-altering faith program had spread to 20 Jesuit high schools experiences at Saint Joseph Academy: the throughout the U.S. Within seven years, it Kairos retreat. This past December marked reached the doors of SJA. the 10-year anniversary of students, faculty The retreat is usually led by the peers of and staff participating in Kairos retreats, the participants. For the high school retreats, which were started by members from the including at Saint Joseph Academy, the Class of 2003 for the Class of 2004. retreat team is composed of seniors who have “In every sense, our students are ready already made the retreat and a few faculty. for a more adult approach to their faith and “The difference between Kairos and other to examine their relationships to God, their retreats is that it focuses mostly on helping families and the Church,” shared CORE one find his or her own personal relationship Ministry chair and Kairos coordinator Mrs. with God during a few days of discerning Grace Gutoskey Ogonek ’80. “In their and discovery. Through the course of the

R etreats retreat, a building of a strong community takes place, through the conditioning of the Processors’ opinion, of openness, reflection and trust,” added Mrs. Ogonek. “In the past 10 years, hundreds of students and adults have nurtured their faith through the Kairos experience, which encourages living the Christian message in the world today.”

One of the most moving aspects of Kairos retreats involves parents and other loved ones writing letters to the students expressing their devotion, hopes, dreams and inner feelings. The retreatants are able to read these letters privately. “The support letters take relationships to the next level of intimate fullness,” shared Mrs. Ogonek.

“Kairos retreats provide students with the tools they need to develop and strengthen an ongoing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. They come to know the love God has for them through prayer and reflection, and through the love and support they experience from their classmates and the adults of the SJA community. Strengthened by this love, they are called to go out into their communities and share Christ’s message with others,” added Ms. Barberic.

“Junior year has been particularly hard for me, and I thought I lost my relationship with God. However, I learned on Kairos that God is closer to me than ever through the unconditional love and support of my friends and family,” shared Melissa Johnson ’14.

“In helping the retreatants to discover their relationship with God, my relationship with God was strengthened too,” shared Katie Kostell ’13, senior student leader.

“Students always say the experience is a turning point in their lives,” shared Mrs. Ogonek. “Kairos retreats are transformational.”

Students Enthusiastically Embrace Paws 4 a Cause Living up to the spirit of the Christmas season, students this year organized Paws 4 a Cause - four weeks of giving in which each class sponsored a special service-oriented project. Seniors spearheaded a week of collecting items for Transitional Housing, juniors asked students to donate toys for Catholic Charities, and sophomores and freshmen collected boxes filled with peanut butter and socks for a Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph-sponsored drive to benefit the West Side Catholic Center. It was truly a season of giving! Pictured are juniors Alesha Vovk, Nicole McManamon, Bethany Weisenseel and Sarah McMahon with toys collected for Catholic Charities.

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Students Donate Books to “Reach Out and Read” Program Students from the Key and Calliope Clubs traveled to MetroHealth Women & Children’s Hospital in February to deliver more than 200 children’s books for “Reach Out and Read,” a program promoting childhood literacy started by MetroHealth pediatrician Dr. Robert Needlman. The program puts books in pediatricians’ offices so children in the waiting rooms will read rather than play handheld video games

or watch TV. In Dr. Needlman’s office, volunteers read to children to engage them in the books and hopefully foster a lifelong love of reading.

“I loved this project,” shared Grayson Szczepaniak ’13, who donated about 100 of her childhood books. “It was fun going through all my old books, but it was even more rewarding knowing that they will be enjoyed by others.

L-R: Grayson Szczepaniak ’13, Emmy Ernst ’14 (daughter of Donna Corrigan Ernst ’80), Dr. Robert Needlman, Nurse Patricia Dickson N’69, Nichole Miller ’13 and Julia Heidler ’15.

Students Journey to Washington, D.C. for “March for Life” Rally Thirty-one students and two chaperones braved a long bus ride and a bitter cold day in late January to join an estimated half-million other marchers participating in the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. The rally continues a 40-year tradition of protest against the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade legalizing abortion.

The SJA group was part of 150 Northeast Ohio students. “To see so many gathered to worship at the Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception showed how our young people are dedicated to following Jesus Christ,” shared chaperone and CORE Ministry theology teacher Mr. Dan Guion. College Counselor Ms. Maria Mueller also accompanied the group.

Students Participate in Unity Club “Lock In” To Get Perspective on World Issues, Diversity Nearly 40 students participated in the second annual “Lock In” sponsored by the Unity Club.

The “Lock In” provides students an opportunity to have honest conversations about issues surrounding diversity in race, religion, sexual orientation and both physical and emotional challenges. Students started at 7 p.m. and “worked” most of the night. They went home about 8 a.m. Saturday. Pictured are, l-r, Ana Rodriguez ’16, Hannah Hill ’16, Taylor Funari ’16, Kendra Golak ’16 and, front, Kelsey Iverson, ’16.

Prayer & Presence Luncheon Brings Together Students, Sisters from the Congregation of St. Joseph Sisters from the Congregation of St. Joseph joined students and adults at this year’s Christmas Prayer & Presence luncheon, held in the Nazareth Library. The Prayer & Presence program pairs each grade at the Academy with two CSJ Sisters who pray for them and share the spirit of charism throughout the year. “I love sitting down and having lunch with the Sisters,” shared Ciara McGlynn ’14. “It is always such a treat and an honor.” Pictured: Back row, L-R: Gabriella Koussa ’14, Julianna Minich ’14, Caroline Mills ’14, Ciara McGlynn, ’14 Madeline Zimmerman ’14. Front row, L-R: Virginia Coldren CSJ ’45, Sister Joan Lang CSJ and intervention specialist Mrs. Lisa Gregorski.

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Best-selling Authors Interact with Students, Share Their Stories

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uthors Dr. Thrity Umrigar and Immaculée Ilibagiza come from different worlds – literally – but both had moving stories to share during visits to Saint Joseph Academy about life, the pursuit of knowledge, and overcoming adversity to achieve dreams.

In November, students heard from author Ms. Ilibagiza, who inspired them with her tale of faith and forgiveness. In a matter of just a few days in April 1994, she recounted to a full assembly of students, she went from a carefree college student with a loving family and nice home in Rwanda, to huddling with seven other women in a tiny bathroom, fearing she would be murdered any minute. She spent 31 days in that bathroom as machete-wielding Hutus murdered her mother and father, grandmother, grandfather, two of her three brothers, aunts and uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors - all members of the Tutsi tribe.

Ms. Ilibagiza is the author of “Left to Tell,” the wrenching tale of her faith journey during and after the Rwandan conflict that left an estimated 800,000 people in the East African state dead. The book, required reading last summer for the juniors and seniors, is a tale of faith and trust in God. Ms. Ilibagiza spoke to all students in a special assembly, amazing students with her love of God and belief that Mary, Mother of God is always with her, was palpable and awe-inspiring to all listening to her words.

“If there was a genocide in Rwanda, it was because we failed to love one another,” shared Ms. Ilibagiza, who clutched a wooden rosary the whole time while speaking. “No matter what happens or what hurts you, there is always hope. There is never a reason for hatred. I learned what it meant to put myself totally into God’s and my Mother Mary’s hands. I learned what it meant when Jesus said, ’They know not Author Immaculée Ilibagiza with Libby Colburn ’14

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what they do.’ The lesson of surrendering to God is to acknowledge forgiveness.”

“I was in awe meeting Ms. Ilibagazi.

She is brave, motivational and a true inspiration,” shared Libby Colburn ’14, who was brought to tears when meeting the author shortly before introducing her to the assembly.

Even as a child in Bombay, best-selling novelist and college professor Dr. Umrigar said she was consumed with the desire to write and become a published author. When she moved to the United States at age 21, she enrolled at The Ohio State University, graduating with a degree in journalism. It was the starting point of writing a half a dozen novels, several of which have landed on the New York Times Best Seller list and been named “Oprah” magazine picks.

Beginning writers usually find inspiration from people and places they know, but good writers are able to transcend the familiar and explore their imaginations, Dr. Umrigar shared with students from Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition classes. Her

novel “The Space Between Us” was required reading for those students.

The most recent lecture was the third time Dr. Umrigar has visited the Academy, sharing with students the process of writing and how, for her, the art of authorship is really a quest for answers. She makes Saint Joseph Academy a frequent stop on her schedule because of the students’ animated response to her books, as well as their questions about Dr. Umrigar’s approach to her craft.

“Exploring new worlds through writing helps you find answers to basic questions in life,” Dr. Umrigar explained. “Write about what you don’t know. Expand your horizons and challenge yourself to enter different worlds.”

When she isn’t working on novels or lecturing, Dr. Umrigar teaches writing at Case Western Reserve University.

L-R: Emily Caja ’13, Mikayla Liston ’13, Kerry Colatruglio ’13, Julie Colaianni ’13 with author Dr. Thrity Umrigar

Sports WINTER

Basketball The 2012-13 Basketball team has made its mark as the “greatest team” in the history of the basketball program. With Coach Maggie Ferrando favoring an aggressive defense and attacking the basket at the offensive end of the court, the Jaguars truly made the 201213 season one for the record books!

The team finished with an outstanding season record of 22-3 and ranked in the area’s Top 10 list every week of the season. Injuries and a heartbreaking loss to North Royalton 4133 denied the squad Senior Katie Battaglia a spot in the district championship game. When all was said and done, the team was ranked No. 5 by The Plain Dealer, and at times as high as No. 6 in the state of Ohio. Of note, the team had only 1 player average 10 points per game.

This is highly unusual for a state-ranked team and is a testament to their teamwork.

Multiple honors were bestowed on

the team and individual players due to the outstanding season. Highlights include Katie Battaglia ’13, who unfortunately suffered a broken wrist during post-season play, being named All Ohio Honorable Mention for Division I girls basketball! She was also named Associated Press Second Team All District!

Also, seniors Sarah Schwind, Ann Conroy and Daija Jones were named Honorable Mention All-Distict. Daija also was named the “McDonald’s Athlete of the Week” in February by Channel 5 TV. The seven seniors will be missed: Gab Avellone, Katie Battaglia (captain), Ann Conroy (captain), Paige Heneghan, Daija

Jones (captain), Layla Leon and Sarah Schwind (captain). The four senior captains provided tremendous leadership for this team to succeed.

A further acknowledgement of our players’ talent is evidenced by junior Greta Burry’s oral commitment to attend the University of Akron on a basketball scholarship. The 6-foot junior also entertained offers from Bowling Green University and Kent State University. Greta plans on majoring in pre-med in college.

Congratulations to all on a great season!

JV: 12-9 Freshmen: 19-2

Basketball Coach Honored as Coach of the Year Coach Maggie Ferrando, Jaguars head basketball coach since 2010, topped off a season for the SJA record books by being named Coach of the Year by the Greater Cleveland Basketball Coaches Association!

Coach Ferrando, who played from 2003-2005 on the Notre Dame College NAIA Division II team, is known for encouraging a winning attitude among all her players.

Congratulations, Coach Ferrando!

Swimming & Diving

Keira Grady ’15

The 23-member Jaguars Swimming & Diving Team had a good season. Although finishing with a 3-7 record in dual meets, the swimmers won the Perry High School Invitational, battling back from 6 point-deficit against 15 other schools. The Jaguars went into Division 1 Northeast Ohio Sectionals with a strong slate of athletes. Strong swimmers included Sammy Jammal ’16, Elise DeGidio ’15, Gabriella Koussa ’14 and Nichole Miller ’13.

The Jaguars sent a school record number of five swimmers to the Ohio High School Athletic Association District Meet: Sarah Sofish ’14, Maddie Zimmerman ’14, Kiera Grady ’15, Katrin Blayney ’15 and Gabriella Koussa ’14. Seniors Nichole Miller and Heather Macalla were honored for earning four Varsity letters.

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AlumnaeSpotlight: Leading the Eileen Birt Patton ’72 It’s not every night a family sits down to dinner to discuss the idea of Mom running for mayor.

Eileen Patton’s third term as councilwoman for Fairview Park was coming to a close in 1999, and she had to make a decision about whether to run again.

She felt the city needed a new direction with a primary goal of economic redevelopment.

So that pivotal night, she presented the idea of a mayoral run to her family. It was apparently well-received, because this past January she began her 14th year as Fairview Park mayor and safety director.

In that time, the city of Fairview Park has been transformed. Under Patton’s leadership, the city has eliminated five blighted motels on Lorain Road and replaced them with tax revenue-producing office complexes; improved the parks and recreation program by creating the Gemini Recreation Center; shepherded the revival of Westgate from a

poor-revenue-producing, aging mall to a thriving shopping destination; worked on development in the Brookpark Road area; and made $8 million in improvements to the city’s infrastructure of sewers.

Moving ahead for the city of nearly 17,000 residents, Patton said her primary focus would continue to be on big projects, such as the redevelopment of the two buildings on the NASA property and the assisted living facility slated to be built across the street from City Hall, which would in turn serve as catalysts for growth throughout the city. In addition, she said she plans to implement a task force representing a cross-section of the community to assist in developing an updated Master Plan for the city.

“I have a dedicated team who helped set the tone of the administration, and we forged ahead with redevelopment projects that have changed the look of our city forever,” she says proudly.

According to Eileen, her family has always been her inspiration to continue her public service. When she first took office, her

children were in grade school, high school and college. Her time at home became very limited. “Having a family that understood my desire to do the best I could in my new role helped tremendously,” she says.

She has been married to husband Jim for 36 years. They have four children – Jim, Meghan, Owen, and Lauren – and a grandson, Will.

Eileen belongs to a number of local organizations dedicated to community volunteering, including the Fairview Park Garden Club. Its mission is to help beautify the city’s parks and gardens. “Having pride in your community is important, and this group assists with that,” she says.

She maintains several professional affiliations as well, including serving on the board of trustees for Fairview Hospital and on the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission.

In addition to her family’s influence, Eileen’s career has been guided by life lessons learned in high school. “The academic atmosphere at Saint Joseph Academy challenged us and allowed us to be who we were, to speak up and share ideas

Eileen Sweeney Bulan ’62 While enjoying the view one day at the beach, Eileen Bulan ended up glimpsing the future.

“I was sitting on our Main Street beach and realized how valuable the view and the lakefront property were,” she recalls. “We need to maintain as much of it as we can for future generations.”

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as its grant writer.

Vermilion has been very successful in obtaining Clean Ohio grants and downtown revitalization grants from the state. The city also works closely with Main Street Vermilion, a nonprofit organization which raises funds to revitalize the downtown area.

Eileen was one of its founders and spends much of her free time volunteering there.

Eileen’s path into politics began when she was appointed to Clerk of Council for Vermilion. She was Director of Public Service for 10 years and then ran for mayor in 2009. “Working in these different capacities helped me understand the roles that citizens play in government,” she says.

“My strongest attributes are that I’m a

consensus builder and can get along with people.”

She credits her years at Saint Joseph Academy with preparing her well for the future. When asked to describe her high school experience in three words, she chooses education, goals and vision. “I believe I received the best education at SJA,” she elaborates. “I also think it’s imperative to have attainable goals and to always see the big picture, never give up, and work to make things happen.”

Her pursuit of a college degree was an excellent example of her alma mater’s influence. She went off and on to college and graduated in 1996 from David Myers College of Cleveland with a bachelor’s

Way in City Government and thoughts, and to stand up for what we believed in,” she explains.

Her alma mater also provided Eileen with lifelong friendships. “This past summer the Class of 1972 celebrated its 40th reunion, and nine of us met for a weekend away – Mary Jo Ackerman Simmerly, Patty Petonic Stroh, Maureen Moran, Kathy Haney McGuirk, Mary Jane Torrence Dike, Jackie Toth Ziemski, Sharon Ward Rieman, and Eileen McCrone Driscoll.”

Family alumnae connections are also plentiful. Graduates include her sisters Mary Birt Doubrava ’71 and Pat Birt MacBride ’78, and niece Kelly Shea ’09.

“I love maintaining a connection to SJA,” Eileen says. “I have attended a number of Women’s Leadership Symposiums, where I encourage the students to get involved in running for public office and to volunteer in neighborhood and/or community programs.”

This is great advice from a woman who lives it every day.

degree in business management. “It took me a long time to obtain a degree, but it was something I always wanted,” she says.

Married to Richard Bulan for 47 years, Eileen lives along the Vermilion River and owns Bulan’s Boatyard. The couple has two grown children and four grandchildren.

“My children, Rich and Christy, strongly impacted my career,” she says. “They encouraged me to go back to school to get a degree and also to run for mayor.”

She recently attended her 50th class reunion, and her classmates were pleased to learn she was mayor of her city. “It wasn’t something I had planned on doing, but I’m glad that I did,” she says.

Gayle Schreiber Smolinski N ’70 Gayle Smolinski traces her roots of public service and volunteerism back to high school.

“At Nazareth Academy, I came away with a feeling of responsibility to someone greater than myself,” she says. “I gained a strong desire to contribute to society and make the world a better place than I found it.”

Her foray into political office wasn’t a conscious direction so much as a twist of fate. She graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1974 with a degree in journalism and became a reporter in Roselle, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. While covering the workings of the village board, she grew fascinated with the complex and important matters the part-time trustees handled.

“I was asked to fill the vacancy of a trustee departing mid-term,” says Gayle.

“Seven years later, I knew I wanted to lead my village into the 21st century.”

In 1993 she won the mayoral race and has remained in office for the last two decades. She is running for a sixth term this year.

In her role as mayor of a city with a population of nearly 23,000, Smolinski manages a $32 million service operation that oversees the health, welfare and safety of the village population. She and the six-member board set policy, pass laws, craft the budget, and make decisions on development. Gayle also serves as the figurehead of the village, representing Roselle on a local, regional, state and federal level.

She considers certain qualities integral to her success. “I am fair and balanced in my approach to problems and can see the bigger picture of what we are trying to accomplish,” she explains. “I have the patience and empathy needed to bring the ideas of six trustees together and keep us moving in a positive direction. My writing background helps in communicating to residents and businesses.”

She sits on the executive boards of the DuPage Mayor and Managers Conference and the Metropolitan Mayors Conference among other professional affiliations. Both groups are non-partisan and focus on people problems.

Gayle considers public service inherent to who she is. Her father emphasized the importance of giving back for all one’s blessings. She served as a candy striper in high school, joined a service sorority in college, became an adult Girl Scout leader, and joined the Friends of the Roselle Library when she first moved to Illinois.

These days she volunteers with the American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary in her community. “My husband is retired military, and my father served during the Korean War,” she explains. “I want our current veterans to get the respect and appreciation they deserve.”

She credits Nazareth Academy and the Sisters of St. Joseph with creating an atmosphere of empowerment. “I never doubted I could do anything I wanted. I can hold my own, even when I’m in a room with all male mayors or businessmen,” she says.

Gayle has been married to husband Don for 39 years. They have three grown daughters and three grandchildren.

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“Celebrate the Academy” An Evening of Fun, Friendship – All for the Young Women of Saint Joseph Academy

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Medaille Shield Honoree Lorie Howley.

ver one million dollars! That is what “Celebrate the Academy” has netted in the last five years for student scholarship and academic initiatives! This astounding total was reached this year as the tradition of generosity continued with some 425 friends, family and alumnae gathering at LaCentre in Westlake on Saturday, February 23. This year, a “Celebrate the Academy” fundraising record was set as the annual gala netted more than $225,000. The theme of this year’s event was “Sowing the Seeds of Faith & Wisdom.”

Saint Joseph Academy friend and benefactor Mrs. Lorie Howley received the Medaille Shield Award, the highest honor given to non-alumnae friends of the school. Mrs. Howley exemplifies a giving spirit dedicated to helping others achieve a quality, faith-based education. Saint Joseph Academy has been fortunate to have benefitted from Lorie’s generosity through such initiatives as the Howley Scholars program, in which dozens of young women have been helped to attain their academic dreams. In addition to sponsoring academic experiences, in 2012, the Howley Family Foundation gifted $1 million to the school’s capital campaign

Co-Chairs Donald and Mary Smetana Kolick ’83.

Board member Nick Gonnella and his wife, Kathy.

Ambassadors, l-r, Emma Wolpert ’13, Julie Minich ’14 Roseann Fragapane Vandevender ’84, Joan Rosenthal and Celine Chieu ’13.

Ready to hand out beads for “Heads or Tails”: l-r, Mary Therese Boepple ’16, Rebecca Urry ’15, Kathleen Loftus ’16, Kerry Jamieson ’15.

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Expanding Minds ~ Building Futures ~ Raising Leaders to create The Scholars’ Porch and The Howley Terrace. Mrs. Howley also has served on the school’s Board of Directors since 2009.

“I am very grateful to be a part of the Saint Joseph Academy experience. I am most proud of the fact that the students we have helped have learned to value their education, and in turn, they will help their children and others around them get a good education, too,” shared Mrs. Howley.

Special thanks go out to “Celebrate the Academy” event chairs Donald and Mary Smetana Kolick ’83, parents of Sarah Kolick ’15.

“We are honored for the support shown to our students at this year’s ‘Celebrate the Academy.’ It was a wonderful evening of camaraderie, friendship and generosity,” shared President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71. “We are truly thankful to all our friends and alumnae for supporting the young women of Saint Joseph Academy.”

Walk of the Roses

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Make a lasting memory for a special senior by supporting our ceremonial Walk of the Roses.

For the graduation ceremony, each senior carries a beautiful bouquet of red roses from Saint Joseph Academy down Rocky River Drive to Our Lady of Angels Church. This honored tradition remains a treasured symbol for the past, present and future generations of SJA. We hope you will consider joining the many family, friends, alumnae and West Park neighbors who line the street to cheer on

the proud class of 2013 on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Your gift of $50 will allow you to dedicate a message to a specific senior, or simply provide a note of best wishes and encouragement to a 2013 graduate.

To support the Walk of the Roses, you can donate online by visiting the SJA website at www.sja1890.org/donations or mail your gift to the Development Department at 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111, with the notation “Roses.”

Honor Your Mother with a Gift of an Endowed Scholarship Having trouble finding the perfect present this Mother’s Day? You might want to consider the gift of a named endowed scholarship.

A named endowed scholarship would be a gift of love with significantly more meaning than a bouquet of flowers or a nightgown. “I wish I had done it sooner, while my mother was still living,” shared Alumnae Director Mary Ann Fischer ’66, who started the Geraldine Fischer Memorial Endowed Scholarship in 2001. “It’s a three-way win, win, win situation. The mother will be honored; her family will feel as if they’ve given a special gift that keeps on giving; and, of course, a student will benefit with a scholarship.”

Scholarships can be created through gifts over time. Once they reach $10,000, the scholarships are paid out in the amount of $500. The feature that most distinguishes named endowed scholarships from other types of donations is that the principle in the endowed scholarship gift is preserved so that the gift can last indefinitely. It never goes out of style and always fits!

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For more information on creating an endowed scholarship like she did, please contact Mary Ann Fischer, Alumnae Director, at maf@sja1890.org, or call 216.619.1653.

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Vital Goals Remain for Saint Joseph Academy Capital Campaign The year 2012 was memorable indeed for Saint Joseph Academy. Last year, Sisters from the Congregation of St. Joseph, alumnae and friends celebrated the completion of a new expansive dining hall and outdoor learning spaces with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Construction for this first phase of the Academy’s $7.8 million Capital Campaign Expanding Minds ~ Building Futures ~ Raising Leaders, had begun only six months earlier. The renovation doubled the cafeteria space in the 1928 school building and created a multimedia environment, as well as The Scholars’ Porch, Howley Terrace and rain garden.

We are anticipating that 2013 will be equally notable – with a little help from our friends. We need to continue the momentum and raise the balance of funds needed to replace and upgrade the original 85-year-old electric and heating infrastructures, add telephones in every classroom and enhance our public address system for safety purposes. In addition, we need to install an addressable fire-alarm system throughout the entire building and upgrade our capacity for technology. All these changes will make the building a comfortable, safe, secure and stimulating

environment for all who enter the Academy.

An additional $1.6 million is needed to reach this goal. We were humbled and honored by The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust offering a dollar-to-dollar match for all new gifts and pledges that we receive – up to $50,000. This will literally double the impact of your gift, and accelerate our ability to provide these upgrades this summer!

These needed improvements aren’t flashy, but they are expensive given the size and age of the building. This vital investment will pay dividends for decades to come, fortifying the school’s longterm financial strength with important

operational efficiencies and ensuring that we remain competitive with our secular peers.

With your help, Saint Joseph Academy will continue to have a transformational impact on our students and our community well into the 21st century … and beyond.

Table of Needs Replace Heating System Upgrade Electrical Service & Wiring Technology Upgrades & Connectivity Interior Demolition & Construction Security Phone Systems & Upgraded PA Fire Protection Total

$641,000 570,200 210,500 107,900 90,000 36,800 $1,656,400

To learn more about the many ways you can help us achieve our goal, please contact Constance Sipple, CFRE, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 216.671.0166 or csipple@sja1890.org.

Annual Fund Enables Students to Experience a Saint Joseph Academy Education Terri Echols, a Saint Joseph Academy senior, is a shining example of how SJA opens doors and leads young women to successful, compassionate adulthoods.

“The students, administration, faculty and staff welcomed me into the loving and diverse SJA community. SJA isn’t just a school. It’s my second home. My foundation has been strengthened, and the friendships I’ve developed and sisterhood bonds I’ve built are everlasting,” shares Terri.

Terri is taking full advantage of SJA’s many opportunities. In addition to strong academics, she plays on the school’s state-ranked rugby team, is a founder of the thriving Cooking Club, a student ambassador

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representing the school at such events as “Celebrate the Academy” and is a Howley Scholar.

“Saint Joseph Academy gives all of us the ability, will and ambition to transform our dreams into reality,” she shares. “Whatever road we travel in life, we will forever be a ’Joe’s girl.’ That makes me both proud and strong.”

Terri is just one of more than 400 current students who receive some sort of tuition assistance … and she counts on friends like you. Help us to continue our mission to help students dreams. Please use the enclosed envelope to make your gift to the Saint Joseph Academy Annual Fund today.

Congratulations to Jubilarians!

"Royalty" at St. Patrick's Day Parade Megan Stefancin ’09 was named 2013 Queen of Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade by the West Side Irish American Club. Her proud mother Ann Fox Stefancin ’80 and sisters Erin ’14 and Sara ’11 were on hand to for the honor, with Erin and Sara participating in the “court” of the queen. Megan is following a family tradition with this honor.

Ann was queen in 1982 and aunts Eileen Fox ’83 and Patricia Fox Gompf ’93 were queens in 1994 and 2002, respectively. Also honored at the parade was Margaret Graven Flynn ’69, who was named Woman of the Year by the West Side Irish American Club! Pictured: Megan and Margaret.

80 years Sister Angela Kelly, CSJ ’32 60 years Sister Wilma Apack, CSJ (Formerly Sister Ann Joseph) Sister Delphine Kennedy, CSJ (Formerly Sister Mary Pauline) Sister Kathleen Kilbane, CSJ ’52 (Formerly Sister Ann Michael) Sister Rita Mackert, CSJ ’52 (Formerly Sister John Bosco) Sister Ann Kelly, OSU ’49 25 years Sister Christine Schenk, CSJ

Florida, Arizona Visits Reunite Friends of SJA In March, President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 and Constance Sipple, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, met with alumnae and friends during visits to Naples and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Gatherings in the three cities allowed attendees to catch up on news from Saint Joseph Academy, renew old friendships and deepen their engagement with SJA. Attendees included: In Fort Lauderdale, l-r, Host Kay Lockwood Allen ’51, Joan Marquard Bennett ’46 and Peggy Heverin Faul ’51; in Naples, l-r, Carmie Rego Barrett ’57, Shirley Kerrigan Libbey ’59 and Judy Lyall Foley-Gawronski ’59; in Scottsdale, l-r, back row, Eileen McMahon ’74, Angela Sweeney Miller ’90, Host Catherine Bontempo Roberts ’63, Pat Fillo Sands ’62, Mary Kay McCrone Barner ’65; bottom row, Nancy Howard Kolecki ’65, Robyn Robey Gomillion ’80, President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71, Ann Schneider Campbell ’57.

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Clockwise from front: Sisters Wilma Apack, Rita Mackert, Delphine Kennedy, Kathleen Kilbane and Christine Schenk.

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Sister Angela Kelly

Sister Ann Kelly

Simple Ways to Help SJA

by Shopping at Target, Giant Eagle and Heinen’s!

By following a few simple steps, a percentage of your sales from regular shopping at Target, Giant Eagle and Heinen’s will be donated to SJA at no cost to you! The process will not add any extra cost to your shopping bill, so it is a simple, easy way to help out. For more information on how to participate, please visit www.sja1890.org/shop.

Have fun shopping!

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

Virginia Wiedt Soden ’38 on the death of her brother, Paul Wiedt.

Joan Custis Herchl ’50 on the death of her husband, John Herchl.

Judy Kazol Somoles N’63 on the death of her son, Sean Somoles.

Margaret Weyand Becks ’41 on the death of her husband and Donna Becks Wagner ’79 on the death of her father, Wilfred Becks.

Carolyn Foos Kotasek ’51 and Connie Foos Kessel ’53 on the death of their brother, James Foos, Sr.

Judith Wirtz Kraft ’64 and Loretta Wirtz Higgins ’74 on the death of their father, Waldemar “Wally” Wirtz.

Lynne Shields Filipic ’54 on the death of her husband, Allen Filipic.

Helen Arthur Bennett N’64 on the death of her husband, Bill Bennett.

Mary McLaughlin Makowski ’54 on the death of her son, Michael Makowski.

Vivian Habrat N’64 on the death of her sister, Evelyn Habrat.

Patricia Spangler Hammel ’43 on the death of her sister, Jacqueline Hammel Schmidt ’67, Barbara Hammel Hughes ’68 and Ladyne Hauhauser Emmerich ’70, on the death of their aunt, and Christine Gannon Zimmer ’71 and Colleen Gannon Geondeff ’72 on the death of their mother, Jacquelyne Spangler Gannon ’46.

Phyllis Bunosky Thoene ’54 and Mary Bunosky Chura ’56 on the death of their brother, Peter Bunosky.

Anna Mae Conway Owens ’44 on the death of her husband, George Owens.

Gretchen Lanning Balogh ’57 on the death of her husband, Robert Balogh.

Marguerite Fitzgerald Martin ’45 on the death of her sister, Miriam Lyons.

Donna Andler Briggs ’58 on the death of her brother, George Andler.

Norma Clancy Jacobs ’47 on the death of her husband and Mary Jacobs Kader ’48 on the death of her brother, Thomas Jacobs.

Audrey Ross Jablonski ’58 on the death of her sister, Geraldine Ross Milligan ’54.

Doris Reitz Toth ’48 on the death of her husband, James Toth.

Christine Botson Galdun T’48 on the death of her brother, Frank Botson.

Patricia Fleming O’Neill T’48 on the death of her sister, Eileen Fleming Calabrese ’41.

Virginia Holub Davidson ’49 on the death of her husband, Lewis Davidson, and her daughter, Karlyn Davidson Schneider N’76.

Donna Hajba Yurich ’58, Rita Hajba Palisin ’62, and Judy Hajba Hughes ’64 on the death of their brother, James Hajba.

Kathy O’Donnell Faciana ’59 on the death of her sister, Adele O’Donnell Simmons ’58.

Annette Kmieck Holland ’59 on the death of her sister, Margaret Sweeney.

Rosemary Cannon MacMillan ’60 on the death of her sister, Kathleen “Kay” Cannon Schriner ’54.

Helen Orosz Orenski ’49 and Dorothy Orosz Dubnicka ’53 on the death of their brother, Joseph Orosz, Jr.

Rosemarie Ruggiero Cassesa N’60 on the death of her mother, Congetta “Connie” Kandalec.

Donna Hanking Stevenson ’49 on the death of her husband and Karen Stevenson Mullen N’72 and Nancy Stevenson Ridgeway N’75 on the death of their father, Edward Stevenson.

Leona Weiskittel Scholle ’61 on the death of her brother, Vernon Weiskittel.

Kay Farkas Gundling T’49 on the death of her brother, Jacob Farkas, Sr.

Kathleen Forrey Gallagher N’61 on the death of her mother, Margaret Forrey.

Patricia Shannon Campbell ’50 on the death of her husband and Kathleen Campbell Spremulli ’74, Mary Jayne Campbell Williams ’76, and Therese Campbell Pryatel ’79 on the death of their father, Thaddeus Campbell.

Mary McQuaid Doyle ’50 on the death of her sister, Sr. Victoria McQuaid, CSJ ’39.

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Janet Flament Evankovich N’61 on the death of her brother, James Flament.

Eileen Vesey Soucek ’65 on the death of her husband, Jonathan Soucek.

Suzanne Sanner Oleksy ’66 and Kathleen Sanner Kimpel ’67 on the death of their mother, Harriet Sanner.

Lillian Romanin Kreiger N’66, Rosemary Romanin Martinka N’68, and Emilia Romanin Matyas N’70 on the death of their mother, Marie Romanin.

Patricia Nelson Karabees ’69 on the death of her father, Robert Nelson.

Yvette Berry Kuper ’69 and Jacqueline Berry Pompeani ’85 on the death of their mother, Antoinette Berry.

Theresa Ondrejcak McDonald N’69 on the death of her mother, Betty Ann Ondrejcak.

Patrice Rancour N’69 and Rosemary Rancour Driessen N’73 on the death of their mother, Arlene Rancour.

Sr. Margaret Taylor, SIW ’70 on the death of her mother, Margaret Taylor.

Deborah Werner ’70 and Christine Werner Sielski ’74 on the death of their mother, Dolores Werner.

Diane Maguth Williams N’66 on the death of her mother, Justine Maguth.

Barbara Prokop Jedlinski N’70 on the death of her father, Charles Prokop.

Marie Dvorak Yarosh N’66 and Kathy Dvorak Street N’68 on the death of their father, Frank Dvorak.

Laurel Waggoner Jernigan N’70 on the death of her mother, Maryanne “Marne” Waggoner.

Teri Lauria Art ’67 on the death of her sister, Lynn Bentkowski.

Sharon Mastiak Johnson N’70 on the death of her mother, Helen Mastiak.

Mary Beth Soeder Hackenberg ’67 on the death of her husband, William Hackenberg.

Christine Bernosky Lindquist N’70 on the death of her father, Lawrence Bernosky.

Cathy Lanning Knittel ’67 on the death of her husband and Mary Therese Knittel Cory ’97 on the death of her father, Dr. Gregory Knittel, PhD.

Theresa Glaser Losh N’70 and Alice Glaser Scharf N’72 on the death of their mother, Alice Glaser.

Marjorie Rosing ’67 and Mary Anne Rosing DeCenzo ’71 on the death of their mother, Suzanne Rosing.

Constance Alvarez Niedermyer N’70 and Susan Alvarez Marsh-Dobroka N’76 on the death of their sister, Karin Alvarez Solar N’73.

Mary Ann Holowczak Kaleal N’67, Susan Holowczak Roalofs N’71, and Carolyn Holowczak Clapper N’75 on the death of their mother, Virginia Holowczak.

Sharon Hudock Poole N’70 on the death of her mother, Rose Hudock.

Sheila Curran Flannery ’68 on the death of her mother, Geraldine Curran.

Sandra Troncone N’70 and Amelia Troncone Hark N’76 on the death of their father, Mario Troncone.

Eileen Zernitz Johnson N’61 on the death of her mother, Anna Zernitz.

Deborah Meckes ’68 on the death of her mother, Dolores Meckes.

Janet Wagner N’62, Shirley Wagner Pierce N’63, and Mary Alice Wagner Lillie N’69 on the death of their mother, Ruth Wagner.

Kathleen Moehring Franey N’68 on the death of her husband, Martin Franey.

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Sandra Molchan Maguire N’68 on the death of her father, Adam “Dan” Molchan.

Sue Sazima N’70 on the death of her mother, Jeanette Sazima.

Kathy Bracic N’71 on the death of her father, Matthew Bracic.

Susan Dull N’71 on the death of her father, John Dull.

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Agnes Medrick N’71, Monica Medrick Abdow N’73, and Michelle Medrcik N’76 on the death of their father, Edward Medrick.

Carolyn Soprano Tanner N’71 on the death of her mother, Catherine Soprano.

Constance Fulgenzi Buran N’72 on the death of her mother, Ruth Fulgenzi.

Diane Nagel Burden N’72 on the death of her father, Carl Nagel.

Isabelle Kis Galizio N’72 on the death of her father, Ferenc “Frank” Kis. Kathleen Conroy Krepp N’72 on the death of her father, Thomas Conroy.

Susan Davidson Rau N’72 and Kristen Davidson N’80 on the death of their father, Lewis Davidson, and their sister, Karlyn Davidson Schneider N’76.

Lynn Maille Novelli N’73 and Sharon Maille Hrubey N’78 on the death of their father, Paul Maille.

Laura DiBartolo Voigt N’73 on the death of her father, Joseph DiBartolo.

Peggy Begin ’74, Patricia Begin Koly ’75, Catherine Begin Morris ’76, Babette Begin Cameron ’79, and Lisa Begin ’80 on the death of their brother, Michael Begin.

Deborah Miller ’74 on the death of her mother, Eleanor Miller.

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

Mary Winkler Sheridan ’74, Dolores Winkler ’75, Margaret Winkler Smith ’77, Jean Winkler ’83, and Elizabeth Winkler ’85 on the death of their mother, Mary Sharpe.

Diane Stachur Froberg N’74 on the death of her father, Roman Stachur.

Louise Konopka Tomeo N’74 on the death of her mother, Lottie Konopka.

Carol Hespen Wells N’74 on the death of her sister, Christine Hespen Koenigseker N’68.

Catherine Zimmerer Kamran ’75 on the death of her mother and Lenore Begin ’58, Laura Begin Kuhn ’63, Barbara Begin-Campbell ’72, and Donna Begin Tkachyk ’76 on the death of their sister, Sheila Mullin Zimmerer ’54.

Mary Therese Barrett Driscoll ’79 on the death of her husband, Thomas Driscoll, Jr.

Monika Henkel Pietrolungo ’84 on the death of her mother, Eleonore Henkel.

Jeanne Nolan Rist ’79 and Deborah Nolan Kuzma ’83 on the death of their father, William Nolan.

Supriya Ghose Culliton ’86 on the death of her mother, Promilla Ghose.

Eveline Boros-Schneider ’76 on the death of her father, Gaspar Boros, and on the death of her brother, Gregory Boros.

Michelle Medaglia Cajka N’79 on the death of her father, Alfred Medaglia, Jr.

Donna Steiger Leigh ’76 on the death of her father, Daniel Steiger.

Marie Gutbrod Cunningham N’76 and Nora Gutbrod Pavlov N’80 on the death of their mother, Geraldine Carroll Gutbrod. Mrs. Gutbrod (Ms. Carroll at the time) was the Speech & Debate Coach at Saint Joseph Academy in the 1950s.

Helen Fink Grabo N’76 on the death of her mother, Maria Fink.

Florence Konkol N’77 on the death of her sister, Patricia Konkol.

Laura Gigliotti Peeper N’77 on the death of her father, Thomas Gigliotti.

Joann Houdek Wirtz N’77 on the death of her brother, Bruce Houdek.

Carole Lambroschino Burns ’78 on the death of her sister, Joann Strozewski.

Carol McConaghy Gross ’78 on the death of her mother, Lois McConaghy.

Judith Weidokal Holsinger ’78 and Deborah Weidokal Petro ’80 on the death of their mother, Frances Weidokal.

Nicolina Casola Miceli ’78 on the death of her mother, Maria Casola.

Elizabeth Apolonio N’78 on the death of her father, Domingo Apolonio.

Mary Marcinek Melhuish N’78 on the death of her mother, Beverly Marnecheck.

Bridget Clancy Bell ’79, Coletta Clancy Mattson ’82, and Charlotte Clancy-Edwards ’84 on the death of their mother, Nancy Clancy.

Lisa Rokicki Busa ’79, Sue Rokicki Skrobacs ’80, and Lori Rokicki Fox ’88 on the death of their stepmother, Judith Rokicki.

Colleen Hughes Milne N’79 and Patricia Hughes Krakowiak N’80 on the death of their mother, Theresa Hughes.

Mary Masterson ’80 and Ann Masterson-Payne ’81 on the death of their mother, Philomena Masterson.

Karen Zavoda Prcela ’80, Nancy Zavoda Schwind ’83, and Beth Zavoda-Smith ’84 on the death of their father, Edward Zavoda.

Mary Kerr O’Boyle ’86 on the death of her father, James Kerr.

Deborah Otonicar Hall ’87 on the death of her mother, Irene Otonicar.

Monica Muzychak ’91 on the death of her mother, Carolyn Muzychak.

Lahni Rozhon Moore ’94 on the death of her father, James Rozhon.

Traci Houghton Renzulli ’95 on the death of her father, Daniel Houghton.

Laura Pisarek ’08 on the death of her mother, Christine Pisarek.

Cathryn Cesar Danahey N’80 on the death of her father, Bernard Cesar.

Marie Kouns ’15 on the death of her mother, Theresa Loftus.

Theresia Helfrich Krist ’81 on the death of her father, Karl Helfrich, Jr.

Maria Mueller, SJA College Counselor, on the death of her mother, Josephine Horoschak.

Colleen Lang Rouse ’81 on the death of her father, Joseph Lang.

Anne Mills Waters ’81, Patricia Mills Salvo ’82, and Mary Mills Horner ’84 on the death of their father, Joseph Mills.

In the previous issue of UPDATE, Ann Masterson-Payne ’81 was inadvertently omitted from the notice regarding the death of her father, Martin Masterson.

Kristine Wingert ’82 and Lisa Wingert Allen ’85 on the death of their father, Gunther Wingert.

Please remember in your prayers the following deceased alumnae.

Sr. Victoria McQuaid, CSJ ’39 Eileen Fleming Calabrese ’41 Helen Arth McConville ’41 Marie O’Malley May ’45 Jacquelyne Spangler Gannon ’46 Margaret Whiteside McCullough ’47 Shirley Maruna Pluta ’48 Patricia Keaton Patton T’48 Dorothy Deppisch ’50 Mary Ann Dunatov Klancnik ’53 Luanne “Lanny” Schmidt Conroy ’54

Geraldine Ross Milligan ’54 Kathleen “Kay” Cannon Schriner ’54 Sheila Mullin Zimmerer ’54 Elizabeth Kuhl Wirth ’56 Adele O’Donnell Simmons ’58 Maureen Plagman Cepek N’61 Mary Frances Kaye Albertson ’63 Bernadette Moran Grill ’64 Christine Hespen Koenigseker N’68 Karin Alvarez Solar N’73 Karlyn Davidson Schneider N’76

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1950s

The SJA Class of 1953 is holding its semiannual reunion at St. Augustine Church, 2486 W. 14th St. (in the Tremont area) on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 1 p.m. Please call Pat Zak Roth ’53 (440.268.8229) or Donna Smith McCafferty ’53 (216.941.7298) for reservations.

1960s

Felicia Pogonowski Silcox N’62 has authored a book titled, “What Did Jesus DO All Day? Discovering the Teen Jesus,” and included Jeanette Truskot (Sr. Norma), former English teacher at Nazareth Academy, in her acknowledgements.

1970s

The Nazareth Academy Class of 1973 is having a get together on May 18, 2013. Please contact Peg O’Boyle Clancy N’73 at iampeggo@yahoo. com for more information.

Maureen McBride ’77 married Bud Stanner on December 19, 2012.

1980s

Susan Durkin, OSU ’81 was honored by the Irish American Archives Society as a 2013 “Walks of Life” honoree at the annual award dinner on February 28, 2013. The award was instituted to honor individuals of Irish descent who have made an extraordinary contribution to their community in their chosen “Walk of Life.” Sister Susan currently serves as the president of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.

Ann McBride ’83 married Richard Goss on October 13, 2012.

Annie Kahl ’85 is Innovation and Design Manager at ShurTech LLC. The company was recently featured on the popular reality show, “Project Runway,” in which designers were challenged to use Duck Tape, a product made by ShurTech, in creating high-end prom fashions.

Emily Tarr ’07, who works for ShurTech’s public relations firm Falls Communications, was on-hand in New York for the taping.

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Rebecca Morrow ’89 is currently the Director of Student Affairs at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

2000s

Amanda Durk ’05 married Geoff Kennard on October 6, 2012. Anne Bernat ’04 was a member of the wedding party. Amanda works as an engineer for Parker Hannifin Corporation.

She and her husband reside in Chardon, Ohio.

Alaina Manning ’06 married James Wagner on October 20, 2012. Jesse Rowe ’06 was a member of the wedding party. Alaina works as a risk analyst for Lockton Companies. She and her husband reside in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kaitlin Butler ’07 married Russell Potoma on October 20, 2012 at St. Colman Catholic Church in Cleveland. Laura McCarty ’07, Katie Barnes ’07, Michelle Klepatzki ’07, Allison Colegrove ’07, Molly Butler ’09 and Sarah Roman ’09 were all members of the wedding party.

Sophia Weinmann ’07 has begun a 27-month assignment with the Peace Corps in Guinea (West Africa.) Sophia is a field biologist and will work as an Agroforestry volunteer. She will also share her experience with students in the United States through the Peace Corps Match Program. Sophia graduated from Oberlin College in 2011.

Emma Beno ’08 feeds many ethnicities at the West Side Market as she runs the new Pork Chop Shop there. She was featured in a Plain Dealer article and on Cleveland.com in October 2012.

Rebecca Kostell ’08 graduated from New York University as a vocal performance major in May 2012.

She is currently a Mainstage Performer on the Disney Wonder cruise ship, where she met the Keller family on Easter break.

CubClub Danielle Carlin Edel ’83 & Michael Edel a son, Aiden Matthew, born October 18, 2012 Meghan Blayney Hanna ’98 & Joel Hanna a daughter, Jillian Nicole, born June 24, 2012 Holly Acklin Ahlman ’99 & Ryan Ahlman a daughter, Pia Gail, born August 23, 2012 Ruth Rowe Holden ’99 & John Holden a daughter, Clara Anna, born January 20, 2013 Ginger Margevicius Fiscella ’00 & Charles Fiscella a daughter, Gianna Nicole, born December 12, 2012 Amanda Perez ’00 & Jack Mellyn a daughter, Margot, born March 30, 2012 Jamie Acklin Adams ’02 & Mark Adams a son, Cameron Thomas, born August 5, 2012 Michelle Kavulic Case ’03 & Richard Case a son, Korbin Jacob, born January 9, 2013 Roxanne Rivard Steinmuller ’04 & Robert Steinmuller a son, Robert Jr., born October 20, 2012 SJA Faculty Emmy Levine & Hank Habermann a son, Levi, born July 19, 2012 Nick Roaldi & Heather a son, Anthony James, born July 18, 2012 Shelly Ahern & Justin a daughter, Riley Adyson, born August 20, 2012 Jessica Carny & Richard a daughter, Stella Adelaide, born February 20, 2013

Rebecca Kostell ’08 and Emily Keller ’15

Xuan Liu and Wen Li a son, Bourne Thomas Li, born February 27, 2013

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2013 SUMMER CAMPS

Spend your summer with Saint Joseph Academy!

VOLLEYBALL JUNE 10-13 & 17-20 SOCCER JUNE 18-20

BASKETBALL JUNE 17-20

CREW JULY 8-12

SCIENCE JUNE 17-19 THEATRE JUNE 17-28

GOLF JUNE 17-19

CROSS COUNTRY JULY 15-18

RUGBY JULY 22-25

SUMMER ENRICHMENT JUNE 12- JULY 2

JUNIOR THEATRE JUNE 17-28

LEADERSHIP JULY 8-19

For more information about our summer camp programs or to request a brochure, please visit www.sja1890.org/summercamps

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LOOKINGAHEAD “Earn Your Spots” 5K Race, 1 Mile Walk

Nazareth Academy Reunion Luncheon 2013

NEW THIS YEAR! Saint Joseph Academy’s Alumnae Association is sponsoring a 5k run and 1 mile walk to benefit the SJA Scholarship Fund on the morning of May 27, 2013 (Memorial Day). Participants will receive a commemorative “tech” T-shirt, and awards will be given in various age group categories.

All Nazareth Academy alumnae are welcome to attend the annual Nazareth Luncheon on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the 100th Bomb Group Restaurant. Special recognition will be shown to attendees of reunion classes, especially the Class of 1963 celebrating their 50-year reunion. If you live outside Northeast Ohio and would like to receive an invitation (and have not already requested one), please let us know.

Senior Farewell Mass & Alumnae Induction 2013 All alumnae are invited to attend the Senior Farewell Mass & Alumnae Induction at 12:30 p.m. on May 31, 2013 at Our Lady of Angels Church to welcome the Class of 2013 into the Alumnae Association.

Alumnae Day Trip 2013 The annual Alumnae Day Trip is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

We will be traveling by bus to Pittsburgh for a full day which includes a “Just Ducky Tour” on land and in the water, lunch at the Grand Concourse Restaurant, shopping at IKEA, and a winery stop at the end of the day.

Watch your mail and the school website for more information.

Golf Outing 2013 The Annual Golf Outing to benefit Saint Joseph Academy will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Mallard Creek Golf Club in Columbia Station. This fun-filled day includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, contests, raffles, and of course, 18 holes of golf with a cart!

Grand Reunion 2013 Calling all Saint Joseph Academy alumnae who graduated in a year ending in “3” or “8”… Mark your calendars for the weekend of October 11-13, 2013! On Friday evening, October 11, there will be a get-together at SJA for the young alumnae of 1998, 2003, and 2008. On Saturday evening, October 12, there will be a special dinner for all the reunion classes at the Westwood Country Club. On Sunday, October 13, there will be a brunch at SJA for the Golden Girls 50 Year+ classes of 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958 and 1963.

All-Alumnae Homecoming Mass At noon on Sunday, October 13, there will be a special Homecoming Mass at SJA for all alumnae and their families, followed by light refreshments and Open House. This wraps up the Grand Reunion weekend.

For tickets or more information on any of these events, please contact Betty Hjort in the Alumnae Office at 216.251.6788 x245, or bhjort@sja1890.org, or visit www.sja1890.org/alumnaeevents.