Summer Update 2013

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

Rowers Compete At Nationals in First Year as Varsity Sport

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 Kerry Jamieson, Susan Condon Love ’76, John Mulgrew, Laura McCarty ’07, Erik Murdell 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.

The rowers, l-r, are freshmen Sara Koussa, Sadie Frohnapple, Clare Tirpak, Hannah Simmerly, Olivia Kellogg, Kelsey Brinker, Annmarie Brady, Alicia Abele and Kendra Cundiff. Photograph by Coach Erik Murdell.

The summertime is busier than normal on Rocky River Drive. It does, however, provide a time for reflection on the achievements of the past academic year, and time to prepare for the year ahead.

The start of the 2012-13 school year was pushed back a few weeks, but it was worth the wait! The new dining hall, Howley Terrace and Scholars’ Porch met with unanimous approval. We again enjoyed capacity enrollment, welcoming freshmen from all over the region as the newest class of Jaguars.

We encouraged the students to challenge themselves academically, and they responded to the challenge. Please see the accompanying story on academics on Page 3.

We marked our 10th year of Kairos retreats, and were filled with joy as 46 Seniors were commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. The students performed over 24,500 hours of community service this year, as near as local elementary schools and as far as El Salvador. They are “serving the dear neighbor” in ways big and small.

It was a banner year for athletics. The basketball Jaguars were ranked #5 in the state poll one week, and softball won their first district championship. Track and field repeated as district champs. Rugby returned as state champs. Our newest varsity sport, Crew, had three boats qualify for nationals. The Jaguar Navy practices on the Cuyahoga River and does occasionally venture out to Lake Erie, as shown in the cover photo. It was a great year to be a Jaguar!

The students active in the arts also had a stellar year, with national awards in graphic arts, state recognition in voice and instrumental performance, including as members of the Saint Edward marching band.

The students traveled internationally to Italy – receiving a blessing from Pope Francis, no less – and France. Outstanding speakers inspired the young women, especially Immaculee Ilibigiza, who shared her story of faith and survival and forgiveness as a survivor of the genocide in Rwanda. Having Sister Phyllis DiFuccia, SSJ join our community as our first Vice President of Mission was also a blessing to all of us at the Academy.

Thanks to our supporters, both the “Celebrate the Academy” gala and the Annual Fund reached all-time highs, providing over $500,000 for tuition assistance and other academic initiatives. We were able to award over one million dollars in tuition assistance to 65% of our students, a new record.

Applications for the freshmen class were up over 20%, a testament to the good things happening on Rocky River Drive. We expect to enroll over 200 girls in the Class of 2017, the largest incoming class in at least a decade. Sadly, we had to turn many girls away.

We bid adieu to interim principal Dr. Jim Cantwell and warmly welcome our new principal Jeff Sutliff.

The best is yet to come. Chromebook laptop computers for every student.

Improved infrastructure for the building. Capacity enrollment. And the guidance and prayerful support from the Congregation of St. Joseph.

We couldn’t provide all these wonderful opportunities to our students without your help. With gratitude, I thank you for your support of the young women of Saint Joseph Academy.

Sursum corda! Lift up your hearts!

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Rigorous Curriculum Continues to Challenge Students to Succeed

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he goal of a Saint Joseph Academy education is to empower and prepare young women to be compassionate leaders in a global 21st century society. Our students participate in a rigorous curriculum that helps develop skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability and initiative. Students master a variety of technologies, sciences and skill sets and each academic year, more challenges are added to their work load.

Achievements in the 2012-13 school year were impressive: four students were National Merit Scholarship finalists; one student was a National Merit Commended Scholar; three juniors were in the top 50,000 PSAT scorers, from more than 1.5 million students taking the exam; our students won the local television quiz show “Academic Challenge”; two juniors were selected for competitive Cleveland Clinic internships; and 36 juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society.

Major components of Saint Joseph Academy's academic success include 15 Advanced Placement courses, a number unmatched by other area all-girls Catholic high schools. With more than 200 students currently enrolled in at least one AP class, SJA continues to push – and expect – academic excellence.

“There was a 70 percent increase in the number of SJA students enrolled in 2012-13 in AP College level courses compared to last year,” stated incoming Principal Jeff Sutliff.

“We will to continue to encourage more students to enroll in these challenging courses.”

The AP classes being offered include Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature & Composition, European History, French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Statistics, Government, U.S. History and World History.

In addition to the AP classes, SJA is the only Catholic high school in Ohio and the first in Liyanna Chandler-Nieves ’14 the city of Cleveland in the Nazareth Library. to offer Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), traditional notes. Training a college-readiness system the faculty helps ensure a designed to increase “ripple effect” to make sure schoolwide learning all students benefit from this and performance. It was special initiative. offered to freshmen this SJA also offers the past school year, and will Maddie Miller ’14 works on a bridge in Engineering class.

Advanced Placement be offered to freshmen International Diploma and sophomores in (APID), a globally recognized certificate 2013-14. This innovative program is made for students with an international outlook. possible thanks to a grant from the Eva L. The APID challenges a student to display and Joseph M. Bruening Foundation. exceptional achievement on AP Exams New in 2013-13, AVID was across several disciplines. implemented in two important ways, the Our school has an extensive slate of first being an AVID elective course offered to performing and fine arts offerings that has 9th graders. “Sixteen students participated in this elective, and worked intensively on study resulted in our vocal, instrumental and concert groups receiving top ratings in Ohio skills, writing, organization and strategies Music Educators Association (OMEA) to improve classroom performance,” shared competitions.

Assistant Principal Emily Hanson ’99.

SJA is proud of its continued excellence “Students in the AVID in science and engineering classes. Preelective class bonded engineering students, under the tutelage of as a community. They science teacher Mary Ellen Foley Scott ’76 created small study this year, reconfigured the circuit boards groups outside of the of toys in order to make them accessible school day.” to special needs children. This was made The second possible thanks to a grant from First Energy.

AVID push involved “SJA stands out with AVID and its professional extensive and intensive offering of Honors/ development for AP classes,” stated Principal Sutliff. “We’re faculty and buildingintentionally addressing the students at wide implementation every level to provide the opportunities and of the Cornell Notes/ support needed to ensure that the young Interactive Notebook women of the Academy will continue that requires students to excel as they progress to colleges and to interact with the universities, and beyond in their careers.” material more than

Isabella Morini ’15 displays her 3-D model of Ethylene.

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Junior Achieves Perfect Score on ACT!

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unior Sara Hurley is an ACT super star! This spring, Sara earned a top composite score of 36 out of 36 on the ACT test, which according to ACT officials, represents nationally less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the test. Among test takers nationally in the high school graduating class of 2012, only 781 out of more than 1,660,000 students earned a composite score of 36.

“When I first received the letter with my scores, I thought there was a mistake, or that I was looking at the wrong score. I was in such shock that my friends were more excited than I was at first, because I simply could not believe it. I knew I had done well, but I did not know I had done

that well!” shared a very excited Sara.

Sara is currently undecided about her college major, but is considering the fields of science, mathematics or physics. She is active on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams, is involved with the Junior Stateswomen of America and ECOS Environmental clubs and is president of the National Honor Society.

Possible universities are Fordham, Columbia, Harvard or Northwestern.

Sara is the daughter of John and Corinne Hurley of Berea and is a graduate of Incarnate Word Academy. Sara is the sister of Kara Hurley ’12, last year’s valedictorian and currently a student at Fordham University.

Each Student to Receive Chromebook We continue to provide innovative opportunities for our students. Saint Joseph Academy is implementing a one-to-one digital learning initiative in 2013-14, providing each student with a Google Chromebook. The Chromebooks will be used in the classroom, as well as at home, for educational purposes.

For the past three years, teachers have been trained to use various technologies for instruction, assignments, projects, research and assessment in preparation for this initiative. The technology department will host mandatory SJA+ BOOT//:camps in August to assist parents and students in becoming familiar with their Chromebook

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and prepare to use it as a learning tool when the young women return in September. The program is called SJA+.

“This is an exciting time for students, our families, and the Saint Joseph Academy community,” shared Mr. Ryan MacRaild, Instructional Technology Educator. “Our students will be moving into a new era, giving them a unique opportunity in the 21st century digital learning environment.”

Mr. Jeff Sutliff Arrives at SJA Mr. Jeff Sutliff, new Principal of Saint Joseph Academy, assumed his new duties in July 1. He comes to Saint Joseph Academy after serving the past seven years as Assistant Principal for Academics at Saint Martin de Porres High School.

Mr. Sutliff, who holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Notre Dame, a Master’s degree in History from John Carroll University, and an undergraduate cum laude degree from from University of Notre Dame.

A resident of Lakewood, Mr. Sutliff 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. Other SJA connections include his mother-in-law, Joan Gannon Carroll ’55.

Thank you, Dr. James Cantwell!

Students, staff and faculty were extremely grateful this year for the service of Interim Principal Dr. James M. Cantwell. For the second time in three years, Dr. Cantwell said good-bye to his relaxed life as a retiree in Florida and moved to Northeast Ohio to embrace the hectic life of Principal at a 665-student high school.

“We are blessed that Dr. Cantwell agreed to serve as our academic leader as we initiated a principal search,” stated President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71.

Dr. Cantwell may be leaving, but his legacy remains. This year he was extremely instrumental in organizing aspects of the class schedules, supported and helped implement the AVID program and the Advanced Placement course expansion.

His name will live on in other ways: As a sign of affection and respect, athletes on the SJA rowing team named one of the new boats the James M. Cantwell. “He has left an imprint of excellence at Saint Joseph Academy,” shared Mrs. CorriganDavis.

Student Tutors Volunteer to Help Those in Need

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ometimes, “serving the dear neighbor” can mean selflessly sharing your knowledge and time. A group of 20-plus SJA students this past academic year more than lived up to their mission of becoming compassionate leaders by voluntarily tutoring at two different elementary schools in Cleveland.

One group – Emily Keller ’15, Abby

“It is a true testament to our students’ dedication and desire to help others in need.”

Gonzales ’15, Mary Andrews ’15, Alyssa Bey ’14, Vivian Kellicker ’14 and Mary Grace Lenehan ’15 – traveled every Tuesday and Thursday after school to Our Lady of Angels School (OLA) to assist four children whose mother was in the final stages of battling cancer. The mother of a 7th grader, 6th grader, twin 5th graders and a kindergarten student (all boys!) sadly passed away in March.

“We helped all of them at various times with math, spelling, history and social studies,” shared Mary Andrews ’15.

“Their mother used to help them with their homework and we wanted to step in and help while she was sick and after she passed away. We will continue the tutoring sessions next year. We were honored to help them

Holocaust Studies Classes Have Profound Impact on Students

through some tough times.”

In addition to the OLA tutoring, a group of 14 students gave up their lunch hour twice a week, all year, to volunteer at Douglas MacArthur Girls’ Leadership Academy (pre-K through 7th grade) in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Led by CORE Ministry theology teacher Mr. Dan Guion, the students helped in math, reading and English sessions.

"Students went every Tuesday and Thursday to help girls identified by teachers as needing help,” he shared. “It is a true testament to our students’ dedication and desire to help others in need.”

“All of us enjoyed the sessions,” shared Sharlo Bayless ’13. “The girls are eager to learn and just needed a boost in certain subjects.”

Students involved in the Douglas MacArthur tutoring were Mackenzie Schoenherr ’14, Danielle Priore ’13, Sonya Tran ’13, sisters Maggie ’13 and Anne Bishop ’14, sisters Melissa ’13 and Sarah Reardon ’14, sisters Sharlo ’13 and Catherine Bayless ’14, Alex Hallagan ’13, Carolyn Gavin ’13, Kelly Haller ’13, and sisters Caroline ’13 and Elizabeth Goodill ’16.

This is the third year students have traveled to Douglas MacArthur to tutor.

Mr. Guion predicts the work will continue just as strongly next school year with new volunteers joining the group.

Student Wins Prestigious National Scholastic Art Award

The 46 students in English teacher Ms. Emmy Levine’s “Holocaust Studies” classes reflected on what they learned about horror of the Holocaust – both in the classroom and after a visit to the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage – and translated it into moving collages and reports at the end of the school year. “Students wrote reports

L-R: Vice President for Mission Sr. Phyllis DiFuccia, SSJ, who accompanied the class to the Maltz Museum, reads some of the class reports with Grayson Szczepaniak ’13.

on the victims to emphasize the human side of the story,” shared Ms. Levine.

“The bottom line is for students to know they can and should stand up against injustices.”

Maureen Loftus ’14 combined work from her English and Art classes, creating a Holocaust report that included a ceramic representation of a person behind prison bars, a moving poem from English class and her report about a couple named Stefan and Maria Sava Moise sent to Auschwitz, who luckily survived.

“This class humanized the Holocaust.

I know that when I see injustice, I will take action,” shared a visibly moved Maureen.

Emily Gorenc ’15 received a national Silver Medal Award in New York City on May 31, at the 90th Annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall. Emily was recognized by the national panel for her printmaking artwork titled “Russo” … a title near and dear to her as it is the name (and artistic rendering!) of her beloved pet dog. “Russo” also won her a regional Gold Key Award prior to this prestigious national win.

Other students who received regional awards this year included Kaleigh Macalla ’13, Gold and Silver Key; Nina Ripich ’14, Gold and Silver Key; Erin Bator ’13, Silver Key; Bridget Egan ’13, Silver Key; and Honorable Mentions for Delaney Bak ’14, Jillian Chambers ’13 and Isabella Ruta ’13. Some 230,000 works of art and creative writing were submitted to Scholastic judges from across the country.

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Travels Open Up World of Cultural, This past Easter break, nearly 50 students and their SJA chaperones

Mont. St. Michel on French coast

boarded airplanes and explored firsthand the sights, sounds and cultures they have been learning about in the confines their classrooms. And, as always, these students came back with a new appreciation of the world beyond Rocky River Drive.

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his year, 15 juniors and seniors traveled to Paris and Normandy.

Another 25 students visited the wonders of Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Assisi, Venice and the island of Capri. Last year, one group of students spent 10 days in China and another group nearly two weeks in Spain.

“Our Easter break trips are practical lessons in culture,” shared French teacher Mademoiselle Jessica Tindira. “When students go on these trips, they know enough French to ask for a table, to order their food, and to thank the server. But do they know that they should leave their hands on or above the table for the entire

The Colosseum in Rome

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meal? Do they know how to eat with their knife and fork in the ‘wrong’ hands? Will they expect a cheese course? These subtle differences cannot be taught in a traditional classroom. For students to appreciate the differences between American and European cultures, they must live it. When students recognize the breadth and depth of what they can learn through travel, we hope they will choose to study abroad during college – maybe even in a city they visited on their Easter break trip with SJA.” “It is extremely important to learn a second language in today’s world because it nurtures understanding and acceptance,” added Spanish teacher Señor Ethan Saurwein. “Students should be curious about other people and cultures, not have a fear of them. Language and culture are inextricably linked and one cannot be taught in a vacuum in the absence of the other. Language and culture have a reciprocal relationship in which each offers insight into understanding the other. Each is a key that has the power to unlock the other.”

The trips this spring were, indeed, memorable experiences. The French travelers started their adventure with two days in Paris, taking in the wonders of the Sorbonne, Notre Dame Cathedral and, of course, the Louvre. After that, students traveled to

Academic Possibilities Versailles, a city west of Paris best known for its magnificent palace built by Louis XIV in the mid-17th century. Other highlights of the nine-day trip included Mont St. Michel, and Normandy beaches with World War II museums, monuments and cemeteries. The group also visited the city of Rouen, sister city of Cleveland, where they met with the deputy mayor and were presented with a book to commemorate the visit.

The two dozen students traveling to Italy marveled at the wonders of Rome, Venice, Sorrento and Florence. During the nine-day trip, students toured the Amphitheater, the Balcony of Juliet, Piazza dei Signori and the Arche Scaligere. An afternoon was spent in Pisa, viewing the Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower.

In the city of Assisi, a walking tour included a visit to the Church of Santa Chiara, St.Francis’ Basilica and Tomb. In Rome, students saw the Trinity of the Mounts, the St. Peter's Square in Rome

never forget the beautiful French countryside, and the shining gold of Versailles will always be embedded in my memory.”

“Every trip offers students the opportunity to stretch both in their language skills and their

understanding of a different culture,” said Señora Alison Morgan, Spanish teacher and chair of the World Languages department.

“This increased understanding will help our students as they make their way through a complicated global economy following their graduation from college.”

Next year, students will be traveling to England, Ireland and Spain.

Pisa, with Leaning Tower in the background

Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. A highlight, of course, was visiting the Vatican and receiving a blessing from Pope Francis!

The tour concluded with a visit to the gorgeous island of Capri.

“The trip to France with my classmates was absolutely amazing. Traveling abroad to a country I had only dreamed about and experiencing a culture I had only read of in a textbook was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” shared Rose Dolan ’14. “I will

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Summer Campers Enjoy Sports, Singing and Academic Challenges

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he Saint Joseph Academy Summer Camp experience this year drew 500 girls (and a few boys) to such activities as volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, rugby, golf, cross country, crew and science.

Taking advantage of other offerings, campers also enjoyed a Summer Enrichment Program. This three-week experience, allowed campers to get a head-start on such topics as English, math, science and social studies. Open to girls in grades 7 and 8, the program provided an emphasis on the ACT Explore test, which is used for admission

and scholarship purposes when a student applies for admission to SJA. Remembering it was summer, however, the girls also enjoyed daily recreation activities and a few field trips!

A Leadership Camp also was held in July, coordinated through SJA’s partnership with the Effective Leadership Academy. It taught life skills to boys and girls in grades 5 through 8 – in a fun way! – that will assist them with problem-solving, goal-setting and leadership.

Finally, the increasingly popular Glee Musical Showcase performing arts camp in June gave girls in grades 6 through 8 opportunities to act, sing and dance! The camp ended with a free performance for parents and friends.

Volleyball player, above, and Science campers with their rockets.

Spring Play Was Musical Murder Mystery Emmy Ernst ’14 and Karianne Stanton ’14 appeared in the April production of “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.“ The plot involved Broadway producers holding auditions for their new show. A blizzard isolates the group in a spooky old mansion, characters disappear, bodies appear and accusing fingers are pointed in all directions.

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Faculty Members Honored With Top Awards Two faculty members received special recognition at the 2013 Honors Convocation for their dedication to the school and commitment to the charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph.

The Sursum Corda award was given this year to mathematics teacher Ms. Suzanne Smiley-Rozic. It is awarded annually to a faculty member who lives a life that exemplifies the Saint Joseph Academy mission and the charism of the Congregation of St. Ms. Suzanne Joseph. Over the years, Smiley-Rozic she has taught our math students, specifically those in Pre-Algebra who arrive at SJA needing a little help before being able to tackle high school math. In addition to her dedication Mr. Robert Polk to academics, Ms. SmileyRozic, who has worked at Saint Joseph Academy for 20 years, has dedicated countless hours as moderator of the Unity Club, which promotes diversity and culture understanding, and has worked as the conflict mediator for students.

English teacher Mr. Robert Polk, at SJA for two years, received two awards. He was honored with the Sister Edith Frantz, CSJ Award, which recognizes a faculty member whose actions have dramatically influenced the life of the school community in a positive way.

The winner is selected through a nomination and voting process done by the faculty. In addition, Mr. Polk was awarded the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s annual State Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award. This award is given to an adult who exemplifies good sportsmanship, is a positive role model, has a high level of ethics and integrity when dealing with student athletes, demonstrates positive value and has contributed to the well-being of our athletes. Mr. Polk provided support, showed school spirit and enthusiastically encouraged athletes by attending dozens of athletic events through the school year.

Congratulations (and thank you!) to both Ms. Smiley-Rozic and Mr. Polk.

Paws For Pride 2013!

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hat single day could encompass a trip to New York City, Oz and South Beach, and encounters with Super Heroes? Why, Paws For Pride day at Saint Joseph Academy, of course, held each May as the end of the school year looms, with all its examinations, stress and emotional highs and lows. The event is about both competition and sisterhood.

Juniors wowed in the hall-decoration category, recreating Staten Island, the New York City subway, Central Park and even a “Jagbucks” coffee shop. Their attention to

detail, including mock-ups of the New York Times announcing them the “winners” of Paws for Pride, impressed one and all.

Seniors pulled off a victory in the everpopular, slightly deafening cheer competitions.

Kudos also to freshmen with their Wizard of Oz theme, sophomores for the beachy keen trip to Soph-Beach, and seniors for being Super Hero Seniors. Juniors were declared the overall winners.

Senior and sophomore siblings

Pictured are: left, sisters Anna McKenna ’16, Mary McKenna ’15, Caroline Mills ’14 and Alex Mills ’13

“Earn Your Spots Jaguar 5K Race /1 Mile Walk” Off to Great Start!

The turnout was phenomenal and the weather perfect on Monday, May 27, as more than 370 alumnae, families and friends participated in SJA's inaugural Earn Your Spots 5K/1 Mile Walk. Science teacher Mr. Fred Kieser, SJA track & field and cross country coach, was (appropriately) first across the finish line. Top female runner, and second across the finish line, was Bethany Cicerchi, daughter of Barb Witt Cicerchi ’69.

Sponsors for the event were Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation, West Park Dental, The Alpha Group Agency, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Fairview Hospital, Avalon Food Service, Inc., Malley’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Chuck and Maureen Fallon Adler ‘79, Margaret Matthews Collins ’68, Dr. Casey O’Conor Orthodontics, Cicerchi Development Company and Cleveland Councilman Martin Keane.

Most importantly, more than $3,800 was raised for scholarships for SJA students in need. Thank you to all who participated and mark your calendars for Memorial Day next year!

L-R: Marie McNamara '10, Gabriella Kreuz '10, Maureen Fallon Adler '79, Chuck Adler, Julie DeLong '10.

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Students Turn Out for “Kick-It For Cancer” Fundraiser

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"Harvest for Hunger" Drive Inspires Donations

hirty students braved hot and muggy weather to gather at Saint Ignatius High School and play a rigorous game of kickball – for a cause! They were joining students from Saint Ignatius for the 4th Annual Kevin Healey Memorial Kick-It for Cancer Tournament. Each year, the two schools team up with Kick-It, a national fundraising program that organizes kickball games to raise money for pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancer research. This local tournament is named in honor of Kevin Healey, SIHS Class of 2007, who lost a heroic battle against cancer. Kevin was the brother of Mary Kate Healey ’13. The tournament also strikes a personal note with the SJA community as we honor the memory of Dana Care ’09. Congratulations to all the participants for taking the time for such a worthy event!

Freshmen volunteers (l-r) Sophia Tayeh, Molly Donahue and Kristie Martin were just some of the students this spring who gave up their lunch break for a good cause. Their hard work with the all-school “Penny Wars,” in which students competed to donate the most pennies, and “Can Do!” in which donation jars were placed outside the dining hall, helped the SJA community to successfully raise $2,500 for Harvest for Hunger of Northeast Ohio to serve 10,000 meals to those in need. “People were incredibly generous. We are really happy to have reached our goal!” shared Sophia.

“Awakening the Dreamer” Spurs Conversations on Sustainability, Justice In late spring, 28 freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors attended a daylong symposium titled “Generation Waking Up,” a youth partner initiative that is part of “Awakening the Dreamer,” a global campaign to ignite people to bring forth a thriving, just, sustainable world.

“The symposium is just the first part of what I hope will become a vibrant program for SJA students,” shared Vice President for Mission, Sr. Phyllis DiFuccia, SSJ. “We, as a community, need to actively work to promote both global sustainability and communication about the issues.

‘Awakening the Dreamer’ allows us to take the first steps.”

An “Awakening the Dreamer” session also was held for faculty and staff, raising awareness about commitment to sustainability issues, spiritual fulfillment and social justice.

Both symposiums addressed the generous promise of our sponsoring Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph “to recognize the reality that Earth is dying, to claim our oneness with Earth and to take steps to strengthen, heal and renew the face of Earth.”

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L-R: Sophomore Alex Baddour and juniors Kiera Grady and Caroline Becker participate in "Generation Waking Up" sessions in July.

Students Active Members of Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice

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strong need to live their faith and help others led students in 2002 to help form the group “Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice.” CSPJ, as it is known, is composed of representatives from all the Catholic high schools and colleges in the Diocese of Cleveland. The goals of CSPJ mesh perfectly with SJA students’ desire to promote justice and peace within the principles of their Catholic faith. Students and their moderators meet monthly with other student representatives to share ideas, plan events, and invite each other’s schools to participate in valuable opportunities in the community. Annual CSPJ activities

CSPJ members with Sister Helen after a private conversation with her. L-R: Melissa Waltos ‘14, Emily Keller ‘15, Caroline Mills ‘14, Abby Gonzales ‘15 and Clare Sonby ‘15.

include one major program and other events such as the Rally for Life in Washington, D.C., a World Fair Trade Day, organizing speakers, and a Catholic Family Festival.

“This network for Catholic social teaching and action helps us to live the call of our faith,” shared Caroline Mills ’14.

“We all need to build relationships and work to a lasting world peace.”

The hard work and dedication of students has not gone unnoticed. This year, Caroline and Melissa Waltos ’14 received the “Bishop Pilla Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice Award.” Melissa and Caroline were instrumental in organizing a summit titled “Breaking Barriers: Making the Invisible Visible.” Since the award’s inception in 2007, six SJA students have been so honored. The students worked with the 21 other area school to organize the summit, which included a talk by Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, inspirational speaker and author of “Dead Man Walking.” The day included presentations on social justice topics such as the death penalty, abortion, immigration, human trafficking, violence, homelessness and incarceration. Discussions were also held on ways to enable students to become advocates for justice.

Volunteers Show Compassion, Generosity by Donating Hair to “Locks of Love” Organization Students once again stepped forward this spring to help others in need. In May, sophomore Allie Hippler organized the 4th Annual “Wigs for Kids/Locks of Love” event at the school. A “hair salon,” complete with three salon chairs, blow dryers and all the accoutrements of beauty, was created by volunteers from Options Salon and Spa in Fairview Park.

The non-profit “Locks of Love” organization provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children and teens suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.

This is the fourth year that Options Salon has donated its equipment and expertise for this event. We thank them for their generosity!

Junior Yolanda Chu, an exchange student from China, has her hair cut for a good cause by Hollie Bukovac of Options Salon of Fairview Park.

Jaguars Help Tanzania Hostel, School In May, students met with Sister Jackie Goodin, CSJ, to hear about the St. Joseph Youth Hostel and school in Songea, Tanzania where she has served since 2009. Students were so moved by

her stories that they organized several fundraisers, including a day in which students, faculty and staff could “dress down” for a donation. “Thank you so much for caring for your global sisters and daughters,” wrote Sr. Jackie in a thank you note.

Sister Jackie, who is from Cleveland, embarked on this physical and spiritual journey to Songea, a small rural town in southwest Tanzania, because of the obvious need in the area. The St. Joseph Hostel is a residence for girls and teenagers sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery. The Hostel provides a safe and caring environment which allows the girls to complete their high school education in town. She works alongside other Sisters of St. Joseph caring for the girls’ day-to-day needs.

"We work so hard to help our girls stay in school, learn well in school, and prepare for life after school so they can freely choose when they want to enter into marriage and begin family life," shared Sister Jackie. " Every night the girls pray for peace in their hearts, the Hostel, their families, neighborhood, nation, and world," she added.

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Sharlo Bayless

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Caroline Speice

he 161 members of the Class of 2013 experienced an emotional and moving farewell to Saint Joseph Academy on Tuesday, June 4. The evening began with the traditional “Walk of the Roses” to Our Lady of Angels Church.

They were led by President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 and the Commencement speaker, the Honorable Maureen O’Connor N’69, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio.

“Chances are you will reinvent yourself time and time again,” shared the Honorable O’Connor. “You are non-traditionalists, as shown by your choice of the non-traditional path of an all-girls, Catholic high school. Keep choosing the non-traditional path by not being afraid to take risks. Pursue your passions, but also dedicate yourself to helping others.”

Sharlo Bayless was the class Valedictorian. Sharlo will be attending the University of Notre Dame and is considering a career in the health fields. National Merit Finalist Kelly Haller was Salutatorian. Kelly will be attending The Ohio State University and plans on becoming a medical doctor. Caroline Speice, also a National Merit Finalist, was honored with both Phi Beta Kappa and the Outstanding Student Award. She also is attending Ohio State and is interested in international business.

After the conferring of the diplomas, the class faced each other and concluded the ceremony with a lyrical and moving rendition of “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.”

Congratulations to all!

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Class of 2013 Pledges to Help Future Students

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ewly minted alumnae from the Class of 2013 are keeping the connection to SJA alive by creating a “Guardian Angel Fund” to assist in future emergency needs of students.

The graduating class also will be remembered during each and every school Mass, since they used class funds to purchase a chalice, paten, cups and matching bowls for the distribution of the Eucharist.

“This is our way of leaving a legacy for our future sisters,” stated Nicole Morino of the Senior Leadership Team. “This is our way of helping the next generation of students enjoy the same blessings and opportunities that we experienced. We are so grateful for Saint Joseph Academy.” Other members of the Senior Leadership team were Bridget Egan, Mikayla Liston and Virginia Sullivan.

Many members of the class have also are pledging $20.13 or $13 a year for the next five years in honor of their graduation year.

Alumnae who give for five or more consecutive years will become members of GOLD or “Graduates Of the Last Decade,” a name chosen and challenge created by the Senior Leadership Team.

Senior Leadership Team, l-r, Nicole Morino, Mikayla Liston, Bridget Egan and Virginia Sullivan on Tree Night.

The Class of 2013 Earns $20.8 Million in Merit Scholarships We salute the accomplishments all the young women of the Class of 2013! Graduates have earned more than $20.8 million in merit-based scholarships and have been accepted to more than 120 colleges and universities nationwide.

A total of 98 percent of the 161 members in the class are going on to college, many of them representing the first generation in their family to earn a degree.

College & University Acceptances American University Ashland University Baldwin Wallace University Ball State University Boston College Bowling Green State University Bradley University Butler University California College of the Arts Canisius College Capital University Case Western Reserve University Clarion University of Pennsylvania Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland State University Coastal Carolina University College of the Holy Cross College of Wooster Columbia College (Chicago) Columbus College of Art and Design Converse College Cuyahoga Community College Denison University DePaul University Drexel University Duquesne University Eastern Michigan University Elizabethtown College Elon University Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts Fisher College Flagler College Fordham University Gannon University George Washington University High Point University Hiram College Houghton College Immaculata University Indiana University Ithaca College James Madison University John Carroll University Kent State University Lake Erie College Lehigh University Limestone College Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Manhattan College Marietta College Marquette University Mercyhurst University Miami University Michigan State University Minneapolis College of Art and Design Montana State University Montclair State University

Nazareth College Northeastern University Notre Dame College of Ohio Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University Otterbein University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ringling College of Art and Design Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Joseph’s University St. Louis University Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary’s College Salve Regina University Santa Clara University Seton Hall University Seton Hill University Siena Heights University Slippery Rock University St. Bonaventure University SUNY Fredonia Syracuse University Thiel College Tiffin University Tulane University University of Akron University of Cincinnati University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Findlay University of Louisville University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mount Union University of New England University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Pittsburgh University of Saint Francis University of San Diego University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of Tennessee University of Toledo University of Vermont Ursuline College Valparaiso University Walsh University Washington and Jefferson College West Virginia University Western Michigan University Wheelock College Wittenberg University Wright State University Xavier University

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Sports

SEASON RESULTS

Track & Field: Repeat as District Champs Varsity athletes brought home a second consecutive OHSAA District Championship this year, built upon wins in all of its dual meets against Magnificat, Brecksville, Avon Lake and Gilmour Academy. The team also hosted and won its first annual Jaguar Invitational! They followed that up with a win at the Bedford Relays, a third place at the Lakewood Relays, and a 5th place finish at the prestigious Berea Relays.

In the post-season, the Jaguars defended their district championship with a resounding 79 point triumph over second-place Lakewood High School and third-place Magnificat High School. The team qualified individuals and relays to the regional meet in 16 of 17 events. At the regional meet, which is the state meet qualifying tournament, the team continued to perform well, scoring in the top 8 in seven different events, setting three school records, and qualifying the 4 x 200 meter relay team of MaryKate Caja ’13, Becca Sedlak ’14, Gab Leon ’14 and Brenna

McGrath ’13 to the Ohio State track and field meet. The relay team broke its own record with a time of 1:53.19. Becca also broke the record in the 400m dash with a time of 59.24 seconds. Freshman standout Kyrielle Williams broke the second oldest record in the SJA books with a time of 15.80 in the 100m hurdles. Brenna will be taking her talents to Xavier University if the fall. MaryKate will be attending Ohio Wesleyan University.

Brenna McGrath ‘13

Kyrielle Williams ‘16

Softball: District Champs The Varsity softball season is one for the record books! The team had the most successful season in school history with a first-ever OSHAA Division I District Championship win. Playing very competitive, error-free softball, Jaguars earned its trip to regional play by way of an incredible run through the district tournament that included upset wins over top-seeded teams in Normandy, North Royalton and Midpark.

The team was led by captains Ashley Klimczyk ’13 and Shannon Scaggs ’14. Ashley was a true leader in the infield. The offense was led by Shannon. On defense, the team was led by the pitching of Brenna Heffernan ’15.

The girls would go on to lose to No.3, state-ranked Elyria in the semi-final regional game, but not before making this a very memorable season for everyone involved.

Congratulations on a record-breaking season!

L-R: Seniors Rachel Murphy, Myriah Miles, Libby Pipak and Ashley Klimczyk

JV: 12-4 Shannon Scaggs ’14

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Crew: Competes At Nationals

Rugby: State Champs Again

Crew experienced great success and growth in its inaugural season as a Varsity team. The year began with the Jaguar Navy sweeping the Cleveland City Championship Regatta. The following weekend, Crew competed in the Lindamood Cup Regatta in Marietta, Ohio. For the first time in team history, all 42 competing athletes earned medals with top-three finishes. Most notable, the Varsity 4+ and Junior 4 took Gold.

Other notable events included the Lake Dillon Invitational in Nashport, Ohio, in which Crew finished first in the both the Varsity 4+ and Lightweight 4+ and third place finishes in the Second Varsity 8+, Junior 4+, and First Novice 4+, and the Ohio Governor’s Cup Regatta in Columbus, OH. The greatest honor of the season was qualifying for the 2013 Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championship Regatta.

Held on the Cooper River Crew Lightweight 8+ composed of Mackenzie Schoenherr ’15 (coxswain), in Camden, NJ., SJA Julie Herrel ’15, Sarah Johanek ’15, qualified three crews for the Brooke Kahl ’14, Annie Grove ’14, Maggie regatta (Varsity 4+, Bishop ’13, Kelsey O'Donnell ’14, Nicole Hegemann ’13 and Kristen Hegemann ’13. Lightweight 4+, and Lightweight 8+) with the Photo credit to SJA Crew Coach Erik Murdell Varsity 4+ and Lightweight 4+ racing. Despite a near perfect race,Varsity 4+ did not advance to the semifinals and had a final ranking of 17th of 33 entries. The Lightweight 4+ composed of Julia Herrel ’15, Sarah Johanek ’15, Nicole Hegeman ’13, Anne Grove ’14 and coxswain Brittany Hegeman ’15 raced a close heat. During the semifinals, Lightweight 4+ battled fiercely but did not qualify for the finals, finishing an amazing 11th of 24 lightweight crews in National rankings.

After a season of winning play and hard work, Varsity Rugby won back the State Championship titles in both Division I and Division II! Victories over Parma High School (12-5) and Highland High School (8-7) at the State Finals lead to the perfect finish to a season. Varsity finished its seventh league season with a 6-1 winning record and an impressive fourth-place finish at the Midwest Championship Tournament, held in Indiana.

Because of the caliber of play and the growth of the program, SJA rugby was invited to compete in the National Championship Tournament held May 18-19 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Jaguars finished fifth in their division – the equivalent of 13th in the nation – with a Varsity/JV mixed team. Congratulations to Ali DeCrane ’14, Jackie Harter ’15 and Chelsea Hirzel ’13 for making the All-Tournament Team at the National Tournament. By attending higher level tournaments, many players also were selected to play with the Ohio Elite Team, including Lauren Brooks ’13, Jackie Harter ’15, Chelsea Hirzel ’13, Colleen Kramer ’13, Victoria Pelagalli ’13 and Claire Reddy ’14.

Congratulations to the girls and the teams that continue to produce exemplary athletes.

SJA players, l-r, Colleen Kramer ’13, Rachael Kean ’16, Cassandra Manuszak ’15 and Lauren Brooks ’13.

Spring Sports Banquet Honors Seniors, Athletes Crew, softball, track & field and rugby athletes were honored at the Spring Sports Banquet in May. In addition to congratulating the young ladies on well-played seasons, seniors received special recognition. MaryKate Caja (track), Brenna McGrath (track), Lauren Brooks (rugby), and Ashley Klimczyk (softball), were honored for receiving four Varsity letters in their sport.

Congratulations to all our athletes for seasons well-played!

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2013 Athletic Hall of Fame

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n Saturday, May 11, 10 outstanding athletes were inducted into the Saint Joseph Academy Athletic Hall of Fame.

The honorees were Maureen Fallon Adler ’79, Brigid Arbeznik Radigan ’97, Tressa Satanek Kemer ’91, Jennie Stockdale ’01, Rachel Mistur ’02, Bridgid McHugh Szlempa ’02, Miranda Forgac Portteus ’03, Sheila Peters Vance ’01, Sarah Welch ’03 and Vanessa Georgeson ’01.

Maureen, Brigid and Tressa were honored for participation in multiple sports throughout their four years at SJA. Between the three of them, they were captains of volleyball, basketball and softball teams, set numerous school records and were models of sportsmanship. Rachel, Jennie, Bridgid, Miranda, Sheila, Sarah and Vanessa were members of the 2000 OHSAA Tournament Qualifying Cross Country team - a first in SJA sports history.

Congratulations to all!

Maureen Fallon Adler ‘79 Maureen was team captain of the volleyball and softball teams her senior year, named an All-Conference All-Star for volleyball in 1977, and was named to The Plain Dealer Dream Team for softball in 1979. Highlights of Maureen’s high school athletic career include the 1979 softball team’s victory at the sectional championship, her unassisted triple play in a game senior year, and her hitting streak that season. She graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. At JCU, Maureen played basketball and worked diligently to start a university softball team. That planning reached fruition her senior year with the formation of JCU's first team. After college, she taught theology at Holy Name for four years and then at SJA for 13 years. Maureen coached golf, basketball and softball at SJA. Her proudest moments, she shares, included when the 2010-2011 freshman basketball team went 17-2 and won the Magnificat Holiday Tournament, and when the 2012-2013 golf team advanced in the state tournament to the semi-finals. She and her husband of 25 years, Chuck Adler, have three daughters – Erin Adler ’06, Mary Grace Adler ’08 and Eileen Adler ’10. The family resides in Fairview Park. Currently Maureen is the high school youth minister at St. Angela Merici and the assistant golf coach at SJA. Sisters who are SJA graduates are Anne Fallon ’81 and Laura Fallon Fibbi ’77.

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Brigid Arbeznik Radigan ‘97 Brigid’s Dad and Mom, Maureen McCafferty Arbeznik ’69, exposed her to a variety of athletic activities. As a Jaguar, she played basketball and softball for four years, volleyball for three years, and soccer for a year.

Brigid was a twoyear Varsity starter in volleyball, earned All-District Honorable Mention, was named to All-Tournament teams, and was team captain her senior year.

In basketball, she was a three-year Varsity starter and set a school record for most assists in a game. She was a three-year Varsity starter in softball and team captain her senior year. She was named All-Conference as a sophomore, the year before SJA began playing an independent schedule, and was also named to The Plain Dealer All-County Team, First Team All-Sun, and Team MVP. Brigid earned eight Varsity letters in her high school athletic career. She was the first recipient of the Don Kostell Award for Excellence in Athletics, a scholarship named for SJA’s first athletic director. Brigid graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Cleveland State University, and an adapted physical education endorsement from the University of Toledo.

She coaches volleyball in the district and was the Varsity assistant coach at Olmsted Falls High School in 2008 when the team won the Division I State Championship.

She and her husband, Sean, have two daughters, Keeley and Maggie, and live in Olmsted Township.

Tressa Satanek Kemer ‘91 Tressa was MVP all four years at SJA in basketball and was team captain her sophomore, junior, and senior years.

During her senior year basketball season, she was named AllGCCGAC (Greater Cleveland Catholic Girls Athletic Conference) First Team with a scoring average of 14.5 points per game. She was named to several of The Plain Dealer top performance lists that season: 30+ Points Club, 25+ Points Club, 15+ Rebound Club, and 8+ Assist Club.

She was named Player of the Week as well.

She was also named Cuyahoga County Girls All-Scholastic Basketball Player and an AllConference All-Star that season. Tressa’s stats in softball were no less impressive. During her sophomore year, the Jaguars won their fourth straight GCCGAC softball title.

She was named GCCGAC Player of the Week during her junior year with a batting average of .538. She was team captain for softball her senior year. She was chosen by the Cleveland Indians Wahoo Club as the “best softball player at all Westside Catholic girls schools” – an academic and athletic honor. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. She and her husband, Rich Kemer, live in Avon Lake, with their four boys - Ryan, 10, Nicholas, 9, Timmy, 6 and Michael, 3. Sisters who are graduates are Jill Satanek Garlock ’92 and Janet Satanek ’97.

2001 Cross Country State Qualifying Team Jennie Stockdale ‘01

Bridgid McHugh Szlempa ‘02

Jennie earned Varsity letters in both cross country and track, and qualified for Regionals in the 3200m as a freshman and in cross country as a sophomore – and qualified again with the entire cross country team her junior year. She served as the co-captain of the cross country team her senior year (2000-2001), when the team earned a spot in SJA sports history by qualifying for the State Meet.

Jennie earned Academic All-Ohio honors that season. She graduated from the College of Wooster in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and has a Master’s degree in English from Miami University and a Master’s in Poetry from the University of Notre Dame.

She currently teaches composition in Illinois at Lake Forest College, Dominican University and Triton College. She and her husband Eliot Fackler live in Chicago.

Bridgid and her teammates qualified for the State Meet during Bridgid’s junior year. In her senior year, she served as co-captain of the cross country team with her teammate Rachel Mistur ’02, and earned Varsity letters in both sports. She also received an award from SJA for athletes with high academic standing.

Bridgid graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Cleveland State University. She will begin the BSN program at Chamberlain College of Nursing this fall, and is currently employed by Hospice of the Western Reserve. Bridgid and her husband John live in Bay Village. Bridgid is the sister of Eireann McHugh Kanzig ’01.

Rachel Mistur ‘02 As a freshman, Rachel joined the volleyball and track teams. She ran both track and cross country from sophomore year on.

When Coach Fred Kieser put her in a 3200m race, it opened her eyes to cross country. Rachel was captain of both the track and cross country teams. She broke SJA records in cross country for the 5K and in track for the 3200m. She earned three Varsity letters in both sports. After SJA, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Columbia University, a Master’s in Biology from New York University and a Master’s in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. She recently finished her second year of medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Rachel is the daughter of Coletta Neforos ’76 and the sister of Jennifer Mistur ’98.

Miranda Forgac Portteus ‘03 Miranda was a state qualifier with the cross country team her sophomore, junior, and senior years. She also qualified as an individual in cross country her senior year and was the team captain that year. She lettered all four years in both cross country and track. At the Regional Meet at Tiffin her senior year, Miranda qualified individually for the State Meet, which was a personal accomplishment.

She graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and History. Miranda and her husband Tom Portteus have one daughter Elizabeth, and another child on the way. The family lives in Flower Mound, Texas. Miranda is the sister of Allison Forgac Wankowski ’04.

Sheila Peters Vance ‘01 Sheila put her foot skills to work freshman year in basketball, cross country and track.

With the cross country team of 2000, Sheila qualified for the State Meet. She served as cocaptain of the cross country and track teams

L-R: Jennie Stockdale ’01, Sarah Welch ’03, Rachel Mistur ’02, Coach Fred Kieser, Michelle Pomfrey (assistant coach at the time), Vanessa Georgeson ’01 and Miranda Forgac ’03.

Not pictured: Bridgid McHugh Szlempa ’02 and Sheila Peters Vance ’01.

her senior year and earned Varsity letters in both sports all four years. Sheila received a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Fordham University and a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Methodist University. She’s a practicing physician assistant in family medicine. Sheila is married to Adam Vance, a Captain in the U.S. Army.

They have two children, Grant, 2, and Emma, who was born in April. The family lives in Fort Bragg, North Carolina..

Sarah Welch ‘03 When she transferred to SJA her sophomore year, Sarah joined the cross country and track teams and racked up many runningrelated achievements. She was a state qualifier in track for the 4x800 relay her senior year and finished fourth at that meet.

She was a three-time state qualifier with the cross country team. She was the team captain for cross country her senior year and earned three Varsity letters in both cross country and track. Sarah graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The Ohio State University and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from the Northeast Ohio Medical University. She is a pharmacy practice resident at the Cleveland Clinic, pursuing a specialty in critical care. She lives in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

Vanessa Georgeson ‘01 Vanessa joined the cross country and track teams her sophomore year. It was the road to the Cross Country State Meet during her senior year (2000-2001) that proved to be a very special time for Vanessa. “Winning Districts, then qualifying from Regionals to the State Meet was an incredible honor,” says Vanessa. The untimely death of her teammate and friend, Kristin Eucker, had a profound impact on Vanessa during her sophomore year. She graduated from the College of Wooster with a Bachelor’s degree in American History in 2005. After college, Vanessa worked as an AmeriCorps member, servicing the homeless and communitiesin-need. She worked for three years as the Associate Director of Veterans Housing for the national non-profit, Rebuilding Together. Vanessa recently received her Juris Doctorate from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. She is pursuing a career in public interest law.

Vanessa lives in Fairfax, Virginia.

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Saint Joseph Academy awarded $50,000 grant from the Diocese of Cleveland

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aint Joseph Academy has been awarded a grant from the Rooted in Faith – Forward in Hope campaign, a component of the Expanding the Educational Landscape grant program of the Diocese of Cleveland, in support of our current Expanding Minds – Building Futures – Raising Leaders capital campaign.

“We are grateful for the gift from the Diocese for this critical effort to update our 85-year old Academy building,” shared President Mary Ann CorriganDavis ’71. “The Diocese’s generous response to our request will help propel us toward our goal of providing the heating, electrical, safety and technology upgrades our students, faculty and staff so greatly deserve.”

These needed upgrades are critical given the size and age of the building, which makes the Rooted in Faith – Forward in Hope grant all the more significant.

Consider Using Your IRA to Support SJA This Year If you’re age 70 1/2 or older, you may be able to take advantage of an important incentive for charitable giving. Congress has re-authorized the provision that allows donors to make gifts from their IRA accounts without incurring income tax on the withdrawal. This easy, tax-smart gift option enables you to enjoy watching the benefits of your generosity at Saint Joseph Academy by allowing you to transfer gifts up to $100,000 using funds from your IRA without undesirable tax effects.

If you are currently receiving retirement income from an IRA that is taxed as Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), you are entitled to make a direct transfer of all or part of that amount to Saint Joseph Academy. You can make gifts of any amount for any purpose up to $100,000; however, the funds must transfer directly from your IRA to the Academy before December 31, 2013.

Summer Construction Continues Investment to Prepare Tomorrow's Leaders For the past 85 years, heat to SJA was delivered and controlled via a huge pipe in the tunnel underneath St. Joseph Circle from the Congregation of St. Joseph Center. The current phase of construction and renovation made possible by the continued and generous donations to the Expanding Minds ~ Building Future ~ Raising Leaders campaign – makes that huge pipe just an historical notation.

A new hot water boiler was delivered in early June. The energy efficient boiler will

provide heat for the 100,000-square-foot school.

“By removing the radiators and installing the new boiler, we will be able to provide an extremely efficient and easily controlled system that will distribute even and safe heat for all the classrooms and offices,” stated Rick Morscher, Director of Building and Ground Maintenance.

In addition to removing radiators, this summer’s construction projects also included upgrading the building’s electricity, expanding the campus-wide wireless connectivity, adding telephones in each classroom for public address and safety purposes, installing an addressable fire-alarm system throughout the entire building, and introducing a lower level fire suppression system.

As we gratefully watch the renovations and improvement to our 85-year-old building, we know that we can only achieve all of our goals with the help of our alumnae, parents and friends. We still need $1.6 million to complete

all the improvements.

That is a huge sum, but we know there are many more friends of the Academy who want to help. With your donations to the Expanding Minds ~ Building Futures ~ Raising Leaders Campaign, Saint Joseph Academy will continue to change the lives of our students, their families and our communities for generations to come.

“All the improvements, coming on top of the additions last year of our expanded dining hall, Scholars’ Porch and Howley Terrace, will ensure the long-term viability of Saint Joseph Academy and help provide a safer, healthier and more stimulating learning environment for students,” shared President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71.

To learn how you can help Saint Joseph Academy achieve its goals, please contact Constance Sipple, CFRE, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 216.671.0166 or csipple@sja1890.org.

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Scholarships Honor Compassionate Leaders Sr. Kathleen Carey CJS ’49

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hree beloved members of our community were honored this summer by alumnae who established scholarships in their names: Sr. Kathleen Carey CSJ ’49, Ms. Mary Lou Halligan, and Ms. Jeanette Truskot (formerly Sr. Norma CSJ). Each of these scholarships were created to recognize the profound impact these women had on the donors’ lives and ensure that future generations of young women can enjoy similar experiences through an education rooted in the charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph. All of the donors hope that you will choose to join them with a gift to these funds to help them reach the thresholds needed for the scholarships to be fully endowed.

It is part of the mission of the Sisters the Congregation of St. Joseph to ‘serve where needed.’ Not only has Sr. Kathleen Carey CSJ ’49 (formerly Sr. Mary Terrence) served where needed, but also in whatever capacity was necessary at the time. At Saint Joseph Academy, that has meant serving as an art and theology teacher, chair of the art department, class moderator, building manager, alumnae director, fundraiser, interim principal, unofficial official decorator of the school for Christmas and special events, and serving on numerous volunteer committees to support the school – including the current steering committee of the Expanding Minds ~ Building Futures ~ Raising Leaders capital

Ms. Jeanette Truskot

campaign. No matter where she has worked she has touched so many lives. People are inspired by her talent, her energy, her insights, her irrepressible humor and kindness. One of these individuals chose to honor her former teacher with the establishment of the Sister Kathleen Carey CSJ ’49 Scholarship this summer. The anonymous alumna is hoping others who love Sr. Kathleen will contribute.

“It would be wonderful if we could fund this sooner, rather than later,” she stated, “so Sr. Kathleen can meet the students who will benefit from her scholarship.”

“This is a unique time in our lives – a time of reflection and growing awareness of the pivotal individuals who influenced our becoming,” shared Ms. Sally Bubnick Niklas N’60. “For a number of Nazareth alumnae, Jeanette Truskot – or Sr. Norma as we fondly knew her – comes to mind as one of those people. Many of us desire to leave a legacy of some kind and pass forward what was ‘good’ to those who come after us.” It was in this context that former students of Jeanette’s began dreaming of ‘passing forward’ the gifts they were given while students at Nazareth Academy through the establishment of the Jeanette Truskot Scholarship. Sr. Norma (now Jeanette Truskot) began teaching at Nazareth Academy when the school opened in the fall of 1957 and continued teaching there for 13 years. She is fondly remembered as a

Ms. Mary Lou Halligan

special teacher who imparted both technical skills as well as invaluable life lessons, forming relationships with her students that continue to this day. Alumnae recall her true interest in them as individuals – not just for their work in the classroom - and feel that she was truly invested in their success.

Finally, another anonymous donor hopes fellow alumnae will help her honor long time health instructor and school nurse Ms. Mary Lou Halligan through the establishment of the Mary Louise Halligan Memorial Scholarship. Mary Lou enjoyed a long career serving others as a nurse at St. John’s Hospital and shared her talents with the SJA community from 1965 to 1986. “As a student at SJA, Mrs. Halligan was always a kind person with a warm heart. She treated her students as if they were her own children, providing a listening ear, guidance and support.” She was a dedicated caregiver. Mary Lou's daughter Maureen Halligan Meyer ’72 also had a career in nursing.

Please join these alumnae in celebrating these legendary women with a gift to help complete their scholarship funds or consider establishing your own tribute scholarship today! Gifts should be mailed to the Advancement Office, Saint Joseph Academy, 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111, with a notation indicating which scholarship will be the beneficiary of your generosity.

Thank You For Helping Us Reach Our Annual Fund Goal!

For more than 400 of our 665 students, the ability to receive a Saint Joseph Academy education is made possible through tuition assistance from our Annual Fund. We want to sincerely thank all our alumnae, friends and the Congregation of St. Joseph for helping us exceed our goal in 2012-13, raising $382,000 for the young women of Saint Joseph Academy. We are deeply appreciative and hope that you will continue to support the Annual Fund in the 2013-14 school year.

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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.

Margaret Wagner Baxendale ’40 on the death of her sister, Mary Jean Wagner Speer ’38.

Noreene Hurley Ferry ’40 on the death of her sister, Mercedes Hurley Hughes ’44.

Bonnie Aspery Branch ’46 on the death of her brother, Adelbert Aspery.

Louise O’Brien Sandercock ’48 on the death of her brother, Fr. James O’Brien.

Doris Reitz Toth ’48, Carole Reitz O’Toole ’51, and Margaret Reitz Gesing ’67 on the death of their sister, Patricia Reitz Fondy T’45.

Betty Gedeon Dantio ’49 on the death of her husband, Robert Dantio.

Kathleen Filbin Patton ’49 on the death of her brother, Patrick Filbin.

Mary Ann Kelly Kolenz ’52 on the death of her husband and Dianne Kolenz Smith N’77 and Kathy Kolenz Stenger N’79 on the death of their father, James Kolenz.

Carol Brodnik Trayte ’53 on the death of her husband, Ronald Trayte.

Marjory Schwartz Cole ’55, Virginia Schwartz Protsik ’56, and Elizabeth Schwartz Terry ’66 on the death of their brother, James Schwartz.

Margaret Whelan Farling ’56 on the death of her brother, Edward Whelan.

Kathleen McKenna Kelly ’56 on the death of her mother and Marilyn Caleb Bertalan ’58 on the death of her sister, Georgene Caleb McKenna ’37.

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Lois Blatnick Opincar ’56 on the death of her husband and Gale Opincar Odell ’78 and Yvonne Opincar Sankovich ’81 on the death of their father, Andrew Opincar.

Patricia Smith Casillo ’57 on the death of her husband, Donald Casillo.

Rosemary Kerrigan Eyerman ’57, Shirley Kerrigan Libbey ’59, and Ruth Kerrigan Keefe ’61 on the death of their mother, Angela Kerrigan.

Carolyn Marquard Fulkerson ’57 on the death of her mother, Catherine Marquard.

Mary Bertke O’Connor ’57 and Linda Bertke Califra ’60 on the death of their brother, William Bertke.

Mary Ann Toddy Stimson ’57 on the death of her brother, Thomas Toddy.

Lenore Matyas Marquardt ’58 on the death of her brother, John Matyas.

Kathy Murray Metzger ’60 on the death of her brother, James Murray.

Mary Ann English Bernath ’61 and Judy English Murphy ’74 on the death of their brother, Michael English.

Eleanor Spitzig McCarthy ’61 on the death of her husband, Michael McCarthy.

Roseanne Koch Sopuch ’61 on the death of her husband and Mary Sopuch Stromberg N’66 on the death of her brother, Carmen Sopuch.

Louise Wolf ’61 and Melanie Wolf Hack ’72 on the death of their brother, Raymond Wolf.

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Cheryl Millett Gazso ’63 on the death of her husband, Charles Gazso.

Vera Wedmedyk Kap N’63 and Nancy Wedmedyk Alexander N’74 on the death of their mother, Luba Wedmedyk.

Sallianne Saltsman Bonacci ’65 on the death of her husband and Jennifer Bonacci ’92 and Beth Bonacci Kolokoske ’97 on the death of their father, Robert Bonacci.

Rita Lipinski Dunlap ’65, Carol Lipinski May ’72, and Diana Lipinski Gaul ’75 on the death of their father, John Lipinski.

Linda Lyons Graff ’65 on the death of her husband, Lawrence Graff.

Eileen Koopman Zaferopolos N’65 on the death of her mother, Mary Koopman.

Karen Popp Cava N’66 on the death of her mother, Pauline Popp.

Peggy Stoessner Foulkrod N’67 and Mary Beth Stoessner Banks N’71 on the death of their mother, Elizabeth Stoessner.

Mary Bender Flynn N’67 on the death of her brother, John Bender.

Sandra Chmura Sajner N’67 on the death of her father, Bernard Chmura.

Paula Collett Saylor N’67 on the death of her mother, Pauline Collett.

Judith Hughes Collins ’68, Ruth Hughes Speer ’71, and Nancy Hughes Wagner ’73 on the death of their father, William Hughes.

Kathryn Sirocky ’68 on the death of her brother, Michael Sirocky.

Donna Schultz N’68, former SJA English teacher, on the death of her father, Edwin Schultz.

Mary Louise Gardner Ode-Viala ’69 on the death of her sister, Elaine Gardner Miller ’72.

Barbara DeMichael Fahey N’66 and Janet DeMichael Eitel N’69 on the death of their sister, Sue King.

Kathy Kerline Amos ’71, Jean Kerline Czarnecki ’72, Joan Kerline Nowak ’72, and Patty Kerline Gage ’74 on the death of their mother, Betty Kerline.

Donna Dans Landsberg N’66 on the death of her father, Anthony Dans.

Clare Cavoli Lopez ’72 and Terri Cavoli ’82 on the death of their mother, Janice Cavoli.

Irene Olaszek Vail N’66 on the death of her mother, Jadwiga Olaszek.

Lou Ann Cimperman Anghel N’72 on the death of her husband, Daniel Anghel.

Judy Lungo ’67 on the death of her brother, Peter Lungo, Sr.

Linda Hoban Herzberger N’72 on the death of her mother, Hilda Hoban.

Karen Prickett ’67 on the death of her mother, Mary “Marie” Prickett.

Susan Paulus Barna N’67 and Peggy Paulus Neff N’73 on the death of their father, Kenneth Paulus.

Roseanne Pajka N’72 on the death of her father, Stanley Pajka.

Katherine Mazanec Kevany ’73 on the death of her husband, James Kevany.

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Patricia Washburn Schlosser ’73 and Barbara Washburn Ashley ’74 on the death of their sister, Deborah Washburn Friedman ’70.

Colleen Coughlin Szep ’76 and Mary Pat Coughlin O’Neil ’79 on the death of their father, Michael Coughlin.

Patricia Scully Rehor ’79, Mary Jo Scully Vonderau ’80, and Eileen Scully Mills ’83 on the death of their father, Larry Scully.

Mary Anne Garvey N’73 on the death of her mother, Anna Garvey.

Maureen Rokicky Charnigo N’76 on the death of her father, Charles Rokicky.

Nadia Ilczyszyn Jantonia N’79 on the death of her father, Wasyl Ilczyszyn.

Christine Pelley Conroy N’76 on the death of her father, Stanley Pelley.

Christine Sabol Rosenberger N’79 on the death of her father, George Sabol.

Gloria Gresko Somerville ’74 and Gail Gresko ’75 on the death of their brother, Gary Gresko.

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

Teri Cinolotac ’80 on the death of her brother, Roger Cinolotac.

Anita Murray Ulman ’74, Colette Murray ’76, Maureen Murray ’78, and Mary Kay Murray ’81 on the death of their brother, Michael Murray.

Carol Mayercin Orges ’77, Patricia Mayercin Balog ’78, and Mary Beth Mayercin ’88 on the death of their mother, Jane Mayercin.

Marilyn Hauck VanHorn ’74, Theresa Hauck Fedor ’75, and Patricia Hauck Care ’77 on the death of their mother, Margaret Hauck.

Cindy Theis Timoteo ’77 and Kelli Theis Murray ’80 on the death of their stepfather, Robert Kay.

Irene Kozinski Wynn N’73 on the death of her mother, Irene Kozinski.

Eileen Corrigan Smoot ’74 on the death of her husband, Peter Smoot.

Ann Marie Cozzens Fuchs N’74 and Mary Cozzens Stewart N’76 on the death of their father, James Cozzens.

Mary Jane Christyson N’75 and Patricia Christyson Clark N’78 on the death of their sister, Lynn Christyson Slane N’67.

Monica Fiala Neville N’75 on the death of her father, Joseph Fiala.

Mary Ann Kunzler Wishnosky N’75 on the death of her brother, Thomas Kunzler.

Dorothy Schuld-Johnson ’76 and Theresa Schuld Kaufmann ’78 on the death of their brother, Joseph Schuld.

Carol Judd Schellin ’76 and Janet Judd Hillbery ’80 on the death of their mother, Frances Judd.

Constance Corrigan Dierman N’77 on the death of her father and Patricia Corrigan Baranuk ’47 on the death of her brother, Charles Corrigan.

Sheila Lavish Gulick N’77 on the death of her mother, Eileen Lavish.

Joan Burger Kettel N’80 on the death of her mother, Geraldine Burger.

Anne Chambers Gallagher ’81 on the death of her brother, Francis Chambers.

Marie Kokotaylo King ’82 on the death of her father, Emil Kokotaylo.

Jennifer Davis ’84 on the death of her mother, Mabel Davis.

Michele Mountcastle McGinnis ’86 on the death of her father, William Mountcastle.

Maureen Santoro ’86 on the death of her mother, Mary Ann Santoro.

Lisa Kovach Nar ’87 on the death of her father, Steven Kovach.

Patricia Ginley Donofrio ’78 on the death of her husband, Joseph Donofrio.

Diana Molinari Pervaiz ’87 on the death of her father, Luciano Molinari.

Stephanie Carlozzi Galvin ’78 on the death of her son, John Galvin.

Colleen Campbell ’89 on the death of her mother, Mary Campbell.

Patricia Killeen Warther ’78 and Sheila Killeen Deitrick ’81 on the death of their mother, Mary Patricia Killeen.

Pamela Minerd ’89 on the death of her father, John Minerd.

Joan Kaplan Sanda N’78 on the death of her mother, Janice Pimsner Kaplan ’48.

Angela DelVecchio Flores ’91 on the death of her father, Joseph DelVecchio.

Laura Jedacek Hagerman ’91 on the death of her husband, Creg Hagerman.

Marcie Delia ’00 and Molly Delia ’05 on the death of their father, Rick Delia.

Becky Messner Shimko ’01 and Molly Messner ’09 on the death of their father, Jay Messner.

Jacqueline Broderick ’02 on the death of her father, Bill Broderick.

Jessica Carpenter Myers ’03, Kristina Carpenter ’03, and Nikole Carpenter ’11 on the death of their mother, Kathleen Carpenter.

Elizabeth Dolesch ’06 on the death of her sister, Andrea Dolesch Cantlin ’02.

Ellen Setzer ’08 on the death of her father, Michael Setzer.

Abigail Storc ’15 on the death of her father, Brian Storc.

Katherine White ’15 on the death of her father and Anne White Johnston ’83 and Rita White ’87 on the death of their brother, William White.

Please remember in your prayers the following deceased alumnae.

Georgene Caleb McKenna ‘37 Mary Jean Wagner Speer ‘38 Margaret Hummel McAvoy ‘42 Mercedes Hurley Hughes ‘44 Patricia Reitz Fondy T’45 Janice Pimsner Kaplan ‘48 Loretta Cooney Miller ‘50 Sr. Donna Emerson, CSJ ‘54 Lynn Christyson Slane N’67 Andrea Latiak Long ‘69 Deborah Washburn Friedman ‘70 Elaine Gardner Miller ‘72 Andrea Dolesch Cantlin ‘02

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The Fontbonne Society: Leaving a Legacy

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ver the years, many wonderfully generous individuals have included Saint Joseph Academy in their estate planning. Some have been motivated by appreciation for what the school has done for them or their children. Some chose to honor a special teacher or Sister of the Congregation of St. Joseph, or a person who helped them at an important point in their life. The Fontbonne Society was established to recognize these generous parents, alumnae, parents of alumnae, grandparents, and friends of Saint Joseph Academy for their commitment and support of our mission.

The Fontbonne Society is named in honor of Mother St. John Fontbonne, who re-founded the Congregation of St. Joseph after the French Revolution in 1808, and later sent the first six Sisters of St. Joseph to America in 1836. The Fontbonne Society allows us to recognize our legacy donors

during their lifetime. Unfortunately, many of our generous supporters have never notified the school of their intentions. We would be humbled and honored to welcome you into The Fontbonne Society if you have or would like to: • Provide for Saint Joseph Academy in your will or trust.

• Designate SJA as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan, savings bond, bank account or life insurance policy.

• Name Saint Joseph Academy as a beneficiary of a planned gift.

Calling Future Jaguars!

A Fall Open House is being held on Sunday, October 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. Prospective students and their parents will have the opportunity to learn about Saint Joseph Academy’s many academic opportunities, meet faculty and tour the school and campus. For more information, please visit www.sja1890.org and look under the “Admissions” tab.

Admission and Scholarship testing will be held on Saturday, November 2 and November 9 from 9-11:30 a.m.

Other important Admission dates include: Shadowing Program: September 23-December 12, 2013.

Mother-Daughter Evening: September 20.

To be added to the membership of the Fontebonne Society, please contact Constance Sipple, CFRE, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at csipple@ sja1890.org or 216.671.0166 or clip and mail the following to her attention at the Academy.

Leaving a Legacy at Saint Joseph Academy I am/We are pleased to inform you that I/we (check all that apply): Have already included Saint Joseph Academy in my/our estate plans.

Am/are considering a planned gift to Saint Joseph Academy.

Would like a personal call or visit to discuss a planned gift.

Would like to receive information about how to include Saint Joseph Academy in a will.

Contact Information: Name (s): _________________________________________________________________________

Spring Scholarship Luncheon 2013 Alumnae and friends gathered in May to renew friendships and help raise scholarship funds so that other young women will benefit from the excellent education provided by SJA. Participants included graduates ranging from the classes of 1940 to 2010. At the end of the day, not only did all enjoy a wonderful afternoon, but more than $12,350 was raised for scholarships. This year’s sponsors were Ennis Court and Charles Schwab.

Thank you to all who attended and we look forward to seeing you next May for the 2014 Scholarship Luncheon!

Address: __________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________________________________________________ State: _________________________________________ ZIP: ______________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________________ Saint Joseph Academy, 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111

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Saint Joseph Academy UPDATE

L-R: Dianne DeTrow Harkin '62, Annette Campanella Gorris '62, Kathleen Colleran Goldbach '62 and Linda Kirby Smith '62.

Beyonds Alumnae

1960s

Elaine Kasl Bakos N’60 is a member of the “Greater Cleveland Chorus,” the Cleveland division of the Sweet Adeline International women’s a capella barbershop organization. They recently took first place at a regional competition, qualifying them for the International competition for the seventh consecutive time. Angela Tutak Davis ’95 also is a member of the “Greater Cleveland Chorus.”

Cleveland State University to obtain a degree in Education with an emphasis on middle school and music education.

Carol Heinle N’64 and her family-owned business The Sausage Shoppe in Old Brooklyn was recently featured in an article in Crain’s Cleveland Business on the occasion of their 75th anniversary in business.

Beth Gryzbowski Litten ’99 was inducted into the John Carroll University Athletic Hall of Fame for volleyball, track and field.

Loretta Needham McCafferty N’67 married Jerry McCafferty on March 16, 2013 at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in Cleveland.

Maureen Brady Johnson ’69 is the author of the play “Beatlemania” that was chosen to be performed this summer as part of the “Ticket To Write Festival” in Liverpool, England.

Maureen’s play is one of only two chosen by American playwrights for this festival.

1970s

Deborah Prucha Tierney N’70 received a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Oakland University. She is Adjunct Assistant Professor at Oakland University’s School of Nursing. Deborah is also a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Kidz1st Pediatrics in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She and her husband, Deane, will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in September and reside in Rochester Hills.

1980s

Eileen Luna ’87 graduated from Cuyahoga Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Education. She will be attending

Elizabeth Weiland Bennet ’89 recently completed her Master’s degree in Nursing from Kent State University. Elizabeth wants to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

1990s

2000s

Ashley Nemeh ’06 wrote and performed a song for Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight at the “Call To Courage Benefit” for these rescued women in Cleveland. The song is available on iTunes, with all proceeds from the song will go to the fund.

Monica Laco Simmons ’06 married Chris Simmons on July 6, 2013. Her maid of honor was Jessie Rowe ’06.

Bridesmaids included Maureen McGuirk ’06 and Julie Semenec ’06. Mrs. Christine Miller, SJA Music teacher, was vocalist and Clare Panek ’14 was violinist.

Emma Cleary ’09, after graduating early with honors from Case Western Reserve University, went to El Salvador to serve the dear neighbor. She has also been admitted to Yale’s Graduate School of Nursing, where she will pursue a Master’s degree.

Chelsea Cunningham Lilly ’09 married Tj Lee Lilly in Ash Cave at Hocking Hills on June 22, 2013. Her maid of honor was Katie Dugan ’09. Chelsea also recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a BSN in Nursing.

CubClub Elizabeth Stanek Reagan ’98 & James Reagan a son, Zachary Joseph, born January 11, 2013 Jeannie Gedra De Monte ’99 & Rollie De Monte a daughter, Margot Aline, born January 3, 2013 Pamela Buccier McCormick ’99 & Christopher McCormick a daughter, Kelsey Christine, born March 5, 2013 Erin Hritz Nance ’00 & Patrick Nance a daughter, Reaghan Elizabeth, born February 5, 2013 Kathleen Amos Negrey ’00 & Jason Negrey a daughter, Cassidy Brynn, born February 20, 2013 Maureen Kerwin Wentz ’00 & Ben Wentz a son, Seamus David, born April 27, 2013 Mary Lanzola Bailey ’02 & Josh Bailey a daughter, Helen Irene, born April 11, 2013 Kristen Hauberg Cantrell ’03 & Matt Cantrell a daughter, Ava Rose, born April 29, 2013 Allison Forgac Wankowski ’04 & Michael Wankowski a son, Nathan Thomas, born March 30, 2013 Kristin Karn ’09 & Jaime Flores a daughter, Genevieve Marie, born March 23, 2013

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LOOKINGAHEAD Nazareth Academy Reunion Luncheon All Nazareth Academy alumnae are invited to a luncheon on Sunday, September 8, 2013, being held at the 100th Bomb Group restaurant.

Special recognition will be given to attendees of reunion classes, especially the class of 1963 celebrating its 50-year reunion. Invitations will be mailed in August to local alumnae and to those who have requested to receive one.

Saint Therese Academy Reunion Luncheon All Saint Therese Academy alumnae are invited to attend their annual luncheon on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Saint Joseph Academy.

Invitations will be mailed in August.

Save the Date!

Attention all alumnae who graduated in years ending with “3” or “8.”

This is the year to meet up with old friends and create new bonds! Please “Save the Dates” for the Saint Joseph Academy Grand Reunion Weekend of events: Friday, October 11, 2013 Gathering at SJA for Classes of 1998, 2003, 2008 Saturday, October 12, 2013 Grand Reunion dinner at the Westwood Country Club for all classes ending in “3” or “8” Sunday, October 13, 2013 Brunch at SJA for the following classes: 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963 Sunday, October 13, 2013 Mass at SJA for all alumnae, family and friends. Followed by light refreshments and Open House at SJA

Distinguished Alumnae Awards Nominations are being accepted for the 2014 Distinguished Alumnae Awards. This biennial event will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014. If you would like to nominate an alumna of Saint Joseph Academy, Nazareth Academy, or Saint Therese Academy, you can find a nomination form at www.sja1890.org/alumnae.

For more information on these events, please contact Alumnae Director, Mary Ann Fischer ’66, at 216-619-1653 or maf@sja1890.