College aCCeptanCes Class of 2023
Appalachian State University
Auburn University *
Bennington College
Blue Ridge Community College Vet Tech Program *
Boston University *
Bridgewater College
Catholic University *
Christopher Newport University *
College of Charleston *
College of William & Mary *
Duquesne University
East Carolina University *
Elon University *
Georgia State University
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hollins University
Hood College
Howard University
James Madison University *
Longwood University *
Louisiana State University
Mary Baldwin University
Miami University, Oxford *
Michigan State University
Mount Saint Mary’s University *
NewU University
New York University
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T
North Carolina Central University
Ohio University
Old Dominion University *
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Penn State University *
Purdue University Fort Wayne *
Radford University *
Randolph-Macon College *
Roanoke College *
Savannah College of Art and Design *
Seton Hall University
Southeastern University *
St. Olaf College
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
The University of Alabama
University of Aberdeen *
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
K atherine “K ay” Wellhouse White ’73 Commencement Speaker
University of Georgia
University of Kentucky *
University of Mary Washington *
University of Miami
University of Minnesota
University of New Hampshire
University of Northwestern Ohio
University of North Carolina, Wilmington *
University of Rochester
University of South Carolina, Columbia *
University of Tennessee
University of Toledo
University of Vermont *
University of Virginia *
Virginia Commonwealth University *
Virginia Tech *
Virginia Union University
Wake Forest University *
Washington and Lee University
Western New England University
Xavier University
* Matriculation
Kay Wellhouse White has always felt a part of Saint Gertrude High School. Growing up a block from the school on Stuart Avenue, the community was a dominant factor in her life. She played tennis on the court by Tilden Avenue and played various sports on both Saint Gertrude’s and Benedictine’s campuses prior to entering as a freshman.
After graduating from Saint Gertrude in 1973, she attended Westhampton College of the University of Richmond graduating with a Bachelors Arts degree in education. Her early professional years were spent in banking at F&M (now Bank of America). Kay earned a certificate in bank management from the University of Virginia in 1985 and went on to become the bank’s branch manageer.
The church has always been a central part of Kay’s life as highlighted by her later professional endeavors. She was employed by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond at both Saint Benedict Catholic School and Saint Bridget Catholic School in various educational roles. She later became a Catholic campus minister for Randolph Macon College where she had the opportunity to share the spiritual life of many young people.
She has been a member of Saint Bridget Catholic Church for 33 years and has served in numerous volunteer roles across the Richmond community. Kay is a past member of the Board of Trustees for Saint Gertrude High School and currently serves on the Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Woods Retirement Community.
Her most cherished roles include: wife to Patrick; mother to Elizabeth (SGHS 2004), Christopher (BHS 2006), and Bridget (SGHS 2008); mother-inlaw to Matthew and Rebecca; and ultimate dream job as grandmother to Lilly (future Gertie Class of 2029) and Harvey (future Cadet Class of 2034).
exerCises Class of 2023
CommenCement
Benedictine Schools of Richmond McMurtrie-Reynolds Pavilion June 2, 2023
saint gertrude high sChool 100th Annual Commencement
proCessional
James River Brass Quintet
invoCation
Sister Joanna Burley, O.S.B.
Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia
WelCome
Amy Roussy Pickral ’95
Saint Gertrude Head of School
salutatorian
Helen Faye Counts
Class of 2023 presentation and song
Samantha Lauren Smith President, Class of 2023
Frances Madeleine Lang Song Contest Leader, 2023
valediCtorian
Erin E. Woodson
golden JuBilarians
Jesse A. Grapes
Benedictine Schools of Richmond President
graduation address
Kay Wellhouse White ’73
presentation of aWards
The Walter Gannon Diocesan Scholarship
The Ann Marie Caraker Hancock ’64
Award for Outstanding Leadership and Achievement
The Lori Savik Memorial Award
The Marian Character Leadership Award
Conferring of diplomas
Amy Roussy Pickral ’95 and Mr. Drew S. Mugford ’86
Closing remarKs
Mr. Drew S. Mugford ’86
Blessing
Abbot Placid D. Solari, O.S.B.
Abbot of Belmont Abbey
reCessional
James River Brass Quintet
2022-23 administration
Jesse Grapes, Benedictine Schools of Richmond President
Drew Mugford ’86, Benedictine Schools of Richmond Principal
Sister Joanna Burley, O.S.B., Prioress
Abbot Placid D. Solari, O.S.B. ’70, Abbot
Amy Roussy Pickral ’95, Saint Gertrude Head of School
Jennifer Bigelow, Benedictine Schools of Richmond Academic Dean
Mandy Murphy Rentschler ’97, Saint Gertrude Dean of Students
Class of 2023
Olivia Grace Altovilla + ^
Camille M. Boyd *
Carolyn Therese Cogswell + * ^
Kai’a La’Shae Coley
Helen Faye Counts + ^
Abigayle Elizabeth Crumley +
Isabella Adriana Flores + ^
Chloe Elizabeth Fricks +
Mary Grace Gibrall ^
Anne Elizabeth Gleberman + ^
Leilany Alexandra Gomez
Carrington Grace Hayes ^
Elise Lauren Hickman +
Elizabeth Payton Horan + ^
Elizabeth Scout Kennon + * ^
Frances Madeleine Lang + ^
Abigail Sydney Lee
Virginia Rose Lee +
Lydia Kate Lombos * ^
Anna Sinclair Looney + *
Mary Margaret Moonan Losch +
Macy Veigh Marshall + *
Maya Grace McClellan +
+ GPA 3.5 or higher - Gold Cord
Class of 1973 golden JuBilarians
Ellen Roberts Abbott
Lisa Leary Alderson
Mary Lawrence Armistead
Elizabeth A. Baird
Judith L. Bartnik
Bettie Berlin Berndt
Brenda Collins Blackard
Susan McDonald Bohache
Caroline Meadow Messerschmidt *
Madelyn E. Mitchell * ^
Maria Del Mar Moros + ^
Libby Ann Munro ^
Paige Elizabeth Newcomb *
Prisha Reddy Pavan +
Tabitha Baird Pickral ^
Katherine Elizabeth Poe *
Logan Emily Richardson + *
Adrienne Renee Rodgers ^
Jenna Gracen Schwab +
Neisha Kate Shick *
Taylor Maria Shropshire +
Ann Marie Smith ^
Samantha Lauren Smith + *
Lauren Elizabeth Stone +
Carter Elizabeth Borja Strite +
Isabelle Szczerbinski + *
Christa Marie Tuohy + * ^
Neena Kayla Vijay
Colleen Dunn Weir + *
Erin E. Woodson +
* 200 or more hours of service - Green Cord
^ Elizabeth Ann Seton Diocesan Cord for at least 12 years attending Catholic schools - Multi-Colored Cord
Class Colors: pinK & lime
Class offiCers
Sam Smith, President
Anna Looney, Vice President
Scout Kennon, Secretary/Treasurer
Kai’a Coley, Chaplain
Logan Richardson, Historian
Liv Altovilla, SCA Representative
Christa Tuohy, SCA Representative
Class advisors
Meghan Madel, Head Advisor
Grace Cuevas
Mary Riley
Barbara M. Bowles
Nancy Lewis Brechtelsbauer
Nancy Kerner Broaddus
Mary C. Broughton-Spruill
Margaret H. Browder
Cathy K. Cabell
Barbara Berlin Carr
Margaret Clarke
Renee Espinola Cohen
Victoria Stanley Conley
Nancy Schauble Cooke
Barbara Fulgham Cooper
Debra L. David
Kathleen Dimond
Barbara A. Dooley
Kerri Williams Dutchak †
Carol Crone Eanes
Cynthia Etz
Susan Muse Fisher
Jacqueline Dorr Flesher
Rosa Esteve Foster
Sheila Arrighi Gervasoni
Lisa Covert Gibbs
Diane Howard Glass
Karen Toney Gragnani
Monica Powers Gragnani
Bonnie Sue Barden Hall
Barbara Baird Harris
Beverly Fussell Hopcroft
Carol Shipshinski Howard
Marie Walker Jennings
Anne Marie Wilkenson Jordan
Donna Doane Jordan
Theresa Bryan Keel
Beverly Bernardini Kirby
Mary K. Lane
Mary A. Lange
Nancy Holmgren Larsen
Deborah Goodman Leshner
Virginia Hanky Lewis
Pamela Watson Livesay
Gina M. Loehr †
Shelley Lewis Manley
Lisa Moore Martin
Sharon I. McGowan
Eileen McSweeney †
June Moore Medlin
Helen Moore-Harbeson
Mary Kline Moran
Lisa S. Morton
Cindy LaPlace Moss
Betsy Lanier Murphy
Rebecca Yates Murray
Carol A. Nitz
Patricia Hollins Norton
Susan L. Nowell
Deborah Jolliffe Orband
Deborah Walsh Perry
Nora E. Riley
Alice Zanzola Rother
Elizabeth Vickers Rottman
Sandra Sapere
Elizabeth A. Scott †
Angela Liscio Scott
Suzanne Forsee Seretis
Renee Quarte Sheehy
Laurie Lewis Shepherd
Tamara Slaughter
Lourie Simon Sledd
Denise Smith †
Michelle Solari Smith
Janet Williams Southern †
Margaret Rollins Stanton
Gabrielle Y. Ward
Mary Ellen Wallo Wash
Katherine Wellhouse White
Mary Jo Schepker Wright
Robin L. Wyatt †
2022-23 BenediCtine sChools of riChmond Board of trustees
Mrs. Theresa Bahen ’76
Mrs. Debbie Berger ’87
Mrs. Bridget Ryan Berman ’78
Mrs. Kathy Bliley ’68
Sister Joanna Burley O.S.B.
BG. Norvell V. Coots ’76
Mr. Jay Davenport
Mr. Buddy Gadams ’89
Mr. Rodney Ganey ’69
Mr. Michael Kehoe ’84
Fr. Christopher Kirchgessner O.S.B.
Mrs. Leslie Koenig-Stack ’74
Fr. Jonathan Licari O.S.B.
Mr. Kevin McNamara ’74
Ms. Phillis Oeters ’75
Mr. Steve Reardon ’80
Mr. Ken Sullivan
Mr. Joseph R. Swedish ’69
Del. R. Lee Ware
Monsignor John Williams ’56
2022-23 BenediCtine eduCational foundation Board
Mr. Paul “Chip” Bliley, Jr. ’67
Mr. Richard E. Dolan, III
Mr. Matt J. Gadams ’88
Mrs. Shannon Garbett ’88
Mr. Geoff Gasperini
Mr. Jesse A. Grapes
Mr. Chris Keegan ’03
Mr. Michael P. Kehoe ’84
Mr. Terrence W. Kerner ’86
Mrs. Shelley N. Kuhn ’75
RADM Allie Leslie ’81
Abbot Placid D. Solari, O.S.B. ’70
Mr. Geoff McDonald
Mrs. Evelyn V. McGill ’75
Mrs. Buni Neighbors
Mr. Toriano Phillips ’90
Mr. Stephen G. Reardon ’80
Mr. Randy Reynolds, Jr.
Mr. Todd D. Rogers ’83
Mr. Richard E. Smith ’88
Mr. Greg Stivers
Mr. George J. Strother, Jr. ’92
Mr. Matthew D. White ’83
† Deceased
