IHA Spring 2018 Newsletter

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SPRING 2018 VOL. 34, NO. 1

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2018 Hall of Fame

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IHA Named Grand Champion in Just Drive Pledge Competition

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First Semester NHS Awards

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Class of 2020 Day of Service

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english teachers, ms. maureen mcNulty and dr. Sue Kenney, working together during IHa’s day of Professional development.

Cover Shot: Former IHa principal, Sr. ellen cronan, aScJ, at right, catches up with present communications department chairperson, mrs. lorraine mongelli P’94, at the 2018 Hall of Fame reception.

Former colleagues, both inspirational women were inducted as members of this year’s class.

Our Mission

Immaculate Heart Academy is a college preparatory high school in the Archdiocese of Newark which has as its purpose the complete education of young women.

By both cultivating the traditional Christian values of the Roman Catholic Church and by upholding exceptional academic standards, IHA offers a unique educational experience for the young women in our community. Immaculate Heart Academy strives to develop every aspect of the individual by educating the mind, nurturing the spirit, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. By instilling in its students a sense of responsibility, confidence, justice, peace, and compassion, Immaculate Heart Academy prepares its students for life throughout the twenty-first century.

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2018 Hall of Fame honorees, mrs. yolanda Kunz P’92, ‘94 GP’20, ‘21 and Sr. ellen cronan, aScJ

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Patricia molloy

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Jason Schlereth

edItOR-IN-cHIeF tara Hopfenspirger cONtRIButORS John downey PHOtOGRaPHy mike Hamlett Photography, Patrizia Proscia, lisa encke, Beth diciancia Garrigan’76, maureen mcNulty, alice Nudelman, and tara Hopfenspirger deSIGN cast members of the 2018 children’s theater production of “Once upon a crime: the trial of Goldilocks”

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applied engineering club members give a “helping hand.”

2018 Beefsteak attendees, standing are lori meaney P’20, anthony cavlov P’20, Patricia cavlov P’20, Jeanmarie Shea’21, and carolyn Buckridge.

Seated are Joseph moore P’20, christina Braden-moore P’20, and Grace macalintal P’18.

2017-18 IHa Basketball team huddle

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President’s Corner

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Did You Know That...

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Scene Around IHA

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Winter Sports Wrap-Up

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Class Notes

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In Memoriam

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Carly DePhillips’18, Rosie the Blue Eagle, Natalie Christopoul’18, and Abigail Heffernan’18

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President’s Corner Dear friends, The school year is coming to a close and, as we look back on the past few months, we know that the young women who have experienced the sisterhood and community of Immaculate Heart Academy will never forget those lifechanging days, weeks, and months. The quality of the academic experience, the kindness and caring of their teachers, and the positive and affirming relationships they have developed will never leave them. They will always be part of the fifty-eight-year-old IHA family.

St. Paul’s Epistle to the Corinthians reminds us that faith, hope, and love abide but that the greatest of these is love. I hope that each of our students knows this, feels this on every day that they are with us. That is the mission of Immaculate Heart Academy—to make the love of God a real experience in

each student’s life. To make that unconditional love a part of who they are, of who we are.

Parents, students, alumnae, friends—you make IHA a reality and, for that, I thank you. I thank you on behalf of all the young women who have had their lives changed by the IHA experience. Please continue to walk with us on this journey.

Help our young women to continue changing the world.

My very best wishes for a safe and happy summer.

Patricia Molloy President

Daniella Zunic’19, Gabriella Raia’19, and Elizabeth Nocera’19 are inducted into the 2018 National Honor Society.

Valerie Gradel Keenan’76, current IHA Consultative Board president, and Marilyn Zdobinski, past IHA Consultative Immaculate Heart Academy Board president and Hall of Fame Class of 2006

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Michele Verrone Manning’88, IHA Development Assistant, and Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips P’18, ‘21

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Michael Ketigian introduces his mother, Susan Anlian Ketigian’75, 2018 Hall of Fame honoree.

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Eight New Honorees Inducted

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2018 Hall of Fame honorees, Raymond and yolanda Kunz P’92, ‘94 GP’20, ‘21; lorraine mongelli P’94; Sr. ellen cronan, aScJ; Ian Hals, husband of honoree, the late toni marie Verrone Hals’89; Judith moye Gannon’75 P’06; Susan anlian Ketigian’75; and Stacey Flanagan’90

On April 22, 2018, the IHa community joined together

at Seasons in township of washington to induct eight new members into Immaculate Heart academy’s Hall of Fame. after Patricia molloy, president, welcomed guests and Rev. John Job led an opening prayer, honorees were introduced by family members and friends close to them.

In the Alumna category, Judith Moye Gannon’75 P’06 was introduced by her sister, Mary Ellen Moye Wiertel’72, and a reflection about honoree, Toni-Marie Verrone Hals’89, was given by Michele Verrone Manning’88. Toni-Marie’s award was accepted by her husband, Ian Hals. In the Educator category, Sr. Carol Sansone, ASCJ introduced inductee, Sr. Ellen Cronan, ASCJ, and faculty

member, Jessica Shaheen introduced inductee, Lorraine Mongelli P’94. In the Parents category, alumna sisters, Yolanda Kunz Semelsberger’92 and Raelene Kunz McKay’94 introduced their parents, Raymond and Yolanda Kunz P’92,’94 GP’20, ’21. In the Merit category, Stacey Flanagan’90 was introduced by Bridget Daul Kelly’90 and Susan Anlian Ketigian’75 was introduced by her son, Michael Ketigian.

All honorees were recognized with an official resolution from Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips P’18, ’21, acknowledging their induction into the IHA Hall of Fame. Beth DiCiancia Garrigan’76, director of alumnae relations and special events, made closing remarks, thanking the many people who made the luncheon possible.

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IHa alumnae reunite at the 2018 Hall of Fame reception.

Sr. ellen cronan, aScJ and mr. Vince Herold, Hall of Fame class of 2004

Jason Schlereth, principal, and Ian Hals

michelle Setten mccabe’90; christine marzullo Rock’90, consultative Board member; Stephanie Bushell’90; Jeannie Zampieri Schlesinger’90; Stacey Flanagan’90, Hall of Fame class of 2018; Bridget daul Kelly’90, Hall of Fame class of 2004; Rosemarie Santos Giammatteo’90; and Patricia Polizzi walker’90

Thank you to Event Sponsors, Raymond Yolanda Kunz P’92,’94 GP’20, ’21; Silver Sponsor, Bergen Catholic High School; Blue Sponsors, Harvey and Barbara Schulweis and Maureen Cooney Daniello’77 and Dan Daniello, Consultative Board Member, P’15. We are also incredibly grateful to our donors, The Moye Family; Anna Reilly Camella P’03; Infinity Air, LLC; Banador Information Systems, Inc.; Donald and Elinor Sikora; Rosemary Fuhrman FF P’01, ’05; Susan Kenney F; Bernadette McCormick FF; George and Rhona Jacobs; Margarita Pennisi; BRT Sports; Marianne Nitti; Dennis Oberle P’93, Consultative Board Member; and Jeff Knapp. Special thanks

to Patricia Molloy, president, and Jason Schlereth, principal, for their continued support, and the many vendors and faculty and parent volunteers who dedicated their time and services.

The Hall of Fame, sponsored by the IHA Alumnae Association, has as its sole purpose to honor in perpetuity alumnae, faculty, and contributors to IHA’s outstanding tradition. Since the Hall of Fame was established in 1993, we have inducted seventy-one individuals who have made exceptional contributions to IHA or who have achieved noteworthy personal and/or professional goals. It was a pleasure to recognize eight new members in 2018.

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Kerry O’Hare dillon’75; Judith moye Gannon’75 P’06, 2018 honoree; Susan anlian Ketigian’75, 2018 honoree; lordes Silva Sinkovitz’75 FF; and dr. Sue Kenney F

Sr. carol Sansone, aScJ; Sr. Nancy Strillacci, aScJ; Sr. ellen cronan, Hall of Fame class of 2018; Sr. Sharon Kalert, aScJ; and Sr. lisa Retort, aScJ

toni-marie Verrone Hals’89, Hall of Fame class of 2018

anthony Hals, michele Verrone manning’88, Ian Hals, and thomas Hals

Patricia molloy, president, Hall of Fame class of 2004, and Judith moye Gannon’75 P’06, Hall of Fame class of 2018

Shemayne williams, faculty member, takes a selfie with Sr. ellen cronan, aScJ.

Raelene Kunz mcKay’94 P’21; Kaylee mcKay’21; Raymond and yolanda Kunz P’92, ‘94 GP’20, ‘21, Hall of Fame class of 2018; Joanne Semelsberger’20; and yolanda Kunz Semelsberger’92 P’20

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Five Student-Artists Recognized in National Competition

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ongratulations to five IHA student-artists who received recognition in the 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! The Northern New Jersey Art Region awards were presented by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers at the Montclair Art Museum to: Gold Key Award Kang Hyun Ryu’20 Drawing and Illustration, Comfort Silver Award Kaguya Okawa-O’Connell’18 Sculpture, Numb Ripple Anyssa Merlini’19 Fashion, Tailor Workshop

Our students’ work was recognized by a panel of creative professionals as the most outstanding work submitted among their peers. Since 1923, these awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists while they were teenagers, including Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, Idelle Weber, Ken Burns, Paul Chan, and Kay Walking Stick. Our students are now counted among those esteemed Scholastic Awards alumni.

Gold Keys “unlock” the opportunity for recipients, such as Kang, to continue to the national level of the competition.

The work of the Gold Key Award winners was displayed at an Opening Reception at the Montclair Art Museum on February 15, 2018, where all award winners received their certificates of recognition.

Our students’ work was recognized by a panel of creative professionals as the most outstanding work submitted among their peers.

Honorable Mention Katherine Evans’18 Drawing and Illustration, The Sound of Sirens Amanda Natt’18 Mixed Media, Looking into the Future

Kang Hyun Ryu’20, Anyssa Merlini’19, Amanda Natt’18, Katherine Evans’18, and Kaguya Okawa-O’Connell’18

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Teachers and Counselors Participate in Day of Professional Development Faculty Shows Dedication and Commitment to Honing Their Craft

Communications Department members, Ms. Jessica Shaheen, Mr. Phil Bernardi, and Mrs. Lorraine Mongelli, tour Montclair State University.

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A few departments went outside of IHA to bring innovative knowledge back to their classrooms. The Social Studies Department visited The New-York Historical Society Center for Women’s History to attend two workshops: “Hotbed” and “Women in the Early Republic.” Members of the Art Department attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art program entitled “The Divine Draftsman and Designer,” which focused on design, drawing, and the sculpture of Michelangelo. Members of the Communications Department toured the Montclair State University Broadcasting Department’s recently built facilities and learned new methods of teaching communications and media curriculum.

Teachers in the English Department updated curriculum, revised placement tests, and worked together in a writing workshop. The Mathematics Department learned how to further utilize technology in the classroom with a seminar on the newest calculator, the TI-Nspire CAS CX, which was led by Karen Campe of Texas Instruments. The Religious Studies Department used the day to continue work on the religion curriculum with special attention paid to the new Social Justice elective.

Science Department members piloted new labs, discussed methods for teaching graphing skills, and looked at best practices for writing lab reports.

The World Language Department studied seven ideas to help fluency in teaching foreign languages and attended a workshop that discussed embedding videos in PowerSchool webpages.

s our faculty members are constantly looking to review current teaching methods and keep all curriculum and instruction in line with best practices, the IHA administration planned a full day this winter for teachers to engage solely in professional development. Each department was asked to investigate ways to weave proven methods and traditional wisdom with state-of-the-art information.

The Physical Education Department members visited programs at Northern Valley Regional and Ridgewood High School to exchange ideas with other local physical education teachers. Counselors in the Guidance Department traveled off-campus to explore programs given at Hearts & Crafts in Ramsey, which focuses on counseling and grief counseling, and Turn the Mind in Midland Park, talking to counselors specializing in dialectical and cognitive behavior.

Mrs. Jo-Ellen DeSanta, assistant principal of academics and instruction, explained that our teachers are among our most valuable assets, and teaching excellence is ultimately achieved through practice coupled with professional development.

“Rather than merely hosting an outside educational lecturer, which though instructive is also somewhat passive, IHA had department members collaborate and plan a day filled with their own targeted learning opportunities.”

Religious Studies Department members work on curriculum during IHA’s Day of Professional Development.

“Overall, feedback was positive and gratifying,” Mrs. DeSanta said. “After all, taking ownership of one’s learning is the kind of empowerment IHA advocates for its students, so it made perfect sense to extend this opportunity to staff as well.”

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Traveling Plaid Reunion Connects IHA and SJR Alumni

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mmaculate Heart Academy and St. Joseph Regional High School, Montvale alumni joined together for a special Traveling Plaid event in Venice, Florida. On Thursday, February 22, 2018, graduates from the two schools celebrated their alma maters in the Sunset Room at the Venice Yacht Club. Thank you to gracious hosts, Kevin and Helen Collins, grandparents of two current St. Joseph Regional students.

Left: Standing, from left to right, are Laura Caldarola Macione’71, Maryellen Donlan McHale’67, Ellen Burke’76, Donna Stabile’70, Beth DiCiancia Garrigan’76, and Mary Arden-Cordone’76. Seated, from left to right, are Carol Dinallo Hall’75, Ellen Donoghue’76, and Dale Quinn Murphy’76.

Right: Kevin and Helen Collins were the hosts of the joint Traveling Plaid event.

Father/Daughter Dance 2018

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HA dads and their favorite girls had a blast at our 9th Annual Father/ Daughter Dance. On Sunday, March 4, 2018, our students and their dads enjoyed an afternoon of lunch and dancing at The Venetian in Garfield, the first time the dance was held outside of IHA. Thank you to Elite Rhythms Entertainment for the great music and to Mike Hamlett Photography for capturing memories that are sure to last a lifetime.

Bottom Left: IHA dads show off their moves on stage.

Top Left: Dominick and Geri Tabbachino’21 Center: Giovanna Greco’21 and her father, Christopher Greco Top Right: George and Karidad Villanueva’18 Bottom Right: Kate Della Pietra’18 and her father, Christopher Della Pietra

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IHA Named Grand Champion in Just Drive Pledge Competition 992 Pledges Made by the IHA Community

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mmaculate Heart Academy was recently named the winner of NJM Insurance Company’s inaugural Just Drive Online Pledge competition. On March 27, 2018, NJM, one of the state’s leading automobile insurers and teen

driver safety advocates, presented our driver education students and Mrs. Terry Skjold, Physical Education Department chairperson and driver education teacher, with a $2,500 check. Attending the award ceremony were acting New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission chair and chief administrator, Sue Fulton, and NJM’s consumer safety director, Violet Marrero.

More than four thousand pledges were received from students at seventy-five high schools, along with their friends, family, and members of the community who have their driver’s license or permit. IHA was the top finisher with an impressive nine hundred ninty-two pledges.

Mrs. Terry Skjold is presented with a $2,500 check by Ms. Violet Marrero and Ms. Sue Fulton.

NJM created the Just Drive Online Pledge campaign in 2017 to raise awareness about distracted driving, now considered a national epidemic. The award

presentation at IHA was held to kick off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. “We are so proud of our student population, the efforts of our Traffic Safety Squad, and the support of our community to bring awareness to teen driver safety,” Mrs. Skjold said. “The issue of teen driver safety requires constant reinforcement. We are grateful for the important role that NJM plays in assisting teens develop driving behaviors that help keep them safe.”

IHA has established a strong record of promoting safe driving awareness.

The Traffic Safety Squad participates in Hackensack University Medical Center’s High School Traffic Safety Challenge and also creates safe driving messaging as part of the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ UGotBrains Champion Schools program.

Congratulations and thank you to all of those who pledged to drive safely.

IHA Traffic Safety Squad members celebrate winning the Just Drive Online Pledge competition with new gear.

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did you know THAT...

On December 18, 2017, Immaculate Heart Academy became a chartered member of Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School Mathematics Honor Society.

Congratulations to Ms. Lauren GlodWetzel, head athletic trainer, for completing the Walt Disney World Dopey Challenge from January 4-7, 2018. The races included a 5K on January 4, a 10K on January 5, a half marathon on January 6, and a marathon on January 7. Lauren ran 48.6 miles in four days and earned a total of six medals.

With a score of 97%, I​ HA was recognized in the Hackensack University Medical Center’s Seat Belt Challenge as one of eight schools that had a student seat belt compliance rate of more than 90%. A special congratulations to Traffic Safety Squad members, Gabriella Turi’18,

Alexandra Daugherty’19, and Aileen Deegan’19, for collaborating to create a winning t-shirt logo for the HUMC Safe Teen Driving Challenge.

The IHA design took first place for the second year in a row! The phrase “Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks” will be printed on t-shirts distributed to Bergen County high schools that have clubs that promote driver safety.

Julia Jureidini’18, Anne Walsh’18, and Emily Koehne’18, pictured below, were nationally recognized for winning Silver Awards in the 2017 National Chinese Language Association of SecondaryElementary Schools (CLASS) Essay Contest. Six IHA students were recognized with Honorable Mention awards in the contest, including Hannah Gunning’18, Sofia Hanson’18, Michaela O’Neill’18, Joanna Walesiewicz’18, Hannah Sutton’18, and Charlotte Stanton’19.

CLASS is a non-profit professional organization that represents Chinese language educators at all levels.

Catherine Fazio’18, IHA volleyball player and swimmer, was recognized as a 2018 NJSIAA National Girls and Women in Sports honoree. Catherine was honored at a statewide celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day at Seton Hall University on February 4, 2018. Catherine was supported by her coaches, Lia Kunnapas’09 (swimming), at left, and Maria Nolan (volleyball), at right.

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Former IHA religious studies teacher, Therese Mamel Shehan, wrote a sermon that has been published in the book, Diamonds in the Rough: Homilies and Reflections on the Mystery of Suffering.

Shehan is studying for a master’s degree in theological studies at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary (SVDP) in Boynton Beach, Florida. In the Fall 2017 semester, Therese was a student in a Medical Ethics course. One of her assignments was preparation and presentation of a homily on the dimensions of pain and suffering.

“Pain and suffering are universal to the human condition and all of us struggle with our own pain and suffering and that of the ones we love,” Therese writes.

“The fruit of that assignment is a book, Diamonds in the Rough: Homilies and Reflections on the Mystery of Suffering.

I am honored to have my homily included in this anthology.” The book can be found on Amazon in both hard copy and Kindle editions.

A photograph by Madeline Gadaleta’19, entitled “The Cornerstore’s Perfume,” was selected for the 2017 Drexel Photography High School Contest Exhibition. Madeline discovered the subject of her photograph, a display of flowers, after sitting in a New York City market with her friend last spring. “When I saw the flowers, I knew they would make a beautiful photograph,” she said. “I remember how the entire market smelled of these flowers, which is how the photo became

titled, ‘The Cornerstore’s Perfume.’”

Madeline said she was so proud that out of more than nineteen hundred applicants, her photograph was a finalist.

Her work was exhibited from February 10 through March 5, 2018 at the Drexel Photography Facility in Philadelphia.

Patricia Christensen’19, an IHA STEM student, was recently chosen as a delegate for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. This program is for high school honors students who wish to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose is to honor, inspire, motivate, and direct the top students in the country to stay true to their dream and provide a path, plan, and resources to help them get there. During the Congress, Patricia heard from Nobel laureates and National Medal of Science winners, she was given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans, she witnessed stories told by patients who are living medical miracles, she was inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies, and she learned about cutting-edge advantages and the future in medicine and medical technology.

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IHA’s Model UN Team members won numerous awards at the Warwick Valley Conference on March 10, 2018.

More than fifty students attended the conference to debate in committees that focused on social and environmental concerns. Congratulations to: Loretta Borghi’20 - Best Delegate (SOCHUM committee), pictured below; Sydney Moore’20 - Best Delegate (DISEC committee); Arielle Jacus’21 - Most Outstanding (DISEC committee); and Grace O’Neill’19 - Best Delegate (UNEP committee). IHA’s Model UN team is moderated by guidance counselor, Ms. Meagan Papapietro’05.

Emma Cooke’20 was named a Certificate of Merit Winner for the NJCTE 2018 Writing Awards.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Encke’20, Loretta Borghi’20, and Raghavi Patel’20 for being invited to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) conference, to be held at Kean University this summer. The seminar is for sophomore students who want to develop their leadership talents and become stronger trailblazers in their communities.

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Women in Medicine Alumnae Career Panel

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hank you to our amazing alumnae who came back to IHA to speak on the Women in Medicine Career Panel.

Back row, left to right, are Kasey Regan’97, anesthesiologist; Patti Mangeri Lee’73, mid-wife; Patricia Lynch Mazzola’65, advanced practice genetics NP; Susan Bersin’80, hospitalist; and Victoria Grossi’03, pediatric gastroenterologist.

Front row, left to right, are Sarah Zappitelli Feigenbaum’05, emergency medicine PA; Ryan Offer Halpin’96, obstetrician/gynecologist; Jaclyn Olsen Jaeger’05, geriatrician/internist; and Moira Gibbons’91 P’21, V.P. and chief compliance officer, St. Joseph Hospital.

Quarters Two and Three Distinguished Scholars Congratulations to the followings students who have been named Distinguished Scholars by earning an average of 95 or better for the second and/or third quarters of the 2017-18 academic year.

Freshmen Abigail Auty Sydney Ben-Yishay Alexandra Betsy Marisa Billings Angelina Casale Ariana Contes Katherine Conway Bianca D’Costa Catherine DePalma Elizabeth DePhillips Taylor DiLisi Zoe Dupuis Nicole Erik Jordan Gaffney Cristalee Garcia Janine Jbeili Julia Kapitan Gabriella Karcz Gabriella Kittaneh Cailee LaFrance Daniela Makowka Michelle Marino Julia Marotti

Hanna Martin Clare McGowan Allison Monroe Freya Nair Catherine Nixon Madelyn Novelli Jennifer Ollman Hanna Scott Elizabeth Spizzo Geri Tabbachino Isabella Tricarico Lauren Turci Emma Viggiano Sarah Zampino Alexandra Zitelli Sophomores Logan Applin Christina Callas Julianna Carrozza Elizabeth Croci Caitlynn Czuj Isabella DeCurtis Olivia DuBois

Isabella Gorsd Hannah Gurney Angeline Jacob Niamh Keegan Angelina Kerik Yoona Kim Emma Kramer Emma Matesic Grace Mendolia Amanda Molloy Jana Mucci Jessica O’Neill Ella Parker Raghavi Patel Tierney Piercy Sophia Ruggier Kang Hyun Ryu Mary Patricia Sayre Ava Sciubba Keila Seeley Catherine Thomas Elise Visser

Juniors Isabelle Arevalo Julia Barbieri Kaitlyn Brown Lauren Burke Courtney Caccamo Gabriella Cali Myra Chaudhry Casey Conniff Tinamarie Dadic Alessandra DelPrete Katrina Fett Regina Garvey Bernadette Goratowski Shannon Jordan Julia Lauk Gianna Matesic Kirstin McGeary Jenna Morgantini Rebecca Nadler Grace O’Neill Josephine Oshodi Olivia Pavin Alessandra Priolo

Alessia Ruggiero Angeleisa Russert Catherine Sollitto Alexandra Stadler Seniors Kelsey Agnew Kathryn Costello Heather Farrell Jacqueline Feinberg Morgan Honor Julia Jureidini Cassandra Mitsinikos Mary Moskowitz Sophia Paladino Catherine Petretti Kate Della Pietra Madeline Rubio Theresa Szydlik

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Students Receive NHS Awards for First Semester

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our students were recognized with National Honor Society awards for the first semester of the 2017-18 school year. Congratulations to Tess Szydlik’18 (Service), Dana Padilla’18 (Character), Mary Moskowitz’18 (Scholarship), and Carly DePhillips’18 (Leadership).

As demonstrated through her involvement in the IHA community, Tess Szydlik’18, is the epitome of servant-hearted. Tess’ exemplary service efforts embody the mission of IHA and inspire each and every member of the sisterhood. As a member of the Christian Service Board and a frequent volunteer at Camp Acorn, in addition to countless other service efforts, Tess is constantly willing to spread her love to those who need it. Her incredible selflessness and generosity make her a welldeserving recipient of the first semester NHS award for Service.

Dana Padilla’18 has an exceptional sense of character. She is incredibly dedicated to her studies and exemplifies the same sense of dedication in her efforts to spread kindness and positivity to those around her. Whether they are in her close circle of friends, or simply a classmate, Dana is always willing to extend her love and share her vivacious laugh everywhere she goes. It is with great pleasure that the National Honor Society awards Dana with the first semester award for Character.

Mary Moskowitz’18 is always ready to use her gifts of scholarship to help the entire IHA community. When she is not completing her own class work, Mary can often be found tutoring for NHS or helping a classmate. She puts in every effort to do well and participate in every class she takes at IHA. Her love of learning, combined with her passion for

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helping others, truly show what being an IHA student is all about. Mary’s hard work both in and out of the classroom inspires all students to be the best students they can be, which is why she is receiving the NHS award for Scholarship for the first semester.

Through her leadership skills, Carly DePhillips’18 is a wonderful representative of the Class of 2018.

Through her position as the class’ vice president, Carly is never afraid to share her ideas and passions, while always making sure that other students have equal opportunities to be heard.

Carly never fails to use the leadership opportunities that are available to her in order to better the IHA community.

Because of this, she is a model of the ways in which students should strive to use their own leadership positions, and is very deserving of the NHS Leadership award.

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Art Teachers Present about STEAM at NAEA Conference Department Members Travel to Seattle to Study Art + Design = STEAM

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rt teachers, Mrs. Patrizia Proscia and Mrs. Mary Carnevale, were chosen out of seventeen hundred submissions to present at the 2018 National Art Education Association (NAEA) Conference held in Seattle this past March, with the theme Art + Design = STEAM. Their presentation was entitled, “A Multi-Media Approach to Integrating STEAM in the High School Art Room.” Through the IHA teachers’ demonstration, participants discovered strategies and multi-media approaches that challenge students to explore the close connection between science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

IHA’s entire Art Department attended the conference, including Mrs. Lisa Encke, director of the arts. Mrs. Proscia and Mrs. Carnevale shared successful lessons that they have used in their curriculum, including exploring form and motion through clay animation, the interaction of light and matter through shadow puppetry, and the interaction of light and matter through shadow photography.

Their session was both well attended and well received. Mrs. Proscia said it was great to be with more than five thousand art teachers and artists to exchange ideas. She particularly enjoyed sessions focusing on portfolio design for the

Mrs. Elizabeth Encke, Mrs. Patrizia Proscia, and Mrs. Mary Carnevale

college scholarship and advanced lessons in the master teacher series. Both of these subjects gave the IHA teachers insight into what colleges are looking for to set our students apart.

“Attending conferences such as this always leave me rejuvenated and eager to bring new ideas that I’ve learned back to the classroom,” Mrs. Proscia said. “Networking with thousands of teachers, artists, administrators, researchers, and professors is the best way for us to stay current in our field and the only way to remain on the cutting edge in academia.”

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2018 St. Brigid Society Induction Members of Class of 2022 Join the Society

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his winter, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to recognize a distinguished selection of members of the incoming Class of 2022. On February 15, 2018, fifty future freshmen were inducted into the Immaculate Heart Academy St. Brigid Society.

IHA established the St. Brigid Society in 2012 in honor of the Patron Saint of Scholars, St. Brigid. The society’s purpose was, and still is, to recognize the outstanding academic promise of prospective IHA students. Incoming freshmen that attain exemplary scores on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) are invited into the St. Brigid Society.

While at IHA, members of the society take part in special trips and experiences offered throughout the year. Current IHA freshmen who make Distinguished Honors for two of the first three quarters are inducted into the St. Brigid Society at the end of their freshman year. In addition to excellent achievement in school, and performing well on standardized tests, these students show a great deal of promise and will no doubt be future leaders of IHA.

Class of 2022 St. Brigid Society Inductees Sofia Alvarez

Sinead Gilmartin

Natalie Ronen

Madeline Andrews

Kathryn Horkan

Aniela Sanders

Abbey Benus

Meghan Karach

Jenna Savino

Paulina Biagioni

Farah Mahmood

Giana Schmidt

Erin Burke

Grace Martin

Isabel Schorn

Grace Calianese

Christina Mastellone

Siadbh Stack

Ava Callas

Riley McGovern

Natalie Ursich

Katie Contey

Angela Messere

Sarah Vella

Caitlin Croci

Julia Nicotra

Sanaiya Villanueva

Francesca D’Amico

Ariana Novero

Isabelle Villanueva

Charlotte Dreisbach

Amelia Okulewicz

Christiane Wahba

Sofia Durante

Gabrielle Park

Margaux Yannacci

Kieran Farley

Katherine Pieretti

Katherine Young

Katherine Garbett

Lauren Plastina

Anna Gehres

Lindsey Polchin

Christy Karach; incoming freshman, Meghan Karach’22; Chris Karach; and Justin Karach celebrate Meghan’s induction into the St. Brigid Society.

Ariana Novero’22 and her mother, Marcia Novero

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Elementary School Friends Decide Goldilocks’ Fate Students Visit IHA for Children’s Theater Production

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n January 10, 2018, grammar school students visited IHA for our Children’s Theatre production of Once Upon a Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks. The show, produced and directed by the IHA Theater Arts Class and Ms. Maureen McNulty, English and performing arts teacher, was performed for students from St. Margaret’s, Academy of St. Paul, Corpus Christi, St. Joseph Academy, St. Peter Academy, Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. John’s Academy, and Academy of St. Therese.

Congratulations on a job well done to cast members, Rocky Fiscella’20 as Goldilocks, Molly Fitzsimons’20 as Thumbelina, Jenna Clover’20 as Hansel, Jacqueline Hartman’20 as Gretel, Hannah Gurney’20 as Momma Bear, Hana Vozzo’20 as Papa Bear, Sarah Becker’20 as Baby Bear, Sabine Thimothee’20 as Judge Farmer, Mary Farlese’20 as Henny Penny, Lily Implicito’20 as The Cow, Vanessa Geerlof ’20 as Jack, Allie Sandt’20 as Wolf, Samantha Gonnello’19 as Granny, and Logan Applin’20 as Little Red.

The Next Generation of STEM IHA Students Encourage Elementary Schools to Delve into STEM Fields

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ince the inception of our STEM@theheart program, IHA students have had many opportunities to share their love of science and math with students at a number of local elementary schools.

Serving as mentors and judges for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math) fairs, IHA students continue to encourage younger generations to become involved in these fascinating fields.

In January, Nicole Gysin’20, Abigail Auty’21, Hanna Martin’21, and Catherine Nixon’21 judged the STEM Fair at Academy of Saint Paul, Ramsey. Our students listened to more than fifteen project presentations completed by the fifth through eighth graders.

“Our students gave feedback and asked questions about the engineering process that was used to come up with solutions to world-wide problems, such as a lack of clean water, pollution, endangered species, and more,” said Mrs. Alice Nudelman, information management specialist and engineering teacher. “It’s always great to have our students share their new-found engineering skills and knowledge with the younger students in our neighboring communities.”

In February, engineering students, Kaitlyn Brown’19, Tess Szydlik’18, and Kimberly Mains’18 served as judges for the Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament (AMBS), Franklin Lakes STREAM Fair. The AMBS students created a poster board, pamphlet, and prototype for their projects, which were judge by the IHA students based off of a rubric.

Mrs. Theresa Seymour Dolan’95, engineering teacher, said she was thrilled to show our school’s support of local elementary school students. “We observed how well these young students are engineering ideas to solve global issues,” she said. “The projects presented by the AMBS students were quite impressive, and it was great that IHA students were able to experience the judging process.”

Kaitlyn Brown’19 judges the STREAM project of AMBS student, Natalia Antaki, sister of our own Kiersten Antaki’19.

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Elizabeth Becz’18 Starts Nonprofit to Bring Music to Polish School Money and Instruments are Donated through School Supporters

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lizabeth Becz’18 has creatively utilized her passion for music to bridge the gap between her Polish and American cultures. After visiting Zespoł Szkolno-Gimnazjalny w Nowej Wsi, a school in Poland her sophomore year, Elizabeth discovered the students’ access to music was extremely limited.

She decided to do something about it.

Elizabeth, who has played the piano since she was nine years old, describes music as much more than just a hobby.

“I’ve used it as a way to anchor myself throughout my entire life,” she said. She also feels very connected to Poland, as her whole family except for her parents and sister, Helen Becz’07, still live there.

Making it her mission to bring music accessibility to the students in the Polish school, Elizabeth created a nonprofit organization called School Supporters (www.schoolsupporters.org).

raised around $1,000 and sent the money directly to the school. They used it to buy instruments for their brass orchestra.”

Once Elizabeth became vice president of IHA’s Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Honor Society, she used her role as a platform to hold additional fundraisers.

At a bake sale, she and her peers raised

By summer, there was a complete brass band that was playing for the school, and it felt good to know that School Supporters was a part of making that happen.

enough money to buy an additional trumpet for the school. At Tri-M Open Mic Night, enough money was collected to purchase two violins, two flutes, and a clarinet.

In the summer of 2017, Elizabeth visited Poland to deliver the instruments; she witnessed first-hand how her generosity and hard work had such a great impact on the Polish students.

“Bringing the instruments to the school was awesome,” Elizabeth said. “By summer, there was a complete brass band that was playing for the school, and it felt good to know that School Supporters was a part of making that happen. I managed to hear them all play a set that they were preparing for their Christmas concert.

I’m so grateful to the students at IHA for supporting and being a part of these efforts!”

At first, Elizabeth said she didn’t know what to expect or where to begin. “I knew that I wanted to help the school’s music program in some way, but I didn’t really know what I was getting into,” she said.

“Walking in and seeing the barren music room was heartbreaking. I can’t imagine where I’d be without my instrument.

There had to be kids in the school that would have the same reaction to music as I did, and I wanted to give them the opportunity to discover it. That’s how School Supporters started.”

During her sophomore year, Elizabeth managed to raise a substantial amount of money for the music program at Zespoł Szkolno-Gimnazjalny w Nowej Wsi. “Initially, I had an IndieGoGo page going as well as a physical collection point for old instruments,” she explained. “We

Elizabeth Becz’18, back row in blue, stands among the students who received her generous donation.

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Applied Engineering Club Members Give a ‘Helping Hand’ Students Create and Donate 3-D Printed Prosthetic Hands

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patients. They can then begin creating these low-cost designs for dozens of clients and patients who have no other option for an assistive device.

These donations can and will make a significant impact on the lives of so many people. Occupational therapists, prosthetists, hand specialists, nurses, and clinicians can train with the prosthetic hands to learn how to assemble 3-D printable assistive devices for their

The prosthetics can also be used to create educational kits for schools or classrooms that do not have 3-D printers of their own.

“A single hand kit can be a potential source of inspiration to our next generation of change makers,” said Mrs. Alice Nudelman, information management specialist, engineering teacher, and Applied Engineering Club moderator. “Students will be able to see how their ideas and

his year, IHA’s Applied Engineering Club paired up with e-Nabling the Future to 3-D print and donate prosthetic hands. After the quality of IHA’s hand design was approved by the organization, club members printed and donated five hands and assembly kits.

An assembled 3-D printed prosthetic hand

imaginations could potentially change the lives of thousands of people worldwide.”

Furthermore, scouts, schools, medical students, and youth groups can utilize the donations for hand-a-thon builds as STEM-based service learning projects.

For every hand kit that is gifted to use for a hand-a-thon build event, two to five students are able to learn about 3-D printing design, practice team building skills, and create a tool that will be used by someone in need of a “helping hand.”

The hands are assembled at the handa-thon builds, and then returned to e-Nabling the Future upon completion to be distributed to clinics in underserved areas with long waitlists.

Members of the Applied Engineering Club 3-D print five prosthetic hands to donate to the e-Nabling the Future organization.

“Our club members are thrilled to be able to make a difference in the lives of many by donating hand kits,” Mrs. Nudelman said. “The impact that our donation will make may be larger than we can imagine. The possibility is quite high that our donation may be what inspires another student to become an engineer, an innovator, and a change maker who someday helps to ‘e-Nable the Future’ for many more. And that is priceless.”

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Meghan McNulty’06 Witnesses Signing of State Proclamation February 18-24, 2018 Marked as Engineers Week

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HA alumna and professional engineer, Meghan McNulty’06, recently witnessed Georgia Governor, Nathan Deal, signing a state proclamation marking February 18-24, 2018 as Engineers Week in Georgia.

Meghan is the Atlanta, Georgia Chapter Chairwoman for The Grassroots Governmental Activities Committee (GGAC) of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

The goal of ASHRAE, whose members lobbied for this event, is to advance technology to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. In her role, Meghan has testified and presented before members of the state government on engineering concerns and ASHRAE. She said it was an honor to witness the signing of the state proclamation.

is a Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia and LEED accredited professional specializing in operations and maintenance. She also serves as cochair for the ASHRAE Atlanta Chapter’s YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE) Committee, and as a member of the High Performance Healthy Schools Committee for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Georgia Chapter.

While at IHA, Meghan said she had the typical engineering interests of math and science, and “wonderful teachers who encouraged that interest from day one at IHA,” directing her toward challenging classes and Science League competitions.

Meghan remembers when Ms. Barbara

Fritsche, science teacher who retired from IHA in June of 2011, encouraged her to attend a weeklong engineering summer camp at a nearby college.

“That was the first time I really understood what engineering involved— more than just math and science, but problem solving, tinkering, and building—and I loved it,” she said. “I might not have stuck with an engineering major in college if I hadn’t known the interesting and fun topics that existed beyond the freshman year weed-out courses in calculus and physics. IHA has such supportive people, and their belief in my potential gave me the confidence to choose engineering.”

“National Engineers Week exists to recognize the various ways that engineers impact the world and to promote STEM career exploration,” she explained. “It’s great to know that our government officials recognize the importance of engineering. After the proclamation signing, we had the opportunity to meet with our state legislators. My representative is a big advocate for STEM education, and we had a great conversation about outreach programs that connect girls in high school with women in STEM careers.”

Meghan is a Project Engineer for Servidyne, LLC in Atlanta. She joined Servidyne in 2013, after earning a M.S.E. degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Technical Institute. She holds a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering and a certificate in sustainable energy from Princeton University. Meghan

Meghan McNulty’06, standing to the left of the governor, witnesses the signing of a state proclamation marking February 18-24, 2018 as “Engineers Week in Georgia.”

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IHA Students Lead Prayer Service/ Walkout for School Safety 17 Students Lead Service to Honor the Parkland, Florida Victims

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n March 14, 2018, more than seven hundred Immaculate Heart Academy students and faculty/staff members joined together to participate in a prayer service and walkout to honor the victims of the shooting that occurred on February 14, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

The purpose of this demonstration, which was orchestrated by seventeen of our courageous student-leaders, was to show support and solidarity as a community of love and hope for the people affected by this incident. Participation in this service was encouraged and supported by the Archdiocese of Newark.

Immaculate Heart Academy principal, Mr. Jason Schlereth, expressed to IHA parents that a main goal of this prayer service/ walkout was for our students to see and

feel a sense of empowerment, solidarity, and hope. “These are turbulent times,” he said. “We need to pray together and work collaboratively to promote respect for human life and protect our students.

We need to keep them safe so they can continue to flourish and graduate from IHA as educated, powerful, and impassioned young ladies.”

IHA students hold candles in remembrance of the seventeen victims of the Parkland, Florida tragedy.

At IHA, we spend a great deal of time and energy encouraging our students to have a voice, to strive to make the world a better place, and to remain strong in their faith, especially in the most difficult times. An imperative part of educating today’s youth is to help students learn to advocate for themselves, stand up for what they believe, and approach their concerns through dialogue and reason.

The young women at IHA approached the administration with this idea, and the event was entirely organized and led by them. They wanted the day to include prayer, reflection, and a call for a greater focus on school safety and the dignity of every human life.

At 10 a.m. on March 14, Tess Szydlik’18 began the service outside the front of the building by leading the IHA community in prayer. Students and faculty members prayed for the victims and their families, the Parkland community, young people who feel the need to perform violent acts, those in power who have the opportunity to cause action, and all students across the country. Members of IHA’s choir, Praise, provided beautiful music during the service.

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Fiona Ralph’18 welcomed her peers. “As high school students, we can empathize with the students of Parkland as they are all just normal kids like us,” she said. “As Catholic high school students, we can use prayer to ask God to watch over the people of Parkland and see that the victims of the shooting meet God in heaven.”

Seventeen IHA students read each of the victim’s names while lighting

a candle to symbolize the light their lives brought to the world. Together, the IHA community said the Prayer of Eternal Rest for every victim. Morgan Honor’18 concluded the service with an impassioned speech.

“We have the power to enact change because: We are students. We have a voice.

We are the leaders of tomorrow,” she said. “We have the power to make change

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and cause policies to be put in place to promote safety in our communities and in our schools. So help be a part of making a change; whether that is registering or pre-registering to vote, contacting your representative, making your voice heard, donating to the Stoneman Douglas Victims Fund, or helping to identify a troubled student that may need emotional support before it’s too late.”

Morgan pointed out to her peers that it does not matter which political party you support. “What matters is that we need to support school safety and security in every way we can,” she said. “We need to use our voice and our actions to make sure that what happened on February 14 doesn’t happen again. Not today. Not tomorrow. Never again!”

Second annual SNHS expo Held at IHa

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he Science National Honor Society (SNHS) hosted its second annual Science Expo on March 12, 2018 at IHA. We welcomed back alumna, Julie Reynes Forseth’02, a clinical researcher for Novartis, as the guest speaker. After Julie spoke, members of the Science NHS presented poster boards on a recent scientific advancement in the field of their choice. The topics ranged from sustainable energy to space. “All of the students worked incredibly hard on their posters and the overall success of the program,” said Ms. Lauren Fitzgerald, science teacher and SNHS moderator. “I am so proud of all they have accomplished!”

top left: Kirstin mcGeary’19 presents on the “Negative effects of Pool chemicals on Swimmers” at the 2018 SNHS Science expo. top right: charlotte Stanton’19 informs SNHS Science expo guests about the “Plausibility of time travel.

Bottom left: From left to right are Heather Farrell’18, SNHS co-president; Julie Reynes Forseth’02, guest speaker; and emily Koehne’18, SNHS co-president.

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Soaring Eagle Award for Second and Third Quarters

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he Soaring Eagle Award is presented quarterly by Mr. Jason Schlereth, principal, to students who demonstrate excellence and work to the best of their ability in a particular subject.

After being nominated by a teacher, the 2017-18 Quarter Two Soaring Eagle Award recipients were recognized at a special reception on January 25, 2018.

Quarter Three recipients were recognized on April 11, 2018.

Top: Congratulations to, standing, left to right, Katherine Subliskey’20 (Physical Education - Mrs. Terry Skjold), Angelina Kerik’20 (Social Studies – Ms. Julia Clinton’11), Grace O’Neill’19 (World Language - Dr. Arta Boutcher), Celine Kerik’18 (English - Ms. Maureen McNulty), Anyssa Merlini’19 (The Arts - Mrs. Lisa Encke), Olivia Stopka’18 (Religious Studies - Ms. Geri Braden), and Caroline DePhillips’18 (Mathematics - Mrs. Liz Kearns). Seated, from left to right, are Cristalee Garcia’21 (Science - Mrs. Kelly Duby Falcon’03), Alexandra Zitelli’21 (Computers - Mrs. Alice Nudelman), and Brooke Marotti’21 (Communications - Mr. Phil Bernardi).

Bottom: Quarter Three Soaring Eagle Award recipients were, standing, left to right, Meagan Macalintal’18 (Physical Education – Ms. Shemayne Williams), Olivia Cantarella’18 (The Arts – Mrs. Patrizia Prosica), Olivia La Greca’20 (Mathematics – Mrs. Beda Barnes), Alexa Pallokat’20 (Religious Studies – Mrs. Jackie Kruk), Allessandra DelPrete’19 (English – Mrs. Donna Sandt), and Molly Fitzsimons’20 (Technology – Mrs. Theresa Dolan).

Seated, left to right, are Bianca D’Costa’21 (World Language – Mrs. Maria Daly-Vals), Athena Matthews’20 (Communications – Ms. Jessica Shaheen), and Dana Padilla’18 (Social Studies – Mrs. Diama Fischer). Not pictured is Madeline Erdman’19 (Science – Ms. Lauren Fitzgerald).

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Mrs. Shutrop Presents at University of Notre Dame Director of Campus Ministry Speaks about IHA Service Program at Cultures of Formation Conference

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rom March 5-7, 2018, Mrs. Sarah Shutrop, director of campus ministry, had the great privilege of presenting about IHA’s service program at the University of Notre Dame. The conference in which she took part, sponsored by the USCCB Committee on Doctrine and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame, was called Cultures of Formation: Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment.

Mrs. Shutrop, who has worked at IHA since 2013 and earned an M.A. degree in theology from the University of Notre Dame in 2016, presented “Social Justice and the Millennial Church: Service as the gateway to Millennial Conversion.”

She touched on how research shows the millennial generation and those immediately following (iGen) have a significantly more pronounced interest in service and social justice than generations before them.

Mrs. Shutrop was thrilled to educate her audience on how Immaculate Heart

IHA faculty members, Mrs. Sarah Shutrop, Mrs. Jacklyn Kruk, and Ms. Allison Oblen, attend the conference at Notre Dame.

Mrs. Shutrop takes questions from other campus and youth ministers after presenting.

Academy students prove that research to be true. She informed conference attendees about IHA’s service program and all of the wonderful things our students do in the area of Christian Service.

“As a Church, we must use quality gospelcentered service opportunities to help young people build a real relationship with the person of Jesus Christ,” she explained. “I was so excited to give attendees a real look at how we are doing this in a practical way at IHA.”

After her presentation, Mrs. Shutrop said there was a long line of people waiting to ask how they could institute a service program like IHA’s at their school or parish. She explained how service is built into the very thread of IHA’s identity as a school, and how our students understand service as the core of who they are as a faith community.

Mrs. Shutrop was shocked to be chosen as one of thirty-seven presenters at the conference. She said she found it surreal to be part of a group of such credentialed and exceptional theologians, and a privilege to teach others about the amazing work IHA students are doing.

“Our school culture is built around a desire to invite women to grow to become their best selves—exactly what Jesus did every time He encountered women in the Gospels,” she said. “Not in a self-help sort of way, but in this unique way where His invitation calls them to blossom and become all they can be.

This would be fundamentally incomplete without sending them out on mission to serve the world.”

“Notre Dame has been such an essential part of my formation as an educator and a pastoral worker,” she said. “The opportunity to present to many of the people who taught me, as well as so many of the Bishops and other wonderful people doing amazing things for the Catholic Church, was overwhelming and humbling.”

As IHA’s service program is built around the Gospel, Mrs. Shutrop pointed out that serving the suffering is how and where our girls encounter God. “We’ve seen how effective that is for us as a community,” she said, “so as Catholic educators, we are privileged to share it with other places so they can introduce the same.”

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Members of Class of 2020 Take Part in Day of Service

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n Tuesday February 27, 2018, members of the Class of 2020 participated in IHA’s annual Sophomore Day of Service. Speakers from various non-profits visited the school to share their journey and information about whom their organization serves. Our girls were challenged to think about the large scale social injustices that face those served by these organizations and how we, as Catholics, are called to oppose them.

We were pleased to welcome: Dan Kearns, President of Society of St. Vincent De Paul in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Our students made rosaries to be brought on home visits.

Jenna Clover’20, Gianna Darella’20, and Sydney Moore’20 write cards to Camp Acorn campers.

Thaddeus Orlowski of Camp Acorn in Allendale. Students made cards for campers to brighten their day.

Justin Carracco, a member of the volunteer staff for Nazareth Farm in Salem, West Virginia. Members of the Class of 2020 made thank you cards for Nazareth Farm donors.

Jennifer Edwards, founder of the Sullivan County Pregnancy Support Center in Liberty, New York. Students made baby onesies and socks cupcakes for the mothers at the center.

Mrs. Jacklyn Kruk, IHA music teacher and Nazareth Farm board member, and Justin Carracco of Nazareth Farm

Casie Burke’20, Chloe Pielka’20, Grace Whittam’20, Elizabeth Croci’20, and Juliette Garcia’20 make baby onesie cupcakes.

Sophomores write thank you cards to Nazareth Farm donors.

Audrey Kellogg’20, Kate Hausmann’20, and Claire Breslin’20 display the rosary beads they made.

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Senior Soccer Stars Sign to colleges/universities

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ongratulations to our senior soccer athletes who signed to their colleges on Friday, February 9, 2018. Rebecca Jarrett’18 signed to University of Virginia, Kimberly

Mains’18 to Manhattan College, Gianna Nitti’18 to Stevens Institute of Technology, Samantha Riccardi’18 to DeSales University, and Isabella Roselli’18 to Hamilton College.

2018 athletics Beefsteak

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he IHA Beefsteak, held on January 27, 2018, was another great night enjoyed by many to celebrate IHA athletics. Thank you to The Brownstone for the delicious beefsteak dinner, and all of the parent and faculty/staff volunteers who made the event a success.

Congratulations to the 50/50, tricky tray raffle, and Handbag Wheel of Fortune winners!

margaret Kourgelis P’19, Beefsteak co-chair, and Peter Skae P’21, the winner of the mega Raffle—Billy Joel concert tickets

Samuel Raia P’19, charlie miraglia, Benita Raia P’19, and matt Joyce, IHa track coach

Janine Priolo P’17,’19,’22 and Sabrina Zunic P’19

Kathleen martorano, colleen martorano’09, tara Osterlof’09, Bridget Osterlof, Karen Pfleging, alexandra Pfleging’12 , and Victoria Pfleging’09

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Around IHA

a’Nyah Barker’21 leads her freshman classmates in a game of tug-of-war during the catholic Schools week pep rally.

above: Students celebrate the lunar New year at IHa! Standing, left to right, are, Katrina Fett’19, eun (Sylvia) Kang’18, alexa Ruperti’18, and tess Szydlik’18. Seated are michaela cavanagh’18 and michelle eckert’18.

Left: Jaclyn Bozzetti’19 and Shannon Jordan’19 are officially inducted into the National Honor Society.

danielle Bonistalli’18, mary moskowitz’18, Jacqueline townsend’18, and Gabriella turi’18 are all dressed up for the Senior dance.

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Sophia mazzola’21, Spring 2018 Simone amerio’21, Jasmine Otazu’21, and cameron Rasnake’21 at this year’s Holly day dance

above: a group of St. Brigid Society students tour the campus of Villanova university. above right: as part of IHa’s trip abroad to Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland this past summer, students spent three days in Scotland and visited the National Piping centre in Glasgow. the IHa group, which used acIS—the leader in Quality education travel to plan the european adventure, was met by a bagpiper outside of the museum playing a beautiful rendition of “amazing Grace.”

Below: emily Bommer’18 and cassandra mitsinikos’18 approach the altar during our ash wednesday liturgy.

Bryn Bogan’19, madeline Gadaleta’19, and Gianna matesic’19 enjoy time together at the 2018 Junior Prom

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IHA ATHLETICS

Senior swimmers, back row, left to right, are emily deSernia’18, mary moskowitz’18, danielle Bonistalli’18, Sarah Horne’18, catherine Fazio’18, and Kathleen Sheridan’18. Front row, left to right, are Haley dowd’18, Skylar andrade’18, meghan cote’18, meagan macalintal’18, Kaguya Okawa-O’connell’18, and maeve Kelly’18.

the 2017-18 IHa Swim team

SWIMMING

The IHA Swim Team had another successful season in 2017-18, finishing with an 11-1 record after swimming against some of the best teams in the state. The team captured its twentyseventh consecutive league title, and its twentieth Bergen County title. In the NJSIAA State Tournament, Immaculate Heart Academy defeated Donovan Catholic 135-35 in the semifinals and Bishop Eustace Preparatory School 10070 in the finals to capture its eleventh consecutive state title. This year, the team won the National Catholic High School Championship in Baltimore, competing against some of the best Catholic high school swim teams in the country. At the meet, Isabelle Arevalo’19 set meet records in the 50- and 100-freestyle events. At the NJSIAA State Individual Championship, the relay team made up of Catherine Fazio’18, Sarah Horne’18, Kathleen Sheridan’18, and Isabelle Arevalo’19, won the 200-medley and 400-freestyle relays and also took second place in the 200-free relay. Additionally, Kathleen Sheridan’18 Sheridan’18 placed second in the 100 freestyle, and Kelly McDermott’20 placed eleventh in the 500 freestyle.

Big North Conference All-League Honors First-Team Danielle Bonistalli’18, Haley Dowd’18, Catherine Fazio’18, Sarah Horne’18, Kathleen Sheridan’18, Isabelle Arevalo’19, Alyssa Quicosa’19, Giavanna Baquerizo’20, Kelly McDermott’20, Emmy Mazzacano’21, and Daniella Navia’21 Second-Team Maeve Kelly’18, Danielle Bonistalli’18, Courtney Caccamo’19, Dahlia Getsos’19, Kirstin McGeary’19, Alyssa Quicosa’19, Patricia Christensen’19, Ella Parker’20, Chloe Pielka’20, Kristina Organista’20, Claire Hoffman’21, Olivia Lopez’21, Emmy Mazzacano’21, Daniella Navia’21, and Taylor Whang’21

Sarah Horne’18

Big North Conference Coach of the Year Lia Kunnapas’09 BCWCA All-County Honors First-Team Haley Dowd’18, Catherine Fazio’18, Sarah Horne’18, Kathleen Sheridan’18, Isabelle Arevalo’19, Giavanna Baquerizo’20, Kelly McDermott’20, and Emmy Mazzacano’21 Second-Team Catherine Fazio’18, Isabelle Arevalo’19, and Giavanna Baquerizo’20 Third-Team Haley Dowd’18, Sarah Horne’18, and Taylor Whang’21

The Star-Ledger All-State Honors First-Team Catherine Fazio’18, Sarah Horne’18, Kathleen Sheridan’18, and Isabelle Arevalo’19 (200 Medley Relay); Kathleen Sheridan’18 (100 Freestyle); and Catherine Fazio’18, Sarah Horne’18, Kathleen Sheridan’18, and Isabelle Arevalo’19 (400 Freestyle Relay) Second-Team Catherine Fazio’18, Sarah Horne’18, Kathleen Sheridan’18, and Isabelle Arevalo’19 (200 Freestyle Relay)

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the 2017-18 IHa Basketball team

BASKETBALL Big North All-League Honors First-Team Anna Morris’20, Brittany Graff’20, and A’Nyah Barker’21 Second-Team Anne Walsh’18 and Eliya Herriott’19 Honorable Mention Samantha Rinaldi’20

BCWCA All-County Honors First-Team Anna Morris’20 Second-Team Brittany Graff’20 and A’Nyah Barker’21 IHa Basketball senior athletes, Kelsey agnew’18 and anne walsh’18

The IHA basketball team completed another banner season finishing with a record of 24-4. The girls finished 5-1 in league play, capturing the Big North United Division Crown. The team reached the semi-final of the Bergen County Tournament, losing a close game to eventual champion, Saddle River Day School. The season, highlighted by exciting wins in Elite College showcases against Cathedral High School of Boston and Nazareth High School of Brooklyn, was only exceeded when the team captured the Non-Public A North championship for the seventh year in a row. The victory was the third of the season against Paramus Catholic in four tries. IHA Basketball’s season ended at the hands of St. Rose Catholic in the state final.

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BOWLING

the 2017-18 IHa Bowling team

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A number of students joined IHA Bowling this year, including many who are new to the sport. The team was made up of fourteen girls who were dedicated, motivated, and committed to learning bowling skills. While the team ended the season with a record of 2-13, that did not indicate the true competition the girls provided. Captain, Martina Talusan’18, led the team to grow and learn together.

IHA Bowling’s 2017-18 team never gave up, stayed focused, and persevered through each and every match.

Big North All-League Honors Second-Team Martina Talusan’18 and Gianna Stirone’21 Honorable Mention Gabriella Cali’19

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WIHLMA Miran Division Honors Honorable Mention Nina Winborn’21 New Jersey High School All-Star Team Logan Siffringer’20, Nina Winborn’21, and Livia Angioletti’21

coach doug Brown with the 2017-18 IHa Ice Hockey team Quinlyn maloney’21 and meghan mcNerney’20

ICE HOCKEY

IHA Ice Hockey finished its third season with a record of 10-10-1. The best way to describe this year’s team is young and on the move! IHA finished second in the Women’s Interscholastic Hockey League of the Mid-Atlantic Miran Division.

Another highlight this season was being selected as one of six teams to play in the 2017-2018 New Jersey Girls High School Prep Tournament. With a 7-6 win over Pingry in the first round, IHA moved into the final four losing to number one seed, Morristown-Beard School.

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WINTER TRACK AND FIELD

IHA Winter Track and Field had another successful season, placing second in the league championship and third at the county relays. The team also performed extremely well at the Ridgewood Winter Games and county championships. Isabelle Souza’18, Olivia DuBois’20, and Madison Libby’21 cracked the all-time IHA Top 10 list in three events each.

Olivia Tavani’18, Kristina Shaw’18, and Nicole Gysin’20 also moved into the Top 10 List in two events.

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Big North All-League Honors First-Team Victoria Sheldon’18 and Olivia DuBois’20 Second-Team Madeleine Fogarty’18, Caroline Quill’18, Kristina Shaw’18, Olivia Tavani’18, Tinamarie Dadic’19, Niamh Withers’20, and Keara Skae’21

BCWCA All-County Honors Honorable Mention Isabelle Souza’18, Victoria Sheldon’18, Olivia DuBois’20, Madison Libby’21, and Madelyn Novelli’21

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IHA Varsity Dance showed itself to be an established IHA stronghold in its third season. The team brought home its first New Jersey State Dance Championship in the Varsity Jazz division and finished third in the state in Varsity Variety. The team saw much success this season, including first place finishes at Montclair State and West Milford’s Regional Competition in the Varsity Jazz division and a first place finish in Varsity Variety at Montclair. The team also earned second place in Varsity Jazz at the Raritan High School Invitational and the Pascack Valley Invitational. The team was led by senior captain, Sarah McLoughlin’18, and junior captain, Shannon Jordan’19, with major contributions made by Gabriella Raia’19 and Daniella Zunic’19. With a young roster, IHA Varsity Dance looks forward to continued success next season.

SKIING Montclair State Invitational Varsity Jazz – First Varsity Variety – First West Milford Regional Competition Varsity Jazz – First Raritan High School Invitational Varsity Jazz – Second

This was the first year of ski racing for half of the IHA Ski team, which consisted of one junior, two sophomores, and three freshmen. Shannon Quiles’19 was the shining star for the year, winning four of the six regular season races and finishing seventh overall. The team looks forward to rebuilding for the 2018-19 season to get back on top.

Pascack Valley Invitational Varsity Jazz – Second New Jersey State Dance Championship Varsity Jazz – First Varsity Variety – Third

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notes Alumnae from the Class of 1978 rang in the New Year together! From left to right are Kathleen Krey Sova, Leslie Simpson Hille, Serena Bocchino Keough, and Margaret Smith Buck.

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Anne Monaghan-Baker writes, “It is with great sadness that I read of the passing of Sr. Elizabeth Ann Galvin, CSJP. I remember Sr. Elizabeth Ann well, as I was in one of her classes when I was a freshman. What stands out most to me is

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told us to remember Jen in all that we did and helped us through those awful days of feeling that life wasn’t fair and someone her age was too young to die.

I ran into Sr. Elizabeth Ann many years ago at a charity event. I recognized her right away. She looked the same as ever, with her sweet smile and gentle eyes.

Maybe it was my Catholic upbringing, but I immediately apologized for the times I was not a model student. She remembered my family and we spent the night chatting away. I reminded her of the blue light story and she said that’s how she prayed for those in need. When I read of Sister’s passing, I was struck by the date—May 25—the same as Jennifer Lombardo. It brought me immense comfort knowing that they were now together, in heaven, surrounded by blue light.”

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Maria BeatriceDeMarco writes, “My son, Nino, has been accepted and will be attending St. Joseph Regional High School in September.

He is the Class of 2022. My husband, Timothy, and I are over the moon about this exciting news.”

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that at that time, one of our classmates, Jennifer Lombardo, had been admitted to the hospital and was very ill. Sister told us to pray for Jen and to surround her with blue light. She said the blue light was healing and that Jen would be able to feel it and know we were praying for her. Jennifer ended up passing away on May 25, 1987, and for many of us, that was our first experience with the death of a friend or classmate. Sister

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Kate Ferranti writes, “I received an M.B.A. from New York University Stern School of Business this past August, and was honored to serve as a student speaker at my graduation. As a graduation gift to myself, I bought a gorgeous print from IHA artist and classmate, Alyssa Monks’95! I’m now serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for 32BJ SEIU, the largest property services union in the country.

IHA is on my mind a lot lately, as it feels there is a profound shift going on in regards to women in our country. I’ll be forever grateful for my years at IHA, which instilled me with confidence and a love of learning.”

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The incredible artwork of Alyssa Monks was featured as an integral part of the sixth season of the acclaimed FX drama, “The Americans.” In a New York Times article about her partnership with the show, journalist Alexis Soloski wrote, “Ms. Monks said she didn’t know if the show would change her life or her sales.

But it has given her renewed faith in her work. Before she’d joined up with ‘The Americans,’ she’d felt afraid of the direction she was taking — ‘darker, more abstract, more emotionally evocative, a little riskier.’ Her time on the show, she said, has ‘given me permission to go deep into it and find that there’s a lot of beauty there.’”

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Elizabeth Colombo, Esq. was published for the first time with an article for the ACC Docket entitled “8 Keys to Become a Valuable and Trusted Resource to the C-suite.” The award-winning ACC Docket is the journal of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and the premier publication for in-house counsel. Liz is Corporate Counsel II at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. She reflected on the English courses and memorable teachers she had at IHA, including the late Ms. Marilyn Rich. “I’ve, of course, been thinking of Ms. Rich,” she writes.

“After feeling the initial thrill of being officially published, I became immensely sad thinking about how proud of me I hope Ms. Rich is. I really want to tell her all about this. My career and this latest exciting development would not have happened without everything I learned and experienced at IHA. You IHA educators, administration, and staff are something else! I will never be able to thank you for all you do! What a special profession (calling, really). Eternal thanks.” Liz began working as a staff attorney at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. in 2012. Two years later, she was promoted two levels to Corporate Counsel I and, last year, she was promoted to Corporate Counsel II. She said she is very appreciative of the opportunity Konica Minolta has given

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her to learn and grow as a professional business attorney. Liz also joined the IHA Consultative Board in 2016. “I am so thankful,” she said, “for the opportunity to attempt to give back to the school that gave me so much.”

Gina Konchalski Schoneman writes, “My husband, Jason, and I welcomed our third daughter, Cora Margaret, sister to Mia and Jemma, on October 6, 2017. We have chosen Nicole Giordano DeMaio, also Class of 2002, as Cora’s Godmother.”

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Darlayne Addabbo writes, “After graduating summa cum laude from Rutgers University in 2011 with high honors in mathematics, I continued my studies at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Last year, I successfully defended my dissertation, “Q-systems and Generalizations in Representation Theory” and graduated with my Ph.D. in mathematics. I travelled last summer to Croatia to the Representation Theory XV conference to present my research and am a visiting professor at the University of Notre Dame where I am teaching and continuing my research. I send my warmest regards to my IHA family.”

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Karen Tschinkel writes in that a group of friends spanning three IHA classes celebrated their tenth Friendsgiving together! Paige Strothmann’08 began the tradition with her friends in 2008 and her sister, Taylor Strothmann’12, added her IHA sisters a few years later. From left to right are Taylor Strothmann’12, Meghan Vreeland’12, Erin Tyll’12, Paige Strothmann’08, Kathleen Tuohy’08, Amanda Carpenter’12, Noelle Riverol’12, and Karen Tschinkel’07.

situation. Also included is a small bag with pollinatorfriendly wildflower seeds that customers can plant at home.

I’m hoping that families will toss the seeds down and make a corner of their yards or window flower boxes bee friendly!” Visit beemagicaljewelry.com to view Murphy’s creations.

I had at least eight IV bags! She made sure I was comfortable and always checked to see I did not have any pain or discomfort. She would get me extra heat packs and even this small squishy babysized pillow for my back to help with the pain. She was always there when I needed her. Brittany was the best nurse!” Brittany is a graduate of Villanova University’s College of Nursing Class of 2015.

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Katie Reinhardt is a showrunner’s assistant on a new scripted drama

by Apple featuring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. Apple has agreed to two seasons of ten episodes each, beating out other contenders like Netflix and Showtime that were vying for the show. “It’s a really exciting new show to be a part of,” Katie said, “and a very challenging role, at that.”

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Murphy McVey, now a 25-year-old New York City resident, writes, “I hand-make little bumblebee wish bracelets and sell them to raise awareness for saving the bees! All my materials are recycled for environmental sustainability and ten percent of profits goes to a charity for the bees, the New York Bee Sanctuary. The envelope that comes with the bracelets contains an information sheet on how to help and explaining the bees’ critical

Brittany Kearns, R.N., B.S.N., a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Hackensack University Medical Center, was honored in February of 2018 with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The international award program, created in 1999, was established to say “thank you” to nurses everywhere and recognize “the super-human work nurses do for patients and families every day.” It rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses. A family or patient who feels they received extraordinary nursing care nominates the nurse. Brittany’s nominating patient said, “Brittany has been with me since day one after having a fourteen-hour surgery. I’ve also had additional surgeries every 2-3 days. She knew all of my daily medications and explained everything. In the beginning,

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Brittney Grant writes, “Since graduating from IHA in 2012, I have received my B.S. in Human Biology from SUNY Albany. I took a year and a half off of school in order to obtain patient care experience and have been working as a medical assistant with CityMD Urgent Care. I’m excited to share that I started the accelerated nursing program at Pace University in the new year! In just eleven months, I will receive my B.S.N. and I’m looking forward to my future career as an RN. I ultimately plan to become a nurse practitioner, and will be sure to keep my IHA family posted as I continue on this journey. I owe much thanks to IHA for molding me into the strong, confident, and ambitious woman that I have become.”

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Marissa Picheria writes, “In June of this year, I graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in jewelry and

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metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design, where I was honored to receive the Myron Tobak Award for outstanding leadership and teamwork in my department. While attending RISD, I was able to study abroad in both Germany, for a jewelry intensive, and Japan, as part of a paper making class.

After graduating RISD, I went on to the Gemological Institute of America where I received degrees in both diamond grading and gemology, culminating in my official title of graduate gemologist. In recent months, I have had work from my thesis project, as well as personal work, shown in multiple galleries around the country.

I created a small line of jewelry pieces that were sold in the RISD Museum in Providence. I now work for Sterling Jewelers as a bench jeweler and create custom pieces on the side.”

Dominique Spataro was among thirty University of Scranton students inducted into Chi Delta Rho, the university’s chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for counseling. The international honor society was established in 1985 to recognize outstanding achievement and service within the profession of counseling. Dominique is a graduate student at Scranton.

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Emily Nocera was named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University for the fall semester of the 201718 academic year.

Emily Natt was recognized for earning a spot on the dean’s list at The University of Rhode Island for the fall 2017.

Alyssa Boman was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at University of Dayton for achieving a minimum 3.5 GPA for the semester.

Andrea D’Arco, an Ithaca College student majoring in acting, was named to the dean’s list in the college’s School of Humanities and Sciences for the fall 2017 semester.

Jaina Sharma was named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College for the fall 2017 semester.

Genevieve Riccardelli has been named to the Siena College dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester.

Jordan Stefanacci has been placed on the Gettysburg College dean’s honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2017 semester.

Kathryn DeSimone was named to the dean’s list at Loyola University for the fall 2017 semester.

Christina Pepe qualified for fall 2017 dean’s list at Seton Hall University.

Julia Brodley was named to the president’s list for the fall 2017 semester at James Madison University.

Morgan Butler was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester at James Madison University.

Maria Economou was recently awarded a graduate assistant position for her M.B.A. at William Paterson University for the fall of 2018-19.

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Gabrielle Pielka was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Roger Williams University, located in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Holly Stoker was recognized for earning a spot on the dean’s list at Ithaca College for the fall 2017 semester.

Caitlin Boswell and Stefanie Sciarra were named to the dean’s list at Loyola University for the fall 2017 semester.

In order to qualify for the dean’s list at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum of 3.5 for the term.

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Carmela Stone, who is in the manufacturing engineering technology program at Rochester Institute of Technology, made the dean’s list for the fall semester.

Catherine Implicito, a freshman at Villanova University, recently completed her Girl Scout® Gold Award. She used her platform as a Girl Scout® to fight against the growing problem of sexual assault on college campuses. Catherine educated high school girls on protecting themselves during the vulnerable years of college, and taught them about the steps involved to report sexual assault.

Additionally, she ran an elementary school class on female empowerment.

Catherine believes this will help the problem of sexual assault, as it teaches young girls at an impressionable age that respect for all individuals is important, and that being a girl does not lessen them in any sense. At IHA, Catherine was an active member of Christian Service Board, Eagle Ambassadors, the National Honor Society, and Peer Mentoring. She also made the dean’s list at Villanova University for the Fall 2017 semester. Pictured at a self defense class, from left to right, are instructor Mike Malandra, Sofia Ciprian’17, Maggie Mahoney’17, Lily Implicito’20, Natalie Christopoul’18, Catherine Implicito’17, Caitlin McPartland’17, Samantha Scian’18, and Sienna Scian’17. Bottom row are Claudia Montwaid, Gabriella Scolpino’17, and Danielle McKernan’18.

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Brianna Alonso and Kelly Lyons were named to the dean’s list at Loyola University for the fall 2017 semester.

Samantha Allen was named to the dean’s list at St. Lawrence University for the fall 2017 semester as a member of the Class of 2020.

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Nicolette Santoro was named to the dean’s list at Clemson University for the fall 2017 semester.

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your prayers are requested for the following members of the Immaculate Heart academy community who recently passed away:

Regina Spicer Deutch, Class of 1975 August 31, 2017 Frances Caetta Bowen, Class of 1971 December 28, 2017 Cousin of Mary Ianora Decker’71 and Elaine Ianora Levkoff ’73

Claire McElwain January 12, 2018 Mother of Rosemary McElwain Kooreman’76, Eva McElwain Tucci’77, and Mary McElwain’81, and grandmother of Nicole Casola Naldzin’00

Joyce Liberti Klettinger, Class of 1964 April 29, 2018

Patricia Victory January 13, 2018 Mother of Jacqueline Victory’01

Patricia Ann Barry October 19, 2017 Mother of Meg Barry’83 and grandmother of Madelin Barry’16

Susan Moore Hernandez January 17, 2018 Mother of Emily Hernandez’18

Scott Thomas Keegan December 22, 2017 Son of Nancie Gerres Keegan’69 Dr. Nicholas J. Gatto December 27, 2017 Father of Karen Gatto Pskowski’79 Patricia Higgins January 11, 2018 Mother of Stacey Rossicci-Vale’92 and grandmother of Katherine Vale’19 and Jacqueline Vale’22

John F. Ryan, Jr. January 18, 2018 Father of Colleen Ryan Donoghue’71, Kathleen Ryan Fernandez’74, Maureen Ryan Christian’79, Eileen Ryan Rojas’83, and Sheilah Ryan Tamayo’84, and grandfather of Tara Hopfenspirger, director of communications Carmel Altomare February 14, 2018 Mother of Regina Altomare Weisman’78

Evelyn Finn February 20, 2018 Mother of Deirdre Finn Romanowski’70 and Kerry Finn Bartosik’76 John Farrell March 19, 2018 Father of Maureen Farrell Herzog’95 and Lynn Farrell McCarthy’99 Arthur Rose March 22, 2018 Father of Alison Rose Wood’81 and Andrea Rose Christensen’84 Joan Ann Rick March 31, 2018 Mother of Barbara Rick’76, Therese Rick Sutherland’78, and Mary Ann Rick Hart’85 Barbara Florence April 23, 2018 Mother of Ellen Florence’75

Daily Mass celebrations, held in the IHA Sisters’ Chapel at 7:15 a.m., present the opportunity for anyone who so wishes to offer a Mass in memory or in honor of a family member or friend, or for special intentions.

Please contact Sr. Margaret Gaffikin at sgaffikin@ihanj.com for more information.

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Class of 2022 Legacies!

Sisters of Present/Past Students and Daughters of Alumnae to Attend IHA On February 10, 2018, IHA held Registration Day for the Class of 2022.

This extraordinary class was selected from almost five hundred applicants.

The procedures for those seeking admission to IHA require more than simply completing an application. In addition to taking the HSPT exam in November, prospective students also submit their grades from their

last three years of elementary school.

The incoming Class of 2022 includes forty-one sisters of present and/or past students, and ten daughters and one granddaughter of alumnae, who will one day share the title of “IHA alumna”!

We look forward to the upcoming school year and can’t wait to welcome our new students and their families into our sisterhood.

The following members of the Class of 2022 are daughters/granddaughters of alumnae: Grace Amoroso, daughter of Gloria Kolakowski Amoroso, Class of 1986 Julia Amoroso, daughter of Gloria Kolakowski Amoroso, Class of 1986 Kayla Arone, daughter of Pamela McKenna Arone, Class of 1990 Samantha Campana, daughter of Lisa Belulovich Campana, Class of 1985 Katie Contey, daughter of Julieann Premus Contey, Class of 1990 Alyssa Darella, daughter of Karin Hempel Darella, Class of 1986 Giana Jacobus, daughter of Allison Willis, Class of 1998 Briana Kuchenmeister, daughter of Rosemarie Paniscotti Kuchenmeister, Class of 1987 Grace Martin, daughter of Kathleen O’Connell Martin, Class of 1989 Jacqueline Vale, daughter of Stacey Rossicci-Vale, Class of 1992 Sarah Vella, granddaughter of Loretta Oppelt Nokland, Class of 1965

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uPcOmING 2018 Special Events SePt

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class of 1968 50th Jubilee Reunion

Saturday, 12-4 p.m.: Luncheon at Ramsey Golf and Country Club Sunday, 10:30 a.m.: Memorial Mass in IHA Sisters’ Chapel with brunch immediately following

IHa Blue eagle Open

Registration and lunch, 11 a.m.

Followed by 1 p.m. shotgun start Forest Hill Field Club, Bloomfield

Open House

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Meet faculty and staff, tour the building, and ask questions of our student Eagle Ambassadors.

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Reunion weekend

Join us in celebrating our alumnae from Classes of 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, and 2013.

Father/daughter dance 12-4 p.m.

Please join us for the very special 10th anniversary of our Father/Daughter Dance!

The Venetian, Garfield

Fashion Show

10:30 a.m. doors open for a basket preview and brunch hors d’oeuvres.

The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River Vale