Annual Report 2009-2010
A Thank You for what? My education My compassion, my refinement My morals, my values My lifelong friends For outstanding educators For a belief that females of my generation could do and become anything My love of the arts My ongoing desire to study and learn and grow For truly being sisters with these noble women that were once girls together For my faith in God that led me on my own path For the laughs, tears and memories. With love, Reverend Joan Gattuso ‘65
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Annual Report 2009-2010 Elms Donors Make a Difference
Donations recognized within this report were made between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
St. Dominic Guild $10,000 + Anonymous (1) Ralph L. Bernard, Sr.* Ralph L. & Florence A. Bernard Foundation Ralph L. Bernard, II Ann• & David Brennan Brennan Family Foundation Timothy & Michelle Cherotti Regina Dain Consortium of Akron Area High Schools Fund from the Estate of Arthur R. Dutt Steve* & Susan Flowers GAR Foundation Buck & Paula Gearinger Steve & Meg Hopp Cynthia Knight• Suzanne Ames Landry•* The Lehner Family Foundation John L. and Nellie A. Tormey Revocable Trust
St. Catherine of Siena Guild $5,000 - $9,999 Anthony & Carole Coury FirstMerit Bank Wealth Management David & Nancy Murray The Charles & Salome Reymann Foundation Charles Weigand
The Heritage Club $2,500 $4,999 AAA Akron Automobile Club & Travel Agencies Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Michael Toth & Lisa Holland-Toth• Ann LaRose-McIntyre• Jeanne Jahant LaRose• The House of LaRose, Inc Jay & Linda Moore Karl Reuther & Gayle Galan Mary Ann Rothermel• Star Printing Company, Inc. Brian & Alicia Thomas•
The Homecoming Club $1000 - $2,499 Anonymous (2)• William & Deborah Bauman Gary & Shari Benz Peter & Mary Ellen Chudyk Michele Comunale Crown Point Ecology Center Robert & Laura Culp Kenneth & Patricia Dorsett Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul-Sain C. Gordon Ewers
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Exxon/Mobil Foundation Terrence & Mary Kay Finn A Friend of the Elms Carrie Gless• James & Cathy Hackney William & Nancy McGrath• John Najeway Ernie & Mary Kay Pouttu Don & Jacqueline Sampsel Thirsty Dog Brewing Company Jeffrey & Ellen Ward Raymond Wernig Donald & Vanessa Winter
The Loyalty Club $500 - $999 Lisa Kermizis Abraham• Akrosteam Anonymous (3) Richard & Meg Benninger Roland & Sara Bertolini John & Dana Bologna Nancy Brennan• Thomas & Patricia Buschko Karen Cullen Angela Dineen• Mary Downing Elmer’s Products Inc. Gene & Ruth Friedman Marlene Gaino• Timothy Gallagher & Jill MachniakGallagher Margaret Fletcher• Scott & Maryrosa Hamed Elaine Harlin David & Phyllis Hilkert• Jeff & Alice Incorvia Melissa Johnson• Kurt & Laura Karhoff Kate Kleski• Joseph & Teresa Koenig John & Victoria Koslosky Paul & Patricia Kovachick Barbara LaRose• Ron & Dolores Lee Lee & Kristen Lewis Lisa Massello Thomas & Nancy Peltier Jeff Prem Paula Reese Dean & Patricia Rich J. Norman & Mary Riley Nancy Rufus George Schaefer Christopher & Anita Sears John & Stacy Shulan Marianne Spiros
Veronica & Lisa Thomas-Patterson Edward & Barbara Toth Claude & Alison Vincenti Amy Weigand Griffin• Michael & Caroline Weigand Mark McCauley & Lesley WeigandMcCauley• Brian Wolf
The Panther Club $100 - $499 Marcia Adelman Syed Ahmed & Ayesha Erfan Julius & Gaby Amourgis John & Anne Anderson Dee Dee Andreoli Gretchen Andres •* Anonymous (4) Anonymous (5)• James & Lisa Armstrong Kathleen Ashcroft• Annette Bader• David & Rochelle Baer M. Dorothy Bartlett Lawrence & Marilyn Baughman Bella Dora Management Timothy & Linda Beringer Joseph & Laura Bertolini Heidi Blinki Brennan, Manna & Diamond LLC James & Kristin Brennan Dolores Brooking• Kevin & Mandy Brooks Margaret Brooks Patricia Brubaker Stanley & Phyllis Bryant Donna Butwill• Constance Cevasco• Joseph & Paula Clark Lisa Clark• Elizabeth Colby• Anthony Coleman & Kay Gresham Frank Comunale Steve & Jane Comunale Paul & Sharon Connor Kevin & Anne Coughlin Thomas & Mary Crowley Michael & Kristina Cuitini CYO and Community Services Parisa Damavandi• Harold & Buff Darkow Paula Davis• John & Brenda Delaney Joseph & Christine Dickinson Doty & Miller Architects Ronald Dougherty David & Beverly Dubin David & Cathy DuBois
Vivianne Duffrin• Margaret Duffy-Friedman Helen Elefritz• Edward & Mary Jane Esber Marion Esposito Scott & Donna Essman Thomas & Julia Euclide Lynn Falletta• John & Lynne Faulstich Robert & Cynthia Fiegelist Mary Finley-Camp• James & Elaine Fippin Mary Fisher• Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.• Jerry & Debbie Fiume Brian & Sheila Flannery Sarah Flannery• Michael & Celestine Furlan Katherine Furman• Larry & Mary Beth Furman Megan Furman• G and R Landscaping Gates Landscaping Donald Gilliam Steven & Holly Goetz Lynn Gorman• Ivan & Lynne Gradisar Sue Gradisar• Robert Moore & Fran Gradisar-Moore• Robert Greathouse Brian & Patricia Gregory Constance Griffin• Aditi Gupta• Anjali Gupta• Geraldine Hadnot• Marcheta Hagen• Scott & Anna Hall• Christopher & Kathleen Hamm Vic & Pam Hamor Kathleen Harrick• Walter & Gwen Heeney Mary Hennigan• Terry Henretty• Raymond & Anne Hershey Colleen Hoch• Joanne Hoffmann• John & Judy Hoffmann Cheryl Hollis Joseph & Paula Hubbell Paul & Jennifer Hummel John & Sheila Hutzler Paul Isaacs & Gina Parasson-Isaacs John Jahant Martin & Lynne Jones George & Vera Kap •Alumnae
*Deceased
Board of Trustee
Charles Keach Vanessa Kearney• Nathan & Willa Keith Daniel Stratton & Patricia Kelley Daniel & Chellcie Keniray Michael & Martha Kermizis• James & Susan Kilcoyne Andrew & Kristen King Carli Kistler-Miller• & Kevin Miller Ron & Peg Klamert Timothy & Brenda Klinger William & Mary Ann Kolosi James & Esther Kovacik Robert & Kimberly Kozer Carl & Patricia Krill David & Laura Kulwicki Michael & Susan Kunce Donald & Andrea Lambo Peter & Mary Leahy Jan Ross Leo• North & Erica Lilly Claudia Little Philip & Margaret Lloyd Logan Graphic Products Inc. Debera Lorincz Donna Maier• Ann Manby• John & Kimberly Martter Phyllis Martter Robert & Amy McCarthy William & Lorraine McCue Donald McFall Christopher & Clare McGowan Patrick & Andrea McKinney Deirdre McKinnon• David & Ann Miller Patricia Miller• Helen Mott John & Patricia Murphy Michael & Kimberly Murray David & Michele Muzilla Christopher & Kathleen Norman Patrick O’Flynn & Mary Padula Katherine O’Neil• Ellen Otto Mark & Cynthia Paul M. Elizabeth Peppard• Steve & Barbara Percy Tara Pesta• Michael & Sherrie Petrochuk Joan Pfingsten Keith Piepho & Lori Day Robert Polk John Quinn Paul & Mary Raitano Eric & Kelly Ray James & Patricia Rector Regency Construction Services, Inc. Regency Wine Store Marie Reichart•
Michael & Tracy Reiss• Daniel & Nancy Rice Karen Richter David & Sally Riede Karen Roach• William & Gina Rocco Norm & Elizabeth Rowe Edward & Iva Roznik Gary Ryckman Joseph & Kathleen Sandersen Megan Santosuosso• Peter Schimmoeller & Donna UrbankSchimmoeller Keith & Melissa Schoenbaechler Arlene Shively Lisa Shoman• Walton & Patricia Silver Eric & Kim Sinley Scott & Tamarah Slack Martha Slanta Marilyn Southworth• Patrick & Cynthia Steele Jeff Stevenson & Pam Hickson-Stevenson John & Kathryn Stoner Martha Stucker• Mary Anne Svetlik• Elizabeth Swanson• Ronald & Carol Telischak Nancy Tilsley• Dorothy Trecaso• Tiffany Trunko• Anne Vainer• Mary Veltman• Julie Vesko• Joanne Vogt• Michael & Mary Beth Waickman Leo & Mary Walter Abraham Wescott & Angela Graves Wescott Hugh & Phyllis West• Dean & Ann Westman Thomas & Stephanie Whims Michael Wilson & Patrick Bravo Michael & Danielle Witwer Mona Wolfman• Mary Yanko• Ebony Yeboah-Amankwah• Evy Zekan-Tkacik Paticia Zeno• John & Jen Zmuda George & Katherine Zubovic
Friends Up to $100 Leah Agnoni Al & Mary Ellen Amer Daniela Archer Kenneth & Susan Austin Sr. Janice Bachman, O.P Mary Ball Patricia Bauch
Christine Bernard Nancy Dillon Beukenkamp Martha Boyle Maura Bozzelli Gail Carmon Anthony Charley Caryn Choromanski Anne Clark• Kristin Clark• Marilyn Clark• George & Mojee Cline Howard & Gene Considine Colleen Cool• Timothy DeFrange Jennifer Dershem• Fedele & Lynette DeSantis Barbara Erksa Patricia Fabbro• Elizabeth Fahey Lori Fairhurst Jeffrey & Julie Falter Charles & Ruth Fish Susan Fritsch• Joe & Anna Mae Furgiuele Anne Furman• Colleen Furman• Amy Gaffney• Heather Giel Patricia Goodin-Yard• Maude Griffith Mary Grossi Linda Hardy• Lillian Hazett Betty Hoefel John & Marcia Holcomb Donna Horton• Margaret Raub Hunt Laura Huth• Anne Jarema• Lisa Johnson• Maura Jungjohann• Carol Kane• Jacqueline Kegg Peter & Ann Rose Kijinski Mary Ann King Susan Kinnamon Sr. Arleen Kisiel, O.P. Theodore Kodish Pamela Lane Mary Kay Luby Margo Lunsford Patricia Madigan• Gilberto & Angela Maldonado Kathy Manghillis• Barbara Maple• Barbara Martin• Hazel Martinson Richard & Esther Mau Michael & Stephanie McNally Jason Mikesell
Gary & Carol Miller Kent & Kathleen Miller Sandra Miller Tim & Deborah Miller Annette Mitzel• Sandra Montgomery• Gretchen Moore• Sr Charlene Moser OP Rachel Naso• Agnes Nedoh Patricia Niekamp Lisa Packo Dregallo Paradigm Equity Strategies Patricia Parsons• Jeanette Petite• Photo Marketing Association International Philomena Piper Rose Mary Reyes Maureen Reymann Robert J. Events & Catering Stephen & Kristine Rosenfeld Donald Ross & Barbara Taylor-Ross Carol Ruhaak• Victoria Sain• James & Margaret Salay Mike Santucci & Cecelia Ellis Barbara Schlueter Peggy Schobert• Ann Schoper• Bernard & Jan Scofield Frances Shabeck Roger & Cathleen Shankland Charlene Shimandle David & Julie Smith Emily Smith• Lauren Smith Peggy Smith• Philip & Susan Smith Glen & Cathy Stephens Summa Health System Francine Sylvis Julie Thomasson• Barry & Ann Tillett Anne Vatalaro• Francis & Patricia Wagner Alexa Warndorf• Judith Warner• Sr. M. Daniel Weakland, O.P. Anna Zenczak• Michelle Zenczak•
•Alumnae
*Deceased
Board of Trustee
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February Fantasy Honor Roll
Sapphire Sponsors $400
Judi Buzzi
Thomas & Patricia Buschko
Cedarwood Development Company
Robert & Laura Culp
Chalupa and Harbaugh Families
David & Cathy DuBois
Mark & Margo Chervaney
Gold Sponsor $10,000
Vivianne Duffrin•
Cinemark
The Lehner Family Foundation
Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul-Sain
City Laundry & Cleaning
Terrence & Mary Kay Finn
Akron Civic Theater
Wine Sponsor $5,000
John & Victoria Koslosky
Lisa Clark•
Christopher & Clare McGowan
Cleveland Orchestra
Dean & Patricia Rich
Cleveland Vicon
Don & Jacqueline Sampsel
Cleveland Zoological Society
Keith & Melissa Schoenbaechler
Colortone Staging & Rentals
Michael & Mary Beth Waickman
Martha Comunale
Mark McCauley & Lesley Weigand-McCauley•
Michele Comunale
Hugh & Phyllis West•
Kevin & Anne Coughlin
The Law Office of Whalen Duffrin LLc
Crown Point Ecology Center
FirstMerit Bank Wealth Management
Silver Sponsors $2,500 AAA Akron Automobile Club & Travel Agencies Anonymous• Timothy & Michelle Cherotti Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Brian & Alicia Thomas•
Corporate Table Sponsors $1,200 Doty & Miller Architects Michael Toth & Lisa Holland-Toth• Regency Construction Services, Inc. White Hat Management
Diamond Sponsors $1,000 S.A. Comunale Co. Inc. Steve* & Susan Flowers A Friend of the Elms Cynthia Knight• The House of LaRose, Inc. Jay & Lynda Moore Ernie & Mary Kay Pouttu Phil & Karla Smith Don & Vanessa Winter
Ruby Sponsor $750 Eric & Lauren Weber•
Emerald Sponsors $500 Richard & Meg Benninger Gary & Shari Benz John & Dana Bologna Brennan, Manna & Diamond LLC James & Cathy Hackney Steve & Meg Hopp Jose & Gina Poblete Christopher & Anita Sears Edward & Barbara Toth
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February Fantasy Donors
David & Jonelle Cubero Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation
A Friend of the Elms
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
AAA Automobile Club & Travel Agencies
CYO and Community Services
Acme Fresh Markets
CYO Camp Christopher
AkroSteam
Dental Health Services
Akron Aeros Baseball Club
Joseph & Christine Dickinson
Akron Art Museum
Dillard’s
The Akron Beacon Journal
Di’s Indoor Golf
Akron General Lifestyle
Distinctions
Akron Life & Leisure
David & Betsey Doran
Akron Symphony Orchestra
Doty & Miller Architects
Akron Zoo
Kathryn Dull-Watts
Akrona Galleries
Rozell Duncan
John & Anne Anderson
Yolanda Duncan•
Apple American Group
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Center
James & Lisa Armstrong
Ecopure Insulations
Ashland University
J.B. Edwards
David & Rochelle Baer
Bruce & Chris Eitman
BCG & Company
Scott & Donna Essman
Cheryl Billingsley
Fairlawn Country Club
William & Kathy Bohley
FedEx Kinko’s
Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort
James & Elaine Fippin
Martha Boyle
FirstMerit Bank
David & Ann Brennan•
J. Fishburn
James & Kristin Brennan
Jerry & Debbie Fiume
Nancy Brennan•
Susan Flowers
Brennan Management Group
Christine Flowers•
Brennan, Manna & Diamond
Funny Stop Comedy Club
Kevin & Mandy Brooks
G and R Landscaping, Inc
Buckeye Baskets
Timothy Gallagher & Jill Machniak-Gallagher
Scott & Lisa Burford
Gates Landscape Co.
Thomas & Patricia Buschko
•Alumnae
*Deceased
Board of Trustee
Steven & Holly Goetz
Mary Coyle
Roetzel & Andress
Golf Improvement Center
Lisa Massello
Ron Marhofer Auto Family
Thomas & Renee Good
Max & Erma’s Fairlawn
S Group Inc.
Lynn Gorman•
Sam McCoy & Linda Gauer
S.A. Comunale
Brett & Jennifer Gorsline
Patrick & Andrea McKinney
Sam’s Club
Great Lakes Theater Festival
Michaels
Donald & Jacqueline Sampsel
Brian & Patricia Gregory
Mark & Sandra Montgomery•
Schoolbelles
James & Cathy Hackney
Jay & Lynda Moore
Scoop4u-Pet Services
Scott & Maryrosa Hamed
Erin Moore•
Shaw JCC
Christopher & Kathleen Hamm
Michael & Jennifer Morrison
Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls
Carrie Herman
Dave & Nancy Murray
John & Stacy Shulan
Hibachi Japan Steak House
David & Michele Muzilla
Shulan’s Jewelers
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn
Nautica Queen
The Silk Road Theatre Project
Michael Toth & Lisa Holland-Toth•
Suzanne Nicholas
Simon’s Restaurant & Deli
Paul & Pat Hopkins
Nicole Jeffrey’s Salon
Philip & Karla Smith
Steve & Meg Hopp
NOTO
Marianne Spiros
The House of LaRose, Inc
Old Friends Catering
Gabrielle Spiros•
Hummel Funeral Homes
Our Lady of the Elms Class of 2010
Springside Racquet & Fitness Club
IMG
Our Lady of the Elms Class of 2016
Star Printing Company, Inc.
Imperial Builders
Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School Faculty & Staff
Jeff Stevenson & Pam Hickson-Stevenson
Incognito Portrait Design
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Company
Jeff & Alice Incorvia
Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School Parent’s Association
James M. Salon
Our Lady of the Elms High School Parent’s Club
Summa Care
John Carroll University
Our Lady of the Elms High School Faculty and Staff
Swensons
John Irvine Design
Frank & Amy O’Linn•
Thirsty Dog Brewing Company
Just That Twist
One of a Kind Pet Rescue
Veronica & Lisa Thomas-Patterson
Katherine’s Collections
Pam’s Posies
Total Fitness Concepts
Michael & Martha Kermizis•
Pamela’s Styling service
Toth Photography
Kiraly Fencing Academy
Panther Pride Booster Club
United Disability Services
Carli Kistler-Miller• & Kevin Miller
Papa John’s Pizza
University of Akron
Ron & Peg Klamert
Parasson’s Italian Restaurants
Vee Entertainment
Kate Kleski•
The Peanut Shoppe
Victory Gardens Theater
Wayne & Katherine Kleski
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club
Claude & Alison Vincenti
Koly & Company
Players Guild Theater
Visualizations Photography Inc.
Erik & Katherine Korvne
PNC Bank
Jeffrey & Ellie Ward
John & Victoria Koslosky
Polar blast Tubing
Weathervane Community Playhouse
Gregory & Cynthia LaFlame
Jeff Prem
Raymond R. Wernig
Lake Erie Monsters
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Phyllis West•
Lake Metroparks
Nik & Vicki Przybylski
Westlawn Golf Range
Lead On Climbing
Purple Feet Distributing
Thomas & Stephanie Whims
The Lehner Foundation
Eric & Kelly Ray
A White Pond Paradise Salon & Day Spa
Glenn & Mary Leonardi
Regency Wine Store
Whitehat Management
LifeCenter Plus
Regency Construction Service, Inc.
Jim Wilkerson
Ann Lowery
Regina Health Center
Michael Wilson
Lowry’s Childrens Wear & School Uniforms
Marie Reichart•
Winking Lizard Tavern
Lucky Shoes
Albert & Chris Reymann
Tara Winslow•
Chris Lugo
Dean & Patricia Rich
Jennifer Woog
M3 Massotherapy
Karen Richter
Writer’s Theater
Magical Theatre Company
Rinky Dink Family Fun Center
Kandy Zartman
Maguire Photographics
Rizzi Food Company, Inc.
Robert & Mary Zelch
Main Street Gourmet
Robeks
John & Jen Zmuda
Market Street Café
Robert J. Events & Catering
Stonehenge Bowling
•Alumnae
*Deceased
Board of Trustee
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Catherine Szary ‘60 Elms Alumnae Gives Back
Nearly 40 years ago, Ms. Catherine M. Szary (Cathy) graduated from Our Lady of the Elms. Even though she graduated and moved on with her life, she never forgot her alma mater. Cathy always spoke highly of Our Lady of the Elms and enjoyed being a part of the Elms family. She also consistently made annual gifts to the Elms Fund for Excellence to support the Elms ongoing mission: Our Lady of the Elms, an independent, Catholic school rooted in the Dominican tradition, educates girls and young women to listen openly, evaluate wisely, speak bravely, lead justly, and serve compassionately. Cathy believed that “the school relies on philanthropy in order to advance academic excellence and that it was important to give back what little I could afford each time”. While nearly 75% of the Elms’ operational budget is covered by tuition, the additional 25% necessary for operational costs must be covered through generous donations. The operating budget pays for teachers’ salaries, classroom supplies, extracurricular activities, campus maintenance, and so many other costs associated with educating an Elms girl. Cathy liked the idea of a single-gender education because it helps to guide girls and young women to find their voice, while focusing on the many ways they learn and grow. It’s not just in the classroom. It’s the combination of the Elms community, the culture and the expectations that our school instills, that makes the education the Elms offers such a powerful and transformative experience. Over the years, Cathy’s generosity supported Our Lady of the Elms in many ways. She gave of her treasure by supporting the Elms Fund for Excellence. She gave of her time by volunteering or participating in events on Campus like the Blessing of the Animals with her dog, Skipper. Cathy recently passed away, yet she continues to passionately support Our Lady of the Elms efforts to educate future women leaders. Cathy made a generous planned gift, investing in the future of the Elms because she knew that students being educated at the Elms today will become the leaders of tomorrow. Each gift made to Our Lady of the Elms through the Elms Fund for Excellence or through Planned Gifts, provides unique opportunities for our students. We hope you will consider supporting Our Lady of the Elms with a planned gift. Your participation sustains the Elms experience throughout the year – and our traditions through all the years. For more information about supporting the Elms Fund for Excellence or to make a Planned Gift, please contact Julie Forgach, the Director of Institutional Advancement at 330.867.0751 or Jforgach@theelms.org. 20
Ralph Bernard Scholarship Challenge
Endowed Funds
$5,000 Scholarship
Ralph L. & Florence A. Bernard Scholarship Fund
Steve & Meg Hopp
$2,500 Scholarship Steve* & Susan Flowers
$1,000 Scholarship Gary & Shari Benz C. Gordon Ewers
$500 Scholarship Robert & Laura Culp David & Phyllis Hilkert• Mike Toth & Lisa Holland-Toth• Kurt & Laura Karhoff• Ron & Dolores Lee Jose & Gina Poblete Don & Jacqueline Sampsel Michael & Caroline Weigand Donald & Vanessa Winter
$400 Scholarship Sylvia Swartzfager
$250 Scholarship Michele Comunale Sarah Flannery• Marlene Gaino• Nathan & Willa Keith Michael & Martha Kermizis• Lisa Massello Patrick O’Flynn & Mary Padula Thomas & Nancy Peltier Nancy Rufus Brian & Alicia Thomas• Michael McCauley & Lesley Weigand-McCauley• Michael Wilson & Patrick Bravo Ebony Yeboah-Amankwah•
$100 Scholarship Anonymous (2) Anthony Coleman & Kay Gresham Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul Sain Gene & Ruth Friedman• Daniel Stratton & Patricia Kelly Dana & Claudia Little Bruce & Debera Lorincz Christopher & Clare McGowan Patrick & Andrea McKinney Christopher & Kathleen Norman Ellen Otto Marie Reichart• Kevin & Kelly Thomas• Jeffrey & Ellen Ward Abraham Westcott & Angela Graves Wescott Michael & Danielle Witwer
Patrick J Lenihan Endowed Memorial Scholarship Anonymous•
Virginia & Herman Behrle Endowed Scholarship Fund Hugh & Phyllis West•
Ralph L. Bernard, Sr.* Ralph L. Bernard II Maura Bozzelli• David & Nancy Murray
Board of Trustees Faculty Development Fund Sr. Maria Ciriello, O.P.
Sr. M. Florence Dornacher, O.P. Endowed Scholarship Mary Anne Rothermel•
Mr & Mrs Richard H. Downing Scholarship Fund Mary Downing
Ivan A Gradisar, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Fund Al & Mary Ellen Amer John & Brenda Delaney Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.• Sue Gradisar• Lillian Hazett Terry Henretty• John & Judy Hoffmann John & Marcia Holcomb Susan Kinnamon Gilberto & Angela Maldonado Tim & Deborah Miller Agnes Nedoh Steve & Barbara Percy Nancy Rufus James & Margaret Salay Mike Santucci & Cecelia Ellis Bernard & Jan Scofield Frances Shabeck Summa Health Systems Barry & Ann Tillett
Amy Comunale Klein Memorial Fund Dee Dee Andreoli George & Mojee Cline Frank Comunale Michele Comunale Steve & Jane Comunale Lisa Packo Dregallo Elizabeth & Mark Hamlin Michael Toth & Lisa Holland-Toth• John & Victoria Koslosky Jose & Gina Poblete
Our Lady of the Elms High School Parent’s Club Endowed Scholarship Michael & Kristina Cutini Elmer’s Product Inc Kathy Gannon Maude Griffith Joseph & Joanne Hoffmann• Peter & Ann Rose Kiinski Pamela Lane Logan Graphic Products, Inc. Margo Lunsford Hazel Martinson Phyllis Martter Jake Mikesell Gary & Carol Miller Kent & Kathleen Miller OLE High School Parent’s Club Paradigm Equity Strategies Photo Marketing Association International Stephen & Kristine Rosenfeld Nancy Rufus Barbara Schlueter Charlene Shimandle David & Julie Smith Lauren Smith & Carolle Smith Peggy Smith• Philip & Susan Smith Marianne Spiros Julie Thomasson Carol Weber Brian Wolf
Our Lady of the Elms Elementary Parent’s Association Endowed Scholarship OLE Elementary Parents Association
Helen L. & William C. Richards Scholarship Fund Carol Ruhaak• Peggy Schobert•
Hally Gearinger Robinson Endowed Elms Employee Award Buck & Paula Gearinger
Florence M. Rothermel Endowed Scholarship Mary Anne Rothermel•
The Elm Court Ralph L. Bernard, Sr. Lois Brock ‘33 Mariagrace Costa ‘84 Cynthia Wayne Knight ‘56 Suzanne Ames Landry ‘49 M.Teri Lynch •Alumnae
*Deceased
Board of Trustee
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Annual Report 2009-2010 Elms Fund for Excellence 2010-2011 Elms mission and support the unique educational experience that it provides. Your gift provides vital support to the immediate operating budget of Our Lady of the Elms and helps to ensure that many of the departments, programs and teams get the funds they need to provide a college preparatory experience of the highest quality while maintaining a balanced budget.
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DISTINCT DIFFERENCE!
WHAT IS THE ELMS FUND FOR EXCELLENCE? The Elms Fund for Excellence, is the most popular way that alumnae, parents and friends support the school. The Elms Fund for Excellence directly supports the unique intellectual adventure at Our Lady of the Elms. Tuition covers about 71% of the cost of this education. The remaining 29% comes from generous donor support - including gifts from you. Gifts made to the Elms Fund for Excellence provide budget relieving support to some of the most important areas on campus including tuition assistance, academic support, athletic programs, student activities, and campus maintenance. Gifts to the Elms Fund for Excellence are expended in the same fiscal year in which they are received. All students, whether or not they receive financial aid, benefit from gifts made to the Elms Fund for Excellence by alumnae, parents and friends.
WHY SHOULD I GIVE / WHY IS THE ELMS FUND FOR EXCELLENCE SO IMPORTANT? Our Lady of the Elms School strives to be recognized as the center for academic excellence and women’s leadership in Northeast Ohio, and to be financially accessible to all qualified girls who desire the Elms experience. A gift to Our Lady of the Elms supports the continuation of academic excellence and the many girl-centered programs and initiatives that make us a premier educational institution and provider for our community. Making one or more gifts every year makes a statement to corporations and foundations that you believe in Our Lady of the 22
Philanthropy is a vital source of revenue. Your generosity allows Our Lady of the Elms to sustain and enhance our tradition of excellence in educating outstanding students. We invite you to invest in the Elms because it is only with ongoing and generous support that we can maintain our academic excellence. • Gifts to Our Lady of the Elms are investments that will reap extraordinary academic, athletic and societal dividends. • Every dollar you contribute to the Elms Fund for Excellence benefits each student attending Our Lady of the Elms. • You are helping to keep tuition lower in order for more families to send their child to a Dominican school. • Corporations and foundations look to the total percentage of donor participation in giving before choosing who they will support - 100% participation is best. We are proud to share that we have 100% participation from our Board Members, Faculty & Staff. • Your gift is tax-deductible. • You will be recognized in the Our Lady of the Elms Annual Report.
HOW DO I GIVE / HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE ELMS FUND FOR EXCELLENCE? Philanthropic support for Our Lady of the Elms includes contributions to our Elms Fund for Excellence, corporate and foundation Support, in-kind donations, dedicated volunteerism and special event donations. Annual Support: Your outright gift of cash is the simplest method of giving, and when unrestricted, allows the greatest flexibility to meet immediate priorities. Donations made to a specific program also make an invaluable impact. Corporate and Foundation Support: Supporting Our Lady of the Elms can help your corporation stand out in a highly competitive environment. Partnering with us creates an opportunity to involve your employees in a significant cause, raise funds through your business, and invite your consumers/suppliers to have an impact in their community.
WHAT IS OUR LADY OF THE ELMS FISCAL YEAR? Our Lady of the Elms fiscal year runs from July 1st through June 30th.
WHAT ARE THE TAX BENEFITS OF GIVING TO OUR LADY OF THE ELMS?
There are many opportunities for corporate partners of Our Lady of the Elms to be recognized for generously advancing academic excellence in our community. To discuss opportunities to make a distinct difference in our community, please call Institutional Advancement at 330.867.0751. Endowments: Endowments provide permanent, annual support of Our Lady of the Elms schools and are a wonderful way to honor a particular family member, friend or teacher, while establishing a permanent legacy and inspiring others. Honor and Memorial Gifts: By choosing to honor a friend, family member, cherished teacher, or to even commemorate a special milestone, you can make a meaningful and lasting contribution to our community of academic excellence. In-kind Support: In-kind donations are another great way for individuals and corporations to consider giving back. Matching Gifts: Many employers will match gifts made by their employees and retirees to non-profit organizations; some even offer more than a 1 to 1 match. To see if your company offers matching gifts or to get a matching gift form, please contact your company’s human resources department. By spending just a few short minutes filling out a simple form, you can often double the power of your gift. Planned Giving: However you and your professional advisor structure your planned gift, you will leave a legacy for future generations to experience an Elms education. Including Our Lady of the Elms in your estate planning can be as simple as naming the Elms as a beneficiary in your will, or as sophisticated as establishing a charitable gift annuity which would provide you with an income stream for life. To explore the tax-wise benefits of planned giving, call Institutional Advancement at 330.867.0751. Special Events: Sponsorship of and participation in special events are great ways to support the OLE mission. Visit our website to learn more about February Fantasy and other special events. Volunteerism: We don’t just need your treasure. We also need your time and talents. Volunteers are an integral part of the Elms family. Whether you are interested in supporting our students directly or supporting our staff “behind the scenes,” we may have an important role for you. To learn more about the volunteering opportunities with Our Lady of the Elms, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 330.834.3311.
All gifts to the Elms Fund for Excellence are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Our Lady of the Elms is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and issues gift receipts for each gift.
ELMS FUND RECOGNITION Each and every gift to the Elms Fund for Excellence is important regardless how large or small. Our Lady of the Elms relies on each benefactor to give because it will take 100% participation to raise the necessary funds each year. The Elms Society members make up the foundation of the Elms Fund for Excellence. All individuals, companies and foundations are invited to join as members by making a gift.
PLANNED GIFTS
ELMS COURT
$10,000 AND OVER ST. DOMINIC GUILD $5000 - $9999.99
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA GUILD
$2500 - $4999.99
THE HERITAGE CLUB
$1000 - $2499.99
THE HOMECOMING CLUB
$500 - $999.99
THE LOYALTY CLUB
$100 - $499.99
THE PANTHERS CLUB
UP TO $100
FRIENDS
OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 1375 W. EXCHANGE STREET AKRON, OHIO 44313 P 330.867.0751 F 330.836.9351 GIVE ONLINE AT: WWW.THEELMS.ORG
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Alumni Giving by Class Class Of 1941 Participation Percentage 17% Dorothy Trecaso
Class Of 1961
Class Of 1972
Class Of 1985
Class Of 1998
Participation Percentage 15% Linda Wiesheier Hardy Kathleen Herndon Harrick Joanne Gradisar Hoffmann Anne L. Jarema Barbara Bertsch Maple Barbara L. Martin
Participation Percentage 5% Nancy Dillon Beukenkamp Paula Griffin Davis Barbara Carroll LaRose Ann LaRose-McIntyre Anne Guenther Vatalaro
Participation Percentage 4% Vivianne Whalen Duffrin
Participation Percentage 5% Katherine M. Furman Ann Moss Manby Alexa Petersen Warndorf
Class Of 1962
Participation Percentage 7% Gretchen S. Andres* Geraldine A. Hadnot Kathy Braun Manghillis Annette Sues Mitzel Katherine O’Neil Joanne Koerner Vogt
Participation Percentage 22% Jean Jahant LaRose Elizabeth Kerby Peppard
Participation Percentage 13% Carol Richards Ruhaak Mary Anne Svetlik Elizabeth Barnes Swanson Katherine Bender Walsh
Class Of 1951
Class Of 1963
Class Of 1947
Participation Percentage 18% Ann Amer Brennan Dolores Brooking
Class Of 1952 Participation Percentage 14% Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.
Class Of 1955 Participation Percentage 16% Marcheta Floyd Hagen Donna Henkel Horton Martha Ganyard Kermizis
Class Of 1956 Participation Percentage 19% Marilyn Smith Clark Helen Segedy Elefritz Mary Finley-Camp Cynthia Wayne Knight Martha Stucker Nancy O’Donnell Tilsley
Class Of 1957 Participation Percentage 8% Julie Fischer Thomasson
Class Of 1958 Participation Percentage 17% Nancy Wrench Fabbro Colleen Stevens Hoch Nancy Stenger McGrath Patricia Giusti Parson Jeannette Alessio Petite Phyllis Behrle West
Class Of 1960 Participation Percentage 12% Sue Eckel Gradisar Terry Slough Henretty Karen Gump Roach Jan Roszkowski Ross Leo Judith Steel Warner
Participation Percentage 5% Carol Urban Kane Patricia Kraus Miller
Class Of 1965 Participation Percentage 5% Mary Leary Hennigan Fran Gradisar-Moore Peggy Darmstadt Smith
Class Of 1966 Participation Percentage 4% Margaret Gardner Fletcher Mary Hirtreiter Yanko
Class Of 1967 Participation Percentage 2% Lisa Sain Shoman
Class Of 1968 Participation Percentage 5% Donna Elsner Butwill Patricia Brennan Goodin-Yard
Class Of 1969 Participation Percentage 7% Anne Lynett Clark Constance A. Griffin Lisa A. Johnson
Class Of 1970 Participation Percentage 5% Christine A. Bernard Patricia A. Madigan Mary Ann Rothermel Patricia L. Zeno
Class Of 1973
Class Of 1974 Participation Percentage 4% Angela M. Dineen Ann Bennett Schoper Marilyn Vaughn Southworth Mary Bresnahan Veltman
Class Of 1976
Class Of 1986 Participation Percentage 6% Melissa M. Johnson Sandra Flak Montgomery
Class Of 1999
Class Of 1987
Participation Percentage 4% Anne M. Furman Marie E. Reichart
Participation Percentage 4% Carli Kistler-Miller
Class Of 2000 Participation Percentage 5% Amy Housley Gaffney Elizabeth Hilkert Colby
Class Of 1989 Participation Percentage 11% Laurel Held Lesley Weigand-McCauley♦
Class Of 2001 Participation Percentage 8% Mary A. Fisher Megan M. Furman Maura Nagel Jungjohann Katherine Riley
Class Of 1990 Participation Percentage 13% Kristin Beck Clark Parisa K. Damavandi Tracy Stahl Reiss Julie Bachmann Vesko
Class Of 2003
Participation Percentage 3% Anne Najeway Vainer Lisa Holland-Toth
Class Of 1992
Participation Percentage 3% Michelle E. Zenczak
Participation Percentage 4% Amy Weigand Griffin
Class Of 2004
Class Of 1977
Class Of 1993
Participation Percentage 15% Anonymous Annette Gagliardi Bader Lisa M. Clark Anna Gerber Hall Donna M. Maier Deirdre O’Neil McKinnon
Participation Percentage 11% Lynn Gannon Falletta Katherine A. Kleski♦ Gretchen E. Moore
Participation Percentage 8% Clare Riley Elizabeth Riley Emily A. Smith Anna T. Zenczak
Class Of 2005
Class Of 1994 Participation Percentage 3% Carrie Gless
Participation Percentage 7% Colleen M. Furman Rachel A. Naso
Participation Percentage 8% Colleen M. Cool Marlene Szeles Gaino Mona L. Wolfman
Class Of 1995
Class Of 2006
Participation Percentage 3% Sarah C. Flannery
Participation Percentage 5% Aditi Gupta Victoria M. Sain
Class Of 1980 Participation Percentage 8% Kathleen E. Ashcroft Nancy J. Brennan
Participation Percentage 7% Tara Feinman Pesta Megan Moore Santosuosso Ebony Miller Yeboah-Amankwah
Class Of 1981
Class Of 1997
Participation Percentage 7% Maura Scanlon Bozzelli Alicia Bujak Thomas
Participation Percentage 3% Jennifer Smith Dershem
Class Of 1978
Class Of 1971
Class Of 1983
Participation Percentage 3% Constance Gorey Cevasco Peggy A. Schobert
Participation Percentage 12% Lisa Kermizis Abraham Laura J. Huth Tiffany D. Trunko
Class Of 1996
Class Of 2009 Participation Percentage 7% Susan M. Fritsch Anjali Gupta
•Alumnae
*Deceased
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Information Technology @ the Elms By Dan McGee, Director of Technology
Technology in the 21st century has proven to be an essential tool in nearly every aspect of our lives. Just as the Elms meets the challenge of academic excellence in subject areas present in the school since its founding, new technologies have become mainstream in the world and the classroom. The ideas of 21st century skills relating to technology, creativity, and research are currently being firmly embedded in the academic fabric of our school. In terms of educational and administrative technology at the Elms, we have successfully remained ahead of other similar institutions. Our basic information technology infrastructure continues to be evaluated with the goal of exceptional education in mind. In late 2010, we were able to complete a seamless switchover of the Elms’ phone system, while adding phones to classrooms. This project will enable a cost savings to the School. Students in grades 9-12 were given Elms email accounts, and all students were provided with Elms-branded Google Docs accounts, furthering our focus on empowering and educating through technology. In looking to the future, a group of parents, students, and faculty recently came together to discuss feasibility of a One to One laptop program. The faculty at the Elms uses technology in engaging ways. Each classroom in the Elementary School is outfitted with a SmartBoard interactive whiteboard, while almost all the High School classrooms have SmartBoards. An Elementary School teacher is blogging with her students, teaching them how to collaborate online in today’s society with peers as well as experts in the field of science and technology. English and World Language classes in the High School use Moodle to take their class discussions online and address students’ multiple intelligences. Technology use at our school introduces a host of needs. Examples of current school technology needs include, replacing current computer hardware for students and teachers, software upgrades, SmartTables for the preschool, and keeping faculty and staff current on technology trends and developments. We function as an educational community with the goal of giving our students the tools needed to succeed in their future careers – some of which are not yet in existence. If you are interested in helping Our Lady of the Elms with any of our Technology needs, please contact Julie Forgach, Director of Institutional Advancement at 330.867.0751 or JForgach@TheElms.org.
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Foundation Support Corporate Support
Author! Author! 2009
Akron Community Foundation
Akron Hardware
Ralph L & Florence A Bernard Foundation
AkroSteam
Brennan Family Foundation
Cleveland Vicon
Dayspring Foundation
Colortone Staging & Rentals
Consortium of Akron Area Catholic High Schools Fund from the estate of Arthur R. Dutt
Corbett & Company
Exxon/Mobil Foundation
Ellet Sign Company
GAR Foundation
FirstMerit Bank
The James R. & Catherine E. Hackney Foundation
GlaxoSmithKline
The Richard M. & Yvonne Hamlin Foundation
The House of LaRose
Johnson - Kazar Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Katherine’s Collection
The Lehner Family Foundation
Peters, Tschantz & Associates, Inc.
Series Patrons
Omnova Solutions Foundation
Print Digital, Inc.
Joan Andreoli
Parsifal Foundation
PrintPlus
Anna Arvay
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc.
Regency Construction Services, Inc.
Arvay & Associates, CPA
The Charles & Salome Reymann Foundation
S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.
Clarence Azar
John L. & Nellie A.Tormey Revocable Trust
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Mr. & Mrs. Roland Bertolini
Star Printing Co., Inc.
Lois Brock•
Thirsty Dog Brewing Company
Kristin Beck Clark•
Wachovia Corporation
Joanne Crowley
Wells Trecaso Financial Group at Smith Barney
Edna DelGreco
Doty & Miller Architects
Major Sponsors Angela M. Dineen• Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin David & Phyllis Hilkert• Cynthia Wayne Knight• William & Nancy McGrath• Amy D. Webb• Lois Wolf
Ruth Friedman Michael Kermizis Nancy L. Peltier Vicktoria Przybylski Dr. & Mrs. Dean Rich Nancy Rufus Kathleen Taylor• Mary Tschantz Genevieve Whalen Tuchow• Mary Waickman Caroline Weigand Jacqueline Winkler
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•Alumnae
*Deceased
Board of Trustee
Panther Pride Booster Club Scholarship Golf Classic Dinner Sponsor FirstMerit Wealth Management Services
Contest Sponsors
Doug Wells / Wells Trecaso Financial Group at Smith Barney
Gifts In Kind Michele Comunale
White Pond Spa
Paul Connor
Whitehouse Media
Parisa Damavandi• Pink Petals Florist Susan Flowers
Susan Flowers
Donors
Marlene Gaino•
Panther Sponsors
727 Barber Club
Renee Goode
Mark Hilkert / The Scanlon Group Co., LPA
Akron Aeros
Anna Hall•
ITEM North America
Akron General Medical Center
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn
Polymer Valley Chemicals, Inc.
Akron/Canton Dairy Queen Stores
Steve Hopp
Elaine Reichart
John Anderson
Katherine’s Collections
Don & Vanessa Winter
Andy’s Trophies
Patricia Kelley
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Kate Kleski•
Hole Sponsors
Einstein’s Bagels
Katherine & Wayne Kleski
Akron Hardware Consultants, Inc.
Fairways of North Canton
Carli Kistler-Miller• & Kevin Miller
Arvay and Associates, CPA
Firestone Public 9
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
BCG & Company
First Energy
Old Friends Catering
Bella Dora Management, Inc.
Golf Galaxy
Our Lady of the Elms Alumnae Association
Dr. Kathy Brisley-Sedon, DDS
Golf Improvement Center
Our Lady of the Elms Campus Events Committee
The Caprez Family
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Ceeco Equipmnent / Tim Beringer
Hacker’s Bar & Grille
Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School Parent’s Association
Frank Comunale
Jeff Klein
Consolidated Graphics Group, Inc.
Our Lady of the Elms Administration
CYO Athletics & Camp Christopher
Our Lady of the Elms February Fantasy
Mike d’Amico
Panther Pride Booster Club
Angela Dineen•
Play It Again Sports
Eye Opener Restaurant
Prestwick Country Club
The Goetz Family
Raintree Country Club
Tom & Renee Good
Robek’s
The Great Hole
Jacki Sampsel
Hummel Funeral Homes
Sheraton Suites of Cuyahoga Falls
Jeanne LaRose•
Shulan’s Jewelers
Jay Moore
Silver Lake Country Club
Tom & Nancy Peltier / Ann Peltier•
TDL Logistics
Marie Reichart•
TDS Communications
Ridgeway Drilling, Inc.
The University of Akron
The Sears Family
Valley View Golf Course
Sprinkle Fab
Visualizations Photography Inc.
U.S. Industrial Components
Weathervane Playhouse
Visualizations Photography Inc.
Westfield Country Club
Kate Wade-Hamer•
Westlawn Golf Range
Ward Enterprises, Inc. / DQ
Our Lady of the Elms High School Parent’s Club Charlie Poe Sarah Poe Richard’s Florists Robert J. Events & Catering Julie Costigan Roberts• Schaffers Produce of Akron Marianne Spiros Sysco Food Services Totally Cooked Catering West Point Market Barbara Wilhelm•
Organization Gifts Our Lady of the Elms Alumnae Association Our Lady of the Elms Class of 2010 Our Lady of the Elms Elementary Parent’s Association Our Lady of the Elms High School Parent’s Club Our Lady of the Elms Panther Pride Booster Club •Alumnae
*Deceased
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Honorary Gifts 2010 Awards of Distinction Honorees Angela Dineen Thomas & Nancy Peltier
Anna Arvay
Regina Stanford Northcott•
Our Lady of the Elms
Ed & Jean Riegler
Lynda Corea
Peggy Smith•
G & R Landscaping Barbara Maple•
Martha Ganyard Kermizis ‘55
Helen Mott
Nancy Brennan• Bruce & Helen Brian
Our Lady of the Elms Staff
Patricia Brubaker
Raymond & Anne Hershey
Anonymous
Kristin Beck Clark•
Celeste Billhartz
Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul Sain
Nancy Brennan•
Sr. Lucille Rachan, O.P.
Shirley Gorsline
Carli Kistler-Miller•
Deborah DiNardo
Carli Kistler-Miller•
Peggy Smith•
Mary Kay Luby
Clara E. Weigand Bartel ‘34 Elizabeth Bartel
Phyllis Martter Regina Stanford Northcott• Victoria Sain• Scott & Tamarah Slack
Michele Comunale
Peggy Smith•
Nancy Brennan• Debbie Fiume
P.J. Kessler Family
Carli Kistler-Miller•
Sr. Alice Kessler, O.P.
Robert & Katherine Smith Peggy Smith•
The Dominican Sisters of Peace Charles Keach William & Delorse Kennedy
Patrick J. Lenihan Anonymous•
Lisa Massello Nancy Brennan•
Donna Maier•
Patricia Brubaker
Dean & Patty Rich
Robert & Laura Culp
Maria Ellul Sain Lois Brock•
Catherine Culp Anne Drude & Margaret Drude Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul Sain Debbie Fiume
Sr. Celine Hete, O.P.
Shirley Gorsline
Margaret Raub Hunt
Cheryl Hollis Martin Kane
Sr. Fabian Mango, O.P.
Carli Kistler-Miller•
Larry & Mary Beth Furman
Phyllis Martter Angelo & Kathleen Massello
Fran Gradisar-Moore ‘65
Joanne & Tracy Massello
Kurt & Nicole Bunselmeyer•
Marie Reichart•
Kristin Beck Clark•
Scott & Tamarah Slack
Ivan & Lynne Gradisar
Peggy Smith•
Joseph & Joanne Hoffmann•
William & Sharon Stevens
Carli Kistler-Miller• Mary Kay Luby
Sarah and Franny Murray
Vic & Marie Meden
Martha Slanta
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Rudolph & Stella Ramian Michael & Stephanie McNalley
Dr. David & Mrs. Sally Riede Jane Humphrey Margo, Arnie & Scott Lunsford
Mary Riede ‘76 David & Sally Riede
Mary Anne Rothermel ‘70 Barbara Bernard• Nancy Gupta
Sr. Libby Schaefer, O.P. Edward Schaefer
Sr. Maria Alberta Stadler, O.P. Tom & Patty Grisez
Lucy Stoner John Stoner
Sr. Mary Ann Wiesemann-Mills, O.P. Patricia Brubaker Donald & Claudia Devlin• Constance Dubick Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul Sain Carolyn Ferlotti Terry & Katy McCollum Carli Kistler-Miller• Karen Raccuia Victoria Sain• Peggy Smith• Roseann Sokol
•Alumnae
Tom & Denise Wiesemann
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*Deceased
Memorial Gifts Ursula Horrigan Beringer ‘37 Timothy & Linda Beringer
Ralph L. Bernard, Sr. Christine Bernard• Maura Bozelli• Patricia Brubaker Joseph & Joanne Hoffmann• Thomas & Nancy Peltier
Emily Anne Birdwisa Patricia Brubaker
Ann T. Gradisar Al & Mary Ellen Amer John & Brenda Delaney Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.• Sue Gradisar• Lillian Hazett Terry Henretty• John & Judy Hoffmann John & Marcia Holcomb Susan Kinnamon Gilberto & Angela Maldonado Tim & Deborah Miller Agnes Nedoh Thomas & Nancy Peltier Steve & Barbara Percy Nancy Rufus James & Margaret Salay Mike Santucci & Cecelia Ellis Bernard & Jan Scofield Frances Shabeck Summa Health Systems Barry & Ann Tillett Hugh & Phyllis West•
Rose Marie Greathouse Robert Greathouse
Gwenn Orr Byrne ‘59 Judith Warner•
Kathy Murphy Hamai ‘63 Patricia Miller•
Sr. Celine Hete, O.P.
Amy Comunale Klein
Sr. Mary Martha Pitschmann, O.P.
Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.•
Dee Dee Andreoli
Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.•
Richard & Esther Mau
George & Mojee Cline Frank Comunale
The Poor Souls in Purgatory
Sr. Ursula Hoefel, O.P.
Steve & Jane Comunale
Marilyn Southworth•
Betty Hoefel
Lisa Packo Dregallo Michael Toth & Lisa Holland-Toth•
Sr. Rosemary Quinn, O.P.
Chelsey M. Hoisek ‘06
John & Victoria Koslosky
Dean & Ann Westman
Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul Sain
Jose & Gina Poblete
Victoria Sain•
Albert J. Humphrey Margo, Arnie & Scott Lunsford
Don Kessler Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.•
Ella P. Kodish
Susan Zeno Koslin ‘67
Ron Loeffler
Michael & Kristina Cutini
Kristin Clark•
Elmer’s Product Inc
Howard & Gene Considine
Kathy Gannon
Barbara Erksa
Maude Griffith
Charles & Ruth Fish
Joseph & Joanne Hoffmann•
Don Gilliam
Peter & Ann Rose Kiinski
Joseph & Joanne Hoffmann•
Pamela Lane
Jacqueline Kegg
Logan Graphic Products, Inc.
Mary Kay Luby
Margo Lunsford
Phyllis Martter
Hazel Martinson
Sandra Miller
Phyllis Martter
Patricia Niekamp
Jake Mikesell
Joseph & Kathleen Sandersen
Gary & Carol Miller
Roger & Cathleen Shankland
Kent & Kathleen Miller
Francine Sylvis
Paradigm Equity Strategies
Polly Klaus Loew ‘61
Photo Marketing Association International
Patricia Miller•
Stephen & Kristine Rosenfeld Nancy Rufus
Lena Martin
Barbara Schlueter
Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.•
Charlene Shimandle David & Julie Smith
Shirley L. McCulley
Lauren Smith & Carolle Smith
Patricia Brubaker
Peggy Smith• Marianne Spiros
Evelyn Kristina OelschlagerHennessey
Julie Thomasson•
Patricia Brubaker
Carol Weber Brian Wolf
Rudolph & Stella Ramian Michael & Stephanie McNally
Patricia Zeno•
Patricia Brubaker
Philip & Susan Smith
Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.•
Theodore Kodish
Vivian Carli Kistler
OLE High School Parent’s Club
Bernard Rader
M. G. Jerry O’Neil Mary Ball Anne Clark•
Mary Riede ‘76 David & Sally Riede
Connie & Michael Roszkowski Jan Ross Leo•
Sr. Elizabeth Ann Schaefer, O.P. Margaret Duffy-Friedman George Schaefer
Sarah Shaw ‘98 Alexa Warndorf•
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Stevens Colleen Hoch•
Steven J. Taylor Patricia Bauch Joan Pfingsten
Dorothy Wade Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.•
Barbara Wolfman ‘74 Mona Wolfman•
Sr. Rosemary Yonkers, O.P. Sr. M. Beatrice Fitzgerald, O.P.•
Sr. M. Michaeleen Zarling, O.P. Patrick & Cynthia Steele •Alumnae
*Deceased
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The Elms Circle of Angels is a caring group of donors who wish to be The Elms Circle of Angels is a caring group of donors who wish to contacted if a student or potential student is in need of tuition assistance. be contacted if a student or potential student is inorneed tuitionthe When contacted, donors may choose whether not toofsupport assistance. When contacted, donors may choose whether or not to student and at what level. support the student and at what level they are most comfortable. To become an Angel or for more information, please contact The generous give to helpora student through the Circle Juliedonors Forgachwho at 330.867.0751 jforgach@theelms.org of Angels will earn their wings and receive a beautiful lapel pin.
Since the Elms Circle of Angels began in 2010, there are already four Angels who have donated to the fund. Through The Beck Family Foundation, Michael Beck and his daughter Kristin Clark Beck ’90, donated four years of full tuition for an incoming freshman who would not otherwise be able to attend the Elms. Both Ann Amer Brennan ‘51 and Ebony Miller Yeboah-Amankwah ’96 earned their wings by helping two incoming freshman for their four years at the Elms. You can also help change the life of a potential Elms girl in the Elementary, Middle or High School! If you are interested in joining our Circle of Angels, please go to www.theelms.org/angels or contact Julie Forgach, Director of Institutional Advancement at 330.867.0751 or Jforgach@TheElms.org. You will be notified when we have a student in need.
OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 1375 W. EXCHANGE STREET AKRON, OHIO 44313 P 330.867.0751 F 330.836.9351 GIVE ONLINE AT: WWW.THEELMS.ORG
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