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Outdoor Mass with Bishop Edward Malesic Every division gathered on the lawn of the Motherhouse to celebrate Mass and the Feast of the Archangels with Bishop Edward Malesic on September 29, 2021. The students were joined by the Dominican Sisters of Peace who live in the Motherhouse. Afterward, everyone enjoyed an outdoor picnic lunch, hosted by parent volunteers, where Bishop Malesic had a chance to interact with Elms students.
John “JR” Reed and Helen Carson
Richard Ruggles
Kandy Zartman
Bishop Malesic and Elms Pre-School students.
Saying farewell for now! Our Lady of the Elms Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs Senior Mackenzie Knott and Junior Christine Mwangi honored through the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs grant underrepresented students academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications; they link students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. Students who may be eligible have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town. “By awarding students who excel academically with honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs, our aim is to create pathways to college for underrepresented students,” said Steve Bumbaugh, College Board senior vice president of College & Career Access. Knott has been a student at the 8
ELMS MAG A ZINE
At the end of the 2020-21 academic year, the Elms community bid adieu to four employees. Together, their service to the Elms totaled more than 100 years! • Helen Carson, who worked in Elms housekeeping for 33 years; • John “JR” Reed, who worked in maintenance and coached basketball, had been with the Elms for 33 years;
Senior Mackenzie Knott
Junior Christine Mwangi
Elms since 2014. She is applying to Washington University in St. Louis, Indiana University - Bloomington and The Ohio State University for college. She is interested in majoring in East Asian Languages and Cultures with either a double major or minor in Cultural Anthropology. From Akron, her parents are Andre Knott and Rilinda Rodgers-Knott. Mwangi joined the Elms community in 2018. She resides in Akron with her parents Genaro Mwangi Kinyua and Prisca Kibe-Kinyua. “We’re thrilled our students have earned this recognition. We are very proud of them for their achievement,” said Kevin Kelly, Academic Dean.
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• Richard Ruggles, who taught Upper School Spanish for 17 years; and, • Kandy Zartman, who taught music for 20 years; And stepping back from her day-to-day responsibilities is Sr. Maura Bartel. We extend best wishes to each and every one of you! For those who might want to extend congratulations or share happy memories, feel free to send notes to Kelly Mocarski at the Elms and she will pass them along (kmocarski@theelms.org; Kelly Mocarski, Our Lady of the Elms School, 1375 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44313).
