Trinity Hall Annual Report 2020-2021

ANNUAL REPORT 2020 • 2021

Celebrating a legacy of service.

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LETTER FROM THE

HEAD OF

SCHOOL Thank you to the faculty for being part of this very special team. Together we have created a superior academic program where young women are challenged to be lifelong learners and innovative and creative students.

To this community – thank you for honoring me in establishing Mary’s Fund for the Girls: Now and Forever. To all of you – whether you ran or walked, played golf, or lined the path, whether you contributed directly to the fund – you are making a difference for the future of Trinity Hall. I thank you so much for giving to this very important campaign that will provide funds for future Trinity Hall students.

Dear Family and Friends of Trinity Hall, As I officially begin my retirement and pass the responsibility for leading this wonderful school to Mary Kate Blaine, I think back on my time at Trinity Hall and everyone that I have met in this extraordinary community. I am very blessed and feel so loved – thank you for making my final days in these halls so special. We made it through the year and together we have been resilient, strong, and committed.

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the founding head of Trinity Hall. Thank you to Victoria and Justin Gmelich, Mairead and Sean Clifford, and members of the founding board for entrusting me with this responsibility. You gifted me with an opportunity filled with challenges and together we have created a place where girls learn best and grow into the finest young women. Our graduates are shining stars – sit back and bask in their light – it shines so brightly.

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As the founding head, my future will always include Trinity Hall. I expect to remain a loyal donor, a faithful fan, and committed team member. God has been our strength and He will continue to provide the direction and blessings as Trinity Hall grows and remains steadfast in its mission to educate and empower young women.

With a grateful heart, I thank you for the privilege you have given me as head of school.

Missing you already and looking forward to hearing your stories. I will stay in touch!

With much gratitude and love for this community,

Trinity Hall Founding Head of School 2012 - 2021

HISTORY

2020-2021 LEADERSHIP

In 2010, after many years of discussion, Mairead and Sean Clifford, Victoria and Justin Gmelich, and many others began the journey of starting an independent, all-girls high school in Monmouth County. The first step was to hire a professional educational consulting firm to conduct a county-wide feasibility study which proved an overwhelming demand for a single-sex school to serve the young women of our region.

ADMINISTRATION:

In September 2013, we opened our doors to an inaugural class in a temporary location in Leonardo, NJ before moving to our permanent location at the former Fort Monmouth in Tinton Falls. The campus has undergone renovations and a major expansion over the years. Today Trinity Hall has over 300 students from more than 55 different towns in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

MISSION

Trinity Hall is an independent, all-girls school that educates and empowers young women in the Catholic tradition through an innovative college preparatory program grounded in our four core values of leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith. Trinity Hall prepares each student to achieve her full potential as she embraces her place in the world.

Mary R. Mahon Sciarrillo, Head of School Theresa Kiernan, Director of Advancement and Admissions Alison Le Vine Pugsly, Director of Athletics Alyssa Morreale, Director of College Counseling Melissa Whelan, Dean for Student Life/Registrar

Victoria Gmelich, Chair Miriam Tort, Vice Chair Mairead Clifford, Secretary Patrick Donnelly, Treasurer Abby Kelly, Development Chair Sean Clifford Kerry Devine Robert Egan Michael Fitzgerald Elizabeth Gavin Justin Gmelich Amy Howell Tara Leibee Torrey Plank Shawn Reynolds Stephanie Smith Michael Walker Mary R. Mahon Sciarrillo, Head of School

PARENT LEADERSHIP TEAM: Katie Cashman and Danielle Greene, Co-Presidents Michelle Barber, Vice President Jenine Dora, Communications Officer Lisa Calandrino, Finance Officer

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Michelle Barber and Mairead Clifford, Monarch Spirit Shop Diana Deems, Used Uniforms Brenda Krampert, Clothing Drive Chair Meghan Page, Hospitality Gioia Pisano, Monarch Moms Lynn Vogel, New Family Welcome

FATHERS’ COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Edward Chafart, Stephen Perella, and Stephen Scanapicco

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS 5 6 12 18 20

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CORE VALUES HIGHLIGHTS

CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF SERVICE ALUMNAE

Q&A WITH THE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR FUNDRAISING AT TRINITY HALL THE CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION CEREMONY

CORE VALUES TRINITY HALL STUDENTS…

commit to leadership by taking responsibility and initiative, serving as courageous, confident, and considerate role models who lead with passion and vision.

understand the importance of respect in regard to their community, each other, and themselves. They act with dignity, loyalty, justice, pride, and compassion.

exhibit perseverance by overcoming challenges to achieve success and by viewing failures as necessary learning experiences. They are persistent and determined to push beyond obstacles to meet goals.

embrace and demonstrate their faith in God, which forms the basis for their relationship within the community.

Their faith-based education lets them celebrate their differences, accept each other, and serve others in need.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Preparation for final projects in Engineering kicked off in the spring, with students using 3D printers, soldering irons, band saws, and other tools.

Freshman classes soldered LED light-up bracelets and greeting cards while sophomores, in the urban planning phase of the interdisciplinary Sustainable City project, began working on their city’s layout.

Juniors focused on biomedical engineering by simulating a turkey bone and later working to create a device that could mend a broken bone and increase its mobility.

Seniors were tasked with finding a unique solution to a real world problem they are passionate about, and challenged them to showcase the four years of engineering skills they had accumulated as their capstone project.

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The Queen’s Court Company made Trinity Hall history in the late fall with not one but three virtual productions. Help Desk, an exclusively freshman production, premiered in November, starring eight girls playing multiple roles throughout a series of shorts.

Two productions of Clue? were performed for a virtual audience in December. Haley Karinja ’21 was the assistant director for all three virtual productions, which won her first place for stage management in a NJ secondary school theatre festival and competition sponsored by the Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey (STAN), in conjunction with New Jersey’s Annual Governor’s Awards in Arts Education.

After production was shut down in March 2020, Sister Act was finally brought to the stage in May 2021 as Trinity Hall’s spring musical. The cast and crew worked hard to modify the show for outdoor evening performances and were involved in every aspect of the production from sewing costumes to building pieces of the set.

Faith Montagnino’s ’22 one-act play, “A Play by Us,” was chosen to be performed during the Middletown Arts Center’s One-Acts, a festival featuring original works by local playwrights.

Accomplished Irish dancers Caitie Szyszko ’24 and Riana MacDermott ’24 shared an overview of Irish dancing and led students and faculty in a lesson on basic steps.

The students have both competed in the World Irish Dancing Championships, for which only one percent of dancers qualify.

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The Trinity Hall community had the privilege of virtually meeting four inspiring Women in Leadership speakers throughout the year: Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks CEO, spoke about her experience as the first black female CEO in the history of the National Basketball Association.

Wonya Lucas, President and CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, answered questions from students about what it takes to be a strong leader.

The Garden Club was awarded 32 milkweed plugs for their pollinator garden by Monarch Watch, a nonprofit educational outreach program that focuses on the monarch butterfly, its habitat, and its spectacular fall migration. The Butterfly Garden at Trinity Hall was registered as an official Monarch Waystation, meaning that it provides resources necessary for Monarch butterflies to lay eggs and sustain their migration.

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Jennifer Pharr Davis, renowned backpacker and founder of Blue Ridge Hiking Company, shared lessons learned while hiking the Appalachian Trail (she broke the record for overall fastest known time in 2011) and encouraged everyone to take a break in the outdoors during her program.

Meghan Duggan, Trinity Hall’s 2018 Leading Ladies Luncheon speaker and US Hockey Team Olympic gold medalist, returned in a virtual meeting with students and faculty moderated by Anna Clements ‘22, a founding member of the Trinity Hall ice hockey team. Duggan shared her advice on persevering through challenges, visualizing success, and supporting one another.

The 2020-2021 season for many sports proved to be exceptionally challenging as start times were changed, new Covid-19 protocols were enacted, and not all teams were given the opportunity to compete in a post-season.

BUT THE TRINITY HALL MONARCHS ROSE TO THE OCCASION IN REMARKABLE WAYS:

8 teams undefeated in the regular season

3 sectional champions Cross Country | Lacrosse | Track and Field

Cross Country | Golf Lacrosse | Soccer Swimming | Tennis Track and Field | Volleyball

Four swimmers – Gianna Cofone ’23, McLane Gmelich ’23, Molly McKenna ’23, and Jessica Zebrowski ’21 – were named to The Absury Park Press NJ Girls Swimming First Team All-Shore.

Volleyball captains Katherine Chafart ’21, Jean Gilbride ’21, and Sophia Lehman ’22 led the team during a postponed and shortened new 3A season, created for winter sports in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The team was undefeated 9-0, their best record in the program’s history.

7 division champions Cross Country | Golf | Lacrosse | Soccer Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball

Charlotte Walsh ’21 claimed the title of state champion in the 100m hurdles and the long jump, and the 4x800m relay team of Grace Child ’22, Isabel Garcia ’21, Allison Lawson ’21 and Cecilia Peters ’21 also earned the championship title.

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All Shore Student-Athletes

28 Student-Athletes named to All Division teams

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All League Student-Athletes for Ice Hockey Shore Conference Champions

Basketball – Pod C | Golf Haven Dora ’22 scored her 100th goal in lacrosse during a very successful season for the team – earning the titles of State Champions, NJSIAA Prep-B State Champions, Top 10 Shore Conference, and Top 10 NJ. The golf team celebrated a strong season after earning the titles, for the first time in school history, of Monmouth County Champions, Shore Conference Champions, and Top 10 Shore Conference.

Two Monarchs were recognized for outstanding achievements as Trinity Hall athletes: Madison Kelly ’21 earned the National Girls and Women in Sports Day Award

by NJSIAA and Allison Lawson ’21 earned the Shore Conference Sportsmanship Award.

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SCOPE’s Love Week in February provided students the opportunity to have fun together while giving back to the community.

SCOPE members ran three days of various events to support Madonna House, the MSPCA, and St. Dorothea’s.

Over $650 (and a lot of handmade cat toys) were donated to the organizations.

The week ended with a special performance of “Lean on Me” by Trinity Hall’s Glee Club at a virtual Coffee House sponsored by the Arts Council centered around the themes of love and friendship.

Students, faculty, and even alumnae submitted videos prior to the event, and included performances of “Wide Open Spaces” by The Chicks, “We Can be Kind” as a nod to Head of School Mary Sciarrillo, and “Ikaw” by Yeng Constantino, performed in the language of Tagalog by Alexandra Talamayan ’22.

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Abigail Marcin ’17, Christine Hanlon P’20, ’23, ’24, Monmouth County Clerk, and Pat Suplee from the League of Women Voters provided information on voting, civic participation and leadership to juniors and seniors ahead of the 2020 Presidential election. Meredith Farrington ’21 and Leighton Van Wagner ’21 won second place in the Monmouth County Clerk’s 2020 High School Voting and Video Contest. The seniors raised awareness about the importance of voting and highlighted the 100th anniversary of the amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote.

Jacqueline Chafart ’21, Katerina Chafart ’21, and Vienna Chafart ’21 were selected as Trinity Hall’s recipients of the Monmouth County Guidance Directors Association 2021 Caring Award, which celebrates students who have shown exceptional caring and compassion to a cause, group, or program during their high school careers. The Chafarts were recognized for their work with The Frances Foundation for Kids Fighting Cancer, a local organization that brings smiles to children with cancer through special trips and events, and offers financial assistance to their families.

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legacy of Service

Celebrating a

On June 11, 2021 the Trinity Hall community gathered to celebrate founding Head of School Mary Sciarrillo as she prepared to retire after a nearly 30-year career in all-girls education. The board of trustees, past and current parents, current students and alumnae, former faculty and board members all attended the outdoor closing Mass and program commemorating Mary’s legacy of service and leadership.

The day concluded with a few of Mary’s favorite things – good music, delicious food, and smiling students and colleagues.

“I guarantee that what people will say about you will not be about what you achieved for yourself but what you achieved for others. Not how big a campfire you built but how well you kept others warm, how well you illuminated the night to make them feel safe, and how beautiful you left the campsite for those who would come after you to build the next fire.”

– Lisa Calandrino, mother of Nicole Calandrino ’17, Villanova University ’21 12

As you embark on your well-deserved retirement, we students of Trinity Hall will continue to live by your famous motto: Let go and let God. – Charlotte Walsh ’21

“Your courage to embark on the journey that is Trinity Hall has given us another place to call home. We are sad to say goodbye, but most of all, forever grateful for all that you have made possible for us.

– Dayra Mejia-Reyes ’22

“Mary, you have created a world here that is unlike any other. There is a vibe that exudes love and learning and hope and strength.

You have had a way of connecting and developing a shared understanding here.

You have built a family; it will have a lasting impact.”

– Melissa Fairchild, faculty member 13

Mary’s

FOR THE GIRLS:

Now AN AND D Fo Forrever

In June of 2021, Trinity Hall Founding Head of School Mary Sciarrillo retired after nearly 30 years in all-girls education. It was Mary’s wish to make a Trinity Hall education accessible to families at all income levels. Mary’s Fund for the Girls: Now and Forever, a financial aid and endowment fund, was started in Mary’s honor to ensure that her legacy would live on in an impactful way.

Together, the Trinity Hall community raised over $500,000 by making donations and pledges, and participating in a variety of events in support of Mary’s Fund.

CAMPAIGN DONORS Anonymous Andrea and Anthony Anzevino Daniella Arbeeny ’24 Geraldine and John Arege Carrie and Joseph Balesterri Michelle and Chris Barber Kimberly and Jonathan Barry Charles Bartels Pamela and Robert Bilotta Kate and Bruce Bilow Bonnie Blackman Mary Kate Blaine Caitlin and Robert Bovo Valerie Brett and Rodney Gardner Carole and Michael Brown Mary Buletza and Reverend Gary Brenton

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Eileen and Andrew Bustillo Sharon and David Butterfield Dianne and Robert Butters Deborah Byrne Lisa and Stephen Calandrino Erin and Michael Campanella Katie and Jamie Cashman Lisa and Joseph Caucino Katherine Cesario Tracy and John Child Christian Brothers Academy Tara and Walter Church Susan and John Cizin Maria Clemente and John Dodaro Mairead and Sean Clifford Kelly and Michael Condon Mary Elizabeth and Richard Crowe

Maria and John Crowley Susan and Anthony Cusat Carmen Damiano Rhoda and John Davis Sheila and Christopher Deane Clare and Frank DeNicola Alfred Desantis Kerry and Donald Devine Steven Devine Hilary and Samuel DiFeo Gabriella and Patrick Donnelly Jen and Aaron Dougherty Catherine and Guy Farrington Pamela and Sean Feddeler Kerri and Aaron Feiler Morgan Feiler ’20 Michaela and Christopher Ferrigine

Joan Fitzgerald Kara and Michael Fitzgerald JoAnn and Jack Fletcher Dena and Frankie Francese Sarah M. Frankel ’17 Robin Frees Elizabeth Gavin Kristy and Donald Geoghan Richard Gigantino Katherine and Paul Gilbride Janet and John Giunco The Edward Hall Gmelich Scholarship Fund (Teddy’s Fund) Victoria and Justin Gmelich Lessa and Raul Gomez Teresa Goolcharan Ana and Scott Gorman Danielle and Gregory Greene Isabelle M. Grimes ’18 Dorey Grimes Philip Ha Joan and Paul Hallman Christine and Robert Hanlon Eileen Hannaford Mary Ellen Harris Bridget and Mark Hartnett Yamilette and Robert Henke Margaret and Steven Henning Tricia and Lawrence Hicks Barbara and J. Robert Hillier Siobhan Fallon Hogan Amy Howell and Carson Smith Maria and Howard Hubler Susan Hudome and Thomas Mikulski Jennifer and Christopher Hughes Althea and Jim Jackson Chris and GeorgeJacobi Carlie and Lou Jakub Jennifer Jamer Andrea and Marc Jenkins Jorie and Daniel Johnson Jo-Jo Realty Corporation Tina and Jeffrey Joyce Jill and Jamie Smith Haley Karinja ’21 Brenda and Matthew Karinja Kristine and Ray Keane Deborah and Daniel Kearney Deirdre and Enda Keenan Abby and Kevin Kelly Jo-Ann and Jack Kelly Ryan Kelly Grace Kenney ’19 Darrah and Joseph Kenney

Mary Ann Kiernan Theresa and Matthew Kiernan Beth and Joseph Koerwer Deborah and Michael Kogan Eileen and Michael Konczyk Brenda and Jim Krampert Marybeth and Richard Kwapniewski Kali and Johannes Lambrou Francesca and Michael Lasko Allison Lawson ’21 Teresa and Michael Lawson Alison Le Vine Pugsley and Sam Pugsley Tara and John Leibee Alison and Greg Loder Cathleen and Frank Lonardo Krista and David Long Holly and Stanley Lu Meghan and Florin Lupu Kathleen Lynch Susan and Robert Maes Laura and Steven Maguire Maria and Christopher Maher Andrew Mahon Mariann C. Mahon Patricia Maloney-Horowitz Kelly and Thomas Marchetti Patricia and Michael Marcin Siobhain and Matthew Mark Cathy Mayer Michele and James McCarthy Judith and Danny McCrone Rachael and Michael McEvoy Kelly and Thomas McEvoy Jeanne and Patrick McGuiness Carolyn and Damian McGuire Sarah and Jamie McManus Anne McNulty Welsh Nicole Melamed Lorri Mellish Aileen Mentel Megan Murphy Nancy Niedermeyer Holly and Barry O’Brien Erica M. O’Kelly ’17 Kelsey O’Kelly ’19 Cheryl and Patrick O’Kelly Jeanine Okonek-Conrad and Gerard Conrad Lisa Ortenzio Susan Pacana and Douglas Darman Denise and Glen Paesano Gene Pagnozzi Bailey and James Palmieri

Kerry and Jeffrey Pedone Marci and Albert Perri Gioia Pisano and Pat Larson JP Pladek Torrey and Bart Plank Lisa and John Polivka Queen’s Court Company Patricia Reiners Christine and Shawn Reynolds Nicole Rigo Cristie Ritz-King and Kevin King Cynthia and David Rodricks Megan and Thomas Russoniello Joanne and Robert St. Amand Sara and David Schivell Melissa and Anthony Sciarrillo Mary and Anthony Sciarrillo Lillian E. Scott ’17 Tiffany and Carl Senft Tracy and Howard Shallcross Kristine and Ryan Sheftel Grace K. Shimkus ’20 Eileen and Larry Smith Stephanie and Spencer Smith Solari Creative Teresa and Paul Sperber Debbie and Henry Sullivan Abigail and Jeff Swanton Brendan Thorp Maura and Edward Thorp Miriam and Joseph Tort Laura and Jeffrey Turek Joan Vanucci Kathleen R. Venezia ’19 Linda and Carmine Venezia Allison and Greg Wagner Michael Walker Maryellen and Paul Walsh Kelly and John Ward Elizabeth and Gerard Ward Claudia and Alan Waxman Angel Whaley Melissa Whelan Donna and Michael Winchell Anne and Michael Wingertzahn Nancy Witt Susan and Alexander Wright Marta Young and Kevin O’Conner Maureen and Thomas Yurcisin Caitlin Zavorksas and Matthew Dolansky Alicia and Brian Zink Cadence Zink ’24

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MARY’S FUND EVENTS:

BY THE NUMBERS Mary on the Run! RUN Sponsored by Image Creators $54,000 raised | 412 runners 28 mini Monarchs in the Fun Run

SPONSORS Title Sponsor: Image Creators Extreme Marathoner: Jim Curley Buick GMC Mini Monarchs Fun Run Title Sponsor: Sciarrillo, Cornell, Merlino, McKeever, and Osborne, LLC Marathoner: The Earle Company OceanFirst Bank Medal Sponsor: Bill and Ed’s Landscaping Weekend Warriors: ACA Computers The Barber Family Bongarzone Funeral Home Bungalow Road Family Chiropractic Center Flynn O’Hara Uniform, Inc. Fundamental Cleaners Guaranteed Landscaping One Willow Dr. Andrea J. Sciarrillo Shore Neuropsychology and Behavioral Health Spring Lake Pizza

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2021 Trinity Hall Golf Outing and Online Gift Auction $87,040 raised | 94 golfers | 15 gift auction packages

SPONSORS Outing Sponsor: Goldman Sachs Champions Circle: Jim Curley Buick GMC Online Auction Sponsor: JG Squared Core Value Sponsor: Kim and Jonathan Barry Golf Cart Sponsor: SVS Wealth Management Team at Morgan Stanley Closest-to-the-Pin: Kristin and Brian Meulener Longest Range: Ryan Kelly

Hole Sponsors: Charles Bartels Sheila and Christopher Deane Kara and Michael Fitzgerald Wayne Friedland Amy Howell and Eric Carson Susan Hudome and Thomas Mikulski Eileen and Michael Konczyk Kelly and Thomas McEvoy Colleen and Michael Straine Keri and Mark Talucci Committee Members: Michael Fiztgerald, Thomas McEvoy, and Michael Walker

Gift Auction Donors Suzy and Victor Almeida Kelly Butler Mairead and Sean Clifford Bernadette Costello Kerri and Aaron Feiler Anne-Sophie Delauney-Lehman Melissa Fairchild Victoria and Justin Gmelich Maryanne Kain Emily Knepple ’18 Nicole LoRusso ’17 Rosa Madriz and Luis Toledo Robin Manno Lauren Pappa Pardon My Picnic Party Outlet Stacy and James Pecci Pink Pineapple Surf Co. Samantha and Joseph Puma Carolyn and Todd Raymond Red Bank Chocolate Shoppe Deborah and Henry Sullivan Things Remembered Vintage Cake Kelly and John Ward Melissa Whelan Erin Zavorskas Alicia Zink

Line the Path Campaign $10,530 raised 102 signs on display 89 participants 17

ALUMNAE

Trinity Hall alumnae were asked to reflect on their time at Trinity Hall with founding Head of School Mary Sciarrillo. Here is some of what they shared:

During my time at Trinity Hall and even now, three years later after my graduation, I think of Mrs. Sciarrillo’s dedication and commitment to the school from the very start. I remember her presence at the open houses and her testimony to what it meant to have a single-sex education, all of which were defined by her grit, perseverance, and her faith in something that is much bigger than all of us.

– Diana Bilotta ’18

Mrs. Sciarrillo once referred to Trinity Hall in the metaphor of a bus. She explained to us the “leap of faith” we took, along with her and the faculty, was like “getting on the bus.” Mrs. Sciarrillo was the bus driver, and the students and faculty all played an important role in keeping the bus moving. Being on the bus meant being committed to the whole Trinity Hall community.

– Chloe Toole ’17 and George Washington University ’21

Mrs. Sciarrillo’s unwavering support and faith in us as students will stay with each and every one of us for the rest of our lives. She is the embodiment of a committed, passionate, and kind woman that Trinity Hall taught me to be.

- Alexa Sadowski ’20 18

Mrs. Sciarrillo has always supported and encouraged us during our time at Trinity Hall. She always believed in me and taught me to believe in myself. I’m so grateful for all the support she has given me through my four years and beyond.

– Amelia Biebel ’17, Centenary University ’21

ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT Shantal Ferrer ’20

You have built an amazing foundation for this school in which future generations of girls will get to experience the “Trinity Hall Way” and the environment which you have created where every girl feels empowered and at home. You have touched each and every one of your students, and I know without you and your compassion and dedication I would not be the person I am today.

– Hannah Reynolds ’19

was presented with a St. Timothy Award by the Diocese of Trenton’s Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. The award recognizes youth who follow in the footsteps of St. Timothy by living out their faith and serving as role models for involvement in their parishes, schools and local communities.

Shantal was nominated by her parish, Mother of Mercy Parish in Asbury Park, where she served as a monitor at the Spanish Mass and was a member of the youth group.

She is currently studying art therapy at Caldwell University.

Caroline Gmelich ’17 I am so grateful that Mrs. Sciarrillo helped teach me how to be a creative free thinker and how to be a strong independent woman in the classroom, on the court, and in every aspect of my life.

– Caitlin Wingertzahn ’20

I don’t think a simple thank you would be enough! Mrs. Sciarrillo’s constant support, dedication, and love made us feel so at home in the Trinity Hall hallway.

Without her, Trinity Hall wouldn’t be the amazing place it is today.

competed in the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, NE in the 100 backstroke and the 100 butterfly.

Caroline graduated from the University of Virginia in 2021 where she was a six-time All American and holds an American record in the 200 yard medley relay for the backstroke leg of the relay during which she and her UVA teammates set the record at the ACC Championship meet.

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Q&A

WITH THE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

President Nicole LoRusso and Vice President Grace Molloy, members of the Trinity Hall Class of 2017, answered a few questions on behalf of the the Alumnae Association.

1. You are the first chairs of the Alumnae Association - congratulations!

Why was it important to you to become a part of this organization?

N: Once four classes had graduated, it was clear to Grace and me that a formal, alumnae-led Alumnae Association was essential. Mentorship is something that is really important to me; as part of the inaugural class, I wanted to make sure that we had a formalized way to be there for one another and the current students, so every graduate could continue to feel those close ties to Trinity Hall.

G: The Trinity Hall community has given me so much over the years and this is a small way I can show my gratitude and remain connected with those whose constant support allowed me to get to where I am today.

2. What are your goals for the Alumnae Association?

N: Two of our biggest goals for the Alumnae Association are maintaining that tight-knit connection of the Trinity Hall community long after alumnae graduate, and continuing to inspire both alumnae and students.

G: I am excited for the future growth of the Alumnae Association as we welcome new members and introduce new traditions, but most importantly to continue to serve as a link between the Alumnae as we branch out into the world.

3. What is a favorite memory from your time at Trinity Hall?

N: One of my favorite memories of my time at Trinity Hall was when the first edition of the Trinity Hall Tribune was published. I remember working with Mrs. Morreale for so long to bring it to life and it was so incredible to see it actually come into fruition and continue to grow. Especially now that I’m working in PR, it’s a big full circle moment.

G: My favorite memory was my final performance with the Queen’s Court Company. It was incredible to see how much we had all grown as individuals and as a company since our first performance. My fellow QCC members played such a large role in my Trinity Hall experience and I am so grateful that we all got to be a part of such historic moments for the school community.

4. Why is supporting Trinity Hall as an alumna and donor important to you?

N: Trinity Hall was pivotal for my academic and professional growth and development, and it has empowered me to become a leader throughout my education and career. I hope to help current and future students have the same incredible experience that I had during my time at Trinity.

G: I want to ensure that Trinity Hall can continue to educate and inspire young women for generations to come. Our continued support as alumnae is vital in allowing access to the opportunities we were afforded during our time at Trinity.

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LETTER FROM THE

BOARD

CHAIR

large part, the reason Trinity Hall got off to such a successful start. Her selfless dedication of time, treasure, and talent serves as a great example of what hard work, quiet wisdom, and years of experience can do to create and move forward an organization such as Trinity Hall. Mary’s mantra has always been to keep the girls at the forefront of everything we do, and that has fostered a culture that is unique.

Last year our national search allowed us to interview many qualified candidates but ultimately led us to hire Mary Kate Blaine as our second Head of School. She has vowed to stand on the shoulders of those who came before her and to carry out the mission of Trinity Hall. While the pandemic challenged us, Mary Kate shared that the girls make her smile and laugh each day and that she is grateful to have landed in such a warm and welcoming community.

As I write this, we are days away from being unmasked in school. I know we are all collectively thrilled to put the pandemic behind us, and I am so excited for the girls to smile, laugh, and be enriched by unencumbered dialogue and facial expression.

The last two years have been challenging for the world and also for us at Trinity Hall. We have had to be incredibly creative in all manners of navigating the pandemic. In the Fall of 2020, we opened our doors to full-time, in-person learning. We were the only local high school doing so. Even though we were masked, using one-way traffic, and practicing social distancing, the girls were together – in our hallways and our classrooms.

We bought additional tables and made good use of our outdoor space. The time-consuming contact tracing we needed to do for the health and safety of our community certainly required much effort but doing so meant our girls were able to stay in school for the entire year! We more than doubled the days of in-person learning that our local counterparts provided.

The tireless effort the School put into staying open throughout the 2020-2021 school year was laudable.

The hoops our faculty and administration jumped through were many. The Board of Trustees more than acknowledged the commitment of faculty and staff by offering a Covid bonus for employees and instituted a “whatever it takes” mindset to support our students and our faculty. Trinity Hall recognizes that our faculty is the lifeblood of our School and that we need to nourish and encourage their leadership, hard work, and dedication.

Last school year marked the retirement of our founding Head and fearless leader, Mary Sciarrillo. Mary is, in

In 2021, we saw the first class of collegiate graduates from the Trinity Hall Class of 2017. This milestone is one of which we are incredibly proud. To think that we now have sent forth 32 young women into the workforce and the world at large is a checkmark on the list of dreams come true for me as a co-founder, and I am excited for all of us.

This year I leave my role as Board Chair. I am proud of so many moments we have achieved together. One of the most notable is the establishment of our scholarship and endowment program, Mary’s Fund for the Girls: Now and Forever. This financial instrument will continue to grow and become a vehicle of strength that will lead Trinity Hall into the future and secure its mission.

I hand over the torch to Miriam Tort as she becomes the next Trinity Hall Board Chair. She brings with her a new slate of officers – Kerry Devine and Abby Kelly as Co-Vice Chairs, and Torrey Plank as Secretary. Patrick Donnelly remains our Treasurer. I thank them for everything they have done for the School to date and for the acceptance of the work ahead on behalf of Trinity Hall. We thank every parent and supporter for recognizing the importance of these four years of a girl’s life. I know, without hesitation, Trinity Hall will be a lasting influence on each girl. Please know we strive each and every day to make Trinity Hall the best it can be.

With sincere dedication,

Victoria Gmelich Board of Trustees, Chair Founder, Trinity Hall

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FUNDRAISING AT T R I N I T Y H A L L

Each year, the generosity of the Trinity Hall community allows us to create exceptional opportunities and experiences for our students. Not only are each individual’s donations critical to the sustainability of the school, but high participation rates among board members, faculty and staff, parents, and students show that our community believes in the mission of Trinity Hall to provide the highest quality education, uniquely tailored to nurture the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical gifts of each individual. At Trinity Hall, every gift is important.

REVENUE & EXPENSES Revenue

Expenses 87% Tuition & Fees

51% Salaries & Benefits

5% Financial Aid & Other Restricted Gifts

15% Financial Aid & Scholarships

4% Annual Fund 2% Capital Campaign 1% Other Revenue 1% Fundraising Events

9% Depreciation & Interest 6% Administrative Costs 5% Facilities & Security 4% Student Athletics & Activities 3% Transportation 3% Instructional Supplies 2% Technology Costs 1% Marketing & Admissions 1% Capital Expenditures

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THE FUND FOR TRINITY HALL The Fund for Trinity Hall is the school’s annual giving campaign and what we ask to be your philanthropic priority each year, even when other fundraising initiatives are underway. The Fund has a direct impact on athletics, special projects, theatrical productions, and innovative educational experiences from which all students benefit. Your tax-deductible gift to The Fund gives Trinity Hall’s leadership the flexibility to respond to immediate needs and new opportunities.

$334,032 raised (over goal of $300,000) BOARD AND FACULTY GIVING

CURRENT PARENT PARTICIPATION

CURRENT STUDENT PARTICIPATION

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COMMUNITY GIVING Includes gifts received between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 designated for The Fund for Trinity Hall.

Anonymous Rose and Matthew Aanensen Skylar C. Abbey ’21 Patricia Aberle Christina and John Advento Susan and Victor Almeida Daniella Arbeeny ’24 Carrie and Joseph Balesterri Madeline Barber ’22 Michelle and Chris Barber Georgette and Drew Bauman Lisa and Stephen Becker Cheryl and Paul Beisel Joseph Bellavia Olivia Bellone ’23 Ellery Benedict ’22 Sandra and Mark Benedict Christina and David Bergamo Dawn and Philip Bermingham Melanie Besculides and Stavros Memtsoudis Pamela and Robert Bilotta Kate and Bruce Bilow Andrew Bogdan Chelsea Bollerman Gloria and Paul Boorujy Emma G. Bradley ’21 Trina and James Bradley Barbara-Jean Brees Valerie Brett and Rodney Gardner Sara Britton Mary Beth Browne Anne and John Brunetti Taylor and Shawn Burke Mary Beth Burns

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Frankie BurnsCohen ’23 Dianne and Robert Butters Katherine Calamusa ’24 Lisa and Stephen Calandrino Zari and Donald Callahan Isabella Cantalupo ’24 Rylee Carroll ’22 Caroline Cashman ’22 Katie and Jamie Cashman Vienna L. Chafart ’21 Tracy and John Child Claire and Michael Chrysanthopoulos Tara and Walter Church Susan and John Cizin Anna Clements ’22 Marianne and David Clements Ciara Clifford ’22 Mairead and Sean Clifford Molly Clifford ’20 Catherine Closkey ’22 Jennifer and William Clough Jennifer Cocco and Douglas Basile Jordan E. Codispoti ’21 Gianna Cofone ’23 Melina Conhagen ’22 Sandra and Alfred Conhagen Victoria Conrad ’23 Marion and Jason Corrigan Linhsey Covert ’24 Mary Elizabeth and Richard Crowe Denise Crowley-DeAngelis and Mark DeAngelis Alexandra DaCosta ’24 Kristen and Michael DaCosta Cathryn and Marc Danielczyk

Claire M. Darman ’19 Rhoda and John Davis Kate Deane ’22 Sheila and Christopher Deane Diana Deems Gina and Anthony DeJohn Anne-Sophie Delaunay-Lehman and Ken Lehman Sarah DeMaria ’24 Miranda DeRobertis Emma Devine ’24 Kathleen Devine ’22 Kerry and Donald Devine Eva R. DeVizia ’21 Michelle Devoy Hilary and Samuel DiFeo Josephine DiFeo ’23 Kiernan and Chris DiFeo Lucy DiFeo ’24 Lauren and Charles Dohrenwend Amy and Colm Dolan Josephine and Tony Domalewski Christina Donnelly ’22 Gabriella and Patrick Donnelly Haven Dora ’22 Ella Dougherty ’23 Jackie Drudy ’21 Janet and John Drudy Gina and Kenneth Ern Josephine Ern ’24 Catherine and Michael Evans Christine and Jamie Facer Melissa and John Fairchild Catherine and Guy Farrington Meredith C. Farrington ’21

Jane Farrow ’23 Rosemarie and James Farrow Lori and Carmine Fazzolari Pamela and Sean Feddeler Anna Ferrigine ’21 Michaela and Christopher Ferrigine Kara and Michael Fitzgerald Richard Fitzsimmons Dena and Frankie Francese Sarah Frankel ’17 Suzanne and Anthony Freeman Robin Frees Lily Froehlich ’22 Michele and Paul Gannon Rachel Gardner ’24 Elizabeth Gavin Lynda and Paul Gazzara Kristy and Donald Geoghan Rosalyn and James Giallanza Melissa and Jack Giegerich Jean C. Gilbride ’21 Katherine and Paul Gilbride Katie and Ian Gillen Michele and Philip Gioia Janet and John Giunco Ainsley Gmelich ’21 Caroline Gmelich ’17 McLane Gmelich ’23 Parker Gmelich ’24 The Edward Gmelich Scholarship Fund (Teddy’s Fund) Victoria and Justin Gmelich Spurthi and Vikas Goela Amy Gonzalez ’24

Ana and Scott Gorman Ella Gorman ’23 Cara Grabowski ’22 Christine and Frank Grabowski Danielle and Gregory Greene Lila Greene ’22 Maria and Robert Grosso Nayri and Shant Gueyikian Megan Gula and David Turkaly Trish and JR Gulka Jeanette and John Hall Karen and Robert Haney Christine and Robert Hanlon Kaitlyn Hanlon ’24 Jennifer and Paul Havens Olivia Havens ’22 Mary Hayser ’23 Kathleen Hegel ’22 Laura and Terrance Hegel Annaliese Heidelberger ’22 Danielle and George Heidelberger Yamilette and Robert Henke Tricia and Lawrence Hicks Lindsay and Mark Horowitz Michaela M. Horowitz ’21 Lisa and Joseph Huber Madison R. Huber ’19 Maria and Howard Hubler Susan Hudome and Thomas Mikulski Amy and Chris Iannuzzi Moira Imperial and John Marzullo Melanie and Brian Jaenicke Carlie and Lou Jakub

Johnny Us Towing LLC Ellie Johnson ’22 Jorie and Daniel Johnson Shea and Charles Jones, III Margaret and Christopher Jordan Margaret M. Jordan ’21 Roselyn Jose-Ruiz ’22 Michael Kabash Maryanne Kain Lauren Kane ’23 Mary C. Kane Brenda and Matthew Karinja Haley L. Karinja ’21 Lisa and Steve Kaye Kristine and Ray Keane Deborah and Daniel Kearney Charissa and John Keavey Abby and Kevin Kelly Madison N. Kelly ’21 Michele Macchiarola-Kelly and John Kelly Stephanie and Gerard Kenney Jane Kiernan ’24 Theresa and Matthew Kiernan Emily Knepple ’18 Lorraine and Paul Knepple Beth and Joseph Koerwer Deborah and Michael Kogan Morgan Kogan ’21 Kelly Kostulias ’24 Kerri and James Kostulias Brenda and Jim Krampert Bryce Krampert ’21 Marybeth and Richard Kwapniewski

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Sheri Ladley-Calamusa and Frank Calamusa Kim and Bill Lamb Kali and Johannes Lambrou Allison T. Lawson ’21 Alison Le Vine Pugsley and Sam Pugsley Sofia Lehman ’22 Tara and John Leibee Catherine and Jerry Leo Alison and Greg Loder Cathleen and Frank Lonardo Holly and Stanley Lu Juliana Lucas ’24 Alexandra Lupu ’23 Riana MacDermott ’24 Sharon and Michael MacDermott Andrea and Justin Macko Rosa Madriz and Luis Toledo Mairead Mark ’18 Molly Mark ’23 Siobhain and Matthew Mark Emily and Stephen Massell Esther McCaffery Katherine M. McCarthy ’21 Maebh McCarthy ’24 Margaret H. McCarthy ’21 Michele and James McCarthy Suzanne and Peter McCarthy Casey McChesney Charlotte E. McChesney ’21 Dorothy McCrea Judith and Danny McCrone Michele McCue Brynn E. McGuinness ’21 Carolyn and Damian McGuire Peyton McGuire ’23 Holly and Brian McManus Danielle and John Meany Dayra Mejia-Reyes ’22 Sophia Memtsoudis ’24 Maggie and Christopher Merkler Mairead Merkler ’24 Jody and Neil Midtgard Caroline Miele ’24 Diane and Anthony Miele Beverly and Jason Minkler Emily Minkler ’22 Grace Modderman ’17 John Molisso Grace Molloy ’17 Myriam Mondestin and David Sorrentino

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Camila Monzon ’23 Alyssa and PJ Morreale Carolyn and Brendan Mulholland Lisa and Daniel Murray Melissa and Neil Nejame Sarah Nejame ’22 Haley Nelson ’22 Shannon and Chris Nelson Hannah J. Noorigian ’21 Jennifer Norton Fiona O’Brien ’23 Holly and Barry O’Brien Eleanor O’Connor ’23 Margot and Joe O’Connor Cheryl and Patrick O’Kelly Erica O’Kelly ’17 Kelsey O’Kelly ’19 Brienne and Garrett O’Rourke Grace O’Rourke ’23 Brittany and Joseph Orrico Lisa Ortenzio Gliknis Ortiz and Alvin Middleton Susan Pacana and Douglas Darman Caroline L. Page ’21 Stephanie Palmer and Andrew Bates Clarissa Pane ’24 Maryalice Pane Sofia Paparella ’22 Lauren Pappa Lisa Pappa Helena Pecci ’22 Kerry and Jeffrey Pedone Jacqueline Pena Gomez ’24 Ally J. Perri ’21 Marci and Albert Perri Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC Cecilia K. Peters ’21 Tara and Joshua Peters Alma and Adam Philipson Ellen and Richard Phillips Nora Phillips ’22 Tabitha and Joseph Pia Gabrielle Pinzon Perella and Stephen Perrella David Pires Gioia Pisano and Pat Larson Torrey and Bart Plank Lisa and John Polivka Samantha and Joseph Puma Dharanitha Ramanand Caitlin E. Ramos ’21

Christy and Paul Ramos Lisa and Mark Ranucci Sofia Ranucci ’22 Riley Raymond ’22 Lucy E. Retterer ’21 Lynn and Brian Retterer Christine and Shawn Reynolds Hannah J. Reynolds ’20 Diane and Timothy Riepl Mary R. Rosivack ’21 Michele and Michael Rosivack Susie and Matthew Rummler Nicole and Vincent Sadowski Jenny and Stephen Scanapicco Juliana Scheick ’22 Stephanie and Christopher Scheick Dena and Andrew Schibell Vianna Schibell ’24 Anna Schivell ’24 Sara and David Schivell Mary and Anthony Sciarrillo Melissa and Anthony Sciarrillo Tiffany and Carl Senft Tracy and Howard Shallcross Meredith J. Sheftel ’21 Shore Psychological Health Care LLC Mariana Sierra-Santana Erica and Scott Smith Jill and Jamie Smith

Riley Smith ’23 Stephanie and Spencer Smith Cynthia Sobieski Teresa and Paul Sperber Laura and Michael Stamberger Patricia and Jeffrey Stapleton Cliff Stieglitz and Ann Pham Erin and Kevin Straine Grace Sullivan ’24 Jennifer and Bart Sullivan Jacqueline and Glen Szenzenstein Mary Ann and Richard Szenzenstein Samantha Szenzenstein ’24 Caitie Szyszko ’24 Kerry and Stan Szyszko Alexandra Talamayan ’22 Keri and Mark Talucci Danielle Tanfield Faina Tarasyuk Ann-Marie and Cory Thackeray Isabella Thackeray ’24 Eleanor Thompson ’22 Kerrin and Jeffrey Tierney Miriam and Joseph Tort Kailey M. Totland ’21 Dennis Tully Laura and Jeffrey Turek Noelle Turek ’22 Allison Urbanski ’24 Maryjo and John Urbanski

Christine and Mark Valori Leighton E. Van Wagner ’21 Juliette Vanucci ’23 Judith Rokoszak and Maryann Vecchione Linda and Carmine Venezia Lisa A. Ventura Madeline Walker ’24 Michael Walker Charlotte M. Walsh ’21 Jennifer and Brian Walsh Julianna Walsh ’24 Kelly and John Ward Claudia and Alan Waxman Elaine and Edward Welsh Karen and Douglas Wessel Angel Whaley Melissa Whelan Kelsey White ’23 Hannah K. Wietzke ’21 Susan and Alexander Wright Donna and Gabriel Yandoli Colleen Yurcisin ’23 Caitlin Zavorskas and Matthew Dolansky Alicia and Brian Zink Cadence Zink ’23 Haley Zupko ’24 Lindsey Zupko ’21

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OTHER FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS Your support of the school through charitable gifts, volunteer opportunities, and participation in fundraising events is important as a key member of the Trinity Hall community. The Fund for Trinity Hall is an annual campaign but as new needs arise at the school, new campaigns are created to address those needs. Here are some other ways that you can help Trinity Hall continue to flourish:

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Trinity Hall’s first capital campaign raised funds needed for the repurposing of the original Fort Monmouth building and two-story addition that took place in 2018-2019. Additional campaigns will seek to improve our campus with school facilities that continue to address all of the needs of our students both in and out of the classroom. Our goals are ambitious, yet attainable with your generosity.

LEAVE A LEGACY Leave a Legacy through a variety of naming opportunities in honor of your Trinity Hall graduate.

Current needs of the school are supported by donations made to this campaign, and your daughter’s name can be engraved on a brick, locker plaque, or leaf on our donor tree in honor of her time spent in our halls.

SPECIAL EVENTS Annual events like the gala or golf outing help the school to raise funds while creating opportunities for the community to gather and celebrate. Joining a committee, donating gifts for an online auction, or helping to make connections to sponsors in the area are just some of the ways you can support Trinity Hall fundraising.

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Thank you to Trinity Hall families and friends who support a variety of needs of the school.

The lists below reflect gifts received July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Capital Gifts

Leave a Legacy Campaign

Patricia and Stephen Brennan Mary Beth Browne Danielle and Gregory Greene Shea and Charles Jones, III Deborah and Daniel Kearney Lorraine and Paul Knepple Beth and Joseph Koerwer Deborah and Michael Kogan Monica Logani and Sanjay Verma Maria and Christopher Maher Deborah and Martin McCann Kristine and Ryan Sheftel Laura and Jeffrey Turek Susan and Alexander Wright

Suzy and Victor Almeida Carrie and Joseph Balesterri Maura and Derek Bradley Eileen and Andrew Bustillo Dianne and Robert Butters Lisa and Stephen Calandrino Catherine and Guy Farrington Michaela and Christopher Ferrigine Monica and Scott Gusmer Laura and Terrance Hegel Lisa and Steve Kaye Deborah and Michael Kogan

Restricted Gifts

Matching Gifts and Corporate Giving

Anna and Brent Baranko Georgette and Drew Bauman Bernadette Costello Camille and John McNamee Elke and William Spoor Michael Walker Melissa Whelan Marion and Dennis Zilinski

Apollo Global Management, Inc. Bank of America BNY Mellon Corp. Community Partnership Cowen and Company, LLC Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Estee Lauder Company Givinga Foundation, Inc Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program Johnson & Johnson Investors Bank The Merck Foundation OceanFirst Foundation Oracle Prudential Financial, Inc. UnitedHealth Group Vanguard The Walt Disney Company Foundation Woody’s TF Grille

Gift-In-Kind Andrew Bogdan Maria and Howard Hubler

Gifts in Memory Of: John T. Gmelich, MD Shirley Morrell Loder

Gifts in Honor Of:

Kerri and James Kostulias Francesca and Michael Lasko Andrea and Justin Macko Jeanne and Patrick McGuiness Carolyn and Damian McGuire Beverly and Jason Minkler Marta Young and Kevin O’Conner Lisa Ortenzio Tiffany and Carl Senft Jill and Jamie Smith Abigail and Jeff Swanton Ann-Marie and Cory Thackeray

Mary R. Mahon Sciarrillo

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MAKE A GIFT TODAY ONLINE

To make a credit card donation scan the QR code below or visit www.trinityhallnj.org and click Giving.

MAIL

Please use the enclosed envelope to mail your check payable to Trinity Hall.

SECURITIES

Gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or securities are easy to initiate and can be designated to any campaign.

PLANNED GIVING

Gifts through trusts, estate planning, or other deferred payment help to ensure the school’s future.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many employers have programs that double or even triple the impact of a donor’s gift.

Please contact your Human Resources department for matching gift forms.

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CLASS OF 2021

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BY THE NUMBERS More than

68

140

members

different college and university acceptances

of the Class of 2021

2 NCAA

National Letter of Intent signed

1 set each of twins and triplets

$16+ million

in merit-based scholarships awarded

12 students

inducted into the Cum Laude Society

1 original song written and performed at the first virtual Coffee House

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GRADUATES & SCHOOLS ATTENDING

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Lauren Barbara Davis Colts Neck James Madison University

Skylar Camille Abbey Union Beach Seton Hall University

Vienna L. Chafart Farmingdale University of Michigan

Giovanna Rose DeJohn Colts Neck Clemson University

Sarah Rose Bilotta Atlantic Highlands Monmouth University

Elea Pilar Chiusano Matawan Fordham University

Eva Rose DeVizia Tinton Falls George Washington University

Emma Grace Bradley Manasquan Clemson University

Jordan Elizabeth Codispoti Holmdel Dickinson College

Jacquelyn Drudy Spring Lake Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Jacqueline E. Chafart Farmingdale Barnard College

Christina Ann Costa Morganville University of Scranton

Jenna Falconite Lincroft University of South Carolina

Katerina M. Chafart Farmingdale University of Maryland, College Park

Mary Margaret Crowe Hazlet University of Richmond

Meredith Catherine Farrington Atlantic Highlands University of Miami

Courtney Elizabeth Cushman Brick Drew University

Anna Victoria Ferrigine Red Bank Boston College

Isabel V. Garcia Manasquan The Ohio State University

Morgan Sarah Kogan Point Pleasant Beach George Washington University

Mia Rose Gazzara Red Bank High Point University

Bryce Alexandra Krampert Spring Lake University of Mississippi

Isabella Eden Giallanza Belford University of Michigan

Katherine Lasko Morganville Savannah College of Art and Design

Jean Caitlin Gilbride Morganville Providence College

Allison Teresa Lawson Red Bank Clemson University

Molly Elizabeth Gill Morganville George Washington University

Kathleen Sue-In Lee Marlboro Northwestern University

Ainsley Gmelich Rumson New York University

Eli E. Levine Long Branch Emerson College

Victoria Noelle Grosso Spotswood College of William & Mary

Madison P. Marchetti Brick Bucknell University

Michaela McGovern Horowitz Allenhurst Villanova University

Hannah Eileen McCarthy Tinton Falls Purdue University

Margaret M. Jordan Colts Neck University of Rhode Island

Katherine Mary-Louise McCarthy Neptune Siena College

Luciana Marisa Kaja Oakhurst Florida Atlantic University

Margaret Hannah McCarthy Neptune Indiana University, Bloomington

Haley Lynn Karinja Ocean Fordham University

Charlotte E. McChesney Long Branch Temple University

Madison Nicole Kelly Aberdeen DeSales University

Grace Kelly McEvoy Manasquan Providence College

Faith Angeline King Red Bank West Virginia University

Brynn E. McGuiness Colts Neck University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Hannah Jean Noorigian Manasquan Clemson University

Mary Rachel Rosivack Neptune University of South Carolina

Brianna Lynn Vogel Brielle Florida Southern College

Caroline Logan Page Avon-by-the-Sea Boston University

Madeline Dorothy Scopellite Rumson New York University

Charlotte Marie Walsh Fair Haven Princeton University

Valentina Nicole Paz Little Silver George Washington University

Meredith Jacqueline Sheftel Rumson Villanova University

Lauren Lynn Ward Hazlet Northeastern University

Ally James Perri Oceanport Elon University

Gabriella M. Sorrentino Monroe United States Military Academy at West Point

Alexa Wessel Red Bank Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Cecilia Kathleen Peters Spring Lake University of Maryland, College Park Shannon Rose Poggi Hazlet Salve Regina University Caitlin Elizabeth Ramos Rumson Stanford University Lucy Elaine Retterer Atlantic Highlands University of Southern California

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Veronica Szenzenstein Manasquan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Anna Dalay Torres Red Bank Fordham University Kailey Marie Totland Tinton Falls Stevens Institute of Technology Leighton Elaine Van Wagner Monmouth Beach University of Michigan

Dianna Grace Whaley Long Branch Syracuse University Hannah Katherine Wietzke Oceanport Bucknell University Jessica Rose Zebrowski Sayreville Fordham University Lindsey Marie Zupko Old Bridge University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SENIOR AWARDS Co-Valedictorians

Scholar-Athlete Award

Caitlin Ramos and Charlotte Walsh

Gabriella Sorrentino

The class valedictorian is the senior who has achieved the highest weighted cumulative grade point average earned during four years of high school work while demonstrating a commitment to fulfilling the mission of Trinity Hall. This year we are pleased to name two members of the senior class who earned this top award.

Salutatorian Leighton Van Wagner The class salutatorian is the senior who has achieved the second highest weighted cumulative grade point average earned during four years of high school work while demonstrating a commitment to fulfilling the mission of Trinity Hall.

This award is given to the senior who has excelled academically while also making significant contributions to the school’s athletic program during her time at Trinity Hall. As a student-athlete, she also exhibits outstanding leadership, sportsmanship and citizenship to her school and community.

Scholar-Artist Award Charlotte McChesney This award is given to the senior who has excelled academically while also making significant contributions to the school’s arts program during her time at Trinity Hall. As a student-artist, she also exhibits outstanding leadership, respect and citizenship to her school and community.

Cum Laude The Trinity Hall Chapter of the Cum Laude Society recognizes superior academic achievement in our graduating class.

As a member of the Cum Laude Society, Trinity Hall may induct the top 20% of the Senior Class.

Giovanna Rose DeJohn Isabella Eden Giallanza Kathleen Sue-In Lee Caitlin Elizabeth Ramos Lucy Elaine Retterer Meredith Jacqueline Sheftel Gabriella M. Sorrentino Veronica Szenzenstein Kailey Marie Totland Leighton Elaine Van Wagner Charlotte Marie Walsh Lauren Lynn Ward

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Core Value Awards A continued focus on the core values of leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith are celebrated in the senior awards, as one student is selected as the recipient that best represents each value. All students nominated for these awards are diligently committed to their own academic achievement while going above and beyond to serve as role models for the Trinity Hall student body.

Leadership Award

Perseverance Award

Anna Ferrigine

Veronica Szenzenstein

This award recognizes the student who, during her time at Trinity Hall, has empowered herself as well as her peers by consistently leading with confidence, humility, empathy, and integrity in both formal and informal ways through her influential words, deeds, and positive attitude. She pursues leadership as a method to better her environment, and seeks to lift others up in order to work towards common goals.

This award recognizes the student who, during her time at Trinity Hall, has faced challenges and, through her remarkable resilience, unwavering courage, and eternal optimism, has persevered to overcome those obstacles and achieve success. She realizes that success is earned through hard work and demonstrates the confidence in herself to continue even the most seemingly difficult tasks.

Respect Award

Faith Award

Cecilia Peters

Vienna Chafart

This award recognizes the student who, during her time at Trinity Hall, has continuously demonstrated the utmost respect for her community through her sincere admiration of the diverse personalities and opinions of others, her mature and healthy self- worth, and her genuine regard for the talents and gifts God has granted all of us. She unfailingly identifies the dignity of others and honors the community with her attention on each individual.

This award recognizes the student who, during her time at Trinity Hall, has borne witness to her faith through her compassionate mercy, humble generosity, and morally just actions that have subtly but powerfully served as a daily reminder to all of us of our own commitment to be people of faith. Her choices reflect her confidence in a power beyond the reach of proof and her actions are influenced by her devotion to being a member of a faithful community.

SENIOR ATHLETES

JESSICA ZEBROWKI

MADISON KELLY

Division I Swimming - Fordham University

Division III Softball - DeSales University

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GRADUATION CEREMONY AS OUR GRADUATES – WOMEN OF GREAT PROMISE – GO FORWARD, I PRAY FOR CONTINUED BLESSINGS ON YOUR JOURNEY. Continue to use your voices to make change and always be women of action. This world needs you now more than ever. Let us all learn from the political conflict, the racial discrimination, the pandemic, and our own personal conflicts – stand up, speak up, and take appropriate actions to make this world a better place for you and for all of us.

You have the power – use it wisely and in consideration of others.

We love you, we respect you, and we remain ever ready to welcome you home.

Mary Sciarrillo, founding head of school

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INVOCATION Read by Leighton Elaine Van Wagner, Class of 2021 Salutatorian Dearest God, Today, we ask You to bestow Your blessings upon Trinity Hall’s Class of 2021 as we take the next step in our lives. We ask You to watch over us as we embark on our future successes, as each of us has untapped potential. Guide us to make the right decisions, leaving a positive impact on the world around us.

In a time when we are all six feet apart, help us to come together to conquer the challenges we face using our values of leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith.

Bless those who have encouraged and supported us during our times of need and bless our sisterhood which will continue to ground us from this day on.

May Your blessings not only be for us, but that we become blessings to humankind, implementing all of the lessons we have gained from our years at Trinity Hall.

Wherever we go, may God bless each and every one of you to take on your future as the confident, capable, and distinguished women I know you all are.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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CO-VALEDICTORIAN An excerpt from the co-valedictorian address given by Caitlin Ramos. Caitlin is a member of the Stanford University Class of 2025.

It’s an honor to stand here as your covaledictorian, but today we leave here all the same, with heartwarming memories and bright futures built off the foundation that Trinity Hall provided us. Trinity Hall has truly given us the full experience. We have learned from the brightest minds, with teachers not only committed to making sure we understand every last calculus theorem but also to giving us the guidance to succeed, serving as both our role models and friends. We have thrived in sports and the arts, winning countless awards and truly making our mark on Trinity Hall.

We have learned how to be good citizens in history classes, how to strengthen our faith in Theology, how to dodge T’s scooter in the hallways, how to swiftly kick a predator in the groin, and even how to survive a global pandemic together. In our four years at Trinity Hall, we have been given the skills to go out and set the world on fire.

Looking at all of you today, it is hard to believe that just a few years ago we were all scared little teenagers, with no idea of what our years at Trinity Hall would have in store for us.

Looking back, those small bonding moments are the ones that I cherish most. I know fifty years from now, when we’re all old but hopefully not that wrinkly, those will be the things we remember most about Trinity Hall. We will remember the small moments that made up every day, and the happiness that surrounded them.

Now, we have our whole futures ahead of us, and that might seem scary or overwhelming at times. So, as we embark onto the next journey in life, I challenge you all to appreciate the little moments, because they are what make life truly special. Enjoy every smile, every laugh, every small victory, and never take life too seriously. Go out and be a light to the world, using the skills and values that Trinity Hall has instilled within every one of us since day one. I cannot wait to see the beautiful mark you make on the world.

Congratulations Class of 2021, we did it!

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ADDRESSES An excerpt from the co-valedictorian address given by Charlotte Walsh. Charlotte is a member of the Princeton University Class of 2025.

Welcome family and friends, faculty, Trustees, fellow graduates, and most especially, Mrs. Sciarrillo, our fearless leader who is graduating with us, the class of 2021, and embarking on her well-deserved retirement. On behalf of the class of 2021, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for building the Trinity Hall community from the ground up. Because of you, we have made lifelong friends, beautiful memories, and as the windows on career panelists would be happy to hear, many LinkedIn connections. God Bless you and your family on this next step of your journey.

We like to consider ourselves the last class of the “original” Trinity Hall: empowered by Mrs. Sciarrillo and preceded by the founding classes who taught us things like the Trinity Hall way, how to write a professional email, and that reading the community notes and breathing are of equal importance.

Along with our personal growth, the building also grew during our time at Trinity Hall. We were here when “the Hall” became the Halls.

The unofficial student-run bakery of sorts that housed pastries on each of the four benches of the west wing suddenly became a franchise with a whole new building.

The knowledge and experience that we’ve gained at Trinity Hall are no doubt thanks to the dedicated teachers and college counselors with whom we have formed strong relationships. Over the last four years, we have had the blessing, and sometimes unwanted responsibility, of learning a lot.

I would like to leave you all with some of the words of my classmates in expressing hopes for the future. Faith hopes we remember that asking for help does not mean we have failed; Vienna hopes we never lose sight of our self-worth; Jordan hopes that Gabby can get 67 extra family tickets to the Army-Navy games; Brynn hopes for all of us to grow spicier with age; and Morgan hopes that one of us will become richer than Elon Musk.

THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST SISTERS A GIRL COULD EVER ASK FOR. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021.

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COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Miriam Tort, Founding Board Member, current Vice Chair, and recipient of the 2019 Founders’ Award, addressed the Class of 2021. Here are a few excerpts from her Commencement Address: Good evening Class of 2021, Mrs. Sciarrillo, administration, faculty, parents, and my fellow trustees. It is an honor to address you.

I am the daughter of Cuban Immigrants. In her early 20’s, not much older than you are now, my mother was forced to leave her home in Havana, to escape a dictatorship in search of a better life for her and her daughter. She arrived in New York City with an eighth-grade education and a limited command of the English language, but with her incredible work ethic and a supporting family, she quickly established herself in a foreign environment.

My mother learned English, became an American citizen, and enrolled in school to become a licensed beautician.

Before long, she opened her own business. Because of the salon’s proximity, many of my mother’s clients were from the university community. It was from these women that she learned how education can create opportunities for prosperity in this country.

When I was in elementary school, I would walk a few blocks to my mom’s shop after school to do my homework, help where I could, and talk with her clients. I did not realize it at the time, but my mother was intentionally surrounding me with women that were fostering in me a passion for learning. They expanded my horizons by introducing me to their careers and exposing me to all the world has to offer. It took years for me to truly understand how this exposure impacted the trajectory of my life.

Over my lifetime, my mother has given me many gifts, but the one that has served me best, and continues to serve me today, is the love of learning. Learning is a lifelong process and the best anti-aging remedy!

As a child you innately loved to learn. You explored the world around you and even the smallest accomplishment, observation or surprise was a learning experience. During your middle school years, perhaps learning was not as much fun. It was more of a chore; something you were required to do. But then came Trinity Hall.

During these past four years, the faculty, guided by the leadership of Mrs. Sciarrillo, strived to rekindle, and foster a love for learning by creating an environment in which you could seek inspiration and expand your

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knowledge. The atmosphere at Trinity Hall encouraged collaboration and investigation of topics that interest you.

You were free to develop your own ideas, express your feelings, take risks, make choices, and become strong and thoughtful young women. You are confident in your own capabilities today, because you have been intellectually challenged.

Mrs. Sciarrillo shares my love for learning, which is why it was so important to her to establish a school where girls would be excited to attend and develop a passion for learning. In fact, Mrs. Sciarrillo’s children, Marianne, Andrea, and Anthony shared with me that this was the same environment their mother created for them when they were growing up. They told me learning was not about the textbook but about what you could do with that knowledge.

She taught them to see beyond the classroom, to see the big picture.

I hope you find something that you are curious about, something that inspires you, something that you genuinely love. And I hope that you pursue it relentlessly. Keep searching for new ideas. I encourage you to take a class simply out of curiosity, attend speaking events, join clubs, reach outside your comfort zone. Expanding your knowledge base can open doors in life that you did not know existed.

Everything necessary for a meaningful lifetime was not obtained during your four years here at Trinity Hall nor will it be in the next four years at college. Rather, my hope for you, Class of 2021, is that Trinity Hall has provided you with a foundational curiosity and has ignited in you a spark of passion for learning, upon which you will continue to build for the rest of your life.

As my mother did for me so many years ago, I hope Trinity Hall has surrounded you with inspiring people that have fostered in you a desire to learn and expanded your horizons.

Congratulations Class of 2021 and may God continue to bless and protect you all the days of your life.

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FOUNDERS’ AWARD

The Founders’ Award serves to recognize the member or members of the Trinity Hall community whose commitment to the success of Trinity Hall mirrors the dedication of the Founders – Mairead and Sean Clifford and Victoria and Justin Gmelich.

Trinity Hall was founded with the vision to educate and empower young women in the Catholic tradition, finally giving girls in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties an academically rigorous single-sex option for their high school years. Each year, the faculty committee will nominate for this award and the selection will be made by the founders.

The fifth Founders’ Award is presented to founding Head of School Mary Sciarrillo.

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“From a vision, you created an institution and, more importantly, a wonderful culture of community which is knitted with the threads of the school’s core values of leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith.”

– Sean Clifford, co-founder and member of the board of trustees; father of Brigid Clifford ’18, Molly Clifford ’20, and Ciara Clifford ’22

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