A Sacred Heart Magazine for Villa Duchesne,Oak Hill, City House, and Barat Hall Families
CLASS OF 2016 matriculations
Villa Duchesne sends these young women into the world with the prayer that they continue their journey of faith, intellect, and service.
Kelsey Jo Adamitis
Northwestern University
Fareeha Faisal Ahmed
Saint Louis University
Gabriella Gammon Alves
University of Alabama
Stephanie Lisa Anderson Creighton University
Ashley Elizabeth Barbieri
Texas Christian University
Anna Catherine Bax
Tulane University
Allison Vivian Beard Kenyon College
Aliyah Rayjana Bell
Indiana State University
Emilia Marie Berni
Creighton University
Nina Concetta Berresheim
University of Missouri-Columbia
Emily Thompson Blazevic
University of Tulsa
Aniston Eslanda Briggs
Texas Christian University
Clari McKaela Rose Brooks
Hendrix College
Grace Caroline Busch
University of Mississippi
Margaret Mary Byrne
Tulane University
Margot Hogan Cammon
Syracuse University
Sophia Elizabeth Carothers
University of Missouri-Columbia
Megan Maley Carr
Southern Methodist University
Mary Clare Cassidy
United States Military Academy-
West Point
Isabel Anna Childs
Xavier University
Alice Condie Christopher Bucknell University
Paige Danielle Cribbin
Texas Christian University
Hannah Lynn Deines
United States Military AcademyWest Point
Mary Meghan Donovan
University of Georgia
Brianna Janine Dooley
University of Kentucky
Christine Elizabeth Dulick
University of Kentucky
Grace Marie Fesler
Texas Christian University
Margaret Ellen Fisher
Stephens College
Kacie Lauren Frost
Murray State University
Andrea Lucia Garcia
University of San Diego
Abigail Blake Green
University of Missouri-Columbia
Madison Josephine Haller
Purdue University
Sophia Margaret Hibbard
Texas Christian University
Morgan Elizabeth Hudspeth
Southern Methodist University
Sydney Elise Kaemmerlen
Vanderbilt University
Nina Ehab Kaiser
Saint Louis University
Louise Primm Keefer
University of Missouri-Columbia
Cara Mary Kilcullen
University of Missouri-Columbia
Mary Katherine Krausz
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Jennifer Kathleen Lauer
University of Missouri-Columbia
Isabella Mary Leeker
University of Louisville
Caitlyn Mary Lochner
University of Mississippi
Michaella Nicole Lowery
Saint Louis University
Grace Christina Marker
Saint Louis University
Kaelah Alexis McIntosh
Loyola University Chicago
Caroline Louise McLaughlin
Southern Methodist University
Grace Irene McMillin
Southern Methodist University
Alicia Patricia Moellering
University of Oklahoma
Lucy Katherine Musial
University of Redlands
Angelica Kay Pecha
University of Mississippi
Sydney Marie Phelan
Saint Louis University
Ava LeClare Sansone
Vanderbilt University
Natalie Elizabeth Saville
University of Missouri-Columbia
Julia Claire Shields
University of Arizona
Samantha Paige Shively
Texas Christian University
Karissa Nicole Simon
University of Missouri-Columbia
Kareemah Rashida Renee Snow
University of Detroit Mercy
Christina Ruth Soukenik
Rockhurst University
Katherine Keeley Spence
University of Missouri-Columbia
Madeleine Marie Su
Loyola University Chicago
Lilly Lee Touchette
University of Missouri-Columbia
Lauren Michelle Wacker
Truman State University
Grace Elizabeth Walsh
Indiana University Bloomington
Darcy Elizabeth Waskiewicz
Furman University
Kasey Amalia West
University of North CarolinaChapel Hill
Lauren Alicia Whitehead
Saint Louis University
Sarang Irene Yoon
University of San Francisco
Allison Stewart Zentz
Texas Christian University
oak hill sixth grade completion
OAK HILL CLASS OF 2016
Your Sacred Heart education is a way of life which calls you to change and, like Jesus, grow in “wisdom, age, and grace.” Wherever you go, whatever road you may travel, you will always find a home at the Sacred Heart. Your relationships will endure and transcend all confines of time and space because they are founded on faith, hope, and love.
– LIFEATTHESACREDHEART, 1985
ONTHECOVER
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Oak Hill introduced an early childhood violin program in the 2015-16 school year for its 3- and 4-year-old students. The Junior Kindergarten 3 and Junior Kindergarten 4 students progressed from learning how to properly hold the violin and bow to playing simple rhythms on the instrument. JK3 students concluded the school year by performing a violin concert for their mothers and grandmothers at their May Ceremony.
LEFT:Salutatorian Ava Sansone, Valedictorian Nina Kaiser (Missouri Scholars 100 Honorable Mention), and Salutatorian Emi Berni (National Merit Commended Student) spoke at Villa Duchesne’s 87th Commencement Ceremony.
“Villa’s effect on me and my classmates will stay constant. Along with the basic math, literature, history, and science classes, Villa has taught us invaluable lessons in perseverance and leadership.”
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gifts of hope
Michael F. Baber joined us July 1 as Head of School. Previously, he served as interim Head of School at Schools of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, and Assistant Head of School at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, Connecticut. A well-respected leader in our Networkof Sacred Heart Schools, Michael has spent his life dedicated to Catholic education.
MICHAEL F. BABER HEAD OF SCHOOL
The question of how to educate a child is one of the most important a parent can ask. St. Madeleine Sophie offers a response when she says, “Our mission is great, it involves the whole world.” At Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, we are about changing the world to be as God intended. This has an expectation of excellence and a commitment to be hopeful — one must be hopeful if one is to change the world — we have to believe in things we have not yet seen!
As Head of School, I want to set the bar high.
My world view, my passion, is in line with what Sacred Heart education calls us to: a love for learning and a palpable passion for justice which can be seen and experienced. Education in a Sacred Heart school is intended for the success of the student.What that means pragmatically is whatI believe in and Sacred Heart education is built upon:
strategic priorities
The Board of Trustees, in partnership with the Leadership Team, has identified the strategic priorities for Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School in the 2016-2017 school year and beyond.
the fundamental belief that each student is capable of success and that when faithful to the process of risk taking, discovery, and learning, one is led to freedom upon freedom, success upon success, and ultimately a genuine, deep, and lasting happiness.
My vision of education, of a school community, is one that enables us to be both hopeful and joyful. This quest to learn which involves understanding ourselves, others, and the world is arduous, while at the same time gratifying for both student and teacher alike. The fruit of this gratification is joyful optimism in a world that is craving such light.
St. Madeleine Sophie’s gift to the Church and to us is that our school communities are built upon the foundational belief that our schools are transformational in nature and what makes us unique is not just a philosophy of education, but a philosophy of life. The certainty to see education as liberating; and that one is educated not for oneself but for the other, to make a difference in the world.
• Academic program excellence
• Clearly defined and articulated identity
• Bold, visionary leadership
• Exemplary community
• Constant emphasis on long-term sustainability
My view of Sacred Heart graduates is one that we send out into the world as gifts: gifts of hope with a clear sense of their moral compass, their civic duty, and with an indefatigable sense that “we can do this” because they are steeped in the intellectual life, they know their telos or end, they have found their voice. This is our daily work. Some might believe this is impossible, but I remind you of the words from Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass
Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,” she said. “One can’t believe impossible things.”
“I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
I love my vocation, and our legacy of success makesme proud to be engaged in the service of Sacred Heart education. Thank you for all that you do to support us, helping us advance this great mission, for entrusting your children to us. My door is alwaysopen to you.
CLASS OF percent of graduates attend 4-year colleges or universities 2016
Our 68 Graduates Are Tomorrow’s Leaders
7out of 10 graduates are attending college outside of Missouri
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We thank retiring Board Chair Beth Lenke for serving as a trustee since 2006 and welcome Tony Waskiewicz as Board Chair effective July 1, 2016. The Board of Trustees also welcomes its newest trustees: Greg Billhartz, Beth Fitzgerald, and Ed Griesedieck. We remain grateful to the trustees who retired on June 30, 2016: Tim Barrett, Paul Hilton, John Lord, and Lucy Hatton Schmidt ’72
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philanthropy | advancing our mission
DEBBIE SCHLATTMAN DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
“Our students are committed to serving others while further building upon that community and deepening their own personal growth.
Philanthropy within our school community is integral. It is vital to all that we are, all that we do, and all that we will become. Our exceptional faculty and staff, beautiful campus, and comprehensive curriculum are possible because of you and your generosity of time and financial support.
There are many reasons to be grateful to be a part of this outstanding community, and you are among the reasons. You entrust your children, grandchildren, and families with us and make it all possible. You are our greatest gift! Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School is a community with a strong foundation of faith and commitment to academic excellence and intellect. Our students are committedto serving others while further building upon that community and deepening their own personal growth. Our culture is immersed in our Catholic faith and the heritage and traditions of Sacred Hearteducation. Through your support, you graciously uphold this
mission and ensure that our Sacred Heart education is here for those who will come after us.
Your support today makes a difference. Gifts to ourannual giving program have an immediate impact on our students by funding current schoolyear programs. Please use the enclosed giving envelopeto make your gift today.
Your support today makes a difference tomorrow. Gifts to our endowment and major gifts initiatives support future student programs, professional development, and capital initiatives. To learn more, please contact me at 314.810.3589 or dschlattman@vdoh.org.
Join 2016 Bonne Auction Co-Chairs Ann Griesedieck and Kelly Johnson as we don “Black Ties and Blue Jeans” on Saturday, November 12. This is our premiere fundraising event. You can support the auction through sponsorships, donations, advertising, volunteerism, and attendance. Please contact Kathy Sperlo, Manager of Special Events and Volunteer Relations, at 314.810.3496 or kosperlo@vdoh.org.
bonne chance auction
Families came together at Bonne Chance Auction 2015 to purchase one of the auction dogs. Luca was presented to Villa Duchesne Principal Donna Collins, RSCJ and our students as the newest member of the school community.
2016 Bonne Auction Co-Chairs Kelly Johnson and Ann Griesedieck
Kary Bannister Spiegel ’02 is Principal for KRB Creative as a marketing and communications consultant.
M y decision to be a faithful donor to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School actually began with my dad — he started contributing in my name after my graduation in 2002. Today, the giving tradition continues, because I feel so blessed for all of the amazing memories and friendships developed during my 14 years at VDOH. Beyond the incredible education I received, my life has been enriched through the celebration of Sacred Heart traditions — from Congé and Goûter to May Crowning and Christmas Baskets. I had many great influences at Villa, and I am so appreciative for all of the life lessons that I’ll never forget. But the lesson for which I’m probably most grateful, is the importance of serving others, which I learned through Service Learning at Villa. Especially now, as the mother of a two-year-old with another baby on the way, I feel a heightened awareness of other’s needs and a strong sense of compassion to do what I can, when I can, to give back to this community why i give
Kary Bannister Spiegel ’02 with son Daniel
building community
By Meghan Donovan ’16
During the fall sports season, Meghan Donovan ’16 helped lead Villa Duchesne’s volleyball team to win the MSHSAA Class 3 state championship. In addition to her team’s accolades, Meghan set the state’s all-time career assists record and was named Gatorade Missouri Volleyball Player of the Year. The 6'2'' setter will continue her studies as a NCAA Division I student-athlete at the University of Georgia.
When I think of Villa Duchesne volleyball, I automatically think of Goal IV of the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria: Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to the building of community as a Christian value. It is a special ideal that I hold in my heart every time I walk on the court.
This goal is carried out daily by the coaching staff and adhered to by the players. The coaching staff makes sure that every member of our volleyball community is included in every activity. This may be having a senior drive all the freshmen to games or integrating every team–freshmen, JV, and varsity–in all tryout drills. We also participate in many teambonding and team-building activities throughout the year. These events, though small, help build closeness and trust within a special community.
From my very first day at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, I felt the strength of the volleyball community. Being the only freshman on thevarsity team, I knew no one at the beginning of the season. I was scared, but not for long. At our first practice, a senior came up to me and introduced me to everyone, really helping me
break out of my shell. The seniors were all so kind and welcoming!
This compelled me to do the same over the next three years. By the time I was a senior, the leadership and work ethic I learned from the volleyball program helped us become close teammates and ultimately win a state championship title.
I know that without this bond and sense of community,the outcome of our season would have been unlikely. The success was a result of our drive, focus, heart, community, and many other attributes. I could not have learned these great skills without my teammates, coaches, and teachers at Villa Duchesne. These small, but important, pieces all add up to what makes Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School so very special.
Volleyball State Championship
Villa Duchesne field hockey were runners-up in the Midwest Tournament, allowing only seven goals the entire season. field hockey
college signing
Seven Villa Duchesne seniors signed to continue their sports at the college level, meaning that more than 10 percent of the Class of 2016 will compete in collegiate athletics in the fall: Allie Christopher (Bucknell field hockey), Meghan Donovan (Georgia volleyball), Isabella Leeker (Louisville field hockey) Lauren Wacker (Truman State volleyball), Hannah Deines (West Point cross country), Alicia Moellering (Oklahoma track and field), and Kacie Frost (Murray State soccer).
hoop dreams
Oak Hill’s sixth grade boys basketball team had to overcome obstacles–including beating an undefeated team from a higher division–to win St. Margaret of Scotland’s Tournament of Dragons this school year. This season, the team has learned firsthand about even greater obstacles–and the important role teamwork plays in overcoming serious challenges.
In May 2015, Oak Hill sixth grader Reuben Goldschmidt experienced a life-threatening rupture in his brain and was hospitalized for most of summer vacation. He returned to school in the fall, but returning to the Saints’ basketball roster was not possible at that
stage in the recovery process. Wanting to stay involved, Reuben and his father, David, stepped in to help when a spot opened on the team’s coaching staff.
During games, Reuben played an active role from the bench, encouraging teammates who have rallied around him. As the boys complete their education at Oak Hill, Reuben continues toward what is projected to be a complete recovery.
engineering dreams
At the start of this school year I had the opportunity and challenge of introducing a new course to the Villa Duchesne Science curriculum; Introduction to Engineering. Women are underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. One of the big questions in STEM fields is why does the gender gap exist and how can we close it? This course is part of our effort at Villa Duchesne to introduce students to engineering and open up new opportunities for our girls, helpingto close this gender gap. This new engineering course introduces girls to engineering design concepts that integrate technology, science, and math through projects and design challenges. Many students enter my course with only the vaguest ideas of what an engineer does and few picture themselves in an engineering role. This course is helping to change that.
One of the things that I learned during my first two semesters teaching engineering was how poorly we, as a society, sell engineering to girls. A good general definition of engineering is using math and science to solve problems, but what we fail to emphasize is that by solving problems we are helping people and not just people in general, but the people in our lives. When engineering is cast in this light, I think it more fully engages the interests of girlsand integrates the Goals and Criteria.
One of the major projects that my engineering students engage in is using our 3D printer (awarded through the Rull Family Faculty Innovation Fund) to print and assemble a prosthetic hand. We partnered with e-NABLE, a group of volunteers worldwide who use their 3D printers to print prosthetic hands at no cost for people in need. e-NABLE pairs volunteers who have 3D printers with people in need of hands, providing the designs for the hands and community support for all involved. This project is the perfect marriage of engineering and Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria II and III: educating to a deep respect for intellectual values and a social awareness which impels action. It was easy to see the dedication the students had to this project; Maggie Stephen, one of my first semester students, continued to come in during free periods to work on the hands even after the course had ended. At this point we have printed and fully assembled five hands, some to be submitted to the e-NABLE group for quality control, the first step in being matched with a hand recipient, and the rest to be used as class examples.
Engineering is a project-based course that provides students practice in solving problems, budgeting, risk taking, helping others, and learning tenacity. I feel that this course embodies many of the qualities we, as Sacred Heart educators, hope to ingrain in our students and brings the Goals and Criteria to life in a unique manner. Teaching this course has been an exciting experience, and I look forward to growing this coursein the future.
“Before I took the class, I was on the edge regarding whether or not I wanted to go into engineering in college and as a career, but after the class I felt much more confident that it was what I really wanted to do. It was a really good experience in terms of learning about what engineering entails and discoveringhow I can see myself doing this in my future.” ~ MAGGIESTEPHEN ’17,
DR. KRISTEN ERICKSON
VILLA DUCHESNE
SCIENCE TEACHER
paying it forward
RACHEL DRONE GEHM ’88 MANAGER OF ALUMNAE/I RELATIONS
As Manager of Alumnae/i Relations, I have had the opportunity to hear alumni from different decades share their stories about the positive impact of their Sacred Heart education. I have enjoyed meeting alumni at Reunion Weekend, Women in Business networking events, and connector events from New York City to Southern California. My position also allows me to keep our alumni community engaged in supporting the school philanthropically.
When I attended Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School in the 1970s and 80s, I was supported by the grace and generosity of the alumni who came before me. We need to foster that spirit of giving in our alumni today. Please visit campus, reminisce with classmates, and make those memories a reality for our current students.
“I was supported by the grace and generosity of the alumni who came before me. We need to foster that spirit of giving in our alumni today.”
children of mary
The Children of Mary Sodality was founded in the 1830s by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart. It was then, and continues to be, an important outgrowth of the mission of the Society, enabling alumnae and friends to continue their religious formation as adults. The St. Louis chapter invites you to visit http://childrenofmarystl.wix.com/children-of-mary to learn more about them and attend their meetings held at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School.
alumnae choir
The Villa Duchesne-City House Alumnae Association Choir is looking for new members. The group sings traditional Sacred Heart hymns at alumnae events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining, please call Anne Horan Hegeman CH ’46 at 314.997.0232 for more information.
très bien award
Tara Clark Smith ’88, Annie Ford Marx ’80, Lucy Hatton Schmidt ’72, Nellie Ribaudo ’89, and Cathie Ott were honored in April at the Villa Duchesne-City House Alumnae Association Mass and Luncheon. Tara, Annie, and Nellie received the Très Bien Award while Lucy received the Sister Mary Gray McNally Award and Cathie received the Honorary Alumna Award. These awards are presented to women who demonstrate in their lives the traditions and values of Sacred Heart education.
If you would like to nominate an alumna for the Très Bien Award, please contact our alumnae associationat tresbien@vdoh.org. The nomination deadline is November 1, 2016 with the award presented at the Alumnae Mass and Luncheon on April 21, 2017.
Please visit Our Alumnae/i at www.vdoh.org to view past Très Bien recipients.
save the date
Family Picnic on September 17, 2016
Villa vs. St. Joe Field Hockey on October 2, 2016
Spirituality Speaker Series on November 4, 2016, February 3, 2017, and March 3, 2017
Bonne Chance Auction on November 12, 2016
Gingerbread Houses with Santa on December 3, 2016
Holiday Flower Pick-Up on December 7, 2016
Mums of Alums Christmas Basket Coffee on December 14, 2016
Trivia Night on February 25, 2017
Alumnae Reunion Weekend on April 21-22, 2017
GrandMums Congé on June 3, 2017
Front: Maureen Postal Pidgeon, Kathy Kane Fromuth, Judy Rogers Trout, Nina Lambert Chasnoff Middle: Joan Miller, Mary Murray Staples, Krista Zoeller Richardson, Cindy White Dreifke, Mary Wolfner Back: Kathy Dean Driscoll, Maury Gatch Humphries, Trudy Busch Valentine, Kathy Hannegan Meyer
Front: Molly Harvey Mulvihill, Alice Lang Hobaugh, Suzanne Haberstroh Patton, Maura Desloge Rattikin Back: Emilie Morris Dolan, Kelly Postal Hyland, Becky Doerge Finch, Cheryl Reed Watkins
Villa Duchesne Class of 2006
Front:
City House Class of 1956
Constance Dryden, RSCJ, Leianna Rabenau
Villa Duchesne Class of 1976
Villa Duchesne Class of 1956
Front: Susan George MacDonald, Punch Lamy, Jeanne Dunn Cremins, Margaret Pfeffer Gilleo, Joan O’Neill Lunt Back: Ellen Hannigan Ribaudo, Mary Ellen Lembeck McEnery, Carole Coleman Rotter, Nancy Mullen Samuel, Barbara Weber Budde
Visit www.vdoh.org/alum to download your reunion class photos.
Villa Duchesne Class of 1986
Front: Amy Baumstark Stivers, Chris Schneider Dodgen, Patricia Culver Sherrill, Amy Schmitt Schisler, Maureen Kelly
Nikolaisen, Laura Sliney Clark
Kristin Pehr Janson, Jenny Kerr
Joelle Hubbard, Jill
Villa Duchesne Class of 2011 Sarah Paletta, Kate Schwarze, Lauren Mangano, Caroline Leeker
Villa Duchesne Class of 2001
Front: Kate Noll Spencer, Christina Abel, Robin Carmody Sims, Marjorie Davis Parkison Back: Nina Schmid Engelsmann, Annie Nickolai Cross, Margaret Shinn Mikolajewski
Villa Duchesne Class of 1996
Front: Courtney Keane Collins, Angel Walters Likens, Ann Caire, RSCJ, Maggie Brennan Baisch, Katie Roth Wools Back: Andrea Sissen Zimmer, Kelley Capps Danis, Maria Kubat Zschoche, Katie Hoehn Maguire, Colleen Finn, Emily Nilges Robson
Villa Duchesne Class of 1991 Front: Katie Kirk Ross, Carolyn Roth Feltner, Rebecca Medler Bub, Kris Sellberg Back: Amy Vogt Garcia, Molly O’Brien Shelton, Susie McDowell Petersen, Josie Gonzalez Littlepage
Front: Ginger Hatton O’Brien, Eleanor Kearns Jennings, Ellen Nelson, Julie Behring Roberts, Carol Conran Benoist, Jenny Wells Bealke, Conti Canseco
Meehan Second Row: Bethy McKay Hall, Debby Boyd Janes, Ginny Garesche, Joni Wagner Kirby, Patricia Webster Heffern, Joanne Vollmer Beugg, Christie Murphy Third Row: Judy Jones Medler, Marie Flanigan, Judy Ferguson Thom, Patty Lorenz McCaskill, Kate Chaplin Woodward, Elise Tegtmeyer, Jeanne Imbs Weitzel Back: Anne Hall Maxwell, Sallie Krewet Herzog, Sharon McGann Klode, Laurie Blumeyer Gentry, Betsy James Vogt, Laurie Griesedieck Ahner, Maleen Harvey Corrigan
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Front: Anne Lilly Sheahan, Pat Becker Hanley, Dolores Krekeler Chivetta, Jane
Rapp Gerritzen Back: Ann Moore Duer, Francine Nash Leritz, Francine Templeman Wimsatt, Rita Allen Glastris
City House Class of 1966
Front: Cora O’Fallon, Peggy Fox Cain, Mary Ellen Jones Gould, Sarah Ellen Meier Gervasini, Mary Graczak Regan Back: Suzanne Jones Collins, Kathy Griffin, Nancy Nickel Wilhelm, Susan Joynt, Kathy Sanders Hurst
We love to hear your good news and receive your photos for Class Notes. Condolences are specific to parents, spouses, children, grandchildren, siblings, and in-laws. Send to alumni@vdoh.org or Class Notes and Condolences, 801 S. Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. Please note that Class Notes may be edited for style/length and we do not report anticipated births or engagements. We would love to celebrate your “bundle of joy” in our annual edition of Heart to Heart. Send us the date of birth, vitals, and a photo to receive an adorable school bib.
Class Notes and Condolences reflect those received from June 2015 to May 2016.
Elise Marker ’15 ran on the St. Louis University Billikens Track Team. She competed at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship in May 2016 and came in 3rd place in the 10,000-meter race.
Over the 2015 Christmas break, the Class of ’15 got together for a brunch at the home of Mary Beth Carleton Fox ‘83 and her daughter, Jacqueline Fox ’15. The girls were able to reconnect before heading back to their respective colleges to finish their freshman year.
Lindsey McGrath ’15 is one of three Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School Stubblefield Alumnae Interns for summer 2016. She is working with Clare Milner ’15 and Jenny Stephen ’13 on the Marketing and Communications and Advancement Teams.
Samantha Medler ‘14 is attending Marquette University and writes for the Marquette Odyssey. For one of her articles, she chose to write a tribute to Villa Duchesne. Samantha writes, “While many of the points are simply humorous, others genuinely reflect my love and appreciation for my high school experience.”
Sabrina Fritz ’11, a Northwestern University senior, is a biomedical engineering student that fulfilled her lifelong dream to compete on “Jeopardy.” Though she correctly answered the Final Jeopardy question about astronomy, she lost by a few dollars. Her episode aired on April 6, 2016.
Kylie Johnson Aston ’10 married Cole Aston on August 1, 2015. Cole went to SLUH, and they began dating her senior year at Villa Duchesne. Many of Kylie’s Villa Duchesne classmates joined the celebration as well as the bridal party: Shannon Johnson Munoz ’04, Mary Hager ’10, and Elizabeth Aston ’05
Connor Wright OH ’10 has created an amazing tribute to Stan Musial. He met Stan when he was 8 years old and has spent the better part of a year building a 204-square-foot mural of Musial out of 5,980 Rubik’s Cubes. Using mathematical equations and a lot of time and patience, he twisted each and every cube for a desired color pattern ending in an astonishing piece of art.
Harry Flotron OH ’09, who currently attends Dayton University, George Paletta OH ’09, who currently attends Indiana University, and Dominic Revetta OH ’09, who currently attends Lindenwood University, came by Oak Hill to visit and stopped by the library to see Sr. Sally Stephens ’52
Katherine Hessel ’08, after graduating from Villa Duchesne and heading off to TCU, is back in St. Louis as KTVI Fox 2’s newest reporter.
Bridget Hartman ’06 was married at the Shrine of St. Joseph on April 30, 2016, to Dr. Nicholas Crowley. Alumnae bridesmaids were Leslie Hartman ’04 and Brittany Albrecht ’06
Emily Hagnauer Desloge ’06, daughter of Kathleen Keim Hagnauer ’73, granddaughter of the late Suzanne Fleming Keim ’49 and Carol Bick Klein ’50, married Christopher D. Desloge, Jr. on June 6, 2015, at the Shrine of St. Joseph in St. Louis. Bridesmaids included Villa Duchesne graduates Laura Goltermann ’06, along with sister and Maid of Honor Aimee M. Hagnauer ’15. The couple celebrated with a reception at Deer Creek Club with family and friends.
Nikki Binz Waller, MD ‘99 was named Emergency Medicine Residency Director and Associate Professor at University of North Carolina. It is one of the top ten programs in the U.S.
Sarah Sedlock Call, MD ’99 welcomed her daughter Sybil Marion to the Call family on July 26, 2015. Graham Henry and Lawson James are proud big brothers. After Sarah’s maternity leave, she will continue her work as a family medicine physician at Mountain Laurel Medical Center in Western Maryland.
Catherine Condie Holland ’99 welcomed John “Johnny” Parker Holland to her family on February 17, 2016, at 8 lbs. 3 oz.
Molly Cusumano Roell ’97 and husband Blake welcome girl number four to the Roell family. Madeline Rose joined their family on May 5, 2016.
Class of 2004 and their Mums came for a “Tour and Goûter at the Castle” in summer 2015. Left to right: Liz and Sharon Kinsella, Sarah Mickes-Jacobs and Karen Jacobs, Haley and Rochelle Spoeneman, Kerry and Kathy Crump, Chelsey and Cheryl Robinson, and Lindsay Murray-Alleruzo and Joan Murray
Molly McCaskill ’02 and her husband Cody Marshall joyfully introduce their new addition, John Declan Marshall, born May 9, 2015, weighing in at 6 lbs. 5.8 oz. and measuring 20 inches.
Anne Allred ’00 won an Emmy for top news anchor at the Mid-America Emmys, on October 3, 2015. In May 2016, Anne shared her insights and experience with our students in Brian Welch’s Media Arts class.
Liz Smith Brigham ’00 had baby boy number two.
Nicholas Alexander Brigham was born August 12, 2015, at 7 lbs. 12 oz., 18.75 inches. He joins brother Jack (19 months) to make the Brigham’s a party of four!
Ginger Mattis-Clower ’00 welcomed John “Jack” Theodore Clower, born January 13, 2016, at 5 lbs. 12 oz. He joins big sister Kate.
As a Research Scientist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Ginger was spotlighted on Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls website. The Smart Girls organization is dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves. They emphasize intelligence and imagination over “fitting in” and celebrate curiosity over gossip.
Patrick O’Neil OH ‘97, son of Jenny Warner O’Neil ‘74, grandson of Barbara Hardy Warner CH ‘44, great grandson of Frances Ryan Hardy Academy ‘18 and Joseph Hardy BH ‘14 was married May 21, 2016, to Meghan Anderson of Wilton, CT on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Best men were his brothers Kevin O’Neil OH ‘99 and Dan O’Neil OH ‘02 John Brady OH ‘97 and Mark Strout OH ‘97 were two of the other six groomsmen. James Nouss OH ‘97 and Tim Burgdorf OH ‘97 attended the festivities as well. After a honeymoon in Tahiti, the newlyweds will live in NYC.
4. Kylie Johnson Aston ’10
5. Harry Flotron OH ’09, George Paletta OH ’09 and Dominic Revetta ’10 with Sr. Stephens ’52
6. Bridget Hartman ’06
7. Emily Hagnauer Desloge ’06 with Laura Goltermann ’06 and Aimee Hagnauer ’15
8. Class of 2004 and Mums
9. Nicholas Alexander Brigham
Schneithorst Family
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Lucy DeFabio Cherba ’95, and husband Mike announce the birth of John William “Jack” Cherba, born March 23, 2015, joining big sister Ann, age 2. Proud grandmother is Nancy Dolan DeFabio ‘65, and aunt is Maria DeFabio Habel ‘90
Meg Hannigan Schneithorst ’93, Christopher Schneithorst OH ’24, Laurie Selkirk Hannigan ’70, and Nadine Beardslee Selkirk Donahue ’39 attended Christopher’s JK3 May Ceremony and violin concert in the school chapel.
Brian Musial Schwarze OH ’93 was honored as Memory Care Home Solutions 2016 Volunteer of the Year. Class of 1991, along with former teachers Liz Murphy McDonald, Dick Littlefield, Debbie Watson, Ann Caire, RSCJ, Brian Welch, and Francesca DiRollo enjoyed a 25th reunion class get-together at Cardwell’s during Alumnae Reunion Weekend.
Katie Kirk Ross ’91 and husband Paul welcome Philip Carl to round out their family of four. He was born on November 11, 2015, at 8 lbs. 8 oz. and 21 inches. Paul and Katie both have the names Philip and Carl in their grandfather lines. What a fun way to honor this coincidence!
Nellie Ribaudo ‘89 was appointed Circuit Judge on November 5, 2015 by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon for the 21st Judicial Circuit, which covers St. Louis County. Before being appointed to the bench, Nellie practiced law in St. Louis for 13 years, both in private practice and as an attorney with the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office. She also was an adjunct professor at Saint Louis University School of Law, teaching trial advocacy.
Chris Danis Handy ’88 has written a novel, Walk Beside Me, about surviving breast cancer with the support of friends as she, herself, is a cancer survivor. She lives in Miami and Dallas with her family.
Tara Clark Smith ’88 was named Principal of St. Alban Roe Catholic School in the 2015-16 school year
Sonjie Feliciano Solomon ’88 has found success yet again in her business endeavor: entrepreneur of Hatch Things. Being a busy mom of three boys in New York City, Sonjie saw a need for practical parenting items and got to work launching ColdSnap and SureShop. She is also an active artist and was just featured in the Femme Fortes Art Exhibit at New York’s The Curator Gallery. The exhibit that ran in the early summer of 2016 featured a dynamic group of women artists.
Kristin Kovacs Seymour ’91 will have her first book, The Fog Lifted: A Clinician’s Victorious Journey with ADHD, published, which tells of her educational trials and triumphs that got her to where she is today. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital & Washington University Heart & Vascular Center, author, and consultant, Kristin owes a great deal of her success to the education she received at Villa Duchesne and teacher Richard Littlefield.
Kristi Tacony Humes ‘90 was made CEO of Tacony Corp., following in the footsteps of her father, Ken Tacony. This new position comes at an exciting time for Kristi and Tacony Corp. as 2016 marks the company’s 70th anniversary. Kristi says, “I am truly blessed and fortunate to have the opportunity to carry on my grandfather’s and my father’s entrepreneurial spirit. I’m equally fortunate that my dad has the confidence that I am capable of carrying on what he continued to build from his father’s dream.”
Susan Hamilton Kime ‘87 was featured in Ladue News as a leading fine arts expert and appraiser in the St. Louis area and beyond. Nationally and internationally, Susan’s Link Auction Gallery has become an esteemed auction house which is located in the Central West End. In addition, Susan has also been a regular appraiser on the popular PBS Antiques Roadshow.
Susan Hamilton Kime ‘87
Ellen Herrmann Brnjac CH ’66 hosted a 50th reunion class party at her home, enjoyed by all who attended. Top of staircase to bottom: Sarah Ellen Meier Gervasini, Susie Pfeffer White, Mary Ellen Jones Gould, Mary Pung Ellis, Kathy Sanders Hurst, Suzie Catanzaro
Farberman, Cotsy Renard Holt, Cora O’Fallon, and Kathy Griffin. Front: Ellen Herrmann Brnjac, Suzanne Jones Collins, Susan Joynt, Mary Graczak Regan, and Nancy Nickel Wilhelm
Alumnae Reunion Weekend found alumnae moms and their daughters celebrating reunions together including Judy Jones Medler ’66 with daughter Becky Medler Bubb ’91, Ginger Hatton O’Brien ’66 with Molly O’Brien Shelton ’91, and Betsy James Vogt ’66 with Amy Vogt Garcia ’91
Granddaughter of Patricia O’Rourke Leary ’59 and daughter of the late Patricia Leary Moellering ’84, Alicia Moellering ‘16, won the Class 4 state title in high jump in June 2015 with a 5-6 jump.
Judy Heil Crowell ’55 recently wrote, Widow: A Four Letter Word. She has also written travel news for Ladue News and Noozhawk in Santa Barbara, where she currently lives. The author’s proceeds will go to KUTO (Kids Under Twenty-One) a teen suicide and crisis prevention agency in St. Louis, founded by Crowell in 1988.
Taddy Corley Hurley ’54 and Mary Lou Hammond Martin ’54 celebrated the First Communion of their granddaughters on April 11, 2015, who are classmates at Ste. Genevieve du Bois Church.
Class of 1949, along with Villa Duchesne Principal Donna Collins, RSCJ, enjoyed their annual Christmas luncheon on December 8, 2015. Back row: Jean Kelty Glisson, Joan Marre Hawkes, Pam Mueth Reyhan, Gail Goessling Bunce, Jean Gerwitz Jurging, Donna Collins, RSCJ, Mary Rose O’Brien Desloge, Joan Ring Meyer, Joan Bauer Sheehan Middle row: Ann Gallagher Tracy Front row: Nancy Ruester Schwarz, Twink Carr Baker and Joan Klump Green
Helen Bardenheier Williams ’42 writes that she is blessed to be surrounded with loving, caring children who are in their sixties and retiring. She is happy to have so many lovely grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She is thankfully still getting around on her own two feet.
Oak Hill faculty Patrick Boyle welcomed his first daughter, Cecilia Marie. She was born on November 11, 2015, joining big brother, Kelby.
Villa Duchesne faculty Kelsey Koenig introduces James who was born at on February 9, 2016, and weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz.
Oak Hill faculty Melissa Schneeberger welcomed her second son, Harrison Gerard, to the family on May 25, 2015, at 9 lbs. 6 oz. and 22 inches.
Villa Duchesne faculty Chelsea Wilkins welcomed her first baby to her family. Felix Apollo Wilkins was born on August 4, 2015, at 8 lbs. 11 oz.
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15. Philip Carl Ross
16. Faculty at Class of 1991 Reunion
17. Class of 1991 Reunion
18. Tara Clark Smith ‘88
19. Taddy Corley Hurley ‘54 and Mary Lou Hammond Martin ‘54 with granddaughters
City House Class of 1966 Reunion
condolences
Lauren Travis Walsh ’97 and Lindsey Travis Gassoff ’99 on the death of their father, Mark L. Travis.
Kelly Smith ’97 on the death of her grandfather, Sam Taft, father of Jill Smith, former Villa Duchesne teacher.
Kevin Boggeman OH ’95, Peter Boggeman OH ’98, Paul Boggeman OH ’01, and Jane Boggeman ’11 on the death of their grandfather Louis J. Boggeman Sr., father-in-law of Pam Rice Boggeman ’71
Maureen Reeny McAuley Mulcahy ’69, Muffy McAuley Leineweber ’72, Mickie McAuley Hezlep ’72, and Colleen McAuley Evans ’75 on the death of their sister, Peggy McAuley Edwards ’71
Annie Bardenheier Dames ’52 and Joan Bardenheier Harrison ’55 on the death of their brother, Joseph A. Bardenheier III.
Lee Quarles OH ’88 and Claralyn Price Bollinger ’91 on the death of his father, Jonathan F. Quarles Jr.
Anne Dunn Griffin ’62 on the death of her husband, Robert C. Griffin, brother-in-law of Mary Frances Dunn Halliday ’52, Jeanne Dunn Cremins ’56, Robert C. Dunn Jr. BH ’56, Thomas Dunn BH ’61, and Sarah Skinner Dunn ’63
Ellen Heusack Allen ’81 on the death of her father, Henry J. Heusack, grandfather of Elizabeth Allen ’13
Pam Parisi Gunter ’97 on the death of her mother, JoAnn Parisi.
Barbara Muckerman Fisher ’68 on the death of her son, Andrew Muckerman Fisher, nephew of Richard C. Muckerman II BH ’69, Diane Muckerman Luppens ’73, and Margo Muckerman Hields ’80
Annie Bardenheier Dames ’52 on the death of her husband, Richard J. Dames Sr., father of Richard J. Dames Jr.
Trustee, father-in-law of Carolyn Miller Dames ’83, grandfather of Margaux Dames ’12 and Lindsay Dames ’14, brother-in-law of Joni Bardenheier Harrison ’55
Family and Friends of Elaine Rosebrock Parker CH ’66.
Mary Jo Capps Sauer ’65, Kathleen Capps Short ’72, and Julie Capps Ahlering ’77 on the death of their mother, Helen Capps, mother-in-law of Frederic N. Sauer BH ’59, George P. Ahlering BH ’72 and Polly Sell Capps ’78, grandmother of Frederic G. Sauer OH ’83, John Sauer OH ’87, Julie Sauer Gaertner ’91, Becky Sauer Kaveney ’95, Kelley Capps Danis ’96, Andrew Ahlering OH ’97, George Capps OH ’97, Cory Capps ’98, Thomas Short OH ’98, Nicholas Ahlering OH ’98, Tommy Capps OH ’99, Charlie Capps OH ’00, Elizabeth Short Schenk ’00, Kenneth Capps OH ’03, James Capps OH ’06, Matthew Capps OH ’13, Polly Capps ’15, and Mary Therese Capps ’20, great grandmother of Gary Gaertner OH ’15, Frederic Gaertner OH ’20, Sean Kaveney OH ’20, Heidi Gaertner ’22, George Gaertner OH ’22, Robert Gaertner OH ’22, Mary Ellen Gaertner ’24, Grace Kaveney ’28, and Kit Kaveney OH ’23
Susan Meyer Naffziger ’72 and Maria Meyer Price ’80 on the death of their mother, Sallie Newell Phelan ’50, stepmother of Katie Phelan Schmid ’73, Nina Phelan Lawlor ’75, and Andrew J. Phelan BH, grandmother of Sara Price ’07 and Annie Price ’14, step-grandmother of Kate Lawlor Rodenfels ’00, Nina Schmid Engelsmann ’01, Sarah Lawlor Bernard ’04, and Sally Phelan ’05
Sophia Gatewood ’15 on the death of her mother, Anne Byrne Gatewood, sister of Mary Byrne Yoon ’77 and Maureen Byrne Trompeter ’80
Katherine Gerritzen Mauzy ’80 on the death of her father-in-law, Raymond W. Mauzy, grandfather of Andrew Mauzy OH ’10 and Madeline Mauzy ’14.
Sarah Withers Hollo ’66 on the death of her husband, V. William Hollo Jr., brother of Ardeth Hollo ’60, Mary Hollo Glarner ’61, Jane Hollo ’64, Mark G. Hollo BH ’64, and David M. Hollo BH ’68, brother-in-law of Anne Withers Dollimore ’64 and Eleanor Withers ’69
Ann Hartrich Wollaeger CH ’64 on the death of her husband, Daniel P Wollaeger.
Anne Thorton Weidmann, former Trustee, on the death of her husband, Eric Weidmann, father of Megan Weidmann Sustar ’95 and Lindsay Weidmann
Facknitz ’99, father-in-law of Joseph Sustar, former Oak Hill teacher.
Lucie Nordmann, RSCJ CH ’61 on the death of her brother, Robert William Nordmann.
Family and friends of sisters, Jane F. O’Reilly ’51 and Kitty O’Reilly ’48
Annelise Walker ’17 on the death of her grandmother, Elizabeth Kennedy.
Eileen Ricker Knight ’80 on the death of her husband, William P. Knight, father of Mary Ann Knight ’08 and brother-in-law of Elizabeth Ricker Mosley ’77
Carol Goessling Thompson ’51 on the death of her daughter, Connie Gatch O’Keefe ’79, sister of Maury Gatch Humphries ’76
Berkeley Sloan Gunther ’51 on the death of her husband, Keith E. Gunther, father of Nina Gunther Dolan ’78, stepfather of Ruth Hoerr Moulton ’74 and Lucia Hoerr Sayre ’79, brother-in-law of Ann Sloan O’Mahony ’53 and Mary Sloan Belknap ’62
Mary Schulz Lucas CH ’52 on the death of her husband, John B. C. Lucas.
Family and friends of Mary Toddy Wade Carson ’50
Nancy O’Donnell Guhman ’69 on the death of her mother, Katherine E. O’Donnell, grandmother of Meghan E. Guhman ’01
Florence Curran Andruss ‘42 on the death of her sister
Margaret Peggy Curran Flinn ’39, sister-in-law of Joan Nuetzel Curran ’51.
Family and friends of Mary Lou Simon Hester CH ’43
Erin Cannon Chave ’89 on the death of her sister, Cynthia Brooks.
Jo Ann Krekeler Reardon CH ’49 on the death of her husband, Daniel P. Reardon Jr., father of Sharon Reardon Harter ’73, Patty Reardon Arnold ’75, and Maureen Reardon Doherty ’77, brother-in-law of Dolores Krekeler Chivetta CH ’51
Jennifer Koziatek Benz ’88 on the death of her father, Theodore F. Koziatek.
Madeline McGrath ’14, Lindsey McGrath ’15, Caroline McGrath ’17, and Lauren McGrath ’19 on the death of their grandmother, Theresa McGrath.
Anne Sandweg Royall ’01 on the death of her mother, Susan Sheridan Sandweg ’59
Richard Manewal BH ’62 on the death of his mother, Helen Joanne Taylor Manewal ’41
Family and friends of Priscilla Lansden Relihan ’58
Elizabeth Salmon Simons ’76, David Salmon OH ’78, and Tita Salmon Noble ’81 on the death of their father, Mickey L. Salmon, father-in-law of Clare Hennessey Salmon ’78, grandfather of Berkley Salmon ’04 and Hilary Salmon ’07
Family and friends of Lynn Morris Kiske ’62
Carol Braun Placio ’56 on the death of her sister-in-law, Mary Ann Placio Schwabacher ’56
Jacy Lawrence Rose ’09 and Riley Lawrence ’13 on the death of their father, John J. Lawrence.
Elizabeth Herzog OH ’76 on the death of her father, Peter W. Herzog Jr., brother of Mary Ann Herzog ’62
Family and friends of John F. Weber Jr. BH ’44
Grace Murphy Purcell CH ’67 and Maureen Murphy Ohms ’73 on the death of their mother, Grace V. Murphy, grandmother of Katherine Johnston Miller ’97, Anne Johnston ’99, Mary Johnston OH ’94, and Elizabeth Purcell ’01
Family and friends of Diane Spitze Kriegshauser ’55
Family and friends of Gregory Rory Meyer BH ’67. Fritz Gebhard OH ’89, Jonathan Gebhard OH ‘91, and Patrick Gebhard OH ‘93 on the death of their grandmother, Katherine Gebhard, mother-in-law of Mardie Hennessey Gebhard ’69
Joan Vogler Kniest ’52 on the death of her sister, Marian Vogler Willoughby ’48
Cece Clever ’94 and Marjorie Clever ’01, on the death of their father, Victor G. Clever
Mairin Schweppe ’21 on the death of her grandfather, Joseph F. Schweppe Jr.
Mary Lee Jones Lally ’61 and Judy Jones Medler ’66 on the death of their sister, Ivel Jones Reed ’62
Katie O’Mara Lane ’60 on the death of her husband, John F. Lane.
Anna LoCigno ’19 on the death of her grandmother, Mary Alice LoCigno.
Katie Caruso ’18 on the death of her grandfather
John James Caruso.
Family and friends of Nancy Meinberg Pope ’63
Katie O’Mara Lane ’60 on the death of her daughter, Mamie Lane.
Kristen Buehne ’13 and Jonathan Buehne OH ’11 on the death of their father, Richard A. Buehne.
Family and friends of Jack L. Painter BH ’39
Candy Bick Christie ’63 on the death of her mother, Margy Kennedy Bick, sister of Carroll Kennedy Petersen CH ’55
Family and friends of JoAnn Mitchell ’78
Mary Ann Kerckhoff Tenge ’50 and Angela Kerckhoff
Presnell ’53 on the death on their sister, Kathy Kerckhoff Chlumsky ’60.
Pam Hayden James ’68 on the death of her father, F. Joseph Hayden BH ’35, father-in-law of James R. James III BH ’64
Mirth McMahon Acker ’84 on the death of her father-in-law
Allan E. Acker, grandfather of Drew Acker OH ’18
Sharon Rigby Stirrat CH ’64 on the death of her father, John Daniel Rigby
Mimi Branch von Gontard ’72 and Amy Ahlering von Gontard ’81 on the death of their father-in-law, Paul V. von Gontard.
Family and friends of Betty Nelson Savard ’53
Patty Ryan ’59 and Kathy Ryan ’60 on the death of their sister, Margie Ryan ’61
Nancy Mullen Samuel ’56 on the death of her husband, Aderton P. Samuel, brother of James R. Samuel Jr. BH ’59, Vicki Samuel Anthon ’60, and Jane Samuel Haffner ’61, brother-in-law of Jane Murphy Samuel ’68
Genie Bryan Thoma CH ’43 on the death of her husband, George E. Thoma Jr., father of Lee Neuhoff Cornish ’65, George Thoma III BH ’67, Larry Thoma BH ’68, Mary Ann Thoma Dowling ’69, Christy Neuhoff-Dennison ’70, Mark Thoma BH ’74, and Nellie Thoma Ross ’79, grandfather of Jennifer Dowling OH ’90, John Dowling OH ’92, Andrew Dowling OH ’94, and Colin Dowling OH ’98
Megan Pohl ’13 and Lindsey Pohl ’15 on the death of their grandmother, Margot Burke.
Hannah Libich ’28 on the death of her grandmother, Phyllis Riess Libich, mother-in-law of Oak Hill teacher
Sarah Libich
Mary Noell Rooks CH ’66, Libby Noell CH ’68, and Nancy Noell Kobilarcik ’71 on the death of their mother, Ann Gavin Noell.
Carol Canepa Size ’72 and Cindy Corley Lamboley ’64 on the death of their granddaughter, June Corley Jessee.
Deborah Singer Matlof ’69 on the death of her mother, Elizabeth Clemente Singer.
Rob Corley OH ’86 and Mary Corley Dunn OH ’88 on the death of their father, Robert C. Corley Jr. BH ’55, brother of Erbie Corley Cooley ’53 and Catharine Corley Hurley ’54, father-in-law of Robert Dunn OH ’88
Eleanor Pung Kuebel ASH ’68 on the death of her husband, Joseph H. Kuebel Jr., father of Liz Kuebel Cutshall ’98, brother-in-law of Mary Pung Ellis CH ’66
Anne Edwards Richter ’73 and Ellen Edwards ’75 on the death of their father, William D. Edwards Sr., grandfather of Claire Terry ’09
Ned Stanley III OH ’09 on the death of his father, Ned S. Stanley Jr., brother of Beth Stanley Schmitt ’85
Reine Fusz Bitting ’62, Anne Fusz Grace ’63, Martha Fusz Ramey ’69, and Eliza Fusz Whittemore ’74 on the death of their mother, Martha Downard Fusz, mother-in-law of Corie Whitelaw Fusz ’67, grandmother of Corinne Fusz Qureshi ’93, Courtney Fusz Oetjen ’99, Emily Fusz ’15, Olivia Fusz ’20, and Audrey Fusz ’19, great grandmother of Sophya Qureshi ’23, Haley Fusz ’23, and Audrey Qureshi ’26
Mimi Schneeberger Baer ’73 on the death of her husband, Terence Baer, brother-in-law of Dotsy Schneeberger Davison ’79
Katie Browne Auffenberg ’86 on the death of her mother-in-law, Josephine Hudson Auffenberg, sister-in-law of Lynn Gannon Hudson CH ’53
Family and friends of Ann Tramelli ’72.
Michele Padberg Forshaw ’77 and Patti Padberg Thoman ’83 on the death of their mother, Colette Pezolt Padberg CH ’53
Betsy Benzinger ’20 on the death of her grandmother, Edith Benzinger.
A.J. Cervantes Jr. BH ’64, Barry Cervantes BH ’68, and Brett Cervantes BH ’72 on the death of their mother, Carmen D. Cervantes.
Susie McCabe Sheahan ’85, Patty McCabe Heitz ’84 and Katie McCabe Campo ’82 on the death of their mother, Sue Maginn McCabe, mother-in-law of Lauren Wright McCabe ’88, grandmother of Megan Sheahan ’11, Lucy Sheahan ’13, and Maddy McCabe ’15
Dette Gieselman Reh ASH ’62 on the death of her mother, Benedette Barker Gieselman, grandmother of Matthew Reh OH ’85, Taddy Reh Barnhill ’96, and Bif Reh Ralls ’99
Family and friends of Mary Janet Kinsella ’41
Mary Sue Burke Nash CH ’51 on the death of her husband, James Nash Jr., brother of Francine Nash Leritz CH ’51, brother-in-law of Donna Burke Gotsch CH ’55, and Nancy Burke Hamilton CH ’58
Genie Horan Burke ’61 on the death of her husband, Daniel J. Burke Sr. BH ’56, brother of Mary Sue Burke Nash CH ’51, Donna Burke Gotsch CH ’55, and Nancy Burke Hamilton CH ’58, brother-in-law of Susan Horan Garlinghouse ’60 and Katie Horan Sackett ’69
Emi Berni ’16 on the death of her grandfather, Anthony Berni.
Judy Ossenfort Murphy ’64 on the death of her husband
Jerome J. Murphy, father of Molly Murphy ’91, brother of Mary Murphy Shafer ’68, brother-in-law of Jill Ossenfort Specter ’73 and Mary Ann Kirkwood Murphy ’63
Sam Forrester OH ’17 and Chase Forrester OH ’19 on the death of their grandfather, Macquorn Rankine Forrester Sr. Ellen Herrmann Brnjac CH ’66 on the death of her sister, Jacqueline Herrmann Gregerson CH ’63
William K. Busch Sr. BH ’74 and Trudy Busch Valentine ’76, on the death of their mother, Gertrude Buholzer Busch, grandmother of Matt Valentine OH ’96, Katie Busch Geise ’04, Billy Busch OH ’04, Allyson Busch ’05, Gussie Busch OH ’08, Haley Busch ’11, Abbey Busch ’12, Gracie Busch ’16, Peter Busch OH ’18, and Maddie Busch ’20, and step-grandmother Lacey Hermann ’01
Dan Woerner BH ’67 and Ellen Woerner Walther ’75 on the death of their brother, David Woerner BH ’65
Alicia Moellering ’16 and Jessica Moellering ’18 on the death of their mother, Pat Leary Moellering ’84, daughter of Pat O’Rourke Leary ’59, sister of Dan Leary OH ’81
Family and friends of Kathy G. Shelley, former Oak Hill teacher
Family and friends of Mary Patricia Thro, RSCJ, former Trustee and employee of Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School.
Irene Herbst, RSCJ, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School teacher, on the death of her sister, Susan Mary Opipari-Herbst.
Family and friends of Margaret Erhart, RSCJ, former Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School teacher.
Family and friends of Eleanor Sprague, former Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School staff member.
Kathleen Horan, Oak Hill staff member, on the death of her brother-in-law, John Horan.
Tricia Leone, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School staff member, on the death of her father, Jimmy Weems, grandfather of Kate Leone, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School staff member
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This statue of Mater came to Villa Duchesne when City House closed in 1968. Over the years, the statue had suffered damage which led to amateur attempts at restoration. City House alumna Jacque Thaman Niekamp ’62agreed in 2014 to underwrite a professional restoration of the statue.
Gloria Hamlin of Hamlin Restoration in St. Louis worked for 18 months to restore Mater. She revealed beautiful gold leaf as well as damaged corners inexpertly filled with wax. The end result is beautiful and led Gloria to say, “I can’t remember a more gratifying or rewarding restoration in almost 25 years as a restorer.” The City House Mater has a place of honor in the 1929 Main Building.
Above: Jacque Thaman Niekamp CH ’62 and Nancy Ghio, RSCJ CH ’42 with the restored Mater
