Heart to Heart 2016

A S a c r e d H e a r t M a g a z i n e f o r Vi l l a D u c h e s n e ,

Oak Hill, City House, and Barat Hall Families

2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR ISSUE

CLASS OF 2016

matriculations CLASS OF 2016

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

Aniston Eslanda Briggs

Andrea Lucia Garcia

Angelica Kay Pecha

Texas Christian University

University of San Diego

University of Mississippi

Clari McKaela Rose Brooks

Abigail Blake Green

Sydney Marie Phelan

Hendrix College

University of Missouri-Columbia

Saint Louis University

Grace Caroline Busch

Madison Josephine Haller

Ava LeClare Sansone

University of Mississippi

Purdue University

Vanderbilt University

Margaret Mary Byrne

Sophia Margaret Hibbard

Natalie Elizabeth Saville

Tulane University

Texas Christian University

University of Missouri-Columbia

Margot Hogan Cammon

Morgan Elizabeth Hudspeth

Julia Claire Shields

Syracuse University

Southern Methodist University

University of Arizona

Sophia Elizabeth Carothers

Sydney Elise Kaemmerlen

Samantha Paige Shively

University of Missouri-Columbia

Vanderbilt University

Texas Christian University

Megan Maley Carr

Nina Ehab Kaiser

Karissa Nicole Simon

Southern Methodist University

Saint Louis University

University of Missouri-Columbia

Mary Clare Cassidy

Louise Primm Keefer

Kareemah Rashida Renee Snow

United States Military Academy-

University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Detroit Mercy

West Point

Cara Mary Kilcullen

Christina Ruth Soukenik

Isabel Anna Childs

University of Missouri-Columbia

Rockhurst University

Xavier University

Mary Katherine Krausz

Katherine Keeley Spence

Alice Condie Christopher

University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bucknell University

Jennifer Kathleen Lauer

Madeleine Marie Su

Paige Danielle Cribbin

University of Missouri-Columbia

Loyola University Chicago

Texas Christian University

Isabella Mary Leeker

Lilly Lee Touchette

Hannah Lynn Deines

University of Louisville

University of Missouri-Columbia

United States Military Academy-

Caitlyn Mary Lochner

Lauren Michelle Wacker

West Point

University of Mississippi

Truman State University

Mary Meghan Donovan

Michaella Nicole Lowery

Grace Elizabeth Walsh

University of Georgia

Saint Louis University

Indiana University Bloomington

Brianna Janine Dooley

Grace Christina Marker

Darcy Elizabeth Waskiewicz

University of Kentucky

Saint Louis University

Furman University

Christine Elizabeth Dulick

Kaelah Alexis McIntosh

Kasey Amalia West

University of Kentucky

Loyola University Chicago

University of North Carolina-

Grace Marie Fesler

Caroline Louise McLaughlin

Chapel Hill

Texas Christian University

Southern Methodist University

Lauren Alicia Whitehead

Margaret Ellen Fisher

Grace Irene McMillin

Saint Louis University

Stephens College

Southern Methodist University

Sarang Irene Yoon

Kacie Lauren Frost

Alicia Patricia Moellering

University of San Francisco

Murray State University

University of Oklahoma

Allison Stewart Zentz

Lucy Katherine Musial

Texas Christian University

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

University of Redlands

IN THIS ISSUE

2 our leadership

4 our legacy

6

oak hill sixth grade completion

our students

8 our faculty

9 our alumnae & alumni

10 très bien

11 reunion classes

14 class notes

18 condolences

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grow in “wisdom, age, and grace.” Wherever you go, whatever road you may travel, you

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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.

AT THE SACRED HEART, 1985

ON THE COVER:

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.

L E F T : 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

stay connected

– LIFE

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CLASS OF

P H O T O G R A P H Y:

Your Sacred Heart education is a way of life which calls you to change and, like Jesus,

EDITOR:

OAK HILL

Sapna Jos, Director of Marketing and Communications

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with the basic math, literature, history, and science classes, Villa Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School

has taught us invaluable lessons in perseverance and leadership.” ~ NINA KAISER, VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESS

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OUR LEADERSHIP

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 Network of Sacred Heart Schools, Michael has spent his life dedicated to Catholic education.

The question of how to educate a

the fundamental belief that each student is capable

child is one of the most important a

of success and that when faithful to the process

parent can ask. St. Madeleine Sophie

of risk taking, discovery, and learning, one is led to

offers a response when she says, “Our

freedom upon freedom, success upon success, and

mission is great, it involves the whole

ultimately a genuine, deep, and lasting happiness.

world.” At Villa Duchesne and Oak

MICHAEL F. BABER HEAD OF SCHOOL

Hill School, we are about changing

My vision of education, of a school community, is

the world to be as God intended. This

one that enables us to be both hopeful and joyful.

has an expectation of excellence and

This quest to learn which involves understanding

a commitment to be hopeful — one

ourselves, others, and the world is arduous, while

must be hopeful if one is to change

at the same time gratifying for both student and

the world — we have to believe in

teacher alike. The fruit of this gratification is joyful

things we have not yet seen!

optimism in a world that is craving such light.

As Head of School, I want to set the bar high.

St. Madeleine Sophie’s gift to the Church and to us is that our school communities are built upon

My world view, my passion, is in line with what

the foundational belief that our schools are trans-

Sacred Heart education calls us to: a love for

formational in nature and what makes us unique is

learning and a palpable passion for justice which

not just a philosophy of education, but a philosophy

can be seen and experienced. Education in a Sacred

of life. The certainty to see education as liberating;

Heart school is intended for the success of the

and that one is educated not for oneself but for the

student. What that means pragmatically is what I

other, to make a difference in the world.

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.

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• • • • •

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

Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,” she said.

send out into the world as gifts: gifts of hope with

“One can’t believe impossible things.”

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

“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.”

their voice. This is our daily work. Some might believe

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this is impossible, but I remind you of the words

I love my vocation, and our legacy of success makes me

from Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass.

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 always open to you.

CLASS

OF

2016

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percent of graduates attend 4-year colleges or universities

Graduates performed

Our 68 Graduates Are Tomorrow’s Leaders

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7,616 hours of service in the community

out of 10 graduates are

1 in 5 graduates are Bright Flight Scholars with an ACT score

attending college outside

of 31 or higher

85

percent of graduates received college scholarships

of Missouri

Graduates received college scholarships with a combined value of

$10,592,906 over four years

board of trustees 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.

BETH LENKE RETIRED BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR

TONY WASKIEWICZ NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR

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OUR LEGACY

philanthropy | advancing our mission Philanthropy within our school community is

mission and ensure that our Sacred Heart education

integral. It is vital to all that we are, all that we do,

is here for those who will come after us.

and all that we will become. Our exceptional faculty and staff, beautiful campus, and comprehensive

Your support today makes a difference. Gifts to

curriculum are possible because of you and your

our annual giving program have an immediate

generosity of time and financial support.

impact on our students by funding current schoolyear programs. Please use the enclosed giving

DEBBIE SCHLATTMAN DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

“Our students are committed to serving others while further building upon that community and deepening their own personal growth.

There are many reasons to be grateful to be a part

the reasons. You entrust your children, grandchildren,

Your support today makes a difference tomorrow.

and families with us and make it all possible. You

Gifts to our endowment and major gifts initiatives

are our greatest gift! Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill

support future student programs, professional

School is a community with a strong foundation

development, and capital initiatives. To learn

of faith and commitment to academic excellence

more, please contact me at 314.810.3589 or

and intellect. Our students are committed to serving

dschlattman@vdoh.org.

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 Heart education.

Through your support, you graciously uphold this

bonne chance auction 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.

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envelope to make your gift today.

of this outstanding community, and you are among

why i give Kary Bannister Spiegel ’02 is Principal for KRB Creative as a marketing and communications consultant.

My 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 Families came together at Bonne Chance Auction 2015 to purchase one of the

of serving others, which I learned through Service

auction dogs. Luca was presented to Villa Duchesne Principal Donna Collins,

Learning at Villa. Especially now, as the mother of

RSCJ

and our students as the newest member of the school community.

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.

2016 Bonne Auction Co-Chairs Kelly Johnson and Ann Griesedieck

Kary Bannister Spiegel ’02 with son Daniel

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OUR STUDENTS

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 automat-

break out of my shell. The seniors were all so kind

ically think of Goal IV of the Sacred Heart Goals and

and welcoming!

Criteria: Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to the building of community as a

This compelled me to do the same over the next

Christian value. It is a special ideal that I hold in my

three years. By the time I was a senior, the leadership

heart every time I walk on the court.

and work ethic I learned from the volleyball program helped us become close teammates and ultimately

This goal is carried out daily by the coaching staff

win a state championship title.

and adhered to by the players. The coaching staff makes sure that every member of our volleyball

I know that without this bond and sense of communi-

community is included in every activity. This may be

ty, the outcome of our season would have been

having a senior drive all the freshmen to games or

unlikely. The success was a result of our drive,

integrating every team – freshmen, JV, and varsity –

focus, heart, community, and many other attributes.

in all tryout drills. We also participate in many team-

I could not have learned these great skills without

bonding and team-building activities throughout the

my teammates, coaches, and teachers at Villa

year. These events, though small, help build close-

Duchesne. These small, but important, pieces all

ness and trust within a special community.

add up to what makes Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School so very special.

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 the varsity 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

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Volleyball State Championship

field hockey Villa Duchesne field hockey were runners-up in the Midwest Tournament, allowing only seven goals the entire season.

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

stage in the recovery process.

obstacles – including beating an undefeated team from a higher

Wanting to stay involved, Reuben

division – to win St. Margaret of Scotland’s Tournament of Dragons

and his father, David, stepped in

this school year. This season, the team has learned firsthand

to help when a spot opened on

about even greater obstacles – and the important role teamwork

the team’s coaching staff.

plays in overcoming serious challenges.

During games, Reuben played In May 2015, Oak Hill sixth grader Reuben Goldschmidt experi-

an active role from the bench,

enced a life-threatening rupture in his brain and was hospitalized

encouraging teammates who have rallied around him. As the

for most of summer vacation. He returned to school in the fall, but

boys complete their education at Oak Hill, Reuben continues

returning to the Saints’ basketball roster was not possible at that

toward what is projected to be a complete recovery.

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OUR FACULT Y

engineering dreams DR. KRISTEN ERICKSON VILLA DUCHESNE SCIENCE TEACHER

At the start of this school year I had the opportunity

One of the major projects that my engineering

and challenge of introducing a new course to the

students engage in is using our 3D printer (awarded

Villa Duchesne Science curriculum; Introduction to

through the Rull Family Faculty Innovation Fund) to

Engineering. Women are underrepresented in the

print and assemble a prosthetic hand. We partnered

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

with e-NABLE, a group of volunteers worldwide who

(STEM) fields. One of the big questions in STEM

use their 3D printers to print prosthetic hands at no

fields is why does the gender gap exist and how

cost for people in need. e-NABLE pairs volunteers

can we close it? This course is part of our effort at Villa

who have 3D printers with people in need of hands,

Duchesne to introduce students to engineering and

providing the designs for the hands and community

open up new opportunities for our girls, helping to

support for all involved. This project is the perfect

close this gender gap. This new engineering course

marriage of engineering and Sacred Heart Goals

introduces girls to engineering design concepts that

and Criteria II and III: educating to a deep respect for

integrate technology, science, and math through

intellectual values and a social awareness which

projects and design challenges. Many students enter

impels action. It was easy to see the dedication the

my course with only the vaguest ideas of what an

students had to this project; Maggie Stephen, one

engineer does and few picture themselves in an

of my first semester students, continued to come in

engineering role. This course is helping to change that.

during free periods to work on the hands even after the course had ended. At this point we have printed

One of the things that I learned during my first two

and fully assembled five hands, some to be submitted

semesters teaching engineering was how poorly

to the e-NABLE group for quality control, the first step

we, as a society, sell engineering to girls. A good

in being matched with a hand recipient, and the rest

general definition of engineering is using math and

to be used as class examples.

science to solve problems, but what we fail to emphasize is that by solving problems we are

Engineering is a project-based course that provides

helping people and not just people in general, but

students practice in solving problems, budgeting,

the people in our lives. When engineering is cast

risk taking, helping others, and learning tenacity. I

in this light, I think it more fully engages

feel that this course embodies many of the qualities

the interests of girls and integrates the

we, as Sacred Heart educators, hope to ingrain in

Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria.

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 course in 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 discovering how I can see myself doing this in my future.” ~ MAGGIE STEPHEN ’17, INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING STUDENT 8

OUR ALUMNAE & ALUMNI

paying it forward RACHEL DRONE GEHM ’88 MANAGER OF ALUMNAE/I RELATIONS

As Manager of Alumnae/i Relations, I have had

When I attended Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School

the opportunity to hear alumni from different

in the 1970s and 80s, I was supported by the grace

decades share their stories about the positive

and generosity of the alumni who came before

impact of their Sacred Heart education. I have

me. We need to foster that spirit of giving in our

enjoyed meeting alumni at Reunion Weekend,

alumni today. Please visit campus, reminisce with

Women in Business networking events, and

classmates, and make those memories a reality

connector events from New York City to Southern

for our current students.

California. My position also allows me to keep our alumni community engaged in supporting the school philanthropically.

“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.

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ALUM SPOTLIGHT

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 association at 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

Holiday Flower Pick-Up on December 7, 2016

Villa vs. St. Joe Field Hockey on October 2, 2016

Mums of Alums Christmas Basket Coffee on December 14, 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

Trivia Night on February 25, 2017 Alumnae Reunion Weekend on April 21-22, 2017 GrandMums Congé on June 3, 2017

Visit www.vdoh.org for additional events.

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REUNION CLASSES

reunions april 15, 2016

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

Villa Duchesne Class of 2006 Front: Katie Thornton, Morgan McKenzie, Arielle Randolph,

Villa Duchesne Class of 1976 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

Farin Swan Middle: Tricia Niem eier Biesterfeld, Mimi Hess Aliperti, Margaret Mulvihill Egan, Laura Goltermann, Tayler Marx Back : Crystal Herbosa O’Connor, Carly McGrane Vandas, Margaux Soukenik, Emily Hagnauer Deslo ge

Wolfner Back: Kathy Dean Driscoll, Maury Gatch Humphries, Trudy Busch Valentine, Kathy Hannegan Meyer

City House Class of 1956 Constance Dryden,

RSCJ,

Leianna Rabenau

Villa Duchesne Class of 1981 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

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REUNION CLASSES

continued...

Visit www.vdoh.org/alum to download your reunion class photos.

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

Villa Duchesne Class of 2011 Sarah Paletta, Kate Schwarze, Lauren Mangano, Caroline Leeker

Kubat Zschoche, Katie Hoehn Maguire, Colleen Finn, Emily Nilges Robson

ass of 1986 , Villa Duchesne Cl hneider Dodgen Stivers, Chris Sc

stark en Kelly Front: Amy Baum itt Schisler, Maure errill, Amy Schm Sh r lve Andrews, l nie Patricia Cu Da Mc lia ck: De Sliney Clark Ba ura La n, ehrig, ise Ro ola lsh Nik Flores, Kelly Wa on, Jenny Kerr ll Corrigan, ske Mi Kristin Pehr Jans ry Ma n, llasto , Jill Henehan Wo we, Joelle Hubbard Schnoebelen Ro y Hurley, Megan Am , on wt La kel Christy Bic h Erin McDonoug

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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

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

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Villa Duchesne Class of 1966 Front: Ginger Hatton O’Brien, Elean or Kearns Jennings, Ellen Nelso n, Julie Behring Roberts, Carol Conran Benoist, Jenny Wells Bealke, Cont i Cans eco Meehan Second Row: Bethy McKa y Hall, Debby Boyd Janes, Ginn y Garesche, Joni Wagner Kirby, Patricia Webs ter Heffern, Joanne Vollmer Beug g, Christie Murphy Third Row: Judy Jone s Medler, Marie Flanigan, Judy Ferguson Thom, Patty Lorenz McCaskill, Kate Chap lin Woodward, Elise Tegtmeyer, Jeanne Imbs Weitzel Back: Anne Hall Maxwell, Sallie Krewet Herzog, Sharon McGann Klode, Laurie Blumeyer Gentry, Betsy James Vogt, Laurie Gries edieck Ahner, Maleen Harvey Corrigan

Villa Duchesne Class of 1946

Villa Duchesne Class of 1961

Dee King Mulvihill

Elizabeth Chopin

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City House Class of 1966 Front: Cora O’Fallon, Ellen Peggy Fox Cain, Mary Ellen Meier Jones Gould, Sarah k Regan Gervasini, Mary Gracza Collins, Back: Suzanne Jones Nickel Kathy Griffin, Nancy Wilhelm, Susan Joynt, Kathy Sanders Hurst

Villa Duchesne Class of 1971

Front: Michaela Hoy Purcell, Frann ie Sciortino Campanella, Alicia Boldt Tierney, Tish Farre lly Murphy, Marjorie O’Fallon Back: Nina Smiley Wilkins, Sally Kirk Dowling, Delphine Gladden Williams, Marie Glynn Diefenbach, Pam Rice Boggeman, Colleen Jones Wilso n, Milissa Mudd Beaty

Villa Duchesne Class of 1951 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

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ALUMNAE & ALUMNI

class notes

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

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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.

Visit www.vdoh.org for the latest Class Notes and Condolences reflect those received from June 2015 to May 2016.

Alumnae/i News.

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Elise Marker ’15 ran on the St. Louis University Billikens

Kylie Johnson Aston ’10 married Cole Aston on August 1,

Track Team. She competed at the Atlantic 10 Conference

2015. Cole went to SLUH, and they began dating her

Championship in May 2016 and came in 3rd place in the

senior year at Villa Duchesne. Many of Kylie’s Villa

10,000-meter race.

Duchesne classmates joined the celebration as well as

Over the 2015 Christmas break, the Class of ’15 got

the bridal party: Shannon Johnson Munoz ’04, Mary

together for a brunch at the home of Mary Beth Carleton

Hager ’10, and Elizabeth Aston ’05.

Fox ‘83 and her daughter, Jacqueline Fox ’15. The girls

Connor Wright OH ’10 has created an amazing tribute

were able to reconnect before heading back to their

to Stan Musial. He met Stan when he was 8 years old

respective colleges to finish their freshman year.

and has spent the better part of a year building a

Lindsey McGrath ’15 is one of three Villa Duchesne and

204-square-foot mural of Musial out of 5,980 Rubik’s

Oak Hill School Stubblefield Alumnae Interns for

Cubes. Using mathematical equations and a lot of

summer 2016. She is working with Clare Milner ’15

time and patience, he twisted each and every cube

and Jenny Stephen ’13 on the Marketing and

for a desired color pattern

Communications and Advancement Teams.

ending in an astonishing

Samantha Medler ‘14 is attending

piece of art.

Marquette University and writes for the Marquette Odyssey. For one of her 2

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.”

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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.

Above baby in school bib:

1. Elise Marker ’15

Jack Theodore Clower

3. Sabrina Fritz '11 with Alex Trebek

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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.

Left: 2. Class of 2015 Brunch

Harry Flotron OH ’09, who currently attends Dayton

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Katherine Hessel ’08, after graduating

Nikki Binz Waller, MD ‘99 was named

from Villa Duchesne and heading off

Emergency Medicine Residency Director

to TCU, is back in St. Louis as KTVI

and Associate Professor at University of

Fox 2’s newest reporter.

North Carolina. It is one of the top ten programs in the U.S.

Bridget Hartman ’06 was married at the Shrine of St. Joseph on April 30, 2016, to Dr. Nicholas Crowley.

Sarah Sedlock Call, MD ’99 welcomed her daughter Sybil

Alumnae bridesmaids were Leslie Hartman ’04 and

Marion to the Call family on July 26, 2015. Graham

Brittany Albrecht ’06.

Henry and Lawson James are proud big brothers. After

Emily Hagnauer Desloge ’06, daughter

Sarah’s maternity leave, she will continue her work as a

of Kathleen Keim Hagnauer ’73, grand-

family medicine physician at Mountain Laurel Medical

daughter of the late Suzanne Fleming

Center in Western Maryland.

Keim ’49 and Carol Bick Klein ’50,

Catherine Condie Holland ’99 welcomed John “Johnny”

married Christopher D. Desloge, Jr.

Parker Holland to her family on February 17, 2016, at

on June 6, 2015, at the Shrine of

8 lbs. 3 oz.

St. Joseph in St. Louis. Bridesmaids included Villa

Molly Cusumano Roell ’97 and husband Blake welcome

Duchesne graduates Laura Goltermann ’06, along with

girl number four to the Roell family. Madeline Rose

sister and Maid of Honor Aimee M. Hagnauer ’15. The

joined their family on May 5, 2016.

couple celebrated with a reception at Deer Creek Club with family and friends.

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Patrick O’Neil OH ‘97, son of Jenny Warner O’Neil ‘74, grandson of Barbara Hardy Warner CH ‘44, great

Class of 2004 and their Mums came for a “Tour and

grandson of Frances Ryan Hardy Academy ‘18 and

Goûter at the Castle” in summer 2015. Left to right:

Joseph Hardy BH ‘14 was married May 21, 2016, to

Liz and Sharon Kinsella, Sarah Mickes-Jacobs and Karen

Meghan Anderson of Wilton, CT on Hilton Head Island,

Jacobs, Haley and Rochelle Spoeneman, Kerry and

South Carolina. Best men were his brothers

Kathy Crump, Chelsey and Cheryl Robinson, and Lindsay

Kevin O’Neil OH ‘99 and Dan O’Neil OH ‘02.

Murray-Alleruzo and Joan Murray.

John Brady OH ‘97 and Mark Strout OH ‘97 were

Molly McCaskill ’02 and her husband Cody Marshall

two of the other six groomsmen. James Nouss OH ‘97

joyfully introduce their new addition, John Declan

and Tim Burgdorf OH ‘97 attended the festivities

Marshall, born May 9, 2015, weighing in at 6 lbs. 5.8 oz.

as well. After a honeymoon in Tahiti, the newlyweds

and measuring 20 inches.

will live in NYC.

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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!

Right: 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

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7. Emily Hagnauer Desloge ’06 with Laura Goltermann ’06 and Aimee Hagnauer ’15

Ginger Mattis-Clower ’00 welcomed

8. Class of 2004 and Mums

John “Jack” Theodore Clower, born

9. Nicholas Alexander Brigham

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

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intelligence and imagination over “fitting in” and celebrate curiosity over gossip.

Schneithorst Family

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class notes continued...

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Lucy DeFabio Cherba ’95, and husband Mike announce

Nellie Ribaudo ‘89 was appointed Circuit

the birth of John William “Jack” Cherba, born March 23,

Judge on November 5, 2015 by Missouri

2015, joining big sister Ann, age 2. Proud grandmother

Gov. Jay Nixon for the 21st Judicial

is Nancy Dolan DeFabio ‘65, and aunt is Maria DeFabio

Circuit, which covers St. Louis County.

Habel ‘90.

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Before being appointed to the bench,

Meg Hannigan Schneithorst ’93, Christopher

Nellie practiced law in St. Louis for 13 years, both in

Schneithorst OH ’24, Laurie Selkirk Hannigan ’70, and

private practice and as an attorney with the Missouri

Nadine Beardslee Selkirk Donahue ’39 attended

State Public Defender’s Office. She also was an adjunct

Christopher’s JK3 May Ceremony and violin concert in

professor at Saint Louis University School of Law,

the school chapel.

teaching trial advocacy.

Brian Musial Schwarze OH ’93 was

Chris Danis Handy ’88 has written a novel,

honored as Memory Care Home

Walk Beside Me, about surviving breast

Solutions 2016 Volunteer of the Year.

cancer with the support of friends as she,

Class of 1991, along with former teachers Liz Murphy McDonald, Dick Littlefield, Debbie Watson, Ann Caire, 12

RSCJ,

Brian

Welch, and Francesca DiRollo enjoyed a 25th reunion

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.

class get-together at Cardwell’s during Alumnae

Sonjie Feliciano Solomon ’88 has

Reunion Weekend.

found success yet again in her

Katie Kirk Ross ’91 and husband Paul welcome

business endeavor: entrepreneur

Philip Carl to round out their family of four. He was born

of Hatch Things. Being a busy mom of three boys in New York

on November 11, 2015, at 8 lbs. 8 oz. and 21 inches.

Paul and Katie both have the names Philip and Carl

City, Sonjie saw a need for practical parenting items and

in their grandfather lines. What a fun way to honor

got to work launching ColdSnap and SureShop. She is

this coincidence!

also an active artist and was just featured in the Femme

Kristin Kovacs Seymour ’91 will have her first book, The Fog Lifted: A Clinician’s Victorious Journey with ADHD, published, which tells of her

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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.

educational trials and triumphs that got her to

Susan Hamilton Kime ‘87 was featured in Ladue News

where she is today. As a Clinical Nurse

as a leading fine arts expert and appraiser in the

Specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

St. Louis area and beyond. Nationally and internationally,

& Washington University Heart &

Susan’s Link Auction Gallery has become an esteemed

Vascular Center, author, and

auction house which is located in the Central West End.

consultant, Kristin owes a great deal

In addition, Susan has also been a regular appraiser on

of her success to the education she

the popular PBS Antiques Roadshow.

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

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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.”

Left: 10. Ginger Mattis-Clower ’00 11. Sybil Marion Call with brothers 12. Johnny Parker Holland 13. Madeline Rose Roell 14. Patrick O’Neil OH ‘97

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Susan Hamilton Kime ‘87

Below: 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

Ellen Herrmann Brnjac CH ’66 hosted a 50th reunion

Taddy Corley Hurley ’54 and Mary Lou Hammond

class party at her home, enjoyed by all who attended.

Martin ’54 celebrated the First Communion of their

Top of staircase to bottom: Sarah Ellen Meier Gervasini,

granddaughters on April 11, 2015, who are

Susie Pfeffer White, Mary Ellen Jones Gould, Mary

classmates at Ste. Genevieve du Bois Church.

Pung Ellis, Kathy Sanders Hurst, Suzie Catanzaro

Class of 1949, along with Villa Duchesne Principal Donna

Farberman, Cotsy Renard Holt, Cora O’Fallon, and

Collins,

Kathy Griffin. Front: Ellen Herrmann Brnjac, Suzanne

on December 8, 2015. Back row: Jean Kelty Glisson,

Jones Collins, Susan Joynt, Mary Graczak Regan, and

Joan Marre Hawkes, Pam Mueth Reyhan,

Nancy Nickel Wilhelm.

enjoyed their annual Christmas luncheon

Gail Goessling Bunce, Jean Gerwitz Jurging, Donna Collins,

City House Class of 1966 Reunion

RSCJ,

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RSCJ,

Mary Rose O’Brien Desloge, Joan Ring

Meyer, Joan Bauer Sheehan. Middle row: Ann Gallagher

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Tracy. Front row: Nancy Ruester Schwarz, Twink Carr Baker and Joan Klump Green 17

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

Alumnae Reunion Weekend found alumnae moms and

Marie. She was born on November 11,

their daughters celebrating reunions together including

2015, joining big brother, Kelby.

Judy Jones Medler ’66 with daughter Becky Medler Bubb ’91, Ginger Hatton O’Brien ’66 with Molly O’Brien

Villa Duchesne faculty Kelsey Koenig

Shelton ’91, and Betsy James Vogt ’66 with Amy Vogt

introduces James who was born at

Garcia ’91.

on February 9, 2016, and weighed

Granddaughter of Patricia O’Rourke Leary ’59 and

8 lbs. 4 oz.

daughter of the late Patricia Leary Moellering ’84, Alicia

Oak Hill faculty Melissa Schneeberger

Moellering ‘16, won the Class 4 state title in high jump in

welcomed her second son, Harrison Gerard,

June 2015 with a 5-6 jump.

to the family on May 25, 2015, at 9 lbs. 6 oz.

Judy Heil Crowell ’55 recently wrote,

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and 22 inches.

Widow: A Four Letter Word. She has

Villa Duchesne faculty Chelsea Wilkins

also written travel news for Ladue

welcomed her first baby to her family.

News and Noozhawk in Santa Barbara,

Felix Apollo Wilkins was born on

where she currently lives. The author’s

August 4, 2015, at 8 lbs. 11 oz.

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proceeds will go to KUTO (Kids Under Twenty-One) a teen suicide and crisis prevention agency in St. Louis, founded

by Crowell in 1988.

Alumnae Reunion Weekend

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ALUMNAE & ALUMNI

condolences

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

Lauren Travis Walsh ’97 and Lindsey Travis Gassoff ’99

Lawlor ’75, and Andrew J. Phelan BH, grandmother of

on the death of their father, Mark L. Travis.

Sara Price ’07 and Annie Price ’14, step-grandmother of

Kelly Smith ’97 on the death of her grandfather, Sam

Kate Lawlor Rodenfels ’00, Nina Schmid Engelsmann

Taft, father of Jill Smith, former Villa Duchesne teacher.

’01, Sarah Lawlor Bernard ’04, and Sally Phelan ’05.

Kevin Boggeman OH ’95, Peter Boggeman OH ’98, Paul

Sophia Gatewood ’15 on the death of her mother, Anne

Boggeman OH ’01, and Jane Boggeman ’11 on the death

Byrne Gatewood, sister of Mary Byrne Yoon ’77 and

of their grandfather Louis J. Boggeman Sr., father-in-law

Maureen Byrne Trompeter ’80.

of Pam Rice Boggeman ’71.

Katherine Gerritzen Mauzy ’80 on the death of her

Maureen Reeny McAuley Mulcahy ’69, Muffy McAuley

father-in-law, Raymond W. Mauzy, grandfather of

Leineweber ’72, Mickie McAuley Hezlep ’72, and Colleen

Andrew Mauzy OH ’10 and Madeline Mauzy ’14.

McAuley Evans ’75 on the death of their sister, Peggy

Sarah Withers Hollo ’66 on the death of her husband,

McAuley Edwards ’71.

V. William Hollo Jr., brother of Ardeth Hollo ’60, Mary

Annie Bardenheier Dames ’52 and Joan Bardenheier

Hollo Glarner ’61, Jane Hollo ’64, Mark G. Hollo BH ’64,

Harrison ’55 on the death of their brother, Joseph A.

and David M. Hollo BH ’68, brother-in-law of Anne

Bardenheier III.

Withers Dollimore ’64 and Eleanor Withers ’69.

Lee Quarles OH ’88 and Claralyn Price Bollinger ’91 on

Ann Hartrich Wollaeger CH ’64 on the death of her

the death of his father, Jonathan F. Quarles Jr.

husband, Daniel P. Wollaeger.

Anne Dunn Griffin ’62 on the death of her husband,

Anne Thorton Weidmann, former Trustee, on the death

Robert C. Griffin, brother-in-law of Mary Frances Dunn

of her husband, Eric Weidmann, father of Megan

Halliday ’52, Jeanne Dunn Cremins ’56, Robert C. Dunn

Weidmann Sustar ’95 and Lindsay Weidmann

Jr. BH ’56, Thomas Dunn BH ’61, and Sarah Skinner

Facknitz ’99, father-in-law of Joseph Sustar, former

Dunn ’63.

Oak Hill teacher.

Ellen Heusack Allen ’81 on the death of her father, Henry

Lucie Nordmann,

J. Heusack, grandfather of Elizabeth Allen ’13.

Robert William Nordmann.

Pam Parisi Gunter ’97 on the death of her mother,

Family and friends of sisters, Jane F. O’Reilly ’51 and

JoAnn Parisi.

Kitty O’Reilly ’48.

Barbara Muckerman Fisher ’68 on the death of her son,

Annelise Walker ’17 on the death of her grandmother,

Andrew Muckerman Fisher, nephew of Richard C.

Elizabeth Kennedy.

Muckerman II BH ’69, Diane Muckerman Luppens ’73,

Eileen Ricker Knight ’80 on the death of her husband,

and Margo Muckerman Hields ’80.

William P. Knight, father of Mary Ann Knight ’08 and

Annie Bardenheier Dames ’52 on the death of her husband,

brother-in-law of Elizabeth Ricker Mosley ’77.

Richard J. Dames Sr., father of Richard J. Dames Jr.

Carol Goessling Thompson ’51 on the death of her

Trustee, father-in-law of Carolyn Miller Dames ’83,

daughter, Connie Gatch O’Keefe ’79, sister of Maury

grandfather of Margaux Dames ’12 and Lindsay Dames

Gatch Humphries ’76.

’14, brother-in-law of Joni Bardenheier Harrison ’55.

CH ’61 on the death of her brother,

Berkeley Sloan Gunther ’51 on the death of her husband,

Family and Friends of Elaine Rosebrock Parker CH ’66.

Keith E. Gunther, father of Nina Gunther Dolan ’78,

Mary Jo Capps Sauer ’65, Kathleen Capps Short ’72, and

stepfather of Ruth Hoerr Moulton ’74 and Lucia Hoerr

Julie Capps Ahlering ’77 on the death of their mother,

Sayre ’79, brother-in-law of Ann Sloan O’Mahony ’53 and

Helen Capps, mother-in-law of Frederic N. Sauer BH ’59,

Mary Sloan Belknap ’62.

George P. Ahlering BH ’72 and Polly Sell Capps ’78,

Mary Schulz Lucas CH ’52 on the death of her husband,

grandmother of Frederic G. Sauer OH ’83, John Sauer

John B. C. Lucas.

OH ’87, Julie Sauer Gaertner ’91, Becky Sauer Kaveney ’95, Kelley Capps Danis ’96, Andrew Ahlering OH ’97,

Family and friends of Mary Toddy Wade Carson ’50.

George Capps OH ’97, Cory Capps ’98, Thomas Short OH

Nancy O’Donnell Guhman ’69 on the death of her

’98, Nicholas Ahlering OH ’98, Tommy Capps OH ’99,

mother, Katherine E. O’Donnell, grandmother of

Charlie Capps OH ’00, Elizabeth Short Schenk ’00,

Meghan E. Guhman ’01.

Kenneth Capps OH ’03, James Capps OH ’06, Matthew

Florence Curran Andruss ‘42 on the death of her sister

Capps OH ’13, Polly Capps ’15, and Mary Therese Capps

Margaret Peggy Curran Flinn ’39, sister-in-law of Joan

’20, great grandmother of Gary Gaertner OH ’15, Frederic

Nuetzel Curran ’51.

Gaertner OH ’20, Sean Kaveney OH ’20, Heidi Gaertner

Family and friends of Mary Lou Simon Hester CH ’43.

’22, George Gaertner OH ’22, Robert Gaertner OH ’22, Mary Ellen Gaertner ’24, Grace Kaveney ’28, and Kit Kaveney OH ’23.

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RSCJ

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.

Katie Caruso ’18 on the death of her grandfather

Family and friends of Priscilla Lansden Relihan ’58.

John James Caruso.

Elizabeth Salmon Simons ’76, David Salmon OH ’78,

Family and friends of Nancy Meinberg Pope ’63.

and Tita Salmon Noble ’81 on the death of their father,

Katie O’Mara Lane ’60 on the death of her daughter,

Mickey L. Salmon, father-in-law of Clare Hennessey

Mamie Lane.

Salmon ’78, grandfather of Berkley Salmon ’04 and

Kristen Buehne ’13 and Jonathan Buehne OH ’11 on the

Hilary Salmon ’07.

death of their father, Richard A. Buehne.

Family and friends of Lynn Morris Kiske ’62.

Family and friends of Jack L. Painter BH ’39.

Carol Braun Placio ’56 on the death of her sister-in-law,

Candy Bick Christie ’63 on the death of her mother,

Mary Ann Placio Schwabacher ’56.

Margy Kennedy Bick, sister of Carroll Kennedy

Jacy Lawrence Rose ’09 and Riley Lawrence ’13 on the

Petersen CH ’55.

death of their father, John J. Lawrence.

Family and friends of JoAnn Mitchell ’78.

Elizabeth Herzog OH ’76 on the death of her father,

Mary Ann Kerckhoff Tenge ’50 and Angela Kerckhoff

Peter W. Herzog Jr., brother of Mary Ann Herzog ’62.

Presnell ’53 on the death on their sister, Kathy Kerckhoff

Family and friends of John F. Weber Jr. BH ’44.

Chlumsky ’60.

Grace Murphy Purcell CH ’67 and Maureen Murphy

Pam Hayden James ’68 on the death of her father,

Ohms ’73 on the death of their mother, Grace V. Murphy,

F. Joseph Hayden BH ’35, father-in-law of James R.

grandmother of Katherine Johnston Miller ’97, Anne

James III BH ’64.

Johnston ’99, Mary Johnston OH ’94, and Elizabeth

Mirth McMahon Acker ’84 on the death of her father-in-law

Purcell ’01.

Allan E. Acker, grandfather of Drew Acker OH ’18.

Family and friends of Diane Spitze Kriegshauser ’55.

Sharon Rigby Stirrat CH ’64 on the death of her father,

Family and friends of Gregory Rory Meyer BH ’67.

John Daniel Rigby.

Fritz Gebhard OH ’89, Jonathan Gebhard OH ‘91, and

Mimi Branch von Gontard ’72 and Amy Ahlering von

Patrick Gebhard OH ‘93 on the death of their grandmother,

Gontard ’81 on the death of their father-in-law, Paul V.

Katherine Gebhard, mother-in-law of Mardie Hennessey

von Gontard.

Gebhard ’69.

Family and friends of Betty Nelson Savard ’53.

Joan Vogler Kniest ’52 on the death of her sister, Marian

Patty Ryan ’59 and Kathy Ryan ’60 on the death of their

Vogler Willoughby ’48.

sister, Margie Ryan ’61.

Cece Clever ’94 and Marjorie Clever ’01, on the death of

Nancy Mullen Samuel ’56 on the death of her

their father, Victor G. Clever.

husband, Aderton P. Samuel, brother of James R.

Mairin Schweppe ’21 on the death of her grandfather,

Samuel Jr. BH ’59, Vicki Samuel Anthon ’60, and Jane

Joseph F. Schweppe Jr.

Samuel Haffner ’61, brother-in-law of Jane Murphy

Mary Lee Jones Lally ’61 and Judy Jones Medler ’66 on

Samuel ’68.

the death of their sister, Ivel Jones Reed ’62

Genie Bryan Thoma CH ’43 on the death of her husband,

Katie O’Mara Lane ’60 on the death of her husband,

George E. Thoma Jr., father of Lee Neuhoff Cornish ’65,

John F. Lane.

George Thoma III BH ’67, Larry Thoma BH ’68, Mary Ann

Anna LoCigno ’19 on the death of her grandmother, Mary Alice LoCigno.

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.

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condolences continued...

Megan Pohl ’13 and Lindsey Pohl ’15 on the death of

Dette Gieselman Reh ASH ’62 on the death of her mother,

their grandmother, Margot Burke.

Benedette Barker Gieselman, grandmother of Matthew

Hannah Libich ’28 on the death of her grandmother,

Reh OH ’85, Taddy Reh Barnhill ’96, and Bif Reh Ralls ’99.

Phyllis Riess Libich, mother-in-law of Oak Hill teacher

Family and friends of Mary Janet Kinsella ’41.

Sarah Libich.

Mary Sue Burke Nash CH ’51 on the death of her

Mary Noell Rooks CH ’66, Libby Noell CH ’68, and Nancy

husband, James Nash Jr., brother of Francine Nash Leritz

Noell Kobilarcik ’71 on the death of their mother, Ann

CH ’51, brother-in-law of Donna Burke Gotsch CH ’55,

Gavin Noell.

and Nancy Burke Hamilton CH ’58.

Carol Canepa Size ’72 and Cindy Corley Lamboley ’64 on

Genie Horan Burke ’61 on the death of her husband,

the death of their granddaughter, June Corley Jessee.

Daniel J. Burke Sr. BH ’56, brother of Mary Sue Burke

Deborah Singer Matlof ’69 on the death of her mother,

Nash CH ’51, Donna Burke Gotsch CH ’55, and Nancy

Elizabeth Clemente Singer.

Burke Hamilton CH ’58, brother-in-law of Susan Horan

Rob Corley OH ’86 and Mary Corley Dunn OH ’88 on the

Garlinghouse ’60 and Katie Horan Sackett ’69.

death of their father, Robert C. Corley Jr. BH ’55, brother

Emi Berni ’16 on the death of her grandfather,

of Erbie Corley Cooley ’53 and Catharine Corley Hurley

Anthony Berni.

’54, father-in-law of Robert Dunn OH ’88.

Judy Ossenfort Murphy ’64 on the death of her husband

Eleanor Pung Kuebel ASH ’68 on the death of her husband,

Jerome J. Murphy, father of Molly Murphy ’91, brother

Joseph H. Kuebel Jr., father of Liz Kuebel Cutshall ’98,

of Mary Murphy Shafer ’68, brother-in-law of Jill Ossenfort

brother-in-law of Mary Pung Ellis CH ’66.

Specter ’73 and Mary Ann Kirkwood Murphy ’63.

Anne Edwards Richter ’73 and Ellen Edwards ’75 on the

Sam Forrester OH ’17 and Chase Forrester OH ’19 on the

death of their father, William D. Edwards Sr., grandfather

death of their grandfather, Macquorn Rankine Forrester Sr.

of Claire Terry ’09.

Ellen Herrmann Brnjac CH ’66 on the death of her sister,

Ned Stanley III OH ’09 on the death of his father, Ned S.

Jacqueline Herrmann Gregerson CH ’63.

Stanley Jr., brother of Beth Stanley Schmitt ’85.

William K. Busch Sr. BH ’74 and Trudy Busch Valentine

Reine Fusz Bitting ’62, Anne Fusz Grace ’63, Martha Fusz

’76, on the death of their mother, Gertrude Buholzer

Ramey ’69, and Eliza Fusz Whittemore ’74 on the death

Busch, grandmother of Matt Valentine OH ’96, Katie

of their mother, Martha Downard Fusz, mother-in-law of

Busch Geise ’04, Billy Busch OH ’04, Allyson Busch ’05,

Corie Whitelaw Fusz ’67, grandmother of Corinne Fusz

Gussie Busch OH ’08, Haley Busch ’11, Abbey Busch ’12,

Qureshi ’93, Courtney Fusz Oetjen ’99, Emily Fusz ’15,

Gracie Busch ’16, Peter Busch OH ’18, and Maddie Busch

Olivia Fusz ’20, and Audrey Fusz ’19, great grandmother

’20, and step-grandmother Lacey Hermann ’01.

of Sophya Qureshi ’23, Haley Fusz ’23, and Audrey

Dan Woerner BH ’67 and Ellen Woerner Walther ’75 on

Qureshi ’26.

the death of their brother, David Woerner BH ’65.

Mimi Schneeberger Baer ’73 on the death of her husband,

Alicia Moellering ’16 and Jessica Moellering ’18 on the

Terence Baer, brother-in-law of Dotsy Schneeberger

death of their mother, Pat Leary Moellering ’84, daughter

Davison ’79.

of Pat O’Rourke Leary ’59, sister of Dan Leary OH ’81.

Katie Browne Auffenberg ’86 on the death of her

Family and friends of Kathy G. Shelley, former

mother-in-law, Josephine Hudson Auffenberg, sister-in-law

Oak Hill teacher.

of Lynn Gannon Hudson CH ’53.

Family and friends of Mary Patricia Thro,

Family and friends of Ann Tramelli ’72.

Trustee and employee of Villa Duchesne and

Michele Padberg Forshaw ’77 and Patti Padberg

Oak Hill School.

Thoman ’83 on the death of their mother, Colette

Irene Herbst,

Pezolt Padberg CH ’53.

teacher, on the death of her sister, Susan Mary

Betsy Benzinger ’20 on the death of her grandmother,

Opipari-Herbst.

Edith Benzinger.

Family and friends of Margaret Erhart,

A.J. Cervantes Jr. BH ’64, Barry Cervantes BH ’68, and

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School teacher.

Brett Cervantes BH ’72 on the death of their mother,

Family and friends of Eleanor Sprague, former

RSCJ,

former

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School

RSCJ,

former

Carmen D. Cervantes.

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School staff member.

Susie McCabe Sheahan ’85, Patty McCabe Heitz ’84 and

Kathleen Horan, Oak Hill staff member, on the death of

Katie McCabe Campo ’82 on the death of their mother,

her brother-in-law, John Horan.

Sue Maginn McCabe, mother-in-law of Lauren Wright

Tricia Leone, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School staff

McCabe ’88, grandmother of Megan Sheahan ’11, Lucy

member, on the death of her father, Jimmy Weems,

Sheahan ’13, and Maddy McCabe ’15.

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 ’62 agreed 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

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