Summer 2015 - Notre Dame Academy

THE
Notre Damian
FOR THE ALUMNAE AND FRIENDS OF NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
Meet NDA’s New Principal:
Mr. Jack VonHandorf
SUMMER 2015
THE
Notre Damian
SUMMER 2015
In this issue
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faculty, administration, and friends
of Notre Dame Academy. The Notre
Damian is a publication of the Notre
Dame Academy Advancement Office.
Notre Dame Academy
Board of Directors
2014-2015
Ms. Jane Meier - Chair
Mr. Robert (Bob) Hoffer - Vice Chair
Mr. Garren Colvin - Past Chair
Mr. Chuck Berling
Ms. Amy Cauthen ‘83
Mr. Michael Dempsey
Mr. David Drees
Dr. Michael (Mike) Flick
Ms. Sarah Kubala ‘01
Ms. Amy Quinn ‘90
Mr. Tom Saelinger
Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer, CDP
Ms. Susan (Sue) Sturgeon ‘64
Sr. M. Evelynn Reinke, SND ‘55
Sr. M. Dennise Wagenlander, SND ‘63
Departments
1
From the President
7
Campus Notes
9
Upcoming Events
12
In Loving Memory
15
Reunions
16
NDA Advancement
18
News for Alumnae
20
Alum Cubs
21
Class Updates
22
Where in the World
&
Features
4
6
The Notre Dame
Academy Tradition
A Notre Dame Academy
education is a tradition for
some of our Class of 2015
families.
Notre Dame Academy
Names New Principal
Meet NDA’s New Principal,
Mr. Jack VonHandorf
From the President
Greetings Alumnae, Parents
and Friends of Notre Dame Academy,
Celebrating Sisterhood - Our 2014–15 school year was, in so
many ways, a true celebration of sisterhood at NDA. This summer issue of the Notre Damian highlights many parts of that story,
celebrating students, alumnae, faculty, and friends of NDA.
The class of 2015 is an outstanding example of the success of
our school year and an ongoing expression of our mission to
educate young women to make a difference in our world. With
over $14 million in scholarship offers, these young women have
excelled in academics, athletics, the arts and service. As our newest Alumnae, pursuing opportunities at 32 different colleges in 13 different states, they are poised to welcome the many challenges and opportunities that await them. Most importantly, they begin the next phase of their
journey with a sense of confidence, courage and hope.
This year I have had the opportunity to connect with many other Alumnae who are women making a difference in their own way. I have also met many NDA supporters who make an excellent
Catholic education a reality at our school through the time, talent and treasure they so generously
give. Our spiritual mother, St. Julie Billiart, invites us to have “hearts as wide as the world.” This
call to open our hearts to the world begins and ends with a deep sense of gratitude for all those
who support our Notre Dame education.
While we give thanks for the past and celebrate the present, we must also anticipate and plan for
the future. We challenge ourselves to continuous improvement through our Strategic Plan: Building Confidence, Celebrating Excellence, and Enabling a Future without Boundaries. This plan
includes facility enhancements that reinforce our Catholic identity, support our commitment to
innovation in student learning, provide for a spirited and vibrant community and offer accessibility
for all who learn, teach and visit at NDA. Please watch for more details as the plan develops.
As I complete my fifth year as principal and first year as president, I’m excited to welcome our
first male principal, Mr. Jack VonHandorf, to our leadership team. Mr. VonHandorf brings a wealth
of experience as a teacher and educational leader. He has personally experienced the charism
of the Sisters of Notre Dame through many family members who are NDA Alumnae. (Please see
more about Mr. VonHandorf on page 6.) I am confident that we will work well together, along with
our dedicated faculty and staff, to ensure the tradition and legacy of our Notre Dame education
and lead our school in preparing young women to be courageous and faithful leaders serving our
world.
I hope you enjoy reading about the many women of NDA and all those who support them.
May you know God’s goodness each day,
Dr. Laura Dickman Koehl ‘75
Our Newest Alumnae
CLASS OF 2015
We proudly welcome the following graduates to the ranks of the Notre Dame Academy Alumnae
Association and wish them success as they enter the next phase of their lives.
Nora Khalid Alabri
Nicole Marie Allender
Clare Elizabeth Armbruster
Jahnasia Monique Arnold
Amanda Marie Arnzen
Brooke Olivia Barker
Michela Mae Barnes
Shannon Christine Baute
Sara Diane Beirl
Natalie Nicole Bellamy
Taylor Lyn Berling
Michelle Kathrine Bleser
Brooke Olivia Brueggemann
Josephine Ann Brunsman
Elizabeth Renee Buring
Claire Marie Cerimele
Mary Margret Chalk
Cassandra Lauren Collins
Kelsey Elaine Collins
Jessica Nicole Colvin
Samantha Mae Conradi
Caroline Rose Cooney
Claire Sylvia Cooney
Karly Marie Crail
Samantha Regina Darpel
Julia Shea Davis
Alexandra Marie Deaton
Hannah Marie Deters
Carissa May Dyer
Anna Caroline Eckerle
Judith Lynn Ellis
Gina Nicole Erardi
Lauren Christine Finn
Christian Victoria Fister
Sarah Irvina Frisch
Olivia Lynne Gamel
Grace Michelle Gettelfinger
Hannah Lynn Good
Maggie Ann Graue
Katie Lynn Grefer
Alisha Rose Grosser
Victoria Lin Grothaus
Allison Rebecca Guess
Josie Alyse Hammon
Courtney Elizabeth Hansel
Isabella Monique Hansen
Hillary Anne Hellmann
Jamie Marie Henn
Anne Elizabeth Herrmann
Megan Alicia Heuker
Ashley Marie Hicks
Paige Nicole Hignite
Heidi Lee Hinken
Emma Monica Hughes
Erin Theresa Hunt
Kylie Amanda Kanter
Megan Marie Kathman
Elizabeth Anna Kauza
Ellen Katherine Kendall
Abigail Katherine Kennedy
Katherine Anne Kloska
Rachel Neff Knue
Anne Marie Kramer
Jennifer Katherine Krebs
Emily Nicole Kreutzjans
Rachel Elizabeth Kreutzjans
Addison Jade Lawler
Kathryn Ellen Lonneman
Caleigh Frances Lyons
Alison Joan Maier
Caroline Louise Maile
Abbey Rose Marciano
Madeline Renee Marita
Shylah Marie Markesbery
Allie Kay McGlade
Maryann Ruth Meadows
Riley Paige Meyerratken
Samantha Elizabeth Meyrose
Meleia Renee Michels
Lillian Marie Morgan
Morgan Nicole Mueller
Lisa Marie Mullins
Ellen Kathryn Neltner
Kylie Michelle Nienaber
Laura Marie Noll
Mykel Shannon Northcutt
Maria Leigh Novak
Rachel Elizabeth Peavler
Erin Hamilton Peck
Jessica Davis Peck
Sarah June Penney
Rosemary Madeline Plunkett
Isabella Danielle Ramicone
Rachel Hannah Reid
Carly Nicole Rodgers
Rachel Marie Rosenthal
Cassidy Marie Ryan
Sabrina May Sanborn
Abigail Elizabeth Sauer
Hailee Marie Scheper
Abby Kathleen Schieman
Caitlyn Barbara Schroder
Sarah Marie Schuler
Rachel Sheridan Schutzman
Megan Elizabeth Schwartz
Maria Scott Shelton
Grace Caroline Shields
Josephine Michele Shriver
Alexandra Morgan Smith
Haylee Ann Smith
Sydney Alexa Stallman
Lauren Taylor Stansberry
Annalise Nicole Stegman
Micaela Ann Stephenson
Anna Leigh Stutler
Marie Claire Suetholz
Abby Marie Thelen
Anjelica Hope Thelen
Hayley Michelle Thompson
Maria Elizabeth Topmiller
Savannah Grace Tucker
Madelyn Elise Vinson
Alicia Marie Von Handorf
Marley Ann Wallace
Jillian Elizabeth Walsburger
Avery McKenna Warner
Brittney Faustina White
Shannon Marie Wilson
Caroline Elizabeth Winstel
Sarah Gabrielle Winter
Carly Josephine Wolnitzek
Savanna Rose Woods
Claire Elizabeth Wulfeck
Hannah Jo Ziegelmeyer
Morgan Elizabeth Zumbiel
Where are they headed...
Bellarmine University
Belmont University
Case Western Reserve University
Centre College
Clark Atlanta University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Eastern Kentucky University
Florida State University
Gateway Community & Technical College
Georgetown College
Hanover College
Indiana University Bloomington
Miami University Oxford
Morehead State University
Mount St. Joseph University
Northern Kentucky University
Ohio University
Purdue University
Santa Clara University
Seton Hall University
Southern Illinois University
Southern Indiana University
Thomas More College
Tulane University
University of Akron
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
University of Dayton
University of Evansville
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of Tampa
Vanderbilt University
Wake Forest University
Western Kentucky University
Wittenberg University
Wright State University
Xavier University
This year’s graduates have distinguished themselves
by receiving many awards and scholarships. A
total of 50 students, 39% of the class, received half
tuition or more in scholarships.
The Class of 2015 By the Numbers...
•
134 Seniors graduated in Notre Dame Academy’s Class of 2015
•
The Class of 2015 performed nearly 7500 hours of service
•
406 Scholarships were offered to 84 seniors valued at over $14.2 million
in the form of direct scholarships and grants excluding KEES scholarships
•
97% qualified for the Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarships
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100% were accepted to post-secondary institutions
•
131 enrolled in 4-year colleges & universities
•
3 enrolled in a 2-year college
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53 enrolled in out-of-state colleges or universities
•
81 enrolled in state of Kentucky colleges or universities
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Average ACT score: 25.9
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Average SAT score: (Verbal/Math: 594.4/584.4) (Composite: 1773.1)
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One student was named a National Merit Finalist
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Two students were named National Merit Commended Students
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Four students were Governor’s Scholar Recipients
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Five students were Governor’s School for the Arts Recipients
The Notre Dame Academy
Barbara Buescher Erpenbeck ‘58 Amanda Arnzen
Barbara Buescher Erpenbeck 1958
Mary Sue Muehlenkamp Gamel ‘52 Olivia Gamel
Thelma Kampsen Muehlenkamp
1930
Thelma Kampsen Muehlenkamp ‘30 Mary Sue Muehlenkamp
Gamel 1952
Jeanne Banker Dorning ‘47 Katie Grefer
Jeanne Banker Dorning 1947
Elaine Dietrich Collins ‘48 Kelsey Collins
Florence Hegge Saladin 1923
Elaine Dietrich Collins 1948
Taylor Berling
Elsie Mae Park Berling 1926
Sallyann Ketteler Murry ‘52 Megan Kathman
Sally Kettler Murray 1952
Janice Glindmeyer Neltner ‘58 Sara Fischer Kennedy ‘59 Carol Andrea Moser Foltz, 57 Ellen Neltner
Janice Glindmeyer Neltner 1952
Sara Fischer Kennedy 1959
Elizabeth Foltz Wegener ‘33 Rachel Peavler
Elizabeth Foltz Wegener 1933
Rachel Reid
Carol Moser Foltz 1957
Norma Hoppenjans McCormack ‘37 Sue McCormack Shumate ‘59 Mia Shelton
Norma Hoppenjans McCormack 1937
Sue McCormack Shumate 1959
Beverly Winterberg Fischesser ‘68 Avery Warner
Beverly Winterberg Fischesser 1968
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Mary Blanche Kenney Shields ‘32 Grace Shields
Mary Blanche Kennedy Shields 1932
Johannah VonHandorf Stegman ‘53 Annalise Stegman
Johannah VonHandorf Stegman 1953
Mary Fischer Wigger ‘43 Patricia Lux Bertagna ’67 Brittney White
Patricia Lux Bertagna 1967
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Shannon Wilson
Mary Fischer Wigger 1943
Tradition
Mary Katherine Acree ‘58 The graduates of Notre Dame
Academy span many generations.
Janet Bogenschutz Boehmker ‘46 Gina Erardi
Mary Janet Bogenschutz Boehmker 1946
Karly Crail
Kathy Acree Crail 1958
What a tribute to Notre Dame
Academy, its mission, and the fine
Catholic education which it offers!
Karen Coldiron Murphy ‘62 Arlene Wheatley Lyons ‘52 Annie Kramer
Karen Coldiron Murphy 1962
Caleigh Lyons
Arlene Wheatley Lyons 1952
The Class of 2015 contains
twenty-two young women whose
Grandmothers and/or GreatGrandmothers also graduated
from Notre Dame Academy.
(Pictures and information provided by
Class of 2015 graduates.)
Anna Rose Strassburger Schutzman ‘50 Abigail Sauer
Norma Linneman Schuerman ‘30 Norma Linneman Schuerman 1930
Rachel Schutzman
Anna Rose Strassburger Schutzman 1950
Generations of NDA alumnae
attended graduation!
Mary Helen Shilling VonHandorf ‘49 Martha Cleves Schuh ‘47 Alicia VonHandorf
Martha Cleves Schuh 1947
Mary Helen Shilling VonHandorf 1949
Right: Diane Wigger Wilson ‘80,
Shannon Wilson ‘15, Mary Fischer
Wigger ‘43
Above: Sara Fischer Kennedy ‘59, Ellen
Neltner ‘15, Amy Kennedy Neltner ‘85,
Jenny Kennedy Roose ‘93, and future
Panda Abigail Nelter ‘19
NDA
Welcomes
New
Principal
The start of the school year this fall marks a major milestone
for the Notre Dame Academy community. For the first time
in its 109-year history, students will address their new principal as “Mister.”
In mid-April, Notre Dame Academy President Dr. Laura
Koehl announced that NDA had selected its next Principal.
After an extensive search process that included several
well-qualified candidates, Mr. Jack VonHandorf was named
principal of Notre Dame Academy. He began serving in his
new position on July 1, 2015.
Mr. VonHandorf is uniquely qualified to be the next Principal
of NDA. He has 27 years of experience in education as
a high school teacher and administrator. Mr. VonHandorf
has demonstrated a strong commitment to Catholic education as a successful math teacher, Dean of Students, and
in his most recent role as the interim Upper School Director
at Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati. He also has
experience in athletics as a coach and collegiate Assistant
Athletic Director. Mr. VonHandorf is a graduate of NKU with
a B.S. in Mathematics and M.A. in Education.
Mr. VonHandorf has a personal connection to and appreciation for the heritage and charism of the Sisters of Notre
Dame. “I feel honored to be in this role knowing the positive
impact it has had in shaping the lives of generations of women in my family. My mom, my sisters, my wife and daughter
are all graduates of Notre Dame Academy, and they attribute
much of their success to their experiences at NDA,” says Mr.
VonHandorf. Through his work at Summit, Mr. VonHandorf
has developed knowledge of St. Julie Billiart’s spirituality
and the value of a Notre Dame education. His own educational experience includes two schools within the Diocese of
Covington: St. Augustine and Covington Catholic. His educational philosophy and approach to leadership are formed
by this experience and consistent with the SND tradition.
Dr. Koehl, NDA’s first lay Principal and now first lay President,
served as both Principal and President for NDA during the
2014-15 school year. She is very pleased to welcome Mr.
VonHandorf to the administrative leadership team at NDA.
“The President/Principal leadership model has served NDA
well, and I look forward to working with Mr. VonHandorf to
advance the mission of Notre Dame Academy and work towards continuous school improvement and success,” said
Dr. Koehl. She added, “I trust our NDA community will find
him a very capable educator and trustworthy leader who will
work effectively with all stakeholders to make sure NDA continues its tradition of excellence in SND education.”
Mr. VonHandorf is married to Terri Meyer VonHandorf ‘88.
They have two children, Drew and Kylie.
Welcome to NDA, Mr. VonHandorf!
Campus Notes
NDA’s
MAY CROWING
TRADITION
10 NDA STUDENTS SELECTED FOR KY
GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) recently announced that
seven Notre Dame Academy students have been named Governor’s Scholars for
2015 with one as an alternate. They are pictured above: Lily Thaman, Madeline
Wermeling, Kelsey Sucher, Kirsten Richards, Mariah Bezold, Emily Walter, Carly
Gross (alternate), Courtney Blank.
Additionally, the Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) announced that two students from NDA, Lauren Darpel and Rikki Buchberger, have
been accepted into the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts 2015 program
with five as alternates. Below,left: Courtney Ziegelmeyer, Lauren Darpel, Kaylan
Frisch, Rikki Buchberger, Andria Burden, Amanda Sauer, Julia James.
Notre Dame Academy junior Kelly Schmahl (right) has
been selected to participate in the 2015 Governor’s
School for Entrepreneurs. Audrey Field and Kimmy
Birrer (below, right) were selected as alternates.
On Friday, May 1, the NDA community gathered to honor Mary
by crowning her their Queen. As
is the NDA tradition, the honor of
Crowning Mary went to a senior.
All seniors were invited to submit a
reflection about Mary and how they
have viewed her as a role model.
This year the honor of crowning
Mary went to Shannon Wilson.
Brittany Whtie carried Mary’s crown
in the procession.
Samantha
Darpel,
Rosemary
Plunkett, Abigail Kennedy, and
Hailee Scheper made up the honor
guard. All six of these young ladies
showed great devotion and appreciation for our Blessed Mother in
their reflections.
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CLASS OF 2015 HONORED AT ACADEMIC SIGNING
On Wednesday, May 13, Notre Dame Academy held an Academic Signing in honor of the Class of 2015 for their outstanding
academic achievements. NDA’s Class of 2015 earned over $14 million in scholarship offers. Over 50 seniors (39% of the
class) received at least half the cost of tuition through scholarships and grants at the institutions they plan to attend. This is
a true testimony to the education and preparation young women receive at NDA!
CELEBRATING SISTERHOOD
NDA students participated in the Orange and White Flag Football Game
this year with St. Ursula. Together the NDA and St. Ursula communities
raised $4,705.50 for Leukemia research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Not only did the NDA Pandas raise money for a great cause, but more
importantly, they joined their sisters across the river to remember Natalie
Bradley, an Ursulan student who lost her battle to Leukemia. The St. Ursula Bulldogs may have won the game but the NDA Pandas certainly took
the prize for school spirit! Next year, NDA will host the event.
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY WINNERS
NDA had two winners at the National History Day state contest held at the University of Kentucky this spring. Both groups
won first place and qualified to compete at the national contest at the University of Maryland this summer.
1st place senior group documentary on Benazir
Bhutto: Harper Lamb, Paige Montfort, Brooke Schulte, and Julia James.
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1st place senior group performance on Princess Diana: Lauren
Reinersman, Bridget Plunkett, Alecia Radford, and Liz Urban.
TOP HONORS for
CLASS OF 2015
Upcoming Events
July
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Each year at NDA’s Senior Breakfast, a graduate is awarded the
Distinguished Graduate Award from the Sisters of Notre Dame.
This year, two NDA seniors were recognized with this special
award. Shannon Wilson and Paige Hignite both received the
Distinguished Graduate Award from the Sisters of Notre Dame.
The Sisters of Notre Dame Distinguished Graduate Award recognizes graduates in schools sponsored by or affiliated with
the Sisters of Notre Dame National Education Partnership, as
being outstanding witnesses to Notre Dame education.
The names of the award recipients are recorded each year in
a book kept in the Motherhouse (international headquarters) of
the Sisters in Rome, Italy. Its place is on the altar dedicated
to Sr. Maria Aloysia, the founder of the Coesfeld SNDs and an
outstanding educator.
Ellen Kendall
Hannah Ziegelmeyer
Congratulations to Ellen Kendall and Hannah Ziegelmeyer. Ellen was named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 and Hannah
was named salutatorian.
Freshman & New Student Orientation
August
4
JR/SR Parent Night 5
FR/SO Parent Night
6
New Teacher Meeting
13
First Day of School
14 Opening School Mass
26
JR ACT Practice Test
September
2
JR ACT Assembly
4
Picture Day
7
Labor Day - No School
9
Parent Mini-Night
16
Donor Breakfast
18
Club Orientation
18 JR Retreat
25 6th Grade Scavenger Hunt
26
Autumn Gala - A Taste of NDA
30 Informational Coffee
October
2
Grandparents’ Mass
Fruit Sale Kick off
8
Playing for a Purpose Volleyball Game
9-11 Youth 2000
11
Golden Girls
14 SO/JR PSAT
14 FR Retreat
16
No School
22
NHS Induction
23-25 Fall Play
26-30 Red Ribbon Week
30 CCH Halloween Dance
WinterSpring
Sports:
Season
Recap
2015
Sports
Update
The spring sports awards program was held on June 1, bringing the season to an end for the teams of tennis, lacrosse, bass
fishing, track and field, and softball. Congratulations to all of our Panda spring athletes on a great season!
LACROSSE
For the first time in program history the NDA Lacrosse Pandas went
to the state tournament where they were the only team outside the
greater Louisville area to make the field of eight. Abby Sammons
and Christina Kennedy represented NDA well and were all state players this season.
TRACK & FIELD
BASS FISHING
The Bass Fishing team also made NDA history with two boats that each
weighed in a limit of five fish in a tournament. The bass fishing team also
set school records for number of anglers catching a fish in a season at
nine and number of fish caught in a season at twenty. Grace Harmeling
caught the biggest bass of the season!
With multiple runners at the state tournament, the track team
saw strong finishes from Natalie Kleier, Carly Wolnitzek,
and Erica Nageleisen. Nine runners finished with top five
regional finishes in different track and field events to show
off a balanced team.
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SOFTBALL
The softball team won their second regional title in three
years with a thrilling 5-4 victory over Highlands in the regional final. Haylee Smith capped off a great career by being
named ninth region tournament MVP.
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TENNIS
The tennis team enjoyed a 20th consecutive regional title this season and made
an impressive run at the state tournament to finish as 2015 KHSAA State-Runner
up. Francie Case won the region in singles. Abby Kennedy and Maryann Meadows won the region in doubles and were awarded all-state honors for their performance this season.
WORLD CHAMPION NDA ALUMNA
MAKES SWIMMING HISTORY
NDA’s Emily Brunemann ‘05 is
having an exciting summer along
with her husband, Michael Klueh.
They made history as the first married couple qualifying to represent
Team USA at the same international meet. The two will actually be
USA teammates in two different international meets this summer, the
2015 FINA World Championships
in Kazan, Russia, and the 2015
Pan American Games in Toronto,
Canada.
Emily is a professional swimmer,
currently training with hopes of making the 2016 Olympic Team in the 10k. She
graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2010 and
is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Social Work, with a concentration
in interpersonal practice and mental health. Emily is interning in the University of
Michigan Athletic Department counseling services and helping with the Athletes
Connected program. She is a former team captain, NCAA champion, 2013 Open
Water World Cup Circuit Champion, and a member of the US National Team since
2007.
In addition to her hectic school and swimming career, Emily found time to marry
American Record Holder Michael Klueh last September. The power couple train
together with the Club Wolverine swim team. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, it’s
one of the top clubs in the US.
This summer will be very busy for
both Emily and her husband. She
was named to the 2015-2016 USA
Swimming National Team for the
10K open water race. She will be
competing in the Pan American
Games in Toronto Canada in July
swimming the 10k Open Water
Event at Pan American Games on
July 11 at the Ontario Place West
Channel in Lake Ontario. She will
then fly from Toronto to the World
Championships in Kazan, Russia, in August to compete in the 25K Open Water
event. Emily placed 4th at the USA Open Water National Championships in April.
Good luck, Emily and Michael. Go USA !
16th Annual Golf
Outing Tees Up
Notre Dame Academy’s Boosters,
along with Athletic Director Myanna
Webster, are working on the 16th
Annual Golf Outing to be held on Friday, July 31, 2015, at Twin Oaks golf
course. The event is a wonderful opportunity to get out on the links while
benefitting NDA’s Athletic Program.
For more information about the outing, including sponsorship opportunities, call Myanna Webster at 859-2921892.
NDA SPRING TEAM GPA’S
Bass Fishing: 3.771
Softball: 3.576
Tennis: 3.576
Lacrosse: 3.545
Track and Field: 3.426
Congratulations!
In April, the Greater Cincinnati Northern
Kentucky Women’s Sports Association
honored student athletes and coaches
at their annual banquet. NDA Swim
Coach. Mrs. Emily Maier Knoll ’00 was
named Coach of the Year. Former
NDA Athletic Director Kim Gunning,
received a lifetime achievement award
as well. Freshman Sophie Skinner was
also acknowledged for her state title
in swimming. Each of these individuals represents NDA athletics very well
and deserve to be recognized for her
accomplishments.
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In Loving Memory
The Notre Dame Academy community
extends its deepest sympathy to the
families of our alumnae on the death of
their loved ones. These individuals will
be remembered by the NDA students
and faculty during their monthly Masses throughout the school year. We are
grateful for your continued support of
Notre Dame in the form of memorials,
honorariums, and special intentions.
Angela Wambaugh 2003
Sister of:
Kathleen Buckley Voss 1968
Mary Wesselman Justice 1945
Laura Hils Brennenstuhl 1968
Helen Wesselman Smith 1946
Christine Felthaus Wieck 1968
Jeanette Rauf Melching 1951
Georgianna Laible Kitch 1968
Margie Brune Kemen 1954
Lynn Felthaus Stolz 1969
Rita Wesselman Workman 1957
Cynthia Hellman Pence 1971
Christine Felthaus Wieck 1968
Susan Felthaus Hue 1972
Mary Ann Matricia Bromwell 1969
Patti Buckley Shearer 1972
Lynn Felthaus Stolz 1969
Marilyn Hils Jaspers 1973
Susan Felthaus Souther 1972
Carol Ann Zeiser Shaw 1982
Marilyn Matricia Lunn 1976
Christine Zeiser Romani 1983
Amy Matricia 1986
Mary Ann Zeiser Cooper 1984
Alumnae:
Sr. Mary Sheila Felix, SND 1933
Deloris Jung Huellemeier 1939
Marjorie Rauf Long 1944
Virginia Brune Schwartz 1949
Mary Blanche Cunningham Hajduk 1951
Dorothy Wesselman Arlinghaus 1953
Mary Ruth Borchers Rudolph 1954
Marianne Eibel Gregory 1964
Ruth Matracia 1967
Colleen O’Keefe Skaats 1967
Sheila King 1967
Paula Felthaus Kirn 1974
Rebecca Hurst Jordan 1976
Husband of:
Loraine Rehkamp Dooley 1950
Mary Carol Vogel Hablin 1953
Marian Baumann Rust 1953
Barbara Loechle Murray 1960
Karen Zeigler Kruetzkamp 1960
Judith Clark Boese 1964
Sharon Kennedy Schaffner 1965
Lisa Toebbe Pitxer 1985
Chris Heideman Harlow 1986
Terri Reinersman Rentrop 1985
Brother of:
Lisa Reinersman Ketron 1988
Marilyn Hahn Hamilton 1961
Beth McKinley Bennett 1988
Diane Hahn Jackson 1964
Rene Reinersman Cooper 1993
Son of:
Father of:
Paulette Ziegler Delk 1970
Ann Schoettker Gootee 1970
Patty Ziegler Coslett 1972
Linda Heringer Williams 1973
Debbie Arlinghaus Egbers 1973
Kim Havlin Vaal 1974
Michele Favlin Tschieschel 1975
Theresa Arlinghaus Stone 1975
Shannon Rust 1976
Brenda Arlinghaus Gross 1978
Rene Arlinghaus Magary 1979
Kathleen Laible Trimpe 1965
Judith Mai Oberding 1965
Dorothy Laible Wenz 1967
Eileen Kroger Murphy 1968
Maureen Byrne Wash 1972
Honorariums
In honor of The Class of 1950 by:
Mary Sue McDuffie
In honor of Dorothy Cummins by:
Christine Schuler
In honor of Kay Dietrich by:
Joanne Dietrich Beiting
Mary Lynne Menne Koch 1979
In honor of Amy McElheney by:
Pamela Rust Dumaine 1984
Julie Cayse
Traci Menne Punch-Alexander 1984
Theresa Patton 1985
Dorothy Arlinghaus Volpenhein 1985
Krista Menne Ross 1986
In honor of Bill and Fran Sommerkamp’s
65th Wedding Anniversary by:
Jeanne Sommerkamp Frost
Jacki Rust Schmidt 1986
Cassandra Wambaugh Borchers 1988
Melissa Wambaugh Adamchik 1990
Mother of:
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Alesia Wambaugh Pierce 2001
Special Intentions
Rebecca Wambaugh Short 1992
Special Intention for my daughter to regain
Carey Schaffner Hammond 1993
good health by June Heimbrick Farrell ‘64
Christina Wambaugh Cooper 1996
Jill Bartkowiak McEvoy 1997
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Special Intention concerning Eugene
Schnurr by Ruth Scheve Schnurr ‘46
In memory of Ruth M. Due by:
Debbie Buechel
In memory of Jim Franxman by:
Sandy Franxman
In memory of Doris Jean Burke by:
Sally Burke
In memory of Joe, Ruth and Tim Carl by:
Mary Jo Carl Dean
In memory of Margaret Moore Sheridan ‘37
by: Mary Beth Sheridan
In memory of Lori Bohman by:
Anna Marie Evans
In memory of Dottie Bramlage Wiethorn ‘38
by: Kim Gray
In memory of Kay Laske by:
Anna Marie Evans
In memory of Susan Eifert Schlarman ‘77
by: Connie Eifert Lenihan
In memory of Sally McGinnis Monahan ‘75
by: Connie Flynn
In memory of Judy Morrison Kramer ‘58
by: Patricia Morrison Geller
In memory of Anna Mary Wolfzorn
Gugel ‘42 by: Barbara S. Gugel
In memory of Bettie Tuemler Moser ‘34
by: Patti Moser Walters
In memory of Ruth Morrison by:
Patricia Morrison Geller
In memory of George Wulker by:
Margaret Lacy Wulker
In memory of Teri Dwertman
Timmerman ‘66 by: Marianne T. Burke
In memory of Lois McAtee Stephens ‘65
by: Connie McAtee Sorg
In memory of Paul J. Kleier, Sr. by:
Ruth Kleier
In memory of Mary Jeanne Gastright
Toebbe ‘45 by: Marianne T. Burke
In memory of Lois Hoppenjans Talbert
‘44 by: Kathy Talbert Thamann
In memory of Florence Barke by:
Mary Zerhusen
In memory of Pat Robbins by:
Suzanne Tegge
In memory of Ruth Krieg Thamann ‘38
by: Kathy Talbert Thamann
In memory of Sr. Mary Carolyn Hemmerle, SND
by: Rosa Hollis-Bird
In memory of the Deceased Classmates
of 1969 by: The Class of 1969
In memory of Margaret Kay Kopp
Cassidy ‘40 by:
Margaret Howe
Claire Seidenfaden
In memory of Laverne Wenzel Schaber ‘41
by: Debbie Darpel Schaber
In memory of Molly Grosser by:
Claudia Behne
In memory of Kathy Blom Deininger ‘61
by: Angela Blom Brenner
In memory of Audrey Flack Petroze ‘49
by: Beverly Hayden
In memory of Virginia Bergman Elsener
by: Linda Elsener Schneider
In memory of Marian Schmidt by:
Karen Schmidt
In memory of Marilyn Koffel by:
Jenny Schneider
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Clem J. Saalfeld
by: Betty L. Saalfeld Huelskamp
In memory of Mary Ann Luken
Berwanger ‘41 by: Catherine Luken
In memory of Anna Mae Burkhardt by:
Diane Burkhardt Rizzo
In memory of Dorothy Mea Fobbe by:
Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Longshore
In memory of Lawrence Hahn by:
Lee and Martha Stauber
In memory of Bob Klensch by:
Mark and Cathy Wilcox
In memory of Norma Hoppenjans McCormack ‘37 by: Sue McCormack Shumate
In memory of Mr. Stephen Brewer by:
Don and Sharon Thelen
In memory of Sr. Mary Carmella Schneider, SND ‘43 by: Marian Hoffman
In Memoriam
In memory of her deceased husband by:
Louise Barclay
In memory of Sue Hehman Frommeyer ‘53
by:
Sue Soden Korfhagen
Timothy and Beverly Frommeyer
In memory of Sr. Mary Renee Nienaber,
SND ‘64 by:
Dennis and Rita Geiger
Margaret Ferguson
In memory of Robert A. Schroder by:
Juanita L. Schroder
In memory of Virginia Jean Knipper by:
Ann Knipper Farrell
In memory of Elizabeth VonderHeide
Kuebbing ‘28 by: Mary Rolfes Schewe
In memory of Diane Zint Meiners ‘67 by:
Kathleen Vitt
In memory of Lindsey Cull by:
Judith Hergott Cull
In memory of Henry Brueggeman by:
Barb Berwanger
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In memory of Vince and Ruth Bowman by:
Katy Droege
Donna Bowman Jacob
Karen Kaelin
In memory of Ben F. Harney by:
Patricia Franxman Harney
In memory of Norb, Alice, Norb Jr., Bob,
Richard, and Larry Franxman by:
Patricia Franxman Harney
In memory of Patricia Robbins by:
Suzanne Robbins Tegge
In memory of Ruth F. Matracia by:
Don and Sharon Thelen
In memory of Nick Sharp by:
Colette Stratman Sharp
In memory of Blanche Shields by:
Katie Shields
In memory of Elmer Cleves by:
Mary Lynn Duncan
In memory of Beverly Jane Foltz Clingan
by: The Wild Gal’s ‘72
Donna Schaber McCarthy
Cookie Cahill Flower
Terri Naber Isetti
Mary Lynn Rolfes Cropper
Margie Bessler Kuhlman
Cindy Kling Burke
Peggy Cannon Landwehr
Dotty Funke Hayes
Peggy McCord Maggio
In memory of Mary Lee Doehman
Rechtin by: Mary Lynn Duncan
In memory of Collen Rose Malloy by:
Brian Malloy
In memory of Kevin Jasper by:
Mary Lynn Duncan
In memory of John Jacob by:
Vivian Bramlage Jacob
In memory of Mrs. Arlinghaus by:
Mary Lynn Duncan
In memory of William Lonneman by:
Mary Lonneman
In memory of Jane Montgomery by:
Mary Clare Duhme
Larry and Nancy Allen
Dr. and Mrs. Vincent E. Ziegler
In memory of Stan and Nell Vogelpohl by:
Virginia M. Vogelpohl Adams
In memory of Rita Capoccia Schwarber by:
Judith Capoccia Wischer
In memory of San Juan C. Romero by:
Kathleen A. Romero
Annual
Appeal
In memory of Anna Mary Worlfzorn
Gugel ‘42 by: Barbara S. Gugel
In memory of Elizabeth Weatherholt by:
Janet Bridwell
Please note that this compilation is from
March 3, 2015 - May 31, 2015. We apologize for any omissions or inaccuracies. Our
expression of sympathies relies on notification from family and friends. To send information to the Advancement Office, visit
the Alumnae section of the website: www.
ndapandas.org or email notredamian@
ndapandas.org.
Thank you
for your generosity!
A very special thank you to all of the alumnae, parents, and friends of NDA
who generously contributed to the 2015 Annual Appeal and helped us reach our
goal. These donors are a blessing to the NDA community. Their gifts will go a
long way in continuing our mission to provide an education that instills in young
women: not only knowledge, but also spiritual and moral values that will prepare them for a life of success, community service and personal fulfillment.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
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Reunions
Please email Alumnae Coordinator Emily Berling
at berlinge@ndapandas.org to help plan your
class reunion.
Class of 1955
The Class of ‘55 is celebrating 60 years on Sunday,
Sept. 13. Classmates are invited to gather at Summit
Hills Country Club from 2 - 7 p.m. for fun, laughs, and,
of course, good food. Cost: $35. Cash bar. RSVP by
August 13. Make out checks to Mary Estelle Roesel.
Please bring photos and memorabilia. If you can’t
come, please send a note to read to the class.
Class of 1965
SAVE THE DATE for
NDA’S FLAVORFUL FALL
FUNDRAISER
Mark your calendars - NDA’s largest fundraiser, The Autumn Gala,
is Saturday, September 26, 2015, at NDA. Join friends, family and
alumnae for a night of food and fun while supporting the mission of
NDA. This year there’s a tasty twist! The evening will include live and
silent auctions, entertaining games, beer and wine samplings, and
A Taste of NDA, a celebration of culinary delights from some of the
area’s favorite chefs and eateries. Whether your taste buds prefer
sweet or savory, you are sure to enjoy this appetizing evening for a
great cause.
The event is being chaired by Leanne Kirn, JoAnn Rigney ‘93, and
Erin Yung. These ladies are already hard at work planning a very
special evening, and they could use your help. To lend a hand, please
contact Leanne Kirn at 859.261-4300, kirnl@ndapandas.org.
We still have a couple of open spots for food vendors. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jan Gilliam at 859.292.1850,
gilliamj@ndapandas.org.
Many sponsorship opportunities are available to support NDA and the
September 26 event. The Autumn Gala revenue supports NDA’s efforts to keep tuition as affordable as possible. Contact Leanne Kirn at
859.261.4300, kirnl@ndapandas.org to find out more about becoming
an event sponsor for The Autumn Gala, A Taste of NDA.
50th Class Reunion
The Class of 1965 will have a two-part celebration,
both events being ladies only.
Evening Dinner Get-Together
• Date: Friday, July 17, 2015
• Time: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Place: Summit Hills Country Club, 236 Dudley
Road, Crestview Hills, KY
• Cost: $50 includes buffet-style dinner, dessert,
coffee and iced tea … Cash Bar.
• Reservations by July 10, 2015
• May check payable to Anne Hackman Krallman, Mailing address: 207 Penwood Road,
Lakeside Park, KY 41017
• Casual attire
Notre Dame Academy “Golden Girls” Mass and
Brunch
• Date: Sunday, October 11, 2015
• Time: 10:00 a.m. Mass
• Place: St. Joseph Heights Chapel (second
floor) enter in rear of building
• Complimentary Brunch following at NDA
Buenger Alumnae Hall at 11:30 a.m.
Class of 1975
Your 40 year reunion will be held on October 17th in
Alumnae Hall. More information is to come. For questions please contact Emily Berling at 859.292.1852,
berlinge@ndapandas.org.
Class of 1985
Planning has started for your 30 year reunion. For
more information or if you want to help plan, contact
Joann Roth at 859.802.2239
Class of 1990
25th Reunion for NDA Class of 1990:
Please save the date for a Girls’ Night out at the
Moerlein Lager House on the Banks on September
19. We will have dinner and drinks starting at 7 p.m.
More information to come. Please contact Laura
Janszen Arentsen at lauraarentsen4@gmail.com
859.802.5016 or Lori Gausepohl Wall at lorigwall@
gmail.com 859.835.8616 for questions or if you are
interested in helping with the reunion. Hope to see
you all there!
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Advancement
Dear Friends of Notre Dame,
Three years ago I decided to leave my nine-year position as Notre Dame Development Director and
set sail for a life of relaxation. While the time off certainly afforded me the opportunity to travel and
spend more time with my family, in the quiet times I quickly discovered that I was not very good at
“leisure.” I don’t know how to quilt, my homemade jams are not prize-worthy, and one can only read
so many books. I discovered that I needed more, so when the position of Major Gifts Coordinator
became available, I decided that I was ready to get back in the game and accept the challenge.
Needless to say, I am very happy to be back at Notre Dame Academy.
Over the past three years, some faces have come and gone. Although the Sisters of Notre Dame continue to sponsor Notre Dame
Academy, the leadership of the school has now been entrusted to a lay person, Dr. Laura Koehl. It has also hired its first male
principal, Mr. Jack VonHandorf. It is an honor to work with such capable individuals who will lead NDA into its bright future.
While my title has changed, so many of my responsibilities remain the same. I will be working closely to cultivate relationships
with our alumnae, parents, and supporters of NDA. It will be my responsibility to oversee the Corporate Sponsorship program and
to increase the number of scholarships which will provide more need-based tuition assistance and additional revenue. I will also
work closely with Dr.Koehl to secure capital funding for facilities that will allow Notre Dame Academy to remain competitive and
innovative in the 21st century.
As I continue to settle into my new role, I have had the wonderful opportunity to rekindle so many of my past relationships with our
alumnae and friends of Notre Dame. I am excited and look forward to meeting and cultivating many new ones in the days and
months ahead. I can’t promise you a pint of jam, but you will get a sincere hello and help where I can. My door is always open.
Sincerely,
Nancy Goeke
Major Gifts Coordinator
SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE LASTING LEGACIES
Would you like to create a meaningful legacy for your family or loved one? Establishing a perpetually named scholarship at Notre Dame
is a wonderful way to honor an individual or group, while at the same time providing essential student tuition assistance to deserving
students who will benefit from your generosity and commitment to educating women to make a difference.
Scholarships may be created at the $10,000 level or greater. The funds are kept in the Notre Dame Endowment Fund and are invested
in a variety of ways, including stocks and bonds to generate income. Each year, five per cent of the money invested is awarded
in the form of NDA scholarships and grants, or is applied to programming needs as determined by the establishing party of
each scholarship.
When you decide to create a perpetually named scholarship at NDA, you make the decision regarding the profile of the student(s) who
become your recipients. Would you like your recipient to excel in a particular subject area? Should they demonstrate a sincere financial
need or come from an inner city school? The decision is yours.
Your generosity will allow Notre Dame Academy the freedom to provide more need-based tuition assistance and additional revenue
which will serve as an effective counterbalance against spiraling tuition increases. It will enable NDA to continue its investment in a
highly trained and skilled faculty, the backbone of the NDA program.
This year, through the generosity of its benefactors, Notre Dame Academy was able to distribute over $750,000 in much-needed tuition
assistance. However, the needs are escalating, and your generosity is needed more than ever.
For further information regarding the establishment of scholarships and endowments, please contact NDA Major Gifts Coordinator,
Nancy Goeke, at 859.292.1851 or goeken@ndapandas.org.
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Would You Like to Become a Corporate Sponsor?
The Notre Dame Academy Corporate Sponsorship program continues to provide successful partnerships between NDA and
the local community. As a corporate partner with us, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your product and gain exposure to
local consumers. As a partner, you will gain advertising opportunities to those who directly impact your business. Furthermore,
you will experience important business and networking opportunities with other professionals like yourself.
The Corporate Sponsorship program offers four different sponsorship levels: Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver. The cost
for each sponsorship varies and provides attendance, advertising incentives, and other benefits for the annual Women Making
A Difference Luncheon, the NDA Golf Outing, and the Autumn Gala. The program allows sponsors the benefit of supporting
NDA on a year-round basis.
A Corporate Sponsorship also offers the opportunity to invest in the lives of young women and future leaders in our community.
A sponsorship with Notre Dame Academy sends a message that the sponsor’s brand is strongly aligned with our mission to
educate young women to make a difference in the world. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you as you invest in the
lives of young women and future leaders in our community.
To request a brochure or to get further information about becoming a corporate sponsor for Notre Dame, please contact Nancy
Goeke, Major Gifts Coordinator, at goeken@ndapandas.org or 859.292.1851. Special thanks to our corporate sponsors listed
below. We encourage you to patronize these businesses and organizations.
Diamond Corporate Sponsor
Platinum Corporate Sponsors
Gold Corporate Sponsors
Silver Corporate Sponsors
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News for Alumnae
NDA ALUMNAE NAMED
FULLBRIGHT SCHOLARS
NDA Heritage Blog
Updated
Have you taken the time to check out
the NDA Heritage blog? The most
recent installment by Sr. Dolores includes exerpts from reflections written by two recent graduates, Shannon
Wilson and Brittney White. The essays
are about the Blessed Mother and how
these students have viewed her as a
role model.
You can also read about the Dreams
and Decisions of NDA students in
1915, Little Treasures Found and
Mary on the Move in the NDA Heritage
Blog at:
http://ndaheritage.blogspot.com.
Ariel Stenger ‘08
Paige Brewer ‘11
Anna Borchers ‘11
Three NDA alumnae have recently been chosen as Fulbright Scholars. Each of
these NDA grads will make a difference contributing to the Fulbright mission of
increasing intercultural understanding between the United States and their host
countries by spending the 2015-2016 academic year teaching English and American culture in local schools abroad
Ariel Stenger ‘08 earned a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grant to work in
a rural area of Thailand. Ariel graduated from the University of Louisville in 2012
with an economics major and Asian studies and international business minors.
She has taught at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Lakota, South Dakota, for the
past two years through Teach For America.
Paige Brewer ‘11 was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grant to
teach in Kazakhstan. In May, Paige graduated from the University of Louisville
College of Arts and Sciences with political science major and Russian studies
minor.
Anna Borchers’11 earned a Fulbright Teaching Assistant grant to teach in Peru.
Anna graduated in May with a Spanish and Latin American studies double major
from Miami University.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program. It
provides about 1,900 grants in more than 155 countries worldwide in categories
such as study/research, English Teaching Assistantships, and travel grants.
Congratulations to these outstanding alums! Go make a difference!
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Golden Girls Celebration
October 11, 2015
Notre Dame Academy holds a special celebration in honor
of all of our alumnae who graduated fifty years or more. The
annual Golden Girls celebration will take place on Sunday,
October 11, 2015. This very special day will begin with
Mass at St. Joseph Heights with the Sisters, then brunch will
follow in NDA’s Alumnae Hall. This year, the class of 1965
will be inducted as the newest Golden Girls. The event is
free and there is a registration form on page 25 of this Notre
Damian.
NDA’s Tree Campaign
Rooted in the Celebration of Loved Ones and
Beautifying Campus
Births
Olivia Enneline NingQiu Danner to Theresa Scherder
Danner 1993
Rhett Allen to Melanie Allen Hazelwood 1997
Jude Elise to Stacey Gilliam Turner 1997
Natalie Marie to Kerri Kramer Eilers 1998
Elin Marie to Kimberly Pulsfort Franxman 1999
Jett Raymond to Brittany Conway Kaiser 2000
Isabella Margaret to Kristy Carroll Damron 2001
Jon David to Erin Eilerman Fetko 2001
Madelyn Paige to Tiffany Riddle Watkins 2001
Annaleese Lauren to Andrea Flannery Vieth 2001
Luke Nathaniel to Nicole Hausfeld Kaufman 2002
Ava Francis to Megan Janson Klein 2002
Titus Anthony to Jessica Thamann Patti 2003
Elyza Jane-Marie to Emily Seibel Steidel 2003
Fitzgerald Archer to Molly Robinson Porter 2004
Maxwell Ryan to Lindsay McKeown Brown 2004
Joseph Brandner to Stephanie Schwebler 2004
Abram Leon to Alaina Kremer Klinedinst 2004
Dean Michael to Brittany Elfers Cummings 2005
Zekeriya to Adrienne Hayes Demirelli 2005
Brooklyn Marie to Kristin Schmidt Tierney 2006
Engagements
Amy Dacey 1987 to Scott Domina
Emily Pieper 1995 to Larry Wetenkamp
Lindsey Deters 2000 to Robby Hager
Planting a memorial tree is a meaningful way to honor
someone or something, commemorate an event, or mark a
milestone. Every tree planted at NDA will become a living
legacy, a gift that will live on in a unique way.
Through the Notre Dame Academy Tree Campaign, NDA
is undergoing a reforestation. We are planting trees of
all shapes and sizes to enrich our campus and celebrate
loved ones within the NDA community. A personalized tree
marker will be placed beneath each tree donated through
the campaign to memorialize or pay tribute to a donor’s
designation.
If you are interested in purchasing a tree in memory or
honor of a loved one, please contact the NDA Advancement Office at 859.292.7729 or fill out the order form on
page 25. The form lists the several types of trees from which
to choose.
Ashley King 2003 to John Staviski
Meg Ryle 2004 to Brett Thompson
Nicole Depenbrock 2005 to Kyle Schroder
Emily Ping 2006 to Edward Jones
Sarah Feiger 2006 to Dennis Robertson
Morgan Devoto 2007 to Joshua Hinson
Bridget Wolfe-Bertling 2006 to Shil B. Patel
Emily Schmidt 2006 to Phil Flavel Shepard
Amanda Jones 2007 to Brad Arlinghaus
Marriages
Lisa Scully Blevins 1986 to James Forsythe
Laurie Jordan 1991 to Scott Gerding
Diane Joseph 1997 to Chris Tuminello
Colleen Weckenbrock 2008 to Kyle Adair
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ALUM CUBS,
Show Your Panda Pride!
Alumnae moms, would you like to see your baby’s photo in the Notre Damian? If so, just
send a picture of your baby mugging for the camera in his or her Panda Alum Cub bib and
email it to Alumnae Coordinator Emily Berling, berlinge@ndapandas.org. Please send a
jpeg or eps file. These adorable cubs look great in their bibs!
Megan Janson Klein ‘02
shared a picture of her new
little bundle. She writes, “We
received the Alum Cub bib the
other day, and Ava is already
having sweet dreams about
becoming a Panda one day.”
Introducing William Paul
Schult, son of Lindsay
Reis Schult ‘07 and Bill
Schult, a 2007 Covington
Catholic graduate.
Julie Creevy ‘95 and Chris
Scharff, along with big brother
Andy, were pleased to welcome
Samantha Kate into their family
on November 24. Julie enjoyed
her maternity leave but headed
back to work at Visa in February.
She and her husband, a selfemployed structural engineer,
are still based in the Philadelphia
area. They would love to meet
up with any Philadelphia-based
or visiting pandas.
Melanie Allen Hazelwood ‘97 shared
pictures of her son
Rhett. We could not
choose just one SO we
put both of them in!
Katie Remandino Wilson ‘97
says “Introducing Charleston
“Charil” Rae Wilson. She was
born on April 29 and we are in
love with her!”
The NDA Advancement / Alumnae Dept. sends Alum Cub Baby Bibs to alumnae moms
soon after the office is notified of the births of the new babies.
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Class Updates
1974
Janet Klaene says, “My son, Brandt, is a sophomore at the University of Louisville and was just named 2015 Etscorn International
Summer Research Scholar. He will spend the summer in Mexico
interning with Spotted Drum Expeditions and the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Brandt will work as a research diver in
the Yucatan Peninsula, studying anthropogenic effects on cenotes
and the biodiversity of artificial reefs. Brandt is a scuba divemaster
and rescue diver. We grew up diving together but now he totally out
ranks me!”
1977
Theresa Brugger writes, “On April 12, 2015, I became an Associate
of the Sisters of Notre Dame. I am truly blessed and honored to be
affiliated with the Sisters through the merit of this program. All my
life I have been blessed to have been taught and befriended by so
many in this community. This also happens to be my son, Josh’s,
19th birthday! Not a stroke of luck, but providence I believe.”
1993
Deanna Arlinghaus Engle and Emily Grubbs Merse ran the Honor
Run Half Marathon in November. This race benefits the Honor
Flight Veterans.
1995
Ria Farrell Schalnat is one proud sister. She writes this about
her sister, Dr. Helen Farrell 1995, “I am very proud of my sister
Helen who gave a moving TedX talk at Xavier University on
Hope in Mental Illness. Helen moved to Boston, MA, several
years ago to specialize in forensic psychiatry at Harvard’s Beth
Israel Hospital.”
Helen M. Farrell, M.D. writes, “I am a Harvard Medical School
Instructor in psychiatry and a forensic psychiatrist at Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. I received my medical
degree from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and I have been
published in many respected publications including the Journal
of the American Medical Association, The New York Times and
Psychology Today. I am passionate about mental health and
wellness, speaking frequently on the importance of overcoming
stereotypes of mental illness. I am optimistic about the progress
of mental health, believing that everyone can create his or her
own bright future with a little help along the way.” She recently
gave a TEDx talk that breaks down stigma of mental illness;
Creating Hope for Mental Health. Please watch and share the
talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z451JTU2fok
1996
Liz Valpreda shares her update with us: “I am currently
working as a Quality Specialist for an IVD diagnostic medial
device company in Utah. I will be in Vietnam to audit a client
later this month. I ran my 10th marathon in April of this year
,and I am engaged to be married to Justin Pendley, a Utah native, in September. We are avid skiers and runners, and live in
Salt Lake City with out beautiful dogs, Linus and Diego. If any
Pandas are ever in town, let us know. “
2002
Allison Roenker Jones shares some of her accomplishments.
Soon to graduate with a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of
Kentucky, she has been certified as an Adult Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist and has accepted a faculty position at the
University of Alabama Birmingham.
2008
One for the memory books! Colleen Cranley says that she got
engaged to Brian Merman on Easter Sunday while vacationing on Hilton Head Island. She didn’t think he was able to join
her, but he drove down separately and showed up in an Easter
Bunny costume. The bunny gave her an egg with the ring inside, then revealed himself! “It was such a great engagement,”
she says.
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Theresa Scherder Danner ‘93.
Anne Hackman Krallman ‘65 and Sue Daly Neumark’ 65
connected with another alumna, Nancy Rettig ‘78, for
some memory sharing and sun in Hermosa Beach, CA. Of
course they had their Notre Damian along with them.
Two generations of NDA pandas: Amy Mersch Martin ‘83, Becca Martin ‘ 13 and future alumna Calli
Martin ‘17 on Easter Sunday.
NDA alums make a difference! Alumnae who attended the
Bellermine Mission Trip to Guatemala over spring break:
Kia Bakunawa ‘10, Carly Holthaus ‘11, and Sara Jane
Hunbard ‘12.
A special day for Mom! Maggie Rechtin Woolf ‘96
writes,“We recently celebrated my mom’s retirement (Lorna McDonnold Rechtin ‘68 - she is holding the Notre Damian in the picture). She worked
as an x-ray tech for 44 years, 30 of which as a
mammographer. Seventeen of those years were
spent at St. Elizabeth, from where she retired.”
Congratulations to Lorna McDonnold Rechtin!
Back row: Karen Cappoccia Hermann ‘68, Mary
Rechtin Ankenbauer ‘ 71, Pamela Klare Jones
‘68, Beverly Winterburg Fischesser ‘68, Georgianne Laible Kitch ‘68, Sue Bohman Teasley ‘65,
Diane Koester Molique ‘66, Dottie Laible Wenz
‘67, Susan Warning Marsh ‘69. Front Row: Magge
Rechtin Woolf ‘96, Carla Ellick Litmer ‘68, Lorna
McDannold Rechtin ‘68, Linda Redfield Werbrich
‘68, Molly Rechtin Hale ‘93.
Emily Grubbs Merse ‘93 and her family at her son’s Confirmation
at St. Timothy Church.
Cathie Hils Schack ‘71 on vacation with her husband, Tim
writes, “My NDA Newsletter traveled with us all the way
to the caldera of a volcanic cone on Jeju Island in South
Korea ! Absolutely enchanting there!”
Erin Nurre ‘14 and her sisters, Rachel Gadberry ‘06
and Emma Nurre ‘18 at Lake Carnegie at Princeton
University. Erin is currently attending the University
where she is on the rowing team. They are the daughters of Lori Ruehl ‘79 and the granddaughters of Joann
Guifoile ’56. Erin says, “Glad to be proud representatives of a school that kick-started all of our lives.”
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Golden Girls Mass and Brunch
October 11, 2015
REGISTRATION FORM
Mass will be held in the Chapel at the Heights with the Sisters of Notre Dame at
10:00 a.m. Brunch will follow in Alumnae Hall on NDA’s campus at 11:30 a.m.
Contact Address, Phone & E-Mail
Name(s) (first, maiden, last) and year(s)
Please complete form and return to:
NOTRE DAME ADVANCEMENT, 1699 HILTON DRIVE, PARK HILLS, KY 41011
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To secure a tree in memory or in honor of a loved
one, please contact the NDA Advancement Office at
859.292.7729 or fill out the form below.
REGISTRATION FORM
Tree Campaign
Order Form
Name ________________________ Class of ______
Name ____________________________________________
E-Mail: ____________________________________
Address __________________________________________
Phone # (________)__________________________
Phone # (________)_________________________________
In Honor of_________________________________
OR In Memory of_____________________________
______# of Trees you would like to purchase in honor/
Please choose the appropriate reservation/event sponsorship level
____President’s Level - $750: 1/2 page program ad, 2 event tickets, rotating
AV logo at event, recognition in program, by MC at event, on website, and in
school newsletters
____Principal’s Level - $500: 1/4 page program ad, 2 event tickets, rotating AV
memory of a loved one at $500 each
logo at event, recognition in program, on website, and in school newsletters
= Total: $ _________
____Patron’s Level - $250: rotating AV logo at event, recognition in program,
Please circle the type of tree(s) you would like to
___Alumnae Table of 8 - $500: Recognition at event
on website, and in school newsletters
purchase in honor/memory of a loved one:
___ Individual Tickets - $65 per ticket
___Unable to attend but please accept my donation of:
Frontier Elm
Pin Oak
$_____________
TOTAL $____________
Kentucky Coffee
Exclamation London Elm
$_____________
Method of Payment:
___ Credit Card
___ Check Made Payable to Notre Dame Academy
EXPRESS CHECKOUT:
Swamp Chestnut Oak
By choosing this payment option, you submit your credit card information now
Diospyros Golden Delight Maple
and avoid waiting in the line at the end of the evening to pay for your pur-
Ginger Bread Maple
Patriot Elm
Tricolor Beach
Cherrybark Oak
Valley Forge American Elm
Swamp White Oak
Chestnut Oak
Please complete form and return to:
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ADVANCEMENT
1699 HILTON DRIVE
PARK HILLS, KY 41011
Please Make Checks Payable to:
Notre Dame Academy Tree Campaign
chases. You will receive a receipt.
___ Yes, I would like to utilize the EXPRESS CHECKOUT option on the evening of the Autumn Gala by having my purchases placed directly on my credit
card.
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: ____ VISA ____ MASTER CARD
Card Number ______________________________ Exp. Date ____________
Name on card _________________________________________________
Signature_____________________________________________________
Please complete form and return to:
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ADVANCEMENT
1699 HILTON DRIVE
PARK HILLS, KY 41011
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e-mail: notredamian@ndapandas.org
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