the great move - Ursuline Academy

VOICES
WINTER 2011
THE GREAT MOVE
From Oak Street
to Pfeiffer Road
Auction Success in
“The Emerald City”
Alumnae
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Dear Ursuline Community,
Only a relatively small percentage of our thousands of alumnae were around for
“The Great Move,” when Ursuline Academy vacated the much loved building on
Oak Street in favor of the greener pastures of Blue Ash. We look back in this issue
at the brave new world our predecessors faced when Sr. Gabriel Behler turned
the key for the last time at “that old gray building,” as the Walnut Hills school
was affectionately called. Why look back now? Well, believe it or not, Ursuline
Academy commemorates 40 years in Blue Ash this year.
What a metamorphosis the campus has enjoyed in these 40 years. Undoubtedly
when the building was brand new in 1970 there was so much relief to have enough
room for students, enthusiasm for a new way of educating, pleasure in simple
things – like bedrooms for the Sisters instead of an attic dormitory – that you
could understand if those pioneers briefly enjoyed the feeling that things were
“done.” But a living organism like a school doesn’t stay “done” for very long. Within
a few decades, the same space limitations that plagued the Sisters on Oak Street
were back. How blessed we are to have been able to emerge once again with a
campus as spacious and current as it must have seemed in 1970.
And to that end, we thank all those who helped make our campus new again inside
this issue of Voices. We are officially closing out the Campaign for Ursuline, the
two phases of which gave us the incredible facility we now enjoy and represent
a remarkable period in Ursuline fundraising. There are no words to adequately
express the appreciation of students and faculty alike. While our efforts to
strengthen Ursuline’s facility, programs and endowment will never end, it’s a great
joy to pause a moment and say “Well done.”
May this year of 2011 bring you and your loved ones
all of God’s own blessings.
Sharon Redmond,
President
Voices is published three times a year to report
school and alumnae news to parents, alumnae
and friends of Ursuline Academy.
Robin Anzinger Galvin '65, editor.
rgalvin@ursulineacademy.org
Ursuline Academy Development Department
5535 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Phone: (513) 791-5794
2010-2011 Board of Trustees
Patricia Fox Alderson
Gary M. Breissinger
Sr. Ellen Doyle OSU
S. Kay Geiger
Patrick C. Gilligan
Dianne Kreuzman Hill '73, Secretary
Mary G. Hobson, Vice Chair
Sr. Patricia Homan OSU
Adrienne Berning Kessling '82
Monica Donath Kohnen
Tamara Kearney Lanier '95
Alan H. McCoy
Michael S. McGraw, Chair
Sr. Ruth Podesta OSU '50
Brian A. Ross, Treasurer
Judy Wildermuth Wells '78
William E. Wiebe
Administration
Sharon L. Redmond, President
sredmond@ursulineacademy.org
Thomas M. Barhorst, Principal
tbarhorst@ursulineacademy.org
Mary Bender, Assistant Principal
mbender@ursulineacademy.org
Development Department
Anne Jarrad, Development Director
ajarrad@ursulineacademy.org
Tim Ranaghan, Director of Major Gifts and Stewardship
tranaghan@ursulineacademy.org
Donna Scheidler Gruber '75, Director of Alumnae & Parent Relations
dgruber@ursulineacademy.org
Lori Haines, Director of Special Events
lhaines@ursulineacademy.org
Clare MacConnell, Coordinator of Annual Giving
cmacconnell@ursulineacademy.org
Marianne Lang, Director of Communications & Public Relations
mklang@ursulineacademy.org
Mary Alice Redden LaPille '76, Coordinator of Records & Research
mlapille@ursulineacademy.org
Emily Lorentz '02, Administrative Assistant
elorentz@ursulineacademy.org
Particular thanks to Donna Scheidler Gruber '75 for alumnae
news, and to each member of the Development Department
who contributes, proofs, or in some way supports the effort.
Design: Anne Shannon Graphic Design
Printing: The Jos. Berning Printing Co.
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THE
GREAT
MOVE
A Collective Memory
T h e P r i m e M ov e r
Sr. Mary Paul, Directress 1961-1967
60s Bring Boomers
and Entrance Test
Sister Mary Paul Walsh was Directress of the
School of the Brown County Ursulines by the
time the Great Move came around, but she
certainly was acutely aware of the need for more
room. From 1961-1967, the years she was Directress at Oak Street, baby boomers were flooding
the halls of high schools across the country, and
Ursuline was no exception. When she created the
school’s first language lab in what had been the
Sisters’ cloister, the last bit of teachable space was
squeezed out of the old building. Sr. Mary Paul
sought the counsel of other area administrators
and decided that an entrance test was a fair way
to limit admissions. Currently the archivist for
the Ursulines, Sister Mary Paul is rightly proud of
the initiatives she established during her years as
Directress at Oak Street.
When the Ursuline Sisters, under the leadership of Mother
Xavier Ladrigan, approached Archbishop Alter about adding
on to Oak Street, he discouraged them from putting one more
dime into the old building. With a prescience that has been
born out over the past 40 years, he pointed to the northeast
as the locus for population growth. That growing population
would need to be served, he said. Once over the shock of leaving their beloved building, in true Ursuline fashion, the Sisters
began to envision a place of learning that would not only accommodate their growing student body but also the enormous
cultural changes for women. Just as their founding community
faced the wilderness in Brown County, Ohio, the Ursulines
were pioneers once again. As the Superior, Mother Xavier
Ladrigan listened to the Archbishop’s counsel and began to
look for property for the new school. Her search eventually
led to a 16 acre tract of undeveloped farm land on Pfeiffer
Road. She carried the torch for progressive education – and
a building that reflected it – into meetings with developers,
architects, and donors. Supported by her fellow Ursulines and
trusted advisors, Mother Xavier made it happen. Meanwhile,
Bethesda Hospital expressed interest in the Oak Street building. The Great Move was in play.
Sr. Xavier Ladrigan
No task too great or too small for
Sr. Xavier Ladrigan and the Sisters
during the move.
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A geological excavation? Panning for gold? Students dig around the new site.
The solitude of the barren field: Sr. Pat Brockman (Sr. Mary Joseph) and school
secretary Louise Herrin try to imagine the building to come.
T h e V i s i o n a ry
When you ask Sr. Pat Brockman (then Sr. Mary Joseph, Directress 1967-1973) about the move, what you might expect to
hear are grueling details of the enormous task of organizing and
packing up a school. She will tell you she had lots of help from
the entire school community, and that is true, but the smoothness of the operation rests on her shoulders. No, what lights
Sr. Pat up is remembering what it was like to approach a whole
new kind of education, to prepare the faculty for the changes
to come, to research carefully educational trends around the
country and beyond. Sr. Pat’s successor, Shirley Speaks
(Executive Director 1973-2000) says, “Pat Brockman was a
great visionary and she also had the organizational skills to
make it happen. She was the perfect person to launch the new
school.”
From this…
…to this.
What made her the perfect person? Sr. Pat attributes it to
something she experienced in the late 50s. She was asked to
participate in the archdiocese vocation endeavor, a push for
vocations. As part of this effort, she had to travel the country to
other dioceses to explain the project. “All of the reading I had
to do combined with the travel and meeting and talking with
other religious gave me a feeling, just the vaguest feeling, that
something big was coming…and come it did with Vatican II
and the sixties, the largest transition of world view the world
has ever seen.”
Two years before the move, Sr. Pat began preparing her faculty
for the changes to come. She changed up the schedule; Thursdays were shortened into Quest days (a time for teachers to
schedule fields trips, bring in speakers, or “do something they
always wanted to do.” The year before the move, the schedule
was set up so that teachers could experiment with different
lengths of class so they would know how long and often their
classes should be when the new school opened. Everything
from one half hour to three hours was tried. Faculty meet-
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Sr. Joan Roach '56
A new building still
life: Hanging wires.
U p o n t h e Ro o f
Sr. Pat Brockman '46 (S. Mary Joseph) packs up Oak Street with help of
Rita Bechtold Pharo '48.
ings became much more participatory, and intense study of
new educational methods was undertaken. For the first time,
the school had a business manager; for the first time, Sisters
received a salary.
As for the task of physically preparing the school to move,
Sr. Pat remembers this bit of serendipity, “One of the fathers
owned a box factory and made a box that held the contents
of exactly one half of a library shelf, just perfect!” Students,
Sisters who taught all day and hauled boxes at night, and the
Franciscan Brothers of Mt. Alverno pitched in. Many carloads
and several moving vans did the job.
As students in the spring of 1970 remember, they left Oak
Street for an extra long Easter break and came back to a new
school and a new way of life two weeks later. Sr. Pat remembers, “The freshmen got it but the older students, especially
the seniors, had trouble. We had to rewrite the discipline
code three times.” Here, in short, is the role Sr. Pat Brockman
played in The Great Move: she prepared the faculty for a new
kind of education and sparked their enthusiasm for a more
creative approach; she physically organized and packed up the
school (albeit with help); she unpacked it at the other end,
(again, with help); she joyfully and fearlessly led the school
community into a progressive and challenging era. When she
left Ursuline in 1973 to become involved in the New Jerusalem community, she was “profoundly exhausted.” Surely this
came as no surprise!
“…she joyfully and fearlessly
led the school community into a
progressive and challenging era.”
Sr. Joan Roach’s memories of the months leading up to the
move provide some of the most colorful descriptions of life for
the young nuns who slept in the attic at Oak Street. The heat
was intense up there, driving Sr. Barbara (now Ellen Frankenberg '56) to haul her mattress out on to the roof at night; others
soon followed. Sr. Clare got histoplasmosis from the proximity
to pigeons and other birds who had nested under the roof. The
remainders of fine households occupied another space in the
attic - silver, furniture, rolled up oriental rugs – treasures that
well-meaning friends left to the nuns which were eventually
sold at auction. And finally, one indisputable argument for moving (in addition to the obvious lack of room for students): the
city fire department told the Sisters there would be no way to
save them if a fire broke out, that it was simply too dangerous to
have them in the attic. Another point of safety in the changing
neighborhood was that the Sisters were discouraged from being
on the bottom floor at Oak Street after dark. Sr. Cecilia, in particular, had no choice but to disregard that recommendation as
she studied for her Master’s in piano from CCM. The piano was
on the bottom floor and she had to practice. Despite all this, the
search for a site for a new school was undertaken to make room
for the students; that the Sisters would finally be more comfortable was a secondary benefit.
One of the most amusing stories Sr. Joan tells of early days
in Blue Ash concerns the workmen who were still very much
in evidence in all corners of the building. “Many times I had
to teach religion while a man’s legs were dangling out of the
ceiling,” she recalls. “One day, he was hearing my lesson for the
second time and began to call out the answers from the ceiling.” Religion was much on the minds of the parents in the early
seventies, she recalls. “We began to offer religion classes in the
evenings for the parents, and 95% participated. We gave homework students could do with their parents, and the classes were
packed.” As a true pioneer teacher, Sr. Joan Roach remembers
the move and the early years in Blue Ash as a great adventure
all unfolding under the leadership of Sr. Pat Brockman and Sr.
Xavier Ladrigan.
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T h e r e At T h e B e g i n n i n g
One of the things Shirley Gaede Speaks (Executive
Director 1973-2000) is most grateful for is that she spent
most of her first year at UA – the '69-'70 school year – in
the halls of the building on Oak Street. “Even that short time
on Oak Street made it very clear why so many alumnae and
the older students were unhappy to leave. It was a very gracious place, and they could not have been moving to a more
different environment.” She remembers well the early days
in Blue Ash, the men hanging out of the ceilings, the roaring
of vacuums down the academic wing, and this further funny
business: it was thought that teachers in the open classrooms
would be better heard if they used microphones! The resulting cacophony brought a rapid end to that experiment. The
adjustment was great for everyone, she recalls, particularly
the seniors who felt disenfranchised and “in a foreign land.”
New kinds of disciplinary issues arose, too. “Before, students
were confined to a city campus. In Blue Ash they were suddenly on 16 acres. The temptation to roam was too great.”
Shirley and Sr. Pat Brockman initially worked out the
modular schedule but it soon became Shirley’s baby. Once
a five-day cycle, that changed the first year when only one
student was successfully scheduled. When students returned
to campus in the fall of 1970, they were scheduled only in
their core classes; the first week of school was spent helping
them determine their electives. But it took the next month
to schedule them into those chosen electives.
As an Ursuline education was evolving into a much different
experience, the world was changing even faster. Up for examination was the very way women would live in the world.
Shirley Gaede Speaks, her first year at UA,
1969-70
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As the opportunities for women increased, so did the pressure
to learn and perform at unprecedented levels. At this time,
in the seventies, the faculty began to explore every academic
study they could find. They met every Thursday after school to
make changes that would benefit Ursuline students for years to
come. The number of graduation requirements was increased,
and the inflated grades were dealt with. Shirley remembers this
time very well:
“I never experienced anything like this before that time or
since – that a whole faculty was in agreement and committed to
working after hours to study and improve the situation and to make
the hard changes.There were no refreshments, nothing, and the
statistical part of it was kind of boring, but the very next year the
National Association of Secondary School Principals did a study
of test scores and Ursuline was one of 23 schools identified as most
improved.The faculty felt so vindicated.”
Shirley recalls that it took six or seven years for things in the
new school to “settle down.” It was a time of great contrast
between the new school and the old: the locale changed from
urban to nearly rural; the difference in architecture of the two
schools was dramatic; and everything in the world was changing too. This is Shirley’s heartwarming takeaway from all that
went on: “When I look back on my career in education, I think
the united feeling the faculty had in making this building work,
in making the schedule work, in bringing the academics into a
more competitive era, was the most special time in my professional life. We were so united with one cause, and so determined to make it successful. I love knowing I was there when it
started…”
Parents, alums, students and dealers all turned out for the auction of Oak Street treasures.
“Could we possibly transport the
essence of ‘Oak Street’ to our
Blue Ash wilderness?”
THE GREAT MOVE
By Sister Ruth Podesta OSU '50
It was heartbreaking! Every nook and cranny of “just a school
on Oak Street” had become almost sacred space for me. How
could this be happening? Pascal rightly wrote that “the Heart
has its reasons that Reason does not know.” On that April
morning when two enormous moving vans pulled into the
parking lot, it was happening. There might have been three vans
had it not been for generous students, parents, alumnae and
teachers who loaded box after box into their cars and drove
them to the “new school.” Could we possibly transport the essence of “Oak Street” to our Blue Ash wilderness?
We had to move because we had used every nook and cranny
in the “new building” (the addition completed in 1929) and the
“old building” (the original Winslow mansion). When cloistered
sleeping quarters on the third floor became the language lab
and classrooms, eight of us climbed the steep steps to what
became our attic/dormitory on the fourth floor. Unforgettable.
We did rejoice over moving to a real convent adjacent to the
school.
The new campus had been farmland and without a new crop
sprouting nothing could hold Mother Earth in place. Nourished
by spring rains, mud, mud and more mud made an island of our
brand new building. Parts of the school building were not quite
finished; nevertheless, the fourth quarter began as scheduled
while workmen put finishing touches and made necessary adjustments. Some hall carpets were still in huge rolls and served
as hiding places for chirping crickets. To our delight, there were
many wall clocks. To our amusement, the hands of the clocks
would suddenly begin spinning stopping far from where they
started. Students who were accustomed to sprinting up two and
Sr. Ruth Podesta (Raymond), 1970
three flights of stairs in the “old building” claimed that now distances from one place to another were so far, how could they
help from being a little late for class!
Voices readers who know “Oak Street” – especially the 235 girls
and faculty who experienced the Great Move – will remember
how different Ursuline Academy seemed during the first few
weeks. It had a grand spacious library but without a sparkling
chandelier overhead which would jingle ever so lightly when
the Zoo Eden street car turned the corner. Gone were the
fine chairs with the red velvety seats and parlors with polished
wood-carved mantles. There were few windows and certainly,
no bay windows. Some of the new classrooms were even “open”
with only three walls, two of which were folding walls. The
chapel had no pews, no multi-colored slate floor, no beautiful
gothic windows or a ceiling covered with symbols!
Surprises also happened. The bleachers that spanned the back
wall of the “old” gym covered about a third of the wall in the
huge new one. There were state of the art labs for biology,
physics and chemistry, music and art studios, a home economics room, a cafeteria always open, an outdoor field area for
sports, and even a creek!
It is not enough to write about the Great Move without thanking and praising Mary Hellman McElwee, class of 1970,
student council president, and the many students and teachers
–especially Sr. Pat Brockman '46, UA’s principal at that time.
These were the pioneers who saw that the treasured “essence”
of Oak Street was not left behind but securely planted. It was
no longer just the new school. It was Ursuline!
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WITH
THANKS
“
THE NEW CAMPUS provides a terrific
learning environment for the obvious reasons
of all that comes with the newest and the best.
However, what I find so wonderful about the
new/renovated Ursuline is that it combines
the new with the traditional open classrooms
that scream “URSULINE” to those of us who
are fortunate to be alums!
–Kathy Geraci Stall, PhD '76
No Organ, No Stage–
But the Music Played On
By Sister Cecilia Huber OSU
Sr. Cecilia in 1970
Since I graduated from the boarding school
at Brown County, I did not have those
painful school memories to deal with. My
problems lay in the fact that I simply detest
disorder and for awhile it seemed that our
lives were completely disorganized! In
fact, by the time we actually moved, I was
anxious to go and try to clean up the mess
that lay ahead on Pfeiffer Road!
Many of our faculty members had been asked to visit other new
schools for ideas in this building venture. I enjoyed this and I
think we all learned a lot. But there were two things that never
materialized in the music field. One was the small organ I was
invited to find in neighboring small chapels. I found this very
interesting until I slowly realized that the chapel was finished
and the organ was undoubtedly a thing forgotten. When I asked
about it I was encouraged to look at pitch pipes!
The other shock came when I walked into the new gym to find
no stage!!! This was our gym and our theatre! How much fun
do you think we had building stages for every play and concert?
That’s right – not much. One of the most enjoyable events was
the time Joe Libis asked for my musical support for the play,
“The Hobbit.” This was going to be realistic and so I did not
question him the day he spread mud all over the area surrounding the piano. Indeed, we had the desired dust, but as I recall,
Shirley Speaks was not amused. The day after the play the cast
was very busy cleaning that floor!
To this day my most treasured memory is the bond created
among the teachers and administration of that era.
Whenever we meet at a party – it’s a real
party! Yes, we were pioneers of a sort and a
sense of humor made it a real adventure.
I think it is most appropriate to mention the fact that our spiritual needs during that time were met by the Franciscan fathers
from St. Anthony Seminary on Milleville Road. St. Angela loved
the Franciscans, too, and became a member of their third order.
And so we stand together today – proud of this school and the
many teachers and students who have passed through these halls.
God bless us everyone, and guide all our steps into the future!
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Some members of the class of '61 lean out from the very window
seat mentioned in this poem.
This bittersweet poem appeared
without attribution on the first page
of the 1970 Oak Leaves yearbook,
Patty Oldfield Capo, editor.
The spring break move to Blue Ash
was especially hard on the seniors.
Yesterday saved
In lavender memory,
And in a corner window seat,
Where long-ago sun came dappling.
Yesterday of ten years old
Winter school mornings
One sudden spring day with a friend.
Yesterday
Hiding in your eyes
And in the sound of your laughter,
Yesterday that is forever.
Parlor carpets like peacock’s tails,
Bone china
And antique lace
Hold, secretly
Someone’s yesterday;
But you hold yesterday in your hands,
In tomorrow, and in your smile.
Once we shared a window seat,
And now the moment is yesterday.
Laughing light, we save it
Safe in lavender memory.
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The iconic chapel roof is raised.
This Will Give You a Feel for the 70s
Diane Neyer Rose '74
As a member of the first class to go a full four years at the Blue
Ash Campus, I have a few memories to share. Keep in mind
that it wasn't until there were tours of old Oak Street around
the time of the centennial that I ever set foot in the building
that was home to the class above me.
At the Blue Ash building, everything was new and our class
was dubbed the “experimental group,” at least that’s how we
came to look upon ourselves. Just about anything was OK in
those days. The entire class met at the same time for Algebra
along the entire hall which is now the English hallway. The
entire hallway all the way down was open on both sides with
rarely a divider between classes.
We started wearing green blazers, green or navy knee high
socks and peter pan collar blouses as freshmen, but ended
our four years wearing Dr Scholl shoes and halter tops! Yes,
halters were acceptable attire with the uniform! There was the
smoking patio outside of the cafe, U-groups met twice a week
for one or two mods as bonding time for groups in the same
grade, but there was no homeroom. There was no F-day my
freshman year but this was the first time the school used mods.
We had a “big sister” in the senior class and “cousins” in the
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middle grades. There were only 2-3 sports teams as I recall,
basketball, volleyball and there were three activities that that
provided most students with extracurricular activities:Yearbook, Press Club and Glee Club. About half of the school was
in Glee Club because of the popularity of Sr. Cecilia, as well as
singing with the boys from LaSalle! No tryouts, just show up
and sing!
If you didn’t want to take a class in the normal way, well… all
you had to do was propose an idea and it was approved. Two
of my classmates decided to take the second semester of their
senior year to tackle each class entirely in one month’s time
before moving onto the next subject. So Judy and Joanie did
French and only French, Adv Chem, Physics, then English, all
successively. No problem. When I had Joe Libis my sophomore
year we had started short courses, called “micro courses” and
they were taught in an open area near the entrance to the gym.
That area eventually became known as Micropolis.
What I remember that has always stayed with me is the
willingness on the part of the faculty and students to try
new things, to take risks, and risk failure but to at least try.
To be progressive!
Chris Bertke Toth '70
It was spring of 1970 and my senior year. Since we were the last
class to go all four years at Oak Street, we were not happy about
moving! Our last days at Oak Street were filled with watching
our memories being packed up! It was tough for me because
we were not only leaving Oak St., but Ursuline Academy! I remember the last day at Oak Street we all went out to the front
of the school and sang to “that old gray building on that great
highway.” We then had, I think, two weeks off before returning
to school at the Blue Ash campus. This was only a few weeks
before we graduated, so I felt like we were just visiting. Thankfully, I had two sisters and two daughters who went to Blue Ash
after me, so I was able to make new UA memories! But, the
new school will never have the charm that Oak Street had!
Celebrating 40 Years
in Blue Ash
Kathy Gavin Stewart '75
I attended UA from 1971-75. The Blue Ash school was still
brand new and the concept of classrooms without permanent
walls was strange to all of us.You never knew where your
classes may be from day to day because the walls may be shifted.
I remember running from class to class during the day calling
out to others “What’s your next class?” and you can imagine the
laughter (and I'm sure horror from the nuns) when you’d hear
someone yell out “Sex with Mr. Brown.” Obviously, we were
referring to the Christian Love and Human Sexuality class
taught by one of the only male teachers in the school at that
time. He wasn’t hard on the eyes either. Needless to say,
no one skipped his class.
Jayne Kuhlman '70
In Webster’s Dictionary, right next to the entry for “senioritis,”
there is a picture of the UA Class of 1970. We moved to Blue
Ash in April of our senior year. Don’t remember much book
learning, but I got a great tan.
“…congratulations
to Ursuline on its
celebration of 40
years in Blue Ash!”
– Mark F. Weber
Mayor, Blue Ash
Students loaded their cars and hauled cartons from Oak Street to Blue Ash.
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Ursuline Academy awards three
Outstanding Supporters
2010 Woman of the Year Becky Buehler Catino '79 receives
her gift from President Sharon Redmond.
From left- 2010 St. Angela Merici Leadership Award recipients Tom and Adele Lippert,
Ursuline President Sharon Redmond, Principal Tom Barhorst, and 2010 Woman of the
Year Becky Buehler Catino '79
Ursuline Academy honored three of its outstanding supporters
at the school's annual Donor Recognition Dinner on
Oct. 7. Tom and Adele Lippert received the 2010 St. Angela Merici Leadership Award; and Becky Buehler Catino,
an alumna from the class of 1979, received the 2010 Woman of
the Year award at a ceremony which followed a Mass, reception, and dinner. The Lipperts have been dedicated to Catholic
education for many years. Their five daughters (Karen
Lippert Witte '75, Maggie Lippert Hecker '76,
Theresa Lippert McGanney '79, Beth '82, and Laurel
Lippert Fox '87) are Ursuline alumnae and their two sons
are St. Xavier High School graduates. The Lipperts have spread
their love and generosity around the Greater Cincinnati community, having served at numerous institutions. At Ursuline
they were both loyal and dedicated volunteers. A talented
singer, Mrs. Lippert generously offered her time to sing for
many special occasions at the school and lent her support in
numerous other ways. Mr. Lippert was a Chair of the Ursuline
Board of Trustees, Co-Chair for the Ursuline Centennial Campaign, and he was a member of the Dads’ Club. The Lipperts
have been very generous to the school, including their donation
of fine pieces of art to Ursuline’s annual auction and providing assistance to its students through the “Lippert Scholarship
Fund.”
Becky Catino was nominated for the WOY award for her
achievements as a successful entrepreneur and her years of
service and generosity to her high school. She and her husband
Ted started the Security National Automotive Acceptance
Corporation (SNAAC), a finance company specializing in auto
loans to military personnel. Today, the company operates in
30 states and employs 125 people at their Mason, Ohio office.
At Ursuline she has given several years of her time and talents
including her service as a member of the Board of Trustees.
She currently is part of the Board's Strategic Planning Committee and is a Trustee of the Ursuline Foundation.
“We are very proud to honor both Tom and Adele Lippert
and Becky Catino. They are fine examples of individuals who
value Catholic education for young women, and it is because
of people like them that we are able to continue to provide
the excellent education and values that our students receive at
Ursuline. We are very grateful and blessed to have the Lippert
and Catino families as part of our Ursuline community,” said
President Sharon Redmond.
The St. Angela Merici Leadership Award was created six years
ago to honor those whose financial support of the school spans
many years; it was named for the foundress of the Ursulines.
The Women of the Years program began in 1986 to recognize
and honor outstanding alumnae.
Bill Strietmann, Gail Lutter Strietmann '74, Diane Neyer Rose '74,
John Rose
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Board chair Mike McGraw and board member
Dianne Kreuzman Hill '73.
Katie Robertson with Stephanie Sudbrack-Busam '76
Karen Lippert Witte '75, Susan Rodgers '72, Eileen Rodgers,
Sr. Phyllis Kemper '67
Rich Dineen, Sue McDonald Clarke '63 & Tim Clarke
Honorees Tom & Adele Lippert with Fr. Jack Wessling and daughter Beth Lippert '82
Becky Buehler Catino '79, third from left, with her family
Mary McGraw, Stephanie Sudbrack-Busam '76, Kay Koerner
Sudbrack '50
Jim Miller, Becky Buehler Catino '79, Mike McGraw
Adele and Tom Lippert, center front, with family members who came to celebrate their honor.
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Ursuline's Auction
A Big Success in "The Emerald City"
On the night of Nov. 20, Ursuline Academy’s Schildmeyer
Gallery and Besl Theatre were transformed into “The Emerald
City.” Nearly 400 guests followed the yellow brick road under
Dorothy's rainbow as they walked among large orange crepe
Munchkin-land poppies tastefully placed throughout the area.
As guests entered the theatre they were dazzled by the beautiful
dinner tables covered in poppy-orange tablecloths and matching napkins. The centerpieces were made of gold fabric with a
large lollypop in the center that was flanked by poppies, a tiara
represented the “Good Witch Glinda,” and a gingham bow and
one ruby red slipper represented “Dorothy.” On the stage stood
the dazzling “Emerald City” in all its green glory topping off
the themed décor, created under the direction of Décor Chair
Wendy Fiehrer.
Hundreds of silent auction items covered the gallery and theatre in the Land of Oz, and more poppies surrounded the entire
area including the space where auctioneer Lance Walker,
dressed as “The Wizard,” commanded his audience throughout
the live auction. The bidding was indeed alive with waving
paddles held high as guests competed for their favorite items.
The First Chance winner was Kathleen Romans, who won a
week at Hilton Head; Debbie Lang (mother of Alicia 2013)
Auction Chairs Neil & Ellen Bourgeois and Shelly & Sean Seitz
with President Sharon Redmond, center
won Heads n’ Tails – Split the Pot; the diamond necklace was
won by Molly Tyger (mother of Elizabeth 2014), and the
One-Half Tuition Split the Pot raffle was won by UA Media
Director Julie Burwinkel. The Auction generated approximately $260,000 gross profits, which benefits Ursuline’s programs and students directly.
The Auction was made possible through the generosity of more
than 100 volunteers who donated their time the night of the
auction, which was preceded by eleven months of tedious planning by 400 generous volunteers.
Auction Co-Chair Ellen Bourgeois and Décor Chair Wendy Fiehrer get creative
with tissue paper.
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Many thanks to all of the volunteers and guests, especially Ellen and Neil Bourgeois (parents of Katie 2011) and Shelly
and Sean Seitz (parents of Sheridan 2011 and Taylor 2013)
for their hard work and dedication co-chairing the event, and
Julie Schmitt Kelly '81 (mother of Brynne 2011), Ginnie
Donovan (mother of Morgan 2011) and Peggy Mitchell
(mother of Marissa 2013) for their outstanding leadership
with the live auction. Plans are underway already for next
year’s auction which will be held on November 19th.
Bob & Paula Fessler, Marianne & Don Klekamp
Julie Milham Ross '76, Katie Robertson and Julie Ulliman
Live Auction Chairs Jim & Julie Schmitt Kelly '81
with Ginnie and Drew Donovan
Under the direction of Chris Larson, Ursuline vocalists sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Last year’s chairs Rob & Michelle Morgan with Theme
& Décor Chair Wendy Fiehrer and husband Tom
Joan & Dan Valerio, Gale & Robert Fogg
Mike McCuen, Kay & Jack Geiger, Megan McCuen
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Tom Barhorst
is Appointed Principal
Ursuline Academy announced in the fall that Mr. Thomas
Barhorst would succeed Principal Adele Iwanusa who retired
at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Barhorst had served
as assistant principal at Ursuline since 2007. Previous to that
he taught social studies with a focus on economics, government, and psychology to grades 11-12, and then moved on to
the position of educational technology coordinator. His key
accomplishments in that role included identifying and planning
the implementation of an improved student information system
to integrate scheduling functions with grading, attendance, and
other key administrative factors. He served as liaison among
the school, architectural firm, and contractors for the $3 M
construction of a new gym, created and managed budgets for
technology and maintenance, and initiated and implemented a
technology outsourcing agreement.
Barhorst has a Master of Science degree with a major in educational leadership from the University of Dayton, and a Bachelor
of Arts degree from Xavier University. “Ursuline has a long
tradition of excellence,” he said. “We have a committed and
talented faculty; we have intelligent, hard working students;
we have parents who are actively involved and devoted to their
daughters’ success; we have a unique and dynamic physical
Ursuline Academy Principal Thomas Barhorst
environment. I think the major challenge I find is to build
on the school’s success and find areas where we can improve
further.”
President Sharon Redmond says that Barhorst is a perfect fit
as Ursuline’s principal. “Tom is a person of integrity. He is a
person of strong character yet has a great sense of humor.”
Redmond further explains that Barhorst’s career in academia
came naturally as both of his parents and his sister are educators, and his father serves as president of Lehman Catholic
High School in Sidney, Ohio where Barhorst grew up. In addition, Barhorst’s wife, Susan Keller Barhorst '91 currently teaches science at Ursuline Academy. They have a son Joey, age 4.
UA has largest enrollment ever
UA is proud to announce its largest enrollment in the school’s history:
201 freshmen in January—a 14.2% increase from last year. Nearly half
of the incoming class scored between the 90th and 99th percentil on the
entrance test. “It has truly been a pleasure recruiting Ursuline’s Class
of 2015. They are a dynamic group of young women, who will enrich
the Ursuline community with their energetic personalities and wide
variety of talents and achievements,” said Director of Admissions Molly
McClarnon.
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Ursuline Academy
Ranks #2
in State on OGT
from year to year. Ursuline is proud to be on the list and will
continue to do our best to meet the needs of our students.”
To see the study, visit www.gerberanalytics.com and click
“Ohio Graduation Test Analysis” on the left, then “Top
Academic Schools.”
UA ranked #2 in the state on the Ohio Graduation Test
(OGT), and is among three local schools this year which
scored in the top 10. This study ranks public and private high
schools based on test scores. The other two schools are Seven
Hills at #3 and Walnut Hills at #9. The study, “Top Academic
Ohio High School Report-2010” is the creation of Columbus
resident Scott Gerber under the name Gerber Analytics. It
is based on students’ scores on the 2010 OGT test, which all
students must take to graduate. The Gerber study is the only
one that includes test results for private, parochial, charter and
traditional public schools; Gerber reviewed 1,018 this year.
Only sophomores’ scores are used in the study and schools are
judged based on the percent of sophomores who scored proficient on all five sections of the test. Schools with a 91 percent
passage rate move on to the next round in the ranking process.
Gerber says that his goal with this project is to identify the top
academic schools. He hopes this recognition will provide
motivation to all communities to focus more time and energy
on education.
According to Mrs. Mary Bender, assistant principal of curriculum, Ursuline does not do any special preparation for the OGT.
“The continuous efforts of our faculty, our rigorous curriculum, and highly motivated students combine to produce these
results. The study is very thorough in its analysis of the OGT. To
that extent it is probably a good measure of schools. However,
I think most educators would agree that trying to compare
schools is not an exact science. Each school has unique qualities, needs, and communities that are constantly changing even
The top 10 schools on the list with last year’s ranking are:
1.
St. Charles Preparatory – Franklin County (1)
2. Ursuline Academy – Hamilton County (6)
3.
Seven Hills – Hamilton County (3)
4.
Columbus School for Girls – Franklin County (21)
5.
University – Cuyahoga county (10)
6.
Hathaway Brown – Cuyahoga County (4)
7.
Hawken – Geauga County (16)
8.
Maumee Valley Country Day – Lucas County (5)
9.
Walnut Hills – Hamilton County (8)
10.
Columbus Torah Academy, Franklin County (not rated)
“The continuous efforts of our faculty,
our rigorous curriculum, and highly
motivated students combine to
produce these results.”
– Mary Bender,
Assistant Principal of Curriculum, UA
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13 students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
Ursuline Academy is proud to name 13 seniors who were
recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The
semifinalists are Rebecca Byrne, Carolyn Johnson, and
Jacqueline Ruggiero; the Commended Students are Claire
Barrett, Melissa Clement, Eleanor Greiner, Margaret
Kirk, Colleen Ladrick, Pamela Showman, Michelle
Spotts, and Kimberly Treiss; and the semifinalists in the
National Achievement Scholarship Competition are Marisol
Mason and Lynessa McGee.
From left: Ursuline Academy National Merit recognized students from left- Pamela Showman, Colleen Ladrick, Eleanor Greiner, Jacqueline Ruggiero,
Claire Barrett, Melissa Clement, Margaret Kirk, Kimberly Treiss, Rebecca Byrne, Michelle Spotts, Marisol Mason, Carolyn Johnson, and Lynessa McGee
Overture Awards Scholarship
Five Ursuline students joined the ranks of semi-finalists in the
annual Overture Awards Scholarship Competition in one of six
disciplines. Senior sisters Emily Whang and Lauren Whang
were recognized in the “Dance” category; junior Corrine
Havey and senior Ali Valentine were recognized in the
“Theater” category; and sophomore Abby Hellmann was
recognized in the “Vocal Music” category. The Overture Awards
Scholarship Competition is currently the region’s largest solo
arts competition for high school students. It rewards artistic
excellence in Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music,
Theater, Visual Art and Vocal Music. Each year, students compete for six $2,500 scholarships (one for each discipline). Its
sponsors also offer 18 finalists scholarships worth $500. The
Overture Awards Program recruits judges for the competition
from the professional arts community.
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Ursuline Overture semi-finalists from left: Abby Hellmann, Lauren Whang,
Emily Whang, Ali Valentine and Corinne Havey
2010 AP Scholars
The College Board is pleased to recognize
those students at Ursuline Academy who
have earned AP Scholar Awards on the basis
of their outstanding academic
performance on AP exams.
Last May 181 of our students took 378 AP Exams in 18 subject
areas. 84% of those students scored a 3 (considered the minimum passing grade) or higher on their exams. Most of these
young women graduated in 2010, and we congratulate them
for their scholarship and hard work.
The College Board is pleased to recognize those students at
Ursuline Academy who have earned AP Scholar Awards on the
basis of their outstanding academic performance on AP exams.
1 student qualified for the National AP Scholar award by earning an average score of 4 or higher on a 5 point scale on all AP
exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these
exams.
13 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by
earning an average score of at least a 3.25 on all AP exams taken,
and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams:
Alexandra Abbate, Christina Arand, Lauren Banfield,
Emily Bauer, Grace Ferguson, TaylorJohannigman,
Margaret Kirk, Kathryn Maglocci, Lauren Marlatt,
Indre Matulaitis, Scarlett Minnie, Elizabeth Neyer,
Emily Warman.
30 students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing 3 or
more AP exams with scores of 3 or higher:
Molly Allen, Kathleen Beach, Hannah Besl,
Priyanka Bodalia, Alexandra Bren, Diana Campbell,
Erin Coddington, Alexandra Dressman, Rebecca
Gallagher, Julia Hom, Olivia Kempf, Virginia Lacker,
Rebecca Lang, Laura MacMorland Josephine Male,
Emma Manier, Emily Manning, Katherine McCuen,
Megan Ollier, Mollie Paquette, Trisha Reddy,
Carolyn Ross, Jacqueline Ruggiero, Chloe Stagaman,
Olivia Stephenson, Emily Sullivan, Elise Trachsel,
Caitlyn Turner, Sarah Volpenhein, Elizabeth Zerhusen.
This student is Emily Cleary.
20 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award
by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams
taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams:
Rebecca Berus, Emily Cleary, Molly Cowan,
Rachel Fogg, Lauren George, Anne Hauser,
Mary Holt, Colleen Huster, Shannon Manley,
Colleen McCroskey, Christina Mondi, Ariel Neumann,
Hilary Pitner, Mary Roberts, Jennifer Robertson,
Emily Schlager, Paige Schroder, Courtney Smalley,
Julia Tasset, Maria Thomas.
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Exploring Medicine
Five Ursuline juniors were selected to participate in the
2010 TAP MD program. Giana Dawod, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Lindsay Krammes, Stephanie Lang, and
Meghan Stifel were among the 14 Greater Cincinnati-area
high school students chosen for this distinction. TAP’s committee selection criteria was based on candidates meeting
high academic requirements, namely scores of at least 29
ACT and/or 1300 SAT (130 PSAT); and other criteria such
as GPA, letters of recommendation, AP and college coursework, and applicant letters. TAP MD’s mission is to seek
and find “untapped” talented high school students interested in medicine to increase the number of future tri-state
physicians. It is a new initiative sponsored by the Cincinnati
Health Council that is designed for those students who have
expressed an interest in studying medicine but are still in the
investigative stage. Beginning in January the TAP MD stu-
AIDS Walk
Ursuline TAP MD students from left: Lindsay Krammes, Giana Dawod, Sarah
Fitzpatrick, Meghan Stifel and Stephanie Lang
dents will visit hospitals throughout the tri-state region, speak
directly with doctors and health care professionals, see firsthand the emergency room process, surgery, and participate in
planned activities and visits outlined by the Health Council.
The Ursuline team of 84 walkers raised $5,334 for Annual Aids Walk. Ursuline has
consistently fielded one of the largest teams since the event began 14 years ago.
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Big Fall for Athletics
Congratulations to teams and coaches for a great season!
Fall Sports Highlights
Cross Country
Katrina Maricocchi
1st Team GGCL
Sydney Bell
Honorable Mention GGCL
Tricia Hengehold
Honorable Mention GGCL
Amanda Castle
1st Team All District, 1st Team GGCL
Megan Skelly
District Honorable Mention, 2nd Team
GGCL
Soccer
Pam Showman
Honorable Mention GGCL
Lana Bonekemper
2nd Team All State, 1st Team All City, 1st
Team GGCL
Nikki Volpenhein
Honorable Mention GGCL
Lynessa McGee
1st Team All City, 1st Team GGCL
Katie Wheeler
Honorable Mention GGCL
Gabby Hausfeld
1st Team GGCL
Field Hockey
Alexa Fiehrer
2nd Team GGCL
Megan Schnicke
SWOFHL Player of the year, 1st
Team SWOFHL
Ellie Robertson
1st Team SWOFHL
Nicole Mitchell
2nd Team SWOFHL
Dana Sorter
2nd Team SWOFHL
Lauren Stacey
Honorable Mention SWOFHL
Anna Ulliman
Honorable Mention SWOFHL
Golf
Megan Tenhundfeld
All State, 1st Team All District,
1st Team GGCL
Kara Strasser
All State, 1st Team All District, 1st
Team GGCL
Mika Suntay
1st Team All District, 1st Team
GGCL
Katie Bourgeois
2nd Team GGCL
Morgan Geiger
2nd Team GGCL
Michele Christy
2nd Team GGCL
Tennis
GCTCA 1st Team Doubles
Colleen Johns
GGCL 1st Team Doubles
GCTCA 1st Team Doubles
Maggie Egan
GGCL 2nd Team Doubles
GCTCA 2nd Team Doubles
Morgan Main
GGCL 2nd Team Doubles, GCTCA
2nd Team Doubles
Madison DeWitt
GGCL 1st Team Singles
Volleyball
Kori Moster
1st Team AVCA All American,
1st Team All State, District 16
Player of the Year, GGCL Player
of the Year, 1st Team GGCL
Christina Beer
Honorable Mention AVCA
All American, 1st Team
All State,1st Team All District
1st team GGCL
Komal Safdar
State Doubles Champion,
LaRosa’s MVP of the Week,
OTCA All State 1st Team Doubles,
GCTCA 1st Team Singles
GCTCA Sportsmanship Award
GGCL 1st Team Singles
Noelle Langenkamp
3rd team All District
2nd Team GGCL
Mehvish Safdar
State Doubles Champion, LaRosa’s MVP
of the week, OTCA All State 1st Team
Double, GCTCA 2nd Team Singles
GGCL 1st Team Singles
Olivia Johnson
GGCL Honorable Mention
Elena Lohr
2nd Team GGCL
Nikki Hill
GGCL Honorable Mention
Annie Sabo
GGCL 1st Team Doubles
Be sure to check out athletic news at
www.ursulineacademy.org/Athletics
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ATHLETICS
The fall musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone," was a great success
with sell-out crowds.
The Ursuline Dance Team performed at the Liberty Bowl.
Ursuline dance team performs at Liberty Bowl
The Ursuline Dance Team was invited to perform at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee on New Year’s Eve. The 48girl squad of freshmen through seniors joined 24 other teams
in the US in downtown Memphis for a pre-game parade and
on-the-field performance at half-time. Dance Coach Brenda
Elmore, who accompanied the team along with assistant coach
Stacey Lesher and several parents, was more than pleased
with the team’s performance. “Believe me, watching the girls
prepare and perform made it all worth it! I won’t forget the
smiling faces as long as I live! We were all so proud of them!”
The Dance Team was proud as well, and thrilled to have had the
opportunity to take their talent to Memphis.
In its inaugural season last year the Dance Team won several
awards at the Show Case Unlimited, International state and
national competition including the 2010 State Championship
title. With a full dance schedule at several UA basketball games
and competitions this year, Ms. Elmore says that the team has
been invited again to perform in another BGA bowl game of
their choice next season.
UA Athletes Signed
Three Ursuline senior athletes signed Division I National
Letters of Intent on Nov. 10 to play their respective sports
in college. Komal Safdar signed with Syracuse University to play tennis, Kori Moster signed with Michigan
State to play volleyball and Elena Lohr signed with
Bryant University to play volleyball.
Komal Safdar, Kori Moster and Elena Lohr
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THANKS
Komal Safdar and her sister, freshman Mehvish Safdar
Safdar sisters are
McDonald's Channel 5
Student-Athletes of the Week
On January 26th a WLWT-Channel 5 photographer came to
UA to photograph our 2010 Tennis Doubles State Champions,
senior Komal Safdar and her sister, freshman Mehvish.
Each girl received a McDonald's Student-Athlete of the Week
duffle bag; and this event was televised on Jan 28th and 29th.
The girls represent the first set of sisters to have played in and
won a state tennis doubles championship at Ursuline.
Earlier in the school year Komal signed with Syracuse
University to play Division I tennis. She has won numerous
awards for tennis including 4-time 1st Team GGCL All-star and
4-time 1st Team Enquirer All-city All-star, GGCL Player of the
Year, GCTCA Player of the Year, and National All-American.
Off the court she is a member of PALS (Peers As Leaders),
Student Council and UAU (Ursuline Academy United).
Her GPA is 4.31.
As a freshman, Mehvish has already made a great impression
in the tennis community as a remarkable player. She has made
1st Team GGCL, 2010 1st Team All State and 2nd Team singles
GTCTA. She is an honors program student and also participates in community service. Her GPA is 4.31. UA proudly
congratulates Komal and Mehvish!
“
I AM REMINDED every time I walk into
one of the biology labs how lucky we are to
have the wonderful people who financially
supported this fabulous facility. In fact, I
frequently worry that one day I might walk in
and find myself in that old biology lab
(I know, it was state of the art in its day)
that was shared by SEVEN science teachers.
“Shared” is really a misnomer—we spent
most of our time falling over each other and
all the “science stuff ” housed there! Teachers
are certainly using technology more - not
that we didn’t “try” to use technology in the
old; however, the old building just couldn’t
support the technology we tried to use
building. I am proud to say that I have become
more proficient in using technology such as
the Smartboard, computers, Elmo, and a lot
of applications. We are so lucky to have all
of those technology items at our disposal.
Probably most important is that we are so
proud of our new UA - We love to have
visitors who give us the opportunity to show
UA off!! We can absolutely say,
“We are state of the art.”
–Genie Libis, Science
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Join us in our 3rd Annual Run!
Run with the Ursuline Lions
on April 10, 2011.
Run for your life,
Run for the fun of it!
Ursuline Academy is offering a family fun event for all students and their families, alumnae and their families, and local
runners. Our annual 5K Run/Walk is in its third year, offering a morning of fun, fitness, and fellowship. Be a part of the
tradition that has brought smiles to runners and walkers as they
cross the finish line and are greeted by a fantastic continental
breakfast. Registration information can be found at www.
getmeregistered.com or www.ursulineacademy.org under
Events. For further information, please contact Lori Haines at
lhaines@ursulineacademy.org or 513-791-5794 ext. 1218.
T H E FAC T S :
• April 10, 2011
• Mass Offered by Father Jack Wessling at 7:30 AM
• 5K Run/Walk timed race at 8:30 AM
• Breakfast provided by First Watch, Vonderhaar’s and
Starbucks
• Musical entertainment.
• Awards will be given to the top category runners,
top male and female, to top UA student and Alumna
• Early registration deadline is April 7, 2011. All early
registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt and goodie bag.
Ursuline athletes sign national letters of intent
Seven Ursuline seniors have signed national letters of intent
to play their sport for colleges. They are Katie Bourgeois who
will play Division I soccer at St. Francis University; Alexa
Fiehrer who will play Division I soccer at the University of
Cincinnati; Amanda Castle who will play golf, Gabby Hausfeld
who will play Division I soccer at Ohio University; Sam Hoderlein who will play Division III soccer at Allegheny College;
Katie Rust who will play Division I soccer at Duquesne University; and Pam Showman who will run Division II track and field
at the University of Findlay.
Sam Hoderlein, Katie Bourgeois,
Alexa Fiehrer, Gabby Hausfield,
Katie Rust, Pam Showman, and
Amanda Castle
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Ursuline Senior Named
Presidential Scholar Candidate
Ursuline senior Carolyn Johnson has been named one of
more than 3,000 candidates in the 2011 Presidential Scholars
Program. The daughter of Mary Anne and Gary Johnson was
selected from nearly 3.2 million students expected to graduate
from U.S. high schools in the year 2011.
Throughout her career at Ursuline, Johnson has received numerous awards and distinctions including National Merit SemiFinalist, Rensselaer Medal - Rochester Institute of Technology,
National Latin Exam, Silver/Gold medal, OESPER Chemistry
award - 10th award, and she was selected to attend Ohio Summer Honors Institute. In addition, she is the INTERAlliance
student representative and serves on the Executive Committee
which consists of CEO’s of major corporations in Cincinnati
Carolyn Johnson
and select student representatives; she also serves as president
for UA’s chapter of INTERAlliance. Johnson’s other activities
include videographer for UA’s Video Production Club, she led
the school’s first annual Film Festival, and she is a member of
UA’s nationally ranked Dance Team. She was the leader for the
school's Canned Food Drive, and a leader in the Aids Walk.
Now in its 47th year, inclusion in the Presidential Scholars
Program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected for their superior
academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong
character and involvement in community and school activities.
Puji Visit
Puja Sehgal Jaspal '93 visited Ursuline on January 18th and
spoke with groups of students during mods 5-10 to share her
experiences and lessons learned since she left her alma mater.
Puja currently works at Google in San Francisco, California, in
Human Resources where she “makes things happen for people.”
Prior to Google, Puja developed her consulting and leadership
skills at the Corporate Executive Board, Harvard Business School,
Procter & Gamble, Deloitte Consulting, and General Electric.
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David Ligon, Tammy Bowman, Sarah Downs, Ruthanne Palmer, Kim Douthit, Geri Wiehe, Robin Galvin, Ann Hinkle, Ruthie Hurley, Brian Harsh
Faculty Years of Service
Honored at Ursuline
5 years
10 years
35 years
Tammy Bowman, Social Studies
Sarah Downs, Math
Brian Harsh, World Languages
Ann Hinkle, English
Ruthie Hurley, Community Service
Jim McCarthy, Social Studies
Shauna Whelan, English
Kim Douthit, Religious Studies
Brenda Kahan, Math
Dave Ligon, World Languages
Ruthanne Palmer, World Languages
15 years
Geri Wiehe, Scheduler
Ursuline Sisters Visit
Ursuline Sisters were honored guests at the annual
Catholic Schools Week assembly, which also corresponds with the feast day of their foundress,
St. Angela Merici. Several Sisters spoke of the importance of the Ursuline legacy in the lives of past,
present and future Ursuline students.
Left front: Sr. Cecilia Huber, Sr. Ruth Podesta '50, Sr. Mary Paul Walsh;
back left: Congregational Minister Sr. Patricia Homan, Sr. Lucy Schmidt,
Sr. Roseanne White, Sr. Lawrence Sickman '55, Sr. Phyllis Kemper '67
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The following faculty members were honored for their years of
service at the annual assembly held in honor of Catholic Schools
Week and the feast of Ursuline foundress, St. Angela Merici.
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40 Years
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2010 Big Green Raffle winner Robert Swain
Ursuline’s
Big Green Raffle
Gave Away
More Than
available tickets, the odds of winning were 1 in 48! The lucky
winner of the $25,000 was Robert Swain of Anderson Twp.
His ticket was drawn at The Ultimate Auction – A Journey to the
Emerald City on November 20. The remaining prize winners
also were drawn on that night. What an amazing experience it
must be to hold the winning ticket and also know that you've
helped support this wonderful school!
$55,000
For the past 14 years, we have held various raffles to help meet
expenses that are not covered by tuition. There is a $3,500 gap
per student each year between tuition and the actual cost to
educate each student. It is important that we raise dollars that
cover that gap for every student and to provide students with
additional financial support when they demonstrate need.Your
participation will personally touch 700 Ursuline students!
Ursuline sponsored its Big Green Raffle this year with more
than50 prizes totaling more than $55,000 and a Grand Prize
of $25,000. There was an early bird drawing on October 20
for $1,000; and the winner was Rita Noe. With only 2,500
The Passing of a Beloved Teacher, Sister Joan Brosnan (1923-2011)
Sr. Joan Brosnan taught at Ursuline from 1946-1964
Sister Joan Brosnan of the Ursulines of Brown County died
Wednesday February 9, 2011 at Notre Dame Health Care Center after a long illness. Born Susan Brosnan in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1923 to Daniel and Marie Duane Brosnan, she was the
first of four daughters. When her Mother died at a very early
age she was sent to the School of the Brown County Ursulines
with her three younger sisters, Mary Ellen, Martha and Nancy.
It was the natural place for them go because their grandmother,
Mary Bloomer Duane, had been a student there. After high
school graduation she decided to return and become an Ursuline and took the name Sister Joan.
While studying toward her baccalaureate degree from Our Lady
of Cincinnati College Sister Joan began her teaching career
with third graders at Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati. Her
aptitude and interest in English soon led to a Masters in English
from Xavier University and many years teaching high school
English at Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati and at the School of
the Brown County Ursulines in St. Martin. The Second Vatican
Council sparked her interest in theology and the changes in
the Church. After serving as Superior General of the Ursuline
Community from 1973-1979, Sister Joan moved to Chicago to
earn a Masters Degree in Religious Studies at Mundelein College and became Assistant Director of the Graduate Religious
Studies Program and an Instructor at Mundelein and Barat
Colleges. Upon returning to the Greater Cincinnati area she
taught in the Theology Departments of Xavier University and
the Athenaeum of Ohio and the English Department of Northern Kentucky University as well as Chatfield College where she
was interim President and a Trustee. Throughout these years she
was active in Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and was founder and coordinator of the Ursuline Spirituality Institute and served as a member of the Ursuline Leadership
Council.
Sister Joan’s creative ability was often evident in lectures and
writing, but her first major publication was Monica Maginnis:
A Life, the biography of Brown County Ursuline, Sister Monica
who, coincidentally had been a friend and fellow student in the
boarding school with Sister Joan’s Grandmother. This was followed by the completion of Sister Monica’s book about the Girelli Sisters, Italian women who regenerated St. Angela Merici’s
original way of life in the 19th century.
Although Sister Joan has been away from Ursuline Academy for
a long time, she left an indelible impression on her students,
whose minds were challenged in ways they have never forgotten.
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Video Production II
AROUND SCHOOL
Students Create Instructional Films for
Hamilton County’s Pathways Program
UR S U L I NE ’ S 2009-2010 Y E A R B O O K
iLive, iLearn, iDream,
Receives a First Class Rating from the NSPA
For the past five years, the yearbook staff has submitted
its yearbook to both the National Scholastic Press
Association (NSPA) and the Columbia Scholastic Press
Association (CSPA) for a national critique and award
consideration. Last year’s 2009-2010 PawPrints
entitled, iLive, iLearn, iDream, received a “First Class”
ranking and two marks of distinction out of five for
Concept/Essentials and Photography. In February, the
staff will receive its critique back from the CSPA.
This year’s yearbook staff has been working very hard
to incorporate the NSPA’s suggestions for making the
yearbook a top notch, journalistic publication. Their goal
is to achieve an All-American ranking with five marks
of distinction next year for the 2010-2011 PawPrints
edition entitled, Finding Harmony.
2009-2010 PawPrints cover created by the 2009-2010
Graphics Design class.
During Fall semester, the Video Production II class worked with
Hamilton County’s Pathways program, which is a program
designed to help young adults between the ages of 18-22 who
have cognitive disabilities such as Down Syndrome, autism,
Turrets, etc. The adult students who participate in the program
go through a two-year course of study with the goal of eventually becoming independent enough to work and live within the
community.
For this project, the Video Production students created four separate informational films (how-to type films) that Pathways will
use as teaching tools for future students and parents. In addition,
Pathways will show the films as recruiting materials for prospective students/parents and high school administrators. The films
cover “how-to” steps in the following four areas:
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Work Communication
Community
Applied Academics
Throughout the first quarter, the Video Production class worked
with the client to research the Pathways program, write a treatment, create an outline, write the script, and design a storyboard.
On Monday, November 8th, the girls spent the day with Pathways faculty and students filming at numerous locations including Raymond Walters College, Scarlett Oaks Vocational School,
Walgreens, Wendy’s, Max and Erma’s, the Metro bus, and the
Sharonville Recreation Center. Throughout the second quarter,
the girls logged over seven hours of film and edited their scripts
into 6-7 minute videos that were delivered to the client at the
beginning of January.
Emmi Abel-Rutter films a Pathways class at
Raymond Walters
Cappy Hausfeld films a student and teacher at Walgreens
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Technical Communications
Class Creates Poster and Website for Ursuline
This semester, the Technical Communications students spent
the first quarter creating posters that depict our Ursuline history. Working with Sr. Patricia Homan, the girls researched
the lives of St. Angela Merici, St. Ursula, Julia Chatfield, and
Charles Borromeo. In addition, they researched St. Angela’s
nine counsels and learned the history of the Brown County
Ursulines. After studying the principles of design, color theory,
typography theory, and page design theory, the students created 16 posters in Adobe Illustrator that describe our Ursuline
roots and traditions. Next semester, the posters will be hung
throughout the building.
During the second quarter, the Technical Communications
students studied website design and each student created a
media website that enables our Lion’s Roar school newspaper to
go online. The students worked with the newspaper staff and
posted the October and December articles to the new website.
Next semester, the Lion’s Roar staff will be given the opportunity to view all 16 website designs and select the one that they
would like use for their media website.
Above, Noor Saeed’s working design for the media website.
Media Production Students Create Videos for Ursuline’s New Website
During the first semester, Media Production students worked on
two video projects for Ursuline’s new website. For the first project,
students created a 30 second commercial that told the story of
either a UA department, student club, class, team, or organization.
The purpose of the commercial was to persuade Ursuline students
to take a certain class, join a club, or try out for a team. The best
videos will be spotlighted on the new website, highlighting specific
classes, teams, departments, etc.
For the second project, students created a one minute video that
highlighted either the freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
classes at Ursuline. Using pictures from the yearbook, video, and
a musical script, the students emphasized the uniqueness of each
class as well as the wonderful school, environment, and
student body that defines Ursuline. The best film in each
class will be spotlighted on the new website.
Freshman Madeline Johnson works on her film
Freshman Daley Scott films freshmen in between classes
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Sr. Mary Ann Jansen was honored by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati.
Sister Mary Ann Jansen OSU
Reaches Out to Alumnae Parents
of Down Syndrome Children
As a faculty member at Women Writing for (a) Change, and in
conjunction with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater
Cincinnati, Sr. Mary Ann Jansen recently facilitated a writing
circle for adults with Down Syndrome. The experience was
so fruitful for all involved that the Fine Arts Fund/Artwaves
funded more classes and the publishing of a book, edited by
Sr. Mary Ann, of the resulting writings. Consequently, she was
honored by the Down Syndrome Association at an awards dinner in December, and at that event, she met two Ursuline grads
whose relatives have Down Syndrome. Mary Ann said, “It never
occurred to me that an Ursuline grad might have a child or
sibling with D.S. I was so dumb about this issue.”
As a result of meeting those Ursuline women at the awards
dinner, Sr. Mary Ann is interested in connecting with Ursuline
alumnae who have parented a child with Down Syndrome or
have some other family connection with D.S. If you are interested in sharing your experience with her and hearing more
about her writing project, please contact her at majansen@
fuse.net. She said, “I could offer my experience which might
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prove interesting since I taught at UA (a number of alums
know me) and I am an Ursuline.” Sr. Mary Ann graduated
from the School of the Brown County Ursulines in 1968,
and taught religion at Ursuline from 1980-1991. It is hoped
that her collaboration with alumnae on this subject will lead
to a story she would author for Voices that will enlighten and
inform the Ursuline community and provide some measure
of support.
You can read more about Sr. Mary Ann's
book, Writing Our Lives, at:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/
detail/1791063.
Ursuline Wants You
in the Driver’s Seat!
We are proud to announce the second annual Ursuline
Academy Ultimate Auto Raffle. The winner will choose
from three exciting cars. This is not a lease offer but
full ownership of the car. The three cars offered to the
grand prize winner to choose from are a Mazda 3,
VW Jetta, Kia Soul, or a $15,000 Cash Option.
Nine additional $100 prizes will also be awarded.
How: Order online at www.uaraffle.org
or send in the attached entry form
Cost: Ticket price is only $50 each
Drawing: The drawing will be held May 16, 2011
at Ursuline Academy.
Prizes: 1 Grand Prize Winner and
9 additional $100 winners
$15,000
CASH
Mazda 3
VW Jetta
Mazda Miata
Cash Option
All proceeds benefit the educational tradition of Ursuline Academy, allowing us to prepare young women
for college and beyond by nurturing their soul, intellect, heart and imagination.
2011 CAR
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Raffle
Number of Tickets Requested
at $50 each =
Payment Enclosed (Make checks payable to Ursuline Academy)
Address
Visa
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Cardholder Signature:
Phone
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Memories, Gratitude and
Present Day Experience
Lead to
A Willful Act
(PHOTO)
By Robin Anzinger Galvin '65
As a student at Ursuline in the mid-sixties, just as the walls of
the Oak Street building could not expand far or fast enough to
accommodate the ever growing student body, most of us were
joyfully oblivious to the concerns that occupied the minds of
the Ursuline Sisters as they struggled to find room for us each
fall. Even the elimination of the grade school did little to ease
the need for more room and better facilities.
As I spoke with teachers and administrators who remember
the Great Move and listened to their recollections, one thing
became abundantly clear: Students First was a way of life for the
Ursuline Sisters. When room was needed at Oak Street for
a language lab, it was the Sisters who gave up their sleeping
quarters and retreated to the attic. The attic became a dormitory, with eight beds jammed into a small space separated
only by a hanging curtain and a bedside table. There was one
bathroom. It was so hot in the summer months that some nuns
hauled their mattresses onto the roof to sleep outside.
Even the late Sr. Gabriel, not given to complaining, expressed
the benefits of the move for the Sisters in her book Ursuline Academy: the Story of our School: “Life was different for
the Ursuline Sisters, too. Living in a home of their own instead of
having work space and living space all crowded into one was a real
luxury. Enjoying their own individual bedrooms instead of living in
the crowded upper-floor quarters of the old Oak Street building was
another change that everyone appreciated.”
Some might think that to focus on the difficulties of both
living and teaching in such a crowded and uncomfortable environment is to miss the point of the move: to launch the next
great era of Ursuline education in a facility that would support
and sustain the mission of the Sisters and the school.
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Robin Anzinger Galvin '65
But for me, the fact that the Sisters were cramped, the fact that
they taught days at Oak Street and hauled boxes to Blue Ash
at night, the fact that they made do with any available teaching
space (Sr. Mary Joseph taught Physics in the basement choral
room and never did have access to a lab) IS the point: We students and alums never knew how untenable the situation had
become. And why? Because they put us first. Like parents who
argue in private or hide financial strains from their children,
we were protected by the nuns. We blissfully went to school
and wailed with crazy surprise when the doors of the old gray
building closed for the last time.
I’ve worked at Ursuline for the past fifteen years. The school is
still putting Students First, still providing a secure environment
where our young women are free to learn, grow, become.
The pride I feel now might even be greater than the enormous
pride I felt as an Ursuline student in the sixties. So one day
I said to my husband, “Ursuline goes in the will.” I confess it
wasn't expressed as an item for discussion, but luckily my dear
husband whole heartedly agreed. A couple of signatures later,
that was that. Oh, it’s not enough to make the kids hysterical or
erect a new wing, but it’s my way of saying to Ursuline, “Wow.
We’ve been friends a long time, through many iterations – both
yours and mine. Thanks for everything, and this is for you.”
“Wow. We’ve been friends a long
time, through many iterations – both
yours and mine. Thanks for everything, and this is for you.”
N E XT ISSUE :
The Faculty
Alumnae of all ages, send us a story, paragraph or couple
of sentences about a faculty member past or present who
was special to you.Your memory might be funny ; it
might be touching ; it might just be a simple realization that you were taught well.You’re not limited to just
one anecdote. We look forward to preparing an issue
about the wonderful people who have taught at
Ursuline over the years. Golden Girls, this is a great
opportunity for you to share the way things used to be!
Please send to:
Robin Galvin / Ursuline Academy
5535 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
rgalvin@ursulineacademy.org
or call 513-791-5794 ext. 1110
Do it now while you’re thinking about it!
Thanks, as always, for makingVoices your voice.
N O W, T E L L U S A B O U T
Everything Else!
While Voices will always honor life’s major milestones –
marriage, birth, death – we’d love to know about what
we’ll call Everything Else. What is your work all
about? Do you enjoy it? Are you good at it? Is it making
a difference in the world of industry or non profit or
research or childcare or any other of a thousand directions you could have gone? How did you come upon your
“vocation”? Did you stumble into it, as many of us did, or
were you one of the lucky ones who had certain knowledge of what she wanted to do from early on? Is there
something you want to do next, as in “In my next life, I
actually will write a book instead of just talk about it.”
What would you do “in your next life”?
WITH
THANKS
“
IN THE OLDEN DAYS, before the
campaign, the library was a small but mighty
part of the school. I liken it to a lovely,
unset diamond. It possessed great value
and intrinsic worth, but it didn’t appear
to be very special. Even with all of its
fantastic resources, it was, unfortunately, not
appreciated for its inner beauty. Now, after
the campaign, Ursuline has finally installed
that beautiful, but underappreciated diamond
in a most gorgeous setting. The library is
definitely a showcase, front and center when
one enters the school. It is still a source
for fantastic academic resources, both print
and online but it also exhibits the esteem in
which learning is held by this school. I feel
that my program is valued and supported. If
I can’t be a positive force for education with
such a facility then I have no excuses but my
own shortcomings. We strive to be the “go
to” people for students and faculty with the
philosophy that we are a full-service library.
–Julie Burwinkel, Librarian
If you work, chances are you spend a lot of time doing
whatever it is you do. So tell us: What do you do?
Email your story to:
rgalvin@ursulineacademy.org
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ALUMNAE NEWS
Shannon Flynn Celarek ’73 and
Jennifer Salmon '02
Mary Stagaman '71
Mary Stagaman '71
Cincinnati, OH
Mary Stagaman '71, former UA board chair, was named
vice president of regional initiatives and executive director
of Agenda 360 for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
in July 2010. In this role, she is responsible for leading the
implementation of Agenda 360, an action plan to make
Cincinnati USA a leading region for talent, jobs, and economic
opportunity by 2020. Specifically, the plan calls for the creation
of 200,000 new jobs, attraction and retention of 150,000
new young professionals, and rising rates of economic selfsufficiency for all who call our region home. To reach these
ambitious goals, teams of business and civic leaders are
guiding initiatives in focus areas including business growth,
transportation, quality place, qualified workforce, government
collaboration, and inclusion. Mary joined the chamber after
25 years at the University of Cincinnati, most recently as the
university’s chief marketing officer and community liaison.
Shannon Flynn Celarek ’73
Jennifer Salmon '02
Cincinnati, OH
Shannon Flynn Celarek ’73 and Jennifer Salmon '02 graduated
as nurses from Xavier University’s MIDAS program. MIDAS
is direct entry into nursing as an MSN (master of science in
nursing.) The program is one of two in Ohio and only a few
in the nation accredited by the national nursing accreditation
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organization to simultaneously prepare individuals with nonnursing degrees to become registered nurses with master’s
level education. We will also be certified as Clinical Nurse
Leaders, a relatively new role that combines bedside nursing
with competence in research and implementing unit-based
pilots to improve patient care. It has been a rigorous but
amazingly rewarding journey, and getting to know and work
with Jenny is a real privilege. She is extremely intelligent,
resilient, courageous, humble, kind and committed to serving
those in greatest need – an excellent example of an Ursuline
woman. I’ve attached a photo from our first clinical rotation at
the beginning of our program Fall 2008. Cheers, Shannon.
shannonc@current.net
Patricia Hughes-Fitzgerald '91
Reston,VA
I started teaching at Archbishop McNicholas High School in
1998. While there, I taught US History and AP Government.
In 2002, I married Frank Fitzgerald, a fellow Cincinnatian. In
2004, Frank's job took us to the Washington, DC, metro area.
I have been teaching US Government and AP Government
at Broad Run High School since 2004, and I LOVE it! In
December 2009, we welcomed our son Jackson Douglas. Even
though we don’t live in Cincinnati, Cincinnati comes to visit us
often (my parents and my sister, Catherine Hughes '88) and we
come to Cincinnati as often as we can!
plh_fitzgerald@yahoo.com
Maggie Lackner Lairs '92
Cincinnati, OH
I enjoy staying at home with my three young children. I am
very involved in my church through service and bible study. I
also volunteer for Whiz Kids, a weekly tutoring program for
high risk kids. We welcomed our third child last March!
mags@cinci.rr.com
Puja Sehgal Jaspal '93
San Francisco, CA
Since graduating from UA in 1993 I went to UC’s College
of Engineering, worked at P&G, went on to Harvard for my
MBA and now work for Google in San Francisco. Nimesh and
I are proud to be new parents and to announce the birth of our
daughter, Shagun Jaspal. Shagun means "blessing" and she has
brought nothing but blessings to our family! We are all doing
great – happy and healthy!
pujalife@gmail.com
Suzanne Partridge Meiners '94
Cincinnati, OH
I recently moved back to Cincinnati to join Oncology
Hematology Care full time as an adult hematologist/
oncologist. My offices are in Blue Ash and Clifton! I have two
children, Luke (6) and Ava (4), with a third due in March. I’ve
been married to my husband, Shaun Meiners, for ten years.
partrism@yahoo.com
Carah Smith Tabar '95
Loveland, OH
I’m excited to get UA’s alumnae newsletter. Thank you! I’m
also delighted to announce the birth of our third son, Holden
Joseph, on August 26th. Big brothers Alexander (3 ½ ) and
Thatcher (1 ½ ) just love having another boy around. I guess
we’ll have to hope next time to get a future Ursuline lion!
Thanks for keeping us updated!
Wildflower1999@hotmail.com
Jennifer Wang MacCourt '96
Plymouth, MN
I obtained my Juris Doctorate in 2005 from the University of
Cincinnati College of Law and I have my Senior Professor in
Human Resources Certification, as well. After several years
of transient living, we settled in Plymouth, MN, in February
of 2008. I had my second daughter, Livia Ellen MacCourt on
December 9, 2009. Just like her big sister, Livy decided to time
her arrival with the first big snowstorm of the season…my two
little drama queens! I am primarily a stay-at-home mother. I do
some very part-time work as a travel editor for Makally Travel
where we specialize in event and travel planning for schools
(e.g., music performance trips or senior trips to Orlando.) For
fun, I just started making girls’ accessories (hair bows, tutus,
etc.) to sell, as well.
jennifer.maccourt@gmail.com
Corinne Wehby Bridges '98
Cincinnati, OH
I just read the January newsletter, it looks great! It sounds like
UA has a lot going on! I wanted you to know that on December
18, 2010 we welcomed a son, Edward Wehby Bridges, to the
family. While he wasn’t the 10lbs 6oz that his older brother
was, he was no light weight at 8 lbs 15oz! My husband Chris
is still enjoying his time working in the office of Faith and
Justice at Xavier University and will graduate from his doctoral
program at Ohio University this June. I recently resigned from
my position as a mental health counselor and am staying home
with the boys during the day and pursuing my doctorate in
counselor education from the University of Cincinnati in the
evenings. While I miss private practice, I am truly enjoying
the time I get to spend with my boys, as well as my continued
education.
Corinne.bridges@gmail.com
Lea Ann Chambers Fracasso '98
Chicago, IL
I just wanted you to know that I graduated from DePaul
College of Law in Chicago last May and was sworn into the
Illinois Bar on November 4, 2010. I am an associate at the law
firm of Cassiday Schade LLP in Chicago.
leaannfracasso@gmail.com
Amanda Buttrey '99
West Chester, OH
After a change in careers, I recently graduated from Ohio
State University College of Veterinary Medicine and am now
working in West Chester, OH. I married one of my best friends
since my days at UA, Jacob Vance, this past September. Most
of my UA girls, including Tricia Kelly Gavigan’s new baby
twin girls (future UA students!), were able to make it to the
celebration.
aeb1111@hotmail.com
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Anne Kraemer Diaz '99
Lawrence, KS
My husband Victor and I were married in July of 2009. My
matron of honor was Kristen Saile Dragoo '99 and my sister,
Mary Kraemer Meyer '92 was one of my bridesmaids. Other
UA women who attended the wedding were: Gwen Forte,
Valerie Lasko, Anne Morrow, Sara Albers Mately and Julia
Hoying Yoshida, all from '99. This past October we welcomed
the birth of our first child, Sophia Linda. We are enjoying our
daughter very much. She is fabulous!
I am currently the Executive Director (volunteer) for nonprofit
providing health care in Guatemala called Wuqu’ Kawoq. My
job is as an Ethnographer for a company called: Ethnographic
research, Inc. in Kansas City. I am also currently completing
my PhD in Anthropolgy at the University of Kansas.
Anne.e.kraemer@gmail.com
Jennifer Snead '99
Mason, OH
After attending my undergraduate years at The Ohio State
University in Columbus, Ohio, and graduating in Business
Administration in 2003, I graduated from law school at
Fordham University in New York City in May of 2009. I was
sworn in to the New York State Bar in April 2010 and joined
the law firm of Laura Devine Attorneys, LLC, in New York
City. Just recently, in October of 2010 I was transferred from
the New York City office of Laura Devine to the office in
London, United Kingdom.
Jennifer.m.snead@gmail.com
Suzanne Platt '99
Rockville, MD
After graduating from UA in 1999, I continued on to the
University of Virginia for a degree in Foreign Affairs. In
2002, I interned briefly with the Ministry of International
Economic Relations of the Republic of Serbia. This was less
than three years after the NATO bombing campaign to compel
the Serbs to withdraw from Kosovo and less than two years
after the overthrow of Milosevic. I worked on a project to
help bring Foreign Direct Investment to Serbia, under the
Prime Minister’s cabinet, just a few months before he was
assassinated. This internship led me to work with a Serbian
pharmaceutical manufacturer who was trying to break into
the U.S. market. For three years I lived in Washington, DC,
helped establish and run their U.S. corporation, and helped
find contract partners as well as their first pharmaceutical drug
for the U.S. market. At the same time, I worked to submit
the drug file for approval to the U.S. FDA . It was approved
two years later. I finished my MA International Relations
with a concentration on European Studies and International
Economics from Johns Hopkins University School for
Advanced International Studies (first a year in Italy and then
a year in DC). In 2007, I interned for the U.S. Embassy in
Belgrade in the Political Section during the last series rounds
of negotiations, shortly before Kosovo made its unilateral
declaration of independence from Serbia. For the last two
years I have been living in Belgrade, Serbia, though I’ve spent
much of that time overhauling a failing sales company in Poland
as its Managing Director, and living there for long stretches.
Suzanne.platt@gmail.com
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Elizabeth Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards '00
Cincinnati, OH
Elizabeth is the founder and CEO of Metro Innovation and
has recently written a book called “Startup” with advice for
entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur and former venture
capitalist herself Elizabeth wrote what she calls a “handbook”
for anyone who has ever wanted to start a company, but
worried about having the finances, strategy and resources to
make it happen. The book gives readers the tools to save up to
$100,000 in startup costs. You can check out her website at:
www.cincinnatiinnovates.com Congratulations, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth.ann.edwards@gmail.com
Caroline Raasch '00
New Orleans, LA
I became engaged to William Alquist of New Orleans, LA,
in the early fall and we are planning a March wedding along
Saint Charles Avenue. Also, the last of my dissertation research
was selected for publication in Alcoholism: Clinical and
Experimental Medicine and it was featured on MDLinx.com.
Cer42@hotmail.com
Bonnie Valerius Kramer '01
Cincinnati, OH
After graduating from Ursuline in 2001, I went on to Mount
Saint Joseph and graduated in '05 with a Bachelor’s in IEC. I am
currently teaching kindergarten for my fifth year at Nativity
Elementary in Pleasant Ridge. I’m excited to share the news of
my marriage to Nick Kramer, making me the new Mrs. Bonnie
Kramer!
mrsbonniekramer@aol.com
Erin McAfee Louis '01
Lexington, KY
I was married in April of 2008 to Michael Andrew Louis. We
were married in Flatrock, NC, and are currently living in
Kentucky.
erinmac217@hotmail.com
Caren Baginski '02
Denver, CO
After UA I attended Ohio University and spent a quarter
studying in Merida, Mexico, immersed in Spanish. Upon
college graduation, I spent two year stints in two cities:
Knoxville, TN where I was the decorating editor for
HGTV.com with Scripps Networks Interactive; and Denver,
CO, where I currently live and work as a Web writer/editor
and social media strategist for the Medical Group Management
Association (MGMA), a non-profit healthcare association for
medical practice administrators. I’m also plus one: my papillon,
Willow, is three years old.
In fall of 2009, I completed a vinyasa yoga teacher training
which transformed my life (much like Kairos did at UA.) I
teach three classes a week, and some of my aspirations include
deepening my practice in ashram. I divide my free time among
playing in the Rocky Mountains and Denver, exercising in Wash
Park, getting used to mile-high baking, freelance writing, and
skiing in the winter. Those dreams to write a book someday?...
Still there!
cbaginski@mgma.com
Nicole Corbin '02
Columbus, OH
I have enjoyed traveling in Central America, Europe and across
the US. I have also become an amateur runner completing my
first two half-marathons in 2010. After completing my masters
degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati,
I began working at the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, where
I served for three years. In September 2010 I moved to
Columbus and started working for the Ohio Rehabilitation
Services Commission where I assist the US Social Security
Administration, in determining which individuals qualify for
disability benefits
corbin.nicolem@gmail.com
Deborah Dryer '02
Edinburgh, Scotland
I’ve been an English Teacher and rowing coach at Elizabeth
Seton High School, since 2007, but began a one-year Master’s
program in English Literature at the University of Edinburgh,
Scotland, this past September. I plan to return to teaching
and coaching when I get back! I won two NCAA Division I
Championship titles with Brown’s Women’s Crew in both 2003
and 2004… Competing at the DI level was incredible!
dhdryer@gmail.com
Kristin Pearson Eberle '02
Bossier City, LA
I am happily married to my wonderful husband, Scott, whom I
met in college and became a mom to a 100 lb. rescue mutt, in
2008. The three of us are currently stationed in Louisiana with
the military.
kristin.eberle@barksdale.af.mil
Katie Donohoue Horwarth '02
Cincinnati, OH
Since graduating from UA, I married my high school
sweetheart, graduated from college Magna Cum Laude, and
bought a home. On January 20, 2010 we welcomed our
beautiful daughter, Aubrey Christine (Class of 2028), into our
family. My husband and I have traveled the country with my
family, including my mom, Chris Gray Donohoue '74, and have
been to many national parks. I will graduate with my master’s
degree in the Art of Teaching English from Miami University,
next summer! I hope everyone from the class of 2002 is loving
life as much as I am!
khorwarth@gmail.com
Laura Koehne '02
Cincinnati, OH
I am working on my master’s in Zoology from Miami
University and through the program have traveled to Kenya
and Trinidad for course work within the past two years. I will
complete one more expedition across the globe in the summer
of 2011 and then complete the program in December of 2011.
In addition to teaching biology and a general science course at
Indian Hill High School, I have recently taken over as Student
Government Advisor, as well. While it’s an incredibly busy task,
it has also proven to be very rewarding.
KoehneL@ih.k12.oh.us
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Moira Madden '02
Chicago, IL
I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA
in Marketing. I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland in 2005,
and was the editor-in-chief of the Dome yearbook at Notre
Dame, graduated in 2006. I’m currently working on my MBA
at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. If any
of our alums are interested in finding more information about
getting an MBA or has interest in the University of Chicago
or the Chicago area specifically, I am happy to help. I’m also
working at the University of Chicago Medical Center, as the
Assistant Director of Annual Funds. I would love to speak with
any students/alumnae who have specific questions about the
fundraising industry.
Moira.madden@gmail.com
Brigida Meyer '02
Liberty Township, OH
I graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Supply
Chain Management and I’m the Project Manager at Ferguson
Enterprises in West Chester. I will be marrying the most
amazing person I’ve ever met, Dan Loucks, in May of 2011!
Brigida.Meyer@ferguson.com
Alicia Perry '02
Kailua, Hawaii
After completing my B.S. from Youngstown State University I
did my post graduate studies at Northeastern Ohio University’s
College of Medicine, for my degree as an M.D. I am a US Navy,
Lieutenant, and am currently based out of MCBH Kaneohe Bay,
HI with a Marine squadron as a flight surgeon and am expected
to deploy with them soon.
ABP2016@hotmail.com
Sarah Vonderhaar Reder '02
Cincinnati, OH
I started my own business of selling bows for little girls. The
idea began with my daughter Brooke, who has had a bow on
her head since the day she was born. She is the inspiration
behind my shop and often the supermodel for my products.
Check out my "Pretty Much Adorable" website at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettymuchadorable
Katie Lytle Shammo '02
Maineville, OH
I graduated from Bowling Green State University and earned
my Bachelor’s Degree in piano performance. I married my
wonderful husband Brent and have two great kids - Ella, two
and a half and Brice, one year. I am a self employed piano
teacher.
kshammo@gmail.com
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Lauren Wilson '02
Cincinnati, OH
Upon graduating from Wittenberg University with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Fine Arts/French and Communication, I became
employed at General Electric in Tri County, where I serve
as the CBTS Project Manager. I studied and lived in Rennes,
France, for four months with a host family and traveled around
Europe.
laurene.wilson@GE.com
Jamie Woods '02
NewYork, NY
Since graduating from UA I also graduated from the University
of Cincinnati Cum Laude with a double major in Fashion
Design and Journalism. While in college I interned all over
the country for different design firms such as Coach, Ralph
Lauren and Saks. I also interned at Cincinnati Magazine where
I wrote articles and styled photo shoots. Before I graduated in
2008 I had accepted a job with Abercrombie and Fitch, where
I was the Associate Designer of women’s sweaters. I moved to
Columbus, OH, in July 2008 and lived up there until recently.
This past August I accepted a new job with American Eagle
Outfitters and moved from Columbus to New York City.
woodsj@ae.com
Kasey Wilson Hawkins '04
San Francisco, CA
I married Stewart Hawkins on May 1, 2010, at Saint Peter in
Chains Cathedral in Cincinnati. Nellie Debbeler '04 was my
maid of honor! Stewart and I met before our senior year of
high school at a summer program at the Air Force Academy
and started dating after Ursuline’s winter dance that year. We
dated all through college (at the Air Force Academy) and were
engaged our senior year of college. We’d been living apart since
we graduated in May of 2008 because I was stationed in Italy
and Stewart was stationed in Boston. We planned our wedding
over those two years long distance and were pleased to finally
be married last May. I left Italy last July to start law school in
California in August (the Air Force sent me to law school to
become a JAG.) Stewart is in language school in California and
we’re so happy to finally be living together as newlyweds, in
San Fransisco! We both hold Ursuline very close in our hearts,
since Stewart went to both the senior winter dance and prom
with me!
kcw.hawkins@gmail.com
Angelina Sinclair Kling '04
Cincinnati, OH
Jonathan and I were married in the Summit’s Immaculate Heart
of Mary chapel on Saturday, May 22, 2010. The reception
immediately followed at Kenwood Country Club. Dr. Julia
Sinclair '02 was the maid of honor, Karen Hopkins '04 was my
bridesmaid and Anna Ward '04 presented the Eucharistic gifts
during the ceremony. Mary Lenart Worth '00 was one of our
honored guests. We reside in Mt. Lookout.
angelinarosekling@gmail.com
contact me if you’d like to find out more or get involved in this
amazing fundraising experience that helps out so many needy
children.
Emily.rentschler@uky.edu
Kristen Robinson '05
New Haven, CT
Kristen Robinson is currently a 1st year MFA Candidate in Set
Design at Yale School of Drama, the number one program in
theatre in the nation. In 2009 she graduated cum laude from
Centre College, a liberal arts program ranked 13th in the
nation by Forbes Magazine. Her previous designs include Big
River, Oliver and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at The Carnegie
Visual and Performing Arts Center, Engaged at Cincinnati
Shakespeare Company, and New Edgecliff Theatre Company’s
production of Equus. She also recently served as art director
for Feiffer Dance Films, directed by Judy Dennis and produced
by Judy and Ellen Dennis. The film featured the choreography
of Susan Marshall and Larry Keigwin and was danced by
Andrea Weber, a star of the Merce Cunningham Dance
Company. Kristen has also worked in New York as an assistant
set designer for Obie Winner and internationally renowned set
designer Neil Patel.
You can view her work at: www.kristenrobinson.com
South Bend, IN
I recently had a meeting with my academic advisor to discuss
my first semester at Notre Dame, and my plans moving
forward. My time here has been fantastic, so far – great classes,
professors, friends and experiences. But I’ve also realized
that it was Ursuline and the people there that I have to thank
for preparing me so well, for my college experiences. This is
a rigorous environment, and as I pointed out to my advisor,
Ursuline really taught me how to manage my time and juggle
a busy course-load, activities, work, and social life, while
keeping it all in perspective. She even pointed out that, among
her records of all her students’ high schools, Ursuline stood
out! Whether I’m writing a paper, decorating my hall all night
Disney-princess style for a spirit competition, or making plans
for summer service programs, I’m constantly reminded of (and
grateful for) my time at UA and the teachers and friends I had
there. I absolutely love being part of the Notre Dame family,
but Ursuline will always be my first home!
cmondi@nd.edu
Chrissy Calahan '06
Trisha Reddy '10
West Hollywood, CA
I graduated from DePaul University in Chicago last June
with my BFA in Costume Design and moved to LA. I started
working as a Productions Assistant in the costume department
for “Traffic Light,” in August. It’s a new tv comedy, filming at
Fox Studios. Hopefully it will be airing soon!
chrissycallan@gmail.com
Emily Rentschler '07
Hamilton, OH
I am currently in my senior year at the University of Kentucky
studying Secondary Social Studies Education. I am also the
Vice Chair for the largest student run philanthropy event in
the South Eastern Conference. DanceBlue: The University
of Kentucky’s dance marathon is a year- long fund raising
event that ends with a 24 hour no-sleeping, no-sitting dance
marathon. The money raised directly benefits the University of
Kentucky Pediatric Oncology Clinic. Over 3,000 University
of Kentucky students participate through fund raising, dancing,
or volunteering.
Christina Mondi '10
Cincinnati, OH
Trisha Reddy, a first-year biology major at Xavier University
and a violinist, told her father about a technique she knew of
which is used to improve posture in actors and musicians. That
discussion led her to work with her father and two others on a
study at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center which
was presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy
of Pediatrics in San Francisco on October 2. Trisha is a 2010
graduate of Ursuline.
trishreddy@gmail.com
My four years at Ursuline taught me the importance of
philanthropy. The values and lessons I learned at Ursuline
are embedded in this philanthropy event. DanceBlue is in its
6th year and has raised over 2.1 million dollars. Feel free to
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The class of 1955 was inadvertently omitted from the last issue. They celebrated their
55th reunion at the Golden Girls luncheon in June.
Class of 1955: Sr. Lawrence Sickman OSU, Ann Saul, Barb Konkler Paul, Barb O'Brien Kramer, Lynette Busch, Mary Gormley
Budde, Rick Konkler Dahle, Betty Jansen Lampkin, Sr. Nancy Vollman OSU and Jeanne Schmidt
BOOK S IG N I N G
Amy Yasbeck
In With Love and Laughter, John Ritter, Amy Yasbeck
'80 shares her deeply personal and ultimately hopeful
journey of surviving the devastating loss of her husband, John Ritter who died unexpectedly in 2003 of
an undiagnosed aortic dissection.Yasbeck’s powerful
story reminds us that love never dies and the laughter
doesn’t have to end. Several alumnae attended Amy’s
book signing at Barnes & Noble in the fall.
Awhile back, we asked Ursuline alumnae to tell us why they give to Ursuline.
This was sent in from Gail Lutter Strietmann '74 too late for publication,
but we want to share it with you now:
FIVE CUTE COUSINS: “Andrea Lutter '08, Sarah Strietmann '10,
Jinnie Lacker '10, Amy Lacker '06, Abby Strietmann '05. They are
why I give financially to Ursuline. I want to give back in thanks for
what Ursuline has done for my family and to help the next
generation of young women have the opportunity of an Ursuline
education.” Thank you, Gail & family!
Some members of the Class of 1972 enjoyed a
Christmas get together.
Left side (back to front): Amy Peters Thomas, Maureen Bohlen Babbitt, Nancy
Funch Sauerland, Jeanne Busemeyer Sheldon; right (back to front): Susan
Ellerhorst Clear, Barb Linneman Jackson, Ellen Muething Lorentz, Dotti Christensen
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Births
Marissa Domizio '89
Jory Domizio 2.23.10
Kaitlin Habig Connelly '95
Riley Harrison 8.30.10
Libby Bauer Buschong '99
Tyler James 7.15.10
Meredyth Nichols Muller '89
Sebastian Timothy 10.21.10
Andrea Hallett Pellegrino '95
Alyssa Catherine 3.11.10
Amanda Buttrey '99
Jacob Vance 9.11.10
Shannon O'Meara Cameron '90
Tyler Joseph 2.11.10
Carah Smith Tabar '95
Holden Joseph 8.26.10
Katie Zipfel Leavy '99
Gardiner Emelia 1.07.11
Heather Hemsath Folzenlogen '91
Josephine Ann (Josie) 2.16.10
Casey McKeown Copley '96
Lucas Edward 10.19.09
Maura Habig Walker '99
Meredith Josephine 10.31.09
Tricia Hughes-Fitzgerald '91
Jackson Douglas 12.16.09
Shellie Alderson Leder '96
Edson Patrick (Eddie) 1.25.11
Anne Kraemer Diaz '99
Sophia Linda 10.25.10
Maggie Lackner Laird '92
Daphne Annette 3.11.10
Jennifer Wang MacCourt '96
Livia Ellen 12.08.09
Heather Olsen Chasey '01
Analiese Christine 2.05.10
Kristin Hogan Zepf '92
Gabrielle Marie 3.18.10
Christy Cappella Shafer '96
Estelle Jane (Stella) 9.01.10
Katie Lame Axe '02
Andrew Thomas (Andy) 11.20.10
Puja Sehgal Jaspal '93
Shagun Kaur 11.22.10
Corinne Wehby Bridges '98
Edward Wehby 12.18.10
Lindsay Johnson '06
Macalister Thomas 8.30.10
Aimee Sundberg '06
Carson Robert 10.05.10
Sebastian Timothy, son of Ernest and Meredyth Nichols Muller '89
Shagun, daughter of Nimesh and Puja Sehgal Jaspal '93
Jory Domizio Backwell, son of James Backwell and
Marissa Domizio '89
Analiese Christine, daughter of Ross and Heather Olsen Chasey '01
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Marriages
Angela Ancona '94
Matt Brown 8.27.10
Mary McCarty '02
Greg Mecoli 11.27.10
Rebecca Meismer Farro '95
Bill Farro 8.27.10
Jill Mueller '02
Andrew Deines 6.10
Casey McKeown '96
Matt Copley 7.03.10
Amy Myers '02
Nick CaJacob 7.11.09
Ashley Cannon '98
Kevin Copley 10.02.10
Margy Keefe '03
Joseph Cramer 6.19.10
Josephine Kosmalski '98
Andrew McKenrick 10.08.10
Molly Muething '03
Shawn Ironmonger 9.22.10
Lindsay Caskey '01
Tim Weinkam 10.09
Jenny Hagen '04
Tony Teufel 5.22.10
Melissa Herdeman '01
Jed Pritchett 10.09
Kristin Kaminski '04
Walt Sweeney 10.23.10
Erin McAfee '01
Michael Louis 4.05.08
Angelina Sinclair '04
Jonathan Kling 5.22.10
Quite a few alums were present this past September at the wedding of Amanda
Buttrey! Pictured, left to right are: sister of the bride, Christina Buttrey Tendam '90,
Meagan Webb '99, Kara Wanstrath '99, Lora Edwards '99, the bride, Dr. Amanda
Buttrey Vance '99, Tricia Kelly Gavigan '99, Valerie Ellois '99, Alena Cianchetti '97
and her infant son, Balin Wong
Amy Muething '01
John Durbin 8.7.10
Bonnie Valerius '01
Nick Kramer 6.26.10
Carin Boone '02
Chris Poutier 9.25.10
Maggi Bulla '02
Jake Keefe 1.2.10
Casey McKeown Copley '96 with her husband Matt
and their son, Lucas
Elizabeth Donelan '02
Jeremy Williams 8.21.10
Kelly Hinckley '02
Chris Brennan 12.8.10
Jen Hyland '02
Jonathan Kemling 9.25.10
Bonnie Valerius Kramer '01 and her husband, Nick, on 6.26.10
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The Ursuline girls of '99 at Anne Kraemer's wedding on 7.11.10
include: matron of honor Kristen Saile Dragoo, Sara Albers Matley,
Anne Morrow, Gwen Forte, the bride Anne Kraemer Diaz, Valerie
Lasko and Julia Hoying Yoshida
Sister of the bride Julia Sinclair '02, the bride, Angelina
Sinclair Kling '04 and bridesmaid Karen Hopkins '04
Kristin Kaminski Sweeney '04 married high school sweetheart, Walt Sweeney
The bridesmaids and Anne's mom at her wedding: Lynne Kraemer, Kristen Saile Dragoo '99,
mother-of-the-bride Linda Kraemer, Anne Kraemer Diaz '99 and Mary Kraemer Meyer '92
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In Memoriam
We extend our deepest sympathy to the following students and alumnae:
Jeanne Haas Gauthier '50
8.30.2010
Patricia Glueck Michel '56
4.30.2010
Ellen Winter Rolfes '56
9.25.2010
Joyce Endres Richter '61
11.2.2010
Ann Schulte Kopp '62
7.4.2010
Nancy Lichtenberg Smith ‘65
6.25.2010
Mary Beth Nead McGowan '65
1.31.11
Virginia Ann Tuchfarber Brennan (1.10.2011), mother of Paula
Brennan Ryan '70 & Barbara Brennan Cassel '72; grandmother of Kelly
Ryan '95; mother-in-law of Michelle Roemer Brennan '70
R. Walter Brisken (1.21.2011), father of Elizabeth Brisken Stanis '74;
grandfather of Karyn Bischoff McGovern '90, Christa Brisken Redden
'92, Kristin Bischoff '93, Megan Bischoff Jaskaski '97; grandfather-inlaw of Holly Westendorf Brisken '95
Sister Joan Brosnan, OSU (2.9.2011), Ursuline faculty member
1946-1964.
Margaret Browne (10.18.2010), mother of Rhoda Browne
Obermeier '71
Erwin C. “Win” Buehler (11.20.2010), uncle of Barb Buehler
Becker '76 & Becky Buehler Catino '79
Gregory Bunker (12.28.2010), brother of Julie Bunker Strahl '67 &
Ann Bunker '69
Helen Cooper Bunker (1.10.2011), wife of Joe Bunker, sister-inlaw of Sally Bunker Fellerhoff Olberding '49; mother of John Bunker, &
mother-in-law of Kathy Bunker
Ann Blum Buse (8.28.2010), mother-in-law of Diane Ash Buse '80
Andrew Caress (8.4.2010), brother of Courtney O’Neil Caress '95
John E. “Jack” Carrigan III (12.1.2010), brother of Sally Carrigan
Kennedy '58
Patricia Daly Pottebaum '74
9.26.2010
Joseph E. Conrad (11.13.2010), husband of the late Jean Funch
Conrad (6.2.07)
Kimberly Vorbroker Berman '77
11.14.2010
Ruth J. Conway (8.28.2010), wife of Robert Conway; mother of
Kathleen Conway Bell '79, Bitsy Conway Smyjunas '81, & Loi Conway
'86; grandmother of Natasha Bell '11
Yoshio “Kelly” Adachi (11.18.2010), father of Kellene Adachi '63
Kate M. Corbin (9.4.2010), grandmother of Nicole Corbin '02
Gloria Almond (11.23.2010), mother-in-law of Carol Lutter
Almond '70
Rose Marie Hoffman Craven (1.19.2011), mother of Connie
Craven Boyd '73; grandmother of Keri Craven Nicklen '95
Nancy Ancona (9.4.2010), mother of Angela Ancona '94
Joseph Henry Currin (7.18.2010), brother of Mary Egan; uncle of
Maggie Egan '11 & Clare Egan '12
Andrea Argus (9.5.2010), mother of Kathleen "Katie" Argus '05
Ruth H. Arszman (9.7.2010), grandmother of Julie Arszman
Moores '87
Harold Bachemin (6.10.2010), father of Sue Bachemin Sevigny '76
Charles Balz Sr. (9.23.2010), father-in-law of Mary Joy Balz '72
Elizabeth Rizer Barnes (11.14.2010), grandmother of Nikki
Moeller '03 & Shelly Moeller '05
Vincent H. Beckman, Jr. (1.3.2011), father of Betsey Beckman '75
& Julie Beckman '77
Dorothy Schaffer Bender (1.20.2011), mother-in-law of Mary
Bender; grandmother-in-law of Kelley Tabb Bender '86; grandmother
of Eric Bender; great-grandmother of Carolyn Bender '10 & Liz
Bender '13
Kim Vorbroker Berman '77 (11.14.2010), wife of Brian Berman
Thomas Bertram (8.2.2010), brother of Kathy Bertram '60
Kevin J. Beyrer (6.17.2010), father of Amanda Beyrer Paulson '03
Ruth Boehman (10.24.2010), mother of Judy Boehman
O’Malley '61
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Myron L. Dale (12.14.2010), father of Hillary Dale '08
Kristin Daniel (7.29.2010), daughter of Mary Busener Daniel '72
James A. Delaney, Ph.D. (1.20.2011), husband of Marianne
Kleinhaus Delaney '64; brother-in-law of Helen Kleinhaus
Martin '58
Ferdinand Derrick (11.16.2010), father of Julie Derrick Grombala
'78; grandfather of Ellen Derrick Stephenson '95
Alvin Robert “Al” Dirr (9.2.2010), father of Heather Dirr
Bickford '92
Alma Lobstein Doyle (11.12.2010), mother of Linda Staneck;
grandmother of Kimberly Staneck Mead '98
Margaret Young Egbers (1.11.2011), grandmother of Elizabeth
Egbers '08
William H. “Bill” Evers (5.10.2010), father of Leslie Evers Kaplan
'67 & Janice Evers Brielmaier '68
Lois Fath (5.13.2010), mother of Jane Ratchford Hausterman '69
Virginia Ruth Feldhues (1.8.2011), grandmother of Kate
Feldhues '06
Rosemary Ficker Forbes (12.30.2010), mother-in-law of Virginia
Meyer Forbes '62
Donald P. Fovel (7.18.2010), father of Amy Fovel Salisbury '83
Norma Shields Fox (12.10.2010), grandmother of Stephanie
Fox '03
Naomi Frazier (12.17.2010), legal guardian of Naomi Kinney '81
Jeanne Haas Gauthier '50 (8.30.2010), wife of Lawrence Gauthier
Elizabeth “Betty” Gibboney (11.15.2010), mother-in-law of
Betsey Rowekamp Gibboney '73; grandmother of Maureen “Maury”
Gibboney '05
Annemarie Gottschall (8.28.2010), grandmother of Emily
Gottschall Huff '01 & Holly Gottschall '09
Nikolaus Gottschall (9.6.2010), grandfather of Emily Gottschall
Huff '01 & Holly Gottschall '09
Mary Ellen Gusweiler (9.26.2010), grandmother of Carly Shumrick
'10 & Kelly Gusweiler '14; mother-in-law of Kim Gusweiler '76
William J. “Sleet” Hailstones (1.21.2011), brother of Barbara
Hailstones '69
Mary Lou Hain (8.9.2010) mother-in-law of Julie Spohr Hain '76
James Heath (9.3.2010), father of Nancy Heath Taylor '79
Jo Ann Helfrich (11.10.2010), mother of Wendy Helfrich
McGovern '96
Mary Beth Nead McGowan '65 (1.31.2011), wife of Richard
McGowan; sister of Judy Nead Sweeney '52 and the late Eileen Nead
Hackett '59
Ivan Misrach (8.11.2010), husband of Patricia Crotty Misrach '57;
father of Julie Misrach Snyder '83
Joyce Molloy (8.14.2010), mother of Christine Molloy Carey '77 &
Kathleen Molloy Sebastian '89
Dorothy Monahan (8.12.2010), sister of Robert Conway; aunt of
Kathleen Conway Bell '79, Bitsy Conway Smyjunas '81, & Loi Conway
'86; great-aunt of Natasha Bell '11
Norman A. Murdock (9.11.2010), grandfather of Maria Murdock '06
Mary Murray (8.17.2010), mother of Molly Murray Petre '76
Thomas A. Nestor (9.11.2010), father of Erin Nestor '84
Richard L. “Dick” Nurre (10.29.2010), father of Martha Nurre
Puckett '77, Joanne Nurre Bayer '81, Nancy Nurre Douglass '83,
& Terri Nurre Kinmonth '79 (9.1.1996); father-in-law of Marianne Pater
Nurre '77; brother-in-law of Rosemary Dulle Lutmer '47
Gregory Paul Olberding (10.19.2010), husband of Sally Bunker
Fellerhoff Olberding '49; father-in-law of Martha Kinker Olberding '84;
step-father of Libby Fellerhoff '74, Ellen Fellerhoff Schofield '75, Martha
Fellerhoff '76, Becky Fellerhoff '80
Samuel Pasqualetti (12.27.2010), father of Antoinette Pasqualetti
Pereira '68
Anne Marie Helms (11.2.2010), mother of Mary Ellen Helms '03 &
Emma Helms '07
Ralph Paul (12.5.2010), brother-in-law of Barbara Konkler Paul '55
Robert James Johannigman (6.3.2010), husband of Lois Levy
Johannigman '45; father-in-law of Nancy Robson Johannigman '73
Joshua Pflum (9.11.2010), nephew of Joe and Katie Pflum, Sarah
Pflum Mock '82, & Mary Pflum Cassidy '85; cousin of Amanda Mock '07,
Charlotte Mock '10, Rebecca Mock '12, & Chelsea Pflum '08; grandson
of John and Barbara Pflum
Leon L. Jones (1.1.2011), husband of Maryellen George Jones '52
J. William “Bill” Kanter (6.18.2010), father of Terry Kanter McKay
'69 & Mary Kanter Gottlieb '73
Peter Keane (1.31.2011), father of Mary Keane '75, Susan Keane '76,
Margaret Keane '78, & Catherine Keane '84
Ruth E. Kohmescher (7.24.2010), mother of Bonita Kohmescher
Strunk '63, Judy Kohmescher Berris ‘68, & Carol Kohmescher '71
Paul L. Kramer (12.12.2010), husband of Barbara Burb Kramer '63;
father of Kimberly Kramer Severin '85, Katy Kramer Bodenburg '88, &
Kerri Kramer Celmer '95
Amelia Payne (11.4.2010), mother of Patricia Anne Payne '67
John Robert Piening (1.18.2011), father of Sarah Piening Furia '76
& Joanne Piening Scott '81; father-in-law of Eileen (John) McDonald
Piening '75
William Plogsted (1.4.2011), father of Gail Plogsted Moe '67
Kathleen Pullman (10.28.2010), mother of Peggy Jo Pullman Martin
'89 & Cheri Pullman Lemmerman '91
Marie Putt (9.19.2010), grandmother of Andrea Putt '94
Gail Ruwe Lamping '66 (2.03.11), sister of Mary Joy Ruwe '66
Ellen Winter Rolfes '56 (9.25.2010), sister of Patty Winter Long '46,
Ann Winter Fox '48, the late Martha Winter Corkery '49 & Beth Winter
Corkery '52
Marilyn Leindecker (11.8.2010), mother of Jana
Leindecker-Gavin '82
Richard W. Roll (11.14.2010), father of Robin Roll Novak '74;
grandfather of Kendal Novak '07
Sister Joan Leonard, OSU (7.24.2010), formerly known as Sister
Mary Robert, Ursuline sister
Maureen A. Ross (1.25.2011), sister of Brian Ross & David Ross;
sister-in-law of Julie Milam Ross '76; aunt of Theresa Ross '05, Sarah
Ross '07, Mary Ross '08, & Frannie Ross '11
Charles Lane, Jr. (11.20.2010), grandfather of Meghan Kamp '04
Elaine Lutter (1.3.2011), mother of Cheryl Lutter White '69, Carol
Lutter Almond '70, Gail Lutter Strietmann '74, & Jeffrey Lutter;
grandmother of Abby Strietmann '05, Sarah Strietmann '10, & Andrea
Lutter '08, sister of Marjorie Niehaus '56.
David J. Matre (9.5.2010), son of Gail Schneider Matre '55
Margaret O’Donnell McDonald (12.27.2010), mother of Eileen
McDonald Piening '75, Barbara McDonald Seelen '77, & Mary Ann
McDonald Mottola '79
Marion Meister Rost (12.28.2010), mother of Suzanne Rost
McGuine '75
Lawrence J. “Rusty” Russell (12.25.2010), brother of Carol
Dettenwanger; uncle of Sarah Dettenwanger '04
Kathleen T. Sandquist (7.20.2010), mother of Bill Sandquist;
grandmother of Molly Sandquist '95 and Mary Sandquist '99
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Rosemary Westerman Schlotman (1.16.2011), grandmother of
Katy Schlotman Holmes '96
J. Byron Sensibauch (11.1.2010), grandfather of Chelsea
Sensibaugh '09
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Caroline Lyons Shaffer (11.28.2010), mother-in-law of Chris
Brandstetter Shaffer '75; grandmother of Lauren Shaffer '04, Becky
Shaffer '07, Caitlin Shaffer '10 & Emily Shaffer '15
William Schimanski (12.9.2010), brother of the late Mary Jane
Schimanski A'Hearn ‘45 & Suzanne Schimanski Diehl '46; uncle of
Christine Diehl Noble, Ph.D. '71, Marianne Diehl Parker '75, & Helen
Diehl Fox '77
Robert “Sim” Simminger (10.8.2010), father of Sandra “Sindy”
Simminger Held '66; grandfather-in-law of Jamie Windsor Held '95
Nancy Lichtenberg Smith '65 (6.25.2010), sister of Ann
Lichtenberg Blomberg '59
James Smith (9.9.2010), father-in-law of Colleen Conner Smith '84
Ruth Stubbers (10.22.2010), mother of John Stubbers; mother-inlaw of Lynn Brockman Stubber '81; grandmother of Erica Stubbers '08,
Jackie Stubbers '09, & Natalie Stubbers '12
Chester C. Sudbrack Jr. (8.6.2010), husband of Kay Koerner
Sudbrack '50; father of Stephanie Sudbrack-Busam '76; grandfather of
Megan Busam '05 & Morgan Busam '08
Betty Surkamp (7.22.2010), mother of Amy Surkamp '79
Donald R. Swallen (10.14.2010), husband of Mary McKnight
Swallen '57
Michael Tabb (8.8.2010), son of Donald and Carol Tabb; brother of
Kelley Tabb Bender '86; uncle of Carolyn Bender '10 & Liz Bender '13
Pamela Tennant (7.28.2010), mother of Abigail Tennant '10
Adelaide Wessling (10.13.2010), sister-in-law of Fr. Jack Wessling
James W. Whitely (9.13.2010) father of Ann Brinkmann
Eugene B. Wilger (6.10.2010), husband of Clare Castellini Thornton
Wilger '46; step-father of Barbara Thornton Mardell '80 & Joanne
Thornton DeNaeyer '77
Raymond H. Williams (7.19.2010), father of Roselinda Williams
Cassini '68, Erin Williams '75, Andrea Williams Ehoodin '77,
Jennifer Williams '80, Patricia Williams Payiatis '82, & Lisa Williams
Newbold '85
Dorothy M. Winter (7.31.2010), mother of Doris Winter Cambruzzi
'69, Carolyn Winter Archdeacon '74, & Joanne Winter Rizkallah '78;
grandmother of Christina “Caci” Cambruzzi '00 & Julia Rizkallah '10
Edward T. Wubbolding (11.4.2010), brother-in-law of Sandra
Trifilio Wubbolding '61
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THANKS
“
I’M NOT A TEACHER but I am really
grateful for the beautiful and roomy
Nurse’s Office! I think one of the things
that we have really improved on is that we
serve the health needs of our girls much
better. We will soon have Nursing software
installed called SNAP. We’ll be able to have
a “chart” for each student and keep track of
their medications, clinic visits, etc.
It’s going to be great!
–Cindy Broderick, School Nurse
Mother of Jennifer '06 & Emily '09
Help Ursuline Stay In Touch
The Ursuline community enjoys charting the progress of our talented graduates. We would appreciate your assistance
in keeping us informed of your journey. This can be accomplished in various ways:
1) Send an email to either dgruber@ursulineacademy.org OR mlapille@ursulineacademy.org.
2) You can also visit www.ursulineacademy.org and follow the link “For Alumnae” at the top of
the home page. From there click on “What’s New With You” and tell us what you are doing.
ALUMNAE
3) Or you can cut out the form below and mail it to Ursuline Academy Alumnae Office,
5535 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
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MAIL TO: Ursuline Academy Alumnae Office,
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Can You Help Us Find These “Lost” Alumnae?
From time to time we lose track of our graduates. If you have any information about any of the alumnae
listed below please share with UA using any one of the forms of communication described above.
1986
Tonya Baker
Julia Bathori
Lynne-Anne Kelly Bruns
Megan Feck Busch
Mary Jutze DiGiancinto
Mary Earls
Melissa Flaugher
Gretchen Hauser
Kelly McNally Horstman
Florence Hsia
Jill Jerry
Alicia Louis Jewell
Kirsten McKinnon
Michelle Noll
Peri Phillips
Karen Pottebaum
Karen Rapien
Amy Schultz Reuthe
Kristine Sargeant
Karen Schreiber
Victoria Wall
1991
Jessica Bergholz
Beth Gallatin
Lisa Weickert Gruber
Amanda Haberer
Christine Habib
Heather Haynes
Stephanie Huber
Ranee Mehra
Carrie Mihal
Claudia Mueller
Verna Perez
Daria Quinn
Krista Schriml
Alyson Kennett Trudeau
Michelle Watzek
Gretchen Wenstrup
Natalie Zelina
Monica Niemann Zumstein
1996
Laura Alexander
Janee Bartoszek
Ebony Belser
Sarah Boylan
Eileen Choi
Melissa Effer
Sarah Faecher
Melissa Luning Fine
Summer Grose
Shawntae Hull
Kathleen Kent
Caroline Lee
Wendy McGovern
Deepa Nagesetty
Vanessa Policani
Katherine Roenker
Lori Saffin
Sarah Thompson
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2001
Lucy Barton
Megan Burns
Allison Cash
Megan DeSantis
Christina Evans
Anastasia Fort
Monique Gentry
Emily Langford
Laura Schimian
Sara Smithson
Lindsay Weinkam
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Calendar of
Upcoming Events
Run for the Lions 5K
April 10
Alumnae Easter Egg Hunt
April 16
Spring Raffle Drawing
May 16
Golden Girls Mass & Luncheon
June 17
All School Reunion
June 18