UA Alumni Newsletter Summer 2008.pmd
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UA Alumni Newsletter Summer 2008.pmd
URSULINE Alumni Volume I, Number 2 ACADEMY Newsletter Summer 2008 A publication of the Ursuline Academy Foundation for Alumni and Friends of Ursuline Academy in Springfield, Illinois “My last word to you... is that you live in harmony, united together, all of one heart and will. Be bound to one another by the bond of charity, esteeming each other, helping each other, bearing with each other in Jesus Christ.” ~St. Angela Merici Welcome New Alums! The 151st and final graduating class of Ursuline Academy Virginia Boehl Emily Page Dale Davis Anthony Pier Jessica Drendel Carmela Ribaudo Ariana Farlese Kori Stewart Parker Freiburg Shane Sullivan Abigail Mandeville Emily Thoele Jacob Maynerich Hannah Young Lauren Oldfield Congratulations Graduates! The Tradition Continues... Who would have thought? When the Academy was closed last year, many lamented that they had just taken part in their final chicken dinner. With no school, there would be no way to feasibly carry on the tradition. Enter the Knights of Columbus Council 4175, located in the Devereaux Heights neighborhood. In mid-winter, the Ursuline Academy Foundation received word that the men of the Knights of Columbus wanted to partner together and carry on the Chicken Dinner tradition. Part of the proceeds from the event would be used by the Council for their own efforts on behalf of Catholic education and part of the proceeds would be donated to the Ursuline Academy Foundation Scholarship Fund. In short, a perfect marriage. The end result? On May 4th, volunteers from the Knights of Columbus Council, Ursuline Academy alumni, former faculty, students, and parents came together to serve nearly 3,000 meals and raise $5,000 for the Ursuline Academy Foundation Scholarship Fund. Planning is already underway for the 36th Annual Chicken Dinner. Stay tuned to future newsletters and the UA Foundation website for more details! Summer 2008 35th Annual Chicken Dinner Ann (Power) Rosetto (‘80) and Tina (Brock) Gladden (‘82) filling carry-out orders during the 35th Annual Chicken Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 4175 and the Ursuline Academy Foundation. Check out more pictures from this year’s dinner on page 4! Page From the Desk Of... The Ursuline Academy Foundation has been established as a not for profit foundation with a mission to preserve the heritage of Ursuline Academy and to perpetuate Catholic education consistent with the values of Roman Catholicism and the ideals of the Ursuline Sisters. Ursuline Academy Foundation Board of Directors Rev. Msgr. John R. Ossola President Carolyn Oxtoby Vice President for Historic Preservation Barb Burris (‘72) Vice President for Alumni Affairs Derrick Jones (‘96) Vice President for Public Relations Susan (Jones) Gallagher (‘75) Secretary Beth (Marx) Mayfield (‘82) Treasurer Sr. Madonna O’Hara OSU (‘55) Sr. Elisa Ryan OSU Ursuline Academy Alumni Association Officers Lynda (Bucci) Snodsmith (‘68) President Lisa Sabo (‘82) Vice-President Angie Meneghetti (‘82) Secretary Beth (Marx) Mayfield (‘82) Treasurer Ursuline Academy Alumni Newsletter Editors Derrick Jones (‘96) Beth (Marx) Mayfield (‘82) The Ursuline Academy Alumni Newsletter is published by the Ursuline Academy Foundation for alumni and friends of Ursuline Academy, Springfield, Illinois. Ursuline Academy Foundation PO Box 8748 Springfield, Illinois 62791 www.uafoundation.us info@uafoundation.us Page 2 Rev. Msgr. John R. Ossola President, Ursuline Academy Foundation As I write this, commencement ceremonies for the 151st graduating class of Ursuline Academy have ended. These graduates were the 15 students who elected to take advantage of the “Senior Experience” offered by SCI-Benedictine after the closure of Ursuline Academy. While the crowd was much smaller that we have been used to in past years, there was still the excitement and anticipation of the graduates as they put their High School years behind them and look forward to their college years. Graduates, friends and family heard from Dale Davis, class president, and former Ursuline teacher Sheila Walk. Diplomas were awarded by SCI Dean Rick Rosetto. As has been the custom, the Alumni Association had the candle-lighting ceremony to remind the graduates they are to carry the light of the spirit of UA into the future. Beth Mayfield spoke on behalf of the UA Foundation and assured us that the Foundation would continue to work to keep the spirit and heritage of UA alive and to promote the motto “Serviam.” Also, we honored two of our own: Tony DelGiorno, class of 1996, was awarded Alumnus of the Year and former principal John Stimler, a graduate of St. Teresa’s in Decatur, was presented with an “honorary” alumnus award. There was obviously an aura of sadness during the whole event and many Ursuline memories of years past were shared by all. As we move forward to preserve the heritage of Ursuline, we ask that all in our Ursuline family pray for the continued success and health of the UA Foundation. Thank you for all your spiritual and financial support of our efforts. Lynda (Bucci) Snodsmith (‘68) President, Ursuline Academy Alumni Association What a successful year it has been already! And there are still months to go! I’m thrilled to report, as you will read, that the Chicken Dinner (brought back to life through the gracious partnership of the Knights of Columbus #4175) raised $5,000 for our Ursuline Academy Foundation Scholarship Fund. Also noted in this issue of the Alumni Newsletter, the Alumni Association honored two extraordinary members of our Ursuline family during commencement exercises in May. Tony DelGiorno, class of 1996, was presented with our Alumnus of the Year award in recognition of his work in the days and weeks following Ursuline’s closure and his continued work with the Ursuline Academy Foundation. The Alumni Association wanted to also recognize the work of John Stimler, former UA principal. John was a rock for all of us in the Ursuline community -- most importantly current students -- when the closure was announced. Though not an alumnus of Ursuline Academy, John is a graduate of St. Teresa’s in Decatur, a sister academy founded by the Ursulines. Thank you to all of you for your efforts to keep the Ursuline spirit of Serviam alive in our community. Together, we can continue to make a positive difference in our society as we live out the values of Saints Angela and Ursula. Thank you! Special thanks go to Paula Staab Polk (‘73) of Staab Polk Memorial Home in Chatham, Illinois for making a generous donation to help off-set the cost of publishing this issue of the Alumni Newsletter. If you are interested in underwriting the Alumni Newsletter, email us at info@uafoundation.us Summer 2008 Alumnus of the Year: Anthony J. DelGiorno, Class of 1996 “Do something…Get moving…Be confident…Risk new things…Stick with it…” It seems wholly appropriate to look to the words of St. Angela Merici when trying to choose an alum to honor with the Alumni of the Year award. That person should be someone who embodies the Ursuline tradition of service; someone who continues the tradition of action of Mother Mary Joseph Woulfe and the Ursuline Sisters who came to Springfield one-hundred fifty-one years ago and within the span of sixteen days founded Ursuline Academy. By that criteria, I can think of no better person to receive this year’s Alumni of the Year honor than Shirley and Joseph’s son and my friend and fellow classmate of 1996, Tony DelGiorno. Within hours of the announcement last year that our Ursuline would close its doors, dumbfounded and heartbroken emails between my office in Washington, DC, and Tony’s office in Springfield were flying back and forth. The world seemed to stop. We knew, as the entire alumni community knew, something needed to be done. Luckily for our Ursuline family, Tony was in the right place at the right time. Pushing his legal training to its limits (who knew lawyers could be so useful?), Tony was instrumental in the quick formation and incorporation of the Ursuline Academy Foundation which would become the vehicle to try and save the school. There were many late night, hours-long phone calls strategizing and brainstorming (which were a far cry from the late night, hours-long phone calls of our days at Ursuline strategizing the best layouts for the yearbook). If he got 12 hours of sleep that first week, I’d be surprised. This is not to say that he alone is responsible for the establishment of the Foundation. Indeed, there were many Summer 2008 alumni, faculty, family and students gathered together exploring every conceivable angle for keeping the Academy open. From his post, however, Tony served as both cheerleader and pro-bono legal counsel, which aided and advanced the efforts of the gathered community. With sadness, we know the end result of those early efforts. But from those late spring days has risen something greater. The Foundation had, as its original mission: to preserve the heritage of Ursuline Academy and to perpetuate Catholic education consistent with the values of Roman Catholicism and the ideals of the Ursuline Sisters. Leave it to a lawyer to include a flowery clause in the mission statement leaving the door open for other endeavors. Tony’s foresight in structuring the Foundation has made it possible for us to continue to advance our Ursuline tradition and value of service in the absence of an educational institution. He has helped lay the groundwork to preserve and promote something that is greater than all of us: compassionate service to the world around us. If that doesn’t scream “Serviam,” I don’t know what does. And, like any Ursuline grad, his service didn’t stop at the water’s edge. Tony continues on as general counsel for the Ursuline Academy Foundation making sure that ever “I” is dotted and every “T” is crossed. All of it without anything in return but the satisfaction of knowing that his contributions will bear fruit in future generations that embrace the Ursuline value of service to others. That, and the satisfaction of knowing he left a photo to posterity in our senior yearbook of me, surrounded by classmates, sleeping in Mrs. Oulvey’s 8th period English lit class. -Derrick Jones, Class of 1996 UAF Vice President for Public Relations Page 3 Scenes from the 35th Annual Chicken Dinner Anthony Kohlrus and Shane Sullivan marking bags for carry-out. Elizabeth and Katie Lewis in the dining room. Jim Sandhaas mans the chicken fryer. Kevin Danner and Dan Rachford taking a short break from their kitchen duties. ABC News Channel 20’s Laura Lindvig interviews Dale Davis. Channel 20 did a live report during the 6pm news. Mandy Gleason and Greg Trello out in the drive-thru. Lori Kohlrus filling carry-out orders. Ray Trello and Mike Moffett breading chicken out in the “fry shack.” John Stimler, Andy Jones and Sarah Peters take a moment to pose for the camera. Becky Meyer working hard in the “fry shack.” Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus #4175 and all of the volunteers who helped make this year’s Chicken Dinner a success!! More pictures are posted at www.uafoundation.us. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! Page 4 Chris Reynolds, Kayleigh Mayfield and Jessica Williams. Summer 2008 Operation Makeover: New UA Foundation Website Up & Running The UA Foundation website: an online forum for alumni and friends! Honorary Alumnus of the Year: If you haven’t visited the UA Foundation website (www.uafoundation.us) lately, you don’t know what you’re missing! In late April, the website received a complete makeover allowing us to share more information with alumni and friends. The new site features an Alumni Center which contains digital copies of the Alumni Newsletter, as well as Reunion Updates and listings. In addition, monthly e-mail newsletters are going out providing the latest information. If you’re not on the e-mail list, just send an email to alumni@uafoundation.us. Be sure to include your name (and maiden name) and year of graduation. Our thanks go out to Chris Ratcliffe, husband of Sara (Stremsterfer) Ratcliffe (‘88) for his efforts in quickly setting our original webpage last May! Survey for new high school finds strong but limited support As we went to press with the Alumni Newsletter last fall, the UA Foundation sponsored a survey among the Springfield Catholic grade school parents to determine what level of support existed, if any, to form a new Catholic During May’s Commencement high school. The survey was open for three weeks and ceremonies, the Alumni Association required the voluntary participation of parents. Responses awarded a second, honorary Alumnus were submitted on-line or by hand. of the Year award to former Ursuline At the request of Fr. Ossola, Robert Poorman, Ed.D., principal John Stimler in recognition of his efforts on president emeritus of Lincoln Land Community College and behalf of the Academy and students following the a supporter of Catholic education in Springfield, reviewed closure announcement last year. John is a graduate of St. and analyzed the survey results, which on their face Teresa’s (also founded by the Ursulines) in Decatur. appeared promising as the survey yielded that nearly 72% Congratulations and thank you for everything, John! of parents were supportive of the idea of a second Catholic high school. While this appeared to be overwhelming support, the basis of the support is limited. According to the Diocesan Office for Catechesis (formerly the Office for Education), there are 1,632 parental units in the eight Springfield Catholic grade schools. Only 219 parents participated in the Foundation’s survey. Of this figure, 129 or 58.9% of the responses came from three grade Part of our mission as a Foundation and Alumni schools. In the overall parent population, these three Community is to continue to promote Catholic education in schools constitute 27.3% of all parents in the city. This Springfield and the surrounding area. To that end, the disproportionate response, in effect, skews the positive Foundation established a scholarship fund to help area result. students receive a quality Catholic education. Recipients After carefully reviewing the data and the overwhelming must demonstrate financial need and dedication to the ideals support from a few, it became clear that a new high school of Serviam. could not be sustained. Not only was this attitudinal This year’s first scholarships were awarded to five obstacle confronted, but few could agree to making a freedisplaced Academy students and students from five of the will offering or paying tuition at levels that would make a area’s Catholic grade schools: new high school sustainable, let alone its creation Laura Mayfield Amanda Gottrich (Cathedral) attainable. Caitlin Reynolds Makinzie Yoho (St. Agnes) The UAF has tabled further exploration of a new high Lauren Acton Kara Perez (St. Aloyisius) school and will concentrate on its missions of Serviam, Jeffrey Dokey Sierra Sweeney (St. Joseph’s) Stephanie Guinan Cody Rutherford (Blessed Sacrament) scholarships, alumni fellowship, and support of all of our city’s Catholic grade schools. Congratulations Students! John Stimler UA Foundation Scholarships First Scholarships Awarded to Area Students Summer 2008 Page 5 Kairos Retreat provides students time to reflect The Ursuline Academy Foundation continued the Ursuline Kairos tradition in the Spring by sponsoring the 20th Kairos reatreat. Kairos, Greek for “God’s Time,” was first brought to Ursuline in 1996 and provided upperclassmen time to assess their spiritual direction as they prepared to graduate. Special thanks to former UA Campus Minister Maria Kerwin, John Stimler, Sheila Walk, and Fr. Ossola for providing the direction for KXX. On the road again... The retreatants and student and adult leaders of KAIROS XX at the Villa Maria Retreat Center in Springfield. Election News: New members join UA Foundation Board of Directors; Alumni Association elects officers In May, the Ursuline Academy Foundation board held elections for expired terms. Barb Burris (‘72) and Beth (Marx) Mayfield (‘82) were re-elected to two-year terms. Ursuline parent Wayne Brown retired from the board. Former Ursuline principal Sr. Elisa Ryan, OSU, was elected to fill the two-year term seat. Additionally, the board appointed Derrick Jones (‘96) to the position of Vice President for Public Relations. Members of the board of directors give freely of their time to serve the Ursuline Academy Foundation and our entire Ursuline community. Our thanks go out to Wayne Brown, father of Morgan Brown (‘08), for his service. Additionally, the Ursuline Academy Alumni Association elected officers to serve for the next year: Lynda (Bucci) Snodsmith (‘68) will continue to serve as president; Lisa Sabo (‘82) will serve as vice-president and Angie Meneghetti (‘82) will return to her post as secretary. As treasurer of the Foundation, Beth (Marx) Mayfield also serves as treasurer for the Alumni Association. Thank you to all for your service to our UA family! As this latest issue of the Alumni Newsletter goes to bed, Ursuline Academy Foundation president Msgr. John Ossola is preparing to hit the road with Ursuline family and friends for two trips this summer. The first is a Foundation-sponsored ten-day trip to London, Paris, and Rome. On the second trip, Fr. Ossola will once again lead a group from the Ursuline community on a week-long service trip, currently planned for Mississippi. Last year, the Ursuline delegation spent a week building houses in New Orleans. Look for a recap in the next Alumni Newsletter! Keeping in Touch Did you know that the Ursulines of the Central Province maintain regular newsletters? Laurels and News Notes are sent to friends of the Ursuline Sisters and provides regular updates on their activities. If you are not currently receiving the newsletter, email Susan Whelan at swhelan@osucentral.org. The newsletters and the Sisters’ website (www.osucentral.org) are a great way to stay in touch with those women who gave selflessly to provide the education we received at Ursuline Academy. Have you moved? Got married? New baby? Let us know...stay in touch using the form on page 8 or email alumni@uafoundation.us Give the Gift of Ursuline... As part of the makeover of the Ursuline Academy Foundation website, we have expanded to offer Ursuline Academy gifts through a storefront at CafePress.com. You can access the store by clicking on “UAF Store” on the UA Foundation homepage. Check back often as we continue to expand the gifts and items available. Net proceeds support the work of your Ursuline Academy Foundation. Page 6 Summer 2008 Scenes from the 151st Commencement of Ursuline Academy Congratulations to the Class of 2008! Lynda (Bucci) Snodsmith (‘68) and Ariana Farlese during the Alumni Candlelighting ceremony. Graduates Dale Davis, Hannah Young and Shane Sullivan on the senior porch. Dale Davis and Abbey Mandeville with former UA Spanish Teacher Nelson Aguilar. Carmela Ribaudo and Emily Page during the Alumni Candlelighting Ceremony. Graduates Lauren Oldfield, Abbey Mandeville, and Hannah Young outside of the 5th Street Building after graduation. Summer 2008 Fr. Ossola and Carmela Ribaudo after the Commencement Ceremony. Alumnus of the Year Tony DelGiorno with commencement speaker and former UA English teacher, Sheila Walk Parker Freiburg enjoys the Senior Breakfast. Page 7 Ursuline Academy Class Updates... Births Kim (Sponsler) Van Pelt (‘95) and her husband John welcomed their new baby, Alison Louise on January 1, 2008. As an added bonus, Alison was the first baby of the New Year in Springfield! Chris (Pullium) Ecklund (‘00) and her husband Andy welcomed their son, Kiernan Oleg, in February of 2007. The Ecklunds reside in McHenry, Illinois. Kelly (Brown) Stotlar (‘00) and her husband Scott, gave birth to their daughter, Kendall Marie, February 29, 2008. The Stotlars reside in Springfield. Marriages Courtney Kinsel (‘95) married Scott Norris (SHG Class of ‘95) October 6, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Norris reside in Springfield. Deaths Bertha (Gietl) Bernard (‘37), passed away at age 88 on December 25th, 2007. Her daughter, Nan Kamaloski wrote that “she often spoke of her school, Ursuline Academy.” Please keep Mrs. Bernard’s family in your prayers. Teresa Mueller, salutatorian of the class of ‘85, died March 8, 2008. A memorial mass was held by her family in May at St. Joseph’s in Springfield. Help Us Keep in Touch! Become a Class Agent! The Alumni Association is looking for members of each class to volunteer as class agents and co-agents to help us maintain contact with alumni. Your assistance is essential to helping us maintain a current database. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the form to the right or email us at alumni@uafoundation.us. Please also keep in touch about births, weddings, deaths, career changes, etc. If you choose, we will publish those updates regularly in the Alumni Newsletter. Use the form or email your updates to alumni@uafoundation.us. Upcoming Class Reunion? Please let us know if your class is planning a reunion! We would be happy to post reunion information on the Foundation website and provide mailing address information for you to reach your classmates. After the reunion, send us a brief summary and pictures for the Alumni Newsletter, along with any contact information updates (emails are very helpful!) to alumni@uafoundation.us or mail them to newsletter editor Derrick Jones, 2112 New Hampshire Ave NW, #705, Washington, DC, 20009. Page 8 Reunions...’tis the season! Class of 1978 The class of 1978 held their 30-year class reunion in late June with the ‘78 classes of Sacred Heart Academy and Griffin High School. If you missed the reunion, check out the reunion website at www.classof78.net. Class of 1988 Planning is currently underway for the class of 1988 20-year reunion, scheduled for October. Please check the Alumni Center on the Ursuline Academy Foundation website for details! Class of 1998 As of press-time, the class of 1998 was preparing to hold their 10-year reunion. If you’ve lost touch with the class of ‘98, email Susan Slingsby (susan.slingsby@gmail.com) or the UA Foundation (alumni@uafoundation.us). Look for more information about reunions in the next issue of the Alumni Newsletter! If your class is preparing for your reunion, send us the details and we’ll post them in the Alumni Center on the UAF website! Alumni Information Update Name:______________________________________________ Class________________ Maiden Name__________________ ____ change of mailing address ____ change of email address ____ other update (wedding/birth/etc) Please provide new information: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ (For “Other” updates, may we publish in the Alumni Newsletter? ____ Yes _____ No) _____ I would like to become a class agent (We will be in touch shortly to provide you with details and information.) Please complete form (please use additional paper if necessary) and return to: Derrick Jones, 2112 New Hampshire Ave NW, #705, Washington, DC 20009 or email alumni@uafoundation.us Summer 2008 To the 151st and final graduating class of Ursuline Academy Following is the speech given by Beth (Marx) Mayfield, class of 1982 and treasurer of the Ursuline Academy Foundation, to the graduating class of 2008 during commencement ceremonies. The Foundation continues, one year later, to preserve the legacy of Mother Woulfe and the Ursuline Sisters and to Graduating Class of 2008: You’ll hear many speeches promote the shared tradition of service of Ursuline this weekend. Words of advice from friends and loved Academy. ones as you begin a new chapter in your lives. The education you received as an Ursuline student has Inspirational words of wisdom from those who have gone most certainly prepared you for an ever-challenging before you. All of it will be meaningful and all of it is world. The values you learned as an Ursuline student meant as a guide as you graduate high school and prepare have prepared you to face that world with compassion to enter that ever-frightening “real world.” and love for each other. For all of us gathered this weekend, this is a bittersweet St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursuline sisters, celebration. You represent the last graduating class of instructed us to “live in harmony, united together, all of one Ursuline Academy and the end of a 151-year legacy of heart and will. Be bound to one another by the bond of charity, Catholic education started by Mother Mary Joseph Woulfe esteeming each other, helping each other, bearing with each other in and a handful of brave, pioneering women in 1857. Jesus Christ.” While the educational legacy may be ending, the Building on those words, the Ursuline Academy Ursuline values and its traditions have not. This Foundation unites us all as a faith community bound by weekend, you join with generations of Ursuline Academy the value of service to the greater good. Working together alumni who continue to live by Serviam motto. In our as a Foundation, we can not only preserve the spirit of personal and professional lives, every member of our Ursuline Academy, we can continue to instill and promote Ursuline family applies that tradition, that value of those values and traditions within our alumni family, our service to others and our community. communities and in our children (yes, someday, believe it When the sad news of Ursuline’s closure was or not, you may very well be parents and grandparents). announced one year ago, a Foundation was created with The UA Foundation stands ready to help you in that the initial hope of saving our Academy. Alumni, family, task. friends and neighbors came together in that spirit of The board of directors of the UA Foundation and the Serviam to work with the community to preserve the entire Ursuline alumni family congratulates you on your Ursuline education tradition. While our efforts to achievements and stands with you this weekend, united preserve the Academy as an institution were by the bonds of our faith, united by the bonds of service, unsuccessful, our efforts to preserve our shared traditions and united by the bonds of our Academy. were and are successful. Watch your mailbox and email! Alumni Directory in the works In 2001, Ursuline Academy published an Alumni Directory through Harris Direct, a company that specializes in alumni development and communication. The Ursuline Academy Foundation has once again contracted with Harris to publish a new Directory. The company will soon be in touch through email and “snail mail” to get updated information from alumni. These communications are legitimate and we ask that you respond so we have the most accurate information possible! NOTE: The Foundation intends to include all alumni as well as those students who would have been graduates in the classes of 2009 and 2010 (if they so desire). Did You Remember Ursuline Academy in Your Estate Planning? Did you remember Ursuline Academy in your estate plans (including wills and insurance policies)? If so, you should be aware that with the closing of the Academy, the beneficiary legally becomes Benedictine University/ Springfield College in Illinois. Please consider naming the Ursuline Academy Foundation as a beneficiary. Your generosity will help us preserve the tradition and spirit of Ursuline Academy. For more information, contact Tony DelGiorno at (217) 522-6000 or email tdelgiorno@rblawyers.net. Summer 2008 Preserving Tradition... Remember that as part of our continuing mission and function, the UA Foundation plans to sponsor retreats, service trips, and other regular activities for students displaced by the closing. If you are interested in assisting with these activities either by pledging time or money to defray the costs, please email us at info@uafoundation.us. Please help us as we continue to help our former students live and preserve the tradition of service of Ursuline Academy. Page 9 Annual Report 2007 Ursuline Academy Foundation Fiscal Year 2007 (May 22, 2007-December 31, 2007) REVENUE AND EXPENSES ASSETS AND LIABILITIES as of December 31, 2007 Net Assets Liabilities $13,801.54 -0- Total Net Assets $13,801.54 (includes general operating fund and scholarship fund) REVENUE Contributions $27,201.60* EXPENSES** Management and General Fundraising Expense Total $ 1,072.90 $11,491.82 $12,564.72 *Contributions reflect all income from the 150th All-School Reunion **Management and General reflects various filing and bank fees. Fundraising Expense reflects all costs associated with the 150th All-School Reunion. The following people gave generously to the Serviam Society -- the Ursuline Academy Foundation’s designation for funds which support the general efforts of the Ursuline Academy Foundation -- during the 2007 calendar year. We are forever indebted to your generosity. Merici Circle - $1,000 and above George and Lois Jirgal Terri Maze John and Darlene Moroney St. Ursula Society - $500 - $999 John and Karol Jenner Richard and Willa Senger Mother Woulfe Circle - $100 - $499 Colette Albertson-Kauffman Genevieve Anthony Bruce and Michelle Beal Greg and Connie Bourland Barb Burris Tom and Denise Craven Patricia Dehave Kathleen Donelan Mary C. Elgin Monica Esela Mark and Dee Fulgenzi Ray and Tina Gladden Anthony and Tamara Graham Deanna and Tom Greene Lorraine Hamrick Elizabeth Lewis Dave and Patricia Menzel Donna Myers Kerry Noonan-Lewis Erica Painter Chris and Sara Ratcliffe Greg and Jeannie Reynolds James and Louise Reynolds Gary and Kelly Shepherd Tom and Mary Theilken Sheila Walk Page 10 Friend - $50 - $99 Tammy Albert Julie Anderson Krista Flesch Alan and Sharon Fowler Joe and Janice Franz Jack and Sarah Hulsen Patricia Hunt Heather and David Koehn Richard and Susan Bramlet Lavin R. A. McFall and M.A. McFall Helen Milito Brian and Vickie Moseley Suzy Rechner John and Kim VanPelt Christa and Nathan Zak Contributor - up to $49 Peter and Susan Ansell Bruce and Susan Bangert Carol Bellm Sarah Carr Sr. Celeste Cour, OSU Rita Cour Dineen Sonja Corrigan Lorraine Cusick Jaqueline and Ronald Davis Mary Rita Dineen Michele Dodson Donna Fulgenzi Putting Viva Leas Golladay Edward and Clare Hart JoAnn Hefer Diana Hetherington Patricia Kmett Helen Knoedler Traci Luparell Toni Marx Sandy Pecori Dolores Pellman Robert and Pat Pierce Kayla Shepherd Wilma Staley Robert and Cheryl Watts Susy (Kauling) Woods Summer 2008 Ursuline Academy Foundation.... Keeping the Ursuline Academy Tradition Alive The Ursuline Academy Foundation was started originally to assist with raising money to keep Ursuline Academy open. Given the short time frame that was allotted to recruit enough students and raise substantial revenue, our efforts to keep UA open were not successful. However, due to the tremendous support by the Ursuline Academy family and the Springfield community, the Ursuline Academy Foundation Board received its mandate to continue. We invite you to join our efforts. Some of the UA Foundation’s Activities ~ scholarship fund for continuing Catholic education ~ alumni relations and fellowship ~ service trips and other service opportunities to the community ~ preservation of the Ursuline Academy educational tradition Please consider a donation to keep the UA tradition alive! Simply complete the form below or visit www.uafoundation.us to make a secure online contribution. I want to support the Ursuline Academy Foundation at the following level: Contributor - $25 St. Ursula Society - $500 Friend - $50 Mother Woulfe Circle - $100 Merici Circle - $1,000 Other - $____________ Name________________________________________ Phone___________________________________ Maiden Name_________________________________ Class of___________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________ State__________ Zip______________________________ Email__________________________________________________________________________________ Please return this form, along with your check payable to Ursuline Academy Foundation to: Ursuline Academy Foundation P.O. Box 8748 Springfield, Illinois 62791 Donations to the Ursuline Academy Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, are fully tax-deductible and will be published in the Foundation’s annual report. Summer 2008 Page 11 Ursuline Academy Foundation P.O. Box 8748 Springfield, Illinois 62791 Address Correction Requested Welcome to your Alumni Newsletter! A look back in time... The 1951 Student Council with Sr. Florence. Do you have photos from your days at Ursuline? Please share them with us! Email alumni@uafoundation.us A note from the editors... First, we would like to thank Sally Wojcicki and Jeannie Mitchell (‘74) of SalJean for sharing their stock of historic Ursuline photos that they scanned for the 150th AllSchool Reunion. Thanks also to Andrea Lyon of Washington, DC, for volunteering her time to proof this issue of the Alumni Newsletter for typos, grammatical stumbles and misplaced commas. Second, thank you to all who responded to our first issue of the Alumni Newsletter last fall. As you know, it was the first communication with alumni in a long time and we were very proud of our efforts to get back in touch with our Ursuline family. Your feedback is important to us and we encourage you to let us know what we can do to make the Alumni Newsletter better. Lastly, please accept our apologies. This issue of the Alumni Newsletter was slated for production in late Spring. As you know, the UA Foundation Board of Directors is an all-volunteer endeavour, meaning family, work, and life in general can sometimes get in the way. That said, we hope this issue of the Alumni Newsletter was worth the wait! Let us hear from you! -Beth (Marx) Mayfield (‘82) and Derrick Jones (‘96) Alumni Newsletter Editors Page Renewed Life: Ursuline Chapel Hosts Young AdultMass The Springfield area Young Adult Mass (held Sundays at 8pm) is part of a Diocesan effort to engage the young Catholics in the greater Springfield area. The first Young Adult Mass was held in the Dawson Hall Chapel at SCI in February 2008. More than 70 young Catholics gathered for the inaugural Mass. Within a few weeks, the Young Adult Mass was moved into the Ursuline Chapel to Photo: SalJean (www.saljean.com) accommodate the consistently large number of attendees, bringing the Chapel, where all Ursuline alumni spent so much time, back to life. Among those on the Young Adult Mass leadership team is Sara Wojcicki, UA class of 1998. For more information about the Young Adult Mass, visit their website at www.springfieldyam.com. Summer 2008