Volume 4, Issue 1 • August 2016 Update from the Board of Directors

Greetings to our Villa Vistas readers from the Board, Villa Madonna Academy Leadership Team administration, faculty, and staff of Villa Madonna Sr. Mary Catherine Wenstrup, OSB Academy! The excitement and energy of a new Prioress school year is upon us. We thank our parents for Mrs. Mary Paula Schuh choosing a Catholic, Benedictine education and Board Chair invite you to read about our students’ impressive Mr. Tom Lux Vice Chair accomplishments from academics to athletics, and Mrs. Janet Baugh the fine arts. Director of Admissions Mrs. Soshana Bosley ’91 Villa Madonna Academy engaged The Elementary Principal Paremos Group earlier this spring to lead Mrs. Pamela McQueen a strategic planning effort for the school. High School/Jr. High Principal Periodically, it is appropriate for institutions like Villa to assess current Mrs. Maureen Regan programming, strategies and realities, and develop plans to more fully Director of Advancement capitalize on strengths, address areas of challenge, and seize opportunities Mrs. Donna Wesseler that may be present. Thanks to those of you who participated in focus Director of Finance groups and responded to the survey. What did we hear? We heard that Office of Advancement Staff we have strong academics with students well prepared for high school Mrs. Amy Holtzman and college. We have strong teachers committed to students’ well-being Communications and development. And, we have a school founded on strong Catholic Mrs. Elizabeth Marlette values, and those values are a part of all that we do. The consultants, who VillaRama Coordinator have worked at many Catholic schools, observed that there is an unusual Mrs. Becky Motley Alumni Relations commitment and love for the school among the various constituent Mrs. Jenn Thiemann groups. Five subcommittees of the larger Planning Team committee were Database Manager formed to develop goals and strategies in five key areas: Mission/Vision, Program Excellence, Marketing, Financial and Enrollment, and Facilities. Copyright 2016. Villa Madonna Academy. These committees include parents, faculty, and alums. We hope to have a All rights reserved. Villa Vistas is an official draft Strategic Plan ready for review this fall. publication of Villa Madonna Academy for alumni, family, and friends. The Board and the School Leadership Team are committed to providing Our Mission: Focused on the Benedictine an exemplary education for our students. For the 2016-2017 school year, tradition of scholarship, service and hospitality, Principals Soshana Bosley and Pam McQueen have selected the theme of Villa Madonna Academy, a private, Catholic, “We are called; we are chosen.” It builds upon the Benedictine core values K-12 school, develops lifelong learners prepared that infuse the culture of our school: hospitality and respect, community, to lead in the global community. stewardship, listening, and service.

I’d like to end with a special note of appreciation to our donors and On the Cover benefactors. Your continued financial support provides a margin of Villa students, faculty, and alumni traveled to Italy this excellence and makes a Villa education possible for many deserving summer for an experience of a lifetime. This is one of students. Villa Madonna Academy has a unique mission in the Northern many opportunities Villa students have to make cultural Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati region. We are proud to be part of connections with people from around the world. To learn about how Villa is helping students become connected to continuing this important legacy. the world community, check out page 13. God’s blessings to you and yours,

Mary Paula Schuh Chair, Board of Directors

2 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 The Class of 2016 Congratulations to Villa Madonna Academy’s Class of 2016! We are proud of this talented group of students!

Alexis Aytes Nicholas Kermes Brent Schleper Emma Bateman* Sarah Kirchhoff* Matthew Schubert* Abigail Bittlinger* Samuel Kunkler* Gabrielle Schulte* Jiuk (Elizabeth) Byun* Ji Young (Eileen) Lee* Hunter Scully William Campbell Sean Malone* Julia Sells Valedictorian Spencer Cox* Catherine Martini* Paige Tepe Catherine Martini Brianna Desmarais* Morgan Mayleben* Serena Thaman* Xavier University Sarah Ernst* Paige McLaughlin Kaila Troxell David Gibson Alexa Meier* Nicholas Weaver*^ Grace Giordano* Madeline Mitchell* Mary Wurtz* Emma Hendy* Olivia Nester* Xiao (Callie) Yan* Abigail Hengge* Sydney O’Connor*^ Yang (Alexia) Zhou* Maya Jaafari* Nahal Pahlevani* * National Honor Society Jiwon (Eve) Jung* Asha Ramesh* ^ National Merit Finalist Alexander Kenkel* Rebecca Rice*

Co-Salutatorian Graduates by the Numbers Nahal Pahlevani University of Cincinnati

100% 2 Attending a 4-year college or university National Merit Finalists

Co-Salutatorian Sydney O’Connor $9.25 University of Cincinnati 3 million Athletes playing at university Level in scholarships and grants received

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 3 Colleges and Universities Over the past three years, Villa graduates have been accepted into prestigious colleges and universities that span the country. Arizona State University Hanover College Pace University University of Denver Asbury University Harvard College Penn State University University of Evansville Auburn University Indiana University Purdue University University of Florida Baldwin Wallace University Johnson & Wales University Regis University University of Illinois Bellarmine University Kentucky School of Art at Spalding Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Indianapolis Berea College University Rose-Hulman Institute of University of Kentucky Boston University King’s College Technology University of Louisville Bowling Green State University Knox College Rutgers University University of Michigan Bradley University Loyola University Chicago Saint Louis University University of Mississippi Butler University Manhattan College Saint Mary’s College, South Bend University of New Hampshire Case Western Reserve University Marist College Savannah College of Art and University of North Carolina Catholic University of America Marquette University Design University of Notre Dame Centre College Marymount Manhattan School of the Art Institute of University of Pittsburgh Clemson University Massachusetts Institute of Chicago University of South Carolina College of Charleston Technology Seton Hall University University of Sourthern California College of Wooster Mercyhurst University Spring Hill University University of the Sciences Columbia College Chicago Miami University State University of NY-Binghamton University of Texas Cornell University Michigan State University Thomas More College University of Vermont Denison University Midway University Transylvania University University of Virginia DePaul University Milligan College Trinity University University of Washington DePauw University Morehead State University U.S. Military Academy, West Point University of Wisconsin Duke University Mount Holyoke College University of Alabama Vanderbilt University Earlham College Murray State University University of Arizona Vassar College Eastern Kentucky University New York University University of California Villanova University Elon University North Carolina State University University of Central Florida Virginia Commonwealth Fordham University Northeastern University University of Chicago University George Washington University Northern Kentucky University University of Cincinnati Wesseley College Georgetown University Ohio State University University of Colorado Western Kentucky University Georgia Institute of Technology Ohio University University of Connecticut Wittenburg University Hampshire College Otterbein University University of Dayton Xavier University

As I was contemplating all of the things about my years at Villa, I was flooded with twelve years worth of memorable times. I came to the conclusion that if I even attempted to touch on my favorite experiences from my life at Villa, time could not embrace those countless moments or encapsulate all of the opportunities Villa has gifted to me. One of the most vivid images that comes to mind when I think of Villa is the magnolia tree that protects the front entrance of the school. It is an elegant magnolia that blooms with pink blossoms each spring. Every day for the past twelve years I have walked past this tree. The magnolia is graceful yet strong. Having endured many years, it remains rooted in its original tradition. Roots built upon the rules of St. Benedict, with which the students of Villa Madonna Academy, have been imprinted. From hospitality to scholarship to stewardship, the magnolia radiates a strong sense of community and tradition, uniting the Villa family, though separated by generations. The values and education I have been taught become engrained into my character, preparing me for the world I am about to experience. Villa contrasts many other institutions in the sense that it allows its students to participate in any extracurricular activities they desire, take as many AP classes available, and seek one-on-one attention from faculty. These qualities, though, are not what makes Villa Madonna Academy one of a kind. Rather, it is the presence of the Catholic community on campus. From our school wide Masses to being taught by the Benedictine sisters in our classes, from the Benedictine values rooted in the service we do to the faculty and administration who live those very values, the Benedictine tradition is alive and has been imparted on each and every one of us. For the past twelve years, the sisters and faculty have acted as living examples of the Benedictine values. These values are now part of my character. Tokens I will carry inside for eternity. Indeed, Villa Madonna Academy does have incomparable academics and faculty and students, but perhaps the most notable and impressive aspect of my last twelve years is the century’s worth of tradition I have been privileged to be a part of. Catherine Martini Valedictorian, Class of 2016

44 •• Villa Villa Vistas Vistas Volume Volume 1, 4, Issue Issue 1 1 Welcome Class of 2020! Junior High / High School Three Years Running: America’s Most Challenging

Courtesy of Snapshot Treasures With pomp and circumstance, Villa’s eighth graders celebrated graduation. This is an accomplished class. The students made their mark in science fairs, writing competition, and on stage with the eighth grade play. They won two basketball championships, and a number of students played varsity baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis and track. Thirteen new students will be joining the class of 2020. Great things are in store!

Students Study in For the third straight year, Villa Madonna Governor’s Programs Academy has been designated as one of America’s Most Challenging High Schools Three Villa juniors were selected to take part in residential summer study by The Washington Post. The rankings programs. Natalie Boucher ’17 (left) are based on the number of Advanced was accepted into the Governor’s Placement tests given each year relative Scholars Program – a program to the number of graduates. Villa is the designed to help develop Kentucky’s future leaders. William Martin ’17 (center) and only Catholic high school in Kentucky Emily Wright ’17 (right) were both accepted into the Governor’s School for the Arts. that made the list. Just 256 of Kentucky’s talented young artists were selected to participate in this program at Centre College. Congratulations to these young students.

AP Exams Over the past five years, the In May, 147 AP exams were administered to 80 students in 16 subject areas. Thirty- percentage of total AP students with two students earned special recognition for their exceptional performance on the scores 3+.* exams. VMA KY Global AP Scholars with Distinction: Seniors Emma Bateman, Elizabeth Byun, Sarah 2016 86 52 60 Ernst, Alex Kenkel, Catherine Martini, Madeline Mitchell, Olivia Nester, 2015 90 51 61 Sydney O’Connor, Asha Ramesh, Becky Rice, Matt Schubert, Serena Thaman, Nick Weaver and Mary Wurtz, and juniors Chloe Boehmer and Connor Collins. 2014 87 51 61 2013 88 51 61 AP Scholars with Honors: Seniors Maya Jaafari and Eve Jung 2012 81 51 61 AP Scholars: Seniors Emma Hendy, Sam Kunkler, Sean Malone, Nahal Pahlevani *A score of 3 or better will likely earn and Gabrielle Schulte, and juniors Camryn Bellish, David Blincoe, Natalie a student college credit, advanced Boucher, Eileen Bunch, Jingjie Lin, Will Martin, Scott McQueen, Chris Nutini, placement, or both. and Jacob Schenthal.

AugustWinter 20132016 www.villamadonna.org • 5 Junior High / High School Service Recognized Villa Madonna Academy High School received a Certificate of Recognition for extraordinary service in the Commonwealth at the 21st Annual Governor’s Service Awards. Service is a value upon which our school was founded. High school students completed 9,000 service hours! Earlier this year, sophomore Zach Stringer and Connor Herbert received the Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy Special Recognition Award for their commitment to service. Seussical the Musical Seussical the Musical was a big hit this spring. The Save the Date theatre department continues to delight with these performances. Thanks to Ms. Caitlin Ingram for her November 3-6 vision and thanks to the students and parents who lent Little Women their talent to this special production. Don’t miss the heartwarming story of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March in Villa Madonna’s fall production of Little Women.

Duke TIP Awards

Artistic Achievement 1400 students from across Northern Eighty-one percent of Villa’s seventh grade students have been nominated Kentucky entered the Joseph- to the Duke University Talent Identification Program. This means they scored in the 95th percentile or higher on standardized testing. Seventh grade Beth Booksellers annual Bookmark students who achieve this honor are invited to take the SAT or ACT exams. Contest. Villa seventh grader Not every student opts to take the test, but some do, and Villa’s students did Reese Holtzman’s bookmark was very well. Aidan Collins, Matthew Davis, Sophie Holtzman, and Emily selected as one of four winners, Richardson all received Grand Recognition. Emily, Matthew, and Aidan and she was invited to a bookmark went to Duke University to receive their awards. State recognition went to signing event at the Crestview Jackson Bond, James Carroll, Reese Holtzman, Alex Maté, and Elizabeth Hills store. Thomas. This is a remarkable achievement for these seventh graders as the ACT and SAT are tests intended for high school seniors. Congratulations to all our Duke TIP students!

6 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 Elementary Destination Imagination Teams Go to Globals Villa Madonna Academy Elementary sent two Destination Imagination teams to the Global Finals in Knoxville this summer. Destination Imagination is a program that encourages hands-on STEM learning, problem solving, and critical thinking through unique challenges. Teams from forty-five states and twenty-one countries competed in the event. Villa’s sixth grade team No PG 2.0 placed 6th in the competition. Villa’s third grade team DImagineers placed 26th. We thank Amanda Kolar and Ajdan Dropic for their help with the sixth grade team. Ajdin and Amanda Dropic, Rj and Sandhya Poddar, Dave Abney, Tina Ayers, Chris Horn, Carey Kruer, and Amanda May led the third grade team.

L-R: Alex Kruer, Ty Dropic, Vincent May, Isabella Horn, Alejandra L-R: John Regensburger, Alex Grannen, Nick Ramundo, Decima, Giselle Horn (team cheerleader), and Rowen Poddar. Ben Dropic, Lexi Baker, Ana-Karina Adrianza, and Noah Kolar

Checkmate Chess Club had a busy and Félicitations! successful year. Eli and Ty These elementary French students earned Dropic competed in the recognition for their high marks on Le National U.S. Chess Tournament. Grand Concours or the National French Eli finished as the top 5-year- Contest. The test is sponsored by the old in the tournament and American Association of French Teachers placed in the top twenty at the and is taken by more than 100,000. kindergarten level. Ty finished second in his age group in the state of Kentucky. Both performed above their rankings. Francesca Loeb participated in the 12th Oaks Chess Tournament in Louisville. She won 1st place in the K-1 section. Thanks to Ajdan and Amanda Dropic for their commitment to the chess program at Villa.

Kindergarten Celebration Our kindergarten students warmed our hearts and made us shed a few tears with their end- of-the-year graduation celebration. This class has much spirit and drive. We Back Row L-R: Ian Prieur, Ty Dropic, Ana- can’t wait to see all of the Karina Adrianza, and Quinn Holtzman things they accomplish Front Row L-R: Ian Bland, Evelyn Kuhns, during their years here at Villa. Lorelai Lewis, and Chloe Schaeffer

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 7 Elementary 4th Grade’s Run for the Roses Fourth grade students embraced Kentucky’s heritage as part of their Kentucky study unit. The class hosted its own Run for the Roses. The students learned about the Kentucky Derby and were divided into teams. They made horses, designed silks, and took the field to run the race. Blessings to Our First Communicants We congratulate our First Communicants. In preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Communion, the students prepared in class and celebrated Mass together in the chapel. All second graders were invited to participate in a community celebration at St. Walburg Monastery. Blessings to all!

Jockey Kayla Unkraut (left), trainer Julia Gudgeon (center), manager Adam Hassoun (right), and their horse U.S.A. Romp took home the roses. 1st Grade Young Authors Prospective students and parents One of the biggest achievements of are invited to attend: first grade is becoming a Young Author. The students spend months working OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADES K-6 with their teachers to learn about the Sunday, October 30, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. elements of a good story. They craft a

story and the illustrations to go with OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADES 7-12 it. They put it all into a book and share their work with their parents at Young Sunday, October 30, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Author’s Day. It’s a special event that students and their families remember for years. OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADES K-1 Thursday, January 19, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m.

Ari Simon presents his book Ari’s Space Begin by contacting our Director of Admissions, Janet Baugh, at Adventure to Mrs. Theresa Spaulding- 859-331-6333 ext. 139 or email: [email protected]. Horn’s class.

8 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 Athletics Villa Spring Sports News Softball Success Stories Villa’s softball team celebrated a season of successes under the leadership of Coach David Meier. Brooke Meier ’19 was nominated for Softball Player of the Year by The Enquirer and Cincinnati.com. She was recognized at the inaugural Greater Cincinnati Sports Awards in June. In the NKAC conference, Brooke was named Division III All Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. Anna Wagner ’19 was named to the 1st team. Alexa Meier ’16 was named to the 2nd team, and Abby Bittlinger ’16 received an Honorable Mention. Plus, Gabrielle Schulte ’16 was Abby Bittlinger ’16, Brooke Meier ’19, Coach Brooke Meier ’19 selected for the All “A” Classic Tournament Team. David Meier, Alexa Meier ’16, Anna Wagner ’19 nominated for Player of the Year.

Top in Tennis Tournament Jon-Michael Schulte ’20 took home Regional the 14U Trophy in the Queen City Champion Compass. Jon-Michael is ranked 18th Zack Werner ’17 put on the speed to out of 176 players in the Ohio Valley. He pull off a win in the 3200m at Regionals. hopes to be in the top ten by the end Zack was forty meters behind the of the year. Jon-Michael was voted Most leader in the last lap when he turned Improved Player by Villa tennis coaches Dan Gibson and Chris Spicker. Jon-Michael Schulte ’20 wins at the Queen City on the heat and won the race. Pictured Compass. with Zack are his coaches (from left) Joe Cordonnier, Brian Rapien, and College Signings David Dunn ’06. Three Villa students will play sports on the collegiate level this year. Alexa Meier ’16 will play soccer and softball at Midway University, and David Gibson ’16 will play tennis at Asbury University. In addition to David’s college signing, he was named Senior Sportsman of the Year by regional coaches. Will Campbell ’16 is a soccer walk-on at Transylvania University. The Transylvania Men’s Soccer Coach Matt Vogel said of Will, “He has a great attitude and personality, and we look forward to having him on the team.”

Alexa Meier ’16 is headed to David Gibson ’16 is headed to Asbury University Midway University.

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 9 Summer Camps Wish You Were Here

Many Villa students and families shared with us stories about their summer experiences. There were many unique opportunities happening both off and on campus.

The summer kicked off with Track Camp at Villa. Coaches Joe Cordonnier and Daniel Dunn ’06 hosted students from grades 1-12. The students competed in track and field events and each Vedika Rao, Zachary Webb, and Sean Nichols enjoy Lego ® was recognized for his or her best finish of the week. We Do Camp.

the University of Louisville. The Google Sprint Camp gave high school students a real life problem and taught them how to use Industrial Engineering tools to develop a creative solution.

Students took advantage of other camps around town and around the country. Kaleb Alden ’21 and Jackson Bond ’21 attended camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Coach Sandi Kitchen hosted a volleyball camp for more than in Huntsville, Alabama. 30 girls. They learned skills and ran drills with Villa’s high school Bradley Bellamy ’18 volleyball team. This is a great opportunity for the older players (pictured right) was one to mentor Villa’s younger volleyball players. of twenty-one accepted into the St. Louis University Sports Business Academy. Bradley said he learned business skills and then worked with others to put together a proposal for Gateway Motorsports Park.

Cayce Cobaugh ’18 scaled new heights this summer as he was put to work at ArtWorks as an apprentice on the community mural project. Cayce worked on a mural dedicated to Cincinnati’s toy heritage and Kenner toys. The mural can be found on Court Street in Cincinnati.

The girls’ soccer team spent their first day of practice serving the community. They hosted clinics at Redwood and DCCH Center for Children and Families.

Sports camps weren’t the only things happening at Villa this summer. There were a variety of camps to entertain and educate. From the arts to the Wild West to Legos ® students had plenty to explore. New this year for high school students was the first-of-its-kind engineering camp in partnership with

10 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 Our Chapel, Our Spiritual Home Villa Madonna Academy’s chapel underwent months of work to restore it to its original beauty. The work was hard, but it was a passion project for all involved as they were giving Villa’s students and faculty a place to pray, Corrina Borchers `20 reflect, and celebrate Mass. was accepted into the University of When the chapel was finished, it quickly became part Cincinnati’s College of the fabric of daily life at Villa. The Rosary Club met there regularly to learn about the Rosary and pray in of Engineering and Applied Science Summer Camp. She spent time completing hands-on projects with different engineering departments on campus. Corrina also visited corporate engineering plants to see engineers in action.

Also at UC, Villa students spent a week at Bearcat Elite Soccer peace. First grade students went to the chapel and used a Training Camp. Kate McDonald `23, Avery Hildenbrand `23, specially-made room size rosary to learn what each bead Ava Borchers `23, Evie Meyer `23, and Maddie Timm `23 means. Fr. Baiju joined the second graders to celebrate a worked with players and coaches to learn new skills. We are sure the high school coaches cannot wait to see this group in action.

First Communion Mass together, and sixth grade students reenacted the Stations of the Cross there. The Stations are always moving, but this year, they were even more so as they took place in the chapel. Everyone is grateful to all of those who committed time, effort, money, and sweat equity to make the chapel Villa’s new religious home.

Summer programs help students build skills, friendships, and connections. If you know of opportunities that may be open to Villa students or if you’d like to share your child’s unique experiences both in and out of school, please send your news to Amy Holtzman at [email protected].

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 11 Faculty Teachers Recognized We are honored to have incredible teachers on the staff at Villa Madonna Academy, and each year, the faculties of the elementary and high school choose two of their peers to be recognized for their contributions to the Villa community. The Sr. Joseph Marie Award is given to a teacher who displays Mrs. Marianne Cahill McGhee `83 (pictured enthusiasm and dedication, goes beyond with Elementary Principal Mrs. Soshana the customary demands of the job, and Marx Bosley `91) was recognized by her promotes Villa spirit. This year, junior high peers with the St. Benedict award. The science teacher Mr. Jake Farrell (pictured recipient exemplifies the Benedictine values with his family) and sixth grade teacher which are the foundation of Villa’s mission Mrs. Sarah Eichmann received the awards. Teacher Mrs. Reutman Retires We wish Mrs. Nancy Awards Reutman the best in her retirement. She has Villa is proud of its incredible spent twenty-three years faculty, and Cincy Magazine took educating students at Villa notice of some teachers in its Madonna Academy, most Outstanding Educators Awards. recently as a technology Villa Madonna Academy aide. Although Mrs. High School teachers Reutman will not be on Mr. Bob Henson ’02 and campus every day, she Mrs. Amy Gurley made the list. promises to visit. Elementary teachers Mr. Ben Tilley, Ms. Jenna Yuenger, and Ms. Sally Zeck were also named Outstanding Educators.

WELCOME NEW FACULTY We welcome some new faces and some familiar ones to campus this school year. In the elementary school, Mrs. Debbie Young returns to serve as Technology Coordinator. Mrs. Young was part of the Villa faculty for more than twenty-five years. She retired last year, but we are so happy she is back. Mrs. Jennifer Roberts joins us as our fifth grade math and science teacher. Mrs. Roberts has a passion for STEM. In addition to teaching, she has operated Engineering for Kids. Mrs. Eileen Junker `87 joins Villa as the Elementary Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Junker is a current Villa parent and an alum. In the high school, Mrs. Jessica Zai will teach Biology, Physics, and Anatomy/Physiology. She has twelve years teaching experience in the public school system. Mr. Brian Coburn, J.D. - our girls’ basketball coach will teach all of our Business classes, and Mr. Nathan Mullins joins the Mathematics department.He taught in Hamilton, Illinois and recently relocated to this area when his wife took a job at Thomas More College. Welcome all to the Villa family!

12 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 Connected to Our Roots The special tie between Villa Madonna friend to an elementary student during Academy a very special place. Academy and the Benedictine Sisters of St. Grandparents’ Day festivities, and she Walburg Monastery has been going strong along with Sr. Mary Rabe ’58 hosted since 1904, and it continues today as Villa’s students at the Monastery throughout students share many treasured moments the school year. Former Villa teacher and with the sisters. principal, Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock ’66, is still active with the school as Alumni Students see Sr. Mary Carol Hellmann ’52 Moderator and Treasurer. regularly. She visits with Religion classes in the elementary school. Sr. Mary Carol The connections also show themselves as was also asked to teach our seniors Villa’s students live out the values upon with the school song. How many of you know the Benedictine Sisters founded our school lyrics? You can find the song posted on our so many years ago: scholarship, service, YouTube channel: http://www.youtube. hospitality, respect, and service. The values Sr. Mary Rabe ’52 (left) and Sr. Andrea com/c/VillaMadonnaAcademyVillaHills. reinforce the bond between the sisters Collopy share stories with students Evelyn Sr. Andrea Collopy served as a grand- and the schools to make Villa Madonna Kuhns, Sydney Short, and Reagan Poole.

Sr. Mary Carol Hellman `52 teaches fourth Serawald Alsaqobi welcomes Sr. Andrea Kindergarten student Logan Bland shows his grade students a song. Collopy to second grade. work to Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock ’66.

Connected to Our World

Preparing students for life in a global In addition, Villa families and friends are students, three alums and a number of community is part of the Villa mission. hosting 11 international students from teachers and parents visited Italy. Principal One of the best ways to build global Venezuela, Japan, South Korea, and Pam McQueen said experiences such as understanding is to build connections China. These students spend the entire these foster a healthy global view. The with people from different cultures. Villa year studying at Villa. Some of them have trip was also part of a religious pilgrimage does this by welcoming international attended Villa for a couple of years and as students had the opportunity to visit students to the school. A new program will graduate with their classmates in the many Italian cathedrals and be in the kicks off this month as fifteen students spring. The international students bring Papal audience. much to the school, and we are lucky that from Jesu Maria in Madrid will spend In the elementary school, parents brought August 29 to September 17 studying at they have chosen to call Villa their home. We are always looking for host families, their cultural heritage into the classroom. Villa. In the spring, Villa Madonna Academy and you do not need to be a current Villa Students played games from Mexico, high school students will travel to Madrid parent to do so. Please contact Karen learned an Irish jig, and sampled food to study and spend Holy Week there. Paxton at [email protected] to from Venezuela. These are just a few of This unique immersion opportunity will learn more. the experiences that are helping students help the students improve their Spanish expand their global understanding and skills and allow them to share cultural Opportunities to experience other cultures are preparing them for the day when they experiences with other students. do not stop there. This year, twenty current will join the global community.

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 13 Update from the Advancement Office The Legacy of the Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery

In 1904, the Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery founded Villa Madonna Academy, and the sisters have been a part of the school ever since. Alums not only share stories about what was learned in the sisters’ classes, but the influence the sisters had on their personal lives as well. A 1951 alum recently told me, “The sisters enjoyed spending time with us. I still remember them rolling up their sleeves to play ball with us in the field.” As further evidence, Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock ’66 says one of her fondest memories of her time working at the Academy was being a dorm mother for boarders.

Over the years, lay teachers and staff have humbly stepped in to fill the sisters’ shoes, and they have had an equally strong impact on students’ lives. We lost one of those truly wonderful teachers this spring when Mrs. Therese Burden died. Her influence was so strong that a scholarship was established in her memory. Therese Burden Our lay teachers and staff see their role as more than a job. They see it as a vocation and are committed to passing on Benedictine values. Mr. Joe Cordonnier, Mr. C, is one of those persons. Mr. C is a high school teacher and the track coach. He plays the guitar at school Masses. In the summers, he leads trips abroad and hosts Camp Awesome. He is also a parent of two Villa students. Mr. C says, “Villa is a family, and at our core rests our beloved Benedictine values. That is what makes Villa special. The values are the heart of our character.”

Girls’ soccer coach Mr. Glenn Rice, also a Villa parent, believes in the Benedictine values of community and service so strongly that he organizes a Day of Team Service for his players every summer. The girls go to Redwood and the Diocesan Children’s Home to play ball and spend time with the adults and children there. For Coach Rice, it is not just about simply teaching the girls to be successful on the field, but teaching them what is really important in life.

For first grade teacher Ms. Sally Zeck, and other Villa teachers, supporting students outside the classroom is as important as supporting them inside the classroom. On Saturday mornings in the fall, you may find Ms. Zeck in the gym cheering her first grade volleyball players on to victory. You may also find her after school praying with the Rosary Club.

Ask Mrs. Mary Pavel, K-6 athletic director and parent of three Villa alums, about Villa, and she will tell you Villa is a special place. She makes it a priority to nurture relationships with alumni, past parents, and other Villa supporters. She builds community.

The original ministry of the sisters of St. Walburg Monastery was education. How fortunate the Northern Kentucky area has been for the faith, influence, and commitment of the Benedictine Sisters. It is a privilege for the Villa faculty and staff today to carry on their legacy.

Warmly,

Maureen Regan Director of Advancement Hiking the hill in skirts, dress shoes, and habits.

14 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Thank you to the following individuals, businesses, and organizations that supported Villa Madonna Academy from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 through the Annual Support Campaign and other funds and events. Total giving to the Academy last year exceeded $281,000. Your generosity helps us bridge the tuition gap, provide scholarships and financial aid, and accomplish a number of projects. With your continued investment, Villa Madonna Academy can continue to provide an outstanding educational experience in the Benedictine tradition to students in the Greater Cincinnati area. Annual Support Campaign Donors St. Walburg Leadership Benedictine Society Macy’s/Bloomingdale’s Mary Lou Fuller Society ($500-$999) Judith Middendorf Marlowe Dee and Terry Gaffney ($10,000+) Monica and James Allen Mary and Laszlo Pavel John and Barbara Schilling Goldberg John Challis Pauline and Norbert Baumann Charles and Frances Brannen Pieck Christi and Dan Goodenough Helen C. Coard Charitable Trust/PNC Bank Jason and Soshana Marx Bosley Charles Pieper Joseph and Mary Beth Schutte Grant Joseph and Lynne Dick Horning Kimberly Collins Rev. Albert Ruschman Scott and Jane Scheper Grosser Nicole Kuzmin-Nichols and Tann Nichols Melissa and Tim Collins Carol Brown Schaefer Kimberly Gunning Charles and Ruth Seligman Family Fdn George Throop and Nancy Dunn Amy and Peter Schubert Martin and Mary Agnes Wehrman Haas Victory Community Bank Hal and Peggy Metz Eckard Rebecca and Bradford Short Sherry and Harold Hempfling Sarella Walton Tonya and Dean Gerakos Kimberly Daly and Nathan Timm Gabrielle Hils Maureen Gilmore Allison and William Unkraut Amy and Robert Holtzman St. Scholastica Denise Griffin Angela and Tony Wagner Mary Alexander Huhn Leadership Society Annette and Joseph Hassoun Valerie and Josh Watson Robin Huller ($5,000-$9,999) Jacquelyn and Dennis Hirt Mary Jo and Michael Whelan Ingersoll-Rand Charitable Foundation Amanda and Mark Kolar Paula Schrudde Kopecky Shannon Johnson Mary and Greg Land Michael Kraus Century Club Rosemary Baumgartner Jones Pam and Thomas Lux ($100-$249) Anthony and Terri Tillman Kamp Villa Madonna Society Natalie and David Menkhaus Leenata Maddiwar and Christopher Adley Peggy Fusner Keesee ($1,000-$4,999) John Redden Anonymous Lynn and Christopher Kenney Anonymous Beth Menke Redwine Martha Arlinghaus Samuel and Mary Gaunder King C. Duane and Karen Bellamy Maureen and Terry Regan Jonathan and Colleen Hehman Averdick Judy and Kenneth Klosterman George and Rose Feldhues Bitsoff Sherrill Remke Gayle and Mike Aytes Kim Klosterman Jerome and Dianne Rehkamp Bressler William and Joan Wernersbach Robinson Laura Schulte Babbage Donna and Kenneth Klus Jackie and David Boucher Carol and Phil Roeder Stephen and Carol Spille Barton Richard and Nancy Fedders Klus Jacqueline and Walter Carroll Patricia Martin Schulten Janet and John Baugh Heidi and Bill Knochelmann Deaconess Associations Inc. on behalf of A.O. Smith Foundation Phyllis Beck Bob and Mary Anne Grout Kordenbrock William Zeck Society of St. Vincent De Paul Barbara and Wayne Beimesch Carey Kruer Linda and Michael DeFrank Cindy and Chris Spicker Dennis and Amy Adriano Berning Paul and Nancy Scheper Kubala Susan and Gregory Davis Robert and Nancy Higdon Stautberg Becky and James Bilbo Vickie and Anthony Kuhns June Brannen Dineen Teresa and Terry Taylor Tim Hilvert and Mary Blades Cynthia and James Lehman Duke Energy Foundation Michelle Tibbs Mary Ann Huller Bogart Margaret Leonhard Eva and Oakley Farris Nancy Staurovsky Dianne and James Brannen Susan and Jack Levermann General Electric Matth Toebben Christine and Michael Burke Alice and John Lewin Greater Cincinnati Foundation Sally and J. Michael Walton Rico and Ashley Wesseler Carrico Jennifer and Robert Lewis Sharon and Joseph Haynes Karen and Jeffrey Weaver Joan and Stephen Carroll Mary Elizabeth Foltz Livingston Mary Nienaber Hemmer Lisa and Quin Wichmann James and Mary Margaret Heile Cole Jack and Michelle Schulte Loos Alfred and Dori Middendorf Jacobs James Hubbard and Judy Jack Wischer William and Maureen Foltz Coleman Anita and Bill Mattingly Robert and Tara Wesseler Kersting Kimberly Collins Akie and Malcolm McIntyre John and Maria Martini Dome Society Martha Decker Conway Pam and Albert McQueen Frank Mayfield and Judith McCullough- ($250-$499) Janet Landwehr Curley Stephen and Jane Scheper Meier Mayfield Anonymous Barbara Doerr Patricia Meiners PNC Bank Foundation Robert and Barbara Kordenbrock Blackwell Patricia Haines Dopp Paula and Richard Meyers Mary Jo and Rick Rechtin Mary Jo and George Budig Tami and Marshall Dosker Lawrence and Kay Edwards Michael Glenn and Aurelia Rabe Rice Jana and Brian Cox Patricia Lammers Dreher Linda and William Mills Carol Brown Schaefer Janis and Dennis Desmond Amanda and Ajdin Dropic Morgan and Carol Geers Moore Mary Paula and Greg Schuh Martha Donahue David and Dorothy Hellmann Due Julia and James Oldfield Veronica and Damien Sebald Molly and Andrew Eisner Thomas and Pat Reibling Ehlman Karen and Graham Paxton Charles and Ruth Seligman Endowment Diane Enzweiler Jason and Julie Schaefer Enzweiler Suzanne and James Perry St. Walburg Monastery Linda Feldhues Bob and Kathleen Lyon Eubanks Monia and James Pitra Jennifer and Jeffrey Thiemann General Electric Elaine Douttiel Fedders Amanda and Marco Presti Lona and Clifton Valentine Maureen Gilmore Scott and Janet Schilling Fedders Rakesh and Marcia Wood Ram Tami and Jason Wallace Yee and Stephen Kenkel Fifth Third Bank John Reis Jeffrey and Patricia Bankemper Walter Siena Kennedy Amy and Greg Fischer Mildred and Charles Ruprecht Teresa and Theodore Werner III Joseph Kowalski and Rita Kruetzkamp Danny and Rachal Huey Fitzgerald Edith and Charles Ryman Donna Wesseler Julie and Patrick Kunkler Lydia and Mark Fogel Jeffrey and Barbara Baumann Schaefer Michael and Molly Merten Lippert Louise and Guy Fraiture Erin and A.J. Schaeffer Carole Lonneman Elizabeth and James Frondorf George and Mary Jean Tillman Schuette

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 15 Honor Roll of Donors (continued)

Michelle Schlickman Schwarte Joan Higdon Hegge In honor of Michelle and Lexie Aytes In memory of Judy Kraus Kathie and Michael Schwartz Patti and Ron Higgins Gayle and Mike Aytes Michael Kraus Reina Scott Melissa Otten Howard Joseph and Lois Lubrecht Seissiger ‘56 René and Dan Hughes In honor of the Class of 1966 50th In memory of Max and Mary Dorger Heather Spalding Linda Kelly Karaus Reunion Leonhard ’37 Judith Heringer Stewart Patricia and Thomas Kissel Bob and Mary Anne Grout Kordenbrock Margaret Leonhard William and Lorie Scholl Stewart Hannah Knochelmann Allie Riley and Dan Taylor Tom and Peggy Raker Knorr In honor of the Class of 1986 In memory of Lonnie Marshall Sylvia Scheper Thiel Margaret Clarke Knott Jeffrey and Barbara Baumann Schaefer Deborah Marshall Barnes Walter and Patricia Sieber Timperman Trudy Koehling Phyllis Sieber Timperman Brian and Patricia Geary Koffman In honor of Sr. Andrea Collopy OSB In memory of Peggy McAlpin Marc Tischbein Dan and Marcia Merten Kreke Phyllis Henzerling Boyce Katherine Marshall Beedle Nancy Mentink Tomasella Arianna and Stephen Loeb Robert and Patricia Doran Brauer Susan Quinn Turney Mary Martin Loussaert Peggy Meihaus Haskell In memory of Molly McGreevy Marcia Ritter Tuznik Beverly Herold Low Judith Heringer Stewart Laura Annear McGreevy Bill and Elizabeth Rechtin Venard Marcy Roeding Lucas Virginia Van Hagen George and Mary Ann Hellmann David and Mary Huller Maher In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wainscott Sara Medrano and Peter Marciniak In honor of Sr. Andrea Collopy OSB Mentink Carol and Jason Wise Jeff and Tracy Nader Mathison and Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock OSB Nancy Mentink Tomasella Beth and Ed Worland Mary Jean Lameier Maynard Mary Jean Lameier Maynard Carole Zerhusen Lina and Scott McElwee In memory of Nancy Weber Murphy Mary Lee and Robert Zumbiel Joseph and Kathryn Wenstrup McFalls In honor of Sr. Emmanuel Pieper OSB Katherine Marshall Beedle Laura Annear McGreevy Mary Alexander Huhn 1904 Club Kelsey McQueen In memory of Catherine Nestheide ($1-$99) Patricia and David Meier In honor of the Sisters of St. Walburg Alice and John Lewin Anonymous Allene and Herbert Menkhaus Monastery Robert and Jean Ann Nienaber Auberger Jerald and Eileen Rehkamp Messer Beth Menke Redwine In memory of Sr. Mary Blanche Mary Margaret Bachman Mary Ann and David Meyer Raker OSB Deborah Marshall Barnes Marlene Hackman Meyers In honor of Zachary Werner Tom and Peggy Raker Knorr Bruce and Sherry Schweinefus Barton Bruce and Mary Krumpleman Milam Mary and John Stelzer Anita and Bill Mattingly Katherine Marshall Beedle Thomas and Rose Quaing Morrisey Susan Beiting Jack and Donna Sack Neiser In memory of Rosemary Middendorf In memory of Nancy Niemann Reis ’55 Kathleen Mistler Berry Elizabeth and Thomas O’Connell Beiting John Reis Jerome and Judith McGee Biedenharn Farisa and Reza Pahlevani Susan Beiting William Biehl Donald and Patricia Mauer Quinn In memory of Frances Hellmann Patricia Borne Irma Quitter In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Remke Kelsey Bosley Mary Maloney Raispis Burden James and Martha Remke Suetholz Phyllis Henzerling Boyce Patricia Wischer Rasp Hannah Knochelmann Robert and Patricia Doran Brauer Richard and Nancy Schrand Roeding Heidi and Bill Knochelmann In memory of Sandra Sanker Terrence and Julie Kremer Bricking Christopher Ryman Kathie and Michael Schwartz Donald and Kathy Van Hagen Bunting Jacob Schubert In memory of Therese Burden Dennis and Mary Jo Beckerich Bustle Erin Queenan Schurenberg Ellen and Joseph Creaghead In memory of Sr. M. Celeste Abigail Byland Patricia Scott Julia and James Oldfield Schreck OSB Denise Wells Byrum Margaret and Charles Sensel Patricia Haines Dopp Timothy and Jeanne Menke Carey John and Elizabeth Busche Shafer In memory of Jeanne Feldhues Ronald and Linda Beck Christensen Margaret and David Smeltzer Paula Schrudde Kopecky In memory of Sr. Jean Scott OSB Ellen Foltz Collett Audrey and Robert Sprague Patricia Scott John and Elinore Robke Comer Patricia Nutini Staub In memory of Allison Hellings Ellen and Joseph Creaghead James and Anita Scheper Stautberg Heather Spalding In memory of Thomas John Thiel Joseph and Michele Barton Crowley Ximena and Jeremy Steinman Sylvia Scheper Thiel James and Joan Lonnemann Deye Mary and John Stelzer In memory of Sr. Joseph Marie Joseph Caudill and Clare Doll James and Martha Remke Suetholz Klingenberg OSB In memory of June Steinman Michael and Mary Ellen Ginney Dorough Charles and Jane Terwort Summe Beth and Ed Worland Tillman ’47 Roberta Remke Dreyer David and Joan Droege Thelen Barbara Tillman Blank Melissa and Craig Dugan Nancy Nahrup Theuring Lisa Osterman Engelhardt David and Melodie Straw Thiel James and Johanna Pugh Flanigan Susan and Thomas Tiernan Paul and Julie Coleman Franke Mary Tracy Sharon Hemmer Gay Arlene Nodzak Truitt Jeannette Weller Geise Virginia Van Hagen Joyce Martin Ginney Villa Madonna Academy Class of 2005 Richard and Regina Davis Grau Douglas and Barbara Loschiavo Voet Ralph and Barbara Janson Gruppo Paula and James Volz Wayne and Mary Jo Poole Hall Virginia Grote Vulhop Loretta Sullivan Harrison Lauren Wagner Mildred Hart Genie Wambaugh Peggy Meihaus Haskell Edward and Carol Kuchle Whitehead

16 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 Mary Ann Hellmann Wainscott Gabrielle Hils In memory of Anita Trenkamp ’72 1957 1966 Terri Tillman Kamp Melissa Otten Howard Elinor Robke Comer Janet Landwehr Curley Kim Klosterman Dorothy Hellmann Due June Brannen Dineen In memory of Frank Wesseler Joan Higdon Hegge Maureen Gilmore 1978 Carole Lonneman Joan Droege Thelen Mary Jean Lameier Maynard Karen Erb Berling Nancy Nahrup Theuring Eileen Rehkamp Messer Kimberly Gunning In memory of Sr. Teresa Wolking OSB Patricia Bankemper Walter Arlene Nodzak Truitt Mary Blades and Tim Hilvert 1958 Ellen Foltz Collett Susan Beiting 1967 1979 Kimberly Gunning Elaine Douttiel Fedders Mary Margaret Heile Cole Julie Kremer Bricking Paula Schrudde Kopecky Regina Davis Grau Abigail Byland Alumni Support Martha Remke Suetholz Donna Sack Neiser Alumnae and Alumni who supported 1981 the school through Annual Support 1959 1968 Jeanne Menke Carey Campaign gifts. Jean Ann Nienaber Auberger Deborah Marshall Barnes Diane Enzweiler Marcy Roeding Lucas Phyllis Beck Julie Coleman Franke 1942 Judith McCullough-Mayfield Mary Anne Grout Kordenbrock Jane Scheper Grosser Jeannette Weller Geise Marlene Hackman Meyers Rita Kruetzkamp Marcia Wood Ram Mary Nienaber Hemmer 1960 1969 1982 Phyllis Henzerling Boyce 1945 Barbara Kordenbrock Blackwell Mary Blades Roberta Remke Dreyer Rose Quaing Morrisey Mary Jo Beckerich Bustle Kathy Van Hagen Bunting Margaret Clarke Knott Patricia Geary Koffman Patricia Mauer Quinn 1946 Mary Beth Foltz Livingston 1983 Carol Brown Schaefer Loretta Sullivan Harrison Michelle Schulte Loos Carol Spille Barton Anita Scheper Stautberg Jane Scheper Meier Kimberly Collins Melodie Straw Thiel 1948 Nancy Mentink Tomasella Sarella Walton Mary Maloney Raispis 1984 Patricia Scott 1970 Molly Merten Lippert 1961 Dianne Rehkamp Bressler Sherry Schweinefus Barton 1950 Barbara Tillman Blank Sharon Hemmer Gay 1985 Joyce Martin Ginney Patricia Haines Dopp Nancy Scheper Kubala Michele Barton Crowley Peggy Fusner Keesee Pat Reibling Ehlman Michelle Schlickman Schwarte Denise Griffin Carol Kuchle Whitehead Nancy Fedders Klus Lorie Scholl Stewart Carole Zerhusen 1986 1951 1971 Barbara Baumann Schaefer Rosemary Baumgartner Jones 1962 Barbara Doerr Erin Queenan Schurenberg Beverly Herold Low Judith McGee Biedenharn Lisa Osterman Engelhardt Kay Edwards Michael Barbara Janson Gruppo 1989 Patricia Wischer Rasp Frances Brannen Pieck 1972 Beth Rechtin Venard Nancy Schrand Roeding Maureen Foltz Coleman Phyllis Sieber Timperman 1963 Melissa Otten Howard 1990 Peggy Meihaus Haskell Linda Kelly Karaus Tracy Nader Mathison 1952 Mary Martin Loussaert Carol Geers Moore Connie Krumpleman Milam 1973 1991 Patricia Martin Schulten Judith Heringer Stewart Dori Middendorf Jacobs Soshana Marx Bosley Pat Sieber Timperman Denise Wells Byrum Virginia Grote Vulhop 1964 1974 Cathy Doud Williams Kathleen Mistler Berry Kathy Lyon Eubanks 1993 Mary Ann Huller Bogart Julie Schaefer Enzweiler 1953 Patricia Borne 1975 Heather Spalding Mary Jo Poole Hall Linda Beck Christensen Amy Adriano Berning Joan Lonnemann Deye Ellen Foltz Collett 1996 1954 Clare Doll Janet Schilling Fedders Colleen Hehman Averdick Martha Donahue Barbara Schilling Goldberg Rachal Huey Fitzgerald Peggy Raker Knorr Mary Beth Schutte Grant 1997 1955 Mary Huller Maher Margaret Leonhard Tara Wesseler Kersting Patricia Doran Brauer Laura Annear McGreevy Beth Menke Redwine Martha Decker Conway Patricia Meiners Patricia Nutini Staub 1999 Peggy Metz Eckard Mary Jean Tillman Schuette Marcia Ritter Tuznik Kathryn Wenstrup McFalls Elizabeth Busche Shafer Barbara Loschiavo Voet Nancy Higdon Stautberg 1965 2000 Jane Terwort Summe Katherine Marshall Beedle 1976 Mary Gaunder King Nancy Dunn Mary Ellen Ginney Dorough 1956 Johanna Pugh Flanigan Marci Merten Kreke 2005 Maggie Wehrman Haas Mary Alexander Huhn Ashley Wesseler Carrico Lynne Dick Horning Judith Middendorf Marlowe 1977 Rico Carrico Aurelia Rabe Rice Joan Wernersbach Robinson Laura Schulte Babbage Susan Quinn Turney Sylvia Scheper Thiel Pat Lammers Dreher

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 17 Honor Roll of Donors (continued) Legacy Society Members Legacy Society members have named 2008 Linda Black Roach ’66 Eileen Rehkamp Messer ’66 the Academy in their estate plan. Connor Creaghead Judy Jack Wischer ’66 Connie Farrell Nordloh ’66 Mary Anne Baker-Walls ’53 Michelle Hue Arling ’67 Dolores Doll Schneider ’66 Margaret Hay Edwards ’30 2010 Mary Margaret Heile Cole ’67 Patricia Bankemper Walter ’66 Helen Hitzler Kelsey Bosley Kathy Brauch Collins ’67 Kathryn White ’66 Theresa DeBiggs Holden ’33 Regina Davis Grau ’67 Judy Jack Wischer ’66 Helen Gausepohl Klare ’18 2011 Mary Anne Hiltz Rall ’67 Carolyn Rohrer Witte ’66 Walter Klare Hannah Knochelmann Regina A. Boehmer ’68 Donna and Ken Klus Jacob Schubert Mary Anne Grout Kordenbrock ’68 In honor of Mary Ellen Moser Frances Kuhlman ’36 Lauren Wagner Lillian Brinkman Lux ’68 Huller ’34 Betty Bush Lindhorst ’34 Barbara Kordenbrock Blackwell ’69 Carol Huller Foltz ’73 Sarah Streck McKinnon-Jones ’59 Mary Catherine Grady Muccino ’36 2013 Clare Weber Ruehl ’71 Elizabeth Odley Kelsey McQueen Patricia Riley Schilling ’71 In memory of Ted and Alma Zerhusen Stefanie Parker Mary Timerding Birkenhauer ’72 Darlene Zerhusen Lageman ’62 Dorothy Rippe ’42 SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS Jenny White Pratt ’72 Suzanne Sullivan ’40 Gifts specifically designated to a named Julie Makris Schuler ’72 Class of 1956 Scholarship William and June Steinman Tillman ’47 scholarship fund. Carol Huller Foltz ’73 Mary Carol Bierman Donovan ’56 Mary Constance Hollen Troy ’34 Mary Beth Schutte Grant ’75 Martin and Mary Agnes Wehrman Haas ’56 John (Mike) Walton, Jr. Alumni Scholarship Fund Margaret Leonhard ’75 Will Ziegler and Mary Ellen Arbogast Andrew Weber Anonymous Beth Menke Redwine ’75 Hackman-Ziegler ’56 If you have named Villa in your estate Rose Quaing Morrisey ’45 Barbara Rehkamp Bulmer ’75 Joseph and Lynne Dick Horning ’56 plan, please let us know as we will be Margaret Bimel ’46 Mary Ellen Ginney Dorough ’76 Robert and Phyllis Hackman Noll ’56 honored to include you in the Society Patricia Scott ’48 Terri Tillman Kamp ’77 as well. Patricia Popken Ahlrichs ’49 Karen Rehkamp Menke ’77 Sr. Clarita Anneken Memorial Joyce Martin Ginney ’50 Maureen Cahill Kroness ’78 Scholarship For more information, contact Maureen Elaine Broering Berberich ’51 Mary Anne Merten Walcutt ’78 John Challis ’00 Regan, Director of Advancement. Mildred Marshall Bork ’51 Julie Kremer Bricking ’79 Ellen Foltz Collett ’75 Rosemary Baumgartner Jones ’51 Norma Lankheit Brockmeier ’79 Jason and Julie Schaefer Enzweiler ’93 Kay Edwards Michael ’51 Jane Scheper Grosser ’81 Laura Haskamp Margaret and John Gordon Patricia Wischer Rasp ’51 Genevieve Haas ’81 Melissa Otten Howard ’72 Laura Haskamp Patricia Martin Schulten ’52 Carol Spille Barton ’83 David and Kathy Gettelfinger Manning ’72 Hirt Family-Jackie, Dennis, Abby ’98, Virginia Grote Vulhop ’52 Linda Leonhard Chaney ’83 Louis and Holly Hirt Mazzocca ’04 Holly ’04, and Stacey ’07 Martha Donahue ’54 Kimberly Collins ’83 Stephen and Jane Scheper Meier ’69 Jennifer Downing Johnson ’04 Julane Kirtley Simpson ’54 Stephanie Scheper Gillcrist ’83 Mary Jo and Richard Rechtin Knochelmann Family-William, Heidi, and Phyllis Hackman Noll ’56 Becky Kleinberg Maluenda ’84 Mildred and Charles Ruprecht Hannah ’11 Judy Saladin Haney ’59 Michele Barton Crowley ’85 Theresa Tran ’88 Louise and Mike Koetters Mary Rita Jordan ’59 Kathi Daugherty ’85 Christine Rust Yarmuth ’60 Bonnie and Albert Kovacic Sheila Hammond Morin ’59 Erin Queenan Schurenberg ’86 Debbie and James Young Carole Lonneman Elaine Burke Smith ’59 Beth Rechtin Venard ’89 Mentink/Schulte Family Roberta Remke Dreyer ’60 Tracy Nader Mathison ’90 The Sr. Carmella and Sr. Samuel Julia and James Oldfield Carol Brown Schaefer ’60 Gretchen Wigger Troxell ’90 Azzolina Memorial Scholarship Mary Jo and Richard Rechtin Jo Ann Dressman Zoller ’60 Soshana Marx Bosley ’91 Robert and Rita Decker Gehring ’47 Nancy Reutman Barbara Tillman Blank ’61 Alma Zecevic Faust ’98 Peggy Fusner Keesee ’50 Anthony and Clare Weber Ruehl ’71 Diane Wolking Bolte ’61 Kathryn Wenstrup McFalls ’99 Carol Munninghoff Miller ’60 Mary Ryland Patricia Haines Dopp ’61 Kristina Pavel Kirchner ’00 Thomas and Rose Quaing Morrisey ’45 Jeffrey and Barbara Baumann Schaefer ’86 Carole Zerhusen ’61 Ashley Wesseler Carrico ’05 Robert and Claire Moser Mountel ’51 Susan and Louis Staub Joyce Landwehr Cissell ’62 Rico Carrico ’05 Mary Anne Hiltz Rall ’67 Villa Madonna Academy Barbara Janson Gruppo ’62 Katie Pavel Haag ’05 Richard and Nancy Schrand Roeding ’51 Roxane Yonan-Rago Jean Hellmann Kaiser ’62 Kelsey Meyers Hamilton ’05 Rose Marie Schneider ’62 Nicholas Hamilton ’05 Sarah Marie Barker Memorial Eva G. Farris Scholarship Dorothy Wimberg Goettsch ’63 Kelsey Bosley ’10 Scholarship Eva and Oakley Farris Martha Sidebottom Campbell ’64 Chelsea Case ’10 Phyllis Beck ’68 Linda Beck Christensen ’64 Michael Haynes ’11 Julie and Donald Keller Irene Frisch Feldhues Scholarship Clare Doll ’64 Morgan Case ’13 Catherine and Patrick McCaffrey George and Rose Feldhues Bitsoff ’65 Kathleen Dunn ’64 Marianne and Thomas Sander Phyllis Henzerling Boyce ’60 Mary Jean Tillman Schuette ’64 In honor of the Class of 1966 50th Virginia Weidner Sandfoss ’65 Linda Feldhues ’71 Johanna Pugh Flanigan ’65 Reunion Sarah and James Jurgensen Marilyn Fangman Hoffmann ’65 Marlene Brink ’66 Therese Burden Scholarship Paula Schrudde Kopecky ’58 Beth Schaffield Penn ’65 Janet Landwehr Curley ’66 Mary and Reginald Barnard Marg Feldhues Theurer ’60 Sylvia Scheper Thiel ’65 Ann Stewart Dietz ’66 Becky and James Bilbo UBS Employee Giving Programs Janet Landwehr Curley ’66 June Brannen Dineen ’66 Charles and Mary Timerding Birkenhauer ’72 Conni Kathman Epstein ’66 Maureen Gilmore ’66 Kathleen and Paul Boron In honor of George Bitsoff Kathleen Fedders ’66 Mary Jeanne Kreeb Hampton ’66 Jason and Soshana Marx Bosley ’91 Anne and Carl Bouldin Maureen Gilmore ’66 Kathy Scheper Henry ’66 Kathleen Daugherty ’85 Sue Ann and David Wilson Kathy Scheper Henry ’66 Karen Horgan Kuhlman ’66 Marcus and Alma Zecevic Faust ’98 Mary Ann Schlacter Packard ’66 Ruth Kruetzkamp McCormack ’66 Carole Fultz

18 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 In honor of Amy Rubenstein & Mitzie Susan Swain William Schutte Chapel Renovation and Emerson Moser Mary and Ronald Sybert Joseph and Lois Lubrecht Seissiger ’56 Lisa Bezold Sarah and James Jurgensen Joyce and Chip Tappan Virginia Grote Vulhop ’52 Richard Birkenhauer Helen and Noel Trout Soshana Bosley In memory of Tootie Stone and Nellie Ann and Robert Weber In memory of Albert Parton Marty Butler Shanov’s father Susan and Michael Whalen Norbert and Sally Beiting DeJaco ’60 Bill Dehlinger George and Rose Feldhues Bitsoff ’65 Nicholas and Jean Ann Smith Andy Eisner Zimmerman ’58 In memory of Mary Frisch Steidle ’58 Joe Fischer Julie Kalker Scholarship Marty Blau-Baranec ’58 Annette Hassoun Anonymous Millie M. Niewahner-Class of 1959 Amanda Kolar Jeanine Broering Kalker ’55 Scholarship In memory of Adele Steinhilber Vickie Kuhns Ria and J.J. Santos ’93 Marcy Roeding Lucas ’59 Kathleen Goetz Jennifer Lawrence Kathy Anthe Porter ’59 Lawrence Goetz Tom Lux In memory of Jack Kalker Ann Kruetzkamp Ross ’59 Pat Goetz Kevin Moore Patricia and Dennis Augur Gayle Mueller Kristi Pickens William and Lois Wolfe Avery ’55 In memory of Marlene Hermann Noreen and Tom Sauer Bob Schmitz Harry and Virginia Brueggemann Beck ’55 Becker Jennifer Thiemann Elaine Broering Berberich ’51 Thomas and Carole Machlied Holian ’59 In memory of Frank Wesseler Jamie Stumbo Bilz Insurance VMA Class of 1959 Jason and Soshana Marx Bosley ’91 Amy and John Bishop Maureen and Terry Regan Fine Arts Patrons Nancy and Kenneth Bosch In memory of Ruth Hunter Mary Jo and Michael Whelan Jacqueline and Walter Carroll Sue and William Butler Patricia Hunter Reynolds ’59 Melissa and Tim Collins Rose and Thomas Butler In memory of Sr. Teresa Wolking OSB Virginia Cahill In memory of Charle Perry Christine Rust Yarmuth ’60 Grants Marianne Roeding Carr ’55 Elaine Burke Smith ’59 Helen C. Coard Charitable Trust Nancy Clemons In memory of Michael Woods Charles and Ruth Seligman Family Thomas and Deborah Davis Colvin ’68 Margaret Moser O’Connell ’54 Rosana Aydt Foundation Mary Corken Memorial Scholarship Kevin Borowski and Michele Redden- Duke Energy Foundation Karen and Steven Crisler Eileen O’Connell ’84 Borowski ’71 Greater Cincinnati Foundation Lynn DeMoss James O’Connell, Jr. Donna Crisler A.O. Smith Foundation Beverly and Jon Draud Melinda and Jerome Flesch Mary and Martin Due Ron Staurovsky Memorial Joseph and Mary Beth Schutte Grant ’75 In-kind Gifts David and Dorothy Hellmann Due ’57 Scholarship Patrick McGinnis Teresa and Jeff Berberich Angela Eldridge Kimberly Collins ’83 Meg and Joel Piatt Therese Burden Elaine Douttiel Fedders ’58 Joseph and Ellen Wernersbach Roesel ’62 Michelle Tibbs Tonya and Dean Gerakos Melinda and Jerome Flesch Nancy Staurovsky Louella Zimmer Dan and Katie Pavel Haag Carol Foltz Sharon and Joseph Haynes Henry Gieske Ellen M. Walton Scholarship Other Gifts Maria and John Martini Joyce Martin Ginney ’50 Kimberly Collins ’83 Michels Construction William and Barbara Maile Goebel ’68 Sally and J. Michael Walton Athletics Nicole Kuzmin-Nichols and Tann Nichols Julia and Timothy Gottschalk Sarella Walton ’60 PNC Bank Foundation Joyce Griffin Suzanne Walton Rebecca and Bradford Short Special Projects Martin and Mary Agnes Wehrman Haas ’56 Jennifer and Jeffrey Thiemann Chiptole Megan and Damon Halverson Memorials Melissa and Tim Collins Janet Hils Bequests Linda and Michael DeFrank Rita and Stanley Hindman In memory of Patricia Schulte Estate of William C. Tillman Dolores Donovan Diane Hofmann Ernst ’61 Estate of Mary Constance Hollen Troy ’34 Margaret and Robert Gordon Joanne Jung Barbara Tillman Blank ’61 Amanda and Mark Kolar Marcia and Daniel Keller Maria and Gabor Komaromy-Hiller Dorothy and Walter Krebs In memory of Joan Gross Victory Community Bank Jacquelyn Kriege Tim Barndt Karen and Jeffrey Weaver Joyce Reekers Leach ’60 Yvonne and William Factor Teresa and Theodore Werner III Mary Madden Scott and Jane Scheper Grosser ’81 Sandra Mangel Donna and Phillip Kloenne Jerald and Eileen Rehkamp Messer ’66 Catherine Michels In memory of Debi Marx Kathman ’78 Eileen and James Middendorf Jason and Soshana Marx Bosley ’91 Nancy and Ronald Mielech Kathleen and John Niederegger In memory of Mary Morris Bernice Nienaber B. Jane Battaglia Mary Ann and Paul Novak Barbara Boehmer Patricia and Michael Oberhausen Pat and Michael Cahill Phyllis Metz Popham ’56 Joseph and Mary Beth Schutte Grant ’75 ProLift Industrial Equipment Company William and Patricia Schutte Holt ’78 Valerie and Frank Renn Herman Kamlage Peggy and Richard Rensing Harry Morris Laura and Stephen Sanders Michael and Laurie Schutte Murray ’80 Judith and Timothy Shields Sandra and David Neely Linda and Harry Sonderman Nancy and Walter Ratermann Kelley Stephens Donald and Frances Matracia Ruark ’52

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 19 VillaRama 2016 Sponsors & Donors This year’s event raised over $108,000 for the school, including $23,000 for the STEM Program. Thank you to our many donors and attendees!

Platinum Sponsors

Dave & Nannette Hammond

Gold SponsorsVillaRama 2015 Silver Sponsors

Raffles

Heads & Tails

Heads & Tails is a 50-50 raffle where the winner receives 50% THE WESSELER FAMILY of the pot (or one-half the proceeds from necklaces sold). To participate, purchase a bead necklace from one of our student volunteers.

To play the game, those with bead necklaces will be asked to stand. Then you will be asked to place your hands either on your head or your tail. A coin is flipped. If it lands on heads, Silver Sponsors those with their hands on their heads will remain standing. Those with their hands on their tails will sit. Visa versa if the coin lands on tails. This continues until 1 person remains Victory Community Bank is a standing and that person is the winner!

proud supporter of Necklaces are $10 each. Gregory Davis, CPA PSC Villa Madonna Academy and Game will be played at 9:15 pm.

VillaRama.

Frank, Kim, Nick & Victory Community Bank 2500 Chamber Center Drive Izzie Ramundo Fort Mitchell, KY and Brooke Eliot ’13 859-341-BANK (2265)

Bronze Sponsors Alpha Mark Advisors Grant County Drugs Maureen & Terry Regan Norbert Baumann Sharon & Joe Haynes Mary Paula & Greg Schuh Blincoe Family Dentistry Hemmer DeFrank Wessels PLLC Seven Hills Women’s Health Centers Bressler & Company, PSC Kreutzer & Dorl Florist Sport Clips Haircuts Wanda & Michael Brooks Mary Ran Gallery Jennifer & Jeff Thiemann Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Dave & Natalie Menkhaus Waltz Business Solutions Durstock & Durstock Pediatric Associates Jean Ann & Nicholas Zimmerman

Donors Agustina Ayers Garrett and Christa Bowdler Cincinnati Museum Center The Kindergarten Class Michelle Aytes James and Myja Brant Cincinnati Landmark Productions The 1st Grade Class Baker-Bird Winery Bressler & Company, PSC Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum The 2nd Grade Class Baldwin Music Education Center Brezel Cincinnati/NKY Int’l Airport The 3rd Grade Class Manny and Kamal Bansi Paul and Patty Britton Cincinnati Music Theatre The 4th Grade Class Steve and Carol Barton Talia Broering Zoll Cincinnati Shakespeare Company The 5th Grade Class Joe and Stacy Bateman Brogan/Hesketh Formal Wear Cincinnati Observatory The 5th Grade Volleyball Team John and Janet Baugh Mike and Wanda Brooks City Barbeque The 6th Grade Class Norbert Baumann Marc and Katherine Brown Haleigh Clements The 7th Grade Class The Beach Waterpark Buffalo Wings and Rings Cameron and Elizabeth Cochran The 8th Grade Class Beautiful Nails William and Andrea Bunch College of Mount St. Joseph The 9th Grade Class Behringer-Crawford Museum Michael and Christine Burke Tim and Melissa Collins The 10th Grade Class Belterra Casino & Resort Burlington Pet Hospital Color Me Mine The 11th Grade Class Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum Camp Ernst Commonwealth Hotels The 12th Grade Class Lutz and Amelia Berndt Scott and Beth Campbell Joe and Ellen Cordonnier A & S Electric Supply Dave and Lisa Bezold Carpetland COSI Columbus A.J. Rahn Greenhouses Bill Finke & Sons Carrabba’s Italian Grill Yael and Judy Cosset AAA - Bob Sumerel Tire Margaret Bimel Michael and Ashley Carrico Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport Abuelo’s BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Steve and Joan Carroll The Cozy Cottage Karen Acuff Greg and Maria Bland Wally and Jackie Carroll Cracker Barrel Christopher Adley and Leenata Maddiwar Barbara Blank Charlotte Motor Speedway Crescent Springs Liquor & Tobacco Michael and Carin Agriesti Todd and Jennifer Blincoe Chas. Seligman Distributing Co. Crestville Drugs, Inc. James and Monica Allen Bluegrass Swim Club Cheddar’s Casual Cafe Robin Crone American Legacy Tours Bob Evans Restaurant - Florence Chef Barone Catering Dairy Queen Anonymous The Bonbonerie The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Danbarry Cinemas Mark and Elizabeth Antrobus Cole and Kasey Bond Chili’s Grill & Bar Benjamin and Kelly Danhauer Applebee’s Robert and Staci Bond Christmas Tree Shop Dave & Busters Arby’s Restaurant Management Inc. Vincent and Kristin Bonno Churchill Downs Gregory and Susan Davis Argentine Bistro Boone-Kenton Lumber Co. Cincinnati Nature Center Timothy and Teresa Davis Anita and Aaron Arnsperger Michael and Sandi Borchers Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Michael and Linda DeFrank Art Floral Jason and Soshana Bosley Cincinnati Art Museum Hindrik and Sheresa Dekker Art’s Rental Jessica Bosley Cincinnati Bengals Devou Golf Courses Axis Alley David and Jackie Boucher Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Dewey’s Pizza

20 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 Nathan Dilts Kentucky Speedway Northern Kentucky University Jacquie Stewart Nathan Dixon Kentucky Science Center Paul and Mary Ann Novak Tim and Polly Stringer Domino’s (Glass Family Pizza, Inc.) Glen and Sheila Kermes Pat and Karen Nutini Brandon and Jamie Stumbo Marshall and Tami Dosker Bob and Tara Kersting Ober Gatlinburg Steven and Jennifer Suttles Ajdin and Amanda Dropic Tim and Christi Kiefer Olive Garden Swan Floral & Gift Shop Craig and Melissa Dugan King’s Island - Cedar Fair Entertainment Natasha Olivia Sweet Basil Tom and Pam Dumaine Sandi Kitchen Maureen O’Neill Swinford Jewelers Daniel Dunn Kelsey Kline Outback Steakhouse Sylvan Learning Center Justin and Stefanie Durstock Dean and Sherry Klopp Kevin and Nadine Paley Target Dwellings on Madison Knitwits Pampered Chef Daniel Taylor and Allie Riley Sarah Eichmann Mark and Amanda Kolar Papa John’s Pizza Terry and Terri Taylor Brad Eilerman and Heather Alden-Eilerman Jennifer and Avery Kondik Party Town Tewes Poultry Products Andrew and Molly Eisner Kordenbrock Interiors, Inc. Viral and Bina Patel The Pretty Pony Dan and Liz Ellis Sherra Koshiol Graham and Karen Paxton Theatre Management Corporation Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Albert and Melinda Kovacic Pee Wee’s Family Restaurant & Grill Jeff and Jenn Thiemann Brent and Michelle Evans Ryan and Karen Kratzer Penn Station David and Laurie Thomas Greg and Amy Fischer Earl Kraus Pepsi Beverage Company Thomas More College Five Guys Burgers & Fries Kevin and Courtney Kreft James and Susan Perry Ben Tilley Mark and Lydia Fogel Kreutzer & Dorl Florists Petal Pushers Nathan Timm and Kimberly Daly Frazier History Museum Krohn Conservatory PetSuites of America Top Flight Gymnastics French Lick Resort Carey Kruer Sr. Emmanuel Pieper OSB Trader Joe’s - Kenwood Friend of Villa Tony and Vickie Kuhns Heather Pillow Tri State Running Company James and Elizabeth Frondorf Pat and Julie Kunkler James and Monia Pitra Todd and Joei Tribble Front Paige Management LLC LA Fitness Michael and Kimberly Plummer Mark and Gina Turgeon Cindy Fuller Greg and Mary Land Rajesh and Sandhya Poddar Two Men and a Truck Funny Bone Comedy Club The Laugh Factory Chicago Pompilio’s Restaurant United Dairy Farmers GaGa’s Portraits Howard and Theresa Law Brian and Karen Poole University of Notre Dame Gaiam Lazer Kraze Amanda and Marco Presti University of Kentucky GameWorks Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Prestige Portraits University of Dayton Gary Williams Martial Arts Jason and Brandi Lenihan Joe and Lyn Price Bill and Allison Unkraut Rick and Tamara Gaukel Rob and Jenn Lewis Jim and Jennifer Prospero Clifton and Lona Valentine Gerald and Catherine Herbert Little Britain Stables Amy Purcell Vera Bradley Tony and Meg Gerst Jason and Jennifer Litz Quikstop Oil Lube Victory Community Bank Dan and Dina Gibson Stephen and Arianna Loeb R.C. Durr YMCA Villa Hills Civic Club Todd and Margarita Gibson Carole Lonneman Rafferty’s Vintage Salon and Spa Glamour Nails Hal and Tara Lorton Ryan and Jill Ramdass VMA Athletic Department Graduate Service Tom and Pam Lux Dan and Shweta Rao VMA Spirit Shop Graeter’s Ice Cream Kathy Lynch Rob and Brooke Ratterman VMA Student Council Pat and Julie Graf M&M Archery Reality Tuesday Cafe Jordan Vogt Greyhound Tavern Kathleen Mahannah Rick and Mary Jo Rechtin Vonderhaar’s Catering Griffin Eilte Sports & Wellness Maketewah Country Club Terrence and Maureen Regan Tony and Angie Wagner Rebecca Groeschen Pat and Amy Malone Glenn and Nancy Rice Joe and Lori Wall Pushkin and Sangeeta Gupta Matteo Mancini and Molly McFarland- Will and Jennifer Rice Josh and Valerie Watson Helen Harrison Mancini Eric and Tracy Richardson Jeff and Karen Weaver Laura Haskamp Rick and Erin Mann Rick’s Ranchwear The Web Extreme Cincinnati Joseph and Annette Hassoun Peter and Sara Marciniak Rising Star Casino Eric and Elizabeth Webb Joe and Sharon Haynes Marco’s Pizza Riverfront Choice Tickets Roni Webster Mary Hemmer Kevin and Julie Martin Jim and Beverly Ruth Darlene Wellman Mark and Penny Hendy William and Christine Martin John Ryan Ted and Teresa Werner Sr. Mary Carol Henggeler CDP John and Maria Martini Chris and Susan Ryman Frank and Donna Wesseler Jerry and Casie Herbert Anthony and Laura Mate’ Salon Concepts Western and Southern Open Cincinnati Jeff and Jessica Hildenbrand Brian and Tracy McDonald Salon Serenity Western Kentucky University Shannon Hill McDonald’s Restaurant Office Jeff and Barbara Schaefer Wheel of Fortune Hobby Villa Scott and Lina McElwee A.J. and Erin Schaeffer Kevin and Ann Whelan Hofbrauhaus Newport Mike and Marianne McGhee Mark and Theresa Schenthal Joni White Joshua and Alysse Hollis Malcom and Akie McIntyre Brian and Bridget Schleper Widmer’s Cleaners Linda Griffin Holt Mark and Erin McKinstry Mark and Amy Schlueter Clay and Angie Willmott Bob and Amy Seng Holtzman Blake and Chrissy McLaughlin Schoolbelles Pat Wischer Home Depot Albert and Pam McQueen Peter and Amy Schubert Jason and Carol Wise Christopher Horn and Cecile Marczinski David and Jennifer Meier Greg and Mary Paula Schuh Mark and Patricia Wolff Theresa Horn Mellow Mushroom Veronica and Damien Sebald Chris and Joann Wright Don Hudepohl Jewelers Kevin and Christy Meyer Second Date Dresses Jenna Yuenger IHOP Restaurant Peter Mikhail Angela and Brandon Seng Dave and Karla Zalla Katie Imhoff Joshua and Olga Miller Servatti’s Pastry Shop Sally Zeck Indiana University Bryan and Elizabeth Mills Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Steve and Genine Ziegler Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brendan Mitchell and Barbara Biehl-Mitchell Laura Shaw Edward and Andrea Zumbiel Anthony and Teresa Izquierdo Modo Yoga Charles and Patricia Shelton Bashar and Theresa Jaafari Jeff and Peggy Monroe Donald and Sue Shields Jack’s Glass Mike and Anitra Moore Shop Til You Drop Event Sachin and Parul Jain Moss Dance and Performing Arts Academy Rebecca and Brad Short James and Kathryn Fischer Tony and Becky Motley Michael Simon Matthew and Jill Janzaruk Nantahala Outdoor Center Sinkula Investments LTD Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Natorp’s Garden Store Skyline Chili Mr. and Mrs. Ruj Jiradamkerng NaviGo David and Margaret Smeltzer John G. Shedd Aquarium Brian and Christine Nester Matthew Smith and Stephanie Snyder Shannon Johnson Neusole Glassworks Smokey Bones Joseph Beth Booksellers New Riff Distillery Charles and Sue Squeri Jerry and Eileen Junker Newport Aquarium Squire Boone Caverns Keeneland Associates, Inc. Newport on the Levee St. Walburg Monastery Kenton County Golf Course Tann and Nicole Nichols Stampin’ Up Kentucky Action Park Eric and Erin Nine The Stephen Foster Story Kentucky Derby Museum Jean and Steve Noll Stephen M. Venard Kentucky Horse Park Noodles & Company Sterling Cut Glass

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 21 2016 Booster Golf Frondorf Family Cash & In-Kind Donations Dolores Donovan Outing Brian Hamilton Rosana Aydt Andrew and Molly Eisner The 25th Annual VMA/Denny Van Houten Hebron Family Dentistry/Valerie Batoray/Joe Egbers Kubota Tractor of the Tri-State Memorial was held June 13, 2016 at Watson, DDS Cindy Budig Greg and Mary Land Summit Hills Country Club. The Boosters Hemmer Defrank Wessels, PLLC/Mike Collins Family Marlette Family Dentistry thank the 92 golfers and the folllowing DeFrank Greg Fuller Steele’s Hometown Tire businesses and individuals for their IB Sports/Dave Bockweg Golf Ranch support. This year’s event raised over Judd Family Sharon and Joe Haynes Beverage Sponsors $13,000 for Villa athletics. Betsy and Bryan Keegan Highland Country Club Jeff and Jenn Thiemann Justice Michelle Keller Michael Koenig Jeff Wyler, Florence Inc. Event Sponsor ($500) Kreutzer Florist Dennis Laake Hamilton Family Mailwise Solutions/ Mary Beth Grant Pepsi Decoration Sponsors Mike Hartmann of surf4youth Marlette Family Dentistry Chas. Seligman Distributing/Kristin Tracy The Card and Party Shop Thiemann Family Group Effort Sound Studio/Jeff Monroe Summit Hills Country Club Home Depot of Crescent Springs Morgan Stanley/ MaryAnn Pietromonaco Triple Crown Country club Hydration Kontrol Dinner Sponsor ($250) Paxton Family VMA Athletic Department Staples of Crescent Springs BB&T Perry Family Jason Wise CMC Properties/Greg Land Ramundo Family Zimmer Chrysler Jeep Dodge Food Sponsors Collins Family Ruehl Electric Ameristop of Burlington, KY Desmond Insurance Barbara and Jeff Schaefer Chair Jon Aydt, Janet Baugh, Melissa and Candy Craze Haynes Family Schlueter Family Tim Collins, Sheila Kermes, Ralph Landrum, Firehouse Subs of Crescent Springs Izquierdo Family Joan and Don Schmitt Dave Meier, Christy and Kevin Meyer, Mary Hofbräuhaus Newport Lonneman Plumbing Susan and Michael Schmitt and Laszlo Pavel, Heather Pillow, Maureen Kremer’s Market Montgomery, Rennie & Jonson Schuh Family Regan, Greg Schuh, Eric Scmitt, Jenn and Noce Pizza Pavel Family Spritzky Family Jeff Thiemann, Dave Thomas Oriental Wok Snapshot Treasures/Polly Stringer Vintage Salon Spa Remke Markets Sweet Basil Thai and Sushi VMA Athletics Gala Sponsors VMA Boys Soccer The Gala is sponsored by the Fine Arts Gala Committee Hole Sponsor ($125) VMA Girls Golf Patrons. Proceeds support the fine and Chair MaryAnn Pietromonaco, Linda Egbers, Dr. Chris Adley and Dr. Leenata Maddiwar VMA Girls Soccer performing arts. Regina Forster, Andi Gudgeon, Deanna Aydt Family VMA Girls Softball Hengge, Fran Metzger-Urbina, Anitra Moore, Blincoe Family Dentistry VMA Girls Tennis Brooke Ratterman, Anna Stenken, and Jenn Kasey and Cole Bond Family VMA Track Team Thiemann Business Benefits/Chris Spicker VMA Volleyball Crestville Drugs Wagner Family Gregory Davis, CPA, PSC Werner Family Countless hours were spent making every Dwellings on Madison/Amelia Berndt Donna Wesseler attempt to be sure no one was missed. If an omission occurred, please notify Opening Night Gala the Advancement Office and accept our March 18, 2016 sincerest apologies. Sponsorship Opportunities

Cat in the Hat Level $1000 The Grinch Level $500 The (8)Grinch Eight tickets to the Opening Level Night Gala ($500) (4) Four tickets to the Opening Night Gala (8) Eight Tickets with reserved premium (4) Four tickets with reserved premium seating to the play (any evening or evenings) seating to the play (any evening or evenings) All-Rite Free autograph Ready picture Mix, Inc. ½ page ad in the playbill Full page ad in the playbill Recognition during the reception Matt RecognitionGrannen during the reception and MaryAnn Pietromonaco Horton Level $150 (2) Two tickets with reserved premium seating at the play (any evening) (2) Two tickets to the Opening Night Gala Horton Level ($150) Mention in the playbill

Gala and accompanied play tickets are not For more information or to reserve one of these Benedictinepurchased on-line. Checks Sisters can be delivered toof St. levelsWalburg please contact: Monastery the VMA office with information regarding the attendees. MaryAnn Pietromonaco [email protected] DaveThe FAPand is positioning Jackie Villa to be the premiere Boucher fine 513.967.9116 arts school in Northern Kentucky. Dedicated to enriching the overall character development in our Deanna Hengge youth through Fine Arts. [email protected] 513.532.3090

Mark Your Calendars! Booster Golf Outing Lights, Camera, Auction! JUNE 2017 VILLARAMA Summit Hills County Club The Gala Supporting the Arts March 25, 2017

22 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 Update to our Alumni from Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock Greetings to my fellow alumni! As I write this, we have just celebrated the feast of St. Benedict. He was a man of peace and respect for every person. At Villa, we have tried to always live by his values. I cannot help but pray that we will renew our commitment to those values of peace, respect and prayer as our country and our world continue to struggle with violence and hatred. As Villa alumni, please join me in prayer and action to make our world a more loving and caring place.

This year, my class of 1966 celebrated our 50th reunion. What a great weekend we had, concluding with the Alumni Luncheon. It was wonderful to renew friendships and catch up with those in attendance. The Outstanding Alumni Awards were a fantastic addition to the event again this year. The entire day was a wonderful experience.

The recipients of the Outstanding Alumni Awards were truly deserving. Reading their stories and listening to their acceptance speeches affirmed their unique contributions to their communities and their appreciation for the role that Villa has played in their lives. The selection committee looks forward to receiving nominees for next year’s awards. There are so many accomplished and caring alumni to be honored.

I encourage each of you to follow Villa on Facebook where pictures and stories capture the daily achievements and activities of students and faculty. You may also find yourself in a “throwback” photo from the past. They will make you smile; I promise!

Please plan to attend VillaRama at Receptions in Erlanger on March 4, 2017 and the Alumni Luncheon on May 21, 2017. We would love to see you there. Feel free to stop into school for a visit. You are always welcome.

Thank you to all our alumni who carry the Villa spirit wherever you are. God bless you always.

Sincerely, Keep in Touch!

Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock, OSB ’66 Alumni – We’d love to know what you are doing these days! Please send us an email at [email protected]. Stay up-to-date with Villa through the website villamadonna.org, our Facebook pages, and Twitter.

Class of 1966

Seated (L to R): Jeanne Meihaus Nagle, Patricia Bankemper Walter, Carolyn Roher Witte, Janet Landwehr Curley, Sister Nancy Kordenbrock, June Brannen Dineen Standing (L to R): Maureen Gilmore, Kathy Scheper Henry, Karen Biltz Schnelle, Mary Jeanne Kreeb Hampton, Maryann Weber George, Linda Black Roach, Nora Colvin Wright, Karen Horgan Kuhlman, Eileen Rehkamp Messer, Linda Graszus Mayernik, Denise Hollohan Sivitz

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 23 Outstanding Alumni Awards This past spring, Outstanding Alumni Awards were presented for the second time at the annual Alumni Brunch. The first Outstanding Young Alumni Award was also presented. It was a beautiful day at the Villa with about 200 alumni and guests in attendance at the event. In addition to recognizing our alumni, the Academy also recognized Mrs. Pamela McQueen, HS/ JH Principal for twenty years of dedicated service to the Academy. View pictures from the Brunch on the Alumni page of the website, villamadonna.org. Mildred Marshall Bork ’51 Lynne Dick Horning ’56 Acknowledging a call to the nursing profession, Mildred forfeited Lynne graduated from Dunbarton College with a BA in Art History. a scholarship to Thomas More College to attend the University of She has studied ceramics and is a potter who has exhibited in Cincinnati nursing program. Early in her career, Mildred worked at the numerous shows. She is a partner in the Troyer Art Gallery in VA Hospital in Cincinnati. She became head nurse in the psych unit Washington, DC, and former owner of an independent bookstore in and then was recruited by UC to work as head nurse in the ER of the Telluride. old General Hospital. This led to a joint position as both head nurse and faculty member at UC. A passionate supporter of the arts, Lynne has worked with the Levine School of Music to increase its outreach to children. Through Mildred continued to work in nursing through several family moves her generosity and work, the Levine School and the Calvary Bilingual and eventually returned to this area where she taught at Northern Multicultural Learning Center developed an early childhood Kentucky State College, now Northern Kentucky University. She music program at the Center. She has served on the board of the earned her MSN as a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist at UC and New City Museum and was involved with the Sitar Center which returned to NKU where she taught all aspects of nursing and was provides music and dance to children in one of DC’s poorest responsible for the psych area. She worked at NKU for twenty-five neighborhoods. Lynne has served on the boards of numerous years. Mildred earned research grants, lectured both in the US and organizations including the Capital Area Community Food Bank, For abroad, and is published. She held many leadership roles including Love of Children, and the non-profit Ah Haa School for the Arts. Her president of the northern area Kentucky Nurses Association and volunteer work includes serving as pianist and accompanist for the has served on numerous boards. In April 2015, Mildred received an Sheridan School Choral and helping at Christ House, a residential Outstanding Career Achievement Award as part of an Alumni Legacy health facility for homeless men. Award at the University of Cincinnati. Lynne married Joseph Horning in 1961. In 1990, they established Today, Mildred is active in her church and non-profit organizations. the Horning Family Fund. The fund focuses on Ward 8 in DC to She raises funds to help students with tuition assistance and donates address the disparity of opportunities and services for children and to nursing homes and homeless shelters. She is married to Bob their families. Lynne and Joe were recognized as Washingtonians of Bork and has four children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great- the Year in 2002. This award honors those who make Washington a grandchild. better place and inspire others to do the same. Lynne and Joe have Judith Middendorf Marlowe ’65 four children and nine grandchildren. Judith graduated cum laude from Thomas More College, was a graduate fellow at Catholic University of America, earned her MA in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Cincinnati, and was awarded her PhD from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her doctoral work focused on screening all newborns as a model for social change in hearing health care. Among her many notable accomplishments, Judith created the first newborn hearing screening program in the world to routinely test every baby. Her commitment to early identification and intervention led her to Natus Medical where she currently serves as Executive Director, Audiology and Professional Relations. Author of numerous publications, Judith also lectures around the world. She is a founding board member of two international organizations, serves on community boards in Florida where she now resides, has been a member of the Villa Madonna Academy Board of Directors, and currently serves as a Trustee of Thomas More College. In 2002, Thomas More College presented her with the St. Thomas More Medallion for scholarship, service, and integrity. In 1989, the UC Department of Communication Disorders recognized her as one of its 25 Most Prominent graduates, and again in 2005 as a Distinguished Alumnus. In 2010, the College of Allied Health Sciences presented her its first Distinguished Alumnus Award, and in 2015, she became the first recipient from the College of Allied Health Science to receive the University of Cincinnati Outstanding Alumni Award. Clare Weber Beth Menke Molly Halpin Judith is married to Gordon Blitch and has two sons and two Ruehl ’71 Redwine ’75 Bernosky ’03 granddaughters all living in Winter Park, Florida.

24 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 Clare Weber Ruehl ’71 Beth Menke Redwine ’75 Clare attended Good Samaritan School of Nursing and practiced Beth graduated from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, as an RN for twelve years. In 1986, she changed career focus for and Chase School of Law. She is a member of the Kentucky Bar more time with her children and to be the business manager Association. She worked for 28 years with GE Aviation retiring for Ruehl Electric. In 1994, Clare felt called to help women and in 2012. At GE, she handled contract negotiations with aircraft teens with unplanned pregnancies. Volunteering at New Hope companies around the world. Beth was recognized numerous times Pregnancy Center led her to join their newly formed abstinence by GE for her work. education team. For fifteen years, Clare spoke to thousands of In addition to her professional career, Beth is devoted to her faith teens and parents promoting a realistic message of premarital and committed to the community. At Mother of God Parish, abstinence. She also supports CareNet Pregnancy Services. she serves on RCIA committees and sponsors candidates. She Clare has been part of the Diocesan Pro-Life Advisory Board, volunteers at Welcome House in Covington and is an advocate initiated Life’s a Ball and volunteers for Cross the Bridge for Life. for the homeless. Dedicated to historic preservation, she and her For seventeen years, she spoke in Catholic schools on building husband rehabbed a 100-year-old house in Covington. She was a a Culture of Life. Clare is involved with Project Rachel offering member of the Villa Board of Directors for seven years including a confidential, compassionate hope and healing to women and term as chairperson. men after an abortion experience. She is a board member of Beth’s faith led her to serve as advocate and caregiver for a special Opportunities for Life and past chair of the DPAA. At Blessed needs friend named Bill. After Bill’s mother died, Beth became his Sacrament, Clare is an Extraordinary Minister, a member of the power of attorney and served in that capacity for over thirty years Bereavement committee and the St. Vincent de Paul Birthday until he died at the age of 84. Having no other living relatives, Beth, committee celebrating the birthdays of our retired priests and her mother, and two neighbors assumed responsibility for Bill’s sisters. For several special needs individuals, Clare runs errands, needs enabling him to live independently for seventeen more provides transportation, acts as a health care advocate, and years. spends time listening, all done with love and dignity for those served. Beth has been married to Jim for thirty-two years. They have two children, Eliza and Jacob. Two of her sisters are also Villa graduates, Clare is married to her high school sweetheart, Tony, for forty Patricia Menke Greer ’78 and Jeanne Menke Carey ’81. Her mother years. They have two daughters, both Villa graduates, Becky and father, Mary Ann and Richard Menke, formed the core group Ruehl Amann ’95 and Ellen Ruehl Chadwick ’98 and their seventh that began the school’s annual auction, VillaRama. grandchild was born in July. Molly Halpin Bernosky ’03 Molly is the first recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Molly graduated cum laude from the University of Kentucky in Psychology and went on to earn her EdS in School Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She has made her career as a school psychologist, and for the past four years has worked at Oak Hills School District in Cincinnati where she has been impactful. Through her many responsibilities, she teaches children the importance of treating themselves and others with dignity and respect, and helps them navigate situations they could not otherwise solve alone. Her work in Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports was recognized for its excellent implementation. Molly started The Empower Girls Club in 2013 for 6th-8th grade girls. Its mission is to empower strong leadership skills in young women through activities that encourage confidence and define personal value. She is also a member of numerous professional organizations. Molly positively influences others in countless ways. In 2014, she traveled to Indonesia to teach English to school-aged children. While there, she lived with an Indonesian family. She took with her donated school supplies. She has been a girls’ basketball coach at Villa and elsewhere, and a Big Sister. She works to raise awareness for the Wasson Way bike trail project and is a member of the Villa Alumni Committee. Molly is married to Steve Bernosky. They welcomed their daughter Juliana on July 1.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Outstanding Judith Middendorf Heather Sheehan O’Brien ’56 Mildred Marshall Alumni Awards. The nomination form can be found in the Alumni Marlowe ’65 accepting on behalf of Bork ’51 section of our website villamadonna.org. Nomination packets also will be mailed to alumni in early January 2017. Lynne Dick Horning ’56

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 25 ALUMNI Class Reunions Class of 1956 Class of 1961

Phyllis Metz Popham, Phyllis Hackman Noll, Patricia Dopp Haines, Sherry Barton Schweinefus, Terry Hirschfeld, Ellen Arbogast-Hackman Ziegler, Mary Agnes Wehrman Haas, Barbara Blank Tillman Heather Sheehan O’Brien, Aurelia Rabe Rice Class of 1971 Class of 1986

Patti Riley Schilling, Clare Weber Ruehl, Chris Heimbrock Hiltz, Kim Patrick Del Pozzo, Maureen Mosbach Johnson, Jeanne Mistler Buring Mary Ramer Gruber, Marie Archambault Cobb, Jocelyn Sampang Chess, Tina Henderson, Barbara Baumann Schaefer Class of 1991

Dan Schmidt, Andrea Hayden Davis-Wyatt, Soshana Marx Bosley, Michelle Frommeyer Eubanks, Shawna Rechtin Bates, Amy Leonhard, Denise Wells Byrum

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Legacies of Villa Madonna Academy Class of 2016 graduates whose mothers, grandmothers, and/or great grandmothers are also alumnae of Villa Madonna Academy.

Alexis Aytes ’16 Michelle Aytes ’90 Sarah Ernst ’16 Elizabeth Andriot Ernst ’88

Gabrielle Schulte ’16 Mary Jo Mentink ’80 Barbara McCoy Schulte ’46 Kaila Troxell ’16 Gretchen Wigger Troxell ’90

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August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 27 ALUMNI Sara Sidebottom ’65 fifty years as a Benedictine sister. I have retired from NKU been truly blessed.” after sixteen years 1930s there. She was VP Patricia Fleck Tenhundfeld ’66 of Legal Affairs and graduated from Thomas More College Ruth Flottman Eckdahl ’39 has been General Counsel. Sara with a degree in nuclear medicine. She married for 68 years and has 3 children, 7 graduated from UK worked in this field for over forty years grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. and Chase School and retired in 2012. She is married of Law. She practiced for sixteen years to John and has four children. She including ten years as a public defender writes, “We moved to many cities due 1950s and six years as a prosecutor, and was to my husband’s job. Fortunately or district judge in Kenton County. Sara was unfortunately, this taught my children not Layne McHugh active in many professional organizations to be afraid to move to a better position. Lahrman ’57 and was co-founder of the Northern They graduated from college and took visited Sr. Andrea Kentucky Women Lawyer’s Association. jobs all over the world. My hobbies in May. Layne lives include stained glass, photography, and in Pennsylvania Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock ’66 retired from volunteering at a community free health teaching and administration in 2014. She clinic. My favorite Villa memories are the served Villa for forty years – thirteen years change from the 1940 type of uniform to as HS principal. She is now treasurer at St. a 1960 style, the horrible gym uniform, Walburg Monastery. Her sister, Barbara the excellent teachers, and an atmosphere Kordenbrock Blackwell ’69 and sister- that encouraged excellence in studies and in-law, Mary Anne Grout Kordenbrock personal achievement.” ’68 keep in touch with Villa and are very supportive. She is proud of her niece, Julia Kordenbrock ’98 who graduated 1970s in ’98. Her hobbies include trivia and Members of the Class of ’59 gather word games, as well as baking. Sr. Nancy Jeanne Mistler Buring ’71 is a retired twice a month for lunch and an annual writes, “I was especially influenced by Sr. elementary school teacher. trip. In the fall of 2015, they met in Christopher to pursue science teaching. Cape Cod. This fall, they will travel to I enjoyed the friends I made at Villa and Melissa Otten Howard ’72 is celebrating Hilton Head. love seeing them now, as well as their forty years of nursing this year. She has children and grandchildren as Villa two beautiful grandchildren – Mason (8) students. Having been a dorm mother for and Harper (2). the boarders, a teacher, and principal for 1960s so many years, Villa is most important to Terri Tillman Kamp ’77 just welcomed me. In some ways, I’ve never left! Living her second grandbaby in October. He and Darlene Zerhusen Lageman ’62 is a at the Monastery has kept me close to his three-year-old sister live in England retired Public Health Nurse. She has been Villa for these past fifty years. Seeing the with their parents who are in the Air Force. married for 40 years to Dan, who is also wonderful growth and changes is a true retired. They have 3 married children and gift for me. In two years, I will celebrate 11 grandchildren.

Mary Declan Martin Loussaert ’63 The Class of 1975 celebrates their lives in Missouri and has been busy with 40th reunion. (back row) Shauna volunteer work, vacation bible school, and King-Simms, Janet Schilling the local homeless shelter. Fedders, Amy Adriano Berning, Kathy Davis Saltz, Julie Kuhlman Martha Sidebottom Campbell ’64 lives Heditsian, Julie Stevie Nieman, in a suburb of Atlanta. She writes, “We are Marti Leonhard, Ellen Foltz expecting our 13th and 14th grandchildren Collett, Jan Herrmann, Karen this year. Six of our children live in Snarski Bottorff, Marsha Ritter Atlanta, one in Minneapolis, and two in Tuznik (front row) Barbara Curtin LA. We spend a lot of time at our cabin Cox, Barb Loschiavo Voet, Patty in Blue Ridge, Georgia. My sister Sara Lira Relojo, Lisa Scheller Sanders, Sidebottom ’65 and I are traveling this Mari Von Holle Torgerson, Mary summer. Come visit us in Atlanta or Blue Schneider Ruberg Ridge.”

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1980s What fun to see Villa alums strolling the campus with their children! Pictured Judy Van Hagen Murdock ’81 has a are Kelsey Meyers Hamilton ’05, BSN and worked primarily as ICU nurse wife of Nick Hamilton ’05 with Cade; from 1984-1995. She and her husband Katie Pavel Haag ’05 with J.J.; Krista Lou have three boys – Nick, Luke and Battiston, wife of R.J. Battison ’05, Emile. Her hobbies include tennis with Evelyn; Abbey Schwarb which she started at age 38 and played Goddard ’05 with Ford and Nash; and competitive USTA for fifteen years. In Katie Grant Walsh ’05 with Luke. 2015, she traveled and played in the USTA sectional tournament in Denver. Her special Villa memories were winning the Molly Halpin commission as an Ensign in the US state volleyball championship her senior Bernosky ’03 Navy and will serve as Division Officer year, Jr/Sr Banquet, and graduation. She gave birth to her aboard the USS Germantown stationed attended her first reunion in 2011 and Juliana Eileen on in Sasebo, Japan. had an enjoyable time. She adds, “I don’t July 1. want to miss the next one. I would love to Tyler Blincoe ’12 see more old friends!” Holly Hirt ’04 married Louis Mazzocca graduated from on April 23, 2016. Centre College with 1990s a BS in Biology Farley Stephenson ’05 married Anne and will attend Archer Hinkle on June 4, 2016. the University of Katie Flanagan Gehring ’96 is Vice Kentucky College President, Enterprise Risk Division, Fifth married Betsy Grimme of Dentistry this Third Bank. She, her husband Mike, and Bryan Keegan ’05 on June 18, 2016. fall. son Drew welcomed Abigail (Abbey) to their family on May 6. “Villa Madonna completed graduated from is like another member of the family. My Lindsey Salchli, DO ’08 Mallory Butler ’12 medical school at Ohio University. Lindsey NKU with a degree in Psychology and mother-in- law Jan Edwards Gehring will begin her residency at the Cleveland a minor in Art History. She will start graduated in 1969 and her mother, Martha Clinic in June. She is pictured with best graduate school in the fall at NKU for Hoppenjans Edwards, in 1941. Jan’s sisters friend Carly Cenedella Hall ’08. her Master of Science in Clinical Mental are also alums: Lynn Edwards Vieth ’67 Health Counseling. and Sherry Edwards Vance ’73.

Kenny Kurzendoerfer ’12 graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Sports Management from the University of South Carolina. He interned with the PGA Tour at Ellen Ruehl Chadwick ’98 gave birth to TPC Louisiana in New Orleans in the her fourth child, a boy, on July 9. spring, and continued with the PGA

2010s Championship this summer and the 2000s Ryder Cup this fall. and Blake Bryan ’10 Lauren Gieske ’11 were married on May 29, 2016. Sydney Maxwell ’12 graduated Villa high school teacher Bob Henson ’02 from Xavier with a major in Sports was honored by Cincy magazine as part of Marketing and a minor in Business. She the Outstanding Educators Recognition Rachel Bailey ’12 graduated with a BS in is currently a Special Events Intern with Program. Applied Mathematics the Marvin Lewis Community Fund from the US Naval and is the Assistant Varsity Softball Academy in Annapolis, Coach at Villa. MD. She received her

August 2016 www.villamadonna.org • 29 ALUMNI a BA in Exercise Science. He will He interned with CPA firms Fleming, attend the Auburn University Masters Brockschmidt & Durkin and Grant in Kinesiology program. He received Brian Murray ’12 graduated from NKU Thornton. Karl will begin his new job in with a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic the Donna and Allan Lansing School August with Price Waterhouse Coopers in Media and Broadcasting. He and a of Nursing and Health Sciences Charlotte, NC. group of other students entered the Faculty Merit Award, the Outstanding College Movie Festival with their film Scholarship in Exercise Science Award, Megan Barton ’13 received the Campus Programming and won the top award. and the Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Barker Life and Leadership Award from Thomas Brian is a member of the Sigma Phi Distinguished Service Award. More College. Epsilon fraternity and was inducted into Order of Omega where he served Jenna Sharp ’12 graduated from NKU, Shanna Doumont ’14 as Vice President of Leadership and magna cum laude in May 2015 with a was named RA of the was recognized as Fraternity Man of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. Year at Thomas More the Year. His fraternity presented him She is working as a Client Concierge College. the Leave Your Mark award, its highest for Odyssey Financial Advisors. She just honor. He and several friends have finished a four-week run of Brigadoon at Harvard student Nicholas Boucher ’15 started a production company. Brian is the Covedale Center for the (third from right) travelled to the the son of Laurie Schutte Murray ’80. Performing Arts. United Kingdom to compete in Hack Cambridge, the international hackathon Chris Turner ’12 held at the University of Cambridge. graduated Following twenty-four hours of intense magna cum coding, he and his three teammates laude from won the competition with their new Morehead State online anonymous consumer biometric University authentication system. with a BA in Convergent Media. Rachel Paxton ’12 graduated magna Karl Weickgenannt ’12 cum laude from graduated from the Elon University University of South with a BA in Carolina. Karl earned Psychology and a a BS in Business minor in Public Administration Health Studies. She with an Accounting will attend the University of Louisville and Finance major. Dental School in July.

Kelsi Pickens ’12 was commissioned as a Second Rachel Kanter ’12 graduated Lieutenant in the with a Bachelor of Science US Army after in Nursing from Bellarmine graduating from University and is working as a RN the University of at Kosair Children’s Hospital Kentucky with a BS. Lieutenant Pickens will serve as a CBRN Megan Kanter ’12 is currently (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and in Bellarmine’s Doctorate of Nuclear) Warfare Officer stationed at Ft. Physical Therapy program and Stewart, Georgia. She is pictured with will graduate in 2018. her sister, Karissa ’10. Rachel and Megan were on the Zacko Bellarmine Dance NDA National Rightmire ’12 Championship 2015 team. graduated summa cum laude from Bellarmine University with

30 • Villa Vistas Volume 4, Issue 1 IN MEMORIAM In memory of the deceased loved ones of the Villa Madonna Academy community – alumni, staff, parents and friends. Listed are those who have passed away since February 2016 or those whose passing we have become aware of since the last issue of Villa Vistas.

ALUMNI 1937 1951 Marian Adele Goetz Steinhilber Suzanne Rust Croy, sister of Christine Rust Yarmuth ’60

1954 1947 Joan Muehlenkamp Gross, grandmother of Genevieve Kahmann Sutter, mother of Mary Christopher ’08, William ’10 and Katie ’12. Sutter Merrick ’69, Karen Sutter Lunsford ’79, and Patricia Sutter ’82; sister of Mary Helen Kahmann Kinsella ’39, Grace Kahmann Martin ’41, Virginia 1959 Kahmann Stewart ’42, and Joan Kahmann Rose ’48; aunt of Judy Marlene Herrmann Becker, daughter of Kinsella Hodge ’65, Ann Stewart Dietz ’66, Joyce Kinsella Dolores Barkhau Herrmann ’32 Hackman ’66 , Mary Jean Kinsella Sanning ’67, Mary Stewart Gribben ’68, Bonita Stewart Keene ’69, Margaret Stewart ’71, Joan Kinsella Mulcahy ’73, Mary Stewart Ryan ’76, Monica Stewart 1960 Schmitz ’77, Mary Carol Kahmann Wagner ’81, Deborah Kahmann Carol Riedinger Kathman, sister of Barbara Rose ’84, and Lisa Kahmann Goetz ’90 Riedinger Hoffman ’56 1947 June Steinman Tillman ’47, sister-in-law of Barbara 1966 Tillman Blank ’61 and aunt of Debbie Blank ‘83 Diane Workman Engelbrecht

1950 1975 Betty Lee Santel Rebecca Hodapp Meade Baird, daughter of Ann Harwood ’44

FAMILY MEMBERS and FRIENDS Joseph Balasa, Jr. – father of Margaret Balasa Frodge Dressman ’78, Dr. Howard Anthony Heringer – father of Diane Heringer Thomas ’76 Jane Balasa Schulte ’81, and Ann Balasa Wolf ’83 Lee Mando – husband of Sara (Sally) Silva Mando ’43, grandfather of Richard Blank – husband of Barbara Tillman Blank ’61 and father of Meghan ’04, and father-in-law of Fran Seeger Mando ’77. Debbie Blank ’83 Virginia Lee Gerken Mason – great-grandmother of Karissa Therese Burden – former teacher Pickens ’10 and Kelsi Pickens ’12 Helen Reinke Dames – grandmother of Scott Dames ’93, Karen Albert C. Parton – husband of Patricia Brunen Parton ’60 Dames Poole ’89, Lisa Kreinest Cobb ’01, Vince Kreinest ’08, Anthony Dr. Charles Perry – father of the late Charlette Perry ’73 and Eileen Kreinest ’99, and Angela Kreinest ’04 Perry Anderson ’80 Beverly Farrar – mother of Diane Farrar-Dirouache ’82 Mae Roth – mother of Connie Roth Hamon ’71, Mary Kath Roth Joseph Foltz – father of Mary Beth Foltz Livingston ’69, Maureen Foltz Brown ’75, and Paula Roth Smiley ’78 Coleman ’72, Maria Foltz Swecker ’79, and grandfather of Michael Mark Rottinghaus – husband of Christine Fredrick Rottinghaus ’67 Foltz ’94. Barbara Jean Stephens – mother of Monica Stephens ’96 and Rachel Bob Gausepohl – husband of Mary Alice “Sugar” Roeding Gausepohl Stephens ’98 ’55, father of Sallie Gausepohl Sparks ’77 and Villa teacher Lori Wall; and grandfather of Villa students Liam, Quinn, and Keegan Wall Frank Wesseler – father of Tara Wesseler Kersting ’97 and Ashley Wesseler Carrico ’05, husband of Donna Wesseler, Villa Business Jerry Hellmann – brother of Sr. Mary Carol Hellmann ’52, Dorothy Manager; and grandfather of Villa student Bobby Kersting. Hellmann Due ’57, Marney Hellmann Bresser ’64, and Ginny Hellmann Robke ’69, and uncle of Theresa Due Stetter ’81, Christine Due Emma “Jo” Whalen – mother of Mike Whalen, former Doyle ’82, Cynthia Due Davis ’84, and Monica Robke Fullenkamp ’94 President of Villa Madonna Academy, and great-grandmother of Villa students Dolan and Ainsley Whelan.

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