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1 www.mtmercy.org and healthcare are inprocess. education of mission shared our support to ventures marketing area shared Several one growing. are is opportunities employment This where professionals. health and research need we for have the growing of context the in education for school high Education of mentors. component essential an professional become has careers health/science of tutelage System, the Health Catholic the under of facilities the of context the in internshipsaccredited and shadowing as well as travelingclinic, Move”,the on the “Mission including experiences, in-depth and exposure for opportunities of program highly-developed a with with partnership School High in Jude St. Timon year Bishop and System second Health Catholic our into plunged have We and career pursuits. wonderfultreasurea tocollegetobring scholarship applications is Academy.This the at onher leadership years her throughout accomplishments and reflections experiences of compilation each of developing process student’s leadership portfolio, the designed to initiate become the graduate’s mentors faculty and MMA’s well. as programs Women’sLeadership Academy alreadyis students takingas hold new introducing are we year, This Mercy. of history and legacy the celebrate to continue and refocus will our to ’56, AdvancementInstitutional enhanced team newly tasks.Our and MMA Muldoon, Jane Advancement Sisterteam as assistant welcome for organizing also our many We volunteers Communications. and Marketing of Director Newman, Christine and Advancement Institutional of Harvey, Director Officer, Jody Financial Chief Swist, Mary - staff our to newcomers important very three to you introduce I evident. very is newness the Yes, MMA. at being about “at-home” feeling an sensing while expectations new of excitement the have to enough new new,still brandyet I told the students this year that I feel like a sophomore, not quite It’s anew year at MMA! From thePresident’s office Memorials Alumnae Updates Advancement Office Mercy Honors Honorees Featured Alumna Reflections Open House FALL 2010 In thisissue
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9 7 5 3 2 Sincerely, initiatives. our about suggestions and input comments, your welcome We Our Mercy legacy continues to be strong and our future is bright! Yes, the excitement is high as we celebrate MMA’s 106th birthday. of andtradition while mission planning, each school. the unique to strategic true our be to in continuing proactive and grant, anOishei responsible of support financial Meitler Consultants to guide our analysis of how to be financially full the with have enlisted, We education. single-gender and while maintaining buildings separate describing our collaboration letter a future is into Horizons investigation of the issue this in included Also offered at BishopTimonthis year. in educator. and aclass speaker dozenone MMA has is studentsopportunity unique this in sharing native a by year taught this Chinese, offered Mandarin being highlight new Another President Sister EllenTwist Mary [email protected] ‘83,x511 Jeanne Burvid DIRECTOR OFADMISSIONS [email protected] Christine Newman, x308 & COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING OF DIRECTOR [email protected] Grace GannonJackson ‘82,x306 Contributing Writer DIRECTOR OFALUMNAE [email protected] Jody M.Harvey, CFRE,x324 INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE 88 REDJACKET PARKWAY BUFFALO, NY14220716.825.8796 Advancement Staff
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Patricia Smith Arlene Rola ‘48 Maureen Canney ‘52 VOLUNTEERS [email protected] Brittany Finnegan-Zandi, x321 Executive Writer - Editor DEVELOPMENT MANAGER [email protected] Margaret Staszak, x512 Contributing Writer
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Admissions An exciting new offering for Mt. Mercy Mercy Mt. for offering new exciting An Leadership Academy for Young Women. Young for Academy Leadership respect respect the diversity of all people, to respond to the needs of others with compassion, and to be prepared to meet the challenges of university life and beyond, it is with great women. young of educating the 106th year begin we that enthusiasm Continuing strongly into its second year is the on-going collaboration with Catholic Health, Catholic with collaboration on-going the is year second its into strongly Continuing another exciting venture at Mt.Mercy Academy. In response tohealth growing the professionals, Catholic Health need for has teamed up with Mt. Mercy Academy launch to a help Health Science education mentoring various track students for its students offer to interested inMercy Mt. enables pursuing partnership healthcare unique The careers. and internship programs through the Catholic Health Catholic introduced the program Health to MMA system. and Bishop RepresentativesTimon St. from Jude on freshmen Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in the Club, moderated Career Health Care Mercy join is the newly-created an opportunity to students Center Auditorium. New this year already are experiences hands-on and for trips field Exciting professionals. Health Catholic by scheduled! As Mt. Mercy continuesto strive to educatestudents to proclaim justice, to accept and Leadership Academy Leadership the to newly introduced are as students this Mt. is at year, Mercy tangible energy A fresh instituted is of comprised a opportunities Academy the curriculum Leadership presenting students, and activities for students to participate at and MMA. in Each throughoutcomplete student has time built into four years over her scheduleto work on components program under of the the guidance of her Leadership Advisor, or activities, may experiential through leader complete future a building with Along the well. as modules independently, the successful completion of theto when be ofportfolio used the achievements time as substantiation created personally Leadership Academy provides applications. scholarship college completing or essays, college writing for comes the student with a Health Partnership Catholic
Mrs. Paulette Gaske. In Gaske. Mrs. Paulette throughout the coming throughout the coming
student. The first day of first The student.
months at the Academy. months with an assembly for the with an assembly for “Reverencing the Dignity “Reverencing entire student body and a student entire learning, where, awaiting learning, where, awaiting an address by Sister Mary Sister an address by Life!” will inspire the daily will Life!” to welcome returning and returning welcome to new students to a place of a place to students new On September 8, 2010, for 2010, for 8, On September of Mt. Mercy Academy, an of Mt. Mercy Academy, prayer offered by Principal prayer offered
the new school year began the new Ellen Twist, RSM, president president RSM, Ellen Twist, specifically at the academic at the academic specifically updated facility, and a safe, a safe, and facility, updated success, social development social development success,
the 106th time, the doors at the 106th Leading into the New School Year School New into the Leading Mt. Mercy Academy opened Mt. Mercy Academy highly-qualified teachers, an highly-qualified announcement of the theme announcement activities, lessons and events events activities, lessons and nurturing atmosphere aimed nurturing atmosphere and spiritual growth of every of every and spiritual growth within Each Person- Celebrate Celebrate Person- within Each for the school year was made. for
them again, are generous and them again, are generous Open House 2010 and to proudly substantiate the benefits of a Mercy education to future members of the Mt. Mercy community. MMA tour guides during the two day event. Student Ambassadors and McAuley Scholars served as informed and impressive of MMA faculty members, and collect information regarding the curriculum, academic programs, sports, clubs and sports, programs, academic the curriculum, regarding of and MMA information members, collect faculty school activities. Staff members were on hand to The MMA offer Administration, alumnae, parents facts and friends were concerning available to provide the key information requested tuition of them and scholarship opportunities. Another successful MMA Open House took place September 26th and 27th when more than 200 potential students andstudents potential 200 than more when 27th and 26th September place took House Open MMA successful Another families visited Mt. Prospective Mercy. students and their families were able to tour the school facilities, ask questions 3 www.mtmercy.org By IsobelJohnston Doing JustFine Reflections ht hs eid m o? “ht” h gr replied. girl the “What?” of?” me reminds this what know “You said, and girl the to turned Mary-Lou Once, listener. attentive an was and questions asked girl The her. with her.”about laughed and girl, the to reminisced Mary-Lou story a you tell me “Let and gal,” sweet she’sa “Oh, such few,a quite heard I and employees, and jobs different the on opinions their insert to hesitate didn’t residents The looked almost young again. They residents. the of faces the off drop the atmosphere of our home lighten, and nearly five years and the moment that they walked in the doors, I could feel bright with floor,sixth the to visit a uniforms made They faces. their on smiles signature their in neatly dressed road, the down Mount Mercy, school I think it’s called. Fourteen the sophomore girls from were They retreat. Center on the to came students of group a yesterday, Just heart-warming sight. family the a is it and in with, her provides home restored this that atmosphere been has she lately, But, away. faded slowly she as her help to nothing do could I 60 years. for married were They desolate. quite been has Lou Mary- and away passed husband her ago, years ten About more. two adopting and woman, children own strong her of and five a raising frustrations, such been excitements, has of She disappointments. share fair has she her and senator, seen a of wife the once was Mary-Lou striving for. family, and I think that’s what the Center has always been a are residents other the and Mary-Lou meals. our of all eat we where area dining and kitchen small a is room our Outside live. people able most the where floor the floor, is sixth the on apartment little cozy condition a Wein incredible. live their what matter no them respecting and the commitment to respecting and the elderly aids, peoples’ dignity,wonderful and nurses helpful with staffed is It Johnston fromtheperspectiveofa“pairshoes”thatrecently visitedTheSeniorNeighborhoodCenteratOLV. reflect uponthedayandconnectittomissionofMercy. ThefollowingprojectwaswrittenbyMMASophomoreIsobel Students alsospendtimeinserviceattheorganization.Theyare taskedwithcreatingaprojectthathelpsthemto mission, whatcareerpathsstaffmembershavefollowedtowork thereandhowitoperatesinservingclients. Sophomore religionclasseshaveauniqueretreatexperienceatMMA. Theyvisitanorganizationforadaytolearnofits ogr ie aey n hi own. their on safely live longer no can who women and men for arrangements living comfortable providing to devoted home a is Center sooner.The moved have should she that think I way, my Neighborhood Center, but if I had Senior the to moved we that ago months six about until wasn’t It bedroom now. years Stevens twenty near the oh, for, Mary-Lou of been slippers have I ... fromaMt.MercySophomore
Bill, and I miss you. But you know what? After today, I today, realized thatI reallyamdoingjustfine.” After what? know you But you. miss I and Bill, She pausedforamomentand thencontinued,“Iloveyou today.” them in Christ of love true the had they because figures, and facts just than more students the teaching be must Mercy, school, That so warm. all and gentle, were sweet, kind, They off. left we where up pick to someone generation, another There’sworry. shouldn’t I that knew dedication to the Christian values of those young girls, and the Lord was reminding me to always have faith. I saw the like was softly,“It chuckled she future,” the for hope a is it just rejuvenated my spirit and encouraged me that there today; them see to blessing a such was It age. that at girls our remember me made It girls. young students, some by “Bill,” she whispered, “Today was the best day. I was visited she lovesandmisseshim. voice. She tells him what he’s missing, whispers how much She just relates her day to him, in her soft, sweet, wavering her to deceased husband. aloud She does it talkingoften, and it isn’t Mary-Lou abnormal. heard I night, that Later knew. already she Maybe came. she that fact the just Mary-Lou, I and so, wished I herself could tell that enjoy girl exactly how Mary-Lou much she watched now.”meant to I does as it glowed as I me to much as meant ever has in action them seeing sure not I’m but young, was I when acts those about all learn to used We afflicted. the comforting mercy of visiting the sick, and the spiritual act of mercy of of act corporal the it’s doing, you’re What church. in girl a as about learned I mercy of works the of me reminds “It www.mtmercy.org 4
Third Prize: Pat Dafchik Pat Prize: Third First Prize Winner: Aileen Farrell Farrell Aileen Winner: Prize First First Annual Travel Raffle Travel Annual First Second Prize: Maureen McDonald ’72 Maureen Prize: Second MMA Alumnae Association Association Alumnae MMA
The The Alumnae Association Board to launched jumpstart our Alumnae Scholarship Travel Fund. a The Travel Raffle Raffle included three prizes: Las Vegas Trip for Two, Weekend a in Ellicottville at the Wingate Inn green Valley fees and Holiday with a Seneca Casino Niagara Excursion. The ticket sales began 24th. September Day, on Mercy held was drawing Mercyfest Weekend and the Thank you to the Alumnae Board of who Directors and supported for sponsoring Valley all and the Holiday Corporation raffle.Development A special thanksEllicottville. in Weekend the Ellicott to We started our “club” at Holy Family. We call it the “Girls’ the it call We Family. Holy at “club” our started We Club” which sends our families into But gales of laughter. we will always be the girls to each other. We will always remember Sister Mary Loyola and Pauline in office. the We main did a week in Alleghany(our emancipation week) and shared Park the ups and each summer downs of “aging.” now look We back fondly and realize we were taught that we could be anything we wanted future the for term a to was lib be Women’s plan. God’s followed – as long fidelity faith, as with we lives our created who “girls” were we but to virtue, and daily We now prayer. take the opportunity to thank those who instilled in us the “Corporal of Works Mercy” which has given meaning and purpose to our lives. ... from a Mt. Mercy Alumna Mt. Mercy a ... from
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The “Girls” Club from the Class of 1951 Club from The “Girls” 2010. We will send out invitations soon with details, but save the date for Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the in p.m. 7:00 at 2010 29, December Wednesday, for date the save but details, with soon invitations out send will We 2010. and Caz above Room, Dog Plan Bookstore Enlightenment Cafe. Ears to with get together your Mercy friends at the holidays the holidays. closer to get as we details more for page and check our facebook MMA Classes 2006-2010 Katlin fortunehaving Hess, of alumna Office Class The had ofgreat to workAdvancement the 2006 with us as this anintern 2006- classes the from alums new our for event holiday a organize us helping is and assist to continues is Katlin summer. past in helping the alumnae officebrainstorm should contact AlumnaeGrace Director Gannon Jackson (716) 825-8796 ext. 306 or [email protected]. Out Night Coffeehouse Alum Holiday New MMA classes 1994-2005 our and schedule concert new the of coordination the by obstructed were event alum young summer a schedule to plans Our interested alums young Those event. Alum Young Winter a for dates best and ideas seeking are We planning. event Mercyfest due to our “good example” – a phrase used often by the Mercy nuns. have now been passed on to our 36 children, numerous grandchildren, and now married “well” in our our faith and two of us great-grandchildren. have husbands We who converted many years later. I’d like to think it was (Makey) Fitzgerald; and Suzanne (Ryan) Cole. (Makey) Fitzgerald; We left Mount Mercy with strong moral beliefs that Our “girls” club consisted of: Mary Carol Lou (Reilly) (Romance) Stark; Pace; Theresa June (Milligan) Ryan; Patricia (Millard) Mullen; Mary Ann (Carmondy) English; (Mahoney) McClellan; Kathleen (Barnes) Evans; Dorothy on a regular basis for lunch and some who have passed on passed have who some and lunch for basis regular a on with love and care from above! and I am sure watch “Horizons”, many memories were brought to mind. many memories “Horizons”, looking be soon will we means which 1951 in graduated We together get who us of 6 are There celebration. 60th our at By Alumna Mary Ann Mahoney McClellan ’51 Mahoney McClellan Mary Ann By Alumna Reading the recent issue of the Mount Mercy Academy Reflections With Thanks Education a Wonderful Remembering Y 5 www.mtmercy.org Against Sexual Assault andIteach yoga regularly. Sisterhood the called organization women’s a volunteers, USO our with closely work I Baghdad, in Here Dawn). New Operation as known (currently Iraq in Operations of General Commanding the Baghdad International surround Airport and include the housing of the We Baghdad. downtown from 16km - Complex Base Air Base, Iraq. Sather Air Base is part of a larger base - the Victory In August, I made the move from Camp Virginia, Kuwait to Sather exchange and ideaswithwomen from allover theworld. meet to chance a me gave particular in Kuwait of Women with professional to meet women in Kuwait. opportunities The the Business and me Professional afforded also Kuwait in time My Patriot and Arifjan Camps (Kuwaiti Naval Base). to program expand the UTR to able the was of I availability center. USO time full a for capacity the not is there where region the in bases) operating (forward to effort an made offer programs centers our and FOBs just in bases not also at but have we SWA, in but centers its program of many this in offers USO The home. recordings and books the sends USO The DVD. on recorded being while children their to the aloud read With to opportunity the program.have parents deployed program, Reading Through United the importantly most partnerships, and programs USO expanding by Members Service more reach to opportunity unique a had I arriving, After the bureaucracy. approached nearly the same as that of the policy offices, without mission Its applied. immediately I fall, last opened position Asia Offices Policy DoD Southwest USO the the careerprospective.my When changed really in work my but school), of front in ribbons out yellow large put to donations solicited I 2003 in MMA at (while services armed the in women and men of supporter a of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. I was always worked for several departments under the Deputy Undersecretary I left for Camp Virginia, Kuwait in January of this year. In college, I Megan’s Story her somuch. toher led has foundation decision to give back to our Mercy country and the high school that her taught how and today is she who shape to helped (BA, has education Mercy her how regarding message graduate 2008 a us sent Megan Iraq. in Base Air Sather the at Organization (USO) of Service Class United the for working is Economics) Affairs, International DC), (Washington, University MeganLynch, aClass of 2005 Mount Mercy graduate, and American Featured Alumna for Global Issues and Changing theWorld Mt. Mercy Alumna, Mt. MercyAlumna, Raising Awareness ubn fne fr M suet. e a a og ak about talk Mercy long global initiatives a and had recent We involvement students. for MMA MMA students. for funded husband her and she programswere there that learned I when Penepent ’75) (Harris Paula TeacherMrs. Religion MMA former contact to Academy, but I wasn’t quite sure in what way. I made the decision Mercy Mt. to back wantedrealizedgiveto I I Several ago months Megan’s Vision that we can continue to buildonitinthefuture. so year this girls the for emerges what see toexcited really am I irrelevant. become will teenager a being of distractions normal the that Africa, HIV/AIDS in to trafficking human to poverty rural from issues global with involved so be will students MMA that is longas they so have solid exposure to problems, and education on toglobal the issues. My vision solutions contribute to position unique a in are girls Mercy that believe firmly I later,countries several and university global notably a from degree bachelor’s a Goals. Today, Development Millennium are as lynchpin identical the practically is women of education the for mission Mercy The millions around theworld. seetheir and to hope and possibility brings that creating change in connection and poverty hunger surrounding complications the understand to come they nights, two for poverty of lessons the living by and little givenprogram, arestudents the of part As day.every face poverty in people to struggles daily the opportunity the experience have will Students Massachusetts. in Farm Gateway Overlook Global attend at will students MMA ten 2011, Mercy girls can help to effect change in the world. In the Spring of ways and trafficking, human regarding issues discuss and about year,learn years. This fourwill studentspast MMA the for issues PaulaPenepent’s global program“MercySpeaks”focusedon has (which deservesmore credit andattention thanIdo). know that she would be implementing most of this as a volunteer to inspired more was and proposed, Paula what at enthusiastic NYSRegentsthe worldthan provides.was incrediblycurriculum I the to exposure more lot whole a from benefit might students MMA that felt I travel, to opportunity expansive an having and DC, Washington, in Affairs International in degree a earning and up in growing After support. of ’76 Buffalo (my parents Mike are Kate and Coughlin South Lynch) be could I felt I where is This www.mtmercy.org 6 What What have you been doing Career: Career: PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. since graduation?(Tell college, your family life, classmates career, activities.) about volunteer, recreation Contact me to mentor: mentor: me to Contact
on Saturday, Three of our current members serve on the Academy’s various committees of the Board. and Board of Trustees Hold an open Annual Meeting in conjunction with Memorial our Mass, May Crowning and Brunch, May (this 1st year of 2011), where the nominations of new board members are considered. Directors beginning in the please 2011-2012 contact year, alumnae office at (716) 825-8796 ext. 306 gjackson@ or mtmercy.org. Names will be submitted to the nominating committee. • • If you are interested in serving on the Alumnae Board of Breakfast Breakfast with Santa SPOUSE’S NAME (if applicable) SPOUSE’S NAME (if applicable) OF GRADUATION YEAR December 4th, 2010 in the MMA Dining Hall. Alumnae and friends are invited to bring their little little their bring to invited are friends and Alumnae Hall. Dining MMA the in 2010 4th, December and treats, carols, some share and Claus Mrs. and Santa to meet 10 younger) and (ages ones please invitations, foror to andtoboylist girlbe the good added details For more activities! ext. 306 or [email protected]. at 825-8796 Office in the Alumnae Grace contact Mount Mount Mercy Academy Alumnae Association willhost Alumnae Update Form Santa’s Visit to MMA! Visit Santa’s
Hosts events to support the Alumnae Scholarship Fund which funds a full four-year more than $30,000 this year alone. scholarship, which totals Serve as anchor members and volunteers Gala, the for Annual Fund, the McAuley Capital Campaign, Academy many at scenes the behind found be can and House Open Academy events and committees. Act as the committee chairs and run 10+ alumnae events alumnae 10+ run and chairs committee the as Act yearly for alumnae and friends of Mercy. Commit to (one) three-year term with an opportunity to three-year term. continue for a second Meet on the second Tuesday of the month from September from month the of Tuesday second the on Meet thru June. Consists of 17 elected alumnae and the Alumnae Director Alumnae the and alumnae elected 17 of Consists from classes 1953-1999. and range as graduates CURRENT OCCUPATION E-MAIL ADDRESS E-MAIL PHONE NUMBER (with area code) - HOME - OFFICE - CELL - - HOME code) PHONE NUMBER (with area CITY / STATE / ZIP CITY / STATE ADDRESS DATE TODAY’S last maiden (if applicable), NAME - first, connection! This form not only keeps our records up-to-date, it provides the alumnae community the opportunity to know what your classmates are doing with doing are classmates your what know to opportunity the community alumnae the provides it up-to-date, records our keeps only not form This connection! education. their Mercy Please send to: Mount Mercy Adademy, Alumnae Office, 88 Red Jacket Parkway, Buffalo , NY 14220. You can complete online at www.mtmercy.org or email www.mtmercy.org at online complete can You , NY 14220. Buffalo Parkway, Red Jacket Alumnae Office, 88 Adademy, Mercy Mount Please send to: Mercy your up Keep honors. special and deaths births, weddings, engagement, especially appreciated, always is classmates of News [email protected]. to • • • • • • 2010 Mount Mercy Alumnae Association Board of Directors: 2010 Mount Mercy Christian leadership and lifelong learning? Christian leadership a Board of Directors dedication whose is year-round a true reflection of the Mercymission of compassionate service, Did you know the Mount Mercy Alumnae Association has Alumnae Association Alumnae Meet the Mount Mercy Mercy Mount the Meet 7 www.mtmercy.org Ground: The Western New York Women’s News Journal in the in Journal NewsWomen’s York New Western The Ground: Common for column monthly a writing and University Niagara at SUNY at courseBuffalo for 22 semesters, developing Studies a similar course Women’sfor introductory an teaching notably most issues, women’s on work activist much done has Sharon presents study skills workshops and evaluates placement testing. atNiagara University. developsShe teachescurriculum, courses, position is Reading Coordinator in the Office of Academic Support D’Youville both at Niagaraat and CollegeUniversity. currentHer vocabulary development and critical thinking to college students writing, taughtreading, years,has Sharon 24 past years. the For also taught an introductory Women’s Studies course at UB for 11 programs to helpevery woman become allshecan be. necessary for advocated and has raised issues women’s she of awareness the of Directors, Boards and member Committees a many As of Award. Hillery John Judge School High Jude St. Athletic of Hall SisterFame. also has Timon- received Bishop the Mercy and, for these efforts, was later inducted into the school’s established the first girls’ comprehensive She athletic program College. at Mt. Canisius from Degree Honorary York, Letters of Doctor New – a Mercy received has Sally Sr. of Community. West Pacific Pennsylvania, Sisters for Development of Director Assistant the currently and is Academy.She of Mercy Development Mt. at Alumnae Director and College Trocaire at Affairs Academic for President Vice Religious, for for Fund Retirement the Coordinator as Assistant in positions continued Buffalo of Diocese the within work years.Her Academy8 for Mercy Mt. at 6 years. She continued on to a Secondary Administration position The 2010MercyHonorsrecipients areasfollows: and dedication to their community. commitment their for notably most lives, personal and professional their in Mercy of Spirit the exhibit who individuals honors Award Mercy career. of family, and faith, Spirit of community The areas the in themselves distinguished have who alumnae honors award The Foundress. Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 6:15 p.m. The Catherine McAuley Distinguished Alumna Award is presented in the name of the Sisters of Mercy Academy graduates and affiliates. Awards in two categories will be presented at a gala dinner to be held at Mercy Romanello’s Mt. South distinguished Restaurant recognize awards The on Honorees. Honors Mercy 2010 the announces proudly Association Alumnae Mercy Mt. The Announcing the2010MercyHonorsHonorees MMA AlumnaeAssociation an ElementaryAdministratoran of period overa Teacher during a period of 10 years and later yearsand 10 of Teacherperiod a during Niagara School from High Junior a was University.Sr.Sally & Supervision Education in Degree Arts of Master a and College Joseph her Bachelor of Arts in History from Mt. St. Mt. from History in Arts of Bachelor her graduateMercyAcademyMt. earned of who 1956 Sr.a – Walzis 1956 Sally of Class - RSM Distinguished Alumna Award - the State University of New York at Buffalo. at York New of University State from the Degree Education of Master her and Fredonia SUNY fromDegree Arts of Bachelor her receive to on went Sharon Mercy, Mt. - Award Green - Class of 1969 - After graduating from Alumna Distinguished the University of Buffalo and in Poland. She Poland. in and Buffalo of University the at Language Second a as English grade and 8th 7th taught Sharon career, her in Early Sr.Walz, Sally Sharon h hs eevd ay wrs o tahn ad professional and service. teaching for awards many received has She articles numerous publications. as other and News Buffalo The in pieces well opinion and as Success, Study College Simple for Sharon’s book Strategies the of author the also is Sharon Uganda. eastern of people Bagishu impoverished the assist to non-profit all-volunteer an Village, African Global co-founded Sharon are, people the impoverished how about learning and of eastern Uganda a native meeting after 2007, In 1980s-1990s. Global War onTerrorism MedalandNATO Medal(Kosovo). Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Achievement Service Joint Medal, Commendation Army Medal, Commendation Service Joint Clusters), Leaf Oak 5 (with Medal Service Meritorious Medal, Service DefenseMeritorious Medal, Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star throughout her career. Her awards include the Defense Superior a lector installations as military various at teacher education religious served and has and Adoption, Rescue Pet Bank, Food in 2007. She is active in the community - volunteering at a Virginia Most Powerful Women in Atlanta by Atlanta Women’s Magazine 25 the of one as selected also was She America. in Who’sWho of Edition 2010 Who’sthe of Womenin American is in and Who 1995 Edition the listed in was She intoaction. policies and plans strategic translating for responsible personnel of cadre small a Initiatives Group for the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army managing the through Corps ArmyROTC Police program. Chiefthe servesas the Garrison of Colonel Military the in lieutenant second a as commissioned was and Biology and Psychology in Science of Merit Award. Marguerite graduated in 1981 with a dual Bachelor . coad arsn Cas f 97 - 1977 of Class - Garrison McDonald C. Award Alumna Distinguished Athletic Department’s 1980-1981 Female 1980-1981 Department’s ofthe Athletic the recipient was and team softball women’s first University’s the managed she she Thereafter, where University Bonaventure Saint 1977. entered from Mount in in Academy Mercy graduated raised and was N.Y. Buffalo, McDonald C. Marguerite Marguerite - www.mtmercy.org 8 the the donations to the Class of 1970 Scholarship Fund. The funds raised four for to will send a Mercy student years! The total of this scholarship fund will be above $30,000 all is said and done! when The Class of ’70 and friends are well on their way to other challenge and goal this meeting classes to do the same! If you were unable to attend the reunion still and wish to donate to the Class Alumnae the of contact please ’70 fund, [email protected] e-mail by Office 306. (716) 825-8796 ext. or call The The Class of 1970 wanted to send their a to out shout a and thanks special the not who attend could classmates reunion on celebration lovely a September had 1970 of 25th. ladies The at which Curly’s began with mass by spoke Dan Father Callahan. Dan Father of of Catherine the mission McAuley and her dedication to women and education. The homilywas followed Alumnae from thanks special with up Director Grace Gannon Jackson and chairperson Trish Higgins Glose for
All Award recipients. For further information or to make reservations reservations make to or information further For recipients. Award or be a patron sponsor, please call the Alumnae Office8796, ext. at 825- 306. All proceeds benefitFund. Anne Marie Kuwik, Class of the1984, is the Chairperson of this Academy Scholarship celebration. Honors Mercy year’s and organizations. Her personal professional and mission bring is to compassion, collaboration and professional healing pursuing those to formation and education and need, those to most in or ministerial goals. Dr. Rooney Pittsburgh Theological received Seminary and has spent her the past 40 years Doctorate from serving the people of God as a leader within the Roman Catholic Her Church with ecumenical and groups organizations. non-profit ministerial experiences are vast, including 25 years as Director of Lay Ministry Development for the Diocese of Orlando, where Florida, she oversaw Additionally, formation. the adult and work development of spirituality of care, pastoral ecclesial lay ministry, as a certified chaplain andCPE she Supervisor, was instrumental in developing outreach to the sick, dying and aging, writing and used parts of in various processes video-based training producing also Rooney Dr. outreach. nurse parish establishing and country the published having writes prolifically books three in 2006, Habits of the Soul, 101 to Ways Communicate With Kids, Your Hold Fast to Prayers and Comfort Grief: Our Praying Caregivers; for Help Hope: the Visiting Those for Handbook A Heal: to Call (2008), Widows for 2011. in due Discipleship on one and (2010), Dying and Aged Sick, She has also been published in America Magazine for her article: Not “You’re My a Daughter”, reflection on caring for her mother disease. who has Alzheimer’s Alumnae, family and friends are to invited honor the 2010 Mercy - Elizabeth The Alumnae Office has been contactedby some
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(We will send out save.the.date cards for you if you pick a date early!) date a pick you if you for cards save.the.date out send will (We training, training, coaching, teaching and services spiritual to individuals, faith-based groups of Dimes and many area nursing homes. nursing area of Dimes and many Spirit of Mercy Award Rooney – Class is of the 1963. Founder and Linda Consultants President Rooney and of Life Rooney Enrichment and Services works nationwide to offer consulting, industry. Working her Working industry. way up through radio Carey Carey Ras - Class of 1987 – After graduating from Mt. Elizabeth Mercy Carey Academy Degree earned in Broadcasting her in and herin Bachelor’s Master’s 1987, Multidisciplinary Studies State from College. Buffalo She Buffalo area in started the highlycompetitive news work in the Distinguished Alumna Award The Class of 1991 is gathering ideas for their 2011 summer reunion, please
If you graduated in a year ending in 6 or 1 it is your year to celebrate. Simply contact contact Simply celebrate. to year your is it 1 or 6 in ending year a in graduated you If Reunions (716) 825-8796 ext. 306. planning your event. phone: (The or [email protected] Alumnae e-mail via OfficeJackson Gannon hasGrace heardDirector Alumnae thatContact the planning nights legendary.) are Be a part of the class committee and have some fun nights out with friends while you enjoy it was! plan You the where and when and the Alumnae Office does therest! We assist with class lists, invitations and reservations. the alums who planned their reunions in these past three years have commented on how easy how on commented have years three past these in reunions their planned who alums the Attention: office. reunion the a dinner with spouses/guests and, maybe, a family picnic.) Boettcher (716) 816-9936 or go the facebook page for your reunion: mtmercy class of 1991 reunion. The committee would like to have a multi-event reunion, (girls-only night out, contact your former class officers Marcy Rachuna Disbrow (716) 254-8240 or Erika Wyeth Class of 1991: plans will be coming soon. If you would like to be part of the planning team, please contact or [email protected]. O’Donnell (716) 822-5929 Ventresca Vincy weekend June 10-12, 2011. The Class of 1961 will be the honored guests at graduation which graduation at guests honored the be will 1961 of Class The 2011. 10-12, June weekend take place on June 12, 2011 at Kleinhan’s Music Hall. More news on the weekend reunion members of the Class of 1961 alums who regularly socialize. The group is beginning to gather to beginning is group The socialize. regularly who alums 1961 of Class the of members ideas for their celebration which will coincide with the Mount Mercy Academy graduation Class of 1961 - The 50 year reunion class: these fun events. Reunion Recap will be in the next issue. these fun events. Reunion Recap will be in It has been a busy reunion year and the generosity of the alumnae as they celebrate their anniversaries continues to amaze our department! our amaze to continues anniversaries their celebrate they as alumnae the of generosity the and year reunion busy a been has It executed and planned have who those to thanks My students. current assist to funds scholarship to profits their donated have classes These The Alumnae Office is in the final stages of planning for the last two reunions of the season. We have assisted with ten reunions since March. since reunions ten with assisted have We season. the of reunions two last the for planning of stages final the in is Office Alumnae The SPCA, BuffaloZoo, Variety WNY Club, United, March Compeer, Junior Achievement, Buffalo Niagara Association Realtors, of and Buffalo State College. Herefforts have also spread to the groups. Some of groups. with she the include works community groups “Stay “Stay Tuned” with her blog is at often buffalo.bizjournals.com. found hosting She charitable events for non-profit area large large business corporations inWestern and her readers helps Business First for stories print also writes York.New Elizabeth community community events. She brings the business latest, news up-to-the-minute covering both successful entrepreneurs and on local business news, small business issues and current and television brought her to her current position of Business First Reporter on Channel 7 News. Her television reports focus 9 www.mtmercy.org rd hnre a Ei Bhn Al rces rm h weekend the benefit theAlumnaeScholarship Fund. from proceeds All Bohen. Erik was honoree Pride 31st. The honorary race starter was Maureen Diggins and the Civic July Saturday, and 30th Friday,July held was weekend Mercyfest We hopeto seeyouthere! You haveto beinit,to winit! [email protected]. Advancement Office at(716)825-8796ext. 321oremail at For tickets or questions please callBrittany inthe Institutional wine. Over 21admitted. and beer desserts, snacks, pizza, Your includes ticket evening. the throughout games and baskets, theme club, split be also Magic MoneySweepstakes Advancement Updates $2,000 and third prize is $1,000. prizes. First Prize is $5,000, second prize is in forare$11,000 $25 toyourwin chance 7pm. at open Academy Doors Gymnasium. Mercy Mount the in 2010 19, Friday,November held be Sweepstakesto SavePlease Datethe Moneyfor Magic the
There will Tickets closest to the pin, hit the longest drive, and most importantly to the best the to importantly most and drive, longest the hit pin, the to closest scored who golfers for given were prizes and success, great a was party golf.The to up shown had before,night the party the at been had whom tournament and after party, and I couldn’t believe that 40 people, many of golf the host to readyget to Mercy Mt. at back met we morning next The the after party. for just up showed who people 100 additional an and food, of lots music, registered.afterwardsrunnershad party live great,232 that The with was hear to thrilled was I and, beautiful was weather the that see to relieved truly was workeveryone putting collecting and with together baskets. did also I was I race the for up set the impressed with by the number of donations help that we had toreceived, and the great Friday on arrived I As a success. events the making to dedicated truly were who people great of full were committees The events. these at fun have least very the at would I that weekend! From my first meeting with the race and golf committees, I knew same the in happening be would events both but tournament, golf a and 5K organizinga about know to is thereeverything learn soon I would only Not into? myself getting was I what know I did Little school. high my former to back giving while fundraising, and events in experience more get to opportunity great a be would it thought I intern. public events and a relations for looking was Mercy Mt. that saw I when excited really was I work. hard such asuccess! and guidance their for Congratulations and thank departmentyou to everyone who helped make development this weekend the to I grateful event.extremely greatam I a and such experience really of valuable extremely part but gained a have exhausted, be to was opportunity the I had I close, that a happy to came Weekend Mercyfest As dressed foursome. PRESENTED BY Summer2010Intern - Written by Katlin Hess,Classof2006 www.mtmercy.org 10 will be . Annual Report Jody Director of the new Mount Mount Mercy Academy Meet Our New Director of Director of Our New Meet Advancement Institutional each and every volunteer, committee member, parent member, committee volunteer, every and each and alum involved in our yearly events; those have who given and continue to give to the young ladies future. that will become the young women of our A heartfelt “thank you” to all who have laid a strong foundation to support us in allow us to provide our the best in academic excellence, activities and to compassionate service, Christian leadership, global awareness and life-long learning. any are there if me email or me call to free feel Please questions, comments, suggestions or fresh ideas that Mount of mission the advance further will believe you Mercy. I can be reached at (716) 825–8796 ext. 324 or [email protected]. Sincerely, CFRE Jody M. Harvey, Director of Institutional Advancement Hello and please allow me to introduce myself. I am Harvey Institutional Advancement I recently Advancement served Director as Mt. St. Joseph Academy the and at I am here thrilled at to further advance the continue Mount cause of Catholic education on Mercy the secondary level. I am to proud to be part a of creative such and enthusiastic team – working for who attend Mt. Mercy Academy. benefit of the girls the academic the begin we as and change of time a is Fall year with a fresh group of students, this fall is also a time of transition and exciting new developments on Advancement. Institutional of home the floor, third the upcoming the for priorities establishing been have We year that include scholarships, events, and grants to support special projects. I look forward to meeting available available online at in www.mtmercy.org December 2010. If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please call Brittany at (716) 825-8796 ext. [email protected]. email at 321 or The
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April inParis April in Paris for one or more of the many auction corporate sponsorship
the use of a vacation home, box for a sporting a for box home, vacation a of use the G Donating or theatrical event, ski or golf package or other items for the live auction. large Securing a or business. bring a gift to be auctioned off or the entire group may donate money which can be used to purchase a large gift. Hosting or co-hosting classmates, family, a friends and gift colleagues who gathering each Volunteering committees. Attending a gift gathering party invitation party any on you include to happy be will Staff list. McAULEY have any questions or suggestions please call Brittany at (716) 825-8796 ext. 321 *If you would like to get involved in the 2011 McAuley Gala, host a gift gathering party, donate an item, or Dan Marren, Sharon and Doug McCormick, Mary and Tim Tim and Mary McCormick, Doug and Sharon Marren, Dan McDonald, Ray and Kathie Seitz, Thomas and Mary Sellers, Eileen Jo and David Scott, Nancy and Donald Ware, and Rosanne and Rick Wilson. guests. Thank you to our party sponsors and past chairs Patricia and Pat Cannan, Anita and Patrick Crotty, Ann and Rick Galli, Cynthia and Garry Johnson, Pattie and A Kick-Off Picnic Event was held August Thursday, 19th in the Mercy Grotto and was attended by more than 60 & Grill in Lackawanna. This party is always tons of fun and has one of the largest attendances. Call the Alumnae Office at (716) 825-8796 ext. 306 invitation list. to be placed on the Save the Date for the Alumnae Gift Gathering Party to be to Party Gathering Gift Alumnae the for Date the Save held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 12pm at Curly’s Bar • • • • • The McAuley Gala is the largest MMA. Alumnae, fundraising friends, parents and event all members of for the Mercy community are invited to become involved in the McAuley Gala by: April 2, 2011 at Mount Mercy Academy. This year’s year’s This Academy. Mercy Mount at 2011 2, April theme will be The 2011 McAuley Gala will be held on Saturday, Saturday, on held be will Gala McAuley 2011 The 11
www.mtmercy.org Alumnae intheNews Alumnae Updates see thedancers inaction. Movement. All are welcome! Please call (716) 825-6868 for class information, or stop by to and up in: Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Tots, Yoga, Acro, Pointe and Creative (formerly Reese’s Convenient). The Studio offers dance classes for students starting at age Buffalo Company 3 South Trading the to next right Road, Abbott 1005 at located is location Nu the of Co-Directors proud Studio’s Nu “Nu” the The business. their Buffalo with intoSouth haverightmoved and Studio are alums ’99 both Schreier Liz and Sumbrum Claire 1999 GraduatesCo-DirectorsofNuStudio at University Barry andalsoanexpert witnessinmedical malpractice cases. End-of-Life care especially as it relates to advance care planning. She is an adjunct professor a first-half penaltyshot, to earnhersecond victory ofthe year. As the GCU goalkeeper, Shealyn tallied nine saves on 14 Dominican College shots, while denying Shealyn continues to dominate on the soccer field at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ. 2008 - a beginning is She MastersPsychology. program inGlobalGenderStudiesat UB. in B.A. with Buffalo at University from grad recent is Jennifer 2006 - designer andthey are aperfect team for theirwedding photography business. her Bachelors degree in journalism and she is also a freelance artist. Brian is a freelance graphic earned Tiffany services. armed the of veterans both are years 6 of Brian husband and Tiffany 2000 - dedication to her college almamater. and commitment enthusiasm, her College for reunion Moyne 10th her Le at Year the the of named Alumni Young Ignation was Meegan summer this Earlier NY. Lackawanna, in Basilica MeegantowasMatthew Victorymarried Michalek Becker of Lady Our 2010 Fridayat 9, on July 1997 - forward to her20year reunion in2012! Peterhusband her and looking She is resideBahamas. Hamburgarehunting. Dina in and house Mary’s on the Lake in late June. The wedding was followed by a cruise to the St. Florida at weddingKeys her at and bridesmaid the as serve MoranMaureen classmatehave to thrilled was Dina 1992 - cogeco.ca or(289)260-5978. 15. Theresa seeks to reconnect with friends and classmates and can be reached at twightman@ steward. She resides in Stoney Creek Ontario and is the proud mother of two boys Buddy, 20, Theresacomputera is programmer Zak, for PostCanada the wasand recently nominated union a as 1986 www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/a-modern-christmas-romance/8349927. teacher with children on the autism spectrum in her class. The book is available on-line at http:// a school is Mary that is twist modern Another first Christmas. the about is plot the and Buffalo in set is story Romance”. Christmas The Modern entitled “A book new a released just has Kim 1984 - - TheresaDronckowskiWrightman Kim CharnockGordon Shealyn Sullivan Jennifer Loft Tiffany KelloggMachelski Meegan MichalekBecker Dina PalmerShaffer Callahan is a noted national speaker and author on the topic of topic the on author and speaker national noted a is Callahan Dr.care. health of sector public and private both in experience New in practiced business and and clinical with Florida years in and California, York,Illinois, 39 for nurse a Mercy been The Mount has alumna Bioethics. on was presentation Callahan’s Dr.TrocaireCollege. of graduate nursing 1972 a PhD,MPA, RN, featuredSpeakerSeries lecturer,Alumni guest KateCallahan, M. Distinguished College Trocaire the 27, September Monday, On Series SpeakerBegins withDr. KateCallahan,MMAClassof1970 Alumni Distinguished Trocaire
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