MOUNT MERCY ACADEMY March 2010 Newsletter

VOLUME 7, ISSUE 68

A Message from our Principal SPECIAL POINTS

March, 2010 OF INTEREST:

Just recently we donated four large black garbage bags of clothing to Casa. The bags were filled with at least sixteen pairs of sneakers, two winter coats, • March 8: Spring Sports begin various shirts, pants and other articles of clothing. Most of the articles were new to slightly used. I am sure the refugees who were the recipients of this • March 13: Knights of Columbus clothing were very happy to receive them as we were happy to donate them to St. Pat’s Party at MMA– a good cause. While this sounds like another example of our Mercy mission details inside in action, I guess I am a little dismayed at how we obtained the shoes and clothing. • March 16: EARLY DISMISSAL:

At the end of the first semester, we picked up all of the clothing that was left 12:42 PM in the gym and various parts of the school. We made announcements for sev- eral days to the students that they could claim the articles in the gym. When • March 17: HAPPY the pile failed to go down we put several large tables outside the gym door, ST. PATRICK’S DAY! arranged the clothing so students could see what we had collected and could claim their lost articles. Several pieces went at that time but the majority of • March 23: 6:30 PM: College articles remained. We then bagged the clothing and made further announce- Information Night for Grade 11 ments that students could still claim their things in Miss Luhr’s office. Noth- Students and Parents ing. And so the bags made their way to Casa. MMA Dining Hall I guess I am dismayed by how unwilling our girls are to claim their lost items. The sneakers and coats and clothing were either paid for by them or by you • March 25: Sacrament of and I wonder what it is about our attitudes that we can be so cavalier about Reconciliation at MMA our possessions. I know we are a throw-away society but in these economic times and during this Lenten season maybe it is time for all of us to reassess • March 26: NO SCHOOL! those attitudes. All of you work hard and make sacrifices to provide your Set-up day for GALA daughters with a Mercy education. You go without so they can have the kind of apparel, they desire. Is there a mentality that says, “It doesn’t matter if I • March 27: McAuley Gala! lose something. My parents will buy me another one”? If so, how do we deal with it and how do we change it? I don’t have the answer to that, only the questions.

Until we have a frank discussion about this with our girls nothing will change. The clothing, shoes and sneakers and other items will continue to mount up in our lost and found and eventually be donated to some charity.

My prayer for this Lenten season is that we are able to appreciate the material possessions we have. I pray that we can appreciate the hours of hard work it takes to buy those possessions. I pray for a change of heart and a change of attitude for all of us in our throw-away society.

Sincerely, MMA Principal Mrs. Paulette Paulette Gaske Gaske presents Junior Kaitlyn Principal Murphy with her Mt. Mercy school ring during a ceremony in the Mercy Center Chapel. MMA PHOTO ALBUM Mt. Mercy Academy Ring Day Ceremony

The Mount Mercy Academy Class of 2011 received their Mount Mercy school rings at a ceremony held in the Mercy Center Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, February 11, 2010. The date also commemorates the anniversary of the establishment of the first house of Mercy in the city of Buffalo in 1858. Academy Principal Mrs. Paulette Gaske and Assistant Principal Mrs. Margaret Staszak pre- sented each student with the meaningful and recognizable Mercy ring, traditionally worn by MMA graduates since 1916. Assisting in the pres- entation were Junior Class Officers, President Quinn Cassidy and Vice President Catherine Kasianowicz. Molly Krug, Junior Class Treasurer and cross bearer for the ceremony, led the procession of students into the chapel, followed by candle bearers Jessica Sawyer, Ashley Malicki, Kaitlyn Murphy, Margaret Mc Donald, Stephanie George, Susan Muldoon, Chelsea Courtade, Michele Domes and Autumn Reinard. Junior Class Secretary Rebecca Fink welcomed family and friends to the celebration. A reading by Simone Howard, Brittany Wolf, and Stephanie Khoury, along with Mt. Mercy Student Ambassadors ready Sister Mary Ellen Twist explained the tradition and history of the Mt. to greet Ring Day Ceremony guests: Mercy school ring. Junior Shannon McHugh lead the prayer of the faith- Top: McKayla Burvid, Alena Musso, ful and Student Government Officer Bridget Jackson offered a heartfelt Carleen McCarthy, Emily Piegay, reflection after the presentation of rings. The ceremony ended as the Bottom: Meghan McCormick, entire junior class sang the Suscipe of Mother Catherine McAuley. Mara Kline and Kelsie Sullivan The Mercy Ring was designed by the first principal of Mount Mercy Academy, Mother Borgia. It was Mother Borgia’s intention for this unique ring to symbolize the values of a Mercy education. The symbolism of the Mercy ring is significant: A circle representing unity of all Mercy graduates; gold, signifying loyalty to school, country, church, family and friends; A blue band--representing Our Lady’s mantle—a reminder of her gentle, compassionate protection and care; seven pearls, reminding the ring wearer of Mary’s MMA Junior Chelsea Courtade receives her MMA Juniors Simone Howard, Stepha- purity, and which stand for faith, hope, charity, nie Khoury and Brittany Wolf, along MMA school ring from obedience, humility, joy and patience. Assistant Principal with Sister Mary Ellen Twist perform in Mrs. M. Staszak a skit during the Ring Day Ceremony. Today, there are over 12,000 women who feel an immediate bond of friendship and recognition when an outstretched hand bears this cherished symbol of Mount Mercy Academy. Because of the beautiful, feminine and delicate design of the Mercy ring, many graduates wear them for years after their high school days have ended. As the 105 th graduating class of Mount Mercy Acad- emy can attest, the traditional Mercy ring still represents a circle of Mercy and the pride of belonging to a community which has been touched by the mission of the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Juniors Stephanie George, Kaitlyn Catherine McAuley to become women of faith, knowledge, integrity and Murphy, Chelsea Sanabria and Erin Loftus smile as they proudly show off compassion. their Mt. Mercy school rings! Living the Mt. Mercy Mission MMA PHOTO ALBUM

Mt. Mercy Academy President Sister Mary Ellen Twist continues Father-Daughter Dance to tutor MMA sophomores on the life and times of Mother Frances Warde, a woman hugely instrumental in the evolvement of Catholicism across the United States. -In 1843, Mother Frances Xavier Warde and six sisters braved the Atlantic Ocean to establish the Sisters of Mercy in the United States. This band of pioneers was enroute to Pitts- burgh, a city that became a well-spring from which the Sisters of Mercy spread to many regions of the young nation. Hidden in the future and certainly beyond Frances Xavier Warde’s imagina- tion as she first stepped onto American soil was the fact that by the time of her death in 1884, she would have established over 82 Mercy convents, schools, hospitals, orphanages, and other works of mercy in some 20 cities across nine states.- This instruction follows the curriculum MMA students learn as freshman regarding the life and times of Mother Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.

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Above: Kateri Brogan and Dad look From the Office of Campus Ministry forward to an evening of fun! Below: Sarah Bevilacqua and her Dad An opportunity to make a difference in the community came to Mt. Mercy from share a smile and a dance. Aspire of Western New York in January. Aspire is an organization that serves and educates special needs children that are unable to attend school. The teachers at Aspire wanted to have a prom for their students and reached out to Mt. Mercy students for help. Reflecting a true spirit of Mercy, the junior class of 2011 held a dress collection drive that included accessories and shoes to be donated to Aspire. The prom was held on February 11 th , coincid- ing with the junior ring day ceremony. On that morning, several students who donated items also went to the Aspire campus to assist the Special Education teachers with preparing students for the prom. Mercy students provided assis- tance by polishing nails, fixing hair, handing out flowers and transporting stu- dents to the gym for the big dance. They also found a bit of time to dance with the attendees, making for a memorable experience.

Sarah Kraus and her Dad are crowned Princess and King!

Mt. Mercy students assist at Aspire: Front: Shannon McHugh, Molly Krug, Chelsie Craw- ford, Jillian Rybczynski, Marissa Kelley, Molly Webster, Back: Colleen Webster, Rebecca Fink, Bridget Jackson, Quinn Cassidy, Michelle Domes, Sarah Kraus. Mt. Mercy Art Teacher From the MMA Heath Office:

Ms. Jacqueline Welch As the weather starts to warm and the days become Exhibits Work longer, it can only mean one thing. Monroe Community

College's Mercer Gallery Spring is in the air. Presents "Patron Saints" the “If we had no winter, the spring would not be Artwork of Jacqueline Welch so pleasant. If we did not sometimes taste adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome." ~ Anne Bradstreet ~ (An excerpt from the Monroe Community College Website)

This is the time of year when we WHAT: “Patron Saints,” an exhibit of the see an increase in allergic type symp- latest works of Jacqueline Welch. toms; runny nose, sneezing, sore WHERE: The Mercer Gallery at Monroe throat and red, itchy eyes. If your Community College, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. daughter is suffering from these Bldg.12-114. symptoms, please consider medica- WHEN: Friday, March 5 – Friday, April 2 J. Welch tion before coming to school. It will help them to remain in school and DETAILS: When Jacqueline Welch got home on her first avoid the “dreaded” call from me, the day in first grade, she stormed in the back door and threw school nurse with someone who wants to come home. her lunch pail down the cellar stairs. It seems that, unlike Medications can only be taken at school if a Doctor’s kindergarten, she wasn’t going to be able to do a whole lot order is in her medical file. of drawing. She won her first art award when she was a Spring is also a good time to look at making those high school junior. yearly physical appointments. New York State Educa- tion Law requires all new entrants, 10 th grade stu- Welch holds an MFA in visual art from the Union Institute dents , and those participating in sports have a current and University in Vermont and a BFA in painting from the physical on file in their cumulative health record. SUNY College at Buffalo. Her recent exhibits include: the Forms can be downloaded from the school website, 2008 Art Biologia Exhibition at the Limner Gallery in Hud- obtained from the Health Office or your physician my son, NY, the Albright-Knox Beyond/In Western New York have their own. Physicals are good for one calen- Show and the 2006 Exquisite Horizons Exhibition at Hall- dar year. walls Gallery in Buffalo. It is important that our records are up to date and meeting the standards set by NYS. If your daughter Two years ago, Welch was selected one of 66 participants had a physical or any immunization during the current in the first New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) school year, a copy should be sent to the health office. MARK Program of professional practice in the Visual Arts. The article attached is one that all parents should read. That same year, she received the first place gold medal It reminds us about the importance of keeping our chil- award for works in the Buffalo Society of Artists Catalogue dren healthy and availability of immunizations to do so. Exhibition. http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/nmaus/36389/ .

Enjoy the sunshine and warmth that it will bring. Narrative in nature, Welch's current painting practice ad- dresses the animal as companion. Religious symbol and Happy Spring! Nurse Kathy the sublime landscape are also of interest to her. Her process is extremely drawing intensive. Paint is applied in semi-transparent layers so that parts of the drawing show through. In her recent work, each dog is the patron saint for a particular human idiosyncrasy. Through these paint- ings she advocates for shelter dogs and their right to be life-long companions. Her concerns involve the current debate of no-kill shelters vs. traditional shelters that peri- odically euthanize unwanted pets, and the rise in aban- doned pets due to the failing US economy. The sacred and pagan elements in her work are derived from her Irish -Catholic background and her interest in medieval painting and Celtic art. A Rochester native, Welch is a high school art teacher at Mt. Mercy Academy in Buffalo. She recently adopted a three-year-old greyhound named Turner.

An opening reception will be held Friday, March 5, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The artist will give a gallery talk the same day at Erin, Margaret, Katie, Alex and Victoria smile at the noon in the Mercer Gallery. 2nd Quarter Honors Assembly PARENT REMINDERS

Mt. Mercy Academy Alumnae Association Fish Fry! Mark your calendar!!!

You are invited to bring your family and YOU ARE INVITED! friends to the Mt. Mercy Dining Hall on FRI- DAY, MARCH 5th, from 4:30-7:30 PM to enjoy a THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, delicious fish fry. Curb-side take-out also MSGR. NASH COUNCIL available! WILL HOLD A POST PARADE PARTY AFTER “THE OLD FIRST WARD ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE” Pre-Sale Fish Fry: $8.00 ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 FROM 2 PM-? Fish Fry at the Door: $9.00 IN THE DINING HALL AT MT. MERCY ACADEMY. Pre-Sale Kid’s Chicken Finger Dinner: $6.00 PRE- SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE Kid’s Chicken Dinner at the Door: $7.00 IN THE MMA MAIN OFFICE $15 PRE-SALE Pre-sale tickets available at Mt. Mercy Alumnae Office or Main $20 AT THE DOOR Office Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, or by calling or PROCEEDS BENEFIT MT. MERCY ACADEMY emailing Grace Jackson at 825-8796 x 306 or AND BISHOP TIMON ST. JUDE HIGH SCHOOL [email protected].

UPSTATE NEW YORK TRANSPLANT SERVICES Attention Students and Parents BLOOD DRIVE

of the MT. MERCY ACADEMY Class of 2010 GYMNASIUM

Please submit all college acceptance letters, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 scholarships and grants you have received 8:00 AM—1:30 PM to the MMA Guidance Department! Congratulations on all your TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT: accomplishments- MRS. WAGNER AT 825-8796 X 204 The Class of 2010 has already earned Free Tee– Shirt to all Presenting Donors! $2.98 million in scholarships! Walk-ins Always Welcome!

PARENTS! We need your help with the REMINDER!!! post-prom party!

When: Thursday and/or Friday, Have you reserved a 2010 Yearbook May 21, 2010 for that special Mercy girl in your life? Where: MMA Dining Hall, Gym, DON’T WAIT ! LMC and other selected areas The cost of the Yearbook What: Help decorate, provide supervision, anything that will will be going up. help provide our students MARCH 1-25: $55.00 with a fun and safe evening! Questions or wish to volunteer: AFTER MARCH 25: $60.00 Contact Paulette Gaske at ext. 113

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UPDATE ON CATHOLIC HEALTH SYSTEM MT. MERCY ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP 2nd ANNUAL From Sister Mary Ellen Twist, MMA President RED CARPET EVENT! MMA’s partnership with Catholic Health has taken off in many directions. It’s truly been a wonderful experi- ence, opening up to our students and teachers an For the second year in a row, the Mt. Mercy abundance of opportunity. Academy “Mercy Speaks” committee of students We have had multiple class tours of various hospi- will hold its Red Carpet event and fundraiser, this tals, MASH camps where students get a real sense of a day in the life of a hospital right from the moment year benefitting young women around the world of scrubbing in. Several girls are shadowing a CHS who will actively assist their own community if associate and internships are slowly taking place. provided with an education. Proceeds will be for- Our campus ministry and religion classes are warded to these young women through various involved as well as the guidance department, provid- ing many experiences including a sophomore class organizations. retreat at the OLV Senior Neighborhood and the The Red Carpet Event will replicate Holly- opportunity for service on an on-going basis. wood’s Oscar Night festivities, complete with a

However, in the process we are learning much about walk down the Red Carpet for movie stars, the the requirements of the health care profession con- presentation of gold statuettes to winning actors, cerning the necessary paperwork, inoculations, inter- writers, directors and technicians in various cate- view process, etc. for all volunteers on a long-term basis. This process has been carefully facilitated by gories, paparazzi, and interviews on “who” the Anne McGillicuddy, Mercy Hospital Volunteer Coor- stars are wearing. The event is the culmination of dinator. Our impatience with the slowness of start-up a film-making process, submission of the completed for the long term service positions has been tem- film and judging by a panel of qualified adjudicators ... pered by the realization that extreme care is needed = by the health care facilities to ensure the health of Countdown to the Red Carpet Awards begins with patients, staff and volunteers. the parade of stars at 6:30 P.M. on Saturday,

It has also been helpful for the hospitals to experi- April 10, 2010, with the ceremony beginning ence the learning styles of teenagers and the impor- promptly at 7:00 P.M. This years’ event will be tance of hands experience and their reflection upon it. Students are learning about their need to assume hosted at Harvest House at Seneca Street due to the responsibility to follow-up on what is required to renovations in the Mercy Center auditorium. pursue their interests. CHS associates have been Tickets available through the MMA Bookstore $7 helpful in telling their own stories of starting out “at presale, $10 at the door, $25 per family includes up the bottom” and working their way up to their present careers. After all, no one starts at the top. to 2 Grandparents. For any questions or ticket information contact Mrs. Paula Penepent 716-825 This month we continue our planning with represen- tatives from CHS along with school personnel to look -8796 ext. 207 and leave a voice message. at what is working, what can be adjusted and what Students, teachers and staff, and alumni invited additional avenues can be pursued in our partner- to submit their maximum 8 minute digital film ship. At the same time MMA’s “Science Academy” is for recognition. working hand in hand with the partnership to provide all that is necessary to prepare our students to pur- Information about films and application for film sue their dreams. submission available on Mercy's website.

This partnership is supportive to the succession plan- ning of Catholic Health in Western New York as well as to the opportunities it offers our students to move forward in their quest for professions in science research and professional health care services. Within a few years there will be a large market for new health care providers as many are now planning retirement.

Spirit Week at Mt. Mercy!

The students and teachers at Mount Mercy Academy conveyed a united force of school pride during SPIRIT WEEK at MMA in February. The week of activities and congenial competition between classes culminated with the election of a new “Miss Mercy”, the student who most ex- hibits Mercy Spirit. Student participation on theme days and lunch time contests, along with What a surprise when actual MMA graduates from 1960 (50 years ago!) made a hallway decorating contest added Mercy an appearance during Spirit Week festivities! These youngsters really know how to put on a show! points to each class’ total, as classes competed for the “Most Spirited Class” award. The Jar Wars competition is a perennial “Miss Mercy” favorite among the classes, when coins which Senior Molly Gasuik are collected from each class are counted, and performs in a paper bills are subtracted from the total class Spirit Week donation. Students good-naturedly stuff dollar skit bills into the opposing class’ jar, while donating to a good cause—this year all the proceeds will benefit The Special Olympics. MMA Freshmen, dressed in yellow, experience their The highpoint of the week for everyone first Spirit Week! happened at the assembly on Friday when con- testants from each class vied for the coveted title of “Miss Mercy”. This year, Senior Molly The Sophomores are seeing Gasuik won the special honor, and the Senior red during Spirit Week! Class of 2010 won the Most Spirit Award.

The Juniors are going green, literally! The Seniors are true blue Mercy all the way! Above: The Senior Class reacts to their win!

Mrs. Paula Barblock and Dr. Karen Huffman are offering after school review for Living Environment students every Monday from 2:45 - 3:30 in Room 13. Chemistry Review is held Thursdays from 2:45 –3:30.

Mt. Mercy Students Assist on “Give Kids A Smile” Day

Mt. Mercy students were asked to volunteer for Give Kids A Smile day in February at the South Buffalo Mercy Pediatric Dental Clinic. The Buffalo event is part of a national effort to encourage children to adopt good dental health habits early on, so they can avoid major problems later. Approximately 1,200 public school children, including those from Head Start Autumn and Ashley have centers, received a free dental exam, fluoride treatment, x-rays, sealant and oral great oral hygiene! hygiene instruction in the Buffalo area and is in partnership with the American Dental Association. Mercy students led children in dental hygiene activities as the children waited for their turn to see the dentist. Welcome COMING THIS SPRING!

Sister Margaret Ann! Mt. Mercy Academy Science and Art students, Teachers, and Master Gardener Ms. Cathy Hetzler will Mt. Mercy Academy work with each other to create a landscape design and welcomes Sister Margaret garden on the MMA campus. Ann Coughlin, RSM, new Some of the goals of this project include: Director of Pastoral Ser- creating harmony, unity, and continuity of design and vices to the Academy. style across front of the school building; modifying the Sister Margaret Ann has Main entrance door area to create a focal point; adding accepted a part—time posi- plantings in front of large expanses of building brick; tion and can be found in and integration of electric sign into landscape. her office on the 3rd floor in The project will include incorporation of principles of the Main building. We are so happy to have Sister xeriscaping, studied by MMA Science and environ- and her wealth of knowledge and experience with us! mental students, who are learning about full-sun plants, weed-suppressing groundcovers, use of com- Mt. Mercy Students Take Part in Webcast post, while not using chemicals, proper spacing of

Mrs. Penepent's 4th Block ACE Day plants, etc. Students involved in the project are pres- Catholic Social Teaching Religion III Class participated in a ently creating a powerpoint on the Seven Principals of Webcast from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on 12/09/09 Xeriscaping, which is a method of “dry landscaping”. This was an enlightening opportunity to hear and participate through Art students are in the process of addressing the webcast with national speakers as they described and addressed the design challenges and developing two visuals: one the issue of world hunger. Catholic Relief Services referred to this of “now” and a stylized* representation of what the webcast as "an historic opportunity" and our students were among landscaping might/could look like. those who participated in this event. More to come on this exciting project!

CONGRATULATIONS To MMA Sophomore Stephanie Newman!

Stephanie has recently participated in the Youth Leadership Erie County Health Care Day at ECMC. The day was spent taking part in hands-on activities in the Catheterization Labo- ratory, Nursing, Laboratory Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine and Radiology departments. Stephanie has plans to enter the Science/Healthcare field after college. Great job, Stephanie! Our Trip to the Kevin Guest House: Providing Hospitality to All

By: Stephanie Koch, MMA Senior

On February 9, 2010, Mount Mercy Acad- emy’s club, Mercy Outreach, went on a trip to Kevin Guest House. Kevin Guest House is a place where family members can stay, while their loved one is in the hospital. People come from all over the country to seek medical care in Buffalo, but they often find out that they have no place to stay while a family member is in the hospital. Kevin Mt. Mercy Students planned, cooked and served a spaghetti Guest House provides a comfortable, home-like dinner to residents of the Kevin Guest house, and enjoyed atmosphere. This alleviates the stress of finding themselves in the process! affordable lodging. Kevin Guest House turns down nobody who is in need and helped an estimated 1800 people within the past year! Mercy Outreach planned to make a whole dinner to provide to the guests to give them a sense of “someone cares”. We served an Italian themed dinner, complete with music, spaghetti, homemade marinara sauce and meatballs, and fresh garlic bread. Students ate with Kevin Guest House residents and the meal was at was thor- oughly enjoyed by all. As a treat, the club was given an exclusive tour of Kevin Guest House which is an old Victorian style house that was built in 1885. Guests seeking shelter get a completely furbished room of their own, which includes the original fireplaces and hand crafted wood architecture. As a member of Mercy Outreach, I think I can speak for the whole club when I say that I had a blast helping out. The hours literally seemed to fly by. It made us feel good that we could show our mercy spirit and apply the virtues of Catherine DOG EAR’S AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING PROJECT McAuley. Mr. Tom McDonald, owner/proprietor of the Caz Café and Dog Ear’s Bookstore on Abbott Rd. in Music Notes from Mr. Kirisits South Buffalo, has recently engaged Mt. Mercy Mt. Mercy Academy Students Academy students to provide tutoring to local ele- to Participate in All– County Chorus mentary students through a special program which encourages the love of reading, writing and language Congratulations to Nicole Vertino, Desiree arts in younger residents of our area. Desiderio, Marjorie Bishop, Evania Santiano, Mt. Mercy students will be able to work with Colleen Burke, Paige Ogden, Lauren Buzzanca, the elementary students in the beautifully appointed and Kyra Krafchak. The eight MMA Freshmen meeting room at the Dog Ear’s bookstore, and in Junior High All County Chorus will be perform- provide ongoing assistance to students who register ing their concert at 4:00 pm, Saturday, March 20 for the program. The Mt. Mercy Students have been in the East Aurora High School Auditorium. Tick- provided with an orientation regarding the program. ets are $5.00, available at the door. No presale. This opportunity, geared for students who are The Senior High All County Chorus concert will interested in a future in Education, complements the be held in Slee Hall at UB on Saturday, March 27 Mt. Mercy-Catholic Health Partnership, which offers at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $5.00; available at the a program for students with a Science/Healthcare door. interest. Mt. Mercy Academy is Pleased to Announce the Honor Rolls for the Second Quarter of the 2009-2010 Year

Class of 2010 First Honors Gabrielle LaPress Melinda Alisch Alexis Merit Roll Merit Roll Sarah Bevilacqua Melissa Borodzik Rebecca Alvira Jenna Bezilla Rachel Borrelli Caitlin McBratney McKayla Burvid Patricia Bundt Shauna Finnegan Margaret McDonald Taylor Glascott Ryan Casey Gabrielle LaPress Lia-Marie Prine Brittany Lawson Constance Evaniak Alexis Martinez Elizabeth Redanz Sarah Lopian Alison Hadley Mary Mathewson Jessica Sawyer Shannon O'Connell Jenna Hosken Meghan McCormick Amelia Skagias Ashley Tombolesi Kathleen Kamien Rebecca Mohn Natalie Trinca Stephanie Klajbor Mikaela Parker Shannon Kulbacki Emily Piegay Class of 2012 First Honors Class of 2013 Margaret Marinaro Lindsey Piegay First Honors Carleen McCarthy Samantha Smith Emily Anderson Cara Barnes Erin Bender Emilie Miazga Karen Straub Marjorie Bishop Emily Murphy Abigail Webster Rachel Bellis Alison Benz Kaylee Cedri Rachel Norton Erin Friedman Alana Stempien Class of 2011 Heather Buck Megan Cheney Madeline Greene Tracy Thomas First Honors Lee Haggerty Chelsea Ulrich Carly Andriaccio Emily Diaz Leah Domiano Jenna Kersten Anna Voorhees Rebecca Fink Jillian Miazga Kelly Webster Emilie Fose Meghan Fitzgerald Jenna Gleason Megan Sheehan Paige Wesolowski Stephanie Khoury Rachel Singer Kaitlyn Griffin Second Honors Sarah Kraus Marissa Stack Kathryn Loops Jordan Hawkins Jessica Africano Abigail Helliwell Taylor Weed Kelsey Badaszewski Leah Moran Rylie Schreiber Kelly Hess Margaret Bender Isobel Johnston Second Honors Alexxa Brown Amanda Stachowski Kristen Ando Rachel Suchocki Jacqueline Kane Bailey Danahy Tania Khoury Annie Barnes Alison Deacon Nicole Tombolesi Amanda Benes Kayla Larson Madelyn Eagen Janelle Lauciello Caitlin Cole Mary Gangloff Second Honors Jenna Dasta Quinn Cassidy Alexandrea Lenk Molly Gasuik LynnMarie Miller Vanessa Diaz Samantha Goldbach Chelsea Courtade Morgan Haettich Victoria Dedloff Stephanie Newman Katelyn Grimm Victoria Riso Katherine Hayes Kelly Hall Krista Ganis Erika Jurek Stephanie George Ashley Skipper Margaret Higgins Charlene Takacs Michaela Lee Samantha Kankiewicz Leigha Gibson Amanda Leney Amy Hummel Samantha Ventura Caitlin Keane Mariah Maund Stephanie Koch Bridget Jackson Morgan Moran Catherine Kasianowicz Second Honors Amber Martin Jessica Barone Lisa Newton Rachel Missall Molly Krug Paige Ogden Christine Marks Alyssa Buranich Alena Musso Kristi Casey Laura Pantano Kristine Muurisepp Katherine Marren Evania Paz Santiano Ashley Mulichak Felicia Diaz Samantha Nelson Sierra Fuller Rebecca Suchocki Noel Ormond Marley Robertson Megan Termini Jillian Rybczynski Colleen Garvin Katherine Purcell Elizabeth Krug Hannah Rosolowski Cassie Schaefer Merit Roll BrittanyAnn Wolf Rebecca Kurzawa Elizabeth Rozeski Alexis Martin Lucretia Adymy Katie Schaefer Ashley Barker Merit Roll Jenna McGough Rachel Schroeder Bryanna McKinnon Melanie Ford Elizabeth Sikora Karly Buntich Kyra Krafchak Abigail Campbell Anna Ormond Rachel Smith Kelsie Sullivan Jacquelyn Myers Molly Walsh Michelle Domes Jennifer Nochajski Katie Farr Giannina Trojanovic Emily Williams Cara Waldraff Lisa Panek Breanne Flynn Kaitlin Pinterpe Alexandra Gugliuzza Emily Walsh Mary Clare Walsh Nicole Vertino Simone Howard Rachael Wells Marissa Kelley Ashley Malicki