Carol Night 2010 Sisters of Mercy in Celebrate 150 th Anniversary with Sold-Out “Circle of Mercy” Concert at the Kimmel Center

Merion Mercy Academy More than 500 performers Dorothy School, 511 Montgomery Avenue participated in the “Circle St. Helena School, and St. Jude School. , PA 19066 of Mercy” Concert on 610-664-6655 Among the 2,500 audience participants were Cardinal Monday, October 18, 2010, in front of a sold-out www.merion-mercy.com Justin Rigali, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of crowd of 2,500 at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Bishop Timothy Senior, Auxiliary Bishop PA. Mater Matters is published twice a year by of Philadelphia, the president of the Sisters of Mercy of the Office of Institutional Advancement. “Tonight is a celebration of God’s mercy poured out on the Americas - S. Mary Waskowiak, RSM, and the our world and on each of us,” says S. Christine members of the Institute Leadership Team of the Sisters McCann, the president of the Mid-Atlantic of Mercy - Sisters Patricia McDermott, RSM, Eileen Principal Community of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Campbell, RSM, Ann Curtis, RSM, and Linda S. Barbara Buckley '72 the Americas, which includes Philadelphia. “A Werthman, RSM. celebration of gratitude for the vision and fidelity of the The choirs joined together in the finale to sing “Circle Director of Institutional Advancement past that still motivates and sustains in the present, a of Mercy,” a song written by former MMA faculty Monica Wilson celebration of courage that continues to draw Sisters of member S. Jeannette Goglia, RSM. S. Renee Yann, Mercy, our associates and colleagues over and over again Editor RSM, researched the early history of the Sisters of to the place where mercy is most needed, and a Kristina Stanton Cawley '90 Mercy in Philadelphia and wrote the script for the celebration of hope that the blessings of the past will vignettes. “The entire Mercy family joined together to lead to a future marked by the same generosity and Editorial Staff celebrate the great legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and Linda Miele Benton '75 service of those who went before us.” how it has unfolded over the past 150 years,” Sister Eileen Daly Killeen '68 The concert, which included historical vignettes that Renee says. Patricia McAleer told the stories of the original ten Sisters of Mercy who “The concert was a wonderful celebration of the 150th Proof Reader arrived in Philadelphia in 1861, featured singers, anniversary of the presence of the Sisters of Mercy in Lisa Schaad dancers, and musicians from the Sisters of Mercy, Philadelphia,” says S. Christine McCann. “The musical Mercy Philadelphia Hospital, Keystone Mercy, Project performances and the stories of the first Sisters of Graphic Design H.O.M.E., Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd-Mercy Mercy inspired and uplifted all who attended this special Carrie Boyden, Boyden Design Academy High School, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy event.” ■ www.boydendesign.com Elementary School, Mercy Vocational High School, , Waldron Mercy Academy, St. The 150th celebration was filled with ON THE COVER: faculty and student talent from MMA. Following in the footsteps of Congratulations to all and thank you for generations of MMA Carol Nights, all of your hard work! Some of the dancers this year’s seniors Meghan Green, gather before they perform. L. – r.: Moira Kaiser ’12, Megan Ketchell ’12, Monica Kaitrin Mahoney, Shannon Easton, Buccieri ’12, Megan Zak ’12, and Victoria Cacchione, Marcy Heany, Gabrielle Sweeney ’14. The dances were and Jacquelyn Zimmerman pose inspired by the Sisters of Mercy’s presence before their final Carol Night. in Africa and Latin America. Photo by: A. Loughlin

MMMT proudly presents The Phantom of the Opera

Tickets are available online at www.merion-mercy.com The Phantom of the Opera Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber or by calling 610-664-6655 x304. Lyrics by Charles Hart SHOW DATES AND TIMES: Additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe Book by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 • 7:30 pm Friday, Mar. 4, 2011 • 7:30 pm Originally directed in Broadway by Harold Prince Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 • 7:30 pm Saturday, Mar. 5, 2011 • 7:30 pm Original Broadway production by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 • 2:00 pm Sunday, Mar. 6, 2011 • 2:00 pm Based on the novel “Le Fantome de L’Opera” by Gaston Leroux Orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber

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2 Mater Matters Winter 2011 Trustee Profile By: Fran McElroy ’64

It was senior year and MMA’s class of 1964 had bonded through many happy and truly eventful times. Into this group, in September 1963, walked Ann Provost—a new student who relocated from Albany following her father’s transfer. Today, Ann remembers that first day’s drive down Montgomery Avenue to MMA as truly “frightening.” But she found a warm welcome, especially from her new senior classmates. Ann remembers being included in everything, from the Harvest Moon to the senior ring dinner.

While at Merion, the spirit of Mercy touched live Mercy and seek “It’s heartwarming,” percent of its children Ann deeply. After graduation, she joined the justice.” S. Ann is live in single parent Mercy novitiate and enrolled at Gwynedd-Mercy particularly impressed she says. “the way the households. To continue College where she majored in education and with the openness the providing vital services to history. She later earned a master’s at LaSalle students bring to their students live Mercy its underserved, yet very University in religious studies, specializing in work as community and seek justice.” proud, hard working urban affairs. volunteers and to the neighbors, Mercy lessons they learn from those they serve. Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia relies In 2008, following receipt of the Catherine on increasingly scarce grants, fundraisers, and McAuley Award for her work in the inner city, As executive director of the Mercy individual contributions. It’s a tremendous S. Barbara Buckley ’72 invited S. Ann to join Neighborhood Ministries, located in a once- challenge during this difficult economy. Merion’s board. She says that becoming a trustee abandoned, now sparkling warehouse in has made her extremely proud to be a graduate. Philadelphia’s Nicetown section, S. Ann oversees On a wall of this colorful, inspiring space is a She has a bird’s eye view of the school’s high an organization that provides critical services to painting of African women gathering together academic standards and its commitment to the “working poor” and their families. These under a tree. It suggests the wisdom and power service, which S. Ann notes is integrated into include adult daycare, afterschool programs, and of women working together. What inspiration all aspects of the Merion experience. “It’s computer training. Every day, Nicetown for MMA students and alumnae! heartwarming,” she says, “the way the students residents endure the consequences of poverty; 75 More about S. Ann’s work can be found at

College Alumnae Event A record-breaking 100 plus college-age alums gathered in January for the annual College Alumnae Event. Alums and faculty members snacked (enjoyed some tea cooler) and reminisced the afternoon away. L. to r. Alums from the class of 2010 Megan Maccaroni,co llege alum committee member, Jessica Javage, and Margaret Hockcatch up with faculty member Anne Foley.

Comfortable Cups of Tea...For All Ages This year, Merion Mercy hosted the second annual alumnae tea for alums from the classes of 1931-1955. With an impressive turnout, alumnae, former faculty members from those decades, and current MMA representatives enjoyed tea at the convent on campus. The proceeds from the young alums’ Brew Ha Ha social pay for the cost of this special, summer event, and young alums are able to volunteer as hostesses. How wonderful to watch the circle of Mercy in action! L. to r. guests Carolyn Coady Lea’49 and Mary Baxter Donnelly’49 chat with volunteer Kelly DAddona’09 (center).

www.merion-mercy.com 3 cy Day • Merion Open Golf and Tennis Outing • Mercy Alumnae Brew Ha Ha • Harvest Moon Dance • Weenie Roast

MMA Celebrates Mercy Day The spirit of Catherine McAuley, the foundress were: Promote hospitality in all forms, embrace enriched this community and others. Mary of the Sisters of Mercy, was remembered and diversity, and “color the world Mercy.” The day Ann Grace’s presentation went on to say that, celebrated in special ways. MMA welcomed ended with a liturgy. Trustee and past parent “As an educator for more than 25 years, S. Marilyn Lacey, a Sister of Mercy who is Mary Ann Grace presented theology chair (Maureen Meacham) has definitely embraced passionate about making the world a more Maureen Meacham with the Catherine the value of educational excellence. Through welcoming place for refugees and migrants. McAuley Award, which is given annually by instruction and example, she has instilled in She has stood with the displaced for the past the board of trustees to a member of the thousands of young people an understanding 30 years and says that they have been a Merion Mercy community who has of our Catholic faith and of the Gospel wellspring of many blessings for her. In 2009 demonstrated distinction in his or her field, message of servant leadership. She has also she wrote a memoir of her experiences entitled service to the church and community, and carried on Catherine’s concern for women and This Flowing Towards Me: A Story of God commitment to the Mercy values. Recipients women’s issues, especially in her work with Ms. Arriving in Strangers . She also is the founder of this award are individuals who emulate the Noreen Kromm (MMA faculty member) to of Mercy Beyond Borders: spirit of Catherine in daily life by promoting create the Women in the Christian Tradition www.mercybeyondborders.com. S. Marilyn’s personal excellence and social responsibility. senior theology course. And, as one of the presentation engaged the students to reflect on The friend and colleague who nominated her initiators of the Mercy Legacy trip to Ireland, the ways in which we welcome the stranger for this she has introduced students to some of the and offer a spirit of hospitality to our sisters award wrote of and brothers from other lands. This day held being awed by this opportunities to enjoy a “taste of diverse woman’s selflessness, cultures.” During the lunch periods, MMA tireless commitment, dancers presented performances of and joyful spirit: international dances. The messages of the day qualities that have 8 Dancers pose after one of the lunchtime performances. Front l. to r. Melissa Teixeira ‘12, Sarah Joyce ‘11, Christine Callahan ‘14, and Lana Sikahema ‘12. Back l. to r. Emma Brown ‘14, Caitlyn Ibrahim ‘12, Hye In Kim ‘12, Kelly Lee ‘12, and Sokha Lanctot ‘14. Some of MMA’s finest take a moment for a photo. 8 L. to r. S. Josephine Hynes, S. Peggy O’Donnell, S. M. Christie, S. Mary Alice Feenane, S. Maria del Carmen Kuhn, and S. Ellen Cavanaugh .

S. Barbara Buckley ’72, Maureen Meacham , and 8 Mary Ann Grace on Mercy Day. • Thanksgiving Drive • Wall of Thanksgiving • Mercy Day • Merion Open Golf and Tennis Outing • Mercy Alumnae

So Many Events... The Merion Mercy community enjoyed fall traditions in 2010. The Merion Open golf and tennis outing, Mercy Day, alumnae Brew Ha Ha, the Harvest Moon dance, and the Weenie Roast brought great excitement to the MMA students, parents, alumnae, faculty, and friends.

Outreach also played a huge role in the fall. Most notably the Thanksgiving Drive proved a huge success! This year, non-perishable food donated by students went to North Light Community Center and Our Mother of Sorrows. When students brought their donations in, they received a paper symbol of “giving.” The students wrote their names The MMA Open on the symbols, brought them to the cafeteria, and placed MMA golfers who came out for the Open gather for a photo. Front l. to r. seniors 8 them on a wall display. The “Wall of Thanksgiving” filled Margaret Farrell, Elizabeth Parker, and Kaitrin Mahoney . Back l. to r. assistant up, and volunteers looked forward to delivering the coach Barbara Mahoney, Kathryn Natale ’14, Maura Dougherty ’13, Sarah donations. Byrnes ’14, Emily Parker ’13, coach Monica Pedano ’87, Nellie Willcox ’12, Meghan Donahue ’14, Emma Campbell ’13, and assistant coach Lisa Marchese .

Thanksgiving Outreach 8 Juniors show some of the items collected. Front l. to r. Bonnie McShane, Jaclyn Stumm, Kelsey Dougherty , and Jennifer Heinerichs . Back l. to r. Maura McGinn, Monica O’Hara , and Colleen Lake . 8 L. to r. Lauren Daley ’06, Tennis team members and some tennis moms 8 Jessica Rossello ’06, and gather after a great day of play at the Open. Front Stephanie Ferriola ‘06. l. to r. Christina Brennan ’14, Avery Carter ’12, The Brew Ha Ha Amanda Pelligrino ’13, and Devon Murray ’11. Back l. to r. Virginia Hamilton ’11, Jennifer The Brew Ha Ha proved to be a great Procacci, Annette Brennan, and Lauren Carter . success this year. Despite other existing events, such as a Phillies playoff game 8 and multiple alumnae weddings, this “Coloring the World Mercy” a.k.a. the sophomore trio

year’s event enjoyed a large turnout. of Fiona Schroer, Nicol Natale , and Martha Zeller . 8

L. to r. Lorrie Guerrieri ‘06, Kellianne Nicholas ’06, Krysta Genovese ’06, and Meagan Sloan ‘06.

What a Treat… 8 Freshmen enjoy their first Harvest Moon MMA’s Time-Honored dance. L. to r. Gabrielle Procacci, Aislinn Halloween Celebration Flynn, Jane Burke, Mary Paschos , and The Weenie Roast is Merion Marisa Martinelli . Mercy’s time-honored Halloween celebration. For more than 50 years, this celebration has been a fun-filled afternoon for the students to show off their Halloween best and to enjoy a picnic with their friends and the entire school community. By: Elizabeth McCarthy-Alfano ’11

What do Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, and Merion Mercy University where she was a fashion major. Ms. Academy have in common? The answer is…Noko Baby, a Chianese’s transition from high school to college was smooth thanks to Merion’s fashion line created by Narberth native Maureen Mullen advanced curriculum. She says that Merion Chianese ’91. taught her to be responsible for her work and to keep deadlines. At Drexel, she carried with her Her path from Narberth to Hong Kong was one filled with the Merion instilled expectations to be “a good student and a good person.” In fact, this Before Ms. Chianese was redirecting fashion Her affinity for fashion was obvious. She philosophy carries on in her life today. During trends, she was a student at St. Margaret’s, designed her time at Drexel, Ms. Chianese benefited where her family and she were immersed in her Merion prom dress and considered from Drexel’s co-op program and learned more community activities. At Merion, Ms. Chianese magazines such as Harper’s Bazarre and about the entrepreneurial side of fashion. These continued to participate actively in school Vogue her “secondary textbooks.” lessons encouraged her to lay the foundation for events, serving as a member of both the Athletic her Ms. Chianese believes that one of Merion’s Association (now known as the Spirit Club) own business. notable strengths is its “one-on-one” student and Kate’s Girls. Ms. Chianese’s passion for art teacher relationships. The aspect of Merion that and design developed and thrived as a high Merion’s lessons and teachings carried Ms. left the greatest impression on Ms. Chianese, school student. While at Merion, she was an art Chianese beyond college. In 1997 she moved to however, was the bond among her “fellow major under former faculty member S. Ethel the West Coast and in 2003 she moved to Asia. Merion sisters.” When she attended Merion, it Sweeney. She shared that she spent a great deal Her close-knit Merion support system helped was half the size it is today. With a graduating of time finishing up art projects after school; her through these two changes in her life. She class of 53 girls, she believes the “bonds were she also attended art classes outside of school. was able to relate to her fellow classmates, who thick like sisters.” She explains, “We had a great had also traveled to places checks-and-balance support system in my group ranging from Budapest to of friends, which kept us focused and wanting South Africa, and they to get the most out of life.” shared experiences and difficulties. Grateful for her After Merion, Ms. Chianese attended Drexel Continued on page 7 8

Maureen with her husband and Noko Baby daughter.

6 Mater Matters Winter 2011 Soccer MVP Makes Her Field Hockey Standout Mark at West Point Earns Honors at By: Kaitlyn Votta ’11 St. Joseph’s University

EARLY IN DECEMBER , Merion graduate By: Kaitlyn Votta ’11 Erringer Helbling ’08 received the title of Army Athletic Association Athlete of the AS A SENIOR who just concluded her field Week for her exceptional work as a soccer hockey career for St. Joseph’s University, player on West Point’s Division One team. Nicole McCreight ’06 was named the The honor came after she scored multiple Atlantic 10 Conference Offensive Player of goals in important games that week. the Year. As the first player to ever receive Coming from MMA, where she played this award from St. Joe’s, she was particularly Erringer Helbling ’08 three different sports, one of the biggest surprised and honored. After incurring changes in playing soccer at the collegiate level was the ten-month serious injuries and concussions her first two Nicole McCreight ’06 commitment to a single sport, three hours a day, six days a week. “I years of college, Nicole was not able to love the competitive edge to playing at the D1 level. Competing for a resume playing until late in her junior year. She acknowledges a great starting spot or playing time among a group of 25 great soccer players difference between playing at the high school and at the collegiate makes the workouts and practices intensive and worthwhile,” she levels, namely the amount of time spent training and the level of comments. In addition to the excellent competition, West Point’s intensity. She says, “The practices are harder, and the sport can become team has brought many exciting new experiences, such as Fox News a job. It’s all year round, and along with practices you have training broadcasting the Army/Navy game and being sponsored by Nike. sessions and lifting sessions. The practices are also a lot tougher when However, the most important things Erringer says she has learned they are at 4:30 a.m., before classes, on a cold fall morning.” Despite surround teamwork and leadership: “When I was being interviewed the grueling practices, Nicole says playing field hockey has been a great by the media, I simply said I was doing my job. I was not doing experience; she values meeting awesome teammates who helped her anything exceptional, and the only reason why I scored the goals push through her injuries to reach her potential. Of her award, she that week was because my teammates were doing their jobs as shares, “I worked really hard to prove myself this past year to my team well. In reality, my team is the real award winner.” and the conference, and this was the best recognition that I could receive to conclude my field hockey career.”

I love the competitive edge to playing at the D1 level. Competing for “a starting spot or playing time among a group of 25 great soccer players makes the workouts and practices intensive and worthwhile. Erringer Helbling ’08 ”

Girls will be girls... 7 Continued from page 6

Merion friends, she explains, “I think having Tenugui. Tenugui is a traditional cloth that has www.nokobaby.com. this support group at home allows us to take a 1,001 purposes and has been used for Reflecting on her time at Merion, Ms. Chianese chance on life and have these experiences thousands credits MMA with instilling in her the values knowing that there is always a support system of years. The clothes are a blend of western of responsibility, respect, and a sense of that is only a phone call away.” silhouettes with the influence of Japanese commitment to goals. When asked to give fashion. Cients of the line include Suri Cruise. Today, Ms. Chianese is the co-owner of any words of wisdom to soon-to-be Merion Noko products can be purchased in U.S. stores Japanese inspired children’s clothing line called graduates, Ms. Chianese advises, “Leap and and also can be purchased online at Noko, Inc. The company uses a fabric called the net will follow is a motto that we use

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Elizabeth Parker - corresponding highest-ranked ninth graders and the 129 highest- secretary. ranked tenth graders nationwide.

Twenty MMA Students Freshmen Alexandra Hecht, Gabrielle Earn AP Scholar Sweeney , and Alessandra Zito and juniors Awards Siobhan Callahan, Anna DeFeo, Jessica Donofrio, Jennifer Grugan, Kelly Lee, Seventeen graduates of the class of 2010 Christina McCormack, Leila Nation, and three members of the class of 2011 at Marcelene Sutter , and Jacqueline Uveges all Merion Mercy Academy have earned AP earned honorable mention. More than 53,000 Scholar Awards in recognition of their students from across the county (and from four exceptional achievement. foreign nations) participated in the meet. National Merit honorees pose. Front l. to r. Semifinalists Mathletes Finish First Lisa Bevilacqua, Mary Kate Crenny , and Amanda The varsity mathletes enjoyed a strong Lorei . Back l. to r. Commended students Madeline Activities 2010. Shannon Radomski ’11 had a Bardi, Briana Giordano, Lucy McInerney, Shannon Merion Mercy Welcomes Radomski, Kathryn Sullivan , and Kaitlyn Votta . perfect score in their first meet. Laura Kelly ’11 had the total 117 Freshmen to Campus high score for the first two Merion Mercy Academics meets. In December, MMA came in hosted a two-day first in their division. Kelly Lee ’12 orientation for Nine National Merit was the high scorer with 8 out of 8. freshmen; it also was Standouts Grace Warkulwiz ’11 and Briana an opportunity to Merion Mercy Academy recognized three seniors Giordano ’11 were next with 7 welcome their who have been named National Merit Semifinalists: points. In January, MMA again parents in a special Lisa Bevilacqua, Amanda Lorei , and Mary Kate finished first in the division. way. Upper classmen Crenny . The Semifinalists represent less than one Angela Petrone ’11 was the high played a significant percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the scorer with 7 out of 8 points. Kelly Alanna Bonavitacola ’14, Julia Hall role in welcoming highest-scoring seniors in each state. MMA also Lee ’12 and Briana Giordano ’11 ’12, faculty member Karen the newest members celebrates six seniors who earned National Merit were second with six points each. McClennen , and Elizabeth Backe ’14 of the community. get to know one another at freshmen Commended status: Madeline Bardi, Briana They acted as WordMasters of orientation. ambassadors, tour Giordano, Lucy McInerney, Shannon Radomski, MMA Kathryn Sullivan , and Kaitlyn Votta . guides, speakers, and group leaders. Another Two teams of students representing MMA recently highlight was the family celebration that brought Academic Excellence won highest honors in this year’s WordMasters parents, students, and faculty together at the end of Meets Social Awareness Challenge, a national competition for high school the first day with a picnic on MMA’s grounds. Merion Mercy proudly inducted 64 members into students requiring close reading and analysis of many different kinds of prose and poetry. Drama Students Go on the the academy’s National Honor Society (NHS). Road Merion’s NHS strives to represent the values of Participating with 541 other school teams from all scholarship, leadership, character, and service. MMA across the county, the school’s ninth graders tied for Twenty two students in the drama elective course twelfth thirteenth place in the nation in the year’s first attended a performance of the musical The 25th and eleventh graders earned membership to this meet, held in October, while its eleventh graders Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in December. prestigious organization; these students volunteer for tied for eighth place nationwide. The teams were This performance was produced by the various outreach programs in the community and supervised by faculty member Patricia Sack . Philadelphia Theatre Company at the Suzanne host awareness days within the school. Roberts Theater on Broad Street. A few days after Several students at the school won high honors for that performance, a member of the education Guest speaker was Lizann Gallagher McLaughlin individual achievement, as well: Junior Stephanie department from that company came to MMA to ’98, and English teacher S. M. Christi earned Furlong was one of the highest-ranked eleventh meet with the class. Faculty member Maureen Honorary Membership. Leadership positions are graders in the county, while freshmen Sarah McDonald coordinated the trip. held by seniors: Elizabeth McCarthy-Alfano - Brown and Caitlin Harrison and sophomore president; Margaret Farrell - vice president; Mary Kate Carr placed respectively, among the 48 A Visit to the Barnes Catherine Moretto - recording secretary; Museum

8 Mater Matters Winter 2011 MMA art students visited the Barnes Museum for a “Concert of Excellence” on Tuesday, in Merion Station with art teacher Maria March 22, 2011. Miele Boyd ’72 and S. Kathleen Fox . Alums and Barnes Museum docents MMA Dads and Annabelle Logue Curran ’70 and Carolyn Daughters Logue Berenato ’77 gave the tours to two Have a Blast captivated groups. The Barnes Foundation One hundred and twenty MMA students houses one of the finest collections of and their dads attended the Dad and nineteenth and twentieth-century French Daughter Bowling Blast, held at the painting in the world, including an Facenda-Whitaker Lanes in East extraordinary number of masterpieces by Norriton. The pairs played in 30 lanes for The following student athletes earned Most Valuable Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Seurat. three hours. Four girls won $25 gift cards Player (MVP) awards at MMA’s fall sports assembly: Front l. to r. Laura Kelly ’11, tennis, Stacey Manthorpe ’11, to MMA’s school store. However, the real Music Makers volleyball, Shelbey Manthorpe ’11, volleyball, and Emily prize was the opportunity for dad and Corcoran ’11 field hockey. Back l. to r. Elizabeth Parker Three music students auditioned and have daughter bonding. ’11, golf; Brianna Protesto ’12, cross country, Kaitlyn been accepted into the Archdiocesan All- Votta '11, soccer; and Sarah Hospodar ’11 field hockey. Catholic Chorus. Sarah Blake ’11, Lianna THE W ORLD O UTSIDE Drobatz ’11, and Allison Boyle ’13 will be M Y W INDOW : College counselor and Image Explosion moderator participating in a three-day choral festival held Art and Fiction and Margery Roby was invited to be a national-level at Archbishop Carroll High School in Poetry Contest literary magazine evaluator at this year’s National February. They will have the opportunity to Matteo Percoli’s The City Out My Window reveals Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) convention work with Dr. Paul Head, the director of “...the personal connection each of us has to the in Orlando. choral activities at the University of Delaware. cityscape, and the way in which things that are She was asked to work with the rest of a committee In May, the Chorus will also sing for the simply there, things that we did not create but that to select the NCTE’s 2010 Highest Archdiocesan Honors Convocation we look at all the time, can have a profound effect Award recipients. In part, the invitation reads, held at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. on our being. ... [Y]our window is the frame “Please consider this invitation an honor -- a Marcelene Sutter ’12 was selected as the 1st through which you see your own picture of the further recognition of your extraordinary professional chair Soprano I in the Archdiocesan Vocal Jazz world, a picture that is yours and no one else’s.” accomplishment.” Choir. This is the first year that the Inspired by this concept, art majors drew intimate snapshots of what they look Athletics out upon every day – exclusive views outside Athletic Honors their windows. They then shared their work Harrow Sports named Sarah Hospodar ’11 to the with the students of Fiction and Poetry who National Field Hockey Coaches Association High spun tales of fiction, which bring these school All American team. Sarah has earned this unique observations of honor for the second straight year. the world to life in extraordinary ways. First Place was a tie: artwork: Shannon Easton Shelbey Manthorpe ’11 has been selected as the ’11 and fiction: Shannon Magee ’12; Gatorade . Player of the Year. Gatorade artwork: Mary Montgomery ’11 and player of the year honors top high school student L. to r. Joanna ’13 and event chair Joseph Nawn , fiction: Jael Brown ’13. The runner-up: athletes in 12 varsity sports for their athletic Mark and Sarah Maminski ’13, and William and artwork: Meghan Green ’11 and fiction: excellence, academic achievement and exemplary Mary Elizabeth Lynch ’13 enjoy some bonding time. Shabella Rideout-Perkins ’13. character on and off the court. Shelbey is the third volleyball Gatorade player of the year to have been Archdiocese has sponsored a Jazz Choir, which Faculty Notables chosen from MMA. She will now be a finalist for the will be under the direction of Justin Binek, Math teacher Maria Lynch attended a conference Gatorade national player of the year. Head of Vocal for teachers at the University of Pennsylvania in Jazz Studies at the University of the Arts. Both November. The conference presented opportunities Seniors Shelbey Manthorpe and Stacey groups, the All-Catholic Chorus and Vocal Jazz available to women in the fields of engineering and Manthorpe signed letters of intent to play Choir, will perform at the Kimmel Center computer science. volleyball at Seton Hall University.

www.merion-mercy.com 9 Volleybears “Four-Peat” By: John Knebels, Father of Kate Knebels ’12

In truth, there was very little chance that twins and fellow seniors Katie Kavanaugh, match. Ashani Rubin, and player-manager Sarah Merion Mercy Academy’s volleyball team wasn’t It’s just one example of why the Golden Bears Poplawski will be graduating, Merion will still be going to win a state championship this year. have prided themselves as being more like a considered family of sisters than a volleyball team of That’s not a knock on the competition. The a favorite to win yet another championship athletes. Golden Bears were that good. next year. “We have the best of both worlds,” said junior But when the final point was recorded in In the meantime, the Golden Bears will bask in setter Colleen Downey. “We have a couple of November’s PIAA Class AA 25-12, 25-17, 25-10 the glory of a rare accomplishment in any sport. state title victory over an overmatched West phenomenal stars, some great players, and people Allegheny at Central York High School, Merion “It’s been a treat,” said Poplawski, who for the who know their roles and do well with them. So Mercy wasn’t only celebrating a single past three years has recorded the statistics for her on the court, we do great things. Off the court is championship. Nor was Merion Mercy only teammates while occasionally receiving some even better because we care about each other and celebrating an unblemished 40-0 season. playing time. “I sit there and watch what the are constantly rooting for each other.” girls can do and just marvel. It’s fun to watch.” “It’s pretty amazing when you think about it,” Downey said the Seton Hall University-bound said senior Shelbey Manthorpe, who Poplawski’s career highlight occurred during the Manthorpe twins have “definitely” made her and immediately comprehended the awe of what regular season. On senior night, Merion was one her teammates better players. Perhaps more had just transpired. “What we accomplished is point away from clinching the match against importantly, the Golden Bears have learned that incredible.” Catholic Academies League opponent Mount St. players who are branded as stars don’t necessarily Joseph’s Academy, and coach Rich Johnson possess an inflated sense of ego. Manthorpe was referring to Merion’s fourth summoned Poplawski from the bench to serve. straight crown, or, to hear the Merion players say “They are obviously the best players on the it, a “four-peat.” Beginning in her freshman year, Before tossing her pencil and clipboard aside and court, and they have national experience that she and her twin sister Stacey rendered the jumping to her feet, Poplawski thought that most players don’t have,” Downey said. “But as Golden Bears’ foes helpless along the net. Each maybe she was mistaken. good as they are up front, they also are good at passing and setting up other players. fall, both players continued to excel, “I was like, ‘Oh, me? Really?’” she said. simultaneously making their teammates better in “They’re also great leaders. They are always With her teammates cheering on one of their the process. pulling for us and you don’t feel like there is a favorite all-around people, Poplawski’s serve was separation between them and anyone else. We’re Case in point - even though the Manthorpe perfect and helped set up the final point of the all a part of one big happy family.”

Downey laughed.

“But man,” she said, “they are really amazing to watch.”

In the state tournament, all of the Golden Bears were fun to watch. Shelbey Manthorpe was named tournament Most Valuable Player and freshman Emma Aldaya the tourney's best defensive player. Stacey Manthorpe and junior Kalen Backe were both selected on the all- tournament team.

Next year, the Golden Bears will return a slew of underclassmen that include varsity contributors Kalen Backe, Emily Toal, Erin Murphy, Courtney Whelan, Bridget Merenda, and Katie Welliver (all juniors), along with sophomore Front l. to r. Nolan Campbell ’14, Alexa Formosa ’14, Meghan Saldutti ’14, Allison Toal ’14, Bridget Merenda ’12, Kalen Backe ’12, Emma Aldaya ’14, Michele Schulmeister ’13, Alexis Needles and aforementioned freshman Katherine Kavanaugh ’11, and Alexis Needles ’13. Emma Aldaya. Middle l. to r. Colleen Downey ’12, Marissa Abbonizio ’14, Katie Welliver ’12, Elizabeth Backe ’12, Gabrielle Squilla ’14, Meghan Stranick ’13, Courtney Whelan ’12, Gina Marcozzi “I know it will be tough, but I really think we ’14, and assistant coach Jolen Aldaya . have what it takes to keep this going,” said Back l. to r. Athletic director Barbara Clarke , Amanda Keppel ’13, Erin Murphy ’12, Shelbey Downey. “We’ve had a big advantage playing Manthorpe ’11, Emily Toal ’12, Stacey Manthorpe ’11, Ashani Rubin ’11, Sarah Poplawski with so many great players for a long time now. ’11, and coach Rich Johnson . As much as we will miss our seniors, I know the

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r r . i a , American Cancer Society. Darlene writes, “We are dedicating our efforts to all our family and Irene Horstmann Hannan ’64 was awarded the friends who have been affected by cancer, most Main Line Chamber of Commerce Helena especially our beautiful mother who is a cancer Devereux Women in Leadership Award, which survivor.” was presented on September 15, 2010, at Philadelphia County Club. Many MMA alums The Nineties were there to celebrate with Irene, including S. Barbara Buckley ’72, Patricia Maguire ’70, Jennifer Dee-Yuzuk ’94 shares, “What a great and Maureen Brennan Kozak ’82. alumnae meeting the other night. I am glad I was able to attend.” Jennifer plans to get involved in the alumnae association’s career and The Forties The Seventies mentioning group. Annabelle Logue Curran ’70 and Carolyn Patricia Skahan Griffith ’47 proudly Logue Berenato ’77 (see Barnes Museum page 8) Janté Santos Turner ’95 writes, “DC is treating announces the birth of her great-granddaughter me well, some 11 years after my first arrival. Rachel Marie Hanrahan. Rachel is the Please give my warmest regards to S. Rita…her granddaughter of Kathleen Griffith Hanrahan Annabelle Logue Curran writes, “I’ve had a lot impact on my life still holds strong…” Janté is an ’74. of Merion connections the past two months. My sister Carolyn “Lyn” Logue Berenato ’77 attorney for the Office of General Counsel, and I were thrilled to give tours at the Barnes Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in The Fifties Foundation to the Merion art majors and The Washington, DC. Martha “Marti” Wolfington Gillin’s ’55 Finer Things Club in December. It was especially non-profit group SpeakUp! made its annual and meaningful to me to help celebrate S. Maria del Diane Johnson ’97 thoroughly enjoyed the greatly anticipated visit to MMA in January. Carmen’s 90th birthday as she was vice principal Alumnae Association NYC bus trip. For the Through intensive interaction, SpeakUp! when I was a student. The girls were a wonderful second year, she also volunteered to act as the bus promotes informed decision making, positive life audience and many said they would like to bring point person. Her niece/MMA freshman Molly choices, enhanced communication skills, and the their parents there. I also attended Carol Night Lord joined in the fun. appreciation of differences. This program with my classmates Joan Harmer ’70 and provides the tools and creates the opportunity Christine Daly Echelmeier ’70. Last weekend I Amber Boyd ’98 is an associate marketing for meaningful dialogue and understanding, traveled to New Haven, CT to see The Old manager for the Disneyland Resort in Orange which then become a catalyst for change. MMA Masters at the Long Wharf Theater with my County, CA. She also volunteers with the students work with other high school students in classmate Kathleen Kelly Staudt ’70 and our American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and making these events meaningful and informative, husbands. It reminded us of our class trips to tutors ESL students in her spare time. and never fail to notice that an alum started Stratford, CT to see Shakespeare plays when we were at Merion.” this program. Lauren Olga Cifoni ’99 recently performed in Il Trio Di Teramo at . Lauren The Sixties The Eighties graduated from St. Joseph’s University with degrees in psychology and Italian. She has an Helen Fiorello Donoghue ’62 writes, “I just Katy McDermott’s ’81 new book Meeting advanced degree in music and graduated in canto viewed the MMA history online…great fun to Darkness came out in the fall. Katy enjoyed a lirico in Italy. She has had various recitals and see those names (e.g. S. Annunciata) and special homecoming of sorts having book signings performances, most notably Rossini’s Il Signor pictures. When I realized this was an anniversary at various Borders bookstores in the area. Bruschino and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas . year, I remembered the celebration in 1961. A few of us in the class of 1962 wrote a song for Susan Lopusniak Jurevics ’85 has been Beatrice D'Angelo ’99 graduated from Johns some gathering. Thinking about it, I promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Retail Hopkins with an MA in Fiction Writing last May remembered CRM and Brand Marketing in the newly created and is currently tutoring Writing and Literature some lyrics. I sent it to some of the class of 1962, Global Retail Office of Sony Corporation at . and the responses were a riot. Funny the things America. that stay in our minds; I am thankful for the La’Tasha Mayes ’99 lives in Pittsburgh, PA and good memories.” Darlene Meely ’89 is enrolled at Saint Joseph’s is the founder and executive director of New University in the 20-month EMBA program. Voices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Fran McElroy ’64 was thrilled to profile She participated in the ING Rock’n Roll Half Reproductive Justice. She started the organization classmate and MMA trustee S. Ann Provost Marathon alongside her brother Jeff and sister-in- in 2004. She also is the vice chair of the ’64. She encourages classmates and all alums to law Hope. They are doing this as part of Team Allegheny County Human Relations learn more about S. Ann’s work at Mercy Need a Cure and are raising funds for the Commission and Social Action Chair of Delta Neighborhood Ministries: www.mercyneighbors.org.

12 Mater Matters Winter 2011 Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Pittsburgh pediatric orthotic team at its Alumnae Chapter. Philadelphia location. She worked for several years as an orthotist with the Alfred I. duPont The 00s Hospital for Children, Kristen Esslinger Kirchner ’00 married her Wilmington, Delaware, before husband Chris on December 19, 2009, “on the joining Orthologix. She was first big snow storm of that year – 28 inches!” educated at Villanova University Currently, Kristen is completing her doctorate and Northwestern University. of physical therapy at Widener University. Amanda Snarski ’02 writes, Diana Aria ’01 is featured in an advertisement “Many of the younger alums for Nike’s softball camps. Nike shares the don’t quite have enough funds to following about Diana: Diana started at third donate as much as we would like, base for three seasons at Elizabethtown College, but helping out at events like the where she was one of the top hitters. Her senior Sip ‘N Bid is a fun way for me to In her first semester at college, Jennifer ’10 and year she led the team with a .300 batting try to give back to the Merion Michael Guzzardi catch up at Marist Crew Race in Sarasota Spring, NY. average and she earned her B.A. in psychology community. It was great catching with special recognition as a scholar athlete in up with fellow alums, such as both 2004 and 2005. Diana has been classmate Jessie Hearn, while seeing plenty of and action.” Katie is hoping to take a group recognized as an friendly faces at the check out area.” Amanda, from her youth group to World Youth Day All-American Scholar Athlete…she was the Jessica Hearn ’02, and Kelly McKelvey ’04 2011, which will be held in Madrid, Spain assistant softball coach for Merion Mercy played a large part in the check out process for this August. Academy’s varsity team in 2006 and 2007 and Sip ’n Bid. the head coach in 2008 and 2009. She earned Maureen Taylor ’05 has been promoted to Jr. a masters in school psychology from the Sister Tracey Catherine Uphoff , IHM, ’03 Customer Development Account Manager for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine visited MMA theology classes and shared the Channel Target Sales Team with Nestle in July of 2006. Diana is a certified school with seniors the journey that brought her to USA. Maureen will be making the move psychologist and a college professor. This is religious life. from Houston to Minneapolis to begin her Diana’s 11th summer as an instructor for Nike. new position. Kelly McKelvey ’04 will start Michelle Noreski ’01 graduated from PCOM a new position as a production associate at Stephane D’Angelo ’06 is teaching and living on June 5. She is now at Aria Health in Good Morning America in New York City. in Paris, France. Langhorne, PA for her family practice residency; she also plans to pursue a fellowship in sports Kathleen Davis ’05 just finished her first medicine. Carrie Henderson’s ’06 mom Joni shares, semester at Loyola University Chicago. She “since Carrie was a sophomore at MMA, she has volunteered since her college graduation hoped to one day work in NYC writing for a Kate McKenna ’02 is a first year resident in and is with the JVC Magis program. “The fashion magazine…she landed that dream job the internal medicine/pediatric program at program is essentially a hybrid of grad school this summer and...she has been working at Baystate Hospital in Springfield, MA. and Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Its members work Glamour magazine and starting in December, her in social service agencies and churches for 30 name will also be on the masthead of magazine.” Kacy Moran ’02 was married to Sean Powers hours a week while pursuing a master’s degree on August 21, 2010. Sean has two older sisters (i.e. my Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies). May Limbach ’06 currently works in Media, who are MMA alums, Colleen Powers We live on PA, as an event coordinator planning corporate O’Driscoll ’95 and Courtney Powers ’97, a stipend in a community that seeks to events. She is looking forward to her first Meri- and a younger sister, Molly Powers ’13. integrate ideals of spirituality, social justice, union and celebrating with classmates from 2006! They were married at Annunciation BVM in and simplicity into our graduate careers.” She Havertown, and the reception was at the Curtis is currently serving as the youth minister at SPt.l eJoasseep hs’es nUdn yivoeursri tnye jwunsi oarn dLa uuprad aMteast zfo’r0 7M haatser Center in Center City. Including Sean’s three two socioeconomically disadvantaged parishes mMadaet theerrs mtoa rKkr oisnt itnhae Sstcahnotool’ns tCenanwilse syq u’9a0d . at sisters, six of Kacy’s eight bridesmaids attended in IL. She shares, “the kids are awesome! Lkacuaraw elearyn@emd e10ri ovnic-tmoreirecs yi.nc osimng. les registering Merion. They others included Beth Moran Every wins in the second, third, and fourth spots on the ’08, Lauren Moran Kleinz ’03, and Kristin week, I meet with around 20-25 students for ladder. SFhien pdl aUyss Noon. F4 ascinegbleos.ok at: DiSipio ’02. Kacy now works at Orthologix, fellowship, prayer, readings, and discussion Merion Mercy Alumnae Office which provides O&P patient care in Delaware, about God and the world, and our Find Us on Twitter at: New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Kacy joins the Erin McKenna ’08 is in her second year at the responsibility to shape it with love, service, Merion Mercy Academy Naval Academy. She performed with the glee club at an NFL game on Veteran’s

www.merion-mercy.com 13 More than 450 guests attended Merion Mercy Academy’s thirty- fourth Sip ’n Bid dinner and auction. This year’s theme was “Winter Wonderland.” The decorating committee graciously transformed the school into an extravagant and richly colored winter scene complete with faux snowflakes falling as guests entered the event. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction preceded a lavish buffet dinner and the ever-exciting loud auction. Guests bid on countless gift certificates and dining experiences, many one-of-a-kind items, such as a captain’s chair, overnight and weekly stays at the Jersey Shore, golf packages, Diamond Club seats for when the Phillies face the San Francisco Giants, limousine rides taking bidders to fun destinations, such as a trip to Nicole Miller in NYC, and Super Bowl tickets for the game in Dallas, Texas. 7 MMA moms Leslie 7 Lorei, Patricia Event chairs Melissa Crenny, Karin DiSipio ’91, Robert LaMonaca , and and Ellen Byrnes Lisa Votta admire Willcox ’80, and items on the blue principal S. Barbara and gold table. Buckley ’72 pose at the beginning of the evening. 8 8 Past parents Marketplace volunteers get ready Kathleen and for business. This year’s MMA William scarves sold out in record time. L. to Taylor take a r. Kathleen Comerer ’11, Maura moment to Kelly, Bridget Merenda ’12, Maria bid on silent Angelastro, Linda Quinlan ’96, and auction items. Margaret Farrell ’11.

7 This year’s auction coordinator Colette Gabriel poses Junior volunteers Elisabeth Jensen with her daughter, Juliette ’13, and husband, Samuel . and Bridget Sutcliffe help bring to Mrs. Gabriel has joined MMA’s staff and will the life the “Winter Wonderland.” coordinate next year’s auction as well. She can be reached at [email protected] or at 610-664-6655 x140. If you are interested in participating in any aspect of next year’s 8 event, please contact Raymond Andruszko Mrs. Gabriel. and Joseph Tordy enjoy the festivities.

14 Mater Matters Winter 2011 Arrivals Manny and Lori Pica Rosario ’00, a daughter, Isabella Joy We are pleased to announce new Kevin and Cara DiGiovanni arrivals for McLaughlin ’01, a daughter, Mia Rose Ed and Michelle Collier Ty Jones and Maggie Foley ‘03, Pierson ’88, a son, Edward a son, Brayden James Collier Seth Pidot , MMA faculty, and Robert Storck and Kate Schogol Pidot , MMA Andrea Wintrode ’90, a former faculty, a daughter, Claire daughter, Madison Taylor Hetherington Joseph and Monica Ryan and Anne Fitzpatrick , Scaramuzza Rexroat ’92, MMA faculty, a daughter, Sadie MMA faculty, a son, Anastasia Maximus “Max” Emedio Claire Hetherington Pidot Tom and Daria Knysh Weddings Kacy Moran Powers ’02 and husband Sean DiCicco ’96, a daughter, Juliana enjoy their wedding day! Wedding bells rang for Joe and Ellen Hand Favazza ’98, a daughter, Ava Catherine Danielle McCaffrey , MMA faculty, to John Kacy Moran ‘02 to Sean Powers on John and Suzanne Corey Walker ’99, a Hannigan on November 6, 2010 August 21, 2010 daughter, Lily Rose Erin Connolly ’01 to Richard Scott on Maryanne Aros ’03 to John Morrison on Christopher and Danielle Vassalotti November 20, 2010 May 14, 2010 Rebori ’00, a son, Liam Matthew Julie Mita ’02 to Joseph Hartman on August Lauren Moran ’03 to Michael Kleinz on 14, 2010 September 25, 2010

In Memoriam Margarita Grañ a Head ’70, Andrea Grañ a Roth ’75 ’80 and Andrea Rideout Thomas ’84 “They will see God face to face...” Thomas Hauserman , father of Clare Hauserman A.W. “Gus” Rocco , husband of Mary Beth Burens Revelations 22:4 Silecchia ’65, Virginia Hauserman Sten ’66, Rocco ’61 Marguerite (Gretchen) Hauserman Moran ’69, Janet Jane Schubert , mother of Mary Frances Schubert ’79 Mary Abbonizio , mother of Angela Zager , Hauserman Ward ’70, Regina (Jeana) Hauserman and Jane Schubert Cusack ’82 MMA former faculty, grandmother of Erica ’72, Mary Lucy Hauserman ’75, Loretta Hauserman Zager Parsons ’97 Cole ’80 Anne (Nancy) Costa Solderitsch ’69, daughter of Ruth Hogan Costa ’45, RIP, sister of Liz Costa Schmader , Jordyn Leigh Agostini , daughter of Suellen Mannis Catherine Kane , sister of Sister Margaret Songster , former MMA faculty Agostini ’80 MMA staff William Thorpe , grandfather of Laura Dingman , William Brosious , father of William (Chuck) Robert Kane , grandfather of Lindsay Kane ’04, MMA faculty Brosious, Jr. , MMA former staff Kelsey Kane ’09, Julia Kane ’12, Emily O’Neill ’10 John Trotter , son of Mary Mellon Trotter ’65 George Caroulis , father of Christina Caroulis ’09 James Lafferty , brother of Suzanne Lafferty Flynn Louis Carboni , father of Alysia Carboni-Harvey ’90 ’91 Harry Venuti , grandfather of Jane Bennett Boyle ’00 and Elizabeth Bennett ’10 Aaron Clay , brother of Fran Clay Llewellyn ’65, Catherine Lake , grandmother of Kathleen Lake ’05, Constance Clay Sondhi ’67 Moria Lake ’05, Marissa Lake ’08, Colleen Lake ’12 Jane Drinkhouse Walters ’59, sister of Laura Drinkhouse Dell ’53, Joan Drinkhouse McMenamin Dr. Louis LaNoce , father of Fran LaNoce ’69, MMA James Connor , husband of Lois Trempe ’56 RIP, Louise Drinkhouse faculty, Virginia LaNoce ’72, Gloria LaNoce Luff ’74 Connor ’45 Grude ’62 Charles Lucas , father of Sadiqa Lucas ’95 Francis Crippen , cousin of Lizann Gallagher Kathryn Wechsler , mother of William Wechsler , McLaughlin ’98, Christine Gallagher ’04, Caroline Lawrence Madara, Jr. , nephew of Sister Margaret MMA trustee, grandmother of Christine Wechsler Gallagher ’06 Songster , MMA staff ’95, Maribeth Wechsler ’98, Dorothy Wechsler ’08, Anne Wechsler ’10 James Curlett , father of Mary Frances Curlett Maiatico Elvira Anna Marano ’67, sister of Mary Ellen ’66, Elizabeth Curlett Barker ’69, Regina (Jean) Cianfrani Miller ’65 Jeanne Woodhull Hellmig , sister of Stacey Woodhull Curlett Buttery ’71 Hackett ’85, Megan Woodhull Jones ’86, Bernadette Frank Pagliacetti, Sr. , grandfather of Alyssa Woodhull Martell ’93 Anne Fitzgerald Fenstermacher ’75 Pagliaccetti ’10 William Zehnder , grandfather of Kerry Bennett ’10 Jean Fitzgerald ’43, mother of Anne Fitzgerald Margaret Rachor , mother of Patricia Rachor Fenstermacher ’75, RIP Hendrick ’60 Juan Graña , father of Juanita Graña Berti ’69, Lorraine Rideout , mother of Lorraine Rideout Aber

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