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News and Stories from President’S Corner Spring 2021 NEWS AND STORIES FROM PRESIDENT’S CORNER Spring 2021 The JagWire is published by the Alumnae Communications Office of Mercy Unite From President to President Academy. 02 Dear Friends of Mercy, Becky Wise Montague ’91, It’s hard to believe that Mercy has been a part of my life for President almost 30 years. Back in 1993 when I first set foot on the Broadway Sarah Peace, campus, I had no idea just how much of an impact it would Mark Principal have. In my four years at Mercy, I not only gained lifelong friends 04 Evans and a passion for servant-leadership, I was also blessed with Karen Alpiger, teachers who led by example and encouraged me to leave Assistant Principal every place a little better than I found it. I don’t remember every Mark Evans, class I took or all the clubs I was a part of, but I do remember the Director of Athletics feeling I had when I walked into that building every day, and I 15 Years am blessed to still feel the same every time I come in those doors! Stephanie Boyle Heitz ’99, 06 on Fegenbush Director of Operations That feeling called me back to Mercy where I served on the Alumnae Board for six years and had the pleasure of helping Leslie Hibdon, with many Mercy events. One of my favorites is reunion weekend. Director of Advancement Seeing so many Mercy alumnae in one place and welcom- Emily McCullough, Strategic ing the graduates from 50 years ago into the Mercy Society is truly a special tradition. But the one thing that Director of Admissions 08 Plan transcends all generations is the love for Mercy and the special bond that we all have being Mercy sisters! Andrea Mattingly, After my time with the Alumnae Board, I was asked to join Mercy's Board of Directors, and I have enjoyed Director of Marketing my time with them over the past six years, including serving as the Board’s president for the last two years. & Communications This has allowed me to see Mercy from an entirely new lens. In my work on the Board and with the Sisters of Mark Murray, Alumnae Mercy, I have such an immense amount of gratitude for all that goes on behind the scenes. There truly is such Director of Technology intentionality behind every decision that is made. We always put students at the center of all discussions as 16 Updates we plan for the future of making a Mercy education accessible to as many girls as possible. Special thanks to: th As we celebrate entering our 15 year on our beautiful Fegenbush campus, one thing I know for sure is that Amy Newman with PUSH design LLC. it doesn’t matter the building Mercy is in, because the spirit of Mercy is bigger than any building. Mercy is Current Mercy because of the people who carry on Catherine McAuley’s legacy every day in these halls: caring for, Comments and submissions for educating and supporting young women to go into the world and leave their mark just as she did. the JagWire or any change of 20 Happenings name or address can be made at I am grateful for the work I’ve been able to do and witness during my term as Board President. I will pass on my mercyacademy.com/jagwire. role as president this fall to another outstanding Board member, Mariah Weyland Gratz ’98, and I look forward to seeing the impact she makes on Mercy. Mercy Academy 5801 Fegenbush Lane We would like to thank Jennifer Stober Starke ’97 Louisville, KY 40228 Sincerely, for her years of service to Mercy's Board of Directors, including her time as President. She was instrumen- In This Issue… (502) 671-2010 tal in the search and transition of school presidents, a task that took a lot of time and commitment. On the Cover: Jennifer Stober Starke ’97 Thank you, Jennifer! — Becky Wise Montague ’91 15 Years on Fegenbush Lane Board of Directors, President This fall, Mercy Academy will begin its 15th year on Fegenbush Lane. It is hard to believe how quickly the years MERCY EXTENDS A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: have passed and how much there is to celebrate! Jennifer Stober Starke ’97 Judy Thomas Jeff Filcik President Executive Secretary Mariah Weyland Gratz ’98 Pam Huelsman Teresa Kleinhenz Riggs ’76 Michael Jones Vice President Treasurer Rhonda Karageorge ’83 Nancy Merkle, RSM All alumnae who give $21 or more during the Alumnae Unite campaign will receive this awesome Mercy Alumna t-shirt and a APRIL 14 -16, 2021 Mercy cookie! This year we are All For 21. Each school will have A great time for alumnae to make their gift e are excited to announce a newly re-envisioned 60 hours to help their alma mater reach 21% to the annual fund is during our Alumnae of alumnae giving to their annual fund in Unite campaign. You can donate online Alumnae Unite giving campaign. What was origi- support of the Class of 2021. The challenge at mercyacademy.com/donate, return nally known as Rivals Unite 4 Girls, a challenge begins at noon on Wednesday, April 14 the enclosed envelope with a check and ends at midnight on Friday, April made payable to Mercy Academy, or between the alumnae of Assumption, Mercy, 16. We’re excited to see Alumnae Unite Venmo us: @Mercy-Academy. Please across the Archdiocese of Louisville in include your full name and gradu- Presentation and Sacred Heart, is now expanding support of education for young women. ation year in the memo line of the check or in your comment on Venmo. to include more young women educated in the Mercy provides an amazing, faith-filled education rooted in the values and All alumnae who give $21 or more Archdiocese of Louisville. Join us in welcoming ideals of the Sisters of Mercy. There are during the Alumnae Unite campaign so many young women who desire this will receive the awesome Mercy Bethlehem and Holy Cross to our new campaign, experience. A donation to our Mercy Fund alumna t-shirt pictured above and a makes their dreams a reality. Mercy cookie! After the campaign con- to support Louisville girls’ Catholic education! cludes, you will receive an email asking for t-shirt size and distribution information. ● 2 • WWWW.MERCYACADEMY.COM • 3 I fell in love with the family environment, wonderful support, very hardworking student-athletes and their wonderful families over the years I've worked at Mercy. Farewell,Mark Evans! — Mark Evans his year, Mercy’s Athletic Director, Coach Mark Evans, Mark received numerous recognitions “Mark is one of the best,” Leslie Scully as Coach of the Year, and holds 12 said. “He has always been such a celebrated 30 years of service to Mercy Academy! district championships, five regional good influence on so many students championships and two state and student-athletes. I hope he championships for Mercy's bas- enjoys retirement half as much as After many years of coaching, teaching and leading I know he enjoyed his career!” ketball program and two state Mercy’s athletic administration, he has decided to slow-pitch softball champion- Mercy will miss Mark very much, ships. He is truly irreplaceable but know he will be enjoying time retire at the end of this year. and has done so much for Mercy's with his family, including his grand- Athletic Department. daughter, Willa, in his retirement. ● "I fell in love with the family environment, wonder- While coaching, Mark also taught in the Mercy Social Tful support, very hardworking student-athletes and Studies department, helping to form the geogra- their wonderful families over the years I've worked at phy curriculum. In 1997, he was hired to become the Mercy,” Mark said. “I hope to help the next AD in their Athletic Director at Mercy and the head basketball transition, and to watch Mercy athletics continue to coach. succeed." “Coach Evans has poured his heart and soul into Mark began working at Mercy in 1986 when then AD, Mercy Academy, and he will be missed,” Donna Leslie Scully, offered him the opportunity to be the Moir, Athletic Director and Basketball Coach at head coach of one of the top softball programs in Sacred Heart Academy, said. “I loved competing the state. With this opportunity in hand, then head against his teams because they were always pre- basketball coach, Jim Protenic, also gave Mark the pared and played hard. Coach Evans and I battled opportunity to assist him on the court. against each other in some really tough games, but over time, we have developed a friendship that will “It was such a pleasure coaching with Mark,” Jim always be there. It is bigger than sports, and I will said. “I appreciated everything he did for countless always appreciate him. He is a big reason why high athletes, students and parents, but more than any- school girls’ sports have grown in Kentucky.” thing, I’m proud to call him my friend.” 4 • WWW.MERCYACADEMY.COM • 5 Dream, Believe, Achieve on Fegenbush, Yo u ’re not a princess... Years But you can still rule the world. AND FOREVER MOVING FORWARD This fall, Mercy Academy will begin its 15th year on Fegenbush Lane. It is hard to believe how quickly the years have passed and how much there is to celebrate! n the late 1800s and early Just as Mercy needed a new space to that is today a great source of pride for everyone to meet the needs of the community.
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