Mount St. Mary Academy’s Alumnae Association presents Sr. Mary Thompson, SSMN on Jesus, Mary of Magdala & The Da Vinci Code Celebrating 767 years of educating young women. 8 Saturday, May 13th, 2006 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM The Millennium Airport Hotel 2040 Walden Avenue Buffalo, NY 14225

he phenomenal popularity of Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code can be attrib- Tuted to several factors, not the least of which is the underlying theme that Jesus was married to Mary of Magdala. Was he? In the process of developing his chosen scenario, The Alumnae Newsletter of Brown presents a highly picturesque account of several eras of church history. He misses a significant number of important factors including Mary herself, Jesus himself, and many Mount St. Mary Academy important realities of the time between Jesus and now. Spring 2006 Sr. Mary Thompson, a 1945 graduate of the Mount, holds a Doctorate in Biblical Studies from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario and a Master’s Degree in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. She has taught Scripture for many years and will share some insights on Dan Brown’s book.

She is the author of: Mount St. Mary Academy, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, is a Catholic, Mary of Magdala, Apostle and Leader (Revised Edition): private, college preparatory school for young What the Da Vinci Code Misses

women. Within a nurturing and academically All are welcome. Book signing opportunity available. # challenging environment, the Academy strives to develop the whole person. Guided by our

Catholic tradition, and rooted in Gospel Note: THIS EVENT HAS PREVIOUSLY SOLD OUT – SO PLEASE RESERVE YOUR values, we educate young women dedicated to SPACE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED. lifelong learning, moral integrity and service to and acceptance of others. Please return this portion with payment, or call Barbara Johnson at (716) 877–1358 ext. 304 for reservations by May 8, 2006. $15 Registration Fee per person (includes continental breakfast) Mail check, payable to: Mount St. Mary Academy, to 3756 Delaware, Ave., Kenmore NY 14217

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Signature: Retreat Day for MSM Alumnae! Dear Alumnae, Saturday, June 10th, 2006 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM s I write to you it is March and in school we are celebrating Wom- Aen’s History Month. All month we have had daily announcements about the accomplishments of women and their impact on society. Directed by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur Posters about famous women crop up daily in our halls. To bring it all At St. Mary Center together, we had an assembly that was produced by our students. The 241 Lafayette Ave. assembly consisted of a variety of presentations -- dance, poetry, fashion show and more. Working with a few girls to finalize and prepare for Buffalo, New York one of the presentations, I was impressed with the hard work, thought Theme: Being Peace, Finding God and insight that went into it. It made me stop and think about how things have changed – and how much I now take for granted. Come to pray, reflect, share and listen to During my childhood, women mostly were stay-at-home moms -- and when they did work presentation on the theme, listen to God and outside the home, they were primarily (not totally) secretaries, teachers or nurses. At my doctor’s and one another, and most importantly, listen to dentist’s offices, women were the receptionists and assistants. In my grade school, and in fact in the your heart. The day will include these special entire school district where I lived, none of the upper level administrative roles -- Principal, Superin- times as well as lunch. Since there is plenty of time yet before the event, if you have any tendent, etc. -- were filled by women. That, of course, changed when I came to Mount St. Mary in special requests, please make them known. seventh grade. Looking back, I recall June Cleaver, June Lockhart, Harriet Nelson, and if you really wanted For reservations, please contact Sr. Pat to get crazy, Lucille Ball as the role models television of the 1950’s portrayed. Moving into the 60’s, Brady, SSMN, at 886-7727 (home), 888-2177 (Ca- I met Laura Petri, Aunt Bea, Samantha Stevens, Jeannie who was a genie, even Morticia Adams and nisius College) or e-mail [email protected] Lily Munster. None of these women had a career or was politically active. In play, I could watch my brothers in little league baseball or pretend to be a cheerleader at their pick up football games. When we played “wars” (always two teams -- we were either “Ford or Chevy” Alumnae Scholarships Awarded or “Army or Navy”) with all the neighborhood children, I could be the nurse -- never the soldier, let hroughout the year, your donations to the alone the general. Talumnae scholarship fund, or paid attendance at Women in that era were the caretakers and caregivers, whose world was comprised of their home alumnae-sponsored events, help support the Alum- and neighborhood -- at least that was my perception of life as a child. I’m sure many MSM alumnae nae Scholarship Program at the Mount. can remember back to these days with similar memories. This year, an eight-member committee, chaired In fact, women now and always have played a significant economic, cultural, and social role in by Aimee Herzog-Gruber ’92, reviewed more than every area of life. Over the years, women have provided the majority of the volunteer labor force and 100 applicants for alumnae scholarship awards. have been major contributors in the establishment of charitable, philanthropic, and cultural organiza- Choosing to keep the process entirely anonymous, tions. We have been in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement -- woman’s the members used a rubric to score the writing suffrage, the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, samples from the applicants’ entrance exams. The the civil rights movement, the peace movement -- tirelessly working for social justice. Women have following incoming freshmen will receive four-year always, and will continue to, constitute a significant portion of the work force both inside and outside awards: of the home. (http://www.nwhp.org/. National Women’s History Project. March 23, 2006.) ($500) Juliana Penberthy Young women today live in a world that expects them to fill all kinds of roles in society. Doctor, lawyer, poet laureate, senator, CEO, CFO, Supreme Court justice, Secretary of State, Superintendent ($300) Jenna Horwitz (Beverly Seibert Nixon ’71) of Schools -- women are everywhere. Doors are now open that were not open just a short while ago ($300) Kathryn Khoukaz -- and yet women can be and still are society’s caretakers and caregivers. ($300) Katherine Krieger Mount St. Mary Academy’s nurturing environment strives to develop the whole person, prepar- ing young women for their future and whatever roles they choose to take on. This was begun by the In addition, the following incoming freshmen Sisters of St. Mary of Namur when they founded this Academy. The good Sisters were role models will receive a one-time award of $250. These girls are for each and every one of us as women of strength who always had the courage of their convictions the daughters of Alumnae and continue the Mount and an unwavering faith in God. We continue their work, cherishing our Catholic nature and special tradition in their families. devotion to Mary, focusing on the personal development of each girl and calling her to a life of Corey Ansel (Dawn Marie Seyler Ansel ’80) integrity, scholarship and respect for all members of our diverse global community. Thus empowered, they are prepared -- minds, hearts, bodies and souls -- to become leaders in our changing world and Lisa Collier (Kathleen Murphy Collier ’81) improve the quality of life for themselves and for those with whom they live and work. Kathleen Daley (Susan Morris Daley ’76) Thank you for sharing in this ministry and being an important part of this good work. Mary Emminger (Colleen Sweeney Emminger ’79) Dawn Hurley Riggie Mary Teresa Galante (Peggy Frauenhofer Galante ’75) Principal Jenna Horwitz (Beverly Seibert Nixon ’71) Elise Roberts (Lynn Schneggenburger Roberts ’81)

 The Alumnae Newsletter ofMount St. Mary Academy Upcoming Reunions Reunion News at the Mount

1996 ~ Check your mailbox for a soon to be released postcards with the details for your upcoming reunion. Molly Saxe Herzog (716-627-3451) and Sarah Dewey Herlehy (716-627- 9011) can fill you in on details if you can’t wait.

1991 ~ Plans are in the works for a 15-year gathering sometime this summer. Please make sure that Tracy Rudewicz has your latest contact information. You may reach her at [email protected] or 818-507-1179.

1986 ~ Plans are set to meet Friday, June 23rd at the Mount between 8:00 pm and 11:00 {1959 photo} pm. The cost of $25 per alumna includes open bar, appetizers, memento, a donation to 1959 Reunion the Mount as well as a gift in memory of Gina Militello, and a night with the Alumnae In the picture left to right: Girls…priceless! Arrangements are in the making for a night out on the town for Saturday. Martha Mohr Bliss, Virginia Topolski Kalynycz, Elizabeth Henneberger You’ll be notified via e-mail as reunion time approaches. Please call Barbara Van Sice Giacco Dian Keister Papin, Ann Murray Degone, Sharon Kreiger Jehrio O’Rourke (716-731-3783) or Carol Reiser Maranto (716- 564-1067) for more information. Some classes don’t need a special year to get together – and the Class 1981 ~ It’s early days yet for the planning committee. If there are any local people who of 1959 is a great example of that. Martha Bliss wrote to say that she and her would like to help, please call Chris Demme Roach at 716-646-6952. Most important – all husband, Nate, split their time between Buffalo and Florida. She caught up 1981 alumnae should send an e-mail with their contact information to Chris at crscrap- with some other classmates while in the sunny south. [email protected]. The women gathered in Orlando, Florida and the end of February and 1971 ~ Save July 29th, 2006 for the 35th reunion! Happy Hour will be spent at the proudly wore sweatshirts with the MSM logo. They shared memories of the Mount between 4-6 pm to be followed by dinner at The Shores Restaurant, 2 Detroit Street Mount: stories of happiness, sadness, pictures of families and some old snap- in North Tonawanda. More information will be mailed, but please contact Beth Volk shots. They even had a yearbook to remind them of the awful hairstyles and McMahon if you have questions, [email protected] or (716) 874-0082. scratchy blue serge uniforms. And we couldn’t forget the nuns who taught them - stories were told! 1965 ~ It’s the “Dinner Again Club!” We are hoping to keep the momentum going and socialize every 3 or 4 months. Mark your calendar for May 19, 2006 at the Frog Grills (Warren’s) on 561 Main St. Tonawanda, NY. We’ll have cocktails at 5 pm followed by Dutch Treat Dinner at 6 pm. Reservations are required no later than May 11th by calling Patty March Thurn at 716-363-0345. Hope you can attend.

1961 ~ Save the date of October 21, 2006 for the 45th reunion! Tentative plans are for a 4 p.m. mass in the chapel at the Mount, followed by a wine and cheese reception and tour of the school. Dinner will be casual and events are for classmates only. We are considering includ- ing something simple for Friday evening. It would help us with future plans if you would contact and inform us of your inter- est. We are also going to put together a book of biographies; please take the time to send us Class of 1980 holds “25 ½ Year Reunion” an update of yourself even if you are unable to attend. Better late than never, but the Class of 1980 finally found the time to The reunion contact is Kathy Brady Connelly, 716-838-2016, [email protected]. gather at the Mount. Over wine and hors d’oeuvres, the classmates (in the 1956 ~ The 50th reunion will be held June 2-4, 2006. words of Bob, the Mount’s Custodian) made “more noise than the students when the bell rings! On Friday, June 2nd, classmates will gather for punch and appetizers at the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur motherhouse, 257 Lafayette Ave. in Buffalo. On Saturday, there will be a Gala Reunion Dinner at the Country Club of Buffalo, 250 Youngs Road in Williamsville. Wine, punch and hors d’oeuvres will be followed by a cham- pagne toast and dinner. As a memento, the class has chosen a lovely gold, glass-covered mantel clock with an engraving of a rose with “Mount St. Mary - Class of 1956”. Please contact Barbara Yageric (716-633-9361) or Eileen Grimaldi (716-432-1915) for more information.

Classes of 1946 and 1956 to be honored during the MSM graduation ceremony The Mount is delighted to honor its alumnae during the graduation ceremony. This year, 50th and 60th reunion classes will celebrate a 10 am Mass in the Mount Chapel, The classes of 1960, 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1976 decided to support the followed by breakfast as guests of the Mount. They will then be honored during the 2006 Chrysalis auction by holding gift gathering reunion parties. This photo shows graduation class, symbolizing to these young women the tremendous pride and history shared by all Mount Alumnae. the lovely ladies who enjoyed one of these fine parties - this one hosted by Marcia Duquette Noto ’70 and Sue Schimpf McHugh ’70.

Spring 2006   The Alumnae Newsletter ofMount St. Mary Academy † deceased Class of 1948 Janice Grimmer Donlon Beverly Britton Sammon Mary Almeter Donna Juenker Suzanne Fuhrman Robinson† Class of 1933 Jeanne Beecher Murphy Janice King Becker Maureen Hitzges Meyer Madelyne Trabert Hack Joann Beecher Saeli Ann Oles Thuman Brigitte Keilholz Schick Carol Dietrich Stim Shirley Olislager Granville Janet Mollnow Lannen Class of 1938 Jean Donahue Juergens Dorothy Pack DiPirro Mary Lou Mulhern Trombly Jeanne Maley Pfadt Joan Dunn Champlin Patricia Rexford Anderson Louise Obenchain Schumock Theresa Schott Whinihan Mary Fraser Stern Patricia Sully Hoppel Barbara Otoka Stelmach Rosemary Miner Brunner Patricia Traum Lisanke Josephine Siener Blake Class of 1939 Carol Wagner Patricia Vorburger Harvey Patricia Flynn Tyrrell Class of 1949 Gloria Wisniewski Cartwright Marie Gibbons Willis Class of 1954 Class of 1940 Barbara Loftus Beyer Donna Carney Spicer Class of 1957 Jean Almeter Ebenhack Kathleen Murty Thill Barbara Czaja Robertson Penny Barone Bromley Patricia Parr Matiacio Dolores Damon Drobot Valerie Bast Guenther Class of 1941 Betty Sabo Myers Marcella Forde Uhlman Joan Biondolillo Foley Virginia Bauer Starkweather Joan Stedem Keller Rosemary Fries Rivers Mary Lake DesJardins Josepha Graeber Marjorie Sullivan Fanning Mary Furfari Colson Patricia Nebel Neuman Patricia Trabert Brignone Mary Henneberger Antoniw Kathleen Nessler Tasker Class of 1950 Marcia Kieta Illig Teresa Potter Buchnowski Class of 1942 Joan Haley Brod Marlene Kieta Schmitt Marilyn Stanley Pardo Bernice Bacon Townsend Dolores Gay Dewey Lois Kreger Balafas Nancy Walder Caldwell Anne Flynn Bauer Alice Gesl Arnet Dolores Kudla Jasinski Suzanne M. Kaminsky Maureen Lawler Wiedeman Class of 1958 Class of 1944 Geraldine Kreutzer McMahon Patricia Moss Means Daryl Blatchly Farrell Joan Ganey Klawitter Peggy Palme Pritchard Barbara O’Keefe Fornes Carol Condon Dubel Jeanne O’Brian Lawless Weber Joan Snyder Flach Rosemary Perry Hinaman Kathleen Flynn Clune Virginia Thomann Hall Suzanne Raiff Sharpe Catherine Hays Class of 1951 Suzanne Reiche Hamilton Suzanne Herbert Corbett Class of 1945 Lois Burdick Young Barbara Riter Colleen McCormick Walsh Elizabeth Barrett Carmichael Dorothy Carr Devine Mary SanGeorge Geraldine Miosi Gaffney Jeanne Enzinna Toughey Doris Deinhart O’Connor Rose-Marie Spence Pietz Sally Nelsen Marguerite Flynn Bauer Mary Lou Pack Colley Patricia Stanley Naber Elizabeth Pohrte Rung Sally Hurley Rosemary Senftle Bath Maureen Raymond Miller Mary Jones Mikol† Alice Wagner Class of 1955 Marguerite Kelly Sly Elizabeth Belzer McDermott Class of 1959 Shirley Kreish Christy Class of 1952 Joan Coe Frary Carol Camarre Luczak Mary Pendy Koessler Mary Ann Cook Carroll-Vogler Joan Foley Whiteman Carol Deinhart Jauch Mary Jane Riley Harley Mary Ellen Diebold Gasiuk Harriet Hanson Attea Linda Dunn Mary Langenbach Kathryn Miller Denzel Anne Feldmann Cameron Class of 1946 Mary Anne McCarthy Dow Judith Murphy Collins Patricia Fries LoVallo June Courtney Kobus Marilyn Muller Nolan Margaret Sheedy Burns Christine Genewick Stravino Theresa O’Donnell Hulub Virginia Perry Winters Gail Thomson Zorn Carol Gerlach Frauenheim Arlene Thompson Denny Barbara Weiler Johnson Susan Goodwin Vance Class of 1947 Cecelia Whelan Sharon Gould Reynolds Catherine Augustine Laski Class of 1953 Barbara Klocke Voegelin Janet Burdick Rasmussen Mary Breitnauer Clark Class of 1956 Mary Ann Kudla Hargrave Marie Faulkner Hubbard Barbara Deinhart Ronca Camille Aversano Passarella Jean MacKay Reilly Magdalen Dukarm Sheila Bradley Crocker April McMahon

Spring 2006  Martha Mohr Bliss Susan Kordenbrock Zarchin Kathleen Heine Ganyu Suzanne Jacobi Franjoine Maureen Mulholland Heimerl Joanne Krajewski VonDungen Theresa Mago McClure Patricia Pike Patricia Nosek Szulczewski Janice Lennon Herrmann Mary Edda Meyer Day Patricia Wishman Crysler Sandra Papaj Becker Eileen Litwinski Kuczmarski Susan Muscarella Bonnie Peterson Strauss Sharon Smith Carty Patricia O’Leary Hone Class of 1973 Patricia Weisbeck Collard Maryruth Phelps Glogowski Elaine Antholzner Ball Class of 1960 Carol Roland Regan Susan Blasik Fields Elizabeth Booth Hoffman Class of 1964 Alicia Tuyn Donna Brachmann Coniglio Diane Brinkworth Finn Patricia Coughlin Patricia Clark Joan Diegelman Wright Judith Gagola Smith Class of 1969 Elizabeth Connolly Harris Eileen Gunn Dougherty Margaret Gauchat Breidenstein Mary Brachmann Murdock Jeanne Kelso Bates Marilyn Loncher Farrell Juliet Haubrick Overbeck Michele Burr Joan Kuznia Maureen Marmion Hourigan Susan Jarosz Osborne Denise DeMeo Tepas Mary Ann Moriarity Margaret Pfohl Bauman Barbara Kaye Bradley Christine Fahey Heyden Mary Pauly DeWald Christine Wilk Connolly Mary Lyons Linda McCarthy Becker Mary Scanlon Gianfagna Mary Ellen Zang Hoffman Kathleen Mulholland Cavalieri Francine Militello Mergl Ramona Scarpace Sharon Schultz Warner Barbara Miller Stone Mary Senger Class of 1961 Susan Torrell Hemedinger Mary Murray Lesniak Margaret Valint DiPaolo Mary Dougherty Elias Patricia Wrobel Charlene Pietrzak Saeva Patricia Watkins Mary Agnes Dray Rasins Linda Young Beardi Justyne Rakoczynski† Roberta Drewniak Demers Joanne Smistek Blake Class of 1974 Sandra Evert Thompson Class of 1965 Mary Ann Stella Konopacki Ellen Addonizio Jeanette Gerber Vaughan Karen Adamski Camille Wozniak Buckley Dana Beiter Jager Ilona Godry Franck Barbara Bubas Shea Lucy Campbell Charlene Hill Gore Bonnie Carlson Radigan Class of 1970 Kathleen Hirsch Shaw Susan Huyck Gruss Judith Faber Groat Lee Ann Buono Nugent Anne Jakiel McBride Mary McHugh Penny Feinen Klein Georgia Buscaglia Owczarzak Elizabeth Larkin Hebborn Judith Meyers Wiltberger Paula Kubala Wheeler Kathleen Cerza Owens Ellen Maurer Balon Rosemary Peffer Holmberg Judylee Matesick Loos Nancy Cosgriff Abramo Doreen Miller Albee Alice Reichardt Thomas Mary Lynn Murrett Marcia Duquette Noto Elizabeth O’Connor Slaminko Mary Ellen Sheehan Flynn Diane Petrella Bodman Nancy Ivancic Colvin Elizabeth Paroski Barlog Susanne Wagner Tocke Pamela Roesch Martzolf Barbara Jellinick Mayer Deborah Rindfuss Ellis Kathleen Welch Kay Gail Russ Cavanaugh Patricia Johnston Steffan Marleen Rohring Rein Linda Young Busz Naomi Wisniewski Cioppa Maureen Kane Liza Schilling Fuller Sue Ann Zwanzig Szczepaniec Elizabeth Maier Susan Straka Ingard Class of 1962 Deborah Prior Majchrzak Janice Antos Karnavas Class of 1966 Donna Rebadow Class of 1975 Sandra Armstrong Thomson Marlene Callari Benjamin Mary Sweeney Kadzik Joanne Baetzhold Kean Claire Brachmann Perez Susan Hardy State Dawn Taylor Margaret Borczuch Zaepfel Moira Cass Martin Virginia Latshaw Kozlowski Deborah Warren Carol DeTine Mary Clark Ray Judith Majewicz Johnson Linda Fiorella Gruber Roberta Haley Love Sandra Matzner Cichocki Class of 1971 Meg Gorey O’Rourke Pamela Holmden Cathy Shelton Linda Cosmann O’Donnell Mary Jo LaMastra Joan Kantor Holesko Margaret Wrobel Witkowski Beth DeTine Katherine Lojacono Bartels Joann LaCavera Folts Christine Zajac Bodozian Eileen Emons Schreiber Mary McMahon Jakiel Patricia Marmion Beecher Kathleen Ferris Cubera Karen Mueller Madden Karen Matus Stalker Class of 1967 Marcia Gruber Virginia Norman Hoopengarner Barbara Metzger Polhemus Sharon Allaire Klug Mary Jo Hacherl Farley Elizabeth Reiser Marie Siconolfi Golombek Kathy Benzino Potfora Debra Hall-Stonish Catherine Steffan Ward Elizabeth Sloan Kathleen Callahan Dawn Hurley Riggie Margaret Wells Susan Weisbeck Stahl Barbara Grass O’Dell Susan Jedlikowski Futterman Ruth Witzel Atherton Virginia Kinmartin Gannon Jane Mago Class of 1976 Elizabeth Yore Swiatek Louise Kolipinski Renkas Susan Mercurio Dickerson Patricia Cavarello Jones Rosemary Zajac Roskam Diane Matuszak Sue Murray Metzen Maureen Curry Kennedy Mary Patricia Pauly Penniston Rae Kieffer Genevieve DeNisco DeCarlo Class of 1963 Anna Marie Rice Virginia Rousselle Sharpy Pamela Diebold Pawenski Ann Bissonette Curran Diane Schmidt Popovici Carol Sacco Janiszewski Cynthia Dolata-Goodrich Judith Brace Doyle Charlene Stanford Eileen Szanyi Carol Hausle Fischer Gail Broda Tollini Kathleen Thomann Lake Mary Grace O’Brien Moira Gallagher Schorr Deborah Wahler Russell Class of 1972 Margaret Serth Mary Frances Hewett Gitzen Maureen Browne Tuuri Kathleen Seward Gleason Beverlee Hill Class of 1968 Beverly A. M. Capraro Moira Sullivan Dooley Ann Hoffman Grifasi Elizabeth Bauer Colleen Corcoran Kress Julie Tuyn Wortham Gail Housler Maureen Cassidy Bielefeld Marianne Hare

 The Alumnae Newsletter ofMount St. Mary Academy Class of 1977 Class of 1982 Nina Eucaliptus Juncewicz Class of 2005 Mary Beth Albert Jurca Trish Brennan Hamlett Patricia Hemedinger Grimaldi Colleen Durrell Linda Calvaneso Foster Carmela Cavalieri Kieffer Sharon Poltowicz Brzezinski Allison Englert Maureen Connolly Hoyer Katy Duggan Rachael Romano Kittleson Marisa Mariano Pamela Cordaro Miles Mary Ellen McLaughlin Prentice Jennifer Strychasz Maureen Farrell Miller Susan Murphy McNess Laura Williams Friends Cheryl Fedkiw Mazraani Julie Rudewicz McGuire Linda Agro Mary Kay Fisch Patrick Darlynn Ruiz Harms Class of 1990 Catholic Biblical Studies Wendy Frederick Richards Colleen Dobbins Murphy Kristina DeCicco Jill Denzak Gervase Class of 1983 Julie Robertson Gourlay Suzanne Deibel Barbara Glassman Josette Barone Delmont Maureen Ellis Bridget Kanaley Margaret Carr Marren Class of 1991 Estate of Jane Farry Dyrek ‘39 Susan Kirsch Clark Denise Ganci Spencer Rebecca Bauer Christie Mary Ann Fancher Mary Elizabeth Luhr Johnson Karen Jordan Butler Cassandra Ferby Kathleen McMahon Foresman Dawn Monette Gallivan Class of 1993 Carol Fergus Patricia Murphy Wittmeyer Lisa Rose Apfel Anne Marie Popovici Swartz Patricia Hartnett Catherine Piontek Barbara Schaus Robin Smith Judy Hassett Jennifer Snyder-Haas John Hathaway Class of 1978 Class of 1984 Sheila Hausrath Carla Dentico Weeks Mary Bagley Class of 1994 Dr. & Mrs. Robert Herzog Paula Diebold Davenport Lynne Banaszak Karlsen Laura Kuczmarski Patrick Hurley Ellen Fitzgerald Hayes Sheila Diebold Dobbins Laura Murphy Barbara Johnson Donna Hoelscher Suchan Kim Gersitz Bissett Donielle Scherff Psaradelis Thomas Leous Lisa Jakiel Baco Jennifer Kiersz Mantione John Loftus Margaret O’Brien Simons Amy Kirwan Gillen Class of 1995 Bonnie May Laure Pawenska Bowman Kristen Natoli Kimmerle Robin Kaminska Donlon Mary McGuire Roslyn Romanowski Cindy Puma Meghan Smith Reidy Kenneth Nagel Tina Scinta Kathleen Nelson Molly Shanahan Healy Class of 1985 Class of 1996 Virginia Nowak Dawn Cavarello Wrona Mariola Karbowski Joyce & Richard Odien Class of 1979 Celine Conway Murphy Jennifer Pitz-Jones Dale Randall Barbara Adamek Maddigan Lisa Creed Wesolowski Karen Reisch Mary Bauer Paeplow Joanna Deyell Eberl Class of 1997 Marvel Ross-Jones Nancy Connolly Polino Lisa Luongo Shelsky Staci Bogdan Pamela Schott Maureen Cray Gannon Anne Reiser Meegan Nicole Janiszewski Raymond Sinclair Julie Luhr Julie Rosenecker Wojick Jacqueline Oetinger Nancy Strychasz Mary Marmion O’Keeffe Ann Vorburger Karen Russell Belton Bernadette Szalda Michele Mistretta Chetham Katie Wiedeman Giansante Mary Ann Vu-Van Leer Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Szymula Ann O’Brian Dziedzic Class of 1998 Patricia Reddin Vories Class of 1986 Corporate Mary Packman Mary Reiser Fiorella Margaret Almeter Shotwell Matching Gifts / Katie Connolly Trotman Class of 1980 Mary Deck Class of 1999 Incentive Programs Kathy Caher Caputi Margaret DiCarlo Holoubek Sarah Riggie Barnes & Noble JoAnn DeMarchi Occhino Karen Herzog Cooke Coca-Cola Mary Laski Hoffman Suzanne Hoffman Sullivan Class of 2000 Corbis Ann Luhr Sue Power O’Donnell Erika Henderson Ikon Office Solutions Foundation Lynn Madden Marinelli Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz Nicole Killian Microsoft Matching Gifts Kathleen Mayer Reiser Jennifer Springborn Lamb Nicole Wilkinson Foundation Helen O’Connor Murphy National Fuel Gas Distribution Laura Schlant Zirnheld Class of 1987 Class of 2001 National Grid Wendy Wippert Klein Dawn Kelly Yeates Patricia Becker NY Stock Exchange Foundation Rosaria Marzullo Philippone Pace Butler Corp. Class of 1981 Leslie Murphy Class of 2002 Target Catherine Cercone Kanaley Linda Salerno Mazzara Megan Ash Verizon Foundation Mary Conway Reiser Sheila Duggan Lyons Class of 1988 Class of 2003 In Kind Jenna-Marie Mango Maureen Dzialga Bommer† Pam Hemedinger Beamer Contributions Kathleen Farrington Lojacono Kathleen Horrigan Emery Joan Edin Kathy Hoelscher Glieco Jolynn Truty Muehlbauer Class of 2004 Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Gioia Marjorie Maloney Plaister Kathryn Ricchiazzi Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Grabowski Carla Pirrone Monica Rick Class of 1989 Hausrath’s Landscaping Ann Deck Miller Jaclyn Shaw Lindsey Whissel Maintenance Services

Spring 2006  Dr. & Mrs. Robert Herzog Elzibieta Orlowski In Honor of Sister Sally Mills Sally Schebell Guido ‘60 Mary Nelson Jennifer Pitz-Jones ‘96 Mrs. Moira Sullivan Dooley ‘76 South Brunswick High School Raymour & Flanigan Deborah Rae Mary Wintermantel Herbst ‘60 Rich Products Corporation Dale Randall In Memory of Bernice Mollnow Karen Reisch Mrs. Janet Mollnow Lannen ‘56 In Honor of Kenneth Radigan Corporate / John Rosenecker Mrs. Bonnie Carlson Radigan ‘65 Foundation Gifts Julie Rosenecker Wojick ‘85 In Honor of Elizabeth Muscarella Mark Rosenecker Ms. Susan Muscarella In Memory of Joseph Russ American Association of Nancy Strychasz Mrs. Gail Russ Cavanaugh ‘65 University Women Elaine Swords In Memory of Diocese of Buffalo, New York Rachel Terech Tierney ‘93 Mrs. Sara Susty Prelewicz ‘60* In Memory of General Mills Foundation Marsha Wilkinson Linda Balletti Biondi ‘60 Rita O’Brien Sorensen ‘48 Joanne Champion Granger Fund Nicole Wilkinson ‘00 James Betz Jeanne O’Brian Lawless Weber ‘44 Kenmore Rotary Charities Mr. and Mrs. David Brzezinski M&T Charitable Foundation Carol Bunning In Honor of MJW Corporation Memorials Computer Task Group, Inc. Mary Ann Thomann Roland’45 MSM Parents’ Association and Tributes Mrs. Emilie Coyne Mr. Donald Roland MSM Sports Boosters Association In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Cress MSM Student Council Patricia Carroll Del Prince ’51 Mary Cunningham ‘60 * A Memorial Scholarship will be Signs of Gold, Inc. Mrs. Ann Oles Thuman ‘53 Mary Danahy established Smarter Kids Foundation of Marilyn Davignon O’Rourke ‘60 Canada In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dickinson Society of St. Vincent de Paul Theresa Diegelman Carlin’57 Endowed Joan Diegelman Wright ‘60 The Gladys Larkin Nolan Scholarship Mrs. Joan Diegelman Wright ‘60 Scholarships Rose Furfari Buscaglia ‘60 Fund Patricia Kennedy Larkin ‘45 Lorri Goergen The Mary Weppner Van Allen In Memory of Mary “Bridget” Power Black ’76 in Geoffrey Green Memorial Scholarship Fund Jane ‘Gerrie’ Farry Dyrek ‘39 honor of her parents, Mary and Paul Judith Kuznia McDermid ‘60 The Vincent and Harriet Palisano Cardinal O’Hara High School Power Anne Kwasniewski Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William Dyrek Maureen Murphy Vaganek ‘60 Mr. Timothy Dyrek A named endowment may be Northtown Automotive Cos. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farry established with a minimum Betsy Murphy P & A Administrative Services Mr. Thomas Ganger investment of $10,000. Please Scholarship Fund Yolanda Panty Wright ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Golyski contact Barbara Johnson for more Cynthia McDonald Margaret Pfohl Bauman ‘60 Mr. Mark Rosenberg information about this, and other, The Murphy Family Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Piedad Mr. and Mrs. Donald Voccaro giving opportunities. Barbara may Lori Prelewicz Ms. Jane Vollmar be reached at the MSM Development Kathleen Quinlan Cozens ‘60 Faculty Office, 716-877-1358 ext. 304. Bradley Salmon Scholarship Fund In Memory of Janet Andelora Maureen Dzialga Bommer’81 Angela Christiano ‘97 Mr. Stephen Bommer To show our appreciation of your support, gifts of $50 Kristina DeCicco or more to the Annual Giving Campaign will result Maureen Ellis In Honor of Daniel Kolb in a plaque being placed above a locker during the Patricia Hartnett Mrs. Bonnie Carlson Radigan ‘65 following school year. Dawn Hoth Dawn Hurley Riggie ‘71 In Honor of Steven Kolb Lisa Jakiel Baco ‘78 Mrs. Bonnie Carlson Radigan ‘65 Lisa Jones Janice Klein In Honor of The Luhr Family To all the individuals and companies that support our Adele McGeough MJW Corporation many events, students and groups – thank you! Diane McKee David & Moira (Sullivan) Dooley ‘76

 The Alumnae Newsletter ofMount St. Mary Academy Chrysalis 2006 “Nights Over Egypt”

ho says fundraising can’t be fun? Our Every year our auction helps raise the W2006 auction, chaired by Barbara Warren funds we need to complete projects that pro- Strzyz ’60, Christine Warren Pilozzi ’65, Deborah mote and enhance the quality of education Warren ’70, and Melanie Warren’ 76, showed for MSM students – and, more importantly, what great fun our guests and volunteers could this event lets our MSM community spirit have with the theme. More than 200 guests shine! This year, more than $60,000 was enjoyed wonderful food, incredible decorations raised, a portion of which will help us create and an amazing array of items for auction. a new Library Media Center.

Spring 2006  Alumnae Mary Lois Butterworth Ballou (1946), Robert J. Miller, February 4, 2006, father December 22, 2005, mother of Karen of Barbara Miller Stone (1969) and Ballou Christie (1974), sister of Dorothy Janice Miller Corrigan (1970). Butterworth Kristy (1955). NEWS Sally Lou Diebold Lane (1956) passed Joan McCormack James (1944), away following a battle with throat cancer December 25, 2005, sister of Marilyn on February 23, 2006, sister of Eleanor Engagements & Weddings McCormack Miller (1945) and Eileen Diebold Sutter (1948), Carroll Anne Jennifer Arnold Oswald (1991) was McCormack Washburn (1950) and Diebold Becker (1951) and Mary Jane recently married to Stephen Oswald. the late Patricia McCormack Greiner Diebold Honecker (1953). They took a two-week honeymoon (1957). Edward H. Jones, February 26, 2006, in Ireland and Sicily. Jennifer spent husband of Sheila McGowan Jones 6 months on a research fellowship Laurence Geibel passed away on (1954). from the Alexander von Humboldt December 25, 2005. He was the son Foundation in Germany. After Germany, of Genevieve Sweeny Geibel (1940), Suzanne Fuhrman Robinson (1956), Jennifer accepted a position with the brother of Genevieve Geibel Fitzgerald March 13, 2006. Her husband, two US Geological Survey working on (1966), Sheila Geibel Laird (1967), sons, a daughter, two sisters and four Endangered Species Act regulations. Theresa Geibel Carbone (1975) and grandchildren survive her. The couple has now relocated to Bowie, uncle of Christina Carbone (2003) and Maryland. Genevieve Carbone (2005). Noreen Sheedy De’Aeth (1958) passed on March 28, 2006. Among her surviving Carol Roland Regan (1968) and Doug Norman Johnson, January 13, 2006, family members is her sister, Margaret Regan proudly announce the marriage of father of Beverly Johnson Such (1964). Sheedy Burns (1955). their son, Matthew G. Regan, to Lynette Barbara Condon Feuz (1962), January M. Gehring on September 24, 2005. The Florence Dzialak Walentynowicz 15, 2006, sister of Carol Condon Dubel (1952). newlyweds honeymooned in Hawaii and (1958). are presently residing in Williamsville, NY. Mary Cheesman Fitzery (1963), January 19, 2006. Bulletin Board New Arrivals After earning her BS from East Carolina Maureen Thompson Bunny (1952), University in North Carolina in 2003, Antonio Peter Gullo was born on March January 19, 2006. 25, 2005 to Peter and Lucia Patrone Leah Aspell (1999) accepted a position Gullo (1995). The proud parents are Sister Joanna Creamer, SSMN, who as a Department of Defense Contractor in enjoying every minute with their new taught music at the Mount for 40 years, Washington D.C. bundle of joy! passed on January 22, 2006. Sister Jean Balent (1997) is living in Joanna entered the Sisters of St. Mary Walker Russin Szczepanski was born Baltimore, Maryland and is working for of Namur in July 1930 and professed her on July 30, 2005 to Venus Russin the US Environmental Protection Agency Szczepanski (1985) and husband Kevin final vows in August 1938. She will be in Washington D.C. D. Szczepanski. This is their first child. remembered fondly for her piano lessons and musical direction of dozens of the Diane Brinkworth Finn (1960) and Margrit DiCamillo (1989) and Jeffrey school’s annual musical presentations. husband “Mickey” just relocated to Voelkl welcomed their first child, Lucy Pennsylvania after living for 7 years in Elizabeth Voelkl, on October 13, 2005. Mount St. Mary Academy has a memorial Colorado. They have just moved into scholarship fund for the Sisters of St. their new home located on a golf course, Mary of Namur who have passed on. and Diane says she is learning to play In Sympathy Donations received for this purpose “this frustrating, humbling, and fun will provide a one-time scholarship game.” She also is volunteering with Please pray for the following members of in the following academic year to a the local Council for the Arts, American alumnae families who have died. deserving student with financial need. Cancer Society, and with AARP doing Paul Krysa, husband of Geraldine To make a donation, please send your taxes for the elderly and low income in Pietryzkowski Krysa (1956) and father gift in an envelope marked “Memorial the community. of four, passed on October 21, 2005. Scholarship” to the Development Office, Theresa Fadel Woods (1968) is now 3756 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217. Elliott Russell, November 13, 2005, Program Director and Teacher for the Please be sure to indicate in whose husband of Mary Jo Lynch Russell GED program in Conroe, Texas following memory you are making the donation. (1956). 11 years in public school administration and 21 additional years teaching. Theresa Kathleen Peters Snyder (1959) died on Justyne (Tina) G. Rakoczynski (1969), January 23, 2006. A memorial also teaches ESL at Montgomery College December 19, 2005 from complications part time. She has two wonderful sons after a long fight with Multiple Sclerosis. scholarship fund has been established in Tina’s memory. Please contact Barbara and three grandchildren. She spends her She has had the disease since her mid- “free” time researching, writing, working thirties. She is survived by her husband, Johnson at (716) 877-1358 ext. 304 for contribution information. as a doctoral student and working in William, sons Steven, Daniel, Michael, Community theater productions “just like daughters: Karima and Samara and 9 Maureen Bradley Seaman (1953), the good old days at the Mount”. Theresa grandchildren. She will be sadly missed. January 27, 2006. says “ Mount St Mary’s taught me that

10 The Alumnae Newsletter ofMount St. Mary Academy Marcia Nichols Kester (1968) writes Rebirth of the that she wants to know if the class of 1968 an education from the Mount is just the would like to get together for a reunion beginning…” before “we’re too old to remember what Athletes’ Wall of Fame Joan Hardick Petrella (1987) and her school we went to??!!” husband Patrick live in Williamsville, NY Barbara Reddien Wagner (1967) writes he Mount St. Mary Academy Sports and have two children, Sydney (5) and to say she’s been out of touch for a very TBoosters Association is excited to announce Isaac (3). Joan owns her own business long time. After first living in Denver, the rebirth of the Wall of Fame and invites “Hollywood Galleries”, in Cheektowaga’s Dallas, she moved to Scranton, PA, 14 nominations for candidates who are MSM Galleria Mall, which specializes in years ago and is teaching in the physical students or alumnae who meet the following custom-mounted pictures and prints therapy program at the University of criteria: for Home Theater/Rec Rooms. Their Scranton. She completed her clinical mounting process is also ideal for photos, doctorate at Temple University in 1. First Team All-Catholic selection for prints, children’s artwork, diplomas, Philadelphia and is currently Vice soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball puzzles, newspaper articles, etc. Joan President of the PA Chapter of the and lacrosse, or Individual State Rep for says to her fellow Mounties “stop in and American Physical Therapy Association. swimming. visit!” Recently, she took a group of physical 2. Monsignor Martin League MVP for is now a therapy students on a service trip to Lindsay Hartman (2003) swimming, track, badminton, cross- junior at Canisius College, majoring in Guadalajara, Mexico – a marvelous Communications Studies and Journalism. experience for all! country, golf, bowling, etc. This semester, she has been studying at Leah Vogt (2000) has accepted a position 3. Player who is selected to the All-Western the London Metropolitan University in with Compupay, a payroll outsourcing New York Team of her particular sport. London, England. She says she’s been company, as a District Manager and has having a great time making a lot of new 4. In addition to the above: consideration moved to Tucson, Arizona. She says friends, exploring the city of London, if nominee is a multiple sport athlete she loves her “new life” and would enjoy and traveling to Dublin, Stockholm, hearing from anyone from the class of who has achieved two Second Team Wales, Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome 2000. You may contact her via email at: All-Catholic designations. (okay… I’m jealous!!!). In her own [email protected]. words “studying in London has been a Please mail your submission to Sports dream of mine for a long time, and I am A special, shared message from Jennifer Boosters Association, Mount St. Mary Academy, so thankful to have gotten this wonderful Arnold (1991), Ph.D. who writes: 3756 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217. opportunity”. I think that attending the Mount was one Kelly Keyes Haynes (1988) and husband of the most positive experiences of my James Sr. were married on October 17, life. The education, as well as support, 2002. They are currently living in North gave me the background and courage Carolina and are expecting their first to be who I am today. As a woman in child in October. science, I have had many challenges over Joann LaCavera Brown (1962) is the course of my career. Through each of retired after working over 32 years at the these challenges, I turned to the lessons VA Medical Center in Buffalo. Joann I learned as a Mountie. The excellent found full retirement a bit boring so she education I received still benefits me took a part-time position at the Women’s today. I remember all through college Health Initiative. She also greatly enjoys and graduate school receiving comments volunteering in the gift ship at Kenmore on my writing skills and knowing that “This cafeteria hasn’t changed since Mount was to credit for the development Mercy Hospital where she occasionally 1960,” cried by Betty Booth Hoffman, ’60 runs into fellow Mounties! of my writing, as well as my ability to think critically. At the Mount, I learned during a visit to the Mount. While not Janis McHugh Hartman (1974) and to respect myself and who I am. I learned exactly true (the tables, chairs and window husband Kevin have moved to California to have confidence in my abilities, and treatments are new), the room is still pretty after her husband was promoted to the not let others stifle my enthusiasm. As a familiar to our alumnae who dined within position of President of Conway Western teacher, I try to emulate what I learned this fair hall! Express. Janis extends her “hello” to all from the teachers at the Mount: to share her fellow Mounties. my enthusiasm, be patient with those who Betty is on a mission to redecorate Lori Michel Skrocki (1993) is living in take longer to learn, to be compassionate, and update the cafeteria so that current Ocala, Florida. She is a branch manager and to expect high levels of excellence. Mounties can enjoy their dining experience at Central Florida State Bank and is in I expect students to put their best foot in a more modern, bright and appetizing the process of getting ready to open the forward and not undersell themselves. environment. If you are interested in 3rd branch for the company. Lori and her Finally, through everything in my life, I being a part of the “Cafeteria Committee” husband, Greg, have just started building still turn to my friends from the Mount. or learning more, please contact Barbara a new home. In their spare time they are They are like family to me and will always Johnson at 716-877-1358 ext. 304. dancing at the Festival of the Lion King at hold a special place in my heart and in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. my life.

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Alumnae Events & Gatherings All Alumnae and Friends are invited to join us for the following:

May 2, 2006 in the Mount’s Conference Room, 7-9 pm. Admission The Alumnae Newsletter of is Free. Mount St. Mary Academy Sr. Catherine Muehlbauer, a gifted artist, will present a showing and visual display of her work. Published four times yearly May 23, 2006 in the Mount’s Auditorium, 7 pm. $10 per person. (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter) Baccalaureate Mass & Alumnae Awards. Join us as we celebrate Mass, induct our Seniors into the Alumnae Association and present our We welcome your comments! 2006 Alumnae Award winners. A reception will follow in the gym. Please send them to: June 3, 2006 at Gillie’s Sports Bar & Grill, Colvin Plaza just south of Brighton, Tonawanda, 7-10 pm. Admission is $12. Get ready for summer with the Mount Alumnae Beer Blast! Mount St. Mary Academy 3756 Delaware Avenue Admission includes beer, wine, well drinks, some nibbles and an Kenmore, New York 14217 awful lot of fun! Call Barb at 877-1358 ext. 304 for tickets. June 6, 2006 in the Mount’s Conference Room, 7-9 pm. Admission is Free. Katy Hardick-Lowe, ‘80, will discuss the many benefits of natural healing, specific to herbs, diet and how we perceive what we can do VISIT US ON THE WEB: about our health. Katy is a Natural Health Practitioner/Herbalist and www.mt-st-marys.org she runs her own Natural Healing Business as a Master Herbalist. (716) 877-1358