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Inside: French Teacher Laura Corkery Builds Connections Between Cultures

spring 2016 | volume 12 | issue 1

Space Matters

Renovations Enhance the Learning Environment at NDA vita! spring 2016 | volume 12 | issue 1

Message from the President inside this issue contributors

Editor Shut your eyes and see. Kathryn Quinn Miller ’97 Ulysses, James Joyce Contributing Writers Kara Dunford ’08 Lynn Page Flaherty My fi rst year teaching, I was assigned a long narrow classroom Ashley Simmons ’08 with white boards at either end. My students arrived on the Design fi rst day of class and they sat where they wanted as they entered Amanda Quintin Design Printing the room. When the bell rang, I asked them to turn their desks Reynolds DeWalt 180 degrees and face the opposite side. I knew this instruction Photography 2 4 would surprise most everyone – my eager students up front Deborah Vazza P’13 ’15 were suddenly moved to the back of the room while the stu- Published by the dents who planned on hiding in the back were now in full view. Offi ce of Institutional Advancement Notre Dame Academy 1073 Main Street I’ve always been fascinated with space and its eff ect. When I was a boy, I liked to rearrange my bedroom. While working Hingham, MA 02043 in restaurants in Ireland, I saw how space can impact the preparation of food. Th e quality of what we served our patrons 781.749.5930 www.ndahingham.com had a lot to do with how the space was set up in the kitchen. Offi ce of Institutional Advancement Lynn Page Flaherty Today, I like to live and work in a clean and tidy space. My offi ce here at NDA holds a lot, but it is un-cluttered. I keep Director of Institutional Advancement notes, reminders, and most of my work on my iPhone. lfl [email protected] Elizabeth Ahearn 8 16 But without knowing all this about me, I think the community here was surprised when I arrived last summer and had Director of Annual Giving some new ideas on what we could do with NDA’s existing space. I started with small things, like painting the faculty/staff [email protected] Miriam Brownewall P’94 ’95 lounge and rearranging the furniture. In the business wing of the building, I had the conference room moved and added Development Assistant two new offi ces. And we have more plans for our student spaces that you’ll read about on pages 8 - 15. [email protected] 2 from main street 18 advancing nda Kathryn Quinn Miller ’97 NDA News, Events, and Accolades Alumnae and Friends Honored at the I fi rmly believe that the environment where learning takes place is an important part of grasping new concepts and Director of Communications Out of the Blue Gala being open to new challenges. Location and surroundings do contribute to student outcomes. What can we re-purpose [email protected] 8 cover story here at NDA to enhance the student experience? What spaces are under-utilized and can they be used for student learning? Stevie Lee Taylor Space Matters: Renovations Enhance 20 class notes Director of Alumnae Relations We know that working in teams is an essential part of 21st century learning. What can we do to create more small-group [email protected] the Learning Environment at NDA Alumnae News space? We are also a school that values community. How can we create spaces where our community members can gather Notre Dame Academy 16 faculty profile 29 expressions casually and have a conversation? Board of Directors 2015 – 2016 Mark Baker P’10 ’15 Educating for Peace: Faculty member Heights Jane Branca ’71 Laura Corkery encourages students to by Kathryn Whalen ’19 If you start with the student learning experience, space planning can take on a bit of a domino eff ect. One project leads to Bradford Caron P’12 ’16 build connections between cultures. another and that is why I am thrilled the Board of Directors has taken a new approach with the capital planning budget Jamie J. Collins to open up funding for these projects. Edie Daly, SNDdeN Mary Farren, SNDdeN Douglas Farrington P’11 To all our alumnae, please know you are always welcome here at NDA to view these changes taking place – I think you’ll Steven Habeeb be impressed! Margaret DeLuca Klein ’75 Stephen LeVangie P’98 ’02 Anne Malone, SNDdeN ’67 Blessings, Curt Morley P’12 ’13 ’15 Elizabeth Pasciucco ’80 On the Cover: It’s all for the girls! Our students are hearing about the planned improvements on campus Timothy Pinch P’02 ’07 ’12 and they are excited for the changes. Ashley Antico ’18 is seen here in one of the renderings for the new Dianne Reilly P’98 ’00 ’09 classrooms. Bother Daniel Skala, CFX MaryCarroll Sullivan ’68, Chair mission Sean Teague P’08 P’13 Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic, college-preparatory learning community, sponsored by the Sisters Jamie J. Collins Suzanne Jones Walmsley ’87 of Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges President students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice.

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NDA Student Newspaper Check Us Out! THE MEDALLION GirON STAGEl Power Follow NDA on Social Media Do you read NDA’s student-run NDA’s Thespian Troupe certainly impressed audiences this year NotreDameAcademyHingham newspaper, The Medallion? and there was a familiar theme to both performances: Girl Power! Medea Medea on Facebook Check it out here: In November, students performed in the fan-favorite Legally www.themedallion.ndahingham.com Blonde: The Musical and in March the Troupe produced Medea, Notre_Dame_Academy an ancient Greek tragedy based upon the myth of the betrayed on Instagram wife Medea. Medea was performed at the Massachusetts Ed- ucational Theatre Guild’s annual festival and of the 116 schools @ndahingham on Twitter competing, NDA was among only 14 schools to advance to the fi nals. This was NDA’s fi rst appearance in the fi nals since 1992! @NDAAthletics on Twitter SUMMER STEM @ NDA Medea Medea @NDAThespians on Twitter We are thrilled to be offering a Summer STEM program for girls entering grades 5 – 8 this July. Classes, taught by NDA’s @NDALibrary on Twitter science teachers, will explore robotics and crime scene in- vestigation. Registration is still open but seats are limited! Visit www.ndahingham.com/summer to learn more.

Legally Blonde Medea

Alumna Wins Golden Globe Award Congratulations to alumna substance abuse discussed Maura Tierney ’83 on her Former Celtics player Chris Herren impressed students and parents Golden Globe Award for with his moving talk on his substance abuse journey. Students in Best Supporting Actress in grades 9 – 12 attended an assembly in the Cushing Auditorium and a Series, Movie, or Limited more than 100 parents attended the evening session. Laura Brooks Series! Maura appears P’16 told us, “I was struck by how powerful and heartbreaking Chris in Showtime’s Herron’s story is. I am so glad the school provided the girls and parents “The Affair.” an opportunity to hear him speak.” Legally Blonde vita! spring 2016 | 3 News | Events | Accolades World Travelers from Main Street

computer science education week NDA participated in Computer Science Education Week the second week in December with a variety of special events. Students attended Microsoft’s Technovation Challenge, the largest and longest-running global technology competition exclusively for girls. Everyone was also encouraged to partic- ipate in the “Hour of Code” program, an international event with thousands of schools participating all over the world. Finally, a guest speaker from Google Cambridge spoke to sev- enth graders about software that combines coding and art.

Students participated in the international event “Hour of Code.”

february vacation trips to italy and belize. faculty vs. student basketball game The Belize group hiked in Mayan ruins and NDA held its second annual Faculty vs. Student basketball went snorkeling in Caribbean waters, but the highlight of the trip was staying with host game. The rosters boasted students from each grade and families for six days. While in the host village, the group worked at the local elementary school faculty and staff from all different departments. Our Student where they constructed a cafeteria, painted a computer room, and taught games to the children. Council also held a bake sale to provide our spectators with Another group of students explored Italy and the capital city of Rome. Senior Maggie DiPesa tasty treats. summed up the trip well and said, “Audrey Hepburn has nothing on our Roman Holiday! From the coasts of Sorrento and Capri to stepping back in time in Rome, our group had the best time together wandering through Italy with our fantastic tour guide, Marco!” Students enjoyed exploring Italy this February.

social justice conference For the fourth year, students attended the Ignatian Teach-In acclaimed author at nda for Social Justice Conference in Washington, DC, the largest annual Catholic social justice conference in the U.S. We were honored to welcome Yoko Kawashima Watkins, the author of So Far from the Bamboo Grove, to NDA. The seventh grade students read A group of eight students attended workshops and panels on Watkins’ book this summer. It is the courageous story of how as a young girl various social justice issues ranging from the environment to she was forced to leave her home in Korea during WWII. racism and migration. They later met with Senator Ed Mar- key’s senior advisors to advocate for environmental justice. The students asked excellent questions and Watkins told them, “Peace comes from each of us. Show your kindness to everyone. You don’t have to be friends, but kindness must be shown to others.”

vita! spring 2016 | 5 FALL SPORTS WRAP-UP Career Day 2016 What a day! With more than 70 alumnae on campus, Career Day 2016 was a resounding success. Students attended work- shops on careers ranging from speech pathology and criminal justice to medicine and engineering. The program began with Athletes a keynote address from Joyce Linehan ’81, the Chief of Policy for the City of Boston. She shared her advice with the girls and TheCongratulations Campaign to all of our for fall athletes! NDA Each Athletic of our fall sports Fields teams received reminded them that your path rarely goes exactly where you’d planned – embrace that! The day concluded with a Career Fair the MIAA Gold Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. The team with the highest GPA was the Varsity Cross Country team. and students took full advantage of speaking personally to our guests and asking great questions.

Congratulations to Volleyball on winning the Division II State Champi- State onship! The team ended the season with an astonishing 22-1 record. Senior Corinne 2 Champs Cox was named the Gatorade Player of Volleyball Year for the second year in a row. Cox also captained the team along with Avery Spa- ziani. Both players earned Patriot Ledger, Boston Globe, and Boston Herald All Scho- lastic honors.

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1 Terri Santoro Schaffer ’92 believes it’s important to encourage young women to pursue Cheerleading Field Hockey careers in engineering. Terri, whose mother also attended NDA, is a Senior Project Manager at Environmental Resources Management (ERM) in the Air Quality Practice. Cheerleading placed third out of 12 teams at the Mass. South Re- Field Hockey fi nished the season with a 10-5-3 2 Shelagh Foley O’Brien ’91, McKenzie Wessen ’03, and Katie Sullivan Everett ’91 gional Championship, qualifying for the State Championship for the record and beat Hopkinton in the preliminary presented a workshop on non-profi t ogranziations. second consecutive year. The team posted a high score of 181.5, one round of the Division I MIAA South Sectional 3 Kathryn Slattery ’02, a Certifi ed Registered Nurse Anesthetist, at Massachusetts General of the highest scores in Division II. The team competed in the State tournament 1-0. The team was on the road 5 Hospital brought a life-size dummy for a hands on demonstration at the Career Fair. Championship, scoring a 180.9 and placing eighth overall. for the fi rst round of the tournament, battling 4 Joyce Linehan ’81, the Chief of Policy for the City of Boston and Mayor Marty Walsh, #3 seed Sandwich. The Cougars lost 1-0 to gave the opening keynote speech for Career Day 2016. Cross Country Sandwich after a hard-fought game in the rain. Seniors Emily Brooks, 5 Courtney Madden ’00, Kirsten Hughes ’95, and Jennifer Dunphy Krowchun ’02 had a full Colleen McGowan and Julia Neelon captained the team. house in their politics and public policy workshop. Cross Country and its 44 participants went 6 Heather Stevens Cronin ’87 P’17 ‘19 shared her tips for navigating your career path. 4-2 this fall. Seven runners were named to the Heather is a pharmacist at Target in Hanover a member of the Alumnae Association Board. MSTCA All-Academic Team. The team com- Soccer 7 Claire Duffy ’98 shared her experince as an offi cer for the Boston Police Department. She peted in the Amherst Invitational at Hamp- Soccer earned a spot in the Division II South has been awarded a Commissioners Commendation and The department’s Medal Of Honor. shire College, placing tenth out of 22 teams. Sectional Finals after boasting an 11-6 regular 6 7 They also competed at the Brown Invitational, season record. Most notably, the Cougars placing 12th out of 30 teams. NDA fi nished in defeated Medfi eld in the Sectional Semifi nals second place in the Catholic Conference League Meet. Finally, NDA after two overtime periods and 17 penalty kicks. We are grateful to the following individuals for participating in Career Day 2016: placed 12th out of 23 teams at the Division III Championship Meet. Senior Kristen McCrea received Patriot Ledger and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honors. The team faced Hingham in Regina Toland Bender ’80 P’10 ’14 Marybeth O’Malley Doyle ’85 Shauna Sanson Gilhooly ’00 Kathleen Hartley McIlroy ’05 Terri Santoro Schaffer ’92 Dance the Finals, losing 2-1 in overtime. Maura Bell Boucher ’88 P’17 Jennifer Drain ’91 David Hazeltine P’18 Tammy Holland Mello ’88 Kathryn Slattery ’02 The Dance team placed fourth in the High Heather Oberg Brown ’96 Sarah Drew ’06 Jeanne Higgins ’83 Katie Quinn Miller ’97 Judge Mary Hogan Sullivan ’71 Swim & Dive Arianna Brown ’06 Deirdre Duckett ’89 Kirsten Hughes ’95 Lynne Mulkerrin ’86 MC Sullivan ’68 School Novice Division at the New England Jennifer Cadigan-McGoldrick ’03 Claire Duffy ’98 Katherine Drain Jackson ’91 Martha Henderson Nay ’03 Dr. Katelyn Smith Sullivan ’02 Cheer and Dance Championships at the Reggie The Swim and Dive Team had an overall record of 5-3. Juniors Lauren Meghan Kelleher Caine ’97 Jillian Harrison Dumas ’02 Laura Maguire Jones ’04 Carolyn Launie Nolan ’00 Julie Swanton ’05 Lewis Center. Seniors Jasmine Chan, Emma Zawacki and Luisa Teixeira were named Conference All-Stars. Lauren Cho, and Olivia Lohe were captains. Jody Kenneally Chase ’01 Dr. Jennifer DuPont ’04 Amy Joy ’03 Shelagh Foley O’Brien ’91 Eileen Bell Tran ’97 also earned Boston Globe and Boston Herald honors. Diver Gabby Hebert ’19 placed fourth at the Conference Championships and 12th Celia Corkery Civello ’88 Kathryn Sullivan Everett ’91 Kate Kleimola ’96 Colleen Manning Parnell ’99 CiCi Childs Van Tine ’85 at the Sectional Finals. NDA placed ninth at the Sectional Meet and Nancy Losordo Clinton ’85 Francesca Federico ’06 Meaghan White Krajewski ’04 Dr. Jennifer Boyle Pichay ’92 Janine Vlassakis 2’3 placed eighth at the State Meet. Kelly Manning Collins ’95 Colleen Feehan ’04 Jennifer Dunphy Krowchun ’02 Dr. Tamar Aprahamian Putiri ’94 Courtney Wahle ’02 Due to copy deadlines, our winter teams and our State Champion Ice Heather Stevens Cronin ’87 P’17 ’19 Judge Siobhan Foley ’75 Joyce Linehan ’81 Kathleen Puzo ’98 Suzanne Jones Walmsley ’87 Hockey Team will be featured in the summer issue. Dr. Courtney Reilly Csikesz ’00 Jackie McCauley Ford P’17 Kaitlyn Skerry Litchfi eld ’02 Dina Qualter P’18 McKenzie Wessen ’03 Holly Kinch Czaja ’96 Kathy Gallagher P’17 Donna Milani Luther ’70 Kelsey Reilly ’09 Michelle Sonia Wilkinson ’02 Kathleen Devin Dauphinais ’92 Anne Gaughen ’02 Courtney Madden ’00 Ann Marie Riley ’83 Amy Flynn Doherty ’97 Colleen Skerry Giannino ’98 Kathleen MacDonald Marshall ’84 Jennifer Clary Rohnstock ’85, P’12 ‘16 Follow @ndaathletics on Twitter! vita! spring 2016 | 7 Coverstory

Space Matters Planned Improvements Enhance the Learning Environment at NDA

How can we use this space better? Can we make this energy effi cient? What about the fl ow? Home improve- ment is hot. HGTV personalities are celebrities and many of us have spent at least a little time fantasizing about moving a wall or repurposing a piece of furniture in a way that utterly changes our lives. Even if we haven’t caught the DIY-bug, most would agree that our physical spaces need periodic modifi cations to refl ect changes in how we live.

Over its fi rst half century, the building at 1073 Main Street saw its will be signifi cant. Th is is about making certain that our students have share of changes. From evolving purposes – a movie room became the spaces and resources that support true 21st century learning.” a dance studio and is now a ceramics room; to signifi cant expansion Cost is a major consideration in renovations, whether a homeowner with the demolition of the convent and construction of the science or a 163-year-old school. Tuition revenue supports the Academy’s wing; and renovations in the dining hall and auditorium, the build- operating budget, accounting for the bulk of the cost of faculty, class- ing itself is a combination of old and new. But the variety of con- room resources, and the school’s academic programs. Funding for tractor vehicles making recent visits suggest something new is afoot. capital improvements needs to come from private philanthropy or “At NDA, we talk a lot about Saint Julie’s teachings,” says Director the Academy’s reserves, a sort of savings account where funds have of Institutional Advancement Lynn Page Flaherty. “‘Whatever is been set aside over time to provide for unexpected expenses and for necessary to equip the students for life,’ is at the heart of all the the future of the school. Such reserves cannot be used for day-to-day planning done by our administrators and faculty. You can see that operations or for fi nancial aid, but rather can only be used for assets. philosophy in action wherever you look on our campus.” Th e Board of Directors, working from a plan set forth by the Finance “When we talk about the learning environment, we generally focus Committee, recently approved a plan to invest a combination of on people and programs, but the space is important, too. How we philanthropic donations and reserve funds in a variety of physical im- can make fairly modest changes that will make a big impact for our provements. Th e Advancement Offi ce and the Board’s Advancement students and our faculty.” Committee continue to seek out individuals and families interested in supporting these eff orts. “Th is isn’t another chapter in the ‘amenities race’ that you hear about at colleges and universities,” explains President Jamie Collins. “We Says Collins, “Our students deserve the best that NDA can give aren’t looking to make improvements for improvement’s sake. Most them. It’s my hope that these changes demonstrate that to them of the interior changes are modest in scope, but we think the impact every single day.”

“This is about making certain that our students have the spaces and resources that support true 21st century learning.”

— PRESIDENT JAMIE COLLINS

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Three New Classrooms - Summer 2016! Senior Lounge - Summer 2016!

Th e 2015 – 2016 school year was the fi rst year of a full Cuvilly Division, marking NDA’s transition to a 7 – 12 school. With the locker room confi gurations changing due to the addi- Assistant Principal Barbara Mitchell P’16 manages the class scheduling process and notes that there wasn’t much fl exibility tion of classrooms, plans needed to ensure that the special Senior when it came to assigning spaces. “Last year, we were able to fi nd a classroom for every class, but it was tight.” Th ree new Lounge tradition would endure. Th e current school store near the classrooms will address that challenge. dining hall will be renovated to provide each senior class with their own private space. Says Mitchell, “Additional classroom space will provide us the ability to keep class sizes small in all six grades. Th ey will also ensure fl exibility when determining what rooms will be most eff ective for specifi c subjects and grades.” Th e new rooms will Legend has it that the Class of 1974 was the fi rst to advocate for be created from what is currently locker room space on the fi rst fl oor. Like NDA’s other classrooms, each will include a a special area for seniors to gather. Each subsequent class has ap- SmartBoard and overhead projector, as well as modular desks and chairs that can easily be moved to facilitate collaborative preciated their eff ort. work. All classrooms have access to a robust wireless network capable of supporting any number of devices. “Everyone looked forward to spending time in the Senior Lounge,” laughs Ashley Simmons ’08 “It was a chance to bond with your classmates, an experience you really felt you had earned by senior “Additional classroom space will provide us the ability year.” Th e room will now include couches and tables provided by the to keep class sizes small in all six grades.” school (no need to bring in mom’s old couch!) and even a televi- — ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL BARBARA MITCHELL P’16 sion. Funds for these furnishings were provided through donations at this year’s Out of the Blue Gala Wish Wall.

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Field Project Update

NDA’s Track & Field team, boasting nearly 150 student-athletes, “We are giving our student-athletes better facilities that, thanks has truly shown the spirit of teamwork this spring. Th eir track to lights, can be used more often,” explains President Jamie Col- currently surrounds a wide expanse of dirt, generally populated by lins. “When the project is complete, our lacrosse teams will be at least two large pieces of construction equipment. Field events able to practice and play at home. Parents will be able to watch are practiced in temporary spots and their meet schedule has them a softball game from bleachers at the fi eld. Field hockey and soc- on the road more than customary, all in support of a project that cer will be able to compete on turf – just like their competition. Fitness Center - Coming Soon! will give them a new facility worthy of their past success. And our track team will have dedicated throwing areas. I can’t wait to cheer on our Cougars at the fi rst night game!” NDA is committed to educating the whole person. Our Physical Education courses are designed to help our young women R.A.D. Construction has been on campus since December, understand the connections between a healthy body and a strong mind. A new Fitness Center is an important step in up- doing signifi cant groundwork to create new throwing areas and Th e Play Like a Girl Campaign is in the fi nal stretch, with less grading the health and wellness facilities used by all of our students. to prepare the fi eld for utilities and turf. New landscaping and than $100,000 to be raised at vita! press time. You and your lighting will happen in the short term and the Astroturf itself family can leave your mark by purchasing an engraved brick. Under NDA’s chapel is a wide open storage area that was once a sunroom for the convent. At nearly 1,900 square feet, it will be installed after the Track & Field season concludes. Th e You can fi nd more information on page 15 or at off ers room to create more than a traditional weight room. Th e new space will allow us to expand the weights and fi tness new multipurpose fi eld is expected to be complete by July 15. www.ndahingham.com/fi elds. equipment available to our students and to add an open area with mats for yoga and self-defense classes. Th e addition of a SmartBoard will create a classroom area for physical education classes and seminar space for lectures and programs off ered While the initial work has been focused on the area behind the through our Student Support Team. school, upgrades for the softball fi eld and construction of a new entrance building will commence later this spring. Th e new Fitness Center opens out to the track and soon-to-be turf multipurpose fi eld behind the building. Th e many stu- dent-athletes that currently make use of private gyms will have proper equipment for strength training and conditioning available on campus. Athletic Director Donna Brickley is excited about the new space, “A Fitness Center will give our students the resources they need and deserve to embrace sound minds and bodies.”

vita! spring 2016 | 13 Coverstory BY THE NUMBERS 1 new multipurpose turf fi eld 2 new softball dugouts 2 new couches for the Senior Lounge 4 television monitors in Fitness Center Up to 6 hours of afterschool use on the multipurpose fi eld (thanks to the new lights) 72 new desks and chairs for 3 new classrooms

MORE TO COME We’ve highlighted just a few of our upcoming renovation projects. Other improvements scheduled for this summer include: • A seminar room and new school store will be created in the back of the current Library FOYER FACELIFT • The ceilings in the main fl oor hallways will be updated First impressions are important and the Academy’s main lobby un- and energy-effi cient lighting installed derwent some cosmetic changes during April vacation. Highlighted • The main fl oor girls’ bathroom will be completely by new paneling, the space features a perfect repurpose for the renovated and made ADA-compliant iconic phone booths next to the Cushing Auditorium entrance. With pay phones a distant memory for faculty (and a complete unknown Leave Your Mark on the New Field for our current students), the space has been converted to a display case where we can celebrate our students’ achievements. TEAM EFFORT Support for “bricks and mortar” is a term used loosely when seeking funds for a building project. But with NDA’s upgraded athletic facilities, you truly can help make bricks and mortar possible! Ambitious space plans need an individual who can put visions and ideas on to paper (to scale!). That’s where With your gift to the Play Like a Girl campaign, you can give our student-athletes the fi elds architect Celia Corkery Civello ’88 of Edgewood Design they deserve. And with a donation of $250 or more, you can have your name inscribed on Green Improvements + Architecture came in. Celia worked closely with Presi- the bricks in the new Class of 2015 Patio right next to the new entrance to the NDA fi eld. dent Jamie Collins and Director of Facilities Fred Norton Last November, members of the senior class overwhelmingly selected Bricks are available in 4”x 8” and 8”x 8” sizes. Each 4x8 brick may have up to 3 lines of text, to create renderings for our community to see. We are a sustainability initiative as the Class of 2016 Senior Gift. Th eir with 16 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation. Each 8x8 brick may have up to fundraising eff orts will allow NDA to move forward with multiple grateful to Celia for lending her professional expertise to these projects. 5 lines of text, also with 16 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation. green initiatives throughout the Academy. Th ese projects include:

• Installing up to 9 water bottle fi lling stations and fi lters throughout the building

• Replacing up to 10 paper towel dispensers MAKING THE NUMBERS WORK NAME with air dryers in renovated bathrooms How can NDA afford all these improvements? Judicious Reserve your Brick! • Support for expanded recycling initiatives use of the Academy’s savings and generous donations EMAIL from our families and our graduates help make these Please reserve your bricks at Payment Information With a goal of $30,000 and a plan to announce projects possible. The funds added over time to the www.ndahingham.com/fi elds or by completing their results at the Senior Banquet in May, this Academy’s reserves become part of the school’s assets ❑ Check enclosed (Made payable to Notre Dame Academy) the form below and mailing it to NDA, graduating class will truly make an impact on their alma mater. and cannot be used for operating expeneses. The Sis- ❑ Please charge my: ❑ American Express ❑ Master Card ❑ Visa ters of Notre Dame de Namur’s generations of careful 1073 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043 President Jamie Collins continued the excitement surrounding green savings created a small nest egg from which President initiatives when he announced a collaboration with Siemens Engi- ❑ I / we would like to support the Play Like a Girl campaign by NAME ON CARD: Jamie Collins and the Board of Directors can make stra- purchasing a commemorative brick : neering to build upon eff orts to ensure the building is as energy tegic investments in the physical plant. Philanthropic effi cient as possible. After a study this winter, it was determined that CARD # EXPIRATION DATE: SECURITY CODE: gifts made to support specifi c initiatives and renovations 4” x 8” Brick for $250 NDA has a 91% Energy Star rating. Eff orts are underway to certify help round out the budget and make these critical im- SIGNATURE: this rating and to identify areas of improvement. provements a reality. 8” x 8” Brick for $500 ❑ I would like to fulfi ll this gift in payments of $ each. Donors will be contacted regarding the engraving of their brick. Please charge the credit card listed above accordingly. Faculty Profi le Background “ Learning a language is essential Bachelor of Arts degree in Interna- tional Relations and French from Educating for Peace to understanding the culture.” Wheaton College in Norton, MA. Master of Arts degree in French Literature from Middlebury College Faculty member Laura Corkery encourages students to build connections in Middlebury, VT. between cultures. Laura Corkery joined NDA in 2013 and her love of crowded buses, the wild dogs, and the smell of burning trash. It was a blessing to be greeted by a classroom full of rambunctious, seven year olds. Th ey would hold my hand and walk me all-things French is contagious – the French Club to the bus after school while we passed their one-room houses with dirt fl oors. I think about has never been more popular among our students. those students every day and pray for them. As a world traveler, she is convinced that learning Where else did you travel that year? another language promotes world peace. While this After spending time in Peru, I fl ew to Sydney, Australia where I traveled around the entire notion may seem ambitious, if anyone could do it, continent for three months. I painted a boomerang in an Aboriginal center in the Northern it’s Ms. Corkery! Territory, held baby kangaroos, scuba dived at the Great Barrier Reef, saw Ayer’s Rock (Uluru) at sunrise, and even celebrated Christmas on the beach with the Aussies. I ended up being an What makes NDA special? unoffi cial, French translator for a number of English-led group tours. I became friends with a couple from New Caledonia after translating for them on a tour of the Outback. Knowing a Th e students. I feel incredibly lucky to teach such passionate and foreign language is so, incredibly useful and I try to emphasize this in my classroom every day. gifted students. Aside from being a tourist, I was actually applying for jobs in Australia. Before I found a job, Is there a lasting lesson you hope the girls take from I decided to take a 21 day tour of New Zealand’s North and South Islands. Unfortunately, I your classes? did not make it to the south island because I fell, hiking at the top of the Tongariro Crossing, I hope they will always promote world peace through opening oth- and broke my ankle. I was airlifted off the mountain and had to have surgery. Th erefore, my ers’ eyes to all cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds. Learning plans changed, but c’est la vie. I then spent two months living in a hostel in Rotorua, New a language is essential to understanding the culture. I hope students Zealand. I ended up giving French and German backpackers English lessons in exchange for come to understand that sharing knowledge is a means to increase them taking me out to the grocery store and to the shops in my wheelchair. Th is experience acceptance and further peace. truly made me grateful for the power of teaching! How do you think the girls at NDA benefi t from a sin- You are the advisor to the French Club. Tell us about this experience. gle-gender education? I am so proud of the student attendance to French Club. We meet once a month and food is I taught at Xaverian Brothers High School for four years and I was almost always involved. It is inspiring to see the students’ passion for the language and culture Just for Fun astounded by the classroom atmosphere with a lack of distraction by outside of the classroom. Some activities include a chocolate fondue party, cheese tasting, a Interests the opposite gender. I see the same result at NDA. Young ladies and Bûche de Noël (Christmas Yule log cake) bakeoff , crêpe making, and playing pétanque (similar I love my rescue dog, Lucie. I also gentlemen, when they are not in a classroom together, focus on the to bocce ball). enjoy traveling, spending time with subject matter and are driven to succeed, not to get the attention of language, and Québécois culture. I was so proud to watch the stu- If you were not a French friends, singing, reading, hiking, a peer, per se, but to soak in the learning experience. dents interact by asking questions in French. After he left, many of skiing, skating, and dancing. them turned to me with smiles on their faces saying, “I understood teacher, what would your How would students describe your everything he said!” career be? Favorite books teaching style? I would probably be working for My favorite book is Madame Bovary Enthusiastic, structured, interactive, and energetic. We heard you’ve travelled around the world – a nonprofi t organization to pro- in French. My favorite book in English tell us more! mote environmental protection. is Wuthering Heights. Recently, I very Tell us about a recent experience that After I fi nished my master’s degree, I took time off from teaching It is my dream to travel the world much enjoyed Anthony Doerr’s made you proud. to travel for a year by myself. My fi rst stop was Lima, Peru where I and write about my experiences. All the Light We Cannot See. I just My French III Honors classes were fortunate to welcome Jean- lived with a Peruvian family and was a volunteer English and math started reading The Nightingale Yves Roy P’17 ’20, NDA’s varsity hockey coach and former Boston teacher in the slums of the city. At fi rst, it was frightening to take the by Kristin Hannah. Bruin, to our classroom. He presented completely in French about bus for forty-fi ve minutes to the school as the color of my skin, hair, his experience growing up in Montréal, learning English as a second and eyes stood out from everyone else. Eventually, I got used to the

vita! spring 2016 | 17 Advancing NDA Alumnae Association Service Award Kristin O’Connell ’87

Notre Dame Academy In May 2012, Kristin O’Connell was In her eff ort to extend a helping hand to the children she encoun- granted a life-changing opportunity. tered in Haiti, O’Connell founded the Devoted to Children Foun- While on a trip to Haiti, where she dation, a nonprofi t committed to supporting the orphans of the Alumnae & Friends volunteered as a midwife in a birth cen- town of Cayes Jacmel. Th e organization, under O’Connell’s lead- Honors ter, O’Connell encountered a Haitian ership as executive director, established a long-term home for these The following individuals were honored at the Out of the Blue Gala on April 9 humanitarian struggling to keep aban- children, providing care, shelter, food, clothing, and access to edu- doned children off the street. As a re- cation to those previously abandoned. sult of the country’s 2010 earthquake, In addition to the Family Home, the foundation provides an af- many children found themselves with- ter-school tutoring program for the town’s children. Th is year, the out food, without clothing, and without foundation introduced English lessons to its curriculum, equipping Women of Distinction a place to sleep. Th e man dreamed of an students with the skills they need to succeed in the job market ex- orphanage for these children, and his vision got O’Connell thinking. pected to be created by tourism in the country. Yoga and meditation The Women of Distinction Awards recognize Notre Dame graduates’ service and achievement in their profession and It seemed to be a hopeless situation. Here was one individual faced sessions provide the children with tools to manage stress, and this in their community, and pay tribute to those who refl ect the values and mission of NDA. with the opportunity to make a diff erence. But what diff erence could summer the foundation will hold its fi rst yoga-based summer camp, one individual truly make? which will also feature art, dance, and music lessons. Th e answer? Just ask the residents of the Devoted to Children Guided by what Saint Julie described as “hearts as wide of the Graduate of the Year Outstanding Recent Graduate Family Home. world,” O’Connell and her team are working to create a better fu- Tammy Holland Mello ’88 Stephanie Wash ’04 ture for the children of Haiti.

When Governor Charlie Baker signed Th ere were 94 security cameras moni- an executive order in April 2015 rein- toring the halls at Strawberry Mansion stating the Governor’s Council on Sex- High School in Philadelphia. School Honoring Our Friends ual Assault and Domestic Violence, he offi cers and teachers were on alert for tasked the group with improving the razor blades and knives. Fights broke Just as St. Julie Billiart’s vision for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur came to fruition with the support of prevention of sexual assault, enhancing out with alarming consistency, with a Francoise Blin de Bourdon, so too, does Notre Dame Academy rely on the commitment of others to bring our mission support for victims and demanding ac- total of 49 serious incidents over the to life each day. countability for perpetrators. course of the 2012-2013 school year. Leading the charge? Tammy Holland And Stephanie Wash was in the midst Mello. of it all, reporting on the school’s condi- Friends of Notre Dame Academy Award tions and witnessing its incredible turn- Mello, in her role as executive director, leads council members in The LeVangie Family Steve & Candy LeVangie P’98 P’02 and Philip & Jacqueline LeVangie P’15 ’20 developing recommendations and goals for the Commonwealth’s around during the two years she spent embedded in the school as a approach to domestic violence and sexual assault. By leveraging ad- producer for ABC’s World News with Diane Sawyer and Nightline. vice and insight from law enforcement, advocates, healthcare pro- Wash’s work on “From Tears to Triumph: Strawberry Mansion Th e LeVangie family truly “lights up” NDA in every sense of the phrase. viders, and survivors, the council seeks to ensure every resident of High” did not go unnoticed. In 2014, she added “Emmy Nomi- Massachusetts can live a life free from violence. nee” to her list of accolades and accomplishments when the National Steve and Candy (parents to Laura from the Class of 1998 and Angela from the Class of 2002) joined the NDA community in 1994. With a pride for Th e appointment by Governor Baker is the latest hallmark of a sto- Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognized the story with a nomination for Best Story in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast. the school that was contagious, Candy became actively involved as a par- ried career in public service. ent volunteer. Former President Sister Barbara Barry ’69, SNDdeN shares, Mello’s work as an advocate for victims of domestic violence and Her eff orts to seek truth and justice did not end with her time in- “Candy was one of the fi rst parents I met when I arrived at NDA in 1996. sexual assault began at the Department of Children and Families side Strawberry Mansion High. From her days as an intern with the She was very involved in what was then the Mothers Club. She worked very (DCF) Offi ce in Dorchester. She went on to serve as director of the Brian Ross Investigative Unit, Wash has dedicated herself to inves- hard on all the events and never wanted any recognition for it.” tigative reporting in her career with ABC News. She has reported Domestic Violence Unit at the DCF and director of violence preven- Jackie and Phil’s daughter Tara arrived to NDA in 2011 and Jackie joined the Out of the Blue Gala tion at the Executive Offi ce of Health and Human Services. Mello on the ground at riots and protests in Ferguson, North Charleston, and Baltimore. In 2015, she served as a producer for “Shining a Committee that year, a position she would hold all fours years. She solicited auction items and worked has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to those she serves, a true the registration table on the night of the event. Lynn Page Flaherty, director of institutional advancement embodiment of the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Light: Conversations on Race in America,” an A&E special on racial inequality and violence across the country. shares, “Jackie has always been such a steadfast volunteer. She even helped out in the Advancement Offi ce As the crucial work aimed at creating safer communities and provid- when one of our colleagues was on medical leave. Her help was made such a diff erence!” Phil and Jackie’s ing better support for survivors continues, it is clear Massachusetts In addition to her role as producer, Wash serves as an investiga- youngest daughter, Shannon, will join the NDA community this fall as a freshman. will be well served by Mello’s eff orts, as noted by Attorney General tive consumer reporter for “GMA Investigates” on Good Morning America. Brothers Steve and Philip are the founders of the family run company LeVangie Electrical Co. of Hanover. Maura Healey at a recent release of a report from the council. Th eir expertise and wealth of knowledge has been critical to many of NDA’s capital projects and the recent “I thank Governor Baker for convening the Council on Sexual As- fi elds project in particular. A member of the NDA Board of Directors, Steve plays a key role on the Capital sault and Domestic Violence, and Lieutenant Governor Polito and Planning Committee. President Jamie Collins says, “We are grateful to have LeVangie Electric as a true Tammy Mello for their leadership and commitment to address these partner that understands the importance Notre Dame’s mission to raise up strong women. We are grateful critical issues.” Steve and Philip bring their gifts and talents to the table to ensure successful projects.” vita! spring 2016 | 19

Classnotes Classnotes 1 2 news received through march 17, 2016

Thank you Marie Battista Barber for helping host our annual Naples Luncheon on March 1. Several ladies from 1962 Roxbury got together at the Scarlet Oak to notes celebrate the holidays in Decem- ber. (See photo.) Class 1) Scary Mary Barrett Costello ’71 Class Notes is a compilation of news and announcements submitted by alumnae and their families, augmented with 1963 and Ernie Boch Jr. as a mad doctor at Barrett’s Haunted information gathered by the Alumnae Relations Office. To share your note, please visit www.ndahingham.com/classnote. class agents Mansion. Sandra Wysong Deneault-McNitt 2) Some ladies from the Class of Please pray for Marilyn McIntire [email protected] 1955 1969, Connie Coleman, Anne LaRosa who underwent chemo- 3 class agents Elizabeth Ballantyne Mullen Louise Bennett Hicks, Margo therapy in October. Anne Clancy Botsch [email protected] Lynch Tansey, Joanne Mariano, 1960 friend Sandy, and Julie Nesbitt, Sheila Sullivan Henaghan 1964 enjoying lunch, and lots of [email protected] class agents class agents laughs at Quincy Bay Inn. Anne Madden Fancelli Carolyn Combie Dolan 3) As part of Women’s History 1956 [email protected] class agents [email protected] Month, the U.S. Navy profiled Judith Kerrigan Gunderson Karen Mulloney Rattin some of its most remarkable Barbara Gilboy Gillis [email protected] women leaders. We were [email protected] [email protected] Please keep Susan Linn DiNatale thrilled to see an interview Maureen White with Rear Admiral Margaret Carol Wynne McDermott in your thoughts; she endured two [email protected] DeLuca Klein ’75. [email protected] bouts of pneumonia in September Virginia Burchill Shannon and had to be hospitalized. 1965 The ladies from 1954 Granby got together to celebrate the holidays and class agent Thank you Anne Louise Bennett catch up. 1957 1961 1972 Mary Mulvoy Lofty Hicks for helping host our annual Admiral Peg DeLuca Klein. She class agent class agents class agents [email protected] Naples Luncheon on March 1. She is currently serving as Senior Ad- Patricia Fagan Arnold Mary McGivern Bell also sent us a great photo of some Jane Malloy Corry visor to the Secretary of Defense ing in Braintree to be closer to her [email protected] [email protected] 1941 1966 of the ladies from 1969 catching [email protected] for Military Professionalism and children and grandchildren. Rita class agent Thank you Mary Brennan Devin Mary Gillen McElroy class agents up in the fall. (See photo.) Katherine Fogarty is a member of NDA’s Board of has 14 grandchildren and 3 great and Patricia White Hull for helping [email protected] Isabelle Hurley Walsh Catherine Coccimiglio Prayers go out to Julie Hamel [email protected] Directors. grandchildren. She would love host our annual Naples Luncheon [email protected] Please pray for Virginia O’Hara [email protected] Stanton whose husband Robert to hear from 1953 Granby Street on March 1. 1973 1976 Bowker whose husband Christo- Mary Ann Stanford McCulley passed away on October 10. He is 1942 classmates at the following ad- class agents class agents dress: Rita Green Sullivan, 4 Royal 1958 pher Bowker passed on March 12. [email protected] also survived by his sister-in-laws class agent Denise Murphy Cargill Jane Dever Barry Lake Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. A special thanks to Mary McGivern A special thanks to Catherine who are also NDA alumnae: Betsy class agents [email protected] Elizabeth McCarty Grimes Bell for helping plan the 55th Hamel Lussier ’71 and Marguerite Brenda McHugh King Mary Pat Kelly Bartsch Coccimiglio, Mary Ann Stanford 1954 reunion at NDA. Hamel-Nardozzi ’75. [email protected] Mary Beth Vargus 1944 [email protected] McCulley, and Meg Duplain class agents Cheever for helping plan the Judith White [email protected] class agent Anne Reardon Gildea 1970 Carolyn Nash Blair 1962 50th reunion at the Atlantica [email protected] Please pray for Jean Finneran Eleanor Hannigan McKinnon [email protected] [email protected] class agents restaurant in Cohasset. class agent whose mother Dorothy Finneran Mary Barry 1974 1949 Please pray for Mary Ellen Mona- Adele Chapman Urbsas Sally Burns Dizinno passed away on October 16. [email protected] [email protected] 1968 class agent class agent han Curtis whose husband Robert 1971 Please keep Donna Oliva Greco passed away on January 26. Susan Lewis class agents Megan Tonderys Bearce Patricia O’Neal Schmitt 1959 class agent in your prayers; her mother Agnes [email protected] Elizabeth MacDonald Cicchese [email protected] [email protected] Please pray for Joan Ward Hurley “Dunna” McDonough Oliva ’40R class agents [email protected] Mary Ganley Montanari ’54G who is not doing well physi- Ellen Lawler Ugi Please pray for Mary Knasas passed away on September 16, Dorothea Conway O’Connell [email protected] 1950 [email protected] Nancy Doyle Graham whose mother was hospitalized 2015. Please see In Memoriam for cally. Joan’s family is thankful for [email protected] class agent the concern and thoughtfulness of [email protected] Carol Cote Schneider in March. more information. [email protected] Joanne Roland McCarthy her friends and classmates. Maryellen Madden McGarty A special thanks to Jane Dever haunted 1975 [email protected] Virginia Newton wrote to share [email protected] Mary Barrett Costello’s Barry for helping plan the 40th house was celebrated in The class agents what she’s been up to. She went Thank you Nancy Doyle Graham reunion at Orta restaurant in Pem- Please pray for Carolyn Flynn Boston Herald during Halloween. Kerry Gilmore Burke from being a high school English for hosting the Alumnae Volunteer broke. Brady whose twin sister Madelyn Barrett’s Haunted Mansion was [email protected] teacher to becoming a psychother- Night at the Greater Boston Flynn Pineau ’50G passed on designated the best haunted 1977 apist and is now retired. Virginia Food Bank! We also want to Paula Carroll Pozniak February 7. house in Massachusetts according has two children and two grand- congratulate Nancy on her [email protected] class agents to frightfind.com. See photo. 1953 children. She is currently living recent retirement from Catholic Maria Gillis Read Ellen Ferriter McAllister in Old Saybrook, CT and is doing A special thanks to Mary Gan- [email protected] class agents Memorial School. Maureen Sullivan ley Montanari and Carol Cote Gloria Spriano O’Connor some volunteer work and still [email protected] Patricia Malone Perry loving life. 1969 Schneider for helping plan the [email protected] Rita Greene Sullivan 45th reunion at Common Market As part of Women’s History Several ladies from 1954 Granby class agents Please pray for Joan Finneran Read [email protected] restaurant in Quincy. Month, the U.S. Navy profiled Street still gather regularly at the Julie Nesbitt Valiton whose mother Dorothy Finneran Rita Green Sullivan wrote to share some of its most remarkable Scarlet Oak restaurant in Hingham [email protected] passed away on October 16. that she recently moved back from women leaders. We were thrilled to catch up! (See photo.) Cape Cod after 13 years. She is liv- Members of the Class of 1962 Roxbury enjoyed getting together in December. to see an interview with Rear vita! winter 2015 | 21 Classnotes Classnotes

Winter Alumnae Events naples luncheon young alumnae reunions christmas playdate Thank you to the lovely ladies in Naples who joined us for our annual This November, we had 150 attendees gather for reunions Santa was most impressed with the children and alum- luncheon on March 1. We had a wonderful time visiting with you. For for the Classes of 2000, 2005, and 2010! nae he met at our annual Christmas Playdate! We had many, it was the fi rst chance to meet NDA’s new president Jamie a festive time making Christmas crafts, visiting with old Collins. friends, and sharing our stories with the jolly old elf.

Members of the Class of 1977 got together to celebrate the life of beloved friend and classmate Susan Tanous who passed away last spring. In attendance was: Libby Cote, Barbara Sheehan Buntrock, Cindy Bellew McFetridge, Mindy MacNeill, Carole Donovan, Marya Gorczyca, Julie Lamb Rice, Donna Maguire, Joan Murphy McCarthy, Susan Cronin Robinson, Ann Hutchinson Kelly, Ann Twohig Gavis, Helen Pumphrey Donovan, Kathleen Sheehan Speredelozzi, Laurie Neville Kiley and her husband Jay, and Susan Dever Marriner.

Please keep Patricia Malone Perry Rita McNulty Taugher in your prayers. Her mother, [email protected] Patricia Malone, passed away on Please pray for Nancy O’Brien March 23. whose mother Peg O’Brien passed A note from Susan Dever Marri- away on October 27, 2015. boston alumnae reception class of 2015 yearbook reception volunteer night at the ner: Several members of the Class Thank you Lisa Scannell Stieb for Members of the Class of 2015 were invited back to NDA for their Yearbook greater boston food bank of 1977 got together to celebrate helping organize NDA’s annual In March, Board of Directors member Suzanne Jones Walmsley ’87 the life of Susan Tanous who, Christmas Playdate on hosted a reception for alumnae to reconnect with special guest Reception in January. It was wonderful to catch up with our newest alumnae! Alumnae gathered for a volunteer night in sadly, passed away last Spring. We December 6. Social Studies Teacher George Rose, fellow graduates, and current honor of Catholic Schools Week. The group shared memories, pictures, stories NDA administrators, including President Jamie J. Collins and helped pack, sort, and inspect food and and lots of laughter! Susan was Thank you Ann Rouleau for Principal Kathleen Rowley Colin ’89. A special thanks to Maureen remembered for her easygoing joining the Out of the Blue Gala grocery products for families in need. nature, and her contagious laugh. committee. Feeley Ridings ’82 for securing us a beautiful space at She was funny, kind and fair, a 1980 Metro Meeting Centers in Boston. great listener and very consider- class agents ate of others. We will miss her! Eleanor Powers, Mary Spatola Janice Hayes-Cha McCourt, Ellyn Sartucci Dunford, [email protected] Grace Cotter Regan, Susan Ca- Linda Shaughnessy Leroy vanaugh Gorgi, and Maryellen [email protected] O’Sullivan Concannon weren’t Michelle McGee able to attend but shared their [email protected] memories. Susan was someone Shelagh Foley Sullivan who made connections with all [email protected] she met and brought us together. We would like to make an effort to 1981 get together more regularly. All are class agents welcome to join us! Please contact Mary Sullivan Butler Susan Dever Marriner at marriner- [email protected] [email protected] and we will add you to the list. If you are out Lauren Murphy Tobin [email protected] Diane O’Brien Gaudet of state and plan to visit, reach 1982 Washington, D.C. Susan will be out and we will put something to- [email protected] 1984 1985 1986 Please pray for Nancy Finneran class agent joining NBC Universal’s WRC-TV gether to meet up. (See photo.) Erickson whose mother Dorothy Jeanne Higgins class agents class agents class agents Maureen Feeley Ridings as the consumer investigative Finneran passed away on [email protected] Kimberly Carvelli-Marcia Nancy Stolfa Loewe Kathryn McConville Flatley [email protected] reporter. 1978 October 16. [email protected] [email protected] katefl [email protected] Maura Tierney was featured in the class agent Thank you to Maureen Feeley Rid- Please pray for Mary Hurley-Bea A special thanks to Lauren Murphy new season of the “The Affair” on Jill Flaherty Dunbar Jennifer Clary Rohnstock Ellen Sullivan Haynes Dianne Chase ings for hosting not one, but two, whose mother Mary Burke Hurley Tobin for helping plan the 35th Showtime and received her fi rst [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] alumnae receptions for NDA at passed on January 1. reunion at Plaza Azteca restaurant Golden Globe Award for this role. Mary Furlong Healey Metro Meeting Center in Boston. Jennifer McDermott Lance Thank you Anne Boluch Vegnani Please keep Sheila Malone in Please keep Julianne Malone in Hingham. Congratulations, Maura, on being [email protected] your prayers. Her mother, Patricia [email protected] Bouchard in your prayers. Her Thank you Suzanne Murphy for P’18 for joining the Out of the Blue Thank you Cathy Hayes Duffey recognized as the Best Supporting Thank you Malone, passed away on March 23. Kara Sullivan Lynch mother, Patricia Malone, passed hosting our regional welcome re- Kathleen Bishop Flood Gala committee. Anne’s daughter P’18 for joining the Out of the Blue Actress in a Series, Movie, or [email protected] ception in New York City! for hosting our regional welcome Olivia was the surprise emcee of Thank you Trish Leary Shepherd away on March 23. Gala committee. Limited Series! (See photo on reception in Washington, DC! the event! P’18 for joining the Out of the Blue A special thanks to Andrea Achille page 2.) 1979 1983 After over 23 years, Emmy Gala committee. Seddon and Missy Seidel Leggat class agents class agents Award-winning consumer reporter for helping plan the 30th reunion Mary Hayes Lawrence Linda Federico Susan Hogan is leaving WPRI-TV at The Quarry restaurant in [email protected] [email protected] in Providence and heading to Hingham. vita! spring 2016 | 23 Classnotes Classnotes

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1989 students. Shelagh, who works for band, Aaron. It was a lovely eve- 1996 Catholic Relief Services, arranged class agents ning! (See photo.) for a colleague from Rwanda to class agents Former Social Studies teacher Eileen DeGraan Flaherty speak with our juniors. Pascasie Heather Oberg Brown Sally Ruscito attended a produc- [email protected] Musabyemungu works with those [email protected] tion of Scrooge: The Musical at the Ann Furlong Luukko in need – the hungry, those with Kara Lynch Riverside Theatre Works and was [email protected] HIV, orphans and vulnerable [email protected] pleasantly surprised to see that children. Through the Women Colleen Knight Harvey Margaret O’Brien was playing Mrs. Gina Muscato Building Peace Project she em- [email protected] Cratchit. This was Margaret’s third [email protected] powers women to break down Thank you Danielle Ash Kenney production with RTW. Luiza Nanu Pellerin stereotypes and learn to live and P’18 for joining the Out of the Blue [email protected] work together. 1993 Gala committee. Adrienne Fowkes Ramsey A special thanks to Shelagh Foley class agents [email protected] 1990 O’Brien, Tabitha LaFarge Ross, 2 Amanda Condon Adamczyk class agent and Katie Sullivan Everett for help- [email protected] Jennifer Schraut [email protected] Beth Bernier Crowell ing plan the 25th reunion at Abby Erika Rettman Welch 2 3 [email protected] Park restaurant in Milton. M.E. Puzo Bailey has been busy Please pray for Alyssa Serino Please keep Mary Bowker Dunn co-chairing Hingham’s St. Paul 1992 whose father Dr. Thomas Serino, School’s spring gala! in your prayers; her father Christo- class agents Jr. passed away on March 12. pher Bowker passed on March 12. A special thanks to Jennifer Kathleen Devin Dauphinais 1994 Schraut, Adrienne Fowkes Ram- [email protected] 1991 class agents sey, M.E. Puzo Bailey, and Gina Kendra LaFauci Garvin class agents Erin Wall Brighton Muscato for helping plan the 20th [email protected] Kathryn Sullivan Everett [email protected] reunion at Siros restaurant in [email protected] Amy Hunter-Torres Quincy. Sheila Elledge Courtney [email protected] Shelagh Foley O’Brien [email protected] 1997 1) Jeanine White Kane ‘87 appeared in a production of the ‘The Winter’s Tale’ [email protected] Terri Santoro Schaffer Jennifer Mackin Bruce class agents 2) Seen here (l - r) are former faculty member Anne Marie Gean, President [email protected] Tabitha LaFarge Ross [email protected] Colleen Carney 4 Jamie Collins, and Rosemary and Jack MacKinnon P’88 ‘92. The [email protected] Please pray for Deirdre Fleming Please pray for Anne Bowker Azmi [email protected] MacKinnons placed a winning bid for a home cooked meal by Shea and her family as they mourn President Collins at the 2015 Out of the Blue Gala. Cheryl Arlanson Russo whose father Christopher Bowker Elizabeth Condon Driscoll the loss of her father-in-law on [email protected] passed on March 12. Erin Fontana Faulhaber January 8. Robin Sullivan Campbell Some ladies from the Class of [email protected] Thank you Elizabeth Holmgren Julie MacKinnon Houle was happy information for them – thank you, [email protected] 1994 cashed in on an auction item Buckley P’14 ’19, Lynne Mulker- to share a photo from a special Kristen Sullivan St. Amour wel- Heather! Former Social Studies teacher they bid on at the 2015 Out of the rin, Kim Norton Peters P’19, and NDA gathering. Her parents, Jack comed son Lawson Joseph on Thanks to Suzanne Jones Walms- Sally Ruscito attended a produc- Blue Gala and headed to Boca Heather Sullivan Dwyer for and Rosemary MacKinnon, placed November 8, 2015. His big sisters ley who hosted a reception for tion of Scrooge: The Musical at the Grande, FL in March. (See photo.) joining the Out of the Blue Gala the winning bid for a home cooked Bella and Elyse couldn’t be happier. alumnae who graduated in the Riverside Theatre Works and was committee. dinner prepared by President Please also pray for Christy 1980s to reconnect with each pleasantly surprised to learn that Eileen Sherman recently opened Jamie Collins at the 2015 Out of Neviera Gill whose father Paul other and current staff and faculty. Toni Rusio was the director and a new shop, Fete Collection in 1987 the Blue Gala. In attendance were Neviera passed on October 25, We loved seeing Social Studies producer of the production. Toni South Boston. Be sure to visit the class agent Jack and Rosemary MacKinnon 2015. Teacher George Rose, Principal is also the Executive Director and boutique for anything having to (former NDA school nurse), Patricia Hart Kelly Katie Rowley Colin ’89, Linda Producing Artistic Director of the Thank you Claire Paglierani Banks do with weddings and parties! The Anne Marie Gean (former French [email protected] Muller, Joan Perrault, and Sue company. and Sheila Elledge Courtney for small shop is full of wonderful We were delighted to celebrate Pratt interact with past students! teacher), Fr. Nestor (pastor of St. serving as Out of the Blue Gala things, from custom stationery Thank you to Shelagh Foley Paul’s in Hingham), Maryellen co-chairs! and wedding invitation suites to Kristin O’Connell as this year’s O’Brien who helped organize a 5 Alumnae Association Service 1988 MacKinnon McBride ’88, Julie stylish monogrammed throws. 1) Front row: Amy Madden special class presentation for our MacKinnon Houle and her hus- 1995 Murphy, Meg Slattery Kara, Award winner at the Out of the class agent Special intentions go out to Steph- class agents Christine McDonnell Smor- Blue Gala. Please see p. 19 for Amy Graham Delaney anie Powers who is having health Elizabeth Banker Costello agiewicz, Back row: Maureen more on Kristin. [email protected] issues and could use your prayers. Kelly Burgess, Sheila Elledge [email protected] Jeanine White Kane was fea- We were thrilled to honor Tammy fall reunions Please keep Rebeccah Serino-Farry Courtney, Claire Paglierani tured in Shakespeare’s ‘The Holland Mello as this year’s Grad- Jennifer Howley D’Ambra in your prayers; her father Dr. Banks – all from the Class of Winter’s Tale’ at the Sandra Fein- uate of the Year at the Out of the Save the date: [email protected] Thomas Serino, Jr. passed on 1994 – on their trip to Boca stein-Gamm Theatre in Rhode Blue Gala. Please see p. 18 for the Marianne Kroha March 12. Grande, FL. Island. full story! Saturday, November 26 [email protected] Abbey Kimball Yang and her hus- 2) Kristen Sullivan St. Amour ’97 Please keep Eileen Malone Cor- In February, Amy Graham Delaney Nicole Palermo-Cristaldi band Lloyd welcomed their first welcomed Lawson Joseph on Attention 2001, 2006, and 2011 November 8. bett in your prayers. Her mother, traveled to the Dominican Repub- [email protected] child, Maddox Arthur Yang on Patricia Malone, passed away on lic with International Nursing, Inc If you would like to be a part of your class reunion Congratulations to Kirsten Hughes October 20. Maddox weighed in 3) Abbey Kimball Yang ’97 welcomed baby boy Maddox in October. March 23. as part of a medical mission trip on being reelected as a Quincy City at 7 pounds and 11 ounces and with nurse practitioners and grad- planning committee, please contact Stevie was 19.5 inches long. The family 4) Eileen Sherman ’97 (seen right) recently opened up a new shop in Thank you Heather Stevens Cro- Councilor. She is just the second South Boston dedicated to weddings and parties. nin for representing the Alumnae uate nursing students to provide Lee Taylor in the Alumnae Relations Office at female President of the Quincy resides in Dallas, TX. 5) Cassie Kyriakides Piuma ’97 made a trip to NYC on International Association at the Class of 2015’s medical care to the people of El [email protected] or 781.749.5930, City Council and she also serves Our thoughts go out to Jane Women’s Day to treat diners at the Beard House restaurant to a feast yearbook reception in January. Cercado. as the Massachusetts State GOP Bowker Finocchio whose father ext. 2247. We want to hear from you! honoring the culinary contributions of women across the globe. Heather has returned for the Please pray for Katie Hurley Be- Chairwoman. Christopher Bowker passed on past few years to check in on rube whose mother Mary Burke March 12. our newest alumnae and make Hurley passed on January 1. sure we have up to date contact vita! spring 2016 | 25 Classnotes Classnotes

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Thank you Kristina Valente for 2008 serving as our emcee at our sec- class agents ond annual Tailgate Trivia Night 1) Congratulations Jennifer in October. We had more than 40 Brittany Concannon Dunphy Krowchun ’02 who alumnae and parents join us for [email protected] welcomed a baby boy in the festivities! And we also want Hilary Ippolito October. This photo was taken to thank Kristina, Nora Tuite, and [email protected] by Kaitlyn Skerry Litchfield ’02. Katherine Shiels O’Connell for Margaret Maguire 2) Thank you Kat Bell Braim ’03 helping organize your 10th reunion [email protected] and Suzanne Murphy ’82 for at Port 305 in Quincy. Joanna Timmons hosting our NYC alumnae Congratulations to Katelyn D’En- [email protected] Kimberly Stuckart Harrington ’07 with bridesmaids, (far left) Marianne reception. tremont and her husband who wel- Gill ’07, Catherine Federico ’07, Meghan Lyons ’07, and (3rd from right) comed baby boy Jackson in July! 2009 Deirdre Conroy ’07. class agents Congratulations to Cassie Caitlin Fowkes Jamali 2002 fessional soccer this year to spend 2006 Fall Reunion Kyriakides Piuma whose new [email protected] more time with her family. Please Molly Burke class agents class agents Kristina English was one of 10 restaurant Sarma opened in pray for Nicki, as her mom passed [email protected] Francesca Corsaro is having a Ashley Peterson Molly English Sacred Heart students to be se- Somerville to rave reviews! Cassie Erin Daly away on November 25, 2015. Kara Dunford great time at UMass Amherst. [email protected] [email protected] lected for a medical mission trip to also headed to the Beard House [email protected] [email protected] She keeps very busy working Our thoughts go out to Caroline Guatemala this October. Kristina restaurant in NYC on International Kristen Cwirka Swenson Jillian Harrison Dumas Alyssa Williams Marston on fundrasing for Big Brothers/ Cahill Canty whose grandfather Margaret Holland will be providing physical therapy Women’s Day to treat diners to a [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Big Sisters and volunteering at a Joseph Paul Sullivan passed away [email protected] services, medical supplies, and homeless shelter in Amherst every feast honoring the culinary con- Ashley Peterson is working at AC Gaughen, a young adult au- Meagan Dwyer Rubino on February 5. Kara Dunford will be moving back building wheel chairs for people of week. She was also a member of tributions of women across the Tufts Medical Center as part of thor, was featured at the second [email protected] the fellowship program in the ma- Please pray for Kaitlin Moore to Washington, DC this spring. all ages. To learn more about her a team of students who advanced globe. annual Holiday Bazaar and Book Our thoughts go out to Francesca ternal fetal medicine department. McDonald, whose father Dennis Prior to leaving the south shore, trip, visit gofundme.com/jbxrc3n8. in the PricewaterhouseCoopers Please pray for Beth Monahan Fair presented by the Writer’s Loft Federico whose grandfather She received her medical degree Moore passed away on she served on the Out of the Blue National Case Competition. They Caruso and her young son Chris- on November 21. passed away on October 22. Fran- 2012 from Tufts University School of November 5. Gala committee and focused on were one of only five teams to be- tian. In August of 2014, Christian Leah Moschella recently joined the cesca also lost her cousin Marisa Medicine. Thank you Lindsey Gatto Harr and increasing the young alumnae class agents come a 2015 National finalist. caught a virus that led to an team at Cleopatra to Coretta, an Federico on March 26. In good Kristin McDonough Gowin for presence at the annual event. Eileen O’Malley Our thoughts go out to Colleen autoimmune response of severe organization which aims to iden- news, Francesca was recently 2000 joining the Out of the Blue Gala [email protected] Cahill whose grandfather Joseph swelling and lesions on his spinal tify and mentor emerging women featured in Fortune Magazine in 2010 class agents committee. Maeghan Price Paul Sullivan passed away on cord. He was recently hospitalized leaders from Egypt and the US a piece about the hardest part of class agents Meghan Corry [email protected] February 5. again. Please keep Beth and her through an international exchange 2004 being an entrepreneur and in a Emily Donovan [email protected] Julie Rohnstock is studying Congratulations to the following family in your thoughts. project that supports the dialogue class agents U.S. News and World Report article [email protected] Courtney Madden of female global journalists to about changing your financial Elementary Education at Saint members of the Class of 2013 for Meaghan Cotter Caroline Roche 1998 [email protected] build relationship, networks, and advisor. Anselm College and is set to grad- making the Dean’s List: Emily [email protected] [email protected] class agents Carolyn Launie Nolan shareable stories promoting pos- uate this semester. She is currently Smith (St. Lawrence University) Courtney Curran [email protected] itive hero narratives of women Jill O’Sullivan 2007 Angela Skeiber looking into graduate schools and and Daryl Denelle (Stonehill [email protected] making community impact. [email protected] class agents [email protected] teaching positions available in the College). Thank you to Carolyn Launie Boston area. If you, or someone Claire Duffy Thank you to We were thrilled to honor Stepha- Maura Dee Thank you to Angela Skeiber, Nolan and Courtney Madden for Kaitlyn Skerry Litch- you know, can help Julie or share 2014 [email protected] who will host a networking nie Wash as this year’s Outstand- [email protected] Caroline Roche, Emily Donovan, helping organize your 15th reunion field advice, please email her at julie. class agents at Steel & Rye restaurant in Milton. event for the Class of 2016 during ing Recent Graduate at the Out of Molly Griffin Abby Squires, and Lenna Dwyer Allison Quinn Guido [email protected] Caitlin Costello graduation week. She was also our the Blue Gala. Please see p. 18 for [email protected] Sliney for helping organize your [email protected] Ashley Kosier graduated from Ross [email protected] keynote speaker during a special the full story! 5th reunion at Tia’s on the Abigail Williams completed an in- Lindsay Deneault Hobart University School of Medicine in Mary Kate Jasper program for our seniors, Credit Waterfront. ternship at Bristol County District Rebecca Letsche [email protected] April and will start working as a Pe- Our prayers go out to Kristen and [email protected] for Life. Kerry is the executive Katherine McGill whose grand- Corinne Manning was featured in Attorneys Office in New Bedford, [email protected] diatrics Resident Physician at Our Fiona Moriarty Lindsay Worswick-Caron director of South Shore Young mother Shirley McGill passed on the North River Theater’s Novem- MA during the Fall semester. She Maeve Westwater [email protected] Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospi- [email protected] also made the Dean’s list and is tal in Baton Rouge, LA in July. Prior Professionals. March 11. ber production of Almost, Maine. [email protected] Our thoughts go out to Martha studying Criminology at Stonehill Please pray for Megan Cross to medical school, she worked in Congratulations to Jennifer Dun- 2005 Roberts whose grandfather Joseph 2011 Fall Reunion College. 2015 Hannon whose mother Noël Cross theatre, finance, and the health- phy Krowchun who welcomed Paul Sullivan passed away on Feb- passed on November 25, 2015. care industry and had traveled to baby boy Mason James Krowchun class agents class agents Emily Wheaton has been invited to class agents ruary 5. Allison Quinn Guido of Almar Central America several times as a on October 16. Mason weighed Katelyn D’entremont Emily Cross serve in Peru with the Peace Corps Catherine McAuley Construction recently shared her volunteer teacher. Ashley is look- in at 8 pounds and 15 ounces and [email protected] Our prayers go out to Kelsey Mc- [email protected] starting this August. Her love of [email protected] thoughts on renovations and re- ing forward to the change of pace was 22 inches long. Kristina Valente Gill whose grandmother Shirley Sarah Jasper service first began when she was a Elizabeth Kenneally models in an article in The Boston of living in the south. [email protected] McGill passed on March 11. [email protected] sophomore at NDA and went on [email protected] 2003 the Appalachian service trip. Globe. Our thoughts go out to Catherine Amy Wright Kimberly Harrington Stuckart was Kelsey Lutch Isabel Teixeira class agent Sullivan Teixeira whose grandfa- [email protected] married in June 2015 in Scituate. [email protected] 2013 [email protected] 1999 Meredith Daly She shares, “Four of my eight ther Joseph Paul Sullivan passed Congratulations to Mailise Marks Ciara McManus class agents [email protected] bridesmaids were NDA alumnae. I class agents Caroline Parsons away on February 5. who recently graduated from [email protected] [email protected] Amanda Callahan made lifelong best friends at NDA Gabrielle Corner Thank you Kat Bell Braim for host- Roger Williams Law School and [email protected] 2001 Fall Reunion (way better than college friends) Please pray for Kaitlynn O’Leary [email protected] Julia Madden recently served as an ing our regional welcome recep- passed the bar exam. She’s cur- and wouldn’t trade my NDA expe- whose grandfather Robert Curtis Kayla Valente intern at Boston City Hall. Jennifer Boussy Carroll class agent tion in New York City! rently living in New Jersey. Mailise rience for the world!” (See photo.) passed away on January 26. [email protected] [email protected] Alyssa Mazeika Niki Cross, a member of the received her undergraduate degree [email protected] Houston Dash, retired from pro- from Temple University.

vita! spring 2016 | 27 ...... one greatgrandchild. survived byherhusbandandtheirtwochildren,fivegrandchildren, and by manyniecesandnephews. teacher intheCityofBostonformorethan40years.Sheissurvived a classmateorfamilymemberremembered,[email protected]. families ofalumnaeintheClassNotessection Family sectionlistsonlyimmediatefamilymembersofourcurrentstudents,faculty,andstaff.Wewillcontinuetopublishupdatesonthe listings, weareabletoincludeonlybasicfamily,educational,andprofessionalinformationforalumnaeobituaries.OurFriends Listings reflectnotificationsreceivedbytheOfficeofInstitutionalAdvancementthroughApril1,2016.Inordertoaccommodateall by herthreechildren. Dunna wasthenieceofMotherSuperiorAgnesCecilia,SNDdeN. sixty yearsandissurvivedbyherdaughterDonnaOlivaGreco’76. the ForeRiverShipyardinQuincy.Shewasmarriedtoherhusband for Agency ofBostonandNewYorkthenworkedasaNavysecretaryat 2015. DunnabeganhercareerwithBlueCrossShieldInsurance Agnes Saunders’45G Mary DriscollO’Leary’41R Agnes “Dunna”McDonoughOliva’41R Rita O’RourkeLargay’40R 1940s Class In in NewOrleans,LA.ASBisaweek- ipated inAlternativeSpringBreak Emmanuel College,recentlypartic- Sarah Cataldo,afreshmanat University). Natale (CoastalCaroline mount University),andPaigeDi- Eleanor Mallory(LoyolaMary- pot-Eagan (EmmanuelCollege), Williams University),SophiaCam- colleges: AllisonMcPhail(Roger making theDean’sListattheir members oftheClass2015for Congratulations tothefollowing Deirdre alsomadetheDean’sList. tion CollegeTrackandFieldteam. eted spotonthe2015-16Assump- Deirdre Gunninghasearnedacov- ment ofAthleticsannouncedthat The AssumptionCollegeDepart- Memoriam notes passed awayonOctober28,2015.Agneswasa passedawayonFebruary24.Sheissurvived passedawayonDecember21,2015.Sheis passedawayonSeptember16, gofundme.com/thekarols. information, youcanvisitwww. broke withhisfamily.Formore and happytobehomeinPem- in lateMarch.He’sveryrelieved tion andwasreleasedtogohome months atSpauldingRehabilita- 29, 2015.Mr.Karolspentseveral in aterribleaccidentonNovember whose fatherMikewasparalyzed Please prayforMichelleKarol on largersocialissues. work witheducationandreflection spring breakthatbridgesvolunteer during theCollege’straditional long, faith-basedservicetripheld Louisiana. in AlternativeSpringBreak Emmanuel College,participated Sarah Cataldo’15,afreshmanat vita! andtheIntentionssectionofAlumnaeE-Newsletter.Shouldyouwishtohave grandchildren, andfourgreatgrandchildren. by hertwinsisterCarolynFlynnBrady‘50G,fourchildren,nine and two brothers. and twobrothers. tember 26.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis wife,son,mother,asister, Dr. MichaelG.Hughes,fatherofSamantha‘21passed awayonSep- away onJanuary9.Sheisalsosurvived byherson. Nancy Darling,wifeoflong-timefacilitiesstaffmember BobDarlingpassed Friends andFamily Sheila McNiffDirksmeier’56R Madelyn FlynnPineau’50G Mary O’ConnorGallagher’50R 1950s in WestRoxbury.Shewaslovedandadmiredbyallherclass.” fellow classmateJoanneMcCarthy“Maryraisedalargewonderfulfamily RN degreewithamaster’sfromBCinEducationforNursing.Writes class fromBostonCollegeSchoolofNursingin1954andfollowedher and threegreatgrandchildren.Shewasamemberofthefirstgraduating She issurvivedbyherhusbandandtheireightchildren,13grandchildren, by fivechildrenand23grandchildren. substitute teacherintheShrewsburyPublicSchools.Sheissurvived Sheila taughtintheQuincyPublicSchoolssystemandlaterasa passedawayonFebruary7.Sheissurvived passedawayinDecember21,2015. passedawayonDecember29,2015.

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