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THE NOTRE DAMIAN FOR THE ALUMNAE AND FRIENDS OF NOTRE DAME ACADEMY SUMMER 2017 THE NOTRE DAMIAN From the President SUMMER 2017 In this issue Notre Dame Academy Greetings Alumnae, Parents, 1699 Hilton Drive and Friends of Notre Dame Academy, Park Hills, KY 41011 The month of May is a time of transition and transformation for many tel: 859.261.4300 and I imagine many of you celebrated graduations with friends and family. At NDA, May is always a special time as we celebrate our pa- email: [email protected] tron Mary and our graduating seniors. This year we had the added joy of breaking ground for our Excellence Without Boundaries program. www.ndapandas.org In this issue of the Notre Damian, we share many stories of transfor- mation with you our dear readers - stories that embrace our heritage and advance our mission as a school sponsored by the Sisters of The Notre Damian is published three Notre Dame. times per year for alumnae, parents, It is an honor to present our newest alumnae – the class of 2017. Each of these 157 talented young faculty, administration and friends women is prepared to embark on her life’s journey and pursue her dreams and aspirations. Our 2017 of Notre Dame Academy. The Notre graduates will attend 44 different colleges in 14 different states. Most importantly they are prepared to embrace their futures with graciousness and hope. As the President of Notre Dame Academy, I am Damian is a publication of the Notre gratified to know that they will become the next generation of women who will make a difference in our world. As I tell each of them at this exciting and somewhat bittersweet time - they will always be a part Dame Academy Advancement Office. of our NDA community and I am grateful to know they will exemplify our school’s mission in their life’s work. Our school building also begins a transformation this summer as we embark on the implementation of a master plan to renovate our 20th century school building in the first phase of our Excellence Without Notre Dame Academy Boundaries project. This will include the construction of a newly renovated chapel and our new 21st Board of Directors Departments century collaborative learning center. We marked this historic moment with a ceremonial groundbreak- ing that began with our traditional May Crowning. Our patron Mary continues to inspire us in ensuring a 2016-2017 tradition of excellence in Catholic education at Notre Dame Academy. 1 & Mr. Robert Hoffer, Chair From the President Marking our building’s transformation, our faculty, staff and administration celebrated a closing prayer Ms. Amy Quinn ’90, Vice Chair 8 From the Principal service in our current chapel on May 25. It was a moving tribute to the space that is truly the heart of our school. As we offered personal reflections on what this sacred space has meant to us as members of Ms. Lori Ritchey Baldwin Features our school community, we gave thanks for the many times we found solace, peace, joy, inspiration and Mr. Jay Bayer 9 Campus Notes the fullness of God’s love in this “very room”. It was a bittersweet moment indeed - but not unlike the mo- ment when you graduate from the place you have grown to love and begin to embark on a new journey. Mr. Chuck Berling 14 In Loving Memory The Notre Dame Ms. Amy Cauthen ’83 4 Academy Tradition As I write, I cannot help but think of our fourth SND educational principle - an integrated education for A Notre Dame Academy transformation. This is the time we acknowledge that transformation as we graduate the NDA class of Ms. Karen Finan ’77 17 NDA Advancement education is a family tradition 2017 - transformed into young women prepared to embrace the world with grateful hearts. We celebrate Dr. Michael Flick for several members of our transformation of our school in our Excellence Without Boundaries master plan to respond to the many 18 News for Alumnae opportunities of the 21st century world. And in embracing the bittersweet moments that come with say- Ms. Sarah Kubala ’01 Class of 2017 graduates. ing goodbye to the past, we hold dear in our hearts the inspiration of our mother Mary who did not say Sr. Judine Lambert, SND 19 Alum Cubs & Reunions hesitate to say “yes” to the call of our good God who asks us to embrace our future with courage and Empowering 21st hope. Mr. Tom Saelinger 20 Class Updates 6 Century Women in the Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer, CDP Name of Our Lady May you live the story of God’s goodness each day, Dr. Carol Steltenkamp ’79 22 Where in the World The NDA community honors the Blessed Mother and Ms. Susan Sturgeon ’64 petitions her blessing on Dr. Laura Dickman Koehl ’75 Sr. Mary Dennise Wagenlander, SND ’63 campaign renovations. Our Newest Alumnae We proudly welcome the following graduates to the ranks of the Notre Dame Academy Alumnae Where are they headed... Association and wish them success as they enter the next phase of their lives. Arizona State University Spring Hill College Alabama Auburn University St. Louis University Jenna Marie Arlinghaus Gabriella Marie Hacker Brianna Mae Neff Bellarmine University Thomas More College Sarah Bajric Nina Elizabeth Hafertepen Elizabeth Audrey Nienaber Belmont University Trine University Briana Marie Baker Hannah Michele Hammond Jacqueline Ann Noll Butler University Tulane University Kennedy Rayne Baugh Avery Elizabeth Harden Caroline Paige Ott Centre College United States Air Force Emily Marie Beiersdorfer Caroline Rose Hardig Georgia Eleni Papakirk Cincinnati State Technical & Community College University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Claire Elizabeth Benson Grace Margaret Harmeling Isabelle Louise Pope Eastern Kentucky University University of California Los Angeles Rebecca Janelle Ying Berling Molly Ann Hehman Alecia Willetta Radford Eastern Michigan University University of Cincinnati Kimberly Faith Birrer Katherine Marie Hellmann Lillian Ashley Rees Furman University University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Fiona Grey Blackburn Megan Marie Henize Lauren Elizabeth Reinersman Gateway Community & Technical College University of Dayton Lauren Elizabeth Bracken Maureen Elizabeth Herbe Olivia Kathleen Resing Hanover College University of Kentucky Teaghan Bernadette Brauer Olivia Claire Hollman Emily Shannon Rice Indiana University Bloomington University of Louisville Abigail Mae Bricking Angela Nicole Huston Kathleen Nicole Rice Marian University University of Michigan Jacqueline Michele Bricking Erica Lynn Huston Dymond Michelle Robinson Miami University Oxford University of Missouri Carlie Suzanne Brooks Caroline Teresa Iglesias Hannah Lynn Rovito Murray State University University of South Carolina Lindsay Rose Brossart Grace Isabella Jacobs Abigail Elizabeth Sammons Northern Kentucky University University of Tennessee Paige Marie Brunson Julia Marie James Amanda Michelle Sauer Ohio Dominican University Washington & Lee University Andria Christine Burden Carlee Ruth Jones Camryn Ashlee Scaringi Ohio State University Western Kentucky University Jenna Ann Burns Madison Anne Jones Kathleen Elizabeth Schawe Ohio University Wilmington College Emily Beatrice Buten Summer Joleen Justice Hallie Quinn Schlipf Pensacola State College Wittenberg University Skyler Giovanni Campbell Hannah Hanore Kallmeyer April Renee Schoenfeld San Diego State University Xavier University Abigail Joan Christopher Ellen Carolyn Kathman Sarah Elizabeth Schuh Savannah College of Art & Design Carolyn Kelly Collins Kayla Ann Keininger Brooke Victoria Schulte McKenzie Jordan Connor Abigail Lynn Kelly Emily Rose Schutzman This year’s graduates have distinguished themselves Isabella Marie Cooney Erin Elizabeth Kirchner Kelsey Ann Schwarber Olivia Susan Cooney Olivia Marie Kirst Macee Leigh Sesher by receiving many awards and scholarships. Danielle Marie Coyle Megan Patricia Klosterman Riley Suzanne Shelton A total of 53 students, 34% of the class, received Kendall Macbeth Crawford Anna Gabrielle Krebs Christin Marie Sherrard Carly Jae Crosthwaite Hannah Rose Kresser Anne Marie Simendinger half tuition or more in scholarships. Sophia Lourice Daniel Jordan Elizabeth Kruetzkamp Abigail Rose Slusher Madeline Clay Deye Cori Erin Ladanyi Stella Jean Smain Camryn JoAnna Diebold Nicole Marie LaMarre Amanda Christine Smith The Class of 2017 By the Numbers... Brittney Marie Katelyn Donovan Harper Anne Lamb Natalie Marie Snyder • 157 Graduates in Notre Dame Academy’s Class of 2017 Sarah Elizabeth Draud Emma Michelle Lange Sidney Paige Spivey Natalie Kate Dressman Lauren Elizabeth Lawler Chloe Elizabeth Summe • They performed over 11,000 hours of service in four years at NDA Emma Allison Duerstock Allison Grace Ledonne Ellen Christine Tenhundfeld • 549 Scholarships were offered to 154 seniors valued at over Erin Kathleen Edwards Annabelle Mary Lee Ava Christine Thaman $15.1 million in the form of direct scholarships and grants Katelyn Ann Egbers Abigail Rose Lehman Grace Leahy Thelen Jami Lynne Farwell Claire Mary Lonneman Shelby Suzanne Tomlin • 98% qualified for the Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarships Hope Miriam Feinauer Elizabeth Mary Lonneman Mayson Lee Tranter • 150 enrolled in 4-year colleges & universities Emma Nichole Finn Maire Shannon Malloy Elizabeth Marie Urban Keely Marie Finn Anna Kennedy Marksberry Evonne Claire Vandenberg • 6 enrolled in a 2-year college Aleah Rose Fischer Calli Shay Martin Elizabeth Rae Vandergriff • 71 enrolled in out-of-state colleges or universities Ashley JoAnn Fischer Keely Danielle Martin Elizabeth Marie Voet • 86 enrolled in the state of Kentucky colleges or universities CLASS OF 2017 Julia Ann Folzenlogen Julia