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VMA_AlumniMag_Summer2017.indd 1 6/26/17 1:44 PM Villa Maria Academy Dear Villa family, Board of Trustees, 2016-2017 “Know where you stand. And stand there.” Sr. Sally Norcross, CND r. Patricia McCarthy’s monthly column in the The Rhode Island Catholic reminded me of Sr. Teresa Barton, CND these powerful words of Fr. Daniel Berrigan, SJ, in what must have been the shortest Mr. Paul Bossidy college commencement address in history. I’ll bet there was some disappointment in the crowd at the length of his speech and some surprised relief too! I can’t criticize him Mrs. Rose Burkhart S though. After all, after so many days and months and years at school, is there anything more Sr. Marion Andreykovic, CND to say when the time comes to say goodbye? Ms. Helen Cannistraci How do you say goodbye to children after all these days, feast days, birthdays, ordinary Mrs. Roberta Garland days — children who came to you knee high and leave towering over you? Here at the Villa, Sr. Eileen Good, CND our children learn their ABC’s and Algebra and everything in between. They learn the story of St. Marguerite Bourgyeos. They recognize God in one another. They understand God in Mrs. Gheri Kaufman themselves. They are nurtured, day in and day out, in an Mrs. Catherine Leon environment of love, care, and respect. They grow in the Mr. James J. Liao ways of righteousness. Sr. Jane Scanlon, CND On June 10th, we said goodbye to the Villa Maria Academy Class of 2017 — our 130th graduating class. These young men and women left our school to go out into the world to continue to learn and become and do and contribute. We taught them, and all the Villa boys and girls before them, to stand and to stand firm — for love, for peace, for truth, for Christ, for one another. So to all the Villa girls and Villa boys from the Class of 2017 and every class before them, know where you stand, and stand there. We said goodbye with a hug and a prayer for God’s con- tinued grace. Go with God, Villa girls and Villa boys. Take the spirit of Marguerite with you when you go. God bless you and your family.

Sr. Teresa Barton, CND Guided by the vision Principal of the Congregation of Notre Dame, the mission of Villa Maria Congratulations to the Class of 2017 Academy is to provide Students Scholarships Acceptances NYC Specialty a foundation in Archbishop Stepinac Cardinal Spellman High School received liberating education High School High School Acceptances scholarships Fordham Preparatory Bronx High School within a nurturing School to 12 schools Kennedy Catholic of Science Catholic community. High School Professional valuing more Loyola School Performing Arts –Villa Maria Academy than $1.4 Maria Regina High Monsignor Scanlon School Mission Statement School High School Talent Unlimited million, gained Notre Dame School of Sacred Heart High School acceptance into High School Fiorello H. LaGuardia Preston High School School of the High School 4 City Regis High School Holy Child specialty high Salesian High School St. Catherine Academy schools and 9 St Jean Baptiste High The Monfort Academy School private high St. Vincent Ferrer schools. High School

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“You Gotta Have Heart” As far back as most alumnae can remember, the Villa curriculum has been enriched by a strong focus on the arts. Music remains central to the curriculum, with a regular series of classes for every grade level. Every year the 4th-grade classes focus on a musical production. This year they brought down the house with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The Junior High Drama Club gives students in grades 6 – 8 the opportunity to participate in staging a full-scale Broadway musical. All interested students — and there are many of them — can participate as a cast member, behind the scenes or in other technical aspects of staging a show. This experience of performing, collaboration and team building has countless benefits as genera- tions of Villa alumni can attest to. This year, the Junior High Drama Club added to Villa’s illustrious history of bringing Broadway to with its full-scale production of Damn Yankees — an uproarious comedy with some of Broadway’s most well loved show-stoppers. STEM-fest! Members of Preston Academy’s Math and Science Departments invited a team of Villa 7th- grade girls to participate in STEM-fest, an annual one-day event celebrating science, tech- nology, engineering and math. STEM is a cross-curricular initiative that focuses on creative thinking and problem solving to prepare students for careers of the future. Villa is focusing more and more on incorporating STEM clubs and projects that enhance rigorous math and science. The enthusiasm, encouragement, and coaching of their teachers helps too. Kayleigh, Lauren, Brianna, Jade, Kalia and Victoria worked in teams on a STEM challenge — dropping an egg from a height without cracking it. Kayleigh and Lauren were the second- place team finishing up with a pristine egg! Men and Women of Character The newest members of the Saint Marguerite Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society were inducted in a beautiful ceremony at the Villa. The honor society invites new members who exhibit scholarship, citizenship, service, leadership, and character. The purpose is to create new opportunities to further develop these traits through acts of service and leader- ship in the school community. Outgoing chapter leadership, Vice President Marisa M. and Chapter Secretary Christopher S., presented the incoming candidates with certificates of membership as new members inscribed their names in the chapter log. New leadership including Chapter President Mohani A., Vice President Megan S., and Secretary Madison S. each gave touching speeches. Plaques were presented to all graduating members. Guest speaker, Samantha Giorgio ’13 spoke, recalling the significance of her honor society experience to her personal and academic growth. In existence for 88 years, the National Junior Honor Society encompasses more than one million members across all 50 states plus US territories and Canada. Villa “Math-letes” Rise to the Challenge Villa sent another victorious team to the Iona Prep Math Olympiad coming home with the 2nd-place team trophy from a field of 15 schools. Two Villa students — Alex G. and Joe H. — topped the individual category with 1st- and 2nd-place titles, respectively. This team of 7th-graders carries on a years-long tradition of Villa success at the Iona Math Olympiad thanks to a challenging advanced level of study, individualized attention, and a confidence-building attitude that comes from insisting that math is fun!a

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Judy Mauser Morriss ’55 udy was a member of the last boarding class at the Villa Maria Academy, from 1954 – 1955. When her mother, Julia Mauser, died in September 1951, Judy was just starting her freshman year so she moved into the Villa building as a boarder joining her older sister, Nancy. Judy fondly recalls and appreciates the leadership of Mother St. Margaret who was principal during her Jschool years. Her classroom teacher, Mother St. Thomas, was especially encouraging and supportive, which she remembers as a hallmark of the entire faculty. Inspired by Villa teachers, Judy sought a career in education. She went on to get her bachelor’s degree from the in 1959 and then a Masters of Arts degree in Speech Pathology from Lehman Inspired by Villa College (CUNY) in 1972. Over a career in special education that spanned 35 years, Judy enjoyed working one-on-one with students and watching their teachers, Judy progress over the years. In the meantime, Judy travelled the world with her husband of 57 years, sought a career John Morriss. She is the mother of three and grandmother of seven. Her children — Michael Morriss, Julienne Morriss Callaway and John Morriss in education. — hold bachelors and masters degrees and have held influential positions in the world of finance. The foundation in faith she built from her years at the Villa instilled in Judy a firm belief in Catholic education. All three of her children were educated in CCD and the sacraments and graduated from Catholic high schools and two from Catholic universities — her daughter from Georgetown and her son from the College of the Holy Cross. Over the past fifty years, Judy has continued to support Catholic education through annual giving to both the Villa Maria Academy and the College of New Rochelle. a

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VMA_AlumniMag_Summer2017.indd 4 6/26/17 1:44 PM Caroline Maas Wacker ’35 aroline Wacker’s parents sent her to the Villa to make a lady out of her and it worked. At first she was a little annoyed because there were no boys but then she fell in love with the Sisters. They were “lovingly strict and treated the children like they were their own.” They gave plenty of opportunities to express her tomboy energy too. As a very athletic girl, she played on varsity teams, aced archery and even won the medal Cfor tennis — silver with two crossed rackets — two years in a row! All this athletic success came despite having to wear navy blue bloomers to practice! The granddaughter of German immi- grants, Caroline was born and raised in the Bronx, and married and raised her own children there. She remem- bers a time when the Bronx was less developed, before bridges were built and she would occasionally get a lift with her husband’s cousin in his airplane during flying lessons to visit . She even went to what she refers to as an “underground church” in the days when Fr. McHale moved Our Lady of the Assumption Parish out of a storefront, under a tent, and then finally started to dig a basement for the current church. Caroline loved her time at the Villa. Villa’s academics served her well, especially languages with four years of , French and English. She remembers the prom that took place in a famous hotel in mid-town Manhattan. For a dance it was remarkably orderly with a very little bit of movement. “Maybe the sisters though it was a bit too risqué,” she ponders. After all, things were more formal in those days. For instance, before the graduation ceremony, all the students had to line up in a classroom to be inspected for the proper attire. A girdle, a short slip, and then a long slip were all required. Despite the many garments and the hot weather, May 24th, 1935 turned out to be a beautiful and memorable day. Not long after graduation, at the age of 22, Caroline married Marty, her “perfect soul mate.” They had practically grown up together since his cousins lived across the street. While Marty got his degree at and went on to a long career at the New York Telephone Company, Caroline launched her own successful career as “a complete wife, mother, duster, cook, you name it. I threw my whole body and soul into everything I did.” Five children, 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren later, she can look back and enjoy the fruits of her labour. The faith she learned at the Villa helped Caroline survive the greatest tragedy of her life — the death at 19 of her youngest child. “Faith is baked into you in a place like the Villa. I called myself a Christian all my life but when this happened I had to forgive and really mean it. I learned that from the Sisters.” Despite the lure of the Bronx, Caroline’s oldest son, Richard, found himself in Brunswick, Georgia after a stint in the navy. One by one his siblings went down to visit and little by little the entire extended family What’s the found itself transplanted so Caroline and Marty decided to retire there too. Caroline was recently treated to a surprise party there to celebrate her 100th birthday. Out of the 66 guests, only 8 were not related. They represented 5 generations! secret to a Caroline remains independent, extroverted and generous. She is an active member of St. Mary’s where she participates in senior tours and trips including visiting her oldest grandson at his home long life? in Spain who “runs our legs off taking us all over the place when we visit.” Of course people are constantly begging for advice about how to live well. When pressed, Caroline suggests good nutrition from a diet full of vegetables. Good nutrition is important for the mind too in terms of books. An avid reader, Caroline encourages others with the insight, “Readers can visit the world right from where they’re siting.” Then there’s the question on everybody’s mind, “What’s the secret to a long life?” In Caroline’s words, “I don’t have a secret, I just live.” a

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“Children of God” 2nd-grade at the Villa is a time to study the sacraments. This year the students added a special “bread retreat” to explore the sacrament of First Holy Communion, naturally a special focus this year. The children baked bread and created mock wine out of grapes and jello. The group blessed the bread and “wine” before sharing it together. Catholic students received the sacrament at their respective churches then gathered as a Villa family to celebrate this milestone in their faith lives. Family, friends, and teachers joined for a special Mass and reception at the Villa. The children led the mass in readings, prayers, and song in a joyful ceremony. “Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May” The Villa tradition of crowning the statue of the Blessed Mother continued this year as another generation of Villa students prayed and sang in celebration of May — the month of Mary. Campus Ministry organized the ceremony that included the participation of the entire student body and members of the faculty. Kindergartners sang a special song complete with hand motions praying for the guidance of Mother Mary. Second-grade First Communicants placed flowers in vases before her statue. Sixth-graders prayed special intercessions. Eighth-grade teachers prayed over the members of the Villa Maria Academy Class of 2017. A graduating student was chosen to place a wreath of pink roses on the head of the statue. Together the entire school community prayed for continued blessings on the Villa. “Footprints on your heart” Finishing 5th grade is a significant moment in a Villa student’s life. They will leave their lower school years, and school building, behind as they embark on their junior high odyssey. A special retreat was held for the students at this emotional turning point to help them process the change, look back on happy memories of their early school years and look ahead with hope to the adventures to come. In a long and happy day together in the Great Hall, they played games, shared insights, and prayed together. The Class of 2020 culminated their retreat by stitching together a special puzzle comprised of everyone’s observations of love and faith. a

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A Hole in One Past Parent and Trustee, Dan Huxley, led the 4th annual Villa Classic to another success. Despite “gale” winds, golfers enjoyed the magnificent Rye Golf Club overlooking the Long Island Sound and delicious meals and top shelf beverages at Whitby Castle. Contests, prizes and raffles were generously shared. The grand prize was a full set of clubs won by Paul Olivo who has been a loyal supporter of the outing, golfing every year since the start. Many Villa trustees came out too. Catherine Catania Leon ’69 won the 50/50 and generously donated her prize back to the Villa. Four Villa dads including Vincent Buccieri, Chris Cavorti, Ed Delatorre and Peter Triano brought foursomes and sponsorships. As in all Villa events, the golf outing was a true community effort. Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Villa Golf Classic taking place on Monday, May 14th, 2018. “Meet me at Mary’s Walk” Among the many benefits of an 8-acre waterfront campus is how all the glorious space invites members of the Villa family to spend time together. There is no rush to leave at the end of the day when the playground, the lawn, the gym or the track make such great places for play dates. This time of year, the mild spring weather makes the Villa the perfect place for unique events that only happen here like family picnics, hot dog days, the Spring Fair, and end of the year cookout and campout.

Counting down to the big day… A new social media campaign on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accompanied Villa 8th-grad- ers in their countdown to graduation. The days leading up to graduation included many other Villa traditions for both students and families. The Mothers’ Guild hosted a dinner for 8th-grade mothers to take a trip down memory lane, sharing stories and observations, with lots of laughter and some tears. A Family Night celebrated graduates’ achievements, scholarships and honors. The students held a casual luncheon on one of their last days of school to receive their yearbooks and recognize each other’s unique roles. A trip to Holiday Hill was a day to play together. The 8th-grade dance was their first taste of a grown-up night out, not to mention a chance to step out in truly elegant attire. Finally friends, fam- ily and faculty gathered at the Visitation Center to say a final goodbye at the Graduation Mass.a

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A Catholic family very he joined with a class of the Joe Forte, PhD. ’96 involved at St. Benedict’s top Catholic boys from across oe was a student at Regis High Parish, the Fortes also the city. His solid academic School when he first encountered the sought out the Villa for its foundation continued to serve subject of philosophy. That discovery active Catholic community. him throughout his academic changed his life and now philosophy Religious education was life as he pursued his degrees is his career. He is a full time important to them. The at the College of the Holy Cross professor and academic advisor at excellent faith formation and Catholic University. J Northeast Catholic and sacramental preparation Joe’s Villa foundation has College in Warner, that Joe received at the Villa photo © Matthew Lommano benefitted him in other ways New Hampshire. impressed Regis’ resident too. Villa teachers modelled He credits the Jesuit teachers who asked Joe to carry on good teaching skills that he continues strong academic this work at Regis. to emulate in his own classroom. Mrs. foundation he All throughout his early education, Joe Catalonati and Mrs. Breen, in particular, received at the encouraged students and built up their Villa and the benefitted from the individualized attention, advice and support of teachers and school confidence with positive feedback. Though interest and there were 30 students on average, the attention of leadership. In middle school, Villa’s principal at the time, Sr. Marie, helped him get into a teachers somehow found time to invest teachers and faculty members with helping individualized attention to support students him take those first important steps. summer program at Fordham Prep that led to early acceptance after 7th-grade. But by then at different levels. Joe attended the Villa from Kindergarten. Joe had his sights set on Regis High School. Joe recently visited the Villa for his 20th His parents chose the school for his and his With the continuing accompaniment of Villa reunion. The Class of ’96 celebrated the sister’s education because, like most families, teachers, he achieved admission. unusual elementary experience they shared they were seeking the very best for their in a special school on a leafy campus with children. Even though tuition was a sacrifice, Joe felt well prepared for the challenging teachers who truly cared and put in the it proved to be worth the investment. academics of his new high school, even as time to ensure their students’ success. a

“A Dream Come True” continues from previous page neighborhood on the city buses all the way Sophie D’Ambrosio ’68 to Mother Butler High School on Pelham ophie came to the Villa as a first- Parkway. Despite the inevitable nerves as- grade student in 1961. Her father sociated with changing schools and growing had heard that it was one of the best up, she was always confident and secure schools in the area and was adamant in her academic foundation, especially in that his children should have this comparison to her friends from other schools. opportunity. After Mother Butler, Sophie ventured even SFrom the tender age of 6, Sophie remembers further afield to in Manhattan the Sisters at the Villa as gentle and kind. to pursue a degree in social work with a mi- School was a warm, nurturing place. The nor in education. After graduation she found holistic educational philosophy offered op- her calling at St. Augustine School in the portunities to excel in athletics, performing South Bronx. Her initial middle-school career arts and languages. was a challenge but the enthusiasm and “Villa teachers were smart and with it. They innocence of the students won her over and kept us ahead. We had more of a relation- her heart was set on teaching. She continued ship with them then in other schools. They at St. Augustine until she became a wife and children so, when her son was in 1st-grade, wanted to make us be the best we could be. mother. she started working part-time in the lunch They recognized our gifts and built us up.” Sophie’s experience at the Villa was a program. When she mentioned her creden- Sophie was disappointed when the high treasured part of her youth. She wanted the tials to the principal, she started substituting school closing was announced in 1968. same for her children so she enrolled them in the classroom. Her Villa career quickly After 8th-grade, she ventured out of the as kindergartners. She missed working with continues on next page

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he Outdoor Classroom enhances Villa’s ongoing curricular focus on STEM subjects by providing the tools and experience for active, hands-on, collaborative Goal: $13,100 T learning. The campaign to create the Villa’s Outdoor Raised: $7,720 Classroom is underway. Donors have contributed $7,720. To Remaining: $5,380 make your contribution, go to www.vma-ny.org/support. The Outdoor Classroom focuses on land, sea and sky: LAND, Spring Container garden SEA, Summer Oyster restoration station SKY, Fall Weather station

The garden is full of greens thanks to a community effort. John McGrath, a school parent, purchased continues from previous page repurposed wood from NYC water towers and built four accelerated from sporadic subbing 8’ x 6’ garden containers. to full-time teaching. “I thought I They were filled with topsoil was dreaming,” she says, remem- donated by Almstead Nursery bering the afternoon the principal and finished with compost called asking her to come back to donated by NYC Compost the Villa as a kindergarten teacher. Project. Jane Goodall’s Roots That was 23 years ago, and she’s & Shoots Foundation and still doing her dream job to this day. Burpee’s donated seeds and plants. In Sophie’s opinion, the Villa is still the same in many ways. Standards In March, students in for behavior are still high. There kindergarten, 1st and 2nd are countless opportunities to sing, grades started seeds under act, play sports, paint, and so much grow lights. The 2nd-grade else. There are still small class class tended the seedlings. sizes benefitting from a dedicated, When the time came, the considerate and hard-working staff. same classes plus the 4th and The campus is beautiful (though she 5th grades, transplanted them misses the old merry-go-round!) outdoors. The first harvests of bright red globe radishes were celebrated in kindergarten Most importantly, the essence of tasting parties with some memorable grimaces. Salads of lettuce were more pleasing to the Villa — “a reputation for excel- the 1st-grade students. The 4th-grade pumpkin patch will keep the excitement growing lence and a warm, loving community as students return from their summer vacations in September. Villa kindergartners also is still as strong as ever.” a raised caterpillars and released the butterflies into a garden full of pollinator plants. a

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VMA_AlumniMag_Summer2017.indd 9 6/26/17 1:44 PM Alumni news Organizing a reunion he Villa website has a new section with directions for organizing a reunion for Class of 2013 your class. Go to Reunions under the Alumni tab on www.vma-ny.org for more embers of the Villa Maria Academy T details. With support from Villa staff, organizing a reunion can be done in a few Class of 2013 recently graduated high simple steps. Staff support reunions with planning, logistics and communications Mschool. To celebrate this milestone, they but participation and leadership from the class is essential. came back to the Villa for a 4-year reunion where they shared plans for the future. Graduates from the Class of 2013 going on to college in the Fall Virtual Reunion will be pursuing pre-veterinary medicine, illus- nother way to organize a reunion tration, film production, criminology, nursing, is to do it online. Applications like physical therapy and computer science among AFacetime, Google Hangouts, and other subjects. They have gained admission to SKYPE are available for “virtual re- the following colleges and universities: unions.” Video conferences allow for conversations, slideshows, videos, and College of Mount Saint Vincent more. They serve the same purpose as College of New Rochelle physical reunions in helping people re- Fashion Institute of Technology connect, reminisce and catch up. Fordham University The Villa is indebted to our first pioneering class of Villa girls — the Class of ’53 — who revolutionized the reunion experience with the first ever Villa Virtual Reunion. Connie Owen led the effort. In some cases, it was the first time people had seen Marist College each other since graduation. Plans for a physical reunion are underway for the Marymount Manhattan College group’s 65th anniversary next year. For information about reunions, contact the Villa’s Director of Advancement, College of Mount Saint Mary Caroline Hennessy ([email protected] or 718-824-3260). Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sacred Heart University Paving Stones Stonybrook SUNY ary’s Walk, a brick pathway through the heart of the campus, leads to the SUNY Maritime Visitation Center. The walk is bordered by granite reflection benches and Syracuse University Mlined with memorial paving stones. The stones are available for $250 and University of Delaware make a wonderful way to honor your time at the Villa while contributing to sup- University of New Haven port the school. You can find more information by checking out “Paving Stones” University of Rhode Island on the Support tab of the Villa website (vma-ny.org) or by calling the school at Villanova University 718-824-3260.

Class of 1967 50th reunion he Villa Maria Academy Class of 1967 returned to the Villa for their 50th Class Reunion nearly fifty years to the day since graduation. They celebrated with a Friday evening dinner at the on Travers Island. They Tshared the country club with the Monsignor McClancy High School 50th reunion as well as the Villa Maria Academy 8th-grade dance so there was plenty of opportunity to see old friends and new ones. Saturday morning the group came home to the Villa for brunch. Sr. Louise Finn, CND, aka Mother Saint Christine Marie, welcomed the class with a blessing in the Villa convent. Rose Burkhart, Villa trustee and Alumni Relations Committee Chairperson, helped lead a tour of the school buildings and grounds. Along the way they greeted former music teacher, Sr. Louise Cormier. She was proud to know that before leaving the group sang a full-throated and completely on-key version of the school song.

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VMA_AlumniMag_Summer2017.indd 10 6/26/17 1:44 PM Ways to Give GIFTS OF CASH Make your check payable to the Villa Maria Academy and Alumni news send it using the enclosed envelope or mail to the Villa Maria Academy Advancement Office at 3335 Country Club Road, Bronx, NY 10465. CREDIT CARDS To make a secure credit card gift online, visit us at www.vma-ny.org. Go to Support/Give Now. You can also call (718) 824-3260. MATCHING GIFTS Please contact your human resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift program. If so, ask for the necessary forms and send them on to the Villa Maria Academy Advancement office at 3335 Country Club Road, Bronx, NY 10465. Planned Giving The Marguerite Bourgeoys Society recognizes individuals who support our founder’s vision for the future by including the Villa in their estate plans. The Society welcomes individuals who make gifts through bequests, charitable trusts, gifts of life insurance, or retirement assets. Your contribution is very important to the Villa. All gifts, large or small, make a difference. Thank you for your generosity. For more information, contact Caroline Hennessy, Director of Advancement, at [email protected] or (718) 824-3260.

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