The Campanile Mount Saint Joseph Academy Volume LVIII, Number 2 December 2017 Seniors network with alumnae in NYC By Brenna Reilly ’18 in their luxury fragrance divi- Presenters in the past have in- was definitely hearing from the girls around the globe, Mambo- sion and now stays home with cluded an attorney at Ralph Lau- alums, particularly Elle Hage- Ngcuka said, “Going to school Mount seniors hit the Big her daughters Eden and Beatrice; ren, CEOs from Jefferies and Co. dorn, who played basketball at should not be an act of bravery Apple on November 16! Each and Kerry Roman Columbro ’06, and JP Morgan, a journalist from Harvard. It was so interesting for girls.” year twelve seniors are invited who works in a Marketing Strat- FOX News, a Director from The hearing about how being a stu- “This really struck me because to New York City to take part in egy position at TD Ameritrade Tonight Show Starring Jimmy dent athlete has influenced her I had never thought about it this the Mount’s New York Initiative where she focuses on digital mar- Fallon, a criminal investigator career,” said Maddie Feeney. way. Girls in third-world coun- where they meet with a diverse keting including media budget for NYC Forensic Biology De- In some years, the girls have tries have to worry about being group of Mount alumnae who management, creative strategy partment, investment bankers, had the opportunity to visit and shot just for going to school ev- share some aspects of their pres- and technology and innovation commercial real estate brokers, take tours of various locations eryday. That is such a terrifying tigious careers and the various initiatives. Other notable alum- actresses, producers and so many throughout New York City in- way to live. Either worry about paths they took to find themselves nae that participated in the Initia- more. cluding NBC Studios and Lin- dying or do not attend school. in the positions they hold today. tive this year are Elle Hagedorn The students usually begin the coln Center. They have even This is why everyone in the world This year Nina Chae-Gordon, ’09, a Broadcast Associate on day with a panel of Mount alum- toured and sat in on a taping at should fight for gender equal- Maddie Feeney, Zoe Ferraro, the Features team at CBS This nae each of whom discusses her Fox News Studios. ity, so little girls do not have to Lizzie Friel, Caroline Hladik, Morning; Susan Horan ’99, who own career path and a summary This year, the students visited drop out of school to avoid being Danielle Hughes, Becca Koestler, recently began a new branch of of her job. The panel is followed the United Nations Women Offic- murdered, but can attend school, Claudia Langella, Bridget Malott, receive an education, and change Maeve McCormick, Mollie Mul- the world,” reflected Maeve Mc- len and Jacquelyn Nyzio were se- Cormick. lected to participate. “For me, the chance to go to Alumnae Director Mrs. The- the UN Women Headquarters resa Moyer said, “The Initiative was awe-inspiring and humbling. provides the girls who attend As someone who has closely fol- with wonderful alumnae contacts lowed the HeForShe campaign, for internships and networking.” being able to meet the organizer “Some of the alums’ jobs are of this campaign was mind-blow- unique where it encourages our ing. The work they do to help students to think outside of the women both in the United States box regarding career,” added and around the globe is so impor- guidance counselor Ms. Mary- tant to helping our generation and beth Competelli, who accompa- the next to achieve equal rights,” nied the girls on the trip. said McCormick. Each year the girls are met The Initiative has already ex- by Mount alumna Kate McCau- panded to Philadelphia and hope- ley Hathaway ’71, mother of re- fully will expand to Washington nowned actress Anne Hathaway, DC in the future. who is very involved in the co- The New York Initiative is an ordinating and organizing of the opportunity like no other offered event itself. at the Mount. Many girls who Hathaway introduced the idea participate in the event strongly of the Initiative to the Mount in encourage underclassmen to ap- 2011, and it was brought to life ply. in 2013. Her husband, an alumni “Overall, the NYC Initiative of LaSalle College High School, was a riveting and wonderful ex- was involved in a similar event at perience. I highly recommend it LaSalle, and she was interested for younger girls. It is a great op- in giving Mount girls the same portunity to reach out to Mount opportunity. Today, Hathaway sisters and see the impact the works closely with the Mount Mount seniors pose in New York City with Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mount has made in their lives af- to coordinate presenters and the Mlambo-Ngcuka; Kate McCauley Hathaway ’71; and Senior Advisor to the Executive Di- ter high school and college,” said itinerary for the day. rector of UN Women and Head of the HeforShe campaign, Elizabeth Nyamayaro. McCormick. The alumnae present for the “Having the chance to net- event this year included Elizabeth her career as a DNA Specialist by a question and answer session. es and met with the Executive Di- work with alumni that have Bouquard ’02, Vice President of with the Brooklyn District Attor- Danielle Hughes shared a pop- rector of UN Women, Phumzile such great connections and are Institutional Equity Sales at Ci- ney’s Office, the first position of ular theme of the day: “‘Just say Mlambo-Ngcuka, as well as the willing to help any Mount stu- tibank; Karen Bronster ’96, who its kind in New York State; Lisa yes. Accept a job even if it isn’t head of the HeforShe campaign, dent is of immeasurable impor- previously worked in the luxury Kampf Lopez ’85, a Managing your dream job.’ [An alumna] Elizabeth Nyamayaro, for a pre- tance,” said Caroline Hladik. sector in Human Resources at Director of Investor Relations explained that you have to start sentation on the Four Key Pillars Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy at Ambac Financial; and Emily somewhere and you never know of UN Women. in their perfumes and cosmetics Walker Reynolds ’07, a research- where an opportunity may lead!” In response to how difficult division and Procter & Gamble er at NBC for Megyn Kelly. “My favorite part of the day getting an education can be for Women as Founders Week highlights work for social justice By Claudia Langella ’18 demic portion of the course into with young women because I had to facilitate the creation of afford- erment and justice. Currently, their project concepts, both from a ton of support and encourage- able housing across Pennsylvania. Newns is the Campus Minister at The 4th Annual Women as my portion and the work of my ment at all phases in my life so She said that her “foundation” of Saint Joseph’s University, focus- Founders Week spanned from esteemed colleagues.” far, and I truly believe it’s the rea- social justice was formed during ing on art retreats. Monday, Nov. 27 to Friday, Dec. The first semester of the WAF son I have reached a certain level her time the Mount. Megan Schluckebier ’08 is cur- 1. course educates students on the of success and have so many op- Karly Pulcinella ’08 is a Se- rently a nurse in the emergency The week was a culmination of power of feminism in the face of portunities.” nior Program Manager at City room at the Children’s Hospital the senior seminar course Wom- injustice. Guided by their men- Kristel also explained how Year. She joined the nonprofit in of Philadelphia. She credits two en as Founders (WAF). tors, students develop projects young women should present college when she wanted to serve trips she took with Operation “I enjoyed working with the throughout the second half of the their best selves on social media. underprivileged students in Phil- Smile with strengthening her seniors,” said moderator Mrs. course. The seniors presented “Think about the long term ef- adelphia. work in social jusctice. Schlucke- Paula Soley, “and look forward to their projects to the student body fects of your posts and try to take Cristina Bernal ’08 also spent bier will begin school to earn her the completion of the remaining on Monday and Thursday. a step back and consider how it a year at City Year before she be- Master’s degree and Nurse Prac- projects.” Ms. Megan Kristel addressed might be interpreted by someone came the Evaluation Manager of titioner license. Moderator Mrs. Katie Ken- the student body about social else,” she said. the organization. She is currently On Friday, each advisory and nedy, who served as a mentor to media and personal branding on On Wednesday, senior Kat working towards her doctorate in homeroom participated in an a number of the girls, was also in- Tuesday. Mokrynski welcomed five alum- Clinical Psychology at Chestnut Hour of CODE. The Hour of spired by the seniors’ enthusiasm. “I think it’s especially impor- nae to speak about their experi- Hill College. CODE encourages students of all “It is exciting to see new ideas tant to empower younger age ence working to promote social Jaclyn Newns ’05 began her ages to get involved with com- and programs, as well as the con- women, because the sooner you justice. career while a student at the Uni- puter engineering. The Mount tinuation of previous programs realize you are the future, the Annabel Lee Genevitz ’09 cur- versity of Scranton.