THE MAGAZINE OF NOTRE DAME ACADEMY

Summer 2009 · Volume 5 · Issue 2

Every Penny CountsAlumnae reflect on the current economy and students share their saving tips

These have been trying economic times for our country, our world, and our families. We see the crumbling of General Motors and other long-standing businesses. We watch Bernard Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison for committing fraud. We’ve paid more and more at our local gas stations for nearly a year. Credit cards have made it easy to live beyond our means. Greed is addictive behavior. The more we have, the more we want. And want becomes more important than need.

Decisions made on Wall Street or in boardrooms across the country or at the Pentagon have trickled down to every home on every street in every state. It seems that every week we hear of another parent who has lost a job. Most of us with any kind of investments have been affected by the economic changes. And so, at the very least, we are all reflecting on our priorities and making decisions about what’s really important. NDA is doing the same and making decisions about what is essential.

Our annual budget is essentially tuition driven with about six percent from fundraising efforts. The Board of Directors and the administrators of the school have examined every aspect of the budget and made cutbacks in areas that are not essential to the students’ educational experience. Our faculty and staff have accepted a smaller annual raise and have cut back spending in each of the school’s departments. These decisions allowed us to operate on a smaller tuition increase than was planned. I am grateful to our Board of Directors, Corporation, Finance Committee, and Business Manager who carefully oversee all aspects of the school’s assets and are making wise decisions for a strong future for NDA.

In the classrooms, our students are being taught values that we hope will bring about changes in their lifetime. Our students learn of the church’s social teachings where charity and justice are inseparable. In the Gospel of John we hear Jesus say, “I have come that you may have life and have it in abundance.”

On June 29, the Vatican released a new encyclical, Caritas in Veritate. Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that not only must we recognize and respect the legitimate rights of individuals and peoples but that God’s kingdom is promoted by “relationships of gratuitousness, mercy, and communion. To desire the common good and strive toward it is a requirement of justice and charity.” It is our hope and our intention that when a young woman graduates from NDA she has an understanding of her responsibility for the life of her sisters and brothers in this great world community.

Sister Barbara A. Barry, SNDdeN ’69 President

Notre Dame acaDemyBoarD of Directors

2009 – 2010

Tabitha Lafarge Ross ’91Chair

Sister Barbara A. Barry, SNDdeN ’69Stephen A. Brown P’04, ’06, ’08, ’13

Sister Edie Daly, SNDdeNSister Mary Farren, SNDdeN

Jennifer Merrigan Fay ’85Jeanne M. Higgins ’83Thomas Hoffman P’06

Donna Milani Luther ’70Rashaun Jamal Martin

Paul Mulligan P’99Robin McCarthy Pelissier ’77Brother Daniel Skala, CFX

Perry Vieth P’05, ’07

Notre Dame Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1853. As such, it is a school grounded in gospel values and the charism of St. Julie Billiart. Today, Notre Dame Academy’s mission is to educate young women to pursue the opportunities of the 21st century with competence, confidence, courage, and hope.

In support of this mission, vita! magazine communicates through its pages the newsworthy activities of members of the NDA community. vita! is published three times a year for alumnae, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the Academy. The word “vita” comes from the school motto: Dux, Lux, Via, Veritas, Vita – Christ is our Leader, Light, Way, Truth, and Life.

Message froM the President

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Inside this Issue2 Message from the President

4 From Main Street NDA News, Events, and Accolades

10 Congratulations Class of 2009

12 A Wealth of Wisdom Alumnae Offer their Perspectives on the Current Economy

17 Spending Strategies Where and how do NDA students spend their money?

19 College Admissions in a Recession Joan Perrault Talks Trends at NDA and Beyond

22 Advancing NDA Out of the Blue Gala and Annual Golf Tournament

25 Class Notes Alumnae News and Moves

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Ashley Simmons ’08coNtriBUtiNG Writer

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news, events, and accolades

And the Award Goes To…anastasia flaherty ’09 placed third in the Massachusetts Citizens for Life 2009 Oratory Scholarship Contest. She spoke about the value of the unborn child and the importance of human life at every stage of development.Junior Lauren Burke was named a semi-finalist for the Award for Aspirations in Computing from the National Center for Women and Information Technology. NCWIT recognized Lauren and noted her “outstanding aptitude and interest in computing, solid leadership ability, and good academic history.” Two juniors, emily Kent and Gabrielle rodman, received an Honorable Mention by the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority in their annual essay competition. Students wrote about hazardous household cleaners and proposed an environmentally friendly alternative that will have a positive impact on water quality. adaugo Ugocha ’10 was one of four finalists in the statewide Israel Arbeiter Essay Contest sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council. Adaugo’s essay was chosen from over 300 submissions. She won a trip to Washington, D.C. to tour the Holocaust Memorial Museum and other historic sites.

What I Did on My Summer Vacation: Faculty EditionScience teacher maura Lockett taught marine ecology to students in grades one through four at Duxbury Bay Maritime School. The group learned about local ecosystems and visited beaches, salt marshes, and tidal flats. Karen santilli, a member of the Athletics Department, participated in foster parent classes and will soon be

licensed to welcome a foster child into her home. She and her husband hope a new member of the family will arrive in the coming months. Social studies teacher Joan Delany traveled to Europe with her daughter and attended a dance festival in Vienna, Austria. erin fontana ’97, a member of the social studies faculty, received a grant to study at Oxford University this July. Visual and performing arts teacher abby russell trekked through Asia this summer spending July and early August in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. While in Phnom Phen she met with a friend who is doing a fellowship in Cambodian street theatre and had the chance to work with performers on a new show.Librarian carol troy and her husband traveled to Alaska over the summer. The pair explored the interior by train and checked out the icebergs by boat. The technology team – Kim Weckbacher, cathy callahan, and mike minihane - offered technology trainings to faculty members this summer. Classes included Smart Board 101, Adobe Photoshop, and Powerpoint. Art teacher Lisa marder taught digital photography and Photoshop for beginners through the South Shore Art Center. This week long class was held in July at NDA.

Best WishesWith best wishes for the future, we say goodbye to the following faculty and staff who leave NDA to pursue other interests this fall: sister adrienne curran, sNDdeN, magdalena malinowska, John macDonald, Debra mccourt, Joseph miller, and sarah o’connor smith ’98.

Giving BackMembers of NDAid worked tirelessly this spring to organize the second annual “Cookie Campaign.” The Campaign raised funds to support the work of Partners in Health in Haiti. Thanks to the many generous contributions of the NDA community, NDAid raised over $1,100.

Art AccoladesCongratulations to senior Lisa Lamir who designed a poster for driving safety and won 1st Place in Plymouth County AAA’s annual poster contest. celeste chen ’10 and alison Wotton ’10 joined high school juniors from all over Massachusetts at the Worcester Art Museum to participate in the Massachusetts Art All-State. The program provides students two days of exploration and collaborative art making with professional artists. Only a quarter of the schools participating this year had more than one candidate selected and NDA was fortunate to have two students attend.

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Art students had a strong showing at this year’s Tenth Congressional District Art Competition sponsored by Congressman William Delahunt. Katherine Baker ’10: 1st Place in Photography (above)sara corben ’10: 1st Place in Mixed Media

Senior Colleen Ryan and Mrs. Grabowski used the press to create a print with the monotype press and soy based inks.

One Book One School: The SequelThe One Book One School Committee is pleased to announce the selection for the 2009 - 2010 school year: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This novel, by Mark Haddon, is part comedy, part mystery story and is great fun to read! Parents, alumnae, faculty, and students are encouraged to read the book this summer. Programs and events to enhance the reading of the book will be planned throughout the year. Watch for further announcements. From the book jacket: “Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. Although gifted

with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer and turns to his favorite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. Author Mark Haddon writes a deeply funny, poignant, and fascinating novel that portrays a person whose curse and blessing is a mind that perceives the world literally.”Need to order The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time? Shop online via Goodshop.com and a portion of the proceeds will go to NDA. Simply enter “Notre Dame Academy” when prompted and select the Hingham, MA option.

elizabeth Bisio ’10: Honorable Mention in Computer Art Lisa Lamir ’09: Honorable Mention in Photography Katharine sease ’11: Honorable Mention in Mixed Media

Resources for the ArtsThe Art Department is excited about the addition of a professional quality monotype press. This purchase will allow the department to expand into printmaking. Art teacher monice Grabowski, a printmaker and painter by profession, is already incorporating the press into her classes.

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Fall2009 Calendar of EventsA partial listing of dates and activities of interest to alumnae, parents, and friends. Please visit the school’s website at www.ndahingham.com for a more complete listing.

September 9 Opening School Year Liturgy 10 Booster Meeting 10 Freshman Parent Reception14 League Meeting 17 Back to School Night 22 Reunion Kick-Off Reception

October1 Fideles Reception5 League Meeting 8 Alumnae Networking Reception 18 Admissions Open House 23 Heritage Day

November2 League Meeting 5 Admissions Open House 12 Booster Meeting 15 Mother-Daughter Event 24 Thanksgiving Liturgy 28 Young Alumnae Reunions for the Classes of 1994, 1999, and 2004

Service in San Antonio While most of the Northeast was suffering from cool temperatures and rain this June, 14 campus ministry volunteers traveled to the 100 degree heat of San Antonio, Texas for a week-long service learning opportunity. The girls joined 150 other teens from across the country to participate and serve through Young Neighbors in Action (YNIA) a Catholic service organization. For five days from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the girls assisted at community centers in the greater San Antonio area. One group of girls developed activities and programs for young children, while the other group painted a large wrought-iron fence surrounding one of the centers and spent some time

with the center’s children in the afternoon. Throughout the week, the entire YNIA group participated in prayer and reflection, liturgy, and community building. A few of the fun evening activities during the week included a cookout at Brackenridge Park and a cultural night with food, music, dancing, and the breaking of a piñata. The girls were also able to participate in a Spanish-spoken mass. Chaperone cathy callahan remarked how committed the girls were to their projects. “I wasn’t sure we were going to finish painting the fence by the end of the week, but the girls were so committed to finishing that even in the heat, their energy was contagious!” Although there wasn’t much time for sight-seeing the group did enjoy a night out at an authentic Mexican restaurant and explored the San Antonio River Walk.The students who served on this mission trip were: juniors anneliese abboud, melissa Branagan, catri Brown, Bridget Bulger, Heather flaherty, caitlin flanagan, Jennifer Gerhard, Brenna shanahan, tori smeglin, abby squires, Kelly Voke, amanda Zaniewski and sophomores courtney Loftus and molly Best. The accompanying adults were technology staff member cathy callahan, guidance counselor Heidi Hayes, and theology faculty member Joseph miller.

World languages faculty members marianne martin, anne marie Gean, magdalena malinowska, and 24 juniors and seniors traveled to Spain and Portugal this spring. They explored the walled city of Toledo, the architecture in Madrid, the cathedrals of Cordoba, and the chocolate in Obidos. Students even viewed an exciting bull fight in Seville, as well as several palaces in the region. Mrs. Martin shared, “All of our guides commented on the Spanish ability of our students and on their intellectual curiosity. We were true ambassadors for America and the NDA community should be proud.”

Social studies teachers erin fontana, marie Hoy, and 21 juniors traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Close-Up program. The program encourages students to explore Washington and meet with elected officials and policy experts. During the trip, students enrolled in Joseph miller’s poverty class had the chance to hand-deliver a letter to Congressman William Delahunt regarding Senate Bill 729, The Dream Act of 2009. The Bill would allow the children of undocumented immigrants, who currently reside in the United States, to apply for financial aid to college.

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Far and Away from NDA

Home to 1.3 billion people, China is a crowded, busy, dynamic, and fascinating country, as three faculty members discovered during April vacation. World languages teacher Jane Wessen, Librarian Pat Bologna, and Assistant Principal connie Hyder traveled to China as part of an educators’ tour and visited the cities of Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai. They observed university and high school classrooms, learned about the history of the country, and investigated the possibility of bringing the Chinese language to NDA.

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Winter Sports Wrap-Up

Winter Cheerleading Led by Captain taryn Leroy ’09, winter cheerleading had yet another stellar season cheering for the Eagles of BC High. Placing second, first, and fourth in the Bristol Plymouth, Braintree, and Attleboro competitions, respectively, the team qualified for the Regionals and placed fourth.

Dance TeamCaptained by seniors Kelly mccarthy and stephanie Barry, the dance team competed in the Emmanuel Dance competition, where they placed third, and the Dance Explosion Competition, earning a gold medal. The dance team also wowed crowds while performing during the half time of many NDA basketball games.

Basketball StAtE CHAMPIONSWith an overall record of 21-5, including tournament, the varsity basketball team had a spectacular season. After qualifying for the Division II State Tournament, the Cougars defeated Walpole to become South Sectional Champs and went on to beat

Arlington Catholic for the Eastern Mass. Championship. Qualifying for the Division II State Championship, the Cougars stunned fans with an unbelievable performance against Millbury, earning them the title of Division II State Champions. Led by Division II Boston Globe Coach of the Year, michael Barrett, and senior captains Jessica aruda and Kelsey reilly, the NDA basketball team capped off one of the most successful seasons in school history.

Alpine Ski LEAGUE CHAMPIONSEarning first place in Ski East, the alpine ski team had an overall record of 61-3. The team had seven individuals qualify among the top 18 female skiers invited to participate in States: Kara Dempsey ’09, marie Gilman ’12, Jennings crupi ’09, Dylanne axelson ’11, stephanie mcsherry ’12, Heather flaherty ’10, and Becca Dickinson ’10. The seven All-Stars led NDA to its most successful season yet, placing 12th out of 20 at States.

Ice HockeyIn their fifth season, ice hockey placed second in the Catholic Conference with an overall record of 11-9-2, including tournament. The team hosted the Cougar Classic Invitational and qualified for the MIAA Sectional tournament. Receiving the 12th seed, the team defeated

Milton but was eliminated in the quarterfinal round. emily Larosa ’09 became ice hockey’s first Globe All Scholastic honoree. meaghan Leong ’10 received the Hobey Baker Character Award, and maggie Burke ’09 received the Steven Matheny award.

GymnasticsLEAGUE CHAMPIONSWith a league record of 7-0, 8-1 overall, gymnastics earned their second consecutive league championship. The team qualified for the Sectional meet for the first time in NDA’s history and placed first and fourth at the Cranberry Conference League meet. Six NDA gymnasts received medals at this meet, and four gymnasts were selected to the Cranberry North All Star Team.

Indoor Track LEAGUE CHAMPIONSNamed DCL Division II Champions and Catholic Conference Champions, the indoor track team had an unbelievable season, with an in league record of 8-0. NDA placed fifth at the Division II State Relays and had exemplary performances at the MSTCA Invitational. The team placed 10th at the Dual County League Championship and second at the State Sectional meet. In early March, the team

placed first in the A Division. The team went on to capture the fifth spot in the Mass Bay League, B Division with a league record of 1-4.

SoftballCONFErENCE CHAMPIONSSoftball placed first in the Catholic Conference, with a league record of 10-0 and an overall record of 15-3, including tournament. Led by senior captains Jess crimaldi, maggie Holland, and Lauren tarpy, the team qualified for tournament, but lost to Bishop Feehan. All-stars included Jess crimaldi ’09, Bridget costantino ’10 , Lauren tarpy ’09, and Bridget Nestor ’10.

TennisCONFErENCE CHAMPIONSThe tennis team placed first in the Catholic Conference with an overall record of 12-6 and a league record of 10-0. Qualifying for the tournament, the team defeated Barnstable in the first round after a bye, but lost to King Phillip in the quarterfinals. Senior captain Jill mcQuiggan fared well in the individual tournament and advanced to the third round.

Track CONFErENCE CHAMPIONSSPOrtSMANSHIP AWArDThe track team boasted an overall record of 10-1 and a

league record of 5-0, with 10 girls named all-stars. Traveling to Ichan Stadium in New York, the team competed against some of the nation’s top track teams. In the NDA Cup, NDA took its 11th straight victory and was named first in the Catholic Conference for the 21st consecutive season. The team also won the Division II MIAA Team Sportsmanship Award for the eighth time.

Golf StAtE CHAMPIONSEarning their eighth consecutive state title, golf went 14-0 this season, improving their winning streak to 135-0. Freshman alison eleey was named Globe Player of the Year. NDA took three of the top ten slots at the Mass Bay League North Individual tournament. Representing NDA at the State Team tournament were alison eleey ’12, rachel sederberg ’09, Katie mcNulty ’10, Lauren flynn ’12, aimee Dubois ’12, and erin o’connell ’12.

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competed at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston and the 4 x 800 meter relay team placed eighth, becoming the 30th ranked team in the nation.

Spring Sports Wrap-Up

LacrosseLacrosse finished the season with an overall record of 12-3-2, 13-4-2 after tournament. The team had nine nominees for All-Scholastic, including senior captains erin casey, Luci Driscoll, and Kelsey reilly. The team was highlighted as a High School Friday game of the week on Fox 25. Qualifying for tournament, the team lost to Wellesley in the semi-finals. Grace ciolfi was selected for the Lower New England team and led the team with 73 points.

SailingSailing started off their season participating with two weekend regattas. Competing in the Icebreaker, hosted by Boston Latin, and the Donald Greene Regatta, hosted by Lincoln-Sudbury, the team performed well. Captains Katy Baker ’10 and courtney mcKinnon ’09

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Congratulat ions Class of 2009!Family and friends of the 144 members of the Class of 2009 gathered on May 22 to celebrate the graduation of NDA’s 156th class. The graduates – hailing from 23 communities – were accepted at 172 different colleges

For the first time in the school’s history, NDA honored two valedictorians – Courtney M. Dagher (l) and Jennifer M. White (r).

Salutatorian Joanna E. LeRoy was recognizedfor her achievements.

Kara E. Dunford was presented with the St. Julie Award by Principal Kathleen Rowley Colin ’89. The Award is given annually to the student who best personifies the qualities of NDA’s patron saint.

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“Always make a place in your lives for service to others. NDA has fostered this spirit in you, but, please, try to keep it alive throughout your years.” Maureen Keaveny Feeney ’66, Boston City Councilor

“Life is not a series of experiences that we rush to in anticipation of reaching the next There. Rather, life is in this moment, happening right now.” Victoria Mulloy, student graduation speaker

Final Thoughts vita! editor Katie Quinn Miller ’97 spoke with four graduates and asked them to reflect upon their time at NDA and what the school motto – faith, character, scholarship – means to them.

faith “NDA has strengthened my spirituality. Endings are sad, beginnings are scary, and faith is the tool that brings you through.” Isabella Villani

Character “As I prepare for college in the fall, I am comforted knowing that NDA has more than prepared me for the future. I have matured and grown into a young woman ready to embark upon the next chapter of my life.” Amy Tyburski

scholarship “Always remember to work hard. School work can be difficult to keep up with at times, but your teachers are preparing you for college. It will all be worth it when you open those acceptance letters in the mail!” Julianne Kelley

“At NDA I was placed in an environment where I could be proud of my academic achievements. I was given the tools to explore new realms of thought and develop my cognitive abilities to their greatest potential.” Elizabeth Douglas

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A Wealthof Wisdom

Alumnae Offer their

Perspectives on the

Current Economy

For wisdom, and perhaps a measure of comfort, vita! turned to NDA’s alumnae for their perspectives on the recent changes in the economy. The past often provides a guide to the future, and their stories and reflections offer hope that the country will learn something from this tumultuous economic year.

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Dorothea Ryan ’44GHingham, MassachusettsNDA Experience: Dorothea and her older sister took the streetcar from her family home in Brighton to the Granby Street campus Family: Dorothea is the last surviving sibling of a family with four children. She has a large extended family on the South Shore, 11 nieces and nephews and 18 grand nieces and nephewsEducation: Trinity College, Washington, D.C. Work Experience: 34 years with the telephone company in various assignments

Dorothea Ryan is sympathetic to younger generations who face the constant barrage of a consumer

culture that encourages all of us to buy, buy, buy! From cell phones, to computers, to online shopping, people today have more temptations to make purchases. Dorothea, who is very close to her family, notes how difficult it must be for young parents to find a balance between deprivation and spoiling children with too many material items. When growing up, doing without was more common. She notes that her generation was used to “muddling through” and not buying just anything they wanted.

When asked if she has advice for later generations, she hesitates to offer any suggestions, “I wouldn’t presume to tell anyone what to do with their money, because it is such a personal decision.” Yet, she believes this economic decline teaches everyone lessons to think twice and to pause when making purchases. “This difficult time has taught all of us a great deal – whether you were directly impacted or not.” She wonders, “Perhaps we will return to the more frugal ways of the past.”

The economy has influenced Dorothea’s buying decisions as well. Although she considered purchasing a new car this year, she decided to hold off and she tries not to make unnecessary driving trips to save gas – she notes that the days of the “Sunday afternoon drive” are gone.

This difficult time has taught all of us a great deal – whether you were directly impacted or not.

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Mary Ganley Montanari ’71Norwell, MassachusettsNDA Experience: Mary fondly remembers freshmen homeroom with Sister Helena Margaret, who encouraged her to tutor underclassmen in algebra Family: Mary is married and enjoys spending time with her family on the South ShoreEducation: Manhattanville College Work Experience: Mary began her career at State Street Research & Management Company in Boston in 1975. She now owns her own firm and is a certified financial planner.

Investing in the market can be an emotional roller coaster these days, and as a financial planner, Mary Montanari began many days this past year responding to client calls and emails asking, “Have you ever seen anything like this?” Indeed, Mary knows from personal experience that the recent recession is part of the inevitable ebb and flow of the economy. Her parents grew up during the Depression and were taught to sacrifice during World War II. They encouraged Mary to be grateful for employment and benefits and shared with her the value of saving for a rainy day. To this day, Mary ensures that she spends only what she can afford.

The housing market was one of the first indicators of an overheated economy and Mary notes an important shift in culture. “For so long, when Americans bought a home it was to secure a place to put down roots and to grow a family for a lifetime.” She adds, “In the past few years

we saw how individuals leveraged their homes to support their spending habits – or “flipped” houses to make a quick profit. Many finance companies were only too happy to take advantage of this shift, which ultimately led to our current credit crisis.” Yet, even with so many negative economic reports, Mary sees many positive outcomes as well, “Young people today – particularly those under 40 – understand the importance of saving for their retirement and are taking advantage of pre-tax savings plans. As someone who enjoys educating people about smart investments, I couldn’t be happier than when I see people saving!”

Young people today – particularly those under 40 – understand the importance of saving for their retirement and are taking advantage of pre-tax savings plans.

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Sound and Seasoned Financial Advice Mary Ganley Montanari ’71, a certified financial planner, has worked in the financial sector for over 30 years. She has owned her own business for 10 years and advises clients from her office in Norwell, Massachusetts.

Mary offered to share her wisdom about managing money with vita! readers. Whatever your financial interests or concerns might be, her practical suggestions are a solid reminder of some basic principles.

Find a Way to SaveWith rising health care costs, increasing inflation rates, and stagnant salaries, saving is more difficult than ever. At the very least, put away what you can each month in an accessible account. Ideally, individuals should have a three to six month emergency saving fund.

The Stock Market is on SaleWhen Macy’s gives out coupons and offers discounts, consumers head to the register. Right now, Wall Street is on sale. Despite the downturn, the stock market remains the best place to invest for the long term. This is an ideal time to re-balance your portfolio.

Buy AmericanWith so many jobs and industries going oversees, what better way to support the U.S.A. than to invest in American companies? There are some real deals out there now and investing in an American business for the long term is a solid (and patriotic!) decision.

Think GreenAmerica’s future is in green industries. Investing in a green company for the long-term may result in profitable results in the future. To learn more, check out Thomas Friedman’s book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution - And How it Can Renew America.

Get a Financial Check-UpFind a knowledgeable advisor, not a salesperson, to take a look at your investments from time to time. This outside perspective can be an invaluable tool to ensure you are on your way to a secure financial future.

Papal Call to a People-Centered EconomyOn June 29, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI released an encyclical which calls for a radical rethinking of economics that it is guided not simply by profits, but by justice and the common good. The following is taken from a news brief which appeared in the Catholic News Service:

Will Pope Benedict’s encyclical take root? Only time will tell.Now that Pope Benedict XVI’s long-awaited social encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”), has been released, a key question arises: Will the pope’s call to reform economic and social systems so they encompass broader moral values while focusing on human development be taken seriously by the world’s decision-makers? It just may happen, said several Catholic business leaders, social justice advocates and those involved with developing social policy. Certainly, they concluded, there is no better time than the present – as the world struggles to overcome its deepest economic recession in nearly 80 years – to give ethical concerns greater consideration in policy decisions. “This (the encyclical) is a message people are open to,” said John Carr, executive director of the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “The idea that business as usual, that economics as usual, that economics divorced from ethics is the way forward has taken a huge hit. I think almost everybody understands that what we have here is not only an economic failure but a moral failure,” Carr added.Copyright (c) 2009 Catholic News Service.Reprinted with permission from CNS.www.catholicnews.com

Mary Fleming ’59RMedford, MassachusettsNDA Experience: Mary traveled between NDA Roxbury and her home in Medford each day, a roundtrip commute of nearly three hours Family: Mary and her brother grew up with their parents and grandparentsEducation: Emmanuel College, where she earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degreeWork Experience: Mary began her career as a teacher at St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Somerville and then taught in the Cambridge Public Schools for 32 years

“If you work hard and earn an honest pay, you can do anything you want to do and go anywhere you want to go.” These are the words that Mary Fleming’s mother, Ann Grady Fleming ’27F, often referred to when she was growing up. Mary describes her mother as a “do-er” who had a strong work ethic and was committed to volunteering.

Pitching in where help is needed was a principle instilled in Mary at home and also at NDA. She notes the strong tradition of community service that united NDA women through the years. In fact, Mary and her mother served on NDA’s Alumnae Association together for 20 years. With the decline in the economy, she is encouraged by reports that volunteerism is on the rise. Now retired, Mary devotes her extra time to volunteering at Medford City Hall and Emmanuel College. Mary recently participated in the College’s 90K Initiative which tallied alumni volunteer hours in recognition of the College’s 90th anniversary celebration. The campaign surpassed its goal and Mary was proud to contribute her volunteer hours to such an extraordinary initiative which encompassed the efforts of so many dedicated alumni. 4

With the decline in the economy, Mary is encouraged by reports that volunteerism is on the rise.

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Spending STRATegieS

Where and how do NDA students spend their money? What do these decisions reveal about young-consumer spending habits in a declining economy?

The contracting economy is not only hitting the wallets of moms and dads – teens are clearly grasping the seriousness of the recession. Juniors in Joan Delany’s American History class studied the Depression this spring and were asked to reflect upon the lessons learned from that time and how they could save their own families money. Although some answers may seem youthful at first, the students highlighted on the following pages show they are taking personal responsibility and thinking twice before making spending decisions.

Sydney Fortin 17, CohassetJob: Buttonwood Books and Toys in CohassetActivities and Interests: work and her youth group

Sydney knows she could save her family money by cutting back on the little things. Cell phone calls, texting, and on demand television are expenses that add up very quickly. Sydney shares that most of her own spending money goes to shopping, coffee, and the movies, but knows that if her family needed it, she could reduce her spending. She notes, “When you are going through tough times, it’s important to take out the extras in your life.”

Victoria Barney17, QuincyJob: Dunkin Donuts Activities and Interests: Key Club, math team, and lacrosse

Victoria works at Dunkin Donuts in Quincy nearly 20 hours a week to help

her mom with tuition costs and she is proud that she is able to contribute to her education. With tips, Victoria makes about fifty extra dollars to spend on herself each month. She shares that a lot of her spending money goes towards breakfast and lunches and she plans to save money by making her own meals next school year.

“When you are going through tough times, it’s important to take out the extras in your life.”Sydney Fortin ’10

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SadiyaBruce16, BostonActivities and Interests: Model Congress, yearbook, and graphic design

Sadiya hopes to save more in the coming year. “Instead of spending extra money just because I have it in my wallet, I should save my money that’s left over from my necessary

purchases.” Sadiya can often be found putting change into the vending machine at NDA or

buying school lunch. She shares that this is where she spends a good deal of her cash each week.

Gabrielle Rodman17, CohassetWork: waitress at Bellarmine House, a residence for Jesuit priestsActivities and Interests: drama club, tennis, and Campus Ministry

Gabrielle freely admits that she is a shopaholic and enjoys her trips to the mall. But with this downturn in the economy, she’s become an expert bargain hunter. She shares, “I must admit that I do spend a large amount on unnecessary purchases. With this poor time in the economy, I am starting to realize that I need to make cutbacks in my spending!” One method that has helped Gabrielle save money – having her paychecks directly deposited to her bank account.

“Instead of spending extra money just because I have it in my wallet, I should save my money that’s left over from my necessary purchases.”Sadiya Bruce ’10

EmilyDoran17, HansonJob: sales associate at Justice, a tween clothing store, and waitress at the

Village at Duxbury, a senior living communityActivities and Interests: work and hockey

With two jobs, Emily keeps busy after school and during the summer. She is proud to earn a paycheck each week and pays for her own things. Emily knows she can cut down on her frequent visits to fast food restaurants and put more cash into her savings for college. Her one indulgence: getting manicures – she’s not sure if this is something she’s ready to give up!

ShawnaGillen16, HinghamJob: cashier at Stop and ShopActivities and Interests: softball

Shawna’s expenses include clothes, iced coffees, and lunches at Panera. When asked how she can cut back to help her family, Shawna’s answer is both frugal and green. She plans to limit her computer use to save on electricity and shorten her showers to reduce water bills. She expects these steps can lower home energy costs.

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College Admissions in a recession

Joan PerraultTalks Trends at NDA and Beyond

The economic crisis has left students and parents wondering more than ever about affording the cost of a college education. Joan Perrault, director of guidance and academic programming, has advised NDA students for nearly thirty years and describes this admissions cycle as the most uncertain in her career. She offers her perspective on how the recession has altered the way seniors apply to colleges.

The idea of applying to “financial safety schools” is a reality for more and more families. How did you see this play out this year?

This past fall the recession was on everyone’s mind as we saw the economy decline so swiftly. The fall months are also the time that seniors are pulling together their final lists of colleges and universities. We heard from many concerned parents and we

advised our families to be prepared for anything. Both well-endowed colleges and tuition dependent colleges were facing uncertain futures and we knew this would affect the admission decisions. On average, our seniors apply to eight schools. This year, that number increased slightly, but we heard more talk about applying to public colleges.

Like so many public institutions, the University of Massachusetts was flooded with applications and we saw that trend here – 40 students applied to UMass Amherst last year and 53 applied this year. Yet, it turned out that actual enrollments weren’t any higher than usual for public institutions. It seems that many private institutions were able to step-up their financial aid packages in order to maintain their enrollments.

NDA students matriculate at private vs. public colleges as we did last year.

With families facing increasing financial uncertainty and colleges dealing with shrinking endowment funds, it was difficult for colleges to estimate how many freshmen would accept their offer of admission this year. Did you see an increase in the number of students placed on the waitlist?

Nationally, there was an increase in the number of students waitlisted and we saw them moved off the waitlist earlier. Traditionally, colleges contact students on the waitlist after the universal deposit date of May 1, yet some colleges were able to anticipate the number of slots that were going to be available and contacted waitlisted students in April. The difficulty with moving off the waitlist is that colleges

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In fact, when all was said and done we saw virtually the same percentages of NDA students matriculate at private vs. public colleges as we did last year.

With families facing increasing financial uncertainty and colleges dealing with shrinking endowment funds, it was difficult for colleges to estimate how many freshmen would accept their offer of admission this year. Did you see an increase in the number of students placed on the waitlist?

Nationally, there was an increase in the number of students waitlisted and we saw them moved off the waitlist earlier. Traditionally, colleges contact students on the waitlist after the universal deposit date of May 1, yet some colleges were able to anticipate the number of slots that were going to be available and contacted waitlisted

In some regards, this year was more of a student’s market. More competitive colleges accepted more students to secure tuition income and that benefited our students who may have considered the school a reach.

students in April. The difficulty with moving off the waitlist is that colleges have often used up the financial aid they can offer and we saw that our students’ decisions were impacted heavily by the financial aid packages this year.

In some regards, this year was more of a student’s market. More competitive colleges accepted more students to secure tuition income and that benefited our students who may have considered the school a “reach.” Our acceptance rate has always been quite strong, but overall this year it was a few percentage points higher than last year.

The early-decision application is a popular option for many students. Did the economy affect this process at all?

Early action (the non-binding option

to apply early) is a popular choice for many NDA students. We continued to see a trend in early applications and I think this was due to two distinctly different phenomena. First, because of the increasing numbers of college applicants, some families were hoping that by applying early their daughter may have an advantage in the admission process. Second, some families added last minute early action applications to public colleges and universities as a response to the economic downturn.

We did see a few more early action acceptances to colleges that may normally defer students to the regular applicant pool, likely due to the fact that colleges really didn’t know how large their regular applicant pool would be.

Colleges are increasingly tracking a student’s interest in their school. Can you explain how this may influence a college’s decision and how students can express their interest?

We began seeing this trend about five years ago. The Common Application used by nearly all colleges is now online and so applying to colleges is now as easy as hitting the send button. Most colleges report that they’ve seen a dramatic increase in applications due to the rise in the college age population and ease of applying online – so colleges and universities needed to find a way to gauge an applicant’s true enthusiasm for the school. Many institutions now measure “demonstrated interest” by tracking phone calls, campus visits, e-mails with admissions counselors, and attendance at information sessions.

Recently, a college that typically accepted most of our students had placed several on the waitlist. I spoke with the admissions representative and he noted to me that the girls on the waitlist had not visited the campus. Now, these girls were ultimately accepted, but interest matters,

10 colleges are right for them, then I would encourage them all to apply. We try to give the students a sense of what the admission outcome might be, based on historical data, but there are so many variables that go into an admission decision that there are sometimes outcomes that are different than the norm.

Having said that, we are always introducing students to additional colleges to consider that might also provide a good fit. If a student were to tell me, for instance, that she is interested in applying to a particular college, my job is to support that but to also offer her suggestions she may not have considered. 4

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distance away, there are other ways to show interest besides visiting the campuses – attend a local information session or call the Admissions office to ask if there could be a local interview arranged, for instance.

How does a counselor guide students from the same high school who want to apply to the same 10 colleges. Not all students will get in. How do you guide them to be successful at other schools?

The key is that students need to find colleges that offer the right fit for them. If I have a number of students who all feel that the same

College Application Tips for Seniorsn Treat all of your choices like “first choies!” Then you won’t be disappointed with the outcome.

n Always apply for fnancial aid. Sometimes there are scholarships that are offered to families regardless of their need factor, but are still offered only if the family has completed financial aid forms.

n “Double depositing” is not an appropriate step. By May 1, colleges expect a deposit, which reserves a spot in the freshman class. If you have questions or concerns, you should contact the college well in advance of the May 1 deadline.

especially at the margins. If students do not demonstrate a tangible interest in a college, those who may have been waitlisted in years past may now be denied, while those who may have been accepted may be waitlisted.

We changed our guidance curriculum for juniors to explain to students how to demonstrate their commitment to the school. I sometimes hear from parents that “if our daughter gets in we’ll then visit the school,” and while this may be a good strategy for schools that are farther from New England – knowing that many colleges are keeping track of contacts may encourage families to reconsider this strategy. For colleges that are a

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advancing NDA

Out of the Blue Success! The inaugural Out of the Blue Gala on March 28 was a huge success! NDA raised in excess of $120,000 to support financial aid programs. More than 400 alumnae, parents, and friends of the Academy were in attendance. Our master of ceremonies for the evening was WBZ sportscaster Alice Cook P’10 and after cocktails and dinner, auctioneer Dan Flynn helped to make the Gala auction a memorable part of the evening.“It was a truly special night for NDA,” remarked President Sister Barbara Barry, SNDdeN. “To have so many people from every part of our NDA family was just overwhelming.” Many good things happened for NDA that night, not the least of which were all the “wishes” that came true for our faculty and staff. Auction goers were able to “purchase” specific items from the school’s wish list. Their generosity made possible items as varied as an altar cloth, telephoto lens, coaching education grants, and even a field trip to the Brockton District Court for a social studies class.

1: Committee Chair Dianne reilly P’98 ’00 ’09 and Committee members Nicollette reilly Disch ’98, collette rajotte P’12, marci toma P’08 ’10, and michele Joy P’07 ’09; 2: Committee Chair robin mccarthy Pelissier ’77 poses for a photo with a friend; 3: Jack and rosemary macKinnon P’88 ’92; 4: michael and christine Puzo P’96 ’98 with faculty member anne marie Gean; 5: edward and Patricia DeGraan P’86 ’89 with family friend Jeanne maclellan ’86; 6: Alumnae and current parents, Linda shaughnessy Leroy ’80 P’09 ’12 and tricia foynes roach ’80 P’09 ’11; 7: Master of Ceremonies alice cook P’10 energized the crowd; 8: sheila Vieth P’05 ’07 and christine Battaglia P’08; 9: ann Barres and sheila Brown P’04 ’06 ’08 ’13

special thanks to committee chairs: Dianne and Tom Reilly P’98 ’00 ’09 and Robin McCarthy Pelissier ’77. Gala committee:Corey Axelson P’11Bet Baker P’10Sheila Brown P’04 ’06 ’08 ’13Kerry Burke ’75, P’09Barbara Caron P’12Jennifer Collins P’12Paula Connors P’11Jane Corry ’72 P’00Betsy Crupi P’09Susan Curtis P’06 ’11 ’13Nicollette Reilly Disch ’98Beth Donahue P’11

Doug Farrington P’11Betty Gillen P’10Nicole Knobloch Ginski ’02Michelle Granksie P’12Lorraine Healy P’12 ’12Brenda Hunt P’09Michele Joy P’07 ’09Norma Leong P’10 ’12Paul Letsche P’09 ’11Joan Malloy P’11Maureen McElgunn P’11Kitty Pinch P’02 ’07 ’12 Collette Rajotte P’12 Mary Sease P’11Lauren Murphy Tobin ’80 P’11Marci Toma P’08 ’10Holly Wenger P’12Jeanne Williams P’12

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1: Board of Directors member steve Brown P’04 ’06 ’08 ’13 with Dan axelson P’11, sean teague P’08 ’13, and Bill simmons P’13; 2: megan tonderys Bearce ’74 P’03 ’06 and her daughter Hannah Bearce ’06; 3: courtney Lee ’08 and members of the NDA golf team alyssa Barrett ’11 and martha roach ’09; 4: Leo Neenan P’13 and family; 5: The helicopter ball drop was a huge success and netted funds to help establish the Laura Guidoboni Scholarship Fund

Fore a Good Cause! Monday, June 1 dawned bright and beautiful for the 17th Annual NDA Golf Tournament and the results were equally spectacular. This year’s tournament, at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, raised more than $43,000 in support of the NDA Annual Fund and the Laura Guidoboni Scholarship Fund. “We’ve heard so many stories of golf tournaments being cancelled or scaled back in this economy, so we’re especially grateful for the way the NDA community came out to support this effort,” said Advancement Director Lynn Page Flaherty. “We are particularly excited about being able to launch Laura’s fund. Her family and friends truly inspired all of us and now we’re on our way to having a fund to pay tribute to this amazing young woman and to help other girls realize their NDA dreams.” a special thanks to Committee Chairs: Megan Tonderys Bearce ’74 P’03 ’06 and William Bearce P’03 ’06 and to the entire Committee: Caitlin Bearce ’03, Larry Cunningham P’12, Bill Curley P’10, Mark Guidoboni P’10, Courtney Lee ’08, Norma Leong P’10 ’12, Colleen Nevin ’89, and Terri Schaffer ’92. Our congratulations, too, go out to this year’s winners:

1st place: Sean Flaherty, Mike Pascarelli, Adrian Troy, Jerry O’Brien

2nd place: Dwight Peterson P’03 ’05 ’11, Rich Archibald, Tom Britt, Bill Walsh

3rd place: Megan Bearce ’74 P’03 ’06, Hannah Bearce ’06, William Bearce P’03 ’06, David Biggs

Longest Drive: Courtney Lee ’08

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CLASSnotesNews received through June 15, 2009.

1939OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Geraldine mcinerney mcLaughlin ’34G, sister of mary mcinerney murphy ’39G.

1940OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Julia “Jill” Walsh Van Veen ’44G, sister of Gertrude Walsh messing ’40G.

1942Class AgentElizabeth McCarty Grimes

OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Lawrence E. Sullivan, husband of Bertha carroll

sullivan ’42r. Lawrence was also the father of mary c. sullivan ’68 and Patricia sullivan LePrie ’69.

1944Class AgentEleanor Hannigan McKinnon

1947Class AgentsSheila Heffernan ClarkJanet LaPoint Manning

1948Class AgentConstance Kearney Hanleyconnieandjim@comcast.net

1949Class AgentPatricia O’Neal Schmitt

Joan mcmahon returned from Ohio to attend

Reunion at NDA this spring. She is looking forward to an upcoming fall trip to the Italian Lakes region, including Lake Como.OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of James W. Lagrotteria, husband of Dorothy oliver Lagrotteria ’49r. James was also the grandfather of merrick sease ’11 and mary Lagrotteria ’12.

1950 rEUNIONClass AgentJoanne Roland McCarthyjjmesq@beld.net

1951Class AgentRosemary McGee

1952Class AgentPosition Available

1953Class Agent - Granby StreetRita Greene SullivanClass Agent - RoxburyGloria Spriano O’Connor

1954Class AgentCarolyn Nash Blaircmblair8@comcast.net

1955 rEUNIONClass AgentsAnne Clancy BotschSheila Sullivan Henaghanshenaghan@aol.com

1956Class AgentsBarbara Gilboy Gillisbarbaratgillis@aol.comCarol Wynne McDermottcarol.mcdermott@citizensbank.comMaureen Murphy McMahonefmmam@verizon.netBarbara London Ryanfurtlaw2@aol.comVirginia Burchill Shannon

carol Wynne mcDermott was recently named treasurer of the NDA Alumnae Association Board for the 2009-2010 term.

1957Class AgentPatricia Fagan Arnoldpatsea17@aol.com

OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Teresa Arnold D’Andrea, daughter of Class Agent Patricia fagan arnold.

1958Class AgentsMary Pat Kelly BartschAnne Reardon GildeaAdele Chapman Urbsas

OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of angela m. Keyack ’46r, sister of Mary Ellen Kneizys Voytek.

1959Class AgentCarole Ponzo McCormacktchanson@aol.com

The class of 1959 had a wonderful time at Reunion in May with 30 members of the class in attendance. They enjoyed a day at NDA visiting classes and meeting current students and regaled the audience at the Golden Diploma Ceremony with songs from their days in Roxbury. With our thanks to cathleen cronin Kral, DVDs of the performance are available by contacting the alumnae office.carol scally Grigas, Ph.D. currently resides in Deland, Florida. She and her husband Peter will be married for 36 years on July 7.

1960 rEUNIONClass AgentJudy Kerrigan Gundersonjude2643@aol.com

Many thanks to longtime Class Agent elaine Power schneider, who has handed the torch along to classmate Judy Kerrigan Gunderson.

Are you LinkedIn? NDA has a new way to help alumnae connect online – a group on the popular professional networking site LinkedIn.com. LinkedIn is an online network of more than 17 million professionals from around the world. The NDA alumnae group will help graduates keep in touch with the school and with each other. To connect with NDA, search for the group, “Notre Dame Academy Hingham.” Don’t miss out on this opportunity to find NDA friends and classmates from all professions and industries!

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Judy is looking forward to reconnecting with classmates for the upcoming 50th Reunion.

1961Class AgentsMary McGivern Bellbelleight@aol.comMary Gillen McElroycohmary@aol.com

OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of William Scanlon, father of Louise scanlon-oberg. William was also the father of Kathleen scanlon Henningson ’65 and the grandfather of Heather oberg ’96 and Laurel oberg ’00.

1962Class AgentSally Burns DiZinno

1963Class AgentSandra Wysong Deneaultsmdeneault@aol.com

1964Class AgentsCarolyn Combie Dolandolanncdolan@aol.comPatricia Golding Paoluccimadrelucci@comcast.netKaren Mulloney RattinMaureen WhiteESA.MWhite@gmail.com

1965 rEUNIONClass AgentMary Mulvoy Loftymmlofty@aol.com

Class Agent mary mulvoy Lofty was blessed with a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren this past year. Her daughter Karen lives in New Hampshire with husband Joe and adorable son Tommy. Alex and Annabelle reside in Knoxville, Tennessee with their talented daughter, Alyssa. Mary just returned from her 40th Reunion at Boston College. She and her husband, Don, live in Racine, Wisconsin.

OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of William Scanlon, father of Kathleen scanlon Henningson. William was also the father of Louise scanlon-oberg ’61 and the grandfather of Heather oberg ’96 and Laurel oberg ’00.

1966Class AgentsCatherine Coccimigliococci17@verizon.netMary Ann Stanford McCulleymamcculley@hotmail.com

Congratulations to maureen Keaveny feeney who gave the commencement address at the 2009 Graduation at NDA on May 22.

1967Class AgentAdele Chiachioachiachio@boston.k12.ma.us

1968Class AgentPosition Available

Nancy Doyle Graham will begin another term on the NDA Alumnae Association Board in September 2009.OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Lawrence Sullivan, father of mary c. sullivan. Lawrence was also the husband of Bertha carroll sullivan ’42r and the father of Patricia sullivan LePrie ’69.

1969Class AgentJulie Nesbitt Valitonjulievali@att.net

Julie Nesbitt Valiton and connie coleman were excited about the great turnout from the Class of 1969 at Reunion in May. The 10-year countdown to golden diplomas has begun!OIA Note: We regret to

inform you of the death of elizabeth a. manning cole ’38r, mother of mary cole Brennan. Betty was also the grandmother of caitlin Brennan craig ’96, meghan Brennan ’01, and sarah cole ’05.Our condolences also to Patricia sullivan LePrie on the death of her father, Lawrence E. Sullivan. Lawrence was also the husband of Bertha carroll sullivan ’42r and the father of mary c. sullivan ’68.

1970 rEUNIONClass AgentMary Barry

1971Class AgentPosition Available

1972Class AgentsJane Malloy Corrycorry.jm@gmail.comKatherine Fogartykfogarty@alum.mit.edu

1973Class AgentsDenise Murphy CargillJudith White yellowlabgal@comcast.netBrenda McHugh Kingbbking007@aol.com

Brenda mcHugh King, a new class agent, attended the Reunion celebration for the Class of ’69 along with Judy White. They want to remind you that four years remain to track down the graduates from the Class of ’73 to help make the 40th Reunion a great one!

1974Class AgentsMegan Tonderys Bearcemtbearce@verizon.netJoanne Knasas Prettijkpretti@yahoo.com

Congratulations to megan tonderys Bearce and husband Bill for co-

chairing the successful 17th annual NDA Golf Tournament. With daughter Hannah Bearce ’06 and a friend, Megan and Bill finished third in the field!

1975 rEUNIONClass AgentsKerry Gilmore Burkekmail18@aol.comPaula Carroll Pozniakpozniaks@comcast.netMaria Gillis ReadMaureen Sullivanmsullivan@techinvestpartners.com

Kerry Gilmore Burke will begin her term on the NDA Alumnae Association Board in September 2009.

1976Class AgentsJane Dever Barryjjc202@comcast.netMary Beth Vargusmvargus@comcast.net

1977Class AgentsSusan Dever Marrinerw-smarriner@comcast.netPatricia Malone Perrypmperry@hotmail.com

1978Class AgentDianne Chasediannechase@austin.rr.com

1979Class AgentsMary Hayes Lawrencelawmolly@aol.comRita McNulty Taugherritataugher@taugher.com

1980 rEUNIONClass AgentsJanice Hayes Chahayescha@rcn.comMichelle McGeemmcgee@kdmpc.comShelagh Foley O’Brienshelagh@optonline.net

1981Class AgentsMary Sullivan ButlerMary McHugh McKelveymjmckel@comcast.netLauren Murphy Tobintobin72@comcast.net

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mary mcHugh mcKelvey completed her term as treasurer of the NDA Alumnae Association Board in June and looks forward to being the mother of an NDA freshman in the fall.

1982Class AgentsMaureen Feeley Ridingsmaureenridings@comcast.net

1983Class Agents Linda Federico FoyeDiane O’Brien Gaudetdiane.gaudet@gmail.comJeanne Higgins jh2458@comcast.net

The class of 1983 is well represented at NDA. Jeanne Higgins is currently serving on the Board of Directors, and Denise cooke and Diane o’Brien Gaudet are both serving on the NDA Alumnae Association Board.

1984Class AgentsJill Flaherty Dunbarjill3@comcast.netJennifer McDermott Lanceja_lance@verizon.net

1985 rEUNIONClass AgentsNancy Stolfa Loeweloewenancy@yahoo.comJennifer Clary Rohnstockjcrohnstock@comcast.net

Zehra schneider Graham is the deputy director of

environmental health & safety at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She was elected by her peers as the 2009 vice president/president-elect of the Academy of Hazardous Materials Managers, and was profiled in the “Women to Watch” section of Women’s Business Boston.

1986Class Agents Kathryn McConville Flatleykateflats@yahoo.comEllen Sullivan Haynesellenhaynes@embarqmail.comMary Furlong Healeymary.healey@comcast.netKara Sullivan Lynchkaralynch@comcast.net

1987Class AgentPatricia Hart Kellypattikelly48@hotmail.com

1988Class AgentsAmy Graham Delaneydelaneypnp@yahoo.comM. Kate Hartford Kennedymkatekennedy@hotmail.com

1989Class AgentsEileen DeGraan Flahertyedflaherty@partners.orgAnn Furlong Luukkoaluukko@comcast.netColleen Knight Harveycolleen.harvey@fmr.com

Jill colella, Danielle ash Kenney, Diane Kilty Kraiijvenger, sue Piekarski cray, Liz

Berry Nolan and chrissy Kelley tramontana met at the Cheesecake Factory in Braintree for an impromptu get-together on April 14. Jill lives in Easton and is preparing for a roller-blading marathon in Minnesota (really!) Diane lives in Sherborn with her husband and two daughters, and she is expecting her third baby girl any day. Danielle lives in Milton with her husband and four children. Liz, who also has four children, is moving only a few doors down from Danielle to join forces in the battle of parents who are outnumbered by their children. Sue, who is a nurse at Boston Medical Center, lives in Whitman with her husband and two daughters. Chrissy lives in Hingham with her husband and two children. The ladies enjoyed catching up and sharing NDA memories and looking forward to the Reunionin June.The 20th reunion was held on June 13 at Papa Razzi in Hanover. A great time was had by all, with 31 members of the class of ’89 in attendance. The evening featured an update on NDA from Principal Kathleen rowley colin. Thanks to all who attended. We’ll hope to see another impressive turnout for our 25th Reunion!colleen Knight Harvey gave birth to her 3rd child, Calvin, on April 10. She has two other sons: Owen, 4 years, and Patrick, 20 months.Heather mooney Bastardi gave birth to her 3rd child, Elizabeth, on April 28. She

has two other children: Caroline, 5 years, and Matthew, 3 years.ann furlong Luukko and colleen Knight Harvey will start terms on the NDA Alumnae Association Board this fall.OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Michael J. Connor, father of Kerry connor Grenier.

1990 rEUNIONClass Agent Beth Bernier Crowellbethcrowell@yahoo.com

Class Agent Beth Bernier crowell is enjoying life in Connecticut with her two boys, Austin (7) and Hunter (3). She recently launched WiltonArtisans.com, a jewelry line that focuses on vintage and sea glass jewelry. Her work has been featured in magazines and on local television.

1991Class AgentsRobin Sullivan Campbellmike-robin98@mindspring.comKathryn Sullivan Everettkatie@thelynchfoundation.comShelagh Foley O’Briensfobrien@suffolk.eduTabitha LaFarge Rosstabitha.ross@hklaw.comCheryl Arlanson Russocheryl@arlansonplan.com

Congratulations to Class Agent tabitha Lafarge ross and her husband Paul on the birth of their twin daughters, Alexis Priscilla and Savannah LaFarge. The girls were born on May 1st, and Tabitha is loving every second so far!

1992Class AgentsKathleen Devin Dauphinaiskatedevin@verizon.netKendra LaFauci Garvinkenggiovanna@yahoo.comAmy Hunterahunter@liquidnet.com

Left to right: The class of 1989 celebrated their 20th Reunion with dinner on June 13; Austin and Hunter Crowell, sons of Beth Bernier crowell ’90.

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Left to right: Sarah Dauphinais, daughter of Kate Devin Dauphinais ’92; Deirdre fleming shea ’92 (left) with her sister andrea fleming Gibbons ’94 at her November wedding; catherine Hirl mccavanagh ’94 at her March wedding; Julian Lloyd, son of Whitney Wise Lloyd ’95.

Therese Santoro Schaffertas1120@gmail.com

Deirdre fleming was married to Frank Shea on November 28, 2008. Her sister andrea fleming Gibbons ’94 was her maid of honor. claire fleming seguin ’91, maureen fewer Brooks, susan flaherty murray, aileen Giovanello Kenney ’94, eileen fewer White ’94, and Noreen fewer ’94 were all in attendance. Deirdre and her husband reside in the North End.Alumnae Association President Kate Devin Dauphinais and her husband Ed became the proud parents of Sarah Michelle Dauphinais on April 22. Sarah weighed in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 21 inches long. Congratulations on the new addition to the family!

1993Class AgentsAmanda Condon Adamczykapadamczyk@gmail.comNicole Anderson Coxnicoleacox@comcast.netErica Rettman Welch

1994 FALL rEUNIONClass AgentsErin Wall Brightonerin.brighton@gmail.comJennifer Mackin Gustafsonjmackingustafson@gmail.com

catherine Hirl mccavanagh’s wedding

took place in March at the Church of the Resurrection in Hingham. The reception was at Atlantica in Cohasset. Classmates in attendance were erin murphy Gill, Leah marcheselli o’Dea, aileen Giovanello Kenney, molly Halloran sacco, Kristen melchin, maura mitchelson, anne flynn o’shea, Noreen fewer, and christy Neviera Gill, along with fellow NDA alumnae caroline murphy Kelly ’96 and meghan murphy ’98.

1995Class AgentsElizabeth Banker Costelloebanker@beld.netJennifer Howley D’Ambrajennhowl@yahoo.comMarianne Krohamarianne_kroha@yahoo.comNicole Palermo Rooney

Class Agent marianne Kroha moved to Singapore a year ago to lead sales for Interactive Data in Southeast Asia. Julian Warner Lloyd, son of Whitney Wise Lloyd, was born March 26, weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Julian joins big sister Hannah (21 months) and big brother James (3). The Lloyd family is just settling into a new house in

Hingham and absorbing all the joy and love that three little ones can bring!Kelly manning collins will begin a term on the NDA Alumnae Association Board in September 2009.christine Pineault married Greg Gallagher in May 2008 and they recently bought a house and settled in Norwell.Theresa spencer Hickey recently moved to Canton and opened her own business, Top Shelf Promotions. She had her third child on December 5th - a baby girl, Maeve Eileen.Becky Gallagher fontana gave birth to her 3rd child - a girl, Cecilia Jude - on March 18. Cecilia joins brother Maximilian (4) and Tess (2).tammie setterland is happy to report that she has decided to change careers. She is in nursing school at Laboure and is looking forward to her wedding in December.

1996Class AgentsKara Lynchkaralynch1@hotmail.comMegan Maddenmeganmadden@gmail.comGina Muscatoyou522@aol.comHeather Oberghoberg00@yahoo.com

Luiza Nanu Pellerinluiza_pellerin@harvard.eduAdrienne Fowkes Ramseyaramsey@babson.eduJennifer Schrautjennschraut@gmail.com

OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of William Scanlon, grandfather of Heather oberg. William was also the father of Louise scanlon-oberg ’61 and Kathleen scanlon Henningson ’65 and the grandfather of Laurel oberg ’00.Our condolences also to caitlin Brennan craig on the death of her grandmother elizabeth a. manning cole ’38r. Betty was also the mother of mary cole Brennan ’69 and the grandmother of meghan Brennan ’01 and sarah cole ’05.

1997Class AgentsColleen Carneyccarney_01@yahoo.comElizabeth Condon Driscollelizabethadriscoll@comcast.netErin Fontanaefontana@ndahingham.com

After receiving her M.S. in nursing from Boston College, Lisa skayne is working as a nurse practitioner in Boston.

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REUNION 2009

The class of 1959 gathered at NDA on Friday, May 1 to take part in the 50th Reunion Luncheon and enjoy a day of activities at the school. On Saturday, May 2 Sister Barbara A. Barry, SNDdeN presented the 50th Reunion Class with their golden diplomas at the Annual Alumnae Liturgy.

Members of the classes of 1944, 1949, and 1954 gathered for the Golden Alumnae Luncheon on Saturday, May 2.

The class of 1969 enjoyed a cocktail reception on Saturday, May 2 at NDA.

Members of the class of 1984 posed for a quick photo before heading out to dinner at Papa Razzi.

1998Class AgentsCourtney Currancourtney_curran@yahoo.comLindsay Deneaultlod007@aol.comClaire Duffy-Finnclaireduffyfinn@gmail.comAllison Quinn Guidoquinn_a33@hotmail.comLindsay Worswick-Caronjetersgirly@aol.com

After two years teaching in the NDA Science Department, sarah o’connor smith is departing for some world travel. She will spend the summer with her husband Jeremiah working for the Global Youth Leadership Conference in China and then the couple will make their way through Southeast Asia, India, Nepal, Tibet, and Japan. Stops to Iceland and Paris are also on the itinerary!

1999 FALL rEUNIONClass AgentsJennifer Boussyjennifer.boussy@gmail.comAmanda Callahansalebote99@aol.comKristen Cwirkakcwirka@hotmail.comCaitlin Fowkes Jamalicaitlin.jamali@gmail.comAshley Taylor Petersonashley_taylor_peterson@yahoo.com

Kate Kelly married Joseph Poles on August 17, 2008 in Quincy. NDA alumnae and students in attendance were Lisa Kelly ’02 (Maid of Honor), Jessica cotter, alisa cotter ’02, emma march ’01, Jennifer maguire ’06 and maura Kelly ’10. The couple now lives in Quincy where Kate is a fourth grade teacher.cassie stuart is engaged to Jeremy Clark. They met in the summer of 2008 while working together at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. They

are planning to get married in the next year.amanda Daly sang “God Bless America” at the April 20, 2009 game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, which the Red Sox won 6-5! It was seen on television, mlb.com, and the jumbotron!On February 12, caitlin sullivan crowther and her husband Steven welcomed their first child. Their son, Sullivan James Crowther, weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. The family is doing great!Julie Bradford and her husband Michael had their second child in the summer of 2008. Matthew Evan Polvere was born on July 15, 2008 and big brother Dylan still likes him…he hasn’t eaten too many toys yet, but there’s still time for that to change!

2000Class AgentsHayley Cammaratahayleycammarata@yahoo.comMeghan Corrymmcorry@gmail.comCarolyn Launiecarolynlaunie@gmail.comCourtney MaddenCourtney_madden@hotmail.com

amanda murphy will begin a term on the NDA Alumnae Association Board this fall.OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Adrian “A.J.” Borden, father of cheryl Borden. A.J. was also the father of michelle Borden Penney ’01 and Jennifer Borden ’07. Our condolences also to Laurel oberg on the death of her grandfather William Scanlon. William was also the father of Louise scanlon-oberg

2003Class AgentMeredith Dalymeredithdaly@gmail.com

caitlin Dixon, Jen cadigan, susan concannon, and Lauren cuddy attended the Young Alumnae Social at Marina Bay in April.tracey moriarty recently graduated from Simmons College in Boston with a master’s degree in social work and just became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts.Lindsay Daly just completed her first year at New York University in the Tisch Center for Continuing and Professional Studies, where her master’s degree will be in Sports Business. She completed her practicum at NBC Sports at Rockefeller Center, where she worked on a promotional campaign for NBC’s “championship season” which included work with the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals and the PGA’s U.S. Open. courtney Kelley Viveiros and her husband, Ryan, welcomed their new daughter, Grace Judith

Viveiros, on February 25. She was born 5 1/2 weeks early and spent 3 1/2 weeks in the Special Care Nursery at South Shore Hospital, but is home and doing wonderfully now.Kelly maguire will begin law school at Boston College in the fall. alexandra taub rippy and her husband welcomed their baby boy, Sayer Gaines Rippy, into the world on January 5. They are currently living in Miami Beach, Florida. Alex was recently diagnosed with cancer and had to have a rib removed. She is still undergoing treatment and will have surgery to remove two more ribs this summer. She writes that she appreciates any prayers that can be sent her way.

2004 FALL rEUNIONClass AgentJill O’Sullivan

Jennifer ioli will begin a term on the NDA Alumnae Association Board this fall.

2005Class AgentsKatelyn D’Entremontkdentremont@anselm.eduKristina Valentekristina.valente1@marist.eduAmy Wrightwrighta2@pop.belmont.edu

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Left to right: rachel marshall ’02, on left, shares her love of pasta with the South Shore. Photo courtesy of The Patriot Ledger; Grace Viveiros, daughter of courtney Kelley Viveiros ’03.

’61 and Kathleen scanlon Henningson ’65 and the grandfather of Heather oberg ’96.

2001Class AgentAlyssa Mazeikaalyssa.mazeika@gmail.com

OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Adrian “A.J.” Borden, father of michelle Borden Penney. A.J. was also the father of cheryl Borden ’00 and Jennifer Borden ’07. Our condolences also to meghan Brennan on the death of her grandmother elizabeth a. manning cole ’38r. Betty was also the mother of mary cole Brennan ’69 and the grandmother of caitlin Brennan craig ’96 and sarah cole ’05.

2002Class AgentsErin Dalyerin.m.daly@gmail.comJillian Harrisonjillharrison@gmail.com

Lindsay aylesworth was selected as a Fulbright Scholar and will be using this opportunity to study marine environmental issues in Brazil. Congratulations on this prestigious honor!rachel marshall graduated from the Cambridge Culinary School in May. She has started a fresh pasta company called Nella Pasta www.nellapasta.com. The pasta will be sold at local farmers markets starting this summer.andrea Thurler graduated with honors from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions with a Master of Science in

nursing in May 2009. She specialized in family medicine and is now a Family Nurse Practitioner. Andrea recently accepted a position at Massachusetts General Hospital.Jennifer elliot is engaged to Frederick Ives, Jr. of Hingham. The couple currently resides in Quincy and plan to wed on Cape Cod in June 2010. The bridal party will include classmates alexandra Bocon, elizabeth foley, and meghan meade, as well as courtney robinson ’10, and stephanie robinson ’12.Valerie Dolan was recently accepted into the Peace Corps and is now stationed in Romania for the next 27 months. Valerie will be teaching English to children. Her friends and family are all very excited for her and know she will do a wonderful job.Kelli o’Brien rodgers and her husband Dennis recently bought their first home in Scituate.Kate Watkins married Thomas “Chip”McDonald, her high school sweetheart, on July 3.Lauren mcfarland married Jonathan Ogren in Newport, RI on July 18. They also just bought their first home in Bristol, RI. robin Kelley has decided to pursue a master’s degree in teaching English or English as a second language. She will be spending this summer teaching English and perfecting her Spanish in Chile and is hoping to enroll in a master’s program in the fall.

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OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of elizabeth a. manning cole ’38r, grandmother of sarah cole. Betty was also the mother of mary cole Brennan ’69 and the grandmother of caitlin Brennan craig ’96 and meghan Brennan ’01.

2006Class AgentsMeagan Dwyermeagandwyer@comcast.netMolly Englishmolly.english@richmond.eduAlyssa Williamsalyssa_8637@verizon.net

alyssa Williams, ellen Zyrkowski, christina crespi, Joy ready, chrissy cotter, Krissy Lebeau, stephanie tetreault, and Krista muise got together for their annual Christmas party in December 2008 to catch up on each other’s lives and reminisce about their NDA days.

2007Class AgentsMaura DeeMolly Griffinmgriff10@providence.eduMary Kate Jaspervze4v6pg@verizon.netFiona Moriartyfmmoriarty@gmail.com

Lauren Bruce is a pre-med major at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science in Boston. She is in the pre-med society and helped to organize a 5K race in April. The purpose of the race was to raise $13,000 for refurbished medical

equipment at a medical clinic in Morocco.chiara Wegener, a student at Fordham University, was planning a trip to Project Lazarus in New Orleans with the school’s Global Outreach program. Chiara will be volunteering as a companion to patients in the program, which provides assisted living to people with AIDS in the Gulf Coast region.OIA Note: We regret to inform you of the death of Adrian “A.J.” Borden, father of Jennifer Borden. A.J. was also the father of cheryl Borden ’00 and michelle Borden Penney ’01.

2008Class AgentsBrittany Concannonbrittany912@verizon.netHilary Ippolitohilarymarie143@yahoo.comMargaret Maguiremmagui12@providence.eduJoanna Timmons

The class of 2006 at a Christmas get-together.

R E U N I O N S A V E T H E D A T E

Young Alumnae reunions for Classes of 1994, 1999, and 2004 saturday, November 28

Class of 1960’s 50th reunionfriday, april 30 and saturday, may 1

Celebrations for Classes of 1930, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, and 1990saturday, may 1

Young Alumnae reunions for Classes of 1995, 2000, and 2005saturday, November 27, 2010

Want to help plan your reunion?Join us for a Reunion Planning Reception on tuesday, september 22 at NDa.Please contact Alumnae Director Sarah Dowden at 781.749.5930, ext. 247 for more details.

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Joanna timmons and Janey Battaglia attended the Division II Track & Field Championships in February and visited with Coach O’Neil and Coach Kates.meg austin finished her first year at Northeastern University and embarked upon a 6-week short-term faculty-led study abroad experience to Egypt. The trip included the study of Arabic and classes at the American University in Cairo.

2009Class AgentsMolly BurkeMollyb1717@aol.comMaggie HollandMaggiemags1516@yahoo.comKara DunfordKdford1217@aol.com

Congratulations to the class of 2009, our newest alumnae. We look forward to hearing from you – please keep in touch!

2010 Alumnae Association Service Award

“We proclaim by our lives more than by our words that God is Good.”Do you know an alumna or member of our community who reflects the spirit of St. Julie Billiart by providing outstanding service to NDA and beyond?

Nomination forms for this prestigious honor are now available at www.ndahingham.com by clicking on the alumnae page.

1950selaine V. Gannon sikes ’55r of Winthrop passed away on December 15, 2008. She is survived by her two siblings, nieces and nephews, and their families.

1970sNoreen a. Benoit Deady ’79 of Weymouth passed away suddenly on April 25. Noreen is survived by her husband and three daughters. She also leaves her mother and two brothers.

Family & Friendseloise carroll Gallagher, mother of faculty member Patricia Bologna, passed away on March 23.William c. Gean, father-in-law of faculty member Anne Marie Gean, passed away on February 15.frances Pellera, mother of fac-ulty member Rosemarie Gentile, passed away in May.

adrian “a.J.” Borden

Former NDA Board Member Adrian “A.J.” Borden of Whitman passed away on May 27 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A.J. is survived by his wife Patricia and his daughters Cheryl Borden ’00, Michelle Borden Penney ’01, and Jennifer Borden ’07.

sister Helen Thomasina sheehan, sNDdeN `40r, principal of NDA during the 1970s, passed away on July 1 in Ipswich. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1940 and received her education at Emmanuel College and Boston College. Sister Helen is survived by her many Sisters of Notre Dame. She also leaves two brothers, William and Paul, and a brother-in-law, Paul, along with their families. Three siblings, including Margaret Sheehan Callahan `37R, predeceased her.Former students recalled Sister Helen as a “lovely person” with “caring ways” and “great kindness.”

daughter Mary Cole Brennan ’69 of North Weymouth. Betty was also survived by a brother and 13 grandchildren, including Caitlin Brennan Craig ’96, Meghan Brennan ’01, and Sarah Cole ’05, as well as nine great-grandchildren.miriam f. fleming conley ’39r, a longtime Milton resident and former resident of Dorchester, passed away on April 25. Miriam, a retired librarian at Boston College High School, was a graduate of Boston Business College and attended Northeastern University. Miriam is survived by her children, two sisters, a brother, 20 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.mary W. Witham miley ’39G, a longtime Lexington resident, died on January 27. She was a graduate of Regis College and a retired worker for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, serving as a longtime elected town official. She is survived by her husband and eight children, in addition to 13 grandchildren.

1940sregina W. White mccarthy ’40 of Needham and formerly of West Newton passed away on March 2. She was a graduate of Lasell College. She issurvivedby her children and six grandchildren.sarah m. Nolan Williams ’40, a longtime resident of Ohio, passed away on March 1. She was a graduate of Lasell Junior College and was previously employed as a secretary at the Hingham Naval Base. She is survived by her six daughters, 18 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.margaret mcGovern ’42r, a resident of Boston and Chestnut Hill, passed away on February 26. Margaret attended Emmanuel College before entering an accelerated program at Boston University School of Law. She was one of the first women to seek statewide office in Massachusetts. She is survived by her two daughters and two granddaughters.ellen t. Hagan mccann ’44G, a resident of Woburn, passed away on December 29, 2008. She is survived by her five children,

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Listings reflect notifications received by the Office of Institutional Advancement through June 15, 2009. In order to accommodate all listings, we are able to include only basic family, educational, and professional information for alumnae obituaries. Our Friends and Family section lists only immediate family members of our current students, faculty, and staff. We will continue to publish updates on the families of alumnae in the Class Notes section of vita! and the Intentions section of the Alumnae E-Newsletter. Should you wish to have a classmate or family member remembered, please contact Sarah Dowden at 781.749.5930, ext. 247 or at sdowden@ndahingham.com.

1920saurelia Burke scully `28, a longtime resident of Dedham, passed away on March 26. She is survived by five children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

1930sGeraldine J. mcinerney mcLaughlin ’34G, a resident of Langhorne, Pa. and a longtime former resident of Chestnut Hill, passed away on May 26. She is survived by her son and her sister Mary McInerney Murphy `39G of North Attleboro.Patricia Healy Hart ’35G, a resident of Elmira, N.Y., passed away on June 28, 2008. She was a graduate of Emerson College and a retired elementary school teacher. Patricia is survived by her three daughters, a son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.elizabeth a. “Betty” manning cole ’38r, a resident of North Weymouth and former resident of Roslindale, passed away on February 25. A graduate of the Forsythe Dental School, Betty worked as a dental hygienist. She is survived by two sons and her

grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.Julia “Jill” Walsh Van Veen ’44G, a resident of Kennebunkport, Maine, passed away on May 24. She was a graduate of Wheelock College. Jill is survived by her husband, her three children, five grandchildren and a sister, Gertrude Walsh Messing ’40G of Needham. angela m. Kneizys Keyack ’46r, a resident of Highlands Ranch, Colo., passed away on February 14. She is survived by her seven children, 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother, and her sister Mary Ellen Kneizys Voytek ’58R of Milford, Conn.margaret a. Hewes Dermody ’48G of Needham passed away on October 17, 2008. An NDA Class Agent, Margaret was a graduate of Emmanuel College and received a master’s degree from Wellesley College. Margaret was previously employed as a laboratory instructor at Wellesley College. She is survived by her husband, three children, six grandchildren, and a brother.Nancy L. Larkin Dowling ’48G, a resident of Milton, passed away on May 27. A graduate of Mass College of Art and Northeastern University, Nancy was a retired professor at Northeastern University and Massasoit Community College. She is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, and three siblings.eleanor m. Kirby Veale ’48r, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on August 2, 2007. She was a graduate of D’Youville College and worked at Quincy Medical Center. She is survived by her three children, a brother, and eight grandchildren.mary c. Dolan ciapciak ’49r of Walpole, formerly of Norwood, passed away on March 14. She is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, and a brother.roberta f. “Bobby” mcDonough Joyce, a former resident of Hingham and Fla., passed away on January 29. She graduated from Regis College and had worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Florida. She is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, three brothers, and a sister.

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