maryvale messenger - summer 2015

Summertime 101: Maryvalestudents take learning andleading to new level

Carol Malone’s legacy liveson through endowment

Meet the new trustees,Student Council officers

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MESSENGER / SUMMER 2015 / 1

In this Issue:

A Message from the President .................................................... 2

A Message from the Board Chair ................................................ 4

Carol Malone Excellence in Teaching........................................6-9

Scene at Maryvale......................................................................11

Summer Pursuits...................................................................12-13

Graduation 2015 .................................................................14-15

Student Leadership ..............................................................16-17

Why I Give .................................................................................18

News & Notes.......................................................................19-24

Artwork: (Left), Tree and (Above), Observatory by Victoria Sill ’15

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EDITOR / DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT

Heather Harlan-Warnack

EDITORIAL STAFF

Lydia Alcock Advancement Services Specialist

Michele Kogler Director of the Maryvale Fund and Special Gifts

Karen Geckle Moritz ’81 Special Events Planner

Libby Bagli Nagle ’72 Director of Reunion and Gift Planning

Jordan Oliver ’09 Communications and Marketing Coordinator

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Nick Foudos nfgdMarketing Communications Design

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Sarah ButcherBill DenisonF. Paul Galeone Photographers Inc. Nicholas Griner Heather Harlan-WarnackJordan Oliver ’09

Dear Maryvale Community,

It is my privilege and honor to serve as Maryvale’s president at such an exciting time in this school’s history. As Maryvale approachesits 70th Anniversary in September, I am proud of the school’s continued commitment to help students learn, lead and succeed.The foundation gained on this gorgeous campus truly gives our girls the skills and confidence needed to become tomorrow’s leaders.

While many of us are busy this summer planning anniversary events, clearly focused on the number “70,” I would like to share another important number that I will always remember…. and that I want you to remember. It’s an “8.”

And here is why. As I told our recent graduates and their families on June 5, my father, Ed, died this past January, just shy of his 91stbirthday. My father, truly, was ageless. He was a remarkable, exquisite Southern gentleman, who lit up every room he ever entered.He was gracious. He was talented. He was funny. He was forgiving. He was respectful, open minded, stoic and optimistic.

He had battled cancer for several years, but the last months of his life were very challenging. About four weeks before he died, I finallyconvinced him to meet with a palliative care specialist who might be able to help manage his pain. That afternoon, my father was invery significant pain and he knew that the cancer was winning. His quality of life had diminished rapidly.

The doctor looked at him - very directly - and asked him a question that many of us are familiar with: “On a scale of one to 10, withone being the worst day you can imagine and 10 being the absolute best, where would you rate yourself today?” I expected a two, a three at best.

My father, always deliberate, thought carefully. He looked directly at the doctor. “An eight,” he said. “I would say an eight.”

I told this story to my cousins later that same week. As I continued, my cousin Mary Jo said, “I would guess a three.” Same number I would have said. But at exactly the same time, my cousin Ernie said, “An eight.” “An eight,” I said. “How did you guess that?”

“It’s Ed,” he said. “It’s eight.”

When I think back on this, I realize that my father lived most of his days as a 10 – his worst as an eight, or even if he were honest, a bit less. Why, do we think?

Perhaps it is because although he had a long career as an attorney, that was not what defined him. Instead, it was his hours awayfrom his work that made him such an interesting man.

He was a reader, a lover of Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Dickens, Hemingway, Faulkner and the Bible. He loved the theater, and his interests ranged from Jersey Boys to Equus.

He was a painter who improved year after year, a testament to his timeless ability to learn something new, accept advice, look withwonder at the world and the work of others, create and enjoy his own company.

Importantly, he never lost his zest for life. When my daughter Molly was about 10 and my dad was about 80, she got a razor scooter.Remember those? Molly loved that scooter. So did my father. So much so that he decided to try it and took off down our street. Itpicked up speed. He couldn’t stop, and so he crashed into a mailbox with such force that it literally bent it. The accident required medical treatment, and my father was a bit embarrassed to tell the doctor how the injury had occurred. He shouldn’t have been. In fact, the doctor remarked that with an attitude like that, my father should live to be 100.

So, even as we prepare to celebrate Maryvale’s 70th Anniversary, I encourage you – our students, parents, alumnae, trustees andfriends – to remember another number this year: an “8.”

Warmly,

Tracey H. FordPresident

MESSENGERSUMMER 2015

Message from the President


Visit www.maryvale.com and click on the 70th Anniversary icon to view online.

YEARS

Maryvale turns 70 on Wednesday, Sept. 9, and we want you to join in the festivities!

Mark your calendars for the following events, and help us celebrate 70 years of learning, leading and succeeding.

Wednesday, September 9

Seventy never looked better! Celebrate this Maryvale milestone with cake, ice cream and more.

Thursday, September 10

Maryvale honors its current and former trustees,as well as its Françoise Society donors, during a special celebration at DLA Piper.

Friday, September 18

Opening Liturgy and Carnival

Saturday, October 17

Roast, boast and toast at the Annual Bull Roast—70th Anniversary style!

Saturday, December 5

Enjoy Santa in the Castle, shopping in Rector Gymnasium and hot chocolate in the Dining Room during the Christmas Bazaar.


2015-2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEESAnthony G. Moag ChairExecutive Vice President Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.

Gregory P. ArmstrongPartner Armstrong • Dixon

Mary Ellen Gallagher Barthelme ’72Senior Vice President &Private Client Relationship Manager BlueRidge Bank (retired)

Kathleen A. Birrane ‘77Of CounselDLA Piper LLP

Richard M. BrigstockeSenior Vice PresidentSegall Group

Katherine C. BrownSenior Investment AdvisorPNC Wealth Management

Steven B. CascioOwner/PresidentCarney Tire & Car Care Center Inc.

Cindy L. Davis ’82Manager, Classroom and Computer Lab TechnologyTowson University

Anthony I. DayPresidentLoyola Blakefield

Suzanne E. Fischer-Huettner ’91PublisherThe Daily Record

Tracey H. FordPresidentMaryvale Preparatory School

Mercedes P. Green ’90Facilities Project ManagerUSAF Pentagon

Jessy P. HalabyGraduate StudentUMD School of Social Work

Stacey E. Young Jackson ’81Senior Vice President, General CounselDavCo Restaurants Inc.

Luwanda W. JenkinsChief of Staff to the PresidentCoppin State University

Stephen D. KaiserPresidentKaiser Associates Strategic Communications

Sr. Edithann C. Kane, SNDSisters of Notre Dame de Namur Representative

Steve Kearney PrincipalKearney O’Doherty Public Affairs LLC

John M. Matera Controller/Director, Division of Fiscal ServicesArchdiocese of Baltimore

Deborah M. Morris Director of DevelopmentSaint Ignatius Loyola Academy

John M. NovotnyChief Financial OfficerGlen Arm Building Co. LLC

Catherine Cochran Peddy ’62Owner/ManagerRichfield Farm

Sr. Catherine Phelps, SND ’49PrincipalTrinity SchoolSisters of Notre Dame de Namur Representative

Ellen PierceManaging Director, Regional DirectorUBS Financial Services Inc.

Sherry Pudloski ’85 Vice President, Head External Communications Pfizer Inc.

David SchroederVice President of OperationsBacchus Importers Ltd.

Timothy M. Sullivan, Esq.ShareholderBeveridge & Diamond

Paul A. Tiburzi, Esq.Baltimore Office Managing PartnerDLA Piper LLP (U.S.)

Dear Maryvale Friends and Families,

I hope that this summer is affording each of you a more relaxed pace and ample time to enjoy family near and far.

Maryvale is on the cusp of an exciting milestone. On Sept. 9, our beloved school turns 70. The Maryvale staff, led by the development team, has planned an exciting year of events to celebrate 70 years of learning, leading and succeeding.

During this exciting year, Maryvale is hoping to re-engage alumnae, past parents and friends as well as involve our current community in the life of the school.

I hope that you will take a look at the 70th Anniversary Year events on Page 3 and plan to attend as many fundraisers,friendraisers and plain old fun events as possible.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the 70th Anniversary Bull Roast on Saturday, Oct. 17. This do-not-miss, signature event allows parents, alumnae and friends to socialize and network in a relaxed setting, while supporting the school.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Trustee Jessy Halaby, John Halaby, incoming Trustee Greg Armstrong and Jen Hanley Armstrong ’00 for chairing this fall’s Bull & Oyster Roast. With a goal to raise $70,000, the Bull & Oyster Roast team is counting on your personal, corporate and nonprofit support to jump-start the 70th Anniversary.

This is an exciting and critical time in Maryvale’s history. With a creative and collaborative Leadership Team at the helm, Maryvale is on the move once again – innovating and meeting the needs of each individual learner – whether it’s through AP classes or the St. Julie Billiart Program. Maryvale’s brand is strong, admissions are up, and the word is out that yourschool is the place to be.

But we cannot continue to elevate our programs and improve our facilities without your help. Please join the Board ofTrustees and me in making a commitment to strengthen your support during the 70th Anniversary Year.

Finally, I would like to welcome our new trustees. Their bios are on the next page. We thank each new member for his or her anticipated service. Again, what an exciting time to be a part of the Maryvale community!

Sincerely,

Tony MoagChair, Board of TrusteesMaryvale Preparatory School

Message from the Board Chair


Gregory Armstrong Partner Armstrong • Dixon

A partner with Armstrong • Dixon, GregArmstrong previously served as a financialplanner for Lincoln Financial Advisors aswell as a family wealth advisor for PlanningSolutions Group. Greg, along with wife Jennifer Hanley Armstrong ’00, created theGROW Grant at Maryvale, an annual awardthat provides a deserving faculty or staffmember with the opportunity for personaland professional enrichment through travel.

Mercedes Greene Facilities Project ManagerUSAF Pentagon

Mercedes Greene ’90 works at the Pentagonunder the auspices of the Secretary of theUnited States Air Force in the Facility Support Office. A graduate of the Universityof Nebraska, School of Architecture, Mercedes has exhibited a strong volunteercommitment to Maryvale. She served as thepresident of the Maryvale Alumnae Associa-tion from 2003 to 2005 and is a member ofthe President’s Advisory Council. She is alsothe youngest member of the Trinity Society,Maryvale’s planned giving program.

Kathleen Birrane Of Counsel DLA Piper LLP

Attorney and Maryvale alumna, Kathleen Birrane ‘77, is happily settled in the insuranceand reinsurance sector as well as litigationpractice group at DLA Piper in Mount Wash-ington. Her practice is focused on global insurance and reinsurance transactional andregulatory compliance matters on behalf ofinsurers, brokers and other licensees. Butwhat Kathleen especially enjoys is the abilityto participate in pro bono work and the opportunity to become involved in serviceprojects offered through DLA Piper. TheDaily Record named Kathleen as one ofMaryland’s Top 100 Women in 2002.

Steve Kearney Owner Kearney O’Doherty Public Affairs LLC

Steve Kearney is co-founder and owner ofKearney O’Doherty (KO) Public Affairs, oneof the mid-Atlantic’s leading strategic communications firms. During the pastthree years, KO has won five Pollie Awards,the “Oscar” of political advertising from theAmerican Association of Political Consult-ants, an AVA Digital Award and the awardfor best short documentary at the 2014Iowa Film Festival. Steve’s daughter, Katey,will be entering her junior year at Maryvale.

Anthony Day PresidentLoyola Blakefield

Anthony Day has been president of LoyolaBlakefield since 2013. He served as theschool’s principal for five years before stepping into his current role. It was underAnthony’s leadership as principal that Loyolaexperienced a $13 million renovation of theoldest classroom building on campus; wasintroduced to the online gradebook, Net-Classroom; and established an Engineeringelective and Computer Science Department.Anthony has been married for 20 years tohis wife, Laura; together, they have threechildren.

Ellen Pierce Regional Director UBS Financial Services Inc.

Ellen Pierce, mother of a Maryvale alumna,Lauren Pierce ’10, is the managing directorand regional director of UBS Financial Services Inc., mid-Atlantic region. Ellen is responsible for the leadership of 1,400 employees in 42 locations as well as the implementation and execution of wealthmanagement business initiatives and strategies in the Americas. Ellen previouslyserved as a board member for the EpilepsyFoundation of Delaware. Also, she is amember of the President’s Advisory Councilat Maryvale.

Maryvale Welcomes its new Trustees


Carol Malone’s legacy lives on through newly created endowment

Excellence

by Lydia Alcock

Carol Malone, longtime English teacher andbeloved “icon” at Maryvale, shocked students,teachers and administrators when she unexpect-edly announced her retirement in May 2014.

During Community Homeroom, surroundedby Maryvale students, faculty and staff, Caroltook the stage and asked, “Where are you goingafter graduation? Are you going to the beach?”

The girls responded with a collective “yes!”

Carol replied, “Well, so am I. The differenceis that I am not coming back.”

Gasps, tears and screams erupted as the news was processed. After 35 years of teaching students at Maryvale, Carol Malone’s departurewas the end of an era. Generations of Maryvalestudents have thrived in her classroom. Mothers,daughters, sisters, aunts and nieces share thebond of being taught by Carol throughout morethan three decades at Maryvale.

“You have that one teacher in life who inspiresyou, challenges you, allows you to dream,” saidJen Hanley Armstrong ’00, describing CarolMalone. For hundreds of Maryvale girls, thatteacher was Carol.

Carol Malone’s surprise announcement,shared at the end of the school year as the community departed for summer, left little opportunity for celebration of Malone’s years of service to Maryvale. The summer months arrived quickly and, as promised, Carol headedto her house at the shore.

Five alumnae created a lasting recognition of Carol Malone’s legacy at Maryvale. Bandingtogether with generous lead gifts, Stacey Jackson ’81, Laura Nolan ’02, Kate Nolan Bryden ’00, Carol Townsend Jones ’80 andKathleen Birrane ’77 established the Carol Malone Excellence in Teaching Endowment.

Carol presentsBetty Coyle with

the Carol MaloneExcellence in

Teaching Award.

“I had the very great privilege of being one of Carol Malone’s students, and I am so very happy to celebrate her and her legacy, and to see that legacy honored in the endowment of a faculty award that will bear her name,” saidKathleen Birrane ’77.

The Excellence in Teaching Endowment will provide an annual award to acurrent faculty member — regardless of tenure — at Maryvale. The awardhonors a teacher whose innovative and authentic approach in the classroomand across campus embodies the teaching philosophy of Carol Malone, inspiring a lifetime love of learning and leadership among his or her students.

The Carol Malone Excellence in Teaching Endowment was quietly keptunder wraps while the perfect moment was prepared to unveil this return surprise to Carol and the Maryvale community.


Returning the surpriseOn May 15, 2015, amid the hustle and bustle of Reunion Weekend at

Maryvale, more than 100 members of the Maryvale community gatheredfor a long-overdue celebration. Carol’s former students from across thedecades arrived at Erinn McCarthy Humanities Hall along with alumnaeparents, former colleagues and Carol’s family.

Almost a year after Carol initially shocked Maryvale with her plans toretire, it was time to return the favor. At “A Toast to Carol Malone,”dozens of champagne glasses were raised in appreciation of Carol’s 35years of excellence at Maryvale.

“Now it’s our turn to use the element of surprise in the Carol Malonestory that is so central to Maryvale’s past and now its future,” said Presi-dent Tracey H. Ford in her welcoming remarks. “It is my honor to unveilthe Carol Malone Excellence in Teaching Endowment.”

Stacey Jackson ’81, Kate Nolan Bryden ’00, Carol Townsend Jones ’80and Kathleen Birrane ’77 were present to share their deep gratitude withCarol.

“It has taken me 35 years to deliver this message, but I want to say‘thank you,’” said Carol Townsend Jones ’80, one of the speakers at theevent. “Thank you for giving me the gift of a love of literature and astrong command of language. I want you to know that I took you to college and graduate school and then on to the workplace. You had aprofound impact on me, and I am so grateful to you for choosing a careeras an educator.”

Time and time again, Maryvale alumnae have expressed the lastinginfluence that Carol Malone has had on them. “With good humor and patience and passion, [Carol] gave us the keys to the kingdom, taught usthe power and the humility of expression, and helped us seek and findwithin each great work its core truth about humanity…we carry those lessons with us in all that we do,” said Kathleen Birrane ’77.

For Carol, it was a perfect evening. “Itcouldn’t have been better. I can’t imagine ateacher luckier than I am to have that kind ofevent, where you see students from 1972 to2014 and how they turned out,” she said.

“The night before the event, St. Francis came to me in a dream and spoke about respectand dignity. If you teach people with respectand dignity, it comes back at you. It returns.My students tell me, ‘You pushed me, you challenged me, I learned to write.’

I was deeply impressed by the number offaculty from past years who were there – also so many mothers there without their daughters.It’s not easy to navigate the beltway on a Friday!I’m the luckiest teacher in the world.”

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Carol with alumnae who funded endowment:Carol Townsend Jones ‘80, Kathleen Birrane ‘77,Stacey Jackson ‘81 and Kate Nolan Bryden ’00.

Carol Malone with Bob Combs


A well-deserved honorAs the Class of 2015 processed for graduation on June 5,

2015, a special guest was in the audience. Carol Malone hadreturned to campus to present the inaugural Excellence inTeaching Award to a deserving member of the Middle Schoolfaculty: Betty Coyle.

Like the stories in the great works that Carol taught her students, the element of surprise was – once again – front andcenter in the Malone story.

It was clear by the expression on her face that Betty, whoteaches sixth-grade science, ancient civilizations and English,was stunned when her name was called as the award recipient.

As she walked to the stage in McCarthy Theater to acceptthe award, Betty caught a glimpse of her family, including son,Zac Coyle, and her grandchild – all hiding in the balcony.

It was Zac, previously a social studies teacher at Maryvale,who initially encouraged his mom to apply for an open Middle School position. Betty joined the Maryvale facultyeight years ago after teaching fourth grade for more thanthree decades in Baltimore County Public Schools.

“How fitting that the recipient of the inaugural award waspresented to a teacher with Carol’s experience and tenure,”said Libby Bagli Nagle ’72, director of reunion and gift plan-ning. “Maryvale students helped determine the recipient ofthis honor, and Betty’s name came up again and again; it isclear that she has made an enduring impact on her studentsthe way Carol has. The Carol Malone Excellence in TeachingAward is a long overdue honor celebrating our outstandingfaculty at Maryvale, and enhances our legacy of honoringand rewarding our best.”

PostsTina Mastellone-Chaput Ms. Malone I loved you so much! Guess what? I became an English teacher, too. International students at Notre Dame University are my passion, and I must say that you inspired me to have highexpectations and recognize and cultivate talents in my students. Enjoy a well-deserved rest!

Lauren Dawson Agro I wouldn't be where I am today without Ms. Malone,“Beowulf” and “The Iliad.” Love you! Congrats and enjoy!

Patricia Kane Connelly-Duling The best teacher I ever had, taught me to pursue knowledge, think and reason, write and articulate, she inspired me topursue excellence in all my academic pursuits. I can still recite Portia's speechfrom “The Merchant of Venice!”

Jen Hanley Armstrong You have that one teacher in life who inspires you,challenges you, allows you to dream. Thank you, Ms. Malone!

Anne McLain We were so lucky to have her. Ms. Malone was the bestteacher I had in all my years in school.

Suzanne Fischer-Huettner You inspired me in high school and continue toinspire me today. Because of your passion for reading and writing, I found acareer that allows me to do both! Thank you for making a difference in mylife.

Erin Morrison Although at the time I didn't think so... she was the bestteacher I ever had! In a college education class years ago, we were asked toname the best teacher we had, and out of a class of maybe 20, two of usnamed Ms. Malone; we didn’t even know we had both gone to Maryvale...

Adrienne Dickerson You are such an amazing woman! I can't thank youenough for everything that you did for me! You still continue to inspire me!

Alison Daniels Words can't express what Ms. Malone meant to me as ateacher, let alone all the other women she has guided through the years. I'mexcited for her to start her next adventure, but heartbroken that Maryvale islosing her! We love you, Ms. Malone!

Kelly Huether Ms. Malone single handedly taught me how to write…college would have been a rude awakening had it not been for her Englishand Classic Literature classes! She is also one of the best storytellers I know!…A HUGE THANK YOU and best wishes to Ms. Malone – you will be missed!!!

Kathleen Birrane NO! I will contact you for a long overdue drink. I cannever thank you enough for what I learned from you. You opened doors and windows to the sky and triggered a lifelong love of literature that hasenriched and informed my life – how blessed we were to have you!!!!

Caitlin Daniels Ms. Malone! I think of you so often! I learned so much inyour classes and from your example. Maryvale will be a different place without you. Sending love from Fiji!

Dana Whelchel The greatest teacher ever!!!! Exactly why I became an educator– an English teacher at that! Truly a gem... Maryvale will not be thesame!

Stacey Jackson You made me feel special, important and valuable. I remem-ber the day we played hooky to go see Nikki Giovanni. You will always be myfavorite teacher. Love, Stacey Jackson '81.

Molly O'Conor Bell Ms. Malone, you have been a gift and a blessing to theMaryvale community. You have made an everlasting impression on each oneof your students. Thank you for always pushing me to do better. Every time Iwrite, I think of you and hear your little voice nurturing the extraordinary outof my prose. Please come back for book clubs!


Q&Awith Betty Coyle

Q: Were you surprised when you heard your namebeing called for the award at graduation? What went through your head?

A: I was so surprised; I actually got dizzy! I was thinkingabout how I had all these fantastic colleagues sitting aroundme, and then I heard my name. I was humbled and confused…why would I be honored for something I love?

Q: Were you close with Carol Malone during your timetogether at Maryvale?

A: Yes. Carol Malone was in my department. She was alwaysso positive and encouraging. I taught an English lesson forher once, and you would have thought it was the best writing lesson ever taught.

Q: What do you like about teaching Middle Schoolers?

A: I love their enthusiasm, sincerity and energy.

Q: What approaches do you use with Middle Schoolersto inspire them to “Learn. Lead. Succeed?”

A: The biggest thing is to always give them ways to succeed.When you open the door to succeed, then they are able totake more risks. Success breeds confidence. At the beginningof the year, the sixth graders depend on me, but they don’tneed me anymore by the end of the year.

Q: What is most important in the Middle School classroom?

A: It’s important to have a variety of activities and to get up,walk around and do something different. For example, in science, we do a human body organ research project. Students research a human organ and create a “wanted”poster describing its function, how it stays healthy, what it’swanted or needed for, where it lives, what travels through it.After creating the poster, girls were able to use Maryvale’s 3-D printer and print a model of the organ they researched.We saw our work come alive when we went back to theclassroom and watched a video of a class that worked together to print a 3-D prosthetic hand for one of their classmates.

Q: What is one of your favorite moments at Maryvale?

A: When my son was still teaching here, I loved embarrassinghim. I would make faces at the glass of his classroom door.Every year on his birthday, my sixth graders and I would blowup balloons and go to his room. We sang happy birthday infront of whatever class he was teaching. The girls loved it.

Q: What does receiving this award mean to you?

A: I think I’m tearing up thinking about it. I give all the creditto Jesus and to my husband. My husband shops for teachingsupplies for me. I couldn’t do this job without him. When youhave that kind of support, it helps you succeed.

I pray a lot. The Holy Spirit guides your day. It doesn’t alwayswork out perfectly, but when you pray, the end result is always good for your students.

I am surrounded by wonderful colleagues. How can you notwant to do your best when you are surrounded by people socaring and dedicated? Here, the girls are No.1. They are whywe’re here. When you see a smile come across their face, orhelp them solve a problem, academic or personal, it’s priceless.

Betty Coyle exemplifies the criteria for the Excellence in Teaching Award, which states that this faculty member will: believe in each student; demand and receive excellence from each student; encouragestudents to think critically and have open minds; embrace the latest educational tools to better meet theneeds of her students; and routinely demonstrate her interest in each girl’s Maryvale journey.

The Carol Malone Excellence in Teaching Endowment needs your support.

Please help us reach our goal of $100,000 by making a contribution in honor of CarolMalone today.

Go to www.maryvale.com or use the enclosedenvelope to make a gift. Questions? Please contact Libby Bagli Nagle ’72, director of reunionand gift planning, and [email protected] or410.308.8525.


Highlights&SpotlightsMaryvale Leadership Class visits Under Armour Under Armour’s corporate headquarters became the backdrop for Maryvale’s Leadership Class in March. Seniors enrolled in thiselective were treated to a tour of the Baltimore-based sports apparel and accessories company as well as a question/answer session with four Maryvale alumnae, who serve in various roles atUnder Armour. Many thanks to Emily Pavesich ‘04, Kelly Huether‘05, Kacie Caldwell ’04 and Christy Leary ‘96 for their advice andinspiring words.

From school to Scotland:Miranda Ibello ’15 competes in U-19 World Championships Recent Maryvale graduate, Miranda Ibello ’15, spent hersummer preparing for the Federation of InternationalLacrosse Under-19 World Championships, which wereheld in Edinburgh, Scotland from July 23 to Aug.1. TheBaltimore Sun featured Maryvale’s impressive lax star andher journey with the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Dr. HowardStevenson opensdialogue about“racial literacy”Maryvale invited Dr. Howard Stevenson,a renowned University of Pennsylvaniaprofessor and author of “PromotingRacial Literacy in Schools: Differencesthat Make a Difference,” to engage thecommunity in a spring discussion aboutrespect, civility and inclusivity. Dr.Stevenson’s two presentations in Maywere part of the school’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity.

Slam Dunk: Brenda Frese headlines 70thAnniversary Speaker SeriesUnder the auspices of the Leadership Institute, Maryvale kicked off its 70th AnniversarySpeaker Series in May with Brenda Frese, head coach for the University of MarylandWomen’s Basketball Program. During an inspirational address to students and specialguests, Coach Frese encouraged the girls to find their passions and become confident teamplayers. “The sky is the limit in terms of what you are going to be able to do,” she said.When answering questions, Frese expanded on what it takes to be a strong leader, saying:“You have to have a high work ethic to be a great leader. You have to be authentic.”


New Family Welcome PartyThe Maryvale community officially welcomed all new families for the 2015-2016 school yearduring the New Family Welcome Party on May 27. While our incoming parents were getting toknow faculty, staff and current Maryvale parents, the girls were busy getting acquainted withfuture classmates. The evening ended with an ice cream social on the Castle Terrace, sendingthe girls and their families into summer with a warm – or rather cool – welcome.

Golf TournamentThe Maryvale Fathers’ Club hosted the 25th Annual Golf Classic on May 5. It was a beautiful dayon the green, as close to 100 golfers enjoyed this tournament – a longtime Maryvale tradition.The day ended with a Cinco de Mayo dinner and silent auction at Hillendale Country Club.

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Arthur Grier, Nick Valencia

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McCarthy Gallery▲ Abigail Adams Brigstocke ’86

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Talk to teenagers about summertimeroutines, and they most likely will describe lazy days sleeping late, loungingby the pool and shopping at the local mall with friends — all while tethered totechnology.

Many Maryvale students, however,have found a way to pack their scheduleswith much more during these hot, humidmonths. Whether it’s an international exchange program, a unique internship ordynamic leadership conference, Maryvale

girls are busier than ever pursuing academics, career possibilitiesand community service.

Thanks to a newly formed partnership among Leadership Institute Director Mary Ellen Rector Fise ’74, College Counseling Director Monica Graham and the Christian Serviceteam, Maryvale students now have access to a wider variety of summertime pursuits beyond the pool.

“Through the combined efforts of our Christian Service program, counseling team and Leadership Institute, Maryvalestudents are serving the less fortunate, learning about the legalsystem, attending leadership conferences, interning at hospitalsand so much more,” said Upper School Head Victor Shin.“Summer is a time of learning and opportunities for Maryvalestudents.”

Maura Neely ’16 is one of the many Maryvale students making the most of her summer. Fresh off Maryvale’s exchangetrip to France, Maura headed to Freeport, Maine for an internship with Coastal Studies for Girls in July.

Maura first learned about Coastal Studies, which offers ascience and leadership education program for Middle Schoolgirls in weeklong increments during the summer, from Maryvale Middle School Teacher Melissa Conaway ’96, who serves as the organization’s summer director.

After researching Coastal Studies for Girls, Maura decidedto submit the required résumé and recommendations needed to complete the internship application process.

“I am looking forward to sharing my passion for CoastalStudies with the kids,” said Maura, after receiving her acceptance.

Melissa knew that the Maine program would be the perfectopportunity for Maura, who wants to study marine and environmental science in college.

“I really want to go to the Coast Guard Academy,” Mauracontinued. “That’s what I want to do — protect coastal areas.”

Maura was one of several Maryvale students to travel beyond Baltimore to explore their academic passions this summer. Jackie Kuwabara ’16 was accepted into a top-rated engineering camp at the University of Michigan, and KathrynEvans ’18 was admitted to the Summer Institute for CreativeWriting at Georgetown University, according to the CollegeCounseling Department.

Additional Maryvale students kept their summer activitiesmore local. Soon-to-be junior Gabby Amanfo earned a spot ina weeklong medical program at the University of Marylandcalled Camp Cardiac.

And Madeline Filling ’16 was one of two dozen Maryvalestudents who kicked off their summer break by attending theYouth Leader Conference at the Notre Dame of Maryland University.

From June 9-13, more than 20 Maryvale girls — many ofwhom are school leaders — participated in a structured leadership seminar for teens. Their days were crammed with instructional teaching, hands-on role playing and prayer. Atnight, they had the chance to experience dorm life, preparingthese young women for college.

“It was interesting because they took away our cell phones,”said Madeline, vice president of the Upper School StudentCouncil for 2015-2016. “It was kind of cool sleeping in thedorm.”

Madeline said that she learned a lot of new leadership skills,including how to better facilitate group discussions. She and theothers also gained a tight grasp on how to respect all ideas andapply their core values to critical decisions.

“Bringing these skills and experiences back to the Maryvalecampus this fall, I believe, will expand and strengthen our over-all leadership program at Maryvale,” said Mary Ellen, directorof the Maryvale Leadership Institute. “For me personally, it wasgreat to get to know more Upper School students and appreciatethe breadth of leadership talent we have in our student body.”

Summertime 101Summertime 101by Heather Harlan-Warnack

Maryvale students continue their academic, career exploration during break.Maryvale students continue their academic, career exploration during break


Graduation

Zoey Michél Aarons Cornell UniversityEmnet Akalu University of Maryland, Honors Program Maya Niara Belin Goucher CollegeEllie Nicole Bockstie Lindenwood UniversityNatalie Kate Borelli West Virginia UniversityEmma Isabella Boris Roanoke CollegeShannon Elizabeth Brennan University of DaytonKara Kathleen Brown Wesley CollegeBrigid Clare Carney Loyola University MarylandSarah Elizabeth Connell St. Mary’s College of MarylandCatherine Kasey Cummings Loyola University MarylandCaroline Brooke D’Ambrogi Georgia Institute of TechnologyKatherine Haley Dembeck Loyola University MarylandMorgan Graciela Ferrans Duke UniversityMegan Grace Gigliotti University of Maryland, College ParkCaroline Virginia Graefe Texas Christian UniversityKristen Ann Griffith Hofstra UniversityAlicya Marie Guckert University of AlabamaStephanie Julia Hawkins Ursinus CollegeMargaret Caroline Huey High Point UniversityKennedy Rose Hunke North Dakota State UniversityMiranda Maria Ibello Johns Hopkins UniversitySofia Lopez Jaramillo University of South CarolinaRachel Anne Jarboe Clemson UniversityEbony Kimberly Johnson Drexel UniversityAmanda Elizabeth Kelly James Madison UniversityMackenzie Anne Kilduff Seton Hill UniversityJuliana Cristina Liberatore Fashion Institute of TechnologyPhoebe Rae Loetz Towson UniversityAndrea Elizabeth Lucas Radford UniversitySasha Alexis Magruder Catholic University of AmericaRebecca John Malstrom University of Maryland, College ParkMaria Elizabeth Markulis Loyola University MarylandOlivia Lane Martin University of Maryland, College ParkSara Elizabeth McAleer Roanoke CollegeMaria Elizabeth McCormick Pennsylvania State UniversityAmanda Marie Mellendick Lebanon Valley CollegeAngela Jean Moore Loyola University Maryland

Julia Marguerite Noel Villanova University, Honors Program Katherine Claire O’Connor University of Maryland, College ParkAlison Paige Palarea Community College of Baltimore CountyCaroline Rose Phillips Marymount UniversityAlyssa Marie Radovanovich Pennsylvania State UniversityClaire Elizabeth Robinson St. John’s UniversityYalda Sajjad Towson UniversityTaylor Elizabeth Scott Dickinson CollegeLauren Christine Sheredos Salisbury UniversityAshley Nicole Shobert UndecidedVictoria Renee Sill Boston UniversityKatherine Sweeney Smith College of CharlestonOlivia Nanfe Taupyen St. John’s UniversityTheresa Jane Terpos Towson UniversityAlana Christina Thomas-Andrews Duquesne UniversityTori Sydney Thompson Hampton UniversityRachel Leah Vandegrift Temple UniversityMadison Laurynn Vicendese University of DelawareNicole Cushing Wagner University of MississippiAllie Elizabeth Weis Loyola University MarylandAmanda Katharine Weis Loyola University MarylandAudrey Elizabeth Wilke University of Maryland, College Park

Scholars ProgramAnnette Stephanie Yospe Flagler College

Final College Selections for the Class of 2015


If you were to count the number of surgeriesthat recent Maryvale graduate, Kara Brown, hasundergone throughout her 18 years, you wouldfind that the total equals half her lifespan.

When she was 7 months old, Kara contracted bacterial meningitis, resulting in the placement of a shunt in the back of her head – and the beginning of a journey that would inspire her to give back.

It was the summer after her sophomore year when Kara started volunteering at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center; and it was her time spent there that allowed her to earn more than 1,000 community service hours throughout her four years at Maryvale.

“It’s not something she does for the accolades,” said Upper SchoolHead Victor Shin. “It’s part of who she is.”

But what’s remarkable about Kara’s story isn’t the fact that she earnedan overwhelming amount of service hours; it’s the fact that she did it inspite of overwhelming odds.

“I’ve had headaches every day for years. It’s become the normal. I dealwith it,” Kara said matter-of-factly.

But when she woke up with a headache the first day of her senior year,and it wasn’t accompanied with a fever, she knew something was wrong.“My mom says she’s the only parent she knows who is extremely happywhen her kid has a fever – because she knows it’s not the shunt,” Kara said.

In this case, it was the shunt, and instead of enjoying the start of herfinal year at Maryvale, Kara found herself in the Johns Hopkins Emer-gency Room.

The doctors wanted to perform surgery over Christmas break, but Karawas not going to miss the Maryvale mission trip to Nicaragua. “That’s theonly thing I wanted to do my senior year,” she said.

Kara had traveled there the year before, but was sick for the duration of the trip. So, she made a promise to return. And she did. “Kara simplywants to serve others and let them have the spotlight,” said Maryvaleteacher Emily Vitrano Waugh ’03, who also led the trip to Nicaragua.“She knew that the trip was not about her and whether she was able to dowhat she wanted to do. That is a unique quality for a teenager to exhibit,especially one who has missed out on things because of her health.”

After undergoing surgery in October, Kara was able to return toNicaragua in December.

It’s clear to see that this girl can’t be stopped; it’s her persistence and heart to give back that has enabled her to earn more community service hours than any other student in her graduating class.

“I wasn’t trying to get all of these service hours – it just kind of happened,” Kara said. “Just to see the smiles is enough for me.”

CLASS of 2015 GRADUATION, June 5, 2015

Carol Malone Excellence in Teaching Award Betty Coyle

The Maryvale General Excellence Award Morgan Graciela Ferrans Julia Marguerite Noel

State of Maryland, Merit Scholastic Award Morgan Graciela Ferrans Julia Marguerite Noel Victoria Renee Sill

National Merit Scholarship Corporation Morgan Graciela FerransCommended Students Julia Marguerite Noel

National Achievement Scholarship Program Zoey Michél Aarons

National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar Morgan Graciela Ferrans

Archdiocesan Distinctive Scholars Morgan Graciela Ferrans Julia Marguerite Noel Victoria Renee Sill

The Presidential Outstanding Academic Zoey Michél AaronsAchievement Award Emnet Akalu

Caroline Brooke D’Ambrogi Morgan Graciela Ferrans Caroline Virginia Graefe Stephanie Julia Hawkins Rachel Anne Jarboe Mackenzie Anne Kilduff Phoebe Rae Loetz Maria Elizabeth McCormick Amanda Marie Mellendick Julia Marguerite Noel Alyssa Marie Radovanovich Victoria Renee Sill Allie Elizabeth Weis Amanda Katharine Weis Audrey Elizabeth Wilke

Perfect Attendance – 4 years Sasha Alexis Magruder3 years Katherine Haley Dembeck1 year Emma Isabella Boris Margaret Caroline Huey Amanda Elizabeth Kelly Mackenzie Anne Kilduff

Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year Morgan Graciela Ferrans Julia Marguerite Noel

Athlete of the Year Zoey Michél Aarons

United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Mackenzie Anne Kilduff

C. Markland Kelly Athletic Service Award Olivia Nanfe Taupyen

Bishop P. Francis Murphy Peacemaking Award Audrey Elizabeth Wilke

Cura Personalis Award Allie Elizabeth Weis Amanda Katharine Weis

Eagle of the Cross Award Mackenzie Anne Kilduff Olivia Nanfe Taupyen

Recognition of Exceptional Community Kara Brown –1,000 hoursService Caroline Phillips – 500 hours

Taylor Scott – 500 hours

U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award Stephanie Julia Hawkins

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Rachel Anne Jarboe

Principal's Leadership Award Audrey Elizabeth Wilke

Carolyn C. Nemecek Award Andrea Elizabeth Lucas

Tyler Fick Creative Writing Award Maria Elizabeth Markulis

Spirit Award Claire Elizabeth Robinson

Maryvale Award Rachel Anne Jarboe

Senior Award Amanda Elizabeth Kelly

ClassAof her own

Kara Brown recognized formost community service hoursamong graduating seniors

by Jordan Oliver ’09


Passingthe Baton

After competitive campaigning this spring, Maryvale’s next leaders have been elected into office.

Meet the Student Council team for the 2015-2016 school year:

Upper School Student Council

Amanda Gallagher Position: President Graduation Year: 2016

If she could be in any movie, it would be:“The Avengers 1 & 2”

Fun fact about Amanda?“I’ve been to all 50 states!”

Ashley Copenhaver Position: Secretary/TreasurerGraduation Year: 2016

If she could be in any movie, it would be: “Stick It”

Fun fact about Ashley?“I was a rug in ‘Beauty and the Beast.’”

Claire Noppenberger Position: Public RelationsGraduation Year: 2016

If she could be in any movie, it would be: “Footloose”

Fun fact about Claire? “I’m going to be Morticia in ‘The Addams Family’ play this summer!”

Madeline Filling Position: Vice President Graduation Year: 2016

If she could be in any movie, it would be: “High School Musical”

Fun fact about Madeline?“I’d be voted most likely to either wearpolka dots or be recruited to a Division IBadminton team.”


Middle School Student Council

Liza Love Position: President Graduation Year: 2020

What she wants to be when she grows up?“A photographer and own my own business.”

Fun fact about Liza? “I’m a pretty good hula hooper.”

Lizzie Francioli Position: Vice President Graduation Year: 2021

What she wants to be when she grows up?“I want to own my own business — maybe be achef or baker.”

Fun fact about Lizzie? “I’ve driven a boat before!”

Annalee Nelson Position: SecretaryGraduation Year: 2021

What she wants to be when she grows up?“I want to be an actress, but if that doesn’t workout, an elementary school teacher.”

Fun fact about Annalee? “I’m going to California this summer.”

Brianna Caines Position: Treasurer Graduation Year: 2021

What she wants to be when she grows up?“A knee surgeon or forensic scientist.”

Fun fact about Brianna? “I can do ‘thumbs-up’ with my big toes.”

Ashlyn Weyforth Position: Chief of StaffGraduation Year: 2020

What she wants to be when she grows up?“A structural engineer — designing energy efficient and eco-friendly homes for peoplewho can’t afford them.”

Fun fact about Ashlyn?“I write my own songs and books.”

Chris Kearney and Julie Halvorsen


Why I GiveTime.Talent.Treasure.

A recent, informal poll of the Maryvale community about donortrends turned up answers that may surprise even the most experiencedresearchers and teachers.

So, what exactly does inspire our alumnae, parents and friends togive back to Maryvale? The answers are as different as the outfitsthat the girls sport on dress-down days.

Here’s a small sampling: an appreciation of the ageless academicfoundation that catapults alumnae to career success; a desire to wideneducational opportunity for deserving students of various socio-economic backgrounds; pure, unadulterated altruism; and, yes, gut-wrenching Catholic guilt.

As Maryvale prepares to turn 70 on Sept. 9, giving has never beenmore important to supplement tuition. Your generous donations areensuring that signature programs such as the Leadership Institute andthe St. Julie Billiart experience continue to thrive. These programs,along with Maryvale’s commitment to social justice, inclusivity andindividuality, set the school apart in an incredibly crowded, all girls’school market.

We recently had the chance to sit down with three sets of donors –who give freely of their time, talent and resources. Their faces are asfamiliar on campus as those of longtime staffers.

John and Jessy Halaby recently took a break from the kick-off Bull& Oyster Roast meeting they were attending in the Parlor of the Castle to talk about personal giving.

Parents of Gabby ’17, John and Jessy have graciously agreed toserve as co-chairs of this fall’s 70th Anniversary Bull & Oyster Roaston Saturday, Oct. 17 along with Greg Armstrong and Jen HanleyArmstrong ’00. But event meetings aren’t the only ones that Jessy attends at Maryvale. As a trustee, Jessy is often on campus – helping,planning and strategizing.

Both John and Jessy believe it is important to give their time andresources to the very school that is shaping their daughter. “We areblessed to be able to give,” says John, head of the financial advisorsegment at T. Rowe Price. “I feel there is some measure of obligation.”

Jessy, now a graduate student at the University of MarylandSchool of Social Work, explains that she and her husband are thrilledwith their daughter’s experience at Maryvale. “There’s just an energythat exists at the school,” John continues. “Everybody knows mydaughter’s name. They know her personally.”

Through their giving, the Halaby family would like to ensure thatother young women have similar opportunities as Gabby.

Like Jessy Halaby, alumna Cindy Davis ’82 also serves on theBoard of Trustees. As vice chair, Cindy is involved in the inner work-ings of Maryvale.

For Cindy, her motivation for giving time and resources is harder topinpoint – wrapped up in her appreciation for an excellent educationas well as the desire to carry on her father’s legacy.

“I loved what I got out of the school,” says Cindy, manager ofClassroom and Computer Lab Technology at Towson University. “Butmy father also loved this school and what it did for his daughters. Because I don’t have daughters, this is my way to carry on my dad’slegacy. Maryvale is definitely the most consistent and largest of mydonations.”

Once Cindy graduated from college, she promptly returned to herMaryvale roots as a volunteer. A past president of the Alumnae Asso-ciation, a member of the 50th Anniversary Gala Committee and the2003 Alumna of the Year, Cindy has long been engaged in the life ofthe school.

Many of Cindy’s faves – as the girls would say – favorite memoriesand favorite friends – were made on the 88-acre campus that 380 students will call their home away from home this school year.

The daughters of Chris Kearney and Julie Halvorsen are amongthe growing student body. Dubbed the “dream team” for their will-ingness to volunteer and easy-going personalities, Chris and Julie aregiving hours of their personal time this year to serve as co-presidentsof the Maryvale Mothers’ Club and co-chairs of the ChristmasBazaar.

They join Fathers’ Club President Scott Burns and the SportsBoosters’ Leadership Team in heading up one of the school’s threevolunteer-driven organizations.

“I really love being a part of my girls’ school,” says Julie during arecent Mothers’ Club planning meeting. “I love knowing what’sgoing on. It makes me feel like I am closer to them and what they aredoing.”

In addition to being more engaged in student life (and what yourdaughters may not tell you), Chris says she has always found volun-teering in a school to be a wonderful opportunity to forge friendshipswith other parents.

She hopes that more moms and dads will take advantage of thebuilt-in networks afforded by Maryvale’s three groups to become involved in activities and events at Maryvale.

“There’s basically an opportunity for everybody,” Chris says.“You can always bake something, do something on the weekend orsend an email from your computer. There’s absolutely no reason to be intimidated.”

by Heather Harlan-Warnack

Jessy and John HalabyCindy Davis ’82

Interested in Giving? Please contact Heather Harlan-Warnack, director of communications and development, at [email protected] or 410.308.8524.


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News&NotesFor the second consecutive year, Sr. Anne O’Donnell, SND ’57, and members of the Classof 1957 gathered for lunch in the fall and thespring. This year, the Class of 1957 especially remembered Mary Bracken Neale ’57, whopassed away on May 10, 2014.

1960sJudy Anton Davies ’62 is living full-time inFlorida and loving it! Judy and her husband,Mike, have been blessed with good health andenjoy tennis and bridge. This fall, their grandsonwill be an Ignatian Scholar in the freshman classat Loyola Blakefield. Their granddaughter is offto Princeton University to play lacrosse.

Eileen Lenahan Baloh ’65 keeps busy withsewing and researching her family history. Herson, Brendan, and daughter-in-law, Lisa, live inBaltimore with their two young children, Lucyand Huxley. Brendan works for Whiting-TurnerContracting Co. Eileen’s daughter, Megan, livesin Pittsburgh with her husband Bobby, son Beckett and a new baby on the way. Megan isan attorney with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney.

Joanne Azzarello Letnaunchyn ’65 retired fromteaching math in Baltimore County in 2010. Her three children are married and each has two children. Joanne enjoys traveling with her husband, Steve.

Mary Ellen Vanni ’65 was named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women of 2015 by The DailyRecord.

Pat Mitchell ’65 was co-chair of The JourneyHome benefit in October 2014, raising $850,000to support Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s program to make homelessness in the citybrief and rare.

Pauline Doane Jenkins ’65 is currently living in South Florida. Pauline says it’s all about “volunteering, hospice work, health coaching,beach time and South Beach.”

Nancy Halli ’67 recently retired from her librarycataloging job at Bryn Mawr College. She is excited to have more time for walks and reading,

and will volunteer at Swarthmore College’s summer camp.

Congratulations to Paula Junghans ’67, whowas recognized in the 2015 Edition of “The BestLawyers in America.” Paula practices white-collarcriminal defense in Washington, D.C.

Lourdes Schnader Hergenroeder ’68 visitedTokyo and Northern Japan for three weeks in October 2014.

Mary Pat Schuster LeBlanc ’69 just concluded aterm as chair of Greater New Orleans Inc., a regional economic development organization.Mary Pat continues to practice law and go tocourt, but looks forward to transitioning to more work as a mediator. She enjoys seven grandchildren! Mary Pat visits Maryland severaltimes a year and relishes any chance to catch up with Maryvale friends.

1950s

Class of 1965 50th Reunion

Judy Vanni McLaughlin ’64, Judith Schaffner Ulrich ’64and Dayle Warren Dabney ‘64

Group at Jubilee Luncheon: June Weller Brooks ‘59, Mary Nagle Hogan ‘63, Mary Burns McCurdy ‘59,Susie Guzzo Good ‘57, Stephanie Nagy Donnelly ‘59, Carol Baker Bickel ‘59 and Mollie LochboehlerKilbourne ‘57


1970sCecilia Filippelli Hazel ’70 shared news abouther new job. EMD Serono, owned by MerckKGaA of Germany, has started a new oncologydivision of which Cecilia is a participant. Shesays it’s been crazy to go through training again,but enjoys this great opportunity.

Therese Frost Kohler LS ’71 has raised threesons. One is in the U.S. Air Force, and anotheris a U.S. Marine.

In December 2014, Marie Lerch ’72 was pro-filed in the New York Times article, “In ThisAuto-Shop Class, Life Lessons Were Part of theCurriculum.” Marie has a life-long passion forChevrolet Camaros.

Carlisle Communications LLC, owned by CarlisleVoelkel Hashim ’73, recently celebrated itsfourth year. Since 2012, Carlisle has producedand hosted a public interest show in Talbot andHoward counties and at Towson University.Carlisle’s business plan is to host a show onMaryland Public Television and to help culturalinstitutions become virtual museums.

1980sDebbie Zapata Katris ’86 is so excited that herdaughter, Mia, will join Maryvale’s Class of 2019this fall. She looks forward to sharing her Maryvale memories with Mia and watching Mia create her own.

After nearly 10 years at Booz Allen Hamilton asa management consultant, Mia Scharper ’87left to become the communications manager at

Johns Hopkins Medicine International. She isloving her new job, especially the exposure tohealth care within a global context.

1990sCongratulations to Mara Warren Black ’90and Omar Black, who were married in July 2014.The couple lives in the Federal Hill neighbor-hood of Baltimore City with daughter, Kailey.

It was a busy and blessed year for Amy Em-mons Blackstock ’90! Amy’s daughter, Annie,started preschool and loves it. Her son, Jake, willstart school this September. It was a long winterwith her husband, Greg, away on orders for sixmonths. The family is thrilled to have him homenow. In other exciting news, a golden retrieverpuppy named Gunner is the newest addition tothe family.

Cassandra Morton Butt ’93 recently publisheda fictional novel, “Uninvited.”

Congratulations to Chrissy Fusting Lippen-holz ’96, who welcomed her fourth baby, Hart-ley Christina, on April 3, 2015. She joins her bigsister, Addison (4), brother, Breighton (3), andanother sister, Lola (17 months). The family isvery happy and doing great.

Congratulations to Errin Roby ’96, who grad-uated magna cum laude from University of Baltimore School of Law in May 2014.

Cathy Wachter Bergeron ’99 was featuredwith husband, James, on reality TV program,“Beachfront Bargain Hunt,” in the SouthernOuter Banks. Cathy enjoys working as a hospi-talist at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Va.They are blessed with a daughter, Juliet, andson, Matthew James.

Marisa Nimon ’99 welcomed her first child,Tyler Madelyn Bandy, in April 2014. She is an absolute joy and the family could not be moregrateful for this beautiful blessing.

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Susan Flanigan ’76 and Nancy Hooper Caplan ’76

Senior Olivia Taupyen ’15 receives her Miraculous Medal as she is inducted into theAlumnae Association.

Carol Townsend Jones ’80, Meg Bagli McNamara ’80 and Anna Maria Halkousis Eades ‘80


2000sKate Nolan Bryden ’00 and husband, Shawn,were excited to welcome daughter, Nolan AnneBryden, to the family in November 2014. Nolanis a very happy baby and is already looking forward to joining the Maryvale community inthe Class of 2032! Kate and Shawn are enjoyinglife in the Hampden/Wyman Park neighborhoodof Baltimore City with their canine baby, Bogey.Kate’s firm AMK Partners LLC – a third partycommercial real estate development manage-ment firm–just celebrated two years in business.

Kelly Devlin ’00 is engaged to Dennis Neigh-bor.

Kathleen Killen Haffenreffer ’00 has been living in St. Louis with her family since March2012. She and her husband have two boys, Reid(4), and Teddy (2), and welcomed baby girl,Ruthie, on Dec. 30, 2014.

Congratulations to Kimberly Cuomo Cesar ’01and husband, Mauricio, who welcomed daugh-ter, Alexandra Carmen Cesar, in March 2015.

Last summer, Candace Zorn Snyder ’01 andher husband returned to Maryland from Chicagojust in time to welcome their son, GrahamTheodore Snyder, in August 2014. Candaceloves being a mommy! She is currently practic-ing general dentistry at her father’s dental prac-tice in Hereford and always looks forward totreating Maryvale alumnae.

Nicole Marino Hermann ’01 married Bill Hermann at the Ritz Carlton in New York Cityduring December 2014.

Congratulations to Jennifer D’Anna Dunbar’02 on the birth of her daughter, Cora HelenDunbar, in October 2014.

Kathryn Henschen Jacques ’02 quit her dayjob! This past fall, Kathryn left her full-time jobat a private equity firm to teach ballet part-time,six days a week. She has more than 200 stu-dents at four different dance schools, some of whom just received their first college accept-ances or professional contracts. One is even acurrent Maryvale student, Stephanie Brocato’17. Kathryn shares, “I’ve never been happierand I love being able to work with the next generation of ballerinas. The new career changehas also allowed me to do some acting. I havetwo Indie feature films releasing this year as wellas several local commercials and a speaking rolein a nationally airing TV episode on the ID Discovery Network. This has been a really inter-esting change from performing, but I've metsome really awesome people and the experi-ences are amazing. My husband, David, and Ijust moved into a beautiful new home in PerryHall, which we then ripped apart for renovations(I am writing this sitting in a half-finishedkitchen). It’s been a little stressful, but wheneverything’s finished, it will finally be a home inwhich we can start a family.”

Congratulations to Sally Bonsall Hughes ’03and Paul Hughes, who were married on Sept.27, 2014 in Charleston, S.C.

The Class of 2004 has lots of good news toshare! Congratulations to Laura Mekulski Lilley ’04 and Neil Lilley, who were married onJune 7, 2014. Congratulations also to OliviaGarrish Brannick ’04 and Brendan Brannick,who wed on June 21, 2014. Wedding bellswere also ringing for Alex Vardoulakis Ecken-rode ’04 and Greg Eckenrode on Oct. 4, 2014!

Sarah Tedesco ’04 is senior vice president of Donor Search, a fundraising business started by her father. She loves her job. Sarah has beenwith the company since its inception nine yearsago. Donor Search has grown every year, andlast year, it had a major boom. Donor Search hasroughly 30 employees and works with morethan 1,000 nonprofits.

Nan Brown ’04 is an account executive at anexciting mobile application startup companycalled Everseat. The company is focused onhelping consumers find last-minute access toappointments, reservations and experiences forevery business from doctors and dentists to hairstylists and everything in between.

Alison Strassner ’04 is the marketing coordi-nator for Campbell & Co., a Baltimore-based al-ternative investment manager.

Alexandra Bell ’05 is a CPA living and workingin Washington, D.C. She is currently with Amer-ican Capital and spent all of February and May2015 in London. Alex previously worked forKPMG. During her time there, she went to NewYork for a year, then took a transfer to D.C. towork with the Department of Energy on the

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Molly McLaughlin ’00 and Mulligan Burns ‘01

Class of 2000


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News&Notesfederal audit. KPMG also sent Alex to India towork for six months — quite an experience!

Anastasia Bussard ’05 married Joe Grazioseon May 16, 2015. The bridal party was filledwith Maryvale girls: Amanda Peters ’05, CareyJohnson Taylor ’05, Megan Hughes ’05 andAnastasia’s sisters, Ariel Bussard Bendall ’02and Amalia Bussard.

Jennifer Prentice ’05 started a new job as duediligence environmental project manager atEMG Baltimore.

Rebecca Harris Zimmermann ’05 marriedJoseph Zimmermann in the beginning of August2014. Rebecca is a pediatric nurse and studyingto be a nurse practitioner. We extend our condolences to Rebecca, her sister Irene Harris’09 and their family on the sudden passing of their mother, Sylvia, in late August 2014.

The Class of 2005 had a lot of graduations tocelebrate in 2014. Julia Clark ’05 graduatedfrom Loyola University Maryland with a master’sin Education and received her AssociationMontessori Internationale Diploma from Wash-ington Montessori Institute. Julia is currently directing a curious and creative class of 9- to 12-year-old students in Arlington, Va.

Nicole Kotulak ’05 graduated from the Univer-sity of Delaware in December 2014 with a Ph.D.in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Nicolereceived a postdoctoral award to work as a National Research Council research associate inthe photovoltaics section of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.

Caroline Gould ’05 graduated from George-town University with a master’s degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communica-tions. Caroline will be working with a public relations firm in Washington, D.C.

Congratulations to Ashley Manocheh Votta’06 and Jon Votta, who were married on December 27, 2014.

Deanna Cerquetti ’06 is working on her doctorate at UMBC in Language, Literacy andCulture while teaching Spanish and working inthe Graduate Student Program. She has to takethree more classes and write her thesis beforebecoming Dr. Cerquetti.

We spotted Claire Eberhardt ’07 in a cap andgown with her mom, Carol Scott Eberhardt’74. Claire received a master’s degree from theUniversity of Maryland School of Social Work inMay 2015.

Stephanie Diegel Saravia ’07 is still employedat ExxonMobil. Stephanie recently transferred tothe chemical portion of the company, which involves working in a chemical manufacturingplant.

Cece Brown ’08 received a master’s from theSchool of Nursing and Health Studies atGeorgetown University in May 2015. The degreequalifies Cece as a certified nurse midwife /women’s health nurse practitioner. She and hercousin will travel to Japan and Thailand in thecoming weeks to explore and celebrate.

Kirsten LoGrande ’08 has a big year ahead of her. She will graduate from the University

of Maryland School of Medicine and begin a residency in OB/GYN. She is engaged to be married in June 2016!

We spotted the parents of Victoria Notarangelo ’08 on the bus to New York Cityand got an update on their three daughters.They were on their way to help Tori fix up hernew apartment in the West Village. She recentlymoved from midtown to be closer to her newjob at Horizon Media, a media and advertisingfirm. Sister, Julia Notarangelo Schmidt ’03,and her husband, Augie, have a new son, August Edward Schmidt Jr. – “Gus”– born onMarch 16, 2015. Claudia Notarangelo ’05works for the Avenue at White Marsh in themarketing and events department. This fall,Claudia is not only planning the Maryvale Classof 2005 10th reunion on Sept. 25, but also isplanning her wedding on Oct. 3! A number ofMaryvale girls will be in the bridal party.

Rachel Bressler ’09 recently enrolled in theM.A. School Counseling program at Loyola University Maryland.

After graduating from Elon University in May 2013, Jessica Simermeyer ’09 moved toCharleston, S.C. to begin a graduate programin occupational therapy. On July 18, 2015, she will graduate from the Medical University ofSouth Carolina with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and recognition for completion of the Interprofessional Fellowship.Following graduation, Jessica will be sitting forthe National Board Certification for Occupa-tional Therapy exam. Jessica will begin a careerin the field of which she was first made awarethrough a service trip to Jamaica during her MC Gahan ‘04, Lynn Kennelly Fiery ‘06, Mary Kate Lavin ‘06, Shea Gahan ‘08 and Jordan Oliver ‘09

Cerise Kleb ’10, Katherine Cole ’10, Katelyn Matuszak ’10 and Kelsey Matuszak ‘10

senior year at Maryvale. She spent a week at an orphanage for children with developmental disabilities. Jessica experienced the impact therapists could have in helping these childrenlive their lives to the fullest and knew this washer path.

2010sIn May 2014, Kelly Kane ’10 graduated summacum laude from Ithaca College with a dual bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Writing.After interning with Constellation Brands, Kellyis working on her master’s degree (and eventu-ally Ph.D.) in Social Psychology at Iowa State University. Kelly’s research focuses on attitudechange and persuasion, especially through narrative framing.

Frankie Cerquetti ’10 is freelancing as a video-grapher filming various projects and weddings.Frankie’s main focus has been an internship withIntervarsity Christian Fellowship on the MICAcampus, leading their students through ministry.She is carrying on her Maryvale foundation of social justice and Christian ministry. Last summer,Frankie participated in the Baltimore Urban Program and made a short film capturing thatexperience.

Melissa Cascio ’10 graduated with honors fromNova Southeastern University with a B.S. in Nursing.

Nicole Jackson ’11 graduated this spring fromSt. Mary’s College of Maryland with a degree in Psychology. In the fall, Nicole will attend graduate school for a master’s degree from theCounseling and Human Services program atLehigh University.

Karen Danielson ’11 began a new job tutoringfellow students in Microeconomics at St. Mary’sCollege of Maryland.

Elizabeth Moriconi ’11 graduated cum laudewith a B.S. in Nursing from the Quinnipiac University School of Nursing. During her time atQuinnipiac, Elizabeth was inducted into theNursing Honors Society, which recognizes students ranked in the top 25 percent of hergraduating class. Elizabeth is very excited for thenext step in her life!

Lexie Saunders ’11 was the recipient of theMaggie Geeter Hrabowski Scholarship. Thisaward provides an annual scholarship to out-standing undergraduates and graduate students

in education. Lexie was given the award basedon her accomplishments and contributions in herfield. A senior at UMBC, Lexie is pursuing a B.A.in dance and K-12 teacher certification. Lexiespent last summer teaching at McDonogh Summer Camp. She will be student teaching inAnne Arundel County this fall.

Samantha Darcangelo ’12 is a junior at theUniversity of Florida and a member of the Division I Lacrosse Team.

Danielle DeMario ’12 is finishing her first yearin the Occupational Therapy Program at TowsonUniversity.

Anna Valletta ’13 transferred from CincinnatiUniversity to Towson University at the beginningof 2015.

Jordan Meyerl ’14 had the opportunity totravel to Austria during spring break. It was anamazing experience seeing the country and experiencing the culture. Jordan can’t wait totravel again during her time at Arcadia University.

Follow the competitive cycling experiences ofGinny Jeppi ’14 via her blog, http://ginnyjep-piracer.blogspot.com.

Kerry Leonard ’14, who finished her freshmanyear at Juniata College, was named LandmarkWomen’s Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Weekin November 2014.

Maryvale welcomed back alumnae on May 15 asdifferent classes were treated to a lineup of exciting Reunion events.

The Class of 1965 was the first to return to campus, kicking off its 50th Maryvale Reunionwith the Alumnae Association Senior InductionCeremony in McCarthy Theater. Honored at thisceremony was Heather Klink ’84 as the 2015Maryvale Alumna of the Year. Also recog-nized – as well as thanked – were the membersof the Class of 1965 for their legacy of leader-ship and generosity to the school.

Following the event, the Class of 1965 and honored guests made their way to the Great Hallfor the annual Jubilee Luncheon. The afternooncontinued for the Jubilarians with a presentationof Maryvale’s Leadership Institute hosted byPresident Tracey H. Ford, Director Mary EllenRector Fise ’74 and Junior Katie Kapfer ’16.Middle School Head Amy Belz then led a tourof the campus. Everyone returned to the libraryjust in time for afternoon tea.

Afternoon rolled into evening with “A Toast to Carol Malone” in McCarthy Hall. Alumnae, parents, past and current faculty gathered to celebrate Carol’s legacy of excellence in teaching.(See page 6.)

The festivities continued as the Reunion Classesof 1965, 1970, 1980, 1995, 2000 and 2010gathered in the Castle for the remainder of theevening at the 70th Anniversary Preview Party.The Terrace provided a beautiful backdrop forvisiting with old friends on a picture-perfectevening.

The Class of 1965 continued its celebration onMay 16 with a lively luncheon at the home ofPat Mitchell. Make sure you check Maryvale’swebsite (www.maryvale.com) for upcoming Reunion and alumnae events!

– Libby Bagli Nagle ’72

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MarriagesMara Warren ’90 to Omar BlackRobyn Wagner ’93 to Stephen ShinnickNicole Marino ’01 to Bill HermannKelly Miller ’02 to Matthew FerrissSally Bonsall ’03 to Paul HughesMeghan Maguire ’03 to Adam ThonOlivia Garrish ’04 to Brendan BrannickLaura Mekulski ’04 to Neil LilleyAlex Vardoulakis ’04 to Greg EckenrodeAnastasia Bussard ’05 to Joe GrazioseRebecca Harris ’05 to Joseph ZimmermannMeaghan Flerlage ’06 to Kyle SponsellerPaige Ibello ’06 to Max VenkerAshley Manocheh ’06 to Jon VottaChristi Ullrich ’07 to Robert Dinneen

CondolencesMary Catherine Bunting ’55 on the death of her sister, Dorothy Bunting Duffy ’53Family of Sister Suzanne Droski, SND ’55Family of Agnes Zentgraf Cunningham ’56Family of Mary Bracken Neale ’57, sister of Jane Bracken Mace ’65, Clare Bracken

Strange ’67, Connie Bracken Shockley ’72, Liz Bracken Elliott ’73Family of Marion Reyer Bodie ’63Luann Finn Gettman ’64 on the death of her motherAnn Hense Stucker ’64 on the death of her fatherFamily of Heather Mills Kuchta ’65Sharon Murphy Lachall ’65 on the death of her fatherMaura Gage ’66 and *Lily Gage ’73 on the death of their motherNancy Halli ’67 on the death of her fatherFamily of Patricia Onnen Wills ’69, sister of Chrissy Onnen Diffenderffer ’74Mary Scott ’69 and Carol Scott Eberhardt ’74 on the death of their mother,

grandmother of Claire Eberhardt ’07Joanne Bracken ’70, *Susan Bracken Trumbull ’71, Peggy Bracken Porter ’74

on the death of their motherMarianne Connolly ’70 and Julianne Connolly Johnson ’72 on the death of

their father, grandfather of Laura Johnson ’04Mary Kay Clemmens Minsker ’72 on the death of her fatherMarie Lerch ’72 and Betty Lerch Visconage ’74 on the death of their motherCarlisle Voelkel Hashim ’73 and Marty Voelkel-Hanssen ’75 on the death of

their mother Susan Volpitta Forsyth ’77, Katie Volpitta Tiralla ’80, Buffy Volpitta Elliott ’83

on the death of their father, grandfather of Madeline Sorrentino ’10Michelle Trageser ’75 and Kelly Trageser Collett ’78 on the death

of their fatherCheryl Wagner ’79 on the death of her motherBlaise Cashen ’81 on the death of her fatherJoanne Marocco Fingles ’81 on the death of her motherStacey Jackson ’81 and Sandy Jackson McCrea ’84 on the death of their fatherClaudia Cadigan Anton ’86 on the death of her motherSuzanne Gavin Taylor ’87 on the death of her mother,

Elizabeth Eckenrode Rickenback ’61Rebecca Harris Zimmermann ’05 and Irene Harris ’09 on the death of their motherRebecca Winkler ’07 on the death of her sister, Sarah Winkler ’02Chrysalis Borja ’11 and Cara Borja ’13 on the death of their motherKatie Lentz ’11 on the death of her fatherJennifer Mathias ’13 on the death of her mother

*deceased

BirthsRobert Clayton to Kate Hanlon Sinclair ’95Hartley Christina to Chrissy Fusting Lippenholz ’96Charlotte to Erin Connelly Winchester ’98Tyler Madelyn to Marisa Nimon ’99Nolan Anne to Kate Nolan Bryden ’00Nick to Kara Flanigan Champagne ’00Ruth Foley to Kathleen Killen Haffenreffer ’00Alexandra Carmen to Kimberly Cuomo Cesar ’01Charlotte to Maria Linz O’Brien ’01Lucy Anna to Lauren Daniels Rosenthal ’01Graham Theodore to Candace Zorn Snyder ’01Cora Helen to Jennifer D’Anna Dunbar ’02James Patrick to Lauren Pyke McDonald ’02Natalie to Ashley Scelsi Schrieber ’02 August Edward, Jr. to Julia Notarangelo Schmidt ’03Audrey Ann Vitrano to Emily Vitrano Waugh ’03 Brooks to Paige Ibello Venker ’06

Marriages, Births, Condolences 2015

Student art: (Main image), Bows by Katharine Evans ‘16;(Above, top to bottom), Face Painting by Allie Weis ’15,Pansy by Maya Belin ‘15.

Erinn McCarthy Humanities Hall at Maryvale Preparatory School

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11300 Falls RoadLutherville, MD 21093

Maryvale’s Bull Roast is back by popular demand. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Save the date for Saturday, Oct. 17 when we can roast, boast and toast together.

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For more information about Erinn McCarthy Humanities Hall rental opportunities, please contactKaren Geckle Moritz ’81, Special Events Planner,at 410.308.8520 or [email protected]

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