@As Maryvale Middle Schoolers return to campus,they will immediately notice a brightly colorednew science lab — the perfect backdrop forexperiments and hands-on learning.

Students in all grades will have access to newlypurchased state-of-the-art digital microscopes.

And Upper School girls will have the opportunityto participate in an after-school engineeringprogram of sorts.

These latest changes underscore Maryvale’scontinued investment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for all students in grades six through 12.

“When people ask me about STEM, it’s organichere,” said Amy Belz, Middle School head.“We’re always blending Science, Technology,Engineering and Math into the curriculum.”

Although women still remain under-representednationally in the science and engineering fields,according to the National Girls CollaborativeProject, many Maryvale students are planningcareers in these areas.

And Maryvale is providing the foundation thatstudents need to be successful in college andbeyond.

Several Upper School girls dedicated a goodportion of their summer to STEM pursuits.

Incoming junior Katie Kapfer ’16 was one of46 students from across the country (out of400 applicants) who earned a spot in the FBI

research paper and earned a leadership award.

Elizabeth, whose love of science began withDr. Karen O’Neil’s biology class in ninth grade,would like to pursue a career in biological orbiomedical engineering.

“We offer a variety of courses at Maryvale thatwill give girls a strong basis in STEM-relatedcareers,” said Dr. O’Neil, chair of the UpperSchool Science Department.

HEATHER HARLAN WARNACK

Future Agent In Training Program. From Aug.4-8, Katie traveled to the FBI Field Office inWashington, D.C.

She learned about undercover operations, evidence collection, behavioral analysis andcan’t wait to take Forensics at Maryvale thisyear.

Incoming senior Elizabeth McCormick ’15was one of 60 students accepted nationally to the competitive University of Maryland, College Park Engineering Program.

During the week-long program, Elizabeth wasexposed to various engineering specialties,built an underwater robot, wrote a companion

TodaySUMMER / FALL 2014

STEM TakesRoot atMaryvale

MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD AMY BELZ STANDS IN THENEW MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB.

Victor Shin joined Maryvale as UpperSchool head in June. Victor,

who is pursuing his Ph.D.in Educational Leader-ship at the Universityof Pennsylvania, camefrom Forestville-basedBishop McNamara High

School, where he servedas associate principal and

dean of programs. Embracing astudent-centered philosophy, Victor is aformer STEM and Leadership teacher. Hewill work closely with Amy Belz, MiddleSchool head.

Jessica Vitrano Randisi ’01 returns tocampus as dean of students. She will continue to serve as Varsity Lacrosse coachand will be involved with the fall musical,along with Samantha Kymmell and EllenManuel.

Melissa Beljous, Maryvale’s director ofmulticultural affairs, also will serve as

assistant division head. She will work closelywith Victor and Amy as well as Mary EllenRector Fise ’74, the new Leadership Institute director.

Former Maryvale Admissions Director,Monica Graham has become the school’sfull-time college counselor. While Cathy Cunnane will work with Monica in the transition year, Cathy will now have more time for academic and personalcounseling, testing and St. Julie Billiart Program support.

Jennifer Nicholas was elevated to direc-tor of Maryvale’s St. Julie Billiart Program,a college preparatory experience for girls with diagnosed learning differences, including mild dyslexia. Joining Jen arethree new, amazing learning specialists to help with this at-capacity program:

Courtney Fitzgibbon, Kathleen Dono-hue Lopez and Mary Trompeter.

Gracie Smith joins Maryvale as the newadmissions director. She comes to us fromKensington-based Academy of the HolyCross, where she served as the admissionsdirector.

Michele Kogler has become part of theMaryvale development team as director ofthe Maryvale Fund, formerly the AnnualFund.

Also new to Maryvale is Randy Smith,who will serve as an administrative assistant to the division heads. He will bethe point of contact for many academic requests.

We have hired several top-tier teachers to bolster our already strong academic departments: Ellen Manuel (Upper School

English/Theatre), Erin Peer (Upper SchoolEnglish), Michael Brown (Middle SchoolMath), Carole Gonzalez (Upper SchoolScience), Jessica Nusbaum (World Lan-guages), Richard Englar (Social Studies),Marissa Malloy (Music), Katie Burke(Theology) and Doug Demeo (Theology).

Check out our website for the impressiveeducational backgrounds of our new and existing faculty members. Go towww.maryvale.com and click on “Curriculum.” You will see a link to “Aca-demic Administration and Faculty.”

Roughly 40 teachers and members of theacademic leadership team hold master’sdegrees, while a handful have doctoral degrees. As several Maryvale employeescontinue on their “student” path, thisnumber is sure to increase during the next year!

Maryvale has made a significant investment in new faculty and staff to better meet the academic needsof all girls, while strongly positioning the school for a successful future in a competitive marketplace.Meantime, several existing members of the Maryvale team have received promotions or shifted theirroles to provide the best educational experience possible.

FACULTY / STAFFSPOTLIGHT

REUNION WEEKEND was a great success as we welcomed alumnaeback to Maryvale for a variety of events. Students, parents and alumnaeassembled for the Alumnae Association Senior Induction Ceremony on May16 — highlighted by awarding Erin Stewart Howland ’89, Alumna of theYear. Also honored were the members of the Class of 1964, who gatheredfor their 50th reunion. This spirited class dedicated a chair in the McCarthyTheater to acknowledge this momentous milestone, then made their way to the Great Hall for the annual Jubilee Luncheon. That evening, the Alumnae Cocktail Party, with an open invitation to all alums, featuredreunion classes of 1989, 1999, 2004 and 2009.

Preceding the party, the Class of 1989 gathered for a brief prayer service in remembrance of their deceased classmate, Meaghan Gahan, at thememorial garden they dedicated in her name. And, the “mighty fine Classof 1999” met in McCarthy Hall for a wine and cheese reception in formerEnglish teacher Carol Malone’s classroom, now named the Tyler P. Fick ’99Writing Center, to honor their dear friend.

The Class of `64 continued their reunion celebration on May 17 with alively dinner party at the home of classmate Carolyn Parker Knott. The next day, they congregated in the Castle Chapel for a moving liturgy followed by brunch off campus.

The weekend before, Anne Bradley Mattia and Anne Bollinger McLaingathered members of the Class of 1994 at the McLain home to celebratetheir 20th reunion on May 10. Perfect weather provided an evening ofchatter and laughter for these longtime friends.

May was truly a special month full of happy memories for this remarkablegroup of Maryvale alums!

Sept. 23 Alumnae Association MeetingCastle, 7 p.m.

Oct. 5 Open House McCarthy Hall, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oct. 22 Book Club with Carol Malone Castle, 7 p.m.

Nov. 15 Maryvale Bull Roast Rector Gymnasium, 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Dec. 6 Christmas Bazaar Rector Gymnasium, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Alumnae Legacy Breakfast Castle Solarium, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Santa in the Castle Great Hall, Noon – 2 p.m.

Dec. 19 Young Alumnae Breakfast Great Hall, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

March 11 Book Club with Carol Malone Castle, 7 p.m.

March 24 Alumnae Association Meeting Castle, 7 p.m.

May 15 Alumnae Association Senior Induction Ceremony and Alumna of the Year Award McCarthy Theater, 11:00 a.m.

Jubilee Luncheon for Class of 1965Great Hall, Noon – 2 p.m.

Alumnae Cocktail Party Castle, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Save the Date!

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EDITOR’S NOTEWelcome to the first edition of the school's newest publication, “Today @ Maryvale.”This newsletter, which will hit your mailbox at least twice a year, is designed to be a quick read about the latest happenings with Maryvale students, faculty, administrators and alumnae. Stay up to date with us by flipping through these colorful pages.

Maryvale has tremendous positive momentum right now! Two years into hertenure as the school’s first lay president, Tracey H. Ford has hit her stride andbuilt a collaborative, dynamic leadership team. This includes Middle School HeadAmy Belz and Upper School Head Victor Shin, who came to Maryvale in June fromBishop McNamara High School. We have several new faculty members joining us this fall, whose spectacular teaching and leadership styles will complement those of our veteran educators. Readmore about our exciting new hires on the cover of this publication.

Further, our girls — the heart and soul of this school — continue to impress year-round! Even thoughstudents enjoyed a well-deserved break, many continued their academic, service and athletic pursuitsduring hot summer months usually reserved for sleeping in, pool-side lounging and family vacations.

Middle Schooler Katarina DeLorenzo ’20 was accepted into the SISTER (STEM) program at GoddardNASA Flight Center this summer. Incoming freshman Mary Grace Marts ’18 earned a STEM internship,which took her to Bermuda. And Kennedy Hunke ’15 traveled to Karlsruhe, Germany, where she participated in the Goethe Institut’s total immersion language and culture program.

On the athletic front, rising senior Miranda Ibello ’15 has made Maryvale proud. This talented student athlete was one of 25 girls selected for the U.S. Under-19 lacrosse training team. Miranda isnot the only one gaining national recognition, though. Cameron Hinton ’18 placed third in the 400-meter race at Nationals recently. She is ranked fourth for her age group nationally. And, there’smore. Ginny Jeppi '14, who graduated from Maryvale in June, made the cycling World Cup team forthe U.S.

Finally, many of our girls devoted a good portion of their summer to Christian service, one of Maryvale’s hallmarks. Many students volunteered at Camp St. Vincent. Located in Patterson Park, thisfree eight-week camp caters to children from homeless families in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Many of our faculty members were as busy as our girls during the summer months. Victor landed anall-expenses paid fellowship to Germany, also through the Goethe Institut. Fine Arts Department ChairSarah Butcher took her first trip to Europe, a learning experience that she earned as this year’s GrowGrant recipient. This grant, earmarked for faculty and staff development, was established by JenHanley Armstrong ’00 and Greg Armstrong. And, English Teacher Rance Denton received word thathis paper, “‘Most Distant and Most Dear:’ Clausewitizian Conflicts in Kipling's Barrack-Room Ballads,”will be published in the next volume of “War, Literature & the Arts,” an international journal focusingon analysis of war and conflict through literature.

As our faulty, staff and girls adjust to the routines and rigors of the new school year, look for morepositive news. Don’t wait for the next newsletter. Check out our new website, which is expected tolaunch in early fall. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Connect with us on LinkedIn. Also,don’t miss Maryvale on Instagram and YouTube. And don’t be surprised to read about the school inlocal news outlets like the Baltimore Sun and Catholic Review.

All the best,

Class of 1989

Class of 1964

Class of 1994

Each spring, Maryvale celebratesthe accomplishments of our

students and revels in the joy of alumnae returning for reunion !

Class of 1999

MILESTONES RedCarpetMaryvale is filled with superstars in academics, athleticsand the arts. Many students received accolades thisspring — worthy of a trip down Maryvale’s red carpet.And the award goes to…

Upper School

The Class of 2014 graduated from Maryvale on June 6.While many students were honored for their achieve-ments, here is a snapshot of the top awards:

Maryvale General Excellence Award: Gabby Lago

Principal’s Leadership Award: Peyton Courtney

Carolyn C. Nemecek Award: Emily Valentine

Tyler P. Fick ’99 Creative Writing Award: Jordan Meyerl

Spirit Award: Elizabeth Piet

Maryvale Award: Colette Aroh

Senior Award: Elizabeth Piet

Several seniors were recognized at graduation for their Christian service. Caroline Vikell, Rianna Jawa and Elizabeth Piet were honored for each completing morethan 500 hours of community service.

Meantime, juniors took home impressive awards fortheir Christian service. Sasha Magruder ’15, with 176hours of service, received the Good Works Society Award.Caroline Phillips ’15, with 325 hours served, earned theSr. Francoise Blin de Bourdon, SND Society Award.

Finally, Maryvale students landed two prestigiouslacrosse awards. Graduating senior Lauren Hudson wasnamed an Under Armour All American and an HonorableMention All American, while graduating senior ElizabethPiet won the “Jackie Pitts Award” for the Greater Balti-more area from U.S. Lacrosse. This honor recognizes agraduating senior in each chapter who truly honors thegame of lacrosse. She exemplifies the spirit of the game,on and off the field. Academically, she is an outstandingstudent and a valued role model in her school.

Middle School

Many students were honored during the Eighth GradeCelebration on June 3 for their academic performanceand perfect attendance.

Special recognition was given to Maria Gaspari ’18 andElisa Rodriguez ’18. Maria received the Abby BoehmMerit Award, named in memory of Abigail M. Boehm ’98.Abby’s sister Blair Boehm ’01 presents the award eachyear to an eighth grader who embodies Abby’s spirit bymaintaining a humanitarian approach to the needs ofothers, working quietly behind the scenes, shying awayfrom praise and demonstrating kindness for all.

Elisa received the merit-based Trustees’ Scholarship, whichis awarded to an exceptional incoming ninth grader.

Congratulations!

I happen to be one of the lucky ones. My lifelong career as an educator offers me a new year that begins in late August as well as precious time each summer to rejuvenate and reflect. Even though summers are a bit shorter than they used to beand I enjoy somewhat abbreviated summer hours rather than months away fromschool, the end result is the same.

The first mornings of a new school year, blessedly, feel as they always did. The carpool line snakes up to Falls Road. Anxious new students awkwardly kiss their parents goodbye and grab lunches, backpacks, field hockey sticks, cleats, iPads andblazers. Student Government leaders happily hold up signs welcoming all back tocampus. Music blasts and the temperature hints that fall is not yet too far away.

Welcome back. Maryvale is ready. You are home.

This fall, Maryvale will become a new home to gifted teachers and leaders, as well as students from 40 feeder schools in the Baltimore metropolitan region. Every new faculty member will have a mentor. Every new student a “big sister” or MiddleSchool “family.” We will pray, learn, grow, triumph, laugh, celebrate, support, andlead individually and together as treasured members of the Maryvale family.

One of the highlights of my summer was joining a group of 30 students and eightfaculty members in Manhattan. Our trip included unique, behind-the-scenes timewith two women leaders. Sherry Pudloski ’85, graduate of Maryvale and Duke, atrustee and a Pfizer vice president, introduced our students to her professional world in the top tier of a major international pharmaceutical company. Our girlsquestioned Pfizer summer interns, students at universities across the country, on college and career readiness and exactly what it takes to land such prestigious internships on the way to careers on Madison Avenue and Wall Street.

Our next stop — arranged by Campus Minister Mary Pat Tilghman — was a personalvisit with Sr. Jean Stoner, who represents the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur at the

United Nations, followed by a personal tour of the U.N. As I passed a portion of the Berlin Wall, witnessed first-hand accounts regarding disarmamentand actually sat in the very room where the SecurityCouncil meets, I was struck with wonder at the complexities of our world but the remarkable opportunity that Maryvale offers our young women who will confidently lead their world in a few short years.

Because summer means glorious hours for reading, I took full advantage of that time. I was inspired, yet again, by both classics and contemporaryworks. “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown, a nonfiction account of the1936 American crew team who rowed in the Berlin Olympics, was both a history lesson and leadership inspiration. “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd introduced me to two of the country’s first female abolitionists. I can hardly wait for lively conversation with our social studies department and Leadership Institute to determine how we introduce these works to our students.

In closing, I send prayers for all those who suffered loss over these summer months. I extend best wishes to our former faculty and administrators who are beginningnew ministries this fall and I send much love to the members of our beloved Class of 2014 as they begin their new lives at the colleges and universities of their choice. Come back soon and often!

Happy New Year students, families, alumnae and friends!

Sixty-five seniors graduated from Maryvale Preparatory School June 6 on the terrace of the Castle, the centerpiece of the 88-acre Greenspring Valley campus. During a moving commence-ment speech, Patricia J. Mitchell ’65, told the girls that they are empowered women in training.

“As I reflected and prepared for this address, I realized that my classmates and I, and all of you— the Class of 2014 — are examples of what Maryvale has done for close to 70 years: Givingyoung women the fundamentals of empowerment in all aspects of their lives,” said Mitchell, a corporate board director and former vice president, Global Sales, IBM. “Our graduates are connected because at Maryvale, they received the fundamentals to go on and become empowered women.”

Every member of the Class of 2014 will proceed to college, including University of NotreDame, Rochester Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University. The girls werecollectively awarded more than $5 million in academic scholarships and grants to colleges anduniversities throughout the country.

The eighth graders officially “graduated” from the Middle School on June 3 during a specialmorning ceremony. Many students were honored during this event for their academic performance and perfect attendance.

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MOMENT FOR MISSIONChristian service is a focal point at Maryvale. Aside from volunteeringtime to the local community throughout the year, Maryvale girls spenttheir 2014 Holy Week helping beyond U.S. borders. Eight students,Communications Coordinator Jordan Oliver ’09, Spanish TeacherYoani Rios and Christian Service Coordinator Mike Vogrin dedicatedeight days from April 12-19 to Love and Hope Children’s Home in El Salvador. The home cares for orphaned, abused, abandoned andneglected children by sharing Christian love in a family setting.

The Maryvale team assisted with the children; ran a vacation Bibleschool in the disadvantaged areas of El Salvador; and delivered mealsto the homeless. While there, the girls were asked to keep a journal.The following excerpts have been taken from their daily entries:

“The family-like atmosphere in the house makes me realize howimportant family is. I know that this week will not only bring

me closer to God, but also closer to myself.”Sara McAleer ’15

“Today we went to the community to see the way the poor live in El Salvador and also to teach the kids there Bible school.

Today's theme was ‘we are all the hands and feet of Jesus.’ The community seemed so grateful to have us there.”

Caroline Graefe ’15JORDAN OLIVER ’09

MARYVALE FUND

ACADEMIC ACCOLADESMaryvale recently received word that, as a result of their performance on AP exams, nine members of the Classes of 2014 and 2015 were named AP Scholars; two were named AP Scholars with Honors; and two were given the highest honor of AP Scholars with Distinction.

On behalf of their gifted teachers, we congratulate our AP Scholars:

Class of 2014: Jasmine Brown, Allison Carroll, Jillian Carroll,Laura Dunbar, Jessica King, Gabrielle Lago and Allison MillerClass of 2015: Morgan Ferrans and Maria McCormick

AP Scholars with Honors:

Class of 2014: Elena Burtis and Courtney Thomas

AP Scholars with Distinction:

Class of 2014: Colette Aroh and Katie Surine

Of particular note was the achievement of Katie Surine, entering the University of Notre Dame, Southbend, Ind. Katie earned four perfect scores of "5" and one score of "4" on a total of five AP exams. Look out, Fighting Irish. Katie is on her way!

Welcome Back ...to a new school year and a new opportunity to be part of something great for Maryvale!

The Maryvale Fund (formerly theAnnual Fund) has been redesignedand is all about you … our studentsand our loyal donors.

Whether it’s paintbrushes or physics, athletics or AP Literature,scholarship or service/outreach, theatre or theology, the MaryvaleFund is the perfect way for you to support whatever you are passionate about and directly impact the total student experience.

Questions? Want to get involved? Can’t wait to hear from you!Please contact Michele Kogler, Director of the Maryvale Fund at410-308-8560 or koglerm@maryvale.com.

And watch for upcoming news and information on how you cansay “Count me in!”

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Saturday, Nov. 15

Hosted by the Maryvale Sports Boostersand Alumnae Association.