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The Stock Market Game is an online simulation of the global capital markets that engages 4th-12th graders in the world of economics, investing and personal finance, and prepares them for financially independent futures. Nearly 600,000 students take part across 50 states. There were 1,200 students who participated in West Virginia during the 2018-2019 school year.

Starting with a virtual $100,000, student teams or individuals strive to create the best performing portfolio of bonds, common stocks, and mutual funds. Notre Dame had the top two teams in the state. First place with an ending portfolio balance of $113,822.75 and a 13.80 percentage return above the S&P 500 were the team of Jeremy Hardman and Kira Riffle. In second place with an ending portfolio balance of $113,814.53 and a 13.79 percentage return above the S&P 500 was Alessandro Cava.

Congratulations to the students and their advisor. Pictured from the left are Jeremy Hardman, Kira Riffle, Billy Pulice ’71, and Alessandro Cava. Special thanks to Notre Dame teacher Michelle Riggs for class preparation and support of the stock market game.

Sophie Talkington started to Pole Vault in February of her sophomore year. Three months later, she had won her first Single A State Championship. She had been training as a gymnast, but as her interest in that sport declined, the skills she had learned

transitioned over very well to the pole vault.

Her first State Championship was won with a jump of 10 feet. Her current PR is 12 feet. She credits that improvement to competing during the indoor winter season and the summer training program that she participates in at the Mountaineer Track Club.

Talkington repeated as State Champion during her junior year, breaking the Single A State Championship meet record with a jump of 11 feet 3 1/4 inches. As she enters her senior year, she has two goals in mind saying, “I would really like to win another state championship and break the state pole vault record of 12 feet 4 inches.”

Those goals are becoming closer to reality as Talkington continues to improve with her off season training. She is hoping to continue her development after high school saying, “I’m hoping to compete at the collegiate level, and I’m exploring all my college options”

Talkington will compete for a third state championship during the Spring of 2020.

Talkington Repeats as State Pole Vault Champion

Notre Dame Students Take Top 2 Places in State for Stock Market Game

Notre Dame Principal Julie Frosch and a group of students and staff visited Honduras over the 2019 Easter break on a mission trip with Soles 4 Souls. The organization creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. It began in 2006 and has distributed over 35 million pairs of shoes in 127 different countries.

Assistant cheer leading coach Maria DuPont was one of the staff members that traveled to the Central American country. She spoke about what an eye opening experience it was saying, “It makes you take a step back, look at your own life, and realize everything that you take for granted.”

The Notre Dame group’s main role in Honduras was to visit schools and fit students with a pair of shoes. Victoria Mazzie said, “Seeing the smile on the children’s faces was

great to see. They were so happy to receive the shoes as they had to walk a long way to get to their school.”

The group also visited a malnutrition center to distribute diapers, wipes, and toys to the children. Bethany Knight said, “It was sad to see the children like that. We were

told the main cause of malnutrition was the lack of education that the parents had. They were spending what little they had on poor quality food items.”

In a discussion with Erin Frosch, Carmela Lilly, and Abigail Lanham, the students all agreed that the trip to Honduras gave them a different perspective on their own lives. “It made us appreciate small things and be more grateful. The people in Honduras have to work so hard for the things that we think are normal.”

For more information about Soles 4 Souls, go to soles4souls.org or visit their social media pages.

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Soles 4 Souls: A Mission Trip to Honduras

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Notre Dame High School held its graduation ceremony at 3pm on Sunday, May 19 at Immaculate Conception Church. Amy Frosch and Samuel Snider spoke as the Co-Valedictorians and Kristine Waddell as the Salutatorian. The class chose popular Notre Dame employee David Maurer to give their commencement address. Members of the Notre Dame class of 2019 are Amelia Angotti, Brannon Bailey, Garrett Collins, Morgan Dennison, Hunter Emerson, Justin Frazier, Amy Frosch, Elias Gordon, Madeline Griffith, Ethan Hager, Tyler Hardesty, Jeremy Hardman, Brock Harlow, Marinna Heath, Nathan Helm, Aaron Jackson, Gabriel Johnson, Isabella Lopez, Taylor Martino, Joel Maurer, Daniel McGuire, Jacob McGuire, Emma McKeen, Jalen Miller, Jessica Mordan, Trenton Mullins, Kevin Nguyen, Devin O’ Sullivan, Jack Pitsenbarger, Makayla Posey, Mei Mei Rexroad, Kira Riffle, Samuel Snider, Patrick Snuffer, Mark Taylor, Kristine Waddell, Hunter Yost, and Gabriel Zummo.

Maria DuPont started as a Kindergarten student at St. Mary’s in 1999 at the same time that current Principal, Nicole Folio, started teaching at the school. DuPont has now returned to St. Mary’s as the school counselor. Folio said, “I’m thrilled that she is back with us.”

DuPont graduated from Notre Dame in 2012 and then went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Duquesne University. She is currently finishing the internship section of her Master’s degree in school counseling under another Notre Dame graduate, and current school counselor, Becky Korn.

DuPont said, “I’m excited to be back where everything started and eager to work with the students. I’m hoping to become a role model for them, like my teachers were for me.”

The Class of 2019

Maria DuPont Returns to Where It All Started

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This list represents gifts received by Notre Dame & St. Mary’s from July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2019 only. In reports of this nature, mistakes can and do occur. Please contact the advancement office if omissions or errors have been made. Your investment in our schools is sincerely appreciated.

Barbara B. Highland Charitable Lead TrustOur Lady of Perpetual Help ChurchBob & Lori Martino/ Wilson Martino DentalBear Contracting

Diocese of Wheeling-CharlestonImmaculate Conception ChurchAll Saints Church

Sylvia BasileWV Science & ResearchZack & Gina DobbinsCynthia IquintoKnights of Columbus, Clarksburg CouncilPremier BankChase AmmonsDr. Joe Michael & Nicole FolioMel & Patricia Mazza LindSteve & Michelle PetittoAlvyn & Joanne SchoppStarbucks Coffee CompanyNorma J. HadjisAcademy ProgramsJoyce & John AllenEd & Sara Aman

Regina BasileDiamond Street Car WashDominion FoundationHarrison County CourthousePatty & Tom HostutlerScott & Melissa MinighMister Vend, Inc.Tom & JB PikeRobert & Julie SchoppRussell & Jana SchoppMary Ann SpadaforeMr. & Mrs. Douglas WhiteSam & Shirlene IsabellaFolly BasilePhilip BryanJohn LarryMountain State Medical SpecialtiesRobert R. Fraser, CPACheryl RomanoJoe TrupoRichard & Shawna SanteeThomas ScottMark & Lori DeMaryJoe DinaldoHeather GillespieJoseph & Sheila Gorgonio

Anonymous

Dan & Machelle Cava/ Dan Cava’s Toyota WorldRoger & Suzi LehositCarroll & David MorrisonCarmine J. CannEthel GulasDr. Susan & David LongPaul & Jane WoofterAnonymous

Schmitt Family FundPeggy KnottsRheda Wanstreet Scholarship for Catholic EducationDavid & Doreen MaurerBennett & Dobbins, PLLCEdith & Kenneth ShigleySt. Ann’s ChurchSt. James ChurchClarksburg-Harrison Cultural FoundationAntero Resources Corp.Cookie & Toni BonassoGene & Betty LarosaAnonymous

Linda & Bill SuttleWV Dept. of Arts, Culture, & HistoryClara BasileDavid & Rebecca D’AnnunzioMVB BankWilliams JewelersJackie & Jimmy ReedGregory & Diana HadjisLeidosWilliam L. NewbroughNorthrop GrummanCharles O. “Chuck” Thayer, IVAlison H. & Patrick D. DeemTony & Deborah AbruzzinoBonnie Belle’s Pastries, Inc.D’Annunzio FoundationAllen & Vivian HagerJack’s Furniture CenterElizabeth Kniska KeyesSamuel MadiaDr. & Mrs. Gerald RobertsPatrick & Joan Maybury SchulteJosephine Simon WilmotJeffrey & Gail StrobelKen & Julie FroschAlmost Heaven DessertsAnonymous

Royal Society ($20,000-$49,999)

Angel Society ($50,000+)

Green Circle ($500-$999)

Leadership Gifts

Partnership Gifts

President’s Society ($10,000-$19,999)

Benefactor’s Society ($5,000-$9,999)

Platinum Society ($2,500-$4,999)

Gold Society ($1,000-$2,499)

2018-2019 Donor recognition

Arnett, Carbis, ToothmanAudia’s Family RestaurantSam A. BelcastroBombardierMark & Judy BonamicoLynn & Jeffrey DeeganGene FaheyFOP BingoAndy & Mary C. Frederick QueenJohn & Chris HortyTimothy & Teresa KershisnikHank LawrenceRobert & Sharon MayburyGary & Roseann PetrySacred Heart Children’s CenterRick & Rachel SchoppMike & Laurie ShepherdSusan & Richard StarrThe Thrasher GroupDan & Alice TimmermanVia VenetoAnonymous (2)

Irish Circle ($250-$499)

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Pat & Jim EllisSharon Feeney-JonesThomas & Neva GockeApplied Home SolutionsGaspar & Maxima BarcinasMary Ann CarusoMike & Melanie ChanceyHealthworksJames & Dawn EberLarry & Ann MazzaBenjamin PortaroBilly PuliceMelinda SchaefferRichard SkinnerRebecca & Bob SteptoeKaren StrogenRosemarie Veltri SchulerJerry & Susie VeltriDavid & Chastity BasileAnthony BlountMaryrose BurnsGregor K. EmmertJoel FrazierDaniel & Angela GrissoBo & Kathy OliverioPediatric AssociatesRoseann & Stanley PickensShaffer Madia LawPaula TaylorMichael & Betty BlackshireDonzil & Theresa GainRocky & Tammy RomanoStephanie ThompsonDean TuellSammy LopezElizabeth Veltri SpankowskiMary Jo FlahertyAbruzzino Wealth ManagementJackson AndersonDeanna BasileAnthony BellotteAnnette Benincosa CiprianiWilliam & Lois Benincosa

Shamrock Circle ($100-$249)

Victoria & Gary BowdenJohn BrownJohn BurlasClaudia Cann SchmidtKirk & Theresa CistaroClear Mountain BankManchin ClinicCynthia Osbourne & Tammy RubleJohn & Nancy DropplemanDunn Family FoundationDyer Insurance AgencyDyer Law OfficesDebra FeatherJoe & Danielle FenstermacherErnest S. FragaleDr. Gary & Debbie Frederick MaranoJoseph FrederickGoff Insurance ServicesPatricia Griffith HollisDavid HabebJeanie & Ben HardestyHarry Green Chevrolet, Inc.Lauren & Blake HerronHouse of FashionsJames HuntPete & Jo Ann IquintoSandra & Ronald KefauverJoseph LaRosaKevin & Pamela LeonardDavid & Cheryl LeveauxCoach Frank R. LopezBetsy & Marcel MalfregeotDarlene & Anthony MancusoAlbert MaranoToni Marascio WilliamsDavid & Sheila MarraRosemary Maseda SneadStephen & Donna MaxwellMelissa MazzaSarah & Tim McNeelyMichael J. RomanoMullens & Mullens, PLLCJohn & Irene Oliveto LobutsMichelle PoseyBen QueenMaud QuinnJames F. Ransone, Jr.Mary Ann Ross NiedziejkoScott & Carol RotruckRaymond SchulteVictor & Stasia ShafferBeth & Doyle SicklesDelores SnyderTenmile Land, LLCPam ThayerFrances TianoAmy TurnerTuscany Gas, LLC

Michele & Will HutchinsonJohn & Cindy EbertChad & Breeana JohnsonDavid & Carolyn Kopson VelegolMark V. & Teresa C. KuntzElise C. MossallatiRocco MurialeLouis & Karen NardelliDavid & Diana PetersLeon & Phyllis PilewskiCol. Paul PrattMr. & Mrs. Sam Scolapio, Jr.

Friends from Clifton, KansasTom & Louise MartinRosemary ToryakJulia AucremanneRichard & Filamena BiaforePhilomena MartinAnthony & Donna SecretWilliam & Christy SmithDavid & Peggy AllmanCathy AyoobBarbara & Ralph BeanKathleen BoyleJacqueline ButchJohn CarneyPatricia Coberly SnyderAnita & Brian CottrillJoseph DuPontDavid & Susan HardestyAnne HartFred HikelAnne Alfonso & Ida AnselmoSomi JeongRosalee JordanDavid LamportLiberty High School Soccer TeamWhitney Martino PriceKathy MartinoBetty Jean MonteleoneDorothy OliverioVirginia Oliveto BaileyDiana Pishner WalkerRochelle PlywaczynskiHelen QuickleMarirose SeifertJoseph F. & Suzanne C. ShafferMr. & Mrs. Templeton Smith, Jr.Fred & Michele TurnerRobert & Deborah WorkmanAnonymous (2)

Spirit Club ($50-$99)

Twin Oaks RestaurantJohn VallelongaMichaelann & Jeffrey VankirkShawn & Walter WilliamsAnonymous

Friends Club ($1-$49)

Gary & Angela JonesAnn RileyBob, Jane, Robbie, & Chris SkinnerMatt BellotteLenore HinkleSVHS Class of 1960, Perryville, MO

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In Honor Of

In Memory Of

Dr. Carroll MorrisonRegina BasileLinda & David PikeAlvyn & Joanne Schopp

Frank LoriaJoseph KniskaLoretta FrederickRegina SeamonAnn & Louis PishnerMary Ann AngottiJoyce FrancisFr. Leo B. LydonSr. Maria Joseph , CSJF. A. Schulte FamilyAnthony CistaroDominick BasileLeigh Nicole GalloJames P. SchulteCharles F. Simon, Jr.Albert RomanoRobert HanleyPaula & Ryne KirkwoodBilly FredrickG. D. GulasJoseph Kniska

Pietro & Carmela LaRosaBetty Coberly PruntySophia CoberlyJoe MancinaJ. Stephen ToryakMegan ToryakTony Rose BellotteEsther HeitzEd WilsonKathryn MasonSamuel & Lucia D’AnnunzioDorothy Jane BlackJohn & Mary Feeney FamilyNola TarantinoJoseph A. TianoJoy FaheyMr. & Mrs Clifford RobertsLucy LanumChristopher QuickleFr. Hilarion “Larry” CannMary L. Spadafore

Carolyn Fredrick GroveMichael HanleyFrank & Connie MerandiBeth MooreColleen Terneus GraftonAnthony VeltriBill & Dolores YokeSarah Julian SchneiderBenjamin KingJD ListerAnita C. LopezJohn ReardonRoy & Marsha SkinnerTheodore StoevSebastian SwigerWarren SwigerJoseph VessecchiaChip & Dianna FreemanPat & Chuck Gruber

Barbara B. Highland Charitable Lead TrustPatrick & Joan ElderWilliam L. NewbroughRyan & Laura KennedyAnonymous (2)

The Monsignor John J. O’Brien Planned Giving Society

Please consider a gift to theNotre Dame & St. Mary’s Fund

using the enclosed envelopeor donating online at

NotreDameWV.org.

In May, the National Association of Geoscience Teachers-Eastern Section selected Dr. Angela McKeen as the 2019 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher. OEST awards are given for “exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the pre-college level.” Dr. McKeen’s dedication to improving all science education throughout the diocese, the state, and the nation is reflected in her work both inside and outside of the classroom.

“Students learn complex Earth Science content best if they are engaged in the science, invested in their education, but above all else, they learn most readily when they feel cared

for inside the classroom. Anyone can make science difficult for students. My job is to teach the students where they are and to make the complex understandable to all.”

Dr. McKeen has presented at state, national, and international science conferences since 1995. She has trained pre-service teachers, professors, k-12 educators, and administrators throughout the state as well as at Johns Hopkins University through the Maryland Higher Education Consortium. She has been the West Virginia State Councilor for NAGT-Eastern Section for the past ten years. She has served on the West Virginia Science Teachers Association executive board for the past four years. She will be honored in Harper’s Ferry, WV, in June at the NAGT-Eastern Section meeting. She will also be honored in Boston, MA, at the National Science Teachers Association national conference in April 2020 at the “Friends of Earth Science” reception.

McKeen Earns Prestigious Award

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The Notre Dame & St. Mary’s Irish Legends Gala was held on April 13 at Via Veneto. The event was attended by 160 people and grossed just under $15,000. Kirk Cistaro emceed the event where each honoree gave a great speech about the positive influence Notre Dame & St. Mary’s has had on their lives.

Congratulations to the honorees. Front row from the left: Theresa White, Clara Basile, & Jo Ann Iquinto. Back row from the left: Frank Aucremanne, Chuck Thayer, Carroll Morrison, & distinguished young alumnus, Matthew Lehosit.

2019 Irish Legends