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A magazine for alumnae, parents, faculty and friends of Villa Maria Academy SUMMER 2017

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Dear Alumnae and Friends of Villa Maria,

It has only been a month or so since we

sent another class of young women off

to college. The 2016-17 school year was

marked by National Merit awards, another

state swimming championship, recognition

of several All-Catholic musicians, and of

course, the graduation of the Class of

2017. Graduation is a bittersweet time.

We are so proud of the 107 young women

who leave Villa to pursue their college

degrees and careers, but it is hard to say good-bye. This

class earned 231 merit scholarships that totaled $15.3 million

dollars. We are so grateful to their parents for allowing us the

privilege of educating their daughters. We also thank all the

young women who shared their talents with us over these

past four years. The Class of 2017 certainly left their mark on

the Villa community.

This year also included the continued engagement of our

alumnae through regional events, Homecoming and Hall

of Fame activities and the alumnae luncheon. Our hope is

to continue to bring more and more alumnae and their

families back to campus. We are so grateful to all the

alumnae who attended events, mentored students, or

simply stayed informed by following us on social media.

The alumnae are the foundation on which we continue to

build the mission of Villa Maria.

I hope that summer allows everyone some time to rest,

recreate, and rejuvenate. We need everyone in the Villa

Maria community well rested and enthusiastic to continue

the proud tradition of excellence that we all have come to

expect.

Please know that you are all remembered in the prayers of

the Villa community and that we count on your prayers for

the continued success of our mission. Have a wonderful

summer and we will see you in September.

Sincerely,

Kathy McCartney

Director of Advancement

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MAGAZINE STAFF

Kathleen McCartneyDirector of Advancement

Marguerite EsmondeDirector of Communications

Maureen EganDirector of the Villa Fund

Dee Ruley Person ’95 Director of Constituent Relations

Diane Zwaan Director of Special Events

Sarah McGovernDatabase Manager

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Features4 Graduation 2017 Highlights from Honors Convocation, Daisy Chain and Senior Sing, Graduation; Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Elinor Langton Award Winners; Class of 2017 College Choices.

10 Alumnae Reunite at Luncheon Alumnae and faculty members gathered at Chester Valley Golf Club to honor award winners and catch up with old friends.

16 Women, Wine and Wills Alumnae gathered to socialize, network, and get some estate planning advice.

Articles9 Swimming Wins 7th State Title

12 Out of Africa

14 Hurricane Golf & Tennis Classic

17 Alumnae Gather in NYC

18 Alumnae Gather in D.C.

24 The Great Alum Hunt

Departments19 Class Notes

24 Calendar of Events

25 In Memoriam

On the Cover: Left: Megan McCallister Right: Kelly MulhernMiddle: Rachael Kinmartin

Villa Maria Academy High School is proud to Award this Diploma for the sucessful completion of four years curriculum etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.C

The next five pages capture the sights and smiles of our graduating 107 seniors and their families. We wish our new graduates the best of luck as they pursue their college degrees and embark on the next stages of their lives. Remember no matter where you go, Villa Maria will always be your home. Godspeed girls!

CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES

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Cecelia Nguyen, Lisa Williams, Nicole Miller, Grace Perotta

Kristin Thomas and Maya Duke


Caitlin Edelman, Aislinn Walsh Amelia Iacobucci ’15, Annina Iacobucci ’17, Adele Iacobucci ’19 and Andrea Deegan Iacobucci ’83

Villa’s AACA champion lax seniors came to graduation ready to play their state quarter-final match later that day. L-R Lucy Meehan, Brenna Murray, Jenny Simmons, Bri Bamber, Annina Iacobucci, CarolineBradford, Caitlin Mulqueen, Audrey Fantazzia, Sarah Moffit

Sadie Carter, Brielle Orvieto, Jessica Meyer, Tatiana Kestleman


2017 Golden Girls (L-R)Anne Traynor Ebert, Nancy Donovan Kovatis, Marybeth Boston Peterson, Kathy McCans Lynam, Ginni Quinlan Stach, Patty Sproat Loeliger,Eileen Mullins Huston, Anita Baldi Gabler, Dr. Rosemary Casey Peterson, Lynne Semon Kurek

Grace Maguire ’19, Bridget Maguire ’17, and Shannon Maguire ’14

Paige Lachman, Cassidy Bickert, Lauren Turco

Class of 2017 Alumnae Induction, May 31, 2017 A new generation of alumnae: grads and their alumnae moms. Front Row: Annina Iacobucci ’17, Lucy Meehan ’17, Bri Bamber ’17, Caitlin Mulqueen ’17, Julia Curry ’17, Nicole Miller ’17, Kaitlin McGuire ’17. Back Row: Andrea Deegan Iacobucci ’83, Jennifer Antell Meehan ’88, Joanne Brown Bamber ’91, Cathy Whalen Mulqueen ’87, Carmen Sotorrio Curry ’78, Susan Shea Miller ’83, Kathleen Phillips McGuire ’83.


G R A D U A T E A W A R D S

In her address at graduation, Jessica highlighted some essential life skills she learned during her time at Villa. She eloquently stated that “kindness is the single most important quality a person should possess. It will turn acquaintances into friends and enemies into allies.” She said “kindness builds trust and heals fractured relationships.” She implored her class to “lead with enthusiasm” and to “find people who will support your learning.” Lastly, Jessica suggested that we all “take risks because that is how you learn some of life’s greatest lessons.” Jessica is a very well-rounded scholar. She is a National Merit Finalist, a member of the National Honor Society, and the Music Honor Society President. She participated in chorus and Madrigals. Taking her own advice and taking risks, Jessica was a member of the Spring Track Team this year. Jessica will be continuing her academic career at the University of Virginia where she will be part of their Honors Program.

Hope Reynolds is a young woman with many gifts, and she shared them in many different ways as a member of the Student Integrity Society, the Respect Life Club, and both the National and Latin Honor Societies. Hope was also part of our State Champion Swim Team. In her address at graduation she reminded the congregation of the Class of ’17 class motto, “It’s about the journey not the destination.” In preparing for her speech, she reached out to some classmates to ask them what they learned at Villa. Hope shared that her classmates said, “I learned to be friends with everyone, to be true to yourself, that it is okay to fail, that being unique is good and that God calls you to his own special path, and that you never know someone’s entire story so don’t judge them on the small part you do know.” Hope added that “these answers come from 17 and 18 year old girls, which I think is amazing.” She finished by thanking the faculty, stating, “You have taught us how to show Christ’s presence to others in the world. We leave here not only with the subject knowledge you taught us but also with knowing how to love and serve others as Jesus taught us.” Hope will continue her academic and swimming career at Hope College.

Villa Maria Alumnae Association bestowed its highest honor, the Dr. Elinor Langton Award, on Grace McClatchy. The award is given annually to the senior who consistently shares with her classmates the traits of kindness, humility, faithfulness, joy for life, and a love for Villa Maria. The senior class, along with the faculty, vote for the recipient. Dottie Martin Toomey ’77, President of the Alumnae Association and 1977 Elinor Langton Award winner, made the presentation. She read some of the sentiments shared by Grace’s classmates. They said, “She always has a smile on her face;” “She never passes without a greeting;” “She always sees the best in everyone and puts others before herself;” “She goes about her day with God on her mind;” “She actually inspired me to start to drive myself to church,” and finally, “I can’t think of anyone as humble or as deserving of this award.” When Grace’s name was announced there was a spontaneous eruption of applause from everyone in the auditorium. At Villa, Grace was in Chorus, Spirit Squad, Peer Ministry, and PA Math League, and was a member of the Music, Spanish, and National Honor Societies. Grace will be attending The Catholic University of America in the fall.

Villa Maria alumna Sara E. Lally, M.D. ’90, was the guest speaker for the evening. Dr. Lally, an ophthalmologist specializing in ocular oncology at Wills Eye Hospital, encouraged the graduates to “live like a hero, find your passion, and fuel your passion. Each and every one of you is destined for greatness.”

Valedictorian Jessica Perry

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Salutatorian Hope Reynolds

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Elinor Langton Award Winner Grace McClatchy

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Honors Convocation


Alaina Acchione Loyola University MarylandBrianne Bamber West Chester University of PennsylvaniaAlaine Bennett Northeastern UniversityCassidy Bickert The University of TampaCaroline Bradford Virginia TechGabriela Brogan Pennsylvania State UniversityGrace Brown West Chester University of PennsylvaniaErin Brunner Drexel UniversityKristin Burnett Savannah College of Art and DesignColleen Burns Drexel UniversityElizabeth Callahan California Polytechnic State UniversitySadie Carter Alvernia UniversityKatelyn Chick West Chester University of PennsylvaniaMary Katherine ClarkLoyola University MarylandIsabelle Colaiezzi College of Holy CrossSophia Cozzone Temple UniversityJulia Curry Pennsylvania State UniversityHope DeMutis Pennsylvania State UniversityErin DiDonato University of Notre DameMarissa DiGenova Temple University

Christine DiSanti Saint Joseph’s UniversityMaya Duke University of MississippiAdrianna Duranti The University of ScrantonCaitlin Edelman University of PittsburghMaria Eisenhardt Fordham UniversityAudrey Fantazzia University of Massachusetts, AmherstXiao Fei The New School – All DivisionsJennifer Finley Quinnipiac UniversityAlexa Gasser Rowan UniversityAmelia Geiser Pennsylvania State UniversityOlivia Giampietro Lehigh UniversityMadeline GilbertsonUniversity of Notre DameJulie Gillan Pennsylvania State UniversityEmily Gillin University of PittsburghLauren Goldblum Fordham UniversityMackenzie Haley The Catholic University of AmericaYuhan Hu University of Wisconsin, MadisonAnnina Iacobucci La Salle UniversityAliya Kalman Monmouth UniversityVictoria Kent American UniversityTatiana Kestelman Temple UniversityRachael Kinmartin Temple University

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Halle Kopecki St. Joseph’s UniversityChristine Kovell Pennsylvania State UniversityPaige Lachman Marist CollegeSarah Liney Temple UniversityHanniu Lu Pennsylvania State UniversityBridget Maguire Northeastern UniversityAriel Maldonado Michigan State UniversityCatherine Masayko DeSales UniversityMegan McCallister Duquesne UniversityAbigail McClatchy Pennsylvania State UniversityGrace McClatchy The Catholic University of AmericaKaitlin McGuire University of South CarolinaAmy McHale Villanova UniversityMikaela McHugh Pennsylvania State UniversityElizabeth McKenzieRoanoke CollegeMaura McManus Bucknell UniversityMargaret McNamaraSaint Joseph’s UniversityLucia Meehan Fairfield UniversityAlexandra Melvin Washington CollegeJessica Meyer The Catholic University of AmericaNicole Miller University of RichmondDevon Minuto Drexel University

Sarah Moffit Pennsylvania State UniversityMorgan Monteith Rochester Institute of TechnologyLia Morris Pennsylvania State UniversityKelly Mulhern DeSales UniversityCaitlin Mulqueen Pennsylvania State University Brenna Murray Pennsylvania State UniversityCecelia Nguyen Loyola University MarylandAnna O’Brien Saint Joseph’s UniversityAriana O’Leary Pennsylvania State UniversityBrielle Orvieto Radford UniversityCarly Ostrowski Franklin & Marshall CollegeJulia Pelletier University of PittsburghCaroline Pendergast Pennsylvania State UniversityGrace Perrotta Pennsylvania State UniversityJessica Perry University of VirginiaMarissa Picinich University of DelawareAlexandra Pizzi Cabrini UniversityHope Reynolds Hope CollegeJacquelyn Shanley Pennsylvania State University

Maria Elisa Sigala Pennsylvania State UniversityJennifer Simmons Pennsylvania State UniversityKatherine Spellman Duquesne University

Maria Spielberger University of PittsburghNatalie Spingler York College of PennsylvaniaMurrin Tague Mount St. Mary’s UniversityKristin Thomas Syracuse UniversityShannon Thomas Saint Francis UniversityColleen Tressel The University of ScrantonLauren Turco Drexel UniversitySara Vacchiano Thomas Edison State CollegeAllison Van Grinsven Georgetown UniversityAislinn Walsh Cabrini UniversityKunting Wang University of WashingtonYuntong Wang Pratt InstituteGianna Ward Virginia TechGrace Wellman Fordham UniversityLisa Williams Mount St. Mary’s UniversityBrianna Wright Loyola University MarylandEmily Wynne Villanova UniversityJing Xia Pennsylvania State UniversityErin ZimmermanUnited States Air Force Academy

Oh, The Places They’ll Go!


V M A S W I M M I M G

In mid-March another Hurricane blew through the natatorium at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. For a phenomenal 7th consecutive year, the Villa Maria Academy swim team captured the PIAA AA Swimming State Championship. The team tallied 240 points and outscored the second place Gwynedd Mercy squad by 115 points. The ’Canes were captained by seniors Olivia Giampietro and Maura McManus, who led the relay teams to two gold medal and one silver medal finishes.

Freshman Katherine Fronzcak, swimming in her first state championship meet, scored an impressive

8th place finish in the 500M freestyle race. Senior Hope Reynolds posted her personal best time, finishing 4th in the 100M backstroke. Although the team loses seniors Olivia Giampietro, Maura McManus, Hope Reynolds, Katelyn Chick, and Mary

Katherine Clark, the forecast is predicting another big Hurricane landing in Lewisburg

for the same time next year.

Villa Swims to 7th State Championship!


Sr. Theresa Maxis Award for Leadership

Helen Alvaré ’78 received the Maxis Award for her leadership role in education and the Catholic Church. Helen is a Professor of Law at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, where she teaches Family Law, Law and Religion, and Property Law. She publishes on matters concerning marriage, parenting, non-marital households, and the First Amendment religion clauses. She is faculty advisor to the law school’s Civil Rights Law Journal, and the Latino/a Law Student Association, a consultor for the Pontifical Council of the Laity (Vatican City), an advisor to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (Washington, D.C.), founder of WomenSpeakforThemselves.com, and an ABC News consultant. She cooperates with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations as a speaker and a delegate to various United Nations conferences concerning women and the family.

In addition to her books, and her publications in law reviews and other academic journals, Professor Alvaré publishes regularly in news outlets including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, and USA Today. She also speaks at academic and professional conferences in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Australia.

Ars Liberalis Award for Service

Jacqueline Carroll Cody ’71 received the Ars Liberalis Award for her many years of dedicated service in the community as a loyal servant and judge. Judge Cody has served in the Chester County community since 1980s and 1990s as a senior member of the District Attorney’s office. As a prosecutor, she was one of the first ADAs assigned to handle child abuse cases as a specialty, and helped form the office’s Child Abuse Unit. Judge Cody was appointed to the bench in August 1992 by then-Gov. Robert Casey and confirmed by the state Senate later that year. Judge Cody was selected for a 10 year term in 1993 and retained for a second term in 2003. As a judge, she has overseen a criminal, civil, and Family Court caseload. She has been instrumental in spearheading a variety of programs on the court, including mediation for child custody cases and the formation of the county’s Drug Court system, a model program that extended over the years to include such other treatment courts as Mental Health Court and Veterans Court. Most recently in 2013, Jacqueline Cody was selected as the President Judge in the county, where she will serve for 10 years.

Order of Veritas for Distinguished Teaching

Erik Magness was awarded the Order of Veritas for distinguished teaching. For nearly 20 years, Erik has not only taught Latin at Villa but has embodied the culture of Villa Maria Academy. He has empowered hundreds of young women during his time at Villa to lead lives of spiritual growth, intellectual inquiry and Christian service. Former student Elizabeth Zwaan Milne ’05 presented Erik with the award, and shared that it was in Erik’s classroom that she developed the self-confidence to get in front of crowds and speak, which has served her well in her career as a lawyer.

Jacqueline Carroll Cody ’71, Helen Alvaré ’78, and faculty member Erik Magness honored at Spring All Class Reunion Luncheon

2 0 1 7 S P R I N G A L L C L A S S R E U N I O N L U N C H E O N :

On April 2, 2017, over 125 alumnae, faculty and IHM sisters gathered at the Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern to celebrate Mass and honor some very special people. The classes of ’57, ’62, ’67, ’72, ’77, and ’82 celebrated their special anniversary reunions with their friends and classmates. Special recognition was given to the “Golden Girls of 1967,” who celebrated their 50th reunion.

Reunited and it feels so good…

Elizabeth Zwaan Milne ’05 presented long-time faculty member Erik Magness with the Order of Veritas.

Helen Alvaré ’78 received the Sr. Theresa Maxis Award for Leadership from her classmate and friend, Bernadette DelRaso Dougherty ’78

Stephanie Nolan Deviney ’90 presented Jacqueline Carroll Cody ’71 with the Ars Liberalis Award for Service

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!Spring Alumnae

Liturgy and Brunch

SUNDAY APRIL 15, 201810am

Waynesborough Country Club

Class of ’77 Left to Right...First Row: Dottie Martin Toomey,Meg Gibbons Lashendock, Rosemarie Cicala Donzanti, Marian Lamb Albertus, Joan Smallwood, Nancy Killeen Smith, Frances McElhill Second Row: Rosemary Doyle Farrell, Anne Guilday, Valery Grady Melnick, Robin Cosgrove Stanzione

Debra Cuinotta ’72, Irene Silverio Kane ’72, Susan O’Donnell Fisher ’72, Donna Bertolini Ramage ’72

Joann Earll ’62, Patricia Willams Acker ’62

Megan Miller Mayhew ’03, Tess Cleveland Scheurle ’03, Stephanie Nolan Deviney ’90, Kristin Barbone Parker ’90

Class of ’71 & ’73 Sitting: Mary Graham-Zak ’71, Ann Carroll ’71, Pat Ryan Audet`71, Jacqueline Carroll Cody`71, Jan Petrella Lynch ’71, Anne Marie McLaughlin ’71 Standing: Shelly Marra Zeller ’71, Judy Marra Martelli ’73, Stephanie Tagye ’71, Patty Baldi Halloway`73, Nancie Feehery Evans ’71, Chris Klein Herr ’71

Anita Baldi Gabler ’67, Chris McLaughlin Wendt ’67, Nancy Donovan Kovatis ’67, Regina Campetti Jewell ’67

Barbara Zuber Mancini ’72, Ellen McDonald ’72, Mary McDonald’74, Regina Cudemo Bogle ’72, Mary Ellen O’Neill Golden ’72

Patty Sproat Loeliger ’67, Kathleen McCans Lynam ’67

Mary Jane Raymond ’78, Ellen O’Dwyer Epps ’78, Kate Crimmins ’78, Erin English Wisler ’78

IHM sisters and Father Maurice Avicolli, O.Praem Standing: Sr. Margaret Peter, Sr. Mary Smith, Sr. Regina Ryan, Sr. Eunice Marie, Sr. Annette Pelletier, Sr. Patricia Hughes, Sr. Barbara Bamberger ’57 Seated: Sr. Helen Loretta, Sr. Marie Claire, Fr. Maurice Avicollo, O.Praem, Sr. Kathleen Dunn ’55, Sr. Sheila Galligan ’65

Class of ’72 Front Row: Sister Eunice Marie, IHM, Sue O’Donnell Fisher, Judy DeSimone, Mary Stemple Cobourn, Nancy Veronesi, Joanne Ama-dio Mercer. Back Row: Mary Kate McClatchy Cartlidge, Leslie Sykes Boyle, Irene Silverio Kane, Debbie Cucinotta, Donna Bertolini Ramage, Ellen McDonald, Barbara Zaber Mancini, Anne Murphy Cook, Mary Ellen O’Neill Golden, Regina Cudemo Bogle.

Class of ’67 Golden Girls Seated: Patty Sproat Loeliger, Chris Wendt, Marliyn Sheetz, Michele Meckley Standing: Marybeth Boston Peterson, Anita Baldi Gabler, Kathleen McCans Lynam, Rosemary Casey Peterson, Nancy Donovan Kovatis, Lynne Semon Kurek, Ginni Quinlan Stach, Mary Foster Daniels, Mary Vein Mannix, Janet Koch, Boschen, Regina Campetti Jewell

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F O S T E R I N G E D U C AT I O N A L S U P P O R T T O G E T H E R

FEST (Fostering Educational Support Together) was held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Aronimink Golf Club. Members of the Villa Maria commu-nity enjoyed an evening of mingling, bidding and dining at the FEST 2017 fundraiser. The annual event, held again this year at Aronimink Golf Club, was a big success, as party goers bid generously on items like golf outings, front row seats at graduation, designer purses, artwork, and Villa-themed beach chairs and towels. Donors also earmarked separate donations to fund items on teacher wish lists, like mobile glass write-on markerboards, docu-ment camera, and adjustable worksta-tions.

FEST 2017 raised a total of $111,000 to benefit programs for Villa Maria students. This year’s “Call from the Floor” raised $12,525, earmarked for new curtains and renovations for the auditorium.

Thank you to event chair Anna Cozzone and co-chair Jen Pizzi, and all the tireless volunteers who make this event possible. Thank you as well to all the generous sponsors who support Villa Maria Academy and its mission.

Millie and Robert Slifer Joe and Pauline Heater with Rita and Robert Nunag

Emily Stein, Grace Maguire, Elizabeth D’Ascenzo, Mackenzie Stockton Walter and Theresa McDonald with Jen Pizzi and Kathy Ayres

Stephen and Rosemary Burgess

Bill Bamber, John Bradford, Stephen and Laurie Giampietro


Title SponsorsO’Rourke & Sons, Inc. Mike and Mary Kay O’Rourke, P’05, P’10, P’12, P’15The Alumnae Association

Cash SponsorUncle Bill’s Pancake HouseTom and Nancy O’Hara, P’07, P’10.Veltek Associates, Inc. Art and Elaine Vellutato, P’19

Villa Maria Academy High School gratefully acknowledges and thanks the following sponsors who helped make this evening possible:

Dinner SponsorsAnna and Perry Cozzone P’17CTDILeo and Maryanne Parsons, P’14WSFS BankBrian Zwaan, P’05, P’10, P’14

Cocktail SponsorsKarr Barth Associates, Inc. Tim and Colleen Maguire, P’14, P’17, P’19Steve and Sheila Meyer, P’17

Live Auction SponsorsNorthwestern Mutual John R. Van Grinsven CLU, CFP, P’13, P’17Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLPJoe McHale, P’17

Jen Pizzi and Anna Cozzone, FEST Chairs

Walter and Theresa McDonald with Jen Pizzi and Kathy Ayres Dianne Haley, Bill Egan, Joanne Bamber Ray and Jen Walheim

Bill Bamber, John Bradford, Stephen and Laurie Giampietro

Jim and Christine Tressel with Bonnie and John Van Grinsven

William and Maria Yacovelli

The 10th Annual Hurricane Golf and Tennis Classic was played on Monday, May 1, 2017 at beautiful Waynesbor-ough Country Club. The weather was perfect for a round of golf and a game of tennis.

It is with great appreciation that we thank all those who participated in the event as players, volunteers and sponsors.

We thank you for your support and hope you had a wonderful experience with

all our friends and families of Villa Maria Academy.

Your support and generosity helped us raise $29,800 to be used to impact the lives of young women

at Villa Maria Academy.

THE 10TH ANNUAL HURRICANE GOLF AND TENNIS CL ASSIC

Gift Sponsor

Frey Boutique – Patty Holloway ’73 and Lindsay Holloway Fox ’05

Lunch Sponsor

CTDI – Leo Parsons, P’14 and WSFS – Brian Zwaan, P’05, ’10, ’14

Putting Green Sponsor

Karr Barth Associates – Tim and Colleen Maguire, P’14, ’17, ’19 and The BYL Companies – Raymond Stein, P’16, ’19

Cocktail Sponsor

Stephen and Nancy Graham, P’98, ’01 and Dan and Renie Ostien, P’14, ’16

Golf Hole Sponsors

AllState – Tom Mallon, P’13, ’14

Canna Milne Financial – Will Milne

C&V Landscaping, Inc. - Dan Carden, P’18

Devine Bros., Inc – Mollie Butter-field Devine ’03 and Rich Devine III

Joseph A. Ryan and Associates, LLC – Renie Ostien, P’14, ’16

J.B. Funk Construction, Inc. – J.B. Funk, P’12, ’15

Mike and Mary Swanick, P’07

Northwestern Mutual – John Van Grinsven, P’13, ’17

Realtor for Life-Re/Max – Mary Byrnes, P’05, ’06, ’07, ’13

The Burns Family Class of 2017

The McAssey Family, P’07, ’09, ’12

The Ritz Family, P’14

Ad Sponsors

Ayres Insurance – Dan and Kathy Ayres, P’18

Connor, Weber and Oberlies – Peggy Wenke ’79 & Elizabeth Zwaan Milne ’05

Eric’s Moving and Storage – Eric Wright P’15

Imperial Agency – Gary Orvieto, P’15, ’17, ’18, ’20

Meridian Bank

The McAssey Family, P’07, ’09, ’12

VMA FESTIVAL Mary Jane Raymond ’78

VMA Music Department Mary Jane Raymond ’78

VMA Seniors Mary Jane Raymond ’78

VMA Visual Arts Mary Jane Raymond ’78

Y2 Test Prep Academy, Paoli Campus

A special thank you to our event chairs: Dan Ostien and Tom Mallon, our golf chairs and Sue Mattei our tennis chair.

To our event sponsors, your contributions have been essential to the success of this event. With true appreciation to:


Sue Mattei and Rita Nunag


Mike Bonella, Mike Montgomery, Dominic Jampo, Dan Ostien

Tom Mallon, Sr., Leo Parsons, Tom Mallon, Rich Burns

Elizabeth Zwaan Milne ’05 and Will Milne

Harry DiDonato, Ernie Gillan, Ernie DiGenova, Joe Kent

Janice Johnson Luck ’92, Kathy McCartney, Bridget Collins ’87,

Chrissy Nolan Steinetz ’92

Jean Burns, Mary Kay Kennedy, Renie Ostien,

Mary Swanick

Ray Walheim, Chuck Wright, Connie Newman, Joe Chambers

Colleen Maguire, Rita Nunag, Palma Joslin, Natasha Smith, Julie LaSorsa, Beth Gallis, Karen Mardis, Marie Finley, Jen Walheim, Kara O’Connell, Colleen Bucci, Beth Delaney, Villa students Brenna Murray ’17, Jacquelyn Shanley ’17

Alumnae gathered in the Learning Commons at school for an evening of socializing, networking, and estate advice. Elizabeth Zwaan Milne ’05, Esq. gave a presenta-tion on what you need to know about wills and estate planning. Elizabeth and Peggy Wenke ’79, Esq., of Connor, Weber & Oberlies, catered the event, which was organized by Dee Ruley Person ’95, VMA

Director of Constituent Relations, and the Advancement Office. Alums also enjoyed

tasting different wines from Grace Winery. Many attendees won door prizes of Villa swag, and everyone received a wine tote from Connor, Weber & Oberlies.

Alumnae also left messages for the current students, writing favorite memories and

advice on the Learning Commons’ whiteboards.

W O M E N & W I N E A L U M N A E N E T W O R K I N G S O C I A L

Women Wine&

Eileen O’Malley Spangler ’69 and Kathy McCartney, Director of Advancement

Peggy Wenke ’79 and Elizabeth Zwaan Milne ’05

Ann Cushwa ’08, Susan Venema ’08, Danielle Duva ’08, Caroline Coady ’08

Dee Ruley Person ’95, Danielle Rodichok ’95, Maryann Castaldi ’95, Bridget DiRita Byrne ’86, Caroline DiRita ’95, Kate Ruley Burnett ’93

Maggie Thomas Deviney ’03,Margo Ryan Mulgrew ’00, Jenna Barbuto Hartung ’03, Laurie Hnatin Finger ’03


Alumnae gathered at the American Whiskey Bar in New York on April 6th for an evening of fun, food and beverages. Stephanie Ridenour ’06 worked with Dee Ruley Person ’95 (VMA Constituent Relations Director) to organize this fun-filled happy hour in the Big Apple. Close to 30 local alums enjoyed an evening of reconnecting with old friends and networking with new acquaintances. Graduates from the 70s through 2013 grad Aislinn Keenan (Fordham ’17) enjoyed the raffle where almost everyone won some Villa swag. All in attendance received a notepad, pen and a prayer card with “Our Lady of the Highway.”

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New York

Class of 2006 classmates Stephanie Ridenour and Abby Mengers

The Murphy Sisters: Lauren ’12 and Kathryn ’09

Back row: (l to r): Bridget Byrnes Geiser ’98, Jessica Van Stone ’01, Rebecca Devlin ’01, Beth Egan ’12, Mary Kate Lyons ’07, Rochelle Flynn ’97, Stephanie Ridenour ’06, Emily Farnesi ’00, Kim McKenzie Rems ’00, Aislinn Keenan ’13, Patrica Lloyd ’04. Middle Row: (l to r): Abby Mengers ’06, Amy Barone ’77. Front Row: (l to r): Regina Munch ’09, Chimene Williams ’95, Dee Ruley Person ’95, Colleen O’Rourke ’10.

Melissa Eells ’06 and Beth Egan ’12Amy Barone ’77, Dee Ruley Person ’95, Chimene Williams ’95



On April 27th, Dottie Toomey, President of the Alumnae Association, traveled with members of the Advancement team to the Arlington Rooftop Grill for a meet-up with our DC alums. Maria Ciarrocchi ’99 and Dee teamed up to organize a beautiful event, just outside our nation’s capital. Once again, alums from the 80’s through Class of 2013 grad Lauren Law (George Washington University ’17) enjoyed beverages, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle for Villa spirit swag. All received a notepad, pen and a prayer card.

We are hoping to create alumnae chapters in various regions of the country and facilitate events in Villa alumnae concentrated areas. If you would like to help coordinate or host an event in your area, please email [email protected] C

Class of 2002 grads Renee DeLuca Mason, Jennifer McCrindle and Bernadette DiRita Downey.

Dee Ruley Person ’95 and Maria Ciarrocchi ’99

Alums from the 2000’s: Bernadette DiRita Downey ’02, MJ Egan ’07, Audrey McGonigle Comras ’08, Alyson McGonigle ’10, Lauren Law ’13, Christina Fow ’10.

VMA Alumnae President Dottie Martin Toomey ’77 and Kathy McCartney, VMA Director of Advancement.

Dee Ruley Person ’95 and Lisa Kijewski Vollmer ’95

Back row (l to r): Lauren Law ’13, Alyson McGonigle ’10, Bernadette DiRita Downey ’02, Lisa Kijewski Vollmer ’95, MJ Egan ’07, Margaret Kappus Tigre ’95, Maureen Donovan Queler ’98, Lauren Scherer Spranklin ’01, Jonnie Lees Jamison ’95. Front row: Dottie Martin Toomey ’77, Audrey McGonigle Comras ’08, Christina Fow ’10, Winnie Mancini ’99, Janine Barbacane ’97, Ann DeCorte Pucci ’82, Maria Ciarrocchi ’99, Hilary Jones ’87, Dee Ruley Person ’95, Maria O’Toole Jones ’84.

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VMA 40s

Class of 1949 classmates Joan McDonald-Lockard Howard and Betty Meehan Mulhern attended the Alumnae Induction on campus. They joined fellow alumnae on stage during the ceremony and stayed to speak with the Class of 2017 during the reception.

Class of 1949 alums: Betty Meehan Mulhern and Joan McDonald-Lockard Howard.

Mary Lou Dondero ’47, reports that daughter Dr. Leslie Dondero Forcina ’84 is a vice-principal in the Glynn County School System in southern Georgia. Both of her Georgia grandchildren will attend the University of Georgia in the fall. Another granddaughter in Miami will begin high school in September.

VMA 50s

Mary Anne Bolton Walsh ’55, attended the Alumnae Induction and presented her granddaughter, Aislinn ’17, with her Alumnae Association Membership card.

Mary Anne Bolton Walsh ’55, Aislinn Walsh ’17 and Sr. Kathleen Dunn, IHM, ’55.

VMA 60s

Class of ’61 grads Kathleen Harris Talamini and Rita DeLuca Huffman, and their husbands, both named Bog, spent 27 days on a cross-coun-try trip in 2016. They visited many of the National Parks including Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, and Yellowstone. It was a trip of a lifetime! Kathleen and Rita say they are truly blessed that their paths crossed so many years ago at Villa.

Maurene Moore Polley ’64, shared the newest addition to her family, granddaughter Quinn, who joins big sister, Olivia. Mom Carolyn Gorrie Polley ’97 and husband Ryan couldn’t be happier.

Quinn Polley

Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz ’68, who lives in North Devon, England, is a team vicar, along with working on two dairy farms as a milker. She is passionate about supporting family farming practices.

Mary Lou DeYenno Murray ’69, retired after working 17 years at St. Mary’s Elementary School and St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis, MD. She and Michael, her husband of 42 years, moved to Lewes, DE to enjoy retirement.

Regina Campetti Jewell ’67 shared the great news that her daughter Danielle Jewell Vaccaro ’99 welcomed fraternal twins earlier this year. Daughter Laura Beth Jewell ’03 lives in Nashville as a music therapist and fiddler in several bands.

Anita Baldi Gabler ’67, a Palm Beach Florida resident, has passion for fashion that she shares with you in her new book “Palm Beach Fashion Secrets and More.” Anita is the creator of the “Natalia Baldi” clothing label, which includes a range of custom women’s fashions from casual to cocktail.

VMA 70s

Amy Barone ’77 (center) and Kay Rumbarger Peters ’55 (right) participated in a poetry reading for the launch of Philadelphia Poets Vol. 23 at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Also pictured is Rosemary Cappello (left), who founded and edits the publication.

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Anita Baldi Gabler ’67

Amy Barone ’77 (center) and (right) Kay Rumbarger Peters ’55

Reverend Dr. Susanna Metz ’68


Class of ’78 met for their annual Christmas Lunch.

Members of the Class of ’78

VMA 90s

Sandi Park Stotler ’93, has been promoted to Manager of Learning Development for North America at CertainTeed Corporation. Sandi resides in Phoenixville with her husband, Will, and sons William, 13 and Nicholas, 8.

Sandi Park Stotler ’93

Shannon Hendrixson Mannon ’94, finished a collaboration that pro-files the authors of the finalists for the “Books for a Better Life” award. Shannon and her husband have Mike started 3-Minute Storyteller as a way to capture brief, inspiring stories from fascinating people.

Shannon Hendrixson Mannon ’94 and family

Kathy Schwarz Lamothe ’95 and her husband welcomed their fourth child, a son, Mitchell Alan, on March 29, 2017.

Kathy Schwarz Lamothe ’95 and family with new baby

Meghan Frank O’Rourke ’95 and husband Chris welcomed their third son, Brennan into the family.

Ninja turtles!! Riley, Miles and Brennan O’Rourke

Class of 1995 alums Caroline DiRita, Shannon Burk Klinger, Amanda Bauer Weaver and Meghan Frank O’Rourke celebrate Brennan’s baptism.

95 grads: Caroline DiRita, Shannon Burk Klinger, Meghan Frank O’Rourke, Amanda Bauer Weaver.

Schoen Liebert Oakes ’95 and husband Brian welcomed their fourth child, Christian in April. His three big sisters adore him!

Dr. Amy Thompson ’95 and husband Brian Smith welcomed their first child Declan into the world on December 11th. Grandmom Judith Jones Thompson ’66 and aunt Pamela Thompson Liptrap ’97 are thrilled with the new arrival!

Declan Thompson Smith

Dr. Anna Gallagher Tierney ’95, and husband Jim (Malvern Prep ’95) with their children (James, 8, Rose, 4, and Liam, 2) traveled to Pont Neuf in Paris — 15 years and two months after Jim proposed on the exact same site.

Dr. Anna Gallagher Tierney ’95 and family

Maria Dooley Williams ’95 and her family recently moved to Ontario, Canada for her new position at work.

Maria Dooley Williams ’95 children

Class of ’95 turns 40. Several class-mates celebrated their 40th birthdays in the Caribbean. Forty and fabulous!

Members of the Class of ’95 Schoen Liebert Oakes ’95 and family

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Anna Geider Beninati ’97 and her husband welcomed twin girls into the world on August 24th.

Kelly Petruno Holloway ’99 and husband Michael welcomed their third child, Shayne, who joins big sisters Harper and Jordan. Three future Villa girls!

Shayne Holloway

The Class of 1996 celebrated their 20-year reunion over Thanksgiving weekend at the Great American Pub. Thank you to Nora Zuber ’96 and Rosemary DiRita ’96 for organizing a great evening.

Class of 96 reunion

The Class of 1997 gathered in the Marian Center on May 13 to cele-brate their 20-year reunion. They shared stories and pictures from their days at Villa while introducing their spouses to their old friends. Thanks to class of ’97 alums Kelly McKernan DeLong and Leigh Ann McNichol Ingersoll for organizing a great event.

Class of 97 reunion

Police Officer Sam Acker ’97 is now in the Community Policing division of Tredyffrin Township after serving 15 years in the Patrol Division. Sam is one of only four female officers in the department and has received numerous awards and unit citations, including three life saving awards. Her most recent life saving award is for reviving an overdose victim on scene. Sam has worked closely with her department and the community to help those struggling with the increasing opioid epidemic. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Sam!

Sam Acker ’97

Catherine Pierce Berg ’99 checked in from Minnesota and shared a beautiful picture of her family with husband Tom, sons Fredrick, Jack, Leo, Matthew, and daughter Gemma.

Catherine Pierce Berg ’99 family

VMA 00s

Jamie Quinn Hill ’01 married Nicholas Hill in November 2014, and they welcomed their first child, Noelle, in April 2016. Jamie is working at PAOC, a division of Premier Orthopedics in Malvern.

Lauren Moatz ’01 and Davey Scher wed on August 27 in Villanova. Pictured are Octavia Bevan Kane ’01 (far left ) and Aileen Hawa-Nirenberg (who attended Villa freshmen-junior year) was the maid of honor in the gold dress. The couple resides in West Philadelphia. Lauren is an architect and Davey is an ER nurse at Penn.

Lauren Moatz ’01 and Davey Scher with the bridal party

Tessa Cleveland Scheurle ’03 and her husband welcomed their second child, future Villa girl Vivian Elizabeth.

Kristen Heying Donahue ’03, and husband Jack welcomed John Joseph Donahue (Jack) in October.

Jack Donahue

Terry Mongan Bennett ’04 and husband Daniel welcomed their first baby, Therese, into their family in November.

Cara Antonello Walsh ’04 and her husband welcomed their first child, David George Walsh III, in March.

David George Walsh III

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Christine Egan Newell ’04 welcomed a sweet baby boy in November. Henry Charles is loved and cherished by big sister Caroline!

Caroline and Henry Newell

Maggie Hewes Mallon ’04 and her husband Greg welcomed their second child, Miles Vincent, into the family in December. Big sister Louie Mae could not be prouder!

Louie Mae and Miles Vincent Mallon

2005 Playdate! Classmates Monica Burke with baby Owen, Allie Wells Coleman with baby Sean, and Kelly Driscoll Broadway with baby Cullen.

2005 grads with baby boys

Lindsay Holloway Fox ’05 and husband Andrew welcomed their second child, Brooks, in September. He joins big brother Andrew.

Kelly Driscoll Broadway ’05 and her husband welcomed their first child, Cullen Bernard Broadway, in March.

Lauren Bohn ’05 was named a 2017 Atlantic Council Millennium fellow! The Atlantic Council is a think tank for international affairs.

Meggie Mongan Lawson ’06 enjoyed the company of her 2006 Villa classmates at her May 2017 wedding. Pictured: Front row (l to r): Kerry Loughran Schaefer, Katie McDevitt, Stephanie Ridenour, Courtney Scardellette, Melissa Duva, Stephanie Dunn Finnerty; Back row: (l to r): Lauren Campbell, Kim Romansky, Mary Paolantonio Adler, Caitlin Reusche. Wedding guests went home with homemade Villa chocolate chip cookies.

Meggie Mongan Lawson with 2006 alums

Meghan Teufel ’07 married Mike McKee on October 29, 2016. Kristin Teufel Miller ’01 was the maid of honor (pictured far right.)

Meghan Teufel ’07 wedding

Christine Williams ’08 married Bryan Sullivan on Saturday May 20, 2017.

Bryan Sullivan and Christine Williams Sullivan ’08

Naval Officer Danielle Buckta ’11 was recently assigned to a cruise missile submarine for her next duty station. Danielle is one of only 50 women serving on submarines since Congress allowed women to select submarines as a specialty in 2010. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Danielle!

Christine Ferrari ’09 recently worked at a health center in Cameroon, where she cared for all patients, from those with malaria and HIV/AIDS, to labor and delivery. Through the generosity of her friends and family, she was able to raise $5000 for The Belle Vie Project, an initiative to offer baby formula to mothers with HIV in order to prevent transmission of the virus to their children. Christine wrote a blog, On Behalf of Mrs. Jones, (www.onbehalfofmrsjones.com) to document her experiences and raise funds for The Belle Vie Project.

Christine Ferrari ’09 in Cameroon

Elizabeth Carnall ’08 married Patrick Cupo at Old St. Joseph’s Church in Philadelphia in October. They celebrated their wedding day with family and friends, including Katherine DelRaso ’08. Elizabeth is a nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Patrick is a Spanish teacher and coach at Conestoga High School. The happy couple reside in Wayne, Pa.

Elizabeth Cartnall Cupo ’08 and Patrick Cupo

Cullen Broadway and Mom Kelly Driscoll Broadway ’05

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Villa Storms the ShoreAll Villa alumnae are invited to a casual summer social hosted by the Alumnae Association at the home Malea Klingelhoeffer Scardellette ’78 (and daughters Courtney ’06 and Kristen ’09). Join us straight from the beach for light fare and drinks. This is a FREE event, though good will donations to the Sister Mary Kelly Scholarship fund will be gratefully accepted. We look forward to seeing you!

Please RSVP at https://villastormstheshore2017.eventbrite.com/

VMA 10s

Alyssa Snyder ’13 completed her bachelor’s in biology at Temple University in just three years, and finished her first semester in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Temple’s School of Pharmacy (TUSP). She is Vice President of the TUSP Class of 2020, and serves as a Class Rep for the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). Alyssa works as a Pharmacist Intern at CVS Pharmacy and as a Pharmacy Technician at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital.

Alyssa Snyder ’13

Mary Ryan ’11 spent six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, a distance of 2,189 miles. Mary completed her thru-hike with her father on the summit of Mt. Katahdin on September 30, 2016.

Mary Ryan ’11 and her dad

Grace Giampietro ’12 a graduate student in the VCU School of Edu-cation, participated in a partnership between Richmond Public Schools and the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education. This partnership has prepared 77 new teachers who have made an immediate impact in 24 of the city’s most challenged public schools.

Grace Giampietro ’12

Maura Zarkoski ’13 and teammate MaryCate Butler ’15 played for University of Delaware in the 2016 NCAA Field Hockey Championships and won. Maura, a tri-captain, was also named NCAA all tournament first team.

MaryCate Butler ’15 and Maura Zarkoski ’13

Kat Napoli ’14 is both a scholar and athlete! She was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society, and Lambda Pi Eta, Fordham’s Chapter of the National Communi-cation Association Honor Society. In athletics, her boat was selected as Fordham’s 2016 Crew of the Year.

Erin Alessandroni ’15 a rising junior at Pennsylvania State University, works as an intern for Neff Associates of Philadelphia. She is under the supervision of Kelly Wolf Baldwin ’05, who is the Executive Director of PR and Social Media for Neff. Kelly has garnered top-tier national media coverage for her clients in the entertainment, lifestyle, and hospitality industries throughout her career.

Erin Alessandroni ’15 and Kelly Wolf Baldwin ’05

Sarah Hilditch ’16, completed her plebe year at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. She is pictured on the left with her classmate.

Sarah Hilditch ’16

C AT C H A W A V E T O . . .

Saturday, August 5, 4:00-7:00p.m.

The Great Alum Hunt


Events11:00 am Opening of hospitality tent for the Class of 1978

12:00 pm Varsity field hockey game vs. Upper Perkiomen

12:00 to 3:00 pm Three Sheets Band will be playing

1:00 pm Field hockey half time honoring the swimming state champ teams 2011-2017

2:00 pm JV volleyball vs TBD

3:30 pm Varsity volleyball vs. TBD

Come Back to Villa Maria for Homecoming 2017Saturday, October 7

Plus Villa Book Store Open

B&E Sportswear will be selling Villa Wear

School Tours

Bounce House for the kids

Face Painting

Beer Garden

Barbeque

See www.vmahs.org for details on Villa’s Homecoming Celebration

Calendar EventsVilla Storms the ShoreSaturday, August 5, 4:00-7:00pm, AvalonHome of Malea Klingelhoeffer Scardellette '78 & daughters, Courtney '06 and Kristen '09

HomecomingSaturday, October 7, 10am-3pmOn campus

Alumnae Memorial MassSaturday, November 4, 4pmVilla Maria Academy Chapel

Shoppes at Villa MariaSaturday, November 11, 9:30am-3:30pmMarian Center

Christmas LiturgyThursday, December 21st, 9:30amMarian CenterDonuts & coffee to follow

Spring Alumnae Liturgy and Brunch (Formerly the Alumnae Luncheon)

Sunday, April 15th, 10amWaynesborough Country Club

Florida Alumnae and Past Parent SocialsJanuary 25thNaples, Florida

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Contact Dee Ruley Person ’95 with your classmate’s updat-ed information at [email protected] or 610-854-6130. Class agents can also assist in providing a list to their class-mates of those we have lost touch with, or you can contact Dee Ruley Person directly to see who we are missing.

Contest Dates: July 15th - August 30th. Updates will be posted on VMA’s Facebook page.

Prize: The person who provides the most number of valid contacts for missing classmates will receive a $50 gift certificate to the school store. If you do not live in the area or will not be back on campus at Homecoming, you can shop online for Villa gear.


Villa offers its prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the following deceased members of the Villa community. Please keep their families in your prayers.

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William McGarvey, father of Mary Sheila McGarvey McDonald ’79, Patricia McGarvey Knebels ’80, Kathy McGarvey Hidy ’81, Stasia McGarvey Lozinak ’84, and grandfather of Michaela ’06 Kara ’11, and Kiersten McDonald ’15.

Louis D’Innocenzo, husband of Mrs Doris D’Innocenzo (Mrs. D.), former coach and A.D., father of Helen D’Innocenzo Cashman ’71, Ann D’Innocenzo Anderson ’75, Mary Pat D’Innocenzo Kang ’87.

Sister Joan Kelly, IHM ’50, sister of the late Sister Mary Kelly, IHM ’46 and Sister Margaret John Kelly D.C. ’52.

Deborah Horstmann, grand-mother of Deborah Rigsby DeJesus ’99, Mary Rigsby ’04, and Sarah Horstmann Kolata ’07.

Elaine Townsend Scherr ’60, sister to the late Theresa Townsend ’44, and Charlotte Townsend Hoffner ’53.

Dianna Devlin Brennan ’59

Dennis Hewes, uncle of Christi Hewes Jordan ’95, Katie Hewes Bailer ’97, Maggie Hewes Mallon ’04.

John Sweeney, former husband of current faculty member Carol Sweeney.

M. Carol Newman, grand-mother of Kristen ’12, Lizzy ’18, and Abby Walheim ’19.

Andrew Bunting, grandson of current staff member Harlon Simmons.

Florence Alvord, mother of current staff member Janice Duffy.

Madeline Hopkins Geary ’42

Eileen Agnes Lynch’48, mother of the late Mary Eileen Lynch ’73.

Paul Geary, father of Missy Geary Pinola '89, Brenda Geary Deitz '90, and Janice Geary Predoehl '94, grandfather of Brianna Dietz ’19 and Emma Pinola '20 .

Edward Charles Weed, father of Marylou Weed Trombetta ’76, Joanne Weed McShalley ’79, Colleen Weed Scallion ’82.

Shannon Brown ’90

John Bruno, nephew of Kelly Hiltner Bruno ’95.

Barbara Ann Tirpak Douglas ’56, mother to the late Briana Douglas ’88 and longtime Alumnae Association President.

Therese Cavanaugh Willcox ’52, grandmother of Therese Mongan Bennett ’04, Megan Mongan Lawson ’06, Allison Mongan ’08, Julie Mongan ’10, and great aunt to Mary Willcox ’19.

Marie Curley Audet, grand-mother of Clare Paolantonio ’04 and mother of long-time faculty member Marguerite Paolantonio.

Sister Catherine Dolores White, IHM, former faculty member.

Eileen K. Mangold, grand-mother of Gretchen Mangold Mulhern ’92 and Heather Mangold Oswald ’96.

Elaine Blair, mother of Deborah Blair Mischo ’75.

Nicole Ruggieri Bellano ’88

Dennis Egan, father of Kaitlin Egan Pellegrini ’98.

Michael Zarrilli, brother of Claire Zarrilli Kleckner ’76 and Donna Zarrilli Gola ’77.

Meg Hankee Kissinger ’81

Edwin Carlin, father-in-law of current staff member Sarah McGovern.

Anna Ciotti Logue, grand-mother of Elizabeth Zwaan Milne ’05, Sarah Zwaan ’10, and Margaret Zwaan ’14, and mother of current staff member Diane Zwaan.

Melva Exner, grandmother of Allison Sobczak ’09 and Lauren Sobczak ’12.



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hours. If you are unsure about your employer’s matching gift program, contact

your HR department or send an email to Maureen Egan and we’ll look it up for you.

EITC/OSTC: These innovative Pennsylvania tax credit programs are a benefit to

both businesses and Villa Maria Academy. Please contact Kathy McCartney to

discuss how your business or employer can take advantage of these opportunities.

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and maximize your philanthropic giving through sound and timely estate planning.

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Advancement Office

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Come back to campus on Saturday, October 7, 2017 for Villa Maria’s Homecoming Celebration!

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