TheElms

MagazineSummer/Fall 2011

Annual Report andStrategic Plan

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Elms Fund for Excellence

The Elms Circle of Angels is a caring group of donors who wish to be contacted if a student or potential student is in need of tuition assistance.

When contacted, donors may choose whether or not to support the student and at what level.

To become an Angel or for more information, please contact Julie Forgach at 330.867.0751 or jforgach@theelms.org

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Every effort has been made to be accurate. Please contact Carli Kistler-Miller, editor, at 330.867.0148 or by email to cmiller@TheElms.org with any comments or corrections.

Our Lady of the Elms School Board of Trustees

Catherine Hackney, Ph.D.Board President

Marianne Spiros P‘06Board Vice President

Dan ConwayBoard Treasurer

Elaine HarlinBoard Secretary

Lisa Kermizis Abraham ‘83Kathleen Ashcroft ‘80

Sr. Janice Bachman, O.P.Dr. Alfreda Brown

Sr. Maria Ciriello, O.P.Thomas J. Euclide P’04

Diane EvansGordon Ewers

Ruth E. Friedman, Ed.D. P’05Tom Kemp

Mary Ann KingRon Kirskey P’94

Sr. Arleen Kisel, O.P.Kate Kleski ‘93

Crown Point Ecology Center

Core StaffChristopher Norman

Executive Director

Sr. Marguerite Chandler, O.P. ‘61Kim Evangelisti

Larry JarvisTimothy Knorr

Ellen OttoSr. Mariellen Phelps, O.P. ‘45

Whitney ShuttleworthJim Strang

Student Government

Wendy Kuzmishin ’12President

Daniella Milan ‘12Vice President

Chloe Hillard ‘13Secretary

School Administration& Support Staff

Sr. Maura Bartel, O.P.Registrar

Tonja Cruse P ‘11Elementary School Secretary

Michelle FletterickBusiness Manager

Julie ForgachDirector of Institutional Advancement

Heather GielFacilities Coordinator

Shirley GorslineHigh School Assistant

Daniel McGeeDirector of Technology

Cheryl MurphyBusiness Office

Wendy Kline Specker ‘87Alumnae Director/

High School Secretary

Kim Murray P’06, P’10Director of Athletics

Kathleen NormanAdmissions Director

Matthew Powell P’25, P’27Volunteer Coordinator

Peggy Darmstadt Smith, ‘65, P’04Database Coordinator

Our Lady of the Elms SchoolChief Administrators

Lisa MasselloHigh School & Middle School Principal

Carli Kistler-Miller ‘87, P’13, P’16Executive Director of Operations

Marie Reichart ‘99Preschool, Kindergarten &

Elementary School Principal

Dominican Sisters of Peace LeadershipSr. Margaret Ormond, O.P.

Prioress

Sr. Joan Scanlon, O.P. Councilor

Sr. Gene Poore, O.P. Councilor

Sr. Therese Leckert, O.P.Councilor

Sr. Gemma Doll, O.P. Councilor

Founded Ministries Board Sr. Maria Ciriello, O.P. Director/Elms Liaison

Sr. Charlene Moser, O.P. Liaison

Sr. Diane Traffas, O.P. Liason

Business Office: 330.752.2505Communications Office: 330.867.0148Convent: 330.836.4908

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Contents

Our Lady of the Elms

The Elms Magazine on the cover

Message from the Council pg 4

Board News pg 5

Strategic Plans pgs 6-7

Elms Students/School News pgs 8-11, 18

Athletics pgs 12-13

Class of 2011 pgs 14-17

Dominican Sisters of Peace pg 19

Alumnae pgs 20-24

In Memoriam pg 25

ANNUAL REPORT pgs 26-39

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ElmsMagazine

Fall 2011

Annual Report andStrategic Plan

Our Lady of the Elms, an independent, Catholic school rooted in the Dominican tradition, educates girls and young women to listen openly, evaluate wisely, speak bravely, lead justly, and serve compassionately.

photo credit: Visualizations Photography

Advertising OpportunitiesIf you would like to place an advertisement in the

Elms Magazine, please contact Carli Kistler-Miller at cmiller@theelms.org or 330.867.0148.

Thank you to the following people for helping with the content of this issue of the Elms Magazine:Sr. Maura Bartel, Mandy Brooks, Edna Dierker, Michelle Fletterick, Julie Forgach, Rose Gullo, Marie Reichart ’99, Lisa Massello, Kim Murray, Kathleen Norman, Matthew Powell, Troy Luckenbaugh, Peggy Smith ’65, Visualizations Photography, and Barbara Wilhelm.

If anyone was omitted, it was not intentional.

Mission Statement:

(l to r): Dominican Scholar

Valedictorian Salutatorian

Saturday March 17

Elms Gala 2012We are excited to be in full-swing of the planning stages for the

Elms Gala 2012.  For those of you that are new to the Elms family, Elms Gala (formerly known as February Fantasy) is the signature fundraising event for Our Lady of the Elms School.  This year’s event will be held on the evening of Saturday, March 17, 2012 and the theme of the 30th annual Elms Gala is Havana Nights.  Warm up your Latin dance apparel and club wear, and get them ready for Elms Gala 2012 –  

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Carli Kistler Miller ‘87Executive Director of Operations

Marie Reichart ‘99Elementary School Principal

Lisa K. MasselloHigh School/Middle School

Principal

Message from the Council

Dear Elms Community,

“O God of all beginnings and endings, we thank you for this school year.”

As we embark on the beginning of a new school year this fall, we reflect on the ending of our year before and look forward to what lies ahead. With the close of the 2010-2011 school year, the Elms graduated 42 seniors into the world, 100% of whom were accepted to college this fall.

This past spring the Elms Board of Trustees saw an end to their previous strategic plan and completed a new three-year plan complete with a revised mission statement and a new vision statement for our school. Our new mission statement - Our Lady of the Elms, an independent, Catholic school rooted in the Dominican tradition, educates girls and young women to listen openly, evaluate wisely, speak bravely, lead justly, and serve compassionately - guides the daily work of our administration, faculty, staff and students. As we look to the future, we remain focused on the mission of educating our young students to be the future women leaders in our community.

The annual report, found in the pages of this magazine, indicates a renewed sense of support in sustaining an all-girls education in Akron, Ohio. Our donors who gave this past year have increased by 107% from the previous fiscal year. Alumnae giving increased this past year, as well. The Circle of Angels, which launched at February Fantasy 2011, has a large number of members assisting our students through these difficult financial times.

As we wish our recent graduates the best, we look forward to our school’s future guided by the new strategic plan. We are ready to begin the next step in our journey, 88 years in the making.

Sincerely,

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New Board MembersSr. Maria Ciriello, PhD is a former Our Lady of the Elms High School Principal and currently serves on the Elms Board as the Elms liaison for the Founded Ministries Board of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. She was the Dean of the School of Education at the University of Portland and also served as President of the Deans and Directors of Teacher Education for the Oregon Independent Colleges Association. Sr. Maria is originally an Akron Dominican, but serves as the current Director of Founded Ministries for the Dominican Sisters of Peace in Columbus. She oversees her new congregation’s educational institutions as well as other sponsored ministries.

Dan Conway, CPA has served on the Elms Board Finance Committee since 2009 and currently holds the position of Board Treasurer. Dan is the controller for Cleveland Vicon Co., Inc in Cleveland and has also served as the Major Gift Officer for St. Ignatius High School.

Diane Evans is a past Elms parent and current owner of SunLit Communications, which focuses on website development, social media production and online distribution and marketing. Diane wrote for the Akron Beacon Journal for 28 years and served on the Elms Advancement Board from 1997-2002.

Alfreda Brown, EdD is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Kent State University. In the past 19 years, Alfreda has served on over 20 boards and committees. She has more than 20 years of higher education experience ranging from grass-roots mentoring of individuals and underrepresented groups to teaching classes abroad, leading university-wide diversity initiatives and serving as a senior staff member in the President’s cabinet.

With ThanksForever Grateful to our Outgoing Board MembersSusan Flowers is an Elms past parent and served on the Our Lady of the Elms Board of Trustees for six years during which she served as the Elms Board President for five years. In her tenure as President, she affected governance structure, strategic planning, Board development, and school policy. Her generosity spans from donations of doors, to a major donation for the new high school facility to helping students through the Circle of Angels. Susan was awarded the Catherine of Siena Award in 2011. Her vision, leadership and passion for the Elms were deeply appreciated and will continue to impact the school for many years.

Steve Hopp is a past Elms parent who started serving on the Board in 2005 and served as Board Treasurer from 2006 to 2011. Steve’s wisdom and leadership resulted in a balanced school budget and he served as a role model for fiscal responsibility. He and his wife, Meg, were major donors for the Elizabeth Ann Schaefer O.P Performing Arts and Athletic Center in addition to his many generous donations for capital improvements, Board projects and building needs. Steve was awarded the Elms Legacy Award in 2011. The Elms is a better place thanks to his generosity, his dedication and his humor.

Lesley Weigand McCauley ’89 served on the Board for six years during which she served as the Board Secretary and Board Development Chair. Lesley generously shared her legal wisdom with the school to ensure that decisions were just and rational. Lesley’s dedication is priceless and her donation of time and legal counsel are deeply appreciated. We are proud to call Lesley an Elms Girl.

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Dear Families and Friends of Our Lady of the Elms School,

As the new Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Our Lady of the Elms School, I am privileged to introduce to you the blueprint that will lead the school into the future, our new Strategic Plan. The plan was developed through a months-long process of thoughtful analysis, purposeful attention, and concerted efforts of a group of volunteers and board members. The mission of our school is at the forefront of the plan.

Our Lady of the Elms, an independent, Catholic school rooted in the Dominican tradition,educates girls and young women to listen openly, evaluate wisely, speak bravely, lead justly and serve compassionately.

The plan, which is comprised of five goals, will reinforce our direction as the school so highly regarded in the region and ranked 12th academically in the state of Ohio!

Goal 1: To increase non-tuition revenue through a variety of advancement efforts and non-traditional revenue streams

Goal 2: To increase the enrollment of qualified students to the optimal levelGoal 3: To develop a comprehensive leadership succession plan for key staff positions and the board.Goal 4: To become THE leadership center for women in Northeast OhioGoal 5: To develop a long-term facility plan that includes the negotiation of a long-term lease of the

land from the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Of course, in this age of economic downturn, many schools are finding enrollment management a challenge, hence Goals 1 and 2. Yet, as a community invested in the education of the girls at the Elms, we realize the value of the education students receive during their tenures here. Our girls develop into strong young women with confidence, courage, compassion, and conviction. They leave our halls to enter those of prestigious institutions of higher education, in the state, on the East coast, and in the West. They receive millions of dollars in scholarships that recognize their achievement as Elms academic, athletic, and social champions. Our girls reach out to many who are in need in our community. They serve in nursing homes, soup kitchens, and child care agencies. They excel on the athletic fields and courts. But most of all, Elms girls become the cornerstones of their communities as socially responsible women leaders. We know the value of word of mouth as a marketing strategy. Nothing is more effective. We call on you to spread the good news of Our Lady of the Elms!

As the Board of Trustees follows this new Strategic Plan, please be assured that we will maintain the high standards of leadership that have become an Elms trademark. We will keep the children at the center of our purpose for being. Their well-being is always first! Please know that we deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in our school; and, we thank you for your continued commitment to the mission of the school.

Warm regards and many blessings!

Catherine E. Hackney, Ph.D.Chair, Our Lady of the Elms Board of Trustees

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Mission Our Lady of the Elms School, an independent, Catholic school rooted in the Dominican tradition, educates girls and young women to listen openly, evaluate wisely, speak bravely, lead justly and serve compassionately.

Vision Our Lady of the Elms School strives to be recognized as the center for academic excellence and women’s leadership in Northeast Ohio, and to be financially accessible to all qualified girls who desire the Elms experience.

Core Values Our Lady of the Elms School is guided by the following bedrock principles:

• A commitment, rooted in Catholic Gospel values, to respect the dignity of each individual, to develop everyone’s unique gifts and to develop the whole person

• A commitment, rooted in the spirit of St. Dominic to always seek truth, to foster a life-long love of learning in a diverse and collaborative community to embrace Jesus’ preaching mission and service in a spirit of constant prayer

• A commitment to academic excellence and leadership development that recognizes the power of women to affect change

Top Priorities To increase non-tuition revenue through a variety of advancement efforts and non-traditional revenue streams

• Developagrantsprogramthatincludesadedicatedgrant-writer and grants sub-committee of the advancement committee

• Furtherdevelopacultureofgivingbyeducatingcurrentstudents about philanthropy

• Developcreativealternativefundingsources(i.e.sponsorships)

• Furthergrowtheendowmentforoperationsandtuitionassistance subsidy

To increase the enrollment of qualified students to the optimal level

• Maintainacompetitive,affordabletuition,butincreaseendowment for tuition assistance

• Continuetodevelopavarietyofwaystotargetthegirlsaswell as the parents in recruiting efforts

• Improveretention

To develop a comprehensive leadership succession plan for key staff positions and the board

• Reviewandupdatewrittenjobdescriptionsandexpectations for committee chairs, board members and leadership staff

• Reviewandchangethefrequencyofboardmeetingstoallow for committee work

• Developasuccessionplanforschoolleadership

To become THE leadership center for women in Northeast Ohio

• Seekfundingtodeveloptheprogram

• Reviewandupdatethethree-yearoutlineoftheprogram

• Establishacenterwithitsownadvisorycouncil

• Investigateopportunitieswithw/universitiesand/ortheDominican leadership conference

To develop a long-term facility plan

• Begintheprocessofnegotiatingtheleasearrangementwith the Domincan Sisters of Peace

• Developalong-termplanthatprioritizescapitalimprovement needs

• Identifyhowtobestmaximizeuseoftheexistingfacilities

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School News

Welcome to the Elms FamilyWendy Kline Specker ’87Alumnae DirectorAfter graduating from the Elms in 1987 and earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Clothing and Textile- Business from the University of Akron, Wendy worked for JoAnn Fabrics in Hudson. She married Bob Specker in 1992 and they have three children, Sarah, Andy, and Heidi. She was an active volunteer for her children’s schools and enjoys being able to help impact the lives of students, families, faculty and staff. Wendy serves as Alumnae Director part-time and part-time high school secretary. As the new Alumnae Director, she hopes to encourage all alumnae to become involved with the continuation of the legacy that is Our Lady of the Elms School.

The Elms also welcomes:Jenna Brant, Aftercare for grades 1-6

Elaine Dria, High School/Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Christina Gaglio, Aide in Pre-Kindergarten C

Jody Lund, 5th Grade Teacher/Science, Social Studies

Pat Sestokas, High School Theology Teacher

Jennifer Smee, 6th Grade Teacher/Language Arts, Reading

Diann Hawthorne Sveda ‘86, Elementary/Preschool Admissions Coordinator

Laurel Winters, High School Art Teacher

Reverse Raffle!Saturday, November 12, 2011Our Lady of the Elms School,

1375 W. Exchange St., Akron OH

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Dinner served at 6:45 p.m., Beer and Wine Included.

Your $100 ticket includes an entry into the reverse raffle and two dinners. Additional dinner tickets are available for $25. A limited number of raffle tickets will be sold, and the event includes sideboards and a silent/raffle auction – all designed to increase your odds of being a winner! Winners need not be present for the main drawing. Purchase a ticket even if you are unable to attend. One of our board members will represent you if you reach the “final five.”

Please call 330-671-0073 or email jluckenbaugh1@aol.com to purchase your ticket or for more information.

Lisa Shoman ‘67 RetiresBy Marie Reichart ‘99After 32 years of service and dedication to Our Lady of the Elms, Mrs. Lisa Shoman has retired.  Mrs. Shoman has guided and instructed over 400 students in her tenure as an educator at the Elms.  All students who have experienced her unique teaching style consider themselves better for having had her as their teacher.  Mrs. Shoman asked her students to plan ahead, follow through in their goals and strive for excellence and creativity in all they do.  Her quiet, calm demeanor impressed upon her students the importance of maturity and respect in their interactions with one another.  As a mentor, a teacher and a friend, Mrs. Shoman touched the lives of all she has encountered.  Most notably, any individual who has taught with Mrs. Shoman considers themselves fortunate for the mentorship and friendship she offered.   As an Elms graduate and former teacher, she will always be an Elms girl!  Mrs. Shoman, best of luck and well wishes on your future journey with your family and beautiful grandson.

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School News

Name: Susie Beringer Dix ‘90City: Akron

Elms Graduate: 1990

Occupation: Former Teacher; currently a stay-at-home mom

Children: Phoebe 7, Paige 5, Gordy 4

Length of Family Association with the Elms: 40 years... My parents were Elms parents for 20 straight years as seven of my sisters and I went through high school!

Length of Volunteer Service with the Elms: 1 year

Volunteer Areas: Room parent, Spirit Shop, Magazine Sale, classroom help, book fair

Why did you want to be a volunteer with the Elms/what were your expectations:

I wanted to be a volunteer because I love the Elms and I want to do what I can to help it flourish.  Having formerly taught in Catholic schools, and having spent 16 years in them,  I know that it really takes a strong cadre of volunteers to stretch the operating dollars and make things happen.  Additionally, the Elms gave so much to me when I was a student and now I feel like it’s my turn to give back.  I can remember all the parents who volunteered when I was a student (my parents were the chairs of the very first February Fantasy), and now I feel like it’s time for my generation to take up volunteering at school the way our parents did.  

What about being a volunteer with the Elms do you find satisfying:

I love seeing my children randomly throughout the school day and watching how they interact with their classmates. I’ve also found volunteering to be a great way to get to know other parents and the

Volunteer Spotlight

faculty and staff.  Additionally, I’ve liked volunteering in the Spirit Shop because it’s fun to watch the high school girls and see that nothing has changed in 20 years!

What do you do when you are not a volunteer with the Elms:

I have three young children that keep me busy! When I have free time (ha!), I enjoy playing tennis, skiing, playing golf, traveling, politics and current events, and reading.  

What would you tell someone who is thinking about volunteering with the Elms:

I would say that you are only going to get out of a school what you put into it.  It’s not enough to just write the tuition check - you have to be involved.  Your involvement not only helps the school meet its operating needs, but it also allows your child to see that her school is important to you; and, I’ve been amazed at the way my daughters beam when they see that I am volunteering at school.  Additionally, I think when you volunteer you have a better pulse on what’s going on at school as you get to know the teachers, students, and staff better.  Further, I think people should know that there is a job to fit everyone’s schedule; if you are working full-time and are unavailable during the day, there are plenty of jobs that can be done while sitting at your kitchen table at night.

The Elms Welcomes two students from Rwanda, AfricaAfter one year of preparation, the Elms welcomes Hyacinthe Mutuyubutatu and Jeanne D’Arc Irizera from Rwanda, Africa. Thanks to the generous and compassionate hearts of Mary Lynn and Michael Silvestro who are fostering the girls, Hyacinthe and Jeanne D’Arc were able to start this school year as Elms girls. This opportunity was possible through The Orphan’s Prayer, a non-profit with a mission to supply humanitarian aid to orphanages. Hyacinthe and Jeanne D’Arc are adjusting to their schedule of classes and are working hard to improve their English with the help of tutors. Jeanne D’Arc assists our Physical Education teacher, Mrs. Giel, with elementary students two days a week. We are happy to have the girls in our school community.

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School News

Flowers of LeadershipIn honor of Susan Flowers’ dedication to Our Lady of the Elms and her tenure as the Board of Trustees Chairperson, the Flowers of Leadership was conceived by Lisa Massello, Carli Kistler-Miller ’87 and Marie Reichart ‘99. The stems of the black-eyed Susans have phrases from the school’s new mission statement: listen openly, evaluate wisely, speak bravely, lead justly, serve compassionately. The “garden” was designed and painted by Allison Smith ’10 across from the High School Leadership Nook.

Elms students are winners in Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness announced its winners for its annual poster competition. Our Lady of the Elms students, Alexis Armstrong and Isabella Troutman both received awards for designing informative posters on severe weather safety and preparedness.

Alexis Armstrong was selected as the 4th grade State winner for the Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest.  Her poster was titled “Tornado Season Be Prepared.” Alexis received a $50 savings bonds, plaque, personal-sized rain gauge, smoke detector and letter of congratulations from Governor Kasich.

Isabella Troutman was a regional winner for the 5th grade with her poster “Severe Weather Awareness.” Isabella received a certificate from the National Weather Service and sling backpack full of prizes.

Sr. Augustine Alumna AwardPhyllis Hilkert, ‘71, P’00, P’02

Dominican Sisters of Peace Friend of the Elms AwardThe Friends of the Elms

Our Lady of the Elms Legacy AwardSteve Hopp, P’04, P’02

Sr. Elizabeth Ann Schaefer, O.P. Women’s Leadership AwardSally Riede, P’73, P’76, P’77

Catherine of Siena AwardSusan Flowers, P’04

Distinguished Alumna AwardLois Brock ‘33

Special RecognitionMadeleine BreenKleski Family/Katherine’s Collection

Gathering of Thanks/ Awards of Distinction 2011The Our Lady of the Elms School and the Dominican Sisters of Peace honored the following individuals and groups with Awards of Distinction at Gathering of Thanks on June 17, 2011

A framed photo of Cynthia Wayne Knight ‘56 with her two dogs, Beatrice and Bernadette hangs in the high school Cynthia Wayne Knight Commons as a tribute to her generosity to her alma mater.

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School News

Judi Buzzi Receives Outstanding Catholic Educator AwardThe Notre Dame Club of Akron selected Judi Buzzi of Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School as the 2011 Outstanding Akron Catholic Elementary Educator. This award is given to an Akron Catholic elementary teacher who distinguishes him or herself in educating students. Judi was selected for this award for her outstanding classroom teaching, sharing her expertise with colleagues, and for her service to the school and the field of education. This award allows Ms. Buzzi to attend the Excellence in Teaching Conference at the University of Notre Dame in October. Our Lady of the Elms announces AP

ScholarsOur Lady of the Elms High School is pleased to announce those students that have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college level Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

AP Scholar recognition is given to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Earning this recognition are seniors Catherine Culp and Alicia DuBois, and 2011 graduates Carly Pouttu, Simone Satow, and Katherine Schaeffer.

AP Scholar with Honor recognition is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. This recognition is given to 2011 graduate Rachael Whitehouse.

AP Scholar with Distinction recognition is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Earning this recognition are 2011 graduates Kripa Balaram, Kathleen Brennan, Mary Cherveny, Elizabeth Klinger, Rachael Kosco, Sophia Paul, Victoria Sampsel and Margaret Waickman.

In addition, 93% of Elms students who took 2011 AP Exams earned a score of 3 or higher. The percentage for all students in Ohio was 66% and globally 60%. Elms students took AP exams in Calculus, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, U.S. History, European History, U.S. Government, Comparative Government and Politics, French Language, and World History.

Become a part of the Elms Family Album!If you are part of the Elms family, we want your picture! If you attended the Elms for any part of your education – Preschool through High School – we would love to have a picture of you with your family, on the job, with a beloved pet, etc. If you are/were on the Elms faculty or staff, served on the Board, volunteered, or donated, then you are a part of our Elms family too! We will print the pictures and hang them in the schools. Please email image to cmiller@theelms.org with the names of the people in the image and the relationship to the Elms (alumnae with class year, non-alumna with year(s) attended, former teacher, donor, friend, etc).Julie Forgach (left) and Daniela Archer (right) proudly wear their napkins

that “Sister” gave them for modesty during Late Nite Catechism.

Late Nite CatechismRULES1) Don’t be late.2) Don’t chew gum.3) Don’t wear revealing clothing.4) Answer questions in complete sentences starting with “Sister.”

We learned these rules rather quickly at the fun and hilarious one-woman show that encouraged audience participation.

Not Catholic? Not a problem. Everyone was able to find humor in the show. In fact, some of the best moments occurred when non-Catholics were discovered in the audience - like Lukas the Lutheran boy.

Of course, some of the rules above were broken and members of the “class” got a lot of attention from “Sister!”• Two young ladies who wore a low-cut blouse were given

tissues to cover the exposed areas and told “Honey, even Mary Magdalene wouldn’t have chosen to wear that outfit!” And the boys were told to “look at the flag.”

• A cute couple who sat too close together was told to “Leave room for the Holy Spirit!”

• Another young lady, who was chewing gum during the performance, had to put the gum on her nose for the remainder of the “class”.

This show was a blast! Audience participation and the actress known only as “Sister” made the show a unique experience. Be sure to catch “Sister” again in Christmas Catechism coming to the Elms on Nov 20, 2011 at 2pm. For tickets, please go to www.TheElms.org

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Athletics

High School Spring Wrap UpBy Kim Murray

Each of us looks for various signs that tell us spring has finally arrived. These might include the sweet sound of birds chirping overhead; new blossoms making their entrance on the tree branches; flowers sprouting up through the ground; or the fresh smell of spring in the air.

Springtime for our athletes includes the anticipation of stepping out onto the ball field for the first time in a new season; the smell of leather from your softball mitt after putting it on for a catch; the crack of the bat; the sound of the starting pistol; the exchange of the baton or the stretch across the finish line at the end of a race.

However, for the spring athletes of 2011, the season will be remembered as one of the wettest spring on record. March and April arrived with an explosion of moisture and rain so intense, it seemed each day a new record was broken. The challenge for our teams was immeasurable; cold, rainy and even snowy weather for days and days. Yes, for the larger part of Northeast Ohio it was a disappointing spring to say the least. But even nature’s challenge, however, could not overshadow the loyalty and dedication that our spring athletes came to embrace. Each and every day they re-grouped and re-committed themselves to stay focused on a season still full of possibilities.

SOFTBALL

The 2011 Panther Softball team led by coaches Frank Voss, Kenn Parbel and Helen Bulford ’09 was made up of the following young athletes: seniors Ashley Harbaugh and Brittney Tyrpak; juniors Amy Cullen, Kaitlin Morse and Lauren Schaeffer; sophomores Gina Rich, Taylor Schmidt, Emily Scupholm, Sue Tran, Rachel Tustin, Alli Zmuda; and freshmen Natalie Anderson and Lexi Collins. The Panthers finished the season with a record of 6 – 11 and the following athletes were recognized with post-season honors:

1st Team Northeast Ohio – Kaitlin Morse ‘122nd Team Northeast Ohio – Ashley Harbaugh ‘11

Honorable Mention Northeast Ohio – Taylor Schmidt ‘13

TRACK and FIELD

The Panther Track team competed through the inclement weather no matter what the challenge. Led by Coach Jeff Incorvia, the 2011 track team included the following student athletes: seniors Mollie McCarthy, Katrina Muller, Carly Pouttu, Rachael Whitehouse; juniors Claire Cawley, Daria Chalupa, Catherine Culp, Jessica Frew, Lauren Goetz, Keila Hamed-Ramos, Hannah Matasich, Amanda Merryweather, Dominique Rocco; and sophomores Chloe Hillard, Alix King and Victoria Luckenbaugh.

Some highlights worth noting from the season include: record-breaking events for Jessica Frew ‘12 and Daria Chalupa ‘12. A new school record in the 100 meter dash was awarded to Jessica Frew with a time of 12.69 seconds during the Springfield / Ellet Tri-Meet this season, breaking the previous time of 12.7 seconds set in 1993. And, in the shot put, Daria Chalupa recorded a measurement of 31’3” in a meet that included Canton Central Catholic and St. Vincent-St. Mary.

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CYO Grades 5/6 Volleyball

CYO Spring 2011Grades 3/4 Volleyball TeamHead Coach Bernice RoelenAssistant coach Aubree Nicholas ‘12Players: Alexis Armstrong, Lauren Falter, Rhylie Gorsline, Olivia Kovitch, Audrey Kunce, Esha Parekh, Brenna Prem, Martina Roelen, Emma Smith, Serina Spoerndle, Megha Vemparala, Hannah VerSluys

Grades 5/6 Volleyball TeamThis team won the CYO Bronze Tournament in May 2011!Coach Wendy Kuzmishin ‘12Players: Allison Curry, Maria Dhinojwala, Sophia Lababidi, Grace Prem, Franny Murray, Isabella Petracca, Christine Schoenbaechler, Serena Silvestro, Audrey Smith, Serina Vemparala, Sophie Vincenti

CYO Track TeamHead Coach Michele MuzillaAssistant Coach Kate Bilinski Runners: Jillian Anderson, Anne Bailey, Mica Brooks, Morgan Ciccotelli, Gabbie Klejka, Olivia Kovitch, Taya Lee, Lizzie Muzilla, Sonali Parmar, Alexa Ray, Josie Rozner, Tori Shulan, Lorelei Wychanko, Zoe Zelch

CYO Grades 3/4 Volleyball

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Our Lady of the Elms

Jeanine Adnan Ali

Bridget Therese Allen

Kripa Balaram

America Elizabeth Bohley

Kathleen Anne Brennan

Meghan Elizabeth Caprez

Mary Alexis Cherveny

Taylor Kelly Condon

Travis Christine Cruse

Emily Ann Fiegelist

Joyce Marie Good

Julieanne Eva Kumin-Hachmann

Ashley Michelle Harbaugh

Elizabeth Anna Klinger

Rachael Anne Kosco

Katya Alexis Lambo

Mollie Elizabeth McCarthy

Lena Mae McCoy

Emily Elizabeth McInturff

Katrina Anne Muller

Leah Jean Oldfield

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Class of 2011

Sophia Kathryn Paul

Carly Lynn Pouttu

Melissa Lachner Pruitt

Elizabeth Marie Sain

Victoria Lynn Sampsel

Simone Elyse Satow

Katherine Renee Schaeffer

Elizabeth Ann Scroggins

Carrie Catherine Slivka

Amy Marie Stewart

Carli Alexa Stump

Elizabeth Renee Thomas

Ellen Day Turk

Brittany Ann Tyrpak

Margaret Marie Waickman

Kelsey Corinne Wallace

Marissa Nicole Ward

Kathryn Lee White

Rachael Catherine Whitehouse

Abigail Marie Wilson

Haeji Yoon

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Jeanine Adnan Ali

Bridget Therese Allen

Kripa Balaram

America Elizabeth Bohley

Kathleen Anne Brennan

Meghan Elizabeth Caprez

Mary Alexis Cherveny

Taylor Kelly Condon

Travis Christine Cruse

Albion College*Allegheny College

American University*Ashland University

*Baldwin-Wallace CollegeBarry University

Bates CollegeBoston University

Bowling Green State UniversityBryn Mawr CollegeCapitol University

*Case Western Reserve UniversityCatholic University of America

Clarion UniversityColgate University

*College of CharlestonCollege of WoosterColumbia College

*Cornell UniversityDenison University

Duquesne UniversityEastern Michigan University

Franciscan University*Gannon University

Georgia Institute of TechnologyHigh Point University

Hiram CollegeHollins University

Illinois Wesleyan University*Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Class of 2011Colleges and Universities that Welcomed

Our Lady of the Elms Class of 2011*Colleges and Universities Elms students are attending.

John Carroll University*Kent State University

Le Moyne College*Lipscomb University

*Louisiana State UniversityLoyola University-Chicago

Loyola University-MarylandMalone UniversityMarietta College

*Marquette UniversityMarymount UniversityMercyhurst University

Miami University*Muskingum University

NEOUCOMNotre Dame College

*Oberlin CollegeOhio Dominican UniversityOhio Northern University

Ohio State UniversityOhio University

Ohio Wesleyan UniversityOlivet Nazarene University

Otterbein UniversityPennsylvania State University

Purdue UniversityRobert Morris University

Saint Louis University*Saint Vincent College

*Saint Xavier UniversityShawnee State University

Smith CollegeTransylvania University

Trevecca Nazarene University*University of Akron

University of California-RiversideUniversity of California-Santa Barbara

*University of CincinnatiUniversity of Connecticut

*University of DaytonUniversity of Findlay

University of KentuckyUniversity of Louisville

University of North Carolina-Greensboro

*University of North Carolina-Wilmington

*University of Notre DameUniversity of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford*University of Rochester

University of South CarolinaUniversity of Toledo

*University of Vermont*Wake Forest University

Walsh UniversityWashington and Jefferson University

Wellesley CollegeWittenberg University

*Xavier University*Youngstown State University

ValedictorianMargaret Waickman

SalutatorianElizabeth Klinger

Dominican ScholarVictoria Sampsel

Principal’s Award for Academic ExcellenceKripa Balaram, Kathleen Brennan, Mary Cherveny, Sophia Paul, Carly Pouttu and

Rachael Whitehouse

Knights of Columbus Womanhood Award

Rachael Kosco

Awards & Honors National Merit Commended ScholarsRachael Kosco, Katrina Muller, Sophia Paul, Victoria Sampsel, Carrie Slivka, Ellen Turk,

Margaret Waickman and Rachael Whitehouse

Akron Beacon Journal Star StudentsMargaret Waickman, Kathleen Brennan

and Carly Poutuu

OHSAA Scholar Athlete AwardVictoria Sampsel and Margaret Waickman

Athlete of the YearLeah Oldfield

Archie Griffin Sportsmanship AwardElizabeth Thomas

Akron Beacon Scholar Athlete AwardElizabeth Sain

“Lifers”Joyce Good, Katya Lambo,

Sophia Paul, Victoria Sampsel, Simone Satow and Brittany Tyrpak.

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Class of 2011This year’s graduating class had the following as their Mission

Statement: “The Class of 2011 displays intelligence, creativity,

and originality in all that we do. We strive to be ambitious

and diplomatic in our everyday lives.” The Class of 2011

will be remembered as individuals and collectively for their

unique contributions to the Elms. These 42 young women

garnered more than $6.7 million in scholarships and were

accepted to over 190 colleges and universities. College

acceptances included Cornell, University of Notre Dame,

University of Rochester, Marquette, Wake Forest, The Ohio

State University, and Case Western Reserve University. Graduation

was a tremendous celebration. Valedictorian Margaret Waickman

and Salutatorian Elizabeth Klinger gave speeches that inspired

their classmates and made them laugh. The love and respect the

Class of 2011 had for their commencement speaker, Mary Lou Beers, who served as their retreat director during their junior year,

was palpable. Mrs. Beers touched her audience with warmth,

sincerity, faith, and humor. The class also honored Kripa Balaram

with the Service Award and Rachael Kosco with the Knights of

Columbus Womanhood Award.

The Class of 2011 showed depth and breadth of talent in all the

academic disciplines, the fine and performing arts, athletics,

leadership, and service. They left us with wonderful skits to the

best prank (in the truest sense of the word) in at least a decade.

With a tornado warning and subsequent “Take Shelter” exercise

during their Awards Night, the Class of 2011 has memories and

tall tales to tell for many years to come.

Beyond tangible accomplishments, we honor our most recent

graduates for who they have become as young women. The

class of 2011 excelled in the Dominican tradition and we are proud

of them. We wish them the very best personally and professionally!

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School News

Elms Sophomore Attends World Leadership CongressBy Torie Luckenbaugh ‘13

This past spring I attended the local Ohio North HOBY seminar at the University of Mount Union. “HOBY” stands for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership. I was one of four Elms sophomores to attend HOBY this past spring. The others include Noelle Colant, Lauren Guido, and Alix King. There were over 150 ambassadors, all sophomores, from local high schools. The Ohio North seminar is one of four HOBY seminars in Ohio and one of multitudes of HOBY seminars across the country and the world. Every summer there is an International HOBY called WLC, or World Leadership Congress. It is a requirement for an ambassador to attend his or her local seminar in order to attend WLC. After attending the local seminar, an ambassador can apply to attend WLC at the end of July. I was fortunate enough to be one of the six ambassadors from the Ohio North seminar to attend WLC, this past summer. Although others from the seminar attended, I was the only student from the Akron area.

WLC took place July 23rd – July 30th in Chicago at Loyola University which was attended by over 400 high school students representing almost all 50 states and 10 countries. Upon arriving at the Congress, students were broken into groups of 11 or 12. In my group, nine states were represented as well as South Korea, Canada, and China. During the eight days at WLC, we discussed topics ranging from international economic conditions and poverty, to leadership through volunteering and leading ethnically and religiously diverse teams.

An important part of the HOBY experience is giving back to your community. We spent a day in Chicago participating in hands-on community service projects. My group visited a local service organization called “Working Bikes.” This organization takes in bikes that are abandoned or donated around the Chicago area. The bikes are then disassembled and sent to parts of Africa where bicycles are the crucial form of transportation.

Both the local seminars and the world HOBY have historically strong speaker programs, this year at WLC was no different. The speakers at WLC this year included Matthew Booth, Steven Harville and, my personal favorites, Reverend Jesse Jackson and Dr. Tererai Trent, one of Oprah’s all-time favorite guests. Since the conference, I have remained in contact with both Reverend Jesse Jackson and Dr. Tererai Trent. They have proven to be valuable resources for any and all questions I have asked them. HOBY goes beyond a traditional leadership seminar in that it is not simply just about leadership. HOBY is about building relationships with fellow peers from around the world, having intellectual discussion with those students who both agree and disagree with you, and building on your personal leadership to empower and lead those around you.

l to r: Margaret Lyons (Secretary of Education/Superintendent, Office of Catholic Education, Diocese of Cleveland), Aubrey Kozer, Bishop Richard Lennon

On July 29, 2011, Aubrey Kozer received the Bishop’s Scholarship for Excellence

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Second Congregational AssemblyThe Dominican Sisters of Peace celebrated their Second Congregational Assembly in Columbus, July 14 - 17. They explored their emerging identity as Dominican Sisters of Peace and discussed ways to further their mission as articulated in their Chapter Commitments.

Sr. Mary Elizabeth Noel, O.P. Celebrates 102nd Birthday!Sr. Mary Elizabeth Noel, formerly Sr. Aloysius celebrated her 102nd Birthday with a festive party at Regina Health Care Center in Richfield, OH. Many people attended the event, which included entertainment and even a proclamation from the mayor of Richfield!

Welcome to Beata Tiboldi

Beata (Bea) Tiboldi is the first new member to choose candidacy into the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Her welcome into the Candidacy was a wonderful event and truly a blessed moment in the Congregation’s history. Joining the celebration was Bea’s brother and friend from Hungary, as well as her “American family” and friends. Bea has accepted a job as a kindergarten teacher at All Saints Academy (formerly Christ the King School) in Columbus, OH.

Save the Dates

The schedule for Taize on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Chapel: November 10, December 8, January 12, February 9 , March 8, April 12, May 10. The upcoming talks from Hear & Proclaim:Sister Diana Culbertson: Fall Education Series - The Church: What Did Jesus Start?October 19, 26 and November 1, 2011

Sister Jan Schlichting - Advent Presentation - ‘Education of Desire’December 13, 2011 The Memorial Liturgy (for relatives who have died since November 2010). Takes place in the Our Lady of the Elms Convent Chapel on November 12 at 4:00 PM with reception following.

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Alumnae

Alumnae AssociationThe Our Lady of the Elms Alumnae Association Board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the High School. These meetings are open to all alumnae. Thank you to our officers, Alicia Bujak Thomas ’81, Gretchen Moore ’93, Ann Moss Manby ’98 and Joe Gardner ’86 for their time and dedication. The alumnae board is in need of committee chairs for various events, please contact Wendy Kline Specker ‘87 at 330.867.9974 or wspecker@theelms.org if interested.

Class ReunionsThe class of 1990 celebrated their 20th year high school reunion in 2010. Jamie Singer writes “ We are still accepting donations in memory of Lissa Seigfried.  A purchase, yet to be determined, but tentatively for the new Ann Amer Brennan Theater, will be made with the money.  There is an Elms account that has $550 currently in it.”

 

Class of 1961

Class of 1990

Class of 1986

The class of 1961 had their reunion the weekend of July 29th, 2011. The weekend began with a patio

party at the home of Joanne Gradisar Hoffmann. Saturday offered a tour of the High School, mass at the Convent Chapel and then off to dinner at

Vaccaro’s Trattoria. The weekend was wrapped up with a brunch at the Akron Hilton Hotel.  

The class of 1986 celebrated their 25th reunion with a dinner at the “Tavern of Richfield.”  Sandy Flack Montgomery writes “OLE 25th Reunion was a wonderful night of friendship and fun. Thank you to all who came and for all those who were unable to attend, we missed you!!! We will be sending out CD’s and update info to all if we have your address. Please be sure to send your update info to Sandy so you can be included too!!”

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Alumnae

Mystery Photo Answers... Answer given by Jenny Cook ‘87The mystery students in the last issue of the Elms Magazine on pg 38 are  Rt:  the class of 1987 front row Caroline Kilcoyne Gronowski, Becky Zimmer, Nicole Anderson, Julie Maddocks Roden.  back row  Lisa Kamenar Venafro, Missy Cicirello, Mia Collins Wondra, Kim Faur Saffle, and Heather McNeely. 

1Answer given by Anna Gerber Hall ‘77picture on the Left:  Class of 1977 senior Economics class  l to r:  Mary Molitors Watson, Carolyn Breiding Hall, Elaine Edminister Fiocca, Sr. Joseph , Donna Maier, Chris Beringer, and Kay Cook. 

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Mary Gillen Keller ‘561938- 2011 by Edna Dierker

On July 26th, Our Lady of the Elms High School lost one of its most cherished and most ardent supporters. Mary Keller’s lengthy battle with primary progressive aphasia, a debilitating

neurological condition, mercifully ended and she is at peace.Mary’s long love affair with the Elms High School began when, as a student, she enthusiastically embraced her studies, enjoyed student life, and developed a deep, thoughtful love of God. Thus began her life-long quest to honor God with her life. Following graduation, she went on to Ursuline College, graduating with a degree in Education. In the mid-80’s, Mary returned to the Elms. Early on she taught several different religion classes, a speech

class, and a newly-created Leadership Workshop. She also made time to chair a highly successful February Fantasy. Her greatest contributions to the Elms family were yet to come. When it became evident that the school needed to increase recruiting efforts in order to remain viable, she became the school’s first full-time Director of Admissions. This job change meant that she worked in the office during regular hours, but then spent countless additional evenings taking calls from interested parents, answering questions and scheduling classroom visits for prospective students. As one of the school’s major recruiters, she spent additional evenings in the homes of current parents and alumnae, making presentations to small groups of interested parents and their daughters. Mary was the Elms’ perfect spokeswoman – as a graduate and long-time supporter, she exuded love for her alma mater; she was grace-filled, intelligent, articulate, independent, confident, and always gracious. Who she was as a person gave testimony to the values of single-gender education. Our students, teachers, staff, parents, and the Sisters respected and loved her. We saw her as an incomparable role model. Dear Mary, you touched us all with your loving spirit.  You gave us the benefits of your many talents.  For these gifts we thank you and pay you a well-deserved tribute. “May He raise you up on eagle’s wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand.” –From On Eagle’s Wings, one of Mary’s favorite hymns

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Mrs. Kermizis Throws the First PitchOn July 30th one of the Elms favorite alums and teacher, Martha Ganyard Kermizis ‘55 threw out the first pitch at the Akron Aeros baseball game with her husband Michael, daughter Lisa Kermizis Abraham ‘83, and many other friends, former student and the Aeros fans to cheer her on!  Lisa helped mom out with a pitching lesson from her friend, former Cleveland Indian Ty Kovach.  (And, of course, she made it over the plate!) 

Mystery PhotoDo you know anyone in these photos or what they were doing? Please contact Wendy Kline Specker ‘87 Director of Alumnae Relations, at WSpecker@TheElms.org or 330.867.9974 with any information and we’ll publish what we have in the next Elms Magazine.

Send us your contact info for a chance to win…

If you attended the Elms for any or all of your education from Preschool through High School, please enter our contest!

- 2 tickets to the Elms Gala (formerly known as February Fantasy)- Elms Spirit Basket filled with sweatshirts, t-shirts, blankets, coffee mug, travel

mug and more!- $100 Gift Certificate to the Spirit ShopContest ends 12/1/2011

It’s easy! Here’s how to send us your information:Android

- Open your contact list and find your own entry.- Open it, then press the menu button and select “Share”- Select your email program from the list- Type alum@theelms.org in the “To” field and “Contact info for [your name]” in

the subject field- Hit “send”

Blackberry- Go to “Address Book”- Find your name & contact information- Hit the Menu key- Select “Send as Attachment”- Type alum@theelms.org in the “To” section.- Hit “send”

iPhone- Go to “Contacts”.- Find your name & contact information.- Choose “Share Contact”- Choose “Email”- Type alum@theelms.org in the “To” section- Hit “Send”

Don’t use any of the above? Just email your info for your chance to win! alum@theelms.org

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Alumnae

UpdatesJudith Steel Warner ’60 writes “Following graduation from Marygrove College, Detroit, I taught Senior English at Copley High. Marriage & three children, found us in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lakewood, Ohio. After eight years, I returned to the work force, spending 28 years with Union Carbide/Praxair training.   Logistics. Retirement afforded me the option to move once again to Ohio. This time I chose Columbus, where our 3 children reside and who share with me my wonderful grandchildren - all seven. I have returned to work as an office manager - just to keep me out of trouble. Love it.”  Peggy Schobert ‘71 writes, “An awesome 40th reunion for O.L.E. Class of 1971 was held in July, and enjoyed by all! The invitation asked everyone to leave their baggage at the door. We didn’t care if you were fat or thin, had money or not, were successful or not, just come and reconnect. And reconnect we did!! Approximately 38 women enjoyed a two-day heartwarming event at the Akron-Fairlawn Hilton. Alums met Friday night for a casual gathering featuring heavy appetizers and an open bar while Saturday evening was a more formal event with a delicious dinner catered by the impeccable staff of the Hilton. All in all, it was a fun-filled reunion full of warmth and

friendship. A souvenir mug presented on Saturday night coined it all “O.L.E. Class of 1971 ~  40 Years ~ And the Best is Yet To Come! Nancy Brennan ’80 has been a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Akron. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree, she joined The Brenlin Group as Human Resources Coordinator.  In 1990, Ms. Brennan founded Brennan Learning Services, an educational services and management company specializing in leasing, installing, and managing computer-based education and training centers. In 1996, Ms. Brennan also became involved with the Brennan Industrial Group serving as Vice President.  Finally, in 1998, Ms. Brennan merged Brennan Learning Services with White Hat Management, a professional education management company.  She is currently Vice-President of White Hat Management.

Brennan’s past community involvement includes being past Co-Chair of the Akron Civic Theater Capital campaign from 2001 to 2003.  Ms. Brennan’s current community involvement is as an Advisory Board member for 91.3 the Summit public radio station in addition to serving on the Board at Community AIDS Network where she is Co-Chair of the Drag Bingo Committee. She is also active in the Our Lady of the Elms Parent Teacher Organization and is a 1994 graduate of the Leadership Akron Community Awareness and Leadership Development Program sponsored by the Greater Akron Chamber.  Ms. Brennan is a 2004 recipient of the Harold K. Stubbs Humanitarian Award for Education. Nancy was recently appointed (volunteered!) to be the moderator for

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the Elm Leaf. Her two daughters, Ann ‘12 and Margaret ’14 (Maggie) are lifers at the Elms just like their mother, Aunts, and Grandmother were.

In addition, to her two daughters, Nancy has three dogs. Simba the Wonder Dawg, Casper the Friendly Dawg, and Wrigley the Mutt Dawg!

Joseph Gardner ’86 is a member of the Histology Society of Ohio.  He recently won a contest sponsored by the National Histology Society to design this year’s t-shirts that will be featured at their National Convention that is being held in Cincinnati, Ohio this September.  Joe’s winning design features a microtome and ribbon with the State of Ohio.  His prize package also includes a one year membership in the National Histology Society, tickets to the National Convention and his choice of workshops.  Congratulations on your winning design.  Wendy Drowns Miskowich ’87 has worked for Hennessy Construction for the past 20 years as a project manager for commercial construction. She has one daughter - Justine - nine years old. Lisa Loeffler Maddux ’89 writes “I completed a sprint triathlon August 20th (swim a quarter-mile, bike 16 miles, run 5k) It is the third time I’ve done it, although I took the last two years off after having my second daughter in October 2009.  I’m not the fastest by any means, but it was my personal best and I managed to run the whole 5k instead of walking a lot like in previous years.  My eight-year old will take part in her fourth kids’ triathlon in September.”  Lisa and her husband, Jason, and daughters live in Portage, Wisconsin.   Erin McCluskey Oley ’94 received her B.A. in Anthropology/Pre-Medicine (University of Notre Dame), M.A. Exercise Physiology (The Ohio State University), M.S.N. Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (The Ohio State University),  and is working toward a DNP - Doctorate of Nursing Practice (expected May 2012 - University of Colorado Denver). She writes  “I work as a nurse practitioner in Red Lodge, Montana and mom to three children - two boys and one girl.” Jodie Rufus Bilgere ’96 has been traveling with her husband, George and taking German lessons in Berlin this past summer.  While there she met up with Maegan Gorbett ‘96 and her husband whom she met while studying in Amsterdam.  They live in Berlin where her husband has started his own computer company.  Jodie and Meagan have spent many pleasant meals together in Berlin with another fellow classmate, Nnenna Ofobike, who is also in Berlin with her husband who is stationed there.  Jodie›s mom, OLE high school teacher Nancy Rufus writes “They have enjoyed the special camaraderie of having someone from back home, it has been a wonderful support system to them all.   As a parent ,I was especially glad to hear this, to know that there was someone close by for my daughter if she needed help.” Heather Lee Mize ’97 and her husband, Curtis, welcomed their first child William Curtis Mize on July 5, 2011.  They are living in Shaker Heights.

Christine O’Shaughnessy Madrigal ‘98 writes “On August 18, 2010 we welcomed our second son, Elijah Manuel Madrigal.  Our first son Zackariah Miguel who is three years old, is thrilled to be a big brother.  I currently work for the Akron Public Schools and just finished my Masters of Education degree in reading specialization from Kent State this past May.” 

Alumnae

Alison McIntyre ’00 who currently lives in Akron and is a residential real estate agent with Stouffer Realty in Fairlawn will be getting married September 30, 2011 to Chris Barenek. 

 Ariane (Petersen) May ‘01 married Joseph May on May 29, 2010 at Germantown Presbyterian Church in Germantown, TN.  Alexa (Petersen) Warndorf ‘98 served as her matron of honor.  Ariane is a registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee and Mississippi.  She is employed as a Traffic Engineer with a consulting engineering firm in Hernando, MS.  The couple resides in Germantown, TN. 

Lindsay Britts ’04 writes, “I graduated in December from Vancouver Film School with a diploma in Writing for Film and TV.  I hope to be in LA in the near future to find work as a television writer.”

Meghan Gillette Siefer ’04 was married to John Siefer on June 10th, 201.1 They are currently living in Kent.  Meghan is the dance teacher at the Elms. Anne Dye Zakrajsek ’06 writes “I graduated from Purdue University in May 2010 with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. I was a Member of Senior Design Team which won the 1st place Malott Innovation Award for designing a material that inexpensively promotes bone growth and prevents bed sores.  In July 2010, I married my best friend(!) Andrew Zakrajsek, whom I met sophomore year in engineering classes at Purdue. My maids of honor were Nina DeSantis (‘06) and Lauren Jones (‘06).  In August 2011, I graduated from Purdue University with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering focusing in biomechanics. My Master’s Degree was funded by the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering at Purdue. As a research assistant, I worked on the development of a novel padding material for football helmets. My thesis was titled: “Design of Micro- and Macro-Scale Impact Mitigating Material Toward the Development of Helmet Padding Design Criteria.  In August 2011, I won the Bilsland Strategic Initiative Fellowship for a proposal to implement a Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology program at Purdue and began pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.  Currently, my husband Andrew is working on his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in blast wave mitigation and will graduate in May 2012. I am continuing coursework and research towards my PhD.” Natalie Bodnar ‘06 graduated from John Carroll University in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.  She is currently a second year medical student at Lake Erie College of

Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. Annamaria Easley ‘07 graduated in May from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.  She will be returning to school this fall to become a certified midwife.  

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In MemoriamAnna Bender Bostickmother-in-law of Randi Bostick (former Business Manager)

Ruth M. Bradymother of Gail Brady Howard ‘65

Alice Buchananmother of Elizabeth Arnold (Housekeeper), aunt of Patricia Mitchell (Housekeeper)

Theodis Buchananfather of Elizabeth Arnold (Housekeeper), uncle of Patricia Mitchell (Housekeeper)

Brenda Cawleymother of Kathleen Cawley ’10, Claire Cawley ’12 and Mary Cawley

Catherine Conwaymother of Daniel Conway (Board of Trustees Treasurer)

Esther Craciummother of Ruth Friedman (Board of Trustees member), grandmother of Alexandra Friedman ‘05

Patricia Galonmother of Molly Galon ‘01

Jane ComunaleGrandmother of Martha Meyo ’05, sister-in-law of Michele Comunale

Patricia Lynn DeSimio ‘73sister of Karen DeSimio ’65 and Sharen DeSimio ‘67

Sandra Hausfeld ‘65

Jerold Jostfather of Caryn Jost Kish ‘71

Mary Gillen Keller ‘56mother of Christine Keller ’86; Annabelle Lisic ‘60

Avril Bryan Mair Meloystep-grandmother of Kelly Meloy ‘94

Eugene Peddlefather of Terry Peddle Corcoran ’71

Evelyn Marie Reidymother of Mary Helen Reidy Gannon ‘65, Judith Reidy Barnes ‘71, grandmother of Lynn Gannon fallette ‘93

Mary Dettling Stakleff ‘68cousin of Mary Lou Conrad Swartz ‘59

James “T’Boy” Townsend, Sr.uncle of Barbara Roberts (former Housekeeper), uncle of Irene Roberts (Convent Staff)

Frank Vaccarofather of Mary Angela Vaccaro ’87, uncle of Joan Desimone Isabella ‘72

Anna Pearl Buchanan Williamsmother of Patricia Mitchell (Housekeeper), aunt of Elizabeth Arnold (Housekeeper)

Madelyn Wrightaunt of Sarah Stall ‘97

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If you are interested in connecting with Our Lady of the Elms and learning more about volunteer opportunities please take a moment to visit www.TheElms.org/volunteer or contact Matthew Powell, Volunteer Coordinator at mpowell@theelms.org.

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Dear Elms Community,

Our Lady of the Elms School has reaped the benefits of the generosity of our alumnae, families and friends through this year’s Elms Fund for Excellence. Thank you to those who have already sent in a donation or pledged to send one in shortly. If you have not yet made your donation to support Our Lady of the Elms School and the outstanding Dominican education our students continue to receive, there is always time to do so.

As member of the Elms community, you have probably seen the difference that an Elms education has made in your life or the lives of others. Contributing to Our Lady of the Elms School sends a powerful message that an all-girls Catholic education is important in today’s society. In the new school year, please consider the various ways you can support Our Lady of the Elms, including: If your class is celebrating its reunion, please consider making a contribution in honor of your reunion

year and help your class increase its participation level.

Double your impact by donating towards the Raise the Roof Campaign. Our Lady of the Elms is replacing the 50 year old High School roof and the Lehner Family Foundation has challenged the Elms Community. They will match your gift dollar for dollar up to $100,000! Our total goal is $420,000.

The Circle of Angels has been able to provide tuition assistance for nine students. Without the support of our Angels, these girls would have had to go to another school and would not have been able to receive the outstanding Dominican education they receive today.

Elms Fund for Excellence. Help raise unrestricted revenue for the Our Lady of the Elms general operating fund which is used to help provide tuition assistance scholarships, classroom supplies, teacher’s salaries, campus improvements and technology.

We need your support to continue to educate future women leaders. If each of our alumnae, parents and friends would make a gift of just $100, we could raise over $550,000 in support for the school. If you can do more, that would be an added blessing. Please make a special, tax-deductible gift to Our Lady of the Elms today. Your generosity, at any level, ensures our continuing progress now and for generations to come.

Please use the enclosed envelope to return your gift or visit www.TheElms.org and make your gift online.

With many thanks and prayers for our Elms family members,

Julie A. Forgach Director of Institutional Advancement

Report to Donors

Elms Donors Make a Difference

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St. Dominic Guild $10,000 + The Beck Family FoundationMichael BeckRalph L. & Florence A. Bernard FoundationRalph L. Bernard, IIAnn•&DavidBrennanBrennan Family FoundationNancyBrennan•KristinClark•Mrs. Anthony (Regina) DainFirstMerit Bank CorporationSteve* & Susan FlowersBuck & Paula Gearinger Steve & Meg HoppSuzanneAmesLandry•*The Lehner Family FoundationCatherineSzary•*John L. and Nellie A. Tormey Revocable Trust

St. Catherine of Siena Guild $5,000 - $9,999Akron Community FoundationTimothy & Michelle CherottiDominic & Wendy FigliolaThe Richard M. & Yvonne Hamlin FoundationMark & Elizabeth HamlinMichaelToth&LisaHolland-Toth•The Maynard Family FoundationPhilip MaynardThe Charles & Salome Reymann FoundationThe Sisler McFawn FoundationPhilip & Karla SmithKathleenTaylor•

The Heritage Club $2,500 - $4,999AAA Akron Automobile Club & Travel AgenciesAnonymous(1)•Dayspring FoundationKenneth & Patricia DorsettA Friend of the ElmsCarrieGless•James & Catherine HackneyDavid&PhyllisHilkert•Katherine & Wayne KleskiDavid & Nancy MurrayCynthia Marshall Petroff Ernie & Mary Kay PouttuCharles E. & Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial FoundationJeff & Debbie RoznerJohn & Stacy Shulan

Brian&AliciaThomas•Mark McCauley & Lesley Weigand-McCauley•Hugh&PhyllisWest•EbonyYeboah-Amankwah•

The Homecoming Club $1,000 - $2,499LisaKermizisAbraham•AkroSteamAnonymous(2)•AOH Foundation, Inc.AnnetteBader•William & Deborah BaumanGary & Shari BenzDr. & Mrs. Theodore J. Castele Michele ComunaleCrown Point Ecology CenterRobert & Laura CulpJohn & Brenda DelaneyDominican Sisters of PeaceLynnFalletta•Terrence & Mary Kay FinnJoseph & Bonnie ForgachThe Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationLynnGorman•AmyWeigandGriffin•Richard&YvonneHamlin•Elaine M. HarlinCarliKistlerMiller•&KevinMillerCynthiaKnight•Joseph & Teresa KoenigPaul & Patricia KovachickLee & Kristen LewisLisa MasselloSusanMasturzo•Jeff PremBernie & Rita RochfordIvan & Phyllis SantosoLaurie SimmsLloyd L. & Louise K. Smith Memorial FoundationClaude & Alison VincentiJeffrey & Ellen WardTheresa WegrynRaymond & Martha WernigThomas* & Stephanie Whims

The Loyalty Club $500 - $999 Anonymous (3)Kenneth & Susan AustinCostasKefalas&SarahBabai•Richard & Meg BenningerRoland & Sara BertoliniJohn & Dana BolognaRobert & Joanne Briggs

Thomas & Patricia BuschkoCaryn ChoromanskiPeter & Mary Ellen ChudykRobert CrombieAngelaDineen•Charles&SusanDix•Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul SainThomas & Julia EuclidePhillipSlaght&SarahFlannery•Julie A. ForgachLance & Shelley FrewKarl Reuther & Gayle GalanThomas & Reneé GoodKathleenGreulich•MelissaJohnson•Ron & Susan KirkseyKatherineKleski•Joseph & Teresa KoenigBarbaraCarrollLaRose•Ronald & Dolores LeeTroy & Joy LuckenbaughJoseph & Cheryl MurphyDavid & Michele MuzillaBruce & Kristen ParkerMichael & Julia PasternakAaron & Joanna PattersonThomas & Nancy PeltierRoger & Judith ReadDean & Patricia RichKaren RichterAnneRiede•Gary RyckmanDonald & Jacqueline SampselJohn SaracheneChristopher & Anita SearsMarianne SpirosClaraTaipale•Edward & Barbara TothDavid & Mary TschantzCharles WeigandMichael & Caroline WeigandPatrick WeyrickDonald & Vanessa WinterHans Dorfi & Maria Zanetta

The Panther Club $100 - $499 Marcia AdelmanAdler & ColvinShameem & Sameena AhmedAkrona GalleriesPhil & Denise AlbertinoAdnan & Hana AliWalter & Nancy AllenAl & Mary Ellen Amer Julius & Gaby AmourgisJohn & Anne Anderson

Annual Report

2010-2011 Elms Donors Make a DifferenceDonations recognized within this report were made between July 10, 2010 and June 30, 2011.

MargaretAnderson•Anonymous (4)SallyAntonucci•Daniela ArcherKrista AricoKathleenAshcroft•Sr. Janice Bachman, O.P.Mark & Stephanie BaileyGregory & Renee BarkerDorothy BartlettMichael & Julianne BedelJoel & Colleen BensonJoseph & Laura BertoliniEdward BestAndre’ L. & Teresa BlaylockHeidi BlinkaMichael & Kathleen BodnarWilliam & Kathy BohleyBradley & Laura BraunJames & Kristin BrennanEstherBrenneman•Kevin & Mandy BrooksMargaret BrooksSteven & Katie BrooksMaryBrosseau•Patricia BrubakerStanley & Phyllis BryantJanet BuckFrancesA.Buckley•Paul & Tonia BurfordRick & Christine BurkholderDonnaButwill•Judith BuzziPamela CadileBrian & Lisa CanterburyRaphael & Jane CaprezGail CarmonGeorge & Lynnette CarterDeniseCaruso•John & Dawn CavanaughPatrick CawleyAlan & Jacqueline CeepoAnthony Charley Mark & Margo ChervenyEmilio CheuyJonathan & Amy CiccotelliKestutis & Ingrid CivinskasAnneLynettClark•Joe & Dolly ClarkJames Clay & Susan Slusser-ClayAnnCleary•

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Anthony Coleman & Kay GreshamPaul & Sharon ConnorMaryAnnCook•Michael CorathersKerry CoughlinAnthony & Carole CouryThomas & Mary CrowleyKaren CullenJay & Christine CurryParisaDamavandi•Alysed’Amico•Harold & Buff DarkowLawrence & Eugenia DavisPaulaDavis•KathleenDebranski•Timothy & Linda DeFrangeLisaDenson•CeciliaDevlin•Thomas DillonEliseDolinar•Michael & Jennie DollardWilliam DotyConstance DubickDaniel & Beverly DubinDavid & Cathy DuBoisPatriciaDuncan•MargaretDunn•MichelleDunnaback•SueEddy•Toni EhrmanDonald & Mary EicherBruce & Christine EitmanHelenElefritz•Nivine Y El-RefaiEdward & Mary Jane EsberMarion EspositoMaura FallonJeffrey & Julie FalterJohn Farber & Margie AndersonDarahFarris•John & Lynne FaulstichMary FetchuRobert & Cynthia Fiegelist

James & Elaine FippinJessica FischerJames & Luisa FishburnLawrence Fisher & Nawzat Kakish-FisherJerry & Debbie FiumeBrian & Sheila FlanneryMargaretFletcher•SandraForbus•MaryFord•MarilynFoster•Margaret Duffy-FriedmanGene&RuthFriedman•Thomas & Rose FritschMeganFurman•AnneFurman•KatherineFurman•Larry & Mary Beth FurmanJoseph & Lauray GaetoTimothy Gallagher & Jill Machniak-GallagherJoanGattuso•Steve & Holly GoetzThomas Good & Renee’ GoodBrett & Jennifer GorslineIvan & Lynne GradisarJohn & Lynne GrazianoRobert GreathouseCourtneyGreek•ConstanceGriffin•AliceGrinnell•MaryGroff•CarolineGronowski•Anup & Anju GuptaGeraldineHadnot•AnnaHall•Gregory & Linda HalterScott & Maryrosa HamedChristopher & Kathleen HammVic & Pam HamorStaceyHanlon•Nancy HannonMike HardingLindaHart•ConstanceHartzfeld•LaurelHeld•MaryHennigan•TerryHenretty•Raymond & Anne HersheyCherylAnnHess•David&PhyllisHilkert•Mark & Cathy HilkertWilliam & Gloria HirschJohn & Judy HoffmannMargaretHoffner•John & Marcia HolcombCheryl HollisPaul & Jennifer Hummel

Jeff & Alice IncorviaJeanineJahant•LeslieJanikis•ErinJohnson•LisaJohnson•Jerome* & Ruth JostNancyJoyce•David JuchnikJohn & Jill JudgeKathleenJugenheimer•MauraJungjohann•Balaram Kaimal & Chithra PillaiElaineKaman•George & Vera KapRev. William KargKurt&LauraKaroff•MaureenKatanic•Nathan & Willa KeithDaniel Stratton & Patricia KelleyMichael&MarthaKermizis•Richard Kiko Mr & Mrs James J. KilcoyneMary Ann KingSr. Arleen Kisiel, O.P.Kelly KisnerRon & Peg KlamertRobert KlineTimothy & Brenda KlingerMaurus & Susan KoscoJames & Esther KovacikRobert & Kimberly KozerCarl & Patricia Krill Walid & Renee LababidiGregory & Cynthia LaFlameDonald & Andrea LamboJeanneJahantLaRose•Ha Le & Minh TranChris & Michelle LeasureDonnaLillo•Debera LorinczChristine LugoJoshua LukenbillMichael MageeDonnaMaier•AnnManby•William & Linda MattinglyChristineMayer•William & Lorraine McCueRev. John McDonoughDonald McFallDaniel McGeeChristopher & Clare McGowanVirginiaMcGuckin•Patrick & Andrea McKinneySusanMcKinney•Craig & Deborah Megyes

Ronald Meredith JudithMerle•Timothy & Denise MerryweatherMark & Kimberly MetzRichard Michelson & Pamela MichelsonFadi & Regina MilanJoseph Milicia & Joy KosiewiczDavid & Ann MillerKristaMiller•PatriciaMiller•HeatherMize•Jay & Lynda MooreSr.CharleneMoser,O.P.•PamelaMurino•Michael & Kimberly MurrayDennis MuzillaCuong Nguyen & Nicole DoanJohn & Suzanne NicholasChristopher & Kathleen NormanPatrick O’Flynn & Mary PadulaDeborahOrr•Rebecca OsborneJohn PadulaKosta & Sophia PapichTheresaParkinson•Rajinder & Deepti ParmarMark & Cynthia PaulGlenn & Mitzi PayneTaraPesta•Carol PeterJeannettePetite•Stephanie PetitCharlie & Jamie PierceCherylPinto•Tim Pittinger & Nicole MaronianChristine PivonkaJose & Gina PobleteDonald & Carol PoeMatthew & Paige PowellJane PremAlisonPrudoff•Nik & Vicki PrzybylskiJohn QuinnGary RadanofJillRadanof-Lauf•Alfred Rastetter Eric & Kelly RayJames & Patricia RectorMaryRector•James & Beverly ReedMelanie ReedPaula ReeseElaine Reichart

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MarieReichart•Michael & Tracy ReissDaniel & Nancy RiceDavid & Sally RiedeWilliam & Gina RoccoAnneRomano•Nancy Rosche’JanRossLeo•MaryRothermel•Michelle RotzinElizabeth RoweEdward & Iva RoznikNancy RufusJeannette RuggieroRaymond SainTerry SappenfieldMary Rita SchaferPeter Schimmoeller & Donna Urbank-SchimmoellerValerieSchlosser•Keith & Melissa SchoenbaechlerAnnSchoper•Jeanne SemiliaAnn ShaneElaineShannon-Smith•ElaineShean•LisaShoman•Walton & Patricia SilverMarySinger•Martha SlantaMichael & Colleen SmithDominic & Leslie SorboroMarilynSouthworth•WendySpecker•DaliaSpisak•Gerard & Eunice SteinGlen & Cathy StephensJeff Stevenson & Pam Hickson-StevensonJohn & Kathryn StonerDiannSveda•MaryAnneSvetlik•Milton SvetlikElizabethSwanson•Sylvia SwatrzfagerCarrie TangenbergThomas & Milistine TatumJames TavolarioLindaEvansThompson•Alice ToddDavid & Ann TowellKathrynTownsend•GenevieveTuchow•Robert & Loretta TurkMatthewAustin&RitaTustin•AnneVainer•Michael & Kelley Vazquez

Vinod Vemparala & Veena KhannaLaura VloskyJohn & Lisa WaldschmidtCraig & Jennifer WebbEric&LauranWeber•Dean & Ann WestmanRachel Whitehawk-DayThomas & Tammy WhitehouseJames & Linda WilkinsMaryWilliams•Michael Wilson & Patrick BravoTaraWinslow•Brian WolfJudith WoodwardQuin & Naomi WychankoSusanZachardy•George & Katherine Zubovic

Friendsup to $100.00 750 MLAnonymous (5)Elizabeth ArnoldAnna ArvayTimothy & Linda BeringerNancyDillonBeukenkamp•Marcie BircherGregory & Joanne BogusFrancisco & Rosemary BoskoKathy Brisley-SedonJenniferBronstrup•Mark & Leah BruscinoElizabethBugner•Theresa BullockDianneCapitena•R. P. CarmonHelen CarsonMary CarusoSr. Maria Ciriello, O.P.Cathy ClarkJanet ClaussPatriciaCleary•Jean ColleyMargaretContrera•TerryCorcoran•Lynda Corea

Drew & Jennifer CoufalJohn CreeTonja CruseChristineDallman•Julie DeaneMary DeistYvonne DellAnneDiMarco•Bonita DohnerConcettaDonatelli•Kathryn Dull-WattsMiaElfrink•JacquelineEnsley•Sr.M.LoyolaErnst,O.P.•AnneEsler•ChristineFaulstich•MaryFisher•Michelle FletterickMichael ForgachMichelePfrogner•Matthew FrockWenjuan FuJoe & Anna Mae FurgiueleRaymond GatesHeather GielMeghanGillette•AnnieGinty•MeghanGoetz•Michael GonringPriscillaGordon•Shirley GorslineMary Lou GriffinRosemarie GulloMarcy HanselSarahHilkert•DonnaHorton•DianeHovatter•Antoinette HoweJoanIsabella•Mary Ann JacksonWalter JacobyJohn JahantCristina JonesEdwin & Carol JonesElizabeth JonesCarolKane•Paula Kasapis

LillianKatz•Charles Kausch & Meredith GirardPatti KelleherPatriciaKempel•Johannes Kicken & Eileen Kicken DutneyErin KlausJames & Jody KlejkaTheodore KodishKatherineKoenig•William & Mrs Mary Ann KolosiKarenKrowne•Sarah LawtonSteven & Alexsandra LazaridesAmandaLehmann•Mary Kate LeipoldJillianLieser•Claudia LittleMarilyn LoefflerMary Kay LubyDoyle & Marian LuckenbaughMolly LuckenbillMargo LunsfordPatriciaMadigan•Christopher & Nola MarshallKimberlyMartinez•KristinMaxwell•ArianeMay•CatherineMcCauley•Samuel McCoy & Linda GauerLisaMcKenna•Jill McLaughlinFlorenceAnneMcLeod•Patrick & Vickie McMahonMichael & Stephanie McNallyElizabethMcVan•KathleenMessing•KarenMohrman•Greg&NatalieMontgomery•RobertMoore&FrancesGradisar-Moore•Rose MuckleroyRachelNaso•Richard&KimberlyOldfield•JillianOlsen•KathleenO’Neil•Loretta OstroskiEllen Otto

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Beth PapadelisMichael & Sherrie PetrochukJohn ReedRose Mary ReyesJanetReymann•Maureen ReymannClareRiley•LynnRiley•Barbara RobertsRobert & Jackie RothRebeccaRoyer•DeborahRoznik•Richard RugglesVictoriaSain•

Michael ScanlonVirginiaScanlon•Merry Anne ScheiblePatriciaScofield•DorothySebrey•Ann ShaneNadineShank•Duane & Joanne SmithEmilySmith•PeggySmith•Robert & Elizabeth SobieskiLuann SpaetheKarenStulck•MonicaSturm•

The high school roof at Our Lady of the Elms is over fifty years old and we need your help to Raise the Roof.

The Lehner Family Foundation made a very generous gift of $100,000 towards the Raise the Roof campaign. They have also posed a challenge to the Elms community. The Lehner Family Foundation will match any gift made to the Raise the Roof campaign - up to $100,000. This means that any gift you make will be doubled - matched dollar for dollar - up to $100,000.

Help us Grow!Make a Gift Today & Double Your Impact.

Neva TegtmeierRaymond & Marie Ann ThomasJuliana TurekSarah UrbanskyFrank & Jennifer VariKenneth & Gail VechikLinda VercuskiAlexiaVlosky•JulieVlosky•AlexaWarndorf•AnitaWatson•CherylWells•

PhyllisWerner-Fuehne•TaraWest•James WhiteRichard & Katherine WolfeMichael & Lisa YohnNicoleYohn•DianaYoung•Kandy ZartmanRuth ZinkRoger Zona

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February Fantasy Honor RollPlatinum Level $10,000The Lehner Family Foundation

Gold Level $5,000FirstMerit Bank Wealth Management

Silver Level $2,500AAA Akron Automobile Club & Travel AgenciesAnonymous•Brian&AliciaThomas•

Diamond Level $1,500A Friend of the ElmsAkroSteamMichael BeckKristenBeckClark•MichaelToth&LisaHolland-Toth•Steve & Meg HoppLee & Kristen LewisThe Beck Family Foundation

Emerald Level $500Richard & Meg BenningerSteve* & Susan FlowersBruce & Kristen ParkerMichael & Julia PasternakErnie & Mary Kay PouttuPhil & Karla SmithClaraE.Taipale•

Sapphire Level $350LisaKermizisAbraham•John & Anne AndersonCostasKefalas&SarahBabai•John & Dana BolognaThomas & Patricia BuschkoThomas & Mary CrowleyRobert & Laura CulpDavid & Cathy DuBoisJeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul SainTerrence & Mary Kay FinnGene & Ruth Friedman♦Larry & Mary Beth FurmanKarl Reuther & Gayle GalanThomas & Renee GoodDavid&PhyllisHilkert•Ronald & Peg KlamertJohn & Victoria KosloskyGregory & Cynthia LaFlameRonald & Dolores LeeJay & Linda MooreDavid & Nancy Murray

Dr. & Mrs. Jose Enrique PobleteJane PremDean & Patricia RichKaren RichterBernie & Rita RochfordDon & Jacki SampselChristopher & Anita SearsDavid & Mary TschantzJeffrey & Ellen WardMarkMcCauley&LesleyWeigand-McCauley•Hugh&PhyllisWest•Thomas* & Stephanie Whims

February Fantasy DonorsAAA Automobile Club & Travel AgenciesLisaKermizisAbraham•Shameem & Sameena AhmedAkron Aeros Akron Art MuseumAkron Children’s HospitalAkron Fossils & Science CenterAkron General Medical CenterAkron Symphony OrchestraAkron Tile & Fireplace Akrona GalleriesAkronsnightout.comAkrosteam Carpet CleaningPhil & Denise AlbertinoAdnan & Hana AliWalter & Nancy AllenAllenside Family PracticeJulius & Gaby AmourgisAproposKrista AricoAriel MassotherapyKenneth & Susan AustinCostasKefalas&SarahBabai•Back StageMark & Stephanie BaileyGregory & Renee BarkerMichael & Julianne BedelBelgrade GardensBella Dora ManagementRichard & Margaret BenningerJoel & Colleen BensonJoseph & Laura BertoliniAndre’ & Teresa BlaylockHeidi BlinkaWilliam & Kathy BohleyDana & John BolognaBoom dee ay ClayBoston Mills/Brandywine Ski ResortBradley & Laura BraunJames & Kristin BrennanRobert & Joanne BriggsKevin & Mandy BrooksSteven & Katie Brooks

Bruce Steven EntertainmentJanet BuckPaul & Tonia BurfordRick & Christine BurkholderThomas & Patricia BuschkoCamp ChristopherBrian & Lisa CanterburyRaphael & Jane CaprezGail CarmonGeorge & Lynnette CarterJohn & Dawn CavanaughPatrick CawleyAlan & Jacqueline CeepoAnthony Charley JrMark & Margo ChervenyCaryn ChoromanskiChun Ma Tae Kwon Do AcademyJonathan & Amy CiccotelliSr. Maria Ciriello, O.P.City of Akron Fitness CenterJoe & Dolly ClarkCleveland ViconColortone Staging and RentalsRobert CrombieCrown Point Ecology CenterJay & Christine CurryCynthia J. Marshall-Petroff, D.D.S.Dairy QueenParisaDamavandi•Dave Walter BMWDean R. Wagner Co., L.P.A.Dental Health ServicesMichael & Jennie DollardDominican Sisters of PeaceDream CleanersDonald & Mary EicherBruce & Christine EitmanNivine Y El-RefaiEzulwini Game LodgesFairlawn Family Chiropractic CenterMaura FallonJeffrey & Julie FalterBob & Cindy FiegelistDominic & Wendy FigliolaJames & Elaine FippinFirstMerit Bank, N.A.James & Luisa FishburnJerry & Debbie FiumeSusan Flowers

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Lance & Shelley FrewG & R LandscapingGates Landscape Co.Gerber Akron Beauty SchoolHolly & Steven GoetzThomas & Renee’ GoodBrett & Jennifer GorslineAnup & Anju GuptaJames & Catherine HackneyHahn Loeser & Parks, L.L.P.Christopher & Kathleen HammVic & Pam HamorMike HardingConnie HartzfeldHave Whisk Will TravelHeadwaves Hair DesignsRaymond & Anne HersheyHilton Akron/FairlawnMichaelToth&LisaHolland-Toth•Jennifer & Paul HummelImperial Luxury Home BuildersIncognito Portrait DesignJeff & Alice IncorviaIndian Summer Tan & RetreatJoanne H. Briggs, M.D., Inc.Jill & John JudgeBalaram Kaimal & Chithra PillaiLawrence Fisher & Nawzat Kakish-FisherKatherine’s CollectionKirbie’s Meats & CateringKlais & Company, Inc.Koly & Company, Inc.Robert & Kimberly KozerWalid & Renee LababidiLake Erie MonstersLake MetroparksDonald & Andrea LamboHa Le & Minh TranLead On Climbing, L.L.C.Lindsay Jean Marie AccessoriesM3 MassotherapyTimothy Gallagher & Jill Machniak-GallagherMagical Theatre CompanyDonnaMaier•Maple Valley CleanersMary Coyle’s Ice Cream ParlorMassage & Yoga Healing ArtsLisa MasselloMax & Erma’s - FairlawnMellion OrthodonticsMark & Kimberly MetzJoseph Milicia & Joy KosiewiczMiller’s Party Rental CenterMoe’s Restaurant & CateringMontrose LaserwashDennis MuzillaNautica QueenCuong Nguyen & Nicole Doan

Nicole Jeffrey’s Salon, Day & Medical SpaNivine Y. El-Refai, B.D.S., D.D.S., M.S.D., Inc.NOTOOB GYN Associates of Akron, Inc.Ohio’s Ultra 10 Minute LubeOne of a Kind by MJPOne of a Kind Pet RescueOral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implant SurgeryOur Lady of the Elms Alumni AssociationOur Lady of the Elms Board of TrusteesOur Lady of the Elms Elementary School FacultyOur Lady of the Elms High School Faculty & StaffOur Lady of the Elms Panther Pride Booster ClubMary PadulaSophia & Kosta PapichAaron & Joanna PattersonMark & Cynthia PaulPazzo’s CateringPCI PrintingThomas & Nancy PeltierPink Petals FloristTim Pittinger & Nicole MaronianPolymer Valley Chemicals, Inc.Jeff PremPurple Feet Distributin/750 mlEric & Kelly RayMelanie ReedRegina Health CenterRegional Vascular & Vein InstituteDaniel & Nancy RiceDean & Patricia RichAnneRiede•Sally & David RiedeRinky Dink Family Fun CenterRizzi Food Company, Inc.RobeksRockynol Retirement CommunityRoetzel & Andress, L.P.A.Ron Marhofer Auto FamilyJeff & Debbie RoznerRP FitnessSaffron Patch of AkronJacqueline A. SampselMerry Anne ScheibleJeanne SemiliaShaw Jewish Community CenterSheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga FallsShop in the ValleyJohn & Stacy ShulanShulan’s Fairlawn JewelersMichael & Colleen SmithDominic & Leslie SorboroSoulareWendySpecker•Marianne SpirosSportsInk.comStar Printing Co. IncorporatedGlen & Cathy Stephens

Jeff & Pam StevensonStow NailsRobert&DiannSveda•Swensons Drive InsTa Chek Financial, Ltd.Thomas & Milistine TatumThe Akron Civic TheatreThe Beck Family FoundationThe Judges of the Summit County Court of Common PleasThe Lehner Family FoundationThe Ralph L. & Florence A. Bernard FoundationThe University of Akron Alumni AssociationThe University of Akron E.J. Thomas HallThe UPS StoreThe Western Reserve Historical SocietyVeronica & Lisa Thomas-PattersonTimothy B. Cox, D.D.S.Towpath Credit UnionTowpath Tennis CenterRobert & Loretta TurkMatthewAustin&RitaTustin•United RentalsMichael & Kelley VazquezVinod & Veena VemparalaVibesVisualizations Photography, Inc.John & Lisa WaldschmidtWalmartJeffrey & Ellen WardWeathervane PlayhouseCraig & Jennifer WebbEric&LauranWeber•MarkMcCauley&LesleyWeigand-McCauley•Raymond WernigPhyllisWest•West Point MarketTammy & Thomas WhitehouseMichael Wilson & Patrick BravoTaraWinslow•Donald & Vanessa WinterMaria A. Zanetta

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Ralph Bernard Scholarship Challenge$10,000 ScholarshipSteve & Meg Hopp

$5,000 ScholarshipTimothy & Michele Cherotti

$2,500 ScholarshipNancyBrennan•Susan FlowersDavid & Nancy MurrayPhilip & Karla Smith

$1,000 ScholarshipLynnGorman•James & Catherine HackneyMichael Toth & Lisa Holland-TothClaude & Alison Vincenti

$500 ScholarshipRobert & Laura CulpPhilipSlaght&SarahFlannery•David&PhyllisHilkert•Ronald & Dolores LeeKaren RichterEdward & Barbara TothJeff & Ellie WardMarkMcCauley&LesleyWeigand-McCauley•Michael & Caroline Weigand

$300 ScholarshipSylvia Swartzfager

$250 ScholarshipScott & Maryrosa HamedKenneth & Elaine HarlinThomas & Nancy PeltierKeith & Melissa Schoenbaechler

$200 ScholarshipCraigAbraham&LisaKermizisAbraham•Anonymous (1)Anonymous(2)•Karen CullenTimothy & Linda DeFrangeSteven & Holly Goetz

Kurt&LauraKaroff•Nathan & Willa KeithMichael & Martha KermizisRon & Susan KirkseyKatherineKleski•Wayne & Katherine KleskiGregory & Cynthia LaFlameLee & Kristen LewisScott&AnnManby•Lisa MasselloJoseph & Cheryl MurphyJose & Gina PobleteBrian&AliciaThomas•

$25 - $100 ScholarshipAnthony Coleman & Kay GreshamDaniel Stratton & Patricia KelleyKristaMiller•Curtis&HeatherMize•Christopher & Kathleen NormanJames & Patricia RectorDenny & Mary Rita SchaferAnn ShaneJohn & Stacy Shulan

Endowed FundsVirginia & Herman Behrle Endowed Scholarship Fund Hugh&PhyllisWest•

Amy Comunale Klein Memorial FundMichele Comunale

The Jack & Brenda Delaney Scholarship FundJack & Benda Delaney

Patrick J. Lenihan Endowed Memorial ScholarshipAnonymous•

Hally Gearinger Robinson Endowed Elms Employee AwardBuck & Paula Gearinger

The Julia M. & Steve J. Taylor Scholarship FundKathleenTaylor•

Raymond R & Martha G Wernig Scholarship FundMiaElfrink•

The Elm CourtRalph L. Bernard, Sr.Lois Brock ‘33Mariagrace Costa ‘84Cynthia Wayne Knight ‘56Suzanne Ames Landry ‘49M.Teri LynchFrancis N. MaloneCatherine M. Szary ‘70

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Class of 1941Participation Percentage 8%Sr. M. Loyola Ernst, O.P.

Class of 1942Participation Percentage 7%Lillian Winer Katz

Class of 1946Participation Percentage 6%Yvonne Franz Hamlin

Class of 1947Participation Percentage 6%Jean Jahant LaRose

Class of 1949Participation Percentage 4%Anita Robinson Watson

Class of 1951Participation Percentage 5%Ann Amer Brennan

Class of 1953Participation Percentage 4%Marilyn Cover Foster

Class of 1955Participation Percentage 8%Alice GrinnellMartha Ganyard Kermizis

Class of 1956Participation Percentage 8%Kathleen Keeney DebranskiHelen Segedy ElefritzCynthia Wayne Knight

Class of 1957Participation Percentage 3%Patricia Reiling Scofield

Class of 1958Participation Percentage 10%Sue Barnes EddyMary Monte FordTheresa Dempsey ParkinsonJeannette Alessio PetitePhyllis Behrle West

Class of 1960Participation Percentage 8%Mary Ann Grande CookTerry Slough HenrettyJan Roszkowski Ross LeoMary Seibert SingerClara Marshall Taipale

Class of 1961Participation Percentage 2%Virginia Peter Scanlon

Class of 1962Participation Percentage 8%Mary Anne Svetlik Elizabeth Barnes SwansonKathryn Remaklus TownsendKatherine Bender Walsh

Class of 1963Participation Percentage 8%Concetta DiLullo DonatelliMargaret Sweeney DunnCarol Urban KanePatricia Kraus Miller

Class of 1964Participation Percentage 4%Susan McKinneyLynn Hall RileyPhyllis Werner-Fuehne

Class of 1965Participation Percentage 11%Patricia Bascetta DuncanSandra Jones ForbesJoan GattusoFran Gradisar-MooreMary Leary HenniganKaren Kelly KrowneMargaret Darmstadt SmithKaren Urbanic Stulck

Class of 1966Participation Percentage 8%Margaret Gardner FletcherVirginia Bader McGuckinJudith Margo MerleCheryl Roe PintoJudith Hansburg WoodwardSusan Durbin Zachardy

Class of 1967Participation Percentage 6%Denise Sawan CarusoKathleen McGrath JugenheimerElaine Shannon-SmithLisa Sain Shoman

Class of 1968Participation Percentage 4%Donna Elsner ButwillPriscilla Smith GordonLinda Evans Thompson

Class of 1969Participation Percentage 8%Anne Lynett ClarkConstance GriffinLisa JohnsonElizabeth Wagner McVanKaren Zinkann MohrmanDalia Vasaris Spisak

Class of 1970Participation Percentage 5%Mia Wernig ElfrinkNancy DiFrederico JoycePatricia MadiganDeborah O’Brien OrrMary Ann Rothermel

Class of 1971Participation Percentage 5%Terry Peddle CorcoranLinda Walsh HartPhyllis Bartlett HilkertMonica Ambrosic SturmGenevieve Whalen Tuchow

Class of 1972Participation Percentage 7%Sally Burkley AntonucciNancy Dillon BeukenkampPatricia Large ClearyPaula Griffin DavisMary Biskner GroffDiane Walch HovatterLeslie Costanzo JanikisBarbara Carroll LaRoseNadine Shank

Class of 1973Participation Percentage 4%Geraldine HadnotAnne RiedeElaine Markel SheanKathleen TaylorCheryl Conway Wells

Class of 1974Participation Percentage 8%Mary Alice Hardt BrosseauFrances Percoco BuckleyAnn ClearyAngela DineenLynn Holland GormanCheryl Ann Hess Ann Bennett SchoperMarilyn Vaughn SouthworthMary DeMiglio Williams

Class of 1975Participation Percentage 3%Jennifer Fell BronstrupDonna Denholm LilloFlorence Strigle McLeod

Class of 1976Participation Percentage 8%Margaret Baumgardner ContreraMargaret Payerle HoffnerLisa Holland-TothMaureen Gaffney KatanicPatricia Hranilovich KempelAnne Najeway VainerTara Reuther Winslow

Class of 1977Participation Percentage 9%AnonymousAnnette Gagliardi Bader Anna Gerber HallDonna MaierCarol Teodosio Peter

Class of 1978Participation Percentage 1%Anne Romano

Class of 1979Participation Percentage 2%Jeanine Jahant

Class of 1980Participation Percentage 6%Kathleen AshcroftNancy Brennan

Class of 1981Participation Percentage 12%Elaine KamenValerie VanSlyke SchlosserAlicia Bujak ThomasDiana Young

Class of 1983Participation Percentage 5%Lisa Kermizis AbrahamAnne Sheller DiMarco

Class of 1984Participation Percentage 7%Christine Dovich DallmanSusan Handelman MasturzoLauran Burden Weber

Class of 1986Participation Percentage 9%AnonymousJoseph GardnerMelissa M. JohnsonDiann Hawthorne Sveda

Class of 1987Participation Percentage 10%Caroline Kilcoyne GronowskiCarli Kistler-MillerChristine Patacca PivonkaWendy Kline Specker

Class of 1988Participation Percentage 2%Amanda Roberts Lehmann

Class of 1989Participation Percentage 8%Laurel HeldChristine Amer MayerLesley Weigand-McCauley

Class of 1990Participation Percentage 16%Margaret Butler AndersonSarah BabaiKristin Beck ClarkParisa DamavandiSusan Beringer DixTracy Stahl ReissTara West

Class of 1992Participation Percentage 2%Amy Weigand Griffin

Class of 1993Participation Percentage 5%Lynn Gannon FallettaKatherine A. Kleski

Class of 1994Participation Percentage 6%Carrie GlessStacey Reed HanlonNatalie Strauss Mongomery

Class of 1995Participation Percentage 8%Alyse d’AmicoSarah FlanneryErin Lowery JohnsonJill Radanof-Lauf

Class of 1996Participation Percentage 4%Tara Feinman PestaEbony Miller Yeboah-Amankwah

Class of 1997Participation Percentage 4%Katherine KoenigLaura Hummel Karoff

Class of 1998Participation Percentage 7%Katherine FurmanAnn Moss ManbyAlexia VloskyJulie VloskyAlexa Petersen Warndorf

Class of 1999Participation Percentage 13%Anne FurmanKathleen GreulichJillian Peck LieserCatherine McMahon McCauleyAlison Radanof PrudoffMarie Reichart

Class of 2001Participation Percentage 7%Mary FisherMegan FurmanMaura Nagel JungjohannAriane Petersen May

Class of 2002Participation Percentage 14%Jaqueline Metcalf EnsleyChristine FaulstichCourtney GreekSarah HilkertMary RectorDeborah Roznik

Class of 2003Participation Percentage 5%Michelle Zenczak DunnabackKrista Miller

Class of 2004Participation Percentage 9%Meghan GilletteMeghan GoetzClare RileyEmily Smith

Class of 2005Participation Percentage 6%Annie GintyRachel Naso

Class of 2006Participation Percentage 5%Victoria SainNicole Yohn

Class of 2007Participation Percentage 4%Darah Farris

Class of 2008Participation Percentage 5%Elise Dolinar

Class of 2010Participation Percentage 3%Janet Reymann

2010-2011 Participation by Class

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Foundation SupportAkron Community Foundation

AOH Foundation

Ralph L. & Florence A Bernard Foundation

Brennan Family Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Castele Foundation

Consortium of Akron Area Catholic High Schools Fund from the estate of Arthur R. Dutt

Dayspring Foundation

Exxon/Mobil Foundation

The Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation

GAR Foundation

The James R. & Catherine E. Hackney Foundation

The Richard M. & Yvonne Hamlin Foundation

Johnson - Kazar Charitable Foundation, Inc.

The Lehner Family Foundation

The Maynard Foundation

Omnova Solutions Foundation

The Charles & Salome Reymann Foundation

The Sisler McFawn Foundation

Lloyd L. & Louise K. Smith Memorial Foundation

The Beck Family Foundation

John L. & Nellie A.Tormey Revocable Trust

Corporate SupportAcme Markets

AkroSteam

Cleveland Vicon

Colortone Staging & Rentals

Doty & Miller Architects

FirstMerit Bank N.A.

GlaxoSmithKline

Peters, Tschantz & Associates, Inc.

Print Digital, Inc.

PrintPlus

Regency Construction Services, Inc.

S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.

Target

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Wachovia Corporation

Author! Author! 2010Major SponsorsAngelaDineen•

PhyllisHilkert•

CynthiaWayneKnight•

NancyStengerMcGrath•

Red Cedar Coffee

Karl Reuther

Totally Cooked Catering

Akron Hilton West

Series PatronsJoan Andreoli

Clarence Azar

Mr. & Mrs. Roland Bertolini

KristinBeckClark•

Michele Comunale

Joanne Crowley

Edna DelGreco

Maria Ellul-Sain

Gloria Hirsch

Michael Kermizis

Nancy L. Peltier

Vicktoria Przybylski

Dr. & Mrs. Dean Rich

Mary Tschantz

Marie Waickman

Caroline Weigand

PhyllisBehrleWest•

Alumnae Mentorship Program SponsorsLisaKermizisAbraham•

ConnieGoreyCevasco•

MauraNagelJungjohann•

LauraHummelKarhoff•

CarliKristlerMiller•

HeatherLeeMize•

GretchenMoore•

JulieBachmannVesco•

ElizabethWright•

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Panther Pride Booster ClubScholarship Golf Classic

Dinner SponsorFirstMerit Wealth Management Services

Contest SponsorsSusan Flowers

Panther SponsorsITEM North America

Polymer Valley Chemicals, Inc.

Elaine Reichart

The Scanlon Group LPA

U S Industrial Components

Hole SponsorsAkron Hardware Consultants, Inc.

Akrosteam

Memory of Gretchen Andres ‘73

Arvay and Associates, CPA

BCG & Company

Bella Dora Management, Inc.

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs

Ceeco Equipmnent

Consolidated Graphics Group, Inc.

CYO Athletics & Camp Christopher

Dr. Michael d’Amico

Eye Opener Restaurant

Dr. Kathy Brisley-Sedon, DDS

Renee’ Good

William Gore

John & Lynn Graziano

Hummel Funeral Homes

Jay Moore & Associates

Teresa Koenig

Jeanne Jahant LaRose

Doyle & Marian Luckenbaugh

M3 Massotherapy

Non-Profit Efficiency Corp.

Ohio Ten Minute Lube

Tom & Nancy Peltier

Print Digital

Pronio Sports

Marie Reichart

Ridgeway Drilling, Inc.

Jacki Sampsel

Sew n Sew

The Athletic Committee Supports the Panthers

The Caprez Family

The Goetz Family

The Sears Family

Visualizations Photography Inc.

Kate Wade-Hamer

Ward Enterprises, Inc. / DQ

Wells Trecaso Financial Group at Smith Barney

White Pond Spa

DonorsAAA Akron Automobile Club & Travel Agencies

Akron Aeros

Akron General Medical Center

Akrosteam

John Anderson / Peachtree

Congress Lake Country Club

DeVitis Market

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Fairlawn Country Club

Fairways of North Canton

Firestone Public 9

First Energy

Golf Galaxy

Golf Improvement Center

Hacker’s Bar & Grille

ITEM North America

M3 Massotherapy

Ohio Ten Minute Lube

Our Lady of the Elms Administration

Play It Again Sports

Prestwick Country Club

Raintree Country Club

Riverwoods Golf Course

Robek’s

Sheraton Suites of Cuyahoga Falls

Shulan’s Jewelers

Silver Lake Country Club

Tastefully Simple / Jamie Kaderly

TDL Logistics / Troy Luckenbaugh

TDS Communications

Visualizations Photography Inc.

Warrior Golf

Weathervane Playhouse

Westfield Country Club

Westlawn Golf Range

Gifts In KindJudith Buzzi

Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Paul Connor

ParisaDamavandi•

Buff Darkow

Jim & Elaine Fippin

Debbie Fiume

Susan Flowers

Renee Good

Rose Gullo

Hilton Akron/Fairlawn

Steve Hopp

Katherine’s Collection

Patricia Kelley

KateKleski•

Wayne & Katherine Kleski

CynthiaWayneKnight•

Lisa Massello

Dan McGee

Andrea McKinney

Beth Papadelis

Peterman Bus

Pink Petals Florist

Richard’s Florists

Richard Ruggles

Laurie Simms

Marianne Spiros

West Point Market

BarbaraWilhelm•

Organization GiftsOur Lady of the Elms Alumnae Association

Our Lady of the Elms Class of 1970

Our Lady of the Elms Class of 2010

Our Lady of the Elms Elementary Parent’s Association

Our Lady of the Elms High School Parent’s Club

Our Lady of the Elms Panther Pride Booster Club

•Alumnae *Deceased Board of Trustee

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Honorary Gifts2011 Awards of Distinction HonoreesAngelaDineen•

Kenneth & Patricia Dorsett

Thomas & Nancy Peltier

Sr. Marianne Arnold, O.P.*YvonneHamlin•

Sr. Maura Bartel, O.P. with thanks for her dedication fo so many yearsMeganFurman•

Ann• & Dave BrennanRoger & Judith Reed

Lois Brock ‘33Mary Diest

AlexaWarndorf•

Bonita Dohner

CynthiaKnight•

Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul Sain

Juliana Turek

Mary Kay Luby

Michael & Sherrie Petrochuck

Sr. Mary Burns, O.P.•*DonnaMaier•

The Dominican Sisters of PeaceCharles Keach

William & Delorse Kennedy

DonnaMaier•

Dean & Patty Rich

Reverend Christine Faulstich•John & Lynn Falustich

Susan FlowersPatricia Brubaker

Jean Colley

Dominican Sisters of Peace

Michelle Fletterick

CarliKistler-Miller•&KevinMiller

Margo Lunsford

The Maynard Foundation

Cheryl Murphy

Ellen Otto

Donald & Carol Poe

Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul Sain

PeggySmith•

Carol Hammarberg•Mark & Leah Bruscino

Phyllis Hilkert•Patricia Brubaker

LindaHart•

CarliKistler-Miller•&KevinMiller

Mary Kay Luby

Rev. John McDonough

MaryAnnRothermel•

Jeffrey Sain & Maria Ellul Sain

PeggySmith•

TaraWest•

Thomas & Tammy Whitehouse

Meg Hopp’s BirthdayMichael Gonring

Steve HoppMichelle Fletterick

Susan Flowers

CarliKistler-Miller•&KevinMiller

Margo Lunsford

PeggySmith•

David & Mary Tschantz

Martha Kermizis• James & Beverly Reed

Fatima Khimji•*AnnieGinty•

Jill Radanof Lauf ‘95AlisonPrudoff•

Sr. M. Dorothy Mattingly, O.P.William & Linda Mattingly

Sarah & Franny MurrayMartha Slanta

Our Lady of the Elms Faculty & StaffPatrick O’Flynn & Mary Padula

Our Lady of the Elms Teaching StaffRaymond & Anne Hershey

Allison Holcomb Perry ‘96John & Marcia Holcomb

John RamianMichael & Stephanie McNalley

Rudolph & Stella RamianMichael & Stephanie McNalley

Sally RiedeJane Humphrey

Mary Kay Luby

Margo, Arnie & Scott Lunsford

Rev. John McDonough

David Riede

David & Mary Tschantz

Mr. & Mrs. William H. RobertsAmandaLehmann•

Sr. Mary Conrad Roth, O.P.• on her 65th AnniversaryDavid & Ann Towell

Mrs. Milton SvetlikMaryAnneSvetlik•

Alicia Thomas•Raymond & Marie Ann Thomas

Phyllis West•TaraWest•

•Alumnae *Deceased

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Memorial GiftsUrsula Horrigan Beringer ‘37Timothy & Linda Beringer

Brown / Dicola / Tavolaria FamilyJames Tavolaria

Bernadine BurzaGrandmotherofSusanFritsch‘09•Thomas & Rose Fritsch

Jack Robert DonatelliConcettaDonatelli•

Erin EllisAnneFurman•

Steve FlowersMichele ComunaleMary Ann Jackson

Marie FritschGrandmotherofSusanFritsch‘09•Thomas & Rose Fritsch

Edward R. FurmanAnneFurman•

John S. GildersleeveLuann Spaethe

Rose Marie GreathouseRobert Greathouse

Dr. & Mrs. Max GriffinPaulaDavis•

Kathy Murphy Hamai ‘63PatriciaMiller•

Chelsey M. Hoisek ‘06VictoriaSain•

Sheila HollisCherylHollis•

Albert J. HumphreyMargo, Arnie & Scott Lunsford

Janet Keeney ‘53KathleenDebranski•

Vivian Carli KistlerBrian Wolf

Ella P. KodishTheodore Kodish

Polly Klaus Loew ‘61PatriciaMiller•

Sr. Mary Paul Nieberding, O.P.SueEddy•

Marge & Carl PennigPatricia Brubaker

Sr. M. Loretta Petit, O.P.Robert Kline

The Poor Souls in PurgatoryMarilynSouthworth•

Vicki PorterAdler & ColvinMichelle Rotzin

Hally Gearinger RobinsonLindaHart•

Connie & Michael RoszkowskiJanRossLeo•

Inez SaracheneJohn Sarachene

Sr. Elizabeth Ann Schaefer, O.P.Margaret Duffy-Friedman

Robert SchobertJerold* & Ruth Jost

Jeffrey SimmsLaurie Simms

Sr. Augustine Stropko, O.P.SusanMcKinney•DeborahOrr•

Eileen SullivanFranGradisar-Moore•

Cathy Szary ‘70Class of 1970

Sr. Mary Gerald Vietmeier, O.P.Mrs. Milton F. Svetlik

•Alumnae *Deceased Board of Trustee (BOT)

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The Elms Circle of Angels is a caring group of donors who wish to be contacted if a student or potential student is in need of tuition assistance. When contacted, donors may choose whether or not to support the student and at what level they are most comfortable. The generous donors who give to help a student through the Circle of Angels will earn their wings and receive a beautiful lapel pin.

Since the Elms Circle of Angels began in 2010, there are already four Angels who have donated to the fund. Through The Beck Family Foundation, Michael Beck and his daughter Kristin Clark Beck ’90, donated four years of full tuition for an incoming freshman who would not otherwise be able to attend the Elms. Both Ann Amer Brennan ‘51 and Ebony Miller Yeboah-Amankwah ’96 earned their wings by helping two incoming freshman for their four years at the Elms.

You can also help change the life of a potential Elms girl in the Elementary, Middle or High School! If you are interested in joining our Circle of Angels, please go to www.theelms.org/angels or contact Julie Forgach, Director of Institutional Advancement at 330.867.0751 or Jforgach@TheElms.org. You will be notified when we have a student in need.

The Elms Circle of Angels is a caring group of donors who wish to be contacted if a student or potential student is in need of tuition assistance.

When contacted, donors may choose whether or not to support the student and at what level.

To become an Angel or for more information, please contact Julie Forgach at 330.867.0751 or jforgach@theelms.org

Elms Donors Make a Difference

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Dominican Sisters of Peace(formerly Sisters of St. Dominic)

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General Admission - $35/seat. (Physical tickets are not issued, you just check in at the theater.) Check in will begin at 1:30 pm.Purchase Tickets: Online: www.TheElms.org Phone: Julie Forgach at 330.867.0751 or Peggy Smith at 330.752.2509

Sunday, November 20, 20112:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Elms High School

Ann Amer Brennan Theater 1375 W. Exchange Street Akron, Ohio 44313