Homecoming 2012Phase II Celebrations

Sailor SummerSSeniors Share their Summer Journeys

BirtHday reflectionSAlumna Centenarian:Louise Kricker Dodd'32

atHletic Hall of fameClass of 2012 Inductions

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from the Principal

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corrections? Please contact:

Karen von Lange P'09 '16

Director of communications

Mount de Sales Academy

700 Academy Road

Catonsville, Maryland 21228

e: kvonlange@mountdesales.org

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Alumnae Association Board

Position AvailablePresident

Kay McElgunn Everett '85 P'13Vice President

Jeanne Schaible Langeluttig '84Treasurer

Position AvailableSecretary

mount De sales acaDemy

Board of Trustees

Executive Committee

Nora Coakley Reiter, CPA '70 P'08President

Sister Mary Thomas Huffman, O.P.Principal

Joseph Geier P'08 '12Vice President

Mary Jo Warthen P'87Secretary

Christopher Giermek P'14Treasurer

General Board

Carol N. Abromaitis, Ph.D.

Richard Arnold P'11

Chris Brown, J.D. P’04 '08

Monsignor Carl F. Cummings

Keith Dalton P'10

Ronald C. Diegelman P'00

Frank H. Falter, Jr. P'84 '86 GP'15

Barry Fitzpatrick

Elizabeth Gibbons Jennings '80 P’12

Brian MacLean P’14

Sharon McCormack, M.D. '77

Reverend Michael J.P. Roach

John L. Voigt, Jr. P'03

freestyle designsprint and interactive publication specialist Volume 29 Issue 1: 2 from the Principal 3 Summer Highlights 4 on campus 10 alumnae news

Dear Friends of Mount de Sales Academy,

Shortly after receiving the assignment as principal of Mount de Sales Academy, I made my first trip to Baltimore to begin the transitioning process with Sr. Anne Catherine. Early in the visit, we took a tour of the building which began in the basement and ended in the cupola on a sunny, breezy July day. Quite a view!

That view became even more stunning as I realized that the cupola is located directly over the school chapel three floors below. Many ships must have used the light in the cupola as a guide to safely navigate the harbor, as the sisters prayed directly below that light for the needs of the world from which the ship had come.

This is a great symbol for our work here at Mount de Sales. Many alumnae have lived, laughed, learned, and grown within these walls. They took the lessons of leadership gained here on this mount out to bring impact to the world. The history of Mount de Sales carries stories of alumnae such as Mary Lucille Kinlein ’39, a forerunner in the field of nurse practitioners. Her emphasis on caring for the whole person is a view that was surely nurtured within her faith experience at Mount de Sales Academy.

This legacy of leadership lives on. In this issue of View from the Cupola we highlight several alumnae, teachers, and students actively engaged in leading others to great things. Even as I write this, our upperclassmen are running a leadership day for area eighth graders, sharing their gifts and passion to teach these young women how to bring good to others.

On the night before leaving Mount de Sales on that first visit in July, I was in the chapel in our beautiful new convent at the base of the campus. As I went to leave and turn out the lights, I looked out of the large circular window and saw the cupola of the school, from a different perspective. There at the base of the hill, I stood momentarily between our small chapel, the cupola, and the large school chapel realizing that the light of that cupola is now anchored in two chapels, that of the school and of the convent. Anchored in Christ’s presence and our prayer in both chapels, our mission here at Mount de Sales Academy is still to guide ‘sailors’ who will travel the world, bringing a legacy of leadership anchored in faith wherever they go.

God bless,

Sister Mary Thomas, O.P., Principal

Since 2004

Summer Highlights

Sailor Summer Adventures

This past summer I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. I have always loved Spanish because I grew up with relatives who spoke it as their first language. My uncle grew up in Madrid, and my aunt and cousins speak Spanish at home. My uncle’s sister runs a foreign language school and exchange program that I have heard wonderful things about. So, after my junior year of Spanish with Mrs. Salazar, I felt prepared to travel to Spain to study. For two weeks I attended the Tandem Madrid International Language School in Madrid and Barcelona.

At Tandem, my classes ran each day from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. There were two other girls in my classes, one from China and the other from India. Because of our different backgrounds, Spanish was our only common language.

My first class of the day focused on immersion into the Spanish culture. We learned about the customs and daily life of Madrid. Their culture is very different from what I am used to in America. Dinner was usually served around 10:00 p.m., after which people went out for the evening. This made waking up for classes rather difficult!

My second class of the day was similar to what we are taught here at Mount de Sales. Mostly, we studied Spanish grammar. The major difference between the classes there and at MDSA is that everything there was in Spanish; very few people understood me if I spoke English.

Overall, I felt my Spanish skills increase, and I can’t wait to return to Spain. Because of this trip, I plan to major in Spanish in college and spend a semester studying abroad.

Ever wanted to play with liquid nitrogen? Or learn about Einstein's theory of relativity? Or calculate the speed of rotation of the sun?

Well over the summer I did all that and more. From July 30 through August 10, I attended the outreach program for juniors and seniors in high school at the University of Maryland, College Park called Physics Summer Girls.

I was accepted to this program, which was completely free to all the participants, with 20 other girls from Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and even from as far away as Missouri and Michigan.

During the two weeks, we learned all about the world of physics. We covered topics such as relativity, light and optics, circuits, waves, quantum mechanics, particles, and atomic physics.

Every day was full of experiments, projects, tours, and guest speakers. We worked in UMD's physics labs, toured the state-of-the-art graduate facilities, learned about hot topics in the physics world, and heard guest speakers who specialized in everything from dark matter to biophysics to particles (such as the Higgs-Bosun Particle, a very new discovery).

The two weeks were incredible; I learned so much and had fun the entire time.

Marina Congedo '13Physics

Summer Girls

Emily Nava '13Study Abroad:Madrid, Spain

Anastasia Countiss '13Girls State &Girls Nation

This summer I participated in the programs Girls State and Girls Nation. Both are sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. We learned each level of government in stages starting with city government where I ran and was elected to be Mayor of Charm City. I was able to improve my public speaking skills with the numerous speeches I gave, honed my debate skills, and made more friends in the process than I could ever have imagined.

When it was our time to learn about state government, we participated in mock senate and house sessions where we debated real bills presented in Annapolis. We listened to guest speakers such as the national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, National commander of the American Legion, lawyers, professional lobbyists, and inspirational speakers including a Holocaust survivor.

During our trip to Capitol Hill we were given the opportunity to explore the Library of Congress, watch from the gallery both House and Senate Sessions, and meet with our states’ senators. We visited wounded veterans and toured the monuments.

The pinnacle of my week was the chance to meet the President of the United States of America. Regardless of one’s political opinion, every single participant valued the opportunity to share a handshake with the leader of the free world and take a tour of the White House.

Girls State and Girls Nation changed my life by the extraordinary opportunities I was given in only two weeks of my summer. I explored my true interests and made lifelong friends.

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on campus

Homecoming in our 160th year was an

even more special occasion with the new

artificial turf field as the focal point of

many of the events. The soccer team had

their first Homecoming game that was

truly at home and Mr. Bill Held, former

lacrosse and basketball coach, was

honored for his contributions to Mount

de Sales Academy!

The annual Homecoming activities

have become a tradition. This year,

there were so many exciting activities

that it became a true two-day event.

The varsity soccer team literally kicked-

off Homecoming on Friday, October 5

with their first Homecoming game on

the Mount de Sales Academy campus.

This was possible for the first time

because the artificial turf field

was designed as a regulation

soccer field in addition to

serving as the competitive

home field for field hockey, lacrosse and

softball. That evening, many students

celebrated Homecoming with the

annual dance hosted by the Alumnae

Association. The event is a memory-

making evening for the students and

their guests and the biggest fundraiser

of the year for the Alumnae Association,

which will fund two Mount de Sales

Academy scholarships this year.

After a night of dancing and fun for

the students, hundreds gathered on

Homecoming & Phase II Celebrations

Left: Sister Philip Joseph, o.P. helps to honor mr. Bill Held at the 2012 Homecoming ceremony. Above: the Varsity Soccer team members appreciate their new uniforms, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. Below: Varsity field Hockey members line up before their first Homecoming game on the new field!

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campus on Saturday for the day-long

Homecoming activities that included

volleyball and field hockey games as

well as delicious food and fun family

activities. A highlight of the day was

recognizing Mr. Bill Held for his

many contributions to Mount de Sales

Academy.

Mr. Held is well-known and respected

for his decades of coaching at Mount de

Sales Academy. He assembled the first

lacrosse team in 1978. A few years later,

with his personal resources, he provided

for and oversaw the construction of

the original field. That field, was the

foundation on which the new artificial

turf field was built.

A large crowd filled with Mr. Held’s past

players, coaches, including Mr. Warren

Gemmill and Mr. Mike Tirocchi,

alumnae, students, and current and past

parents gathered to honor Mr. Held

for his contributions and dedication to

Mount de Sales Academy’s Athletic

Program. Former MDSA lacrosse and

basketball player and member of the

Hall of Fame, Jackie Seboda Pfeiler ’86,

gave a moving introduction of Mr. Held

before he was presented with a wooden

lacrosse stick signed by former players

and coaches. Additionally, he will be

recognized with a seat naming.

The current progress of Mount de Sales

Academy, most notably the projects of

the Anchored in Excellence Charting our

Future Capital Campaign for Mount de

Sales Academy, is possible because of

the unsung heroes past and present. We

are proud to have reached the $1 million

milestone in our $1.6 million Phase II

Capital Campaign. There is still more

that needs to be done before the final

whistle blows for Phase II and we are

able to move forward on Phase III, the

Performing Arts Building.

Please help bring home the win for

our students by making a gift to Phase

II. You can make a gift by visiting our

website at www.mountdesales.org,

or donate by contacting Sister Philip

Joseph, O.P. at 443.636.2060.

GO SAILORS!

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mount De sales acaDemyFirst Varsity Goals on the NEW FIELD!

Varsity Soccer:Jackie Clauser '14

Varsity Field Hockey:Leah DiGiandomenico '14

“i got the ball from Katie young and beat two defenders. at that moment, i realized it was just me and the goalie and i knew i could beat her. i just

took a shot and it went over her head. i was worried it would go over the goal but as soon as it started coming down i knew it was a goal. i was so happy. coach dubs later congratulated me for making the first varsity goal at home.”

“Scoring the first goal is something i’ll always remember and be proud of. We started the second half down by two with a score of 0-2 and i set

my mind to bringing us back and scoring. i dribbled the ball from the 50, came into circle, and shot on goal. i got the chills from accomplishing what i set out to do. then, i realized it was the first field hockey goal on the new field. awesome!”

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class of 2016 Scholarship recipientsKnott ScHolarSElizabeth Kolb, St. Louis SchoolVeronica Balick, HomeschoolKatherine Sniezek, St. Louis School

fatHer duerrCaroline Arnold, Sacred Heart School Megan Gower, Sacred Heart SchoolRachel Teti, St. Jerome AcademyKatie Pope, St. Louis School

St. tHomaS aquinaSClara Schall, Visitation AcademyStephanie Larsen, St. John School Bridget Bodley, St. Mark School

St. ceciliaVeronica Balick, HomeschoolMarly Niesz, School of the Incarnation

St. martin de PorreSRebecca MacDonald, Trinity SchoolLauren Linsao, St. Paul Lutheran School

fra angelico art ScHolarSHiPSamantha Lerch, St. Mark SchoolLauren Sliker, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

guardianS of life ScHolarSHiPHannah Megan, Severna Park Middle School

as we begin our 161st year,

mount De sales acaDemy

is extremely proud to

welcom ethe class of 2016!

Residents of

46 zip codes

claSS of 2016

faSt factS:

graduates of 29 Feederschools

Parishioners of 34 churches

in addition to welcoming our new Principal, Sister mary thomas, o.P., we are also excited to add these new members to our faculty and Staff!

mrS. Kim dalton P’10Sailor Shop

mr. Peter duByoSKi P’12 ’14Facilities

mrS. elizaBetH Ko elfrey '05 Admissions

mrS. lucia fraSer P’14 ’16Reception

mS. alliSon george ‘06Religion

mrS. deniSe georgieff P’14School Office

mS. catHerine gillForeign Language

mS. renee millerReception

mS. JeSSica oroS ‘08Art

mr. JoSe Perez P’98 ’02Facilities

mS. daniela PetcHiK ‘03Development

mrS. mary Jo PugliSiSacred Heart Program

SiSter elizaBetH marieReligion

SiSter Janet maryReligion and Math

SiSter nicHolaS marieMath

mrS. claire VercHSocial Sciences

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Wherehas the accentgone?

Since 1985, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation of Nashville, Tennessee have administered Mount de Sales Academy. What is their most recognizable feature? Most alumnae would agree it's the traditional habit worn daily by our Sisters. Second is the Sisters' sweet southern drawl and fondness for saying, "ya'll." However, the order, blessed with tremendous growth, often now sends Sisters from across the globe to serve at our school. Check out the hometowns of this year's MDSA Sisters!

Sisters visiting the Cupola, pictured from left:

SiSter amelia, o.P.Hometown: Stillwater, MinnesotaReligion & Foreign Language Departments

SiSter elizaBetH marie, o.P.Hometown: Beaver Dam, WisconsinReligion Department

SiSter mary tHomaS, o.P.Hometown: Elizabethtown, KentuckyPrincipal

SiSter Janet mary, o.P.Hometown: Hong Kong & Vancouver, B.C. Religion & Math Language Departments

SiSter nicHolaS marie, o.P.Hometown: Warsaw, PolandMath Department

SiSter PHiliP JoSePH, o.P. Hometown: Nashville, TennesseeDirector of Academy Advancement

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On October 12, Mount de Sales Academy hosted the Leaders for the Future Workshop with over 60 area eighth graders in attendance. For 20 years, the annual leadership day has been a tradition at MDSA. The student council members helped to make the eighth grade leadership day successful as they presented workshops on time management, effective leadership and communication skills.

Mrs. Judi Lanciotti, Vice Principal of Student Affairs, noted, “The eighth grade leadership program allows our student leaders the opportunity to plan and lead a workshop on leadership skills. While the actual workshop is a great experience for the eighth graders who attend, it is more importantly a positive learning and leadership experience for the MDSA students who organize, plan, and host the day’s workshops. It is a day when our MDSA student leaders shine! We are very blessed that we have so many student leaders who generously give their time and talent to our programs.”

“The opportunity to help young girls learn what it takes to become a successful leader is amazing. Each one of them is so full of potential and you never know who they will become someday,” added Megan McDermott ’15.

For senior Casey Ross, the leadership workshop made an impression in her life, not only as a leader, but also as an attendee. “When I was in eighth grade and attended the MDSA leadership program, I was influenced by the lessons presented by the high school girls. It has impacted me throughout my years in high school and I know these lessons will carry with me through my adult years.”

leadersfor the

futureWorkshop

Student leaders: Back row (left) rachel maher '15 (class Secretary) and christina ruzzi '13 (class Vice President). front row (left) megan mcdermott '15 (class chaplain) and anastasia countiss '13 (Student council President).

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on July 18, 2012, i arrived at the national electronics museum with no idea what to expect. i was scheduled to attend the ariSS program (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station), per the request of my teacher, ms. claire Sargo, for a new class at mount de Sales, Great Explorations: Investigations in Math, Science, and Technology.

i quickly learned that amateur radio, also called Ham radio, is a hobby where licensed users around the world communicate via Ham radio, using their skills for both recreation and public service. the Ham radio works by bouncing short radio waves between the earth and the atmosphere, which are able to reach anywhere in the world.

regulated by the aarl (American Radio Relay League), an association of amateur radio users, at least 750,000 people in the united States are licensed to operate, and millions of people all over the world utilize Ham radio.

the national electronics museum, located near BWi, was conceived in 1973 by Westinghouse defense and electronics Systems as a way to display their products to the families of employees. now under the direction of northrop grumman, the museum has evolved throughout the years and it is now a place for the public to see and understand technological advances. it encompasses fields such as the development of radio, radar, televisions, microwaves, computers, technology used during war, and space satellites.

a walk through the museum is like a walk through history, as every exhibit contains a historical piece and explanation of its importance. the museum also hosts many programs, such as ariSS and a program that i am currently attending,

yeSS (Young Engineers and Scientists Seminars), which focuses on educating young people about the Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields and corresponding occupations.

in order to obtain a technician license to communicate over the Ham radio, one must pass a 35-question test that covers topics such as basic regulations, operation practices, and an understanding of how radios work. from experience, passing the test is much easier said than done!

as part of the program, i went to weekly classes for two months, putting in about 27 hours of class time. i also read the entirety of the Ham radio license manual, and studied for many hours before the test by reviewing study guides and taking practice tests. However, all that hard work definitely paid off as i passed the

test in august and received a technician license, which doesn't expire until 2022. my friends lovingly refer to it as my "nerd license."

the goal of ariSS, sponsored by naSa, aarl, and amSat, was to prepare students to contact the international Space Station via amateur radio. amateur radio volunteers, rol anders and dan zeitlin, held special classes to prepare about 11 teenagers for the licensing test, covering topics such as an introduction to Ham radio, radio signals, fundamentals of radio, electricity components, circuits, propagation, antennas, feedlines, radio equipment, communicating with other Hams, licensing regulations, operating regulations, and safety. However, i learned much more than just facts. We learned soldering, created our own circuits, and were invited to explore the museum.

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SaILor HamS It Up WItH aStroNaUt by maggie LaCourse, Class of 2013

From DEVELopmENt: morE tHaN a matCH

many thanks to the Northrop Grumman Corporation employees who utilize their company’s matching gift program through the Northrop Grumman Foundation. matching gift programs offered through employers exponentially increase the impact of your gift to mDSa. Cumulatively, we receive the most matching gifts from Northrop Grumman and it makes a big difference for the benefit of our students.

If you work for a matching gift company, please pursue your company’s match to magnify your giving to mount de Sales academy! please consult your Human resources Department to learn more.

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on campus

i will be the first to admit that sometimes it’s hard to focus on amateur radio when you could be hanging out with your friends. But overall, i definitely enjoyed the program. this license allows me to utilize Ham radio to contact people all over the world - not that i have time with homework and college applications!

in practice communications, we spoke to someone in iowa, and another person in europe. Believe it or not, it is scary to speak to a complete stranger who is halfway across the world, using only radio waves.

in addition to contacting others on earth, we worked towards contacting the international Space Station (ISS) on September 1. the date rolled around and i was very excited. it is not everyday that you can make contact with the international Space Station! i had my questions prepared: "What’s the smallest object on earth you can identify from space?" and "How many times a day do you circle the earth?"

our contact window was only ten minutes, so we had to make sure everything was correctly set up and ready. We even had a back-up radio just in case. When everything was set, we waited. the Space Station came into view on our map, and the room was silent. there was crackling. nothing. the call sign was repeated again. Still nothing. then Sunita Williams, an astronaut on the iSS, responded. We had made contact!

We took turns asking questions, and suddenly it was my turn. “this is maggie, KB3zdx, What’s the smallest object on earth you can identify from space?” the answer was astounding. With the naked eye, astronaut Williams had seen the Statue of liberty, and her next goal was the great Wall of china. more questions were asked. it was my turn again. i said my name and my brand new call sign, and then, “How many times a day do you circle the earth?” the answer: 16.

WoW.

the contact finished, and applause commenced. obligatory pictures were taken. quite simply, it was fun. only when discussing my summer with others did i realize what a unique experience i was offered. So, thank you, ms. Sargo, for asking a person who can’t say ‘no’ to earn an amateur radio license. i had a blast earning my technician license and i have mount de Sales academy and the national electronics museum to thank!

Outside of the National Electronics Museum from left: Ms. Wills '99, Ms. Sargo and her daughter, Bellina, Maggie, Maggie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William LaCourse, and Principal, Sister Mary Thomas, O.P.

From DEVELopmENt: morE tHaN a matCH

many thanks to the Northrop Grumman Corporation employees who utilize their company’s matching gift program through the Northrop Grumman Foundation. matching gift programs offered through employers exponentially increase the impact of your gift to mDSa. Cumulatively, we receive the most matching gifts from Northrop Grumman and it makes a big difference for the benefit of our students.

If you work for a matching gift company, please pursue your company’s match to magnify your giving to mount de Sales academy! please consult your Human resources Department to learn more.

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Where in the

world?

alumnae news

We put the call out to all Alumnae: share with us

your most recent travel adventures, whether it be

through a study abroad program or with your

current employer! the result? our alumnae are

traversing the globe and excited to share their

journeys with you.

We at mount de Sales academy are so proud of

our graduates and look forward to hearing from

more alumnae Sailors across the seas! let's keep

the conversation going...visit our mount de Sales

academy facebook page and click on the "Where

in the World?" album to share your story.

We wish all of our alumnae safe travels.

St. christopher, pray for us!

allison George '06allison traveled to Belize on

a service trip as an

undergraduate student at

mount St. mary’s university.

mount de Sales is proud

to welcome allison to its

faculty this year!Belize

Genevieve murphy '09genevieve traveled to london to participate in the Hansard

Scholars Programme. through the program, she interned

for Parliament, wrote a dissertation, and took two

classes at the london School of economics.London, England

ashley Prince '04ashley was part of a small group

of seven graduate architecture students from the catholic

university of america invited to live in lisbon and work as an

artist-in-residence at Carpe Diem Arte e Pesquisa, a modern art

museum and library in the historic Palacio Pombal. Lisbon, Portugal

Rachel Drummond '06rachel frequently travels

for her work at amiee lynn accessories inc.

most recently, her travels have taken her to Paris.

She also spends time traveling to london.Paris, France

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alumnae news

Hilary Badger '10Hilary is currently studying

abroad at the university

of copenhagen where

she was accepted into

the Political Science

department.Copenhagen, Denmark

Josephine Ioime '08Josephine just returned from

daejeon, South Korea where she

worked as a teacher of english

to Kindergarten, Primary, and

elementary school-age children.

She also studied abroad through

Stevenson university in ireland,

england, and france.Daejeon, South Korea

Kristin abt '06Kristin traveled to indonesia

for positions with orangutan foundation international and the

orangutan Health Project as a university of maryland graduate

student. She also traveled to costa rica and malaysia with

loyola university, maryland.Central Kalimantan, North Sumatra

liz Skora '09liz traveled abroad to

the Prati neighborhood

of rome, italy through

an undergraduate

program with

catholic university.Rome, Italy

maria Surdokas '07maria traveled to Belgium

as she studied abroad at Katholieke universiteit

leuven, the oldest catholic university in the world

(founded in 1425). at home maria studies at

loyola university maryland.Leuven, Belgium

Kathleen wills '99for the sixth summer, Kathleen,

chair of the mdSa math

department, worked for the

Johns Hopkins center for

talented youth program. this

summer, she traveled to Hong

Kong where she taught Inductive

and Deductive Reasoning.Hong Kong

allison Hunter '06allison traveled to Sydney for

World youth day with mount

St. mary’s university campus

ministry. She also studied

abroad at american institute

for foreign Study in london

and participated in a

service trip to Belize.Sydney, Australia

Katy Kreft '10Katy is currently

studying abroad at

Bond university in

australia. When she

is home she studies at

Washington college.Gold Coast, Australia

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the third class of the mount de Sales academy athletic Hall of fame was inducted on november 10. five athletes, one coach and an undefeated lacrosse team were recognized and honored that evening.

the keynote speaker was mr. o.J. Brigance, the Baltimore ravens Senior advisor to Player development, former ravens player and a member on the Super Bowl winning team. He captivated the audience with his words and video.

“o.J. was truly inspirational and an outstanding addition to a wonderful evening,” said clare audy, Hall of fame chair and mdSa assistant athletic director. “the story of his refusal to give in to alS (lou gehrig’s disease) and the message he presented to the audience was uplifting.” mr. Brigance was diagnosed with alS, a motor neuron disease, in 2008 and he gave his speech with the aid of an interactive computer generated voice.

as the evening’s master of ceremonies, lisa Banbury Vogel '95 and 2010 Hof inductee, introduced each of the inductees to the audience of 135 in the music Hall. “What an incredible honor to be recognized tonight among friends and family for your accomplishments,” mrs. Vogel stated. “there have been many great women who have graced these halls, fields, and courts …and to excel to such a high level is quite an accomplishment and you deserve the accolades you receive tonight.”

Honored with the Sailors choice award for outstanding mdSa teams was the undefeated 1985 lacrosse team, which became champion of the association of independent Schools, catholic league, and the Saint mary’s tournament with an overall record of 19 wins and no losses.

Sailor alumnae selected for recognition by the Hall of fame selection committee were as follows:

Sharon Birkett '86, dr. cynthia clark '02, Jenny Held miller '89, Susan devlin Switzer '60, dr. linda Justice teodosio '79, and coach Hank Hofmeister.

athletic Hall of fame inductions take place every two years and anyone may make a nomination. information about all of the Hall of fame members and how to nominate a future Hall of famer is available by visiting www.mountdesales.org/athletics/hall-of-fame.

alumnae news

mount De sales acaDemy’s

HALL OF FAMEathletic inDuction ceremony • saturDay, november 10, 2012

Left: Mr. O.J. Brigance assisted by his wife, Chandra, as he prepares to give his keynote address.

Sailors' Choice: 1985 Lacrosse Team

“Winners make it happen. losers let it happen.” those words are attributed to coach Bill Held, describing his 1985 lacrosse team, which made a lot happen. the eighteen players on that mount de Sales academy team won all nineteen of their games that season. among their laurels were:

• association of independent Schools tournament champion defeating roland Park, 16 to 10, in the finals• catholic league champion• St. mary’s tournament champion• defeated Keough three times• mount de Sales academy athletic Hall of fame members:

Jackie Seboda Pfeiler '86 and coach Bill Held

1985 team (as provided in yearbook): Standing, Left to Right: Mr. Warren Gemmill, Ms. Stacy Eder, Lynn Liberto, Cathy Wancowicz, Jackie Seboda Pfeiler, Lisa Waring, Aleesha Cougnet, Cathy Fisher, Christy Steer, Cindy Gorsuch, Kara Little, Nina Bulson Stearn, Kathi Warthen Tatum, Mr. Bill Held. Kneeling, Left to Right, Ms. Terri Fisher, Kelly Mulherin Knowles, Jennifer Reynolds Fucci, Lisa Purnell Giampa, Lynda Majerowicz, Maria Kurek, Katherine Lee Bielaski, Shelley Roberts Sovero, and Elizabeth Saverino.

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alumnae news

Sharon Birkett '86Basketball & Softball

as the team’s top rebounder in 1985,

Sharon Birkett led the mount de Sales

academy Basketball team to their

second and final Baltimore catholic

league championship in the school’s

history.

Sharon’s rebounds at a pace of 9.9 per game did not inhibit her

from putting points on the board, as she averaged 13.4 points per

game. this scoring was in spite of defenses that frequently double

and triple teamed her.

Her most memorable statistical display came in the four games of

the playoff run to the catholic league crown where she scored a

total of 71 points and had 48 rebounds.

the 5-foot, 11-inch tall Sailor was honored for her play as a

catholic league all metro team pick (1986); Baltimore Sun Player

of the Week; Catonsville Times Player of the Week; and basketball

team captain (1984-85; 1985-86).

Besides her work on the basketball court, Sharon also played

shortstop and first base for the mdSa softball team.

after graduating from mount de Sales, Sharon received a basketball

scholarship to play at the university of maryland, Baltimore county.

Sharon is now living in florida where she is a third grade teacher.

Dr. Cynthia Clark '02Softball & Swimming

Being at the forefront was a hallmark

of dr. cynthia clark’s athletic career

at mount de Sales academy.

for four years her name appeared on

top of the lineup card as the lead-off

batter for the softball team providing the start the team needed.

and what a start she gave the Sailors!

cynthia had a .375 batting average and a .727 slugging average

offensively. on the defensive side of the diamond, she held a .975

field mark at first base and as catcher. for her first three years at

mdSa she covered first base, but being a team player, she moved

from first base to catcher in her senior year when there was need

to fill that crucial spot.

in her second sport, swimming, taking first place was also a familiar

occurrence. Her biggest win came when she swam to the 100-yard

breaststroke title in 2000.

Her softball performances led to her recognition as a member

of The Baltimore Sun all metro first team (2001 and 2002); The

Sun’s all Baltimore county 1st team (2000, 2001, 2002); and

interscholastic athletic association of maryland all Star team for

Softball and Swimming.

after graduating from mount de Sales, cynthia attended the

university of maryland, college Park and added rowing to her

athletic resume.

dr. clark is currently a clinical audiologist at the university

of Virginia medical center where she is the coordinator of the

newborn Hearing Screening Program and is a member of the

cochlear implant team.

Her athletic participation continues as she is a long distance runner

who has qualified for the Boston marathon.

SPecial tHanKS! members who served on the 2012 Hof committee along with mrs. audy included: trish armstrong P'02 '04 (Varsity Head Basketball coach), Jack carmody P'01 '05 (JV Head Soccer coach), fran daum (former Basketball coach), Bill Held P'89 (former Basketball and Lacrosse coach), elizabeth Johnson '95 (former Cross Country and Track coach), mike tirocchi P'88 '92 (Basketball and Lacrosse coach), Jenna Schuberth '05, and Pete Waskiewicz P'99 (Varsity Head Softball coach).

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Jenny Held Miller '89Basketball, Lacrosse, & Soccer

though Jenny Held miller started

her mount de Sales academy

sports involvement cheering from

the sideline, she quickly made the

transition to competition star.

as the daughter of mdSa Hall of fame coach, Bill Held (inducted

2008), much was expected of Jenny and much was accomplished.

Jenny was a four-year-three-sport athlete, playing basketball,

lacrosse and soccer, and was liberally honored for her efforts. She

was named association of independent Schools lacrosse Player

of the year three times (1987, 1988, 1989); captain of the aiS

West all Star lacrosse team (1987, 1988, 1989); mdSa mVP;

Baltimore Sun Player of the Week; two-time Catonsville Times

Player of the year; three-year mdSa lacrosse captain; friendship

tournament most Valuable Player; mccormick unsung Hero for

Basketball; two-year mdSa Soccer captain.

Post mount de Sales academy, Jenny played lacrosse on a

scholarship at the university of maryland, Baltimore county. While

there, she was named east coast conference Player of the year

and umBc female athlete of the year in 1992.

in 1995, Jenny was named the first head coach for the mount St.

mary’s university women’s lacrosse program. She later returned to

mdSa to help coach the Varsity and JV lacrosse teams.

Jenny resides in marriottsville with her husband John and their

three children, amanda, carly, and John.

Susan Devlin Switzer '60“Spirit of Sports”

Before a true interscholastic sports

program was part of school activities,

Susan was named “Spirit of Sports”

in the ionic columns, the mdSa

yearbook.

during her freshman year, she was honored with a certificate for

her participation in every sport offered at mdSa. in her senior year,

she was named the president of the recreation club.

Susan helped organize students to approach the alumnae

association and the Visitation Sisters, who then administered

mdSa, for permission to travel off campus to play a four-game

basketball schedule. that schedule included games against the

institute of notre dame, maryvale and Seton (now Seton Keough)

High Schools. even though mdSa only won one game out of four

played, that series initiated the first steps towards true interscholastic

competition.

following graduation from mdSa, Susan played softball for St.

Bernard’s college. She coached softball in Windsor, n.J., for 17

years where she was the league’s first female coach and won more

games than any other coach in that league.

Susan now lives in South carolina with her husband george and

enjoys photography and time on the golf course.

Right: Class of 1960 Alumnae helped Susan celebrate her induction. Back row from left: Katherine Dukehart Benzing and Patricia Grubitz Curtis. Front row: Margaret Dukehart Whitney, Susan, Alice Darby Falter, and Katherine Tanner Brusini.

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Hank HofmeisterBasketball Coach 1970 - 1980

Prodded by his wife marie to heed

the call to coach for mount de Sales

academy Basketball, Hank Hofmeister

took over the team reins in 1970.

the result of that answered call was

the building of a powerhouse team that won mdSa’s first Baltimore

catholic league championship in 1977; was nationally ranked;

and regionally recognized.

His 1977 team was among the inaugural mount de Sales academy

athletic Hall of fame class in 2008. that team also produced

three inductees to the first mdSa Hall of fame class: margie Hook

nicholson '77 and sisters, Kay reymann Burch ’80 and teresa

reymann ‘80.

these results came despite playing their games at their opponents’

home court as mdSa did not have a gymnasium to call its own.

But it wasn’t only the on-court achievements that garnered Hank’s

inclusion in the mdSa Hall of fame. it was the accolades presented

by his players in nominating him.

margie Hook nicholson '77 wrote, “mr. Hank’s impact on my life

goes way beyond my four years at mdSa. He and i lost touch

over the years but i have taken a part of him with me as i took on

my own responsibilities as a mom and coach/mentor to young

basketball and tennis players.”

Julie lupinek Biggs ’77 added, “He was much more than a coach

to his players. He was mentor, teacher, father figure, role model,

leader and most of all, friend.”

“mr. Hank was also well respected by other schools and was

dignified in the way he treated others,” she added. “He never ran

up the scores or tried to embarrass opponents or fellow coaches.

His gentle demeanor was contagious.”

Hank now resides in Virginia with his family.

Dr. Linda Justice Teodosio '79Basketball, Lacrosse, & Softball

dr. linda Justice teodosio has traveled

the world as a sportswoman, but a

big part of her start came at mount

de Sales academy when she scored

the first lacrosse goal in Sailor history.

that first goal was just the beginning as linda became the leading

mdSa scorer during her four years at mdSa, including eight goals

against archbishop Spalding in her senior year. But prodigious

scoring did not hamper her hustle in other parts of the game as

she also led the team in ground balls.

in the winter, basketball was also on her resume. for two years

she was a member of the varsity softball squad in spring before

switching to lacrosse in her junior year when the mdSa lacrosse

team came into existence in 1978. linda was selected team

captain for basketball and twice for lacrosse. She was also named

the team’s most Valuable Player, Catonsville Times Player of the

Week multiple times and earned a lacrosse scholarship to loyola

university.

at loyola, she started throughout her college career, led the team

in scoring percentage, groundballs, and scored nine times off

of ten shots against Johns Hopkins university. She played in two

national collegiate lacrosse tournaments and was named to the

1982 all tournament team. linda was also selected to the all

South all Star team.

during linda’s post-college career, she rose to international

status playing games against england, australia, Japan, canada,

Scotland and Wales. linda returned to mdSa to help coach the

varsity and JV teams and has been a pioneer in the spread of

lacrosse to girls throughout maryland. She lives in ellicott city with

her husband, fred, and their two children, taylor and nicole '12.

linda is a physical therapist working for frederick regional Health

System as the rehab manager for the Home Health agency.

It is no secret that Mount de Sales Academy is a place that makes a lasting impression. In regard to Louise Kricker Dodd, this lasting mark is obvious.

This summer, Louise celebrated a remarkable birthday - 100 years. Louise’s niece contacted the Alumnae Relations Director at Mount de Sales to share this milestone since Louise has “always loved Mount de Sales so much.” This rejuvenated a relationship between Mount de Sales and Louise, who we believe is our oldest living alumna.

Louise graduated from Mount de Sales Academy eighty years ago in 1932. She was a boarding student who attended Mount de Sales not only through high school, but also part of middle school, as she started classes in the seventh grade. Reconnecting with Louise is a special gift that the community of Mount de Sales cherishes.

Former Alumnae Relations Director, Jenna Schuberth '05, and student, Cassie Jordan '13 visited Louise at her home at Mercy Ridge. Upon entering Louise’s apartment, she immediately extended a warm welcome with open arms and excitement. Louise

was interested in the current state of Mount de Sales and asked about the 1852 building. She inquired if the porches were still intact and wondered if we enjoyed them as much as she did. She was curious about the students’ current uniforms and compared them to her own. Louise questioned whether the Chapel of St. Francis de Sales is still in use; when she learned that it was, she was delighted to hear that daily Mass is offered in the mornings. Louise makes a point to travel to the in-house chapel at Mercy Ridge every morning for Mass.

With a fond smile, Louise noted Mount de Sales had a reputation for being strict; laughing, she shared that she regularly complained about the rules and work, but she knows the school shaped her into the woman she is today.

The greatest moment in the visit with Louise was watching her view her graduation photo. Her eyes lit up as she glanced at her fellow classmates. She was able to identify most of their names and was able to point out her roommate, Margaret Crocket ’32. It was beautiful to see that the friendship between Sailors was just as strong then as it is now.

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Louise Kricker

Dodd '32

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What was most evident in Louise’s stories and in her comparisons with the school today was the sense of pride. Despite the eighty years that passed since she walked the halls as a student, Louise is proud to have gone to Mount de Sales Academy where the Visitation Nuns influenced her daily.

Her pride soared as she listened to facts about Mount de Sales present day: where the school is at right now in our Capital Campaign, that there are nearly 500 students currently enrolled, and that everyone at Mount de Sales Academy is rooted in faith.

This pride and appreciation are shared by our alumnae and it is something that is unmatched in other schools. Louise is a shining example of the impact Mount de Sales Academy can have on not only an alumna’s character, but also an alumna’s heart.

We are so grateful to Louise for sharing her special MDSA memories with us. Happy Birthday, Louise!

“love begins in the home.” this quote from Blessed mother teresa of calcutta embodies the mission of the teens for catholic action club (tfca). recognizing that we are called to serve our families first, tfca members kicked off the 2012-2013 school year with their annual work camp and sleep over. the tfca core team, led by senior leah Henry, ran the event and encouraged the participation of the freshman class in particular as a way to jump into the Sailor sisterhood and meet new friends.

mr. cohagan, director of operations, husband of mdSa graduate mrs. cohagan '78, father of two mdSa graduates, Kate '07 and corinne '11, and an 1852 crew member, began the work camp on friday evening with his personal testimony and reason for his own service at mount de Sales academy. mr. cohagan gives credit to mount de Sales for helping to form mrs. cohagan into the wonderful person, wife, and mother that she is. Before gathering in the chapel for prayers and songs, students spent the evening scrubbing stairwells and dusting pews. Students then raced back to their sleeping areas to break out their snacks and the games, movies, and laughter began.

on Saturday morning the students were joined at 8:00 a.m. mass by the 1852 crew. the 1852 crew, unknown by many students, is comprised of past and current Sailor dads who quietly and freely give their weekend and weeknight time to repair and maintain the school. these dedicated fathers led the tfca campers in a re-painting of the school cafeteria, window washing, and the scrubbing of cafeteria chairs. the tfca core team was assisted in the coordination of the event by chaperones mrs. Verch and ms. mcdonald. When asked her impression of the weekend ms. mcdonald said, “it always amazes me what wonderful, faithful, and service-filled girls we have here at mdSa! i have been here three years now, and yet these girls still amaze me with their willingness to serve and give of themselves.”

thank you tfca and workcamp volunteers and chaperones – thank you for the love with which you serve our Sailor family.

tfca also sponsors the iPray adoration series. the next iPray is the iPray for life on thursday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for prayer, confessions, and music followed by dancing. contact Sister amelia at samelia@mountdesales.org with questions.

Student Volunteers Team up with Alumnae Dads for MDSA Service Project

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90s ..........................

Jennifer Blair Bliven '96 and husband Donald G. Bliven, II welcomed their second child, Reece Alexander Bliven, on May 22, 2012. Reece joins sister, Ciara, age 4. Jennifer is a Clinical Coordinator for Maternity Services at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO, where the couple currently resides.

00s ..........................Trish Hahn Baldwin '02 was promoted to Classified Sales Manager, Recruitment with The Baltimore Sun. Trish will be responsible for leading the recruitment and in-bound teams and working closely with the TRG call center. She is responsible for all BSMG revenue in the recruitment, private party and obituary categories. Trish is a graduate of UMBC with supplemental training in Promax Sales Training and Consulting, and CareerBuilder Products and Sales.

Danielle Ko Gaspar ’03 and her husband, Brian, welcomed their first child, Lena Therese Gaspar into the world on August 26, 2012.

00s ..........................

Stacy Bridge Morsberger '03 and her husband, Mike, welcomed their first baby, Heidi on April 16, 2012. Heidi weighed 6 lbs, 9 oz.

Kristy Armstrong Moore '04 and her husband, Justin, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Riley Marie, born July 21, 2012. Congratulations also to Riley's grandmother, Trish Armstrong, Mount de Sales Academy's head Varsity Basketball coach!

Megan Kunkle '08 graduated from Stevenson University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Megan currently teaches third grade at the School of The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on Charles Street.

Kathy Vaile Rosner '85Norma Wheatley '47

Kyle Alexander (nephew of Renee Miller, MDSA staff member)Thomas Booth (friend of MDSA) Ren Bucci (uncle of Judi Lanciotti, MDSA Vice Principal) James McDonald (grandfather of Annie McDonald, MDSA faculty member)Rosemary Gaine (grandmother of Sarah MacLean '14) Timothy M. Hillman (stepson of Bernadette Hillman '69, stepbrother of Renee Russell Hagan '92 and Christine Russell Duda '95, brother-in-law of Lisa Fonte Hillman '80) John Hudson (grandfather of McKenzie Hutchinson '14)Michelle Simone Janson (sister of Giselle Ko P'03 '05 '07 and MDSA faculty member, aunt of Danielle Ko Gaspar '03, Elizabeth Ko Elfrey '05, and Emily Ko '07)Frank Johnson (grandfather of Amanda ’14 and Hannah Ignacio ’16) Patrick “Scunny” McCusker (husband of Jacqueline Falter McCusker '86, son-in-law of Frank and Alice Marie Falter '60, brother-in-law of Deborah Doll '84, and uncle of Deanna Doll '15)Elizabeth Meehan (mother of Bettie Meehan Dragin ’59, and grandmother of Robin Dragin Reed ’86 and Nancy Dragin Van Hollen ’81) William (Bill) Ritz (husband of Barbara Leister Ritz '55)Richard Sauter (brother of Michael Sauter and uncle of Kathryn ’13 and Megan Sauter ’14)Harold Wulforst (stepfather of John Lombardi and step-grandfather of Elyse ’05 and Jordan Lombardi ’10)Tim Welsh (former spouse of Sue Welsh '60)

In MemoriamPlease pray for the following people who have entered eternal life:

Please send your news or the name of a loved one for inclusion in the View from the cupola to Karen von lange P'09 '16 at kvonlange@mountdesales.org. if you would like to include a photo, please e-mail a high resolution .jpg or .tif file along with your alumnae update.

Have you recently moved or do you have a new e-mail address? contact daniela Petchik ’03 via e-mail at dpetchik@mountdesales.org or by phone 410.744.8498 x137.

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You are invited to follow Mount de Sales Academy on Twitter @MDSAhighschool.

We invite all Alumnae, friends, and families to "Like" the "Mount de Sales Academy" page on Facebook.

Join the Mount de Sales Academy Alumnae networking group on LinkedIn.

Alumnae Save-the-Dates mark your calendar and join us for an upcoming on-campus event! check out mountdesales.org for more information, including rSVP dates.

Jan9

alumnae trivia night from 6 - 8 p.m. for recent graduates in the music Hall.

mar24

alumnae easter egg Hunt beginning at 12 noon on the Piazza.

annual crab feastthe mount de Sales academy crab feast held on october 13

was a highlight this fall for our alumnae, friends, and family. this

year brought several changes for this annual event which was

hosted by the alumnae association. this is the first year the event

moved from the outdoor parking lot on campus to the constance

and Pistorio Sports complex, the first year the event was held in

october, and the first year the event was catered by monaghan's

Pub - all major changes that had a positive impact on the event!

the atmosphere was full of fellowship and fun. this night was

especially meaningful for the classes of 1977 and 1987; both

classes used this on-campus event to reunite! gathered together

at tables reserved just for them, it was great to see these former

Sailors together again and having fun! the alumnae association

is so grateful to all who were a part of the night. thank you for

joining us and we hope to see everyone again next year!

may25

161st commencement ceremony at 3:30 p.m. in the music Hall. members of the class of 1963 are our honored guests.

Please pardon our correction from View from the Cupola v.28 i.2. On page 16, Alison Farmer's first name was misspelled.

Class of 1987 reunions attendees, with Sister Philip Joseph, O.P. Front row, from left: Chris Mellor Cline, Sister Philip Joseph, Cristina Manelli Gruss, Michelle Nunn Mahan, Colleen Kroneberger Lafferty, Judy Smolenski Sieg, and Jennifer Reynolds Fucci. Second row: Lisa Waring Williams, Christine Pigoski Fisher, Caterina Manelli Walsh, Erin Dower Lanthier, Theresa Hodge, Regina Fuerte-Smith, and Dawn Richardson Ryckman. Third row: Amy Young Hocheder Dever, Jill Hocheder Anthony, Lynda Majerowicz, Maria Kurek, Beverly Geimen Crizer, and Doreen DiSibio Stovenour.

class of 1987 reunion

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDBaltimore, MDPermit No. 6341

congratulations to the nine mount de Sales academy Seniors who were named commended Students in the 2013 national merit® Scholarship Program! Seated from left: grace Woo, Veronica rittie, marina congedo, claire Halligan, colleen finley, Helen rogers, meghan Brown, mary connolly, and ashley Santana-trebes.

National Merit Scholarship Program

commended Students placed among the toP fiVe Percent of more than 1.5

million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking the 2011 Preliminary Sat/national merit Scholarship qualifying

test (PSat/nmSqt®).

congratS! commended

StudentS