Upcoming Events
- SKAA 2nd Annual Girls Night Out—Fri., June 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room: All SKHS alumnae (’89-’08) are invited to celebrate the first full year of the Seton Keough Alumnae Association. The casual tone of the event — with a reunion feel — will provide the perfect atmosphere for alumnae to see the school again, reconnect and reminisce with old friends, and maybe even make new ones. The cost is $10 per person ($5 for the Class of ’08). Bring a little extra money for special raffles. Find and wear your name bar from your high school days and be entered to win a prize! To register, send a check for $10 made payable to “SKAA” along with your name (first-maiden-last), home address, email address, phone # and year of graduation to: Tracey Stone, Alumnae Director; Seton Keough High School, 1201 Caton Ave., Balt., MD 21227. Need more info? Contact Jennifer Holland Palmer SK’95 at jenniferhpalmer@yahoo.com or Tracey Stone at tstone@setonkeough.com.
- Celebration of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton—Sun., June 15: The arrival of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to Baltimore 200 years ago will be commemorated at the Mother Seton House — 600 N. Paca St.— with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Edwin O’Brien at 11:00 a.m., followed by refreshments and a tour. Additional information available at www.mothersetonhouse.org or at 410-523-3443. Reservations are required by June 1 to 410-728-6464 or smscbalto@verizon.net.
- Archbishop Keough Class of 1976’s 50th Birthday Party: Sat., Aug. 16, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Big sisters from 1974 are also invited to attend. For details email: our50thbirthdaybash@yahoo.com.
- Seton Keough Homecoming Festival—Sat., Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any alumnae group interested in having a booth at homecoming should contact Ms. Helen Mirick, Homecoming Coordinator, at hmirick@setonkeough.com. Last year, all three alumnae groups had a presence at Homecoming. More details about the events during the day will follow.
Seton Keough High School Has Openings for Teaching Positions
Seton Keough is accepting applications for teachers in the following departments: Religion, Foreign Language, and Mathematics. For detailed descriptions and information on how to apply please visit the Seton Keough Job Openings Web page.
Distinguished Alumnae Awards
This fall as part of the celebration of Seton Keough’s 20th anniversary, we will launch a Distinguished Alumna Award program. There will be three awards presented – one for each of the Seton, Archbishop Keough, and Seton Keough schools. In our summer issues of Seton Keough News and Alumlines, we will provide more information on the nomination process, but ask you to start thinking now of alumnae you feel are deserving of the award. Criteria will include: loyalty to Seton, Archbishop Keough, and/or Seton Keough High School; leadership in her chosen career or volunteer setting; leadership in her community; strength of character; inspiration for other young women; and supportive of Seton Keough High School. To volunteer to participate on the 20th Anniversary Committee, which will choose the winners in addition to planning other anniversary events, please contact Tracey Stone, Director of Alumnae, at tstone@setonkeough.com or 410-646-4444 ext. 1216.
Archbishop Keough Spirit Room & Reunion Day: A Great Success
The Archbishop Keough Spirit Room — a room of Keough memorabilia — was unveiled at Archbishop Keough Reunion Day on March 30th and dedicated in honor of Sr. Mary Earle Doohan. The turnout was incredible and included both alumnae and past and present faculty. Many thanks to everyone who attended and to all who worked hard to get the room ready. The room is a work in progress and we welcome anyone who wants to help with the room – including folks who are talented in the areas of sewing and scrapbooking. Contact Sharon Knisely at sharonknisely@comcast.net or 443-956-2461 if you can help.
>>View photos from Keough Day.
Requests from the Seton Alumnae Association
- If you can donate clothing display forms (not mannequins) for use in the Seton Heritage Room, please contact Edda Rosskopf at edda@rocketmail.com or 410-366-3760.
- We are looking for someone in the business or hobby of making a CD of some records of music (33 1/3 and 45 rpm) recorded by Seton music groups. If you can help us, please contact Edda Rosskopf at edda@rocketmail.com or 410-366-3760.
- The Seton Alumnae Assn. Heritage Committee is seeking donations of yearbooks from 1945, 1965, and 1970 to complete the Heritage Room collection. Contact Edda Rosskopf at edda@rocketmail.com.
Annual Appeal
If you haven't had a chance to make a contribution to this year's annual appeal, please consider making one now. Money raised from the annual appeal provides immediate assistance to the school's financial needs. Your goodness keeps alive the opportunity for hundreds of young women to develop their intellectual gifts, to expand their loving hearts, and to go forth as faithful servant leaders who can make a difference. You may download an Annual Appeal form from the Seton Keough Web site and mail to: Seton Keough High School, 1201 Caton Avenue, Baltimore, Md., 21227. Or you can make a donation with a credit card. Please call the Seton Keough Office of Advancement at (410) 646-4444 for more information. Thank you for your continued support of The Seton Keough High School. The 2007-2008 Annual Appeal ends on June 30th.
Reunions
Is it a reunion year for you? Make plans to attend or even help out with the planning. A complete list of reunions is on the Seton Keough Web site. This list is updated on a regular basis. If there is no one listed and you’d like to volunteer to chair the event, contact Tracey Stone at tstone@setonkeough.com or 410-646-4444 ext. 1216.
What’s New With You…?
The following alumnae have told us their “story” since the March issue of Alumlines was published. If you haven’t sent in an update, we’d love to hear from you. Email your “story” to tstone@setonkeough.com.
Seton
Edith Kratzmeier Sullivan S'42
My granddaughter Sarah Sullivan is graduating from Seton Keough in May of 2008. She has done very well in a great school. I am so proud of her.
Katherine Clifton Dukehart S'42
I enjoyed going to the annual visit to the Basilica in Emmitsburg and the delicious lunch at Hickory Bridge Farm. Classmates Sr. Celeste (Mabel Donahue), Sr. Mary Ann Bozel and Sr. Annina Sharper and Marge Miller were also present. Sr. Mary Claire Hughes another classmate was visited in the infirmary after having a surgical procedure. She is doing well.
Mary Crook Dilworth S'44
I continue to enjoy the learning and social experiences at the Renaissance Institute at the College of Notre Dame in Maryland.
Sylvia Lawton Hill S'46
My family consists of six daughters and five sons and now 24 grandchildren. I am recovering from heart surgery. In April I was discharged from the hospital. After several days at the home of one of my daughters (Dette), I returned to my apartment. My children's dad has a serious health problem and has developed leukemia. So please pray for all of us. Thank you.
Audrey Duerr Rost S'46
From Audrey's husband: Audrey is suffering from Alzheimers and several mini strokes. She is unable to speak and can only walk short distances with assistance. Please keep her in your prayers. We have been married 51 years and I am convinced that she is my own personal angel.
Teresa Lisle Warren S'48
It has always been a great blessing and I had many spiritual experiences while I attended Seton High School. Because of being the 12th of 15 children, my parents could not afford to send me to a Catholic high school. So the pastor in my parish (Sr. Cecilia, Msg. Mackassey) was good enough to designate a financial scholarship to me. He also chose my younger sister Evelyn Lisle Ebaugh to receive the scholarship the following year.
Mary Teresa Cortis Shaw S'48
I am the grandmother of 4; great grandmother of 3 (the greatest blessings!). I am the music director of Saint Rita's church, planning liturgies and am an organist. I am the education chairperson of the Women's Club of Dundalk. I volunteer at North Point Country Library. I am the leader of the baby boosters reading program and leader of the library adult book club.
Joan Bayline Ryan S'51
I am still employed part-time at Mercy hospital and some of my classmates are patients there and I stop to say hi. I lost my husband in Sept. of 2001, just two days before our 50th wedding anniversary. This October I became a first-time great grandmother. Her name is Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bird and she is the love of our family.
Jean Skarupa Hentschel S'49
A few of my classmates have moved into St. Elizabeth Hall at Stella Maris. We are having so much fun reuniting and remembering. Thank you, we love Seton.
Delores Elsner Manley S'52
I recently celebrated our 54th anniversary. Harry and I have seven children and have been blessed with 15 grandchildren all of whom live in the area. Thanks to my fine Seton education, although retired now, I spent 25 years as a chief financial officer for two companies. God has been good to us.
Carole Lefaivre-Rochester S'54
Our daughter Marne Rochester and granddaughters who live in Jerusalem are visitors to the United States this summer.
Audrey Bristow Yzaguirre S'56
I can't believe it has been over 50 years since I graduated from Seton. I have mostly been a stay-at-home Mom, doing periods of secretarial work. I went back to school and earned my Associate of Arts degree in General Studies in 1993. My husband Raul retired in 2004 from his civil rights job as president of the National Council of La Raza. Since then, he has worked for the Arizona State University in community development. I live with him part of the time in Phoenix, Arizona. My job now, besides being a grandma to eight and mother to six is taking care of my 96-year-old mother who travels with me between Maryland and Arizona. I also dearly love writing and working on having articles published. One day, I may return to earn my bachelors's degree. I believe tuition for me as a freshmen was $150 since I had a sister that was a senior. Wow! Much has changed.
Mary Anne Ellis Wilburn S'58
I am looking forward to attending the class of 1958's reunion.
Carolyn Cordle Stadfeld S'61
My grandchildren are attending Mt. St. Joseph and Mt. De Sales, Sacred Heart Glyndon, and Franklin High School. I am semi-retired, but I travel once a month for my job. I am a Call Center Instructor for AVAYA Communications. I am lucky enough to travel for my work to England, Germany, Budapest, Mexico, New Jersey, Colorado, and Dubai. I love to travel. My husband and I are going on a cruise this summer for my 65th birthday. We are flying to Venice, Italy and cruising to Turkey, Croatia, and Greece. I hope you are all happy and well.
Lisa Rajotte Wagner S’79
I am going to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary in September of 2008. I have two boys and a daughter, 15, 17, and 21. Josh will graduate from Kings College in 2009, Danielle (Dani) will graduate from NDP in 2008, and Zach from CHC in 2011. Dani will be attending the University of Deleware next year. We wish you all great success with the Annual Fund and keeping this school a wonderful experience for young women.
Archbishop Keough
Cynthia McLawhorn Bynoe K’79
I attended Virginia Commonwealth University upon graduating from Keough. I graduated from Coppin State College with a degree in Special Education. Served as a special education teacher & facilitator for 20 years in the Baltimore City Public School System. I taught for one year at a local private christian school. Happily married for over 20 years. I am a proud mother of three terrific children. My oldest daughter has made me a proud grandmother of one butterball of a grandson. My youngest daughter will be graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in June 08. I am currently homeschooling my youngest son who is in the 7th grade. I am the owner, designer & facilitator of a number of businesses I operate from home: Sweet Smells of Success "SCENT"sational Gifts & More / Heshima Watoto Private Tutorial / Day & After-School Care / Home School Learning Resource Center. I am trying to connect with classmates & friends who attended from 1975-1979 & 1980. I can be reached at sweetsmellofsuccess2002@yahoo.com.
Melanie Meile Garmon K’79
I am married with 2 children – a boy who is 14 and a girl who is 10. I just started my own graphic design and printing company six months ago and I'm loving life.
Sheila Toulan Reichlin K'80
I am currently living in Canton, Md. for almost four years. My last child is graduating from Seton Keough in May. I just celebrated my 26th anniversary. My oldest daughter graduated in May 2000. I work with children with disabilities. Hi to all my past Keough classmates.
Seton Keough
Tracey Kelly Handler SK’92
After graduating from Gettysburg College in 1996, I moved to Washington DC and began working at an advertising agency. After years of working in advertising in both Washington and New York, I was transferred to London as an Account Director for Microsoft. I have now been living in London for more than 2 years with my husband Michael and regularly return to Baltimore to visit my family.
Jennifer Buterbaugh Byers SK'95
Jennifer and her husband Chad welcomed their first child, Carson Elliott, on January 24th, 2008. Jennifer continues to work for Legg Mason and the family resides in Ellicott City.
Kelly Grochmal SK’00
Since graduating Seton Keough, I’ve attended classes at CCBC, and for the past 3 years I’ve been working for the Corporate office at Erickson Retirement Communities. Everything has somewhat taken a backseat to my singing career. I have been singing since I graduated and have performed in a few bands and musical projects. I was fortunate enough to be able to sing for President Bush in 2003. Oddly enough it was Condoleezza Rice’s birthday party. Colin Powell, Laura Bush, and Alan Greenspan were also in attendance. My band was also very lucky to close a show for Lionel Ritchie this past September. I became engaged in September and plan to be married on Oct. 10, 2009.
Kelly O’Connell, Danielle Provance, and Megan Carver SK’04
Kelly, Danielle, and Megan play lacrosse at the University of Denver. They were featured in an article in the Baltimore Sun on April 16 about their outstanding play at the University of Denver and how they have played together since third grade.
Lindsey Shea SK’04 and Kerry Shea SK’05
The Shea sisters were both selected to the 2008 All-American Lacrosse Conference Team. You may read about it online at NCAA.com. They play for Penn State. Next year, sister Colleen, SK’08 will also be playing at Penn State.
Seton Keough Alum in the News
The May 8th edition of the Catholic Review features a story about a Seton Keough alumna, Caitlin Dunn, SK'02 who is working with the Peace Corps in Africa. Caitlin's focus has been to educate children in a remote village in Zambia. Caitlin is working to create a community resource center that will have a library for her students and children from other villages. If you would like to reach Caitlin to learn more about her work or see how you can help, please email her at caitdunn@gmail.com or her mother, Joan Dunn, at jgd701@aol.com.
In Memorium
We have learned of the following alumnae deaths since the March edition of Alumlines:
Seton
S33 Mary Elizabeth Baublitts Miller (2003)
S33 Helen Surratt Heisler
S34 Margaret Hudson Boos
S34 Agnes Miller Ward
S34 Anna Snyder
S36 Mary Kane
S36 Sr. Elizabeth (Rita) Rickle
S37 Marguerite Dorsch Bittner
S39 Helen Woolfenden Smith
S40 Elizabeth Christopher Knickman
S41 Margaret Gibbons Tacka
S41 Rose Marie Kaveson Weal
S41 Mary Jane O’Brien Weber
S43 Dorothy Crosby Kimmitt
S43 Patricia Nyce Miller
S44 Maureen Foley Gercke
S45 Mary Louise Thieymeyer McLaughlin
S51 Janice Furlong Genson
S52 Sr. Mary Patricia Winters, D.C.
S54 Dolores Danna Butler
S55 Helen L. O’Neill Kahler
S56 Mary Clare Bullock Sladko
S58 Nancy Harig Reid
S59 Janice Waltrup Stelmach
S59 Judith Dawn Sennett Dales
S66 Monica Walker Kujawa
S84 Kelly Doughney (2002)
