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Annual Appeal | News | Upcoming Events | Reunion News |
Alumnae Updates: Seton | Archbishop Keough | Seton Keough | In Memoriam
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Annual Appeal Update
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.
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The Latest News from Seton Keough
Ms. Lori Olivi and Dr. Turner Honored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore: The Archdiocese of Baltimore honors a teacher from each school every year and picks one administrator from the entire Archdiocese as the Administrator-of-the-Year. On Wed., March 28, Ms. Lori Olivi was named Seton Keough's Teacher-of-the-Year and Dr. Curtis Turner, principal of Seton Keough, was named the Archdiocesan Administrator-of-the-Year. The Administrator-of-the-Year award is named for Doris Musil, a late Assistant Superintendent who exemplified excellence in educational leadership. Each year nominations are accepted from the entire Archdiocese of someone who best personifies Doris Musil. From the nominations one administrator is chosen. You may read about Dr. Turner's award in the April 5 issue of the Catholic Review or on the Seton Keough Web site.
Seton Keough’s Concert Band Wins First-Place: Seton Keough’s concert band came in first place and received an excellent rating at last weekend's New York band festival. After Friday's performance, the band enjoyed the weekend in New York City, with the highlight seeing Hairspray on Saturday. You may view photos of the band on the Seton Keough Web site.
Ms. Ronnie Follan named Teacher-of-the-Year: Ms. Ronnie Follan, Director of Marillac Services at Seton Keough High School, has been named Catholic Teacher-of-the-Year for the State of Maryland by the Knights of Columbus Maryland State Council. The Marillac program helps students at Seton Keough with learning differences. Ronnie was honored on Sun., March 18 at the Knights of Columbus annual Founders Day Mass and banquet. Ronnie was co-selected for this honor out of 142 nominees. Mr. and Mrs. David Shultz, parents of Emily who is a sophomore at Seton Keough, nominated Ms. Follan for the award.
Memoriabilia Wanted: The Keough Alumnae Association is working to put together a collection of Keough memorabilia for future display at Seton Keough. If you have an old uniform, jacket, gym uniform, ring, photos or any other piece of Keough history that you would like to donate, please contact Sharon Knisely at Sharon.Knisely@ssa.gov. Sharon is also looking for alumnae to help with this project.
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Upcoming Events
- Bus Trip to Emmitsburg. The Seton Alumnae Association is sponsoring a bus trip to Emmitsburg, Md. on Wed., April 11, 2007. Two buses have been reserved: one will leave from Seton Keough and the other from St. Michael's in Overlea. The tour will visit the Seton Shrine and buildings on the grounds, lunch at the Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant in Orrtanna, PA, and visit the grotto at St. Mary's in Emmitsburg. Buses will leave promptly at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Cost for the day, all inclusive, is $48.00. For further information, call Mary Anne Linardi, (410) 882-6543 or Edda Rosskopf (410) 366-3760 or email edda@rocketmail.com Reservations on a first come, first served basis.
- Seton Keough Theater Dept. presents “Odd Couple” — April 20-22: Seton Keough Theatre Department presents "The Odd Couple" on Fri., April 20, Sat., April 21, and Sun., April 22. Shows times are 7:30 on Friday and Saturday, 2:00 on Sunday. Ticket prices are $8 for students, seniors and alumnae, $10 for adults. An All-Show pass is available for $20 (three shows for the price of two!). Advance tickets for all shows can be ordered at setonkeoughtickets@hotmail.com, or you may download an order form from the Seton Keough Web site and send it to the main office. Advance sales will close on April 18th. Advance tickets can be picked up at rehearsal on April 17 or 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Seton Keough's Gala—Sat. April 28: Seton Keough will host its second annual gala from 6 to 11 p.m. The theme this year is "Springtime in Paris." Please visit the Seton Keough Web site for more information.
- Seton Keough Alumnae Association Kick-off on Fri., June 1: Join in the fun as the new Seton Keough Alumnae Association launches with a "Girls Night Out" from 6 to 8 p.m. in the courtyard at Seton Keough. All Seton Keough alumnae are invited to attend. The cost is $10 per person. Look for more information in upcoming issues of Alumlines and in your home mailbox. Remember, if you are not currently receiving newsletters and other mailings from SKHS, then we do not have your current address. Please update your information the alumnae page at www.setonkeough.com.
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Reunion News
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.
Alumnae Association Membership
Are you a member of your alumnae association? If not, well now’s the time to join! The Seton Alumnae Association has been in existence for many, many years while the Archbishop Keough Alumnae Association began in the fall of 2005. The Seton Keough Alumnae Association is just getting off the ground and is looking for members to help start its initiatives. The mission of all three is to keep the spirit of their individual schools alive while supporting the needs and objectives of the school today. More information on each alumnae association can be found on the Seton Keough Web site.
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What’s New With You…?
The following alumnae have told us their “story” since the last issue of Seton Keough News went to press. You may update your information online on the Seton Keough Web site and tell us your story so that we can share it in future issues of Alumlines e-newsletter and Seton Keough News.
Seton
Sr. Mary Elizabeth Buettner, S.S.N.D. S’55
Sr. Mary Elizabeth Buettner is celebrating her Golden Jubilee as a School Sister of Notre Dame in 2007.
Marylou Kalb Constantino S’55
My husband and I are enjoying life in Hawaii. I have two children and five grandchildren. My son is currently deployed to Iraq. I am active in the Legion of Mary, Hospital Ministry, Church Choir, Just Faith Program and Parish Social Ministry at St. Michael’s Church, Kona, Hawaii. If any Class of 1955 Setonites is planning a vacation to Kona, please give me a call. I would love to hear from you, email: mizkahuna@yahoo.com.
Adele Jefferson Richardson S’55
I retired in December of 2006 from the Sisters of the Good Shepherd where I worked as a receptionist for 31 years.
Shirley Spangler Kalinowski S’60
Shirley asks for prayers for a miracle for her daughter Elizabeth Kalinowski S’83, who has brain cancer. Elizabeth has a daughter who is only 4 years old. Elizabeth lost her battle on March 21, 2007.
Rosalie Maggitti Shaffer S'60
Last year I retired after 26 years as a Technical Information Specialist with the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service and Gary and I moved from Panama City, FL to Bradenton, FL, just south of Tampa. We're enjoying the area and taking trips. To keep active, I'm on the board of the local League of Women Voters, and I'm also writing part-time for the Bradenton Herald newspaper. Email: shaffer_us@yahoo.com.
Sharon Dunnigan Groh S’64
Sharon’s granddaughter Janna Rivera SK’09 is attending Seton Keough on an academic scholarship. Our family is extremely proud of Janna’s accomplishments.
Marie Bowers Storch S’65
I have been married for 38 years. I have a daughter who is 30 years old, and a son who is 37 and three grandchildren. I have worked at Notre Dame High School in New York with the Sisters of Mercy for the past 16 years after having spent 8 years at St. Philip and James with the Franciscans and four years at Seton with the Daughters of Charity. I made my covenant 5 years ago with the Mercy’s. God definitely had a plan for me. Best wishes and God bless you all.
Suzanne Burker MacLean S’77
My husband John and I just recently celebrated our 22nd year of marriage. This is especially monumental due to the fact we also have been working together in our New Home Building business for the past 12 years. He’s the one with the patience and fortitude!! Email: jsmaclean@comcast.net.
Mary McNeir Buscemi S’79
Mary Louise passed away in August of 2006. She is survived by three sisters, four children, and many friends. This was unexpected and premature but Louise could not truly find peace in our Lord here on earth and thus he called her home to suffer no more. She laughed and made others laugh despite her inner suffering. Some may have seen her as weak but to her sisters that loved her and her children that adored her she was resilient and brave. Like the time she stood up for me at Seton when another girl was bulling me. We are grateful for the time God shared her with us and have fond memories to reflect on. Love you Weezie!
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Archbishop Keough
Sharon Lynch Blair K’69
We have a new grandson, Noah James Blair, born on Nov. 30, 2006. He is pure joy!
Lynn Gerber Smith K’72
I will be giving various trauma nursing lectures this year in Tampa, Gulfport, Atlanta and Tucson. I was also a keynote speaker at Villa Julie College's education day, "Trauma Nursing in the 21st Century."
Erin Fitzsimmons K’75
Erin Fitzsimmons was featured in the Feb. 2 issue of Ocean City Today. Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler recently appointed her Special Assistant for the Environment. She serves as the Chesapeake Regional Director for the Waterkeeper Alliance. She holds a bachelors degree from American University, a law degree from the University of Maryland school of law, and a masters degree in Business Management from Johns Hopkins University.
Tonya Martin K’85
I have recently accepted the position of Children’s Editor at Raincoast Books in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I have been in the children’s trade book publishing industry for over 15 years, the last 13 of which were spent as an Executive Editor at Scholastic, Inc. in New York City. I also have a short story that will be included in an anthology of 10 stories to be published in Spring 2007. The title of the anthology is “The Unfortunate Circus.”
Paulette Stagg Greenblatt K’86
I am now a new mom. This is my first child, a baby boy. I am starting a new life in Maine with my second husband.
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Seton Keough High School
Jennifer March McGeehan SK'93
I am living in snowy Ohio and had great time reading the newsletter. I was thrilled to see the pictures of the Senior Prom!! I worked many hours at Charlestown during high school and remember the joy that the seniors brought to me and the smiles that we helped bring to them. Kudos to those who participated in such a touching tribute to our senior citizens.
Stephanie Roberts SK’96
In May of 2006 I graduated from the Washington Theological Union with a masters in Divinity. I am currently working on completing my thesis for a masters degree in Systematic Theology. In August of 2006, I left my position as the Pastoral Associate at St. Jude Shrine in Baltimore City for a position as Assistant Director of Campus Ministry/Pastoral Associate at Mt. St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md.
Kristin Culverwell SK’97
I am recently engaged and named Director of Production Management at a new television network called “Retirement Living TV.”
Natalie Crook Bush SK’98
I am happily married and the proud mom of a beautiful, two-year-old boy!
Christina Rowley-Porter SK’99
Shortly after graduation, I married my long-time boyfriend, Steve, and am still very happily married. We have two little boys and are residing in Rosedale in our dream home. I work with cancer patients every day and enjoy being able to help them fight the battle.
Katie Grace Small SK’01
I was married June 25, 2005 to Gregory Alan Small. We have a daughter Grace Kelly Small born August 26, 2006.
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In Memoriam
We have learned of the following alumnae deaths since the last edition of Alumlines:
Seton
S30 Margaret MOSS Cardwell
S32 Gertrude NELLIGAN Grunder
S34 Alice DONOVAN Jubb
S36 Jeanette Anna Reip
S41 Doris WILLIAMS Ashley
S44 Mary Frances DUNN McNeir
S44 Eleanor OZAZEWSKA Meyd
S45 Frances DOLAN Dobrodey
S51 Madeline BOWEN Trevino
S51 Mary Rose SHUE Nolte
S52 Bertha SAKIE Nelson
S54 Carol SHARFF Diegelman
S83 Elizabeth KALINOWSKI Harris
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