I S S U E - Mercy High School

INSIDE T H I S
I S S U E
HEART of Mercy
Alumnae Class Notes
Tuition Assistance Golf Outing
Circle of Mercy
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M E R C Y H I G H S C H O O L M A G A Z I N E
P U B L I S H E D T W I C E Y E A R L Y F O R
ALUMNAE, PARENTS & FRIENDS
SPRING/SUMMER 2011

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Created by Mercy's founding Mother of Art Sr. Mary Ignatius Denay, RSM
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Mosaic
Mercy
High School
Magazine
P U B L I S H E D
T W I C E Y E A R LY
FOR ALUMNAE,
PARENTS & FRIENDS
Editors
Margaret Haapala Kurpiers '85
Alumnae Coordinator
Julie Earle
Communications Coordinator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Heart of Mercy ............................. 3
Circle of Mercy .......................... 4-5
Mercy Moments ........................... 6
Tuition Assistance Golf Outing ...... 7
Alumnae News ............................. 8
Applauding Women
in Performing Arts ................... 9
180 Years of Mercy .................... 10
Alumnae Class Notes
& In Memory .................... 11-14
Upcoming Class Reunions ......... 15
Cover Photo: 2011 Heart of Mercy Recipients -
Mr. Will Gervais, Associate Principal, and Teresa Rotondo '11
Photo by Sharon Lemieux
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Mercy
High School
MISSION STATEMENT
Mercy High School,
a Catholic college preparatory
school for young women,
fosters spiritual, intellectual, moral,
physical, and cultural development.
Enriched by students from diverse
backgrounds, Mercy nurtures
compassionate leaders
committed to addressing
human needs, working for justice
and serving the poor.
Mercy High School Board of Trustees
W. DeWayne Wells - Chair
Cheryl Delaney Kreger, Ed.D. '66 - President
William Valade - Chair Elect
Paul E. Swanson - Treasurer
Diana M. Jacokes '67 - Secretary
Kamar Amanullah
Vanessa Denha-Garmo '88
Carol H. Dooley
Brigid Johnson, RSM '53
Mary Camille Kelley, RSM '49
Maureen McGarrigle, RSM '57
Judith Mouch, RSM
John Nantais
Anne M. Nichols '79
James H. Peppiatt-Combes
Carolyn Behringer Witte '67 - Principal
(Nonvoting Member)
Nancy Thompson, RSM '50
West Midwest Education Sponsorship
Council Liaison to Mercy High School
Board Support Staff
Will Gervais - Associate Principal
Thomas Sklut - Director of Advancement
Ismael Rodriguez - Business Manager
Administrative Team
Cheryl Delaney Kreger, Ed.D. '66 - President
Carolyn Behringer Witte '67 - Principal
Will Gervais - Associate Principal
Jonell Linskey - Dean of Students
Colleen McMaster Rozman '81 - Registrar
Alumnae Board Members
Lisa Sikorski Formosa '93 - President
Marisa Abbo '80
Sallie Hinz Atsalis '79
Katie Seefelt Baetz '90
Arleen Brennan Bonello '56
Christie Gardell Cannon '01
Danielle Dickow '00
Lisa Makar Dutton '92
Gina DeAgostino Gray '91
Mary Finger Hall-Price '73
Kimberly Blotkamp Hilliard '87
Rebecca Burnett Journigan '92
Andrea Kline '01
Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger '66
Alison Desmond Krumm '97
Margaret Haapala Kurpiers '85
Kelly Stirling McSweeney '93
Pamela Krol Morath '67
Carrie Fling Nantais '96
Tina Cyrol Russette '76
Kourtney Sterrett '83
Stephanie Dickow Surowiec '91
Eleasha Mercer Tarplin '94
Joanne Albert Walle '77
Jill Mitchell Wise '78

Heart of Mercy
Mercy High School has bestowed the prestigious Heart of Mercy Award
for the past 17 years on a student and staff member who devotedly live out
the Mercy values of Human Dignity, Service, Justice, Mercy, and Option
for the Poor. Congratulations and thank you to 2011 awardees Mr. Will
Gervais, Associate Principal, and Teresa Rotondo '11 for being inspiring
role models, selfless leaders, and compassionate ambassadors for everyone,
every day at Mercy.
Reflections on Mr. Gervais:
“Will’s ability to bring about change behind the scenes is a true gift.
He simply goes about doing what he has to do intelligently, quietly, selflessly.
He is the epitome of the adage actions speak louder than words.”
“Mr. Gervais has a sense of purpose, a focus on Mercy values, a loyal work
ethic and a personal commitment to Mercy. His work with the Sensitivity
Workshop and Human Relations Council stand as his legacy to this school.”
Reflections on Teresa:
“Teresa recognizes the uniqueness in everyone. She gives her all to
help others, respect others, and lives to serve others for God. Her faith
is so strong.”
“She is uplifting, kind-hearted, spirited and goes out of her way to make
you feel reaffirmed and accepted.”
Mr. Gervais’ Last Days at Mercy
By NEWSPRINT Copy Editor Lizzie Peterson '11
This year, we will say goodbye to someone who has worked for
a long time helping to make our school the great place it is today.
After devoting 42 years to Mercy High School, Associate Principal
Will Gervais will retire in June.
After Mr. Gervais decided to go into teaching, he transferred to
Ferris State University before finishing
his degree at Northern Michigan
University. He majored in biology with a
minor in chemistry, and later earned his
administration degrees from Michigan
State University. He took a position in
the Farmington Public Schools teaching
science classes at Power Middle School.
On a staff in-service day in 1969, he
took a tour of Mercy High School with
the Principal, Sister Camille Kelley. The building was brand new, and
Sister Camille had some interesting ideas for the school. Mr. Gervais
was impressed by all of the new facilities, and asked if there were
any science positions available. Sister Camille said that there may be,
and so he applied for a job.
“I thought it was just an incredible school,” said Mr. Gervais.
Mr. Gervais started out teaching biology and a general science class.
Once Sister Camille retired, Sister Nancy Thompson became Principal
and the Associate Principal position was available. Mr. Gervais applied
for it, and he’s held the position ever since. Mr. Gervais has greatly
All Heart of Mercy honorees are listed on a plaque in the Mercy Reception Area.
Their legacies live on even if they have left the halls of Mercy.
Heart of Mercy Award Recipients
YEAR STAFF STUDENT
2010 Colleen Rozman, Registrar Rachel Yaldoo '10
2009 Ann Lusch, Teacher Megan Devine '09
2008 Ronald W. Sill, Teacher Helen Marie Berg '08
2007 Peter McGrane, Teacher Alyson Ponto '07
2006 Kathleen Kitzmann, Teacher Katherine Renfer '06
Lauren Bennett '06
2005 Carol MacLennan, Pastoral Minister Megan O’Brien '05
2004 Mary Harkness, Staff Asst. Coord. Sara E. Larson '04
Janice Mordenski, Teacher Mary Honorah McEvoy '04
Lydia Wylie-Kellerman '04
2003 Richard Foster, Maintenance Karen Kudelko '03
2002 Jeannine Huges, Administrative Asst. Kaitlyn Hayes '02
2001 Carol Crusoe, Teacher Angela Arcori '01
Sr. Regina Marie Doelker, RSM, President
2000 John Gernacy, Teacher/Registrar Carmen Krystyniak '00
Gerry Meloche, Teacher
1999 Doug Engler, Counselor Lena Leon '99
1998 Particia Atchinson, Service Coordinator Theresa Franzinger '98
1997 George Wright, Teacher Vanessa DeSousa '97
1996 Kathryn Ling, Teacher/Pastoral Minister Jessica Jorissen '96
Sr. Jane Mackowiak, RSM, Principal’s Secretary
1995 Pat Rossio, Counselor Kristen Strausbaugh '96
1994 Sister Marie Henderson, RSM, Teacher
enjoyed his years at Mercy, with all of the
challenges and opportunities that the school
has to offer. He has worked with Human
Relations Council, and has been a major contributor to the Cultural
Sensitivity Workshop, Ethnic Bazaar, and the Black History Month
assembly. “My work with Human Relations
Council and the cultural sensitivity workshops has
been very rewarding for me,” said Mr. Gervais.
“He’s just a very genial, warm, and engaging
person,” said English teacher and HRC
moderator Mike Gruber. “At the [cultural
sensitivity workshops] he’s always a very sensitive
voice for the girls to respond to. He responds to them
very warmly and tries to get them to see how special
they are in making Mercy special.”
Mr. Gervais has also been an advocate for the integration of
technology in the school. He has worked tirelessly researching and
staying current on the directions technology seems to be taking. “Mercy
is a forward-thinking institution, a school that continues to change as the
educational landscape has changed. For that, I am very proud,” said Principal
Carolyn Witte. “Mr. Gervais certainly has been an integral part of that change.”
Mr. Gervais says he will miss all the people at Mercy, the daily
interaction with students, parents, teachers, and board members.
“Mr. Gervais has always been there and been very supportive throughout my
years on HRC,” said senior Jasmine Hart. “I’ll really miss him next year.”
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CIRC LE OF MERC Y
“For the Circle of Mercy is timeless: it is Spirit of Life itself.”
Catherine McAuley, Founder of the Sisters of Mercy, began her
ministry in 1827. She recognized a need and fulfilled a dream,
“No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful
instruction of women.” Mercy High School lives out her timeless vision
striving to provide the finest education to young women of all economic
backgrounds. The Circle of Mercy is a group of givers providing
scholarships and tuition assistance to ensure students who dream of
a Mercy experience are afforded the opportunity. Their support is
structured as an endowed scholarship fully funded or funded over time.
It can also be a financial commitment over a specific period of time,
usually 4 or more years, to be used for tuition aid. Mercy awarded close
to $400,000 in scholarships and tuition assistance last year. Together we
are making a difference and helping to expand the Circle of Mercy.
The 2nd Annual Circle of Mercy donor reception was held February
8, 2011 to rejoice in the common bond that unites those who have been
touched by Catherine’s legacy and Mercy’s mission. This wonderful
evening connects donors and recipients and is a powerful example of
what contributing to the everlasting effect of the Circle of Mercy can
mean. “I enjoyed the Circle of Mercy dinner. It was so nice be able to meet
and spend time with the Wahls who helped make my attendance at Mercy
possible.” Jackie Wilke '12.
Scholarships are not just money. They are blessings in the lives of young women.
They are opportunities for the future. They are experiences waiting for us to
discover. A simple “thank you” does not seem enough.
Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2011
Tuition assistance from Mercy gave me the opportunity to obtain a college
preparatory education in a friendly but competitive environment. The teachers
were not only caring classroom instructors but mentors as well. The Mercy
experience was truly the foundation of a lifelong commitment to excellence.
Tuition Assistance Recipient, Class of 1982
Judy Wahl, Jackie Wilke '12, Dave Wahl
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From the “The Circle of Mercy” song written by Jeannette Goglia, RSM
Patricia Hammell
(Mary Farley Memorial Scholarship Fund),
S. Regina Marie Doelker, RSM '56
Join the Circle of Mercy
• Make a financial commitment of $2,500
or more for four or more years, allowing us
to assure a student of consistent financial
assistance during her time at Mercy High
School.
• Invest $25,000 or more as an endowed
fund with a one-time gift or over a series
of years. Once we have received at least
$10,000 we will begin your fund. One year
after contributions reach the $25,000 level,
we will begin to make gifts to your area of
interest at Mercy High School.
Endowed funds may be established for
virtually any aspect of operations, as
agreed by the donor and the school.
Tuition assistance is our largest and most
popular fund focus, however, there are
also funds restricted to the physical plant,
programming, and “unrestricted” funds
to be used in the area of greatest need as
defined by the school.
For more information, please contact
Director of Advancement Tom Sklut at
248-893-3538 or twsklut@mhsmi.org.

CIRC LE OF MERC Y
“In Mercy, the Spirit – hope will lift us out of doubt.
In Mercy, we join with one another on our journey.”
The Catherine and George Wright, Sr.
Endowed Fund
The Wright Family established an endowed
fund in the name of their parents: The Catherine
and George Wright, Sr. Endowed Fund. The
objective of this fund is to provide financial aid
for one or more Mercy High School students.
Three out of the four children born to George H. Wright, Sr.
Catherine and George Wright have a direct
connection to Mercy High School. Alice graduated
in '67, Julie graduated in '69 and George taught religion from 1970 to 2007.
“Catholic education was very important to our parents as reflected in the
fact that my sister and I attended Mercy and our brothers George and Bob
attended University of Detroit High School. The fact that our brother ended up
teaching at Mercy was icing on the cake as far as our parents were concerned.
It was very natural, then, for us to think about honoring our parents by
establishing an endowed fund in their name,” says Julie Wright Fisher '69.
George says, “Our family was of modest means but somehow our parents
sacrificed to send us to Catholic schools. Every one of us (and our spouses)
achieved an advanced degree and at some time in our careers has taught.
And talk about multi-generational influence: of 12 grandchildren, 8 have been
teachers.”
When Catherine Wright passed away on February 16, 2010, at the age
of 96, the four children and their spouses came together and decided that
they would honor Mr. and Mrs. Wright for their gifts of family values and
support of education by endowing this fund to carry on their legacy in
perpetuity. This generous gift makes the Wright Family members of the
Circle of Mercy.
Alice Wright Gilbert '67 says, “We are grateful to Mercy for this
opportunity to honor our parents with an endowed scholarship to help
make the Circle of Mercy grow even wider.”
– From the “The Circle of Mercy” song written by Jeannette Goglia, RSM
The Wright Family
SR. REGINA MARIE DOELKER, RSM '56
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND -
$87,586
This endowed fund was established in honor of
Sr. Regina Marie Doelker, RSM '56 at the
announcement of her transition from the Presidency
of Mercy High School. At this point, 166 donors
have contributed to this special scholarship.
Sr. Regina commented, “I am overwhelmed and so
grateful for the generosity of so very many people.
They have all helped make it possible for young
women to receive a Mercy education, clearly a cause
near and dear to my heart.”
THANK YOU
BARBARA TEAGAN STONE '60
Mercy High School received
a generous bequest from the
estate of Barbara Stone '60.
“We were saddened to hear
of Barbara’s death but so
warmly surprised when we
found that she remembered
us in her will,” said Mercy
President Dr. Cheryl Delaney
Kreger '66.
“Barbara was the glue that held our class together
through the years. Her drive and interest in
maintaining contact meant that we never missed a
5-year reunion. She was humorous, positive, calm,
an effective and efficient leader. Barbara loved her
time at Mercy High School and was aware of how
Mercy values affected all of our lives,” said classmate
Maryann Lanzetta Brady.
Remembering Mercy High School in your will or estate
plan is a wonderful way to leave a lasting legacy, capable
of changing the lives of young women forever. For more
information, please contact Director of Advancement
Tom Sklut at 248-893-3538 or twsklut@mhsmi.org.
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MERC Y MO M E NTS
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Challenge Based Learning
Step-By-Step Process
• e Big Idea
• Essential Questions
• e Challenge
• Guiding Questions and Activities
• Guiding Resources
• Solutions and Presentations
Mercy Teachers Cathy Riley, Carol Shea,
Susan Smith, and Larry Baker. (above)
VIEW THIS VIDEO - Pink Glove Love
“I loved the Pink Glove video. What a wonderful
example of the spirit and creativity of Mercy
students I remember so well from my days.
It’s great to see it still thrives today at Mercy.”
- Marilyn Mazur '68.
Have you seen it? With 29,232+ YouTube
views the Mercy Pink Glove Dance Video
is a footloose and fantastic production.
Congrats to NEWSPRINT and Erin Pienta '12
who filmed, produced, directed, and inspired
Mercy. Search ‘MercyHighMI’ on YouTube.
Apple Educators + 3 Mercy Teachers + 3 Mercy Classes = Cool CBL!
Apple Distinguished Educator '09 and Mercy Social Studies/English Teacher Mr. Larry Baker
submitted an application for 3 faculty members to participate in an ambitious Challenge Based
Learning K-20 Pilot Program for Apple Education. Sixty-eight schools applied, and Mercy’s team
was among 19 selected for CBL training in Dallas and participation in an extensive research project
with Apple. Universities, private, public, charter, and special needs schools were selected since
they educate a rich variety of communities. Included were two international schools (Calgary,
Melbourne), four elementary schools (VA, TX, IL, CA), four Middle Schools (HI, FL, IL, NC), five
high schools (MHS, CA, OH, NE, AZ), and four Universities (IN, OH, TX, FL). Applicants were
selected based on the school’s willingness to engage in student-centered, inquiry driven curriculum
design. A stipulation of participating was the team’s willingness to use Apple technology for the
research plan. Consequently Mercy purchased a set of iPod Touches.
The Mercy teacher team consisting of Susan Smith (Art), Carol Shea (Language), and Cathy Riley
(Science) who attended this Apple CBL Dallas training carefully plotted a terrific real-world
project to study the connections of design across curriculum. They decided to mix three extremely
different classes - Biology / French 3 / Drawing 1 - into teams to tackle the following challenge:
USE DESIGN TO IMPROVE THE CAFETERIA ENVIRONMENT.
Ms. Smith featured a challenge video with graphic documentary evidence of our cafeteria's present
plight, but also depicted inspiring designs which teased at possibilities. Mrs. Shea clearly explained
the approach of the project and Mrs. Riley started exploring the challenge with the students.
The launch event on February 1 was documented on video and the entire experience has been
completely transparent in the hope of demonstrating the value of CBL.
A total of 76 students were divided into 15 groups with girls ranging from grades 9 through 12.
These students collaborated in interdisciplinary groups through early March to work toward a
solution to their challenge. They held meetings, communicated via Google docs and Moodle using
their Tablets, recorded personal reflections and video interviews on their iTouches, conducted
online surveys, created posters, and much more to document their progress toward a solution. See
how far they’ve come by visiting mhsmi.org and Mr. Baker’s web site allcbl.com. There are many
links to the Apple CBL community site, student reflections, upcoming presentations, solutions and
more ongoing challenges from this innovative educational initiative.
NEWSPRINT NOW
Check out more Mercy Moments
at NEWSPRINTNOW.NET,
the official website of Mercy
High School’s student publication
Newsprint. Newsprintnow.net is
updated daily with web-exclusive
stories, photos, videos, polls,
student spotlights, fashion tips,
and more! Browse around,
comment on a story, and share
the site with friends and family.

MERC Y MOM E NTS
Go Marlins!
National Letters of Intent:
Maria Bagardi SWIM SCHOLARSHIP University of Toledo
Nikki Barczak SWIM SCHOLARSHIP
University of North Carolina
Emma Craig SWIM SCHOLARSHIP Miami University Ohio
Taylor Steffl SWIM SCHOLARSHIP University of Buffalo
Abbey Lovat BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP Hillsdale College
Janelle McQueen BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Texas Southern University
SWIM and DIVE: Division II State Champions fourth year in a row;
Oakland County Champions; Catholic League Champions
VOLLEYBALL: Class A State Runner Up; Regional Champions,
District Champions, Catholic League Champions
GOLF: 3rd place in State, 2nd place in Catholic League
POMPON: 3rd Place in Catholic League,
placed in Class A-Division 1 Regionals
BASKETBALL: Catholic League Champions, District Champions
BOWLING: Catholic League Champions
Tuition Assistance makes a difference
for girls who otherwise would not
be able to attend Mercy High School.
Please join us
for the Make a Difference for Mercy Golf Outing
at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center
in Plymouth, MI on Monday, June 20, 2011.
Invest in Mercy Girls! • Sponsor • Donate • Golf
Above: Photo courtesy of studentandathlete.com.
Above: Photo courtesy of studentandathlete.com.
Your support will directly help Mercy High School continue to provide a superior educational
experience for young women. We hope everyone will participate in this classic, spirited event.
mhsmi.org/advancement/golf ~ alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org ~ 248.476.3270
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ALUMNAE NEWS
2011 Distinguished Alumna
Mercy High School is proud to announce the
recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Alumna
Award, Luanne Thomas Ewald '87. Luanne’s
selection reflects her untiring service to her
family, her profession, her community, and her
Mercy High School sisters. On April 17, 2011
Luanne will be presented with the award at the
7th Annual Tea for Tuition.
Luanne is Vice President of Business Development and Strategic
Planning at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, a Detroit Medical
Center (DMC) hospital, and has primary responsibility for Network
Development, Strategic Planning, and Physician Relations.
The Class of 1987 writes, “Luanne served as class president in 1987 and
hasn’t slowed down since. She quickly climbed the corporate ladder as a hospital
administrator and became a vice president at age 29. She continues to make a
difference in our community by offering her time, talents, and treasures to many
organizations.”
Luanne serves on the boards of the following organizations:
Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Big Brother Big Sisters of
Southeast Michigan, Junior Achievement of Southeast Michigan, Girl
Scouts of Southeast Michigan, One Heartland, Leadership Detroit,
and the Michigan Healthcare Executives Group and Association.
Additionally, she mentors young women interested in the field of
hospital administration and chairs the Linda A. Transou Melanoma
March, in memory of Linda Raymond Transou '87.
Luanne’s professional accolades include: 2007 – Crain’s Detroit Business
40 Under 40; 2008 – Detroit Regional Chamber Horizon Award;
and 2009 – Detroit Young Professionals Vanguard Award.
Over the years Luanne has continually demonstrated her dedication
and service to Mercy High School. She has served as Chair and
Keynote Speaker of Mercy’s Career Day, Alumnae Board Member,
Cheerleading Coach, and Keynote Speaker at the 2009 Science Wing
Dedication. Most recently, Luanne has been a leading member of the
planning committee for the 2010 and 2011 Women Mean Business
Symposiums.
As the Class of 1987 notes, “Luanne has clearly made a difference in the lives
of her Mercy sisters by lending her hand or heart whenever needed. She captures the
true meaning of the Mercy spirit and values.”
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Tea for Tuition
Sunday, April 17, 2011
2pm - 4pm
Mercy High School
There’s still time to be an “AbsenTEA” donor.
Contact the Alumnae Office at 248.476.3270 or alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org
Mercy Volunteer Corps
Are you looking for a meaningful
post-graduate commitment? Looking for
a career change? Taking a new look at retirement?
Feeling a call to serve others? Then think Mercy Volunteer
Corps (MVC). Mercy Volunteer Corps is a year-long program
for women and men over the age of 21. The emphasis of the
program is service, community and spirituality. Volunteer
possibilities include teaching, nursing, homeless shelter, clinics,
children’s programs, and social service agencies in both urban
and rural areas and on Indian reservations. Room, board,
medical insurance and a small stipend are provided. Student
loan deferments are available. Volunteers are entitled to
AmeriCorps Education Awards.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
(215) 641-5535 www.mercyvolunteers.org
Megan Carolin '05 (right) with Detroit Cristo Rey student.
“Reconnecting with Mercy through MVC was a true blessing. I worked
at Detroit Cristo Rey High School and grew to love the kids. Their stories
touched my heart. I knew each of them by name, and I will never forget
them. They helped give me the best year of my life. I am grateful that I
found MVC. Not only did I get a year of experience in my field of work,
but I grew spiritually and emotionally. I learned how to live a little bit
more simply and made best friends in my community members. I also
reconnected with the Sisters of Mercy and witnessed their good works
every day. It is an outstanding program.” - Megan Carolin '05
Class of 1960 Celebrates 50 Years
Ninety-five members of the Class of 1960 came together for
their Golden Jubilee reunion September 25, 2010 at Western
Golf & Country Club in Redford, MI. Classmates renewed
friendships, shared fond memories, and celebrated the
lives of deceased classmates with a memorial ceremony.
Congratulations to the Class of 1960!

APPL A U D I NG WOM E N I N PERFORM I NG AR TS
Student Spotlight
Emily Shimskey '11
is one of only six
women admitted
to the prestigious
University of
Michigan School of
Music, Theater, and
Dance. Emily was invited to audition after
an arduous application process including an
academic review as well as monologue, voice,
and movement performances. The University
of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and
Dance is one of the finest performing arts
schools in the U.S. and boasts a small selective
student body. “I'm very excited to be surrounded by
other people who have the same drive and passion for
theatre,” says Emily. Her extensive performing
arts involvement at Mercy includes named
roles in nine Mercy productions and courses
in Speech, Acting 1 & 2, Oral Interpretation,
Theatre Production, Actor’s Workshop,
and Broadcasting. She’s also a member of
the Mercy Mimes, International Thespian
Society, Lakeland Players Acting Troupe, and
is a Forensics National Qualifier.
Drama Day!
The Performing Arts Department hosted a Drama
Day Workshop "Spotlight on You" this school
year for 7th and 8th graders. Many students
participated in four individual sessions on Improv,
Auditioning, Stagecraft, Technical Theatre,
Costuming, Miming, Broadcasting, Makeup, and
Special Effects Makeup. An extensive workshop
in Musical Theatre engaged 26 middle school
students who learned the vocals and dance
choreography for the lively musical number
"You Can't Stop the Beat" from "Hairspray."
A Curtain Call Assembly was held in the auditorium
to showcase what the students studied. Instructors
for the day included theatre teachers Mrs. Kathy
Sill and Mr. Ron Sill and music teacher Mrs. Amy
Malaney.
Alumnae Spotlight
Auxiliary staff included: Mrs. Anne Sill Eddy '98, Assistant Technical Director
and makeup artist; Miss Krista Eschbach, choreographer for Mercy's
musicals; and Mrs. Sandra Legg, costume designer. Mercy girls who assisted
included Thespian Society members, Mercyaires and Mercy Mimes.
"Drama day was a fun way to express yourself through music and a great
way to meet new people that share the same interests as you. Also, the
workshop was such a great introduction to how the Mercy experience is
going to be!" - Madeline Flynn '15
Andrea Salloum '84
• Actor and Artistic Director Kidworks Touring
Theatre Chicago
"I took my first acting class at Mercy my junior year
and knew that's what I wanted to do the rest of my life.
Today I perform, write, direct, and teach drama. I am
also a freelance actor in film/TV and theatre. Mercy
taught me to be a strong, independent woman and to
follow my dreams."
Nivia Davis '98
• Key 2nd Assistant Director and Stage Manager
• Member of Directors Guild of America
"Mercy instilled in me that women can make a difference
and that is what I strive for everyday in my career.
God has made the plan, it's up to me to follow it."
Ashley Bahri '04
• Professional Opera Singer, New York City
"I truly believe that combining the concept of women
who make a difference with the power of God,
makes anything possible."
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Mercy education has a long and rich history. It is a ministry rooted in the tradition of
Catherine McAuley. It is a ministry 180 years strong which continues through the work
of the Sisters of Mercy of the Institute of the Americas. The congregation of the Sisters
of Mercy was founded on December 12, 1831 in Dublin, Ireland by Catherine McAuley.
Catherine was born in 1778 and at the age of 40 used her inheritance to lease property on Baggot Street for
the purpose of building a large house for religious, educational, and social services for women and children.
On September 24, 1827, the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, the first residents came to live in the house known as the
first House of Mercy. Today it is the International Center for the Mercy sisters around the globe.
Between 1829 and 1830, after prayerful deliberation and consultation with the Bishop of Dublin, Catherine
agreed to found a religious congregation of women dedicated to serving the poor, especially women
and children. She and two of her associates entered the Convent of the Presentation Sisters in Dublin on
September 8, 1830, to begin formal preparation for vowed religious life. On December 12, 1931, now known
as Foundation Day, the trio pronounced vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and the service of the poor, sick,
and uneducated, and thus the Sisters of Mercy became a reality. After opening twelve original foundations in
Ireland and England, Catherine died at Baggot Street on November 11, 1844 at the age of 63.
We Are Called to Tell the Story
By invitation from the President of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Sister Mary Waskowiak,
RSM, Mercy secondary and elementary schools were invited to share in a celebration of Catherine McAuley’s
journey. This observance, which commemorates the 180th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Mercy,
began on Mercy Day September 24, 2010 and will continue through Foundation Day December 12, 2011.
It is a focused period of learning, sharing, remembrance and recommitment to the Mercy charism, tradition,
and core values. A time to honor the vision and work of the Sisters of Mercy and their co-ministers, and to sow
seeds of Mercy for the future.
Who will tell the story? We will! Why? Because we believe in its power. Because WE ARE MERCY. This is the story
of women of faith who believe that care and compassion, prayer, and service to God through service to the
People of God is their call. It is the story of Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy and their lay colleagues, who
founded, built and staffed the schools we name as Mercy schools today. Their story is our story. Students and
staff tell the story. We pray, we serve, we educate. Graduates live the story through experience, knowledge, and
leadership. This story has the power to influence lives, to challenge all, especially the young. It offers meaning
and belonging and purpose. We will tell the story, seek to live the story, and continue to write the story in fidelity
and hope for the future.*
*Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Mercy Education Enduring Mission, rev. for 05-06.
Mercy Ministry
Although education is but one ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, there are 41 secondary and 21 elementary Mercy
schools in the Americas. The Sisters of Mercy live and minister throughout the world: Argentina, Australia,
Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chili, Columbia, England, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Ireland, Italy,
Jamaica, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saipan, Sierra Leone, South
Africa, El Salvador, and Thailand.
180 Years of Mercy
“We pray that we will be Mercy today. We pray that we will make a difference through Mercy today. We pray that our
faith in God will continue to grow. We pray that we will believe in one another and love one another. And we pray that
we will follow in Catherine's footsteps and write the next chapter of the Mercy story. We are called to live the story of
Catherine McAuley, to serve all with mercy, justice, humility and compassion.”- Excerpt from Mercy Day Prayer 2010
Mercy International Center
For more stories
and news about the
Sisters of Mercy of
the Americas, visit
sistersofmercy.org
and for the Sisters of
Mercy West Midwest
Community, visit
mercywestmidwest.org.
Sculpture by S. Marie
Henderson, RSM,
Former Mercy Art Teacher
For additional
information about
the mission of Mercy
schools and the
Network for Mercy
Education, visit
netmercyed.org.

ALUMNAE CLASS NOT E S
1940s
Patricia Knoff Augustine '49 is proud
to announce that her daughter Lynne
graduated from Wayne State Pharmacy
School and is now a Doctor of Pharmacy,
working for Walgreens. Her son Michael
became a first time father at the age of 47.
1950s
Dorothy Bomya Olness-Lane '55 and her
husband moved from Prescott, AZ to
Marana, AZ and love living in their
“over-50” community.
1960s
Judy Andersen
Cates '60 belongs
to the Saints, a
Chicagoland group
of volunteers for
the performing
arts. She serves as
an usher for many
performing arts
venues, big and
small. She has also participated in Public
Television's call-in fund-raising weekend
and has narrated guided trolley tours of
Hyde Park, Illinois during its art fair. Judy
enjoys her pastime and hopes to contribute
more volunteer hours upon retirement.
Kathryn Kurtz Fashoway '62 is happy to be
grandmother to Anna Kathryn Reinowski,
born January 5, 2011. Anna joins big
brother Anthony.
In December, members of the Class of
1962 visited St. Mary’s Residence in Detroit
to present Sister Hyacintha (Sisters of Divine
Charity) with funds collected from class
members and friends. Pictured from left
to right: Mary Galvin, Sister Hyacintha,
Cheryl Hill Qua, Kathryn Kurtz Fashoway.
Not pictured is Patricia Kelly Domka. The
class is planning their 50-year reunion.
Carol Sowey Winkler '67 and her husband
built their dream house in Interlochen, MI
and moved in on July 1, 2010. Daughter
Jill Winkler Douglas '98 and her husband
gave Carol her first grandchild, Jacob, in
2008. Son Jeff and his wife welcomed
Charlie Christmas Eve 2010. “God has
truly blessed us,” says Carol.
Michelle Brancheau Gregg '68 has been
retired from teaching for nine years. She
and her husband Carl reside in North Fort
Myers, FL for seven months each year.
The couple has discovered golf and a whole
new lifestyle that no longer includes snow.
Michelle says life is good!
1970s
Debora Philbin Bilicki '72 has been married
to James for 28 years. She works at
Team Detroit in Dearborn, MI. Son Brian
graduated from the College for Creative
Studies (MI) in May 2010. Son Kevin
attends Oakland Community College (MI).
Deborah is an avid gardener.
Dr. Mary Beth O’Connell '74 is co-editor of
“Women’s Health Across the Lifespan:
A Pharmacotherapeutic Approach,” the
first women’s health textbook for pharmacy.
Mary Beth is an associate professor
in the Pharmacy Practice Department
at the Eugene Applebaum College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wayne
State University (MI). She is also a geriatric
ambulatory care pharmacy specialist with
the Detroit Medical Center Geriatric Center
of Excellence.
1980s
Marisa Abbo '80 is physician-in-charge at
Covenant Community Care, a faith-based
Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated
to providing primary health care to the
uninsured and underinsured of Southwest
Detroit.
Marcy McGarrigle Smith '81 is the head
coach of a middle school volleyball team
in Wake County, NC. In October 2010,
she organized the first Dig Pink Match
for a middle school, to benefit the Susan
G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer
Research.
Several 1985 classmates gathered for a
ladies weekend in Kalamazoo, MI.
Pictured left to right are Maureen Kelly
Krause, Kathy Doran Little, Lee Ffrench, Jill
Anstett McBride, Katy Kelly Rose. (below)
Julie DeWard '87 is a Theater Instructor
at Oakland Community College (MI), a
choreographer, a director, an actress, and
an English ACT tutor. She has completed
a music video, has gotten into film, and is
working on a novel.
Pamela Davis
VandeVord '88,
associate professor
of biomedical
engineering at
Wayne State
University (MI),
received the
prestigious
Presidential Early
Career Award
for Scientists
and Engineers
on December
13, 2010 in
Washington, DC.
VandeVord was nominated by the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs for her
research on brain injuries among soldiers.
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ALUMNAE CLASS NOT E S
1980s continued
Cindy Wilsher Romano '89 and husband
Bill proudly announce the birth of their
son, Remy Blu, November 5, 2010. The
family lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, where
Bill is in private practice with Vascular
and Interventional Physicians and Cindy
will graduate with her MBA in June 2011.
1990s
Kathleen McDonald Sevener '90 is
an assistant professor of mechanical
engineering at Valparaiso University
(IN). Kathleen worked in the aerospace
industry for six years before returning
to academia. Currently, she teaches
materials and mechanical engineering
courses to undergraduate engineering
majors and researches high temperature
materials for aerospace applications.
Kathleen holds a B.S. in Metallurgical
and Materials Engineering and a Ph.D. in
Materials.
Eleasha Mercer '94, Mercy Mathematics
and Business teacher, married Mr. Darryl
Tarplin on November 27, 2010. (below)
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Four Mercy girls met up and competed
in the Island Lake of Novi, MI Triathlon
in August 2010. From left to right:
Tina Leo Donigian '96, Cheryl Madej
Polakowski '87, Tina Madej Ramirez '95,
and Vanessa DeSousa '97. (above)
Alison Desmond '97 (below) married Alex
Krumm on October 15, 2010 at St. Hugo
of the Hills Stone Chapel. The reception
was held at Andiamo Italia in Warren.
Courtney Leh Eastman '97 was the
Matron of Honor, and Katie Scallen
Lee '95 was a bridesmaid. Other Mercy
alumnae in attendance were Anne Ward
Marion '97, Kathy August Corona '97,
and Erin Scallen Dery '99. Alison and
Alex reside in Birmingham, MI. (left)
Danielle Rafols Walker '97 graduated
from Purdue University (IN) School of
Veterinary Medicine in 2005. She
married Clint Walker in 2008. Their
daughter, Eve Cindell Walker, was born
on April 24, 2010.
2000s
Rebecca McKernan Sanderson '00 and
husband Michael celebrated the birth of
their first child, Isabella Rose, on November
10, 2010. Bella joins older brother Bryce.
The family resides in Warren, MI. (below)

ALUMNAE CLASS NOT E S
2000s
Jessica Beaman, MPH '01 is a third year
medical student at Pritzker School of
Medicine, University of Chicago. She
received a 2011 Leadership Award from
the American Medical Association
Foundation for her global work in
evidence-based interventions and
community-based research. Her interests
are in reproductive health care and
underserved populations. Jessica has
traveled extensively and has been a part of
addressing the various issues that neglected
communities face both here and abroad.
She holds Bachelor of Science and Master
of Public Health degrees.
Carrie Denton '01 married Bradley Herrema
on July 19, 2009 at Elings Park in Santa
Barbara, CA, where they now reside.
Friends from the Class of 2002 visited New
Orleans, LA together in February 2011.
Pictured left to right are Leslie Banas, Beth
Rutkowski, Jessica Fishwick, Moira Cronin,
Pooja Gulati. (below)
Danielle Rabahy Brandon '03 and husband
Matt welcomed their son, Zachary James,
born October 5, 2010. The family moved
from California to Virginia in early 2011 as
part of a military base change. Danielle
stays home to care for Zachary and sister
Charlotte, and Matt serves with the Marines.
Karen Kudelko '03 graduated from Yale Law
School in 2010 and received a fellowship
from the school to work at the nonprofit
organization Lakeshore Legal Aid in Port
Huron, MI. She will provide free legal
services to domestic violence survivors.
(above)
Eleana Milewski '04 is a Sales and
Marketing Associate for the Arizona
Cardinals National Football League team.
Aisa Villarosa '04 is the first Wayne State
University (MI) law student to win a
Skadden Public Interest Fellowship. Aisa
is a clerk for the Michigan Children’s Law
Center, president of the Wayne State Law
Student Bar Association of Governors, and
associate editor of the Wayne Law Review.
Among her many volunteer efforts, Aisa is
a member of the Reading Corps, mentoring
children in Detroit Public Schools, and
cofounded The 313 Project which
encourages
WSU students
to volunteer
in their
community.
She is engaged
to Eric Berg.
Aisa was
featured in the
February 20,
2011 edition of
the Detroit Free
Press. To read
the article,
visit Mercy in
the News at
www.mhsmi.
org/in_the_
news/2011/
january_
february.
Megan Carolin '05 is awaiting a decision
regarding graduate school. She hopes to
enroll in the fall. After working at Detroit
Cristo Rey as a counselor through Mercy
Volunteer Corps (MVC), Megan has
determined that she wants to become a
school social worker. She still volunteers at
Cristo Rey as a tutor. Alumnae interested in
MVC may contact Megan at 248.229.0075
or mcarolin05@gmail.com
Krysta Milewski '05 is a first grade teacher
at a charter school in St. Louis, Missouri.
She is also the head dive coach and
assistant swim coach.
Megan O’Neill '06, left, and Allison
Campbell '04 bumped into each other at
Clinton Global Initiative University. Megan
was working on a center for orphans in
Africa, and Allison was representing Walmart
as a part of its sustainability team. (below)
Nicole Rotondo '06 is engaged to John
Battista, an Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (MI)
alum. They will be married at Orchard
Lake St. Mary’s on October 15, 2011.
Katie Sieracki '06 is head baker at Just
Baked, a Livonia, MI gourmet cupcake
shop and bakery.
Alexa Milewski '09 is a sophomore in
Nursing at Saint Louis University (MO) and
a member of the university’s swim team.
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In Memory
Mercy Alumnae
Jane Anne Sugrue Ryan '49, July 2010
Mary Alice Jahn Kochie '50, July 2010
Martha Mary McCormick Shover '50,
January 2011
Mary Anne Mangelsen '51, December 2010
sister of Virginia Gellenbeck Sachs '61,
Carole Gellenbeck Kellogg '63, and
Nancy Gellenbeck McPhail '65
Claire Hackett Priebe '55, October 2010
Patricia Swift Craig '56, November 2010
Rosemary Butler Fillion '58, January 2011
mother of Katherine Fillion Ambrose '83 and
sister of the late Katherine Butler Brust '50
Mary Messingschlager '58, December 2010
Patricia McKelsky '60, February 2011
Marion Lamb Strable '60, August 2010
Helen Rahaley Belke '67, July 2010
sister of Nancy Rahaley Hawley '65 and
Mary Rahaley Anderson '69
Barbara Bauer '68, February 2011
sister of Sr. Gilmary Bauer, RSM '64,
Patricia Bauer '65, Eileen Bauer '77 and
the late Bernadette Bauer '78
Penny Margoes Pryzwara '68, June 2010
Vicki Lyn Watsell Arnold '73, November 2010
Lynn Calcaterra Hall '73, March 2011
mother of Lisa Hall Burek '02, Kristina Hall
'05, and Amanda Hall '07, wife of Mercy coach
David Hall, and sister-in-law of Susan Hall '74
Mary Herbeck '73, October 2010
sister of Linda Herbeck Pastucha '69,
Bettie Herback Hughes '70, and
Patricia Herbeck-Bonds '78
Karen Jamison Skupin '81, August 2010
Joanna Jean Naud '83, March 2011
Sister of Monique Naud Campo '87 and
Renee Naud '88, and sister-in-law of
Mary Harrington Naud '79
Mercy Family
Michael Augustine, March 2008
son of Patricia Knoff Augustine '49
Rita Bawol, June 2010
mother of Nancy Bawol Wright '71
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Marie Berdeaux, December 2010
mother of Barbara Wronski Hinrichs '54 and
Edwina Wronski Stewart '57
Trudy Brankiewicz, December 2010
mother-in-law of Judy Buersmeyer
Brankiewicz '70 and grandmother of
Carrie Brankiewicz '00
Sister Mary Carmen Brown, RSM,
December 2010
former Mercy High School teacher
and counselor
Eleonor Buczek, November 2010
mother-in-law of Sherry Cyrol Buczek '62
Richard M. Burke, July 2010
father of Valerie Burke McBain '81
Charles Joseph Calcagno, October 2010
father of Laura Calcagno Holzworth '77,
Michele Calcagno Carmona '78, and
Carla Calcagno Ortiz '81
Martha Callahan, January 2011
mother of Nancy Callahan Vachon '67 and
Rosemary Callahan '76
Phyllis Clark, November 2010
mother of Cindy Clark '74 and mother-in-law of
Mercy Science teacher John Eshleman
Sanford Cohl, August 2010
husband of Izora Corpman Cohl '55
Sister Norita Cooney, RSM, March 2011
President, Sisters of Mercy West
Midwest Community
John Joseph Corcoran, December 2010
grandfather of Kelly Stirling McSweeney '93
and Mercy Director of Admissions
Maureen Stirling Weiss '96
Lawrence Cronin, December 2010
father of Christine Cronin '80
Ronald Dimmer, April 2010
husband of Maureen McMullen Dimmer '56
and father of Darlene Mundy Dimmer '91
Andrea J. Dimuzio, October 2010
mother of Michelle Dimuzio '06
Mary Franklin, January 2011
mother-in-law of Erin Scheffler Franklin '93
Timothy Harrington, November 2010
grandfather of Grace O’Malley '08,
Rosemary O’Malley '10 and
Colleen O’Malley '11
Jerome H. Howie, October 2010
father of Elizabeth Howie Jarvis '81
Kurt Kusch, October 2010
husband of Mercy Computer/Business Dept.
Chair Lorraine Kusch
David Lawrence, March 2011
father of Sandy Lawrence Ballew '83
Sharon Merchant, January 2011
mother of Shana Merchant '98
Francesco (Frank) Minolli, February 2011
father of Virginia Minolli '82
Marian A. O’Donnell, February 2011
mother of Mary Margaret O’Donnell
Gulowski '81
Sister Stella O’Neill, RSM, December 2010
Director of Development, Sisters of Mercy
West Midwest Community
Lori Philbin, March 2010
sister of Debora Philbin Bilicki '72
Ronald Philbin, August 2009
father of Debora Philbin Bilicki '72
Benjamin Albert Purcott, December 2010
father of the late Valerie Purcott Lukasik '61
and Mary Beth Purcott Lundquist '72
Betty Rahaley, May 2009
mother of Nancy Rahaley Hawley '65,
the late Helen Rahaley Belke '67, and
Mary Rahaley Anderson '69
John T. Rogers, August 2010
father of Kathy Rogers Wendt '81
Mary Stasak, October 2010
grandmother of Lynn Yadach-Blakey '78
Brenda Wine Stimer, February 2011
sister-in-law of Emily Sullivan Wine '89
Gerald Surowiec, February 2011
father of Kathleen Surowiec Koppenhoefer '96
and brother of Judith Surowiec Gronkowski '58
Rodrigo R. Tobar, March 2011
father of Lilly Tobar Schell '80
John L. Walsh, November 2010
father of Kelley Walsh '80 and
Shannon Walsh Lawlis '81
Inez J. Watson, August 2010
mother of Carol Watson-Himm '70 and
Janice Watson-Shada '73
Bonnie Wine, November 2010
mother-in-law of Emily Sullivan Wine '89
Virginia Wloszek, January 2011
mother of Sandy Wloszek Acquaro '71 and
Sharri Wloszek Larkin '73
Joan K. Zaliagiris, January 2011
mother of Mary Pat Zaliagiris Harter '70,
Janet Zaliagiris Horvath '77, and
Margaret Zaliagiris O’Riley '80

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Class of 1958
Summer 2011 – Location to be determined
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Date and location to be determined
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Attention Classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976,
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2011 is a reunion year for your class!
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Mercy of today while reconnecting with classmates of yesterday.
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