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CLASS NOTES SCA alumna is a role model in the Nashville professional world Nicole Floyd Nicole Floyd, ’03, an assistant account executive at McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations, was recently named an honoree in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Top 30 Under 30. Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30 honors Nashville’s young professionals and philanthropists and raises money for the Nashville chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Nicole and the other 29 honorees were nominated by friends, family, co-workers and community members for their efforts to make a difference in the local community. “I can’t think of a better young woman to represent MP&F and Nashville as a whole,” said MP&F senior partner Mark McNeely. “Nicole is a talented member of our team who understands the importance of giving back to the community.” Nicole joined MP&F in 2007 after graduating magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a dual bachelor’s degree in communication studies and sociology. She attended Vanderbilt on the Chancellor’s Scholarship, which recognizes Mary Ellen Brown Schenk, ’60, welcomed a new granddaughter, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie,” recently. Maggie joins her 3-year-old twin brothers, Jack and Oliver. Ana Escobar, ’84, was appointed the first Latina female to a court panel that nominates judicial candidates to the governor. Ana is a local attorney with Escobar Law Group in Nashville. Beth Hailey Walker, ’86, has joined the SCA office staff as the receptionist from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. She has worked on the campus previously as business office assistant at the White House. Beth is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, earning degrees in public relations and sociology. She has been married to her Cameron Elizabeth Uchida husband for 15 years and has two Debbie Hay Uchida, ’90, welcomed a children. Her daughter Madison is in baby girl born on Nov. 3, 2009. Cameron the fifth grade at St. Henry’s and her Elizabeth weighed 6 lb. 4 oz. She is son Joseph is a fourth-grader at Grassland Debbie’s second child. Elementary. Meg Hailey Neeley, ’83, is the new purchasing manager at Overbrook School. She began working at OS in November. She has been married to Tim Neeley for 20 years and has a son, Jake, who is a sophomore at Father Ryan and a daughter, Emily, who is a seventh-grader at St. Henry School. Catherine Stuart Vrettos, ’98, was the recipient of the 2009 Harding Academy Distinguished Alumni Award. The award a commitment to diversity, leadership, citizenship and scholarship. She also served on the editorial board of Vanderbilt’s award-winning student newspaper, The Hustler, and conducted independent research concerning the work of minority reporters in television newsrooms in conjunction with an internship with WTVF-TV in Nashville. Growing up as the granddaughter of former Tennessee State University president and Tennessee Board of Regents chancellor, Otis Floyd Jr., she realized early on the value of education and the importance of helping others. Nicole can often be found mentoring students regarding educational opportunities and career choices. She has also done pro bono work for nonprofits including The Refuge Center for Counseling, Rooftop, Nashville Opportunities Industrialization Center, and the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Floyd’s experience at MP&F includes media relations, event planning, advertising campaigns, grassroots marketing and news writing for multiple clients. “Being considered one of the top professionals under 30 in Nashville is a tremendous honor,” said Nicole. “I’m happy to live in a city where so many young professionals are motivated to work for positive change.” • recognized her as a scholar who graduated from Duke in three years and won a writing scholarship at Georgetown, where she earned the first of her two graduate degrees. She is an athlete whose achievements include being state ranked by the United States Tennis Association and winning the Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference doubles championship. She is a good citizen, who volunteers for Second Harvest Junioe League and at local shelters, among others, and who considers Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital to be “an ongoing life commitment.” Catherine currently teaches at Harding Academy. Katie Wells, ’00, who is a National Veterans Outreach Coordinator, taught a Russian film class for the SCA Interim program in January 2010. She is currently studying bioethics at Aquinas. Sarah Tuke, ’01, recently accepted a new job as a political researcher at the Embassy of Japan after two and a half years working in U.S. Congressman Bart Gordon’s office. She lives in Washington, D.C. Lauren Parker, Alex Economos and Wallis Williams, all of Class of 2004, met up in Korea recently for a mini SCA reunion. Lauren is teaching English in Itako, Japan. Both Wallis and Alex are teaching in Seoul, Korea. (pictured at right) Sarah Elizabeth Nunan, ’03, married Robert Edward Marvel III on July 18, 2009, at St. Pius X Church in Loudonville, NY. They met while at Union College. The couple currently resides in Williamsburg, Mass. Sarah is completing her master’s degree at Smith College. SCA graduate Leigh Anderson was maid-of-honor and Greta Clinton-Selin and Catie Clinton-Selin attended the wedding. Heather Yopp Honeycutt, ’02, joined the St. Cecilia Academy staff as director of student activities this past summer. She previously worked at Vanderbilt University after graduating from the University of Georgia with a master’s in education. She received her undergraduate degree from Davidson College. She is in charge of such activities as Spirit Week, Student Council, Interim and more. She is married to Graham Honeycutt, who is SCA’s golf coach. Mary Brette Clippard, ’05, graduated Cum Laude from the University of CLASS NOTES "We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way." — anonymous Wallis Williams, Alex Economos and Lauren Parker, all of Class of 2004 Gala Girls continued from page 21 the University of Mississippi. Elizabeth Geny graduated in 2008 and is now a sophomore at the University of Mississippi. Charlie Geny is a junior at Ensworth High School. “I knew both Claudia and Denise before SCA and after. We have stayed in touch all these years. Denise has a child who was in Sarah Elizabeth Nunan, '03, and her husband Robert Edward Marvel III at their wedding. Elizabeth’s class and Meghan, Claudia’s daughter, was my children’s life-long babysitter,” Mary Ruth said. When planning the event, the right venue was a most important aspect to consider. “We wanted to choose a venue that reflected the right atmosphere in celebration of all of our alumnae,” said Mary Ruth. “We want it to be an elegant Mississippi in May 2009 with a B.B.A. Immediately following graduation, she was admitted (one of 40 students accepted) into the masters of business administration program. Ellen Stevens, ’03, was juried into the Tinney Contemporary Art Gallery in Nashville. Her work was selected by Andee Rudloff, curator of the Frist Museum for the Visual Arts. Class of 2006 members Elizabeth Baker, Mary Katherine Batson, Alexandra Brandon, Austin DeMoss, Mary Hancock, Miller Hunt, Marissa Mencio, Ginny Page, and Jennifer Todd were presented at Bal D’Hiver, the ball put on by The Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae of Nashville to benefit CASA Family and Children’s Service and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation. Class of 2001 alumnae Victoria Richards, Jill Bader, David Vaughn, Jordan Moore Vaughn, Mary Siefker, Lindsey Conlin, and Tara Neuhoff Walsh attended the wedding of Jordan Moore recently. and fun evening.” Keeping St. Cecilia, patron saint of music, in mind, the Gala Girls set their sights on the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Denise added “Some of us have not yet had the opportunity to attend an event at the Schermerhorn so it was exciting to consider this magnificent venue for our gala celebration.” • 22 HARPSTRINGS www.stcecilia.edu www.stcecilia.edu HARPSTRINGS 23
ALUMNAE HIGHLIGHTS MEMORIALS SCA’s oldest living alumna turns 100 Lucile Maddux, ’28, is the oldest living SCA alumna. She was recently interviewed by her niece, Allison Balthrop, ’69. Here is what Allison discovered about her aunt: “She remembers her uniform being a blue skirt and cream colored blouse and oxford shoes. She rode a street car to school which, of course, was the Motherhouse located at what was then known as 8th and Clay. She remembers the May Procession being a ‘big event’ and all the girls wore white dresses. She also recalls music being an important part of her experience at SCA. She was not allowed to play sports in fear that she might hurt her fingers which could prohibit her from playing the violin. She believes that she got a great education. After graduating from the Academy, she went to Vanderbilt University for a year and then transferred to Peabody College where she completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She was a teacher and principal in Metro Davidson County Schools for 33 years and then taught at Ensworth for another 10 years. She celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 9, 2009. Several classmates from SCA became her lifelong friends.” Sister Catherine Marie, O.P., executive director of The At St. Cecilia Academy’s 75th anniversary commencement in 1935 a new award was handed out to recognize the girl who embodied the spirit of the Academy, the “Ideal St. Cecilia Girl” designation. The first recipient of that award was Helen Werrbach, ’35. “I don’t know how (the award) was decided,” Ms. Werrbach said. She then added humbly, “But it wasn’t a big deal.” The awarding of the title of “St. Cecilia Girl” has since become the highest honor a senior receives each year. Ms. Werrbach attended St. Cecilia Academy during the 1930’s but did not board at the school. She lived with her family in East Nashville, where she and her siblings attended Holy Name elementary school. When she was at St. Cecilia, Ms. Werrbach said she used to take the Nashville street car near where the Farmer’s Market is now. She also remembers the uniform she wore: a boy’s shirt and a pleated blue skirt with, of course, saddle oxfords. During that time, Ms. Werrbach said juniors participated in the graduation ceremony by standing in the aisles as the graduates came in. She believes that ceremony has evolved into what is now the Candle Ceremony that takes place after Baccalaureate Mass each year. Her Dominican Campus went to visit Lucile before her 100th birthday. Lucile recognized Sister’s habit immediately and said, “Oh, St. Cecilia Academy!!” Lucile then received visits from Sister Mary Christopher, O.P., who is working on a coffee-table book about the history of SCA, and Peggy Hunt. Both are SCA alumnae as well. • The first St. Cecilia Girl reflects on her SCA years Helen Werrbach Sister Mary Christopher Weiland, O.P., '79, visits Lucile Maddux, '28, earlier this year in honor of her 100th birthday. sister Sue Ann Werrbach Peffen, ’51, also attended SCA. After graduation in 1935, Ms. Werrbach attended business school and then secured a job working for the state treasury department. She worked there for 40 years. Now retired, she lives in the Cloister at St. Henry and is a faithful member of the parish. “In my class at St. Cecilia there were 14 girls,” she recalls. “It was a great place to be. I remember Sister Dominica was a wonderful teacher. And Sr. Mary Agnes was a great teacher; everybody loved her. It was just fun and we had a good time together.” Ms. Werrbach said she can still remember the sound of the sisters walking down the hall, their rosary beads clinking softly. • "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me.” — Psalm 23 The following SCA alumnae and immediate family members passed away recently. Please keep them in your prayers. ALUMNAE Sister Angela Neuhoff, D.C., ’40 Juanita Dozier Boguskie, ’44 Ann Bradley Lockhart, ’54, sister of Mary Catherine Bradley Hannon, ’48 Bettie Jean Tripp, ’57 Mary Patricia “Pat” Martin, ’63, sister of Elinor Martin, ’58, Mary Martin Herman, ’60 and Katharine Martin Hogan, ’62 Elizabeth Stuckey Greathouse, ’70 FAMILY OF ALUMNAE ’30s-’40s William Woodrow Harris, husband of Lillian Otto Harris, ’39 (deceased) William E. Hoffman Jr., son of Pattie Mulvihill Hoffman, ’47, and brother of Margaret Hoffman Skene, ’67 James “Nick” Lynch, son of Marguerite Deaderick Lynch (deceased), ’30 Frances B. Maines, mother of Lisa Maines Carter, ’79, and sister of Alberta Badacour Perry, ’37 Francis J. Steiner Jr., husband of Mary Frances Kincaid Steiner, ’48 ’50s-’60s Cornelius Anthony “Tony” Peffen, husband of Sue Ann Werrbach Peffen, ’51, and brother of Delores Peffen Wilson (deceased), ’40, Mary Jo Peffen Schmitt (deceased), ’54, and Frances Peffin Austin, ’57 Sykes Barbour Hewitt DeWitt, mother of Betsy Neas Jackson, ’62, and Cary DeWitt Allyn, ’71 Dr. Charles H. Smart Jr., brother of Joann Smart Satterfield, ’58 Alfred N. Arnold Sr., husband of Mary Thomas Johnson Arnold, ’58 John Edward “Jack” Gorham, father of Peggy Gorham Krozely, ’65 Charles D. “Buddy” Willis Sr., husband of Anne Watson Willis (deceased), ’50 Matthew Paul Bateman, brother of Frances Bateman Baird, ’69, and Mary Patricia (Trisha) Bateman Fultz, ’70 Mildred L. Wherry, mother of Mary Wherry Hopkins, ’67, and Alyce Wherry, ’68 ’70s-’80s Fred G. Bilyeu, father of Vicki Bilyeu,’75, Terri Bilyeu Nelson, ’76, Karen Bilyeu Pratt, ’78 (deceased), and Beth Bilyeu, ’81 Victor T. Forte Jr., father of Helen Forte Smith, ’72 John C. “Jack” Fox, father of Kathy Fox Whitney, ’82, Ann Fox Cannon, ’84, Joan Fox, ’86, Elizabeth Fox, ’92, and grandfather of Anna Whitney, current freshman Morris H. Brogdon, father of Mary Brogdon Oxley, ’83, and brother-in-law of Bitsy Higgins Thompson, ’48, and Geddy Crawford Higgins, ’56 Leo Deadrick Wege, father of Bette Wege Baker, ’71 George P. McGinn Sr., father of Lena McGinn Doyle, ’76, and grandfather of Mary Elizabeth McGinn, ’03, and Libby McGinn, ’06 Thomas N. Plaster, father of Mary Joan Plaster, ’72 Adam Nall Long, brother of Christie Long Standley, ’96 ’90s-’00s Paul Beavin Jr., brother of Susan Beavin, ’08 Ignazio Biondo, grandfather of Angela Meeker, ’00 Albert W. Johnson, grandfather of Briana Johnson, ’04 Freda Watts Dunne, grandmother of Ivie Murphy, ’04 Rosemary W. Kane, grandmother of Mary Ladd Kane, ’01, and, Stuart Kane, ’05 Virginia R. Morton, grandmother of Elizabeth Hance Miller, ’01, and Anna Hance, ’03 Theophilus I. Pitts, grandfather of Caroline Rainey Edwards, ’04 Edward A. Tagliaferri, grandfather of Alex Poe, current freshman FRIENDS OF ST. CECILIA ACADEMY Rev. Paul W. St. Charles *(Memorials printed here were as of March 1, 2010.) 24 HARPSTRINGS www.stcecilia.edu www.stcecilia.edu HARPSTRINGS 25
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