December 2012 - Oldenburg Academy

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Alumni Homecoming Re-cap “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you’re doing the impossible.” St. Francis of Assisi This statement has been the mantra for the OA Alumni Association this past year while we moved forward in chartered and unchartered territories. On September 29th the Alumni Association presented Antsy McClain & the Trailerpark Troubadours in concert and while the turnout was lower than expected, we were appreciative of the concertgoers who attended our first fundraising event and they were presented with a very entertaining performance. This event allows us the opportunity to set up a new Alumni website which is connected to our OA site. Please visit www.oaalumni.org to view the site, which will be updated within the next few weeks to include information about upcoming Alumni events. We kicked off Homecoming weekend on Friday, October 12th with the Annual Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner held at Hillcrest Country Club. Guests gathered at 6:30 pm to honor Dr. Maureen A. Murphy “72, former aspirant, currently residing in Baraboo, Wisconsin where she is the Director of Medical Affairs for St. Clare Hospital. We were pleased to have some of her family members, classmates, Oldenburg Academy staff, Sisters, and friends from the community, present when she was presented with the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. Early Saturday morning, October 13th over 175 former students of OA/ICA descended upon the Village of the Spires for Homecoming 2012. We had representatives from most of the anniversary classes and many others from non-anniversary classes. Homecoming is a time for former students to return and reminisce about their time at OA/ICA, time that seems like only yesterday, yet time also tell us differently when we realize it has been 25, 50, or more years since we last came together as a class. Thanks to Carmie Gindling Meyer ’63 and Veronica Starost ’62 for starting us off with the breakfast in the dining hall. This was followed with mass in the chapel, which a special thanks to Marsha Hartman Parcell ’87 for arranging such a memorable celebration. At the conclusion of the mass, the presentation of the 2012 Virtue Honor Education Award was awarded to Sister Constance Smith, OSF ‘40. Linda Nobbe Siefert ’62, Trustee and former student of Sr. Constance presented the award and Sr. Margie Jean Niemer accepted the award on behalf of Sr. Constance. Following the presentation lunch was served in a very festively decorated gym compliments of Diane Enneking Dierkman ‘70 and Deb Currence Enneking ‘72 who graciously helped Jane Bedel Walke ’76 and Liz Hartman Stenger ‘71. The festive ambiance set the tone for the celebration of the 160th Anniversary of Oldenburg Academy and the 114th Anniversary of the Alumni Association. My sincere thanks to everyone for their hard work. In lieu a business meeting, I presented an update of the changes and events our Board of Trustees have worked on since January 2012. Following the announcements we were treated to a flare of sparklers atop a beautifully decorated cake from Bertie Hartman Schmidt ’64. At the conclusion of the Homecoming Celebration, current students conducted tours of the campus and at 2:00 PM former aspirants (these were students who were anticipating entering the Sisters of St. Francis) gathered in the dining hall for a presentation from Carolyn Meyer and Jane Schaefer, Co-Directors of the Associate Program offered by the Sisters of St. Francis. As we ended a very busy weekend, I would like to extend a special thanks to our current board, Liz Hartman Stenger ’71, Jane Bedel Wlke’76, Bertie Hartman Schmidt ’64 and Trustees, Barb Hirt ‘51, Ruth Leurck Mayo ’67, and Linda Nobbe Siefert ’61 and to Sarah Lamping, Alumni Relations Coordinator, for their hard work and dedication to OA and the Alumni Association. Pam Decker Vonderhaar ’64, President OA Alumni Association CLOSE UP - 6
Guidance Thanks to Our Sponsors! Kroger Sisters of St. Francis CabitDesign Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation McKee & Gunderson PC Senior Scholarship and/or Acceptance Notification Letters: Seniors who have been awarded scholarships from colleges, universities, or private organizations should bring copies of notification to the guidance office. All offered scholarships and offers of admission will be published in the graduation program and at school. Scholarship Information and Notices Dearborn County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Seniors residing in Dearborn County are encouraged to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. This scholarship will provide full tuition and required fees at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. Applications are due to Mrs. Lancaster on January 9, 2013. Franklin County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Seniors residing in Franklin County are encouraged to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. This scholarship will provide full tuition and required fees at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. A representative from FCCF will be at OA in December to speak with Franklin County seniors about this opportunity. An updated scholarship listing is posted on the OA website at http://www.oldenburgacademy.org/guidance/college-scholarships FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): Beginning January 1, 2013, all seniors should file so that they are eligible for student and parent loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. Even if you don’t think you will qualify for financial assistance, you should still fill out this form! The FAFSA may be filed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov; students and parents should first get a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. It is important to get your PIN very soon; you may get your PIN at any time before filling out the FAFSA. The federal processor must RECEIVE the FAFSA by March 10, 2013. Visit the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana website for further information at www.ssaci.IN.gov. College Goal Sunday Mark your calendars for “College Goal Sunday” on Sunday February 24, 2013. On this day, financial aid professionals from Indiana Colleges and Universities will be available at 40 sites throughout Indiana. These experts will walk you and your family through the financial aid application (FAFSA) you must complete to qualify for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of assistance. All you need to bring is your family’s 2012 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 form, or other 2012 income benefits and information. Call 1-800-992-2076 or visit www.collegegoalsunday.org for more information. I encourage all parents/guardians of seniors to attend a College Goal Sunday site near you. Juniors and Seniors: be sure to register to take the SAT and/or the ACT! Below are test dates and registration deadlines SAT Test Dates Registration Deadline January 26, 2013 December 28, 2012 March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013 May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013 June 1, 2013 May 2, 2013 ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 Congratulations to Cassandra Holtel ’15, winner of the 2012 OA Christmas card cover contest. Cassie received $50 for her winning entry and her cover will be sent to approximately 3,500 friends of OA. Thanks so much to all the students who spent time creating an entry and sharing their talents with us. Debbie Lamping, Advancement CLOSE UP - 7
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