THE WordFALL 2009 - Incarnate Word Academy

THE
Word
FALL 2009
Inside This Issue:
IWA Calendar pg. 9
Alumnae News pg. 16
Annual Report pg. 24

Congratulations to the 2009 Graduating Class
of Incarnate Word Academy!
Earning over 2.8 million in scholarships,
this year’s graduates move on to universities
such as: Georgetown University
(Washington, DC), Rice University,
University of Arkansas, University of
Alabama, Franciscan University of
Steubenville (Steubenville, OH), Saint
Louis University, Fordham University
(Bronx, NY), St. Joseph’s University
(Philadelphia, PA), University of Colorado
at Boulder, DePaul University
(Chicago, IL), Southwestern University
(Georgetown, TX), Newman University
(Wichita, KS), California State University,
Baylor University, Tulane University
(New Orleans, LA), University of Dallas,
Texas A&M University, Oklahoma State
University, St. Mary’s University (San
Antonio, TX), University of Houston,
Roberts Wesleyan College (Rochester,
NY), California State Polytechnic
University, University of Texas, Whittier
College (Whittier, CA), Rhodes College
(Memphis, TX), Hartwick College
(Oneonta, NY), Sam Houston State
University, Louisiana Tech University,
Northwestern State University (Natchitoches,
LA), Cornell University (Ithaca,
NY), College of William and Mary
(Williamsburg, VA), New York University,
Colorado School of Mines, Texas
State University, American University
(Washington, DC), New Mexico State
University, University of the Incarnate
Word (San Antonio, TX), St. John’s
University (Queens, NY), Ithaca College
(Ithaca, NY), Cornell College (Mount
Vernon, IA), St. Edward’s University
(Austin, TX), University of St. Thomas,
Texas Tech University, Trinity University,
Quinnipiac University (Hamden,
CT), Stephen F. Austin State University,
Angelo State University, Houston Baptist
University, Belmont University (Nashville,
TN), Texas Christian University,
Auburn University (Auburn, AL), Lamar
University (Beaumont, TX), Maryville
College (Maryville, TX), Louisiana State
University, Boston University, University
of Mary-Hardin Baylor (Belton, TX),
Grambling State University (Grambling,
LA), Austin College (Sherman, TX),
University of Central Oklahoma.
IWA Graduating Class of 2009

The
W ord
Fall 2009
Administration Team
Sister Lauren Beck, C.V.I., President
Ms. Mary Getschow, Principal
Mrs. Deyanira Martinez, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Cristina Andaya, Business Manager
Mrs. Kate Ryther, Director of Advancement
Board of Advisors
Mrs. Patricia Allen
Mr. James E. Bashaw
Sister Lauren Beck, C.V.I., ex officio
Mrs. Toni Blankmann
Mr. James Booth
Ms. Mary Getschow, ex officio
Mrs. Kay Hawthorn
Mr. Richard Hollington, Secretary
Mr. Andrew Huang
Ms. Yolanda Black Navarro ᾽64
Ms. Barbara Jo Pease, President
Mrs. Mary Jane B. Smith
Mr. Frank W. Stowell, III
Mr. Robert J. Sweeney, Vice President
Adjunct Board
Mr. Joseph Cooper
Mr. Jeff Moseley
Mrs. Rosalia Nolan
Ms. Sonia Perez
Mr. G. Edward Powell
Ms. Monica Rhodes
Board of Trustees
Sister Rosalia Purcell, C.V.I.
Sister Charline Schleback, C.V.I.
Sister Jean Marie Guokas, C.V.I.
Sister Dympna Lyons, C.V.I.
Sister Carmel O’Malley, C.V.I.
Sister Faculty/Staff
Sister Vincent Haverty, C.V.I., Math
Sister Mark Edward Holm, C.V.I., Latin
Sister Beatrice Maroul, C.V.I., Secretary
Sister Carmel O’Malley, C.V.I., Theology
Sister Yvonne Wuensche, C.V.I., Archivist
Editor
Ms. Jennifer Segelke
In this Issue...
2 From the President
3 Campus Ministry
4 Academics
6 Values & Spirituality
7 Athletics
8 Fine Arts
9 Calendar
10 Word in the World
11 Student Profile
12 Gala & Auction
14 Donor Profile
15 Style Show & Luncheon
16 Alumnae Association
17 Alumnae Events
18 Staying in Touch
19 Alumnae Updates
21 Alumnae Snapshots
22 In Memoriam
24 Annual Report
32 Financial Report
On the Cover/ Corps of Representatives: The IWA Corps
of Representatives are chosen based on their academic
excellence, integrity, puntuality and work ethic. They represent
IWA at various functions and serve as tour guides
to our 8th grade visitors.

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Have you ever gotten out of the house — well on your way to work — and discovered that
you forgot your watch I have… and it’s annoying. All day long I look at my blank wrist,
trying to calculate the amount of time I have left to get to a meeting, prepare for an appointment
or meet a deadline. Sometimes it seems as though calendars and clocks rule our lives and
cause us stress. On the other hand, I remember the smile that came to my face at the end of
May when I glanced at my calendar and realized it was alerting me that summer vacation was
about to begin. Sweet!
Although our summer schedule at the school was paced differently, progress was still made.
Teachers participated in ongoing education and staff members prepared for another school year
in their own ways. Improvements and maintenance issues were addressed in the school facilities, handbooks were revised
and the school calendar received its final touches to signal new and exciting things for the 2009 — 2010 school year.
It is absolutely amazing to think of the many talented and generous people who are part of the IWA family — students,
faculty, staff, board members, parent volunteers, alumnae, benefactors, and all the friends of the Academy who
always seem to be there supporting our fundraising events, such as the golf tournament and gala. It really does take all of us
working together to make the Academy a success. Personally, I love looking at The Word magazine. It gives me the opportunity
to look back in gratitude, remember all the good people associated with IWA and recall the many events that took
place during the last semester. It was particularly exciting to see the picture of the proud and happy seniors throwing their
graduation caps in the air, knowing we have helped them to fulfill their hopes and dreams for very bright futures.
After a relaxed summer, we are all back focusing on our timepieces and calendars. I offer a special welcome to our new
families and I hope you have already experienced the welcoming IWA spirit. Please take the time to get involved. It’s not
only wonderful for the school and your daughter(s), but you will meet some fantastic people as well.
Look to page 9 for an introduction to our new faculty and staff members, along with the Executive Committee of the Incarnate
Word Academy Board of Advisors. These men and women work tirelessly on behalf of the school. Most of them do
not even have a daughter attending IWA. They simply believe in our mission and serve generously — always with a smile. I
am so grateful for their service.
May God bless you in this new school year. No matter the ticking clocks or looming deadlines, there is always enough
time for me to be grateful for each of you.
Praised be the Incarnate Word,
Sister Lauren Beck, C.V.I.
President
Academics Values Spirituality
Incarnate Word Academy provides young women with a Catholic college preparatory education, helping
them grow in their relationship with Jesus, the Incarnate Word, and live according to His values.
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CAMPUS MINISTRY
DEENA WOLF
Campus Minister
It’s hard to believe that my first year at IWA has ended and I’m embarking on a new one! I
am truly blessed to be part of the IWA family and experience the wonderful things that are
happening here; including the opportunity to witness our students demonstrate their faith
through service. Our service program is entitled “Be Compassionate and Serve One Another.”
This motto comes directly from the goals of Incarnate Word Academy, which states that part
of our mission is, “…to spread the love of the Incarnate Word and His gospel… foster personal
growth, strong Christian values and service to others… compassion for others in God’s family.”
The young women at IWA give so much of themselves in order to help spread the Gospel message.
I have the privilege of working with the students regarding the places and people they serve
and have seen firsthand the smiles of joy when they share their experiences with me. Their
service goes far beyond only fulfilling the requirement for graduation. I firmly believe that our students understand Christ’s
message to serve one another and therefore give of their time and talent in many places, such as hospitals, shelters, food
banks, churches and schools. Many of our students also serve others throughout the world, including China, Mexico,
Ireland, Costa Rica, Israel, Jordan, Canada and China. Unfortunately, space does not permit me to share every service
experience; however, I would like to share a few reflections from some of the girls.
We are so proud of our students who model the values they are taught at IWA. They are witnesses to God’s love and are
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truly Women of the Word.
“All over China there are little children with nothing. I was able to see firsthand how the quality of life is so
different from the United States and how love and care can change the future for people.”
–Heidi Schruben, service at an orphanage in China
“I believe that I have followed in the footsteps of the Lord, because He
said that when you feed the poor, clothe the hungry, visit the sick, you
do all those things to Him.”
– Elizabeth Bole, service at her parish church
“I learned about myself and I grew in my trust in God. I had to
push myself everyday to give more of myself to others, in love.
It taught me that through the grace of God, anything is possible
and He will not ask us to do something we cannot handle.”
– Jamie Roy, service in Mexico
“My service is following in the footsteps of Jesus by helping serve Him, because He is
in every person… the needy, thirsty and hungry.”
– Joi Moseley, service in Israel and Jordan
“Jesus told us that if we wanted to be in the Kingdom of God, we had to start here
on Earth by helping others who are less fortunate than us. These experiences taught
me that we, as ordinary people, can bring the Kingdom of God here to earth.”
– Genesis Calderon, service at a women’s and children’s shelter
“We are all striving toward the same goal: Eternal happiness with God.”
– Christi Fote, service at her parish church
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ACADEMICS
Fieldtrip to NASA
On April 20, 2009, the physics students visited NASA for the day.
The day started with a one-hour panel discussion with six NASA
women, including a flight surgeon, systems instructor, deputy
director, bone scientist, deputy division chief, and manager. Each
discussed their academic history, what led them to NASA and their
job responsibilities. Later the girls toured the Saturn V rocket and
the Johnson Space Center.
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TAPPS 2009
Every year IWA prepares for the TAPPS District and State
Competitions. Along with schools such as St. Agnes Academy,
Duchesne, St. Pius X, St. Thomas, Christian and Beaumont
Kelly, our girls compete in categories that cover every
discipline — academic and artistic — and always make us
proud in their effort and placing. Those who placed moved
on to the State competition, held at Concordia University in
Austin. In 2009, IWA girls placed in several categories and
had a team of over 18 students eligible to go on to the State
competition. At State we won ribbons and medals from First
place to Sixth place and numerous Honorable Mentions. The
IWA ladies also competed in the Music TAPPS held at a different
time and location, and placed at both the District and
State meets.
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« Fieldtrip to the
Federal Reserve
Last spring, a group of seniors from the Math Models and Economics
classes took a tour of the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Houston. The
students were told about the history and role of the Federal Reserve and
toured the board room, security facilities and money vaults. The Houston
branch of the Federal Reserve Bank is unique, given its post-9/11 architectural
accommodations. At the end of the tour, each student was able to
take home some of the bills that are destroyed daily as the bank replaces
America’s money supply.
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ACADEMICS
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Graduation 2009
On May 23, 2009, Daniel Cardinal
DiNardo, D.D., S.T.L., presided
over the Baccalaureate Mass and
Commencement of the 136th
graduating class of IWA. The 72
graduates of 2009 earned over
2.8 million dollars in scholarship
money and were accepted
to schools across the country.
Speeches were given by Valedictorian
Paulina Sosa and Salutatorian
Andrea Romero.
2009 Graduates
Valedictorian, Paulina Sosa
Carole Hanna McCann ’64
2009 Career Day
Opens Doors
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“Oh, the Places You’ll Go” was the theme for IWA’s annual
Career Day. Over 30 speakers came to share their experiences,
expertise and time with IWA students. The girls
spent the morning visiting with individual speakers from
diverse fields during four sessions. The girls learned about
the education requirements for these varying careers, in
addition to the job’s daily routine, opportunities available,
pay scales and much more. Presentations on preparing
for college, college campus resources and tips on crafting
a resume were also available. IWA alumna Carole Hanna
McCann ’64 was the keynote speaker and delighted the
audience with her enthusiasm and stories about her theater
arts work in Houston and abroad in Iraq.
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VALUES & SPIRITUALITY
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
IWA students honored the legacy of Martin Luther
King, Jr. with a prayer service held in the auditorium
on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009. Bria Temple ’11 delivered a
powerful speech about the virtues by which he lived
and the challenge made to all of us to face diversity
and the courage to peacefully fight racial injustice.
Isabel Rosenblath ᾿09, Mariana Ward ᾿09,
Paulina Sosa ᾿09.
Catholic Schools Week Mass
Natalie Rodriguez ᾿09
Stations of the Cross
2009 Seniors, left to right: Simarjeet Grewal, Angelica De La Garza, Natalie Rodriguez, Kelli Walker,
Christina Muench, Lauren Vasquez, Allison Schimelpfening, Lindsey Stryk, Olivia Birkhead
On Jan. 30, 2009, Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, D.D., celebrated Mass
in observance of Catholic Schools Week, highlighting faith, tradition
and the doctrines Catholic education instills in its students. The Mass at
Annunciation Catholic Church demonstrated how our students are being
nurtured as leaders in our Church and in their own lives. The Mass
culminated a week-long, Catholic Schools Week 2009, observed nationally
and throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Raquel Vargas ᾿09, Paulina Sosa ᾿09, Daniella
Gonzalez ᾿09 & Jennifer Ayala ᾿10
IWA students participated in the Stations
of the Cross in front of City Hall on Good
Friday, joining parishioners from area
parishes as well as students from other
Catholic high schools. IWA students led
the 12th Station of the Cross.
Ash Wednesday
Students, faculty and parents marked the
beginning of Lent by celebrating Mass
on Ash Wednesday with celebrant Fr.
Dell’Oro, C.R.S., Vocation Director at
the Somascan House of Formation. Ash
Wednesday marks the beginning of the
Season of Lent. It is a season of penance,
reflection and fasting, which prepares us
for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Anna Pelletier ᾿09 & Danielle Dubroc ᾿10
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Falcons Fly into the Pool
Falcon swimming had a great inaugural
season. The squad hit the regional meet
on Jan. 24 and swam away with 6th
place in Division I South. The 200 Medley
Relay team took 4th in the division,
earning them a trip to the State meet on
Feb. 6 and 7 in San Antonio.
Every team member at the meet
showed marked improvement over
their times from the previous week’s
HAPP invitational. Some swimmers
shaved as much as 6 seconds.
With one of the smallest teams in
our division, the Lady Falcons managed
to turn heads and gain the attention of
many of the established teams in our
division. As Coach Bryant reminds the
girls, every time they get in the pool,
they are creating the foundation for IWA State swimmers include:
swimming. The team has established
a set of school records that will inspire
future swimmers to do their very best!
Olivia Close ’12 – 5th in Division 1 for the 200 IM
Olivia Close ’12 – 4th in Division 1 for the 100 Butterfly
Ruthie Lenz ’10 – 6th in Division 1 for the 10 Butterfly
200 Yard Freestyle Relay Team – 6th in Division
ATHLETICS
Maggie Walker ᾿11
Record-Breaking Falcons
Maggie Walker ᾿11 was the 2009 school record holder in the
100-meters at 12.64 seconds. This record makes her 7th in the
state! Maggie is also part of the 4X100m and 4X400m Texas relay
team. Natilie Lerma ᾿11 was just as successful coming in 3rd in
the 800m and 4th in the 400m at the District meet. Natilie was
4th in the 800m in State and also one-fourth of the Texas relay
team. Mykalia Dudley ᾿10 was a 2009 400m and 800m District
runner-up, as well as an 800m State runner-up. Mykaila is ranked
4th in the state for the 400m dash. She’s also a member of the
4X100 and 4X400 Texas relay team. Bethany Hamilton ᾿09 did a
fantastic job coming in 3rd in the mile and 2-mile at the District
meet; she was also awarded IWA Athlete of the Year. The Falcons
worked together to break five records in the 2009 season! We
look forward to watching the 2010 team grow stronger as they
prepare for regional and state competitions in San Antonio and
Waco this coming season.
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FINE ARTS
Spring Show Features Spirit and Song
IWA and St. Thomas students perform Godspell
Last spring, Incarnate Word Academy’s Drama department
produced the first (we hope!) of many musicals. Godspell,
written by John Michael Tebelak with music by Stephen
Schwartz, is based on the Gospels, but set in modern times.
Tebelak’s motivation in writing this play was to share his vision
of Christ, the Incarnate Word: a God Who loves us so much,
He is willing to come down and meet us where we are.
The drama and choir students of IWA and St. Thomas High School came together to make this vision a reality. Under the
direction of Rebecca Gautreau — Drama, Speech and Theology teacher — the students each took part in the retelling of the
Gospel parables and stories. While not all of the students knew they could sing and dance when they auditioned, they soon
discovered their hidden talents. In the end, all of the students bonded through the process of singing, dancing and laughing
their way through the retelling of the life of Christ.
IWA Art
Among the many projects art teacher, Josie Postel, keeps her students
busy with, one of the most anticipated is the crafting of lifesized
papier-mâché skeletons in celebration of Dia de los Muertos.
Art students are broken into teams of three or four. Together they
select a person or group who, during their time on earth, helped
change the world for the better. Once completed, the skeletons
(which must be able to either stand or sit without assistance) are
then displayed throughout the school, typically a week before All
Saints Day until a week after. Previous skeletal honorees include:
Judy Garland, Gandhi, Elvis Presley, Mother Teresa, Ray Charles,
Joan of Arc, and the 9/11 firefighters.
Left to right: Genevieve Santos ‘10, Imani Fortier ‘09, Claire Tajonera ‘11.
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THIS YEAR AT IWA
Annual Falcon Raffle
Oct. 9, 2009
Kick Off
Nov. 13, 2009
Sale Ends/ Drawing
Parent Chairs: Nancy
Bruce & Linda Galanos
Annual Run for the Word
Oct. 11, 2009
At IWA; registration
7:15 a.m.
IWA Fall Parent Social
Oct. 15, 2009
Annual Golf Classic
Nov. 3, 2009
Wildcat Golf Club
Honorary Chair:
Richard Hollington
Chair: Tom O'Neill
Annual Alumnae Homecoming
Nov. 6: Cocktails in IWA's
Rafferty Plaza
Nov. 7: Luncheon at Junior
League of Houston
Nov. 8: Mass & Brunch at
the Convent on Bradford
Spring Style Show &
Luncheon
Jan. 30, 2010
IWA Spring
ParentSocial
March 3, 2010
Annual Gala & Auction
March 27, 2010
location TBA
For questions concering
these events, contact
Cynthia Bartholomew,
Director of Special Events
and Alumnae Relations, at
713.227.3637, ext. 128
New faculty and staff members, L to R: Cynthia Bartholomew,
Director of Special Events & Alumnae Relations; Erika Thawley,
Spanish & Theology; Jennifer Segelke, Director of Communications
& Marketing; Tammy Stomberg, Chemistry & Anatomy.
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New Faces at IWA
IWA Board of Advisors,
Executive Committee
hard at work (left to
right): Vice-President,
Bob Sweeney; Sister
Lauren Beck, C.V.I.; Past
President, Jeb Bashaw;
President, Jo Pease; Jim
Booth; Secretary, Rick
Hollington.
Fall 2009

WORD IN THE WORLD
Jeanne de Matel Award
Last spring, the Teens for Unity Club was awarded the Jeanne de Matel
Award. Jeanne de Matel is the foundress of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word
and Blessed Sacrament. In her memory, an annual award is presented by the
Incarnate Word Academy Board of Advisors to reward excellence, dedication
and creativity among students, faculty and staff. Through out the 2008–2009
school year, the Teens for Unity Club performed community service to benefit
the needy and raise scholarship money for students in less fortunate countries.
The club organized a "penny war" to raise money for families affected by Hurrican
Ike. They also traveled to Galveston to paint and clean and worked at a
food bank to sort and prepare food boxes. Additionally, the girls volunteered at
womens’ shelters, nursing homes, hospitals and youth halls.
Sister Jean Marie Goukas, C.V.I. ᾿48, Sister
Dorothy Sachnik, C.V.I. ᾿48, Sister Francis
Allien, C.V.I. ᾿45, Sister Barbara Anne Osterhaus,
C.V.I. ᾿56, Sister Dorothea Maroul,
C.V.I., Sister Beatrice Maroul, C.V.I.
Congratulations to the six Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament who joyfully
celebrated 50 and 60 years of profession of vows and dedicated service to the church. Family
and friends joined them on July 25 at Annunciation Church for Mass, followed by a luncheon at
the school. Jubilarian, Sister Beatrice Maroul, C.V.I. is currently the IWA secretary.
English Teacher Alexandra El-Lahham attended the Rice University Advanced Placement
Summer Institute for AP English Literature and Composition.
The Save Darfur Club, led by Ellie Meyer ᾿10 and Bria Temple ᾿11, hosted a prayer
service on Saturday, June 27 at Hermann Park. The service was attended by several families,
an African Deacon and passersby at the park.
Jacqueline Hohenstein ᾿10 was awarded the Presidential Classroom Scholarship,
allowing her to join students from all over the world in Washington, D.C., where they
discussed “hot topics,” visited Capitol Hill and spoke with government officials.
Heidi Schruben ᾿12 traveled to the Dominican Republic and volunteered in an orphanage
where she helped teach children English.
Roots & Wings Capital Campaign
2005-2008
Teens for Unity
The Congregation of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
and Incarnate Word Academy congratulate and thank all the
generous alumnae, faculty, Foundations, friends, parents, Sisters,
staff and students for their support of the Roots & Wings Capital
Campaign, which raised an impressive $11,100,000, exceeding
the campaign goal of $8,500,000! We will enjoy the result of their
generosity for many years to come — our beautiful Fine Arts
Center and renovated facilities.
We are grateful to the many alumnae, board of advisors, parents,
faculty, staff and friends who dedicated their time and talent serving
on campaign committees. We would like to extend a special
recognition to: Honorary Chair, His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, D.D., S.T.L.; Campaign Chair, Michele Malloy and
her Executive Committee: Jeb Bashaw, President Sister Lauren Beck, C.V.I., Director of Development Sister Mary Brendan
O’Donnell, C.V.I., Paul Robinson, Director of Advancement Kate Ryther and Fundraising Consultant Bubba Silberstein.
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STUDENT PROFILE
Spreading Goodwill
Inspired by her own adoption, IWA student helps those in need — overseas and in the local community
Life for Heidi Schruben ᾿12 began at an orphanage in
China after she was abandoned as an infant at a bus
stop. She was adopted by her parents, Dean and Mary Schruben,
as a child and has grown up, she said, “never feeling I
was any different from my siblings.” Since she was 10 years
old, she has lived with the conviction that she should help
other people. Now she is bringing that conviction to life by
volunteering to help others in need.
On the weekends, she can be found volunteering at St.
Dominic Village, a retirement community, and at The River
Performing Arts and Visual Center, an activities center for
disabled children.
“When I was younger, I knew I wanted to be a doctor,”
she said. “Around 10, I realized I wanted to do more; to
help others.”
Most notably, Heidi put her passion to practice this past
summer by returning to her roots. For 12 days in the summer
of 2008, she volunteered at HOPE Foster Home, an
orphanage in China, where she helped in the preschool and
with scrapbooking.
“She is a sweet girl and was very involved with the
children,” said Dr. Joyce Hill, the director of the program.
“Heidi spent most of her time interacting with them... I was
very impressed with Heidi’s sweet spirit.”
Recently, a HOPE orphan Heidi sponsored was adopted,
but she continues to receive a monthly newsletter updating
her on the other childrens’ progress.
And though she encourages other students to serve in
other countries like she has, she says that it is just as important
to volunteer at home and organizations in the community,
like St. Dominic Village.
While at St. Dominic Village, Heidi notes that oftentimes
the elderly just want someone to sit with them because
they’re lonely or afraid. “Just having someone near makes
them feel more secure,” she said. “It’s just very nice to be
able to feel like you’re a help.”
All picures: Heidi Schruben ᾿12 plays with and tends to
children at the HOPE Foster Home in Beijing, China.
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GALA & AUCTION
2009 Gala & Auction
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Honoring Sister Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I.
On Saturday March 28, over 450
guests shared an evening honoring
Sister Mary Brendan O’Donnell,
C.V.I., when she was presented with
the 2009 Sheehan Award for her devotion
and 60 years of service to Catholic
education.
This award is bestowed upon
individuals who demonstrate integrity,
passion and excellence in their
field, making them leaders and role
models in the community. Sister has
touched the hearts of so many, serving
as teacher, principal, IWA Development
Director and friend, bringing
enthusiasm to every place she has
served God’s people. As a special
surprise to Sister, George Strake, Jr.
presented her with the Yellow Rose of
Texas certificate (courtesy of Monya
Leger and Bob Schwartz), which is
given only through the Office of the
Governor and recognizes women for
their significant contribution to their
communities.
The dedicated gala committee was
under the graceful guidance of Event
Chair Linda Camarillo and Co- Chairs
Connie Gonzalez, Christina Krasnick,
Mary Sass, Kathy Simpson and Mary
Jane Smith. Over $228,000 was raised
in net support of IWA’s continuing
needs of advancement in technology.
We are so thankful to everyone in
the IWA community who shared and
supported our special evening.
Please see a complete listing of our
generous supporters in our Annual
Report, page 24.
Yolanda Black Navarro ’64 &
Carmen M. Gomez
Sr. Lauren Beck, C.V.I., Sr. Kevina Keating,
C.C.V.I. and Annette Strake
IWA Principal Mary Getschow with faculty
members Emily Bradford & Paula Steinhauser
Amy Leggio & Patrice Philips Sandoval ‘77
IWA Math teacher Charles & Pattie Kafoglis
Tim English & Jo Pease
Tony & Phyllis Mandola and
Sr. Brendan O'Donnell, C.V.I.
The Honorable Jerry E.
Smith & Mary Jane Smith
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GALA & AUCTION
IWA Introduces the
Sister Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I. Scholarship
Sister Brendan has devoted so many years, in particular
at IWA, helping raise money so that students could receive
an excellent Catholic education. As a tribute to Sister upon
her retirement, IWA has established The Sister Mary Brendan
O’Donnell, C.V.I. Scholarship. Students who otherwise
would not be able to attend IWA will be awarded meaningful
tuition assistance. Sister Brendan’s loving legacy will
continue for many years to come.
If you would like to make a donation to the Sister Mary
Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I. Scholarship, please complete the
form below and mail to Incarnate Word Academy, 609 Crawford
St., Houston, TX, 77002, Attn.: Advancement Office.
Sr. Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I.
Robert & Gayle Longmire and Sr. Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I.
Sr. Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I. with IWA
students Lizzie Landry & Patricia Sass
I/We would like to make a donation to the Sister Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I. Scholarship
in the amount of $
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PROFILES
The Gift of an Education
o individual can solve all problems,” says Tom
“NMacrini. “We realized that early on and decided we
could still help some people and give them a good chance at
a better life.”
For the past 10 years, Tom and Nancy Macrini, through
their Macrini Foundation, have worked hard to provide a
quality Catholic education to those whom it would often
not be accessible. Working together with many Catholic
primary schools throughout Houston, most of which are
considered inner city, the Macrinis offer scholarships to
students who meet not only the financial need requirement,
but who also maintain the academic and behavioral standards
of the school.
After seven years, and after hundreds of “Macrini
Scholars” had graduated from eight grade, the Macrinis
discovered a hitch in the system. After primary school, “our
students [Macrini Scholars] were doing quite well on the
entrance exams to Catholic high schools, but they weren’t
able to afford them,” says Mr. Macrini. After hearing a
story about one particular student who had been a Macrini
Scholar from first grade until eighth grade, and whose family
could not afford to enroll her in a Catholic high school,
the Macrinis decided to do something about it.
“There is a significant demand from inner city students and
their families to go to a Catholic high school,” says Mr. Macrini,
“but the problem is money.” To combat this dilemma, Tom and
Nancy, with the help of the Archdiocesan Development Office,
found several Catholic high schools to work with: Incarnate
Word Academy, St. Thomas and St. Pius X (they’re now
working with Cristo Rey as well). The Macrinis now provide
financial aid to students from first to 12th grade.
When Sister Lauren Beck, C.V.I. was asked about the
Macrinis, she said, “On my first meeting with Tom and
Nancy, I was awestruck by their commitment to Catholic
education and drive to accomplish an incredibly generous
goal. With God’s help and their determination, they have
succeeded. We are all so grateful.”
“We think this is so important to help
stop the poverty cycle... To keep kids in
school, keep families together and, hopefully,
keep them involved with a church.”
Tom and Nancy Macrini at their home.
Right now there are approximately 30 Macrini-funded
students in the Catholic high school system and about 550
in Catholic primary schools. However generous the Macrinis
are, they still believe that no student should get a free
ride. “It’s a partnership,” says Mr. Macrini. “We believe it
should be a joint effort between the school, the parents and
the students, and we are there to offer financial assistance
so that the child’s dream of continuing a Catholic education
can be realized. We want to be facilitators of dreams.”
In 2008—2009, the Macrinis were funding 45 graduating
eighth-graders, and only about 25% of them were continuing
on to Catholic high school. The research the Macrinis
had done proved what they had already believed: children
who attended a Catholic high school were not only more
likely to graduate, but also more likely to go on to college.
“We think this is so important to help the poverty
cycle,” says Mrs. Macrini. “To keep kids in school, keep
families together and, hopefully, keep them involved with
a church.” Many Macrini Scholars are the first in their
families to graduate high school and move on to higher
education, and Tom and Nancy hope that they’ll not only
be successful, but also will come back to their communities
and help others in need.
“Every now and then we’ll get a note from a former
Macrini Scholar letting us know where they've landed,” says
Tom. “That’s the kind of thing that really makes our day.”
IWA salutes Tom and Nancy Macrini for their vision and
generosity, making a Catholic education a reality for so many.
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Fall 2009

2009 STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON
Everything’s Coming Up Roses!
On Feb. 28, 2009, IWA hosted its seventh annual
Style Show & Luncheon. With the theme “Everything’s
Coming Up Roses,” (submitted by Bianca
Leggio ’09) the girls modeled casual clothing with
their mothers and donned more formal attire while
with their fathers or special friend on the runway.
We give special thanks to Christine Haas of
KHOU/Channel 11, who did a fabulous job as
emcee for the event. Thanks also to the following
boutiques for the privilege of wearing their
designs: The French Cuff Boutique, Jessica Mc-
Clintock, Posh and The Hemline. Hair and makeup
were compliments of The Jacques Dessange Salon
and Spa and the Phoenix Group provided the
runway stage and draping. The delicious meal was
catered by The French Corner and table settings
were provided by several IWA families and friends,
including: The Tobola, Sass, Sears, Watson, Leggio,
Roy, Camarillo, Garza, Lay, Walls, Gonzalez and
Moudry families.
Thanks to the hard work of the following
committee members, the show was a big success
— Mary Watson, Marguerite Woung-Chapman,
Susan Roy, Sarah Sneed, Melba Garza, Kim
Lyman, Linda Camarillo, Terri McKenzie, led by
Cindy Moudry.
Jimmy & Jillian Camarillo ᾿09
Charlie Gurrola & Bianca Leggio ᾿09
Tiffany Moudry ᾿11
Wendle & Shelvia Smith ᾿09
Style Show Committee, left to right: Susan Roy, Kimberly Lyman, Melba
Garza, Sarah Sneed, Cindy Moudry, Linda Camarillo, Marguerite Woung-
Chapman, Mary Watson
Patricia Sass ᾿11
*See Annual Report, page 24,
for Style Show sponsors
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ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
Where did the summer
go It’s hard to believe
that the school year has already
begun. Along with the start of
the school year, the planning of
many activities for the Alumnae
Association begins!
I want to take this opportunity
to introduce you to Cynthia
Bartholomew, IWA’s new
Director of Special Events and
Alumnae Relations. She’ll be our school contact, so feel free
to introduce yourself to her... she’s excited to meet as many
alumnae as she can.
If you’re looking for a way to get involved and burn some
calories, join Team Alumnae for the 14th annual IWA Run
for the Word on Oct. 11, 2009. Or grab your clubs and hit
the links for IWA’s annual Golf Classic, Nov. 3, 2009.
Our main celebration every year, Homecoming, will be
held Nov. 6, 7 and 8. Activities will include a cocktail party on
Friday, the traditional Homecoming luncheon at the Junior
League on Saturday and a Mass and brunch on Sunday.
I hope to see many of you at upcoming events and I encourage
you all to bring a classmate, husband or significant
other with you. The Alumnae Association is only as strong
as its members and we want each of you to join us!
Lanette Kowis ᾿88
IWA Alumnae President
30
Friday
NOVEMBER 2009
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
Mark your calendars! HOMECOMING
is just around the corner!
This year’s IWA Alumnae Homecoming will
once again be three events in one weekend.
2009 — 2010 ALUMNAE BOARD
PRESIDENT Lanette Kowis ᾿88
1st VICE PRESIDENT Gail Chevalier ᾿90
2ND VICE PRESIDENT Betty Cortes Eckstein ᾿63
RECORDING SECRETARY Mary Jo Wey Butler ᾿70
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Pat Kubin ᾿50
TREASURER Galia M. Vargas ᾿90
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Elizabeth Muegge ᾿63
MODERATOR Sister Bertha Quinters ᾿44
2009 — 2010 BOARD AT LARGE
Carol Ann Worhol Avouris ᾿69
Jessica Casas Beltran ᾿88
Susan Storey Cutaia ᾿71
Diane Freitag Kopfensteiner ᾿78
Betty Ann Kowis ᾿53
Wanda LeBlanc ᾿69
Norma Lozano ᾿89
Nerina Lyons ᾿63
Barbara Van Postman ᾿69
Debbie Mendoza Trevino ᾿89
Claudia Valdez ᾿89
2009 — 2010 IWA LIASION Cynthia Bartholomew
cbartholomew@incarnateword.org; 713.227.3637, ext. 128
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
Friday evening,
Nov. 6
Cocktails in the
Rafferty Plaza,
Incarnate Word
Academy
Saturday, Nov. 7
Homecoming
Luncheon at the
Junior League of
Houston
Sunday, Nov. 8
Homecoming Mass
& Brunch, Convent
on Bradford
Alumnae Scholarship recipient Domenica Delgado ᾽11 and her parents Antonio
and Annette Vasquez Delgado ᾿80 at the Alumnae Appreciation Garden Party
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ALUMNAE EVENTS
Alumnae Happy Hour:
« Mardi Gras Style!
left to right: Elaine Hernandez
Schnur᾿67, Mary Ann Bunn
Petrash, Rosemary Bua Williams
᾿67, Belinda Postman Kaylani ᾿67
Appreciation Garden Party
Mary Ann Mendoza Rosas ᾿73,
Hilda Garza Radar ᾿75, Barbara
Van Postman ᾿69
«
Jessica Casas Beltran ᾿88,
Margie Escobar Snyder ᾿88,
Lanette Kowis ᾿88
The third annual Appreciation Garden Party was held on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the
historic Hidden Oaks Bed and Breakfast. Approximately 100 guests, including Scholarship
Recipients and their parents, attended the event. Accompanied by a talented
violinist, a delicious afternoon tea consisting of finger sandwiches, scones and fruit
compote was served, resulting in a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and fellowship.
This annual event expresses appreciation to all those Alumnae who faithfully support
the Alumnae Association with their dues and donations. Without this support, we
would not be able to award scholarships each year to students of the Academy.
The Alumnae Association hosted
a Mardi Gras-themed happy
hour on Fat Tuesday at Champps
in Uptown Park. The attendees
ranged in class years from the
1950s to 2000s. The happy hour
included delicious appetizers
and even Mardi Gras beads for
each attendee. Mardi Gras was a
perfect theme to host an
evening of fun and reminiscing for
alumnae. Many had the chance
to catch-up with their classmates
while meeting new alumna from
other class years. The Association
hosts several happy hours
throughout the year, so be sure
you are getting all of the evite
notices by updating your
information in the Alumnae
Association database.
Beverly Jones Musil ᾿50, Mary Jane Anderson Sullivan
᾿53 & Barbara Anderson Carl ᾿56
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Norma Lozano ᾿89, Mary Jo Wey Butler ᾿70, Gail
Chevalier ᾿90, Wanda LeBlanc ᾿69, Lanette Kowis ᾿88,
Barbara Van Postman ᾿69 & Claudia Valdez ᾿89
Annual Retreat
The Annual Lenten Retreat was held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Holy
Name Retreat Center. Of the Alumnae in attendance, all agreed this was a
wonderful opportunity to spend some time away in spiritual reflection and
prayer. Of course, it would not be a gathering of IWA “girls” without some
time to socialize and catch up with the happenings in each other’s lives.
This event is held each year on the Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday.
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend next year.
Dues٭ Brochure
The Alumnae Association
collects dues every year beginning
in July. These dues allow
the Association to support
many activities for alumnae,
the Incarnate Word Sisters
and the students of IWA. Annual
dues are $20, and are an
integral part in helping your
Alumnae Association fulfill
its role. If you have already
sent in your dues, thank you.
If you have not, please send
them in today, to the attention
of Cynthia Bartholomew.
Fall 2009

STAYING IN TOUCH
New News
Please complete and fax/mail to the Advancement Office / Attn: Cynthia Bartholomew
Full Name
Class of
Employer/Occupation
Address
City State Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
Is this an address change Yes No
(Parents: If your daughter no longer lives with you, please help us update our addresses.
Please complete the form and mail it back to the Academy!)
Tell us what's new in your life:
«
Red Check Day, May 21, 2009
The Class of 1959 hosted the annual red check luncheon
for the graduating class of 2009. It was wonderful
to have these women back on campus.
Class of 1959 left to right: Jo Frances Corona Storenski, Anna Jean Cravey Olexy,
Mary Jo Gresham Hollas, Barbara Schrader Thieme, Sr. Yvonne Wunsche, C.V.I.
᾿55, Carole Magee Piperi, Rosalie Colonnetta Melia & Marie Dornak Podsednik.
Jessica Casas Beltran’s ᾿88 twin girls,
Alexandra and Gabriela, already
have IWA spirit! Class of 2027!
IWA Alumnae!
Do you love to golf Sign up
for this year’s Golf
Classic and help support
IWA! We’ll pair you with
other alumnae golfers to
form an Alumnae Team! Get
in touch with Cynthia Bartholomew
for more information
at 713.227.3637
or via e-mail at
cbartholomew@incarnateword.org
Please let us know if an
alumnae or alumnae family
member has passed away.
Contact Cynthia Bartholomew
at 713.227.3637, ext. 128 or e-mail to
cbartholomew@incarnateword.org
If you would like to make a gift to Incarnate Word Academy in
memory of a loved one, please provide their full name and mail it to:
IWA, 609 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002
Attn: Kate Ryther, Director of Advancement
Your loved one’s name will be entered into the prayer book
and remembered in the daily prayers of the
Sisters of the Incatnate Word and Blessed Sacrament.
check us
out on
facebook!
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ALUMNAE UPDATES
1953
Vita Ann Zarzana Palermo and Rose
Mandola Oggero’s ᾿55 granddaughter
Tina was married in April 2009. Tina’s
mother is also an IWA alum, Bonnie
Palermo Oggero ᾿78. Another granddaughter
of Vita Ann’s, Ann Marie
Samperi ᾿98, will marry this fall.
Barbara Daniells Hammer and her husband
will celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary this year!
1957
Marlene Maddox Emmons will become
a first-time great-grandmother
in Jan. 2010! She is still designing and
making jewelry (www.jewelsbymolly.
com) and is always happy to hear from
old friends.
1959
Cynthia Downes Pyron set sail this
summer on her Beneteau 321 “Wind
Flint” from Annapolis, MD to Martha’s
Vineyard and back. The trip took her
past the Statue of Liberty, through the
heart of Manhattan, around Long Island,
through the Elizabeth Islands, Martha’s
Vineyard and Nantucket.
1963
Pat Stewart is still working for National
Oilwell Varco. She has six children who
are all doing well, and she’s going to be
a grandmother again this month. (This
is grandbaby number seven!) Her oldest
son, Wayne, was married in May ’09.
Her mother will celebrate her 95th birthday
on Oct. 27.
1964
Catherine (Katy) Walter was appointed
as a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and
a Fellow of Linacre College at Oxford
University (UK). She will be lecturing
on the MSc course in Applied Linguistics
and Second Language Acquisition,
supervising doctoral students, and
developing a new distance learning postgraduate
diploma in teaching English
language in university settings. She has
lectured at the Institute of Education,
University of London, for six years.
1966
Mary A. Turnini Adams (Angie) has
been employed with ExxonMobil for the
past 35 years as an exploration auditor.
She has traveled to Italy and Paris, and
plans to vacation in Spain next year. She
has three children who all live in Houston,
and two grandchildren—Kaitlyn, 6,
and Kylie, four months.
1967
Cindy Hofer Tomashek recently remarried
and is now, Mrs. Cynthia (Jack)
Kenne.
Belinda Postmam-Kaylani (Class
Captain ’67) traveled to Portland, OR
for several days with classmate Terry
(Teresa) Enriquez Hickman.
Rosemary Bua Williams will soon
become a grandmother. Her daughter
Angela and husband Mike are expecting
their first child this December. This
month Rosemary and her youngest
daughter Natalie are going on a Celebrity
Cruise to the Eastern Mediterranean
for two weeks. These are two exciting
events for her, and she feels very blessed!
1968
Sharron Kay Nolan Marshall will be
a first-time grandmother this month!
Sianna Kay is expected on Sept. 17th.
1974
Lupe Vasquez Parham and her husband
Chuck still work in the oil and gas
industry; when they are not working,
Chuck enjoys golf while Lupe loves to
shop! She would also like to get in touch
with all her 1974 classmates to ensure
the next reunion will be the biggest yet!
All interested, please contact her at
lparham@stmaryland.com.
1976
Phyllis Alexander Camarata and her
husband Steve will celebrate their 30th
anniversary in January 2010. She has
two sons, Nick, 25, and Nathan, 17.
Phyllis has worked as a speech pathologist
for 29 years in the Aldine School
District and is looking forward to retirement
next year.
Shirley Gutierres Ortiz has been married
to her husband Roy for 32 years;
they have three sons, Michael, Christopher
and Brian. While they have always
lived in Houston, Shirley and Roy have
recently returned home after a yearlong
stay in Norway.
1978
Mary Connealy Acosta is currently
running for Judge for County Criminal
Court at Law #2 – the election will
be held in November 2010. She is also
School Board President for St. Theresa
School in Memorial Park. She has her
own law practice and is married to David
Acosta, who is a CPA and on the Board
of Directors of the Texas Chapter of the
Grammys. She has two children, Daniel,
28 and Gabriela, 12. She currently lives in
Meyerland and attends St. Theresa Parish.
1979
Anna Gonzales has worked with Harris
County Pretrial Services for the past 19
years as a court officer. She has a bachelor’s
degree in criminal justice and is
active at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
1981
Celina Tierrablanca Stover is currently
living in San Marcos, TX. She works for
San Marcos ISD and was recently named
Teacher of the Year. Celina was selected
to travel to China in January 2010 to
study educational models.
1988
Jessica Casas Beltran’s twin girls (Alexandra
and Gabriela) are now 11 months
old. The girls were baptized on June 28,
2009 at the family’s home parish, St.
Anne. Jessica is already promoting school
pride in the twins – IWA class of 2027!
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1993
Kelley Mausbach Busbee received her
CBA (Credit Business Associate) certification
this past year from NACM and is
expecting her fourth child this month. She
already has three boys (ages 9, 6 and 2 ½).
1994
Danette Mozisek is the Director of Communications
at the Research Partnership to Secure
Energy for America in Sugar Land, TX.
1997
Jessica Happe is a real estate agent with
Coldwell Banker Gundaker of Ballwin/
Chesterfield, MO.
1998
Atheelee Luna (Athee) would like to request
prayers and support for her boyfriend Joseph
Taylor, a First Lieutenant with the Texas
Army National Guard. He is currently serving
in Afghanistan with the Joint Task Force
Lonestar and will be returning in May 2010.
Alumnae Class Captains
Alumnae Class Captains serve as representatives for specific classifications, focusing on the collection of information regarding
change of address, e-mail or phone numbers — all vital information used to keep IWA’s records up to date. We ask each alumna with
any changes in personal contact information regarding you or a classmate to get in touch with your Class Captain! As you can see, we
have many classes without a Captain. Please contact Cynthia Bartholomew at 713.227.3637, ext. 128 if you wish to volunteer!
1954 Carol Wimberly Connally
cconnally@sbcglobal.net
1958 Margie Tolopka Warren
billmargie64@yahoo.com
1959 Marie Dornak Podsednik
281.448.0854
1960 Damiana Garza Zuckero
dzuckero@comcast.net
1962 Peggy Schulin
peggyschulin@comcast.net
1963 Elizabeth Muegge
lizmuegge@yahoo.com
1966 Josephine Guerrero Scalise
joscalise@sbcglobal.net
1967 Belinda Postman Kaylani
zkaylani@comcast.net
1969 Barbara Van Postman
bavp@sbcglobal.net
1999
Andrea Scott Cochran graduated from the
University of St. Thomas with a BBA and
MBA in accounting. She married in 2007
and gave birth to Leopold Andreas Cochran
in 2008. Andrea lives in Katy and works for
Apache Corp. as an internal auditor.
Katie Komar graduated from the University
of Texas and worked in the Peace
Corps in Kenya. She is now doing her
MBA work in Arizona and works for her
local legislation and community.
Stacey Lastovica graduated from the University
of Houston with a bachelor’s degree
in communications. She currently resides
in Houston.
Emily Abeln married Thomas Dohoney in
early May.
2003
Crystal Sellers received her MBA from Louisiana
State University. She has recently moved
back to Houston and has started working with
the Controller’s Group at ExxonMobil.
1970 Mary Jo Wey Butler
mamasitawey@sbcglobal.net
1971 Susan Storey Cutaia
scutaia@sbcglobal.net
1973 Mary Ann Mendoza Rosas
Marosas3@yahoo.com
1974 Lupe Vasquez Parham
lparham@stmaryland.com
1975 Hilda Garza Rader
hrader@colechem.com
1977 Darlene Hanks Villarreal
V3ddj@aol.com
Theresa Quartaro Smith
theresas@davispenn.com
Eugenia Asevedo Williams
Ginarealtor4u@aol.com
1978 Diane Freitag Kopfensteiner
dkopfensteiner@comcast.net
2004
Kara Trostmann is a 2008 graduate of the
University of Houston Downtown with
a degree in elementary education. She
begins her career this school year teaching
3rd graders.
2006
Franceska McCaughan will complete her
degree in hotel and restaurant management
from the Conrad N. Hilton College
at the University of Houston this year. She
already has job offers from Malaysia and
Switzerland and might be internationally
bound once more!
2007
Brittany Revia is the new Speech and Debate
coach for Incarnate Word Academy.
Alumnae, send us pictures along
with your updates! E-mail your digital
photos to Cynthia Bartholomew at
cbartholomew@incarnateword.org.
1985 Martha Del Toro Medina
Marthadeltoro.medina@aig.com
1988 Lanette Kowis
lanettekowis@windstream.net
1998 Melissa Garcia
mgarciand@hotmail.com
2000 Angela M. Clements
clements@stpiusx.org
2001 Blair Pentecost
blairpentecost@gmail.com
2003 Kimberly Ybanez
Kim_2003iwa@hotmail.com
2004 Kara Trostmann
karaeta@gmail.com
2007 Claudette Johnson
cdjic@hotmail.com
2009 Christina Muench
Christina.elaine@yahoo.com
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ALUMNAE SNAPSHOTS
Name: Mary Madalynn Tomek
Dove Jacobson ᾿57
Occupation: Professional Artist;
owner of MDJ Enterprises &
Studio Chic
Web site: www.marydoveart.com
City, State: Sedona, AZ
Degrees: BS in Education; Masters
in Educational Technology
Family Life: Married; three
children, two stepchildren and
several grandchildren
Name: Cynthia Anne Jezek
Motal ᾿96
Occupation: Attorney and
Counselor at Law
City, State: Round Rock, TX
Degrees: BA Biology, University
of St. Thomas; J.D., South
Texas College of Law; Member
Texas Bar
Family Life: Married with a
1-year-old daughter
What do you love about your job I am an educator to the
core. My passion is to wake people up to be the best they
can be, wake them up to events around them both political
and personal, and help them learn to experience the joy of
personal growth and risk taking.
How did attending IWA help you on your career path By
the time I left high school, I was mentally and emotionally
prepared for college. Now all of my education, career and
life experiences are used every day in the community. Having
ideas and solutions, an opinion and a voice, allows one
to leave a footprint on this Earth.
What was IWA’s biggest impact on your life Our weekly
schedule allowed for quiet time in church — a time of
reflection and discovery. Most teenagers today do not give
themselves this time. IWA allowed me to find my voice,
develop opinions, and know and find my moral compass.
If you could say something to your teachers at IWA, what
would it be The quality and dedication of the nuns to
teaching must have become a subliminal model for me as a
classroom teacher. The nuns loved their job, they loved to
teach and they loved us as their
students. I love and remember
each and every one. The foundation
of my life was built out
of marble during my time at
IWA. This is the reason I give
and do what I can in thanks
for what my education at IWA
has given me. I am helping the
IWA Legacy continue for years
to come by including a gift in
my will that will benefit the
Academy.
Dublin, TX 19 Cents Gas
What do you love about your job I love to help my clients
plan for their futures. The most rewarding part of my job is
having clients appreciate the help and guidance I can provide.
How did attending IWA help you along your path
Attending IWA prepared me for college and even law
school. The English department prepared me very well for
the college and graduate level writing and research that
accompanies college and graduate school writing courses.
Sister Mark Edward’s Latin classes were also very helpful,
especially for law school. I’d like to take a refresher course
though — I’ve forgotten how to conjugate those verbs!
What was IWA’s impact on your life IWA was the perfect
high school for me. I came as a very shy and reserved young
lady and through the IWA Corps and the great small-sized
classes and individual teaching, I feel I was more than prepared
to succeed in college and in life.
What is your fondest memory of IWA My fondest memory
of IWA is attending the Latin competitions. I remember
attending one competition in Amarillo — the long bus ride
where we watched movies, studied our flash cards and even
saw tumbleweed!
If you could say something to your teachers at IWA, what
would it be I didn’t realize then how much care they all put
into our education and well being. All of my teachers were
fantastic at their jobs and each, in their own way, helped me
gain the confidence I needed to succeed in life.
“
I hope the (Sisters) continue to
inspire young minds and guide
them as well as they did for me.
— Cynthia Motal”
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IN MEMORIUM
Eternal rest, grant unto them,
O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them.
deceased
JoAnn Monks Akers ’61
Rossana Barrios, mother of Kristina Barrios ᾿02
Carolyn Bartkowiak, mother of Donna
Bartkowiak Pryor ᾿75, aunt of Barbara
Ann Meleski Buckner ’61 and Sandra Ann
Bartkowiak Croft ’88
Pearly Ann Bertrand ᾿50, sister of Sister
Zachary Bertrand C.V.I., ᾿52
Priscilla Bormet
Hester Brelsford
Kevin Callery, son of Evelyn Blount
Callery ᾿53, nephew of Jacqueline Blount
Hargrove ᾿54
Rose Marie Cashiola, mother of Antoinette
Pinina Cashiola ᾿48, Ann Elizabeth
Cashiola ᾿56, Mary Rose Cashiola ᾿62,
Carolyn Cashiola Lawrence ᾿66 and Rosalie
Cashiola Kessler ᾿68, sister in-law of
Mary Rose Lima Cashiola ᾿45 and mother
in-law of Carol Martino Cashiola ᾿54.
Camilla Coghlan, mother of Sarah Coghlan
Guzzetta ᾿73 and Cecilia Coghlan Thompson ᾿71
Mrs. Jack Coogan
Charles Corona
Mary Ann Delahoussaye ᾿54, sister in-law of
Carmen Delahoussaye Nadolney ᾿55
Betty Anne Eheman Dempsey ᾿51
Terrence Dougherty
Betsy Earthman
William Edmundson, husband of JoAnn
Bender Edmundson ᾿56
William Ferrary
Florence Belski Fisher ᾿50
Peggy Lund French ’59
Martha Garcia ’59
Bridget Wolf Gonzales ᾿74, sister of Stella
Wolf Arnold ᾿67, Charlene Wolf Wright
᾿68, Ouida Wolf Tuck᾿80, Molly Wolf
Mosely ᾿83 and Gretchen Wolf ᾿85
Nick Gonzalez
Florence Guerrero, mother of Brenda
Guerrero Jones ᾿57, aunt of Geraldine Kloc
Riley ᾿46, Barbara Klotz Malek ᾿55, Theresa
Klotz Borski ᾿56, Carolyn Klotz Conte ᾿58,
Mary Ann Klotz Spencer ᾿60, Charlotte
Klotz Carr ᾿68, Monica Klotz Cooksey ᾿70,
and Donna Klotz De Vries ᾿78
Christine Hablinski, mother of Betty Hablinski
Wachel ᾿59 and Janet Hablinski ᾿73
Frances Graliano Haldas ᾿38
Julia Finucane Hale ’59
King Hegwood, husband of Helen Fusig
Hegwood ᾿50
William Paul Hemenway, husband of
Louise Didion Hemenway ᾿58
John Heyburn
Deane Hlavaty, mother of Sonia Earthman
Novo ᾿59
Bobby Hollman, brother of Maudie Beth
Hollmann ᾿50 and Sister Mary Anne Holmann
C.V.I., ᾿47
Margaret Ellen Vosburg Huffstetter,
IWA Faculty Member 1962-1965
Bettie Martinsen Hutchinson ᾿50, mother
of Mary Angel Hutchinson ᾿80
Dorsey Ray Johnson, husband of Blanche
Champiomont Johnson ᾿52.
Joseph C. Johnson
Cynthia Keene, mother of Cindy Hofer
Tomashek ᾿67
Catherine Grant Kelley ᾿32, sister of Mary
‘Nookie’ Alma Grant Holy ᾿36
Allen Kinghorn
Al Lederer, III
Dr. Joseph A. Lucci, Jr.
Julie Anne Cain Mack ᾿49
Laura Mensi Maida, mother of Laureta
Maida Cuny ᾿54 and Vickie Maida ᾿62
Richard Mallett, brother of Beverly Mallet
Williams ᾿80
Marie Bonura McBride ᾿64, sister of
Celeste Bonura Bryant ’65
Malberth G. Vargas-Montoya, mother of
Galia M. Vargas ᾿90
Elizabeth “June” Moreland ᾿59
Joyce Turner Moroney ’50
Alfred Morrey, Jr.
Frances Newsom, sister of Sister Bea Maroul,
C.V.I. and Sister Dorothea Maroul, C.V.I.
Eugene Oser, brother of Eileen Oser ᾿39
and Marie Carraway ᾿37
Pennelope Posinski, mother of Agnes Posinski
Brock ᾿64, Margaret Posinski Patke
᾿67, and Rose Mary Posinski Chmiel ᾿69
Pete Postel, father of IWA Art Teacher
Josie Postel
Virginia “Lala” Garza Reyna, aunt of
Belinda Postman Kaylani ᾿67 and Barbara
Van Postman ᾿69
Wilhelmena Robertson
Pat Romano, brother of Mary Jo Romano
Dawloski ᾿66
Vance Saladino
Phillip Shannon
Patrick Swayze, son of Patsy Martin Swayze ’45
Barbara Woods Taparauskas, mother of Kathy
Taparauskas Albrecht ᾿67, Barbara Taparauskas
Scherer ᾿68, Theresa Taparauskas ᾿72, Anne
Taparauskas ᾿75 and Dorthy Taparauskas.
Robert Thompson, husband of Beverly
Bordeaux Thompson ᾿50
Lesa Thurman, mother of Lesa Thurman
Furches ᾿87
Eleanor Tinsley
Earl Vaculik, husband of Mary Ann Grizzaffi
Vaculik ᾿63.
Albert Vargo
Mary Catherine Hennessy Walker ᾿41
Jean Rae Warren, mother of Christine
Warren McAdams ᾿69
William Warren, husband of Marie Tolopka
Warren ᾿58
Leatrice Terrebonne Weaks ᾿44
Iris Webre
Mary Joe Danna White ᾿45
Billie Jo Williams ᾿69
Reverend John T. Weyer, Jr.
Bibiann Cegielski Wright, sister of Irene
Cegielski Bourgeois ᾿53 and Dorothy
Cegielski Painter ᾿58
Marie Bonura McBride:
A life of enthusiasm and courage
Marie Bonura McBride was a 1964 graduate who had a
zest for life and remarkable courage.
In 1981, Marie became a T-2 paraplegic, the result of
a tragic accident that also killed her first husband Gene.
Through the years, Marie continued an independent
life with help from her family and health care workers,
and called upon her nursing background to work
on medical collections.
In 1996, Marie met Tom McBride and the two became
inseparable. Tom designed a specially built motor home
equipped with a wheelchair lift and other adjustments.
They enjoyed traveling and indulging in their love of river
rafting — a challenge Marie embraced.
Marie passed away on July 24, 2009 while travelling
with Tom in Utah and Colorado.
Many of Marie’s IWA classmates were fortunate to be
in touch with her over the past two years, as she had
been working with typical energy and enthusiasm to
organize a 1964 class reunion to be held this October.
Classmates will remember her, then and always, for her
courage and her love of life.
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IN MEMORIUM
Dear Friends,
As I say goodbye to IWA after many years of service, I must say thank you to all of our benefactors who are so special to me
and to the Academy in every way. You have been dear friends and blessings. It has been difficult these past years with many
of my “friends” being called to Heaven. Each passing pulls on my heart strings. I would like to mention some special people
who passed away this past school year.
Charles Corona, who was always “Baldy” to me, passed away on Dec. 31, 2008. We lost a most loyal friend and benefactor.
Celebrating his 70th wedding anniversary with his wife Frances at Annunciation Church was a grand occasion. Very few
reach this wonderful milestone. I am saddened that I did not have the chance to tell him goodbye, but I did have the privilege
of bringing him Holy Communion when he was very ill a few years before God called him Home.
Joseph C. Johnson, was President of Scanlan Foundation and a devoted supporter of our Academy. Joe was taught by our
Sisters at Blessed Sacrament School, so his loyalty was part and parcel of him. I visited him at his home during his
illness and had the privilege of bringing him Holy Communion on his final day on Earth. He was forever generous
to Houston Catholic schools.
Eleanor Tinsley and her deceased husband Jim were donors for many, many years. Jim was my advisor when I wrote The
History of Annunciation Church–Catholic Mother Church of Houston in 1965 and we were dear friends ever since. Incarnate
Word Academy and the Houston community will miss Eleanor and her energetic work and philanthropic heart.
Al Vargo was on the Development Board for Marian High School from 1970 to 1976. He was so generous, hosting numerous
events at his beautiful restaurant, Vargos. Al was always there for the Sisters and our students. I had the privilege of
telling him goodbye, but it was still a very sad and lonely parting for me after 44 years of friendship.
Iris Webre, attended the IWA 2009 Gala in March at the age of 95. Iris was the personification of “living life to the fullest.”
I’ll continue to miss the lunches we shared with Christine Flanagan Imber ’31. Iris and her indomitable spirit will be
missed as well as her constant support of Incarnate Word Academy.
May their souls rest in praising God, who blessed them in so many special ways.
Sister Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I.
Sister Dorothy Braden, C.V.I
Nov.18, 1921 – August 23, 2009
Sister Dorothy Braden, C.V.I., a member of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and
Blessed Sacrament, was born in Burlington, TX. She was a Sister for 68 years. Her
years of ministry were dedicated to teaching, congregational and prayer ministry,
which benefitted thousands over the years. She was a very happy person with a beautiful
smile. She cared deeply for others and always looked after their needs. Her life
witnessed to God’s gentleness and kindness in the world. Surely, God is smiling as
he welcomes her back home after a life of dedication to His Son, Jesus, the Incarnate
Word and God’s people.
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The RooTS & WingS
Capital Campaign
Thank you to the following generous
donors who made new or additional gifts
to the Capital Campaign.Those who
contributed through Sister Mary Brendan
O’Donnell, C.V.I. are listed under Friends.
Benefactors: $100,000–$249,000
the Medallion foundation, Inc.
Leaders: $25,000–$99,000
the eugene & felice Malloy foundation
the strake foundation
advocates: $10,000–$24,999
the Iris & Lloyd Webre foundation
Partners: $5,000–$9,999
Incarnate Word academy alumnae association
craig Janies
Mr. & Mrs. dennis Malloy
Patrons: $1,000–$4,999
Fayez Sarofim & Co.
sonya Hlavaty earthman novo ᾿59
cecilia Harrison Pena ᾿75
anne Pratt
Mrs. raye G. White
sustaIners: $500–$999
raquel Garza
Mr. & Mrs. Rufino Tajonera
Michael & Paula Webb
contrIButors: GIfts uP to $499
Karen Hablizel Bedore ᾿80
Bernadette arnold Brown ᾿78
Kitty charlton
edith ankenbruck collins ᾿54
roberta Jester court ᾿52
Michael & Betsy earthman †
sylvia Mata freeman ᾿69
Mary alice flores Hernandez ᾿56
elena davis Johnson ᾿77
deceased
2008–2009 ANNUAL REPORT
The Desire ...
to give back, to make a difference, to help students in need....
to ensure that the traditions and values of IWa will continue for generations to come, IWa relies on the support
and commitment of our alumnae, board of advisors, corporate partners, families, faculty, staff and friends.
this report recognizes all who dedicated their time and resources during the 2008—2009 academic year. We
are grateful for your generosity, which enhances our sustainability and the founding vision of the sisters of the
Incarnate Word and Blessed sacrament.
The following donations were received by the Advancement Office and the Development Office between July
1, 2008—June 30, 2009. this listing does not include anY pledge payments on committed gifts before July 1,
2008. these donations were listed in the 2007—2008 annual report.
regina Gonzales Lancaster ᾿81
carol colby Lauhoff ᾿55
Lawrence sellers, Jr.
Mary Jane anderson sullivan ᾿53
Pat taft Matula ᾿56
richard & Peggy Hall McWhorter ᾿72
Leon & Polly saladino Miller ᾿55
dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
dolores schattel Pranger ᾿50
Jack rains
annabelle silva
Margie frey smith ᾿46
Johnny & Linda veselka
Lisa Mouton Wallace ᾿83
debra Hartenberger Wehrle ᾿70
Matching Gift companies &
corporate donors
aIG
aim corporation
apache corporation
Bank of america
Boeing
central Market–HeB
chevron corporation
conocoPhillips
el Paso corporation
exxonMobil
Kinder Morgan foundation
Merck & co.
randalls / safeway Inc.
rexnord foundation Inc.
shell oil company foundation
Gifts in Memory of ...
Rossana Barrios
Mr. & Mrs. christopher Borreca
Barbara Jo Pease
James Lawrence Bonura
virgina theall Berreth ᾿53
Hester Brelsford
Keven caldarera
Harry & cora sue dominy Mach ᾿60
Mary Butera
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Nelli Butera
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Elmo & Vincent Candelari
ada francescon & Barney francescon
Charles Corona
ada francescon & Barney francescon
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Benita Rae Thomas D’Armata
Mary L. & Marcus W. Berry
Roberta Defran
dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
Mary Ann Fruia Delahoussaye ᾿54
frank & carmen delahoussaye nadolney ᾿55
Harry & cora sue dominy Mach ᾿60
Lauretta Maida Williams ᾿54
Sister Rose Ann Doskocil, C.V.I.
Mr. & Mrs. Ben doskocil
Karl Dutt
Joseph K. cooney
Linda Francescon Scholarship
ada francescon & Barney francescon
Jean Gebhard
Mrs. Patricia Harvey
Sister Annunciatia Grogan, C.V.I.
Philomena Morgan
Sister Perpetua Hayes, C.V.I.
Mr. & Mrs. Luther Inkley
Sam Iacono
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Dorsey Ray Johnson
dora sanders Plagens ᾿53
Cheryl Descant Kistner ᾿61
Marilyn schiro Hardee ᾿61
Harry & cora sue dominy Mach ᾿60
nelson & dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
Shirley LaBati and Pilk
camilla coghlan
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Pamela Pilkington
Gloria LaChapelle/
Gloria LaChapelle Scholarship
Joe & rosalie Lorino altomari ᾿56
Mr. & Mrs. James franklin Butler, Jr.
sarah cooper
the espree family
Luci Lachapelle fisher
andrea Georgeson
Michael & Geraldine Jorissen
Herman & shirley Lachapelle
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Juliette Lachapelle ᾿83 & Martin runciman
evelyn Mouton
Mary Paulsel
Mrs. clayton Lachapelle sonnier
Margaret sonnier ᾿80
sharon sylvie
Mrs. J.c. Wolf
charlene Wright
Tena Samperi Lawrence
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Rufus Le Blanc
nelson & dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
Juanita McDonald
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Anna O. Moran Memorial Scholarship
Patrick Moran
Mark Naschke
dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
anne K. & connie o. ryan
carl e. ryan
Travis Nunez
Mr. & Mrs. raymond M. nunez
Barbara Perkins Paine
W.t. & Louise J. Moran
robert Mullins/ LJM corporation
stephen c. Paine
Most rev. vincent rizzotto, d.d.
Catherine Gest Peltier ᾿46
virgina theall Berreth ᾿53
dr. frank Peltier
nelson & dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
Sister Francis Joseph Phillips, C.V.I.
virgina theall Berreth ᾿53
Jack & Margaret rose sacco Buckle ᾿55
Juliette Lachapelle ᾿83 & Martin runciman
ciro & ann Lampasas
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Mary Muegge ᾿57
Mary Paulsel
dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
Shirley Provenzano
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Kathryn B. Pinto
Vincent Ragusa
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Eufemia Razo
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Robin Reed
the reed family
Vance Saladino
Joe & rosalie Lorino altomari ᾿56
dorothy Blackwell
Johnny & rose Marie Mandola carrabba ᾿55
Joe david carrabba
Gail cassini
Mary Gail cassini
Marilyn schiro Hardee ᾿61
Benny & theresa Gilmore
Joey & Betty ann Martin Kowis ᾿53
Lanette Kowis ᾿88
Laura Maida
Margaret Mustachio Mika ᾿55 & family
Leon & Polly saladino Miller ᾿55
tony Palazzo
Jeanette r. Phillips
Leta steele
seymour & Josephine vento sugar ᾿55
Guy T. Salvaggio
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Phillip Shannon
teresa stevenson
Margaret Sheltz Memorial Scholarship
Lawrence & Mary Margaret sheltz Keen ᾿60
Rosalie Melia Storenski
ada francescon & Barney francescon
Ann Elizabeth Wead Swilley
elizabeth Muegge ᾿63
Mary Muegge ᾿57
frank & carmen delahoussaye nadolney ᾿55
James J. Tarpey, Jr.
Jill tarpey Garcia
Richard, Robert & Dale Thurman
Lesa H. thurman
Emma Torrelio
Mr. & Mrs. richard Montegut
John Toups
Mr. & Mrs. richard Montegut
Charles Trowbridge
Mr. & Mrs. richard Montegut
Timothy Twardowski
dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
Paul Vargo
rita vargo
Lova Jean Walsh
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Margaret Helen McNelly Warden
sister therese Warden, o.P.
Maggie White Memorial Scholarship
John M. White
Lucille White
Michael White
Gifts in Honor of...
Sister Brigid Cummins, C.V.I.
Mr. & Mrs. a.f. Henneke
Dr. & Mrs. M.J. Fillippone
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Sister Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I.
stephany califa
ada francescon & Barney francescon
dr. ed & Mary Lou reilly
Sister Jude Tanudtanud, C.V.I.
father david cardenas
the de Guzman family
Philomena Morgan
friends
The following generous donors supported
IWA scholarships and tuition assistance.
Many made donations directly to Sister
Mary Brendan O’Donnell, C.V.I.
Mr. & Mrs. dominick adamo
Irene adolph
Mr. & Mrs. Loren adrian
clare aiuvalasit
Mr. & Mrs. James allen
sister francis allien, c.v.I.
(anonymous)
Mr. & Mrs. Gene antill
father nicholas antle
archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Mr. & Mrs. Bernie auchter
Mr. & Mrs. John Bannon
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Mr. & Mrs. chris Bares
Leslie Barrera
the Basilian fathers
Mr. & Mrs. William Bauer
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bilinoski
Mr. Harry Bishop
Mr. & Mrs. Blankmann
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Blanton
Mr. & Mrs. Willie Bohuslav
Marian solick Bommarito ᾿62
James e. & emilie d. Booth
emily Bradford
Mr. & Mrs. don Bradley
Bridgeway charitable foundation
david & carol farrar Brittain ᾿61
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Broussard
Mr. & Mrs. charlie Brown
anne Bryant
Irene Bucek
Beverly Bukowski
Mrs. John P. Burns
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Butera
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph cahill
sister Maria eleanor caisido, c.v.I.
stephany califa
the Harry s. & Isabel c. cameron foundation
Mr. & Mrs. charles carmouche
Mr. & Mrs. thomas casey
donia caspersen
Mr. & Mrs. angelo cassaro
catholic daughters of america, court Mother of
Grace, #1906
The Chancery Development Office
Howard & Karen chapman
Mr. & Mrs. Michael charlton
nancy clark
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew clinton
Mr. & Mrs. Philip closmann
Michael & alice conlon
Beth compton
erin connally
Mr. & Mrs. charles corona †
Linda dalferes
frank d’amico
Mr. & Mrs. roberto de Guzman
sonia decoteau
Lucino & Margaret dell’osso
anne derfus
richard dickerson
Msgr. charles domec
George dominguez
ruth dougherty
the droughton family
Mr. & Mrs. Jack dulworth
Mr. & Mrs. William P. durbin
Mr. & Mrs. ray durham
Harold durham
daphne dyer
robert earthman
Mr. & Mrs. neal ecstrom
Mr. & Mrs. thomas ehlinger
Most reverend Joseph a. fiorenza
Mr. & Mrs. John c. flatowicz
the forero family
Marie fortenbach
Barbara fosdick
ada francescon
Barney francescon
Mrs. H. a. franz
deceased
Fall 2009

ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. & Mrs. Joe freeman
susan & ellis freitag
Mr. & Mrs. robert r. fretz
Lori Gallagher & curtis Huff
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Garcia
Mrs. Bob Garner
tommy Garner
W. c. Garney
Mrs. Gus W. Garney
Mr. & Mrs. Jorge G. Garza
frank Ghinaudo
Mr. & Mrs. nolan Ginn
dr. ronald Glauser & dr. Barbara divine
Julie Glazier
Herbert Gordon
Grand assembly, no. 2, fourth degree
Father John H. Dorsey–Knights of
Peter Claver
dr. Paul Gregor
dr. & Mrs. ricardo Grillo
Mr. & Mrs. tom f. Grothouse
Mease Guillory
Margie Kelly Gulledge ᾿64
Helen Gullo
Mr. & Mrs. George Haddad
Mr. & Mrs. dick Haddox
Betty Hand
Mr. & Mrs. neil e. Hanson
Marie Hartnett
William e. & natoma Pyle Harvey
charitable trust
tom Hawxhurst
Jane Hayman
angela Heald
Kathlyn Hemmer
sandy Hernandez
albert & ethel Herzstein charitable foundation
Mairin Higgins
roz Hill
dr. & Mrs. russell Hollenbeck
Mr. & Mrs. ted Holy
Melissa Huang
James Hughes
anita Illingworth
dr. & Mrs. robert Ivany
Mrs. Loretta Jachimczyk
thomas Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. danny Jansen
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jax
Mr. & Mrs. ed Jennings
sue Johnson
John Johnson
Louise Jones
Karen Josal
Barbara Joseph
nancy Keating
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Keating
Mr. & Mrs. timothy Kelley
Joey & Betty ann Martin Kowis ᾿53
Ginny Kurtin
Bede LeBlanc
Margie Lederer
Mr. & Mrs. raymond t. Lewis
Lovell lloyd
Patricia Lonchar ᾿63
victor & angela Longo
rita Longoria
rosemary Lykos
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Macey
deceased
Louis & emily Macey, Jr.
Harry & cora sue dominy Mach ᾿60
thomas G. & nancy J. Macrini foundation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. thomas c. MacMichael
Mr. & Mrs. John Madden, Jr.
Bonnie Maglito
James Mahoney
Patrick Malloy
tony & Phyllis Mandola
Mr. & Mrs. r. d. Mannix
Mr. & Mrs. ralph Marek
Mary ann Maroul
Marguerita Marquez
deyanira Martinez
angie Mata
Joe Matejka
John Mattern
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Maxim
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Maynard
Bishop John Mccarthy
dr. J. douglas Mcdonald
craig McKnight
Mr. & Mrs. Jim McLain
daniel Mendez
Mr. & Mrs. clarence Metzger
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Michael
terri Miday
Mr. & Mrs. nigel Minion
Hunter & sally Hall Mobley ᾿63
Gloria Molina
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Montegut
Mr. & Mrs. richard Montegut
Patrick Moran/anna o. Moran
Memorial scholarship
P.J. Moran foundation
Mr. & Mrs. charlie Morello
claudia Morgan
Philomena Morgan
Mr. & Mrs. Quentin Morris
dr. & Mrs. edwin J. Morrow
Mr. & Mrs. Jim a. Moseley
Mr. & Mrs. Jeb Moseley
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mulchrone
robert Mullins/LJM corporation
Bridget naughton
Mr. & Mrs. eugene neugebauer
Mr. & Mrs. Jay neyland
Michael & rosalia nolan
Mr. & Mrs. eric noriega
ralph o’connor
Bernadette o’donnell
Hugh o’donnell
Mr. & Mrs. neil o’donnell
Grace o’donnell
Mary o’Malley
tom & dianne o’neill
John & charlene o’shea family foundation
our Lady of Guadalupe school
alvin & Lucy owsley foundation
charles Paine
Mr. & Mrs. angelo Parrish
Michael Parsons
sarah Patel
Mr. & Mrs. frank Patout
dr. & Mrs. John Paulsel
Willie Pavlas
danny & Maria rodriguez Perales ᾿78
rick & Patricia trostmann Perez ᾿84
thomas Phalen
deborah Pierce
Mr. & Mrs. robert J. Pilegge
G. edward & Bernadette B. Powell
J. Powers
Mr. & Mrs. dennis Powers
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Provenzano
Bernice stasny Purcell ᾽41
Maria Quinn
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Quinn
sister Bertha Quinters, c.v.I. ᾿44
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh J. rafferty
Mary Pat rafferty
Mr. & Mrs. Jake ragusa
Mary Lou rainey
Mr. & Mrs. Michael rauer
Leanna reidy
John reynolds
Michael rich
fred riemann
Mr. & Mrs. George rizzo
Most reverend vincent rizzotto
John roberts
roz robertson
charles B. roessler
Marguerite rogan
antonio rosa & family
sister Mary Margaret roseberg, c.v.I.
reverend Monsignor frank rossi
dr. richard & Yvonne Moser ruiz ᾿51
cynthia ryan
Mr. & Mrs. John sage
Philomene saha
Mr. & Mrs. christopher saladino
Mark & Mary sass
richard & eleanor scalzitti
scanlan foundation
Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Schiflett, III
Mr. & Mrs. J.e. schwarzbach
frances seger
Mr. & Mrs. Jack selber
John s. sellingsloh
don senger
dr. J. alan sexton, d.d.s.
the congregation of the sisters of charity of the
Incarnate Word
Mr. & Mrs. sam sicola
John slavinsky
Barbara smith
donald smith
Judge Jerry & Mary Jane smith
Bonnie spencer
st. frances cabrini catholic community
st. augustine catholic church
st. Pius X catholic school
st. vincent de Paul church
elizabeth standish
Mr. & Mrs. Glen standish
Mr. & Mrs. Mark stevenson
George & susan stranahan Yan ᾿67
Patrick studdert
Michael & elsa tansey
Mary tarazona
Mr. & Mrs. John taunton
Mr. & Mrs. charles therault
Barbara thomas
eleanor tinsley †
Mr. & Mrs. steve toomey
sean tracey
Mr. & Mrs. William tubbs
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Janet unger
Mr. & Mrs. charles e. vaclavik
Juanita Vallejo
rita vargo
Most reverend Joseph vasquez
regina vasquez
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny veselka
Mr. & Mrs. David Warfield
robert Wark
Mr. & Mrs. cletus Wark
Mary valouch Weishaupt ᾿48
James e. Werner
Wayne G. Wickman
fred Wood
alice & richard Woodhams
reverend Monsignor William Young
Ileana Zeis
John Zipprich, II
Mr. & Mrs. charlie Zwahr
Spirit of the Word
1873 founder’s socIetY
Incarnate Word Academy appreciates
these generous supporters who made
a gift to the Spirit of the Word Annual
Fund at the $1,500 level and above. Their
benevolent gifts helped us surpass our Annual
Fund goal.
Incarnate Word Sisters’ Legacy Circle:
$15,000+
Joey & Betty ann Martin Kowis ᾿53
Harry & cora sue dominy Mach ᾿60
President’s Circle: $5,000-$9,999
Maria Mendez aleman ᾿71, roseanna Mendez
daly ᾿69 and the Mendez family, in memory of
Judy Ann Mendez ᾿70
craig Janies
Leadership Circle: $2,500-$4,999
Jim & Marilyn daniel
dan & diane freitag Kopfensteiner ᾿78
Fidelity Circle: $1,500-$2,499
Patrick & Kathy Brown
angela clements ᾿00
tom & dianne o’neill, in memory of Eleanor &
Charles O’Neill
Mark & Mary sass
Paul & Kathy simpson
aLuMnae acadeMY steWards
Thank you to the following women for supporting
their Sisterhood once again. They
know firsthand the value and importance of
the beautiful and spiritual journey of tradition,
discovery and growth at IWA. We are
forever grateful for their continued support.
Values Circle: $500-$999
deb freitag Jaska ᾿75
Bernice stasny Purcell ᾿41, in honor of the
Stasny & Purcell Families
sister Bertha Quinters, c.v.I. ᾿44, in memory of
Mary & Philip Quinters
Spirituality Circle: $250-$499
elizabeth Mendoza Moudry ᾿86
Paulette Zann chavez ᾿67
Marilyn schiro Hardee ᾿61
Mary Margaret sheltz Keen ᾿60
rosa Maria saldivar ᾿78
Margil Circle: Gifts Up To $249
dorothy armstrong alexander ᾿40
ashley aquilina ᾿05
Mary espree auzenne ᾿72, in memory of Gloria
LaChapelle
Lucille azzarello ᾿57
Mary Heerensperger Baggett ᾿58
dolores emerson Bakke ᾿53
May-Lin schifani Basso ᾿83
Melba rae Mills Beavers ᾿50
adrienne sheltz Bernard ᾿42
cathy Morin Bivens ᾿87
Mitzi Pool Bridges ᾿48
Bonnie Gruber Brown ᾿71
Margaret rose sacco Buckle ᾿55
carolyn Martino cashiola ᾿54, in memory of
Rose Cashiola
Jo ann Hardilek cayer ᾿59
theresa ditmars clark ᾿75
carol Wimberly connally ᾿54
celeste Maroney courand ᾿55
Martha Krippner daumas ᾿50, in memory of Sister
Agatha Sheehan, C.V.I.
annette vasquez delgado ᾿80
Helen riley delome ᾿67
Johnine swilley doutt ᾿57
rosemary Bourgeois duncan ᾿39
frances stolarski fetters ᾿57
Maria villagomez fillingame ᾿62
shirley fischer ᾿53, in memory of Sister
Augustine (Anne) Scully, C.V.I.
ruth sawyer fowler ᾿55, in memory of Sister
Rosaria Burke, C.V.I.
Joan Galfione ᾿78
carol Maenza Gaudiano ᾿63
Barbara clubb Ginn ᾽58
caroline seiter Gonzales, M.d. ᾿89
Jeanette Mikel Gonzales ᾿68
tracy Harding ᾿85
Kathryn Hernandez ᾿71, in memory of John J.
Hernandez, Sr.
Molly Hammond ᾿05
Woody Hiebert ᾿61
Maud Beth Hollmann ᾿50
Mary ann trapolino Holton ᾿57
Kay Panther Holzle ᾿55, in memory of Rosemary
Panther
elizabeth Jurek Janak ᾿61
frances corte Jasek ᾿61
Geraldine Powers Johnson ᾿51
Kathryn owens Johnson ᾿71, in memory of
Patricia Owens Motl ᾿68
Pam Palmer Johnson ᾿64, in memory of Ann
Martin Palmer ᾿28
shirley dorcz Kaucher ᾿65
Margaret riley Kennamer ᾿49
rosalie cashiola Kessler ᾿68
Mary Margaret tuttle Kohr ᾿53
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seraphine Brotherton Kolar ᾿58
Lillian cegielski Kozel ᾿62
Jeanne cendrick Lemker ᾿48
sharon Linbeck ᾿66
Patricia Lonchar ᾿63, in memory of Sister Mary
James Philip, C.V.I.
rachel Longoria ᾿08
sally neilon Luna ᾿57
shirley agregard Matzinger ᾽53
sally Mccarthy ᾿06
Linda Mcelroy ᾿71
Leonora triolo McKenna ᾿55
ann Glazier Mcstravick ᾿49
diane Petronella Melia ᾿61, in memory of Cheryl
Descant Kistner ᾿61
Gilda Mendoza trostmann ᾿84
Marianna alfano Messina ᾿51
Margaret Mustachio Mika ᾿55
Polly saladino Miller ᾿55
catherine Hennessy Mitchel ᾿47
Lucille coltrone Mitchell ᾿55
amanda Molina ᾿88
Joanne Macura Montgomery ᾿61
sue slott Morello ᾿60
Brenda Mcllveen Morgan ᾿59
elizabeth Muegge ᾿63
Mary Muegge ᾿57
ninfa Hernandez Muench ᾿77
Joan Bavouset naschke ᾿44
Yolanda Black navarro ᾿64
June clamp nemec ᾿49
Barbara Kappe nesser ᾿61
Sonja Hlavaty Earthman Novo ᾿59
doris Kuhn olexa ᾿44
Brianna sandoval ortega ᾿02
Marlenne Pedraza ᾿08
emerita stell Pletcher ᾿52
dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
dolores schattel Pranger ᾿50, in memory of
Gerard F. Pranger
Jeanette tamborello Puccio ᾿47
Maria rodriguez ᾿81
Janie saldana ᾿68
ann Marie samperi ᾿98
Peggy schulin ᾿62
fallin Leger schwartz ᾽08
rosemary Mendoza sepulveda ᾿71
olga shimek ᾿49
Margaret frey smith ᾿46
Mary ann Klotz spencer ᾿60, in memory of
Marion R. Klotz, Sr. & Florence Guerrero
agnes ankenbruck stanley ᾿46
violet ryan stary ᾿65
Beth Lee stockbridge ᾿51
Harriet Hokanson strieber ᾿55
eugenia Jamail swyden ᾿35
Riza Tajonera ᾿08
sharlene Wallace taylor ᾿68
Margaret ann collins turner ᾿41
candice Hundl tyrrell ᾿72, in memory of Joe &
Wesley Hundl
debbie Woods valdez ᾿74
Betty Hablinski Wachel ᾿59, in memory of Oscar
Wachel
Lisa Mouton Wallace ᾿83
roxanne davila Watkins ᾿73
Betty Lewis Westmoreland ᾿48
cheryl Garcia Willever ᾿73
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Laureta Maida Williams ᾿54, in memory of Mary
Ann Fruia Delahoussaye ᾿54
Patricia Bishop Wood ᾿60, in memory of Isabel
Margaret Wolf ᾿31
sarah Wilson Woodard ᾿63, in memory of
Vivian Wilson
Hazel Jamail Woods ᾿49
sister Yvonne Wuensche, c.v.I., ᾿55
vera Ybarra Young ᾿63
Parent acadeMY steWards
The following parents generously supported
the Spirit of the Word Annual Fund.
Their faithful commitment supports the
Academy’s mission and vision.
Academics Circle: $1,000-$1,499
Jimmy & Linda camarillo
Juan & Leticia cavazos
George & Monique close
James & Marla davis
dr. Wafaa farag
david & rhonda stryk
Values Circle: $500-$999
toni altemus
donald & robin daly
Howard & cheryl duplechain
christopher & angela ezeude
reynaldo & Marina ferrer
edward & deborah flores
Rajinder & Parveen Grewal
Josiah Hamilton
erin Hamilton
vernon & Janet Hafernik
stephen & Martitza
duke & Jessica Jones
tim & Marie Kelley
alex & Maria Kowalski
regina Gonzales Lancaster ᾿81
John & debbie Luquette
Miguel & elizabeth Martinez
catherine Mitchell
Homero Palos, Jr.
Gerald & Mary Patranella
euan & Marie sanguinetti
Mark & cathleen santos
Joe & teri schimelpfening
dean & Mary schruben
Wendle & Joyce smith
Rufino & Celsa Tajonera
Le roy & carol tobola
Jaime vitela
tommy & claudia Walker
rodolfo & fe Yap
Spirituality Circle: $250-$499
John & Leslie Haydel Garza
diep Pham
valente & silvia rodriguez
Wayne & susan roy
christine sanchez
Graeme & Mary schiffer
William & susan st. cyr
ralph & Lourdes stranahan
donald & Michael ann totton
Jose & alma tovias
david & Jill Washburn
deceased
Michael & Paula Webb
Kevin & susan Weishaar
taryn Wilbur
Margil Circle: Gifts Up To $249
Manuel & sherry chavez
raquel ducote
Miguel & Mary felix
edward & donna Landry
amy Leggio
Phillip & Peggy Marin
Kimberly Meyer
robert & Marie Mccorkle
Long & Hein Le nguyen
Mark & claire Pelletier
robert & rhonda sampiere
sPecIaL recoGnItIon
Thank you to the following Advisory Board
Members and their families for their generous
support of the Spirit of the Word
Annual Fund.
James & Patricia allen
James e. & emilie d. Booth
Glenn & niky Hymel
amy Leggio
Yolanda Black navarro ᾿64
Jo Pease & tim english
G. edward & Bernadette B. Powell
Mary Jane & Judge Jerry smith
Ninety-eight percent of the faculty and staff
contributed to the 2008- 2009 Spirit of the
Word Annual Fund. Thank you!
cristina andaya
sister Lauren Beck, c.v.I.
robin Bludau
Jorge Bonilla
emily Bradford
daniel Bryant
Leslie contreras
erika croatto
Lorien cuneo
sister Mark edward Holm, c.v.I.
alexandra el-Lahham
Beckie Gautreau
Mary Getschow
sister vincent Haverty, c.v.I.
charles Kafoglis
James Kervin
Jennifer Luke
sister Bea Maroul, c.v.I.
deyanira Martinez
Mary McGivern
Mitch Mooneyham
elizabeth novak
sister carmel o’Malley, c.v.I.
rick Perez
Josie Postel
Mark richardson
Bea romo
Kate ryther
Janie saldana
ann Marie samperi ᾿98
rebecca shields
Paula steinhauser
ashley steward
Binh vuong
deena Wolf
Thank you to Joey and Betty Ann Martin
Kowis ᾿53 for the donation of the beautiful
baby grand piano in the lobby of IWA’s
Fine Arts Building and to Dan and Diane
Freitag Kopfensteiner ’78 for the addition
of the beautiful oriental rug. Their generous
gifts will delight the IWA Community
for years to come.
Many thanks to Dr. & Mrs. Joaquin Martinez
for their generous donation toward
IWA’s Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.
We appreciate Greg Womack’s donation of
bud vases to the Parent Club’s hospitality
committee.
Warm regards to the following generous
alumnae who included a donation to
the Academy with their annual alumnae
dues.
doris Polka adams ᾿55
dorothy armstrong alexander ᾿40
elizabeth antell anderson ᾿58
Mary Heerensperger Baggett ᾿58
virgina theall Berreth ᾿53
rosalie Biskynis ᾿67
rosalie Kessler cashiola ᾿68
Mary emerson chesnut ᾿69
angela clements ᾿00
Lorraine Whitehaun coleman ᾿51
Mary schwarzbach connolly ᾿52
celeste Maroney cowand ᾿55
anna olexy cravey ᾿59
Laura criel ᾿04
Martha Krippner daumas ᾿50
Mary claire davis ᾿50
dorris viningre desroche ᾿54
rosalie dibello ᾽59
Mary Jean Ward edmundson ᾿43
Marlene emmons ᾽57
frances stolarski fetters ᾿57
Mary Jo vitanza Grupa ᾿50
ardelle sullivan Hamilton ᾿57
Marilyn schiro Hardee ᾿61
catherine Mitchel Hennessy ᾿47
Blanche champiomont Johnson ᾿52
Loretta Prazak Kasowksi ᾿62
Mary Margaret sheltz Keen ᾿60
carol franks King ᾿60
seraphine Brotherton Kolar ᾿58
Pat dossman Kubin ᾿50
Betty duplantis Landry ᾿42
Louise Wright Lowry ᾿54
cora sue dominy Mach ᾿60
Leonora triolo McKenna ᾿55
anna Merenda ᾿41
Margaret Mustachio Mika ᾿55
Mary Jo Grizzaffi Montalbano ᾿74
Joanne Macura Montgomery ᾿61
Brenda McIlveen Morgan ᾿59
rachel Mendez Morse ᾿61
Lupe vasquez Parham ᾿74
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antoinette sedita Patronella ᾿53
Pat Holy Peltier ᾿57
dr. anne Perrin ᾿67
Bernice stasny Purcell ᾿41
Isabelle Parisi rinando ᾿57
Irene Brotherton ross ᾿58
Peggy schulin ᾿62
June Mcdade schumake ᾿58
rosemary Mendoza sepulveda ᾿71
Margie frey smith ᾿46
Mary Louise Kasowski spencer ᾿55
Mittie Lee stockbridge ᾿51
Harriet Hokanson strieber ᾿55
debbie Woods valdez ᾿74
anita Quintania valdez ᾿88
Margaret Mandola vallone ᾿54
Joyce vento ᾿54
Lisa Mouton Wallace ᾿83
Margie tolopka Warren ᾿58
roxanne davila Watkins ᾿73
eugenia asevedo Williams ᾿77
sponsors and
contributors to IWa fundraisers
2008 GoLf cLassIc
Gold Sponsor: $2,500
James e. Bashaw & company
Bronze Sponsors: $1,500
enterprises, Inc.
fretz construction company
Haynes Whaley associates, Inc.
robert & sally Kline
J. M. Maly, Inc.
Marek Brothers systems
schindler elevator corporation
Scott & Selber, Inc.−
capital Management
standard automatic fire
tas commercial concrete construction, LLc
Team Sponsors: $900
aBM Janitorial
applied finish systems, LLc
at&t
Butch’s Waterproofing L.P.
dynamic Glass, Inc.
Kilgore Industries
LifeGift
Mccoy, Inc.
orthopaedic associates
sts rental tools
TDT Plumbing - Ace Duraflo
Hole Sponsors: $225
afa systems, Inc.
aGc Houston
avadek
Graves Mechanical, Inc.
carl n. Gullick, dds
HBL architects
Incarnate Word alumnae association
dan & diane freitag Kopfensteiner ᾿78
John c. Lindy, Photographer
L. d. Bundren Painting Inc.
Lakey electric
LaM Parking
Lancaster & associates
Monya Leger & Bob schwartz
Peak Roofing, Inc.
Pinnacle structural engineers
r. M. rodgers, Inc.
ryder Insulation, Inc.
shelton W. Greer co., Inc.
taylor Publishing company
tobin & rooney, Inc.
Wayland Hancock Properties
Ziegler cooper architects
Hole in One Sponsor
Gulfgate dodge: James & Marla davis
Additional Supporters
Grace fellowship united Methodist church
Jason’s deli
Lowery Masonry, L.L.c.
Mach Industrial Group/Harry & cora sue
dominy Mach ᾿60
Matrix structural engineers, Inc.
Perkins & Will architects
Thank you to all the individual golfers and teams
who supported this event as well as the many who
contributed door prizes and auction items.
2008 run for tHe Word sPonsors
eluisa almagar
century 21 Garlington
Ying chen
consolidated chemical Ind.
craig dudley
domingo G. Gonzalez
Jorge Guerrero
Intracare Hospital
Keller Williams realty
Bob Knowlton
LPc Personnel, Inc.
felix H. Morales funeral Home
rPM automotive
the seena Law firm
Joe & terri schimelpfening
andrea smith
david & rhonda stryk
don & Michael ann totton
Westheimerdentist.com
2008 faLcon raffLe
Thank you to all the dedicated IWA students
who sold raffle tickets this past year. We are
grateful to alumnae, advisory board members,
families, faculty, staff and Sisters who supported
their endeavors by purchasing tickets.
A special thank you to the following donors for
thier generous gifts to the Falcon Raffle:
Dr. Gleem Car Wash, for printing the raffle tickets
charles & Pattie Kafoglis
dan & Karen norrid
Mark & Mary sass
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Fashion Sponsors
the french cuff Boutique
the Hemline
Jacques dessange salon and spa
Jessica Mcclintock
Posh
Supporters
the french corner
Phoenix design Group
the camarillo family
the Garza family
the Gonzalez family
the Lay family
the Leggio family
the Moudry family
the roy family
the sass family
the sears family
the Walls family
the tabola family
the Watson family
2009 Gala & Auction
Underwriters
eMeraLd IsLe: $10,000
congregation of Incarnate Word and Blessed
sacrament
Patrick J. Moran and the W. t. & Louise J.
Moran foundation
strake foundation
sHaMrocKs & sHILLeLaGHs: $5,000
Kim & Jeb Bashaw
david J. & Judith Beck foundation
Marion Bell
Harry s. & Isabel c. cameron foundation
finkelstein Partners, Ltd.
david e. Harvey, Jr.
Bob & Gayle Longmire
Harry & cora sue dominy Mach ᾿60
tim english & Jo Pease
dr. richard & Yvonne Mosher ruiz ᾿51
dutch & Mary Margaret Keen
Msgr. George sheltz
Bill & sally slick
Mrs. raye G. White
WILd IrIsH rose: $2,500
James & Patricia allen
annunciation catholic church
archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
the Basilian fathers/st. thomas High school
carrabba’s Kirby, Johnny carrabba
ray c. fish foundation
friend of IWa
Jan Koehn
dan & diane freitag Kopfensteiner ’78 / amy
Leggio
Joey & Betty ann Martin Kowis ᾿53/Lanette
Kowis ᾿88
christina Morales Krasnick/Yolanda Black
navarro ᾿64
deceased
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Michele Malloy/Judge frank rynd
ralph Marek/the Marek family
foundation
Joseph & Mary Jo Grizzaffi-
Montalbano ᾿74
Michael & rosalia nolan
ralph s. o’connor
G. edward & Bernadette B. Powell
Mr. & Mrs. robert sweeney
tommy & Isla reckling
the riordan family
Patrick studdert/Buffalo Marine
services, Inc.
st. vincent de Paul catholic church
towers Perrin
raInBoWs & LePrecHans:
$500
norman e. adams, cIc/adams
Insurance
r. Harry Bishop
James e. & emilie d. Booth
Joseph & Joan M. cahill
tom & carol calabro
Mr. & Mrs. Howard B. chapman
erin a. connally
Mr. & Mrs. Harry cullen
James & Marla davis
Mr. & Mrs. William davis
Ben & Mary frances doskocil
robert & sandy earthman
richard Hollington & chris ellerbee
curtis Huff & Lori Gallagher
Jim & Joan Gatton/scanlan foundation
nolan & Joyce Ginn
dr. & Mrs. ricardo Grillo
Barbara Hanson
christine flanagan Imber ᾿31
Loretta Jachimczyk
Patrick & Laurie Keating
rick & rosalie Kessler
Willy Kuehn
Martin runciman & Juliette Lachapelle
᾿83
Mr. & Mrs. roland Laurenzo
Louis & emily Macey, Jr.
tony & Phyllis Mandola
Joe & Michael Maxim
Jeff & Jackie Moseley
dan & Karen norrid
Sonja Earthman Novo ᾿59
Greg & cindy o’Brien
Parker school uniforms
Hugh & cathy rafferty
frank & Beverlye Bukowski rea ᾿38
George & fay rizzo
sBWv architects, Inc.
scott & selber, Inc./
capital Management
Helen & scott sheehan
Graeme & Mary schiffer
Joe & teri schimelpfening
sharon shelton
Joseph o. slovacek
Mary Jane & Judge Jerry smith
st. Patrick catholic church
david & rhonda stryk
steve & Mills toomey
deceased
Mary Wolf & ouida tuck
Michael & Paula Webb
James e. Werner
steve & Paula Winter/
ergos technology
tickets & donations
Joe & rosalie Lorino altomari ᾿56
antonio’s flying Pizza/ the rosa
family
John & Margaret Bannon
John & audrey Bermingham
Jim & Kathy Bilnoski
Mrs. Kathleen Booth
Mrs. theresa Bravo
david & carol farrar Brittain ᾿61
charles & suzanne Brown
Mrs. John Burns
champ Burger, L.L.P./
the saladino family
Kitty charlton
Gail chevalier ᾿90
Patricia day
Marguerite domatti
the dominican sisters Houston, tX
dr. & Mrs. Michael donohue
Jack & Gloria dulworth
Guy & carol dupuis
arthur etzler, Jr.
Margaret everts
Harry & cynthia farnham
reynaldo & Marina ferrer
George & reagan fibbe
Jerome Fjeld
Barbara fosdick
Mr. & Mrs. Barney francescon
frost Bank
Bonnie & Jerry Greif
Marie Hartnett
tom Hawxhurst
allen & Maxine Hein
david & Lori Hessel
Maud Beth Hollmann ᾿50 & sister
Mary ann Hollmann, c.v.I., ᾿47
Mr. & Mrs. tom Horan
frank & Geraldine skokan Hvizdos ᾿51
Loretta Jachimczyk
Joanne Jackovich
duke & Jessica Jones
Henry & Lynn Juarez
theoni Kaldis
Lillian Kozel
chris Heiber & regina Gonzales
Lancaster ᾿81
Bob schwartz & Monya Leger
Lori Lawler-Lopez
Jennifer Luke
John & debbie Luquette
Guy Mazzola, Jr.
angela McLellan
the Medina children’s education
trusts
Martha del toro-Medina ᾿85
catherine Mitchell
claudia Morgan
Ms. Philomena Morgan
dr. & Mrs. edwin Morrow
Mr. & Mrs. James Moseley
Micheal & ninfa Muench
James & shirley Mudd
frank & carmen delahoussaye
nadolney ᾿55
Mrs. Joan o’Malley
Lupe vasquez Parham ᾿74
Mr. & Mrs. angelo Parrish
nelson & dorothy aarts Ponthier ᾿39
Barbara van Postman ᾿69
Bernice stasny Purcell ᾿41
Leanna reidy
rosalind robertson
the Wilhelmina e. (Beth)
robertson fund
Bessie Gaidousek rochen ᾿52
charles & alice roessler
Megan ryan
christine sanchez
Joe & Patrice Philips sandoval ᾿78
raymond & Peggy Kucera
Schiflett, III
Mr. & Mrs. c. Boone schwartzel
James & Linda schwarzbach
Mr. & Mrs. John sellingsloh
Margaret frey smith ᾿46
Mark & theresa stevenson
Mr. & Mrs. Bob sulllivan
Rufino & Celsa Tajonera
Mr. & Mrs. Joann taunton
taylor & Hill, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. rick thamm
Kuno & Gilda Mendozatrostmann
᾿84
cathy & Kuno trostmann, Jr.
Margaret ann collins turner ᾿41
Most rev. Joe vasquez, dd
Johnny & Linda veselka
Lisa Mouton Wallace ᾿83
robert Wark
david & Jill Washburn
frank valouch & Mary Weishaupt ᾿48
James e. Werner
Lucille White
donors
a Bientot
a J’s Landscaping & design, Inc.
a to Z Pawn & Jewelry
ad Players
adams Insurance service, Inc.
afc corporate transportation
alexander’s fine Portrait design
allegiance Bank texas/ Mr. George
Martinez, ceo
Kassie allen
Judy Jo Baiamonte/ service Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. George Banos
Kim & James Bashaw/
Jeb Bashaw & co.
Bath Junkie - river oaks
Beautique day spa and salon
Becks Prime restaurants
Benjy’s on Washington
Bikram Yoga Houston
Birraporetti’s restaurant
BJ’s Brewhouse
Black-eyed Pea
BlackHorse Golf club
Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen
ed & Ivett Bradin
Bradley’s art & frame
the Brass Maiden
Bubbles car Wash
Buchanan’s native Plants
Buffalo Grille
café annie
calloway’s nursery Inc.
Linda camarillo
carmelo’s ristorante
carrabba’s
central Market
cepage noir Wine
champ Burger
ciro’s Italian Grill
Kim & stephan clark
cleburne cafeteria Inc.
George & Monique close
drs. robert & fay coleman
Brother Patrick concidine c.ss.r.
the container store
continental airlines
contemporary arts Museum
cookies By design
corelli’s Italian cafe
crave cupcakes
cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
da camera of Houston
nash d’amico
Jim & Marilyn daniel
ed & Laurie dawson
the deGuzman family
dermaHealth Laser associates
double tree Hotel - downtown
Houston
dry comal creek vineyards
cheryl & ron dubroc
el tiempo cantina/
roland Laurenzo
etuI
events company
evin thayer studios
eye contact
e-Z nite Limousine service
finkelstein Partners, Ltd.
raani & deborah francis
friends of IWa
fudderuckers
Gabriel tran Photograpy
Irma G. Galvan/ Irma’s restaurant
norma Garza
veronica Garza ᾿09
vincenta & robert Garza
Gene William tire, Inc.
Gigi’s asian Bistro & dumpling Bar
the Grove
Guadalajara Hacienda
Gulf Greyhound Park
the Gutierrez family
Janet & vernon Hafernik
Haney Whipple Portraits
Lauren & Warren Harris
Leslie Haydel
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Hilton Americas−Houston
Jacqueline Hohenstein
Holocaust Museum
Hotel Granduca
Houston astros
Houston Ballet
Houston chronicle
Houston dynamo
Houston Grand opera
Houston Museum of natural science
Houston Livestock show & rodeo
Houston symphony
niki & Glenn Hymel
IW Marks Jewelers, LP
Incarnate Word academy
Inn at the Ballpark
IWa alumnae association
IWa Booster club
IWa faculty & staff
IWa freshman students
IWa Gala committee
IWa Junior students
IWa Parents
IWa senior students
IWa sophomore students
Mary dove tomek Jacobson ᾿57
James coney Island
Kirby Jenkins ᾿09
Jimmy Wilson’s seafood and
chop House
duke & Jessica Jones
Henry & Lynn Juarez
Kaplan educational centers
Kaye Marvins Photography
dan & diane freitag Kopfensteiner ᾿78
alexa Kowalski ᾿09
christina Morales Krasnick
Linda riddell Kuranoff ᾿64
Jeff & Paula Lamberth
Monya Leger & Bob schwartz
the Leggio family
charlotte & fred Lerma
Lexington dental center
Lighting, Inc.
Linbeck family charitable foundation
Linda Lee Photography
Longwood Golf club
tony Loverdi
John & debbie Luquette
the Lyman family
sister dympna Lyons, c.v.I.
the Mad Potter
Mark’s american cuisine
Ileana Martinez ᾿09
Mr. & Mrs. Martinez
Mcdonald’s
drayton Mcclane, Jr.
Mercury Baroque
Michael Hart Photography
Michael Martinez Photography
catherine Mitchell
denman Moody
fernando & daniella Murcia
niko nikos Greek & american cafe
norris of Houston salon and day spa
o.c. tanner
sister Mary Brendan o’donnell, c.v.I.
tom & dianne o’neill
opera in the Heights
Brian, Mary & emer o’sullivan
our Ladies of the Martini Guild
outback steakhouse
Parker uniform
Patrenella’s cafe
Pei Wei
Mark & claire Pelletier
Josie Postel
Precision task Group
Queen of Heirs antique & estate
Jewelry
r.J. Boot company
radio Music theater
Ragin Cajun
Lauren reiman ᾿09
the riordan family
rockin’ r river rides
roula’s nail salon
round rock express Baseball
club
Pete & Kate ryther
neil & Imelda salcedo
sam Houston race Park
chris sanchez
Mark & Kathleen sandy
Mark & Mary sass
allison schimelpfening
Joe & teri schimelpfening
dean & Mary schruben
sensia studio & Japanese day spa
Paul & Kathy simpson
skeeter’s Mesquite Grill
skinnovative
don smith
spaghetti Warehouse
spanish flower Mexican restaurant
Liz constance spencer
splashtown
sports cuts
st. thomas High school
stages repertory theatre
star Pizza LLP
the stone Kitchen catering &
special events
ralph & Lourdes stranahan
Lindsey stryk ᾿09
style Junkie Boutique
Sufi & Sufi International
T’Afia
taste of texas
teas nursery
Tejas Office Supply
ten thousand villages
Houston texans
tGI fridays
the cheesecake factory, Galleria
the nature discovery center
donald & Michael ann totton
treebeard’s restaurant
tri-city distributors, L.P.
Belinda Postman Kaylani ᾿67 &
Barbara van Postman ᾿69
village Plumbing & Home services
Jaime vitela
Genevieve & John Walls, III
Marianna Ward
david Watson, neiman Marcus
Precious Jewels
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Michael & Paula Webb
Ms. theresa Wilson
deena Wolf
Zio’s Italian restaurant
sister Mary Brendan
o’donnell, c.V.i.
scholoarship
We are so appreciative of the following
friends who have made a
contribution to the Sister Mary Brendan
O’Donnell, C.V.I. Scholarship.
Jim & Patricia allen
Ms. Marion Bell
virginia theall Berreth ᾿53
Bob Weiner & toni Blankman
James & emilie Booth
Mark & Mickey Bufalini
david & Mary ann Burke
Joe & Mary cahill
cameron Management
Howard & Karen chapman
angela clements ᾿00
John & debbie daugherty
roberto & deborah deGuzman
Barbara dewitt
Guy & carol dupuis
Mary ehni
Billie & anne ellis
Mike & Holly Garner
Julie K. Glazier ᾿98
Jay & Joanna Grubb
Marie Hartnett
david & Mickey Harvey
allen & Maxine Hein
Janice Holley
sister Mary anne Hollman, c.v.I. ᾿47
Loretta Jachimczyk
stephen & Laura Jahn
Jerry & Paulette spinella Janak ᾿67
charles & Pattie Kafoglis
Patrick & Laurie Keating
dan & diane freitag Kopfensteiner ᾿78
alfredo Perez & Kathy Kopp
Joey & Betty ann Martin Kowis ᾿53
Lanette Kowis ᾿88
chris Hieber & regina Gonzales
Lancaster ᾿81
Paul & avalyn Langemeier
ninfa Laurenzo foundation
amy Leggio
robert & Gayle Longmire
ursala Lusk
Guy & cheryl Malden
dennis & Ginny Malloy
Michele Malloy
Bette Malone
eddie Mattei
George & colleen Mccullough
sister Jane Meyer, o.P.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Miggins
nigel & toni Minion
catherine Mitchell
elizabeth Muegge ᾿63
Patrick newport
ray & Linda nunez
Greg & cindy o’Brien
tony Palazzo
robert & Gayle Pilegge
david & Janet Piwonka
sister donna Pollard, o.P.
Barbara van Postman ᾿69
G. edward & Bernadette B. Powell
anne Pratt
Bernice stasny Purcell ᾿41
Mary Lou rainey
Megan ryan
richard & eleanor scalzitti
Joe & teri schimelpfening
Bill & sally slick
clayton & Margaret Lachapelle
sonnier ᾿80
Bob & sandy sweeney
steve & Mills toomey
special recognition
Thank you to the following individuals
or organizations for their special
contributions toward the Gala.
Johnny carrabba
antonio & annette vasquez delgado ᾿80
events company
o.c. tanner company
the Preferred source
st. anne catholic church
st. thomas High school Jazz Band
& Music director donald thoede
evin thayer/ evin thayer studios
ron trevino, KHou/channel 11
Joe vasquez/vasquez Productions
⁕every effort was made to ensure accuracy
in reporting donor’s names in this
report. If your name was listed incorrectly,
misspelled or we neglected to mention it,
please accept our apologies and we ask
that you contact the Office of Advancement.
thank you again for your partnership.
deceased
Fall 2009

2008–2009 FINANCIAL REPORT
Incarnate Word Academy, founded in 1873 in Houston, Texas, is owned and operated by the Congregation of the
Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament. The revenue and expenses listed below include only the activities of the
Academy. For the fiscal year 2008-2009, our tuition revenue (net of Scholarships/Financial Aid Awarded) represents 46
percent of our total revenue. While it costs the Academy over $12,290 to educate a student, our tuition last year was
only $7,600. For additional funding necessary to finance the full cost of education at IWA, the Academy relied mainly
on assistance from the Congregation, fundraising events and the generous support provided by foundations, alumnae,
parents and friends of the Academy.
IWA is audited annually and the audited reports are on file at the Academy.
This financial report is from un-audited statements not including Capital Campaign revenue and expenses.
REVENUE:
Tuition & Fees $2,201,829
Fundraising Events 355,787
Other Donations & Contributions 1,125,469
Investment Return 203,753
Other Income 144,724
Total Revenue: $4,031,562
EXPENSES:
Program & Educational Expenses $1,587,146
Scholarships/Financial Aid Awarded 218,784
Administrative & Operations Expenses 1,454,728
Fundraising Events 112,222
Total Expenses: $3,372,880
BALANCE SHEET:
ADVANCEMENT RECEIPTS:
ASSETS:
Cash & Equivalents $ 885,692 Golf Tournament $39,080
Accounts Receivable 36,510 Spring Gala 259,080
Prepaids & Other Assets 2,062 Raffle Sale 46,780
Investments 5,336,638 Capital Campaign 363,905
Property & Equipment 8,755,621 Development/Annual Funds 529,170
Total Assets: $15,016,523 Total Receipts: $1,238,015
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS:
Payables & Other Liabilities $369,831
Net Assets 14,646,692
Total Liabilities & N/A: $15,016,523
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Golf Classic 2009
Tuesday, November 3
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