Winter 2013 - Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

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ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION2012-2013 Alumnae Association OfficersPresident Carey Kulp ’96Vice President Erin Boyle Ward ’96Secretary Julia Hartnett ’85Treasurer Helen Kane ’69Notre Dame Alumnae OfficeMary Ellen Keyser ’70, Director of Alumnae Relations610.687.6561www.facebook.com/NDAVillanovaUpcoming Alumnae EventsWashington, DC Regional Alumnae Gathering | Thursday, April 11 | 6:00 – 7:30 PMSunflower Run | Saturday, April 20 | 9:00 AM | Ridley Creek State ParkNYC Regional Alumnae Gathering | Thursday, April 25 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Carlton HotelBoston Regional Alumnae Gathering | Thursday, May 2Philadelphia Regional Alumnae Gathering | Tuesday, May 7 | 6:00 – 8:00 PMAlumnae Association Meeting | Monday, May 13 | 6:30 PM | Connelly Library/Harron Family BuildingClass of 2013 Alumnae Induction | Wednesday, May 29 | Mansion10 . ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR
NOTRE DAME AWARDSND AWARD RECIPIENTby Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70The ND Award is presented each year to an alumna whose ongoing commitment to the Academy ofNotre Dame de Namur is exemplary in scope, enthusiasm, and diligence. Acknowledging the value of aNotre Dame education, she offers her time, energy and whatever resources at her disposal to ensure thefuture of the Academy and expand its influence.MIA FINLEY WESNER ’67 RECEIVED THE ND AWARD ONOCTOBER 13, 2012. Mia came to work at Notre Dame in 1989as the Associate Director of Alumnae Relations. She joined theAdmissions staff in 1993 as the Director of Admissions for theJunior School. In this role, for many Notre Dame families, Mia isthe first person they meet at our school. She graciously guides themthrough the admissions process.Mia’s greatest selling points are her family legacy (three sisters, hertwo daughters, three nieces, two nieces-in-law and even one brotherattended the Academy) and her unfettered love for Notre Dame. Hergenerosity to Notre Dame – her gifts of time, talent, and treasure –are too many to enumerate. Mia has served on the capital campaigncommittee and helped to secure gifts from donors. She goes out of herway to promote Notre Dame, not just on the job, but in any socialsituation.In accepting the ND Award, Mia remarked, “I have certainlyvalued my time as a member of this academy – as a student, a sister,a mother, an aunt, an aunt-in law, an Associate Alumnae Director,and my 20 years as the Director of Admissions for the Junior School.“I have always felt at home here. The dear Sisters and other facultynever tried to mold you into their image of who you should become.They supported, nurtured and encouraged the individual spirit andtalent of each student as they still do today. They just sanded therough edges. Your spirit was never broken and you actually lookedforward to coming through those Gates each morning. There was,and is, a genuine sense of belonging and a boost to your confidence,whether you played sports, were in the annual play or on the forensicsteam.“In Admissions, I have found my niche. I find that if you arepassionate about what you do, it permeates to the prospective parentsand their daughters. Treat each family as if they were the only onesyou are working with – personalized customer service can’t be adying breed.“Our faculty care deeply and do their best to ensure that ourstudents feel confident, competent and successful. Our teachers dosand those rough edges. They inspire our young women to be morethan ready for the world of college and beyond. We are unique inthat we are the only 6th through 12th grade Catholic girls collegepreparatory school in the area. Our academics are tops, but just asimportant, is the wonderful dynamic between the faculty andstudents. The teachers are our best ambassadors. Our students areaware of the honor code by which they are to live. Our alma materteaches young ladies what they need to know for life in a relaxed, yetvery challenging environment, based in our Catholic faith.”Photo credit: Sunday Barbagallo ’67VISIONS MAGAZINE . WINTER 2013 . 11
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