Memos & Memories Vol. 27, No. 1, Fall 2008 - Mother of Mercy

Mother ofMERCYHigh SchoolMemos & MemoriesVol. 27, No. 1, Fall 2008Contents1 From the PrincipalMemos & Memories is published three times a year for alumnae andfriends of Mother of Mercy High School by the Development andAlumnae Office.3 All StarsAdministrationSr. Nancy Merkle, RSM ‘62, PrincipalDiane Laake, Asst. PrincipalHeather Wagner, Asst. PrincipalRalph Bradburn, Business ManagerBoard of TrusteesMrs. Roberta Baechle Michel ‘61, PresidentMrs. Bonnie Perrino-Badinghaus ‘69Mr. Tom BillMr. Eric ChermelySr. Doris Gottemoeller, RSMMr. Patrick KowalskiMr. Michael LaRosaSr. Nancy Merkle, RSM ‘62Mr. Thomas Scheid4 Our Irish Roots6 The Circle of Mercy15 EventsEditorLisa Mahon Fluegeman ‘78fluegeman_l@motherofmercy.orgDevelopmentCasey Conner Betz ‘69, DirectorDonna Eddingfield, Development AssistantNancy Conway Jamison ‘85, Capital Campaign CoordinatorBarb Cruse Baker ‘73, Mercy Gras Coordinatore-mail:Mother of Mercy High School3036 Werk RoadCincinnati, OH 45211Phone: 513.661.2740Fax: 513.661.1842http://www.motherofmercy.orgalum@motherofmercy.org -orfluegeman_l@motherofmercy.orgPlease direct all address changes or correspondenceto the above address.Our alumnae and friends are our best recruiters.Do you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, friend,or neighbor who may be interested in attending Motherof Mercy High School? Would you like for her toexperience the excellence that is Mercy? Please refer herto Ms. Diane Laake for more information. Contact Ms.Laake at 513.661.2740 or laake_d@motherofmercy.org.Remember: Archdiocesan feeder boundaries no longerexist. Interested students may choose Mercy no matterwhere they live!Be sure to mention our website at:www.motherofmercy.org.

From the PrincipalDear Alums and Friends,During this time of Thanksgiving, hereat Mercy High School we hold each one ofyou in our prayer. Our Mercy family isvery strong and we are deeply grateful forthat spirit given to our students by ouralumnae. We see examples everywhere ofyour commitment to excellence, toscholarship, to service, to faith, toleadership and to compassion. We aresincerely thankful that your spirit ofMercy is so evident!This year, the Sisters of Mercy commemorated 150 years ofservice in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We’ve celebrated with anumber of activities and you will read about some of them in thisedition of the newsletter. The Sisters of Mercy and the manypeople who continue to work along side them have much to beproud of and much to be grateful for also. Our extended Circle ofMercy has served well our areas of service, the education of youngwomen, care of the poor in need of health care, housing, and inmany other ways. Thank you to all of you who share our spirit ofMercy with everyone you meet.As the season of Advent reminds us to prepare for the comingof our Lord, here at Mercy we carry out numerous service activitiesand Christmas celebrations. This year, we are working on a newproject that will involve our students in understanding thewonderful gift of clean water and will help them to provide a wellfor a Nicaraguan village in need. Our faculty and staff will beproviding gifts for people served by the Mercy NeighborhoodMinistries. The Pals group will be giving their “pal” in a localnursing home a small Christmas gift and card. We invite you toattend our wonderful Christmas concert here at Mercy on December13 th and 14 th . There is much joy in the halls at Mercy duringthis season of giving. May your Advent preparations be fruitful andyour Christmas celebrations be joyful as well!May God’s blessings be on each one of you as you celebratethis holy season.Sincerely,Sr. Nancy Merkle RSM ‘62Principal“No work of charity can be more productive of good to society...than the careful instruction of women.”Catherine McAuleyFaith Leadership Compassion Excellence ServiceMISSION STATEMENTMother of Mercy High School, a Catholic secondary school foryoung women sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, provides qualityeducational programs in a Christian community which promote lifelonglearning and strong, clear Mercy values: Faith, Compassion,Service, Leadership, and Excellence. Empowered by these values andby the discovery of their individual giftedness, Mercy women areequipped to think critically, communicate effectively, embrace lifeand beauty, act with compassion and integrity, and assume roles ofservice and leadership in society.1

ReflectionsMercy’s Junior class was “officially” welcomed as upperclasswomen at the Junior Pin Ceremony in October.Gabrielle Coors ‘10 spoke eloquently about her thoughts on being part of the Mercy community.When asked to describe how I feel about being a junior, I findit hard to describe the emotions I have. I’m caught between thesorrow of soon leaving Mercy and the excitement of what liesbeyond. When I sat down to write this reflection, I wasn’t surewhat I was going to write. Then I looked over at my little sister,Catie. She turned to me and said, “Whatcha gonna write, Gabby?Do you know what letters to use? I can help you.” This comesfrom a child of four. As I look at her, I realize that she will one daybe in this same position. Most definitely here at Mercy, becausethere is no way that I, knowing what I know about Mercy, wouldlet my sister go anywhere else. I know she will be here, contemplatingher past and what has brought her here, as well as apprehensiveof the future. This is how I feel today.Looking back, grade school is a blur with the occasional highpoints or memories. And it feels like it was just the other day thatwe all walked through Mercy’s welcoming doors to join thestudents here and those who have gone before. As the years havepassed, and man, did they fly by, I have come to more fullyunderstand the legacy that Mother of Mercy has. We have a strongbackground in exceptional test scores compared to the nationalaverages; this should make us feel good as we prepare to take thePSAT, SAT, ACT. Mercy has a long legacy of women rooted in faith.I don’t know if you have ever noticed it, but there is a board nextto the doors on the first floor that lists all of the women of Mercywho have gone on to the religious life. Not only are Mercy alumsin religious life, but they are making their way through all areas ofour world today. From moms to engineers, they permeate everyarea of society, and know what it means to be part of a greaterpicture of family, like the one here at Mercy – the circle of Mercy.We are a very service-based school. Though it may not seem like itnow, the opportunities that we are given to do service in our daysat Mercy will be fond and invaluable assets to how we live our livesin the future. Today we are given the knowledge andtools we will need later in life to make decisions andbecome developed and well-informed young womenAs upperclasswomen, we are expected to utilizethese things and carry on the Mercy legacy by beingleaders and examples to those who look up to us. Weare held accountable by the underclasswomen. Wedemonstrate what “school pride” really is and what itmeans to show respect to ourselves and others. This is agreat responsibility, and we understand this. We canalso feel the rise of even greater responsibility as senioryear draws ever closer. We eagerly await the day we candon our caps and gowns and walk down one aisle andup another into a whole new world. But this eagernessis tinged with sorrow as we realize what we will beleaving behind. I know that I have often found myselfcaught up in looking forward and up to that vision thatis college life. What we sometimes forget is that weneed to relax and soak in our present experience. Howmany times have we heard, “these are the memoriesthat last a lifetime?”Though we may have heard talk that junior year is the hardestacademically, don’t let these be the times that try a girl’s soul; letthese be the times that enrich them. Don’t look back on anindifferent part of your life. Make these the best, greatest and lastmoments of our adolescence before we step forward to take on therole of young women in the fast-paced world of tomorrow. This isthe grand finale of our childhood, but only the overture of ouradult lives.So make it worthwhile, girls, it’s a ride that ends soon. Therollercoaster is now just a blur; as it draws to a close, the last criticalturns are made before we pull back into the station. Just to pileout and board yet another wild ride. So enjoy the last loop-deeloop,set an example, behave yourself, and don’t make me comeback there, juniors!2

All StarsGive Me a ...... B - O - B - C - A - TPep Rallies were the thing this fall at Mercy! With a great BLUE crowd of cheering students, faculty and staff, the Mercycommunity cheered on all fall sports teams in September, had a pep-rally-for-the-poor in October to kick off the annualfood collection and saluted its academic all-stars in November.Mother of Mercy High School congratulates the 47 students whohave earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptionalachievement on the Advanced Placement Exams taken inthe spring. Nationally, about 18% of the students who took APExams performed at a sufficiently high level to also earn an APScholar Award. At Mother of Mercy, that number is 53%, anoutstanding achievement! Some of the Scholars are picturedabove at the Academic Pep Rally. The full list includes:National Merit Scholars Grace Owens ‘09, Michelle Boehm ‘09,Laura Grothaus ‘09 and Molly Wimmel ‘09Fall Sport All StarsCross CountryTeam placed 3 rd in GGCLAnna Ahlrichs ‘10 – GGCL 1 st TeamElaine Simpson ‘10 – GGCL 1 st TeamMadeline Meinhardt ‘11 - GGCL 1 st TeamJenny Ledermeier ‘09 - GGCL Honorable MentionGolfMaggie Schad ‘09 – 8 th out of 52 at DistrictsGGCL 1 st TeamSoccerLou Anderson ‘09- GGCL 1 st TeamOlivia Scarlato ‘09 - GGCL 1 st TeamMegan Brandt ‘10- GGCL 2nd TeamCorinne Miller ‘09 - GGCL 2nd TeamTennisEsther Ehrig ‘09 – GCTCA - Honorable Mention SinglesGGCL 1st TeamMegan Hammersmith ‘09 - GCTCA - Honorable Mention DoublesGGCL 1 st Team DoublesShannon Dehne ‘09 - GCTCA - Honorable Mention DoublesGGCL 1 st Team DoublesVolleyballTeam placed 2nd in GGCLStephanie Vorherr ‘09 – GGCL Player of the year, GGCL 1 st TeamAmanda Philpot ‘09 - GGCL 1 st TeamMaggie Betz ‘09 – GGCL Honorable MentionJulie Murray ‘10 - GGCL Honorable MentionMegan Wanstrath ‘11 - GGCL Honorable MentionErica Bauer ‘09, Elizabeth Baverman ‘08, Jenna Beall ‘08,Elizabeth Blevins ‘08, Leah Bock ‘08, Michelle Boehm ‘09,Courtney Bruser ‘09, Megan Dehne ‘08, Shannon Dehne ‘09,Jamie Drout ‘08, Olivia Earls ‘09, Lindsay Farrell ‘08, PennyFeltner ‘08, Maribeth Giese ‘08, Megan Glankler ‘08, ChristinaGreen ‘08, Megan Green ‘08, Laura Grothaus ‘09, EmilyHautman ‘08, Colleen Hennessy ‘09, Jennifer Horn ‘08,Lindsey Kathmann ‘09, Maria Krismer ‘09, Kendra Leahy ‘08,Kylie Leahy ‘08, Sara Lorenz ‘08, Jessica Lovell ‘09, CaitlynMaurmeier ‘09, Katie Mayhaus ‘09, Kayla McWilliams ‘08,Michelle McWilliams ‘08, Kelly Meyer ‘08, Corinne Miller ‘09,Ellen Mootz ‘08, Rachel Niederhausen ‘08, Lindsay Noell ‘08,Katie Odenbeck ‘08, Grace Owens ‘09, Katie Pieper ‘08, AnnaReinstatler ‘08, Monica Roser ‘08, Carolyn Rydyznski ‘08, NicoleSmith ‘08, Amanda Weigand ‘08, Mary Beth Westermeyer ‘08,Molly Wimmel ‘09 and Anne Wissemeier ‘09.‘583

Mercy FoundationsConnected to Our Irish HeritageA community lives, works, prays and plays together. It alsorecognizes its roots, the basics of what brought it together as acommunity in the first place. Mother of Mercy recognizes andembraces our rich Irish heritage in the history of Catherine McAuleyand the Sisters of Mercy. In order to tangibly connect the Mercycommunity to these Irish roots, Mercy Student Council used thefoundations that Catherine McAuley established to identify eachgroup within our Mercy community.The Circle of Mercy began with Catherine McAuley’s firstfoundation on Baggot Street in Dublin. The entire Mercy communityis represented by the Baggot Street Banner, with its symbol ofthe Mercy Cross. It connects us all, all of us who make up Mercy,showing that it starts with us, living out the spirit of Mercy andcontinuing to spread that spirit throughout the world.The Kingstown Foundation represents Mercy alumnae, with itssymbol of the teacup; it shows the alumnae carryingthe light and spirit of Mercy beyond Mercy’s walls.Alumnae offer their gifts and talents to the greatercommunity and give back to the community thatshaped and formed them.Mercy’s administration is identified by the Kinsale Foundationand its symbol of the Mercy Shield. The originalKinsale Foundation led to the founding of theCincinnati Sisters of Mercy in 1858. The administrationat Mercy today continues to be leaders,committed to education of young women.The Tullamore Foundation was the second one that Catherineestablished, providing education for children and care for the pooramong extreme poverty and desolate conditions in Tullamore.Mercy’s faculty, using the Celtic symbol of the Trinity, are representedby the Tullamore Foundation, as they are the basis forproviding Mercy students a safe place to learn.In Charleville, Catherine and the Sisters found terrible conditionsbut remained strong and dedicated to the children and theneedy, determined to show that God does provide. We are all poorin some way and the Charleville banner with its symbol of the CelticCross, represents the Mercy support staff belief that God neversabandons us.The Class of 2009, the seniors, proudly display the LimerickFoundation and its symbol of the leprechaun’s hat, reminding themto be models of friendship and encouragement.The junior class, Class of 2010, enjoys their symbol of a pot of4

Mercy Foundationsgold for the Galway Foundation, encouraging them to be beaconsof hope and faith.The symbol of the Class of 2011 is the rose, representing theBirr Foundation. Catherine McAuley began her work in Birr at theinvitation of a parish priest, to bring peace to a divided community.The Class of 2011 is call to spread the spirit of peace throughoutour Mercy family.The sisters in Catherine’s Carlow foundation were not afraid togo out into the world and make things different. The Class of 2012is represented by the Carlow Foundation and symbol of the clover,being beacons of energy and school spirit as they begin theirjourney as part of the Mercy community.Finally, Mercy’s benefactors, parents, friends and members ofthe Sisters of Mercy are represented by the Cork Foundation and itssymbol of the Claddagh. This symbol models loyalty and steadfastness.All of us in the Circle of Mercy remain connected to the past,while we make the most of the present and hope for the future.The Suscipe of Catherine McAuleyMy God, I am yours for time and eternity.Teach me to cast myself entirely into the arms of your loving providence,with the most lively, unlimted confidence in your compassionate, tender pity.Grant me, O most merciful Redeemer, that whatever you ordain or permit may be acceptable to me.Take from my heart all painful axiety;suffer nothing to sadden me but sin,nothing to delight me but the hope of coming to the possession of you,my God and my all, in your everlasting kingdom.Mother of Mercy High SchoolAlumnaeAlumnae are represented by the Kingstown Foundation with itssymbol of the teacup. Show that you are part of Mercy’scommunity with your Mercy Foundation T-Shirt, royal bluewith white print, just like all Mercy students, faculty, staff andadministration wear! (See cover photo.) Send your $10 check(payable to Mother of Mercy High School) and choice of size (S-M-L-XL-XXL) to:Mother of Mercy High School Alumnae Office3036 Werk RoadCincinnati, OH 45211Call Lisa Fluegeman in the Alumnae Office at (513) 661-2740for more information.5

The Circle of MercyThe Circle of Mercy embraces the whole world and all walks of life.See how close to “home” and how far flung that Circle can be!7 milesMother of Mercy High School congratulates the following Mercyalumnae who were officially admitted to the University ofCincinnati College of Pharmacy recently: (l-r) Sarah Sagers ’02,Sarah Schaefer ’06, Jackie Helmes ’06, Emma Chermely ’06, AnnieAlexander ’06, Mindy Stanton ’06 and Jessica Gottman ’04. Out ofthe 1000 students who applied and the 96 who were admitted,Mercy is proud that over 7% of them are Mercy alums!I think the strength and empowerment in women that Mercyprovided has served me well. For example, I am the first and onlyfemale coach in the children’s soccer league - Pilka Nozna. It is aleague sponsored by the American School and British School withover 400 kids ages 4-11. Girls do not play many sports in Europe,and although I did not make Mercy’s soccer team, I continued toenjoy playing recreationally through St Catharine’s Parish and withthe Cincinnati Recreation Commission. When I said I would helpcoach, I was asked about what type of experience I had. Now Iknow they do not ask this question of the men, but I was notintimidated, I smiled and was able to prove with my actions I wasqualified.Mercy encouraged leadership and individuality. I am comfortablein both roles. The Drama program gave me the strength tospeak before a group, and speak my voice.We are the only American family in my husband’s office. Thechildren attend the American School of Warsaw, yet less than 20%of the population is American. Often, people ask us questions,“How could the US do this; why did YOU do that?” We are oftencalled upon to defend or comment on issues made by our leaders. Iam confident in my ability to articulate my positions. I believe thisis due to the various debates and perhaps controversial topics thatwere discussed in an open environment at Mercy.”64718 milesPatricia Dagenbach Halsey ‘87 is living in Warsaw, Poland, on athree -year assignment with her husband’s company. When askedif her Mercy education prepared her for their current Europeanadventure, Pat tells us: “First of all, I strongly believe in Catholiceducation, and think a strong moral foundation is very importantfor whatever life path you choose. History has not been kind to thePolish people, yet they retain a strong identity and purpose, andthe Catholic church, especially the late Pope John Paul II, hasplayed a major role.6642 milesFollowing her graduation from the University of Cincinnati (BA-Anthropology), Katie Laupola ‘04 departed for one year of service inAmerican Samoa as a WorldTeach volunteer this summer. WorldTeachis a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunitiesfor individuals to make a meaningful contribution tointernational education by living and working as volunteer teachersin developing countries. Katie was accepted into this competitiveprogram because of her commitment to education and to publicservice. After completing one month of training on the island ofTutuila, which includes orientation to the country and culture, lan-

The Circle of Mercyguage classes, and teacher training, Laupola will be living in an apartmentfurnished by the school.Katie believes that WorldTeach will be “an invaluable experience;”she has extensive familiarity with and personal ties toAmerican Samoa; Katie’s father was born and raised in this tropicalterritory. She is excited to have this “incredible opportunity tolearn the culture, language, and physical setting” of her father’s homeland.Her enthusiasm, experience, and personal interest in AmericanSamoa make Katie an exceptional WorldTeach volunteer.2008 marks the first year of WorldTeach’s American Samoaprogram. WorldTeach is the first volunteer organization to partnerwith the Department of Education in American Samoa, which hasrequested twenty teachers for the inaugural year. Volunteers willserve in public elementary and high schools, where they will teachmath, science and social studies in addition to English. AmericanSamoa is a United States territory about the size of Rhode Island andis just one portion of the Samoan archipelago. It includes five volcanicislands (Tutuila, Aunu’u, Ofu, Olosega, Ta’u) and two remoteatolls (Rose, Swains).365 milesElizabeth Riesser ‘05 writes: “After a rigorous application process,I have been accepted as a candidate into the Central Province ofthe Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus in Kirkwood,Missouri. My entrance date is September 8, 2009, following mygraduation from Thomas More College. I am very joyful and at suchpeace with this vocation. The Sisters work with children and theelderly. I ask for many prayers!”The Circle of Mercy AwardThe Alumnae Circle of Mercy Award is presented annually to a Mother of Mercy Alumna who bestreflects the Mercy values of excellence, compassion, faith, leadership, and service. Please nominatean alum who meets one or more of the following criteria:• Notable achievement in her profession or career• Exceptional support of church, parish activities• Personal achievement in the arts, sports, or public service• Volunteerism to one or more activities on a continuing basisNominee __________________________________ Your Name ___________________________________Address ___________________________________ Address______________________________________City, State, Zip ______________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________Phone __________________ Class of___________ Phone_______________________________________On a separate piece of paper, please describe the nominee in detail and attach any material that will help thecommittee members in making their selection.Return to: Casey Conner Betz, Development Director/Director of Alumnae RelationsMother of Mercy High School, 3036 Werk Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45211Deadline is April 20, 20097

Reunion NewsComing EventsThe Class of 1953REMINDER!!! The Class of ‘53 meetsevery other month - Jan, Mar, May,July, Sept and Nov - for lunch at11:30 am at LaRosa’s on BoudinotAve. Contact Mary Ann BlazerBrockman at (513) 574-1805 formore info.The Class of 1965looks forward to the last Wednesdaynight of March and September. Joinclassmates for dinner and laughs atLaRosa’s original Boudinot restaurant.The reservations are from 5:00 till ???.Call Peggy Kleimeyer Tonnis at (513)923-4256 for more information.The Class of 1999is beginning to plan for their 10threunion. Beth Uhrig Webb hasvolunteered to organize it. Pleasecontact Beth at beth.webb@burke.comif you would like to help or needmore information!ATTENTION!Class of 1964, 1969, 1974,1979, 1984, 1994 & 2004!2009 will be a reunion year!The Alumnae Office is happy to help! Pleasecontact Lisa Fluegeman in the AlumnaeOffice by phone at (513) 661-2740 or byemail at alum@ motherofmercy.org forassistance in planning.The Class of 1978 enjoyed their 30th reunion right in Mercy’s cafeteria!The Class of 1983 was all smiles at their 25th reunion celebration. 8

Mercy Gras XXMercy GrasbenefitsMother of Mercy High School StudentsAs a community, Mercy was thrilled to have been able to “Fill ThatTruck” with groceries for the H.O.M.E. project pantry (House ofMercy Environment) during the annual food collection.Esther Ehirg ‘09, Mercy’s exchange student fromGermany, with her host ‘sister’ Maria Krismer ‘09, gavean informative and entertaining presentation aboutGerman culture. It was standing room only in Mercy’smedia center!Sarah Schwab ‘12, Amber Vollmer ‘12, Lauren Kayse ‘12 andLizzie Miller ‘12 were all smiles at the Fund Drive Picnic.Erin Kissinger ‘12 and Marissa Sharbell ‘12 enjoy theschool day.9

Mercy Gras XXMercy Gras XX - Celebrate the Things We LoveSponsorships_____$5,000 PLATINUMA Table of 10 to attend Mercy Gras XXTable RecognitionProgram RecognitionRecognition in promotional materialsRecognition in community newspaper thank you ad_____$2,500 DIAMONDFour reservations to attend Mercy Gras XXTable RecognitionProgram RecognitionRecognition in promotional materialsRecognition in community newspaper thank you ad_____$1,000 GOLDTwo reservations to attend Mercy Gras XXTable RecognitionProgram RecognitionRecognition in promotional materialsRecognition in community newspaper thank you ad_____$ 500 SILVERProgram RecognitionRecognition in promotional materialsRecognition in community newspaper thank you ad_____$ 250 SAPPHIREProgram RecognitionRecognition in community newspaper thank you adAdvertising_____ Double the bang for my buck, please place my ad in the auction catalog.Support Mercy and advertise your business or send a greeting to your classmates.Send your copy/business card in the enclosed envelope, or email your camera-ready ad to:baker_b@motherofmercy.orgFull Page $ 300 Half Page $ 160 Quarter Page $90 Business Card Size $ 50____My gift of $__________ is enclosed. ____I pledge to send a gift of $__________by January 31, 2009.____$5,000 Platinum ____$2,500 Diamond ____$1,000 Gold ____$500 Silver ____$250 SapphireAds: ____$300 Full Page ____$160 Half Page ____$90 Quarter Page ____$50 Business CardDonor___________________________________________________________Phone____________________Please print your name as you would like it to appear in print.Address____________________________________________________Email__________________________City, State, Zip_____________________________________________________________________________Visa MasterCard #__________________Expiration Date__________Signature___________________________(circle one)Thank you very much for your support.All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.Due to our catalog print deadline, please return your donation/pledge by January 15, 2009.10Contact: Barb Baker, Mercy Gras Coordinator, 513.661.1842 or Email baker_b@motherofmercy.orgMother of Mercy High School · 3036 Werk Road · Cincinnati, OH 45211

Mercy Gras XXMother of MercyHigh SchoolYou are cordially invited to attendMercy GrasSaturday, Februray 14, 2009Mother of MercySenior Lobby and GymTo Benefit Mother of MercyHigh School StudentsYour table receives a FREE raffle ticketby returning your payment for 8 or 10by January 23.Doors Open, Hors d’oeuvres, OpenBar and Silent Auction - 6:00 pmSit-Down Dinner - 7:15 pmOral Auction - 8:15 pmRSVP by January 23, 2009Mercy Gras XX Reservation Form____ I accept your invitation to Mercy Gras XX. Looking forward to a great evening!Mercy Gras Select: includes cocktail hour, reserved seating, gourmet dinner and dessert, and unlimited auction action.Mercy Gras Light: includes cocktail hour, mezzanine level seating, and unlimited auction action.Enclosed is my donation for:_____Reservations: Select: Patron $260/couple $130/single Light: $70/couple $35/singleGuest $160/couple $ 80/single_____Raffle Tickets: $25 each 5/$100Name:___________________________________________________________email___________________________________Address________________________________________________________________ Telephone_______________________City____________________________________________ State___________________ Zip Code________________________Please make checks payable to Mother of Mercy High School. Seating is limited, please respond by January 23. Your reservations will be held at the door.Tables seat 8 or 10. Please list below with whom you wish to be seated, including name, address and phone number of your guest(s) so that a catalog may be sent.Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________11

Future BobcatsMercy welcomed 6th, 7th and 8th graders to Open House on Sunday, November 5.Maggie Betz ‘09 and Rahiel Michael ‘09, Student Council Co-Chairs welcomed the guests. Do you know a grade school student who isinterested in Mother of Mercy High School? Would you like for her to experience the excellence that is Mercy? Please refer her to theFuture Bobcat section of our website, www.motherofmercy.org or refer her to Ms. Diane Laake, Assistant Principal, for more information.Contact Ms. Laake at 513.661.2740 or laake_d@motherofmercy.org.Good Luck Bobcats!Dave Arnold Dan Aug Anne Bedinghaus Peggy Behymer Brian Bill Ron Bisher Teri Boland BethBoyer-FutrellChris Braunstein Guy Cagney Maura Patrick Cagney Dan Carey Bob Coyle Corey Cunningham Janet A. CurdCagney-TiptonClaire EbnerBob Faecher Angie Ferguson Carol Ferguson Mike Ferguson Nick Ferguson Tony Ferguson Sherri HardewigLeah HemmerTip JockersBill JonesKelly JonesKevin KellySheila KennedyTony ManciniLisa McCarthyVicki MonahanJackie PulskampMark RolfesDennis SmithCherie StollDan SullivanRob TiptonJackie Voss347-7900Rick Voss Dale Weisker Tandy WeiskerJim Wessel Ann Williams Mary Annwww.cagneyweisker.comZieverink12SOLD. It’s what we do!

EventsHomecoming & Hall of Fame GameSaturday, January 3, 2009Mercy vs. Ursuline AcademyFreshmen - 3:00 Reserve - 4:30 Varsity - 6:00 pm2009 Hall of Fame Inductees:Rosie Palmer Foley ‘94Bridget Flanagan Kraus ‘99Lisa Wagner ‘89Special Service Award to softball coach Herb BellHall of Fame Inductions will take place following the Varsity Game(Approximately 7:30 pm)Reception in the cafeteria immediately following induction ceremony(hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks)Babysitting provided in the gym during the reception.14

EventsAlumnae Father-Daughter DanceSpend a special night out with your dad at theAlumnae Father-Daughter DanceFriday, March 27, 20096:30 - 10:30 p.m.Dinner and dancing at Receptions-Western Hills3302 Westbourne Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45211Enjoy some time with that special man who pampered you,chauffeured you, grounded you and loved you then and now!RSVP by Friday, March 13, 2009MOTHER OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOLALUMNAE FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCERESERVATION FORMFriday, March 27, 2009 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.Receptions - Western Hills**Moms welcome too**Name: ___________________ ___________________ __________________Last Name First Name Maiden NameClass Year: _______________ Father’s Name____________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________City: __________________________ ST___________ Zip: _________________Phone: (day) ________________________ (eve) __________________________email: _____________________________________________________________Additional _______________________ _______________________ _________Sisters _______________________ _______________________ ________________________________ _______________________ _________First/Last Name Maiden Name Class YearDinner Tickets: $40 each ____________ Total Enclosed: $______________Please make checks payable to Mother of Mercy High School. Mail your reservation, by March 13, to:Mother of Mercy High School, Alumnae Father-Daughter Dance, 3036 Werk Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45211.15

Alumnae News Update16Patricia Frey Scott ’44 and husband Ross were married in 1996,both having lost their spouses. Pat adds, “Ross is now 83 years oldand I’m 92 and we thank Our Lord each day for bringing ustogether.”Norma Specht Telscher ’46 retired from Cincinnatus Building andLoan two years ago. She and her sisters Henrietta Specht Stenger‘51" and Patricia Specht Helmers ‘48" “loved every minute atMother of Mercy.” The tradition continues with great niece HalleSpecht ‘12 and Norma’s granddaughter who will attend Mercy infour years. The class of ’46 (all 80 years old) keeps in touch. Normaand Sister Liz Dowling ‘46, Pat Bradley Mueller ‘49, JeanetteSchnur Campbell ‘47 and Ann Murphy Volz ‘47 thoroughlyenjoyed the Golden Guild luncheon at Mercy.Mary Kroger Cuppett ’47 lives in assisted living at West Park. She isdoing well, but would enjoy visits from any of her friends.Rosemary Scholle Murray ’48 is “having a wonderful timewatching the Mercy varsity volleyball games. The team is doing a greatjob and Julie (granddaughter Julie Murray ‘10) is making me veryproud!”Pauline Kathman Meisenhelder ’51 received “a big blessing”when her “beautiful” great-grandson was born. Also, Pauline entereda poetry contest recently and her poem is copyrighted 2008.Geraldine Kroger Koenig ’52 and husband Tom are very proud ofson Steve who was promoted to Colonel in the United States Armyin June. Having served our country for 22 years with two tours inIraq, Steve is currently stationed at the Pentagon. His wife is aretired Lt. Colonel.Lois Holmes Heilmayer ’55 has nine grandchildren and recentlybecame a proud great grandmother when granddaughter, Lindsayand her husband Nick had a baby boy.Sonja A. Wilson ’55 sold her home and is now the proud ownerof a new home. She was able to spend a week in Maine at the endof August and enjoyed the scenery and some great seafood.Kathleen Byrne Kammer ’57 is a retired Director of AdultFormation and Social Outreach. This year she became the recipientof the Sr. Mary Virginia Sullivan Award of Edgecliff College, aprestigious honor given for outstanding service either to Edgecliffor another sector of the Community.Joyce Deane Purdon ’57 writes, “God and volunteering are myenergy and balance.” Husband Douglas has Alzeheimer’s and otherhealth issues. Joyce attends Mass frequently and volunteers with“Everyone Reads,” emergency food assistance at Food Bank andVeritas – Senior Learning at Bellarmine University. Joyce adds,“Thanks, Mercy, for a broad education.”Shirley Schwab Petersman ’59 married Roger in 1960 and hadfour sons, Scott, Roger, Mark and Mike. Husband Roger and sonScott are deceased. Shirley’s children and “four fantastic grandkids(1 boy, 3 girls) are the joy of my life.” Retired in November of2007, she works part time, volunteers and enjoys the grandkids.Jane Rohs ’59 works at Maxim Healthcare and has five children andtwelve grandchildren. She went to China and to Europe in the pasttwo years and in her spare time enjoys the grandkids’ soccer andhockey games.Lynne Ellen Schneider Kling ’60 is a recently retired elementaryteacher living in Northern California since 1969. She returns toCincinnati every year to visit her mother, sisters and brother andfinds Mercy “just as beautiful as ever.” Lynne is proud that herchildren are sending their four children to St. Anselm’s in Marinbecause of her “great Catholic education at St. Ignatius, Mother ofMercy and Mt. St. Joseph.”Celeste Bunker ’63 has been retired from teaching for three yearsand while still a substitute teacher in her neighborhood, she says,“It’s nice to come and go as I please!” Celeste recently traveled toSedona and Santa Fe in the Southwest as well as Siesta Key, Florida.She enjoyed her Mercy 45 th reunion in October.Constance Brothers Johnson ’65 works at Good Samaritan Hospital(38 years.) She has one daughter, Cindy Johnson Gatherwright ‘86.Cindy and Shahn have “two beautiful children,” Chandler Joseph,4 ½ and Taylor Marie, 2 ½. Connie watches the grandchildren onFriday’s, calling them her “baby days.” She adds, “They bring muchjoy and happiness to my life, but at the end of the day on Friday –Nanny is ready for bedtime!”Kathy Lindeman Leurck ’65 and Mike celebrated their 41 stanniversary! Their four sons are all married with children. Kathy nolonger works for Hamilton County M.R.D.D. but keeps busy withspiritual healing touch, teaching liturgical dance, golf, camping andbabysitting nine grandchildren.Bonnie Fallon Spitznagel ’65 thinks it’s great to be a member ofthe “Grandma Club” with their first grandchild born to son Jamieand his wife in August. Bonnie states, “Having lost both my momand dad in this past year, baby Caroline has given us all a real lessonon Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and a sense of hope in the future.”Carolyn Hillebrand Abrams ’66 and daughter Katie AbramsMuldoon ’93 both won first place in the Harvest Home Festivalbaking contest. Carolyn won her blue ribbon in the cookie/barcategory while Katie won in the coffee cake category.Joyce A. Metz ’66 has spent almost 19 years teaching elementaryeducation and 19 years counseling elementary age children.Together with twin sister Jan, they’ve taught children for 73 years.WOW! Joyce adds, “Jan and I remember our great start at Mother ofMercy with Sister Aloyse and Ms. Dugan, Ms. Brueneman and Sr.Annette, Mr. Wahl, Ms. Barrett and Father Calme for JuniorReligion and Sr. Perpetua who kept us all in line!”Jan A. Metz ’66 retired in 2005 from teaching (35 years.) Jan isstill working as a hospital chaplain at St. Elizabeth Hospital in KY.

Alumnae News UpdateKathy Lockwood Ahlers ’67 has three “beautiful children.” Chrisis her special Olympian, winner of many gold medals. Matt andStacy have given her eight wonderful grandchildren. Her adventuresomenature has taken her skydiving, backpacking the GrandCanyon, summitting a mountain in the Teton range and running amarathon. Kathy adds, “The love of my life passed away in June1996. John is sadly missed.”Lee Ann Waller Sander ’69 works at Master Print Center inCheviot. She and John have three grandsons. Lee Ann adds, “Theyare a handful, but they are the light of my life.”Mary Connelly Kishman ’71 is an Associate Professor at theCollege of Mt. St. Joseph. In May, 2008 she was named Faculty Co-Op Coordinator of the Year at the college.Cynthia Clark Fehring ’72 has worked at Children’s Hospital for20 years. She and Greg have been married 35 years. They enjoytraveling – cruised the Baltic capitals in July – but most of all enjoybeing with family. They have four grandchildren, Jenna (8),Nathan (7), Richie (10 mos.) and Liam (3 mos.)Mary Ann Martin-Schuerman ’73 is a Special Education InterventionTeacher currently teaching at Elder High School.traumatic brain injury in a Chicago rehab facility where hecontinues to improve.Terri Scheid ’88 has been living in the San Francisco Bay Area forthe past 7 years. She writes, “Inspired by Ms. McGuire, I became anart teacher and am in my fifth year teaching art to underprivilegedchildren in the city of San Francisco.”Heidi Strecker Sickler ’88 graduated from the University ofToledo with a Master’s in Accounting and is a staff accountant atLink Engineering in Plymouth, Michigan. Heidi and her husbandare also starting their own business. She adds, “Hope everyone isdoing well back at home.”Dana Furey Buckley ’89 and husband John live in Central Illinoisand enjoy being able to visit family quite often. They have twoboys, Gray (3 rd grade) and Max (Kindergarten.) Dana is the treasurerof the PTO and chairperson of Science Day. She is looking forwardto coming to Cincinnati for her 20 th reunion!Michelle Glasgow Schmitt ‘90 was inducted as a member of VITASHospice prestigious Leadership. Shelly is an RN, Patient Care Administratorfor VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Dayton.Mary Alwell-Self ’74 and husband, Lonnie, recently returnedfrom the town in Romania (formerly Lunga, Hungary) whereMary’s grandma and great-grandparents were born. She writes, “Itwas easy to imagine them there. The older people speak littleEnglish while the younger generation learn English in school. Thestatue of the Virgin Mary at the Maria Radna Basilica is verybeautiful and is the site where my grandparents had made apilgrimage and received many special blessings. This trip was anincredible experience for us. It shows how our faith in God and inprayer can get us through any hardships in life. I thank my parentswho knew the Catholic faith would be our life force. I also thankMother of Mercy for instilling these truths in me.”Marianne Driscoll King ’81 owns her own business providingcorporate and community fitness programs and personal training.She and Doug have been married 23 years and live in Pittsburgh.They have twin 15-year old boys who went on a parish missiontrip with Mom this summer! Kendall goes to Bishop Canevin andplays hockey. Kieran is working toward his Eagle Scout Award.Christine Kurtz Hiernaux ’83 and Richard moved to a larger homethis summer in Liberty Township. She writes, “The kids areenjoying their new neighborhood friends and hanging out in theremodeled basement toyland! We are truly enjoying the extraspace that our new home provides and the peaceful woodedscenery.”Colleen Holt Staats ’84 would like our prayers for her 14-year oldson, Harrison Lucas, who was struck by a car near their home inPickerington, Ohio in June. Harrison was in critical condition inICU at Children’s Hospital in Columbus and is recovering from aMeghan Walker Stenger ’91 is the Collection DevelopmentLibrarian for the Cincinnati Public Library. She married Mark in May2002 and they have three children, Emma Rose (3 ½) and twinsons Jacob Alexander and Benjamin Nicholas who will be one yearold in December.Emily Weidner Sandhas ’95 is co-owner of Gotta Dance Studiowith her sister, Shannon Weidner Davis ‘91 and loves that theyteach the daughters of numerous Mercy grads and see each other ona weekly basis. Emily has three boys and is “trying to enjoy everymoment.” Colton is a first grader at Visitation, Kellen is inpreschool and Cooper is almost 18 months old. A quote fromEmily: “Life sure is busy this time of year but it’s a FUN busy!”Melissa Thompson Broxterman ’96 is an Early Childhood Teacherand has two children, Isabel (2) and Blake (9 mos.)17

Alumnae News UpdateMelissa Lang Furr ’96 was deployed to Baghdad in May 2007 andworked as a staff attorney for the Deputy Commanding General –Detainnee Operations. She returned in November 2007 and onMay 31, 2008 married Captain John David Furr. She is currently aMilitary Defense Counsel defending “active duty airmen in adverseadministrative actions and courts-martial.”Elizabeth Dinsmore McPherson ’96 is a Pharmacist and homemaker.She and Chris, a neurosurgeon, are the parents of 1-year oldson, Zachary. Zachary has a rare heart condition which has required7 hospital stays, 5 surgeries and a pacemaker! Elizabeth adds, “He isdoing great and a joy to be around!”Mara Ottke Osterfeld ’96 married Jeremy Osterfeld on August 9,2008. Trisha Ottke Dyer ’99 and Julie Ottke Mosholder ’03 werematron and maid of honor and Anne Joesting Burgan ’96 andDebbie Lampe ’94 were bridesmaids. Mara is a speech therapistwith preschoolers at Shawnee Early Childhood School and admits,“Life is good!”Amy Lemmel Byington ’97 married Scott at Great AmericanBallpark on September 13, 2008. The couple met while preparingto facilitate a retreat for grieving teenagers at Fernside.Tracy Stenger Amerine ’98 and husband, Michael married in Ft.Thomas in November 2006. They moved to Sarasota, Florida inJuly, 2007. She is a dental hygienist in Sarasota and Michael is arealtor/property manager. They live five miles from Siesta Keybeach and are “loving life!”Jennifer Baston Haas ’98 married John in May, 2007 and lives inColerain Township. Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom caring forthree children, 10 year old Morgan, son Robert who is 9 and 2-year old daughter Jaylen, with another baby due in February.Lauren Gates Rosebrook ’98 writes, “Life is great!” She and Brianmarried on August 9, 2008. Bridesmaids included Krista GatesCarroll ’94, Leah Gates ‘06 and Kim Bicknell Carpenter ’98. Brianand Lauren live in Columbus where Lauren is an Early InterventionSpecialist working with young children with special needs.Nicole Sammons ’98 lives in St. Louis with her son Marcus who isin preschool. He can read already at 4 years old! Nicole is theDirector for the KinderCare center near her home. She is lookingforward to coming to Cincinnati in November to visit and seeeveryone at her 10 th reunion!Trisha Ottke Dyer ’99 received her Early Childhood Educationdegree from U.C. in 2003 and teaches third grade at St. AntoninusSchool.Elizabeth Galbraith ’99 was excited to work with ColoradoShakespeare Festival last summer as the Wardrobe Supervisor and asWardrobe Dresser at the Utah Shakespeare Festival this fall. Shelives in Cincinnati where she currently serves as Retail/RentalManager at Costume Gallery, Newport, “the mid-west’s largestcostume rental company.” Elizabeth has worked as a stage manager,costumer, and house manager for theatres in the Ohio region. Shealso does dog obedience training with Kuliga Dog Training Cluband has been on the Board for three years. Most recently Elizabethserved as Menswear Costume Coordinator for Titanic. Elizabethwould like to thank her family for all their love and support and forencouraging her to pursue her dreams and go West for the fall.Nicole Rieselman Witten ’00 graduated from Appalachian StateUniversity with her Masters in Higher Education, Administrationin May 2007 and works for the American Cancer Society. Shemarried Adam on June 21, 2008 and they live in Winston-Salem,North Carolina.Sarah Day ’01 graduated in May 2008 from Ohio Northern withher Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She passed the boards and isworking as a Licensed Pharmacist for a one-year residency atUniversity Hospital.Melissa Clavier Frampton ’01 and Bryan celebrated their firstanniversary in September. She is in her first season as an assistantsoccer coach at Xavier University.Jennifer Koch Hester ’01 married Michael on September 19, 2008at the Kenwood Country Club and enjoyed an 8-day cruise toCozumel, Honduras, Belize and Grand Cayman. Jennifer is amarketing and client relations manager.18Katherine Jagoditz Pownall ’98 married Robbie on September 22,2007 and is enjoying country living outside of a small town inAdams County. She is a stay-at-home mom to her 4-year old son,Dylan and assists her husband with his business. Katie “enjoys thefamily life we have created together.”Sarah Pullen ‘01 earned an Associates Degree in 2003 and herBachelor’s degree in 2006 in Information Engineering Technology.She was pleased to graduate magna cum laude and receive awardsfor Outstanding IET student and Student of the Year!Kristen Kesse Borowczak ’02 became engaged on top of the EiffelTower in Paris in August, 2007 and she and Mike got marriedSeptember 13, 2008 at St. Xavier Church downtown. Some of the

Alumnae News Updategirls in the wedding party were Jennifer Frey ‘02, Erin Cavanaugh‘02 and Theresa Bunke ‘02. Mother of the bride is Sue BroxtermanKesse ’75 and aunt is Elizabeth Broxterman Perry ’89. Mike andKristen also recently purchased a home in Independence, Kentucky.Sarah Kroger-Gardner ’02 married high school sweetheart AdamGardner on June 14 at St. Catharine. Adam is a music teacher atSt.Veronica school. Sarah recently completed her Deaf StudiesCertificate from Cincinnati State and works for the Resident HomeCorporation.Ingrid Bauer ’03 graduated in May from the University of Dayton,Berry Scholars Program, with a Bachelor of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering. Ingrid was chosen to present her Honors thesis inJune at the Women in Engineering ProActive Network NationalConference in St. Louis, and in a letter from the University ofDayton to Mercy was described as a “great representative of theHonors Program and the University of Dayton…and a wonderfulrepresentative of Mercy as well.”Christine Kenning ’03, Bonnie Suer ’06 and Kristen Wilzbach ‘04along with the Cincinnati Donauschwaben Schuhplatters, underthe direction of Lori Prugel-Decher and Natalie Suer Fischer ’98danced at Riverbend with the great-grandchildren of Captain vonTrapp. Bonnie danced the Radetzky March by Johann Strauss withJustin von Trapp and the Schuhplatters. After their performancewith the Cincinnati Pop Orchestra, conductor Steve Reinke invitedthe group to the Hofbrauhaus for more singing and dancing.Terri Mangan Riehle ’03 and Scott married on April 28, 2007.Baby daughter Madison Elizabeth was born April 16, 2008. Terri isa contractor at Procter and Gamble-Winton Hill working in theFemCare Department as an Artwork Planner.Register your e-mail with us!Receive news updates and event noticesand send us your own news.Email photos anddrop us a line atalum@motherofmercy.org.Just for FunWin a Prize! Find the “Bobcat” pawprint with a class year listed inside. Thefirst five alums to call and identify themselvesas a member of that class will receivea photo frame. Call CaseyConner Betz ’69, DevelopmentDirector, at 513.661.2740.Sample‘26Becky Rudemiller ’03 received her Early Childhood Educationdegree from the Univ. of Dayton in 2007 and loves teaching firstgrade at Hilltop Elementary in Reading.Jessica Schnieders Webb ‘03 passed the Fundamentals of EngineeringExam in 2007 and now works for Eastman Kodak. InMarch 2008, she married “wonderful husband Adam” and theypurchased a home in Beavercreek, Ohio. Jessica is pursuing aMaster’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Wright State University.Rebecca Martin ’04 graduated in May 2008, Magna cum Laude,with a Bachelors of Science in Education. She moved to theHouston, TX area in search of a job teaching high school SocialStudies.Elizabeth Schaefer ’04 graduated from UC in 2008 with herdegree in Health Sciences and is a Physical Therapist Assistant atOrthopedic Physical Therapy & Associates.Diana Nicole Merz ’05 is engaged to Matthew Stock, a 2005graduate from St. Xavier. They are planning a Fall 2009 wedding.Diane will graduate from the University of Cincinnati College ofNursing in June 2009.19

Alumnae Events2008 - 2009COMING EVENTSDecember 13 & 14Christmas ConcertJanuary 3Hall of Fame GameFebruary 14Mercy Gras XXFebruary 27-28 & March 1Spring PlayMarch 27Alumnae Father-Daughter DanceMarch 28Easter Egg HuntMay 2Golden GuildMay 3Art ShowMay 15 & 16Spring ConcertMay 28BaccalaureateMay 30GraduationAlum Updates20We’d love to hear from you -- send us your Memos & Memories!We welcome updates about your family life, profession, service, recent adventures, awards, honors, academic achievements, etc.Tell us about your life since Mercy -- send us photos -- we’d love to hear from you!Please fill out the Change of Name/Address form below.Name _____________________________________________________________ Class of ____________________________Maiden Name _______________________________________________________ Spouse ____________________________Address ___________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________City __________________________________________ State ________________ Zipcode ___________________________email _____________________________________________________________Occupation/Employer______________________________________________________________________________________Education since Mercy: College/Professional School________________________________________________________________Major ___________________________ Degree _____________________________________ Year ______________________Give us the scoop:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mail to: Lisa Mahon Fluegeman, Editor, Mother of Mercy High School, 3036 Werk Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211,fax 513.661.1842 or email info and phtos to: alum@motherofmercy.org

BirthsGreat-Grandchildren:Pauline Kathman Meisenhelder ’51 – Aiden Patrick, May 13, 2008Lois Holmes Heilmayer ’55 – Cooper Nicholas, June 20, 2008Janice Carlson Wilson ‘59 – Morgan Briana, 2006Grandchildren:Connie Brothers Johnston ’65 – Chandler Joseph and Taylor MarieBonnie Fallon Spitznagel ’65 – Caroline, August 7, 2008Anne Berkemeyer Shaffer ‘70 - Paul Raymond, May 19, 2008 and Anna Evelyn, July 19, 2008Barb Cruse Baker ’73 – Matthew Phillip, September 25, 2008Gloria Teal Santoro ‘76 - Isabella Lou, October 28, 2007Children:Jenny Heiob Whitman ’86 – Jacob Robert, April 9, 2008Julie Rudolph Broadwell ‘87 - Caroline Elizabeth, June 17, 2008Beth Knepfle Marshall ‘89 - Maxwell, August 6, 2008Ann Albers Bhattacharyya ‘90 - Ryan Kumar, September 28, 2007Amie Isaack Robinson ’93 – Shelby Elizabeth, May 9, 2008Catie Fieler Singer ‘94 - Colin Matthew, February 26, 2008Sommer Hittinger Andriot ’97 – Dylan Matthew, May 29, 2008Christy Lingg Thaler ‘97 - Matthew Phillip, September 25, 2008Laura Hoffman Rosier ’98 – Anna Elizabeth, April 19, 2008Christina Laub Cassaro ’98 – Nicholas Anthony, July 4, 2008Erin Murphy Viltro ’98 – Anna Marie, December 28, 2007Stephanie Fullbeck Huffman ‘99 - Cody James & Lilly Ann - September 2, 2008Andrea Grant Mette ’99 – Elise Kate, May 6, 2008Rachel Wohlfrom ’01 – Morgan Briana, 2006Terri Mangan Riehle ‘03 - Madison Elizabeth, April 16, 2008Maxwellson of Beth Knepfle Marshall ‘89Dylan and Jacksonsons of Sommer Hittinger Andriot ‘97Annadaughter of Laura Hoffman Rosier ‘98Elisedaughter of Andrea Grant Mette ‘99Matthewson of Christie Lingg Thaler ‘97,grandson of Barb Cruse Baker ‘73Annadaughter of Erin Murphy Viltro ‘9821

Born to Eternal Life22We profess our common faith and our hope of eternal resurrection for those who have passed through death into new life.Alumnae:Dorothy Gasdorf Dammarell ‘30Dorothy Ann Blasch Roll ‘50Maureen Casey Brands ‘59Patricia Tyson Hildebrand ‘62Sr. Loretta Dauwe CPPS ‘63Nancy Heineman ‘63Rosanne Clott Schulte ‘70Barbara Roth Solomon ‘77Pamela Weber Galvin ‘78Husband of:Catherine Grace Schlueter ‘42Dorothy Keilholz Berkemeyer ‘47Sue Shaefer Schaefers ‘50Audrey Hegge Wavra ‘53Joanne Volz Mullen ‘53Gayle Goebel Hischemiller ‘55Alma Meyers CombsRayetta Reising McDonald ‘57Mother of:Generose Weisenbach Curie ‘58Mary Jo Schuerman Wolf ‘59Juliana Weisenbach Klug ‘60Mary Ernst Ehrman ‘61Carol Schnapp Sunderhaus ‘61Cathy Schnapp Doerger ‘62Cheryl Tusch Pettit ‘62Claree Mettman Ballew ‘66Carol Wilhelm Sicking ‘66Susan Dehner Jackman ‘67Beverly Berra Barlion ‘68Karen McCarthy Kieffer ‘68Valerie Berra Hubbert ‘69Peggy Mueller Dixon ‘69Sandra Danzl Arata ‘70Jacquelyn Berra Fischer ‘71Jennifer Berra Briggs ‘72Ginny Mettman Schnieber ‘76Janet A. Thompson ‘76Lynn Cable Jentzen ‘77Kathleen Lang Niklas ‘77Lisa Cable Knight ‘78Jane Mueller Ripberger ‘78Betty Lang ‘79Veronica Weber Mergard ‘79Beth Huhn Keyes ‘80Sherri O’Brien Hayhow ‘80Father of:Barb Moran Juengling ‘61Jo Ann Greulich Rowland ‘63Andrea Papania Ingersoll ’67 "Lynn Moorman Hogan ‘68Kathy Schlueter Ries ‘68Marcy Papania ’69Nancy Kenning Dornette ‘70Peggy Schlueter Godfrey ‘70Ruth Ann Berkemeyer Stone ‘71Marianne Moran Phillips ‘71Lisa Papania Herman ‘71MaryannDuwel ‘72Kathy Goedde Bresch ‘73Janet Schulte Dunn ‘74 "Cindy Combs Roth ‘76Julie Mueller Leta ‘77Diane Schulte Whelan ‘78Lynn Cable Doersam ‘79Kimberly Day Barron ‘80Kim Luken ‘80Pam Cable Sullivan ‘81Diane Del Negro Brennan ‘81Laura Duwel Coffey ‘81Gail Goedde Chin ‘81Kami McDonald Wegman ‘81Gail Mueller Katsanis ‘81Maureen Cable Scheurer ‘82Danielle Day Damson ‘82Patty Goedde Szurlinski ‘82Debra A. Russell ‘82Carrie Combs Boenitsch ‘83Lori McDonald Beck ‘83Lisa Fantetti ‘86Karen Berkemeyer Toerner ‘86Jean Smith Schwierjohan ‘86Juli Fantetti Meade ‘87Cathy Combs ‘88Carrie Day Sanker ‘88Sue Cable Vaughn ‘90Keri Luken Miller ‘91Tiffany Heider Roman ‘96Tricia Heider ‘98Lisa Bodollo (faculty)Mother-in-law of:Carol Tenkman Ostmann ‘65Donna Standriff Miller ‘67Mary Janszen Schwager ‘72Mary Beth Buzek Doyle ‘73Julie Wegman Thomas ‘83Amy Serraino Malone ‘85Father-in-law of:Maureen Bazeley Duwel ‘70Meg Wehby Muething ‘78Patricia Lysaght Eikens ‘81Lisa Brinkman Vollman ‘84Melinda Witte Russell ‘84Kelly Green Wenzel ‘86Daughter of:Marilyn Tensi Bennett ‘64Son of:Gerri Drees Kramer ‘66Mary Osterhues Krimpenfort ‘66Patricia Hoehn Stacey ‘73Grandmother of:Natalee Voynovich Gammon ‘87Jacki Darwish Zippin ‘88Michelle Voynovich Reiring ‘90Michelle Darwish Faillace ‘91Karen Haberthier Darwish ‘95Renee Hein ‘03Stephanie Doyle ‘07Julia Niklas ‘07Amanda Hein ‘09Maria Sabato ‘10Anna Bunke ‘11Liz Duccilli ‘11Katie Farrell ‘11Livia Sabato ‘12Carrie Walsh ‘12Grandfather of:Julie Bertke ‘77Diane Bertke Glass ‘81Karen Bertke ‘83Nikki Rowland Bosch ‘92Erin Horton Rowland ‘95Jill Rowland Jansen ‘97Emily Duwel ‘98Cara Herman ‘01Amanda Sanders ‘01Colleen Herman ‘03Christine Kenning ‘03Kaylene Dornette ‘04Laura Greulich ‘05Alyse Papania ‘06Mary Kenning ‘08Katie Odenbeck ‘08Libby Odenbeck ‘12Grandson of:Anne Wagner Middlekamp ‘44Barbara Becker Carrelli ‘67Brother of:Rosemary McGraw Brune ‘43Ruth Betsch Howell ‘45Barbara Schaefers Sucietto ‘46Sr. Margaret Ann Schellenberger, RSM ‘49Mary Lou Schaefers Armbruster ‘51Rita Schlueter Schrenk ‘51Jeanne Schaefers Roof ‘54Mary Rose Mueller Schroeder ‘55Susan Hischemiller Bross ‘64Linda Fantetti Hildebrand ‘68Maribeth Gamm Zucher ‘70Gail Rebennack Kiehl ‘73Sister of:Rosemary Blasch Boehm ’45 "Loretta Blasch Berning ‘47Bette Bernzot Zimmerman ‘48Martha Blasch Glasbrener ‘53Marilyn Casey Eitel ‘55Janice Casey Gettler ‘63Susan Roth Allen ‘72Lynn Cable Jentzen ‘77Lisa Cable Knight ‘78Jane Roth Ahlrichs ‘78Michelle Weber Kelley ‘79Betsy Roth Strawser ‘82Emily Clott Alverson ‘83Denise Weber Wiley ‘84Mary Lynch (former staff)Sister-in-Law of:Ruth Westrich Schwallie ‘50Carol Hemsath Beck ‘56Judy Meyers Schwallie ‘58Debbie Riehle Brodbeck ‘76Brother-in-Law of:Mary Kay Moll Duell ‘55Eileen Spieser Luken ‘62Joyce Maly (faculty)Aunt of:Jean Lynch Lim ‘78Renee Flick Wieman ‘79Pat Lynch Bell ‘80Abby Strawser ‘09Anna Ahlrichs ‘10Sarah Strawser ‘11Uncle of:Nancy Kenning Dornette ‘70Suzanne Driehaus Broerman ‘72Beth Driehaus Brothers ‘74Barb Driehaus ‘76Lynn Driehaus ‘78Connie Welsh Tenhundfeld ‘83Julie Driehaus Horton ‘85Great Aunt of:Mary Herbers ‘10Great Uncle of:Chelsey Driehaus ‘12To make a memorialdonation in memory of aloved one, please contactCasey Conner Betz ’69 at513.661.2740 or emailbetz_c@motherofmercy.org.We will send anacknowledgement of yourgift to whomever youdesignate.If you have lost a loved one,please contact Lisa MahonFluegeman ’78 at513.661.2740 or emailfluegeman_l@motherofmercy.org.

Mercy LegacyMercy Legacy Society Welcomes Members“The tender mercy of God has given us one another.”--Catherine McAuley, Sisters of Mercy FoundressOur Mother of Mercy school community is deeply grateful tothe following graduates who so very generously have namedMother of Mercy High School in their wills.Judith Wilmes Bean ‘59Susan Murphy Burge ‘65Marian Reck Ellerhorst ‘46Sandy Schaefer Haas ‘67Ruth Meyer ‘52Connie Carroll Widmer ‘52The Mercy Legacy Society recognizes those individuals whohave made a planned gift to Mother of Mercy High School. Byremembering Mercy in your bequest plans, you can help fundscholarships, capital improvements, and programs for academicexcellence, the arts and athletics. Those making planned gifts helpto guarantee that Mother of Mercy High School will continue hervaluable work long into the future and can also provide significantbenefits to the donor. It is important to seek professional advice toensure that the path chosen is the most beneficial for the donorand Mercy. We invite you to profess your belief in Catholiceducation for young women at Mother of Mercy.If you would like to include Mercy in your will, our legalname is: Mother of Mercy High School. If you have any questions,please contact Casey Conner Betz ’69 at 513.661.2740 or emailbetz_c@motherofmercy.org.Consider Including Mercy in Your Estate Planby Richard Kelly JD, CFAYou do not have to be a tycoon to benefit from careful estateplanning and appreciate the great good that can be achievedthrough a legacy gift.Every gift received by Mother of Mercy High School is usedfor the benefit of our students. We deeply appreciate all theremembrances we have received in the past and are equallygrateful for your future generosity. These gifts play an importantpart in assisting our effort to continue delivering the qualityeducation that is our trademark. As you know, tuition coversonly a portion of the expenses incurred in a student’s education.There are many ways to remember Mercy in your estate plans:♦♦♦♦legacy – a specific sum of money left in a will;device – a gift of real estate;intangible assets – includes property such as stock andbond certificates;other – some name Mercy as beneficiary of a portion oftheir IRA.Your support and interest in our mission continue toencourage our dedicated administration, staff and teachers.513.922.01233302 Westbourne Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45248Laurie DeWine, Au.D., CCC-A AudiologistStefanie Godbey, Stefanie M.A.,CCC-A Godbey, Audiologist, CCC-A-Audiologist ‘92Diane Blazer, Office Manager, ‘5923

Mother of Mercy High Schoolwww.motherofmercy.orgWarm Wishes for a True Blue Christmas!Mother of Mercy High SchoolAlumnae Office3036 Werk RoadCincinnati, OH 45211NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGEPAIDCINCINNATI, OHIOPERMIT NO. 3896