The Class of 2010 - Notre Dame High School

VOLUME 43, NUMBER 2
SUMMER 2010
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
A SPONSORED MINISTRY OF THE SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME - ST. LOUIS
Alumnae News
WHERE: NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
SACRED HEART SQUARE
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010
GATES OPEN - 5:30 PM
CONCERT - 7:00-10:00 PM
COST: $8 IN ADVANCE/ $10 AT THE DOOR
TO REGISTER CALL 314-544-1015 X 1104 OR
VISIT WWW.NDHS.NET
Music Under the Stars
Saturday, August 28, 2010
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and friends for an outdoor concert under the stars! Michele Isam’73 and the Fairchild Band are
returning to ND on August 28, 2010, for an evening filled with classic and soft rock music. It is a family event so feel free to bring the kids
or grab your friends for a girls night out. Light concessions will be available for purchase, but you are welcome to BYOB and anything you
would like to munch on. TIckets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Kids under 7 are free. See you there!
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57 th Annual Fall Festival 2010
The Fall Festival Walk/ Run is Back
That’s right! The Fall Festival Walk/ Run is returning. It will take place at 9:00
a.m. on 10/10/10. Route starts at ND and will continue through J.B. Park. You can
opt to run (4 miles) or walk (2 miles). Registration fee is $15 per person if postmarked
by 9/24/10 and includes an ND Walk/Run t-shirt. Late registration is $20
per person. Please note that t-shirt sizes for late registration are not guaranteed.
Please copy form for more than one entry.
Name___________________________________ Runner Walker
Phone ( __ __ __ ) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Address____________________________________________________________
City_____________________________ State__________ Zip Code____________
Email (for confirmation) ______________________________________________
T-shirt size: (circle) 1 t-shirt is included in the registration fee. Additional
shirts can be purchased for $10 (adult) or $8 (child).
Adult: Small Medium Large XL
Child: Small Medium Large
PAYMENT: Cash Check Credit: Visa AMEX MC Discover
(Circle One )
Name as it appears on the card ________________________________________
Credit Card # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Exp. Date __ __ / __ __ Security Code __ __ __ __
Billing Address: _____________________________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to NDHS. Registration form and payment can be sent to:
Fall Festival Walk/Run
320 E. Ripa Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63125
OR
Register online at www.ndhs.net or contact Katie at 314-544-1015 X 1104
(perok@ndhs.net).
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
This year’s Fall Festival will take place on 10/10/10! Come
join us and look for NEW games and attractions.
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9:00 AM Walk/Run
10:30 AM Powder Puff Football Game (juniors v. seniors)
10:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Indoor and Outdoor Games (close at 6:00)
• Alumnae Washers Tournament (begins at 12:30)
• Beer & Wine Garden
• Live Music
• BBQ, Chicken Dinners, and much more!
6:30 PM Coronation of the 2010 Fall Festival Favorite
Wear your purple proudly! Remember purple is the official Fall Festival color for
alumnae. Show ND your support by ordering your purple Fall Festival t-shirt. Shirts can
be picked up 10/6 through 10/8 during regular school hours or at the Alumnae Spirit Booth
the day of Fall Festival. There is an additional $4 charge per shirt to have it mailed to the
provided address.
FALL FESTIVAL ALUMNAE T-SHIRT ORDER
(PLEASE COPY FORM FOR MORE THAN ONE T-SHIRT ORDER)
I would like to order the following adult size:
Short Sleeved $13 ______ Long Sleeved $16 ______
CREDIT MY 15 POINT ORDER TO THE FOLLOWING CLASS
2011 2012 2013 2014
My Name___________________________ Phone ( __ __ __ ) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Address___________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State__________ Zip Code____________
Email (for confirmation) _____________________________________________________
____ I will pick up my t-shirt. OR ____ I have enclosed $4 per shirt to have mailed to
provided address.
PAYMENT ____ I have enclosed cash
____ I have enclosed a check made payable to Notre Dame High School
____ I am paying by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX
Print name as it appears on the card ____________________________________________
Credit Card # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Exp. Date __ __ / __ __ Security Code __ __ __ __
Billing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________________________________
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
ALUMNAE SPONSORED WASHERS TOURNAMENT:
Open to all! Contact Katie at 314-544-1015 X1104/ perok@ndhs.net by Friday,
October 1st to register your team of two. There is a $20 team fee to enter. Please
send cash or check to Notre Dame High School, Attn: Katie (320 E. Ripa Ave., St.
Louis, MO 63125). Make checks payable to: Notre Dame High School. You MUST
include your phone #, names of the two team members, and a team name. Prizes
will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place! Registration begins at noon. Tournament
begins 12:30 sharp!
Looking for a way to get great exposure for your
business? Be a Fall Festival underwriter! There are
many sponsorship opportunities including the Beer
Garden, Powder Puff Football Game, and the Walk/
Run. Call Katie at 314-544-1015 X1104 or email
perok@ndhs.net for more info.

A Notre Dame Legend Retires
Mary Bequette leaves ND after 33 years.
If you are an alumna from any class after 1977, you fear no moral
dilemma. Most likely, that is because you took Morality Class
from Ms. Mary Bequette, who no doubt equipped you with all the
tools she knew you would need to make good choices. If it wasn’t
Morality, then perhaps you took Old Testament or Social Justice
class from her. Whichever course it was, you were among a very
blessed group of students who had the privilege of having Ms.
Bequette as a teacher.
Mary has been teaching since 1965. Early in her career, Mary
taught at St. Dominic Savio, Rosary (Trinity), Quincy Notre Dame
and Rosati-Kain. In 1977, she began teaching at
Notre Dame and has been here ever since.
Why did she stay here so long? “I loved the
schedule, loved my colleagues and most of all I
loved the students. You were real.”
After 33 years of teaching religion at Notre Dame,
Mary Bequette has decided to retire. Mary plans
on using her time off to read, garden, care for
her home and family, and do volunteer work
with women or children. While the Notre Dame
community is overjoyed for her, we will miss her
greatly.
Mary leaves us with these loving words:
“Years ago, my ‘practically perfect’ mom reflected on her years as a parent to six and said that
she wished she had been kinder. At times, I share that same thought. However, I know my
passion was to help you grow in your gifts, to read with insight, to write clearly, and to think
and reflect in-depth. I hope those skills continue to build on your journey of lifelong learning.
Each of you is a beloved child of God and I feel deeply privileged to have been your teacher. To
each of you, I am more grateful than you possibly can know.”
I think I speak for all Notre Dame students, past and present when I say that the feeling is
mutual. You have inspired and empowered us. We love you and will miss you, Ms. Bequette!
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ND CAREER DAY -WE WANT YOU!
This fall ND will be hosting a career day for all current students. We
would love to have you share, as an alum, with the students what you
do and what it took to get there. Please fill out this form if you are
interested in participating or learning more. It is a great way to give
back to the school and inspire our students.
Name Class
Phone Email
Job Title Place of Employment
Send to: Alumnae,320 E. Ripa, St. Louis, MO 63125
or
Email Katie at: perok@ndhs.net.
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Music Under the Stars
Back by popular demand! Bring your blankets,
lawnchairs and coolers! Michelle Isam ‘73 and
The Fairchild Band will be performing in Sacred
Heart Square. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the
band starts at 7:00 p.m. See page 1 for details.
Notre Dame Golf Tournament
Quail Creek 1:00 p.m. See page 9 for more info.
Fall Festival
9:00 Walk/Run
10:30 Powder Puff
10:30-6:30 FF Activities
12:30 Washers Tournament
6:30 Coronation
Thanksgiving Mass & Alumnae Reception
Come join us for Mass and catch up with
friends. Reception is at 10:45 a.m. followed by
Mass at 12:00 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa
Bring the little ones for breakfast, games, and
pics with Santa of course! 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Contact Bev Miller at 314-544-1015 x 1113 to
register.
Tony Kenny’s Christmas Time in Ireland
Back for its second year! Tickets are $25. Call
314-544-1015 X1102 to reserve your seat.
Alumnae College Panel
12:45 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Princess Tea
Bring your little lady to see her favorite Disney
Princess over lunch! 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Notre Dame Soiree 13th Annual Dinner Auction
at Orlando’s. Stay tuned for more details!
Alumnae Reunion Evening
See page 8 for more info on this event.
Alumnae Wine and Cheese Reception
Reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by VIP seating at
the student performance of the spring musical.
Easter Egg Hunt
Mark your calendar for the annual Easter Egg
Hunt on the Motherhouse Grounds at 10:00 a.m..
The kids will enjoy games and crafts as well!
New Alumnae Induction Ceremony
Join us for this special ceremony welcoming our
2011 graduates into our alumnae community.
Alumnae Mass & Luncheon
Mass is at 11:00 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel
followed by lunch in the Maria Center.
The Fall/Winter Edition of the Alumnae News will
come out in November 2010 with a whole new look
and format. If you have a great story idea or
suggestion for the next edition, please contact
Katie at perok@ndhs.net or 314-544-1015x1104.
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Alums from the Class of 1947 enjoy lunch together at the
Motherhouse.
Karyl Winkler ‘00 married Adam Kos on October 24, 2009.
1965 alums Bonnie (Knittig) Mulligan, Judy Jennewien, Diane
(Bausano) Berns and Mary (Hanak) Ronshausen celebrating the
holidays. Instead of exchanging gifts this year, they made
a donation to the S. Mary Ann Eckhoff scholarship fund!
Jackie (Ruesch) Burger ‘58 and Pat (Birmingham) Promnitz
‘58 at the Alumnae Wine and Cheese Reception before taking
in the student performance of Meet Me in St. Louis. (Jackie’s
granddaughter Katie’10 played the lead!)
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Notre Dame Snap Shots...
Class of 2008 Alums Liz Neuner, Theresa Kuppinger,
Kathleen Kountzman and Andrea Bush return to ND to
talk college life with current students at the College Panel.
Alums from the Class of 1945 clebrate their 65th reunion
at the Alumnae Mass & Lunch in April.
1963 alums Lorraine (Brueggeman) Schinsky, Karen
(Guelker) Stein, Peggy Lynch, Suzy (Zipf) Villa and
Patty (Borgard) Allgeyer on their trip to Chicago.
Alums from the Class of 1950 celebrate their 60th reunion at the
Alumnae Mass & Lunch in April.
Margie (Mayer) Atzert ‘63, Patty (Borgard) Allgeyer ‘63,
Joan (Blume) Dippel ‘62 and Judy (DeGunia) Blume ‘63
on a cruise to the Carribean.
Jen (Matlock) Joyce ‘ 92 and her 2 little ones with the
Easter Bunny at the Alumnae Easter Egg Hunt.
A small group from the Class of 73 got together recently for a
great 3 hour breakfast at Kaldi’s in Kirkwood.
Elizabeth (Sevem) Wissman ‘99 and her
husband Mike welcomed their second child.

Class News
MEGAN’S STORY
‘03 Alumna overcomes debilitating
disorder to acheive her life dream.
When you first meet ND alumna
Megan O’Neill,‘03 you would never
know that she has any difficulty
seeing or hearing. She looks directly
at you when in conversation and her
speech is perfect. But after spending some time with
her, you may notice that her eyes are more dilated than
they should be, or that she often holds onto someone’s
arm when walking in an unfamiliar place. She has to
concentrate to read others lips in order to understand
everything they are saying when any other noises
are introduced into her environment. That is because
Megan has Usher Syndrome, a disorder that causes both
deafness and blindness.
When Megan was three years old, doctors confirmed
that she was moderately deaf, with a hearing loss of
about 80%. She was quickly enrolled in the Central
Institute of the Deaf to learn how to read lips and speak
articulately with the help of her new hearing aids. She
advanced quickly in the program and mainstreamed into
elementary school by the time she was five. Throughout
her years in grade school and at Notre Dame, Megan
lived a very typical life. She did well in school, played
1955
Frances (Becker) Correa has been
living in Texas since 1993 with her
husband Rafael. They have 8 children
and 26 grandchildren. They are
active at church and with the Houston
Symphony.
Joan (Hoffmeister) Venverloh and
her husband Bernie celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary in October
2009. They have 4 grandchildren.
1962
Mary Ellen (Mosblech) Hoover has
become a great-grandmother to Carter
Lee Streicher born on July 8, 2009.
His paternal grandmother is Janet
(Hoover) Streicher ’87.
1981
Marilyn (Schaper) Angeli and her
husband Bart would like to announce
the birth of their ninth child, Mary
Constance Lucia, born January 5, 2010.
She was welcomed and is loved by her
three brothers Matthew (22), Isaiah
(15), John Paul (10), and her five
sisters Mary(19), Ruth (17), Theresa
(12), Mary Grace (7), and Regina (3).
sports, socialized easily, got her driver’s license, and
applied to college. Having decided at age nine that she
wanted to be an architect, Megan enrolled in the School of
Architecture at the University of Kansas in 2006.
It was then that Megan began to notice some problems
with her vision. After some close calls while driving
she decided to see an eye doctor. At that time she was
diagnosed with Usher Syndrome. She was already
considered legally blind and would continue to lose her
remaining vision until she was completely blind. Megan
was startled to learn how much of her vision was already
gone, and devastated by the knowledge that she would one
day no longer see at all.
Megan transferred to Washington University in
St. Louis to be near family and friends in the fall of
2007, where she continued her studies in architecture.
Washington University agreed to take on the challenges
Megan presented as a student with low vision. Unable
to work at a drafting table by her senior year due to the
very small field of remaining vision, Megan‘s professors
modified her requirements to suit her obvious talents
with her abilities. With the encouragement of the WashU
staff and her wonderful advisor, Liane Hancock, Megan
concentrated her research on the standards of accessibility
to buildings for the handicapped to include those who
are challenged with low vision and hearing impairments,
concerns often overlooked in design by architects.
Megan graduated in May 2010 with a BA in
1993
Sarah Goldak married Jon Overmann on
October 17, 2009. The matron of honor
was Susan (Goldak) Collier ’90.
1995
Tamara Tettamble Whitlock and her
husband Keith announce the birth of
their son Simon Thomas Whitlock born
May 27, 2009 in Bristol, England UK.
He joins big sister Olivia. Proud family
includes grandmother Mary Lou (Kalch)
Tettamble ’66.
1997
Stephanie (Granda) Mooshegian
received her doctorate in Industrial and
Organizational Psychology from St. Louis
University.
Jenny (Palmer) Meador and her husband
Austin welcomed their third child Natalie
Jean born June 9, 2009. She joins big
brother Austin Jr. (5) and big sis Julia (3).
Proud family includes great-grandma
Clara (DeBonnaire) Turk ’47, grandma
Paula (Holzem) Palmer ’74, and aunts
Lisa Palmer ’01 and Jamie Palmer
’04.
1998
Sarah Torretta received the honor of
2009 Teacher of the Year for Washington
Middle School. She was also selected to
represent the Mehlville School District
at the state level as their 2009 Teacher
of the year.
1999
Katherine (Meyer) Curran married
Jason Curran on September 26, 2009.
Elizabeth (Sevem) Wismann and her
husband Mike welcomed their second
child Madison Elizabeth on February 2,
2010. Madison joins big brother Jacob
(2).
Anna (Sohm) Hutchinson and her
husband Matt welcomed their first child
Braden Patrick on November 25, 2009.
Proud family includes grandmother
Benita Sohm ‘67.
2000
Karyl Winkler married Adam Kos
on October 24, 2009. Bridesmaids
included Melissa Dehntjer ‘00, Trisha
Marcum ‘00, Anne Chambers Hauke
‘00, Jaimie Becvar Koenig ‘00 and
Kimberly Winkler ‘04.
Melissa (Reh) McDaniel married
Kevin McDaniel on June 5, 2009 at St.
George Church in Affton
Architecture. In her final year of undergraduate
work she produced extensive research findings
concerning accessibility. Her work was so admirable
that Washington University is preparing to put it on
an exhibition in September 2010. Megan was also
offered an internship with one of the largest and most
prestigious architecture firms in St. Louis, Hellmuth,
Obatta, & Kassabaum. She has been invited to
return to WashU to work another internship with the
disabilities department. She is currently deciding
which Master’s program to pursue.
Her decision to continue to pursue her career
as an architect has been paradoxical. Her love of
architecture brings her joy and accomplishment, as
well as an inherent fear of the unknown, uncharted
territory. However, Megan has never given up, never
shown signs of self pity and has steadfastly refused
to let her diagnosis take away her joy for life, love
and family. In 2008, she and her mother, Theresa
Bettlach-Cacciatore, began the Usher Syndrome
Foundation to raise funds for research in hopes of
finding a cure for this disorder. With the help of many
family members and friends, some who are graduates
of Notre Dame High School (Suzy Summers Ceriotti
and Lisa Schirmer Berra), they plan to continue their
efforts until an answer is found. For more information
please visit:
www.ushersyndromefoundation.org.
2001
Amy (Pauk) Bush and her husband
Mike welcomed their first child, Morgan
Louise on December 22, 2009. Proud
family include grandmother Nancy
(Wissler) Pauk ‘79, and aunts Stacy
Pauk ‘03, Emily Pauk ‘08, Jaime Pauk
‘12.
2002
Vanessa (Sinclair) Stults and her
husband Chad welcomed their first child
Calista Jane on October 7, 2009.
**ATTENTION ALUMNAE**
Make sure to visit your new and
improved alumnae website:
www.ndhs.net
Check out all of the new
features! Click on the Alumnae
Tab and sign in as a new
member. Browse the alumnae
directory to catch up with
friends, post pictures to your
profile, submit class notes
and more. For any questions
regarding login, please call
Katie at 314-544-1015 X1104
or email perok@ndhs.net.
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Notre Dame Alumnae Make the Difference
The Alumnae highlighted in this edition of the Alum Newsletter are the 2010 Distinguished Alumnae and Young Alumnae Award Recipients. These ladies
were honored at the Alumnae Mass and Lunch in April. See page 7 for information on how to nominate an alumna for the 2011 Awards.
Joan Spindler Barthel ‘50
Distinguished Alumna Award Recipient
After graduating from Notre Dame High School,
Joan attended St. Louis University where she
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in
English and minor in Writing. Right after college,
she moved to New York and worked as a news
assistant for the New York Times. When she quit to
do freelance writing, the Times quickly discovered
she could do more than fetch coffee and type! They
hired her to write articles for the paper. Her first piece was an article on a
woman who had just started a cooking show. Her name... Julia Child! Joan
was then hired by Life magazine and worked there as a staff writer. When
Life folded, she went back to freelancing and has since written several books
including: “A Death in Canaan” and “A Death in California,” both made into
TV movies. She also wrote “Love or Honor” and “Girl Singer”.
In the early 90’s, Oprah Winfrey asked her to write her biography but
just before it was published, Oprah changed her mind. While it was a
disappointment at the time, Joan used it as an opportunity to write a book
she had wanted to write for many years, a biography of Elizabeth Seton, the
first American-born saint in the Catholic Church. Joan is now writing a book
about her entitled “Secret Soul”.
It goes without saying that Joan is truly an accomplished author. And while
her career is most impressive, it is her spirit that is truly inspirational. As
best said by her classmates when they nominated her for this award, “Notre
Dame can take much pride in Joan and her numerous accomplishments - she
has always had the true ND spirit of faith in God, and devotion to family and
friends. Joan is an inspiration to all the women who pass through the halls of
Notre Dame, especially to those of us who know her well.”
Rebel Legacies 2014
Daughters of Alums continue the tradition
Notice a resemblence? Nine members of the class of 2014 have rebel blue running through their blood -
their mothers are Alumnae! We welcome back the following NDHS Alumnae (pictured left to right):
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Patricia (Westbrook) French ‘80 - daughter Bethany
Christy (Burkert) Biundo ‘83 - daughter Bridget
Louise (Hoffmann) Jadwisiak ‘81 - daughter Rebecca
Peggy (Jordan) Barton ‘83 - daughter Katie
Barbara (Nesselhauf) Ladenberger ‘86 (not pictured) - daughter Kelly
Maureen (Engle) Freitag ‘80 - daughter Lucy
Mary (Holzen) Blanner ‘88 - daughter Katie
Not pictured: Carol (Lipsmire) Marinaro ‘85 - daughter Rose, and
Terri (Lato) Chastoney ‘88 - daughter Ashley
Millie Sneed Steffe ‘ 61
Distinguished Alumna Award Recipient
When Millie graduated from ND, she started working
for the U.S. Army as a technical writer and eventually
worked in Human Resources. In 1975, she and her
husband started a delivery business and ran it for over
30 years. In 2005 they closed the business, but they
still have a small trucking company called, American
Parcel Sort, Inc. and Millie is the CEO. Although
Mille clearly found success as an entrepreneur, she is a Notre Dame girl
through and through…possessing a passion for lifelong learning. She went
back to school attending Meramec Community College part-time for close
to 8 years. She enjoyed her classes and earned her Associates Degree.
Somewhere between running a business and raising a family, Millie has
managed to volunteer for countless organizations including Notre Dame.
She served on the Alumnae Advisory Board and later as President of the
Alumnae Association where she helped develop the Annual Auction and the
Golf Tournament. She has planned nearly every class reunion and has gone
on to parish work as president of the Most Sacred Heart Women’s Club and
Parish Council. She is also very involved in the civic community having
held executive positions in the Eureka Arts Council, the Eureka Historical
Society, the St. Louis Sail and Power Squadron and the RotaryAnne’s.
She is on the St. Louis University Hospital Auxiliary Board, first as
Communication Specialist and now as Co-President.
Four years ago, Millie was diagnosed with breast cancer. While undergoing
surgery and radiation, she, in true Millie spirit, organized and hosted support
groups for others she met at the Cancer Center, inviting guest speakers to
inform and inspire, and never left the side of those who eventually passed
away. Millie’s ongoing love of learning and her tireless service to the
community are wonderful examples to sudents and alums of how to live the
mission of Notre Dame.

Jennifer Wofford Gruszka ‘99
Young Alumna Award Recipient
Even as a child, Jennifer knew that she wanted to
be a nurse. When she was just 7 years old, she
was hospitalized for a tumor. She was so touched
and inspired by the nurses that took care of her
during her hospitalization and recovery that she
knew right then and there she wanted to do that
for others.
After graduating from Notre Dame High School, Jennifer attended St.
Louis University where she received her BSN. She went to graduate
school at the University of Missouri - St. Louis where she earned her
MSN. After graduating from nursing school, Jennifer began working
at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in the hematology oncology
department. She worked there for 4 years before transferring to the
Emergency Department where she worked while she attended graduate
school. Upon receiving her master’s degree, she became a pediatric
nurse practitioner and is currently working at Children’s Hospital as a
Hematology/Oncology pediatric nurse practitioner, specializing in Phase
1 Studies and Hemophilia. Jennifer has also served as a nurse clinical
instructor at Maryville University.
I asked Jennifer how she finds the strength to work with sick children day
after day. She said, “It is always hard to see a sick child, especially one
that has a chronic illness who might never get better. Remembering that
I am in a unique position to be able to help these patients and families
through such a difficult time provides me with comfort. I may not always
be able to physically make a child better, but I can help make them
emotionally well, and hopefully make the situation a little better. For
all the times I have to deliver bad news, I also get to deliver good news,
telling a child they are in remission, telling a family that they get to go
home for a holiday or telling a family that their radiology scans look
clear. To be able to see a child celebrate a birthday, get their wish to go to
Disney World to meet a princess...all of these overshadow the challenges
or moments of sadness.” Jennifer is a Notre Dame alumna who is truly
making a difference.
2011 AWARD NOMINATION
The Distinguished Alumna and Young Alumna
awards derive from the mission statement of
Notre Dame High School: to educate young
women to become confident, compassionate
Christian women leaders. Candidates should
be women who lead through faith, service, and
lifelong learning.
To nominate an alumna, please fill out
the form on this page. Include specific
examples of her accomplishments/
awards.
Complete the form and mail to:
Notre Dame High School
320 East Ripa Avenue
Saint Louis MO 63125
Online: www.NDHS.net
Email: perok@ndhs.net
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Beth Huggins ‘05
Young Alumna Award Recipient
After graduating from Notre Dame High School,
Beth attended and graduated from Mount Mary
College with a BA in Art Therapy and Theology.
Her journey of service began while still in high
school. Following a week of volunteer work at
Whole Kids Outreach in Ellington, MO while
she was a junior at NDHS, Beth spent the next
two summers working as the arts and crafts director for summer day camp.
When she arrived at Mount Mary, she worked in the Campus Ministry
Department and as an intern in the SSND Office of Global Justice & Peace
in Elm Grove, WI. During her final two years of college, she worked as a
youth retreat director at TYME OUT Youth Center outside of Milwaukee,
where she planned and led groups of youth through programs in faith,
leadership, social justice, healthy relationships, etc.
Beth is currently living in Honduras, Central America as a volunteer. She
lives in a retreat center with girls who are from outlying areas but live on
the property while they are in the high school (Instituto Notre Dame or the
NDHS of Honduras!!). There, Beth is available to help them with whatever
they need. She also assists with anything that is needed with the retreat and
mission groups that come to stay. During the day, she volunteers in a home
where currently 35 children live because they either do not have families or
their families cannot support them. She also works with Global Partners:
Running Waters, Inc.
In Beth’s acceptance speech, she quoted Marianne Williamson saying, “As
we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission
to do the same.” In reflecting on her mission in Honduras she shared
what those words mean to her. “I am here, living out a dream of mine and
sharing who I am with others. By doing so, I know that others are able to
start thinking of what that might mean in their lives.” It has only been 5
years since Beth was a student at Notre Dame. In that short time she has
changed the lives of countless numbers of people by dedicating her life to
serving others.
2011 ALUMNA AWARD NOMINATION FORM
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: NOV. 1, 2010
I am submitting a Distinguished Alumna Nominee I am submitting a Young Alumna Nominee
I nominate:
(Classes 1934-1999) (Classes 2000-2010)
Please attach an explaination as to why your nominee deserves this award.
Nominated by: (required)
First Maiden Last Class Year
Phone number (required) ( )
Email address:
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Notre Dame High School Reunion Evening
Class of 1955
Class of 1965
Class of 1980
Class of 2005
Class of 1960
Class of 1975
Class of 1985
Class of 1995
Class of 1970
Class of 1990
Class of 2000
Oh What a Night! On March 6, 2010, over 200 Alumnae returned to Notre Dame
to celebrate their class reunions ND style. A Mass was held in the Motherhouse
chapel and then each class headed off to their own private room to celebrate. The
ladies enjoyed a catered dinner, cocktails, class photos and tours of the school
led by current students. This has been the third year for the Reunion Evening
program and it continues to grow each year. Notre Dame handles most of the
planning, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy! The 2011 Reunion Evening
will be held March 5, 2011. This year’s reunion classes are 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961,
1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006. While ND does most of
the planning, we still need at least one person from each class to serve as the
reunion representative. Please contact Katie at 314-544-1015 ext. 1104 if you are
interested in being your reunion class representative.

President’s Letter
Dear Alumnae of Notre Dame,
I hope that all of you are enjoying the summer
and finding time for a little rest and relaxation.
At ND, we are busy getting ready for the next
school year—it won’t be long before we hear the
Sister Gail Guelker
welcome voices of our young ladies. The 2009-2010
school year was filled with many exciting events and activities and it was
great to see so many of you.
January -The 75th Anniversary Prayer Service and Reception
held in the Motherhouse Chapel was filled with music and dance. This
event was a way to say thank you to the stakeholders in our community
who have supported us over the years. A special thanks to our alumnae
on the Planning Committee—Nancy Ronshausen ‘78, JoEllyn Hoffmann
‘60, S. Jan Berberich ‘67, Susan Preis ‘73, Anna DeMerit ‘68.
February - The 2010 ND Soiree, “Rebels With A Cause” Auction
at Orlando Gardens. It was a wonderful night and this year many of you
joined us for the fun.
March - The month started with the Alumnae Reunion Weekend
where over 200 alums gathered for Mass and Dinner at ND. March 20th
was the Annual Easter Egg Hunt—it was so great to see alums and their
children enjoy the day, the petting zoo, the games and the hunt. March
26th was the night for Meet Me In St. Louis – this year’s ND musical.
The wine and cheese reception brought alumnae together prior to
enjoying the ND Play.
April - Alums came together for the annual Mass and Lunch to
reconnect with one another and honor the 2010 Distinguished and Young
Alumnae Award winners. Alumnae from the classes of 1945 and 1950
celebrated their reunions at this event.
May-June - The end of May and beginning of June brought
alums together to support the ND Rebel Soccer Team. We congratulate
the team on winning 2nd place in STATE.
At the Alum Induction Ceremony for the graduates, as we present
alumnae pins, we say, “You are a Notre Dame Lady Forever”. It reminds
me of what a blessing it has been to receive a Notre Dame education and
how proud I am to have graduated from ND. As I meet more alumnae,
there is that spirit that brought me to ND as a freshmen. As the years
have gone on, I thank God for the gifts that were instilled in me - the love
of learning, the practice of faith and service to others. Thanks to all of
you for the ways you continue to carry the ND spirit forward.
2010 NDHS COOKBOOK
Do you make a mean lasagna? Perhaps people are always complimenting
you on your apple pie? If so, share your favorite recipe with the ND
community in the 2010 ND Cookbook. The cookbooks will be sold
and the profit will benefit NDHS students. To submit a recipe, visit our
website at www.ndhs.net. Entries are due by October 4, 2010. Bon
appetit!
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
15 th ANNUAL JAN & SAM ORLANDO SR.GOLF TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
Name______________________________ Phone ( __ __ __ ) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Address_______________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State__________ Zip Code_________________
Email _________________________________________________________________________
Company ______________________________________________________________________
All Alumnae Team: $400
Regular Team Entry: $500
Individual Entry:$125/Alumna $100
Dinner Only (guests): $15 each
Tournament Embroidered Polo Shirt: $25 each
Men’s Size: ___________ Quantity: __________
Women’s Size: _________ Quantity: __________
PAYMENT Amount Enclosed: $ _____________
____ I have enclosed cash
____ I have enclosed a check made payable to Notre Dame High School
____ I am paying by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX (circle)
Print name as it appears on the card ________________________________________________
Credit Card # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Exp. Date __ __ / __ __
Security Code (3 digits on back or for AMEX 4 digits on front) __ __ __ __
15 th Annual Jan & Sam Orlando Sr.
Golf Tournament
Sunday, September 26, 2010
1:00pm Quail Creek Golf Club
Come on Ladies! Get your foursome together today and receive the
special alumnae rate!
Funds raised from the tournament have been essential in furthering the development
of our athletic program at Notre Dame. There are many sponsorship opportunities
available. It is a great way to promote your company or business! If you are
interested or would like more information, please contact Ed Behr at 314.544.1015 X
1016 or behre@ndhs.net.
cut & mail
Billing Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________
Player 1 (Team Captain): _______________________ Player 2: _____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Phone:________________________________
Email: _____________________________________ Email:________________________________
Player 3:____________________________________ Player 4: _____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Phone:________________________________
Email: _____________________________________ Email:________________________________
RESERvATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Return form and payment to Notre Dame High School,
320 E. Ripa Avenue. St. Louis, MO. 63125
Attn: Ed Behr
Questions? Contact Ed Behr (314) 544-1015 X 1016
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Adelphi University
(Garden City, NY)
Katherine Dubis
Brescia University
(Owensboro, KY)
Emily Cook
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
(Baltimore, MD)
Kelsey Guthrie
Drury University
(Springfield, MO)
Nina D’Angelo
Fontbonne University
(St. Louis, MO)
Mary Eveker
Courtney Iberg
Abigail Shuff
Indiana State University
(Terre Haute, IN)
Alexandria Sportsman
Lindenwood University
(Belleville, IL)
Jacqueline Sewester
Loyola University-Maryland
(Baltimore, MD)
Courtney Krispin
Maryville University
(St. Louis, MO)
Sophia Bieser
Taylor Chambless
Devin Dreste
Kelsey Wolken
McKendree University
(Lebanon, IL)
Natalie Preis
Our Newest Alumnae -The Class of 2010
Missouri Baptist University
(St. Louis, MO)
Jessica Magee
Missouri State University
(Springfield, MO)
Kelsey Adlon
Jenna Bova
Jessica Cooper
Suzanne Cornish
McKenzie Davis
Michelle Eveker
Kaitlyn Keane
Grace McMillen
Alexandra Miller
Lauren Reinbold
Camille Ries
Nicole Ronshausen
Lisa Rose
Sara Ryan
Danielle Stark
Missouri Southern State University
(Joplin, MO)
Dana Wilhelm
Missouri University of Science
& Technology
(Rolla, MO)
Elizabeth Steinacker
Missouri Western State University
(St. Joseph, MO)
Christina Summers
Lisa Toebben
Quincy University
(Quincy, IL)
Erin Hogan
Rockhurst University
(Kansas City, MO)
Stephanie Amsler
Angela Deatherage
Michelle Fleschner
Megan Hahn
Elizabeth Karcher
Madeline Knese
Julie Kramper
Lindsey Kren
Mary Kate Phillips
Jennifer Schenk
Alessandra Sicola
Michelle Sinovcic
Saint Louis University
Emily Burghoff
Brittany Cassidy
Erika Freiling
Courtney Gamache
Jane Moellenberg
Jeanette Schwan
Molly Votaw
Principal’s Letter
Southeast Missouri State University
(Cape Girardeau, MO)
Hilary Auer
Victoria Bates
Lindsey Bowman
Alison Brown
Emily Bush
Madison Cecena
Catherine Cole
Diksha Jadwisiak
Nicole Larson
Southern Illinois University-
Edwardsville
Ashley Chapman
Rachel Schmidt
Megan Schwalbert
St. Charles Community College
Lauren Varnum
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Kristen Medcalf
St. Louis Community College-Forest
Park
Rachel Dyonzak
Alicia Robbins
Jamie Tappella
St. Louis Community College-Meramec
Carolyn Bellers
Lindsay Bolin
Jessica Branson
Alexandria Brown
Melissa Buelt
Kristine Hallquist
Chelsea Herbert
Rose Herwig
Julie Hoffman
Erica Nelson
Danielle Page
Kate Peters
Renee Schoeneberg
Emily Sherwood
Christina Spellmeyer
Amanda Zinser
Truman State University
(Kirksville, MO)
Megan Cunningham
Mary Duncan
Amy Huetsch
Allison Lammert
University of Central Missouri
(Warrensburg, MO)
Nicole Cantoni
Emily Jansen
Tayler Sydnor
University of Kansas
(Lawrence, KS)
Wylie Bott
University of Missouri-Columbia
Robyn Banker
Jennifer Day
Casey Dunnegan
Morgan Einspanier
Gabrielle Giamanco
Maria Kertz
Megan Westbrook
Kara Yeager
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Megan Dayton
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Ellen Wolff
Webster University
(St. Louis, MO)
Julianna Bonk
Kathryn Burger
Westminster College
(Fulton, MO)
Kathryn Davis
We look forward to a great 2010-2011school year and hope that you will be a vital part of educating young women in the Notre Dame tradition.
ND Alums can take pride in 100% of the Class of 2010 who enrolled in colleges this Fall with 67% of the class receiving scholarships totally $4.5
million to a university of their choice. We wish them our best and continued support as they become part of our vibrant alumnae.
Our 2010 award winning faculty: Carol Marinaro, Ann Bolzenius and Bev Miller (Giamanco) continue to bring our students new opportunities for
growth. Ms. Bolzenius now is a contributing member of the National Board of Student Councils. Mrs. Miller, as recipient of the Emerson Gold
Star Grant, will offer seniors in the Child and Family Development course some exciting family heritage activities using new mobile web-based
technology.
S. Michelle Emmerich
Our award winning student body increased their global awareness with action on behalf of the women and children in Haiti and Mkar, Nigeria.
Students working with Campus Minister Liz Miller and other ND teacher leaders raised almost $10,000. collectively in the past school year for a
desperate recovery situation in Haiti and to help build a dorm building in Nigeria to provide shelter for young Nigerian girls attending a Notre Dame Secondary School. The
dorm building also protects these young women from assault and other dangers and thus enables them to concentrate on learning and completing a secondary education. Notre
Dame women, standing in solidarity with other women around the world, gives them a ‘fighting chance” for hope!
ND is also blessed to have received a $34,000 technology grant for the 2010-2011 school year which enables us to complete the installation of interactive whiteboards
(Prometheans) in most classrooms on the campus. Teachers have received an introductory training session in May 2010 and will be integrating interactive whiteboard activities
into teaching and learning at ND. Other professional development for technology integration will continue throughout the school year. We encourage you to visit Notre Dame
in 2010-2011 and to become actively involved in your school. We value your contribution of time, talent and treasure as we continue to educate young women in the
Notre Dame tradition. You make a difference!
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67% received one or more scholarships totaling $4.5 million

Notre Dame Tributes & Memorials
Notre Dame has a Tribute and Memorial Program, in which we welcome donations in honor of people and
families or in memory of someone deceased. Donations benefit the scholarship funds at NDHS. Please call
314-544-1015 x 1101 or email zimmj@ndhs.net for information and tribute cards.
Notre Dame received donations between December 2, 2009 and June 10, 2010 in honor or in memory of
the following persons.
In Honor of... In Memory of...
Abigail E. Fronick
Abigail G. Kemp
Alexa R. Gonzalez
Alexandra N. Miller
Alison M. Brown
Allie M. Jeffries
Ann C. Eveker
Ann E. Derleth
Anna M. Klipsch
Caitlyn M. Somervell
Carly E. Uding
Carol A. Marinaro
Class of 1951
Elizabeth G. Fussner
Elizabeth R. Wernert
Emily M. Sherwood
Gabrielle R. Reppell
S. Jane Francis
Garthoeffner, SSND
Jennifer M. Seliga
Jessica M. Bayens
Jordan N. Sholtis
Kate A. Mertzlufft
Kate L. Brda
In Memoriam
• Etta (Phillips) Mehringer ‘43
• Patricia (Downs) Dannecker ‘ 48
• Joan (Glowczewski) Mueller ‘48
• S. Judith Ann Kleinheider, SSND ‘51
• Margaret (Hurst) Voorhees ’55, sister of Therese (Hurst) Kusmec ’45 and Joan (Hurst)
Albers ‘52
• Thelma (Kathman) Wong ’57, sister of Mary Lou (Kathman) Gibson ’50, Delores (Kathman)
Leake ’53, Harriet (Kathman) Mahne ’56, Georgeann (Kathman) Whaley ’60, and Eileen
(Kathman) Vansaghi ’66.
• Rosemary (Moran) Blackburn ‘59
•
Zoe Ann Franek ‘59
Katherine L. Costello
Kathryn C. Fernandez
Kelsey M. Adlon
Kristen A. Goulden
Maggie M. Miller
Mariah C. Garcia
Marin E. Dunn
Mary K. Eveker
Mary Lou Mayer
Megan E. Clayton
Michelle J. Eveker
Michelle L. Aschenbrenner
Nicole Ronshausen
Olivia C. Isom
Olivia R. Ossola
Rebecca E. Molner
Rebecca M. Talley
Renee C. Molner
Ronald P. Knebel
Sarah and Jessica Horneker
Sarah L. Mertzlufft
SSND Jubilarians
Wylie R. Bott
Anthony Mataya
Antoinette O'Leary
Bridget O'Donnell
Cecelia Thebeau
Donald Promnitz
Dorian Magwitz
Doris Nicholas
Edward and Gertrude Zitko
Elizabeth Barlow
Elizabeth S. Eveker
Erwin & Pearl O. Switzer
Evelyn Allen
G. Glenn Springmeyer
George Rogles
Helen Marx
Jane and Jack O'Toole
Jerome W. Vogel
Jerry Matejka
Joe Schrappen
Kathleen A. Gau
Kim Christensen
Laleeta O'Donnell
Lucille Goewert
Mabel Sontag
Margaretta Heisserer
S. Mary Ann Eckhoff, SSND
S. Mary Carla Koestner,
SSND
Mary Huberst
Mary Neilson
Pat C. Blumenkemper
Pat Ecker
Ronald P. Knebel
Rosalie C. Christensen
Ruby K. Quentin
Sam and Rose Murabito
Shirley Halbman
Susan G. Witeka
Terry Urbantke
Thomas Murphy
Tim O'Donnell
Ursula Mutter
William G. O’Belmito
Zoe Ann Franek
• Geri Ann (Oberkirsch) Heidepriem ‘73, daughter of MaryAnn (Kiefer) Oberkirsch ‘47, sister of
Janet (Oberkirsch) Schrick ‘81, sister-in-law of Peggy (Schneider) Oberkirsch ‘71.
• Helen Marx ’73, sister of Christine Marx-Stephens ‘85
• Susan (Schweiss) Witeka ‘81
• J. Robert “Bob” Flori, husband of Rita (Julius) Flori ‘48
• E. Thomas Graves, father of Jill (Graves) Syberg ‘76
• Kenneth Kuhn, father of Marcella Kuhn ‘77, grandfather of Cyndi Kuhn ‘07
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