Assumption Magazine Fall 2009 - Assumption High School

Our Mission
Responding to the Church’s
call to continue the
teachings of Jesus Christ,
Assumption High School,
sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy,
is missioned to create
a community of lifelong learners
in search of truth.
• We educate the whole person in
a caring, Christian environment.
• We offer programs to young
women with a wide range of
abilities, talents, and needs.
• We make sure that our young
women learn and grow and feel
good about themselves.
• We provide financial assistance
to families demonstrating
economic need by reaching out
to the poor and minorities in
the community.
Assumption High School
enjoys a tradition of
academic excellence and
development of Christian leaders
who are committed to the values
of compassion toward all and
service to those in need.
On the Cover
Cover photo by Laura Kremer Kline `97
On the Cover
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Early in September, over 25 students attending Assumption with the assistance
of a scholarship that they won last school year gathered for a photo in the
Convocation and Athletic Center lobby. These students received scholarships
for many reasons, but the majority of our scholarships are funded by alumnae
and other friends of Assumption High School. Some are given in memory of
friends and family members, and others are funded to promote Assumption
values. For example, the Mary Byron Project Scholarship calls the winners to
take further action on the topic of dating violence. Whatever the motivation
for funding scholarships, the generous sponsors of the 17 scholarships awarded
to 29 of our current students granted more than $35,000 in critical tuition
assistance for which the scholarship recipients are extremely thankful.
While discussing the personal significance of these scholarships, Morgan
Wilson `10 and Kelsey Yates `11 pointed to the relief they felt in knowing
that it helped to ease the financial pressures of their families. Emily
Steltenpohl `11 reflected that her scholarship affects both her current and
future education as it has allowed her family to begin saving to help fund her
college education. Stephanie Burry `10, winner of the Alumnae Association
Spirit Scholarship, noted that it is allowing her to pursue opportunities that
might not have been possible, including participating on a mission trip in
February. But perhaps most significant to Stephanie is the sense of gratitude
that she feels with her enriched understanding of what it means to be a
part of this community of Assumption. She stated, “I would like to tell
the Alumnae Association ‘thank you’ not only for having the scholarship
available but also for sharing my love of Assumption!”
Assumption Magazine Fall 2009
Donor Spotlight:
The Buchino family
Donor Spotlight:
The thornburgs
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MISSION
TO CAMBODIA
Page 11
annual
report
Inside
President’s Letter......................................................1
Principal’s Reflections............................................2
Donor Spotlight: The Buchino Family..................3
Alumnae Class Updates.........................................4
Donor Spotlight: The Thornburgs.........................5
Mission to Cambodia.............................................6
Annual Report........................................................8
Tribute Gifts-Honor & Memorial..........................8
Alumnae Giving....................................................10
Faculty and Staff....................................................17
Parents, Grandparents, & Friends.......................18
Organizations & Corporations............................21
Matching Gift Companies....................................21
2009 Rocket Spectacular.....................................22
Weddings & With Sympathy...............................27
Community Spotlight...........................................28
Donations to the Assumption Green.................29
ASSUMPTION
Magazine
Fall 2009
The Assumption Magazine is a quarterly publication
for Assumption parents, alumnae, and friends. We
value your feedback. If you have information for
class updates, community spotlights, story ideas,
or other comments, please send them to editors@
ahsrockets.org or call the Advancement Office at
502-458-6258.
Editors
Jackie Bloyd
Laura Kremer Kline `97
Theresa Liebert Schuhmann `92
©2009 Assumption High School
Assumption High School
2170 Tyler Lane
Louisville, KY 40205