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Holy Names Academy
building an
News for alumnae & friends I Fall 2020 anti-racist future
contents from head of
3 Anti-Racism: How HNA Fosters
its Committment school & Principal
6 Student Spotlight: Imani Maher ’22
7 Alumna Spotlight: Dear Alumnae and Friends,
Dr. Angela Martinez Dy ’01
Early in this school year, we received a thoughtful letter,
8 HNA Education in a Time of Pandemic
signed by over 500 of our alums, seeking collaboration and
10 Class of 2020
communication on the anti-racism work that our school,
12 Foundation for the Future Campaign
community, and nation needs to address. Seeing so many
13 Annual Giving;
Endowment Spotlight: Susan Heath familiar names and signatures was powerful testament to the
15 HNA Legacy Society Spotlight: school community’s dedication to work toward racial justice.
Celeste McDonell ’73 We are proud of our alums for reaching out to us and for
16 2020 Distinguished Alumna: engaging in this important effort.
Caryn Geraghty Jorgensen ’89
17 Alumnae Board; New Alumna Staff
The letter spurred us to dedicate this issue of Columns to
Member; Save the Dates anti-racism work in the HNA community. We are pleased to
18 Leading Without Limits: share some of the efforts undertaken at the school and by our students, faculty/staff, and
Alyson Palmer ’02 trustees. We recognize that anti-racism work is never done, and are grateful for your
19 Alumnae Updates interest and partnership. Holy Names Academy stands in solidarity with Black Lives
21 In Loving Memory Matter, and we are committed to engage in the ongoing work needed to create a more
22 Brides and Babies just, anti-racist community and world.
24 Important Dates for HNA Admissions
On another note, our current students, faculty, and staff continue to respond to the
restrictions of the pandemic with creativity, ingenuity, and resilience. With state officials
concerned about the high COVID-19 infections rate as summer waned, we opened the
Head of School and Principal new school year with our all-virtual learning platform. The program of online learning
Liz Eldredge Swift ’71
was successful last spring, and we were able to improve on it as we prepared for this
Director of Alumnae Relations fall. Teachers engaged in conversations on best practices for teaching online, lessons
Aoife Gallagher Groppo ’00
learned from last spring, and new strategies and tools to improve the experience.
Contributing Writers
Aoife Gallagher Groppo ’00 The education of the whole person is an important aspect of a Holy Names Academy
Gabrielle Harrison ’15 education, whether online or in-person. Our faculty and students continue to find creative
Jen Hawes ’98
Tricia Johnson
ways to engage online in student activities, clubs, liturgies, and musical performances.
Thomas O’Connor For example, our theatre students are writing and scripting an original musical about their
Cara Priestley ’97 experiences in the pandemic and will, we hope, produce it in the spring.
Proofing
Aoife Gallagher Groppo ’00
When infection rates go down in King County, we will transition to a hybrid model that
Thomas O’Connor involves simultaneously teaching half the students in-person at the same time the other
Photo Credits half is at home on a video-conference call. While opening in an online platform for the
Aoife Gallagher Groppo ’00 academic program this fall, we have offered a few in-person, social-distanced
Ruth Gavino-Lutu opportunities for our students to provide some of the social emotional experiences that
Erin Schedler Photography
Kendra Reiser ‘11
are so important in education. In September, we began in-person athletic workouts in
VanHouten Photography, Inc. small groups, and, as this edition of Columns goes to press, we are bringing each class to
Design/Production the school, one at a time over a two-day interval, for a social-distanced retreat.
Two Pollard Design
Finally, we look forward to opening our new Jeanne Marie Lee McAteer Athletic Complex
Alumnae Office and underground parking garage later this fall. The project remains on time and on
(206) 720-7804
alumnae@holynames-sea.org budget, despite the six-week shutdown last May. You will be amazed at the new
Main: (206) 323-4272 facilities—from the 237-vehicle garage to the enhanced athletic facilities. Thank you so
www.holynames-sea.org much for your support! We look forward to showing it to our community.
Cover: Multicultural Student Union Sincerely,
leaders and members celebrate after
hosting an inspiring Martin Luther
King Jr. Day assembly.
Columns is published two times a year
by Holy Names Academy. Liz Eldredge Swift ’71
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Anti-Racism:
How HNA Fosters
Its Commitment
With a history of diversity and inclusion, the Academy draws on the SNJM core values to
extend the work of anti-racism in its students, curriculum, and faculty.
By Jen Hawes ’98
In the second-floor corridors outside equity and access in education have This past spring, following the killings
the HNA Library, a century’s worth of made clear and urgent, representation of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and
graduating-class portraits hang in orderly is not enough. HNA’s mission statement Ahmaud Arbery, educational institutions
fashion. If you have ever flipped through calls out diversity in acknowledgement across the country were called to
the panels of pictures, you can observe that our multitudes make us stronger, account for their practices around
change over time—class sizes contract smarter, and better as a community. diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and
and expand over decades, hairstyles From the school’s founding, the to make a stronger commitment to anti-
and fashion choices cycle through. From core values of the Sisters of the Holy racist action. But before that nationwide
the names and faces of generations Names of Jesus & Mary—including full outcry, HNA heard that call. With
of Holy Names Academy graduates, development of the human person, diversity a cornerstone of its mission,
you also get an impression of the racial dedication to justice, and commitment the school community has taken steps
and ethnic diversity represented in the to liberating action—foster a more over the past four years to deepen its
student body over the years. compelling mandate, calling each commitment to anti-racism, using the
Representation matters. However, as member of the community to undertake SNJM core values as its guide.
recent national conversations around the work of anti-racism.
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Strength in
Diversity
full Development of with faculty, staff, students, and the
the Human Person: Board of Trustees, and the committee
Faculty/Staff will host a year-long virtual education
series of speakers on anti-racism
Fostering an environment in which principles and practices for families of
students can develop into full current students.
personhood requires that the educators
around them take the same journey. Over the summer, School Counselors
HNA’s ongoing commitment to anti- Jen and Emily participated in the
racism dictated support for more National SEED Project New Leaders
personal and professional development Week and have brought the SEED “Anti-racism work is never
opportunities for faculty and staff. program back to HNA’s faculty and done. As a collective of
In early 2017, the HNA Diversity staff this fall. The National SEED Project educators, students, alumnae,
Committee was formed to create an was founded in 1987 to create parents, and trustees, we
open, safe space where topics of “conversational communities to drive know that this all-important
identity, pedagogy, and community personal, organizational, and societal effort will continue to
could be discussed and analyzed change toward social justice.” A group grow and change with our
through a DEI lens. The committee, of faculty and staff will commit to over community and we must adapt
which is co-facilitated by School 25 hours each of training on topics of to meet those needs. Holy
Counselors Jen Hawes ’98 and Emily identity, power, and justice in pursuit of Names Academy commits to
McKenzie ’01, has helped faculty and a more equitable community for all doing the ongoing work of
staff engage with these issues through stakeholders. anti-racism, affirming that our
conversations and close readings strength lies in our diversity.”
of titles such as So You Want to Talk Dedication to – Jen Hawes ’98, School Counselor
About Race? (Oluo, 2018), How to be Justice: Curriculum
an Antiracist (Kendi, 2019), Why Are All The commitment to be an anti-racist
the Black Kids Sitting Together in the school requires a close examination of and mental health. The final projects are
Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations what knowledge and values we impart then presented with action plans for
About Race (Tatum, 2017), and White to students each day of every school how the community can collectively
Like Me: Reflections on Race from a year. Each academic department work to create a more just and equitable
Privileged Son (Wise, 2014). regularly assesses ways to bring a world.
In addition to regular meetings and plurality of voices and experiences into Curriculum at HNA has been developed
book talks, the Diversity Committee the classroom that reflect the over many years in response to the
welcomes speakers— among them, community’s diversity. For the past four needs of students and the world at
author Ijeoma Oluo and educator years, Theology teachers have engaged large. Scores of students who attended
Rosetta Lee—to lead conversations and students in yearly social-justice projects HNA in the late 1990s and 2000s
trainings on race in education. In its that are planned and executed in learned about the history, political
fourth year, the committee will expand grade-level committees. Topics students experiences, and social dynamics of
its work to other community stakeholder have selected include racial justice, people of color in America through a
groups: DEI trainer Alison Park will work environmental activism, women’s rights, course, created by Social Studies
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HNA’s greatest commitment to anti-racism comes from the student body,
who today continue a long tradition of practicing liberating action
both under the dome and in the wider community.
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Department Chair Ruth Gavino-Lutu, the dome and in the wider community. 1. Students perform an original
called Histories of the American People The Multicultural Student Union (MSU) spoken-word piece about police
brutality during the Martin Luther
(HOTAP). A powerful and much-beloved and Black Student Union (BSU) both King Jr. Day Assembly.
course, it was reintroduced to the HNA enter their 25th year of leadership at
2. Members of MSU following an
student body last year as American HNA in 2020-21. In addition to engaging and inspiring Martin
Ethnic Studies and continues as an coordinating school-wide activities and Luther King Jr. Day Assembly.
elective this school year. events focused on promoting diversity
3. Faculty members of HNA’s
and inclusion, the student leadership Diversity Committee attend
Commitment to of MSU and its associated affinity the NAIS People of Color
groups—which includes BSU, Asian- Conference (PoCC) in Seattle.
Liberating Action: Pacific Islander Union (API), Latina 4. Students from the American
HNA Students Student Union (LSU), and Middle Ethnic Studies class on a field
HNA’s greatest commitment to anti- Eastern Student Union (MESU)—lead trip to Sea Mar Museum of
Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture.
racism comes from the student body, weekly conversations that bring the
who today continue a long tradition of experience of students of color at HNA
practicing liberating action both under into sharper focus.
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student spotlight
Imani Maher ’22
Imani Maher ’22 is one of HNA’s Black Student Union (BSU) leaders this year.
In addition to her activism at HNA, Imani has coordinated and led student marches
for Black Lives Matter with St. Therese Catholic Academy.
What draws you to leading people can make a bigger impact and
anti-racism and social-justice create long-lasting change.
efforts?
I’m able to collaborate with the other What has your experience at
leaders to make fun and educational HNA taught you about social
presentations to the student body. Our justice and anti-racism?
presentations discuss historical and That even small leadership roles can
modern issues that Black people face, create change in the HNA community.
as well as recognize and praise the HNA has also taught me that you don’t
accomplishments of Black Americans. I have to wait until you’re a certain age,
like working with others to create a more or at a certain point in your life, to create
positive and inclusive community that change. You can create change in your
recognizes and serves everyone. own small community that will help
bring equality to everyone.
Who/what are your
inspirations when it comes to What do you hope to see
social justice/anti-racism? happen at HNA in terms of
My biggest inspirations are my mom, social justice/anti-racism
Angela Davis, and John Lewis. My programs and projects in
coming years?
mom inspires me because she is
unapologetically herself. She taught I think that the American Ethnic Studies
me one of my favorite quotes, “Ask for class is a great opportunity for all
forgiveness, not permission.” Angela students to learn about the history of
Davis is an inspiration to me because minority groups, which is not often
she’s a fierce, strong Black woman who told. Through this class, students can
is not afraid to speak up and call America make connections between problems
out on its racist and unjust ways. John faced by minority groups in the past and
Lewis’s strength and determination similar problems in our world today. I
inspires me because even as a kid hope that in the future more students
Imani Maher ’22 led a student march and he fought for racial justice and equal will sign up for this class, and it will
prayer service for Black Lives Matter with opportunities for Black Americans. He eventually be made mandatory.
St. Therese Catholic Academy in June. The
march started at Immaculate Conception inspires me to get into “good trouble.” How has HNA (so far) prepared
Church and ended with the prayer service you to be a leader? What type
at St. James Cathedral. What values/skills do you
of leader do you hope to be
feel are most important for
after you leave HNA?
young people to learn when
it comes to social justice HNA has taught me to be unafraid
and anti-racism work? and to put my all into everything I do.
Young people need to remember to When I leave HNA, I hope to be a more
work together and learn from each confident and experienced leader who’s
other. Everyone has something unique not afraid to take a chance and help
to offer; it’s important to listen and bring about change in our world.
respect the opinions of everyone. By
staying united and working together,
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alumna spotlight
Dr. Angela Martinez Dy ’01
The HNA Class of 2001 poet, writer, and educator is a Senior Lecturer in
Entrepreneurship at Loughborough University London, where she is Advocacy
Lead for the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Network.
What social-justice/ space for social-justice organizing in the
anti-r acism work have you Seattle arts/activism scenes, particularly
been involved in? the late Rahwa Habte of Hidmo.
My social justice and entrepreneurial
orientation was formed from age 14, What values/skills do you
when I joined an emerging Filipinx- feel are most important for
American arts group called isangmahal young people to learn when
it comes to social-justice
arts kollective. The group used art and
and anti-r acism work?
spoken-word poetry as activism to
Listening. Centering affected groups
express ourselves, educate, and raise
and the most marginalized. Paying
racial and socio-political consciousness.
attention to power dynamics and how
From there, I co-founded a youth arm of
they might be shifted; understanding
the organization; it later developed into
intersectionality, privilege and reflexivity,
Youth Speaks Seattle, which I co-
structure and agency. Prioritizing
directed for five years in my early 20s.
accessibility. Being strategic, thoughtful, Dr. Angela Martinez Dy ’01
At age 18, I attended a summer Freedom principled, and committed. Being Photo credit: Adrianne McKenzie
School led by the Seattle chapter of patient with people but impatient with
Youth Undoing Institutional Racism. institutions and systems. Learning the American People class, taught by Ms.
I am a poet, writer, and educator now difference between calling out and Gavino-Lutu, which offered a radically
based in the UK. I am Senior Lecturer in calling in. Building bridges, alliances, inclusive approach to American history,
Entrepreneurship at Loughborough and meaningful connections through and from the positive environment for
University London. I am co-founder of which solidarity can grow. student-of-color collectivity and activism
Building the Anti-Racist Classroom, a generated by the presence of the API,
What did your experience at
scholar-activist collective that develops BSU, and Latinx student organizations,
HNA teach you about social-
anti-racist pedagogy and practice for justice and anti-r acism work?
supported by Ms. Gavino-Lutu, Mrs.
higher education, and the Decolonizing Dawson, Sr. Alvarado, and Sra. Ficele.
I gained many skills such as how to make
Alliance. Within my university, I am
an argument based on evidence and What do you hope to see
Advocacy Lead for the Black, Asian, and
analysis, how to present myself with happen at HNA in terms of
Minority Ethnic Network, and I sit on the
confidence, and to put myself forward social-justice/anti-r acism
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
for leadership positions in which I work, progr ams, projects,
Committee. etc. in the coming years?
could learn by doing. I was co-class
Who/what are your president during my first year, through It is great to see that since I was a
inspir ations when it comes which I learned how to run a campaign student at HNA, a group for students
to your social-justice/ and speak across audiences. I came to of Middle Eastern heritage has formed.
anti-r acism work? understand the value of safer spaces for I hope HNA can continue to generate,
I owe special debts to the Black people who are otherwise marginalized champion, and resource student-led
American feminist academic tradition; by gender, race, and ethnicity. The all- initiatives, as young people’s insight
BIPOC activists, writers, and artists girls environment really suited me and is often some of the most forward-
who used their creativity to precipitate supported my confidence, helping me thinking. Enabling and supporting
change, especially through hip-hop to be bold, outspoken, and ambitious; student leadership, which was a great
and all its branches; and journalists who reducing my self-consciousness; and feature of my HNA experience, will
never hesitate to speak truth to power, generally prioritizing collaboration over ensure the work is live and relevant for
even at great cost. In my own history, I competitiveness. years to come.
include the isangmahal arts kollective While at HNA, I benefited from being
co-founders, and all the folks who made part of the inaugural Histories of the
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HNA Education
in a Time of
Pandemic
Throughout spring and summer 2020, for more one-on-one interaction help Planned Future Model:
HNA’s COVID-19 Response Task Force bring students “into the classroom” Hybrid
worked to develop plans for both for demonstrations and collective When health officials greenlight
fully remote learning and an effective lab experiences. Says social-studies socially distanced in-school learning
hybrid model of in-person and online teacher Sean Harris-Campf, who chairs for high schools in King County, HNA
instruction. Based on recommendations HNA’s Technology Committee, “We’re expects to transition to the hybrid
from the governor in early August, Holy having these small-group discussions model administrators and teachers
Names Academy opened this school where I can give them a topic, and they planned and practiced this past
year online only. The week prior to the can each go into a meeting and have summer. To provide the appropriate
opening of school, teachers and staff six concurrent video meetings going physical distancing, half of the school’s
engaged in workshops and planning on. I can jump into each of them for a students would attend in-person on a
to expand on the successful online- couple of minutes and listen.” He notes given day while the other half would
learning program HNA implemented that remote learning is even providing simultaneously attend the classes at
last spring. Despite the pandemic, HNA new opportunities for some: “Students home via Teams. The next day, students
continues to provide an excellent and that are pretty quiet, that tend not to will swap locations, with the previous
engaging online learning experience for talk in large group discussions, had day’s homebound half coming into
students and is prepared to transition to fantastic things to say in the text-based school. Strategies to reduce risk at
a hybrid learning model when infection conversation because they had a lot school include requiring face masks,
rates for COVID-19 in King County more space to think and process.” daily health screening, and classrooms
decrease sufficiently. The quality of instruction has remained reconfigured for increased physical
high during remote learning. In a school- distancing and re-equipped with special
Current Model: Online cameras and speakers for teaching
record, 95% of the 439 HNA students
The school continues to use a who took Advanced Placement exams online and in-person simultaneously, to
synchronized learning model for this spring amid the pandemic scored name a few. At the heart of the hybrid
remote instruction, as it did in the 3 or higher (on a scale of 1 to 5). “It’s not plan is the educational philosophy that
spring. Through HNA’s partnership filler,” says Darren Briner, HNA’s Director students learn best when there is real-
with Microsoft, students have early of IT. “They’re still getting an education. time engagement—between student
access to new online-learning features Our teachers are putting in the work and and teacher, and between student
in Microsoft Teams. They attend class the effort to provide that.” and student. The Teams platform
online Monday through Friday via the provides this capability, while the in-
videoconferencing tools in Teams, a Student activities and the social
person instruction adds the benefits of
model that provides an engaging and interactions that are so essential to the
increased personalization.
structured experience for students and full development of adolescents also
affords teachers more teaching tools continue online; student leaders plan
and strategies than an asynchronous virtual assemblies and social activities for
model of pre-recorded lessons. their classmates, while athletic coaches
create socially-distanced workout
Large-group discussions and the programs and team-bonding exercises.
ability to join a small-group “channel”
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1. Student leaders during HNA’s opening
(virtual) assembly.
2. Physics teacher James Rufo Hill guides students
remotely from HNA's historic physics lab.
3. Ruth Gavino-Lutu speaking to her
homeroom online.
4. Chemistry teacher Jenny Wielbruda conducting
a demonstration for her chemistry students
through Microsoft Teams.
5. Marianne Harris McGah ’01 demonstrating the
hybrid model planned when health officials
permit in-person learning: fewer classroom
desks allow for six feet of distance; new cameras
and speakers at the front of the classroom allow
at-home students to attend class more actively
and participate in real time.
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Class of 2020
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UNDAUNTED
Congratulations to our newest alumnae,
a very special class whose senior
year was disrupted by the COVID-19
pandemic. Undaunted by the loss of
senior-spring athletics, Senior Prom,
and other HNA traditions, the Class
of 2020 and their teachers found
innovative ways to celebrate. These
included an online Class Day, a moving
virtual Commencement, and surprise
deliveries of HNA swag bags and yard
signs to the grads’ homes.
Senior Appeal
Thank you to members of the Class
of 2020, who raised a record $3,300
on Giving Tuesday Now to support
Members of the Class of 2020 celebrating their graduation.
tuition assistance for HNA students and
families facing financial uncertainty due
Congratulations to the Valedictorians and to the pandemic. Many students chose
Salutatorians of the Class of 2020! to make their gift in honor of a faculty
Valedictorians Salutatorians Class or staff member or coach who helped
Sanjna Battepati Isabella Battistoni Representatives make their years at HNA memorable.
Paavnee Chauhan Olivia Bay Hazel Babinec-Thompson
Grace Duffy
Lucinda Harden
Sophie Clipson
Michela Gerbino
and Jillian Evans, elected
by their classmates as Thank you!
Emily Jones Ava Isarankura Class Representatives for Thank you to the more than 350
Elena Mastrobattista Miranda Lambert the Class of 2020, will alumnae who signed up to assist the
Avery McCammon Mia Lee help class members stay Class of 2020 in making their college
Isabelle Reilly Millie McChesney connected with each decisions when COVID-19 prevented
Natasha Rothstein Lauryn Nakamura other and with HNA. the class from being able to complete
Lauren Sims Bridget O’Hearn college visits.
Matilda Vary Jacqueline Pickel
Cora Wright Shelby Pierson
Allyson Yao
Facts from HNA’s College Counselors
All 163 members of the Class of 2020 81% of the Class of 2020 collectively 99 members of the Class of 2020 received
chose to continue their educations. They received offers of academic scholarships the Washington State Honors Award. The
were admitted to 213 different institutions, and awards totaling $36.8 million. award is given to the top 10% of seniors
of which they chose to attend 81—located Approximately $6.62 million, or almost in the State of Washington on the basis
in 25 states, plus the District of Columbia 18% of the awards, will actually be used of SAT or ACT scores and an unweighted
and British Columbia. to fund their educations. grade point average—meaning that over
60% of our seniors ranked in the top
10% of students in Washington!
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Foundation for the
Future Campaign:
Be a Part of Academy History
In the spring 2020 edition of Columns, commitment and generous financial each designed to offer an opportunity
we introduced Foundation for the support of our friends and supporters for you to express your particular
Future: The Campaign for Holy Names throughout the region, including interest:
Academy, an opportunity for the the Board of Trustees, current school Pledges: Commitments made in
Holy Names Academy community to parents, alumnae and alumnae parents, writing can be paid over a period of
support the largest capital initiative in and others who understand and believe up to five years.
the Academy’s history—a new athletic in the importance of the Holy Names
complex and five-level underground Academy mission. Foundation for the Gift of Securities: Gifts of appreciated
parking garage. Future seeks to raise $8.4 million. We securities may provide tax advantages
are pleased to share that to date, the when compared to gifts of cash.
While a significant portion of the
$36.4-million cost for this project will campaign has raised $6.4 million, but Estates/Planned Gifts: Gifts by
come from capital and cash reserves, your continued support is needed to bequest or other planned-giving
philanthropic support from the HNA reach the finish line. methods provide significant tax benefits
community is essential to complete the Holy Names Academy invites you to and are a practical way to support this
project. Foundation for the Future is an help realize this vision for the future. campaign.
extraordinary effort that requires the There are many funding opportunities,
Consider making a gift to make an impact today!
For more information, please contact Tricia Johnson, Development Director,
at (206) 720-7801 or tjohnson@holynames-sea.org.
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Annual Giving HNA Community
Rallies to aid
The Annual Giving Fund, which runs from July 1 to June 30,
is the foundation of the Holy Names Academy fundraising
HNA Students
program and is now more important than ever. In addition On May 5, Holy Names Academy
to funding ongoing faculty/staff professional development participated in Giving Tuesday
and maintenance/enhancements to our historic building, Now, a global day of unity and
gifts made to Annual Giving support students and families giving created in response
in financial need (a need that has understandably increased to the unprecedented need
due to COVID-19) and help cover the significant expenses caused by COVID-19. Some
necessary to prepare for online and hybrid learning during the 173 individuals together
pandemic. Annual Giving represents a true collective effort: contributed more than
alumnae, current and past parents, Trustees, faculty and staff $28,000, including members
all contribute to the program. of the Class of 2020—who gave
a record amount in response to the
To support HNA during these uncertain
annual Senior Appeal. Their support
times, please visit our website to make
provided immediate tuition assistance to HNA students
a gift to Annual Giving:
and families facing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
www.holynames-sea.org/giving/give-a-gift
Thank you to our generous and compassionate community
We deeply appreciate your support of for ensuring all students can continue to receive an
HNA’s students! extraordinary education at Holy Names Academy.
Supporting Racial Equity
through Endowment
By Susan Heath
HNA could not have been richer. HNA and inclusion work, it became clear to
was foundational to her career and life me that a gift to support the education
choices, and her deepest friendships of young BIPOC women at HNA would
emerged from her high-school years. align with my family’s social justice
In early 2019, I began studying the values and desire for actionable allyship.
concept of reparations as a method Kate and I proudly established the
for supporting racial equity. While it Heath-Sortun Family Scholarship
is a complicated issue, a common Endowment in 2019. We learned
thread through the research addresses in the process that we would have
how educational inequities, both the opportunity to meet the student
past and present, restrict economic, recipients and join them on their journey
political, and social advancement for at HNA—where we know our resources
Susan Heath with her daughter,
Kate Heath Sortun ’04. many communities of color. I began will have a great impact.
exploring how my own family, in even
When our daughter, Kate Heath a small way, could assist in dismantling To learn more about establishing
Sortun ’04, approached high-school these systemic barriers to educational a scholarship endowment, please
age, we chose Holy Names Academy for opportunities for Black and Indigenous contact Cara Priestley ’97, Planned
the breadth and depth of the education People of Color (BIPOC). Seeking the Giving Officer, at (206) 720-7803 or
she would receive. Her experience at guidance of experts in diversity, equity, cpriestley@holynames-sea.org.
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Annual Giving Kick-Off
Every September, Holy special video message from how her passion for math and science
Names Academy hosts the Head of School and was first sparked and then nurtured at
Annual Giving Reception to Principal Liz Eldredge HNA through the encouragement of her
kick off the new year of Swift ’71, members of its teachers and peers. Now a member of
Annual Giving and Board of Trustees, and the Alumnae Board, Alissa remarked that
welcome the spirit of keynote speaker, Dr. Alissa she looks forward to her future
collective giving. This event Curda Roberts ’02. involvement with HNA as a parent,
is an opportunity to express Alissa is an attending when her two daughters can attend. She
gratitude for HNA’s Pediatric Endocrinologist at saluted HNA donors and volunteers by
generous donors and Seattle Children’s Hospital, emphasizing the importance of investing
volunteers who go above where she cares for children in young women’s education: “Thank
and beyond to support the Dr. Alissa Curda Roberts ’02 with Type 1 Diabetes and is you for your continued support and
HNA Mission and the the site lead for a national study of investment of time and treasure in our
young women it serves. Although this COVID-19 patients with Type 1 Diabetes. future female leaders, who will change
event could not take place in-person this During her speech, Alissa reflected on the world.”
year, HNA honored these donors with a
Join us for these annual events
deck the dome CHEER!
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Saturday, March 27, 2021
Streaming live from Holy Names Academy! More information about this annual event
Register here: http://bidpal.net/dtd2020 . available in the new year. Stay tuned!
Registration is complimentary.
Show Your HNA Spirit at Home
For just $125, own a limited-edition “Sisterhood” glassybaby,
custom-made for the HNA community.
And decorate your tree with this year’s hand-painted HNA
keepsake ornament, available for $30.
Quantities are limited; shipping is available for an additional
fee. To purchase, please contact Auction and Deck the Dome
Coordinator Marnie Foust at mfoust@holynames-sea.org
or (206) 720-7808.
Where in the World are HNA Alumnae?
To share where you are, download the HNA alumnae
sign, fill in your class year, take a photo with it, and e-mail it
to the Alumnae Office at alumnae@holynames-sea.org.
Download your sign here: www.holynames-sea.org/
media/1723/whereintheworldsign.pdf
Left: Friends from the Class of ’53 gathered for lunch in Edmonds in
November 2019. (L-R): Geraldine Newman Christensen, Anna Mae
Fox Horton, Beverly Waltier Cook, Aline Corwin Wilson, Marylen
Powers Fitzgerald, Sharon Heib Boyce, Marion Edwards Sullivan,
Winnie Turner Maloney Coleman.
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HNA Legacy Society Spotlight
From Work-Study Student
to Legacy Society
Benefactor
education, personally and spiritually. says. “I have had the privilege of serving
“I was proud I had the opportunity to on the Alumnae Board, Planned Giving
attend Holy Names Academy,” says Committee, and Board of Trustees, all
Celeste, now a successful estate- of which have made me so grateful for
planning attorney in Seattle. “There the extraordinary dedication to HNA
is no other high school in Seattle that education and the remarkable talents
has extensive education and depth of that our students have developed.”
experiences open for young women. For that reason, Celeste made the
The leadership and commitment to commitment to the HNA Legacy Society.
social justice the students experience “I see the difference this makes to their
are awe-inspiring.” lives, and I know that leaving a legacy
Celeste and her classmates of the is a simple but powerful way to help
Class of ’73 have fully funded an ensure that all students who want to
HNA Scholarship Endowment, which attend HNA have that opportunity.”
For Celeste McDonell ’73, current provides scholarships for young women For more information on including
member of the Board of Trustees and whose families need help with the HNA in your estate plans, please
former president of the HNA Alumnae tuition burden, just as hers once did. contact Cara Priestley ’97, Planned
Board, four years as an HNA work-study “Many of my fondest memories and Giving Officer, at (206) 720-7803 or
student provided keen insight into celebrations have been with my HNA cpriestley@holynames-sea.org.
the enormous value of an Academy classmates and near classmates,” she
Tax-Free IRA
Gifts: A Win-Win
A gift directly from your IRA is a smart way to support HNA and receive tax benefits
in return. If you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you can make a tax-free transfer of up
to $100K from your IRA to Holy Names Academy. If you have not taken your
required minimum distribution* this year, an IRA charitable rollover gift can satisfy
all or part of the requirement.
* Conditions apply. Check with your tax advisor.
Contact Cara Priestley ’97, Planned Giving Officer, at (206) 720-7803 or
cpriestley@holynames-sea.org to learn more.
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2020 Distinguished Alumna
attorney in tort and commercial litigation MacKenzie ’16. Caryn’s excellence
and a shareholder at the firm Stokes in her professional career and her
Lawrence. In addition to maintaining a longstanding support of the HNA
busy litigation practice, Caryn writes community are truly inspiring. (While
and speaks on aviation-liability and the pandemic closure prevented the
product-liability topics and participates alumnae community from celebrating
in numerous professional organizations. Caryn at the 2020 Alumnae Luncheon,
She was selected to Super Lawyers honors at the 2021 event are planned.)
in 2013-2020 and listed in The Best
Lawyers in America in the Commercial
Litigation field in 2016-2020. Thank you!
Caryn is deeply committed to furthering Thank you to all who generously
the HNA mission, serving on the Board donated your Alumnae Luncheon
of Trustees and as Finance Committee registration fee when the pandemic
Chair in addition to various other roles required cancellation of the Luncheon
since she graduated. She has also been just days before the event. We are
an active participant in HNA’s alumnae deeply grateful for your overwhelming
Caryn Geraghty Jorgensen ’89 program, frequently attending events support and hope health conditions
was named the 2020 Distinguished and previously serving on the Alumnae will allow us all to see each other at the
Alumna for “achievement in professional Board. She has a large family of HNA Alumnae Luncheon next year!
career.” Caryn is an accomplished alumnae, including her daughter,
Reunions
Congratulations to all the classes celebrating milestone
reunions this year. Although we were not able to celebrate
you in person, please know how much we value your
classes and hope to see you back under the Dome for
future alumnae events.
Special congratulations to the Class of 1970 on your
50th Reunion! We hope to celebrate your class during the
50th/50PLUS Reunion on May 22, 2021.
Networking
directory
Do you want to make professional connections with your
fellow alumnae? Join HNA’s Alumnae Networking Directory!
In this opt-in directory, alumnae are listed by profession, along
with either their e-mail address or the link to their LinkedIn
profile. Alumnae may also indicate if they would like to serve
as mentors to other alumnae. This directory is visible on the
HNA website and is not password-protected. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Alumnae
Office at alumnae@holynames-sea.org or (206) 720-7804.
View and join the directory: www.holynames-sea.org/
alumnae/alumnae-networking-directory
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Alumnae Board
The 2020-21 Alumnae Board will have no fewer than 45 members! Thank you to the following members who have
finished their service on the Board: Michaela Bromfield ’07 (former Co-Secretary), Joan Siderius McDonagh ’75,
Rachel McMillan ’09, Marell Jandacka Morel ’96, Jessica Mikasa Perry ’00, and Charlotte Platt ’12.
2019-20 Alumnae Board
Jessica Gockel Nelson ’03 Leila Cummings Curtis ’97 Annette Lund ‘67 Kate Sortun ’04
President Celeste Reilly Dargent ’02 Adriana Johnson Martin ’09 Clare Eagle Spano ’06
Taylor Grady ’11 Liz Coleman Davis ’03 Maria Perez Mason ’72 Anna Strickland ’11
Vice President Annie Wickwire Delucchi ’82 Christine Caasi Mencias ’02 Michaela Dorres Terrenzio ’03
Sarah Yohannes ’04 Kathryn Faille ’69 Sarah Michels ’08 Joann Gulla Urtula ’04
Treasurer Valency Peterson Genis ’90 Keli Nelson ’12 Aoife Gallagher Groppo ’00
Maris Jager Grigalunas ’03 Sister Rosemary Perisich, SNJM ’56 Director of Alumnae Relations
MaryFrances Kindell Cruz ’94 Kelsey Heffernan ’09 Alexandra Rombough Pipes ’02
Susan Wickwire ’85 Liz Eldredge Swift ’71
Laura Irvine ’09 Natalie Platt ’14 Head of School & Principal
Co-Secretaries Madeline Jager ’06 Julia Reed ’05
Andrea Genord Anthony ’01 Sarah Johnson ’10 Alissa Curda Roberts ’02 Cara Priestley ’97
Angela Bever ’08 Michelle Mierz Jolly ’00 Allie Savio ’03 Planned Giving Officer
Jo Jo Bromfield ’10 Megan Karalus ’03 Megan Sherman ’03
LiseMarie Curda ’06 Amina Kapusuzoglu Leighton ’12 Nicole Simard ’10
Save the dates! New Alumna on Staff
The following alumnae events are currently scheduled. Please be sure to Welcome back!
check the HNA calendar on our website for updates regarding whether
the events will occur in person or pivot to virtual events due to the Welcome to our newest alumna on
pandemic. Either way, rest assured that our Alumnae Board is planning a staff, Ann Pugel Switzer ’88, who will
meaningful and engaging alumnae program this year! serve as Registrar and Attendance
Manager. Ann earned a B.S. in Cell and
Young Alumnae Holiday Social
Molecular Biology from the University
Monday, December 21, 2020 I Virtual
of Washington. She has a variety of
Alumnae Luncheon work experiences including clinical
Saturday, March 13, 2021 I The Golf Club at Newcastle laboratory specialist, property manager,
Wine Tasting and personal assistant. It’s great to have
Friday, April 16, 2021 I Holy Names Academy another alumna back under the Dome!
50th/50PLUS Reunion
Saturday, May 22, 2021 I Holy Names Academy
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Leading Without Limits
Alyson Palmer ’02
Alyson Palmer ’02 is Associate Corporate Counsel on
the Global Employment Legal team at Google in San
Francisco. Alyson received a B.A. in Political Science
from Seattle University and her J.D. from the University
of Washington School of Law. She practiced law in
Seattle with the firms Miller, Nash, Graham & Dunn
and Stoel Rives. During the Obama Administration,
she worked in the White House Office of Management
and Administration and for the General Services
Administration.
Describe positions and I served as Alumni Coordinator for How did HNA prepare you
leadership roles you the Black Law Students Association to be a leader?
have held. and as Associate Editor-in-Chief of the I credit HNA with helping me recognize
Service in leadership roles has always International Law Journal. Both roles my leadership ability. I came to HNA as
come natural to me. I enjoy partnership provided me the opportunity to support a defeated candidate for St. Paul School
and collaboration, and I take pride my peers in achieving personal and President. I wasn’t terribly confident
in working with people to achieve a professional milestones. I acted as a that anyone wanted me to lead, and my
common goal. That’s been true for me two-way resource, connecting peers leadership track record was pretty short.
since my time at HNA. While attending to law professionals and scholars, The light switched on for me when my
Seattle University, I was Co-President of and providing feedback on those Spanish teacher, Señor Angel Alvarado,
the Black Student Union and founder interactions to support growth on both suggested that I run for Multicultural
and President of the university’s ends. I found great joy in helping to Student Union Officer as a 9th-grader. I
NAACP College Chapter. I also began enhance the experience of legal practice was surprised at the suggestion because
volunteering as a mentor with the YMCA and scholarship amongst my classmates. I wasn’t even a terrific Spanish student!
Black Achievers Program, where I led I was flattered that Señor assessed that
As a legal professional myself, I’ve had
sessions on college admissions. I’d make a better student leader, which
the opportunity to support other junior
In Washington, D.C., I tried hard to attorneys by serving as Co-Chair of the was absolutely correct. I ran and won
learn from and give back to my newly Associates Committee at Stoel Rives, that position. From then on, I didn’t
adopted home. In 2009, some friends LLP, and organizing the Associates of doubt that I had both the passion and
and I recognized that many neighbor- Color group at Miller Nash Graham and the ability to lead.
hoods in D.C. were experiencing a great Dunn, LLP. What advice do you have for
transition. I helped organize and
upcoming leaders and/or
co-chaired a fun, massively collaborative What are the best parts of
students?
event—the Big Kids Block Party Charity your leadership roles?
My advice to students is to be your
Fundraiser—to support nonprofits There are so many great parts to
best authentic self. By doing the things
working to sustain the health of the leadership! At the top of the list for me
that you love and enjoy, and expressing
majority-Black and Brown communities is collaborating with other people and
yourself in the most authentic ways,
being impacted. I also founded and driving an audacious idea through to
you’ll draw other good and like-
chaired The Pipeline Project, a execution. Planning the Big Kids Block
minded people to you. This, I believe,
mentoring program I developed in Party didn’t feel like work at all because
is the foundation for success in life and
partnership with Dunbar High School, the planning team was so invested
leadership.
a public school in the heart of D.C.’s and the community came together to
Shaw neighborhood. support our effort so beautifully and
seamlessly. Doing that work reminded
Similarly, I brought my commitment
me that even as a leader, I don’t have to
to service leadership to the University
do big things alone.
of Washington School of Law, where
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Alumnae updates
1960s 2000s
Victoria Slind-Flor ’61 spent time this Jessica Au ’01 is an Ear, Nose, and Throat
year sewing more than 1,000 masks. Most Nurse Practitioner at Harborview Medical
went to the Catholic Worker House in San Center. She was named as a “Top Nurse
Antonio, Texas, where they have been Practitioner: Ear, Nose, and Throat” on
distributed to people experiencing Seattle Met’s 2020 Top Doctors list.
homelessness, and to agricultural workers. Caitlin McClain ’01 began working as
Others went to a hospital in California and 1
Head Women’s Rowing Coach at Seattle
to a friend in Texas who has run a feeding Pacific University this fall. Caitlin coached
program delivering more than 100,000 and inspired countless young women
meals to home-bound seniors since the under the Dome as the HNA crew coach
beginning of the pandemic. since 2005. Under her leadership, HNA
Members of the HNA Class of 1969/ crew became one of the nation’s top
St. Paul Class of 1965 got together earlier programs, achieving regional and national
this year, before the stay-at-home order, at success, including 10 national medals
Mary Laviolette Smith’s house in Tacoma. and two national championships—in
Those in attendance were: Kathy Faille, 2015 and 2017. Caitlin also worked in
Sandy Jensen Heinzle, Romey DeFuria positions throughout HNA, most recently,
Principe, Jeanie Widden, Patty Markovich as Assistant Athletic Director. Although the
Becker, Martha Leary St. John, and Mary HNA community will miss Caitlin, we wish 2
Laviolette Smith. Missing were Sandy her the best of luck in her new position!
Moran, MaryJane Loran Reynolds, JoAnn Mia Pizzuto ’04 is an artist who shared
Moore Oiye, and Suzie Epps Miller. The her beautiful work on Capitol Hill with her
classmates shared a potluck lunch, many first-ever outdoor mural! Check out Mia’s
photos, and memories of both grade work on Instagram (@seattlesignorina) or
school and high school. Kathy Faille writes, her website (http://miapizzuto.com/). Mia
“It was so heartening to hear the stories my writes: “Art brings people together, and
’sisters‘ had to share, and easy to see why at a time like this, we need it the most. I’m
these women are the best people I’ve ever excited to share this community service 3
had in my life.” project located at Adana Restaurant on
Capitol Hill. This was hand-painted with
1980s love on one of their boarded-up windows.
Tia Moeller Bailey ’82 and her husband Being homebound has been challenging
facilitated a series of sessions from the — I found myself wanting to volunteer or
JustFaith program, Faith and Racial Equity: help in some way.”
Exploring Power and Privilege, at their
parish (St. John the Baptist-Covington).
The program was designed to awaken 1. Victoria Slind-Flor ’61 in front of her sewing
small groups to the economic systems, machine in Oakland, Calif., wearing one of
public policies, cultural norms, and hidden 4
her homemade masks.
biases that empower some and oppress 2. Caitlin McClain ’01 holding the Women’s
others. They plan to offer two follow-on Varsity 4+ USRowing Northwest Regional
programs from JustFaith Ministries: Faith Junior Championship trophy won by HNA’s
and Racial Healing and Faith and Racial Cougars. This trophy was sponsored by
Justice. Tia writes, “We hope to help raise Caitlin’s parents, Claudia and Pat McClain.
awareness and encourage people to 3. Members of the Class of 1969 (L-R): Sandy
stand up against the inherent racism being Jensen Heinzle, Mary Laviolette Smith,
experienced by our brothers and sisters of Kathy Faille, Martha Leary St. John, Romey
color to drive a more peaceful and equal DeFuria Principe, Patty Markovich Becker.
existence for all.” 4. Siri Fischer Herzog ’97 (L) and Gerrie
O’Leary Cunningham ’04 at Gonzaga
1990s Preparatory School.
5. Mural by Mia Pizzuto ’04 titled, “Bloom
Siri Fischer Herzog ’97 and Gerrie
Where You Are Planted.”
O’Leary Cunningham ’04 both teach at
Gonzaga Preparatory School. Siri taught
Gerri at HNA from 2003-2004! 5
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Kelsey Albro Itämeri ‘05 recently Riley. Kristin writes, “HNA girls in the This spring, Anja Malawi Brandon ’12
opened a winery in Walla Walla called itä making! Class of 2038!” received a Ph.D. in Environmental
wines and dedicated to expressing the Sisters Laura Snowden La Rosa ’09, Engineering and Science from Stanford
unique terroir of the eastern foothills of the Karen Snowden ’13, and Sara University. Her dissertation research
Walla Walla Valley, bringing a restrained Snowden ’16 all graduated this spring! focused on understanding natural systems
style that matches the moderation and Laura received a Master of Reading from capable of plastic biodegradation and has
finesse of these hillside grapes. Read more National Louis University, Karen received a been featured in The Economist, CNN,
at: www.itawinery.com. Master of Social Work from the University of NPR, and in a forthcoming CNN video
On June 19, 2020, Mari Shibuya ’08 was a Washington, and Sara received a B.S. from segment. Anja was awarded the American
featured muralist in The Seattle Times Pacific Santa Clara University. Geophysical Union Congressional Science
NW Magazine for her mural of Charleena Fellowship as part of the prestigious AAAS
Lyles, a Seattle woman shot and killed by 2010s Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
Program. It includes a one-year assignment
police in 2017, and her mural “Creativity Chanelle Felix ’10 recently got
Regenerates.” The Seattle Times reports, in a congressional office, working on
engaged to Jessie De Jesus and plans to
“Creativity, Shibuya contends, is what science policy, which she started this fall.
marry at Holy Rosary Church in Seattle
makes us human, and especially during on August 14, 2021. Anna Vizzare '15 and Riley
turmoil, artists anchor human culture. ‘Our Peterson '15 both work as Instructional
Elsie Howell Bigelow ’12 and her
role is to encourage lateral thinking,’ she Aides at St. Anne School.
husband, Spencer, both graduated from
says, ‘to uplift the spirits, and to envision a Isabella Garcia-Camargo ’16, a 2020
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas
future that we can actually live in.’” Stanford graduate, works for Election
Jefferson University in Philadelphia in May
Kristin Gill Stewart ’08 and her 2020. They will do their anesthesiology Integrity Partnership, a coalition of research
daughter, Kennedy, met up with Alyssa residencies at the University of California, entities focused on supporting real-time
Jensen Hemming ’08 and her daughter, San Diego. information exchange between the
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2 3 4
5
6 7 8 9 10
1. Abby Kostolansky ’16 holding the 4. Elsie Howell Bigelow ’12 at graduation 8. Anna Vizzare '15 (L) and Riley Peterson '15
nanotechnology thesis she wrote for her from medical school. on their first day of school in their second
senior year at Princeton University. 5. Mackenzie Jorgensen ’16. year as Instructional Aides at St. Anne
2. Chanelle Felix ’10 with her fiancé, Jessie 6. Isabella Garcia-Camargo ’16. School.
De Jesus. 7. (L-R): Snowden sisters Laura ’09, Karen ’13, 9. Alyssa Jensen Hemming ’08 (L) and her
3. Anja Malawi Brandon ’12 during her and Sara ’16 celebrating their respective daughter, Riley, with Kristin Gill Stewart ’08
thesis defense, conducted via Zoom! graduations. and her daughter, Kennedy.
10. Kelsey Albro Itämeri ’05.
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research community, election officials, King’s College London and will continue Southern California. She is involved with
government agencies, civil society her outreach to inspire girls who code! The Farmlink Project, a non-profit,
organizations, and social-media platforms. Mackenzie was recognized as a National grassroots movement that transports
The organization’s objective is to detect Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate surplus produce from farms to food banks
and mitigate the impact of attempts to Research Fellow, and won Honorable in need while restoring the jobs of farmers
prevent or deter people from voting or to Mention for the 2020 National Center for and truckers. Maddy writes that she is
delegitimize election results. Women & Information Technology incredibly passionate about The Farmlink
Miranda Howe ’16 graduated this spring Collegiate Award. Project and thrilled to see it grow rapidly
from the University of Washington, Seattle Abby Kostolansky ’16 graduated from and receive coverage from The New
with a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular, Princeton University this year. She York Times, Fox News, ABC, and The
Cellular, and Developmental Biology. concentrated in Chemistry and received Washington Post. Read more about
She is now working at Atlas Genomics in certificates in Dance as well as Materials The Farmlink Project here: https://thefarm
Seattle, where her primary responsibility is Science and Engineering. Abby remained linkproject.org/
to run COVID-19 tests on samples. involved with ballet and loved dancing with
Mackenzie Jorgensen ’16 graduated the Lewis Center for the Arts. She also 2020s
from Villanova University with a B.S. in completed a written thesis in physical Jamie Margolin ’20 was featured in The
Computer Science and Philosophy. She has chemistry, working on nanotechnology, New York Times Magazine in July for her
completed research projects in the U.S., which she defended in early May. Abby is work as a climate activist and founder of
U.K., and Germany, focused on such topics currently working in a small life sciences/ Zero Hour, a youth-led group advocating
as big-data analytics, multi-agent healthcare consulting firm in Boston called for climate action. Read about Jamie’s
communication and coordination, and Trinity Life Sciences Partners. She hopes to work here: https://www.nytimes.com/
hate-speech moderation through machine enroll in a medical or M.D./Ph.D. program. interactive/2020/07/21/magazine/
learning. Mackenzie will pursue her Ph.D. Maddy Kim ’18 completed her teenage-activist-climate-change.html.
in Safe and Trusted Artificial Intelligence at sophomore year at the University of Jamie recently wrote a book titled, “Youth
to Power: Your Voice and How to Use It.”
The Holy Names Academy Alumnae Association
prayerfully remembers these alumnae and their families:
Ruth Albrecht Cook ’39 great-aunt of Ashley Raney ’13, Emily Raney ’17, and Jerene and John Morford, parents of Ann Morford
Catherine Hoyt Sellers ’43 Rowan Williams ’18 Preisinger ’75 and Kathleen Morford McGinn ’76
Virginia Clark Olson ’44 Charlie Brown, husband of Kimberly Habenicht Edward Muters, husband of Jean McCullough
Virginia Zweigart Donley ’45 Brown ‘71; brother-in-law of Pamela Habenicht Muters ’64; father of Clover Muters McIngalls ’02;
Mary Jo Dibb Downey ’48 Kyle ’63 brother-in-law of Mary Alice McCullough Cesard ’59,
Mary Ivers Allard ’49 Rock Caley, husband of Susan Allen Caley ’57 (dec.) Helen McCullough Simpson ’60, Margaret
Barbara Seitz Miller ’50 McCullough ’69, Elizabeth McCullough Guevara ’71,
Neil Callahan, husband of Sharon Henderson
Constance Jacobson Hevly ’51 and Kathleen McCullough Marzec ’79
Callahan ’65; brother-in-law of Lynn Henderson
Margaret Primley Eaton ’52 Douglas Neyhart, father of Becky Neyhart
Banke ’67
Mary Jo Paradis Alexander ’54 Shaddle ’83
Aileen Der-huei Chang, mother of Bridget
Donna Baker Stedman ’56
O’Hearn ’20 Dick Olson, husband of Virginia Clark Olson ’44
Beverlee Mitchell McClanahan ’58
Lois Colasurdo, mother of Katie Colasurdo (dec.); brother-in-law of Elizabeth Clark Layman ’41
Clare Ann Smith Castona ’59
Harshbarger ’82 (dec.) and Sr. Ilene Clark, SNJM ’43 (dec.)
Gretchen Rotter ’60
Anna Marie Coluccio, mother of Gina Coluccio ’78, Margaret (“Peggy”) Parietti, mother of
Charlene Katana Miller ‘62
Mary Jo Coluccio Gidley ’81, and Lisa Coluccio Jean Parietti ’76
Juli Kelly Hasenkamp ’63
Germaine St. Pierre Korum ’63 Smith ’83 Charles (“Tony”) Partington, husband of Dolores
Patricia Morgenroth ’63 Charles DeRosier, father of Michelle DeRosier Zipp Partington ’69; son-in-law of Stella Durocher
Geraldine Tomalin Bernhard ’65 Walsh ’80 Zipp ’37; brother-in-law of Cecilia Zipp Miller ’59,
Sharon Green ’65 Barbara Zipp Friedl ’60, Lucy Zipp Morgan ’61,
Harry (“Steve”) Dye, husband of Sheila
Sarah Slater ’72 Theresa Zipp Carey ’62, Catherine Zipp Hetzler ’67,
Pollard Dye ’57
Mary Harper MacMillan ’76 Rita Zipp Dearey ’70, Marietta Zipp O’Sullivan ’76,
Charles Hagan, husband of Marta Lawson
and Jeanette Zipp Kundert ’79
John Augustavo, husband of Ginger Suva Hagan ’63
Augustavo ’52; brother-in-law of Mary Lou Suva Theresa Pizzello, mother of Jo-Ann Pizzello
Sue Harris, mother of Colleen Harris ’97, Becky
Newman ’51, Bunny Suva Renouard ’55, and Pauline Kelly ’66
Harris Masters ’97, and current HNA faculty Marianne
Suva Coveny ’58; uncle of Joyce Newman Griffin ’75, Carolyn Priestley, mother of current HNA
Harris McGah ’01 and Sean Harris-Campf
Mary Jo Newman Sisley ’80, and Nancy Newman staff member Cara Priestley ’97 and Candace
Raymond Lagucik, father of Mary Lagucik
Kuester ’81 Priestley ’01
Williams ’78
Michele Betts, mother of Michaela Betts Phillip Sloan, husband of Mary Cullinane Sloan ’51
JoAnne Lazzaretti, mother of Linda Lazzaretti
Soroczak ’96; aunt of Erin Raney ’80, Julie Raney ’82, Phyllis Webb, mother of Judith Webb Robbins ’63,
Monroe ’69; sister of Anita Lazzaretti Smith ’54 (dec.)
Mary Raney Briner ’87, Sara Raney Williams ’88, Carol Webb Avery ’65, and Connie Webb
Michael Lippman, father of current HNA
Colleen Raney ’94, and Brigid Raney Jerrell ’98; Cummings ’66
student Sara Lippman ’21
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