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THE
Notre Damian
FOR THE ALUMNAE AND FRIENDS OF NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
SUMMER 2020
Congratulations
class of 2020
In this issue
THE
Notre Damian From the President
SUMMER 2020
Notre Dame Academy
Greetings Alumnae,
1699 Hilton Drive
Parents and Friends of
Park Hills, KY 41011
Notre Dame Academy,
tel: 859.261.4300
email: nda@ndapandas.org This graduation issue pays tribute to the class of 2020 and in a spe-
www.ndapandas.org cial way acknowledges the history making commencement experi-
ence that they will certainly never forget! Our graduates have truly
made their mark at NDA and never expected to be celebrating that
The Notre Damian is published three at a drive through graduation. However, they did receive the diplo-
times per year for alumnae, parents, mas they worked so hard to earn and it was indeed a celebration! As I handed each graduate her
faculty, staff, administration and friends
red roses through her car window, I was able to tell her how proud I was of her accomplishments
and of the gracious way she was making the best of what has been a very challenging time for all.
of Notre Dame Academy. The Notre
Damian is a publication of the Notre In this time of the COVID19 pandemic, the faculty, staff, students and graduates of NDA have cer-
Dame Academy Advancement Office. tainly risen to the challenge. Having completed a very successful Remote Learning @ NDA experi-
ence, we are now preparing for a school year that will be like no other. Our first priority is the health
Our NDA community is incredibly blessed with the prayerful support of the Sisters of Notre Dame! and safety of our students, teachers and staff. And we know how important it is to get our students
back to school. Years of investment in technology have prepared us well for the challenges of the
21st century and what will be a new way of teaching and learning.
Notre Dame Academy
Departments
&
Board of Directors During this challenging time we are also proud of our many alumnae and parents who have served
2019-20 their communities across the country and world on the frontlines as healthcare workers, first re-
sponders, teachers and service workers. They have shown that making a difference requires em-
Ms. Amy Quinn Dye ’90, Chair 1 From the President
pathy, compassion, hard work, innovation, sacrifice and faith. These are certainly qualities that are
Ms. Lori Ritchey Baldwin, Vice Chair
Mr. Jay Bayer
12 From the Principal Features the fruits of a Notre Dame Academy education! They have paved the way for our 2020 graduates
and all those to follow. Their work pays tribute to our school theme this year - cultivating hope and
14 Campus Notes happiness!
Mr. Antwone Cameron
Ms. Karen Finan ’77
Mr. Mark Hausfeld
18
20
In Loving Memory
Upcoming Events
6 The Notre Dame Academy
Tradition
A Notre Dame Academy education is a
At the beginning of the school year we challenged our students to embrace our third educational
principle of the SND’s - the centrality of our good and provident God - and in doing so to be strength-
ened by God’s love. Little did we know how providential that would be as the school year progressed.
Ms. Sarah Kubala ’01
family tradition for several members of As you read through the accomplishments of our 2020 graduates, I trust you will see how prepared
Sr. Judine Lambert, SND
24 News for Alumnae our Class of 2020. they are for their college and work experiences to come. And as they demonstrated in the way they
Ms. Jessica Birkenhauer Rawe ’99 dealt with a world-wide pandemic at the pinnacle of their high school career, we can find hope and
Dr. Carol Steltenkamp ’79 27 Class Updates happiness knowing they are strengthened by God’s love and well prepared for life.
Sr. Mary Dennise Wagenlander, SND ’63
Ms. Alecia Webb Edgington
28 Alum Cubs
8 Welcome NDA Legacies
Notre Dame Academy acknowledges the
importance of family connections and
May you know God’s goodness each day,
Ms. Elizabeth Weber 29 Reunions welcomes our Class of 2024 Student
Legacies!
30 Where in the World
Dr. Laura Dickman Koehl ’75
Our Newest Alumnae IN-STATE
We proudly welcome the following graduates to the ranks of the Notre Dame Academy Alumnae
Centre College
Association and wish them success as they enter the next phase of their lives.
Eastern Kentucky University
Madilyn Grace Adamchik Sarah Rose Gibson Lindsey Mae Oak Gateway Community & Techical College
Olivia Isabelle Allender Kyla Cahill Graves Serena Renee Paterno Morehead State University
Nicole Kathleen Arkenau Elizabeth Joan Hackman Ann Catherine Mack Pilger Murray State University
CLASS OF 2020
Isabelle Marie Bailey Sara Nikkole Hafertepen Madeline Grace Prospero Northern Kentucky University
Noel Annalise Baker Eileen Jewell Hageman Alana Jude Ratterman Thomas More College
Caroline Emma Barlage Mary Camille Hagen Elaine Grace Renaker Transylvania University
Ellen Day Barlage Katherine Delaney Hail Maleah Paige Rensing University of Kentucky
Maya Gabrielle Batshoun Rebecca Margery Hammill Lexi Carol Jean Rezelj University of Louisville
Emily Renee Boerger Alexis Nicole Hehman Allison Jewell Riegler Western Kentucky University
Phoebe Kathleen Boyle Elizabeth Grace Hellmann Ginger Lysandrea Rose
Nicole Elizabeth Brandenburg Caroline Joyce Hicks Madelyn Marie Ruthsatz OUT-OF-STATE
Leigh Elizabeth Breeden
Jordan Renee Brown
Karen Lee Horner
Sarah Elizabeth Huffman
Emma Elizabeth Scharstein
Claire Elizabeth Scheffter
Where are they headed... Case Western Reserve University
Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Victoria Jude Buring Mya Christine Huser Lindsey Elizabeth Schlueter College of Charleston
Mackenzie Meng Burns Emma Celeste Jennings Ashton Leigh Schrand DePaul University
Olivia Christina Burns Laura Joyce Jetter Isabel Marie Schrinner Eastern Michigan University
Grace Daugherty Caccavari Katherine Marie Joyce Mara Elizabeth Schutt Florida Atlantic University
Kirsten Taylor Carle Sarah Marie Klear Briana Lea Seibert Foothill College
Jaysa Kayanna Carpenter Molly Anne Kleier Megan Halie Seligman Hanover College
Brieanna Lee Carter Grace Anne Kramer Sommer Carolann Shields Hillsdale College
Aria Sophia Cartwright Micaela Grace Kramer Claire Isabella Shockey Indiana University
Victoria Beth Clark Lydia Kay Lampe Nina Maureen Simkonis John Carroll University
Erin Miller Courtney Cody Alaina Loretta Lawrence Sara McKenzie Spellman Miami University Regional
Chloe Alise Collins Catryna Francis Lear Caroline Elizabeth Stegman Michigan State University
Claire Elizabeth Cullen Jana Marie Leberecht Kayari Suganuma Ohio State University
Ella Grace David Lilly Lynn Lehman Lucy Paige Teller Ohio University
Sarah Elizabeth Davis Megan Eileen Leonard Carmen Elizabeth Thapar Oklahoma City University
Julia Elizabeth Day Kathryn Grace Magary Katherine Anne Thieman Purdue University
Laura Elizabeth DeJonckheere Selena Kaur Mann Anna Kathleen Tranter St. Louis University
Alexis Mary Diebold Rylee Catherine McCarthy Caroline Stephanie Varda Savannah College of Art & Design
Mackenzie Elizabeth Eberhart Grace Elizabeth Meade Evelyn Rose Wagner Southeastern Louisiana University
Grace Patrice Eckerle Olivia Morgan Meier Grace Mae Ward Tufts University
Gracie Taylor Eckerle Megan Elizabeth Michels Kenley Grace Way University of Alabama
Emily Elizabeth Ernst Hannah Elizabeth Miller Gabrielle Christine Weber University of Cincinnati
Chloe Olivia Esmeier Zoe Rachel Moellering Allie Rae Weidinger University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
Isabella Marie Feagan Josie Layne Montfort Grace Catherine Winstel University of Clermont
Gabriella Sage Ficke Ainsley Hyden Moore Hannah Rose Wirth University of Dayton
Anna Marie Fischer Presley Jolee Morse Shelby Grace Wohlwender University of No. Carolina School of the Arts
Lily Katelin Flesch Laura Marie Neltner Grace Elizabeth Woodcock University of South Carolina
Lauren Grace Fley Ashley Jorelain Nerswick Gracyn Lindsey Wyman University of Tennessee
Tessa Perrone Gastright Catherine Frances Nerswick Lauren Elizabeth Zalla Xavier University
Sophia Nicole Ghazala Emma Rose Neuhaus Sarah Marie Zwick
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This year’s graduates have distinguished themselves by receiving many awards and scholarships.
A total of 64 students, 51% of the class, received half tuition or more in scholarships.
The Class of 2020 By the Numbers...
• 126 Graduates in Notre Dame Academy’s Class of 2020 • 5 Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Alumna
• They performed 12,346 hours of service in four years at NDA • 5 Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts Alumna
• They received $16,607,549 million in the form of direct scholarships and grants • 5 Kentucky Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Alumna
• 99% of 122 eligible KY residents qualified for the KY Education Excellence Scholarships • 4 AP Scholar Award
• 116 enrolled in 4-year colleges & universities • 3 AP Scholar Award with Honor
• 9 enrolled in a 2-year college • 3 AP Scholar Award with Distinction
• 51 enrolled in out-of-state colleges or universities • 50 Outstanding Behavior Recognition Award
• 74 enrolled in the state of Kentucky colleges or universities • 58 President’s Education Award Outstanding Academic Excellence
• Average ACT score: 25.9 • 34 President’s Education Award Outstanding Achievement
• 3 National Merit Scholars
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The Notre Dame Academy Tradition
The graduates of Notre Dame Academy
span many generations.
The Class of 2020 contains 23
young women whose grandmothers
and/or great grandmothers also
Isabelle Bailey Noel Baker Phoebe Boyle Nicole Brandenburg
graduated from Notre Dame Academy.
Judy Capoccia Wischer 1962 Dorothy Heist Noll 1928 Kathleen Collins Boyle 1956 Mary Lou McGinnis Halpin 1943
Irene Krekeler Ossenbeck 1931
Joan Ossenbeck Noll 1957 What a tribute to
Notre Dame Academy,
its mission, and the fine Catholic
education which it offers!
Brieanna Carter Victoria Clark Chloe Collins Laura DeJonckheere Grace Eckerle
Anna Mae Melching Brueggeman 1947 Joyce Clark Morris 1965 Jean Boneau Collins 1961 Marilyn Goetz Overly 1949 Patricia Finneran Eckerle 1955
Gracie Eckerle Anna Fischer Lauren Fley Kyla Graves Katherine Hail
Patricia Finneran Eckerle 1955 Judy Miller Fischer 1953 Marianne Hoh Ellis 1951 Jean Spielmeier Dunn Herzog 1939 Judy Miller Fischer 1953
Kathleen Dunn Cahill 1963
Alexis Hehman Grace Kramer Micaela Kramer Josie Montfort Laura Neltner
Mary Lou Schuler Koors 1935 Donna Verst Kramer 1963 Karen Coldiron Murphy 1962 Ruth Zint Dehne 1950 Janice Glindmeyer Neltner 1958
Jane Koors Kleman 1965
Ann Pilger Allison Riegler Briana Seibert Evelyn Wagner
Maydie Steltenkamp Berger 1943 Karen Klug Riegler 1970 Donna Verst Kramer 1963 Ursula Kuchle Stamm 1923
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Welcome
Sophia Franxman – Mom: Sara Ludwig Janie McManus – Mom: Kristie Thelen Brookelyn Smith – Great Aunts: Karen
Franxman 1998, Aunts: Karen Franxman McManus 1990, Sister: Josie McManus VonHandorf Donath 1968, Linda Von-
Burke 1989, Kim Franxman Martin 1990. 2023, Aunt: Kelly Thelen Bowman 1995, Handorf Fussinger 1974, Mary Ann
Kimberly Pulsfort Franxman 1999, Kristy Grandmother: Sharon Rueter Thelen VonHandorf Jencks 1983, Grandmother:
Franxman Dailey 2001, Great Grand- 1967. Annette Buecker VonHandorf 1977,
mother: Marlene Logsdon Unkraut 1956, Great Grandmother: Jean Ann Glenn
Notre Dame Academy acknowledges the importance of family connections VonHandorf 1944.
Great Great Grandmother: Marcella Anna Neubacher – Mom: Julie Neu-
and welcomes our Class of 2024 Student Legacies! Hanenkamp Logsdon 1932. bacher 1986, Aunt: Francie Neubacher
Condon 1993. Samantha Spellman – Sisters: Colleen
NDA is proud to be an educational institution where generations of members from the same family tree attend. Legacy students Kate Gallenstein – Mom: Carisa (Nikki) Spellman 2019, Sara Spellman 2020.
Johns Gallenstein 1994, Aunts: Wendi Corinne Nolting – Mom: Stacy Russell
make up a sizable population on our campus in part because of the incredible experience NDA has provided to so many young
Johns Meyerratken 1987, Allison Johns Nolting 1991. Carissa Stahl – Great Aunts: Deborah
women over the years. The Notre Dame Academy experience tends to be passed from mothers to daughters, from grandmothers
Welch 1990, Lauren Gallenstein Miller Nolan Johnson 1968, Paula Wientjes
to granddaughters and beyond. It is important to know that sisters, mothers, aunts, grandmothers and great-grandmothers all 1996. Grace Nullmeier – Mom: Adria Williams 1968.
qualify as legacy connections at NDA. We welcome the following Class of 2024 Student Legacies to Notre Dame Academy this fall: Gassmann Nullmeier 1991, Aunt: Angela
Caroline Harper – Aunts: Heather Hop- Gassmann 1993. Paige Summe – Mom: Peggy Sharp
penjans Harper 1996, Meredith Daniels Summe 1984, Sister: Michaela Summe
Heidi Abeln – Sisters: Kate Abeln 2016, Millie Boemerman – Mom: Stacie Claire Coppage – Mom: Kristin Hummel
1996. Jackeline Otto – Aunts: Susan Gamel 2021, Aunts: Krista Summe Wilmink
Grace Abeln 2018, Aunts: Debbie Abeln Sparks Boemerman 1988, Aunts: Coppage 1990, Aunt: Adrienne Hummel
Otto 1975, Angie Nie Edgington 1986. 1980, Sheila Summe Cooney 1986,
Krzmarzick 1976, Karen Abeln Deye Stephanie Sparks Harris 1995, Michelle Sirbu 1995.
Jessica Igel – Mom: Nancy Hils Igel Betsy Summe Greenwell 1987, Jennifer
1977, Mary Louise Abeln Settle 1981. Sparks 1999.
1985. Samantha Poulos – Mom: Karen Duncan Summe 1987, Jennifer Summe
Eva Dozier – Mom: Emily Woltermann
Annear Poulos 1997, Aunts: Christine Long 1989.
Madelyn Armbruster - Sisters: Abby Annie Bowman – Sister: Ally Bowman Dozier 1996, Aunts: Karen Woltermann
Caroline Joyce - Sisters: Katherine Annear Monohan 1991, Kathleen Annear
Armbruster 2013, Clare Armbruster Courtwright 2011, Aunts: Donna Bow- Wright 1985, Jennifer Woltermann Ka-
Joyce 2020, Gabrielle (Ellie) Joyce Carnes 1994. Carly Tranter – Sisters: Macey Tranter
2015. man Jacob 1964, Darlene Bowman mer 1987.
2022. 2017, Josephine Tranter 2022.
Sargent 1966, Emily Bowman Droege
Kayleigh Ransom – Sister: Hannah
Kendall Aytes – Sister: Kylie Aytes 1968, Ruth Bowman Williams 1971. Lydia Dusing – Sister: Clare Dusing 2021.
Georgia Kleman – Mom: Karen Klaene Ransom 2021. Rylie Wald – Sister: Emma Wald 2022.
2022, Aunt: Kristi Kenning Aytes 2000,
Kleman 1995, Sister: Josephine Kleman
Grandmother: Gayle Kennedy Aytes Savannah Browning – Sister: Emma- Klaire Eckhardt – Mom: Kellie Sassin
2022, Aunts: Laura Klaene Trimpe 1985, Hannah Renaker – Sister: Elaine Rena- Mary Wall – Mom: Holly Drummey Wall
1970. line Browning 2019, Great Grandmother: Eckhardt 1995.
Jenny Kleman Hehman 1993, Great ker 2020. 1993, Aunt: Allison Drummey Robinson
Virginia Maschinot Hasson 1937.
Aunts: Kathleen “Kay” Koors Niedereg- 2005, Great Aunts: Kathy Huelsman
Isabelle Bailey – Mom: Julie Reeves Sophie Ernst – Aunts: LeeAnn Ernst
ger 1959, Joan Adick Strittholt 1964, Tessa Schulte – Mom: Michelle Wil- Kiely 1972, Linda Huelsman Staten
Bailey 1994, Aunt: Allison McGreevy Jacquelyn Brueggemann – Sister: Goessling 1980, Melanie Whiteley Ernst
Janice Adick Johanneman 1971, Mary liams Schulte 1985, Aunt: Susan Schulte 1979, Grandmother: Carol Huelsman
Reeves 1996. Caroline Brueggemann 2018, Aunts: 1999, Great Aunts: Mora Rose Murphy
Ann Koors Faust 1977, Grandmothers: Hara 1987, Grandmother: Connie Drummey 1968.
Sherri Ferring Brueggemann 1981, Mary Hoober 1949, Judy Murphy Bergfeld 1961,
Marcia Adick Klaene 1961, Jane Koors Sander Williams 1964.
Lucy Bailey - Mom: Jennifer Wischer Brueggemann Stetter 1984. Margaret (Peggy) Ernst Hickman 1970,
Kleman 1965, Great Grandmother: Mary Kelsey Weil – Mom: Cindy Stautberg
Bailey 1987, Sisters: Isabelle Bailey Grandmother: Ann Murphy Ernst 1954.
Louise Schuler Koors 1935. Meghan Schwartz – Mom: Amy Stamm Weil 1992, Aunts: Jenny Stautberg
2020, Samantha Bailey 2021, Aunts: Caroline Calvert – Aunt: Beth Calvert
Schwartz 1991, Aunts: Lisa Stamm Schwartz 1985, Ann Stautberg Essel-
Carrie Wischer Ryan 1989, Sarah Gartman 1992. Ava Erpenbeck – Mom: Mollie Weiler
Tessa Lenihan – Mom: Jennifer Guen- 1984, Michelle Stamm Middendorf 1987. man 1987, Becky Weil Cholak 1990,
Scheper Wischer 1993, Grandmother: Erpenbeck 1994.
ther Lenihan 1987, Sister: Eliza Lenihan Christy Stautberg Hubert 1994, Emily
Judith Capoccia Wischer 1962. Hailey Cogswell – Tricia McCormack
2016, Aunt: Jennifer Kennedy Guenther Emerson Scott – Mom: Megan Scott Weil Ireland-Currins 1995, Katie Staut-
Cogswell 1995, Sister: Madelyn Cog- Isabella Eubank – Great Aunts: Margie
1996, Great Grandmother: Georgette 2000, Aunt: Erin Scott Gonzalez 2008. berg Reis 2000.
Gabrielle Baker – Mom: Donna swell 2022, Aunts: Shannon Witte Mc- Frommeyer Kaufman 1958, Mary Ann
Fangman Lenihan 1947.
Bloemer Baker 1987, Grandmother: Cormack 1993, Katherine McCormack Frommeyer Neuroth 1965.
Clare Shay – Great Aunts: Kathy Rebecca Wirth – Mom: Theresa Molloy
Nancy Due Bloemer 1965. Muck 1998.
Emma Krallman – Aunt: Krista Craven Riedinger Kute 1967, Judith Riedinger Wirth 1993. Sister: Hannah Wirth 2020.
Anna Farro – Aunts: Mary Farro Fender
Krallman 1994. Smythe 1973, Connie Riedinger 1978,
Ryan Baker – Sister: Reagan Baker Jamie Collins – Aunt: Jayne Collins 1998, Ann Farro Moser 2003.
Great Grandmother: Mary Hackman Kimberly Woeste – Mom: Emily Halpin
2021. 1995, Great Aunts: Cathy Berger Wiilcox
Ava McKinley – Grandmother: Mary Riedinger 1933, Great Great Grand- Woeste 1994, Sister: Adalyn Woeste
1972, Nancy Berger Locke 1978, Lisa Layla Ficke – Mom: Susan LaVelle
Ann Ackerman McKinley 1957. mother: Nora Schrameyer Hackman 2022, Aunts: Laura Woeste 1996, Jenny
Jasmine Barczak – Aunts: Urszula Bar- Berger Pilger 1980, Grandmother: Judy Ficke 1993, Aunts: Sarah LaVelle 1990,
1906. Halpin McKenzie 2004.
czak 1964, Theresa Barczak 1973, Fran Berger Collins 1968, Great Grandmoth- Leah Ficke Jones 1995, Gina Ficke
Barczak Scherrer 1978. er: Maydie Steltenkamp Berger 1943. Koop 2001, Great Aunt: Marianne Toe-
bbe Burke 1966. *This information was to be submitted by May 22, 2020. We apologize for any omissions or inaccuracies. To notify us of an incoming
Freshman Legacy, contact Monica Ginney at ginneym@ndapandas.org.
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Pomp & On Friday, May 22, Notre Dame Academy pulled out all of the stops to celebrate
its graduating seniors. As members of the Class of 2020 and their families ar-
rived for their assigned graduation time slot, they were treated to the sounds of
Pandemic
the school song, blue and gold balloons flying high and NDA’s wonderful faculty
and staff members lining Hilton Drive with signs of good wishes. After receiving
their red roses, diplomas, and other graduation gifts, graduates went home to
watch their prerecorded graduation ceremony. The virtual graduation was as
Circumstances
close to a traditional Notre Dame Academy graduation as possible. From Dr.
Koehl’s welcome to Sr. Mary Ethel Parrott’s sending forth, the program for NDA’s
2020 graduation was identical to years past.
Notre Dame Academy’s Class of 2020 will always be remembered for the chal- The prerecorded ceremony included the customary speeches. NDA Senior Class
lenges they faced with the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Co-Presidents Kate Joyce and Molly Kleier gave the Welcoming Address and
Its subsequent development into a global pandemic had a profound impact not senior Laura Nelter gave the Valedictorian Address. Mr. VonHandorf presented
only on the daily lives of NDA’s senior class, but on the last months of their high the graduates and then performed the Conferring of Diplomas as photos of each
school experience as well. Like many high school seniors across our country, graduate in full graduation regalia appeared on the screen. Mr. VonHandorf also
NDA’s Class of 2020 had an unexpected end to their time together as a class in shared a few thoughts with the seniors in the ceremony as is his privilege as
mid-March. principal of NDA.
On Friday, March 13, 2020, NDA students were gathered for an important an-
nouncement. Junior and senior classes assembled in the gymnasium where Mr.
VonHandorf explained to the upperclasswomen that they would be transitioning “Be confident - you have been well prepared academically.
to online classes beginning Tuesday, March 17. Everyone assumed that Remote You have been empowered spiritually and you are equipped
Learning @ NDA was a temporary assignment but unfortunately it was not. The
risk of COVID-19 outweighed the prospect of bringing NDA’s seniors together with a strong set of core values and beliefs. And of course,
again for the remainder of the school year. the most important lesson I would like to pass on to you that
NDA seniors lost their senior prom, Orange and White Game, academic and will carry you through your life - always remember to make
athletic signings, senior week activities, baccalaureate mass, senior breakfast great choices and go make a difference in the world!”
and graduation. Spring athletes missed their final season and the opportunity
to compete together as a team. Thespians lost their chance to lead the spring
musical realizing that the show does not always go on. Most significantly, the
Class of 2020 lost their last days together as Pandas. They no longer walked While graduation activities looked very different from years past, the sentiment
into school side by side each morning, hair tousled and backpacks in tow. Never was the same for the 2020 Pandas. The day was filled with an abundance of
again would they celebrate mass together, sing out loud at Friday lunch with smiles along with a few tears. The Class of 2020 may have lost the last nine
each other or crowd into a booth in the CLC with their school friends. weeks of a regular high school experience due to COVID-19 but there are some
things even a global pandemic cannot take away - the NDA spirit. Notre Dame
While the losses of the Class of 2020 seemed immeasurable at times, NDA’s Academy’s Class of 2020 did not allow coronavirus to steal this special celebra-
seniors were “clothed with strength and dignity.” They showed up each day tion from them or stop them from saying goodbye to their teachers and admin-
for each class of non-traditional instruction. They worked hard and engaged in istrators. They did what NDA Pandas are prepared to do - they persevered and
meaningful learning online. They were grateful for all that Notre Dame Academy made the best of a difficult situation.
faculty, staff and administrators were doing to preserve the NDA senior traditions
that meant so much to them. The young women of NDA’s Class of 2020 have learned so many important life
lessons in their last nine weeks of high school, lessons that often take a lifetime
On Friday, April 24, seniors were allowed to come back to campus to pick up for others to grasp. They discovered perspective. They found out what means
their caps and gowns. They were told to stay in their cars and drive through the most to them and more importantly, who means the most to them. Notre
Marian Circle. All 126 seniors happily followed the rules to keep each other safe. Dame Academy will miss the young women of the Class of 2020 - every single
They were beaming as they pulled over the top of Hilton Drive for the first time one of them. The NDA community cannot wait to see the incredible differences
since that last normal school day in March. Faculty and staff members formed these wise young women will make in the future.
a pathway for the Class of 2020 to give them a wave hello and a masked smile.
The drive through was such a success, NDA administrators planned three more Look out world! NDA’s Class of 2020 is coming and they are ready to make a
of these special events including a first-ever drive through graduation. difference!
Sisterhood Happiness Pledge
From the Principal
I choose happiness for you
As I choose it for myself.
Blessings Alumnae, I choose happiness for our relationship
Families, and Friends of NDA!
Though our paths may vary.
Gratitude - it’s so important and often overlooked. This school year, along
with our theme of Cultivating Hope and Happiness, Strengthened by God’s
I choose happiness in our brief encounters.
Love, we have focused on developing an attitude of gratitude at NDA. I
would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the I choose happiness in our learning of life’s lessons.
faculty, staff and counselors at Notre Dame Academy.
I choose happiness in the friendships now experienced
We are incredibly blessed to have so many hard-working and dedicated educators at NDA who really care
about our students. They stepped up in so many ways throughout the last quarter of the 2019-20 school year And even those that are yet to come.
and now they are preparing for another challenging year to come. I cannot thank them enough for all they do
to encourage the health and wellbeing of our students while ensuring that they continue to receive a quality And though I may not always be at your side,
Notre Dame Academy education - even in difficult times.
One of our many amazing faculty members is Mr. Tom Richmond. Mr. Richmond teaches religion at NDA.
I pledge to you to always try to live in a way
Last October, Mr. Richmond wrote a pledge for our students to recite together at the culmination of our Com-
mon Reader Day. Our entire NDA community gathered in the gym for a prayer circle where we recited the
That will celebrate the goodness of what is given.
Sisterhood Happiness Pledge together. It was a very meaningful and moving experience for everyone and I
cannot wait until we are able to gather our students to recite this special pledge together again. The Sisters
of Notre Dame would tell us that the words Mr. Richmond wrote for that particular day were providential. I
would have to agree and when you read the pledge on the following page, I think you will see that Mr. Rich-
mond wrote our Sisterhood Happiness Pledge with divine foresight.
Another awesome educator at NDA, Mrs. Nancy Stratman, is retiring this year. Mrs. Stratman is a Social
Studies teacher who has inspired many Pandas over the years. She is a consummate educator. Her dedica-
tion to her students comes from her love of teaching and her passion for the work she does. The result of
her commitment is student success. Although Mrs. Stratman will be taking on the role of archivist at NDA,
she will be greatly missed as a member of our faculty. We wish her a very healthy and happy retirement.
Taking part in the Catholic education of the young women of NDA is an honor and I would like to express
my gratitude to you, our NDA alumnae, families and friends, for your continued prayers and support of Notre
Dame Academy.
In Notre Dame,
Jack VonHandorf
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Campus Notes NDA STUDENT COUNCIL NAMED
NASC National Gold Council of Excellence
CLASS OF 2020
TOP HONORS
Grace Caccavari Molly Kleier
Each year at NDA’s Senior Breakfast, the Provincial of the Sisters of Notre Dame of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province in Covington,
Kentucky, awards a graduate with the honor of the SND Distinguished Graduate Award. This year two members of the Class of 2020 were
honored with this award however, due to the global pandemic, Sr. Mary Ethel Parrott presented their awards to them on a Google Meet.
Congratulations to Notre Dame Academy’s Class of 2020 SND Distinguished Graduates - Grace Caccavari and Molly Kleier.
Grace is the daughter of Pete and Katie Caccavari of Cincinnati, Ohio. She will be studying Musical Theatre at Xavier University this
coming fall. Molly is the daughter of Dave and Jane Kleier of Ft. Wright, Kentucky. She will be studying Industrial Design at the University
SPIRIT OF INNOVATION CONTINUES THROUGH
of Cincinnati as a member of the Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) Program starting in August.
SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM AT NDA
The SND Distinguished Graduate Award recognizes graduates in schools sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame who are outstanding
witnesses to the values underlying Notre Dame education. The recipient of the award must be an accomplished student who is outstand-
ing in her care and respect for others. She exemplifies that she values her relationship with God and lives Gospel values in her daily life,
as is evident from outreach and service. She is a leader in her involvements and in the way she lives her life.
The recipient receives a medal, ordinarily to be worn at the public graduation ceremony. One side of the medal bears the inscription Congratulations to NDA’s Student Council who earned the National Council of Excellence Gold Award for the fourth year in a row!
“Sisters of Notre Dame” above the SND coat of arms. On the reverse side, the SND logo is surrounded by the words “Distinguished For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, NDA’s Student
Graduate Award.” At Notre Dame Academy, this medal is recognized as the highest honor and is usually the last award presented at the
final assembly. Council has been recognized as a 2020 National Gold Council of Excellence by National Student Council (NatStuCo). NDA is 1 of
3 schools in the entire state of Kentucky to have earned this recognition this year.
The names of the awardees are recorded each year in a book at the SND international headquarters in Rome. It is placed on an altar
dedicated to Sister Maria Aloysia, an outstanding educator who founded the Sisters of Notre Dame in Coesfeld, Germany. Graduates are “Receiving a National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on the part of the school to providing a
welcome to view the book if they have the good fortune to visit Rome.
strong, well-rounded student council program,” said Nara Lee, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
Congratulations to Laura Neltner and Rebecca Hammill. Laura Director of Student Leadership. “NatStuCo applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to
was named valedictorian of the Class of 2020 and Rebecca continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”
was named salutatorian. Since the announcement was unable
to be made at school this year, these seniors each received a
Mr. VonHandorf says Student Council “consistently looks at ways to engage the student body, generate school spirit, bring about
cookie bouquet over spring break giving them the good news.
positive change and reinforce the mission and vision of our school.” This has been especially evident as Student Council members
Laura is the daughter of Marc and Susan Neltner of Villa Hills, work to build community when learning from home.
Kentucky. She will be studying Business Analytics at the Univer-
sity of Cincinnati as a member of the Carl H. Lindner Honors-
PLUS Program this coming fall.
To meet the requirements for the National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addi-
tion to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, and a democratic election process, the councils have
Rebecca is the daughter of Rob and Andrienne Hammill of Cin-
demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and
cinnati, Ohio. She will be studying Systems Biology at Case
Western Reserve University this fall. community. Councils awarded the gold level of the award have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership. Way
to go, StuCo!
Laura Neltner Rebecca Hammill
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2020 15
THE PANDEMIC PROJECT NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
More Campus Notes In May, graphic design students were assigned the HONORS PATRONESS AT
Pandemic Project in which artist Kadir Nelson chal-
lenged students to create something that helped VIRTUAL MAY CROWNING
them and others to get to the next moment, the
PANDAS QUALIFY FOR next hour, the next day, or the next week. They were
challenged to create a piece to show where they’ve
FUTURE BUSINESS been, who they are and how they are going to move
forward. Here are a few examples of their work:
LEADERS OF AMERICA Ali Donnelly - I decided to use my laptop as a back-
ground because basically everything we do right
NATIONAL COMPETITION now is online.
While the Future Business Leaders of America State Competition looked quite different this year, Panda success remained the same. Due
to the coronavirus pandemic, for the first time in history, the FBLA State conference, usually held at Louisville’s Galt House Hotel, was
moved online. Despite the new structure, the following students placed in the top three of their respective events and will be moved on to
the National Conference, which was supposed to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 29 – July 2, but also moved online.
• Noelle Cottingham, Isabelle Cottingham & Cathrine Ghazala – 2nd Place – Sports Entertainment Management
• Sara Nageleisen – 3rd Place – Hospitality Management
As a school dedicated to Mary, our annual May Crowning
Ella Padgett - I used a puzzle that my mom and I ceremony is a very special celebration for us to honor our pa-
Congratulations are also in order to the following FBLA members, Sophia Ghazala, Bri Seibert, Phoebe Boyle, Isabelle Bailey, Sarah did together as a background. I then made all the troness, the Blessed Mother, and to reflect on our educational
Woodrum, Olivia Games, Caitlin Neely, Kate Joyce, Ellie Joyce, Lexi Foust, Elena Bruns, and Alexis Durik, on a fabulous year as well. mission. Although we were unable to gather as a community on
images of fun things we did during quarantine into
this important occasion due to COVID-19 restrictions, we were
puzzle pieces. able to share the ceremony virtually on Wednesday, May 6.
TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT NDA Each year the honor of crowning Mary goes to a senior. All
seniors are invited to submit a reflection about the Blessed
Mother and how they have viewed her as a role model. This
year the honor of crowning Mary went to Molly Kleier. In her
Earlier this school year, Mrs. Nancy Stratman received the Diocesan Excellence in Teaching reflection Molly wrote, “Through this global pandemic, I have a
Award at the Diocesan Senior Mass. This award is sponsored by Thomas More University and newfound appreciation for Mary’s devotion to the Lord. When
given each year at the senior mass. “Mrs. Stratman does many great things inside and outside the Angel Gabriel came to her, she took on the will of the Fa-
the classroom and deserves to be recognized for the impact she has had on her students,” said ther, not knowing what her future would hold. Just like Mary, I
NDA Principal Mr. Jack VonHandorf. When the award was announced at school, Mrs. Stratman have to accept the situation that is at hand and put my faith in
God. Like Mary, I had everything planned for the future. Now I
received a standing ovation from NDA students. After many years of making a difference in the Ellen Barlage - Throughout my neighborhood, peo- must move forward and simply trust in God.”
lives of her students, Mrs. Nancy Stratman is retiring from teaching social studies at NDA. She
ple have been putting stuffed bears and rainbows in
will continue to be part of the NDA community as the school’s archivist. We wish Mrs. Stratman The honor of carrying Mary’s crown went to Grace Caccavari.
the windows as a fun hunt activity for children. Par-
the very best in her retirement. In addition to carrying Mary’s crown, Grace shared her gift of
ents can drive their children around and search for
song at the virtual ceremony singing Immaculate Mary.
the bears as a fun way to get out of the house and
NDA science teacher Ms. Molly Proudfit was recently nominated
for the University of Kentucky’s Teachers Who Made a Difference bring joy during the quarantine.
program. Mrs. Proudfit was nominated by former student An-
gela Houston ’17 but unfortunately the ceremony was cancelled
due to COVID-19. In Angela’s nomination letter she wrote, “Mrs.
Proudfit is a teacher who always goes above and beyond for her students! She always found a way to
ensure we were keeping our critical thinking skills sharp, as they would get us far in life. She would not
only teach us the information needed to learn for class, but also valuable life lessons that would allow the
transition to the real world to be a little easier. She was not only a teacher but a mentor and role model to
me. She deserves this recognition more than anyone I know. She sparked my interest in the science field
and although I struggled in her class sometimes, she continued to encourage me. Thanks to her, I am get-
ting ready to go to grad school to pursue my Masters in Athletic Training!”
16 The Notre Damian | Summer 2020Susan Freihofer Stoddart 1985
Special Intentions In Memory of Deborah Thelen Ellis ’68 In Memory of Mary Ann Frommeyer
In Loving Memory Amy Middendorf Kennedy 1987
Emily Melching Michels 1988
Joan Evers Farmer 1949
by: Ron Ellis Neuroth ’65
by: Richard Neuroth
In Memory of Lois Schuett Fahey ’52
Carrie Mohr Tucker 1991 Janet Trenkamp Haenggi 1971
The Notre Dame Academy community by: Perry Hinkle In Memory of Loretta Mai Olding ’46
Mother of: Erin Dineen 1992
extends its deepest sympathy to the by: Ruth Scheve Schnurr ’46
families of our alumnae on the death of Cheryl Dorning Tallant 1966 Heather Hoefinghoff Jansen 1992
In Memory of The Fielding Family
their loved ones. These individuals will Debbie Browning Saas 1967 Sarah Reckers Prieshoff 1998
by: Martha Fielding Cicci ’73 In Memory of Dorothy Andejeski Schneider ’57
be remembered by the NDA students Karen Riedinger George 1970 Christina Porciello Moore 2002 Honorariums by: Pat Fox Berlage ’57
and faculty during their monthly mass-
Linda Riedinger Mays 1972 In Memory of Rita Haverbusch Fritz ’47 Judy Huesman Gerding ’57
es throughout the school year. We are
In Honor of Living and Deceased Class-
grateful for your continued support of Catherine Bittlinger Foltz 1973 Sister of: by: Dorothy Haverbusch ’56 Kay Doepker Grothaus ’57
mates of the Class of 1955
Notre Dame in the form of memorials, Christy Browning Moore 1973 Audrey Kathman Schmidt 1941 Millie Kilmer Hickman ’57
by: Mary Ann Blewett Robinson ’55
honorariums, and special intentions. Patricia Riedinger Eifert 1974 Virginia Wahoff Hammond 1942 In Memory of Eileen Kathman Harper ’49 Audrey Roser Pickett ’57
by: Roger Cole Janet Schumacher Schneider ’57
Julie Voet Capasso 1975 Evelyn Kathman Lohr 1944 In Honor of the Class of 2010
The Christopher Gist Historical Society
Alumnae: Karen Kanienberg-Grothaus 1975 Joan Schuett Boland 1947 by: Leslie Schellhaas Litmer ’10
Stella Schuette Konerman ’49 In Memory of Jane Summe
Margaret Koeninger Zink-Fritsch Gretchen Bittlinger Bloemer 1976 Elaine Bauereis 1950
John and Grace Hart ’50 Redemacker by: Gretchen Wessels Stephenson ’87
(1945 - Honorary Graduate) Mary Riedinger Mairose 1976 Betty Oberle Hils 1950 In Honor of Sr. Mary Magdelyn, SND
William Rowekamp
Juanita Mercurio Schroder 1945 Tina Bittlinger Graessle 1977 Shirley Mai Crowley 1951 by: Dr. Mike and Mrs. Sharon Petit
Jim and Kate Scheben In Memory of Eleanor Talbert
Phyllis Wahoff VonHolle 1945 Susan Holthaus Knasel 1978 Elaine Berling Kunzelman 1959 Charles Wietholter by: Maria Talbert Mistler ’60
In Honor of Connie Kaelin Roenker ’68
Loretta Mai Olding 1946 Jean Voet 1978 Martha Boh Kirby 1964 Mrs. John P. Williams Jr.
by: Pam Steltenkamp Summe ’68
Dorothy Oberle Wietmarschen 1946 Krista Summe Wilmink 1980 Doloures Boh Ryan 1968 In Memory of Joe and Doris Chappie ’44
Jeanne Banker Dorning 1947 Emily Bittlinger Freihofer 1982 Mary Elizabeth Boh Brady 1974 In Memory of Betty Haverbusch 48’, and Trimpe
In honor of Jack VonHandorf on his birthday
Martha Haverbusch ’54 by: Alice Trimpe ’74
Carol Bauereis Arstingstall 1948 Catherine Boerger Loesing 1982 Rita Boh Christy 1975 by: his prayer partner
by: Dorothy Haverbusch ’56
Kathleen McClorey Holthaus 1948 Sheila Summe Cooney 1986 Jessica Barron 2003
In Memory of Mary Carol Vogelpohl ’52
Eileen Kathman Harper 1949 Leslie Harper Hugo 1986
In Memory of Eileen Hebbeler ’50 by: Virginia Vogelpohl Adams ’49
Caryl Schuett Hinkle 1949
Jeanne Foote Vater Schabell 1949
Dianna Borne Schroer 1986
Betsy Summe Greenwell 1987
Brother of:
Anna Mae Melching Brueggeman 1947
In Memoriam by: Virginia Vogelpohl Adams ’49
In Memory of Robert Vogelpohl
Charlotte Hafele Wiechman 1949 Jane Marie Boerger-Doyle 1988 Phyllis Hellmann Herbst 1951 In Memory of Cary Schuett Hinkle ’49 by: Virginia Vogelpohl Adams ’49
Shirley Woeste Wetzel 1951 In Memory of Charlotte Kentrup Alexander ’62
Shirley Mae Berling Thompson 1951 Yvonne Tuemler-Holyoke 1989 by: Perry Hinkle
by: Pamela Kentrup Jones ’57
Mary Lou Thompson Boerger 1954 Jennifer Summe Long 1989 Doris Reinhold Delany 1953 In Memory of Phyllis Wahoff VonHolle ’45
Lois Molique Harding 1954 Tonya Thompson Stevie 1990 Roberta Koehler Williamson 1955 In Memory of Sr. Janet Marie Hoffman, SND ’58 by: Loretta Scherder McKinley ’45
In Memory of Chuck Berger
Sr. Mary Noella McEntee, SND 1957 by: Sue Loebker Higgins ’58
Dorothy May Andejeski Schneider 1957 Melissa Tuemler 1994 by: Judy Berger Collins ’68
Marilynn McEntee 1960 Mary Jane Steffen Kelly ’58 In Memory of Ben Wessels
Sr. Janet Marie Hoffman (Sr. Mary Vincent), Mary Riesenbeck
by: Carly Hall
SND 1958 Father of: Joan De Jaco Blankenship 1964 Mark and Cathy Berger ’72 Wilcox
In Memory of Kathleen McClorey Holthaus ’48
Sr. Mary Rosanne Boh, SND 1961 Ann Maier 1972 Mary Lou Beagle Westling 1967
by: Jeanne McKinley Dressman ’48 In Memory of Dorothy Oberle Wiet-
Betsy Melching Hausfeld 1976 Peggy Schabell Raum 1972 In Memory of Tim Brennan
marschen ’46
Mary “Pink” Maier Bates 1977 Jeanette Kuhnell Roland 1976 by: Sharon Fedders
Husband of: In Memory of Georgina Garamy-Kossuthi by: Ruth Scheve Schnurr ’46
Jeannette Rauf Melching 1951 Ellen Clark Torbeck 1977 Jill Shelton Ditzel 1983 by: Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Longshore
In Memory of Mary Ann Haverbusch Brown ’50
Patricia Hickey Mohr 1951 Maria Melching Meyer 1978 Meredith Schickling Briede 1991 In Memory of Louis Hellmann
by: Dorothy Haverbusch ’56
Donna Sue Worland O’Day 1955 Cindy Mohr Dunaway 1979 Jodi Shelton Isenberg 1992 In Memory of Judith Morrison Kramer ’58 by: Larry and MaryJo Locklane
Mara Schickling Kreiling 1998 by: James and Barbara Morrison ’65 Tretter
Gay Faigle Middendorf 1958 Maureen Mohr Coppage 1981 In Memory of Lynne Kentrup Connery ’58
Lynn Borchers Bedingfield 1966 Julie Maier Daily 1981 by: Pamela Kentrup Jones ’57
In Memory of Barb Massman Please note that this compilation is from
Georgianne Laible Kitch 1968 Laurie Menzer Perry 1981 Son of: March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020. We apolo-
by: Janine Hill
Patricia Seelie Wondrely 1968 Jane Hellmann Noll 1981 Mary Wesselman Justice 1945 In Memory of Anne Pauly Droege ’39 gize for any omissions or inaccuracies. Our
Mary Suzanne McCormack Shumate 1959 by: Marge Droege Kuhlman ’64 expression of sympathies relies on notification
Sue Shook Palmer 1969 Andrea Menzer-Feebeck 1983 In Memory of Norma Mendez
from family and friends. To send information
Lisa Knipper Dorger 1982 Katie Maier Nauglebaugh 1983 Denise Gehring Schickling 1965 by: Adriana Mendez ’68 to the Advancement Office, visit the Alumnae
In Memory of Shelly Goetz Duncan ’86
Schelli Hoefinghoff Schroder 1983 section of the website: www.ndapandas.org or
by: Diane Haysh
In Memory of Thomas Morehead email notredamian@ndapandas.org.
by: Margaret Vormbrock Morehead ’47
18 The Notre Damian | Summer 2020 The Notre Damian | Summer 2020 19Advancing the Mission
Notre Dame Academy Alumnae Annual Fund
2020 Spring Service Grant Opportunity Deemed a
Sports Update
The Women Making A Difference (WMAD) Service Grant was created in 2018 to
further the mission of Notre Dame Academy in educating women to make a differ-
Success
ence in the world. The purpose of this grant is to enable the recipient to continue
Unfortunately, the spring sports season was cut short for our student Thank you to all of our alumnae, parents,
the ethic of service as she actively engages in seeding and developing an outreach
athletes due to COVID-19 restrictions. Our Bass Fishing, Lacrosse, past parents and friends who contributed
project that addresses an imminent societal need. Money from the annual WMAD
Softball, Tennis and Track & Field Pandas were just finishing try- to the 2019-20 Annual Fund. The success
Upcoming Events outs and conditioning when their season was abruptly cancelled
luncheon is set aside each year to fund the program and service opportunities.
of this fund would not have been possible
by the KHSAA. This was tough for all of our student athletes but without you and the support of the entire
July Alumnae who are interested in completing a service project are encouraged to
it was especially difficult for our senior athletes finishing their high Notre Dame Academy community.
17-18 Class of 2020 Graduation Celebration submit a grant application. Due to the unusual covid-19 circumstances this year,
school athletic careers. We wish our graduates well in their future
the deadline for the 2020 application has been extended to September 15, 2020.
20-23 Leadership Summit endeavors. Your generosity to the Annual Fund has
20-31 FR iPad set up enabled us to supplement the tuition,
For more information regarding the WMAD Service Grant, visit the Alumnae section
We are happy to announce that our student athletes are slowly which is paid by the school families, as
31 Golf Outing of our website or email Nancy Goeke at goeken@ndapandas.org.
returning to campus to begin conditioning for the 2020-21 school well as to provide scholarship and work
year. We believe that physical activity is an important component of study opportunities for students who oth-
a healthy, well-rounded student. Our goal is to create a safe train- erwise might not be able to attend Notre
August ing environment for our student athletes to participate in physical Dame Academy. You have made a differ-
3-5 Bridge Program activity while practicing safety measures to mitigate the spread of Marian Circle ence in the lives of the students of today
and your support will continue to benefit
Commemorative
10 Freshman/New Student Orientation COVID-19. To that end, teams are following all guidelines set for
by the KHSAA, CDC, NKY Health Department, the Kentucky De- the students of tomorrow.
12 First Day of School
14 No School: Feast of the Assumption
partment of Education and the Diocese of Covington.
Bricks and The Notre Dame Academy financial An-
Theatre Seats nual Report and complete listing of all
Welcome to the benefactors will be published and distrib-
uted later in the fall of 2020. Donations
September
7 No School: Labor Day PANDA FAMILY We are currently offering NDA alumnae
made using the remittance envelope in
the centerfold of this issue of the Notre
30 Informational Coffee Damian will be credited to the 2020-21
Please join us in congratulat- including our 2020 graduates a special
for Prospective Parents
ing NDA Athletic Director, My- price of $150 per brick and theatre seat. Annual Fund.
If you are not an alumna, bricks can be
anna Webster and her family
Thank
purchased for $300.
on their new addition!
October
All of the proceeds from this program will
1 Foundation Day Mrs. Webster gave birth to a be designated for the Sister Mary Agnetis
beautiful baby boy in April. Scholarship Fund. If you are interested,
Y ou !
8, 9 No School: PD Days
Colin James Webster came fill out the form on page 33 and return
17 Autumn Gala it to NDA. Please know that we are so
into the world at 8 pounds 14
grateful for your support of Notre Dame
ounces and 21.5 inches long.
Academy and look forward to our contin-
Please keep Mrs. Webster ued relationship in the future.
and her family in your prayers.
20 The Notre Damian | Summer 2020 The Notre Damian | Summer 2020 21Forever
NDA
A LEGACY SOCIETY
FOR
NDA’s Family Tree
Honors Generations
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY of Graduates
Notre Dame Academy is grateful for the sac-
rifice and commitment many families have
Leaving A Legacy for Notre Dame Academy made over the years in order to provide their
Each of us has an opportunity to create a legacy- you don’t have to be Save the Date for the daughters with a Catholic education rooted
in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
2020 Autumn Gala
wealthy or “of a certain age” to start thinking about yours. Through- These young women have grown into gen-
out the years, NDA has directly benefited from generous individuals erations of women making a difference.
who included Notre Dame Academy as part of their legacy. Their be-
Save the date for the 2020 Autumn Gala, scheduled for Saturday, October
quests ranged from significant major gifts to modest ones, and many To honor the generations of families who
17. Planning is in full swing for what is NDA largest and best attended fun-
in between. Their planned gifts ensured that their gifts of today would draiser of the year. Because of the concerns for mass attendance at live have attend Notre Dame Academy, there is
greatly impact the security of NDA in the future. events this year, the executive committee has made the decision to trans- a family tree display in Alumnae Hall. On this
form the Gala into a live virtual event. You will be able to attend the Gala tree there are leaves recognizing families
from the comfort of your own home, or you can gather some friends together who have had four or more sisters graduate
The Notre Dame Academy Forever NDA Legacy Society was established to recognize individuals who have included NDA in their estate for your own watch party! from NDA. Surrounding the tree are clouds
plans. Ensuring that the Academy receives a gift is a wonderful way to leave a legacy and is as simple as contacting NDA or having a recognizing families who have had four or
discussion with your counsel as to the most effective way to participate in our planned giving program. As a member of the Forever NDA Be assured that the Gala will be an exciting evening to remember, all the more generations of graduates from Notre
Legacy Society, you can be assured that your gift will help secure quality education for future generations of NDA students. while securing much-needed resources for NDA. All details regarding the
Dame Academy.
Gala will soon be forthcoming, but be sure to mark your calendar for Satur-
day, October 17. You won’t want to miss this evening to remember!
All leaves and clouds are provided on a re-
If you have already made plans to include Notre Dame Academy in your will, or once you have done so, please notify us so we may
Special thanks to the following who are serving on the 2020 Gala Executive quest basis. If you and your family qualify for
include you in our Forever NDA Legacy Society. For more information about including Notre Dame Academy in your estate plan or to
Committee: either a leaf or cloud but you are not sure
begin the conversation, please contact Nancy Goeke at 859.292.1851 or goeken@ndapandas.org. On behalf of the students of today
if one already exists, you can check online
and the students of tomorrow, we say, “Thank You.” https://www.ndapandas.org/alumnae/leaf-
Laura Koehl Sister Mary Paul Ann Hanneken Cheri Padgett
Jack VonHandorf Jan Hanser Gail Peace and-cloud.aspx or contact Leanne Kirn at
kirnl@ndapandas.org or 859-292-1827.
Nancy Goeke Kathleen Hardig Becky Quigley
Is Notre Dame Academy currently in your will or estate plans? Taffy Hebbeler Betsy Hausfeld Beth Schwebler
Would you like more information regarding the Forever NDA Legacy Society? Jennifer Bailey Cindy Hemsath Marilyn Slaughter
Jennifer Batshoun Co Co James Beth Smith
Please fill out this form and mail it to: Notre Dame Academy Denise Bowman Leanne Kirn Julie Spellman
Nancy Goeke Holly Danneman Jane Kleier Sue Sturgeon
1699 Hilton Drive
Cara Dorning Karen Kleman Annette Theissen
Park Hills, KY 41011
Gina - Dan Fries Sherry Muck Kylie VonHandorf
____ I have remembered Notre Dame Academy in my estate plans.
Monica Ginney Sister Mary Rachel Nerone
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____ I am interested in receiving more information as to how Notre Dame Academy can become part of my estate plans.
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The Notre Damian | Summer 2020 23News for Alumnae NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ALUMNAE THANK
YOU!
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
ON THE FRONT LINE OF COVID-19
Notre Dame Academy’s Alumnae Office quickly became aware of many Pandas who serve on the front lines of this pandemic. Many are
doctors, nurses, pharmacists, first responders, physical and occupational therapists, restaurant owners and servers, and grocery store
personnel.
We have a growing list of front line alumnae continuing to help in all facets of the pandemic. Just as our alumnae were taught to always
make a difference in the world while they were students at NDA, that goal of service is ever present throughout their daily lives.
WELCOME Please keep your eye on our Notre Dame Academy Alumnae Facebook page for our daily feature of a front line alumna. You can check
out our complete list of front line alumnae below. If you know of an NDA graduate who is making a difference during COVID-19 that is
TO OUR NEWEST
not on this list, please contact NDA Alumnae Coordinator, Monica Ginney, at ginneym@ndapandas.org or complete the form on page 32.
ALUMNAE Lynn Durstock Beck, 1971
Jayne Burke Beiting, 1974
Dr. Michelle Murray Tibbs, 1974
Victoria Asher Wright, 1990
Dr. Rachel Arlinghaus Lehmkuhl, 1991
Dr. Holly Graziani Danneman, 1992
Brittany Adair, 2007
Carly Nessler Schorr, 2007
Melissa Janszen Bates, 2007
Dr. Debbi Borchers, 1975 Krista Cahill Fowler, 1993 Anna Hellmann Thamann, 2007
President’s Blog This year was quite different for our
Pat Brungs Metzger, 1975
Mary Catalano Neuhaus, 1976
Joy Stephens Suwinski, 1994
Abbie Bohman Hanka, 1994
Ashley Estes, 2008
Courtney Thomas Pemberton, 2008
NDA President Dr. Laura Koehl has Class of 2020, but we made Gradu- Linda Cummings Buckley, 1976 Stephanie Bultman Bessler, 1994 Caitlin Clark Hohman, 2009
Nisia Thornton, 1976 Dr. Michelle Dixon Eckerle, 1994 Arielle Milner Harp, 2009
created an online blog to stay in touch ation Day as special as possible for Meg Kelly Wellbrock, 1977 Sara Germann Scott, 1994 Caroline Wise, 2009
and share ideas and inspirations with them. The girls still received their se- Peggy Williams George, 1977 Emily Weil Ireland, 1995 Kia Bakunawa, 2010
our NDA community as we take on the Beverly Rosing Furnish, 1978 Dr. Emily Woltermann Dozier, 1996 Katelyn Haas Johnson, 2010
nior gift, which is normally given at their Dr. Carol Steltenkamp Jansen, 1979 Dr. Amanda Fox Dropic, 1997 Katie Russo, 2010
challenges of COVID-19 and its effect Lee Ann Ernst Goessling, 1980 Dr. Amanda Bressler Von Hoene, 1998 Catie Ammerman Meier, 2010
on all of us. You can find the blog here: Senior Luncheon, however since that
Sharon Nolan Dickman, 1980 Amy Lamb Carnohan, 1998 Dr. Chelsea Esmeier, 2010
https://wwwndapandas.org. particular event had to be cancelled Judy Anderson Schieman, 1981 Maydie Wilcox Conkin, 1998 Amy Frommeyer, 2011
Jeanine Cummings Horner, 1981 Katie Lonneman Kiely, 1998 Krista Waugaman, 2011
due to the pandemic, we honored them Dr. Kelly Decker Brunson, 1982 Lindsay Harmon Weaver, 1999 Jennifer (Jenn) Case Capek, 2011
on May 22, their drive-thru graduation Dana Stephens Wall, 1982 Nicole Smith Giancola, 1999 Dr. Rebecca Wuestefeld Morris, 2011
Fran Metzger Urbina, 1982 Sara Hammond, 1999 Sarah Lawhead, 2011
day, in a couple of unique ways. Amy Messmer Gibbs, 1983 Jennifer Ferguson Martinkovic, 2000 Erin Pemberton Gartrell, 2011
2020 Golden Girls Tami Tipton Eckerle, 1983
Dr. Sheila Cahill Harmeling, 1984
Stefanie Jones Raab, 2000
Adrienne Conrad, 2000
Taylor Abner, 2011
Katie Metzger, 2011
Each girl received a personalized Nancy Wermeling Hacker, 1984 Jane VonLehman Nordman, 2000 Maria Pohlabeln, 2012
Celebration alumna certificate, as well as a “Hope” Denise Dorning Walsburger, 1984 Lauren Counts Drotleff, 2001 Claire Deglow, 2012
Lori Moore Staggs, 1985 Dr. Katie Goeke Meister, 2002 Karly Schmidt, 2012
bracelet signifying our good wishes for Dr. Ann Reed Macke, MD, 1985 Dr. Amanda Hemmer, 2002 Ali Kloska O’Conner, 2012
Lee Ann Metzger Burk, 1985 Jennifer Pettibone Gastenveld, 2002 Alli Michael Lang, 2012
Notre Dame Academy will celebrate them as they enter the next chapter of Lisa Maile Lankheit, 1986 Catherine Weber Zerhusen, 2002 Kaitlyn Kaufman, 2012
the Class of 1970 as the newest Gold- their lives. Lesley Harper Hugo, 1986 Kathleen Sweeney Siegrist, 2003 Katie Averdick, 2013
en Girls. Our Golden Girls Celebration Jeanne Ruwe Zeis, 1986 Amanda Groth Tilden, 2003 Abby Atkins, 2013
Joelle Dames Michels, 1986 Clare Tewes Cross, 2003 Sydney Schuler, 2013
honors NDA alumnae who graduated Our 2020 graduates now join the ranks Kathie Cooney Nelms, 1986 Dr. Rebecca Popham, 2003 Kiersten Furnish Proctor, 2013
fifty years ago or more. This year, due Cecilia Brungs Freihofer, 1987 Dr. Alisha Rust Kuntz, 2003 Hannah Thelen, 2013
of more than 13,000 proud alumnae. Lynne Berkemeier Daley, 1987 Natalie Stegman Thamann, 2003 Olivia Voskuhl, 2013
to the pandemic, the celebration has Amy Foltz Chapman, 1988 Rebecca Sterling, 2003 Bethany Tabeling, 2013
We look forward to seeing how these
been postponed until Spring or Sum- Julie Exterkamp Darpel, 1988 Mandy Silber Gonzales, 2003 Jessie Lankheit, 2014
Pandas will continue to make a differ- Jamie Kuehne Hignite, 1988 Lauren Schawe Sullivan, 2003 Kendall Darpel, 2014
mer 2021. The Alumnae Relations Of- Amy Wehrman, 1988 Carolynn Weber Horn, 2003 Alli Darpel, 2014
ence in the world!
fice has been in contact with the 1970 Ivy Gerrein Flynn, 1988 Emily Stover Garrison, 2004 Maddie Rose, 2014
Karen Franxman Burke, 1989 Diana Kolentse Gorman, 2004 Hannah Dietz, 2014
Class Captain. We will definitely cel- Laura Janszen Arentsen, 1990 Brittany Elfers Cummings, 2005 Carlie Eckerle, 2014
ebrate and honor our Class of 1970 Please see the accompanying article Jeannie Purcell Hampton, 1990 Christina Lanham Niemer, 2005 Morgan Bosley, 2014
as the newest Golden Girls in the near about the new “Senior-Alumnae Sis- Susan Kluemper, 1990 Olivia Johnson, 2005 Kristen Tabeling, 2014
Kim Franxman Martin, 1990 Kara Knochelman, 2005 Lauren Finn, 2015
future. terhood” project enjoying its inaugural Paula Minning, 1990 Theresa Osterman Wassler, 2005 Michelle Wykle-Hebenstreit, 1991
year on page 26. Kristie Thelen McManus, 1990 Laura Buckley Greis, 2006 Kate Lonneman, 2015
Dr. Kim Vormbrock, 1990 Dr. Alison Cummings, 2007 Libby Greenwell, 2016
Lisa Menne Adkins, 1990 Stephanie Rose, 2007 Names are as of June 26, 2020
24 The Notre Damian | Summer 2020 The Notre Damian | Summer 2020 25You can also read
