Volume 68 • No. 1 • Winter 2011
2011 Distinguished Alumna Nominees
How did your
education at Little
Flower influence
your life?
My Catholic
education at LF
thoroughly prepared me to go on
to attend nursing
Barbara DeCarlo
school and later
Ambacher ’69
obtain my BS in
Business.
The
strict atmosphere taught me to follow
rules and the consequences of breaking
rules.
What would you tell today’s students
they should take with them when leaving LF?
Loyalty and friendships. Never forget what LF has done for you in shaping
your life. Every opportunity you get,
come back and give back to the school.
In a class of over 600 girls, I didn’t know
everyone, but the true friends I made are
still my best friends today.
What was your most significant experience as a student?
My most significant experience was
being in the music department (percussion section) and playing in the band and
orchestra. It was a major commitment of
time, but I think this was my very
favorite thing about being at LF. We
learned each instrument as an individual
but then became part of the whole team.
Who was your role model/mentor at
LF?
I would say the Sisters of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary. I spent the
majority of my time with them since I
was involved in the music program. The
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How did your education at Little
Flower influence
your life?
My education
at Little Flower
made me believe
in myself, and
instilled self – confidence that previArlene McKeown
McMahon ’61
ously was lacking.
I was very shy as a
freshman, but my teachers thought I could
be successful in anything.
What would you tell today’s students
they should take with them when leaving Little Flower?
The memories…I have such fond
memories of my years at Little Flower.
We observed silence on Thursdays,
throughout the day, and there was silence
always in the chapel corridor. Coming
from eight years of public school, I loved
wearing the uniform in an all-girls
school and when sister said to do something, you did it.
What was your most significant experience as a student?
From the first day of school, I was
challenged. I was given two languages
on my first roster despite my mother’s
coming to school to express her anxiety.
Sister said I could do it and I did. I finished with first honors.
My worst experience was when I got
my first and only detention for popping a
bag when there was silence after lunch
for prayers. I learned from that to growup and be a better person.
Who was your role model/mentor at
Little Flower and why?
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Dolly Ellis
Brophy ’59
How did your
education at Little
Flower influence
your life?
My education at LF helped
put me on the
right path to a
good Catholic
life and helped
me maintain my
Catholicism in
my daily life.
What would you tell today’s students
they should take with them when leaving Little Flower?
I would tell the girls, today, to start
with little things and grow from there.
You find it really is in the little things
that we progress, just as our patroness,
St. Therese, told us.
What was your most significant experience as a student?
For me, the most significant experience was learning how St. Therese
strived not so much to do great things,
but just many little things on a daily
basis.
Who was your role model/mentor at
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WE APOLOGIZE –
In our 2009-2010 Annual Report
of Gifts we inadvertently omitted
the following Matching Gifts:
Merck Company Foundation –
Anonymous;
PECO – Mary Anne Delaney
Benedict ’74;
Susquehanna Investment Group –
Amy Hanssens ’90
From the President’s desk . . .
Dear Alumnae and Friends!
Happy New Year! May God
look upon us with kindness and
give us peace as we enter the second decade of the “new” millennium!!
As we have just celebrated the
birth of Jesus during the Christmas
season, I am reminded of Blessed
Teresa of Calcutta’s words: “It is
Christmas every time you let God
Sister Donna Shallo, love others through you…yes, it is
I.H.M., LF President Christmas every time you smile at
your brothers and sisters and offer
them your hand.” You are offering us your “hand” every time
you send us a donation from your hard-earned dollars. Daily
you are enabling us to bring Christ’s message to our wonderful teenagers in a safe and happy environment. On behalf of
all of us at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, I
thank you for bringing “Christmas” into our lives here at
Little Flower by your on-going generous support and in particular during the first half of this school year. We have gratefully received over $500,000 thus far towards our budget goal
of $900,000. If you have not yet sent us your Annual Fund
donation, you still have time—may we please hear from you
by June 30?
At the various reunions and luncheons during the first half
of the year, I shared the following with those in attendance
and now I would like all of you to know that we were and still
are saddened over the closing of North Catholic and Cardinal
Dougherty High Schools. Over the summer, the presidents
were invited to walk through those schools to designate items
that would be of use in their schools. From North Catholic, I
asked for the ceremonial crucifix since North was our
"Brother School" and so many of our Alumnae married North
men in addition to the
many fathers and grandfathers who graduated
North. At all of our liturgies, we always pray for
our Alumnae and now
with the North crucifix in
prominent view at Mass,
we have included praying
for the living and
deceased members of
North Catholic's Alumni.
Since his Eminence
Cardinal Dougherty is
the founder and builder
of Little Flower, I asked
for the oil painting
of Cardinal Dougherty
that had been in the
auditorium of Cardinal
Dougherty High School.
Now it is in the front of
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Little Flower's auditorium. We
have 37 transfer students from
Cardinal Dougherty along with 5
faculty members, so I am sure it is
a comfort to them to see that familiar portrait when they are in our
auditorium.
I have some good news to
share with you regarding the
school.
• Before we left for the
Christmas holidays, we received
the formal documentation of our
Middle States Certification—Little
Flower is accredited through
December, 2017! The school will
submit a mid-point review in 3
years. In 2015, we will begin the
accreditation process all over again for the 2017 certification…
• On December 21, Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald, who oversees Catholic education in the Archdiocese, celebrated Mass for
our school community. In a letter to me, Bishop remarked, “I
was very impressed with all that I saw at the school and the students were very courteous and friendly. It was quite obvious
that the students love their school very much. I commend you
and your staff for all you are doing to see that the girls receive
the best Catholic Education possible.”
• Our students, under the direction of Ms. Brooke Hauer
and Ms. Maureen Gillespie, helped 31 families celebrate
Christmas through their donations to Operation Santa Claus.
Once again, our students responded so generously to the
needs of others. At Thanksgiving time, they supplied food
baskets to 34 families.
• Mayor Nutter initiated his VIP Program a couple of years
ago (Very Impressive Performers). To qualify, students have
to be present and on time every day in the 1st Quarter and
have grades of 90 or above in every subject. I am happy to
report that we had 36 students who qualified.
• Our Model UN students had an excellent season this past
fall. Twice they earned a “gavel” for their outstanding participation—at the Model UN Conferences at Father Judge High
School and at Salesianum.
• For those who live in the area, if you would like to spend
two hours of entertainment back at Little Flower, please
attend our performances of “All Shook Up” Friday and
Saturday, February 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday,
February 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. We have
secured parking☺
Thank you again for your love and loyal support of this
wonderful school. We are so blessed that you hold Little
Flower in such high regard. God bless you!
Fondly,
Sister Donna Shallo, IHM
President
AdvAncement notes . . .
Dear Alumnae and Friends:
The Advent and Christmas
Seasons seem to have passed more
quickly than usual, and a new year
is upon us. I hope when you
receive this Sequel, you can already
say that 2011 has been good to you.
God continues to bless Little
Flower in so many, many ways.
Many of these blessings come to us
through you, our devoted, faithful
Sister
Joan M. Ames, IHM alumnae and friends. Your continDirector of Advancement ued support and generosity to Little
Flower helps award tuition assistance to present Little Flower students. As tuition continues
to increase, and so many families struggle in our present economy, we are even more committed to providing financial aid
to our students. A special thank you to the families of our
deceased alumnae who designated Memorial Donations to
Little Flower.
A sincere thank you to the girls from the classes of ’50, ’55,
’60, ’65, ’70, ’90, ’95, ’00, and ’05 who generously gave their
time and energy to organize their Class Reunions.
Job well done, girls! If you feel inclined to chair or cochair your reunion, I would be more than happy to meet
with you and help in any way possible Please contact me at
[email protected] or at 215-455-6900 ext. 118.
If you live in or plan to visit Florida, California, or
Arizona, Regional Reunions are planned for February
and March. As details become available, they will be
posted on the Alumnae page of Little Flower’s
website:www.littleflowerhighschool.org
During the month of March, we engage in our Annual
Phon-a-thon, which generates about $55,000. We really need
your help to make this venture as successful as possible.
Many alumnae really look forward to hearing the voice of
another alum. Please consider coming to Little Flower for an
evening (or two) to make phone calls. It really is a rewarding
experience.
As a more efficient way of communicating with you, our
alumnae and friends, we will begin using Constant Contact in
the near future. Want to be in the KNOW? Just send your
email address to [email protected]
For the Flossie Shop, Reunion Updates, Online Giving,
Email Addresses, check us out at: www.littleflowerhighschool.org
Thank you so much for your continued love and support
of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls.
Gratefully,
Sister Joan M. Ames, IHM
Director of Advancement
AlumnAe AssociAtion news . . .
Dear Alumnae:
Little Flower’s Alumnae Board
wishes each and every member a
Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year.
Best of luck to you and your families
in 2011.
Our Annual Communion Mass
and Luncheon held on November 7,
2010 at St. Peter’s in Merchantville
and The Pennsauken Country Club
Ann Marie
was well attended. Next year, our
Brown Hill ’72
Communion Mass and Luncheon will
be in Philadelphia, at St. Katherine of Siena Parish, on
November 6, 2011. Please mark your calendar.
Joan Schott, once again, chaired the Annual Christmas
Luncheon on December 11, 2010 at Rosewood Caterers and
outdid herself. The gifts were very nice, and everyone had a
great time. Over 175 women attended this “Christmas
Reunion”. Thank you, Joan, for all the hard work involved in
planning this wonderful event for our members.
Please join our members at the Annual Mass of
Thanksgiving at the Carmelite Monastery on April 5, 2011.
The Sisters at the Monastery so look forward to our coming
each year.
Summer Fest, held annually at Westy’s Irish Pub in North
Wildwood, is on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Last year, I
moved the starting time to 5:00 PM to accommodate those
who wanted a “beach” day, or those who cannot get into
Wildwood due to the traffic. This was a big success, so we will
again begin at 5:00 PM. It really is a great time. Consider joining us this year.
The Alumnae Association held its first overnight trip this
past fall. We went to Salem, MA from October 21 to October
23. Jan Paytas, an LF graduate, was our tour guide and did a
fabulous job. She made my job easy. Thank you so much to
her for everything. We had one full bus and all who attended
had a really great time. There was much laughter throughout
the trip; new friends were made; and by the end of the trip, it
felt like we had known each other for years. Thanks to everyone who attended.
Trips for Fall 2011 are in the early planning stage. Further
information will be in the Summer Sequel. If you have any
questions, or suggestions for either an overnight or a day trip,
please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
Looking forward to hearing from you.
May St. Therese bless you and your families. Because of
the hard work, support, love and loyalty of the administration,
teachers, students, parents, and of course, our alumnae, Little
Flower continues to thrive. Thank you so much for all that you
continue to do.
AnnMarie Brown Hill ’72
President – Little Flower Alumnae Association
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sister donnA’s PlAnned GivinG messAGe
Happy New Year! We have just enjoyed the beautiful season of Christmas, celebrating the awesome gift of God the
Father, through the person of His Son, Jesus. Because of this,
Christmas is a time of gift giving and I would like to thank the
members of our Little Flower Legacy Society for their gift of
remembering Little Flower in their will. We welcome into
Little Flower’s Legacy Society our newest members since
July:
Claire Miller Cope, ’50
Marie Druding, ’55
Ann Marie Fleming Garraty, ’49
Helen Magee, ’63
Margaret White Rushford ’60
students can be impacted by your thoughtfulness and generosity. This is a suggestion—Do you have a paid-up insurance
policy that is no longer needed? You can donate it to Little
Flower as part of your will.
If you have already included Little Flower in your estate
plans, please let us know so that we can thank you at our
Annual Legacy Society Event on May 19. If you have any
questions, etc. please contact Sister Donna at 215-455-6900,
ext. 112.
I would like to thank Joanne Conway Klatt, ’58 for sharing
her reasons for becoming a Little Flower Legacy Society
member with us in this edition of The Sequel.
The final expression of your wishes for your loved ones
and concern for your family and friends is recorded in a will.
If you do not have a will, please make a New Year’s resolution to contact your attorney and/or financial adviser soon to
discuss this important matter.
While you are planning for the future needs of your family and reviewing your assets, please keep in mind the needs of
Little Flower so that FUTURE generations of Little Flower
God bless you and have a Happy and
Healthy New Year!
Sister Donna Shallo, IHM
President
Little Flower Legacy Society
The Little Flower Legacy Society membership includes our cherished alumnae and friends
who, as loyal visionaries and generous benefactors, have included Little Flower in their Will or
estate plan. Through their Planned Gift, they have committed to securing the mission and the
legacy of Little Flower into the future.
Mary Ann Keegan ’41
Gloria Flick Lehr ’42
Dolores Riley Esmonde ’43
Dorothy Joret Davidson ’44
Maureen Quirk Harrigan ’45
Susan Kiefer Hartman ’45
Clare Dwyer Bracelin ’46
Helen Kurz ’46
Mary Harkins Trimboli ’46
Anne Moore ’47
Marilyn Brennan McAneney ’48
*Ann Marie Fleming Garraty ’49
Eleanor Javage Sokusky ’49
Rosemarie Noller Speitel ’49
*Claire Miller Cope ’50
Madeline Attanasio DiPasquale ’50
Joan-Kathleen White Knebels ’50
Noreen Jackson Waldstedter ’50
Anita Maxheimer Burns ’52
Rosemarie Butter Squeri ’52
Arlene Lyons Gaynor ’53
Margaret Thompson Hogan ’53
Bernadette Maguire ’53
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Margaret Short McParland ’53
Mary Ellen Dailey Parkins ’53
Adele Droege Bradley ’54
Dora Duerr Scogna ’54
*Marie Druding ’55
Carole McVeigh Lally ’55
Beatrice Braun Lock ’55
Mary Gill Hornsby ’56
Wanda Wesolowski ’56
Stella Pokrywka Skibniowsky ’57
Alice Grimes Donnelly ’58
Joanne Conway Klatt ’58
Margaret DeMarkis Marasco ’58
Jeanne Sigwart Palaitis ’58
Arlene Liberatore Petruzzo ’58
Mary Donohoe Hauser ’60
*Margaret White Rushford ’60
Patricia Hynes ’62
Denise Lambe ’62
*Helen Magee ’63
Mary Anne Greene Jackson ’65
Judy Belcak Basara ’66
Patricia Palka Ward ’66
Joan Tricoski Keller ’69
Kathleen Ott ’69
Karen Hnizdo Prince ’73
Christine Girard Tracy ’83
Eileen Dolan McCarron ’86
Amy Steinmetz Carthy ’87
Marcella Rack Kraycik ’89
Anonymous (6)
* new members since July 1, 2010
† deceased
Elizabeth Sawchynski O'Donnell ’41 †
Mary Dean Morris ’44 †
Mary Hesch Gregory ’46 †
Geraldine Gatzmer Thompson ’46 †
Theresa Keller ’47 †
Mary Haggerty Quinn ’47 †
Elizabeth Uhl Songster ’48 †
Rita McLaughlin ’49 †
Dr. Helen Oels ’49 †
Catherine Young ’50 †
Ann Marie Kerper ’53 †
Why I Joined Little Flower’s Legacy Society
If you are like me, the first thing I
do when The Sequel arrives, is turn to
the back pages to check the postings
of my former classmates. At this time
in our lives, we are reading about new
grandchildren, retirements, and
Joanne Conway Klatt, ‘58 anniversary celebrations. Remaining
connected over the years to Little
Flower has been very important to me.
When the summer issue of The Sequel arrived, I hope you
noticed the bottom of the first page. It read – “Congratulations
to the members of the Class of 2010!” You would have read
about the outstanding granting of awards and scholarships of
over $7,000,000! Only a dedicated and caring faculty, and
committed student body, could have achieved this remarkable
result. We have so much of which to be proud as Alumnae.
For some time now, I have been making donations for the
current needs of the students and the school, but as years pass,
I want to be sure the present students and the FUTURE students have the same opportunity I had, enjoying the special
friendships and the total positive experience of being at Little
Flower. So, I joined the Legacy Society and named the school
in my Will. I invite you to join me in this endeavor. In this
way, we are ensuring that the gifts we give continue to benefit
future students.
When I meet fellow graduates, I always brag about how the
sisters and staff have cared for the buildings. Now, we have
the Fine Arts Building to brag about, too. If you have not been
back to visit the school for a while, I suggest you set a date and
come with a classmate or friend. You will be so pleased to see
how well the school is maintained. To see the enthusiasm,
school spirit, and pride of the young women is quite powerful
also.
By naming Little Flower in your Will you can guarantee
that the students of forthcoming years will be reading the news
of their classmates in the future Sequels.
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Alumnae Association officers
President
Ann Marie Brown Hill ’72
VicePresident
Joan Siburkis Schott ’58
Secretary
Dolly Ellis Brophy ’59
Treasurer
Ann Simons Mackin ’46
Madeline Attanasio DiPasquale ’50
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MEMORIAMS
as of January 12, 2011
1941
Dolores Smith Barker
Matilda Gartner Cockroft
Doris Boyle Dietzler
Elizabeth Strouse Discepola
Eileen Yannuzzi Donovan
Mary Tracey Grelis
Alice Armstrong McCarthy
Margaret Quinn
Elizabeth Rice Seim
Marcella Welch Sharkey
Margaret Beckman Sweeney
Kathleen Healing Vogelman
1942
Frances Goldschmidt Christiansen
Margaret Toohey Kilgus
Anna Clauss Kolla
Anne Woodring McGinty
Marie Greene O'Shea
Isabella Robinson Redden
Catherine Sachs Wright
1943
Irene Markey Connors-Heidecker
Dorothy Margraff Foell
Margaret Scanlon Fry
Margaret Sheridan Kelly
Therese Mullin Kniele
Ursula Miller
Elizabeth Byrne Mulrooney
Helen Noce Murphy
Natalie Nevins
Marcella Young Slater
Sr. Ann Joseph Spellman, IHM
1944
Joyce Burton
Ann Spellman Coyle
Helen M. Picento Helveston
Helen Morrisey
1945
Margaret Collins Ankers
Anna Fishburn Curran
Sr. Theresa Flynn, SSJ
Catherine Haney Foy
Marcella Griffin Hanafin
1946
Regina Cassidy
Anne Thiers Clark
Mary Hirst Gray
Claire Burke Henault
Jean Nahill Plenskofski
Claudia Lachman Rickards
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1947
Marie Gallagher Ferry
Mary McLafferty McGlinchey
Joan Wood
1948
Margaret Larkin Connell
Madelyn Doyle Cramer
Mary Stark Henderson
Theresa Cullen Meyer
Margaret Gallagher Rothwell
1949
Joan McFadden Adams
Lois Meindl
Joan Byrnes Morrissey
Jean Ward Murray
Margaret Dugan O'Brien
1950
Claire Ruck Boyle
Lorraine Duncan DeColli
Patricia Morroney Dolente
Catherine Brown Gery
Margaret Kopp Kleinbrahm
Catherine Mueller
1951
Sr. Regina Crucis Barry, IHM
Patricia Gaynor
Alice Moore Hannon
Sr. M. Seraphine Livolsi, IHM
1952
Barbara Hayes Callahan
Theresa Plunkett DeMeo
Barbara Brown Gracyalny
Carol Messaros Kleponis
Frances Matysik
Angelina Milione Moore
1953
Joan Taylor Barkman
Margaret H. Kluge Wall
1954
Winifred Ambron Barry
1955
Rita A. Gillespie Kelly
1956
Helene Rush Forward
Rita Mulvey Griffin
Connie Kazakaitis Stocker
1957
Rita Adams
Dr. Mary Gaffney
1958
Madeline Liebsch Donahue
Mary R. Killen
Loretta Haggerty Morris
Florence Kutyna O'Connor
Domenica DiNatale Witte
1960
Barbara Herbert Barton
Marie Slowik Brock
Lois Cannon McKenna
Barbara Zurn
1961
Evelyn Strehle Cawley
Jane Maxwell Kashkashian
Marilyn Worrell Khan
Elizabeth Fleming McLaughlin
1963
Theresa G. Hannigan Hawkinson
Mary E. Twist McBride
1965
Frances Ashton
Katherine Hunter Boss
Alma T. Knowlton Carpenter
Noreen Selah Lasch
Margaret Moynihan McGinley
Joanne Hendrzak Ochmanski
Kathleen Call Pierson
Deanna McCaffrey Schikal
1966
Margaret M. Swank Masterson
1967
Kathleen Emig DaShiell
1969
Norma Hartman
1970
Frances Franklin Grace
Elizabeth Wojciechowski O'Riordan
1973
Patricia Lyons Behounek
Kathleen McDevitt Keebler
2002
Robyn T. Weber
2007
Elaine Goldberg
Barbara DeCarlo Ambacher…continued p. 1
Arlene McKeown McMahon…continued p. 1
Dolly Ellis Brophy…continued p. 1
music program became our life. The sisters taught me discipline while teaching
me how to have fun and enjoy performing. They were patient and always there
for me.
How involved are you in the Alumnae
Association?
Before my daughter, Ann Marissa,
started LF in ‘97, my contribution was
mostly through monetary donations to
ensure that LF would not close. After my
daughter started LF, I was involved in the
Home and School Association and volunteered for activities. It was then that I
fell back in love with the school. I
remained involved through the Golf
Committee and 70th Anniversary
Committee. I’m a member of the Friends
of Little Flower Board (FOLF) and you
can always find me at the front door welcoming prospective students and parents
on registration nights.
What instilled the most confidence in you
to become the person you are today?
I believe my confidence came from
my parents, my Catholic education, LF
(single-sex school) and being involved
in the music department. All of this
gave me the confidence to not fear to try
things, to express my opinion and to further my education. I became a nurse
and then pursued a degree in business. I
used my skills and values as I moved
into leadership roles in my profession.
Little Flower continues to be a handprint on my heart and in my mind.
Sr. Helen Jane was one of my role
models. She taught Latin III and IV.
She was so vivacious and immersed in
the subject. Sr. Zela Marie, my French
teacher, was another mentor. Once the
door was closed only French was spoken. She took time to teach thoroughly.
How involved are you in the Alumnae
Association?
I went to nursing school right out of
Little Flower, then into the Army, got
married, and had children, so I wasn’t
involved with the alumnae in my early
years. Now I’m very concerned with
keeping our school open and contribute
to the appeals.
What instilled the most confidence in you
to become the person you are today?
The academic challenge and the sisters on the faculty instilled confidence
in me. I believed I could accomplish
anything I worked for.
Little Flower and why?
I would say that Sister Elizabeth
Ann, my homeroom teacher in Junior
year had a wonderful influence on me.
After my mother’s death, Sister helped
point me in the right direction.
How involved are you in the Alumnae
Association?
If longevity counts, I have been
involved in the Alumnae Association
since I graduated from Little Flower in
1959, having held all offices except
treasurer. If we as Alumnae expect our
beloved school to continue to educate
the young women of today, we must be
involved.
What instilled the most confidence in you
to become the person you are today?
The attitude and encouragement of the
sisters and lay faculty at Little Flower were
very instrumental in building our confidence; telling us we could excel in anything/everything that we attempted.
Annual Mass of Thanksgiving
for the many Blessings showered
on
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
Please join us
at Carmelite Monastery
66th and Old York Road
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Are You Linked-In?
The Alumnae Office at Little Flower
Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia
invites all AlumnAe to join
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for Girls network
on LinkedIn
~AND~
Have a Facebook Profile?
The Alumnae Office at Little Flower
Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia
invites all AlumnAe to join this group:
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on Facebook
Very soon, Little Flower will begin using
Constant Contact as a tool for communicating
with you. Want to know what’s happening at
Little Flower?
All we need from you is a current email address.
Register at Home Page of our website:
www.littleflowerhighschool.org
Hope to hear from you, soon!
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My sincere thanks to the 167 alumnae and friends who attended the Annual Christmas Luncheon on
December 11. This year we raised $2,333 for Little Flower’s Scholarship Fund. Your continued generosity and
support of our efforts to assist today’s students is greatly appreciated. Sister Donna Shallo and the entire student body thank you for you munificence.
Next year's Luncheon will be held at Rosewood on December 10 at 12:30. I hope you plan to attend.
I would also like to thank those who attended the Annual Mass and Luncheon on November 7 in New
Jersey. Please note that the Annual Mass and Luncheon will be held November 6, 2011 at Saint Katherine
of Siena Church at 9700 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. Mass will be at noon with Luncheon to follow
at the parish center. Romito’s will cater this event.
Watch for the Registration Form for both events in the summer Sequel and the Donor Report.
Joan Siburkis Schott ’58
CLUB 500 WINNERS
October 2010 - January 2011
october
Alma Fitzgerald Heflin, ’56
Churchville, PA
november
John Bollendorf
Merchantsville, NJ
december
Barbara Yates Fretz, ’70
Bensalem, PA
January
Anne Carey Adair, ’48
Philadelphia, PA
A big “Congratulations” to the above winners and a sincere “Thank You” to everyone who
purchased a Club 500 ticket to help support Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls.
The above winners were chosen from October 2010 through January 2011.
Career Day Thank You
On behalf of the 11th and 12th grade student body, the Guidance Office thanks our former alumnae who came back to
speak to the upperclass women about their career choice.
We are so grateful to the following Alumnae who spent part of their day with the students sharing information about
their careers:
Anne Marie Casino, ’00 and Donna Casino-Biddle, ’71—Interior Design
Michele Mazur Cimino, ’85—Nursing
Rebecca Lahn Brennan, ’95—Ultrasound Technician
Chris Robinson Brady, ’70—Communications
Dr. Teresa Tobin, ’70—Podiatry
Mary Kate McNulty, ’06—Music/Dance/Art Therapy
The student body's response was overwhelmingly positive to all of our guest. Several girls felt so strongly about the presentations, that they immediately sought to change their potential college major. Words can not express the value of exposing our students to positive options in life. There will be a spring career presentation to the 9th and 10th grade underclass
women and your support would again be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jack Fitzsimmons
Guidance Director
Page 8 / Winter 2011
2011 Distinguished Alumna Ballot
Deadline for Voting: March 31, 2011
My choice for this year’s Distinguished Alumna is:
Barbara DeCarlo Ambacher ’69
Dolly Ellis Brophy ’59
Arlene McKeown McMahon ’61
Voter’s Name:
Return this ballot to:
Distinguished Alumna Award
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
1000 W. Lycoming Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140-2199
(Only original ballots will be accepted. No copies, please.)
Winter 2011 / Page 9
Installation Day
Class of
1950
Second Row: Sister Veronica Plewinski, OSF,
Ms. Patricia Rooney, and Ruth Schmieg McCole
Front: Sister Charlene Dalrymple, OSF, and
Sister Eleanor O’Grady, RSM
Class of
1960
Second Row: Bridget Monaghan Dianno, Catherine Kenny,
and Ellen O’Neill Coyle.
Front: Frances Sink Greco, Margaret Tolan Froman and
Madeline Attanasio Di Pasquale, ‘50
Second Row: Elizabeth Logue Crawford and
Teresa Gallagher Meistering.
Front: Bernadette Negler Moran and
Mary Harkins Doyle
Second Row: Marie Peel Birster, Catherine Nick McDonald,
and Eileen Rodgers Bell.
Front: Margaret Randa Dorse and Sister Renee’ Murphy, IHM
Second Row: Anna DeCourey Herrmann, Kathleen Mullan
Sammons, and Alicia Kinslow Tully.
Front: Peggy Barry Kramer, Mary Glackin Denno, and
Eileen Beveridge Murphy
Page 10 / Winter 2011
Installation Day
1960
Class of
Second Row: Carolyn Tuley Humphries, Jean Blickley Green,
and Marie Krzeminski.
Front: Donna Pero Rhoberg and Marie Thompson Tice
Class of
1985
Patricia McDermott McGrath and Anna Cinron Gomilas
Very often at alumnae gatherings, the topic of the number of graduates
in a particular class comes up, so we thought you would enjoy
seeing these totals…
Total Number of Graduates from Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
From 1941 to Present
1941 .......620
1942 .......640
1943 .......599
1944 .......645
1945 .......607
1946 .......657
1947 .......699
1948 .......721
1949 .......807
1950 .......839
1951 .......790
1952 .......763
1953 .......787
1954 .......756
1955 .......890
1956 .......950
1957 .......939
1958 .......890
1959 .......403
1960 .......656
1961 .......668
1962 .......604
1963 .......560
1964 .......775
1965 .......832
1966 .......760
1967 .......683
1968 .......691
1969 .......677
1970 .......631
1971 .......556
1972 .......627
1973 .......564
1974 .......500
1975 .......573
1976 .......466
1977 .......563
1978 .......478
1979 .......522
1980 .......459
1981 .......508
1982 .......453
1983 .......436
1984 .......383
1985 .......356
1986 .......413
1987 .......383
1988 .......310
1989 .......326
1990 .......285
1991 .......253
1992 .......252
1993 .......239
1994 .......214
1995 .......215
1996 .......224
1997 .......186
1998 .......190
1999 .......194
2000 .......181
2001 .......211
2002 .......173
2003 .......182
2004 .......160
2005 .......213
2006 .......172
2007 .......182
2008 .......148
2009 .......170
2010 .......155
Total ......34,614
Winter 2011 / Page 11
Alumnae Return for Installation
Courtney Phillips, ’11 and her mother, Judith Pascuzzo, ’82, Breanne
Kradzinski, ’11 and her mother, Jacqueline Redmond Kradzinski, ’84, and
Gabrielle Loiello, ’11 and her grandmother, Ann McCullong McCole, ’64.
Anna Cinron Gomilas, ’85 and her
daughter, Tiffany, ’14.
Lindsay Zavislak, ’12 was inducted into the NHS
Society and her mother, Kimberly and sister,
Kristy, ’05 came to offer her congratulations.
Page 12 / Winter 2011
Theresa Holgate Kuhar, ’84 who was
the keynote speaker at Installation,
her daughter, Elizabeth, ’11.
Patricia McDermott McGrath, ’85 with her
two daughters, Sarah,’13 and Jessica, ’11
Melissa Murphy, ’12 and her grandmother,
Eileen Beveridge Murphy, ’50.
Alumnae Return for Installation (con’t)
Katherine Steinmetz Leyand, ’84 and her daughter,
Emily,’11.
Theresa Noone Capella, ’82 and her husband, Tom attended
the NHS Induction of their daughter, Allison, ’12.
The St. Therese Commemorative Rose Garden
YOU can still be a part of the St. Therese Commemorative Rose Garden. Think of the person or persons who
have touched your life and whose names you would like to place at the feet of St. Therese. Give yourself and
those special people a reason to return and sit on the contemplative bench before St. Therese.
Your commemorative brick can be engraved in memory of or in honor of an Alumna, family member or
friend.
commemorative Brick order Form
Cost: $150.00 for a 4 x 8 brick. Up to 3 lines and 15 characters per line for each brick.
name:
Address:
city:
state:
Zip:
e-mail:
mail to: Sister Donna Shallo, IHM
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
1000 W. Lycoming Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Winter 2011 / Page 13
Grandparents’Day
December 16, 2010
Marisa Croft, ’13 and Evelyn Fisher Hanlon, ’53
Ellen Bennett Donnelly, ’70 and Colleen, ’13
Rachel Bowers, ’12 and Nancy Zamiska Bowers, ’59
Kelly Bannan, ’12 and Joan Zimmerman Bannon, ’58
Anne McCormac Jones, ’64 and Nina Marie Ricci, ’12
Page 14 / Winter 2011
Marie Kuchs Hannigan, ’56 and Shannon Blaney, ’13
Chapel Hill, NC Reunion
Left to right: Sister Donna Shallo, IHM, President,
Margie Killian DeWire, ’65, Marilyn Brennan McAneney, ’48,
Toni Gazzillo Morello, ’58, Emily Becker Washkill, ’48,
Kathleen Szostak Watson, ’76, Samantha Gosse Lindsey, ’87,
Kathleen Friel Hobson, ’68, Eileen Bryne Hopfer, ’65,
Joan Magarity Letter, ’50, Rita Fox DiValerio, ’50, and
Mary Brindley Gross, ’50
Delaware Reunion
Regina Blyler Taylor, ’56, Theresa Amon Davis, ‘58,
Pat Connor Gibbons, ’56, Alberta Holohan Scanlon, ’55,
Ellen Loughran Kurzeknabe, 52, and Marie Bradley Perrone
Frances Cannizzo, ’51 Mary Conley Howell, ’43,
Susan Frank Worton, ’79, Rosemarie Perry, ’68,
and Rosemary McElroy Leeser, ’80
Virginia Beach, VA Reunion
Standing: Sister Donna Shallo, IHM, President,
Agnes Burke Schrum, ’55, Pat Cook O’Donnell, ’69,
Josephine Rhodes Cole, ’64, and
Sister Joan Ames, IHM, Director of Advancement
Seated: Mary E. Connors, ’63, Catherine Dever,
Peggy Keegan Croke, ’78,
and Dorothy Miller Freeeman, ’61
Winter 2011 / Page 15
P OSTSCRIPTS
The Advancement Office reserves the right to edit submitted information for length and style. Also, due to the large volume of
postscripts received, we reserve the right to eliminate duplicate submissions by the same person.
The following postscripts were received by December 17, 2010
1941
~~~
Jane mcmichael hayes told us that
at the same time she received LF’s letter, she also received a notice from
Incarnation (her home parish)
announcing their 2010 Homecoming.
“What fond memories of both schools
flooded through me!” She is now
expecting her 8th great grandchild.
“God has been good to me!”
mary carr hendel and Al celebrated their 65th Wedding
Anniversary on April 2. They have
10 children, 28 grandchildren and
Al turned 90 on May 20!
margaret o’donnell siez had the
privilege of boarding Tall Ship
Gazela Philadelphia for a Sea
Shanty Song Fest and a viewing of
her art work of three pictures she did
of the Gazela. “What an honor—all
were pleased, especially me”
helen lyle woodland has experienced quite a few deaths of her loved
ones—her son, Bob, died October,
2009, brother Jack in January and sister Catherine in April.
1942
~~~
teresa Forgione Bria has been a
widow for 22 years. She has 7 children, 20 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren.
charlotte scannell corcoran has
been living at the independent wing
of the Protestant Home in
Philadelphia where she is an active
resident. She was the floor rep, and
currently the first vice-president for
the residents. She is busy bowling,
exercising, volunteering in the
Page 16 / Winter 2011
mailroom, playing pinochle, and
interacting with new friends.
helen Fitzpatrick lecompte is
thankful for her education at Little
Flower. “I am happy to say my 8
children are healthy, 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grands as well.
God has been very good to me.”
margaret mish suffered a serious
stroke in March. She is in rehab
and doing well. Please keep her in
your prayers.
regina vees mallon informed us
that her granddaughter, Patrice
Kruszewski, received a fellowship
for Columbus, OH Hospital. She is
a Pediatrician.
1943
~~~
Aileen o’Brien davenport spent the
month of October in Germany visiting her daughter who works in
Wiesbaden. Her family continues to
grow—13 grandchildren, 5 great
grandchildren and 2 more on the way!
virginia cobb dysart was among
the first to attend all four years at
LF. She walked each day to school
from Germantown; it took about 30
minutes. She married and had a
wonderful husband and two sons,
who attended Northeast Catholic
High School.
dorothy margraff Foell passed
away on August 15, 2010 in Deltona,
Florida, where she lived for the past
19 years. She leaves behind her husband, Frank, of 62 wonderful years
and 7 children, 12 grandchildren,
and 3 great granddaughters.
mary charlton hanlon has been
blessed with 5 granddaughters, 6
great-grandsons, and triplets on the
way. “I thank God that I can enjoy
my family, especially my three
children.”
mary conley howell proudly says
that she will never forget her days at
and graduation from Little Flower!
catherine murtha mcclelland
and Richard are married 65 years.
They have 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
One of her grandsons has spent four
years in Iraq.
Annual Phon-a-thon
We Need Your Help!
If you can help on any of the following dates, please
contact Sister Joan at [email protected]
or 215-455-6900 ext. 118
March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31.
6:00 PM
Pizza
6:30 PM
Training
7:00 - 9:00 PM Telephoning
katherine hirsch whitty now has
2 great-grandchildren—Aislyn and
Cora Ellen. Cora has a 4 year old
sister, Shelby and a 2 year old
brother, Trevor.
1944
~~~
doris sailer Albernaz and Jose are
fortunate to be living close to 3 of
their 5 children in Greenville, NC
where a large state university provides many cultural activities.
margaret Freitag Borschel has 6
children, 11 grandchildren and 5
great grandchildren.
mary mccracken Pinder and
John moved to Lansdale two years
ago. They are very happy in the
Elm Terrace Gardens. They have 2
daughters, 2 sons, 8 grandchildren.
“LF is still the best school ever!”
Jeanne moore stokes is kept very
busy by her 11 grandchildren. One
of them plays field hockey for UNC
and won the NCAA National
Championship and recently met
President Obama at the White
House.
Jane Baeder warzel is sad to tell
us that her husband of 58 years
recently passed away. “I miss him
very much.”
1945
~~~
Rosemary Cusack Bofinger and
Helen Beatty McBride were born
in 1929; 2 months apart—lived 2
doors away, and have been friends
for 83 years!
Maureen Quirk Harrigan and Ed
have been married 56 years. To
celebrate, they took their children
and grandchildren on a cruise to
Bermuda on the “Explorer of the
Seas.”
1946
~~~
elizabeth schweiker Bachmann
has 18 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and expecting her
first great, great-grandchild in May.
elizabeth sullivan corcoran is
happy that her sister, Joan, has
moved from Florida to Victorian
Towers in Cape May, NJ.
marie mcGoldrick deeney and
Jim celebrated their 60th Wedding
Anniversary in May. They have 12
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. “We have been blessed.”
Frances horan del duca is proud
to share her good news that her
daughter, Maureen, was selected as
the 2010 joint recipient of the
Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo Award.
Could you make a place in your
family for a special child?
Catholic Social Services is seeking single and married
adults to become foster parents for children of all ages,
races and religions.
Some children have medical or emotional needs.
Some children are siblings who wish to be placed together.
For more information, please contact
Melissa or Pat at 215-587-3960
This award honors women in the
legal profession who have had a distinguished career and who, by example, have made the professional success of other women more likely.
shirley weser Gerhardt welcomed her 10th great-grandchild,
Luke, on October 22. She also has
13 grandchildren.
esther Generale iannone did not
enjoy good health last year “but
better days will come.” One granddaughter will graduate in 2011, one
is in nursing school, a grandson and
a granddaughter will graduate high
school next year and the baby is in
pre-school!
Frances dugan tague requests
prayers for her great-grandson,
Patrick (3), who has leukemia.
eleanor waldron requests the
prayers of our Alumnae.
catherine schmidt wrobel and
John celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on October 1, 2010
with a Mass and family dinner in
the Grand Hotel, Cape May, NJ
where they have been retired since
1994. Catherine was a supervisor
for Bell of PA for 45 years owing
her success to her LF schooling and
Catholic upbringing by very devoted parents. John was successful in
the air condition/heating industry in
N.E. Philadelphia.
Save the Date
INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ
CLASS OF ’70, ’75, ‘90
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Winter 2011 / Page 17
doris o’neil Young just welcomed her fifth great-grandchild.
Now there are 3 boys and 2 girls.
Doris will be married 60 years on
February 3 to a great man!
1947
~~~
dorothy Flynn cantwell is still
close friends with Joan cantwell
ridings, Joan maxwell latimer,
marianne mcdermott moore,
and Florence thompson Palumbo
from the Ascension and eleanor
kane Bentzel from St. Helena.
“We’re all proud to be graduates of
Little Flower!”
Anne sands costello informed us
that her grandson, Stephen Costello
and his wife, Ailyn, will be performing Romeo and Juliet with the
Philadelphia Opera Company in
February.
dina neidig daroshefski wrote
that after 56 years of marriage, her
husband, Walter, passed away in
June. He leaves to mourn him 4
children and 9 grandchildren.
sarah kinkaid mazzarella shared
that it has been ten years that her
husband, Domenick, has passed.
She is living at Dock Meadows in
Hatfield, PA at an assisted-living
complex.
Beatrice mcmanus mccloskey
celebrated her 80th birthday at the
Radnor Hotel with 70 family and
friends. She spent three weeks in
Clearwater at Spring Training and
expects to return during the month
of March.
lydia Pacenza mcGinty is proud
of her granddaughter, Ashley
McGinty, ’06 who graduated
Magna Cum Laude from Gwynedd
Mercy with a BS in Psychology.
She was recognized at the Honors
Convocation for program honors in
Psychology and for her membership in Psi Chi, a national psychology honors fraternity and Sigma
Phi Sigma, an honors fraternity
centered around community service. Ashley will continue her education at the Philadelphia College
of Osteopathic Medicine.
1948
~~~
elizabeth
kiely
mcmahon
became a great-grandmother to
Shaelee Killorin on September 13.
mary Glaser Barchman will be
traveling to Wrangell, Alaska, in
March to meet her fourth greatgrandchild due in February.
cathleen loughran noone illustrated Among the Buildings That
Touch the Sky, a children’s book
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
FOR THE REGIONAL REUNIONS
Invitations will be sent to you.
January 29 – Highland Beach, FL
Location: Holiday Inn
about Philadelphia written by
Elaine Kelly and Jean R. Carl.
When Cathleen attended LF, she
was a second honor student
throughout her four years. After
graduation, she was employed by
Fidelity Bank and she was a senior
Vice President at the time of her
retirement. Cathleen became very
involved with Daylesford Abbey’s
art group, and she always has a
sketch book handy to capture whatever strikes her fancy.
dolores clifford tierney and John
will celebrate 60 years of marriage in
2011. “I thank God for our 3 wonderful children and 5 grandchildren.”
1949
~~~
margaret o’donnell cianchetta
welcomed 5 great-grandchildren
this year, bringing the total up to
12. She has 21 grandchildren!
rita lasalvia cruice is proud to
report that her ninth grandchild graduated from Emaus High School and
will be going to Millersville in the
fall.
mary mccann Fitzpatrick became
a great-grandmother for the first
time with the birth of Ronin Xavier
on May 11. She and Earl are blessed
with 7 children and 10 grandchildren. “We are very grateful!”
February 20 – Bonita Springs, FL
Location: Hunter’s Ridge Country Club
March 20 – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Location: Café Mozart
March 26 – Tucson, AZ
Location: Home of Kathy McNamara Zickefoose
January 30 – Orlando, FL
Location: Westerly’s Restaurant
March 27 – Paradise Valley, AZ
Location: ElChorro
February 19 – Tampa, FL
Location: Chart House
(formerly Landry’s Seafood House)
If you are going to be in this area and would like
to attend, please download the information from
our website, www.littleflowerhighschool.org
or call 215-455-6900 ext. 118 for a registration form.
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catherine mischler Gallagher
moved to Downingtown, Pa in
November. She is enjoying living
with her daughter.
rita venere keenehan and Bill
have been married 57 years and they
reside in Sea Isle City, NJ. They
have 2 sons (deceased) 2 married
daughters, 7 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. “All our children are GREAT!”
karen o’malley utz and Ray are
proud of their grandson, Dr. Michael
Utz, who is a medical resident in
Rochester. They have four grandchildren whom they enjoy very much.
1950
~~~
caroline etzl danglo will be welcoming her seventh great-grandchild in January.
theresa mcmenamin Ferguson
sadly informed us that her husband
Check out our
died in August so she is now living theresa werwenska mosczynski
with her daughter in Quakertown. now has 4 grandchildren with the
“I enjoyed our reunion in October.” birth of Matthew Edward on
September 21; we also have 2 greatmargaret Gallagher kistner and grandsons. Their daughter, Suzanne,
Joe now live in Florida. They cele- gave Theresa and her husband,
brated
their
57th Wedding Edward, a beautiful 54th anniversary
Anniversary in April and have 3 celebration on October 20.
children—2 boys and a girl and 5
grandchildren—4 girls and a boy!
Anastasia Flynn moser and Paul
are great-grandparents to a dear liteileen thomas macht enjoyed her tle girl. They have 5 children and 16
60th reunion and seeing friends.
grandchildren.
“I thoroughly
enjoyed celebrating our 60th LF
kathleen casey mcGuire retired reunion. Seeing the girls from my
November of 2009 after a successful 1050 graduating class was wondercareer in sales and marketing. She ful. God bless LF High School and
is the mother of 5 and grandmother everyone!”
of 9. Kathleen started a hobby in
fine arts with entering her first paint- Barbara Bird o’malley’s granddaughter, Susannah Peck, will be
ing in an art show this summer.
graduating from St. Basil’s
Patricia keegan mcinerney would Academy and plans to enter Drexel
like to thank Madeleine and in the fall. Great-granddaughter,
Kathleen for chairing the 60th Rory Kate Buehler, will turn 2 years
reunion. “It was a wonderful day.” old on March 25. Joe and I celebrate 28 years together.
little Flower
Planned Giving website
www.littleflowerhighschool.org/plannedgiving
The site offers you a wonderful opportunity to learn about Planned Giving.
• It’s a valuable resource as you consider your estate plan.
• It’s easy to navigate.
• It allows you the freedom to absorb the information in a leisurely and totally private
and confidential setting.
• It covers a vast amount of information.
The site explains Ways of Giving:
• Many choices, how each one works, with diagrams
• Glossary of terms
• Estate and income tax benefits
It reviews Goals, Benefits and Strategies
You can click on all underlined words to get additional detail.
Information is available for your attorney or financial advisor.
You can print all pages – just look for the printer image on the page.
Winter 2011 / Page 19
Stumped??
What to buy the Alumna with everything?
therese woven coverlet
Beautifully designed fine tapestry
of st. therese
woven in the united states.
measures 48” x 60”;
fringed on all four sides,
and machine washable.
The cost is $40. You can make arrangements to
pick it up at Little Flower or, for an additional
$13.95, we can send it to you large box priority
flat rate. To order, fill out the form below and
include your check made payable to Little
Flower Catholic High School, mail to:
Sister Donna Shallo,
1000 W. Lycoming Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19140
st. therese woven coverlet order Form
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________ Class Year ______________
Number ordered _____________ Amount Enclosed $ _______________
q I will make arrangements to pick up my coverlet.
q Please mail my coverlet ($13.95 large box priority flat rate)
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nancy o’neill reisig has written
her memoirs. Little Flower is
prominent in her book as it played
an important role in her upbringing.
hannah sasse Gruber happily
reports that one of her Irish granddaughters, Ren, received a scholarship to attend Mercyhurst in Erie, PA.
Ann holland white thought the
60th reunion was grand. It was so
nice to see everyone. “Many, many
thanks to Madeleine and her daughter for bringing it all together.”
mary Jacqueline lent had a nursing career from 1954 to 2010.
“Tired-yes! Happy-yes! Mother of
Monica and Paula and I have 7
grandchildren, 4 great-grandkids, 4
sisters who reside in Philadelphia
and New Jersey and 2 brothers in
Heaven.”
1951
~~~
Bernadette castella Barry’s husband, Jim, passed in 1996; they
were married 40 years. Bernadette
has retired from AT&T after 30
years and A.G. Edwards after 16
years. She has a son, Jim, a daughter, Bernadette, and two grandsons,
Steven and Christopher.
elaine Granieri capozzi went to
El Passo, Texas for the baptism of
her great- granddaughter, Isabelle.
“I am keeping busy with my “Ever
Young Club.”
Barbara knipp cunning has five
sons, all of whom are achievers in
their own way. She also has 1
granddaughter, 4 grandsons, and
expecting another grandson in
February. I will see him in July
when he returns from Puerto Rico.
maria
hinnegan
trendler
enjoyed the beautiful colors in the
mountains of New York overlooking the Hudson from a B&B weekend gift for Mother’s Day/Father’s
Day from their children.
virginia Flynn weitzman requested prayers for her grandson, Colin,
who is serving in Afghanistan.
1953
~~~
mary lou weldon walsh is the
mother of 5 girls, and has 11 grandchildren and 1 new great-grandchild, Rosemary.
rosemarie scilovati Beal retired
from Holy Martyr’s School and is
now spending time with her grandchildren, Alison, Sofia, and Lorenzo.
1952
~~~
mary connor daisley and Dick
celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on November 28,
2009 at the Springfield Country
Club in Delaware County with their
family and long-time friends.
sister carla Barr is still trying to
make the world a better place for all.
elaine Gresko ingersoll and Dan
welcomed their first great-grandchildren, twin girls, in September.
Ann Belanger Grubb and Joe will
be married 56 years and still reside
in San Diego, CA. They have 7
children, 11 grandchildren, and 9
great-grandchildren.
margaret war donahue sadly
informed us that her husband, Leo,
passed away in August. They were
together for 20 years and had a
beautiful marriage of 14 years.
elizabeth smyth ensslen and Don
celebrated their 56th Wedding
Anniversary in November.
Jean ehling koebert sends greetings “to all of my classmates as we
celebrated our 75th birthday this
year!
We enjoyed a trip to
Barcelona on a cruise on the
Mediterranean with my family. The
trip was wonderful and I will always
cherish the happy memories with
my children and grandchildren.”
Jane choromanska lindh and
Roland are looking forward to the
Christmas get together of their three
children and spouses and grandchildren. A total of eleven of us!
Pictured with Kristen Zborowski Garvey on her wedding day are LF Graduates in her
family and friends: Kris Lubiski Zborowski ’88, Lisa Bauer ’07,
Jennifer Hanson Miller ’87, Carol Zborowski Hanson ’63, Anne Marie Tate ’99,
Chrissy Dunn LeCompte ’99, (Kristen Zborowski Garvey ’99),
Courtney Myer Pestacchi ’99, Kristy Mills Foley ’99, Christine Boyle ’99,
Colleen Dugan ’99, and Louise Zborowski Wilson ’60
Joan hack marek and Hank vacationed for two weeks in Paris with
their daughter, Rosemary, who was
working at our American Embassy
in Paris.
Winter 2011 / Page 21
sister Bernadette rodemer, ihm
is proudly celebrating 54 years as
an IHM sister. After teaching 7 &
8th grades, she is now retired at
Camilla Hall. Sister is quite busy
and very happy!
margaret maloney ruland is
happy that her granddaughter,
Samantha, is a freshman at LF.
“Coincidentally, Samantha is also in
6D as was I; she also has French and
Latin.” When Samantha discovered
this, she thought it was neat!
mary r. Gallagher o’neill works
as a Career Management Consultant
at Tulane University’s Freeman
School of Business. She also enjoys
preparing students for the job search.
Anne Garlick scannell turned 75
in February and also visited with
her son and his family in February.
She spent the summer of 2010 in
North Wildwood. “Life is great!”
margaret mcdonald sheedy just
celebrated her 40th Wedding
Anniversary with her wonderful
husband, Chris, their girls and six
grandchildren. “Life is wonderful.”
Peggy eisele Zemaitaitis would
like to put in a plug for the Cape
May County Chapter. Since 1993,
the Chapter has sent the school
$89,000. They have four luncheons
and one raffle each year. Last year,
the Chapter sent the school $6,000
for tuition assistance. Anyone wish-
ing to join please call Peggy at 609465-3838.
1955
~~~
1954
~~~
mary ellen simon Atwell is proud
to report that her granddaughter,
Shannon, graduated LF in June and
is attending Marywood University.
Her sister, Lauren, is a sophomore
at LF and is on the honor roll.
sara Fenwick Benson shares that
thanks to the great education her two
granddaughters received at LF, one
is at Robert Morris College in
Pittsburgh and the other is at Holy
Family University. “I am so proud.”
marilyn Gaynor mcGill retired
from Jefferson University Hospital.
She is enjoying retirement 6
months a year on Long Beach
Island and entertaining seven
grandchildren!
Anna clark davis and Ed now have
4 grandsons, 3 granddaughters and 1
great-granddaughter who was born
this year. Their oldest grandson finished his tour in the U.S. Navy. “We
have been very blessed.”
mary B. mckernan mahon
invites her friends to visit—6
months of the year, she lives in Rio
Grande, NJ and 6 months in Ocala,
FL. Best of both worlds! Love to
all LF grads!
marie rouch denczi and Ed are
married 52 years and they have 3
children, 6 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandchildren.
Barbara thompson norelli is
married 51 years and they have 3
children and 10 wonderful grandchildren. “We are truly blessed.”
kathleen mulgrew Fenerty
remarked that it was so wonderful
seeing so many classmates at the
55th reunion. “A special thanks to
all who worked so hard to make it
such a success.”
Barbara murphy schaffroth visited PA last January and got together for dinner with marian malloy
Borell, Jackie troione erick, and
Pat rickert orr plus five other
classmates from Nursing School.
Even the weather cooperated as the
snow waited until I was back in FL.
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Are Retired?
Want to “Give Back”?
Please contact Sister Donna ([email protected] or 215-455-6900,
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mary Pat Greiner casey and Tom
welcomed their 24th grandchild in
May.
sister mary karen, Gnsh
(Kathleen Kelly) informed us that
there are a number of LF Alums
and former faculty members living
at the Grey Nun Motherhouse in
Yardley, PA. “We often reminisce
about favorite LF moments, traditions, and spirit. Fore’er we will be
true!”
loretta Bowers magerman
remarked that “a fun time was had
by all at our 55 year reunion in
September. Thanks to all who
made this possible.”
Barbara hunter mcGovern now
has two granddaughters attending
Little Flower.
mary rose Gallagher o’neill is a
career management consultant at
Tulane University’s Freeman School
of Business in New Orleans.
Joanne lelli rossbach credits her
excellent Little Flower education
for her position with the Federal
Government after Graduation at the
Naval Air Development Center in
Warminster where the original
astronauts trained. She worked
before her marriage and then after
being widowed. Joan was able to
retire on a pension with 23 years
service and thanks Little Flower for
that. “God works in mysterious
ways and I am blessed.”
mary Beth sheeran mccollum
and Danny renewed their 50th wedding vows with her cousin, Father
Bill Bleiler, pastor emeritus of St.
Michael’s Church in Cedarville,
NJ, presiding. The McCollum’s
live in North Wildwood, NJ.
miriam haggerty mckenna and
Tom celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on May 7, 2010.
mary Gregorio stearne just welcomed her second great-grandson .
She also has 17 grandchildren ranging in ages 32-1. “I am kept very
busy.”
theresa Portolese miller and her
husband had the thrill of traveling
to Oberammergau, Germany this
past August to see the Passion Play.
It is an unbelievable performance
by the townspeople that occurs
only every ten years.
margaret noonan waltrich and
Paul have been married 50 years
and they have 42 grandchildren!
ellen mcmenamin moore retired
in June after 40 years as a school
psychologist.
1956
~~~
loretta Andruskiewicz nadwodny
remarked that October, 2010, was a
blessed time for her and her husband, Victor. On October 1, they
celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary and on October 9, they
became grandparents for the first
time to twins, Elisa and Jack.
marguerite Brett Andrusko and
Andy will celebrate their 50th
Wedding Anniversary in July. They
have 5 children, 7 grandchildren, 1
great-granddaughter. Recently, they
moved
to
Bradenton,
FL.
Marguerite can be contacted at
[email protected]
letitia martin Barnes is a member of the Diocesan Choir for the
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
in Philadelphia.
sister regina Foy, ihm was
appointed by Cardinal Justin Rigali
to the Liturgy Commission of the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia in
December of 2009.
Joanne connors hogan and Jim
celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary in October.
Anita Jackson martin informed
us that her mother, Emma, passed
away on January 5, 2010. As of
June 30, Anita retired from church
music at St. Francis Cathedral
School “and loving it.”
mary ellen murphy ogden had a
wonderful time at the Alumnae NJ
Communion Breakfast held at St.
Peter’s and Pennsauken Country
Club with Charlotte Cooney Teel,
’56 and all other alumnae that day!
margaret collins Presutti recently retired after 38 years in Catholic
education both as a teacher and as
an Administrator. In August, she
and Ray were blessed with a fourth
grandchild, Vincent.
theresa oaster simonson celebrated 50 years of marriage to Jesse
on May 8, 2010 by renewing their
vows with a Mass at Our Mother of
Good Counsel Chapel at Malvern
Prep. Mass was followed with a
breakfast buffet for 60 close friends
and family. In June, they vacationed
in Mystic, CT to celebrate and take
the first step towards another 50!
“God has blessed us in many ways.”
maureen l. sullivan-robinson’s
daughter, Colleen, was married in
May in Vero Beach, FL with a
Hawaiian theme wedding, including
hula dancers and flame throwers.
She and Bob also celebrated their
52nd Wedding Anniversary during
the memorable and exciting time.
dorothy Bottarsik szperka welcomed her granddaughter, Anne
Marie, on January 27, 2010. The
proud parents are Dorothy’s son,
Douglas, and his wife Dr. Christina
Szperka.
wanda wesolowski had right hip
replacement surgery on November
20, 2009. In September, she travelled to Rome & Vatican City,
throughout Italy into Austria and on
Save the Date
CAPE MAY COUNTY CHAPTER
ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING &
LUNCHEON
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Mass: St. Paul’s Church, Stone Harbor, NJ at 11:00 AM
Luncheon: Avalon Golf Club Links Restaurant,
Cape May Court House, NJ
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Swarthmore College after teaching
there 27 years. Mary enjoys occasional trips to Western Europe. She
rescues abandoned Dalmatians. “I
still have three.”
Patricia walsh lyons has 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and 5 greatgrandchildren. She is still working
part-time as an LPN while residing
in Horsham, PA. Patricia’s hobby
is photography.
Newly-elected officers of Court Holy Trinity #1336, Catholic Daughters of the Americas
for a second term: Alice Frankunas Woodford, ’56 (Vice Regent),
Patricia Woodford Smith, ’81 (Financial Secretary),
Lorraine Frankunas Heck, ’54, (Regent).
to Oberammergau, Germany for the
Passion Play and then to Munich,
Germany.
1957
~~~
my first CD titled, “Garden Wisdom:
5 Ways to Grow in Life, Balance, and
Joy.” For a description and to order,
please visit my website mbford
@wisdomfromthegardens.com
hildegarde kummerling Baker
and Mitch were visiting from
California and spent the holidays in
Philadelphia with sons, granddaughters, and 3 great-grandsons, Willy
(4), Ossie (2), and Joey (7 months).
Joan israel eckhardt’s family is
expecting their sixth grandchild in
March. She has 2 in college, 1 a
sophomore, 1 in first grade and 1 in
pre-school.
eleanor Parsons carsley sadly
informed us that her husband, Joe,
passed in August. “He had lung
cancer and will be deeply missed
by myself and his family. We were
married almost 52 years.”
Barbara rittenhouse cinque and
Cos celebrated 50 years of marriage last June. Their children had
a surprise party with family and
friends. “A wonderful time for all.”
Jane strecker cooper welcomed
her first grandson, John Paul
Cooper, III on September 24, 2009.
He joins cousins Jacquelyn (29),
Danielle (25), and Allison (20).
“Thank you for the invitation back
to LF; I had a really nice time.”
mary Beth day Ford shared her
good news with us. “I have released
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Joanne murray Gibbons’ daughter, Susan, moved back home with
her five children for a year while
her husband, Russ, completes his
medical fellowship at Columbia,
NYC. “All are adjusting well.”
carole roming Gordon and John
have 16 grandchildren and a greatgrandson, Mason Matthew Benson.
sister elizabeth Ann hughes,
osF celebrated 50 years as a Sister
of St. Francis of Philadelphia.
“Little Flower introduced me to the
Sisters of St. Francis and I value
and appreciate all the good that
Little Flower and dear St. Therese
have brought me.”
mary k. kenney is still instructing
a course in Spanish at Drexel
University.
She retired from
regina cardell mclaughlin and
her husband celebrated their 51st
Wedding Anniversary on February
14. “Our family is growing fast—6
children and spouses, 12 grandchildren, 2 graduated college, 7 in college, 2 in high school, 1 in the 5th
grade, and 1½ great grandbabies—
we are blessed and very busy!”
maryanna mcGuirk o’Gara is
happily retired and living in
Lansdale after selling their home of
40 years in Jenkintown. They have
6 children and almost 17 grandchildren and they celebrated 50 years
of marriage on September 9.
sister ruth mulligan, rsm has
retired from full-time ministry and
is enjoying volunteering as a visitor
to the elderly parishioners of St.
Jerome Parish who are in Nursing
Homes.
kate Brennan ruhl and Jack will
celebrate their 50th Wedding
Anniversary in January, 2011.
They have 2 children and 3 beautiful grandchildren.
clare hufana vaughn wrote that
due to cutbacks at her parish, she
was asked to return as a volunteer
in the office. She even got her
same desk and the password was
still in the computer—she just had
to activate it!
1958
~~~
mary Anne moyer ciasullo travelled to Vietnam with her husband,
Nick, to visit her son’s birth family.
The Ciasullo’s have 10½ grandchildren, 7 children, including a new
daughter from Burma.
rosanne Botta deAngelis and
Caesar celebrated their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on June 4.
They have 3 children and 3 beautiful granddaughters.
carolyn runzer dixon’s husband,
Charlie, gave her a wonderful surprise 70th Birthday Party at their
son’s home in Hatboro with all of
her family and friends. “I was so
surprised!”
Anna Planamente Farrell and
Bob celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on May 28. Their
children (4) and grandchildren (3)
gave them a beautiful surprise party
in April. They took a trip to Hawaii,
their favorite place. Their gift to
each other was a trip to Italy in
November. “We are blessed.”
Julia kuehn kernaghan and Jerry
have been married for 51 years. They
have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and
6 great-grandchildren. “We do a lot
of babysitting which keeps us young
at heart and very busy!”
catherine logan kinslow sends
Congratulations to her daughter,
Kathy and her husband, Jon, who
were married on June 26, 2010.
“You two are truly a wonderful
couple. I love you both!”
rosemarie hanna martindale
welcomed her new great grandba-
by, Kaitlyn J. Frye, born on
October 9. She weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz,
and 21.5 inches.
Frances coraluzzi mchale was
widowed in 1999. Frances is the
proud mother of 5, grandmother of
12, and great-grandmother of 2. “I
am semi-retired and enjoy traveling
and reading.”
carole redding murray and Jim
(St. Joe’s Prep,’59) are married 45
years. They have 5 children, 14
grandchildren, 1 great-grandson.
Carole enjoys reading, golf, spending time in Ocean City, NJ.
Annamae mccartin o’callaghan
is now fully retired and spending
most of her time with their seven
grandchildren and husband, Dan.
Little Flower Locker Dedication
Would you like to have a locker dedicated in your honor, in honor of one of your long-time
Little Flower friends or in memory of someone you love? Now that wish can become a reality! If you can remember your locker number (or even if you can’t), dedicate a locker and
have a remembrance to someone forever.
For a donation of $150, you can purchase a locker with a plaque that will be engraved with
your requested dedication. The bronze plaque, which measures approximately 4” x 2 ½”,
can have up to 5 lines engraved on it. (The more lines, the smaller the print).
If you are interested, please send your donation of $150 payable to Little Flower High School, attention Sister Donna
along with the dedication request that you would like printed on the plaque. If you have a specific locker number and it
is available, we will be sure to give you that locker.
If you have any questions, or need more information, please contact:
Helen at 215-455-6900 ext 119.
Yes, I would like to dedicate a locker!
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
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1959
~~~
sister marian Behrle joyfully celebrates her Golden Jubilee as a
Sister of St. Joseph of Chestnut
Hill.
dot devlin Quinn recently retired
from Merck after almost 22 years.
Dot and Art celebrated their 47th
Wedding Anniversary by cruising on
NCL’s Epic to the Caribbean. Their
oldest son, Patrick, recently retired
from a tour in the Middle East.
1960
~~~
lois Gould Benedict graduated in
May, 2010 from Lehigh University
with a Ph.D. in English.
dorothy miller Freeman and Bill
celebrated their 46th Wedding
Anniversary. “God has blessed us
abundantly. Our son, Van, passed
away last January of a massive heart
attack, leaving a wife. Bill and I
enjoyed the LF Alumnae Regional
Dinner in VA Beach last July.
Joanne Boyle Giard thanks all
who worked on the 50th reunion.
“It was great and so good to see so
many of my classmates. Can’t wait
for the 55th!”
mary keul still keeps in touch
with ten members of her sorority.
Those who live in the area meet
every 4-6 weeks. Theirs is a warm
friendship, nurtured with laughter,
tears, love and prayers. It is a wonderful experience.
theresa thomas lambert and
Richard were married 47 years in
August and they have 4 children, 8
grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. In June, their youngest
daughter, Kieran, was married to
Marine JAG Grant McDowell,
whom she met in law school. “I still
have strong ties to the old neighborhood (Ascension-Kensington).
Proud to be an LF Alum!”
Joan Baker mccormick shared
her good news that she just got a
“new” daughter-in-law. Her son, a
widower of four years, found a
lovely woman to help him raise his
two wonderful sons.
Julia mcGeehan mccann reflected on the many blessings she has
experienced from home, the
Ascension, Little Flower, and all I
meet including today. She has had
several good positions at Philco, a
bank, and Defenders’ Association
of Philadelphia to name a few. She
took care of her mother until 1974.
Met and married James McCann
who took care of his mother until
1984. They dated 5 years and were
married 5 years when he died in
1990. “I am Aunt Jule to 17 and
Maryann O’Shea Stanton, ’57 enjoyed her African Safari and even was “kissed” by a
Giraffe.
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great aunt to 1. I also have two sisters who attended LF—Class of
1956 and 1958.”
Barbara Paciocco orlando
enjoyed attending the 50th Class
Reunion and seeing classmates. “It
was wonderful and I thank you for
all your hard work on behalf of the
Class of 1960.”
dorothy Pijanowska smith was
happy to be celebrating the 50th
Anniversary of graduation and
attending the reunion.
mary louise horahan toms’ son
retired in October after 20years in
the US Air Force. He resides in
San Antonio, Texas with his wife
and four children.
nancy hare wismer missed the
Little Flower Reunion but got
together with lynn murray
christmas, mary miller Geisler,
and Grace hickey mccormac for
a small but memorable reunion.
1961
~~~
Judith hottinger Feldman and
Harry celebrated their 47th
Wedding
Anniversary
on
September 28. Their daughter,
Laura, married Russell Glenn on
October 10!
Patricia rauchut kessler has
been married 47 years. “I have
been blessed with 4 wonderful children and 11 grandchildren. They
are the joy of my life.”
Congratulations to dr. m. eileen
schmitt, former president and
CEO of St. Francis Medical Center
in Wilmington, former medical
director of the hospital’s St. Claire
Mobile Health Van and member of
the Diocese of Wilmington Review
Board, who was one of three recipients of the Pro-Ecclesia et
Pontifice Cross for extraordinary
service to the Church. The Most
Reverend W. Francis Malooly,
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of
Wilmington presented the honorees
with their papal awards at a formal
ceremony on Sunday, May 30,
2010, at St. John the Beloved
Church in Wilmington, DE.
lorette ryzner Bivins was recently widowed. She has lived in Cape
May for 40 years. Lorette sold her
Florida home to winter in the worse
blizzard in years in NJ!
1962
~~~
Patricia roller hannan and
Dennis welcomed two new grandchildren this year—a girl in
January and a boy in June. During
the summer, when they were not in
their home in N. Wildwood, they
spent time traveling to Alaska,
Virginia, and Cape Cod.
former classmate, Anne sprang
mcBride, who I have not seen for
nearly 45 years. “We had a really
nice time catching up.”
semi-retired and has 4 grandchildren (12-3). Her son lives in
Portland, OR studying to be a male
nurse.
Patricia rieger vittorelli and Don
are married 46 years and they still
run the family business, Charlie’s
Pizzeria. Their daughter, Donna
Lynn, is a veterinarian and is married to Angelo Pulini. They have a
daughter, Patty Rose. Patricia’s son
and wife Lisa have two sons,
Donald and Zachary.
mary whitecar darcy is a florist
(Penny’s Flowers in Glenside, PA)
Mary has 2 daughters, Tara and
Megan and 2 beautiful granddaughters, Laura and Lyla. “If we are
having a reunion, let’s do the Jersey
Shore for a weekend!”
elizabeth Giannini Zaccagni
retired in November after 30 years
with the Federal Government.
1963
~~~
Antonia coppola Bird sadly
informed us that she lost her husband, Leo, on May 28, 2010. She is
dorothy reinhart kirk has 15
grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
elizabeth mcGarry riley’s sevenyear old granddaughter, Shannon,
started the first grade in September.
dorothy Pirrone spinosi requested prayers for her husband,
Kenneth, who is in kidney failure.
He also has osteomyelitis and
needs a heart valve replacement.
1964
~~~
Anne sprang mcBride requested
prayers for her fourth grandson,
Noah, who was born in July with a
malformed brain and hydrocephalus.
sister Josandra (lenora ciucci)
is happy to be back in the Reading,
PA area. Her understanding and
compassion for the elderly are
being put to good use through her
employment with Home Instead
Senior Care.
maria henri mccabe is enjoying
spending time with her three grandchildren, Shayna, Sarah, and Reno.
“I waited a long time for them—
they are so worth the wait.”
rita makofsy hain and Tom
became grandparents of twins,
Alexa and Andrew, who arrived on
the third birthday of brother, Evan,
on November 6, 2010. Now, their
total number of grandchildren is
seven!
mary Brill mcclendon is enjoying life in Oklahoma City. She and
Gene have 2 children, Geoffrey and
Megan, and 2 grandchildren,
Katherine and Alex.
sister diane m. richner has had
different positions in the IHM
Community. Presently, Sister is
teaching third grade at Incarnation
School in North Philadelphia. “I love
what I am doing and pray that other
women will choose the IHM way.”
leatrice schneck nick vacationed
in Hilton Head and Jamaica. While
in Hilton Head she met up with a
helen
magee
traveled
to
Killington, Vermont with the
Roxborough YMCA early October
and the scenery was beautiful!
After waiting nearly two years, our new
statute of St. Therese arrived in December
welcoming all who enter “her” school.
sandra valenta miedler is two
years into retirement and she loves
it. She and Franz celebrated their
46th Wedding Anniversary. This
past summer their family had a
wonderful vacation at Disney
World, FL. Their 3 grandchildren,
Ethan (7), Isavella (5), and Evan (1)
especially loved it. It is magic for
children! During December and
Winter 2011 / Page 27
January, they traveled to Austria
and throughout Europe.
1965
~~~
Gloria Giannini shank and her
husband are very proud of their
daughter, Gina, who just finished
her degree to be a principal.
Stephany Gutauskas would like
her classmates to know that she is
alive and well. She was mistakenly reported deceased in 2007.
teresa truszkowska todd lost her
husband, Frank, October, 2009.
They had been married over 45
years with 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Teresa
recently retired from her crossing
guard post in Harrogate, the same
section where she grew up.
maureen donohue-smith received
her Ph.D. in Human Development
from Cornell University and is now
Associate Professor of Human
Services at Elmira College in upstate
New York. She lives with her husband, Joseph, and has two children.
Jonathan (25) received a degree in
special effects and animatronics and
now writes and produces horror
films. Maggie Griffin-Smith (24)
received her BFA in Musical Theatre
and, after performing in several venues in Rochester, is pursuing her theater career in NYC.
stephany Gutauskas received the
Fourth Degree medal from the
Knights of Lithuania at their
national convention held in
Chicago in August. The Fourth is
the highest numerical degree the
Knights can bestow on a member.
Stephany is currently culture
Chairperson and Vytis (The
Knight) magazine correspondent
special mass intentions
Mass is celebrated weekdays during the school year in the Little Flower Chapel at 7:20 a.m. Our Alumnae are remembered in our prayer petitions each day at Mass. Additionally, a Mass is celebrated on the final Tuesday of the month for all of
our Alumnae, living and deceased.
You are always welcome to request prayers for your needs and for the needs of your loved ones. You are also welcome to
request a Mass intention. Mass intentions are usually offered for the deceased. However, mass intentions may also be offered
for the sick or for any situation in life that needs God’s attention or healing.
Please complete the following form if you are interested in sending in a Mass intention. The stipend for a Mass is $5.00.
Thank you for your goodness to our Little Flower community. May God bless you in abundance.
Name (include Maiden name):
Year:________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone No.:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Requested Mass Date (Weekday Only): ___________________________________________________________________
Second Choice (Weekday Only): ________________________________________________________________________
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Mass requested during the month of:
Please send a Mass card to:
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Address:
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Please send your request and stipend payable to little Flower high school to:
rev. Joseph mccaffrey, little Flower high school, 1000 w. lycoming street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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for her local Knights Council 3 in
Philadelphia.
beloved son, John, (29) suddenly
passed away October, 2009.
1969
~~~
Patricia halligan-lowry and Ed
reside in Langhorne, PA and have
been married 43 years with 4 children and 8 grandchildren.
susan ulmer schipper’s grandson, Colin, attend the Cooperstown
Baseball Village last July. He hit a
homerun over the green monster
wall. “We have a future Phillies star
player!”
lorraine nick donnelly and
diane nick Gray enjoyed the
Florida LF reunion. Looking forward to attending again.
rose marie martino celebrated 45
years as a dietary technician at
Temple University Hospital.
kathleen levy mccabe informed
us that her husband, Phil, retired in
March. Both Kate and Phil are
enjoying their granddaughter,
Maggie Rose, daughter of Kristi
McCabe Madden, ’97 and Dan.
Maggie celebrated her first birthday on October 16.
1966
~~~
catherine woods conrad became
the proud grandmother of Claire
Patricia on May 25, 2010.
maureen mcBlain desisto and Joe
have three children: Melissa [married to Jordan and parents of Mason
(5), Camryn (31/2), and Carilyn (2)],
Keith [(married to Luise and parents
of Alex (18) and Rachal (16)], and
Brendan (married to Lindsay). While
retired from hospital work, Maureen
is still working as full-time RN for
the past 40 years. They have visited
6 continents and over 50 countries.
eileen kelly iarosis and Stan welcomed a new granddaughter in
October.
sister marjorie lawless has been a
teacher of early childhood education
for 40 years. For the last 21 years
she has been at Norwood Fontbonne
Academy as a Montessori teacher.
catherine lecompte Jackson has
two grandchildren, Brianna and
Renee.
Patricia mcdonald mccormick
sadly informed us that their
Joann lynch walsh has four
grandchildren, Vaughn, Sierra,
Liam, Kaitlin.
1967
~~~
monica Ann taylor cody sadly
informed us that her husband and
best friend, Steve, lost his battle
with cancer on April 11, 2009.
They were married 37 years. On
June 16, 2009, their daughter,
Elizabeth and Dan graced them
with their sixth grandchild, Ella
Theresa. They have 4 girls and 2
boys.
Josephine Bocchino Pisoni and
Tony have expanded their family!
Grandson Nicholas Joseph was
born last April 9 and one more
grandson is due to arrive this coming March. “We are truly blessed to
have six grandchildren to love and
enjoy!”
1968
~~~
charlene hassan heeney and
John welcomed their great-grandson, Ryan Charles Heeney, on
March 5, 2010.
Friends maryanne corcoran
Zwolak, christine Jacob stumpf,
nancy montague corley, ’67,
dolores o’neill mcAvinue, and
linda Zwolak dellavella, along
with a few other friends, are excitedly looking forward to a reunion in a
Bonita Bay, FL condo the first week
of March, 2011. While reminiscing
about school life and families, they
will all celebrate special birthdays.
claire mcmahon Gross and Nick
are the proud grandparents of Colin,
Liam, Shane, Madelyn and Ethan.
theresa Ferber moffet and Chuck
are anxiously awaiting their first
grandchild due in January!
kathryn Burke valentine told us
that her daughter and her family
moved to Costa Rica. Her grandchildren are learning two languages
from pre-school and they love the
other side of the family!
1970
~~~
diane radvansky dougherty is a
nurse practitioner in the Immuno
Deficiency Center at Albert
Einstein.
theresa curran Flanagan is
going to be the Mother of the Bride
in September, 2011. Her daughter,
Shannon, is getting married!
victoria kelly heary has been
married for 37 years on January 10,
2010. She became a grandmother
for the fist time with the arrival of
Courtney Marie McGowan (5 lbs.
and 4 oz). “Courtney is the newest
love of our lives!”
madeline mccarthy lynch has a
10th grandbaby, Nathan Lynch.
victoria rhody stens informed us
that her daughter, Samantha,
received her MA in French from
University of Cincinnati last June.
Daughter Ashley works for Atlantic
Medical Imagining as a sonographer.
susan Berg woodward’s son,
Daniel, is a freshman at the
University of Delaware.
Winter 2011 / Page 29
1971
~~~
sister mary scullion, rsm, co-president of Project H.O.M.E. along with
Joan Dawson McConnon, received
the prestigious Barry Award on
November 19 in recognition of their
dedication to the homeless and the
poor of Philadelphia and to provide
housing for them.
sister Anne wambach was elected
Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of
Erie in the 1973 spring.
1972
~~~
eileen Gampper Firmani recently
relocated to beautiful Wells Bono,
PA. Her husband, John, retired from
teaching in the Philadelphia School
District and Eileen is presently
working at Laurel Home Health as a
Hospice Nurse. “We are happier
than ever residing in this part of PA.”
dolores orth tarnowski told us
that her son, Ray, graduated from
Villanova Law School and passed
the Bar. Anthony received his MBA
from Washington State University.
Their daughter, Rosie, is a junior at
Washington State University and a
member of the women’s basketball
team.
1973
~~~
sister marie o’hagan is back at LF
teaching Morality to Juniors. “How
lucky I am to be at such a wonderful
school for the THIRD time!”
theresa Fox schmitz is Chief
Technologist in the Cardiac Cath
Lab at Jefferson University Hospital.
She has been there for 35 years.
catherine donohue Foley shared
the good news that her daughter,
Malinda Blazowski Ginion, ’97 is
expecting her first child in December.
1975
~~~
1979
~~~
rita hamilton is celebrating 23
years at her school, “Hamilton
Dance” in Brooklyn, NY. She is the
proud member of “The New
American Tap Dance Orchestra” and
is excited about her tap choreography being presented at Symphony
Space on July 8 in NYC.
mary weckerly kurilla and Joe are
married 26 years. They have two
children—Matt, a teacher, and Jenna,
in grad school to become a dietician.
denise tanner kammer is having a
great time enjoying all of the craziness that 5 grandsons (ages 4—14
years of age) and 1 granddaughter (1
year) bring to her family☺
mary louise rehr and Charlie are
married 27 years. They have 1 son,
Charlie, 2 Jack Russells, Chloe and
Sassha. “On January 15, 2007, I lost
one of my dearest friends, Claire
Douglas. My niece, Amanda, is a
freshman at LF and she keeps the LF
spirit alive!”
1976
~~~
Penny weber creedon was awarded the 2010 Model of Excellence
Award at the University of
Pennsylania last spring. Penny
shared with us some advice from her
father to find something you enjoy
doing and then do it to the best of
your ability. “I never forgot that
Little Flower gave me the tools to be
successful.”
save the date
Alumnae Association meeting dates
January 11, 2011
6:00 PM Meeting
May 10, 2011
6:00 PM Meeting
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Joan Freitag ryan has been promoted to Director of Mission
Support for FEMA in Region III,
Philadelphia.
donna Green schnatz informed us
that her daughter, Erika, graduated
from Montclair State University
Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in
Animation/Illustration. She received
the Carpe Diem, Dean of Student &
Excellence in Illustration and
Animation Awards.
theresa taylor tacca and Steve are
married 25 years. They have 2 children, Steven (18) just graduated
Bishop McDevitt H.S. and
Samantha (14) is a sophomore at St.
Basil. Theresa is a VP in the Tax
Department at ACE Group, Phila.
1981
~~~
michele murphy Farrell was promoted to Warden in February and
she received her MA in Criminal
Justice in May, 21010 from Holy
Family University.
Patricia
smith
schweibenz
received her Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree from University of
PA in 1997. She is practicing in
Doylestown, PA.
1983
~~~
susan ruczynski Price earned her
MSN in nursing from Walden
University in April, 2010.
1986
~~~
claribel Alvarez-Jusino and Bill
have two children—Myah Nicole (a
senior at LF) and William Austin
(freshman at Roman)
1988
~~~
sarah smith sinni and husband, Joe,
are expecting their first child in April.
1995
~~~
eileen mcmenamin ditore and
John welcomed their first child into
the world on April 28, 2010. John
Paolo is doing well and keeping
mom and dad very busy!
dana skala smith is currently
working as an RN doing Home Care
for Aria Health. Her daughter, Kara,
will be 11 in March and son, Sean, is
5. They attend MAST Community
Charter School.
1996
~~~
Michele Marcolongo received her
BA in Forensic Psychology in June.
She and Steve are the proud parents
of daughters Athena (9) and
Madison (5).
Kim Kessler Martin and husband,
Brian, welcomed their fourth child,
Kevin Louis Martin, on September
1, 2010. Kevin’s siblings are
Meghan (6) and Mary Kate (4), and
big brother, Brendan (2).
Kathleen Wadas Painter and husband, Jesse, welcomed Grace
Elizabeth on April 6, 2010.
Serene McGrath Pena resides in
Wynnewood, PA with her husband,
Miguel, and their three children—
Mikey (7), Lola (4), and Roman (1)
.
1997
~~~
malinda Blazowski Ginion is
expecting her first child in December.
1999
~~~
nancy wagner received her MA in
Special Education from Holy
Family University. Nancy has been
teaching for seven years at Webster
School. She got engaged on August
5 to Dan Fackleman.
2002
~~~
teresa sticco mcGill and husband,
Tom, welcomed their first daughter,
Josephine Marie McGill, on January
5, 2010.
2003
~~~
where she is studying to become a
dental assistant. She will graduate
on February 5, 2012.
2004
~~~
Alicia Zampitella mcnasby married her sweetheart, John, on April 4,
2010.
2006
~~~
Ashley McGinty graduated Magna
Cum Laude from Gwynedd Mercy
with a BS in Psychology. She
was recognized at the Honors
Convocation for program honors in
Psychology and for her membership
in Psi Chi, a national psychology
honors fraternity and Sigma Phi
Sigma, an honors fraternity centered
around community service. Ashley
will continue her education at the
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine.
mary kate mcnulty graduated
with honors from Immaculata
University on May 16, 2010.
2010
~~~
Ashley swallow is enjoying Penn
State but she hasn’t forgotten Little
Flower. “Have a great day☺”
nicole ellis resides in Harrisburg
Attention!
Classes of ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10
We are interested in hearing from you and about you.
Please complete a short online survey. Go to the Home page and click on survey
button on our Little Flower website: www.littleflowerhighschool.org
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Hall of Fame Nomination Form
HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM
The Little Flower Catholic High School Hall of Fame Award was established to recognize graduates who have
exemplified excellence in their areas of achievement. The nominees should demonstrate both a personal and professional
commitment to the principles of Catholic life and tradition.
CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
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Nominee must have graduated from Little Flower at least 10 years prior to nomination
Nominee must be one who demonstrates a continuing commitment to the values of Catholic life.
Nominees may be considered for their excellence in the following areas of achievement:
Academics/Education, Arts, Athletics, Business, Catholic Witness/Spiritual Leadership, Community
Service/Volunteerism, Humanities/Social Work/Public Service, Philanthropy, Science/Medicine,
other vocations and careers.
NOMINATION APPLICATION
Person to be nominated ________________________________________
Graduation Year ____________
Nominee’s Current Parish ______________________________________
Nominee’s Address _________________________________________________
City _________________________
State __________
Zip ______________
Telephone # _________________________
PROCESS FOR NOMINATION
Along with this form, using a separate sheet of paper, direct a letter of nomination between 100-500 words to the Chair of
the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. List your nominee’s achievements SINCE GRADUATION that would merit
induction into the Hall of Fame.
Please send completed nomination form to:
Hall of Fame Selection Committee
Office of the President
1000 West Lycoming Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140-2199
Incomplete Nomination Forms will NOT be considered
Your Name _________________________________________________
Your Address _____________________________________________________
City _________________________
State __________
Zip ______________
Your Telephone # ____________________
Your Signature __________________________________
Nomination Forms MUST be received no later than March 1 to be considered for 2011 Induction.
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Little Flower High School Prints
by Artist howard watson
These colorful, watercolor prints of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls have been made available for sale to the public. This is a limited edition print, signed and numbered by the artist, Howard Watson. The prints are 19”h x 24”w. The cost of
the unframed print is $55. You can make arrangements to pick up the picture or, for an additional $10; we can send it to you
by registered mail (this includes packaging, insurance and postage). To order, fill out the coupon below and, with your check
made payable to Little Flower High School, mail to::
Sister Donna Shallo, Little Flower H.S., 1000 W. Lycoming St., Phila., PA 19140
L.F. Watercolor Print Order Form
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________ Class Year ________
Number ordered ________________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed $______________
____ I will make arrangements to pick up my print.
____ Please mail my print ($10 fee for postage and handling)
About the artist: Howard Watson is a renowned watercolorist of the Greater Delaware Valley, known to
many through his years of teaching at the Philadelphia College of Art, the Abington Art Center and the
Oreland Art Center. He has conducted workshops in the Philadelphia area, at the NJ shore and the
Poconos; in Graz, Austria; Lausanne, Switzerland; at the University of Hawaii and in Calgary, Canada.
Mr. Watson was the Artist in Residence at the White House during President Jimmy Carter’s term.
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2011 REUNION BOARD
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Meet One of Our Seniors, Ashley Sipos
(Maybe a future Sister Mary Scullion)
(A Thanksgiving reflection that Ashley
pray in the chapel we made, and get
something to eat.
read on Thanksgiving Day at her parish,
Throughout this whole experience, I
Holy Innocents)
couldn’t stop thinking to myself how
This past summer I had the opportunilucky I was. I have everything I need and
ty to attend a retreat called, “Gospel
then some. I have a home, loving parRoads.” Gospel Roads is a service retreat
ents, food, water, friends and a family.
in which people from all over get togethCompared to these people I came into
er to do service and help others. It was a
contact with over the nine days, I was
9-day trip without any cell phones, com“living the life.” This really made me
puters, or TV’s. For some people it can
think about how grateful I am for all that
seem easy, however, it was just the oppomy parents do for me. They make sure I
site for me.
Ashley Sipos, ’11
have everything I need, no matter what it
I found it difficult to put away the
may cost them. I am so grateful I had the
things I use everyday, but sure enough, I
did it! Each day the group engaged in a new project to chance to experience such a life-changing journey this
help others. Two things in particular that I enjoyed and summer.
“Gospel Roads” was definitely a journey, and it was
really struck me were the midnight run and the Sarnelli
not
easy. Each and every day, seeing something new,
House.
The midnight run was something we did one night in really made me think of what kind of person I want to be.
the week as we went into the streets of Philadelphia on It opened my eyes and made me see what has been right
Kensington Avenue. We gave out hot dogs, tea, and water in front of me all of the time. I am so grateful to my parto the homeless and poor people on the streets. It was def- ents for allowing me to attend this wonderful trip because
initely a sight to see. The people were so thankful that we I experienced first hand that everyone is a person and the
were there to help them, listen to them, and pray with poor and homeless should be treated with respect and dignity. It made me even more grateful for everything I
them.
The Sarnelli House is a recreation house which we have, yet take for granted. I am sincerely grateful for all
basically built from scratch. We put up dry wall, painted, I have experienced and I owe a huge “thank you” to my
installed floor boards—we did it all. This house is intend- parents for all they do for me!
ed for homeless people to be able to come in, get washed,