1. NDB Alumnae
Newsletter
There are currently nine NDB alumnae who still spend their days at
1540 Ralston Avenue, whether in the business offices or the
classroom. It is inspiring to see the traditions and heritage of NDB
upheld, when alumnae faculty and staff truly appreciate what NDB
did for them and want to give back. It speaks to the success of
Notre Dame, when our own alumna come back. As Alumnae, we
know what is unique about our years at NDB, just like current
student Mila '17, “What I like about Notre Dame is that it is welcom-
ing and inclusive. It feels like everyone has a place, whether it be a
club or a class, someplace where they can feel at home.”
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Notre Dame High School
1540 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
NON PROFIT ORG
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BELMONT, CA
PERMIT NO. 23
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Alma Mater, Mother Dear
Peggy Charlton Brady '63, English Teacher, Jolanda Zuger Breazeale '86, Registrar, Science Teacher, Jacquie
Mellott Marques '85, Admissions Associate, Shannon Barbara Wallace '05, Associate Director of Alumnae
Relations & Communications, Christina Puno Okubo '96, Athletic Trainer, Arlene Lavezzo Tigri '69, Business
Office, Patsy Neve Iannone '73, Athletics Coordinator, Kristen Menzel '05, Religious Studies Teacher,
Not pictured: Jodie Colucci Penner ‘83, Director of Advancement
Mari Andreatta ‘15: (left) Mari is currently attending Boston
University, College of Communication, and is a broadcaster for
The Wire, which provides daily news updates. She loves that
BU is a big school that feels small, and is enjoying all that
Boston has to offer. Mari was recently featured in a
commercial for BU, and is looking forward to rushing a sorority
in the spring.
Michelle Trucco Flynn ‘85: (right) Michelle kicked off NDB’s
Alumnae Brown Bag series in early February, discussing her
success and career journey. She shared with students her experience of leaving
the corporate world to fulfil her dream of becoming a jewelry designer.
Class of 1996
20 years - June 25, 2016
Class of 1966
50 years - November 6, 2016
Class of ‘06, ‘76,
or somewhere in between?
To assist in the planning of
your reunion, please contact
the Alumnae Office.
2016
Reunion Dates
Aquacades: April 22
Class Day & Graduation: June 2
Compassion, Commitment
& Community
Scholarship Luncheon:
October 24
Events
Help us name
this newsletter!
Have ideas? Share them!
E-mail the alumnae office
and let us know.
sbarbara@ndhsb.org
Welcome Back!
Save the
Date!
Compassion, Commitment
& Community
A luncheon to support
NDB Scholarship
October 24, 2016
NDB classes of '49, '62, '88, and '20 - Barnes, Fox, & Sennett families!
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2. Hail, Notre Dame
#throwback
Reunions
It is with great joy that I
write you this message
and re-welcome you to
the Notre Dame High
School Alumnae Associa-
tion. Though you may
not be walking the
carpeted-walled halls
each day, the memories
of lunch breaks, dances,
and Aquacades lives on
in each of us. I encourage
you to take full advantage of the association’s
gatherings, join the Alumnae Board, stay in touch
with classmates and keep your connections to
NDB. If you have suggestions for alumnae events
in your area, please contact us!
Sincerely,
Shannon Barbara Wallace ‘05
Associate Director of Alumnae Relations and
Communications
sbarbara@ndhsb.org
650.595.1913 x225
Name:
Maiden name (If applicable):
Graduation Year:
Address:
E-mail:
Phone Number:
What types of activities sponsored by your Alumnae Association
are you most likely to participate in?
5 Alumnae Board
5 Reunions
5 Annual Auction
5 Aquacades
Class Notes
Kimberly (Ambayec) Caparas '05,
had the wonderful opportunity
of meeting Pope Francis this past
August as a sposi novelli
(newlywed couple) after a Papal
Audience inSt. Peter's Square.
Sondra Schilling Wermes '01 and
husband Greg welcomed a baby
girl, Olivia Marie on October 2,
2015. Dominic and Avery are
proud older siblings!
Class of 1965 Class of 1960
Class of 1950
To submit class notes for future publications please email sbarbara@ndhsb.org
Colleen Byers‘01 with
her daughter, Madison
Mackenzie Ploof, 13
months old at the circus
in Winston Salem, NC.
Need to update your info?
From the
class of 1964's
Historian
Scrapbook…
"February 14,
1961:
We met
in the
auditorium
for the
annual
Mardi Gras.
Queen Mary Thrift was attended by our two
representatives, Sue Abts and
Paula Corbett. It was a wonderful evening,
enjoyed by all."
Need to update your info?
Contact sbarbara@ndhsb.org
Class of 2005

3. Hail, Notre Dame
#throwback
Reunions
It is with great joy that I
write you this message
and re-welcome you to
the Notre Dame High
School Alumnae Associa-
tion. Though you may
not be walking the
carpeted-walled halls
each day, the memories
of lunch breaks, dances,
and Aquacades lives on
in each of us. I encourage
you to take full advantage of the association’s
gatherings, join the Alumnae Board, stay in touch
with classmates and keep your connections to
NDB. If you have suggestions for alumnae events
in your area, please contact us!
Sincerely,
Shannon Barbara Wallace ‘05
Associate Director of Alumnae Relations and
Communications
sbarbara@ndhsb.org
650.595.1913 x225
Name:
Maiden name (If applicable):
Graduation Year:
Address:
E-mail:
Phone Number:
What types of activities sponsored by your Alumnae Association
are you most likely to participate in?
5 Alumnae Board
5 Reunions
5 Annual Auction
5 Aquacades
Class Notes
Kimberly (Ambayec) Caparas '05,
had the wonderful opportunity
of meeting Pope Francis this past
August as a sposi novelli
(newlywed couple) after a Papal
Audience inSt. Peter's Square.
Sondra Schilling Wermes '01 and
husband Greg welcomed a baby
girl, Olivia Marie on October 2,
2015. Dominic and Avery are
proud older siblings!
Class of 1965 Class of 1960
Class of 1950
To submit class notes for future publications please email sbarbara@ndhsb.org
Colleen Byers‘01 with
her daughter, Madison
Mackenzie Ploof, 13
months old at the circus
in Winston Salem, NC.
Need to update your info?
From the
class of 1964's
Historian
Scrapbook…
"February 14,
1961:
We met
in the
auditorium
for the
annual
Mardi Gras.
Queen Mary Thrift was attended by our two
representatives, Sue Abts and
Paula Corbett. It was a wonderful evening,
enjoyed by all."
Need to update your info?
Contact sbarbara@ndhsb.org
Class of 2005

4. NDB Alumnae
Newsletter
There are currently nine NDB alumnae who still spend their days at
1540 Ralston Avenue, whether in the business offices or the
classroom. It is inspiring to see the traditions and heritage of NDB
upheld, when alumnae faculty and staff truly appreciate what NDB
did for them and want to give back. It speaks to the success of
Notre Dame, when our own alumna come back. As Alumnae, we
know what is unique about our years at NDB, just like current
student Mila '17, “What I like about Notre Dame is that it is welcom-
ing and inclusive. It feels like everyone has a place, whether it be a
club or a class, someplace where they can feel at home.”
NO TRE DA
ME
B
E
L M O NT
Notre Dame High School
1540 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
NON PROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
BELMONT, CA
PERMIT NO. 23
Like Us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/ndhsbalumnae
Alma Mater, Mother Dear
Peggy Charlton Brady '63, English Teacher, Jolanda Zuger Breazeale '86, Registrar, Science Teacher, Jacquie
Mellott Marques '85, Admissions Associate, Shannon Barbara Wallace '05, Associate Director of Alumnae
Relations & Communications, Christina Puno Okubo '96, Athletic Trainer, Arlene Lavezzo Tigri '69, Business
Office, Patsy Neve Iannone '73, Athletics Coordinator, Kristen Menzel '05, Religious Studies Teacher,
Not pictured: Jodie Colucci Penner ‘83, Director of Advancement
Mari Andreatta ‘15: (left) Mari is currently attending Boston
University, College of Communication, and is a broadcaster for
The Wire, which provides daily news updates. She loves that
BU is a big school that feels small, and is enjoying all that
Boston has to offer. Mari was recently featured in a
commercial for BU, and is looking forward to rushing a sorority
in the spring.
Michelle Trucco Flynn ‘85: (right) Michelle kicked off NDB’s
Alumnae Brown Bag series in early February, discussing her
success and career journey. She shared with students her experience of leaving
the corporate world to fulfil her dream of becoming a jewelry designer.
Class of 1996
20 years - June 25, 2016
Class of 1966
50 years - November 6, 2016
Class of ‘06, ‘76,
or somewhere in between?
To assist in the planning of
your reunion, please contact
the Alumnae Office.
2016
Reunion Dates
Aquacades: April 22
Class Day & Graduation: June 2
Compassion, Commitment
& Community
Scholarship Luncheon:
October 24
Events
Help us name
this newsletter!
Have ideas? Share them!
E-mail the alumnae office
and let us know.
sbarbara@ndhsb.org
Welcome Back!
Save the
Date!
Compassion, Commitment
& Community
A luncheon to support
NDB Scholarship
October 24, 2016
NDB classes of '49, '62, '88, and '20 - Barnes, Fox, & Sennett families!
NO
TRE DA
ME
B
E
L M O N
T