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MAGNIFICATMagazinea p u b l i c a t i o n o f M a g n i f i c a t H i g h S c h o o l « SPRING 2016
STATE OF THE SCHOOL 2016:
The Year of Exploration « PAGE 3

CONTENTS
3 State of the School 2016
8 Advancement News
10 School News
14 Alumnae Profiles
17 Class Notes
19 In Memoriam
Board of Directors
2015-2016
This is a publication of the Offices of Marketing and
Advancement. Please call 440.331.1572 or email
kuthe@maghs.org with questions or comments.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER: Lifetouch
DESIGN: Academy Graphic Communication, Inc.
Mrs. Maureen Karnatz Smith ’81, Chairperson
Mr. John Bello
Dr. Christine Noga Booth ‘88
Dr. Kathleen Buse
Mrs. Fiona M. Campbell Chambers ’90
Mr. Brian V. Conroy
Mr. Terry Coyne
Mr. Daniel Filippi
Sr. Carole Anne Griswold, H.M.
Mr. Ralph P. Higgins, Jr.
Ambassador Heather Hodges ’64
Mrs. Linda Loesch Kelly ’77
Ms. Rose Marie Gates Jenne ’68
Ms. Dara Ann Krueger ’87
Mr. Gary Miller
Mrs. Colleen Moran O’Neil ‘88
Mr. Andrew Strada
Mr. P. Kelly Tompkins
Sr. Barbara Wincik, H.M.
Mrs. Karen Wysocki Yacobucci ’83
President
Ms. Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95
A MESSAGE FROM
Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95
Dear Magnificat Community,
It is amazing to think we have completed most of the school year. I have learned
that the famous saying is in fact true: Time does fly when you are having fun!
What a joy it has been to listen to this community. From individual conversations
to collective surveys, I have had the pleasure of learning much about Magnificat
and thinking deeply about our future as a Catholic college-preparatory school with
a holistic Mission. In January, I had the pleasure of sharing the State of the School
with our faculty and staff, Board of Directors, current parents, alumnae and friends.
There is much good news to share, and I have discovered that Magnificat is poised
and ready to take on our new Strategic Plan and to reflect together on Magnificat’s
preparedness for 21st century learning and the future of education.
An integral part of that future remains our students. Each student who attends
Magnificat is a blessing to this community. And yet, attending our school can be
financially challenging for some families. The 27th Annual Endowment Gala that
took place on March 5 was representative of the incredible generosity of the
Magnificat Community, and helps to ensure that each and every student who
wants to attend Magnificat has that opportunity. The Magic of Magnificat is truly
our community, and I am so grateful for the blessings of partnering with all of you
in empowering our young women to be role models for the real world.
The Gala itself was truly a magical evening in its own right. Set in the stunning
Huntington Bank Building, Ann and Terry Coyne, along with Paula and Brian
Conroy, hosted a fantastic event for 650 guests. Complete with student
performances, a silent auction and a delicious meal, a wonderful time was had by
all. Our Magnifi-GIFT appeal raised $65,000, and the Gala itself raised $450,000.
On so many levels, the evening was a success and a true testament to the
faithful support of our school community.
As we head into the spring, it’s hard not to be grateful for the beauty all around us.
The trees are starting to bloom, some early flowers are beginning to emerge and
students are already thinking about the summer sunshine. Magnificat can’t help
but think of summer, too. This year, we have reinvented our summer programming
to include day camp, enrichment camp and athletic camp options for students in
grades 1-8. We are excited to offer our community more options for a fun, active
and purposeful summer. For more information, please visit our website.
I wish you a blessed Easter season and a joyful spring!
With gratitude,
Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95
President
Magnificat welcomes back Dr. Carissa Romero April 25-26.
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THE YEAR OF EXPLORATION
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S T A T E
O F T H E
S C H O O L
During the Year of Exploration, President Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95 has been listening to all members of the Magnificat Community.
“The purpose of a State
of the School address is
to share observations,
trends and initiatives
with the entire
Magnificat Community;
to provide updates
and recommendations
on those things seen
as necessary for
school growth and
the fulfillment of the
Strategic Plan.”
– Ms. Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95,
President, Magnificat High School
It may be an election year for the United States, but for
Magnificat High School, it is an exploration year.
According to Magnificat President Ms. Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95, the 2015-2016 school
year—The Year of Exploration—has been about listening…to students, faculty, staff,
parents, alumnae, Board members and friends. And although there hasn’t been any
barnstorming or soapbox speeches, there have been enough meetings, surveys, deep
dives, guest speakers, conferences, town halls and small group gatherings to rival an
Iowa caucus. And that’s a good thing!
During this Year of Exploration, Ms. Halliday says, “There is much good news to share,
and I have discovered that Magnificat is poised and ready to take on our new Strategic
Plan, and to reflect together on Magnificat’s preparedness for 21st century learning and
the future of education.”
In late January, Ms. Halliday reported on this good news in her official State of the School
address. Many of these findings are worth repeating, so the highlights are summarized on
the following pages. Read on to find out more about the observations, trends and
initiatives that have emerged during Ms. Halliday’s first 250 days in office during The Year
of Exploration.
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STATE OF THE SCHOOL 2016: THE YEAR OF EXPLORATION
MISSION
The challenge around our Mission is helping
many prospective families understand the deep
connection between Mission, culture and identity
without yet having lived it.
“From the outside looking in, you can never
understand it; from the inside looking out,
you can never explain it.”
With the development of a one-page Mission
Document, an establishment of a Purpose
statement and concise external messaging of
Mary as model, we are sharing our powerful story.
Our Purpose: To empower young women to be
role models for the real world.
STRATEGIC PLAN
As we focus on our newly developed
Strategic Plan that takes us through the
2019-2020 school year, we focus on the first
two objectives, Deepening Faith-Filled Life
and Advancing 21st Century Learning, as
emerging priorities as we move into the next
school year—The Year of Refinement (2016-
2017). In order to deeply fulfill our Mission
and purpose, two significant changes to the
calendar have been introduced—Calendar
Redesign and Advisory. (Please refer to the
Board Corner column on page 7 to see the
Strategic Plan in its entirety.)
2015-2020
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AUGUST
CALENDAR REDESIGN
Our Mission calls us to educate our young women
holistically, yet anecdotal conversations revealed that many
of our young women are worried and stressed as they
head into Christmas Break, with mid-term assessments
awaiting them upon return to school in early January. After
researching how other high schools and universities
address mid-terms, as well as looking to recommendations
from national experts, Magnificat will be offering mid-term
exams before Christmas Break 2016.
PILOTING A SOLUTION –
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
◆ First day of school – August 18
◆ Mid-term assessments – December 19-20
◆ Christmas Break – December 21-January 4
◆ Finals – May 17-19
◆ Honors Assembly/Baccalaureate – May 22
◆ Last day of school – May 22
◆ Graduation – May 23
ADVISORY
In keeping with our Mission of holistically educating our students, we are introducing
Advisory for the 2016-2017 school year. Advisory is a scheduled time during the school
day where an adult and a small group of students have the opportunity to interact and
connect on an interpersonal level. Think of it as an evolving traditional homeroom.
Advisors provide a caring environment, promote connections and
sharing, facilitate discussions and activities, advocate for students by
offering strategies and ongoing support, and model our Mission,
purpose and values. Advisory allows for greater personalization and
greater engagement. It will also provide an additional point person for
parents and guardians to contact regarding student needs and progress.
◆ For the 2016-2017 school year, our day will be 8 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
◆ Faculty and staff will be assigned 15 students whom they will
model our Mission for and advocate for throughout the school year.
◆ These small advisory groups will meet multiple times per week
to connect.
“Increased school connectedness is
also related to educational motivation,
classroom engagement and better
attendance; all of which are linked to
higher academic achievement.”
– Blum Libbey; Blum, McNeely Rinehart
“Students who feel connected
to their school are more likely
to exhibit healthy lifestyle
behaviors.”
– McNeely Falci;
McNeely, Nonnemaker Blum

100%PARTICIPATION
ANNUAL FUND
One sign of a
great school is
the ongoing
commitment
from all
constituents to
annual giving. Magnificat’s Annual Fund provides
current students with the best possible programs,
resources and faculty available. We are pleased to
report:
• 100% participation from Board of Directors
• 100% participation from Alumnae Board
• 97% participation from Faculty/Staff
We are currently working on ideas for securing a
higher level of parent and alumnae participation,
which are currently at 25% and 6% respectively.
Please consider helping us increase participation
by returning your donation in the remit envelope
within this magazine. Any amount will help us
reach our goal of 100% participation to help fund
the future of Magnificat!
ADMISSIONS
We recently welcomed
the Class of 2020! These
Future Blue Streaks and
their parents attended a
revamped and more
personalized Registration Day that included elective
classes selection, getting fitted for uniforms (including our
new Fair Trade uniform option) and meeting other rising
freshman families. Our numbers are solid, and we are
proud to have awarded 16 Merit Scholarships, totaling
$76,000, which is more than double of what was awarded
last year! This is above and beyond our 20 Marian
Scholarships, totaling $50,000, and financial assistance.
We ask that all of you share your personal Magnificat
story with friends and neighbors as we all work to
approach our enrollment goal of 800 students. (Please
see our Admissions Update on page 12 to find out more
about our personalized approach to Admissions. We
continue to share the Magic of Magnificat with Future
Blue Streaks this spring at our new 7th Grade Shadow
Days and Prospective Parent Night.) And we ask all of
you to help spread the word!
16
MERIT
SCHOLARSHIPS
TOTALING
$76,000
MagnifiCamp
June 13—August 5
Co-ed summer programs, grades 1–8
day camp | enrichment | athletic
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Based on constituent feedback, we have reinvented our
summer programming to offer busy families more options for
a fun, active and purposeful summer. Magnifi-Camp will offer
co-ed day camp, enrichment programs and athletic camps for
students in grades 1-8. These programs are led by our
dedicated faculty, staff and coaches, who bring their many
passions and talents to every program offered. Registration
has been open since mid-February, and camps are filling up.
With our new staff person in place, Mrs. Susan Faler, Director
of the H.M. Center and Summer Programs, we are gearing up
for a busy summer! (Read more about Susan Faler on page 9.)
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION:
The Viewing of Most Likely To Succeed
The Magnificat Board, faculty and staff had
the opportunity to screen the highly acclaimed
Most Likely To Succeed, touted as the best
film ever done on the topic of school. The
film, which was an Official Selection at the
Tribeca Film Festival, Cleveland International
Film Festival, Sundance and many others,
“inspires its audiences with a sense of
purpose and possibility, bringing school
communities together in re-imagining what
their students and teachers are capable of
doing.” Following the film, they were able to reflect on how this
information might further the Strategic Plan.
“The 21st century is going to be all about building,
creating, and innovating. This remarkable film
shows a path of how we can empower all of our
children to do that.”
– Sal Khan, Khan Academy

NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Magnificat has tapped into its 11,000-plus alumnae base to
establish a National Advisory Council. These alumnae will be
sharing their expertise, acting as a Think Tank for Magnificat
as we move forward in achieving the goals as outlined in the
Strategic Plan.
The Magnificat National Advisory Council
Left to right: Kathleen Hull ‘74, Jane Mooney ‘00, Mary
Lavelle O’Donnell ‘80, President Jenifer Hebda Halliday ‘95,
Mara van der Oord Myers ‘97, Veronica Votypka ‘95.
Not pictured: Elizabeth Onusko Cafferkey ‘98, Elizabeth
Reichard Sims ‘95.
LOOKING AHEAD
As we complete the Year of Exploration and look toward the
Year of Refinement, it is an exciting time for Magnificat. We
are in a wonderful position with much on the horizon. Our
Mission and Strategic Plan call us to continue to be
reflective and innovative as we seek to prepare our young
women for the real world. Ms. Halliday and the Leadership
Team, as well as the Board of Directors, look forward to the
continued good work of the entire Magnificat Community,
as we come together in the months and years ahead.
SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE
There is some exciting news to share as Magnificat
continues its partnerships with experts in the education
field: Magnificat is partnering with Columbia University and
hosting the National Spirituality in Education Conference on
October 27-28. Dr. Lisa Miller, acclaimed author of The
Spiritual Child, will be the keynote speaker, and Sister Helen
Prejean, C.S.J., a leading advocate for the abolition of the
death penalty, will open the conference. There will be much
more information forthcoming as we prepare for this national
event that puts Magnificat in the spotlight! Look for your
invite to the keynote address!
SENIORS: EARLY ACCEPTANCE LETTERS
Many Magnificat Seniors have received early-acceptance
letters from impressive universities such as Boston
College, Northwestern University, University of Notre
Dame, University of Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt
University. At press time, over 95% of the Class of 2016
had already been admitted to colleges!
EDITOR’S NOTE: Throughout this
special edition of the Magnificat
Magazine, we will be sharing other
“State of the School” news. Look
for boxes like these to find out more
about Magnificat’s preparedness for
21st century learning.
S T A T E
O F T H E
S C H O O L
There are reservations available for the Dr. Carissa Romero Parent
Partnership Book Read, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,”
by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., on April 25.
Please email sturek@maghs.org if interested.
YOU’RE
INVITED!

Happy spring to the Magnificat High
School Community! It’s hard to
believe we are well into second
semester. It has been a busy year
for our new President, Jen Halliday,
and the entire Leadership Team,
faculty and staff. There is much to
be grateful for and much to look
forward to in this Lenten and Easter
season. The Mission of Magnificat,
with Mary as a role model teaching
us how to learn, lead and serve, is at
the forefront of all that occurs at
Magnificat!
I would like to thank Kelly Tompkins, past Board
Chairperson, for his untiring leadership over the last five
years, and for continuing to help and guide me as the new
Board Chairperson. By way of introducing myself, I am an
alumna and past parent of two daughters. I also have three
sisters and a sister-in-law who are alumnae, as well as a few
nieces who are either alumnae or current students. I
decided to get involved as an alumna several years ago
because I value the holistic education Magnificat provided
both me and my daughters, and I would like to see other
young women continue to receive that foundation for life.
I spent two years chairing the Alumnae Board, and joined
the Board of Directors eight years ago. During that time,
I served on the Advancement Committee and chaired the
Marketing Committee. In addition, my husband, Steve, and
I chaired the Endowment Gala, which raises scholarship
funds for girls who otherwise would not be able to attend
Magnificat.
I am currently on the Governance Committee, and I also
recently chaired the Strategic Planning process. Speaking of
the Strategic Plan, I have included a copy of it (see graphic
to the right of this article) for your review. Please take a
moment to review it, as it details exciting goals for
Magnificat over the next five years, including deepening
faith-filled life and advancing 21st century learning at the
forefront of these goals.
I am especially looking forward to partnering with Jen
Halliday and the rest of the Board this year on achieving
these and the other goals, as well as celebrating our
Humility of Mary heritage. I invite you to also celebrate
Magnificat by making a gift to our Annual Fund.
Thank you for your commitment to Magnificat High School.
Maureen Karnatz Smith ’81
Chairperson, Magnificat High School Board of Directors
maureensmith01@oh.rr.com
Mrs. Maureen Karnatz
Smith ’81
BOARD CORNER
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020
Strategic Goal 1
DEEPENING FAITH-FILLED LIFE
A. Develop and strengthen Faith and Spiritual Practices among
all constituents
B. Clarify understanding of “modeling Mary’s Magnificat in the world”
among constituents
C. Develop the Rosemary Saas Center for Women of Faith in Leadership
Strategic Goal 2
ADVANCING 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
A. Align pedagogy with student-centered, real-world learning
B. Evaluate and expand learning spaces to support best practices
C. Enhance commitment to innovation, diversity, and global experiences
for students and faculty
Strategic Goal 3
INTEGRATING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
A. Develop and formalize mutually enriching and mission aligned relationships
with institutions, organizations, community groups, and individuals
B. Expand community service and experiential learning opportunities
within community
C. Strengthen marketing of Magnificat story, purpose, and Mission within
greater community
Strategic Goal 4
ENHANCING WELLNESS AND ATHLETICS
A. Develop comprehensive wellness program
B. Update and enhance athletics facilities
C. Create greater access through integrated program options
Strategic Goal 5
STRENGTHENING FINANCIAL VITALITY
A. Strengthen enrollment and optimize tuition revenue as part of
comprehensive financial plan
B. Expand philanthropy as part of a comprehensive development plan
C. Develop a comprehensive capital campaign consistent with
strategic priorities

The 2016 Alumnae Award of Excellence recipient Christine LaSalvia
‘94, and The Magnificat Award winners Deirdre Hickey Geib ’76 and
Dan Geib are pictured with Maureen Karnatz Smith ’81, Chairperson of
the Board of Directors, and Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95, President.
Gala Co-chairs Ann Litzler Coyne ’88 and Terry Coyne, and Paula
Kalil Conroy ’90 and Brian Conroy, created a magical evening for
their 650 guests.
Thanks to the Magnificat Community,
we are pleased and grateful to report
that this year’s event raised
$450,000! What a spectacular
evening at the 925 Euclid Avenue
Building, a venue that is bridging the
history and future of Cleveland!
Guests were treated to a piece of
Cleveland’s architectural history while
celebrating the Magic of Magnificat.
In keeping with the Magic of Magnificat theme, Co-chairs Ann Litzler Coyne
’88 and Terry Coyne, and Paula Kalil Conroy ’90 and Brian Conroy, and their
committee created a magical evening for the 650 guests in attendance. This
creative team had many tricks up their sleeves, including “Gala Games From
the Vault,” featuring a $5,000 cash prize and a diamond and blue topaz
pendant, Gift Cards Galore and a Magnificat-focused auction, including items
such as Share the Heritage with Sister Helen Jean, Guest Announcer at a
Basketball home game, Student can be President for the Day, and a Fair
Trade uniform. Table sponsors even had the opportunity to tour the Bank
Deposit Vault in which many original artifacts were still in place, including
the vault door.
Of course the evening wouldn’t be complete without honoring three
special guests: The 2016 Alumnae Award of Excellence recipient, Christine
LaSalvia ‘94, and The Magnificat Award winners, Deirdre Hickey Geib ’76
and Dan Geib.
Thank you to all who truly made this Gala something magical!
To learn more about the Endowment Gala and to view this year’s tribute
video, please visit www.magnificaths.org/magicofmagnificat.
The Magic of Magnificat
TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL ENDOWMENT GALA
BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORDS!
Besides having a record-breaking year in
sponsorships, an anonymous donor offered a
complimentary ticket to each and every member
of the Magnificat faculty and staff so they could
also take part in this magical evening.
S T A T E
O F T H E
S C H O O L
ADVANCEMENT NEWS

ADVANCEMENT NEWS
NEW FACULTY STAFF TRANSITIONS
Welcome Aboard!
The Magnificat Community welcomes Mrs. Susan Faler as Director of H.M. Center and Summer
Programs. Susan comes to us with a B.S. in Computer and Information Science and a M.Ed. in
Computer Uses in Education. She has been blessed with a variety of roles in her career,
including, but not limited to, Information Systems Specialist, Computer Resource Teacher, Pre-
School President, Middle School Softball Coach, and most recently, Coordinator of the Gries
Center for Experiential and Service Learning in University Circle. At the Gries Center, Susan
facilitated learning experiences for children in grades 1-12, working directly with many faculty,
staff and community members, as well as overseeing the daily operations of the Gries Center
itself. Susan’s unique background brings with it skills and experiences that fit beautifully in her
dual role. She is also a former Magnificat mom–Katelynd ’07 and Madeline ’09. Please join us in
welcoming Susan to our community!
Your donation to the Annual Fund supports innovative programming for our current students.
ANNUAL FUND FAQs
Q: Why should I make a gift? I can’t give enough to
make a difference, anyway.
A: Even though it might not seem like it, every gift can have a
major impact! As we seek large grants from foundations, a
high percentage of alumnae and parents that give is a powerful
statement that you believe in the education Magnificat
provides. It’s not how much you can give; just the fact that
you’re giving makes all the difference.
Q: What does the Annual Fund support?
A: Gifts to the Annual Fund collectively support innovative
programming for our current students, financial aid for
deserving families, professional development and continued
improvements to our learning environments.
Q: How much am I expected to give?
A: Only what you’re comfortable giving. We understand that the
requests for your charitable giving are many, and that you may
have many causes that are close to your heart. A gift of any
amount adds your name to the percentage of alumnae and
parents giving back, and for that alone we are tremendously
thankful.
Q: How can I make my gift?
A: Use the envelope enclosed within the magazine, or visit our
website to make a secure, online gift. New this spring!
Making your gift is easier than ever. Set up a recurring,
monthly gift of any amount using our online form. Your
recurring gift provides the Annual Fund with a reliable source
of income that helps Magnificat make long-term commitments
to top priorities, producing sustainable change over time.

SCHOOL NEWS
Values in Action
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WINTER SPORTS WRAP-UP 2015-16
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1 1 GYMNASTICS
The team’s season was outstanding this year with several first-
place finishes. To start off the OHSAA Tournament, the team
won the Sectional Meet with a team score of 146.35. The Blue
Streaks continued on to the District Meet in late February,
finishing as District Runner-up. The team moved on to States,
with the team finishing as State Runner-up. Several individual
performances earned State Runner-up finishes, also, including
Jessica Androsik ‘16 as all-around and vault, Emily Connor ’19
on floor and Julia Pompeani ’19 on bars. During the regular
season, Julia and Emily were both named The Plain Dealer’s
Players of the Week.
2 SWIMMING DIVING
Every week, the swim team competed with the best in
Northeast Ohio. In the OHSAA Sectional Meet, the team
finished 5th. In late February, the team traveled to Bowling
Green State University for the District Meet, with five
swimmers qualifying to compete at the State Meet—Kathryn
Presley ‘18, Grace Monroe ‘18, Taryn Zwissler ‘17, Alana
Cartwright ‘17 and Julia Pophal ‘16, with Amelia Brady ‘16 as
alternate. At States, the team finished in 14th place, which is
the best finish since 2005.
3 BASKETBALL
Magnificat fielded three basketball teams this season,
Freshman, JV and Varsity. Both the Freshman and JV teams
maintained winning seasons, with the Freshmen finishing 15-3
and JV 13-7. Varsity finished the regular season 18-4, advancing
to play Rhodes High School in the Sectional game and then
St. Joseph Academy in District play. The team bowed out in
the Division 1 Regional Semi-final game, losing to Wadsworth.
The team was ranked as high as number two in this year’s
Cleveland.com Top 25 Girls’ Basketball Teams list. Elise
Keshock ‘16 and Phoebe Sterba ‘16 were named The Plain
Dealer’s Players of the Week.
You can follow all the Blue Streak teams
on Magnificat’s website, or follow them
on Twitter @MagsHSAthletics.
GO BLUE STREAKS!
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SCHOOL NEWS
A T H L E T I C S U P D A T E :
S T A T E
O F T H E
S C H O O L
The Lenten Project
With the theme Fast, Pray, Give, the annual Lenten Project
is our effort to reach out globally to our sisters and brothers
in need. It is an act of solidarity to support the work of
organizations in Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti and Guatemala. It is
a way to give as part of our Lenten call to Fast, Pray and Give,
as we reflect on Christ’s Paschal Mystery—His suffering, death
and resurrection.
Each year, the Lenten Project supports international
organizations to which Magnificat is connected through
immersion retreats and ministries of the Sisters of the
Humility of Mary. We annually raise awareness and funds for
Damien House and Rostro de Cristo in Ecuador, H.M. Sister
Judy Dohner’s efforts in Haiti and International Partners in
Mission in El Salvador.
Guatemala and Mayan Families are our featured country
and organization this year. Mayan Families offers services
ranging from educational scholarships to affordable housing
and medical care to the community in Guatemala where
Magnificat’s new Fair Trade uniform skirts will be made.
Students, faculty and staff gave generously to these
organizations, making our annual Lenten Project a collaborative
success. Thank you to all who donated to and volunteered
for this effort. For questions about the Lenten Project, please
contact Ms. Marissa Madden, Director of Campus Ministry.
Save the Date
1st Annual Blue Streak Golf Outing
Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m. (shotgun start)
To find out more information and
to register online, please visit
www.magnificaths.org/golf
or call 440.331.7663.
The following students are signed athletes and will
continue their sports at the college level:
Blue Streak Name Sport University
Anne Ubbing Track The Ohio State University
Chrissy Cotton Volleyball Clarion University
Maggie Midgette Volleyball Michigan State University
Baylee Price Soccer Coastal Carolina University
Amy Rogozinski Soccer University of Akron
Catie Corrigan Soccer University of Akron
Evie Lavelle Soccer St. Louis University
Juliana Dotson Cross Country/ Lourdes University
Track
Katie McCourt Lacrosse Ohio Northern University
Phoebe Sterba Basketball University of Pennsylvania

SCHOOL NEWS
ADMISSIONS UPDATE
FUTURE BLUE STREAKS
Magnifibot 3.0 was another sold-out success
for Future Blue Streaks
In late January, Magnificat once again partnered with Great Lakes
Science Center to hold the third annual Magnifibot robotics event
for girls in grades 5-8. And then earlier this month, Admissions
again teamed up with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to let Future Blue
Streaks in grades 4-8 get up close to eight small animals. Thank
you to all the Future Blue Streaks who attended these fun and
educational events!
Seventh Grade Shadowing—NEW!
New this year, Magnificat is offering 7th Grade Shadow Days—
April 7 and 21. We invite 7th grade students to spend a day
with a freshman and see what a typical day is like at Magnificat.
Shadowing is a great way for a prospective student to meet our
students, faculty and administrators, and tour our facilities. Parents
are invited to an informational session and tour at 8 a.m. or at 2:30
p.m. (after you drop off or before you pick up your 7th grader). To
register for a 7th Grade Shadow visit, please call the Admissions
Office at 440.331.1572, ext. 248.
Prospective Parent Information Night—
NEW FORMAT!
Parents of students in grades 5-8 are invited to attend an
informational session at Magnificat on Thursday, April 14 from
6-8 p.m. You will have the opportunity to meet our President,
Ms. Jen Hebda Halliday ’95; the Dean of Academics, Ms. Marilyn
Arundel; and the Dean of Student Life and Faith Formation,
Mrs. Moira Clark. The evening will begin with a presentation by
President Halliday in the Magnificat Center for the Performing
Arts at 6:30 p.m., and then choose from four Breakout Sessions
to attend—academic choice, student support, affordability and
student life— pick one or all four. We invite Future Blue Streak
parents to ask questions, meet current students and staff
members, and see what Magnificat High School has to offer your
daughter. Please call the Admissions Office at 440.331.1572 for
more information or to register.
New this year, the Admissions Team mailed
Acceptance Packages to each and every Blue Streak
who will become a member of the Class of 2020! The
package included a Class of 2020 long-sleeved tee,
as well as an official acceptance letter from President
Halliday. The feedback from our rising freshmen has
been very positive!
S T A T E
O F T H E
S C H O O L
WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2020
On February 11, the Magnificat Admissions Department welcomed
the Class of 2020 with a video and a specially mailed package that
included an acceptance letter from President Halliday, and a limited
edition long-sleeved t-shirt. Next, students and their parents met
fellow classmates on March 5, as they registered for classes, were
measured for uniforms and caught a glimpse of what to expect as
they make their transition into high school.

SCHOOL NEWS
PERFORMING ARTS CORNER
TALENT SHOW RAISES CURTAIN
AND FUNDS
Magnificat students  showed off their talents at the 11th annual
Magnificat High School Talent Show in late February, raising
$1,700 for the school’s annual Lenten Project. Attendees
enjoyed singing, dancing, stand-up comedy and instrumental
performances, while benefiting our brothers and sisters in
Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala and Haiti.
DANCE TEAM SUCCESS
The Magnificat Dance Team was busy this winter, competing
at several competitions and conventions, including West Coast
Dance Explosion in Cleveland and JamFest Dance Super Nationals
in Cincinnati. The team received many ensemble and solo
placements, spirit awards, which honor sportsmanship and work
ethic, and were crowned four-time National Champions for 2016!
Congratulations, and we know there is much more to come!
MAGNIFICAT PARTICIPATES IN
ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
Magnificat Performing Arts recently participated in Cleveland
Theatre Conference’s annual one-act educational competition at
John Carroll University. This year, Magnificat students performed
two short plays by Alice Gerstenberg—Overtones and Fourteen.
Ms. Gerstenberg, a playwright from the early 1900s, was involved
with the Little Theatre movement in her hometown of Chicago.
She exercised a strong feminist dedication to bringing non-
commercial theater to new playwrights, children and Chicagoans.
Magnificat and the other six participating high schools enjoyed
performances, Mass, a workshop with Great Lakes Theater
Festival and an awards ceremony.
SAVE THE DATE…SPRING PLAY:
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling
April 22-23, 7 p.m.; April 24, 2 p.m.
Steel Magnolias is the heartstring-
tugging story of the lives of six
remarkable Southern women who face
all that life can throw at them. The
bittersweet Southern comedy takes
place in Truvy Jones’ beauty salon,
where three generations of outspoken Southern women regularly
gather to laugh, cry and celebrate the events of their lives.
But their world is rocked by a sudden and devastating tragedy
that puts the ladies’ inner strength and love for one another to
the ultimate test. Steel Magnolias is alternately hilarious and
touching, and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and
purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.
Rated PG-13.
Tickets are $13 for adults, $8 for students (18 and under) and
senior adults, and can be purchased at www.magnificat.tix.com.
Now Available: Sister Helen Jean Novy’s Prayer Book
Sister Helen Jean Novy’s inspirational daily prayers have been collated into a bound book called Days
of Grace 365 Prayers. You can purchase your limited edition copy by visiting the Magnificat Bookstore
weekdays from 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., or by ordering online at www.magnificaths.org/365-days-grace.
The cost is $25 per book, and online orders will be charged a priority flat rate shipping fee.

Caitlin Blake ’06
ms.caitlinblake@gmail.com
“The Magic of Magnificat is:
The empowerment of young
women to be successful, and
the bonds of friendship between
classmates that continue to
grow as the years go on.”
Caitlin is an Area Coordinator in
Residential Education at Oberlin
College. She earned her MA in
College Student Personnel from
BGSU in 2013, and has been
working at Oberlin since then.
During this school year, we’ve asked our over 11,000 alumnae to “Share Their Stories”
with the rest of the Magnificat Community. In the fall, they shared what they will
forever remember about Magnificat.
For this spring issue, in honor of the theme of the recent 27th Annual Endowment Gala,
The Magic of Magnificat, we asked the question…
The Magic of Magnificat is______________________.
We thank everyone who responded to this prompt, and share with you below six of the
most magical answers.
Diane Koster-Marquard ’61
dianemarquard@yahoo.com
While intramural sports and sewing costumes for plays were
great, almost to the top of my memories were the 1957-1961
three-day, all-student, silent retreats (talk about holistic!).
Yet it was the information learned in the home economics
department that made my life happiest the last two years.”
Diane has had an illustrious career helping children with special needs, earning her BSE,
M.Ed. and Ed.S.
Magnificat is…
The Magic of--
Eileen McNamara ’85
Eileen.mcnamara@nbcuni.com
How you can grow young friendships into lifelong sisterhood.
My high school friends have become like sisters. We are close,
we stay connected. Sister Carol Anne used to say, ‘You can
always tell a Magnificat graduate.’ I have found that to be true—
my Mags sisters are confident, strong, independent women.
Magnificat made that happen.”
Eileen is Vice President, Labor Relations/Counsel for NBCUniversal | Universal Studios Hollywood.
ALUMNAE

ALUMNAE
Ellen Short ’13
ellen_short@aol.com
The self-confidence and faith it brings
out in women.”
Ellen is a Junior at The Ohio State
University studying Hospitality
Management, with a minor in
business. She also works at the
Blackwell Inn on campus.
Kathleen Casey Proctor ’89
caseyproc@wowway.com
To me, as an alumna and parent, being able to once again
share in the experience of Magnificat through the eyes of
my daughter.”
Kathleen is the mother of Leah Proctor ’18, and also
serves as an Alumnae Board Member.
Kate (Katie) Szabolcs ’05
kszabolc@jcp.com
That it teaches girls that there is immense possibility and
power in being a woman.”
Kate is an Associate Designer in Junior Intimate Apparel
for JCPenney Purchasing Corporation.
If you’d like to Share Your Story with us, please email ShareYourStory@maghs.org.
MAGNIFICAT GRADUATES
11,756
A L U M N A E F A C T O I D :
S T A T E
O F T H E
S C H O O L

Is Your Tween or Teen
What Causes a Lack of Sleep?
• Homework
• Sleep disorders
• Over-scheduling
• Unenforced bedtime
• Screen time—TV, cell phone, computer
Lack of Sleep Can Lead to:
• Crankiness
• Weight gain
• Weakened immune system
• Acne and other skin problems
• Limit the ability to learn, listen,
concentrate and solve problems
Information
pulled from:
Sleepfoundation.org
Webmd.com
Kidshealth.org
Parents.com
How Much Sleep
Does My Student Need?
12-18 years
8-10 hours
However,
90%
of teens report
sleeping less
than the
recommended
hours!
Getting Her Zzzzz’s?
7-12 years
9-11 hours
“A loss of one hour of sleep
is equivalent to [the loss of] two years
of cognitive maturation and development.”
Dr. Avi Sadeh, Clinical Psychologist and
Director of the Laboratory for Children’s Sleep-Wake Disorders.
1
Hour

CLASS NOTES
Marriages
1 Erin Lang Turner ’96 married David Turner
on October 2, 2015. Bridesmaids included
Laure Rakvic-Farr ‘96, Meghan Lang Fiorina
‘01 and Theresa Girardot ‘96.
2 Danielle del Corral Giulino ‘01 married
Geoffrey Giulino on September 5, 2015 at
the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in
Washington, D.C.
3 Claire Sullivan ’02 married Rob Wolford
in September of 2015 at St. Angela Church in
Fairview Park, Ohio. Bridesmaids included
Aparna Dacha ’02 and Julie Kozminski ’02.
Claire is in her second year of a Cardiology
fellowship at University Hospitals Case
Medical Center.
4 Megan Fischietto Heath ‘04 married
Christopher Heath on June 5, 2015. Pictured
with the bride are Maeve O’Hara Siu ‘04,
Rosie Fanous Stinson ‘04, Liz Baumgartner
(Maid of Honor) ‘04, Mary Ryan Douglass ‘04
and Jenny Hoover Kappus ‘04.
Births
5 Audrey Mendoza Estrada ‘93 and her
husband, Jason, welcomed a baby girl,
Annelise Joy, on June 10, 2015.
6 Kim Worden Summers ’98 and husband,
Todd, welcomed a baby girl, Isabella Lenore,
on May 9, 2015. Isabella joins big sister,
Amelia Elizabeth, 5.
3
1
4
Alumnae!
Email Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84 at
mlamb@maghs.org with your
alumnae updates.
2
6
5
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1989Christina LaRiccia Kozar, DO, FAAP is an
Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at
The Edward Via Virginia College of
Osteopathic Medicine, where her husband
works as the director of an Osteopathic
Manipulation and Sports Medicine residency.
She and her husband reside in Virginia with
their three children.
2011Bronte Billings graduated Summa Cum
Laude from Cleveland State University in
December with a bachelor’s degree in
English. She is currently student teaching and
pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in
Poetry with the Northeast Ohio Master of
Fine Arts program, a consortium of several
universities. Bronte’s poem, Carved Bone,
won a 2015 University College Poetry Prize
sponsored by the Academy of American
Poets.
20157 Kaitlyn Allman is a freshman at Miami
University, where she is a member of the
women’s varsity synchronized skating team.
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CLASS NOTES
Save the Date for
Reunion!
Saturday,
September 17,
2016
for class years ending
in 1s and 6s
Bundles of Joy!
Have a new little love in your life?
We want to hear about it! Please share
the good news with our Alumnae office
and we’ll send you a Magnificat bib.
Take a picture of your little one sporting
his/her new Blue Streaks attire and
email it to mlamb@maghs.org. Photos
may be featured in an upcoming
publication.
Blue Streak
ROAD TRIP!
Alumnae Gatherings in
NYC, San Francisco
Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95, President, and Julie
Sims Gibbons ’80, VP of Institutional Advancement,
traveled to the Big Apple and the West Coast
recently, visiting with more than 40 alumnae at the
Blue Water Grill in Union Square in NYC and at Parc
55 San Francisco. Attendees enjoyed making new
connections and sharing in dynamic discussion
regarding Magnificat’s strategic plan and direction.
Thank you to all the alumnae who joined these
events!
Next up: Atlanta, Boston and Florida.
Stay tuned for details!
(Left to right) Danielle
Hale Scott ’05, Darby
Corna Vinciguerra ’99 and
Eve Cutshaw ’04 enjoyed
the recent New York City
alumnae event.
(Left to right) Emily Pearse Moran ’99, Erica Beck Hennes ’03, Stephanie Thomas Barlin ’95,
Loretta Karolyi Titus ’95, President Jenifer Hebda Halliday ’95, Lori Sommerfelt ’08 and
Jennifer Storm-Alves ’92 at the San Francisco gathering.

MemoriamPlease join us in prayer for the families of our students and alumnae.
IN
We have included all the relationships that we could locate in our records. If we have missed one, kindly let us know by emailing
Christine Rini Slyman ’84 at cslyman@maghs.org, and we will be happy to include it in the next edition of our magazine.
MARIE J. BEEBE
Mother of Linda Beebe ’66 and Denise Beebe Kovatch ’70
PETER NELSON BLOUNT
Husband of Anne Kemper Blount ’63
JOHN J. BORKOWSKI
Father of Nannette Borkowski Cooley ’73 and Barbara
Borkowski Denny ’75
MARIAN CHERRY
Mother of Debbie Cherry ’73 and Patricia Cherry ’77
MICHAEL J. CLEARY
Father of Mary Cleary Beargie ’74, Anne Cleary Horning ’82,
Elizabeth Cleary Calabrese ’84 and Margaret Cleary Snyder
’85; Grandfather of Molly Beargie ’01 and Mary Cleary ’09
EDWARD J. CONRAD, JR.
Father of Mary Jo Conrad Morse ’76 and Sharon Conrad
’79; Uncle of Patricia Conrad Sims ’77, Denise Conrad Smith
’80 and Susan Conrad Kinnison ’84
MAE A. CORRIGAN
Mother of Kate Corrigan Myers ’71, Mary Grace Corrigan
Narus ’72 and Therese Corrigan ’72; Grandmother of Lauren
Myers DeFazio ’98, Christine Corrigan ’09 and Allison
Corrigan ’13; Mother-in-law of Jane Onusko Corrigan ’77;
Aunt of Maureen O’Malley Mader ’73 and Annette
O’Malley Lipaj ’81; Great Aunt of Colleen Woidke ’17;
Grandmother-in-law of Catherine Ramella Myers ’01
MOLLY LOUISE COVICH
Mother of Anne Covich Haight ’72 and Kathryn Covich ’75
GARY M. DERETHIK
Husband of Sharon O’Malley Derethik ’61; Father of Noel
Derethik McPolin ’88; Brother of Penne Derethik ’69 and
Gretchen Derethik ’72
JOHN L. DOWLING
Father of Jennifer Dowling McNally ’91; Brother of Donna
Dowling Sheridan ’61, Mary Lou Dowling ’65, Barbara
Dowling Chirdon ’67, Nora Dowling DeGrandis ’68 and
Therese Dowling Wilkinson ’69; Uncle of Anne Sheridan
Flick ’84, Sheila Sheridan Salem ’89 and Melanie Dowling
Mansell ’93
WILLIAM JOHN “BILL” FAYEN, MD
Grandfather of Mary Grace Brandt ’13
COLLEEN HOELSCHER
Mother of Theresa Hoelscher Wyland ’93
KEVIN J. HOGAN
Brother of Laura Hogan ’11
ANGELO L. JIMENEZ, SR.
Grandfather of Marisa Chahda ’99 and Carena Chahda ’06
TIMOTHY P. JOHNS
Father of Tricia Johns Ong ’90
WILLIAM E. KAISER
Father of Genie Kaiser ’78*
PATRICIA CORRIGAN KOZEL ‘65
Sister of Rita Corrigan Peters ’64* and Gail Corrigan
Berwick ’67; Sister-in-law of Sandra Vallee Corrigan ’67
WILLIAM R. KERVER
Father of Karen Kerver Oyler ’65
DR. W. FREDERICK “FRED” MARSHALL
Brother of Sister Carolyn Marshall, H.M. (former President
of Magnificat)
MICHAEL GORDON MCCAFFREY
Father of Erin McCaffrey ’16
MICHAEL A. MCCONVILLE
Son of Gina Charvat McConville ’73; Brother of Shannon
McConville Eagens ’00 and Meredith McConville ’09
ROBERT A. METRO
Father of Christine Metro McCormick ’82, Lori Metro
Alexander ’83, Marybeth Metro McCormick ’86 and Alison
Metro Boeckman ’91; Grandfather of Ashley McCormick
’12, Molly McCormick ’13, Mallory Alexander ’13 and
Caroline Boeckman ’19; Brother-in-law of Karen Manak
Warren ’66
THADDEUS S. “TED” MROZ, SR.
Father of Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84
EVELYN M. PALASCAK
Grandmother of Theresa Palascak Beardsworth ’96
FREDERICK A. PALASCAK, SR.
Father of Theresa Palascak Beardsworth ’96
CAROL JEAN PATTON
Mother of Brigid Patton Whelan ’05 and Kathleen Patton ’09
ROBERT SHEPPARD PRITCHARD
Father of Paula Pritchard English ’66, Pam Pritchard
Spangler ’72 and Patti Pritchard Leopold ’74; Father-in-law
of Leslie Carlin Pritchard ’73; Grandfather of Lauren
Pritchard ’02 and Julie Pritchard ’03
THOMAS EARL O’ROURKE
Father of Colleen O’Rourke ’89 and Sheila O’Rourke ’92
MARY AGNES LYNCH SCHIMPFHAUSER ’64
ROLAND M. SITTLEY
Father of Renee Sittley ’72; Uncle of Merri Lynne Sittley
English ’79
JAMES LEE SMITH
Husband of Libby Cavalier Smith ’66; Father of Hannah
Smith ’08
MARYANN SEUFFERT SOOS ’70
Sister of Christine Seuffert ’72
FRANCIS T. SROKA
Father of Mary Sroka Kollin ’65, Ruth Ann Sroka ’67 and
Jane Sroka Hern ’72
MARY “TERRY” JAMES THORPE ’63
CORRECTION
MARGARET P. MCCORMICK
Mother-in-law of Patricia Henry McCormick ’79, Christine
Metro McCormick ‘82 and Marybeth Metro McCormick ’86;
Grandmother of Maureen McCormick ’06, Brianna
McCormick ’08, Ashley McCormick ’12, Erin McCormick ’12
and Molly McCormick ‘13
* Deceased

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UPCOMING EVENTS
7th GRADE SHADOW DAYS
April 7 21
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
INDUCTION
April 7, 7 p.m.
PROSPECTIVE PARENT NIGHT
April 14, 6-8 p.m.
MOTHERS’ CLUB
SPRING LUNCHEON
April 17, Noon-2:30 p.m.
CORKS CANVAS
FOR ALUMNAE FRIENDS
April 21, 7 p.m.
SPRING PLAY
Steel Magnolias
April 22-23, 7 p.m.
April 24, 2 p.m.
DR. CARISSA ROMERO
April 25-26
SENIOR PROM
April 30
SPRING ART SHOW
May 4
SPRING BAND CHORAL CONCERT
May 5, 7 p.m.
DANCE CONCERTS
May 12-13, 7 p.m.
GOLF OUTING
May 21, 1 p.m.
Sweetbriar Golf Course
BACCALAUREATE MASS
May 31, 7 p.m.
GRADUATION
June 2, 8 p.m.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 7
Magnificat High School,
a girls’ Catholic college-preparatory
high school,
founded and sponsored
by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary,
calls young women to live
Mary’s Magnificat in the world.
MISSION
We educate young women holistically
to learn, lead and serve
in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.
PURPOSE
Empowering young women
to be role models for the real world.

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