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D.R.E.A.M. BIG

WHAT’S NEW AT ST. AGNES

GIVING

THROUGH THE YEARS

SERVICE

October, 2016

Dear Alumni,

Have you heard the big news? St. Agnes Academic High School has partnered with Molloy College to D.R.E.A.M. Big (Dominican Roots in Education: St. Agnes and Molloy.) This new academic program is a natural �t for two educational institutions founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic. Together, we create pathways to success for young women. Detailed

information about this program is included in this issue of Agnews.

A graduate from the Class of 2016 recently returned to St. Agnes excited to tell us that she is considered a sophomore at her college because of the college credits she received at St. Agnes. What an accomplishment for her and a tremendous savings for her parents! We are so proud of our a�liations with Molloy College, St. John’s University and SUNY Albany and we are delighted to see their impact on our students. Our recruitment and fundraising e�orts have expanded with an updated website, new recruitment publications, marketing and digital communications. The new alumni database will enable us to connect alumni with St. Agnes and with each other. This year, we are working closely with reunion classes to expand support for scholarships, new programs and facilities.

Our teachers are attending Google Professional Development workshops with a goal of becoming a “Google School” by September 2017. Google Classroom allows us to go paperless while organizing assignments, creating lessons, viewing student work and so much more. This dedicated and esteemed group of teachers continues to encourage and inspire our students to reach for the stars.

Thank you for your generous support of The Angel Program, which is currently assisting 24 students. When a student has to leave because of �nancial di�culty, it is heartbreaking for our entire community. As a Catholic School, we stand together with every student, every day. I am so thankful to all of our generous alumni who support The Angel Program and encourage anyone who might be interested in making the gift of a lifetime to support this wonderful e�ort.

Pray for us as we continue our mission of educating young women in the Dominican tradition. All hail to thee…St. Agnes Academic High!

All the best,

Susan Nicoletti

In This Issue

Issue: Fall 2016 | Volume: 2

St. Agnes Academic High School13-20 124 Street

College Point, NY 11356

PRINCIPALMrs. Susan Nicoletti

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALSACADEMICS

Ms. Anne Forde

STUDENT LIFEMs. Kathleen Gaughan

STRATEGIC PLANNINGMrs. Keri-Ann Wade-Donohue

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENTMs. Denise Fetonte

PRINT & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Theresa Hynes

GENERAL OFFICE718.353.6276

FAX NUMBER 718.353.6068

ONLINE stagneshs.org

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS718.353.6276 ext 30

N E W S F R O M S T. A G N E S A C A D E M I C H I G H S C H O O L

MISSION STATEMENTSt. Agnes Academic High School, founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic, is a culturally diverse Catholic High School for young women that develops a strong foundation for lifelong learning. By building upon each student’s faith and challenging her full academic potential, our mission is to graduate women who are open to growth, intellectually competent, socially aware, morally discerning, and committed to being women of integrity and truth.

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St. Agnes provides an intellectual environment where students grow academically, personally, and spiritually. From the beginning students are exposed to a full range of academic resources and college partnerships to ensure success in high school, college, and beyond.

This year St. Agnes has entered into a partnership with Molloy College. D.R.E.A.M. BIG, Dominican Roots in Education: St. Agnes and Molloy College, o�ers a series of experiences, seminars, and work-shops at St. Agnes High School and the Molloy College campus in Rockville Centre. D.R.E.A.M. BIG o�ers students insight about college and careers from accomplished leaders in higher education. St. Agnes students, under the guidance of faculty from Molloy College, will experience a rich variety of programs including: Building Your Future in STEM; The Humanities & Technology; TV Studio Workshop; Law & Order Seminar; Dance/ Theater/ Art Workshop, and Choosing a Career Path. The program will continue to expand, becoming a college bridge program for a select number of students. Currently we o�er a Law course for college credit through Molloy College as an elective to seniors.

In addition to the D.R.E.A.M. BIG program, St. Agnes also participates in the St. John’s University College Advantage Program as well as the Science Research Program SUNY Albany. The St. John’s University College Advantage Program invites seniors to enroll in college credit courses at a discounted rate while still enrolled at St. Agnes. Students may take courses such as British Authors, College Writing, Advanced Algebra, Calculus, Human Biology, People and the Environment, Psychology, Psychology of Women, and Emergence of a Global Society. The Science Research Program of SUNY Albany is open to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders with a qualifying GPA who pass the interview process. Students can earn up to 12 college credits while working one-on-one with a mentor on a scienti�c research project of their choosing.

The D.R.E.A.M. BigProgram Has Begun! Students interested in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Studies recently met with the researchers at the Molloy College Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring (CERCOM) located at the Blue Point Oyster Hatchery in West Sayville. A science research center and monitoring station on the Great South Bay, CERCOM develops solutions for environmental problems in coastal ecosystems through a network of programs and research.

St. Agnes High School partnered with Molloy College to create D.R.E.A.M. BIG: Dominican Roots in Education: St. Agnes and Molloy College matching student interests with college resources. On behalf of the students who took part in this exciting day, many thanks to Molloy College!

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D.R.E.A.M. BIG

WHAT’S NEW AT ST. AGNES

GIVING

THROUGH THE YEARS

SERVICE

October, 2016

Dear Alumni,

Have you heard the big news? St. Agnes Academic High School has partnered with Molloy College to D.R.E.A.M. Big (Dominican Roots in Education: St.Agnes and Molloy.) This new academic program isa natural �t for two educational institutions foundedby the Sisters of Saint Dominic. Together, we createpathways to success for young women. Detailed

information about this program is included in this issue of Agnews.

A graduate from the Class of 2016 recently returned to St. Agnes excited to tell us that she is considered a sophomore at her college because of the college credits she received at St. Agnes. What an accomplishment for her and a tremendous savings for her parents! We are so proud of our a�liations with Molloy College, St. John’s University and SUNY Albany and we are delighted to see their impact on our students. Our recruitment and fundraising e�orts have expanded with an updated website, new recruitment publications, marketing and digital communications. The new alumni database will enable us to connect alumni with St. Agnes and with each other. This year, we are working closely with reunion classes to expand support for scholarships, new programs and facilities.

Our teachers are attending Google Professional Development workshops with a goal of becoming a “Google School” by September 2017. Google Classroom allows us to go paperless while organizing assignments, creating lessons, viewing student work and so much more. This dedicated and esteemed group of teachers continues to encourage and inspire our students to reach for the stars.

Thank you for your generous support of The Angel Program, which is currently assisting 24 students. When a student has to leave because of �nancial di�culty, it is heartbreaking for our entire community. As a Catholic School, we stand together with every student, every day. I am so thankful to all of our generous alumni who support The Angel Program and encourage anyone who might be interested in making the gift of a lifetime to support this wonderful e�ort.

Pray for us as we continue our mission of educating young women in the Dominican tradition. All hail to thee…St. Agnes Academic High!

All the best,

Susan Nicoletti

In This Issue

Issue: Fall 2016 | Volume: 2

St. Agnes Academic High School13-20 124 Street

College Point, NY 11356

PRINCIPALMrs. Susan Nicoletti

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALSACADEMICS

Ms. Anne Forde

STUDENT LIFEMs. Kathleen Gaughan

STRATEGIC PLANNINGMrs. Keri-Ann Wade-Donohue

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENTMs. Denise Fetonte

PRINT & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Theresa Hynes

GENERAL OFFICE718.353.6276

FAX NUMBER 718.353.6068

ONLINE stagneshs.org

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS718.353.6276 ext 30

N E W S F R O M S T. A G N E S A C A D E M I C H I G H S C H O O L

MISSION STATEMENTSt. Agnes Academic High School, founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic, is a culturally diverse Catholic High School for young women that develops a strong foundation for lifelong learning. By building upon each student’s faith and challenging her full academic potential, our mission is to graduate women who are open to growth, intellectually competent, socially aware, morally discerning, and committed to being women of integrity and truth.

W H AT ’ S I N S I D E A G N E W S ?

F R O M T H E P R I N C I PA LD . R . E . A . M . B I G

A G N E W S : F A L L 2 0 1 6 21 S T . A G N E S A C A D E M I C H I G H S C H O O L

WWII VETERAN RECEIVES DIPLOMA

WORLD YOUTH DAY

SAAHS ALUMNI COACHES

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3

9

11

12

5

7

11

SECTIONS FEATURES

St. Agnes provides an intellectual environment where students grow academically, personally, and spiritually. From the beginning students are exposed to a full range of academic resources and college partnerships to ensure success in high school, college, and beyond.

This year St. Agnes has entered into a partnership with Molloy College. D.R.E.A.M. BIG, Dominican Roots in Education: St. Agnes and Molloy College, o�ers a series of experiences, seminars, and work-shops at St. Agnes High School and the Molloy College campus in Rockville Centre. D.R.E.A.M. BIG o�ers students insight about college and careers from accomplished leaders in higher education. St. Agnes students, under the guidance of faculty from Molloy College, will experience a rich variety of programs including: Building Your Future in STEM; The Humanities & Technology; TV Studio Workshop; Law & Order Seminar; Dance/ Theater/ Art Workshop, and Choosing a Career Path. The program will continue to expand, becoming a college bridge program for a select number of students. Currently we o�er a Law course for college credit through Molloy College as an elective to seniors.

In addition to the D.R.E.A.M. BIG program, St. Agnes also participates in the St. John’s University College Advantage Program as well as the Science Research Program SUNY Albany. The St. John’s University College Advantage Program invites seniors to enroll in college credit courses at a discounted rate while still enrolled at St. Agnes. Students may take courses such as British Authors, College Writing, Advanced Algebra, Calculus, Human Biology, People and the Environment, Psychology, Psychology of Women, and Emergence of a Global Society. The Science Research Program of SUNY Albany is open to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders with a qualifying GPA who pass the interview process. Students can earn up to 12 college credits while working one-on-one with a mentor on a scienti�c research project of their choosing.

The D.R.E.A.M. BigProgram Has Begun! Students interested in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Studies recently met with the researchers at the Molloy College Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring (CERCOM) located at the Blue Point Oyster Hatchery in West Sayville. A science research center and monitoring station on the Great South Bay, CERCOM develops solutions for environmental problems in coastal ecosystems through a network of programs and research.

St. Agnes High School partnered with Molloy College to create D.R.E.A.M. BIG: Dominican Roots in Education: St. Agnes and Molloy College matching student interests with college resources. On behalf of the students who took part in this exciting day, many thanks to Molloy College!

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New Academic Programs

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13-20 124th StreetCollege Point, NY 11356

web | stagneshs.org

tel | 718.353.6276

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New Website

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THE CLASS OF 2016

This past June, the Class of 2016 joined the over 8,000 alumni from St. Agnes Academic High School. We are delighted to report that one hundred percent of the graduating class will be attending college.

This year, two Valedictorians represented the class. Bethlehem Hailu will be attending Hunter College Yalow Scholars Program to study Biological Sciences. Maria Savva will be attending the St. John’s Honors Program to study Mathematics Education.

The Class of 2016 celebrated their graduation mass by welcoming an honorary graduate. Mr. Anthony Barone attended St. Agnes from 1938 to 1941 but was unable to graduate as he left school to help support his family. His mother was raising three children as a single parent and his brother Victor was called to serve in the Army. In 1943, Mr. Barone joined the Army and served as a military police escort guard.

Mr. Barone said one of his biggest regrets in life was not receiving his high school diploma. At the conclusion of the graduation mass, Mrs. Nicoletti presented Mr. Barone with an honorary diploma, 75 years after he left St. Agnes. Today, Mr. Barone is an active parishioner of St. Fidelis and a member of the American Legion.

WWII Veteran Receives Diploma

"Today, on this joyful day, the day that falls

between Memorial Day and D-Day, it is our great

pleasure to honor Mr. Anthony Barone as a

veteran, a neighbor and a graduate of St. Agnes Academic High School."

- Mrs. Susan Nicoletti

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THE CLASS OF 2016

This past June, the Class of 2016 joined the over 8,000 alumni from St. Agnes Academic High School. We are delighted to report that one hundred percent of the graduating class will be attending college.

This year, two Valedictorians represented the class. Bethlehem Hailu will be attending Hunter College Yalow Scholars Program to study Biological Sciences. Maria Savva will be attending the St. John’s Honors Program to study Mathematics Education.

The Class of 2016 celebrated their graduation mass by welcoming an honorary graduate. Mr. Anthony Barone attended St. Agnes from 1938 to 1941 but was unable to graduate as he left school to help support his family. His mother was raising three children as a single parent and his brother Victor was called to serve in the Army. In 1943, Mr. Barone joined the Army and served as a military police escort guard.

Mr. Barone said one of his biggest regrets in life was not receiving his high school diploma. At the conclusion of the graduation mass, Mrs. Nicoletti presented Mr. Barone with an honorary diploma, 75 years after he left St. Agnes. Today, Mr. Barone is an active parishioner of St. Fidelis and a member of the American Legion.

WWII Veteran Receives Diploma

"Today, on this joyful day, the day that falls

between Memorial Day and D-Day, it is our great

pleasure to honor Mr. Anthony Barone as a

veteran, a neighbor and a graduate of St. Agnes Academic High School."

- Mrs. Susan Nicoletti

I N T H E N E W S I N T H E N E W S

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W O R L D Y O U T H D AY

As we walked the streets of Krakow, Poland, we passed groups from France, Britain, Korea and Mexico. Despite cultural and language barriers, it was amazing to meet people from di�erent countries. At one of the masses for the Brooklyn Queens Diocese, we heard stories of how people grew in their faith. The most touching stories were from our visit to Auschwitz where hundreds of thousands were killed because of their faith. It was an emotional trip and very di�erent from learning about it in class.

A few days later , we had an overnight camp-out where we walked almost 8 to 9 miles just to get to the camping grounds. Earlier, we had received buttons to exchange with other countries and spent an hour conversing with people from Britain who asked if we really use words such as "elevator," "sidewalk" and "jeans."

Later that night there was a candle lighting ceremony that reminded me of our Dominican faith here at St. Agnes." Be who God wants you to be and set the world on �re." People shared

their �ames with each other. I fell asleep comforted by the fact that I was surrounded by loving and caring people. The next day was the Mass with Pope Francis. He spoke of prejudice and stereotypes that can lead us o� God’s path. He asked us to stop �ghting and rely on God’s love and mercy. Hearing the Pope’s message while being surrounded by so many cultures was an amazing and moving experience.

I thought I was coming back from World Youth Day as the same

person. A few days later something happened that changed my mind. I was with a companion and I stopped to help someone. My companion said “You came back from Poland trying to help people out. You can go back to normal now.” That comment gave me pause. Someone was seeing my faith through my actions. It didn’t stop me. It encouraged me to keep going.

I’m so grateful to have been able to participate in the experience of World Youth Day.

By Amy Ford ‘17

I was excited to be leaving for Poland after having

prepared for the last few months. The atmosphere on

the plane was full of anticipation.

W O R L D Y O U T H D AY

I was excited to be leaving for Poland after having

prepared for the last few months. The atmosphere on

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W O R L D Y O U T H D AY

As we walked the streets of Krakow, Poland, we passed groups from France, Britain, Korea and Mexico. Despite cultural and language barriers, it was amazing to meet people from di�erent countries. At one of the masses for the Brooklyn Queens Diocese, we heard stories of how people grew in their faith. The most touching stories were from our visit to Auschwitz where hundreds of thousands were killed because of their faith. It was an emotional trip and very di�erent from learning about it in class.

A few days later , we had an overnight camp-out where we walked almost 8 to 9 miles just to get to the camping grounds. Earlier, we had received buttons to exchange with other countries and spent an hour conversing with people from Britain who asked if we really use words such as "elevator," "sidewalk" and "jeans."

Later that night there was a candle lighting ceremony that reminded me of our Dominican faith here at St. Agnes." Be who God wants you to be and set the world on �re." People shared

their �ames with each other. I fell asleep comforted by the fact that I was surrounded by loving and caring people. The next day was the Mass with Pope Francis. He spoke of prejudice and stereotypes that can lead us o� God’s path. He asked us to stop �ghting and rely on God’s love and mercy. Hearing the Pope’s message while being surrounded by so many cultures was an amazing and moving experience.

I thought I was coming back from World Youth Day as the same

person. A few days later something happened that changed my mind. I was with a companion and I stopped to help someone. My companion said “You came back from Poland trying to help people out. You can go back to normal now.” That comment gave me pause. Someone was seeing my faith through my actions. It didn’t stop me. It encouraged me to keep going.

I’m so grateful to have been able to participate in the experience of World Youth Day.

By Amy Ford ‘17

I was excited to be leaving for Poland after having

prepared for the last few months. The atmosphere on

the plane was full of anticipation.

W O R L D Y O U T H D AY

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+ Charles & Carmela ZuccaroVFW Post 885 College Point Patrons $99 –Victoria Conlon Agresta '60 Dorothy Ryan Archer '56 Christine Avery '91 Mary Benton '05 Eileen Shannon Bielemeier '58 Carmelita Boyd, Rosemary Boyd '53 + Sr. Christella, Sr. Auxilia & Sr. DoreenVirginia Brady '66 Margaret Brown Brink '56 Barbara Fiorello Bruetsch-Cockrell '67 + Patrick & Jo FiorelloPat Busset '68 Veronica Butler, Joan Butler '51 Maryellen Cancellieri FF Joann Nordquist Conklin '52 Christine Boyle Conrath '64 Ann Chromy Cutajar '86 Kevin Daly FF + Sr. Florentina Marie Weber & Sr. Clare Thomas GermannAntoinette DiStasi '82 Mary Cvelic Dujmovic '82 Maureen Troy Firth '56 Susan Shea Fortgang '65 Adele Reina Grasso '63

Margaret Guzzo FF Lily Hannigan 2007 * Sr. Richard Homan, OPEllen Michener Jentz '70 Joan Collins Kelly '64 Maria Penta Leone '77 Rita Hollweg Malone '46 Elizabeth Cote Manyin '55 Kathleen Lynch Martens '72 +Maureen Lynch LudwickiMaria Genese Massa '66 Eva Mazzetta, O.P. FF Catherine Higgins McNamara '68 Alice Walsh McTague '52 Ava Megna '68 Laura Waloski Michaels '86 Kathleen Martens Mihalick '67 Jeanne Haines Millin '60 Mary Montesa '78 Margaret Coughlin Mulhall '77 Dolores Neufeld Nehlig '72 Donna Gorman Nelson '71 Shelagh Kavanagh O’Brien '60 Jeanne Raby O’Carroll '43 + Emily ‘43 and Jim Higgins ‘44Domini Hart�eld Oreski '55 Rosemarie Slevin Perocchia '71 Joan Gallagher P�tzner '52 JoAnn Ruberto Porter '69

Kathleen Boyle Saville '60 + Of Sr. Martin, OPJean O’Neill Schroeder '65 * All my wonderful teachersDorothy Stephens Scotti '58 Joanne Simon '75 Veronica Simpson '42 Anita Sheridan Somerville '49 Kathleen Eich Spellman '55 Kathleen Lambert Sukanek '64 Marylyn Kehoe Tie '55 Eileen Tonry '61 Kathleen Donovan Treanor '60 Geraldine Varrassi '64 Joan Lo Secco West '57

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ANNUAL FUND 2015-2016GIFTS RECEIVED JANUARY THROUGH AUGUST

Mother Agatha $5,000 and aboveJoan Dzwill Bluestone ‘51 Joan Deitz Gorman ‘53 * Joan & Dan’s 60th AnniversaryTerence McBreen FR Joe & Marie McCauley FR + Cecilia McCauleyAnonymous

Millennium Circle$2000 and aboveElieen Baxter ‘71 Barbara Viorica Coletti ‘57 Joan Deitz Gorman ‘53 + Margaret Kenny Lane ‘53

Principal’s Circle$1000 and aboveGail Bodenlos FR Denise Boudiette ‘69 Joan Wohlitka Capili ‘59 Eileen Cunni� PA Maureen Downes Downes Kirkorowicz ‘68 + Sr. MarieJohn Garrity + Carol Hadek Garrity ‘52Maryanne Warren McCormack ‘64 Kathleen Moran ‘61 Marie Nuzzi ‘71 Kathleen O’Kee�e ‘56 Donna McKeefrey O’Meara ‘64 + Patricia CapassoJoan Mc Guirk Ryan-Ferrell ‘54 + Kathleen PeyerJean Troike ‘54

Dominican Circle$999 to $500Anne Dillon Alexander ‘71 Diane Golero Beni ‘74 Linda Savignano Brosnan ‘74 Kimberly Daly Bruno FF Jean Grolimund Costa ‘64 Marianne Peterman Geraghty ‘64 + Jesse, Helen, & Michael Peterman and James GeraghtyJoan Kinnier Grossman ‘59 Barbara Moyer Justiz ‘67 Anne Pahl ‘67 Victoria Mossa Pilotti ‘75 + Bella Siauw Parker ’75Leslie Giddens Robinson ‘66 Janet Conroy Unger ‘63 Monica Wild Whitman ‘68 Margaret Stark Williams ‘51

St. Agnes Circle$499 - $250Nancy Zurenko Aden ‘81 Kathleen Burns Brady ‘70 Anne Carroll Bulger ‘66 Patricia Feulner Kelley ‘64 Peggy Dorrian Kiely ‘65 Eileen Lambert ‘69 Virginia Kavanagh Landry ‘45 Patricia Mc Glynn Nazemetz ‘67 Peggy Podmore ‘75 Linda Fridl Rossol ‘66 * Sr. Shawn Marie, OPLouise Bonaccorso Troisi FF Marilyn Wranek ‘54 * Patricia Wranek Manning ‘45

Century Circle$249 to $100Gay & Diane Abel-Bey FR + Eugenia Rudmann ‘56Lyn Bauer ‘71 Maura Mc Gurran Bradshaw ‘62 Lynda Brady ‘80 Kathleen Mc Loughlin Cafaro ‘49 Dorothy Meier Cagna ‘50 Diana Malafronte Calvert '60 + Frank & Ida MalafronteBarbara Dorrian Cascia '68 + Margaret Graham Dorrian ‘42Thomas Cooney FR Susan Porcari Corrente '86 Maureen Dorgan Crowley '86 Joanne Daly '72 Susan Eksovzian Deleo '71 Joanne Toker DeNicola '72 Anne Schuck Devereux '57 + Martin & Dorothy SchuckMegan D’Orazi '04 Lorraine Sadallah Falco '83 Antoinette Fiscina '66 Anne Sullivan Fitzgerald '58 + Catherine & Cornelius SullivanCarolyn Barbero Foley '86 Audrey Michaels Ford '64 Dorothy Vance Forte '68 Rosemary Ga�ney '57 Mary Scanlon Giaquinto '61 Robert Gillin '42 Ronald Gonella FF + S. Miriam Arthur, OPPatricia Gorman FR * Joan Deitz Gorman’s 81st birthdayPat Grace '64 Kathleen Haberkern '71 Nicole Vangeert Hamburger '64 + Martin HamburgerGeraldine Hapke '62 + George, Catherine & George Hapke, Jr.Anne Moehringer Hardtmann '55

Ximena Cueva-Daste Higgins '71 Lorraine Warren Hoyt '59 Joanne Hickey Hulser '75 Jean Iadarola '64 + Susan BabcanyPatricia Davis Imbro Bell '71 Kathleen Ivans '65 Mary Ann Koshatzky Keirans '55 Dawn Gallery Khan '86 Roberta Phillips Kirkwood '52 * Catherine McKenna LorenzMary Huggins Korson '55 Joan Kraft '57 Campion Lally, OSF BD Margaret Kenny Lane '53 Ilene Ramsey Lee '57 Jane Scanlon Lehrach '55 + Margaret Scanlon ConwayJeanne Marren Linhart '71 Jura Litch�eld FF Kathy Lizzul '76 Dorothy Lynch MacAluso '61 Plinio Marchione FR Anne Bianchi Marino '55 Coleen Dunphy Meli '67 Christina Ronan Moore '55 Joyce Wieser Moraghan '56 Regina Mullen '92 Susan Murray '71 Jeanne Mooney O’Driscoll '60 Arlene O’Rourke '73 Allison Hika Peyser '78 + Susan Hika ‘74Kathleen Finlay Phillips '88 Laura Doessinger Picht '75 + Annamarie AnastasiaJeanne Damiano Ra�a '68 Sheila Trotter Rappaport '64 Joan Regan '62 Maria Landa Rego '71 Elizabeth Mc Feely Rein '65 Margaret O’Connell Roche '59 + Roberta O’Connell KaneLoris Pellegrini Ros '51 Marjorie Schmidt Russo '73 Therese Wolpensinger Schmitt '59 + Mary & Anne WolpensingerKatherine Sekowski '69 + Dr. I&J SekowskiBernadette Madden Sheehan '56 Margaret Smyth '57 Doris Kohler Stahl '59 Catherine Thornton '53 + Sr. Mary Mack, OPIrene Tomala '86 Carol D’Alessio Tromba '66 Dorothy Warren Uhl '58 Amanda Sergenti Weigl '80 Maryellen Schade White '75 Monica Cunningham White '72 Deborah Marren Wilkens '72 Grace Zuccaro '65

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Nancy Zurenko Aden ‘81 is a �ight attendant with American Airlines living in Phoenix, AZ. “I have been blessed with good health, an amazing husband and a fabulous career.” Nancy’s passions are animal rescue and travel. “Hope everyone from the Class of 81 is enjoying good health and all the things that make them smile!”

Jeanine Kruger Bono ‘91 "My husband and I would like to announce the birth of our �rst son. Joseph Karl Bono , he was born on 9/29/2015. He is 6 months old now. My husband and I are blessed to have him in our life. We are a happy family."

Lily Hannigan ‘07 currently lives in New Orleans and works in communications and event planning for a nonpro�t.

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In May, St. Agnes Academic High School Students participated in a Spring Clean Up at Macneil Park in College Point. Organized by the Student Council, 25 students walked to the park with garbage bags and gloves in hand, ready to work.

With assistance of o�cers from the 109th Precinct, students split up into groups and covered di�erent areas of the park. One group of students walked down to the kayak and canoe launching area which was mostly impacted by garbage washing up from the East River.

The park is signi�cant to St. Agnes as the Cross Country and Track Team utilize the park for team practices. Destany Batista ‘16, Cross Country member and Student Council President said, “As a member of the Cross Country team, I run at Macneil Park every day in the fall. It's a great feeling to know that I've helped clean the park that my team uses so frequently.”

MacNeil Park Clean Up

Finding out that I needed to do summer service was really exciting to me. I knew I was going to enjoy this process because it’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. In the past, I gave old clothes and things away to children who were in need, but I’ve always wanted to give my time. Last summer at St. Mary’s Children Hospital, I thought service was just going to be giving a couple hours of my time to some sick children, however after getting to know the sta� and children I realized a lot more. After doing my service at St. Mary’s, I noticed that service isn’t just about putting yourself in a situation where you’re helping others, but you are also getting to know them and they become part of your life. I learned how to work in an environment where it was happy, playful, but most importantly, I learned how to put others’ needs before mine. If I had never done service I would lack skills and knowledge that I now know. I learned how to deal with children, young adults, my coworkers and I learned about controlling my emotions, both good and bad.

I took away so much from my service this past summer and I can’t wait to do it again. I can honestly say that I wouldn’t mind going back to St. Mary’s this summer and for the summers following. Maybe one day possibly in the future I could work at St. Mary’s or any other children’s hospital, because this experience showed me that this may be something I want to do in the future.

During my service, I was happy to wake up every single day knowing that I was going back to St. Mary’s to learn more and make more funny, crazy, awesome memories with my

new friends. If you’re thinking about service as a waste of your summer, it is going to a�ect your personal experience more than you think. Volunteer experiences can change your life and make you look at the future in a di�erent way.

Service Re�ection1980s

T H R O U G H T H E Y E A R S

Alice Walsh McTague ‘52 lives in the Catskills in a mobile home community where she rescues cats with her daughter. They provide a loving environment for them.

Mary Jane Huggins-Korson ‘55 continues to enjoy the journey!

Anne Schuck Devereux ‘57 is retired and babysits her 3 year old grandchild, Aidan. She enjoys playing mahjong, canasta and bunco and is a Eucharistic Minister. Her two children and husband are doing well, “It’s a wonderful life”. Anne just �nished her 14th season as an AARP tax aide volunteer.

Anne Sullivan Fitzgerald ‘58 is happily retired from teaching 33 plus years from P.S. 32 in Flushing. She is traveling a lot, likes Irish set dancing (not step), she enjoys gardening and participating in the Irish cultural society. Anne also volunteers at the AHRC Stewart Manor garden club in Floral Park.

Margaret O’Connell Roche ‘59 is happily married for 51 years! “Never forget the basic education at St. Agnes – you take it with you forever!”

Therese Wolpensinger Schmitt ‘59 is still living in the same house where she raised her family. Her kids are widely scattered and love going back home and being together. Therese spends a lot of time visiting her family and spent last Christmas with her daughter in London. “My health has remained good enough for me to maintain an active lifestyle.”

Grace Zuccaro ‘65 continues the wonderful opportunities for personal growth, happiness and success that St. Agnes provides to today’s girls.

Anne Carroll Bulger ‘66 is happy to celebrate her 50th anniversary of her graduation from St. Agnes! “I am grateful for all the strong academic strengths I received at St. Agnes. They provided me with a strong basis for future educational programs. I also want to say I am the proud grandmother too.

Barbara Fiorello Bruetsch-Cockrell ‘67 “retirement has been a wonderful blessing – you get to volunteer time for the things that you love and then you get to rest!” No more hectic pace – love it!”

Laura Doessinger Picht ‘75 “I was so impressed with St. Agnes and the good job they are doing at educating young women – a safe haven for learning!”

1950s

1960s

CONGRATULATIONSSt. Agnes would like to

congratulate

S. Richard Homan OP

on her

60th Jubilee Celebration

1970s

1990s

2000s

L E T U S R E M E M B E R

Margaret “Peggy” Walsh Grant ‘43 passed away at age 90 on March 7, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. She is survived by her loving husband William Grant, �ve daughters and one son, 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Julie Ann Abramaitis Marzano ‘97 passed away on April 30th, 2016.

Myrna McDermott, sister of Sister Theresa McDermott passed away on February 23rd, 2016.

Peggy Guerin McGriskin ’77 died on October 14 th after a short battle with breast cancer. Peggy is the sister of Patricia Guerin Dirico ’74, Debra Guerin-Kryspin ’78 and Donna Guerin Masiello ’82. Please keep the Guerins and Peggy’s family in your prayers.

Sister Antoinette Marie Damato, OP, aka Sister Mary Conrad, passed away on April 5, 2016. Sister taught at St. Agnes from 1955-1966.

On April 30, 2016 Julie Abramaitis Marzano ’97 lost her battle with melanoma. Julie was a teacher at Immaculate Conception in Jamaica and her sister, Jill Abramaitis Vitale, is a graduate from the class of 1995. Julie was an amazing sister, daughter, wife and friend who touched the lives of so many.

Mary LeStrange Vavruska ’50 died in July 2015.

Margaret Kenny Lane ’53 passed on June 3, 2016. Margaret was a dear friend to Joan Deitz Gorman ’53 who remained friends since they had met at St. Agnes.

Eileen Donovan ’57 passed in February 2016. Please remember Eileen and her family in your prayers.

11 S T . A G N E S A C A D E M I C H I G H S C H O O L

By Samantha Coo ‘18

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATEApril 29, 2017

Class of 196750th Reunion

For more information contact Anne Pahl at annepahl@aol.com

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Nancy Zurenko Aden ‘81 is a �ight attendant with American Airlines living in Phoenix, AZ. “I have been blessed with good health, an amazing husband and a fabulous career.” Nancy’s passions are animal rescue and travel. “Hope everyone from the Class of 81 is enjoying good health and all the things that make them smile!”

Jeanine Kruger Bono ‘91 "My husband and I would like to announce the birth of our �rst son. Joseph Karl Bono , he was born on 9/29/2015. He is 6 months old now. My husband and I are blessed to have him in our life. We are a happy family."

Lily Hannigan ‘07 currently lives in New Orleans and works in communications and event planning for a nonpro�t.

S E R V I C E

A G N E W S : F A L L 2 0 1 6 12

In May, St. Agnes Academic High School Students participated in a Spring Clean Up at Macneil Park in College Point. Organized by the Student Council, 25 students walked to the park with garbage bags and gloves in hand, ready to work.

With assistance of o�cers from the 109th Precinct, students split up into groups and covered di�erent areas of the park. One group of students walked down to the kayak and canoe launching area which was mostly impacted by garbage washing up from the East River.

The park is signi�cant to St. Agnes as the Cross Country and Track Team utilize the park for team practices. Destany Batista ‘16, Cross Country member and Student Council President said, “As a member of the Cross Country team, I run at Macneil Park every day in the fall. It's a great feeling to know that I've helped clean the park that my team uses so frequently.”

MacNeil Park Clean Up

Finding out that I needed to do summer service was really exciting to me. I knew I was going to enjoy this process because it’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. In the past, I gave old clothes and things away to children who were in need, but I’ve always wanted to give my time. Last summer at St. Mary’s Children Hospital, I thought service was just going to be giving a couple hours of my time to some sick children, however after getting to know the sta� and children I realized a lot more. After doing my service at St. Mary’s, I noticed that service isn’t just about putting yourself in a situation where you’re helping others, but you are also getting to know them and they become part of your life. I learned how to work in an environment where it was happy, playful, but most importantly, I learned how to put others’ needs before mine. If I had never done service I would lack skills and knowledge that I now know. I learned how to deal with children, young adults, my coworkers and I learned about controlling my emotions, both good and bad.

I took away so much from my service this past summer and I can’t wait to do it again. I can honestly say that I wouldn’t mind going back to St. Mary’s this summer and for the summers following. Maybe one day possibly in the future I could work at St. Mary’s or any other children’s hospital, because this experience showed me that this may be something I want to do in the future.

During my service, I was happy to wake up every single day knowing that I was going back to St. Mary’s to learn more and make more funny, crazy, awesome memories with my

new friends. If you’re thinking about service as a waste of your summer, it is going to a�ect your personal experience more than you think. Volunteer experiences can change your life and make you look at the future in a di�erent way.

Service Re�ection1980s

T H R O U G H T H E Y E A R S

Alice Walsh McTague ‘52 lives in the Catskills in a mobile home community where she rescues cats with her daughter. They provide a loving environment for them.

Mary Jane Huggins-Korson ‘55 continues to enjoy the journey!

Anne Schuck Devereux ‘57 is retired and babysits her 3 year old grandchild, Aidan. She enjoys playing mahjong, canasta and bunco and is a Eucharistic Minister. Her two children and husband are doing well, “It’s a wonderful life”. Anne just �nished her 14th season as an AARP tax aide volunteer.

Anne Sullivan Fitzgerald ‘58 is happily retired from teaching 33 plus years from P.S. 32 in Flushing. She is traveling a lot, likes Irish set dancing (not step), she enjoys gardening and participating in the Irish cultural society. Anne also volunteers at the AHRC Stewart Manor garden club in Floral Park.

Margaret O’Connell Roche ‘59 is happily married for 51 years! “Never forget the basic education at St. Agnes – you take it with you forever!”

Therese Wolpensinger Schmitt ‘59 is still living in the same house where she raised her family. Her kids are widely scattered and love going back home and being together. Therese spends a lot of time visiting her family and spent last Christmas with her daughter in London. “My health has remained good enough for me to maintain an active lifestyle.”

Grace Zuccaro ‘65 continues the wonderful opportunities for personal growth, happiness and success that St. Agnes provides to today’s girls.

Anne Carroll Bulger ‘66 is happy to celebrate her 50th anniversary of her graduation from St. Agnes! “I am grateful for all the strong academic strengths I received at St. Agnes. They provided me with a strong basis for future educational programs. I also want to say I am the proud grandmother too.

Barbara Fiorello Bruetsch-Cockrell ‘67 “retirement has been a wonderful blessing – you get to volunteer time for the things that you love and then you get to rest!” No more hectic pace – love it!”

Laura Doessinger Picht ‘75 “I was so impressed with St. Agnes and the good job they are doing at educating young women – a safe haven for learning!”

1950s

1960s

CONGRATULATIONSSt. Agnes would like to

congratulate

S. Richard Homan OP

on her

60th Jubilee Celebration

1970s

1990s

2000s

L E T U S R E M E M B E R

Margaret “Peggy” Walsh Grant ‘43 passed away at age 90 on March 7, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. She is survived by her loving husband William Grant, �ve daughters and one son, 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Julie Ann Abramaitis Marzano ‘97 passed away on April 30th, 2016.

Myrna McDermott, sister of Sister Theresa McDermott passed away on February 23rd, 2016.

Peggy Guerin McGriskin ’77 died on October 14 th after a short battle with breast cancer. Peggy is the sister of Patricia Guerin Dirico ’74, Debra Guerin-Kryspin ’78 and Donna Guerin Masiello ’82. Please keep the Guerins and Peggy’s family in your prayers.

Sister Antoinette Marie Damato, OP, aka Sister Mary Conrad, passed away on April 5, 2016. Sister taught at St. Agnes from 1955-1966.

On April 30, 2016 Julie Abramaitis Marzano ’97 lost her battle with melanoma. Julie was a teacher at Immaculate Conception in Jamaica and her sister, Jill Abramaitis Vitale, is a graduate from the class of 1995. Julie was an amazing sister, daughter, wife and friend who touched the lives of so many.

Mary LeStrange Vavruska ’50 died in July 2015.

Margaret Kenny Lane ’53 passed on June 3, 2016. Margaret was a dear friend to Joan Deitz Gorman ’53 who remained friends since they had met at St. Agnes.

Eileen Donovan ’57 passed in February 2016. Please remember Eileen and her family in your prayers.

11 S T . A G N E S A C A D E M I C H I G H S C H O O L

By Samantha Coo ‘18

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATEApril 29, 2017

Class of 196750th Reunion

For more information contact Anne Pahl at annepahl@aol.com

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A L U M N I C O A C H E S A L U M N I C O A C H E S

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Josephine O’MalleyClass of 2013

I am a senior in the Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College majoring in Psychology and minoring in French. I'm currently working on my thesis, which will focus on bi-lingualism and stereotypes.

I chose to coach at St. Agnes because my time on the bowling team was a signi�cant part of my life throughout high school and I missed it greatly when I graduated. My former coach told me he wanted me to take his place so when Mrs. Nicoletti o�ered me the job, I was so �attered to be considered so soon after graduating that of course, I accepted. St. Agnes means so much to me, and I am so happy to be involved and giving back.

My favorite part of coaching at my alma mater is getting to be involved even though I'm no longer a student. Being back at bowling is certainly di�erent now that I'm a coach but I love working with the girls, sharing my experiences with them and hearing how things have changed since I left. I still get to be a part of something I love so much.

I currently work as a child care provider in the infant room at a local day care center. I plan to return to the classroom soon to pursue my graduate degree.

Playing soccer for St. Agnes was the best time of my life. I wanted to share these great times with the students so they can cherish them for years to come. I get to relive my memories. I love coaching because I get to be a role model for the girls.

Katherine StabileClass of 2010

I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in Psychology at Hunter College while working as an EMT for Lenox Hill Hospital.

I chose to coach at St. Agnes because I wanted to give back in any way possible. I played vol-leyball when I was a student and it was a great experience. Being on a sport at Agnes taught me about teamwork and self con�dence, which stayed with me after I graduated.

My favorite thing about coaching at my alma mater is the community, St. Agnes feels like a family. That's how I felt as a student and it makes me extremely happy that nothing has changed years later.

SAAHS Alumni CoachesAfter leaving St. Agnes, I received a BA in Sociolo-gy, MA in Childhood Education and an Advanced Certi�cate in Childhood Special Education from Adelphi University while coaching cheerleading there. Since 2010, I have been an elementary school teacher at St. Luke School in Whitestone. In May of 2015, I married Daniel Scagnelli, and we welcomed our �rst child Brinley Rose in March of 2016.

Returning to St. Agnes felt like going home. I had a great experience as a student athlete at St. Agnes and learned many valuable lessons. Returning as a coach gave me the opportunity to give back and say thank you for the many life lessons and oppor-tunities I received there.

My favorite thing about coaching at my alma mater is winning more trophies for the school that I love, and have never left. Go Angels!

Ashley Lilo, Class of 2009

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B O W L I N G

V O L L E Y B A L L

C H E E R L E A D I N GBridgette Garofalo Scagnelli, Class of 2005

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A L U M N I C O A C H E S A L U M N I C O A C H E S

A G N E W S : F A L L 2 0 1 6 14

Josephine O’MalleyClass of 2013

I am a senior in the Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College majoring in Psychology and minoring in French. I'm currently working on my thesis, which will focus on bi-lingualism and stereotypes.

I chose to coach at St. Agnes because my time on the bowling team was a signi�cant part of my life throughout high school and I missed it greatly when I graduated. My former coach told me he wanted me to take his place so when Mrs. Nicoletti o�ered me the job, I was so �attered to be considered so soon after graduating that of course, I accepted. St. Agnes means so much to me, and I am so happy to be involved and giving back.

My favorite part of coaching at my alma mater is getting to be involved even though I'm no longer a student. Being back at bowling is certainly di�erent now that I'm a coach but I love working with the girls, sharing my experiences with them and hearing how things have changed since I left. I still get to be a part of something I love so much.

I currently work as a child care provider in the infant room at a local day care center. I plan to return to the classroom soon to pursue my graduate degree.

Playing soccer for St. Agnes was the best time of my life. I wanted to share these great times with the students so they can cherish them for years to come. I get to relive my memories. I love coaching because I get to be a role model for the girls.

Katherine StabileClass of 2010

I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in Psychology at Hunter College while working as an EMT for Lenox Hill Hospital.

I chose to coach at St. Agnes because I wanted to give back in any way possible. I played vol-leyball when I was a student and it was a great experience. Being on a sport at Agnes taught me about teamwork and self con�dence, which stayed with me after I graduated.

My favorite thing about coaching at my alma mater is the community, St. Agnes feels like a family. That's how I felt as a student and it makes me extremely happy that nothing has changed years later.

SAAHS Alumni CoachesAfter leaving St. Agnes, I received a BA in Sociolo-gy, MA in Childhood Education and an Advanced Certi�cate in Childhood Special Education from Adelphi University while coaching cheerleading there. Since 2010, I have been an elementary school teacher at St. Luke School in Whitestone. In May of 2015, I married Daniel Scagnelli, and we welcomed our �rst child Brinley Rose in March of 2016.

Returning to St. Agnes felt like going home. I had a great experience as a student athlete at St. Agnes and learned many valuable lessons. Returning as a coach gave me the opportunity to give back and say thank you for the many life lessons and oppor-tunities I received there.

My favorite thing about coaching at my alma mater is winning more trophies for the school that I love, and have never left. Go Angels!

Ashley Lilo, Class of 2009

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S O C C E R

B O W L I N G

V O L L E Y B A L L

C H E E R L E A D I N GBridgette Garofalo Scagnelli, Class of 2005

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PAIDFlushing, New York

Permit No. 1095

St. Agnes Academic High School13-20 124 StreetCollege Point, NY 11356

A LU M N I ! If you would like to speak at Career Day,

please contact

Jennifer Lamb at jlamb@stagneshs.org by Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

Please include your graduation year, current career and employer.

We hope you will join us as we open the world of career possibilities

to all St. Agnes students!

ST. AGNES CAREER DAYFriday, January 27, 2017

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