Don't miss any of our news. Be sure to read all the way to the end! If your email truncates this message select the link to open it in your browser. September 2019 ALUMNAE NEWSLETTER Welcome Back Class of 2023 Alumnae Legacy Mothers
Archbishop Gregory to Visit Holy Cross
Show Your Tartan Pride by Supporting the Annual Fund
Your gift ensures a Holy Cross education is possible for other girls! All donations to the Annual Fund through Friday, September 13 will be counted in the Holy Cross Day of Giving.
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Alumnae Spotlight
Brittany Menjivar '17 Selected for AT&T Screenwriter Mentorship Brittany Menjivar '17 was recently selected as one of five screenwriting mentees for the AT&T Hello Lab Mentorship Program, which pairs up-and-coming screenwriters with directors and gives them the opportunity to have their short films fully funded and produced in Hollywood, under the guidance of Lena Waithe. Britt, a junior at Yale University majoring in English and Film, traveled to Los Angeles to kick off pre-production in June, and is currently doing remote work on the project. She returned to LA in August to shoot her film.
From the August Spotlight Joanne Carl '76 writes of her daughter Michelle Couste '11, who was "spotlighted" in our August Alumnae eNewsletter, "I feel a thank you is needed for AHC teachers too." Both of Michelle's parents give credit to the faculty in STEM courses as well as writing, college counseling, and of course Theology, for guiding Michelle to this successful career.
Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations: Submission Deadline is November 1, 2019.
Distinguished Alumnae Nominations: Submission Deadline is November 1, 2019.
9th Annual Gonzaga Business Network Career Fair Alumnae from 2014 to 2019 – Mark your calendar Thursday, January 2, 2020, 6:00-8:00 pm Additional details to come.
Class Notes We're proud to announce the latest additions to the Holy Cross family.
1997 Katie Parent Buczek writes, "I have a 1-year-old daughter, Emily, who was born in October 2017. She is the happiest child I've ever seen! My husband and I are so blessed!"
1998 "We are beyond in love with our little nugget! Introducing Sean Patrick Mullins," writes Christina Lennon and her husband Luke Mullins. Sean was born on July 19, 2019.
2003 "Our family is delighted to announce the birth of our beautiful baby girl, Joelle Marie Towarak!" writes Stefanie Cromarty of their daughter born on July 13, 2019 in Anchorage, AK, who joins her two big brothers. "We are thankful, humbled and proud to call her by her Yupik name, Taqaanga."
2005
2007 Landon Christopher Miller was born on April 30, 2019 to Brittany Rose Miller and her husband, Captain Adam Miller. Proud grandma is Holy Cross faculty member "Miss Donna" (Donna Reese '77).
2008
In Memoriam
Our prayers are with families of the following deceased alumnae:
Reunion News
Alumnae support of Holy Cross is vitally important to the school, and reunion gifts are the cornerstone of alumnae giving. In a reunion year, alumnae are asked to celebrate their time at Holy Cross and to demonstrate their commitment to the school by making a reunion gift to The Holy Cross Fund. These special reunion gifts set a wonderful example for other alumnae and contribute significantly to the people and programs that enable Holy Cross to continue to provide outstanding an exceptional educational experience for our girls! Make your gift today in honor of your reunion year and show your support to Holy Cross!
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now." –Ancient Chinese Proverb
The Class of 1959 is planning their 60th Reunion. The Reunion will be held on Saturday, October 26, at the National Press Club in D.C. Please contact Jean Gleason White (703) 858-5608) or Carol Amante (cramante@verizon.net or (410) 266-8454) for information.
The Class of 1974 is planning their 45th Reunion for Saturday, October 19. The reunion will be held at Mary Muldoon's farm in Poolesville, Maryland. Details to follow. Please contact Karen Maloney Pancurak (karenpancurak@comcast.net or (301) 452-3496) for questions about the reunion, etc. The Class of 1979 is planning their 40th Reunion at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, MD on Saturday, November 16 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Please contact Kathy Stanton Moran (kathymoran@verizon.net or (301) 580-3040) or Kathleen Warner Bula (kbula@academyoftheholycross.org or (301) 929-6463) if you have questions about the reunion. The Class of 1989 is planning their 30th Reunion for Saturday, September 28. Details to follow. Contact Meighan Loudermilk Papalia (papaliam@verizon.net or (240) 938-6574) for information. The Class of 1999 is planning their 20th Reunion for the evening of Saturday, October 19. Please contact DeAnna Hall Jefferson (mrsjefferson0513@yahoo.com or (202) 904-7068) or Kaitlin Schaeffer Yardley (kaitlin.yardley@gmail.com or (925) 878-5476) with any questions. The Class of 2004 is planning their 15th Reunion. Details to follow. Please contact Felicia Pendorf (Felicia.pendorf@gmail.com or (301) 490-7391) or Joanna Frezzo Anastasio (Joanna.anastasio@gmail.com or (240) 602-8137) for questions or information. The Class of 2009 is planning their 10th Reunion for Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Brickside Food & Drink, 4688 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The cost is $50 per LOTA, $25 per plus one. Food and drinks included. Please contact Cori Sabate Russell (cori.russell831@gmail.com or (301) 674-9472) or Juliana Gilbride (jgilbride22@gmail.com or (202) 905-5114) if you did not receive the email invitation or would like to help with the reunion. Please respond/make payment by Saturday, September 14. Holy Cross Alumnae
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