Tartan Bagpipe - May 26, 2016
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Tartan Bagpipe - May 26, 2016
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Commencement Speaker – Mary Chris Adamec Gay '85
The Academy of the Holy Cross 2016 Commencement speaker is Mary Chris Adamec Gay. Ms. Gay is an alumna from the Class of 1985. Ms. Gay is an independent investment consultant focused on assisting start-up companies to secure financing in their initial and early rounds of investment funding. She is currently working with companies in the technology industry and the health care services field.
Ms. Gay serves on the Corporate Board of Directors for MGM Resorts International’s Audit and Compensation Committees. As part of Ms. Gay’s duties on the Audit Committee, she takes part in the Annual Compliance and Due Diligence Review for MGM China in Macau and Hong Kong.
Ms. Gay spent the first 25 years of her career in the financial services industry working for Legg Mason, Inc., a global asset management firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Gay served as a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Legg Mason, Inc. until June of 2013. At the firm’s peak in assets, Ms. Gay was responsible for managing approximately $20 billion in client assets. Ms. Gay has been featured in numerous print publications throughout the world as well as appearing on Bloomberg television in the United States and Europe.
In 2003, the Baltimore Business Journal chose Ms. Gay as one of the top 40 business executives in the Baltimore region under 40 years of age. In 2006, Global Investor Magazine named Ms. Gay one of the “20 Key Players for the Next Generation in Asset Management.” Ms. Gay served as a member of the United Way of Central Maryland’s Women’s Leadership Council for five years and on the steering committee for the Women’s Leadership Network at Legg Mason, Inc. She also served on the Finance Advisory Board at Loyola University in Maryland. She currently serves as a Trustee of the Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland. She was honored with The Academy of the Holy Cross Distinguished Alumnae Award in 2006.
Ms. Gay attended courses at Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Education program focused on Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance during her tenure at Legg Mason. She earned a B.A. in Finance from Towson University and a M.S. in Finance from Loyola University in Maryland. Ms. Gay lives in Annapolis with her three children. They are parishioners of St. Mary’s Parish.
The Holy Cross Commencement ceremony takes place on Monday, June 6 at 2:00 pm at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
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Tartan Bagpipe - May 27, 2016
Tartan Bagpipe - May 27, 2016
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Tartan Bagpipe - May 31, 2016
Tartan Bagpipe - May 31, 2016
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Tartan Bagpipe - June 1 - June 3, 2016
Tartan Bagpipe - June 1 - June 3,2016
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Distinguished Alumnae Awards-Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
On Friday, May 20, The Academy of the Holy Cross hosted our 2016 Distinguished Alumnae Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. During the ceremony five alumnae received Distinguished Alumnae awards. Former Lacrosse coaches Jim Buchanan and Fred Prince as well as 39 alumnae from the 1996−2000 WCAC Lacrosse Championship teams were inducted into the Academy's Athletic Hall of Fame. Over 200 alumnae, family members and friends attended the lovely event.
The 2016 Distinguished Alumnae
Rosalie Cummings Whitlock '64
Maureen Kelly Flatley '66
Elizabeth "Betsy" Leary Sanford '74
Mary-Beth Buckley Cooper '78
Suzanne Rich Folsom '79
2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Varsity Lacrosse Coach James Buchanan
Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach Fred Prince
1996-2000 Varsity Girls Lacrosse Championship Teams
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The Washington Post Spring All-Met 2016
The Washington Post All-Met players for the spring season include five Holy Cross athletes including Shannon Hanley ’16 Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year. See details here.
Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year
Shannon Hanley ’16
Girls’ Lacrosse
Second Team – Kathleen Taylor ’16
Honorable Mention - Kelsea Konz ’16, Mary Muldoon ’18
Rowing/Crew
Honorable Mention – Kathleen Clark ’16
See full list of All-Met athletes here.
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2016 Graduation Activities
The 120 members of the Class of 2016 celebrated their graduation from the Academy with Cap and Gown, Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies to mark the occasion.
The Cap and Gown ceremony took place on Thursday, May 26 with students, faculty and staff. Student Council President Casey Magersupp ’16 and Senior Class President Kelsea Konz ’16 gave final addresses to the assembly. Class of 2016 students in the IB Diploma Programme received their IB medals and Senior Department Awards were presented.
Prior to the Cap and Gown ceremony, the Class of 2016 was inducted into the Holy Cross Alumnae Association. Francesca Rigutto Reed ’94 addressed the class and welcomed them as the newest alumnae. She encouraged the graduates to continue to be involved in the Holy Cross community. Each graduate received a special welcome gift from the Alumnae Association and all signed the Alumnae Association registry.
On Sunday, June 5, the Holy Cross community gathered at Holy Redeemer church in Kensington, MD, for Baccalaureate Mass. During the Preparation of Gifts, graduates carried mementos from significant activities, academics, clubs, etc. in remembrance of their time at Holy Cross.
On Monday, June 6, the Commencement ceremony took place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Members of the 50th anniversary Class of 1966 walked in the procession. Valedictorian Isabelle Callahan ’16 and Salutatorian Hania Lincoln Lenderking ’16 delivered addresses. Mary Chris Adamec Gay ’85 gave the commencement address. Following the conferring of diplomas, President Kathleen Prebble and Principal Melissa Huey-Burns presented The Sisters of the Holy Cross Award (Aleah Jensen ’16 and Elyse Keenan ’16), the Spes Unica Award (Arielle Melcher ’16), the inaugural Sister Grace Award (Nicole Clark ’16) the St. André Bessette Citizenship Award (Francesca Joseph ’16), and the Cardinal Award (Andrea Batugo ’16). At the conclusion of the ceremony, the graduates met family and friends outside the Basilica in the beautiful spring weather.
See additional details about the Class of 2016 here.
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Tartans Travel the World - Machu Picchu Peru Day 1
"We are having a wonderful time in Peru and have arrived safely," writes Sra. Teresa Koudjeti, who is chaperonging the nine-day trip to Machu Picchu with Dr. Lourdes Orta. During the trip the 15 students and faculty chaperones will tour the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco.
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Holy Cross Receives Jostens Yearbook Award Second Year in a Row
Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks awarded The Academy of the Holy Cross’ Cross and Anchor yearbook the 2016 Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence. This is the second year in a row Holy Cross has received the award. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy.
The Academy of the Holy Cross’s award-winning yearbook was both an academic class in the Technology department and a co-curricular club led by Editor-in-Chief Sofia Muzzatti ’16, Managing Editor Kelsey White ’16, and staff: Brittney Darne ’16, Molly Monahan ’16, Isobel Hermans ’18, Claire Rowe ’16, Caroline Floam ’18, Julianne Keehan ’16, and Lauren Black ’19, under the direction of Lauren DeZinno, faculty yearbook adviser. The award was presented to the Academy for achieving the defined criteria in each of three following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.
A representative from Jostens presented the award to the school community and a banner to display in the school during the underclassmen awards assembly in May.
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Jessica Falcinelli '17 Receives Coach Sheahan Excellence Award
The Academy presented the Coach Sheahan Excellence Award to Jessica Falcinelli ’17 on Monday, May 23, during the Underclass Awards Ceremony. The award, given as a surpise to the recipient, is named after the late Bill Sheahan, who coached the Academy’s basketball team to its 115-game winning streak and enjoyed a 27-year relationship with the Academy. This is the fourth year for the award that is presented to a rising senior who exemplifies the values that Coach Sheahan ascribed to in his own life and coaching style: A Christ-centered life, a devotion to family, a conscientious student, a leader and person of integrity and commitment who is loyal to herself, her school, and her community. The award includes a scholarship towards tuition.
Jessica was nominated by coaches from two sports (volleyball and ice hockey). They wrote in their nomination:
- She is dedicated, hard-working, positive, friendly and humble
- Despite her incredible academic load, she did not miss a practice, match or tournament
- She encourages all her teammates, listens carefully to and follows instruction, and is a model student-athlete
- She had to constantly be honest with herself and assess her skills – it was this self-honesty that allowed her to continue to develop her skills and becomes a major contributor to the success of the team.
Athletic Director Lisa Schrader announced the award including a remark from last year’s recipient, Lucy Pawlowski ’16, “I felt so honored to have received the Coach Sheahan Award. The award reminds all of us how important it is to continue supporting each other while in school and beyond.”
2016 Coach Sheahan Excellence Award winner Jessica Falcinelli ’17
with coaches Dan Jay, Dave Geiser, and Athletic Director Lisa Schrader
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Class of 2016 Inducted into the Holy Cross Alumnae Association
The Class of 2016 were formally inducted into the Holy Cross Alumnae Association on Thursday, May 26 prior to the Cap and Gown Ceremony. Francesca Rigutto Reed ’94, who is the Vice President of Enrollment Management at Marymount University, welcomed the newest alumnae during the ceremony. “It is hard to even think now about where you might be in the next five, 10, 15, 25+ years!” she said. “Your memories of the past four years are fresh in your minds now and you will think that you won’t forget these four years. But not until later in life will you realize how Holy Cross has shaped you into the young women you are today.” She also challenged the graduates continue to stay involved through the alumnae activities and to give back to their alma mater whenever possible.
The graduates received “AHC Class of 2016” bracelets as a welcome gift from the Alumnae Association. Many proudly wore their bracelets during the graduation activities. They each also signed the Roll of Alumnae book, a tradition started in 1992.
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Enjoy Your Summer!
We will be back at the beginning of the school year.
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Tartans Travel the World - Machu Picchu Peru Day 2
Reflection by Nia Brumme ’17 and Sabrina Yescas ’17
Early this morning we took a flight to Cuzco Peru. From there we took a bus to Sacsayhuman, where we got to see magnificent ruins. The change in altitude was noticeable, but we all adjusted very well. We also got to see Alpacas, which was one of our favorite parts! Even though the Alpacas were shy, we were able to take many pictures with them. Afterwards, we visited an ancient cave where mummies had been preserved and sacrifices were made. We learned about the Pachamama, who is the goddess of the Indigenous, the mother of the earth. Afterwards we took a very long bus ride to where we are currently staying in Yucay. The hotel is beautiful with an amazing view of the mountains. We are very lucky to be staying in such a beautiful hotel. We can't wait for the rest of the trip and all the great food and adventures!
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Tartans Travel the World - Machu Picchu Peru Day 3
Reflection by Elyse Keenan ’16 and Brittany Menjivar ’17
Today, we woke up early to catch the train to Aguascalientes. After an hour and a half of riding past gorgeous landscapes, we arrived in the town, where we visited Machu Picchu, one of the ancient wonders of the world. Being there with all of our friends was so amazing. Pictures simply don't do it justice; its size and beauty are breathtaking. We saw the temple of la Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the homes of ancient Incan farmers, and even got the chance to take a picture with a llama. We will never forget our Machu Picchu experience.
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Tartans Travel the World - Machu Picchu Peru Day 4
Reflection by Mary Schech ’17 and Kelly Simons ’17
We began today by visiting the temple of the sun in Ollantaytambo. Not only was the view breathtaking, but so was the climb up to it. The difficult and dangerous climb made us feel more connected to everyone. Next we went to the Incan terracing of Moray, where potatoes were grown. On the bus ride to the top of Chinchero, we drove on long, winding roads, yet, when we finally got to the top, we found the area to be very flat. The plains allowed us to closely see some of the tallest mountains in the Andes. Finally, we visited salt mines. No one knew what to expect, so when we first caught sight of them, we were all astounded. There were hundreds of bright white pools cascading down the mountain, making for an amazing view. As we journeyed back to our hotel, our day was ended by a beautiful sunset over the Peruvian mountains.
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Tartans Travel the World - Machu Picchu Peru Day 5
Reflection by Sara Castellano ’18 and Zora Hermans ’18
Sara: "Today we were able to sleep in before we drove to Pisac to visit a large market area, full of Peruvian culture, vibrant colors, and many unique souvenirs. There were many alpaca sweaters and blankets, and Peruvian silver. We got to interact with local vendors, buying various Peruvian goods (in Spanish of course). I was able to buy many trinkets for my family and a few things for myself. During the evening we went to a beautiful mass (in Spanish) and got blessed with holy water."
Zora: "Rosita is a two year old girl who now lives at The Hogar de la Niña Santa Rosa. Yesterday, her father dropped her off there, because her mother died while giving birth to a second child. Her family, like all the other children at the school, live in the mountains as farmers. She is sent to this school, run by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, to receive a good education and learn valuable skills that will help them get jobs. As a group, we spent about three hours there today, bonding with the girls (ages ranging from 2 to 11) and even buying beautiful artifacts that were handmade by them in the school. We played with them and each got a bracelet made by the littler girls. Visiting and learning about the other Holy Cross school was definitely one of the highlights of the trip."
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Enjoy Your Summer!
We will be back at the beginning of the school year.
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Tartans Travel the World - Machu Picchu Peru Day 6
Reflection by Carly Sinay ’17, Samantha Sinay ’17 and Margaret Dwyer ’17
In Cusco, we enjoyed the parade with all the dancing and the culture of it in the city of Cusco. When we went to the Plaza de Armas, seeing the architecture of the Incas was beautiful and amazing to see that they could do that in their society. The best part was the parade outside the basilica. Seeing people dance the traditional dances and enjoying their culture was a very nice experience.
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Schedule of Activities
Wednesday, August 17 – New Teacher Orientation
Thursday, August 18 – New Teacher Orientation
Friday, August 19 – Academic Council
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Monday, August 22 – Professional Day
Tuesday, August 23 – Professional Day
*Cambridge Students Orientation
Wednesday, August 24 – Freshman Orientation
*Freshman Advisors/Teachers are involved
*Non-Freshman Advisors/Teachers are encouraged to attend the technology sessions
Thursday, August 25 – Freshman Orientation/Retreat and Transfer Student Orientation
*Freshman Teachers/Advisors are involved
*Non-Freshman Teachers/Advisors are encouraged to attend the technology sessions
Friday, August 26 – Rotations for All Students
*Advisors should attend rotations with their Advisory
*All School Picnic
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