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Dear Parents and Students,

When I arrived last July, I had no idea how quickly I would fall in love with all things AHA. Now the time has come for me to say goodbye to the Angels who have graced my life this year. In this last letter, I would like to reflect with you on some of the goodness I experienced at Holy Angels.

I am in Awe at how the charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame is embraced here. This year’s theme, LOVE Cannot Wait, has been integrated into every facet of school life.

I am Nourished by the generosity of our students who constantly reach out to help those who are less fortunate than they. I have stated with pride that our girls never raise money for themselves but respond so generously to needs of others near and far.

I am Grateful for the generosity of our parents who give tirelessly of their time, talent and treasure. The three parent organizations, Parents’ Guild, Angels in the Arts and Parents’ Athletic Association, are the backbone of every major event that occurs at Holy Angels.

I am Enlightened by the wisdom of the faculty, staff and coaches who draw out of our very talented and astute students the very best of their gifts.

I am Lucky, you might even say blessed, that the Spirit led me to this sacred place for this year. Finally, I turn to my Irish roots to leave you with a blessing. Know that you will forever be in my thoughts & prayers.

May the road rise to meet you.May the wind be ever at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face,and rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again,May you be held in the hollow of God’s hand.

Gratefully,

Sister PatriciaPresident

News and Events for June 2014

Dear Parents and Students,

Many images, stories and memories come to mind as I think about the graduating class of 2014. They have become the most successful class in school history, judging by traditional metrics of grades, awards, scholarships and achievements. They attained this success the old fashioned way; they earned it. Hard work and never quitting were part of their DNA. They were especially good when facing challenges in course work, time management or competitions.

Talent and creativity was theirs in abundance. They led the Dance Team to a third place finish in Hip Hop Nationals. National awards poured in for poetry, photography and overall art portfolio. The senior number at the talent show “Prom through the Decades” was choreographed and costumed to delight the audience while making a point about the growing independence and equality of women. On International Night they created a fusion of cultures and celebrated them with joy. The 2014 edition of Blueprint, our literary Art magazine, is replete with examples of their art and writing.

It was easy to be “for fourteen” when they themselves were for so many good causes. Hurricane Sandy relief took them to Moonachie to rehab houses without air conditioning in the 95o heat of July. How to work with paint rollers on poles is a skill they will not forget. They impressed everyone by singing their way through the day, like they were at a picnic. Whether in Congo on an Operation Smile mission or at St. Peter the Apostle School in Philadelphia, they gave from the heart. There was no doubt that the Spirits Point Contest would be decided in their favor.

Spiritually, they deepened their relationship with God through not one but two weekend Kairos retreats, in addition to their senior class retreat. Together as a class, they have given over 20,000 hours of service in the last four years.

Academically, 70% of the class has taken an AP exam; a staggering 50% alone were enrolled in AP English. They are a testament to the belief that one can grow

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one’s intelligence by engaging with difficult material, and staying the course, encouraged by dedicated faculty who will bring out their best. Their college acceptances were epic; the first time a class attained admission to all eight Ivy League schools. Georgetown, Scranton, Lehigh, Villanova, Fordham, Bucknell, and Colgate will have Angels on campus next year. The class of 2014 was an aca-demic tsunami. It is any wonder that the Studio Art class has chosen The Wave by Todd Strasser as the senior mural.

They may not be worth their weight in gold, but they came pretty close, having garnered more than $22,394,500 in scholarships and grants for college.

We wish them well as they leave us. They will be missed!

Sincerely,

Miss Jennifer MoranPrincipal

The Office of Development would like to thank the following Angel Ambassadors for work done above and beyond the call of duty. This group of juniors volunteered their time to make calls during our Reunion Giving phonathon nights.

Thank you Angels!

JUNIOR AMBASSADORS

Alexandra AlfonsoJessica CoopermanEmily DeRubertisJulia DeSimoneSamantha DokaAshlyn DonohueMeghan EnglertKristen GibneyKara GrifonettiIrene Havlusch

Chinchu JacobUma JallohMyung Jin KangSarah KrausKaterina LallosKensley LipkaKianna LuscherBreanne MastromarinoCaroline McLaughlinAlexandra Meyers

Melanie MichaelJacklyn MillerAshley MisciagnaCamila NicasioCatherine PiersaJenny Quispe-AquijeOlivia SalomoneClarissa SandevTaylor ScarpelloJaclyn Schmaus

Rhea ShahDaniella SheerinsDanielle StephensPaige SundenJuliet VicariMary WattersFiona WilliamsCarolina Zuluaga

PHONATHON STARS

IMPORTANT NOTE:Any student that needs her tablet repaired should bring it to the tech office before the end of the school year so that the necessary parts can be ordered. All machines that need to be repaired must be dropped off to the tech office by July 1st. Please remember, all students should be backing up their files to a flash drive numerous times each week.

Please contact Mr. George Ballane via email with any questions: diroftech@holyangels.org Thank you!

SUMMER TABLET REPAIRS

Senior Lydon Kersting addressed the AHA community for the last time in her role as NHS President at an assembly held on May 2nd. Her poignant reflection upon her years at AHA included advice to her fellow students not to view their years at AHA solely as a stepping stone to college and to go beyond “resume building” and engage in activities they truly enjoy. According to Lydon, the biggest challenge facing students is “not losing sight of yourself, your kid self, along the way.” Lydon has been selected to offer the commencement address at this year’s graduation exercises.

Congratulations to Senior Alana Spendley who received a New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education for her poetry at a ceremony held on May 1st at Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton, NJ. Established in 1980 to promote awareness and appreciation of the arts, the Governor’s Awards in Arts Education honor New Jersey students and teachers for outstanding achievement in a variety of artistic endeavors. In total 85 students from all over the state of

New Jersey were recognized in such fields as dance, theatre, orchestra and band, photography, painting and writing. The selection process was a highly competitive one and the winners were chosen by members of the sponsoring organizations from all over the state. Alana, one of only six student presenters at the ceremony, recited her poem, “Cartography” for which she was awarded the High School Writing Contest Poetry Genre Gold Medal.

AHA recently learned that we received eight nominations for our production of Seussical The Musical. Established in 1998, the High School Theater Awards

recognize talented actors, musicians, designers and directors of high school musical productions. Judges evaluate entrants from high schools in Bergen County New Jersey and Rockland and Westchester Counties in New York during the Spring musical season. Holy Angels received nominations in the following categories: Actress in a Supporting Role (Sheena Santos as Jo Jo); Featured Ensemble Group (Sofia Carvajal, Heather Mueger, Louis Napolitano Sydney Peterson-Quinn and Ariela Pizza as The Wickersham Brothers); Outstanding Duet (Alone in the Universe - Allen Marchioni as Horton and Sheena Santos as Jo Jo); Outstanding Lobby Display (Risako Arcari, Elizabeth Bilka, Natalie Freay, Jackie Fusco, Grace Fuselier, Alyssa Gentile, Emily Loftus, Michaela Mudrick and Christina Sirico): Outstanding Graphic Design (Meghan Valentine); Outstanding Costume Design (Ruth Morely); Outstanding Lighting Design (Jim Bonkosky) and Outstanding Scenic Design (Gregory Cilmi). The awards ceremony will take place on June 2nd at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains NY.

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Congratulations to Brigid Hayes ’14 and Caroline McLaughlin ’15 who were recently awarded the 2014 Creative Writing Award by La Societe Honorarie de Francais. This year’s topic was how modern technology affects our lives today.

During the fourth quarter Sister Carole’s Spanish IV students worked on a very challenging project where they worked in small groups to produce a themed game. The assignment had many required components drawn from the lesson plans from over the entire school year. The girls had to incorporate at least 200 verbs, vocabulary words, culture and author questions and the game had to conform to specific design specifications as well. Students were given class time to work on their games and enjoyed playing them upon their completion. Sister Carole was delighted with the

magnificent work of her students. “The classes consist of mostly seniors and it was a wonderful way for them to be challenged, work hard, enjoy each other and bond as they created the final project. When the project was completed, the students actually played their games and AGAIN reviewed all of their skills as they answered each other’s questions. Sister Carole writes, “I am thrilled with their consistent work and sense of joy. As I watched them play their games, I realized how much they REALLY did learn individually and as a bonded group. As a teacher, I could not ask for more and remain so proud of them as young ladies and wonderful students!” The assignment also received raves from the class members with one student writing, “As we worked, we bonded and felt such a sense of accomplishment with this project. Thank you S. Carole for assigning this as a challenge to represent all that we learned this year.”

Congratulations to the following recipients of the Coccia Award for 2014: Sara Ayoub ‘16, Graciela Paredes ‘16, Camila Nicasio ‘15, Kiara Quinones ’14 and Amanda Kelly ’14. The Coccia Award recognizes students who demonstrate a passion for the study of the Italian language.

Congratulations to Senior Lydon Kersting who was awarded a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. According to NMSC, “These Scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a

substantial amount of information submitted by both the Finalists and their high schools: the academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the Finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official.”

Freshman Bridget O’Donnell won 1st Place in the Under-15 Solo Irish-Fiddle Competition at the Mid-Atlantic States Fleadh Cheoil held in Parsipanny, NJ on April 26, 2014. Bridget will go to Sligo, Ireland in August to compete for the All Ireland title.

Congratulations to the winners of the Kindness Award for the fourth quarter: Annie Loftus ’14, A’Adil Ali-Jenkins ’15, Genesis Morales-Rodriguez ’16 and Alexandra McCartha ’17.

Congratulations to Senior Kayla Quigley on being selected to receive the 2014 Brian Piccolo Award. This honor is presented annually to a male and female

high school scholar-athlete of Italian ancestry who models the ideals of Brian Piccolo. The Brian Piccolo Award is sponsored by The St. Joseph Regional High School Chapter of UNICO National, a nationwide service organization which promotes Italian-American heritage and supports cultural, educational and community causes. AHA Athletic Director Mrs. Patti Gorsuch wrote about Kayla, “She is an outstanding student; I believe that she demonstrates all of the qualities of a hard-working and devoted athlete. Her work ethic and determination to be the very best at what she does has proven to be an inspiration to her teammates and classmates.”

Seniors Emma DiBernardo, Elle Infante, Jackie Fusco and Jessica McCann addressed several AP science classes on May 20th about their participation in “An Introduction to Surgical Research Methodologies, a program at Englewood Hospital. Open to seniors only and funded entirely by Holy Angels, this program allows students hands on experience in a laboratory research environment. They met after school once a week typically for four hour sessions beginning in February. Mrs. Brizzolara thanked them for being pioneers in this program and for taking on the challenges and commitment it entailed. She

encouraged the juniors to consider applying for it next year. “With this partnership, Holy Angels is offering you the opportunity to enrich your futures through experiences beyond our classrooms.”

CLASS VISITS Mrs. Cucchisi’s International Studies welcomed Mr. Kevin Marinacci on April 29th. Mr. Marinacci is President of Fabretto, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing education to Nicaraguan children. Mr. Marinacci shared with the class how he became involved with Fabretto explained their mission in fighting poverty in Nicaragua. He was referred to AHA by Mr. and Mrs. Williams, parents of Fiona Williams ‘15. He is pictured with Mrs Williams and Carolina Zuluaga ’15, one of the students in Ms. Cucchisi’s class.

Congratulations to the following girls who received Junior College Book Awards & Medals. Olivia Guido – Bryn Mawr College President’s Book Award Victoria Cabales – College of the Holy Cross Book Prize Meghan Englert – Dartmouth College Book Award Kirsten Judge – Fairfield University Book Award Sunny Hong – George Washington University Alumni Book Award

Catherine Piersa – George Washington University SEAS Medal

Ashley Misciagna – Saint Anselm College Book Award

Caroline McLaughlin – Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Scholarship and Service

Irene Havlusch – Stonehill College

Fiona Williams – The Rensselaer (RPI) Medal Emily DeRubertis – UPenn Book Award

Laurel Villarente – University of Rochester Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award

Rhea Shah – University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation & Information Technology

Jennifer Nugent – University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award

Annie Haws – University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award

Lauren Miceli – West Point Leadership Award

Breanne Mastromarino – Wellesley College Book Award

Clarissa Sandev – Wesleyan University Book Award

AHA congratulates the following students for making the Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the 3rd Quarter of the 2013-14 academic year:

PRINCIPAL’S LIST

FreshmenEmma AscoleseSabrina CelisJessica DanylchukMairead DillonAlexis DriscollRuby DuffyZulay FigueroaBridget HaydenClara JeonJulia KeemAlison KimNahee KimSamantha KimVictoria LabitaDa Young LeeJoanne LiChristine LimOlivia LuongoGrace MacNeillStephanie MadonnaNicole MargiottaMicaela MaronStephanie McCartenChristina McCarthyKaeli McGowanKrysta O’SheaOlympia PetersSabrina RomanoAlyssa RomanosLindsey Rosas TogoArianne RoweJulia ScheuringRachel Ann SilvestriDevin ToolenJillian ValdesMikayla ValdesSkyler ValentinoMariah VimanJillian VlacancichKayla Weir

SophomoresRasa AnvariAnna BruscoNicole CernaroDahlia ChaconKatherine DalvanoJacquelyn DeRocherKiera FeldnerSabrina FitzpatrickSuwon JooKristen KahrerEmily LoftusKelly MandellaErin McNamaraAmanda NedelkoffPhoebe OzuahSamantha PereiraHolly SlepianKelsey WestermannXuanyi Zhuang

JuniorsVictoria CabalesGiulia CalifanoMin Ju ChoSamantha DokaMeghan EnglertRenata FrancescoOlivia GuidoAnne HawsYoon Sun HongPreeksha LalMiHyeon LeeKianna LuscherBreanne MastromarinoLauren MiceliCatherine MoscattHeather MuegerJennifer NugentEmma SandersTasha TomboJuliet VicariFiona Williams

SeniorsElena AversaAdrianna BergsteinAva BertoneElizabeth BilkaSeoyeon ChoSeung Jae ChoiKatelyn ColmanSaarah D’Souza

Christen DuffAshley DuffooJacqueline FuscoAlyssa GentileCatherine HahnBrigid HayesRachel HudspethLydon KerstingLydon KerstingEmily KolodkaRaquel LavinAnne LoftusJessica McCannDylann McLaughlinMorgan MellasJennifer O’HaganShauna O’SheaVeronica PirogKira PuschKayla QuigleySujatha RamanStacie RindaEmily SedlacekMargaret SheehanChristina SiricoAlana Spendley

HONOR ROLL

FreshmenIsabelle AkinyemijuVeronica AndradeJillian ArzoomanianNina AversaKelly BehrensKrystina BisigThea BlissDanielle CahillJulia CanneyAnjelika CatralMegan CawleyMarilyn Chavarria-ArenasJune ChungNicole ClarkeChristina ColanSarah DanielloNicole DattolicoNicole DeConzoNoelle DeConzoSamantha DiazRim El KaddiouiJenna FerolieNoelle Florio

Emma GoodLisa HarootunianMarie Nicole HermanAmanda HernandezBriana IannuzziEden InfanteKC KillipEun Seon KimKatherine KohlerNa young LeeLandzie LindorSihyun LyuFrancesca MarshAlison McCannTheresa MillareEmily MillsCiara MottleyGrace MoynihanShiho NumakuraJulia NunezBridget O’DonnellSophia OrtizDarcy OttomanelliDaniela PagnozziShin Hyung ParkDemitria PoulosIsabel RodriguezAlisha SainiKatherine SamuelsSarah SchwabJessica SchwanwedeMeredith ShamamianKatherine StaffTiffany Rose SuceroSommer ThomasAntonia ThompsonKrystina VafiadisEmily VentimigliaDionicia VilsaintMelanie WelchJessica YaleCecilia Zayas

SophomoresStephanie AlbertAdrianne AlfonsoCaroline AnnisCatherine ApostolRisako ArcariSara AyoubAshley BachaniGenesis BayronAnnalaura Bombarda

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Angelene Perez-VentoJenna PiccinichBridget QuinnSadiya RamosGrace RedfordPamela RestrepoCiara RhodesJamie RizzoGianna ScardignoJiwon SeokKatherin SimancasBridget SlavinHolly SlepianCaitlyn SmithLauren SnyderFrancesca SotomayorBrittany TaupierAlexa VecchioneKelly WackerCatherine WattersKelsey WestermannEmily YankovichNicole Yi

JuniorsAnna AbrimianTaylor AnzilottiSelin BerberogluCamilla Marie CastilloAnnie ChungJessica CoopermanCarina CrabbeEmily DeRubertisJulia DeSimoneAshlyn DonohueCassidy FeerickKristen GibneyKailyn GillickMelissa GillickAmanda GrisantiEva GurianAshley HarrisonIrene HavluschAlexandra HottenrottChinchu JacobUma JallohElly Rose JaysonYu Gyeong JeungKirsten JudgeNa Woo KimSu Hyun KimAnne KingSarah KrausJessica KwonKaterina LallosKensley LipkaJillian McEvoyCaroline McLaughlinGabriella Messina

Alexandra MeyersCaroline MigliaccioJacklyn MillerAshley MisciagnaKelly MoranDaniella NammourCamila NicasioJuliet NichaniIngrid NoriegaSe Jeen ParkYerim ParkAngelica PasqualiJordan PenaSydney Peterson-QuinnCatherine PiersaJenny Quispe-AquijeMaria Victoria RialStephanie RiggiJulia RondosMia RosarioOlivia SalomoneClarissa SandevDanielle SaxenianTaylor ScarpelloJaclyn SchmausJacqueline SchulkinRhea ShahDaniella SheerinsDanielle StephensAlexandra StylianouJiin SuhPaige SundenMella TeshomePaige VignoneLaurel Leigh VillarenteLucy WordenKiana YeeTiffani YoungbloodCarolina Zuluaga

SeniorsJacqueline Baboulis-KuhnAnastasiya BazalyukZoe BlissTessa BreithauptCarina CamporealeKathia CubasLily CunniffCaitlin DanielsEmi DeLuciaGabrielle DeParisMcKayla DiPalmaLauren DonovanKatherine DruryAlexis EscandonZoe EspositoJacqueline FerreriNatalie FlorioDanielle Fuschillo

Deirdre GaffneyAlexandra GaripKelly GilmartinNiamh GlynnKelley GrippoEliza HaynesClarissa HernandezElle InfanteElizabeth JohnAmanda KellyNoel KhamisGabriella KhouryJae Eun KimMelissa KinoianMairead KressAnnette LeeClaudia LeeJae Eun LeeSharon LeeClaurie LindorBrielle LiottaNicole MacalusoJacqueline MandellaLesley MartinezElena Mas VolpeRaquel MassoudEffie MathewRegina MathewJasmine McGlashanNina McLaughlinPriscilla MedorMackenzie MerkelJacqueline MorinKelly MulliganKatherine NeumannGabrielle PalumboJudie ParkDanielle PavonAllison PereiraKiara QuinonesSarah QureshiKrystyna ResavyGrace RitterChristina RubinoKristen SherlockChristina SivulkaJulia SpaarLeslie SubaldoJulia ToolenBrooke TrisoliniMeghan ValentineKerianne Villareal

Samantha BottAnna BruscoChristina CareriNicole CernaroDahlia ChaconZoe CockinosBriar ConnorsColleen CotterVictoria CreaghOlivia CsehKatherine DalvanoLauren DinesGabrielle DiVeritaAine DoyleMary DragoneJacqueline DrozdGabriella DuranJasmine EspejoJennifer FaizKelly FarrellKiera FeldnerSabrina FitzpatrickValyntina FrancoisChristina GalloDanielle GazdaKylie GilbrideKristen GrabbeElisa GrommischBrooke HeidegerElyse HowellCaroline HyerEmily Kate ImbarratoGrace JanssonSuwon JooPatricia KrisanBianca LakoseljacSarah LaufeldSandra LavinDaniella LiporaceGabrielle LongobardiMichelle LuSabrina MaciarielloIvelisse MandatoSamantha MartinezMelissa MaruriMichele McDevittMargaret MenapaceAnnalisse MiqueliClaudia MorganMonica MoserMarilyn MurphyKathryn O’ConnorBridget OwensGraciela ParedesHelen ParkKathryn PassanoSiddhi PatelTheresa PaulilloSamantha Pereira

Holy Angels currently has eleven honor societies. Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into them during the 2013-2014 academic year:

National Honor SocietyMelanie BuchananGiulia CalifanoMin Ju ChoAnnie ChungJessica CoopermanEmily DeRubertisJulia DeSimoneSamantha DokaAshlyn DonohueMeghan EnglertZoe EspositoCassidy FeerickKristen GibneyKailyn GillickMelissa GillickAmanda GrisantiOlivia GuidoEva GurianIrene HavluschAnne HawsYoon Sun HongAlexandra HottenrottYu Gyeong JeungKirsten JudgeMyung Jin KangGabriella KhourySarah KrausJessica KwonKaterina LallosKensley LipkaKianna LuscherBreanne MastromarinoCaroline McLaughlinPriscilla MedorAlexandra MeyersLauren MiceliJacklyn MillerAshley MisciagnaTara MottleyHeather MuegerIngrid NoriegaJennifer Nugent

Catherine PiersaAlison PimpinellaJenny Quispe-AquijeKrystyna ResavyMaria Victoria RialOlivia SalomoneEmma SandersClarissa SandevTaylor ScarpelloJacqueline SchulkinRhea ShahJiin SuhPaige SundenTasha TomboAshlin TwardzikJuliet VicariPaige VignoneLaurel Leigh VillarenteFiona WilliamsTiffani YoungbloodCarolina Zuluaga

Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor SocietySamantha BottDahlia ChaconChung Eun ChaeAine DoyleChristen DuffMiHyeon LeeMichelle LuSabrina MaciarielloKelly MandellaErin McNamaraPhoebe OzuahSe Jeen ParkHelen ParkSiddhi PatelSamantha PereiraCatherine PiersaVeronica PirogGrace RedfordCiara RhodesSheena SantosChristina Sirico

Thespian Honor SocietySelin BerberugluAmanda BinettiKatelyn ColmanKatherine DalvanoRenata Francesco

Caren GarconAlexandra GaripKristen GibneyOlivia GuidoIrene HavluschJuliette HolzmannEmily Kate ImbarratoKirsten Judge Ally MacConchieSabrina MaciarielloLauren MiceliCatherine MoscattMonica MoserJennifer O’HaganAriela PizzaMichele SuhKiana Yee

Science National Honor Society Victoria CabalesAndrea ChoEmily DeRubertisChristen DuffMeghan EnglertJacqueline FuscoMelissa GillickAnne HawsEliza Haynes Rachel HudspethKristen JabaraBreanne MastromarinoJacqueline Morin Kelly MulliganJennifer NugentJudie ParkJulia SpaarTasha TomboLaurel VillarenteFiona Williams

Societa `Oonoraria ItalicaFrancesca AppiceSara AyoubAnna BruscoNicole CernaroJacqueline DrozdDanielle GazdaBrooke HeidegerKristen KahrerRuby KangBianca Lakoseljac

Sarah LaufeldGrace Mac NeilErin McNamaraAmanda NedelkoffKate Passano

Société Honoraire de FrançaisAdrianne Alfonso Rasa Anvari Millie Cabrera Camilla CastilloKayla CristofolettiKatherine DalvanoJacquelyn de RocherMairead DillonAine DoyleKiera FeldnerSabrina FitzpatrickKristen GrabbeClare HayesSamantha KimMichelle LuClaudia MorganMonica MoserCamila NicasioBridget O’DonnellPhoebe OzuahGrace RedfordHolly SlepianFrancesca SotomayorPaige Vignone

Societas Latina Honoris Min Ju Cho Anne Haws

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Victoria Cabales Jessica Cooperman Carina Crabbe Emily DeRubertisSamantha DokaGabriella DuranCassidy FeerickRenata FrancescoOlivia GuidoYoon Sun HongUma JallohElly JaysonSabrina MacierielloMelissa Maruri

honor societies

Breanne MastromarinoMackenzie MerkelMelanie MichaelJennifer NugentMia RosarioClarissa SandevPaige SundenTasha TomboJuliet VicariLaurel VillarenteFiona WilliamsTiffani Youngblood

Tri-M June ChungBrigid HayesClara JeonAlison KimSihyun LyuStephanie MadonnaSelen NehrozogluKathryn O’ConnorJennifer O’HaganGrace RedfordSheena SantosSandrine Yesilian

Rho Kappa National History Honor SocietyAnastasiya Bazalyuk Ava Bertone Elizabeth Bilka Seung Jae Choi *Honorary Katelyn Colman Lily Cunniff Caitlin DanielsSaarah DíSouza Emi De LuciaChristen DuffGabrielle DeParis Zoe EspositoIvetty EstepanJacqueline FerreriDeirdre GaffneyNicole GiambalvoNiamh GlynnCatherine HahnRachel HudspethKristen Jabara *HonoraryAmanda KellyClaurie Lindor *Honorary Anne LoftusRaquel Massoud *HonoraryJasmine McGlashanDylann McLaughlinNina McLaughlinPriscilla MedorMorgan MellasJacqueline Morin

Allison Pereira *HonoraryJulianna PerezMeghan PierceKayla QuigleySarah QureshiStacie RindaChristina RubinoEmily SedlacekMargaret SheehanChristina SivulkaAlana SpendleyIsabella TheodorobeakosJulia ToolenS. Patricia Murphy Honorary membership*Honorary status notification April 9, 2014 via letter

National Art Honor SocietyAnna AbrimianCamilla CastilloJessa CoopermanSaarah D’SouzaAlexis EscandonAmanda FellowesJacqueline FerreriRenata FrancescoEva GurianIrene HavluschElizabeth JohnRuby KangJae Eun KimToni LucianoJessica McCannMorgan MellasAshley MisciagnaIngrid NoriegaJennifer O’HaganVeronica PirogElaine RuizClarissa SandevMargaret SheehanJiin SuhIsabella TheodorobeakosLydia Vartanyan

CONGRATSCLASS OF 2014!

As we mark the end of the school year

and bid fond adieu to the Class of 2014,

we wish you the best in the months to come.

We have had another highly successful and

enjoyable year working with your daughters.

We encourage Seniors to enjoy their summer

and prepare for their first year in college.

We wish all underclassmen a restful

summer filled with wonderful adventures

and experiences.

Enjoy your summer!

–Dr. Fallon, Mrs. Bogner, Mrs. Goff, and Mrs. Trubac.

315 Hillside Avenue, Demarest New Jersey 07627 tel 201.768.7822

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NEWS FROM AHA’S PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

thank you...to Mary Ayoub and Alicia Bergstein for hosting the Parents’ Guild Mother/Daughter Fashion Show on May 1, at the Rockleigh Country Club. The fashion show has been a long standing tradition at Holy Angels for decades. Every year the evening is a tremendous success and this year was no different. What a wonderful way to showcase our senior class while spending a special evening with our daughters, mothers, grandmothers, cousins, aunts or special friends!

The Tri-M Music Honor Society held it’s closing recital on Tuesday, May 20. Continuing members showcased their musical expertise during the session and the following Senior members received their Graduation cords: Adrianna Bergstein, Zoe Bliss, Lily Cunniff, Emma DiBernardo, Lauren Donovan, Catherine Hahn, Brigid Hayes, Mairead Kress, Claudia Lee, Effie Mathew, Jennifer O’Hagan, Kiara Quinones, Sarah Qureshi, Stacie Rinda, Michelle Suh, and Ashlin Twardzik. Senior, Kiara Quinones received the award for most volunteer hours dedicated to bringing musical awareness to the Holy Angels school community.

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welcome summer!

COLLEGES of the Class of 2014

$22,394,500+ AWARDED

Dear Parents,

We would like to congratulate all our athletes and their parents on the completion of another successful year! Our girls have certainly made us very proud, on and off the field. We wish our seniors the very best as they embark on an exciting new phase of their lives.

Heartfelt thanks to all those individuals whose contributions of time, talent and treasure helped continue the great tradition of parent dedication and commitment. Special thanks and best wishes to senior parents Trish Mellas, John Pimpinella and Robert Rubino. Trish is the person responsible for the wonderful pictures of our girls on the athletic website as well as the senior video shown at the spring sports awards dinner. John and Rob have been outstanding members and supporters of the PAA. All three will be greatly missed.

We would also like to announce the PAA Executive Board for 2014-2015 and thank them for their willingness to serve:

President – Michelle Ottomanelli (Darcy 2017) meeshotto@gmail.comVice President – Lisa Napolitano (Rose 2017) lisa.napolitano@unilever.comTreasurer - Stephen Saxenian (Danielle 2015) stephensax@aol.comSecretary – Bonnie O’Meal- Thomas (Sommer 2017) bomeal@hotmail.comExecutive Director – Marril Sheppard (Olivia 2017) msnotary@juno.comExecutive Director – Elsa Shannon (Christiana 2017) chapeau@ymail.com

As always we are very grateful for the help and support of Sister Patricia Murphy, President, Ms. Jennifer Moran, Principal, Ms. Jean Mullooly, Dean of Students and Mrs. Patti Gorsuch, Athletic Director, as well as our amazing coaching staff and trainer.

Best Regards, Alicia Bergstein, President Karen Reis-Hottenrott, Vice President

Stephen Saxenian, Treasurer Bonnie O-Meal-Thomas, Secretary

Mark Kahrer, Executive Director Diane Buchanan, Executive Director

Campus MinistryCOMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTSAll sophomores are reminded that their Community Service Commitment forms must be submitted to Campus Ministry and approved by June 2, 2014. Please stop by and see Mrs. Miloscia or Mrs. Sylvester if you have any questions.

The required twenty hours of community service, reflection paper, and evaluation form must be completed by November 15 of Junior year. The summer is a good time to get this work done! Please review the guidelines for this process found on the Campus Ministry web page.

OPERATION RICEBOWLWe had a very successful Operation Rice bowl collection during Lent. This year we collected $ 3701.04. This is over $1,000 more than our collection last year. One quarter of the funds will go to feed the hungry right here in the Archdiocese of Newark. Special thanks go to our Outreach Club which sponsored and coordinated the drive.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout the year, Campus Ministry receives information about many volunteer opportunities. As we receive notices, we post them on our Haiku page (AHA Home-->Campus Ministry-> Service Opportunities). We also post them on the bulletin board outside our office. If you would like to do community service, please check the listings posted on Haiku or the bulletin board.

LANGUAGE EXAM RESULTSAttached are the impressive results from the many foreign language exams recently

administered at Holy Angels. We believe that Global Unity can be reached through

the understanding and communication in another’s language.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST

NOTICE FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE

Your FACTS Agreement has been finalized and a confirmation letter was sent.

The $850 Technology Fee, $50 Parent Guild Dues and $250 Graduation Fee (seniors) for the 2014-2015 academic school year is scheduled for payment through FACTS June 10, 2014.

Please be sure to check your email and notify the Tuition Office with any changes. The Finance Office will remain open during the summer, however, please call or make an appointment to ensure that someone is here to assist you. Please contact Mrs. Jeanette Carrier, 201-768-7822 Ext. 245 or jcarrier@holyangels.org.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES• Funds for tuition payments must be available Two (2) business days prior to the scheduled FACTS Remittance Date.

• If you are requesting a payment date change or adjustment you must contact the Tuition Office Five (5) business days prior to the date of remittance. Please call 201-768-7822 Ext. 246 or email jcarrier@holyangels.org and indicate URGENT FACTS Payment Request in the subject line.

With gratitudeTHANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ASSISTED WITH THE

CLOTHES CLOSET THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

PARENTS, ANGELS, THE MAIN OFFICE & MAINTENANCE STAFF.

THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE WITH A HELPING HAND.

Beth-Ann Belthoff

notes from the HEALTH OFFICETo All Parents/Guardians ; A current physical exam is required at the start of each and every school year. A copy of the required, NJ State-Approved Physical Form was emailed to all parents/guardians to the email address of record on 5-12-14. If you did not receive this form please call now. This is the only form that will be accepted. Please remember to bring this form to the physician’s office at the time of your daughter’s physical.

DO NOT FORGET TO MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS. Physicals are done on or after June 1, and submitted on the first day of school to the Homeroom Teacher. Please do not mail the form as the school is closed during the summer. Fax copies CANNOT be accepted ( NJ State Law ).

The first page is The History Form that must be completed, signed, and dated by the Parent/Guardian. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

The second page is for parent to complete and both parent and student to sign and date.

The last two pages are for the examining physician to complete, sign, date, and stamp. Physicals must be done by a US licensed physician ( NJ State Law ).

All four pages must be returned, with a current copy of the Immunization Record. Clearance for sports, Physical Education classes, school trips, and any school-sponsored activities will not be issued without the entire form.

************************* NO EXCEPTIONS *******************************

If you will have a problem fulfilling any of these requirements, you must call the Health Office TODAY, to discuss the situation. The Health Office is open M-F, from 8am until 2pm. The office will close 6-20-14 and will reopen in September on the first day of school.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.

School Nurse

201-768-7822 X 218mbuckey@holyangels.org

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Jun 1 2 3 4 5 6 710 Graduation 2 3 4 5 6 SAT

9-11 exams due to Dept ChairSports Dinner 7p AITA Mtg Jean's Pass

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 1 2 3 ACT

7p PAA Mtg Closing Assembly Faculty Meeting Last Day 4th QuarterExams due to Main Office1:20p Dismissal 8 Religious Studies Exam10 Security Mtg6:30p Parents' Guild Exec. Mtg.

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Social Studies ExamMath Exam English Exam Science Exam Eucharistic Minister Training

10:15 Dismissal 10:15 Dismissal 10 CORE 10:15 Dismissal Last Day10:15 Dismissal World Language and Conflict exams

9:30 Dismissal

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Sue Liddy Basketball Camp9 Makeup Exams Dept Mtg Report Cards Sent

Grades Due SummerfareLast Day for Faculty

29 30 Jul 1 2 3 4 5 Summerfare

JUNE 2014Click here to view our full sized, interactive calendar online: www.holyangels.org/calendar

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Summerfare

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Flynn & OHara Trunk Sale at the Emerson store – July 15

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 Aug 1 2

JULY 2014Click here to view our full sized, interactive calendar online: www.holyangels.org/calendar

paver stones are commemorative gifts that last a lifetime! Perfect for:

• congratulations • memorials • thank yous • graduations • any occasion!

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT?

Contact Dorrie Voulgaris, Director of Alumnae Relations at alumnae@holyangels.org or call (201)768-7822 x211

Once an Angel, always an Angel!

We will miss you class of 2014!

Walk with Angels