Re-Echoings

Newsletter for the Alumnae & Friends of St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls

FALL 2015

There’s a First Time for Everything! Dear Alumnae, The beginning of the school year is always filled with a palpable buzz of energy. The calendar is jammed packed with lots of events and activities. This new school year was extra special as it included several exciting “firsts”. On September 2nd, we welcomed over 150 members of the Class of 2019 and their families for our first-ever “Patch Presentation”. This special event included the presentation of the green Freshman uniform emblem by Dr. Walls, our Principal, to each student. After the Presentation, the Class of 2019 celebrated with their families at a small reception. During the opening week of school, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter visited St. Hubert for the first time ever. Mayor Nutter addressed the student body during an assembly and was thrilled to receive an embroidered St. Hubert hoodie which he promised to proudly wear to a public event in the coming months (so keep an eye out!). The highlight of the Mayor’s visit was when all of the students stood and performed a rousing rendition of the school song. Mayor Nutter was extremely impressed with the girls’ school spirit. It was certainly a proud day for St. Hubert. The end of September was perhaps the most memorable, as welcomed Pope Francis for the first time to the United States. I know I can speak for the entire St. Hubert community when I say how exciting it was to have the Holy Father visit Philadelphia. I know that we, as Catholics, will always remember his historic visit to our great country. God Bless, Papa Francisco! I experienced a very personal exciting first when my daughter, Julia, entered the halls of our beloved alma mater as a Freshman on September 8th. What a blessing it is to have her experience the St. Hubert Sisterhood just as I did over 25 years ago. I look forward to Julia blossoming, along with her “sisters” in the Class of 2019, as a woman of faith and integrity. All of these firsts are just the beginning of what I know will be yet another amazing year at St. Hubert. There is always lots of great things happening (Coach Bingo, Hall of Fame, Legacy Luncheon; see inside for more information), so please come out and join the excitement. I hope to see you at a St. Hubert event soon! With proud and eager loyalty,

Robin Skubin Nolan ‘90 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Lunch Bunch of 62 St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls

The "Lunch Bunch of 62" is at is again! Members of the Class of 1962 gathered in August for their 2nd Annual Back-to-School luncheon at St. Hubert where they surprised Danielle Franks '16 with a $2,000 scholarship! The amazing ladies of 1962 gather several times a year and pool their donations to "adopt" a Senior. If you'd like to learn more about adopting a student, contact: Robin Skubin Nolan '90, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at [email protected]

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Robin Skubin Nolan ’90 [email protected] Alumnae Director, Emeritus Sr. Alice Gleason, IHM ’49 [email protected] Director of Admissions Erin McShea ‘05 [email protected] Principal Dr. Joanne Walls [email protected] Assistant Principal for Pupil Personnel Dr. Rose Scioli [email protected] Assistant Principal for Student Affairs Patricia Grant Dougherty ’80 [email protected]

Alumnae Association Officers President Louise Winski ’68 [email protected] Vice President Charlene Hughes Ritchie ’70 [email protected] Secretary Mary Lou Tanner Stott ’76 [email protected] Treasurer Jackie McGrath ’68 [email protected] Fall 2015 Edition • Page 2

Our Lady of the Angels Chapel

Our Lady of Angels Chapel recently opened to serve as a more convenient location (near the cafeteria) to serve our students. Thanks to the generosity of the local Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, the Chapel includes an altar which was located in the Faculty House at North Catholic for many decades as well as a tabernacle and stand which were fixtures in the North Catholic Chapel. Our Lady of Angels Chapel is a lovely and quiet space which blends the modern needs of our students with the historic pieces of a beloved school whose memory is cherished by so many. We are planning to dedicate the Chapel in the next few months. If you're interested in learning more about making a gift to have the Chapel dedicated in your name or a family member's name, contact Robin Skubin Nolan '90, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at [email protected] or 215-624-6840 x233.

2015 Reunions

Reaching Out

Class of 1960

Grace E. Miltenberger-Meyers’47 lives in Bixby, Oklahoma and graduated with highest honors in August from Destiny Christian University with a Ph.D. in Religious Education. She continues to teach nursing in Oklahoma Wesleyan’s RN-BSN program and Christian Counseling at International Bible University.

55 Year Reunion Friday, October 16th, Cottage Green Contact Lorraine Jent Hepp ‘60 at [email protected] or 215-624-6764.

Class of 1980

Shannon McDonald ’05 married Christopher Wink on July 25, 2015 at Stotesbury Mansion in Philadelphia. Both journalists, the couple met at Temple University and now live in Fishtown.

35 Year Reunion Friday, October 23rd, Southampton Room

Contact Helen Patterson Shallow ‘80 at [email protected] or call (evenings) 302-691-8303.

Mary Ann Baumkratz Bromley ’63 is proud to report that her son, Commander Joseph Bromley U.S. Navy, is the Executive Officer on the USS McFaul at sea in the Middle East. He is due to return to Norfolk, Virginia in December. Colleen Ott Crawford ’96 was married on June 21, 2014 at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Philadelphia. Mildred Pacek Walker ’63 and her husband became the proud grandparents of a new granddaughter, Cecilia Marie adopted by their son in May. Cecilia is also welcomed by big brother Noah Patrick.

Class of 1990

25 Year Reunion Friday, November 27th, Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe Contact Andrea Cichetti Malone ‘90 at [email protected].

Do you know of a reunion that’s happening in 2015? Let us know and we’ll help promote it! Want to make sure that YOUR class doesn’t miss out on a reunion year? We can help! Contact Charlene Hughes Ritchie ’70 at [email protected] or 215-624-6840 x253.

Rest in Peace James Svendsen husband of Jane Gross Svendsen ’62

Denny Shivers husband of Margaret (Peggy) Deal Shivers ’57

Terrence Dittes husband of Helen Benner Dittes ’62

Frances Cleary Miller ’46 sister of Dorothy Cleary Leahy ’57 sister-in-law of Patricia Slowey Cleary ’56 aunt of Patricia Cleary ’83 Susan Cleary Stiles ’86 great aunt of Kacey Cleary ’11

Marie Rodgers mother of Carolyn Rodgers Amato ’67 Suzanne Rodgers ’71 Catherine Ann Walker Swider daughter of Mildred Pacek Walker ’63 niece of Linda Pacek Maier ’65 Joanne Walker ’76 Janine Romagano Pacek ’81 Neal J. Belcher husband of Lucille Belcher ’48 brother of Elizabeth Arend ’48 father-in-law of Ann Marie Coyle Belcher ’72

Jane C. McFadden Foley ’62

Veronica A. Burrows mother of Sister Anne Veronica Burrows, IHM ’66 Martin C. Pitcher husband of Marge McManus Pitcher ’49 Alba DiZio Fischer ’44 Catherine Carr Frizzell ‘65 Gerard Chappell husband of Maureen Maloney Chappell ‘56

Mary Gallagher Lanigan ’60 Sister Emily B. Wright, IHM ’47 sister of Anne Wright Sommers (dec.) ’43 John Blinebury brother of Sister Marita Christi Blinebury, IHM ’50

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2015 2014 Legacy Liturgy & Luncheon: A Celebration of Generations of Bambies We invite all past, present and future Bambies to celebrate the strong family ties that are woven through the fabric of St. Hubert’s history. Many of our current students are “legacy Bambies” whose mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers walked the halls at St. Hubert many years ago. Join us as we commemorate and rejoice in the wonderful legacy of our great school. Bring your sisters, cousins, nieces, aunts, mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers for what will surely be a special day. Sunday, December 6th Liturgy at 11:00 a.m. St. Hubert Auditorium – Ditman Street Entrance Luncheon at Noon Belle Voir Manor at Penn Ryn Estate 1601 State Road Bensalem, PA 19020 Bambie will be available for pictures at the luncheon...bring your camera! Reservation for the 2015 Legacy Liturgy & Luncheon

Complete and return the form below or reserve online at www.huberts.org/LegacyLunch First Name________________________________________ Last Name at Graduation__________________________________________ Last Name__________________________________________________________________________ Class of _______________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________________________ State_______________ Zip ___________________________ Phone________________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________ Number of tickets _________ @ $40.00 per person (includes luncheon buffet and commemorative Christmas ornament) Total Amount Enclosed $_________________ Names of Bambies in your party:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Make checks payable to St. Hubert High School. Return order form and payment to: Marianne Sisco Burpulis ’67 St. Hubert High School 7320 Torresdale Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136

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Sunday, November 8th, 2015 1 - 4 pm St. Hubert Cafeteria Ditman & Bleigh | Philadelphia, PA One authentic COACH® handbag awarded per round Tickets $30 | Advance purchase only | Non-refundable For more information contact [email protected] All proceeds benefit the St. Hubert High School Scholarship Fund.

Radio City Christmas Show is scheduled for

Thursday, December 3, 2015 5:00 p.m. show The bus will leave from and return to St. Hubert. Cost of bus and show ticket is $87. For reservations and more information, call Marianne Burpulis at 215-624-6840 ext. 224

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Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 12th St. Hubert Cafeteria Games, fun and pictures with the Big Guy! Contact [email protected] for tickets and information.

Locker Dedications make great Christmas gifts! Want a unique gift for your Bambie friends and family members? Dedicate a locker in their name at St. Hubert. The cost to dedicate a locker is $70.00 and all proceeds benefit our Faculty Scholarship Fund. Locker Dedications include a customized engraved plaque on the locker of your choice. Place your order by 11/15 and you will receive a commemorative certificate and photo of your dedicated locker in time for Christmas! For more information, contact Marianne Sisco Burpulis ’67 or visit www.huberts.org/Lockers.

2015 Hall of Fame Please join us on November 1st for the

2015 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception honoring: Patricia Henrich, Esquire ‘90

Lisa McCausland Kerr, Esquire ‘81

Laura Rotz Hogan ‘86

Sister Anne Myers, SSJ ‘68

Athletics

Catholic Witness

Ann Barth Hornbach ‘80

Mary Alice Raudenbush ‘78

Business

Public & Community Service

Science & Medicine

Arts & Humanities

Susan Rodgers Reintzel ‘65 (posthumously) Education Reservation for the 2015 Hall of Fame

Complete the form or order online at www.huberts.org/HallofFame Sunday, November 1, 2015 | Induction at 2:00 – St. Hubert Auditorium | Reception following in the Cafeteria First Name________________________________________ Last Name at Graduation__________________________________________ Last Name__________________________________________________________________________ Class of _______________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________________________ State_______________ Zip ___________________________ Phone________________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________   Yes, I would like to attend The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony   I cannot attend, but please accept this donation in honor of the Inductees Number of tickets _________ @ $30.00 per person Total Amount Enclosed $_________________ Make checks payable to St. Hubert High School. Return Form and Payment to: Charlene Hughes Ritchie ’70 St. Hubert Advancement Office 7320 Torresdale Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Philadelphia, PA 19136 PERMIT NO. 218

Re-Echoings St. Hubert

Alumnae Association Upcoming Meetings:

November 2nd and December 7th at 7:30 p.m. in the Confrence Room at St. Hubert. All alumnae are welcome to attend! For more information, please contact [email protected].

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Annual Craft Show Presented by

The St. Hubert Alumnae Association

Good Fun, Food and Crafts! Saturday, October 31, 2015 9AM – 2PM St. Hubert Cafeteria Entrance at Bleigh and Ditman Sts.

For more information, please contact Jackie McGrath at 215-673-9850 or [email protected].