Wednesday, November 23, 2022 |
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GMAHS is Grateful
During this time of Thanksgiving, Gwynedd Mercy Academy and the Alumnae Association have so much to be grateful for. Thank you to all our alumnae who give their time, talent, and treasure to ensure the prosperity of our beloved school and our Lifelong Sisterhood. From your gifts to the Mercy Fund, Legacy Scholarship, McAuley's Pub Night, and beyond, to the many volunteers including the Board of Trustees, Alumnae Board, Class Agents, Gwynedd Force Mentors, and various advisory board and committee members, we are so blessed to have such a dedicated community. We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving.
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November 30, 2022, 7:30PM Milestone Reunion Class Agent Zoom Call Class Agents with milestone reunions in 2022 and 2023 (classes ending in 2, 3, 7, and 8) are invited to share feedback and tips for a successful reunion.
RSVP December 6, 2022, 6:30-8PM An Advent Evening of Reflection Gather for an evening of prayer, presentation, and presence as we consider how God waits for us.
Register December 14, 2022, 7-8PM Candlelight Continue the Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School tradition of Candlelight with our Christmas tableau and musical performances. The event will take place in the Performing Arts Center. December 22, 2022 College-Age Social
Graduates from the Classes of 2019-2022 are invited to return to campus to reconnect with classmates and teachers before Christmas break.
Register
January 16, 2023 Alumnae Day of Service
Gather with fellow alumnae on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for regional service opportunities. Email the Alumnae Board's Ministry & Service Committee Chair Mary Kate McNulty Gallo '02 at mkmcnulty@gmail.com to get involved. January 24, 2023, 7:30PM Class Agent Zoom Call
All Class Agents are asked to join three annual Zoom meetings to hear updates from the school, ask questions, and share best practices. February 25, 2023
McAuley’s Pub Night Bring your family and fellow alumnae for a (21+) night of Irish food and drink, games and plenty of Irish craic to support your alma mater.
Shop the Silent Auction Wish List. Registration coming soon.
March 21, 2023, 7:30PM Class Agent Zoom Call All Class Agents are asked to join three annual Zoom meetings to hear updates from the school, ask questions, and share best practices.
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| Support Strawberry Market
The Alumnae Association Board's Ministry and Service Committee, in partnership with 2022 Trocaire Leadership Awardee Alison McGrorty-Crotts, M.D., M.P.H. '04, supports Strawberry Market, a food and necessities pantry for the patients of Strawberry Mansion Health Center in North Philadelphia.
Thank you to faculty member Christine Cheeseman P'22 and her homeroom for helping to keep the shelves stocked! How to support Strawberry Market
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Purchase items directly from the Strawberry Mansion Pantry Target Wish List and ship directly to Dr. McGrorty-Crotts
- Drop items off in a bin located inside Gwynedd's front door
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Purchase a Target gift card and send it to strawberrymarketsmhc@gmail.com
- Send money via Venmo to @Ali-McCrotts
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Make a check out to Alison McGrorty-Crotts
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THE MONARCH IMPACT PODCAST |
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Get Involved in the 2023 Alumnae Day of Service Save the Date! The 2nd Annual Alumnae Day of Service, hosted by the Alumnae Association Board's Ministry & Service
Committee, will be held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2023. Service opportunities will be available at GMAHS, virtually, and in cities across the country.
We need your help with the planning! If you are interested in participating, can act as a point person in the city you live in, or know of a service project that alumnae can support, please email Committee Chair Mary Kate McNulty Gallo '02 at mkmcnulty@gmail.com.
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Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you?
As you begin your holiday shopping, consider adding Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School as your favorite charity and support Gwynedd's Mercy Fund.
Using the Amazon Shopping app on your mobile phone, simply follow the instructions below to select "Gwynedd-Mercy Academy" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. Amazon will donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to Gwynedd.
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How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "Gwynedd-Mercy Academy" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app |
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Explore Alumnae Opportunities
There are many ways to stay connected with Gwynedd Mercy! Are you interested in joining the Alumnae Board or one of its committees? Would you like to help keep your classmates in the loop as a Class Agent? Do you miss the culture of giving at GMA and want to help with service projects? Learn more about how to get involved, whether you are local or across the world. We would love to have you!
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SUPORT MCAULEY'S PUB NIGHT |
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Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss any of the shenanigans planned for McAuley’s Pub Night on Saturday, February 25, 2023. No need for formal wear! This fun (not fussy) event supports initiatives of She is the Future, Gwynedd’s strategic plan. Bring your friends for a night of Irish food and drink, games, and plenty of Irish craic!
Consider supporting the McAuley’s Pub Night silent auction when you shop all the great post-Thanksgiving sales! If you plan to shop online on Cyber Monday, check out our McAuley’s Pub Night Amazon gift registry. Your donation can be shipped directly to Gwynedd, and we will send you a receipt for your donation. Let the shenanigans continue!
Questions? Email Director of Family Engagement Karen Cavacos at kcavacos@syria-events.com. |
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Submit Your Class Notes!
We are collecting alumnae news and notes to be featured in the next issue of the Mercy Magazine. Did you have a baby? Celebrate a personal or professional milestone? Receive a degree or award? Get married? Fill out the form linked below to notify us!
And if you are preparing to get married or have a baby—let us know! We'd love to send you a GMA flag for your reception or a GMA bib for your little one. And be sure to snap photos, tag @gmahighschool on Instagram, and submit them with the Class Notes form. |
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| Alumnae Suport For Pete's Sake
The Gwynedd Mercy community proudly supports For Pete's Sake Respite Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating respite experiences for cancer patients and their loved ones. FPS was developed in loving memory of Pete Bossow, son of Alice Anne Goldkamp Bossow '60 and brother of Alyce Bossow Cerniglia '88 and Andrea Bossow Gerardi '90. Over the summer, Gwynedd Mercy students assisted in the preparation and planning of last week's 2022 Fashion Show & Dinner, which was attended by family, friends, and alumnae alike.
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Top row, left to right: Jen McChesney Bogle '92, Colleen Corace Connor '86, Amy Farragut Tyrrell '91, Kim Dunphy Scott '84, Kate Daniels Imbesi, Esq. '92, Maureen McGinn Dever '92, Terri Mazzotta Hynes '88, Kristen Schilling McNamara '88, Pam Hurlbrink Howard '85, Patricia Heenan Ryan '88
Bottom row, left to right: Andrea Bossow Gerardi '90, Alyce Bossow Cerniglia '88, Kellie Dunphy Brogan '87, Alice Anne Goldkamp Bossow '60, Jenn Cervone Guarnaccia '93 |
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Gwynedd Girls Celebrate Love GMA Alumnae gathered to celebrate the wedding of Karen Scully Scherer '04 and James Scherer on September 3, 2022. Congratulations, Karen and James!
Pictured left to right: Jen Lamsback Smith '04, Lauren Morton '04, Colleen Lutes Michel '04, Karen Scully Scherer '04, Jacqui Bonder Woodward '04, Alicia Vozzo Milillo '04, Kelley McGrath Higgins '04, Katie Shay Vida '04. Missing from the picture: Maid of Honor Laura Scully Lane '99. |
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Proud Godmother Shops for Accepted Student
Gabrielle D'Andrea Polselli '08 and her daughter Amelia visited Gwynedd's School Store to pick up some GMA apparel for her goddaughter who recently received her acceptance to the Class of 2027. Gabrielle is so excited that her goddaughter will be following in her footsteps at her alma mater. Her daughter even received a "Future Gwynedd Girl" bib and t-shirt as a member of the Class of 2039! Stop in the school store for all your GMA goodies or shop online. |
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| GMA Honors Veterans
Last year, students Brigid Scanlon '23 and Piper Marion '23 created the Women Who Serve program, which earned a grant through Lead4Change. As a result, they were able to implement the program on Veteran's Day.
The day included a school-wide assembly hosted by the Travis Manion Foundation, followed by a "Boot Camp"-style workout with Ella Gross '21, an alumna who is currently studying aviation at The United States Military Academy.
Meanwhile, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors created cards for veterans that will be sent during the holiday season. |
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Students Support STEM
Students celebrated National STEM day by taking part in a virtual escape room using Oculus Quests. Impressive work by the GMAHS Stem Club who made and coded the escape room called, "Escape Gwynedd!" National Stem Day was founded with the intention of inspiring students to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. |
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Student Athletes Sign with Colleges
Twelve student athletes from the Class of 2023 signed letters of intent with colleges and universities to continue their athletic pursuits. Coaches, families, friends, and teammates gathered to congratulate them on their wonderful accomplishments. |
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Top row, left to right: Maxine Neumeister: Virginia Commonwealth University for Lacrosse Alexandra Berish: The Catholic University of America for Soccer Marguerite Verrill: The Catholic University of America for Lacrosse Colleen Mullin: University of Scranton for Lacrosse Alaina Holder: University of Louisville for Rowing
Lilly Sweeney: The Ohio State University for Field Hockey Hannah Griffin: Holy Cross University for Basketball |
| Bottom row, left to right: Audrey Beck: Old Dominion University for Lacrosse
Sydney Mandato: The University of Pennsylvania for Field Hockey Katherine O'Donnell: Drexel University for Rowing Adrianna Storck: Bryn Athyn College for Soccer Erin Ernst: Drexel University for Rowing |
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Juniors Help Women Dress for Success
Juniors Ella McManus, Emily Rossmeisl, Katie Burgess, and Annie Brown met with Elizabeth Rudolph, a Founder of Dress for Success of Greater Philadelphia, for a business networking lunch. The students earned a grant from Lead4Change to bring to life a program they conceived and pitched. They have chosen to partner with Dress for Success, which aids women who are bravely (re)entering the work force to develop professional skills and gain confidence—often diminished as a result of domestic violence, bullying, financial abuse, or financial hardship.
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| Speech & Debate Team Wins Awards
Members of the Speech and Debate team competed in the William Tennent Invitational. Matilda French '25 and Lucy Ke '25 respectively took 1st and 2nd place in their event, Declamation, at their first-ever high school tournament. Ava Harvest ’23 placed 3rd in Program Oral Interpretation and 3rd in Original Oratory, and Melanie McDougal ‘24 placed 4th in Program Oral Interpretation. |
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Please send any personal or professional updates, questions about how to get involved with GMA, or other inquiries to the Director of Alumnae Engagement Erin Reimel Clements '12 at ereimel@syria-events.com. |
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