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CENTER CITY IS OUR CAMPUS. JESUS CHRIST IS OUR COMPASS. THE MAGAZINE FOR GRADUATES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOHN W. HALLAHAN CATHOLIC GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL | SUMMER 2014 Hallahan Hallahan Community –

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C E N T E R C I T Y I S O U R C A M P U S . J E S U S C H R I S T I S O U R C O M P A S S .

THE MAGAZINE FOR GRADUATES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOHN W. HALLAHAN CATHOLIC GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL | SUMMER 2014

Hallahan

Hallahan Community –

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Inside this issue: Guided by Faith

Welcome Center Blessing 2

Role Models through Dance 3

Community Service Corps 4

2014 Hall of Fame Inductees 5

The Marketplace of Ideas 7

Hallahan Cheerleaders 9

St. Patrick’s Day Parade 9

Women’s Leadership 10

Alumnae News 11

Legacy Society 16

Reunion News and Calendar 17

Special Thanks to ourEITC Supporters!AltecHenkels & McCoy Inc.Herman Goldner Co., Inc.J.P. Mascaro and Sons Nutri SystemPlasterer EquipmentPort Richmond SavingsWilkie Lexus

Hallahan Footprints: Summer 2014 Letter from the Director of Advancement

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Dear Alumnae and Friends,What a wonderful year at Hallahan! We have had quite asuccessful year and much of that is due to your continuedsupport and faith in the mission of Hallahan. We are sograteful to you all!

Our online Tuition Assistance Fundraiser was a success,and we were able to provide the necessary tuition assistance to allow the tenstudents to stay at Hallahan and receive the superior education they wantedbut could not afford. We cannot thank you enough for participating!

Our Welcome Center Revitalization was a huge success, as several majordonors stepped up to make our dream a reality. Even though Hallahan is over acentury old, the Welcome Center now has the updated technology that bestmeets the needs of the school. At its dedication, Bishop Fitzgerald presidedover a Mass with the student body, benefactors, and invited guests. He blessedthe Welcome Center, and attended the reception that followed. It was a trulymemorable moment for the entire Hallahan community.

Our Student Phone-A-Thon went well, as dozens ofHallahan students called former donors to remindthem to make a pledge before the end of the fiscalyear. Our wonderful alumnae and friends respondedbeautifully. We had an 86% return rate on thereminder post cards we sent after the calls weremade. Thanks to all for your continued support and generosity!

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of you for agreat year! We will have the Annual Report coming out in the Fall which lists alldonors for the 2013-2014 school year, and more updates will be provided in thatissue of Footprints.

God Bless,

Reenie Ednie, Director of Advancement

Bishop Fitzgerald and student councilmembers at the blessing of the newMary Mackey Cain Welcome Center.

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By Jessica Hearn, Director of Admissions

On Friday, March 21, 2014, the JohnW. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ HighSchool community was honored tohave Most Rev. Michael J. Fitzgerald,Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, blessthe new Welcome Center. BishopFitzgerald first presided over Mass withthe entire Hallahan student body andthen convened a smaller group in theWelcome Center. Mary Mackey Cain’41, the alumna donor who made thisproject possible and for whom theWelcome Center is named, attendedwith her family. The architect anddesigner Philip Ryan, who has alsobeen involved with Barnes Foundationand University of Pennsylvania, spokeof the joy in designing and creating thespace. The blessing was also attendedby Hallahan alumnae, members of the

President’s AdvisoryBoard, AlumnaeAssociation PresidentJane Dougherty ’56,and Casey Carter, CEOof Faith in the Future.A highlight of themorning was whenstudent musiciansJustine Czop ’14 onharp and Gayeon Lee’14 on clarinet playedthe Hallahan AlmaMater song and thealumnae, staff, and studentsimmediately began to sing. The unisonin song matched the beauty of theoccasion.

Upon walking into the beautifulWelcome Center, one is immediatelystruck by the oversized white compasstraced on the blue walls. Thecompass envisions the school’smotto “Center City is Our Campus,Jesus Christ is Our Compass.” Nextto the compass is a large woodencross. The cross is made from 200year old reclaimed hickory, whichwas in a hickory beam at the formerfarm and convent of theContemplative Sisters of the GoodShepherd in North Philadelphia. AsPhilip Ryan stated, “One of the keygoals of the new renovation of the

John W. Hallahan offices was topresent a modern, welcoming facewithout losing sight of the religiousinstitution’s values and rich history”.The Welcome Center is a beautifulspace with updated technology to bestmeet the needs of the school. HallahanPresident Sandra Young remarks, “Weare delighted with the Mary MackeyCain ’41 Welcome Center and invitestudents, parents, alumnae and friendsto visit. Now that it is complete, weeagerly look forward to the Phase 2 ofthe renovations, our Chapelrevitalization.”

For more information about the MaryMackey Cain ’41 Welcome Center, andthe Chapel Revitalization Campaign,please contact Reenie Ednie, Directorof Advancement, [email protected] or 215-563-8930 x250.

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Bishop Fitzgerald Blesses the New Welcome Center at Hallahan

Above: Bishop Fitzgeraldposes with Sister Ida andSister Marie.

Right: Bishop Fitzgerald andSandra Young with (l to r)Michael Napolitano, WelcomeCenter architect Philip Ryan,and Jack Garrett.

At the blessing: (l to r) Hallahan President Sandra Young, BishopFitzgerald, and major donor Mary Mackey Cain ’41.

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By Renée Kurz, dance teacher

One question I have been striving to answer throughout thesefirst two years of bringing dance education into Hallahan is“What’s the purpose of dance in the lives of young women? Imean, is there more than feel good self-expression going onhere?” Though I know the answer, most of my students andour audience do not. So this is my mission: to assist inproviding the answer to this question with a resounding “Yes!”

On December 7, 2013, I along with nine of our young womenhad the opportunity to learn how to answer the questions weface as young women of faith and to demonstrate the depth ofour beauty through dance. The True Beauty Revealed YoungWomen’s Conference was held at the PA Convention Center.This event was part of a larger Catholic Women’s Conferencesponsored by Endow. Endow (Educating on the Nature andDignity of Women) is a Catholic study program that engagesthe intellect of women and teenage girls to help themunderstand their God-given dignity and respond to ourculture’s desperate need for an authentic feminine presence totransform every aspect of life and society. Two semesters ago Iintroduced the High School study program to Hallahan,leading two groups thus far; plus integrating the content of thecurriculum into my dance courses.

As a committee member helping toorganize the conference, I was given theopportunity to invite selected dancestudents to create a dance to present tothe sixty young women from around thearchdiocese who gathered to hear thisgood message. Seven dancers werechosen and came together every week fortwo months to create a dance full of faith,purpose, and vision. The purpose: tobring light to the hearts of young women.The vision: to express the joy of ourfeminine genius and the hope found inthe Father’s love. These dancers weregenuine Hallahan role models of TrueBeauty as they took the mission ofcreating this dance seriously, performingwith beauty and integrity. Dance has thepower to communicate in a fewmovements what it can take a lot of

words to express. So after a full day of mass, speakers, smallgroups, and prayer, the young women participants were giventhe gift to receive the message in a new way, and perhaps evenmore understandable way.

I was so proud of the dancers’ spirit of professionalism anddesire to serve, truly hoping to lift the hearts of young womenthrough demonstrating true friendship and Christian hope.As dancer Jade Myers says, “While we were dancing I feltlighter, I felt like I could do it. You can do anything if you setyour mind to it.” Not only did this experience take the dancerson a journey to discover more about the mission of dance, butalso about how the experience of making and performing adance with faith and hope can change their lives as well. “The

dance was aboutbeing lost childrenand comingtogether makingsure that we knewwe were not alone.I feel as thoughthat I can use thisexperience to growin my daily life.”says dancerArmani Thomas.

The dancers experienced a sense ofsisterhood and cooperation that drewthem out of themselves. Dancer Katie ErinGreer reflects, “I remember when we werefirst invited to perform the dance, and wewere setting the plot for the choreography.We had been discussing our inspirationsand almost instinctively it was Mary. It wasshe, our Blessed Mother, who carried usthrough it all – the development of thedance, the visions behind it, and theperformance. The day in its entirety wasblessedly beautiful, and I feel privileged tohave been a part of it!” May there bymany more opportunities for our youngwomen to step beyond themselves andbear witness to the “Yes!” of Mary inradiating the light of our true beauty.

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“It was she, our BlessedMother, who carried usthrough it all – thedevelopment of the dance,the visions behind it, andthe performance.”

– Katie Erin Greer

Role Models of True Beauty through Dance

“Take it All” dancers. First row: Jade Myersand Armani Thomas ’14. Middle row: DanielleSmith ’14 and Katie Erin Greer. Top row: KristyMagginas, Kiana Holmes and DiamondGraves. Also in attendance were seniorsCarolann Ortiz and Tiyana Farmbry.

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By Mary Dever, Class of 2014

As an active member and vicepresident of the Community ServiceCorps, better known as CSC, I am gladto say that this year has been one of thebusiest, brightest years for our club.The incoming class of freshmen cameready to help, full of passion and anoverwhelming desire to help developthe virtues of Hallahan as well asadminister to the needs of thesurrounding neighborhood. Theupperclassmen came back strongerthan ever to kick off the 2013-2014school year right. Towards thebeginning of the year, we collectedpeanut butter and jelly to makesandwiches that could be given out as atakeout meal at St. Francis Inn. As avolunteer there helping to serve thefood to the people of Kensington, Ireally see the impact of the takeawaysbecause this guaranteed the peoplesomething to eat later that night.

As the holidays rolled around, SisterIda and Sister Marie John begancollecting canned goods and toiletriesfor both men and women to help make

the holidays easier. It cannot gowithout saying how prosperous theTurkey drive was, collecting bothmoney and turkeys to assure that thelocal families do not go without onThanksgiving. The holiday spirit atHallahan would not be the samewithout the unquestionable spirit ofgiving as well as the beautifuldecorations around the school.

Along with spring comes moreopportunities for CSC to thrive andspread joy. Two of CSC’s shiningtraditions include my twopersonal favorites, helpingout at Hand in Hand at St.Joseph’s University andgiving out shirts at the BroadStreet Run. My first Hand inHand experience during mysophomore year changed mylife in ways that I could havenever guessed. The beauty ofspending the day with aspecial needs buddy is

indescribable; no words could do itjustice.

Last but not least, one of Hallahan andCSC’s brightest beams was recognizedthis Spring. Sister Ida was inductedinto the Hallahan Hall of Fame for allof her contributions to the Catholiceducation and athletic systems in bothAllentown and Philadelphia, and I wasgiven the honor of presenting her atthis prestigious ceremony. Our clubwould not be what it is today withoutboth Sister Ida and Sister Marie John.As a graduating senior, I could nothave asked for a better year or a betterfamily to be a part of than HallahanCSC. This club shows you the loveavailable to you as you reach out tothose in need, and it has inspired me tocontinue a lifelong commitment toserving the community. Sister Ida oncesaid “A life full of giving is a life worthliving,” and the Community ServiceCorps here at Hallahan could notexemplify this statement any betterthan it did this year; with such greatleadership and a passionate studentbody, this will not be the last greatnews that you hear about CSC!

A Life Full of Giving Is a Life Worth Living

Helping out at the Hand in Hand event at St. Joseph’s University.

The Hand in Hand event at St. Joseph’sUniversity — a CSC tradition.

[The CSC] club shows you thelove available to you as youreach out to those in need, and ithas inspired me to continue alifelong commitment to servingthe community.

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By Reenie Ednie, Director of Advancement

On April 30, 2014, Hallahan was proud to host theHall of Fame Dinner at Swan Waterfall Caterers inSouth Philadelphia. Hallahan President, SandraYoung, and Director of Advancement, ReenieEdnie, were happy to induct four wonderful alum-nae who have given of themselves to make theworld a better place. Last year, Mrs. Young andMrs. Ednie resurrected the Hallahan Hall of Fameto recognize and celebrate the accomplishments ofHallahan alumnae and friends who have lived livesof service and faith. This year’s inductees are won-derful examples of Christian women who accom-plished great things.This year’s recipients are: Sister Ida Marie Nicklas,OSF ’45, Sister Clare Carty, OSF ’54, Barbara Mur-ray Rilling ’59, and Hilda K. Carr ’61.

Sister Ida Marie Nicklas graduated from Hallahan in 1945and worked for one year in a brokerage firm in Philadelphia,and then in August of 1946, she entered into religious life,joining the Sisters of St. Francis. She continued her educationat Villanova University, followed by Marywood University.Sister Ida’s next 16 years were spent in elementary educationin the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. At St. Francis in Lenni, PA,Sister Ida and a number of students appeared on television ina story-telling feature on Channel 6. In 1968, Sister Ida wasassigned to Allentown Central Catholic High School to teachbusiness. After two years there, Sister was asked to coach thegirls’ basketball team (in addition to teaching a full roster)and, being a fan of the sport, Sister agreed. Sister led the teamto the first ever PIAA State Wide Championship in 1973. Sisterwas honored with an Induction into theAllentown Central Catholic Hall ofFame and a scholarship was named inher honor for a basketball student whoexcels in academics and as a teamplayer. In 1978, Sister Ida was assignedto teach business at Hallahan so shereturned home to her beloved almamater. In 1999, she retired from activeteaching and stayed on to work in theAdvancement Office for two years. Shethen moved onto manage the schoolstore and run the Community ServiceCorps for Hallahan.

Sister Clare Carty graduated from Hallahan in 1954 andentered the Sisters of St. Francis in January of 1955. Afterprofessing vows in 1957, Sister Clare ministered inelementary and junior high schools in Maryland,Washington, DC and South Carolina. Sister Clare holds aBachelor’s Degree in Education from Mount St. Mary’sCollege, a Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling fromLoyola College and a Master’s Degree in HospitalAdministration from George Washington University, andcompleted her residency at Carney Hospital, Dorchester, MA.After completion of her residency, Sister Clare was assigned asAssistant Administrator of St. Mary Hospital in Langhorne,PA. In 1980, she was promoted to CEO and President of St.Mary’s and continued in that capacity until 1996. Under herleadership, the hospital grew from 156 to 226 beds andadvanced from a hospital to a medical center and traumacenter. She expanded the Maternity Center into a multi-

service center providing health careand social services for low incomefamilies. The Center has theprovision for 26 apartments forinterim emergency housing forfamilies when needed. St. Mary’snow has as heliport to help with thetransportation of critical carepatients by helicopter. Under SisterClare’s leadership, St. Mary's hasblossomed into a true legacy ofCatholic Health Care, and remainsthe only Catholic Medical Center in

Lower Bucks County.

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Sister Ida (right) at the dinner with HallahanPresident Sandra Young

The 2014 Hallahan Hall of Fame

Sister Clare Carty (third from left) accepting her award. With (l to r)Reenie Ednie, Sandra Young and Dominique Nave ’14.

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Barbara Murray Rilling graduated from Hallahan in 1959and heeded the call to education and service to others bybeginning her career at La Salle College (now University)from 1960 to 1965. There she met and married her husband,Jack. As she started a family, Barbara volunteered at Christthe King School, serving on the Home and School Board. In1983, she returned to La Salle University as secretary to theDirector of Campus Ministry. In 1990, she joined the staff ofHoly Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem where sheserved as School Secretary and Admissions Secretary. Here,Barbara was constantly interacting with parents and faculty,and was responsible for organizing fund raisers and stagingthe graduation ceremony. Over the years, Barbara served onseveral reunion committees, thus staying connected toHallahan. Her love and appreciation of the fine educationshe received at Hallahan motivated her to reach out andencourage as many of her classmates aspossible to attend the reunions and stayconnected. It was shortly after Barbarahelmed the 50th Reunion for the Class of1959, that the idea for the 50 Years andBeyond Annual Luncheon was born. Theluncheon enables this special group of ‘older’alumnae to maintain a connection toHallahan on an annual basis, rather thanwaiting five years until the next class reunion.Since its initiation in 2010, the annualSeptember luncheon has gathered as many as500 alumnae and the proceeds have providedsignificant financial support to Hallahan.

Hilda K. Carr graduated from Hallahan in 1961 andimmediately began her career in education. She earned aBachelor’s Degree in Education from St. Joseph’s University

in 1967, then a Master’s of Education with a concentrationin the Psychology of Reading from Temple University in1971. She did extensive post graduate level work (42credits) at the University of Pennsylvania, Notre Dame andFordham Universities, and holds several teachingcertificates. Hilda spent twenty years as Director of theRITE/MERIT Teacher Education Program for theArchdiocese of Philadelphia. This project provided directbuilding-level staff development and leadership trainingactivities for 96 elementary schools and nine secondaryCatholic schools in the city of Philadelphia. Hilda alsoprovided the leadership for the development of the firstTeacher Computer Training Center for the Archdiocese.Hilda initiated the MERIT Make ’n Take Center, whereteachers can make a variety of classroom instructional itemsat no cost. MERIT celebrated its 40th Anniversary last year.Hilda spent 14 years as an Adjunct Professor at ArcadiaUniversity’s Graduate School of Education and for 12 years,was the Director of the Arcadia Summer Reading Clinic.Hilda has been an active member of two parishes: At St.Athanasius Church, she served two terms on the ParishCouncil and was the CYO coordinator for fourteen years.Currently in St. Helena’s Parish in Blue Bell, Hilda volunteerswith the Summer Bible Camp, and is beginning her newservice with the Stephen Ministry Program.

Hallahan is proud to have the opportunity to recognize andapplaud the selflesslives of these fourwomen. Each isremarkable anddeserving ofinduction into theHall of Fame. Thehope is to inspirecurrent Hallahanstudents to aspire tothe heights of ourdistinguishedalumnae.

Please look for the Hall ofFame 2015 Nomination

Form in the Autumn Footprints and nominate someone youthink is deserving of this recognition. We hope to continuethe Hall of Fame tradition for years to come!

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Barbara Rilling (third from left) and family at the 2014 Hall of Fame Dinner.

Hilda Carr (second from left) accepting her award. With (l to r) Reenie Ednie, Francesgladys Pulido ’15, andSandra Young.

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By Anthony F. Polselli

This school year marked the third year of Hallahan’s ModelUnited Nations Club. The club was proposed four years ago by then Sophomores Amani Crews ’13 and VictoriaFrazier ’13. After receiving approval, the club beganparticipating in competitions the following school year,starting with Salesianum School’s DELMUN XXV. At thatcompetition, three students (Maryanne Kannampuzha ’13,Ana DeJesus ’14, and Haby Kane ’14) won an HonorableMention award for representing Mexico in the Economicand Social Council, or ECOSOC for short. For Haby andAna, this would be the first of a series of awards over the next several years.

Model U.N. is a club where students are assigned a country,and then represent that country while debating a series ofpre-determined topics with other area schools. The point ofthe competition is to pass a resolution, which proposes asolution to one of these real-world situations. Topics haveranged from the situation inSyria, to human trafficking, tothe international drug trade, tonuclear proliferation. The morethe students prepare, the morelikely they are to win an award:Verbal Commendation (4thPlace), Honorable Mention (3rdPlace), Outstanding (2nd Place),or Golden Gavel (1st Place).

Besides writing a resolution, which must be written in aspecific United Nations format, students can also ask to beput on the Speaker’s List, and give a short speech on thetopic being debated and answer up to three follow-upquestions on their speech. Asking questions after a speechalso earns competitors points, and at least one of Hallahan’sGolden Gavels was the direct result of our team being able tostump a student on the Speaker’s List. At largercompetitions, students may also be broken down intosmaller groups, based on competition experience. Studentsnewer to Model U.N. can be placed in the General Assembly,and more experienced students (or sometimes just thosewho are brave enough and want an extra challenge) can beplaced in ECOSOC, or the Security Council.

The competitions promote the market place of ideas.Beyond learning about the topics, students must also learn tofollow the format and rules of the United Nations, the art ofcompromise, and how to think on their feet. As Grace Bridy

’16, commented, one of the goals is“becoming more aware of thepresent global issues and learninghow to approach them in adiplomatic fashion.”

After that first competition,Hallahan took part in two more thatschool year, one at Padua Academy,and the other at Father Judge HighSchool. At Padua Academy’s ModelU.N., Paige Trush ’13, Ami Irvin ’13,and Yasmin Brizan ’13 won a VerbalCommendation for representingNorth Korea, while Haby Kane andAna DeJesus won Hallahan’s firstever Golden Gavel for representingEgypt.

With one year of experience undertheir belt, the club picked up where

it left off, with Symone Mazzotta ’13, MaryJo Lutz ’14, andVictoria Gleason ’15 winning an Honorable Mention at theFather Judge Model U.N., and with Ana DeJesus and HabyKane winning two more Golden Gavels at Father Judge’sModel NATO and Model OSCE (Organization for Securityand Co-Operation in Europe). That year also marked the

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The Marketplace of Ideas

Hallahan Model U.N. Logo,created by Paige Trush ’13

Pictured at the Father Judge OMUN in November: Natasha Ellis ’16,Grace Bridy ’16, Juliette Palermo ’16, Haby Kane ’14, Bridget Cigler’15, Ana DeJesus ’14, and Marissa Leahy ’14.

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departure of the original foundings of the club, Amani (whowas also served as the club’s first president) and Victoria.

This past year, Ana DeJesus took over as club president, andthe roster was bolstered by an enthusiastic group ofsophomores. Hallahan girls competed in five competitionsthis school year, winning a Verbal Commendation atDELMUN XXVII (Haby Kane and Ana DeJesus), and aGolden Gavel for Haby Kane and Grace Bridy representingthe United States at Father Judge’s World Peace Conference.The highlight of the year, though, was this past November,when at the Father Judge Model U.N, six of the sevenHallahan students competing won an award. Along withanother Golden Gavel for Ana and Haby (representing SouthKorea), Grace Bridy and Juliette Palermo ’16 were awardedthe top Honorable Mention for representing Columbia,while Marissa Leahy ’14 and Bridget Cigler ’15 wonoutstanding for representing Portugal.

In March, Haby won her sixth Golden Gavel, representingArgentina at Father Judge’s Model OAS (Organization ofAmerican States). This makes Haby the most decoratedcompetitor in the club’s young history. Haby and Ana did awonderful job of moving the club forward after the originalfounding members graduated last year. Now, this year they aregraduating, along with fellow seniors MaryJo, Marissa, andAmanda Lee. The responsibility now falls on the currentjuniors and sophomores to continue the tradition of excellenceset over the past three years, and to try to reach the personal-best bar set by Haby. So, while we are sad to see our seniors go,and will miss all of their contributions and leadership, we areexcited for what next year will bring, and the leadership that

Grace, next year’s club president, will bring. The new incomingclub president, Grace, noted that “They [the seniors] will bemissed, but our young team plans on living up the great legacythey’re leaving behind.” She also added, “Keep an eye out forour Model U.N. team next year, because we plan on showingup for our competitions in big ways.”

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At Father Judge Model OAS in March: Haby Kane ’14, Juliette Palermo ’16, and Natasha Ellis ’16

The awards for the 2013-2014 school year are as follows:• Model Geneva World Peace ConferenceOctober 26 at Father Judge H.S.Haby Kane and Grace Bridy: Golden Gavel for representingthe U.S.A.

• Oblate Model United Nations (OMUN)November 30 atFather Judge H.S.Haby Kane and Ana DeJesus: Golden Gavel forrepresenting South KoreaMarissa Leahy and Bridget Cigler: Outstanding forrepresenting PortugalGrace Bridy and Juliette Palermo: Top Honorable Mentionfor representing Columbia

•Delaware Model United Nations XXVII (DELMUN XXVII)December 7 at Salesianum SchoolHaby Kane and Ana DeJesus: Verbal Commendation forrepresenting Guatemala in the Security Council

•Model Organization of American States (Model OAS)March 8 at Father Judge H.S.Haby Kane: Golden Gavel for representing Argentina

Haby Kane will be graduating with the most awards since theClub’s inception:• 1 Verbal Commendation• 1 Honorable Mention• 6 Golden GavelsSymone Mazzotta ’14 and Yasmin Brizan ’14 preparing for a competition.

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By Jennifer Hannigan

On March 16, 2014, thousands of people gathered in Center CityPhiladelphia for the 244th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Infreezing weather they watched the manyparticipants, bands, dance groups andschools march past showing their Irishpride. Among those many groups was anew set of faces to the parade, TheHallahan Irish Society. Established last yearby seniors Riley Nolan ’13 and KateMurphy ’13 and moderated by Englishteacher Jennifer Hannigan, the Societyaims to educate the young women ofHallahan about Irish culture, history and

traditions while providing service to the school and community.

This year the group participated in their first parade and, whilethe day was bitterly cold, the girls were kept warm by the love ofthe Hallahan sisterhood shown by the crowds. As they walked,they heard cheers from Hallahan grads and students along with

many calls of “Hallahan! My mom wentthere!” At one point on the route, historyteacher Paul Bryson jumped into theparade to walk with the girls and showhis pride at teaching in the school.

The girls who marched were excited toparticipate in something so long-lastingand cannot wait to do it again. Theyhope to see many more Hallahan sistersnext year along the route.

By Jennifer Hannigan

Cheerleading has changed. The days ofstanding on the sideline cheering forathletes are over. Today’s cheerleadersare athletes in their own right anddevote countless hours to perfectingtheir routines all in the hopes ofcompeting at Nationals.

This March the varsity cheer squadalong with their coaches, Mrs. ReneeGiganti (Science Department) and Ms.Jennifer Hannigan (EnglishDepartment), traveled to VirginiaBeach for the Cheer and DanceExtreme National Championship. Thecompetition took place over two dayswhere hundreds of teams of varyingages and ability levels competed for thehonor of placing at the top of theirdivision. The team started strong onSaturday with a superb performanceand were confident that they couldcontinue the momentum. Tragedystruck on Sunday when onecheerleader suffered an injury duringthe middle of the performance and

was transported to thehospital. The team was givenone hour to rework theroutine, minus the injuredgirl, and perform again. Thegirls showed their trueHallahan spirit when theydedicated themselves togiving the best performancethey could for their injured teammate,who was released from the hospitallater that day. They pulled together andgave a fantastic modified performancewhich earned them the third place slot.The team was ecstatic to see all theirperseverance pay off.

In addition to competing, the teamparticipated in team building exercisessuch as designing class color shirts forteammates, “family” dinners with nocell phones allowed (the horror!), andMass with Bishop Shanahan cheersquad at Star of the Sea Parish. Theteam also made gifts for a buddy teamassigned for them from Maryland andspent time getting to know the other

team. The trip ended on a bittersweetnote as the underclassmen presentedthe seniors with gifts and speechesduring Sunday night “Family” time.With many laughs and a few tears, theysaid goodbye to the leaders of the teamand wished them well on their lifejourney.

The cheer team would like to thank themany friends, parents, teachers, andalumnae who made this trip possible.Through donations, time, ideas,sacrifice, and prayer this dreambecame a reality and it could not havehappened without everyone’s support.This honor is for all Hallahancheerleaders, past and present.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Hallahan Cheer Takes 3rd atNationals

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Womens’ Leaderhip SeminarBy Francesca Bansbach

Twenty Hallahan juniors were invited to participatein the third “Women in Leadership” seminar at HolyFamily University on Friday, March 7, 2014. Thesestudents were chosen by administrators and fac-ulty for their leadership roles in Student Council,clubs, sports, and in the classroom.

I was proud and honored to accompany them. Their insightsshone through their questions and contributions to the largeand small group discussions. They initiated as well asfollowed up on diverse topics about careers, roles, history,and opportunities for women. Theyspoke with intelligence, candor, andpoise.

The presenters and facilitators werewomen of different ages,experiences, and walks of life. Manywere graduates of Catholic highschools and colleges, including ourown Hallahan alumna Irene Tori.Irene made us feel very welcomeand guided the discussion skillfully.Her experience in teaching, andnegotiating were evident. Presenterswere leaders in the Arts and Media,Business, Higher Education,Unions, Park Conservancy, andnonprofit advocacy to name a few.

The student participants were young women fromArchdiocesan and private Catholic High Schools. Hallahanstudents consistently stood out for their excellentparticipation, interest, diversity, and pride in uniform. Theywere happy to meet with peers from other schools.

I would like to share with you some of their ownwords on the experience:

“The seminar was very eye opening. It portrayedthe strength all women hold to be able toaccomplish all they want to do in life.” — Rebecca Valentine

“I loved that all the women are from our area and went tosome of the same schools. It makes them easier to relate to.” —Udochi Ekwerike

“It was exciting to see successful women in high positions atjobs usually dominated by men.” — Aziza Frank

“I realized how we as women, young women, need to representboth past and future women so that we can stop themisrepresentation and receive the respect we deserve as leadersof the future.” — Francesgladys Pulido

“If you have the ability to create life, then you can definitelydeal with life.” — TheodoraDagkli Antonopolou

“It taught me to ‘do what makesyou happy.’” — Aneesa Peterkin

“It was a wonderful experiencewith true women leaders.” —Nicole Bishop

Bridget Golden summed up theexperience for the group: “It was an enriching experience,motivating me to take on asuccessful future, without any fear.”

“It was an enriching experience,motivating me to take on a successfulfuture, without any fear.”

— Bridget Golden

“Being a leader is anoption; being a womanleader is grace.”

— Kristy Magginas

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CLASS OF 1938Dolores Bentzel Kleinfelderlives in Ocean City and has been married 56 years.She has three children, fourgrandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. “LovedHallahan H.S.”

CLASS OF 1942Jeanne CallaghanWisniewski enjoyed theholidays in Colton, CA, withher daughter and family.

Martha MacGregor Jacksonis enjoying Benjamin, thenew grandson of daughterMarianne Jackson Smith ’68.He is Martha’s sixth.

CLASS OF 1943Sr. Corda Marie Bergbauer,OSF says “I have happymemories of my Hallahanexperience.” Her deceasedmother Catherine Kennedygraduated in 1915, and twosisters are graduates.

Eileen Hayes Pierce writes “I loved my high school days.Wish I could have gone

further. I’m now approaching90 in October; never thoughtthis many years wouldaccumulate! I have fourchildren: three sons and adaughter, a Little Flowergrad. Two are retired and onsocial security!”

CLASS OF 1944Rosemary J. Bradley andclassmate RosemaryWashlich Robertson, livingin Palm Desert, CA, areweekly phone pals.

Therese Iannuzzi still hasher Mickey Mouse key ringwhich was an exclusive itemgiven by Walt Disney.

Anna E. Kivitz Niles stillworks as a clerk and keeps intouch with Regina Vache ’43.Anna’s sister, ElizabethSheedes, passed away lastDecember at the age of 91.

CLASS OF 1945Jeannette M. Long Danielsand husband Jack will bemarried 65 years. She’ll be88, and he will be 90.

CLASS OF 1948Idamae Stephenson Masseygrew up on Carlton Streetacross from Hallahan School.She graduated fromCathedral School and whenshe went to Hallahan, mostof her St. Joseph nuns livedat Cathedral Convent so theykept a close eye on her.

CLASS OF 1949Carolyn Coia Barone has anew great grandson – allsmiles. “I have many happymemories of Hallahanteachers, students, and, of course, the orchestra and band.”

CLASS OF 1950Janet Gallagher Kippinforms us that her sisterEllen Gallagher Sincavage’45 died in Allentown, PA,November, 2012.

Helen C. McNichol Newly:“There is no finer educationthat you can have, than to say‘I graduated from Hallahan.’”

CLASS OF 1951Annette Marie PettineoGiglio and husband Josephhave recently traveled to theAmalfi coast and to Spain.They have been married for59 years and have 12grandchildren and eightgreat grandchildren. Annetteis active in parish nursingand in the local community.

Margaret A. Palmieri Grauldied in 2012. Her husbandBob talks of how proud theyare of their grandson whowill be a missionary for TheChurch of the Latter DaySaints and will serve twoyears in South Tokyo.

Carmela Swipes asks forprayers for her son Steve whohas been in rehab for hisback and legs for over a year.

Genevieve Todd asks forprayers for her son Dr.Michael A. Todd, OD.

CLASS OF 1952Catherine Ellis wishes her class a “Happy 80thBirthday!”

Catherine M. O’DonnellMiller’s husband Al died last June.

Catherine Somers Reardonand husband Tom (Roman’51) celebrated their 60thwedding anniversary. Theyhave four daughters and ninegrandchildren. Classmates/bridesmaids JennieKozlowska Green, AnnaGuinan Hipp and DorothyO’Neill Miller still meet oncea month, along with the restof Octo Alpha GammaSorority. “The gift of love andfriendship evolved thru allthe years at Hallahan. What agroup and still going strong.”

Betty Wilhelm Wagner andhusband just had their 5thgreat grandchild!

Stay Connected!Make sure we have your current home andemail addresses so that we can keep youposted on the latest Alumnae news andevents. Email [email protected] with your updated information or mail in the form atthe end of this section.You can also follow us on Facebook andTwitter for even more updates!

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CLASS OF 1952 (continued)Lisa Lupinacci Keane andhusband Thomas celebrated60 years of marriage with a Mass said by Msgr. Charles Vance.

CLASS OF 1954In 2013, Joan HigginsHogan and husband Jackcelebrated 57 years ormarriage and welcomed their first great grandchild,Liam Wyatt.

CLASS OF 1955Alice Gartner Aschenrennernow has 17 grandchildren.

Catherine W. Hagamanretired after working for 25years as AdministrationManger in Security at TrumpMarina in Atlantic City, NJ.

Elizabeth Romanausky andhusband Mike, in theirretirement, are enjoying theirgrand/great grandchildren.

Eileen Kelly Tonkinson died in February 2014. Herhusband Art noted that sheloved Hallahan and theyattended the dances at theschool in the middle 50s.

Elizabeth B. Young enjoyedFlorida weather away fromthe snow! She and herhusband have three greatgrandchildren whom theyvisit in Indiana a few times a year.

CLASS OF 1956Antoine Falcone Kaufmanreports the death of MarieMassimino ’47, one of theirHallahan Club members at Maris Grove in Glen Mills, PA.

CLASS OF 1957Marie Zygmunt Bilson andhusband James are married42 years and have threechildren and seven grand-children, plus a chocolate

Lab called Tootsie who fillstheir “empty nest.” They havetraveled extensively; theirfavorite vacation: a cruise to Alaska.

Mary Steckert Mulhollandmourns the death of hermother.

CLASS OF 1958Catherine McGrath Leon-Colan is looking forward to seeing her fifth greatgrandchild.

Loretta English Leesreminisces on two favoriteHallahan memories: “sittingin the auditorium watchingLady Macbeth, anddiscovering The Hound ofHeaven, a poem I neverforget.” She and her husbandenjoy their dog shelterrescues: Dickens, Pip, andLittle Nell.

CLASS OF 1959Ethel Rudy Iannuzzi’sbrother died. His mother isEthel Kosman Rudy ’38and his wife is Carol DanksRudy ’60.

Anne Whyte Radtke andhusband Bill celebrated their50th wedding anniversarylast May with a trip to Alaska.They have four children andnine grandchildren.

CLASS OF 1960Agnes Ammlung Harleyretired last May.

CLASS OF 1961Loretta Kozak Brzozowski’sson Richard married LynetteSiple last June. Richard is anaccountant; Lynette, anairline attendant and theylive in Drexel Hill.

Elizabeth VolsckWdzieczkowski enjoys timewith family, friends and fivekitties. She visits her motherin Immaculate Mary Nursing Home in northeastPhiladelphia.

CLASS OF 1962Mary Pavlo Caggiano’shusband Anthony died in2012; a new grandchild wasborn a year later.

Mary Ellen Duffy and PatDevers have relocated toVenice, FL, to enjoy 365 daysof golf.

Antoinette Falcone Kaufman ’56 reports the death of one of their Hallahan Club at Maris Grove, PA: MarieMassimisno ’47 first row, last on right. Although this picture is from 2011 and not everyone was present that day,Antoinette claims “we all look the same—not a day older!”

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CLASS OF 1963Sylvia Ann LittlejohnCarroll thanks everyone whohad a part in preparing the‘50 Years and Beyond’Luncheon last September. “Itwas a pleasure to see and bewith the many Golden Girlsof our times. The ambienceof the restaurant made theget-together special.”

Patricia Flynn Dalton andhusband Joseph celebratedfifty years of marriage inMarch. “Still very much inlove with each other.”

Patricia Walsh Wargockiand husband enjoy theirretirement, especially havingmore time to visit grand-children. “Thanks toHallahan’s wonderful Englishclasses and newspaper staffexperience, I enjoy writing inretirement. I am working on

several books and write amonthly column for ourlocal diocesan newspaper inTucson, AZ.”

CLASS OF 1964Agnes Brown McLaughlinand husband Joe are proudgrandparents of twin girlsborn last October.

Mary Ellen HillmanMcLaughlin is proud of hergranddaughter Jessica’sacademic accomplishments atWidener University: straight4.0 average and participationin a graduate program.

Joan Riviello Reilly’s twingrandchildren, Maura andConnor, almost 6, are the“light of their lives.”

CLASS OF 1967Jane C. Adams welcomedher ninth grandchild lastDecember.

Linda F. NunevillerPiotrowski is a Pastoral CareCoordinator and Chaplainfor Dartmouth-HitchcockMedical Center in Lebanon,NH. “I work in palliative care.”

CLASS OF 1969Christine Sekula Giordano’ssix grandchildren (6 mos – 4yrs) keep her “active and fit”in her semi-retirement.

Elaine Brown Kradzinski isproud of her grandson whograduated from St. PeterSchool, Merchantville, andwho will attend CamdenCatholic H.S. on scholarship.

Lorrie Smith and husbandJohn are enjoying their fortyyears of marriage and hisretirement, plus grand-children Georgie, 7, andAidan, 5, by only child,Chrissy and husband George,who was promoted tolieutenant with thePhiladelphia PoliceDepartment.

CLASS OF 1970Margaret Wolos Pritchardand husband Bob welcomedtheir first grandchild, BryceAndrew, last November, thentook a 40 day cruise aroundAustralia and New Zealand.

CLASS OF 1971Susan Tichy and husbandHarry have continued towork for the past 15 years attheir 24-hour care home inMinnesota for six seniors.They enjoy their eight grand-children (6 to 13 years) and

BUSYEE families. They thankGod for their many blessings!

CLASS OF 1973Elizabeth Rucker Sharpeand husband Julius haveseven grandchildren; herAunt Gladys, at 91, became agreat grandmother. Betty has35 years of service with FRBof Philadelphia.

Maryann Faust Lauersdorfis recovering from amastectomy she had inMarch; fortunately, theoperation was successful, butshe may face more. Prayersare welcome.

CLASS OF 1974Jeanette Lugrine Scally,BA.Ed, R.N. was awarded“Employee of the Year, 2013”from SarahCare Adult CareCenter, Jenkintown, PA,where she has worked as anurse since February 2013.She was selected from among600 employees.

CLASS OF 1988Jenine Reynolds-Brown“loved Hallahan so muchthat four years went by sofast.” She and her husband of 25 years have no children,but enjoy their nieces andnephews. They are a veryhappy and close family.Jenine’s sisters attendedHallahan: JenniferReynolds-Kitz ’90, andDeborah Reynolds ’96.

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Joan Gabrellas Asprakis ’67 says this trip to South Georgia Island,Antartica, was the “experience of a lifetime.” She is standing with theKing penguins.

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CLASS OF 1990Jennifer Reynolds-Kitz’sdaughter Sarah Kitz is afreshman at Hallahan andechoes her mother andaunts’ sentiments: “LoveHallahan!” Her son Michael(Roman 2012) works forWells Fargo.

CLASS OF 1996Deborah Reynolds won afull scholarship to HolyFamily College. She has two boys in second and sixth grades.

CLASS OF 1997Denise Steskal Juarezmarried Joseph Jr. lastOctober. They honeymoonedin Antiqua, West Indies andlast April purchased theirfirst home.

CLASS OF 2013Kaylie Barnes is a freshmanat Villanova University and a member of its elite Dance Team

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Tell Us Your News!We would love to know what you are doing – a few sentences to keep us up-to-date (attach a separate piece of paper ifneeded). If you know of a graduate who is not receiving her copy of Footprints, please send her name and address to theaddress below or call 215-563-8930 ext. 250. PARENTS: If your daughter no longer lives at home, please forward her currentmailing address.

Name (First/Maiden/Last) Class

Address

Phone Email

News & Notes to be published in Footprints (pictures welcome):

Return to: Reenie Ednie, Director of Advancement, John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School, 311 North 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Sharing my life…Carol Marie Doukas Cheadle ’59 worked in an officeafter graduation, then married and had a family. Notuntil years later did she discover her God-giventalents. She is now a singer, songwriter, dancer, andplaywright, known professionally as SummerDoukas Matthews.

Last year she wrote the lyrics and music for“Truck Driver’s Lady,” which she performed forTuneCore. She is currently working on a dancevideo for it to be shown on YouTube.

She acted in Community Theatre and isworking with local producers to show a

musical play she co-wrote. It will be performedduring the 2014 holiday season.

Carol went back to school in 2010, earning a paralegaldegree from ITT Technical Institute, and also becominga licensed notary public. She is contemplating writing abook about her travels and experiences.

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Hallahan Footprints: Summer 2014 Guided by Faith

The Hallahan Community takes pride in continuing thelegacy of high ideals, academic excellence, and deep faiththat was instilled in the alumnae of the school founded byMary E. H. McMichan in 1901.

Now in its second century, Hallahan High School remainsan integral part of Philadelphia church and city. It has aprominent location among museums, historical sites, andthe natural beauty of the Schuykill River and FairmountPark. The school motto: Center City is our Campus; JesusChrist is our Compass.

The McMichan Grant of $500.00 is awarded to freshmendaughters and granddaughters of Hallahan Alumnae — ourway of continuing the Legacy.

The McMichan Legacy

Class of 2014C’aira Bradley (Deshall Hill ’86)

Brandi Caldwell (April White ’87)

Andrea Campanella AnneMarieDiWilliams ’81)

Mary Dever (Geraldine Dever ’73)

Morgan DiAntonio (Christine Rajauski’82)

Jillian Dudek (Susan Dudek ’79)

Courtney Gaines-Hughes (Rhea Gaines ‘87

Sandra Goodwater (Nilsa Cruz ’87)

Ayanah Johnson (Pamela Johnson ’79)

Brianna Lopez (Jaqueline Lopez ’90)

Ciara McCusker (Tara McLaughlin, Madeline McLaughlin’66)

Lauren Christine Nolan (Christine Sobiech ’77)

Marletia Pressley (Kathres Davis ’88)

Deanna Prisco (Hope O’Conner ’79)

Antonia Regalbuto (Dawn Baron ’95)

Indi Savage (Pamela Govens ’86)

Class of 2018Halle Anderson (B. McGinley ’72;

Jaclyn Synnamon ’97)

Hayley Banks (Jenifer Banks ’00)

Gia Bielecki (Kathleen Devlin ‘61

Sasha Brehouse (Anne Swiech ’63)

Class of 2018 (continued)Kathryn Buckley(Christina Sulimay ’90)

Alexa Carr (Vicky Katseftis ’91)

Angelique Davila (Angie Lugo ’97)

Meghan Ferrell(Gertrude McCarvill ’37)

Sabrina Ford (Cynthia Harris ’83)

Ella-Mae Gallagher(Patricia Wynne ’62)

Jaelynn Galmer (Valerie Hosendorf ’79)

Brooke Golden (Pamela Miller ’87)

Natalia Lorusso(Gerlynn Primerano ’80)

Kaylin McNally (Tracy Greco ’90)

MaryGrace Mooney(MariaKilpatrick’88)

Haley Morris (Valerie Squares ’79)

Madison Powell (Michele Bartelle ’97)

Lacey Powers (Christina Powers ’85)

Samantha Reddin(Christine Schiazza’88)

Caroline & Emma Richey(ClaireMcGee’83)

Kayla Spiller (Ronda Spiller ’84)

Alexandra Stoffere (Maureen Fitzpatrick ’81)

Emma Szybowski (Catherine Polakowski ’85)

Jenna Turvey (Cheryl Menardi ’88)

Maura White (Barbara Reed ’63; Jennifer Flynn ’88)

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† Mary Hallahan McMichan

† Beatrice A. Walsh ’18

† Helen L. O’Connell ’23

† Margaret T. Cloonen ’24

† Margaret McDonough Tourish ’24

† Genevieve E. Snyder ’25

† Rosemary Godber ’27

† Anna C. Madden ’27

† Hilda K. Bradley ’28

† Anna M. Filemyr Helverson ’29

† Nancy Osborne McDonald ’31

† Mary Rose Dougherty ’32

† Grace Gallagher McLaughlin ’32

† Virginia M. Barr ’33

† Alice M. Madden ’33

† Anne M. Shea ’34

† Lucille M. Buerkle ’35

† Loretta A. Feist ’36

† Loretta Snyder Mattis ’36

† Mary C.T. Shea ’36

† Helen Jane Shields ’37

† Agnes B. Walter ’37

† Helen C. Landy ’38

† Mary Gaffigan Devinney ’39

† Mary Wiley Donn ’39

† Catherine Tomeo ’39

† Jane Keenan Lerro ’40

† Josephine C. Moskal ’40

Victoria Scarselletti McCabe ’41

† Marie D. Signs ’42

Regina Joan Bradley ’43

† Mary McDonnell Colgan ’43

† Mary Ellen C. Dougherty ’43

† Marie Merschen Keating ’43

† Gertrude A. Murphy ’43

Kathleen Hanlon Chorlton ’45

† Margaret Donnelly ’47

Theresa Rafferty Collins ’50

† Barbara Linaugh Orr ’50

Patricia Hinphey Keller ’51

Rose Rowan Marinaro ’52

† Frances P. Mohoreanu ’53

Antoinette Falcone Kaufman ’56

† Margaret A. Morrissey ’57

Helen Morrissey ’57

Dr. Theresa Letterie Carfagno ’59

Patricia DiGiovanni O’Donnell ’59

Martha (Nancy) Burczewski Portland ’60

Jane Nace Hopkinson ’62

Dolores E. Lukomski ’67

MaryAnne Holmes Mannal ’70

Bernadette Simmons Moyer ’82

† Robert H. Agnew

† James F. Barr

† Francis J. Conahan

† William F. Connolly, Jr.

† Joseph A. Connor

† Joseph Peter Jesse

Susan Kimmins, Faculty

† Helen M. Reichmann

† Joseph M. Shea

Our Lady of HallahanLegacy Society

The Our Lady of Hallahan Legacy Society membership includes our cherished alumnae and friends who have generouslyincluded Hallahan in their will or estate plan. Through their Planned Gift, they have demonstrated their commitment to themission and legacy of Hallahan well into the future.

If you have already included Hallahan in your estate plans, please let us know so that we can thank you and include you inthe Our Lady of Hallahan Legacy Society. If you have any questions, please contact Reenie Ednie at 215-563-8930 ext. 250.

† deceased

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More Reunion News!If you are interested in running a reunion for yourclassmates, please contact Reenie Ednie at 215-563-8930ext. 250. or [email protected].

50 Years and BeyondSeptember 17, 2014 12pm – 4pmThe Cannstatter, Frankford Avenue and Academy RoadPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19114Contact: Barbara E. Rilling ’59 [email protected] or 215-355-4238

Class of 1954 ReunionSunday, October 5th, 2014 1pm – 5pmMaltese Room, 2049 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020Tickets: $40 per person – guests welcome. Includesbuffet, sweet table, bar, gift, program and gratuity. Amplefree parking; Handicapped accessible.Contact: Joan Higgins Hogan at [email protected]

Class of 1964Sunday, October 19, 2014 1pmSomerton Springs Country Club, Brookside Manor50 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053Contact: Marie McCarthy at [email protected] or 215-342-9675

Class of 1974 Friday, November 7, 2014 at Hallahan

Mark Your Calendar!Battle at the BeachHallahan Soccer Team vs. Central at Wildwood, NJ Saturday, August 30, 2014

President’s ReceptionThursday, October 2, 2014

Keep Hallahan Running 2nd Annual 5K Run, Saturday, October 11, 2014

Annual Mass of RemembranceTuesday, November 4, 2014

Christmas Concert Thursday, December 18, 2014

3rd Annual Alumnae Career DayWednesday, January 28, 2015

Don’t forget to send us your stories andphotos to be included in the next issue of Footprints!Send to: Reenie [email protected] | 215-563-8930 ext. 250John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School311 North 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1198

50 Years and Beyond LuncheonPlease join us September 17, 2014 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at The CannstatterFrankford Avenue and Academy Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114. Due to limited parking please carpool if possible. For moreinformation contact Barbara (Murray) Rilling, ’59 at [email protected] or 215-355-4238. RSVP by September 3, 2014

50 Years and Beyond Luncheon� $25.00 per person � $30.00 at the door � $20.00 for Religious

Name (First, Maiden, Married)

Graduation Year Email

Address

City State Zip

Phone (Home) Phone (Cell)

Menu Choice: � Salmon � Stuffed Breast of Chicken

Please make checks payable to John W. Hallahan CGHS “50 Years and Beyond” and mail with this slip by September 3 to 311 North 19th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103.