St. Hubert Fall Newsletter

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

Re-EchoingsFALL 2011

Dear Alumnae and Friends of St. Hubert, As you all know, this is a special year for the entire St. Hubert School Community. Seventy years ago this September, St. Hubert opened its doors as the fourth Catholic High School for Girls in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Since that time, over 27,000 young women have passed through its hallowed halls. Whether in the public eye, in their workplace, their neighborhood, or in their own family home, our graduates, as women of faith and integrity, have made the world a better place. During this anniversary year, there will be a number of events to celebrate the occasion. Here are a few in which you can participate: • On November 5, you are invited to join in our 70th Anniversary celebration at Finnegan’s Wake. (See ad on the back page.) Get your tickets early because there will be no tickets sold at the door. • Our Annual Alumnae Communion Breakfast will be held on November 20, and this is a wonderful opportunity to get together with friends for Mass at school and then a brunch at the Glen Foerd Mansion. • There will be an Open House in the spring to bring the anniversary year to a close. More information will be available in the next issue. Each one of you form an important part of St. Hubert’s history. I hope to see you at some of these events and I pray that you share in the special graces of this anniversary year. God bless you.

From the Office of the President

of Forming Women of Faith & Integirty

70 yearsCelebrating

The Newsletter for Alumnae &

Friends of St. Hubert Catholic High

School for Girls

Published 3 times a year: Fall, Winter, and Spring

President: Sr. Mary E. Smith, IHM

Photo Editor: Annemarie Szambelak ‘02

Alumnae DirectorSr. Alice Gleason, IHM ‘49

Principal: Regina Craig

Assistant Principal: Joseph Anhalt

Assistant Principal: Karen Scott Benjamin

Assistant Principal: Stephanie Erdman

Spring 2011 Edition • Page 2

Join us in celebrating our 70th Anniversary!

Music provided by St. Hubert's favorite DJ Mike Alba! Chinese Auction, Door Prizes, St. Hubert Gear and more!

Limited Tickets Available. No tickets will be sold at the door!

All proceeds bene�t the St. Hubert Faculty Scholarship Fund, St. Hubert Parents Association, & St. Hubert Alumnae Association.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Alumnae section of our website www.huberts.org. You can also email [email protected] or call 215-624-6840 ext 258

We will also be having a bus from St. Hubert to Finnigans and back. Cost is $5.00.

When: Saturday, November 5, 2011Where: Finnigans Wake 537 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123-2936Time: 7:00-11:00pmCost: $35.00 includes beer wine and soda

On Wednesday, September 7, 2011 we welcomed our Class of 2015, our 74thgraduating class! Their day was filled with the excitement and nervousness that comeswith Freshman year. The new Bambies ran through their roster, received their lockerkeys, took their ID pictures, and ended their day with "The New Bambies-on-the-Block party" organized by the Bambie Ambassadors and Student Council. Thepurpose of this annual event is for freshmen to get to know their fellow Bambies andto familiarize themselves with the building before the first day of classes for all students. We give them a big Brown and Gold welcome and we wish them the best of luck over the next four years!

Welcome Class of 2015


Initiated in 1992, the St. Hubert Distinguished graduate Awardrecognizes an alumna who has remained dedicated to her Alma Mater, serves as an active member of the volunteer supporters and is committed to the success of St. Hubert for generations to come. It is with great pleasure that St. Hubert High School for Girls announces the 2011 Distinguished Graduate, Mary Louise Tanner Stott class of 1976.

Born to Thomas and Caroline Tanner on November 28, 1958 Mary Lou was the youngest of five children. She attended Resurrection of Our Lord Grade School and St. Hubert High School where she was a member of the Chorus, the Spirit Club, and the World Affairs Club. Mary Lou served as an Activity Representative, tutored at Our Lady of Consolation School, and performed in the school musicales. She later attended The Career Educational Institute. In 1981 she married

Robert Stott, a member of the Philadelphia Police Force, they have three children, Robert, and twins, James and Kathryn who attended Father Judge and St. Hubert ,respectively. Professionally Mary Lou has worked as a Medical Secretary and presently is a bookkeeper for an insurance agency.

Over the years our Distinguished Graduate has been actively involved at St. Jerome’s church and school as a member of the Home and School, computer lab and library aide, swim team and lunch mom. In addition to lecturing and cantoring Mary Lou has been the Parish Delegate for World Day of Prayer for five years and Philadelphia Archdiocese North Vicariate Parish Delegate for two years.

This busy lady found time to be active at both Father Judge and St. Hubert while her children attended these schools and she is available to both Parents Associations to the present. Mary Lou has brought her many gifts and talents to St. Hubert Alumnae Board where she serves as Secretary and chairs the Flea Market and The Art Auction, two successful Alumnae events.Please join us on Sunday, November 20, 2011, as we honor our Bambie of the year. A special invitation is extended to the class of 1976..

2011 Distinguished GraduateMary Louise Tanner Stott ’76

Reservation for Communion Breakfast Sunday, November 20, 2011

Celebration of Mass at 10:00 AM—St. Hubert Auditorium Brunch following mass at Glen Foerd on the Delaware

Name______________________________ Maiden Name____________________________ Last______________________________ Class of______

Address______________________________________________________ City_____________________________ State________ Zip___________

Phone( )______________________ E-MAIL_______________________________________________________________________________

Number of Tickets_______________ @ $30 per person Total Amount Enclosed $___________

Return with form to: St. Hubert Alumnae & Advancement Office 7320 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136


CRAFT SHOW Saturday,

October 29 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

5th Annual Indoor Flea Market

Saturday, January 14, 2012Info: 267-205-0675

or email [email protected]

Sunday , November 6, Coach Bingo (sold out)January 14, 2012 Indoor Flea market

Possible Events for 2011-2012Trivia NightOldies nightDelaware CruisePhillies BaseballTrip

Alumnae Happenings,Things to Come News Flash: Sister Mary Smith, IHM (president)

will be visiting South Jersey, Baltimore, and Florida in the near future. Check the website

1962-Wednesday, June 6, 2012, Torresdale Country Club; Grace Bower Allely- 215-946-5893

1977-Friday, October 20, 2012 CannstatersMargaret Wrightson – 610-940-4704 or Facebook

1986-Saturday, November 26, 2011. Rosewood Caterers 7-11pm Anne Marie Muldoon – 215-738-1833

Upcoming Reunions

Lottery Tickets for the Month of January will be available October 15, 2011 You may request a specific

number and an alternative number in case the requested one is taken.

Name______________________________________

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Address_____________________________________

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City____________________________ State______

Zip_________ Phone______________

Email_________________________________

Requested Lottery Number (000 Through 999) ____________

Alternate Lottery Number ____________

If this number is not available, will you take a derivative or any available number? YES NO


Mrs. Judy Basara, who many knew as Miss Belcak, spent the past 41 years at St. Hubert as a math teacher, chair of the Math Department, and in recent years as Guidance Director. For a number of years, she also served as the chair of the Archdiocesan Math Curriculum Committee. In addition to her day to day dedication as teacher, she was also instrumental in organizing the Silent Auction and other events that helped to build the Faculty Scholarship Fund.

Mrs. Pat Berry, a Bambie, Class of 1968 and a member of our Hall of Fame, began as an English teacher, and then Physical Ed teacher for 39 years As our basketball coach and Athletic Director

for many of those years, she was widely known and respected not only in the Philadelphia Catholic League but also in the PIAA. She was an outstanding advocate for sports, especially for women’s sports programs, and was one of the pioneers taking the PCL into the PIAA. Mrs. Berry’s three

daughters followed in her footsteps as Bambies and two of them are teachers!

Ms. Pearl Chong, who taught here for 37 years, was initially a member of the Social Studies Department. In more recent years, as a certified librarian, Ms. Chong was instrumental in acquiring many on-line programs for the library and introducing the freshmen each year to our various computer programs. She also provided in-service for the on-line programs for Faculty members. Through her initiative, St. Hubert was a pioneer in the on-line testing for our summer program (SRC).

Sister Carol Marie, IHM, aka “The Sewing Nun,” spent over 25 years teaching sewing (and in earlier days, cooking). In recent years, Sister Carol was our Attendance Officer. Many a Bambie

can say that Sister Carol helped make them look beautiful for their prom (and perhaps their wedding, too)! Now as a member of the Camilla Hall Staff, she will no doubt continue to put her

talents to use by beautifying the surroundings for the retired IHM Sisters.

Mrs. Regina Storaska, spent the past 26 years teaching Bambies science and math. In addition to her classes, students always looked forward to her various appearances in the Faculty Follies. She was also a wonderful example of community service, actively participating in Philly Abundance and other community organizations. In addition to working fund raising events to benefit the hungry, she spent many of her summer days delivering food to distribution centers.

Sister Regina McCloskey, OSF, served here for 26 years, first as theology teacher, then as the “Copy Nun” and later as guidance counselor. In addition to student interviews, Sister was also responsible for helping our Bambies prepare their college applications. A good listener, she was

sought out by students and faculty alike for counsel. After spending a number of summers assisting at her community’s retirement home, Sister was asked to take on a full-time position as a

counselor at Assisi House, the retirement convent for the Sisters of St. Francis.

Mrs. Joan Boyle spent 27 years as our Tuition Officer. Students and parents alike visited and called her daily to take care of their financial obligations here at St. Hubert, and to seek advice on payments, amounts due, etc. She was an important part of our Main Office staff over the years, filling in where necessary, and making sure the bells rang on time!

Thank You and Happy Retirement

May God bless each one and grant them many happy years of retirement.The Bambi alums and students are indeed grateful for their generous years of service.


St. Hubert is excited to announce the launch of the school’s new website at the end of July 2011, changing the look and feel of www.huberts.org! President, Sister Mary Smith, IHM, Principal, Regina Craig, and Director of Admissions, Annemarie Szambelak ’02 have worked with the entire campus community to develop the structure of the new site. Keeping the same domain name, the new huberts.org will provide a user with a unique interactive experience. The St. Hubert website is an outsider’s first point of contact with the school, and we want new users to see who we are so they can understand why we are unique. The new design is meant to be an authentic representation of our school community. New architectural features should facilitate more user-friendly experience and, ultimately, increase our website traffic. The site will also feature a content-specific section for Alumnae, known as portals, which will offer dedicated news to

Alumnae. This portal will replace the current hubertscommunity.org site as the “go-to” place for current news about the Alumnae and school, and will be rolled out in phases after the launch. Users of www.hubertscommunity.org will continue to access information on that site until the respective portal is launched.

New Online Portal The new online portal is a great way to connect with Alumnae! The St. Hubert Online Community is an interactive forum in which Alumnae and Friends of St. Hubert can share news, post business information, network with other professionals, and receive information about the happenings at St. Hubert High School! After the new site launches, you will probably be wondering what will happen to all your other information on the other online community, it will be deleted.

Login!Your login information is very simple! Visit the Alumnae section of our website and click community. You will be asked to login your information. To login to the new website your username is your first initial, last name, and the last two digits of your year of graduation.

For example, Susie Hubert would like to login to the online community; her user name is: shubert42. Your password will be your constituent id, which you can find on the mailer part of your news letter . If you have any questions or need help, please email: [email protected].

We need your help! We are looking for two dedicated Alumnae from each class, to keep their classmates up to date on reunion information and class announcements on the online community. If you would be interested in being a representative for your class, please email: [email protected]. We can’t wait to hear what you think of the online community!

New Website and Alumnae Portal


Judith Kelleher Everts ’61

Helen M. Cullen Kaiser ’42

Sister Mary Regina Battles IHM ’56sister of Joanne Battles Cellini ’61

Sister Joan Reithmiller SSJformer faculty member

John McCarthyhusband of Katherine DeVincentis McCarthy ’49 (dec’d)father NoreenbMcCarthy Rymal ’81Megan McCarthy ’84grandfather of Elizabeh McCarthy ’08

Theodore R Wardfather of Mary Jane Ward Cummins ’64 (dec’d)Josephine Ward Juliano ’65Annette Ward Sasse ’70Julia Ward ’76Michelle Ward MacArthur ’85grandfather of Jacqueline Juliano Coelho ’89

Sister Barbara Marian Butterhoff, IHM ’53former faculty membersister of Sister Clare Mary Butterhoff, IHM ’49

1958 Bill and Edie Hufnell Greene celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 30, 2010. They have 3 children, Janet, Diane and Jim. Their first grandchild, Riley Marie , was born on June 1, 2009. She is the daughter of Jim and Lori Greene

1963Mary Ann Baumkratz Bromley’s son, LCDR Joseph, was transferred to Bremerton, Washington with the Navy. He is currently stationed on the aircraft carrier John C. STENNIS in the Middle East for a 7 month deployment. Please keep him in your prayers.

Pat Reiter Verona is pleased to announce the marriage of her son, Damian Joel Verona, to Larissa Gurice, of New Jersey. They are residing in Elkins Park, PA. Pat’s daughter, Adrienne, recently obtained a degree in Fine Arts and is currently making and designing jewelry. Pat and her husband, Dennis, of 42 years have both recently retired (she from Council Rock School District, and he from Rohm and Haas/Dow Company), and plan to spend their leisure time traveling.

Loretta Grandy Hentz and sister, Ann Marie Grandy Pawlowski ’61, with husbands, Ron and Steve, have just returned from a trip to Italy, where they enjoyed sightseeing and visiting relatives.

1965Mary Hanto Kimball and husband, Norman celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary in October 2009 by renewing their vows at the Grace-land Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, NV. Five years ago they retired and relocated to Greenbackville, VA on the Eastern Shore and currently show their 4 Shetland Sheepdogs at agility trials. Eldest son, James, is a doctor, and he and his wife live in Advance, NC. Youngest son, Brian, is a research chemist, and he and his wife reside in Palmdale, CA. Retirement is Great!!!

1979Congratulations to Maureen Walls who graduated on May 17, 2011 from Rutgers University with honors, she received a MA in Public Ad-ministration. Maureen is computer technician with NJ Department of Labor.

19871987 Joanne Marshall O’Gara celebrated the wedding of her only daughter, Caitlin, to her high school sweetheart, Brian, On June 18, 2011. It was a wonderful day.

1992Holly Austin Cummings and her husband, Rob, welcomed their fifth child, Juliette Anastasia, on July 2, 2011. Her proud grandmother is Eileen Martin Austin ’72. Juliette joins her big brother, Max, and big sisters, Gabrielle, Addison and Bethany.

Reaching Out

Rest in PeaceMargaret Cassedy Ellis ’43

Anna Matthews Eisele Cahill ’51mother of Carolann Eisele Kapuscinski

Rita Murray Grunewald ’43mother of Alice Grunewald Fisher ’67Regina Grunewald Czarnik ’69sister of Regina Murray Hagan ’42 (dec’d)

Eileen Ward Guckinmother of Diane Guckin Andrews ’73Janice Guckin Barry ’75

Thomas Johnstonfather of Eileen Johnston Haines ’64brother of Catherine Johnston ’43

Doris Johnstonmother of Eileen Johnston Haines ’64

Howard Smithhusband of Elaine Smith

Margaret Hazlett McMahon ’65mother of Marie McMahon LaPresti ’89Melissa McMahon ’91Karen McMahon ’93

Joseph P. Connellfather of Katherine Connell ’75Mary Connell ’80brother of Mary Connell McBride ’45

Al Webbhusband of Doris Piano Webb ’52

Helen Sablonski Conte ’60

Dorothy Horvathmother of Kathleen Horvath Saracino ’70Constance Horvath Stanchek ’74Joanne Horvath Hilz ’77Joyce Horvath Cifelli ’81

Patricia Cunningham O’Brien ’46

Judith Rasteller Cabry ’58

Mary Vogt Waldspurger ’63

Marge Siegelmother of Johanna Siegel Murray ’64Eileen Lawrence Mack ’62

Dorothy Noell Corbett ’55

Francis M. Duffyhusband of Jacqueline Grispino ’74father of Jennifer Duffy Fehnel ’94

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Re-EchoingsThe annual bus trip to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular will be held on Wednesday,

December 7, 2011. We will attend the 5:00 p.m. performance. The bus will leave from

in front of St. Hubert High School at 2:00 p.m. and return about midnight. The price

is still $85 for ticket and bus… best deal around!! To reserve your place, call Marianne

Burpulis at 215-624-6840 ext. 224 after September 15. All proceeds benefit the Faculty

Scholarship fund.

Radio City Spectacular

The Faculty Scholarship Committee of Saint Hubert High School is sponsoring a trip to Italy in August, 2012 to benefit student scholarships. The tour features

Rome, Venice, Florence, Siena, Sorrento, and Capri. Meals, air fare, and transfers are included. For more information, call Dottie at Land Air Sea Travel,

856-629-0800.

Italy 2012

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