Dear Alumnae,

I hope all of you are enjoying your summer! This week marks my one year anniversary working as an alumna for AHN in Institutional Advancement. I've had the honor of meeting exceptional alumnae, students and their families in our community. I have been working hard to curate an upcoming year of events that will cultivate opportunities for you to connect with our community, even from afar. Those engagement opportunities include: in-person and online events, volunteering time to mentor students, becoming more involved with school events, including yourself and/or your organization for service projects on campus, alumnae- and student-led webinar series, and online moments of prayer, reflection, and remembering those that have passed or are in need of our prayers. Stay tuned!

Out of our 5,106 living alumnae, 347 of you have generously supported our fundraising efforts this year by providing 633 monetary gifts raising a total of $353,291.This represents nearly 1/3 of the total donated from all of our AHN constituents within our 24-25 fiscal year and is a 6.8% giving participation rate with our alumnae community.

Here are the Top Ten classes, ranked in order, which had the highest percentage rate of donors:

1.     1991

2.     1974

3.     2001

4.     1995

5.     1985

6.     2014

7.     1970

8.     1966

9.     1981

10.     1999

As our prized alumnae community, I share this high level synopsis with you in the hope of encouraging all alumnae to join me in making a greater impact for our school and students. By increasing our level of participation, every gift makes a difference, no matter the amount. I invite each of you to consider making a gift in support of Holy Names. The impact of this collective effort will be significant for the students, the needs of the school, and plans for the future. 

I remember my experience at AHN was so wonderful because we were fortunate to have generous alumnae who supported us. Your gift supports our mission to educate and steward young women to reach their full potential within an environment rooted in faith and tradition. Esse Quam Videri!

Your Class Ambassador may have reached out to you about our upcoming Alumnae Reunion Weekend and a class gift that can have collective impact. The following 1884 Fund pillars, including campus preservation, provide examples of needs your class donation goal can contribute toward or can choose to make a general donation to the 1884 Fund. Once your class decides on your goal, or perhaps you want to make a personal contribution, please email me.

If a class or classmate would like to learn more about the impact of Planned Giving, please email Kristin Vivian, Director of Institutional Advancement.

The 1884 Fund supports needs like:

Student Experience

• Funding for student clubs for the 2025-2026 school year
• Career Day Luncheon
• Senior Alumnae Induction Ceremony Reception
• Holly Ball t-shirts, DJ, Photo Booth, and/or several student’s bids
• Service Day transportation for students
• Assistance for a Junior to purchase her class ring (student need based)
• Choir books for school Mass
• Vessels, seasonal banners, and Cross for school Mass
• Musical instruments
• Event sponsorship

Academic Excellence

• New/upgraded classroom equipment and supplies
• Leadership programs and professional development
• Co-curricular activities – outings, special presentations, experiential learning opportunities
• Support for club moderators
• Technology upgrades

Arts

• Arts Center lighting
• Arts Center wireless microphones
• Arts Center costume and set design
• Fine Arts supplies

Athletics

• Equipment and field upgrades
• Fitness Center upgrades
• Basic athletic needs, including uniforms and transportation costs to games
• Gym upgrades including new sound system
• Event sponsorship

1884 General Funding for Campus Preservation

• Refurbish reception chairs for the Riley Auditorium
• New furniture for the lobby area
• Refurbish furniture and flooring in The Student Commons
• General funding to preserve interior and exterior areas of our school

If you have any questions, please email me.

God bless,

Katie Ann McDermott '98

Be A Part of EQV!

Have you recently celebrated a personal or professional milestone? This could include: a new home, addition to your family, you just graduated or are beginning your graduate studies, have received a job promotion or recognition in your community, or have recently retired or about to travel.

Please email me your information and pictures to be included in our upcoming EQV magazine. Deadline to submit is THIS Monday, July 28.

Congratulations to June bride Riley Williams Haydock '16, daughter of AHN Board of Trustees Member Dr. Edwin Williams, III, and her husband Carter.

Congratulations to Dr. Gabriella (Gabby) Vitale '12 and Staff Sergeant Andrew Vandenberg, who were recently married!

Congratulations to Taylor Mantica LaClair ‘11, who was married over the weekend!

Director of Institutional Advancement Kristin Vivian, along with daughters Catie '14, and Margaret '17 shared a family vacation at this past week just nine miles from Yellowstone National Park.

Alumnae Reunion festivities have begun early this year with members of the Class of '66 celebrating their birthdays with lunch at Martel's!

Congratulations to Dr. Alexa Veeder '09, who, along with her father, Mike, will be completing her 100th marathon!

The pair are raising money and awareness for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of Alexa's grandfather.

Note to Class of 1975:

Please be sure to bring $32 cash to the Italian Community Center to enjoy a buffet dinner, dancing, and cash bar. Any additional funds received that evening will be given to the 1884 fund, toward our class gift. RSVP below no later than Monday, September 15. Our invitation also is extended to former and current faculty and staff. Our newly appointed class ambassador is Liza Zandri!

-Donna Coonley '75:

Dear Class of 2000,

Can you believe it’s been 25 years since we walked the halls of Holy Names together? Our upcoming reunion is the perfect chance to reconnect, reminisce about those unforgettable four years, and celebrate the strong, inspiring women we’ve all become. Whether you were a quiet observer or the life of the lunch table, your presence helped shape our class, and we’d love to see you back.

This milestone isn’t just about looking back, it’s about leaning in. The weekend is full of exciting events and opportunities to network, laugh, and support one another in true Holy Names fashion. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something meaningful. Register below and come celebrate with the amazing women of the Class of 2000!

Your Class Ambassadors, Kelly Collins Webster and Caitlin Willard