In This Edition
- Reunion Updates
- News & Announcements
- Upcoming Events
- Roll Call
- Class Notes
- From the Mercy Archives
- Skippers Remembered
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Upcoming Reunion Dates
Keep an eye out for your next reunion here!
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Class of 1963 - 55th Reunion
Class of 2003 - “Sweet 16th” Reunion
Looking Ahead...
Class of 1960 - 60th Reunion in 2020
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The Alumnae Office will be reaching out to classes celebrating milestone years in 2019 in the next couple months.
If you would like to start the planning committee for your class reunion, or if you have more information about upcoming reunions
, please email Georgia Wasley '09, Alumnae Development Officer
, at
gwasley@mercyhs.org
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Become a Class Coordinator!
It is time to start planning our 2019 reunions! We need alumnae to serve as class coordinators and organize the gathering!
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- Class of 1959 - 60 years
- Class of 1969 - 50 years
- Class of 1979 - 40 years
- Class of 1989 - 30 years
- Class of 1999 - 20 years
- Class of 2009 - 10 years
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- Class of 1964 - 55 years
- Class of 1974 - 45 years
- Class of 1984 - 35 years
- Class of 1994 - 25 years
- Class of 2004 - 15 years
- Class of 2014 - 5 years
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Class of 2008 10th Reunion
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From Left to right: Kate Conefrey Gray, Veronica Granucci, Tammy Zeng, Muriel Macaire Ma, Betsy Weidner, Victoria Ng, April Gubatina.
(Click on the photo to view)
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A small but mighty gathering of alumnae from the
Class of 2008 celebrated their 10th reunion on December 15 at Mercy.
"Our little group had the absolute best time roaming the halls, reminiscing about old teachers, marveling at how some things
—LIKE THE LIBRARY
—look exactly the same as they did 10 years ago! We left already talking about what to do for our 15 Year Reunion!"
-Veronica Granucci '08
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Attend a book talk and signing by Lott '66 on Jan. 20
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Juanita Tamayo Lott '66 is a retired senior federal demographer/statistician. She will be hosting a book talk and signing of Golden Children: Legacy of Ethnic Studies from 1-3 p.m. in the Latino/Hispanic Community Room at SF State on January 20.
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La Merced Gala
Honorary Event Committee
Are you in touch with fellow Skippers? Are you a leader (you're a Mercy girl,
of course you're a leader) and influencer within your graduating class? Do you want to help Mercy reach its fundraising goal this year?
We are currently accepting nominations
—yourself or your classmates
—to join our La Merced Gala Honorary Event Committee. The commitment is simple, but important
—we need alumnae who can act as ambassadors to the school through their class connections.
Role of the Honorary Event Committee:
- Get the word out and drum up support and excitement for the gala through their social circles
- Attend the gala on April 4 at the Olympic Club
- Bring Skippers, friends, and relatives to the gala—filling a table or becoming a sponsor is desired
The best part is that Committee members never have to attend a meeting! Your name will also appear on our invitation and you will be recognized with the Committee at the gala.
If you would like to engage with your alma mater and serve on the La Merced Gala Honorary Event Committee, please contact Alumnae Development Officer, Georgia Wasley '09,
gwasley@mercyhs.org or 415-872-0968.
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Let’s Set Sail! All-Alumnae Coastal Cruise January 2020
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Alexandra Millard Ghiozzi '89 is a franchise owner of Cruise One and is organizing a “Mercy Cruise,” especially honoring her classmates for their 30th reunion. All Mercy alumnae and their guests are invited to set sail on January 22, 2020 on a 5-night cruise to San Diego and Ensenada!
Nineteen grads from the Class of 1989 have already signed up! So grab your fellow Skippers and come aboard! This is not to be missed! This cruise will fill up, so best to book now for the widest selection of cabins.
A donation of $25 per cabin will go to Mercy High School in honor of your graduating class!
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Project Talent: 1960-1963 Mercy Alumnae
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Did you graduate from Mercy between 1960 and 1963? Project Talent is looking for you!
In the spring of 1960, the classes of 1960-1963 took part in
Project Talent
, the largest study of American high school students ever conducted. Project Talent has launched a follow-up study and is asking for your help to spread the word!
If you have received a questionnaire in the mail, please complete and return to Project Talent. If you took part in the original study and would like to continue your involvement, call 1-866-770-6077 or email
projecttalentstudy@air.org
. Please share this news about Project Talent with your classmates so the views and experiences of San Francisco can be represented!
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Get Your Alumna Varsity Cardigan
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We are just 9 orders away from being able to place a bulk order. Don’t wait, order today!
Support your alma mater and showcase your Mercy pride by ordering an exclusive Alumna Varsity Cardigan! Your order includes your grad year
embroidered
on the sleeve. Proceeds support the young women of Mercy High School, San Francisco.
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Help Identify Valedictorian of Your Graduating Class
Were you valedictorian of your class or do you remember who was? Mercy would like to compile a complete list of our valedictorians for our alumnae records.
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Date: Saturday, February 9
Time: 5:30 p.m. Beer & Wine Social Hour, 6:30 p.m. Crab Dinner
Location: McAuley Pavilion, Mercy High School
Cost: $55 (Individual), $400 (Table of 8), $650 (Sponsor)
Bring your family, classmates, and friends and return to Mercy to enjoy all-you-can-eat crab, with pasta, salad, and dessert while supporting educational opportunities for our young women at Mercy.
Last year, more than 200 alumnae, parents, Mercy employees, and friends enjoyed good food and great company while supporting Mercy's young women. This is an event not to be missed!
Become a sponsor!
Deepen your impact on Mercy and enhance your experience by sponsoring a table at our Crab Feed Fundraiser for $650.
Crab Feed sponsors receive:
- Table of 8
- 2 Bottles of wine
- Raffle entry for each guest (8 total)
- Name recognition on website, e-news, and event signage
- Name recognition in Mercy Annual Report
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Save the Date:
La Merced Gala
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Date:
Thursday, April 4
Time:
6 p.m.
Location:
The Olympic Club
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Lakeside Clubhouse
The
La Merced Gala is our annual signature event dedicated to current and future students and supports the Mercy Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to help families afford a Mercy education for their daughters. We are excited to announce alumnae sisters Kathy Barulich Ryan '78 and Theresa Barulich Rutledge '80 as the gala co-chairs and our favorite emcee is back for another year
—San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White '82!
Join alumnae, parents, friends, and community leaders in celebrating the spirit of Mercy at the
La Merced Gala. By giving back, you help bring to life the school's mission and vision of educating women who graduate with fierce determination and daring action to improve our world.
Buy Tickets -
Hurry! Early Bird Ticket Pricing Ends January 31!
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Roll Call: Grads who recently "checked in"
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Linda La Torre Beltramo '65
Current City: Capitola, CA
Sherry Tresmontan Kelly '65
News: Our house burned down last year just before our 50th wedding anniversary. I am happy to say that they have started rebuilding our home and moving day will be July 29. We would also like to thank Mercy for the generous donation to our “Go Fund Me” page. Thank you again. God bless all of you!!!
Mary Lou Rivera '68
Job Title: RN Consultant for HTS
Current City: Los Angeles, CA
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Ann LaRocca '74
Job Title: Family Nurse Practitioner at Adventist Health Care
Current City: Santa Rosa, CA
Cassandra Terry '02
Job Title: Associate Director at the Richmond District Neighborhood Center
Current City: San Francisco, CA
Madeline Cooney '14
Job Title: Student at California Baptist University
Current City: Riverside, CA
Exciting News: I am almost finished with my degree at California Baptist University in Biology with a Pre-Med concentration, and I will soon be applying to medical school!
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Class Notes: News About You
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Ann Wiegner Hunt '56 is retired from SFUSD after 30 years as a high school guidance counselor. She coordinates a tutoring program in Marin City and has five grandchildren along with her three children
—two boys and a girl.
Rhonda Ramos Egan '68 is enjoying her life in Sacramento. She divides her time teaching art classes, painting, and time with her grandchildren, Blair (5) and Fiona (3).
Diane Lawrence '68 will begin serving as the President of the Advisory Council to the Commission on Aging and Adult Services in San Francisco. She has served on the Council since 2014.
Helen Sigmund-Fisicaro '69 retired from PG&E in 2010 after almost 40 years. She was re-elected to Colma City Council for the 7th time in November 2018.
Patricia Hayes '79 retired from Foreign Service working on contract as an Employee Relations Specialist for U.S. State Department.
Suzanne Mendoza Feeney '86, Ph.D. leads customer strategy and data science at Hyundai and teaches yoga for mental health. Go Skippers!
Sandra Repetto Saitz '88 earned her Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Alexandra Millard Ghiozzi '89 is so proud of her daughters! Adriana will graduate from UC Berkeley in May and Sophia will graduate from Carondelet and attend Auburn University in 2019.
Regina Fisicaro-Minkin '96 is married and a mother of three, including a girl and twin boys under the age of 4. She works at Genentech, has her real estate license, and is a Rodan + Fields consultant. Mercy grads are busy women!!!
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From the 2002 Yearbook
Ceramics Class
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From the 1960 Yearbook
Freshman Retreat
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Share Your Mercy Memories With Us!
We have a special request from all who have attended Mercy High School - WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS and YOUR MEMORIES OF MERCY!
Please email your pictures with a caption to Georgia Wasley '09, Alumnae Development Officer, at
gwasley@mercyhs.org
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Mary Lou Connelly Degliantoni '56
November 19, 1938 - December 7, 2018
Mary Lou Degliantoni, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 7, 2018. Born and raised in San Francisco, Mary Lou was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, baptized at Notre Dame de Victoire on Bush Street. She attended St. Peter's and Mercy High School and graduated from San Francisco State University with her teaching credentials.
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Susan Matlock Musgrove '70
April 12, 1952 -
December 13, 2018
Susan Terry Musgrove died peacefully in her home on December 13, 2018. Susan graduated from Mercy High in 1970 and became a Licensed Vocational Nurse in 1972.
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Carole Turner -
Mercy Math Teacher
October 1, 1946 - December 26, 2018
Carole A. Turner passed away in Daly City on December 26, 2018 at the age of 72. She taught math at Mercy High School, San Francisco, for 32 years and Lincoln High School until she retired in 2013.
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Stay Connected with Mercy
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Update your contact information with Mercy so you can receive news and announcements about alumnae events and reunions!
We love to know how our alumnae are making a difference in our world!
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Alumnae Questions?
Contact Georgia Wasley '09, Alumnae Development Officer, at 415-872-0968 or
gwasley@mercyhs.org.
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Giving is a True Act of Mercy
Mercy needs your support now more than ever. Please consider making a gift to Mercy today.
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Our Mission
Mercy High School, San Francisco, educates women to pursue lives of spiritual and intellectual depth, determination, and daring action to improve our world as an inclusive, Catholic, college preparatory community enlivened by the Gospel of Jesus and the charism of the Sisters of Mercy.
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