NDB Alumnae Newsletter
Fall 2020
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Dear NDB Alumnae,
I am happy to report that as of the writing of this letter, Notre Dame Belmont is thriving. Our student body is 460 students strong. Our faculty is engaged and dedicated. Despite the many challenges we all face, our future is bright.
After many fits and starts these past few years, we are happy to have a team in place who are dedicated to connecting our alumnae and telling their inspiring stories. We know you are up to many wonderful things and we’d love to connect with you more. Our hope is that this bi-annual newsletter is a good start.
We hope that as you reconnect with NDB you’ll find a community that makes you proud to call yourself an alumna. Our NDB Vision is to “develop young women of great character and intellect who are prepared to lead a life of purpose and impact.” With those words in mind, we recognize that there is still so much important work to be done. To that end, in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Administration, I have recently assembled a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force. This group is constituted with alumnae, students, parents past and present, faculty, staff, and the Sisters of Notre Dame. Together, we will move beyond talk and take meaningful action to address institutional racism. It is my hope that this task force will help in developing mindful initiatives that support Notre Dame Belmont's Mission and Vision and our commitment to continuous improvement.
We are also happy to announce the creation of our first-ever NDB Alumnae Leadership Board. We hope that this foundational step will help graduates connect professionally with one another and aid in ensuring that the school continues to thrive into the next 100 years.
We invite you to check-in with us often, see the work we are doing and, when we can gather again, join us in celebrating our beloved NDB. Until then...
In Notre Dame,
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Maryann Osmond
Head of School
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MESSAGE FROM ALUMNAE DIRECTOR |
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Dear Fellow Alumnae,
I came back to campus three years ago when my daughter, Mary, began at NDB. What I found was a flourishing, dynamic school educating young women for our modern age. I’m happy to be back working with the faculty, staff and administration to help ensure Notre Dame Belmont thrives for the next generation of young women. I believe now, more than ever, that NDB provides an exceptional education for our students and I am happy to have the chance to give back.
To that end, I’m excited to form our very first Alumnae Leadership Board. This board will span over 40 years of graduates and will seek to connect all Notre Dame Belmont women in order to foster a more collaborative network of women supporting women. Would you like to get involved? We’d love to have your dedication and talents.
Below, you’ll find a few class notes. We love hearing and sharing what our incredible alumnae are up to; please visit the Keep in Touch Form at the bottom of this email and tell us more…
We look forward to the time we can all celebrate together in person. Until that time, we invite you to join us for one of our planned virtual events to celebrate all that is NDB.
In NDB sisterhood,
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Susan Drucker Hunsaker ‘91
Associate Director of Alumnae & Parent Engagement
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We are grateful to welcome our first Alumnae Leadership Board who span 49 years of graduating classes. Our mission is simple: to connect Notre Dame Belmont graduates with one another and with our current students in order to foster a more collaborative network of women supporting women.
- Susan Drucker Hunsaker '91 - Chair
- Kristen Degnan '92
- Samantha Yee '11
- Mary Kmak '84
- Heather Ford '08
- Nancy Ayling ‘62
Would you like to give back to your alma mater and contribute your voice to our Alumnae Leadership Board? We anticipate thrice yearly Zoom meetings. Interested? Please contact Susan Drucker Hunsaker at [email protected]
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We are thrilled to have 24 legacy among our student body!
Class of 2024
Cailin Thompson (Suzanne Ravano Thompson ‘92), Gigi Shaughnessy (Teri Rossetto Shaughnessy ‘86), Sabrina Philip (Bridget Marchetti Philip ‘92), Kylie Neumann (Carina Neumann ‘88), Katie Johnson (Mary Kmak ‘84), Alexa Herrera (Carrie Ann Herrera ‘92),
Class of 2023
Bridget Sennett (Christine Ann Fox-Sennett ‘88), Siena Patrick (Kristina Patrick ‘88), Cristine Niswander (Annie Niederhofer ‘83), Ciara Mangan (Mo Mangan ‘83), Caramia Christensen (Bernadette Spadarella ‘95), Desea Bond (Monica Mulligan ‘89), Brooke Anderson (Debbie Panattoni Anderson ‘85), Stella Affrunit (Alison Gatto-Affrunti ‘95)
Class of 2022
Chloe McGraw (Kaili Hutchins ‘02), Ziara Matthews (Lizbet Zelaya ‘93), Chloe Einsiedl (Suzanne Marie Einsedl ‘88), Emma Boyd (Stephanie Lynn Boyd ‘94)
Class of 2021
Lizzy Weishaar (Stella Aurora Weishaar ‘00), Maggie Stack (Kelly Figone Stack ‘80), Mary Hunsaker (Susan Drucker Hunsaker ‘91), Liya Fowler (Claylene Patti Fowler ‘88), Ashlie Edison (Theresa Rooney Edison ‘92)
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Pictured above: Four alumnae from the class of '92 with their class of '24 daughters.(From L-R): Carrie Trelut Herrera, Alexa Herrera, Sabrina Philip, Bridget Marchetti Philip, Kristen Peterson Degnan, Caitlin Degnan, Suzanne Ravano Thompson, and Cailin Thompson.
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Pictured above: Teri Rosetto Shaughnessy ‘86 with her daughter Gianna “Gigi” Shaughnessy '24. |
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Arlene Lavezzo Tigri '69 retired this summer after working at NDB for 29 years in the business office. We wish her best and thank her for all her years of dedicated service! |
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"Many fond memories come to mind when I think about Notre Dame High School. Not only did I graduate more than 50 years ago from Notre Dame High School, but recently retired after working at the school for over 29 years. The basic traditions still hold true and I will miss seeing that beautiful building and especially all the wonderful co-workers every day." |
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 |
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NDB strives to support our young women in their academic success. We are proud of our 120 graduates from the Class of '20 and all of their accomplishments during a challenging time. A record $11.6 million dollars of merit aid was awarded to this outstanding class. |
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Pictured above: Bridget Britton '20 during our drive-thru Graduation held on May 28. She is the grand-daughter of Joan Rita Lynch, class of 1940, and grand-niece of Mary Lynch, class of 1930. Bridget also has two cousins that are alumnae, Katherine Antosik, class of 1997, and Megan Antosik, class of 2005. Bridget is studying at the University of Arizona where she is majoring in Business. |
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Pictured above: Kelsey Sennett '20 after receiving her NDB diploma. She is the grand-daughter of Bonnie Barnes Fox '62, grand-niece of Sr. Bernie Barnes '49, daughter of Christine Fox-Sennett '88. and sister of Bridget Sennett '23. Kelsey is studying at UC Davis, where she is majoring in Cognitive Science. |
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Meet some of our freshmen! Their class color is green, and their class mascot are the Dragons. |
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Kaylee Ellerhorst '24
Middle School: Our Lady of Angels. Hobby: Soccer and Netflix.
"I'm excited to be attending Notre Dame, and looking forward to playing sports and meeting new friends."
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Clara Mori '24
Hobby: Figure Skating
Middle School: Yokohama International School.
"I am looking forward to challenging and discovering a new version of myself, as well as meeting new friends and teachers here in NDB!"
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Amanda Barrish '24
Middle School: Ralston Middle School
Hobby: Soccer
"I'm looking forward to being a part of the NDB Community!"
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Isabelle Steglinski '24
Middle School: Challenger School Middlefield
Hobby: Reading, swimming, and practicing extravagant makeup looks.
"I'm looking forward to drama class, possibly starting a wrestling club/team, and, of course, making new friends at NDB."
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Zoé Shaikh '24
Middle School: Woodland School in Portola Valley
Hobby: Horseback riding, skiing, track, drawing and reading.
"I’m looking forward to making new friends and learning in an all-girl environment."
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Lucy Livingston '24
Middle School: Nativity School.
Hobby: School Spirit
"I'm so excited to be a Tiger!
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Virtual Zoom Event
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
5:30pm PDT
Celebrating Women in Leadership
We invite you to join in a conversation with NDB Alumnae whose leadership and purpose has had an impact in their fields and communities.
Featuring Special Guests:
Tammy Pereira Kiely '89
Partner, Co-Head of Technology Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs
Corey Barrington Yribarren '91
Chief People Officer at SEPHORA
Molly Finn '94
Chief Compliance Officer at eBay
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Alumnae Reunion Holiday Toasts
Virtual Zoom Event
Friday, December 4, 2020
6:00pm PDT
Raise a glass with your classmates
Celebrating 1955, ‘60, ‘65, ‘70, ‘75, ‘80, ‘85, ‘90, ‘95, ‘00, ‘05, ‘10 and ‘15
Invitation to follow!
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Paula Miles Mathes '60
Recently has become a great grandmother to a little boy.
Mary J (Judy) Reardon Hultquist '62
Is retired and living in Bonner Springs, Kansas near her son and granddaughter.
Corinne Polidori Carrigan '64
Runs a non-profit in Loveland, CO where she recently gave out 3600 meals to food insecure children.
Cathy Woodfield Boals '65
Cathy is a retired teacher who recently married and is living in Idaho. She has 40 chickens, 2 goats and 3 sheep.
Debra Mellen Fry '74
Retired in July 2019 after 40 years of service at UC San Francisco where she was Executive Director of Budget. She became a grandma in December 2018 and lives in Santa Rosa.
Karen Pearson Ringel '80
Is the Director of Real Estate, Navy and Marine Corps. She is married and has 24 year old twins. She lives in San Diego.
Irene Giomi Malone '86
Proudly watched her daughter, Callie, graduate from NDB in 2020 and become a 3rd generation legacy!
Karen Coleman Carson '86
Lives in San Diego with her husband of 20 years. They have two daughters who are in their first year of college and junior in high school. She works for Dreisbach Enterprises as an HR Manager.
Shannon Mannix Johnson '87
Lives in Oakland with her husband, 9 year old daughter, dog, cat, and 2 fire bellied frogs.
Annadel Almandras '90
Is serving as the Supervising Deputy Attorney General for the State of California
Corey Barrington Yribarren '91
Was recently promoted to Chief People Officer at Sephora. She lives in Danville with her husband, Joe and their three children.
Diana Villalobos Moffit '95
Lives in San Luis Obispo with her husband of 16 years, their two daughters 14 & 16 and their 7 animals. She works for Morris & Garritano Insurance as a Sr. Employee Benefits Advisor.
Alyssa Arrellano Webster '04
Lives in Redwood City with her husband, Eric, and two children Logan and Evelyn.
Randee Autrand '05
Recently gave birth to her child, Beatrix, who just turned 1.
Marisa Rodriguez Torecilla '08
Lives in Mountain House, CA with her husband and two children, Landon and Penelope.
Sara Sievers '10
Works in Occupational Medicine at Kaiser in Redwood City. She is pursuing a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University California (her 4th degree!). She was married in February of 2020.
Danielle Dungo '11
Recently moved to Sydney, Australia and is running field operations for New Relic.
Athena Mackarich '11
Is a Redwood City Police Officer.
Brooke Nightingale '11
Is a Genetic Counselor working for Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City.
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CONNECT WITH FELLOW ALUMNAE |
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We have some truly amazing and talented alumnae with established careers and / or bright futures. Special Thanks to Lauren Mallen ‘12 for her leadership in seeing a need and creating it! Connect with us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507125/
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