Caitlin Dewey '07 Appears on Today Show!

On September 4, Sacred Heart Academy graduate Caitlin Dewey sat opposite Matt Lauer on the Today Show discussing Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career.  Kristen Przybyla, another talented SHA graduate, wrote an article about Caitlin's experience and included a link to the Today Show video.

As a followup to her Today Show appearance, Caitlin graciously agreed to a Q and A session with Sue Daniels of SHA's Advancement Office.  Here's what Caitlin had to say.

 

Sacred Heart Alumnae Scientists in the News

Each year Sister Mara Walton asks her students to profile a female scientist.  This year she added a new twist and asked that the scientists also be among our 7000 amazing alumnae!  Many remarkable women volunteered to be part of this project, and the profiles are available to be viewed here.  A VERY SPECIAL thanks to these wonderful women scientists for sharing their experiences with our students: Michelle Wild '99, Angela Riordan ' 76, Dr. Patty Haberman '80, Bonnie Floyd '72, Tammy Tabone '85, Elizabeth Pellnat '83, Jessie Cunningham '04, Amy Csizmar Dalal '90, Nancy Mule '78, Catherine Ravella '58, Michelle Linneman Rougeux '72, Nicole Gothgen '96, Patricia McKernan '72, Catherine Sullivan '79, Kelly Strutz '98, Jennifer O'Toole '95, Amy Napierala '88, Mary Caserta '76, Laura Fanning '97, Marianne Ketchmark '85, Mary McCourt, Erica Davis '99, and Kristin Fries '83.

2000’s

Classnotes:

Sara Szalkowski ’00 is a Soldier with the United States Army and is stationed in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Kathleen Benson ’02 graduated from John Carroll University with a Masters degree in Psychology in May 2009.  She is presently attending University of Akron of Ohio where she was granted a fellowship and is pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology.

Leah Feroleto ’02 is an Admissions Counselor at Daemen College and lives in Kenmore, NY.

Christine Karl Potratz ’02 is a Graphic Designer with Manzella Marketing Group and lives in Williamsville, NY.

Jennifer Mis Reddinger ’02 is teaching sixth grade at Starpoint Central School and was recently granted her tenure appointment.  She is director of the middle school’s annual talent show and recently earned a Master’s degree in Literacy Education from Buffalo State College.  She lives in Lockport, NY with her husband, Scott.

Shannon Denz Setter ’03 is a teacher for the Global Concepts Charter School.

Nicole Rodgers ’03 is working in Human Resources for The Sherwin-Williams Company and lives in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Meghan Bertovich ’04 on June 1, 2009 was named Women’s Director of Basketball for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).

Sarah Belliotti ‘05 was awarded the Unsung Hero Award at Lafayette College.  This award is presented to students who have worked without concern for personal reward, have been loyal and dedicated, and have not been recognized for their efforts.  Sarah graduated from Lafayette College in May, 2009.

Ali Hejmowski ’05 graduated magna cum laude from Canisius College in May 2009 with a degree in Clinical Psychology.  She is currently attending Medaille College for a Masters degree in Psychology.

Gaybrielle James ’05 graduated magna cum laude in May 2009 from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Pre-Medicine.  She is presently working as a Project Coordinator at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Amanda Moses ’05 graduated from Niagara University in May 2009 with a degree in Accounting.  She is presently employed with the Lumsden & McCormack accounting firm.

Lisa Bavisotto ’06 has entered her senior year at Slippery Rock University in PA.  She attended a three week dance intensive at Sarah Lawrence University in New York City during the summer of 2009.

Engagements:

Victoria Wagner ‘00
to Caleb Taylor
October 2010

Marriages:

Kathryn Gaiser ‘00
to Joseph Trentley IV
August 21, 2009

Meredith Gerrish ‘01
to Philip Driggs
August 1, 2009
St. Benedict Church

Jennifer Mis ‘02
to Scott Thomas Reddinger
August 1, 2009
Our Lady of Czestochowa

Erin Schalberg ‘03
to James Pautler, Jr.
July 25, 2009

Shannon Denz ‘03
to Dean R. Setter
July 4, 2009.

Births:

Marissa Modica DeMonstoy ’00 and her husband, Keith, on the birth of their daughter, Madeline Grace, on April 26, 2009.

Our sympathies are extended to:

Tanya Felski Gutierrez ’02 on the death of her mother, Linda, on May 7, 2009.