Time sure flies...even faster than when we
are in high school! Since we last touched base, many good things have
transpired. The good news is that donations and pledges have been coming
in. What
seemed, at first, like an unattainable idea...is now a light at the end
of the proverbial tunnel.
Melanie Grimm recently sent out a mailing to our database. Here is more
information on how you can make this dream happen:
Letter of Appeal
to AND ALUMS
Levels
of Giving
Vision 2009
Letter of Intent
“Do not go
where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a
trail”
Emerson
We were saddened, yet rejoice, to hear
that Connie Gass Kinsella, Class of 1933, passed on to her heavenly
reward. Her life exemplified what it meant to be a graduate of the
Academy. Her life was dedicated to helping her family, her community,
and her church. She wrote about some of her experiences on the AND
website. Click HERE to read about her
days at the Academy. We are grateful that Connie became a "Crusader"
even after her passing by leaving a $7500.00 legacy to Althoff in the
name of the Academy. Besides her sisters, Connie's daughter, JoAnn
Kinsella Nadler, Class of '65, graduated from AND.
There is another way to donate to future
projects in the name of the Academy, When you go to a funeral and the
family requests that you make "a donation of one's own choice," why not
make that donation to the Althoff building fund in the name of the
Academy? When a classmate passes, it would be nice to remember them with
a donation to the fund, as well. Remember, that after we secure the
naming rights, we have other goals to reach.
The
future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Show your AND Spirit!!
Cheer, cheer for Old Notre Dame
Wake up the echoes cheering her name,
Send the volley cheer on high,
Shake down the thunder from the sky!
Do you have reunion news?
How
about some pictures?
Do you have any current news that you would like to
share on this e-newsletter?
Do you have some memories/pics of your class
that were unique?
Would you share them?
This website will grow with your
memories!! Please contact Marilyn Niemann Kinsella (class of 1965) at
markinsella19@hotmail.com
for comments.
When you come across those old pics, send 'em
my way. Who knows how that old snap will spark some memory.
The Class of 1965
will celebrate their 45th Class reunion on Saturday, September 18, 2010,
from 6-11. Place TBA. It is the evening of the All-Alum Gathering. You
can make it a day of memories! Contact Barb Johnson, if you are not on
the mailing list.
barb@jpisites.com
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Snips and Snaps
The Academy Seal of Approval
AND Faces on Facebook!!
Since forming the AND group on
Facebook, 45 members have joined up. It's been interesting to get some
notes from our fellow classmates. Here are some Snips and Snaps from our
AND ALUM Wall:
“School's
out, Memories past, Don't ever doubt, Our friendship will last.”
Hi to All, Like others, I am
new to Facebook and got on just to try to find
a few high school & college friends and to try
to catch up on their lives. I am Katie Ward
now but was Kathleen Burns when I was at AND,
Class of '64. I see a couple of others from
that class and look forward to connecting with
them....
I have been in the Chicago area since 1968 but
get back to the St. Louis area a couple of
times of year to visit family. They mostly all
live in MO now. I am looking forward to
reconnecting and to learning about former
classmates on Facebook.
Kathleen
Marnie Braun
Hi,
Guys, this is
Marian Gashgarian,
now Marian (
Marnie) Braun. I
graduated in 1964.
I live in Shell
Knob, MO 63 miles
SW of Springfield,
MO. Would love to
come to one of the
get-togethers --
so schedule one
over a weekend. I
own and operate
Meadowbrook
Equestrian Center.
Here, I give
riding lessons,
clinics, shows,
board and train.
We do dressage,
eventers and
hunter jumper
horses. We also
raise the Irish
Warmbloods and
Irish Sporthorses.
Yes, I still ride
every day. It
keeps you young!
Come and see me if
you are ever near
Table Rock Lake.
We are about 40
miles from Branson
around the other
side of the lake.
I am on Facebook -
just look up
Marnie Braun.
Marnie
Joy Hindman Jenkins There must be someone out there on FB from the class of '57!
Hi to all. I too am new to Facebook.I get a little better each day. Thanks to Marilyn for setting this up. I have lived in the 'area' all my life. We moved to Waterloo 11 years ago. I have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Rocky and I have been married for 42years. I still work at Memorial Hospital-37years. I work in the Out Patient Surgery area-no holidays and no weekends. We enjoy hiking, reading, movies, yardwork/gardening, anything related to grandchildren and their sporting activities, gin and tonic Sunday's and our new puppy, Bud, a Golden Retriever. Go AND!!!!
Becky (Czerny) Canterbury
I would love to hear from any Class of 1967 members.
Hi Everyone! This is Mary Ellen Sullivan Sliment - so now you have both of the Mary Ellen's from the class of 1965! I've only been on FB for about 6 months, but I've found it to be a great way to keep in touch with all my family & friends across the US. I was widowed 1 1/2 years ago. I have lived... in St. Louis for over 40 years and 2 of my daughters - Laura and Karen - live nearby. My daughter, Anne and her husband, Jeff, live in Chicago and I just learned in July that they are expecting their first baby in February - my 10th grandchild. My oldest just started high school. Some of my favorite things to do are, naturally, hanging with the children and watching their sports, golf, hiking, bowling, reading, geocaching and travel. My mother (she's almost 87) and I are going to Italy & Greece next month - can't wait.
Hi everyone. This is Mary Ellen Budde Wittenberg.
I had a great time at the last reunion in 2005. I am living in Denver. I am a widow now for 12 years. I have been with Continental Airlines for 39 years. I am working at the Denver airport at Continental so if you are in the airport stop by and say hi. I will finally be a grandma in December. I have my son and daughter in law in Denver and my daughter is in Las Vegas.
I do miss Belleville and love coming home. It is always great seeing all of my ND and Althoff family.
Mary Ellen
Hi Everybody ~This is Kathy (Cassin) Crismon, class of `64. I live in the west end of Belleville (some of us haven't traveled far from the homeland.) After 13 years in a super job in Marketing with the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, my position was eliminated in recent months. The job search situation in today's economy is lots of fun (which I hope no one else has the joy of experiencing.) If anyone knows of an opportunity, contact me at kscrismon@yahoo.com - Would love to hear from you!
Or you can contact me anyway just to say hi & catch up!
All Facebook users: There is now an Academy of Notre Dame, Belleville, IL group. Check it out and join in on the conversation and updates. Just click the group icon at the bottom of
your home page to find it. You can post on the wall that is there, but
others have to go onto the site to read it. However, I found a nifty way to write to all the members, and
the post shows up in their email! Just go to the left side of the page towards the top. There is a list of commands. One is "message to all members". Just click on that
to write and your message will go the members' email boxes. However, if you wish, you can also post it on the Wall. Hope to see you there!! Marilyn
The Class of 1954 recently had their 50th Class Reunion. I was hoping for a report with some pictures. Please share. I'd love to show them in the next issue. Anyone??
Does this bring back memories? The Living Rosary was always the highlight of our spring. Can you guess what year this was? Click HERE for the answer
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