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alumnae association Alumnae Inductions ~ Class of 2015

Alumnae Night at the Musical Cor Jesu honored its 2015 graduates on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the Alumnae Induc- Graduation speaker
tion Ceremony following the First Friday Liturgy. The event, attended by the 140 Class of 2015
members of the senior class and their families, along with the CJ student body and
Reno Sweeney and the rest of the cast of Anything Goes travelled aboard the “SS American” faculty and staff, emphasized the importance of staying connected through the strong The first female CEO of St.
to the Cor Jesu stage on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, for the Alumnae Night at the Musical! bonds of the Cor Jesu Alumnae Association. Patrick Center since 1983,
Following an appetizer reception in the library for the alumnae and their guests, the After the seniors were presented with the traditional “Sacred Heart” pin that was Laurie Hunsicker Phil-
audience was treated to a delightful evening of music and dancing. created for the Alumnae Association several years ago, Hannah Kroll ’15, shared her lips ’88 spoke to the 140
graduates seated before her,
A special invitation was extended this year to any alumnae who were former cast thoughts of how Cor Jesu prepared her to become an alumna – how Cor Jesu had a reflecting upon the experi-
members or stage crew members of the previous production of Anything Goes, which was tremendous impact on many aspects of her life in faith, compassion and her personal ences she had as a Cor Jesu
last performed on the CJ stage 10 years ago. integrity, to name a few, and she will be forever grateful to the Sisters, faculty, staff and student that helped shape
Amy Doerr ’06 attended the production as a former chorus member. “Having been her fellow classmates for giving her that opportunity. her into the woman she is
today. She urged the Class
in the musicals at Cor Jesu, it was great to go back as an alumna. I was in the chorus of “Cor Jesu has been a part of my life since I was very little,” Nora Thiemann ’13 stat- of 2015 to take what they learned the past four
Anything Goes my junior year, which was the last time it was performed at Cor Jesu. Hard ed. “So, becoming an alum is new for me, and I am very excited to experience my new years while CJ students and combine that with
to believe it was 10 years ago! It is amazing how the dance and chorus numbers come role. The foundations of faith and friendship that began at Cor Jesu have impacted my their unique gifts to transform the world as “re-
back to you after a decade – I was singing along in the audience. The set, costumes and life in a huge way because, through that faith, I made friends who will be part of me sponsible members of the global community.”
In her CEO role, which she assumed in January
choreography looked very similar to our 2004 performance. And the energy, talent, and for the rest of my life, and I have Cor Jesu to thank for that.” 2015, Laurie (who has master’s degrees in social
smiles on the Cor Jesu girls looked exactly the same! I will definitely be back for more After the induction ceremony, the seniors and their guests were invited to a break- work and business administration from Washing-
Alumnae Nights at the Musical.” fast sponsored by the Alumnae Association. ton University in St. Louis) works to equip people
with the essential skills needed to transcend pov-
Photo –Top: JoAnn Bundschuh Gallen ‘73 and her daughter, Katie erty and homelessness. Before taking the helm of
Photo – Bottom: Melissa Stumpf Bommarito ‘08, Lisa Bachmann ‘09 , Melanie Sinak Kornblum ‘08 St. Patrick Center, Laurie worked for the St. Louis
Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Cor Jesu is extremely grateful to Laurie for
inspiring the Class of 2015 to continue the CJ
Toast with the Teachers mission as the newest alumnae.
By the

The Cor Jesu Alumnae Plaza was the place where the fifth annual “Toast with the Teach- numbers
ers” Happy Hour was held on Friday, August 7, 2015. While being treated to appetizers Class of 2015
and beverages, alums from various decades spent the warm summer night socializing with
other alums and members of the CJ faculty, while also having an opportunity to see all the 121 students (96%) from the Class of 2015
reported one or more scholarships.
many exciting changes that have taken place on campus since they graduated.
“My friends and I look forward to this event each year,” said Lexi Scharf ’08. “It’s won- Kathryn Kohnen receives her Alumnae Induction Bright Flight: 71 students (51%)
derful chatting with faculty and staff, wandering the halls and seeing all the progress that’s pin from CJ Music Director and faculty member, National Merit: 7 Finalists; 9 Commended
Kathleen Wobbe Pottinger ‘88
being made. The place seems to look a little different each time we come back, but it’ll Average ACT Score (36): 29
Jessi Grimes ‘11, CJ Principal Sr. Kathleen Mary Average SAT Average (2400): 1902
Coonan, ASCJ, Hilary Mittrucker ‘11, Theresa Han- always feel like the same CJ!”
cock ‘11, CJ Dean of Curriculum and Professional “It was wonderful catching up with former students,” stated CJ faculty member and Class of 2015 grads attend 51 different
Development Jeanne Suda
Science Department Chair Rita Ryan. “I am always amazed by the various careers and ac- colleges or universities.
complishments that our former CJ students are engaged in. They truly are transforming 75 students attend college out of state, and
our world!” 65 will stay in Missouri.
100% of the Class of 2015 will attend a
Jackie Hoell Tiemann ‘87, Mary Barket Wigge ‘87, CJ
Laura Schulz ’98, CJ teacher Linda Rabe Martin ‘67 teacher Jen Ahrens ‘87 four-year college/university.
The four-year scholarship total for the Class
of 2015: $27,109,392.
The average four-year total scholarship
earned per student: $193,639
Of the 50 top-tier national universities in the
US, our most recent graduates were accepted
Pictured are students from the class of 2015 along with their moms who are also alums (from left to right): into 18 and will attend Carnegie Mellon
Sarah Mohrmann and Georgia Peters Mohormann ‘83, Casey Richards and Pat Casso Richards ’72, Ellen University, Georgetown University, Georgia
CJ teacher Sr. Maria Sciaroni, ASCJ, ’09, her mom Dryden and Mary Schwartz Dryden ’83, Julia Pottinger and Kathleen Wobbe Pottinger ’88, Abbey Perano Institute of Technology, University of
Theresa Cusumano Sciaroni ’84, Kay Chitwood and Laura Tonsi Perano ’86, Abby Schmitt and Cindy Horace Schmitt ’79, Darcy Neier and Tracy Hanneke Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania,
Halfmann ’84, President Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ Neier ’79, Courtney Hymes and Julia Suszko Hymes ’84, Maureen Holly and Sue Vonder Haar Holley ’78,
Abby Eleeson and Peggy Manfrede Eleeson, Bridget Hunkins and Michelle Vassel Hunkins ‘95, Hannah Kroll Vanderbilt University and Washington
and Nancy Kramer Kroll ’81, Nora Thiemann and Katie Magee Thiemann ‘81 University in St. Louis.
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