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WomanofHeart academic and personal potential, ide- It is a Perfect Time to Get Involved as an Alumnae Class Rep
ally preparing her for top universities in
India or abroad.
Our classes have low student-teacher We are at a time within the Alumnae represent the connection between CJA
ratios and use innovative pedagogy to Association where we are experienc- and your class, which is so important
Empowered intellectually, spiritually and morally, graduates promote critical and creative thinking. ing great momentum and energy! in bridging that gap that exists once
serve as responsible members of the global community. We have over 5,600 alumnae, and we you leave the halls of CJ. Volunteering
Yuwa School is closely connected with have a great foundation of alumnae to represent your class is also a great

Rose Thomson Gastler ’08 single day: horror, joy, sorrow, shock, Yuwa’s soccer programs. Every girl events and new initiatives in place. It way to give back to CJA.
in the school is also part of a football
gratitude. When he went back to the is a very exciting time with the new So, if you are looking for a way to
UK, he said he could spend day after team. Almost all the older students are
“It is our choices that show who we youth coaches who lead soccer sessions gymnasium and student commons get involved at your alma mater and
truly are, far more than our abilities.” day physically comfortable but emo- for younger girls. The older students opening in August, and we are eager you are wishing you could reconnect
-JK Rowling tionally numb. India made him feel, to get alums back on campus to see with your former classmates and keep
Rose Thomson Gastler never imagined that above all else, alive. Five years later, I use coaching as a way to pay for their all the great things happening here! your class spirit strong for many years
spending time in India in 2012, after hav- understand what he meant. It is not an own school fees, eliminating at least So this year, we reestablished the to come, here’s your chance!
ing earned a B.A. in international relations easy place to live, but India makes me some of the pressure their families put
at Hendrix College and having received on them to drop out and get married. Alumnae Class Rep Program, and For additional information about
the post-graduate Walker Fellowship to feel alive. we are excited to share that of the 58 becoming a class rep, contact Director Cor Jesu Advisory Chair Tina Burniski Klocke ’78 spoke
study the use of sports to help girls, would Describe the specific work you are do- What have you found to be the most alumnae classes, 35 classes have reps of Alumnae Relations Patty Ferrara with alums who attended the June 14 Class Rep
lead her to the most significant life choice ing and are responsible for as Yuwa’s important and/or rewarding aspect of Happy Hour, explaining the vital role that class reps
she had made up to that time. Nor had education director. your work in Jharkhand? assigned! ’85 at pferrara@corjesu.org or at are for the Alumnae Association. Thirty-five CJ alums
she fathomed that one day, she would The most rewarding part of working We kicked off the class rep pro- 314.842.4429, ext. 266. have volunteered to serve as Alumnae Class Reps.
found a school for girls in Hutup village in For the past five years, I’ve been in Jharkhand is watching the girls grow gram with a Class Rep Happy Hour
Jharkhand. But she has. And those choices living in Hutup village in Jharkhand,
show exactly who she truly is. a state in eastern India, where six out into sharp, resilient, capable young on May 3, and because that event
For Rose and her husband, Franz women. They give me real hope that was a success and we had several
Gastler, living their vocation in India is a of 10 girls drop out of school and be- they will be able to bring about more more alums come on board after
dream-come-true. Franz founded Yuwa come child brides. I am inspired by the Plan now to participate in Alumnae I.N.C.
in 2009, a non-government, non-profit resilience and dedication of the girls at systematic change in the future. When that initial meeting, we held a second
organization that uses football and educa- you compare the girls in Yuwa School class rep meeting on June 14. An- Last January, we launched the first Alum- permanent entry-level positions,
tion to empower girls and combat child Yuwa School. Despite all its challenges, to any other girl in this area, the con- other class rep event is being planned nae I.N.C. (Internship Networking Con- receive password to alumnae résumés
marriage. And Rose founded Yuwa School I absolutely love my job. nections), a Cor Jesu program designed
for girls, which she started in 2015. In an For two years, I coordinated after- trast is so extreme that you may not for the fall, so stay tuned for more to facilitate connections between our SEPT. 18:
email interview, Rose shared the passion believe they’re really from the same details. college-aged alumnae and organizations • Registration opens for college-aged
that brought her to India and where those school tuition classes for Yuwa. But background. “I am so excited to be volunteer- seeking candidates for internships. Of the CJ alumnae.
life dreams may lead her and Franz in the it wasn’t enough. Although the girls 23 companies and over 50 students who • Alums complete registration form,
future. were gaining confidence and life skills Girls in this area grow up believing ing as a class rep,” stated Colleen participated, nearly one third of CJ alum- upload résumé within career
category(ies) of their choosing.
When you were awarded the Walker through the programs, they were fall- that they are worth less than everyone Barry ’11. “Cor Jesu shaped me in nae landed a summer internship through
this first-of-its-kind program! With several
Fellowship, did you have any expecta- ing further behind academically. With- else in their home – they are unaware more ways than I can count, and I new organizations already on board for OCT-DEC:
tions of how your experience might of their own rights, rarely receive an wanted to find a way to give back. As 2018, and the exciting addition of perma- • Alumnae and Corporations/
impact you? Were you surprised by out a quality education, these girls a class rep, I can continue to spread nent entry-level opportunities, we expect Organizations view I.N.C. web page
your response? would very likely drop out of school education and don’t know how to keep this year’s event to be bigger and better for matches and begin contacting one
another.
Although I didn’t intend to stay in and become child brides. Without a themselves healthy. They don’t even the word about the amazing place than ever!
India so long, I’m not surprised that quality education, they would stay have the confidence to make eye con- Cor Jesu is and keep my classmates The 2017-18 event will be held on JAN. 4, 2018:
• Networking Event at Cor Jesu:
I have. My first day in India, I asked trapped in the cycle of poverty, abuse tact. Girls in Yuwa School, however, up to date on all the new and exciting January 4, 2018. Our goal is to increase Opportunity to make in-person
the internship opportunities available for
a British man in Mumbai why he had and alcoholism that is rampant in this make eye contact immediately. They things that are always taking place at 2018, so if you work for a company that contact and pursue next steps!
lived in India region. bombard visitors with questions, speak our great alma mater!” may be interested in accessing potential For more information, visit www.
so long – at In April 2015, I founded Yuwa up about injustices in their homes and We are still looking for dedicated, hires from this pool of amazing young corjesu.org/INC or contact Patty Ferrara
women, please let us know!
that point, he School: a low-cost, all-girls school that communities, and can speak intel- energetic alums who would like to And, if you are a CJ college-age alum- ’85, Director of Alumnae Relations at
pferrara@corjesu.org.
had been there enables every student to reach her ligently about their future goals and carry on the legacy of their class by na or recent college graduate, please Be sure to put January 4, 2018, on
for about 10 full potential and develop leadership ambitions. serving as a Class Rep! A Class Rep’s make note of the following important your calendar! We look forward to “con-
dates for your chance to participate in
years. He told skills. This year, we have 89 students How did Cor Jesu help prepare you to role is simple but vital. We believe the 2017-18 I.N.C. Program. necting” with you!
me that India enrolled in grades 1-10 (we are add- “transform the world through your the purpose of the class rep role at AUG. 7:
faith, compassion, integrity and impas-
made him feel ing a grade every year up to 12). Our sioned service”? CJ to be one of our most valuable • Registration opens for companies CORPORATE
things every goal is to have each girl reach her full When working on Yuwa School, I resources. As the voice of your class- • Companies complete I.N.C. registration PARTNERS
I nitiative
mates and the alumnae office, you
Rose visited Cor Jesu this past spring with two of her students, who spoke at the Continued on page 24 form, post internships and/or
Microsoft Convention.