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Class of 2018 Alumnae Inductions

The Class of 2018, along with their families, CJ student body and faculty and staff, celebrated as they became the newest members of the
alumnae community at the annual Alumnae Induction ceremony and breakfast on May 4. Presenting the seniors with the traditional “Sacred
Heart” pin were CJ Advisory Board member and class rep, Maureen Clancy-May ’75 and class rep Kelly Neyer Eves ’02.
“I know that every member of our class is ready to go out and share the love of the heart of Christ with everyone we encounter,” stated
student Induction speaker Nicole Beard ’18. “I have complete faith that we have all developed into morally strong and empowered women,
and although this chapter of our lives may be closing, I know that each and every member of the Cor Jesu Academy class of 2018 is going to
change the world for good.”
“During our induction, I don’t think the meaning struck me until I saw all the alumnae stand with us to sing the alma mater,” said Victoria
Wittgen ’18. “I’m now part of a powerful group of women, and I will always be part of Cor Jesu.”
We congratulate the class of 2018 and “will not forget their spirit true.”
Left: Kelly Neyer Eves ’02 (right) presented the pin to her cousin, Katie Neyer ’18
Center: Claire Beirne, Bridget Schulte, Bridget Burke, Stephanie Jansen and Annmarie Buckley
Right: Alums and their daughters – Front row: Caroline Toczylowski Rice ’92, Ellie Rice ’18, Emily Orr ’18, Mary Firman Orr ’82, Caroline Orr ’18, Laura Tonsi Perano ’86, Hannah
Perano ’18, Debbie Bayer McCaslin ’91, Katie McCaslin ‘18;
Back row: Maggie Kuntz ’18, Jeannie Huddleston Kuntz ’89, Fiona Gannon ’18, Gretchen Walters Gannon ’86, Olivia DuCharme ‘18, Maria Sternitzky DuCharme ’86, Meghan
Burgess ’18, Angie Wicker Burgess ’91

Alumnae Impart Professional Insights to CJ Students at 2018 Career Day

Thirty alumnae represented more than 30 industries at the Counseling Department’s bi-
annual Career Day for all CJ students on March 27, 2018. Two alumnae, Ligaya Figueras ’90
and Betsy Homan ’05, Skyped in from Atlanta and Chicago, respectively, to talk with the
students “live.”
Careers in Arts, Entertainment & Sports / Business / Health & Medicine / Media & Social
Sciences / Public & Social Services / STEM were represented, giving students a taste of what
is involved in a plethora of career opportunities, as they look toward college and beyond.
Following the presentations, the alumnae were treated to a networking lunch, compli-
ments of the Alumnae Association.
Thank you to the following alumnae panel participants who took time out of their busy
schedules to share their knowledge and expertise with our students:

Sue Albers ‘98 Cathy Hood-Judkins ‘90 Laura Alexander O’Connor ‘98
Melissa Stumpf Bommarito ‘08 Jessica Beckemeier Kershenski Emma Palleja ‘09
Lisa Vander Pluym Casciola ‘95 ‘94 Shelley Hintmann Schmidt ‘06
Hannah Castellano ‘03 Julie Young Knox ‘92 Michelle Putney Seliner ‘90
Sarah Van Vickle-Chavez ‘97 Allison Kreutzjans ‘04 Alex Smith ‘09
Maddie Faust ‘10 Ally Lesko ‘08 Emily Stahl ‘10
Ligaya Figueras ‘90 Becky Cyr Materniak ‘03 Alexandria Garavaglia Wilson ‘93
Meg Dierkes Fisher ‘94 Sami Maurer ‘11 Cate Wittgen ‘81
Lisa Holtmann Frankovic ‘08 Laura Miles ‘96 Marilyn Mentzer Zipfel ‘87
Val Schremp Hahn ‘93 Erica Oppelz Mpoy ‘04
Betsy Homan ‘05 Kelly Wiese Niemeyer ‘95

Top right: Some of the alumnae who offered their professional insights at Career Day
Bottom right: Students listened to the Media & Social Services panel, including Skyping with Ligaya Figueras ’90