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MSJ APRIL 2013 NEWSLETTER  
 
 

MSJ'S ONE-ACT PLAY "IRENE" PUBLIC PERFORMANCE - APRIL 3RD  

MSJ's winter one act play, "Irene,"  written by director Jennifer Bagley, is based on the "story circle" accounts by Vermonters about their experiences with tropical storm Irene in 2011. Vermont Folklife visited many of the hardest hit towns after Irene, and using their oral history sound equipment, recorded the eye witness narratives in the hardest hit towns throughout the state. MSJ's play is based on accounts mainly from Mendon and Rochester, and tells the story through the actual words of Vermonters how the state reacted to and recovered from the devastation. The play will be one of five high school one acts performed at MSJ at the drama festival they are hosting on Saturday, March 23rd. A public evening performance is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:30pm, where we invite a wide range of local Vermonters who were so instrumental in the recovery efforts.   

 

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - APRIL 4TH 

College Admissions  

MSJ is proud to host a roundtable discussion open to all interested Rutland area middle school and high schoolers. The discussion will discuss tips in preparing college applications, what college admissions are looking for, how to maximize financial aid packages and why students need to be aware of college admissions as freshman in high school. The roundtable discussion will be followed by a Q+A moderated by John Valente '84

** Did you know that average MSJ '12 graduate received $54,000 in scholarships? And that St. Michaels College offers automatic $5,000 annual scholarships that are awarded to qualified students?**  

 

Panelists include:
Elizabeth Borge:  Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission, Boston College  

Jackie Murphy:   Director of Admissions, St. Michaels College

Ralph Musella:    President, VT College Counseling

Keturah Tallon:   Guidance Counselor, Mount Saint Joseph Academy

 

When:   April 4, 2013 from 6-8pm

Where:  MSJ Library, 127 Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT

Who:    Open to all Rutland County Parents and Students!

RSVP to Keturah Tallon, MSJ Guidance Counselor at [email protected] or 802-115-0151

 
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TASTE OF RUTLAND - APRIL 11th
Bring your taste buds on Thursday, April 11th at 6PM to the MSJ gym! This year's 22nd Annual Taste of Rutland is sure to be a sell out!! Numerous area restaurants contribute their signature dishes to help make this annual get together a rousing success. Reserve a table of any size and bring your friends. Ticket price is $25 per person with advance ticket sales only!  Call MSJ at 775-0121

or email Kathy Bove at [email protected].   

 

UPCOMING EVENTS      

MSJ Meet and Greets!
A great chance to meet other prospective students, current MSJ families and MSJ Administration. Come socialize and meet other parents! All ages are welcome.  

RSVP: Keturah Tallon, Guidance Director, [email protected].   

Tuesday, April. 23rd - 7-9pm Brandon/Pittsford/Proctor:"Clubhouse Grille" at Proctor/Pittsford Country Club-Hosted by owner and MSJ Alum Patty Sabotka ' 77. Directions at www.proctor-pittsford.com

Thursday, April 25th - 7-9pm Rutland Town/Mendon- Hosted by Sugar and Spice   

Route 4, Mendon. www.vtsugarandspice.com

Monday, April 29th - 7-9pm Castleton/Fair Haven: Hosted by John and Pam Rehlen at Blue Cat Bistro, 575 Main St, Castleton.  www.bluecatcastleton.com 

  
ALUMNI  AND FRIENDS 

Kaitlyn Gawet, MSJ '12, recently became a member of the National Society of Collegiate Honors. The NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation's only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. Kaitlyn is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is studying psychology and sociology with a concentration on criminology. Congratulations, Kaitlyn! 

 

Do you have alumni and friends news?  Please send it to [email protected].

 

REUNIONS    

2nd Annual Alumni and Friends Happy Hours! 

Boston: April 18th from 6-8pm at Eastern Standard Restaurant, 528 Commonwealth Ave, Kenmore Square. Please RSVP to [email protected].    

NYC: April 25th from 6-8pm Ryan Birkenhead ('92) is the current owner and will be hosting at his latest venture, The Penny Farthing, 103 3rd Avenue at 13th Street. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Burlington: Joanne LaBrake-Muehlberger will be hosting this year's gathering on Friday, May 17th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Kathy Bove at [email protected].

 

2013 Reunions! Let MSJ assist in your reunion planning! Opportunities to tour the school are available and we can provide you with alumni contact information to help get the word out! Contact Kathy Bove: [email protected].    

 

1963 Reunion and Golden Graduation! MSJ will host the Class of 1963 for their Golden Graduation at this year's MSJ commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7 at St. Peter's Church at 6:00pm. The Class has plans for other graduation activities during the weekend, if you have not heard from the reunion organizers, please contact Kathy Bove in the MSJ Development office (802) 775-0151.

 

1967 Reunion! The Class of 1967 is planning a reunion for the weekend of August 23rd and 24th. There will be a get-together on Friday evening, August 23rd, but the details are not firmed up as yet. On Saturday, August 24th the reunion will be at the Summit Lodge in Killington. There will be more details to follow. Please contact Diane Frankiewicz Pawlusiakat at  [email protected] or George Hooker at [email protected] with updated contact information or with any questions.   

 

1968 Reunion!

The Class of 1968 will be having their class reunion this August 9th and 10th. All Classmates are requested to email Linda Fredette Baker at  [email protected] with their updated contact information - whether you are interested in the reunion or not -- so that the class representatives can contact you in the future.         

                           

1973 Reunion! Save the Date!!! Members of the MSJ Class of 1973 are planning a reunion for July 27, 2013 at the Palms Restaurant in Rutland, VT (note this is a change in venue). An informal gathering will take place on Friday, July 26th at a time and place still to be determined. Please contact Ric Reardon at  [email protected] or Anne Shortle at [email protected] if you have additional questions or ideas for the reunion. See you there!

 

1983 Reunion! Interested in planning our 30th class reunion? Please contact Mary Lou (Tedesco) Harvey at [email protected] or (802) 236-3485. Hope to hear from you!

  

1988 Reunion! We are working on developing the plan for a combined RHS and MSJ class of 1988 reunion. Looking at Labor Day Weekend. If you are interested in helping coordinate the event contact Sam Welch at (706) 289-4926.

 

1993 Reunion! The class of 1993 is having its 20 year reunion on Aug 17th. Please contact Misty Fox at [email protected], Brandi Morris at [email protected], or Matt Curran at [email protected]
 

Food Collection for Rutland Community Cupboard  

The MSJ Social Justice Club will be collecting non-perishable  

food items every week until the end of the school year. We will food donation

be collecting these items to help feed those

in need in our community, (nearly one fourth of the entire city's population). A donation box will be located in the Main Office for those who would like to donate food items during the school week.  

Members of the Social Justice group will deliver donated items  

to the Rutland Community Cupboard every Friday afternoon. 

  

Registrations and Financial Aid for 2013-2014 School Year due July 1, 2013.

Registration is open for the 2013-14 MSJ School Year. Registration Forms are available on the MSJ Web Site, www.msjvermont.org, under the Admissions menu.  The $6,100 tuition can be paid on an annual and semi-annual payment plans directly to the school, or a 10 month payment plan is also offered.  In order to be considered for financial aid, please submit a registration form and $175 registration fee by April 30th.  MSJ uses FACTS www.factsmgt.com to determine need for financial aid.

 

DONATE TODAY

2013 Tax Advantage! Did you know that donors age 70� or older may be eligible to transfer a certain amount of funds from their IRA accounts directly to qualified charities without having to pay income taxes on the transfer (expires at the end of 2013). Contact your tax professional to find out how this law might apply to you and whether it might be the best way to make a donation to MSJ. Thanks for your support!

  

Help make education affordable and DONATE HERE for the 2012-13 annual fund or

mail a check to: MSJ, 127 Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701!
Check with your employer to find out if they offer company matches. MSJ is truly grateful for your support.