MSJ MARCH 2014 NEWSLETTER |
MSJ '13 Graduates
averaged $100,000 per student in college scholarships! Saint Michael's College offers MSJ graduates enrolling at the College an automatic $20,000 scholarship ($5000 per year).
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NEWS
Mountie Recieves Music Honors
Andrew Lindell, Class of 2014, has been invited to participate in the Vermont All-State Music Festival as a member of the concert band. Andrew was selected through an auditioned process which determined him to be one of the top performing high school saxophonists in the state. The all-state festival will take place May 7-10th at Saint Johnsbury Academy. In addition to Andrew's selection for the Vermont All-State Festival, he was also selected to participate in the Green Mountain Music District V festival earlier this month.
Rallying for A Member of the MSJ Family
 The MSJ community is rallying support for Nolan Alberty, age 2 and a half, who is battling leukemia. Nolan's mom, Mary (Crawford) Alberty graduated from MSJ in 2002. Her sisters Katharine in 2000 and Sarah in 1995. Visit this Facebook Page to learn more about Nolan's story. Please send prayers and positive thoughts, and if you can, there is an opportunity to link to a site to make a donation to help lessen the financial burden that comes with this journey to a cure. If you would like to contact Mary directly, please email her sister Sarah at sarah.crawford.stewart@gmail.com Pictured: The MSJ women's basketball team with a thank you note and wristbands from the Alberty Family. The team dedicated their state semifinal game to Nolan Alberty, and they then won the game to reach the state championship.
Annual Report: You can access our annual report here
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STUDENT NEWS
Class of 2015- Andrew Lindell represented MSJ at the Green Mountain Music District V Festival on Friday, February 7, 2014 at The College of Saint Joseph in Rutland. Andrew joined 65 other students from high schools all over Vermont, on his Alto Saxophone in the High School Symphonic Band. They played selections from Sousa and Revelli. More information can be found here
MSJ Drama Program Presents "Moby Dick"
On Tuesday, March 25th, MSJ's storied drama program will present a comic version of Melville's "Moby Dick." The one act play entails a not very good wooden leg for Ahab (who tends to gets cramps), a 16 foot whale powered by 4 actors, rousing renditions of a well-known song by a merry band of sailors, quick scene changes, and a fight to the finish between Ahab and the whale. Ten actors and eight techies will bring the show to Springfield High school's regional festival on Saturday March 22, and will also bring the production to the Bagley Theatre at MSJ on Tuesday, March 25th. Check the MSJ website (www.msjvermont.org) for show times. Nineteen MSJ one act plays over the past 27 years have been fortunate enough to advance to the state drama festival. MSJ alumni have gone on to participate in both the film and television industries as actors, writers, and producers. This year's production is once again being directed by Jennifer Bagley and Jessica Audette.
Mounties Thrive In Sports
Basketball- The women's basketball team completed a 21-3 season, making it all the way to the state championship! The men's basketball team made it to the quarterfinals again this year. These young teams have a bright future!
Cheerleading- The women's cheerleading team won second place in the state in their division. They earned the right to go to the New England competition!
Indoor Track- Junior Kyle Diezel placed among the top finishers in the 300 and 55 meter dash at the State meet. He played two sports during the winter season, as he was also was a key member of this year's basketball team.
Skiing- Sophomore Lucas Heald had an excellent ski season, including winning a downhill ski meet at Pico. The state championships for skiing were in progress at the time of this newsletter.
Lent is a solemn, reflective season of the liturgical year that is the preparation for Easter. On Ash Wednesday, March 5, at our 10:00 am Mass we received ashes on our foreheads as a reminder that without God we are simply dust. The forty days of Lent recall the forty days Jesus spent in the desert before beginning his public ministry. During Lent we are called to renew ourselves through fasting, prayer and alms giving. Within the Lenten season MSJ students will have opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participate in Stations of the Cross. Along with the Parish of St. Peter the entire school will participate in
filling backpacks for the Residents of Dismas House. These are personal item toiletries
such as toothpaste and shampoo etc. that are placed in backpacks and given to a resident when she/he arrives at Dismas House. The items will be collected through April 11.
MSJ Sports Schedules
are available here.
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ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
MSJ Loses a Devoted Alumna and Friend -Margie Canary 1935-2014
Margie Canary graduated from MSJ in 1952, after an early education by the Sisters of St. Joseph on Convent Avenue. In a sense, she never left Convent Avenue. After graduation she worked in a number of capacities at MSJ until her retirement a few years ago. In 2009 she was in the inaugural class of prestigious honorees in the initial Honor Our Past event. Margie is best remembered as the chief administrative assistant to principals for over 55 years. In that capacity she was usually the first to greet students and her kindness along with her no nonsense attitude resolved many "situations". She was passionate about her work and helped to expand programs at the Mount. Simply, she bled green and gave us a lifetime of passionate and competent service. She is missed much but will never be forgotten.
Beth Garbitelli ('08) is a reporter for the Associated Press in Montpelier. She is covering a range of subjects from crime to
energy policy to state legislation, and was recently a guest on the popular television program "Vermont This Week." When asked about her career, she explained that, "[r]eporting is
a real passion of mine and I think it stems from my enjoyment from talking to people. Sharing people's thoughts and experiences brings stories to life. Including that humanity in articles is always a goal for me when I write." Ms. Garbitelli previously worked in public television in Virginia and in New York City.
Richard Cassidy ('71), Esq., was recently profiled in the Vermont Bar Journal, the official publication of the Vermont Bar Association.
Dave Kinsman, who coached MSJ to a men's basketball state championship in 1984, was named as a member of the Vermont Principals' Association Hall of Fame.
Clarendon Clerk Joyce Pedone ('65) recently retired with much acclaim after three decades of service to the town of Clarendon.
MSJ Yearbooks are Online!!
MSJ Yearbooks are online through the Rutland Historical Society Website from 1939 through 1974! Find them under "Yearbook Archive" section on the MSJ website, www.msjvermont.org, or here.
Do you have alumni and friends news? Awards, births, graduations? We want to know! Please send it to development@msjvermon
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monthly Breakfast-Sunday, March 30th at
8am-12noon for $8.
Support the MSJ Scholarship Fund by attending our monthly breakfast at the MSJ Cafeteria.
MSJ's Taste of Rutland
Bring your taste buds on Tuesday, March 11th at 6PM to the MSJ gym! This year's 23rd 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. Tickets are $25.00 each. Advance ticket sales only! Call MSJ at 775-0151 or email Kathy Bove at kbove@msjvermont.org to reserve your tickets and/or a table.
Shadow Day at MSJ on Thursday, March 13th!
MSJ welcomes all area students currently in grades 7 or above to visit for a day when public schools are closed. Please RSVP electronically by clicking here or contact Keturah Tallon, Guidance Director, at ktallon@msjvermont.org or 775-0151.
The Spark has been Lit!!
The Spark Event, previously known as Spark Your Winter Blues, is a collaborative fundraising effort for Mount Saint Joseph and Christ The King Schools. This is a fantastic evening including hors d'oeuvres, a Silent auction, Live auction, Chinese auction and music/dancing! This year the event will be on
March 29th at the Holiday Inn, Rutland. If you would like tickets, more information or to donate an item/service to the auction, please contact Mary Lou Tedesco Harvey '83 @ 802.236.3485 or harvey1014@comcast.net or Colleen Diezel @802.725.8060 or cowstats@aol.com. Please reserve
Saturday March 29, 2014 for this popular and enjoyable event!
Roundtable Discussion On College Admission on April 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the MSJ Library- MSJ is proud to host a roundtable discussion on college admissions that is open to all families from the surrounding Rutland region. The panelists will discuss tips in preparing college applications, what college admission departments are looking for in applications, and why students need to be aware of the factors in college admissions as freshmen in high school. The roundtable discussion will be followed by a Q+A session. More details will follow in the April newsletter!
Reunions
2014-2015 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: kbove@msjvermont.org
Class of 1979 is holding its 35th Class Reunion on July 19th at the Rutland Country Club. If you know a Class of '79 member, please make sure they know and save the date. The contacts for the reunion are Stephan Thayer (7961@icloud.com) , Lisa Shappy (LShappy253@yahoo.com), Denise Segalia (denisesegalla14@icloud.com) and Marie Tatro Zukowsk (froggs_7@hotmail.com)
Class of 1974 is having its 40th reunion on September 13th at the Rutland Country Club. More details to follow. Contacts are Vic Shappy at vshappy@vmsgc.com or Melinda Medlin Sanborn at msanborn@nahealthcare.com
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DONATE OR VOLUNTEER TODAY
Volunteers Needed to film MSJ events for PEG-TV
We are looking for 3 or 4 of our supporters (parents, alumni, or just someone looking for a fun hobby) who could help us to produce shows of MSJ events. Please contact Kathy Bove, MSJ Development Office at: kbove@msjvermont.org
Donate
MSJ Annual Fund! Help make education affordable and DONATE HERE for the 2013-14 annual fund or mail a check to: MSJ, 127 Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701!
Company Donation Match! Check with your employer to find out if they offer company matches. MSJ is truly grateful for your support.
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