Wednesday, February 22, 2023

HIGHLIGHT

Don't Miss Out on McAuley's Pub Night!

There is still time to get your tickets for McAuley's Pub Night! Join us this Saturday, February 25 from 6:30-10:30PM for a night of fun featuring pub food, an open bar, live music, a silent auction, games, and more. 

If you can't join us in person, you can still bid on over 90 exciting auction items—including some experiences with a few familiar GMA faces (shown below)! The auction is live now, until 9:30PM on Saturday.

This year, our McAuley's Pub Night proceeds will fund classroom enhancements to advance Gwynedd Mercy's "She is the Future" strategic plan initiatives in academic innovation and wellness and a new school golf cart to support extracurricular activities and event accessibility.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 25, 2023

McAuley’s Pub Night

Bring your family and fellow alumnae for a (21+) night of pub food and drink, games, and plenty of Irish craic to support your alma mater.

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March 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2023, 6:30-8PM

Lenten Prayer Series

All are invited to walk the Lenten journey with our Mercy Community as we pray, share insights, and support one another in our Christian call to embody the love of God in our world.

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March 10-11, 2023 at 7PM

Spring Play: Little Women

Enjoy Louisa May Alcott's classic story about the March sisters' journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War.

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March 18, 2023, 9:30-11:30AM

Character Breakfast

Join the Mercy Effect Club for a magical morning! All your favorite characters will be in attendance including Princess Anna and Princess Elsa, Buzz, Woody, Cinderella, Moana, Captain America, Captain Marvel, and so many more. 

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March 21, 2023, 7:30PM

Class Agent Zoom Call

All Class Agents are asked to join three annual Zoom meetings to hear updates from the school, ask questions, and share best practices.

Learn more about being a Class Agent

April 24-28, 2023

One Week for GMA

Help support your alma mater and the Mercy Fund during our annual week of giving.

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CHARACTER BREAKFAST

ALUMNAE ON CAMPUS

Krista Stefkovic Atlas, Esq. '12, Associate Attorney at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Brooke Morris-Chott, MPS '01, Communications & Engagement Manager at the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Meghan Campbell Costello '12, Integration Manager at Frito Lay
Jennifer Omana Lising '91, Associate Vice President for Finance at Delaware Valley University
Cara Marzano, D.P.T. '99, Physical Therapist at the Philadelphia Flyers
Isha Mehta '00, Vice President, Television Business and Legal Affairs at Miramax

Natalie Pisch '14, Marketing Strategy Associate at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Jessica Azar Thornton '03, Detached Duty for Coast Guard Headquarters Office of Marine Environmental Response
Elizabeth Valucci '10, Facialist and Owner of Elizabeth Valucci Skincare Studio
Colonel Marlena Ventresca Parker '86, United Airlines 777 Pilot
Gabrielle Vicari '08, Senior Historian at NTM Engineering
Elizabeth White '11, Program Specialist at the Library of Congress

Would you like to participate in the next Career Day? Sign up for Gwynedd Force and be sure to keep your profile updated so we can see what you've been up to.

MINSTRY & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Help Replenish Strawberry Market!

The following items are high need at this time:

• new baby onesies
• new little girl under wear
• new little girl socks
• new little boy underwear
• new little boy socks
• all foods products (non canned)

How to support Strawberry Market:

• Purchase items directly from the Strawberry Mansion Pantry Target Wish List and ship to Alison McGrorty-Crotts, M.D., M.P.H. '04.
• Drop items off in a bin located inside Gwynedd's front door.
• Purchase a Target gift card and send it to strawberrymarketsmhc@gmail.com.
• Send money via Venmo to @Ali-McCrotts.
• Make a check out to Alison McGrorty-Crotts.

SPRING PLAY

Artwork by Paige Jalosinski '23

Come See Little Women

Gwynedd will put on its annual spring play, Little Women, on March 10 and 11, 2023 at 7PM. Come enjoy this classic coming-of-age story with friends and family!

Little Women is based on the book by Louisa May Alcott, about four young women who struggle to overcome the trials of keeping up appearances whilst battling poverty and awaiting news of the fate of their father who is fighting in the Civil War.

ALUMNAE SURVEY

Help Guide Gwynedd's Academic Strategic Plan

With the success of Gwynedd's “She Is the Future” strategic plan, the School is eager to carry the momentum forward by embarking upon a new strategic plan that is singularly focused on academics. As with all strategic plans, we recognize that the feedback of our community will fuel our forward-thinking direction, and that our progress relies on the voices of our students, alumnae, faculty, and parents. 

We are now reaching out to community members with opportunities for surveys and forums, tailored to gather your unique perspectives and experiences about the academic program at Gwynedd. Please take five or ten minutes to respond to the alumnae-focused survey to help us with this project. Thank you!

THE MONARCH IMPACT PODCAST

CLASS NOTES

Submit Your Class Notes!

Did you have a baby? Celebrate a personal or professional milestone? Receive a degree or award? Get married? Fill out the form linked below to notify us!

And if you are preparing to get married or have a baby—let us know! We'd love to send you a GMA flag for your reception or a GMA bib for your little one. And be sure to snap photos, tag @gmahighschool on Instagram, and submit them with the Class Notes form.

Mercy Sisters Reunite

Lehigh University sophomore Ellen Malone '21 visited her classmate Alannah Cunningham '21 at Villanova University to dance the night away at the Delta Delta Delta sorority formal.

TODAY AT GMA

Register for Summer Camps

Registration is now open for Summer at Gwynedd! GMA is offering programs in STEM, Athletics, Performing Arts, and more.

• Camp Inspire: A full-day, week-long "confidence camp" designed to expose girls to a STEAM field while also teaching them to develop their sense of purpose and self-worth from within
• Athletics: Volleyball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Tennis
• Arts: Private Music Lessons and Triple Threat Theater Camp

In-School Garden Flourishes

Did you know that Gwynedd's STEM Department has its very own Fork Farm Hydroponic Garden? Students planted and grew lettuce at the beginning of January, which was recently harvested and distributed. 

Sophomore is Awarded for Writing

Please join us in a round of applause for Matilda French '25 as we proudly congratulate her impressive literary achievement. Last Fall, Matilda entered a creative writing competition sponsored by the Philadelphia Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Her piece was entitled, "Growing with Grief" and explored her feelings in the aftermath of her father's death. Recently, Matilda was informed that her entry has earned the Silver Key award.

Students Learn About Preventing Gun Violence

The Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern of nonviolence has been selected as a focus for this academic year. With that in mind, the DEIJ department hosted Sarah Jones, an organizer for CeaseFire PA, to speak with and educate our students about gun violence in PA, in an effort to raise awareness and end the epidemic of gun violence. CeaseFire PA works to educate and advocate for safer communities and an end to gun violence. They have galvanized the public to advocate for solutions, partnering with those most impacted. Their goal is to ensure that those closest to these issues receive the support they need and deserve.

Club Members Create Calming Art

Students in the Meditation and Mindfulness Club used watercolors to create neurographic art, which is known for being therapeutic. Through the scribbled lines and unlimited outcomes, it is easy to disconnect from daily stresses, build a connection with the subconscious, and find a sense of freedom. 

Middle Schoolers Invited to Learn About VR

Middle school girls are invited to join TechGirlz for an "Introduction to Virtual Reality" workshop on March 18th at 9AM. In this workshop, students will code their own virtual spaces and explore them through VR headsets. Get ready to practice block coding, scene-creating in CoSpaces, and VR navigation while creating your own virtual reality game!

STAY IN TOUCH

Please send any personal or professional updates, questions about how to get involved with GMA, or other inquiries to the Director of Alumnae Engagement Erin Reimel Clements '12 at ereimel@8782325.com.

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