Onyx Anneau Fall 2021

Annette Schipp, SP ’53: July 14, 2021. ALUMNI NOTA BENE AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Mary Ann Lovenstein ’54: May 3, 2021.

Margaret Kelly Deputy ’64: June 21, 2021.

Leona Fuller Boland ’65: March 14, 2021.

Ellen Rubinate Webster ’65: June 3, 2021.

Sondra Cornelius Wellman ’54: Jan. 10, 2021. Sister of Cecilia Cornelius ’62 (deceased) and Melissa Cornelius Mates ’67 . Daughter of Cecilia Guedelhoefer Cornelius ’32 (deceased). Aunt of Alice Sherfick Shelton ’87 .

Patricia “Pat” Johnson Howey ’05 published her first book, “Special Education – Plain and Simple. A Quick Guide for Parents, Teachers, Advocates, Attorneys, and Others” in June 2021. It is the first in a series of books on special education and is available as an e-book and a paperback on Amazon. Pat is a paralegal for the law firm of Connell Michael Kerr, LLP in Carmel, Ind.

Anne Klein Schank ’66: June 14, 2021.

Myrna Skallerup ’66: Feb. 2, 2020.

Kathleen Parr Brentlinger ’69: May 25, 2021.

Joan Russo Malatesta ’55: April 8, 2021.

Joan Genovese ’71: November 2000.

Anne Fenton Seyer ’55: June 1, 2021.

MARRIAGES

Margaret Scully Crawford ’76: June 17, 2021. Sister of Kathleen Scully Hayes ’76 .

Landry Neely ’56: July 16, 2021. Daughter of Lillian Landry Neely ’17 (deceased). Niece of Ruth Landry Bass ’19 (deceased). Sister of Mary Neely Poff ’58 . Sister-in-law of Judith Unruh Neely ’58 . Aunt of Peggy Neely Arnold ’69 and Susan Neely Turchick ’84 (deceased).

Jennifer Cassidy Bierhaus ’11 was married to Zach Bierhaus on June 19, 2021.

Marie Assaf ’77: May 18, 2021.

BIRTHS

Mary Lois Wolter Ewalt ’78: May 22, 2021.

Cayla VanHoose Markham ’06 and Josh - boy, Henry James - June 22, 2021.

Helen Goetz Anderson ’92: March 17, 2021.

Roberta Cleary Stier ’59: March 15, 2021.

ALUMNI DEATHS

Colleen Johnson North ’92: May 28, 2021.

Mary Patricia Cummings, SP ’61: April 12, 2021. Sister of Mary Julia Cummings, SP ’57 (deceased).

Ann Vincent Siemer, SSND, ’95G: March 14, 2020.

Mary Louise O’Connor, SP ’61: May 3, 2021.

Jane Sullivan Baylor ’51: May 5, 2021.

Roberta Boshears ’01: June 10, 2019.

Florence Norton, SP ’62: April 2, 2021.

Joan Birchler Franklin ’53: July 20, 2021. Mother of Anne M. Franklin ’78 and Kathleen Franklin Peterson ’81 . Grandmother of Sarah Flak Feigel ’09G .

Lawanda Edmondson Appman ’02: January 24, 2016.

Mary Jo Hammerstein Bridgford ’64: May 8, 2021.

1 9 2 CELEBRATING THE WOODS RING 1 0 0 Y E A R S 2 2 – 2 0 2

The Woods Ring turns 100 in 2022! Tradition is deeply rooted at SMWC. One of the longest and most recognizable traditions is our beloved onyx ring… encircling fingers young and ‘round her heart. As students and families look forward to the March 26, 2022, Ring Ceremony, it is our hope you will help the College as we celebrate. The Woods Ring represents a century of memories and moments for our SMWC family. Please help us collect this history by sharing your stories and photos – part of the rich legacy and tradition of this emblematic icon. With your help, a commemorative book will be published and available for purchase. Be sure to update your contact information with the Alumni Office so that you stay informed about all the exciting opportunities at The Woods. Call 888-769-0013 or visit smwc.edu/keepintouch. Share your Woods Ring story, Ring Day memories, special photos and more at alumni@smwc.edu.

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