Onyx Fall-Winter 2018

Saint Mary-of-the Woods College

FALL-WINTER 2018

President Dottie King joined the new men's soccer team as they ran down The Avenue on Move-In Day 2018 during their morning run on campus. The President, faculty and staff lined The Avenue to cheer and welcome new students as they drove through the front gates.

Front Cover: L to R: 1st row - Haylie Davenport Beaumont ’16, Erin Harnett Collins ’16 2nd row - Ginger Humphreys Scott ’06, Christine O’Connor ’17G, Danielle O’Connor ’11, Allee Taylor, Danae Brown ’06, Johnathan Utz, Marcella "Marci" Lowry Backer ’90, Shanelle Woll 3rd row - Marie Nohl Comer ’81, Margaret "Peggy" McCormick Platz ’88, Justine Gibson, Veronica "Roni" O’Connor Kindley ’88, Florena "Flo" Perrelle Callahan ’94, Zander Trindle-Brown, Arrika Garcia ’10 4th row - Helen Andrews ’83, Sarah Wichman ’17, Nancy Payonk ’81, Anwyn Payonk, Tonya Ellis, Kathleen "Kathy" Hahn Keiner ’83, Emily Contreraz Scigo ’11 5th row - Shannon Sonderman ’18, Amy Sonderman Woods ’90, Catherine Mickey Saunders ’98, Kymberli Huet Payonk ’86, Catherine Schueth Thomas ’88, Jacob Turner, Tammi Rankins Turner ’97, Alissa Moon ’03, Kathryn "Kathy" Moon ’04, Beth Allard Yoder ’15 and Joel Yoder ’18G

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The Woods - A Family Affair Master of Science in Nursing Builds on a Legacy of Healthcare Creating a Legacy at The Woods Reunion 2018 In Review Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award Frances Murphy Rumely Award New Student Enrollment Profile Move-In Day 2018 Electric Avenue - Homecoming 2018

Centerfold Photo On the Avenue Alumni Viking River Cruise By the Numbers

Photo Album Parting Shot

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods C o l l e g e NEWS FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

FALL/ WINTER

Vol. 93

No. 2

Kristy Fry Editor/Designer Director of Creative Services

Sue Weatherwax Designer/Photographer Associate Director of Creative Services Dianne Frances D. Powell Marketing and Communications Specialist

Dee Reed ’08 Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Karen Dyer Vice President for Advancement

President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., joined Reunion 2018 participants for the annual Walk in The Woods.

Catherine Saunders ’98 Associate Vice President for Advancement

President’s Message

Susan Turner ’14G Senior Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations Heather Tighe Assistant Director of Advancement Services

I recently looked up the meaning of the term, legacy. According to Merriam- Webster, legacy is a gift of money or other personal property that’s granted with terms – often a substantial gift that needs to be properly managed. At first the definition didn’t conform to my thoughts of legacy, especially at Saint Mary-of- the-Woods College, but with more thought, it became more and more perfect! The legacy of sacrificial women leaving their homeland with a mission of faith and a commitment to education and the ensuing years of devotion, forward thinking and persistence is our legacy. It is a substantial gift that has been made to us and needs to be properly managed, cultivated and cared for. This edition of Onyx highlights our honoring of alumni and celebration of our reunion classes alongside move-in day this year - legacy. As you are reading stories of our students and alums, I challenge you to ponder your own Woods legacy. How will your life contribute to the legacy of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? What is different about the work you do because of the legacy you inherited? What gifts will you leave for future generations? Building a future for a college with such a rich and significant past is both our responsibility and privilege. Having vision of the effect we want to have on the world will help us identify the actions necessary to achieve it. Thank you for your commitment to the legacy of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College!

Contributors: Lindsey Richardt ’07

Leah R. Singer Tiffany Stroud

Please send correspondence to: Office of Advancement P.O. Box 70 Saint Mary of the Woods, IN 47876-0070 Phone: (812) 535-5270 Fax: (812) 535-5245 E-mail: alumni@smwc.edu

© 2018 by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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Dottie L. King, Ph.D. President Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained in this Onyx is accurate.

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The Woods —

By Dianne Frances D. Powell A Family Affair

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Maddie and freshman Makayla Stuck of Terre Haute; and senior Ashleigh and freshman Alexis Pflum of Indianapolis. It is a unique feature of the young team, with 13 of 19 members as freshmen and sophomores. Twins Corre and Carra Matherly also join their cousin, music therapy junior Jacob Wilson of Clinton, Ind., at The Woods. Together, they form the beginning of a new tradition for their families. Corre is a sophomore biology major while Carra is a criminology major who recently transferred from another local university. Corre is now showing Carra the ropes. “Last year was really different.

Education is one of life’s most important treasures, and with this belief, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alumni continue to share the legacy of an SMWC education with other members of their family. With the arrival of her triplets to start freshman year this fall, Jessica Olsen Simmons ’72 can proudly say the legacy of a Woods education continues in her family. This tradition began with her mother, Virginia Cole Olsen ’40 and was then passed down to Simmons and her sister, Mary Olsen Mourglia ’74 . Now, Ashley, Christopher and Hailey Simmons of Homestead, Florida, are carving their paths through these Woods.

Danae Brown lived in Guerin Hall with son, Alexander Trindle-Brown, when she was a student in the SMWC Student Mothers Program. This program, which gave single mothers the opportunity to pursue full-time study while living on campus with their children (ages 3 to 10), has since been discontinued. Brown says she was one of the last graduates of the program; she completed a degree in elementary education in 2006. Now a college freshman, Indianapolis resident and graduate of Carpe Diem Innovative School-Northwest High School, Trindle-Brown recently moved into Le Fer Hall. “For me, it’s very touching,” Brown said. “It was a Then and Now: Left is a photo shared by Jessica Olsen Simmons ’72 of her with her triplets, Christopher, Ashley and Hailey. On the right is a photo taken in August 2018 when they became Woods students. Opposite Page - Soccer Team Siblings: Left to right, top/bottom: Maddie and Makayla Stuck, Haley and Gabrielle Shuler, Carra and Corre Matherly and Ashleigh and Alexis Pflum. last-minute decision for him. When he decided, it felt good. It felt like this was home.” The campus may be different from what little Alexander can remember, but he is ready to make new memories on his own at The Woods. He says he’s always felt a special calling to attend SMWC. He loves the small campus, the camaraderie and everything The Woods stands for. For several new and returning students this fall, attending SMWC is very much a family affair. Approximately 12 percent of current SMWC students in the campus program are considered legacy students. Interestingly, four sets of sisters are on SMWC’s soccer team this year: sophomore Corre and freshman transfer Carra Matherly of Clinton, Ind.; senior Haley and freshman Gabrielle Shuler of New Haven, Ind.; sophomore

I was by myself, and I had to come up with brand new friends. I had to become myself, finally,” Corre said. “I think the year gap made us closer together. So now, we’re not only sisters … we’re best friends,” Corre said. “I love it. I’m glad she’s here.” “I love being here,” Carra responded. “I feel like when I’m here, I’m home.” As a demonstration of its commitment to its alumni, SMWC offers legacy scholarships to admitted, full-time students in a degree seeking program whose relatives have previously attended The Woods. To be eligible for up to $5,000 in tuition scholarship, the alum connection must be a grandparent, parent/step-parent, sibling/step-sibling, aunt/uncle or niece/nephew. To be eligible for up to $1,000, the alum connection must be a cousin, an in-law or distant relative. For more information, visit www.smwc.edu.

Simmons said she and her husband, Brian, have been talking about the possibility of the triplets coming to The Woods since they were born because they strongly believe in a quality Christian education and the personal attention it provides. This belief stems from Simmons own personal experiences while attending. “For instance, when I was a freshman, I had my appendix taken out and ended up in a hospital here [the former infirmary on campus] … and my teachers came [everyday], gave my [lessons] right there in the infirmary. I never missed a beat,” said Simmons, an art education graduate. But Simmons wasn’t the only alumna who recently joined the ranks of Pomeroy parents to drop off their daughters and sons at this fall’s orientation. Another SMWC graduate was happy for her son to be back home.

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Master of Science in Nursing Builds on a Legacy of Healthcare By Leah R. Singer

suited for working professionals because they keep their current nursing jobs while enrolled. The face-to-face student and instructor interaction is unique; SMWC is the only college to offer such a program in the region. “Because the need for family nurse practitioners is very much felt in rural and underserved areas, SMWC’s location in West Central Indiana and adjacent to Eastern Illinois offers a distinct advantage,” said Felicia Stewart, Family Nurse Practitioner program director. The Woods’ values of social justice will also be accentuated in the program. “We’re at a time in healthcare where nurses need to be aware of patient advocacy and insurance concerns,” said Stewart. “We have a much more complicated healthcare system than we did ten years ago.” “Teaching family nurse practitioners

and worked tirelessly to help those who suffered. She inspired the work of the Sisters of Providence at The Woods, who later went on to nurse soldiers in the Civil War and care for those afflicted by flu pandemics. Today, SMWC continues its commitment to healthcare and builds on the legacy that Saint Mother Theodore began many years before. With a shortage of primary care physicians across the United States, the family nurse practitioner has become one of the most sought-after careers in healthcare. Practitioners evaluate patients, diagnose acute and chronic illnesses, write prescriptions and bring a comprehensive perspective to healthcare. The master’s in nursing is a three-year commitment in which registered nursing students attend two eight-week classes per semester at SMWC. The program is well

A few months after Saint Mary-of- the-Woods College (SMWC) graduated its first class of bachelor’s in nursing students, graduate students began their first semester in the newly established Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner program. While this endeavor is still in its early years, SMWC’s commitment to healthcare is part of a legacy that dates back to the beginning of The Woods. In 1839, the bishop of Vincennes, Indiana requested help with taking care of the influx of Catholic immigrants to the area. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companions left their native France for the remote wilderness of Indiana. In less than one year in the New World, she opened an academy for girls and a free pharmacy in Saint Mary-of- the-Woods and Vincennes. Saint Mother Theodore was a champion of justice

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need for nurses, and they’ll have success finding work, especially in community health centers.” She is very excited about the addition of a master’s program, which she sees as the perfect complement to the successful undergraduate program. “This allows nursing students to go straight through from undergraduate to graduate work,” said Miller. Miller sees the nursing programs as continuing The Woods’ legacy of healthcare service and education. “We are meeting a community need, while at the same time, offering a unique student-centered program that is beneficial for future nurses and the communities they serve.”

The Woods, with 113 students having declared it as their program of study. Marcia Miller, chair and professor of nursing, believes this is partly because students want to go into the healthcare field and want a career that offers variety. “Students graduate with their nursing degrees as generalists, which allows them to work in any area, including critical care and emergency medicine,” said Miller. “They also have career flexibility. So if they want to change from oncology to psychiatry or labor and delivery, they have that option.” Miller believes the nationwide nursing shortage is another reason for students to pursue this career. “There’s a big

how to navigate these social justice issues fits nicely with SMWC’s culture and legacy. Our nurses will prepare to be better advocates for their patient populations.” Bachelor’s in Nursing sees its first graduating class In May 2018, the first undergraduate class received their bachelor’s of science in nursing. All 11 students successfully passed their licensing exams and are working in healthcare settings throughout the Midwest. Nursing has become the most popular undergraduate major at

Legacy of Healthcare Left to right: Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the Class of 2018 Nursing Graduates — Jessica Boland, Brandy Cook, Kendall Fry, Shannon Lueking, Ashley McKee, Kaci Zimmerman Moore, Alixandra Shank-Mulligan, Ashley Todd, Mattie Varvel, Emily Vitaniemi and Nichole Willey Places of employment include: Eskenazi Hospital - Indianapolis, Methodist Hospital - Indianapolis, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health - Indianapolis, St. Vincent Hospital - Evansville, St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis, Union Hospital - Terre Haute.

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CREATING A Legac A young girl’s wish for a horse of her own inspired a generous endowment to the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) equestrian program. By Lindsey Richardt '07

AT THE WOODS

out of the ordinary; it is what Saint Mother Theodore would have wanted. I think the charism of Saint Mother Theodore is being one with nature and helping youngsters develop a sense of creation,” said Phyllis. Watching the development of her grandchildren’s sense of creation and spirituality added to Phyllis’ desire to support SMWC’s equestrian program. “My oldest granddaughter has developed a sense of the other through her interactions with horses, and I am just so pleased that her spirituality is coming out in a way that I would never think for a pre-adolescent. If she or any of my granddaughters decide they do not have an interest in horses anymore, my hope is that this gift continues the program and helps students of all ages learn and grow. These big animals have an amazing spirit that seems to align with children and adults.” The endowment will help provide financial support for the stability and longevity of the program, giving the

“I went to The Woods and we talked about the possibility of doing an adoption. The idea of establishing an endowment fund simply evolved from there,” said Phyllis, “Part of the motive for the gift was that I have five little granddaughters, and I would like them to get just as excited about Saint Mary- of-the-Woods College as I am. I think about them attending when they are old enough, and I wanted to start to build a connection between them and the College,” said Phyllis. Phyllis’ connection to SMWC began when she joined the Sisters of Providence after finishing high school. She earned a degree in Education at SMWC while going through formation at the convent. She was a teacher for two years as a Sister of Providence before deciding God had other plans for her. It was during this time as a member of the community that she grew closer to the teachings of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, who inspired Phyllis to leave a legacy of her own at The Woods. “I don’t think of this gift as anything

The equestrian studies program did not yet exist when Phyllis Picardi Harman ’68 was a student at Saint Mary-of- the-Woods College (SMWC), but her grandchildren are benefiting greatly from SMWC’s equine offerings. The impact she sees the program making on her grandchildren’s minds, body and spirits has inspired her to fund a generous endowment to the program. Through the SMWC Equestrian Summer Camp program, Phyllis’ grandchildren have not only developed a special interest in horses, but Phyllis says they have developed a deeper understanding of their own spirituality and affection for the College. When her 11-year-old granddaughter, Portia, expressed interest in caring for a horse of her own, Phyllis called SMWC. What began as a conversation about adopting one of SMWC’s horses for her grandchildren to care for when they visit campus, evolved into Phyllis providing a significant endowment to support the equine studies program and summer camps for generations to come.

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College the opportunity to think outside of day-to-day operations. “The benefits from this endowment are endless. This gift gives the equine department the opportunity to update and maintain the facilities and the horse herd, provide our faculty and staff with professional development opportunities, and support equine students in their educational journey. We are so thankful for this generous and thoughtful gesture,” said Sara Daugherty Schulz ’98, ’09G, equine studies department chair. While the legacy of Phyllis will be visible through the success and longevity of the program, the lasting effect of this generous gift is the sense of freedom it gives students, faculty and staff to dream bigger about the program’s growth and offerings. “These funds will be available to spend on things outside the normal operations. This gift allows us to dream.” said Dottie King, President of SMWC.

Bottom, left to right: President Dottie L. King, Phyllis Picardi Harman ’68, Larry Harman and Wayne King ’14G.

Top, left to right: Larry Harman, granddaughter

Portia Johns, Ginger the horse, Phyllis Picardi Harman ’68 and Janice Picardi

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IN REVIEW REUNION 2018

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SMWC welcomed more than 240 alumni from 25 states to Reunion Weekend May 18-20. Smiling faces were found all over campus as participants enjoyed reconnecting, a Walk in The Woods, updates from President Dottie King, a Jubilee Reception for the Class of 1968 celebrating 50 years, class meetings, Reunion banquet and more!

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SAINT MOTHER THEODORE GUERIN AWARD

Ellen Cunningham, SP, ’61 skills to carry out SMWC’s mission to "effect positive change in a spirit of service and social responsibility.”

Ellen Cunningham, SP, ’61 has been described as a shining light at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. A valued mentor and co-worker, Sister Ellen’s gifts of graciousness, listening, intellect and humor have reflected God's love and abundant grace to each student she has taught; each faculty, staff or administration member she has known; and each visitor she has encountered at The Woods. Sister Ellen entered the Sisters of Providence in 1959. Like Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Ellen's purpose as a Sister of Providence is to live her vocation by showing love, mercy and justice to whomever she meets, wherever she is. Sister Ellen became a faculty member at the College in 1974. As an SMWC professor, advisor, department chair, frequent committee member and volunteer, Ellen showed that virtue and knowledge may be appreciated as well as practiced. In conversation or in class, she demonstrated faith, hope in Providence and love for God and others as well as a special delight in sharing the wonders of mathematics and chemistry. She has always been passionate about social justice and the environment, and often assigned projects which guided students to recognize the crucial needs of our society and our planet, giving them the information and

Following her 2012 retirement at Saint Mary- of-the-Woods College, Sister Ellen had a strong desire to continue her service to the institution that she loved dearly, and made a commitment to work with the Advancement team, connecting with the alums that she had once taught as students. With her continued presence today, she is one of only a handful of Sisters who remain actively connected with the daily operations of the College. She has regular office hours, serves as an alumni ambassador at all events, and works on committees such as the Catholic Identity Committee for the Aspire Higher Strategic Plan. After having given so much to The Woods already, Sister Ellen continues to bless the College each day rather than enjoying the full retirement she has earned. She embodies the values upon which this institution was founded, and does it happily and with gladness in her heart. It is through the recognition of all that she means to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College that Sister Ellen Cunningham received the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award at the Reunion 2018 Banquet.

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FRANCES MURPHY RUMELY AWARD

Alice Sherfick Shelton ’87 Alice Sherfick Shelton’87 is a quietly effective and dedicated woman whose life seems to revolve around service to others. Shelton has volunteered couples for marriage and in the adult faith formation program; choir member; religious education teacher; and member of the Art and Environment committee.

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As one of the first Providence Associates (PA) with the Sisters of Providence, Shelton once said it " ... is so much a continuation of an existing part of my daily life"; the PA directors called her association a "full spiritual circle." Shelton also worked with a Woods classmate for six years on a weekly spiritual radio program. Shelton's dedication has again shone through in her 27-year career at Marian University, where she has received the 2015 Franciscan Values Award and the 2017 Global Citizen Award. Finally, Shelton is dedicated to family. She is the proud daughter of a Woods alum, Cecilia Cornelius '62 (RIP) and also two aunts, Melissa Cornelius Mates '67 and Sondra Cornelius Wellman '54 . She married John Shelton in 1995 and is step-mother to John's four children. She is proud of her two grandchildren, six nieces and nephews, and two godchildren. Alice received the 2018 Frances Murphy Rumely Award for her outstanding dedication to and leadership within civic, religious and educational organizations.

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College New Student Enrollment Profile 2018-19

August Start

NEW CAMPUS STUDENTS

NEW ONLINE STUDENTS

753 Applications 540 Admits 247 Deposits

Applications 192

ADMISSIONS

Admits 118 Deposits 109

NEW CAMPUS STUDENTS

NEW ONLINE STUDENTS

200 Total of 155 Freshmen

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Total of new students

new students

BY THE NUMBERS

Freshmen 4 Transfer 42 Certificate 37

6 International

39 Transfer

FRESHMEN PROFILE

MEDIAN HS

MEDIAN

MEDIAN

GPA

SAT

ACT 20

160 Female

40 Male

12 Male

3.31 1025

71 Female

ONLINE Music Therapy Equivalency Psychology Education Nursing Human Services

CAMPUS Nursing Education

TOP MAJORS

Biology Equine Business Administration

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TOTAL STUDENTS LIVING IN LE FER HALL 249

INCREASE IN NEW CAMPUS STUDENTS OVER LAST YEAR STUDENT ATHLETES MAKE UP 30% OF THE NEW STUDENTS - FALL 2018 DECREASE IN NEW ONLINE STUDENTS OVER LAST YEAR

17%

60

25%

NEW FALL 2018 CAMPUS DOMESTIC STUDENTS BY STATE

NEW FALL 2018 ONLINE DOMESTIC STUDENTS BY STATE

NEW FALL 2018 GRADUATE DOMESTIC STUDENTS BY STATE

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14 DAY MOVE-IN 2018

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Homecoming 2018 was held on Saturday, October 5. More than 300 attended the event. One highlight of the day was President Dottie L. King welcoming alums and friends in the beer and brat tent and introducing Onyx, the new mascot of SMWC. Onyx greeted everyone and stopped to take selfies with Pomeroy fans before she went to cheer on the Pomeroys at the volleyball game. Other highlights of the day included bed races on The Avenue, chalk art walk, equestrian show, SMWC antique furniture sale, face painting, caricatures, SMWC softball alumni game, kids zone and yard games, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine Tours and the SMWC Band and Choir Alumni Concert. Find all the photos from Homecoming 2018 on SMWC 's Flickr page. https://www.flickr.com/photos/smwc/albums

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INTRODUCING ONYX I’m so excited to be at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College to cheer on the Pomeroys! I am honored to have this very important role as the SMWC mascot. In case you didn’t know, horses symbolize intelligence, strength and grace, the very same adjectives we can use to describe our beloved SMWC! Horses possess a unique combination of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual qualities. We are majestic, intelligent, determined and fierce – the embodiment of power, athleticism and might. With my enthusiasm for our students, I’m eager to take the SMWC school spirit to a whole new level. I like to meet new people and get them excited about The Woods. I’m also pretty spontaneous so, you just never know where I might be next. Fun Facts Where do you live? I live in Le Fer with the students. Where else? What do you love most about The Woods? That’s easy. We are family. There is a sincere sense of community and care for one another. Do you have a favorite food? I have eclectic tastes, but I can’t go wrong with apples and hay. What’s your shoe size? Kinda big What is your favorite book character? It has to be What are your favorite colors? I love Pomeroy blue and navy. Well, I have to say Blue of the Indianapolis Colts. Do you have any hobbies? When I’m not cheering on our Pomeroys, I like to jog to the stables and around Le Fer Lake. I’m very much into wellness. Students chose Onyx the horse as the SMWC mascot. She made her first appearance at Homecoming 2018. Freshman Tyrzah Warrick, a music and accounting double major, from Brazil, Ind., was the first student to become the mascot at SMWC. Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. Who’s your favorite celebrity?

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ON THE AVENUE

Le Fer Lake and Walking Trail Officially Open A newly-revitalized outdoor space has been blessed and rededicated on the cam- pus. The popular spot, Le Fer Lake, is once again officially open for students, faculty, staff and community members to enjoy. A half-mile walking trail now surrounds the lake near the campus gate, just steps from the students’ residence hall. Before the restoration, students were involved in the inventory of plants, trees, lake life and water quality as part of their classes. Students in the Oakley Innova- tion Academy, SMWC’s summer camp for middle schoolers, also took part in these activities. With the restoration work completed, students — particularly those studying biology and environmental science — now have more opportunities for hands-on learning.

In June, donors and partners of SMWC’s Le Fer Lake project participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the lake and were recognized for their support.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College continues a strong position in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 rankings of the nation’s best colleges. For the eleventh consecutive year, SMWC ranks in the top tier of the rankings of “America’s Best Colleges,” listed at number 21 among the Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest. The College also ranks in the Best Value category. SMWC Ranked 21 by U.S. News & World Report Sharing Woods Online As an alum or current student, you know first-hand the value of a Woods education. So why not share it with a friend? Please encourage someone you know to consider Woods Online. Currently, students from 19 states are enrolled in Woods Online. Top online majors include Music Therapy Equivalency, Psychology, Education, Nursing and Human Services. For all the details on Woods Online, visit www.smwc.edu/online.

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President Dottie L. King announced the designation of Le Fer Lake as the SMWC Trail Head as the College seeks to join its campus to the Vigo County Trail System. In October, the College received a $10,000 grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation to assist in those efforts. The grant will allow the College to renovate the gatehouse as an information center, providing guests to the trail and a campus water re-filling station, information and public restrooms. Connecting to the Vigo County Trail System

2018 Summer Camps

Summer 2018 provided several girls and boys, grades 2-12, the opportunity to visit The Woods by attending camp. This year's camps included Equestrian Beginners, Equestrian Intermediate, Equestrian Advanced, Music Theatre, Photography, The Oakley Academy - Environmental Science and the STEM Enrichment Camp for Girls. Youth enjoyed hands-on learning from experts and the opportunity to be at SMWC meeting new friends.

Madrigals to Compete Internationally Last May, the SMWC Madrigals, as well as other singers from The Woods, embarked on a choir tour of Ireland to recognize the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Madrigals in 1958. They received many positive reviews. One of the best receptions of the SMWC singers was in the town of Westport in County Mayo in the west of Ireland. After returning to the United States, County Mayo Board and Festival Directors sent a formal, written invitation to the Madrigals to compete in the 8th Annual Mayo International Choral Festival. With this invitation, Michael Boswell, director of the Madrigals, decided to have this accomplished ensemble compete at the international level. The Madrigals are excitedly looking forward to sharing music with choirs from Ireland and other parts of the world through their participation, and are honored to represent SMWC in their first international choral competition! To celebrate the 60th anniversary, the Madrigals have released a new CD called "Lineage: Madrigals at Sixty". The sixteen song CD is available for purchase from Michael Boswell for $25. Proceeds from sales will assist the Madrigals with trip fees to compete in Ireland in 2019. To purchase your copy, email Michael at mboswell@smwc.edu or call 812-535-5017.

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Explore the Rhine on a Viking River Cruise with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College June 14-21, 2019 Join President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., and husband Wayne on the Viking Longship Eir as members of the SMWC family explore castles and cathedrals throughout Europe. From Amsterdam and Cologne to Basel, this 8-day journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.

For more information on the Rhine Getaway, please contact Susan Turner '14G at (812) 535-5143 or via email at sturner3@smwc.edu.

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By the Numbers 2017-2018 Class Giving - 20% of solicited alumni contributed to the more than $3,598,430 million in gifts to SMWC Thank you to the Class Agent volunteers who helped make this happen by encouraging their classmates to support The Woods last year. Their service makes a difference! Just look at the 37 classes with 20 percent giving or more. You'll also see that four classes have achieved or surpassed a 50 percent class giving participation rate! Thanks to all the alums who gave last year and to those encouraging friends and classmates to join you in support of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College each and every year. Class Agents will be contacting alums starting this fall for the 2018-2019 year of giving. Class years ending in “4” or “9” will be celebrating a Reunion year with an announcement of class gifts at the Reunion Banquet on May 18, 2019. Be sure to make your gift before the dinner to be included.

1942 100% 1

1946 10% 10

1944 29% 7

1947 6% 16

1948 30% 23

1949 36% 28

1950 29% 21

1953 53% 34

1951 30% 43

1955 34% 35

1959 53% 63

1956 41% 39

1958 40% 43

1957 45% 47

1952 29% 38

1954 47% 36

1960 52% 102

1964 48% 125

1961 42% 97

1967 35% 107

1963 46% 113

1962 32% 81

1968 45% 124

1979 27% 90

1965 54% 134

1980 34% 89

1966 33% 113

1977 22% 95

1969 48% 109

1973 35% 71

1975 27% 73

1978 36% 88

1974 28% 92

1981 22% 97

1970 39% 123

1972 27% 92

1976 30% 89

1971 24% 107

1983 22% 90

1985 16% 88

1982 15% 78

1987 21% 94

1986 18% 82

1988 24% 98

1990 12% 90

1984 12% 99

1989 24% 66

2010 12% 138

1994 15% 98

2014 8% 133

2013 11% 158

2009 6% 131

1995 11% 97

1991 18% 77

1993 16% 110

2012 11% 200

1992 20% 128

1996 18% 83

2016 10% 192

2008 7% 159

2015 8% 145

2011 10% 164

1998 15% 111

1997 10% 92

1999 15% 122

2004 6% 124

2017 8% 138

2007 16% 158

2003 13% 151

2002 18% 101

2000 10% 127

2001 16% 119

2005 14% 151

2006 13% 157

Masters 6% 747

Shown: Class year, percentage of giving, number solicited All classes with donors are reported. Masters: Alumni with master’s degrees only.

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2018-2019 Alumni Association Board of Directors Margaret “ Peggy ” Kelly Deputy ’ 64 Indianapolis, Ind. • kdeputy@aol.com

President: Jan Giddens Lorenzano ’ 84 Fishers, Ind. • jan.lorenzano@bright-ideas.org Vice-President: Brandi Collins Adams ’ 06 Highland, Ind. • bjcollins2006@gmail.com Secretary: Margaret “ Peggy ” McCormick Platz ’ 88 Montgomery, Ohio • theplatzfamily@gmail.com Haylie M. Davenport Beaumont ’ 16 Indianapolis, Ind. • hmdavenport@aol.com Devin Blankenship ’17G Bloomington, Ind. • IndianaDevin@gmail.com

Lindsey Richardt ’ 07 Indianapolis, Ind. • linmrichardt@gmail.com Dawnelle Sullivan ’ 16 Terre Haute, Ind. • csull10114@aol.com Catherine Schueth Thomas ’ 88 Fishers, Ind. • Catherine.ama.thomas@gmail.com Sirrea Hayes Whittaker ’ 07, ’ 10G Indianapolis, Ind. • goldonyx10@yahoo.com Amy Sonderman Woods ’ 90 Coggon, Iowa • amy@misfitstravel.com Beth Allard Yoder ’ 15 Terre Haute, Ind. • beth.yoder@smwc.edu

Chera Finkbiner ’ 12, ’ 14G Indianapolis, Ind. • cfinkbiner@me.com

Veronica “Roni” O’Connor Kindley ’88 Indianapolis, Ind. • oconnorkindley@gmail.com Kathann Koehler ’ 71 Loveland, Ohio • kathannkoehler@zoomtown.com Deborah “ Debbie ” Lary ’ 79 Westville, Ill. • DLary@danvilledialysis.com Beth Herzog Michel ’ 94, ’ 09G Huntington, Ind. • bethmichel94@gmail.com

Ann Bumb ’ 12G Indianapolis, Ind. • abumb@smwc.edu Luahna Winningham Carter ’ 89 Cincinnati, Ohio • jwswife@gmail.com Caroline Schlemmer Day ’ 07 Warsaw, Ind. • cnschlemmer@gmail.com

Lynn Morales ’01 Terre Haute, Ind. • shatzi54@gmail.com Kymberli Huet Payonk ’ 86 Terre Haute, Ind. • k.payonk@ma.rr.com

What are your favorite Sisters of Providence up to?

Find out at FindaSister.SistersofProvidence.org

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Jane Sullivan Baylor ’51 looked beautiful in her pink top while celebrating her birthday. Emily Contreraz Scigo ’11 and Arrika Garcia ’10 enjoyed visiting with each other and friends during Homecoming 2018. Left L to R: Woodsies Kathleen Wentland Lubeznik ’80, Sandy Hall Wiederholt ’80, Mary Antonsen Hoffman ’80, Sheila "PeeWee" Record ’79, and (Right L to R) Alice Kirwin Murray ’80, Fran Christian Olender ’80, Beth Killion Traub ’80 and Mary Coleman ’79 spent a week in Nashville celebrating big birthday year “60” for the Class of ’80. Maureen Gilday Bond's daughter Caitlin graduated at Wash U St. Louis with a Masters in Public Health. L to R: Husband Bob, son Kevin, Caitlin, Maureen and oldest son, William. Margaret Ann Borelli Fent ’60 and Jerry Fent pose with their family. Back row L to R: Monica Borders, Margo Borders, Emily Borders, James Borders, Elizabeth Borders, Chris Borders, Charlie Fent, Caroline Fent, Anna Fent, David Fent and Matt Bodman. Front L to R: Abby Bodman, Jerry, Ann, Henry Bodman, Margaret Bodman and Mary Fent. Susan Robling Stafford ’01 was excited to have Stephanie Richardson ’18 help coach her daughter, Xia, her freshman year of high school softball.

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In June 2018, members of the Class of 1957 visited at the Lake home of Fran Fitzgerald Root at Lake Okoboji, Iowa. L to R: Teresa Messina Rogers, Trudy Knecht Mazzarella, Angie Miller McNamara, Mary Burke Howard Brown, Fran and Sister Martha Jacob, O.S.U. Barb Angelos Emmons ’67 and Woody Alice Margevich Dockus ’67 holding her granddaughter Nora Paulette Beauregard Campana ’01 took a wonderful trip to Germany and Austria with her son, Michael, and his family. Mary Margaret Rightsell Rissler ’67 with her husband and grandchildren. These Class of 1960 friends gathered for a visit. Standing L to R: Mary Simmons Murphy and Louise Cassidy Dorenbusch Seated L to R: Anne Rohlof Fecher, Barbara Beach Hogan and Annette Knapke Jones PHOTO ALBUM CONTINUED Standing L to R: Nancy Kotowicz Williams, Janice Robertson Jaqua, Sheila Rooney Funk, Andrea Unruh Linde and Dorothy Wilson Felix Barbara Gal ’67 and grandsons Kyle and Cori Perry at their college graduation. Marilyn Beckman Ward ’68 and her husband, Steve, went to Washington DC to see daughter Ali promoted to a Brigadier General. They believe she is Indiana’s first female Brigadier General in the Air Force. Another great group of Woodsies gathered together. Seated L to R: Cathy Brown Phillips ’80; Loretta Picucci SP, ’63; Carol Nolan, SP, ’54 and Margot Rudge Sullivan ’63 . Standing L to R: Paul Sham; Marianne Sham (cousin of Lorraine Monnin ’50 deceased ); Joann Kennelly ’69 ; Susan Helm ( friend); Brad Phillips ( husband of Cathy and Rose-Hulman grad); Peggy Monga (friend); Louise Gavin ’81 ; Bridget McCormick Meschen ’83 and Rachel Eberle Ambrose ’64. When submitting photos, please send a high resolution file of at least 300 dpi. Friends from the Class of 1960 Seated: Arlene Ave Krieg

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Parting Shot

Have you ever played "Human Hungry, Hungry Hippos"? SMWC students played it during a night of fun during Spirit Week. Activities leading up to Homecoming 2018 included a dress-up theme each day, trivia night, a Glo Run, laser tag and Big/Lil Week and Reveal. Pictured L to R: Students Hannah Miller, Morgan Nobbe, Taylor Weber and Isabell Reel.

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Calendar of Events

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

2 – Senior Dinner 8 – Light Your Way Christmas Parade 8 – SMTG Scholarship Competition 9 (?) – Chorale Concert 14 – Nurse Pinning Ceremony 15 – Commencement 15 - Jan. 13 - Christmas Break 24 - Jan. 1 - College Closed

4 - Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and Frances Murphy Rumely Award Nominations Due 14 - Classes Start 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed 25-26 – Pomeroy Preview Day and Overnight

2 – Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner 15 – Alumni Board Meetings 18 - Presidents' Day - College Closed 22-23 - Board of Trustee Meetings

MARCH

11-15 – Spring Break 23 - Ring Day 30 - Pomeroy Preview Day

For a full calendar of events and the most up-to-date information, times and locations, please visit the website. www.smwc.edu Save the Date - Reunion Weekend May 17 - 19, 2019 Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of 1969!