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There is Still Time to Register for Reunion Weekend! Join us to celebrate our lifelong sisterhood! We will honor and toast to all milestone reunion classes ending in 3 and 8, reflect on our Mercy roots and how we make a difference in the world as Mercy women, and enjoy delicious food and drink while mingling and touring the red and gold corridors. All are welcome! The Circle of Mercy Luncheon will take place on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11AM at the William Penn Inn. All alumnae who graduated 50 or more years ago are invited.
The All-Class Reunion will be at Gwynedd on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Mercy Prayer Service will begin at 3PM, followed by the Awards Presentation at 4PM and the Mix & Mingle cocktail party from 5 to 7PM. All alumnae are invited. Spouses are welcome. Students will be available for tours.
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Milestone Class Extra Events
Some classes celebrating milestone reunions (ending in 3 and 8) are hosting extra events to keep the celebration going before or after Reunion 2023. Check the list below to find your class's plans. If your class is not featured, email Director of Alumnae Engagement Erin Reimel Clements '12 at ereimel@sh-fyz.com for more information regarding planning your own class event.
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Class of 1973 RSVP here Friday, October 20, 6-8PM: Class Cocktails at the Harvest Seasonal Grill North Wales |
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October 20, 2023, 11AM Circle of Mercy Luncheon Alumnae who graduated from the Academy 50 or more years ago are invited to this special luncheon, now welcoming the Class of 1973 in honor of their 50-Year Reunion. Register
October 21, 2023, 12-2:30PM Mentorship Brunch
Alumnae Mentors and the Class of 2024 are invited to gather for a delicious brunch and speed interviewing as a special thanks for their participation in the Gwynedd Force Mentorship Program, sponsored by the GMAHS Alumnae Association & Leadership Department.
Register October 21, 2023, 3-7PM
All-Class Reunion Come back to campus to reflect on your Mercy roots, to honor remarkable Mercy women who are making a difference in the world, and to catch up with old friends over cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Register November 9-12, 2023 Legally Blonde The Musical The fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
Tickets coming soon |
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Alumnae Support the Zoë Rogers ’19 Mercy Memorial Fund
Gwynedd Mercy honored the memory of Zoë Rogers '19, a beloved member of the Gwynedd Mercy community, at the inaugural Zoë Rogers '19 Mercy Memorial Field Hockey Game. All proceeds from the event support the Zoë Rogers ’19 Mercy Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity, inclusion, and wellness within Gwynedd Mercy and beyond. |
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CommonBondz, a local not-for-profit organization on whose Board of Directors Zoë served, pledged a dollar-for-dollar matching gift of $5,000 in support of Zoë’s Fund. We express our heartfelt appreciation to CommonBondz and Michael DeCandido P'09, '15, a co-founder of CommonBondz and a Gwynedd Mercy Trustee, for their generosity.
Gwynedd Mercy won the game against Merion Mercy, 7-1! |
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CommonBondz Board Members: Sahiba Tandon '21, Michael DeCandido P'09, '15, and Maura McKenna DeCandido '12 |
| Natalie Ullmann, LSW '14 shared mental health resources during the game. |
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Alumnae Support GMA
The Annual Golf & Tennis Classic was a huge success! Alumnae supported financial aid at Gwynedd by playing in the two events. Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, and sponsored! |
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| Alumnae Board Holds First Meeting of the Year
The Alumnae Association Board held its first meeting of the year at Gwynedd. The board works together to promote a lifelong sisterhood of support among current and future alumnae and empowers all to advance the School’s mission.
Learn more about the Alumnae Board Members and how to get involved in a committee by clicking the button below! |
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Pictured, left to right: (Front row): Erin Reimel Clements '12, Helena DeBald '10, Andrea Geppert '05 (Second Row): Jenny Prior Schlegel '90, Melva Exner, Esq. '77 P'11, Kellie Dunphy Brogan '87 P'21, Terri Mazzotta Hynes '88 P'19, '22, Elizabeth Hasson '18
(Third row): Katie Redmond Oberlies '07, Karen Price Benson '79 P'07, '10, Caitlyn Moynahan '11, Marita Sommar Osborne '66, Chris Ernst Ball '79
(Top row): Bethanne Mascio Connolly '03, Caren Cline Johnston '85 P'17, '20, Anna Skoien Lall '02 (Not pictured): Alicia Jones, D.O. '87, Casey Mulhern Cumiskey '04, Jennifer Kin Cottrell '99, Kathryn Ailtmar Kirk '03, Mary Kate McNulty Gallo '02, Sahiba Tandon '21 |
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THE MONARCH IMPACT PODCAST |
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Calling on Classes Ending in "10" to Make Gifts to Strawberry Market
In an effort to keep the shelves of Strawberry Market consistently stocked, the Alumnae Association asks for donations from the members of the class years ending in the number that matches the current month. That means during October, we are looking for donations from the classes ending in 0. Please consider supporting this special alumnae-sponsored initiative in one or more of the following ways:
- Purchase items directly from the Strawberry Market's Community Target Registry and automatically ship to Alison McGrorty-Crotts, M.D., M.P.H. '04.
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Drop items off in a bin located inside Gwynedd's front door.
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Purchase a Target gift card and send it to strawberrymarketsmhc@gmail.com.
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Send money via Venmo to @Ali-McCrotts.
- Make a check out to Alison McGrorty-Crotts and mail to GMAHS.
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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. |
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Wedding Bells are Ringing
Alumnae celebrated Devon Monihan Brock '12 and her marriage to Craig Brock on September 22, 2023. The bridal party was full of Gwynedd Girls!
Pictured, left to right: Molly Monihan diLiberto ‘09, Emily McCauley Tortolani ‘12, Megan Fasano McGarry ‘12, Kelly Crane ‘12, Victoria Hudak ‘12, Devon Monihan Brock '12, Tricia Scott Toner ‘12, and Morgan Pizzo Lyons ‘12
Congratulations to Mrs. & Mr. Brock! |
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Students Share Summer Externship Experiences
Gwynedd's Externship Program provides leadership learning in a professional setting. Over the summer, we were thrilled to have had 64 students acquire a combined total of over 2,000 hours in various disciplines! These students learned new skills and developed a passion for their chosen fields, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone who participated.
The Externship Fair provided an opportunity for our externs to share their experiences and meet with other student externs and their mentors. Interested in getting involved with the externship program? Contact Caitlin Fitzgerald Straub '01 at cstraub@sh-fyz.com.
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Junior Honored for Service Olivia Slamm '25 was recognized as the Student of the Month by the Ambler Rotary Club for exemplifying and living their motto of "Service Above Self." Olivia is a highly involved junior on the Ministry & Service team and she has participated in service trips to Alamo, TX and St. Croix, USVI.
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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@sh-fyz.com.
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