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The OLMA Overview -- February 3, 2017
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Happy Groundhog Day! For those of you who love winter, you're in luck. If an early spring is what you were wishing for, have no fear. We will keep you so busy that the next six weeks will fly by.
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, I want to thank you all for investing in a Catholic education for your daughters -- and for entrusting them to us. We're having a great week of celebrating our school and each other. We finish up today with OLMA Spirit Wear day. At 10 AM, our very own Tia DuPont will officially sign on to play soccer for the University of Miami. We are so proud of her!
On Tuesday of next week, Mr. Anthony Iaconelli, History teacher and coach of multiple sports at St. Augustine Prep, will be here. He is a fabulous motivational speaker and will share his thoughts on integrity and commitment. The program begins at 10 AM and parents are welcome to attend.
On February 25, the OLMA Parents Society will be hosting the Annual Super 50-50 Drawing Party. I've been told that the event is a blast, so I can't wait. Tickets are $100 each and almost sold out, so please call the main office ASAP if you don't yet have yours. The tickets get you into the big raffle and include dinner for two at the party. Tickets for the Florida Vacation Home raffle are also available.
On Ash Wednesday (March 1) this year, we will travel to St. Augustine Prep for a joint Mass, so please mark your calendars if you'd like to join us.
Stay warm and safe this weekend! -- Mrs. Coyle
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Ashley Mannion, Class of 2017
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Like so many great athletes, OLMA's Ashely Mannion lives for sports. They eat, drink and sleep them and are always happiest when on the court or field. For Ashley, that all began for her at the ripe old age of 3. Now a senior, she's finding it hard to believe that she won't be playing for OLMA next year. Her sports are soccer, basketball and lacrosse.
Which is her favorite? Basketball...and it shows. A little-known fact about Ashley's basketball career was that it actually started in a cheerleading uniform. "At St. Margaret's, you had to be in fourth grade to play basketball," she said. "I wanted on that court so badly that I became a cheerleader in third grade so that I could watch and learn from the sidelines and be ready to go the following year." Now that's determination!
When it comes to school, Ashley's favorite class is Probability and Statistics. She plans to put that love of numbers to work earning a business management degree in college. "I hope to be part of a successful company's senior management team some day," she said. If they plan to hire Ashley, they best have a basketball court onsite.
Ashley says that her sister is her biggest inspiration. "She and I are very competitive and push each other to do our best," she said. Ashley's sister, Colleen, also an OLMA grad, recently married her high school sweetheart, Mike Piccininni. Of course, Ashley was by her side.
As she gets set to graduate in May, Ashley has her sights set on the University of Tampa or the University of South Florida. She's still waiting to hear from both, so let's keep our fingers crossed. In the meantime, Ashley continues to treasure her OLMA friends and looks forward to the rest of the year -- and spring sports.
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OLMA Students Find Inspiration
in "Hidden Figures"
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As part of their Catholic Schools Week celebrations, Our Lady of Mercy Academy (OLMA) students traveled to Regal Theaters for a private screening of the movie, "Hidden Figures." It was part math, part science, part history, and completely inspirational. "At OLMA we tell the girls that they can do anything they put their minds to doing," says Brooke Coyle, Head of School. "This story is living proof that what we say is true. It also brought to life for them a very significant time in our nation's history."
Many of the students were surprised by the degree to which inequality existed back then. "People greatly underestimated the ability of women to succeed in the work place," said Gianna Capriotti. "It's better now, but inequalities still exist. After seeing this movie, I don't plan to let anything or anyone hold me back. I'm glad that this story is being told."
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OLMA Announces Second Quarter
Honor Students
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Congratulations to our Honor Students. We know you work hard and it shows! Please keep it up! The following students earned Honors:
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Class of 2017
Principal's List:
Wilmarielle Cambrelen
Elizabeth Emberger
Madison Hagerty
Hope Iannette
Elizabeth Lam
Lily Mulreaney
Kaitlyn Olsen
First Honors:
Brianna Battaglia
Tia DuPont
Haley Fralick
Olivia Marrone
Mackenzie McNelia
Saleena McShea
Emily Myers
Class of 2018
Principal's List:
Meaghan Baker
Marina Dolz-Pejenaute
B
ianca Fiocchi
Morgan Hagerty
Allyson McCormick
Julihan Nguyen
G
abriella Poe
Jessica Riordan
Fi
rst Honors:
Grace Bernard
Gianna Capriotti
Amber Caterina
Alyson Daley
Victoria Gee
Sara Hopman
Victoria Matt
Jordan Ruberti
Hope Viviani
Abigail Ward
Amanda Willis
Second Honors:
Alyssa Allen
Julianna Cristelli
Angela D'Adamo
Victoria Smith
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Class of 2019
Principal's List:
Alexandra Bisignaro
Ashley Iveson
Samantha McBurrows
Atira Smith
First Honors:
Kristi Baker
Savannah Barr
Annalise Barrett
Amelia Brago
Denise Dimapilis
Maria Eaise
Madisson Luciano
Riley McNelia
Courtney Mosley
Madison Rudolph
Erin Seddon
Laura Sloan
Jenna Troyano
Alexis Weaver
Nicole Wolkowicz
Second Honors:
Elena Anglani
Alaina Balestriere
Violet Bifulco
Katie Burichter
Taryn Headley
Mary Meduri
Ava Mattola
Class of 2020
First Honors:
Madeline Fawcett
Kimberly Kinkade
Elizabeth Myers
Mia Rudolph
Corinne Shields
Catherine Thomas
Second Honors:
Lia D'Orio
Bailey Harris
Nicolette Merlino
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OLMA Interact to Hold Fundraiser
at Panera Bread
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How Does a Week in Sunny Florida Sound?
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For the cost of a $20 raffle ticket, a week in Florida in a gorgeous vacation home that's minutes from Disney, could be yours. Of course, the more tickets you buy, the better your odds! The winner will lounge around in this beautiful home owned by an OLMA alumna. It sleeps up to 10 people, so you can bring the whole family! For tickets, download the form linked here. Cost is $20 each or three for $50! The winning ticket will drawn at our Super 50-50 Drawing Party on February 25, 2017.
Tickets for the 50-50 Drawing are still available, but going fast. Cost is $100 each and includes dinner for two at the party on February 25! Call (856) 697-2008 to reserve your ticket.
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Photo Caption: It was TV or Movie Character Day. Here's the cast of characters from the movie, UP!
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We hope you enjoy the OLMA Overview. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Mrs. Kinkade at 856.697.2008, ext. 140, or email her at: mrs.kinkade@olmanj.org
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