Alumnae

January 8, 2007: Big sisters from the Class of 2007 pose with their little sisters who currently attend Montrose.

January 8, 2007: Donning their kilts, members of the Class of 2007 join the Montrose Big-Little Sister Breakfast!

January 4, 2008: Members from the Classes of '03, '05 and '07 challenge the Montrose Varsity Basketball Team to a fun and competitive game!

January 4, 2008: Spanish teacher Elizabeth Mahoney presents a special lecture on the 20th century Spanish poet Ernestina de Champoucin. Teresa Keeley '03, Shannon Burns '05 and Brigid Grogan '07 performed readings of Ernestina's poetry.

December, 2007: Montrose alumnae return for our first Family Christmas Party in Medfield!

New: Montrose Portrait Gallery: Alumnae & Faculty

Archived Montrose Memos:
Summer 2009
Annual Report 2008
Summer 2008
Winter 2007
Summer 2006
Winter 2006
Summer 2005

Transcript Release Form

Montrose Alumnae Facebook page: Over 150 Montrose Alumnae are keeping in touch through Facebook.  To join other Alumnae on Facebook, log in and search for ‘Montrose School Alumnae’ and send a request to join the group.

To offer a tribute, a memory, or a prayer for Aimee and Nina, click here .

April 23, 1975 - November 19, 2008

Aimee Alcarez-Cowan, Class of 1993, was called to God on November 19, 2008, after a tenacious battle against cancer. Her husband Will was by her side.  She has been faithfully accompanied by her family, the prayers of the entire Montrose community and countless friends. 

It's fitting that Aimee shared her birthday with Shakespeare.   She always loved literature and the insights it offers about humanity and the meaning of life.  After Montrose, she earned her bachelor's degree in literature from Thomas More College of Liberal Arts and her master's from Tufts University.  Aimee was a beloved professor of English at Tufts University and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.  She was pursuing her doctorate in Medieval Literature.  

To the Alcarez Family, thank you for sharing Aimee with us at Montrose.  She lit up our hallways with her smile and touched the hearts of our students, faculty and staff with her unfailing optimism and genuine kindness.  Aimee was our very own Anne of Green Gables, and she matured into a gifted teacher, writer and literary scholar.  Most importantly, she was a loving wife and mother, a dedicated sister and aunt, whose generosity, selflessness, and joi de vivre have left an indelible impression on all of us. 

With all of our love,
Karen E. Bohlin
Aimee's former English teacher and Head of School

The Development and Alumnae Office serves the Montrose community of alumnae, parents and friends. Its mission is to spread the word about Montrose and keep graduates up to date with Montrose news. Twice a year the office publishes the Montrose Memos, a newsletter chock-full of alumnae and faculty profiles, interviews with the board, detailed school updates, and a message from the head. Included in our fall issue is the annual fund report. This report details the critical generosity Montrose receives from its supporters.

Montrose alumnae are a vital part of the Montrose story and legacy. All alumnae are invited to reconnect with faculty, friends and each other through a variety of special events and programs. We value all of our alumnae and encourage their participation and support in a variety of ways:

* Class Correspondent
* Class Agent
* Career Day
* ReunionsClass Correspondent

Alumnae are invited to serve as class correspondents for their class as a way to stay connected with all of the happenings at Montrose. In this role, each class correspondent informs and engages her classmates more actively in the programs and events sponsored by the school.

Class Agent
Alumnae can also serve an important role in the Montrose Annual Fund as class agents. In this role, alumnae encourage fellow classmates via letters, phone, e-mail and personal contact to support the school's annual fund.

Career Day
Alumnae are invited to return to school each year to participate in Career Day. During the program, alumnae tell their stories and offer professional advice to Montrose students.

Reunions
Classes celebrating a special anniversary year are invited to help plan, organize and promote a class reunion as a way to reconnect with Montrose classmates, teachers and friends. If you are interested in helping plan your class reunion, please contact Jennifer Malloy at 508.359.2423 or by email at jmalloy@montroseschool.org

Alumnae Updates

Elizabeth Campbell '00 is running with Team in Training - a running, cycling, hiking, and triathalon group with a cause!

As a division of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team in Training (TNT) works to raise money to help individuals fighting blood cancers. The money funds research and clinical trials, and many life-saving drugs have been developed in recent years. In addition, the group serves as a source of inspiration and hope to patients. Many cancer survivors run with the group and believe that the goal of running and competing gives them something to look forward to once their treatment is over.

Liz is happy to have found such a fun way to stay fit and active as an adult. Her training highlights thursfar include running over both the George Washington and Brooklyn Bridges and running 19 miles around Manhattan. On May 4th, she will run the full 26.2 mile marathon in Long Branch, New Jersey.

Those interested in donating to this important cause, may visit Liz's webpage:
http://www.active.com/donate/tntnyc/LizCampbell

To learn more about Team in Training and the work of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, visit
http://www.teamintraining.org/firsttimehere/tellmemore/?OTC-TMM&attr=tnt20

Class of ‘84

Congratulations to Jennifer (Cook) Kilmer whose ninth child was born on Sept. 30, 2006.

Class of '85

Meg Alcarez Sanders writes, “My husband Greg and I have been married for 17 years and living happily in Wichita, Kansas. We are the proud parents of eight children, Bridget (16), Benjamin (14), Rebecca (12), Peter (10), Patrick (7), David (5), Abigail (3), and baby William (6 months). Greg, the children, and I are very active in our parish and participate in school board, parish dinner, CYO, and many school functions throughout the year. I am a La Leche League leader, participant in FAMILIA, and a Birthline volunteer. I have really enjoyed the updates on Montrose’s changes. The school has come a long way since my fellow “pioneers” and I roamed the halls. It is great to see the dream of the founding fathers and mothers continuing into the next century.”

Class of ‘89

Ellen Parkinson writes, “I’ve been busy with my three daughters (Beth, Amy and Erin), and I’m also working in the public library during the evenings. I would love to hear from old friends! You can see our family pictures and updates on my blog (www.three-fortea.blogspot.com), and send me an e-mail there!”

Class of ‘90

Mariclaire Buckley writes, “My husband John and I are having triplet boys this summer. We have a lovely two year old son, William Frederick. I am still employed as a pediatric nurse at Boston Medical Center and involved in mothers’ groups in my town of Hingham.”

Danielle (Franchi) Federico is interested in arranging a reunion for the class of 1990 and getting in touch with old friends. If you would like to help out, please e-mail her at dfeferico4@cox.net.

Class of ‘91

Kristina Joyce Cyr reports that she has moved back to St. Louis with her husband and three kids. They are eagerly awaiting their fourth child right after Christmas.

Tricia Plasko Campbell writes, “I was thrilled to get the opportunity to stop by the new school in Medfield over the holidays. I currently live in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Fr. Dick called me at home in Maine (how amazing is it that he still remembers my birthday!?) and encouraged me to visit the new site. What a fabulous facility. I felt so proud as I toured the work in progress. I felt excited and energized by the growth and changes that “my” school has gone through! Congratulations to the entire Montrose community! When I left Montrose I went on to receive my BA in Communications from Colby Sawyer and later, my MA Ed. from Lesley University. I am currently working in a middle school in the Spanish Education Department. I was married in September of 1999 (by Fr. Dick, at St. Catherine’s in Norwood) and in July 2005 was blessed by the birth of my daughter Grace Kathleen Campbell — a future Montrose girl! I hope to move home to Massachusetts in the next few years. My recent visit has made me hope to reconnect with the school that did so much for me!”

Kimberly Cahaly Klauzinski writes, “I am enjoying a full and busy life as a working mother of two. I spend my days raising my son, Robbie who will turn three in August, and my daughter, Kristina, who just turned one in May (see pictures). I will soon celebrate six years with my company. After my second child was born, I reduced my work-week schedule to three days per week. I now spend the majority of that time working out of my home in Westwood so that I can spend more time with my children. My husband Rob and I will celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary in September.”

Michelle Walsh Domey writes, “In May I completed Basic Training and was inducted into The National Lancers, the Mounted Cavalry unit of the Massachusetts Organized Militia. We have weekly drills and participate in ceremonial activities throughout the state.
I was elected President of our local MOMS Club(R) of Dudley and am very excited to help provide support for other stay at home moms in our area.”Michelle also intends to participate in the 2008 Montrose Career Day!

Class of ‘92

Your prayers requested. Elise MacDonald is suffering from Breast Cancer. Please keep her in your prayers as she fights the disease. Anyone wishing to get in touch may email her at elisemacd@gmail.com.

Class of ‘93

Kelli Griffin Jarosz and her husband Chris welcomed their first child, a boy, Camden Jarosz, on October 20, 2006. Kelli graduated from the University of Arizona in 2000 with a Master’s Degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology. She has been working for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist since September of 2000. Anyone wishing to get in touch, please email: Kelli.Jarosz@med.va.gov.

Nichole Mercier, PhD and Stacey Panagatopolis, PhD have recently initiated the Women in Science Advisory at Montrose.

Pamela Russel received her BA in Political Science from St. Anselm College in 1997, and her MSPS in North American Politics from Suffolk University in 1999. She currently lives in Boston’s Beacon Hill and works for the Executive Office of Transportation, as their Director of Policy.

Sharon Deraney is currently living in Worcester and working as an Appeals Consultant from UnumProvident, Corp. In 1999, she received her MA/CAGS in Rehabilitation Counseling and obtained her LMHC in 2003.

Meghan Preston is also living in Worcester and working as a Latin teacher for Bancroft School. She will be traveling to Rome in the spring with her students.

Class of ‘94

In 1997, Sonia Daly Belcher founded Theophany School, an Orthodox preschool now located in Needham, MA. With 24 students, the school fosters an environment of academic and spiritual teachings – a place where Orthodox children can spend more time together. Theophany is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and in April, the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs published an article about the school. To read more about the history of Theophany and Sonia’s work to make the dream of this special school a reality, visit: www.wrmea.com/archives/April_2007/0704062.html. In addition, on October 9, 2007, Sonia and her husband Nick welcomed their first child, Andrew Belcher, into the world. Andrew weighed 9 lbs, 9 oz!

Class of ‘95

Emily Keefe Marcucci had a baby girl, Josephine Helen, on April 14th, 2007. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. Madeline (6), John (3), and Theresa (almost 2!) are thrilled with the new addition to the family.

Christine Bourque Rahe writes, “On June 9th, we had a baby girl, Georgia Eddy Rahe, 7lbs 13 0z. Georgia joins our two older girls Margot and Lucienne.”

Class of ‘96

Meg (Bowman) Rowan moved to Melrose this summer with her husband, Jim. The couple had a baby boy on January 26, 2007! Meg serves on the Montrose Board of Trustees.

Pauline Noonan Studebaker writes, “Our daughter Lily Theresa was born on October 26, 2006. We are living in Chicago and have been here for 3 years. My husband Tom and I love the "windy city", but hope to move back East sometime soon!”

Class of ‘98

Patricia Galante writes, “I grew up on Green Street in Medfield and am very excited that Montrose School is now my neighbor! I’m currently teaching middle school Reading and Religion at St. Agnes of Bohemia in Chicago. St. Agnes is the largest Hispanic parish and school in Chicago, and this year we proudly earned the Cardinal’s Award for success in education! Also, my roommate this past year was another Montrose alumna, Alexa Joyce (’01) and our neighbor was Megan Tocci (’98)! Montrose is well represented in Chi-town.”

Class of ‘99

Liz Borgatti writes, “I just finished graduate school at Lesley University with my Master in Elementary Education. Currently I am substituting at the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School. I am still searching for my own classroom in first through third grade. I am living in Somerville and just adopted a dog from Puerto Rico! I hope everyone is doing well and maybe we can have a reunion of some sort soon!”

On October 27, 2007 in Nantucket, Lauren Noble, currently employed by Boathouse, Inc., an ad agency in Waltham, MA and Matthew Marshall who recently began working at Genzyme, Inc., were married.

Class of ‘00

Claire Girard has recently returned to the United States after spending six months volunteering as a nurse in Cameroon, Africa. For information about her amazing experiences, you can visit her blog: claireinafrica.blogspot.com.

Class of ‘03

During the January, 2007 Independent Study Period at MIT, Laura Daher was asked to participate in a series of podcasts by Dr. Christine Ortiz, the associate professor that leads her lab. Laura has been working there for the past couple of years, and is one of the few undergraduates invited to participate in these podcast conversations. These will be used in conjunction with a course Dr. Ortiz will be teaching in the Material Science department at MIT. Her lab does research on cartilage formation.

Sarah Smith writes, “I'm currently doing a year of service in Phoenix, AZ at a home for pregnant women and their babies who are alone or living on the streets. Our community is called Maggie's Place, www.maggiesplace.org.”

Amanda Wilson writes, “I graduated from George Mason University and am now looking for jobs in both Boston and Washington, DC.”

Daphne Leveriza recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a BA in English. In September, she will begin be teaching 9th, 10th and 11th grade English at Waltham High with Allyson McHugh ‘00. Daphne spent the past 3 summers working at Upward Bound. Her rugby team at Bowdoin placed fourth in the nation (women's DII) this past spring.

Colleen Mahoney writes, “I am currently attending Framingham State College and will graduate in May with a degree in Psychology. I am engaged to Joseph Arico, and we are going to be married on December 30, 2007.”

Class of ‘04

Theresa Keeley diligently sent in the updates for her classmates. She reports that all five girls just finished their junior years of college and are expected to graduate in 2008. Theresa recently returned from a semester abroad in Puebla, Mexico and interned at Deloitte & Touche, LLP this summer.

Marcela Alvarez Fernandez spent the summer interning in Belgium.

Kara Bochicchio is spending the summer abroad in Europe, taking classes and traveling.

Allie Fox’s Wellesley College softball team won their conference and went to Regionals in the spring. Allie interned at a law firm this summer.

Tine Willems is currently living in Belgium.

Class of ‘05

In the summer of 2006, Lisa Hofer, a political science and public administration double major at Providence College, worked as a policy and legislation intern on RI Governor Carcieri’s staff. She coordinated the efforts of the Governor in order to pass legislation. She also worked in IT project management for the state’s Department of Administration.

On February 12, 2007, Kelly Stalmok, Lisa Hofer, Maggie Kelly, Molly Keefe and former Montrose student, Sarah Teicholtz gathered at Montrose to attend the Anniversary Mass of their friend and fellow classmate, Dary Jacob.

Class of ‘06

Elle Mahaney, a sophomore at St. Joseph’s in Philadelphia, returned to Montrose to lead the high school students in a discussion on Langston Hugh’s poem, “A Dream Deferred.”

Veronica Hanley writes, “I’m having a great time at UMASS Dartmouth… I love being an art student. It’s a lot of fun but a lot of work at the same time.”