Future Reunions

Oakland Catholic High School

Oakland Catholic High School, Class of ‘95 is currently planning their 15-year reunion, to be held in 2010. We have a group page on Facebook as well as an email address: oaklandcatholic1995@yahoo.com. We would invite all members of our class to send us the most up-to-date information, including your email address to ensure you are on the mailing list for the reunion activities and class updates. If you have updated information, but do not have email access, please call Lara Sees-Schob at 412-378-0446 with your information and you will be added to the class listing. We are also looking for a few of our classmates: Anna Beeson, Lori Belisario, Cecelia Bender, Julia Boncek, Kelly Brennan, Josephine Dichiera, Maria DiRenzo, Gretchen Frantz, Cathy Fusca, Tish Gray, Kara Klocek, Kyra Leasure, Kate Maloney, Marcy Manes, Elizabeth McPeak, Regina Nerone, Andrea Ondo, Aimee Premozic, Jackie Sandsberry, Angela Settembrino, Amy Weiner and Kim Yatch.
If you have information regarding these classmates, please email or callus. We’d love to see you all at the reunion!

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

Our Lady Of Mercy Academy, Class of ’75, is planning a reunion for 2010. Please contact Maria DePasquale at 412-953-8174 or info@mariadepasquale.com for more information or to update your contact information.

Sacred Heart High School

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’60 is planning a 50th reunion for 2010 and is still in the process of locating many of our classmates. . Please contact Michele Mooney Lucas at 412-823-5570 or lclgolden@verizon.net, Eileen Karpuszka evkarp@msn.com or Pat Romanchuk Matthews pmatt2005@yahoo.com for more information or to update your contact information.

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’61, is planning a reunion for 2011. Please contact Diane Holloway Wilson 508-274-5270 for more information or to update your contact information.

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’65 is planning a 45th reunion. Please contact Patricia Ketterer Macy at 817-431-3365 or pkmacy@aol.com for more information or to update your contact information.

Sacred Heart High School Class of ‘78 is thinking of planning a reunion. Please contact Maureen Conroy if you want to help get things started at 301-722-5124, 301-697-3981, or maureenbconroy@aol.com

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’80, is planning a 30 year reunion for 2010. Please contact Barbara “Bup” Hanley at 412-979-2168 or bahmpm@comcast.net or Gretchen Kunz Short at mgckshort@zoominternet.net Keep an eye on the Oakland Catholic web site for details.

St. Paul Cathedral High School

St. Paul Cathedral High School, Class of ’64 is planning a reunion. For more information or to update your contact information please contact Anna Marie Nucci @ 412-241-4106, Sr. Bonnie Heh @ boniheh@fyi.net or Janet Suder Agnew @ 412-977-7330 or ja1005@comcast.net

St. Paul Cathedral High School, Class of ’65 is planning their 45th reunion for June 5, 2010. Please contact Sara “Sally” Leary-Haas at 412-358-0153 or saraleary@msn.com for more information or to update your contact information.

Past Reunions

Oakland Catholic High School

Oakland Catholic High School, Class of ’93. Members of the Oakland Catholic High School Class of 1993 recently celebrated their 15-Year Reunion. Over 20 classmates gathered at More’ Restaurant on Friday, November 28th for a night of dinner, drinks, and catching up with old friends. Being the very first freshman class to attend the school, these ladies shared memories and stories about the “early years” of OCHS all night long. They are already looking forward to celebrating their 20th Class Reunion in 2013!

Pictured in the group photo are (bottom left to right) Kim Pastirik Klonowski, Stacey Davis, Danielle Mainiero Cessna, (2nd row left to right) Erika Bauer, Jennifer Stagno Hensley, Pamela Teese Lupinacci, Janera Solomon, Holly Moyle Newman, (top left to right) Marina More’ Mangerie, Karen Walsh Taczak, Jennifer Semper Sciullo, Danielle Bertucci Orlando, Rachael Fersch, Connie D’Andrea Civitello, Maria Colonna, Amy Walsh, and Orsola DeLuca Nebel. Other attendees not pictured included Marilena Enfield Porco, Nicole Pro, Mary Gorman, Erin Foley, Michelle Longmore Vita, and Renee Krevosh Kirkbride.

Oakland Catholic High School, Class of ’94 and their families, held a 15th year reunion on August 22, 2009 at West End Park. It was a beautiful day and wonderful event. The girls from the class of ‘94 enjoyed a picnic in the park, sharing stories of the past and present. All of the little ones had a blast playing with one another, you would think they had known each other just as long as their mom’s. We are hoping that some of us will be able to see each other at this year’s OC auction. There was talk of Disney for the 20th Here we come Mickey. Thanks to all of those who were able to come and we hope to see the rest of the girls at the next one.

Oakland Catholic High School, Class of ’98,

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Class of ’48 had a wonderful 60th reunion celebration on April 25, 2008 at Duranti’s Restaurant. Approximately 20 women attended.

Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Class of ’58. Seen here attending their 50 year reunion are the women from Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Class of ‘58. They attended a luncheon and flower show at Phipps Conservatory on Friday, Oct 3rd, and dinner at the PAA on Saturday. Mass at the Mount and dedication of a memorial brick in honor of their deceased classmates completed the weekend.

Bottom row, l-r
Marcia Cremona Connelly, Barbara Clougherty Walker, Nancy Steedle Shubert, Sarah Dailey Helm, Mary Kay Makar Graziano, Barbara Hummert Sabo
Top row, l-r
Mariclare Nicholson Beggy, Pat Madden Sullivan, Cris Colianni Strom, Georgianne Geche Rewalt, Sue Scheib Przybylek, Dorothy Pavlick Fleming, Nancy McDevitt Wallace, Alice Lackner Gray, Terry Peterman Gaudet

Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Class of ‘59 had their reunion April 24-26, 2009. We had a fabulous time, a cocktail party at Jane Runette Byrnes on Friday, dinner at the PAA on Saturday, and Mass at the “Mount” on Sunday with brunch afterwards. Many classmates have renewed their friendships and we really look forward to getting together again.

Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Class of ’78, held its 30th reunion on October 4, 2008. Ten students and their guests gathered for drinks and dinner at The Waldorf School in Pittsburgh. Attendees included Heather Donnelly, Joanne Foerster, Dina Ignelzi, Karen Kamphouse, Diane Kashlak, Patti Lovre, Lydia McShane, Roberta Sunstein, Ellen Tuite and Veronica Vercellotti. The classmates reminisced about their years at OLOMA as they poured through photos, yearbooks and other OLOMA memorabilia. The group also enjoyed a few laughs as they played a game to match the name of a classmate with a little known fact or significant accomplishment which that classmate had achieved during the last 30 years. A wonderful time was had by all! Many thanks to Heather Annaloro and Lydia McShane for organizing the event.

Standing left to right: Dina Ignelzi, Patti Lovre, Roberta Sunstein, Diane Kashlak, Lydia McShane. Seated left to right: Veronica Vercellotti, Karen Kamphouse, Heather Donnelly, Ellen Tuite, Joanne Foerster

Sacred Heart High School

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’54 A 3-word description of the Sacred Heart ’54 reunion on October 3, 2009, “It was great!” Sylvia Goda said, “It was as thought the year was 1950 and we were freshman once again in the old wooden barrack schoolhouse across from the Hunt Armory, in East Liberty. (Except for the fact the roof wasn’t leaking and the temperature was comfortable where we were)”
A prayer was offered for the deceased members of the class: Kathy Anderson, Connie Haney, Kathy Mc Quade, Dorothy Chambers, Pat Macko, Marie Moran, Pat Corbett, Marissa Marney, Eleanor Murphy, Mary Walker, Ginger Timpona, Fran Doherty, May Clare Ludwig, Eileen O’Neill, Winnie Rishel, Ginny Gibson, Kathleen Tipping, and Theresa Majoy. A Mass at Sacred Heart Church will be celebrated for the living and deceased classmates on a date to be announced.
The ladies voted to make a contribution to the Oakland Catholic High School Scholarship Fund. It was announced that future reunions will be held at the Grandview Restaurant on Grandview Avenue, in Mt. Washington, PA, on the first Saturday of October each year. Those interested should contact Sylvia Goda at 412-461-7663 or Pat Kerr Petronio at 412-486-4909
The following prayer was read: “We offer up this our 55th year reunion, to our school namesake, The Sacred Heart, and to his mother, The Blessed Virgin Mary. We are grateful for the honor and privilege of having spent our innocent years together. And we are grateful for our many blessings over the years. We thank the Lord and our Blessed Mother for their support and loving embraces when we were brought to our knees during troubled times. Amen.”
Finally, classmate Mollie McGuire Huitima said it best, “I feel my high school days were the most important part of my education. It formed the foundation of my life.” Beautifully said Mollie!

SHHS ‘54
Standing: Bobby Barna, Mary Lou Doerfler, Dr. Jane Gerneth, Pat Kerr, Jo Ann Marshall, Kathleen Patton, Patty Mahon, Eileen Hilson, Judy Cain, Pat Unks. Sitting: Sally Koryak, Margie Klazak, Jean Pelusi, Mollie McGuire, Helen Skowran, Pat Houston, Sylvia Goda, Jackie Hughes

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’58, met on October 12, 2008 for a 50 year reunion Mass at Sacred Heart Church, then enjoyed a great lunch at Storms Restaurant, on 4th Ave, in Pittsburgh, where everyone caught up on ole’ times. It was a most enjoyable time, and we look forward to the next one, perhaps in a year or two. Just a simple lunch, call Stephanie next year for details. If you missed it, you missed a marvelous reunion.

1st row bottom, Gilda Bocceli, Mary Flanagan, Cathy Heck, Lorraine O’Brien, Alma Bazil, Mary Grace Costa, Kathy Braun Sr. Brenda Jumba, Bea Ricketts, Suzanne McGurty
2nd Row Rosemary Larkin, Arlene Muto, Judi Ifft, Joan Cercone, Lucille Simone, Bernadette Wiehagen, Pat Murray Marilyn Blauzdis
3rd Row, Joan Guay, Gerry Stuthers, Sr. Eileen Johnston, Suzanne Vilsack, Mercedes Klingensmith, Jeanne Kirsch, Joan Brinza, Margaret Keough
4th row, Virginia Fix, Nancy Cusack, Mary Ellen Crouse, Mary Jo Hill, Rosalyn Rossi, Pat Connelly, Kathleen Vescio, Susan Foz
5th Row Anna Mae Weiser, Jane Baklarz,Joanne Purcelli, Sandra Sulley, Margaret Sis McDowell, Joanne Stahl, Barbara Wynn,Joan Cavenaugh, Peggy Fink, Stephanie Kosko, Pat McKinney,Emilia Mazzott, Marilyn Fitzgerald & Mary Lou Famelli.

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’62. A delightful day of love, recollection and reconnection was shared by these members of the SHHS Class of ’62 on October 11, 2008. This fun filled day was held at the Oakmont home of Kathy Trebac Heller. The mini reunion ended with a champagne toast and fireworks!

Standing left to right is: Eileen McGinty, Mary Logan Dettmers, Teddie Maryanski Brown, Peg McKinley Surman, Sister Maureen O’Brien, S.C., Irene Ryan Shaw, and Mary Jane Mulvey Gandour. Seated left to right:Kay Schaffer, Joan O’Connor Shoemaker, and Kathy Trebac Heller. Bottom: Mary O’Grady Leonhardt

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’68. The reunion weekend started on Friday, October 17 at the Sheraton Station Square Lobby. We had a meet & greet in the lobby/bar area. This was not an RSVP event, so we did not know how many women would show up. Classmates came in from across the US, and a classmate who is a missionary in Bolivia was able to attend! We had about 50 classmates attend the meet and greet! It was non-stop talking until about 1 a.m. The next evening, Saturday, was our Dinner Buffet, also at the Sheraton. Crazy, non-stop dancing and laughter from 8 until 11. We closed the banquet room at midnight, then moved to the bar/lobby area, which we closed at 2 a.m.(still talking!) On Sunday, we attended 11:30 Mass at Sacred Heart, followed by brunch in the old school cafeteria. We served delicious box lunches from Whole Foods! We had 32 in attendance for this event, and again–non stop chatter. The women were truly happy to see each other, and seemed to enjoy a wonderful weekend. Sister Lynn at Sacred Heart was so generous in allowing us to use the cafeteria. It brought back so many memories. The women loved it! Additionally, Sister Patrice who taught us at SHHS stopped in on Saturday to say hello to everyone, and attended Mass with us on Sunday. It was a memorable weekend.

Sacred Heart High School Class of ’83 a reunion took place on December 27, 2008 at Silky’s Crow’s Nest located in Sharpsburg. We rented out the lower level banquet room which over looked the Allegheny River-a very pretty room. The accommodations were superb, and everyone had a great time catching up. Everyone enjoyed the photo slide show we put together which displayed as many high school photos as we could gather. Please feel free to email me or call me, Lisa Eisel, at 724-772-2583 if you have further questions about our reunion. We are looking forward to planning our 30th!

Sacred Heart High School, Class of ’89 had their 20th reunion on September 19, 2009 at the Claddagh Irish Pub.

St. Paul Cathedral High School

St. Paul Cathedral, Class of ’54 had their 55th reunion on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Seventeen alumnae enjoyed a luncheon at the Holiday Inn-Pittsburgh University Center. Some of the classmates traveled from Texas, Florida, Virginia, Delaware and Clarion. We heard from some of the classmates who could not join us who said they hope to make it to the next reunion. Everyone enjoyed a fun afternoon just catching up and reminiscing about our high school days.

St. Paul Cathedral, Class of ’58. On September 13, 2008 St. Paul Cathedral High School Class of 1958 celebrated their 50th year reunion at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. We had a wonderful turnout. Thirty eight women attended the luncheon, many coming from out of state–CA, NC, SC, GA, IN, FL. We had 81 girls in our graduating class, 14 are deceased, 5 we can’t locate. Sixty two invitations were sent out and only 7 didn’t reply. We gathered in the Oakland room at the PAA and a CD of our graduation pictures along with photos of the basketball team, picnics, and other occasions was projected on the wall as we greeted one another. Favors were truffles from Mon Ami Chocolates in the Strip along with pens donated by Oakland Catholic Alumnae office. The souvenir booklet contained addresses of our classmates along with a few memorable photos. Everyone enjoyed seeing classmates, especially those who hadn’t attended the last few reunions. There were a lot of laughs. 1958 is a great class and it is fun to get together, renew friendships, and remember good times at CHS.

St. Paul Cathedral, Class of ’59 had a wonderful 50th reunion on September 19, 2009 at Station Square.

St. Paul Cathedral, Class of 1984 had a wonderful reunion on May 30, 2009 at Houlihan’s in Station Square. 15 classmates attended. Pictured in back row (left to right) – Julie (Kowalecki) White, Angela (Carlino) Vrabel, Phyllis (Myszewski) Vereb, Dawn (Mitchell) Highsmith, Julie (Zygarowicz) Evans, Candy (Smith) Vazquez. Middle Row (left to right) Renee Pollice, Mimi (Fedzen) Fersch, Dawn Davis, Gina Dascola. Kneeling (left to right) Lisa (Reed) Mason and Patty (Sachs) Balsamico. Not pictured (took photo) – Lisa Sciullo.

St. Paul Cathedral, Class of ’88, Well, it took 20 years to get together but we finally did it! Our reunion was a success, gathering classmates from near and far and helping old friends reconnect. The soiree was held at Alexander’s in Bloomfield, with everyone looking their most fabulous. A fun and memorable evening was had by all. A trip down memory lane by way of a photo collage, school memorabilia, and yearbooks helped set the tone for the evening. Many thanks to Ms. Newlin for leading the meal prayer, Mrs. Carol Sciulli for creating and donating such lovely raffle baskets, and Carolyn Senoski’s husband for donating concert tickets. Looking forward to many more future reunions to come (25th anyone?) and hopefully a lot more classmates. We missed you.