Robert Lebling, Class of 1961, writes: With the help of classmate Cathy Bisgood Frissell and others, we have long operated a Facebook group for Class of 61 members only and a similar Yahoo group as well.
www.facebook.com/groups/OLOL61/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/olol61/info
www.facebook.com/groups/OLOL61/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/olol61/info
Jacqueline Alvarado, Class of 2013, writes: I am currently a sophomore at St. John's University in Queens, NY. My major is Government and Politics with an Social Justice and Sociology Minos. I am in the Ozanam Scholars Program at my university. Right now for fall 2018 I am studying abroad in St. John's University Rome, Italy Campus for a semester. In the Rome Campus I am work study student for Academic Service Learning.
Lourdes Alumni Volunteer at the 10th Annual Lions' Roar Kate Truax 5K/1K
Many thanks to our wonderful young alumni for volunteering their time, talents, and treasures to the 10th Annual Lions' Roar Kate Truax 5K/1K on Saturday, April 28! The event was a success and fun was had by all! We appreciate your support!
Many thanks to our wonderful young alumni for volunteering their time, talents, and treasures to the 10th Annual Lions' Roar Kate Truax 5K/1K on Saturday, April 28! The event was a success and fun was had by all! We appreciate your support!
The Class of 1968 is Planning 50 Year Reunion
The Our Lady of Lourdes Class of 1968 is planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their eighth grade graduation. The reunion date and details are still being finalized. If you are interested in attending the reunion, are in contact with anyone from the Class of 1968, or if you want to share photos, memories or mementos from your years at Lourdes, please contact Mr. Bill Glacken at william.glacken@yahoo.com.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Class of 1968 is planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their eighth grade graduation. The reunion date and details are still being finalized. If you are interested in attending the reunion, are in contact with anyone from the Class of 1968, or if you want to share photos, memories or mementos from your years at Lourdes, please contact Mr. Bill Glacken at william.glacken@yahoo.com.
Congratulations to the Lourdes Class of 2014 on their upcoming high school graduations! Good luck on your new adventures:
Joy Anderson – Rochester Institute of Technology
Alex Ballestero – University of Maryland Baltimore County
Savannah Chatman – Scripps College
Justin Chatman – Delaware State University
Samantha Copeland – Millersville University
Marco Espina – Montgomery College
Josephine Froelich – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Amalia Grobbel – Clemson University
Antonio Gutierrez – United States Army
Chandler Hawkins – University of Miami
Taria Herbert – George Washington University
Caterina Ieronimo – University of Maryland
Charles Lekakos – United States Marine Corps
Bridie McGroarty – Mount St. Mary’s University
Carter Monroe – Penn State University
Natalie Nantais – College of William & Mary
Devan O'Neil – University of Mary Washington
Helena Orrego – Tulane University
Erin Pels – Miami of Ohio
Molly Quinn – Ohio State University
Alexa Rios – University of Dayton
Gabriella Sebastian – Clemson University
Andrew Sheridan – Mount St. Mary’s University
Jonathan Simpson – Towson University
Derek Sunier – Apprentice Program for his CPC (Certified Professional Chef), from the ACF (American Culinary Foundation)
Mary Tundo – Salisbury University
Joy Anderson – Rochester Institute of Technology
Alex Ballestero – University of Maryland Baltimore County
Savannah Chatman – Scripps College
Justin Chatman – Delaware State University
Samantha Copeland – Millersville University
Marco Espina – Montgomery College
Josephine Froelich – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Amalia Grobbel – Clemson University
Antonio Gutierrez – United States Army
Chandler Hawkins – University of Miami
Taria Herbert – George Washington University
Caterina Ieronimo – University of Maryland
Charles Lekakos – United States Marine Corps
Bridie McGroarty – Mount St. Mary’s University
Carter Monroe – Penn State University
Natalie Nantais – College of William & Mary
Devan O'Neil – University of Mary Washington
Helena Orrego – Tulane University
Erin Pels – Miami of Ohio
Molly Quinn – Ohio State University
Alexa Rios – University of Dayton
Gabriella Sebastian – Clemson University
Andrew Sheridan – Mount St. Mary’s University
Jonathan Simpson – Towson University
Derek Sunier – Apprentice Program for his CPC (Certified Professional Chef), from the ACF (American Culinary Foundation)
Mary Tundo – Salisbury University
Mary Anne Murphy (maiden name Maloney), Lourdes Class of 1957, writes: After Lourdes, I attended Immaculata High School and Trinity College in Washington, DC. as well as Catholic University and later Smith College for graduate degrees. I married, had a son and loved being a full time mother for several years. I worked part time as a socialworker when my son started school and later full time until retiring in 2016. I moved to LA after my son stayed in California after graduating from Claremont McKenna College. My brother Mike is a psychiatrist in Cincinnati and my brother Dan is retired from the VA and living in North Bethesda. We're all grateful for the solid education we received at Our Lady of Lourdes that enabled us to attend very competitive schools afterward!
Congratulations to the members of the Lourdes Class of 2013 on their recent graduations from high school!
We wish them all the best as they embark on their college adventures in the Fall:
Jacqueline Alvarado - St. John's University
Alex Brennan - Regis University
Allejandra Chavez - Towson State University, Honors College
Yonathan Daniel - Penn State University
Gianna Franco-Carmona - Frostburg State University
Matthew Fronda - Penn State University
RT Gardella - University of Rhode Island
Hunter Hawkins - University of Miami
Jazmine Herbert - University of Mississippi
Clayton Kiyonaga - Dartmouth College
Caitlin Munar - University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Lauren O'Leary - Goucher College
Franco Valdivieso - University of Maryland, College Park
We wish them all the best as they embark on their college adventures in the Fall:
Jacqueline Alvarado - St. John's University
Alex Brennan - Regis University
Allejandra Chavez - Towson State University, Honors College
Yonathan Daniel - Penn State University
Gianna Franco-Carmona - Frostburg State University
Matthew Fronda - Penn State University
RT Gardella - University of Rhode Island
Hunter Hawkins - University of Miami
Jazmine Herbert - University of Mississippi
Clayton Kiyonaga - Dartmouth College
Caitlin Munar - University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Lauren O'Leary - Goucher College
Franco Valdivieso - University of Maryland, College Park
Kevin Foley, Lourdes Class of 1965, writes: After St Johns, graduated from Villanova University and received a Masters in Forensic Science from George Washington University. I had a wonderful career in the Secret Service and served in Miami, NYC, Washington and Charlotte NC along the way. I am retired and and work for a consulting firm based in Charlotte. I credit OLOL with setting the compass and providing a solid foundation for all that was to come.
George Boyer, Lourdes Class of 1963, attended Richard Montgomery H.S. In Rockville, MD were he played football, basketball and baseball and graduated in 1967. Mr. Boyer attended the University of Maryland and graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education. He continued on to Virginia Tech and received a Master's Degree in Educational Adminstration.
Mr. Boyer taught Health and Physical in Fairfax County Public Schools for 32 years and was an Assistant Principal for 3 years. He is now retired in Louisa, VA.
Mr. Boyer has been married to Deborah for 37 years has a daughter, son and one grandson.
He writes: "My deepest gratitude and thanks to Bill Offutt who started my journey in life. He believed in me and gave me the foundation to build upon. Thank you Coach Offutt."
Mr. Boyer taught Health and Physical in Fairfax County Public Schools for 32 years and was an Assistant Principal for 3 years. He is now retired in Louisa, VA.
Mr. Boyer has been married to Deborah for 37 years has a daughter, son and one grandson.
He writes: "My deepest gratitude and thanks to Bill Offutt who started my journey in life. He believed in me and gave me the foundation to build upon. Thank you Coach Offutt."
Brittnee Alford, Lourdes Class of 2003, earned a Master of Science in professional writing (MPW) specialized in technical writing and information design from Towson University in 2014. Brittnee currently works as a web content editor at ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership in DC.
Michael Davis, Lourdes Class of 1977, worked at Discovery Channel for past 16 years and is now enjoying beach life in Delaware.
Mary Teresa (Conley) Bradbury, Lourdes Class of 1954, lives in Maryland and writes: "The 2017 Frederick County Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Ball was held April 29. This annual fundraiser, highlights local volunteers competing in a “Dancing with the Stars” style competition. This year, 12 couples showcased their talents in the tango, foxtrot and swing, while competing for the “You’re Our Star” Mirror Ball Trophies, awarded to the top fundraising couples. My partner and I won the second place trophy, raising over $19,000, and I was still able "to shake a leg!"
Ms. Sibly Fisher, Lourdes Class of 1949, sent us a Christmas card with the following memories of her days at Lourdes:
"Oh how I feared Sister Emma -- luckily I had Sister Jerome for 8th grade! Sister Emma used to have a clicker that had the whole school up and down in the church. There were three bells at recess: the first one to stop, the second one to move to your line and the third to walk in. Please tell me you don't do that!"
"I sang in the choir with Helen Regina and Elizabeth Joseph -- we did harmony and we were so good that we did all the school masses. After 30 years I was back in Bethesda and drove by the school -- I was married there in 1958!"
"Oh how I feared Sister Emma -- luckily I had Sister Jerome for 8th grade! Sister Emma used to have a clicker that had the whole school up and down in the church. There were three bells at recess: the first one to stop, the second one to move to your line and the third to walk in. Please tell me you don't do that!"
"I sang in the choir with Helen Regina and Elizabeth Joseph -- we did harmony and we were so good that we did all the school masses. After 30 years I was back in Bethesda and drove by the school -- I was married there in 1958!"
The Lourdes Class of 1966 celebrates its 50th Reunion on October 22, 2016.
The Lourdes Class of 1976 celebrates its 40th Reunion on October 22, 2016.
Four Lourdes alumni were inducted into the National Honor Society.
All four are rising seniors at Saint John's College High School.
Molly Quinn, Taria Herbert, Joy Anderson and Amalia Grobbel were all members of the OLOL class of 2014.
Congratulations to our scholar graduates!
All four are rising seniors at Saint John's College High School.
Molly Quinn, Taria Herbert, Joy Anderson and Amalia Grobbel were all members of the OLOL class of 2014.
Congratulations to our scholar graduates!
College and university matriculations for the Lourdes Class of 2012:
Josh Chatman (Georgetown Prep): Franklin and Marshall College
Izzy Wilder (Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School): Kenyon College
Kiersten Pels (Georgetown Visitation): Villanova University
Claire Anderson (Georgetown Visitation): University of Georgia
Kathleen Clark (Academy of the Holy Cross): Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Anna-Sophia Capizzi (Academy of the Holy Cross): Haverford College
Casey Magersupp (Academy of the Holy Cross): University of South Carolina
Brett Miller: West Virginia University
Brian Dolan (Georgetown Prep): Yale University
Andrew Lutes (The Heights): St. Joseph's University
Asher Inman (Georgetown Prep): Colby College
Mary Claire Sheridan (Saint John's): Catholic University
Josh Chatman (Georgetown Prep): Franklin and Marshall College
Izzy Wilder (Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School): Kenyon College
Kiersten Pels (Georgetown Visitation): Villanova University
Claire Anderson (Georgetown Visitation): University of Georgia
Kathleen Clark (Academy of the Holy Cross): Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Anna-Sophia Capizzi (Academy of the Holy Cross): Haverford College
Casey Magersupp (Academy of the Holy Cross): University of South Carolina
Brett Miller: West Virginia University
Brian Dolan (Georgetown Prep): Yale University
Andrew Lutes (The Heights): St. Joseph's University
Asher Inman (Georgetown Prep): Colby College
Mary Claire Sheridan (Saint John's): Catholic University
- Katie Clark and Anna-Sophia Capizzi, Lourdes Class of 2012 and Academy of the Holy Cross Class of 2016, attend MIT and Haverford College, respectively. This photo also includes their fellow Lourdes alumna, Samantha Copeland, who is a rising Junior at Holy Cross.
- Brian Dolan and Andrew Lutes, both from the Lourdes Class of 2012, attend Yale College and St. Joseph's University, respectively. This photo was taken during the summer before 7th grade at Lourdes with each boy wearing the shirt from their future alma mater!
Sister of Saint Francis Statue Dedication - September 11, 2015
"A Room Full of Memories" is the text of a speech given by John C. Ford, one of our accomplished alumni. John gave these remarks at the reception following the Mass and dedication of our beautiful statue of a Sister of Saint francis. We are so grateful to him for sharing his wonderful thoughts with us. There were smiles and even a few tears in the room as he spoke to the Sisters and the alumni gathered.
Sister of Saint Francis Statue Dedication Commemorative Program filled with highlights of the day and alumni memories and photos.
- Elizabeth R. Hatcher writes: "My Dad was a Naval Officer/aeronautical engineer, so my family came and went to and from Bethesda. My sister, Celine Lang graduated from Lourdes in 1954. While at Lourdes, I was terrified of English grammar but went on to major in English in college, get a PhD in medieval English literature at Johns Hopkins, then teach English for 14 years before going to medical school at the University of Maryland. I completed a residency in psychiatry and have been a private pratice psychiatrist since 1997."
- Richard Rinaudot, Lourdes Class of 1955, sent us this picture of his Kindergarten class in 1947. He is the little boy by the door with the black eye! His fellow classmates include: John Madden, Terrance Horan, Dennis Zepp, Mary Termini, Dennis Follard, Marylyn Joyce, Jim Sullivan, Kathlene Flarty, Bonnie Bauer and Claude Orndorff.
Members of the class of 2011 who are well established at their colleges:
- Katie Aumiller (Academy of the Holy Cross): Miami University of Ohio
- Margaret Capizzi (Academy of the Holy Cross): University of Dallas
- Rory Dierman (Georgetown Prepatory): Duke University
- Nora McUmber (Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School): Jacksonville University
- Serena Medor (Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart): St. Mary's College, Maryland
- Nadine Mwamikazi (Academy of the Holy Cross): Academy of Art University, San Francisco
- Matias Orrego (St. Anselm's Abbey): St. Mary's College, Maryland
- Kelly Palazzo (Georgetown Visitation): Clemson University
- Preston Scantlebury (Fishburne Military School): University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Kevin Sebastian (The Heights): Clemson University
- Julia and Kara Thompson (Academy of the Holy Cross): St. Mary's College, Maryland
Young Alumni 1997-2010 Get Together - November 26, 2014
- Nancy & Perry Browning met in the 3rd grade at OLOL (see the picture taken in 1946). We graduated together in 1952; Nancy went on to Immaculata HS and Perry went to St John's. After we graduated in 1956 we both went on to college, after graduating we got married in 1960. Now 54 years later we live half time in Vermont and the other half in FL. We have five children and 11 grand children.
- Preston Scantlebury, Lourdes Class of 2011, graduated from Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, VA. Preston recently won recognition for constructing a hydrogen power cell and a hydroponic growing station for the school (fishburne.org/military-schools-in-virginia-fresh-off-of-the-stem/). He was also a defensive captain of the football team, and lettered in two other sports (wrestling and lacrosse) and a member of the school's Key Club. Preston attends the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus, with a focus on marine biology.
- Jorge Fronda, Lourdes Class of 2004, currently works as a Systems Analyst in Washington, DC. He is also an alumni of Gonzaga College High School (08’) and UMBC (’13) where he got his degree in Information Systems. Jorge has also been coaching OLOL CYO soccer since 2008, and has had many success in leading his teams to division championships and city playoffs.
- Lindsay Guion attends Harvard Business School.
- Christopher Melendez, Lourdes Class of 2007, graduated from Yale College in the Spring of 2015. He accepted a position with a consulting firm in Washington, DC.
- Patrick Dolan, Lourdes Class of 2005, graduated from Yale College in 2013. He graduated from the University of Texas Law School.
- James Roberts and his wife recently welcomed a little girl, Skylar, on August 27, 2017. Congratulations to the Roberts Family!
- Elisa Dolan, Lourdes Class of 2007, graduated from Trinity College, where she enjoyed a successful soccer career, earned a degree in political science, and served as an intern in the Connecticut legislature.
- Congratulations to Brian Dolan, Josh Chatman and Asher Inman, all 2012 graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes, for their contributions to Georgetown Prep as student government leaders for the 2015-2016 academic year!
- Ericka Hiler, Lourdes Class of 2007, graduated from Hampton University.
- Janet Brown Gean recently shared her memories of Lourdes: I graduated in '59 and my sister in '56 from our Lady of Lourdes. My mother, Dorothy Plitt Brown was very active in the school and cafeteria. She made my sister and I the first navy blue jumper with white peter pan collar blouse and we walked from room to room to model them. So exciting. In kindergarten, I was selected to walk beside the May Queen (I still have the pictures) along with a classmate whose last name was Rowe, I think Kathleen. Our mothers made our dresses. My memories of Lourdes is very special. The 40 hour traditional Mass, singing in the Choir with Mrs. Mann on the organ (she played at my wedding), waiting in the tunnel if there was bad weather for Mass, all the Dear Nuns and Monsignor Fisher and Father Wummer and Warton and of course, Sister Emma. First Fridays were my favorite - honey dipped donuts after Mass. My grandparents - Mr. and Mrs. Carl Plitt - lived where McDonalds was (recently torn down) and after school, many times I walked to their home which was a bonus from attending Lourdes.
- Nora Dolan, OLOL (2010) and Visitation, attends the University of Virginia. Ava Baker, OLOL (2010) and Visitation attends Colby College, and Katie Krivda, OLOL (2010) and Visitation, attends San Diego State. Katherine Iannuzzelli OLOL (2010) and Visitation, attends from Georgetown University. Cole Baker of OLOL and Gonzaga attends Middlebury College, and Gracie Baker of OLOL and Visitation attends the University of Massachusetts. Kate Lamoreaux attends Saint Edward's College in Austin, Texas, and Emma Heck attends Catholic University in Washington, DC, along with Patrick Sheridan.
- William Offutt entered Our Lady of Lourdes school when it opened in 1942 and graduated in 1945. He then attended St. Johns College high school, Montgomery Junior College and the University of Maryland. Offutt married Eda Schrader in 1953 and they had three children and now have four grandchildren. He worked for the Montgomery County Public Schools, mostly as a teacher, for 34 years. During that time he also coached a number of CYO teams at Lourdes and was a member of the Parish Council and the parish school board. Retired, he wrote and published Bethesda A Social History, which was very successful, and since then has written several works of locally based fiction. He is now a volunteer speaker for the Montgomery County Historical Society. Mr. Offutt is an usher at the 9 AM mass most Sundays.
- Laurie Hurson, who graduated from Lourdes in 2001, is pursuing her PhD. in Environmental Psychology, and living in Brooklyn, New York.
- Alumna Kristina Coogan, who attended Lourdes in the late 70's and early 80's, passed away. Keep Kristina's family in your prayers.
- We pray for the repose of the soul of Neil York, OLOL class of 2007, who died suddenly on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Neil was a senior at Saint Joseph's University.
- Will Collins earned his Masters degree in Business Administration and Spanish. He currently lives in New York and works for Cisco Systems.
- Adrian McDonald is returning for his second year as the Athletic Director at the McLean School.
- Shannon Nys is a CPA in Bethesda, studying for her Masters in English.
- Ann Olivier returned from a trip to China, she attends Tulane University.
- Christian Riegle and Kevin Berry attend Catholic University.
- Paolo Rigor, Cooper Danton and Xavier Franco graduated from the University of Maryland. Paolo will attend Georgetown Medical School along with fellow Lourdes student, Kathleen Sheridan.
- Elizabeth Warren graduated from Fordham University.
- Caitlin White earned her Masters degree.
- Antonio Gutierrez is on the crew team about to begin his third year at Gonzaga, along with his classmate from Lourdes, Alex Ballestero.
- Christian Blackman visited the school to report that he loves Villanova. Christian graduated from Don Bosco Cristo Rey School.
- Monsignor Fred Dolan, who along with his five siblings attended Our Lady of Lourdes, is living in Quebec. He recently notified us of the death of his father, The Honorable Frederick Dolan. See the obituary that ran in the Washington Post. Prayers go out to the Dolan family.
- Elias and Bianca Monge both attend Quince Orchard High School.
- Donovan Braithwaite is beginning his senior year at the McLean School.
- Billy Hudak is married to Erica Molina, and he has a baby boy - William.
- Patrick O'Donnell, from the class of 1981 would be happy to hear from classmates. He can be reached at podonnell@wiltshiregrannis.com.
- Judge Frederick M. Dolan passed away on June 14, 2013 at the age of 89. Read his obituary here.
- Meg Ewers Tufano graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes in 1965; as did her brother, Garry EWERS, in 1967; and her sister, Aimee EWERS Povich in 1968. Read Meg's biography here. Read a brief description of Meg's book, How I Started Drinking, here.
- Emelie Beatrice Weitnauer is living in Honduras, and working as an Environmental Engineer. She has two children and occasionally visits the US. She attended Lourdes from second grade in 1982 until she graduated in 1989. Following graduation, Emelie attended AHC for two years and then returned to Honduras. She has fond memories of her time and her friends from Lourdes. She would love to hear from former classmates and friends at emweiz@yahoo.com. She keeps in touch with Meegan Bird and Marianne McCabe on Facebook.
- Bart Crivella graduated from OLOL in 1970. He attended from K through 8th grade. He has been married 34 years to Margy - they were married at Lourdes! They have three children: Lisa, Brian and Jimmy. Bart's middle son Brian attended Georgetown Prep with Mrs. McGann's (principal's) son Brendon. Bart can be reached at BJCJr1@aol.com or 301-922-3846.