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SPRING 2015 NEWSLETTER
“Hazard Yet Forward”
“ESA challenges each
young woman to develop
her unique abilities
through a strong sense of
self in a community that
embraces religious,
cultural, and ethnic
diversity.”
2220 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
(617)-296-1087
Visit us on the web at:
www.esaboston.com
Educating the Women of Tomorrow
THE SETON FORUM
Elizabeth Seton Academy Newsletter
Spring 2015
Sunday, April 19th, 2015 Elizabeth Seton Academy hosted
their annual Make a Difference Gala honoring Mr. Jerry
Pallotta, with honorary chairs Mayor Martin J. Walsh and
Ms. Lorrie Higgins. We thank all of our donors, sponsors,
In This Issue
faculty, staff, student, parent, and committee volunteers.
Every year, each and every one of you provide critical help
in funding Elizabeth Seton Academy, and we could not be
more grateful for your dedication and commitment to the
last all girls’ Catholic high school in the city of Boston. To
view all the pictures of this year’s event, please visit:
https://plus.google.com/photos/102902560802821443347/
albums/6141490284126143201?banner=pwa
-2015 Strong Minds,
Strong Girls, Make a
Difference Gala
-2015 Women in
Leadership Career
Symposium
-2015 Celebrating Art in
the City
-ATHLETICS
-ESA Developments
-ESA’s Women of
Yesterday Alumnae
Update
-Ways to Support ESA
-2015 College
Acceptances
-2015 Annual Alumnae
Luncheon
Left to right: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Pallotta, Mayor Walsh and Ms. Higgins.
Women in Leadership
Career Symposium
Left to right: Carolyn Savage, Janine Busby, Toni Curry,
Ceferina Murrell, Pattyanne Lyons, and Jane Metzger (Not
pictured) with students of Elizabeth Seton Academy.
On March 6-8th, Elizabeth Seton Academy
presenting their first juried art show. The
opening reception was held on Friday March
6, 2015 5-8pm at Labourè College, 303
Adams St, Milton, MA. In partnership with
Labourè College and Art New England, local
artists, students, and alumnae from Elizabeth
Seton Academy had an opportunity to
showcase their talent to our esteemed judge,
Editor-In-Chief Debbie Hagan of Art New
England.
May 1, 2015 Elizabeth Seton Academy
hosted their second annual Career
Symposium. This year’s theme being
“Women in Leadership”, we had six women
who overcame every limitation placed on
them, and succeeded in their task to excel in
today’s workforce.
The panelists were Jane Metzger, Chief
Operating Office Carney Hospital, Carolyn
Savage, Marketing Entrepreneur, Janine
Busby, Boston Police Department Detective,
Toni Curry, Account Executive TR Miller
Co., Ceferina Murrell, Women’s
Advancement for Mayor Walsh, and
Pattyanne Lyons, Executive Director of
Annual Giving and Alumni Relations for
Wentworth Institute of Technology. It was
an informative, honest, and enlightening
discussion about working women today.
Elizabeth Seton Academy
Celebrates Art in the City
The student winners were Sasha Mercado ‘15,
Stefania D’Amato ‘16, and Colleen Sullivan ‘12.
First, second, and third place were awarded to
local artists Ruth Swift, Mitchell Karas, and
Sarah Kerns. We thank all the participants for
their submissions and hard work.
Left to right: Stefania D’Amato ’16, Editor and Chief Debbie
Hagan of Art New England, and 1st place portrait and winner
Ruth Swift.
ATHLETICS
BASKETBALL 2015
“Elizabeth Seton Academy is a member of
NEPSAC, New England Preparatory
Schools Athletic Council, and our division
is the GIL, Girls Independent League.”
Thank you to our dedicated coaches, and
thank you to all of our team players for
their participation, commitment, and
school spirit!
SOFTBALL 2015
“Elizabeth Seton Academy offers 3 varsity
sports: soccer, basketball and softball. As a
college preparatory school, our philosophy of
athletics is aligned with our academic policy.
Student athletes must maintain satisfactory
grades and attendance to be eligible for
membership on a team. A team member
makes a commitment to her teammates, the
coaching staff, and to the school.”
ESA Developments
Freshman Retreat
ESA not only embraces religious, cultural, and ethnic
diversity, but we believe in love, acceptance and the strength
of friendship. As an all girls Catholic school, we build a
sisterhood. We teach values and morals that can be used in
everyday lives. The girls are kind, they care for each other,
and listen to one another. This builds a spirit that can’t be
broken. Throughout the year, each class has a scheduled
retreat where the students, faculty and staff participate in
reflection and prayer exercises that build a deeper, emotional
connection with one another and the Catholic tradition.
CSF Scholars
Class of 2018 with Ms. Ba and Ms. Little
Our Biology freshman
students are now in
the midst of
dissecting pigs, and
having a lot of fun
thanks to Mr. Souza!
Celia Quinn and Jacqueline Beggan ‘18
Senior Service
Each year, our graduating seniors are required
to fulfill senior service. This service requires
the girls to embrace a commitment to others
through volunteering and servicing those in
need. This year the girls are in programs with
Carney Hospital, PJP, local food pantries, the
Boston Police Department, among many
others. Once they are done with their service,
they come back and present their experiences
to us in a PowerPoint presentation with their
fellow students, faculty, and staff.
“On Thursday, May 7th, several of our current CSF Scholars
attended a Mass and Reception held in their honor at the
Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The Mass recognized all CSF
Scholars, including our new Scholars. Micha is joining ESA
from St. John Paul Academy Lower Mills Campus, and Yen
from Mother Caroline Academy. As Cardinal Sean, Kathy
Mears and Mike Reardon emphasized last week, always
remember that someone loves you and believes in you.”
Poetry Out Loud
Wednesday, January 7th, ESA hosted their 2nd annual Poetry Out Loud
competition. This competition demonstrates how well a student can
verse and memorize a poem with the correct rhyme and meter. Eight
students were a part of the competition reciting poems by Al Young,
Emily Dickinson, and Maya Angelou, among many others. Ultimately,
three students hit the mark; for best dramatic appropriateness, Sheila
Duplan who recited “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” by Langston Hughes,
runner-up, Shannon Flaherty who recited “Domestic Situation” by
Ernest Hilbert, and overall winner, Kailana Harriot who recited “The
Animals in that Country” by Margaret Atwood. If you wish to see the
winning performance, please log on to ESA’s YouTube channel at:
www.youtube.com/TheESABoston.
ESA’s Women of Yesterday
Congratulations to Joviane Cantave
‘09 and Kristiana Medrano ‘11, who
have graduated from MCPHS
University!
Congratulations to Jessica Sannon ‘11 who
has graduated from University of
Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s
degree in Mathematics!
Congratulations to Claudelle Dubuisson
’09 who passed her NCLEX, and has
officially been pinned as a registered
nurse!
Congratulations to Cynthia Edouarzin
‘11 who just graduated Cum Laude from
Howard University with a bachelor’s
degree in Health Sciences and
Management, with a concentration in
Business Administration! Next up for her
is City Year, DC.
Congratulations to Catherine Charles ‘11
who has graduated from University of
Massachusetts Lowell with a “Who’s Who”
award among students in American
universities and colleges, a recognition at a
national level for her excellence in
leadership.
Congratulations to Danielle Patin ’08 who
will receive her Master’s degree in Clinical
Psychology on May 17, 2015 from Howard
University.
For any further information on Alumnae
Events or any interest in volunteering for
ESA, please contact Elana Aurise at
617-296-1087 ext. 15
Ways to Support ESA
Become a sponsor for one of our girls: Provide the
tuition assistance she needs to get her college
bound and become her mentor.
Donate directly: Send cash or a check to our school
at 2220 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester MA, 02124.
Don’t forget to visit
www.esaboston.com to
donate through our
E-Campaign!
Spread the word!
It doesn’t hurt to share a
helping hand for education.
Use your company as a tool: Most companies match
your donation for non-profit organizations. Take
advantage for a good cause! Review your
companies matching gift guidelines.
Attend our upcoming annual fundraisers: Cocktails,
prizes, and a chance to donate to our independently
funded school.
Your donations not only pay for students’ books
and financial aid assistance but also for
scholarships, extra curricular activities, and the
privilege of small class sizes.
College Acceptances
Alumnae Luncheon
Johnson & Wales
Lasell College
Anna Maria College
Southern New Hampshire College
Barry University
Wentworth Institute of Technology
University of Hartford
Curry College
College of St. Joseph
Regis College
Emerson College
UMass Dartmouth
Fisher College
La Salle University
Howard University
Newbury College
Liberty University
Boston University
Drexel University
MCPHS
Elmira College
Suffolk University
Wheelock College
UMass Lowell
St John’s University
Hampton University
Drew University
St. Anselm’s
UMass Boston
Temple University
Goucher College
Emmanuel College
Quinnipiac University
New England College
Clark University
UMass Amherst
Wheaton College
Clarkson University
Congratulations to our
2015 graduates!
Alumnae, we look forward to seeing you!
Mission Statement
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Elizabeth Seton Academy established in the
spirit and values of Saint Elizabeth Ann
Seton, is a private, Catholic, all girls college
preparatory high school that provides a
nurturing community for learners.
ESA strives to prepare each student to
become a young woman of faith by fostering
a deeper understanding of the Catholic
tradition, its truths and values.
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ESA educates young women by developing
their potential as scholars, instilling in them
a sense of social responsibility, and
empowering them to become leaders and
Professionals of tomorrow.
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ESA challenges each young woman to
develop her unique abilities through a strong
sense of self in a community that embraces
religious, cultural and ethnic diversity.
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2220 Dorchester Avenue
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(617)-296-1087
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Visit us on the web at: www.esaboston.com
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Newsletter By: Elana Aurise
Photographer: Dr. John Sweeney
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