Mother Seton School 1960 - 1961 |
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Mother Seton School Class of 1961 |
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(l to r) 1st row: Dennis Stahley, Tony Martin, Dennis Boyle, Jim Pryor, Ray Domingue, Greg Hobbs, Sue Hoade, Linda Cool, Kathie Ethridge, Kitty Tschiffely, Judy Joy 2nd row: Ned Remavege, Norbert Vincent, Ted Knox, Jim Grinder, Paul Humerick, Ronnie Cool, Arlene Campbell, Margaret Dagenhart, Connie Walsh, Mary Ann Sanders, Jeanne Myers 3rd row: Bill Eiker, Don Marshall, Ray Ott, Larry Little, Jeff Zurgable, Dick Oster, Lois Eiker, Shirley Little, Mary (Ann) Sanders, Joan Wivell, Cheryl Miller 4th row: Jim Little, Mike Quarterman, Mike Topper, Dennis Martin, Joe Eckenrode, Dick Wivell, Upton Brown, Rhonda Rhodes, Donna Brown, Jane Hawk, Lynn Shorb, Martha Kolb. Information & photo provided by Shirley Little |
Mr. Remavege graduated from Emmitsburg's Mother Seton School (MSS) in 1961. As a Distinguished Volunteer, he was honored for his dedication to the legacy of the school's foundress, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and the Daughters of Charity, as well as his for his dedication to the academic and faith formation of MSS students. Instrumental in MSS becoming a certified Maryland Green School, Ned volunteered his time, and leveraged an important business contact, to ensure MSS received a grant for a new solar system - a benefit to the entire community. "It is an honor for me to be named a Distinguished Volunteer," said Remavege. "The team at MSS does an outstanding job of setting the correct foundation for our young men and women of the future. The students may not know it now, but, like so many others, they will look back and feel warm inside and smile because of their experience in these formative years at Mother Seton School," continued Remavege. "Ned has a heart for the students of MSS," said Sister JoAnne Goecke, D.C., Principal at MSS. "As a dedicated alum, he wishes the present generation of students to have the benefit of a Catholic education at MSS as he did. He has promoted our Green School initiative in the Frederick business community so our students would gain knowledge and skills to create a sustainable environment for future generations. He visits the school at least monthly and always brings a cheerful and positive message to the faculty and staff. We were proud to nominate Ned for the Distinguished Volunteer Award," continued Goecke. Remavege was joined at the Distinguished Volunteer Recognition Luncheon by his wife Patricia Remavege, MSS Vice Principal Gordon Love, and MSS Development Director Karen Murphy McClain. "Ned is a wonderful advocate for our school and speaks frequently of the importance that his time at MSS has had on his life. Mother Seton School is fortunate to have alums like Ned who continue to give back to the school," said McClain. "I'm not surprised though. MSS alums are a special group."
Mother Seton School alumnus Ned Remavege receives the Distinguished Volunteer Medal from Megan Kula, President, Association of Fundraising Professionals-Western Maryland Chapter, with Gordon Love, Vice Principal, Mother Seton School. |
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On January 7, MSS students celebrated Mass at the Basilica of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in honor of her feast day. At the end of Mass, members of the Class of 1961 were honored in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of their graduation. After Mass, alumni returned to MSS to enjoy a special luncheon and meet with Student Ambassadors, who led them on a tour of the school." My two tour guides were absolutely superb. I was truly amazed at what you are doing and pray that you will continue for many years to come," said Cheryl Miller in a note to Sister JoAnne Goecke, D.C. after the reception. "Not only do you instill Christian values, but you also offer many things that other schools do not offer. The children leave Mother Seton better prepared for the next chapter in their lives."
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