Alumnae

Alumnae Notes

News

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  • ALIYAH GOOD '22

    Released her debut single, “Ending of a First Love,” on Oct 28th,  on all platforms.

  • KATIE WELLS PRICE '00

    Katie Wells Price OCS’ 96 SCA ’00 is the author of two children’s books, I Can Still Do Everything with One Arm and I Can Still work at the White House with One Arm. In both, Katie shares her real life experiences. She hopes that sharing her triumphs will encourage those with disabilities who have a dream of doing something on an
    elite level. Both books are available on Amazon.

  • MACKENSIE BURT MCKERNAN ’07

    The University of Tennessee System Office of Government Relations and Advocacy has hired McKernan as assistant vice president of federal relations. She will represent the University’s interest with members of Congress, House and Senate professional committee staff, federal agencies and the White House. For more information on her exciting new career visit: bit.ly/SCAGradnewVPatUT

  • MADDIE KELLER '15

    Maddie is enrolled in an Officer Candidate Program in the United States Marine Corps, and will be commissioned a second lieutenant in November! Following immediately will be a 6 month basic training course, then Flight School.

  • MICHELLE IVEY FRAZIER ’87

    Michelle is the new Director of Operations and leading DEI efforts for
    Music City Baseball.

  • ASHLEIGH GARMAN ’04

    Ashleigh has been teaching abroad for the past 12 years. She started in Korea in 2010 and then taught in Vietnam and Russia. She has been in Kuwait for the past seven years, teaching first and second-grade Kuwaiti children. She has loved living abroad, especially in the Middle East.

  • GENIE DUNN KASTRUP ’92

    In March 2022, Rita Gene (Genie) Dunn Kastrup ‘92 was sworn in as the first woman President of the SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 1, which represents 50,000 property service workers in six states and 11 cities across the Midwest. Genie has been serving as executive vice president of the SEIU, and for the last 15 years, has played an instrumental role in framing the union’s political strategy. She has also served as one of the managers of relationships on behalf of the union with elected officials and government administrators. Genie is married to Scott Kastrup and lives in Evanston, Illinois, with their 8-year-old daughter, Amelia.

  • LIZ MIZELL KOPPES ’05

    Liz took a new position as Business Development Manager with Wipfli, one of the top 20 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation. In her role, Liz will lead Wipfli's growth in Washington DC, specifically focusing on partnering with nonprofits, including associations, foundations, and community-based organizations, on supporting them in creating a lasting, positive impact. Liz has lived and worked in Washington, DC, for over 10 years and has expertise in the nonprofit sector, providing management consulting, board training, resource development, and fundraising. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama and has been active in her community, including as a member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals in DC.

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  • CHLOE WALL KENT ’14

    Chloe passed her board certification exam in fall 2021 and is now a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). She works at Cookeville Regional Medical Center as a clinical specialist pharmacist
    with a focus on cardiology and critical care.

  • ELLIE WALSH-MOOTS ’08

    Last year, Ellie was named a Fullbright Scholar, and this year has been studying middle leadership in schools at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Ellie is the daughter of Fran Coode Walsh '77 and granddaughter of the late Mildred Sharp Coode '42.

  • HEATHER YOPP HONEYCUTT ’02

    On May 28, 2021, Heather Honeycutt was one of 12 inaugural inductees into the new Forensics Hall of Fame for the Nashville
    Catholic Middle School Forensics League. Heather competed in Forensics at both Overbrook and St. Cecilia. Her husband and children were in attendance

  • KATIE SEIGENTHALER '80

    Katie Seigenthaler co-wrote a book with Dr. Jahangir about Nashville’s COVID-19 response titled, Hot Spot: A Doctor's Diary from the Pandemic with Dr. Alex Jahangir, and it is available on Amazon.

  • MALLORY MIRE '19

    For the first time in Rhodes history, a father-daughter duo are sitting members of the college's Board of Trustees! Ryan Mire '93 and his daughter, Mallory Mire '23, made history following Mallory's admission to the board as a student trustee. 

  • MIRANDA MCDONALD ’09

    Miranda was recently awarded the Play Like a Girl Honors award for her professional efforts to advance equity as well as her unrelenting community service on behalf of girls and women. Play Like a Girl!® is a 501(c)3 charitable organization on a mission to level the playing field by leveraging the skills girls gain from sport to propel young
    women into competitive, male-dominated careers in STEM+.


  • NICKY GUGLIELMI '14

    Our newest veterinarian at Hillsboro Animal hospital, Dr. Nicky Guglielmi! Dr. Guglielmi graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She lives in Nashville with her two fur-friends, Baldo and Bibby. Dr.

  • SARA LA HAIE ’11 and NICKY GUGLIELMI ’12

    Both alumna recently graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, both earning their Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Sara is now working at VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital and Nicky is at the Hillsboro Animal Hospital, both in Nashville.

Weddings

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  • ANNA WHITNEY POLLACK ‘13

    Anna Whitney '13 married Victor Pollack on October 8, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Anna is the daughter of Kathy Fox Whitney
    '82 and Russell Whitney. Anna's sisters, Erin Whitney '16 and Meghan Whiteny '18, served as bridesmaids along with SCA classmates.

  • AUDREY LUCK NEUHOFF ‘17

    Audrey married Tony Neuhoff on June 3, 2022, at The Cathedral of the Incarnation, with Father Kibby presiding. Their reception was held at Riverwood Mansion in Inglewood, TN, and they honeymooned in Jamaica for a week. Audrey and Tony currently reside in Nashville.

  • BRIDGET SIMPSON KRESTA '12

    married Eli Kresta on March 19, 2022 at The Cathedral of the Incarnation. Matron of Honor; Elizabeth Donlon Allred '12, SCA bridesmaids; Katherine Ray Goodman '11 and Dory Miller '12

  • CAROLINE MCNAIR BLAKELY ‘07

    Caroline was married to Nicholas Andrew Blakely on September 3, 2022, by The Rev. Robert Lamborn at the Chapel of the Apostles at the University of the South, Sewanee. Caroline’s best friend, Caroline Herrington Kimmineau ’07, served as her Matron of Honor virtually
    through their iPads, because Caroline was going into labor with her 2nd daughter, Elizabeth. An exciting weekend, all the way around!

  • CHRISTINE WEHBY ‘14

    Christine is engaged to her fiance, Rex Engelbert, whom she met while attending the University of Dayton. After graduation, Rex moved from Chicago to Nashville to pursue a career in law enforcement, and Christine began her career as an English teacher at SCA. The two became engaged while celebrating their sixth anniversary in February of 2022. Christine and Rex are planning a wedding at Camp Marymount in November of 2023. Please pray for them as they begin this wonderful journey together!

  • ELIZABETH DEMERE DESOLA ‘13

    Elizabeth Demere ’13, daughter of Lee Anne Chance Demere ’83, married Lawrence De Sola on June 25, 2022. SCA alumnae: Ruth Anne Demere ‘15, Addie Perkerson ‘17, Stephanie Sundock ‘83. Elizabeth Demere DeSola ‘13 , Lee Ann Demere ‘83, Rebecca Connors ‘13, Molly Mahone ‘83. Also, in attendance were Allie Perkerson ‘19, Betsy Smith Hunt ’85, and Lindsay Chance ‘87.

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  • HANNAH MCCLOURE HAMILL '13

    Hannah and Conor had their wedding celebration and renewal of vows on July 2, 2022, at Winton Castle outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. After postponing the celebration three times due to Covid, they were excited to finally celebrate with family and friends! They were originally married in a small ceremony led by Father Wolf in March 2020 at Hannah’s family home in Nashville. Hannah's sister, Olivia McClure '15, served as maid of Honor. Hannah and Connor
    currently reside in Edinburgh, Scotland.

  • MOLLY HUMPHREYS TEAS '13

    Molly Humphreys married Johnathan Teas at the Immaculata Catholic Church in San Diego, CA, on September 17, 2022. They reside in San Diego. Emily Humphreys ‘15 was the Maid of
    Honor and Erin Keller ‘13 were bridesmaids.

  • NOEL PITTMAN BRADLEY '01

    married Fred Bradley on March 12, 2022, at Hillwood Presbyterian Church with a reception at St. Pius X Catholic Church. The couple resides in Nashville.

  • SARA WHITAKER EGGERS '08

    Sara married Preston Eggers on October 6, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

  • SAVANNAH KEEF WALDROP '08

    Married Patrick Waldrop on February 1, 2022. The couple now lives outside of Fort Riley, Kansas, where Savannah teaches at JCHS while
    her husband is currently deployed in Europe.

Births

Memorials

Honoring the memory of alumnae and their family members who have recently passed away.

2024
April 9 - Regina "Gina" Coakley Dessauer, Class of 1974. Sister of Cathy Coakley Belisle '72, Anne Coakley Houston '75, Jeanette Coakley Evans, '77
January 10 - Bonnie Wilson Jonszi, Class of 1964. Sister of Becky Wilson Hellerson '68, Bobbie Jeanne Wilson Nealy '74.
January 6 - Sister Roseanne Tatum, O.P. Class of 1950

2023
November 19 - Jennifer "Jennie" Carroll Mahrez, Class of 1993
November 18 - Theresa Amy Hackett, Class of 1993
November 2 - Regina Clare Blatz Charlton, Class of 1955. Sister of Barbara Baltz Wehby '54, Sister Mary Louis Baltz, O.P. '57, Angela Baltz Singer '59, Judy Baltz Seigenthaler '61, Virginia Baltz Singer '65, Eleanor Baltz '71
October 10 - Anne Wall Christeson '67. Daughter of Anne Eidell Wall '38, sister of Dr. Peggy Wall Ross '64, Brigid Wall '75, 
August 22 - Joan "Joanie" Joger Carr Pietramale, Mother of Katie Carr '89, Sister of Judith Hager Burch '67
August 7 - Sister Regina Craft, O.P., Class of 1952
August 2 - Mary Therese "M.T." Fajardo, Class of 1971
May 13 - Elizabeth Clare "Ibby" Rye Tomlinson, Class of 1959
January 24 - Mary Frances Mannion Johnson, Class of 1948. Mother of Sharon Johnson Hutchens '72, Sister of Sue Ann Mannion Simpson '36

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