Form I Class of 2032

Form Parents

Caroline Maxwell and Meredith Abbott

Form II Class of 2031

Form Parents

Elisabeth McHugh and Lindsay Hay

Form III Class of 2030

Form Parents

Meg Nicholson and Pradeep Thoppil

Form IV Class of 2029

Form Parents

Thao Woodard and Heather Ronk

Form V Class of 2028

Form Parents

Sarah Thomas and Irene Lee

Form VI Class of 2027

Form Parents

Christina Macher and Antonia Moran

Form VII Class of 2026

Form Parents

Marcie Sharp and Margaret Landis

Form VIII Class of 2025

Form Parents

Erin Kane and Elizabeth Walton

The Cistercian Parents’ Club supports the school and the school community through various volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Each of our volunteer committees has a chair/co-chair and a faculty/staff liaison. We welcome all parents to volunteer and appreciate your time and assistance.

Contact information for Parents’ Club Board and Committee Chairs is available on Directory Spot.

Parents’ Club Executive Board

• President: Suzanne Durgin
• President-Elect: Kate Neylon
• Secretary/Volunteers: Stacy Murphy
• Treasurer: Christy Marlowe
• Treasurer-Elect: Karl Shaikh

Baccalaureate/Commencement Form VII

Baccalaureate/Commencement Co-Chairs Organize Baccalaureate and Graduation Receptions. Form VII parent volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve, and take-down at these two events.

Committee Co-Chairs

• Misty Birdsong
• Lydia Pellico

Advisors

• Lisa Richard
• Greg Novinski

Closet Curator Forms I-VIII

Closet Curator keeps our Parents’ Club closet stocked and organized with all the items we need to have successful events and activities.

Committee Chair

• Jeanette Haley

Advisors

• Erin Hart
• Lisa Richard

Confirmation Form III

Confirmation Co-Chairs coordinate the Post-Confirmation Reception in the Cistercian Lunchroom. Form III parent volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve, and take-down at this annual event.

Committee Co-Chairs

• Nancy Major
• Meg Parra

Advisor

• Fr. Ambrose Strong

Drama Forms III – VIII

Drama Department produces a Middle School play in the Fall and an Upper School play in the Spring. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with chaperoning, set building, ticket sales, and contributing food for refreshments.

Committee Chairs

Middle School

• Catalina Jorba
• Ciara Dilley

Upper School

• Tiffany Raines
• Theresa Seiwert

Advisor

• Tasia Magill

Faculty Appreciation Forms I-VIII

Faculty Appreciation Committee provides faculty and staff with complimentary breakfasts/lunches/treats at various times throughout the year. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and to contribute food.

Committee Co-Chairs

• Ashley Tyler
• Lindsay Hay

Advisor

• Lisa Richard

Freshman Activities Form V

Freshman Activities Co-Chairs coordinate four events for Form V: Freshman 101 Parent Meeting, Freshman Mixer, Freshman Homecoming Dinner and Freshman Spring Party. Form V parent volunteers are needed to help set-up, chaperone and take-down for mixer and party.

Committee Co-Chairs

• Cordelia Favarato
• Kelly Butler

Advisor

• Fr. Ambrose Strong

Junior Patrons’ Guild

Committee Co-Chairs

• Jann Mackey
• Mika Thomas

MLK Day of Service Forms V-VIII

MLK Day of Service Chair assists Upper School Faculty and Staff with scheduling volunteer opportunities and coordinating logistics for this annual event.

Committee Chair

• Kelly Gordon

Advisor

• Fr. John Bayer

Mum Moms

Assist Student Council with creating and assembling mums for upper school students & cheerleaders in preparation for homecoming.

Committee Chairs

• Jann Mackey
• Jennifer Groves
• Thu-Lan Andrews

Advisor

• Fr. Ambrose Strong

New Families Forms II-VIII

New Families Committee leads the welcoming of new families to our Cistercian community. We host several on campus events: New Parents’ Reception in Spring, New Parent Orientation in Summer, and Back to School Nights in Fall. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with event set-up/take-down, and to provide refreshments.

New Families Committee also coordinates the Buddy Family program – pairing existing families with new families over the Summer as a resource for information and community. Parent volunteers are needed to serve as buddy families.

Committee Co-Chairs

• Caroline Maxwell
• Sarah Thomas

Advisor

• Lisa Richard

Open House/Admissions Forms I-VIII

Open House/Admissions Committee hosts prospective families on the Cistercian campus during Fall and Spring Open Houses, Admissions Coffee and Admissions Testing days. Parent volunteers are needed to contribute food and drinks, assist with set up, take-down, greeting families, and replenishing food throughout the events.

Committee Chair

• Megan Baumli

Committee Chair-Elect

• Megan Lechler

Advisor

• Lisa Richard

Outreach Forms I-VIII

Outreach Committees coordinate support for the Cistercian community – families, faculty and staff – in times of need or other emergencies. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with providing meals and other forms of support.

Committee Chairs

• Middle School Marie Heidemann
• Upper School Alicia Hays

Advisor

• Kathy Nevitt

Robotics Forms V – VIII

Robotics Team creates a robot to compete in local, regional and national competitions. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with logistics and refreshments.

Committee Chair

• Carole Miele

Committee Chair-Elect

• Devin Fernandes

Advisor

• Greg Novinski

Senior Activities Form VIII

Senior Activities Co-Chairs coordinate events and projects for post-graduation activities, Senior gifts, and Form Master gift. Form VIII parent volunteers are needed to help chaperone Prom, and Post-Graduation activities.

Committee Co-Chairs

• Melissa Griffith
• Katie Quinn
• Maria Kenny

Advisor

• Greg Novinski

The Store

The Store sells Cistercian approved clothing and merchandise at the campus store, online, and at various on campus events throughout the year. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with selling items in the store and to help with set up, take-down, and sale of items at events.

Committee Chair

• Melanie Kariger

Committee Chair-Elect

• Meredit Beavers

Advisor

• Erin Hart

Student Council Assistance Forms V-VIII

Student Council Assistance Committee helps the Student Council with the execution of their events on and off campus throughout the year. Parent volunteers are needed to chaperone and to assist with set-up, take-down, parking and replenishing refreshments.

Committee Chairs

• Catalina Maalouf
• Kate O’Connell

Committee Chairs-Elect

• Mariana Medina
• Carol Barbero

Advisor

• Fr. Ambrose Strong

Upper School Arts Day (BraveArt) Forms V-VIII

BraveArt is the annual Upper School all-day arts workshop, held on campus in the Spring. Parent Volunteers are needed to assist with event set-up & take-down, to help serve lunch, and to contribute food items for workshop presenters and students.

Committee Chair

• Katie Ave

Committee Chair-Elect

• Kristen Devlin

Advisor

• Roberto Munguia

Used Uniforms/Lost & Found Forms I-VIII

Organize Used Uniform sales and keep used uniforms organized to be sold during regular Store hours. Submit money to the Treasurer. Sort and organize lost items for reclamation.

Committee Chairs

• Anabelle Acevedo-Marcano
• Catherine Nettune

Advisor

• Fr. Philip Lastimosa

Hawks Prayer Group

The Hawks Prayer Group is a group where members of the Cistercian community come together to pray. It includes members from both our Moms in Prayer International (MIPI) and our Rosary Group. 

Moms in Prayer International (MIPI): Cistercian Prayer Group

Please join other Cistercian moms as we pray for our sons, our school, and our Cistercian community. Moms in Prayer International (MIPI) encourages mothers to meet and pray for their children and schools.

Our group gathers virtually via Zoom once a week in prayer for approximately one and a half hours to pray for our sons and the needs of the Cistercian community.

MIPI groups are interdenominational and follow a specific format every week. Each hour-long prayer session includes praise, silent confession, thanksgiving, and intercessory prayer for your son and the school and community needs. We welcome everyone who has a desire to pray or needs prayers.

For more information and to access the Zoom login details, please contact Tammy Berbarie at hawksprayergroup@gmail.com and/or visit the MIPI website for more information on the MIPI.

Rosary Group

We offer a couple of virtual and one in-person Rosary prayer opportunities weekly while school is in session. It is a wonderful way to gather together to pray. You can also attend and pray silently with us. We also have the prayers available for those who need it to pray along or recite with us. All are welcome.

For more information and to access the Zoom login details, please contact Tammy Berbarie at hawksprayergroup@gmail.com