Parent Groups

Form I Class of 2034

Form Master

Fr. Augustine Hoelke

Form Parents

Anna Brosnahan and Blair Marchinony

Form II Class of 2033

Form Master

Fr. Christopher Kalan

Form Parents

Megan Baumli and Dana Barton

Form III Class of 2032

Form Master

Mr. Tim Parker

Form Parents

Lauren Brandt-Lyons and Maria Del Mar Gomez

Form IV Class of 2031

Form Master

Fr. Matthew Hegemann

Form Parents

Christine Reynolds and Megan Lechler

Form V Class of 2030

Form Master

Fr. Anthony Bigney

Form Parents

Nancy Major and Heather Ronk

Form VI Class of 2029

Form Master

Fr. Raphael Schaner

Form Parents

Julia Landrum and Nancy D'Amico

Form VII Class of 2028

Form Master

Fr. Philip Neri Lastimosa

Form Parents

Stephanie Jeffery and Suman Gohel

Form VIII Class of 2027

Form Master

Fr. Ambrose Strong

Form Parents

Kate Neylon and Julie Campbell

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: Katie Quinn
• President-Elect: Kate O'Connell
• Secretary/Volunteers: Ann Wang
• Treasurer: Karl Shaikh
• Treasurer-Elect: Brittney Brown

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

• Mary Peterson
• Elisabeth McHugh

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

• Audrey Mazzu
• Olivia Mueller

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

• Alicia Hays
• Sarah Junker

Upper School

• Catalina Gonzalez Jorba
• Ciara Dilley

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

• Lindsay Hay
• Julie Garza

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

• Brandy Carlton
• Christine Nevitt

Advisor

• Fr. Ambrose Strong

Junior Patrons' Guild

Committee Co-Chairs

• Amanda Miller
• Jina Aleman

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

• Emily Licata

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

• Theresa Seiwert (Sr. Mom)

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

• Jenny Brundage
• Danna Folmnsbee

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

• Diana Kedora

Committee Chair-Elect

• Sue McKamy

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 Melissa Graham
• Upper School Leigh Wilder

Advisor

• Jessica Hendricks

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

• 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

• Eri Fraccaroli
• Erin Kane
• Antonia Moran

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

• Donna Kim

Assistant

• Julie Tolhurst

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

• Meg Parra
• Christina Macher

Committee Chairs-Elect

• Caroline Maxwell
• Stephanie Rogers

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

• Cordy Favarato

Committee Chair-Elect

• Stefani Blackwell

Advisor

• Tasia Magill

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

• Avid Conner
• Csilla Visan

Advisor

• Fr. Philip Lastimosa

Rosary Group

The Hawks Rosary Group offers opportunities to gather in prayer while school is in session. Together, we pray the Rosary for our children, our school, the Cistercian community, and the needs of the world. Whether you feel comfortable praying aloud or prefer to participate quietly, everyone is warmly welcome. Prayer sheets are available for anyone who would like to follow along or learn the prayer. For more information, meeting times, or questions about the Hawks Rosary Group, please contact Lindsay Hay.