Rita Murphy Carfagna ’71 and Peter Carfagna lead the Merici Challenge

The spirit and charism of St. Angela Merici, a model for Christian womanhood and the religious education of young women, has long-inspired Rita Murphy Carfagna ’71 and Peter Carfagna. Since 2013 they have built the Merici Scholarship Program, named for St. Angela, at Beaumont School and now they are the inspiration to expand the program further.

Merici Scholars are young women who are well-rounded, academically strong, spiritually engaged, and involved in at least one extracurricular activity. Since its inception, the Carfagna’s faith-filled generosity has supported nearly 100 Beaumont students, serving an important role in the growth of Beaumont’s enrollment over the past three years.

"We’ve been long-time supporters of Ursuline education at Beaumont. We believe in and support the important academic, athletic and spiritual development young women receive through their Catholic education here,” said Rita Carfagna. "We know that the Merici Scholarship Program helps to make this exceptional Beaumont education accessible to more young women, changing their lives forever.”

Past Merici Scholars are attending universities such as Cornell, Georgetown, Boston College and MIT. Current Merici Scholars are varsity athletes, thespians, student council leaders and a voice and helping hand for those in need. They are the young women who will change the world.

In donating to the Merici Scholarship Program, you will change the lives of deserving young women by giving them the opportunity to receive the great gift of a Beaumont education.

MEET SOME OF OUR MERICI SCHOLARS:

MADYSON TREHARNE ’22

Madyson is an active sophomore with big ambitions and worthy goals. Maydson represents Beaumont to our incoming freshman as an Ambassador who helps ease the transition into high school and serves as a role model.

She is a pole vaulter on Beaumont’s Track & Field team.

Madyson is concerned about social justice and has started her own foundation, Project Leave-Behind. In partnership with Disney and other hotels across the country, Madyson’s foundation donates clothing left behind at hotels to homeless, poor, and less fortunate.

As part of her participation in the Beaumont community, Madyson is also a member of Student Council, Academic Scholars, Drama Club, Enviromental Science Club, and Literary Magazine.

CIERRA BENSON ’14

Cierra, a recent graduate of Cornell University with a concentration in Corporate Food & Beverage and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in the Baking & Pastry Arts, is getting settled following her move to the Washington, D.C. area.

While in high school, Cierra enthusiastically participated in the National Honor Society, National French Honor Society, Fashion Club, and Beaumont Entrepreneur Club.

Post Beaumont, she wore many hats as Teaching Assistant for Restaurant Management, Food Safety Tutor, Treasurer for NSMH and her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Curriculum Development Assistant for a consulting firm, Student Advisory Council member for the Cornell Tradition Fellowship and member of Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity and Order of the Omega.

KATIE BAGLEY '20

Katie is a strong senior leader and IB Diploma Candidate. She on the Executive Board of Student Council running programming and events, and giving morning announcements. She is a leader in Peer Ministry executing class retreats, service projects, all-school prayer services, and liturgies.

She uses her strong leadership skills and interest in STEM as an active member of Be@utech and the Robotics Team which has placed in the top three spots during her time at Beaumont.

Katie’s leadership can be found on the athletic field as well. She earned a spot on the U.S. Lacrosse 2019 Girls High School All-Academic Team, one of just 11 selections from the Ohio – North Coast Region.

LINDSEY CLARK ’17

Lindsey was the Valedictorian of her class. Her many accolades while at Beaumont include: Phi Beta Kappa awardee, Swim Team and Lacrosse Captain, Academic Scholars, National Honor Society, National French Honor Society, Honors Diploma, BBB “Celebration of Integrity” scholarship award winner, and member of Beaumont’s winning CLETeen Hack Coding team.

Lindsey is now a junior at Georgetown University, majoring in Economics and minoring in Mathematics and History. At Georgetown, Lindsey is an Economics Teaching Assistant, an editor for the Georgetown Undergraduate Law Review, and a social chair for Georgetown Women in Leadership. She is currently spending a semester abroad at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, where she is studying the role of education in social, economic, and political inequalities.

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO HELP

The Carfagna’s have challenged alumnae to match their annual $50,000 donation in support of the Merici Scholarship Program through June 30, 2020, thereby doubling their annual gift to reach our goal of $100,000. To date, we have raised just under $40,000 toward the goal. You can help put us over our goal at beaumontschool.org/merici.

Original Article From: https://www.beaumontschool.org/news/2019/12/01/beaumont-news-rita-murphy-carfagna-71-and-peter-carfagna-lead-the-merici-challenge