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<strong>The</strong><br />
Volume XXIX Issue 2 Summer 2012<br />
<strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong><br />
For alumnae and friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong>
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong><br />
2800 Edison <strong>High</strong>way<br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong>, Maryland 21213<br />
Phone: 410.732.6200; Fax: 410.732.7639<br />
E-mail: chsb@thecatholichighschool.org<br />
Web site: www.thecatholichighschool.org<br />
President<br />
Barbara D. Nazelrod, Ph.D. ’68<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Institutional Advancement<br />
Dori DiVenti<br />
Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Public Relations and<br />
Marketing/Editor<br />
Emily Olszewski Vandergriff ’01<br />
Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Alumnae Relations and<br />
Special Events<br />
Jill Rehbein Leitch ’99<br />
Assistant to the President<br />
Christina A. Roemer<br />
Photography<br />
Lifetouch, Bob Stockfield, Robert Fletcher, and<br />
Emily OlszewskiVandergriff ’01<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong> is published by the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Institutional Advancement for alumnae and<br />
friends. We appreciate your feedback and<br />
welcome submissions. Submissions are edited<br />
for content and clarity; photos are used at the<br />
editor’s discretion. Every effort has been made<br />
to ensure the accuracy <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong>. If you<br />
have a question, concern or submission, please<br />
contact the editor at 410.732.6200 ext. 491 or<br />
evandergriff@thecatholichighschool.org.<br />
Thank you.<br />
Mission<br />
Inside<br />
Letter from the President... 1<br />
Alumnae Association Update... 2<br />
TCHS News... 3<br />
Ellie Gonzalez ’14 Competes Internationally... 7<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> 2012... 9<br />
Graduates and their families; college acceptances<br />
Alumnae news in ALUMLIGHT... 12<br />
Reunions, graduations, weddings, and more<br />
Events Calendar... 15<br />
<strong>The</strong> Christmas Project... 16<br />
Sympathies... 20<br />
Respects and remembrances <strong>of</strong> alumnae and their loved ones<br />
Athletic Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame Nomination Form...<br />
Alumnae Awards Nomination Form...<br />
All Class Reunion Reservation Form...<br />
Alumnae Update Form...<br />
Empowered by Gospel values and rooted in the spirit and tradition <strong>of</strong><br />
Saints Francis and Clare <strong>of</strong> Assisi,<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong>,<br />
a sponsored institution <strong>of</strong> the Sisters <strong>of</strong> St. Francis <strong>of</strong> Philadelphia,<br />
is dedicated to the education <strong>of</strong> young women in an environment that<br />
fosters Christian attitudes <strong>of</strong> dignity and respect<br />
for the human person and all <strong>of</strong> creation.<br />
In our mission, we recognize that through education<br />
the empowerment <strong>of</strong> women can effect the transformation <strong>of</strong> our<br />
society; therefore, we challenge our school community<br />
to academic excellence,<br />
to responsible leadership, and<br />
to Christian community service.
Letter from the President<br />
Dear Alumnae, Parents, and Friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>,<br />
Warm greetings from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong>! As we begin the school<br />
year, I am confident that you will be impressed, as always, with the great news <strong>of</strong> our<br />
alumnae, students, and recent graduates.<br />
Our Mission Statement boasts <strong>of</strong> our commitment to challenge our school community<br />
to academic excellence, to responsible leadership, and to Christian community service.<br />
As you read the exciting pages <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong>, you will see that the words <strong>of</strong><br />
our mission statement continue to be vibrantly alive at <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> and among our<br />
alumnae.<br />
<strong>The</strong> end <strong>of</strong> another year brings many highlights to our school community, several <strong>of</strong> which are<br />
included in this edition: May Crowning, achievements in athletics, news <strong>of</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>’s<br />
Tuition Guarantee, Commencement on May 22nd at the Cathedral <strong>of</strong> Mary Our Queen and<br />
recognition <strong>of</strong> the 50 th anniversary class, the Class <strong>of</strong> 1962.<br />
As you read this edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong>, you will again notice the many ways our current<br />
students make <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> such a vital and dynamic place as well as how the school continues<br />
to touch the lives <strong>of</strong> our alumnae. It is always a joy to highlight our graduates in the Alumlight<br />
section, regardless <strong>of</strong> your year <strong>of</strong> graduation or where you live. We are most fortunate as a<br />
school community that our thousands <strong>of</strong> alumnae maintain their connection to <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> and<br />
continue to <strong>of</strong>fer support in a variety <strong>of</strong> ways.<br />
May you let your light shine each day in reflection <strong>of</strong> your years <strong>of</strong> life and learning at <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
<strong>High</strong>.<br />
Blessings to you and your families.<br />
Barbara D. Nazelrod, Ph.D.<br />
President<br />
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Alumnae Association Update<br />
Greetings from the Alumnae Relations Office!<br />
As summer comes to an end, we look forward to a wonderful 2012-2013 school year. We have several exciting events added<br />
to the calendar this year. One new event will be a comedy night held on September 15th - Wojo and Mickey: Heaven Help<br />
Us! <strong>The</strong> evening will be a night <strong>of</strong> comedy, improv, and “fun” raising, and will feature an alumna, Michele Wojciechowski<br />
’86, and 98 Rock’s Mickey Cucchiella.<br />
In October, we will hold our annual Alumnae Awards Assembly and Inaugrual All Class Reunion (nomination form<br />
included in this newsletter). <strong>The</strong> awards assembly will be held on October 12 in the Sr. Marie Yocum, OSF Auditorium<br />
with the whole student body and honored guests. On Saturday, October 13, we will hold our Inaugaural All Class Reunion,<br />
all alumnae are weclome to attend as we will honor and recognize the classes that are celebrating milestones. <strong>The</strong> day will<br />
conclude with the Alumnae Memorial Mass.<br />
Join us for a night <strong>of</strong> dinner and dancing at our annual fall gala in November. This year’s theme is Hooray for Hollywood,<br />
and it will be held at the Boumi Temple in Rosedale. <strong>The</strong> spring is a great time here at <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> with our annual<br />
Wine Tasting in March and Spring Fling in May. This past year, we also held our Inaugural Golf Outing at Sparrows Point<br />
Country Club, and will hold it once again in June 2013.<br />
Other exciting news from the Alumnae Association is the announcement <strong>of</strong> a new Executive Board. As we continue to<br />
grow our Alumnae Association, we look forward to inviting more alumnae to become involved with their alma mater. <strong>The</strong><br />
Executive Board and sub-committees are working hard to plan events and gatherings for all alumnae to enjoy. If you are<br />
not already signed up to receive the alumnae e-newsletter so you can keep up to date with all the alumnae events, please<br />
email me at jleitch@thecatholichighschool.org.<br />
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Alumnae Association Executive Board and Subcommittee Members<br />
Mrs. Barbara Skotarski Ferrara ’68<br />
President<br />
Mrs. Sandi Michno Petri ’65<br />
Vice President<br />
Mrs. Michele Romans Schwarzmann ’69<br />
Treasurer<br />
Ms. Gina Folio ’02<br />
Secretary<br />
Ms. Nicole Parker ’99 & Mrs. <strong>The</strong>resa Resh Taulbee ’00 Mrs. Amanda George Trapani ’00<br />
Co-Chairs, Fundraising Committee Chair, Networking Committee<br />
Save the Date:<br />
Saturday, September 15, 2012: Wojo and Mickey Heaven Help Us! Comedy Night<br />
Friday, October 12, 2012: Alumnae Awards Assembly<br />
Saturday, October 13, 2012: First Annual Alumnae All Class Reunion and Alumnae Memorial Mass<br />
Sunday, October 28, 2012: Alumnae Association Fall Quarter Auction<br />
Friday, November 9, 2012: Fall Gala at Boumi Temple<br />
Sunday, March 24, 2013: Wine Tasting to benefit the Alumnae Scholarship Fund<br />
Friday, May 3, 2013: Spring Fling at St. Joseph Fullerton Church, Parish Center<br />
Monday, June 24, 2013: 2 nd Annual Golf Outing at Sparrows Point Country Club
TCHSNews<br />
2011-2012 Stories from Edison <strong>High</strong>way<br />
11th Annual Community Service Day<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> held its 11th annual Community Service Day on Friday,<br />
October 7, 2011. Students, faculty, and staff loaded 13 buses to volunteer at<br />
25 different organizations across the <strong>Baltimore</strong> area. <strong>The</strong> day began with a<br />
prayer service and ended with an assembly where the school community<br />
reflected and shared experiences and accomplishments <strong>of</strong> the day.<br />
“I think Community Service Day broadens the students’ volunteer<br />
experiences,” said Carolyn Marinari, Guidance Counselor and Coordinator <strong>of</strong><br />
Community Service Day. “Most students chose to volunteer with populations<br />
they ordinarily would not have sought out so they challenge themselves to<br />
come out <strong>of</strong> their comfort zone for the betterment <strong>of</strong> others. This day also<br />
inspired students to consider careers they previously overlooked.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> Franciscan Center, Gallagher Services & Gribbin Center, and Manna<br />
House have been apart <strong>of</strong> this day for 11 years, and many others, such<br />
as American Red Cross, Blue Water <strong>Baltimore</strong> (formerly Herring Run<br />
Watershed Association), Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Hospital, Marian<br />
House, Our Daily Bread, Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House, St. Joseph<br />
Medical Center, and St. Jerome’s Head Start, have worked with <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
for five or more years.<br />
“Organizing this day is a tremendous amount <strong>of</strong> work, but the biggest pay<strong>of</strong>f is<br />
that our students, working side by side with the faculty, have the opportunity<br />
to put <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>’s Mission Statement into action,” Marinari said. “On<br />
Community Service Day, the Mission isn’t just a piece <strong>of</strong> paper or words. It’s<br />
good deeds done for others in the Franciscan spirit.”<br />
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STEM Day<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>’s 2nd annual STEM Day was held on Saturday, October 15th. All female middle school students were<br />
invited to participate. Activities for the day included STOMP Rocket Production, Build & Design a Robotic Arm, and<br />
Build a Solar-Powered Device. <strong>The</strong> 54 participating students also presented their accomplished projects to their peers,<br />
parents, volunteer helpers, and faculty.<br />
Holding STEM Day <strong>of</strong>fered prospective students a preview <strong>of</strong> what <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>’s STEM Program can <strong>of</strong>fer them.<br />
“Since last year’s STEM Day was such a tremendous success, we were really looking forward to this year,” commented<br />
Ms. Brooke Sterrett, Director <strong>of</strong> Enrollment. “We tweaked a few <strong>of</strong> the activities, the participants received fun t-shirts,<br />
and the middle school students left that day enthused about the possibility <strong>of</strong> being in <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>’s STEM Program.”<br />
This year’s 3rd annual STEM Day will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012.<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> is the only school in the <strong>Baltimore</strong> area with a four-year comprehensive STEM Program that engages<br />
students in the fields <strong>of</strong> science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. <strong>The</strong> program introduces students to state<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />
technology and includes many hands-on activities, as well as opportunities to participate in area STEM<br />
competitions. Incoming freshmen participate in Robotics Camp during the summer <strong>of</strong> their freshman year.<br />
In conjunction with Johns Hopkins University, students can participate in JHU’s Engineering Innovation Program<br />
and earn three original Hopkins credits. STEM students also earn college credit with Anne Arundel Community<br />
College by taking the required Computer Science and Calculus classes.<br />
Fine Arts Workshop<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> introduced a Fine Arts Workshop on Saturday, November 19th to showcase what our Fine and<br />
Creative Arts Department <strong>of</strong>fers students who love to sing, perform, paint, and create! <strong>The</strong> participating middle<br />
school students interacted with current students who had similar interests, whether it be band, choir, and/or art. In<br />
just one short day, these talented young women put together a concert and art show, to the delight <strong>of</strong> their families.<br />
This fun-filled day enriched prospective students’ and parents’ understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>’s Fine Arts Program,<br />
and will continue to showcase the many opportunities for students. This year’s Fine Arts Workshop will be held on<br />
Saturday, November 17, 2012.<br />
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Student Performances<br />
Steel Magnolias<br />
In her first year at <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>, Ms. Jane Schmidt, Choir<br />
Director, pulled together a spectacular performance<br />
<strong>of</strong> Steel Magnolias in only four weeks and with just 18<br />
rehearsals. “It was an incredible amount <strong>of</strong> pressure to<br />
pull <strong>of</strong>f a show <strong>of</strong> any kind in 18 days,” said Ms. Schmidt.<br />
“I had lots <strong>of</strong> support from fellow faculty members.<br />
Without them, the show never would have happened.”<br />
“I thought the show went great,” said Hailey Ibberson ’15.<br />
“I know we were all really nervous, but I was so proud <strong>of</strong><br />
the entire cast and crew. I loved being in my first TCHS<br />
performance and cannot wait for the next one.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> cast included Londun Dingle ’15 as Truvy, Emma<br />
Dohmeier ’12 as M’Lynn, Hailey Ibberson ’15 as Annelle,<br />
Shelby Kestler ’12 as Ouiser, Kristen Kreiner ’12 as Clairee,<br />
and Gionna Maria ’15 as Shelby.<br />
Hairy Tale Rock<br />
Just months after her first TCHS drama, Ms. Schmidt directed yet another wonderful performance. This time, a<br />
musical - Hairy Tale Rock by Charlie Levett, with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur.<br />
Hairy Tale Rock was a fun, modern twist on the classic fairy<br />
tale, Rapunzel, and left the audience laughing out loud at the<br />
humorous dialogue and witty charisma <strong>of</strong> the cast.<br />
<strong>The</strong> cast included Samantha Bailey ’12 as Rapunzel, Abigail<br />
Dohmeier ’14 as Elton, Amanda Broowy ’12 as Bill, Emma<br />
Dohmeier ’12 as Ernestine, Kathleen Koluch ’12 as Princess<br />
Iphigenia, Samantha Santana ’12 as Prince Rupert, Rachel<br />
O’Hale ’13 as Fairy Godmother, Amanda Davis ’15 as Big Bad<br />
Wolf, Stacey Coles ’13 as Evil Witch, Tynisha Johnson ’14 as<br />
Evil Queen, Jennifer Klapka ’14 as King Edwin, and Casey<br />
Kopasek ’15 as Queen Edwina.<br />
This year’s musical will be held on Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1, 2012. This year’s drama will<br />
be held on Friday, March 22th and Saturday, March 23, 2013. All performances will be held in the Sr. Francis Marie<br />
Yocum, OSF Auditorium.<br />
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Brittany Winborne ’12 Signs with UAB<br />
On Tuesday, November 15th, senior Brittany Winborne <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />
signed her letter <strong>of</strong> intent papers to play Division I women’s basketball<br />
for the University <strong>of</strong> Alabama at Birmingham. Her fellow teammates<br />
attended her signing, which was held in the DeCarlo Gymnasium, to<br />
show their support and encouragement.<br />
Shortly after her recruitment, on Monday, January 30th, Brittany<br />
scored her 1,000th point against Friends. She ended her <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
basketball career with the most points scored in the school’s history -<br />
1,067. Brittany joined only 2 other alumnae who have scored over 1,000<br />
career points in basketball for <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>.<br />
Mary Cay Hamilton ’85 (pictured to the right with Brittany), who was<br />
the first ever to break 1,000 career points with 1,004, attended the game<br />
with her family to support, congratulate, and welcome Brittany to the<br />
esteemed 1,000+ club!<br />
Tracey Hellman ’90 also broke the 1,000 point mark with 1,054 career<br />
points.<br />
Shelby Kestler ’12 Shines in Forensics Finals<br />
Congratulations to Shelby Kestler for making it to the quarter finals at the National<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> Forensics League Finals that were held at the Hilton in Downtown<br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong> on May 26th and 27th. Shelby ranked 18th out <strong>of</strong> 250 competitors in<br />
Original Oratory.<br />
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Over 2,100 students from all over the nation competed in ten different events at<br />
the finals. <strong>The</strong> competitors were housed at Towson University, Loyola Blakefield,<br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong> City College <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, Poly <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, and Catonsville <strong>High</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>.<br />
“I knew that I had someone special when Shelby began doing Forensics as a<br />
freshman,” said Mr. Howard Scott, Forensics Coach. “I am so proud to see her<br />
progress into such a poised and accomplished speaker. She has let her light shine<br />
brightly for <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>.”<br />
“Shelby is a young woman <strong>of</strong> great talent, confidence, and poise,” said Dr. Barbara D. Nazelrod ’68, President. “She<br />
has exemplified <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>’s missions to empower young women by their education. This accomplishment brings<br />
great honor to her family and school.”<br />
“It was a humbling experience to rank as high as I did at nationals,” said Shelby Kestler ’12. “Seeing that I had made it<br />
to the quarter finals was very surprising, and I will never forget hearing other students from all over the U.S. clap for<br />
me when it was my turn to receive my trophy.”<br />
Shelby is now majoring in political science at <strong>Catholic</strong> University.
Ellie Gonzalez Competes Internationally<br />
Elizabeth “Ellie” Gonzalez ’14 has certainly made a name for herself as an athlete<br />
with <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>, the IAAM, and now, internationally. She was one <strong>of</strong> 14 girls and<br />
14 boys who were selected to form the U.S. contingent that competed in the National<br />
Scholastic Sports Foundation, Inc.’s (NSSF) Caribbean Scholastic Invitational (CSI)<br />
in Carolina, Puerto Rico on June 1-2.<br />
This was the 7th CSI, which was created to expose young American high school<br />
athletes to international competition. <strong>The</strong> team selection is based on many factors,<br />
the most important factor being the athlete’s potential to represent his/her country<br />
in the near future. <strong>The</strong> team competed against other Island countries. <strong>The</strong> athletes<br />
chosen for the U.S. contingent also competed at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals<br />
in Greensboro, NC on June 12-14.<br />
“When I received the phone call about Ellie’s invitation to the NSSF’s CSI, I was<br />
immediately proud and excited,” said Mrs. Kari McBride, Athletic Director. “As I<br />
shared the information with her family, I could see the excitement in Ellie, too. Once<br />
she accepted the invitation, I could not have been happier for her. What an amazing<br />
opportunity for her to showcase her talents to the world! We are very lucky to have such a hard-working, dedicated<br />
athlete, and I cannot wait to see how she wows the world.”<br />
“Ellie is a stellar athlete and scholar. I am extremely proud that she is representing <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong> in an international arena as an elite runner,” said Dr. Barbara D. Nazelrod ’68, President.<br />
<strong>The</strong> NSSF was founded in 1990 and strives to support the development <strong>of</strong> junior age high school athletes by providing<br />
travel grants to eligible high school athletes for major U.S. invitational meets, USATF Junior championships (crosscountry<br />
and track and field) and to the three national meets hosted by the Foundation each year: <strong>The</strong> New Balance<br />
Indoor Nationals, the New Balance Nationals, and the Great American Cross-Country Festival.<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> Announces Tuition Guarantee<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong> proudly announces the implementation <strong>of</strong> an unprecedented tuition model<br />
that will provide families a consistent tuition fee throughout their daughters’ tenure. In response to the current<br />
economic challenges faced by families today, the <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees recently unanimously approved<br />
a Tuition Guarantee model for current and future students. This model is one <strong>of</strong> the first <strong>of</strong> its kind in the country<br />
providing a certainty for families in planning their daughters’ annual tuition without the expectations <strong>of</strong> rising cost.<br />
<strong>The</strong> program goes into effect this school year for all students.<br />
“Although families have come to expect annual tuition fluctuations from private educational institutions, we are<br />
sensitive to the fact that household budgets are being designed around the current economic climate,” said <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
<strong>High</strong> President Dr. Barbara D. Nazelrod. “We analyzed our present and future resources and felt confident in creating<br />
this unique <strong>of</strong>fer to demonstrate our compassion for the investment that families are making toward their daughters’<br />
educational future.”<br />
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Miss <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> &<br />
May Crowning<br />
As is tradition, <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> held its annual Miss <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> Assembly on April 30, 2012 during which the<br />
Students <strong>of</strong> the Year and Miss <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> were announced.<br />
Miss <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> exhibits academic excellence, responsible leadership, and Christian community service<br />
consistently over her four years at <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>. Each month during the school year, a Student <strong>of</strong> the Month<br />
is chosen from each class. This person demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities and actively takes part in<br />
school events. All Students <strong>of</strong> the Month are eligible for Students <strong>of</strong> the Year, and senior Students <strong>of</strong> the Month<br />
are eligible to become Miss <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>.<br />
“When so many capable young women are candidates for their classes, it makes the choices difficult for the<br />
selection committees. This is very good because it proves just how wonderful our students are,” said Ms. Pat<br />
Greely, English Department Chair and part <strong>of</strong> the selection committee.<br />
Miss <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>, 2012 is Emma Dohmeier; Junior <strong>of</strong> the Year is Megan Lynch; Sophomore <strong>of</strong> the Year is<br />
Rebecca Miller; and Freshman <strong>of</strong> the Year is Cassandra Kopasek.<br />
As Miss <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>, 2012, Emma Dohmeier had the esteemed honor <strong>of</strong> crowning the Blessed Virgin Mary<br />
during the annual May Crowning on May 2, 2012 in the Sr. Francis Marie Yocum, OSF Auditorium. <strong>The</strong><br />
Students <strong>of</strong> the Year accompanied Emma on stage and provided support as Emma fulfilled a very meaningful,<br />
religious tradition.<br />
“It was an honor to have been a part <strong>of</strong> this ceremony to honor Mary, and I’m excited to see who will crown<br />
Mary next year,” said Junior <strong>of</strong> the Year, Megan Lynch.<br />
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Introducing the<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> 2012 received their diplomas on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Cathedral <strong>of</strong> Mary Our Queen in<br />
Homeland. <strong>The</strong> graduates include:<br />
Summer Brianna Abel<br />
Tylar Ashley Abrams<br />
Ayanna Patrice Allyne<br />
Anna Maria Alrub<br />
Allison Christine Antonio<br />
Samantha Marie Bailey<br />
Maria Eneida Barlow<br />
Darriell Gilda Booker<br />
Amanda Christine Borowy<br />
Nicole Frances Boyd<br />
Alexis Shali-lynn Branagan<br />
Nicole Elizabeth Broccolino<br />
Samantha Marie Budreski<br />
Taylor Nichole Burgess-Williams<br />
Courtney Jean Campbell<br />
Anna Teresa Casterline<br />
Alixx Jayna Dais<br />
Savannah Leigh D’Aurora<br />
Marlisa Maria Davis<br />
Veronica Innocencio DiMatteo<br />
Emma Frances Dohmeier<br />
Jacqueline Ruth Dyson<br />
Elise Helene Ebelein<br />
Mary Alexis Engelhardt<br />
Jessica Noelle Eurice<br />
Dalana Leanne Fell<br />
Kathryn Elizabeth Freeman<br />
Rachel Ann Getz<br />
Amy Marie Grande<br />
Mariah Joan Grosko<br />
Carlin Marie Grudzien<br />
Aylin Claire Guler<br />
Morgan NaShea Hall<br />
Meagan Elizabeth Hardesty<br />
Danielle Lynn Hipkins<br />
Erin Marie Hoerl<br />
Helen Mariah Hopson<br />
Stephanie Marie Humeniuk<br />
Bryana Adrienne Ja’Nae Johnson<br />
Melissa Nicole Johnson<br />
Sierra Angel Johnson<br />
Robin Alexis Jones<br />
Abigail Maureen Kaminski<br />
Brooke Erin Kelly<br />
Shelby Anne Kestler<br />
Jessica Lynn Kirby<br />
Christine Nicole Klapka<br />
Kelsey Ivy Kollar<br />
Kathleen Barbara Koluch<br />
Shannon Frances Krehely<br />
Kristen Marie Kreiner<br />
Megan Luise Kus<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2012<br />
Megan Nicole Lancaster<br />
Sarah Violet Lawrence<br />
Brooke Elizabeth Longo<br />
Nicole Marie Lukaszczyk<br />
Kelly Marie MacKenzie<br />
Sydnie Denise Marshall<br />
Miesca Alexia McFarland<br />
Meghan Elizabeth<br />
McGonigle<br />
Alexandra Nicole Morning<br />
Lindsey Taylor Mosmiller<br />
Samantha Jo Moxey<br />
April Christine Mueller<br />
Elizabeth Allane Nelson<br />
Shannon Jenae Patrick<br />
Jasmine Nicole Peterson<br />
Kathryn Anne Phillips<br />
Gabriella Marie Polsinelli<br />
Jai-Landa Elise Pratt<br />
Destiny Paige Reed<br />
Olivia Summerhayes Remas<br />
Sachena Kiara Richardson<br />
Brianna Nicole Ridgely<br />
Shakayla Andrea Robinson<br />
Bianca Alise Rose<br />
Amanda Mary Rossi<br />
Julia Marie Rostkowski<br />
Korinna Rae Sachs<br />
Samantha Olga Santana<br />
Harneet Kaur Sawhney<br />
Tara Lynn Schimpf<br />
Claire Elizabeth Schindler<br />
Brianne Elizabeth Seay<br />
Bianca Nicole Sevidal<br />
Mary Elaina Shorb<br />
Marisa Elisabeth Sigler<br />
Rebecca Anne Sloman<br />
Jasmine Andrea Smith<br />
Sarah Nicole Spencer<br />
Samantha Ann Suit<br />
Paraskevi <strong>The</strong>oharis<br />
Annalee Elizabeth Turcea<br />
Jordan Lynn Turkin<br />
Allison Anne Vanorsdale<br />
Caryn Nicole Waters<br />
Brittany Monét Winborne<br />
Patricia Anne Wortman<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong> Summer 2012 9
College Acceptances<br />
Alvernia College, PA<br />
American University, DC<br />
Arcadia University, DE<br />
Anne Arundel Community College, MD<br />
Bowie State University, MD<br />
Bridgewater College, VA<br />
Cabrini College, PA<br />
Chestnut Hill College, PA<br />
Chowan University, NC<br />
Christopher Newport University, VA<br />
Coastal Carolina University, SC<br />
Colgate University, NY<br />
Community College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong> County, MD<br />
Coppin State University, MD<br />
Delaware State University, DE<br />
DeSales University, PADrexel University, PA<br />
Drexel University, PA<br />
Elizabethtown College, PA<br />
Ferrum College, VA<br />
Frostburg State University, MD<br />
George Mason University, VA<br />
Goucher College, PA<br />
Harrisburg University, PA<br />
Hawaii Pacific University, HA<br />
Hood College, MD<br />
Immaculata University, PA<br />
Lebanon Valley College, PA<br />
Loyola University, MD<br />
Lynchburg College, VA<br />
Manhattan College, NY<br />
Mary Baldwin College, VA<br />
Maryland Institute College <strong>of</strong> Art, MD<br />
Marymount University, VA<br />
McDaniel College, MD<br />
Millersville University, PA<br />
Monmouth University, NJ<br />
Moravian College, PA<br />
Morgan State University, MD<br />
Mount St. Mary’s University, MD<br />
Neumann University, PA<br />
10 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong><br />
As <strong>of</strong> May 1, 2012, the Class <strong>of</strong> 2012 was <strong>of</strong>fered approximately<br />
$4,788,765.00 in scholarships, grants, and awards.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Class <strong>of</strong> 2012 gained acceptance into the following colleges and universities:<br />
New York Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, NY<br />
Notre Dame <strong>of</strong> Maryland University, MD<br />
Ohio Northern University, OH<br />
Ohio Wesleyan University, OH<br />
Pennsylvania State University, PA<br />
Philadelphia University, PA<br />
Radford University, VA<br />
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY<br />
Rosemont College, PA<br />
Rowan University, NJ<br />
Saint Michael’s College, VT<br />
Salisbury University, MD<br />
Savannah College <strong>of</strong> Art and Design, GA<br />
Seton Hall University, NJ<br />
Seton Hill University, PA<br />
Shenandoah University, VA<br />
Shepherd University, WV<br />
Shippensburg University, PA<br />
St. Francis University, PA<br />
St. John’s University, NY<br />
St. Mary’s College, MD<br />
St. Vincent College, PA<br />
Stevenson University, MD<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> University <strong>of</strong> America, DC<br />
<strong>The</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Scranton, PA<br />
Thiel College, PA<br />
Towson University, MD<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Alabama at Birmingham, AL<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Delaware, DE<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Maryland <strong>Baltimore</strong> County, MD<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Maryland College Park, MD<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Maryland Eastern Shore, MD<br />
Villanova University, PA<br />
Virginia Union University, VA<br />
Washington College, MD<br />
Waynesburg University, PA<br />
West Virginia University, WV<br />
Xavier University, OH<br />
York College <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania, PA
Congratulations, Class <strong>of</strong> 2012!<br />
Salutatorian, Rebecca Sloman<br />
Allison Antonio, Brianna Ridgely, Nicole Broccolino, and<br />
Sarah Lawrence pose on the steps before the ceremony.<br />
Emma Dohmeier, Nicole Lukaszczyk, Mariah Grosko, and<br />
Anna Casterline<br />
Valedictorian, Samantha Moxey<br />
Brooke Kelly, Tylar Abams, Biance Sevidal, Allison Vanorsdale, and<br />
Lindsey Mosmiller anxiously wait to begin the ceremony.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Class <strong>of</strong> 1962 - Happy 50th Anniversary! Alumnae legacies celebrate their daughters’/granddaughters’ graduation together.<br />
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Alumlight<br />
News from alumnae<br />
12 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Baltimore</strong><br />
’44 Ruth Taylor Hood and husband,<br />
Frank, celebrated their 66th wedding<br />
anniversary on June 29. <strong>The</strong>y celebrated<br />
with their eight children, seventeen<br />
grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren.<br />
’45 Anna King Kielek announces the<br />
arrival <strong>of</strong> four new great grandchildren<br />
to her family last year.<br />
’51 Mary Loeffler Sobczynski<br />
and her husband celebrated their 56 th<br />
wedding anniversary on September 10,<br />
2011.<br />
’56 Sister Marise (Barbara) May,<br />
OSF celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a<br />
Sister <strong>of</strong> St. Francis in Syracuse, NY<br />
’59 Miriam Wancowicz Clark,<br />
hand-appliqued and quilted a blanket<br />
in honor <strong>of</strong> the bicentennial celebration<br />
<strong>of</strong> the War <strong>of</strong> 1812. <strong>The</strong> quilt can<br />
be seen at the Maryland Historical<br />
Society located at 201 West Monument<br />
Street, <strong>Baltimore</strong>, MD 21201.<br />
’60 R. Kathleen McDonough<br />
Perini and her husband celebrated<br />
50 years <strong>of</strong> marriage. She has two<br />
grandsons who recently graduated<br />
from North Hagerstown <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
in Hagerstown, MD. That makes<br />
four grandchildren in college with six<br />
more grandchildren to go! Andrew C.<br />
Perini graduated with high honors and<br />
will attend Massachusetts Art (Mass<br />
Art) in Boston on a full scholarship<br />
for Art. Peter E. Perini, Jr. graduated<br />
with highest honors in the International<br />
Baccalaureate Program with an IB<br />
diploma and is a member <strong>of</strong> the National<br />
Honor Society. He received four<br />
scholarships from universities and<br />
is going to University <strong>of</strong> Maryland,<br />
College Park, MD. Her other two<br />
grandchildren are Patrick C. Perini,<br />
who attends University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh<br />
in Pittsburgh, PA, and Meredith A.<br />
Perini, who attends Pennsylvania State<br />
University in State College, PA.<br />
’65 Sandy Michno Petri was<br />
elected vice president <strong>of</strong> the Alumnae<br />
Association.<br />
’68 Barbara Skotarski Ferrara<br />
was elected president <strong>of</strong> the Alumnae<br />
Association.<br />
’69 Virginia Etter recently<br />
returned to school and earned<br />
a bachelor <strong>of</strong> science degree in<br />
elementary education in English/<br />
language arts from Grand Canyon<br />
University. She graduated Summa<br />
Cum Laude in December 2011. Ginny<br />
presently works for Charles County<br />
Public <strong>School</strong>s, Maryland, and will be<br />
assigned her first teaching job for the<br />
2012-13 <strong>School</strong> Year.<br />
’77 Rosemarie McCubbin<br />
Olszewski is proud to announce<br />
the birth <strong>of</strong> her second grandchild,<br />
Hailey Jo Gilbert. Hailey was born<br />
on January 2, 2012 at 6:06 a.m. and<br />
weighed 6 lbs 3 oz. Proud cousins are<br />
Andrea Kurek<br />
Niedzwicki<br />
‘87, Regina<br />
Niedzwicki<br />
Greco ‘97,<br />
Tracie<br />
Olszewski<br />
Samchuck<br />
‘99, Emily<br />
Olszewski Vandergriff’ 01, Jennifer
Mastroianni Costello ‘03, Nicole<br />
Niedzwicki ‘04, and Julie Mastroianni<br />
‘07.<br />
’80 Donna Gentile Bossalina<br />
announces the engagement <strong>of</strong> her<br />
daughter, Cara Marie Bossalina ’05,<br />
to Vincent Piscopo <strong>of</strong> Ocean Township,<br />
NJ. <strong>The</strong> wedding is planned for January<br />
2013.<br />
’80 Bridickas Kestler accepted the<br />
position <strong>of</strong> assistant principal <strong>of</strong> grades<br />
6 - 12 at Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Mount Carmel<br />
<strong>School</strong>.<br />
’84 Valerie Butta Shinsky proudly<br />
announces her new position as vice<br />
principal at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong>.<br />
’85 Suzy Leonardi Maria announces<br />
her new position as assistant to the vice<br />
principal at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong>.<br />
’87 Leah Starkl<strong>of</strong>f Meredith<br />
received a master’s degree in school<br />
counseling from McDaniel College.<br />
Currently, Leah teaches health at Perry<br />
Hall <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. She is the mother <strong>of</strong><br />
Taylor, 12, and Edward, 11, and resides<br />
in Hampstead. Leah is the daughter <strong>of</strong><br />
Betty Masemore Starkl<strong>of</strong>f ‘59<br />
and the sister <strong>of</strong> Carla Starkl<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Tuzzolo ’90.<br />
’88 Marianne Szabelski Handlir,<br />
was chosen to be Old Bay’s Voice <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong> and was named the “Voice<br />
<strong>of</strong> Old Bay Radio.” Marianne’s voice is<br />
featured in two nostalgic Old Bay radio<br />
spots, and is also helping <strong>Baltimore</strong>ans<br />
speak proper “Bawlmarese” on the<br />
soundboard <strong>of</strong> Old Bay’s Facebook<br />
page. Old Bay’s Baytriotism campaign<br />
is painting the city blue and gold, and<br />
is set to be a season-long celebration<br />
for Old Bay’s 70 years <strong>of</strong> spicing up<br />
<strong>Baltimore</strong>. Well done, Marianne!<br />
’94 Laura Mierczak Kuhl and her<br />
husband, Will (Curley ’94), announce<br />
the birth <strong>of</strong> their fourth child, Elizabeth<br />
Jane. Beth was born on March 23 at<br />
11:02 am and weighed 8 lbs 2 oz. She<br />
was welcomed home by her big brothers<br />
and sister; Liam, Jack, and Ella, along<br />
with aunt Caron Mierczak ’97, cousin<br />
Meghan Sunday Stinchcomb ’97, aunt<br />
Janet Mierczak-Tremper ’79, and aunt<br />
Mary McGrath Sunday ’72.<br />
’96 Amy Miller Brouse and her<br />
husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their<br />
second child, Lukas Harrison. Luke was<br />
welcomed home by big brother Gavin<br />
and great-grandmother Anna King<br />
Kielek ‘45, who welcomed four new<br />
great grandchildren to her family last<br />
year.<br />
’96 Amie Robinson Forish and her<br />
husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their third<br />
child, Ryan Michael. Ryan was born on<br />
March 12 and weighed 9 lbs 8 oz. He<br />
was welcomed by big sisters Emily and<br />
Aubrie.<br />
’96 Vicki Battaglia H<strong>of</strong>mann and<br />
her husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their<br />
first child, <strong>The</strong>odore William H<strong>of</strong>mann.<br />
Teddy was born on May 25 and weighed<br />
9 lbs 5oz. He was welcomed home by<br />
grandmothers Donna Danas Battaglia<br />
’62 and Deborah Anzer Walters’70,<br />
great-aunts Patricia Danas Mule ’65<br />
and Donna Anzer Bieneman ’74, aunts<br />
Maria Battalia Bieneman ’99, and<br />
cousin Rebecca Bieneman Law ’99.<br />
Gala Donations<br />
Do you own a service<br />
business? Are you a<br />
Ravens season ticket<br />
holder? Do you have a<br />
vacation home?<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> is currently<br />
seeking gift certificates,<br />
sports tickets & memorabilia,<br />
and weekend<br />
getaways for our annual<br />
Gala. If you are willing to<br />
donate, please contact<br />
Jill Leitch at jleitch@thecatholichighschool.org.<br />
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’96Karey Sellers Parrott and her<br />
husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their son,<br />
William James. Will was born July 10<br />
and weighed 8 lbs 6 oz.<br />
’99 Kate Crist Clarke and her<br />
husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their first<br />
child, Macy Jane. Macy was born on<br />
April 5 and weighed 8 lbs 15oz.<br />
’99 Katy Boehk Hayes and her<br />
husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their<br />
second child, Avery Katherine. Avery<br />
was born on June 8 and weighed 8<br />
lbs 15 oz. She was welcomed by big<br />
brother, Quint and aunts Ellen Fraim<br />
Yannuzzi ’69 and Ashley Boehk ’01,<br />
and cousins Sarah Fraim ’07 and Kelly<br />
Fraim ’09.<br />
’99 Dana Czawlytko Januszkiewicz<br />
and her husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong><br />
their daughter, Ava Lynn, on September<br />
19. Big brother, Dominic, grandmother<br />
Barbara Gutowski Czawlytko<br />
’72, and aunts Lisa Czawlytko ’96,<br />
Andrea Czawlytko ’05, and Cynthia<br />
Czawlytko ’07 helped to welcome Ava.<br />
’99 Bridget Dailey King and her<br />
husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their third<br />
daughter, Juliana Elizabeth, on April<br />
20. Big sisters Isabella and Abby, and<br />
grandmother Cynthia Kern Dailey ’73<br />
Share your news and<br />
photos with us!<br />
Mail us a letter with ATTN:<br />
<strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong>, e-mail the<br />
editor at EVandergriff@<br />
thecatholichighschool.org,<br />
or submit the on-line<br />
Alumnae Update Form at<br />
thecatholichighschool.org.<br />
14 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Baltimore</strong><br />
helped to welcome Juliana.<br />
’99 Nicole Parker announces the<br />
birth <strong>of</strong> her son Braeden Christopher<br />
(5.78 lbs 18 in long) born on March 8,<br />
2012 at 9:59 am. Grandmother Susan<br />
Kopp Parker ’69 welcomed baby<br />
Braeden home.<br />
’99 Laurel Davis Rasinski and her<br />
husband announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their<br />
son, Joseph, on February 8, 2012.<br />
’99 Tricia Wehner completed<br />
her general surgery residency from<br />
Washington Hospital Center. She<br />
will complete her fellowship in<br />
breast oncology at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Southern California (USC).<br />
’01 Megan Carnes Clifford<br />
and her husband, David, proudly<br />
announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their first<br />
child, Benjamin Michael Clifford,<br />
on March 16, 2012 at 11:03 p.m. at<br />
Mercy Medical Center.<br />
’01 Aubrey Volpe Tester and<br />
her husband, Justin (Curley ’01),<br />
announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their first<br />
child, Ruby Jane. Ruby was born<br />
on October 25 and weighed 7 lbs<br />
15 oz. She was welcomed home by<br />
aunts Kate Volpe ’95 and Chrissy<br />
Volpe Fischer ’96.<br />
’01 Jaclyn Schaum Silverthorne<br />
married Matt Silverthorne on<br />
October 1, 2011. Emily Olszewski<br />
Vandergriff ‘01 and Melissa Clocker<br />
Jones ‘01 helped celebrate the day as<br />
bridesmaids. <strong>The</strong> couple honeymooned<br />
in the Caribbean and currently resides<br />
in Canton. Jaclyn is a sixth-year<br />
elementary school teacher at Pleasant<br />
Plains Elementary in Towson where<br />
she teaches fifth grade. She is also<br />
completing her master’s in reading<br />
at Towson University.<br />
’04 Lauren Keydash, BSN, RN<br />
’04 was presented the “Rising Star”<br />
award for labor & delivery at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Maryland Medical<br />
Center in May 2012.<br />
’04 Kimberli Yates announces<br />
her engagement to Timothy Curtis.<br />
<strong>The</strong> couple plans to be married<br />
on October 20, 2012. Stefanie<br />
Feldmann ‘01 and Megan Bruce<br />
‘04 will help the couple celebrate<br />
their special day. Kimberli<br />
currently works as an insurance<br />
agent for Nationwide Insurance and<br />
they will reside in Carney.<br />
’11 Gabby DeJuliis competed in
Events Calendar<br />
Fri.<br />
Sept.<br />
15<br />
Sat.<br />
Oct.<br />
13<br />
Sun.<br />
Oct.<br />
28<br />
Fri.<br />
Nov.<br />
9<br />
Sat.<br />
March<br />
24<br />
Fri.<br />
May 3<br />
Fri.<br />
May 17<br />
Comedy Night - Wojo & Mickey: Heaven<br />
Help Us!<br />
8:00 p.m.<br />
Sr. Francis Marie Yocum, OSF Auditorium<br />
$20 per person<br />
All-Class Reunion & Alumnae Memorial Mass<br />
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
Alumnae Association Quarter Auction<br />
1:00 p.m.<br />
O’Connell Dining Hall<br />
Annual Gala - Hooray for Hollywood<br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
Boumi Temple<br />
$75 per person; $700 per table<br />
Wine Tasting<br />
2:00 p.m.<br />
O’Connell Dining Hall<br />
$35 per person in advance; $40 at the door<br />
Please join us for a wine-themed silent auction, food and<br />
wine pairings.<br />
Annual Spring Fling<br />
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.<br />
St. Joseph Fullerton, Parish Center<br />
$45 per person; $400 per table<br />
Spring Fling features a fantastic silent auction, dancing,<br />
raffles, games, premium open bar, steamed shrimp, pit<br />
beef and turkey, and more!<br />
May Crowning<br />
9:00 a.m.<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
Sr. Francis Marie Yocum, OSF Auditorium<br />
Reception immediately following in the Sr.<br />
Arnoldine O’Connell, OSF Dining Hall<br />
All-Class Reunion<br />
Planning your reunion? Contact the Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Alumnae<br />
Relations & Special Events at 410.732.6200 ext. 248.<br />
This fall, <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> will introduce our first annual Alumnae<br />
Reunion Weekend. We will celebrate alumnae with an awards<br />
ceremony on Friday, host gatherings for the reunion classes on<br />
Saturday, and close with the Alumnae Memorial Mass.<br />
For more information, visit our website. We hope to see you<br />
there!<br />
alumnae association<br />
new committees<br />
Want to get involved? Join a committee!<br />
Alumnae Awards - reviews nominations and selects awardees.<br />
Ambassadors - volunteers at events such as Open House, hosts<br />
recruitment gatherings, and more.<br />
Networking - helps to build a TCHS women’s network.<br />
Reunion Weekend - helps to plan the two-day event.<br />
catholic high pride -<br />
license plates<br />
Show <strong>of</strong>f your <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> pride by sporting a new<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> license plate. Order yours today! Contact<br />
Emily Olszewski Vandergriff ’01 at<br />
evandergriff@thecatholichighschool.org with any quesitons<br />
or to place your order.<br />
C<br />
H<br />
For complete information on all alumnae happenings, please visit:<br />
www.thecatholichighschool.org or contact the Coordinator <strong>of</strong><br />
Alumnae Relations & Special Events at: 410.732.6200 ext. 248.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Christmas Project<br />
Dear TCHS Alumnae,<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> the 30 needy families with 87 children, and the 71 low-income seniors who received Christmas gifts<br />
because <strong>of</strong> you, we would like to thank you. Without your generosity and support, this project would not still be in<br />
existence after 55 plus years!<br />
We also were able to give 160 goody bags to nursing home residents, 10 goody bags to retired Franciscan sisters<br />
(several who taught at <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>), school supplies to some students who could not afford to buy them at the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> the school year, a pair <strong>of</strong> tennis shoes to a little boy who could not take gym because he did not have the<br />
right kind <strong>of</strong> shoes, and clothes, toys, and school supplies to a family who lost everything in a house fire.<br />
<strong>The</strong> principal <strong>of</strong> the Title 1 school where we donate the toys, clothes, and food certificates, summed it up well in his<br />
thank you letter. He wrote: “You provided Christmas to families who would otherwise have had very little. When the<br />
parents came to pick up their gifts, they were very grateful; some moved to tears. I can only imagine the looks on the<br />
children’s faces on Christmas morning! Thank you for making another Christmas merry and bright!”<br />
We were able to acquire some new members to our ALUMNAE CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year. Ronnie made<br />
many, many calls to try to get additional support for 2011. If you know <strong>of</strong> anyone who might be interested in<br />
shopping for a gift for a senior or child, donating something new that could be used as a gift, or giving a gift card or<br />
money to help with the expenses, please share the information in this letter with them. If you hear <strong>of</strong> any alumnae<br />
who need help, let us know and I assure you, the names will be held in confidence.<br />
K-Mart may have had their lay-a-way angels for Christmas 2011, but TCHS has had its own Christmas Project Angels<br />
for much, much longer. We hope to work with you again in 2012!<br />
Bonnie (Bures) Lee ’60 Suzanne Remeikis ’08 Ronnie Annarino ‘56<br />
410.284.1520 410.599.0610 410.485.5575<br />
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TCHS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong><br />
Athletic Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame Nomination Form 2012<br />
Eligibility: Alumnae, coaches, and friends who have made significant contributions to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong> athletic department will be considered for induction. A five-year waiting period after graduation is<br />
required for all alumnae.<br />
Criteria: <strong>The</strong> individual must have:<br />
1. Been recognized by a coach, the school, the league, the county, or the state for individual records or<br />
statistics or have made significant contributions to the athletic program, or athletic teams;<br />
2. Demonstrated sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, and character to the athletic program and to the school’<br />
3. Demonstrated excellence in athletic skill and accomplishment; and<br />
4. Demonstrated outstanding service to the school and athletic department.<br />
Nominee Information:<br />
___________________________________________________________________________<br />
First Name Maiden Name Last Name Class <strong>of</strong><br />
___________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address City State Zip<br />
______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone Number E-mail Address<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Sports Participation while at <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
Please write a short statement on a separate sheet <strong>of</strong> paper about why this person deserves to be inducted.<br />
Include any photos or newspaper clippings that may be relevant to her sports career.<br />
Nominator Information:<br />
______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Nominator’s Name Phone Number E-mail Address<br />
___________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address City State Zip<br />
__________________________<br />
Relationship to Nominee<br />
Please mail completed form and additional information to:<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>, Attn: Athletic Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame Committee<br />
2800 Edison <strong>High</strong>way, <strong>Baltimore</strong>, Maryland 21213<br />
Deadline is September, 21 2012. Call Mrs. Kari McBride at 410.732.6200 ext. 225 for further information.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong> presents:<br />
Inaugural<br />
All-Class Reunion<br />
Saturday, October 13, 2012<br />
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
$20/person<br />
*All are invited to attend, but those years celebrating milestones<br />
(2’s and 7’s) will be specially recognized.<br />
Reconnect and mingle with your own TCHS sisters,<br />
while seeing what strides your alma mater has made in<br />
education through the years!<br />
Kindly RSVP by September 24, 2012. Complete the registration form and make checks payable to TCHS. Please return form and check<br />
to: Jill Rehbein Leitch ’99, Office <strong>of</strong> Institutional Advancement, 2800 Edison <strong>High</strong>way, <strong>Baltimore</strong>, MD 21213.<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
First Name Maiden Last Class<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone Number E-mail Address<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Street Address City State Zip Code<br />
__________ Tickets at $20/each<br />
__________ Total Amount Enclosed<br />
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Alumnae Update Form<br />
We are updating our records and would love to hear from you! Please complete the form<br />
below and return it to school at 2800 Edison <strong>High</strong>way, <strong>Baltimore</strong>, MD 21213, Attn: Alumnae<br />
Update, or send an e-mail to Ms. Jill Rehbein Leitch ’99, Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Alumnae Relations/<br />
Special Events, at jleitch@thecatholichighschool.org.<br />
Name: _______________________________________________________ Class <strong>of</strong><br />
________<br />
(First, Maiden, Last)<br />
E-mail: ____________________________________I would like materials mailed to me____<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> is a Green <strong>School</strong>. We need your e-mail address to send you <strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong><br />
and the weekly Alumnae Update.)<br />
Address: ___________________________________________________________________<br />
_<br />
City: ___________________________ State: ____________________ Zip code:<br />
__________<br />
Phone Number _______________________ Cell Number:<br />
_____________________________<br />
Employer: __________________________________ Career<br />
Field:______________________<br />
Are you interested in becoming a part <strong>of</strong> the Alumnae Association? Yes ______ No _______<br />
If so, what is the best way to contact you? ___________________________________<br />
Alumnae Awards Program<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> will begin an Alumnae Awards Program to recognize those alumnae<br />
who exemplify the Franciscan Core Values <strong>of</strong> Personhood in Community, Loving Service,<br />
Ongoing Conversion, Witness to Justice, Peace and Reconciliation, and Stewardship<br />
in their everyday lives.<br />
<strong>The</strong> three award categories are:<br />
Mother Generosa McCafferty Distinguished Alumna Award<br />
Lux Tua Luceat Service Award<br />
Distinguished Recent Alumna Award<br />
For criteria and nomination forms, visit <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong>’s website at: www.thecatholichighschool.org/alumnae/awards.<br />
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Sympathies<br />
Sympathies<br />
Mary Hohman Gunther ’43<br />
Sister Margaret A. McGrail ’43<br />
Violet Hill White ’43<br />
Agnes Cuneo Kramer ’44<br />
Jeanette Herring McCleary ’44<br />
Irene Bandzwolek Olszewski ’44,<br />
beloved mother-in-law <strong>of</strong> Rosemarie<br />
McCubbin Olszewski’77, and<br />
grandmother <strong>of</strong> Andrea Kurek<br />
Niedzwicki ’87, Regina Niedzwicki<br />
Greco’97, Tracie Olszewski Samchuck<br />
’99, Emily Olszewski Vandergriff<br />
’01, Jennifer Mastroianni Costello<br />
’03, Nicole Niedzwicki ’04, and Julie<br />
Mastroianni ’07<br />
Elizabeth Tanner Baldwin ’45<br />
Virginia Cox Connelly ’47<br />
Veronica Weber Damesyn ’47<br />
Henrietta Wisnowsky Nadolny ’47<br />
Esther Kulczynska Rutkowski ’47<br />
Wilma Hohman Andreasik ’48<br />
Elizabeth Hammann Ches ’48<br />
Margaret Appell Askey ’49<br />
Olivia Lee Davis-Maher ’49<br />
Ruth O’Brockie Dreyer ’49<br />
Marean Tucker Eikenberg ’49<br />
Mary Lindung Hare ’49<br />
<strong>The</strong>resa Ozazewski Hynson ’49<br />
Jeanne Miller Michel ’49<br />
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Clare Wisnowsky Piekarski ’49<br />
Geraldine Przybylska LaMonica ’50<br />
Patricia Lentz Phillips ’51<br />
Evelyn Brzeczko Picker ’51<br />
Dorothy Burkhardt Shanklin ’51<br />
Nancy DeVaughn H<strong>of</strong>mann ’52<br />
Joann P Eurich Donatelli ’53, loving<br />
grandmother <strong>of</strong> Samantha Donatelli ’15,<br />
and mother-in-law <strong>of</strong> Maria Palczynski<br />
Donatelli ’88<br />
Agnes L. Robinson Romanuk ’53,<br />
loving mother <strong>of</strong> Richard R. Romanuk, Jr.,<br />
Deborah L. Zoet, Catherine A. Ness, and<br />
sister <strong>of</strong> Sister Sharon Robinson ’66<br />
Jeanette Wisnowsky Umerley ’54<br />
Frances Bauernshub Caravello ’55<br />
Eileen Gayo O’Hagan ’56, loving sister<br />
<strong>of</strong> Carolyn Gayo Lenbach’59, and the<br />
late Wilma Gayo Culbertson ’58<br />
Dolores Kielian Pacione ’56<br />
Betty Wolf ’56<br />
Nancy Callahan Corcoran ’60<br />
Maxine Vanhorn Wooleyhand ’61<br />
Mary Ellen Campbell Urban ’61<br />
Kathleen O’Connor Galiano ’62<br />
Cecilia Russell Keller ’62<br />
Mary Ann Fiorucci Walton ’64<br />
Patricia Ann Ulrich Hafer-Lester ’66<br />
Martha Kielek ’71, mother <strong>of</strong> Denise<br />
Kielek ‘01, daughter <strong>of</strong> Anna King Kielek<br />
‘45, sister <strong>of</strong> Lisa Kielek Goetz ‘78 and<br />
Maria Kielek Mills ‘82
Loved Ones<br />
William Charles Anzer, loving father <strong>of</strong> Deborah Anzer<br />
Walters ’70, and Donna Anzer Bieneman ’74, and<br />
grandfather <strong>of</strong> Rebecca Bieneman Law ’99<br />
Elizabeth Baran, mother <strong>of</strong> Donna Baran Zaremba<br />
’74, and grandmother <strong>of</strong> Danielle Morini Hart ’98, and<br />
Krystle Morini LaPorte ’01<br />
Thomas A. Bernoski, loving husband <strong>of</strong> Adele Sieracki<br />
Bernoski ’47<br />
Joyce Hill, mother <strong>of</strong> Sabrina Hill Knight ’95, Kelly Hill<br />
Willard ’99, and Patrick Hill (Curley ’99)<br />
Margaret Virginia Quigley Michael, loving mother<br />
<strong>of</strong> Deborah Michael Gough ’75, Mary Jo Michael<br />
Holloran ’76, and Margie Michael Beyer ’87<br />
Joseph C. Olszewski, beloved husband <strong>of</strong> the late Irene<br />
Bandzwolek Olszewski ’44, father-in law <strong>of</strong> Rosemarie<br />
McCubbin Olszewski ’77, and grandfather <strong>of</strong> Andrea<br />
Kurek Niedzwicki ’87, Regina Niedzwicki Greco’97,<br />
Tracie Olszewski Samchuck ’99, Emily Olszewski<br />
Vandergriff ’01, Jennifer Mastroianni Costello ’03,<br />
Nicole Niedzwicki ’04, and Julie Mastroianni ’07<br />
John L. Wiedeck, uncle <strong>of</strong> Lynnora Collins Sims ‘78<br />
Cindy Louise Herold White, daughter <strong>of</strong> Kathleen Real<br />
Gladding ‘62, niece <strong>of</strong> Joan Real Mitchell ‘49, Sr. Marie<br />
Patricia Real OSF ‘53, cousin <strong>of</strong> Doris Litz Tobak<br />
‘45, Barbara Thompson Takesian ‘54, Kathryn Real<br />
Poindexter ‘84, and the late Doris Payne O’Toole ‘64,<br />
and Jennifer O’Toole ‘84<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>High</strong>lighter</strong> is addressed to a daughter<br />
who is no longer living at home.<br />
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Updates Requested, Please make sure your<br />
current contact information is correct by visiting<br />
the Alumnae Update Form on the website<br />
or sendint an e-mail to<br />
kbecker@thecatholichighschool.org.<br />
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