Volume XXIX Issue 2 Summer 2012

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