MIS Messenger Reunion Special 2016

Spring 2016
Communications for Mary Immaculate School Alumni and Faculty
ALL CLASS REUNION
SPECIAL EDITION
PASS THE WORD TO FRIENDS
AND FAMILY!
Our alumni database has not grown
as quickly as we would like, so there is
a chance your friends and family are
not in it! So forward this newsletter
to them to make sure they don’t miss
out on the All-Class Reunion Weekend!
Our class agents (see page 2 of this
newsletter) have been working to build
our alumni database as no class lists
exist prior to the 1990s. If you would
like to help build a list of your grad
class, please send an email to alumni@
mischool.org.
Alumni and friends of MIS can sign up
to receive future mailings at http://
www.mischool.org/pages/Alumni_
Signup.
Mary Immaculate Catholic School is excited to host an All-Class Reunion Weekend! All alumni,
alumni parents and former teachers are invited to be a part of this exciting opportunity to
reconnect, revisit memories, and celebrate the wonderful changes that have occurred over
the years to the Mary Immaculate School campus!
Our last All-Class Reunion Weekend took place back in 2002—and it is likely that it may be
another decade before another one takes place—so don’t miss out! Here are the activities
planned for the March 18-19, 2016 All-Class Reunion weekend:
Friday, Mar. 18: Happy Hours for individual grad classes will be held at various locations
around North Dallas, organized by class representatives. A listing of known class agents can
be found at www.mischool.org/pages/Alumni_Class_Agents. If you would like to organize
the one for your class, please email [email protected]. Details at www.mischool.org/
pages/Events_Reunions.
Saturday, Mar. 19: Open house of the MIS Campus will be held from 8:30am to 10:30am.
View the many improvements that have taken place on our campus, including the recently
renovated library, our St. Ann Science Lab and Art Center, and the former church sanctuary—now a full-sized gym.
Saturday, Mar. 19: The BIG EVENT! The Heart of Gold Auction Dinner and All-Class Reunion
will be held at the Gaylord Texan Hotel, hosted by honorary chairs/alumni parents Jon and
Sue Grady. A live auction with alumni dad auctioneer, Dean
McCurry, a silent auction with over 300 items, and dancing
to the Scott Dean band, led by Scott Dean McCurry ’98 will
be featured at the dinner. The theme is “Denim and Diamonds: Coming Home Texas Style” so you can come country
or dress up...your choice! Get your tickets for $85/person
for the dinner auction at www.misauction.org. Mark your
grad year in the reservation comments field when you sign
up to sit with classmates!
What’s Happening When?
Friday, March 18: Happy Hours for Individual Grad Classes
The following class agents can get your class set up for a Friday, March 18 Happy Hour! Don’t see a class agent for your grad year? We’d
love to add you to our list! For more information or to become a class agent, please contact [email protected].
GRAD
CLASS
CLASS REP
CLASS REP EMAIL
FACEBOOK
GROUP NAME
CLASS REP
CLASS REP EMAIL
FACEBOOK
GROUP NAME
MIS Class of
88
1959
1986
1960
1987
1961
1988
Suzy Rossol
Matheson
srossol
@hotmail.com
1989
Thomas Brock
thethomas
@thomasbrock.net
1990
Lisa Chmiola
[email protected]
1991
Lisa Gonzales
Leos
[email protected]
1992
Jennifer Daniels
[email protected]
1993
Sally Hill Derrick sally.derrick
MIS Class of
@gmail.com
93
Liz Mahaffey
[email protected]
1962
1963
Priscilla
Morantes
Mahaffey
priscillamahaffey
@gmail.com
1964
Fred McCurley,
Andy Reddick
[email protected];
andy@andyreddick.
com
1965
1966
1967
Lucy Morantes
[email protected]
1968
Lib Grimmett/
Connie Black
Taylor Bratton
libgrimmett
@hotmail.com
1970
Lois Zacha
(Burt)
lezacha
@aol.com
1971
Jim Dimock
[email protected]
M.I.S. Class of
1971
1972
1973
Doug Kile/Mitch
Jaremko
dkile
@techlightusa.com
1974
Mark Jabin
[email protected]
Linda Eifert Lee
lindaclaudette
@verizon.net
1996
Anne Marie
Lucier Bierman
annybierman@gmail.
com
1997
1998
Beth Beste
1999
Stephanie
Wilson Koch
[email protected]
Brett Kelly
brett.e.kelly@gmail.
com
Laura Gambrel
LGambrel@staschool.
org
Parker Martinez
parkermartinez
@hotmail.com
2003
Rosemary
Schmitz
Martinez
rmartinez
@mischool.org
Mary Immaculate School
Class of 1979
- Farmers
Branch
1980
Deno Colley
Tibbits
[email protected]
MIS Class of
1980
1981
Kristi Heath
Florence
kflorence@sbcglobal.
net
1982
Mary DelValle
Fregia
[email protected]
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
1983
1985
[email protected]
2002
1978
1984
Elizabeth Lucier
Sobczyk
2001
1977
1979
1995
2000
1975
1976
MIS Class of
1990 Reunion
1994
1969
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GRAD
CLASS
2012
Alina Gaubert/
Patrick Kutac
[email protected];
[email protected]
Laura Connelly
White/Debbie
Miller O’Donnell
[email protected]
2013
MIS Class of
1985
2014
Brad Kucera
2015
Marisa Martinez
marisakmartinez@
hotmail.com
M.I.S. Class
of ‘96
What’s Happening When?
Friday, March 19: Walkthrough of the School Campus
Have you wondered what a church looks like when it is no longer a
church? Our more senior alum and parents can enjoy this chance
to check out our full size gymnasium, complete with stained glass
windows from the former sanctuary! Less senior alum and parents
will love the handpainted mural in our refurbished library! The
school has come along way from temporary buildings and we’d love
for you to see the improvements at the MIS campus walkthrough
from 8:30am to 10:30am on Friday, March 19, 2016.
Various teachers from past eras will also be with us to greet you!
Facilities Changes Over the Years
September 1959: The school initially consisted of three
“temporary” buildings. As the school grew, multiple buildings
were added to accommodate growth.
1960s: Two additional temporary buildings were constructed
prior to the summer, for a total of ten classrooms. Two additional buildings were added in September 1960. May 1962
brought the first four permanent classrooms. In February
1964, the new and much larger chapel-auditorium (now the
school gym) was completed.
1980s: By 1984, MIS had 20 permanent classrooms, including a small computer lab with Apple computers. In 1986,
the Parish Hall was built to serve as a gym, cafeteria, and
social center.
2000s: In April 2006 the new sanctuary and church offices
opened. By August 2006 the old sanctuary and church offices
were converted into a gymnasium, art room and school offices; and the Parish Hall was also renovated and updated.
2010s: In December 2010, interactive white boards took the
place of blackboards. 2012 brought renovation of the art
room into a dual purpose art room and science center. 2013
focused on security improvements for the school, including
a remodeled front entry with camera security system. The
library was remodeled in 2014, with a hand-painted Texas
landscape mural highlighting one wall. A 2015 upgrade to
the Computer Lab with 32 all-in-one touch screen Windowsbased computers.
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What’s Happening When?
Friday, March 19: The Heart of Gold Auction and All-Class Reunion Dinner
The MIS Parent Teacher Club cordially invites you
to attend the
Mary Immaculate School
Heart of Gold Auction and All Class Reunion
Saturday, March 19, 2016
6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight
Tickets are limited to the reunion big event auction/dinner at the
Gaylord Texas Resort, so get your best bling ready to wear and
don’t wait to make your reservation! The invitation (shown in
box at right) was emailed out to alumni in early January. We have
already changed to a bigger ballroom to accommodate the number
of guests signing up, but we have about 75 seats still available.
TCU All American
and Former Houston
Oiler/Dallas Cowboys Great Mike
Renfro and Hollywood Legend Burton
“Bubba” Gilliam will
make a special app e a ra n c e at t h e
reunion auction/dinner. Mr. Renfro will be hosting one of the live
auction items (see page 5).
MIS alum Scott Dean McCurry ‘98, who sings as Scott Dean, will
provide live entertainment. After ten years as a contemporary
rock and roller (selling more than 50,000 albums and performing
over 1,000 shows across the world), Scott is emerging onto the
Texas Country scene with a honky-tonk vibe that gets back to the
basics of dancin’ and drinkin’ the night away in true dancehall
fashion. Scott has played such noted venues as Firehouse Saloon
(Houston), Thirsty Armadillo (Ft. Worth Stockyards), House of Blues
(Houston, Dallas), Granada Theater (Dallas), Gilley’s (Dallas), and
Love & War (Grapevine, Plano).
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail • Grapevine, TX 76051
Honorary Chairpersons: Jon and Sue Grady
Parents of Claire ’01, Melissa ’01 and Anna ‘09
Auctioneer: Dean McCurry
Father of Kaylen ‘96, Scott ’98 and Kevin ’06
Live Entertainment: Scott Dean Band
Scott Dean McCurry ‘98
Live and Silent Auction
Dinner and Cash Bar
Western Apparel Casual to Black Tie Optional
***
For auction reservations, please go to
http://www.qtego.net/qlink/mis
You can also purchase a ticket in honor of a teacher or
donate to the school at this link
Seating and rooms are limited.
Early registration is recommended.
www.misauction.org
What’s Happening When?
Friday, March 19: The Heart of Gold Auction and All-Class Reunion Dinner
Our reunion big event dinner is highlighted by the excitement of a live auction that you won’t want to miss! Our experienced auctioneer,
former MIS parent Dean McCurry (father of Kaylen ‘96, Scott ’98 and Kevin ’06), is a favorite with MIS crowds. He has hosted more than
500 successful charity auctions, and is engaging and entertaining as he presents the items for bid. In addition to hundreds of silent auction items, our auction team has some incredible live auction packages ready for you to bid on them...here’s a taste of what’s in store!
Canadian Whitetail Deer Hunt
This seven day trophy Whitetail Deer hunt takes you into the
backwoods of Saskatchewan, Canada with a personal guide from
Buck Paradise Outfitters. Luxury log cabin lodging, delicious home
cooked meals by onsite cooks and deer tag are included, along
with field prep and skinning of your trophy deer. Complete with
round-trip airfare from DFW, this unforgettable hunt experience
will introduce you to large bodies, incredible antler mass, and
pristine wilderness!
Napa Getaway
Surrounded by natural mineral hot springs and an idyllic, world
famous wine growing region, your three-night stay in Napa Valley
will be an unforgettable retreat for you and a guest. You’ll relax
and enjoy daily breakfasts at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn &
Spa in between chauffeured town car trips to wine tastings at the
Stags Leap, Beringers and Hagafen Cellars wineries. In addition,
your HaGafen Winery experience will include a tasting of all wines
and a tour of winery as well as a bottle of HaGafen Cellars Prix
Reserve Mélange Estate to take home. $400 in American Airlines
gift cards will help you on your way!
Dallas Cowboys Legend Experience
With your host former Dallas Cowboys Mike Renfro, you and a
guest will enjoy a meet and greet dinner with several former Dallas Cowboys the night before a Dallas Cowboys home game. The
next day, a pre-game tailgate party is held for you prior to entering AT&T Stadium for the game. This experience of a lifetime with
Cowboy greats includes photo ops and autographs…don’t miss
out! (note: game is a mutually agreed upon day TBD; Thanksgiving day excluded.)
Big D Date Night
Enjoy dramatic art installations, unique retail boutiques, clever
design, and award-winning food while on your night away at the
The Joule Dallas Hotel in the cultural epicenter of Dallas. Your stay
will include dinner for two at CBD Provisions, an acclaimed modern
Texas culinary experience recently named to Bon Appétit Best New
Restaurant list for 2014. Use your $50 Uber gift card after dinner
to get back and forth from your champagne night flight around
downtown Dallas. Finally, brunch the next day is at the restaurant
of your choice via a $50 visa card
NYC Experience for Two
If success hasn’t spoiled you, this will! Two nights in the Trump
Towers Soho luxury hotel in lower Manhattan, situated where SoHo
meets Tribeca and the West Village. Surrounded by art galleries,
restaurants, boutique shopping and nightlife, you’ll have no trouble
finding great use for the $200 in Visa gift cards and additional gift
cards for two to take in a Broadway show. You will want to be in
style to keep up with the locals, so a gorgeous Kate Spade purse
and personalized styling session with Snap+Style is included. $400
in American Airlines gift cards will help find your way there!
Other Great Bid Opportunities on Silent Auction...these items and much, much more!
• Dallas Mavericks Tickets (4 Tickets to April 8 Game)
• Road Rally with the Ferrari Club of America
• Yeti Cooler Set
• Original Oil Painting by local artist Stephan Kason
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• Notre Dame Autographed Football signed by Charlie Weis
with tickets to a home Notre Dame game
• Darryl Johnston Autographed Football Jersey
• James Avery Jewelry Set
• Kendra Scott Earrings
What’s Happening When?
Friday, March 19: The Heart of Gold Auction and All-Class Reunion Dinner
Thank you to our Heart of Gold
Auction Underwriters:
In Honor of Loraine Windingland
Knights of Columbus Council 5052
Mike and Kristin Rogers
St. Ann Catholic Parish
Eric and Jenny Long
J. Macklin’s Grill & Macklin’s Catering Co.
Estilo Contemporary Jewelry
North Texas Ob-Gyn Associates
Grin Pediatric Dentistry
Lewisville Mitsubishi & Lewisville Autoplex
Matt and Nichole Peck
Mike and Sonja Skaggs
Ken and Kristen Whisler
Zocados
i Fratelli
Hill & Wilkerson Construction
Farmers Insurance – Kevin Kohler, Agent
Your Travel Agent
Rudy’s Tortilla
Snap+Style
Mena’s Tex Mex Grill
Kim Garcia
Barry and Kendal Folse
Kevin and Margie Jones
Underwriting opportunities are still available. Click here to learn of sponsorship
levels: http://misauction.com/docs/2016_
Advertising_and_Underwriting_Form.pdf
Proceeds from the All Class Reunion
A complete facilities review in Fall 2015, led by our Parish Facilities Manager, has identified
and prioritized facilities improvements needed in the school buildings. All non-budgeted
proceeds from fund-raising/development efforts this year and next will be put towards
facilities improvements.
Top priority goes to the junior high building, where poor insulation, old single-paned
windows, substandard roofing and an antiquated boiler-system causes uncomfortable
classroom conditions for the students and higher energy costs for the parish. During the
colder winter days, teachers use personal heaters and students are allowed to wear coats
and mittens to compensate for uncomfortable temperatures.
Improvements to this four-classroom building through this project would include an energy
efficient roof, energy efficient windows, energy efficient storefronts, movement away
from current boiler system and old AC units to energy efficient HVAC rooftop systems,
and floor and ceiling repairs to the hallway. Current city codes will require us to complete
energy-efficient upgrades to both the classroom areas and the attached hallway area at
the same time, so we will not be able to divide this into separate smaller projects.
Costs for the improvements to the Jr. High wing are estimated to be upwards of $350,000.
BE
An
active
PART OF
creating
A GREAT
FUTURE
FOR MIS!
Want to advertise your company by donating an item or
buying an advertisement? There is still time to rush it in!
Go here for an advertising form (http://www.misauction.com/
docs/2016_Advertising_and_Underwriting_Form.pdf) and
send an email to [email protected] to let her know it
is on the way!
Go here for a donor form (http://www.misauction.com/docs/
Auction_Donor_Form_2016.pdf ) and send an email to [email protected] to let them know it is on the way!
The Mary Immaculate School Alumni Association is supported through the MIS Office of Advancement. To update your contact information, please go to the Alumni section of our school website at
www.mischool.org. For more information or to volunteer as a class agent, please contact Rosemary
Schmitz Martinez ‘79 at 972-243-7105 x151 or [email protected].
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