July 2012 - Divine Child High School

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Divine Child High School
MISSION STATEMENT
Divine Child High School is a Catholic high school
centered in Gospel values and Christian tradition.
The school is rooted in a long-standing tradition of Excellence and in
an educational partnership with students, parents and the community.
We are committed to providing opportunities that nurture each
student's academic, creative, social and spiritual growth.
We are dedicated to developing youth who pursue lives
of responsibility, leadership and faith in action.
Divine Child Alumni Association
Board Officers
President: Cheryl (Oros) Nelson '75
Vice President: Natalie Noeske '82
Treasurer: Mike Vecchioni '72
Secretary: Angela (Cowan) Kraetke '00
Member at Large: Laura (Lark) Cattaneo '82
Our Heritage
[email protected]
Since 1950, the Church of the Divine Child has been a strong Catholic presence in Dearborn and
today remains one of the largest and most vibrant Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of
Detroit, serving over 2,500 member families. Together, Divine Child Elementary School, founded
in 1953, and Divine Child High School, founded in 1958, have grown to host the largest
co-educational Catholic school enrollment in Michigan.
Office of Advancement
1055 N. Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48128
Kristin (Szpunar) Hermann '89
Director of Advancement
313-216-0893
[email protected]
With a heritage spanning more than 50 years, Divine Child High School has imparted “goodness with
knowledge” to generations of students and continues to provide a Catholic education valuing spiritual,
academic, athletic and creative excellence. Nearly 10,000 alumni have gone forward to build success on
these values. Today, approximately 850 Divine Child High School students enjoy the opportunity to
study numerous academic disciplines, compete in 24 sports, and participate in dozens of extracurricular
activities - all built on a strong spiritual foundation.
Scott Dickey '85
Alumni and Parish Relations
313-216-0892
[email protected]
Once A Falcon magazine is published twice
yearly by the Divine Child Alumni Association
Editor: Scott Dickey '85
Design and Production
JCP Advertising
586.558.7777
Contributors
Zach Bergson, The Michigan Daily
Rev. James Bilot
Paul Bushon, JCP Advertising
Bob Bush
Dale Buss, Forbes Magazine
Jessica Carreras, Dearborn Patch
Jack Costello, JCP Advertising
J. Mike Courage '98
Serge Danielson-Francois
Connie DiMarco
Paul Egan, Detroit News
John Gallager, Detroit Free Press
Liz Giza '01
John Hetzler, Wayne State University
Peggy Knuth '72
Donna Kuczajda '88
John McTaggart, Dearborn Patch
Patricia Montemurri, Detroit Free Press
J. Patrick Pepper, Dearborn Press & Guide
Robert Preidt, Health Day News
Karen Pritchard
Annette Sharp
Scott Salowich, Dearborn Press & Guide
Kathy Tar
Ricardo Thomas, Detroit News
Dr. Christopher Urbiel '01
Sherri Welch, Crain's Detroit Business
Kristie Welte
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www.divinechildhighschool.org
In This Issue
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Messages
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High School News
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Alumni Focus
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10 Athletics
13 Alumni Updates
14 Auction
15 Alumni Reunion & Events
16 Key Upcoming Dates
About The Cover: Class of 2012
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(L-R) Cousins - Mackenzie Brewis, Rosanna Reynolds & Alexandra Dunn
(L-R) Grant Veach and Robert Demmer
Parents of Alumni
Receiving your child’s newsletter? We are happy to continue
mailing the magazine to your home, but please contact the
alumni office with your son’s and/or daughters current
address so that they may receive a copy as well.
Please join the “Divine Child Catholic Schools” group for the most
up to date information on reunions & alumni events.
We'd Like
To Hear
From You!
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Take a minute to email us news about yourself.
Feel free to include a picture of you on your special day or a picture of your new baby!
E-mail us at: [email protected]
For more alumni information, check out the DCAA link at http://www.divinechildhighschool.org
MESSAGE
from the Principal
As I watched our seniors receive their diplomas this May, I thought back to my own graduation and what
I imagined God had in store for me. Never could I have expected that so much of my professional life
would be tied to this family-centered faith community. Only the uniforms are different today, but the
aspirations of Divine Child graduates remains the same. We are all committed to living lives of meaning
and purpose that are true to our God-Given gifts. May and June are also the season when alumni return
to campus to give us updates on their progress in college and beyond. We were excited to hear that
Duncan Miller'09 is involved in the Space X Low Orbit Mission that recently connected with the
International Space Station and that Andrew Rauh '11 is interning with the computer engineers who created
Facebook's platform and who have now launched Path. These recent graduates are making a name for
themselves in science and engineering circles. They are by no means alone as the achievements of DC's
ten thousand living graduates are easily the envy of every college preparatory school in our area. What
defines a Falcon's path forward is a relentless focus on excellence.
Many of our current Falcons are making a name for themselves while they are still enrolled at DCHS.
Two school records were broken; the 400 meter dash by Paige Patterson and the 4x100 relay by Kayla
Gandy, Liz Mullen, Rosanna Reynolds, MalloryMyler as they led our girls track and field team to a second
state title in 3 years. The track team joins our Forensics team in achieving the highest honors in the state. Our marching band earned the vote of the majority of
Detroiters for their exceptional performance in the America's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Our Fine Arts Department dominated the Page Awards with outstanding
individual and ensemble efforts for the productions of The Diary of Anne Frank and Annie Get Your Gun. We are blessed to have such a talented and driven
student body who give their all to academics and to extra-curricular.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. At Divine Child High School, our current and former students are still reaching for the stars and being led
to grace as surely as the Magi who followed a star in the East. We recognize ourselves as a blessed community and remain true to the promise of our baptism. We
do not know exactly where God will call us, but we remain certain that the call will give us a chance to “play our best for Him” Think how much bigger our
stage will be when we inaugurate our new Sports Complex in 2013.
Have a wonderful and safe summer!
Peggy Knuth '72
Principal
MESSAGE
from the Pastor
Dear Falcons,
Another successful academic year has culminated in the graduation of our high school seniors. Graduation is always a wonderful time to celebrate students'
accomplishments and, yet, there is sadness when everyone bids farewell to an outstanding Catholic school community. Our faith, however, always beckons
us back to the Altar to receive the Holy Eucharist, where we are all united despite distance
and new directions in life. We are always reminded that the education we have received
here at Divine Child is possible only because of the mission of the Catholic Church to
serve through the Sacraments, service and education.
Life may have its way of sending us in different directions or throwing a curve ball at us;
however, we remain confident and unwavering because of what we have learned and
received through our Catholic education. Our future always look bright and hopeful when
we look through the eyes of faith in the Lord and, no matter where we are, we come
together through our time, talent and treasure -- for we are the Body of Christ!
This year, we say goodbye to our faculty members who are retiring from many dedicated
years of service to Divine Child Schools. Bernie Daly is retiring from the elementary
school, where she has prepared our second graders to receive the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and the Most Holy Eucharist, along with all the subjects our little ones need to learn, especially writing and reading! Also, Pam Romanelli,
Sally Kilcullen and Karen Pritchard are retiring from the high school. These faith-filled women will be missed, and we honor them for their dedication and
great love for Catholic schools and its educational endeavors.
The Divine Child Parish/School community is blessed to welcome our new Director of Advancement, Kristin Hermann. Kristin is vibrant and focused, and
she has a greatdeal of enthusiasm tohelp fulfill Divine Child's mission. She is also an alumna of our elementary and high school! We are blessed that the Lord
has sent her to us.
I ask you to please keep Divine Child parish and schools in your prayers. Ask the Lord how you can help support us in our mission to evangelize to our
troubled world through faith and education. As alumni, we need your prayers and support so that Divine Child may continue to be a beacon of light and
hope in the Archdiocese of Detroit. And please, stop by and take a stroll through our campus -- it continues to be beautifully maintained, inside and out.
In Gratitude,
Rev. Jim Bilot
Pastor
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
LETTER
from the Director of Advancement
Dear Fellow Alumni,
The year was 1986. The uniform was green polyester with matching bolero. The
classroom was Mrs. Murphy's typewriting class. Like many of you, I spent a
semester mastering the placement of 10 fingers on the keys of an electric typewriter.
Who would have guessed that just a few decades later I would abandon 8 of those
fingers in favor of two thumbs on the screen of an iPhone? And who would have
guessed that those electric typewriters
would be abandoned in favor of Livescribe
pens and iPad mobile carts? As educational
technology has developed, Divine Child
has kept pace with an innovative group of
teachers who are utilizing technology to
enhance student learning. Our Physics
teacher has the technology necessary to regularly
“flip” his classroom - allowing students to
view video lectures at home and work on
assignments in class. The Science department
utilizes a microscope that connects to all the
iPads in the classroom, providing the entire
class with a view under the lens. The English department is introducing the art of
digital storytelling. Across the curriculum, teachers are creating their own iBooks
to be used as supplementary material for the upcoming school year. This use of
new technology has resulted in increased student engagement and enhanced
student achievement.
an excellent education in an environmentcentered in Gospel values and Christian
tradition. The continued support for this mission is evidenced by the fact that
Divine Child remains the largest co-educational Catholic parish school in the
State. The opportunity for a Divine Child education does not come cheap however,
and for many of our families, the cost constitutes a large portion of their budgets.
While we carefully manage resources in an effort to keep tuition prices reasonable
(the technology budget, for instance, is modest, but creatively managed), the reality
is that only a portion of the cost of a Divine Child education is covered by
tuition. The remaining cost is supported through the generosity of our parents,
parishioners and a small, but loyal, group of our Alumni.
If you believe that the education you received at Divine Child - a Catholic education
centered in Gospel values and Christian tradition, an education that provides a
critical balance of academic, creative, social and spiritual formation - has given you
a firm foundation in life, please show your gratitude for what was given to you,
and offer your financial support to Divine Child. Our annual Heart of Divine
Child appeal will be taking place again this fall. Please consider making an annual
contribution to the School. But don't think you need to wait until November to
show your support of Divine Child. TheAdvancement Office is open year round,
and I would be happy to discuss other giving opportunities with you, whether it
be through donations to the Divine Child Education Fund, establishment of a
scholarship, or planned giving through bequests, beneficiary designations and/or
gifts of property. We need the help of all of our Alumni in order to continue
providing the next generation of Falcons with the exceptional educational and
spiritual foundation we received.
Though things have changed quite a bit technologically, and in other ways, at
Divine Child, the core mission has remained the same since the first freshman class
walked through the front doors in 1958 - to provide young men and women with
Kind regards,
Student Council State Conference 2012
National Merit Scholarship
Director of Advancement
This past March, the Divine Child Student Council attended the MASC/MAHS
State Conference. This year's conference, which was held at the Grand Traverse
Resort and Spa, was the largest conference
in MASC/MAHS history with 1,500
students and advisers in attendance.
The theme, “You Don't Need a Cape
to be a Hero”, challenged the students
to think about what they could do in
their schools and community to make
a difference. The annual State
Conference is the place where student
councils and honor societies are
recognized for the work they have
done throughout the year, and provide an opportunity for students to swap ideas
to bring back to their schools. DC's Student Council earned the organization's
highest honor, the Award of Excellence as well as earning the Star Award for their
participation in MASC/MAHS events.
National Merit Finalists Michelle
Kerr (Daughter of Timothy Kerr
'77 and Denise (Uetz) Kerr `78)
and Matthew Bustamante (Son of
Mark Bustamante`78 and Elaine
(Karrer) Bustamante`78)
Science Fair
Retirements
On January 28th we held our annual Science Fair. There were lots of great projects
which led to a tie for Grand Award. Our two grand award winners were Fiona Van
Antwerp, who re-designed a bee hive to avoid winter die off, and David
Bustamante, who build a muon detector to measure variation in cosmic rays. In first
place was Justin Dolkowski with Microbial Fuel Cell, and in second place was
Maria Matta with Identification For New Therapies For Mesothelioma.
Congratulations to the following Divine
Child High School teachers who retired
at the end of this year. Karen Pritchard
37 years with 35 at DC, Sally Kilcullen
35 years with 33 at DC and Pam
Romanelli 35 years with 24 at DC. Their
passion and dedication to the profession
have touched all of us in countless ways,
and their sense of humor, a requirement
in teaching is a gift they readily share.
After the Divine Child High School Science Fair during Catholic Schools Week,
students participated in the Metro-Detroit Science and Engineering Fair on
Wednesday, March 14. David
Bustamante earned a first place in
his category with "Measuring Solar
Cosmic Rays through Surface
Muon Detection. Fiona Van
David Bustamante (Son of Mark
Bustamante`78 and Elaine (Karrer) Antwerp finished with a first place
in her category for her project entitled
Bustamante`78)
"Surviving Winter Kill" in apiaries.
Jillian Neill placed second in her category for her project "SPF and
Octocrylene". Sheila Nicolin placed third in her category for her project
"Saving the World One Banana at a Time".
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Divine Child has three juniors that have
met the preliminary National Merit
Scholarship requirements based on their
PSAT scores. There were1.5 million
students that took the PSAT,and Kevin
Hart, Griffin Miller, and Dustin
Klavon (Son of David Klavon '83
and Donna (Poshadlio) Klavon
'84) have met the first step toward
becoming a semi-finalist.
Fiona Van Antwerp (Daughter of Loretta
(McCarthy) Van Antwerp `86)
L-R: Karen Pritchard, Sally
Kilcullen and Pam Romanelli
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
News from the Math Department
The Math Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Calculus 2 course for the first
time during the next school year. Our current enrollment of students in AP Calculus includes a number
of 11th graders that are now eligible for the Honors Calculus 2 course. Our Honors Calculus 2 course
is designed essentially the same as that in any college or university. Calculus 2 is a requirement for
students majoring in science,
engineering, computer
science,
mathematics,
business and other fields.
We are proud to offer this
course at Divine Child
High School to these
advanced students. The
Advanced
Placement
courses are designed for
those students who have outstanding ability and interest in mathematics. All students who take our AP
Calculus course also take the examination designed by the College Entrance Examination Board. Their
scores are then reported to colleges for possible credit and advanced placement in college mathematics.
Congratulations
Timothy Award Winners!!
A Timothy Award recognizes Catholic
teens for their leadership and service.
It is appropriately named because St.
Paul once said to his young friend
Timothy, a pastor and bishop of the
early Church.
“Do not let anyone look down upon
you because you are young, but be an
example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your
love, faith and purity. (1Tim 4:12) This year, over 70 teens
from 15 different parishes were presented Timothy Awards.
Two award winners from Divine Child Parish were Peter
Micalle '15, (Son of Jodi Ann (Zahra) Micallef '83) Timothy
Youth Appreciation Award and Brandon Ebert '14, the
Timothy Award of Excellence. Congratulations to both!
Hello from our Fine Arts Department!
What a great year with many accomplishments in our Fine Arts department.
I would like to congratulate the Marching Band for their great performance in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade last November as they won Best Band and made
Divine Child High School proud!
I also want to take this time to congratulate Mrs. Pritchard and Ms. Noeske for two great productions, our play - Diary of Anne Frank and our musical - Annie Get
Your Gun. Both these performances were a great showcase of our student talent at Divine Child and both shows had record audience attendance. I am very proud to
announce that Divine Child High School took best play and best musical at the Dearborn Page Awards! Mrs. Pritchard earned best director, Mr. Bush earned best
orchestra and Dr. Urbiel earned best chorus and a number of our student actors won best lead or supporting role. Congratulations to all in our theater department.
I congratulate Mr. Zemba and Mr. Gryzko for their time and efforts in this year's Art Show and I congratulate all our art students for their excellent artistic capabilities.
I thank Mrs. Sovine for all the wonderful smells coming down the halls from our foods room and for hosting our iron chef and cupcake wars for the students!
I congratulate Dr. Urbiel for the first time in DC history taking the varsity chorus students to choral festival and earning a medal! Way to go kids!
As you can see, the largest department in the school is doing great. I am looking forward to another great year of theater productions, great sounds from our music
room, exceptional art from our students in the art department and some wonderful food and smells from our foods area. I am grateful for your continued support of
our Fine Arts department. See you next year!
Mr. Robert Bush, Fine Arts Chairperson
Falcon Singers Soar
This has been a wonderful year of growth for the Divine Child High School Choirs. In November of 2011, the Show Choir sang Christmas carols in the aesthetically
and acoustically fabulous lobby of the Fox Theatre before viewing a superb production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. In November and December, the choir's
regular involvement in high school Liturgies became very significant. They sang the music of African-American composer David Hurd for All Saints Day Mass with
Archbishop Vigneron; they then helped the school community to know the new translation of the Roman Missal in an artful setting by legendary Catholic composer
Richard Proulx. December also brought an exciting Christmas concert with the DCHS Bands, including beautiful carols from England and a medley of Irving Berlin's
best. January and February were busy months for soloists from the program as they prepared for performance at the elegant Monsignors Weier and Kucyk Scholarship
Recital and vocal coaching at the rewarding Solo and Ensemble Festival.
During March, students from Varsity Chorus and Show Choir attended the MSVMA (Michigan School Vocal Music Association) District Choral Festival for the first
time in our school's history. They also paid homage to the local community by singing a gorgeous anthem from Detroit composer Gordon Young. The end of March
saw the fruits of their labors as many choir members presented Annie Get Your Gun. In April, they welcomed Mr. Robert Sabourin of Midland, MI for an intensive
afternoon clinic. Mr. Sabourin, a master choral director with over 30 years of experience in school, church, and community choirs, gave them incredibly handy tools for
their future work, and the singers caught his infectious enthusiasm for the choral art.
In May, the singers once again joined forces in Divine Child Church for a concert shared with the high school Brass Quintet; together, choirs and brass presented music
of many lands and time periods. Several students in the class of 2012 were recognized for their achievements: Louise Sawaya received the National School Choral
Award, Ebere Oparaeke '12 received the Fred Waring Director's Award for Chorus, and Madeleine Rich '12 received the Certificate of Achievement in Choir. The end
of May and the beginning of June were marked by traditional events: May Crowning, Commencement, and the Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival.
I would like to congratulate all of our choral students for their tremendous effort and dedication this year, and give thanks for the staff, clergy, administrators, and parents
that give us incredible support and help our events to run smoothly. It is because of them that we continue, in the words of the Alma Mater, to “sing anew our song to
you” and look forward to a bright future.
Dr. Christopher Urbiel'01
Divine Child Shines at 27th Annual PAGE awards
This year, Divine Child High School received 28 nominations for their technical and performance achievements. On Tuesday May 22, the winners were announced,
and DC swept the major categories. Zach Ross '12 and Samantha Myers '13 won Best Actor and Best Actress for The Diary of Anne Frank. Director Karen J. Pritchard
won the Outstanding Achievement in Make-Up Design, as well as Outstanding Achievement in a Play at the scholastic level,
also for the Diary of Anne Frank. Kara Frank '12 won Best Actress for her portrayal of Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your
Gun, while Doctor Christopher Urbiel '01 and Robert Bush won for Outstanding
Achievement in Musical Direction and Orchestral Direction, respectively, for Annie
Get Your Gun. Director/Producer Elisa Noeske '00 and Robert Bush, Producer
won for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical, scholastic division.
Several Divine Child alumni were also nominated and two won major awards.
Margaret (Winowiecki) Kinnell '00 won Best Featured Actress for 'Til Death Do us
Part. Kori Bielaniec '06 won Best Actress for the same play. Christopher Boudreau
'88 was nominated for producer for the Wizard of Oz, as well as The Producers.
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Thespians Mark 30 Year Anniversary!
Divine Child High School Thespian Troupe 3508 marks its 30th year as a chartered member of the International Thespian Society this year, and celebrated by
initiating 14 new members.
Varsity letters, trophies and medals can be achieved based upon the number of
hours of work a student has put into theatre arts. This year, we have three medal
winners on the National Thespian Level (achieving at least 120 points): Nicholas
Swider '12, Valerie Mangulabnan '13, and Adrienne Walling '13. Additionally,
Adrienne Walling '13 has also earned a medal for the rank of International
Thespian, by achieving over 180 thespian points.( 1 point = 10 hours of work in
theatre activities) Last year, the organization added an academic award to the honors
thespians can achieve, after they are in their sophomore year or higher. We are
very pleased to announce the following students have achieved the rank of
Thespian scholar (3.0-3.5 GPA): Blaise Hebert '14, Valerie Mangulabnan '13, Cara
Ruetz '13, Jacob Beguhn '13, and Nicole Jennings '14.
Vice Presidential Thespian Scholar (3.51-3.99 GPA) Julie Bonk '14, Harry Totten
'13, Adrienne Walling '13, Maddie Rich '12, Steve Arroyo '14, Kara Frank '12.
Presidential Thespian Scholar: (4.00 GPA) Nadine Makki '13, Samantha Myers
'13, Nicholas Swider '12, Christopher Wepler '13, Nicole Witzleban '13.
Alumni Scholarship News
The Alumni Association is built on a strong foundation of dedication and a belief in the motto
“Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon”. With this in mind, they actively promote the family tradition
of continuing a Divine Child Catholic High School Education. This year the Alumni Association
generously awarded additional scholarships to Falcon Scholar candidates who are also children
of alumni. The two recipients of these scholarships are Leanna Kwilos, daughter of Edward &
Mary (Taraskiewicz '90) Kwilos, and Tim Ciarelli son of James ('86) & Traci Ciarelli.
Thank you Alumni Association for your generosity!
Graduating Divine Child High School Senior Jacob Singer has been awarded an NROTC (Naval
Reserve Officer Training Corp.) Marine Option Scholarship. The Scholarship covers full tuition,
books and a monthly living stipend. Applicants for the Scholarship are evaluated on the basis of
their academic achievements, volunteer work and physical fitness (Marine Corps. standards), as
well as recommendations submitted by their school's administration.
Singer will attend the University of Michigan in the fall.
Captain Jay Sura and Staff Sergeant Montgomery, both of the
United States Marine Corp., present Divine Child High School Senior
Jacob Singer with the NROTC Marine Option Scholarship.
Scholarship Essay Contest
May Crowning
The Divine Child Alumni Association sponsored its annual Scholarship Essay
Contest. The topic of the essay was; How have your years at Divine Child High
School prepared you to
serve the community? 3rd
place went to Greg Yaros,
2nd place to Leonard
Pennisi and 1st place Nick
Swider (son of Kyle
(Albertson) Swider `75).
The Divine Child Alumni
Association also provided
two $50.00 prizes at the
Freshmen Orientation this
spring to be used at the
Falcon's Nest to purchase
text books.
At Divine Child High School we come together in May in a special way, to honor
her as the mother of God and the mother of the Catholic Church. Mary in her
great love for God and his Son and in her acceptance of his will, models what it
means to be a truly holy person. She shows us how to live one's faith and one's
hope in loving for others.
Congratulations to the 2012 Dearborn Optimist Club Essay Contest Winners
Pictured L to R: Maria Moon, Lauren Plawecki, Anna Granch, Leah Cassar,
Louise Sawaya, Catia Sabak, Emily Grawburg and Jessica Giarmarco.
We as a faith community, choose representatives from the senior class who model
Mary's freely given obedience to God. These young women emulate the qualities
of the Mother of the Divine Child, such as compassion, faith, service, humility,
and integrity. Together we will ask Mary's intercession for us to our Lord and
hope that with Mary's help we can also live lives of selfless obedience to him.
Front Row (seated:) Divine Child High School essay winners: Jennifer Gabo '12,
Adam Rauh '14, Caryn Murray '14
Back Row (standing:) Tom Launderosch, President - Dearborn Optimist Club,
Shirley W. Tolliver, Michigan District Essay Chair, Elisa Noeske, Honors English
Teacher - Divine Child High School, Lori Divis, Dearborn Optimist Club, Roberta
Shortt, Honors English Teacher - Divine Child High School, Kaye Campagnoli,
English Department Chair - Divine Child High School.
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Thank you to the following young women who were chosen to represent the
Class of 2012 as this year's May Crowning Court: Emily Grawburg, Anna
Granch, Jessica Giarmarco, Maria Moon, Lauren Plawecki, Catia Sabak, Louise
Sawaya (Crown Bearer) and Leah Cassar (will Crown Mary).
Explorer of the Year
Divine Child Sophomore Casey Baker was chosen by the Dearborn Police
Department as the Explorer of the Year. The Dearborn Optimist Club recognized
several members of the Dearborn Fire and Police for their outstanding service to
the community at a ceremony May 9, at the Fairlane Club.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
HOW SWEET IT IS!
DIVINE CHILD FORENSICS TEAM
WINS FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Forty team members, seven assistant coaches, and Kathy Tar, in her “sweet 16th”
year as the head coach of the Divine Child High School Forensics Team, were
awarded a state championship on the campus of Western Michigan University on
the first Saturday of May.
The Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association, Class B Championship topped
a phenomenally successful year for the team who were led by a dozen seniors.
Three of those seniors additionally won individual State Championships in their
event. Amy Pestenariu won the state championship in impromptu speaking,
co-captain Danielle Norman won the State Championship in broadcasting, and
co-captain Jacob Kay won a
back-to-back state championship
in sales speaking this year, have
won that category in 2011.
1st place State Champions, (l to r) Danielle
Norman, Jacob Kay, Amy Pestenariu
Divine Child beat the second
place school by a solid 87
points to bring home this first
historic forensics state
championship to Divine Child
High School. Assistant coaches
are: Marybeth Kinnell, Laura
Miller, Catherine Zardus and
team alumnae Elisa Noeske
'00, Emily Tar '04, Patrick
Joyce '07, and Nick Marek '09.
2nd place students, (l to r) Kevin Mardirosian,
Natalia Havlin, Emily Grawburg, Michael
Gutierrez, Dustin Klavon, Maddie Rich
Some 28 entries competed for
DC, 25 advanced to the semi-final
round, and 13 advanced to the
final round of competition with
the top six speakers in the state
in each event. Every speaker in
every level earns individual
points which accumulate to
earn the state championship
team award.
Divine Child High School Helps Restore Rare Prairie at Shiawassee Refuge
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge protects 130 acres of an area locally known
as Little Prairie. The sod of this prairie was first plowed in the early 1930s. The
rich soil of this site produced row crops for the next 80 years. This is a similar pattern for the rest of the state's prairie. Currently, less than one percent of
Michigan's original prairie remains. The refuge began restoring this site back to
prairie in 2009. This restoration has taken big steps forward with the help of
Divine Child High School.
On May 10, 2012, 25 students and three teachers from Divine Child High School
chose the refuge as a place to conduct their service day. Before the day was over
1,764 seedlings of prairie grasses and
sedges were hand-planted at Little
Prairie. The day was warm and sunny.
This was the second time Divine Child
conducted a service day at the refuge. In
2010, 56 students planted approximately
3,400 seedlings at Little Prairie. The area
is visible from the refuge's Bishop Road
Observation Platform. Thus, the students
and faculty can come back over the
years and view a rare prairie that they
helped restore.
Gold Star Lunch
High School Chapel Receives Renovation
Divine Child High School hosted the 6th annual Gold Star Luncheon on
February 2, during Catholic Schools Week. A select group of 20 current Divine
Child freshmen were asked to nominate the teacher who made the most impact
on them as a student and a person in elementary or middle school. The teachers
and their administrator were then invited to attend the event.
A great big thank you to all who helped make our High School Chapel a beautiful place to pray.
The event, coordinated by Mrs. Kristie Welte, 9th Grade Counselor, was a huge
success. It is so important to remember what an impact one teacher can have on
his or her students and to let them know they make a difference. We are looking
forward to another great luncheon next year.
Mrs. Jeannette Pierce
Mrs. Sharon Wnetrzak
Mrs. Kathy Hermann
Mrs. Nancy Carpellotti
Ms. Anne Kreszyn
Mrs. Kate Harding
Ms. Louise Hopping
Ms. Marin Jacoby
Mrs. Laura Giordano
Ms. Tara O'Connor
Mrs. Dorothy Korzym
Ms. JoAnn Zechar
Mr. John Crane
Mrs. Cheryl Alcorn
Mrs. Jan Eskin
Mrs. Amy Castelli
Mrs. Joy Dunn
Mrs. Sue Assenmacher
Mr. Ronald Jones
Ms. Jennifer Miller
Divine Child Elementary
Divine Child Elementary
St. Raphael
Our Lady of Good Counsel
St. Anslem
St. Michael
St. Michael
Northville Christian
St. Robert Bellarmine
St. Linus
St. Edith
OL Smith Middle School
Sacred Heart
Stevenson Middle School
St. Valentine
St. Sebastian
St. Genevieve
St. Mary
Our Lady of Sorrows
All Saints
Olivia Boisineau
Joseph Fontana
Ikenna Osuamadi
Samantha Cimino
Brianna D'Alessandro
Kayla Gandy
Jackie White
Tessa Harkey
Gavin Hester
Anna Szalay
Megan Harnish
Maggie Marion
Laura Moore
Sean Vichinsky
Madeline Barnauskas
Dean Jarois
Rebecca Lobb
Cristina Reyes
Emily Garchow
Daniel Mayers
From left to right: Patrick Murray '84, High School Principal Mrs. Peggy Knuth '72,
Fr. Bechill, Fr. Bilot, The Demmer Family: Linda, Jim '75, Rob '12 and Nick '14
Congratulations to J. Mike Courage '98
who received the Knusdwig Award for
outstanding Latin Teacher of the Year at
the University of Michigan
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ALUMNI
Focus
This has been a great Spring for the Carpenter Family
Kristen Carpenter '92 featured in Health Day News
Wife's Breast Cancer Can Hurt Husband's Health Too
MONDAY, April 23 (Health Day News) -- The stress of caring
for a wife with breast cancer can harm a man's health, and this
effect can continue for years after her treatment ends, new
research says.
The Ohio State University’s Kristen Carpenter’s study of 32
men found that those who had the highest levels of stress
related to their wives' cancer were most likely to have physical
symptoms -- such as headaches and abdominal pain -- and weaker immune responses.
The median age of the men in the study was 58, and they had been married for an
average of 26 years.
GM's Ed Peper '80 Promoted to Position of U.S. Vice
President, Fleet and Commercial Sales
DETROIT - General Motors announced changes for
its U.S. sales executives in preparation for numerous
upcoming product launches. GM named Ed Peper,
50, who is currently general manager, Fleet and
Commercial Operations, to the position of U.S. vice
president, Fleet and Commercial Sales. GM officially
named Peper to the position of general manager, Fleet
and Commercial Operations, on February 1, 2012.
"This is a further indication of GM's recognition of the importance of the Fleet
and Commercial business to the success of the company," said Peper. "We are putting
the customer first in everything we do and are committed to providing them with great
products, innovative business solutions, and an exceptional customer experience."
Carrie Carpenter '95 receives a grant from Lowe's
Margaret Van Houten '87 Appointed To Wayne Circuit Bench
Carrie, a teacher at Arno Elementary in Allen Park, MI received a grant from
Lowe's. Her group was selected to receive a 2011-2012 Lowe's Toolbox for
Education grant from the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF).
LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Margaret
Van Houten, of Dearborn Heights, to the Wayne County Circuit Court in
Detroit. "Margaret is a great choice for this post," said Snyder. "I am confident
her knowledge, skills and extensive experiences will be an asset to the Wayne
County Circuit bench.
Matt Carpenter '98 Quoted in Forbes Magazine
Paucity of returning lessees: Matt Carpenter, general manager of vehicle sales for Audi of America, agreed that 2009
“was a terrible year” for leases. He said that “this leasing
dynamic makes the luxury market more sensitive over
time”; for that reason and others, Audi has been reducing
its penetration of lease sales. “The mainstream market is
less susceptible to leases that originated in 2009.”
Gary Stanford '71 Receives 2012
Outstanding Alumni Award from
Northwood University
2012 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients and Criteria:
Outstanding Alumni Leadership Award: Nominee's
degree must have impacted their current success in their
business and community. Nominee must have demonstrated
support to Northwood and the Northwood Idea. Gary J.
Stanford, Dearborn, Michigan (BBA 1975), co-owner, Les Stanford
Chevrolet Cadillac and Stanford Allen Chevrolet Cadillac.
Snyder Appoints Richard Miller '78 as State Fire Marshal
LANSING, Michigan - On February 24th, 2012 Gov. Rick
Snyder announced the appointment of Richard W. Miller, of
Dearborn as state fire marshal.
The state fire marshal leads the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services
within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs, and also serves as a member, or ex-officio member, of the
State Fire Safety Board, Fire Fighters Training Council and State
Board of Mechanical Rules.
Miller has served as Dearborn's fire chief since 2010. He began his career as a
firefighter with the Dearborn Fire Department.
Patrick Muldoon '80 Patrick is now at Venchurs, Inc. in Adrian, Michigan
Patrick is acting as VP of their Venchurs Vehicle
Systems division. Patrick led development of a
Jeep JK8 built for Red Jacket Firearms that has
been garnering all kinds of media attention, specifically
on an episode of Jay Leno's Garage, was released.
Another exciting clip just came out… this time Pat
was featured on
Adam Carolla's
CarCast, a weekly audio podcast available on
iTunes and through his website, as well as a
video episode online.
Pat Muldoon worked on the Jeep Wrangler
Blue Crush, the V-10 Drag-Pack Challenger
and the Mopar Ram Runner.
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Pictured L to R Michigan Court of Appeals Judge
Michael Talbot '63, Fr. James Bilot, 3rd Circuit
Court Judge Margaret M. Van Houten '87, Michigan
Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra '77
Van Houten has been in private practice since 2000. She previously worked as an
associate attorney for Evans & Luptak PLC and as a law clerk for now Michigan
Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra '77. Van Houten is a city councilwoman in her
fourth term for Dearborn Heights. She works with professional organizations,
including the State Bar of Michigan, Federalist Society - Michigan Lawyers
Chapter, Oakland County Bar Association, Wayne County Probate Bar
Association, Dearborn Bar Association, American Bar Association, Italian
American Bar Association, and the Catholic Lawyers Society. Van Houten holds
a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a
law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy.
Chef Christopher Gadulka '94 of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
featured during Birmingham Restaurant Week
BIRMINGHAM, Mich (WJBK) - Birmingham's favorite dining event is back this
year for two weeks. Affordable, gourmet meals were offered at the seventh annual
Birmingham Restaurant Week From Jan. 30 through Feb. 10.
Chef Christopher Gadulka Class of 1994, from Fleming's Prime Steakhouse &
Wine Bar stopped by the Fox 2 cooking school to share a few tricks of the trade.
Andrew Zelazny '95 was awarded Dearborn's Police Officer of the Year
On May 15, Corporal Andrew Zelazny '95 was awarded Dearborn's Police
Officer of the Year Award by Police Chief Ronald Haddad, Mayor John B.
O'Reilly, Jr., and other City Officials.
The Exchange Club Dearborn Police
Officer of the Year Award is the highest
honor given to an officer at the
Dearborn Police Department. It is
awarded to an officer who represents the
best of the entire Department. Officers
can be nominated by any Department
member and the selection is made by the
Chief of Police.
ALUMNI
Focus
Andrea (Bogos) Trapani '00 named to Crain's 20 in their 20’s
Senior vice president, Identity Marketing & Public Relations
LLC, Bingham Farms
• Why she lives in metro Detroit: "This is where I was raised,
where my friends and family are. I've never considered leaving,
due to my passion for being a part of the exciting growth potential."
• Claim to fame: Third in command as a senior vice president
at Identity, heading a team of 10 and a division that produces two-thirds of the
firm's annual revenue.
• Next step: To continue to cultivate her leadership within Identity, move into a
partnership role at the company and be a mentor for Identity's "next generation"
of employees. Andrea Bogos Trapani grew up with a father who always discussed
current events. Inheriting his passion for the news, she pursued a degree in journalism
from Western Michigan University.
She joined Identity Marketing & Public Relations LLC in 2004 as an account assistant
at age 22. She soon was promoted to account manager and, in 2010, to senior vice
president, the company's third-in-command slot.
Trapani oversees Identity's media relations and marketing team, which includes 10
of the company's 24 employees.
Stephanie Elliott '03 adopts Gladys the abandoned beagle
As Stephanie Elliott, 27, hugged Gladys, the recently abandoned beagle whose sad
story touched the hearts of many, she vowed to provide her with a good home and
lots of tender loving care.
“This is truly a blessing and I'm extremely
excited to have this opportunity,” said Elliott,
the owner of another beagle by the name of
Poochie. “I'm really looking forward to our
new life together and the two of them are going
to be playmates and have so many great times
together.”
Discovered in a sealed trash bag in an industrial
area on Detroit's east side earlier this spring, the
two-year-old beagle was given the name Gladys by
Humane Society workers. Her tale inspired more
than 100 people to offer to adopt her. She has been
recuperating at the Michigan Humane Society.
were going to kick me off because they could, but now they can't because of the
Affordable Care Act.”
The Dearborn office will serve as rallying point for campaign activities in western
Wayne County. Kerry said his primary job will be to coordinate volunteers.
DUNCAN MILLER '08: THE RISING STAR
Though he's too modest to admit it, Engineering junior Duncan Miller is a rising
star in the field of aerospace engineering.
Miller, who said he was “bitten by the space bug
at an early age,” has a résumé that any aerospace
engineer would appreciate.
In his three years at the University, Miller has
interned for Lockheed Martin Space Systems,
the NASA Langley Autonomous Vehicle
Laboratory and earned a flawless 4.0 grade point
average with 18 A-pluses.
Oh, and did we mention he's one of the lead
engineers for the Cubesat Investigating
Atmospheric Density Response to Extreme Driving, a state of the art satellite,
which will orbit around the Earth?
Miller added that the CADRE project has been consuming most of his free time lately.
He said the satellite project is one of the biggest student-led projects at the University.
“CADRE will study the thermosphere in low earth orbit by sampling the ion
winds. Ultimately, this will improve orbital tracking of objects to help minimize
collisions in orbit,” he said.
Though he downplays his level of importance to CADRE's success, Miller is the only
undergraduate leader of the project - the rest of the team leaders are graduate students.
This summer Miller will intern at SpaceX, a private aerospace company that develops
space vehicles, and his long-term plans include attending graduate school for
aerospace engineering.
Gladys, a 2-year-old beagle
found abandoned, is hugged
by her new owner Stephanie
Elliott, 27, of Livonia, Mich. in
the dog park at the Michigan
Humane Society in Detroit on
Thursday, May 24, 2012.
PATRICIA BECK/Detroit Free Press
'Wicked' cast member Casey Quinn '04 of Dearborn
Q: What's your first memory of dance?
A: They would have an intermission sign (at the studio's dance recitals), and they
would make me go across the stage. I would say I was about 2. My mom would
stand on the other side of the stage holding my pacifier.
Q: How many auditions did you do before you got cast in a show?
A: There were auditions every day. I took auditioning like it was my job. Even if
I wasn't right for it, I'd try out for it. I went to Chicago auditions, I went to L.A.
auditions and the New York auditions for "Wicked." I auditioned pretty much whenever there was any kind of audition
going on. I auditioned for "Wicked" about 15 times before my
part came up.
Q: What's your advice for making it onto the stage for all
those young dancers out there?
A: If you want to do Broadway, definitely take voice lessons.
That's the best thing for a dancer to know. My grandma
taught me how to sing. I used to do song-and-dance solos. I'd
sing and then tap. I was in the choir at school. My mom and
my grandma have prepared me very well.
Patricia Montemurri, Detroit Free Press Staff Writer
Matt Kerry '08 head of campaign office in
Dearborn
President Barack Obama's campaign team opened
up an office here Wednesday, making for the
ninth office in Michigan.
The head of the office and only full-time staffer
is Matt Kerry, a Dearborn Heights resident
locals might be familiar with. In 2006, the Divine
Child graduate (then-student) broke his spine diving head-first into a lake in Irish
Hills. The injury left him paralyzed from the waist down and with limited usage
of his upper body. It also cost a fortune in health care expenses.
“My first stay in the hospital for the first couple months was $1.5 million,” Kerry
said. “Obviously nobody can cover that with private funds, but they (insurers)
More DC Authors in the News
Author Jack Dempsey's '70 "Michigan and the Civil War: A
Great and Bloody Sacrifice " was named in the Detroit Free
Press as Michigan Librarians pick for a "top" Michigan book
A 1970 alumnus of Dearborn-based Divine Child High School,
Dempsey earned his undergraduate degree in political science
from Michigan State University in 1974, and his juris doctorate
in law from George Washington University in 1977. Jack
Dempsey's book about the Civil War focuses on Michigan's
role in the historic event.
"It is a comprehensive portrayal of the role that Michigan played immediately
prior to, during, and immediately after the Civil War. Michigan (provided) military
support, logistical support, political support, and then you have a number of
incidents - or vignettes - where Michiganders played a highly significant role, both
in general and specific," said Dempsey, 59, of Plymouth.
Dempsey has practiced law for 34 years and is currently a partner in the Ann
Arbor office of Dickinson Wright PLLC.
Dempsey is chairman of the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee, the
vice president of the Michigan Historical Commission, the chairman of the
Michigan History Foundation and a board member of the Historical Society of
Michigan. The author's proceeds from the book support Michigan's commemoration
of the Civil War Sesquicentennial.
ChengX Authored by David Yesh '79
“I really became a fan of SCI FI after being one of the first students to take the SCI
FI class that was taught at DC all those years ago, so I thought you might like to
know I published my first book electronically,” said David.
ChengX is determined to unite the world. Follow his
story and see what would happen if someone tried to
unify the earth into one country. While the average citizens
of the world are captivated by the charismatic ChengX
and his movement, the governments and politicians
currently in power fear him. If he succeeds in changing
the status quo, the current power brokers of the world
could lose their influence and wealth.
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ATHLETICS
Update
Girls Basketball
State Final 4 Catholic League
Champions
Girls Track
State Champs Catholic League
Champions
Boys Baseball
State Final 4
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Another Year of Champions!
Winter Wrap-Up
Girls Basketball: The varsity girls made it back to the final four at MSU where they lost a tough game in the semifinals
to Goodrich. They were undefeated in the Central Division (8-0), and won the Catholic League championship at
Calihan Hall by defeating Mercy High School. They also won Operation Friendship by defeating Martin Luther King
HS. The JV & Freshman teams also won central division.
Boys Basketball: The varsity team won AA Division and made it to the District semifinal round.
Figure Skating: The team finished first in their District and Regional and 4th in the State (Class B).
Competitive Cheer: Competitive cheer had another tremendous season. Varsity dominated again in the Catholic League winning their
10th consecutive title. Also, advancing to the MHSAA State Finals for
the 4th year in a row, they placed 2nd in Division 2 by the smallest
margin in history.
Cara Miller '12
Girls & Boys Bowling: Both boys and girls bowling teams qualified for the Regional Meet where the boys placed
3rd and the girls placed 4th. The boys team qualified for the state meet, and four bowlers qualified for the state
Individual Meet: Monty Wonnacott, Alex Muszynski, Tina Ripley and Kara Lang. Congratulations to our bowlers
on a successful season! Senior, Tyler Moses, and Junior Monty Wonnacott, placed in this year's States. Catholic
League East 2011 All Conference Bowling Team members: MHSIBCA Tina Ripley & Monty Wonnacott -All
Academic and All State. Tina Ripley- CHLS Regional Championship.
Boys Hockey: The Hockey team had another successful campaign capturing their seventh Mayor's Cup for the
fifth year in a row and also advanced to the Regional Final.
Wrestling: Team finished 3rd in the Catholic League and All Area meets. Senior Jamie Jakes qualified for the
Individual State Final where he placed 5th overall.
Spring Wrap-Up
Boys Baseball: The boys capped off another successful season with
its 7th Final Four appearance, their 3rd in 5 years while capturing
their 8th Regional Championship along with its 24th City
Championship for the 13th year in a row.
Boys Golf: The boys won the Division 2 district golf tournament for
the 2nd year in a row, highlighted by David Harvey '12 who
qualified for the Individual Boys Golf State Finals.
Boys Track: The boys' track team ran away from the field and won
the Division 2 Regional Championship. DC qualified for the state
meet in a total of 10 events and won three gold medals. Senior Nick
Soter led the way, placing first in the 1,600 meters in a time of 4:19.5
and also in the 800 in 1:57.7. Frederick Boyd was the champ in the
110 hurdles in a time of 14.76.
Girls Soccer: The girls had a very good season advancing to the district
final after they beat Redford Thurston 5-0 in the semifinals.
Allison Makowski - Daughter of Tom `84 and Maribeth (Birch) Makowski `85 Slides
into 2nd Base
Girls Softball: The Varsity captured its 30th softball City
Tournament Championship highlighted by Freshman Mariah
Coleman who allowed only one hit in a 3-1 victory over the
Pioneers.
Girls Tennis: Girls Tennis placed 3rd in the All Area Tournament.
Jenny Gabo placed 3rd at 2 singles; Amanda Arcy placed 2nd at 3
singles; Monica Plawecki placed 1st at 4 singles; Jillian Neil and
Angela Brown placed 3rd at 2 doubles; and Kiera Soraghan and
Olivia Stoops placed 2nd at 4 doubles.
Girls Track: The girls captured its 2nd State Championship in 3
years highlighted by Mallory Myler, Liz Mullen (Daughter of David
'83 & Susan (Cinzori) Mullin '82), Nicole Urbanick and Paige
Patterson won the race in a time of 3:59.05 for the 10 points need to
capture the championship. For the fourth year in a row they captured the girls Catholic League Championship.
National Finalist!
Congratulations to girls' track and field coach Tony Mifsud who is a
finalist for Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year title from the
National High School Athletic Coaches Association. Under his
guidance, the girls track team took home the state title in 2010 and
2012, plus numerous Catholic High School League championships.
The Coach of the Year awards will be presented July 25 at the
National High School Athletics Coaches Association awards banquet in Fargo, ND.
Divine Child's Sydney Popiel (Daughter
of Larry Popiel '82)
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Paige Patterson '13
ATHLETICS
Update
Congratulations to the following student-athletes on officially accepting and signing Athletic Letters of Intent
and Scholarships!
Baseball
Randy Kuzdak - Wayne State University
Football
Steven Santostasi - Benedictine University (Illinois)
Basketball
Cara Miller - Michigan State University
Rosanna Reynolds - University of Detroit Mercy
Malaysha Cammon - Owens Technical College
Soccer
Ellyn Nedwicki - University of Detroit Mercy
Bowling
Tina Ripley - Alma College
Monty Wonnacott - Concordia University
Cross Country
Nick Soter - Michigan State University
Anne Okonowski - Wayne State University
Michelle Kerr - Hope College
Softball
Alyssa Dorchak - Benedictine University
Rebecca Greco - Adrian College
Volleyball
Colby DeMare - University of Michigan Dearborn
Alyssa Dorchak, Rebecca Greco, Anne Okonowski,
Colby DeMare, & Nick Soter
Divine Child High School Community is proud of
our Scholar Athletes!
Divine Child High School Students Nominated for Dearborn Athlete of the Year
Reynolds receives Van Patrick Memorial Award
The Dearborn Recreation Commission recognized Rosanna Reynolds and Randy
Kuzdak as nominees for “High School Athlete of the Year” at the Commission's
60th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Ford Community and Performing Arts
Center on Sunday, April 1, 2012.
Congratulations to Rosanna Reynolds on named the Female
Athlete of the Year and receiving the Van Patrick Memorial
Award along with the Detroit free Press Scholar Athlete
Award. Reynolds, a 4.0 student, has been a standout performer
in two varsity sports; basketball and track; beginning with her
freshman year. She has earned All-City, All-League and All-State
honors in both sports and likely will again as she completes her
senior year. She has been involved in a number
of charity efforts, including the Buddy Walk
Rosanna Reynolds
for Down Syndrome, CATCH and Coaches
'12 - daughter of
Kathleen (Brewis) vs. Cancer; and a special fundraising campaign
Reynolds '80
for a Bolivian orphanage. Reynolds also
helps coach elementary and middle school students at the
Divine Child Basketball Camp.
Kuzdak is a 4.0 student who has played three seasons of varsity
basketball and two-years of varsity baseball. He has earned All-City
honors in both sports, and in this, his senior season, he was selected Randy Kuzdak '12
by teammates to captain both squads. Kuzdak was a member of the school's Spanish
Club and enjoys tutoring other students in math and Spanish, officiating at youth
basketball and baseball games and serving as a volunteer at Gleaners' Food Bank.
Catholic League Hall of Fame Inductees
Tina Ripley, Michelle Kerr, Steven Santostasi
Divine Child High School Coaches Honored
Divine Child High School proudly recognizes our Fall and Winter coaches awarded
honors in their sport:
Sarah Schmitt - Catholic League AA Division Coach of the Year - Volleyball
Andy Dold - Catholic League AA Division Coach of the Year - Boys Basketball
Mary Laney - Catholic League Coach of the Year - Girls Basketball
Amber Genevich - Catholic League Coach of the Year ~ and ~ State District
Coach of the Year - Competitive Cheer
Brian Dallas - Inducted into the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Hall of Fame
Steve Robb introduced as new DC football coach
Robb, an assistant football coach at Divine Child from
1981-85, returned to DC to be introduced as the Falcons
new head coach.
“My goal is to return Divine Child football to elite status in
the Catholic League and in the state of Michigan,” Robb told a
gathering of players and school officials in the DC auditorium.
Robb left the Falcons to become the head coach at Milan,
where he compiled a record of 168-78 during his tenure,
which lasted from 1986-2010. He was named the state's Coach of the Year in
Class B in both 1997 and 1998. Robb was an assistant coach at Canton High
School last season.
“I had a perfectly good job,” Robb said, “but I found I missed being a head coach
and then the job opened up here. There are not many jobs I would have gone after
and there is no place else I'd rather coach.”
“I had such a great experience here in the 80s that I want to come back and see if
we can't rekindle the old flames.”
Congratulations to Maria Iaquaniello '07 and current Athletic Director, Tony
DeMare who were inducted into the Catholic League Hall of Fame and honored
at the Hall of Fame Banquet on June 11, 2012.
Congratulations to our
Catholic League Scholar
Athletes - Tina Ripley &
Steve Kushner
Maria Iaquaniello, Dearborn Divine Child 2007, Western Michigan University 2012
Maria Iaquaniello is a graduate of Dearborn Divine Child (2007) and Western
Michigan University (BS, chemical engineering with minors in math, biology and
chemistry, 2012). At Divine Child, Ms. Iaquaniello played basketball and ran
track, capturing the 2nd place title in the 800M run at the 2006 state championships.
At Western, she played basketball, serving as the team captain for 3 years and earning
numerous MAC honors and the Fran Ebert Award.
Ms. Iaquaniello is the daughter of Joe and Virginia Iaquaniello and a member of
Dearborn's Divine Child Parish. She has volunteered with Race for the Cure and
the ASPCA. She will work as an engineer at Denso Manufacturing in Battle Creek, MI.
Tony DeMare, Dearborn Divine Child - Athletic Director, Baseball Coach
Tony DeMare has served Dearborn Divine Child High School as head baseball
coach, athletic director and transportation director since 2000. He was named the
2009 CHSL Athletic Director of the Year. Mr. De Mare is a twelve-time district
coach of the year, four-time regional coach of the year, five-time CHSL coach of
the year, and three-time state coach of the year. He has led DC baseball teams to
5 CHSL championship titles and 4 state championship titles. Mr. DeMare is a
member of the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association, the
American Baseball Coaches Association, and the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators Association Member. With his wife Cynthia, he is the proud father
of Tommy '09, DeKorsey '11, Colby '12, Jasmine '14 and Torey '16.
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L-R Tina Ripley '12, Principal - Peggy Knuth '72, Steve
Kushner '12 and Athletic Director - Tony DeMare
Former DC football coach Bob LaPointe dies at 66
Bob LaPointe, a football coach for 42 years in the Detroit
area, dies at 66. LaPointe coached and taught at Dearborn
Divine Child, Harper Woods Notre Dame and Belleville
High, as well as at Eastern Michigan University. He was the
head coach at Divine Child when it won the 1975 Class B
state championship. LaPointe was an assistant coach under Bill
McCartney at Divine Child in the early 1970s.
ALUMNI
Updates
Dr. Vincent D. LaPorte '62 - On June 07, 2012, Dr. Vincent D. LaPorte of
Marshall received the 2012 AdjunctFaculty Teacher of the Year Award from the
University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Family Medicine and
Community Health. There are eight University family medicine residency clinic
sites, five in the Twin Cities, one in St. Cloud, one in Duluth and one in Mankato.
Dr. LaPorte teaches family medicine residents at the Mankato site. Each year one
full-time teacher and one adjunct (part-time) teacher is chosen by the residents to
receive the Teacher of the Year Award from among the teachers' at all eight sites.
In addition to a commemorative plaque, Dr. LaPorte received a check for one
thousand dollars which he has designated for his model aircraft hobby.
Jim Herrmann '79 - Congratulations to Super Bowl
Champion Jim Herrmann! Jim is the New York Giants
Linebackers Coach. Jim also played at Michigan from
1980-82; Assistant Coach at Michigan from 1985-2005).
Shaun Soraghan '81 - On May 5, 2012 Shaun received a
plaque for 30 years service as a high school soccer official
from the Michigan High School Athletic Association at the 33rd Annual Officials
Awards and Alumni Banquet in East Lansing, MI. The plaque was in recognition
and appreciation of commitment and service to the MHSAA and its member
schools as an active official.
Christian Collis '89 - Chris recently argued the case of McCahan v. University of
Michigan in the Michigan Supreme Court. He wanted to convey “Once a Falcon,
Always a Falcon” to Justice Brian Zahra '77, a Divine Child Alumnus on the
Court, but never had the opportunity. For the last 10 years, Chris has worked at
the Law Firm of Moss & Colella, P.C. in Southfield, MI.
Future Falcons
Ava Marie Beszka
Leslee (Litrich) Beszka '96 - Leslee & her husband Mark are
pleased to announce the Feburary 16, 2012 birth of their daughter,
Ava Marie Beszka. Their daughter Ava Marie weighed in at 6lbs
and 5 oz and measured 20 in and was baptized at the Church of
the Divine Child on May 6, 2012. Proud Grandparents are
Larry & Carol Litrich of Dearborn Heights as well as GreatGrandmother Theresa Drenzek also of Dearborn Heights. The
happy new parents reside in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Bill Sovinski '00 and Kelly (Simonie) Sovinski '00 - Bill and
Kelly welcomed their second child, Danielle Catherine on
September 25, 2011. She weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz., and was 21.75 inches.
Dani decided to come in to the world a little early, but was
thoughtful enough to wait until two hours after the wedding of
her uncle, Matt Simonie '03, to arrive. Their older daughter Julia
is very excited to have a new sister, and is a great help with the
Dani. This year Bill is celebrating five years with Ford Motor Danielle Catherine
Company, and will finish his MBA from the University of DetroitMercy in June. Kelly recently accepted a promotion to Senior HR
Representative with Trinity Health.
David Banwart '98 - David won The Michigan State Dart
Tourney last month in the mixed doubles category.
DR. Christopher Urbiel '01 - During this past year, Christopher
Urbiel has been involved in events that support fine vocal and
organ music in Michigan. In May of 2011, he was the narrator of
the delightful “Child's Book of Beasts” (An Entertainment for
Organ and Narrator by Richard Proulx, with verse by Hilaire
Belloc) presented for a convocation of local poets at Saginaw's
First Congregational Church. In September of 2011, he presented a lecture-recital
about the music of African-American composer David Hurd with the choir of
Trinity Episcopal Church in Bay City, MI. The next month, he played musical
examples for Dr. Susanne Diederich's lecture on French Classic organ music
during the annual University of Michigan Organ Conference. In March of 2012,
Vocations
Please pray for these Divine Child High
School graduates who are discerning
God's call to the priesthood and
religious life.
Ann Yoches '97 - Anne a 1997 graduate
and former Divine Child parishioner, is
in formation for the Franciscan Sisters,
T.O.R. of Steubenville.
Jeff Allen '97 - Jeff a 1997 graduate
and a parishioner at St. Collette,
Livonia, is in formation for the
priesthood in Detroit.
Jeffrey Edmonds '05 - Jeffrey a 2005
graduate and a parishioner at St. Mary,
Wayne, entering the Oblates of St.
Francis de Sales.
he was invited to First Congregational in Saginaw once again, this time to perform
a voice and organ recital featuring the music of Richard Proulx and including the
church's historic 1928 Skinner organ. Urbiel's vocal students at Divine Child High
School were exposed to much of the music shared at these events, and have made
it their own.
Liz Schultz '02 - Liz was recently named Executive Director of
the Lennon Pregnancy Center. Liz held the position of Program
Director at the Center from June 2008-Aug. 2011 when she was
asked to take over as Director. Liz received her Bachelor's
Degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan Dearborn and is currently pursuing her Master's in Psychology
at U of M. The Lennon Center is dedicated to helping women in crisis pregnancies
make a decision for life. Liz counsels the women and helps them earn credits toward
material goods which gets them off to a good start down the road to parenting. Liz
also teaches sexual integrity classes at local public Jr. High and High Schools.
Michelle (Matusz) Arbini '03 - Was named the new catering manager at the
Sheraton Hotel in Novi. They are offering some great class reunion and wedding
packages for 2012-2013 --- so if any of the alumni contacts are looking for a location and/or guest rooms for the night, please feel free to give Michelle a call.
Nicole Ellul '05 - Nicole recently acquired the position of Editorial Assistant with Simon & Schuster in
New York City with their children's group. There, she
assists in the editing process of numerous books, including Jodi Picoult and Philippa Gregory's new young
adult novels and the Kissed by an Angel series by
Elizabeth Chandler.
After graduating from Grand Valley State University
in 2010, Nicole received an internship with Ann
Arbor's Sleeping Bear Press, where she worked for the
company for four months. In 2011, Nicole moved to
New York City and worked as an intern for Bloomsbury
Children's Books for a year before landing her current role.
Kellie Broggi '05 and David Leslie '05 - Kellie and David are
happy to announce their engagement! Dave proposed the week
before Christmas, giving them plenty of time to celebrate with
family and friends over the holidays. Kellie and Dave started
dating while at Divine Child and have been together for a total
of 7 years. They are excited to begin this next chapter of their
lives together. Kellie currently works in special education as
an Occupational Therapist and Dave is attending Medical
School at Michigan State. They plan to wed in August 2013.
Julia (Aldini) Schall '05 - Was married
June 4, 2011 and graduated from
Michigan State University College of
Law with honors on May 11, 2012. After
the bar exam she is set to begin a full time
position with Deloitte in downtown
Detroit as a Tax Attorney.
Michael DeSouza '06 Also a graduate of U of
M's music program,
Michael landed the lead
role of Jesus of Nazareth,
in this year's musical
depiction of the Stations
of the Cross, entitled,
The Living Stations,
which was performed at
the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Brandon Ebert '14 also
appeared in the show in the role of John. Mrs. Jares, Mr. Grysko and Mrs.
Pritchard took a group of 24 students to see the production on March 20th.
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ALUMNI Updates & AUCTION
Angela Catherine (Sovinski) Bustamante '06 and Michael Joseph Bustamante '06 Angela and Michael were married on June 2, 2012 at St Aloyisus Church in
Romulus Mi. They were engaged on July 21, 2011 when Mike proposed with a ring
that he designed and created. Their reception took place at Meeting House Grand
Ballroom in Plymouth. Their honeymoon was in the Dominican Republic at Punta
Canna. They will be residing in Dearborn after their honeymoon. Their attendants
were Marjorie Sovinski '97 (maid of Honor), Kaitlin Sovinski '03, Johanna
(Sovinski) Zwally '05, Theresa Bustamante '09, Katie (Symanow) Davis '06, John
Bustamante '04 (best man), Michael Bustamante, William Sovinski III '00, Matthew
Bustamante '12, Kevin McConchie '06 and Nicholas Carpen '06. Julia Ann
Sovinski '27 (niece and goddaughter of bride) and Ring bearers Peter and Michael
Bustamante (cousins and godsons of groom) rounded out the bridal party. It was a
family affair as Mike's uncle, Fr. John Bustamante '81 was the officiant, Joseph '18
and David Bustamante '15
(brothers of the groom) were
altar servers, John Zwally '05
(brother in law of the bride) and
Jennifer
(Bustamante)
Berkowski '03 (sister of the
groom) did readings and Mike's
aunt and godmother, Jody
Bustamante was the cantor.
Pictured L to R: Katie (Symanow) Davis, Renata Conger, Theresa Bustamante,
Johanna (Sovinski) Zwally, Kelly (Simonie) Sovinski, Julia Sovinski (poking her
head through), Kaitlin Sovinski, Marje Sovinski, Ange (Sovinski) Bustamante, Mike
Bustamante, John Bustamante, Bill Sovinski III, Kevin McConchie, Nickolas
Carpen, Matt Bustamante, Danny Bustamante, Michael Bustamante
Mike Hinkle '08 - Divine Child's Mike Hinkle lead a
strong Dearborn contingent on the Wayne State football
team, which played for the national title this past year.
Hinkle is a junior center who has played in all 15 games
this season, and he started in the semifinal triumph.
Patrick Biondi '09 - U of M Junior outfielder
Patrick Biondi (Woodhaven, MI /Divine
Child High School) was named to the Big
Ten second team. Biondi, was named to the
second team for the second straight year.
The following DC students were named to
Albion College's Dean's list for the spring 2012 semester.
Jodi Ann (Zahra) Micaleff '83, John
Micaleff, Fr. James Bilot
Jennifer (Wimsatt) Mazur '87, Kristin
(Szpunar) Hermann '89, Damian Hermann '89
Divine Child ’s Catholic Schools
21st Annual Auction
Lucky 21
You made the difference!
The roulette wheel has stopped spinning, the dice have cooled and as for the 21st
Annual Auction…all bets are off! After months and months of planning by the
Divine Child Auction Steering Committee, this game has ended; “we know when
to fold 'em.”
For 21 years, this Auction has brought together parishioners, school parents, alumni
and friends that continue to make this fundraising event a success! Supporting the
Divine Child Community means luck is on your side. We
always have a winning hand when it comes to our supporters.
Do you think this fundraising party is easy to plan?
Wanna bet? You can be sure that we need all the Kings,
Queens and Jacks and even when the Jokers are wild, we
are grateful for their help! As we called in their markers,
they came shuffling in and stayed until the last hand was
dealt. As we pull the one-armed bandit one last time, we
acknowledge our generous sponsors, donors and volunteers
who work endlessly to ultimately make our schools the
well-respected institutions they are. Whatever part
you played in this one-night game of chance, we say, Brian '91 and
Julia O'Donnell
“Thank you!”
As you walk the halls of our schools, you can believe
the smiles on the faces of our students…they are not
bluffing! They are guaranteed a bright future because of
the efforts of everyone who contributed in any way to
“Lucky 21”. In all of its 21 years, the funds raised have
enhanced the educational environment for thousands of
students, now proud and respected alumni.
Arianna Leonardi '11 - Arianna is a first-year student and is a member of the
Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program. She is the daughter of Franco Leonardi and
Alessancra Dal Cengio-Leonardi of Dearborn Heights and a graduate of
Dearborn Divine Child High School.
Lindsay Weiss '11 - Lindsey has a concentration in the Gerald R. Ford Institute
for Leadership in Public Policy and Service and is a member of the Prentiss M.
Brown Honors Program. She is the daughter of Joseph and Judith Weiss of Allen
Park and a graduate of Dearborn Divine Child High School.
Seven Divine Child Alumni received top honors at The University of MichiganDearborn thirtieth annual Honors Scholars and Faculty Awards Ceremony,
March 27, 2012.
We have had a very “Lucky 21” years and until the 22nd
Annual Auction, we wish you triple cherries, double
diamonds and that luck is your lady until the game begins again. Will this game
play again? Because of our generous benefactors, you can bet on it!
Robert and Lucia
Meehan
Save the date for the 22 Annual Divine Child Auction, Saturday, April 13, 2013!
Divine Child Alumni who achieved this honor include Undergraduates: Zane
Hatahet '08 History, Matthew Kerry '07 Hispanic Studies, Jacob Mack '08
Mechanical Engineering, Anne Patrias '08 Art History, Adam Sampson '08
Industrial and Systems Engineering, Rachel Krasicky '07, Anthropology and
Graduate Alex Pritchard '00, Computer and Information Science.
Congratulations!
Elisa Noeske '00 - Elisa appeared in a film entitled "Dirt" that was nominated for
several film festivals. It won in the category of short film at the Uptown Film
Festival. Pictured at this event is Elisa with other Divine Child Alumni.
Jim and Michelle Hughes
From L to R: Meghan Grezlik '98, Barb Kolton
'00, Elisa Noeske '00, Sarah Leblanc (Kuch) '00,
Melanie Grezlik (married to Michael Grezlik '00),
Annette Janik ('00), and Colleen Johnson (Beard) '00.
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Donna (Marchetti) Kuczajda '88, Aubri (Marchetti)
McNamara '97, Dina (Marchetti) Traub '87, Julie
(Marchetti) Pappas '90
ALUMNI
The Divine Child High School legacy continues as we welcomed back Alumni who had graduating
seniors this year to be part of an annual legacy photo shoot which took place the morning before the
May Crowning Mass. If you are an alumnus and with a Divine Child High School student in the Class
of 2013, please save the date for next year's legacy photo before the May Crowning Mass which is May
1, 2013. Below is the Class of 2012 whose parents are Divine Child High School Alumni.
Reunion & Events
Divine Child Golf Classic
Divine Child Alumni, Parish and Schools present the 2nd
annual Divine Child Golf Classic on August 17, 2012. I am
pleased to announce that this year's four-man scramble will
again be hosted at the Dearborn Country Club. Registration
will begin at 9 am with a shotgun start at 10 am. The cost
includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch at the turn, beer on the
course, a buffet dinner and reception in the main ballroom, ice
cream sundae bar, awards and prizes which includes a four-some
for golf at the Dearborn Country Club.
All are welcome. Please take the time to organize your foursome
and register as soon as possible. Also, as always, your sponsorship
is vital to the continued success of the tournament. Thank you
for your support in transforming the lives of the students of
Divine Child Schools.
For more information please contact Scott Dickey at
[email protected] or (313) 216-0892.
Divine Child HS Super Class Reunion For DC Classes: 1962, '63, '64, & '65
When: Friday, October 19, 2012
Where: Dearborn Country Club, 800 N. Military @ Outer Drive (313) 561-0800
Cash Bar: 6:00 p.m. / Dinner : 7:00 p.m.
Menu: “MEMORIES” Buffet Dinner & Cash Bar. Music by “The Blue Notes”
$50.00 per person.
GOLF: for those wishing to play golf on the famed Dearborn Country Club, Golf
w/cart & hot dog & beer / beverage at the turn $80.00 per person. Shot Gun Start
will be early Friday Oct. 19th. Golfers will be contacted with start time.
NON GOLFERS: The Henry Ford Museum Experience $15.00 per Senior
payable at the Museum. This is not a Group event but I'm sure that people will
find their DC friends to explore with. The Museum opens at 9:30 A.M.
Dinner Only: $50.00 per person / Dinner & Golf: $130.00 per person
Contact: Dwayne Kremko ([email protected] ) 313.530.7535
Jeannette Langlois ([email protected] ) 313.561.7308
The MARROITT COURTYARD, is offering special room rates. For details and
or Reservations call 800.321.2211 or 313.271.1400 and reference ( rate code DCH )
at the Courtyard Detroit Dearborn. Cutoff date for group rate is Sept. 27,2012.
Watch the Documentary about the Divine Child Legacy (6 minutes) go to dcfalcons.com & click on video.
Class of 1972 - 40 Year Reunion
Saturday August 25, 2012
5:00 PM - Boarding on the “Detroit Princess”
6:00 PM - Evening Dinner Cruise on the “Detroit Princess”
Cost: $60.oo per person
Class of 2012
Alumni Parents
Mackenzie Brewis
Rick Brewis `75
Matthew Bustamante Mark Bustamante`78 and
Elaine (Karrer) Bustamante`78
Amanda Cybulski
Cindy (Golanczyk) Cybulski '87
Robert Demmer
James Demmer `75
Stephen DePaulis
Jennifer (Elkin) DePaulis '92
Alexandra Dunn
Mary (Brewis) Dunn '79
Brianna Fox
Patricia (Thomas) Fox '86
Caitlin Goode
Mary (Granch) Goode '75
Ryan Goyette
Colleen (McAllister) Goyette '77
Anna Granch
Steve Granch '80
Kristi Grden
Sharon (Malinowski) Grden '82
James Jakes II
Kathleen (Klemczak) Jakes `83
Thomas Jurczyk
Gail (Wylie) Jurczyk `75
Michelle Kerr
Timothy Kerr `77 and
Denise (Uetz) Kerr `78
David Klavon
David Klavon `83 and
Donna (Poshadlo) Klavon `84
Rebecca Krasity
Gail (Anton) Krasity `77
Allison Makowski Tom Makowski `84 and
Maribeth (Birch) Makowski `85
David Mayers
Robert Mayers `84
Kendall McCausland Cam McCausland `83 and
Tammi (Tosto) McCausland `83
Aaron Miotke
Alexander Muszynski
Ellyn Nedwicki
Sydney Popiel
Matthew Posh
Rosanna Reynolds
Madeleine Rich
Meghan Rudzinski
Alexander Rybka
Dominique Sanchez
Patrick Seurynck
Jonathon Sheppard
Daniel Skidmore
Bridget Stanecki
Samantha Stewart
Nicholas Swider
Grant Veach
Michelle Walker
Kenneth Yesh
John Young
Alyssa Zuccaro
Gary Miotke `81
Sue (Jonczy) Muszynski `82
Stephen Nedwicki `75
Larry Popiel `82
Kathryn (Janus) Posh `82
Kathleen (Brewis) Reynolds `80
Dianne (Fadler) Rich `87
Corrine (Charboneau) Rudzinski `80
Maureen (O'Callaghan) Rybka `82
Liz (Kerry) Sanchez `84
Mike Seurynck `85 and
Kathy (Peters) Seurynck `85
Tracey (Moore) Sheppard-Rood `84
Linda (Lewandowski)
Skidmore `81
Sharon (Doyle) Stanecki '77
Annette (Sartor) Stewart `78
Kyle (Albertson) Swider `75
Anne (Thomas) Veach '82
Teresa (Jansen) Walker `78
David Yesh `79
John Young '86
Lisa (Watson) Zuccaro `85
www.detroitprincess.com
Sunday August 26, 2012
11:30 AM - Mass at The Church of the Divine Child
12:45 PM - Tour of Divine Child High School
For any Reunion Information, please contact:
Peggy (Soma) Knuth [email protected]
Jamie (Sleziak) VanDeusen [email protected] (810) 434-7390
Mike Opelia [email protected] (734) 260-2367
Class of 1992 - 20 Year Reunion
Saturday, November 24, 2012
6pm-midnight at Andiamo-Dearborn.
$60/person includes buffet dinner and drinks.
Please send your contact information to Julie Ellstrom ([email protected]) or
"like" our 20 year reunion page on Facebook.
In Memoriam
The Divine Child community
joins in prayerful remembrance
of those who have died this
past 2010-2011 school year.
“Happy are those who have died
in the Lord; let them rest from
their labors for their good deeds
go with them.” (Rev. 14:13) Our
deepest sympathy and prayers
go out to the families of:
Faculty
Robert LaPointe
Lyn Last
Alumni
David Herman '66
Michael Boismier '67
Pat O'Brien '68
Jerry Guibord '68
James Vanderwerp '76
Mary Jo White '78
Diane (Saroli) Taylor '78
Talli (Parlette) Borg-Horvath '80
Elizabeth (Hoffman) Dillon '80
Denis Trapp '86
David Persiconi '88
Kevin Christesen '98
Heather Bagozzi '00
Pamela Lyskawa '06
Katherine Blicharz '06
Anthony Du Jardin '08
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U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
PERMIT NUMBER 839
1055 N. Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48128
ALWAYS A FALCON!
Key Upcoming Dates
AUGUST
4 Divine Rides Car Show
11 Falcon 5K Run
17 Divine Child Golf Classic
25 Class of 1972 - 40 Year Reunion
SEPTEMBER
3 Labor Day
OCTOBER
7 Spirit Week Bonfire
9-13 Spirit Week
10 Homecoming Liturgy
13 Homecoming
19 Super Class Reunion Classes:
1962, '63, '64, & '65
20 Prep Bowl
24 Open House 7-8:30
26 Ring Day
28 Senior Hayride
NOVEMBER
1 Mass of All Saints
8 Big Event
8-11 Fall Play
9 Discovery Day
17 High School Placement Test for 8th graders
22-25 Thanksgiving Weekend
24 Class of 1992 - 20 Year Reunion
DECEMBER
1 High School Placement Test w/accommodations
4 Mass of Remembrance
12 Financial Aid Night
22-1/7 Christmas Break
August 4, 2012 9 AM - 3 PM
20th ANNUAL FALCON 5K
Saturday, August 11, 2012
1 Mile Fun Run - 8:45a.m. • 5K - 9:15 a.m. • Tot Trot - 8:15 a.m.
For additional information: 313-389-2333
Divine Child Golf Classic
Friday August 17, 2012 Dearborn Country Club
For more information please contact Scott Dickey at [email protected] or (313) 216-0892
The 2012 Divine Child Tuition Raffle
Presented by the Divine Child's Men's Club
Win a $7000 tuition credit to Divine Child Catholic Schools or $5500 cash
Raffle Tickets $10 each
Drawing held at Divine Child on October 6, 2012
All proceeds support the Divine Child Catholic Schools athletic programs
Please mail your ticket request with your address, contact number and payment to:
Divine Child Men's Club
P.O. Box 5188
Dearborn, MI 48124
Open House
You are invited to attend Divine Child High School's Open House
Wednesday October 24, 2012 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Any questions please call 313.562.1990
Save the Date - Fr. Kucyk’s Big Event
Thursday November 8, 2012
Running now for 28 years and bigger and better than ever, hosted by the Divine Child Men's Club.
You'll enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, a great buffet dinner, dessert, open bar, entry into a $5000 drawn
down lottery and exciting gaming action in our Casino room. Please help the Men's Club support the
athletic programs at Divine Child. We are also looking for some volunteers to become class captains, if
you're interested in being a class captain or need more information, please contact Chris Kuczajda.
Chris Kuczajda '85 • Divine Child Men's Club • Big Event Chairman • [email protected]
Discovery Day
Friday - November 9, 2012 • 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Discovery Day is an opportunity for an eighth grade student to spend an afternoon “shadowing”
an abbreviated high school schedule, enjoying lunch in the cafeteria and attending a DC pep rally.

July 2012 - Divine Child High School

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