2012 Fall Currents by Carmel Catholic High School

Currents

The Alumni Magazine of Carmel Catholic High School

Fall 2012

CUTTING EDGE

CORSAIRS Breaking the boundaries to new discoveries

President Judith Mucheck, Ph.D. Office of Institutional Advancement Staff Director of Institutional Advancement Kathleen Sinclair, BVM

Currents The Alumni Magazine of Carmel Catholic High School

Director of Planned, Major Giving and Corporate Relations Michael C. Looby ‘75 Publications Coordinator Sarah O'Donnell Alumni Relations Director Christine LeBrun Special Events Director Laurie Wienke Data Services Coordinator Janet Paddock Administrative Assistant Jane Maciolek Editorial Board Margaret Ring Gillock ‘75 Ashley Hirsch ‘09 Margaret Nichols ‘69 Katherine O’Brien ‘83 Dorie Roth ‘89 Charmaine Smith Wright ‘95

TABLE OF CONTENTS Features Cutting Edge Corsairs: Breaking the Boundaries to New Discoveries............. 4-14 1:1 Student Computing Program Implementation ................................................16

In Every Issue President's Letter .....................................................................................................3 Where in the World is the Corsair .........................................................................15

Currents magazine is published three times a year by the Office of Institutional Advancement. Please send address changes to: Carmel Catholic High School Office of Institutional Advancement One Carmel Parkway Mundelein, Illinois 60060 (847) 388-3362 jpaddock@carmelhs.org For verification purposes, please include the 9-digit ID number found in the magazine address area. Send comments and suggestions about the magazine to: Christine LeBrun Alumni Relations Director One Carmel Parkway Mundelein, Illinois 60060 (847) 388-3382 clebrun@carmelhs.org

Director’s Note......................................................................................................17 Advancement ........................................................................................................18 Alumni News ........................................................................................................19 Class Notes............................................................................................................21 Engagements and Marriages .................................................................................22 Births and Adoptions.............................................................................................22 In Memoriam ........................................................................................................23 Calendar of Events .................................................................................Back Cover

ON THE COVER We live in an age of great discovery – technology and science has revolutionized our lives. In this issue, we profile Corsairs who are a part of this revolution.

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President’s L E T T E R

“These tools will surely lead to the distraction of the pupils and will not inspire learning…”

Dear Friends of Carmel Catholic,

ducational reformers have always been about the business of trying to uncover the “thing” or “pedagogy” that will change the face of how students learn. Their detractors engage in dialogue which is diametrically opposed to reform. In fact, often times, the clamor for a return to the “three R’s” picks up steam each time a new round of test scores are released. From a policy perspective, theorists argue that when the economy of a nation is robust and prosperous, debates about education evaporate. It is no wonder that education is frontand-center during our recession-recovery-election period. Perhaps it’s just easier to point fingers at each other and claim a dereliction of duty as our young people face bleak employment prospects after the fresh minting of their baccalaureate diplomas. In reality, there is no magic bullet to the practice of our profession. Unlike product manufacturing there are no standard quality control metrics for educators to follow. Our “products” are our students and each one is, thankfully, more unique than the next. Instead of size, weight, height, speed of process and the like, educators rely on the human attributes of care, compassion, acceptance, and motivation to reach each of the students in their charge. Combined with competence, dedication, a sense of mission, and the promotion of the common good all of those involved in the prospect of education look forward to seeing their good effort turned into even greater achievements by the young people they are privileged to mentor. This new school year brings with it a round of exciting realities at Carmel Catholic. The students are very excited about the launch of our 1:1 student computing program. The teachers are busy preparing transformed experiences of learning which will be made available by the inclusion of these devices. The whole community is stepping into uncharted waters but our commitment to take the journey together outweighs any real fear that might creep in if one were going it alone. The evolution of our school is a fascinating study! This issue of Currents focuses on people in the Carmel community who have braved a new path in the area of technology. I am proud to say that at Carmel Catholic, we are also engaged in the pursuit of learning in a uniquely 21st Century manner. The quote which began this piece was found in a note written by a teacher sometime in the late 1800s. It went on to describe the drawbacks that were sure to be inherent in the education of young people as they began to use their slate and chalk boards. Wishing you a spectacular Fall season – Go Corsairs!

Judith Mucheck, Ph.D. President

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MIKE CHICOINE ‘82 THE CUTTING EDGE OF BRAIN SURGERY

BY:KATHERINE O’BREIN ‘83

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What is an iMRI? It sounds like something you might buy in the iTunes store, except it’s not an Apple product. Yet, like an iPad, it offers a wealth of information at the user’s fingertips.

An iMRI is a six-ton, $8 million machine that gives alumnus Mike Chicoine ‘82 and his neurosurgical colleagues a sharper view of patients’ brains, dramatically reducing the need for follow-up surgeries. It’s a massive device that’s making a huge difference for people with brain tumors. Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis) was among the world’s first hospitals to install the IMRIS highfield-strength, intraoperative MRI or “iMRI” in 2007. It provides real-time data during surgery. “In some tumors there’s a limit to what we can visualize,” Chicoine explains. “We may think we have removed all of it, but there may be more to it than we can see, even with a microscope.”

Now, thanks to the iMRI, Chicoine and the other doctors can check their work almost immediately before completing the surgery, resulting in greatly improved tumor resections or complete removal of an organ. In addition to the iMRI, an intra-operative surgical navigation device (similar to a GPS) uses preoperative MRI scans to map the anatomy of the head. Further scans obtained using iMRI during surgery can be integrated to update the map to improve the accuracy of the tumor removal. Additionally, during some operations, the patient is awakened during surgery to further characterize the anatomy of areas of eloquent brain function such as language or motor function. Most MRI machines are large, tube-shaped magnets. The magnetic

field temporarily aligns the water molecules in the body. Radio waves cause these aligned particles to produce very faint signals, which are used to create cross-sectional MRI images—the stronger the magnet, the better the image. The iMRI Will See You Now Doing an MRI during surgery poses some logistical hurdles. Since it’s impractical for patients under anesthesia to hop off an operating table and go down the hall for testing, Barnes-Jewish Hospital brings the MRI to them—unlike a conventional MRI, the IMRIS iMRI’s magnet is moveable. The iMRI is positioned between two custom-built operating rooms; surgeons in both rooms can access it as they carry out independent

Measure Twice, Cut Once The iMRI helps neurosurgeons to distinguish between healthy and diseased brain tissue. The doctors also use the imaging device to evaluate their work in the operating room. Previously, all MRIs were postoperative—in the days after surgery, if scans revealed close margins or additional tumors, a patient might face another operation or other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation. FALL 2012 |

procedures. “Using technology patented by a Canadian company, IMRIS, Inc., the six-ton magnet is mounted on a ceiling track and can slide in an out of each room with the touch of a remote, allowing it to be used in either room as needed,” Chicoine explains. “Magnetic field sizes marked on the floor allow us to move all metal objects out to the periphery during imaging so they don’t become projectiles.” The iMRI also is helping doctors gain a greater understanding of the impact of certain diseases on the brain functions that govern language, motor skills and vision. “Researchers at Siteman, Washington University,

and Barnes-Jewish Hospital are striving to learn more about the way nerve fibers connect different areas of the cortex,” says Chicoine. “This will help us understand how people recover from brain injuries like stroke and problems that might arise from tumors.” The Nose as a Window to the Brain The iMRI also can be combined with advanced endoscopic techniques to facilitate surgery on pituitary and other skull base tumors. Endoscopes are more commonly associated with sinus surgery—but neurosurgeons have picked up some tips from their ENT colleagues. “As odd as it

MEET THE CHICOINES… Whens he’s not teaching, seeing patients or speaking at medical meetings, Chicoine enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Caroline have been married for 17 years and have two children, Nicolas, 10; and Grace, 11. The Chicoine household is a busy one— Caroline is an intellectual property attorney and both kids are avid soccer players and swimmers. Baseball (Nicolas) and piano (Grace) don’t leave much free time. After graduating from Carmel High in 1982, Chicoine majored in biology as an undergraduate at the University of Illinois and earned his MD from UCLA. He has fond memories of his science classes at Carmel, particularly Fr. Ray Foster’s chemistry and physics classes. He recently returned to Mundelein for his class reunion and enjoyed touring the school and catching up with old friends. “It was a great environment,” Chicoine says of Carmel. “Being at the reunion made me reﬂect on my high school experience and I hope to create a similar one for my children.”

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sounds, we’re doing brain surgery through the patient’s nose,” Chicoine says. “We’ve found we can use the endoscope to reach pituitary tumors through the nose or beneath the upper lip less invasively and without any external incisions.” Because Barnes-Jewish Hospital was an early adopter of intraoperative MRIs, Chicoine is in constant demand at conferences—he has traveled across the U.S. and around the world to share his knowledge. “It’s a remarkable machine,” says Chicoine. “It still astounds me, even though we’ve used it on 600 cases over the last four years.”

CARY ANNE SIMPSON ‘94 THE ROLL OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS BY: DORIE (HERTEL) ROTH ‘89

Cary Anne’s journey into her field began as a Carmel student where she was influenced by her chemistry teacher Mrs. Marianne Barker, who noticed that she had a knack for chemistry and encouraged her to pursue this track of studies. In college, Cary Anne was a chemistry major earning her ACS endorsed B.S. from Southern Illinois Unviersity. After graduating from Southern Illinois, Cary Anne worked for a Deerfield-based Chromatography company selling and supporting chemistry products. This position was a wonderful combination of business and science that she has enjoyed ever since. Cary Anne is currently a Technical Sales Manager at Midwest and Mountain States for the Chromatrography and Mass Spectrometry Division of ThermoFisher Scientific, the market leader in Analytical Chemistry. She manages local technical sales representatives who

sell Liquid and Ion Chromatography products in to a variety of industries including Academia, Nuclear Power, Environmental, Pharmaceutical, and Food & Beverage markets. Working in this field allows her the privilege to work with the most hard-working, creative and intelligent people in the business. When asked what she would tell persons about the industry, Cary Anne says, “What people, and students in particular, need to know is that science isn’t just about the science. It involves many other roles that require a strong understanding of the science, but that provide opportunities to do more than work in a laboratory if that does not appeal to you. The business side of the industry is not something that is discussed when you are in high school or even in college. It is much easier to make a scientist a business person than the other way around. We need FALL 2012 |

nants we couldn’t see a part per million 10 years ago,” says Carry Anne. For some contaminants today we can see a part per trillion for chemicals that have been in our environment for decades. “As for the pharmaceutical industry, we are now looking at large complex biological chemicals versus looking for small molecule drug chemistry as we have been doing the past 10 years,” says Cary Anne. She adds, “advanced biofuels were in their infancy 10 years ago and today we are talking about the potential for energy independence by converting weeds or garbage into fuel. There is science in almost every aspect of our lives and if you love technology you can find a place that will challenge and inspire you.” When asked about the future of the industry, Cary Anne says, “in science there are incremental changes that have major impacts on our day-to-day lives.” She confesses that she is a terrible fortune teller and likes to remind people that microwave ovens were a spin-off of the space program.

professional sales people who can discuss the finer points of magnetic sector mass spectrometers. We need buyers and accountants who understand that there is a difference between a computer and a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer. We need lawyers who understand why you can patent one molecule, but not another. STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math can provide careers that are extremely diverse, exciting, and lucrative.” Analytical chemistry is a fast-moving industry, and the challenges of this field change based on market conditions. In the past 10 years, the environmental market has brought about significant change, as a decade ago we did not have the technology to detect trace contaminants, a primary concern in the environmental market. “A part per million is one second in 8 years; for many contami-

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“It is much easier to make a scientist a business person than the other way around.” Thinking back to her fondest memory at Carmel, she recalls Joe Scordino standing in the Crossroads hallway every morning, playing chess with Doc Watson; Jason Gola and Rod Drobinksi almost setting the chem lab on fire while burning Magnesium tape and no matter the amount of Static Guard sprayed, the horrible Carmelaires skirts sticking to your legs. Cary Anne could go on and on, but remembers that Carmel was a good place and one that started her on a journey into an industry that is forever changing, rewarding and growing.

CHRIS VANE

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FROM CARMEL BASKETBALL TO SILICON VALLEY “FINANCE DREAM TEAM” BY: MARGARET RING GILLOCK

From being a guard on Carmel’s basketball team to being a member of the “Finance Dream Team” at RoseRyan in Silicon Valley, Chris Vane has led the way to great outcomes in the technology hotbed of the world. After graduating from Creighton University with a BA in marketing in 1985, he headed out to Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area where he has been instrumental in building strategic alliances and partnerships. According to Chris, his clients over the last 27 years have been “leading edge technology, biotech and cleantech companies in northern California.” He is fluent in the rapid changes that the technology industry has experienced, including the migration from mainframes to mini

computers to client server to web and now social media. In addition, he has a great understanding of the ecosystem of Silicon Valley (venture capital, supply chains, professional services, etc.) and how deals get done. He has managed for MCI (now Verizon), experienced an IPO at Lante (a Chicago-based Internet consultancy during the dot.com days), and was a partner at Computer Sciences Corp. As the Director of Business Development at RoseRyan, Chris currently works with a company that provides strategic finance consulting to clients in the technology, cleantech, and biotech industries. Their clients include software, hardware, social media, gaming, solar, energy efficiency and drug development

companies. Chris says that “the typical client is everyone from two people in a garage with a great idea all the way up to Fortune 500 companies.” Chris notes that the technology industry in Silicon Valley has gone through significant changes. He says, “Since the dot.com crash there has been a transformation of the technology to more ‘real’ uses of Internet technology.” He has identified four that are having a large impact on people in the valley and throughout the world. The first one, is the rise of social media. Chris notes, “Facebook (950M+ users) has had a tremendous impact on how technology companies target consumers and businesses. People are sharing FALL 2012 |

massive amounts of information with their friends, family, and strangers throughout the world. This sharing has included everything from pictures (Instagram, Tumblr) to videos (Youtube, Vimeo) to timelines (Google).” Another ‘real’ use of Internet technology that is having an impact is the ubiquity of mobile computing. For example, Apple has had a strong influence on mobile computing with the popularity of the iPhone and iPad. Although mobile phones have been around for a while, Apple delivered more power (and applications) in a single device that made everyone’s life more productive. Applications for mobile devices have

exploded over the past 10 years and continue to expand rapidly. Chris adds, “The dream of the 1980’s and 1990’s of having access to information everywhere and to always be ‘on’ has been reached.” The third factor has been the dominance of internet search innovation. Google helped refine the benefits of search by delivering a model that incorporated benefits to users, businesses and advertisers in a very cost-effective manner. This has helped deliver the long held technology nirvana of delivering real time, quality information in a easy to understand, inexpensive way. This “information at your fingertips” has created a landslide of tools that help

BUSINESS MODELS WILL CHANGE Many corporate functions can be outsourced, and the Internet has enabled companies to acquire clients and employees throughout the world much cheaper than other methods. Leading edge talent (engineering and science related) is much easier to access than only five years ago. The difficult part will be finding the capital and investors that are willing to take the risk. Due to this unique ecosystem I do not see many changes on where in the U.S. capital will be deployed. The traditional areas of Silicon Valley, Austin and Boston will continue to be where technical innovation occurs.

THE RISE OF “BIG DATA” Companies have been amassing large troves of data and now are trying to organize, manage and monetize it. Smaller companies will soon have the capabili-

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people find information when and where they need it. Lastly, Chris credits the power of the human genome.With the completion of the human genome project in the mid 2000’s, many companies developed solutions that could take that information and deliver benefits to end users. As a result, 23andme, Complete Genomics, Genomic Health and other valley companies have leveraged this research to craft solutions that set the foundation for more personalized medicine and higher quality medical practices in the future. When asked what he sees for the future of the industry, Chris surmises the following:

ties to gain insights about markets, prospects and customers that only large companies had in the past. How these companies use analytics will have a large impact on whether they will last.

MERGING OF MEDIA TYPES Mobile has enabled constant communications between people and technology. In the future the relationships that people have will be more intense, and information will be delivered in many ways. If you can dream it, then you can have it delivered to anyone in the world. The publishing industry and many others that rely on antiquated ways of delivering their information products will change rapidly. People want information delivered in a personalized fashion at their own point of need. Companies will start to deliver this within the next 10 years.

PERSONALIZED MEDICINE The merging of biology and technology will allow the advancement of personalized targeted therapies to many diseases well beyond what is available today. This overﬂow of information will start to become more organized resulting in better preventative medicine, more accurate diagnosis and higher quality decisions. The medical ﬁeld will change rapidly as patients’ histories (individual and groups) are better understood, leading to more democratization of the industry. For more on Chris’s take on topics in technology, check out: “Top 25 people in cleantech”

MATT HOHMANN ‘10 THE MAN BEHIND THE SCENES BY: ASHLEY HIRSCH ‘09

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It has been said that one technological machine can do the work of ﬁfty people, but it always takes that one person behind the machine to make the progress. That one person will undoubtably work hard, and Matt Hohmann embodies that whole-heartedly.

Even in 2010, his last year at Carmel Catholic, Matt was working with technology at all hours. In fact, his fondest memory is one of those late nights. He was not only the light designer for Street Scenes, but also for the spring play. After the last student show for Street Scenes, he began the tedious task of “flipping the stage.” “My cohort, Dan Albright, and I, along with a couple of fathers of kids who had volunteered their time, had set ourselves to the task of taking apart the set completely, lighting set-up, and audio rig for the student show and putting up the lighting for the musical that was to continue its rehearsal process the next afternoon. It was about 2 a.m. and I had been working on and off since 8 a.m. the previous morning, and I was, as anybody who was there that night can attest to, seven cups of coffee in and ready to keep trucking through,” Hofmann recals. Not much has changed since Matt was at Carmel. He currently attends Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, and his passion for theatrical design and technology will earn him a bachlor’s

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degree. The university has been able to further his expertise within this field, “but (Wesleyan) does not have the funding or personnel necessary to keep up with the latest in theatrical technology, so I wanted to expand my horizons and learn more about it by attending a professional conference,” Hohmann says. He was able to do that through an internship with PRG, a company that deals with cutting-edge technology in entertainment. PRG is the world’s leading supplier of entertainment and event technology, production management and labor. Furthermore, the company has an international base. This is Matt’s second year interning with the company, and the first that he was moved to the Los Angeles area. “The things I have done here in LA this summer include taking apart a lot of the electrical equipment that supports concerts and other events and learning how to repair, set-up, and program it,” he explains. Furthermore, “I have also led several crews on show sites and oversaw the proper installation of entertainment lighting and tested and programmed lighting systems. Programming these systems happens over a computer net-

work, and that ties-in directly with my interest in computers and networking.” Matt concludes the fact that technology is ever-changing, and it helps keep him on his toes. His work at PRG makes him realize that the general public does not always know all the work that goes into a production. It takes months of preparation for even a short program that is being filmed, and everything must be timed perfectly. His interest, and even his love for technology, keeps him up-to-date on the latest advances. This is a good thing, considering that, according to him, “technology can throw even the most seasoned technician for a loop at times, and it’s those challenges that make me love what I do.” It is alumni like Matt Hohmann, who, although he graduated just a couple years ago, are keeping the Cosairs’ cutting edge.

CHRISTINE BOND ‘82 “MINDING THE GAP”: A CAREER IN BUSINESS SOLUTIONS BY: CHARMAINE WRIGHT ‘95

Comfortable with linking two technically disparate entities, as Business Systems Architect of an insurance company, Christine Bond ’82 helps her business collaborate and innovate to serve clients better. Architecture (of technology not buildings), is a new field devoted to linking older technology infrastructure to new. Applying technological solutions to problem-solving has been her lifelong passion. Christine with her children—Nora, 20 and Quentin, 18. Everything Christine does—personally and professionally—is in the service of the people she loves and the things she cares about.

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After graduating from Stonehill College in 1986 with a degree in psychology, her first job was in political fundraising in Washington DC. This was Christine’s first introduction to technology as she realized she had an aptitude for the logic behind computers, leveraging technology to access developers and create business plans. Of the process, Christine says, “I found I could talk to developers and ‘translate’ what they said into language that the business could better understand.” Because she has a talent for organization, she was successful using her translation skills in the software development process for twenty years. Her career trajectory has taken her from politics to architecture, to marketing, then publishing and financial services. Through it all, high tech adaptation and utilization links her experiences. When asked about her day-to-day operations, Christine explains the various problems a business may choose to solve and her role in creating solutions not easily discerned. She says, “Problems come in all different forms-- how to create shade in a painting or how to solve a math equation or how to teach that kid to read. I think that the thing all problem-solvers have in common is the ability to turn a problem on its ear and find solutions in the sideways view. The tech industry is full of creative thinkers who use code instead of

brushes to solve business problems”. Currently, she is finding ways to link the different layers and eras of technology infrastructure that exist in her company, from “1970’s era COBOL to today’s Big Data.” Her current mission is to close the gaps in an efficient way in a field that is moving at an exponential rate. So when did Christine start problem solving? She credits Carmel with convincing her that “smart was cool” at a formative time. Studying psychology and getting a liberal arts degree were key in understanding human behavior and a natural choice for someone instinctively curious. Her fondest Carmel memory includes hanging a red snapper in a friend’s locker during Spirit Week. The problem-solving involved in acquiring a fish and planning the stunt was successful both in generating shock, laughter and memories. We promised that the fish story would stay within the pages of the Currents. However, her advice on living finds its way out to Carmel students everywhere: Follow your heart and follow your interests. It’s not as nerdy as you think!

WHERE IN THE

W RLD is the Corsair? Alu mna Sandy Metzler (‘84) Early, husband Fred and their two sons Jared and Cody (holding Corsair) visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in July 2012 while on vacation in Orlando, FL.

Cut out the Corsair and submit your photos today!

Dr. Elliott Egan, Carmel Founding Faculty member (1962-1964), recently traveled to Ireland for the Notre Da me Classic. He and the Corsair stayed with the Carmelites at Whitefriar’s in Dublin. Dr. Egan said it was a “great ga me, a great time, and the hospitality of the Carmelites was heartwarming.”

Corsair goes to a wedding! Here’s the Corsair on August 18, 2012, at 1998 alu mna Stephanie Kane’s wedding to Nicholas Halley. From left to right: Linda Neal Martens ‘82, Jason Martens ‘01, Becky Kane ‘95, Pete Gardner ‘74, Bride Stephanie Kane Halley ‘98, Angela Meyers Fabbri ‘98, Brie Z abor Pio ‘98 and Michele Gardner Kane ‘68.

The Corsair goes international when he paid a visit to Nick Keller IV, 2010, in Malawi, Africa. Nick is holding up our Corsair, while training with the Malawian Defense Forces, Bravo Company, recruits, June 2012.

The Corsair loves to know what is happening in our Carmel Catholic family! Are you traveling for a vacation or business? Are you graduating from college or celebrating an anniversary? Take the Corsair with you on your travels, or bring him to parties, sporting events, weddings and special occasions! He is the perfect guest! CCHS parents and students, email your Corsair photos to alumni@carmelhs.org. Alumni, please post your Corsair photos on corsairalumni.org as a general class note, or email photos to alumni@carmelhs.org. All photos should include a caption with the names of the people photographed and the location of the photograph.

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COMPUTING PROGRAM BY: ASHLEY HIRSCH ‘09

Technology moves at lightening speed—and at times it can feel like people are playing catch up to the latest devices. The process of making Carmel Catholic students more hands-on with technology, an initiative called “1:1” began over three years ago. Carmel always had the vision to take students to technology, but the previous system in place did not allow this. Laptops died in class, class electives were selective due to the fact many needed computer labs and the library was not being used as a library—but as another computer lab. Thus, the discussion began with the understanding that Carmel needed to be on the cutting edge of technology, but what did this mean? Three years ago, there was only Apple’s iPad on the market,

however, now there are over 41 varieties of tablets—each with different features and functionality. The selection of the tablet was not the only hurdle Carmel had to overcome. The school also had to complete infrastructure upgrades and include the teachers in the discussion to determine how to integrate the tablets in instruction so that it would be an effective use of technology. Jane Hilliard, Associate Principal of Technology Integration helped make the executive decisions on the 1:1 product, explains that over the period of 16 weeks, there were four students from each grade level who helped test the devices. Each student used a different type of tablet for a week at a time and then they answered surveys about the tablet they used—the upsides and downsides. Their feedback played a key role in the decision to select the Lenovo ThinkPad for Carmel. Lynne Strutzel, Principal, says that the 1:1 student technology initiative is great for students and teachers alike. “I have been in the classroom for so long, that I remember going from the purple ditto machine to the Xerox machine. One of the joys of being an educator and something that keeps teachers and administrators energized—is that it is an ongoing process of growth.” With technology, that opportunity for growth has reached new heights and Carmel understands

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the importance of being involved in this ongoing adventure. “The kids are as creative about the way technology can be used as the teachers are—and the reality is that the teachers are learning from the students. It’s now the teacher’s role to create opportunities for the kids to inquire, to investigate, to analyze, and to come to some of their own questions,” Strutzel explains. While the implementation has gone very smoothly, there are common questions that arise. Will there be hiccups? Will students use their tablets as a learning tool? What is the best way to utilize the tablets in the classroom? American History classes can Skype with someone from England in order to gain their perspective on the American Revolution. Students can utilize their time more effectively in class if they finish an assignment early and parents should not worry about students using their tablets for non-educational endeavors because the school primarily allows educational websites. Teachers, however, can request certain website opened. Carmel Catholic High School 1:1 student computing program is one of the school’s significant initiatives for students. It benefits teachers and students alike and increases their knowledge in ways yet to be discovered.

I STINK AT TECHNOLOGY

Director’s N O T E

BY: ASHLEY HIRSCH ‘09

I stink at technology. I may own a smartphone, but I do not know how to do anything cool with it. Calls are made, texts are sent, and the most exciting thing I know how to is check the weather. It is a shame really, to have such a cool piece of technology and not know how to use it. I stink at technology to the extent, that if were not for my brother, I would not know how to use my own printer. Not only did I receive the slowest typing marks in my computer class, but also to this day I still look at the keyboard while I type. I stink at technology, but that being said (now four times) I am jealous of the direction CCHS is moving with their new tablets. Just because I stink (five times now) at technology doesn’t mean I do not appreciate it for what it is. It is hard to imagine that a few decades ago all research had to be done in the library, moreover imagine what was done to waste time before the Internet was easily accessible to all. Technology has moved in such a direction that it is unavoidable, it often stares us in the face – and I would personally love to tell it to slow down for a minute so we can all catch up. CCHS is braver than me in that aspect. They did not say “hey you, yes you with all those cool applications – how do you check the weather?” – but rather they jumped on the technology train full speed ahead. They took each problem one at a time and battled them into the ground. Computer labs always filled? Let’s get something that every student can carry with them in the classroom. Battery problems? Let’s get them tablets, batteries last longer than laptops. Slow Internet? Expand the broadband width. It puts my problem solving methods to shame. So while I am glad I do not have a new piece of technology to learn how to use, I am also jealous of the opportunities this will give students. Want to speak French in class with a native speaker – okay hop on Skype for a minute and we will see how their English has improved as well as your French. Want to see what happens when you add Mentos to a liter of Cola – watch this video. Carmel will have the latest teaching methods at their fingertips, and I can already see how the students will be more successful from it. They will have broader perspectives, more hands on learning, and more accurate information to store in their squishy little brains. Well, who am I kidding, I want a tablet; because don’t we all want to learn this way?

The only constant in life is change. At least that is what many people say when feeling overwhelmed by the pace of changes in their personal or professional life. Change, specifically technological change, is the focus of this issue of Currents as we highlight alums living on the cutting edge of technology and introduce you to the technological changes happening on campus with our future alumni. There are also changes on campus beyond technology. The library has been gutted and is being repurposed as an information commons. Although this change is spurred on by technology, the space is designed to allow for more socialization and group work among our students. It will stand as a prime example of the intertwining of the future (technology) with a core value of Carmel (being in relationship with others). The Fine and Performing Arts Wing, the former monastery, has also been gutted and is well on its way to becoming the home and hub of artistic endeavors by our students. In this office, I am a new face and voice to most of you. I assumed this position in August after serving for two years as the Student Activities Director while completing a Master’s degree in nonprofit administration. Since coming to Carmel in 2010, I have truly enjoyed being a part of this amazing institution. I am thrilled

to lead the school’s efforts in raising friends and funds to sustain the mission of providing a Catholic secondary education to high school students in Lake County. My life’s journey has been a series of adventures ranging from a Campus Minister at DePaul University to running formation programs for the Jesuit Volunteer Corps to leading a sales team at Loyola Press to donor relations for my congregation’s development office. In each ministry, it was the partnering with those around me that made the work effective and life-giving. I look forward to partnering with you through our Annual Fund, our capital campaign, your class reunions, the Memorial Mass and other venues where relationships can be formed and sustained and where the Carmel spirit lives on in you, our alums, and the alums of the future. May you enjoy this edition of Currents and may you always feel connected to and strengthened by the Carmel community. Blessings,

Sr. Kathleen Sinclair, BVM Director of Institutional Advancement

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DON’T WILLFULLY PROCRASTINATE ON YOUR ESTATE PLANS I read an interesting statistic stating that many people do not create their first will until they are around 48 years old. Having a will is part of being a responsible adult. So much of your life has gone by at age 48. Imagine what could happen to your loved ones and the distribution of your assets without a will? • If you had young children, you would have had no control over who would become their guardians. If there are no immediate family members, they could become wards of the State. What kind of home would they have? • Your assets would have gone into probate. Estate taxes and court costs might significantly erode the value of your assets. The distribution of the assets would be dictated by the intestacy succession laws of the State in which you live. • Who would the court put in charge of distributing your assets and at what cost? • Would a trustee chosen by the court, distribute assets to your dependents as you would? These are just a few issues that a will can address and help you preserve what you worked so hard to create. Typically, there is never enough time to create a will until an emergency occurs and then you are rushed and mistakes can occur. I urge our younger alums (and older ones if they have not created one yet) to create a will as early as possible, especially when you start a family. I urge older alums to review their existing wills to ensure they are up to date and

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accurately reflect their personal values; the current needs of family members, as well as taking advantage of the benefits that state and federal laws allow. While you are creating a will, you should also create a Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will and a Power of Attorney for Property. The Medical Power of Attorney gives a person designated by you the ability to make health related decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated or unable to make your own decisions. The Power of Attorney for Property gives authority to a person designated by you to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated or unable to make your own decisions. In a past column, I urged you to have an annual “Spring Cleaning,” by reviewing your will and making any changes which reflect your current financial position, your dependents needs, and what legacies you wish to support upon your death. Please consider including Carmel Catholic in your will. I believe that as part of the Carmel Catholic community, it is important to remind you of your right to create estate planning documents which will protect you and your loved ones during your life, and after you pass away. The responsibility to protect your loved ones and distribute your assets as you wish should remain with you, and not a stranger. Make plans to see an attorney soon.

Michael Looby ‘75 Director of Planned, Major Gifts and Corporate Relations

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Over the course of the last 2 years, it has been my privilege to be the President of the Carmel Catholic Alumni Association. During my tenure, we have put on many Chris Drew social, service and spiritual events. I am especially proud of our happy hour series that brought social outings to a variety of places in Chicago, Milwaukee and throughout Lake County, ensuring that our local communities could come and network with fellow alumni. I truly enjoyed meeting all of the alumni at the different events and reunions, handing out the Alumni medalions to the new CCHS graduates during the Baccalaureate Mass, and working with the great CCHSAA Board members and officers. I have been very lucky to be able to work with these

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wonderful individuals over the course of the last two years. I hope that the “next generation” of CCHS board members and officers are able to take our many incremental successes and work to make the association blossom, organizing more successful events, reunions and outings. I encourage alumni to get involved, either by joining the board, helping with one of the three committees or simply attending one of the many events on the calendar. My advice to future CCHSAA board members is don’t be afraid to think outside the box, solicit opinions from all kinds of stakeholders, and take the successes as they come. For me, I will transition into an advisory role for the new CCHSAA Board for the next two years, hopefully providing some

assistance when needed or at the very least, providing another person to attend or volunteer at the events. With my newfound “free time,” I have decided to begin taking classes at CLC in the Paralegal Studies Program. Combining the classes with my job as an Auditor at ManpowerGroup in Milwaukee and spending time with my 7 nieces and nephews, ranging from 9 years old to 2 years old, I have more than enough things to keep me busy. It has been such a great experience not only being a part of a great group of people, but also having the pleasure of being the President. The experience was all the better, specifically because of Nicole, Meghan, Rocco and Christine, who all kept me somewhat sane throughout the last 2 years.

In my time volunteering on the Spiritual Committee and as the Vice President of the Alumni Board these last few years, I am most proud of our growth as a board. No one event is more important than any other. Each event appeals to different members of our community and every time our community is able to gather, I consider it a success. My daughters would say the Memorial Mass was one of their favorite liturgical gatherings. I immensely enjoyed working with the faculty and staff of Carmel as partners furthering our mission. I sincerely hope the Alumni Association will be able to keep all future events meaningful and accessible to as many alums as possible. If I had any advice to share with the new board, it would be to dream big. Although I am no longer an officer on the board, I look forward to attending alumni events during the year and continuing to connect with other alums. FALL 2012 |

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Nicole Mayer

Rocco Pesola

Every year, it was truly an honor for me to be a part of the annual Carmel Catholic Alumni Awards. I worked alongside a dedicated committee that participated in the selection and nomination process and I also served as presenter. Reading through the all the

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It is with mixed emotions that I conclude my duties as a board member of the Carmel Catholic High School Alumni Association. I have been actively involved for the last 6 years. I plan to continue my involvement with CCHSAA. It has been awesome to see the growth of the alumni and community and most importantly the involvement of the alums. I am most proud of our social events and homecoming event. They have evolved so much in 6 years. I enjoyed the camaraderie and commitment of my fellow alums. Whether we were 25 years apart in age or 5 years we had this

nominations and having the very difficult task of having to select one winner from each of the three categories was difficult because all nominees are always so deserving! It’s amazing the number of items that our alumni have accomplished and knowing that Carmel was a very important part of that journey for them made me so proud. Retiring from the board will be bittersweet because I thoroughly enjoyed working together with very dedicated individuals. Each Board Member (Chris, Meghan and Nicole) brought passion and enthusiasm to each meeting and event. You could tell that they were proud to be Carmel Alumna and it showed in everything that we worked on, from the

bond and all worked towards making the alumni community at Carmel even better. I would love to see the new board continue to grow the involvement of the alums near and far. I will have a little more time in my schedule these days since I am concluding my term and I plan to spend time working on another non-for-profit close to my heart, spending more time with my son and of course work keeps me busy. I plan to still be an active part of the CCHSAA community. This certainly isn’t a goodbye…it’s a see you later!

Homecoming Tent Event to Spiritual / Service activities. Before I sign off as Treasurer, I would like to provide a couple pieces of guidance to our incoming board: 1) Get to know each other. 2) Learn what each of you can bring to the Board and how that is going to help the Alumni Association and its alumni, and then build from that. Lastly, try different things, get yourself noticed by the alumni, do something that’s going to make a difference!!! Listen to the alumni at the various events, functions and activities, there are a lot of great ideas out there!

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1991 Lt. Col. Scott Davis ’91 This summer, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Scott Davis ’91 of Brussels, Belgium toured Carmel Catholic. Davis was in the area attending the NATO Summit. “I can’t believe I’m here, It’s changed so much,” Davis said when he entered the main entrance to Carmel when he met his former teacher, Michelle Bertaud, to give him a little tour.

Pat Salvi ’71 A leader in the legal community for the past 32 years, prominent Chicago trial attorney and Corsair, Pat Salvi ’71, is the majority shareholder and managing partner of the Chicago personal injury law firm, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. A lifetime baseball aficionado, Pat entered the world of minor league baseball and purchased his first team, the Gary SouthShore RailCats (Gary, IN), in 2008. After finding much success with the RailCats, enjoying four straight playoff appearances and outstanding attendance, Pat expanded his enterprise to include a 100% interest in both the Schaumburg Boomers (Schaumburg, IL) and the collegiate wood bat team, the North Shore Navigators (Lynn, MA) in the Future Collegiate Wood Bat League. On July 26, 2012, at Historic Holman Stadium in Nashua, NH, the Futures League hosted its inaugural All-Star Game. Pat Salvi’s Navigators were represented by 8 players including 2011 Carmel Catholic High School Alumni Tim Hendricks currently .310 and playing right field for the Navigators and went 0 for 2 in the All Star game. Tim plays his College Baseball at Benedictine University in Lisle IL. “Tim is a great baseball player and has been incredibly valuable to our team,” said Pat Salvi ’71. “And we’re always looking for new talent to take our team to the next level, especially from within the Carmel community.”

1989 Michelle Cevallos ’89 Michelle Cevallos ’89 is currently attending Loyola University to pursue a Master’s Degree, Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

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Lt. Megan Donnelly ’98 The Navy announced that Lt. Megan Donnelly ’98 serving aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) won the 2012 Capt. Joy Bright Hancock Leadership Award in the junior officer category. Lt. Megan Donnelly ‘98, assistant strike operations officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, said that it is a tremendous honor to be selected from among the many junior officers throughout the Navy. “It’s beyond anything I ever thought I would see, but it’s definitely an honor,” Donnelly said. “There’s a lot of history with Capt. Bright Hancock.”

2002 Brandon Paluch ’02 Brandon Paluch ’02, and a former parishioner and student at St. Francis De Sales Parish and School in Lake Zurich, Ill., professed first vows as a Marianist Brother on June 23, 2012, in Dayton, Ohio. Brandon met members of the Marianists (Society of Mary), a Catholic religious order of brothers and priests, as a student at the University of Dayton. He will spend the next year at UD, serving at the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community. “It is such a blessing to live out my calling with the Society of Mary” Bro. Brandon said. “I’m excited about what the future holds.” Brett M. Wells ’02 Brett M. Wells ’02 graduated with a Ph.D. in Social-Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Northern Illinois University. He was also recipient of Northern Illinois University’s Outstanding Graduate Student Award in recognition of his distinguished scholarship and research. Brett is currently a research scientist at Wonderlic, Inc. in Vernon Hills, IL, and he is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Center for the Study of Family Violence and Sexual Assault in DeKalb, IL.

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2000 Patrick Salvi II ‘00 Patrick Salvi II ‘00 was selected as one of only 40 trial lawyers in the state of Illinois to be chosen for membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 organization. Membership into the Top 40 under 40 association is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualification, trial results, and leadership as a young trial lawyer. Patrick is a partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard and concentrates his legal practice on cases concerning personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability.

Sean McGrath ‘06 Congrats to Sean McGrath ’06! McGrath was signed as a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks to play Tight End. McGrath was also a FirstTeam All-Gulf South Conference selection and First-Team Daktronics All-Region pick after he caught 55 passes for 656 yards and four touchdowns.

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Steve Mathe ’09 Steven Mathe ’09 is making his mark at Carthage College. He was one of the Chemistry Department service fellows this year, and recently won the departmental award for Analytical Chemistry. Walter Smith, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Carthage College adds, “He (Steve) has been to several outside research meetings where he presented posters on our results. Steve was also the winner of our Math/Science Scholarship competition for his entering year…he wants to go on to graduate school to study the chemistry of explosives. So far I can’t talk him into a change of topic!”

Brandt Bernat ‘09 Brandt Bernat ’09, a current Sports Management major at Xavier University (2013 future grad) accepted the opportunity to working down in Cincinnati this summer for a sport marketing agency called Direct Sportslink.

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Stephanie Richartz ’10 Although alumna, Stephanie Richartz ’10, did not make the 2012 Olympic team, we are so proud to announce that she did qualify and compete at the Olympic Trials on Sunday June 24th this summer! Mother Cindy says, “It was a great experience for her. She was selected as one of two pole vaulters for Team USA and will be competed in the NACAC (North America Central America Carribean) U23 meet in Irapuato, Mexico on July 7th.”

1 Rebecca Janssen ‘09 to Joshua Chafin 2 Jenna Theriault ‘03 to Dominic Moccio 3 Anissa Adams Johnsen ’98 to Brian Johnsen 4 Peter Baker ‘06 to

Laura Michaels Valkman ‘06

5 Matthew Diedrich ‘06 to Natalie Zizzo ‘06 Tyler Kivland ‘01 to Alanna Garvey ENG AGE M E N TS

6 Arsine Aghaian 05 to Christopher Herdmann ‘02 BIRT HS /A DO P TIO N S

1 Sarah Marie born to Christopher and Ann (Bretzlauf ‘92) Perez

2 Jet Cale born to Cale Fick (’90) and Jenifer Thomas Fick

3 Norah Marie born to Dave and

Meghan (Quinn ‘98) Schludecker

4 Reese Barbara and son Brock Eric Johnsen born to Brian and Anissa (Adams ‘98) Johnsen Devin Michael born to Allan and

5 Elizabeth (Schrank ‘91) Short

Sylvia Helen born to Tom and Beth (Valinoti ‘87) McCarthy

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Robert Dietmeyer, father of Dave ’70 and Thomas ‘71

Elaine Harvieux, mother of Joan ’71 and Judy (Harvieux ’74) Bukala

Susan Roman, wife of Richard ’75 and brother-in-law of Jay ‘90

Jane Shoemaker, mother-in-law of Jim Schuster (Faculty)

Mayengo Florence Nlandu, mother of Noah ‘13

GRANDMOTHER Marie Krakora, grandmother of John ’01, James ’04 and Eileen ’99 Looby

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Patrick Kivland, father of Rhett ‘00, Tyler ‘01, and Brea ‘05 Bruce Hillier, father of Amy ’04 Mike Pesola, father of Stella (Pesola ’71) Smith and Rocco ‘77 Ramon Raspante, father of Christopher ’80 and nephew of Anthony ‘73 Michael Schostok, father of Marisa ’06, Gina and Michael ’12 and uncle of Christopher ’06 and Lisa ‘08 Joseph Weingart, father of Barbara (Weingart ’85) Williams and Joseph ’92

Virginia Szatkowski, mother of Mary (Szatkowski ’72) Yearnd

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John Hunter, uncle of Haley ’12 and Samuel ’14 Hunter, sister-inlaw of our nurse Kathy Hunter.

Barbara Murphy, grandmother of Mary Kate ’11 and Anne ’14 Lentino

Jeffrey Newyear ‘77

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Eugene Gruber 1978 In the spring issue of Currents magazine, we incorrectly cited the graduation year of deceased alumnus, Eugene Gruber, as 1979. Eugene’s graduation year is 1978. We also incorrectly cited his brother Gerard (Gerry) Gruber ’74 as a deceased alumnus and he is not deceased. We regret these errors.

Michael O’Malley, grandfather of Phil Homa ‘14 John Wojcikowski, grandfather of Daniel ’13

BROTHER Joseph Skuse, brother of Edward ’66, Michael ’70 and Susanne (Skuse ’72) Briskovich

STAY IN TOUCH Do you have a new job or an addition to the family you would like to tell us about? Are you a newlywed or want to reconnect with former classmates and other alumni? Currents welcomes news of accomplishments or changes in your professional or personal life for inclusion in class notes. Please include your graduate name and class year, your present name, and daytime phone number when you submit a class note. We publish photos as quality of photo and quantity of space allow. If available, include a photo caption listing the names of the people and the place where the photo was taken. Submissions to class notes are edited for space and clarity to adhere to the style and tone of the magazine. Submit news and photos to: Alumni Relations, Carmel Catholic High School One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060 Fax: 847-388-3497, Email: alumni@carmelhs.org Online at: www.corsairalumni.org/classnote Obituaries: CCHS relies on family members to inform us of the deaths of alumni and friends. If a newspaper obituary is available, we would appreciate a copy. Send notices to the address above. Deadlines for Submissions: Currents is published in the summer, winter and and spring. Class notes will be printed as space allows and when possible, in the order they are received. If you submit an item for the fall issue, for example, and it doesn’t appear, it most likely will be in the following issue. We encourage all alums to submit class notes online, where they are always available for alumni to view. Submit items for: Fall: by 10/10/12 Winter: by 12/10/12

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Homecoming Tent Party CCHS North End Zone 6:00 PM Powder Puff Football CCHS Stadium 3:00 PM

Memorial Mass 2012 CCHS Brandsma Chapel 10:00 AM 50th Anniversary Closing Liturgy Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago 12:00 PM

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