C MPASS Summer 2021
Inside This Issue:
Congratulations, Class of 2021 Student Named Coca-Cola Scholar Partnership with Stanford University Step-Up Program Brandsma Chapel Renovation Initiative Alumni Reunions Returning
THE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE OF CARMEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
CCHS EXECUTIVE TEAM President Brad Bonham, Ph.D. Principal Jason Huther Director of Human Resources Angelina Castillo Chief Financial Officer John Sheehy Chief Enrollment and Advancement Officer Brian Stith ’01 Director of Mission Effectiveness Kambra French Chief Technology Officer Brian Blaszczyk ADVANCEMENT STAFF Director of Advancement Lois Poulos Director of Donor Relations Courtney Ciampi Director of Alumni Relations Ken Kordick Director of Philanthropy Michael Looby ’75
Summer 2021, Volume 7, Issue 1
C MPASS The Community Magazine of Carmel Catholic High School
Table of Contents Campus Life Congratulations, Class of 2021.................................................4 Carmel Partners with Stanford University for Step-Up Program..6 Student Named Coca-Cola Scholar..........................................8 Get to Know Michelle Ptasienski ’92, Director of Volunteer Engagement and Director of Street Scenes...............................10 Around School........................................................................11 Athletics......................................................................12 Advancing Carmel...................................................................14 Alumni..................................................................................17 Alumni News and Events..............................................17 Milestones..................................................................24 Class Notes...................................................................25 In Memoriam...............................................................26
Director of Volunteer Engagement Michelle (Karrigan ’92) Ptasienski Director of Community Engagement Denise Spokas Director of Advancement Data Services Milena Stanimirova COMPASS TEAM Writer and Editor Caitlin Lees, Associate Director of Communications Designer Sarah O’Donnell, Publications Coordinator Feature Story Writer Dave Silbar Belong. Believe. Become.
On the Cover Siblings Evan ’21 and Isabel ’21 Ashley process during Carmel Catholic’s Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony, held outside at Baker Stadium for the first time this year.
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WELC O M E
The new academic year is upon us, and we are full of excitement and energy to start the year. To say that last year was difficult would be an understatement. Even though we and others went through hardships of operating a school in the pandemic, I cannot help but be grateful for the many blessings that God provided for our school community and especially our students. Carmel Catholic was one of the few schools to have in-person instruction throughout the year. Even though fall and winter were hybrid, the weekly personal interaction for our students was a God-send. We are social creatures, and we need to experience God’s love through community and others. Our special community is one of the very things that sets Carmel apart from other schools and draws so many families back to Carmel.
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Thanks to so many, we created a new four-year strategic plan centered on enhancing the student experience and improving the quality of our education. In the fall of 2020, we remodeled every classroom at Carmel Catholic to create a comfortable and secondary school-appropriate learning environment. New technology, furniture, carpeting and paint were added. We completed construction of the new Kathy A. Nemmers Welcome Center. The center is a multi-purpose area that provides a welcoming space for all our students and visitors. We completed a new fitness center, indoor track, and wrestling room. The fitness center was created, designed, and equipped by Carmel alumni. The fitness center is open to all students for increased physical activity, mental health, and more. Carmel Catholic partnered with Youth and Family Counseling of Libertyville. With this partnership, all Carmel Catholic students are provided free professional mental health counseling. We updated our common spaces and hallways to more accurately reflect our mission and Catholic identity. Included are a prayer wall, the crossroad centers highlighting our BVM and Carmelite charisms, and three areas showcasing the diverse photos and artwork of Mary. We opened a new Carmel Catholic Multicultural Center. The center is designed for all our students to celebrate our diversity and have a supportive location to share our faith and build community. This summer, we are enhancing the Titus Brandsma Chapel and creating a Mary Francis Clark Spiritual Center to provide a supportive and welcoming area for all Carmel students. Also this summer, we are creating a Rosary walk around the perimeter of our outdoor campus, creating a new Garden of the Holy Spirit as an outdoor student center and classroom. We are planting more trees across campus, including a corridor of trees which lead to our Welcome Jesus statue. We continue to increase scholarship and aid for families wishing to attend Carmel Catholic. Our continued goal is to make Carmel Catholic financially accessible to all families. More work needs to be done, but we are continuing to make progress thanks to the generous donations of many.
I am thankful to all of you for your support, generosity and prayers. These investments for our students make such an impact on their lives. The Carmel Catholic High School experience is life-changing, and your support and generosity make all the difference in the lives of our students. God bless you and God bless Carmel Catholic. Brad Bonham, Ph.D. President
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At the center of all that we do is love and care for every student. Love comes in so many different ways. Above all is the love of Christ that shapes our school and is at the heart of our mission. With this in mind, we were still able to grow and achieve. Thanks to leadership from the board of directors, we set a course of forward movement to be a stronger, student-centered school grounded in our BVM and Carmelite faith. Below are just a few examples of what we accomplished last year.
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Congratulations, Class of 2021!
For the first time ever, Baccalaureate Mass and the Commencement Ceremony were held outside at Baker Stadium, with 253 graduates joining the ranks of Corsair alumni. The commencement address was done by Fr. Christian Shiu, CCHS Chaplain. The Valedictorians were Grace Hartzer and Lauren Kelley, and the Salutatorians were Kyle Heinz and Michaela Miller. There were 51 alumni parents and alumni grandparents of the class of 2021. Significant academic achievements/awards earned by members of the senior class during the 2020-21 school year: • Lauren Kelley ’21, William DeKeyser ’21, Kyle Heinz ’21, and Matthew Wolf ’21 earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. • William De Keyser ’21 and Lauren Kelley ’21 were named finalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Seven students were commended, including Daniel Dickmann, Henry Dziechciarz, Kyle Heinz, Ava Kolar, Sullivan Kuhfahl, Michaela Miller, and Katarina Rivera. • There were 212 seniors named to the Honor Roll for their excellent academic achievement during the Fall semester. • Eric Acevedo ’21 was named a 2021 Coca-Cola Scholar and will receive a $20,000 scholarship award for study at an accredited U.S. college or university of his choice. Approximately 150 scholars are selected from around 99,403 applications each year. 4
• A student-led Power of Praise event was held in October. It was envisioned and planned by Bella Jansen ’21, Nia Daniels ’21, Hannah Arends ’21, Izzy Dassow ’21, and Maura Green ’21. It included witness talks and praise and worship music and culminated in Adoration and Benediction led by the school chaplain. Class president/officers: Executive/Senior Class Board • Sean Bolger • Jack Buschman • Ryan Cawley • Maura Green • Grace Hartzer • Chris Hellen • Owen Hodges • Brigid Hull • Bruce Pan • Ashley Phoenix • John Tobin • Viola Zhao
• As of April 19, 14 student-athletes signed letters of intent to play a sport at the collegiate level. • Emma Berg, Girls Basketball, Augustana College (IL) • Cobe Brame, Boys Basketball, Dominican University (IL) • Ryan Cummings, Baseball, Knox College (IL) • Aidan Day, Cross Country, Loyola Maryland • Derek Galdoni, Baseball, University of Indianapolis • Kyle Heinz, Football, MIT (MA) • Josh LaBarbera, Boys Basketball, Edgewood College (WI) • Maria Stephens, Girls Golf, Southeastern University (FL) • Annie Bart, Girls Volleyball, Binghamton University • Reagan Danner, Girls Lacrosse, Rockhurst University • Hailie Swiatkowski, Softball, Austin College • Jalen Burton, Football, Bowling Green State • Hannah Lennon, Girls Lacrosse, Concordia University (MN) • Riley Clark, Girl Volleyball, North Central College • Girls Tennis Wins Sectionals: The Carmel Catholic girls varsity tennis team won the 2020 Sectional Championship at Vernon Hills High School in October. Justine Baladad ’21 and Reilly McGinn ’21 were also first doubles Sectional Champ. • Boys Golf Competes at Sectionals: At the sectional tournament in October at Park Hills Golf Course, Clint Bailes ’21 shot an 81 for 13th place, Alex Streit ’21 had an 83. You can view the entire Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation on the Carmel Digital Network YouTube channel.
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Significant individual (by a senior) or team athletic achievements during the 2020-21 school year:
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Significant individual (by a senior) or team extracurricular achievements during the 2020-21 school year: • Sullivan Kuhfahl ’21 placed 4th in Computer Science at the state Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) competition held in April. • Will DeKeyser ’21 placed 2nd in Engineering Graphics at the state Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) competition held in April. • The varsity Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) team, comprised of seniors and underclassmen, placed 6th at the state competition in April.
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Carmel Partners with Stanford University Step-Up Program
Evelyn Manzanarez ’23
Jacob Delos Reyes ’23
Rogelio Vargas ’23
Che’Nyeah Bates ’23
Amira Kareem ’23
Alessandra Gonzalez ’23
Since the start of the 2020-21 school year, six Carmel Catholic students, Amira Kareem ’23, Rogelio Vargas ’23, Alessandra Gonzalez ’23, Jacob Delos Reyes ’23, Che’Nyeah Bates ’23, and Evelyn Manzanarez ’23, have been participating in a novel pilot program designed to mentor young, underrepresented persons in science. The Kickstarter Student Research program is an offshoot of the long-standing Step Up Short Term Research Program for Underrepresented Persons funded by NIH, directed by Dr. Bonnie Halpern Felscher, Ph.D. of Stanford University, and coordinated by Sheila McLaughlin of Stanford University. Students from Carmel Catholic were chosen to participate virtually, along with students from Como Park Senior High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Students began the year by talking about problems they were concerned about in the world around them and then using that interest to develop a research question for which they designed the methodology and collected data in hopes of gathering information that might help them to better understand their questions and use their findings to change the future. 6
“The program opened my eyes to the real world of science,” commented Rogelio Vargas. “It can be challenging for those who may not have a taste for it; but for someone who does, it’s fun. Definitely opened my eyes towards a career in science.” As part of the program, students met and talked with many professors, alumni, and business and community leaders. “I really enjoyed the Step-Up Program. It introduced me to so many really interesting people that I never would have met otherwise,” remarked Amira.
Considering the challenges students faced over the last year, several of the research projects were focused on measuring the frequency of stress and depression in our student population and whether music or exercise would be able to help alleviate student’s symptoms. Ale, Evelyn, Che’Nyeah, and Amira surveyed the student population regarding their current stress and depression levels, the effects it was having on their relationships and studies along with the actions that helped reduce these issues. The group proposed that listening to calming music would have the most beneficial effect on a student’s mood. Participants were asked to listen and evaluate two different pieces of music and how these pieces of music affected their current stress level. Ale and her partners concluded that “a majority of Carmel Catholic students say music helps them when they are stressed.” These results have prompted the group to suggest calming music could be employed in targeted ways to reduce stress at the school.
“One thing I would like to share about my research is to keep up with regular car maintenance as it is better for the environment,” remarked Roger. “A healthy car will have less impact on the environment and your wallet.”
“I am most proud of the survey I constructed, and that my research was taken from over 200 responses (which shocked me),” commented Jacob. Although the sheer number of students who experienced bullying did not surprise him, the student’s response to the bullying was a concern. Although most students claimed to be not affected by experiences, 5% of those surveyed were heavily affected and claimed to be deserving of their bully’s rancor. Jacob feels that it is this group that really needs attention and focus in the future.
“It has been Carmel’s honor to be chosen to participate in the first Kickerstar Program. We hope to continue to participate next year and beyond,” remarked Ms. Huntemann. “The research projects are just a small piece of the hard work and dedication these students made to this program. The speakers and mentors they introduced were diverse and empowering. Stanford provided the students an unforgettable experience beyond performing research.” “I now feel more comfortable being about to make presentations and pushing myself outside my comfort zone,” attested Amira. “The program has shown these students a glimpse into what they can accomplish and has truly ’kickstarted’ their future,” observed Ms. Huntemann. “Just based on this program, I already know I would like to become a scientist in the future,” concluded Ale. “The Stanford Step-Up Program is incredible, and I would definitely recommend it to any younger kids who are interested in research.”
To view the student presentations, scan the QR code.
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Jacob DelosReyes was interested in the relationship between bullying and asthma. He surveyed Carmel’s student population regarding their knowledge of asthma, its severity, and their experiences with bullying. He then asked his participants to put themselves into two scenarios and provide feedback regarding their reactions. In the first scenario, the participant was the victim, and in the second, the participant was a witness.
So what’s next for these young researchers? Opportunity. Each student will be eligible to apply to participate in Stanford’s Step-Up Short Term Research Program for their junior and senior years.
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Rogelio Vargas is concerned about the environment. He decided to use a new piece of equipment called a Packetlab to create a methodology to measure and compare the carbon dioxide produced by various cars. Roger measured cars of different ages and models. He found that the CO2 output of the car is more dependent on car health than age or manufacturer.
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The presenters shared their stories regarding their achievements and the challenges they faced in their careers. Each contributed a unique perspective regarding the people they met and the choices they made during their careers. They talked about how their goals evolved, showing that the journey and the people you meet along the way are as important as the achievements themselves.
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Eric Acevedo ’21 Earns $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholarship; Presents Dr. Peggy Halloran with Educator of Distinction Award
The student-teacher relationship can be as fleeting as two ships passing in the night, but for most Carmel students, these connections often turn into friendships that last a lifetime. We’re sure that Class of 2021 graduate Eric Acevedo and Dr. Peggy Halloran would certainly agree to the latter. In March, Eric became one of approximately 150 students nationally to earn the 2021 Coca-Cola Scholarship and will receive $20,000 to assist in his tuition to Washington University in St. Louis. Each year, nearly 100,000 students apply for this honor of distinction from Atlanta-based Coca-Cola. Shortly after learning of his scholarship, Eric made an award presentation of his own to Dr. Halloran with the Coca-Cola Educator of Distinction Award. This particular honor allows these scholars the opportunity to celebrate teachers and mentors who have had a significant impact on their intellectual and personal development by bestowing them with this award. 8
Dr. Halloran just completed her 13th year teaching at Carmel and 25th year as a professional educator, having worked at both the high school and college level. She prides herself in forging long-lasting teacher-student relationships with each and every one of her Corsairs. She says she was blessed to teach Eric and surprised to receive the Educator of Distinction Award. “Eric was such a dedicated student,” Dr. Halloran says. “He wants to learn the materials to understand and not just for the grade. He’s motivated by doing well and understands material is a foundation for what he’ll be doing later in life. I was so excited learning that he won the Coke scholarship and it is so well deserved. He puts in the extra effort by always going above and beyond what’s necessary to complete his assignments and is always there to help others. He works well in groups and makes others perform better which is refreshing to see as a teacher.”
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“Mrs. Halloran is such a caring and kind teacher and has been with me all the way,” said Eric, who plans to major in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology. With a passion for cognitive science, Eric has his sights on helping treat people with cancer as a lifelong career. “She has a passion for education and you can see that she enjoys teaching. She always wants us to approach her with any questions and even encourages her past students to offer suggestions on how she can improve on her skills as an educator.”
The classroom is only one area where Eric turns his passion to when it comes to helping others. Before and during COVID he has been volunteering his time working at area food shelters and local churches including Our Lady of Humility Middle School and St. Anastasia, where he serves as a Spanish interpreter.
Eric’s passion for medicine stems from childhood and an allergic reaction that he had. “I recall having hives one night and my mom giving me Benadryl, which really helped. I was intrigued and looked up how antihistamines work. When I was younger, my mom worked as an oncology nurse and would talk to me about cancer treatments and how chemotherapy works. She’s currently an oncology manager at Advocate Lutheran General. “ There’s no doubt that Dr. Halloran will keep an eye on Eric’s future endeavors, as well as those of many of her other 2021 graduates. “Students here at Carmel are so special,” Dr. Halloran adds. “I always want to stay connected and hear what they’re doing and conversely, they want to come back and tell their teachers, too. We’re able to build relationships with students and further their academic interests. Eric fit perfectly into the model.”
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Ironically, Eric had just returned home from one of his regular shifts at the Greater Illinois Food Bank when he opened the letter from Coca-Cola, informing him of his scholarship. “I thought it was fake, almost like a hoax,” he laughed. “I thought there was no way that I was chosen out of 99,000 others who had applied. I was at my grandparents’ house later that day to share the news and we all started crying. We were all so happy and it really made my day.”
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Advancement Spotlight
Q&A with Carmel Catholic Director of Volunteer Engagement and Director of Street Scenes, Michelle Ptasienski ’92 Q: What is your role at Carmel Catholic and how long have you been working at the school? A: I have been employed here at Carmel since the fall of 2019, but my roots date back to my parents working Street Scenes years before I was a student here from 1988-1992, of which in 1991, I met my husband, Andrew. We have sons who have graduated in ’17, ’18, ’20 and ’21 and have a current junior at Carmel. I started volunteering as a team parent when our oldest was a freshman and got involved in helping out in different capacities at Carmel until I got hired in the fall of 2019.
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Q: Given the unprecedented circumstances, how did Street Scenes planning go this year? A: Street Scenes planning went great! There is an amazing group of core Directors that are so good at thinking outside the box in order to come up with some creative ideas that made Street Scenes 2021 one for the record books. One of my favorite qualities of this group of Directors is that we have people from all walks of life who have a wealth of knowledge and are willing to talk and listen to ideas on making Street Scenes the best it can be. We are looking forward to a new look to Street Scenes 2022 –– much of the traditional Street Scenes will still be around, but some new additions are coming. Our theme for Street Scenes 2022 is “Street Scenes Celebrates Carmel’s 60th,” paying tribute to Carmel Catholic’s 60th year since its founding.
Q: What are some of the different areas volunteers can get involved with at Carmel Catholic? A: Where to begin? We have many opportunities to get involved. There are ways to volunteer for school community events, including back-to-school night, parent ambassadors, field trip chaperones, just to name a few. We have many special events at Carmel that we always need volunteers for, such as golf outings, galas, grandparent events, Street Scenes and many more! Did I say Street Scenes? For those who do not know, this is our biggest fundraiser of the year at Carmel, which takes lots of volunteers to make it successful! Carmel is also celebrating its 60th anniversary, so we will have many opportunities for volunteerism as there will be a year full of celebrations. Q: Is it true that Athletics Boosters is coming back? What will it look like? A: Yes! We are really excited for the Boosters to be back! We will be kicking it off in the fall with different levels of involvement. We are excited to bring some community-building opportunities to our athletic teams with some tailgating, tent parties and some great Carmel swag! We are looking forward to building up the Boosters community as a way for people to meet others whose students are involved in similar activities and be able to make connections with other parents here at Carmel Catholic.
Q: How do you become a volunteer? A: The first step in becoming a volunteer here at Carmel Catholic is to begin at carmelhs.org/volunteer/, where you will find volunteer opportunities listed. Check out that page and then click on Volunteer Application. Filling this out will start the process of becoming a volunteer. You can also call me at 847-388-3437 to chat about opportunities available –– I love to talk to new families or even current families to see where they might fit in best in our Carmel Community. This allows us to get to know each other and figure out what might work best for you! Q: Is there anything else you would like to share? A: I am excited to get to know more people here at Carmel and see where you might use your talents the best here at Carmel. I always knew Carmel was an awesome place to be a part of, but since I have been working here, it has just reiterated to me that there are some wonderful people who work here and send their children to school here. It is a great place to get involved in, and I would love to help you find the best place for you!
Carmel students and staff planted an Archdiocese of Chicago Laudato Si’ Garden on May 19 using native plants, many of which were grown from seed. The garden was then blessed by Fr. Christian. Laudato Si’ Gardens are sacred spaces where all of God’s families can gather to pray and to celebrate outdoor liturgies. Laudato Si’ Gardens also serve as a place for encounters with local community members, including children, the elderly, diverse ethnic groups and the physically challenged. They provide a means to knit the community’s social threads together, thus promoting neighborhood cohesion, solidarity and peace.
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New Native Garden Teaches Students About Organic Gardening, Love for All of God’s Creation
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Around School
Multicultural Center Opened April 30 The opening of a newly-constructed Multicultural Center on April 30 furthers the school’s mission, while providing an area for students to congregate, socialize, learn, and exist in an environment that values who they are. The center will be open to all students and will serve as an inclusive place where students can feel welcome, safe, and respected.
This past school year, common spaces and hallways were updated to more accurately reflect our school’s mission and Catholic identity. This initiative included adding a prayer wall, the crossroad centers highlighting our BVM and Carmelite charisms, and three areas showcasing the diverse photos and artwork of Mary. This summer, construction began to create a Rosary walk around the perimeter of our outdoor campus, creating a new Garden of the Holy Spirit as an outdoor student center and classroom. More trees have also been planted across campus, including a corridor of trees which lead to our Welcome Jesus statue.
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Enhancements to Catholic Identity Around Campus
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Emma Baynes ’22 Selected as CLC’s Dual Credit Student of the Year Emma Baynes has been selected as this year’s winner of the Dual Credit Student of the Year Award from the College of Lake County. Emma was surprised with a celebration and virtual visit from CLC on May 18 during class. Emma was selected out of all students from Carmel and other local schools taking a Dual Credit class through CLC.
Dorian Halimi ’22 Named Top 10 in National Innovator Challenge Dorian Halimi ’22 was among the top 10 winners in the US National Innovator Challenge and will represent the USA at the upcoming Global Challenge.
Fifth Student Earns Top ACT Composite Score Isabella Pagano ’22 is the fifth Carmel student to recently earn the highest possible ACT composite score of 36, joining Lauren Kelley ’21, William DeKeyser ’21, Kyle Heinz ’21 and Matthew Wolf ’21.
Carmel’s Resident Meteorologist Granted Approval for WeatherBug Weather Station With an eye always to the sky, Willie Gillespie ’23 received the go-ahead from school administration earlier this year for the purchase of an Earth Networks WeatherBug weather station. Researching, creating, and then using a sizable PowerPoint presentation to gain Principal Jason Huther’s approval, it took just under 30 minutes for Huther to grant Gillespie the go-ahead on the $3,500 a year system. The school’s cutting-edge science curriculum is expected to reap the benefits.
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“Winning teams are born of winning cultures and sustained success requires an organizational commitment to excellence,” said Brill. “In the near term, I look forward to building relationships with our students, coaches, and support staff, as well as with community members who are dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience here at Carmel. Over time, we will work together to grow a culture that honors our mission as a Catholic school, and that elevates the Corsair brand to even greater heights.” finals tournament going 4-2 over 2 days/6 rounds. CJ Axente ’23 finished his first varsity year with a strong 2-2 showing in the state singles finals.
Boys’ State Track Meet Competitors Congratulations to our Senior Athletes of the Year! State Champion Lyndsey Basara, for her accomplishments in gymnastics and soccer, and Jalen Burton for his tremendous contributions in football, basketball and track.
Boys Tennis Competes at State
Congratulations to Jack Gallagher ’21 and Miles Whalen ’23 on their run through the state tennis
Jalen Burton ‘21 and Luke Cerwin ‘23 competed at the 2021 IHSA 2A State Finals. 100M Burton, 4th 200M - Burton, 4th 400M - Cerwin, 21st L. Jump Burton, 10th
Four Girls’ Track Relay Teams Qualify for State
At the sectional meet on June 2, the girls’ track team was the runner-up, competing against 13 other teams. The team earned a total of 26 medals, the second most in school history. Four relay teams also qualified for the state meet.
Wrestler Christian Holmes ‘21 Competes in State Championship
Christian Holmes ‘21 wrapped up his stellar career on the mat with an appearance at the 2021 Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association State Championships, where he finished 1-2 at 138 pounds.
Stay up to date on the latest news from Athletics at carmelhs.org or scan the QR Code.
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Senior Athletes of the Year Announced
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Carmel Catholic High School has named Nate Brill as its new athletic director, replacing Mark Pos, who announced his retirement earlier this spring. As associate director for admissions and an assistant football coach at Carmel since 2020, Brill brings nearly two decades of experience in public, private, and nonprofit educational systems.
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Nate Brill Named New Carmel Catholic Athletic Director
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Advancing Carmel Catholic Street Scenes 2022 is Back in Person Street Scenes 2021 “Home Sweet Home” was a great success! Our virtual event was well attended, and for the first time in history, we can say we reached people from around the world. We heard from one alumnus who watched from Ireland! The funds raised brought strong financial assistance to our students. The 2021 event featured some awesome bands and entertainment, but there is nothing like everyone coming together in person.
February 11 & 12, 2022
Celebrates Carmel’s
We are excited to be back on campus on February 11 and 12, 2022 for “Street Scenes Celebrates Carmel’s 60th Year.” Next year’s event will look a little different, but we are excited to feature some parts of the campus that we have not featured in the past. Of course, our traditional Student Show will be back along with some of the tried and true shows from the past. We will also continue our live music and feature some student groups as well. We can’t wait to gahter in person to enjoy the camaraderie that Street Scenes has provided for so many years on our campus! Keep a lookout for our Street Scenes Ad Drive that will kick off in August. Our Ad Book is a great resource all year around and will be continuing for 2022! Please reach out to Michelle Ptasienski ’92, Director of Street Scenes, at mptasienski@carmelhs.org, if you are interested in becoming part of the Street Scenes team. We have volunteer roles that are in need of filling, and we would love to have you on the team!
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Beginning this summer, the Brandsma Chapel is undergoing an enhancement of its natural beauty. Our intention is to preserve the tradition of this place and reflect the legacy of our founders, while creating a timeless aesthetic worthy of the celebration of the Eucharist. “The chapel transformation is a true spiritual gift to our community. So many formative moments of students’ lives at Carmel, and when they return as alumni, happen in this sacred place,” said Mrs. Kambra French, Director of Mission Effectiveness and Campus Ministry. It is expected that the Chapel renovation will be complete this fall, along with a new Mary Frances Clarke Spiritual Center and an outdoor gathering space.
To learn more about the Brandsma Chapel Renovation Initiative, scan the QR code. New Interactive Donor Wall Coming to the Welcome Center Our new interactive donor wall display, which will showcase Carmel’s philanthropic donors will be installed in the Kathy A. Nemmers Welcome Center at the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Please make sure to come by and take a look next time you are on campus. There will also be additional donor wall displays throughout campus by the Salvi Arena, Brandsma Chapel, and Auditorium. We are able to add these beautiful displays throughout campus thanks to our faithful donors and their strong commitment to Carmel and our mission.
Double Your Donation
Visit carmelhs.org/donate/ to see if your employer will match your donation to Carmel Catholic. We always appreciate your generosity toward our students!
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Since 1962, the Blessed Titus Brandsma Chapel has welcomed generations of Carmel Catholic students who have encountered Christ in Word and Sacrament under the luminous gaze of Mary, our Mother and Lady of Mount Carmel.
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Chapel Renovation Progress
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Carmel Catholic Golf Classic Tees off at Glen Flora Country Club on August 23 The Carmel Catholic Golf Classic returns to Glen Flora Country Club in Waukegan on Monday, August 23, featuring 18 holes played in a scramble format across the beautiful and challenging Glen Flora layout. In addition to golf, participants will be treated to lunch, a myriad of on-course games, raffles, prize giveaways, and a pig roast and open bar following the round. A pair of par 3s will offer a 2021 Chrysler 300 and 2021 Jeep Renegade, both sponsored by Liberty Auto City for any player who is lucky enough to record a hole in one. Participants are also invited to meet former Chicago Bear and current Carmel Head Football Coach Jason McKie. Entry fees are $400 for individuals and $1,500 per foursome and include a special gift bag, golf, boxed lunch, and dinner. Not a golfer? You can be a part of the action by joining us for the pig roast and social part of the day. Sponsored in part by Iskalis American Floor Show, the Carmel Golf Classic supports families that have experienced financial hardship, assists students who have lost a parent during their time at Carmel Catholic, and helps bridge the tuition gap of $1,205 per student. “Our hope is to make Carmel Catholic High School accessible to every family wishing for their student to be part of our faith-filled community,” said Carmel President Brad Bonham. Registration, raffle ticket sales, and driving range privileges begin at 10 a.m. A boxed lunch will be available starting at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start promptly at Noon. The 19th hole cocktail reception will be held from 5-6 p.m., and the pig roast and open bar will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, offering premium exposure to a unique audience. Many sponsorships include golf, allowing you to enjoy a round in this pristine setting while networking with current and potential future clients. Sponsorships range from $175 to $7,500. Designed in 1911, historic Glen Flora Country Club is a classic layout with lightning-fast greens that have withstood the test of time. Playing this private course is a unique and challenging experience, with towering oaks that frame nearly every hole, and a meandering stream that carves through the property, providing for natural ravine typography typically seen in the Chicago area. To learn more about the golf classic, visit carmelhs.org/golf/.
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Carmel Catholic High School
2021 Queen of Hearts Raffle To purchase tickets, scan the QR code.
More than 250 new graduates joined the ranks of Carmel Catholic alumni on Saturday, May 29. The class met their uncertain senior year with hope and resilience, and were able to celebrate the last few weeks together once again!
Proud of our Legacy Families
Each year at graduation, we recognize alumni parents and grandparents of graduating seniors at the graduation ceremony. This year’s class included: Jessica Garcia ’02, Mother of Eric Acevedo Sheryl (Jachowski ’90) Anderson, Mother of Tyler Anderson Donny Anderson ’90, Father of Tyler Anderson Keith Bartz ’82, Father of Patrick Bartz Jennifer (Strutzel ’89) Berg* , Mother of Emma Berg Carrie (Trocano ’91) Bernatchez, Mother of Daniel Bernatchez William Bolger ’91, Father of Sean Bolger Laura Budris ’90, Mother of Sean Bolger Michael Brennan ’81, Father of Shannon Brennan Denise (Kvaas ’91) Brookins, Mother of Corrine Brookins Megan Boyce-Carlson ’90, Mother of Hailey Carlson Edmund Conarchy ’85, Father of Emma Conarchy Virginia (Pearsall ’89) Coulthard, Mother of Caleb & Lillian Coulthard David Daniels ’86, Father of Nia Daniels Genice Reed-Daniels ’86, Mother of Nia Daniels Mary Kate (Behr ’98) Orozco, Mother of Isabel Dassow George Behr ’76, Grandfather of Isabel Dassow Karen (Gleeson ’77) Behr, Grandmother of Isabel Dassow Lisa (Mertlick ’83) DeSalvo, Mother of Alyssa DeSalvo Robert DuFault ’88, Father of Alyssa Dufault Lisa (Rohleder ’89) Freeman, Mother of Lucille Freeman Ronald Freeman ’89, Father of Lucille Freeman Steven Globis ’79, Father of Alyson Globis Patrick Graham ’84, Father of Nathan Graham Daniel Gramm ’91, Father of Jack Gramm
Colleen (Scully ’92) Green, Mother of Maura Green Jennifer (Spaulding ’88) Harris, Mother of Conner Harris Jerome Jaskowiak ’81, Father of Savannah Jaskowiak Mattison Jolly ’90, Father of Rhys Jolly Matthew Kasting ’83, Father of Ryan Kasting Kevin Kolar ’89, Father of Ava Kolar Thomas Koziol ’73, Father of Danielle Koziol Teresa (Giannini ’90) Marti, Mother of Matthew Marti Aimee (Ostrander ’93) Matthews, Mother of Logan Matthews Charles May ’87, Father of Kathleen May Katie (Halverson ’92) Baugher, Mother of Charles McEwen Brian Micheli ’83, Father of Therese Micheli Anne Marie (Schommer ’89) Miller, Mother of Michaela Miller Ann (Kulis ’88) Monte, Mother of Enzo Monte Steven Monte ’86, Father of Enzo Monte Richard Pietranek ’87, Father of Daniel Pietranek Andrew Ptasienski ’92, Father of Andersen Ptasienski Michelle (Karrigan ’92) Ptasienski, Mother of Andersen Ptasienski Michael Rapplean ’98, Father of Kyla Rapplean Bridget (Gordon ’86) Salvi, Mother of Emilia Salvi Joseph Salvi ’84, Father of Emilia Salvi Terrence Sio ’91, Father of Alaina Sio Jeffrey Smith ’83, Father of Tristan Smith Christopher Splitt ’90, Father of Hayden Splitt Jennifer (Stickler ’94) Van Skyock, Mother of Lillian Van Skyock David Waldschmidt ’88, Father of Eric Waldschmidt
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Welcome, Class of 2021!
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Alumni News and Events
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IT’S HOMECOMING! JOIN US IN THE ALUMNI TENT IN THE NORTH ENDZONE
FRIDAY, SEPT 17 AT 6 PM CCHS VARSITY FOOTBALL TAKES ON ST. VIATOR AT 7 PM.
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Retired Faculty and Staff of 2020 and 2021 Faculty and staff who retired in 2020: Maureen Balzer, Eileen De Spain, Michael Fitzgibbons, James Schuster, Denise Sebastiano, and Anne Smith. Faculty and staff who retired in 2021: Cathy Brennan and Jane Pohl. Thank you for your years of service!
BOYS’ ALUMNI Help
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2022 @CCHS MORE DETAILS TO COME
Please help us find alumni who have moved or changed names over the years. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Email alumni@carmelhs.org to update contact information.
As we proceed with the renovation of the Brandsma Chapel, we continue to have the opportunity for alumni to be part of the project. We hope to designate two items in the name of all Carmel alumni –– a new Holy Water font as you enter the chapel and a new Patron Saint Mural. We will place “Donated by Carmel Alumni” on both items and will leave a lasting legacy within the walls of this special place. Any alumnus/alumna donating to this cause will receive individual named recognition on our new interactive donor walls and in our annual report. In addition, any alumni donating $100 or more will receive a special commemorative prayer journal.
Learn more about this exciting initiative at carmelhs.org/chapelrenovation/ or scan the QR code.
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Brandsma Chapel Renovation Alumni Legacy
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Tell Us You’re a Corsair, Without Telling Us You’re a Corsair
Jen (Slater ’90) Burkhalter Anthony Gaiani Jr. ’10
Rebecca (Monterastelli ’02) Norton “I have this Corsair doll in my classroom from the bookstore when I was a student here.”
Dahm Family “We have two Carmel Corsair chairs in our front yard that show off our Carmel pride to everyone who drives by.” Ryan Dahm ’95, Meaghen (O’Connell ’94) Dahm, and Delaney Dahm ’23.
Patrick Solomon ’85 “This is the Carmel sock doll my high school sweetheart (Dawn Stralis-Solomon ’85) made me when we attended Carmel. She fashioned the doll after herself, hair and eye color. To this date, she sits on my precious items shelf. We, the couple and the doll, have been together since May 1984 without interruption.”
Sue (Ladurini ’71) Klinkhamer “This says - I WENT TO CARMEL - if you were a girl in the 60s and 70s!”
Ryan Poulos ’09
Class of 1983 Girls weekend getaway “Carmel flag among the flags from the states we represent” Anne Leslie Vonesh ’83, Megan Kerrigan Pavelske ’83, Maureen Curley Sahs ’83, Maureen McGrain ’83, Marianne Wichlin Koch ’83, Cheri Weidner Feightner ’83, Betsy Beck Roberts ’83
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Anne Schneider Meny ’86 Anyone still have their Chandler?
Kathy (Poulos ’86) Carey “My Kairos Bible sits on my mantle in my living room. It was a pivotal point of my spiritual development.”
Daniel Halverson ’87 “Classic moment in Carmel basketball history, winning the Sectionals vs. then Waukegan West in their home gym.”
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Think we can tell you’re a Corsair in a simple picture? Send it to alumni@carmelhs.org. You can be in the picture or not. We will post on social media and future publications.
Derrick Gingery ’94
Ken Kaiser ’66 “Crossroads paper announcing Carmel’s first graduation in June 1966!”
Greg Skarbalus ’86
Katie (Hanson ’95) Holnagel
William Pope ’12
Patricia (Piekarski ’86) Hehr
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Mike Poulos ’80
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Ladies Alumni-Varsity Basketball Game
Congratulations to Fr. Bob on 50 Years of Priesthood Pictured left to right: Sr. Diane O’Donnell, BVM; Sr. Peggy
In July, current and future Varsity Lady Corsair players faced off against past players in the Ladies Alumni-Varsity Basketball game. There was a 2-point overtime win by the Current Corsairs, 49-47. Returning Alumni included Kylie Adams-Brazda ’02, Megan Lick ’03, Jill (Scudder ’05) Gorga, Jenny Eckhart-Yingling ’05, Terese (Ogrinc ’05) Veselik, Tylee Resetich ’11, Cassidy Kloss ’14, Jen Giesey ’17, Shai Horton ’19, Caitlin Teehan ’19, Brigit Barr ’19, Kaytlyn Matz ’20, Katie Lach ’20, Olivia Vinci ’20, and Emma Berg ’21. Head Coach: Bill Moss Current Corsairs included Francisca Alivia ’23, Ashley Schlabowske ’24, Jordan Wood ’23, Grace Sullivan ’22, Mia Gillis ’23, Catie Brunk ’23, Abbey Sullivan ’24, Christine Salandanan ’22, Keira Ackerson ’24, Maia Cordova ’26, and Nari Powers ’24. Head Coach: Ben Berg And Assistant Coach: Bryan Gilli.
Carmel Alumni LinkedIn Group
Geraghty, BVM; Mr. Jason Congratulations to former CCHS Principal Huther, current CCHS principal; and Fr. Bob Carroll, O.Carm Fr. Bob Carroll, O.Carm., on his ordination as a Carmelite priest 50 years ago. We are blessed to have you as a part of our Carmel Catholic community.
Alumni Portal The alumni portal allows alumni to update their contact information, search for other alumni, see an individualized page for each class, submit class notes, see our social media feeds, keep you up-to-date with events, and provide links to school publications, websites and the spirit store. Personal login information was sent out via email. If you need assistance logging in, please contact alumni@carmelhs.org.
Alumni, We Want to Hear From You
COMPASS welcomes news of accomplishments or changes in your professional and personal life for inclusion in Class Notes. Please include your graduate name, present name, class year and daytime phone number. If available, include a photo and caption listing the names of the people and where it 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: CCHS, Alumni Relations One Carmel Parkway Mundelein, IL 60060 Email: alumni@carmelhs.org
We always appreciate your connection to Carmel Catholic. But what about connecting with professional Corsair Alumni around the world? If you haven’t already, join other Corsairs in the private LinkedIn group: Carmel Catholic High School Alumni Association. 22
OBITUARIES: Carmel Catholic High School relies on family members to inform us of the passing of alumni and friends. If a newspaper or funeral home obituary is available, we would appreciate a copy or link. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Class notes will be printed as space allows and in the order they are received. If you submit an item and it does not appear, it most likely will be in the following issue.
CLASS OF
As part of their reunion celebration a few years ago, the Class of 1967 50-year reunion committee started a campaign to establish a scholarship in the class’ name. The goal of $25,000 was reached and is still growing! We are proud to announce that the Class of 1967 Legacy Scholarship has been awarded for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. Thanks to all of the donors and especially the members of the 1967 scholarship committee.
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Class of 1971 50-Year Reunion
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Class of 1967 Legacy Scholarship
Class REUNIONS Class of 1981 40-Year Reunion: Sept 25, 2021 Class of 1995 25-Year Reunion: Oct 2, 2021 Class of 1996 25-Year Reunion: Oct 2, 2021 Class of 1975 45-Year Reunion: Oct 9, 2021 Class of 1985 35-Year Reunion: Oct 9, 2021 Class of 1986 35-Year Reunion: Oct 9, 2021 Class of 2001 20-Year Reunion: Oct 16, 2021
Class of 1971 50-Year Reunion: Oct 23, 2021 Class of 2010 10-Year Reunion: Nov 6, 2021 Class of 2011 10-Year Reunion: Nov 6, 2021 Class of 1991 30-Year Reunion: Nov 13, 2021 Class of 1970 turns 70: June 4, 2022 Class of 1972 50-Year Reunion: June 11, 2022
More to come! Go to corsairalumni.org or scan the QR code for further details.
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We’re finalizing plans for the upcoming reunions:
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Milestones
Marriages
Kaitlin (Foy ’07) Henderson married Sam Henderson on October 4, 2020.
Liam Oliver Aspegren was born February 17 to Katie (Steffenhagen ’06) Aspegren and Chris Aspegren. Liam was 8lbs 3oz and 21.5 inches long. He joins siblings Benjamin, 5, and Emma, 3.
Aurora Marie Dieterich was born September 18, 2020 to Claire (Heid ’06) and Kevin Dieterich. She joins her brothers Lleyton, 6, and Easton, 4, and her sister Juliette, 2.
Births/Adoptions Pamela (Stanton ’06) Minix and Dyke Minix welcomed their first child, Stanton Parker Minix on January 28.
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Kristen (Gattuso ’08) Wenzel and Scott Wenzel welcomed their son, Sam Thomas, on December 27, 2020.
1977
2013
Eugene (Gene) Sweeney, Ph.D., became the new principal at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, AZ on July 1.
Sarah Cohen-Smith received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in May 2019.
2004 Photo credit: Chicago Tribune Andy Bitto, former CCHS athletic director and coach, was named a 2021 inductee in the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
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Photo credit: Daily Herald Joe Fusz has been named President of the Lake County Bar Association for 2021-22.
Natalie Seidl has been elected President of the Purdue Student Academy of Audiology Executive Board for the 2021-22 school year.
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Olivia Atkins, a senior at the University of Dayton, has been named the Arthur Ashe Jr. Women’s Crew Student-Athlete of The Year.
1990
Gregg Paiser officially became Waukegan’s new fire chief when he took his oath of office on July 19.
2016
Pete Scalzitti’s short film was featured on the Tonight Show on Monday, March 8. To view a clip, scan the QR code. Michelle Burke was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success Chapter at Wright College in January 2021.
Tommy Lacher was named to Phi Beta Kappa at Lake Forest College, which honors excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Lacher majors in economics and politics and minors in mathematics.
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Owen Hodges was recognized by Congressman Brad Schneider in early June as part of the military service academy class of 2025 from the 10th District of Illinois.
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Ivana Naeymi-Rad, Intelligent Medical Objects CEO, speaks on how her company has been helping healthcare in response to the coronavirus epidemic. To view the video, scan the QR code.
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In Memoriam Alumni
J. Michael “Mike” Bartels, brother of Chuck Bartels, CCHS Board member
Richard G. Kakouris ‘80
William D. Baughman, grandfather of Bradley Gadek ’14 Michael E. Blazincic, grandfather of Steven ’04 and Michael ’08 Stanchuk
Michael P. Flament ’73, brother of Mary Jane (Flament ’74) Garcia
John B. Maas III ’66 Mark Mahoney, Jr. ’00 Kathleen Mary (Didier ’76) Nielsen, sister of John Didier ’67, Herb Didier ’69, Mary Lee (Didier ’70) Handal, Rick Didier ’72, Mellode (Didier ’74) Steffenhagen, David Didier ’78, Sue (Didier ’81) Brosio, and Joan (Didier ’84) Krueger Katherine May O’Brien ’83, sister of James ’78, Patrick ’79, John ’80, Kevin ’83, Peter ’83 O’Brien, and Ellen (O’Brien ’81) Cleary
Elsie B. Brennan, grandmother of John Brennan ’07, Molly (Brennan ’08) Bloink, Kelly (Brennan ’10) Marks, Brian Brennan ’12, Sean Brennan ’13; mother-in-law of Cathy Brennan, retired CCHS faculty Leon Gerald Campeau, father of Patricia (Campeau ’84) Apgar and Philip Campeau ’88
Michael L. Reimers ’71, grandfather of Courtney Reimers ’13; brother of Patricia (Reimers ’76) Turk
Ronald R. Cara, grandfather of Jeffrey ’09 and Corinne ’11 Fox; father-in-law of Jerry Fox, CCHS Board Member
Catherine E. Ross ’66
James Robert Coates, father of Patricia (Coates ‘69) Colabuono & Thomas Coates ‘74
Lance Thickpenny ’72, father of Megan Thickpenny ’07; brother of Robert ’69, Mark ’70, and Brian ’75 Thickpenny, Mary (Thickpenny ’77) Ring, and Jean (Thickpenny ’81) Hughes
Family
Edwin Aguilar, husband of Marike Anderson-Dam ’97 Francis P. Avellone, father of Richard ‘67, William ‘67, Francis S. ‘71 (deceased), Thomas ‘73, and Anne ‘82 Avellone Maria Axotis, grandmother of Alexandra ’05 and Anastasia Beiriger ’09 Roger D. Aydt, father of Greg Aydt ’81 and Brian Aydt ’83
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Richard “Dick” B. Bolger, father of Bill Bolger ’91, Mary (Bolger ’93) Ostafi, and Rich Bolger ’95; grandfather of Josh ’20 and Sean ’21 Bolger
John C. Conrad, father of John K. Conrad ’93 Anna Mae “Annie” Cudahy, grandmother of Corey Simpson ’87 Gloria Louise Dooley, grandmother of Eduard ’07, Karl ’09, and Katherine ’12 Speth Arvid Charles “Chuck” Engdale, brother of Roberta Froemke, CCHS faculty Maryann M. Falkowski, grandmother of Elizabeth (Coffey ’03) McLaughlin, John Coffey ’05, Tim Coffey ’08, Katie Kelly ’08, James Kelly ’11 and Matt Kelly ’14
John M. Falkowski, grandfather of Elizabeth (Coffey ’03) McLaughlin, John ’05 and Timothy ’08 Coffey, Kathryn ’08, James ’11, and Matthew ’14 Kelly, Marian P. Friello, grandmother of Jacqueline ’15 and Carissa ’16 Friello Sister Rosalie (Victor Ann) Glanz, BVM, former faculty 1976-1987 Phyllis B. Glogovsky, grandmother of Erin ’10 and Ryan ’13 Glogovsky Agnes “Anne” Richardson Golm, grandmother of Ashley Poczekaj ’10 Maynard Gottlieb, father of Stacie Gottlieb, Amerigo Representative for CCHS Frank E. Grossen, father of Amy Egan, former CCHS marketing director Louise Hall, grandmother of Matthew ’88, Christopher ’89, John ’92, Patrick ’03, and Peter ’06 Bartels; greatgrandmother of Ryan ’15, Lauren ’17, and William ’23 Shirley L. Hanlon, mother of M. Susan (Hanlon ‘67) Burke Norman A. Hertel, grandfather of Melissa Kiene ’96 Suzanne “Sue” Hironimus, mother of Kurt Hironimus ’88; grandmother of Matthew ’18 and Jason ’20 Hironimus Mary Angela Dalton Jackson, grandmother of Tim L. ’99, Kevin ’03, Daniel ’07 and Luke ’09 Jackson and Patrick ’13, Bridget ’16 and Maggie ’19 Kotek; mother of former Board member Tim F. Jackson Roselyn Juras, grandmother of April ’07 and Meikel ’09 Giles; father-in-law of Todd Giles ’81
Adrienne M. Kennedy, grandmother of Evan Finkel ’23, mother-in-law of Kim Finkel ’80 David Hucker Kick, grandfather of Clayton Larson ’12 Anna Stella Kneesel, grandmother of Katherine Kneesel ‘96 Mitchell Kolesar, father of Nicholas Kolesar ’23 Teresa Kordick, sister-in-law of Ken Kordick, CCHS Alumni Director Katherine I. Kowalewski, grandmother of Allison Kouba ’09 and Shannon (Kouba ’11) Lanphier, CCHS faculty member Donald Krawzak, father of Ray Krawzak, CCHS faculty Valentine Leskovec, grandfather of Nick Leskovec ’23; father-in-law of Rebecca (Ledezma ’89) Leskovec Orsola LoBue, grandmother of Erin (LoBue ’00) Major, CCHS faculty, and Sarah LoBue ’03; mother of Edward LoBue, CCHS robotics coach Bobbi Lund, grandmother Matthew Hutten ‘12 Alyce Ann Martinez, grandmother of David ’11 & Nicholas Orchard ’14 Patricia Adele May, mother of Sue Gille, CCHS registrar; grandmother of Jonathan Gille ’01 and Tara Gille ’07, CCHS Faculty
Muriel Esther Miller, grandmother of Andrea Fitzpatrick, CCHS Director of Multi-Cultural Center; great grandmother of Amira ‘18, Robert II ‘20, Anaise ‘21, Abrielle ‘24, Addison ‘25 Fitzpatrick Anthony J. Mixan, father of Angela Mixan ’82 Sherry Ann Montemayor, grandmother of Cecilia Fern ’02 Ryan T. Nitch, father of Bailey Nitch ’18; brother of Robert Nitch ’87 Edward J. O’Toole Jr., grandfather of Hillary O’Toole ’11 (CCHS Board Member) and Erin O’Toole ’16 Pasquina “Pat” Pesola, mother of Stella (Pesola ’71) Smith and Rocco Pesola ’77 Joan M. Powers, grandmother of Jerry ’98, Patrick ’01, and Kevin ’03 McMahon, mother-in-law of Jerry J. McMahon ’69 Scott Gregory Ptacek, father of Jeff Ptacek, CCHS faculty Cynthia Quast, grandmother of Patricia ’18, Joseph ’25, and Trevor ’25 Quast William Ragland, grandfather of Krista ’06 and Erin ’08 Sheehy; fatherin-law of John Sheehy, CCHS Chief Financial Officer Barbara Riedel, grandmother of Bradley ’10 and Matthew ’13 Schafer; mother-in-law of David Schafer ’79 Jeremiah James Riordan III, husband of Kara (Schriner ’92) Riordan
Margarete Schleibinger, mother of John Schleibinger ’75; grandmother of Lauren (Aguilar ’09) Wuenstel Linda R. Schmits, mother of Andrew Schmits ’98 Maria Cristina Selz, mother of Beatriz (Selz ‘93) Werner, Tim Selz ‘96, Catalina (Selz ‘98) Mildenberger & Pilar (Selz ‘03) Yanics Edward J. Shanahan, husband of Joan (Stanley ’83) Shanahan, former CCHS staff
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Carol Ann Keane, mother of Thomas Keane ’80, Kathleen Keane ’82, Maureen (Keane ’83) Polte, Michael Keane ’86 & William Keane ’88; grandmother of Caitlin ’19 and Clare ’22 Keane
Dr. Thaddeus McGuire, grandfather of Brittney ’04 and Molly ’07 Chamberlin; father of Maura Chamberlin, former CCHS staff
Inge Helen Sidari, mother of Debora Sidari ’82 Mary Lou Spaeth, mother of Doug Spaeth ‘77, Jim Spaeth ‘79 & Cathy (Spaeth ‘82) McGowan Andrew W Stimson, grandfather of Joel ’13 & Julia ’16 Dodich Harold Stronach, father of Stephen Stronach ‘85 Fredric Strutzel, husband of Lynne Strutzel, former CCHS principal; father of Jennifer (Strutzel ’89) Berg (former faculty- deceased) and Amy Strutzel ’95; grandfather of Kyra ’14, Jeremy ’17, and Camden ’19 Strutzel, Benjamin ’20, Emma ’21, and Lauren ’25 Berg; father-in-law of Ben Berg, CCHS faculty Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Szabo, husband of former religion teacher, Marianne Szabo; father of Kelsey ’03 and Sophia ’04 Szabo Kenneth C. Whigham, father of K.J. Whigham ’03 Robert J. Wilks Sr., father of Robert Jr. ’88, Jeff ’90 and Brad ’93 Wilks
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Stanislaw Kantor, father of Andrew Kantor ’14
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