C MPASS Annual Report Edition – Winter 2014
THE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE OF CARMEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
President Judith Mucheck, Ph.D. OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT STAFF Director of Institutional Advancement Sr. Kathleen Sinclair, BVM Director of Marketing and Alumni Development Amy Egan Advancement Officers Noelle Moore Dianna Burke Special Events Director Laurie Wienke Data Services Coordinator Janet Paddock Publications Coordinator Sarah O’Donnell Marketing Coordinator Caitlin Monaghan Administrative Assistant Jane Maciolek COMPASS Editor Nora Cay Ryan Please send name or address changes to: Carmel Catholic High School One Carmel Parkway Mundelein, IL 60060 847.388.3362 • jpaddock@carmelhs.org
Annual Report Edition – Winter 2014, Volume 1, Issue 3
C MPASS The Community Magazine of Carmel Catholic High School
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Table of Contents
Corsairs Helping Kids...............................................................4 Fall Charity Drive......................................................................8 Summer School.......................................................................13
In Every Issue Campus Life..............................................................................4 Around School...............................................................8 Athletics.........................................................................9 Fine Arts......................................................................10 Advancing Carmel...................................................Special Insert Annual Report..............................................Special Insert Alumni..................................................................................14 Alumni Reunion Weekend............................................14 Alumni Association Awards..........................................16 Where in the World is the Corsair...................................18 Class Notes..................................................................20 Milestones....................................................................22 In Memoriam...............................................................23
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On the Cover: All Sports 4 All Kids participates in the 2013 Illinois Youth Soccer Expo where children of all ages came to learn about the exciting benefits of joining soccer.
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One of the best parts of being the president of Carmel Catholic is that I get to spend time with people from many walks of life. These encounters might take place at a Chamber of Commerce event, a meeting with an elected official, prospective families, business owners, educators from other schools, pastors and principals from our Catholic elementary schools, alumni, or academics from many tremendous colleges and universities. This list is not exhaustive but is illustrative of the many opportunities I have to spread the good word about Carmel Catholic.
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Dear Families, Friends, Alumni, and Donors of Carmel Catholic,
Often during these conversations the issue of the relevance of a faith-based education arises. People are interested in hearing my perspective on, “Why would someone choose to send their young person to a Catholic high school in the 21st century?” Of course, the response to this question is multi-dimensional. If there was an easy answer, everyone would pursue faith-based education for their teenager – or would give it very serious consideration. Statistically, students who attend Catholic high schools perform better than those who do not. College acceptance and matriculation rates are higher; perseverance and graduation rates also exceed national and state averages. Important, yes, but is this all that there is? Definitely not. Carmel Catholic is committed to graduating young people who have integrated a real sense of responsibility for their friends, neighbors, and communities – wherever they find them. Where does this “second sense” come from? First, it comes from parents. Second, it finds its roots in our Christian Service Program. From the first day of freshmen year to the final weeks prior to commencement, the message is clear: to those who have been given much, much is expected (Luke 12:48). As you will read in this issue of COMPASS, some of our young people have launched their philanthropic lives right now. I find their stories both inspiring and sources of great pride for our school.
On behalf of our governing boards, the professional staff, parents, and students, thank you for helping us to further our mission: Carmel Catholic High School empowers students to be reflective thinkers, grateful stewards, and responsible leaders as an expression of faith. Sincerely,
Judith Mucheck, Ph.D. President
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The many donors listed on the pages of this year’s Annual Report have generously given time, talent, and treasure in order to help us continue the mission of our school at every level. Your partnering with us has made it possible for us to provide an exemplary academic experience for our students against a backdrop of faith, which will compel them to be active and positive contributors to our world – right now!
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Corsairs Helping Kids
Carmel Catholic students and alumni going above and beyond the call
“What does real philanthropy look like when you’re 16?” asked Dr. Judith Mucheck, president of Carmel Catholic High School. This issue of COMPASS offers two compelling responses to that very question. For every graduate of Carmel Catholic High School, the Christian Service Program plays an extraordinary role in his or her overall experience. Students are required to contribute a minimum of 20 hours of ministry work and/or service each semester, for a total of 160 hours at the end of their senior year. “One of the strongest facets to the student life of our school is the Christian Service Program,” said Dr. Mucheck. “Before the school year begins, I host zip code parties with freshman parents. I warn them that the ministry requirement can be perceived as a burden. ‘It’s one more thing I have to do; it’s one more place I have to go.’ On its face, this is a normal response. However, the story doesn’t end there.” Dr. Mucheck continued, “Around commencement time, I make it a point to sit with our soon-to-be graduates, and I ask them to identify those experiences that have been the most meaningful over their tenure. They consistently name two: one is their Kairos retreat experience; the other is their participation in service. It was not convenient when they were freshman; they did not know what it meant when they were sophomores. However, after four years, they come away with a very different sense of the world and their responsibility for it.” Over the last few years, two groups of students have taken service to the next level by establishing their own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Kitz4Kidz provides activity kits for children with cancer, and All Sports 4 All Kids provides young people from low socio-economic groups with an opportunity to play sports. “These young people come from families who feel that giving back is very important,” said Dr. Mucheck. “I also believe that we offer them an opportunity to serve and to reflect on what that service means. It becomes part of who they are. Our new mission statement says we are ‘grateful stewards.’ These two groups have embraced this, and I could not be more proud of them. I think it is a wonderful example of what we hope for Carmel students. They are focused; they are serious; they see a need and they respond to it.”
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The girls prepare for their first CCHS Board meeting. From left to right: Jill Adam ’15, Annie Brinkman ’15, and Emily Scott ’15.
“The idea came from seeing people that I know suffering with cancer,” said Emily. “I just thought if I could provide something that makes it feel like home or provides comfort, it would be wonderful.” Jill added, “One day at lunch Emily brought up her idea to make kits for kids in hospitals. Both Annie and I were on board with it.” “There were so many phone calls to get connected with Lurie’s,” Emily stated. “I was eventually connected with a Child Life Specialist. She said there were lots of donations, but nothing like this. They get a ton of random stuff, so it’s appealing to them to have a bag of very specific items. She was really happy about it.” “It took a while to figure out which items we wanted to include because they have to be
L IFE Sample kits for little boys and girls. sterile and easy to clean,” said Annie. “We wanted to add teddy bears, but were told ‘no,’ since they aren’t sterile. In order for us to include the blankets, we have to specially wash and bag them to ensure they are germ free.” “Our contact gave us a process for cleaning and bagging the items,” Emily added. “We have to use gloves and masks and everything. Once we take a blanket out of the dryer, we have to stuff it in the bag really fast so there aren’t any germs.” Kitz4Kids makes kits for various age groups. They offer kits for infants, little girls and boys, and teen girls and boys. A typical bag for a little girl will include hair bows and ties, socks, a sticker book, a story book, a doll, and a blanket. For little boys, they will include a toy, coloring book and crayons, a story book, socks, and a blanket. Annie adds, “We went to the hospital with our sample kits, and they talked to us about all the items. They suggested
other things, like Play-Doh and bubbles, which we will probably add to our kits.” As the girls started, they knew that they wanted to include the Carmel Catholic community in their planning. “Carmel Catholic has played such a huge role in our lives, in our education, our faith, and our relationships, so we wanted to get the community involved. After speaking with several faculty members and school administrators, it was determined that our best way to do so was through Student Council.” “When the girls first approached me, I told them that we do not allow outside fundraising, which is essentially what they were asking,” said Dr. Mucheck. “I explained to them, as I do with all students who come forward with outside proposals, we receive many requests from outside organizations, and we have young people who are extraordinarily generous and big hearted. We
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In April 2013, Jill Adam, Annie Brinkman, and Emily Scott, current juniors at Carmel Catholic, came up with an idea that would bring a little joy to children with cancer. They knew that they wanted their idea to be more than just something they did in their spare time; they wanted this to be a nationally recognized organization. Working with their parents, Annie, Emily, and Jill created Kitz4Kidz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making activity kits for kids undergoing chemotherapy at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
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do Charity Week twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring, that is spearheaded by Student Council. We just finished our fall campaign, collecting food, clothing, and other items. It gives students an opportunity to respond however they want. Some students give blood. Others bring in food. Others bring coats. Some do all three because they want to, not because they have to. So when the girls came to me, I explained to them that this did not mean that they couldn’t be part of Charity Week, but they would need to present their case to Student Council. Student Council has embraced them with big arms and said, ‘Yes, we want to help.’” Right now, the primary focus for Kitz4Kidz is getting the word out about their mission. They are currently building their
website, Kitz4Kidz.org. “It’s not completely done, but once that’s up, people can definitely go there to learn more,” said Emily. “We will have a complete list of what items we are collecting and information on upcoming fundraisers.” Kitz4Kids hopes to put together 28 kits from the donations they receive during Carmel’s Spring Charity Week and make their first delivery to the hospital after that. Annie said, “Throughout this process, I’ve seen how powerful community is. We’re starting small, but hopefully it grows really big. I’m hoping to add other hospitals with Lurie’s.” To contact Kitz4Kids, e-mail them at jill.adam@kitz4kidz.org, annie.brinkman@kitz4kidz.org, and emily.scott@kitz4kidz.org.
All Sports 4 All Kids Growing up, Mina and Peter Alnajjar, graduates from the Classes of 2008 and 2013 respectively, were both very involved with sports. Mina played soccer, and Peter participated in soccer, swimming, basketball, gymnastics, and baseball. They learned at an early age what teamwork, motivation, and dedication truly mean. They carried these ideals with them and have used them as the framework for starting their own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, All Sports 4 All Kids. “When we were younger, our dad helped kids in our neighborhood join the soccer team when their parents couldn’t afford it,” said Mina, president of All Sports 4 All Kids. “As we got older, we thought that it would be cool to expand on what our dad did, bringing the opportunity to play sports to the broader community.” The mission of All Sports 4 All Kids is to provide kids ages 5 to 15 from low socioeconomic groups an opportunity to play sports. Through this organization, Mina and Peter want to equip children with the tools necessary to live a healthy and active lifestyle. They are relieving parents of the financial burden associated with playing a sport and giving the children an opportunity to participate in something they love.
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Dr. Judith Mucheck (center), Carmel Catholic president, poses with Peter ’13 and Mina ’08 Alnajjar, founders of All Sports 4 All Kids, at their fundraising event.
“Starting this organization has given me a greater appreciation for sports,” says Peter, vice president of All Sports 4 All Kids.
They have helped both teams and individuals. “We received an equipment donation from Nike,” Mina continued. “We hold ongoing drives, and we donate the equipment to innercity schools in Chicago. Outside the equipment donations, we are also helping kids in Illinois and Indiana. We helped one boy in Indiana who seemed to be struggling the most. We gave him $500 to buy equipment and pay for his league fees. His parents started crying when we gave them the money. This boy wanted to play baseball, and we helped make his dream come true.” For individuals, the financial assistance from All Sports 4 All Kids can range from $50-$500, depending on the situation.
L IFE Participants in All Sports 4 All Kids inaugural 5K walk/run celebrate finishing the race and helping a good cause. While they help the kids purchase equipment and find a team for their particular sport, the program provides kids with so much more. Mina explained, “It is more than just helping out a family financially. We keep up with the kids; we make sure they are attending practice and games. We want to make sure they are having a positive experience. Our goal is to get the kids more actively involved in their communities.” In July 2013, they hosted their first 5K fundraiser and were able to include many students from Carmel Catholic in the event. “Many of our volunteers for the event were Carmel Catholic students,” said Peter. “Christian service is a huge part of the Carmel Catholic experience,
so we are happy to share this experience with so many current students.” Mina added, “It is so fulfilling when we can help a child. Fundraising is very stressful, but the whole experience is so rewarding. Everyone deserves a chance to play and do what they love. We are helping make sports accessible to anyone who wants to be part of a team.” To learn more about All Sports 4 All Kids, visit their website at allsports4allkids.org or e-mail them at allsports4allkids@gmail.com.
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All Sports 4 All Kids was established in October 2011. For the first six months, Mina and Peter, with the help of their Board of Directors, focused their attention on building a website, allsports4allkids.org, creating a marketing video that explains what they do, and building a solid foundation for the organization. “Our goal was to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,” said Mina. “That would allow us to accept large donations and become more well known.”
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“We grew up playing sports our entire lives. I like being able to give other kids an opportunity to experience what I did by giving them a chance to play a sport. I think playing a sport gets kids thinking about their lifelong goals.”
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Around School
Find out the latest happenings at Carmel Catholic • Two clubs were introduced this year: - Swing Dance Club, moderated by Ms. Katie Wesolek and Mr. Jacob Luketin. - Engineering and Robotics Club, moderated by Mrs. Joanne Bader. E&R was proposed by Kevin Coda ’17; he hopes the club will someday have a presence at the state robotics competition! • Carmel Catholic High School hosted the annual Honor Society Induction Ceremony on November 13, recognizing student leadership in academics, fine arts, and service. A total of 235 students were inducted into the following National Honor Societies: Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society), National Business Honor Society, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. • The Social Justice Club sponsored its first 24-hour prayer vigil on October 21. • On September 30, 12 Carmel Catholic students worked their hearts out at Beacon Place in Waukegan. Beacon Place provides programs that feed, educate, activate, train, and empower children and families through food and technology resources that will enable them to develop as stronger individuals and communities. The student-volunteers were Kendall Barbacovi ’17, Kyle Cornell ’15, Karina Falkstrom ’17, Jeremy Galang ’16, Alyssa Kruft ’15, Bridgette Lacke ’17, Stephen Lacke ’17, Joseph Longo ’15, Patrick Meadie ’16, Jacob Sicco ’17, Nick Titterton ’17, and Tristan Wehrheim ’17. • Liz Gutierrez ’14 and Megan Fox ’14 won second and third place, respectively, for their astropoetry. Their poetry was submitted to an international poetry competition for Astronomy without Borders. The Beacon Place volunteers.
Fall Charity Drive
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During the annual Fall Charity Drive, students at Carmel Catholic were encouraged to get involved in their own way. This year, 172 units of blood were collected during the Blood Drive, impacting the lives of 516 people. This was the third most successful Blood Drive in Carmel Catholic history. The response to the Food and Coat Drives was phenomenal, too. Throughout the week, students commented on how supportive their teachers were during homeroom and classes, encouraging them to give during the Fall Charity Drive. When the drive concluded, members of the Social Justice Club delivered the food and coats that were collected to the Sharing Hands Pantry at St. Mary of Vernon. A few of the students who originally signed up could not make it, but the pantry really needed the food and coats as soon as possible. Rather than delay the delivery, Campus Minister Mr. Mike Fitzgibbons went into the cafeteria and asked some students for help. That afternoon, the cars were loaded by more than 20 students and delivered to the pantry by 10 students. The students who delivered the food to the Sharing Hands Pantry.
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The 2013 fall sports highlights
Football: The following boys were named All-Conference: Joe Berg ’14, RC Cox ’14, and Christian Heinz ’14. Boys’ Golf: The following boys were named ESCC medalists: Jared Moore ’14 (seventh place), Jackson Wietecha ’14 (14th place), and Nick Tasch ’14 (15th place). The team placed third at the IHSA Regional and advanced to the IHSA Sectional Tournament. Moore advanced to the IHSA State Tournament and placed 31st. Girls’ Golf: The girls won the ESCC Championship, going undefeated in conference play at 9-0. The following girls were named ESCC medalists: Kayla Ryan ’16 (second place), Alexa Amato ’16 (fifth place), Erin Kehoe ’17 (seventh place), and Abbey Carpenter ’14 (12th place). Coach Jill Franz garnered ESCC Coach of the Year honors. The team came in second place at the IHSA Regional and advanced to the IHSA Sectional Tournament. Ryan was selected Athlete of the Week by the Lake County NewsSun for her key contribution to the golf team all season, leading the team to the conference championship. Girls’ Tennis: On the varsity team, Michelle
Kannenberg ’14 and Kathleen Felicelli ’14 were Conference Champions at 1st doubles. Teammates Megan Sullivan ’14 and Sarah Bowles ’14 were Conference Champions at 2nd doubles. On the freshman/sophomore team, Marie Kapelevich ’17 won at 1st singles. Karina Falkstrom ’17 and Emma Scheer ’16 won at 1st doubles. Kannenberg and Felicelli (doubles) and Christina Rao ’15 (singles) advanced to the IHSA State Tournament. Kannenberg and Felicelli were named to the 3rd Team Doubles All-State Tennis Team by the Illinois High School Tennis Coaches Association. Boys’ Soccer: Adam Cloe ’14, Timmy Karich ’14, and Evan Potter ’14 were named AllConference. Cloe and Potter were also named to the Daily Herald All-Area and AllSectional teams. The team won the IHSA Class 3A Regional Championship.
Girls’ tennis State qualifiers (from left to right): Michelle Kannenberg ’14, Kathleen Felicelli ’14, and Christina Rao ’15.
Girls’ Volleyball: The team won the IHSA Class 4A Regional Championship. Alyssa Armada ’14 and Grace Schofield ’15 were named ESCC All-Conference. Armada, Schofield, Sierra Kepski ’15, Shauna Meagher ’14, and Elizabeth Rengers ’14 were named to the Daily Herald AllArea team.
The boys’ soccer team celebrates their Regional Championship.
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Girls’ Cross Country: The team advanced to the IHSA 2A Sectional.
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Carmel Catholic’s Cabaret
Friends and family enjoyed an evening of musical entertainment On October 27, Carmel’s auxiliary gym was transformed into a Cabaret with the help of many parent volunteers. Eight music ensembles, comprised of over 250 students, entertained a crowd of approximately 650 people. Tri-M Music Honor Society president Will Higgins ’14 and vice president Annie Lentino ’14 opened the concert by congratulating Mr. Kent Parry on beginning his 25th year of teaching at Carmel Catholic High School. Throughout the evening, several students The Advanced Choir performs for the Carmel performed vocal solos, including Erin Pauly ’14 Catholic community. singing Never Alone accompanied by Scott Kehres ’14 on the guitar, and Olivia Koukol ’14 singing Vanilla Ice Cream. The talent of the Jazz Band and Jazz Combo shined through with a trumpet solo to Maria by Sam Bishop ’14 and vocals by Rose Watson ’14 for Someone to Watch Over Me. Isabelle Reyes ’15 and Jack LoMastro ’15 kept their fingers moving along the ivory keys as they played pre-concert music and accompanied many of the soloists and ensembles. The Advanced Choir dazzled the crowd with four songs and featured soloists Marc Malandrino ’14 and John Dicks ’16. Treble Choir performed three songs, including the crowd favorite Live While You’re Young. Carmel Catholic’s competition show choir, Cadence, finished off the show with The Magic of Life featuring soloist Will Higgins ’14. Don’t miss a chance to hear our amazing vocalists and musicians next spring at the Choral Concert on May 8 and Instrumental Concert on May 15.
Erin Pauly ’14 singing Never Alone accompanied by Scott Kehres ’14 on the guitar. 10
The Jazz Band under the direction of Mr. David Wiebers.
Congratulations to these outstanding fine arts students
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• Brooke Kamins ’14 won first place for her acrylic portrait painting through the Illinois Art Education Association. Her painting was on display at their conference at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle, Ill. on October 25 and 26. Her work was one of only 40 pieces selected from over 640 entries for the 2013 show. Kamins was honored at an awards ceremony on Saturday, October 26, and her painting will be in a traveling art show until May 2014. • Brooke Kamins ’14 and Kyle Gorzowski ’14 each won $500 scholarships from the Mundelein Arts Festival that took place on September 7 and 8. • Kyle Gorzowski ’14, Leah Mowery ’14, and Abby Poplawski ’14 were all winners at the Illinois Art Education Association’s 2013 Youth Art Month Poster Contest. This year’s theme was “Illinois Illusions: Past, Present, and Future.” • Jihyun Choi ’14 was named a 2013 Illinois Music Educators Association District Seven Honors Band member for flute.
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Brooke Kamins ’14 with her first-place portrait.
• Will Higgins ’14 and Yu Jin Shin ’14 represented Carmel Catholic at the IHSA District VII Festival at Crystal Lake Central High School on November 9 for choral music and orchestra, respectively.
Kelly Palecek’s stagebill design.
The winners of the Illinois Art Education Association’s 2014 Youth Art Month Poster Contest. From left to right: Leah Mowery ’14, Kyle Gorzowski ’14, and Abby Poplawski ’14.
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• The graphic design class was asked by the drama department to create a stagebill design for their fall musical, Snow OffWhite. Senior Kelly Palecek’s design was chosen as the design.
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Snow Off-White Behind the Scenes Ever wonder who makes the sets for Carmel Catholic’s theater productions? There is a core group of student and parent volunteers who give up their Saturdays to design and build sets for the fall play, Street Scenes, and the spring musical. In addition to construction, approximately 70 students contribute their time and talents on sound, lights, props, costumes, and painting every year.
In November, the Carmel Catholic drama department, under the direction of Mrs. Denise Sebastiano, put on an exceptional production of Snow Off-White, a rock musical spoof of the classic Disney fairy tale. Approximately 120 students, alumni, and parents spent weeks of their time, talents, and skills rehearsing, creating the set, making costumes, and running lights and sound.
The 36 actors brought each character to Gianna Rizzo ’15 prepares life on stage. Natalie Santoro ’14 wowed the the magic apple. audience with her performance of Snow White. Gianna Rizzo ’15 did an amazing job playing the very wicked stepmother, Vilenity, who had hopes of becoming the Queen. With the help of eight “kooky” yet entertaining fairy godmothers, a Henchman, Prince, Sleeping Beauty, and her brave friends, Snow White was able to stop the wedding of Vilenity and the King and save the kingdom, so they could all live “Happily Ever After.”
Peter Meehan ’14 (center) adjusts the lighting instrument. From left to right: Carl Senger ’15, Veronica Tutaj ’14, Brody Long ’15, Hasana Huff ’15, and Natalie Seidl ’16.
Kileen Albright ’16 hangs material to the back of Vilenity’s mirror for the fall musical, Snow Off-White. 12
From left to right: Jessica McGowan ’15, Marc Malandrino ’14, Olivia Koukol ’14, Ashley Muller ’16, Natalie Santoro ’14, Erin Pauly ’14, Will Higgins ’14, Abbey Bond ’15, and Brittany Tarpey ’14.
It is hard to believe that summer is just around the corner. Make your plans now to join us for a summer filled with courses, workshops, and camps for all ages.
Credit Courses for Grades 9-12 • Academic courses will be offered, including math, religion, physical education (P.E.), etc., as well as new courses like Scandals in American History, the Business of Sports, Bioethics, and more! • Credit courses will be available June 9-27 (½ credit) and July 7-25 (½ credit). • Courses will take place Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. – noon and Friday 8-11 a.m. • The cost for each ½ credit is $650 for Carmel students and $750 for non-Carmel students. The discounted rate for a full credit is $800 for Carmel students and $900 for non-Carmel students. • The minimum number of students enrolled in each credit course is 10 and the maximum is 25.
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Offering summer classes for every interest
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Workshops for Grades 6-8 and 9-12 • Exciting workshops for tweens and teens will be offered, like Auto Mechanics, Personal Finance, Cake Decorating, Partner and Solo Dance, Coaching Fundamentals, and more! • Week long workshops will be available June 16-20 and July 14-18. • Workshops will be offered from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. • The cost for each workshop is $250; the discounted rate for two workshops is $400. • The minimum number of students enrolled in each workshop is 5 and the maximum is 25.
• Numerous camps for all ages will be offered, like baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and more! • Camps begin in June and run through the end of July. • There will be morning and afternoon camps available. Go to carmelhs.org/ss14 for more information; this link will be updated as new details become available, so check back often. Registration opens in February after Street Scenes concludes.
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Athletic Camps for Grades K-12
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Alumni Reunion Weekend 2013 Alumni Association president Christine Drew ’97 recaps the inaugural Alumni Reunion Weekend
The inaugural Alumni Reunion Weekend is over, and what a weekend it was! When the CCHSAA Executive Board began planning the Alumni Reunion Weekend many months ago, our intention was to provide our CCHS community and their families with opportunities to organize socially, celebrate spiritually, and recognize the service that our members provide their communities. The Friday night tent party was such a great success! With Buddy’s providing the burgers, brats, and hot dogs, returning alumni, their families, and the rest of the Carmel Catholic community had a great vantage point from the end zone to watch the Corsairs take on Saint Viator. During halftime, the 2003 football team was recognized for the 10th anniversary of winning the State Championship. Unfortunately, our Corsairs lost in the closing seconds of the game, but it was an exciting game to watch. After the game, members of the 3s and 8s reunion classes ventured out to area bars for class-specific get-togethers. Whether it was the Class of ’68 at Viva le Vine, the Class of ’78 at Crossroads, or the Class of ’93 at Morgan’s, the night provided each one of the nine reunion classes an opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and teachers.
Christine Drew ’97, Alumni Association president
Saturday’s schedule provided alumni with opportunities to play a round of golf at White Deer Run Golf Course in Vernon Hills, as well as attend a CCHS boys’ soccer game on campus.
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Class of ’88 alumni and their guests at the Alumni Association Awards Ceremony and Reception.
The Drew family at the Friday night football game and tent party.
With so many events and so many great people to visit with, I was constantly amazed by the energy and enthusiasm we have in our community. I can’t wait for next year! Mark your calendar for September 25-27, 2014.
The weekend’s success was made possible by the Office of Institutional Advancement staff, the 3s and 8s class representatives, and the countless volunteers that helped over the weekend. If you would like to help with next year’s reunion or volunteer with the Alumni Association, please contact us at alumni@carmelhs.org.
SAVE THE DATE Alumni Reunion Weekend 2014 will take place during Carmel Catholic High School’s Homecoming Week. The football game and tent party will be held on September 26! More details coming soon.
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Mass on Sunday morning closed out the weekend’s busy schedule.
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The 5th Annual Alumni Association Awards Ceremony was held Saturday night, and we honored Mrs. Jane Conarchy with the Lamp of Knowledge Award, Mr. Joe May ’78 with the Alumni of the Year Award, and Mrs. Millie Renkosiak with the BVM/Carmelite Award, in addition to recognizing the 16 other nominees.
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Alumni Association Awards Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Alumni Association Awards The Lamp of Knowledge Award Jane Conarchy Jane contributed her mathematics expertise for over 30 years at Carmel Catholic. Alumni near and far fondly remember her dedication, warmth, humor, and generosity of spirit. Most afternoons, you would find her in her classroom helping students well beyond her contracted hours. Always one to jump in, Jane enjoyed participating in Spirit Week activities; her ugly Christmas sweaters and Halloween costumes were always a hit with the students and staff. She was often found in the CCHS stands, hallways, and audience supporting her students. Jane continues to give her time and talent as a “mainstay” in the Waukegan Room at Street Scenes. In many ways, Jane is Carmel Catholic. Now that she has retired, she is able to spend more quality time with her15 grandchildren.
Alumni Association Award winners (from left to right): Jane Conarchy, Joe May ’78, and Millie Renkosiak.
The BVM/Carmelite Award Millie Renkosiak Millie has volunteered regularly in Carmel Catholic’s Attendance, Deans’, and Registrar’s Offices for many years. She is the mother of Sharon Smogor, current social studies teacher, grandparent to several Carmel Catholic alums, and adopted grandma of the current student body. Millie is forever positive, gracious, generous, and an example of hard work and dedication. Bringing home-baked goods for the faculty is just one of the many gestures that make her an important part of the Carmel Catholic family.
The Alumni of the Year Award Joe May ’78 Joe truly embodies the Carmel Catholic spirit. He is a 1978 graduate and Athletic Hall of Fame Member. He has seen his three children graduate from here, as well as countless siblings, nieces, and nephews. As a teacher in his 10th year, he is well liked as a generous, fun-loving, and easy-going teacher of history and government to whom students are always his number one priority. The fun that he has every day is well proven; he is known for his quick wit, sense of humor, and practical jokes. Joe has dedicated much time and expertise over the years as a football and baseball coach, and can be found in the stands at many other athletic events. His absolute devotion to Carmel Catholic is what makes him such a terrific recipient of the Alumni of the Year award. 16
A LU M N I Street Scenes 2014 will be dedicated to all CCHS alumni who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. Please submit your graduation name and year, current name (if different than your graduation name), photo, your branch of the military, why you enlisted, where you have been, places you visited while serving, the best opportunities afforded to you as a result of your service, and/or interesting stories about your time in the service. Submissions will be featured in the Alumni Association booth. Email your photos and stories to alumni@carmelhs.org.
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Active Military Personnel and Veterans Tell Us Your Story
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WHERE IN THE
WORLD is the Corsair?
Larry Boller ’68 may not have had the traveling Corsair with him; instead, he had his wife of 43 years, Judi, who he went to prom with in 1968. They were at the Exit Glacier in Alaska on September 1. There are Orca whales playing behind them.
Tom “Buck” Weaver ’66 (left) and Tom “Fr. Elliot” Egan attended the Texas Longhorns home opener in Austin, Texas on August 31.
Kevin Mitchell ’76 travelled to the Cayman Islands with wife, Beverly, and children, Cameron, 15, and Tessa, 9. This was his seventh visit in the past 20 years. This time, he and the Corsair ventured to Starfish Point on the northern side of the island. All told, a total of 38 starfish were observed.
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Take the Corsair with you on your travels to parties, sporting events, or bring him to weddings and special occasions.
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Cut out the Corsair and submit your photo today!
CCHS parents and students, e-mail your Corsair photos to alumni@carmelhs.org. Alumni, please post your Corsair photos on corsairalumni.org as a general class note or e-mail photos to alumni@ carmelhs.org. All photos should include a caption with the names of the people photographed and the location of the photograph.
Feed My Starving Children Volunteer Event
Visit www.volunteer.fmsc.org to register and follow these easy steps: • Click “Permanent Site” • Click “Join a Group” • Enter join code 419050 You should see “Carmel High School Alumni” listed; from there, continue with the registration.
This is a great opportunity for singles, couples, or families. All are welcome!
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Friday, April 4, 2014 6-7:30 p.m.
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Class Notes 1971 Patrick A. Salvi has been named one of the Top Ten Personal Injury Lawyers in Illinois in the 2013 consumer edition of Leading Lawyers Magazine. He was also recognized as a Leading Lawyer in the field of personal injury law, professional malpractice, and aviation law. The list of Leading Lawyers is the result of a fourphase selection process where thousands of lawyers are asked which of their peers comprise the top lawyers in the state.
1977 Jo Ann Donaldson was named Director, Community and Corporate Development for the Northern and Central Florida chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Jo Ann is responsible for fundraising, volunteer relations, public relations, and marketing. She is also the lead for the chapter’s Team In Training campaign.
1983 Jeff Marsh had a kidney transplant in late June 2013. Jeff was on hemodialysis for one-anda-half years, and he was on the 20
A group of guys from the Class of ’71 had an impromptu reunion over the summer. Front row (left to right): Bill Ferrara, Pat McGrath and Greg Krebs. Back row: John Yancey, Mike Jastram and Bill Bowes.
waiting list for a kidney for the last four years. So far, he is doing very well. He has adapted to new medications, and he is blessed to have a new lease on life.
1991 Jennifer Muraski Doty passed all preliminary exams to become a Ph.D. candidate in Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. She received the McFarland graduate funding award to begin work on her dissertation, which is focused on parent-child relationships over 25 years.
1996 Christina Greer recently published Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream. Her book
investigates the increasingly ethnically diverse black populations in the United States from Africa and the Caribbean. She finds that both ethnicity and a shared racial identity matter and also affect the policy choices and preferences for black groups. Christina is currently writing her second manuscript and conducting research on the history of all African Americans who have run for the executive office in the United States. She is an assistant professor of political science at Fordham University – Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus.
2002 Ethan Hobart graduated Summa Cum Laude from DePaul University in Chicago, Ill. on June 16, 2013. Ethan earned a bachelor’s of science in computer security and network engineering.
Molly Mattingly is the new Director of Music Ministry at Creighton University/St. John’s Parish. Brian Salvi will join his father, Patrick A. Salvi ’71, and brother, Patrick A. Salvi II ’00, at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Brian received his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School and holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.
2007 Derek Bundy graduated from North Carolina State University in May 2013 with his master’s degree of education in higher education administration. Following his degree, Derek accepted a position as a Student Involvement Specialist at the University
of Chicago in the Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities.
2008 Beth Zwolski was one of the make-up artists for Fright Fest at Great America, transforming the cast members into zombies and other creepy characters.
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2013 Cristian Migliarese was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for the “Medal of Courage” award from the Illinois Chapter. His name will be in the National Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Okla. Cristian wrestled on Carmel’s team for four years.
Correction Capt. Mark Wegge’s ’78 son, Sean ’07, graduated from Augustana in 2011, and daughter, Dana ’13, attends the University of Missouri. He and his wife, Vicki (Smock ’79), celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2013. Carmel Catholic High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees On Friday, September 27, 2013, Sara Petermann ’08 (left), soccer, Eddie Adamski ’05 (right), football and track, and the late Mr. Joseph Scordino, business teacher and wrestling coach, were inducted into the CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame.
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John Pavlus’ piece Machines of the Infinite was selected for inclusion in The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013. John is a filmmaker and writer whose work has appeared in Scientific American, Wired, Fast Company, and elsewhere. He has created original short films and documentaries with such partners as NPR and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute through his company, Small Mammal. John lives with his wife and two-yearold daughter in Portland, Ore.
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Milestones Elizabeth Claire born to Michael ’00 and Katie Kwiatt
Christine Consolo ’99 married Michael Zemke
Giovanni Michael born to Cara (Putignano ’99) and Nicholas Garzonetti ’99
Lindsay Falk ’08 married Scott Schwartz ’08
Jackson Wade born to Derek Matelski ’07 and Sydney Flaws ’07
Cara Grace born to Kevin and Anna (Pucci ’04) Morgan
Tucker Case born to Ryan ’96 and Tanya Petersen
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, class year, present name, 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: Alumni Development • Carmel Catholic High School One Carmel Parkway • Mundelein, IL 60060 E-mail: alumni@carmelhs.org Online: corsairalumni.org/classnote OBITUARIES: Carmel Catholic High School 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. SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Submit for the spring edition by March 15, 2014; the fall edition by July 15, 2014; winter edition by November 1, 2014. Class notes will be printed as space allows and when possible, in the order they are received. If you submitted an item for the winter issue and it did not appear, it most likely will be in the following issue. Alumni are encouraged to submit class notes online, where they are always available for alumni to view. 22
Jeanette Joyce, mother of John ’71, Jacqueline (Joyce ’72) Dunton, and Judith (Joyce ’77) Gaughan
Brian Archer ’92, brother of James ’84 and Therese (Archer ’81) Herchenbach; uncle of Laura ’11 and Matthew ’16 Herchenbach; brother-in-law of Thomas Herchenbach ’80 Jonathon Brisbois ’90, son of Mary Kaye (Kennedy ’68) Brisbois; brother of Jennifer (Brisbois ’94) Popp SiNea Do ’98 Robert Kumbalek ’69
Family Cathleen Campbell, grandmother of Jim ’96, Mike ’00, and Anne ‘02 Kwiatt Allien Cartner, mother of Ted ’67 and Loretta ‘73 Mary Ann Cavener, mother of Cheryl (Cavener ’77) Durbin, Bill ’79, and Diana (Cavener ’81) Allen; grandmother of Allison (Durbin ’97) Zabrowski and Lauren Durbin ’01; mother-inlaw of Butch Allen ’75 Joan Cecconi, mother of Karen (Cecconi ’69) Farina, Eileen (Cecconi ’77) Halen, and Rita (Cecconi ’71) Imlah; grandmother of Robert Farina ’95 and Kelli (Farina ’97) Nylen
Florian Kaminski, father of Marilyn ’75 “Out of the believer’s heart will flow rivers of living water” John 7:28 Sr. Patricia Costello, RSM, former faculty (1979-2000) Gladys “Joy” DeCaire, mother of Maryann (DeCaire ’80) Bauschke and Kathleen (DeCaire – Aden ’83); grandmother of Perry Aden ’10 Patrick Duffy, father of Courtney (Duffy ’99) Coyle Denis Dyer, father of Pamela (Dyer ’77) FitzGerald, Timothy ’79, Deborah (Dyer ’81) Osborne, and Cary Dyer ’90 Sheryl Eccles, mother of Rebecca Eccles ’00 Richard Grosskopf, father of Jeffery ’73, Thomas ’74, Julie ’76, and Richard Jr. ’80; grandfather of Lauren ’02 Fred L. Heidecke, father of Fred ’73, Maria (Heidecke ’74) Smith, Matthew ’78, and Sharon ’79; grandfather of Brian Forman ’06 and Kathleen Heidecke ’15
Susan Karim, mother of Alyssa ’13 Myra Klahs, grandmother of Jacob ’11, Jordan ’12, and Caleb ’14 Klahs Ralph Pomierski, father of Barb (Pomierski ’72) Pinahs and Bill ’76; grandfather of Daniel ’04, Justine ’09, Brianne ’13, and Matthew ’15 Pomierski; uncle of Karen Cameron ’77, and David ’72 and Thomas ’75 Pomierski; great uncle of Anthony ’08, Carli ’14, and Nicolas ’11 Sacramento Bob Vehlow, father of Patrick ’66 and Mary Ellen ’67; grandfather of Jonathon ’02 and Kristin ’07 Dominic Vicari, Jr., father-in-law of Walter Diambri ’76; grandfather of Dominic ’10, Marina ’12, and Michael ’14 Diambri
Correction Carolyn Ann Bice, grandmother of Jacob ’11, Jordan ’12, and Caleb ’14 Klahs
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Street Scenes Prep – No Classes Street Scenes Show Nights 6:30 p.m. Presidents’ Day – No School/Offices Closed Street Scenes Student Goal Holiday – No Classes
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Turnabout Dance 7:30 p.m. Mother/Daughter Brunch 11 a.m. Spring Break – No School/Offices Closed
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Father/Daughter Dance 7:30 p.m. Mother/Son Mass & Brunch 10:30 a.m. Good Friday – No School/Offices Closed Easter Monday – No School/Offices Closed Spring Musical 7 p.m. Spring Musical 2 p.m.
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Carmel Catholic in conjunction with Raymond Chevrolet and Liberty Auto Plaza Kia will be raffling a car at Street Scenes. Here’s what you need to know for your shot at winning: Raffle tickets are $50 each or 3 for $125. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets can be purchased in many ways – go to EVENTS.ORG/SSCARRAFFLE, scan the QR code above with your smartphone, or work with Wanda in the CCHS Bookstore or one of our volunteers at an upcoming winter athletic event. Tickets will be sold online; you will receive an electronic ticket via email after purchase. A 2014 Kia Soul or 2014 Chevy Sonic will be raffled off on 2/15 at midnight; need not be present to win. Monies raised will provide tuition assistance to CCHS students. You can’t win without a ticket, so buy one TODAY! Questions? Call Dianna at 847-388-3405.
New at Street Scenes in 2014 - A Silent Auction! Disclaimer: pictures of vehicles are not representative of actual model. Color and options will vary.