SUMMER 2018
DOMINICAN Magazine
SISTERS SAY GOODBYE TO NORTH CAMPUS After 30 years, the Sinsinawa Dominican Convent on north campus is closing. Dominican must now carry on the mission the sisters have instilled at the school and in the community. Story inside. Pictured: Groundbreaking of the Dominican convent on north campus in 1967.
TRUTH
COMPASSION
JUSTICE
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP
Hats Off Dominican’s Class of 2018 seals their commencement ceremony with the tradition of the mortar board hat toss. Photo by Kate Jurgens
Final Blessing Archbishop Jerome Listecki leads a blessing of Sr. Marian Gibbons and Sr. Peggy Brennan as they prepared to leave the convent on Dominican’s north campus and move to the Sinsinawa motherhouse in Sinsinawa, WI. Photo by Kate Jurgens
From the President My daughter Molly graduated from Dominican this year and after the commencement, mortar board toss and endless selfies, she and I walked over to the convent to spend time with Sr. Margaret Brennan. Sr. Peg moved to the Sinsinawa Mound in January, but promised to come back for Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement. Unfortunately, she didn’t feel well enough to attend graduation that evening, so she was delighted to see us and asked endless questions about the graduates and ceremony. As we said our goodbyes I realized that dropping by the convent to see the sisters, something which I have taken for granted, is coming to an end. And although a few sisters still live in the Milwaukee area, and Sr. Mary Howard Johnstone is an active member of our board of directors, their presence at Dominican will never be the same as it has been for the past 62 years.
Molly Giese ’18, Sr. Peggy Brennan, President Leanne Giese
Dominican Family, Of all the introductory articles I have written over the past seven years, this one was the most difficult as the 2018 Dominican magazine pays tribute to the end of an era. After 62 years, the Dominican High School Convent will no longer be the home address for any of our beloved and cherished Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. The Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters laid the foundation for the exceptional Catholic, college-preparatory education each and every Dominican graduate has received. Throughout my tenure, numerous alumni have shared personal stories of how their lives have been impacted by these inspiring women. They have been described as spiritual leaders and academic scholars, as well as role models of self-discipline, exceptional work ethic, fortitude and unwavering devotion to their faith. The Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters have positively impacted the lives of our 8,000 graduates who have crossed the stage and gone on to pursue a vast array of successful careers. If you are an alumnus, you might have a particular sister in mind as you read this. Perhaps you remember the one who challenged you to think deeper, try harder, be better. Maybe you’re thinking of the sister who expected more from you than you thought you were capable of achieving, and inspired you to become the person you are today.
Many Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters have dedicated their lives to our school community. They are counting on all of us to carry forth their mission and be living examples of truth, compassion, justice, community and partnership for generations to come. Being part of their legacy is an honor for all of us, and I sincerely hope you will help us keep their mission alive and thriving. Providence can provide. Providence did provide. Providence will provide. God’s blessings,
Leanne Giese President Past Parent
Board of Directors
Special thanks to our 2017-2018 Board of Directors and Officers Ida Androwich ’60 PhD, RN, FAAN Professor Emerita Loyola University Chicago Theresa Barry * Vice Chair Vice-President, Student Affairs Carroll University Louise Berg ’79 Co-Owner/Producer – Editor Life Productions, Inc. Doug Brown Mark Darnieder Jr. ’06 Associate Attorney Darnieder & Sosnay
John Desing * Financial Advisor Morgan Stanley
Leanne Giese * President Dominican High School
Arthur Phillips Special Counsel Foley & Lardner, LLP
Paul Engibous ’74 Assistant Professor School of Dentistry Marquette University
Sr. Mary Howard Johnstone, OP Sinsinawa Ambassador
Christine Rice ’93 Shareholder Attorney, President Simpson & Deardorff, S.C.
Katie Mehan ’75 * Board Chair
Stephen Roche ’94 Patent Attorney Setter Roche, LLP
Terry Flanagan ’74 Sales Executive Coldwell Banker Steven Gall * President Tri Par Oil Company
Alisia Moutry, Ph.D Regional Director of Technical Assistance SWIFT Center University of Kansas Tim Murphy
Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck ’86 Director of Corporate Programs/ Corporate Responsibility Johnson Controls * Executive Members
Dominican Magazine
5
uKnighted In Service Zach Dujmic ’21 helps grade school students with math at St. Adalbert’s Catholic School as a part of the freshman retreat. The entire freshman class, plus upperclassmen leaders, served at non-profit organizations around the City of Milwaukee.
In This Issue
DOMINICAN
Magazine
Dominican High School publishes Dominican Magazine for alumni, past parents, current families and friends.
21
16
CONTRIBUTORS Lauren Cazares Edward Foy Leanne Giese Christine Hudak Claudia Martin Spencer Smith MAGAZINE DESIGN & LAYOUT Spencer Smith, Communications Manager PHOTOGRAPHY Indicated by photo credits
FEATURES
26
16
ELEVATION
26
SAYING GOODBYE
After 10 years of Inspirations in the spring, Elevation rises to the occasion with a fresh take on Dominican’s annual dance revue.
After living on Dominican’s campus for more than 60 years, the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters are saying goodbye to the convent on north campus.
29 21
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
29
EMILY KEELING ’02
Only five years removed from not having a program, the Track & Field team enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in more than a decade.
With the memory of her mother pushing her, Emily (Hoeveller ’02) Keeling is living her dream of owning a mental health and wellness center.
PLUS 8 22
CLASS OF 2018 CAMPUS MINISTRY
14 34
THEATRE SOMEONE TO KNOW
18 36
ATHLETICS ALUMNI UPDATES
CONTACT US Comments and address changes are welcome and may be sent to: Dominican High School Attn: Spencer Smith 120 East Silver Spring Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 (414)-332-1170 ext. 174 ssmith@dominicanhighschool.com
Our Mission
To provide young adults with a co-educational, Catholic, college-preparatory experience based on the teachings of Jesus. Our faith-driven school community fosters spirituality and creativity, and encourages intellectual, social, physical and artistic development. We commission our students to develop a heightened sense of social responsibility and respect for human dignity based on the values articulated by our sponsoring congregation, the Sinsinawa Dominicans: Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, Partnership. Dominican Magazine
7
CLASS OF 2018
On May 25, 2018, 76 students walked across the stage and became the newest members of the Dominican alumni community. 2018 LEGACY STUDENTS
Front row: (Left to right) George Wong, Emily Wolfe, Michael Vecitis, Elena Cain, Alex Baszynski, Lauren Greenya, John Hudak, Jalen Black Back row: (Left to right) Bill Wong ’85, Robert Wolfe ’84, Shelley (Hoerter) Vecitis ’84, Arnis Vecitis ’84, Margaret (Leisle) Cain ’79, Andrew Baszynski ’77, Maire (Mills) Greenya ’82, David Hudak ’85, Christine (Pender) Hudak ’84, Derrick Black ’93
2018 VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN The valedictorian of the Class of 2018 is Grace Parlier, daughter of Matthew and Sarah. Grace achieved a grade point average of 4.118 through seven semesters at Dominican. Grace will attend Alverno College and plans to study Music Therapy. The salutatorian is Kathleen Branigan, daughter of Tom and Sally. Kathleen achieved a grade point average of 4.068 and will attend Hillsdale College. Kathleen Branigan (Left) & Grace Parlier (Right)
Dominican Magazine
9
Class of 2018 Excerpts from the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Speeches Valedictorian Address by Grace Parlier When told I was able to speak at graduation for my block of 3 to 5 minutes, I was so excited, followed by extreme peril; for the first time in my life, I had no idea what to say...then I found a note my mother had given to me right before Kairos, with this quote from Mother Teresa on it: “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Not everything in school was easy, a lot of high school was painful, awkward, and exhausting, but looking back, all I can do is smile. I am beyond grateful to have come to Dominican, where I have learned not merely facts and figures, as all schools are expected to offer, but given a Catholic education that has taught me to grow alongside people completely different from me. I encountered the entire city of Milwaukee when I walked into freshman orientation. Behind me sit classmates of all circumstance, of all backgrounds and family structures, of different faiths and practices. I was taught to embrace this patchwork of people as beautiful. I was taught to build more than coexistence but friendship and connection, to find that the differences, though initially restricting or uncomfortable, create further understanding and greater depth to a relationship. I think of all the people I’ve come to know up here, all they have taught me, and as I think of all this, all I can do is smile. Life seems incredibly uncertain right now, but change is supposed to feel that way...in the end, I know all will settle, all will be renewed, and knowing this, all I can do is smile. So as much as I worry, as much as I want to never grow up and live in my parent’s basement for the rest of my life, I know there is so much to look forward to ahead, and all I can be is excited about what unfolds. We can do this! Let’s go and bring forth positive change in our world, with brilliant smiles upon our faces.
Salutatorian Address by Kathleen Branigan If you know me, you’ll know I love quotes. Some might say that I hoard them. And so I can’t think of a better way to start this speech than by quoting a favorite author of mine. TH White says in his novel “The Once and Future King,” “I have been thinking about Might and Right. I do not think things should be done because you are able to do them; they should be done because you ought to do them.” This begs the question; what ought we to do? As I reflected back on my years at Dominican, I realized that the answer to this question is potentially the most important thing you’re supposed to learn in high school. As my dad says, “Sometimes it’s all about you, but most of the time, it’s not.” I don’t think there is enough focus on what we can do for others and what is the right thing to do. I feel lucky to have attended a faith driven school, with faculty who work hard to set an example for us. This is what our world needs. Each of us has walked these halls for four years, and when I look at our class, at the friends I’ve made here and the memories we share, I feel proud. So, as we head into the next phase of our lives, I challenge each of us to take some time to think about what we ought to do. Not what we need to do, not what we want to do, nor what we are able to do. What we ought to do. Because this is the way to do a lot of good in the world. To exist outside the constraints of our society’s expectations is not always easy, but it is rewarding. The pursuit of truth and justice is not always popular, but it is gratifying, and it is important. It is, simply put, what we ought to do.
CLASS OF 2018: BY THE NUMBERS HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
$104,055
Average scholarship offer per student
25% of the Class of 2018 will attend Marquette or UWM
60%
Attending a private institution
43
Colleges/Universities
50% of the Class of 2018 will attend a college or university in Wisconsin 10
18 States
Class of 2018
Filled in states indicate a member of the Class of 2018 will attend a college/university there.
Members of the Class of 2018 were accepted to the following colleges and universities nationwide. Alamance Community College* Alverno College* Arizona State University* Ball State University Belmont University* Beloit College Benedictine University (IL)* Bradley University Butler University Cardinal Stritch University* Carroll University (WI)* Carthage College Case Western Reserve University Central State University Clark Atlanta University Colgate University* College of the Holy Cross* College of William and Mary Columbia College (CA) Columbia College Chicago Concordia University Chicago Concordia University Wisconsin Creighton University* DePaul University* Dominican University Drake University Drury University East Los Angeles College* Eastern Kentucky University Edgewood College Emmanuel College
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles Flagler College Fordham University Hamline University* Hampton University High Point University Hillsdale College* Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington* Iowa Central Community College Johns Hopkins University* Johnson & Wales University (Providence) Johnson State College Lake Forest College Lawrence University Loras College Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Marian University Marquette University* Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Middle Tennessee State University Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design* Milwaukee School of Engineering
Modesto Junior College Montana State University, Bozeman Mount Mary University* Norfolk State University North Carolina Central University North Carolina State University North Central College* North Country Community College* Northeastern University Northern Michigan University Northland College Nova Southeastern University Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences Pace University, New York City Pennsylvania State University* Purdue University Regis University* Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Saint Xavier University Santa Monica College* School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southwest Minnesota State University St. Cloud State University* St. John’s University - Queens Campus
St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn Campus St. Norbert College* St. Olaf College SUNY Plattsburgh Syracuse University Tennessee State University* Texas Christian University The King’s College The New School - All Divisions The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Tampa Tuskegee University University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego* University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Dallas University of Houston University of Kentucky University of Minnesota, Duluth
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi* University of Nebraska at Lincoln* University of San Francisco University of South Carolina* University of South Florida, Tampa University of St. Francis* University of St. Thomas* University of the Pacific* University of Toledo UW-Eau Claire* UW-Green Bay* UW-La Crosse* UW-Madison* UW-Milwaukee* UW-Oshkosh* UW-Parkside* UW-Stevens Point UW-Stout* UW-Superior UW-Whitewater Valparaiso University Villanova University Vincennes University Viterbo University* Western Michigan University Xavier University* Xavier University of Louisiana
* Indicates a student attending
Dominican Magazine
11
Campus Buzz
Alumni Return to Dominican for Career Day Forty-six alumni participate in Dominican’s inaugural Alumni Career Day
On February 27, 2018, the hallways of Dominican were filled with familiar faces as more than 40 alumni returned to their high school for the first annual Alumni Career Day. Dominican alumni from all career fields were asked to return and speak to the current students about their profession and offer any advice they could give about pursuing their respective career.
came out of here “We better people than when we came in. We haven’t lost touch with that. So, it’s important that we are able to give back.
- Barry Bowen ’74
”
When asked to return to Dominican for the Career Day, the decision was easy for Barry Bowen ’74. “We came out of here better people than when we came in. We haven’t lost touch with that. So, it’s important that we are able to give back,” Barry Bowen said. Giving back to the high school that helped shape these alumni, and the
12
potential to guide current students in their career goals was reason enough for Shannon Smith ’91 to participate . “I remember being a young student and not knowing what direction I was going to go in life. Graduation was the end goal,” Smith said. “Dominican has always been a part of my family and has continued to push its students to do their best, so I wanted to find a way to give back to current students and help them discover what they want to do in life after high school.” The number of alumni that were willing and enthusiastic about Career Day speaks volumes to the community and the impact that Dominican has had on its students. “It’s great. It just lets everyone know that this is a strong community of people who value education and can produce people who do a lot of different things in a variety of careers,” Smith said. Dominican is grateful to all the alumni who returned to make Career Day memorable and insightful for its students and looks forward to seeing even more familiar faces next year!
Campus Buzz Senior Department Excellence Awards The senior department awards symbolize the culture of excellence at Dominican High School. These awards represent special accomplishments and recognition by the Dominican High School community.
Sinsinawa Core Value Awards Winners
Darwin Kaestner/ William Crowley Award (Science Award)
Benjamin Herzfeld
“Sconces”
Sinsinawa Core Value Awards Compassion: Grace Parlier Partnership: Elisa Guzior Truth: Ani Zhu Community: Kieran Arnold Justice: Sarai Van Leer
Michael Vecitis
Matthew 25 Award (Religious Studies Award)
Michael Vecitis
Philip Dentice Award (Social Studies Award)
Benjamin Herzfeld
Grace Parlier
Jennifer Doerr Award (Art Award)
Benjamin Herzfeld
Mark Kasprzak Award (Athletics Award)
John Hudak
John Hudak
Herzfeld wins National Art Award Benjamin Herzfeld ’18 was awarded two regional Wisconsin Scholastic Art Awards in the spring: a Silver Key for his Mixed Media/Stained Glass Lamp “Garden Lamp,” and a Gold Key for his 3-Dimensional Stained Glass light fixture “Sconces.” Out of over 350,000 Scholastic Art and Writing submissions across the nation, only 19,600 works received a regional Gold Key award. These regional Gold Key winning works went on to be judged at the National Level, and only 3,259 (about 1 percent) out of the initial 350,000 received a National Medal. Benjamin was awarded with a National Silver Medal for his glass “Sconces” and will be a featured artist in the exhibit at Carnegie Hall in New York City this summer.
Marquette University Physics Department Partners with Dominican In 2017, Dominican became an initial partner school with the Marquette University Physics Department with the objective to promote STEM for women, first generation college students and students of color. As part of the partnership, Dr. Karen Andeen, a physics professor at Marquette University, visited Dominican’s physics classes in October. Dr. Andeen presented the research she conducted at the Neutrino Observatory on the South Pole. Afterwards, she and Marquette physics students led an experiment to observe particle reactions in a simple cloud chamber. Dominican’s partnership with Marquette’s Physics Department will continue in the 2018-2019 school year with more guest lectures from Dr. Andeen. Dr. Karen Andeen working with a Dominican physics class
Dominican Magazine
13
FALL PLAY
Directed by Jeff Schaetzke
Dominican’s fall play gave the audience a new twist on a familiar story with the family friendly musical “Peter and the Starcatcher.” As a prequel to “Peter Pan,” the play gave audiences a different look at the Lost Boys.
Senior Joey Mitchell played the role of Peter. His mysterious new friend Molly was played in dual casts by senior Laura Poellman and junior Brigid Jurgens and the villainous pirate, Black Stache, was played by junior Amira Elsafy. The cast and crew performed “Peter and the Star Catcher” in early November, including a matinée for several area grade schools.
FALL ONE-ACT
The Girl Who Was 100 Girls Directed by Jeff Schaetzke The theatre season began with the Fall One-Act “The Girl Who was 100 Girls.” Dominican was proud to be the first U.S. production of this play created by Tazmanian playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer.
14
Dominican presented its Fall One-Act at the Wisconsin High School Theatre State Festival at UW-Whitewater in November. At the State Theatre Festival, Dominican won several awards including the Critic’s Choice One-Act Award, Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Crew. Individual awards were won by Joey Mitchell ’18, Riley Burton ’18, Brigid Jurgens ’19, Laura Poellmann ’18 and Elisa Guzior ’18.
WINTER MUSICAL
Directed by Jeff Schaetzke Choreographed by Michael Endter
Telling one story in the theatre is hard enough. Telling several stories, over two timelines, each in different locations with different characters is beyond a challenge. That’s what the Dominican Theatre Department did with its winter musical “Big Fish.” “Big Fish,” based off of the book and movie, follows the story of Edward Bloom as he grapples with a life-threatening illness in the real-time present and takes the audience through his wild past with his storytelling where truth is only a guideline. ““Big Fish” was a representation of everything that Dominican students do well – share their faith, overcome challenges, dream big, discover adventures, love each other, accept all shapes and sizes and share their emotions with each other,” Theatre Director Jeff Schaetzke said.
“Big Fish was a representation of everything
that Dominican students do well: share their faith, overcome challenges, dream big, discover adventures, love each other, accept all shapes and sizes, and share their emotions with each other. - Jeff Schaetzke
”
The musical featured countless set changes from college campuses, swamps and meadows, to unique characters like witches, giants and circus performers which kept the cast and crew on their toes. “I’m most proud of our students and their acceptance of the different stories, and all of the challenges and places we needed to go. We had many technical challenges and with so many stories, you have to travel to so many places -- Ashton, Alabama, Auburn University, the circus, the river, hospital, giant’s caves,” Schaetzke said. “It was a good fit for our incredible technical staff.” With its performances of “Big Fish,” Dominican won four Jerry Awards, formerly known as the Tommy Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Supporting Performance by Amira Elsafy as The Witch and Bennett Artman as Karl the Giant. “I’m very proud of this story and the production. The feedback was very personal from families, especially fathers, who appreciated this telling of the story. It was a perfect blend of how cast and crew work together to solve all of the challenges and adventures.”
Photos by Kate Jurgens
Dominican Magazine
15
The New Era of Dominican Dance Rises to the Occasion
After Inspirations closed its final chapter last year with its tenth installment, 2018 marked a new era in Dominican dance. Choreographed by Chris Gilbert, an artist, dancer and choreographer local to Milwaukee, Elevation brought a new energy and perspective to Dominican’s annual dance revue. The show was still a work in progress when it began. While finding a niche, a voice, a direction, the cast and crew jumped into the unknown from day one.
shedding light on a certain way that we look at the world or how people treat each other or just approach life itself.
“It was a new experience and for all of us we were wondering ‘What is this going to be?’ But yet we all invested in it and bought into it from the first day of auditions,” Gilbert said after the final performance in May.
“I believe that with every experience comes an outcome and from every outcome comes growth. Hopefully you take that growth with you,” Gilbert said. “That’s something that you can use and apply at any point in your life. That’s the most important thing I wanted them to take away from this. A few dance moves, but feeling better about yourself, more comfortable in your skin and embracing that, so when the world sees you, you know exactly who you are.”
What came from months and hours of rehearsal was a fastpaced, wildly entertaining performance with a message. Each dance number was preluded with a voice-over from Chris, each
“Yes, it was a dance show, but most important was the message that I was trying to get across with each piece,” Gilbert said. Elevation was a start to the new era that left people not only wanting to dance, but reflecting on themselves.
Photos by Kate Jurgens
DOMINICAN THEATRE 2018-2019 LINEUP FALL MUSICAL: The Spitfire Grill
OCTOBER 5-13, 2018 Directed by Jeff Schaetzke Musical Direction by Matt Zembrowski ’01 Dominican is pleased to present this Wisconsin musical, written in, and taking place in the woods of Wisconsin. With beautiful folk music, and an uplifting story about acceptance and generosity, “Spitfire Grill” has been an audience-pleaser for the last decade. A parolee finds herself in the Wisconsin woods with a job at a local grill. With the locals skeptical of her presence, Percy finds herself in the middle of gossip, some trouble and eventually as the healing force for a town, and a watering hole in need of some light.
FALL PLAY: Almost, Maine NOVEMBER 1-4, 2018 As the Northern lights hover in the star-filled night sky, residents of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected ways. Knees are bruised, hearts are broken, love is found, lost, and confounded. But the bruises heal and the hearts are mended in this sweet, romantic comedy. “Almost, Maine” inventively explores the mysteries of the human heart, touching audiences with laughter, heartbreak and hope. Nine sweet short plays that tell a story.
WINTER MUSICAL: Newsies FEBRUARY 15-24, 2019 Directed by Jeff Schaetzke Choreographed by Michael Endter Dominican is proud to present this family-friendly and iconic musical. “Newsies” is the tale of newsboy Jack Kelly, who dreams of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. When Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies his army of newsies to strike.
SPRING DANCE REVUE: Elevation II MAY 2-4, 2019 Choreographed by Chris Gilbert
We’re only just getting started. The second installment of “Elevation” will bring the same energy, dance, meaning and music that the audience experienced year-one. Choreographed again by Chris Gilbert, Elevation II promises to build off of the already inspirational 2018 performance.
2017-2018 AWARDS State Theatre Festival Critic's Choice One Act Award Outstanding Ensemble Outstanding Directing - Jeff Schaetzke Outstanding Crew Outstanding Acting Awards Joey Mitchell Riley Burton Brigid Jurgens Laura Poellmann Elisa Guzior Tech Olympics 2nd & 3rd Overall Sound Setup - Fiona Selep & Maria Tijerina Platform Legging - Jared Theiler, Seth Goonan John Lambrecht and Danny Mitchell 2nd place team members Jared Theiler, Seth Goonan, Danny Mitchell, John Lambrecht, Benji Herzfeld & Jess Miller. 3rd place team members - Nicole Hoffmann, Maria Tijerina, Fiona Selep, Thomas Pham and Nicole Zehner.
Jerry Awards Outstanding Musical - Big Fish Outstanding Supporting Performance - Amira Elsafy as The Witch Outstanding Supporting Performance - Bennett Artman as Karl the Giant Spirit Award Winner - Laura Poellmann
MARK HERZFELD EARNS VOLUNTEER GREMLIN AWARD Anyone who has entered Dominican’s auditorium or Little Theatre in the last 15 years has witnessed the impact of Mark Herzfeld. For almost two decades the Dominican Theatre Department has continued to grow and improve thanks in part to the volunteerism and endless support of Mark.
Mark Herzfeld & Bryn Van Beek ‘97
Mark, also a parent of five Dominican graduates, has been a constant means of support for the Theatre Department’s tech team helping on countless projects including designing and building new stage trap doors, creating a rigging system for moving lights, installing a new lighting system in the Little Theatre, researching lighting systems for the auditorium, designing a network for the auditorium’s LED lighting system and repairing the auditorium’s dimmer rack. He also volunteered his time and abilities to Dominican’s auction by designing, implementing and managing database
software that was used at the auction for almost 15 years. Dominican Theatre Tech Director Bryn Van Beek ’97 presented Mark with a plaque at Dominican’s Fine Arts Knight. “As a thank you and a sign of appreciation for all that Mark has done for Dominican, he has been awarded the first ever Volunteer Gremlin Award on Behalf of Dominican and the Theatre Department,” Van Beek said. “The Gremlin is given to a person who does all the things no one else wants to do, never in search of recognition. They are the last person working and does all of the things people know get done, but not by who. Mark embodies all of the hard work done by the Theatre Department and Dominican is better because of his work and support.”
Dominican Magazine
17
Athletics Update
1
2
2017 - 2018
KNIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS 3
4 18
5
Athletics Update
1 Hannah Garwood ’18, led the girls soccer team in with nine goals and helped lead the Knights to its highest finish in the Metro Classic since 2015. 2 Alanna Newsome ’18 led the girls basketball team averaging 13.9 points per game. The Knights finished in a tie for second in the conference and advanced to the WIAA Regional Final. 3 Samuel Yarmilnuk ’19 led the boys soccer team as team captain and was named Second Team All-Conference.
6
4 Abe Scruggs ’20 averaged 14.2 points and 3.3 assists per game for the boys basketball team. The Knights finished fourth in the Metro Classic and advanced to the WIAA Sectional SemiFinal game. 5 Kallie Theiler ’20 led the girls volleyball team with 274 digs and finished second in the conference in aces with 71. Theiler also recorded 190 kills in her second year as team captain. 6 Drew Dlugopolski ’19 led the Metro Classic Conference in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2017 with 786 yards and 9 scores. Dlugopolski was part of a Knights passing attack that led the conference in passing yards with 1,636 and was a unanimous First Team All-Conference choice and an All-State Honorable Mention choice.
7
7 Lauren Greenya ’18 finished fourth in the conference in strikeouts with 126, averaging 1.5 strikeouts per inning. Behind Greenya’s arm, the Knights softball team advanced to the Regional Final game for the first time since joining the WIAA.
8
8 John Hudak ’18 finished his senior season with a .380 batting average in 62 plate appearances with 10 RBI three doubles and two triples. 9 Iyana Simmons ’20 took second place in the High Jump at the WIAA Regional Meet with a jump of 4’8”. At the WIAA Sectional Meet, Simmons cleared 4’10” to finish sixth out of 14.
9 Photo by Jesse Weiler
Dominican Magazine
19
Athletics Update Jones Scores 1,000 Points Gacoby Jones ’18 reached a career milestone on January 30, 2018 when he recorded his 1,000th career point in a Dominican uniform. The achievement came during a 37 point effort in a 75-41 win over Shoreland Lutheran at home. Jones finished his career with 1,158 total points. Jones led the Knights in the 2017-2018 season with 20.3 points per game and 4.2 assists per game as Dominican finished 19-6 and advanced to the WIAA Sectional Semi-Final game.
All-Conference Team Selections Baseball First Team All-Conference Michael Vecitis – Utility
Golf Second Team All-Conference George Wong
Honorable Mention John Hudak - Catcher
Soccer - Boys Second Team All-Conference Sam Yarmulnik – Midfielder
Basketball - Boys First Team All-Conference Gacoby Jones
Honorable Mention Sam Keehan
Second Team All-Conference Abe Scruggs IV Basketball - Girls First Team All-Conference Alanna Newsome Second Team All-Conference Kalyn Sias-Chaney
Wong Takes Fifth at State
Honorable Mention Brianna Jordan Mikkalla Robertson
In his fourth consecutive appearance at the WIAA State Tennis Tournament in Madison, WI, Dominican senior George Wong capped off his career with a fifth-place finish in the division two singles bracket.
Football First Team All-Conference Drew Dlugopolski – Tight End Jalen Black – Outside Linebacker
After winning his first match 6-4, 6-1, Wong fell in the quarterfinals 6-2, 6-1. The senior rebounded by winning his final two matches to win the fifth-place bracket.
Second Team All-Conference Bo Bennett – Quarterback Sean Dlugopolski - Wide Receiver Phillip Jones - Defensive Back
Wong’s fifth-place finish comes a year after he finished fourth in the singles bracket as a junior. Wong qualified for state tennis all four years while at Dominican including first round exits in the doubles tournament as a freshman and the singles bracket as a sophomore.
Softball Second Team all-conference Lauren Greenya Olivia Mlada Honorable Mention Kate Poellmann Lucy Maier Tennis - Boys Second Team All-Conference George Wong Volleyball - Girls Honorable Mention Camille Jefferson Kallie Theiler
Honorable Mention John Hudak – Inside Linebacker Christian Vega - Offensive Line Ethan Lee - Running Back
Phillips, Holland Qualify for XC State Meet Junior Catherine Phillips and senior Ma’Rico Holland II represented Dominican at the WIAA State Cross Country Meet in Wisconsin Rapids, WI in October. The state berth was the first for both Phillips and Holland in cross country. Phillips finished eighth at the sectional meet to qualify for state. At the state meet, Phillips ran a time of 20:59.7 to finish 68th
18 20
out of 150 competitors. Holland finished fifth at the sectional meet to advance to the state meet. At state, Holland posted a time of 17:55.2 to finish 81st out of 152 competitors. The 2018 season marked the first season that a Dominican student-athlete qualified for state in cross country since 2006.
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
Five years removed from not having a season at all, Dominican Track & Field is trending up Just five years ago, in 2013, Dominican High School did not field a Track & Field team due to lack of interest and numbers. In 2014, the team had 12 athletes compete. Fast forward to 2018, Dominican sent 12 athletes, in nine different events, to the WIAA Sectional Meet in Whitewater, WI. That marked the largest contingent of Dominican track athletes at the WIAA Sectional Meet in over a decade. It’s safe to say the program is on the right track. After taking over the program in 2016, head coach Spencer Smith has worked to grow numbers to be comparable to the other Track & Field teams in the conference. Also an assistant football coach in the fall, Smith knew where to begin in the building process. “Numbers and depth are so important in track. It allows more event flexibility, competition in practice and then you don’t have to overwork the athletes by putting them in too many events,” Smith said. “Already being connected to the football team, I knew that was where I would have to start to grow this program. After football players started getting on board, more and more athletes have started to view track as a real option in the spring.” As word has gotten out about the Track team, numbers in the program have ballooned to more than 40. Not only has the team grown and found success along the way, but it has had an infusion of youth. Of the athletes that competed in 2018, 23 were freshmen or sophomores. And of the 12 athletes that advanced to the sectional meet, half were underclassmen and all but four will be returning next season. Dominican’s 2018 sectional qualifying events were: High Jump – Iyana Simmons ’20, Ma’Rico Holland ’18, 100M – Imani Walton ’21, 200M – Simon Biagui ’18, 4x200M Relay – Simmons ’20, Kalyn Sias-Chaney ’18, Alanna Newsome ’18, Brianna Jordan ’19, Biagui ’18, Noah Thomas ’20, Sean Smith ’20, Justin Daniels ’20, 4x100M Relay –Walton ’21, Sias-Chaney ’18, Newsome ’18, Jordan ’19, 3200M – Catherine Phillips ’19, Aidan Phillips ’21. “I am incredibly excited about the direction of the program,” Smith said. “All of our athletes improved as the season went on and most finished their seasons with personal records. We are going to do our best to wave the track flag and get as much participation as possible. There is so much talent walking in the hallways of Dominican, there is no reason we can’t compete at a very high level in our conference. The foundation has been built, now we just have to keep going.”
Simon Biagui ’18 finished 7th in the 200M at the WIAA Sectional Meet with at time of 23.98.
From left: Kalyn Sias-Chaney ’18, Brianna Jordan ’19, Iyana Simmons ’20, Alanna Newsome ’18
Justin Daniels ’20
Photo by Dan Dujmic
Dominican Magazine
21
CAMPUS MINISTRY: A TIMELINE OF SERVICE It was another full year in Campus Ministry with new initiatives on top of the annual retreats, liturgies and service programs. All of these programs remind students of the words of the founder of the Sinsinawans, Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli:
“Let us set out for any place where the work is great and difficult, but where also with the help of the One who sends us, we shall open the way for the Gospel.” From the Campus Minister Emmanuel! This word was belted over and over by our beautiful choir and our entire congregation during the Multicultural Day liturgy this April when Fr. Mike Bertram, Pastor, and Sam McClain, Gospel Choir Director, at St. Francis Assisi Parish joined us for Mass. The joy, the love of God, and the proclamation that indeed “God is with us,” was so present in our Dominican community as we celebrated our diverse cultures, backgrounds and gifts that form our Dominican family. This liturgy, the participation of our entire community in song and praise stood as a fitting capstone to a tremendous year in service, prayer, preaching and community for our Dominican family. From our Sophomores serving at the St. Ann’s Intergenerational Care Center, St. Adalbert’s Catholic School, and the Urban Ecology Center as part of our second year of our uKNIGHTed service program, to our Veritas team and friends leading over 125 middle school students on three different retreats, to our first delegation of students attending the National Catholic Youth Conference, it has
August
November 2 St. Francis Borgia Retreat Members of the Campus Ministry team hold a retreat at St. Francis Borgia for 90 students in 6th-8th grades.
been a year where God’s presence has truly been seen in our family, in our service and in our lives. I am blessed to conclude my third year serving as Campus Minister and am humbled daily to witness the selflessness of our students, the generosity of our donors, and the tireless dedication of each parent, faculty and staff member in our family. Emanuel, “God is present” in each of us and his light was shining in our community this year. That light was surely on a lampstand for all to see. May you be inspired as much as I was by Christ’s work in our community, through the hands, the service and the words of each member of our Dominican family. May the year ahead be filled with many blessings to you and your extended members of our Dominican family. Pace e Bene, Peace and All Good Nate Friday ‘09 Campus Minister
September
October
November 17-19 NCYC A group of Dominican students, sporting their Wisconsin pride, share their faith with 25,000 other teens at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, IN.
November
August 16 Employee Retreat
October 23 Kairos 19
November 13 St. Eugene Retreat
For the first time in Dominican’s history, Dominican’s faculty, staff and board members take part in a retreat at Cardinal Stritch University to prepare for the school year.
The junior class leaves for the first Kairos retreat of the year.
Members of the Campus Ministry team hold a retreat at Dominican for the St. Eugene’s 7th grade class. November 10 Freshman Day of Service
September 17 Senior Retreat - “The Journey”
The entire freshman class serves those in need in the Milwaukee area, learns about the pillars of Dominican life and how they can put their faith into action.
The senior class takes part in their final retreat as Dominican students at the Siena Retreat Center where they reflect on “The Journey” of four years at Dominican.
August 20 Back-to-School Mass Dominican begins its school year with the annual back-to-school Mass including a reflection by MaDonna Thelen ’67 who was celebrating her 50th class reunion. 22
September 20 First All-School Liturgy The Dominican student body celebrates a liturgy as a whole for the first time in the 20172018 school year.
October 29 St. Ben’s Meal The first St. Ben’s meal of the school year was prepared during open house and delivered that night.
January 30 Combined Liturgy with St. Monica’s As a part of Catholic Schools Week, Dominican shared in liturgy with St. Monica’s School.
January 17 Kairos 20 December 19 Toy Drive With the help of the Freshman Student Council, toys are given and gathered by the Dominican community and then donated to the House of Peace just in time for Christmas.
December
The second group of juniors leave for the final Kairos Retreat of the year.
February 14 Lent Begins With the theme “We won’t forget,” Campus Ministry leads the community in prayer experiences guiding the lenten journey and remembering the many needs of our world.
March 29 Holy Thursday Prayer Service A prayer service is held where students remembered victims of violence, demonstrated the power of prayer and kindness, and reflected on the Passion of Christ.
April 26 Multicultural Day Inspired by gospel choir director Sam McClain (above), the Dominican choir kicks off Multicultural Day with an energetic performance at Mass.
April 16 Sophomore Retreat The sophomore class comes together in a retreat at Cardinal Stritch University in their final retreat as underclassmen.
January
February
March
April
September - April uKnighted Service Program The uKnighted Service program brings freshman and sophomore students into the community to respond to the needs of the poor, the elderly and impoverished youth of Milwaukee. Service included work at the St. Ann’s Intergenerational Care Center, the Urban Ecology Center, St. Adelbert’s Catholic School, and the guests at the St. Ben’s Community Meal.
December 8 Immaculate Conception In continuing with tradition, Archbishop Listecki celebrates the Immaculate Conception Mass with the Dominican community, followed by the celebration of Grandparents Day. Dominican Magazine
23
Art Spotlight
WORKS OF ART Five Dominican art students won a Scholastic Art Award in the 2017-2018 school year. Winners are recognized by three levels of awards: Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention. Gold Key Award - Zicaru Hernandez ’20, Benjamin Herzfeld ’18 Silver Key Award - Brigid Jurgens ’19, Benjamin Herzfeld ’18 Honorable Mention - Zicaru Hernandez ’20, Mary Parlier ’20 (2 awards), Paul Budnowski ’18 (2 awards)
Cherry Phetleung ’19
John Lambrecht ’20 Mary Parlier ’20
24
Art Spotlight
Brigid Jurgens ’19
Jorge Hernandez ’18
Zicaru Hernandez ’20
Paul Budnowski ’18
Zicaru Hernandez ’20
Dominican Magazine
25
Do not lose sight of them; keep
SINSINAWA DOMINICAN SISTERS “We commission our students to develop a heightened sense of social responsibility and respect for human dignity based on the values articulated by our sponsoring congregation, the Sinsinawa Dominicans: Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, Partnership.” That is the final sentence of Dominican High School’s mission statement. In short, the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation is at the core of everything that is done at Dominican, for Dominican and by Dominican.
Creating the Convent
From the beginning of Dominican High School in 1956, the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters have had a presence at the school. In Dominican’s early years a majority of the teaching staff was comprised of sisters who lived on the third floor of the school. Like most Dominican teachers throughout the years, the sisters
Since its inception in 1956, Dominican High School has been connected with its sponsoring order, the Sinsinawa Dominicans. This connection has never been more tangible than the visible representation of the people who lived, taught and dedicated their life to the mission: The Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. In the 62-year history of the school, 133 sisters have been employed at Dominican High School and most lived on the school’s campus. For 12 years the sisters lived on the third floor of the school and since 1968 have called the convent on north campus home. Now, for the first time in Dominican’s history, there will be no visible reminder of the sponsoring congregation on campus as the final group of sisters moved out of the convent this past june. Image from the groundbreaking of the convent in 1967 with Sr. Clara (second from right)
26
them within your heart. -
Proverbs 4:21
SAY GOODBYE TO CONVENT were extremely dedicated to the school and spent every waking moment at Dominican. Now filled with labs, classrooms, choir and band rooms and the Little Theatre, the third floor used to be called home by the sisters. Showering in the locker rooms by the gym, eating in the cafeteria, praying in the chapel, sleeping on the third floor and teaching by day, the sisters were ever present at the school.
As the school’s size began to increase – enrollment grew to over 600 in the 1960s – more sisters came to work at Dominican. Twenty-three sisters worked at the school in the 1966-67 school year and it became clear that an alternative location was needed. Cue Sister Clara Blozis. Sr. Clara was a Prioress of the Sisters at the motherhouse in Sinsinawa, WI and was sent to Dominican in 1966 with a specific assignment: build a convent. “At that time we were primarily a congregation of teachers,” Sr. Clara said. “The idea was that this was a big school and it was going to keep growing and the convent was where we would need to be.” Building a convent seems like a straightforward task, however it was anything but that.
“Getting the convent built turned out to be quite the challenge, beyond anything anyone foresaw,” Sr. Clara said. With the blueprint of a state-of-the-art convent facility in hand, Sr. Clara soon realized there was little money with which to build a convent. So, luxuries like a fireplace, recreation areas, a chapel and even a kitchen were removed from the plans to cut costs, and brainstorming began on how to raise the appropriate funds. The sisters held events with the proceeds going to the Convent Building Fund. Sr. Ana Maria held two piano concerts in the Dominican auditorium. The Clancy Brothers, a popular Irish singing group, also held a concert in the auditorium. The sisters held brunches, rented out spaces in the school and received donations from members of the community to help reach their goal. In less than a year’s time, after countless hours of fundraising, working with the contractors, the architects, the village and the Archdiocese, ground was broken for the construction of a convent on June 8, 1967. On March 19, 1968 the cornerstone for the convent was laid and on October 6, 1968 a dedication for the Convent of the Paraclete, as it was named by the sisters, was held by Archbishop William E. Cousins. And with the help of the boys in Dominican’s senior class, the sisters moved a few hundred feet East into their new home. Dominican Magazine 27
of the congregation and would not be where it is today without them. By the grace of God and the continued support of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters and the Dominican community, the school will carry on what the sisters began. “That’s life and that’s change. It’s a different situation. You have wonderful lay people there that are taking over with the Dominican spirit. They are carrying on what we started,” Sr. Clara said. “We change, and who knows what the future holds. It’s all in God’s hands. Christ said ‘You have not chosen me, I have chosen you.’ He’s still choosing the people.”
“ That’s life and that’s change. It’s a different Dedication of the convent with Archbishop William E. Cousins
The sisters still needed to walk to the school for their meals and to pray in the chapel, but they weren’t sleeping where they worked anymore. Eventually some necessities were added to the convent. A full kitchen was added in the basement and a chapel was created on the first floor. In 2002 a Dominican student, Chet Kiedrowski ’03, made it his Eagle Scout project to landscape the exterior of the convent and give the sisters some green space to enjoy with a fenced garden. The Kiedrowski family continues to maintain the garden still today. “The convent did not have an area where the sisters could relax and enjoy the outdoors with a bit of privacy,” Chet’s mother, Deborah Kiedrowski, said. “It was quite the undertaking. Chet raised the money through donations and Treetops helped out. The sisters truly enjoyed it. It was sort of an oasis of peaceful seclusion on a very active campus. Sister Carla and Peggy often remarked how much they and the others enjoyed it.”
Carrying on the Mission As is the case across the country, the number of sisters is declining. Once amounting to almost 2,000 in the 1950s and 1960s, the Sinsinawa Dominicans have just over 400 remaining in their congregation. A combination of factors account for the decrease in numbers including the Second Vatican Council which concluded in December of 1965, a decrease in vocations and the growing average age of sisters. Currently the median age of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters is 80 and with about just one new sister joining each year, the number of sisters is getting smaller. As a result, fewer sisters have been able to be involved at Dominican High School. There has not been a sister on Dominican’s teaching staff since the 20132014 school year when Sr. Margarita Ryan retired. In late 2017, the Sinsinawa Dominican Corporate Board decided the carbon footprint was too large to justify the small number of sisters living in the convent. While it is sad to see such a large part of Dominican’s history move on, the school is grateful to have had the undying support
28
situation. You have wonderful lay people there that are taking over with the Dominican spirit. They are carrying on what we started. - Sr. Clara Blozis
”
It is now up to the Dominican community, faculty and staff to live and teach the Dominican mission as the sisters did for over 60 years. It is no easy task, but one that must be done to honor the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, the founder of the Dominican Order St. Dominic and the founder of the Sinsinawa Dominicans Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli. “To ensure the Dominican mission lives on for generations to come, we must see our respective position as not only a profession, but a vocation,” Dominican President Leanne Giese said. “We need to serve as the walking and talking examples in the spirit of St. Dominic and Fr. Mazzuchelli, remain rooted in the Dominican traditions and charisms, and proclaim the gospel through preaching and teaching as we journey forward together in faith and service.”
What’s Next? With a vacant convent as of July, Dominican must decide what to do with the building. Any re-purposing of the building would call for more than a half million dollars in renovations to bring the facility up to code. Several organizations have shown interest in a partnership and various options have been proposed, including: Daycare center Nonprofit retreat center Student boarding for international students Removal of the building Add green space Add athletic facilities
A Force to be Reckoned With
Emily (Hoeveller ’02) Keeling is chasing her dreams and empowering women to do the same. When doubt started to creep in, when her dreams seemed too big, too impossible, too expensive, Emily (Hoeveller ’02) Keeling would open her copy of “In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs” by Grace Bonney and tell herself ‘They did it. Why can’t I do it?’ Fueled by love, Emily achieved her dream in less than two years’ time. Her dream: to create a space for mental health and wellness where female empowerment is unleashed. Her motivation: her mother.
Emily has been a practicing mental health therapist for ten years. Graduating from Dominican in 2002, she earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Loyola University – Chicago and her Master’s in Counseling at Marquette University. After completing her 3,000 hours of training and receiving her license, Emily began working at Shore Clinic, Wauwatosa in 2011. She was comfortable there. She enjoyed where she worked, had her clients and a flexible schedule. But in May, 2016 everything changed. After a 12-year battle with cancer, Emily’s mother passed away.
Dominican Magazine
29
When it became clear that her mother’s health was declining, Emily moved her wedding from summer to May to make sure her mom was there for it. After gaining permission from the Catholic Church the ceremony was held in the hospital. The next day her mother passed. It was then she knew what she had to do.
yourself short,” Emily said. “We are destigmatizing mental health and giving people a place where it is comfortable versus a doctor setting where it might be stale or intimidating. And for any women, especially young women, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, a tough background or family situation, this is a place to go and to feel empowered and then find their path, their full potential.” Empowerment and reaching one’s full potential is the center’s primary message. On its website the phrase ‘You are a force to be reckoned with. Did you know that? We do.’ is the first thing viewers see on Elle Studio + Wellness’ main web page. In its hallways, the studio walls are full of framed pictures of confident young women. Many of the pictures are portraits of mothers of the employees that work there. Members of the Dominican community might recognize a young, confident portrait of the school’s “mom” – Pam “mama” Keller. “There’s a reason they are young in their pictures; they have their whole lives ahead of them and are full of potential.” Reaching potential was something Emily learned from her mother on a daily basis.
Pictures of Emily’s mother can be found in the studio and wellness center and on its website
“That first week of planning her funeral, I called my boss at Shore Clinic and said that I just feel like I have to create a place where I have a platform for my mom’s story and who she was,” Emily said. “She overcame so much and I want to help other women in that way. I immediately began conceptualizing this place and putting together a business plan.” “This place” is Elle Studio + Wellness. “Elle” is French for she and “She” is Emily’s mother – a subtle way to dedicate it to her. Filled with the motivation to do something her mother would be proud of, Emily sought to create a place that could destigmatize mental health and give a holistic approach to mental healing. In January, 2017 Emily took the challenge of starting a new business head on. She began applying for loans and searching for a location for it all to happen. When she came across a lot in the Third Ward area of Milwaukee that was merely a pile of rocks along the river, Emily thought it was perfect. “I saw the rubble and could feel it in my gut that this place had so much potential.” With the help of some loans and a White Box Grant from Milwaukee Emily was able to purchase the land and begin to build her dream from the ground up. In less than a year, the building was completed and in October, 2017, Elle Studio + Wellness opened its doors. Today Elle Studio + Wellness offers a variety of services including massage therapy, nutrition counseling, child care, mental health therapy – art therapy, yoga and eating disorder counseling. “The concept is that by participating in your own care and prioritizing yourself, you are seeking your full potential, you are not selling
30
“She definitely reached her full potential. She spent thirty years as a professor (at Marquette University), she is in the top three percent of women who are published in academia in the country and had a great relationship with her students. She’s just incredible.” The themes of empowerment, reaching potential and inclusiveness were learned from her family and then cultivated during her time at Dominican. “The concept of reaching your full potential, that is something that Dominican speaks to and encourages Pam Keller’s portrait at the Studio in its students as well. and Wellness center It’s an empowering place,” Emily said. “There’s no ‘you can’t’ message. Instead, you are provided more individual attention at such a crucial stage of life where you really need a support network around you, versus getting lost in the crowd.” There is no doubt that Emily has not gotten lost in the crowd. With her mother in her heart and in the essence of everything Elle Studio + Wellness stands for, she is extremely proud of where she has come in just two years and there is no telling how far it can take her. “It’s beyond my expectations when I was conceptualizing it,” she said. “It was an effort with myself, my family, my husband, my father, all being on the same page and supporting me. It was all in my imagination, I didn’t know what to expect, but it became so much more. ”
Faculty & Staff Updates Sr. Peggy Moves to Sinsinawa Motherhouse in 1986 as a religious studies teacher and then transitioned into a volunteer in the library. “Being part of Dominican was one of the best experiences of my life. I remember moving into the convent as one of thirteen Sisters living there. How quickly those years sped by,” Sr. Peggy said. Even as her role as a teacher decreased, Sr. Peggy could still be seen at nearly every school event supporting the Dominican community and its students.
In December, 2018, the Dominican community had to say goodbye to a dear friend, Sr. Peggy Brennan. Sr. Peggy was assigned to move to the Sinsinawa motherhouse in Sinsinawa, WI after living in the Sinsinawa Convent on north campus for over 30 years. Sr. Peggy began her tenure at Dominican
“Throughout the past thirty years, I have come to love the Dominican students, alumni, parents and friends who have given me fond memories,” she said. Dominican has been blessed to have Sr. Peggy as a member of the School community. She will be missed and the community wishes her nothing but happiness.
Dominican Named Top Workplace Employees were asked to complete a survey, rank different aspects of their employer and leave comments explaining why or why not their work environment is extraordinary.
President Leanne Giese, Principal Ed Foy and Board Chair Katie Mehan
Dominican High School has been named a 2018 Top Work Place in Southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. This is Dominican’s second Top Work Place award in the last three years. The Top Workplace award is “given in recognition of the region’s most admired employers, the businesses and organizations that offer their employees top-notch opportunities, flexibility and support,” according to the MJS.
One Dominican employee commented: “Dominican High school puts people-students and staff--first. We are given freedom and flexibility to try new things in our classrooms and are encouraged to have fun with each other and with our students. I can spend a majority of my time helping students move forward, rather than on doing tasks that do not contribute to student learning.” Dominican is grateful for undying support of its faculty, staff and everyone who makes Dominican an incredible community to be a part of !
Faculty & Staff Anniversaries
Dominican would not be the incredible place it is without the dedication and passion that it receives from all of its faculty and staff members. They are one of the biggest reasons Dominican is special. The following faculty and staff members are celebrating anniversaries at Dominican. We are so grateful for their commitment to Dominican’s mission.
25 Years Pam Mueller
Social Studies Teacher
20 Years Dave Gnadt
Social Studies Teacher
10 Years Megan Renner Math Teacher
Bryn Van Beek Tech Director
Dena Ottaway
Assistant Director of Finance
5 Years Jenna Bonofiglio Spanish Teacher
Dominican Magazine
31
Advancement Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Kathy Jablonowski a current Dominican parent, Kathy has served as a leader for the Fine Arts Booster committee, Dominican’s auction and the Admissions Feeder School Recruitment Team. She has volunteered endless hours to assist the Parent Association, Fine Arts, Athletic, and Admissions departments, as well as serving as a co-host for events that help our school raise much needed funds, such as our Knight Vision Capital Campaign and auction benefit parties. Kathy has consistently shined as the volunteer and cheerleader mom at the yearly school events which make Dominican so special, like Knightwalk, Homecoming, Powder Puff, Teacher Appreciation Week, Grandparents Day, Baccalaureate Mass and many, many more. From left: Mary Beth ’14, Bob, Hannah ’18, Kathy & Sarah ’16 Jablonowski
This year’s Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award recipient, Kathy Brauer Jablonowski, has served as a dedicated volunteer at Dominican High School for more than two decades. In fact, 26 years ago, Kathy brought her boyfriend, now husband, to Dominican’s auction to meet a few of her family members for the first time, as well as to volunteer at the event.
Throughout the countless ways that Kathy has given of her time and talents to Dominican, she has never done it for recognition. Kathy has served as a volunteer for the greater good of the students and school community. Like Sr. Duchesne, for whom this award is named, Kathy truly exemplifies Dominican’s five core values through her words and actions, and consistently goes over and above to enhance the lives of our students in any way possible.
As a member and school parent of St. Monica Parish, Kathy promoted Dominican High School to parishioners and fellow parents prior to her children attending. For the past 9 years as
The Dominican community is beyond grateful for Kathy’s dedication and service and we are a better school because of her positive spirit.
DISTINGUISHED
ALUMNI AWARDS
The Dominican High School Distinguished Alumni Awards honor graduates who exemplify our five core values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership. Recognition is awarded to individuals who carry forth and support the Dominican mission through professional, leadership and service achievements.
Dominican High School is proud to announce this year’s award recipients: 2018 Distinguished Alum of the Year
2018 Young Alum of the Year
Rebecca Jones ’79
Aaron Schmidt ’01
Rebecca Jones has been preaching and teaching the Gospel, carrying out the Sinsinawa Dominican mission. After receiving her Bachelors from Loyola University Chicago and Masters from Marquette University, she served as a principal for 22 years in the Milwaukee Archdiocese. Currently under her leadership, St. Eugene School has received four Exemplary Recognition Awards. Rebecca is a recipient of the 2018 Herb Kohl Principal Leadership Award. She is a passionate advocate of Dominican in her personal and professional life seeing her stepson, Joseph O’Keeffe graduate from Dominican in 2005 and is preparing for her daughter Rose to join Dominican’s class of 2022.
Aaron Schmidt received his Bachelor’s degree from Emmanuel College in both Chemistry and Biology. He completed his Ph.D. in Virology at Harvard Medical School. Currently, Aaron serves as an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunobiology at Harvard Medical School. His research may help in the design of novel vaccines, including a “universal influenza vaccine.” Aaron’s contributions to the medical field have been featured in multiple publications. He has served as a mentor for the Exceptional Research Opportunities Program for underrepresented minorities. Aaron remains involved with Dominican through his contributions to the Theatre Department and participation in Alumni Career Day.
Please join us at Dominican on Friday, August 17 for the Alumni and Friends Reunion from 5 - 7 p.m. to honor this year’s award recipients. The Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Contact Anne Rice at arice@dominicanhighschool.com for more information.
32
Advancement
BRAVO! A KNIGHT ON BROADWAY AUCTION A SMASH HIT A record number of Dominican alumni return to walk the red carpet at the 38th annual auction: A Knight on Broadway Dominican’s 38th Annual Dinner and Auction on April 21st proved to be “One Singular Sensation,” an event that will stay in everyone’s Memory forever. Over 350 guests, including a record number of alums (over 100!) walked the red carpet, took photos with students dressed as Broadway characters and participated in raffles and auctions to put Dominican in the spotlight, making the evening all about “What I Did for Love.” Afterwards, guests enjoyed The Music of the Night at the post-party Cabaret, with many saying, “I Could’ve Danced All Night.” Past parent, Dave Porter was the winner of Loser’s Bingo, donating his $1,000 cash prize back to Dominican. Another
Scholarship speaker Elisa Guzior ’18
past parent, Mary Lee Walloch was the winner of two Marcus Center for the Performing Arts season tickets when her raffle ticket had the winning song “Oh, What a Night” from Jersey Boys. The scholarship portion of the evening, sparked by a moving speech from senior, Elisa Guzior, raised $170,000 for scholarship funding. Thank you to our many committee chairs, especially to our Decorating Chairs, Mary Pesich ’78 and Julie Dlugopolski who transformed our school into a Broadway Theater. A standing ovation to the 2018 Auction Co-Chairs, Bob and Kathy Jablonowski and Bob and Kristin Kuesel for giving us such an entertaining theme and an event that raised close to $300,000 for Dominican. Encore, Encore!
Brauer Family
Auction co-chairs, Bob and Kathy Jablonowski and Bob and Kristin Kuesel Photos by Kate Jurgens
Dominican Magazine
33
Someone To Know
Bill gehl ’64
We checked in with Dominican alumni from each decade to see what they are up to. Here is what they had to say. The University of Pennsylvania
Education: B.A. in economics, University of Notre Dame; J.D. from UWMadison Law School, M.B.A. in Finance, The Wharton School of Business of
Resides: Whitefish Bay since 1990
Tom Czaja ’72 Education: B.S. Criminal Justice, UW – Milwaukee; FBI National Academy 168th Session; Certified Public Manager, UWMadison Resides: Mequon, WI Family: Wife Cathy Current Job: Statewide Director of Emergency Communications for the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Favorite part of your job: Working collaboratively to make Wisconsin a safer State.
Family: Wife Carol, children, Wil (24), and Annelise (22) Current job: I am semi-retired having served as Chairman, President and CEO of Gehl Company in West Bend, WI from 1992 until the company was sold in 2009. I am currently Chairman of FreightCar America, Chicago, IL, and a Director of Astec Industries, Chattanooga, TN. I am also an owner of Interstate Batteries of Southeastern Wisconsin. Role models: My grandfather, Mike Gehl, one of the original founders of Gehl Co. in 1903.
First job: Milwaukee Journal – Paper Carrier and Station Captain Favorite Dominican memory: Senior sleep out on the north lawn of Dominican
Resides: Shorewood, WI
Dominican teacher you admired most: The teacher I admired most was Fr. Jerry Dominiak, who became our Pastor and friend many years later at St. Cecilia’s in Thiensville.
Family: Husband Brian Varick; married 25 years
If you could change one thing or done something differently during your time at Dominican, what would it be: Spending less time working and more time with extracurricular activities. Favorite words of wisdom: Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Show you are binge watching: MASH Most meaningful accomplishment: Marrying a wonderful woman and my best friend. Serving the community as a law enforcement officer for 39 years and as a Chief of Police for 18 Years. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Enjoy your time at Dominican and carry the values and principals instilled in you at Dominican for the rest of your life.
34
Favorite pastime/hobby: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time at our summer home on Big Cedar Lake with our family, and winter months in Nevada at our home in the desert. Show you are binge watching: The Americans on Netflix Most meaningful accomplishment: I feel my most meaningful accomplishment, other than raising two great kids, was rescuing Gehl Company from near bankruptcy in 1992, preserving 1,000 jobs, and selling it as a consistently profitable company for $450 million in 2009. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Be patient, explore many new opportunities while you are young and work hard. Find what you love to do and it won’t be just a job. Read “Principles” by Ray Dalio, contains so much good advice on how to be successful.
Jenny McMahon-Varick ’84 Education: B.S. from Boston College, Carroll School of Management
Role models: Colin Powell
Favorite Dominican memory: My best memory of Dominican is the Honors English class taught by Sister Athenasia. She was a wonderful teacher who inspired my lifelong love of reading.
Current job: Owner of McMahon Sales Inc. of WI, Manufacturers Representative Agency. Founded Company with my father, joining in February 1989. Favorite part of your job: I thrive on being an entrepreneur, working with global companies, and providing products in a business-tobusiness sales environment. Our agency has specialized in selling to medical equipment manufacturers, providing key components from the manufacturers we represent that ultimately are used in products that touch peoples lives, often at critical moments (MR and CT scanners, X-ray equipment, etc.) Role models: I was blessed with having several at key points in my life, but the most influential were my parents. They both instilled a strong sense of faith, responsibility, adaptability to change and stewardship. They provided an environment where I developed a strong sense of self. My mom, Anne (from the very first graduating class at Dominican), added a love of reading, the arts, and a constant desire to continue to learn. My father, Duke, nurtured
my entrepreneurial spirit, empowering me very early in my professional career to go ahead and try and learn from the experience no matter the outcome, succeed or fail. He also shared a great love of music. He constantly encouraged playfulness and laughter to balance the seriousness in the challenges life inevitably brings. Favorite Dominican Memory: Many of my favorite memories surrounded choir and theater, and the wonderful friends with whom I shared those experiences, participating in all the musicals during in my four years, both on stage and in the costume crew. Another of my favorite memories was my senior retreat weekend. It was a wonderful blend of faith and friendship. I still have the notes and letters from friends, family, and those I shared the retreat with. What Dominican teacher have you become most like: There were two whom I feel I carried with me from Dominican; Duffy Kasum and Susan Goulee. Favorite words of wisdom: Remember to breathe. Most meaningful accomplishment: Celebrating 25 years of marriage with my husband. I have been blessed having him in my life for nearly 30 years. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Remember to trust your inner voice. Take advantage of every opportunity you can to experience new places, cultures and people. Pursue your passions, when faced with challenges, keep going.
Dave Beyer ’96
Elizabeth Ziemer ’11 If you could change one thing or done something differently during your time at Dominican, what would it be: The one thing that I wish we could have done differently was win State in Baseball. Our 1995 varsity baseball team had lots of talent, depth and was a very close team. We should have competed for the championship but fell short in first round. We still talk about it today.
Education: B.A. in Mass Communication, Minor in Coaching, Concordia University Wisconsin Resides: Miami, Florida Family: My Wife, Sebrina – We met through the NBA. She worked for the Chicago Bulls for 20 years as the Director of Public Relations. Three sons, Brady (12), Jordan (3) Bryce (3) Current job: I am currently the Director of Basketball Operations for the Miami Heat and the Assistant General Manager of the Sioux Falls Skyforce (The Miami Heat’s G-League Team). Favorite part of your job: Having the opportunity daily to learn and observe from Hall of Fame Legend Pat Riley. Role models: My Father, Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, Jim Pashke Favorite Dominican memory: Making it to State in Baseball both my junior and senior years.
Favorite words of wisdom: Coach Riley has a quote in his office that has stuck with me: “Hard work doesn’t guarantee you anything but without it you don’t stand a chance.” Most meaningful accomplishment: Turning a one-year video room internship back in 2002-2003 with the Miami Heat into a 16-year career so far. Will be entering my 17th season with the Heat in 2018-2019 season. Words of advice for current Dominican students: I would tell them the quote hanging in Coach Riley’s office: “Hardwork doesn’t’ guarantee you anything but without it you don’t stand a chance.” This quote is true for anything that you may do in life. You have to be willing to put in the hours and do the things you may not want to do. This will happen as you are employed at an entry-level position, but begin to devise a plan for yourself and visualize where you want to go in your career. Find a career that you are passionate about. Another piece of advice that I would give to the students is to have a “growth mindset.” Always be willing and open to learning and adapting to change.
night, waiting for the curtain to go up and hearing the orchestra play the first notes, I remember the joy of being a small part of a truly awesome and beautifully talented group of individuals.
Education: B.A. in Psychology and Fine Art, St. Norbert College, M.S. in Art Therapy with a Concentration in Clinical Counseling, Mount Mary University Resides: New Berlin, WI Family: Family plays a huge role in my life. My mother is the most beautiful human being I know, and she is my rock. Current job: Art therapist at a psychiatric behavioral health hospital. Also working part-time at an assisted living facility in New Berlin, facilitating art therapy groups for the residents. Most recently, I have reached out to a hospice program to volunteer as an art therapist for patients and their families.
What Domincan teacher have you become most like: I would like to think that I have become like Mrs. Mary Gehr. She has always been such a strong and inspiring woman, keeping art as an integral part of her life and using it to touch the lives of her students. I hope that I bring that same level of passion and love with me as I work with each of my patients. Favorite words of wisdom: YOU ARE ENOUGH. Whatever we go through in life, it is always important to remain kind to ourselves, because each and every one of us is beautiful, talented and worthy of love and respect.
Most meaningful accomplishment: I am very proud of myself for earning my Masters degree, but especially for being awarded and establishing the first ever art therapy internship at a nearby correctional institution. I facilitated art therapy groups with incarcerated men and women for a full Favorite part of your job: Art is a semester and completed my Masters beautiful tool and it is so special when thesis on art therapy in corrections it helps connect and heal people. I love and the need for unconditional positive seeing art therapy reach individuals regard in the therapeutic fields. on a very unique level, bolstering selfesteem and increasing self-awareness Words of advice for current and personal insight. Domincan students: I would advise students to always know that they are Favorite Domincan memory: I recall worthy of love and respect, and to being a part of the cast of Dominican’s continue challenging yourselves at any production of “Les Miserables” my age to learn new things, explore and freshman year. Backstage on opening grow.
Makda Fessahaye ’07
Milwaukee most of my life.
Education: B.S. in Communication Studies, Northwestern University; J.D., Marquette University Law School
as Assistant Legal Counsel and primarily practice employment law and public records law.
Resides: I recently moved to Madison, WI after living in
Role models: I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by people of various backgrounds serve as role models and mentors in different capacities. Of course, my parents are extremely influential in the person I’ve become and who I am growing into. Without their sacrifice, and push for excellence, I would not be where I am.
Family: My parents, Fessahaye Mebrahtu and Tsebaot Hailemichael live in Brown Deer, WI. I have two younger siblings; Natan is a rising sophomore at Dominican High School, and Naod, is entering the 8th grade at St. Robert Catholic School in Shorewood, WI. Current job: I began working for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in September 2014 soon after graduating law school. I currently serve
Favorite part of your job: I love working with and interacting with people of all employment levels throughout the Department of Corrections. It keeps the work interesting and keeps me on my toes.
First job: My first job was to babysit for the now Dominican alumni, Jacob and Liam ScobeyPolacheck back when I was in middle school. Favorite Dominican memory: My personal favorite memory was my freshman audition for the musical “Footloose.” After seeing Dominican perform
“Ragtime” in the eighth grade, I decided that I would try my luck at auditioning for “Footloose” my freshman year. Having never had voice, acting or dance lessons in my life, I had no idea what the next four years would bring. Participating in the program allowed me to express myself with a different confidence and presence that I did not have before. I often refer back to my theatre days in my current practice as an attorney. Favorite pastime/hobby: I sing! I sing in the gospel choir at All Saints Catholic Church. What’s playing in your car stereo: I try to listen to the latest music, but I always fall back on listening to John Legend. Words of advice for current Dominican students: The Dominican network is large and generous. Use that to your advantage, and don’t burn bridges. You never know what opportunities will come in the future, where you’ll need the help of the Dominican network.
Dominican Magazine
35
Alumni Updates
2 3
1
4
1960s
1980s
Hugh Murphy ’69 recently appeared in the Musical, “Ragtime.” He also worked as Steve Martin’s stand-in during the taping of the Netflix Comedy Special “Steve Martin & Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life.”
In May, the Classes of 1987 and 1988 celebrated their 30th and 31st reunions together at Libby Montana’s. (2)
1970s David Stack ’72 will retire in July after 40 years of working in Information Technology for the University of Wisconsin, first at the UW-Milwaukee campus and then at the UW System Administration offices in Madison. Future plans include attending the Burning Man Festival and biking cross country. Rebecca Jones ’79, principal at St. Eugene’s School in Fox Point, WI, was a recipient of the 2018 Herb Kohl Educational Foundations Principal Leadership Award. This award recognized her for setting high standards for instruction, achievement, and character, and creating a climate to best serve students, families, staff, and community. (1) Marianne Buth ’79 Modl retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 36 years of delivering mail in the Milwaukee, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point and River Hills neighborhoods.
36
In February of 2018, Lorraine (Jules ’89) McDowell earned a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Walden University to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.
1990s Andrew Rajec ’92 graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with his Master of Business Administration degree this past May. Andrew was also inducted into the Business Honors Society, Beta Gamma Sigma ,for being in the top 20 percent of his class. (3)
2000s Brandon Culpepper ’02 is the founder of PeppNation Sports Leadership Camps that provides mentoring to student athletes as they explore the possibilities of higher education. Since 2012, PeppNation has served over 2,000 children (3rd – 12th grade) and their high school senior athletes have earned over $4 million in scholarships. Catherine (Linn ’03) Troncone just completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from Xavier University. She
5 currently lives in Cincinnati with her husband Steve and daughter, Cecilia Mary, who was born April 26, 2018. (4) Eileen Sather ’04 recently moved to Bend, Oregon where she is a faculty member in the Humanities Department at Central Oregon Community College. Austin Haynes ’06 received her M.B.A. from Mount Mary University and is currently a Financial Aid Counselor/Loan Coordinator at Mount Mary. She also serves on the Black Catholic Association Steering Committee with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. (12) David Labinski ’06 led his bowling team, Red Carpet Lanes, with a 2,129 all events total, at the 2018 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships. Andrea (Rindt ’06) Viitala and her husband Bryan welcomed their first baby, Erik John on March 9th, 2018. (5)
Alumni Updates
8 11 6
9
7 Katrina Galka ’07 will be making her European debut next season at Vienna State Opera House in Austria in the world premiere of “Die Weiden.” Chris Walloch ’07 married Marlee Turim on December 16, 2017 at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Fox Point, WI. (6) Paul Gallo ‘08 was named Intern of the Year at UW Madison in the Department of Anesthesiology where he is in his second year of residency. Paul earned his undergraduate degree from Marquette University and went on to Medical School at Georgetown University. (7)
2010s Jessie Bazan ’10 started a new position as the Program Associate for the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural research where she will be working with two new grant projects that encourages vocation and calling in congregational life.
10 Maggie O’Neil ’11 graduated summa cum laude with a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. After taking the bar, she will be joining Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York City as a first year associate. In January ’19 Maggie will spend a year clerking for a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. (8)
12 Emily St. Onge ’14 graduated summa cum laude from Beloit College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental Justice & Citizenship and a minor in Anthropology. She has also been accepted into the Mortar board Senior Honors Society and Phi Beta Kappa.
Sadie Piatt ’14 graduated from Emmanuel College with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics in May. This fall she Patty Bolan ’13 through-hiked the Pacific will continue her education at Harvard Crest Trail for four months from July to November and solo hiked in Patagonia for 15 pursuing her Ph.D. in Biophysics. days in January. (10) Erin Desing ’15, Annie Mattix ’15 and Rachel Rice ’15 were inducted into Lambda Robert Petnkeu ’13 moved to New York Pi Eta, the honors society for the College of after he was one of eight people hired by Communication, at Marquette University. (11) Ford Motor Company as a Field Operations Zone Manager in the Ford College Austin Moutry ’15, a junior at Marquette Graduated Program. University, created his own clothing line called POisE (Positive Outlook is Everything) Sydney Manista ’14 graduated with an engineering degree in May from Notre Dame. that promotes positivity. One quarter of the She has accepted a position at Raytheon in proceeds are donated to charity. (9) Massachusetts.
Dominican Magazine
37
In Memory We join in prayerful remembrance of those in the Dominican community who have died. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Thomas Aliota, father of Sandy ’66. Katherine Almond ’87, sister of David Denton ’85. Thomas Batchelor, father of Mark ’83, Scott ’86, Jeff ’88 and Cathleen ’90. Judith Bichanich, mother of George ’77, Mike ’79, Jeff ’81 and Karen ’82. Dan Conley ’66, father of Tina ’94. Josephine Conole, mother of Brian ’73, Kathy ’68 and Mary ’75. Scott Czepulonis ’72, brother of Gwen Mickelson ’68. Amy Lee Ehr ’81 Armin Engelmann, father of Julie ’85. Bernard Flatley, father of Tim ’75. Christopher Gahn, brother of Beth ’69 and Christine ’66.
Lucille Gerrity, mother of Joseph ’70, Michael ’71, Daniel ’73, Maureen ’75, Karen ’76, Sharon ’76 and Patrick ’77.
Sabina Silver, mother of Peter ’80, Barb ’81 and Karen ’84.
Isabel Gomez, father of Sandra ’87.
Alan Striepling ’68, brother of Pattie ’69 and Maribeth ’70.
Thomas Holubowicz ’79, father of Rachel ’02.
Patricia Zita Petrie, mother of Kathleen ’67, Bridget ’69 and Robert Patrick ’73.
Morris Katz, father of Mynette ’75, Michael ’77, Maureen ’79 and Mark ’81
Susan Mary Porupcan ’70
Virginia Lesperance, mother of Karen ’73 and Mark ’80. Martin McIsaac, brother of Michael ’69 and Mary ’75. Roy Nelson, father of Paula ’87. Robert Overland Sr., father of Robert ’92.
Ruth Power, mother of Kathryn ’61, William ’66 and John ’72. Geraldine Varona ’83, sister of Angelica ’82 and Joyce ’85. Peter Vebber ’63, brother of Tom ’60, Suellen ’64, Mary ’67, Michael ’70, Stephen ’72 and John ’76.
Margaret Reichhart, mother of Joan ’80.
Alejandro Vinluan, father of Sharon ’78 and Jacqueline ’80
Mary Reilly, mother of Mark ’70, John ’73, Mary ’74, Patrick ’75, Nora ’77 and Peggy ’86.
Joseph Vitucci, father of Barbara ‘70, Kathryn ’68, Joseph II ’72, Ann Marie ’79 and Patrice ’83.
Please inform us about the death of a loved one in the Dominican community by contacting Anne Rice at arice@dominicanhighschool.com.
38
8.20
MON
35th Annual Bill Crowley Scholarship Golf Outing Monday, August 20
CALENDAR 7.24
TUE
Knight at the Beer Garden Estabrook Park Bier Garten
Join us from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Estabrook Park Bier Garten to catch up with old friends and meet new Dominican families. All Dominican families, alumni and friends are welcome!
8.17 FRI
Alumni & Friends Reunion
Dominican High School
Join us from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for music, raffles, tours, food, drinks and the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. For more details or to RSVP, visit: dominicanhighschool.com/reunionweekend
8.19
SUN
Back to School Mass
Dominican Auditorium
Ring in the new school year with an all community liturgy at Dominican at 9:00 a.m. After Mass, stay for donuts and coffee. Everyone is welcome to join!
8.20
MON
35th Annual Bill Crowley Scholarship Golf Outing
Ozaukee Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Ozaukee Country Club with alumni, family and friends. Then join us for dinner and an auction. Visit dominicanhighschool.com/golfouting for more information.
9.21 FRI
Knightwalk
Dominican/Whitefish Bay Area
Dominican’s annual fundraiser culminates in a six-mile walk around Whitefish Bay where students show off their Dominican spirit.
9.28 FRI
Homecoming Football Game
Nicolet Football Field
Get in the homecoming spirit and cheer on the Knights football team as they take on Burlington Catholic Central at home.
10.5-13
Fri-Sat
Fall Musical
Dominican Auditorium
Join us as Dominican Theatre kicks off the season with its musical, written in, and taking place in the woods of Wisconsin:The Spitfire Grill.
11.1-4
Fall Play
Thu-Sun Dominican Auditorium Join us for Dominican Theatre’s second performance of the year Almost, Maine by John Cariani. Almost, Maine inventively explores the mysteries of the human heart, touching audiences with laughter, heartbreak and hope.
12.7 FRI
Immaculate Conception Liturgy/Grandparents Day Dominican Auditorium
Celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with the Dominican community. Grandparents of our current students are invited to join us for Mass and a reception afterwards.
Dominican Magazine
39
Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Milwaukee, WI Permit #0188
120 E Silver Spring Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
ALUMNI & FRIENDS REUNION WEEKEND August 17 - 20
Alumni & Friends Reunion Friday, August 17th, 5-7 p.m. Distinguished Alumni Awards at 6:30 p.m.
CLASS ReunionS Saturday, August 18th
Back to School Mass Sunday, August 19th, 9 a.m.
35th Annual Bill Crowley Scholarship Golf Outing Monday, August 20th, 12 p.m. For more information on Dominican’s Alumni & Friends Reunion Weekend, please visit our website, dominicanhighschool.com/reunionweekend or contact Anne Rice at (414) 332-1170 ext. 173 arice@dominicanhighschool.com.