Dominican Magazine - Summer 2020 by Dominican High School

DOMINICAN SUMMER 2020

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Faced with unprecedented circumstances, Dominican made the best of a transition to an online instruction format for the final three months of the school year.

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Masks On, Hats Off Dominicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional hat toss photo looked a little different this year due to social distancing guidelines and mandatory masks, but the grads were just happy to celebrate after postponing graduation until July. Photo by Spencer Smith

All Are Welcome Archbishop Listecki gives the homily during the first ever North Shore Catholic Schools Mass held at Dominican High School. More than 1,200 people attended the Mass from five schools. Photo by Spencer Smith

From the President Dominican Family & Friends, The 2019-2020 academic school year presented several unique challenges for our school community. Throughout every situation, our mission and sense of purpose remained strong, as did our reliance on the core principles by which our sponsoring order, the Sinsinawa Dominicans, was founded upon. The pandemic forced us to rapidly transition to virtual instruction and rely almost completely on online resources for the final quarter of the year. Our oneto-one laptop program and various technology programs and platforms, in conjunction with our incredibly gifted and dedicated faculty and staff, made it as smooth as possible. Our students quickly learned to manage their academic course-load using completely different methods of instruction. And although some thrived, many students struggled with virtual learning because instant feedback from teachers as well as interaction with peers is what makes the classroom learning environment so successful. From the onset, we knew it would be especially important to find ways to ensure the Dominican experience would continue to be one which celebrated each student by Name, by Need and by Gift, and our faculty and staff did this exceptionally well! An article in this magazine shares many of the ways we brought fun and joy to our students. Dominican’s largest fundraiser of the year also occurred during the final quarter. Many hours were spent debating whether we could successfully transition this integral event to an online-only experience. As it turned out, the 2020 Auction became a defining Dominican moment. The virtual event, which was 90 minutes in length, had the highest alumni participation rate and generated more revenue than any previous auction. During a time when our nation was filled with uncertainty and division, the Dominican community showed more dedication and support than ever before.

Racial injustice throughout our country, particularly over the past few months, provided opportunities for deeper conversations with our current students, families and alumni. We were called to reflect on our Catholic social teachings and our responsibility to live out the gospel message. In the year ahead, we will have more open dialogue with our faculty and staff and work toward creating a more inclusive environment for our entire student-body. We celebrated the Class of 2020 Commencement in July on North Campus. By following the rules of the North Shore Health Department, we were able to make this monumental event a possibility for our amazing students and families. On August 19th, Dominican intends to return to in-person instruction. Studies show that virtual learning is not nearly as effective for most students, and many students are already experiencing achievement gaps. Mental health issues tend to increase during virtual learning due to isolation, loss of relationships and those everyday experiences that make the high school experience meaningful. We are fortunate to have the space and capacity size to make it happen at Dominican. Our Return to School Plan follows the guidelines and best practices indicated by the CDC, DPI and NSHD, and we are excited to bring our community back. The pandemic has caused all of us to slow down and take time to more fully appreciate the many gifts we have in our lives. Dominican is thriving today because of the leadership of our Board of Directors, as well as former members, alumni, past and present parents who share their wisdom and expertise. I continue to be inspired by the generosity and compassion of the Dominican community and am so very honored to serve and to be a part of. With gratitude and thanks,

Leanne Giese President Past Parent Current Parent

Board of Directors

Special thanks to our 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Officers Ida Androwich ’60 PhD, RN, FAAN Professor Emerita Loyola University Chicago Theresa Barry * Chair Vice-President, Student Affairs Carroll University Louise Berg ’79 Co-Owner/Producer – Editor 1eleven1 LLC Doug Brown* Retired Brian Conole ’73 * Senior Vice President Bank of America

Mark Darnieder Jr. ’06 Associate Attorney Darnieder & Sosnay John Desing * Vice Chair Financial Advisor Morgan Stanley David Dlugopolski ’85 Co-owner Outdoor Lighting Construction Co., Inc. John Dunn Attorney - VP of Investment & Advisory Services Northwestern Mutual

Paul Engibous ’74 Assistant Professor School of Dentistry Marquette University Cara Fuller Director, Customer Operations Support WEC Energy Group Leanne Giese * President Dominican High School Tsebaot Hailemichael Chemist Bostik, Inc. Sr. Mary Howard Johnstone, OP

Sr. Erica Jordan, OP * Sinsinawa Sponsorship Council Liasion Katie Mehan ’75 * Retired Past Board Chair Arthur Phillips * Special Counsel Foley & Lardner LLP Christine Rice ’93 Shareholder Attorney, President Simpson & Deardorff, S.C. Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck ’86 Director of Corporate Programs/ Corporate Responsibility Johnson Controls * Executive Members

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Doing Some Yard Work A few lucky seniors received a visit from Dominican’s Knight Mascot in the spring as he dropped off their “Graduating Senior” yard signs. Photo by Joe Grady

In This Issue

DOMINICAN

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Dominican High School publishes Dominican Magazine for alumni, past parents, current families and friends.

CONTRIBUTORS Lauren Cazares Julie Dlugopolski Edward Foy Leanne Giese Christine Hudak Claudia Martin Spencer Smith MAGAZINE DESIGN & LAYOUT Spencer Smith, Communications Manager PHOTOGRAPHY Indicated by photo credits

FEATURES

CLASS OF 2020

After postponing its graduation ceremony, Dominican was able to celebrate the Class of 2020 in July in a beautiful outdoor event.

DOMINICAN GOES VIRTUAL When all schools were forced to cease in-person instruction in March, Dominican’s teachers and students banded together to make the most of a difficult situation.

PLUS 12 CAMPUS BUZZ 16 21 CAMPUS MINISTRY 31

MEGA MASS

In what has affectionately become known as “Mega Mass” Dominican hosted the first ever North Shore Catholic Schools Mass for more than 1,200 people during Catholic Schools Week.

HONORING COLLEGE GRADS Dominican honors its alumni that were forced to celebrate their college graduations in unconventional ways after commencement ceremonies were moved to virtual platforms.

THEATRE SOMEONE TO KNOW

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ATHLETICS ALUMNI UPDATES

On the Cover: Members of Dominican’s Academic Staff, Principal Edward Foy, Social Studies teacher Dave Gnadt, Math teacher Megan Renner and English teacher Kristyn Wiencek recreate a video call with seniors Sean Dlugopolski, Lily Maier, Iyana Simmons, Sean Smith and Sunshine Tularnon. Each senior pictured earned high honors in the second semester that was taught largely in an online format. Photos by Spencer Smith

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

Hats Off to the Class of 2020! In their four years, Dominican students have a lot to look forward to: retreats, dances, theatre performances, and sporting events, but nothing means more than the culmination of all of their hard work during high school celebrated at graduation. When the coronavirus pandemic began to sweep the country in the spring, not only did it strip away the final three months of their senior year, it also forced their graduation ceremonies to be postponed. Thankfully, Dominican was able to reschedule its commencement ceremonies to July to properly honor the Class of 2020. On July 23 and 24, a massive tent took over Dominicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Campus to become a haven for the senior class and their families, where they were given the time and recognition they all earned and deserved. While it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the most traditional timeline or ceremony, it was a blessing to be able to honor all that the Class of 2020 has meant to the Dominican community. Dominican will forever remember the Class of 2020 and wishes them the best of luck in the future.

Our Seniors!

2020 CO-VALEDICTORIANS & SALUTATORIAN The co-valedictorians of the Class of 2020 are John Lambrecht, son of Beth and James, and Mary Parlier, daughter of Sarah and Matthew. John and Mary achieved a grade point average of 4.245 through seven semesters at Dominican. John will attend the University of WisconsinMadison and plans to study Electrical Engineering. Mary will attend Mount Mary University and will study Mathematics and Secondary Education. The salutatorian is Emma Kuss, daughter of April and Chris. Emma achieved a grade point average of 4.243 through seven semesters at Dominican and will attend Drake University where she plans to complete the PharmD/MBA degree program.

Photo by Beth Manley

2020 LEGACY STUDENTS (Left to right): Emma Lijewski, Barbara (Bronikowski) Lijewski ’79, Lily Maier, Louis Maier IV ’85, Mitchell Rouse, David Hudak ’85, Beth (Konczal) Rouse ’86, Charles Hudak, Kelly Maszk ’86, Christine (Pender) Hudak’ 84, Riley Maszk, Megan (Cooley) Maszk ’87, David Dlugopolski ’85, Sean Dlugopolski, Beth (Bronikowski) Lambrecht ’86, Jack Desing, Jayne (Coonan) Desing ’85, John Lambrecht Teenasia Scobey-Polacheck, Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck ’86

Class of 2020 Excerpts from the Co-Valedictorian Graduation Speeches Co-Valedictorian Address by Mary Parlier If you look in our handy dandy yearbook (which looks GREAT by the way), you’ll find that each of the seniors chose a quote they enjoyed or felt called to in some way to put underneath their picture in the back. My quote ended up being one from the Christmas movie, “Elf,” in which Buddy the Elf says, “I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite!” And that quote couldn’t summarize my view and absolute love and feelings for this class any better. When I look behind me at this group of insanely incredible people that I have the pleasure of knowing, all I can simply do is smile. To my fellow graduates, I really wish we could have those 2 months back. But you know what, we don’t need it. We already had a lifetime, and a little extra, full of memories and smiles. We learned together, failed together, grew together, prospered together, and now as we part, it’s time to take our experiences and allow ourselves to grow even further. In reflecting on our high school experience, I can’t even begin to tell you how truly grateful I am to be a part of this class. This community we have built here took all the random nuances from the 85 sweaty freshmen that walked through Dominican doors 4 years ago and pasted them together, making the beautiful piece of art that is the Class of 2020. Our partnership and community is built on understanding and…compassion. Thank you, Class of 2020, for being my reason to smile, thank you for bringing this light to my life from being part of this community. I know you will all continue to bring so much light to this world. But don’t just be the light, but find it too. Don’t forget to smile, even when it may seem hard and like there is no way to, find the courage to simply smile.

Co-Valedictorian Address by John Lambrecht Although I know we didn’t get to spend the last of our time together, we still made a lot of great memories during our time we were here. Memories like getting to know and understanding each other better at Kairos, spending time together in the stands and auditorium cheering on our team, on the field and court competing, or stage and booth performing. However, this isn’t about me but about the class of 2020; I would like to share some of what I learned with you and offer some advice if you would like to take it: make the best of what you’re given…Some of you may be visual artists, writers, mediators, translators, tradespeople, all skills which are necessary to living diverse, interesting, functional lives. That is what you are given. No one person is better than any other, find whatever it is that interests you and excel at whatever that is. Having interest in something will not only motivate you to learn, but make it more enjoyable to do so. I feel that every person in our class deserves as much congratulations and recognition as the other. One of the greatest parts of coming here is that it brings people together who may not have sought each other out. No matter what background or interest somebody has they are as important a part as any other. Here, I’ve met some of my best friends, and gotten to know some people who I would not have gotten to know or meet otherwise. The teachers that I’ve gotten to know at Dominican are some of the best, most dedicated, and hardest-working I’ve experienced. This is a fact that I find incredibly inspiring. Dominican has been a great learning community and I’d like to thank my class and teachers for making the school that way. Class of 2020: go on, use your skills, take what you are given, and do with your life whatever it is you know you will do best.

CLASS OF 2020: BY THE NUMBERS

$8,679,476 Total received in scholarship offers

34%

Students attending a University of Wisconsin System school

Student-Athletes continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level

Colleges/Universities with highest number of Class of 2020 Grads attending:

Students attending Marquette University

Students attending St. Norbert College

Students attending Xavier University

Class of 2020

Members of the Class of 2020 were accepted to the following colleges and universities worldwide. Alverno College Arizona State University Belmont University Beloit College* Brenau University Butler University Cardinal Stritch University* Carroll University* Carthage College Coastal Carolina University Coe College College of Charleston* Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago* Concordia University-Chicago Concordia University-Wisconsin Creighton University DePaul University* Dillard University Drake University* Edgewood College Flagler College-St Augustine Fordham University Full Sail University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana Institute of Technology

Iowa State University Iowa Wesleyan University Ithaca College John Carroll University Lakeland University Lawrence University Lewis University Loras College Lourdes University Loyola University Chicago* Madison Area Technical College Marian University - Fond du Lac Marquette University* Maryland Institute College of Art Miami University-Oxford* Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Millikin University Milwaukee Area Technical College* Milwaukee School of Engineering* Morehouse College Morgan State University Mount Mary University* Murray State University* Norfolk State University* North Carolina A&T State University

North Park University Northern Arizona University Northern Kentucky University Northland College Prairie View A&M University Regis University Ringling College of Art and Design Ripon College* Saint Ambrose University Saint Cloud State University Saint Louis University* Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Minnesota Saint Xavier University Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southern Illinois University Edwardsville St. Norbert College* Tennessee State University The University of Akron The University of Arizona Trinity College* University at Buffalo University of California-Davis University of California-Santa Barbara University of California-San Diego*

University of Charleston* University of Dayton University of Denver University of Detroit Mercy University of Iowa University of Minnesota-Twin Cities University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Pittsburgh* University of Redlands* University of St. Thomas UW-La Crosse* UW-Madison* UW-Milwaukee* UW-Stout UW-Oshkosh* UW-Parkside* UW-Stevens Point UW-Whitewater* UNSW Sydney* Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Viterbo University* Winona State University* Wisconsin Lutheran College Wright State University Xavier University*

* Indicates a student attending

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Campus Buzz Convent Demolition Completed

Dominican Adds Third CE Class

Since opening its doors in 1968, the Sinsinawa Dominican Convent on Dominican High School’s North Campus was home to sisters who taught at Dominican and worked in the community. The convent was vacated in the spring of 2018 when the final sisters who still lived there were relocated within the community or to the Mother House in Sinsinawa, WI.

In partnership with Cardinal Stritch University, Dominican has added its third Concurrent Enrollment (CE) class: Catholic Social Teaching – CE. This course will examine the historical settings and the biblical and theological foundations for Catholic Social Teaching. By applying a process of social analysis, students will probe the underlying causes of issues concerning social justice and peace. The course will explore how the principles of Catholic Social Teaching address these issues and how students might apply these principles to their future service experiences.

After much research and consideration, it was determined that the best course of action was to take down the building. Demolition began in the spring of 2020 and was completed in May. Grass has been planted where the convent once stood. The additional green space will be utilized by Dominican’s athletic teams for practices. While the physical building may be gone, Dominican will never forget the impact the women who lived in that building had on the school and community.

Students who complete CE classes receive college credit that will follow them to almost any college. Catholic Social Teaching joins Spanish V and Philosophy for Theology as Dominican’s three CE class offerings.

Walton Speaks on Social Justice Dennis Walton, a community organizer, social entrepreneur and activist in Milwaukee, met with Dominican’s Journalism and Digital Design class and members of the Black Heritage Club in November, 2019. Walton is the co-director of Mayor Tom Barrett’s Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative and appeared in the award-winning documentary “Milwaukee 53206.” The film examines Milwaukee’s ZIP code 53206 and the effects racially-biased jail sentences have on individuals and families. Walton’s inspirational talk reviewed documentary filmmaking and what students can do to work for social justice in Milwaukee.

Mary Parlier Awarded Kohl Scholarship Dominican senior Mary Parlier was awarded a $10,000 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2020 Excellence Scholarship by Herb Kohl, Wisconsin philanthropist and businessman. The Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated academic potential, outstanding leadership, citizenship, community service, integrity and other special talents. Mary was also the recipient of a full scholarship to Mount Mary University through the Caroline Scholars program.

Dominican Launches Robotics Team The Dominican Robotics Club was formed in August of 2019 to gather a dedicated group of students interested in robotics, STEM and science competitions. The club’s goal is to offer a competitive robotics team for the 2020-21 school year to participate in the international FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). FRC robotics teams accept a unique yearly robotics challenge and then design, build and program a robot to compete against other schools in state and national competitions. During January and February students will build, program and test a robot. Dominican’s robotics team will enter regional competitions to battle other high schools in February and March.

Music Department Gets Creative for Online Performances The transition to online classes in the spring forced all teachers to come up with creative ways to teach their curriculum. Dominican’s band and choir classes didn’t bat an eye. Since performing together wasn’t an option, students were asked to record their individual parts. Then each part was edited together by Band Director, Mr. Dries, and Choir Director, Mrs. Parlier, to create the full song. The choir even recorded a song, “Shelter Me” by Michael Joncas, that included the voices of Dominican faculty and staff, students, and community members.

Dominican Boys Basketball Plays on ESPN The Dominican boys basketball team traveled to Springfield, Massachusetts in January to compete in the Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The event featured some of the best high school teams and players in the country. Dominican was matched up against national powerhouse Sierra Canyon High School in a game that was aired live online by ESPN. Sierra Canyon’s roster is highlighted by five-star college recruits and the sons of NBA superstars Lebron James and Dwayne Wade. The Knights fell to the Blazers 90-57, but were grateful for the experience. “For these kids, when they look back at their four years of high school, this will probably be the top highlight,” Dominican head basketball coach Jim Gosz told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “To have the opportunity to play in this event is incredible. It was an unbelievable experience.”

Dominican Magazine Wins Design Award Dominican High School won a 2019 Bronze InspirED School Marketers Brilliance Award in January for Magazine Feature Article Design in an international competition that recognizes excellence in private and independent school marketing and communications. Dominican received the award for its design for the feature article “Portrait of a Dominican Graduate” in the 2019 Dominican Summer Magazine. Entries were judged by a volunteer panel of 63 marketing experts from around the world who are professionals in private schools or businesses that specialize in school marketing. The entries were scored on creativity, persuasiveness, design, copy, photography and overall appeal.

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Getting Social Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what was trending on Dominicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social media this School year.

Over the last few days, members of Dominican's faculty and staff have dropped off "Class of 2020" yard signs to our seniors at their houses. Today a few lucky seniors got a visit from the Knight mascot to drop off their signs! We love our Knights and we love our seniors!

Moving on! Our girls volleyball team defeated Kenosha St. Joe's 3-1 in the Sectional Semi-Final to move on to the WIAA Sectional Final game!! October 31, 2019

April 28, 2020

Some words of encouragement for our Dominican community from Mr. Bill Crowley during these uncertain times. #GodIsGood April 1, 2020

More than 50 alumni returned to Dominican today for our 3rd annual Alumni Career Day! It was great so see so many familiar faces and hear them share their Dominican and career experiences with our students! Thank you to all of our alumni who participated. We appreciate all of your time and wisdom! March 3, 2020

BUMP IT! We made it through the first week of virtual learning! Mr. Schramka has a message for all of the students...”Bump It!” March 20, 2020

What is Mr. Murray doing without any kids in the building? Dreaming about the days he could use his detention slips...and probably that the Yankees are playing. April 7, 2020

May the 4th be with you Dominican! Bonus points if you can guess who is in the Darth Vader costume. (It was Mrs. Moroder!) May 4, 2020

Yesterday was “Picture with Your Pet Day” for our virtual spirit week. Our faculty & staff REALLY liked this theme. #DominicanDressUp March 31, 2020

There are some familiar faces on Silver Spring Drive! Special thanks to Maureen Young ’79 Stalle for offering her business storefront to highlight our seniors! Check it out at Stalle Realty Group of Keller Williams: 205 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay. May 21, 2020

Today is Founder’s Day, the birthday of Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, the founder of the Sinsinawa Dominicans. To celebrate, each student at Dominican received a personal hand written card from a faculty or staff member at Dominican telling them why they are important members of our community! November 4, 2019

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Theatre Review Dominican Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2019-2020 season was full of fantastic music, dancing and singing, packed houses, and great memories. While the year was cut short and Elevation was unable to perform, the Theatre Department made the most of their time together. The year began with the fall musical Bright Star, a beautiful folk musical set in the mountains of North Carolina. Bright Star earned 22 Jerry Award nominations, winning six Jerry Awards. Bright Star was followed by Dominicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall play Silent Sky, a story based on the life of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Silent Sky even featured a special guest lecture before a performance by Dr. Jean Creighton, Director of the UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium. Dominican Theatre capped off the year with a blast of a musical, Mamma Mia!, featuring the iconic songs of ABBA. The Mamma Mia! cast and crew put on amazing performances and Mrs. Joan Moroder even made a guest appearance on the stage at the end of one of the performances. Mamma Mia! received 24 Jerry Award nominations and earned four Jerry Awards. Congratulations to all of the Dominican Theatre cast, crew, directors and volunteers on another incredible and memorable year!

2019-2020 AWARDS State Theatre Festival Tech Olympics 1st Place Overall Team Members: John Lambrecht Susie Dobbs, Jess Miller, Emma Lijewski. Isaiah McCray Jones, Miranda Dobbs, Sean Moore, Alex Kokalis, Jack Hillman 1st Place - Leg-A-Platform - John Lambrecht - Susie Dobbs 1st Place - Wire-A-Connector - John Lambrecht 1st Place - Knot Tying - Susie Dobbs 1st Place - Hang and Focus a Light - John Lambrecht

Jerry Awards Bright Star Outstanding Ensemble Outstanding Performance - Jenna Alberti for Alice Murphy - Mason Sammarco for Jimmy Ray Spirit Award - Alia Melloch Outstanding Musical Direction - Jeff Schaetzke Outstanding Scenic Design - Bryn Van Beek Mamma Mia! Spirit Award - Maura Linn Outstanding Stage Management - Jess Miller Outstanding Lighting Design - Bryn Van Beek Outstanding Scenic Design - Nick Murel

Photos by Kate Jurgens

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Athletics Update

Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball Bring Home WIAA Regional Titles Boys Soccer Wins First Regional Championship In Over 30 Years The boys soccer team set out to build on last year’s success. In the 2018 campaign, they tasted their first playoff victory in six years. In 2019, they would exceed their expectations by defeating the defending state champions, University School, in the WIAA Regional Final, claiming their first regional championship in over 30 years. Having lost several key seniors, the fresh batch of upperclassmen took up the mantle of leadership. Senior captains, Jack Desing and Nate Mazza were outstanding leaders throughout the season, both on and off the field. Senior midfielders, Diego Saavedra and Raul Vargas, showed dramatic improvement and became key players for the team. Sophomores, Philiberto Saavedra, Marco Luna, and Bryan Jimenez, refreshed the offense. Juniors, Ben Frediani and Natan Fessahaye, helped anchor the defense while Jair Carlos was the glue that brought the offense together. In the postseason, the Knights received a No. 10 seed. The first playoff match-up called for a trip to Kenosha versus conference rival St. Joe’s. The Knights took the lead and never looked back, taking down the No. 7 seeded Lancers 3-1. Dominican then was tasked with taking the short trip to University School to take on the No. 2 seed and defending state champions. The Knights Shocked the Wildcats earning a 2-1 victory and WIAA Regional Championship. At the year’s conclusion, Jack Desing received Second Team AllConference honors for the defensive position. Nate Mazza, Diego Saavedra and Philiberto Saavedra all received honorable mentions for their respective positions. Within the team, junior Sam Coffaro received the Most Improved Player award for his ever-increasing role in the midfield, while senior Peter Ying received the newly minted “Knights on 3” spirit award for his irreplaceable voice and presence.

Girls Volleyball Advances to First Ever WIAA Sectional Final It was a season to remember for the Dominican girls volleyball team, winning the WIAA Regional Championship and advancing to the WIAA Sectional Final for the first time since joining the WIAA in 2000. It was evident right away that good things were to come in 2019 when the Knights began their season on a 12-game winning streak, including a tournament win at Nicolet High School. Dominican carried the hot-streak into conference play winning its first four Metro Classic matches. Led by a core of five All-Conference players, the Knights finished 25-12 overall and 5-3 in conference play, good for fourth in the Metro Classic standings – Dominican’s highest conference finish since 2011. Dominican received two First Team All-Conference Selections – Kate Poellmann ’21, who led the conference with 83 service aces, and Morgan Theiler ’22 who led the Metro Classic with 95 blocks, 22 more than the next closest player. Second Team All-Conference selection Kallie Theiler ’20 finished third in the conference with 460 digs. All-Conference Honorable Mention Camille Jefferson ’20 was a force up front along with Poellmann, finishing the year with 254 kills, even while missing eight games due to injury. Their regular season performance earned the Knights the No. 1 seed in the Division 3 WIAA Playoffs. Dominican made easy work of its first two opponents sweeping Ozaukee in the first round and then Living Word Lutheran to take the WIAA Regional Championship. The Knights then fended off conference foe Kenosha St. Joe’s 3-1 at home for the right to advance to the WIAA Sectional Final. There Dominican fell to No. 1 seed and eventual WIAA State Champion Howard’s Grove. The volleyball season created a lot of buzz and excitement within the school and the Dominican community is extremely proud of the team’s accomplishments.

All-Conference Team Selections Basketball - Boys First Team All-Conference Alex Antetokounmpo ’20 Ben Jelacic ’20

Soccer - Boys Second Team All-Conference Jack Desing ’20 - Defender Honorable Mention Filiberto Saavedra ’22 – Forward Diego Saavedra ’20 – Midfield Nate Mazza ’20 – Goalkeeper

Honorable Mention Delone Austin ’21 Ronald Kirk, Jr. ’21

Basketball - Girls Second Team All-Conference Iyana Simmons ’20

Volleyball - Boys Second Team All-Conference Riley Maszk ’20 Drew Ottaway ’20

Honorable Mention Victoria Okoro ’23 Alicia Burgos ’23 Olivia Mlada ’20

Honorable Mention Jackson Corcoran ’20 Sean Repinski ’20 Cevon Welter ’21

Cross Country - Boys All-Conference Aidan Phillips ’21

Volleyball - Girls First Team All-Conference Kate Poellmann ’21 Morgan Theiler ’22

Football First Team All-Conference Eferin Burns ’21 - Wide Receiver Ben Jelacic ’20 - Offensive Line

Second Team All-Conference Kallie Theiler ’20

Second Team All-Conference Delone Austin ’21 - Outside Linebacker Phillip Jones ’20- Defensive Back

Honorable Mention Camille Jefferson ’20 Ellie Mazza ’21

Honorable Mention Lee Barnes ’21- Defensive Back Justin Daniels ’20 - Outside Linebacker Phillip Simpson ’22 - Defensive End Ian Stefaniak ’22 - Quarterback

1 Aidan Phillips ’21 finished fifth in the Metro Classic Conference cross country meet with a time of 18:27, earning All-Conference honors. At the Division 2 Sectional Meet Aidan placed 27th out of 88 runners with a time of 18:13.

averaged a team-high 1.8 assists per game. Iyana was part of a Knights team that finished third in the Metro Classic Conference with an 11-5 record in conference play.

2 Drew Ottaway ’20 led the Dominican boys volleyball team, second most in the conference, with 219 kills. Drew also racked up 85 digs, good for third on the team, and led the Knights in service percentage of anyone with more than 30 attempts.

4 Alex Antetokounmpo ’20 finished the season averaging the second-highest points per game in conference with 20.2. Alex led the conference with 39 blocks and finished fifth in the Metro Classic averaging 7.3 rebounds per game. Alex’s play as a member of the Knights team that finished second in conference with an overall record of 20-4 earned him First Team

3 Iyana Simmons ’20 led the girls basketball team with 11.3 points per game and

All-Conference honors and a spot on the Wisconsin Basketball Coach’s Association Division 3 All-State Team. In June, Alex announced his decision to sign with UCAM Murcia, a professional basketball team in Spain. 4 Ben Jelacic ’20 was an anchor at the tackle position on the Dominican football team’s offensive line earning him First Team All-Conference honors. Ben provided protection for one of the most potent passing attacks in the Metro Classic Conference, finishing the season with 1,828 yards through the air, second-most in the league.

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Campus Ministry

Dominican Hosts First North Shore Catholic Schools Mass More than a thousand guests from the North Shore Catholic Schools Gather for Catholic Schools Week Five priests, an Archbishop, 1,200 students, teachers and guests walk into a gym. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. Add local news cameras and reporters and you’ll have the first ever combined Mass of all five North Shore Catholic Schools.

Though this North Shore Catholic School family has always been together in faith, coming together for the first time in one place, to celebrate Catholic Education and to celebration the Mass in person, was a gift that would soon not be taken for granted.

On January 27th, 2020 Dominican High School welcomed students, faculty, and staff from the neighboring Catholic K-8 grades schools: St. Robert, St. Monica, St. Eugene, and Holy Family, and their pastors, and Archbishop Listecki into the William Crowley Gymnasium to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The celebration saw participation from every school with elementary students bringing forth the gifts to the altar, middle school students offering the Psalm and readings, and faculty from each school serving as Ministers of Holy Communion. Dominican High School Senior and Veritas Preaching Team member, Sean Repinski, offered a reflection following Communion.

“There is power in our unity,” Archbishop Listecki said during the Mass. “When we come together and we identify with one another and we see the power of those who are part of our Catholic schools — there’s a sense of fulfilling the mission that Jesus has for us. To go out, preach, teach, baptize in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit — but you can only do that if you’re disciples.”

“[The Mass] really showcased the fact that Catholic education is alive and thriving,” Dominican President Leanne Giese said. “Our faith is the essence of our community and it is our responsibility to love and care for one another and continue to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.”

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Fast forward just two months and this “Mega Mass” as it became known, would be defined as “a gathering of more than 50” which was no longer allowed. With schools ordered to close under the Safer at Home order, and the suspension of in-person Catholic Masses, the celebration may seem like ages ago. While it served as a wonderful event, few may have realized how memorable of an event it truly was. As students finished the year learning on laptops from home, and Mass celebrations took place virtually. Face-to-face interaction and the forming of the community in faith is a gift that might have been taken for granted until now.

Campus Ministry Class of 2020 First to Complete uKnighted Service Program Launched in 2016, the uKnighted Service Program Challenges Students to Serve Those in Need

“Service is an essential element of Dominican. Not just encouraged, but it is essential.” - Harrison Carter ’20 From his Senior Capstone Project

Four years ago, the Class of 2020 began their Dominican journey. That same year, the class was the first to begin the new uKnighted Service program, a four-year service program that challenges students to learn, serve, and advocate for the poor and needy of the community through outreach, while discerning their vocation. “Both my studies and my service experiences beyond the classroom have allowed me to notice and understand that helping my world is a vocation and career path I want to choose,” Riley Maszk ’20 said. “I love the sciences, especially chemistry; and because of this I discerned long and hard that I want to be a pharmacist. I knew that I wanted to choose a career path that helps others in the community but also focuses on the sciences which I love.”

Raul Vargas, Sam Keehan, Maura Linn, Nate Mazza, Jude Hermanny and Kate Jurgens volunteering at the Urband Ecology Center.

learned, take on the Charism of the Dominican Order, and Preach. Simply put, they began to share their faith.

“Open your eyes to the world around you; you may feel different emotions, but the work you are doing is a blessing to others. Cherish that, let it shape how you go about work in the future.” -Olivia Mlada ’20

Mitchell Rouse making dinner rolls freshman year.

The uKnighted program has challenged students to step outside their comfort zone and serve those in need in a variety of ways. From their freshman year making dinner rolls from scratch for the St. Ben’s meal program to their sophomore year serving our environment at the Urban Ecology Center, the Class of 2020 began to explore what it meant to selflessly serve the greater community. “Open your eyes to the world around you; you may feel different emotions, but the work you are doing is a blessing to others,” Olivia Mlada ’20 said. “Cherish that, let it shape how you go about work in the future.” As upperclassmen, their attention turned to the Dominican Pillars of Prayer and Preaching. Through experiencing the Kairos Retreat and leading the school in many ways, the class began to take the lessons

“Over the last four years, my prayer life has evolved so beautifully,” Layla McGee ’20 said. “It has led me to be more encouraging with others who struggle with theirs. Sometimes when a friend comes to me with a dilemma, before I give them my answer, I tell them to ask God for His answer.” Even in a fourth quarter of virtual learning, the seniors discerned how their faith meets the world that awaits them. The final element to a journey that covered over 120 hours of service in four years was the Dominican Capstone Project. The Capstone pushed students to consider each of the four Pillars of Dominican Life: Community, Study, Prayer, and Preaching, how they experienced them, and most of all, how they will be taking these lessons to the communities outside Dominican. “Through my experiences at Dominican, I have grown spiritually and socially; bonding with people over our service activities and reflecting the love I have for my school and for Christ through my volunteer work,” Kendall Farrington Rhodes ’20 said. Dominican Magazine

Art Spotlight

Works of Art

Seven Dominican art students earned a Scholastic Art Award in the 2019-2020 school year.

Winners are recognized by three levels of awards: Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention. Gold Key Award Joshea Davis-Joiner ’20 for Mixed Media and Drawing & Illustration Natalie Tapia Rojas ’21 for Printmaking, Stained Glass, and Mixed Media Silver Key Award Diamond Hernandez ’20 for Drawing & Illustration Mary Parlier ’20 for Painting Natalie Tapia Rojas ’21 for Stained Glass Honorable Mention Sofia Horvath ’22 for Painting Aline Morales ’20 for Printmaking Mary Parlier ’20

Unveiling Mortality / Natalie Tapia Rojas ’21

Natalie Tapia Rojas won a regional nomination for an American Visions Medal for the Mixed Media/Printmaking piece Unveiling Mortality. The American Visions Medal is the most prestigious non-financial award given to one student per each region

Joshea Davis-Joiner ’20

Diamond Hernandez ’20

Aline Morales ’20

Sofia Horvath ’22

Mary Parlier ’20

Diamond Hernandez ’20

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On March 13, 2020, everything that teachers and students knew about a normal learning environment changed dramatically. As the COVID-19 pandemic began to sweep the nation, schools were forced to make a decision on whether or not to continue in-person instruction. Dominican made the difficult decision on Friday, March 13, notifying all students and their families that instruction would transition to an online format for at least two weeks. That decision was then made for all schools in Wisconsin later that night when Governor Evers declared that all schools cease in-person instruction. Fast forward to the end of May, and students learned they would not be able to come back into the building to finish the year as the Stay-at-Home Order forced schools to continue with online instruction only.

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How does a school that prides itself on individualized attention, small class sizes, a feeling of community, the personal touch, survive in an environment where the entire community is physically separated? The answer: the members of Dominican High School discovered that its sense of community swells far beyond inperson experiences. In fact, in times of trouble, the Dominican community is at its strongest. With personalized emails and outreach to each student by their teachers, surprise visits to lawns to drop off yard signs, care packages for teachers and students, the Dominican community showed that not even a worldwide pandemic can dampen its spirit.

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DOMINICAN’S RAPID REACTION

When the decision was made to suspend in-person instruction and transition to online classes, Dominican’s faculty and staff didn’t skip a beat. The announcement of the move to online classes was made on a Friday afternoon. The following Monday, all of Dominican’s teachers and administration gathered to work on logistics and a plan for virtual teaching. On Wednesday, virtual school officially began. In two days, teachers transitioned their lesson plans to an online format, worked with the I.T. Department to work on technical solutions and troubleshoot problems, and learned how to use video call software called “Zoom,” that many would find out later would become a necessity to maintain human interaction.

Dominican’s academic staff tests Zoom as they prepare for virtual instruction.

different technologies and programs to provide their students with the best possible online experience. Lessons ranged from PowerPoints to pre-recorded video lectures to live Zoom calls with the class. Dominican’s teachers also provided office hours through Zoom to allow students to ask for clarifications on lessons and assignments.

“The fast response from Dominican into virtual learning has been essential to get into a routine, keeping the days structured,” a Dominican parent said in a survey response. “The teachers have been incredible in continuing to educate and engage their “Dominican has been fantastic students. This has been a terrible thing in our world, but Dominican has been fantastic in providing support, academic in providing support, academic instruction, instruction, information and information and the Dominican traditions, virtually. We can’t be more thankful or the Dominican traditions, grateful.”

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“Being able to personally talk to my teachers during their Zoom office hours was very helpful,” Sunshine Tularnon ’20 said. “My teachers were always flexible and willing to ask questions and it was just nice to be able to see and talk to them for a while.”

Each Dominican student is provided with more thankful or grateful.” Dominican adopted a Monday, Wednesday, a laptop at the beginning of each school Friday model which meant that teachers would year as a part of the one-to-one laptop post new lessons and assignments three days program. With every Dominican student out of the week. This model allowed students the necessary having access to a computer, teachers were able to use several time to work through each of their online lesson plans and reach out to teachers if needed. While new lessons were posted every other day, teachers were constantly available and working with their students. “Everyday teachers would send out emails asking if we had any questions or needed any help with the course materials,” Sean Dlugopolski ’20 said. “I always knew that if needed help with my school work that my teachers were willing to set aside time to work with me.”

Classes like Physical Education got creative with their lesson plans to maintain student interaction.

As the weeks and months added up, Dominican’s teachers and students adapted to the new normal, finding a rhythm with the online school format.

Some classes were forced to get creative in the virtual format. Dominican’s Music Department had students record themselves singing or playing their instruments individually and edit all the pieces together to create a full ensemble. Physical Education classes had students complete workouts at home and a religious studies class had students complete a walk while discerning their talents, their gifts, and where God is calling them to go. “While the school closure created unprecedented challenges for students and parents, Dominican’s faculty practiced understanding, flexibility and creativity,” Dominican Principal Ed Foy said. “Our teachers and staff created entirely new systems to track our student progress and ensure that no students fell behind.”

MAINTAINING THE FEELING OF COMMUNITY

While maintaining high academic standards during online school was a priority, it was also extremely important to Dominican’s faculty and staff to preserve the sense of belonging and community that makes Dominican such a special place. It was difficult to create a feeling of togetherness when everyone felt so far apart during quarantine and people were left to grapple with the constant uncertainty that the pandemic brought, but Dominican did its best to come up with creative ways to keep the community feeling alive. From simple things like recording and sending the morning announcements to students, to virtual dress up days and sending virtual high fives,

Survey Results 88% of parents said Dominican provided their child with the academic support that he/she needed to be successful with virtual learning

85% of parents rated the effort of Dominican’s

faculty and staff to assist their child with their virtual learning experience as “Excellent” or “Good” What is your biggest priority for your child at this time? 60% -To make sure they are current with academic coursework and learning goals 27% -To keep them calm and minimize stress/anxiety 3% - To make sure they stay connected with friends and other social opportunities 10% - Other Data gathered from a survey sent to all Dominican parents at the end of April, 2020 meant to assess the effectiveness of Dominican’s virtual learning practices.

Dominican’s faculty and staff sent virtual high fives to students on National High Five Day.

to bigger initiatives like faculty and staff “adopting a senior,” hand delivering care packages to their homes and each teacher being delivered a care package during Teacher Appreciation Week. “Dominican just kept on being Dominican,” a student said in a survey response. “Sending out positive emails, announcements, social media posts, and so much more, Dominican is doing everything that it can do to brighten our days and make sure we remember that we are Knights uKnighted together.” Nothing can replicate the day-to-day feeling of family that students get in the hallways at Dominican, but the small gestures of thoughtfulness let the community know that Dominican is always a community whether they are together in person or not.

MOVING FORWARD

Dominican plans to return to in-person instruction in the fall. With guidance from the North Shore Health Department, the CDC and Dominican’s Board of Directors, a Return to School Plan was created by Dominican’s administration outlining new safety guidelines. The health and safety of the students, faculty and staff is Dominican’s number one priority. Dominican recognizes it is at its best when able to conduct instruction in an in-person setting. With health and safety protocols in place and constant communication with the North Shore Health Department, Dominican strongly believes that it can maintain a safe environment while providing the best possible high school education to its students. “Dominican is working closely with our local health experts to ensure that we create a health and safe learning environment for our staff and students,” Principal Foy said. “Dominican has always excelled at building community. This year we will rely on that strong community foundation to create a culture where everyone pulls together to care for the safety and health of the entire community.” Dominican Magazine

Advancement Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteers of the Year: John & Jayne ’85 Desing

Dominican High School is honored to recognize John and Jayne ’85 Desing as the recipients of the 2020 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Volunteers are what make Dominican such a thriving and positive community, and John and Jayne have endlessly served in this capacity for the past nine years.

mission and core values. Tireless cheerleaders and attendees at our many sporting events as well as theater performances, one of them was always present in the gym, at the soccer field, in the theater, working concessions or at the ticket tables every weekend in which a Dominican event was happening. John and Jayne have also been diligent and focused in their efforts to promote Dominican to families with younger children by hosting prospective parent parties at their home or creating events to learn more about Dominican. They have served as guides/ leaders at Dominican’s annual Open House and as mentors for incoming families. In addition, John has been a member of the Board of Directors for the past eight years and will be the Board Chairperson for the 2020-2021 school year. He also served on the Finance Committee acting as Chairperson for several years. John is a key member of our Investment Committee which oversees the school’s endowment fund. This past year, he helped restore the Student Investment Club and volunteered his time and talent with Dominican’s Personal Finance Class, teaching students about stocks and trading.

There is virtually no aspect of the Dominican experience in which they have not volunteered their time and talent. Parents of three graduates, Erin ’15, Annie ’17, and Jack ’20, John and Jayne have been exceptional promoters and role models of Dominican’s

Dominican is so very grateful for the many ways John and Jayne have positively impacted our community. Dominican is a better community because of the Desings, and is proud to honor them as the 2020 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award recipients.

John, Jayne ’85, Jack ’20, Erin ’15 and Annie ’17 Desing

DISTINGUISHED

ALUMNI AWA R D S

2020 Distinguished Alumni of the Year

2020 Young Alumni of the Year

Terry Flanagan ’74

Mark Darnieder ’06

Terry Flanagan has been a volunteer, supporter and advocate of Dominican for decades. Not only is Terry a past Board of Directors member, but he has chaired the Building and Grounds Committee, Athletic Booster Club, served on the auction committee and attends every Dominican function. Terry is a successful Real Estate Executive for Coldwell Banker and has been the recipient of many awards and recognitions in his time there. Having sent his children to Dominican, he is a Legacy Past Parent who continues to anticipate the school’s needs and quietly support his alma mater.

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.

Mark obtained his bachelor’s degree in History and Mandarin from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. He is an attorney at Darnieder and Sosnay. Mark is a member of the Dominican Board of Directors and also serves on the Mission and Governance Committee. He is the Vice President of the UWMadison Branch of Operation Smile and volunteers at the Riverwest Food Pantry. Mark is a supporter of Dominican and has been involved in Career Day sharing his work experience with the students.

Dominican’s Virtual Auction Hits it Out of the Park When “Sports Knight” was chosen as the auction theme last fall, no one imagined we’d all be benched. Over 400 people, including a record number of alumni, came together virtually on Saturday, April 25th for Dominican’s 40th Annual Auction, to watch from home due to the COVID crisis. Quarantinis, the signature drink of the evening, were enjoyed in households all over the country as the Dominican community came together to support the school during these unprecedented times. The auction may have looked different, but the same sense of school spirit and camaraderie prevailed with fun comments and shout-outs throughout the Facebook Live Stream.

Pat and Linda Foy, and the support of the Dominican community, a record-breaking $184,000 was raised in scholarship funding bringing the total raised for the event to a whopping $320,000!

A highlight of the evening was the Virtual Scholarship Paddle Raise. Senior students, Phillip Jones, Emma Kuss, and Aline Morales shared how Dominican has changed their lives through a video produced by alumna, Louise Berg ’79. Dominican’s Board of Directors kicked donations off with a jaw-dropping collective contribution of $60,000. With an additional $20,000 match from

Many thanks to the many auction sponsors and committee chairs who helped create a history-making auction. A heartfelt thanks to the 2020 Auction Co-Chairs, Bill & Karen Desing, Jim & Tina Desing and John & Jayne ’85 Desing for their leadership, hard work and dedication which made this the best (and hopefully last) virtual auction!

Alumni won big in raffles this year. Louise Berg ’79 was the Golden Ticket winner of a new set of golf clubs; Katie Mehan ’75 won an autographed, framed Giannis Antetokounmpo Jersey, and Katie O’Keef ’07 won a Yeti Cooler full of goodies. The lucky winner of the coveted Honda Metropolitan Scooter donated by past parents, Greg and Kristin Hobbs of David Hobbs Honda, was Jennifer Wilson.

Pictured: 1) John & Jayne ’85 Desing hosting the auction live stream 2) Auction Co-Chairs Bill & Karen Desing, Jim & Tina Desing and John & Jayne ’85 Desing 3) Linda, Grace ’24 & Pat Foy 4) Past Parents, Scott and Cecilia Richardson, watch the Auction from Home 5) Bill and Anne Marie Scobey-Polacheck ’86, Jenny McMahon-Varick ’84. Bottom left Mark and Maureen ’86 Krueger, and Kelly (Colleen) McMahon ’86 6) The Fletcher Family viewed the Auction together from four different cities: Megan Fletcher ’07 and Juan Sanchez in Dallas, L.J. ’00 and Sarah Fletcher ’00 Rosales in Richardson, TX, Mike and Mary Fletcher in Mequon, WI, and Joel ’99 and Joni Fletcher in Escondido, CA 78) 2006 Alumni Auction Watch Party: Dan Gitter, Andrea (Rindt) Viitala (& husband Bryan), Maura (Parnitzke) and Mark Darnieder, Mike Flanagan (& wife Maura), Clare (Sather) Stratton (& husband Fitz), Jack Walton (& wife Gretchen), Ashley Cinealis ’04 and Ben Allgood, and Emily Topp.

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Faculty & Staff Updates FACULTY & STAFF ANNIVERSARIES Dominican would not be the incredible and very special Catholic high school that it is without the dedication and passion of its faculty and staff members. The following faculty and staff members celebrated anniversaries this year. We are so grateful for their commitment to Dominican’s mission.

Joan Moroder

Executive Assistant of Academics

Don Kern

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30 Years

I.T. Director

Joan Moroder Celebrates 40 Years at Dominican Claudia Martin Director of Advancement

Kevin Schramka

10 Years

Nate Friday

Jessica Janzer

5 Years

Campus Minister

Spencer Smith Communications Manager

5 Years

Religious Studies Teacher

Art Teacher

In February of 1980 Joan Moroder joined the Dominican High School family and has been a dedicated advocate for students and a caring friend to hundreds of co-workers for the past 40 years. Joan’s first job was in Dominican’s cafeteria where she worked as the “Salad Girl.” She was quickly promoted to the business office and eventually became the assistant to the past five principals at Dominican. Joan currently serves as the Executive Assistant for Academics where she supports students, faculty and administration and she is essential in running the day-to-day operations of Dominican. February 20, 2020 was declared “Joan Moroder Day” at Dominican. Students and staff dressed in green (Joan’s favorite color), art students created thank you cards, pictures of Joan through the decades were displayed on school TVs and Joan was honored on the Dominican outdoor sign board. In the evening of Joan Moroder Day, Joan and her family attended Dominican’s musical, “Mamma Mia!” and Joan surprised everyone by joining the students on stage as she donned a dancing queen costume and led the final song and dance number to the delight of all in attendance. Dominican is grateful for the enthusiasm, kindness, guidance and love that Joan Moroder brings to the community every single day! Congratulations on forty years Joanie!

Mike Heyer ’63 Legacy Bakehouse 2007 – present, Owner, CEO.

Education: Northern Michigan University Resides: New Berlin, WI and Fort Myers, FL Family: Roylene (deceased 2015) 4 children, 8 Grandchildren. Susan (1 year married), 2 step daughters, 2 grandchildren. Current job: Racine Danish Kringle 1988-2017 Owner, CEO (sold to my son Chris)

Favorite part of your job: The favorite part of my job is respecting and caring for my employees. I have had very little turnover in any of my businesses since 1967. Favorite Dominican Memory: Loving the plays that I was fortunate to be in. Favorite words of wisdom: We all make mistakes, but learn from them and acknowledge them. Love God, he loves you. Favorite pastime/hobby: Traveling, golf, curling, biking.

Most meaningful accomplishment: Becoming a child of God, especially in the last 10 years. How Dominican shaped the person you are today: I was a below average student at DHS and in college. The teachings I received certainly helped me later in life when I hit rock bottom. I knew how to get up and move forward with life because of the values I was taught at DHS. I had some great teachers, whom I still remember. What are some ways you’ve been able to give back to Dominican: I have been able to donate Kringle for the golf outing and auction yearly, along with giving financially.

Why is Dominican worthy of support: Dominican allows students to get a Christian education, which is invaluable. That stays with you your whole life. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Put your faith in Christ and pray continuously. There are no accidents in life, you are here for a reason, find it. Work hard, play hard. Remember, don’t ever use the word can’t, when you do, you take all your choices away. Whatever you do, make sure you do it 100% with honesty, commitment and most importantly, with integrity. When you leave this earth, the only thing you leave with is your integrity and your faith.

Someone To Know.

We checked in with Dominican alumni from each decade to see what they are up to. Here is what they had to say.

Yvette Ehr ’75 Landau years with two stepchildren and three grandchildren.

First Job: Working for my uncle at Fox Point Floral.

Current job: Co-owner of W.A. Richardson Builders since 2005. We specialize in the construction of large, integrated casino resorts.

Favorite Dominican Memory: Eating French fries at Heinemann’s Restaurant after class and smoking with my girlfriends in the first floor bathroom!

Favorite part of your job: There’s a new challenge every day. Education: Arizona State University, B.S. in Physical Geography J.D., Northwestern University Resides: Las Vegas, NV Family: Married to Ellis for 27

Role Models: I have many. From the CEO of Mandalay Resort Group, my former employer, who worked his way up from a card dealer to CEO of a company with 45,000 employees, to my housekeeper who raised her own three kids plus her sister’s three kids.

Favorite words of wisdom: Be flexible – there is opportunity everywhere. Most meaningful accomplishment: Building a successful business and mentoring others to achieve success.

How Dominican shaped the person you are today: Dominican taught me I can learn something from every person. Why is Dominican worthy of support: It gives a fantastic education and experience at a reasonable price. What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: Work hard enough at anything and you will succeed. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Enjoy your time at Dominican!

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Someone to Know. Marcy Hackbarth ’86

Kelli Ballard ’97 Proctor

Favorite pastime/hobby: Running, swimming, biking, and reading books. I’ve been mentoring high school students at HighSight for 20 years and my book club is about to begin our 200th book.

Education: Marquette University, Medical Laboratory Technology Medical College Of Wisconsin, Immunology Resides: Chicago, IL Current job: I’m a Scientific Liaison for Abbott Molecular. I work in personalized medicine in getting the best therapy to the right Oncology patients. Recently, I’ve added Infectious Diseases to my portfolio and have been very busy with getting COVID-19 molecular testing set up in various labs. Role Models: Sister Marie Bertrand Wright encouraged my interest in science when I worked as her lab assistant. Sister Carla is always who I wish to emulate when I find that I’m losing my patience or need to share more love and kindness with the world. First Job: I worked in the Chemistry lab at Dominican to set up the student labs, mix up the chemical solutions, and clean up. It taught me to be organized and prepared. Favorite Dominican Memory: When I was a junior and our cross-country team won the state title. Our team had been doing visualization of the race for months, so at the time it went as planned and did not seem extraordinary. The friends that I made while at Dominican have endured the test of time.

Most meaningful accomplishment: I was recognized for the commitment and volunteer work that I have done to help shape HighSight as a mentor and member of the Board of Directors. In my career, I was responsible for the product development and launch of 180 different products. How Dominican shaped the person you are today: Dominican taught me to fight for equal justice and to believe that you can do what your heart desires if you work hard enough. What are some ways you’ve been able to give back to Dominican: I have attended the auction and have been a frequent donor to Dominican High School. I feel the education that Dominican is providing is so important and is worthy of our support. You know that they value the donations and will be using them to good purpose. What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: My time at Dominican made me more open to differences among us, even though we are all children of God and deserving of justice and equality. I learned that sometimes you need to fight for those that need help. We are all in this together. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Do your best and try new things. You may not have an exact path in mind for your future, but keep moving forward and new opportunities will arise if you are open to them. Be good to yourself and take care of those around you.

enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you…We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same…” Marianne Williamson Favorite pastime/hobby: Jogging outside and trying to play the guitar.

Education: B.A. in History, DePaul University J.D., Howard University School of Law LL.M., Chicago-Kent College of Law Resides: Evanston, IL Family: Married to Jason for almost 4 years Current job: Director of Operations, Engagement Manager at Novus Law, LLC since 2013 Favorite part of your job: Analyzing, organizing and investigating the facts in a case and training attorneys. Role Models: My mother, who was a teacher with MPS, and my first teacher. Favorite Dominican Memory: I was able to give some public speeches at liturgies and other events which got me out of my shell. Also, honors classes with all of my friends. Favorite words of wisdom: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing

Most meaningful accomplishment: Valedictorian of my graduating law school class and becoming a minister at my church. How did Dominican shape the person you are today: Dominican made me more confident in my unique gifts and talents in service to my community. What are some ways you’ve been able to give back to Dominican?: Recently, I was able to attend Dominican’s Career Day and speak on the work that I am doing now and how Dominican aided that. Why is Dominican worthy of support: It is special and unique. There are not many schools that foster spirituality, service, maturity, academic excellence, and the arts. What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: To be more confident in myself and my uniqueness, to take initiative and start new clubs and activities, and to value my spirituality. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Take advantage of everything Dominican has to offer. I was a member or president of numerous clubs and organizations during my time there and I still do similar things in my personal life 20 years later.

Someone to Know. Sergio Lozano ’07

Austin Moutry ’15 Favorite pastime/ hobby: I love traveling to see new places, be it a short weekend trip or a longer vacation in a different country. Additionally, i like almost any physical activity such as sports and hiking.

Education: United States Air Force Academy, B.S. in Astronautical Engineering University of Arizona, Master of Business Administration Georgetown University, PhD in Government (In progress) Resides: Arlington, VA Family: Engaged to Fiancée, Charlotte Current Job: Pilot, Captain in U.S. Air Force for nine years Favorite part of your job: While I enjoy flying, the best part of my job is the people I work with. I find it very fulfilling to be on a team and working together to accomplish something bigger than ourselves. Role Models: My role models are my parents and siblings because they are compassionate, thoughtful, and hard working. Favorite Dominican Memory: It is hard to identify one memory that stands out but one of my favorite events was the yearly KnightWalk in the fall. It was a nice time to hangout with friends and do something different.

Most meaningful accomplishment: Getting into Georgetown’s PhD program. I find being in a classroom, talking with other people to be very fulfilling and I am grateful for the opportunity to go back to school. How did Dominican shape the person you are today? Dominican challenged me to push myself but was supportive when I fell short. I am extremely appreciative to the teachers and faculty who encouraged me; I would not be where I am now without their help. Why is Dominican worthy of support? Dominican was a great environment for learning that brought together people from all walks of life. It helped instill in me the importance of perspective, that your experience is not necessarily the same as someone else’s. What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican? The importance of diversity and working with people from many different backgrounds. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Listening to others is the best way of understanding how they see the world.

Favorite words of wisdom: “Closed mouths don’t get fed.” Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want because the worst thing they can say is no. Favorite pastime/hobby: Listening to different varieties of music and watching sports documentaries.

Education: Marquette University, B.A. in Business Vanderbilt University, M.A. in Leadership and Organizational Performance (currently attending) Resides: Nashville, TN Current Job: I am currently a graduate student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. I am also a graduate assistant for the Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Program. Favorite part of your job: My favorite part of my current job is being able to help young athletes become more rounded individuals not only on the court, but most importantly off the court. Role Models: My Parents First Job: Student Manager for the Marquette Men’s Basketball Program. Favorite Dominican Memory: My favorite memory at Dominican was winning a state championship with my teammates and coaches. If you could change one thing or have done something differently during your time at Dominican, what would it be: I would’ve been more of a vocal leader when trying to bring about change within the Dominican community, specifically off the court.

Most meaningful accomplishment: Being able to create a brand/ movement, POisE, that has positively impacted many throughout the city and across the country. How did Dominican shape the person you are today: Dominican exposed me to the realities of the real world and how I must be exceptionally better than my counterparts. What are some ways you’ve been able to give back to Dominican: I’ve been able to give back to Dominican by speaking highly when interacting with prospective students and promoting any and every chance I get. Why is Dominican worthy of support: Dominican is worthy of support because it provides students with an exceptional educational experience that prepares them for whatever their next step may be. What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: Something that was drilled in my head at Dominican was making sure that I took pride in the things that I could control which were my quality of work and how I presented myself. Words of advice for current Dominican students: Specifically, to the students of color: Despite anything that you may encounter, you can succeed while staying true to yourself! It might take a bit more effort, but you will get it done!

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Knights Celebrate Virtual Graduation

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, college students graduating in the spring were forced to settle for a virtual graduation ceremony. To honor Dominican alumni from the Class of 2016 who graduated from college this spring, but were unable to properly celebrate their big day, we asked grads to submit a picture to show how they commemorated graduation. Check out the photos that were sent in. We’re so proud of our young alumni!

Erin Drehobl

Dayton University

Michael Ferrici

Lydia Hassl

Jake Pannemann

University of West Virginia 34

Marquette University

Krista Kemppainen St. Norbert College

Mac Wolfe

Upper Iowa University Bernie Schreiner’s taxidermy prairie chicken that became the house mascot on campus!

UW-Milwaukee

Catey Dlugopolski

St. John’s University

Carthage College

Madeline Azcueta

Laura Topp

Xavier University

Christian Moroder MSOE

Sarah Jablonowski

Marquette University

Allie Giese

Loyola University Chicago

Class of ‘84 Stays Connected with “Zoom Knights”

Amelia Schaetzke UW-Madison

Mollie O’Neil

Marquette University

Carolyn Long

UW-La Crosse

As the Stay At Home Order came down and the days in quarantine started to add up, people began to look for creative ways to stay connected with family, friends and their community, including the Dominican community where members of the Class of 1984 began a weekly Zoom call they dubbed “Zoom Knights.” What began as a few Dominican girlfriends catching up over Zoom quickly grew to two months of 90 minute Zoom sessions with more than 40 classmates from all over the country.

and Mary Parlier (attending Mount Mary University), were invited as surprise guests one week to join the Zoom Knights call. Mary and Ben were given a surprise of their own when the President of Mount Mary, Christine Pharr, joined the call to welcome Mary and St. Norbert President Brian Bruess and Head Basketball Coach Gary Grzesk joined to welcome Ben. The weekly connection with old friends, and some new faces, has meant a lot to those looking to stay connected with their Dominican community.

“When we visited that first night on Zoom it just kind of organically developed into reminiscing about our DHS days and wondering what our classmates are up to,” Colleen Groh ’84 Dunphy, Creator of Zoom Knights, said. “ So, I went to the DHS ‘84 Facebook messenger page we had going from our reunion last year and sent a shout out to see if anyone wanted to hop on a Zoom chat the following week. Well, eight weeks later, our Wednesday Zoom Knight has evolved into a much anticipated and nurturing 90 minutes! Simple fun in a complex time. Our way of making lemonade I guess you might say.”

“The Zoom meetings have brought people together in a way that is meaningful and fun,” Megan King ’84 McCormick said. “I have been involved with reunion planning for the past four reunions, but this is so different and really carries over into our lives. I’m proud to be a DHS alum but prouder now that we have an ongoing weekly connection.”

Some familiar faces, and some that never even had a connection in high school, began to become regulars for Zoom Knight. Then the Zoom calls began to feature surprise guests including John McGivern, Ted Perry and even former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Members of Dominican’s Class of 2020, Ben Jelacic (attending St. Norbert College and playing basketball)

“All along the Zoom calls have been about the foundation, passion, and spirit of having a shared experience of an outstanding Catholic education,” Dashal Young ’84 said. “We have reflected and we have laughed. The Zoom calls bring back the affinity, appreciation and love that I have for Dominican.”

With theme nights ranging from wearing your favorite hat to sharing pictures of family and pets, and more surprise guests on tap, Zoom Knights have no plans to stop anytime soon.

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Alumni Updates

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Tony Fuerst ’89 was elevated to Office Managing Partner of the Milwaukee office of David Willey ’66 and Sarah “Sally” Currie ’66 were married in Maui, HI on July 1, PricewaterhouseCoopers on July 1, 2018. 2019. The couple resides in Tomball, TX. (1) As an audit partner, he brings 24 years of experience to the role.

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Will Bush ’04 and his brother, Kevin, appeared on Fox 6 in November, 2019 in an interview about their electronic music duo, Immortal Girlfriend. Will and Kevin performed for Dominican students on December 6, 2019 1970s Twenty golfers from the classes of ’80, ’81 and can be found performing around the Dave Roche ’72 has written a book about his and the ’70s came together on May 16, 2020 Milwaukee area. (4) unforgettable journey while studying abroad at Morningstar Golf Club for the Dennis Cox as a college student at Loyola University ’80 Memorial Golf Outing. Pictured are Pat Mark Darnieder ’06 and Maura (Parnitzke) in Rome, Italy. “Books & Backpacks: 6,600 Roddy ’80, Tom Fazio ’80, Tim Cox ’75, Bill Darnieder ’06 welcomed their daughter, Elin Miles from Rome to Kathmandu” is a lightCrowley, Joe Cortese ’80, Michael Crowley Rose, on November 10, 2019. The family hearted travel memoir detailing mishaps and ’88 and David Bowen ’80. (7) resides in Milwaukee, WI. (3) marvelous experiences uncommon to most Americans in the 1970’s. Dave’s book can be Kevin Gaszak ’07 is currently a financial 1990s found on Amazon. analyst for Kohl’s in Menomonee Falls. A Ben Dickmann ’96, photographer for the 2011 graduate of UW-Milwaukee, he lives in Miami Dolphins, was awarded an Honorable Karen Gerrity ’76 and her husband Orrin, Hubertus, WI with his wife and son. Mention by the Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed their first grandchild, Orrin William in their 51st Annual Photo Contest. This Snyder VI on April 2, 2020. The family resides yearly contest is the highest recognition for a Tom Gaszak ’02 recently became pharmacy in Colorado. (2) photographer in the NFL with photographers manager at the Pick ‘n Save in Kenosha, WI. A 2009 Midwestern University, Chicago from every team and press agency 1980s College of Pharmacy graduate, Tom lives in competing. (6) Mary (Stauske) Aschenbrenner ’86 Kenosha with his wife and two children. participated in a stained glass workshop in Rebecca Ohrmund ’98 received the February hosted by former Dominican Art Paul Gallo ’08 traveled to Belgium in August, Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award in teacher, Mary Gehr. Others in attendance 2019 to present papers at the European September, 2019 from the Illinois Council of were former Math teacher Susie Supanich Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology. Health-System pharmacists (ICHP). She is and former Media Specialist Amy Krzykowski. also the pharmacy technician representative- He was accompanied by his wife Michaela, (5) elect for the ICHP and will be installed as the sister Julie, and his mom, Mary Jane ’69. representative at the council’s annual meeting He will be starting a fellowship at Columbia University in New York in July, 2020. in October, 2020.

stay connected Let your fellow Knights know about the milestones in your life - weddings, births, promotions, retirements, awards and honors. Keep us informed so we can share your news with the Dominican community in our alumni publications!

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Katie (Wyklendt) Kasper ’05 and her husband, Dane, welcomed their daughter, Josephine Jane, on March 20, 2020. She is joined by four older siblings. The family resides in Shorewood, WI. (12)

Aaron Rindt ’02 and his wife Tiffany welcomed their son Ethan on February 17, 2020. He is joined by three older sisters and the family resides in Grafton, WI. (9)

Steve Loehr ’08 and his wife, Angie, welcomed their daughter, Madeline Mae, on November 23, 2019. The family resides in Germantown, WI. (8)

Amanda Scholz ’02 recently opened The Purple Turtle Artisan Collective in Brown Deer, WI. Her original shop is located in Stockholm, WI. The store is an artisan collective featuring a comprehensive selection of work from local, regional and national artists. All work is made by small, independent makers and artists right here in the U.S.

Anna Metscher ’05 is the Lead Farmer for Milwaukee Catholic Home and manages Clare Gardens, their organic, sustainable farm in Burlington, WI growing a variety of produce and flowers for MCH and other retirement communities in the area. Dan O’Connell ’06 and Margaret (Cope) O’Connell ’06 welcomed their daughter, Abbey Louise, in November, 2019. The family resides in Milwaukee, WI. (11)

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Jack Walton ’06 and his wife Gretchen welcomed their daughter, Emma Kathryn, on May 8, 2020. The family resides in Wauwatosa, WI. (10) More space on back

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Nathan Bredeson ’10 was named to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s sixth annual “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30” list. Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, he established the Ottawa Guitar Trio and recently recorded his first album “Nocturne.”

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called Global Partners Running Waters (GPRW). GPRW has provided clean water to over 317,000 people in Latin America, particularly Guatemala. (14) Sophie Mueller ’17, a Service Leadership student in Saint Louis University’s Chaifetz School of Business, presented at a service leadership workshop last November. She later attended a Teach-In in Washington, D.C. focused on social justice issues and met with the staffs of many different legislators. (15)

Marie Foss ’17 a Communication Design student at Washington University in St. Louis, had the incredible opportunity to study abroad for part of the Spring semester in Florence, Italy through Raphaella Norahunthe Santa Reparata International Chaneyalew ’12 completed her School of Art. (13) first year in the M.S. in Intellectual Property law at Northwestern Ann Hagner ’11 recently University School of Law after celebrated her five-year completing her studies mechanical anniversary as Creative Director and industrial engineering degrees with Walker Sands, an integrated B2B marketing agency in Chicago. at the University of Dayton and Kennesaw State University. She is Prior to her job, Ann graduated employed at Ciena Corp. and was summa cum laude with degrees nominated for the 2020 Inclusivity in advertising and French and Award in Networking. She is the minors in marketing and visual 2020 chair elect for the Southeast communications from Loyola Region of the National Society University Chicago. of Black Engineers and held the 2017 and 2018 Miss Georgia title Sydney Manista ’14 recently in the Miss American Coed and became employed as a mechanical engineer in the Space International United Miss pageant. (16) and Airborne Systems business segment at L3Harris Technologies, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a global aerospace and defense posted an article of the Top technology company. Sydney 100 High School Athletes of the resides in New York. Decade in Southeast Wisconsin. Dominican is proud to have Elizabeth Mueller ’13 had the four outstanding athletes on the honor of being a delegate for list! Congratulations to Allazia the 2019 United Nations Civil Society Conference, representing Blockton ’15, Deysha SmithJenkins ’12, Diamond Stone ’15 the nonprofit that she co-directs, and Duane Wilson ’13.

In Memory We join in prayerful remembrance of those in the Dominican community who have passed. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Charleen Barry, mother of current Dominican High School Board of Directors Chairperson Theresa, grandmother of Patrick Feldmeier ’13

Barbara Heil, former faculty member from 1980-1986, mother of Jennifer (Buffett) ’84 and Joseph ’84, daughter-in-law of Kelley (Corey) ’86

Nicolette Bell ’00, sister of Samantha ’02

Dennis Hetreed, husband of Betty Edwards ’60

Jeanne Brill, mother of Jack ’73 and Steve ’78

Jerry Hohnstein ’60

Robert Jaster, father of Joel ’74 and Jay ’84 James Kallas, father of Patrick ’72, Pamela ’73, Paulynn ’74, Penny ’76, Peter ’79, Margaret ’81, J. Perry ’84 and Mary Pat ’87 Robert Koster ’85 Albert Matzelle ’61

Michael “Mikey” Capati ’89, brother of Carmelino ’88

Joan McGivern, mother of Tim ’71 and former Dominican coach Michael

Christine Cataldo, mother of Maria VanDusen ’85, Anthony ’87 and Gianna ’98

Daniel Meehan, father of Laurie Lukaszewicz ’72, Theresa Felknor ’74, Dan ’75, Suzanne Saidat ’78 and Margaret ’79

Mary Collentine, mother of Mary Katzer ’62, Judy Mieding ’64, Colleen McBride ’65, Christine Bach ’66, Sandy Roller ’68, Carey Callies ’71, Theresa Hagedorn ’73 (deceased), Richard ’74 and Daniel ‘77

Sheila Anne Mehigan ’60 Patricia Palabrica, mother of Theresa ’75, Cynthia ’78, Alejandro ’80, Christopher ’81, Anthony ’83 and grandmother of Helen ’15, George ’19 and Henry ’21 Palabrica-Schorse

Thomas Deinlein ’76, brother of John ’69, Mary ’72, Laura ’73 (deceased) and Peter ’77

Carol Medd Price ’65, mother of former Dominican faculty member Lindsey Price

Carmella Dentice, mother of Angele Dentice ’77 Morris , Ted ’79 and Phillip ’81 (deceased)

John Pritchard, father of Robert ’65, Matthew ’67 and Peter ’68

Kathy Frank ’66 Dwyer, sister of David Sr. ’67 (deceased), Patty Marks ’71 (deceased) Gordon Falk, brother of Kathleen Fisher ’63, Barbara ’70, Robert ’72, Michael ’74 Marjorie Feerick, mother of Peggy ’70, Patrick ’71 and grandmother of Kyle ’01 and Rachel ’04 Peter Paul Flynn, brother of Grace ’77 Arlina Frias, mother of Alina ’16 Laurence (Larry) Gooding, Jr., father of Martha Welton ’68 and Katie Sonnenberg ’72 Arthur Guidinger, father of Joe ’80, Jerome ’82, Jeff ’83 and Jay ’87 Joan Hargarten, mother of Michael ’66, William ’68, Dan ’70, Thomas ’73, Anita ’75, Jeff ’78, and Katy ’80

Anthony Proite, father of Gail ’66

Bernard “Bernie” Schreiner In February, Dominican lost a beloved member of its family: Bernie Schreiner. Bernie was a science teacher at Dominican for 36 years before retiring in 2016. Bernie was known for his humorous and snarky personality, his love of teaching, photography, sports and his family. His students and friends remember his swallowing gold fish trick, dropping off interesting newspaper articles in his coworker’s mailboxes and even driving students to school. He was a fixture at basketball games as the voice of the Dominican Knights for countless games. He was loved by his family, friends, coworkers, students and the entire Dominican community. He will be missed.

Rosemary Pulito, mother of Ann ’67, Dominica ’68 and Jean ’81 Gerald Rozum, father of Mary Jordan ’80, Thomas ’81, Ann Klinkhammer ’82, Kathleen Smigielski ’83 and Joseph ’86 Betty Jane Ryan, mother of Kathy Ryan ’70 Schneider Joseph T. Schaefer ’61 James “Jim” Shaw, father of Michael ’93 Victoria Steffes, mother of David ’70, Daniel ’79, Mike ’82 and Susan ’84 Mark Szukalski, father of Shane ’06, stepfather of Douglas Nogrady ’08 Barbara Zanger, mother of Christopher ’97 *All names as of May 31, 2020

Memorial listings acknowledge Dominican Alumni and their parents, spouse, children and/or siblings who attended Dominican High School. We rely on the information available to us and sincerely apologize for any names we have inadvertently omitted. Please inform us about the death of a loved one in the Dominican community by contacting Julie Dlugopolski at jdlugopolski@dominicanhighschool.com.

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