Summer 2022 Dominican Magazine by Dominican High School

SUMMER 2022

DOMINICAN Magazine

21st CENTURY STEM How Dominican High School is preparing students for college, in and out of the classroom

TRUTH

COMPASSION

JUSTICE

COMMUNITY

PARTNERSHIP

Con-GRAD-ulations!!

The Class of 2022 celebrated graduation with one final picture as a group. Congratulations Knights! “May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” -Psalm 20:4

A Vision Realized Members of the Dominican staff and Board of Directors take part in the Knight Vision 2.0 ceremonial groundbreaking to kick off construction of the many projects associated with the capital campaign. (Left to right): Sr. Mary Howard Johnstone, Giacomo Fallucca ’79, John Desing, Leanne Giese, Bill Crowley, Dave Dlugopolski ’85, Claudia Martin, Joe Grady

From the President Dear Dominican Family & Friends, This past April we began a comprehensive review and revision of our integrated communications and marketing plan. We have such a great story to tell and a renewed plan will be highly beneficial in our efforts to reach a wider audience and promote Dominican more effectively in the greater Milwaukee area. There are three developments that make this the perfect time for this important work: •

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Our enrollment numbers are up! The Dominican story is rich in faith, traditions, and excellence; more and more families across the region are responding to Dominican and the time-tested, proven education approach we offer our students. This increased demand shines a light on our need to ensure communications are aligned with both our progress and the changing marketplace. Our marketing efforts will always prioritize our Catholic feeder schools, but gone are the days when Catholic grade school graduates automatically matriculate into Catholic high schools, and when all Catholic K-8 schools had 50+ students at each grade level. Our communications now must also support our continued expansion of marketing and admissions efforts to include a broader scope of prospective students to meet the enrollment challenges every Catholic high school is facing.

campus ministry and service experiences. These are the stories that keep us grounded in our mission and focused on ensuring the Dominican experience is possible for generations to come. But how do we package it all? How do we ensure our prospective students and families receive the right messages at the right time? How can we effectively market the “it” factor of Dominican, this amazing place that so many call home? It all begins with insights. Our current parents, faculty, and staff recently participated in surveys and focus groups; their feedback on Dominican’s strengths and opportunities has been invaluable to us. We will be reaching out to alumni and past parents in the months ahead. We are excited to achieve our ultimate goal of creating a communications road map that will help us most effectively share the Dominican story and reach a larger audience. When you get the call or email asking for your feedback, I hope you will share your Dominican story with us. In the meantime, please enjoy the stories of Dominican excellence and student success which are featured in this magazine. Thank you for your love and support of the Dominican mission. Wishing you and your family God’s greatest blessings,

The media landscape is more crowded than ever before, making effective strategy, messaging, and communications programs especially critical to maintaining visibility.

Dominican is the story of graduates who have found extraordinary success in their post-secondary education and respective careers and are now leading wonderful, meaningful lives. It’s the story of personal faith and lifelong friendships being strengthened and inspired through retreats,

Leanne Giese President Current & Past Parent

Board of Directors Special thanks to our 2021-2022 Board of Directors and Officers Souheil Badran Northwestern Mutual Chief Operating Officer, EVP Lisa A. Bangert Attorney Tom Branigan Branigan, Inc. Owner/Communications Consultant Mike Carter Northwestern Mutual Chief Financial Officer Brian Conole ’73 Bank of America Senior Vice President

John Desing Board Chair Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Dave Dlugopolski ’85 Outdoor Lighting Construction Co. Co-Owner Paul Engibous ’74 Marquette University Assistant Professor School of Dentistry Cara Fuller WEC Energy Group Director, Customer Operations Support

Leanne Giese Dominican High School President

Christine Frank ’93 Rice Simpson & Deardorff, S.C. Shareholder Attorney, President

Tsebaot Hailemichael Bostik, Inc. Chemist - Research & Development

Stephen Roche ’94 Setter Roche, LLP Patent Attorney

Sr. Mary Howard Johnstone, OP Sinsinawa Dominican Ambassador

Francine Parris ’85 Saffold Advocate Aurora Healthcare Senior Accountant

Sr. Erica Jordan, OP Sinsinawa Sponsorship Council Liaison Dave Mazza Dana Investment Advisors VP - Investment & Sales Marketing

Annemarie Scobey ’86-Polacheck Johnson Controls Director of Corporate Programs/ Corporate Responsibility

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Dancing Around The World Elise Weske ’24 won the Irish Dancing Mid-America Oireachtas competition in November. Elise also performed at the World Championships in Belfast, Ireland in April. Photo by Nadine Weske

In This Issue

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Dominican High School publishes Dominican Magazine for alumni, past parents, current families and friends CONTRIBUTORS Julie Dlugopolski Edward Foy Nate Friday ’09 Leanne Giese Christine Hudak ’84 Erika LaPean Claudia Martin Bryan McLoone MAGAZINE DESIGN & LAYOUT Bryan McLoone, Communications Manager

FEATURES

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CLASS OF 2022

The year-end event returned to the James & Virginia Wheeler Auditorium as we celebrated the Class of 2022 at graduation.

21st CENTURY STEM

An inside look at how Dominican is using STEM, in and out of the classroom, to prepare students for college and beyond.

BREAKTHROUGH ON THE HARDWOOD

The Dominican girls basketball team qualified for state for the first time in 11 years.

KNIGHT VISION 2.0

Construction is officially underway on the various projects included in the Knight Vision 2.0 Capital Campaign.

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CAMPUS BUZZ

THEATRE

CAMPUS MINISTRY

ART SPOTLIGHT

SOMEONE TO KNOW

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PHOTOGRAPHY Indicated by photo credits CONTACT US Comments and address changes Dominican High School Attn: Bryan McLoone 120 East Silver Spring Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 (414) 332-1170 ext. 174 bmcloone@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, and Partnership.

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Hats off to the Class of 2022!

After two straight years of hosting our year-end events on Dominican’s North Campus, we were back inside the James & Virginia Wheeler Auditorium for the Baccalaureate Mass and graduation. On Friday, May 27, family, friends, and members of the Dominican community gathered as the Class of 2022 crossed the stage, received their diplomas, and joined the ranks of Dominican alumni. Congratulations Class of 2022! We can’t wait to see what your future holds.

(Left to right): Paul Firsan, Josephine Balistreri, and Ben Lozano

2022 VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN The valedictorian of the Class of 2022 is Josephine Balistreri daughter of Ted Balistreri and Lisa Bangert. Josephine achieved a grade point average of 4.327 through seven semesters at Dominican. Josephine will attend Georgetown University in the fall and plans to study International Political Economy. The co-salutatorians are Paul Firsan and Ben Lozano. Paul, son of Sharbil and Leila, achieved a grade point average of 4.306 through seven semesters at Dominican. He plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison and study Electrical Engineering. Ben, son of Juan and Cindy, achieved a 4.306 grade point average through seven semesters at Dominican. He plans to study Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

2022 LEGACY STUDENTS

(Left to Right) Louis Maier IV ’85, Louis Maier V, Rebecca Jones ’79, Theodore Wong, Rose O’Keeffe, Ann Ormsby ’75 Olsen, William Wong ’85, Joseph Olsen, Marco Luna, Annemarie Scobey ’86-Polacheck, Jamilet Scobey-Polacheck, Jennifer Eschweiler ’91 Luna, Tessa Almond, Mark Rice ’92, Parris Saffold, Christine Frank ’93 Rice, Isaac Rice, Ella Carroll, Francine Parris ’84 Saffold, Sarah Banck ’96 Dominican Magazine

Class of 2022 Advancement Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs and capabilities of both teachers and students. He served as the project manager for numerous technology enhancements during Dominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to streamline technology and information systems ever since. His expertise was especially valuable this past school year when Dominican needed to provide online instruction for students who required virtual learning options during the pandemic.

Aly El-Ghatit

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Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s technology infrastructure. Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively impacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication and commitment to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly for your love and support of Dominican!

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.

2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year

2021 Young Alum of the Year

MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

Amber Raffeet ’06 August

Dominican graduates from 2019-2022 are attending the following colleges and universities. MaryAnne has been a continuous Amber obtained her B.A. in Spanish supporter and advocate of Dominican

since she graduated 46 years ago. College Alabama State University Carthage Through her key role in establishing St. Alverno College Case Western Reserve University Monica’s Kindergarten program and as Arizona State University Clemson a teacher there for the last 41 years, University she Aurora University has demonstrated strongCollege of Charleston faith, belief and commitment to Catholic education. Ave Maria University College of Saint Benedict Over the years, MaryAnne has shared her Ball State University Columbia College Chicago love of Dominican by attending events, Belmont Universitysupporting students through Concordia University-Wisconsin Knight Walk and scholarship support, and by facilitating Beloit College DePaul University for her young students to meet with Berklee College of tours Music Drake University high school students. The common theme Boston University found in Maryanne’s nominations Edgewood College is that Cardinal Stritch University Embry-Riddle she truly models Dominican’s core values Aeronautical Community Carroll University of Truth, Compassion, Justice, University-Daytona Beach and Partnership.

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and Legal Studies at the University of

Wisconsin-Madison and law degree Gardner-Webb University from University of Wisconsin Law Georgetown University School. She works at Legal Aid Society Greenville University of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the Highland College GuardianCommunity ad Litem Division advocating for children from indigent families Hillsdale College in family court. Amber is PresidentIllinois State University Elect of WI Association of African Iowa State Lawyers, University American member of the State Bar of WIUniversity Board of Governors Jackson State andForest memberCollege of Women in Focus, Inc. Lake By offering to mentor and provide Lakeland University internship opportunities, Amber serves Lawrence University as an excellent role model for current Dominican students interested in Lehigh University pursuing a career in law.

Advancement Sr. Maxwell Volunteer Aly El-Ghatit LibertyDuchesne University Santa Clara University of the Year: University of Sydney

processes necessary to meet theof expanding technology needs Lipscomb University Savannah Collegeand of Art & Design University the Pacific and capabilities of both teachers and students. He Loyola University Chicago Spelman College University of Toronto served as the project manager for numerous technology enhancements during Marian University - Fond du Lac St. Petersburg College University of WashingtonDominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to Marquette University Tennessee State University Seattle Campus streamline technology and information systems ever since. His Maryland Institute College of Art The University of expertise was especiallyUniversity ofpast Wisconsin-Eau Claire valuable this school year when Dominican needed to provide onlineof instruction for students who Miami University, Oxford Tennessee-Knoxville University Wisconsin-La Crosse required virtual learning options during the pandemic. Milwaukee Area Technical College The University of Texas at University of Wisconsin-Madison Milwaukee School of Engineering Arlington University of WisconsinThroughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many Mount Mary University Trinity College Milwaukee of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal Murray State University Tulane University of Louisiana University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro for the FinanceUniversity Departmentof to Wisconsin-Parkside streamline payment New York University University of Akronsystems Main Campus Aly El-Ghatit processing systems andUniversity continues toofhelp the Admissions Norfolk State University University of Arizona WisconsinDepartment in organizing and revamping its data collection Dominican High School is honored to recognize Aly El-Ghatit Ohio State University University of California-San Diego River Falls system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Aly Ohio University University of Chicago University of Wisconsinexpertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, has been a dedicated member of the Dominican community Otterbein University University of Dallas Rock County support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s since 2015 and is happily married to past parent and past Board technology infrastructure. Pennsylvania State University University of Illinois Chicago University of WisconsinChairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of Erie-Behrend College University of Kansas Stevens Point hours of expertise in the areas of technology and data processing Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively programming and development. Princeton University University of Minnesota-Crookston University of Wisconsinimpacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an Reed College University of Minnesotaalumnus, current or pastWhitewater parent, his dedication and commitment After retiring from a successful career in technology and security Ripon College Twin Cities UWM athonorary Waukesha to our community makes him an Knight! Thank you Aly solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right for your love and support of Dominican! Riverland Community College University of Mississippi Viterbo University into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience Saint Louis University University of OklahomaWinona State University helped Dominican advance in its ability to implement programs Saint Norbert College Norman Campus Xavier University San Diego State University University of PittsburghThe Dominican High Xavier University of Louisiana School Distinguished Alumni Awards DISTINGUISHED University of Redlandshonor graduates who exemplify our five core values of

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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.

CLASS OF 2022: BY THE NUMBERS 2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year

2021 Young Alum of the Year

MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

Amber Raffeet ’06 August

MaryAnne has been a continuous supporter and advocate of Dominican since she graduated 46 years ago. Through her keyinrole in establishing St. Total received Monica’s Kindergarten program and as scholarship offers a teacher there for the last 41 years, she has demonstrated strong faith, belief and commitment to Catholic education. Over the years, MaryAnne has shared her Colleges/Universities with highest number love of Dominican by attending events, supporting students through Knight Walk and scholarship support, and by facilitating tours for her young students to meet with high school students. The common theme found in Maryanne’s nominations is that Students she truly attending models Dominican’s core values theTruth, University of of Compassion, Justice, Community Wisconsin-Madison and Partnership.

$6,347,048

40%

Students majoring in a STEM related field

of Class of 2022

Students attending Marquette University

79%

Amber obtained her B.A. in Spanish and Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and law degree Students who graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School. She works at college Legal Aid Society with credits of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the Guardian ad Litem Division advocating for children from indigent families in family court. Amber is PresidentGrads attending: Elect of WI Association of African American Lawyers, member of the State Bar of WI Board of Governors and member of Women in Focus, Inc. By offering to mentor and provide internship opportunities, Amber serves Students attending as an excellent role model for current a school in Wisconsin Dominican students interested in pursuing a career in law.

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Campus Buzz Advancement Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit Academic Department Excellence Awards and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs The Academic Department Awards recognize seniors who and capabilities of both teachers and students. He served as the symbolize the culture of excellence at Dominican High School. project manager for numerous technology enhancements during The 2022 recipients were honored for their accomplishments in renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to Dominican’s each respective department at the Baccalaureate Mass streamline Senior technology and information systems ever since. His expertise was especially valuable this past school year when Reception and Graduation in May.

Darwin Kaestner/ William Crowley Award (Science) Fiona McCoy

Philip Dentice Award (Social Studies) Josephine Balistreri

Rose O’Keeffe

Noel Morales

Dominican needed to provide online instruction for students who required virtual learning options during the pandemic.

Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro Sinsinawa Core Values Award systems for the Finance Department toFirsan streamlineEarn payment Balistreri, Jennifer Doerr Award Truth: Aly El-Ghatit processing systems and continues to help the Admissions National Merit Scholarship (Art) Josephine Balistreri Department in organizing and revamping its data collection Dominican High School is honored to recognize Aly El-Ghatit Anna Hundt Recognition Compassion: system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Aly expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, Saron Weldemariam has been a 25 dedicated Matthew Awardmember of the Dominican community Dominican seniors Josephine Balistreri and support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s since 2015 and is happily married to past parent and past Board Justice (Religious Studies) Paul Firsan were named finalists by the technology infrastructure. Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of hours of expertise in the areas of technology and data processing Community programming and development.

Mark Kasprzak Award Parris Saffold (Athletics) Partnernship After retiring from a successful career in technology and security Theodore Wong solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, jumped right BenjaminAly Lozano into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience helped Dominican advance in its ability to implement programs

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National Merit Scholarship Program for their

Dominican is outstanding so grateful foracademic the many ways Aly has positively achievement! Students impacted the are Dominican herecords, is not an SAT chosencommunity. based on Although academic alumnus, current or past parent,and his dedication commitment scores, essays, leadershipand skills. to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly for your love and support of Josephine Dominican! and Paul ranked in As a finalist,

the top 1% nationwide. Josephine will attend Georgetown University and Paul will attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Dominican High School Distinguished Alumni Awards Congratulations to Josie andcore Paul! honor graduates who exemplify our five 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.

2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year

2021 Young Alum of the Year

MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

Amber Raffeet ’06 August

MaryAnne has been a continuous supporter and advocate of Dominican since she graduated 46 years ago. Through her key role in establishing St. Monica’s Kindergarten program and as a teacher there for the last 41 years, she Marco Presents Bishop has Luna demonstrated strong faith, belief and commitment to Catholic education. Schuerman With Drawing Over the years, MaryAnne has shared her love of Dominican by attending events, Dominican senior Marco Luna presented Bishop James Schuerman supporting students through Knight Walk with an original pieceand of scholarship art he created as a gift our support, and byduring facilitating Immaculate Conception December. toursMass for herinyoung students to meet with high school students. The common theme in Maryanne’s nominations that The drawing depicts found the Virgin Mary holding baby isJesus. she truly models Dominican’s core values Marco will continue his passion for art at the University of of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the fall. and Partnership.

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Amber obtained her B.A. in Spanish and Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School. She works at Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the Guardian ad Litem Division advocating for children from indigent families Alumni Career Day Back In-Person in family court. Amber is PresidentElect in of WI Association of African After going virtual 2021, we welcomed 50 American Lawyers, member of the alums back to campus for this year’s event! It State Bar of WI Board of Governors was great to see so manyoffamiliar faces and and member Women in Focus, Inc. hear them share their Dominican andprovide career By offering to mentor and experiences with our students! Thank youserves to all internship opportunities, Amber an excellent role model for current of our alumni as who participated. We appreciate Dominican students interested in all of your time and wisdom! pursuing a career in law.

Advancement Sr. Duchesne

Dominican Yearbook Wins Award

Dominican High School’s yearbook staff won the Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence for the 2021-2022 school Maxwell Volunteer of the award Year: Aly El-Ghatit year. The Nationaland Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs engaging yearbooks that reflectofaboth broad representation of the student and capabilities teachers and students. He served as the body, while helping students develop communication and collaboration project manager for numerous technology enhancements during Dominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to skills. streamline technology and information systems ever since. His expertise was especially valuable this past school year when Congratulations toDominican the following members of the Dominican yearbook needed to provide online instruction for students who staff: Clara Adams, Ella Carroll, Davenoptions Cooper, Mary Elliott, Elijah required virtual learning during the pandemic.

Fischer, Lia Fuentes, Quaney Gary, Chante Gayden, Brigitte Harrison, Throughout theVinny past sixMitchell, years, AlyRose has worked closely Peter with many Italie Jackson, Inge Kozinski, O’Keeffe, of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal Stieg, Saron Weldemariam, Michael Wirth, and Ms. Ball, Yearbook usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro Moderator. systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment Aly El-Ghatit

Dominican High School is honored to recognize Aly El-Ghatit as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Aly Diego Montiel Awarded has been a dedicated member of the Dominican community Evans Scholarship since 2015 and is happily married to past parent and past Board Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of hours of expertise in the areas Montiel of technology data processing Dominican senior Diego wasand awarded the programming and development.

processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s technology infrastructure. Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively

prestigious Evans Scholarship, a full tuition and housingimpacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an college scholarship awarded toinhigh achieving students.alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication and commitment After retiring from a successful career technology and security

to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right for your love and support of Dominican! into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge experience Approximately 250 high school seniorsand from across the helped Dominican advancethe in its abilityScholarship to implement programs country are awarded Evans each year.

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Diego will attend Marquette University in the fall.

2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

2021 Young Alum of the Year Raffeet ’06 August Signing Day Amber at Dominican

MaryAnne has been a continuous Amber obtained her B.A. in Spanish supporter and advocate of Dominican and Legal Studies at the University of we celebrated our since she graduated 46 years ago. After a successful career at Dominican, Wisconsin-Madison and law degree Through her key role in establishingsenior St. University of Wisconsin student-athletes who willfrom continue their athletic Law careers Monica’s Kindergarten program andin as college! School. She works at Legal Aid Society a teacher there for the last 41 years, she of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the has demonstrated strong faith, belief Guardian ad Litem Division advocating Barry Applewhite - St. Norbert for College Basketball and commitment to Catholic education. children- from indigent families Over the years, MaryAnne has shared her in family court. Amber is Presidentlove of Dominican by attending events, Elect of WI Association of African & Keshawn McGee - Cardinal Stritch University - Basketball supporting students through Knight Walk American Lawyers, member of the Track and scholarship support, and by facilitating State Bar of WI Board of Governors tours for her young students to meet with and member of Women in Focus, Inc. high school students. The common Conner theme offering to -mentor and provide Robertson - LawrenceBy University Baseball found in Maryanne’s nominations is that internship opportunities, Amber serves she truly models Dominican’s core values as an excellent role model for current Mary Grace Elliott - Ripon College - Soccer of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community Dominican students interested in and Partnership. pursuing a career in law.

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Theatre Review Advancement Dominican Theatre had another remarkable and exciting year in 2021-2022, Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit showcasing its versatility, diversity, and talent on and off stage.

and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs and capabilities of both teachers and students. He served as the The Theatre season began with the touching drama, “Steel Magnolias”, followed by project manager for numerous technology enhancements during the musical “Aida” which returned to the DHS stage after 15 years. In February, DHS Dominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to Theatre went back to the ’80s and Venice Beach, roller skating its way to “Xanadu,” streamline technology and information systems ever since. His the silly-fun pop musical. Finally, the season was capped off expertise with Dominican’s spring was especially valuable this past school year when dance revue “Elevation IV” in May. More students than ever joined us on stagetoinprovide online instruction for students who Dominican needed virtualwas learning options during the pandemic. spring to dance and showcase their positivity. Our stage crewrequired once again heroic

and painted, built, lit, constructed, costumed, and ran all four beautiful productions.

Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal We had 82 students involved this year, won 11 Jerry Awards,ofand made a lot of usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro memories. Mr. Schaetzke and Mrs. Van Beek celebrated 25 years together and are systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment looking forward to year 26 and many, many more!Aly Bravo Theatre!systems and continues to help the Admissions El-Ghatit DHS processing Department in organizing and revamping its data collection Dominican High School is honored to recognize Aly El-Ghatit Photos by Kate Jurgens/PaxPhoto system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Aly expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, has been a dedicated member of the Dominican community support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s since 2015 and is happily married to past parent and past Board technology infrastructure. Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of hours of expertise in the areas of technology and data processing programming and development. After retiring from a successful career in technology and security solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience helped Dominican advance in its ability to implement programs

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2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year

2021 Young Alum of the Year

MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

Amber Raffeet ’06 August

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Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively impacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication and commitment to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly for your love and support of Dominican!

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2021-2022 AWARDS

Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit Jerry Awards and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs and capabilities Aida of both teachers and students. He served as the project manager for numerous technology enhancements during Spirit Award Dominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to - Jamilet Scobey-Polacheck ’22ever since. His streamline technology and information systems expertiseOutstanding was especially valuable this past school year when Lighting Design Dominican needed to provide online instruction for students who - Bryn Van Beek ’97 required virtual learning options during the pandemic.

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- Sophia Kleinmann ’24

Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively Design impactedOutstanding the Dominican Overall community. Although he is not an Nick Murel, Bryn Van Beek ’97, alumnus,-current or past parent, his dedication and commitment to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly Karen Dolan for your love and support of Dominican!

Outstanding Choreography - Michael Endter

2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year

2021 Young Alum of the Year

MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

Amber Raffeet ’06 August

Xanadu Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many of Dominican’s administrative to ensure optimal Outstanding Leaddepartments Performance usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro - Rose O’Keeffe ’22 systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment - Simone Kim ’22 to help the Admissions processing systems and continues Department in organizingSupporting and revamping its data collection Outstanding Performance system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical - Dayanara Sanchez ’24 expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, Spirit Award support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s - Grace Foy ’24 technology infrastructure.

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Breakthrough on the Hardwood Overcoming adversity, the Dominican girls basketball team advanced to state for the first time in 11 years

The Dominican girls basketball season was like a roller coaster, full of twists and turns. It was one fun ride to be on. Coming off a regional championship last year, the Knights had the look of a team ready to make a deep run. Leading scorer Keona McGee was back for her sophomore year, giving Dominican a big boost on the offensive end. A strong junior class, led by Alicia Burgos, Victoria Okoro, and twins Makari and Makaiyah Cornelius anchored one of the toughest defenses in the state.

This experienced and talented roster had one simple goal: get to Green Bay. That’s where the WIAA state tournament was being held. The Knights last qualified for state in 2011. “I had really high hopes this season,” Alicia Burgos said. “We did pretty good last year, and I was hoping we could build off that. We all work really well together. We all have a good bond outside of basketball, which I think brings so much more into the game because we all want to look out for each other. We all want to see each other succeed.” However, the season did not come without some adversity early on. The Knights started slow, losing their first two games, and were just 5-4 overall by winter break. The injury bug also hit Dominican, forcing players out of the lineup. Frustration started to set in for the players and coaching staff. “All of a sudden we were down to three players in practice and it was very stressful,” head coach Kevin Schramka said. “If you were at practice and saw our games, we couldn’t do certain things with this team that we thought we could do. During Christmas break, this was the time we could re-energize and think about the season. What could we do to do better.”

The turning point of the season came in a team meeting led by assistant coach Deysha Smith-Jenkins ’12, a key member of the 2011 state team. “She was like, how bad do you guys want this? If you do want it bad, you need to start putting in the work,” Burgos said. “We took the new year and we ran with it. We did whatever we could. We put everything else behind us and never looked back.”

With a change of mentality and a healthy roster, the Knights finally hit their stride in February. Dominican won four of its last five games and earned a No. 3 seed in the Division 3 playoffs.

“My happiness was, one, for the team, but also for the school and the community,” Schramka said. “Just put Dominican on the front burner for a while. The spirit of the school got uplifted and that made me happy.”

Taking the court at the Resch Center in Green Bay in front of a loud Dominican crowd, the Knights faced a tough challenge against top-seed Waupun. Despite a valiant effort, our girls basketball season came to end, losing to the eventual WIAA state champs 47-29.

The Knights started the postseason with wins over Brown Deer and University School to claim the regional title for the second straight year. In the sectional semifinal, Dominican’s strong defense held Kettle Moraine Lutheran to five points in the first half en route to a 38-33 win to move one game away from state. “I always tell the girls before we get to these big games, this isn’t just about this year,” Schramka said. “It’s been all those times where your dad might have shot baskets with you in the driveway or at a park. It’s all those other games that you played in grade school. They all come to a point like this. And you don’t get many opportunities for it so let’s give them everything we’ve got.” Facing Martin Luther in the sectional final, the Knights controlled the game from the tip, winning 48-36. A few months prior, Dominican was in a slump and barely had enough healthy players to practice. Now they were cutting down the nets. The Knights were going to state.

The Knights ended the year with 18 wins, the most since 2018. McGee led Dominican in scoring with 16.0 points per game, earning First Team All-Conference and All-State Honorable Mention. Burgos and Okoro were named All-Conference Honorable Mentions. As a team, Dominican received the sportsmanship award from the WIAA. The Dominican girls basketball team has set the bar high for future seasons. That’s exactly the way they want it, hungry for another ride back to state and a chance to bring home a gold trophy.

“Last season was probably my favorite season ever for any sport I’ve ever played at Dominican,” Burgos said. “We all are really trying over the summer to improve and get better so that when we do face those challenges it won’t set us back. We will be able to push through it and get through it as a team.” Dominican Magazine 17

Athletics Update

Boys, Girls Volleyball Sweep Conference Titles Boys Volleyball Advances to First Ever WIAA Sectional Final Since being added as a sport at Dominican High School in 2016, the boys volleyball team has made great strides. In 2018, the Knights won their first playoff game. During the 2019 campaign, they won a program-high 25 games. In 2021, Dominican won its first conference championship and advanced to the WIAA sectional finals for the first time.

Girls Volleyball Wins First Conference Title In Two Decades In 1997, gas prices were $1.23 per gallon, Titanic was the top movie at the box office, and the first Harry Potter book was released. It was also the same year the Dominican girls volleyball team last won a league title. In 2021, the Knights ended the 24-year drought, claiming the Metro Classic Conference championship.

Led by a core of six All-Conference players, Dominican finished 18-8 overall and 6-1 in conference to claim the Woodland East league title. The Knights received three First Team All-Conference selections. Barry Applewhite ’22 was named Woodland East Player of the Year, Ben Lozano ’22 finished third in the conference with 331 assists, and Ethan Vollmers ’22 had 117 kills.

Dominican finished the season 20-13 overall and 6-1 in the Metro Classic Conference. Dominican received four All-Conference selections. Morgan Theiler ’22 earned First Team All-Conference and Conference Player of the Year honors, leading the Metro Classic with 286 kills. Alicia Burgos ’23 was also a first team selection, leading the conference with 108 blocks.

Anthony Stelter ’22 and Ethan Grassl ’23 were named Second Team All-Conference. Jai Berrios ’24 earned All-Conference Honorable Mention.

The Knights had two Second Team All-Conference players - Emily Dickman ’23 posted a league best .402 hitting percentage, and Kate Boettinger ’24 led Dominican with 410 digs.

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All-Conference Team Selections Baseball First Team All-Conference Conner Robertson ’22

Honorable Mention Marco Luna ’22 Wilson Von Bohlen ’23

Honorable Mention Charlie Wahlen ’24 Tyler Feldbruegge ’25 Louie Maier V ’22 Andres Gonzalez ’24

Soccer - Girls First Team All-Conference Claire Emmerich ’24 Honorable Mention Emma Hubbard ’24 Mary Grace Elliott ’22 Kate Boettinger ’24 Georgea Cushman ’23

Basketball - Boys First Team All-Conference Barry Applewhite ’22* Aaron Womack III ’25

Softball Second Team All-Conference Sophia Ayala ’24

Honorable Mention Derrick Johnson ’24 Jaiden Martin ’24

Basketball - Girls First Team All-Conference Keona McGee ’24*

Honorable Mention Chloe Jones ’23 Celeste Vargas ’23 Vivian Snyder ’25

Honorable Mention Alicia Burgos ’23 Victoria Okoro ’23

Tennis - Boys First Team All-Conference Teddy Wong ’22

Cross Country - Girls All-Conference Josie Balistreri ’22

Honorable Mention Ethan Grassl ’23 Owen Lara ’25

Football Honorable Mention Ian Stefaniak ’22

Volleyball - Boys First Team All-Conference Barry Applewhite ’22* Ben Lozano ’22 Ethan Vollmers ’22

Golf - Boys First Team All-Conference Tom Sukprasert ’23 Second Team All-Conference Barry Applewhite ’22 Donovan Harwood ’24 Lacrosse - Boys Second Team All-Conference Jack Giese ’24 Soccer - Boys First Team All-Conference Filiberto Saavedra ’22* Second Team All-Conference Harris Burgos ’24

Photo by Jim Harwood ’86

Second Team All-Conference Anthony Stelter ’22 Ethan Grassl ’23 Honorable Mention Jai Berrios ’24 Volleyball - Girls First Team All-Conference Morgan Theiler ’22* Alicia Burgos ’23 Second Team All-Conference Emily Dickmann ’23 Kate Boettinger ’24

*All-State Honorable Mention

1 Teddy Wong ’22 finished runner-up at the Division 2 WIAA Boys Tennis State Tournament in Madison. This was his third time competing at state during his Dominican career (6th in 2019, 3rd in 2021). Teddy was named the Metro Classic Conference Singles Player of the Year.

2 The Dominican girls 4x100 relay team (Victoria Okoro ’23, Makari Cornelius ’23, Jamiyah Brown ’25, and Makaiyah Cornelius ’23) took seventh place at the WIAA State Track & Field Meet. The relay set a new school record in the state prelims with a time of 49.81.

3 The Dominican boys basketball team earned its first WIAA regional championship since 2019. The Knights finished 21-6 and third place in the Metro Classic Conference. Barry Applewhite ’22 averaged 16.0 PPG and 10.8 RPG, and earned All-State Honorable Mention.

4 Chloe Jones ’23 led the Dominican softball team in wins (5), strikeouts (126), and innings pitched (70). Chloe threw a perfect game on May 17th against Milwaukee School of Languages.

5 Filiberto Saavedra ’22 led the Dominican boys soccer team in goals (13), helping the Knights to a second place finish in the Metro Classic Conference. Filiberto was named the league’s Offensive Player of the Year and earned All-State Honorable Mention.

6 Thanathat (Tom) Sukprasert ’23 qualified for the WIAA state meet, becoming just the second Dominican boys golfer to compete at state since the school joined the WIAA in 2000. Tom also earned First-Team All Conference honors.

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Prayer

A Look Back At The

North Shore Catholic Schools Mass The Dominican girls volleyball team prays before their match.

Prayer, the cornerstone of each student’s life at Dominican. From the classroom and hallways, to the stage, the field, and the chapel, the faith of a community starts with each person’s individual relationship with God.

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Archbishop Jerome Listecki and Fr. Paul Hartmann shown presiding over the two Masses. Seniors Rose O’Keeffe and Daven Cooper offered the Veritas reflection at each Mass.

After having a virtual event in 2021, the North Shore Catholic Schools Mass at Dominican High School was back in-person this school year….with a twist. On February 1st, Dominican welcomed students, faculty, and staff from the neighboring Catholic K-8 grade schools: St. Robert, St. Monica, St. Eugene, and Holy Family to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. With more than 1,200 guests inside the school, social distancing became a top priority. To keep everyone safe, Dominican held two separate masses, in the gymnasium and auditorium, that ran simultaneously.

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Partnering with Milwaukee County Parks, students held a park clean up at nearby Lincoln Park

Each year on retreat, the Freshman class spends the day immersed in the Pillar of community, serving at a variety of places in Milwaukee.

Study As part of the UKnighted Service program, the Sophomore class studies various social issues by hearing from a series of guest speakers, who are leaders in Milwaukee, working to help those in need. Students then serve at many of these organizations, gaining firsthand experience in living the Gospel, giving food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty.

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Mr. Adam Procell, Program Manager for Partners for Hope, a local non-profit that provides resources and training for those Mr.recently Adam Procell, Program from Manager for Partners in Hope, a local non-profit released prison

that provides resources and training for those recently released from prison.

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Preaching

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Bill Crowley ready to cook Sr. Flannan McGuire O.P.’s famous meatloaf.

In October, Dominican continued its 31-year history of providing meals for the guests of the St. Ben’s Community Meal in downtown Milwaukee.

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At each all school Mass, Veritas members offer a reflection on the Gospel.

A group of students attend a preaching conference each summer, meeting students from Dominican High Schools across the country to learn and grow in their faith. These students return to campus and form the Veritas Team, whose call is to lead the community in faith.

Partnership

Justice Study In November, over 75 people gathered for the 2nd annual Black Lives are Sacred Public Witness sponsored by the Social Justice and Outreach Program through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Dominican students were led by Anna Metscher ‘05, Farm Manager at Clare Gardens to grow food for the Milwaukee Catholic Home.

Throughout the year, students dedicated themselves to work for a just and equitable society for all people. From collecting money and items to raising their voices for advocacy, the Dominican community continued its work for justice.

From parent volunteers and students, to alumni and community members, students partnered with 12 different organizations this year in living out each of the core values through service.

Truth Each year students attend a retreat with their class to deepen their relationship with Christ both as individuals and as a community. From the Freshman retreat “Rooted” to the Senior Retreat “The Journey”, students are challenged to seek the deeper truths God has for them and how he is calling them to serve the world.

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Mr. Adam Procell, Program Manager for Partners for Hope, a local non-profit that provides resources and training for those recently released from prison Students on Sophomore retreat engage in reflection on how God has called people throughout scripture to be holy men and women.

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Advancement Art Spotlight Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit

Works of Art

and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs and capabilities of both teachers and students. He served as the project manager for numerous technology enhancements during Dominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to streamline technology and information systems ever since. His expertise was especially valuable this past school year when Dominican needed to provide online instruction for students who required virtual learning options during the pandemic.

Aly El-Ghatit

Dominican High School is honored to recognize Aly El-Ghatit NINE DOMINICAN STUDENTS as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Aly EARNED ART AWARDS DURING has been a dedicated member of the DominicanTHE community since 2015 and SCHOOL is happily married to past parent and past Board 2021-2022 YEAR Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of hours of expertise in Fair’s the areas of technology andArt data processing Wisconsin State Young People’s Exhibition programming and -development. Marco Luna ’22 1st Place for Drawing

Ellie Repinski ’23 - 1st Place for Drawing After retiring from in technology and security Ara Gargiulo ’24 a- successful 2nd Placecareer for Drawing solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience Scholastic Art Award helped Dominican advanceHonorable in its ability Mentions to implement programs

Josie Liban ’25 - Drawing & Illustration Vincent Desing ’23 - Painting Caleb Pacheco ’23 - Printmaking DISTINGUISHED Ella Carroll ’22 - Stained Glass Fiona McCoy ’22 - Stained Class Elijah Fischer ’22 - Comic Art

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2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year

2021 Young Alum of the Year

MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

Amber Raffeet ’06 August

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Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s technology infrastructure.

Advancement Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs and capabilities of both teachers and students. He served as the project manager for numerous technology enhancements during Dominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to streamline technology and information systems ever since. His expertise was especially valuable this past school year when Dominican needed to provide online instruction for students who required virtual learning options during the pandemic.

Aly El-Ghatit

Dominican High School is honored to recognize Aly El-Ghatit as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Aly has been a dedicated member of the Dominican community Red Hair / Josie Liban ’25 since 2015 and is happily married to past parent and past Board Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of hours of expertise in the areas of technology and data processing programming and development. After retiring from a successful career in technology and security solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience helped Dominican advance in its ability to implement programs

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ALUMNI AWA R D S Caleb Pacheco ’23

Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, Cosmic Carroll ’22 support and advice in order to optimize theJourney efforts /ofElla Dominican’s technology infrastructure. Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively impacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication and commitment to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly for your love and support of Dominican!

The Dominican High School Distinguished Alumni Awards honor graduates who exemplify our five core values of Vincent Desing ’23 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.

2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year

2021 Young Alum of the Year

MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

Amber Raffeet ’06 August

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21st CENTURY STEM D

ominican has a long tradition of excellence in preparing students for college and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Spanning decades, alumni can easily recall lessons and experiences from legendary STEM teachers, such as Darwin Kaestner, Bill Crowley, and Patricia Ash. These talented teachers challenged and pushed our students to think about our world and expand their potential. Dominican’s current faculty leaders in math, science, and technology continue the tradition of academic excellence by exploring new ways for our students to experience college-level curriculum, engage with university students and professors, and offer opportunities to explore their future careers.

frontier. Our outstanding teachers have continued this tradition of a strong science and math education by pushing our students to excel. “We want students to learn the necessary concepts and skills in their field of interest while they are at Dominican so when they start college they already have that base knowledge,” Dominican math teacher Megan Renner said.

MEETING STUDENTS’ NEEDS Dominican’s commitment to excellence in STEM spans back to the founder of the Sinsinawa Dominicans, Father Samuel Mazzuchelli. He and the Sinsinawa Dominicans embraced science, engineering, and technology as far back as the 1830-40s. Father Samuel designed and built churches in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, and required strong science education in the schools founded by the Sinsinawa Dominicans. He even brought scientific equipment, including a modern telescope from Europe, when he settled in the American 24

Megan Renner dissecting a word problem during her AP Calculus BC class.

Renner has taught at Dominican for 14 years and is the math department chair. Over the years she has seen a growing interest in AP (Advanced Placement) math courses.

“We want students to be successful and also challenged, that’s the sweet spot,” Renner said. “You can help them understand what classes they need to take in college for their career before they graduate.”

“Initially it was as little as one to four students in a class, now we are getting full class sizes,” Renner said. “Students are more interested in STEM-related careers, including medicine, engineering, nursing, and business. They know they need a strong background in math.”

According to Renner, knowing students on a personal level is what makes Dominican’s STEM curriculum unique.

AP Biology student Morgan Theiler ’22 analyzes her data during a Gel Electrophoresis lab.

Over the past five years, Dominican’s STEM faculty has committed to expanding the advanced curriculum and learning experiences of our students. College-level courses in science, technology, and math all include Advanced Placement or concurrent enrollment classes. The past two years recorded all-time high student enrollments in AP Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Calculus AB and Calculus BC courses. In 2017, Dominican students took 27 Advanced Placement exams in STEM areas. In 2022, Dominican more than doubled that total with over 65 AP STEM exams. Those exams resulted in a record number of high scores, earning Dominican students college credits. Among the Class of 2022, 79% of students graduated with college credits through Advanced Placement or concurrent enrollment courses.

“By the time they are taking AP courses, we’ve already had them in a class,” Renner said. “Students know us, and I think that is a big deal. They are comfortable asking questions and asking for help. If I know I have a lot of kids going into a certain field, I can relate lectures and assignments a little bit more toward that career. If I see a student struggling, I can take that student aside because I know what their goal is.”

“We want students to learn the necessary concepts and skills in their field of interest while they are at Dominican, so when they start college they already have that base knowledge.” - Megan Renner, Dominican Math Teacher CONNECTING THE CONCEPTS

Our commitment to university-level experiences goes beyond just curriculum and AP exams; Dominican teachers have pursued partnerships with area colleges. Marquette University’s Physician Assistant program sends professors and graduate students to Dominican’s Anatomy and Physiology course to conduct collegelevel lab experiences with our students. Our Biomedical Careers Club visited UW-Milwaukee’s College of Health Sciences. Our faculty leadership also extends to extracurricular experiences where students can push their science and technology skills even further.

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Stage crew has not only been a skill-developer for Firsan, but he has also seen his confidence and leadership grow through the experience. He organized and taught other members how to run the lights, do wiring, and build set designs. Firsan has learned time management and problem solving. “This experience challenged me. It’s nice to get to high school and be able to challenge yourself and be prepared for the college workload,” Firsan shared. “Dominican does a good job of providing opportunities at each level and encourages everyone to follow their interests.”

Paul Firsan ’22 looks at cells through a microscope. Paul plans to study Electrical Engineering at UW-Madison this fall.

“Being able to take what you have learned and apply it is important,” Paul Firsan ’22 said. “It’s one thing to sit in a classroom, it’s another to put it to use in the real world.” Ever since Firsan was in middle school, he knew he wanted to be an engineer. He would design Lego sets without the instructions because “the real fun is letting your imagination take over.” “I always liked the idea that engineers were able to create things that came to their minds and I want to do that,” shared Firsan, who will study Electrical Engineering this fall at the University of WisconsinMadison, one of the top engineering institutions in the country. For Firsan, the field he is entering requires the ability to apply the principles of science and mathematics to solve problems. As a sophomore, Firsan joined Dominican’s stage crew, getting hands-on experience in technical theater. “I really enjoyed stage crew,” Firsan said. “In class, you do word problems and experiments that show you acceleration, position, velocity and how all of it works together. In stage crew, you figure out how to design something in real time. You need to come up with a unique solution to get something to work. There is a lot of variety in it, just like there is a lot of variety in engineering.” 26

In 2019, Dominican sought out students interested in getting involved in science competitions to launch a new robotics club. The team, known as the TermiKnightors, provided students interested in STEM an opportunity to build a robot and compete against other schools. This past spring, the TermiKnightors won two awards at the regional level and advanced to the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston. As part of the Knight Vision 2.0 Capital Campaign, a brand-new Robotics Center will be built.

What Alums Are Saying “The rigorous curriculum, combined with plenty of support from the exceptional teachers, prepared me for my premedical studies at the University of Chicago.” COMMITTED TO EXPANDING

Josh Egede ’19 University of Chicago

develop course work that explores the intersection of faith and science. Ms. Isabel Utschig, the leader of that faculty team and our AP Biology teacher, has taught Faith and Science ever since, helping students to understand their Catholic faith while developing as future STEM leaders. Utschig and her team were selected by Notre Dame to attend a global seminar of secondary teachers of faith and science in Ireland this summer.

The TermiKnightors, Dominican’s robotics team, competed at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in April.

“Dominican’s unique small-school community sets the learning experience apart from other high schools. Our teachers have students in class multiple times over their fours years which provides an awesome opportunity for teachers to mentor students,” Principal Edward Foy said. “Those close relationships allow our teachers to push students to excel, talk about differences between college majors and careers, and be a sounding board for students’ ideas and problems. At Dominican, this type of mentorship isn’t the exception, it’s the norm.”

“This experience challenged me. Dominican does a good job of providing opportunities at each level and encourages everyone to follow their interests.” - Paul Firsan ’22 COMMITTED TO EXPANDING

Dominican is committed to expanding partnerships with top Catholic universities to expand the reach of STEM education. Three years ago, teachers from the Science and Religious Studies departments attended a summer internship program at the University of Notre Dame to

“Our teachers are constantly pushing the limits of what a STEM experience can be in high school. From partnering with the top college programs to forming mentorship relationships with students, our faculty understands what it takes to develop ethical, curious, and skilled STEM leaders,” Foy said. “Our students are prepared to step onto a college campus and excel. They have the foundation to become leaders as physicians, architects, engineers or whatever else they dream of.” The pursuit of college-level STEM courses, partnered with real world experiences and hands-on extracurriculars provides Dominican students with the 21st century skills they need to be tomorrow’s leaders. The talent and dedication of our STEM faculty is paying dividends and the best evidence is the amazing work that our young alumni are doing on college campuses. The combination of a talented and dedicated team of STEM teachers and a commitment to evolving courses and curriculum to meet the modern needs of STEM majors and careers has resulted in a dynamic learning experience for our students.

STEM-BASED EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS TERMIKNIGHTORS - Dominican’s robotics team where students build, program, and operate a robot for competitions with other schools through the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) organization. STAGE CREW - Students partner with Dominican’s award-winning theatre department to design and build sets, run audio, operate lights, and work backstage during live productions. BIOMEDICAL CAREERS CLUB - Students interested in college majors or careers in medicine, healthcare, or biology have the opportunity to explore job opportunities and hands-on, real-world experiences with experts in the community. MATH TEAM - Students compete annually in local math competitions against area schools. Dominican Magazine 27

In June of 2021, Dominican supporters gathered in a tent on North Campus to hear about the plans and dreams for Knight Vision 2.0, a $5.6 million dollar capital campaign to enhance and upgrade Dominican’s academic programs, improve the athletic facilities and infrastructure and increase the scholarship endowment fund.

As of June 2022, $5.5 million has already been pledged to Knight Vision 2.0 The capital campaign projects are underway due to the generosity of so many wonderful donors who love Dominican and believe in its mission.

The Knight Vision 2.0 Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on North Campus on June 3rd. Pictured above from left to right: Eric Schmidt, CG Schmidt President; Sr. Mary Howard Johnstone O.P.; Giacomo Fallucca ’79, Palmero’s Pizza President/Owner; John Desing, Dominican Board Chairperson; Leanne Giese; Bill Crowley; Dave Dlugopolski ’85, Dominican Board Vice-Chairperson; and Chris Michaud ’94, EUA Lead Project Architect.

Artificial Turf Field on North Campus: Year-round practice space for all outdoor sports, a varsity competition field for soccer and lacrosse, enhancement of our physical education courses and further development of Dominican’s athletic feeder programs.

Outdoor Terrace: Beautiful space to be enjoyed by students before, during, and after school, as well as our entire Dominican Community at various school-sponsored events. Includes an Outdoor Education Center and ADA accessibility. 28

Science Classrooms & Robotics Lab: Updates to the final two classrooms, fully aligning the department with the 21st Century Science Standards. Robotics/STEM Lab for the planning and development of academic-focused collaboration and team competition.

Weight Room/Fitness Area: Expanded weight training, cardio fitness, and wellness area for students, faculty, staff and the greater community.

CROWLEY GYMNASIUM UPGRADES: New flooring, ceiling, windows, lighting, bleachers, scoreboards, and the addition of air conditioning.

Have YOU donated to Knight Vision 2.0? • • Endowment Growth: Increase current endowed scholarship fund by an additional $500,000 toward our $5,000,000 goal.

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We are still fundraising to meet our $5.6 million goal. Inflation is increasing our overall costs, we anticipate needing an additional $150,000 to meet the rising construction expenses. Donors of $1,000 or more will be included on the KV 2.0 Donor Wall. All KV 2.0 donors will be invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in August and listed in the Honor Roll of Donors Magazine in November. Be part of Dominican’s History, donate to Knight Vision 2.0 TODAY! Send back the enclosed envelope with your donation or contact Dominican’s President, Leanne Giese: 414.332.1170 x100 or lgiese@dominicanhighschool.com

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Advancement Advancement Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit

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ThankAwards you Aly solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right The Dominican High him School Distinguished Alumni for your love and support of Dominican! The Dominican High School Distinguished Alumni Awards into volunteering at Dominican. DISTINGUISHED His knowledge and experience honor graduates who exemplify our five core values of who exemplify Justice, our five core values of and Partnership. helped Dominican advance in its ability to implement programshonor graduates Truth, Compassion, Community, Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership. Recognition is awarded to individuals who carry forth and Recognition is awarded to individuals who carry forth support the Dominican mission through professional, and support the Dominican mission through professional, The Dominican High School Distinguished Alumni Awards service achievements. DISTINGUISHED leadershipleadership and serviceand achievements. honor graduates who exemplify our five core values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership. 20212022 Distinguished Alum of the Year 2021 Young Alum of the Year Recognition is awarded to individuals whoYear carry forth Distinguished Alum of the Year 2022 Young Alum of the MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75 Amber Raffeet ’06 mission August through professional, and support the Dominican Brian ’73 Andrew ’04 MaryAnne hasConole been a continuous obtained herO’Connell B.A. in Spanish leadershipAmber and service achievements. supporter advocate of Dominican and Legal Studies the University of to Dominican Brianand has been one of Dominican’s Andy hasatbeen giving back since biggest she graduated 46 years ago. Wisconsin-Madison law degree As a Senior cheerleaders for the past 12 ever since and he graduated. Through her key role establishing St. of the from University of Wisconsin Law 2021 Distinguished Year 2021 Young of the Year years. He hasinshared hisAlum leadership skills Investment AnalystAlum at Robert W. Baird, Monica’s Kindergarten program and as School. She works at Legal Aid Society MaryAnne Mullaney Raffeet ’06 August with Dominican’s Board‘75 of Directors, AndyAmber has been a speaker for Dominican’s a teacher there for the last 41 years, she of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the MaryAnne has been a continuous Amber obtained her B.A. in Spanish serving as Board Chair, Corporate Annual Career Day sharing has demonstrated strong faith, belief Guardian ad Litem Division advocating his work supporter and advocate of Dominican and Legal Studies at the University Treasurer and currently as Finance Chair. experience with the students, and for of and commitment to Catholic education. for children from indigent families since sheMaryAnne graduated 46shared years ago. Wisconsin-Madison and law Brian created and has has hosted the Arizona a decade, he has been an degree employee Over the years, her in familyover court. Amber is PresidentThrough role in events, establishing St.in from University ofDominican Wisconsin auction Law love ofAlumni Dominican bykey attending Elect of participant WI Association of African & her Friends event which is now in Baird’s Monica’s Kindergarten program and as School. She works Aid Society supporting through Knight Walk American Lawyers, member ofattends theat Legal its 4thstudents year, helps with yearly recruitment sponsorship. Andy every and scholarship support, facilitating a teacher thereChicago forand thebylast 41 years, she State Barauction of WI Board of Governors of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney to in both the for the annual Alumni & Friends and donates consistently tours for her young students to meet with and member Guardian of Women ad in Focus, Inc. has demonstrated strong faith, belief Litem Division advocating event, has been a Career Day speaker the auction and KnightWalk. He served as high school students. The to common theme By offering tofor mentor and from provide and commitment Catholic education. children families and assists the Advancement team a keynote speaker forindigent Dominican’s Knight found Over in Maryanne’s nominations thatshared her internship opportunities, Amber serves the years, MaryAnneishas in family court. Amber is Presidentduring Reunion Weekend. Recently Vision 2.0 kick-off event where he focused she truly models Dominican’s values events, as an excellent roleof model for current of African love of Dominican by core attending Elect WI Association retired from Bank of America Business on the importance ofinCatholic education. of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community Dominican students interested supporting students through Knight Walk American Lawyers, member of the and Partnership. pursuingWhen a career inat law. Capital, Brian wasted no time jumping in not Dominican, volunteers and scholarship support, and by facilitating State Bar of WI BoardAndy of Governors as Dominican’s Assistant Tennis Coach as a basketball and Little League coach tours for her young students to meet with and member of Women in Focus, Inc. 28 for the Spring season. Brian is one of our for his children, and is involved at Holy high school students. The common theme By offering to mentor and provide school’s advocates and models Family, servingopportunities, as a School Board found inbiggest Maryanne’s nominations is that internship Amber serves the Dominican core values of Truth, member and liaison to model the Finance she truly models Dominican’s core values as an excellent role for current Compassion, Justice, Community and Committee, as well as co-chair forin both of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community Dominican students interested Partnership. their auction and golf outing. and Partnership. pursuing a career in law.

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Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s technology infrastructure. Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively impacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication and commitment to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly for your love and support of Dominican!

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The Dominican community knocked it out of ‘75 the park with this MaryAnne Mullaney year’s 42nd Annual Dominican onaApril 9th! Over 240 MaryAnneAuction has been continuous people joined us in person after and two advocate virtual years. We loved supporter of Dominican seeing alumni, past parents, current parents, and ago. friends since she graduated 46 years reconnecting here at Dominican. Thank youintoestablishing all those who Through her key role St. Monica’s Kindergarten programdonating, and as supported the auction by volunteering, sponsoring, a teacher there forathe last success 41 years, netting she and having a great time. The night was huge has demonstrated strong faith, belief $294,000 for our incredible school!

and commitment to Catholic education. years, shared her All 120 Golden TicketsOver werethe sold outMaryAnne two weekshas before the love of Dominican by attending events, auction. To kick off the night, Cathy Czech was our Golden studentstuition through Knight Walk Ticket winner and she supporting chose the $3,000 credit for her and scholarship support, and by facilitating grandchild. Debbie Kiedrowski won the Trek electric bike raffle, tours for her young students to meet with Tim O’Connell ’10 won the Yeti cooler during the last paddle high school students. The common theme raise, Robin Wine ’86 won our new game, Heads or Tails, found in Maryanne’s nominations is that taking home $500 cash, and Christine Rice ’93 won the Packer she truly models Dominican’s core values Game & Brat House raffle. of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership.

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Sendik’s was back in action catering the delicious dinner and Amber Raffeet ’06 August themed appetizers like Yelich Home Run Pizza Bites, Buffalo Amber obtained her B.A. in Spanish Chicken Siracha Bites, and Greek you of so and LegalPhyllo StudiesCups. at theThank University much for your continued support Balistreri family! Wisconsin-Madison and law degree from University of Wisconsin Law

School. She’22, works at gave LegalaAid Society A heartfelt thank you to Samir Kebir who very ofthe Milwaukee Staff Attorney in the moving speech the night of auction.asStories like Samir’s Guardian ad Litem Division advocating are the reason we are all so passionate about Dominican High for during childrenthe from indigent School. We raised $144,350 paddle raisefamilies to support in family court. Amber the Dominican High School Scholarship Fund. is President-

Elect of WI Association of African American member of the Lastly, many thanks to Mary PesichLawyers, for transforming Dominican State Bar of WI Board of Governors into the hottest stadium in town with life-size decorations! As and member of Women in Focus, Inc. always, thank you to our 2022 Auction Co-Chairs, Lou ’85 and By offering to mentor and provide Trenny Maier & Don and Anne Robertson for creating the plays internship opportunities, Amber serves and rallying their team of volunteers to make the auction a as an excellent role model for current memorable evening! Dominican students interested in pursuing a career in law.

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Faculty & Staff Updates Advancement Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit FACULTY AND STAFF ANNIVERSARIES

and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs and capabilities of both teachers and students. He served as the Dominican would not be the incredible and very special Catholic high school project manager for numerous technology enhancements during that it is without the dedication and passion of its faculty and staff members. Dominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to The following faculty and staff members celebrated anniversaries this year. streamline technology and information systems ever since. His We are so grateful for their commitment to the Dominican mission. expertise was especially valuable this past school year when Dominican needed to provide online instruction for students who required virtual learning options during the pandemic.

Pam Keller Office Manager 25 Years

the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many JeffThroughout Schaetzke of Dominican’s Theatre Directoradministrative departments to ensure optimal

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usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment Years processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s technology infrastructure.

Dominican High School is honored to recognize Aly El-Ghatit as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Aly has been a dedicated member of the Dominican community since 2015 and is happily married to past parent and past Board Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of Tim Dries Tom Mueller hours of expertise in the areas of technology and data processingBand Director Social Studies Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively programming and development. Teacher impacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an 10 Years alumnus, current or past parent, his Claudia dedicationMartin and commitment After retiring from a successful career in technology and security 20 Years to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly is Retiring solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right for your love and support of Dominican! into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience After 12 years with us at Dominican High helped Dominican advance in its ability to implement programs School, Claudia Martin is retiring. She served as our Events Manager for eight Jayne Desing and Director of Advancement for The Dominican High School Distinguished Alumni Awards Leo Mironovich years DISTINGUISHED Admissions the past four years. Claudia has been honor graduates who exemplify our five core values of French Truth, Teacher extremely instrumentaland in our efforts to Assistant Compassion, Justice, Community Partnership. better to engage our greater Dominican Recognition is awarded individuals who carry forth 5 Yearsand support the Dominican communitymission by creating fundraising 5 Years through professional, events that are both highly attended and leadership and service achievements. highly successful. Under her leadership, our annual fund/scholarship appeals 2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year 2021 Young Alum of the Year have shown significant growth, allowing MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75 Amber Raffeet ’06 August us to increase the financial support we MaryAnne has been a continuous Amber obtained her in Spanish are able to provide our B.A. students. She has Jon Schroder Jeff Thompson supporter and advocate of Dominican and Legal Studies atgrants the University of also secured several that enhance Art since Teacher Math Teacher she graduated 46 years ago. Wisconsin-Madison and law degree our academic programs. Claudia has Through her key role in establishing St. from University of Wisconsin Law been an absolute dream to work 5 Years 5 Years Monica’s Kindergarten program and as School. She works at Legal Aid Society alongside. She has shown dedication a teacher there for the last 41 years, she of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the andGuardian commitment to our mission and has demonstrated strong faith, belief ad Litem Division advocating five core values on daily basis. Her and commitment to Catholic education. for children fromaindigent families presence, energy, and positive attitude Over the years, MaryAnne has shared her in family court. Amber is Presidentwill Elect be dearly by our love of Dominican by attending events, of WImissed Association of entire African community. supporting students through Knight Walk American Lawyers, member of the

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Abby Young support, and by facilitating and scholarship School tours Counselor for her young students to meet with high school students. The common theme

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Thank Claudia Martin,inwe are aInc. andyou member of Women Focus, better because your love, By community offering to mentor andofprovide support and belief in Dominican’s internship opportunities, Amber serves as an excellent role model for current mission! Dominican students interested in pursuing a career in law.

Hugh Murphy ’69 Advancement lettered multiple times in Football. He was known shining moment was being Steve Martin’s for telling jokes during football huddles and his PA understudy during his Greenville SC National Tour. announcement skills. Friendships endured and grew during Murph’s lifetime, from a few St. What are some ways you’ve been able to give anddozens processes necessary to meet the expanding technology Robert’s friends, to dozens and of back to Dominican: Hugh was a fixture at needs and capabilities of bothDominican teachersclass and reunions students. served atasthe the Dominican friends and many more throughout the andHe especially North Shore. Through his time spent manager in professional Annual Billtechnology Crowley Golfenhancements Outing. Giving back to project for numerous during training and development ofDominican’s people, Murph renovation had a DHS was a joy to Murph will always projects in 2015 andand hasthere continued tobe a special gift of sharing life’s energy and beauty, and seat at the table my friend! Bob Steggert ‘69 (left) with Hugh Murphy ‘69 technology and information systems ever since. His he gleefully did it daily. He isstreamline sorely missed! expertise was especiallyWhat valuable past school year Hugh Murphy passed away this past year at the age valuesthis or characteristics werewhen instilled in of 70. The following questions were answered by Favorite words of wisdom: Exercise more and to provide you during yourinstruction time at Dominican: Dominican Dominican needed online for students who his best friends, his classmates from Dominican. pray. helped shape Murph’sthe enduring faith in humanity required virtual learning options during pandemic. both spiritually and emotionally, and he chose Post-Secondary Education: B.A. Journalism, Favorite pastime/hobby: He loved coaching and friendships, and spread friendships, with loving the past sixhumor years, Aly has worked closely withalways manyin UW-Madison; M.A. Journalism, Northwestern managing youth basketball Throughout and always, always, always a cornerstone; and humility University always helping people “haveoffun” with a witty administrative plain sight! Dominican’s departments to ensure optimal gesture, quirky smile, speechless or simply a and data analytics. He created macro usagewink of technology Family: Married to Mary for 50 years beyond hilarious expressionless demeanor. Not to Words of advice for current Dominican for the Financestudents: Department streamline payment mention the inevitable tip ofsystems a glass, always evoking Hugh’stoadvice to today’s Dominican Aly El-Ghatit systems andstudents continues help the Admissions Career info: Founder of Tempur-Pedic’s Global gut wrenching laughter at noprocessing one’s expense in wouldtobe: Build your faith, fuel your Human Resources Training Curriculum. particular. passion enrich all relationships, smile routinely, Department in organizing andand revamping its data collection Dominican High School is honored to recognize Aly El-Ghatit and laugh before you go totobed each day. system for prospective students. In addition offering technical as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Aly accomplishment: Murph’s Best/Favorite Dominican Memories: Hugh lovedMaxwell MostAward. meaningful expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, everything his time at Dominican he has been about a dedicated member of where the Dominican community “retirement” job was stage acting and singing. His

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since 2015 and is happily married to past parent and past Board Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of hours of expertise in the areas of technology and data processing programming and development.

support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s technology infrastructure.

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After retiring from a successful career in technology and security solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience helped Dominican advance in its ability to implement programs

We checked in with Dominican alumni from each decade to see what they up to. High School Distinguished Alumni Awards Theare Dominican DISTINGUISHED Here is what they had to graduates say. honor who exemplify our five core values of

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through the agony of dealing with personal accidents/injuries.

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Role Models: My dad who always valued hard MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75

work. MaryAnne has been a continuous supporter and advocate of Dominican First Job: Milwaukee County Park Attendant. since she graduated 46 years ago. Through her key role inBest/Favorite establishing Dominican St. Memory: Two-Time Post-Secondary Education: B. A. in Sociology Monica’s Kindergarten program andBasketball as State WISAA Championships. (Criminology Concentration),a University of Minnesoteacher there for the last 41 years, she ta-Duluth (UMD). If you could change one thing or have done has demonstrated strong faith, belief something differently during your time at and commitment to Catholic education. Currently Lives: City of Milwaukee Dominican, what would it be: I would have sought Over the years, MaryAnne has her out evenshared more classmates as friends. Family: Married to Barbara,love 38 years, L. Matthew by attending events, of Dominican (son-Dominican Grad), Meghan (daughter). Favorite wordsWalk of wisdom: Always Give Your supporting students through Knight Best! and scholarship support, and by facilitating Current job: Gruber Law, Milwaukee-Downtown, tours for herPolice young students to meet with three years, also Retired from Milwaukee Favorite pastime/hobby: Enjoy listening to high school students. The common theme live. Department in 2013 as a Detective after 25 years Smooth Jazz, especially of service. found in Maryanne’s nominations is that Most meaningful accomplishment: Being a she truly models Dominican’s core values Favorite part of your job: Interacting Gruber ChristianCommunity and having a great family. of Truth,with Compassion, Justice, Team members/clients in helping our clients get and Partnership.

How did Dominican shape the person you are today: Dominican gave me the discipline to 2021 Young Alum of the Year succeed wherever I went or whatever I attempted to accomplish. Amber Raffeet ’06 August

Amber obtained her B.A. in Spanish

What are some ways you’ve been able to give and Legal Studies at the University of back to Dominican: I often meet people who are Wisconsin-Madison and law degree seeking a high school for their teenager, and I don’t from of Wisconsin Law hesitate to University recommend Dominican.

School. She works at Legal Aid Society

Whyof is Milwaukee Dominican worthy ofAttorney support: Because as Staff in the of the many students they helped along the way to Guardian ad Litem Division advocating be better people in challenging times.

for children from indigent families familyorcourt. Amber iswere PresidentWhatinvalues characteristics instilled in WI time Association of African you Elect duringofyour at Dominican: To love one another and be aLawyers, friend to everyone American memberdespite of theany differences one may have in their lives. State Bar of WI Board of Governors and member of Women in Focus, Inc. Words of advice for current Dominican By offering mentor andwork provide students: Be trueto to who you are, to the best internship opportunities, of your abilities and trust in God! Amber serves as an excellent role model for current Dominican students interested in pursuing a career in law.

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Advancement Someone To Know Sr. ofFehring the Year: KateDuchesne McDevitt ’84Maxwell Meyer Volunteer Nick ’96 Aly El-Ghatit Best/Favorite Dominican Memory: Tennis team - I played varsity tennis all four years and loved our team and coach, Mugs Lohr. If you could change one thing or have done something differently during your time at Dominican, what would it be: I would have spent more time getting to know and hanging out with my amazing classmates. Our reunions have enabled me to get to know them better. My friend Colleen Groh has Aly El-Ghatit organized a class Zoom call during Covid. I love that she initiated this and Dominican High School is honorednot tosurprisingly, recognize itAly El-Ghatit has really as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Aly galvanized many ofAward. our classmates.

has been a dedicated member of the Dominican community current and hobby: Spending since 2015 andEducation: is happily married Favorite to past parent past Board Post-Secondary time with my husband and our kids, Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has volunteered hundreds of B.A. degree in Political Science and tennis, travel, my book club. French,of Saint Mary’s College hours expertise in the areas of technology and data processing programming and development. Most meaningful accomplishment: Currently Lives: Bayside, WI

I attempted to homeschool my youngest child for her 6th grade year. After retiring successful in technology and security Family: Married from to DanaMeyer for 32 career It was the hardest thing I’ve ever years. We have children.and Ameritech/SBC, solutions withfour Telecom Alysame jumped done and at the time,right the most Maredithe 27, Brian 24, Daniel 21, rewarding. into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience Margo 15 (Freshman at DHS)

helped Dominican advance in its ability to implement programs Current Job: My husband founded BizTimes Media, a local business media company in 1995. As our kids grew, I became more involved with our business. I focus on our philanthropy publication, the Giving Guide; new business development for sponsorship and ad programs; event planning (we have 16 annual events) and I help facilitate our internal culture initiatives.

Why is Dominican worthy of support: Dominican upholds our Catholic faith and integrates the teachings into the academics and the culture. Dominican is providing high quality seats for students from the City of Milwaukee and from the suburbs. The teachers are excellent and the administration is strong and principled. They practice what they preach, which these days, isn’t easy to find.

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Favorite part of your job: Words of advice for current Meeting with a wide variety of MaryAnneDominican Mullaneystudents: ‘75 Get to know interesting and talented people in our MaryAnne has a continuous yourbeen classmates, especially those community, especially those running whoadvocate don’t look of likeDominican you. You have the supporter and nonprofits. I hear many of the good advantage46 of years a smallago. class size so since she graduated news stories about incredible people, this challenge is actionable. Your life Through key role in establishing St. programs and projects. We don’t hear her will be richer for it! enough of the good news inMonica’s our city! Kindergarten program and as

a teacher there for the last 41 years, she

Role Models: has demonstrated strong faith, belief Pat Lencione - organizational and commitment to Catholic education. wellness consultant and bestselling Over the years, MaryAnne has shared her author. Bari Weiss, former NYT journalist. She publishes on love of Dominican by attending events, Substack and has an excellent supporting students through Knight Walk podcast, Honestly. and scholarship support, and by facilitating

tours for her young students to meet with

First Job: Sales and Marketing, high school students. The common theme Champion International which is now found International Paper. I spent 12 yearsin Maryanne’s nominations is that in the paper manufacturing industry. she truly models Dominican’s core values

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and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs and capabilities of both teachers and students. He served as the about Nothing. Hanging out with project manager for numerous technology enhancements during friends. Model UN where we took Dominican’s renovation projects in 2015 and has continued to on the world. Graduation speech I’m streamline technology and information systems ever since. His certain only I remember. A Commuexpertise was especially valuable this school when nity past grounded in a year Catholic sense of purpose. I carry it for all with me every Dominican needed to provide online instruction students who day. the pandemic. required virtual learning options during If you could change one thing or

Throughout the past six years, Aly have has worked closely with many done something differently during yourtotime at Dominican, of Dominican’s administrative departments ensure optimal what would it be: macro usage of technology and data analytics. He created Not a single thing – not even my systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment sophomore yearbook photo. processing systems and continues Everyone to help the Admissions needs at least one embarrassing teenage photo. Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical Favorite words of wisdom: expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing questions, The mostresource dangerousfor thing in the support and advice in order to optimize efforts of Dominican’s world isthe to leap a chasm in two jumps. Post-Secondary Education: That may have been my yearbook technology infrastructure. B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Notre Dame MBA, University of Notre Dame Dominican is so grateful for

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the many wayspastime/hobby: Aly has positively Favorite impacted the Dominican community. Although hemy is not Anything involving kids,an especially Currently Lives: Ridgefield, CT sports. I’m currently my alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication andcoaching commitment daughter’s softball team and loving to our community makes Knight! Thank you Aly Family: Married to Farah for 16him an honorary every minute of it! years. Three children: Maximilian for your love and support of Dominican! (13), Zoe (11), and Olivia (7).

Most meaningful accomplishment: There’s a lot in my professional, Current Job: Corporate Treasurer at academic, and athletic experiences IBM for 2+ years and with the compaof which I’m proud, but it all pales in ny forThe 21 years. Dominican High School comparison Distinguished Awards to the Alumni family Farah and I have built with our values three beautiful honor graduates who exemplify our five core of Favorite part of your job: children. Truth, Compassion, IBM has afforded me incredibleJustice, Community and Partnership. experiences over my is career, including Recognition awarded to individuals who carry forth How did Dominican shape the leading diverse globalthe teams, learning mission and support Dominican through professional, person you are today: from world-class industry leaders, and The Dominican spirit is entwined with leadership and service achievements. living abroad for three years with my who I am – father, husband, Catholic, family in Singapore. In my current role leader, and competitor. Reflecting as corporate treasurer, I’m in a senior on theseAlum questions brought 2021 Young ofhas the Yearinto position helping reshape an iconic sharp focus just how much the school 111-year-old company. Amber helped Raffeet August me’06 flourish and how much its

Amber obtained her B.A. ininSpanish character is reflected the good that Role Models: I aim to live at up the to every day. and Legal Studies University of My father who embodies so much of Wisconsin-Madison and law degree what I aim to be – he set the bar far What are some ways you’ve been from University of Wisconsin Law too high! And our youngest daughter, able to give back to Dominican: whose special needs have School. She at Legal Aid Society Livingworks away from Milwaukee, transformed our family in miraculous of Milwaukee as Staff in the donations are theAttorney primary way I give ways. back.

Guardian ad Litem Division advocating for children from indigent families Best/Favorite Dominican Memory: advice is forPresidentcurrent in familyWords court.ofAmber There’s a collection that runs through Dominican students. WI same Association of African my mind: teachers (Paese, Ash, Elect of The my mother gave me: cast Mueller, Wagner, Crowley) who American Lawyers, member the a wide net and find yourof passions. challenged us while providing the State BarParticipate of WI Board of Governors in as many clubs, support to thrive. Sr Carla’s daily activities, sports, and and member of Women in academic Focus, Inc. smile. Track workouts in the school pursuits as you can. Dominican By offering to mentor and provide halls. XC on the old railroad tracks, affords you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, Amber serves and a failed attempt to make theinternship opportunity. Leave with no regrets, basketball team. Chess, yearbook, as an excellent role model current just maybe don’t wearfor a tie-dye poetry, and Borachio in Much Ado Dominican students in class Houston Oilers interested tee shirt for your pursuingphoto. a career in law.

Advancement Someone To Know Meghan Halley ’00 Simon Gall Year: ’12 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Aly El-Ghatit young people on complex ethical issues in healthcare. It’s all great, I can’t choose just one! Role Models: Jane McCauliffe, who led Campus Ministry during my time at Dominican. Her commitment to serving those in need was an inspiration I will admire always. First Job: Babysitting for large households of Linn children, now all grown up!

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Best/Favorite Dominican Memory: Dominican High School is honoredPerforming to recognize Aly El-Ghatit Our Town in a tiny old as the recipient of the 2021 Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Award. Aly theatre in a beautiful Irish town.

has been a dedicated member of the Dominican community words of wisdom: since 2015 andEducation: is happily married Favorite to past parent and past Board Post-Secondary “Fight for the things you care about, I received my B.A. in Anthropology Chairperson, Theresa Barry. Aly has butvolunteered do it in a way hundreds that will leadof others from UW-Madison in 2004, and my of technology hours of expertise in the areas and Bader data processing to join you.” Ruth Ginsburg Master of Public Health (MPH, 2009) programming and development. and doctorate (PhD, 2012) both from

Favorite pastime/hobby: Case Western Reserve University in I loved learning how to do stained Cleveland, OH. from a successful career After retiring security glassin attechnology DHS with Ms.and Gehr. I hope solutions with Telecom and Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped right someday to have the time and space Currently Lives: to do it again! and experience into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge I live about 30 miles south of San helped advance in its ability to implement programs FranciscoDominican in Menlo Park, California, Why is Dominican worthy of but I will always be a Midwesterner support: at heart. Dominican is a truly unique Family: My husband, Georgi Dakovski, and I were married in 2012. We have three children: Gabriella, age 8, Philip, age 7, and Emil, age 4.

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and processes necessary to meet the expanding technology needs and capabilities of both teachers and students. He served as the way too fast! project manager for numerous technology enhancements during Dominican’s renovation projects inFavorite 2015 and has continued to words of wisdom: streamline technology and information systems Hisall You don’t need toever havesince. it figured out. past Takingschool the wrong path is part of expertise was especially valuable this year when the instruction process. Dominican needed to provide online for students who required virtual learning options during the pandemic. Favorite pastime/hobby:

Metalclosely Working,with and Smoking Throughout the past six years, Aly Hunting, has worked many Meat of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro Most meaningful accomplishment: systems for the Finance Department to streamline Graduating College payment with Honors processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection did Dominican shape the system for prospective students. InHow addition to offering technical person you are today: expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource fortoquestions, Dominican pushed me not only focus on academics butDominican’s support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Post-Secondary Education: extracurricular activities which technology infrastructure. Milwaukee School of Engineering, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

created a strong basis for developing time management skills.

Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively Currently Lives: Cedarburg, WI What are somehe ways you’ve impacted the Dominican community. Although is not an been able to give back to commitment Dominican: alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication and Family: Married to Anne since 2017. The Dominican Auction and to our makes Knight! Thank you Aly Two kidscommunity Addilyn (2) and Rykerhim (1) an honorary partnering my company with the for your love and support of Dominican! Dominican Knight Vision 2.0 capital Current Job: Cardinal Fabricating Corporation, Vice President, four years

campaign.

Why is Dominican worthy of support: Favorite of your job: Thepart Dominican High School The Distinguished Alumni Awards teachers are the heart and soul Problem solving, working through of the school. Their passion pushes honor graduates who exemplify our five core values of design changes, and seeing the students to accomplish great things. Truth, Compassion, finished product come to life. Justice, Community and Partnership.

Recognition is awarded to individuals who carry forth What values or characteristics Role and Models: My Father Steve Gall mission support the -Dominican through professional, were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: leadership and service achievements. First Job: Part Time: Stein’s Spirituality, Risk, Certainty, and Full Time: Milwaukee Electric Tool – Ambition. New Product Development.

Current Job: I am currently a Senior Research Scholar in the Center for Biomedical What values orAlum characteristics of the Year 2021 Young Alum of the Year Ethics at Stanford University2021 SchoolDistinguished were instilled in you during your Words of advice for current of Medicine. I have been at Stanford Best/Favorite Dominican Memory: MaryAnnetime Mullaney ‘75 Amber Dominican Raffeet ’06 August at Dominican: students: since 2020. Stage Crew with Bryn Van Beek.Amber obtained MaryAnne has been a continuous At Dominican, I was taught the true Do not let her anyone that you B.A.tellinyou Spanish meaning of “love neighbor” and supporter and advocate of thy Dominican Favorite part of your job: our obligation as individuals since she graduated 46 years ago. and as a In my work I get to conduct research community to help those in need. Through her key role in establishing St. with families all over the world grappling with rare genetic diseases, Monica’s Kindergarten program and as Words of advice for current work with brilliant scholars from many there a teacher for thestudents: last 41 years, she Dominican different disciplines, and mentor Dream big, work hard, be kind.

areStudies not goodatenough to accomplish the University of If you could change one thing and or Legal something. Do not waste your time Wisconsin-Madison and law degree have done something differently proving them wrong, focus on proving from University of Wisconsin Law during your time at Dominican, to yourself that you were right. what would it be: School. She works at Legal Aid Society Take more time to enjoy the of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the experience, high school goes by

has demonstrated strong faith, belief Guardian ad Litem Division advocating and commitment to Catholic education. for children from indigent families Over the years, MaryAnne has shared her in family court. Amber is PresidentStay up-to-date onlove all things Dominican of Dominican by attending events, Elect of WI Association of African Follow Dominican on social media andstudents subscribe through to our monthly alumni newsletter to keep up with everything that is happening at Dominican. Go of to the supporting Knight Walk American Lawyers, member www.dominicanhighschool.com/newsletter email ourand Communications Manager, Bryan McLoone, at bmcloone@dominicanhighschool.com subscribe to and scholarshiporsupport, by facilitating State Bar of WI Board of to Governors our newsletters. tours for her young students to meet with and member of Women in Focus, Inc. high school students. The common theme By offering to mentor and provide found in Maryanne’s nominations is that internship opportunities, Amber serves she truly models Dominican’s core values as an excellent role model for current of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community Dominican students interested in and Partnership. pursuing a career in law. @DominicanHighSchool @DominicanHS Connect With Us On LinkedIn @DominicanKnights

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Advancement Alumni Updates Sr. Duchesne Maxwell Volunteer of the Year: Aly El-Ghatit

Aly El-Ghatit

1960s After retiring from a successful career in technology and security

Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many of Dominican’s administrative departments to ensure optimal usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s technology infrastructure. Dominican is 7 so grateful for the many ways8Aly has positively impacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an 1990s alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication and commitment Quiana Burns ’98makes has been Executive Producer of the to our community him named an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly Tamron on ABCofNews Network. Quiana previously for yourHall loveShow and support Dominican! held the Executive Producer position at Good Morning America Weekend. (2)

Jerry Keller and hisand wife, Susan have been marriedright for 59 solutions with’61 Telecom Ameritech/SBC, Aly jumped years and have two sons and four grandchildren. The entire into volunteering at Dominican. His knowledge and experience family water advance skiing and was involved for many programs years helpedloves Dominican in its ability to implement with the Plum Skitters Water Ski Show team in Sayner, WI. Two years ago, they left the frozen north and relocated to Fort Myers, FL where the warm weather has given them a new pep Richardson, Dominican coach from ’96-’00, The Dominicanformer High School Distinguished Alumni Awards DISTINGUISHED Dave in their step. reached a historic milestone of 200 wins last core September, dehonor graduates who exemplify our five values of feating Beloit Memorial inJustice, a Big East Conference Dave is Truth, Compassion, Community and game. Partnership. Bill Rinehart ’65, far left, got a hole-in-one at Mee-Kwon Park the 58th coach in is Wisconsin to individuals reach 200 victories. Recognition awarded to who carry(3) forth Golf Course in Fall of 2021. This was his seventh hole-in-one! and support the Dominican mission through professional, (1) leadership and service achievements.

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1970s

’04 Allgood welcomed their 2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year Benny ’06 and Ashley Cinealis 2021 Young Alum of the Year

Janice Fonda ’73 recently accepted a position as Senior MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75 in Omaha, NE. Manager of Development for Catholic Charities MaryAnne has been a continuous Janice enjoys time with her two grandchildren and returns to supporter and advocate of Dominican Milwaukee in the summers to celebrate her birthday and the since she graduated 46 years ago. birthdays of several Dominican classmates. Her days at Through her key role in establishing St. Dominican have given her friends for life!

Monica’s Kindergarten program and as a teacher there for the last 41 years, she 1980s has demonstrated strong faith, belief Shelli Marquardt ’84 President of the Waukesha and commitment to Catholic County education. Community Foundation, hasthe been elected to thehas Board of her Over years, MaryAnne shared Directors of The Equitable S.S.B. and its affiliates. Shelli love Bank, of Dominican by attending events, supporting students through of Knight Walk has been recognized over the years as a Women Influence and scholarship support, of and byHealthcare facilitating by the Milwaukee Business Journal, recipient the tours for her young students to meet Heroes award by the BizTimes Milwaukee, and Family of with the high school students. common theme Year by Family Services. She serves on theThe Executive in Maryanne’s that Leadership Council forfound Community Smiles nominations Dental, The is Ability she truly models Dominican’s core values Center, and Journey 21. of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership.

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second daughter Eloise “Ellie” Rose on December 13, 2021. ’06 resides August in Ellie is joined by big sister Amber Hadley.Raffeet The family Amber obtained her B.A. in Spanish Glendale, WI. (4)

and Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and law degree Christine Brown ’05 Crosson and husband, Matt, welcomed from University of Wisconsin Law son David Douglas on September 28, 2021. The family resides School. She works at Legal Aid Society in Eden Prairie, MN. (5) of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the Guardian ad Litem Division advocating Patrick Flanagan ’02 andfor wife, Nicole, welcomed children from indigentdaughter families Amalia “Mollie” on Januaryin8,family 2022.court. The family in Amberresides is PresidentGlendale, WI. (6) Elect of WI Association of African American Lawyers, member of the Mike Flanagan ’06 and wife, Maura, Aiden on State Bar of welcomed WI Board ofson Governors February 9, 2022. The family (7)Focus, Inc. andresides memberinofChicago. Women in By offering to mentor and provide internship opportunities, Amber serves Lisa Burton ’07 Manier and husband, Bob, welcomed son an excellent role model for current Archie on October 5, 2021.asThe family resides in Wauwatosa, Dominican students interested in WI. (8) pursuing a career in law.

Throughout the past six years, Aly has worked closely with many

11 of Dominican’s administrative departments 12to ensure optimal Aly El-Ghatit

Makda Fessahaye ’07 was named to the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Forty Under Forty List which DISTINGUISHED honors Milwaukee’s up-and-coming leaders. Makda is also in a new role as Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at UW-Milwaukee.

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Margarita Guerrero ’08 was promoted to Vice President and Controller at oVertone Haircare in November of 2021. Margarita 2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year resides in Denver. MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75 MaryAnne been a continuous Nate Friday ’09 ran the Chicagohas Marathon October 10, 2021. of Dominican He trained for the 2020supporter Chicagoand andadvocate Milwaukee Marathons, since she years ago. only to have them canceled duegraduated to Covid.46 This was his first Through key role establishing marathon and he finished in fiveher hours, oneinminute. (9) St. Monica’s Kindergarten program and as a teacher there for the last 41 years, she 2010s has demonstrated strong faith, belief Drew Doring ’11 married Mann on 30, education. 2022 in andAngie commitment to April Catholic Dahlonega, GA. The reception was held at Montaluce Winery. Over the years, MaryAnne has shared her The couple resides in Atlanta. (10) love of Dominican by attending events, supporting students through Knight Walk Members of the Classand of scholarship 2011 celebrated theand wedding of support, by facilitating classmate Drew Doringtours in Dahlonega, GAstudents on Saturday, April for her young to meet with30, 2022. From left are James Luy, Tyler Manista, Katie O’Neil, high school students. The common theme Ryan Dlugopolski, Maggie O’Neil, Peternominations Cronin ’12, isand found in Maryanne’s that she truly models Dominican’s core values Will Curtis. (11) of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership.

usage of technology and data analytics. He created macro systems for the Finance Department to streamline payment processing systems and continues to help the Admissions Department in organizing and revamping its data collection system for prospective students. In addition to offering technical expertise, Aly continues to be an ongoing resource for questions, support and advice in order to optimize the efforts of Dominican’s technology infrastructure. Dominican is so grateful for the many ways Aly has positively impacted the Dominican community. Although he is not an alumnus, current or past parent, his dedication and commitment to our community makes him an honorary Knight! Thank you Aly for your love and support of Dominican!

Thomas Herzfeld ’12 andSchool Rebecca Welch ’12 Alumni were married The Dominican High Distinguished Awards on May 14, 2022 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church honor graduates who exemplify our five core valuesinof Cedarburg, WI. The reception was held at theand River Club of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community Partnership. Mequon. The couple resides in Grafton, WI. (12) Recognition is awarded to individuals who carry forth and support the Dominican mission through professional, Erin leadership Wirth ’14 Reinhart and husband, Joel, welcomed son and service achievements. Henry Joel on September 23, 2021. The family resides in Onalaska, WI. (13)

2021 Young Alum of the Year

Amber Raffeetto’06 August Mireya Mercado ’15 recently relocated Chicago to work with Amber obtained B.A. in Spanish the National Center for Women’s Equity inher Apprenticeship and and Legal Studies at theShe University Employment at Chicago Women in the Trades. serves of as Wisconsin-Madison and law degree their Manager of Communication. (14) from University of Wisconsin Law

School. She works at Legal Aidas Society Allie Fritsch ’17 founder of coolAFglass, was chosen one of Milwaukee as Staff Attorney in the of the makers for the Celebrate MKE Day at Milwaukee Makers Guardian ad Litem Division advocating Market. Allie will be at several more markets throughout the for children from indigent families summer selling her stained-glass creations. Check out her in family court. Amber is PresidentInstagram or FB @coolAFglass for dates and locations. (15) Elect of WI Association of African American Lawyers, member of the Alexandra Dumjic ’18 accepted Sales State BaranofAnalytics WI Boardand of Governors position at Bloomberg LP and in New York City. Alexandra member of Women in Focus, Inc. graduated with honors from University of South Carolina in Bythe offering to mentor and provide May. (16) internship opportunities, Amber serves as an excellent role model for current Hailey Rice ’19 was recently electedstudents President of her sorority, Dominican interested in Delta Phi Epsilon at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. (17) pursuing a career in law.

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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. Gary Becker ’60 February 4, 2022

Alan Durant ’65 March 10, 2022

Geoffrey Postles ’70 January 7, 2022

William Holtzman ’61 September 4, 2021

Emil Doerr ’67 February 3, 2022

Mark Cavaluzzi ’73 December 23, 2021

Ralph Fleege ’61 September 17, 2021

Thomas Conley ’67 December 22, 2021

Patrick Connell ’78 January 24, 2022

Mary Lynn Cullen ’62 October 7, 2021

Patricia “Teede” Stipich ’68 August 12, 2021

Mark Rieder ’82 June 16, 2021

Mary Savage ’63 Schwertfeger July 17, 2021

Sue Horn-Caskey ’68 October 18, 2021

Carrie Luker ’87 Hayden February 18, 2022

William Anderson ‘64 September 23, 2021

Hugh Murphy ’69 March 10, 2022

Robert Heger Jr. ’89 November 11, 2021

Peter Sara ’65 January 20, 2022

John Penn ’70 May 28, 2022

Therese Ninneman Former Dominican school secretary November 28, 2021 *All names as of May 31, 2022

We celebrate the lives of Dominican Alumni, current and past faculty & staff, and Sinsinawa Dominican sisters, whose deaths were recently shared with us. We rely on the information available to us and sincerely apologize for any names we have inadvertently omitted. Please contact Alumni Manager, Julie Dlugopolski at jdlugopolski@dominicanhighschool.com for any memorial notifications.

8.19 FRI

DOMINICAN ALUMNI & FRIENDS REUNION Friday, August 19

CALENDAR 8.19 FRI

Alumni & Friends Reunion Dominican High School

Join us from 5-7 p.m. for music, raffles, tours, food, drinks, and the Distinguished & Young Alumni Awards.

8.22

MON

39th 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. Not a golfer? Join us afterward for dinner. Visit dhsgolf2022.givesmart.com for more information.

OCT

20-23

Fall Play

Dominican Auditorium

Join us October 20-23 as Dominican Theatre kicks off the season with its fall play, directed by Jeff Schaetzke!

9.23 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.

9.30 SAT

Homecoming Football Game

Whitefish Bay Football Field

Get in the homecoming spirit and cheer on the Knights football team as they take on Racine Lutheran at home for the annual Homecoming football game.

10.30 SUN

12.8 THU

Immaculate Conception & Grandparents Day

Dominican Auditorium

Celebrate the Immaculate Conception with the Dominican community. Grandparents of our current students are invited to join us for Mass and a reception afterwards.

12.15 THU

Christmas Band & Choir Concert

Dominican Auditorium

The perfect way to celebrate Christmas with the Dominican Community.

Open House

Dominican High School

Bring your middle school or grade school student for a tour of Dominican, or visit your alma mater and see what’s new. Mass will begin at 8:30 a.m. and tours will run from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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120 E Silver Spring Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

ALUMNI & FRIENDS REUNION WEEKEND Alumni & Friends Reunion Friday, August 19th , 5-7 p.m. Distinguished Alumni Awards

Class Reunions Saturday, August 20th

39th annual bill crowley Scholarship Golf Outing Monday, August 22nd, 12 p.m.

2022

August 19 - 22

For more information on Dominican’s Alumni & Friends Reunion Weekend, please visit our website, dominicanhighschool.com or contact Julie Dlugopolski at (414) 332-1170 ext. 172 or at jdlugopolski@dominicanhighschool.com

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