SPECIAL EVENTS | HIGHLIGHTS

1 | MOTHER DAUGHTER TIME

DSHA students and their mothers or special mother figures were invited to the historic downtown Milwaukee Pfister Hotel for the annual Mother Daughter Liturgy and Luncheon on Sunday, November 20. Fr. John LoCoco from Holy Family Catholic Church in Fond Du Lac presided over the Mass. Following the service, over 600 mothers and daughters spent quality time together over a meal, experienced a fashion show and stocking stuffer pop-up shop, and had the opportunity to take professional photos together to commemorate the event. A special thanks to DSHA parents Angela Lenzen and Brenda VanHimbergen for chairing the event. Pictured in the back row from left to right are current DSHA parent Birdie Mooney , Claire Mooney, DSHA ’23 , and Nina Warren, DSHA ’23 . Pictured in the front row is current DSHA parent Kadi Anderson (left) with her daughter Anaya Anderson-Crosly, DSHA ’26

2 | DASH THROUGH THE UNIVERSE

A favorite annual tradition, the 2022 DSHA Dash-A-Thon was held on Wednesday, September 21. Girls gathered for an all-school assembly in the Chris & John McDermott Gymnasium before the themed seven-mile run/walk. This year, students dressed to fit the “Dash Through the Universe” theme. The event provides Dashers with the chance to give back to their school and celebrate the mission, vision, and community of DSHA. This year, students surpassed their goal and raised over $90,000! Pictured: Nora Sprenger, DSHA ’26 (left) and Olive Foster, DSHA ’26

3 | IRISH ÉIRE

Alumnae, parents, and friends of DSHA were invited to Irish Fest on Sunday, August 21. Hosted in the Aer Lingus Hospitality Area, participants enjoyed complimentary beverages, live music, and reconnecting. Pictured from left to right: Current DSHA parent Matt Fricker Principal Dan Quesnell , current DSHA parents Tom and Lisa Pienkos with their two younger children and daughter Anna Pienkos, DSHA ’25 , Emily Fricker, DSHA ’24 , and Ellen Fricker, DSHA ’20

4 | ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS CHEER

On Sunday, December 4, alumnae, families, and friends of DSHA were invited to spend a festive Afternoon in Santa’s Workshop. The event featured performances of classic and contemporary Christmas songs by the DSHA Angelaires and Divine Strings while children were invited to make a Nativity scene craft, build an Advent wreath, decorate a gingerbread house, and visit Santa. A special thanks to the DSHA Alumnae Board for sponsoring this festive event! Pictured: Daphne Blader Lingsweiler, DSHA ’02, with husband Ethan Lingsweiler and two sons Beau (left) and Mac (right.)

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Welcoming Future Dashers

DSHA opened its doors to 8th graders and their families on Sunday, October 23. Participants attended Mass, took a student-led tour, and had the opportunity to speak with DSHA faculty and staff members. 8th graders and their families learned about the benefits of an all-girls, Catholic, and Salvatorian environment that focuses on whole-person education. They also learned about co-curricular activities, fine arts offerings, Dasher athletics, along with opportunities available to them at DSHA.

Families of 5th–7th graders: Save the date for our next Open House on April 23, 2023 !

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GOLF OUTING AND DINNER PAR-TEE

On Friday, September 9, DSHA parents, alumnae, and friends gathered as a community for the annual Parent Athletic Association Dasher Golf Outing & Dinner at the University Club of Milwaukee. A favorite event, the proceeds go towards benefitting Dasher athletics and includes specialty cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and more. A special thanks to DSHA parents John & Mary Ellen Krueger for chairing the event. Pictured from left to right: current DSHA parent Brenda VanHimbergen , Jenny McGaver, DSHA ’94 , current DSHA parent Jill Belardi , and current DSHA parent Angie Holton Lenzen, DSHA ’98