Crusader Connection Summer 2013

SUMMER 2013

CRUSADER CONNECTION edgewoodhs.org

NEWS FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF

EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART

Living the Mission: Recognizing Alumni and Donors

The Many Faces of the Class of 2013

At the “Living the Mission” brunch and awards ceremony to be held October 20, Edgewood will present its annual awards to distinguished alumni and friends, induct new members to the Fine Arts and Athletic Halls of Fame and thank donors.

This year’s award recipients are: Alumni Appreciation Award Londa J. Dewey Dominican Award for Service to Humanity Margaret Bruns Wood ’65 Mazzuchelli Award for Service to Christian Education Judd T. Schemmel ’13 EAA Athletic Hall of Fame Armintie J. Coleman III ’99 Dennis R. McKinley ’63 Fine Arts Hall of Fame Renata K. Carreon Marino ’88 Linda J. White Demirel-Barnes ’71 Servant Heart Award Gerald J. Ring and Armella Ring (posthumous) Invitations will be mailed to a list of names suggested by award recipients, in addition to members of the Crusader Court and Heritage Society donor groups. Anyone is welcome to attend (with a paid reservation).

Others who wish to attend the brunch and help us congratulate the award recipients and recognize their contributions should contact Tammy Ehrmann, Alumni Director, at 608.257.1023 x185 or ehrmtam@edgewood.k12.wi.us.

The Class of 2013 by the numbers: 148 = Graduates 92 = Honors Graduates 100% = Took ACT Test 25.3 = Average ACT Score 94% = Attending 4-year college 97% = Pursuing post-secondary education 2 = Military Academy Appointees 4 = National Merit Semi-Finalists 1 = National Merit Scholarship Recipient

69 = More than doubled 100 service hours 18 = Earned 500 or more service hours

Top: New class of 2013 alumni Ethan Miles, Anna Heffernan and Javonna Townsend; and bottom: Elizabeth Ploch, Sierra Ehlert [daughter of Amy (Lipke ’80) and Wayne Ehlert] and Jennifer Bird celebrate with faculty as they exit the Bishop’s doors.

Bottom right: Patrick McKenna ’13 [son of alumnus Mike ’69 and Cynthia McKenna], enters the gym in the procession of graduates.

Below: Judd Schemmel ’13 (he received an honorary degree) and his wife Lisa pose after watching their son, Sam graduate in the final commencement ceremony over which Judd will preside.

Over 70% received a scholarship offer of some kind and nearly 50% accepted a college scholarship offer. The average four-year value of accepted scholarships was $42,472 for a total of $3,015, 525 in scholarships received and accepted.

We all scream…

At the annual Ice Cream Social in May, members of the Edgewood Parent Community served frozen custard to the students and faculty all afternoon following a tribute to Judd Schemmel. Freshmen were especially excited to find out it was indeed free! Thanks go to Jennifer Romine and the Culver’s restaurant of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, for their help in bringing one of their portable freezer units filled with custard to Edgewood High School.

Visit edgewoodhs.org for all the latest “good news” schedules and events, to contact faculty and staff, to make a donation, to leave news about yourself or to update your contact information.

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Thank You, Judd!

Immediate past president Judd Schemmel has joined American Family Insurance in the capacity of director of federal government affairs, working on legislation, representing the company with national industry trade associations and helping to manage American Family’s political action efforts. We wish him well in his new position and want to recognize some of the many accomplishments of the school during his tenure at Edgewood High School:

• 95% of the institution’s graduates pursued post-secondary education at a four-year college or university • Over the last five years EHS graduates have been admitted to 85 of the Top 100 Colleges and Universities as ranked by US News and World Report • EHS earned full accreditation by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) • Financial aid awarded increased from $500,000 in 2005 to more than $650,000 in 2012 • Endowment increased by 63% • Numerous capital improvement projects completed (Walker Music Center, Wilke Gym, Commons and multiple classrooms) • Moved from budget deficits to consistent balanced budgets • Structural debt reduced by 80% • Annual Fund, special events and major giving has averaged just over $1 million annually • Implementation of a comprehensive business model, campus-wide facilities master plan and strategic plan • Negotiated with the college and campus school to reformulate the governance structure of the three Edgewood schools • Established long-term agreements for off-campus athletic competition sites • Ranked in 2007 by Madison Magazine as the Madison area community’s top high school

ENCORE Members See Range of EHS Arts Members of ENCORE had the opportunity to see how the funds they had raised had enhanced arts programs throughout Edgewood.

On Sunday, February 17 the group’s annual gathering met outside the Sr. Kathleen O’Connell Auditorium and mingled before entering the room to see the improvements made to the stage. They then strolled down the hallway, making occasional stops for presentations by acting, vocal and instrumental students and a chance to peruse The Wayfarer and Crusader Yearbook and view student artwork on display in advance of Fine Arts Week. Since its inception in March 2012 donations and pledges to the ENCORE fund have totaled more than $74,000 dollars.

At top: ENCORE donors Donald and Leona Grubb; Bottom left: Event attendees and current parents Bruce Drummond, Mike Graham, Mary Ellen Graham and Lisa Drummond. Bottom right: The jazz band was one of the featured performances Encore members enjoyed.

Fine Arts Festival and Grandparents’ Day Traditions Continue The halls of EHS were filled with song, dance, music, poetry and visual art during the Fine Arts Festival, February 19-22. Featured presentations by guest artists and an art fair, along with an all-school assembly, a band jam concert, film festival and displays of student artwork were just a few wonderful activities taking place. Grandparents enjoyed a Thursday morning breakfast with their grandchildren prior to attending the Student Talent Showcase, featuring students in a range of performing arts.

Students had already shared a variety of talents from improv comedy and acting to a capella singing and chamber music, and had fun with a dance competition and origami folding during a day of participatory events and presentations on Wednesday.

Near right: Kevin Daniels ’14 and Irene Daniels; Far right: Ruthann (Rocca ’54) and Tom Grantham with granddaughters Tess Heinrichs ’16 and Evy Stein ’16.

Let Others Know How Much You LIKE Us!

Help spread the word to other families you know about what makes Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart so wonderful. Your encouragement for a family to take time to learn about the experience is one of the most valuable endorsements we can get.

Even if you don’t live in the Madison area, there is an easy way for you to help spread the word about Edgewood High School. “LIKE” us on Facebook.

The Edgewood Facebook account shares a variety of “slice of life” tidbits that help to tell our story in a unique way. We try hard to keep our Facebook identity separate from the information function of the website.

It’s fun to see our word spread to new audiences as it travels via our fans’ social media network. If you haven’t done so, find “Edgewood High School” on Facebook, and be sure to confirm that you are looking at OUR Edgewood High School by seeing the building. Take a minute to see what our Facebook style is, and then if you like us, LIKE us. We love your input and you’ll help us get better known in the wider community.

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Building on the best of Edgewood to enhance the future As the new president, Michael G. Elliott ’77 knows his way around Edgewood High School—literally and figuratively—from the four years he spent here as a student to the time he served on the Board of Trustees, including as chair, to being the parent, along with his wife, Susan (McDaniel ’78), of three daughters who also are EHS alumnae: Katie ’04, Kristen ’05 and Alyssa ’10.

“Edgewood is obviously a special place to my family,” says Mike. “I’d considered for some time the possibility of serving as president. I understood the role from being Board chair, my kids had graduated, and I could not think of a better place to serve at this point in my career.”

A former senior vice president at SuttleStraus, Mike brings 30 years of establishing relationships with people and leading a team, in addition to a wealth of knowledge about marketing and promotion. He notes, “To be successful in sales, you first need a good product. Edgewood is a great product. When you consider everything an Edgewood education provides, it is really a value. You don’t leave Edgewood ready just for college, you leave Edgewood ready for life.”

That message is one Mike intends to make sure finds widespread use in Edgewood’s recruitment and fundraising efforts. The other aspect he wants to emphasize is personal attention. “At Edgewood, your teachers, advisors and the staff really know you and take an interest in you. They are like a second family. You get to know your classmates and most of the other students in the school, too—at least as acquaintances if not close friends. Students, parents, faculty and staff support one another. It is pretty difficult to feel ‘alone’ here because there is such an emphasis on building a sense of community.

Most of my friends today are people I met while I was at Edgewood.”

Mike continues, “An Edgewood education is truly a gift, and the biggest challenge I see moving forward is to keep that gift affordable.

Parents in every generation have sacrificed to have their children attend Edgewood, and for many of them, it was only possible with significant tuition assistance—assistance made possible by the generosity of alumni and the parents of alumni who wanted to show their appreciation and support of Edgewood’s

quality and mission. People joke you’re never done at Edgewood. I would say they are right. It’s special to be an Eddie, and once an Eddie, always an Eddie. None of us would be Eddies if alumni did not realize the gifts they were given while here and the obligation to give that gift back to future generations.

That’s who we are. That’s what we do. That’s the only way to keep Edgewood going.”

Mike also hopes to gradually shift more funds toward bolstering the endowment.

Doing so could take the form of seeking more donors willing to fund a named scholarship, or dedicating a percentage of every Annual Fund gift to the endowment, or pursuing an increase in bequests from estates, or other dedicated fundraising efforts. “It would ease the annual fundraising pressure if we could count on the endowment being able to cover 10% of tuition costs.”

Closely linked is the effort to increase diversity in the student population. Freshmen come from about 35 area middle schools and approximately 17% of the students are of minority heritage. Mike suggests, “While most corporations are unwilling to donate to general operating expenses, many are very willing to sponsor a specific initiative, like grants to help promote greater diversity. That is especially true when we can show that a majority of alumni return to Wisconsin as executives, health care, science and legal professionals, educators and citizens who make an impact through volunteerism and service. They are precisely the type of future employees companies want to hire and who help increase the appeal of the communities in which they live and work.”

Mike continues, “Edgewood students are not only getting admitted to the best schools (recent graduates have been accepted to at least 85 of the ‘Top 100’ colleges and universities), they are better prepared than many of their peers when they get there.”

Why? “Because we can push them more here.

The teachers, coaches and staff know each student’s potential. There’s an expectation that you will do your best—and the kids realize that and make a real effort.

“Students also know that it is a privilege to attend, that their parents are providing the opportunity for an exceptional preparation

for academic, professional, spiritual and civic life. Parent interest, involvement, engagement and support are key. Edgewood parents are generous and active as school, co-curricular and fundraising volunteers. They make a tremendous difference in the value our students place on education and the appreciation they have for service to others.”

Facilities and technology are persistent, if not urgent, concerns going into the future.

“We want the facilities to reflect the quality of education Edgewood offers. Now that all the classrooms in the old wing of the building have been renovated, there remains additional cosmetic work and deferred maintenance, plus a couple major undertakings I’d like to see,” says Mike. “The masterplan includes a complete renovation of the kitchen and Commons, perhaps our most used and certainly most public facility.” An improved heating and air conditioning system is needed as are continued safety and accessibility enhancements. For the everchanging electronic frontier, Mike is relying on a technology committee to evaluate needs and future directions. “We want to be in the forefront, but we don’t want to introduce things nobody wants or needs. Technological change is expensive, and we can’t afford to make mistakes.”

Other areas Mike hopes to address are faculty/staff compensation and student recruitment and retention. “We can’t compete directly in what we offer employees financially, but we can certainly try to come closer. It just makes good business sense that we want to retain outstanding faculty and staff members and to do so requires reasonable pay in addition to what we hope is a more satisfying environment.”

“We’ll be initiating a grassroots effort to get out to more of our feeder schools and parishes, hosting parent coffees and really trying to do a better job of sharing the factors that differentiate Edgewood from the public schools. We will also be more closely evaluating the reasons students choose to leave, and trying to intervene earlier to ensure that all families are having the best experience possible.”

There are interesting challenges ahead, but Mike says, “My predecessor Judd Schemmel placed the school on a solid footing. There are the traditions and heritage from the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, there is the excellent reputation Edgewood has earned in the community, and there are so many caring, commited people. I am confident with all this in place, together we can move Edgewood forward.”

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Ebony & Ivory Strikes a Chord The 27th Annual Edgewood Auction and Social, “Ebony & Ivory: Dueling Bids & Dueling Pianos” was a huge success due to the months of hard work by committee volunteers. More than 350 guests enjoyed an evening of fun and entertainment. A terrific selection of silent auction items as well as live auction items and an open appeal helped us reach our goal of $140,000 for the financial aid program, which provides assistance to more than 40% of Edgewood High School students.

Congratulations go to the winners of our Cash or Credit Raffle, Jerry ’79 and Rosie (Alderson ’79) Daniels, who chose the $7,500 tuition credit. Gary Pressentin and Irene Hoffman won the consolation prizes of $500 and $250 cash, respectively.

The evening ended with an outstanding performance by Madison’s own PianoFondue. Thanks go to all of the parent volunteers and to those in attendance, including many EHS alumni, for making the evening a memorable one.

Please plan on joining us next year. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26, 2014.

Hope to see you there!

Cheney Memorial Golf Outing on July 27 The 12th Annual Cheney Memorial Golf Outing to benefit the Patrick J. Cheney ’94 Scholarship Fund at Edgewood will be held on Saturday, July 27, at University Ridge Golf Course. Tournament day registration runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Wisconsin-style tailgate cookout lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the University Ridge Clubhouse.

Those who do not golf may attend the lunch only.

The 18-hole tournament has a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. and includes special hole contests and opportunities to try for a car, golf clubs and travel. Prizes will be awarded at the end of play.

For more information, to contribute to the scholarship fund, or to register for golf and/or lunch, contact Mary and Steve Cheney at madcheneys@tds.net.

Upcoming Events Crusader Kickoff/ EAA Raffle Event Fri. Aug. 23, 6:00 p.m.

Memorial Prayer Services Wed. Sept. 4, 7:30 a.m.

Wed. Jan. 8, 7:30 a.m.

Wed. March 26, 7:30 a.m.

Wed. May 28, 7:30 a.m.

After dining and shopping, the evening got truly lively as attendees participated in the “Heads or Tails” game, responded to the Open Appeal and live auction and then finished out the evening with entertainment by Piano Fondue, whose program included some danceable tunes.

Host a Maroon & Gold Party!

Are you looking for a fun-filled way to support Edgewood High School? Consider hosting a Maroon and Gold party this coming school year!

What is a Maroon and Gold party? It’s an event that can be hosted by anyone interested in supporting EHS by donating items or cash! The date, location, activities and menu are up to you. Parties can be casual or formal, in your home or out on the town. Parties can have a theme, like cooking or sports or really just about anything seasonal or of interest to you. Ask all of your guests to wear their favorite team colors to the party and watch the game together, or go bowling, or celebrate with a group dinner, or attend a concert, or have coffee and dessert. The possibilities are endless! Party hosts can invite whomever they like: family, friends, other EHS parents, parishioners, co-workers, etc.

How does a Maroon and Gold party help Edgewood? Party guests may be asked to make a financial contribution to the EHS

Edgewood in the Community Wed. Oct. 2 Living the Mission Awards and Donor Recognition Sun. Oct. 20, 11:00 a.m.

All Saints/All Souls Mass Wed. Nov. 6, 7:00 p.m.

Spring Auction in order to attend the party.

These funds are then used to procure items of high value for the EHS Spring Auction.

Alternatively, party guests may be asked to bring items to be donated to the auction.

Have a “housewarming” party and ask your guests to bring kitchen items or home décor items for the auction. Try a travel theme, where guests can bring travel accessories, gift cards for hotels and spa services or tickets to zoos, museums or other attractions.

Get your party on the calendar today!

The EHS Advancement Staff is here to support you every step of the way. We can provide assistance with theme ideas, invitation design, creation of EHS faculty/staff lists, and party organizing guidance. For more information or to get started on planning your Maroon and Gold party, contact Barb Kolb, Director of Special Fundraising Events via email at kolbbar@edgewood.k12.wi.us or by phone at 608.257.1023 x133.

Fall Play: Almost, Maine Thurs.-Sat, Nov. 14-17, 7:00 pm.

Sun. Nov. 18, 2:00 p.m.

Trivia Night Fri. Nov 22, 6:00 p.m.

Fine Arts Festival Tues.-Thurs., Feb. 25-27 Grandparents’ Day Thurs., Feb. 27, 8:00 a.m.

Spring Musical (TBA) Fri. & Sat., March 28 & 29 and April 4 & 5, 7:00 pm.

Sun. March 30 & April 6, 2:00 p.m.

Auction & Social Sat., April 26

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Campus Notes Students make “quilts” A tradition from the Pennsylvania Dutch has begun taking hold throughout Wisconsin. “Barn quilts” or large, colorful quilt block patterns painted on boards are springing up on the rural back roads.

Jeanette Beard, who has worked with a group that painted barn quilts in Rock County, helped art teacher Mark Thering identify families in Dane County who were interested in being among the first in the area to have a decorative panel for their barns. The families were able to help make decisions regarding patterns and colors.

Then, students in the Commercial Art and Design class marked out and painted the pairs of 4'x8' panels that were eventually delivered to the families in June

by Mark and EHS’s Building and Grounds Supervisor, Michael Glick.

Said Mark, “It was a great accomplishment to produce artwork that will be on display for years to come and to do something for our Dane County farmers. If there are other farms in Dane County interested in acquiring a quilt block for display on a building, please let us know!”

Top: RoseMarie Winger ’15, Alexander Resop ’14 and Ashley Everett ’13 (not pictured) painted an oak leaf pattern for the Cooper family farm in DeForest. Bottom: Kaelyn Kessel ’14, Cristine Galvan ’14 and Yedzi Martinez ’14 Zorrilla laid out an Ohio star pattern to be displayed at the Sarbacher farm in Verona.

Wayfarer Earns Award The 2012 issue of The Wayfarer student literary and art magazine received a rank of “Superior-Nominated for Highest Award” from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), one of just four Wisconsin high school literary magazines to receive this honor. The 2011-2012 lead staff of The Wayfarer included Julia Pinckney ’12, editor; Matthew Molina ’13, assistant editor; and Austin Lacey ’13, technical editor. Diane Mertens and Teresa West-Lentz were the faculty advisors, assisted by Mark Thering and Jim Ottney.

Calling all cell phones!

If you use a cell phone instead of a land line as your primary phone, please let us know.

We are always trying to gather the most current information about how to keep in touch with alumni and parents of alumni and need your help to do so.

You can update your phone number, email address or other contact information by visiting edgewoodhs.org and clicking the link under the “Alumni” tab.

Special Thanks to the 2012-2013 Four-Front Parents The Four-Front program is a commitment from families to contribute a minimum of $5,000 a year for each year they have a child in attendance at EHS. We thank the families who have participated in the past year. An updated Honor Roll of Donors and individual lists of donor groups are available on the website.

Daniel A. & Kathy A. De Chant Terry W. Grosenheider & Ave M. Bie David A. ’80 & Amie P. Hackworthy Thomas M. & Kathryn S. Parker Daniel S. & Lisa K. Pickett Jennifer A. (Grantham ’80) & David L. Stein Thomas A. Walker ’75 & Jill M. Dal Santo-Walker ’78

Prom Queens across the Generations When Dorothy Rines Dingfelder ’33 sent a donation to the Annual Fund it came with a delightful note in which she said she was pretty certain she was “Edgewood’s oldest surviving prom queen.” She is, and the photo on the left below shows her in the center, surrounded by other members of the court.

Then, we heard about another fun prom queen story. Last year’s prom queen, Maura Drabik ’14 (pictured with king Max Thongnuam ’14) is the granddaughter of an earlier prom queen, the late Mary Gene Heller ’47, seen with her prom king turned husband, John Roach ’47.

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Herb Kohl Student Excellence Award

Students Attend Presidential Inauguration

EHS Science Team Earns Top 10 in Two Events

The Herb Kohl Education Foundation selected Matthew Molina ’13 and Matthew Semrau ’13 as statewide winners of the 2013 Herb Kohl Student Excellence Award. This recognition awards both students $1,000 because they have shown a high level of motivation to achieve, and strong promise for succeeding in college and beyond.

Fifty American Political Systems students traveled to Washington DC with teacher Wade DallaGrana to attend the Presidential Inauguration. After studying the 2012 presidential election in APS during first semester, witnessing the inauguration of President Obama on Monday, January 21 was a perfect way to bring the course to its conclusion. The theme for the 57th Presidential Inauguration, which also commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, was “Faith in America’s Future.”

While in Washington DC, students visited the Holocaust Museum, the Newseum and many of the Smithsonian Museums located on the National Mall. The students were also able to tour the U.S. Capitol and visit Arlington National Cemetery.

In April, the Edgewood Science Olympiad Team traveled to UW-Milwaukee to join 44 other schools for the 2013 Wisconsin Science Olympiad State Competition. Students competed in a total of 25 different scientific events ranging from Sustainability and Water Quality to Circuit Lab and Boomilever. Team highlights included taking 5th Place in Chemistry Lab and 10th Place in Circuit Lab. Team members also took 12th Place in Technical Problem Solving, 13th Place in Materials Science, and 14th Place in Rocks and Minerals.

National Merit Scholarship Program Qualifiers Juniors Grace Bushong, David-Michael DeGuire, Nathaniel Graham, Rachel Hildebrand, Martha Longley, Alexander Politowicz, Logan Renfert, Sawyer Rothrock, Megan Schomaker and Peter Stein, took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They are among the 50,000 highest-scoring participants (out of about 1.5 million) to meet requirements to enter the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Their names will be referred to two colleges or universities of their choice, allowing college officials to directly contact them regarding available opportunities.

Academic Excellence Awards Reception in April About one fourth of the student body, 155 students in grades 9-12, who achieved a 3.90 cumulative grade point average through the first semester of the 2012-13 school year earned EHS Academic Excellence Awards, presented at the ninth annual Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony in April.

Students Earn Rotary Recognition In May, the Rotary Club of Madison honored 41 Madison high school students, including EHS students, for their scholastic achievements and contributions to the Madison community. Edgewood recipients included Anne-Sophie Tomé (Senior Academic Achievement Award), Michelle Heckman (community service), James O’Flahrity (Wilson Sophomore Academic Improvement Award), Matthew Grelle (Junior Academic Improvement Award), Rogan Murphy (Senior Academic Improvement Award), Maura Drabik (5th Place – Outstanding Senior Award) and Marcella Prince (community service award judge). In addition, Landry Ndahayo was selected to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference.

Mathletes Add Up Wins The Edgewood High School math team enjoyed unprecedented success this year.

The Crusader Varsity I team dominated the competition, earning 1st Place in the small school division at all four Madison Metropolitan School District math meets.

The most exciting award ceremony took place in March, when Edgewood’s Varsity I, Varsity II, and Varsity III teams swept the awards, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place!

Cellist Plays Carnegie Hall Junior Kate Zellmer, who plays cello, was accepted into the American High School Honors Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York City, where she performed in February.

French and Spanish Students Travel to Europe!

Fifteen Spanish and French students travelled to France and Spain over Spring Break, led by Spanish teacher Carmen Pitz and French teacher Kathleen Kennedy Wall ’77.

The trip began in Paris, where they saw many of the monuments and tourist sites, and made a nighttime ascent of the Eiffel Tower.

The group went by train to Provence and had a great time learning calligraphy and fencing in between visiting historic sites. A bus ride to Spain stopped first in Barcelona and the La Sagrada Familia Church by Gaudi as well as a tour of the Casa Mila Museum.

Two days later, another high speed train took the group to Madrid for museum tours, shopping, as well as a chance encounter with a Holy Week procession. On the last day, students cooked a terrific Spanish meal of tapas, paella, a chocolate dessert and fresh lemonade under the supervision of professional chefs from the local hotelier school.

Class of 2013 graduates who will participate in college athletics (pictured above), include these children of alumni: Lauren Keller, daughter of Dave ’80, University of St. Thomas tennis; Anna Addamo, daughter of James ’82, Augsburg University soccer; and Elizabeth Schieldt, daughter of Kathryn Wahlin Schieldt ’83, Hamline University hockey.

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Student Athletes Noted for Academics Members of the Crusader athletic teams got cheers for more than their performance on the courts, ice, and greens. The Girls Basketball team had the 2nd Best Team GPA in the state in Division 2 and the Boys Golf team had the 3rd Best Team GPA in the state in Division 2, including Academic AllState, Johnny Decker. The Boys Hockey team highest Team GPA of any area high schools, including those in both the Badger and Big 8 Conferences.

Spring Musical Wins 4th Consecutive “Tommy” The Overture Center for the Arts’ Tommy Awards program honors excellence in musical theater production among area

Minh and Jon Martin with their son, Niall ’13, who received a Tommy Award for his performance as Sky Masterson. high schools. This year musicals from 56 schools were reviewed by a panel of educators, theater experts and industry professionals. EHS has participated in the program for the past four years, and been named as a winner in the category of Outstanding Musical every year. The show, Guys and Dolls, earned a total of 13 other

Crusader Athletics Winter/Spring Recap

individual, ensemble and production nominations and four performers won individual awards This year Wisconsin Public Television filmed the ceremony for broadcast some time this autumn. During rehearsals of Guys and Dolls, WPT filmed and interviewed students for a “behind the scenes” look at the process of staging a show. Look for EHS students throughout the fall broadcast!

Young Playwrights Have Their Works Staged Edgewood’s Modern Drama students once again participated in a collaborative program with Children’s Theatre of Madison. Throughout the year, guest artist Lindsey Hoel-Neds worked with students in Pam Hanson-Stewart’s class on crafting brief one-act plays. At the end of the course, those works were submitted along with those from Madison public schools to be juried for inclusion in the annual Young Playwrights Festival. Five plays by EHS students were chosen as finalists for the Young Playwrights Festival and the 20 finalists were futher narrowed to eight plays (at least one from every participating school) that would receive public performance at the Overture Center for the Arts Playhouse Theatre. On May 14, audience members enjoyed the staging of two EHS student plays: In the Dog House by Brenna Driscoll and Tannenbaum

by Jack Tancill.

Music Students Get Creative When Edgewood High School band students learned a composition by Samuel Hazo was inspired by a painting created by Georgia O’Keeffe, who once attended the school, they immersed themselves in the

GIRLS GYMNASTICS (Edgewood/Verona) – 2nd in Conference – 2nd at Sectionals – 9th at State BASEBALL – 2nd in Conference BOYS HOCKEY – 1st in Conference (6th title in 8 years) BOYS BASKETBALL – 4th in Conference GIRLS HOCKEY (Middleton Metro Co-op) – Overall record of 20-6-1 GIRLS BASKETBALL (best season record ever) – 2nd in Conference BOYS LACROSSE DANCE TEAM – Overall record of 5-9 – 1st at Regionals: D3 pom and D2 jazz – 5th at State: D2 jazz BOYS SKI – 2nd in Conference BOYS GOLF – 1st in Conference (8th straight year) GIRLS SKI – 1st at the Regional – 2nd in Conference – 3rd at the Sectional.

– 2nd in State

subject. In addition to practicing and then playing Blue and Green Music, they learned about O’Keeffe, whose 1921 painting had the same name. The students also spoke via Skype to Hazo, whose composition had been commissioned by Patrick Marsh Middle School in Sun Prairie, which was O’Keeffe’s birthplace.

The students then worked individually or in groups to create abstract paintings and created four-measure melodies for their instruments. For the project, music teacher Carrie Backman ’99 teamed with Spanish

Students composed melodies that were based on abstract paintings they had done, displayed on music stands in the classroom. teacher Carmen Pitz, who has certification in art education. Backman told the students, “It does not need to be complex, but it does need to come from your musical mind and thoughts. Your goal is to make the music sound like the effect you desire your painting to have.” The paintings were displayed at a spring Band and Orchestra concert in May when the band students also performed Blue and Green Music.

In another project, which received funding from ENCORE, Jazz Ensemble premiered a work composed by the EHS Jazz Band students through a collaboration with professor Fred Sturm from Lawrence University.

– 1 Doubles State qualifier pair SNOWBOARDING – 1 Singles State qualifier – 7th in Conference SOFTBALL BOYS TRACK – 6th in Conference.

– 7th in Conference – 3rd at Regionals GIRLS SOCCER – 8 individuals/3 relays to Sectionals – 2nd in Conference – 1 individual advanced to State – won Regional game and Regional final GIRLS TRACK – won Sectional game – 2nd in Conference BOYS SWIM & DIVE – won Regional – won Sectionals – 3rd at Sectionals.

– 2nd at State BOYS TENNIS – 1st in Conference (5th straight year) All hail, – 1st at the Conference Tourney Crusaders!

– Sectional Champions – 10 Team State qualifiers

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Surprise Gift Honors “Dyed-in-the-Wool” Crusaders Kate Ripple ’80, Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator It came as a surprise to everyone attending the annual E Club event this winter—even to Paul Chryst, the evening’s guest speaker. At the February gathering, the Paul and Robin Chryst family made a $10,000 donation to the Edgewood E Club in honor of Paul’s parents, George ’55 and Patricia Putnam ’57 Chryst and in honor of John ’47 and Mary Gene (Heller ’47) Roach.

“Paul told me just that he was going to offer a matching gift that evening,” recalls Edgewood Athletic Director Chris Zwettler, “Initially it was to be anonymous. Then after it was matched, he decided to tell the story behind it. I was…it was a pretty emotional moment for a little bit, because Patty was there and also Mary Beth (Roach ’73) Drabik [John and Mary Gene’s daughter].”

heart-warming. I was verklemt. No one knew it was coming. Paul didn’t even really. Patty was so touched. I called my dad right afterward and told him about it.”

“Our families are intertwined in a lot of ways, most involving Edgewood sports,” said John and Mary Gene’s son, John Roach ’71.

“We were next door neighbors on two different streets near Edgewood. When my dad was working with Earl [Wilke], he coached George, and then George coached me. And then I coached Geep [Paul’s older brother, George P. ’80]. My parents took Geep in for his senior year, so he could finish school at Edgewood when the Chrysts moved to Platteville. Patty and George are my brother Jimmy’s [James ’84] godparents.

Paul and Jimmy played sports together, and

Endowed Awards As Edgewood tries to keep tuition affordable, it becomes more critical than ever that the endowment increase in size to provide additional funds. While a portion of the Sr. Kathleen O’Connell endowment is used for general tuition assistance and to subsidize all students, there are also named funds that provide individual grants.

Donors may contribute to these funds or establish one of their own with a gift of $10,000 or more. A few examples of funds are listed below: Walter ’37 & Margaret (O’Connell ’37) Fauerbach Grant Tom Tierney ’68 founded this fund to honor Walter and Margaret Fauerbach in appreciation of the opportunities they offered him and in recognition of their devotion to Edgewood.

Laurence A. Hunold ’70 Grant A bequest from Edward Hunold, MD ’57 provides annual scholarships to students whose physical, chemical and/or neurological disorders affect their learning ability as well as create physical limitations and challenges.

EHS Class of 1957 Grant and EHS Class of 1958 Grant A matching gift from an anonymous donor to the classes’ 50-year reunion gift established these funds.

Deceased Show Choir Members Memorial Award Former Show Choir members, friends and faculty contributed to this fund that provides help to a student who shows leadership in the Show Choir or any choir.

Lifetime E Club member Paul Chryst (center) with (on left) new annual members Stu and Betsy Zadra and (on right) lifetime members Ron ’65 and Deborah Krantz.

In a touching dedication, Paul explained the gift was, “In honor of my father, my mother, and John and Mary Gene because they’ve been such outstanding supporters of and always loved Edgewood High School.

It’s in honor of their energy, efforts and support of EHS over the last 40 years.”

George Chryst died in 1992 and Mary Gene Roach died in 2003.

Drabik warmly describes, “[Paul’s] speech was so from the heart. He didn’t have any notes—it was off the cuff. He had wanted the gift to be anonymous, didn’t want credit, but he also wanted to honor people. It was

my niece Maura [Gene Drabik ’13] played basketball with Paul’s daughter JoJo ’13.

It’s the kind of story repeated in this community over and over again, through the last 132 years—the kind of story that illustrates the continuing, resonant effects of the life, faith and works of the students, teachers, coaches, parents and families of Edgewood High School.

“That kind of support and generosity,” commented Zwettler, “makes Edgewood tick and enables us to put forth the quality facilities, coaches and equipment the athletic program needs.”

Lynda Jo Meier ’72 Memorial Grant John and Donna Meier chose to commemorate their daughter with this grant that provides financial assistance to students active in art or music.

Marilyn Mueller Ries ’71 Grant Since 1986 Mrs. Ries’ fund has contributed to many student financial aid packages.

Raymond P. ’36 & Marian E. Sweeney Memorial Grant Family members created this award in honor of their parents by combining Marian’s memorial gifts with existing funds in Raymond’s name. The new scholarship is presented to a studentathlete with financial need.

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Alumni Association Membership Dues Make Possible First Award James Imhoff III ’93, Alumni Association Council President The Alumni Advisory through memberships in the EHSAA go Council is pleased and directly to fund this and future awards. Visit excited to announce that the website to learn more and consider either we are currently choosing an Annual or Lifetime membership. the first recipient of the Contribute with a designated gift—anyone newly created EHSAA can donate to the award fund, at any time, in Alumni Award. As a group, we are proud to any amount. Consider a gift in honor of a have reached one of the original goals we set class reunion or another graduate. All gifts as a Council. All EHS alumni who have make a difference! contributed through their paid membership Thank you again to the generous and in the Alumni Association can be proud to dedicated alumni of Edgewood High School have supported the continuation of making for making this award a reality and furthering a Catholic education more affordable for a the likelihood of additional “legacy families.”

We appreciate it! child from a family with one or more EHS If you have any questions about the AAC graduates. You can help build this new fund or the scholarship, please contact me at in two ways: 608.219.5485 or james@uhpwarranty.com.

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And the Emmy Goes to…

At the Emmy Awards in June, one of Edgewood’s own picked up a trophy.

Peter G. McPartland, Jr. ’99 was the executive producer for the 20122013 season of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen on the Food Network. The show, featuring country singers Trisha Yearwood and her husband, Garth Brooks, tied with another Food Network program, Best Thing I Ever Made, to take top honors in the culinary program category. Pete has also been a producer or co-executive producer on Easy Chinese, Chopped, Worst Cooks in America and The Principal’s Office.

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Contact Eddie’s Outfitters (the EHS Bookstore) in person or at 606.257.1023 x 157.

Books are $20 plus $5 shipping.

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Will Your High School Self Be Able to Find You? Tammy Ehrmann, Alumni Director Last month, a tradition that had fallen by the wayside at Edgewood High School was reinstated by the Campus Ministry Department. Graduating seniors write letters to themselves during their senior retreats, which are meant to be mailed to them on the occasion of their five-year graduation anniversary. Five years’ worth of these letters were found in a file that had been misplaced during the recent renovations of the Campus Ministry classrooms. The letters were mailed in early May and classes from 2003 to 2008 were finally able to read the letters their 18-year-old selves had written to their 23-year-old selves, remembering their projected accomplishments, hopes, dreams and prayers from the perspective of a high school senior.

When those handwritten envelopes—often adorned with cute smiley faces, hearts or illegible scribbles—were mailed, the US Postal Service, known to be sticklers for following protocol, did their best to deliver the 800-plus letters. In most cases, the letters made their way to the intended recipient, and I’m sure that many of the alumni greeted them with laughter, surprise and a sense of achievement.

Unfortunately, the USPS discards bulk mail that is considered “undeliverable,” and some of the letters ended up in the discard file; in a few cases, the letters were returned to Edgewood by a kind mail carrier. The recipient had moved, the parents had also moved or the address was not legible—in all of those cases, if we had a current

address in the database to which we were able to resend the letter, we did so. For the ones we did not have on file, our long-time Alumni Records volunteer, Caryl Bremer, put on her investigative hat and searched for clues to those missing addresses. After some digging, she was able to find a handful and get those in the mail as well, and we have heard from a few alumni telling us how touched they were to receive their letters.

Those are the happy outcomes, but a few of the letters were lost and never made it back to Edgewood. We heard from one of our graduates, via our website, “I’m hoping that updating my address will allow me to receive my senior retreat letter that I wrote 10 years ago.

I am hearing from friends about their letters and I am really looking forward to looking at mine. Please call me if you have a returned letter.” We have not gotten back her letter yet, but if it is returned, we will certainly send it to her current, updated mailing address!

Have you given Edgewood your current contact information?

We strive constantly to keep the database as accurate as possible, and offer some different options for keeping your contact information current. You can submit an Update of Contact Information Form at https://www.edgewoodhs.org/alumni/update or you can call or mail your updates directly to the school (see the form in “Alumnews” in this newsletter). Please include your email address and your cell and home phone numbers so you don’t miss a thing: reunion information, the Crusader Connection newsletter, holiday greetings and yes, those senior retreat letters. We want to keep you informed about your alma mater. Thanks for helping us keep you in the loop!

Nominate Someone for the Living the Mission Awards Edgewood relies on the help of our alumni and friends in identifying people who deserve recognition. For additional information on criteria or candidates for each award, visit the “Alumni” link on the EHS homepage, www.edgewoodhs.org. Then complete the form below (or online) to nominate someone who should be considered for an award. A limited number of awards are presented annually and the names of nominees not selected in the year of nomination are retained for future consideration. While we have received numerous nominations for the other awards, we have a special need for additional nominees in the Dominican Award and Mazzuchelli Award categories. If you have questions about the awards or nomination process, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Tammy Ehrmann at 608.257.1023 x185 or ehrmtam@edgewood.k12.wi.us.

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Alumni Athletes Score Big Drew teDuits ’11, a sophomore at UWMadison, won the 2013 NCAA 200-yard backstroke in Men’s Swimming, giving the Badgers their first individual NCAA title since 1959. He was also a member of the 400-yard medley relay team that earned 4th Place at the Big Ten championships. For his impressive performance over the course of the season, including school records in both the 100- and 200-yard backstroke, Drew earned All-Big Ten First Team honors. He also received personal congratulations from Anders Holm, a former Badger swimmer who is now the writer, creator, producer and star of Comedy Central’s Workaholics. Holm made a point of meeting him while in town to deliver a UW commencement speech.

Classmate and fellow UW-Madison student Megan Tancill ’11 was a member of the record-setting Big Ten Champions women’s softball team this past season. She played in 32 games, mostly as a pinch runner, scored 16 runs, went 3-for-3 in stolen bases and recorded two putouts and one assist. The Badgers won their first Big Ten tournament championship in school history and set a program record for wins in a season before being defeated by the Oregon Ducks in the NCAA regionals.

Eileen Gehring ’11, in her sophomore year at Colorado University, set a school record in the 400-meter dash for the second year in a row this spring. She placed third overall in the premiere section of the 400 at the Arizona State University Sun Angel Track Classic, and currently ranks 19th in the NCAA Division I and is 11th in the west region. Eileen also did well in the 200-meter dash, running 23.95 for sixth place overall.

In doing so, she tied the second-fastest time in CU history, just .09 seconds away from setting her second record of the day. But it was less than a month later at another meet that she also managed to capture the elusive record in the 200 when Eileen broke the school record in the 200-meter (23.80 seconds) and her own 400-meter record with a time of 53.23. She also was a member of the winning 4 x 400-meter relay team which broke its previous record from earlier in the season with 3:38.17.

Matthew McKenna ’10, a student at UW-Madison, won the mile run at the Wisconsin Invitational (indoors) in January with a time of 4:11.16. In February he cut his personal-best time to 4:08.83. On the outdoor track, Matt finished fifth in the 1500 meters in a personal-best 3:48.39 at the Wisconsin Open in May and won the

5000 meters in a personal-best 14:36.50 at the University of Tennessee Sea Ray Relays.

Austin Arians ’12 averaged 7 points per game as a freshman for the UW-Milwaukee Panthers men’s basketball team this past season. He played in 29 games, reached double figures in points six times and, as the season and his scoring progressed, started in three games.

Katie Elliott ’04 is an assistant coach for the UW-Madison women’s golf team that participated in the 2013 NCAA Tournament and placed 23rd, their highest finish ever.

During her own playing years with the Badgers, Katie was an All-Big Ten Second Team selection in 2007, won two tournaments and was a top-10 finisher 11 times.

Her career average of 77.13 in 124 rounds ranks second all-time in UW records. Her junior average of 75.24 also ranks second for a season. In 2008, Katie was selected for the World University Golf Championship. She was one of five female golfers selected to play for Team USA that year in Sun City, South Africa, where she shot a one-over-par 73 in the final round to help catapult the U.S. into a tie for 11th place. Now, as a coach, one of Katie’s golfers is her sister, Alyssa Elliott ’10, who played on the team at the Big Ten Tournament in April.

Singin’ (with) the Blues Hockey sticks may bear a vague

together to perform choral music, will also feature interviews with players.

Team owner Pete Goeser said the program’s producers went looking for an athletic team and found the Great Lakes Hockey League’s Madison Blues. “They picked us. The most unknown team in the league."

The hockey choir performed Takin’ Care of Business by Bachman-Turner Overdrive

and the 2012 song We Come Running by Youngblood Hawke. Malone said, “We’ve chosen a song that speaks to the nature of hockey players. They hit the ice and come running.”

To read the entire February 15 article by Samara Kalk Derby of the Wisconsin State Journal, go to http://host.madison.com/ news/local and search “hockey choir.”

resemblance to musical quarter notes, but one would hardly consider hockey players to be choir boys. Nevertheless, à la The Full Monty meets The Sing-Off, members of the Madison Blues men’s minor league hockey team and the Madison Capitols AAA women’s hockey team joined up in February to perform two songs.

Taped before a live audience at a free concert for 300 friends and family members in the Middleton Performing Arts Center at Middleton High School, the venture was part of an hourlong television show, The Choir, for the USA Network. Scheduled for the 2013 season, no air date has been set.

Among the members of the cast for the Madison Blues team are five EHS alumni: Bradley J. Jerzewski ’10, Ryan S. Roeming ’07, Cody P. Strang ’09, Matthew D. Strang ’10 and Zachary J. Zanoya ’12. The show, in which choir director Gareth Malone brings unlikely groups of novice singers

Alumni Return to EHS to Perform in Godspell The House Theatre, the summer branch of EHS Drama, presented Godspell on July 12 & 13.

The cast in this 2012 revival version of Stephen Schwartz’s classic rock musical included current EHS students as well as a number of recent graduates and alumni home for the summer. Michael Okas ’12 had the role of Jesus and Dylan Todd ’14 portrayed Judas. Other cast members were Bruin Armwald ’11, Kate Goodwin ’11, Katie Gerhmann ’12, Meredith Pointer ’12, Bridget Walker ’12, Andrew Ibach ’13, John Merfeld ’13, B Lauer ’14, Natalie Guse ’15, David Holaday ’15, Faith Holaday ’15, Sophia Janus ’15, Johnny Mathews ’15 and a friend who is homeschooled, Grace Yeager.

Godspell in rehearsal

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Alumnews includes information received as of July 15, 2013 Marygold Shire Melli was profiled as part of a feature on “Women in Law: Six UW Trailblazers” in the UW Law School’s Summer 2013 edition of its magazine, Gargoyle.

Despite public sentiment at the time against women in the field of law, she obtained a position with the State of Wisconsin where her job was to assist in revising the state’s criminal code. Before the decade was out, Marygold would go on to help reform the state’s children’s code, revise its land-use controls, and reorganize its court system. And then she began a teaching career as an assistant professor at the Law School, making her the first woman faculty member in the school’s history. She developed a full curriculum in family law, an area not previously addressed at the school, and went on to serve as associate dean of the Law School in the early 1970s. In 1994, she received the first annual Belle Case La Follette Award from the Wisconsin Law Foundation and, in honor of her, the Legal Association for Women inaugurated the Marygold Melli Achievement Award for contributing to the interests of women in the law and helping to eradicate gender bias in the legal system.

1948 Thomas C. Hunt, PhD served for the second consecutive year as chair of the Dissertation of the Year Award Committee in Catholic Education, sponsored by the Catholic Education Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association. He then organized a session at the National Catholic Educational Association’s Convention in Houston. The topic was on the 26th book of his career, the two-volume Praeger Handbook of Faith-Based Schools in the United States, K-12, which he co-edited, published by ABC-Clio.

Sr. Mary J. Paynter, OP wrote an article for the Mazzuchelli Newsletter about praying for the beatification rather than canonization of Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, the founder of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa.

1952 Glenn G. Dahlem, PhD had a study on the evolution of the word “ain’t” published in the Winter issue of Wordways, a journal of recreational linguistics based at Butler University. The journal also accepted his humorous discussion of Wisconsin ethnic-based colloquialisms for the upcoming Spring issue. In addition, The Old Schoolhouse magazine published his article, “Get Kids to Love Vocabulary and Spelling,” in its 2013

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annual print book and has announced plans to carry “Geograquiz,” a matching puzzle Glenn developed to teach physical and human geography, in subsequent monthly issues. Fellowscript, the official publication of the Canadian Christian Writers Fellowship, featured his “Figures of Speech Liven Up Your Writing” in its recent Winter edition. Other pieces he has had published are “A Fun Vocabulary/Spelling Unit” in Teachers of Vision, Winter 2012, and “You Think English is Easy!” in the January 2012 issue of Modern English Teacher, the leading ESL professional journal in the United Kingdom. Formerly a guidance counselor, coach and public relations representative, he took up writing in 2009. His articles have also appeared in Coach & Athletic Director, Winning Hoops and American Football Monthly, as well as Coach, a Canadian academic athletic journal. Glenn lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

1962 Sr. Stella Storch, OP was the subject of the cover article of the May 2013 edition of Experience (formerly Maturity Times), published by Action Reporter Media. Referred to as “a ministering force for human dignity, equality,” the article went on to discuss Sr. Stella’s work for the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as coordinator of justice, peace and ecology, a position she took after serving for six years among the leadership of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa.

1964 Jackie A. Molinaro Hayes and her son, Michael A. Hayes ’92, won the Wisconsin State MotherSon Golf Tournament in July 2012, the second year in a row the Hayes Team won.

1967 Michael J. Mentzer, who lives in Fond du Lac with his wife, Kathleen A. (Kammer ’67) Mentzer, received the 2013 Badger of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association Fond du Lac Chapter. The award honors a UWMadison graduate who is a leader in business, in community or volunteer activity, or in service to his/her profession. Mike retired in 2012 from the Fond du Lac Reporter as managing editor, a position he achieved by working his way up through the ranks from reporter beginning in 1972. In addition to his work with the newspaper, Mike has authored three books, including Fond du Lac County: A Gift of the Glacier, for which he received the 1991 Wisconsin State Historical Society Book Award. For more on his contributions and the award, see the May 12, 2013 Fond du Lac Reporter.

1970 Richard J. Geier recently retired from doing video production for the UW-Madison School of Education. He decided to make a documentary about one of Madison’s long-time businesses and

the man who runs it, who had made an impression on him when he was just 12 years old. The 20minute film, titled By George, is about gruff George Fabian, the “mayor of Park Street” and owner of Park Street Shoe Repair, established by his father in 1938. It can be seen by searching George’s name on youtube.com.

1971 Diane K. Endres Ballweg was profiled by Jan Wilson for the June edition of InBusiness: Greater Madison. The article reviewed her many accomplishments and fulfillment of an original “bucket list,” with suggestions of what may be next on her list of things to achieve. The piece also highlighted Diane’s extraordinary philanthropy and participation on the boards of charitable and service organizations, including Edgewood College (she was the major donor toward “The Stream” fine arts center), Porchlight housing for those in need, Madison Children’s Museum and the National Committee of the Performing Arts in support of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She says, “It’s hard for me to say no because saying yes has always opened so many opportunities and taught me so many things!”

Thomas G. Clauder, after years of police work and politics, took a job as an investigator for the State of Wisconsin Railroad Commission. He travels all over the state. If a railroad runs through your community, he has probably been there. Tom and his family live in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

Mary Jo Sweeney is the new chair of the Board of Film Independent, a collective of filmmakers, industry professionals and film lovers who appreciate and sustain artist-driven independent filmmaking. Film Independent produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival. Mary Jo is a screenwriter and director, and holds the De Laurentis professorship at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.

1972 David A. Geier has formed a new law firm with two fellow attorneys. Geier Homar & Roy, LLP has offices in Madison, Sauk City and Wonewoc, Wisconsin.

1973 J. Michael Bruno is currently employed by WISC-TV Channel 3 in Madison, recapping upcoming local entertainment for the station’s “Bruno’s Best Bets” segment of the Friday Live at Five news program. He is the artistic director for WhoopDeDoo Productions, Inc., an interactive theater company he started in 2003 with the premiere of Sweet Cannoli Nuptials. Michael has acted/directed/produced/written over 100 local theatrical productions since returning to Madison from the West Coast in 2001, where he was employed as a casting director at CBS Studios in Hollywood. His volunteerism includes the boards of Dane County Arts and the AIDS Network.

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1975 Charles S. Shimanski, who is a senior vice president for the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., appeared on the Weather Channel in advance of Superstorm Sandy last fall.

He furnished tips on planning ahead and shared news about the Red Cross’ weather-emergency phone app.

1976 Very Rev. Richard M. Heilman celebrated the silver jubilee of his ordination with a Mass and reception at St. Mary Church in Pine Bluff where he serves as pastor.

Father Heilman is also pastor for two other parishes to which St. Mary is linked: St. Ignatius in Mt. Horeb, and Holy Redeemer in Perry. In 2012 he was named Vicar Forane for the West Dane Vicariate. He is also a chaplain of the Knights of Columbus; founder of the Knights of Divine Mercy; a guest host on Relevant Radio’s “Inner Life;” and chaplain for the Holy Family Homeschoolers, the Dead Theologians Society and Vigil for Life. Father Heilman has published Church Militant Field Manual: Special Forces Training for the Life in Christ; Strength and Alliance: Church Militant Field Journal; and Fortes in Fide: Church Militant Prayer Book.

than 70 countries. The Chicago Province covers the eastern part of North America, from Nebraska to Massachusetts and from Montral to Montserrat.

Terry oversees the Province’s website and social media in addition to other media and public relations work.

Kevin P. Farley traveled to Ireland in summer 2012 to film on location in Dublin and County Clare for his role as Fred Finnegan in the comedy, The Yank, about a group of friends who discover a land that defies their original expectations.

James E. King changed jobs recently when he joined Columbia Management as a senior portfolio manager. Although the position is based out of Portland, Oregon, Jim and his children, Connor and Maggie, still live in Minneapolis.

1992 Michael A. Hayes is assistant vice president of national accounts at AIG Property Casualty in Chicago. Also see “Births” and 1964 above!

1984 Theresa E. “Terry” Carson is director of public and media relations for Society of the Divine Word-Chicago Province. Worldwide, the Society is the largest Catholic order of priests and brothers to focus on missionary work, providing pastoral care and social services for people of all beliefs in more

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1995 Joshua M. Alexander, PhD, lives with his wife and three daughters (see “Births”) in Lafayette, Indiana, where Josh is an assistant professor at Purdue University.

2003 Bridget D. Boucher Harland earned an MSW from UW-Milwaukee in 2012. She is now a social worker at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee. See “Births.”

Allison H. McDonald earned a BS from UWMadison followed by an MD from Northwestern University. She is now doing a residency in anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis.

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1979 Elizabeth J. Curren Flaherty of Appleton, Wisconsin, received the 2013 Hanns Kretzschmar Award for Excellence in the Arts. A lawyer by training, as a volunteer Elizabeth is president of the Board of Directors of the Fox Valley Symphony and leads its Education Committee. She also serves on the Trout Museum of Art’s Advisory Board, and on the Board and Advocacy Committee of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. In addition, she has helped with fundraising projects and on hiring committees at the Lawrence Academy of Music and is a recent member of the White Heron Chorale’s Advisory Board.

Mary T. “Tracy” Wolfram Walker recently directed the musical Rent in Knoxville, Tennessee.

She has also been working as an actress on the television series Nashville and in a number of film projects. Tracy is affiliated with several bands, as well. The Walker family lives in Oak Ridge.

Samuel J. Ballweg (center) was profiled in the “In the Family Business” column of the Wisconsin State Journal in May 2013. The article by Jill Carlson was about Endres Manufacturing, one of Wisconsin’s largest steel fabricators, founded by Sam’s great-grandfather (and grandfather of Diane K. Endres Ballweg ’71) in 1926. Today, Sam is president of the company and his father, Ken Ballweg (on right), is the CEO. Diane is a board member and owner as well as president of the company’s charitable foundation that has given out more than $300,000 since 1996. Sam and his wife, Anne E. Richert Ballweg ’97 and their three children live in Waunakee, Wisconsin, where the company is also located.

Summer E. Hanson, MD, PhD finished her microsurgical fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is joining the faculty there as assistant professor of reconstructive surgery.

1999 Charles G. Deville (previously Mandeville) has moved to Duluth, Minnesota, with his wife, Jessica, and their daughter, Sophia. Charles is an advertising executive for Fox News.

2000 Elizabeth D. Boucher Dawson received her JD in 2011 from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon. She has a position as an attorney in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. She and her husband, Steven, live in Washington, D.C. Neil R. Dinndorf moved from SVA accountants to Enrich Financial Partners in April 2013. Neil and his wife, Lisa, returned to Madison from Chicago. See “Births.”

Brian S. Williams, MD, his wife, Christine M. Bula, and their daughter Julia live in La Jolla, California. Brian has received a fellowship in hospital medicine and Christine earned a Master of Public Health degree from San Diego State University. She works in the San Diego area.

Kelly B. McCardell Berceau and her husband, Timothy, are living in Madison again with their son, Gavin William, who was born on January 7, 2012.

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1974 MaryAnne Hinkes participated in the 32nd Crazy Legs Classic, finishing third among female runners in the 55-59 age bracket with a time of 38.50. It was the eighth time she had run in the race.

2004 Anne E. Eshun Palm and Matthew M. Palm married on June 25, 2011 and settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Anne earned her PharmD from UW-Madison in 2011 and is now employed

by Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls. Matt received his MBA from Marquette University in 2011 and accepted a position with R.W. Baird as product manager for private wealth.

Anne and Matt are new parents (see Births).

Roslynn L. Pedracine graduated in May 2013 from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota with joint JD (School of Law) and Master of Public Administration (School of Business) degrees. She was selected as a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellowship Class of 2013. Additionally, Roslynn was chosen as the judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge Pamela G. Alexander of the Fourth District in the State of Minnesota.

2006 Joseph W. “Willie” Boucher III is a law student at UW Law School. He earned his BBA at Marquette University in 2010.

2009 Taylor M. Behnke was one of 47 classmates named to Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest, most respected, and most selective academic honor society in the U.S. In addition, Taylor received the Outstanding Senior Award from Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences

14 • Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart and was the student commencement speaker this spring. Students considered for this prestigious award are nominated by faculty and department chairpersons. Taylor earned a BA with a major in Writing Intensive English and a second major in Spanish Language and Literature. As a tutor, she worked with students on improving their writing ability and has also helped create videos used by the Writing Center in faculty workshops on designing multimedia assignments.

Taylor served as 2011-12 president of Students for an Environmentally Active Campus (SEAC) and worked with the University Office of Sustainability to begin a pilot composting program as well as a community garden.

Alexandra L. Lake graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 11, 2013.

2010 Zachary Z. Schroeder, who just completed his junior year at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point was the 1st Place winner in the National Championships of the U.S. Orienteering Team. It was the Academy’s 35th title and Zach was the 1st Place winner from West Point.

2011 Patrick Thomas Roy was featured in InBusiness: Greater Madison in a sidebar to an article entitled “Centennial Sentiments: The Rotary Club of Madison celebrates 100 years of ‘Service Above Self.’” The piece described the journey Patrick underwent from a difficult home life to his experiences and determination to succeed in high school, to his winning a four-year, $15,000 scholarship from the Rotary. He is now enrolled in the Lubar School of Business at UW-Milwaukee, majoring in marketing and, with the advice and encouragement from a mentor who is provided as part of the scholarship, he’s on track to graduate in 2015. For the full story, visit ibmadison.com/ In-Business-Madison/May-2013 and search “Centennial.” Patrick’s story is on page 4 of the article.

Former Faculty and Staff Alex majored in international business and economics and earned a minor in Spanish. Alex was the student speaker at commencement and Pamela Hanson Stewart was there to see her former Public Speaking student deliver the address. It came as a surprise to “PH” as she was attending the ceremony only to see the graduation of her niece, daughter of David Condon (an EHS Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductee). Alex will remain in Cincinnati as a resident when she starts her new job in the marketing department of the Procter & Gamble Company on July 1.

Sr. Antoinette “Toni” Harris, OP, who taught art and theology at EHS, 1970-1974 is now the International Promoter for Justice and Peace for Dominican Sisters International. She travels

around the world visiting sisters in the many remote and destitute locations in which they minister—including inner cities and rural enclaves in the US—and lives in Rome, Italy, where the organization has its headquarters. Sister Toni was also a visitor to EHS this spring and spoke to the students, faculty and staff at a liturgy service.

Sr. Judith Lund, OP (Sr. Mary Domenico) and Sr. M. Rosa Rauth, OP were quoted in the Dominican Vision newsletter regarding their thoughts on peace. Sr. Judy, who taught English at EHS, 1972-1981, now lives in Kalispell, Montana, where she teaches grades 5 and 6. Sr. Rosa, an EHS math teacher, 1970-1987, now lives at the Motherhouse in Sinsinawa.

Sr. Jean Murray, OP (Meredith), who taught English, French and History at EHS, 1952-55, lives in Oak Park, Illinois. She was featured in the online Chicago Sun-Times’ in an October 2012 article, “Former Dominican president stays active on campus.” She served as Dominican University president from 1981-94 and has a college residence hall named in her honor.

Sr. Marjorie A. Buttner, OP (Sr. Stella Maris), who was at EHS 1969-1983 in the Guidance Department and as a French teacher, celebrated her 60-year jubilee as a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa and Sr. Marie Walter Flood, OP, who taught geometry and religion, 1951-1953, rejoiced in her 70 years as a sister. Marking her 80-year jubilee was Sr. Miguel Hearty, OP who was on the Edgewood campus from 1962 to 1970 in roles at different times as Edgewood community prioress, principal of the Campus School, and religious studies teacher at EHS and Edgewood College.

MARRIAGES Margaret M Hoffman ’03 married Randy Fleischhacker on April 6, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls, Minnesota, where the Fleischhackers live.

Sr. Toni with religious studies teacher Jim Baltus (left) and principal Bob Growney.

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BIRTHS Joshua M. Alexander ’95 and his wife, Lois, are pleased to announce the birth of their third daughter, Autumn Victoria, who was born December 11, 2012. Autumn joins sisters Abigail and Aubrey. They live in Lafayette, Indiana.

Sean P. Baxter ’96 and his wife, Amanda, who live in Madison, have a new son, Patrick Thomas, born February 1, 2013. Patrick has an older sister, Genevieve, and is the second grandchild for Patrick J. Baxter ’69 and his wife, Lee. Sarah E. Sparks Branham ’00 and her husband, Benjamin, had their first child, Ella Marie, on December 14, 2012. The Branhams live in Watauga, Texas.

Brian R. “Buck” Clifford ’98 and his wife, Andrea, welcomed their first child, Catherine, on March 30, 2013. The Cliffords live in Chicago.

Jennifer A. Ruppert Crowley ’96 and her husband, Paul, added twin girls to their family.

Darcy Ann and Milly Ruppert were born on February 25, 2012, joining older sister Piper.

The Crowleys live in Chicago.

Neil R. Dinndorf ’00 and his wife, Lisa, welcomed their first child, Grace Sophia, on December 10, 2012. The Dinndorf family lives in Madison.

Bridget D. Boucher Harland ’03 and her husband, Daniel, have a son, Jonathan Daniel “Jack,” who was born on December 9, 2012. The Harland family lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Michael A. Hayes ’92 and his wife, Susan, had a baby boy, Colin Avery, on May 16, 2012. Colin was born in Chicago. Proud grandparents are Hugh J. ’64 and Jackie A. (Molinaro ’64) Hayes.

Gregory R. Larson ’93 and Katherine M. Downey Larson ’93 and their daughters, Annie and Julia, welcomed a third child, Ryan, on January 2, 2013. Greg, Kate and the children live in Oak Park, Illinois.

Anne E. Eshun Palm ’04 and Matthew M. Palm ’04 are parents of a son, Colin Matthew, born on March 17, 2013. Grandparents include alums Michael G. ’77 and Debra J. (Wolfe ’77) Palm.

Matthew J. Tomlinson ’98 and his wife, Erin, are first-time parents. Gunner James, born on May 22, 2013 is the sixth grandchild for Ralph J. ’62 and Mary Beth Tomlinson. Mary Beth taught Latin at EHS for many years.

Laura M. Varriale ’91 has a daughter, MarieTherese Francesca, who was born on April 28, 2013. Laura and her daughter live in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

Jessica A. LaBella Wynn ’96 and her husband, Adam, welcomed their third child on August 3, 2012. Adeline Savannah joins brothers Cooper and Ryan. The Wynn family lives in Oswego, Illinois.

DEATHS 1935 Ruth A. Dickert 1935 Gertrude S. Kopp Blotcky Severson 1937 Margaret H. O’Connell Fauerbach 1938 Jeanette L. Pertzborn Duschak 1938 Elizabeth A. Zevnik Dunne Fries 1940 Mary Elizabeth Donals 1940 Mary E. Boyle Wickhem 1941 Patricia A. O’Meara Breitenbach 1941 Katherine E. Kopp Paape 1942 Fredrick H. Statz 1943 Virginia J. Jordan Colvin

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1943 1943 1944 1944 1947 1948 1949 1950 1950 1951 x1951 1952 1953 1953 1954 1956 1956 1958 1958 1958 1960 1960 1962 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1964 1965 1966 1970 1973 1975 1979 1986

Lorna M. Etteldorf Holmes Mary Kay Nelson Murphy Rev. Joseph C. Gill, SJ Robert E. Girard Carol A. Bjelde Kehl Janet M. Endres Brossard Wayne J. Sweeney Patrick M. Kleinheinz Carlo R. Maglio JoAnne M. Handel McCormick Robert D. Sullivan Thomas J. Burke Loretta A. Brhely Hanley Funk Paul A. Haack, PhD Joan L. Batz Kroetz N. Vincent Esser James C. North III Michael R. Eagon Chris H. Hanson Rosemary K. Keefe, PhD John J. O’Neill John A. Padrutt Joan K. Flad William M. Goucher James F. Ponti Franklin E. Kellogg, Jr. Michael F. Kraft Mary K. Becker Gregory J. Motl Jeanne D. Schiro Gregory J. Zwettler Robert S. Crawford Joseph P. Waldo Thomas M. Budden Holly A. Majerus Rees-Thomas Matthew L. McCreary Thomas W. Schwab

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Reunion Updates 1948 September 12, 2013

Eunice Schoepp Schmitz 608.243.7811 11:00 a.m. Social and 12:15 p.m. Luncheon Rex’s Innkeeper, 301 N. Century Ave., Waunakee $12 per person, tax and tip included, for choice of chicken, roast beef or soup and salad bar, dessert and beverage. Cash bar. Invitations sent in July.

$45/person ($90/couple).

Sat., Sept. 14 – Gathering at Dahmen’s Pizza, 6654 Grand Canyon Dr. $10/person ($20/couple) buffet.

Make your reservation with check payable to Mary Mundt Handel, 1321 N. High Point Rd., Madison WI 53562. Further details at ehsclassof58reunion.myevent.com or call Jim or Abby Statz at 608.203.5717.

August 23-25, 2013 1952 (Annually, 2nd Sat. of July) J1963 oyce Benzmiller Brown Brown.joyce@countyofdane.com

The Class of 1952 gathers every year (’cuz 5 years is just too far away!) at Dahmen’s Pizza. Each year, about 40 people show up, so mark your calendar for next year and watch for details in the Winter Crusader Connection!

1953 October 25-27, 2013

Betty Schuchardt EJSchuchardt@aol.com Fri., Oct. 25 – Informal gathering at Babe’s Bar and Grill, 5614 Schroeder Rd. Cash bar and food on your own.

Sat., Oct. 26 – 5:00 p.m. Social/cash bar and 6:30 p.m. dinner at Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club, 1025 N. Sherman Ave. Sun., Oct. 27 – 10:00 a.m. Mass in EHS Chapel followed by breakfast at 11:30 a.m. at Monona Garden Family Restaurant, 6501 Bridge Rd. Order off the menu.

1958 September 13-14, 2013 Judy Lynch Hofmeister

bjhofmeister@frontier.com 608.424.1378 or 608.333.4677 Fri., Sept. 13 – Dinner at Blackhawk Country Club.

608.235.3397 tnt84@chorus.net • 608.222.4200 flacy@chorus.net • 608.271.1085 Danlynch1945@att.net 608.222.4200 Dennis McKinley mckiden@charter.net 608.497.0143 Fri., Aug. 23: Home of Mike & Bonnie Moschkau Casual social gathering Sat., Aug. 24: Elks Club - Smart-casual sit-down dinner Sun., Aug. 25: Edgewood High School - Mass (celebrant, Fr. Pete Guthneck) and tour Tom Gundlach Fran Lacy Dan “Jose” Lynch

1968

Tom Tierney 608.577.8260 EHS has no additional information on this reunion.

1973 August 2-3, 2013 Molly Fitzpatrick Anicete Nancy Sorge Shimeall

608.241.0360 (s) 608.575.2194 (c) Fri., Aug. 2, 5:00 p.m.: Monona Terrace Convention Center rooftop - Informal gathering. Free music; food/beverages available for purchase. Limited number of attendees admitted so come early!

Sat., Aug. 3, 5:00 p.m.: Club Tavern in Middleton, WI. See our Facebook page for more information.

1983 July 27, 2013 Dan Birrenkott

mimi_danb@yahoo.com 703.913.3031 4:00 p.m. – “No Committee Reunion” at the Big Ten Pub (no reservation, cash bar, pay as you go)

1993 August 16-17, 2013

Liz Colby Ingrisano eingrisano@wi.rr.com Friday, August 16 – Boat Ride on Madison’s Pontoon Porch.

Space is limited, so sign up early. People will gather afterwards at Sardine Bar and Restaurant on Lake Monona. Time and cost will be announced.

Saturday, August 17 – Dinner and Reception at Sprecher Restaurant. Time and cost will be announced.

Invites were mailed in June.

1978, 1988, 1998, 2003, 2008

EHS has no information on these reunions.

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Earl J. Wilke Golf Outing

The Wilke invites both The 22nd Annual E.J. Wilke Golf Classic at Hawks Landing, sponsored by men and women for the Edgewood Athletic Association to benefit the Edgewood athletic program, a day of golfing, drew 146 golfers and raised more than $45,000. Thank you to all who supported prizes and this important event! Plan on gathering a good fun with foursom for next year’s event at the friends. beginning of June.

Northwoods Golf Getaway Thanks go to the corporate sponsors of the 2013 fundraising event at the Red Crown Lodge: Hammes Company, Park Towne Realty, Children’s Dental Center of Madison, and the EHS Endowment Investment Committee; and to the product sponsors: Buchholz Planning Corporation, Lands’ End, Seville Gear and TaylorMade.

2012-2013 EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Information on Board members is available at the EHS website, edgewoodhs.org Ave M. Bie Quarles & Brady, LLP Managing Partner Current Parent & Parent of Alumnus

Londa J. Dewey, Chair The QTI Group President Parent of Alumni

Michael A. “Mick” Casey Frank Liquor Company Chief Financial Officer Parent of Alumnae

Gerald W. “Jay” Everard US Bank VP, Trust Officer/ Wealth Management Advisor Parent of Alumni

Paul M. Cuta ’83 Engberg Anderson, Inc. Partner/Architect Current Parent & Parent of Alumna Joseph A. Daniels ’68 Joe Daniels Construction Co., Inc. President Parent of Alumni

Coleen M. Brady Flad ’68 Parent of Alumni

Maggie Hopkins, OP Edgewood College Assistant VP – Mission & Ministry Mark E. Lefebvre UW Foundation VP – Health & Life Sciences Paula A. McKenzie St. Mary’s Hospital Director of Pastoral Care Sinsinawa Dominican Associate Kevin P. Mullane Buchholz Planning Corporation President/Insurance Sales Parent of Alumni

David A. Hackworthy ’80 Baird HGMR Investment Management Katherine Michalski Rist, ’98 Managing Director/Portfolio Manager Foley & Lardner, LLP Associate Current Parent & Parent of Alumni

Michael G. Elliott Edgewood High School President Parent of Alumnae David L. Stein, Vice Chair Associated Bank Director, Retail Banking Current Parent & Parent of Alumna Thomas A. Walker ’75 Mid-West Family Broadcasting President Current Parent & Parent of Alumni Counsel to the Board Timothy C. Sweeney ’66 Sweeney & Sweeney, S.C. Parent of Alumni