Crusader Chronicles 2024-25

CRUSADERCHRONICLESA PUBLICATION OF THE CATHOLIC MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS 24-25 SCHOOL YEARBREAKING GROUND, RISINGTOGETHER.Members of the Steering Committee break ground on the Sullivan Campus renovation project that has been years in the making. Pg. 18 ®

2 Vision Becomes RealityPhase one renovations of Catholic Memorial’s Sullivan Campus near completion as the new turf fields have been installed and are accessible for game play! Work on the pavilion building remains underway throughout the summer. Read more about the project on page 18.Photo by Tony Meister

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4 A Time to DanceCatholic Memorial students dance during the winter musical production of Footloose in February. The production was nominated for four Jerry Awards by the Wisconsin’s High School Musical Awards program.Photo by Mark Frohna

Upcoming Events 6Letter from the President 7Class of 2025 Highlights 8School Happenings 10Awards and Recognitions 14Fine Arts Feature 16Sullivan Campus Updates 18Legacy Awards 20Alumni Spotlights 22Development Events 26Faculty & Staff Update 28CMH Sweethearts 30Alumni Notes 32In Memoriam 34Our MissionAt Catholic Memorial High School, we educatestudents as individuals, intellectually and spiritually. We guide students to work to their highest, God-given potential. We prepare them for post secondary education and to become leaders who serve the Church and the world.ContributorsDonna BembenekPresidentKrissy Hartung '02Marketing & Communications AssociateJulio RazoData AnalystKatie Warns Riesch '98Alumni Relations & Internship CoordinatorSpencer Smith Vice President of Advancement and OperationsDesignHeather HartkeDigital & Graphic Design AssociateThe Crusader Chronicles is published by Catholic Memorial High School for alumni, alumni parents, and friends 221816

6 Please join the Crusader Community at the following events throughout the 2025-26 school year!HOMECOMING TAILGATE & FOOTBALL GAME Carroll PavilionFriday, October 3OPEN HOUSECatholic Memorial High SchoolSunday, October 12WISCONSIN VS. MARQUETTE BASKETBALL WATCH PARTY Raised Grain, Waukesha WISaturday, December 6CMH CARD PARTY Catholic Memorial High SchoolFriday, April 17ONE DAY IN MAYCatholic Memorial High SchoolWednesday, May 6CRUSADER GOLF OUTINGMonday, June 15ANNUAL CRUSADER AUCTION Catholic Memorial High SchoolSaturday, February 21CMH WINTER MUSICAL: BRIGADOONCatholic Memorial High SchoolFeb.27- March 1 & March 6-8ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTCatholic Memorial High SchoolSaturday, December 27CELEBRATING LIVES OF SERVICE MASS & LUNCHEONCatholic Memorial High SchoolFriday, May 8BACCALAUREATE MASS & COMMENCEMENTCatholic Memorial High SchoolFriday, May 22NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION NIGHT Catholic Memorial High SchoolMonday, February 2HOMECOMING WEEKCatholic Memorial High SchoolSeptember 29 - October 3ATHLETIC HALL OF FAMEINDUCTION CEREMONYCatholic Memorial High SchoolFriday, October 3

72024-2025 CMH BOARD OF DIRECTORSDan Plas – Board ChairZach Berghouse ’03 - TreasurerBill Goggins - SecretaryVery Rev. John LoCocoScott FiducciDr. Chris Fox ’88TJ GoedheerMichelle GrossLisa HenkMonica Hocum ’85Henry KoltzJeff Krause ’03Kathy LangTony Mallinger ’92Tom McInerny ’03Tammie MillerMichael Sarner ’91Dr. Suzanne SchmidtAnnie Staebler ’99Rev. Mathew WidderBruce VarickAssociate Superintendent Archdiocese of Milwaukee2024-2025 ADMINISTRATIONDonna Bembenek, PresidentBonnie Scholz, PrincipalLaura Anderson, Dean of StudentsMatt Bergan ’02, Director of AthleticsMichael Bichanich ’02, Director of Campus MinistryDan DeMerit, General Manager of AthleticsSusan Hornung, Director of DevelopmentDawn Keller, Chief Financial OfficerJeffery Mazurczak, Director of Strategic GivingFr. Mark Obeten, ChaplinDan Sivilotti, Director of FacilitiesSpencer Smith, Vice President of Advancement & OperationsHello Crusader Alumni & Friends,As we close another remarkable year at Catholic Memorial High School, I am honored to reflect on the achievements that continue to define our community and pave the way for a bright future.First and foremost, congratulations to the Class of 2025! This exceptional group of students has embodied our mission of academic excellence, service, and leadership. The Class of 2025 achieved extraordinary success earning more than $17.9 million in college scholarships, boasting an average GPA of 3.6, with 10 students receiving full-tuition scholarships. Additionally, 46 students in this year’s graduating class are International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Career-Related Program Candidates, a testament to their dedication to academic rigor and global-minded learning. Lastly, 14% of the graduating class will compete in collegiate athletics, more than double the national average.Our commitment to academic excellence remains unwavering. We were proud to receive outstanding feedback from International Baccalaureate Accreditation assessors this year, further affirming our strength as an International Baccalaureate World School. As interest in our advanced academic offerings grows, so does our dedication to preparing students for a meaningful future. That preparation extends beyond the classroom. We continue to expand our Internship Program, most recently with a new career pathway in residential building trades. Through a partnership with the Home Building Trades Foundation, students now have hands-on opportunities to explore careers in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and more, broadening their horizons and preparing them for life beyond CMH.Dedication to the student experience remains paramount as we move forward. This can be seen in so many tangible ways over the last school year. Most notably, the major renovation plan at Sullivan Campus that broke ground in the Fall of 2024 and will see a completion of phase one in the Fall of 2025. The state-of-the-art turf fields are already being used, and we are so excited for our students and community to enjoy this dedicated space. Many more updates on this project can be seen throughout this publication. Additionally, several other improvements have been made including new bleachers and paint in the InPro Athletic Center, updates to the theatre, and classroom renovations including new desks and chairs to eight classrooms this summer as a part of a 3-5 year plan to update 25 rooms.Word has spread about the positive momentum at Catholic Memorial resulting in increased interest in our school. I am proud to say that our total enrollment and freshman class enrollment will be the largest at CMH in 13 years. This is a testament to the hard work and support of our faculty, staff, board of directors, volunteers, families and so many more.As we celebrate the accomplishments of the 2024-2025 school year and we look ahead to building on this growth. This coming school year, we will launch a new three-year strategic plan – a bold and forward-looking roadmap that builds upon the momentum we have cultivated. None of this is possible without you, our alumni, alumni parents, current parents, and supporters. Your unwavering belief in our mission and investment in our students continue to elevate Catholic Memorial to new heights. Thank you for walking with us as we rise.Our Lady of Memorial, pray for us!Donna Bembenek

8 3,402Hours of service completed by the senior class in 24-25 school yearAverage Class GPA3.653Students achieved honor roll recognition every semester by earning a 3.5 GPA or higher46 Combined IB diploma candidates and IB career related candidates19Students committed to competing in collegiate athletics, more than double the national average $17.9Million collectively earned in scholarship offersBY THE NUMBERS On May 23, 2025 the Crusader alumni community welcomed its newest members as the Class of 2025 crossed the stage in the InPro Athletic Center as graduates. This year’s graduates continued Catholic Memorial’s legacy and commitment to excellence with a class average GPA of 3.6, 6 IB diploma candidates and 40 IB Career related candidates. Over their four years at CMH, the Class of 2025 boasted six state championships, memorable theater performances and a dedication to campus ministry and service. Catholic Memorial is proud of everything accomplished by the Class of 2025 and can’t wait to see what the future holds for each one of them.2025 Valedictorian & SalutatorianThe valedictorian of the Class of 2025 is Isabella Stevens. Isabella achieved a grade point average of 4.6992 through seven semesters at Catholic Memorial. Isabella will attend the University of Notre Dame in the fall where she plans to study Neuroscience on a Pre-Med Track.The salutatorian is Ellana Brown. Ellana achieved a grade point average of 4.6408 through seven semesters at Catholic Memorial and will attend the Northern Kentucky University in the fall where she plans to major in Biological Sciences on a Pre-Med Track and compete on the swim team.Class of 2025Class of 2025 valedictorian, Isabella Stevens (left), & salutatorian, Ellana Brown (right).

9Augustana University Marvanous Butler-BrownBradley University Adeline GoedheerCarroll University Quincy BeyMartin KernHugo Martinez EstradaAlexander ThomasCharlotte YourellAryssa HartmannCarthage College Liliana RyanColorado School of MinesSydney PendowskiDePaul University Xavier FoltyniewiczDrake University Dylan LampeEast Tennessee State UniversityEmilija LukicEastern Illinois University Analena PetersonEdgewood University Norah CarneyGrand Canyon University Eva BelmontesHamline University Lucas MorkIndiana University Henry DurstMadelyn WeissIowa State University Owen DiedrichWilliam SnyderIowa Western Community CollegeMartell HarrisDelmario MitchellLakeland University Lakeland Patrick ReillyLoyola University-Chicago Megan AndersonMarquette University Gabriel GerasmoJersey JohnsonCaroline LeRoyMarylin LowdenSimonett MartinezMary McCafferyMaryGrace SchlifskeKennedie SkarlupkaMichelle TontisLevi WaltersDavid WojcinskiAdela JohnsonMolly ProsenMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeJonah PokornyMount Mary University Bridgette DuBoisNorth Dakota State CollegeLogan CarltonNorthern Kentucky University Ellana BrownMichael FiducciNorthwestern University Eilah OhnmachtPenn State University Siyuan (Veronica) ZhaoRochester Institute of TechnologyEli MaresSaint Louis University Emary Boyce-SuwanabolEric GehlKasey GhaliDillon WaldvogelCal WeberSt. Bonaventure University Brady HuettlSt. Norbert College Jeannette Jaramillo CortezKathryn SchalkSt. Olaf University Hallie KoltzUniversity of Dubuque Gianluca MarcheseBenjamin WalterUniversity of Florida Elijah SmartUniversity of Indianapolis Lucia BrownUniversity of Iowa Addison FuraAlistair HolmesJiwon ParkHannah PietteUniversity of Kentucky Shannon SpencerUniversity of MinnesotaTwin CitiesRiley RieschAnnika TarwackiUniversity of Nebraska Michael RandaUniversity of Notre DameMary Grace BohneIsabella StevensOwen StrebigUniversity of Richmond Taylor DerwinUniversity of St. ThomasLuka BaumgartnerMadeline DeMaresJackson DoyleJadie GrabekDavid HansenEdward Soto ValenciaUniversity of WisconsinEau ClaireMaxton Maciosek ArentKaitlyn StyerUniversity of WisconsinGreen BayAmanda ScherrUniversity of WisconsinLa CrosseMason HildebrandCallie HolzmanDiego JaramilloAlexis KwiatkowskiAlexander McQuestionAshlyn MillsJulia RothermelKate RuppinEmilia SuzikAndrew TraegerJenna WelschUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Arianne EbelClaire GeorgeEmma LenzNorah StoehrAnjali WilliamsRebekah LomenUniversity of WisconsinMilwaukee Max BisswurmAlexia ChristiansenDavid GraffUniversity of WisconsinPlatteville James FormoloEthan GrutzaBenjamin SchloemerUniversity of WisconsinStevens PointZachary BauerJack BradwayHenry FrohnaMarek WawrzyniakowskiUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout Charles CaughillShaun KompUniversity of WisconsinWhitewater Jared BenishMiguel Guerra ContrerasMarianne HillFernando Marquina UzcateguiJoseph PlassmeyerSophia RoeViterbo University Jalynn PughWaukesha County Technical CollegeBrady AckerVictoria AlcantaraMarigold FritzJudith JaramilloFrank KellerElena Montoya-LezalaJenelle PhillippiAndrea Soto-JimenezGerardo VegaJalil MartinezWinona State University Sawyer SkocirEvan KayeGraduates from the Class of 2025 are attending the following colleges and universities in the fall.

10 The Catholic Memorial community opened its doors on October 13, 2025, to welcome hundreds of new families to its annual open house event. The positive energy could be felt throughout the building as CMH faculty, coaches, club leaders, students, and parents shared their stories and explained the amazing things the school has to offer. This event helped kick off what would become the best admissions year in more than a decade!The Catholic Memorial Internship Program continues to be a featured experience for senior students as more than 50 members of the Class of 2025 participated in a year-long internship during the 2024-2025 school year. This year, the program featured more than 40 area businesses in industries including engineering, biomedical sciences, computer science/IT, and business-related positions. To kickoff the school year and the internship program, CMH welcomed guest speakers Carol Witkowski, a retired HR Director and current career advisor, and Chris Hansen, Human Resource Manager at Fabick Cat. These speakers engaged students in discussion about navigating challenging scenarios in a professional environment. and provided valuable guidance on developing appropriate workplace skills and professional conduct.The Catholic Memorial Girls Volleyball Team captured its 10th title in school history in November. The Crusaders brought home the gold ball in dominant fashion, earning three-set sweeps over Shawano in the state semifinal and Luxemburg-Casco in the state final. The WIAA Division 2 State Championship came after the Crusaders secured the Classic 8 Conference championship during the regular season. Open House Kicks Off Strong Admissions YearInternship Program Sees Another Strong School YearGirls Volleyball Wins State TitleStudents involved in the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy visited Hadfield Elementary School to read to the 4K, 5K, and 1st grade classes. The group also organized a book donation drive before their visit to give each student five non-fiction books to take home. This is the second year that the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students have worked with Hadfield Elementary on this special project. Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Students Share Love of ReadingMore than 600 CMH students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni came together for the 11th Annual Crusader Day of Service in November. Everyone joined forces to support more than 20 nonprofits and charitable organizations locally and nationally. Projects included: packing lunches for the Street Angels, knitting hats for babies in the NICU, organizing packages for veterans, tying fleece blankets for shelters, writing cards for teens dealing with mental health issues through NAMI, preparing a Thanksgiving dinner for the community, and much more. Crusader Day of ServiceSchool Happenings

11Veterans Day Honored with Prayer ServiceNHS Hosts Christmas Toy Drive Catholic Memorial partnered with Rachel’s Challenge in the Fall to inspire students to lead with kindness, faith, hope, and inclusiveness in their interactions with others. The Rachel’s Challenge organization encourages youth throughout the country to start a “chain reaction of kindness and compassion” in honor of the inspiring story of Rachel Scott, whose examples of kindness and acceptance came to light after she became the first victim of the Columbine High School tragedy. Students left the presentation and group discussion inspired by Rachel’s story and came together to brainstorm ways they can start their own chain reaction in Rachel’s honor. From this experience, students signed a pledge to accept Rachel’s Challenge, and several students founded the Friends of Rachel club to champion the cause throughout the school year.Rachel’s Challenge Promotes Leading in KindnessStudents, faculty and staff welcomed veterans in the CMH community to join in a Veterans Day Prayer Service to celebrate and honor all veterans. Alumni parent and veteran, Gary Anderson, joined as a guest speaker, sharing his experience of serving the country in the Army and what being a veteran means to him. It was a profound service that allowed the community to pay tribute to veterans and their families for their courage, commitment, and sacrifice. The Catholic Memorial National Honor Society partnered with the Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County to host its annual Christmas Toy Drive. This initiative connects with families in need, buying gifts for 20 children during the Christmas season. NHS students organized the donations, taking time after school to shop for toys, clothes, and winter essentials.The cast and crew of the CMH Fall Play took to the stage for the production of the award-winning drama, “Radium Girls.” CMH students put on a fantastic set of shows, taking audiences on a journey back in time to 1926 for the discovery of radium, the booming industry it created, and the story of the watch dial painters who made labor history. Congratulations to the cast, crew and Director, Mr. Scherrer, for a brilliant production! Fall Play “Radium Girls” A SuccessCatholic Memorial was honored to host Archbishop Grob’s first Catholic Schools Week Mass Celebration in January. The event brought together more than 1,200 students, faculty, and staff from the area for a Mass to celebrate Catholic Schools. The Mass came just two weeks after Archbishop Grob’s installation as Archbishop of Milwaukee.Catholic Schools Week Mass Celebrates with New ArchbishopThe Christmas spirit was in the air while the Catholic Memorial Choir, Concert Band, and Jazz Band performed favorite Christmas compositions. This year’s concert included a special choir segment under the direction of Ms. Erin Foy Pann and CMH Chaplain, Fr. Mark Obeten. Fr. Mark is originally from Nigeria. To honor him, the choir decided to perform a traditional Nigerian Christmas Carol entitled, “Betelehemu.” Mr. Barry Applewhite, CMH Band Director and professional percussionist, played the African drum, and Fr. Mark joined the choir in the Baritone section for the beautiful performance. Christmas Concert

12 More than 300 middle school students from 22 private and public schools visited CMH to participate in the annual STEM Challenge. Students were divided into more 70 small groups and tasked with designing and building a wheeled device that could travel the farthest distance down a straight path while carrying a freight load. Each group was mentored by a CMH student, who taught the middle schoolers Memorial Propel, CMH’s trademarked design thinking process, to guide them to work effectively as a team and create their prototype with the materials provided. As a special highlight to the event, attendees welcomed Wendy Harris, the Regional Innovation Officer for the WI Biotech Hub, who spoke to the students about exciting careers in the STEM fields. Congratulations to the first place team from St. Gabriel, whose vehicle traveled more than 40 feet! A special thank you to our STEM Challenge Event Sponsors, Bronco, Aries Industries, Inc., Five Star Energy Services, Metal Era Inc., Prolec GE Waukesha, and Olive Promotions & Apparel LLC. for making this event possible!Charlie Frohna ’28 and Caitlin O’Reilly ’27 were selected for the Wisconsin School Music Association’s State Honors Band this spring. In this elite ensemble, Caitlin served as one of two bassoons, and Charlie served as one of ten clarinets. The ensemble will participate in an intensive summer camp and perform in Madison at the October WSMA convention.This year’s production of “Footloose the Musical” earned Jerry Award nominations for CMH seniors Lili Ryan ’25 and Henry Frohna ’25, both for Outstanding Lead Performance. Technical Director Mr. Mark Brooks was a Jerry Award recipient for Outstanding Lighting Design and Sofia Sass ’27 was a recipient of the Spirit Award.Catholic Memorial proudly hosted the annual Engineering, Design, and Development (EDD) Showcase, the culminating event of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) engineering program. Family, faculty, mentors, and judges gathered to celebrate the hard work, creativity, and innovation of our students. The evening featured formal presentations from nine student engineering teams showcasing original products to solve real-world problems that ranged from addressing parking challenges and camping safety, to improving seizure safety devices, backup camera visibility, and cellphone protection. STEM ChallengeTwo Students Selected to WSMA State Honors BandStudents Receive Jerry Awards & NominationsPLTW Showcase EventCatholic Memorial senior Brady Huettl ’25 earned back-to-back Division 1 Boys Diving State Titles with a first-place finish at the WIAA Boys Division 1 State Meet in February. Brady overcame a nearly four-point deficit in his final three dives to bring home the championship with a final score of 502.45, nearly seven points clear of the second-place finisher.Huettl Earns Back-to-Back State Diving TitlesSchool Happenings

13One Day in May - Superheroes Unite A Success!2025 Crusader of the Year - Edward Soto ValenciaLatus, Milleman Win State Doubles TournamentAnalena Peterson Wins 100M, 200M State TitleGirls Soccer Wins State ChampionshipSuperheroes across Crusader Nation really did #RiseUp for CMH on the annual day of giving, One Day in May. Together, Catholic Memorial surpassed the $125,000 One Day in May goal, with more than $155,000 raised for the Crusader Fund from 306 donors! The strength and generosity of the CMH community is truly inspiring!Edward Soto Valencia ’25 was named the Crusader of the Year at the Celebrating Lives of Service Ceremony. He was recognized by his peers, faculty, and staff for exemplifying what living the Memorial values means both in school and out in the community. There were tears and a standing ovation when his name was announced! It was a well-deserved honor for a wonderful person! A special thank you to alumni parents Jim and Michelle Gross, who established a new $2,000 scholarship to be awarded to the Crusader of the Year!Catholic Memorial’s number one doubles team, Brady Latus ’27 and Finn Milleman ’26, won all four of their matches in Madison at the WIAA State Tennis Tournament in June, including a three-set win over University School of Milwaukee, in the championship match to bring home the Division 2 Doubles State Championship. Oliver Milleman ’27 finished second overall in the Division 2 singles tournament.Analena Peterson ’25 finished first in the 100M and 200M sprints at the WIAA Division 2 State Track & Field Meet at UW-La Crosse in June. Peterson set a state record in the 200M with a time of 24.19s in the finals. The Catholic Memorial Girls Soccer team returned to the WIAA State Tournament in 2025 and finished the job, earning the program’s 15th state championship in school history with a 4-2 win over Edgewood in the championship game. The title caps a memorable year that saw the top-seeded Crusaders finish 20-1-1 on the season.Celebrating Lives of Service Ceremony & Grandparents Day LuncheonThe Catholic Memorial community was honored to host the annual Celebrating Lives of Service ceremony to honor the 29 servicemen who gave their lives in service to our country and for whom the school stands as a Living Memorial. The celebration welcomed many veterans, those active in the military, grandparents, and special guests for a day focused on the importance of service and charity. The Grandparents Day luncheon that followed allowed students to finish the afternoon by enjoying lunch, showing their grandparents around the building, visiting the Student Art Show, and sharing their favorite things about CMH.

14 Awards and RecognitionOhnmacht Earns National Merit Scholarship AwardCatholic Memorial graduating senior, Eilah Ohnmacht ’25, was announced as a 2025 National Merit Scholarship Award Winner this spring. Eliah finished in the top one percent of 1.3 million test takers across the U.S. Of that elite group of 15,000 students, she is one of only 6,870 to receive this scholarship. National Merit Scholarship Corp. (NMSC) selects students for this award who are deemed to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. According to the NMSC, these scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who reviewed a substantial amount of information submitted by both the Finalists and their high schools.“Eilah is such a deserving recipient of the National Merit Scholarship Award,” Catholic Memorial Principal, Bonnie Scholz, said. “She is a shining example of what a Crusader is at Catholic Memorial. Eliah works very hard on her academic studies, gives back to the CMH community and lives our mission and values every single day. We are so proud of this acknowledgment and look forward to seeing all that Eliah accomplishes in the future.”Eliah intends to attend Northwestern University this coming Fall where she plans to study Biology and International Studies.CMH Receives AP Computer Science Female Diversity AwardCatholic Memorial was honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award in the 2024-2025 school year. CMH was one of only 847 schools nationwide to be recognized for exceptional efforts to expand opportunities for students in the Computer Science field. The AP program established the award to acknowledge the exceptional schools that work to close the female representation gap in computer science. According to the AP program’s research, female students who take AP computer science are more likely to major in computer science in college compared to female students of similar backgrounds and academic preparation.“Catholic Memorial’s leadership in creating more access to computer science courses is helping prepare more young women for the high-paying, indemand jobs of the future,” Trevor Packer, Head of the Advanced Placement Program, said. “It is giving young women the opportunity to solve some of society’s greatest challenges.”Thanks to the dedication of faculty, administration, donors, and students, the renowned STEM program at CMH continues to grow. From the 2022-23 to 2023-24 school year, Catholic Memorial saw the population of female students enrolled in STEM classes double, and female students taking Computer Science classes quadruple.“Catholic Memorial has put a strong emphasis on investing in 21st century curriculum so our students find success in school and career. Our Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and STEM classes through our Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum open doors for students today and in careers of the future,” Donna Bembenek, CMH President, said. “The passion that our faculty and administration have for encouraging and guiding our students to achieve is second to none. That enthusiasm and momentum in the classroom is infectious; that atmosphere motivates our students to excel at CMH. We are honored to be recognized and excited about the future for all of our students and the historical achievements they can make in the STEM fields.”

15Awards and RecognitionDiedrich & Scholz Receive Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Awards Catholic Memorial Spanish Teacher, Stephanie Diedrich, and Principal, Bonnie Scholz, were honored by the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation with the 2025 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership Awards, respectively. The purpose of the Herb Kohl Principal Leadership Award is to recognize and support administrative leadership. The purpose of the Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award is to recognize and support teaching excellence and innovation in the state of Wisconsin.“The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Awards for both Stephanie and Bonnie are a testament to their unwavering commitment to Catholic Memorial High School and its students,” Donna Bembenek, CMH President, said. “These awards are so well deserved and a direct reflection of the culture of excellence that is cultivated here by leaders like Steph and Bonnie. We are so grateful for this recognition of their exceptional service and hard work.”Recipients are selected by a statewide committee of civic leaders and representatives of education-related associations and the program’s co-sponsors. The Kohl Foundation award program was established by Herb Kohl, former U.S. senator, philanthropist, and businessman. Since 1990, the foundation has awarded more than $40 million to Wisconsin educators, principals, students, and schools.“Part of Herb Kohl’s lasting legacy is his unwavering support for the profession that makes all others possible — education,” JoAnne Anton, president and CEO of Herb Kohl Philanthropies, said. “He challenged us to continue celebrating and investing in educators who shape the future. By recognizing their hard work, achievements, and service, we hope to honor their impact, elevate their contributions within their communities, and inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps.”Catholic Memorial Recognized as a Top STEM School for Eighth Consecutive YearCatholic Memorial was recognized for the eighth consecutive year as a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW (Computer Science, Biomedical Science, Engineering). Catholic Memorial is one of just 227 schools across the U.S. and one of only 32 high schools in Wisconsin to receive the honor. Even more impressive, CMH is one of only two schools in Wisconsin to earn the honor for an eighth consecutive year. The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, CMH had to meet multiple standards of criteria related to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement.Through the PLTW programs, students develop STEM knowledge and indemand, transportable skills that they will use both in school and throughout their lives, in any career path they choose. The curriculum at Catholic Memorial has exceeded the requirements for recognition by expanding STEM course offerings and opportunities for students to take their education beyond the classroom and into the real world through its senior-year internship program. Additionally, Catholic Memorial is the only private school in Wisconsin to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Program in Engineering (IBCP), which gives students the opportunity to achieve the highest honor available at the high school level for engineering curriculum.

16 Catholic Memorial’s Rising Arts Programs Amplify Triple-A VisionFine Arts FeatureAt Catholic Memorial High School, excellence has long been the standard. With a commitment to developing well-rounded students, CMH embraces its identity as a “Triple-A” institution—excelling in Academics, Athletics, and Arts. In recent years, the Arts programs have experienced a surge in participation, innovation, and recognition, reinforcing CMH’s mission to foster creativity, confidence, and community in every Crusader.“Artistic expression is vital to the formation of the whole person,” CMH Principal Bonnie Scholz, said. “The recent growth in our Arts programs reflects our school’s commitment to providing students with the space and support to explore, perform, and thrive. We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and excited for where we’re headed.”The Band: Building a New Legacy of SoundThe CMH Band Program has undergone a transformation in both scope and spirit in recent years. Under the leadership of Band Director Barry Applewhite, the program has tripled in size over the last three years—a growth fueled by renewed energy, fresh curriculum offerings, and a broadened commitment to excellence.Expanded programing now includes Honors Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, String Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, and Pep Band, providing students with a variety of musical experiences and performance opportunities throughout the school year. In addition, the school’s African Drumming Circle—open to students, faculty, and staff—brings a vibrant cultural element to the community and encourages musical exploration and collaboration.The CMH Music Department also has a renewed focus on its relationship with the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA). This year, every CMH participant received a 1 (highest) or 2 rating at the WSMA Solo & Ensemble State Festival—an extraordinary achievement. In addition, two band members were named among the top-ranked players in the state of Wisconsin – Charlie Frohna ’28 (clarinet) and Caitlin O’Reilly ’27 (bassoon).The Choir: Harmony in GrowthNow under the direction of Erin Foy Pann, the CMH Choir has doubled in size in just three years, with a curriculum designed to meet students where they are and challenge them to grow.CMH offers two choir tracks: Memorial Choir, open to students in all grades, focuses on foundational vocal skills and performance confidence; and Crusader Choir, an audition-based ensemble for sophomores through seniors, that provides advanced singers the opportunity to master more challenging repertoire and explore choral leadership.

17The choir performs throughout the school year at liturgical celebrations, community events, and school concerts—each performance a reflection of their growing talent and tight-knit spirit.The Visual Arts: Inspiring VisionThe Art Department at Catholic Memorial has also seen a reinvigoration in recent years, expanding its curriculum to reach a broader spectrum of student interests and career pathways. In addition to longstanding studio art and drawing courses, the department now offers Digital Media, graphic design, and Digital Photography courses, reflecting the evolving world of visual storytelling.Traditional techniques haven’t been left behind—printmaking has been reintroduced, allowing students to explore foundational art methods in new and engaging ways. The program’s evolution reflects CMH’s goal of preparing students for a future that blends creativity with technology.Theatre: A Spotlight on PerformanceThe excitement around CMH’s theater program continues to build, fueled by both new curricular offerings and enthusiastic student involvement in extracurricular productions. This year, Introduction to Theatre was added as a semester-long elective open to students in grades 9–12. The course introduces the fundamentals of acting, stagecraft, and the collaborative process behind every successful production.Outside the classroom, participation in the Fall Play, Winter Musical, and Spring Showcase has steadily increased, with students embracing the chance to develop their talents on stage and behind the scenes. Whether auditioning for a lead role, painting sets, or managing lighting and sound, students find a community in CMH’s theatre family.Physical Improvements: Spaces That InspireBehind every strong arts program is a space that supports creativity, and CMH has invested significantly in enhancing its physical environments to match the growing momentum of the Arts.The theatre has received a refresh, with updates including new carpeting, paint, lighting, and a modern touchscreen directory that elevates the audience experience. Thank you for Catherine Skelding and Helen Krahn for a generous donation that made these updates possible. The band room has also been transformed, featuring a new sound system, whiteboards for instruction, a dedicated music library, and refurbished private practice spaces that allow students to hone their skills in a professional setting.A dedicated choir space has also been created, giving singers a consistent environment in which to rehearse, collaborate, and prepare for performances.“These enhancements are more than cosmetic,” said Scholz. “They show our students that the arts matter, and that their creative pursuits are supported, celebrated, and essential to who we are as a school.”As Catholic Memorial continues to grow and evolve, the Fine Arts programs serve as a testament to its commitment to developing students who are not only academically prepared and athletically competitive, but also artistically enriched.“Our Triple-A vision isn’t just a tagline—it’s a roadmap,” said Scholz. “Academics, Athletics, and Arts each play a vital role in shaping our students into leaders, thinkers, and creators. The recent growth in the arts is a reflection of our dedication to excellence in every corner of campus.”“Academics, Athletics, and Arts each play a vital role in shaping our students into leaders, thinkers, and creators. The recent growth in the arts is a reflection of our dedication to excellence in every corner of campus.”- Bonnie Scholz, CMH Principal

18 After purchasing the property in the Fall of 2022, work immediately began on a plan to enhance the campus to maximize the usage and experience for Catholic Memorial students and the greater community.The purchase of the facility was made possible by the generosity of Catholic Memorial donors, including CMH alumnus and lead-donor, Tim Sullivan ’71, leading to the name rights of the property as the Sullivan Campus.The Sullivan Campus property was once made up entirely of natural grass baseball/softball fields that were often unplayable in the spring due to wet weather. A renovation plan was put in place to remove the existing facilities and add state-of-the-art turf fields that will become the home fields for the Catholic Memorial soccer, baseball, and softball teams, while still providing availability to community organizations for youth tournaments, leagues, camps, clinics and much more. Phase One of Sullivan Campus Project Breaks GroundYears of vision, work, and planning came to fruition on September 19, 2024, when Catholic Memorial hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of renovations to the Sullivan Campus facility.Catholic Memorial was joined by school leadership, board members, business leaders, alumni, parents, students, coaches and more to celebrate the historic day for CMH. The event marked a momentous step forward for the school and the future of the student experience for Crusaders.“Just as visionaries came together to build Catholic Memorial High School over 75 years ago – visionaries of today are setting the stage for CMH for the next 75 years and beyond,” Catholic Memorial President, Donna Bembenek, said at the ceremony.CMH Chaplain, Fr. Mark Obeten, opens the groundbreaking ceremony with a blessing.Tim Sullivan ’71 addresses the CMH community at the groundbreaking ceremony.Catholic Memorial student-athletes, coaches, and administration attended the Sullivan Campus groundbreaking ceremony.

19Sullivan understands what investments in Catholic Memorial and projects like the Sullivan Campus can mean for its students.“I’ve been very successful in my career, and I think it all stems from where you get your education,” Sullivan said at the groundbreaking ceremony. “It’s incumbent on us to give back and make sure the next generations coming up have the same kind of opportunity that we had to become successful.”The Sullivan Campus property was once made up entirely of natural grass baseball/softball fields that were often unplayable in the spring due to wet weather. A renovation plan was put in place to remove the existing facilities and add state-of-the-art turf fields that will become the home fields for the Catholic Memorial soccer, baseball, and softball teams, while still providing availability to community organizations for youth tournaments, leagues, camps, clinics and much more. Two years of work, led by a Steering Committee and CMH leadership, created a feasible renovation plan that provided the best use of the space for Catholic Memorial’s athletic teams and use for community organizations. It was a team effort of countless CMH community members to make the renovations possible.“Our community can be very proud,” Bembenek said. “These improvements that we celebrate are due to the collective effort of our community coming together to make these improvements a reality. This campus will make our school stronger and demonstrate Crusader Pride within the broad community.” Phase One Nears CompletionSite work quickly began at Sullivan Campus in the Fall of 2024 and continues through the summer of 2025. Phase one renovations included demolition of the existing facility, storm water management, groundwork, laying stateof-the-art AstroTurf, new netting, fencing and a new pavilion building. The updated space will include three turf fields to be used for baseball, softball, soccer, and other multi-purpose uses. After construction crews worked tirelessly through the winter to prepare the site, the turf fields were laid in the Spring of 2025 and were available for use beginning in June. Fittingly, Catholic Memorial teams were the first to break in the new fields. The Jr. Crusaders baseball team held the first game on the new turf baseball field at Sullivan Campus and the CMH girls soccer team held practice at Sullivan Campus soccer field the day before the WIAA State Semifinal game. “The renovations at Sullivan Campus are a game-changer for Catholic Memorial,” Catholic Memorial Athletic Director, Matt Bergan ’02, said. “It gives our student-athletes the tools and environment they need to train, compete, and rise to their full potential. Teams that have never had a home before now have a home field advantage.”The campus is now open for a variety of community events including youth baseball and softball leagues and tournaments, showcases, and the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Academy.Work continues at Sullivan Campus to complete the pavilion building in early Fall of 2025 to complete phase one of the project. Planning will then begin for phase two of the renovation project that will include items like paved walking pathways, a press box building for the soccer field, and other infrastructure to take the campus from functional to top of the line. CMH will rely on the support of its community and donors to make phase two a reality as quickly as possible.“Our Catholic Memorial community is energized by the transformation taking place,” Bembenek said. “It represents our shared vision for the future. This new facility is more than just an upgrade; it’s a vital investment in our mission, our students, and the legacy of excellence we continue to build together.” With the renovated Sullivan Campus now accessible to the community, opportunities are available. Businesses, organizations, leagues, and teams have the opportunity to rent field space, and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are offered. If you would like more information on rental space or sponsorship opportunities, contact Donna Bembenek, President, at [email protected] or 262-542-7101 ext. 501. “Our Catholic Memorial community is energized by the transformation taking place. It represents our shared vision for the future.” - Donna Bembenek, CMH PresidentDemolition of the existing facility began quickly after breaking ground in the fall.Astroturf softball (right), soccer (center), and baseball (left) fields were installed this spring.Jr. Crusaders baseball played the first game on the new turf baseball field this spring.

The Caritas Service Legacy Award is given to an alumnus/a who has exemplified the Catholic Memorial motto of “Charity in All Things” in his/her personal and professional life. In addition, he/she has demonstrated outstanding service to Catholic Memorial High School and the greater community through participation in alumni programs, committee membership, volunteer leadership positions, efforts to ensure the success of CMH, and involvement in various religious, civic, charitable, and social causes. They have reached a level of excellence in his/her career, including professional achievement, distinguished leadership, and service to the profession and wider community. The Distinguished Young Alumni Legacy Award is given to an alumnus/a who has reached a level of professional and/or personal achievement by the age of 40 years old or younger and demonstrated service to the Catholic Memorial High School community. The recipient has also exemplified the Catholic Memorial mission in his/her personal and professional life. These beloved members of the CMH community truly exemplify what is means to strive for excellence and live out the Memorial Way values personally and professionally.The 2025 Caritas Service Legacy Award - John Paul Marchan ’98John Paul has routinely demonstrated a commitment to service, embodying CMH’s motto, Caritas in Omnibus—Charity in all things. As a student, he was actively involved in a variety of sports and activities. Perhaps his most profound impact began with a single conversation. After meeting Michael, a man experiencing homelessness, John Paul co-founded Operation Michael, CMH’s homelessness awareness club. Through this initiative, he inspired students to engage with the community, culminating in Box Night—an overnight experience where students spend the night outside to better understand homelessness. Today, John Paul remains involved in Operation Michael, returning to speak to students as they continue this powerful tradition that has been carried on by hundreds of students for more than 25 years. “John’s commitment to service has been inspired by his family, friends, and the CMH community. He gets up every day to fight for justice because it’s the right thing to do,” Nate Gray ’98, Founding Member of Operation Michael, said.After graduating from Catholic Memorial, John Paul’s dedication to service never wavered. As an established attorney, he has selflessly given his time and expertise to support CMH’s mission. From 2018 to 2024, he served on the Catholic Memorial Board of Directors and continues to shape the school’s future through the Human Resources Committee. He also mentors CMH’s newly formed Mock Trial club, inspiring the next generation of leaders. His willingness to step up and give back was never more obvious than during the COVID-19 pandemic. John Paul generously donated countless hours of legal guidance, helping craft a plan for CMH’s safe return to in-person learning. His efforts ensured that students could continue their education, experiencing firsthand the mentorship and community that define Catholic Memorial. “John Paul embodies the spirit of dedication to Catholic education and service.” Dan Plas, CMH Board Chair said.John Paul’s unwavering commitment extends beyond CMH, as he gives back to his parish and local organizations, always answering the call to serve those in need. His humble nature and tireless dedication make him a true inspiration—a shining example of what it means to live a life of service.“Being nominated for the Caritas Service Award is one of my greatest honors,” John Paul said. “Caritas in Omnibus is more than a simple saying. It’s to make every effort to show charity in all things, at all times. It’s a way of life that encourages simple acts of kindness that, when shared with others, leave them feeling empowered. It’s giving guidance to those who need it in a way that’s helpful and never discouraging. Charity is a smile, even in the most difficult circumstances. Charity is love.”Distinguished Young Alumni - Dr. Christopher Baggott ’04 Dr. Baggott has reached a level of excellence in his career that rivals those in his field decades older. His impressive resume listing begins with earning the top-class rank and the coveted Valedictorian title for the Catholic Memorial class of 2004. Chris continued to excel in his academic ambitions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Science in three years, graduating on the Dean’s List and with Distinction. He then entered Medical School earning his Doctorate of Medicine in three years with the honor as a Medical Scholar. He then pursued a path for neurosurgery, becoming a neurosurgery Resident in 2010, a neurosurgeon in 2017 and Associate Medical Director for Stroke in 2021. The extensive list of awards includes the 2010 Mark Gichert Memorial Award for Outstanding Medical Student in Neurosurgery, 2011 Patient and Family Centered Care Award, the Class of 2013 and 2014 Outstanding Neurosurgery Resident Award, and the 2014 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Housestaff Inductee. In addition to the honors Christopher has earned, he has numerous publications, memberships, renowned lectures, and presentations. Dr. Baggott has dedicated his career to helping others with his gifts in the medical field, but equally as impressive is his character and dedication to family, friends, and especially CMH. Marchan ’98, Baggott ’04 Legacy Award RecipientsThe Legacy Awards are presented to CMH alumni and community members who live the Catholic Memorial mission personally and professionally.2025 Legacy Award Recognition

“What is even more impressive than what Chris has accomplished in his career is how he’s given back to Memorial,” Tom McInerny ’04, CMH Board Member, said. “He has consistently sponsored the Crusader Golf Outing, shows up and lives out the Memorial Way.”His willingness to help guide others in the medical profession, giving of his time and talents is a testament to his drive to always give back. He has continued to be a proud CMH alum and show his support of Catholic Memorial, attending the Annual Golf Outing each year and even supporting as a major sponsor for the event. He continues to showcase the Catholic Memorial values in his professional and personal life. “I accept this award with the humility of a small twig being honored by the roots and trunk of the great tree from which it is grown – a CMH education, which was begotten from a generations-old community guided by shared Catholic values,” Chris said. “It provides the very best foundation from which students can grow into, what some might call, distinguished young alumni. As for me, I’m just proud to call myself a Crusader.”John Paul Marchan and Dr. Christopher Baggott were honored at the 44th Annual Crusader Auction in February 2025. They accepted their award in front of an audience of more than 350 guests.2025 Legacy Award Recognition

22 New Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll (left) and John Spytek ’99 (right) at their team introduction.John Spytek ’99The Catholic Memorial community was thrilled to learn the news in late January 2025 that CMH alumnus, John Spytek ’99, had been named the General Manager of the Las Vegas Raiders football franchise.Spytek is no stranger to the professional ranks as he enters his 23rd year in the NFL. John has spent the last nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, serving as the Assistant General Manager (2023-2024), Vice President of Player Personnel (2021-2022), and Director of Player Personnel (2016-20).The decision to bring John to the Raiders was based on his extensive track record of success, bringing impactful players to each program he was a part of. During his time with the Buccaneers since 2016, Tampa Bay secured five playoff appearances, six playoff victories, four NFC South division titles, and a Super Bowl championship. During his time in Tampa Bay, Spytek helped draft four players who earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors, and five players selected to a combined nine Pro Bowls and three AP All-Pro selections. He was also integral in the signings of key free agents including Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Baker Mayfield.Prior to his time in Tampa Bay, Spytek spent three seasons with the Denver Broncos, working as Southwest area scout in 2013 and as a national scout from 2014-15. During his tenure with the Broncos, the team set an NFL record with 37 regular-season and 42 overall wins, culminating in a Super Bowl victory.Before joining the Broncos, Spytek spent three seasons from 2010 through 2012 as the Cleveland Browns’ Director of College Scouting and five seasons from 2005 through 2009 with the Philadelphia Eagles where he worked his way up the ranks from intern to college scouting assistant, and finally college/pro scout. His very first job in the NFL was as an operations intern with the Detroit Lions in 2004.His love of football began well before his first internship. Growing up in Wisconsin, he was a football fan and played in his childhood years. His passion for the game only grew at Catholic Memorial, where he excelled surrounded by a tradition rooted in hard work, dedication, and excellence. He was a part of CMH’s 1996 Football State Championship team, was named to First Team All-State, First Team All-Area, First Team All-County, First Team AllClassic 8, and much more. He was also a key contributor to help the Crusaders earn multiple Conference Championships during his four years. He played for the University of Michigan from 1999-2002, earning a bachelor’s degree in general studies and a master’s in sports management.What is even more impressive than his long list of professional accomplishments is his dedication to his family, friends, and service to others. John and his wife, Kristen, are the proud parents of sons Jack and Thomas. They are also the co-founders of the National CMV Foundation, an organization they established to honor the memory of their daughter Evelyn, who passed away from CMV in 2014. The organization has helped save countless lives through its efforts to increase CMV awareness, prevention, and legislation efforts to drive behavior change. John has also continued to stay connected to his CMH family, especially his football coaches and teammates. He recently welcomed CMH’s Coach Young and Athletic Director, Matt Bergan ’02, to the Las Vegas Raider facility in late May to visit the professional facility, learn more about their process and procedures with their athletes, and catch up. The trip meant the world to them both.“To be able to witness my former player leading an NFL organization was truly humbling. It was always a dream for him to lead a team and to see all his hard work pay off is incredible,” Coach Young said. “It was a trip of a lifetime to able to spend three days at the Raiders facility, meeting with their coaches and staff. John and Coach Carroll made sure it was a great visit. It was a trip that I will remember forever.”Alumni Career Spotlight

23After their visit, we caught up with John to ask him a few questions about his first NFL Draft in his new GM role and his experience in the first few months with the Raiders. 1. When did you begin to think about working in a front office role in football and what about it was compelling to you? Once I realized the level of athlete I was competing with and against at Michigan I had a sense that I was not good enough to play in the NFL but I wanted to stay in the game of football. It’s my absolute passion and I was determined to chase a passion in life. So, becoming a scout/working in front office became the goal. 2. What skills do you think are most important to being successful as an executive in the NFL and in your role as GM?Most important things are communication, problem solving, work ethic and being good teammate/unselfish. To the last point, one of my favorite quotes is “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Most great things in life are not individual accomplishments so the ability to work hard and selflessly with others is paramount.3. What are you most excited about in your new GM role?The opportunity to work with and next to Pete Carroll [newly hired Raiders head coach] is such a special opportunity. And to have this chance to build our program together and be a part of Raider Nation is a dream come true.4. How has the transition to Las Vegas gone so far?The transition to Vegas is ongoing but once my family joins me in Vegas, we get moved into our new home and football season begins I’ll start to settle in. It’s exciting though. It’s such a cool and unique city and the people are just waiting for the Raiders to be a playoff team again.5. How was your first draft experience in your new GM role?Our first draft was a dream come true for me. It’s a dream that I pictured, worked hard and chased for years, always believing that I’d get there one day.6. After a few months on the job in Las Vegas, has there been anything unexpected about the role that you have experienced?Because of my 22 years of experience and the mentors I’ve had in those years, I felt very prepared for the challenges that come with my new position. I don’t think you’re ever totally ready for everything a job like this will throw at you, but I knew I was prepared to have to work as part of a team and solve any problems accordingly. 7. What was your favorite thing about growing up in Wisconsin and attending Catholic Memorial?The people. I’ve had a chance to live in 6 different states since graduating from CMH and I still have not been around better people. 8. Who was your most influential teacher at CMH?Coach Young and his Weight Flex class!!! Toughened and strengthened me up. I enjoyed all my teachers at CMH. I’ve said many times, I would not be where I am in life had I not attended CMH and learned from all the people there.9. Do you still keep in touch with any former teammates or coaches from your time at CMH?I’m regularly in touch with Coach Young along with Paul Lammers, Tim Murphy, Brad Hampton, Kevin Moore and Tony Caruso. Those guys have been so supportive of my career. They’ve made many trips to Philadelphia, Cleveland, Denver and Tampa to support me. I’m expecting to see them soon in Vegas too for a game!10. What values did you learn at CMH that you think were most helpful to you in your career path?I think the most important things I learned at CMH was to be a kind and humble person. There are many things in life that we cannot control, but treating people the right way and being grateful for what you have will take you far.11. What advice would you give to your high school self?‘Let it Rip’. I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older that it’s natural to have fears and that courage is actually the acknowledgment of those fears, but going for it anyways. Chase your dreams, do the hard things, put yourself in uncomfortable situations. You may fail if you let it rip, but you’ll learn that you will be ok. Pick yourself up and keep going. That’s where growth comes from. That’s where confidence comes from.Coach Young and Spytek at the Las Vegas Raiders’ facility this summer.

24 Alumni SpotlightsFor CMH alumna, Christine Bruno ’07, the draw to triathlons and competitive racing never felt like a conscious choice – it came naturally. Growing up, her early memories included both of her parents competing in endurance sports. This instilled confidence and competitive spirit at an early age.“It was always something my parents said we could do, and they always encouraged us to participate in sports,” Bruno said. “It was never a question of if we could do it. It was just a part of our story.” Her competitive spirit was cultivated at Catholic Memorial where she participated on the soccer team and was named the captain of the statechampionship-qualifying swim team. Along with athletic success came academic achievement. It was the combination of accomplishments in the field of play and the classroom that led to her next stop at St. Olaf College in Minnesota.“I think St. Olaf was the perfect place for me. It’s a difficult school to get into and I excelled there because of the International Baccalaureate (IB) classes I took at Catholic Memorial,” Bruno said. “I was accepted into St. Olaf because I was prepared for the academic rigor the school is known for, and they were confident I would be successful academically and have the ability to swim collegiately.” Bruno felt right at home swimming with the Oles.“The team reminded me of my time at CMH,” she said. “It was a close-knit community that supported one another.”After finishing her career at St. Olaf, Bruno continued her education at Marquette University, where she was admitted into the Dental School. She completed her studies in 2021, graduating as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. All along the way, she continued her training and began competing in Ironmanqualifying races. During these competitions, Bruno discovered a network of friends that encouraged her to keep going.“Competing in races around the world is our way of meeting up and staying connected,” Christine said. In 2024, Bruno competed in the Ironman 70.3 Oceanside (also known as a Half Ironman) in San Diego and finished fifth in her division. The result was good enough to qualify her for the Ironman World Championship being held in Nice, France, later that year. The opportunity was too good to pass up.“The race was going to be an all-female race, and part of the biking would be in the French Alps where the Tour De France races,” she said. “I couldn’t turn that opportunity down.”Bruno continued to train in preparation for the competition of her life. Once in France, Bruno was faced with adversity before the race even began.“I couldn’t sleep the entire night before,” she said. “It wasn’t ideal and at one point I just accepted it and got ready for the race.”After arriving at the competition, Bruno realized that her wetsuit had completely ripped down her leg. But the Ironman community and her network of friends were there to help her through it.“It was the racers that surrounded me that calmed me down and told me to swim with my wetsuit on and that it would still help me,” Christine said. “It was amazing to feel that support and my fellow racers cheering me on that gave me the adrenaline I needed.” Despite the early obstacles, Bruno was able to take some moments to realize how amazing the opportunity was for her.“Biking in the French Alps was amazing. It’s the beauty and the sites that you get to experience during these amazing races that helps propel you forward and push through toughest parts.”By the competition’s end, Bruno made her mark finishing 31st in her age group and 212th overall out of more than 1,100 finishers. On top of that, she set a marathon PR by 15 minutes.She took that success to propel herself forward, winning the Pleasant Prairie Olympic Distance Triathlon in July of 2025, followed by the Ironman Lake Placid, where she dropped 75 minutes from her Nice time, placing second in her age group and qualifying her for the Boston Marathon and the 2025 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii this October.During the hours spent training and competing, Bruno mentioned finding herself reflecting on the experiences and people that allowed her to get to this point, beginning with her family and the CMH community.“While you’re racing, you have a lot of time to think about the choices and decisions that got you to where you are,” she said. “I know that each place has gotten me to the next, starting with attending CMH. The level of competition and support at CMH gave me the opportunity to be accepted at St. Olaf and that rigorous school gave me the opportunity to go to Marquette Dental School. And each of those experiences within those supportive communities fostered my confidence to compete.” Christine Bruno ’07

25Geis Building Products was incorporated in 1955, serving the greater Milwaukee area for the past 70 years selling and installing garage doors and shelving systems. Proudly, Geis Building Products is a family-owned company. In1958 the great grandparents of CMH’s Dunlap family bought the company - beginning a multi-generation family legacy that continues to this day.Legacy, tradition, strong family values, and commitment to community are qualities Geis Building Products represent in their business model, instills in their employees, with the Dunlap family leading by example. It is no surprise that this legacy, tradition, and community focus align so well with the Catholic Memorial values. The Dunlap family is in their fourth generation of leadership at Geis, while also having two generations of alumni that have attended Catholic Memorial High School. Current owner, Marcy (Hinkes) Dunlap ’76 and husband Jim ’74 are CMH alumni. Following in their parents’ footsteps as both attended CMH and maintain ownership of the company are Sam Dunlap ’08 and Claire (Dunlap) Kelly ’04. CMH reached out to Sam Dunlap, asking him to share the company history, family history and ties to CMH.1. What is the history of your business?Don and Cecil Kalton (my great grandparents) purchased the company in 1958. When Geis first started, we were a door manufacturer. Manufacturing continued into the second generation and was eventually phased out. Now we are one of the largest full-service door companies in the Milwaukee area. We provide garage doors, openers, and shelving systems for Home Builders, remodelers, homeowners, General Contractors, businesses and do-ityourselfers. 2. Your family has strong connections to CMH, what do you think are the main values that your company’s mission and legacy have in common with the CMH core values ?At our core we share a lot of the same values as CMH – at Geis we always strive to provide good quality name brand products and great services, at fair pricing. Creating a family business working environment and culture is something Geis intentionally works toward. Employees appreciate Geis’ structure, that those in charge are all family members – and the leadership focuses on treating everyone like family. We try to have it be a personal company, and I have an open-door policy for feedback and ideas or anything the employees need.3. What does it mean to you to continue the legacy and tradition of your business over the generations that the business has been passed down through? Carrying on the legacy of Geis building products is of great importance. This is a company that, when my great grandparents purchased it, was being run out of a garage. We have grown to be one of the largest garage door suppliers in the Milwaukee area. It means a lot to us that we have been able to sustainably grow, and still keep the business in the family. Being a fourth-generation owner is something that I am very proud of.4. Your company has been a CMH internship partner, why do you think that was an important partnership for your business to participate in? How have your CMH interns positively impacted Geis?We became CMH internship partners starting during the 2021 school year. This was at a somewhat difficult time in our industry, with the pandemic happening. We were dealing with major supply chain issues, and labor was complicated by the COVID protocols. We decided to try an intern, putting them in charge of a few of our builders. The student became responsible for the ordering, scheduling, and invoicing of products for these different home builders. Not only did this lighten the load of other team members, but has also given us insight into how we can improve. Students have assisted us in implementing new technologies that our crews use in the field. They have also assisted in some of the more mundane duties i.e. filing.Having interns gives us faith in the future generation. They can adapt to a fastpaced service industry. For example, there may be an underground parking garage or hospital garage door that needs immediate service, with people fast on their feet. The next generation does have critical thinking ability for that and quick decision making. Geis loves being able to give back to CMH. My mom, dad, myself, and my 4 siblings are all alumni. The internship program is a great way to support the school, and not just monetarily.5. What do you think are the most important lessons that you and your family members learned at CMH that have led to your success over the years?I learned to work as a team, and with others who don’t always think the same way. Whether it was as a member of a sports team, being a cast member in a musical, or working on group projects in class.I also learned to be able to depend on others to perform their tasks, and to trust that they are following through to completion. Being a critical thinker and being able to adapt to different situations on a day-to-day basis. Not being afraid to ask questions is also very important.6. What is your favorite aspect of running the family business and what are you most excited for in the future? Working with Home Builders, and their customers, is my favorite part of running the family business. Helping them choose the garage doors and accessories that will be best for their homes.The connections that I have made over the last number of years is truly something that I think is special. I am excited to continue working with our current clientele, but always looking for ways to grow.Marcy (Hinkes) Dunlap ’76 and Jim Dunlap ’74 Left to right: Marcy Dunlap, Sam Dunlap, Claire Kelley, and Gregg Muenchow

26 The 44th Annual Crusader Auction, held on February 15, 2025, was a spectacular night of celebration and support. Hundreds of members of the CMH community came together for Catholic Memorial’s “All You Need is Love” Auction. The InPro Athletic Center was taken back in time with the grooviest 1960s accents to create the perfect backdrop to highlight everyone’s hip outfits at this out-of-sight event. The night began with music from the CMH Band that set the perfect tone, getting everyone in the mood for some friendly competition, playing games and bidding on the silent auction items. The night continued with fabulous food and entertainment from the emcee, alumni parent and current grandparent Regge Krueger, followed by an exciting live auction. The true culmination of the evening was honoring the 2025 Legacy Award recipients, John Paul Marchan ’98 and Dr. Christopher Baggott ’04. As they graciously accepted their awards they spoke to the heart of the school and why we are all blessed to be a part of the CMH community.The live auction and paddle raise portion was a moving display of support that resulted in achieving the night’s goal to support the Crusader Fund. The event was a tremendous success thanks to the donors, volunteers, sponsors, attendees, and supporters! Save the date for our 45th Annual Crusader Auction on February 21, 2026. Development EventsCMH Community Enjoys “All You Need is Love”

27Alumni, alumni parents, current parents, and friends came together at The Legend at Brandybrook on June 13, 2025 in celebration and support of Crusader athletics. Golfers weathered some wind and rain early on to ultimately enjoy beautiful day on the course as they participated in challenging hole contests and enjoyed camaraderie with the Crusader community. The friendly competition kept everyone engaged with awards for longest putt, longest drive, overall foursome winners and more that were announced back at the clubhouse. Congratulations to this year’s winning foursome of Jacob Reynolds, Ryan Reynolds, Timothy Reynolds and Steve Kohl.The entire group came together to relax and celebrate another impressive day on the greens with a 19th hole happy hour, silent auction, dinner and presentation highlighted by CMH graduating senior, Lucia Brown ’25 and Boys Soccer Coach John Bisswurm. Moving speeches by both Brown, and Coach Bisswurm, compelled the room to donate nearly $60,000 towards necessary items for CMH’s newly renovated Sullivan Campus and new home for CMH soccer. Items purchased with the donated funds include bleachers, custom corner flags and nets for the soccer field and state-of-the-art customized team shelters for the soccer teams. The shelters will feature jersey silhouettes that honor the lives of former CMH soccer players, Mikey Riesch ’05 and Joe Kinateder ’00.The day was a wonderful display of Crusader athletics and the Catholic Memorial mission. Mark your calendars for next year’s golf outing on Monday, June 21!2025 Crusader Golf Outing a Great Success

28 Catholic Memorial would not be the community it is and achieve the excellence we expect without the dedication and passion of its faculty and staff. The following faculty and staff members celebrated their milestone anniversaries this year. We are grateful for their commitment and dedication to the mission and values of Catholic Memorial.CELEBRATED MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES BILL YOUNGPhy. Ed Teacher& Coach50 YEARSMICHAELBICHANICH ’02Director of Campus Ministry5 YEARSJUNE KIECKHAEFERMathTeacher45 YEARSTONYMAASTheologyTeacher35 YEARSANDREWGRAHAMSocial StudiesTeacher5 YEARSSUELEHSTENAdministrative Assistant to Principal10 YEARSJEFF MAZURCZAKDirector of Strategic Giving5 YEARSPATRICK MCANDREWSchool Counselor5 YEARSRHIANA TEHANEnglishTeacher5 YEARSFaculty & Staff Updates

29TANYA ALBANESEEnglishTeacher25 YEARSSTEPHANIEDIEDRICHWorld LanguageTeacher25 YEARSJENNIFER DENTENWorld LanguageTeacher20 YEARSJENNY LJUNGQVISTWorld LanguageTeacher5 YEARSSUE KOZIBOSKIMath Teacher5 YEARSHEATHERHARTKEDigital & Graphic Design Associate,Business Teacher5 YEARSSALLY WOZNIAK ’87Associate Director of Enrollment5 YEARSFaculty & Staff UpdatesCatholic Memorial Faculty and Staff’s excellence was on full display at the annual CMH Open House in October.

30 CMH SweetheartsDid you date in high school? Did you reconnect after high school? We did not date in high school or even know each other, but we met in October of 1998 in Madison when I was a sophomore at Marquette University and Brian was a second-year medical student at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. A group of Marquette premedical students went to tour the medical school and just by chance Brian volunteered to give the tour. Brian knew the Marquette group was coming and since he had also gone to Marquette, he volunteered to give the tour. After the tour I introduced myself because Brian said he was from Brookfield. I actually interrupted a conversation he was having with another student, and my first question to Brian was, “Where did you go to high school?” And Brian said, “Catholic Memorial”. I replied, “So did I” but since Brian graduated in 1993 and I graduated in 1997, we had never crossed paths at CMH. After a short visit, I had to get back on the bus to go back to Marquette, but through multiple “small world coincidences/connections” that followed that initial introduction, Brian reached out and called me. Our first official date was in December when we went to the Marquette vs. Wisconsin Men’s basketball game. What year did you get married? Were there any CMH alumni in or at your wedding?We got married on December 28, 2002, on a beautiful sunny and unseasonably warm day at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Brookfield. The reception was at Westmoor Country Club, and we were surrounded by many family members and friends including some CMH grads. Brian’s mom Kathy (Mlynarek) Schreiber ’66 went to CMH. The wedding party included CMH alum Nell (Connelly) Lemke ’97, Jenna (Schreiber) Greene ’90, Stephen Cunningham ’04, and Scott Latzke ’93. Other lifelong friends we made at CMH were also in attendance. What is your connection to Catholic Memorial since graduating?We have four children, and our oldest, Luke, recently graduated from CMH in May 2024 and is attending Creighton University. This has started a new fun family rivalry for Marquette and Creighton volleyball and basketball games. Grace is a sophomore at CMH and plays tennis and runs track. Our younger two boys, Walter and George, are in 4th and 5th grade and are part of the Junior Crusaders basketball program. Now, as CMH parents, the annual Mother-Son dinner dance and Father-Daughter dance put on by the Parents’ Club are definitely not to miss events that are so fun. I enjoy volunteering in the Spirit Shop at CMH and the entire family enjoys going to sporting events and theater performances to support the talented students at CMH. Also, for the past few years we have had the joy of helping as an entire family at the annual Thanksgiving meal that is coordinated by Mr. and Mrs. Maas. We have loved reconnecting with the school and exceptional teachers (many of whom taught both of us) and we are blessed to have CMH in our lives.Jennifer Cunningham Schreiber ’97 and Brian Schreiber ’93

31Did you date in high school? Did you reconnect after high school? We dated in high school. Our first “date” was at Applebee’s next to the old West Point Cinema and a Marquette game. Full disclosure, I asked Karlyn out a few times as a sophomore and was rejected. As our friend groups got closer and spent more time together, so did we and finally started officially dating near the end of junior year. We also attended homecoming and Prom together senior year.What year did you get married? Were there any CMH alumni in or at your wedding?We got married in 2011 at St. Hedwig - Three Holy Women Parish. CMH Alumni included in our wedding party were Rob Hanley ’04, Andrew Galati ’04, Chris Fehrenbach ’04, Justin Agnew ’06, Tyler Agnew ’14, Stephanie Rappe Spanheimer ’06, Rachel Rappe Morfitt ’10, Megan Giffhorn Mooney ’04, Marta Ostromecki ’04, and Maggie McAvoy Angeli ’04.What is your connection to Catholic Memorial since graduating?Since graduating CMH we have stayed involved by coaching Varsity/JV baseball in the mid-2010s, volunteering on Strategic Marketing Committee, yearly attendees at the Athletics Card Party and Golf Outing... and most recently coaching the 4th Grade Jr Crusaders girls team with a former classmate.Ryan Agnew ’04 & Karlyn Rappe Agnew ’04

32 Alumni UpdatesTom Tuohy ’68 was inducted into the Bishop Watterson High School (Columbus, Ohio) Homecoming Hall Of Fame in October 2024. Tom was a beloved science teacher at the high school for 34 years and is in his 37th year as a cross country coach for both boys and girls teams. His contributions to and passion for Catholic education earned him this much-deserved award.Dr. Chris Fox ’88 was recognized with this year’s Wisconsin Athletic Directors Service Award. The award is given by the association to recognize individuals who go above and beyond to help support their local school. “Doc Fox” is not only an alumnus but an alumni parent, board member, committee member, and has served as the football team doctor for the past 15 years. His service to the Catholic Memorial community has made a positive impact on so many. CMH is grateful for everything he and the entire Fox family has done for the school community.Bill Wigchers ’89 was announced as the new CEO of Zilber Ltd. in December, 2024. Bill has been with Zilber Ltd. since 1998 and has served as president since March of 2023. Zilber Ltd. is a developer of residential, commercial, and light industrial properties located in premier locations across the United States. He began his role as the Chief Executive Officer on March 1, 2025.Congratulations to CMH alumnus, staff member, and coach, Michael Bichanich ’02 and his wife, Christil, on the birth of their baby boy, Luka James!Congratulations to CMH alumna, Kimberly Miller Cosby ’03 and Matthew Cosby, who were married on June 15, 2024. Kimberly and Matthew exchanged vows surrounded by family and friends at the beautiful Whispering Rose Ranch in Solvang, CA.Congratulations to CMH alumna, Sara Maas Kania ’04 and her husband, Jonathan Kania, on the birth of their second daughter, Ellison Kania! The newest addition to the family was born on May 15th, and big sister Evelyn couldn’t be more excited.Congratulations to CMH sweethearts Kelsy Cole Bohl ’06 and Andrew Bohl ’06, who welcomed Powers Timothy David Bohl on August 20, 2024! Congratulations to CMH alumna, Lindsay Bembenek Bednar ’07, and her husband, Mark Bednar, on the birth of their second child, Marie Mae Bednar! Eric Lauria-Banta ’09was recognized as a 2024 Legal All-Star with the distinction of Rising Young Lawyer by the Wisconsin Law Journal. The Legal All-Star Awards were established to highlight exceptional careers and those with plenty of promise. Eric works as Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner LLP.Bridget Moore Fritz ’13, Director of Business Development at Moore Construction Services, was recognized as a Notable Woman in Construction, Design, and Engineering by BizTimes in April 2025.Congratulations to CMH alumna, Haley Anderson Santano ’13 on the birth of her second child, Cruz! Sr. Kaitlin Trokan ’14made her first religious profession with the Salesian Sisters in North Haledon, New Jersey on August 5, 2024. She made her vows surrounded by her family. Join the CMH community in prayer in celebration of Sr. Kaitlin Trokan as she continues her faith journey.Congratulations to CMH alumnus, Father Aaron Siehr ’15, who was ordained on May 17, 2025, to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. Father Siehr was named Associate Paster at St. Charles Parish in Hartland and began serving the St. Charles community in June 2025.Congratulations to CMH volleyball coaches and alumni, Maddy Rondeau ’17 and Ryan Brown Rondeau ’17, who were married on August 9th, 2024 in a beautiful ceremony at St. Andrew surrounded by family and friends.Congratulations to CMH alumnus, Kyle Anderson ’19, and Gracelyn Bender, who were married on May 31, 2025 in a beautiful ceremony in Germanton, WI surrounded by many CMH family and friends. Zachary Scharrer ’19, was featured by TMJ4 in August 2024 for his work during his senior project at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) to create adaptive fashion. The positive impact Zachary has made continues to grow. Inspired by his work, MIAD has now added a pilot project dedicated to adaptive fashion!Catholic memorial was honored to host the United States Marine Corps. 2nd Lieutenant Commissioning for CMH alumnus, Patrick Beres ’20 alongside his family and friends. The morning began with a beautiful blessing over Patrick by Fr. Matthew Widder in the Our Lady of Memorial Chapel, followed by the 2nd Lieutenant Commissioning led by Captain Michael Bellart, USMC. Patrick received his first salute as 2nd Lieutenant from his lifelong friend and CMH classmate, Owen Stoehr ’20. CMH 1981 alumna, Colonel Mary Jo MacGregor, USMC joined to congratulate him as well.

33Alumni UpdatesAlyssa Cunningham ’21, announced her commitment to pursue an MSc in Management and continue playing rugby at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland! Rory Fox ’22, was featured in the Catholic Herald in September 2024 for his inspiring story pitching for the University of Notre Dame. Rory spoke about his journey after an elbow injury during his freshman season and how he leaned on his faith to help him make a triumphant return to the mound last season, finishing third on the Fighting Irish pitching staff.Congratulations to CMH alumnus and Penn State running back, Corey Smith ’24, who burst onto the scene with a 78-yard run in just his second career carry as a Nittany Lion. Congratulations to CMH alumna, Robyn Schneider-Kanish ‘05, and her husband, Alex Kanish, who were married in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends at Eden Gardens in Moorpark, CA. Wishing many blessings to the happy couple!Alumni EventsClass of 1974 ReunionThank you to the great group from the CMH Class of 1974, who celebrated their 50th-year reunion at Oconomowoc Golf Club in September 2024. Everyone had a wonderful time getting back together to reminisce about their favorite memories at CMH. CMH Homecoming Tailgate Event Thank you to the crowd of alumni and friends that attended the Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tailgate event. Everyone had so much fun catching up and cheering on the Crusaders to a Homecoming game victory!CMH Class of 1969 Reunion Catholic Memorial was happy to share this wonderful group photo from the CMH Class of 1969 reunion in September 2024. This great group of alumni came together to celebrate 65 years as graduates of Catholic Memorial. They had a delightful reunion, catching up and reminiscing about their favorite memories from their time at CMH. Alumni & Friends Business After 5 Alumni and friends gathered at Harwood Engineering and Zimmerman Architectural Studios and their impressive Milwaukee office in November 2024 for Catholic Memorial’s Business After 5 event. It was a night for meaningful business connections and building community relationships. A very special thank you to the hosting businesses, Harwood Engineering and Zimmerman Architectural Studios, for organizing such a wonderful event. CMH Alumni & Friends Golden Eagles vs. Badgers Basketball Viewing PartyCMH alumni and friends gathered at The New Fashioned for some friendly competition as they watched the annual December show-down of the Golden Eagles vs. Badgers men’s basketball game. There was a huge turnout, and everyone had a great time cheering on their favorite team in this hometown rivalry. The Golden Eagles emerged victorious this year. The rivalry continues and we are already excited about next year’s event.

Please notify CMH of the death of any alumni by emailing: [email protected] apologize for any errors or omissions in this In Memoriam section. In MemoriamWe join in prayerful remembrance for those in the Catholic Memorial Community who have passed. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.Carmello Albanese, father-in-law of CMH faculty member Tanya Albanese; grandfather of Caitlin Schneider ’17. John “Hans” Bisswurm, father of John Bisswurm Jr. ’77, Patricia Bisswurm Cattani ’78, Michael Bisswurm ’81, Teresa Bisswurm ’82, Paul Bisswurm ’83, Tim Bisswurm ’84, Catherine Bisswurm Vogel ’86, Anne Bisswurm Miller ’89, Heidi Bisswurm ’90, Rob Bisswurm ’96, Jennifer Bisswurm ’99, Thomas Bisswurm ’01, and Elizabeth Bisswurm ’04; father-in-law of Sally Heck Bisswurm ’81 and Deborah DeMarsh Bisswurm ’84; uncle of Jonathan Bisswurm ‘99; grandfather of Jordan Beres ’09, the late Sam Beres, Magdelena Bisswurm ’12, Jacob Bisswurm ’17, Michael Bisswurm ’19, Joe Bisswurm ’21, Grace Bisswurm ’22, Jack Bisswurm ’22, Emily Vogel ’24, and Max Bisswurm ’25.Robert Booher, father of CMH staff member Karine Booher.Louis E. Brown, father of CMH staff member, Lou Brown.Tom Bruders Sr., father of Mary Bruders Mertens ’77, Tom Bruders Jr. ’78, Tim Bruders ’79, Patrice Bruders O’Leary ’81, and Julie Bruders ’83.Sharon Burrow Grundman ’65, sister of the late James Burrow ’61.David Cleppe Sr. ’76, brother of Kenneth Cleppe ’74 and the late Patricia Cleppe ’77; uncle of Rachel Cleppe ’04.Mary Crogan ’98Terrance “Terry” Davczyk, father of Spencer Davczyk ’94.Stephanie Davis ’07, sister of Emily Mondloch Lehrer ’08, and Monica Mondloch ’03.Thomas Della, father of Bob Della ’80, Ken Della ’81, Stephanie Della Ward ’82 and Catie Della Pfeifer ’83; grandfather of Lauren Della ’12 and Nicholas Della ’16.Thomas Joseph Depke, grandfather of Nick Davis ’16, Zach Davis ’18, and Madison Davis ’20.Dennis Dixon ’64, brother of Nancy Dixon Harlfinger ’60 and Tom Dixon ’62.Judy Drees, mother of Ted Drees ’97 and Scott Drees ’00; aunt of Lori Gamalski Brenegan ’97, Lisa Gamalski Walsh ’00, and Krissy Gamalski Hartung ’02.Alfred Drosen Jr., grandfather of Molly Drosen ’20 and William Drosen ’21.Carol Edwards, grandmother of TJ Bray ’10, Sara Bray Klaus ’12, and Alex Bray ’16.Al Exner, father of former CMH staff member Sue Exner Ruf ’69, Charles Exner ’70, Thomas Exner ’72, and the late Christine Exner Horton ’76; grandfather of Margaret Ruf Keresztes ’98.Conrad “Connie” Farner ‘60, husband of Michaele Collins Farner ’60; brother of Marjorie Farner Wegner ’61, Robert Farner ’63, and Barb Farner Laedtke ’76.Clifford Fellows, brother-in-law of CMH principal, Bonnie Scholz.Salvatore Ferrara ’59, husband of Polly Voss Ferrara ’63; brother-in-law of Michael Voss ’66 and Patrick Voss ’68; uncle of Marylu Both ’72, Jeffrey Both ’74, Andy Both ’76, Michael Voss ’92 and Polly Voss Austin ’94.Fintan Flanagan, father-in-law of former CMH staff member Angie Flanagan; grandfather of Brian Flanagan ’19, Logan Flanagan ’21, Ethan Flanagan ’22, and Molly Flanagan ’24.Gordon Gaeth, David Gaeth ’86, Scott Gaeth ’87, Peter Gaeth ’98 and Thomas Gaeth ’03. Carol Gramling, mother of Elizabeth Bergman ’03.Duane Griffin, father of Margaret Griffin ’77, Jessica Griffin LaBomascus ’78, Michael Griffin ’79, David Griffin ’81, Paul Griffin ’82, Anthony Griffin ’84, and Barbara Griffin Wieland ’89.James Jendusa, father of Jean Jendusa Pettigrew ’80, James Jendusa Jr. ’82, and Jerry Jendusa ‘85.

35Richard Koob, father of Kim Koob ’86, Melissa Koob ’92, and Chris Koob ’93.John Kreidler ’69, brother of JoAnn Kreidler Presta ’68, Janis Kreidler Rodden ’72, the late James Kreidler ’76, and Jean Kreidler Wolf ’77.Clara Kuranz, mother of Christopher Kuranz ’82, and Steven Kuranz ’86.Mary Langenohl ’69, mother of Lori Langenohl Starks ’93 and Amy Langenohl ’01. Andy LaVoi, father of Tony LaVoi ’84 and Chris Lavoi ’87; step-father of Patty McMullen Homuth ’00; uncle of Calvin Kalawa ’19, Sam Kalawa ’21, and Ben Kalawa ’24.Constance Lawler, mother of Jeannine Lawler ’84 and Amy Lawler Kaczynski ’91. Dale Lewis ’69, father of Mary Kate Lewis Piroso ’00. Andrew Lindner, father of David Lindner ’81 and Jodi Lindner Erikson ’86; grandfather of Krista Erikson ’14 and Ryan Erikson ’18.Marianne Maahs, grandmother of Kristina Hansen Bladecki ’05 and Amanda Hansen Klein ’12.Louise Ann Reading MacPhetridge, mother of Mary Polacheck Mead ’73 and Greg Polacheck ’74; grandmother of Elizabeth Polachek ’08, McKenzie Polacheck ’10, and Claire Polacheck ’15.Michael Mantey, father-in-law of former CMH faculty member, Joe Fricano.Carlos Marrero, stepson of CMH faculty member Tom Young.Karen Morateck, mother of Steve Morateck ’86, Brenda Morateck ’89, and Peter Morateck ’92.Jennifer Muchka, wife of Matthew Muchka ’99; sister-in-law of Peter Muchka ’00 and John Muchka ’01.Timothy Musson, grandfather of Jacob Sikma ’17 and Joe Sikma ’20.David Needles ’82, brother of the late Douglas Needles ’79 and Brad Needles ’84; cousin of Nancie Needles Chmielewski ’75, Carrie Needles Wagner ’76, Julie Needles Orrell ’78, Rick Needles ’79, and Dan Needles ’81.Kathleen Neitzke, grandmother of Loren Neitzke ’21 and Macy Neitzke ’23.Veronica Niehaus, mother of former CMH Chaplain, Fr. Mark Niehaus. Rita Norgal, mother of CMH faculty member Tim Norgal and mother-in-law of CMH faculty member Marie Norgal; grandmother of Trevor Norgal ’06, Kelsey Norgal ’10, Jared Norgal ’14, and Leah Norgal ’23.Mary Pat Olson, grandmother of Carolyn Olson Smith ’08, Amy Olson Benz ’10 and Bryan Olson ’15.Dorothy Ohberg, wife of the late William Ohberg ’53; mother of William Ohberg Jr. ’76, Michael Ohberg ’79, Thomas Ohberg ’82, Sue Ohberg Finney ’83, Barbara Ohberg Bronkhorst ’85, and Daniel Ohberg ’88. Tom Owens ’56Danielle Pedone ’91, sister of Natasha Pedone-Kahle ’96. Tom Pire, father of Lauren Pire Lange ’00 and Stephen Pire ’03.James Popke, father of Michael Popke ’86.Jane Preiss, grandmother of Molly Schultz ’15, Madeline Schultz ’19, and Matthew Schultz ’19.Mary Reardon, mother of Kathleen Reardon Frey ’82, Patricia Reardon Schneider ’85, and Colleen Reardon Leider ’90; grandmother of Tim Schneider ’20 and Colleen Schneider ’22.Jean Reifenberg, mother of Jenny Reifenberg Lauer ’91 and Angie Reifenberg ’93.Steve Reifenberg, father of Jenny Reifenberg Lauer ’91 and Angie Reifenberg ’93.Patrice Ridder, mother of Tracy Ridder Noyes ’82, Nicole Ridder Coolidge ’89, and Lynette Ridder Hasselgren ’92.Lillian Ritger, grandmother of Jamie Kohl ’95, Andy Kohl ’97, and Jackie Kohl Trebiatowski ’03.Dennis Rogan ’60, brother of the late Patrica Rogan Lenz ’58, the late Kathleen Rogan Hoffman ’63, Robert Rogan ’64, Barbara Rogan ’68, Margaret Rogan ’71, and Mary Rogan Helgerson ’73.Charles Roskopf, father of CMH staff member, Jenny Ebel. Christine Schmidt ’82Anthony Scrima Jr. ’58Carol Seegers, mother of Patrick Seegers ’75, Linda Seegers Schedlbauer ’76, Peggy Seegers-Braun ’79, Ray Seegers ’81 and Chuck Seegers ’87; mother-in-law of Bridget Taugher Seegers ’75; grandmother of Ashley Schedlbauer Witte ’04, Taylor Braun ’08, Stephanie Schedlbauer ’10, and Connor Braun ’12; aunt of Billy Seidel ’92 and CMH staff member Marie Marx; great-aunt of Leo Seidel ’23.Lois Yopps Seidl ’53, mother of Mark Seidl ’78, Dann Seidl ’81, and Sara Seidl Schmitt ’83.Rosemary Seidel, mother of Billy Seidel ’92; grandmother of Leo Seidel ’23.Donnie Selenke, father of Michael Selenke ’81 and Dana Selenke Broehl ’85. Rebecca Lato Shikenjanski ’88, sister of Christopher Lato ’87.Robert Smart, husband of the late Ann Fauerbach Smart ’73; father of Michael Smart ’93; grandfather of Tanner Smart ’23 and Landon Smart ’27; brother-inlaw of the late Mary Ellen Fauerbach Aspenson ’71 and Kathleen Fauerbach Best ’75; great-uncle of CMH volleyball coach, Peter Aspenson ’16.David Sorenson ’78Terrance Tehan, father of CMH faculty member, Rhiana Tehan.David Tiedt, father-in-law of Kyle Stoehr ’92; grandfather of Owen Stoehr ’20, Max Stoehr ’23, and Norah Stoehr ’25.Rosemary Toby, mother of Mark Toby ’81 and Sue Toby Schwartz ’85; motherin-law of Michele Toby ’83; grandmother of Bryan Toby ‘07, Kevan Toby ‘10, and Andrew Toby ‘14.James Themar, father of Melissa Themar Geck ’95.John Whitstone ’55, husband of Ginger Browne Whitstone ’59; brother of the late Ann Whitstone Gonzales ’55, Eleanor Whitstone Goodspeed ’56, and Larry Whitstone ’58.Tim Williams ’64, brother of Dennis Williams ’62.Dr. David Scott Williams, father of Steven Williams ’96, Keelyn Williams Zurfluh ’00, Molly Williams Isermann ’01, and Michael Williams ’01.Lowell Wolf ’61, brother of the late Leland Wolf ’55 and Lynne Wolf ’66.Mike Young, brother of Coach Bill Young; uncle of Aaron Young ’98, Brad Young ’98, and Sara Young Huebner.Peggy Youngers, mother of Michelle Youngers Tierney ’77, the late Jeffrey Youngers ’82, and Lisa Youngers ’85.

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