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IN this ISSUE

Alumni Carrying on the Mission
Faculty Profile: Tom New
New Principal Introduction
Chapel Capstone
Athletic Hall of Fame Awards
Nomination Form

Events Calendar

CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS (1)
(2)
OCTOBER 23, 2016
CMH Mothers’ Club Fashion Show (3)

OCTOBER 26, 2016 (1) DeeDee Cole Pugh and Mike Durkin from the Class of ’66; (2) Helen
Prospective Student Open House Herominski Engelbrecht ’66 and Mary Jo Unrath Braatz ’66 with their husbands,
Bill Engelbrecht and Bill Braatz; (3) As part of their 50-Year Reunion, members
NOVEMBER 10-13, 2016 of the Class of 1966 toured Catholic Memorial before sharing memories and
Fall Performing Arts Festival: One Act - “The catching up over dinner at the Waukesha Elks Lodge on Sept. 10, 2016.

Habitation of Dragons,” Vocal Collective (4)
and Sticky Rhinoceros The Class of 1976 celebrated
40 years during Homecoming
NOVEMBER 17, 2016 weekend, Oct. 8, 2016, at
Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Collective Fall Concert Country Springs Hotel with
appetizers, music and good
NOVEMBER 19, 2016 company. (4) Eileen Malloy
Class of 2006 10-Year Reunion ’76 and Mary Beth Sancomb-
Moran ’76 enjoying the
DECEMBER 11, 2016 evening; (5) Almost 50
Band, Chorale & Vocal Christmas Concert members of the Class of ‘76
attended the reunion.
DECEMBER 26, 2016
Alumni Basketball Tournament (5)

FEBRUARY 12-14, 19-21, 25-28, 2017
Hello! My Baby Musical

MARCH 4, 2017
Crusader Auction - “Run for the Roses”

MAY 12, 2017
Celebrating Lives of Service Mass & Lunch

JUNE 12, 2017
29th Annual Crusader Golf Outing

JULY 21-23, 2017
Class of 1967 50-Year Reunion

UPCOMING REUNIONS
1957 60 yrs. 1977 40 yrs. 1997 20 yrs.
1962 55 yrs. 1982 35 yrs. 2002 15 yrs.
1967 50 yrs. 1987 30 yrs. 2007 10 yrs.
1972 45 yrs. 1992 25 yrs. 2012 5 yrs.

For updates and info: Karri Duerwachter
at [email protected]

2 For updates and complete information on CMH events, please visit www.catholicmemorial.net.

2016-2017 CMH BOARD OF DIRECTORS A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Ann Marie Wick ‘88, Chair Everyone knows that the best lessons, and the best
William West ‘79, Past Chair education we can receive, are never isolated to a particular
Mark Mirsberger, Treasurer time or place. We learn throughout our lives and are
Thomas Taugher ‘79, Secretary formed by all the experiences we have.
Rev. Mark Brandl
Patrick Dragani Catholic Memorial High School often short-hands its
Marcy Hinkes Dunlap ‘76 mission statement by saying that we “educate, guide, and
Carlos Garces prepare young people to serve the Church and the world.”
Michael Grubich Like formation and education, Christian service should
Dr. William Henk never be isolated by time or place during our lives.
Very Rev. Dan Janasik ’97
Randy North ‘84 If education never ends, and service never ends, nor should
Eric Oechsner the offering of guidance or the engaging in preparation.
Kelly Cleary-Rebholz At CMH, this mission not only defines and animates the
Shawn Reilly ‘79 four years that a young person is a student, but the CMH
Christopher Rosecky ’88 Mission should animate all members of the CMH family.
Rev. Tony Zimmer
Susan Nelson At CMH, we are blessed by parents and alumni who join in
Very Rev. Paul B.R. Hartmann ‘84 our mission for the sake of student growth. It is not just the
Dr. Thomas Noonan faculty or staff who form our students, it is also a wide
Jessica Mulligan ranging group of parents and community members.
Dawn Keller
Generations of CMH graduates have gone forth to live out
ADMINISTRATION and offer the tenets of our mission to their communities.
When a graduate knows the power of lifelong education,
Very Rev. Paul B. R. Hartmann ‘84, President when they are vested with the mandate of Christian service,
Dr. Thomas Noonan, Principal they also know that they should offer guidance wherever
Dawn Keller, Director of Finance necessary and assist in life’s preparation wherever possible.

and Business Administration In these ways, all of us honor the mission of CMH and we
Jessica Mulligan, Director of Development help transform the Church and the world.
Julie Lindahl ‘91, Director of Admissions
Our Lady of Memorial, pray for us!
and Recruitment
Steve Plechaty ‘74, Dean of Students Very Reverend Paul B. R. Hartmann, ‘84
Greg Gamalski, Director of Athletics President
Jon Brzeski ‘99, Director of Campus Ministry
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Alumni Class Notes

EVAN WETZEL ’15 KIM TAYLOR ’00, CEO and co-founder of MICHELE ’75, MATTHEW ’82, KEVIN ’73,
competed in the Ironman Ranku, sold her higher education software
Wisconsin Triathalon and company to textbook publisher John Wiley Gene, MARK ’78 and DAVID ’76
placed 10th in the 18-24 age & Sons. O’CONNELL visited Antarctica in
division. December 2015 on a trip to celebrate
CLAIRE WELSH GELLER ’98, her husband, Gene’s 90th
ABBY GABLEMAN ’12 now Billy and their three boys Jack (7), Charlie birthday
teaches Language Arts and Literature to (4) and Will (2) cheered Crusaders Football and his visit
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at St. on to victory against Kettle Moraine on to his 7th
Charles School in Hartland, WI. Sept. 2, 2016. and final
continent.

KATIE MUELLER ’12 was recognized as a MICHAEL FARRELL JOHN
Penn Mutual Life of Significance Award ’95, was the keynote BISSWURM ’77 secured
nominee for her character, speaker at a seminar his 500th win as the
leadership and integrity as on Cyber Crime held CMH boys soccer
the Penn State rugby at the War Memorial coach on Sept. 13,
team captain. Katie Center on Sept. 15, 2016. Michael is the 2016. Since 1980, he is
credited Coach John Chief Scientist of the Cyber Technology & CMH’s first and only
Waliszewski and the CMH Information Security Lab at the Georgia boys varsity soccer
Girls Rugby Club as being Tech Research Institute. coach.
significant contributors to
her development both as THE HANNON FAMILY attended the LAURIE TOMSYCK ’76, now known as,
a person and a rugby player. American Century Celebrity Golf Mother M. Matthew, visits with classmates
Tournament in South Lake Tahoe on July DOROTHY WILLEMS BENNETT ’76 and
VINCE RINALDI ’12 recently graduated 21, 2016 where they met Aaron Rodgers MARY HOEFT
from Marian University in WI and was hired from the Green Bay Packers. Andrea SMITH ’76 in
by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Hannon Irwin ’91 hosted the family at her Minnesota
a seasonal position as a Minor League home. Tom Hannon ’68, where she is a
Assistant with their Rookie League Affiliate Carrie Hannon ’89 and cloistered
in Orem, UT. Joe Hannon ’97 are religious nun.
pictured.
KATHRYN HARVEY ’10 started as the RAY AND RITA
Director of Adult Ministries at St. Kilian, TONY HOLLENBACK ’87
Harford and St. John, Rubicon is the Director of Family FELDMEIER celebrated their 60th wedding
Congregations in the Archdiocese of Services at the Village of anniversary on Aug. 11, 2016. All nine of
Milwaukee on July 1, 2016. Niles, IL. His team created their children
a monthly project in an effort to support attended CMH.
RYAN AGNEW ‘04 and local First Responders (Fire and Police
KARLYN RAPPÉ AGNEW Officers) in reducing work-induced stress
‘04 welcomed daughter, by providing them with education, tools
Kendall May, on Sept. 5, and support at their weekly Roll Call
2016. Big sister, Harper sessions. Strengthening relationships with
is excited! First Responders helps to identify members

NIK SOBIC ‘02 became of the community that need services before TELL US YOUR NEWS
the director of strategic initiatives for the a crisis escalates.

Jacksonville Jaguars football team. JACK SICHTERMAN ’83 is the Keep us posted on the exciting
founder and beermaster of things happening in your life!
MEGAN DAY ‘02 moved and expanded Einstök Ölgerð beer which is Job offers, engagements,
her Simply Irresistible Catering business to now sold locally in Waukesha, weddings, anniversaries,
include Daylee Public House, located at Milwaukee and the surrounding accomplishments...anything
453 W Main Street, Waukesha, WI. Daylee areas. you’re proud of! We’ll share
Public House is in the process of rolling out your news in future issues. We
its full offerings including a bar, bar menu, MARK O’CONNELL ‘78 is writing The love pictures, too; send them to
and lunch and dinner menus. Simply Close Encounters Man for publication by [email protected].
Irresistible Catering specializes in frozen HarperCollins Publishers in Fall 2016.
take-and-bake meals and custom catering.

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Congratulations In Memoriam

TYLER PARENT ‘08 and MEL HANLEY ‘09 ANDREW BERGAN ‘03 married Krista June 2016 - September 2016
were married on July 30, 2016 at Old St. Grzywacz on May 14, 2016.
Mary Parish in Milwaukee. Their wedding We prayerfully remember all those in the
party is filled with CMH alumni and one AMANDA DERYNDA ’02 married Matthew Catholic Memorial community who have
future class of 2021. L to R: CAROLINE Klein on July 2, 2016 at St. Anthony on the passed away.
ENGLISH ’09, Kelsey Moarn, AUBREY Lake in Pewaukee, WI. Fr. Paul Hartmann
HUTCHENS ’09, AMY ZELKO ’09, ’84 officiated the wedding. Bernice S Belman, mother of Don, Jr. ’56 and Gary ’58
AMANDA PARENT ’10, HANNAH PAVLIC
’09, CATHRINE HANLEY ’21, Brigette SHAUN DEMPSEY ’01 married Michelle Christina Bangs Bloomer ’88, sister of Bolton ’86,
Tutaj, MEL HANLEY ’09 (bride), TYLER Doyle on August 27, 2016. Robert ’90 and Michael ’94
PARENT ’08 (groom), JAKE DUNCO ’08,
Robert Hanley, TIM OCHOWICZ ’08, MICHAEL KLEBER ’01 married Amanda Jacob J Brunclik, brother of Sam ’11, Mary Grace ’19,
MITCH MURN ’08, CHRIS EVERSON ’08, Tominsek on June 11, 2016 at Old St. Lily ’20; brother-in-law of Carly Coakley Brunlick, CMH
Tyler Shermer, SHERIDAN SANDER ’08, Mary’s Church in Milwaukee, WI. faculty member
and JOE WENTZ ‘08.
LISA GAMALSKI ’00 married Matthew Christine Lochner Bucci ’73, sister of Virginia Kreitzer
TOM MCINERNY ‘03 and LAUREN Walsh on June 17, 2016 at St. William ’74 and Marisa Schlehlein ’78
TAUGHER ‘06 were married on August 6, Parish in Waukesha, WI.
2016. Mary Edna Calvano, mother of Patrick ’66
JEANINE BURCZYK ’91 married Todd
BRIDGET BOMHACK ‘05 married Danny Stefanowski on August 21, 2016. Lynne T Conley, mother of the late Kim Utech ’88 and
Tighe on October 1, 2016 at Christ King Michael ’90
Parish in Milwaukee, WI.
Daniel P Corcoran ‘70, brother of Gregory ’65 and
ERIN TOUHEY ‘05 married Mike Wanezek Sally Fritz ’68; uncle of Lisa Arroyo ’88 and Chad Fritz
on August 20, 2016 at St. Roberts Church ’11
in Shorewood, WI.
Frank J Greguska, Sr., grandfather of Karen ’03,
ASHLEY PREST ‘04 and John Kiriazis were Top L to R: (1) Parent-Hanley Jackie ’04, Frank III ’06 and Matthew ’10
wedding party; (2) Tom ’03 and
married August 6, 2016 and stopped at Lauren ’06 McInerny; (3) Andrew Mary Ann Kascht, mother of Larry ’70, Steven ’73,
’03 and Krista Bergan; (4) Mary Beth Charland ’77 and John ’79
CMH with a wedding party full of CMH Michael ’01 and Amanda Kleber
grads! (From L to R) AMANDA BEVERIDGE Harlow A Kneser, former CMH faculty member; father
‘04, CHRIS LAWTON ‘03, ANDREW Bottom L to R: (5) Prest-Kiriazis of Kathryn Arena ’67, Karolyn Krueger ’69, Susan
LAWTON ‘03, ANGELA WALSH ‘04, wedding party; (6) Amanda ’02 Kearney ’70 and Peter ’81; grandfather of Rebecca
ASHLEY PREST ‘04, ADELE PREST ‘13, and Matthew Klein with Fr. Paul Cheman ’94, Amy Kolman ’96, Katie Sam ’97 and Jeff
KATY PREST ‘08, NICHOLAS FAVERO ‘04, Hartmann ’84; (7) Matthew and ’00
and RACHEL PREST FORRESTAL ‘06. Lisa ’00 Walsh
Mary Ann Kupper, wife of Mike ’54
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Andrew Lang ’86, brother of Molly Mattison ’91 and
(5) (6) (7) Katie DeGroft ’98

Jeannette Mlynarek, mother of Bob Mlynarek, former
CMH Board of Directors member and Kathy Schreiber
’66; grandmother of Jenna Schreiber-Greene ’90 and
Brian Schreiber ’93

Peter Matoska, grandfather of Thomas ’16 and Ryan
’20

Denise Fliss Merkt ’71, wife of Patrick Merkt ’71;
sister of Michael Fliss ’73, mother of Megan Merkt ’05

Sharron Ott, mother of Stephanie Buchholtz ’80 and
Jack ’81

Todd Pogorzelski, father of Jacob ’11, Jordan ’12 and
Jenna ’15

Barbara Lassa Pucci ’65

Frank A Rossi, father-in-law of Mary Niestrom Rossi
’84; grandfather of Danny Rossi ’17

Carol Richards, grandmother of Gregory ’05 and Brian
’10 Richards, and Whitney ’11 and Haley Zahn ’14

William J Ruekert ’66, brother of John ’63 and Robert
’67

Jerry Tighe, grandfather of Nora ’14 and Riley ’17

Velibor Zoric, father of George ’13

Please notify CMH of the death of any alumni by
emailing [email protected]. We
apologize for any errors or omissions that occur in
this In Memoriam section.

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EDUCATE

Dan Demeter

’00 When Dan Demeter graduated from Catholic That approach led to long-term substitute
Memorial in 2000, he wanted to be a journalist. teaching and middle school social studies teaching
But then he started coaching middle school jobs at St. John Vianney. During that time, Dan
basketball and realized he enjoyed working with pursued a master’s degree in educational
kids. Dan changed his major at the University of leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, and he
Wisconsin-Milwaukee to education and never was offered the principal’s job in 2015.
looked back.
“What I value the most about Catholic education
Today, he is in his second year as principal of St. is the sense of community that I think is lacking in
John Vianney School in Brookfield, which has a 4K public schools,” says Dan, who models his
to grade eight enrollment of about 400 students. leadership style after
that of Dr. Kathleen
His classroom experiences at Catholic Memorial Cepelka, former CMH
loom large in his career. “CMH showed me a principal from 1999 to
different view of education and provided those 2007 and now
first glimpses of what teaching could be,” Dan superintendent of
says. “Teaching can be fun, engaging and Catholic Schools for
relevant.” the Archdiocese of
Milwaukee. “She built
Dan’s 12 years of Catholic education convinced positive relationships
him he wanted to work in a Catholic school, with everybody. If you
despite the certainty of earning less money. “I can do that,
literally drove to every Catholic school within a everything becomes
reasonable distance of my house and told so much easier.”
principals, ‘I’ll do whatever you need,’” he says.

Alumni Carrying on the Mission

Articles by Michael Popke ‘86

PREPARE

Jerry Jendusa

As a student at Catholic Memorial High School, Jerry principals he learned in Catholic Memorial’s classrooms and locker rooms. The

Jendusa was a three-sport athlete. He played varsity school’s commitment to excellence and its teachers’ dedication to both their craft

football, varsity baseball, and basketball. He and their students “groomed” him to make a commitment to excellence that Jerry

remembers going to the chapel as a team before has carried into a notable career.

football games to ask God to help the Crusaders play

hard and play fair, while Fr. Ackeret or Fr. Janette “CMH really did provide the foundation for me,” says Jerry.
prayed for victory and good health.
“There was a level of team, community and disciple leadership—

More than 30 years later, Jerry still adheres to those and still is. That taught me how to be selfless. When you’re a
values at STUCK Inc., the Wauwatosa-based business small business owner and you truly care about your employees
consulting firm he co-founded with fellow CMH and their well-being, good things come from that.”
alumnus Paul Schulls ’85.

Upon graduating from Catholic Memorial in 1985, ’85
Jerry attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
and graduated with a finance degree. He eventually
co-founded the international aerospace company
EMTEQ, taking it from a small startup in the mid-
nineties to a $100 million business with more than
630 employees at seven locations in four countries.

Jerry sold EMTEQ in 2014 and then created STUCK
to help businesses not only succeed but give back to
their communities. He built the firm on the life

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GUIDE

Julie Lindahl

When Julie Lindahl returned to Catholic Memorial Once she returned to her alma mater as an

in 2004 as Director of Admissions, she was employee, Julie’s instincts to help others overcome

concerned that things could get awkward. How challenges kicked in right away—especially when

would she feel sitting in meetings with Mr. Farrell? reaching out to potential students and parents

What if she bumped into Mrs. Maas in the hall? who don’t consider CMH an option because of

“I didn’t have to worry about that at all,” Julie says financial, geographical or even spiritual factors. “I
today. “I think the faculty and staff here are used invite them into our building to talk to our people.
to alumni coming back. They treat me with as That’s what makes the difference,” Julie says.

much respect as a co-worker as they did as a Julie guides and mentors students every day as

student.” head of one of the largest initiatives at Catholic ’91

Upon graduating from Catholic Memorial in 1991, Memorial. She leads the Student Ambassador
Julie attended Marquette University to pursue a program teaching juniors and seniors how to be
career in business, but she soon realized she strong peer leaders; she was one of the main
wanted to help others. So she switched gears and developers for the newly established Growth Plan
earned an undergraduate degree in social work. for Students program from which every CMH
Julie worked with highly functioning adults with student benefits; and she volunteers as an adult
mental disabilities. After seven years as a social leader on retreats and the annual Pro-Life Trip.

worker, a friend told her the Director of Admissions “I try to extend the same above-and-beyond guidance I
job at Catholic Memorial was available. She received as a Crusader to the students I work with today,”
applied and was hired. Julie says. “The CMH family supported me when I needed

it most and I hope we continue to do the same now.”

At Catholic Memorial High School, we educate students 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.

SERVE

Greg Conners

The next time you visit your alma mater, take a Upon graduation in 2001,

look at the wall outside the front office to see an Greg—who comes from a

American flag displayed with a U.S. Air Force deep military family—

Office of Special Investigations Certificate of attended the University of

Authenticity that reads: Notre Dame on an Air Force

Let it be known that this American Flag was carried ROTC scholarship and, in
on 13 Feb 08, by members of AFOSI Expeditionary the wake of Sept. 11, 2001,
Detachment 2410 during ground combat sorties “wanted to just jump in and
through hostile territories around Kirkuk, Iraq, go fight.”

especially for Catholic Memorial High School in Cooler heads prevailed, and Greg was deployed

support of “Operation Iraqi Freedom” Kirkuk to Iraq in late 2007. He returned to the States in

Regional Air Base, Iraq. mid-2008 and later spent six months in Kabul,

CMH alumnus Greg Conners, a former U.S. Air Afghanistan. * “My unit’s mission was
combat-related—identify and
Force special agent, carried that flag in his In Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit’s objective stop and/or neutralize terrorists
attacking U.S. Forces and local
backpack on a war-zone mission in honor of the was to deliver humanitarian relief to Iraqi civilians.* Iraqi citizens—But we used our
trips outside the wire gathering
CMH family. “Catholic Memorial sets you up to go Greg never suffered combat-related injuries, intel as a perfect opportunity to
deliver humanitarian relief and
on to such great opportunities and be a leader,” although he lost fellow unit members. Today, he is build good will with the families
and bringing the children
says Greg. “Participating in athletics and attending a corporate lawyer in Washington, D.C., with no special things including school
supplies, toys, candy, etc.”
classes geared toward using our God-given talents regrets about his decision to serve overseas.
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helped me decide to go into the military. I was as “We did really good work there,” he says. “I just
well-equipped as anybody could be to take on always wish we could have done more.”
that challenge.”

Last Fall, Tom was able to see the Great Wall of China
during his first visit as a CMH representative for the
Wisconsin International Academy.

“I’m doing what I love in a place I love.”

FACULTY PROFILE Tom New

Despite his last name, Tom New is a veteran On top of all that, Tom oversees administration of

English teacher at Catholic Memorial High School. the Maggie New Scholarship, established in honor

He’s now in his 17th year and is active in the of his late wife, who died of ovarian cancer in

school’s theater and international-student September 2010 at the age of 60. She was a nurse

programs. who met Tom when he worked at a Milwaukee

“I find that Catholic Memorial has a really hospice, and because of Maggie’s cancer, the
wonderful sense of family,” says Tom, whose own couple encountered a lot of wonderful healthcare
family includes his Aunt Julie McHale, former professionals along the way.

CMH English teacher. “I love infusing English with Together, Tom and Maggie decided to create a

the ability to teach morals and right actions. I love $500 scholarship in Maggie’s name to be awarded

having the freedom to talk about that kind of to one CMH senior with plans to enter the hands-

stuff.” on healthcare profession.

Tom does a lot of talking on Catholic Memorial’s “We both felt so lucky to have so many good

behalf outside of the classroom, too. hands-on healthcare people helping us, especially

“Extracurriculars are very important,” he says. “If in the last year-and-a-half of Maggie’s life,” Tom

you really want to enjoy your high school years, says. “This seemed like the logical thing to do.”

ideally you’re doing something that’s both fun and That’s the kind of commitment to a cause that
school-centered after that last bell rings.” makes CMH such a welcoming and supportive

He’s doing his best to help students get the most community. “It’s a gift to teach here,” he says. “I’m

out of their CMH experience. Tom is heavily doing what I love in a place I love.”

involved in the school’s drama department,

directing productions and managing the Sticky

Rhinoceros student improv troupe.

He has also represented Catholic Memorial in the
school’s efforts to bring students from China to
Waukesha via the Wisconsin International
Academy, traveling to the country and meeting
with candidates whose ultimate goal is to attend a
college or university in the United States.

Catholic Memorial currently enrolls 32 students
from China, five from South Korea, two from
Germany, one from Nicaragua, and one from the
Faroe Islands. Tom says one of the sophomore
classes he taught last year included kids not only
from China but also from South Korea, Pakistan
and the Philippines.

A familiar face to every graduating student,
Tom has been the Master of Ceremonies at
8 Commencement for the past nine years.

Tom with his
daughter,
Rachel, a
freshman at
CMH this year.

DR. THOMAS NOONAN

Catholic Memorial Principal

Dr. Thomas Noonan, the new principal of Catholic “This is not change for the sake of change, or

Memorial High School, already knew a lot about using technology for the sake of using technology,”

the school before his arrival. After all, he spent 13 says Tom, who already is beginning to look toward

years as a teacher and assistant principal at the school’s next level of strategic planning to

Marquette University High School—one of CMH’s build on the Memorial Propel and Innovation Wing

most prestigious academic and athletic rivals. initiatives.

“I was familiar with CMH, yes,” laughs Tom, who Additionally, this academic year is an accreditation

succeeds former Catholic Memorial principal Bob year for Catholic Memorial, and Tom says the

Hall. “All the indicators pointed to this being a review firm assigned to CMH will help chart the

very strong Catholic community.” school’s direction for the future. Don’t expect a

A product of the public school system and a 1987 completely new set of initiatives, though. The plan
graduate of Nathan Hale High School in West is to keep building on the technology, laboratory
Allis, Tom brings to CMH almost 20 years of and collaborative learning processes already in
education experience in the Archdiocese of place. “That’s a validation of what the planning
Milwaukee following a one-year stint working at a committee, the faculty and other staff members
public school in Neenah. In addition to Marquette have done,” Tom says.

High, his resume includes principal roles at St. Additionally, in this Jubilee Year of Mercy declared

Catherine’s High School in Racine and St. Anthony by Pope Francis, Tom wants to encourage CMH’s

High School in Milwaukee. Tom also holds multiple 665 students to grow in service to the Waukesha

degrees from Marquette University. County community—especially the poor and

“Now I can’t imagine not being in Catholic marginalized—by helping them recognize and
education,” he says. acknowledge how blessed they are to be part of
the Catholic Memorial family.

“To bring together faith and scholarship “This Year of Mercy is ours,” he says. “And we
need to share that.”
is very important to me.”
Tom is a parishoner at St. Charles in Hartland

The educational innovation happening at CMH where he lives with his wife, Claudia and two
daughters, Sarah and Rachel. Tom has the unique
attracted Tom to his new job, particularly the perspective of being the principal of CMH, but
also a current parent, because Rachel is a freshman
Innovation Wing and Memorial Propel, a CMH- and a member of the Class of 2020.
trademarked approach to creative thinking,

problem solving, and based on real-world business

models.

View Dr. Noonan’s Welcome Message
on the CMH YouTube Channel.

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CHRIS ’88 & PAULINE ’87 BERES ROSEKY

Alumni & Alumni Parents

“From the time our children were in preschool, we planned on sending
them to Catholic Memorial High School. We wanted them to attend a high
school that prepared them to be successful in college and beyond, in an
environment that instilled our Catholic values.
Without question, Catholic
Memorial delivered on both.
We encourage all alumni to
attend the Open House to see
for themselves that CMH can
be the right high school for
their family as well.”

Thomas ’14, Chris ’88, Sarah ’16 and Pauline ’87
at Sarah’s graduation in May 2016.

Come see what makes You’re invited to our
CMH such a great place...
Catholic Memorial
• One of three Catholic Schools in WI to offer
International Baccalaureate (IB) classes and OPEN
Advanced Placement AP classes. HOUSE

• Over 80+ sports, clubs, and activities Wednesday, October 26
for students to get involved. 6:00-8:30 p.m.

• Ranked as one of the top three
Athletic Schools in the State.

• Awarded as Wisconsin School of Character.
• Top Awarded Drama program in Wisconsin.

ed1u0 cate. guide. prepare. serve.

Our Lady of Memorial Chapel

CAPSTONE PROJECT APPEAL

GROAMNUNTAIRDCCI-PBHARTE2E0AD1K7ING

CAPSTONE TO A MAGNIFICENT ACCOMPLISHMENT

The addition of the new Our Lady of Memorial Chapel is the final “ta-da”
moment of the Crusading for Excellence Campaign. Together we have
successfully raised over $10 million. Upon reaching $10.8 million, we
will ensure the completion of this most sacred space. It will highlight an
exceptional environment to form disciples.

This campaign capstone is what our effort has been about all along… a
celebration of Catholic high school education in Waukesha County. The
chapel itself reflects this in both the spiritual and physical sense.

LIVING OUR MISSION

By putting the chapel front and center on our campus, this project showcases
our commitment to the Gospel, the Eucharist and each other. As part of the
Catholic Memorial High School community, we are called to develop our
Catholic faith and serve our greater communities. Through prayer and action,
Catholic Memorial High School is a place where students receive a values-rich
education as we fulfill our mission to educate, guide, and prepare students to
serve the Church and the world.

IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Catholic Memorial High School was dedicated in 1949 to remember the 23
young men of St. Joseph’s Parish in Waukesha who gave their lives serving
their country in World War II. Since then, six alumni have been added to this
honor roll.

Construction of the new chapel will include a formal Memorial Wall to honor
the 29 fallen servicemen for whom Catholic Memorial High School is a living
memorial.

HOLDING ONTO OUR LEGACY—LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

The plans for the Our Lady of Memorial Chapel reflect our commitment to
Catholic Identity and the values that are the pillars of The Memorial Way.
Great thought has been given to incorporate elements of our past as well as
the distinctiveness that truly makes CMH unique.

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CATHOLIC MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL’S

Athletic Hall of Fame
CLASS OF 2016 INDUCTEES

Allan Elger John Burke Robert Wolfe

COACH 1949-1957 GIRLS SOCCER COACH CLASS OF 1959
Coach Elger was one of eight
original faculty members (Physical Coach Burke has been the CMH Bob Wolfe was one of three
Education, World History, Family head girls soccer coach since Wolfe brothers to attend CMH
Problems) when CMH opened in 1995. He has led the Crusaders to following brothers Bill and Jerry.
1949. He served as the first head 12 State Championships and has He earned 8 major letters while in
football coach from 1952-1956, the most wins and highest winning school: three in football, two in
the first head baseball coach percentage for a high school girls baseball, two in basketball and
from 1952-1957 and the head varsity coach in Wisconsin history. one in track.
basketball coach from 1950- Not only is Burke a remarkable During Bob’s senior year he was
1954. coach, but he started and co-captain of the football team,
Elger was a Milwaukee Braves volunteers with the TOPSoccer First Team Catholic Conference
Scout from 1953-1965 and program that helps young athletes and honorable mention All-State,
played one season of minor with disabilities. He says the and served as Homecoming King
league ball for Brooklyn Dodgers. TOPSoccer program is the most and Prom King.
He was inducted posthumously important thing he does. Upon graduating from CMH, Bob
with the award being accepted Burke credits his players and their played football at Marquette
by his son, Bill Elger ’70. families for their hard work and University and Carroll College.
incredible support throughout his
12 career.

The Catholic Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame was founded to honor outstanding athletes,
coaches, managers, and other individuals who have made contributions to the winning

tradition of the CMH Crusaders. Congratulations to the 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
who were chosen by a committee comprised of Catholic Memorial alumni and coaches.

Chris Chudzik Julie DeWalt Kallie Nic Weber

CLASS OF 1991 CLASS OF 1991 CLASS OF 1992
Nicholas Weber epitomized all
Chris Chudzik was the captain of Julie DeWalt Kallie was a that is great about wrestling.
all three sports he played. He phenomenal athlete and a great According to his nominators, he
excelled as an all-state football team player during her years was incredibly unassuming, but
player, lettered in football and playing volleyball, basketball, inside he was completely driven
basketball three times each and softball, and participating in track and a “beast” on the mat.
track twice. He was the team’s and field as a Catholic Memorial He lettered in wrestling all four
leading scorer in basketball his Crusader. years at CMH and was named
senior year. Chris was also a fine According to her former coach, first in state his senior year. Nic
student and strong role model for Steph Pribyl, “Julie was never a was the Co-Recipient of the
his peers. hot head, always calm and David Frischmann Award in 1992.
His nominator, Peter Fox ’92, collected, thrilling to watch, great He was also active in cross
said, “As someone who had the to play with, and never clamored country and sailing.
pleasure of throwing passes to for the attention she deserved.” Nic passed away in 2005 and was
him, Chris is the best receiver I Julie resides in Brookfield, WI inducted posthumously with the
ever played with.” with her husband Dave and three award being accepted by his
Today, Chris lives in Idaho with children, Drew, Ethan and brother, Matt Weber ’85.
his wife Melissa and two sons, Adelyn.
Cody and Mason. 13

Joseph Vitale ’56 CMH Athletic Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees
from L to R: Coach John Burke, Matt
Dr. Paul S. Fox Service to Memorial Award
Weber ’85, accepting for his brother, Nic
In gratitude for his dedication and commitment to the Crusader Weber ’92, Julie DeWalt Kallie ’91, Chris
Athletic Program as a faithful volunteer and supporter from Chudzik ’91, Bill Elger ’70, son of Coach Al
1952-present. Elger, Joe Vitale ‘56, and Bob Wolfe ’59.
As a student athlete, Joe was a member of the baseball team and a
fan of all Crusader sports. As a parent, Joe was a committed
member of the Chain Gang for over 10 years and worked with the
Waukesha School District to make fields with lights available during
playoff football practices.
He has been honored with the 1988 CMH Loyalty Award and the
2006 Alumni of the Year Award for significant contributions to the
Crusader Auction, class reunions, various committees and for
continual promotion of CMH to prospective families in Waukesha
County. Joe continues to serve on the Athletic Hall of Fame
Committee and has earned the title of “official CMH historian.”
Joe retired from the Waukesha School District in 1998 after serving
as an educator and principal for 39 years.
As an alumni parent and current grandparent, Joe’s six-decade
support of CMH remains unwavering. Joe and his wife, Louise
(Kissinger) Vitale ’56 are parents of CMH alumni Joseph ’81, Robert
’83 and Thomas ’85.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee who graciously
donated their time and talents to choose this year’s inductees.

Tom Bray ‘84
Dolores Ocampo Brown ‘95

Deb Fitzpatrick ‘80
John Gabelbauer ‘66
Fred Kinateder, Jr. ‘98

Carol Kennedy ‘67
Jeff Krause ‘03
Stephanie Pribyl
Tim Steidl ‘92
Kyle Stoehr ‘92

Mark Tomchek ‘89
Bill Young

Joe Vitale ‘56

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Catholic Memorial High School

Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
2 Tim 4:7

The next Catholic Memorial High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction will be held in 2018. Please fill out
and submit the form below to nominate a worthy athlete, coach, manager, or other individual who has made
contributions to the winning tradition of the CMH Crusaders.

An online nomination form, Hall of Fame by-laws, criteria for nomination and committee information
can be found at: http://catholicmemorial.net/alumni/new-hall-of-fame-info.aspx.

Nominee’s Name: ______________________________________________ Nominee’s Graduation Year: ________

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Nominee’s Address/City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________

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information on nominee’s accomplishments, achievements, athletic performance, specific years, awards, and the person’s character.)

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Fred and Barbara Weber with members of the 1990-1993 CMH Wrestling team at the
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