Cardinal Ritter High School Alumni Newsletter
June 2020
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Message from the President of Cardinal Ritter
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Dear Raider Alumni,
What a difficult time it was for our newest alumni. The Class of 2020 joined our list of outstanding alumni on May 29, 2020. We will host the official ceremony on July 24
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at 7:00 PM. Please join us virtually to watch the event.
I want to take a minute to thank all who have joined our list of Campaign Donors. It is not too late to help us with our Capital Campaign that is focused on safety and expansion of classrooms. In the unprecedented time, I am so thankful for your generosity. If you would like more information on the Campaign, please email or call me and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you.
Lastly, as we experienced unrest in our cities and neighborhoods, please know that words cannot express how saddened we are by the anger and fear that so many have felt because of racism that exists. Please join us in this prayer to end racism.
PRAYER TO END RACISM
God of love and justice, St. Paul proclaimed that “there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. May we be emboldened by your living Word to rid the world of the sin of discrimination in our attitudes and actions. Help us to seek the unity that Paul saw so clearly so that all forms of injustice will cease. Grant us the courage and determination to be prophets of peace. May we welcome one another as brothers and sisters, rooted in your everlasting love. Amen.
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Message from the President of the Alumni Association
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Hello fellow alumni,
As alumni, we are called to show support of each other as well as our alma mater through prayer, recruitment, and financial contributions. The motto of “Dare to be Different” is not just a phrase. It is a reminder to always be yourself and to celebrate those around you for who they are. One of the greatest gifts I received was being a part of a diverse student body at Cardinal Ritter. I pray we all remain healthy and safe. Please join me in this.
It is difficult to make plans right now, but if your class graduation year ends in 0 or 5, it is your year for a reunion. Planning can feel a little daunting even in regular circumstances so the more help the better. Identifying a plan and a back-up plan soon would be good. Some classes have postponed until next year already, but working to be connected online can build some community in the time being. If you are interested in helping plan your class reunion please contact Katie Murphy Waggoner
(CR ’92), Alumni Relations and Special Events Coordinator,
kwaggoner@cardinalritter.org
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Do you have any memories to share about your time at Cardinal Ritter? Was there someone who made a positive impact on you and your classmates? We would love to hear from you. You can send me an email sharing these experiences or submit them to the website using the link below.
This newsletter is meant to inform fellow alumni of the great things you are doing but remember we need your help in order to do so!
What you have been up to? Fill us in on your travels, life experiences, achievements, volunteer work, etc.
You can submit news directly to
Katie Murphy Waggoner
. If you see a former classmate too humble to toot their own horn, share it for them!
Claire Carr Maxson ('97)
President of Cardinal Ritter Alumni Association
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The Sister Rita Vukovic Guidance Center
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Whether she was hitting half-court shots or letting you know that your skirt was too short, we all have memories of this wonderful lady! When you hear Cardinal Ritter, Sr. Rita is the first person that comes to mind. Well, we want her name to be one of the first you see when walking into Cardinal Ritter High School, but we need help from you to ensure this happens. Please take a look at the
proposed sketches
and
giving opportunities
and consider helping us honor her in this special way.
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Although their senior year didn't end like it was supposed to, these college graduates' hard work and achievement should not go unnoticed! Congrats Raiders...we are PROUD of you!
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Jim Melton (CR'16)
graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. He is looking to pursue a career in Graphic Design.
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Valerie Hummer (CR'16)
graduated from Marian University with a nursing degree this semester. She will begin her nursing career at IU Health Methodist at the end of this month on the Cardiac Med-Surg Floor.
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Elizabeth Klaas (CR'16)
graduated from Rose Holman Institute of Technology this Spring. She is going to
attend graduate school for a Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Florida.
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Alex Downard (CR '16)
graduated from Manchester University with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Alex will be working for MKS in Fort Wayne in Community and Business Development.
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Sarah Adolay (CR'16)
graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.
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Carter
Grzegorzewski (CR'16)
graduated from Wittenberg University with a
Major in Entrepreneurship and Minor in Communication. He is in the process of getting his real estate license and becoming a full time realtor.
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Morgan Eifert (CR'16)
graduated from the University of Dayton with a double major of Accounting and Finance. She will be working for
PricewaterhouseCoopers in Cincinnati this fall.
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Keith Owen (CR'16)
graduated from Wabash College with a Religion Degree. He is looking to pursue a Master's of Divinity.
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Delaney McKee (CR'16)
graduated from IU with a Public Financial Mangement Degree and a Business Certificate. She has accepted a position as a financial service representative with Charles Schwab.
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Brianna Rainho (CR'16)
graduated from IUPUI with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work as well as a Child Abuse and Neglect Certificate. She has accepted a position with The Villages of Indiana as a Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager.
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Brian Dade (CR'16)
graduated from Millikin University with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.
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Micah Foy (CR'16)
graduated from IU Kelley School of Business with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Business Analytics. She will be working for General Mills in Minneapolis.
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Morgan Warnock (CR'16)
graduated from The Univeristy of Dayton with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. She is going to pursue her Master's Degree in Sports Management at UIndy in the fall
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Annie McCall (CR'16)
graduated from UIndy with a Major in Nursing and a Minor in Spanish. She is working as an RN at Riley Children's Hospital on the trauma/surgical unit.
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Nick Leverenz (CR'16)
graduated from IUPUI with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor
in military science and public safety management.
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Max Wehrle (CR'16)
graduated from Creighton University with a Finance Degree. He is currently working in project development but would like to start his own business also.
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Madeleine Easley (CR'16)
graduated from IU with a Bachelor of Science in Law & Public Policy. She joined the Peace Corps and her plans are delayed a bit because of COVID but will be going to Tonga to teach English to Elementary school-aged children.
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RAIDERS MAKING THE GRADE
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY:
Emma Houston (CR'16), Joevita Weah (CR'16), Abbey Webb (CR'19), Jenna Purichia (CR '18), Leda Turpen (CR'17), and Julia Keesling (CR'16)
were all on the Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester.
Emma Houston (CR'16)
from Depauw was also selected into
Phi Beta Kappa Society. Phi Beta Kappa honors the best and brightest liberal arts and sciences undergraduates from 290 top schools across the nation through a highly selective, merit-based invitation process.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA:
Mary Adams (CR'97) was
named to the President's Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 GPA for the Spring 2020 semester.
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Don't miss the CRHS Golf Outing on
Saturday, October 10th
at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Get your foursome together and get
signed up
today! Sponsorship opportunities are also available...email
Katie Murphy Waggoner
for details.
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ALUMNI BASEBALL & SOFTBALL GAMES
Let's Play Ball...FINALLY! We want to get together on
Saturday, July 18th
and play some baseball and softball. We'd also like to recognize the Seniors that didn't get to play their final High School season as well. Let Dave Scott (dscott@cardinalritter.org) or Nate Heim (nheim@cardinalritter.org) know if you can make it so we can plan accordingly.
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If your class year ends in a 5 or 0, it's your year to plan a Class Reunion! We had a couple scheduled in June that have been pushed back. There are things we can do to start planning without setting a date. Please reach out and I'll help you get started! Email me at kwaggoner@cardinalritter.org. Here are the two we have scheduled at this point:
Class of 1970
- 50th Reunion
Original Date - June 19, 2020
RESCHEDULE DATE - JUNE 25, 2021
Class of 1980
- 40th Reunion
Original Date - June 27, 2020
RESCHEDULE DATE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
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Cardinal Ritter High School
3360 West 30th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
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