The Catholic High School of Baltimore
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April News and Updates from the Office of Alumnae Relations
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Letter from the President
Dear Alumna,
I hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday with your family and friends! It is hard to believe that in less than a month, the Class of 2022 will graduate at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen and will officially become alumnae of The Catholic High School of Baltimore.
Many of our Senior events are well underway. Next week, Miss Catholic High, Bryanna Vidal, will have the honor of crowning the Blessed Mother at the May Crowning †a long-lasting tradition at Catholic High.
This edition of the Alumnae Monthly Update showcases the many accomplishments of our students. You will also find ways to stay connected and support Catholic High. I look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!
Lux Tua Luceat,
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Barbara D. Nazelrod, Ph.D. '68
President
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In this month's edition of From the Archives, we highlight the Sodality Prefect in 1966 who crowned the Blessed Mother on the front lawn surrounded by the school community. The Sodality was a group of young women who honored the Blessed Mother.
At the time, the Sodality Prefect was given the honor to crown Mary. Pictured is Emma Grove Burdeaux '65, crowning the Blessed Mother. More recently, Miss Catholic High now has this prestigious honor.
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Miss Catholic High Assembly |
On Thursday, April 28, Catholic High held the annual Miss Catholic High Assembly which recognizes each Student of the Month throughout the school year. At the end of the assembly, the Students of the Year are announced along with the Senior, Miss Catholic High, who has the honor of crowning the Blessed Mother during the May Crowning Procession.
Congratulations to the Students of the Year and Miss Catholic High 2022!
Freshman of the Year - Sofia Schisler
Sophomore of the Year - Grace Kamau
Junior of the Year - Emporia Culhane
Miss Catholic High - Bryanna Vidal
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At the beginning of April, Catholic High's Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) students embarked on two different out-of-state field trips, their first since the beginning of the pandemic. TCHS Art Seniors flew to Chicago, IL for their Senior Art Trip while the remaining choir, band, theatre, and dance students traveled via coach buses to Orlando, FL for critiques. We look forward to more learning experiences such as these field trips next year! |
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Mathletes Team Places 1st in the Nation |
Catholic High is pleased to announce that our Mathletes Team placed 1st in the Nation in the Catholic Math League Tournament! Catholic High was the only school in Maryland to place in the Top 25.
Senior, Veronica Schmidt, placed 1st nationally with a total of 97/100 correct answers on all four tests. Veronica Schmidt '22, Tracy Anne Tan '23, and Stella Colantuno '23 also received 1st place for the team title. Overall, Catholic High had 5 students place in the Top 50 of the individual competition.
We are so proud of all our Mathletes who competed this season!
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Catholic High Exceeds 80th Anniversary Campaign Goal |
On the evening of April 7, Catholic High celebrated the closing of our 3-year 80th Anniversary Campaign! We are overwhelmed with gratitude as we closed out this campaign on a high note.
This multi-year effort funded the 1.3 million-dollar renovation of the Western Campus in addition to completing the Biomedical Simulation Lab and strengthening our endowment for scholarships and financial aid.
With over 660 benefactors such as yourself, Catholic High exceeded our $4,000,000 goal and raised a total of $4,394,602 †the highest total ever raised in Catholic High history!
Names of donors to the 80th Anniversary Campaign are displayed in the Dr. Barbara D. Nazelrod '68 Gallery on our new 80th Donor Wall. We also recognized 60 donors who purchased trees in honor or in memory of a loved one to beautify our new Western Campus. Those names are now displayed on our beautiful Tree of Donors.
Your gifts truly make a difference and support our mission to empower young women through a superior education!
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The Alumnae Giving Project |
At the end of March, the Giving Project lost a very important and faithful volunteer, Veronica Annarino '56 (Ronnie to most of us), who made phone calls to alumnae on behalf of the Project for the past 13 years. She will most definitely be missed by many, in a multitude of different capacities. She loved TCHS with all her heart! God bless you, Ronnie!
During the past month, we donated items requested by service members overseas to Angels Supporting your Troops. We also donated shoes, used clothing, and packaged food for the homeless and low income families for Assisi House. Additionally, we made 50 goodie bags for Easter to give to the retired nuns at Villa Asssumpta as well as plastic eggs containing a small piece of candy for Soup for the Soulâs Easter Egg Hunt. It truly was a busy April!
If you are interested in helping the Alumnae Giving Project throughout the year, please contact Bonnie Lee '60.
I appreciate your help, as always,
Bonita (Bonnie) Lee '60
1781 Brookview Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
410-284-1520
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Kick off your summer at the Crazy Tuna with Catholic High! Join us for our last social of the year on June 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy good food and a great time with classmates!
RSVP at the link below.
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TCHS Will Recognize the Class of 1972 at Graduation |
Now that we are back to a sense of normalcy, we are excited to welcome the Class of 1972 to this year's Baccalaureate Liturgy and Commencement Ceremony in honor of their 50th reunion!
If you are a member of Class of 1972 and wish to attend Graduation on May 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, please email Mrs. Beth Frevel at bfrevel@thecatholichighschool.org.
All attendees will receive a special 50th Year pin.
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The Prayer Corner is open on our website and ready to welcome your prayer intentions. All intentions should be emailed to our Director of Mission, Sr. Ann Dutrow, OSF: adutrow@thecatholichighschool.org
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If you are having a class reunion or planning a class reunion, please contact Beth Frevel with the Chair names of the your Reunion Committee at bfrevel@thecatholichighschool.org. Please include the date, time, and place in your email. If you wish to have your reunion at Catholic High, please call Mrs. Frevel (410.732.6200 ext. 1215) in order to coordinate the date with the school calendar. Thank you!
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Seeking Class Ambassadors! |
Catholic High is seeking Class Ambassadors to keep your fellow classmates up-to-date with reunions, events, and more! If you are interested in becoming a Class Ambassador, please contact Beth Frevel at bfrevel@thecatholichighschool.org.
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Cub Classic Golf Outing
Join Catholic High and friends for a day of fun at our annual Cub Classic Golf Outing on Monday, June 20 at Sparrows Point Country Club!
NEW THIS YEAR - The Golf Ball Drop
Purchase a numbered golf ball for a chance to win $100, $250, or $500! At the start of the event, golf balls purchased will be dropped onto the putting green from a cherry picker. The owners of the three golf balls in, or closest, to the hole win!
- 1 ball for $10 OR 3 balls for $20
- The ball landing in or closest to the hole will win $500. Second closest will win $250. Third closest will win $100.
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Balls will be dropped at the Cub Classic on June 20, 2022. Winners need not be present to win.
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Shop Our Online Store!
Have you browsed through our online store recently? All items in the store can be customized to your liking. And the best part ⯠it ships directly to your home!
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Join the Alumnae Association Executive Board
The Alumnae Association is responsible for planning Alumnae Socials throughout the year, promoting the school, volunteering at events, and much more! The Executive Board holds meetings 3-4 times a year.
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Shop on AmazonSmile
Did you know that when you shop for the holidays or year round at AmazonSmile, they donate to The Catholic High School of Baltimore?
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Mrs. Beth Frevel
Coordinator of Special Events & Alumnae Relations
The Catholic High School of Baltimore
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