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The Catholic High School of Baltimore
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Since 1939
April News and Updates from the Office of Alumnae Relations
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Letter from the President
Dear Alumna,
Spring is always a busy yet exciting time at Catholic High as we wrap up the school year with many of our end of year traditions! We look forward to celebrating our students at the Miss Catholic High Assembly, honoring Mary at May Crowning, and saying one last goodbye to the Class of 2026 at the Senior Picnic and Farewell. In less than a month, the Class of 2026 will graduate at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen and will officially become alumnae of The Catholic High School of Baltimore!
This edition of the Alumnae Monthly Update shares many alumnae highlights and upcoming reunions. You will also find ways to stay connected and support Catholic High by participating in our Spring Fling on next Friday and annual Cub Classic Golf Outing in June. Thank you for all you do to support our mission of empowering young women!
Lux Tua Luceat,
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Barbara D. Nazelrod, Ph.D. '68
President
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Junior Prom in 2006
This month's edition of From the Archives features Maria Miles '07 and Sarah Brady '07 sharing a smile at their Junior Prom in 2006. The prom was held at Martin's North Point with the theme Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend.
We wish our Class of 2027 a beautiful evening in the Enchanted Forest at their Junior Prom tonight at Boumi Shrine Center.
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Alumna Set to Serve Our Country
Congratulations to Hailey Mahala '24 who recently enlisted in the Maryland National Guard as a 31B Military Police Soldier! Hailey will ship out to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in September for 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training. Upon her return in January, Hailey plans to complete the Maryland State Trooper Academy. We are so proud of Hailey's commitment to serving her country and community!
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Kathy Wielech Patterson's '83 Baltimore roots have played a major role in her writing career! She has recently published Killer Sillage under the pen name Kat LaGue. Killer Sillage is the first book in a cozy mystery series, which takes place right here in Baltimore. The series follows Clare Buchowski, owner of a Fells Point perfume shop called Good Scents, who has a knack for finding herself in the middle of murder investigations. The second book in the series, Savage Gourmand, will be released soon while the third book, A Murderous Accord, is already underway! Kathy's books blend mystery with a love of fragrance, food, and the city. Kathy even mentions that Baltimore readers may recognize a few familiar places and flavors along the way.
Her creative background and graphic design degree from MICA has helped her design book covers and promotional items for her novels.
Prior to writing fiction, Kathy and her husband co-authored three books on Baltimore restaurants and the Chesapeake Bay. She is currently loving the challenge of Fiction writing and looks forward to writing many more books in her new series!
Check out Kathy's series on Amazon below!
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Three Alumnae Speak at College & Career Presentation
Catholic High was thrilled to welcome back Emma Lyles '21, Kayleigh Eckles '20, and Tochi Nwachinemere '20 for a College and Career Panel on April 13! These three alumnae have truly let their light shine since graduating and were excited to share their recent experience with our young women.
Emma completed her undergraduate degree at Stevenson University in three years and is currently attending law school at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Kayleigh studied mathematics at Saint Joseph's University and is now working as an Audit Staff member at the Big Four accounting firm, Deloitte. Tochi graduated from UMBC with a degree in Biological Sciences and is currently majoring in Neuroscience at Rutgers University to prepare for medical school.
We are so grateful to these inspiring alumnae for returning to empower the next generation of Catholic High young women to pursue their passions with confidence!
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Class of 1976 Set to Celebrate 50th Reunion at Graduation
Members of the Class of 1976 are invited to celebrate their 50th Reunion at the Class of 2026's Baccalaureate Liturgy and Commencement Exercises on Tuesday, May 26 at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Alumnae will receive a special "50 Year" green and gold pin to mark such a significant milestone.
Please RSVP to Beth Frevel, Coordinator of Alumnae Relations, at bfrevel@thecatholichighschool.org if you wish to attend!
| | | | The Alumnae Giving Project | |
During the month of April, we received a lovely thank you letter from the Archdiocese of Baltimore Grief Ministry and part of the letter states, "Please accept our sincere gratitude for the Giant gift cards to support our work. We are grateful to the TCHS Alumnae Giving Project for your long-standing and faithful support. Your continued generosity reflects a deep commitment to compassion, justice, and care for our most vulnerable neighbors."
The first picture shows the items that were used to fill 60 Easter goodie bags for retired nuns at Stella Maris. The second picture reveals the finished Easter goodie bags that were delivered to a nursing home for the 35 residents who have no family.
If you are interested in participating, please reach out to the contact info below!
Fondly,
Bonnie Lee '60
Contact Information
Bonita (Bonnie) Lee '60
1781 Brookview Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
(h) 410-284-1520
(c) 410-908-3563
bonnielee@verizon.net
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Purchase Tickets to Spring Fling!
As we look forward to bright sunny days ahead, we are now opening ticket sales for our annual Spring Fling on Friday, May 1!
Join Catholic High and the Athletic Boosters' Club for a fun evening of raffles, games, open bar, and delicious food including, pit turkey/beef, steamed shrimp, and more!
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Cub Classic Golf Outing Registration Now Open!
Hit the greens with Catholic High on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 for Catholic High's 15th annual Golf Outing. The Cub Classic will take place at our new location, Rocky Point Golf Course! Registration includes a continental breakfast, golf cart, on-course refreshments and lunch.
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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, promoting the school, volunteering at events, and much more! The Executive Board holds meetings 3-4 times a year.
If you would like to serve on the Alumnae Association Executive Board, please contact Beth Frevel or visit the Alumnae page for more information.
| | | Class of 2000 - 25th Reunion | |
The Class of 2000 is celebrating its 25th Reunion on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Massoni's Italian Restaurant (8833 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236).
Guests will pay for their own check. Please RSVP to Amanda George Trapani '00 at amanda.trapani82@gmail.com.
| | | | Class of 1986 - 40th Reunion | |
The Class of 1986 is celebrating its 40th Reunion on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Liberatore's Perry Hall from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.! The cost is $35 per person and includes heavy Hors d'oeuvres and a small donation to Catholic High. Look forward to a cash bar, basket raffle, and lay downs!
Please RSVP by July 1, 2026 to Debbie Sadler Assaro '86 at debassaro@comcast.net or Tina Zielinski Schildgen '86 at tinas@mamsonline.com.
Please pay by Venmo by July 1, 2026 to Cristina DelCieilo Wilson '86 @Cristina-Wilson420.
| | | | If you are having a class reunion or planning a class reunion, please contact Beth Frevel with the names of your Reunion Committee and Chair 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! | | | 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. | | | |
Exploring the Archives
Catholic High had the pleasure of welcoming Sr. Helen Jacobson '66 and her lay associate, Ms. Alexis Jeminez who traveled from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Our Lady of Angels Motherhouse to speak with students in our Law & Leadership in the Franciscan Tradition Program.
Both Sr. Helen and Ms. Jeminez discussed the rich history of the Franciscan Sisters and highlighted the importance of archives in order to tell a story. It is inspiring to know that our young women are living history of our beloved institution!
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Catholic High Recognizes Distinctive Scholars
Congratulations to Heidi Darmafall '26, Audrey Schmitt '26, and Emily Southard '26, who are recognized as this year's Archdiocesan Distinctive Scholars! These three young women were honored at the 34th annual Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Distinctive Scholars Convocation on April 16.
We are so proud of Heidi, Audrey, and Emily for their outstanding academic accomplishments and service to our school community!
| | Left to Right: Heidi Darmafall '26, Emily Southard '26, and Audrey Schmitt '26 | | | |
Sharing Our Talents
Recently, the Catholic High Choir traveled to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center to sing for the doctors, nurses, staff members, and visitors on their outdoor patio. We are so proud of our young women for sharing their talents with the St. Joseph Medical Center community!
| | | | Middle School Visit Opportunities | |
Catholic High is excited to welcome prospective students this Summer to learn more about our academic and extracurricular programs! Spread the news about our Summer Workshop opportunities for middle school girls:
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Mrs. Beth Frevel
Coordinator of Special Events & Alumnae Relations
The Catholic High School of Baltimore
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