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The Catholic High School of Baltimore
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Since 1939
November News and Updates from the Office of Alumnae Relations
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Letter from the President
Dear Alumna,
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are especially grateful to our alumnae this Thanksgiving season for your continued support of your Alma Mater. Catholic High kicked off the month of November with an extremely successful Gala. I thank everyone who sponsored the event, donated, and attended, which made the Under the Big Top Gala a night to remember!
Catholic High is hoping for another successful National #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, December 2. This year, we are raising funds to upgrade technology that helps our young women thrive in the classroom. I hope you consider donating to support our amazing students!
Please enjoy this November issue of the Alumnae Monthly Update! I hope to see you at one or more events in the near future!
Lux Tua Luceat,
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Barbara D. Nazelrod, Ph.D. '68
President
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Junior Ring Liturgy in 1984
This month's edition of From the Archives features a group of young women from the Class of 1986 at their Junior Ring Liturgy on December 5, 1984. These young women worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make their day special!
Young women of Catholic High still receive their Catholic High rings in their Junior year, a tradition that dates back to 1968. More details on the Class of 2027's Junior Ring Liturgy can be found in this newsletter!
| | Pictured Left to Right: T. Hederick, K. McGraw, C. Yeater, C. Cihak, D. Budny, O. Branch, S. Johnson, L. Ulrich, E. Heaps, P. Perry, P. Bittner, S. Bonhoff, P. Bridickas, M. Gehrig. | | | |
Cubs Connect Across the Globe
Sometimes you meet Daughters of Catholic High near and far! This was the case for Helen Wiegard Jorgensen '77 and Denise Kaczerowski Waugh '79. Helen and Denise coincidentally met in Portugal during a wine tasting in Évora! ¡Salud!
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Alumnae Ugly Christmas Sweater Social
Get into the Christmas spirit with Catholic High's annual Alumnae Ugly Christmas Sweater Social on Wednesday, December 10 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at our new location, Fallston Barrel House!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 alumnae wearing the best ugliest Christmas sweaters. Enjoy heavy appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, raffles, a cash bar, and more. We ask that our guests contribute a $10 donation at the door!
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Alumnae Association Christmas Collection
Are you looking for ways to give back to the community this Christmas season? The Alumnae Association is collecting winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks of all sizes/ages for the North East Housing Initiative's annual Christmas Event on Saturday, December 13 on Catholic High's Western Campus. All donations will benefit members of the Belair-Edison community during the Christmas season!
Shop on Amazon and have all donations delivered directly to Catholic High with the ATTN: Mission Office. The deadline for donations is Wednesday, December 10.
Thank you for your help in supporting the Belair-Edison community — the neighborhood that Catholic High has called "home" for 87 years and counting!
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We are just weeks away from our largest giving event of the year! Thank you so much for your donations to help us make Christmas special for the children and senior citizens that we will support this year. If you wish to assist with our outreach but it slipped your mind, it’s not too late! We are still in need of Weis and Walmart gift cards. Please send all gift cards to the address 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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Did you participate in the Curley Blackfriars?Curley's Alumni Association is hosting a small reception for all Blackfriars Theatre alumni prior to opening night of their Spring Musical! This reception is open to anyone who has ever participated in Curley's shows over the past 50 years: actors, actresses, costume makers, musicians, stage crew, set designers, etc.
These productions would not have been possible without the eager participation of Curley's loyal Catholic High supporters!
Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served until curtain time. Complimentary drinks will be available at intermission. Show tickets will be available for purchase at the box office or online.
Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Curley Conference Center, adjacent to the auditorium
Spring Musical Title: TBA
Please RSVP at the contacts below!
Brian Dempsey: Briguy118118@gmail.com or
Brian Petr: bpetr1204@gmail.com
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National GivingTuesday - December 2, 2025
Join us on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, global GivingTuesday, by making a donation to Catholic High to advance our technology for our young women's success in the classroom! Technology is a constant in the academic life of our young women. We are counting on you to invest in technology upgrades that help our students thrive!
Help us reach our ambitious goal of $50,000 to completely replace the school's outdated internet infrastructure!
Make your donation on December 2 through the donation form on our website or by mailing a check to TCHS with the memo, GivingTuesday!
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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 1975 - 50th Reunion | |
The Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th Reunion at the Catholic High Wine Tasting & Dinner on Sunday, March 15 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
More details are forthcoming!
| | | | Class of 1995 Celebrates 35th Reunion | Congratulations to members of the Class of 1995 who celebrated their 35th Reunion at the Under the Big Top Gala on Friday, November 14! We thank these Daughters of Catholic High for sharing this special milestone with us! | | | | 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. | | | |
Cubs in the Community
On November 13, our young women took a trip to the The Franciscan Center of Baltimore to serve the local community! These Cubs made over 500 lunches for the neighborhood and schools in the surrounding area, assisted guests with their shopping needs, and organized clothes for the clothing closet.
Our students also had the pleasure of volunteering with alumna, Ann Heether '58, and catching up with the Assistant Executive Director of the Franciscan Center and Catholic High Board Member, Rev. Angela Hall!
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Junior Rings Shining Brightly!
The Class of 2027 officially became upperclassmen on Wednesday, November 19 as they received their beautiful green and gold Catholic High rings at the Junior Ring Liturgy!
We were honored to welcome Friar Chris Dudek, OFM, from Archbishop Curley High School to preside over the celebration. Centered on the theme, Strength in Sisterhood, the liturgy highlighted the deep bonds within the Class of 2027. As our Juniors placed their sparkling rings on their fingers, they embraced a lasting symbol of sisterhood and tradition.
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Cubs Celebrate National French Week
Earlier this month, our Cubs celebrated National French Week! National French Honor Society students sold delicious treats during lunches that were donated from Pâtisserie Poupon. All proceeds directly benefitted the Maryland Food Bank! Bon appétit!
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Mrs. Beth Frevel
Coordinator of Special Events & Alumnae Relations
The Catholic High School of Baltimore
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