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The Catholic High School of Baltimore
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Since 1939
February News and Updates from the Office of Alumnae Relations
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Letter from the President
Dear Alumna,
The Catholic High community began the month of February by celebrating Black History Month and raising funds for Catholic High's Green & Gold Fund at the annual Valentine's Day Dance-A-Thon. On February 27, we had the pleasure of welcoming new Daughters of Catholic High, the Class of 2030, at our Welcome Soirée! As Spring approaches, I extend an invitation for you to join us at our annual Wine Tasting & Dinner and this year's Spring production, Frozen, The Broadway Musical. I look forward to seeing you at one or more of our events this Spring!
Lux Tua Luceat,
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Barbara D. Nazelrod, Ph.D. '68
President
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Bonjour!
This month's edition of From the Archives features Sr. Carmelia teaching French II students in 1955!
This year, we are proud to announce that Mrs. Genevieve Younes, French Teacher, is Catholic High’s nominee for the 2026 Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Independent School Teacher of the Year Award! A beloved member of the World Languages Department, Mrs. Younes teaches French with a passion that brings joy, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning into the classroom!
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First-Year College Student Wins First Place in Competition
Sofia Schisler '25, a current freshman at University of Maryland, recently took home 1st Place with her all-freshman team in the University of Maryland Deloitte National Undergraduate Case Competition! Her team will represent UMD at the national competition in Texas in March. Sofia is a proud member of the Interdisciplinary Business Honors Program at UMD and thanks the program for allowing her to partake in such a formative experience!
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Future Researcher
Magdalen (Maggie) Ruth '24 is a sophomore at UMBC majoring in Biological Sciences with minors in Chemistry and Music. Now entering her fourth semester, she has balanced rigorous coursework with hands-on research as an undergraduate researcher in the Koirala Lab, where she works on identifying potential antiviral therapy targets for viruses in the Picornaviridae family.
In addition to her lab work, Maggie has presented her research at two scientific conferences, one at UMBC and another in San Antonio, TX, gaining invaluable experience in the scientific community. Her college journey has been strongly supported by the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which has provided not only financial assistance, but also mentorship, academic coaching, research opportunities, and travel funding.
Through the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, Maggie has grown as a student and researcher, gaining confidence and realizing that a future in STEM is both achievable and exciting. Her continued success at UMBC reflects the strong academic foundation fostered in the classroom at Catholic High!
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During the month of February, the Alumnae Giving Project reached out to two groups to help them celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Goodie bags were delivered to 56 retired sisters who are being cared for at Stella Maris. We received a lovely thank you card with the assurance that Catholic High alumnae are being remembered in their daily prayers.
Goodie bags were also delivered to a nursing home for 35 of their residents who have no family. The bags were filled with candy, crackers, chips, cereal bars and cookies for all to enjoy!
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 the 109th production, Godspell! 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 in February 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: Godspell
Please RSVP at the contacts below!
Brian Dempsey: Briguy118118@gmail.com or
Brian Petr: bpetr1204@gmail.com
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Purchase Tickets to the Wine Tasting!
Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. for Catholic High's annual Wine Tasting & Dinner! Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner and sample various wines throughout the afternoon. Don't miss out on our lay-downs, raffle auction, mystery wines, and more!
You must be 21 years or older to sample wines.
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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.
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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.
If you would like to donate towards a class gift, you can do so on the checkout page when you purchase your ticket!
| | | | 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. | | | |
Catholic High Earns Silver Distinction on AP Honor Roll
We are proud to announce that Catholic High has earned Silver distinction on the College Board's AP Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver strong results for students while expanding access to advanced academic opportunities. This achievement reflects Catholic High’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence!
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Frozen, The Broadway Musical
The cold and icy weather has us getting ready for our upcoming production of Frozen, The Broadway Musical! Join us on March 20 and 21 as Princess Anna sets off on an unforgettable journey to rescue her kingdom from Elsa’s uncontrollable ice powers—and an everlasting winter.
Purchase tickets at the link below!
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Swim Champions!
Congratulations to the Varsity Swimming Team on becoming the 2025-2026 IAAM "C" Conference Champions! After an exciting back-and-forth meet, the team came out on top and brought home the hardware. We are so proud of our Cubs!
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Mrs. Beth Frevel
Coordinator of Special Events & Alumnae Relations
The Catholic High School of Baltimore
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