The Catholic High School of Baltimore
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Since 1939
September News and Updates from the Office of Alumnae Relations
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Letter from the President
Dear Alumna,
Catholic High welcomed our students back for the 2022-2023 school year on August 29! The summer went by in the blink of eye, but we are excited and looking forward to many of our school events as well as celebrating the next graduating class of 2023!
Fall is a busy time at Catholic High as we welcome alumnae, students, and prospective families to our amazing school for various recruitment and fundraising events. We kick off our event season on Saturday, October 8 with our 3rd annual Homecoming Fall Festival outside on our Western Campus from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., followed by our Open House on October 22 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Then in November, Catholic High hosts the Starry Night Gala on Saturday, November 12 from 6:00 - 11:00 PM at the Boumi Shrine Center. I hope you join us to support the continued education and empowerment of our young women!
As we begin this school year, it fills me with pride as a Daughter of Catholic High to watch our students walk through the same halls as we did for four years, and emerge as empowered young women! In this issue of the Alumnae Monthly Update, please enjoy reading about the great traditions that continue at Catholic High and reflect on the many activities that took place during September. I look forward to seeing you at a Catholic High event this year!
Lux Tua Luceat,
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Barbara D. Nazelrod, Ph.D. '68
President
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From Typewriters to Chromebooks |
In this edition of From the Archives, Catholic High young women work diligently on their typing assignments! Sr. Thomasine helps familiarize the students with the use of business machines such as the typewriter in the Office Practice course.
Today's Catholic High students have traded in typewriters for brand-new Chromebook laptops! They also have the opportunity to take courses such as Data Visualization, and 21st Century Technology, and assist the Technology Department with tech support.
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First Day of School
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces back to school in August! Students also enjoyed the first of many Sundae Mondays this school year.
Catholic High extends a special thanks to Mr. Chris Compton, Jr., JV Basketball Coach and owner of Workforce Concepts, for sponsoring the first Sundae Monday!
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Students Earn College Board Recognition
Juniors, Grace Kamau and Isabella Steinmetz earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Grace and Isabella earned this award by excelling on their PSAT/AP Exams. Read more about their achievements on our website!
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Junior Appointed to Anne Arundel County Youth Advisory Council
Catholic High congratulates Ava Frederick '24 on being appointed to the Anne Arundel County Youth Advisory Council! This council advises the County Executive on matters important to the youth in the county, and testifies to the county council on issues concerning youth. Last Tuesday, Ava attended the County Council meeting to witness the codification of the Council into Anne Arundel County Code.
Ava is a member of the Law and Leadership program at Catholic High. Way to let your light shine, Ava!
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Hello Day Tradition
On September 23, the Catholic High community celebrated our traditional Hello Day to welcome Freshmen and transfer students! Seniors greeted the Freshmen and Cub Buddies in the morning with matching shirts to wear throughout the day. At lunch, Seniors gave baskets filled with candy and gifts to their Freshmen and Cub Buddies. At the end of the day, laughter filled the auditorium as Student Council and Faculty members put on creative skits for the school community!
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Calling all Cub Soccer players! Dust off your cleats and join Catholic High for our Alumnae Soccer Game as part of our Homecoming Weekend Festivities on Saturday, October 8! Alumnae will separate into even and odd year teams based on graduating years. We hope to see you for a friendly game of soccer and to catch up with your teammates.
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Homecoming Fall Festival
Alumnae, family, and friends are invited to our 3rd annual Homecoming Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Catholic High's Western Campus!
Interested in becoming a vendor? All vendors must submit a Vendor Reservation Form and payment to reserve your table.
Click the button below for more information and to register!
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Alumnae Memorial Mass
Catholic High is hosting our annual Alumnae Memorial Mass on Saturday, October 29 in the Sr. Francis Marie Yocum, OSF Auditorium. Light fare will be served in the Dining Hall at 2:00 p.m. and the memorial candle-lighting ceremony begins at 3:45 p.m. followed by Mass at 4:00 p.m.
We invite you to join your classmates and family members to honor the deceased alumnae from Catholic High, Seton High, and IND. We will light a candle for each alumna who passed away between October 2021 and September 30, 2022.
Please RSVP by October 14 using the button below and kindly forward this invitation to the family members and friends of the deceased alumnae.
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The Alumnae Christmas/Giving Project |
Hello, to all of our wonderful donors to the Alumnae Christmas and Giving Project!
Below is a list of places who received donations from the Project from June through August this year:
- Assisi House
- Angels Supporting Our Troops
- Soup for the Soul
- Family Crisis Center
- Archdiocesan Grief Ministry
Before the beginning of the school year, the Giving Project filled 81 backpacks with school supplies and athletic shoes that were donated to the Family Crisis Center and two Title 1 Schools.
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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Alumna Tackles Veterinary Medicine in the West Indies |
Veterinary student, Gabrielle Cruse '18, recently received her White Coat from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies!
At her White Coat Ceremony, Gabby had the opportunity to hear from guest speaker, Dr. Ruby Perry, DVM, Dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. "It was really great to have her speak to us about her experiences and hear her advice about becoming the best doctors we can be!" said Gabby.
Gabby will study on the island for 6 terms (3 years) and complete her clinical year at a veterinary school in the United States. Way to let your light shine, Gabby!
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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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Starry Night Gala
Join us for our Starry Night Gala on Saturday, November 12 from 6:00 - 11:00 PM at the Boumi Shrine Center!
Enjoy a sit down dinner, open bar, silent auction, live auction and so much more! We thank you in advance for supporting the continued education and empowerment of our young women!
Event Address
The Boumi Shrine Center
5050 King Avenue, Rosedale, MD 21237
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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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