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The Catholic High School of Baltimore
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Since 1939
December News and Updates from the Office of Alumnae Relations
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Letter from the President
Dear Alumna,
Merry Christmas! I hope you and your loved ones had a relaxing and joyful Christmas together. As I reflect on this season of giving, I am overwhelmed with your generosity and support of Catholic High. You have shown your support of this institution in many ways such as voting us Best Private High School for Girls for the fourth consecutive year, contributing on GivingTuesday, and donating winter accessories for our Belair-Edison neighbors. May you continue to bring joy to those you encounter and to embrace our Franciscan values in the new year. Enjoy reading through our Alumnae Monthly Update to catch up on the many alumnae and school activities that took place in December. I encourage you to stay connected to Catholic High by attending our events in 2026!
I wish you a very Happy and Blessed New Year!
Lux Tua Luceat,
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Barbara D. Nazelrod, Ph.D. '68
President
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Christmas Thespians
This month's edition of From the Archives features the newly organized Drama Guild in 1944 which made its first appearance in a Christmas Playlet, Veronica's Reward. The Glee Club was also showcased in the playlet and added beauty to the Christmas show.
Catholic High's Theatre Department is excited to present the 2026 Spring Musical, Frozen! Mark your calendars for the two shows on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21!
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2018 Graduate Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare List
Congratulations to Courtney Cavin '18, Co-founder and COO of Astek Diagnostics, who was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare List! Her four-year-old startup company built a benchtop analyzer that identifies the presence of bacterial infections in urine and determines whether it can be treated with an antibiotic within the hour. Courtney's company has raised $10 million in funding.
Way to Let Your Light Shine, Courtney!
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Alumnae Ugly Sweater Success
The Alumnae Ugly Christmas Sweater Social held on December 10 was a huge success and was our biggest turnout yet! It was a wonderful time catching up with classmates and enjoying the Christmas season together. The ugly sweaters are always so creative! Thank you to everyone who attended—we are looking forward to next year already!
Congratulations to this year's Ugly Christmas Sweater Winners!
1st Place - Cindi Cesenaro Stewart '84
2nd Place - Andrea Kurek Niedzwicki '87 & Danielle Kurek Quattrocche '90
3rd Place - Denise Gryken Shipowick '71
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Alumna Earns National Certification
Congratulations to Amy Beall Ryan '93 who earned National Board Certification for Professional Teaching Standards in Physical Education - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood. Amy is currently in her 28th year teaching physical education at Sparrows Point Middle School in Baltimore County, Maryland. In addition to teaching PE, she also serves as the school's Athletic Advisor.
She is pictured below teaching pickleball to her students! Way to go, Amy!
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Cub Caravan 2025 Recap
It's been an awesome inaugural season for the Cub Caravan!
We've connected with so many great alumnae, learned more about their businesses, and shared our love for Catholic High! Be sure to show our alumnae some love in the new year. Whether you’re looking to try a new restaurant, book a photographer, enroll your kids in dance classes, find unique home décor, or plan a getaway, our alumnae have you covered! Cub Caravan is excited to return in 2026!
Do you own a business? Send us an email at marketing@thecatholichighschool.org and we will try to add you to our schedule! Be sure to follow us on social media to watch our eight Cub Caravan episodes!
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Thanks to everyone who assisted with the Alumnae Christmas Giving Project! One week prior to Christmas, we delivered over 90 bags of shoes, clothes of all types, and toys for children living at the poverty level. Gift bags of requested items were also delivered to 40 senior citizens in subsidized housing along with 100 goody bags. The Giving Project was also able to donate children’s coats to a family shelter. All of these were made possible by the generosity of our donors. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Merry Christmas!
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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End of Year Giving
It's the season of giving! Make a gift to Catholic High before 2025 ends! Your name will be listed in our Annual Report of Donors 2025-2026.
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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!
| | | | 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. | | | |
Best Private High School - Four Years in a Row!
Yes, you heard that correctly! Catholic High was voted Best Private High School for Girls by Baltimore Style Magazine for the fourth consecutive year! We shared the exciting news on December 1, 2025 at a school-wide assembly with amazing student performances and a fun game of Wheel of Fortune to guess the special announcement!
Confetti, Cake, and our Cubs — a perfect way to celebrate. Thank you to everyone who voted. We could not have done it without your support!
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Future Athletic Trainers in Action
Seniors in Sports Medicine have their own game plan on the sidelines! Our young women recently demonstrated game-day emergency skills by practicing primary surveys such as, CPR/AED and bleed control, and secondary surveys such as splinting. They also focused on safe athlete transport using spine boards, crutches, ambulatory aid, and manual conveyance. We love seeing future Athletic Trainers in action!
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Cubs Who Serve
On Saturday, December 13, Catholic High hosted the annual North East Housing Initiative Christmas Event on our campus! We are so proud of our young women for selflessly volunteering and braving the cold weather to assist our neighboring community.
Thank you to our students, staff, and especially you, our alumnae, for donating toys, coats, and winter accessories for the event. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
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VEX Robotics Takes Home Judges' Award
Recently, our VEX Robotics Team competed in the Hereford Zone Robotics Push Back Stampede, setting a team record for points scored in a single competition! The team also took home the Judges' Award which is given to a team for outstanding performance in a judged interview!
The team members were asked a variety of questions about the function of their robot and how they worked together to utilize the engineering design process to develop their design. Way to go, Ladies!
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Mrs. Beth Frevel
Coordinator of Special Events & Alumnae Relations
The Catholic High School of Baltimore
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