TRADITION • PRIDE • FAMILY A Publication for Alumni of Charlotte Catholic High School FALL 2019 VOLUME 31 ISSUE 1 1
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Dear Fellow Alumni, On behalf of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support of Charlotte Catholic. CCHS depends on contributions of time, talent, and treasure from our many donors and volunteers, to whom we are very grateful. As a member of the CCHS Class of ’91 and father of three, I have experienced CCHS as a student, alumnus, parent, and now parent of a young alumna. In recent years, I have enjoyed reconnecting as a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. It has been a privilege to see CCHS grow over the years. I truly enjoy the legacy and alumni gatherings each year, and I hope you’ll mark your calendars to join us for this fall’s events. Please save the dates for this year’s alumni events, and watch your mail and email for more details. The 2018-19 school year was filled with excitement about our future growth. Last spring, after decades of planning, CCHS kicked off a capital campaign to raise funds for a longawaited expansion at CCHS. This project will benefit all CCHS students as well as the extended community. Plans are in place for a new Fine Arts Center and, when visual and performing arts classes are relocated to the new building, existing spaces in the current school will be renovated for classroom use and athletics. We need everyone’s help to achieve our $8 million fundraising goal. CCHS is inviting all past, current, and future CCHS families, along with our alumni and extended family, to prayerfully consider making a meaningful gift. We know this is above and beyond your annual gift to the Alumni Fund, and I hope you will consider being a part of this next chapter in our history. You can learn more about the expansion at https://www. playingyourpart.org/. CCHS alumni remain an integral part of CCHS. Through gifts to the 2018-19 Annual Alumni Fund, the CCHS Alumni Association was able to support our students through Homecoming Events, Senior Awards and the Alumni Scholarships. In addition to helping to meet the needs of the school, we bring alumni together to socialize and stay connected to their classmates and to all fellow Cougars. Thank you to the many donors who contributed to the CCHS Alumni Association last year. We rely on your contributions, and ask that you support the Alumni Fund when called upon. We are grateful for your support. Together, we can continue to make a difference for Charlotte Catholic. Sincerely,
Garett Trumpower ’91, President CCHS Alumni Association
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2018-2019 CCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS Garett Trumpower ’91, President Jonathan Polking ’95, Vice President Cheryl Hunt Perry ’95, Secretary Nikki Doulé Warren ’91, Treasurer Zane Basrawala ’90 Mike Crotty ’79 Kathleen Frandano Franek ’90 Danny Kelly ’90 Steve Mayeux ’86 Bess Harris Reynolds ’99 Bill Ruesch ’84
scholarship winners Since 1994, the CCHS Alumni Association has awarded college scholarships to well-rounded graduating seniors who demonstrate outstanding qualities in a wide range of areas. The awards take into consideration not only academics, but also extra-curricular activities, leadership, and service to both CCHS and the community. The recipients truly represent all of the values of Charlotte Catholic. Thank you to our CCHS Alumni for making these scholarships possible!
Congratulations!
Kate Warren ’19, Jenn Menzel Cramer ’88, and Cullen MacQuarrie ’19
The Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship winner is Kate Elizabeth Warren ’19. At Catholic, Kate stood out academically, athletically, and as a leader and volunteer. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Rho Kappa National Honor Society. She served on the Honor Council and as its President, in several positions in Student Council including Treasurer, as a Student Ambassador at CCHS, and in many yearbook positions including Editor in Chief. Kate played both JV soccer and JV basketball. She volunteered at St. Gabriel School, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and as a coach for youth basketball and soccer. Kate is the daughter of Nikki Doulé Warren ’91 and Graham Warren of Charlotte, and she is studying graphic design this fall at North Carolina State University. The winner of the Alumni Association Scholarship is Cullen Lawrence MacQuarrie ’19. Cullen was known as an excellent student, athlete, leader, and volunteer at Catholic. He was a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, the Mathematics National Honor Society, and the Rho Kappa National Honor Society. He served as President of the Math Club, as a Student Ambassador, and on the Student Council. Cullen played both JV and Varsity football and JV and Varsity lacrosse, and was elected Captain of both JV teams. He volunteered with Campus Ministry and in his parish as an Extraordinary Minister. Cullen is the son of John and Margo MacQuarrie of Davidson, and is attending Notre Dame, where he is studying business. 3
homecoming and hall of fame Oct. 18-19 2019
Save the date for this year’s homecoming! Elle Hessert ’22, Isabel Crowe ’19, Mia Amico ’19, Anne Culicerto ’20, Ella Russell ’21, Cameron Green ’21 and Chloe Allen ’20 anticipate the big moment
Elizabeth Anderson ’18 crowns Sunday Zhou ’19 as her guardian, Francis Huang looks on
Homecoming was celebrated in style at CCHS on October 19, 2018 featuring a 49-14 victory over the visiting Parkwood Rebels. As Cougar alumni held milestone reunions, Luye “Sunday” Zhou ’19 was crowned Homecoming Queen by Elizabeth Anderson ’18.
CCHS welcomed two new members to the Hall of Fame – Carlos Mahoney ’92, a standout athlete in tennis, and Kevin Christmas, CCHS Athletic Director. CCHS Alumni Association Honors 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Carlos E. Mahoney ’92 In 1991, his junior year at CCHS, Carlos Mahoney ’92 won the North Carolina State Championship in Singles in Class A/AA play. During his senior season, he advanced to the state championship semifinals in singles. He led the Cougars to win the North Carolina State Championship in Dual Team Tennis. Carlos was undefeated in doubles play throughout that season, and he and Mike Moser defeated the eventual AAAA state champion doubles team during the regular season. Carlos was ranked #8 in Boys 18 and Under by the USTA North Carolina. Carlos completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1996 and earned his Juris Doctor from UNC in 1999. He practices law with Glenn, Mills, Fisher & Mahoney in Durham, and was named a partner in 2004. Carlos and his wife, Jennifer, live in Durham with their two daughters, Mathilda and Claire. He continues to play tennis actively. CCHS Alumni Association Honors 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Kevin E. Christmas Coach Kevin Christmas has been a teacher, coach, and athletic director at CCHS for 25 years. He teaches PE and serves as an assistant football and baseball coach. He also coached JV basketball from 1996 until 2001, with an overall record of 80-10. He has been to eight state championships in football, winning four. He has served as the offensive coordinator under Head Coach Mike Brodowicz since 2014, and their record over those five years is 73-5 with three state titles. As athletic director since 2000, Coach Christmas has presided over, to date, 77 state championships at CCHS. Cougar sports have grown from 30 teams in 13 sports to 41 teams in 19 sports. In 2012, he was named Athletic Director of the Year by the North Carolina Soccer Coaches’ Association. Coach Christmas has continued to “Protect the Tradition” established by Coach Oddo and so many others. Kevin and his wife, Liane, have three children; twins Jack ’16 and Georgialee ’16, and Lindsay ’18. 4
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thank you! The following is a listing of all those who made a contribution to the CCHS Alumni Association between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
TOP OF THE CLASS – $1000 AND ABOVE Rosemary Wilson Loftus ’70 and James Loftus Ken Nye and Sheila Nye Jay T. Ostendarp ’85 and Angie Ostendarp Sean C. Smith ’88 and Andrea Smith Debbie Wolfe LOYALTY SOCIETY – $500-$999 Larry Hajnos ’78 and Kathy Hajnos Scott Hambrook and Tamara Hambrook Andrew H. Kelso ’03 and Brianne W. Ryan Kelso ’03 Cheryl Hunt Perry ’95 and John Perry Elizabeth Schifano Skirvin ’83 John B. Thomas ’75 and Mary Thomas DEAN’S SOCIETY – $250-$499 Michael C. Adrian ’79 and Judy Adrian Angela York Bauer ’81 and John Bauer Michael T. Crotty ’79 Annilu Brown Gurley ’60 and Jack Gurley Belinda Butler Hanks Peter J. Hines ’87 and Donita Hines Robert Kelly and Melissa Kelly Daniel V. Kuhn V ’95 and Sarah Kuhn Isabel Alvarez Lefaivre ’88 and Jean-Francois Lefaivre Scott G. Mall ’88 and Julie Mall John Z. Osmar ’66 and Eugenia Warren Michael Phillips ’97 and Sarah Pearson Daniel Risher Jr. ’57 and Karen Risher James M. Slaten Jr. ’72 and Anna M. Slaten Holly Hicks Stanley ’92 and Brian Stanley CENTURY CLUB – $100-$249 Gina Carpenter Alion ’85 and Britt Alion Sue E. DeStefani Aucremann ’88 and David Aucremann John C. Balas ’54 and Katherine Wyatt Balas ’54 John D. Balls ’66 and Greta B. Balls Gary A. Boneno ’69 and Nina Boneno Sarah B. Bratton ’00 Peggy Harper Burley ’60 and Paul Burley Melanie Shaw Calvasina ’89 Catharina Y. Chang ’87 and Merrill Earnest Jennifer Menzel Cramer ’88 and Brett Cramer Lindsay M. Cramer ’17 Felicia N. Davis ’84 Carl L. Edwards ’60 and Joan Y. Edwards Ray S. Farris ’58 and Cydne W. Farris Michael Fey and Alison Fey Leslie Meyers Fillmore ’90 and Jeffrey Fillmore Robert Fleeger and Jeanne Anne Fleeger Chris Fotiadis and Amelia Fotiadis Paula E. Gizzie ’76 and Randy Secrist Robert Grauman and Karen Grauman Helen Brown Herlocker ’48 Kenneth W. Hightower ’66 and Mary Lou Hightower D. Sean Kelly ’95 and Lindsey Kelly Brownalee T. Sims Kurtz ’57 and Michael Kurtz John Lambert and Janetta Lambert David A. Layton ’61 and Mary Layton Drew B. Lord ’17 Lucine O’Brien Marous ’51 and John Marous
Pete E. McArdle ’87 and Sally McArdle Ralph McMillan ’67 and Sally McMillan Robert E. Means ’57 and Margaret H. Means Rebecca Wayer Miksch ’00 and Gerald Miksch Eddie Neel and Susan Neel Carol Minnick Pettie ’62 and Benjamin Meyer Jonathan B. Polking ’95 and Stephanie S. Hoefling Polking ’95 James Pruesch and Carol Pruesch Craig P. Principi ’84 and Shawn F. Principi Matt J. Russ ’63 and MaryLou Russ John Schachner ’57 and Beth Schachner Michael Schreder and Lauren Schreder Todd Siczek ’84 and Robin Siczek Karen L. Eichorn Sullivan ’70 and Bill Sullivan Carolyn Kramer Tillman ’85 and Jay Tillman Garett C. Trumpower ’91 and Johanna S. Trumpower Sharon Stebly Tuttle ’83 and Robert Tuttle James D. Verney ’10 Mary C. Donati Wallace ’65 and Errol W. Wallace William Wilson and Ann Wilson COUGAR CLUB – $50-$99 Michael Brannon and Shayne Brannon Jennifer Tucker Bridgers ’92 and George Bridgers W. Joseph Bruckner ’62 and Lucy Bruckner Mark Carano and Jane Carano Anna E. Dettmer ’13 Thomas R. Fitzpatrick Jr. ’56 and Shirley Benner Fitzpatrick ’58 Rob Capper Grant ’65 and Carol Grant Carly A. Green ’10 Mary Keane Harrington ’76 and Charles Harrington Abigail R. Knier ’09 John A. Knier ’12 K. Taylor Knier ’07 John P. McArdle ’17 Molly K. McArdle ’18 Kevin M. Sullivan ’82 and Danielle Sullivan Kurt Telford and Betty Telford PRIDE CLUB – $1-$49 Stephanie Kroboth Alder ’58 Jackson O. Ballard ’16 Rachel L. Burke ’09 Frederick A. Coggins ’64 Preston N. Comeaux III ’67 and Clover Comeaux Harold P. Faust ’49 James Grant ’82 and Sonya Winiger Grant ’82 Cynthia Scott Hawkins ’93 and Christopher Hawkins Donna Whittaker Herackis ’80 and John Heracklis Orren H. Hightower ’66 Chad M. Hunter ’05 and Kimberly Coman Tricia and Brad Milner Claire Hoover Morrison ’72 and George Morrison + Rev. Kieran P. Neilson OSB ’50 Jackson C. Principi ’17 Nicolas D. Principi ’16 Jenifer L. Marinello Stutzman ’08 and Dylan Stutzman Madelynn G. Trumpower ’18 Andrea B. Foster West ’70 and Mike West Sherry Chesnek Williams ’78 and Kenneth Williams 5
CCHS legacies CCHS graduated a class of 285 seniors on May 31, 2019. The class included 19 children of alumni. Congratulations to the entire Class of 2019, and best of luck in your future endeavors! LEGACY GRADUATES FROM THE CLASS OF 2019 Bryce Black ’19 – Brad Black ’86 Sean Cune ’19 – Sallie Faulstich Cune ’82 Andrew Della-Mea ’19 – Chris Della-Mea ’88 Megan Dest ’19 – Tom Dest ’85 Vaughan Hall ’19 – Sharon Vaughan Hall ’85 Carrigan Hogg ’19 – JB Hogg ’86 Jill Kerr ’19 – Julie Ostendarp Kerr ’87 Bennett Kitterman ’19 – Lisa Bennett Kitterman ’84 Emma Kuhn ’19 – Jeremy and Michele Rogers Kuhn ’90 Sophia Lefaivre ’19 – Isabel Alvarez Lefaivre ’88 Zach Martin ’19 – Angel Fontana Martin ’85 Victor Martinez ’19 – Amy McVerry Martinez ’85 Bennett Kitterman ’19 and Lisa Bennett Kitterman ’84 Allie Michaels ’19 – Charles Michaels ’84 Anna Osborne ’19 – Nicole Finaldi Osborne ’89 Josh Reilly-Grim ’19 – Paul Grim ’86 Leia Richards ’19 – Paul Richards ’95 Michael Steele ’19 – Kathryn Speicha ’89 Grace Tully ’19 – Kevin Tully ’81 Kate Warren ’19 – Nikki Doulé Warren ’91
Sallie Faulstich Cune ’82, Sean Cune ’19, William Cune, and Kayleigh Cune ’21
Beccy Reilly-Grim, Josh Reilly-Grim ’19, and Paul Grim ’86
Graham Warren, Drew Warren ’24, Kate Warren ’19, Nikki Doulé Warren ’91, and Jack Warren ’22
Grace Tully ’19 and Kevin Tully ’81
Mallory Hall ’22, Jon Hall, Vaughan Hall ’19, Elliott Hall, and Sharon Vaughan Hall ’85
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Luis Martinez, Jacqueline Martinez ’14, Victor Martinez ’19, and Amy McVerry Martinez ’85
Paul Richards ’95, Leia Richards ’19, and Stephanie Richards
CCHS legacies These current students are known to be children of alumni. If you attended CCHS, have a son or daughter at CCHS, and don’t see his or her name on this list, please contact the Alumni Office at (704) 716-2405 or CCHSAlumni@charlottecatholic.com. Thank you! LEGACIES IN THE CLASS OF 2020 Ashleen Coyle ’20 – Melanie Sullivan Coyle ’80 Stewart Dautel ’20 – Mike Dautel ’88 Madeline Dudley ’20 – Christine Kuhn ’86 Victoria Fontana ’20 – Bob and Georgia Nassif Fontana ’88 Chris Hoefling ’20 – Matthew Hoefling ’93 Alex King ’20 – Tony King ’85 Isabella Launt ’20 – Kathy Granack Quinn ’92 Nick Pacifici ’20 – Susan Hughes Pacifici ’82 Abby Parks ’20 – Kevin Parks ’90 Matthew Peine ’20 – Pamela Luczak Peine ’88 Kathleen Polking ’20 – Christian Polking ’91 Grace Ruesch ’20 – Bill Ruesch ’84 Landon Ryals ’20 – Bonnie Servatius ’94 Jacob Schachte ’20 – Jeff and Lynne Holden Schachte ’85 Aidan Shaw ’20 – Melanie Calvasina ’89 LEGACIES IN THE CLASS OF 2021 Austin Alexander ’21 – Ralph Alexander ’81 Zane Basrawala ’21 – Zane Basrawala ’90 John Bivens ’21 – Amy Bivens ’91 Ethan Black ’21 – Brad Black ’86 Kayleigh Cune ’21 – Sallie Faulstich Cune ’82 Adam Franek ’21 – Kathleen Frandano Franek ’90 Donovan Henkel ’21 – Lori Belle Henkel ’87 Ashley Jones ’21 – Paula Raymond Jones ’86 Lucy Kloiber ’21 – Bob Kloiber ’84 Josh Mall ’21 – Scott Mall ’89 Wynne Mayeux ’21 – Steve Mayeux ’86 Kevin McArdle ’21 – Pete McArdle ’87 John Paul Polking ’21 – Jonathan and Stephanie Hoefling Polking ’95 Wilson Rose ’21 – Eleanor Fagan ’83 Matthew Ruff ’21 – Mike Ruff ’84 Jack Tronco ’21 – John Tronco ’91 Elizabeth Trumpower ’21 – Garett Trumpower ’91
Mason Kenna ’22 – Michael Kenna and Jennifer Twitchell-Kenna ’95 Olivia Kromer ’22 – Carolyn Fort Kromer ’82 Carter Losee ’22 – Christa Forcucci Losee ’91 Nathan Peine ’22 – Pamela Luczak Peine ’88 Ava Perry ’22 – Cheryl Hunt Perry ’95 Grace Picone ’22 – Catherine Acitelli Picone ’81 Christian Polking ’22 – Christian Polking ’91 Zach Russell ’22 – Jimmy Russell ’88 Maggie Saverin ’22 – Michelle Menzel Saverin ’93 Lily Schachte ’22 – Jeff and Lynne Holden Schachte ’85 Madeline Shepard ’22 – Emy Holst Shepard ’91 CeCe Vinson ’22 – Christina Ramirez Vinson ’87 Connor Walsh ’22 – David Walsh ’89 Jack Warren ’22 – Nikki Doulé Warren ’91 Grace Weems ’22 – Bob Weems ’81 LEGACIES IN THE CLASS OF 2023 Jack Dorsch ’23 - Melissa Kuhn Dorsch ’92 Zoe Duncan ’23 – Brent ’93 and Jenny Szany Duncan ’92 Jack Fitzpatrick ’23 – Mark Fitzpatrick and Katie Fort Fitzpatrick ’88 Catelyn Griffith ’23 - Kathleen Dey Griffith ’87 Luke Guthrie ’23 – Laura Cowman Guthrie ’93 Ethan Hoffman ’23 – Stephanie D’Alessandro Hoffman ’89 Ben King ’23 – Tony King ’85 Lillian Kuhn ’23 – Jeremy and Michelle Rogers Kuhn ’90 Ava Lefaivre ’23 – Isabel Alvarez Lefaivre ’88 Chloe Lefaivre ’23 – Isabel Alvarez Lefaivre ’88 Philippe Lefaivre ’23 – Isabel Alvarez Lefaivre ’88 Jane McArdle ’23 – Dan McArdle ’90 Ian Pierce ’23 – Jonathan Pierce ’90 Clare Polking ’23 – Jonathan and Stephanie Hoefling Polking ’95 Ben Thomas ’23 – Joel Thomas ’85 James Tillman ’23 – Carolyn Kramer Tillman ’85 Kate Tronco ’23 – John Tronco ’91
LEGACIES IN THE CLASS OF 2022 Wesley Bennett ’22 – Brandt Bennett ’90 Delaney Berger ’22 – John Berger ’84 Abigail Cherry ’22 – Julie Gillogly Prudhomme ’94 Madison Cohn ’22 – Dave Cohn ’95 Mallory Hall ’22 – Sharon Vaughan Hall ’85 Emily Helder ’22 – Stephanie Deal Helder ’89 Caitlyn Hogg ’17, JB Hogg Tommy Hoefling ’22 – Matthew Hoefling ’93 ’86, Carrigan Hogg ’19, and Jamey Hogg ’22 – Robert Hogg ’90 and Melanie Murphy Hogg ’91 Stephanie Hogg
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alumni basketball tournament FOUR DECADES OF ALUMNI RETURN TO CCHS FOR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The CCHS Alumni Association hosted the annual Alumni Basketball Tournament on December 26, 2018. More than 80 Cougars from four decades of graduating classes participated in the event. The tournament continued a tradition of fun-filled and competitive games. Many games were decided by a one- or two-point margin, and one overtime game added to the excitement. The final game featured Team ’04-’05 vs. Worst Nightmare, with Team ’04-’05 taking home the championship t-shirts and bragging rights. The tournament will return over Thanksgiving Break, 2019. Registration information is coming soon. Contact cchsalumni@charlottecatholic.org for information. SAVE THE DATE
Nov. 29-30 2019 The tournament will be one or two days, depending on the number of teams registered.
TEAM ’04-’05 – TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS Captain – Mike Koury ’04, Kyle Krull ’04, Jay Spence ’04, Nick Starcevic ’05, Joel Herlocker ’04, Brian Poutier ’04, and Taylor Jacobsen ’08.
WORST NIGHTMARE – RUNNERS-UP Captain - Owen Winters ’16, Liam Winters ’12, Drew Winters ’11, CJ Brodowicz ’11, Brad Thompson ’18, John Connery ’16, Owen Hall ’16, Drew Connery ’13, and Jesse Curran ’16 8
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GRUMPY OLD MEN Captain - Pete McArdle ’87, Peter Grant ’90, Jack McArdle ’17, Riley Berger ’18, David Kloiber ’17, Matt Russell ’90, Eric Schachner ’89, Brady Berger ’17, and Dan McArdle ’90
OLD SKOOL Captains - Stephen Schachner ’86 and Ryan Kilmartin ’09, Alex Jenson ’11, Blake Selland ’11, Holden Schachte ’18, Lauryn Kobiela ’10, Jeff Schachte ’85, and Christian Culicerto ’08
PEAKED Captain - Robbie Anderson ’14, Tochi Ogu ’14, Owen Hoagland ’14, Jack Brigham ’17, Jack Fishbaugh ’16, Michael Murry ’13, Jaret Anderson ’16, and John Walton ’16
SONICS Captain - Jacob King ’15, Conor Brady ’15, Zack Dymock ’15, Juan Arias ’15, Joe Scibelli ’15, Tim Rohan ’15, Ives Harkins ’13, and Robert McBride ’15
TEAM BAIL TEAM LARK Captains - Bradley Tomich ’18 and Michael Beebe ’18, Connor Captain - Jack Larkin ’16, Dan Larkin ’10, Bailey McKee ’16, Sam Manion ’18, Connor Ruff ’18, James Whalen ’18, and Chibby Ogu ’18 Smith ’16, Ben Smith ’15, and Nick Zuhosky ’16
TEAM UNCLE RICO’S Captain - Joe Humann ’13, Adam Arenas ’13, Mark Pollack ’13, Michael Bragg ’13, Sean Balbirnie ’13, David Belfield ’13, Colin Miller ’13, Colin Wohlfert ’13, and Jack Wohlfert ’12 9
alumni updates
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Vice Admiral James W. Crawford, III, USN, ’75 retired on September 12, 2018 after 35 years of service. In his final command, he served as the 43rd Judge Advocate General of the US Navy. He was principal military legal counsel to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Belmont Abbey College and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also earned a Master of Laws degree in ocean and coastal law from the University of Vice Admiral James W. Crawford, III Miami. He and his wife Elizabeth have twin sons, Nicholas and Alexander. He is a USN (Ret), ’75 member of the CCHS Hall of Fame.
1980s Martin McNally ’89 and his wife Susan welcomed twins on March 18, 2019. Josephine “Josie” Erith McNally, 6 lbs 1 oz, was born at 2:03 p.m., and William Russell McNally followed at 2:04 p.m., weighing 5 lbs 6 oz. Josie, Martin, Susan, and William McNally
1990s Genevieve Grabman ’92
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Genevieve Grabman ’92 is an attorney and expert on strategic planning, governance, and risk management. Based in Washington, DC, she has advised public, private, non-profit, and United Nations organizations and helped draft and pass organizational policies and procedures, national laws and regulations, and international treaties. She holds a master’s degree in health policy and management from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University. She recently visited Charlotte on a book-signing tour. April Schexnayder Frazer ’99 has been selected by American Banker for its “Next” list, an extension of the Most Powerful Women in Banking program. April is Head of Banks for the corporate and investment banking unit at Wells Fargo.
2000s
April Schexnayder Frazer ’99
Britt Taylor ’09 has completed his studies at NC State and the Pontifical College Josephinum, and was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte on June 22, 2019. He celebrated his first Mass at his home parish, St. Matthew, and currently serves as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville. Britt is the son of Rick and Terri Taylor (our CCHS Librarian). Congratulations to the following CCHS alumni who recently completed medical school: Abby Knier ’09 and Andrew Petrilli ’05.
Fr. Britt Taylor ’09 and Fr. Brian Becker ’02
Congratulations to Catherine “Kat” Manasa ’09 and Daniel Motuz ’03, who were married on November 3, 2018 in Hendersonville. Kat earned her Master of Education in School Counseling from Western Carolina University in May 2018. She works as a school counselor at J.N. Fries Middle School. 10
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alumni updates 2010s Michael Batres ’11 has been named one of 28 North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows. The Fellows learn to effectively address social factors that affect health, and develop lifelong leadership skills, following the example set by famed physician-humanitarian Albert Schweitzer. As a Schweitzer Fellow, Michael will work at Prospect Hill Community Health Center and at the Benson Area Medical Center, in the North Carolina Farmworker Health Program, helping migrant farmworkers enroll in eligible health insurance plans and providing interpreter services in a rural clinic in order to improve access to healthcare. Sophie DeBerry ’12 graduated from the Wingate University School of Pharmacy in May 2019. Sophie DeBerry ’12
Phylissa Greeley ’14 and Dean Marie Huff of the ASU College of Health Sciences
Phylissa Greeley ’14, who majored in exercise science at Appalachian State University, was featured on the ASU College of Health Sciences website for being in the right place at the right time. On her way to work, she heard shouts of “Call 911,” and rushed to help a man who was on the ground, surrounded by students. Joined by another exercise science major, Phylissa performed CPR until the ambulance arrived and EMTs took over. The man survived, and she later learned he is Rev. Rob Lee, a lecturer in the Communications department at ASU. Phylissa was surprised that none of the 20+ students surrounding Rev. Lee knew CPR, and helped initiate a College of Health Sciences program that will certify all faculty and students in the College in bystander CPR.
Congratulations to the following CCHS alumni who recently completed graduate school: CJ Brodowicz ’11 – dental school, Alex Kilmartin ’11 – law school, Shannon Kirchmer ’11 – optometry school, Emily Lerner ’14 – MBA school, Sean Mueller ’11 – Master of Fine Arts. Ben Litton ’15 graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point on May 25, 2019 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. In addition to making the Dean’s List, he received the National Commandery Award for having the highest GPA in the Management program, the Distinguished Cadet Award, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and a Catholic Service Recognition Medal. Ben is a Field Artillery Officer at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
Ben Litton ’15
Brendan McDonough ’15 is playing soccer for the Charlotte Independence, on loan from the Vancouver Whitecaps, who drafted him in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft in January 2019. Brendan played centerback during his college career at Georgetown University. At CCHS, Brendan played soccer for three years, spending his junior year playing in Germany. Brendan McDonough ’15 at the MLS Combine 11
in memoriam The Charlotte Catholic High School community extends its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of recently deceased alumni, faculty, staff, and members of our extended CCHS family. Please remember them in your prayers.
IN LOVING MEMORY John E. Alexander, III ’85, son of Diane Young Alexander ’59; brother of Tamara Alexander ’88 Victor C. (Vic) Donati, Jr. ’61, brother of Mary Camille Donati Wallace ’65 William Allen (Bill) Felts, Jr. ’71, brother of Russell Felts ’75 Eric R. Grant ’86
Gregory A. Deo, grandfather of CCHS teacher Joseph Perna
Mary Kathleen Murphy, grandmother of Dominic Amico ’16 and Mia Amico ’19
Richard Anthony (Rich) DeVita, father of Julia DeVita Brooks ’10
Patricia A. Radenbaugh, mother of Scott McKee ’81, Chris McKee ’84, and Mike McKee ’85; grandmother of Bailey McKee ’16; stepmother of Jeff Radenbaugh ’80, Todd Radenbaugh ’82, Diane Radenbaugh Frazee ’84, and Karen Radenbaugh Lehmann ’87
Elizabeth Rivera Ervin, mother of retired CCHS teacher Sr. Larretta Rivera-Williams, RSM Lester Charles Grady, father of Chris Grady ’78 and Kyle Grady ’84
Mark Lay ’78, brother of Cory Lay ’88 Patricia Fay Manion ’60 Mary Elizabeth Merritt-Tallman ’82, sister of Lee Merritt ’83 Edward Jeffrey Milano ’88 Father Kieran A. (Paddy) Neilson, OSB ’50 Joan Ritch Nixon ’52 Andrew Joseph (Drew) Poet ’20 Michael D. Walsh ’87, brother of David Walsh ’89; uncle of Connor Walsh ’22 and Taylor Walsh ’24 Thomas J. Woolley, Jr. ’66
John J. Hank, father of retired CCHS counselor Cathy Grady; grandfather of Colleen Grady ’06 and Carolyn Grady ’08
Betsey Crouse Guerrant Arnett, retired CCHS teacher Anjali Maria Arnold, mother of Kyle Arnold ’06, Chase Arnold ’13, and Chloe Arnold ’19 Judith (Judy) Sims Bennett, mother of Lisa Bennett Kitterman ’84 and Brandt Bennett ’89; grandmother of Bennett Kitterman ’19 and Wesley Bennett ’22
Nora Tucker Rockecharlie, grandmother of Hannah Rockecharlie ’10 and Hayden Rockecharlie ’10
Robert Jerzak, daytime security guard at CCHS for the 2018-19 school year
John Charles Thomas, father of Jack Thomas ’75, Melissa Thomas Yarborough ’76, Jenny Thomas McNamara ’79, Jim Thomas ’82, Joel Thomas ’85, and Erin Thomas ’87
Daryl Marie Kelly, mother of Danny Kelly, Jr. ’90 and Shana Kelly Lynds ’94 Paul Francis Lucas, brother of Jean Lucas Daniels ’82 and Mary Susan Lucas ’84 Gerard Paul (Jerry) Lux, Jr., father of Brian Lux ’03, Ellen Lux ’05, and Kevin Lux ’09
Harry Lee Burch, brother of CCHS staff member Elick Burch
Jessie Ridenhour Miller, wife of retired CCHS teacher Robert Miller
Charles Graves Couch, Jr., father of Trip Couch ’84
Inez L. Mueller, mother-in-law of CCHS teacher Peg Mueller; grandmother of Ian Mueller ’09 and Sean Mueller ’11
Ronald W. Cox, Sr., father-in-law of Heather Price Cox ’92; father of former assistant baseball coach Brian Cox
Mario Rizzo, father of Evan Rizzo ’82 and Mark Rizzo ’85
William Anthony (Bill) Hollenbach, Jr., father of Mark Hollenbach ’72, Dan Hollenbach ’74, Stanley Hollenbach ’75, Lynn Hollenbach McAlpine ’77, Sandra Hollenbach Gravely ’80, Paul Hollenbach ’82, and John Hollenbach ’85; grandfather of Laney McAlpine ’07 and Sarah McAlpine ’08; fatherin-law of Cathy Lovoie Hollenbach ’75
Catherine Theresa (Terry) Kanzler, mother of Tim Kanzler ’82, Chrissy Kanzler Morris ’84 and Matthew Kanzler ’86
REST IN PEACE
Genita LeBleu Raeker, mother of David Raeker ’80, John Raeker ’81, and Steve Raeker ’84
Marguerite Mary (Marge) Murphy, mother of Michael Murphy ’78 and Kathleen Murphy ’81
Margaret Hones Siczek, grandmother of Todd Siczek ’84, Megan Siczek ’87, Moira Young LoCascio ’94, and Sean Young ’98 Joan Vance Stretch, mother of Chris Stretch ’04 and beloved CCHS teacher
Betty Jane Newton Turner and Gerald “Jerry” Douglas Turner, parents of CCHS staff member and coach Bo Turner Donna Helen Wingert, mother of Cheryl Wingert Stanley ’72, Connie Wingert-Baker ’73, Julie Wingert Wirth ’74, Gail Wingert Taylor ’76, Linda Wingert Edgerton ’78, and Karen Wingert ’80; grandmother of Rachel Wirth ’06 and Joseph Wirth ’10 Elizabeth Lee (Betty) Murphy York, mother of Carolyn York Bennett ’78 and Angela York Bauer ’81; grandmother of Maxim Bennett ’14, Anton Bennett ’16, Camille Bauer ’13, Christopher Bauer ’15, and Eva Bauer ’18 Irene A. Zito, mother-in-law of CCHS teacher Noreen Zito
we’d love to hear from you! Please tell us about address, email, and telephone changes, weddings, births, deaths, awards, promotions, honors, etc. Email the information to CCHSAlumni@charlottecatholic.com, or fill out the form below and return it to the Alumni Office at 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226. Please include photos if you have them! Name: _________________________________________ Maiden Name: ______________ CCHS Class of: _____ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Preferred Phone: ________________________ Preferred Email: _________________________________________ Employer: ___________________________________ Occupation: ______________________________________ College: ______________________________ Degree: ________ Major: _________________________________ Spouse’s Name: ______________________________________________________________ CCHS Class of: ____ Children’s Names, Grades, Current Schools: __________________________________________________________ Additional News to Share: _______________________________________________________________________ 12
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