IN THIS ISSUE OUR MISSION: Dominican High School provides young adults with a co-educational, Catholic, college-preparatory
experience based on the teachings of Jesus. Our faith-driven school community fosters spirituality and creativity, respects uniqueness and diversity, and encourages intellectual, social, physical, and artistic development. We commission our students to develop a heightened sense of social responsibility and respect for human dignity based on the values articulated by our founding congregation, the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa: Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, and Partnership.
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Board Chairperson & President’s Letter
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ALL-SCHOOL REUNION & class reunions
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Distinguished Alumni Awards
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athletic Hall of fame induction
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KNIGHTWALK RECAP
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Bill crowley scholarship golf outing
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Dominican Legacy Society
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Financial Summary
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Honor Roll of Donors
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FEATURED ARTICLE: faith, family, & opportunity
PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Kirmse
CONTRIBUTORS Ashley Allgood '04, Katie Griffin '85, Leanne Giese, Erika LaPean
LAYOUT & DESIGN Amanda Kirmse
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board member of the year
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lifetime giving
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2026 Auction Paddle raise
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Class Notes
Dominican High School publishes the Honor Roll of Donors for alumni, past parents, current families and friends. Do you have a change of address or any comments you’d like to share? Contact alumni@dominicanhighschool.com. Pictured on cover: Avril Romo-Espino '27
FROM THE PRESIDENT & board chairperson Dominican Family and Friends, We are deeply grateful for the many ways you have supported our community throughout the past year. Because of your generosity, we are able to continue providing an exceptional Dominican experience, one rooted in a vibrant Catholic faith, a commitment to academic excellence, a strong sense of community, and an unwavering belief in the God-given potential of every young person entrusted to our care.
2026-2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS Lisa Bangert-Balistreri
Sr. Erica Jordan, O.P.
Tom Branigan
Dave Mazza Past Chairperson
Laura Bray Kate McDevitt ’84 Meyer Amy Brown ’01 Reggie Newson Mike Carter Christopher Piotrowski Brian Conole ’73 John Desing
Francine Parris ‘84 Saffold
Joe Emmerich Vice Chairperson
Chris Notheis ‘83 Schumacher Chairperson
Leanne Giese President
Jim Stern
Sr. Mary Howard Johnstone, O.P.
Joe Topp
Our community is alive and thriving, and the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community, and service come to life each day through the dedication of our faculty and staff. In the classroom, on the athletic fields and stages, and through ministry and service, they challenge, encourage, and inspire our students to discover their gifts, deepen their faith, and reach their fullest potential. None of this would be possible without you. Through the generosity of our benefactors, nearly $1.4 million was raised this past year through the Annual Fund, scholarship support, and fundraising events. This extraordinary generosity is a powerful testament to the faith our community places in Dominican and in the remarkable young people we are privileged to serve. Your time, participation, and financial support make possible the academic, extracurricular, and scholarship opportunities that enable our students to thrive. Even more importantly, your support gives us the confidence to look ahead and dream boldly about Dominican’s future. As we celebrate remarkable achievements, including being named the #1 co-educational, Catholic high school in Wisconsin for the second year in a row, we remain committed to strengthening the mission and traditions that have shaped our community for generations. Together, we are ensuring that the Dominican experience will continue to transform the lives of young people for generations to come. Thank you for believing in Dominican, for investing in our students, and for your commitment to our mission. Your support is helping us build an even brighter future for Dominican High School. Here’s to 70 remarkable years, and to all that lies ahead! With gratitude,
Arnis Vecitis '84
Chris Notheis '83 Schumacher Vice Chairperson
Leanne Giese President
All-School
Alumni from across the decades returned to Dominican on August 7th to reminisce and celebrate the school’s enduring legacy. The evening began with a lively social hour, where guests explored yearbooks, toured the school, and reconnected with old friends. The celebration continued with the presentation of the Young Alum and Distinguished Alum awards and Athletic Hall of Fame inductions.
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i n no Between August and September, many alumni from the classes of ’61, ’64, ‘66, ’71, ’76, and ‘86 celebrated Dominican together at their class reunions across the area. Thank you to the alumni who organized these events and helped make each reunion a wonderful success.
individual class
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS Every year, Dominican High School honors two graduates who exemplify our five core values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, and Partnership. Dominican is pleased to name Staci Young '93 as the 2026 Distinguished Alum of the Year and Nate Friday '09 as the 2026 Young Alum of the Year.
Staci Young distinguished alum
After graduating from Dominican, Staci earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics from Marquette University, followed by a master’s degree and PhD in Urban Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. She joined the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1997 and has spent nearly three decades building a distinguished career in community health. Today, she serves as a Professor of Family and Community Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Community Engagement, leading initiatives focused on community partnerships and health equity. Her research and leadership address critical issues including chronic disease, mental health, homelessness, healthcare access, and systemic health disparities. Throughout her journey, Staci has remained deeply connected to Dominican, frequently crediting her education as a foundation for the values that guide her life: faith, leadership, service, compassion, and academic excellence. The Dominican commitment to Veritas, the pursuit of truth, continues to resonate in her work as a researcher and educator. Staci has also invested in the school that helped shape her, serving five years on the Dominican Board of Directors and continuing to support Dominican as a monthly donor and event sponsor. More than 30 years after graduating, Dominican proudly celebrates Dr. Staci Young ’93, a distinguished alumna who exemplifies what it means to be Called to Lead.
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Nate Friday young alum
After earning his bachelor’s degree from Cardinal Stritch University, Nate returned to Dominican as a Campus Minister, theology teacher, Kairos director, and varsity baseball coach. Over nine years, Nate helped students discover their gifts, deepen their faith, and build relationships grounded in trust and belonging. His leadership was instrumental in revitalizing the St. Dominic Chapel and helping Dominican High School earn the Archdiocesan Exemplary Recognition in Mission and Catholic Identity Award. Nate continued to grow personally and professionally, earning a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame while raising a family with his wife, Emily. Today, as the first Director of Formation for Dominican Veritas Ministries, he forms educators across 13 schools in nine states and is a nationally recognized speaker on Catholic education. Admired most for his humility, compassion, and ability to inspire others, Nate Friday exemplifies Dominican values in every facet of his life, as an educator, leader, husband, father, and faithful servant.
Athletic
hall of fame induction Dominican celebrated a remarkable evening of athletic excellence on August 7th as alumni, families, and friends gathered for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony. The evening brought the Dominican community together to honor exceptional alumni and celebrate the enduring legacy of excellence that defines Dominican athletics. The 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Class included four outstanding individual athletes: Déysha Smith-Jenkins ’12, Duane Wilson Jr. ’13, Allazia Blockton ’15, and Diamond Stone ’15 (not pictured). Each left an extraordinary mark on Dominican athletics, earning state championships, school records, all-state honors, and recognition among the nation's top athletes. Their accomplishments continued at the collegiate and professional levels, bringing pride to Dominican long after graduation. The Hall of Fame also recognized Coaches Paul Malek and Mike Miller, whose leadership during the 1980s created a golden era for Dominican track and cross country. Together, they built programs defined not only by competitive success, but by camaraderie, discipline, and lifelong friendships. The 1984 Girls Cross Country State Team was also inducted, honoring the team that captured Dominican's only state championship in cross country history. Anne Turzinski ’85 Laessig, Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck ’86, Marcy Hackbarth ’86, Robin Yamachika ’86 Wine, Bridget Young ’85 Grams, Jane Oberhauser ’85 Steck, and Colleen Monaghan ’88 Palmer were celebrated for their historic achievement and lasting legacy. More than a celebration of athletic achievements, the evening was a tribute to the people, relationships, and traditions that make Dominican special. The 2026 Hall of Fame Class leaves a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of Knights to lead with excellence, serve with purpose, and live with faith.
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ominican students, faculty, and staff participated in this year’s KnightWalk, completing a six-mile route through Whitefish Bay and raising $60,000 for student activities! More than 800 family members, friends and alumni contributed to the campaign. Students from St. Monica and Holy Family brought extra energy to the route, cheering, offering high-fives and providing much-needed encouragement as the Knights completed their walk. During a student phone-a-thon, participants connected with alumni while gaining valuable real-world communication skills. Thank you to the many alumni, families, friends, and sponsors who answered the call to support our Knights. Your generosity helps ensure that Dominican students have opportunities to discover their gifts, build community, and make the most of their high school experience!
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GOLF OUTING T
Bill Crowley Scholarship
he 43rd Annual Bill Crowley Scholarship Golf Outing was another success, raising a record $80,000 for student athlete scholarships at Dominican. We had 139 golfers join us at Ozaukee Country Club this year, including 81 alumni! A record-breaking 32 businesses, alumni, and families came together to sponsor the outing, generating an impressive $35,920 in sponsorship support. We are deeply grateful to everyone whose generosity and partnership helped make this event possible and continues to support Dominican students. *Scholarship Board Supporters listed on right
Hole-In-One: $250+ Support Philip Anderson '66 Joe Baumann '84 Dick Cosentino '64 Keric DeChant '69 John Desing Ryan Dlugopolski '11 Eric Dlugopolski '17 Bob Dlugopolski '85 Dave Dlugopolski '85 Bob Flood '75 Leanne Giese Mike Heyer '63 Bill Kadrich '83 Anita Krier '75 Kevin LaPean Kristin Lelewicz Louie Maier '61 Dave Mazza Johh O'Connell Andy O'Connell '04 David Porter Anthony Rojahn '84 Paul Schmidt '80 Mike Steger '84 Blasé Vartanian '19 Kelly Vecitis '85 Bill Wong '85 Eagle: $150 Support Bob Bartel '74 Doug Bayerlein John Brannan '71 Brian Conole '73 Kyle Dlugopolski '14 Jeff Hargarten '78 Randy Hill Paul Kalies '81 Steve Madziarczyk Mike McClone '60 TJ Moreau '65 Henri Moreau '75 Christian Moroder '16 Rob Mulcahy Chad Osmanski '95 E.J. Porter '93 Matt Repinski Ryan Schmidt Patrick Sherlock '17
THANK YOU CROWLEY OUTING SPONSORS! Andy '80 & Sally Kadrich, Arnis Vecitis '84, Kelly Vecitis '85, Ted Moreau '65, Henri Moreau ‘75, The Consiglio
Osmanski Hienz Jaeger Group/ Chad Osmanski ‘95, CG Schmidt, Wolter, Cosentino Financial Group/ Dick Cosentino ‘63, David J. Frank Landscape, Umansky Motor Cars, Ray and Dawne Manista, Raised Grain Brewing / Debbie Brandenburg ‘80, Greg '79 & Louise '79 Berg, Tom Telderer ‘80/ RE/ MAX Lakeside, Rinehart, Scaffidi, & Rinehart/ Bill Rinehart ‘65, KMI Construction, J&B Painting/ Bill Kadrich ‘83, Jeff Hargarten '78, Habush, Habush & Rottier/ Molly Lavin ‘88, Will Sorenson '61, Outdoor Lighting Construction/ Dave Dlugopolski ‘85, Henry Hamilton ‘84, Gruber Law Offices, Phil '66 and Sandy '66 Anderson, The ECAB Group Baird/ Chris Calvelli '93, Feerick Funeral Home/ Pat ‘71 & Kyle ‘01 Feerick, Wellpoint Care Network, Shelly '84, Bill '85, Martha '13, Frank '14, Ellie '16, George '18, Teddy '22 Wong, Louie '61 & Jean '61 Maier, and Sport Clinic Physical Therapy.
Ray Snisky Scott Tamms '81 Bob Trussell '69 Birdie: $100 Support Rob Beres '97 David Bowen '80 Ted Catalano '81 Tom D'Amato '80 Richard Davidson Joe Emmerich Joe Emmerich '80 Paul Engibous '74 Darrin Englebert Tom Fazio '80 Andy Kadrich '80 Dan Kadrich '87 Ron Kaminsky '76 Tim Lantz '95 Mike Lemon '80 Mary Linn '67 Colleen Linn '80 Chuck Mathieu '80 Tim O'Connell '10 Bob O'Keef '65 Teddy Popalisky '10 Tommy Popalisky '10 Doug Porchetta '80 Trevor Porter '10 Tom Porter '98 Bill Reitman Jamie Rinehart Bill Rinehart '65 Pat Roddy '80 Steve Schumacher Charlie Sparrow '10 Dan Stuck Jeff Stuck Rico Zizzo '80 Par: $50 Support Vicki Beltran '83 Joe Cortese '80 Mo Crowley-Burke '83 Bill Engibous '71 Jonathan Esaray Kyle Feerick '01 Patrick Feerick '71 Jeff Guidinger '83 Jeff Kruesel '74 James Lemon '83 Ben O'Connell '09 Rick Schmidt '74 Pat Seelman '63 Chris Spahn '69 John Thrasher '81
DOMINICAN LEGACY SOCIETY The Dominican Legacy Society honors those who have donated to the endowment or who have designated Dominican High School in their planned giving. This includes bequests made through a will or trust, gifts of life insurance, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, and gifts made by beneficiary designation on retirement or pension plans.
types of legacy gifts
BENEFITS OF YOUR LIFETIME+
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
PRESERVATION
Let us know your intentions of creating an endowed scholarship at Dominican.
Dominican will share your story with future generations that will benefit from your generosity.
- Minimum gift is $50,000
GROWTH
- Scholarship monies start to withdraw from endowments one year after the full donation has been received.
Dominican works to grow assets over time through prudent stewardship.
- Average amount of 4% is drawn annually from base endowment gift.
SUSTAINABILITY A legacy gift provides continued support for the Dominican you love.
PLANNED GIFT If you’ve included Dominican in your estate plans, we invite you to let us know in writing. You may share a signed Letter of Intent, a copy of the relevant section of your will or trust, or other documentation confirming your plans. Your commitment helps us honor your generosity and ensure Dominican’s mission continues for future generations.
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FLEXIBILITY Execute a fund agreement that can be amended at any time without additional cost. For more information about Legacy Gifts, please contact Erika LaPean, Director of Advancement, 414-332-1170 ext. 177 or elapean@dominicanhighschool.com.
$3,080,040
15
$94,103
50
$181,180
CURRENT ENDOWMENT
NAMED ENDOWMENTS
IN SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT DISTRIBUTED THROUGH DOMINICAN ENDOWMENTS
DOMINICAN LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
IN FOUNDATION GIFTS
$744,514
454
2,298
class of 1984
$265,800
TOTAL ALUMNI GIVING
ALUMNI DONATED
INDIVIDUAL GIFTS
HIGHEST NUMBER OF DONORS
INVESTED INTO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2025-2026 Dominican High School Annual Report Financial Summary 2025-2026 Annual Giving
2025-2026 income
Alumni: 35%
9%
Tuition & Fees
Current Parents: 6%
Contributions & scholarships
23% 68%
Past Parents: 17% Grandparents, Friends of Dominican & Other: 20%
Auxiliary Revenue & Miscellaneous Income
Corporations & Foundations: 22%
2025-2026 Alumni Giving by Decade
2025-2026 Expenses
1960-1969: 30%
9%
Instruction & Student Activities
9%
Financial Aid & Scholarships
18%
1980-1989: 31%
Plant Operations
63%
1970-1979: 32%
1990-1999: 4%
Admissions, Development & Marketing
2000-2009: 2% 2010-2020: 1%
Grandma!
from alumni manager to
After six years of faithfully serving Dominican as Alumni Manager, Julie Dlugopolski is trading in her alumni directory for a much more important role: Grandma! Julie has been a beloved presence in the Dominican community, helping generations of alumni stay connected to their alma mater and to one another. With warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine care, she strengthened relationships, welcomed alumni home, and represented the Dominican spirit wherever she went. This summer, Julie welcomed her first grandchild, Cameron, the son of her daughter Catey ’16 and son-in-law
Christian '16 Moroder. Cameron has already been introduced to the Dominican community in style, sporting his very own Dominican onesie while being lovingly held by Grandma Julie. So, while Julie may have officially retired from her role as Alumni Manager, we have a feeling she won’t be too far away. She’ll always be part of the Dominican family, and these days, she has a particularly adorable reason to stay connected. Congratulations, Julie, on a wonderful six years of service, and welcome to your newest and most rewarding role yet: Grandma!
honor roll of donors The names listed in this report reflect the donations received by Dominican High School from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Every effort has been made to correctly list the names of our donors. Please notify the Advancement Office at 414-332-1170 x177 with any changes so that we may promptly correct our records, and please accept our sincerest apologies for any error. Thank you for your support!
PRESIDENT'S CLUB President's Club recognizes donors who contribute gifts of $10,000 or more. Acoustech Supply / Tom & Susie Popalisky Affiliated Clinical Services, Inc. Philip '66 & Sandra '66 Anderson Souheil & Lisa Badran Theodore Balistreri & Lisa Bangert-Balistreri Florence Ball (Deceased) Greg '79 & Louise '79 Berg Stephen & Joanne Boettinger Barry '74 & Joy Bowen Kevin & Debra '80 Brandenburg Mary Sue Braun '72 Douglas & Ann Marie Brown Gary & Mary '84 Caravella Michael Carter Peter & Bonnie Chaput Thomas & Elizabeth '64 Charnecki James & Mary '72 Connelly Brian '73 Conole Richard '64 & Patricia '64 Cosentino Michael T. Crowley '60 Mark & Julie Darnieder Stephen & Mary '68 Decker John & Jayne '85 Desing David '85 & Debbie Dlugopolski Robert '85 & Julie Dlugopolski Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa John & Tamara Dunn Aly El-Ghatit & Theresa Barry Paul Engibous '74 Erica P. John Fund Faith In Our Future Angelo '84 & Stephanie Fallucca Giacomo Fallucca '79 Nicolas '96 & Farah Fehring Thomas & Suzan Fehring Thomas Fischer '65 Patrick & Linda Foy Andrew & Christina Garni Gebhardt Foundation James & Leanne Giese Robert J. Gogan Greater Milwaukee Foundation Michael '63 & Susan Heyer Andrew '80 & Sally Kadrich William J. Kadrich '83 / J&B Painting Dean '92 & Sheila (Deceased) Koch
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Ellis & Yvette '75 Landau Matthew & Patricia Linn William J. Listwan Love One Another Trust Ray & Dawne Manista Dave & Amy Mazza John & Katie '75 Mehan Daniel & Katherine '84 Meyer Northwestern Mutual Foundation Andrew '04 & Lisa O'Connell John & Patricia O'Connell Outdoor Lighting Construction Co., Inc. Palermo's Villa Inc. David Porter The Price Foundation Charitable Trust Don & Anne Robertson William & Carol (Deceased) Roche Alice Rozek Thomas '83 & Chris '83 Schumacher William & Annemarie '86 Scobey-Polacheck Sendik's Food Market The Catholic Community Foundation The Windhover Foundation Three Holy Women Parish Greg & Cindy Uhen We Energies Foundation Jerry & Kim Weidmann The James & Virginia Wheeler Foundation Otto & Marilyn Wolter / Wolter, Inc. Jerome & Suzanne Wren
William '64 & Carol Gehl Green Bay Packers Foundation Anthony & Jill Grueninger Gregory & Kristen Hobbs Janis '11 Ehland John & Deborah Kiedrowski William & Joan '73 Kortsch Kevin & Erika LaPean Roy & Elaine LaPean Anthony & Mary '67 Linn Michael '60 & Sharon McClone Michael McCoy & Michelle Pesek-McCoy Jennifer McMahon-Varick '84 Mel's Charities Henri Moreau '75 & Natalie Harkness Theodore '65 & Lynne Moreau Sr. Ann Marie Palmisano, O.P. Ray & Judith Pfarr Estate Christopher & Kristin Piotrowski Sharon Power Gary '76 & Mary '76 Refinski Regal Rexnord Andrew '95 & Rebecca Ritger W. David Roche (Deceased) Walter & Rita Rojahn Karen Schneider Richard & Maureen Young '79 Stalle James & Margaret Stern Arnis '84 & Shelley '84 Vecitis Paul & Nadine Weske John & Amy Yadgir Joseph Zingsheim '60
FOUNDER'S SOCIETY
ST. DOMINIC SOCIETY
Founder's Society recognizes donors who contribute gifts of $5,000-$9,999.
St. Dominic Society recognizes donors who contribute gifts of $2,500-$4,999.
Robert '81 & Lisa Aiken James & Joan '83 Anderson Archdiocese of Milwaukee Tom & Sally Branigan C.G. Schmidt Cory & Megan Colvin John '61 & Joan Conroy Stephen & Martha Cushman David '85 & Kate Denton Ricardo & Margaret '73 Diaz John Ernster '60 Tim '75 & Robin '75 Flatley Edward & Angela Foy Nicholas Fricano Steven & Vicki Gall
Ida Androwich '60 Frank Balas Bottoms Up Vending David '80 & Patricia '80 Bowen Jeffrey & Laura Bray Amy Brown '01 Canopies Events CCS Wisconsin Janitorial, Inc. James & Cynthia Chapman William & Terry '72 Curtis David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, Inc. William & Karen Desing DHS Athletic Booster Club Robert & Rhonda Friday
Tony & Cara Fuller Owen & Molly '88 Lavin Louis '61 & Jean '61 Maier Terrance '73 & Mary Jo '74 McCormick Susan Mischler '66 Timothy & Marcie Patneaude Richard & Mary '78 Pesich Troy & Kate Peterson Premium Loaves/Jimmy John's David & Michelle Rindt Dennis '70 & Nancy '70 Rinehart Robert Haack Jewelery James '73 & Ann Roche Anthony '84 & Elizabeth Rojahn Eric & Karie Schmidt Andrew '76 & Jinghua Schneider John & Kathleen Schneider Family Foundation Marianne Scobey Tempur-Pedic, Inc. Umansky Motor Cars Kelly Vecitis '85 William '85 & Michelle '85 Wong Craig Posselt & Emily Winters-Posselt
FR. MAZZUCHELLI CIRCLE Fr. Mazzuchelli Circle recognizes donors who contribute gifts of $1,000$2,499. This circle commemorates the founder of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. KMI Construction, LLC James & Jeri '86 Albrecht Baird Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Joseph '84 & Kathy Baumann Anonymous Gary Bokowy John '71 & Shelley Brannan Michael & Margaret Brauer Burghardt Sporting Goods David Burke & Maureen Crowley '83 Burke Kathryn Cabral Catholic Financial Life Randy '84 & Denise Christianson Class of 1970 Class of 1975 The Columbus Foundation Rob & Mary Sue '64 Cunningham Dan & Jennifer Current William & Terry '72 Curtis Peter '77 & Cindy Deinlein Thomas '63 & Kimberly Demarsh Mary Jane Denton Destination Kohler Stephen & Janeen '67 Doleschal Thomas Domer '66
Jason & Stacey Drifka James & Jeanne '65 Duffy Essam & Christina '88 Elsafy Joe & Anna Emmerich Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc. Thomas & Mary '66 Evslin Feerick Funeral Home Terence '74 & Kathlynn Flanagan Thomas '66 & Marcia Flanagan Greg & Elizabeth Flattery Anita Fleisch '67 Patrick & Katie Foy Kelly Fricano Stewart & Kathleen '67 Friend George (Deceased) & Anna Clair Gaspar Richard '76 & Roseanne Genett John & Carol Gerlach Joan Gozdziewski William & Barbara Groeschell Marcy Hackbarth '86 Philip & Ellen Halley Cheryl Halverson & Pete Alex Henry '84 & Susan Hamilton Kevin & Mary '74 Hanifin Michael '60 & Linda Hanson Jeff '78 & Vivian Hargarten James '86 & Sara Harwood Tim Heitman Mike & Janelle Herbrand Steven & Catherine Brenk '70 Hoelter Patrick '90 & Debra Holton Genie Hoy Andrew '74 & Kathleen '74 Huckbody Robert & Kathleen Jablonowski Jansen Family Foundation Donald '63 & Jane Kedrowski Chris & Sydney Kellenberger Daniel & Cecilia Kim Kristi Kluck '90 KMI Construction, LLC Jerry '79 & Zoe Knudtson Michael '76 Krippendorf & Dorothy Noyes Mark & Maureen '86 Krueger Larry & Marian '66 Krupicka Roseann Lachenmann Timothy Lantz '95 Colleen Linn '80 John '84 & Patricia Love John & Jennifer Luy Rachelle Marquardt '84 Masters Building Solutions Brian Medina Marc Melloch Andrew & Mary Meurer James & Helen Michaletz / Michaletz Zweif Boyd & Stephanie Miller Todd '79 & Suzanne Mirasola Morgan Stanley Foundation Tim & Michele Murphy
Richard & Gloria Nack Chris & Stacey Naffah Mary Ann Nicoud '69 Timothy O'Connell '10 Eamonn O'Keefe & Rebecca Jones '79 Chad '95 & Rachel Osmanski Brad & Alicia '02 Phillips John & Janet Plenke Theodore Prince & Amanda Ward Prince Marc & Eileen Puechner Mark '92 & Christine '93 Rice John & Ann '71 Riley Edward & Stephenie Ritger Roblox James '73 & Ann Roche Robert & Joni Roenitz Mark & LeAnn '84 Rogan John Schloegel '86 Kevin & Carol Schuele Russel & Carole '60 Setterlun Joe & Terri Shaw Marjorie Shea '72 John & Sarah Shortall Wayne & Elizabeth Simono Sinsinawa Dominicans David & Kathleen '69 Smith Thomas & Kelly '87 Sneed Starlette Daniel '79 & Cynthia Steffes Robert '71 & Virginia Stoffel Harry & Barbara '74 Stratton Daniel Stuck Mary Ellen Sweeney '66 Vito & Makela Taphorn Ken & Laurie Theiler Erica Liddle '96 Joseph & Marian Topp Gregg Trojanowski Robert '69 & Martha Trussell Family Foundation United Way of Greater Milwaukee Annamaria Varona '85 Saul & Madeline Verbera Thomas & Mimi Walton Krystal Wangerin Peter (Deceased) & Virginia Ware Ben & Stephanie Weiler Aaron & Frances White Alan & Marilyn Wiseman Michael A. Wright '69 Susan Wustrack David (Deceased) & Kathy Wyatt Mark Zaborske Rick & Rosalie Zehner
The Krembs Family (left to right): Betsy, Ann, Mary, Peter, Alex, Martin, John
Opportunity Faith, Family, &
The M. Alex and Ann Mailer Krembs Family Endowment
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or Betsy Krembs ’64 Charnecki, Dominican High School represents much more than where she spent her teenage years. It is part of her family’s story; one rooted in faith, education, service, and the belief that opportunity can shape a life. Betsy was one of four siblings who attended Dominican after graduating from St. Monica School in Whitefish Bay, including Mary ’60, John ’62, and Peter, who passed away before graduating. Her parents valued Catholic education and welcomed the opportunity for their children to attend a college-preparatory high school where faith and Christian values were woven into daily life. “Love of your neighbor begins at home,” Betsy recalls, was one of many values her parents instilled in their children. They believed those lessons should be reinforced at school and through service to their parish and community. Today, Betsy and her husband, Tom (pictured left), are helping extend that opportunity to future generations through the M. Alex and Ann Mailer Krembs Family Endowment, established in honor of Betsy’s family.
The endowment provides a meaningful way to honor her parents and the education they made possible for their children; a gift that has continued to shape Betsy’s life in profound and lasting ways. Betsy and Tom’s commitment to Catholic education extends throughout their lives. Both attended Catholic schools through college, earning bachelor’s degrees from Catholic universities. Betsy built a career in nursing, while Tom worked in finance, and together they owned and operated a 19th-century Victorian bed and breakfast in Rehoboth, Mass. Their three children were raised Catholic and their family has remained deeply involved in serving their parish and community. Their most cherished service work was involvement in Honduras that was partly ravaged by Hurricane Mitch in 1998. In connection with the Diocese of Fall River and the Dominican Sisters of Charity of the Presentation, Betsy and Tom gave their time, talent and treasure to help the people of Guaimaca, located in the mountainous region of Honduras. Their efforts included the creation of the Marie Poussepin Center, an all-girls school. Their work in Honduras reflects the same philosophy behind the endowment they established at Dominican: education creates opportunity, and opportunity can transform lives. When asked about the students who will benefit from their endowment, Betsy and Tom emphasized the importance of making a
Betsy '64 and Tom Charnecki at their home in Venice, FL
Catholic education accessible to families who might otherwise have difficulty affording it. “We’re trying to lighten the financial burden a little bit, because money shouldn’t be a factor when parents want to send their children to a Catholic school,” said Tom. Betsy and Tom hope scholarship recipients of their endowment will embrace the opportunities before them, recognizing that the full value of their education may not become clear until years, even decades later. “I loved my time at Dominican and believe the foundation it provided set me up for success. Academically, I was well prepared to succeed in college and in my career. Just as importantly, Dominican nurtured my faith and deepened my commitment to service, values that have continued to grow throughout my life. I am incredibly grateful to Dominican for these gifts, which have helped me live my life with purpose. I hope our endowment will give future students the opportunity to experience the same sense of purpose, faith, and possibility that Dominican gave me,” shared Betsy. “We’ve been blessed with the resources to pay something forward. We thought this would be a good tribute to our predecessors.” Through the M. Alex and Ann Mailer Krembs Family Endowment, Betsy and Tom are honoring their past while investing in the future, giving students the opportunity to experience the education, community, and strong foundation that meant so much to Betsy and her family.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SOCIETY St. Catherine of Siena Society recognzies donors who contribute gifts of $500-$999. This society commemorates the Dominican saint, Catherine of Siena. Abbott Laboratories ACRO Automation Systems, Inc. Anonymous Jane Armstrong '90 Artisan Partners Aspen Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic Joe & Ceci Bassindale Bay Driving Academy Victoria Beltran '83 Samuel Birch Ramel & Danielle Bly Elizabeth Boemer '66 Brian '82 & Lisa Bowen Michael & Shari Brennan Michael '75 & Kathleen Brondino Brown & Brown Joe Vopal & Christine Candela Bruce & Kathleen '80 Caplan Peter Coffaro & Lorna Dilley Paul '98 & Jessica Corrao Timothy & B Cross Culver's Bayshore Peter '77 & Cindy Deinlein Delta Airlines Foundation Mary Desing Lorenzo & Debbie Di Matteo John '65 & Mari Dickmann Eric Dlugopolski '17 Todd '79 & Lizbeth Dock Elite Fitness & Racquet Clubs Dianne Farrell Robert & Marianne '62 Fazen Thomas & Elizabeth '70 Fehling Fireside Restaurant Group Katherine Fischer '69 Robert '75 & Tracy Flood William J. Flood '77 Forage Kitchen Nate '09 & Emily Friday Patrick & Jennifer Garven Daniel Gerlach '06 Mary Ellen Curry '64 Germanotta Grace Fleming Reinhold Scholarship Trust Margarita Guerrero '08 Jeff '83 & Melissa Guidinger Julie Hackbarth '89 Paul '77 & Susan Hagerty Jack & Susan '65 Hale Benjamin & Roshelle Hall Robert & Heidi '61 Hanley Hayat Pharmacy Daretta Henry '00 John & Kathleen '67 Hickey Gregory '68 & Mary Holub Jon '69 & Doris Horn Terence & Holly '77 Hoy
Phil & Johanna '68 Hunsaker Jeannie Iannello Daniel & Lisa Marie '86 Idzikowski Mark & Margaret Jelacic Gary & Julie Johnson Jill Johnson '87 Joseph & Kellyann '80 Jones Ron '76 & Joanne Kaminsky Patrick & Maddalena '86 Kass Don Kern Thomas & Katie Kister La Masa Empanada Bar Lemon Tree Jason & Molly Lever Erica Liddle '96 James & Barbara '79 Lijewski Kate Lopez Mike Marks '60 Mathnasium Anthony & Krystal Mayer Colleen McMahon '86 Amie Meleski Marc Melloch Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Milwaukee School of Engineering Thomas & Kathleen Mlada Thomas & Pamela Mueller Peter '76 & Maria Jose Mullaney John & Ellen '74 Murphy Shane & Christine Murphy Stephanie Murphy Thomas & Alison Murphy Vincent & Jennifer Murray Bret & Brenda Naggs James Neuner Kathleen Newell Reggie & Kawanza Newson Daniel & Mary Jo '82 O'Brien Augie Palumbo Barbara Pelton Michael & Maggie Pickart Roger & Becky Pillsbury
Power/mation Division Inc. Jeffrey & Jodell '83 Quamme Kevin & Katie Reitman Ruben & Carolmunica Reyes Rinehart, Scaffidi & Rinehart William '65 & Margaret Rinehart River Club of Mequon Patrick Roche '76 Ken & Beth '86 Rouse Giana Sabatino Francine Parris '84 Saffold David & Jennifer Sanders Patrick Sanger '79 Robert '65 & Mary Schmidt Michael & Susan '68 Scholz David & LaQuisha Schroeder Joe & Catherine '77 Schweitz Patricia Seelman '63 SHOP Shorewest Realtors Christopher '69 & Karen Spahn Thomas '64 & Sharon Stoffel John & Brooke Talbot John Teevan Thomas '80 & Chris Telderer That Taco Guy Thrivent Financial Tobin Jewelers Tripoli Country Club Stephen & Catherine '03 Troncone Vanguard Charitable Winfield & Mindy Waggoner John & Mary Lee Walloch Weyco Group Shannon & Kathleen Whitworth David '66 & Sarah '66 Willey Robin '86 Wine Richard & Kathleen Wirtz Wisconsin Athletic Club-Business Office Grant & Anne '83 Witte Abigail Young & Eric Suttmiller James & Catherine Young
DOMINICAN PARTNER Dominican Partner recognizes donors who contribute gifts of $250-$499. Added Value Automation LLC American Online Giving Foundation, Inc Michael Androwich Daniel '85 & Mary '85 Aschenbrener Theodore Balistreri '24 Bars & Rec Rick Bauch Sarah Bleything Jeff & Dajen Bohacek Thomas '88 & Kimberly Borchardt Joseph '76 & Claire '76 Brand Zachary & Kathleen Brauns Sarah Brill '01 Bunzel's Meat Market & Catering Raman Chopra Class of 1985 Crystal Collins Robert Contratto, II '72 Bill Crowley Marie Cyganiak '87 Thomas & Catherine Czech Mark '06 & Maura '06 Darnieder Richard & Kristine Davidson Keric '69 & Gloriann DeChant Destination Geneva National Sean '20 & Kallie '20 Dlugopolski Energenecs Inc. John '76 & Darlene Fazio Thomas '80 & Robin '80 Fazio Robert '67 & Nancy '67 Fetherston John '68 & Susan '68 Filo Edward '60 & Diane Fink Brian '97 & Jessica Fischer Michael '06 & Maura Flanagan Tim '75 & Robin '75 Flatley Brian '66 & Gwen Folmer John & Gabrielle '75 Franke Robert '68 & Susan Gabriel John & Kathleen '64 Geiger Joseph Gonzales & Vanessa Rivera-Gonzales Michael Grimaldi James '67 & Mary Groh Gruber Law Offices Patricia J. Haugh '73 Hausch LLC Stephen & Mary Hessel Steven Hoelter & Catherine Brenk '70 Hoelter Holton Brothers Inc. Illume MedSpa Steve & Kathryn Jones Gus & Sarah Connell '03 Kaufmann Stephen & Kathleen '62 Keane Michael & Kathryn '63 Kelly Kimpton The Journeyman Kevin & Sarah Kleinmann 14 | honor roll of donors
Robert & Teresa Klug Pamela Knight Jerry '79 & Zoe Knudtson Paul & Catherine '89 Korrison Herbert '61 & Carol Kretzer Henry & Anita '75 Krier Mark & Kathy '67 Kunstman Vida Langenkamp James '83 & Natasha Lemon Doug & Valerie Lohse Deanne Lowe '86 Anthony & Ruth Lucas Todd & Annette Lucchesi Mitch & Amy Lueck Michael & Tonya Lueder Nelson & Jennifer '91 Luna Richard & Virginia Lynch M3 Insurance Solutions Inc. Paul '76 & Paula Malloy Kevin & Bridget '00 Malone Maple Creek Farm Marcus Hotels & Resorts Mark Anthony Brands Tim Markwiese '76 James McCormack '73 Tim McDaniel '72 & Diane (Deceased) Duarte Brian & Kerry Mitchell Christian '16 & Catherine '16 Moroder Christopher '73 & Joan Moroder Brian & Jessica Diaz '04 Nedd Tim & Susanne '76 Nettesheim Christopher & Maureen '84 Nichols David O'Brien & Heidi Janzen-O'Brien Daniel '06 & Margaret '06 O'Connell Robert '65 & Sheila O'Keef Christina Olenchek-Reardon '96 Michael Piotrowski '69 Thomas '67 & Deborah Putnam John & Jennifer Reisel LeVar & Adrienne Ridgeway Paul Rosenkranz '67 Antonio & Marcia Rottino Richard Sadiq Laura Salvatore Andy & Cydni Schaeffler Matt & Abigail Schumwinger Therese Wycklendt '02 Simonis Willard '61 & Mary Sorenson Daniel '79 & Cynthia Steffes Heather Stern '12 Alan '65 & Audrey Strack The Bay Restaurant The Bog Jonathan '81 & Jennie Thrasher Rachelle Tieszen Allan & Julie Trafton Meg '78 & David (Deceased) Vartanian Arthur & Karen Voellinger
Catherine von Schwind '60 Mark & Yvonne Wagner James & Sharon Wahlen Tim Walsh Patrick & Patricia '63 Watkins Darren & Marcia Wheelock John & Madonna '69 Williams John & Stacey Wirth Charles Worman & Amy Schley Karl & Claire '74 Wycklendt Peter '14 & Catherine Wycklendt
KNIGHTS CLUB Knights Club recognizes donors who contribute gifts of $100-$249. Alton & Gail '66 Adams Adventure Rock Mathew & Kathy '84 Albright Andare Sports Edward Androwich Robert Androwich Armbruster Jewelers Joseph '87 & Erin Arndt James Aven Matthew Bachman Lynn Bagley '74 Thomas & Barbara '63 Bailey Josephine Balistreri '22 Vincent & Wendy '65 Barr Paul Barragry '69 Patrice Bartelme Bartolotta Restaurant Group Lora Baumgartner '00 Neal & Carolyn Baumgartner Valentine & Mary Beth '64 Baumgartner Austin Beamon Philip '79 & Elizabeth Behling Douglas & Susan '87 Berg Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery George '77 & Jodie Bichanich Kevin '80 & Louise Birschbach Jack & Mary Pat '66 Bleier George Block John Blum '72 BMO Kevin '80 & Jennifer Boemer Frank Bohacek Kiya Bolds John '79 & Robin Breidenbach Linda Bremner Cecil Brewer Allen & Kathy '61 Broussard Daniel Buhs Troy Buhs Joshua Burd Burke Candy Burn Boot Camp
Harrison Carter '20 Ted Catalano '81 Lydia Centeno Gary & Ruth Chudzinski Erwin Clark Robert & Debbie Cohen J. Patrick & Jane Condon Corda Investments Angilique Cornelius Jason Corsten Nelida Cortes Joseph '80 & Holly Cortese Ronald & Margaret Creten Lorae Current James & Kathryn Daly Thomas D'Amato '80 Joan Davis '80 David & Holly Delgado Kristi Densow Erin Desing '15 Penny Diamante David '70 & Bonnie Dickmann Tony Divino Joanne Dixon Kyle Dlugopolski '14 & Lilian Jaeger Ryan Dlugopolski '11 James '86 & Candace Domach Joseph '74 & Jeannie Domer Betsy Donnelly Trisha Downard Ralph Drees Daniel '66 & Mary Drewek David & Roberta Drews Anne Duffy '60 Tracy Edwards Christine Eldredge '73 Elements Massage Joseph '80 & Beth Emmerich J. Michael & Joan End Barbara Enes Bret '85 & Marie Eulberg Jonathan Fales Kevin Falk '14 Michael '74 & Anne Falk Makda Fessahaye '07 Scott & Kelly '00 Fetherolf James Fischer Patrick '73 & Jill Fitzpatrick Robert & Susan '65 Flesch Susan Fowler '67 LaToya Freeman Nancy Frentzel Carl & Mary '76 Fuda Christopher Fuller '16 Estevan Galicia, Jr. & Jelena Stojsavljevic Sonia Galicia Rachel Garry Samuel & Bridget Ginnis Glamp MKE David & Dara Gnadt Mark Gold
Goldfish Swim Sean & Nicolle Grassl The Great Frame Up Samuel & Ingrid Gregg Charles & Theresa Griesel Rodrigo Grion Edward Dunphy & Colleen '84 Groh-Dunphy Joan Gucciardi '68 M. Siobhan Haggerty '78 Christine Halbur '81 Judith Halstead '79 Robert & Michael-Ann Hancox Burley Harding LeRoy & Alma Hatton Jane Haugen '69 Greg & Gloria Hermsen Patrick Higgins '67 Patrick Hill '01 Randy Hill Steven & Teresa Hitzeman Anders & Betsey Hjertstedt Daniel '68 & Azie Hoeller Jim & Suzanne Holton John '90 & Gina Holton Steven '92 & Susan Honzelka Marihelen Hoppa-Willbrandt '75 Ryan & Jodi Hundt Anthony & Colleen '71 Impellitteri Christopher & Linda Johnson Philip Johnson Daniel Johnston & Andjela Drake Johnston Brian & Valerie Jordan Sr. Erica Jordan, O.P. Luke & Kate Junk Kathy Kastner Jeannine Kellenberger Brian & Susan '83 Ketterhagen Kevin Kiefer Tanner Kilander Richard McCormick & Megan King '84 Maudwella Kirkendoll Amanda Kirmse James Kleckner Coleman Lyons & Sarah Klug '02 Lyons Matthew Knautz Nicholas Knuth '97 Brian Kohlbeck Jesse Kopp Timothy '84 & Amy Koppa Paul & Joann '82 Kosaian Steven & Marie Koszuta Andrew '97 & Christine Kowske Bruce & Jeanne Kress Tiffany Krihwan Paul Krippendorf '79 Jason Kubiak '91 Thomas & Patricia '65 Kuzma Fred LaCourt Norman Lasca, Jr. & Judith Lasca Jennifer Leibl
Jason & Kristin Lelewicz Michael '80 & Colleen Lemon Paul Sagan & Lisa Lesjak Dianne Lohse Sheila Long Nicholas '97 & Shelby Loth Adela Luna '19 Aracelis Luna John '70 & Marie Makal Kent & Laura Maly Tyler '11 & Lauren Manista Marcus Theatres Corp. Arthur & Mary Margaret '66 Marquis Carol Masse Margaret Mathews Charles '80 & Julie Mathieu Robert Matichek Mary Matthias Warren Mcduffie Colleen McFarland James & Kathleen McKeown Patrick McKeown Michael & Linda Mesirow Michael Michaud '90 Midland National Life Insurance Company Jonathan & Maureen Mies Jane Milach '72 Cindy Miller '80 Robert Greenya & Maire Mills Greenya '82 Darko Miocic Matt Mirsberger Missing Links Golf Club The Montiel Family MOOI Carolina Morales Hortencia Morales Rodney & Alisia Moutry John '81 & Patricia '81 Mueller Robert & Mary '69 Mulcahy MaryAnne Mullaney '75 Tim & Michele Murphy Howard & Elaine Myers Emily Naczek JT Nero Daniel & Mary '83 Nettesheim Jeff & Maureen Newcomb-Sadler '91 Clarence Nicholas Roger Norris-Tull James & Elizabeth Orth Tim & Rachel Ossmo Jose Pagan & Sheila Rivera-Pagan Sr. Ann Marie Palmisano, O.P. Palomino Pines Rory Palubiski John Pandl Craig & Julie Pannemann Matthew & Sarah Parlier Steven & Monnine Parnitzke Adrienne Parsons '74 Alan Peschl James & Ann Piatt
Aaron Pierce '00 Wayne & Michelle Pilak Harvey & Diane '71 Pollack Edward '10 & Joanne Popalisky Thomas Popalisky '10 Douglas Porchetta '80 Trevor Porter '10 Kathleen Pritchard '69 James & Anne Pugely Pure Barre Racine Danish Kringle Paul & Sandra Radice Marcus Raffeet & Sharon Pernsteiner Bonnie Refinski-Knight '79 Andrew & Megan Renner Janet Retzer '78 Donna Richardson Charles '98 & Arlene Roche Stephen '94 & Kristin Roche Patrick Roddy '80 Mark & Louise '76 Roepke David '92 & Donna Roesch Catherine Rose '82 Anne Rozga '80 Jane Rozga '76 Donald & Margaret '77 Rytman Giuseppe Safina Mary Saggio '65 Robert & Elizabeth Sather Timothy '83 & Kathleen Schilter Dorothy Schlaikowski John Schloegel '86 Rick & Nickie Schmidt Ryan Schmidt Roberta Schranz
Rod & Joanne Schueller Donald Schultz Charles '69 & Lana Schumacher Kristin Seeker Frederick & Anne '80 Seidel Jeffrey & Melissa Senn Patrick Sherlock '17 Bridget Shultz Margaret Skocir Mary Skoglund Jacob Sladky Dale & Catherine Smaglik Jennifer Smarelli '86 David Smith Michael & Joanne Smith Michael & Deirdre Snyder Tom & Katie '72 Sonnenberg Jennifer Stead '89 Frank & Jane '85 Steck Steven Stell Heather Stelloh Mary Stelter Stifel Charitable Inc. Anne Stover Harry & Barbara '74 Stratton Nathan & Helen '00 Strong Steve & Tammi Summers Brian & Mary Taggart Scott '81 & Lori Tamms Cari Taylor William & Judy '66 Tetu Ken & Laurie Theiler Madonna Thelen '67 Tootsie Roll Industries Christopher '14 & Sarah Topp
Michael Topp Sara Topp '08 Anthony '93 & Kathryn Tushaus Reed & Kelly '02 Tyriver Thaddeus & Michelle '87 Uczen Urban Ecology Center Alexandria Valdez Karl Van De Hey & Liza Sandy Fred & Kathy Van Hecke Dean Vanes Visual Image Photography Michael '75 & Lisa Vitucci Barbara & Barbara Vodak Julie Vodak Mary Voell David & Carrie von Bohlen Vlasta Vranjes Adam Wadle Christopher & Jamie '95 Wahlen Madeline Wake Christopher '07 & Marlee Walloch Tom & Martha '68 Welton Kim Wesling Nancy Wesling '81 Laura Wessels Thomas Wesson '63 Tim & Jenn Wilms Robert '84 & Lynne Wolfe Wonderland Bookshop Lisa Woods Cari Wuebben Dashal Young '84
THE POWER OF ALUMNI CONNECTIONS: A SUMMER INTERNSHIP STORY When Derrick Johnson ‘24 began searching for a summer internship, he learned firsthand the value of the Dominican alumni network. After connecting with fellow Dominican alumnus Steve Clark '85, Senior Vice President and Director of Treasury Management at Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Derrick secured a summer internship that provided valuable experience and insight into his future career in finance. Now a Finance major at the University of Kansas, Derrick credits Dominican with preparing him for both college and the professional world. Through challenging AP courses, leadership opportunities, athletics, and extracurricular involvement, he developed strong time management, teamwork, and communication skills. As a Kairos leader, he strengthened his ability to lead and connect with others, while Dominican's diverse community taught him how to work effectively with people from many different backgrounds. During his internship, Derrick gained hands-on experience in treasury management, financial analysis, and lending. He worked alongside lenders, attended loan committee meetings, spread financial statements, calculated debt service coverage ratios, and contributed to several projects that deepened his understanding of the banking industry. Derrick is grateful to the teachers, staff, and classmates who made his Dominican experience so meaningful. He also encourages fellow students to take advantage of the Dominican network. His advice? Never underestimate the power of networking and always include Dominican on your resume. You never know which fellow Knight may help open the door to your next opportunity.
FRIENDS OF DOMINICAN Friends of Dominican recognizes donors who contribute gifts up to $99. Neifor Acosta Temiloluwa Adesanya '25 Tomi Adesanya Barton & Terri Adrian Ramon Aguilera Cerritos & Sherlie Ann Aguillera Jordan Albrecht Susan Albrightson '88 Juan Aldape & Maria Villagran Benny '06 & Ashley '04 Allgood Mary Alt Gretchen Anderson '64 Janet Anderson Michael & Amanda Anderson Anna Antrim '20 Barry Applewhite '22 Sue Armstrong Rodolfo Ayala '29 Mary Baker '74 Edward '60 & Carol Bangs Jackie Barber Clyde Battle Juliet Battle Katrice Battle Jay & Janine '85 Baudhuin Bavarian Bierhaus Bayside Gardening Center Jessica Bazan '10 Donald Belcher Barbara Beres Douglas '74 & Halena Berg Mara Bergee Jack & Alia '20 Berry Danaette Biddle Danny & Susan Birch Rob Bland Shellie Blumenfield Daniel & Kristen Boeck Grace Boettinger '18 Andrew Bohacek Thomas & Victoria Temple Bonesho Linda Bonilla '18 Kristina Borkenhagen Patrick Boser '76 Regina Boston-Dixon Kathleen Branigan '18 Michael Branigan '21 Catherine Brauer '13 Mary Brauer '09 Selah Bray '27 Breadsmith of Whitefish Bay Ann Brennan Rick & Mardi '69 Bridich Alexander Briones & Angelica Palacios Melanie Britton-Hazely James '92 & Dolores Brown
Susan Brumm '64 James Bryant Jeanne Buhs Rubelino Burgos & Casey Schroeder Cheryl Burt Joseph Caban Elian Caban Gonzalez '24 Cafe Corazon Mark & Margaret '79 Cain Geo Canar Jair Carlos '21 Kristine Carroll Kelsey Cartwright Lisa Cartwright Anita Cathey Juan & Lauren Cazares Cedarburg Cultural Center Champion's Pub City Tins Arcetta Clay Jones John Coblentz Sam Coffaro '21 Jenny Coleman Gus & Sarah Connell '03 Kaufmann James & Mary '72 Connelly Roberta Conrad '87 Crystal Contreras Saavedra '23 Corner Bakery Cafe Madison Cornwell Michael Corrao '01 Salvatore Corrao Jodi Cowen Leonard Cratic Maureen Creed '70 Margie Cruz Kevin Paul & Emily Curley Thomas & Kathleen Deffke Gary DeGeorge Beatrice Delgadillo Margaret '12 & John Dereszynski Shannon Desalvo Jack Desing '20 Barbara Dineen '60 Sam Dolphin Pamela Dowling Timothy & Kalandria Dries William & Patricia Drifka Drybar Milwaukee Janet Dubinski Mark Dumbleton William & Mary '63 Eckenrod Eilleen's Candy Driss Elabdallaoui & Rebecca Briglevic Michael & Margaret '82 Ellwood Bethany Emmerich Empower Yoga William '71 & Kim Engibous Shaun '00 & Angela English Michael & Susan Eoloff
Rosemary Erikins Allene Faber Alex Fahrenkrug Mark & Sally Falci Kyle '01 & Becca Feerick Todd & Dawn Feldbruegge Tyler Feldbruegge '25 Nancy Felhofer Natan Fessahaye '21 John & Tania Fischer Joan Fisher Antonio & Alesha Fitzgerald Alejandro Fonseca & Sara Fonseca Sandoval Nicole Fowler Katherine Frediani '19 Jonathan Friday '00 Adriane Frieson Margaret Fritz Gary & Kathleen Gaszak Donna Gazzana '65 Josh Gehrke '24 German Fest Alexandra Giese '16 Jack Giese '24 Molly Giese '18 Paul & Michele '77 Giese Barbara Gilmore James & Mary Lou Glasl Glaze Pottery Ethan Grassl '23 Kathy Grassl Joe & Katie '85 Griffin Siobain Guichon David Hall Keith & Colleen Halverson Christina Hamati Victor & Maureen Hampel John '75 & Faye Hanley Ana Hansen Erik & Melissa Hansen Mike & Margaret Harloff Bryan Harter David & Ann Haugh Ashley Haynes '02 Austin Haynes '06 Sandra Hays Linda Heiderer LaToya Henderson Robin Henry Fr. Enrique Hernandez Highland House Becky Hoehnen Hounds Around Town Suzanne Howe Danaria Hubbard Emma Hubbard '24 John Hudak '18 David Hundt '24 Indulgence Chocolatiers Gabrielle Inyart 17 | honor roll of donors
Michael Inyart & Maribeth Clancy Irish Fest Foundation, Inc. Diana Ittner Johnathon Ivens '24 J. Henry & Sons Lailah Jackson '27 Anna Jacobs Ben Jelacic '20 Katelyn Jiang '26 Jilly's Car Wash Addison Johnson '20 Charles Johnson & Alison Hong Genevieve Johnson '24 Jimmie Johnson Karen Johnson Lisa Johnson Sr. Mary Howard Johnstone, O.P. Chloe Jones '23 Ericka Jordan '02 Andrei & Elizabeth Junge Brian & Kate Jurgens Margaret Kahn Peter Kallas '79 Mary Ann Kampe James & Elizabeth '60 Kasdorf Christopher Keidel & Theresa Toporsh Mary Keidel Krista Kemppainen '16 Stephen Kennedy Bryce Kiefer '15 William & Donna Kiefert Michael Kirst '78 Margaret Kissinger Christy Kleckner Carol Knuth Nathan Knuth '99 & Sarah Keller '00 Gloria Koeberl Lauren Kohlbeck Judith Kohnlein Derrick & Annaliese Koller '03 Shumate Patrick & Laura Koppa Steven & Marie Koszuta William Krentz Jeffrey '74 & Julie '75 Kruesel Jean Lacy Warner & Emma Lacy Lydia LaGue Lakefront Brewery Richard Lamb & Susan Anderson Tracy Lee Douglas & Michele Legler Kelli Legler '06 Felice Leib Melissa Leinhart Ellen Letourneau Lloyd & Sheri Levin Angela Levis Chris Levis Kathleen Lew '77 James & Judith Lewis 18 | honor roll of donors
Karen Lewis Andrew Lijewski '09 Lucy Linn '10 Patrick '10 & Gabriella '13 Linn James & Jennifer '93 Lisiak David Livingston '82 Daniyah Lloyd '27 Beth Lobner Carol M. Loehr '76 Michael Loehr '17 Dena Loftus Carolyn Long '16 Andrew & Margaret Losey Judith Lueder Sarai Lugo Lynden Sculpture Garden Katheryn Maier Lily Maier '20 Margaret Major '62 Major Goolsby's Barbara Martin Ted & Claudia Martin Therese Martin Nikki Masse Riley '20 & Maura '20 Maszk Richard & Kathleen '62 Matter Elizabeth Mazza '21 Nathan Mazza '20 Antoine & Jade McDuffie Kyla McDuffie '26 Miguel & Jennifer Mendoza Mary Meyer '15 Adele Miller '60 Michael & Susan Miller Richard & Gwendolyn Miller Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee Curling Club Milwaukee Pretzel Company Joseph Mitchell '18 Vincent Mitchell Sean Moore '21 Noel Morales '22 Karina Moreno Gregory '82 & Katherine Moroder Matt & Laura Mountin Moxie Food + Drink Michael & Mary Mueller Maria Myles Maura Myles '76 Nail Bar Neroli Salon & Spa John '95 & Amy Neuburg Maria Nigh Sharon Nigh John Nokovic Stefano Norfini & Laura Vandoni Robert Novohradsky Benjamin O'Connell '09 Kristyn O'Laughlin Allen & Catherine Onopa
Monica Orr Maureen Oster '65 Jose & Iris Pagan David & Anne Pagel Charlie Parlier Tim Patterson Lawrence & Eileen Pesch Michael Pfister '88 Aidan Phillips '21 Ciara Phillips Elly Pick '67 Jacob & Diane Ping Stephen & Susan '69 Plichta Kate Poellmann Terrence & Christine '71 Porter Catherine Prince Nehemiah Prince Sarah Prince Patrick '84 & Barbara Quesnell Patricia Ramirez '22 Andrea Ramsey Bryan & Corinna Ramsey Eric Rapp Charles & Lydia Reaves Edward & Barb Refinski Ann Reisel Scott & Cecilia Richardson Aaron '02 & Tiffany Rindt Jamie Rinehart Joe & Rapture Roberson John '85 & Lisa Roche Kevin '71 & Sue Roche Norman & Mary Roets Paloma Romo '19 Amy Ronneberg Peter Rozga Steve Rozga Sherry Runnerstrom Valerie Sabatino Oliver Sams Irma Sanchez Lulu Sanchez Michael Sauer '84 Michael Scaffidi Brude & Patti '75 Schadow Angela Schallhorn '85 Michael Schipke '89 Karl & Grace '18 Schleevogt Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Theo Schmidt Tracy Schmidt Penny Schmitt '91 Kevin & Lori Schramka Dave Schueller Karen Schumann Carrie Schwab Erik & Arcelia Schweisthal Andrew Ramsay & Maureen Scobey '91 Jacob Scobey '13 Mike & Kate Searing
Robert Seelman Andrew Selep & Mary Otterson Matthew Senn '23 Stacey Shahamat Jacqueline Shay Patricia Shay Jeannie Shelter Matthew Sherlock '20 Bobbi Sherrer Darleen Shumpert Jordan & Heather Shutta David Simono '85 Eugene Sims Donna Skiba Skyzone Waukesha Thomas '60 & Barbara Slater John & Brenda Slotten Derse Smith '72 Diane Smith '81 Kenneth '62 & Beverly Sorgi Romero Soto Elverta Spann-Turner '84 Rachel Stanojevic Adam '98 & Jordana Stark Samuel '12 & Mary '12 Starke Jodene Stefanovich Anthony Stelter '22 Susan Stolz '79 Stone Creek Coffee
Dale Streeter '67 Patricia Stricklen Luis Suarez Sunset Playhouse James & Martha Suttmiller Sam Swartzberg John & Diane '96 Tees Alan & Judy Thiede Cordell Titus '15 Megan Todd Peter Toporsh Quintin Torres '25 Trader Joe's Brian & Diane '83 Triliegi Sue Tuck Allan & Bridget '67 Urban Jon '71 & Pam Vaccaro Citlalli Valdivia Roberto & Alma Valdivia Joan Valent-Bednarz '74 Manrique & Antonia Valladares Christopher Vance '13 Lily Vartanian '11 Adam '15 & Jessie Vecitis Andrea Viitala '06 Melissa Villagran '18 Ethan Vollmers '22 Joan Waggoner John Wagner '13
David Wake & Holly Haebig Sharon Walker Imani Walton '21 James '60 & Sara Watson Lisa Weber Beth Weckmueller Phyllis Weeda Gary Weida Chase '05 & Brittany Weidmann Stewart & Marcia '71 Weinhoff Robert Weske Wheel Fun Rentals Joy Williams William Wilson '20 Scott Winters Kenneth Wirth & Leslie Heinrichs-Wirth Michael Witas '81 Emily Worth Brie Wulf Tim Wulf Peter Ying '20 Amy Young Michelle Young Mike Zande John Zanger Carlos & Monica '82 Zela-Koort David & Jessica '94 Zolp
2026 Board Member of Year: brian conole '73
Brian, pictured with members of the girls’ tennis team. He has coached and assistant coached the team for the last 5 years.
For Brian Conole, Dominican has never simply been a school, it has been a lifelong commitment, a community, and a place where his faith and values have found a home. A man of deep faith, Brian embraced his call to serve Dominican with humility, generosity, and an unwavering belief in its mission. Through his leadership on the Board of Directors, he has helped strengthen Dominican while helping secure its promise for generations to come. When Brian was asked in 2011 if he would consider joining the Dominican Board, his answer was immediate: “YES!” That simple “yes” has become an extraordinary gift to Dominican, as he now serves his fourth Board term. For Brian, service
is more than a responsibility; it is an expression of his faith and gratitude for the education and community that shaped his life. Brian’s leadership has been instrumental during pivotal moments in Dominican’s history. As Board Chair during the initial Knight Vision Capital Campaign, he provided the direction, confidence, and leadership needed to bring the ambitious project to life. He traveled to the Sinsinawa Dominican Mound to present the project for approval, sharing both the campaign’s vision and his deep personal connection to a Dominican education. As longtime Chair of the Board’s Finance Committee, Brian has helped secure financing for mortgages and capital cam-
paigns, leveraging relationships and negotiating rates to ensure strong financial options for Dominican. He continues to serve as a trusted spokesperson with BMO and as Treasurer of the Dominican High School Corporation. Dominican is deeply grateful for Brian’s extraordinary leadership, reflected in his faith, generosity, service, and unwavering belief in the Dominican mission. His commitment has made a lasting difference in our school community and in the lives of countless Knights. Congratulations, Brian, on being named the 2026 Board Member of the Year!
Lifetime Giving RECOGNIZING DONORS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED $100,000+ OVER THE COURSE OF THEIR LIFETIME.
Anonymous
Essential Industries, Inc. / Michael Wheeler '70
Tim & Michele Murphy
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Souheil & Lisa Badran
Faith In Our Future
Nast Family Foundation, Inc
Florence Ball
Angelo '84 & Stephanie Fallucca
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Bank Mutual
Giacomo Fallucca '79
John & Patricia O'Connell
Aly El-Ghatit & Theresa Barry
Thomas & Suzan Fehring
Outdoor Lighting Construction Co., Inc.
Greg '79 & Louise '79 Berg
James & Agnes Feiereisen
PAVE
Barry '74 & Joy Bowen
Thomas '65 & Vicki '65 Fischer
Thomas & Susan Popalisky
Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation
Fleck Foundation
David Porter
Jane Bradley Petitt Foundation
Andrew & Janice Fleckenstein
The Price Foundation
Mary Sue Braun '72
Patrick & Linda Foy
Don & Anne Robertson
Elizabeth A. Brinn Foundation
Ann Fritsch
William & Carol Roche
Douglas & Ann Marie Brown
Steven & Vicki Gall
J. Patrick & Kathy Ronan
James & Judith Callan
George & Anna Clair Gaspar
Genevieve Ryan
Gary & Mary '84 Caravella*
James & Leanne Giese
Marianne Scobey
Michael Carter*
Pauline Goeltz
William & Annemarie '86 Scobey-Polacheck
The Catholic Community Foundation
Kathleen Fleming '61 Griffin
Sendik's Food Market
James '65 & Christine Connelly
Michael '63 & Susan Heyer
Sensient Technologies Foundation, Inc.
Brian '73 & Patricia Conole
Andrew '80 & Sally Kadrich
Sinsinawa Sisters of Dominican
Michael T. Crowley '60
John & Deborah Kiedrowski
Robert '69 & Martha Trussell Foundation
Mark & Julie Darnieder
Dean '92 & Sheila Koch
Greg & Cindy Uhen
John & Jayne '85 Desing
Thomas Kroll
We Energies Foundation
Helen Dirkman
Lakeview Foundation
The Todd Wehr Foundation, Inc.
David '85 & Debbie Dlugopolski
Ellis & Yvette '75 Landau
Jerry & Kim Weidmann
Robert '85 & Julie Dlugopolski
Legacy Group
James & Virginia Wheeler
Donald & Gerry Dlugopolski
Anthony & Mary '67 Linn
The James & Virginia Wheeler Foundation
Emmett J. Doerr
James & Jean Linn
The Windhover Foundation
Thomas '66 & Mary '66 Domer
Matthew & Patricia Linn
Wolter, Inc.
James '68 & Ardith Drescher
Louis '61 & Jean '61 Maier
Jerome & Suzanne Wren
Michael Drescher '72
Ray & Dawne Manista
Karl & Claire '74 Wycklendt
John & Tamara Dunn
Daniel & Eileen Meehan
John & Amy Yadgir
Paul Engibous '74
John & Katie '75 Mehan
Erica P. John Fund
Theodore '65 & Lynne Moreau
Hugh '69 & Mary Murphy
*New members of the $100,000 Lifetime Giving Circle
2026 AUCTION SCHOLARSHIP PADDLE RAISE Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Spiritus Sanctus Fund Barry '74 & Joy Bowen
$10,000+
Mary Sue Braun '72 Jim & Leanne Giese Aly El-Ghatit & Theresa Barry John & Tamara Dunn Andy & Christina Garni Three Holy Women Parish
$5,000+
Thomas '83 & Chris '83 Schumacher Ted Balistreri & Lisa Bangert-Balistreri Mark & Julie Darnieder Dave '85 & Debbie Dlugopolski Robert '85 & Julie Dlugopolski Paul Engibous '74 Ray & Dawne Manista Dave & Amy Mazza Jennifer McMahon-Varick '84 Andy '04 & Lisa O'Connell Greg & Cindy Uhen Jerry & Kim Weidmann
$2,500+
Brian Conole '73 Douglas & Ann Marie Brown David '85 & Kate Denton William Kadrich '83 John & Jayne '85 Desing Kevin & Erika LaPean Eric & Karie Schmidt William & Annemarie '86 ScobeyPolacheck James & Margaret Stern John & Amy Yadgir
$1,000-$1,999
Ida Androwich '60 Amy Brown '01 William & Terry '72 Curtis William & Karen Desing Edward & Angela Foy Robert & Rhonda Friday Marcy Hackbarth '86 Chris & Sydney Kellenberger Owen & Molly '88 Lavin Anthony & Mary '67 Linn Rachelle Marquardt '84 Brian Medina Todd '79 & Suzanne Mirasola Timothy O'Connell '10 Richard & Mary '78 Pesich Christopher & Kristin Piotrowski John & Janet Plenke Craig Posselt & Emily Winters Posselt Theodore Prince & Amanda Ward Prince Gary '76 & Mary '76 Refinski Arnis '84 & Shelley '84 Vecitis Paul & Nadine Weske
$500-$999
James & Jeri '86 Albrecht Stephen & Joanne Boettinger Jeffrey & Laura Bray Bruce & Kathleen '80 Caplan Terence '74 & Kathlynn Flanagan Kelly Fricano Mike & Janelle Herbrand Robert & Kathleen Jablonowski Mark & Maureen '86 Krueger Shane & Christine Murphy Bret & Brenda Naggs John & Patricia O'Connell
Michael & Maggie Pickart Karen Schneider Alan & Marilyn Wiseman Staci Young '93
$200-$350
Joe & Ceci Bassindale Peter Coffaro & Lorna Dilley Lorenzo & Debbie Di Matteo Jason & Stacey Drifka Tim '75 and Robin '75 Flatley Greg & Elizabeth Flattery Nate '09 & Emily Friday Julie Hackbarth '89 Cheryl Halverson & Pete Alex Henry '84 & Susan Hamilton Mark & Margaret Jelacic Jill Johnson '87 Patrick & Maddalena '86 Kass Paul '76 & Paula Malloy Anthony & Krystal Mayer Amie Meleski Marc Melloch Christopher & Maureen '84 Nichols Antonio & Marcia Rottino Francine Parris '84 Saffold Heather Stern '12 Vito & Makela Taphorn Joseph & Marian Topp John & Mary Lee Walloch Tim Walsh Shannon & Kathleen Whitworth
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Sarah Bleything Patrick Boser '76 David '80 & Patricia '80 Bowen John '71 & Shelley Brannan Zachary & Kathleen Brauns
Paul '98 & Jessica Corrao Bill Crowley Sean & Nicolle Grassl Patricia Haugh '73 Patrick '90 & Debra Holton Daniel & Lisa Marie '86 Idzikowski Maudwella Kirkendoll Kevin & Sarah Kleinmann Jason & Molly Lever Deanne Lowe '86 Mitch & Amy Lueck Adela Luna '19 Nelson & Jennifer '91 Luna Kelly McMahon '86 Andrew & Mary Meurer Vincent & Jennifer Murray Eamonn O'Keeffe and Rebecca Jones '79 Paul & Sandra Radice LeVar & Adrienne Ridgeway Ken & Beth '86 Rouse Giana Sabatino Michael & Susan '68 Scholz Matt & Abigail Schumwinger Joe & Catherine '77 Schweitz Therese Wycklendt '02 Simonis Tom & Katie '72 Sonnenberg Stephen & Catherine '03 Troncone Winfield & Mindy Waggoner Robin '86 Wine Dashal Young '84 Eric Suttmiller & Abigail Young
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The ‘60s
Mary Collentine’62 Katzer and Susan Guzzetta’62 Davis reached out to say hello from Florida where they both now live. They happened to be together when the 2026 Dominican Summer Magazine arrived. They are proud of their Dominican High heritage and happy to report that they have been able to see each other once a year and communicate in between visits. Pride and support for Dominican from alumni demonstrate our special community bond. (1) Susanne Foley ’64 Krasovich and her husband, Matt, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2026. (2) The Class of 1966 Reunion Committee has kept their graduating class busy with monthly get-togethers over the last 50 years. Their first meeting was in the fall of 1975, ongoing the 3rd Wednesday of every month. These busy organizers planned a great get-together on August 29, celebrating their 60th reunion at the River Club of Mequon. (3) Front L to R: Cathy (Fetherston) Harrison, Celeste (Kmiecik) Horvath (RIP 2025), Mary Pat (Bell) Bleier, Sandy (Aliota) Anderson | Back L to R: Patty (Miller) Palmer, Bonnie (Fredrickson) Bloomquist, Kristy (Keown) Ryan, Gail (Proite) Adams, Barb (Hoffman) Wagner, Pat (Burg) Jamrozy
The ‘70s The Class of 1976 held their 50th reunion on August 8th at Ozaukee Country Club. They had 63 classmates attend along with guests. The classmate who travelled the farthest was Judy Deshotels, who came from Madrid, with many others coming from across the country. (4) George Bichanich ’77 retired this year after spending 36 years in the point-of-sale advertising and 3rd party logistics industries. He and his wife, Jodie, are enjoying a new chapter as full-time baseball fans, following their two grandsons around the country. Between tournaments, George spends time giving back through volunteer work with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the cemetery committee at St. Joseph’s in Grafton. It’s been a great change of pace, and they are truly enjoying this next chapter of life! (5) 22 | honor roll of donors
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Karry Gebhardt Hill ‘75 hosted her annual Dominican backyard BBQ this summer. In attendance were Judy ‘75 Smith, MaryAnne Mullaney ‘75, Mary Remington ‘75 Judge, and Jane Piekenbrock ‘75. (6)
The ‘80s
Dave Amoroso ’82 was inducted into the NARI Milwaukee, Inc. Hall of Fame for his exceptional and lasting commitment to the remodeling industry and his work with the NARI Milwaukee Foundation, Inc. Dave is the vice president at Ron Sonntag Public Relations. Congratulations on your induction, Dave! (7) Henry Hamilton ’84 had the honor of delivering the commencement address at Drake University Law School this spring. The invitation reflects Henry’s distinguished legal career and his reputation as a respected leader in the profession. (8) Peter Bandettini ’84 continues to make an impact in the field of neuroscience, with more than 230 published papers and over 63,000 citations of his research on functional MRI and human brain activation. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Aperture Neuro, a journal associated with the Organization for Human Brain Mapping.(9)
The ‘90s Melissa Orzehoskie ’99 Odorzynski has been named CEO of Mind & Match, a telemedicine mental health counseling company. Melissa and her family reside in Tampa, FL. (10)
The ‘00s Josh Gonzalez '02 is an award-winning educator, devoted husband, father of three, and world traveler. Since 2007, he has taught at River Trail School of Agricultural Science, helping build a groundbreaking urban agriculture program. His work has earned state and national teaching honors, including recognition from NOAA and USDA-affiliated organizations. Josh is passionate about inspiring students through innovative, hands-on learning experiences. (11)
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Ashley Cinealis '04 Allgood returned to Dominican as our new Events Manager. She and her husband, Ben '06, are proud parents of two young daughters, Hadley (6) and Eloise (4) who attend Holy Family. Ashley is thrilled to be back serving the Dominican community leading events throughout the year that support students and alumni! (12) Genevieve Curtis ’07 and her husband, Luke Sheeky, welcomed Georgina “Georgie” Maryann Sheekey. The family resides in St. Petersburg, FL. (13) Qaiyim El-Amin '01 shared his journey as an entrepreneur and offered valuable insights into Milwaukee’s growing tech community by speaking at Vibe Coding MKE this past summer. Dominican Sophomore, Yael ‘29, was one of the camp participants, gaining hands-on experience while exploring opportunities in technology. We're proud to see Knights connecting with alumni who are making an impact! (14)
The ‘10s Mary Yadgir ’12 Starke and Sam Starke’12 welcomed daughter, Grace Louise Starke on May 13, 2026. The family resides in Chicago. (15) Jack Murphy '14 received the 2026 Emerging Leader Award from the Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE) for his ability to bring people together, strengthen resilience, and help organizations navigate complex challenges in the non-profit world. (16) Mary Mansker ’15 Robson and her husband Alex welcomed their daughter, Alana, on May 21, 2026. The family resides in Madison. (17) Christian ’16 and Catey Dlugopolski ’16 Moroder welcomed their son, Cameron James, on May 26, 2026. The family resides in Mequon. (18)
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Annie Desing ‘17 married Drew Dlugopolski ’19 on July 11, 2026 at Old St. Mary’s. The reception was held at Discovery World. The mother of the bride, Jayne Coonan ’85 Desing, and father of the groom, Dave Dlugopolski ’85, are both alumni. Members of the wedding party included alums Erin Desing ’15, maid of honor, Eric Dlugopolski ’17, best man, Sean Dlugopolski ’20, best man. Bridesmaids: Adela Luna ’19, Amira Elsafy ’19, Maura Linn ’20 Mazek, Kallie Theiler ’20 Dlugopolski. Groomsman: Blasé Vartanian ’19. Ushers: Jack Desing ’20, Patrick Sherlock ’17, George Wong ’18. The couple is living in Glendale, WI. (19) Dr. Grace Nketcha ’17 graduated from the University of Minnesota - College of Pharmacy and is back in Milwaukee for a one-year residency with Ascension St. Joseph. (20)
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Ben Jelacic ’20 married Amelia Carlson. The ceremony was held at St. Robert in Shorewood with a reception at The Atrium. Alumni members of the wedding party were Jack Desing ’20, best man, Jackson Corcoran ’20, and Harrison Carter ’20. The couple is residing in Green Bay. (21)
Mary Parlier ’20 married Cole Compton on June 27, 2026. The ceremony was held at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, and the reception at Belmae Farms in Saukville. Members of the wedding party included alumni: Grace Parlier ’18 Schleevogt, maid of honor, Cecilia Parlier ’25, and Sunshine Tularnon ’20. Jimmy Linn ’23 played violin. The couple resides in Milwaukee. (22) Madeleine Gregg ’23, a rising senior at The Busch School of Business, has been named as one of two inaugural recipients of the Grace-Marie Turner Fellowship. This honor reflects her academic excellence and commitment to learning. (23) Elise Weske ’24 won solo champion titles at the Mid-America Oireachtas and the National Collegiate Irish Dance Championships as a sophomore. She is a member of Marquette University's Irish dance team, Saoirse, which also placed first for their 8-hand ceili team at the Collegiate Nationals. Currently, she is ranked 20th in the world. (24) Leo Ketterhagen ’24 graduated in spring from the United States Air Force Basic Military Training. Leo plans to move forward with a career in the Air National Guard. (25)
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A Dominican education asks students not only to recognize the needs around them, but to respond with compassion, faith, and a willingness to lead. The call to serve others is a hallmark of the Dominican experience, one that often extends far beyond graduation. For nine Dominican alumnae, that call has become a lifelong commitment through their involvement with the Milwaukee Chapter of the Ladies of Charity.
Dominican taught me Veritas: truth lived through service. I learned to see dignity before need, and to serve with humility and compassion, not charity. That shapes my Vincentian work today. - Monica Zela-Koort '82 Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul Society Ozaukee County Council
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Founded by St. Vincent de Paul in 17th-century France, the Ladies of Charity was established to respond to the needs of people living in poverty. More than 65 years after the Milwaukee Chapter was chartered in 1957, these women continue that Vincentian tradition through quiet, compassionate service to their community. Among the approximately 120 volunteer members today are eight Dominican alumnae representing graduating classes from 1960 through 1985: Barb Dineen
’60, Barb Hoffman ’66 Wagner, Beth Boemer ’66, Gail Proite ’66 Adams, Mary Andrews ’69 Mulcahy, Claire Linn ’74 Wycklendt, Sally Lautmann ’76, Katie Poehlmann ’85 Griffin, and Mary ’66 Domer was also a member before she passed away in 2025. Their commitment to serving others reflects the values they encountered during their years at Dominican. For these alumnae, those values have remained part of who they are and how they choose to spend their time and talents. Today, their service through the Ladies of Charity is one expression of that lifelong calling. Through the organization's Children's Clothing Center, which provides free clothing to more than 1,100 Milwaukee children each year, these alumnae put their faith into action, continuing to live out the Dominican values of compassion, service, and love of neighbor that were nurtured decades ago in the halls of Dominican High School.
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IN HONOR AND MEMORY The following individuals have been honored or memorialized with a gift to Dominican High School in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. A memorial gift serves as a remembrance and tribute to someone whose life has had an impact on others. Such gifts carry on the honoree’s good influence on others as well as at Dominican High School.
IN HONOR
IN MEMORY
Sr. Athanasia
Fredric "Bud" Brauer
Catherine Engibous
Carol Roche
Class of 1967
Sr. Carla
Kathleen J. Ernster
Cynthia Schabowski '67
Bill Crowley
Deceased Members of the Class of 1961
Leslie (Stolz) Haase '84
Hank Schneider
Deceased Members of the Class of 1965
Jerry Hamilton
Crowley Scholarship Fund Heather Ittner '97 Imsdahl Sr. Jules / Catherine Meyering Dean & Sheila Koch Susan Niles Lorber Joan Moroder Sr. Helen Prejean Jim Wesson
Deceased Members of the Class of 1975 Patrick Connell '78 Sr. Constantine
Eugene Schramka Joe & Terri Shaw
Patrick Lawless '84
LeAnn Vance '11
Susan Niles '72 Lorber
Lawrence Weidmann
Christine Melloch Anthony Moroder, Jr. '70 Katie Pandl '75
Mary Domer '66 Mary Grace Elliott '22 Leroy (Lee) Engert
Ryan Refinski Ruth Reid
ALUMNI WHO HAVE PASSED SINCE OUR LAST PUBLICATION May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. *All names as of June 1, 2026 – September 15, 2026 Michael Byrne ‘76 January 13, 2026
Sheila Read ‘75 Kronberg September 9, 2026
James B. Rick ’63 August 11, 2026
Angela Kische ’60 Deysach July 19, 2026
Barbara Shaw '60 Pagac June 26, 2026
R.C. Schmidt ‘67 September 1, 2026
Andrew Rajec '92 August 13, 2026
Lee Trainor '70 February 22, 2026
Michael C. Reineck '61 May 1, 2026
Susan Brown '74 Waters July 7, 2026
Judith Jacques '66 Dresen May 9, 2026 Karen Koster ’65 Drury May 21, 2026
We celebrate the lives of Dominican Alumni, current and past faculty & staff, and Dominican sisters, whose deaths were recently shared with us. We rely on the information available to us and sincerely apologize for any names we have inadvertently omitted. Please contact alumni@dominicanhighschool.com for any memorial notifications.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!
WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO DOMINICAN THIS WINTER AND SPRING!
11/27
02/11-02/21
03/20
YOUNG ALUMNI PARTY
Winter Musical: spongebob squarepants
2027 auction: nautical knights
03/06
04/09
Scottsdale/Phoenix Area Join fellow Dominican alumni and friends for an evening of food, drinks, and fun! Enjoy reconnecting with the Dominican community while hearing updates from Dominican’s President, Leanne Giese, about the exciting things happening at school.
Dominican High School An opportunity for current students to hear from alums about workforce and career path advice. If you're interested in sharing your passion for your profession with our students, contact the Alumni Office.
Camp Bar Shorewood, 8pm-10pm Alumni ages 21–31 are invited to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate at Dominican’s annual Young Alumni Auction Benefit Party! Gather with friends and classmates over Thanksgiving weekend for a fun night out while supporting the school you call home.
12/09 CHRISTMAS CHOIR & BAND CONCERT Dominican High School, 7pm Celebrate the joy and spirit of the Christmas season with Dominican’s talented choir and band! Join us for an evening of beautiful music with the Dominican community.
01/08
ALUMNI BASKETBALL KNIGHT
Crowley Gymnasium Cheer on the boys’ basketball teams against St. Thomas More with fellow alum. All alumni receive free admission to the games and pizza during halftime of the Varsity game. JV2 at 4:15pm, JV at 5:30pm, and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Dominican High School Dive under the sea with Dominican’s talented Theatre Department for a fun-filled production of SpongeBob SquarePants! Tickets will be available for purchase online this winter.
Dominican High School Save the date for Dominican’s 46th Annual Dinner & Auction on Saturday, March 20, 2027! Join us for a memorable evening of music, fun, fellowship, and fundraising as we celebrate Dominican and support our students.
ARIZONA ALUMNI & Friends SOCIAL
alumni career day
03/13
05/27-28
FLORIDA ALUMNI & FRIENDS SOCIAL
Naples, Florida Another opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, past parents, and friends in the Florida area. Shelli Marquardt ’84 is hosting an evening of food, fun, and drinks as you hear about updates on Dominican from President Leanne Giese.
BACCALAUREATE MASS & GRADUATION
Dominican High School Join the Dominican community and Class of 2027 in prayer on May 27th at 6:00pm for Baccalaureate Mass. Send off the graduates on May 28th at 6:00pm as they celebrate Dominican’s commencement ceremony.