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DSHA's fall production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid earned 21 Tommy Award nominations! Award recipients will be announced in May.

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school forThe young women that excels at nominations include developing the whole person. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Divine Savior and grounded in their mission to make known the Ensemble, Outstanding goodness and kindness of Jesus Christ, we develop Orchestra, our students into capable young women of faith, heart and intellect 14 student nominations,who and accept the gospel call to live lives that will make a difference. six production team DSHA continues to build on 125 years of tradition in academic excellence and commitment to single-gender education and nominations. attracts over 685 students annually from all over Southeastern Wisconsin. To learn more, log on to www.dsha.info.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

John Herbers, Chair Judie Dalum Taylor, DSHA '87, Vice Chair Sharon deGuzman, Treasurer Andy Lampereur, Secretary

S. Grace Mary Croft, SDS, DS '56, Sponsorship Coordinator Frank Probst, Sponsorship Coordinator

MEMBERS

Meg Druml Boyle, DSHA '76 Pedro Colón Cathleen A. Ebacher S. Mary Lee Grady, SDS Mike Hodan Peggy Kelsey Jennifer Keough Joe Kerschner, MD

Mary Jo Layden Susan Lueger John McDermott Ray O'Connor Katie Daily Pickart, PhD, DSHA '84 Christopher Swain John Wittkowske

A D M I N I S T R AT I O N Ellen S. Bartel, President Katie Konieczny, DSHA'92, President-Elect Dan Quesnell, Principal Sally Gramling, DSHA ’79, Senior VP of Finance & Administration

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ELLEN'S WALK DOWN DSHA

MEMORY LANE In honor of her retirement President Ellen Bartel was invited to perform as an honorary Angelaire for 16 measures at the spring choral concert. She joined the ensemble for a line dance to Old Time Rock & Roll on April 20.

DSHA FINE ARTS

I grew up in a theatre family so the opportunity to lead the effort to build the Robert and Marie Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre was an incredible privilege. Dolores Boyle and Nick Weber joined our faculty to build and expand our theatre program in our brand new facility. They debated what show we should choose to open our first season in our amazing new space. Finally the choice was made to do The Sound of Music. Of the choice, Dolores said, ‘Every girl at DSHA can see herself in that musical — that is where we should begin. Yes, I thought. That is the vision for all that we do here — girls coming to see themselves in new ways, with new capabilities in new opportunities. And then she drafted our sons, Fritz and Mitch then 14 and 12, to join the cast. ‘If the boys would agree to be in the waltz scene, two more girls could dance,’ she said. Fortunately, the boys knew that in our ‘theatre family,' there was only one right answer to that offer!

Pictured Above: The Bartel family poses at the dedication of the Robert & Marie Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre in 2001. DSHA WORD MAGAZINE 2

C A R L A O L L E C A R E E R D AY

Carla Olle (HA '60) Career Day took place on March 20. Named after alumna and DSHA’s first college advisor, Olle served on the DSHA faculty/staff for 38 years. Keynote speaker Bridget Brennan, DSHA ’72, spoke about her role as Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York; HR professionals shared on the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace; and students attended breakout sessions led by female professionals (including many alumnae!) representing a wide range of career choices.

Theresa Hofschulte, DSHA ’10 Occupational Therapist

Katie Klestinski, DSHA '10

Katrice Battle, DSHA '05

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Letter from the Principal A Legacy of Quality | President Ellen Bartel Ellen's Timeline | 1998-2018 Beautiful Dreamers | Bridge Builders Program Meals & Prayer Because "Kids Gotta Eat!" Winter Highlights Spring Highlights Confident. Capable. Clutch. | Arike Ogunbowale Dashers Ski Their Way to State Title Winter & Spring Athletic Highlights

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The Legend and Lore of Mr. Tim Grandy Faculty Focus | DSHA Retirees Congratulations to the Class of 2018 2018 Medalists Green Is the New Black | 2018 Auction Recap Give. Share. Love. | Dasher Day 2018 Alumnae News & Class Notes In Memoriam Save These Dates

On the cover: On June 5 at The Last Handshake Party, DSHA celebrated the 20 years of dedicated service that Ellen and Mike Bartel have given this school community. The Word magazine is published for and about the students, alumnae, parents, faculty, administrators and friends of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School. Your feedback is always welcome; contact Senior Director of Marketing & Communications Molly Shea at SheaM@dsha.info or send correspondence to 4257 N. 100th St., Milwaukee, WI 53222.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:

Molly Shea GRAPHIC DESIGN & ARTISTIC DIRECTION:

Stephanie Chadek and Marissa Gentz CONTRIBUTORS:

Ellen Bartel; Grace Becker, DSHA '17; Lisa Bozic, DSHA '00; Allison Caswell, DSHA '04; Ann Duffy, DSHA '10; Dan Quesnell; Christa Shields

LETTER FROM T H E P R I N C I PA L

Leadership is one of the qualities of the DSHA graduate. We are committed to providing all students with opportunities to grow in her self-leadership and formal leadership skills. In Freshman Seminar, we define self-leadership as, “the process of influencing oneself to establish the self-direction and self-motivation needed to perform.” Over her four years, each girl has opportunities to hone this important quality. Of course, we have many titled leadership opportunities, as well. Students serve as officers in Campus Ministry, as leaders of various Student Council commissions, as members of the Student Athletic Advisory Council, as leaders in stage crew, or as retreat leaders — to name just a few.

Ellen has helped us become the strong, vibrant, Catholic community that we are today.

Whether as self-leaders or formal leaders, each girl, club, activity, team, or cast undergoes leadership development and transition. And at DSHA, we are about to go through an important leadership transition, as well. President Ellen Bartel has been the leader of DSHA for the past 20 years. She has excelled in this official leadership capacity, helping us to become the strong, vibrant, Catholic community we are today. In this role, she has demonstrated exemplary selfleadership traits, waking up each morning to help our school community become a better version of itself today than it was yesterday. The list of accomplishments is long, and it is not my intention to list those accolades here; rather, it is to highlight the ways in which her transformational leadership is an example of strong self-leadership – something we have all been able to learn from. Ellen has been a tireless advocate for DSHA in our community — whether taking the podium at events or meeting a prospective parent or student at the grocery store — she has always been ready to sell the DSHA advantage. Ellen has worked exceptionally hard persevering through challenges that pop up as they do while in the role of president. She has spent countless hours thinking about, planning for, or reacting to a myriad of internal and external challenges. Ellen has been willing to ask for help — a vital task of the DSHA president. The president is required to gather support for the institution, especially with regard to fundraising. She has been willing to ask the DSHA community to give generously to an institution that is committed to making a difference in the lives of young women. Ellen has remained true to her Catholic values. Being part of a faith community is the essence of our mission, and she has led us in prayer, joined students on retreat, and helped DSHA become a community of faith that loves Jesus. I am personally grateful to Ellen for the strong leadership model she has displayed for me over the past nine years — and for this community since 1997. Her leadership presence will be missed. Like each student grows as a leader, and each club, activity, athletic team, or show successfully navigates a leadership transformation, I am confident that PresidentElect Katie Brown Konieczny, DSHA ’92, will assure this leadership transition is as seamless as every other leadership transition our school community encounters each year. Please keep Ellen, Katie, and the leadership transition in your prayers. God Bless,

Dan Quesnell Principal

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Late June of 2018, President Ellen Bartel will leave DSHA with a 20 year legacy behind her. Thousands of girls have grown into young women of faith, heart, and intellect; the building and grounds have transformed into a state-of-the art facility; and countless lives have changed — including the faculty and staff she has mentored and cared for along the way.

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as an "important articulation of what we aim for with each and every young woman who becomes a Dasher." Bartel shares this promise with every new student who has walked through the door since the inception of the qualities. They live alongside of the DSHA mission statement as a public declaration of DSHA's commitment to, and hope for all students. The DSHA experience, Bartel tells incoming students, "will be an academic, spiritual, person journey that will develop you in these qualities to the fullest extent possible with your God-given gifts."

Quality

Perhaps one of the most significant ways in which Bartel has carved her legacy into the foundational values of DSHA, is through the development of, and commitment to, the DSHA Qualities of the Graduate. These qualities were born in 2005, and she shares they are to serve

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Believer.

“Ellen exemplifies the quality of Believer by consistently giving voice and witness to values which are firmly grounded in a God who is ever-present in her life. She believes that if opportunities and motivation are provided, girls will come to believe they can make a difference in this world. While she has raised the academic standards at DSHA, she has also supported multiple efforts to develop the faith and hearts of DSHA’s young women. Ellen‘s belief that God is ever-present in her life was clear to me on many occasions when we worked together. Ellen knew God called her to say ‘yes’ to the offer of the Sisters of the Divine Savior to come to DSHA as President. And we are so grateful she heard that calling and was willing to answer.” Sr. Virginia Honish, SDS, DS '55 DSHA Academic Administrator/ Principal from 1991-2009

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To honor the legacy she leaves, the following Dashers share how they have seen these five qualities alive and well in the spirit, passion, and work of President Ellen Bartel.

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Self-Advocate.

“When being a self-advocate, one must be willing to fight for what she believes in order to be able to stand up and speak for herself and defend others. As a self-advocate, Ellen Bartel recognizes that her strengths lie in building community and opportunities — for everyone at DSHA. She has demonstrated on a large scale, her passion for education and social justice to all with whom she works. Students — of all backgrounds — have discovered their educational prowess, grown in faith, and learned a passion at DSHA because Mrs. Bartel has led by example. She has fought hard to provide them with an opportunity and environment to become confident and capable young women, equipped with the tools to be strong selfadvocates through high school and beyond.” Melissa Rios, DSHA '03 Director of Graduate Support, Notre Dame Middle School

Leader.

“Mrs. Bartel’s leadership is timeless. In my four years at DSHA, she was able to lead the community in a different way each year — all while staying true to who she is and her values. She takes her phenomenal leadership qualities and adapts accordingly — especially when it came to leading and advocating within pockets of our diverse community. Her leadership is free-willed — she never lets the fear of the unknown keep her from reaching a goal — especially when it comes to fighting for students. She is also one of my biggest inspirations. She was the first adult in a prominent role who took time to invest in me. She taught me to be a leader in my own way. I’m so grateful to have learned to be a leader from one of the best.” Mae Gates, DSHA '17 Sophomore at the University of Southern California

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Late June of 2018, President Ellen Bartel will leave DSHA with a 20-year legacy behind her. Thousands of girls have grown into young women of faith, heart, and intellect; the building and grounds have transformed into a state-of-the art facility; and countless lives have changed — including the faculty and staff she has mentored and cared for along the way. Perhaps one of the most significant ways in which Bartel has carved her legacy into the foundational values of DSHA, is through the development of, and commitment to, the DSHA Qualities of the Graduate. These Qualities were born in 2005. She explains they are to serve as an "important articulation of what we aim for with each and every young woman who

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Critical Thinker

“Critical thinker. Analysis guru. Evaluator extraordinaire. In the past two decades of school leadership, Ellen’s ability to ask the right questions, assimilate evidence and reasoning, and integrate information from every sector of the institution reflects her exceptional capacity for profound critical thinking. Ellen’s inquiry has made processes better, outcomes better and definitely has made DSHA better. She is open-minded and value-centered; she displays a healthy skepticism, which is commendable — and necessary — in a strong leader. Ellen seeks clarity, insists on intentionality, and asks us to be deliberate in our actions. Ellen probes for the why: why now, why not now, why this approach, why this strategy? Indeed, her daily modeling of Critical Thinker has set us on a path of inspired decision-making well into the future.”

becomes a Dasher." Bartel shares this promise with every new student who has walked through the door since the inception of the Qualities. They now live alongside the DSHA mission statement as a public declaration of DSHA's commitment to — and hope for — all students. The DSHA experience, Bartel tells each incoming student, "will be an academic, spiritual, personal journey that will develop these qualities in you, to the fullest extent possible with your God-given gifts."

To honor the legacy she leaves, the following Dashers share how they have seen these five Qualities alive and well in the spirit, passion, and work of President Ellen Bartel.

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Communicator.

“For the past twenty years, Ellen Bartel has made her voice heard in the DSHA community and beyond. Ellen’s inimitable ability to articulate the distinctive benefits of all-girls education combined with her palpable commitment to DSHA’s mission have been inspirational and empowering, laying the foundation for many of the school’s achievements during her tenure: enrollment at full capacity, a ten-fold increase in endowment, a transformation of the campus, and recognition of DSHA as the finest secondary school for young women of faith, heart and intellect. Whether welcoming a class of incoming freshmen, wishing Godspeed to graduating seniors, reconnecting with alumnae at reunions, leading in-service with faculty and staff, meeting with parents and grandparents, or calling on potential donors, Ellen Bartel has never been afraid to say what must be said.”

Dr. Heather Mansfield DSHA Academic Dean since 2004

Mary Prescott, DSHA '76 President of Prescott Medical Communications Group

QUALITIES OF A DSHA GRADUATE She is a BELIEVER. She is a SELF-ADVOCATE. She is a CRITICAL THINKER. She is a COMMUNICATOR. She is a LEADER.

These qualities have become intrinsic to the DSHA experience, and along with the mission, serve as a filter through which all educational opportunities occur. For full descriptions of each quality, visit DSHA.INFO/QUALITIES.

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Ellen's Timeline Ellen began as President of DSHA in 1998 with an enrollment of 509 girls. Today, enrollment is up 37% with 695 young women receiving the opportunity of a lifetime: the DSHA experience.

ENROLLMENT

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RETREATS

Overnight retreats were incorporated into the DSHA faith formation and Campus Ministry experience for juniors and seniors in 1999. Retreats were added for freshmen in 2004 and are now available for all students.

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The concrete for the floor of The Quad was poured on September 11, 2001. Donated by Betty Quadracci, HA ‘57, The Quad was dedicated in 2002 at the inaugural Christmas in The Quad event. This event was the brainchild of Mike Bartel and has become a beloved tradition for Dashers. Each year, students choose a theme, dress up in costume, share taco dip, and sit at the round tables specifically requested by Quadracci to encourage the DSHA sisterhood. THE QUAD

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The Ellen S. Bartel Travel and Co-Curricular Endowed Fund was established in 2005 for non-tuition needs of DSHA students receiving financial aid. Because of this fund, hundreds of Dashers have been able to travel on world language and service trips, attend overnight retreats and school events, and participate in co-curriculars to fully engage in the DSHA experience. Today, DSHA’s total endowment is over $16 million thanks to Ellen’s tireless efforts and the incredible generosity of the DSHA community.

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LEADERSHIP

Ellen received The Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence Award for her accomplishments in non-profit leadership in a big year for DSHA. Her leadership was evidenced by expanding opportunities for all Dashers, including the 2002 addition of The Robert and Marie Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre, the DSHA Visual Arts Suite, and The Fridl Family Foyer, which now displays the work of DSHA’s talented visual arts students.

10 AP classes were offered in 2008 with 150 students taking 203 AP exams. In 2018, DSHA offered 16 AP classes, with approximately 240 students taking 325 AP exams. Beginning in 2014, DSHA also began to offer dual-credit courses for students to earn college credit through their high school course work. These courses provide students the opportunity to gain exposure to challenging, college-level curriculum while in the supportive high school environment. Next year, nine dual-credit courses will be offered across five departments.

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The DSHA Board of Directors launched the Diversity Task Force in 2007. The goal was to ensure the student body was reflective of the greater Milwaukee community, and to create a rich learning environment for all girls. Today, 27% of DSHA’s students are young women of color. In the 2017-2018 school year, the diversity & inclusion theme was Building Bridges, Not Walls and offered multiple, intentional opportunities for students from all backgrounds to come together with the goal of better understanding and supporting one another.

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WHOLE-PERSON WELLNESS

The View 360 focus for 2010-2011 was on student wellness with the goal of creating a culture of wholeperson wellness for all DSHA students. Today, DSHA prides itself on its innovative approach to wholeperson education with a commitment to ongoing research and response. The result of years of intentional work in this area is a school-wide commitment to grounding students in an understanding of and ability to manage their own wellness — intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social — during their high school years and beyond.

How does a fierce and graceful leader push boundaries and grow vision, all while remaining rooted in a founding and steadfast mission? From 1998 to 2018, President Ellen Bartel has managed to significantly expand the literal walls of DSHA and broaden countless opportunities for students while simultaneously planting the community more deeply in its defining charge: to make known the goodness and kindness of Jesus Christ, developing students into capable young women of faith, heart and intellect who accept the gospel call to live lives that will make a difference. Throughout this issue, take a walk down DSHA memory lane as we collectively honor Ellen for the many marks she has left on this community.

In 2012, Ellen began a passion project: to lead a five-year plan to provide market-based compensation that would attract and retain highly qualified, missiondriven faculty and staff committed to continuous improvement. A measurable outcome was achieved on July 1, 2017 when all TSC were determined to be compensated at market rates.

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In 2014, Ellen received the Friends of the Hispanic Community Award for her tireless work to not only increase diversity, but also to support all girls through inclusive opportunities, programming, and financial aid. ALL GIRLS

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SERVICE

DSHA’s service immersion experience, Vocare, began in 2013. It has since served as the capstone of each student’s four years of service. During Vocare, seniors serve for two full weeks in the greater Milwaukee community, working alongside the elderly, children, or those with special needs. Under Ellen’s leadership and in alignment with the mission of the Sisters of the Divine Savior, service has been a key component in the faith formation experience at DSHA. In 2017-2018, over 21,999 hours of service were completed by Dashers.

The end of the 2015-2016 school year saw the successful completion of the Building on Our Faith Campaign. Led by Ellen, this multi-year fund-raising effort topped its nearly $20 million goal. Over 60,000 square feet of student development resources were added to campus to support DSHA’s whole-person wellness initiatives. A highlight for Ellen was the dedication of the Mother of Our Savior Chapel on September 11, 2015.

In 2018, Ellen was awarded the Elizabeth Ann Seton Award by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. This award is given to “outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves in support of Catholic education.” Ellen was presented with the award by Archbishop Jerome Listecki in front of a crowd of over 700 people for her demonstrated “leadership, vision, and hard work that has produced successful results to benefit the students today as well as those of tomorrow.”

BUILDING ON OUR FAITH

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CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR

The year packed with state championships was also the year without a gym! In the 2014-2015 school year, state titles were won by Dashers in volleyball, basketball, ice hockey, and rugby. Throughout this school year, ongoing construction of The Sarah M. Hegarty Fitness Center and Chris and John McDermott Gymnasium ensued. The stateof-the-art facilities opened in 2016 as part of the Building on Our Faith campaign.

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ANNIVERSARY

COMMITMENT TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION

2018

This 125th anniversary year was given a dedicated, yearlong celebration to honor the three schools that have collectively been educating young women of faith, heart, and intellect since 1892. The celebration was led by a committee of alumnae who helped plan activities and archive memorabilia. A highlight of the year was the release of a historical account of DSHA through the years, written by Frank Miller: Valiant Women: The First 125 Years of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School.

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DREAMERS THE HEROIC LOVE OF PARENTS; CARING ADULTS; AND FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE AMBITION.

Fatima Jimenez, DSHA ’20, is a bright young woman with big dreams. These dreams include earning a college degree and one day becoming a military psychologist. She is a first-generation college-bound student who is grateful for her DSHA education and the opportunities it provides. But her dreams do not begin at 4257 N. 100th St., Milwaukee, WI. BY MOLLY SHEA

FOR THE LOVE OF FAMILY

A COMMITMENT TO ALL GIRLS

Fatima is a young woman who knows her dreams have roots that are deeper than her own memories. Her dreams are an extension of love, tenacity and sacrifice that took root in Guadalajara, Jalisco in Mexico nearly 30 years ago when Fatima’s parents, both born and raised in Guadalajara, met in their church choir as children. They married in 1994 and now have eight children. When Fatima, the fifth child, was 9 months old, her father Jose Luis Jimenez moved to the United States to seek opportunity for his family. He promised his wife, Silvia Jimenez, that he would return in a year if he was unable to find employment.

A few years before Fatima would set foot on the DSHA campus as a freshman, Principal Dan Quesnell and Director of College Advising Jim Stamatakos had a dream of their own — specifically for first-generation students like Fatima.

In 2002, Jose Luis secured a position working at a factory in Milwaukee, but the job was secondary to the hopes and dreams he and Silvia had for their children. The whole family — including a 2-year-old Fatima — soon joined him. Years later, Jose Luis and Silvia have seen their dreams turn into a reality. Their oldest daughter, Mayra, graduated from Cardinal Stritch University in 2016, and they expect to attend many more of their children’s college graduations — including Fatima’s.

In 2014, Stamatakos began at DSHA. Within his first few days on the job, he and Quesnell met for a standard touch-base. “Dan shared that we could do a better job of providing college readiness programming for our first-generation students,” Stamatakos shares. “He noticed the attendance at our college events was not as high for our first-generation students and their families, and they were struggling with language barriers and other parts of the process that can be overwhelming for anyone, first-generation or not.” “We are committed to serving all of our students and families as a Catholic, college-preparatory school. That service may look different from family to family,” Quesnell shares. “We had to ask, how can we provide appropriate support from the standpoint of admissions to scholarships to financial aid and more?” At their initial meeting, Quesnell asked Stamatakos to put this dream on his list of

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strategic initiatives to think about for the future but not to worry about jumping into it right away, given his full plate at the time. Stamatakos, however, is arguably one of the most dedicated college advisors working in the state of Wisconsin. Name a DSHA graduate from his tenure, and he will tell you not only where she went to school, but to which schools she applied, how and why she determined it was the right fit, and the specific scholarships she received. Following his initial conversation with Quesnell, and in his typical all-in fashion, he immediately started to research similar programs and began to outline a curriculum.

DSHA DREAMERS In his career, Stamatakos has advised over 2,000 students through the college admissions process. While most students begin this journey during junior year, he saw an opportunity for proactive, early outreach to first-generation, college-bound students. He had a vision for early college counseling and college literacy programming for students facing the challenge of navigating this through a different lens than students whose parents have gone before them. And thus, the Bridge Builders program was officially born in August of 2017.

The tenacity of a Director of College Advising extraordinaire: Jim Stamatakos in his element. The heroic love of a father: Fatima and Jose Jimenez reunited as a family in Milwaukee.

The original bridge builders: Jose Luis, Fatima, and Silvia Jimenez.

The name for the Bridge Builders program was inspired by the following poem first published in 1900:

THE BRIDGE BUILDER by Will Allen Dromgoole The Bridge Builders program connects firstgeneration students like Fatima with dedicated resources to help navigate and demystify the college admissions process. Beginning sophomore year, students meet monthly with Stamatakos, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator and World Languages Faculty Jim Wilkinson, and Jacki Black, Associate Director of Hispanic Initiatives at Marquette University. The group meets for bagels and donuts while they discuss topics such as identifying career dreams, financial aid and scholarships, and navigating the student experience. “Without Bridge Builders and the help we get from Mr. Stamatakos and Mr. Wilkinson, I wouldn’t know how to go about this on my own. We all feel so encouraged,” Fatima shares. “I also really love the fact that as an undocumented student, there are so many resources out there specifically for students in my situation.” Around the same time Fatima will officially begin her college application process her senior year, her DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) designation will expire. The first time she thought about how her DACA expiration and college applications might be ill-timed, she “was so scared and stressed about the future,” she says. “As un undocumented student, I was afraid about whether college or the ability to apply for

An old man going a lone highway, Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast, and deep and wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim; The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned, when safe on the other side, And built a bridge to span the tide. "Old man," said a fellow pilgrim, near, "You are wasting strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day; You never again will pass this way; You've crossed the chasm, deep and wide, Why build you this bridge at the evening tide?" The builder lifted his old gray head: "Good friend, in the path I have come," he said, "There followeth after me today, A youth, whose feet must pass this way. This chasm, that has been naught to me, To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building this bridge for him."

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“My parents are my heroes... Their journey motivates me to do better."

"Bridge Builders has helped me feel proud of where I came from."

"The help we receive in this program allows me to calm down and focus on the right steps..."

An unexpected friendship: Ann Swain and Fatima Jimenez pose during one of their regular outings.

financial aid would even be a possibility for me. The help we receive in this program allows me to calm down and focus on the right steps instead of being constantly nervous and scared about whether I have the future my parents and I hope for.”

IT TAKES A VILLAGE Fatima might be described as having an “old soul.” She is keenly aware of the unique challenges she faces, but is impressively more aware of the opportunity that has been carved out for her. She is hesitant to speak about herself, but she lights up when asked to speak about the people in her life who are building a bridge for her future — first and foremost, her parents — who she views as not only her heroes, her hope, and her opportunity, but also the caring adults who are walking alongside of her DSHA experience. In addition to the dedication of Stamatakos, Wilkinson has been instrumental in Fatima’s high school experience. “It is so powerful for us to have Mr. ‘Wilk’ as our advocate. He doesn’t just care for us — he really actually does so much. For all of us,” she shares with a tone of admiration for his commitment, specifically to the DSHA Hispanic community. “He understands what we go through — even as a white man — and that is so powerful. He is such an example for all of us.”

YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME Quotes by: Fatima Jimenez, DSHA '20

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One of Fatima’s favorite components of Bridge Builders is that she has been able to incorporate her mentor into the program. And she feels she has hit the jackpot. Ann Swain, whose daughter, Katie, graduated from DSHA in 2010, has been serving as Fatima’s mentor since January of 2017.

Swain attends the Bridge Builders meetings at DSHA, but they also meet regularly outside of school to follow up on topics covered in their meetings, as well as how things are going for Fatima — from academics to her social life. Swain describes her own daughter’s DSHA experience with such gratitude, and holds the same kind of committed regard for her role in Fatima’s college-preparatory experience. “I love that by giving my time alone, I can make a difference in the lives of these girls,” she says. “If they can handle it here, they will succeed. But most importantly, for these first-generation students that may not have a parent that can navigate and collaborate a complicated process — in potentially a different language — t his program is key to helping these girls find a place of belonging. A nd to truly feel and know they fit in academically and socially.” Swain and Fatima have a very special relationship that extends well beyond what was scripted for them nearly a year ago. “I take on our relationship as I would with my own daughter in navigating high school and the transition to preparing for college,” Swain shares. And what happens when Swain is mentioned to Fatima? She glows. And then says, “She is such a blessing to me. She always encourages me and gives me such good advice. She is so caring toward me and understands my situation.” When each member of this pair was asked to describe one of their out-of-school meet-ups, they both shared the same story: an ice cream outing at Purple Door in Milwaukee — a few blocks from Fatima’s home that ended in a part-time job. Swain had previously gotten to know the owner of Purple Door as they will be catering her daughter’s wedding this summer. After Fatima expressed interest in finding a job, Swain called

2017-2018 BRIDGE BUILDERS PROGRAM AUGUST | PROGRAM INTRODUCTION Topic: Outline of program goals. Presenters: Jacki Black, Associate Director of Spanish Initiatives, MU; Jim Stamatakos, DSHA College Advisor; Jim Wilkinson, DSHA Diversity & Inclusion Director

A champion for ALL girls: Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Jim Wilkinson. The steadfast love of a mother: Fatima and Silvia Jimenez in Guadalajara, Jalisco in Mexico.

her contact as a reference, and soon Fatima began working 2-3 nights per week to help save for college and pitch in on family bills. But perhaps the sweetest part of the story is this: this summer, when Swain will watch her daughter Katie get married, her "second daughter" as she says, Fatima, will be on hand representing Purple Door. “It really is an extension of family,” Swain describes with an authentic love for her “second daughter."

REAL LIFE SUPERHEROES Many people have helped build this bridge for Fatima and her future. Stamatakos, Wilkinson, and Swain have each been a proactive force of encouragement and resource. This is a rising high school junior who knows she is cared for with advocates in many corners — each laying a piece of this bridge that is guiding her toward her college and career dreams. And while each of these people have carried important roles, it is Fatima’s parents who created the blueprints and laid the foundation — and it is strong. The planning began in Guadalajara, and this bridge has since been built with sacrifice and encouragement, with love and big dreams. “My parents are my heroes. My sister, too. My mom was able to finish high school, and my dad was one of twelve kids,” Fatima shares. “He was the second oldest, so he had to move back home to help work and support his younger siblings. He always tells me that if he could go to school for 8 hours and then work for 5 more — and then find time to study — I can work hard, too.” Fatima beams with pride and gratitude when she speaks of her family. Their collective story has, “taught me to appreciate my education so much more,” she shares. “My mom always tells me to

take advantage of every opportunity. And if we were in Mexico, it would be so different. And my dad works so hard for all of us — to have the life he wasn’t able to have — but he wants it for us. So he works to put food on our table and encourage me in my studies.” With the wisdom of someone well beyond 16 years old, Fatima so clearly connects the dots between the love and grit displayed by her parents and her DSHA opportunity. To this extraordinary young woman, one is a very clear extension of the other. “Their journey motivates me to do better in school," she says. "I want to prove to my parents that their sacrifice was for a reason. I tell them I appreciate the hard decisions they’ve had to make, and I want my future to show them it was worth it.”

BUILDING TOWARD THE FUTURE While Bridge Builders has finished its inaugural year and Stamatakos and Wilkinson are in the process of tweaking the structure for 2018-2019, they would both call year one a success. And perhaps more importantly, so would Fatima. “Bridge Builders has helped make me feel proud of where I come from,” she says. “It is possible for an undocumented student to strive for a great future because resources and opportunities are out there — for me and my classmates.” Of her experience in the program, Fatima summarizes:

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NOT ALONE. AND I FEEL SAFE.

And loved"

If you are interested in learning more about the Bridge Builders program, please contact Director of College Advising Jim Stamatakos at StamatakosJ@dsha.info or 414.616.2806.

SEPTEMBER | DREAM BIG! Topic: How to identify long-term hopes & goals. Presenter: Jim Wilkinson, DSHA Diversity & Inclusion Director OCTOBER | CAREER “FIT” & SERVICES Topic: How to discern academic and career “fit” Presenter: Laura Kestner-Ricketts, Director of Career Services, MU; Amy Leahy, HR Director, S3 International NOVEMBER: NAVIGATING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Topic: Resources available to research college options. Presenters: Gaby Dorantes, Academic Advisor, UWM; Eva Martinez-Powless, Director of Intercultural Engagement, MU JANUARY | COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Topic: College application review process. Presenters: Ruth Lopez de Arenas, Undergraduate Admissions Counselor and Latino Outreach Coordinator, Alverno College; Tara Mullarkey, Admissions Counselor, MU; Mayra Rodriguez, Admissions Counselor, MU FEBRUARY | PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS Topic: Benefits of summer programming and community service. Presenters: MU Yarlian Vazquez, Health Careers Opportunity Program, MU; Abby Kanyer, Engineering Outreach Coordinator, MU; Zuleyka Rios, Summer Leadership Institute, MU MARCH | COLLEGE STUDENT PANEL Topic: First-generation DSHA alumnae share their college stories. Presenters: Itzel Matamoros, DSHA ’15, Junior at MU; Lupe Serna, DSHA ’15, Junior at MU; Azucena Gargia, DSHA ‘16, Sopomore at MU APRIL | AFFORDING COLLEGE Topic: Financial aid options for both documented and undocumented students. Presenter: Yesenia Valle-Gomez, Financial Aid Office Manager, Alverno College

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Meals & Prayer Because BY MOLLY SHEA

Giant balloons and shiny turquoise streamers lined the walls, upbeat tunes like "Build Me Up Buttercup" played overhead, and loud speaker announcements of encouragement set the celebratory mood. But the stars of the day's ambiance were two walls of 50 pound bags of rice and 20ish rows of working-station tables — each topped with containers of colorful, nutrient-dense dried vegetables, soy protein, and vitamins.

On Saturday, April 21st, an impressive, coordinated effort took place in the DSHA Quad. Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumnae, and representatives from Catholic Relief Services and Rise Against Hunger came together to pack over 30,000 meals that have since been shipped 5,457 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to Burkina Faso in West Africa — a country plagued by food shortages due to complicated, extreme weather patterns of both drought and flooding. “I will follow You wherever You go.”

Luke 9:57

The story of this particular Saturday in April, however, begins early spring of 2017 when the class of 2018 began applying for Campus Ministry Officer positions for the following year. As a part of the application process, interested students were required to submit a plan for the annual Lenten project which benefits an international organization each year. During this time, Sarah Stoiber, DSHA ’18, was thinking and praying about a project for her application; she was also in the middle of track season. On the evenings when practice would end late, she would stop by her local parish’s adoration chapel on the way home — to decompress, but also to pray specifically about her Campus Ministry Officer application. “My friends knew what they were submitting, but I had no idea,” she shares. “I would ask God, ‘Tell me what You want to do, and I’ll go wherever You lead me.’”

And where was Stoiber led? To submit a project to combat hunger. A project that DSHA students would get to be a part of in a tangible, practical, and spiritual way. A project that would inspire gratitude, increase awareness, and change lives in the form of tens of thousands of meals. And perhaps it was all because a 17 year old thought to ask God how she might serve His people. Last summer, Stoiber, who became a Campus Ministry Prayer Officer, and the six other 2017-2018 Campus Ministry Officers collectively decided to implement this divinely-inspired idea of raising money for a food pack, and planning for the April 2018 event ensued — nearly nine months before any meals would be shipped to West Africa. Typical to the annual Lenten project is a significant fundraising component — all student-driven and largely student-donated. For the past 10 years, DSHA Campus Ministry has organized a student auction to support the project. The 2018 student auction, dubbed "Kids Gotta Eat!" was held on March 21 and raised over $15,000 — exceeding the $12,000 goal – a stressful requirement to fund the food pack.

“Pray continually.” | 1 Thessalonians 5:17 From the time the project was announced to the student body at the beginning of Lent, to the day the pack occurred in April, DSHA students had multiple opportunities to participate. Leading up to the culminating events — the auction and food pack — the Campus Ministry Officers made it a point to both educate students on the issue of global hunger, as well as ensure the project was grounded in community-wide prayer. For Stoiber, this project was rooted in prayer nearly a year before any rice or protein was packed at DSHA. She has been keenly aware that the hunger of a village an ocean away is bigger than herself, bigger than what she and her fellow officers could reasonably accomplish on their own. “Through prayer, our internal faith allows us to have an extrinsic impact on the global community,” she shares. “Through prayer I’ve come to realize that living out my faith is not a part of my life that I involve myself with in order to

Mary Larson, Winona State University classmate of Chloe Speech, DSHA ’17, and Kim Marie Speech, DSHA ’85, pack meals on Saturday, April 21. The food pack also served as the 2018 Alumnae Student Service Day.

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Mariela Vazquez-Sanchez, DSHA '19, and Paola Loera, DSHA '19, at the student auction held on March 21.

Rise Against Hunger meals served in Burkina Faso.

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please others or fulfill some commitment,” she shares. “Through prayer and service is when I live my best life and most joyful life.” Another Campus Ministry Prayer Officer, Madi Daleiden, DSHA '18, wrote a new, reflective self-examine prayer; this reflection related the problem of physical hunger to that of spiritual hunger, and it was presented to students each day of Lent during afternoon prayer. "Spiritually hungry means you do have a level of faith, but you might be missing out on something — a longing for a more sustainable faith that satisfies," Daleiden shares. At the actual food pack on April 21, Campus Ministry Officers made a point to pray before and after the packing shifts, for the event itself but mainly for those who would be receiving the meals. While this day was certainly the culmination of creative ideation, hard work, and regular petitions, the focus on prayer – specifically for the people of Burkina Faso – has extended well beyond. For Stoiber in particular, this experience has left an imprint on her heart, and on her prayer life. "Throughout the past year, I found myself back at the chapel and I would literally just sit there and pray for peace for both DSHA and Burkina Faso," she shares.

“Renew a steadfast spirit within me.” | Psalm 51:10 When asked about how this project has impacted her faith, Stoiber shares several examples that reflect a theme – her faith has evolved from something that used to be about her own self and evolved into something that is now about others and community — whether that be DSHA or a country in West Africa. “This has been a transformative event,” she shares. “I honestly can’t believe how many different areas of my life — and the lives of others — have been impacted.” How has her life been impacted? This fall, Stoiber will be attending Marquette University with the hope of someday serving as a pediatric dentist to children with special needs. She realizes that the impact of this project on her life was profound. And while it may not have been as significant for others, she hopes the following for her fellow Dashers: “There are so many opportunities that God places in your life. Not every one of them is going to be your 'a ha!' moment. But you have to experience all of them because one of them is going to make a leading spark in your life. And I think we are all happiest when living the life God intends for us.”

In this school year filled for me with many “last” times, one stands out as particularly poignant to me: the assembly at which we welcomed our seniors back from Vocare. As I played a role in the program, I had a perfect view of the seniors as they returned to us, to pray with us, and listen to reflections offered by several of their classmates. Finally, in closing, they sang with all their hearts, souls and big voices the DSHA anthem, We Are One Body. I realized I would never have that particular view again, and I counted myself as especially blessed to have had that window on our world. There can be no doubt that our young women of faith, heart, and intellect will go forth to live lives that will make a difference.

Pictured Above: Ellen is shown at the dedication of the Mother of Our Savior Chapel on September 11, 2015. 2017-2018 Campus Ministry Officers pose with ready-to-send food! L-R: Brigid Hughes, DSHA ’18; Madi Daleiden, DSHA ’18; Sarah Stoiber, DSHA ’18; Meghan Scott, DSHA ’18; Cookie Topp, DSHA ’18; Alex Shaw, DSHA ’18; and Grace Kaupp, DSHA ’18.

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Vocare

ANSWERING GOD'S CALL

Each January DSHA seniors participate in Vocare, a two-week service immersion experience in the greater Milwaukee Community. Madi Daleiden, DSHA '18, who volunteered at Curative Care alongside elderly people experiencing dementia and memory loss, shared, "I learned some pretty incredible things about myself.... Vocare was a wakeup call that my faith life desperately needed. I learned that letting go and letting God is truly one of the most remarkable things you can do for yourselfâ€Ś After I realized that all people, despite their age or disability, are fearfully and wonderfully made by our creator, I could confidently open my eyes and ears to Godâ€™s call to go forth." Ann Druml, DSHA '18, and Daleiden are pictured with a resident at Curative Care.

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christmas cheer

In early December, Dasher alumnae and their families embraced the spirit of the Christmas season at DSHA's annual Afternoon in Santa's Workshop. Pictures with Santa were captured and seasonal crafts came to life! Sisters Mary Kate Eberle, DSHA '14, and Adrienne Eberle are pictured.

stop, drop & chop!

Student Council hosted the 17th annual Gr8 Lengths Assembly on Monday, January 29. More than 130 students and staff members donated 8+ inches of their own hair to make hairpieces for children. The non-profit organization Children with Hair Loss will receive the donations and gift wigs to children at no cost. Katie Haas, DSHA '18, and Tatyana Lynn, DSHA '18, are pictured.

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stage door

In March, DSHAâ€™s Theatre Department presented Stage Door, a play about twenty young actresses living in Mrs. Orcuttâ€™s boarding house in New York, waiting for their big break. Scenic design by Maggie Nelson, DSHA '18. Mary Elizabeth Stern, DSHA '20, and Irisema Ramirez, DSHA '19, are pictured.

open mic night

Open Mic Night on March 1 provided an opportunity for students to express themselves through spoken word poetry, singing, and artwork. Afterward Dashers enjoyed connecting with students from other schools over hip-hop and Latino music at the multicultural dance. Mae Hurtado-Thiele, DSHA '20, is pictured.

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artistic excellence

In February, Grace Glaszcz, DSHA '19, won the Madison Mayor's Award for her watercolor titled Castle on the Rhine. Glaszcz's artwork was entered in the Wisconsin Youth Art Month show at the Capitol in Madison, and mayor Paul Soglin chose her work out of all of the other high school art displayed in the show.

On December 28 alumnae daughters and their moms gathered at DSHA to reconnect over hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Chef David Magnasco and his wife Julia Newby Magnasco, DSHA '97, shared how they turned their favorite aspects of dining into Milwaukee's first personalized, private dining restaurant and experience. Ronnica Johnson-Walker, DSHA '02, and her mom Sandra Johnson are pictured.

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spring break abroad Twenty-eight fearless Spanish students and four chaperones traveled to Spain over spring break. Stops included Madrid, Sevilla, Costa del Sol, Granada, and Malaga. Dashers enjoyed flamenco dance lessons, a visit to Spain’s oldest bullring, tapas tastings, and much more! French students also experienced a taste of life abroad — traveling to France for two weeks to stay with host famliies and finishing their trip with a four-day trip to Paris.

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SENIOR VS. STAFF SHOWDOWN On April 12, the Class of 2018 took on DSHA faculty and staff in the annual Seniors vs. Staff basketball game! Sophie Wendelberger, DSHA '18, and Kiomara Schaefer-Garcia, DSHA '18, are pictured.

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The DSHA FBLA Team competed at the Regional Conference at Pewaukee High School on Saturday, February 3. Nineteen Dashers competed in eleven events among 650 high school students.14 DSHA students placed in their respective events, and state qualifiers included (L-R): back row: Madeleine Harris, DSHA ’19; Sadie Brennan, DSHA ’19; Vivian Keyes, DSHA ’19; Kristina Gorecki, DSHA ’19; Ellie Cesarz, DSHA ’19; front row: Allison Koppa, DSHA ’19; and Isabel Puchner, DSHA ’19.

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On May 2, 529 grandparents and Dasher granddaughters gathered for Mass and continental breakfast at our 14th annual Grandparent Liturgy. Amy Gehringer, DSHA '20, and Jackie Gehringer, DSHA '20, are pictured with their grandmother Lorayne Gehringer, HA '47.

Student Auction (end of March)

Spain Trip (end of March) (touch on French Staff vs. Seniors Basketball (4/12/18)

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CO-CURRICULARS

" Advanced Acting students presented the murder mystery Thriller of the Year in the arena theatre April 26-28. Paola Loera, DSHA '19; Gabby Johnsen, DSHA '18, and Mia Helbig, DSHA '19, are pictured.

In April, DSHA's SMART Team (Students Modeling a Research Topic) presented their model on the GABA A receptor at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) National Conference in San Diego, CA. They presented alongside undergraduate college students who were impressed with the DSHA students' knowledge of the protein.

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The Sisters of Culture Water Drive for the people of Flint, MI proved to be a vivid and memorable example of Dasher initiative, generosity, spontaneity and problem solving. The leaders and members of Sisters of Culture were concerned about the desperate situation of the people of Flint. They were also moved to action. With a reasonable amount of planning and permission seeking, they planned a water drive for the DSHA community. And they had a plan and a means to move a reasonable amount of water to the city of Flint — someone was going to loan them a van. But when determined young women set out to make a difference, big things can — and often do — happen. People in the community drop off water. And On Maybegan 2, 529tograndparents thenand oneDasher day agranddaughters truck arrived — full of water! The call gathered forwent Massout, and and students, faculty, and staff converged continental breakfast at ouron the back entrance to form a line to pass case 14th annual Grandparent Liturgy. after case of water, one pair of hands to another, all the wayWestfall, into what became Pictured: Claire DSHA a giant '18. mountain of water in The Quad. The response was uplifting, surprising, and required a few more days and more problem-solving to get ALL of this water to Flint. But they did it — in passion, cooperation, and hard work.

Pictured Above: Water Drive organizers Tatum Crampton, DSHA '17; Payton Wade, DSHADSHA '16; and Mae Gates, DSHA '17.18 WORD MAGAZINE

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NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY MADE In the 48 hours that spanned 8:00 p.m. (CST) on March 30, and 8:00 p.m. (CST) on April 1, Arike Ogunbowale, DSHA ’15, made an arguable case for the most clutch performance in an NCAA basketball tournament weekend — of all time. And according to even the most opinionated pundits at ESPN, her feat stacks up in history against both the men’s and women’s tournaments. How did she find herself in this position? One angle she credits is a belief in herself and in her abilities, confidence with DSHA roots. On Friday, March 30, Ogunbowale led the no. 1 seeded Notre Dame Women’s Basketball team to the 2018 Final Four where she hit the first of two shots heard around the world that weekend. The first was a game-winning, pull-up jumper against the undefeated UConn Huskies. The ball hit the bottom of the net as the clock stopped with 1.0 seconds to go in overtime, sending the Fighting Irish to play for the 2018 NCAA Women’s National Title against Mississippi State. Less than two full days later — two days which included Twitter instructions to “finish the job” from her basketball idol Kobe Bryant — she did it again. On April 1, Ogunbowale hit the second “shot of a lifetime” — as it was dubbed by media outlets around the country — to lead Notre Dame to the title. This time an offbalance, three-pointer in traffic sealed the

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deal as the clock ran down to only 0.1 seconds left. The game was over, and a media blitz would soon ensue. From ESPN interviews to gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated, nearly every major sports media outlet covered Ogunbowale’s MVP performance. “To do that twice in one weekend — the biggest stage in college basketball — it’s crazy,” she told ESPN in April.

HI-TOPS TO HIGH HEELS And the “crazy” would continue. Soon to follow was an appearance on The Ellen Show, and shortly thereafter, ABC’s Dancing with the Stars called. After making it to the midway point in the competition, Ogunbowale showed the nation her all-girls-makesall-the-difference tenacity as she learned to foxtrot in heels and navigate red-eye flights from the mirror ball stage in Los Angeles to her South Bend classrooms to take her finals on time.

THE DSHA DIFFERENCE Balancing competing demands is a skillset Ogunbowale credits to her four years as Dasher. “DSHA helped me learn to balance playing a competitive sport at the same time as a heavy school work load. Academics at DSHA required a lot of time! Doing that for four years made for an easy transition into college and beyond to continue those habits,” she shares. “It was easy for me to keep up with school while having to travel all the time.”

She also credits her DSHA faculty and staff for some of her recent successes. “DSHA specifically helped me with my confidence. The faculty and staff truly believes in students and wants them to be great,” Ogunbowale shares. “They give the same type of support and encouragement to all students and that energy rubs off on everyone.”

A MESSAGE TO DASHERS And now, she would like to pass on some of the same type of encouragement to current Dashers with big dreams: “I want them to know it is okay to think you’re one of the best at whatever you do. Of course, always remain humble and grateful. But in order to be great, you have to truly believe in yourself. That confidence in yourself will take you a long way.” And where does Ogunbowale hope this DSHA-instilled confidence will take her next? She will be back in South Bend for her senior year with eventual dreams of playing in the WNBA and potentially representing Team USA in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. And the DSHA community will continue to cheer her on wherever her court — or stage — may be.

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DASHERS SKI their way to state title Talented underclasswomen lead the Varisty Ski Team to its first WIARA State Championship in school history. BY GRACE BECKER, DSHA '17

After finishing in third place overall in conference, the DSHA Varsity Ski Team advanced to the State Ski Championship in LaCrosse on February 18 and 19, 2018. Following a tight race against Arrowhead High School on the first day of competition, DSHA’s athletes pulled ahead in extraordinary Giant Slalom races to win the first WIARA State Downhill Ski Championship in school history. DSHA Athletic Director Peggy Seegers-Braun believes it was a well-deserved win by a team who is no stranger to the slopes. “All of the team members trained in the offseason and brought previous racing experience to the team,” she explained. Returning skiers were joined by what Seegers-Braun calls the team’s x-factor: three talented new freshmen. Among these new arrivals was Abby Horning, DSHA '21, who placed fourth overall individually and first in the Slalom. Horning insists her achievements would not have been possible without the support of her sister and fellow team member Michelle Horning, DSHA '19. “She was always there supporting me,” said Horning. “I think the team chemistry set the team apart. We were all really close, always helping and pushing each other,” she said. Could next year bring another championship? “With only one senior graduating, the future looks bright for the team to continue to compete at a high level,” Seegers-Braun explains. For now, however, she shares the focus is on celebrating the 2018 victory. “It was a very exciting season capped off by a State Championship — the first in school history. That makes it extra special.”

DASHER ATHLETICS

My most classic “sports fan” memories are of the 2000 volleyball sectional semi-final match that went to five tense sets, and the 2015 basketball state semi-final where Arike (Ogunbowale, DSHA '15) scored 55 points. I remember the adrenaline, raucous cheers, and the incredible victories our Dashers earned in those games. But I will never forget attending a freshman softball game in the spring of 2007. I think it is fair to say that few members of that team had played much softball. And I’m sure they learned a lot and progressed through the season. But I know they were learning the value of a team, and the blessing of feeling you belong — so important for any of us, and certainly helpful to high school freshmen finding their way. I know this because during the fourth inning, I looked over at our team. Our girls were sitting astride the bench, lined up facing home plate and were engaged in a coordinated effort of braiding each other’s hair. Finding your place, feeling known and cared for — I always smile when I see that happening for our girls.

Pictured Above: Ellen and Mike Bartel cheering on the Dashers at one of the hundreds of DSHA sporting events they attended in their 20 years.

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WINTER SPORTS IN REVIEW ICE HOCKEY

BASKETBALL

The ice hockey co-op team had another successful season. A record nine Dasher student-athletes participated. The team finished 7-0 in conference to win the conference championship and posted a 17-9 overall record for the season. In postseason they defeated the Brookfield Central co-op 5-2. They then faced a tough Fond du Lac co-op team in the sectional final and came up short, losing 5-2 to end their season.

The varsity basketball team finished their regular season with an 11-5 conference record to claim third place in the Greater Metro Conference. They advanced to play in the WIAA Regional Tournament, facing Milwaukee Pulaski on February 23, winning 83-52. The team then faced Muskego on February 24 and came up short, losing the game 55-59 to end their season. The team finished with a 16-8 overall record.

SKI Turn back to page 14 to read about the DSHA Ski Teamâ€™s state championship season!

Note: DSHA Gymnastics will be back next year, continuing to compete as a co-op team with student-athletes from West Allis Hale High School and West Allis Central High School.

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SPRING SPORTS IN REVIEW LACROSSE

SOFTBALL

2018 marked the inaugural varsity season for lacrosse at DSHA. The team competed on the JV level in 2017 and expanded to a varsity and JV team in 2018. The varsity team’s regular season record was 7-6 in conference play. They moved into post-season play and were seeded 11th out of 27 teams in the Wisconsin Lacross Federation State Tournament. In the first round, they hosted the Westsiders from Madison and won 11-8 in an exciting game. In the second round, they faced Waukesha, falling 4-17 to end their season. Congratulations on a successful first varsity season!

The varsity softball team finished 9-7 in conference play, placing them fourth in the new nine-team GMC Conference and 13-9 overall in the regular season. In post-season play, the team defeated Milwaukee Vincent by forfeit in the regional semi-final game and then defeated Germantown 7-3 in the regional championship to claim the WIAA Regional plaque. The team ultimately lost 0-11 to Menomonee Falls in the sectional semi-final, ending their season. Congratulations on another exciting and successful season!

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SOCCER

The rugby team, coming off a second place finish at the Midwest Rugby Tournament, traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee in May to compete in the Single School National Rugby Championships. The Dashers took on Warsaw, IN in the quarter-finals on May 19, winning 68-0. Later that day, they competed against Kahuku, HI in the semi-finals, losing a close game 24-25. This placed the team in the third place game on May 20 where they defeated Orchard Park, NY 52-7 to claim third place in the National Tournament. Congratulations, Dashers!

The varsity soccer team ended with a 6-2 conference record, resulting in a second place finish in conference and an overall record of 10-5-3. In post-season play the team defeated Milwaukee King in the Regional Semi-Final game 10-0. They then took on Neenah, losing a hard fought battle which was tied 1-1 after regulation and two ten-minute overtime periods. That game ended in a shootout, and the Dashers came up short 7-8. Despite a heartbreaking ending, the team experienced a journey of improvement and teamwork.

TRACK & FIELD The varsity track and field team broke five indoor and five outdoor school records this season. In conference meets, they placed third in the indoor, fourth in the relays and second in the outdoor — one of the highest finishes in school history. The team placed third in the WIAA Regional and Sectional meets and competed in eight events at the WIAA State Meet on June 1 and 2. Jadin O’Brien, DSHA '20, made the podium — placing second in the 300 Hurdles and third in the Long Jump.

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THE BIG BLUE “BIBLE” Though Scripture held great importance for him, the Miriam-Webster Dictionary was considered the “bible” of Mr. Grandy’s classroom.

THE FAMOUS COLLEGE PENNANTS

AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE BASEBALL HAT

An impossible statistic to capture?: the number of college recommendations written by Mr. Grandy over the years. He proudly displayed pennants of each college or university attended by his students. Each time a Dasher decided to attend a school unrepresented by his collection, it became a source of pride for her to bring a new pennant to room 214.

Mr. Grandy reveled not only in literature, but also in its incarnation on stage. Over the years, he accompanied students to see the novels they had read brought to life at American Players Theatre in Spring Green, WI.

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WILLIAM AND EMILY

Two of Mr. Grandy’s favorite authors to teach were William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson. He was known to stand on desks and chairs to loudly proclaim the tragedies and comedies of Shakespeare, or triumphantly declare to the ceiling, "Emily Dickinson, if you can hear me, you are a genius!"

THE WOODEN DESK

There is no way to know the number of papers graded, or students assisted at this desk. What is certain, however, is that at this space, students developed a confident and capable sense of self — in their writing, in their voice, and in their general being.

THE AP GOAL

One of two appearances of the number “5” displayed, this framed number represents the goal of every student in AP English Literature: to receive a five out of five on the AP exam.

How do you capture the story of a legend? Facts, quotes, and anecdotes are simply not enough. Any alumna who has sat in Mr. Tim Grandy’s iconic classroom — which tells the story better than pen and paper ever could — will certainly understand. The number of students he has inspired, papers he has graded, and college pennants he has hung are countless. But as we look at the legacy he has carved into the fabric of DSHA, one number tells the tale: 214. It is the classroom and sanctuary he curated to be his own — a space created for his students to thrive — for nearly four decades. 214 was more than a classroom: it was a beacon of light at 7:00 p.m. on a weeknight as he poured over papers listening to Bob Dylan. It was a solace for students seeking academic or personal help. And it was a constant source of joy and enthusiasm, of genius and influence. In short, it was home. So, how do you capture the story of a legend? As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Take a peek into the remarkable space of room 214 as we celebrate his passion for teaching, the lives he has changed, and the 38-year legend of the one-and-only Mr. Tim Grandy. BY GRACE BECKER, DSHA ‘17, AND MOLLY SHEA

MR. GRANDY’S VIEW OF THE BACK OF THE ROOM: A CONSTANT REMINDER OF HIS BELIEFS.

CHANGE STARTS WITH A GIRL

Mr. Grandy was a stalwart campaigner for women’s rights, both inside and outside of DSHA. He made it a priority for his classroom lessons to focus on the works of female authors.

A MAN OF IMMENSE FAITH

CONSTANT ENCOURAGEMENT AND THE COVETED “A”

Mr. Grandy displayed many reminders of his belief in God throughout 214. From his front-ofclass vantage point, he had a constant view of a statue of Jesus, as well as a Rembrandt painting depicting the parable of the prodigal son.

A PASSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Mr. Grandy challenged his students to rid themselves of their own inherent prejudices, and aspired every day to embrace the ideals of his own inspiration: Martin Luther King Jr. Many of the novels discussed in his class involved issues of race, class, and privilege, which he courageously and openly confronted.

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At the end of each year, Mr. Grandy would take his graduating seniors up to the roof of DSHA to release balloons as he encouraged them to move bravely toward their futures with their “eyes fixed on the prizes yet to be won.”

How many alumnae still have their Mr. Grandy binder of papers upon papers? Many handouts were displayed to help students improve as critical thinkers, readers, and writers. Receive a well-earned “A” from Mr. Grandy, and the paper may have earned a spot on the 214 wall to serve as an example to others.

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View 360: DSHA Perspectives, created and offered in 2009 and repeated in 2013, was an incredibly creative, highly-collaborative teach-in offered for our entire learning community: students, faculty and staff. Its goals: build understanding across our differences and develop skills that enable us to build bridges that enhance our ability to work together, to have true dialogue and solve problems. Deb Mueller, our Dean of Students at the time, led the team. Together, we created a set of learning activities: art, music, prayer, small group dialogue, film, improvisation that gave each of us a number of experiences in looking at issues and situations from perspectives other than our own. It was dynamic, energizing and eye-opening for us as a school.

Pictured Above: President Ellen and Mike Bartel pose with students at St. Louis University in April 2009 as part of the DSHA College Bus Trip for firstgeneration students and students on financial aid.

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In 1994, Diane Wycklendt came to DSHA to teach in the Business Department. Four years later, she moved with her family to Mexico but returned in 2003, ready to take on a new role. “I always loved math in high school and thought, oh, I’ll try teaching it!” she explains. A new certification was obtained, and over the next fourteen years, Wycklendt taught Algebra I and II, Geometry, Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry. Wycklendt was certainly not confined to the classroom. She served as the faculty coordinator for Dash-A-Thon from 2003 to 2013 and loved to chaperone retreats. She was also a regular in the Robert & Marie Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre, where she relished in theatrical productions, musical presentations (especially the Angelaires’ rendition of Mary Did You Know), and most of all, liturgies. “One of my favorite parts of teaching at DSHA was participating in the Masses,” she says. While she misses the people of DSHA dearly, the transition has been good to her since retiring after the fall semester. Time with her grandson, great books, and a good deal of relaxation are well-deserved for this treasured teacher, colleague, and friend.

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BY GRACE BECKER, DSHA '17

B e c ky W i c ke r t | Vo c a l M u s i c Fa c u l ty In 2005, Becky Wickert arrived at DSHA to lead the Vocal Music Department and has since been an integral member of the community in the classroom, on stage, and in the chapel. Hundreds of girls have become joyful leaders of song in her Concert Choir, Camerata Choir, and Angelaires. She has also served as vocal director for thirteen DSHA musicals, and has been the primary accompanist for all-school Masses and supervisor for Mass music teams. Looking back, Wickert is proud of growth in students, programs, and herself. “I love when students get it. They finally feel confident and comfortable enough to take a risk, become vulnerable, and really perform. Those moments are special.” Wickert credits learning something from each DSHA faculty member, and even more from each student. “The funny things that happen, the lightbulbs that go on. These students are so special.” As she anticipates retirement, Wickert looks forward to spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, and pursuing her passions of knitting and weaving. She promises to not be a stranger to DSHA. “My time at DSHA has been a gift to me, truly,” she says. “And if there’s ever a ‘Mass emergency’, give me a call!”

FACULTY & STAFF This school community is blessed with the most talented and dedicated faculty and staff. I see their effectiveness in the incredible change that takes place in our young women – from freshman to senior year. But they also impact, motivate, and inspire each other. Really successful schools are highly collaborative. At DSHA, we all feed off of each other as we strive to do great work. And we take care of each other in times of trial or sadness. When our beloved teacher Sue Reidy became ill, so many members of the faculty and staff rallied around her to support her through prayer, through taking over classes, and celebrating the good times that she was so intent on having and maintaining. And when Sue passed away, we gathered to support each other as her loss was so keenly felt by so many. Teachers and staff turned to each other first so we could then turn to support Sue’s grieving students. What a privilege to belong to this community of faith where solace and understanding are available daily, good times or bad times.

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"Years from now, we will not forget: The English Department, who taught us never to be passive in voice or conviction. The Science Department who taught us the inner workings of cells and respect for all living things. And the History Department who gave us examples from the past so that we can improve our future. The faculty of DSHA has not only directed us in our education, but they have fostered our personal growth."

"A common theme I noticed this year was time. I wish I couldâ€™ve had a little more time on the ski slopes, or a little more time in those club meetings, a little more time in that English class, a little more time taking that physics quiz, a little more time just at my lunch table... But in all honesty, going forward, I think we should measure life by what we are doing and who we are with, versus what we have and what we want. We donâ€™t have to want more time if we know that we were happy during the time we did have."

Valedictorian Grace Akin, DSHA '18

Senior Class Speaker Lauren Sinense, DSHA '18

"And so, to this group of some of the most resilient women I know, I urge you now and forever more to climb your mountains, to not let fear stop you from living a life of wonder, of joy, of kindness, and of love. Because when love is our guiding force, no chasm is too wide to bridge, no day of violence closes without the hope of peace, no mountain is too great to climb, and no moment is without purpose." Valedictorian Emma Grogan, DSHA '18

Our Medalist tradition dates back to 1921 when the first daughter of an alumna graduated from Holy Angels Academy. Medalist graduates are members of a family that has had multiple generations graduate from HA, DS, or DSHA. These graduating seniors were recognized at the Medalist Ceremony following the Baccalaureate Mass on May 24, 2018, where a medal was awarded to these graduates. One side of the medal depicts the Divine Savior Holy Angels High School seal; the other side lists the school and graduation years of the graduate and her alumna mother, grandmother(s) and/or great-grandmother(s) from Holy Angels Academy, Divine Savior High School or Divine Savior Holy Angels High School.

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Mother: Mary Brennan-Druml, DSHA ’80; Great Grandmother: Sarah Boden Brennan, HA ’04 †

Mother: Karen Dwyer Goldammer, DSHA ’88 ; Grandmother: Eileen Moore Dwyer, HA ’37 †

Mother: Anne Rice Grogan, DSHA ’88

Grandmother: Joan Blewett Kokes, HA ’56 †

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Mother: Kathleen Papin Kass, DSHA ’87; Great Grandmother: Camilla Doucette Papin Wessel, HA ’33 †

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Mother: Melissa Wahmhoff Mager, DSHA ’93

Grandmother: Patricia Mullins Andera, HA ’47 †

Mother: Moira Weasler Moede, DSHA ’84

Grandmother: Julianne Soener Novotny, DS ’62 †

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Mother: Sara Burbach Sinense, DSHA ’86; Grandmother: Catherine Schmidt Burbach, HA ’57

Mother: Christine Cronce Welch, DSHA ’84; Grandmother: Margaret Schaffer Cronce, HA ’60 †

Mother: Mary Schmidt Organ, DSHA ’85; Grandmother: Mary Stadler Schmidt, DS ’55; Great Grandmother: Edna Drewes Stadler, HA ’25 †

Mother: Christine Jones Stuart, DSHA ’86

Mother: Judith Dalum Taylor, DSHA ’87; Grandmother: Mary Young Dalum, HA ’59

Mother: Julie Rebek Wendelberger, DSHA ’84; Grandmother: Mary Jane Roche Wendelberger, HA ’55; Grandmother: Carol Reed Rebek, DS ’56

Grandmother: Ellen Hart Topp, HA ’53 †

Grandmother: Kathleen Granrath Wilson, DS ’63

Grandmother: Mary Kische Ullrich, DS ’56

Mother: Cherie Napierala Wilson, DSHA ’84

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Mother: Jane Hyndman Pfaff, DSHA ’89 Mother: Jane Moore Reardon, DSHA ’89 Mother: Sarah Hamrin Schulz, DSHA ’89; Grandmother: Susan Heimann Hamrin, HA ’64; Great Grandmother: Marie Knoernschild Heimann, HA ’30 †

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Green

is the new black.

The 2018 DSHA Auction: Love, Loyalty, and Friendship, made good on its promise to deliver the best St. Patrick’s Day Party in Milwaukee.

BY LISA BOZIC, DSHA '00

Thanks to countless devoted volunteers and dedicated staff, DSHA transformed into the Emerald Isle on Saturday, March 17th. Surrounded by picturesque images of Ireland and live traditional Irish music by Fat Andy, guests meandered through the pub-themed Quad and R.J. Fridl Commons. With Guinness in hand, they perused the silent and live auction offerings. And what did it lead to? A record-setting DSHA Auction. Hundreds of generous supporters came together, donating their time and talents to raise $201,250, all to further the DSHA mission. The evening was full of highlights — one of which being the first live auction item of the evening — Fat Andy, featuring the voice of Theology Faculty Danny Pavlovich. The acoustic musical trio raised $11,000 between two generous bidders and helped set the tone for the evening. “It was really fun to do something we’ve traditionally done in the past on St. Patrick’s Day and share it with the DSHA community I love so much,” said Pavlovich. “It felt great to raise money for such a great cause.”

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Following the wildly successful live auction, auctioneer Dan Pronley shifted attention to Stop-the-Auction (STA), once again focused on raising scholarships funds for girls unable to attend DSHA without finacial assistance. Always the most exciting segment of the evening, an extra — and most unexpected — turn of events occurred as current parent Joel Quadracci took the stage at STA’s conclusion. He offered a generous and inspiring donation challenge. In an effort to put forth more confident and capable young women into the world through DSHA scholarships, Quadracci generously pledged $70,000 if others in attendance would match it — and they did. Many raised their paddles for a second time, resulting in our largest STA total in school history. Next up in the program was the announcement of a brand new endowed scholarship fund — the Ellen Bartel Tribute Scholarship. Leaders of the fundraising effort, Andy Lampereur and Jennifer Keough, both members of the DSHA Board of Directors,

invited President Ellen Bartel to the stage for her final auction appearance as president where she shared, “The fact that the Bartel name will live on in this community associated with scholarships for young women forevermore, in the form of an endowment, is just beyond incredible.” The night concluded with Bartel announcing a total of recent funds raised: between the newly endowed scholarship and record-setting auction, Bartel exclaimed with delight, “$1.1 million dollars!” as perfectly-timed confetti burst over the stage and a flash mob of students erupted in song singing, We Are One Body, the DSHA “anthem." It was a truly spectacular, community-centered end to the best St. Patrick’s Day party in Milwaukee.

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The Night by the Numbers •

Attendees: 537

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Bottles of Guinness Consumed: 240

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Student Volunteers: 81

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Parent Volunteers: 129

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Donated Items Up for Bid: 259

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Total STA $ Raised: $409,000

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Total STA Donors: 158

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STA Donors Who Raised their Paddle (at least) TWICE!: 50

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Faculty/Staff STA Donors: 18

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Voice Auction Total: $68,200

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Ellen Bartel Tribute Scholarship: $517,000 announced* *Amount raised as of 3/17/18.

THank you to our 2018 Auction Chairs!

To learn more about scholarships at DSHA and view the 2018 scholarship video, visit dsha.info/scholarships.

Interested in contributing to the Ellen Bartel Tribute Scholarship? Take a look at the envelope in the center of the magazine. You can make a contribution via this envelope, online at dsha.info/give or contact Senior Director of Development Christa Shields at 414.616.2807 or shieldsc@dsha.info.

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DONORS & VOLUNTEERS

I have been astounded, uplifted and inspired by the extraordinary acts of generosity that thousands of members of our community have directed to DSHA. We simply would not be who we are without that demonstration of belief in our work that has come in the form of financial support on which we rely and for which we are so grateful. Bob and Marie Hansen were so instrumental to this. After all, their gift of $3.5 million in 2000 put us on a trajectory that was previously unheard of. But they also helped me begin to understand what my role at DSHA could and should be. I’ll never forget Bob’s words to me some months after they had made this amazing gift — when construction was well underway for the Hansen Theatre. “Marie and I will be so disappointed if all you get out of our gift is a theatre.” Disappointed? Who could be disappointed by that? I came to learn that any facility is only a vessel for the vision. Bricks and mortar don’t teach or inspire or collaborate or shape leaders. That comes from people with vision, talent, energy and commitment. In that regard, we have been abundantly blessed.

Pictured Above: Ellen poses with Bob and Marie Esser Hansen, HA ’43.

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YOU GAVE. YOU SHARED. YOU LOVED.

Nearly 200 alumnae donors made our first ever Dasher Day a big success! In total, $17,686 was raised on Wednesday, May 23. Each and every dollar raised has an immediate and direct impact on our current students — and for that we are so very grateful! Check out some of the reasons Dashers are #gladtobeplaid.

Beyond thankful for all my memories at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School. I met some of the best people, had incredible opportunities, and became that ~confident and capable~ DSHA woman. Wish I was on that stage screaming in my Penny suit or singing the closing song of Prodo one more time. <3 Always proud to be a Dasher!

Carrie Stuard, DSHA ’98 Sending big shout outs to my high school on Dasher Day!! I have wonderful high school memories & received a great education at an all girls school that prepared me to be a strong, thoughtful woman in the world. #dasherday2018 #gladtobeplaid #pennysgiveback

Claire Guffy, DSHA ’15

I thought I’d pull my favorite DSHA memory for #DasherDay. Top of the list for me — no question — was our State Championship run senior year! Many of my teammates were people I had played with and known for years, and it was the culmination of a ton of gym hours, hard work, and road trips all over. The best part of this was who I got to spend the day with — my teammates and THE BEST STUDENT SECTION the WIAA has ever seen — right down to the banned Fisher Price band. The support that fall from classmates and teachers was really among the best feelings in the world!!

Molly Hogan, DSHA ’02

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You bet! Stay tuned. In the meantime, follow us on social media to stay connected to see why current students are #gladtobeplaid! Want to get involved and be a Dasher Day Ambassador? Contact Alumnae Director Ann Duffy, DSHA ’10, at DuffyA@dsha.info.

Class Notes FRAN HUGHS ON MART I N , H A ’5 9 , was elected to public office on April 4, 2018 in Caledonia, Wisconsin. Fran, a retired attorney running as a non-partisan in a red district, defeated the incumbent to become Village Trustee. 1 | G INA MAI E R RYA N , H A ’ 5 9 , was honored by the New York Society of Association Executives on April 18, 2018 with its Outstanding Association Executive Award. Gina has been the executive director of a number of nonprofit associations and is currently president of CEO Pathways, a consulting firm that provides leadership to organizations in transition. 2 | MA R G UE R IT E MO LT H EN SA PO R I TO , H A ’ 6 4 , created Play Ball, which was juried into the 72nd Annual Watercolor Society of North Carolina. 1

PAT RI C IA BRANNAN, D SH A ’ 7 1 , received the A Person For Others Award from Marquette University Klingler College of Arts and Sciences on April 26, 2018. This award acknowledges Patricia's accomplishments as a first-generation college student who went on to Harvard Law School and a career advocating for others. 3 | J I L L R E G INATO P I T T ER L E, D SH A ' 72, recently received recognition from The Handweavers Guild of America for her work “Wheelchair Fashonista." Jill’s work has been internationally acknowledged as an “outstanding exhibited work of handweaving and related fiber arts.” Her work is featured in the Summer 2018 issue of Shuttle, Spindle, & Dyepot magazine.

ME L A N IE ME T Z G O BLE, D SH A ’ 97, has owned her own veterinary relief business for nearly four years. She provides veterinary services to clinics in need throughout the country. She also trains veterinarians in Mongolia through Christian Veterinary Missions. Last year, Melanie started a non-profit with friends, Not One More Vet, Inc., to destigmatize mental illness and prevent suicide in her profession.

4 | SAMANT HA S UKUP C A K , D S HA ’ 0 4 , became the first woman in the state of Wisconsin to qualify for the BASS Nation Super Regional Championship. She fished the Wisconsin BASS Nation State Championship on September 16, 2017 as a non-boater on the Mississippi River, finishing 7th out of 103 competitors. CLAR E F RIGO, DS H A ’0 9 , was named a recipient of the 2018 Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award for her achievements in the manufacturing industry and for exemplifying excellence in her company. These awards are part of an initiative to examine and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research and leadership. 5 | AU DRE Y ACKL E Y, D S HA ’ 1 2 , recently graduated from Air Force Officer Training School as a Second Lieutenant. She earned two awards: Top Fitness Female and Distinguished Graduate. She started her nine-month Air Battle Manager technical training in mid-May.

Members of the D I VI N E SAVI O R C L A SS O F 1 9 6 7 enjoyed their first mini-reunion organized by Gloria Siegel-Howe, DS '67. Pictured (L-R): Siegel-Howe, Jenny Wall, Georgene Karkutt Kmiecik, Connie Poth, Anne DeLeo and Jenny Henning.

Members of the D I VI N E SAVI O R C L A SS O F 1 9 5 6 get together annually for lunch with their husbands and recently met for a celebratory gathering. Pictured (L-R): Judith Dunn Block, Elizabeth Patterson Kauffman, and Judy Hunzinger Trudeau, DS '56.

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ALUMNAE NEWS M A R G A R ET M U L C A H Y, D SH A ’ 05, and Tony Haning were married on October 28, 2017 at the Atrium in Shorewood, WI. Pictured: Laura Minard, DSHA ’08; Liz Minard, DSHA ’08; Caroline Murphy, DSHA ’08; Scarlett Hoy, DSHA ’09; Maggie Haning, DSHA ’05; Emily Hoy, DSHA ’04; Bridget Martin, DSHA ’09; Issy Hoy Douthit, DSHA ’09; Caile Mulcahy DSHA '03; and Katie Murphy, DSHA '03.

ELIZABETH WANG A R D , D S HA ’ 0 8 , and Jake Maynard were married on October 7, 2017 at St. Sebastian Parish in Milwaukee, WI. Pictured (L-R): Catie Lane, DSHA '08; Maggie Sievers, DSHA '08; Susan Krieg, DSHA '08; Libby Wangard Maynard, DSHA '08; Lizzie Wierdsma, DSHA '08; Grace Edquist, DSHA '08; Rebecca Wangard Malloy, DSHA '05; and Kelly Houlihan, DSHA '08.

ASHLEY CARR MERRITT, DSHA ’00: daughter, Sienna Noelle, August 21, 2017. Sienna joins sisters Laila and Mariah and brother Isaiah.

BRITTANY TOWNS L E Y MCCOLLUM, DS HA ’ 0 4 : son, Wyatt Daniel, June 16, 2017.

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S A R A K EEL I N G PET R E, DS H A ’ 01: son, Theodore (Teddy) Benedict, July 10, 2017. Teddy joins sisters Patricia (5), Fiona (4), and Adelaide (2). S H E I L A K EEL I N G G U T I ER R EZ , DS H A ’ 07: son, Robert (Bobby) Nolan, June 18, 2017. Bobby joins sister Ava Mary (2).

F U T U R E D A SH ER S WEL C O M E B A B Y B R O T H ER S ! Front Row L-R: Teddy Petre and Bobby Gutierrez. Back Row L-R: Ava Gutierrez (2), Adelaide Petre (2), Fiona Petre (4) and Patricia Petre (5).

Marriages

ER I C A VA N D EN H O U T EN , D SH A ' 10, and Cory Schmidt were married on November 11, 2017 in Columbia, MO.

E MI LY G O E R G E N , D S HA ’ 0 5 , and Amir Azer were married on August 26, 2017 in Wisconsin and on October 28, 2017 in Cairo, Egypt.

Dashers Pictured: Chelsea Crooks DSHA '10; Lauren VandenHouten, DSHA '13 (left of bride); Erica Vandenhouten Schmidt, DSHA '10; Anna Johnson, DSHA '10 (second from right); and Lauren Herlache, DSHA '10 (far right).

Pictured L-R: Laura Goergen Radocchia, DSHA ’07; Ali Junius Votruba, DSHA ’05; Zoe Lindberg Hasert, DSHA ’05; Emily Goergen Azer, DSHA '05; Allie Murphy Dowling, DSHA ’05; Angela May, DSHA ’05; and Katie Derus, DSHA ’05.

ELIZABETH HA BE R L I STECKLEIN, DSHA ’ 0 2 : son, Maximilian Robert, January 14, 2018. Maximilian joins sister Genevieve and brother Cameron.

KATIE THILL ZI DE K , D S HA ’ 0 2 : daughter, Fiona Joan, January 31, 2018.

ALY S S A L ABAR B E RA BUT H, DS HA ’09: daughter, Gianna Grace, March 11, 2018.

Send Us Your News and Photos! We want to know what's happening in your (or a fellow alumna's) life: a degree earned, a new job or promotion, move to a new city, marriage, new family member, an honor received or volunteer work. Let us know about get-togethers, memories and other adventures!

Share with Alumnae Director Ann Duffy, DSHA '10: DuffyA@dsha.info | 414.616.2808

DSHA WORD MAGAZINE

IN MEMORIAM

Our Alumnae

WHO HAVE PASSED SINCE OUR LAST PUBLICATION.

MAY THEY REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. Margaret Bielefeld, HA ’31: December 18, 2017

Barbara Busby Belongia, HA ’53: May 8, 2018

Mary Louise Beck Watnos, HA ’41: June 6, 2018

Gloria Pokrzywinski Zilak, HA ’54: March 17, 2018

Mary Burns Conley, HA ’43: February 2, 2018

Gwen Sisk, HA ’56: February 9, 2018

Carol Wuerl, HA ’46: March 16, 2018

Mary Purtell King, HA ’56: May 10, 2018

Lorraine Sharko Pozayt, HA ’47: February 21, 2018

Carole Nelson Deruiter, DS ’59: January 26, 2018

Mary Ann Krafczyk Thibodeau, HA ’48: April 15, 2018

Kathleen Harrington Krueger, DS ’59: February 19, 2018

Carolyn Holzman Frank, HA ’48: May 3, 2018

Margaret Pozorski, HA ’59: March 21, 2018

Nancy Inbusch McHugh, HA ’49: April 28, 2018

Mary Gebert, HA ’59: May 16, 2018

Catherine Di Trapani Nord, HA ’49: May 18, 2018

Ilsa Nothum Kelley, HA ’61: January 22, 2018

Antoinette Crivello Leyda, HA ’49: May 23, 2018

Jane Johnson Gustafson, DS ’62: May 18, 2018

Jane Herte, HA ’51: January 30, 2018

Barbara Lorch Gscheidmeier, DS ’63: March 11, 2018

Helen Treis Heinen, HA ’51: February 6, 2018

Armella Sanders, DS ’63: April 30, 2018

Kathleen Murphy Horning, HA ’52: February 9, 2018

Margaret Murray, DS ’66: April 25, 2018

Suzanne Winter Carroll, HA ’52: May 18, 2018

Debra Lue, DSHA ’76: March 2, 2018

Juliann Nowak May, HA ’53: March 13, 2018

Kimberly Dittrich-Bigley, DSHA ’78: February 9, 2018

Maryann Schraufnagel Hubatch, DS ’53: April 20, 2018

Maureen Aniakudo, DSHA ’82: June 3, 2018

MAY YOUR PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM AND GRANT THEM

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IRISH F E S T | S U ND AY, A U G U S T 1 9 Celebrate Irish culture with DSHA alumnae, friends, faculty and staff at Milwaukee Irish Fest on Sunday, August 19 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Join us at the Aer Lingus Main VIP Area after Irish Fest Mass. Irish dancing, music, food and drink will be plentiful! Questions? Contact Alumnae Director Ann Duffy, DSHA ’10, at DuffyA@dsha.info.

SLÁINTE!

PAA GOLF OUTING & DINNER | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 The 25th annual PAA Golf Outing & Dinner will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the New University Club of Milwaukee (formerly known as Tripoli Country Club). This event supports the DSHA Athletic Department. Visit dsha.info/golfouting to register today and learn more about volunteering and sponsorship opportunities. Questions? Contact Volunteer Engagement & Special Events Director Lisa Bozic, DSHA ’00, at BozicL@dsha.info.

ALUMNAE WEEKEND | OCTOBER 5-7 All alumnae are invited to campus this fall for Alumnae Weekend! Come back to DSHA to visit with former teachers, reconnect with classmates, and partake in a festive weekend of celebration! Watch your mail for the formal invitation and visit dsha.info/alumnae-weekend for more details. Classes celebrating reunions: 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013. Questions? Contact Alumnae Director Ann Duffy, DSHA ’10, at DuffyA@dsha.info.

OPEN HOUSE | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Do you know any families who should learn more about DSHA? Invite them to experience the DSHA community and our innovative approach to whole-person education at our annual Open House, held on Sunday, October 28. Join us for Mass at 9 a.m., and stay for a student-guided tour (available 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) where you will meet DSHA faculty & staff. For more information, contact Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Adrienne Ognacevic, DSHA ’07, at OgnacevicA@dsha.info.

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THE DSHA THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS LES MISERABLES, FALL 2018: NOVEMBER 2-4 & 9-11 AT DSHA ' DSHA WORD MAGAZINE

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Alumnae! You are invited to a special meet-and-greet on campus with incoming President Katie Brown Konieczny, DSHA â€™92, during the Alumnae Weekend 2018 cocktail party. Stay tuned for more information on Alumnae Weekend 2018. Invitations are headed your way soon!

FO STI ONS | Contact Alumnae Director Ann Duffy, DSHA '10, at duffya@dsha.info or 414.616.2808. 39 R QUE SUMMER 2018