The Word Magazine | Fall Semester 2019

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2019-20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Andy Lampereur, Chair Financial Consultant Sharon deGuzman, Vice Chair Baird Advisors; Robert W. Baird & Co. Mike Hodan, Treasurer Wells Fargo Advisors John McDermott, Secretary Rockwell Automation, retired S. Grace Mary Croft, SDS, DS ‘56, Sponsorship Coordinator Sisters of the Divine Savior Frank Probst, Sponsorship Coordinator Sisters of the Divine Savior Katie Konieczny, DSHA ‘92, President and Ex-Officio Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

MEMBERS Craigh Cepukenas | Artisan Partners Pedro Colón, JD | Wisconsin Circuit Court for Milwaukee County Cathleen A. Ebacher, JD | Adient Maureen Goetz, DSHA ’96 | Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin S. Mary Lee Grady, SDS | Sisters of the Divine Savior Molly Kanter | Centro Legal Peggy Kelsey | WEC Energy Group Dr. Joseph Kerschner, MD | Medical College of Wisconsin Mary Jo Layden | Community Volunteer Susan Lueger, PhD | Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Katie Daily Pickart, DSHA ‘84, PhD | Community Volunteer

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school for

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young women that excels at developing the

Christopher Swain | Northwestern Mutual, retired

whole person. Sponsored by the Sisters of the

JoAnne Sabir | Juice Kitchen, Sherman Phoenix

Divine Savior and grounded in their mission

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to make known the goodness and kindness

Judie Dalum Taylor, DSHA ‘87 | DUECO/UEHC

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

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of Jesus Christ, we develop our students into capable young women of faith, heart, and intellect who accept the gospel call to live lives that will make a difference.

L E A H D A R R O W | International Catholic speaker Leah Darrow visited DSHA on Friday, October 4 to share her faith story — and the meaning of God’s authentic love — with students. The Campus Ministry-sponsored event drew

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So many Dashers benefited from Leah’s message to be reminded of God’s unconditional love and His plan for our lives. As teenage girls, we find that our culture may attempt to knock us down and convince us that we are flawed and undeserving of perfect love. However, we

over 200 students, who listened to

need to remember that we are beautifully and wonderfully made and

Darrow’s journey — from her faith-less,

that no matter how often we fail, forget, or feel like we cannot find the

insecure, young adult years, to her time

time to look for Christ, His love for us will remain.”

spent as a contestant on America’s

Next Top Model, to her re-discovery of

Ellen Fricker, DSHA ‘20

Christ’s presence and love in her life.

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A group of students from the class of 2021 found their groove as they took part in Dash-a-Thon on September 25, the annual seven-mile walk/run that serves as a student fundraiser to support the DSHA mission and experience. Dashers embraced this year’s theme “Dashing through the Decades,” as their get-up represented various decades of the late 1900s.

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Letter from the President & Principal

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Fall Highlights

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Fall Fine Arts Highlights

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Fall Athletic Highlights

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Field Hockey Wins State Championship

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Faith | Holy Land Pilgrimage

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Heart | French Exchange Program

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Intellect | Dual-Credit Courses, ft. Anatomy & Physiology

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Faculty Focus | Brian Calhoun

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Faculty Members Recognized | Ginny Dubinski, Judie Gillespie, Jill Pitterle, DSHA ‘72

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Donor Profile | Cornerstone Society Planned Giving

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DSHA Annual Fund Giving Catalogue

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Women’s Work: Molly Sullivan, DSHA ‘04, and Amy Bauernschmidt, DSHA ‘89

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Alumnae Weekend Recap

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Alumnae News

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In Memoriam

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ON THE COVER: Emmerson White, DSHA ‘23, chats with a resident at Gables of Germantown during Freshman Service Day November 8. The entire freshman class worked in small groups at various service organizations throughout the area. The day served as an introduction to the Salvatorian Service Program at DSHA.

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 V P of Marketing & Communications Molly Shea at SheaM@dsha.info or send correspondence to 4257 N. 100th St., Milwaukee, WI 53222.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:

Molly Shea, VP of Marketing & Communications C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R :

Alex Mora, Director of Graphic Design & Marketing Projects S TA F F W R I T E R :

Madeline Zukowski, DSHA ‘1 1, Marketing and

Development Writer ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS:

President Katie Konieczny, DSHA ‘92; Alumnae Director Danielle Jerominski Rabe, DSHA ‘08; Director of Annual

Fund Maggie Shelledy McAsey, DSHA ‘10; Principal Dan

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Quesnell; Senior Director of Development Stephanie Ziemke

L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T & P R I N C I PA L

Strategic plans can be exciting to some and boring to others. At DSHA, the strategic plan ultimately drives our commitment to continuous improvement through focused direction, while holding us accountable to growth.

Last year, we engaged Spectrum Nonprofit Services and Tom Kiely, Director of the Institute for Catholic Leadership at Marquette University. Through this planning cycle, a new five-year strategic plan was created in alignment with the National Catholic Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools –– all with the goal of sustaining us today, and looking forward to our needs of tomorrow.

We are pleased to share that in November 2019, the DSHA Board of Directors approved the 2019-2024 strategic plan entitled: Sustaining Our Mission.

As we envision the future, we’re excited to share several highlights from the plan with you:

Katie Konieczny, ‘92 President

Mission and Catholic Identity • Further enliven the charism of the Sisters of the Divine Savior.

• More fully deepen and embed the DSHA Faith Formation Outcomes across the student experience.

• Address issues of inherent dignity of all people through student opportuni- ties in programming or initiatives.

Academic Excellence • Develop a master facility plan, focusing on: maximizing student and faculty opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary work, wellness support, and outdoor athletic facilities.

• Develop a comprehensive four-year professional development program for faculty covering strategic initiatives across the institution: diversity and engagement, adolescent mental health and wellness, Salvatorian charisms, etc.

• Research and evaluate the many Catholic, college-preparatory school inclu- sion programs to determine feasibility of implementation at DSHA.

Dan Quesnell Principal

• Explore and secure community partnerships with mental health professionals to expand the social and emotional support of students.

• Implement the new Applied Wellness program and evaluate its effectiveness.

• Develop and activate a long-range diversity and inclusion plan that engages all members of the DSHA community in dialogue with one another on topics that promote a community culture that values, respects, and promotes a sense of belonging.

• Formulate a comprehensive campus safety and security plan that includes policies, procedures, technology, physical plant, training, and staffing.

Operational Vitality • Develop a plan to grow the endowment to $50 million.

• Based on Milwaukee demographics and levels of financial need, the target number of students will be identified.

• In order to maintain affordable tuition, adequate non-tuition revenue sources will be identified.

• Fifteen percent of all alumnae will be giving in some capacity to DSHA. • The DSHA brand will be positioned within the greater Milwaukee community such that the points-of-difference (Catholic identity, all-girls, whole-person education), value proposition, and quality of education/student experience are accurately reflected and understood.

Our work at DSHA is never finished, but as we continue our visionary progress to be #1: recognized as the premier choice for a girl seeking to grow into her full potential as a woman of faith, heart, and intellect, we will know this strategic plan is impacting the lives of the young women of Milwaukee.

To read the full strategic plan, visit dsha.info/strategicplan.

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1 | M ANAGING WE LLNESS

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New this school year, the Applied Wellness program — part of

Murphy Mellowes, DSHA ‘20, was honored in September

DSHA’s innovative and integrated approach to whole-person

with TMJ4’s Positively Milwaukee Award for Inspiring Youth.

education — now leads students to experiences through which

She was applauded for her work at the Riverwest Food

they can stay physically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and

Pantry, where she has spent nearly every Saturday for the

intellectually healthy. From designing a service project for

past five years serving patrons and volunteers through

the homeless to getting their heart pumping during cardio

Murph’s Kids’ Corner she created in middle school. In the

kickboxing, these new and challenging opportunities offer

corner, children are able to read, color, and play while their

students a way to make healthy choices in order to practice

parents shop, thrift, and/or volunteer. She maintains and is

maintaining their overall well-being. Pictured, in the Unconscious

consistently present at the corner, and has inspired her

Bias wellness group, students received cards with a color and

fellow Dashers to take part in the effort.

shape on them, among other characteristics. The students were asked to separate into categories based on those characteristics,

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relating the activity to the way people can group or categorize

In AP European History, class discussion is a give-in, but this

themselves in relationships with others.

class managed to have a debate without uttering a single word. This silent dialogue—based on the question of whether

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or not state power depends on religious unity—tested the

Every few months, DSHA’s Student Diversity Council hosts a

students’ ability to write about history. By the end of class,

Dasher Dialogue, a program in which students are free to speak

the board was filled, with “discussion” flowing over to large

about current events, attitudes, or issues that deal with race,

sheets of paper.

religion, and culture. This fall, students conversed with each other about immigration, cultural appropriation, and mental

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health. Pictured are leaders Mary McDonald, DSHA ‘20, Megan

This fall, 10 field trips took place as part of the academic

Novotny, DSHA ‘20, and Ilia Estrada, DSHA ‘20.

experience. A highlight was the AP Environmental Science trip to visit Fireman’s Park in Newburg to learn how to catch and

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identify organisms that help determine water quality. This was

Freshman year is a transition, but the Dasher Mentor Program

one of several tests the students conducted to test the health

gives freshman students role models and friends in upperclass-

of the water ecosystem.

women. Two juniors guide a group of 5-6 freshmen throughout the summer and first semester of school. They help answer questions, offer insight, and ease anxieties. During the first week of school, groups met to enjoy lunch and the sunshine!

4 | TURNING T H E UNKNOW N INTO THE KNOW N Over the summer, all students were tasked with reading The

Book of Unknown Americans, by Cristina Henríquez, a compilation of stories of immigrants from Latin America. All freshman English classes and the dual-credit Intercultural History: Latin America class discussed the book throughout the semester.

Daniella Camarillo, DSHA ‘20, and Greta Coka, DSHA ‘20, (pictured) were able to hear the author speak at Cardinal Stritch University in November as part of their dual-credit class.

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1 | TALE AS O LD AS TIME In early November, the DSHA Theatre Department invited the community to be their guest at Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the Broadway Musical. Audiences connected with Belle, a young woman looking for something more, and empathized with the Beast in his struggle to love and be loved — all in order to break the spell and transform back into his former self. The show, which included 48 students total, 37 of which were DSHA students, was performed seven times over two weekends.

2 | B E H IND T H E S CENERY The actors on stage may take most of the spotlight, but those who work behind the scenes are just as deeply rooted in the production’s success. DSHA Technical Theatre students designed Disney’s Beauty and the Beast set — from the inside of the Beast’s castle to the tavern Gaston frequents. These 24 students used their talents in construction and scenic design, creating and painting to make the show come to life, as well as ensuring the lights and sound make the actors shine. Pictured, Clarissa Strother, DSHA ‘20 and Olivia Beaudoin, DSHA ‘21, work to paint the stage props for Beauty and the Beast.

3 | WEAVE R S ’ WO RK In late October, DSHA Discovering Art and Fibers classes, led by Visual Arts Faculty Jill Pitterle, DSHA ‘72, submitted more than 30 fiber pieces to the Wisconsin Handweavers’ Loominosity Show and Sale at the New Berlin Public Library.

The show displayed handwoven art from weavers throughout the area, some depicting this year’s theme, sunrise/ sunset. While there were no official awards rewarded to students, some visitors voted for the DSHA student work for the “People’s Choice Award.”

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4 | M US I C BY H A N D DSHA’s instrumental and choral groups prepare all semester to show off their skills, usually around the Christmas holiday.

Pictured, Alexa Jarecki, DSHA ‘21; Emily Mueller, DSHA ‘21; and Mia Jensen, DSHA ‘21, rehearse for their HandbellPalooza Christmas performance December 12.

5 | D I V I N E P E RFORM A N CE S The Divine Strings ensemble was able to perform for a few audiences before their Christmas show at DSHA. On November 20, they played at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist’s Wednesday Noon Concert Series, delighting the audience with Bach Orchestra No. 1, among other pieces.

They also performed at a Sunday Mass at the School Sisters of St. Francis’ St. Joseph Convent Chapel, the most acoustically perfect space in the state.

Note: Divine Strings, the Orchestra, Angelaires, and the Camerata Choir all had Christmas performances in December, after this issue went to print.

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1. You are the WIAA Division 1 State Tennis Champion. What does your success—and the title—mean to you?

I was excited and proud I won state. I knew going into the tournament it would be tough. However, it was my goal to win. It was rewarding to see my hard work pay off.

2. How did the whole team rally behind you and support you during your state run?

My entire team supported me throughout the season. They cheered the loudest they ever had while at state — some of them even lost their voices!

3. What was special about being part of the DSHA tennis team over your four years at DSHA? We have a team that is close with each other, which is something not every team can say. Even when the season ends, we all still hang out together and support one another. The all-girls environment of DSHA definitely contributed to the inseparable bond that we formed with one another.

4. Has your faith had an impact on your tennis career at DSHA? If so, how has it impacted you?

Whether I am on or off the tennis courts, if something does not go my way, I believe it is all part of God’s plan for me and that maybe better things will come in the future. I am grateful to be able to play tennis, and I am blessed to be part of such a supportive team.

TENNIS Jordan Schifano, DSHA ‘20, is the WIAA Division 1 Singles State Champion, the first from DSHA since 2004. Along with Schifano, Emme White, DSHA ‘23, and the doubles team of Delanie Dahm, DSHA ‘21, and Lauren Schraufnagel, DSHA ‘20, competed at the state championship. Overall, the team placed first at the Greater Metro Conference (GMC) tournament in late September. Schifano placed first in number 1 singles; White placed first in number 2 singles; Claire Vap, DSHA ‘20, placed first in number 3 singles; and Alex Moews, DSHA ‘22, placed first in number 4 singles. In doubles play, Dahm and Schraufnagel placed second in number 1 doubles; the team of Julia Colon, DSHA ‘20, and Murphy Mellowes, DSHA ‘20, finished first in number 2 doubles; and the duo of Julia Cyganiak, DSHA ‘21, and Kate Spielbauer, DSHA ‘21 placed first in number 3 doubles at the GMC tournament.

AWARDS: • 1st Team All-State + 1st Team All-Conference (number 1 singles) + GMC Player of the Year: Jordan Schifano, DSHA ‘20 • 1st Team All-Conference: Julia Colon, DSHA ‘20 (number 2 doubles); Julia Cyganiak, DSHA ‘21 (number 3 doubles); Murphy Mellowes, DSHA ‘20 (number 2 doubles); Alex Moews, DSHA ‘22 (number 4 singles); Kate Spielbauer, DSHA ‘21 (number 3 doubles); Claire Vap, DSHA ‘20 (number 3 singles); Emme White, DSHA ‘23 (number 2 singles) • 2nd Team All-Conference: Delanie Dahm, DSHA ‘21; Lauren Schraufnagel, DSHA ‘20 (number 1 doubles)

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CROSS COUNTRY

RUGBY

The DSHA Varsity Cross Country Team took third place at the GMC Championship meet. Sophie Scopp, DSHA ‘21, placed third overall. The team then moved onto the WIAA Sectional meet, where they placed fourth overall. Scopp took fourth place individually and qualified for the WIAA State Championship. At the state meet, she placed 28th out of 189 runners with a time of 19:21.5.

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The DSHA Rugby A Team competed in their fall state championship game on October 27. They faced Catholic Memorial (whom they defeated last spring in the national championship game).

After a 7-7 tie at the half, the Dashers pulled ahead to win the state championship 18-7. Stay tuned for the results from the spring season. Perhaps another national championship is in the cards?

• 1st Team All-Conference: Sophie Scopp, DSHA ‘21

AWARDS:

• 2nd Team All-Conference: Maura Reardon, DSHA ‘20

• All-State Recognition: Georgia Barczak, DSHA ‘20; Lauren Ferge, DSHA ‘21; Jackie Jarosz, DSHA ‘20; Abby Kayser, DSHA ‘20; Soraya Keiser, DSHA ‘20; Lucy Mueller, DSHA ‘20; Carly Nigro, DSHA ‘22; Halle Quadracci, DSHA ‘21; Ellie Rehmann, DSHA ‘21; Sonia Spitz, DSHA ‘20; Beth Susek, DSHA ‘22; Maura Walsh, DSHA ‘22;

• 3rd Team All-Conference: Gracee Dunne, DSHA ‘20; Haddon Russell, DSHA ‘23

GOLF The DSHA Varsity Golf Team competed in the WIAA Regional tournament, finishing fifth overall. Anna Cesarz, DSHA ‘20 placed fifth individually at regionals, and qualified for the WIAA Sectional tournament, where she shot an 85 and tied for 13th place out of 48 golfers.

SWIM AND DIVE

AWARDS: • All-State Honorable Mention + 1st Team All-Conference: Anna Cesarz, DSHA ‘20

• 3rd Team All-Conference: Mia Jensen, DSHA ‘21; Caroline Lodes, DSHA ‘21

VOLLEYBALL The DSHA Varsity Volleyball Team finished their regular season in first place in the GMC with a 7-1 conference dual-match record. During the first round of the WIAA tournament, they defeated Riverside/Golda Meir (25-5, 25-2, 25-10). They faced Menomonee Falls in the WIAA Regional final, winning (15-25, 25-9, 25-13, 25-13). They moved on to the sectional semi-final game, where they defeated Brookfield Central (19-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-21, 15-11).

The season came to a close in the sectional final, where they fell to Arrowhead in three sets.

The DSHA Varsity Swim and Dive Team competed in the Greater Metro Conference Championship meet. Kat Kleczka, DSHA ‘22, was named the GMC diving champion, and Scout Correa, DSHA ‘22, finished 5th in the 100-yard breaststroke. The swim team competed in the WIAA Sectional, finishing 10th out of 14 teams, with a score of 99 points. The dive team went on to the WIAA Sectional Championship November 8.

Kleczka finished second overall and qualified for the WIAA State competition. At the state meet, she finished 7th out of 24 divers.

AWARDS: • Honorable Mention All-State + 1st Team All-Conference: Kat Kleczka, DSHA ‘22

AWARDS: • All-State Honorable Mention + 1st Team All-Conference: Rachel Roberts, DSHA ‘20; Jalie Shemanski, DSHA ‘20 • 2nd Team All-Conference: Jacque Stegmayer, DSHA ‘21 • Honorable Mention: Paige Drezek, DSHA ‘20; Bella Huschitt, DSHA ‘20; Clare Wellenstein, DSHA ‘21

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LEARNING TO LEAN ON

Photos Courtesy of Mark Frohna

On October 19, the DSHA Varsity Field Hockey Team won the Wisconsin High School Field Hockey Association State Championship— for the first time in the 16 seasons the sport has existed at DSHA, co-head coached by Quinn Loucks and Sue Walline.

After two scoreless overtimes and a shootout to decide the state champion, DSHA came up victorious against Arrowhead.

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rrowhead claimed the first goal of the state championship game this October. A few minutes later, DSHA took a timeout.

“Jordan (Bonk, DSHA ‘21), our center back, walks up and says, ‘Do not be bummed,’” said Co-Varsity Field Hockey Coach, English Faculty, and Instructional Technology Coordinator Quinn Loucks. “It was this care-free attitude and Jordan, interestingly as a center back who all the pressure was on, knew that we got this.”

After earning the fourth seed out of five teams, with a record of 6-6 in conference and 12-6-2 overall, the DSHA Varsity Field Hockey Team defeated University Lake School in the first round of the final tournament, 6-0. They then knocked out first-seeded Brookfield Academy 1-0. The state championship against Arrowhead was tied 1-1 in regulation with the goal by Mack Doerr, DSHA ‘23; assisted

by Maddie Kellner, DSHA ‘21. They then went into two scoreless overtimes and ended in a five-deep shootout. Bonk sank the last attempt to claim the victory for DSHA. “Thinking that we were the first ones (in school history) to do that—it was such a good feeling,” said captain Miah Otto, DSHA ‘20. “Our team was really close.

We all love each other and we love our team. It was such a good moment.”

BETTER WHEN WE’RE TOGETHER (AND PASSING) But the team didn’t mesh right away, especially on the field.

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“They weren’t jelling,” said Loucks.

“Team-wise, we didn’t know what to do. We changed how we played after two weeks. It took us a while to figure it out.”

What they had to fine-tune was their passing. “When we pass, we’re better” became the team mantra for the season. The coaches started each game by saying, “When are we best?,” with the team responding, “When we’re passing!”

Part of the struggle was passing to new teammates. There were about a dozen new members on the varsity team.

“I had never played with half of the team,” said Otto. “We just had to figure it out and all get on the same page before we could really mesh together.”

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EACH OTHER the team, to not only boost morale, but also gain wins on the field.

“In order to win, it required the whole team’s effort,” said Kellner. “Every single person had a job they needed to do. There was a lot of talent on the team, but it wasn’t just talent. It was using that talent to work together and really play the game as a team.”

“By the second half of the season, they didn’t look up and say, ‘Maybe I shouldn’t pass to her,’” Loucks said. “Even though we have our best players, those players would pass the ball off because they were confident in their teammates.”

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (AND WIN!) Once the girls had built trust among themselves, the season became about having fun, while hopefully winning a few games in between.

“We had so much fun,” said Otto. “We definitely weren’t the most serious team. But that was the one thing that stood out. Compared to other teams, we really just had fun and wanted to win, but not do it by stressing out and tearing our teammates down. We built each other up and wanted to win, but have fun while doing it.”

Goalkeeper Kaitlyn Mulcahy, DSHA ‘21, saw a shift in focus as well.

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meaning they played the same teams three times. Despite earlier struggles against each of the three teams, where not all tactics worked to their advantage, DSHA went on a six-game winning streak—all the way to receiving the state trophy.

“The mere fact that they went on this winning streak shows a resilience, a grit,” said Loucks.

LOOKING FORWARD As two of the four 2020 captains Kellner and Mulchay look ahead to next season, they hope to lead the team to state for a second year in a row. Mulcahy hopes to avoid the early season struggle to click as a team right away.

“I want us to get really close first, not just friend-wise, but playing together and being comfortable with each other,” she said. “I want to focus on comfort but also being productive and effective. I think we can win state again.”

But only with their fearless leaders by their side in both Loucks and Walline.

“They inspire and lead the team by pushing us to reach our goals,” said Mulcahy. “Playing for them is challenging, but they push us to form one unit and work together to do our very best.”

“At one point our goals changed from just focusing on winning to trying to have fun and trying to improve,” she said. “We hit a winning streak and we ended the season really strong.

Everyone showed their positivity and cheered each other on more.”

“Mr. Loucks tried his best to find new ways for us to practice and new drills where we could really work on the skills we needed to while still having fun,” Otto said. “He made sure to let us know that we can win state in the end and be the first team at DSHA to do so.”

During the regular season, the team played a triple round robin schedule,

Loucks and Walline are already excited for

next season, and perhaps another run at state.

“I don’t think they’ve played their best game yet,” Loucks said. “Next year, we’re going to have 14 returning players, including 12 juniors that are going to be seniors. We are going to have a huge experienced senior class that will be defending a title. That’s really cool. Next year is going to be really exciting.

“The sky is the limit.”

AWARDS: • 1st Team All-Conference: Jordan Bonk, DSHA ‘21; Maddie Kellner, DSHA ‘21; Kaitlyn Mulchay, DSHA ‘21 • 2nd Team All-Conference: Gracie Hecht, DSHA ‘21 • Honorable Mention: Mackenzie Doerr, DSHA ‘23; Ava Konopa, DSHA ‘21

Gracie Hecht, DSHA ‘21, snagged a steal that led to the first half goal in the championship game.

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A P I L G R I M A G E T O T H E H O LY L A N D On Thursday, June 27, 2019, thirteen Dashers along with Theology Faculty Danny Pavlovich, Director of Salvatorian Service Stephanie Monson, and parent chaperone Tim Dunne, left Milwaukee for the Holy Land. The ten-day trip was a dream Pavlovich conceived nearly three years ago –– all with the intent to provide his Theology students an experience that would “make the faith more real to them; for the Gospels to come alive,” he shares.

Pavlovich and Monson carved out time each day to pray with students and reflect on their shared journey. And they invite you to hear from some of the students whose lives have been changed as they walked in the steps of Christ –– from the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River, and from Bethlehem to Jerusalem, this was not a trip, but a pilgrimage of real-life, experiential, and transformative faith.

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Region of Galilee | Discovering the Days of Jesus’ Public Ministry 5

Cana | Renewal of Wedding Vows Mass 5 –– a pilgrimage tradition

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• Prayed the Via Dolorosa Stations of the Cross

Sea of Galilee | Boat ride where Jesus calmed the storm 8 and walked on water 9

• Prayer at the Pools of Bethesda

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Capernaum | Visited the home- base of Jesus’ ministry in the North including the site where He healed the paralytic 10; visited St. Peter’s home and Memorial Church

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• Camel rides at Mt. Tabor • Light Festival in Old City Jerusalem

The Holy City of Jerusalem | Tracing the Passion of Christ 13

Jerusalem • Mass at Notre Dame near the Old City wall • Prayer at Western Wailing Wall

• Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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Herodion | Fortress of Herod the Great at the highest peak in the Judean dessert

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Jaffa | Reflection on evangelization 15 at the church of St. Peter where Christianity spread to the world

Pilgrimage guide scripture references: 1) Luke 1:26-38; 2) Luke 1:57-66; 3) Luke 2:1-20; 4) Mark 1:9-11; 5) John 2:1-12; 6) Matthew 14:13-21; 7) John 21:15-19; 8) Matthew 8:23-27; 9) Matthew 14:22-27; 10) Mark 2:1-12; 11) Matthew 5:3-12; 12) Matthew 17:1-8; 13) Luke 19:41-44;

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We were given the opportunity to renew our baptismal vows in the Jordan River, the site of Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:9-11). It was transformative. My baptism is an occasion I do not remember; therefore, this renewal has allowed me to strengthen and be reborn in faith –– with a monumental memory to go with it.

Since returning from Israel, when I attend Mass I now have the capability to more fully understand and immerse myself in the readings and the Gospels. I’m able to picture myself walking in the same places, and possibly even on the same stones that Jesus walked on during His lifetime. This has given me the ability to form an unbreakable bond with Him; a bond that would be underdeveloped or possibly even nonexistent had I not been given the incredible opportunity to take part in such an awe-inspiring pilgrimage.

P E AC E A M I D S T T H E C H AO S Lizzie Klingsporn, DSHA ‘20 | V i a D o l o r o s a 13 The Via Dolorosa was not what I expected, to say the least. The fourteen Stations of the Cross are scattered throughout the busy streets of Jerusalem. They are simply marked with a plaque numbered I-XIV, for example. We accompanied each station with a Scripture reading and a prayer to reflect on Jesus’ Passion (Luke 2223). Although we were stopped in our tracks every few minutes for these solemn reflections, life moved on around us. The smell of falafel and the sound of cars and bustling people flooded the streets.

Little did I know this would be a reflection of my life when I returned home.

There isn’t always going to be peace and quiet; we are faced with distractions on a daily basis, but the real challenge is how we deal with these distractions, how we find God within the disturbances. The Via Dolorosa challenged me to center myself with God amidst the chaos.

After being home for a few months now, when I hear the Scripture mention any of the sites we visited in the Holy Land, I am reminded to take time out of my busy day, to stop in my tracks, and simply thank God for the opportunity to learn, grow, and prosper.

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T H E AC T U A L F O O T S T E P S O F J E S U S Gracee Dunne, DSHA ‘20 | C h u r c h o f t h e H o l y S e p u l c h r e 13 At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, I saw a strong devotion to the Catholic faith through the act of veneration –– paying respect to and honoring the Saints. When venerating the stone where Jesus’ body was laid, I experienced a life-changing and significant moment. My emotions were contradicting – I was distressed while envisioning Jesus’ Passion and death on the Cross (Matthew 27:45-52), but I also felt joy and hope knowing that He was with me in that moment, and would one day be living among us again.

My faith was greatly impacted during the pilgrimage, walking in the actual footsteps of Jesus. Initially, I struggled to comprehend this was literally where our Savior was born, grew up, and was ultimately crucified. It was difficult to wrap my mind around; but as we visited more religious sites, I gained a new and profound sense of appreciation for all that He had done for us. During the Stations of the Cross and our visits to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, I remember feeling the presence of Jesus walking along with me, and how powerful it felt to be walking in His footsteps.

Today, I have a new sense of who I am and how my faith influences my life. I now sit in Mass with a greater understanding of the readings and Gospel, having been to the actual sites where Jesus lived and prayed. A full 75% of Jesus’ ministry was on or around the Sea of Galilee –– which we stayed on, sailed on, and swam in. I find myself praying more often for those who are struggling with their faith asking them to accept Jesus in their lives. This pilgrimage was a life-changing event that helped me reaffirm my faith, and I will carry it with me through the rest of my life.

DSHA Holy Land pilgrims are pictured in front of the Haas Promenade in Southern Jerusalem –– a panoramic view of both the Old and the New City of Jerusalem.

Pictured, row one (L to R): Emilie Wigchers, DSHA ‘19; Ellie Rehmann, DSHA ‘21; Morgan Casetta, DSHA ‘20; Gracee Dunne, DSHA ‘20; Lizzie Klingsporn, DSHA ‘20; Caroline Dondlinger, DSHA ‘21; and Alondra Mercado, DSHA ‘19. Row two (L to R) Tim Dunne; Director of Salvatorian Service Stephanie Monson; Taylor Robinson, DSHA ‘19; Keely Hyland, DSHA ‘20; Evan Tillman, DSHA ‘19; Shombreia Knight, DSHA ‘19; Lizzie Dondlinger, DSHA ‘22; Shanith Rodriguez, DSHA ‘19; Theology Faculty Danny Pavlovich. (cont.)

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A F O U N D AT I O N T H AT R E M A I N S Lizzie Dondlinger, DSHA ‘22 | S t . P e t e r ’s C h u r c h , J a f f a , Te l Av i v 16 At St. Peter’s Church in Jaffa, if you look closely at the ceiling, you will see a Latin phrase that translates to You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church.

(Matthew 16:18). This had a profound impact on me in two ways.

First, as this was nearing the end of our pilgrimage, these words reminded me why I had come in the first place. This pilgrimage is my rock, my foundation of faith that will never go away. I will remember where the actual Gospels took place, recall the places my theology teacher tells our class about, and most importantly, I feel an even stronger connection in prayer. No matter how many floors of knowledge; floors of doubt or confusion; floors of worry and fear; or floors of joy I add or remove from my personal faith “building,” the foundation will always remain.

Second, it helped me remember that even though we all strive to be sinless, God still loves and accepts us when we fail. He chooses Peter as his rock; the same Peter who denied that he knew Jesus. God is not demanding flawlessness from us. He wants us to be part of his Church no matter our past, no matter our faults.

Whenever I worry or stress and come up short, I will remember that God still loves me and wants me as a part of his Church.

This pilgrimage was a foundation that has truly made my whole faith life real. Now, when praying the rosary, I can picture myself in the mysteries: living, suffering, and rejoicing among Mary, the Apostles, and Jesus.

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Jesus calmed the storm and walked on water at the Sea of Galilee. While on the boat, I tried to picture what the storm might have looked like. While we were there, the water was so calm that I had trouble imagining it. But Maurice (our tour guide) explained to us how storms form rapidly, and boats are often caught in the middle.

I guess this is what happened when Jesus was out fishing with his disciples. Jesus told his friends, “Be not afraid,” and led the way onto the water (Matthew 14:22-27).

On the boat, Mr. Pavlovich and I had a discussion about faith. He told me that the opposite of faith is not doubt, but fear. Fear is something that I (and I think many others) have struggled with. Fear of the future; of disappointing loved ones; and what others think of me. On that boat, I was able to let all of my fears drift away. I realized that true faith in Jesus is trusting that He will take care of me. I should not be afraid because Jesus will always protect me. If Jesus should call me to walk on water with Him, I would follow.

After being home for a while, I have realized that I am more able to forget my fears and put my trust in God. I am more confident in myself and in my faith. Without fear, I am able to continue growing in my relationship with God.

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F RO M D O U B T TO B E L I E F Ellie Rehmann, DSHA ‘21 | S h r o u d o f Tu r i n 13 The most transformative experience for me during our pilgrimage to Israel was visiting the Shroud of Turin exhibit at our hotel in Jerusalem. I had never heard of this before, but once I learned what it was –– a cloth with an imprinted image of a man, believed to be Jesus –– something clicked. All I could think was, “Wow, this is all so real.”

There has always been a tiny doubt in my mind about my faith, but learning about the Shroud of Turin erased that doubt completely. I realized there, at this little exhibit in a side building of our hotel, that this was such a special, once-in-a-lifetime experience. It changed the way I view my faith.

Leading up to the pilgrimage, I was worried that my faith would not be as strong as everyone else’s, but this exhibit helped me realize that our experience was not simply about having a strong faith life, but it was also about growing and learning about ourselves along the way. I learned that strengthening my faith includes making time for God. I now make more time for God and put Him above other things. I try my best to go to optional Masses at school, and while there, I participate more than I used to. I take my faith so much more seriously now and encourage others to do the same. I feel like an improved version of myself, and I have never felt better.

L O YA LT Y T O G O D Keely Hyland, DSHA ‘20 | J u d e a n D e s e r t 14 This journey has greatly strengthened my faith life. The Judean desert –– where Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights –– reflects the most transformative part of the pilgrimage for me. After being tempted by the devil numerous times Jesus replied, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” (Matthew 4:7). Temptation is all around us; here Jesus teaches us to never give in. He says you should put all of your faith in God, and not test his strength. This sand, where we stood everyday, is where Jesus rejected Satan over and over again, displaying his loyalty to God; it was as if that piece of scripture came to life before my very eyes.

Over the past few years, my faith has grown exponentially and this pilgrimage only made it stronger. It was one of the best faith-based opportunities we’ve been provided at DSHA. Since the pilgrimage, I pray more often and I act more according to my faith. I am very grateful that our group was able to experience this all together.

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nnika Johnson, DSHA ‘20, remembers bringing home her “Frenchie,” (as the Dashers affectionately refer to their host students) Ludo, when he first arrived in Milwaukee in October.

“He was my brother from another dimension,” she said. “(He and my brother) were so similar in how they dressed and how they acted and the things they did. It was like having another brother in the house.”

Ludo and 30 of his Saint Jean classmates—all high school juniors, both young men and young women—traveled to Milwaukee. While in the city, they are paired with a DSHA student, and stay at her family’s home. The young French men shadow at Marquette University High School, while the young women from France follow a specific schedule based on their interests at DSHA. When the school day is over, they experience the home life of a Dasher. The group of students from France also experience excursions around the region, exploring the sites of downtown Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, and Chicago.

In the spring, 20-25 DSHA students will travel to France, go to school at Saint Jean, and stay in Limoges with a Saint Jean student and his or her family. At the end of the trip, the DSHA group will travel to Paris and visit a variety of tourist attractions.

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A CALLING TO HELP Thirty years ago, when World Languages Faculty Eileen Gleeson was in her second year of teaching French at DSHA, she received a call from one of her former professors at Marquette University. There were a group of French students planning to travel to Milwaukee—with plane tickets purchased and all—and the tour organizer from Chicago canceled their trip at the last minute. Gleeson’s professor wondered if she and her students would help out.

While that year, the French girls stayed with DSHA French students, and the French boys stayed with MUHS French students, it wasn’t quite a perfect match. The next year, the MUHS French teacher traveled to Limoges, and through his connections found Saint Jean, the school that DSHA now has a partnership with. (MUHS no longer participates in the exchange since the removal of its French program.)

“It did get dropped in my lap,” said Gleeson. “But I embraced it enthusiastically.”

SPECIALIZED SCHEDULES And enthusiastically she does, as the only foreign language at DSHA with an exchange, not just a visit. She spends months preparing both for Saint Jean’s visit, as well as her trip to France with DSHA students. She has the all-import-

The Ultimate Final Exam For two weeks in October, DSHA juniors and seniors hosted 31 students from Lycée Saint Jean, a Catholic, co-ed high school in Limoges, France. This is the first part of the French exchange partnership between DSHA and Saint Jean, which has been in place for 30 years. In the spring, DSHA French students wil l travel to Limoges and stay with a host student from Saint Jean.

By Madeline Zukowski, DSHA ‘11

ant job of pairing her students with Saint Jean students, and preparing DSHA schedules for the Frenchies.

By the time students from France reach junior year of high school, they start to specialize, or at least have an idea of what field they’d like to study. They are then separated into groups that study along the specific field’s lines, while also taking a mix of other classes—similar to selecting a major at a liberal arts college. When DSHA students go to France, they shadow one of those groups.

When students from France come to DSHA, Gleeson makes a special schedule for each student. If their French school specialization is in science, for example, Gleeson will take that into consideration and place them in multiple science classes.

“I can put them in classes that fit their interests and abilities,” she said. “I also give them a little bit of taste of some classes that they don’t have in France, like U.S. history, music, or art.”

However, she puts in this work not only to make the French students comfortable, but also to help out her own students.

A group of Dashers are pictured at Lycée Saint Jean Catholic School in Limoges with their French host students.

“This is a really intense experience for the DSHA girls that are hosting; this gives them the space during the day to be in their own classes and do they work they need to do.”

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Bella Lutz, DSHA ‘20, (right) and her Frenchie Julia visit a pumpkin patch. It was the DSHA student-host’s task to show their Frenchies the full American teenager experience.

Lutz and Julia visit the China Lights Festival at the Boerner Botanical Gardens with a friend.

A BAL ANCING ACT While the DSHA students are apart from their Frenchies during the school day, all other time is spent together.

“We talk about the responsibility they have when hosting these girls; how it is being a mom in a way,” Gleeson said.

“That is a real growth experience for them. It’s about navigating the ups and downs of it—mostly it’s going to be a lot of fun, but there’s going to be some tough times too.”

Belle Lutz, DSHA ‘20, had the opportunity to visit France in the spring of 2019 with Gleeson’s group as a part of the exchange, staying with a host family in Limoges. Her experience there helped inform her in hosting her French student, Julia, this fall.

“With my host family in the spring, I felt very included in all of their activities,” she said. “We went everywhere with each other, and then (my host) gave me my space at night to do my own thing. It helped me decompress and take everything in. I wanted to give Julia that too.”

For both Lutz and Johnson, it was a challenge to show their exchange student the full American teenager experience, and still manage the work that comes with being a full-time student.

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know them. They’re going to be your new friend. Trying to balance being a student and doing extracurriculars with getting to know someone who’s going to be staying with you for two weeks takes a lot of time.

“It’s worth it though. They’re a lot of fun.”

LESSONS BEYOND L ANGUAGE Despite the countless hours she spends organizing and running the exchange program, Gleeson describes it as “the most satisfying thing I do in my whole job.”

“I sometimes call it the ultimate final exam,” she said about the second part of the exchange, when DSHA students get to travel to France and stay with a host family. “That makes it sound like it’s all about the language, but it’s really so much more than that. I think the girls grow in so many ways, beyond just their language skills.”

But language skills were a big part of the experience, said Lutz. “I got to apply French and communication in a real-world circumstance. Even with just two weeks of being there, it improved my reading, and definitely my listening and talking.”

“I had to ask how to the take out the trash without actually knowing the word for trash. There were a lot of gestures involved,” Johnson said with a laugh. “But it was also interesting to learn about the culture and the structure

of my host family and different traditions and holidays.”

Both Johnson and Lutz were surprised about certain traditions at school. The thing that surprised Lutz the most was how students dressed for school.

“At school, (DSHA students) are a little laid back, especially at an all-girls school,” she said. “In France people very much presented themselves in a different way, in a more professional way. I think we can be professional (at DSHA) too, but maybe a little more silly.”

Johnson was shocked to find out how much leisure time students had. They’d have a couple of classes in the morning, take a recess, attend a few more classes, then break for lunch, and have another recess after a few more classes.

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“They took time in their day to step back,” Johnson said. “I feel like that helped the students build better relationships because it wasn’t like you were saying ‘Hi’ to your friend in the hallway as you pass each other on the way to a different class. You knew you’d see them at recess where you can have a 10-minute discussion about what you’ve been thinking about recently. I thought that was really interesting to see how that affected their friendships or relationships.”

AN ONCE-IN-A LIFETIME INTRODUCTION Despite all of the little cultural lessons, Gleeson sees this experience as an introduction to the world outside of the United States.

“Ideally, I would take them everywhere; I would take them to Africa and Asia,” she said. “But this is a good first step. This opens the door for them. When you go to another country, you see that that things can be different, and that different people can live in different ways, and that’s okay.”

Gleeson, Johnson, and Lutz all agree that this is a unique opportunity. While students can argue they don’t need to participate in the program because they’ll study abroad in France in college or travel to France with family, the French exchange can give them so much more than those alternative experiences.

“What is wonderful about this is the chance to really live the life of a person in that other country, even though it’s just for a short period of time,” Gleeson said. “Going to school, doing whatever after school activities they have, going to grandma’s house for a holiday dinner. It includes all of those things you wouldn’t get in other travel experiences.”

Part 1 | Limoges H i gh l i g h ts I n cl u d e: • Spending time with host students and families • Attending classes at Saint Jean Catholic School

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• Walking tour of downtown Limoges

Montignac, France

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• Vists to Orador sur Glane (commune, once a village destroyed by Nazis in WWII); Lascauz IV (museum); Château de Hautefort (medieval castle)

Part 2 | Paris H i ghl i ght s I n cl u d e : • Boat ride on the River Seine • Visit to the Lourve • Visit to the Eiffel Tower • Visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral • Travel to the Palace of Versailles

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By Madeline Zukowski, DSHA ‘11

Human Anatomy and Physiology has been offered at DSHA for more than 15 years and became a dual-(college) credit course eight years ago. This popular class, along with other courses in the dual-credit program, offers students a multitude of benefits as it relates to both college preparation and career exploration.

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DUAL-CREDIT COURSES OFFERED AT DSHA: E N G LI S H Ethnicity in American Literature | Cardinal Stritch University

Lauren Schraufnagel, DSHA ‘20, is taking Anatomy and Physiology this school year in preparation to follow her passion—a career in medicine.

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She noticed the environment around her and was inspired by the health professionals who embraced it.

“I want to do something fast-paced,” she said. “I saw myself in the shoes of the pediatrician or surgeon.”

She now has her sight set on becoming a surgeon or working in emergency medicine at Children’s Hospital. Taking DSHA’s Human Anatomy and Physiology class is the first step in achieving her dream.

Like Lauren, many students take Science Faculty Scott Fleischmann’s Human Anatomy and Physiology dual-credit class at DSHA with their eyes on the coming years. Interest in this class has grown over time. While an average of 90 students take the course each year, this year Fleischmann teaches five sections of the course, amounting to 120 students.

IN HIGH DEMAND With multiple dissections and an end-of-the-year visit to a cadaver lab at the Medical College of Wisconsin, the year-long class isn’t for everyone.

But, according to Fleischmann, it’s a perfect fit for those who are thinking about pursuing a career in

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Jovana Vazquez Sanchez, DSHA ’21, and Makayla Hughes, DSHA ’21, dissect a chicken wing to study the muscles of the wing.

health care. At the beginning of the year, he asks how many students are interested in a career in the medical field.

About 75 percent of the students raise their hands.

“I’ve always wanted to go into medicine, for as long as I can remember,” said Schraufnagel. “I knew that the class went to a cadaver lab and did some dissections, so I knew the experiences inside of class would be attractive to me.”

“I was thinking that I will have to learn the basic functions of the body and neurons and this and that (to go into psychology), so I wanted to get the most knowledge as possible before I go into my field,” said Jaylin Rivas, DSHA ‘20, who took anatomy and physiology last school year.

While most students want to take the course to gage how deep their interest in medicine is, some take it to have a challenging course on their transcript.

“A dual-credit course is one of the most rigorous classes DSHA offers,” said Academic Dean Heather Mansfield.

“Students are essentially taking a college course. This gives them early exposure to the rigor of a college class.”

If students pass the class, they receive four college science credits, which means a potential jumpstart on not only college credits, but college tuition as well.

FROM COLLEGE PREP TO COLLEGE COURSEWORK More than half of the students enrolled in anatomy and physiology this year are taking the class as a dual-credit class. A dual-credit course (at times referred to as concurrent enrollment) means that while taking the course, students—both juniors and seniors—earn their high school credit plus a specified number of transferrable college credits without any additional testing. Advanced Placement classes are similar, except students only get college credit

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dependent on how well they on the score on the national, end-of-the-year test. Fleischmann is certified through Cardinal Stritch University to teach the dual-credit course and works with professors at Cardinal Stritch to form the curriculum, focused on lab-based work.

“It’s taking the college class, but we just happen to be sitting at DSHA,” Fleischmann said.

In fact, there is arguably an advantage to taking the course at DSHA. While in college, the course is only one semester long; at DSHA, it spans two semesters. Fleischmann has additional time to cover more material than in the college class. Rivas also claims having Fleischmann as a teacher, who encourages his students with an understanding helpfulness, is an added bonus.

PRACTICAL BENEFITS The anatomy and physiology course has been offered at DSHA since well before the new millennium. Only about eight years ago did DSHA decide to offer it as a dual-credit class. “(Students) like taking (the class) so that if they’re not going into a science career, they can get a lab science credit out of the way before they go to school, and if they are going into sciences, it’s one less class they have to worry about,” Fleischmann said. “It’s definitely a benefit.”

Rivas is finding an advantage to taking it while still in high school.

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a medical interpreter. She’s currently enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), working toward becoming a bilingual medical interpreter and applying for a part-time job in clinics. Many of the medical terms she already knows from taking anatomy and physiology, and she knows more than most of her peers.

For Rivas, the dual-credit aspect of the class is a help when it comes to the affordability of college. While the per-credit cost is $900 at Cardinal Stritch, the total fee for the DSHA course is $500 for all four credits –– a savings of $3,100.

According to Mansfield, taking dual-credit courses and earning college credit early saves students time and money.

With the transferable college credits, students have the opportunity to finish their degree in four years for about 1/3 of the cost.

“My family is pretty low-income,” Rivas said. “If I sacrifice my time and my studies to get as much credit as possible in high school, I can graduate early and not spend as much money.”

MAKING THE UNKNOWN CLEAR Fleischmann mentioned that this class is not only beneficial for students with an interest in medicine, but it may also draw students who did not initially think about a future in health care. Sometimes students realize learning about the body, human organs, and diseases is something they can confidently handle.

“I think it’s very important that DSHA offers this class because of the opportunities it can bring,” said Rivas. “You can start here, and based on your interest, you can go into anything—the eyes, movement, diseases. People who want to do something in the medical field but aren’t sure what they want to do yet, whatever drives them in this class will help form their interest.”

S E L F - D I S C O V E RY Future careers aside, this class additionally helps students learn more about themselves. It helps them understand what doctors are talking about when they go for a visit.

For example, they will experience procedures like an EKG and listen to heartbeats on stethoscopes. The course is intentionally made up of multiple real-life experiences.

“Everyone has health issues, whether it’s their own, family or friends,” said Fleischmann.

“Chemistry is great, but a lot of people say, ‘I don’t know when I’ll use this. I don’t see how that really works.’ You have to picture what will happen. Here, you can see, for example, a fractured arm and whatever else is going on inside the body. It’s something students will always deal with.”

WOMEN IN STEM The hands-on labs especially help Schraufnagel visualize and understand what’s going on inside the body. These in-class experiences, she says, are unique and something students don’t get in other classes or elsewhere. She feels grateful to attend a school that promotes women in STEM, more so than the co-ed schools her friends attend.

Other students feel the same way—there’s often a feeling of inspiration, empowerment, and confidence after taking anatomy and physiology. They feel better equipped to use the knowledge they learned in the course as they move beyond DSHA. “I feel more confident going into a pre-med program in college after experiencing the class,” said Schraufnagel. “I know I’ll have to take a more advanced anatomy class at some point.

Even though it will probably be hard, I have a great sense of the background knowledge before I even get there.”

MORE ABOUT THE DUAL-CREDIT PROGRAM AT DSHA: In order to teach dual-credit classes, teachers must be able to be credentialed at a university level, meaning they must have a master’s degree along with multiple years of teaching experience. They are considered adjunct professors at the university through which the dual-credit class is offered.

The professors at the university observe DSHA faculty members who teach the dual-credit classes.

Mansfield is on the concurrent enrollment board at Cardinal Stritch University; the board is made up of dean of the university, the coordinator of the concurrent enrollment (dual-credit) program, and other high school teachers.

With the exception of Human Anatomy and Physiology, in which students can earn 4 transferable college credits, all other dual-credit classes at DSHA offer students 3 transferable college credits.

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PUSHING BEYOND WHAT IS COMFORTABLE DSHA Director of Fitness & Performance and Health & Fitness Department Chair Brian Calhoun has been at DSHA since 2015. His goal is to challenge students to live by the motto has that shaped his life — push and work beyond what you are capable of; beyond what is comfortable.

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YET HE PUSHED Brian Calhoun learned early on what it meant to be uncomfortable. He lived a large part of his childhood on the move; his father was a chaplain in the Navy. “As a military kid — it could be really tough to form bonds,” he shares of trying to find his place as an elementary-aged kid. “I played football, basketball, and baseball growing up — and was just trying to fit in.”

He graduated from high school in Oak Creek with all-state honors in both track and field and football, and was named the Wisconsin (Football) Gatorade Player of the Year in 2000, an honor that acknowledges “athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character.”

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Yet he pushed — even as kid he had an awareness of what this meant. And rather than giving up a sport he loved for a lack of connection with other kids, he kept showing up.

By middle school, Calhoun’s family landed in Oak Creek, WI where he began to feel an established sense of community.

Out of high school Calhoun was recruited to play football and run track at several Division I schools. He landed at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he received all-Big 12 Conference honors in football by his sophomore year. Yet he had a desire to move back to Wisconsin and continue his career as a Badger.

“I am so thankful we moved North to Wisconsin (from Memphis, TN),” Calhoun shares. “I fit in right away as I met new people and friends. It was home.”

Along with this came another opportunity to practice being uncomfortable.

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“I came back to be closer to home,” he shares. Yet due to standard NCAA transfer rules, Calhoun was required to sit out for a season. “It was the hardest year. It was humbling to come back to the place I said ‘no’ to and be on the scout team. But this was also one of the most rewarding years I’ve ever had.”

During this redshirt year mid-way through his college career, Calhoun was forced to live in a space that he now challenges and encourages his DSHA students to regularly encounter; this space included pushing beyond what was comfortable as he experienced a reset of nearly everything in his world: new campus, new classes, new teammates, new coaches, new playbook. Yet he was completely driven by discipline, grit, and goals. “As hard as it was, it forced me to improve my game in a way that would not have happened had I stayed in Colorado. I was determined to work the hardest of anyone in camp.”

ON WISCONSIN Eligible to play in 2005, Calhoun had an All-American-worthy season, leading Wisconsin to a 9-4 record and a Capital One Bowl victory against a top-ten team — all with his friends and family present. Totaling over 2,200 yards of offense and 24 touchdowns, he became the second player in both the Big Ten and NCAA history to finish a season with over 1,500 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving. In addition to 2nd-team All-American recognition by both the AP and Sports Illustrated, Calhoun was named First-Team All-Big Ten and finalists for both the Maxwell Trophy (best player in the NCAA as named by sports media and industry professionals) and the Doak Walker Award (given to the NCAA’s best running back.)

Calhoun coaches Megan Novotny, DSHA ‘20, in the Sarah M. Hegarty Fitness Center.

THE BUILDING OF A COACH Calhoun was poised for success in the NFL after being drafted in 2006 by the Detroit Lions in the third round.

“It was a pretty unique experience — playing football as your job. And I got to play with some really great guys,” he shares reflecting on his three years of playing professionally.

Great teammates and a dream come true also came with some unexpected hardships — another scenario where Calhoun was able to practice how to handle the uncomfortable challenges that life is bound to throw. His NFL career started differently than he hoped: an ACL-tear his rookie year, followed by a quad injury and an 0-16 season, followed by a major shoulder injury. Yet his perspective is remarkable and has built the person that DSHA students affectionately refer to as Coach Cal. “It was tough — you set forth to do something and you want to do it right — especially at the highest level,” he shares. “When you’ve had success in the past and you have multiple injuries it can be humbling and frustrating.”

Yet it was during some of these challenging times — the transitions earlier in his life and career, and the injuries toward the end — that he grew to understand the value of a great coach and felt destined to become one himself. (cont.)

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“I’ve had lots of great coaches — all different. And you learn something from each of them. If I can push kids to work beyond what they are capable of, and if my experience can help them achieve beyond their own goals, it’s all worth it.”

During Calhoun’s 2005 season at

YES YOU CAN

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Even before his playing days were over, Calhoun felt called into coaching and mentoring young people. He discovered this passion while running summer football camps in Madison. Over a decade later he coaches Dashers daily in the Sarah M. Hegarty Fitness Center and serves as the head girls track & field coach at Brookfield Central.

became only the second player in Big Ten and NCAA history to finish with over 1,500

“Our goal (at DSHA) is to motivate kids to understand that there is more inside of them than what they think there is — both physically and mentally,” Calhoun shares of the premise that guides his philosophy. “As they push through barriers, girls grow leaps and bounds when it comes to confidence.”

“Yes, you can,” is a common reminder from Calhoun when girls are struggling to achieve a goal or rehabilitating from an injury. He has been there, and he understands the benefit of the push. “It works because they know I care about them as people,” he says. “I’m trying to pour whatever I have in me into them. Grit and perseverance come from the difficulties in life.”

And the all-girls environment at DSHA allows Calhoun to push kids in a safe environment — an environment that encourages confidence building through taking healthy risks and where students are not self-conscious of what they can or cannot achieve. On the surface, it may seem a peculiar choice to move from the NFL to coaching at a an all-girls school — a school without a football program.

But it is precisely the benefits of the all-girls environment that align so perfectly with Calhoun’s coaching philosophy.

Pushing beyond one’s pre-conceived limit works when students feel cared for; when they are not scared to fail or succeed; and perhaps most importantly, when they are not worried about what others think when they set their mind to simply respond to the call of “yes you can.”

Megan Novotny, DSHA ‘20, is just one of the many students that have been affected for the better by Calhoun’s influence. “I’ve grown up being raised by just my mom. Coach Cal has been a fatherly figure in my life since freshmen year,” she shares. “I told him then that I wanted to get better at push-ups. He was constantly asking me how I was progressing and helped me find the right ways to go about getting better.”

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yards rushing and 500 yards receiving.

But it wasn’t just about the push-ups for Novotny. “He would always tell me, ‘Do not let people thinking you are small mean that you are not strong.’ And because I was improving and getting better, my confidence grew. And that strong-mentality carries over into everything — academics, how I encourage younger students now — it affects everything.”

Novotny is now working on pull-ups as a senior, but more importantly, she is a leader on the Student Diversity Council and has big dreams for her post-college future that include law school and becoming a published author. And while there are many people that she attributes to her growth, “I would not have the confidence I have now without Coach Cal’s encouragement and pushing me to get better.”

MORE THAN A COACH When entertaining the position at DSHA, Calhoun knew quickly that it would be the right culture fit even beyond the all-girls environment. Now in his fifth year, he has “felt the closest thing to being a part of family since my playing days. I love being a part of this team.”

And the girls love him. He is referred to by his “Coach Cal” nickname more often than not. On the designated game days that DSHA athletes get to pick a faculty member to “Back-a-Dasher,” he is nearly always present representing someone. He can also be found playing drums at Mass or assemblies, or attending and participating in Dasher Dialogues, run by the Student Diversity Council.

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He is present. And he makes a point to connect with students — all of them. He has a goal to connect with every student at some point during her four years — to find common ground in conversation, understand her goals, or work side-by-side to help her achieve beyond what she thinks to be possible. It is not uncommon for that to happen in a discipline or scenario outside of the world of fitness.

Calhoun is a man of faith which offers him another area in which to connect with and encourage students. “Having a dad as a pastor made the transition here easier. We were always in church growing up and I’m so thankful my parents raised me that way.” From weekly Bible studies and attending Mass before games when he was playing for the Lions in Detroit, to being involved with organizations like Athletes in Action (a non-denominational organization for Christian athletes) his faith — and the community he has found through his faith — have been something consistent he has leaned on over the years; thus, he is able to encourage students along the same lines.

“Every student is on a different journey and needs to be pushed or supported in different ways,” he shares. “The mental toughness we talk to students about, the benefits of hard work and discipline are possible when you have something to lean on,” Calhoun shares of how his faith has directly shaped his own navigation of the challenges life has thrown at him.

CLOSING THE GAP Calhoun’s passion for his job is real — he is highly motivated to see students succeed and loves the updates that tend to arrive after graduation. “They thank me for the things they didn’t understand at the time. They’ll say things like, ‘I’m not lost anymore and I feel confident and capable.’ That’s why I do what I do.”

“OUR GOAL (AT DSHA) IS TO MOTIVATE KIDS TO UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS MORE INSIDE OF THEM THAN WHAT THEY THINK THERE IS –– BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. AS THEY PUSH THROUGH BARRIERS, GIRLS GROW LEAPS AND BOUNDS WHEN IT COMES TO CONFIDENCE.” –– B R I A N C A L H O U N

to the conversation — my experience and values. Our job is to close the achievement gap as much as possible — for every kid. I find more value in this than being a coach in the fitness center. Ultimately this is what my job is — to be a leader and a mentor through building relationships. It is in the challenges that you’re able to pull the best from kids.”

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When asked about his goals for the Health & Fitness Department he shares that he hopes to improve every year and to leave the department in a better shape than when he started. But he quickly points back to students and their worlds beyond fitness. “I want them to achieve whatever their goal is — in athletics or beyond.”

And every kid matters to him. And most of these kids have no idea of the success and accolades that their beloved Coach Cal has accomplished. They may have heard he played in the NFL, but most have no idea that he set Big Ten records and was in the Heisman trophy conversation in 2005; or that he was invited to serve as the honorary captain at the Badgers’ home opener this fall as a former all-American. His accomplishments are vast, and the same work ethic that allowed him to reach the NFL is the same drive that motivates his day-to-day work with Dashers.

Throughout the year, that “beyond” extends into another area of passion for him: that every student of every race, ethnicity, and background, experience a sense of belonging and equal opportunity; that they have a place at DSHA. “We are doing a lot to improve diversity here — we’re moving in the right direction and I’m proud to work here,” he says.

“I want to be a part of this effort and anything I can add

To answer the question, Coach Cal is more than a coach, more than a former elite athlete. He is an influencer, shaping Dashers’ ability to navigate that which is difficult, to push beyond their limits, and get after whatever it is, wherever they may strive to go. And when they get there, it presents an award far greater to him than a championship ring or place in a record book could ever provide.

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DSHA FACULTY MEMBERS RECOGNIZED FOR EFFORTS IN AREA OF EXPERTISE While all DSHA faculty members make a positive impact on the lives of their students, these three faculty members have been recognized by organizations in their respective fields for their outstanding dedication to their students and their calling. DSHA is proud to have these individuals as a part of its community.

Ginny Dubinski, School Counselor 2 019 SP I R I T OF I N C LU S I O N AWA R D W I N N E R

Given by Best Buddies of Wisconsin, the Spirit of Inclusion Award honors an individual who is dedicated and committed to building friendships with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, improving their quality of life and level of inclusion.

Since Dubinski came to DSHA 10 years ago, she has fostered a Best Buddies Club that has grown into one of the largest in the state. She has encouraged the DSHA community to demonstrate inclusion, model acceptance, and look at how it can offer support to those with disabilities—both mental and physical.

Judie Gillespie, Theology Faculty A R C HD I OC ESE OF M ILWAU K E E ’ S O R DE R O F C ATE C H I STS I N DU C TE E

The Order of Catechists, created by Archbishop Jerome Listecki in November of 2019, was established to honor and support those who are involved in the teaching of the Church. Gillespie was one of 40 people chosen for the order in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, whom incorporate and integrate the doctrine of the faith in their lives and are living out their calling to help others form a deeper connection with the faith.

Members of the order not only teach and transmit the faith, but also demonstrate the faith by example.

Gillespie has been a member of the Theology Faculty at DSHA for the last 16 years and serves as the liaison between DSHA and Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Jill Pitterle, DSHA ‘72, Visual Arts Faculty 2 019 SC HOL AST I C A RT AWA R D & M U S E U M O F W I S CO N S I N A RT E D U C ATO R AWA R D W I N N ER

These awards recognize an outstanding teacher for supporting her students in the Scholastic Art Awards in 2019 and for coaching students who have won key awards.

Pitterle led DSHA to start submitting student work to the Scholastic Art competition in 2003. Every single year since, students have won at least one gold key award, and many more silver keys and honorable mentions. In 2019, six students were recognized for their work.

Pitterle has been a member of the Visual Arts Faculty at DSHA for the last 17 years.

She serves as the school liaison to the Parent Fine Arts Association.

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FINDING PURPOSE IN PLANNED GIVING THROUGH THE DS HA CORNERSTONE SOCIETY

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e all desire to find a purpose to our lives. For many, that purpose is making a difference––whether in the lives of others today, or a legacy left in the world at large.

DSHA is committed to developing future leaders of faith, heart, and intellect who learn to serve others today during their high school years, and then enter the real world equipped and motivated to make it a better place.

The generous donors of DSHA help Dashers find their purpose in many ways –– through gifts to the auction, the DSHA Annual Fund, scholarship donations and more.

One of those “and more” options is estate planning; also called planned giving and known as the Cornerstone Society at DSHA. Everyone who believes in the transformational work that is happening every day at DSHA can participate in planned giving, regardless of age or income level. And we are so thankful for those who believe in the mission of DSHA enough to leave a planned legacy behind for future Dashers.

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W H Y I C H O O S E TO L E AV E A L E G A C Y A T D S H A THROUGH PLANNED GIVING:

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I believe it is my responsibility to reach out, uplift, and lighten other’s burdens; especially as they are trying to help themselves. If I am not doing this, then what use are the money, possessions, and experiences that I have been blessed to receive in this life? I think that what I owe my fellow human beings is a transforming encounter. The best transforming opportunity I can think of is to allow many girls to have the opportunity to receive the outstanding education that DSHA offers. This is why I participate in planned giving.”

Sybille Hamilton, DS ‘65

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In the hustle of life, it’s sometimes easy to forget what is important. That’s what I love about planned giving. I don’t have to forget what is already done. When you start doing your ‘planning,’ think about what legacy you want to leave behind. It’s not a fun conversation, but it’s necessary and it is important to make those decisions. We are all incredibly lucky to call ourselves Dashers. I believe in DSHA’s mission of educating young women. My life has been blessed beyond measure and a small percentage of what I leave behind will make a difference for a future Dasher. It’s one way to pay it forward.”

Katie Weidinger Asher, DSHA ‘98

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I have always felt that single-sex education was important because it made me brave enough to try new things. I was on the Student Council and it taught me to be organized and stay on top of things. I believe that education is really important, and I wanted to give back to the school that benefited me the most. My granddaughter is a graduate of DSHA [Madeline, DSHA ‘14] and she also experienced the joy of not being afraid to be who you are. That was made possible because of the education we received.

There are not many schools left that are all-female and keeping that option open for those that could benefit from it is very important. It would be terrible to lose that option.

By donating and helping fund the school in our later years, we are making sure the school thrives financially.”

Judy Carney Keyes, DS ‘58

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Divine Savior Holy Angels graduates have made the world a better place by sharing their values, talents, and faith. Thousands of young women have realized their dreams through the quality education offered at DSHA, learning that there are no limits to what they can achieve. Join me by remembering to support DSHA and helping to continue the mission of the Sisters of Divine Savior to make young women great leaders by including DSHA in your estate planning.”

Fran Sorrenti Tollefson, HA ‘65

INSPIRED TO HELP DASHERS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME? Ask how you can make a difference. Contact Stephanie Ziemke, Senior Director of Development at 414-616-2807 or ziemkes@dsha.info to explore your options.

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The DSHA Annual Fund Giving Catalogue Every gift to the DSHA Annual Fund shapes a young woman’s story. Every gift—big and small—transforms the lives of Dashers, helping them become women of faith, heart, and intellect. Your gift serves much more than funding an item or two—it’s a gift that yields once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and experiences for the students of DSHA.

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The DSHA Annual Fund supports each of the 695 girls that walk the halls of DSHA every day. Tuition only covers 76 percent of the school’s total expenses, but the full DSHA experience costs more than what is covered by tuition alone. The gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student is covered by gifts to the annual fund.

$50

sheet music for one song for the whole choir

$250

$1,500

$3,000

one piece of cardio equipment for the Sarah M. Hegarty Fitness Center

one microscope

hosts, candles, and all Mass supplies for the entire year of all-school Masses

$500

clay for one semester of ceramics classes

$4,700

covers the full gap between tuition and the cost of educating one student

Browse this “catalogue” and learn about the many things supported by the DSHA Annual Fund. All items in this catalogue are actual services DSHA provides to its community. These gifts are symbolic of the good your donation will do.

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The Full DSHA Scholarship Experience The annual fund plays a large role in supporting the students who would not be able to attend DSHA—or take full advantage of the experience—without financial assistance. Thirty-eight percent of the student body relies on scholarships and financial aid. The DSHA Annual Fund provides students with both tuition and non-tuition needs, giving them the opportunity to fully engage in all aspects of the DSHA education.

$100

$1,250

retreat costs for one girl

a year in a co-curricular for ten students

$250

tickets to Mother Daughter, Father Daughter, and Homecoming for student & guest

$5,000

tour bus for first-generation college bus trip

$500

books for a year for one

student

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full-tuition scholarship

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Faculty & Staff Compensation, Professional Development, and Support The DSHA faculty and staff work every day to transform lives of young women. The annual fund ensures the low student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1 and helps to attract and retain the best educators in Milwaukee with market-rate compensation.

$500

allows one teacher to enhance her students’ learning on a field trip

$1,000

one staff recertification to help girls manage their wellness

$2,000

professional development conference for one faculty member on how girls learn best

In 2012, DSHA produced a five-year plan to provide market-based compensation that would recruit and retain highly qualified, mission-driven faculty and staff committed to continuous improvement. In 2017, the plan came to fruition when all faculty and staff were

$4,000

SMART Board to bring student learning to life

Market-Rate

faculty and staff

compensation for

determined to be compensated at market rates.

QUESTIONS? Contact Director of Annual Fund Maggie Shelledy McAsey, DSHA ‘10, at McAseyM@dsha.info or 414.721.2911; or Senior Director of Development Stephanie Ziemke at ZiemkeS@dsha.info or 414.616.2807.

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WOMEN’S WORK: ALUMNAE RETURN TO SPEAK ABOUT DSHA INFLUENCE ON PROFESSIONAL CAREERS

BY M A D E L I N E Z U KOWS K I , DS H A ‘ 1 1

On October 4, as DSHA kicked off its 2019 Alumnae Weekend, students filled the auditorium to hear from the Young Alumna of the Year, Molly Sullivan, DSHA ‘04, and the Alumna of the Year, CAPT Amy Bauernschmidt, DSHA ‘89. They demonstrated where hard work, determination, and self-confidence could lead, and students walked away inspired, looking forward to their own futures.

Young Alumna of the Year Molly Sullivan, DSHA ‘04

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Alumna of the Year CAPT Amy Bauernschmidt, DSHA ‘89

Following her DSHA Young Alumna of the Year acceptance speech and presentation to students, Sullivan poses with Social Studies Faculty Patrick Dawson and Chris Weiss, DS ‘70. Both Dawson and Weiss are proud patrons of Miss Molly’s Café and Pastry Shop.

“Everyone says once you graduate here, you’ll have all types of skills to equip you in the outside world,” Reardon said. “It’s a little hard to believe, because you’re not sure what specific skills you’ll need. But seeing (Sullivan) use her skills of hard work and determination is inspirational.”

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When Sullivan first set out to open Miss Molly’s Café & Pastry Shop, some people were uncertain whether she, as a woman, could run a successful business, much less make the “cursed” storefront on 92nd and Center streets in Wauwatosa—down the street from where she grew up—into something that would stick.

She told the students at the assembly about a time when a man entered her establishment and asked if her parents had bought the store for her. Some customers question her age. Others in the finance world were doubtful—she applied for a loan half of a dozen times and was not granted one until she ran into a female banker.

“Many people told me that opening a business is challenging, but I’ve always been up for the challenge,” Sullivan said.

As it turns out, the challenge—and the journey that has gone with it—started at age seven. As a young girl, she always wished for a place where she could go to have an after-school snack. Years later at St. Joseph’s University, she was able to study abroad in Paris, and began seriously contemplating a career in the culinary arts. After she graduated, she went to a year-long pastry school in Minneapolis and started working in small pastry shops.

But something inside her itched to make a difference—a passion cultivated at the Catholic schools she grew up attending. Her service experiences and involvement in DSHA Campus Ministry was the foundation of her conviction to do good in the world, she said.

“I had a desire to make a positive impact in the world and in society,” she said. “But I thought a small café isn’t going to change the world. My mom was the one who told me that opening a business will change the world, by employing people and running an ethical business.”

Sullivan is also driven to change the culture of the often male-dominated restaurant business. She employs one man and 13 women, including Maura Reardon, DSHA ‘20.

Sullivan does not only serve as an inspiration for Reardon, but also made an impact on Mia Hartounian, DSHA ‘22, the founder of the Entrepreneurial Club at DSHA, who has a business of her own.

Hartounian has an Instagram thrift account, titled “organic thrift finds” (@organicthrifttt).

After launching the page this past summer, she has around 6,000 followers. Her page sells thrift clothing, items from her own closet, as well as items in which she adds a butterfly patch “to make it one of a kind.”

“I liked listening to somebody else who has a story where people said she couldn’t do it,” Hartounian said. “I connected with her experience.”

Sullivan was hopeful that sharing her life story—and how DSHA helped her develop her leadership skills through sports and student council—would encourage students to chase their dreams the way Hartounian is beginning to do.

“It’s an honor to hopefully be an inspiration to other young women who want to go down an entrepreneurial path or are (cont.)

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CAPT Bauernschmidt Skyped into DSHA to accept her Alumna of the Year award. She spoke with students about her journey to becoming the first female in naval history to hold the title of Executive Officer of a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier.

than a few of those times as executive officer of the deployment. She has also worked at the Pentagon as part of the Department of Defense staff responsible for command, control, communications, and computers/ cyber. Furthermore, she served as the senior military advisor to the Secretary of State’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, enhancing women’s peace and security through worldwide initiatives.

At the time of the assembly, she was preparing a crew of over 700 marines and 400 sailors for deployment, ensuring they are ready for any task given from government leaders.

One could possibly assume that a naval officer with so much responsibility and so much achievement would have a serious and stoic personality. But Bauernschmidt is almost the opposite.

As she appeared over Skype to the full auditorium of current students, she waved enthusiastically, communicating with energetic facial expressions. She praised the students for being loud, as she herself is a “huge proponent of attitude in the right space and cheering on those who work for you.”

looking to follow their passions,” Sullivan said. “I’m happy to lead by example in that.”

In the eyes of Hartounian, Sullivan did just that.

“To a lot of girls, it was very eye opening,” Hartounian said. “I know a lot of girls walked out of the assembly and said, ‘I want to do that one day.’”

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Like Sullivan, Alumna of the Year CAPT Amy Bauernschmidt also gained the skills of determination and confidence through the opportunities DSHA presented to her. However, Bauernschmidt learned these characteristics through an unexpected experience.

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freshman year and shared she wanted to nominate Bauernschmidt for the journalism staff. Bauernschmidt was stunned; she excelled at math and science, but her skills in English were not as strong.

“I went home and told my mom what happened at school that day,” she recalled to current students as she Skyped into the October 4 assembly from her home in San Diego. “She told me, ‘Never pass up an opportunity and where it leads.’”

This has become Bauernschmidt’s mantra throughout her life, especially in her journey towards becoming the first woman in Navy history to hold the title of executive officer of a nuclear aircraft carrier.

During her naval career, she has been deployed more than six times, more

“She seems to have a lot of peppy qualities,” said Mary Rose Otten, DSHA ‘20, who has applied to the United States Naval Academy, and if accepted, plans to major in nuclear engineering and work on a nuclear aircraft carrier, like Bauernschmdt.

“I was reading an article about her.

She says ‘awesome-sauce’ a lot. I’m a pretty peppy person, so I think we’re pretty similar in that way.”

But after learning more about Bauernschmidt, Otten could see that the captain is admired by the many who work with her day in and day out.

“She’s not cocky or humble,” Otten said. “She’s not bossy but leads with a happy spirit. She lifts up others. She is a supportive team member. One day, I want to lead in a way that yields the same kind of respect.”

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When I went from an all-girls high school to a mostly-boys college (the Naval Academy), I wasn’t afraid to ask questions, stand up for myself, ask for help, and get things done.”

–– CAPT Amy Bauernschmidt, DSHA ‘89

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Personality traits aside, Bauernschmidt’s reality is one of being surrounded by men, but unlike Sullivan’s experience, gender isn’t taken into much consideration in the Navy, according to Bauernschmidt.

When asked what it was like to be the first woman in naval history to hold the title of executive officer of a nuclear aircraft, Bauernschmidt said she doesn’t think about it.

“I’m focused on my goals,” she said.

“I’ve been lucky that I’ve had male mentors and leaders that didn’t see me as a woman, but saw me as the leader I wanted to become.”

Otten saw something similar as she attended a summer seminar at the Naval Academy. There wasn’t discrimination against women.

“I didn’t hear anything like, ‘Oh, she shouldn’t be here,’” Otten said. “They all kind of saw you as an equal. That’s what I also got from CAPT Amy’s talk.”

That doesn’t mean being surrounded by the opposite gender, and often leading those of another gender, is always easy for Bauernschmidt. In fact, she credits her assertiveness and leadership skills to DSHA. “When I went from an all-girls high school to a mostly-boys college (the Naval Academy), I wasn’t afraid to ask questions, stand up for myself, ask for help, and get things done,” she said.

“A lot of that came from being in the environment of DSHA.” Otten is seeing now how DSHA is

helping her become a confident leader—what she sees in Bauernschmidt.

do things for other people.

That’s all I ever wanted.”

“My leadership roles in extracurriculars and in my job will help me be a confident leader and go after my goals,” she said.

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Both Otten and Halle Quadracci, DSHA ‘21, have goals in mind as they explore the Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy. If the Naval Academy is not her destined path, Otten hopes she can study aerospace engineering and aviation in the Air Force Academy. Quadracci has always been interested in space, and also dreams of being able to study along the same lines.

While having goals is important, Bauernschmidt told the students that opportunities can come up “in weird places at weird times.” Just like her mother told her, never pass an opportunity and where it can lead. In other words, it’s okay to change or modify your goals.

Whether or not Quadracci’s goals or dreams change, one thing she feels is for certain: the opportunity she may receive to attend the Naval or Air Force Academy will help her become the best version of herself.

“There are so many opportunities for me to become the best person I can be,” she said. “But I also want to spend my life doing things for other people.

That serves my larger purpose and what I believe in. Being able to go to one of these academies and going into the military, my job will be to become the best version of myself, but also

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DSHA’s Alumnae Weekend is about celebrating all of the graduates of HA, DS, or DSHA—all women who, fueled by their DSHA education, make a difference every day. Sullivan and Bauernschmidt received plaques with an inscription that not only applies to them, but all alumnae: “Who shall find a valiant woman?

Who shall find a woman of strength?

Many are the women of proven worth, but you have excelled them all. Give her a reward for her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates.” – Proverbs 31:11-24

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2020 ALUMNA OF THE YEAR? We’d love to hear who you think deserves to be named to one of the following categories for Alumnae Weekend 2020: Young Alumna of the Year classes of 2005 – 2019 Alumna of the Year class of 2004 – 1971 Jubilarian of the Year classes of 1970 and beyond Please send nomination submissions to Alumnae Director Danielle Jeromski Rabe, DSHA ‘08, at rabed@dsha.info by May 1, 2020.

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Young Alumna of Year Molly Sullivan, DSHA ‘04, and the Alumna of the Year, Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, DSHA ‘89, were presented with their awards at a student assembly.

Learn more about these inspiring women on page 39.

New this year, alumnae, kids, and grandkids alike enjoyed caramel apples, pumpkin painting, fall-friendly games, and hot apple cider during the Family Fall Fest. DSHA loved having former and future Dashers celebrating the season together on campus.

1 | AT H L E T I C H A L L O F FA M E F R I D A Y, O C T O B E R 4 The fourth class of Dasher athletes were inducted into the DSHA Athletic Hall of Fame. These exceptional student-athletes were honored for their positive influence on the Dasher athletic program. Pictured l-r: Kathryn Petersen Ullman, DSHA ‘94; Mary Fuller Anthony, DSHA ‘87; Joanna Hoffmann Rohr, DSHA ‘04; and Jacqueline Hartwick Jahnke, DSHA ‘83.

2 | H A P P Y H O U R FAC U LT Y PA N E L F R I D A Y, O C T O B E R 4 The Friday night happy hour featured loads of laughs as four faculty members shared the ‘untold stories’ of DSHA with alumnae. Pictured l-r: Mathematics Faculty Dawn Gardner, Social Studies Faculty Patrick Dawson, World Languages Faculty Eileen Gleeson, and retired Science Faculty Betty Jo Azpell, HA ‘58.

4 | CLASS REUNIONS S A T U R D A Y, O C T O B E R 5 Classes ending in 4s and 9s celebrated across the Milwaukee area. Reunions ranged from the DS Class of 1959 celebrating their 60th (pictured) to the DSHA Class of 2014 celebrating their 5th –– hopefully their first of many.

5 | A LU M N A E W E E K E N D M A S S S U N D A Y, O C T O B E R 6 The newest Jubilarians –– the HA and DS classes of 1969 –– were honored at Mass, while a special prayer and rose ceremony paid tribute to the Jubilarian classmates who have passed.

6 | JUBILARIAN BRUNCH S U N D A Y, O C T O B E R 6 Joan McCabe Bruce, DS ‘64, was honored as the 2019 Jubilarian of the Year. She inspired her fellow alumnae, sharing about her time working with local charities, including the Coalition for Children and the Women’s Club of Wisconsin where she served as the board president. Bruce’s dedication and humble work has made a mark throughout the Milwaukee area. Pictured with President Katie Konieczny, DSHA ‘92.

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1 | Claire Halloran, DSHA ‘16, was named one of 32 recipients of the prestigious 2020 Rhodes Scholarship; this award provides the opportunity to study at Oxford beginning next fall. She will graduate from MIT this spring, majoring in materials science and engineering with minors in energy studies and public policy. She was chosen from a pool of nearly 1,000 applicants who had been nominated by their colleges and universities to receive the scholarship.

Halloran’s research focuses on abating climate change, from improving solar-to-fuel conversion reactors to creating low-cost batteries. She is the founder of the MIT Climate Action team, which supports climate change mitigation policies.

She is also active as a peer educator on issues of sexual violence, healthy relationships, and cultural values.

At Oxford, Halloran will pursue a Master of Science in energy systems and a Master of Public Policy. She aspires to become a policy leader who will advocate for technically sound legislation that is appropriate for a wide array of social contexts, including using technology to accomplish rapid and just decarbonization in the United States.

2 | Corboy & Demetrio Partner Michelle Kohut Cyr, DSHA

7 | Dasher Volleyball alumna Maddie Yoss, DSHA ‘16, sur-

‘92, was named to Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers in

passes 5,000 assists for the University of Wisconsin-Green

Illinois for 2019 by Leading Lawyers.

Bay Phoenix volleyball team. She was also named Setter of the Year for the Horizon League, leading the conference

3 | Alicia Cardenas Haugen, DSHA ‘09, Director of

in assists.

Marketing for Frontdesk, LLC, was accepted into the invitation-only Forbes Communications Council, a community

8 | Caroline Dries, DSHA ‘98, is a television producer

for executives in communications, marketing, and public

and writer who is most recently credited with creating the

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Batwoman series which premiered this fall on the CW. Dries wrote the first episode and serves as the showrunner.

4 | Sara Leinfelder Gigot, DSHA ‘06, was selected as Sheboygan Area School District’s (SASD) Elementary

Debbie Dusold Meyer, DSHA ‘00, was recently honored

School Teacher of the Year. Sara is an ELL (English Lan-

as the Saint Louis University School of Business 2019

guage Learners) teacher at Jackson Elementary School in

Distinguished Young Alumni for publishing her first book

Sheboygan, WI. She was honored by the SASD Board of

in 2019, Redefining Family Wealth: A Parent’s Guide to

Education in May of 2019.

Purposeful Living.

5 | Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen, DSHA ‘03, earned her

In August 2019, Jackie Eberle, DSHA ‘77, launched an

PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication from the

online support community entitled Living Through Grief

University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has recently attained

After 60 as a resource for people dealing with various

an assistant professorship at University of Idaho, where she

forms of grief including death of a loved one or life style

teaches strategic communication and media history.

changes such as retirement, empty nest syndrome, or chronic illness.

6 | Molly Carrig, DSHA ‘16, was recently named Honors Student of the Year by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC). Jeffrey Hause, Director of the Creighton Honors Program calls Carrig “the best student leader Creighton’s Honors Program has seen since its creation in 2005.” In addition to this achievement, she was also recently named the 2019 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year by Habitat for Humanity of Omaha.

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In collaboration with several other contributors, Julie Poehlmann-Tynan, DSHA ‘85, released a second edition of Handbook on Children with Incarcerated Parents; a tool which synthesizes research on behavioral, physical, and educational impacts on children with parents in prison.

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1 | Maggie Fons Britton, DSHA ‘06: son, Ira James on February 15,

2019. Ira joins big brother Levi Joseph, age 3.

2 | Brittany Townsley McCollum, DSHA ‘04: son, Connor David McCollum, August 19, 2019. Connor joins big brother Wyatt.

3 | Molly Cullen Alagna, DSHA ‘08: daughter, Charlotte James Alagna, July 19, 2019.

4 | Kathleen Cullen Ritter, DSHA ‘05: daughter, Audrey Grace Ritter, October 16, 2019. Audrey joins big brother Michael.

5 | Maggie LaCourt Houting, DSHA ‘08: daughter, Annie Elizabeth Houting, October 15, 2019.

6 | Danielle Jerominski Rabe, DSHA ‘08: daughter, Braelyn Eve Rabe, May 19, 2019. Braelyn joins big sister Audrey Faith, age 2.

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7 | Cara Brigman Feind, DSHA ‘08, and James Feind were married September 13, 2019 in Milwaukee, WI. 8 | Katherine Tighe Greaves, DSHA ‘10, and Spencer Greaves were married September 14, 2019 at Gesu in Milwaukee, WI. 9 | Lauren Hammer Aguilera, DSHA ‘10, and Manuel Aguilera were married May 18, 2019 in Monterey, CA. Angee Maglio Adams, DSHA ‘95, and Michael Adams were married August 11, 2018 in Milwaukee, WI.

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W H O H AV E PA S S E D S I N C E O U R L A S T P U B L I C AT I O N :

Cecilia Weitzer Collins, HA ‘37: October 2, 2019

Kathleen Byrnes Cianciolo, HA ‘52: July 10, 2019

Mary Jo Gramling Stein, HA ‘57: July 28, 2019

Andrèe Greig Palasz, HA ‘38: September 16, 2019

Mary Therese Freymann, HA ‘52: June 18, 2019

Kathleen O'Day, DS ‘61: June 30, 2019

Audrey Moran Wutscheck, HA ‘40: August 10, 2019

Kathleen Schmitz McDermot, HA ‘52: August 28, 2019

Anne Catalane, HA ‘62: October 12, 2019

Margaret McGee Wollensak, HA ‘41: August 3, 2019

Cora Arndt Mollen, DS ‘52: August 4, 2019

Eileen La Susa, HA ‘63: July 10, 2019

Virginia Woelfel Wirth, HA ‘45: October 17, 2019

Ermine Kulasiewicz Mrozek, HA ‘52: August 20, 2019

Lynda Kemnitzer Krieger, DS ‘65: July 11, 2019

Catherine Gassert Reiter, HA ‘46: November 16, 2019

Rita Roberts, HA ‘52: October 12, 2019

Edith Renault Poissonnier, DS ‘65: November 1, 2019

Kathryn Cibik Valcq, HA ‘47: June 25, 2019

Patricia Powers Zusy, HA ‘53: October 16, 2019

Catherine Kozminski, DS ‘67: July 25, 2019

Ann Fitzsimmons Kates, HA ‘48: July 24, 2019

Ann Herte Hender, HA ‘55: August 11, 2019

Brenda Burke Beaumier, HA ‘69: July 8, 2019

Sheila O'Connor, DS ‘48: August 22, 2019

Joanne Winter Mulert, DS ‘55: October 14, 2019

Beata Melchior, DSHA ‘71: June 27, 2019

Mary Ann Murphy Drzycimski, HA ‘50: July 31, 2019

Mary Ann Schmitz Biksacky, HA ‘56: December 1, 2019

Mary Cassidy, DSHA ‘74: June 5, 2019

Joan Hushek Ambre, HA ‘51: September 18, 2019

Elaine Lynch Hegmann, HA ‘56: September 28, 2019

LuAnne DePons, DSHA ‘77: August 23, 2019

Mary Jeanne Schmid Inda, HA ‘51: July 18, 2019

Karen Vozar Cleary, HA ‘57: August 9, 2019

Lynda Anderer Dew, DSHA ‘82: June 27, 2019

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S AV E T H E D A T E G IRL S N I G HT I N | Frid ay, Feb ruary 21 Future Dashers in grades 4-8 are invited to a pajama party at DSHA! Wear your comfiest PJs and join other girls in various activities for loads of fun!

Register at dsha.info/visit.

QUESTIONS? Contact Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Ann Duffy, DSHA ‘10 at DuffyA@dsha.info or 414.616.2805.

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FINE ARTS AT DSHA

Break out your poodle skirts and saddle shoes and join DSHA around the

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jukebox at the Forever Plaid DSHA Auction, 1950’s edition. Connect with

Winter Play — Get Smart

fellow Dasher parents, friends and alumnae over cocktails and dinner, and bid on your favorite items during the silent and live auction. Learn more at dsha.info/auction.

QUESTIONS? Contact Director of Volunteer Engagement & Special Events Lisa Bozic, DSHA ‘00 at BozicL@dsha.info or 414.616.2810.

A pr i l 2-4 | Advanced Acting Production —

12 Angry Jurors A pr i l 24 | Angelaires and Concert Choir Spring Concert

F UT URE DASHE R S O F T B A L L NI GH T | Tu esday, A pr i l 21 Come to DSHA and help cheer on the DSHA Varsity Softball team at home!

Future Dashers of all ages are welcome. Register at dsha.info/visit.

QUESTIONS? Contact Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Ann Duffy, DSHA ‘10 at DuffyA@dsha.info or 414.616.2805.

G RA N D PA RE N T L I T U R GY | Wed nesd ay, A pr i l 29 Dasher grandparents are invited to celebrate Mass with their granddaughters at DSHA with light refreshments to follow.

M ay 7 | Handbellpalooza Spring Concert M ay 1 4 | Spring Instrumental Concert & AP Art Gallery Exhibit J u l y 1 0 -1 2 | Community Theatre Works — Matilda

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QUESTIONS? Contact Sr. Director of Development Stephanie Ziemke at ZiemkeS@dsha.info or 414.616.2807, or Director of Annual Fund Maggie Shelledy McAsey, DSHA ‘10 at McAseyM@dsha.info or 414.721.2911.

DASHE R DAY O F GI V I NG | Wed nesd ay, M ay 6 Alumnae—mark your calendars for our third annual Dasher Day of Giving.

Last year, nearly 250 Dashers gave more than $22,000—we are so grateful!

Keep an eye on your email inbox and follow DSHA on social media for more information.

QUESTIONS? Contact Alumnae Director Danielle Jerominski Rabe, DSHA ‘08 at RabeD@dsha.info or 414.616.2808.

DSHA SUMMER COOL 140+ Camps for girls in rising grades 1-9 Academic Enrichment | Athletics | Faith Formation | Fine Arts | Health & Wellness | Just for Fun! | STEM Registration opens on February 14 at dsha.info/summer.

QUESTIONS? Contact Community Relations Officer Norma Herbers at HerbersN@dsha.info or 414.721.7975.

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