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e are proud to announce the completion of our 48th school year, which resulted in honoring a remarkable group of young men and women from the class of 2018. This wonderful group of youthful alumni were high achievers in every facet of school life. The class of 2018 excelled in the classroom, on the stage, during competitions and serving our community. Now they are ready to embark on the challenges awaiting them. There is no doubt they will proudly carry the torch as Powers Catholic alumni and will reach new heights, all while furthering the mission of Jesus Christ as disciples of our faith.

The 2017-18 school year was a successful one for Powers Catholic High School as we saw another increase in enrollment for the fifth straight year. The class of 2018 had 183 students graduate this past June, making it the largest graduating class since the school’s relocation to our Court Street home. This graduating class will see students attending many prestigious colleges, including Duke, Notre Dame, Columbia, Northwestern and the University of Chicago just to name a few. This class was extremely successful throughout the year, excelling in Quiz Bowl and Robotics at the state and national level, treating us to fantastic performances in all of the performing arts, and earning multiple state championships in athletics. They were truly an amazing group that will be missed dearly.

As we migrate into the summer, preparations for the 2018-19 school year continue without interruption. We are working on strategies for implementing various facets from the newly developed five-year Strategic Plan. One of these strategies involves the professional development of teachers. As part of the teacher PD, the administration facilitated curriculum workshops the week after school was concluded for the summer with an emphasis on evaluating our curriculum, as it relates to the National College Readiness Standards, as well as the ACT and Advance Placement (AP) content. This process required our faculty to develop assessments that are closely related to both the ACT and the AP curriculum standards. Once the assessments were created, the faculty began to build the curriculum and lessons for the next school year.

We will also continue to focus on our school-wide reading and writing goals by partnering with Cris Tovani, a nationally known reading/writing consultant. Cris worked with our staff this past school year on enhanced instructional strategies that support reading and writing development. Students will experience increased reading and writing expectations throughout all content areas moving into the 2018-19 school year. Not only does reading and writing develop various levels of learning

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DEAR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ALUMNI and comprehension, but they challenge students to become more intentionally focused when needing specific information, building a case with evidence, factfinding and learning how to be persuasive in written and oral communication.

Powers Catholic continues to partner with our local universities through our dual enrollment program. The program helped 44 students earn 243 credits. Three accelerated students were able to earn approximately 156 of the total accumulated. Powers also continues to encourage Advance Placement classes, which provide students with college-level course work and an opportunity to earn college credit by taking and scoring well on the AP exams. This past year, we had 126 students take at least one AP exam, with 210 tests taken in total. We are excited to announce that students will have even more opportunity to earn college credit with two new AP classes being added for the 2018-19 school year. The two new Advanced Placement classes are, AP World History and AP Chemistry.

Powers Catholic has been blessed with another successful school year and we are sincerely thankful for the continued support received from our school families, the Powers Catholic community and the many alumni around the country. We would ask that you pray for continued success in Catholic education, Powers Catholic and all of our K-8 partner schools throughout Genesee County as we support families in the growth and development of our children.

God Bless, Rory Mattar, President, and Sally Bartos, Principal

The Magazine of Powers Catholic High School Volume 2: Issue 1 www.powerscatholic.org Jodi Cuneaz EDITOR Matthew Watters GRAPHIC DESIGN Kobey Beauchamp ’19 PHOTOGRAPHY For more information, please visit: www.powerscatholic.org

Rory Mattar President Sally Bartos Principal Michael Watkins Athetic Director Travis Perry Assistant Principal Andrew Schmit Assistant Principal Kenneth Pelc Melissa Welsh Guidance Counselors Valaria Sunday Director of Admissions Kasey Cronin Executive Director, Genesee County Schools

Matt Cramer, Chair class of ’86

Board of Trustees, 2017-2018 Paula Androsky, class of ’75 Brian Boike, class of ’94 Dr. Michael Danic John Dasky, class of ’82 Tim Kessler, class of ’90 Dr. Kathy Kirtek Gary Kralik Bob Landaal, class of ’94 DeAndra Larkin Mike McCarthy, class of ’74 Patty Peabody Father Gordon Reigle Jeff Sabolish Jennifer Sass, class of ’91 Bishop-elect Jerry Vincke Josh Yecke, class of ’05

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4 FAITH IN ACTION

6 STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

8 MAKING AN IMPACT AT HOME

18 LEGACY FAMILY

22 CLASS NOTES

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FAITH IN ACTION

FAT H E R

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As we come to the end of the school year, I’m reminded of the Scripture passage: “Give thanks to the Lord, who is good, whose love endures forever.”

(1 Chr 16:34) It has truly been a blessed year and I cannot say how happy I am to be the chaplain at Powers Catholic High School. This year, I was able to go to Band Camp (my first time ever!) and celebrate Mass with the kids and staff.

I loved watching our talented students perform in band and choir, both are gifts that passed me by completely. I was able to spend time watching the kids participate in athletics and particularly enjoyed watching the soccer team’s state championship run. The play and musical showcased another group of students with amazing gifts. All these extracurricular activities take place in addition to their regular and rigorous academic schedule. I am so proud of all the accomplishments that our students have achieved and proud of our faculty and staff who helped them get there.

Even more importantly for me, as a chaplain and for us as a Catholic school, has been the growth in faith that I have seen in our students and staff. We were blessed to have amazing retreats throughout the course of the year that provided the students with an opportunity to encounter Jesus in a new and profound way. We saw an increase in our daily Mass attendance and a growing desire to receive God’s mercy in the sacrament of penance. We’ve begun having Adoration nights so that the students can continue to grow in their relationship with Jesus. In short, we are making disciples.

The amazing thing about becoming a disciple is that you gain everything and lose nothing. Jesus will certainly purify us and challenge us, but always to become the best version of ourselves. Each student is called, as a disciple, to develop the specific gifts and talents that God has given to them. We truly are blessed with an impressive collection of young men and women, all with a unique combination of gifts and talents.

It has been amazing to see how they have been able to grow in those gifts and to allow them to give praise and glory to God. The same is true for each of us: each one of us has a unique set of gifts and talents. One of the things I’ve appreciated about Powers Catholic is the “family environment.” We have a staff that looks out for each other, teachers who really care about the students and families who are actively involved. I believe we are being called to press into this even more and to make it a hallmark of Powers Catholic. Each of us is called to give of ourselves, to serve others using our God-given gifts, abilities and talents.

I am so grateful that this is just the beginning. I am looking forward to even more in the years to come. God is not sparse with His blessings, but gives generously and abundantly to those who ask. May God bestow His blessings upon our community, and with each blessing and gift, may we be able to say, “Give thanks to the Lord, who is good, whose love endures forever.” (1 Chr 16:34) 4

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Perched on top of a hill, Powers Catholic is a very visible landmark in the city of Flint.

Following the relocation of the school to the heart of downtown Flint, the opportunities for the bond between the community and the school to strengthen became evident. It is one thing to be located in a city, but it is another thing to truly become a part of the city and put your talents to work. That is exactly what Powers Catholic students have done this year with the introduction of the Capstone Program. Intended to connect students with organizations in the city that could use their help, Capstone paired every senior with 27 different organizations located in Flint. From working with the elderly and animals, to cleaning up neighborhoods, students had the opportunity to choose where they would like to put forth their efforts and put their faith into action.

English teacher, Bridget Rabine, who was an integral part in getting the Capstone project going, explained the way that the program fit at Powers Catholic. “Our kids have to have service hours, but we wanted them to have an experience where they were digging deeper and working with organizations that help others and have a true understanding of what goes into helping the community.”

The purpose was to give the students a better understanding of what the organization does day in and day out and identify how they might help or contribute through a project of their own to further the organization’s mission.

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The class of 2018 completed service hours!

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One group of students, in particular, got to be involved in a really special part of Neithercut Elementary School’s year. Their project was to help the fifthgrade students at the elementary school set up their own student government. Prior to Powers Catholic students coming in, there was not a student government program set up at Neithercut. Four seniors, Sophie Bubnar, Chandler Lorf, Andrew Simon and Madeline Cardinal, worked with the students to help them understand how student governments work, create the structure of the government, run campaigns and hold the actual elections.

The group started from scratch, explaining how the government would work and collaborating with the students to decide what positions there would be and the responsibilities of the officers.

Once the election results were in, the students of Neithercut and their Powers Catholic helpers were joined by Congressman Dan Kildee for a special swearing in ceremony for the newly elected officials.

“My favorite moment when we were there happened while we were doing a re-vote for the president position. We asked one of the kids there if he voted for himself for president and he said, ‘No, that would be selfish.’ It was just a

really touching and heartwarming moment, and the boy ending up winning the position of president.”

Sophie Bubnar shares.

Chandler Lorf agrees: “It was really great to see how kind the kids were to one another during the election time.”

While this group of seniors has graduated, they know that their contribution through their Capstone project is going to make an impact on the students at Neithercut Elementary for many years.

“We started with just the fifthgrade class but they are going to expand so that there are representatives from grades 3-6 next year,” Cardinal says of the growing student government program.

While the project allowed Powers Catholic students to be a helpful part of their community, it also had a positive impact on the students as well. Bridget Rabine was thrilled to have students who normally were quiet come to her and share the impact their project had on them.

“Seeing how kids were changed from their experiences through reading their final projects and speaking with them really highlighted the whole point of the experience and bringing these intentional opportunities to the students to perform service,” Rabine says.

In an effort to continue to bring increased service opportunities to Powers Catholic students, the Capstone Project is expected to continue and expand over the next few years. The hope is to have all grades working on special service projects with an organization and further use their talents to help the Flint community.

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THOMAS TRAN As our graduates leave the halls of Powers Catholic, we wait with joyous anticipation to see how God’s great plan will unfold. That is no exception for 2018 grad Thomas Tran, who exemplified excellence in and out of the classroom and took advantage of countless opportunities to make the most of his high school years.

From the get-go, Thomas embraced the advice that all PCHS freshmen are given from their peers: “Get involved.” Thomas certainly didn’t hold back from taking on new challenges. Over the course of his time at Powers, Thomas was active in marching and concert bands, tennis, bowling, choir, Quiz Bowl and track. He self-studied in piano and excelled at the Solo and Ensemble competition. Of all of his endeavors, Thomas shares that band was the most influential part of his high school journey: “I came with no experience and had to work hard. I was encouraged to be a better version of myself.” It was also in band that Thomas made some of his greatest friends.

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Congratulations to Ben Kessler for his acceptance into Michigan State University’s Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program.

Ben was one of only 50 students chosen to take part in this academically rigorous program designed to provide leadership development and early exposure to Osteopathic Medicine. Ben will be taking his first medical school class as an undergraduate freshman and will be meeting with his medical school advisors during his first semester.

Like his sister Michelle, a 2015 PCHS grad, Thomas was a standout academically. Thomas, recipient of the Powers Catholic Math Department award, graduated summa cum laude with a 4.2 grade point average and was willing to take advantage of unique opportunities to challenge himself as a student.

He dual-enrolled in college courses through UMFlint and self initiated a research opportunity in the Biology Department there. Thomas will spend this summer working as an intern at Raymond James and broadening his UM-Flint research experience in computer science. Hard work and an impressive resume paid off. A first-generation college student, Thomas is enrolled at Columbia University and is considering pursuing either computer science or quantitative finance this fall.

Thomas is currently seeking faith enriching opportunities at Columbia and credits much of his formation to his years at Holy Family and those in the PCHS classroom who played a role in impacting his relationship with God, particularly long-time and beloved teacher Ms. Morrison.

Thomas also appreciated that faith was integrated across his curriculum at Powers and found that was instrumental over the years. Thomas shares, “With faith, science becomes more than just logic alone.”

Leading by example, like so many of his 2018 peers, Thomas spent many hours giving back to his community. He helped to bring a band program to his alma mater and enjoyed his time working with students interested in learning to play the trumpet. Thomas and his family were also incredibly committed to the Flint water crisis and making a positive impact in a time of such despair for the area.

Thomas, brother Quintin and their parents worked tirelessly to unload trucks and deliver bottled water to the many in need.

To her fellow classmates and to the faculty in the building, it was no surprise to hear that Grainne Caughey was the 2018 recipient of the Joe Forlenza Leadership Award. If there was an opportunity to get involved, Grainne was willing to seize it. And whether it was in or out of the classroom, Grainne Caughey didn’t just take an attempt at something new. Grainne dove in with commitment and gave fully of herself in all of her experiences. During her time at Powers Catholic, Grainne’s leadership was strong but unassuming — and always cradled in kindness.

Durant Tuuri Mott, Habitat for Humanity and her home parish, St. John Fenton, while also working as a mentor for the theater students of St. Pius X. One of her most memorable volunteer experiences was the time spent working in Outpatient Services at Hurley. There, she took care of linens, changed beds and helped with the pediatric patients. Grainne remembers how much she enjoyed the simple time spent entertaining a 2-year-old patient just to keep her unaware of a tube in her leg that needed to remain intact. Her job was just to distract her, but after an hour and a half of Mickey Mouse videos, a new friendship had formed.

GRAINNE CAUGHEY

CLASS OF 2018

LOOKING AHEAD FOR THE

Grainne’s transition from St. John Fenton to Powers Catholic was a natural one. Grainne enjoys the small, personalized family environment. She shared that the extracurricular activities at Powers really helped her to find a niche and build friendships. She’s showcased her talents on the PCHS stage, excelled in band and served as Vice President of the National Honor Society. There, she developed many close ties with peers, faculty and the many parents who spent time with her over the years.

Grainne also formed a special bond with her Kairos group as she returned to lead during her senior year.

Like so many of her classmates, Grainne was heavily invested in various projects that helped to impact the Flint community. Grainne spent many hours serving at

Adrian College Albion College Aquinas College Calvin College Canisius College Central Michigan University Columbia College, Chicago Columbia University Duke University Eastern Michigan University

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise Ferris State University Grand Valley State University Kent State University Kettering University Livingstone College Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Mott Community College

Grainne shared that attending Powers Catholic helped her to build a solid foundation. She felt that it was easy for her to be open to her teachers and her peers in a community centered around faith. She says, “Students are encouraged to explore their own faith.

The environment gives us the chance to have good discussions, especially in theology class.” She was particularly grateful for the opportunity to get to know Father Dan and Father Jim, both chaplains during her time here at Powers.

The pinnacle of Grainne’s time at Powers Catholic was the opportunity to grow from her own experience at Kairos and return during senior year as a leader.

There, she was able to lead in a way that would make an impact on so many. Grainne shares, “It can help students discover a whole new relationship with God. The magic happens when the girls got to know each other. Every girl is a person who is working on something and maybe even struggling. As we get to know someone more, we learn to love them more.”

A summa cum laude graduate and a National Merit Commended Scholar, Grainne will attend Northwestern University in the fall. Grainne is the recipient of the Edwin A. Birkhimer Memorial Science Department Award in Chemistry and the Northwestern Scholarship. Grainne is interested in studying biology and environmental sciences, while ultimately considering a career in medicine. We wish Grainne and the class of 2018 the very best and look forward to the bright future ahead for all of our PCHS grads!

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Sharing God’s love

THROUGH SOCIAL ACTION

As community and business leaders are infusing prosperity back into the city, an army of angels is working behind the scenes to bring hope back to the lives of the residents of Flint.

That army is led by 2008 graduate AnneRenee (Parks) Stoltman, who manages The Firestone Center, a nonprofit housed on the grounds of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

During her time at Powers Catholic, AnneRenee modeled just what it meant to lead and inspire others. AnneRenee offered her heart to her PCHS peers as a captain of the varsity girls swim team and staying involved in volunteer clubs and opportunities. AnneRenee AnneRenee was so inspired by her and husband own time at Kairos Ben reside that she jumped right in the City of on board when Mrs. Flint and are parishioners Reynolds was looking at St. Michael’s for a group of seniors to Parish. lead in a spiritual retreat for sophomores. That experience propelled AnneRenee’s direction at Aquinas College, where she really embraced the importance of leadership, community and getting outside of her comfort zone.

As a college student and seeking to make a difference, AnneRenee dove right into Campus Ministry life and the student government on campus. In her studies, she often found herself relating much of her school work to Flint and the struggles of her hometown. She soon changed her academic program to community leadership and began the journey to make an impact through social action. After graduating and starting her career in nonprofit work in the Detroit area, AnneRenee was excited to come home and give back to Flint, “a city and people that will always have my heart.”

Today, through her work at the Firestone Center, an initiative started by Dave Wolbert (’77), son Steve Wolbert (’01) and Father Time Firestone, AnneRenee helps to coordinate high school, college and young professional service organizations and church groups throughout the country and bring them to help a mission she holds near and dear: Flint. Volunteers at the Firestone Center spend roughly one week housed on-site and split the days between physical 8

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labor and relationshipbuilding with the people of the city. Volunteers work with various churches and nonprofits in the city and have been seen canvassing the streets of Flint with organizations like the American Red Cross.

Each night, AnneRenee brings the volunteers together for dinner and will often incorporate a speaker series of community leaders and others who are engaged in philanthropy and nonprofit work for the city.

AnneRenee shares that she often finds herself using skills from her time at Kairos at the Firestone Center.

The work truly touches the hearts of the volunteers who come to make a difference. “It isn’t uncommon to see tears coming from those who came to the city to give just a week,” she says. She finds that there’s a resounding voice in the post surveys that she conducts that speak to the relationships that the volunteers build with the city during their short time here and the strong desire to come back and do more.

The Firestone Center is home to 80 to 100 volunteers each college spring break, which is considered to be peak season. To date, the Center is responsible for more than 10,000 hours of service to Flint. Next steps include helping other community and business partners inject employment opportunities into the city. She’d love to see a fellowship or internship program where people could stay at the Firestone Center and work at local businesses and nonprofits for the summer. These experiences are the connections to bring the volunteers back to Flint to serve, to work and to call Flint home.

Did you know?

6 students completed

RCIA in 2018

Discerning God’s Calling students seeking a connection to Jesus.

Tony knew at that point that he had to make a decision: “Am I going to make my faith my own, not just being there Powers Catholic was a natural transition for 2007 alum Father but actually living it.”

Tony Smela. Parents Tom and Ann were both former Chargers Tony joined with enthusiasm and helped to lead praise and worship and and very active at St. John Vianney, where children Tony and Tim Bible studies, ultimately spent their early years. Today, it’s not unusual to see a member becoming president of the Smela family on the Powers Catholic campus, whether it’s of the group. He was thrilled to hear that Father Tony concelebrating Mass or Mr. Smela in the classroom as the Diocese of Lansing I realized that a substitute teacher. has given the Newman I was giving God Center its own assigned Ordained as priest in June of 2017, Father Tony shares chaplain, who also happened to be the leftovers and that those formative years helped to shape his early conchaplain of Powers Catholic at the time, I needed to give nection to his faith: “Catholic education is what provided Father Dan Kogut. It was during those the foundation for Christ in college. If I hadn’t had that, I years with the Flint Newman Center that him more.” don’t know if I would’ve made those decisions in my life.” the idea of the priesthood kept coming Though a gifted student and selected to participate in the back to Tony. Tony responded by calling Honors Humanities Program at Powers, Father Tony admits the vocation director for the Diocese of that there was a disconnect between him and academics.

Lansing, Msgr. Jerry Vincke (now bishop He looks back now with a fond chuckle of having to memoof the Diocese of Salina, Kan.). Father Tony recalls, “I rize and recite the prologue to The Canterbury Tales in Mrs. realized that I was giving God the leftovers and I needed Bartos’ HH English class but shares that his most remarkto give him more.” Father Tony remembers his first day at able moments happened outside of the classroom. the St. John Vianney Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. and the Tony joined a group of fellow Powers students who overwhelming feeling of peace. At that point, he knew he spearheaded a spiritual organization, Magnus Sodalitas was right where he was supposed to be.

(The Great Society). The group worked closely with FaAfter completing his studies at Sacred Heart Semither Bob Roggenbuck, then chaplain at Powers Catholic nary, Father Tony was ordained in June of 2017. He is High School and a personal mentor who would later conbeginning his priesthood serving as parochial vicar at St. nect at several points during Father Tony’s journey. Tony Thomas the Apostle in Ann Arbor. He works closely with and the others in Magnus Sodalitas would meet outside Generation Christ, an Ann Arbor-based worship group of the classroom for spiritual reflection, dialogue and much like the Newman Center that was home to him just simple fellowship. Father Tony describes the group as “a a few years back. Father Tony is also leading The Foundasolid core of friends that kept him close to his faith.” tion, a men’s discernment group that meets in Ann Arbor.

After graduating from Powers, Tony began his colWhether through his connection to the elementary stulegiate career at the University of Michigan-Flint still dents and parishioners of St. Thomas or the young adults not entirely certain where his journey would lead. He of Generation Christ, Father Tony shares his excitement remembers an instrumental point in his journey, meeting for being a priest and sharing God’s powerful love. While Daniel Schmit, brother of now Powers Catholic Assistant reflecting on his own experience and personal journey, Principal Andrew Schmit. Recognizing Tony on campus, Father Tony reflects, “The value of a Catholic education is Daniel asked him to directly help with what would bethe foundation that I was able to stand on when I had to come the Flint Newman Center, a home to area college make the most important decisions of my life.”

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Making a difference

THROUGH CIVIL SERVICE

When we think of our heroes and first responders in times of crisis, we tend to think of officers, paramedics and those who are physically first on the scene helping to triage and save lives. Often too easily forgotten are those who take the initial emergency calls. Despite the level of chaos or anguish that might be happening on the other end of the phone, these behind-the-scenes heroes are the calm voices of action, strength and comfort until help arrives. As the first female to run Genesee County’s 9-1-1 Center, Powers Catholic alumna Spring Tremaine has come home to lead the way for her community.

After graduating from Powers Catholic and Ferris State University, Spring headed to the City of Ann Arbor and excelled as an officer. She ultimately retired as lieutenant with 25 years of service, but her work in law enforcement was far from complete.

Spring then uncovered where God would take her next. As a police officer, Spring had a strong sense of what was needed to best equip dispatch and those who are the first to take the call in an emergency.

She built a new 9-1-1 dispatch center for the City of Ann Arbor and was so effective that Washtenaw County brought her aboard to consolidate and manage countywide dispatch of six agencies. Spring led Washtenaw Metro Dispatch and built the space it occupies to this day. She then consulted the huge task of designing and building a 12-position 9-1-1 center for the city of Dearborn, which was completed in 2017.

In 2017, Genesee County began a nationwide search for a new Director of its 9-1-1 Center that would ultimately bring Spring Tremaine home to Flint as its new leader. Spring cherishes the tireless work of her mother MaryAnn Tremaine and the love that she had for the Flint community. She shares, “My mom worked her whole life to bring Flint back.”

She may have experienced great success elsewhere,

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but Spring’s joy is coming back to pick up on her mother’s legacy. Above all else, Spring says, “it doesn’t matter, I’m home.”

In her short time back and giving to the community she holds dear, Spring is doing remarkable work at the Center. Spring is working closely with local school districts, introducing technology upgrades and just recently helped to spearhead “Smart 911,” a program geared to enhance communication between residents and first responders in a way that was recognized on ABC’s “Good Morning America” as “the personal safety game-changer.”

Looking back at her time at Powers Catholic, Spring remembers that there was “unparalleled school spirit.” Her home was often the site of class floats, her personal favorite being a throwback to the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” Spring’s Charger spirit is strong today. She and classmates Joe Macksood and Lisa Keirsted are helping to lead the 35th reunion festivities for the class of 1983 this summer.

Looking back at her time at Powers Catholic, Spring remembers that there was ‘unparalleled school spirit.’ ”

Building a footprint

FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS For Kyle McCree and Camille Koger-McCree, both graduates of the class of ’99, Flint and Genesee County represent opportunity. That could be surprising to hear from a young couple graduating college and beginning professional careers during one of the hardest hit times for the region and the State as a whole. But for Kyle and Camille, the recent rebirth of Genesee County means opportunity to benefit from an affordable housing market, the best of both city and suburban life and a growing number of industries looking to make Michigan home. Not only were the McCrees inspired by what was yet to come — they are now taking an active role to keep the momentum going.

Kyle, a community affairs manager at Consumers Energy, had previously served as the core initiatives director and the community outreach manager for the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Camille serves as a lead worker for the Department of Health and Human Services. Through their professional experiences, both share an appreciation of the change in the scope of jobs available in Genesee County and the opportunities now available for today’s generation. Both speak to the immense need for local employees in careers ranging from service to skilled trades to professional. Both are excited for what lies ahead for young graduates looking to stay local and make Flint home.

Camille, who once shared her musical talents in the PCHS Theater and Schola Cantorum, is now very immersed in activities across the region and can’t imagine being anywhere else. With the cost of housing, the growth in the regional economy and their own families being local, the McCrees are happy to be making an impact and building a footprint in their hometown. Both are members of the Community Foundation’s Gen Forward and believe strongly in making a difference. Camille shares, “If you’re blessed, you have to be a blessing.”

Did you know?

99% of the class of 2018 has enrolled in college!

In addition to Gen Forward and the couple’s work at their church, Mount Olive, Kyle serves on the boards of the Flint Cultural Center Corporation, the Whiting, Genesee Health System, Flint Police Foundation and the Michigan Works Regional Workforce Development Board.

Kyle is a former Big Brother and is active in the Rotary Club of Flint.

Both Kyle and Camille are excited to see the relocation of Powers Catholic to the heart of all that is happening for the city of Flint. They are optimistic for the partnerships happening in outreach, education and industry and the role those partnerships will play for students and the community. They celebrate the opportunity for fellow Chargers to join them in the rebirth of their hometown.

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LEADING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

at home

For many Powers Catholic alumni, Genesee County is the heart of family, friends and treasured childhood memories. Each year, alumni make the journey back to familiar faces, sights and traditions. For 2009 Powers Catholic alumna and community leader Grace Peabody, there simply isn’t anywhere else that feels quite like home.

After backpacking across Europe for much of the summer following her high school graduation, Grace ventured off as a college freshman to Michigan State University (MSU) and soared in the Business School. Grace, an Honors Humanities student while at Powers Catholic, attributes much of her academic success to her time at Powers and those years she was surrounded by peers she remembers as being a “naturally gifted and impressive group of people.” Grace was no exception. Sad to see her time at MSU come to a close, Grace tackled the GMAT to keep future options open.

Like many of her peers, Grace left East Lansing to live the big city dream with thousands of aspiring young professionals. She ventured off to Chicago and found the same success in the professional world that she experienced in academia. While she enjoyed the vitality of Chicago and thrived in the Fortune 500 environment, things still seem unsettled. After a bit of soul-searching, Grace found herself back in the classroom of an elite MBA program at the University of Notre Dame. This would soon be the beginning of her pathway home.

Today, Grace serves as principal of the family business, Peabody Insurance, and takes a great deal of pride in being a part of the resurgence of her hometown. With a familyfirst culture and a legacy of strong community partnerships, the agency is actively involved in the reinvestment in Genesee County and Grace is helping to lead the way.

A longtime staple of Fenton, Peabody Insurance is one of many regional businesses taking a second home in downtown Flint’s newly opened Ferris Wheel Building. Grace is energized by the movement happening in and around the city and is excited for the opportunity to be a part of the vision for innovation that is reigniting Flint.

Grace is also carrying on her family’s long tradition of partnering to serve. Grace is now the lead on the agency’s annual golf outing with community partner Rhoads and Johnson, an event that began years ago as a charity fundraiser for cancer. Grace also represents Peabody Insurance in work with Camp Copneconic, Whaley’s and Carriage Town Ministries, along with serving on the boards of the Crim Fitness Foundation, the Insurance Westran Foundation and the Fenton Chamber of Commerce.

Grace recalls some of her most treasured memories at Powers Catholic as the times she spent commuting to swim practices and meets with her fellow Charger teammates.

Those car rides helped to build some of her strongest friendships. Many travels later, Grace has finally landed back in Genesee County and is continuing the momentum for the home she holds near and dear.

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Creating a dream

FOR THE PEOPLE OF FLINT

For those in the Powers Catholic family who had the pleasure to know Jack and Sally Goggins, there are many stories and warm memories to share.

Most of those stories include a little bit of laughter and always a resonating theme of selflessness and love. Jack and Sally adored their family and their Catholic and greater Flint communities.

Jack and Sally shared their blessings through countless acts of compassion for those in need. To this day, the Goggins’ children uncover notes and stories of gratitude from lives that were changed by their kindness. Jack and Sally embodied what it meant to put others before self and give hope to others, one life at a time.

Jack and Sally’s passion for helping people in the Flint community is in full force at NorthGate, the family business founded as Security Packaging in 1984.

Andy Goggins, a Powers Catholic alumnus, realized that there was a desperate need to find a long-term solution to overcome the sometimes-insurmountable barriers faced by many of his own employees.

So often, employees were faced with transportation that didn’t work, heating bills that needed to be paid and child care that couldn’t be accessed. Andy, like their father, is working to resolve the day-to-day issues but knew that there had to be a solution that addressed the core of what employees were facing. It all became clear during a “lightbulb” moment between Andy and his wife Sarah, who sugguested that NorthGate could make a bigger impact on the community by focusing its philanthropy first with its

own employees. Andy shares, “We could manage the support, see the results firsthand and know that we are making a difference. I loved the idea so much that I shared it with my team and our President, George Wilkinson, took off with idea. One thing led to another and the NorthGate Enrichment Center was born.”

George remembers a conversation that he had with his predecessor, Terri Goggins Witt and her enthusiasm after just reading Michael Kelly’s book The Dream Manager. It wasn’t about addressing today’s issue. It was about thinking of what could be. Terri shares, “It’s not about the job, it’s about the dream.”

God’s plan was coming to fruition. That plan would not only serve as a new beginning for employees at NorthGate but for others in the community struggling to get ahead. George took Terri’s vision and the Goggins’ commitment to social impact and began the planning stages for what is now The NorthGate Enrichment Center, a one-of-a-kind workforce development model in Genesee County.

The mission of the NorthGate Enrichment Center is simple: to develop and enrich individuals in order to find gainful employment.

For some individuals, that pathway may mean a position or promotion within NorthGate. For others, that path may lead to opportunities at one of the partnering agencies or elsewhere. For the 60 graduates who have completed the program since its opening in March, the opportunity is life-changing.

The key to the Enrichment Center is to remove barriers to gainful employment and to support individuals in identifying and reaching their dreams. George shares that many of those who enter the program

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Northgate Cont. come from households where there may not be a working adult present. The concept of a 40-hour work week is often unfamiliar. The concept of uncovering a dream and building a path to make that dream happen is almost unheard of for many walking through the doors of the Enrichment Center for the first time.

Among many of its community partners, NorthGate works closely with Sipi and PCHS alumnus Steve Wolbert on a concept known as “dream storming.” While the wrap-around services of the Enrichment Center still include addressing transportation, financial literacy and critical hardship, Sipi and the success coaches involved in the program help to develop short-term plans based upon the individual’s goals and dreams. Quite simply, the ultimate outcome for the participants is that “challenges are addressed, lives are enriched and families are provided with a robust future.”

NorthGate developed and financed this concept, but they We celebrate are not alone in their fight for the future of its workers and the Flint St. Joseph the community. Multiple philanthropic Worker, never and community organizations have asked to partner with the Enrichforgetting ment Center and are now providing that work is a resources from short-term transportation needs to health care fundamental and housing. Two key community aspect of human agencies are St. Luke’s New Life Center and Catholic Charities, an dignity.” organization dearly beloved by – Pope Francis Jack and Sally.

George, a retired General Motors executive and area pastor, shares that his love for his new role at NorthGate comes from a connection he felt immediately with Andy Goggins and his innate desire to help and make an impact in the Flint community.

For George and the team at NorthGate, “It’s not just about the business but it is about the greater purpose of helping people become the best version of themselves and truly live their dreams.”

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Just a few miles south on the I-75 corridor is an urban resurgence that is shaping a new face of what once was the nation’s automotive hub. There’s a mix of industry heading to southeastern Michigan bringing tech giants such as Microsoft and LinkedIn. Young professionals are flocking to the city for the perfect mix of restaurants and night life, a world-class arts and theater scene and no shortage of professional sports in the heart of downtown. Many of the city’s most historic buildings have been renovated and now offer high-demand housing and office space in what would’ve been described as a near-ghost town a few short years ago.

Much of the revival of Detroit can be credited to the investment, vision and commitment of Bedrock Detroit and its founder, Dan Gilbert. A member of the Bedrock team helping to lead the way in urban development is BOMA (Building Owners & Managers Association) of Detroit’s 2017 Emerging Leader and 2005 Powers Catholic alum Casimer Daniewski.

Looking back at his days at Powers Catholic, Larry Blondin recalls many firsts. Larry was in the first graduating class in 1971. As the first quarterback in Charger history, Larry led his team to an 8-1 record, setting a high standard of excellence for all future teams to strive for. Larry was a starting guard on the first basketball team and one of the top golfers on Powers’ first golf team.

Over the years, Larry grew to know that it would be those unexpected firsts that would forever change the path of what God had in store.

Larry and wife of 42 years, Linda (Compeau), both grew up in Catholic homes and attended Holy Redeemer School. Larry became an altar boy in the fourth grade and cherishes the fact that Sunday Mass, praying the rosary and regular confession were instilled in him at a young age. He remembers how hard his parents worked to give him a strong sense of family values — respect, love for one another, loyalty, kindness

Changing the face

OF THE MOTOR CITY

After leaving Powers Catholic, Casimer completed his BBA in Sales and Marketing at Western Michigan University, and his MBA at Wayne State. His early professional career landed him home in Flint where he managed properties through the Carriage Factory, former home to the Durant-Dort Carriage Company and now General Motor’s newly renovated Factory One. Casimer headed south in 2012 and joined Bedrock Detroit in its mission to help transform the City of Detroit into what is now an urban showcase.

Such transformations include the renovation of the former Detroit Free Press and Hudson sites, and dozens of other developments that capture the notion of using every piece of space and bringing buildings back to their natural element. Alleys have been repurposed with dumpsters hidden behind massive pieces of artwork. Streets are filled with vendors such as Lululemon, Nike, and Under Armour and such renowned designers as John Varvatos. Casimer and Bedrock are looking to soon launch “Bees in the D,” an initiative that includes rooftop beehives, one of Bedrock’s many green initiatives.

and honesty. “I think my parents did the best they could to form a solid Catholic foundation for our family from the beginning,” he says.

Larry and Linda built a home very similar for their own four children, but in the routine of work, coaching and simply caring for his busy family, Larry admits that his

FOLLOWING A CALLING

to faith

Bedrock is transforming the entire city experience.

Bedrock is also addressing blight in the surrounding neighborhoods by helping to create a skilled trades workforce through education and training of area residents. It is partnering with Randolph-Breithaubt, a Detroit-based technical school that is helping to supply the labor demand for the new development. In total, the development and transformation happening within Detroit is expected to bring early 22,000 jobs to the city, 7,000 of those being permanent, high-wage jobs.

While his most enjoyable experience may have been playing in a band alongside classmates Andy Brian, Bill Edwards and Matt Lupina, Casimer treasures the values and moral lessons learned as a Powers Catholic student and Kairos leader that helped to shape him in the years after high school graduation. He currently serves on the board of BOMA’s New Professionals Group. Through this organization, he volunteers at various charitable events such as providing and building bikes for the Methodist Children’s Home Society in Redford. Casimer and wife Andrea are expecting their first child this fall, and Casimer is happy to announce that he is already on the hunt for Catholic schools in his new hometown.

faith that he once held so dear often became a matter of convenience. “I spent a lot more time practicing my golf swing and coaching soccer than I did practicing my faith. I was a lukewarm Catholic at best,” he shares.

Following the lead of his wife and the search for more meaning out of life, Larry did something for the first time that would ultimately change his life. He attended the Christ Renews His Parish (CHRP) retreat at Holy Family in 2008. During that weekend retreat, Larry placed his trust in Jesus and experienced a powerful encounter of God’s healing mercy in his soul. He joined the next CRHP team, which was the beginning of his mission that led him to become the director of evangelization and a deacon at Holy Family Parish.

Born on the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Larry was ordained to the permanent diaconate on May 13, 2017, the 100th anniversary of the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Today, Deacon Larry and Linda work tirelessly in their ministries of evangelization and service to the ill and poor. “I see so many people in our parish and diocese who are committed to helping the needy in body and in spirit. These people inspire me to want to become a better husband, father, deacon and intentional disciple of Jesus — serving joyously in the vineyard of the Lord,” he says.

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Reigniting the workforce spirit of Flint AND THE

During his time at Powers Catholic, alumnus Ray Scott (’83) experienced rebuilding firsthand. Like the days of manufacturing in Genesee County, the Charger football program of the early ’80s was booming and as strong as ever. Ray and teammates jumped on the field his senior football season hoping to keep the momentum going from an unprecedented 33-4 record and a state title game finish the season prior. Optimism and excitement resonated in the building and fans poured into the stands anticipating another victorious season.

The tide for the PCHS football program began to shift early during the ’82 season as the team battled to break .500. Despite the struggles on the field after graduating a strong core of seniors, the Chargers never relented. They fought a tough fight and learned the life lessons of tenacity and grit. Though a state title wasn’t in the stars, the Charger football 16

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team of ’82 persevered through unlikely odds and ultimately finished with a winning record and a huge season-ending 34-0 victory over Carman.

When Ray Scott reflects on his younger years, he credits those life lessons he learned on the field and outside of the classroom to opportunities earned today. As a student at UM-Flint and delivering parts for General Motors, Ray remembers growing up in a blue-collar community willing to work hard and battle tough times in order to bring prosperity. He’s proud of his hometown, “a city rich in history” and full of so many who are willing to “roll up their sleeves and get busy.” Years later, Ray’s pride in Flint and appreciation for tenacity is right in line with the work so many are doing to defy the odds and infuse vitality into a city that not so long ago was in desperate need of rebuilding. Today, as CEO of Lear Corporation, Ray is helping to make miracles happen at home.

A signal of hope and prosperity to Genesee County, the once decimate Buick City complex is now home to Lear Corporation, the first automotive supplier in Flint in more than thirty years. Its 156,000 square-foot facility

61% of the class of 2018 received college scholarships!

opened in April of 2018 and brought an immediate 600 new jobs to the area. Ray describes the Flint location as “logistically perfect, both symbolic and historic.” Lear sees an opportunity to give resurgence to a manufacturing community that has been hit very hard over the years. Just like with his teammates on the field years ago, Ray is helping in the fight to overcome what once seemed like insurmountable odds. Ray believes in the spirit of Flint and its work force; with Lear, he is home to be a part of the solution.

Lear, which celebrated its 100th anniversary When Ray Scott in 2017, is housed in more than 39 countries reflects on his and has been named General Motors supplier of the year 16 times. Aside from being a younger years, he worldwide leader in manufacturing, Lear also credits those life believes strongly in giving back to the communities in which it serves. Flint is no exception. In lessons he learned addition to the $29.3 million capital investment on the field in the former Buick City and the influx of new jobs in Genesee County, Lear is committed to and outside of giving back to the landscape and beautification the classroom of the City. Under Ray’s leadership, more than a third of the Flint facility will be designated to opportunities green space to help improve quality of life for earned today.” its workers and for the surrounding community.

Ray shares that the work ethic and tenacity instilled in him through his hometown years ago — and which helped to lead him to his role as CEO today. He recognizes those same values on his own team and in interns who come to Lear for real world experience each year. While college students come from top institutions across the country, Ray appreciates that success is often contingent upon those lessons taught outside of the classroom; lessons surrounding the willingness to take on tough times, roll up your sleeves and get to work.

In addition to his bachelor in economics from the University of Michigan, Ray received an MBA from Michigan State University’s (MSU) Advanced Management Program and studied at executive educational programs at Stanford University and the Wharton School of Business. Ray serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way, Board of Trustees at Kettering University and the Alumni Board for MSU’s Eli Broad College of Business. Ray was appointed Lear’s CEO in March of 2018 after a long and successful tenure with the company, most recently as the executive vice president and president of Lear Seating.

Ray and wife Maria (Mueller, ’83) reside in the Detroit Metro area and are the proud parents of Jacob, Joshua and Jenna. Ray fondly remembers watching son Jacob on the Detroit Country Day field against his alma mater and the feeling that the spirit of the Charger family, like in his days, is still unrivaled.

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Celebrating a family legacy

OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

It isn’t unusual to see children of Powers

Catholic alumni walking the halls as students.

Parents who not so long ago gathered in the Commons or marched the field of Holy Redeemer are now reliving those memories through their own children. There’s a resounding enthusiasm to carry on the Charger tradition across generations and that is no exception for the Wilson family.

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Dolores (Dee) LaClair and Dan Wilson’s lifelong love story began during their time together as Catholic school students when Dan transferred from St. Agnes into St. Michael. An immediate friendship blossomed into what would be the start of more than 60 beautiful years together. As Dee turned in her graduation gown and while busy with his studies at GMI, Dan surprised Dee with a marriage proposal.

Years later, as they became parents themselves, Dan and Dee knew that without question, their own children would receive the gift of a Catholic education.

Dee shares that when it comes to priorities, Catholic education has always held a tight spot at the top of the list. She remembers considering the move to Flushing during their daughter Karen’s early years.

Before signing a purchase agreement on a new home, Dee reached out to the priest and faculty of St. Robert Catholic School to be sure that Karen had a spot in class that following year.

Dee remembers the days of visiting St. Robert to sit alongside her daughters in daily Mass and the firsthand experience of being with them in their journey with Christ. Her time in worship, in the classroom and on the fields created memories and relationships that Dee and the Wilson family treasure today. Dee shares of her time as a Catholic school parent, “it was so important that God was the center in every subject and of everyday life.”

That legacy of faith continued over a span of 58 years with one of Dan and Dee’s children or grandchildren being enrolled in Catholic education, 45 of them at Powers Catholic.

Dan and Dee were so committed to the gift of a Catholic education for their grandchildren that they made sure that there was just a bit extra at Christmas to help with tuition.

For Jeri (’80) and her husband Jerry (Webster), “Having a Catholic education for me and my family reassured me that we were walking close to God and our faith.” The Websters’ youngest daughter, Alexis, was the the most recent Wilson grandchild to graduate from Powers in 2017. Dee is excited to see the first Wilson greatgrandchild become a Charger in just a few years.

The firstborn of the Wilson daughters, Karen, remembers being a part of something truly special as a student during the time when Powers Catholic, the central Catholic high

school in Genesee County, was born.

She and husband Bill (Boike) graduated with the class of ’72, the second graduating class and the class responsible for choosing the school colors and naming the Charger as mascot. Karen especially remembers the bonds formed with classmates and faculty who came together as one Genesee County Catholic family, particularly the Brothers from New York, John Bantz, Jack Ryan, John Reynolds and Mike McGonigle, and faculty like Dave Pettyes, who would later teach her own children.

Kim (Brownrigg, ’74), who would later send her own four children, was part of Charger history with the first graduating class to spend all four years in the building. “We had a voice in what is now a legacy. To have the guidance and support of a young vibrant faculty during those years was life changing. My parents’ sacrifices that allowed me to experience Catholic schools has continued with a beautiful tradition, a tradition I wanted more than ever to share with my own children and now granchildren,” she shares.

Alumni and families like the Wilsons often share that being part of the Charger community is truly what makes Powers Catholic so special.

Keith (Holzwarth) and Joanne (’76) sent their own three children to Powers and cherish the fact Powers Catholic is always home. Joanne shares, “Powers means a connection to lifelong friends no matter where life takes us. Powers was always more than a high school experience; it’s a gift that continues to give throughout life. Powers is truly different where it counts.”

Generations of the Wilson family are proud to be giving back in the business community to support their fellow Charger alumni. They also play an integral role in paving the way for tomorrow’s Powers Catholic students. Karen and Bill’s son Brian, a current parent at St. John Fenton, was just appointed to the Board of Trustees. DeAnn’s (’84) husband and PCHS alumnus,

Tom (Townsend) has been an integral and long-serving advisor to the Powers Catholic Educational Trust Fund Board, which helps to support the more than $500,000 awarded annually in tuition assistance to PCHS students.

As she awaits the first greatgrandchild to continue the Charger legacy, Dee can be seen in the stands today, proudly wearing her blue and orange and on the course for the annual Charger Scramble.

Like so many families over the years, the Wilsons and their love of Powers have helped to shape the Charger spirit of faith and community. Kim cherishes just how much of a role those generations over time have played in that spirit. “As unique as the Powers difference is, I know that it exists because of the wonderfully devoted Catholics (our grandparents and parents) that sacrificed whatever it took to allow us to be surrounded by God’s glory, love and teachings,” Deann shares. “Powers and Catholic education was imperative in our family. In our opinion, it is the best gift to give our children, the perfect foundation to build their future upon.”

THE WILSON GRANDCHILDREN Brian Boike, ’94 Karie Boike, ’96 Angela Brownrigg, ’96 Kristen Boike, ’97 Daniel Brownrigg, ’97 Kasey Boike, ’99 Aarika Brownrigg, ’99 Karlee Boike, ’01 David Brownrigg, ’01 Lindsay Holzwarth, ’02 Steven Wittenkeller Jamie Holzwarth, ’03 Ryan Holzwarth, ’05 Taylor Townsend, ’13 Hannah Webster, ’14 Tyler Townsend, ’15 Alexis Webster, ’17

The Lord welcomed Dee Home on August 12, 2018. She will forever be loved and cherished by her Powers Catholic family.

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PRESERVING CATHOLIC EDUCATION

226 Total number of families awarded tuition assistance!

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330 Total number of students awarded tuition assistance!

owers Catholic High School will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary since opening its doors on Carpenter Road in 1970.

Thousands of students have benefited from the gift of Catholic education because of the generosity of those within the eight parochial schools that came together to form Powers Catholic — and the generosity that continues today.

Families continue to make the sacrifices necessary to provide the very best in a faith-based education that is rooted in academic excellence for their children because they know that Powers Catholic is truly different where it counts. Despite those sacrifices, many families also rely on the support of tuition assistance to make the dream of Catholic education happen.

The Powers Catholic Educational Trust Fund was established to provide long-term financial stability for the school and ensure tuition assistance is available to all students seeking a Catholic education. It is critical for the longevity of Catholic education that Catholic schools remain affordable and accessible to those wanting an environment centered in faith and excellence. All gifts made to the Educational Trust Fund help to support the tuition assistance needs for today’s and tomorrow’s Powers Catholic students.

How can you help support today’s and tomorrow’s Powers Catholic students?

$1,097,837 Total assessed school need (FACTS)

>$500,000

$509,182

Total unmet need

Total endowed tuition assistance dollars awarded

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E D U C AT I O N A L T R U S T F U N D B OA R D 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8

Establish a student scholarship Give a direct gift to the Powers Catholic Educational Trust Fund (Endowment) Consider Powers Catholic in your will or trust Give a gift of real estate Become a member of the Powers Catholic Legacy Society

Jennifer Bade Addison Carino, class of ’12 Brenda Chamulak Father Tom Firestone Tom Green, class of ’72 Tom Halligan Gary Kralik Mike McCarthy, class of ’74 Carlos Moncada, class of ’02 Kipp Stewart Chris Warner, class of ’90 Advisers to the Board: John MacDonald, class of ’95 Tom Townsend, class of ’74

Tom Green class of ’72 Trust Fund Board Chair

L E G AC Y S O C I E T Y L E G AC Y S O C I E T Y CHARTER MEMBER

Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Lisa Haas Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Sharon Green Mr. Thomas Halligan and Mrs. Genora Goyette Halligan Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Barbara Doescher Mr. Randy and Mrs. Linda Leach Mr. Edward and Mrs. Lois Abbott Mr. Dominic and Mrs. Brenda Goyette Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Sarah Goggins Dr. Cyrus and Mrs. Jane Farrehi Mrs. Joanne Leoni Mr. James and Mrs. Desoline Cokley Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Cherie Parks Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Ploucha Mrs. Dolores Wilson

L E G AC Y S O C I E T Y PLANNED GIVING MEMBERS

Mr. Michael and Mrs. Teresa Witt Mr. Richard and Mrs. Judith Cramer Dr. Bobby Mukkamala and Dr. Nita Kulkarni Mr. Brian and Mrs. Kelly Boike Mr. Tyler and Mrs. Addisen Stewart Mr. William and Mrs. Brenda Chamulak Father Philip Schmitter Ms. Grace Peabody Ms. Tessa Peabody Ms. Katherine Peabody Ms. Claire Peabody Mr. James and Mrs. Patricia Peabody Father Jim Rolph Mr. William and Mrs. Jennie Milne Mr. Thomas and Mrs. DeAnn Townsend Mr. Timothy and Mrs. JoAnne Herman Mr. Richard and Mrs. Elaine Valley Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Delores Ragnone Dr. Wilbur and Mrs. Karen Boike Mr. Kipp and Mrs. Cara Stewart Mr. John and Mrs. Nicole MacDonald Mr. Rory and Mrs. Bonnie Mattar

Mr. Gary and Mrs. Loretta Kralik Mr. Thomas Halligan and Mrs. Genora Goyette Halligan Father Robert Kolenski Mr. John Riegle Mr. Spike Pearson Mr. Richard and Mrs. Lara Affrica Mr. Steve and Mrs. Marian Bliss Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Kelli Doherty Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Martha Koenigsknecht Mrs. Mary Ann Tremaine Mr. Edward and Mrs. Sandra Preville Dr. Mark and Mrs. Kathleen Knight Mr. Rory and Mrs. Bonnie Mattar Mr. John and Mrs. Gail Hallman Ms. Katherine K. O’Connor

THANK YOU The Powers Catholic Legacy Society recognizes those who have supported the growing needs for tuition assistance for today’s and tomorrow’s students through a cumulative gift to the endowment of at least $10,000.

For more information on how you can support the Educational Trust Fund or on planned giving options, please contact the Advancement Office at 810.591.0100.

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NOTES

Katie (Satkowiak) Alverson 1986 Katie worked at Thornapple Kellogg schools for 10 years and now works for a long-term care facility. Katie loves her job as activity coordinator where she gets to play at her job with residents who are like family.

She has been married 27 years and has twin 20-year-olds and an 18-year-old who just graduated from Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville.

Steve Branoff 1976 Steve retired in 2010 as an elementary teacher in the Flint Community Schools. He and his wife are living full-time in Northern Michigan and spending the winter months in Gulf Shores, Ala. Brian Bur 1974 After 31 years, Brian retired from Delphi and is currently volunteering for hospice & bus driving.

Daniel Creveling 1992 Since graduating, Daniel earned a master’s in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech and a Ph.D in physics from the University of CaliforniaSan Diego. He is currently a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Daniel also teaches physics and electrical engineering courses part-time at the University of New Mexico in Los Alamos.

Daniel says, “I still volunteer to do tech work in local theater productions (thank you Rick Morse!) and I also go rock climbing, whitewater kayaking and canyoneering as often as possible.”

David Dion 1979 David is a musician, recording engineer and web designer in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Sarah (Kelly) Hartman 1980 Sarah worked in the field of sports medicine for many years, but spent time at home when her two daughters were born. She has returned to her initial career choice of teaching in the past few years and currently teaches at St. John Vianney and Holy Rosary. Her oldest will be a senior at Powers Catholic in the fall.

Barb (Schmidt) Foster 1977 Barb recently retired from her career as an accountant.

Marie (Walker) James 1977 Marie and her husband Robert currently live in Grand Blanc.

Kathleen (Boike) Foster 1982 Kathleen is a teacher for Durand Area Schools.

Whitney (Frazier) Jenkins 2005 Whitney is currently an assistant city attorney for the City of Flint. She prosecutes criminal ordinance violations and defends the city in civil litigation

Jessica Genord 2009 Jessica is the associate producer/project manager at HelloWorld in Southfield.

Debra (Fraley) Burks 1982 Debra works for Linden Schools as a paraprofessional/ teacher aid. She became a grandma for the first time in June 2017.

Beverly (Cherwinski) Calkins 1974 Beverly works for Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools as an executive assistant. She is married and has raised three successful, wellrounded adults. Beverly and her husband Charles are planning their retirement to Fort Myers, Fla. Phylicia Calloway 2005 Phylicia has three children Laila, 9, and Mariah, 5 — both at Holy Family — and Jaden, 1. She received her BBA and MBA at Kettering and works at Ascension in HR. Patrick Canning 1979 Patrick is now a master engineer- internal combustion engines. Pan European Manufacturing in Luxembourg. He’s now a citizen of both countries, the best of both worlds.

Marisa (Nieman) Cardon 1998 Marisa lives in California in the Bay Area. She is currently the director of People Programs at AdRoll and mom to a 1-year-old.

Ritish Chhabra 2009 Ritish is currently in his third year of dental school.

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Emily Hanzek 2016 Emily recently moved to the Greater Philadelphia area to start a new role as a process project engineer.

She designs biomethane plants that purify landfill waste gas to create compressed natural gas for consumer use. It’s an upand-coming application in the renewable energy industry.

Julie (VanDyke) Gicewicz 1984 When Julie is not at a sporting event for one of her four children, she spends her time volunteering for their school and local charities that impact children in their community.

Joanne (Black) Gillett 1978 Joanne works for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Sheri Kenney-Bade 1976 Sheri is a licensed physical therapist assistant. Last year, she started her own professional caregiver business, Sheri Cares. Sheri and her husband, Dick, have four children, 11 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Mary Agnes (Murphy) Laguatan 1981 Mary Agnes taught at Powers for five years, then worked as a lay missioner in Chile for five years. She has been with Ronald McDonald House Charities for 20 years.

Renee (Neilson) Larmor 1976 Renee is an ultrasound tech. She and her husband, Ronald just moved to Indianapolis to be near to their children.

Myles Goff 2007 Myles attended and then eventually taught as a flight instructor at Northwestern Michigan College (Traverse City) in their aviation program. He has been an airline pilot for the past five years.

Juan Guerra 1999 Juan is a validation engineer working at Orchid Orthopedic, a medical device company in Bridgeport, Mich. He and his wife, Krystal, live in Flushing.

Janet (Wisniewski) Hamo 1971 Janet remained here in Genesee County, where she got married and raised three Children who also graduated from Powers Catholic High School.

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Andy Lendzion 2016 Andy is a junior at Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business majoring in supply chain management.

Adrian (Matthews) Leslie 2006 Adrian is currently working in the accounting field and finishing her master’s degree.

Joe Maki 2009 In February 2016, Joe left his career in the Marine Corps after four years of service in the infantry, reconnaissance battalion and sniper platoon. He is currently pursuing a career in Orange County as a licensed private investigator and crime analyst.

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Jeff Marcotte 1981 Jeff is retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and has three kids and three awesome grandchildren. He is currently traveling the Eastern U.S. in a motor home with his golden retriever.

Katherine (Kozloff) Mason 1999 Katherine graduated with master’s degree in speech language pathology from Central Michigan University in 2005. She is currently working as a speech language pathologist at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. She married Garrett in 2011 and they have two boys: Wyatt (2013) and Emmett (2017).

Sharon (Malia) McAndrew 1979 Sharon is an occupational therapist/certified hand therapist and has been married for 29 years. Sharon and her husband, John, have a daughter who just finished her freshman year at Powers.

Jody (Belott) McNalley 1976 Jody and her husband, James, have been married for 39 years. They are the owners of McNalley Auto Sales in Mt. Morris with their son, Jim. Steven Metcalf 1977 Steven is a retired federal law enforcement officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He is currently a show runner for a TV drama.

Celeste (Alleva) Milne 1981 Since graduation from St. Mary’s College, Celeste has worked a few different jobs, but the job she is proudest of is raising James, Luke and Mitch.

All are fine young adults. James and Devon recently gave her her first granddaughter, Clara (pictured).

Anna Ortega 2017 Anna attends the University of Michigan and will be spending the summer in the U.S. Virgin Islands, studying sea turtles.

Michael Ovadek 1991 He and his son, Mike (’11), have started a few businesses they run together and he works in the family business of pet supplies. He and his wife Kristen (Palma, ’91) just celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary and Natalie (’18) their youngest, graduated this year. Parker (’16) their middle child, attends Mott and is studying for a career in computers.

Taylor (Potts) Raichel 2010 Taylor earned her degree in social work and is now working with a counseling agency in Carmel, Ind., with parents seeking to regain custody of their children. She and her husband, Benjamin, welcomed their first child, Emery Mae, in June 2017! They attend and are involved in a new church in the area and have enjoyed getting to know how the Lord is using them in this next stage of life!

Mary (Bacik) Rivette 1989 Mary is a licensed esthetician and massage therapist. She owns her own small spa, Harmony Spa. Jessica Rolls 2011 She is currently finishing her 1L year at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas.

John Sikorski 1997 John is in the information technology field, specializing in data analytics and consumer insights.

Cheryl (Smith) Slebdonik 1971 Cheryl is retired from the U.S. Army and also nursing, after 44 years!

anniversary in May!

Cecilia (Marx) Sprecher 1983 Cecilia is currently a stay-at-home mom but keeps herself busy doing odd jobs for friends and neighbors (painting/repair work). She and her husband, Kevin, celebrated their big 25th wedding

Jean Stewart 1973 Jean has moved back to Michigan after working for Walmart Technology in Bentonville, Ark., for 22 years.

Tyler and Addisen (Carino) Stewart 2011, 2012 Tyler and Addisen were married last summer at St. John, Fenton.

Tim Tendall 1998 Tim is an officer in the U.S. Air Force flying F-15E Strike Eagles.

Erica (Thrash) Sall 1990 Erica is the executive director of McFarlan Charitable Corp. in Flint. They are the largest provider of senior housing in Flint.

James Milne 2007 James works at Quicken Loans as a product manager.

Everett Monroe 1985 Everett is a senior property unit manager at Farm Bureau Insurance Company.

Annette (Fejedelem) Murphy 1977 Annette is the grocery store manager at Alpine Marketplace in Linden.

Denise (Czerny) Schmidlin 1977 Denise graduated from Madonna College with a bachelor’s in nursing. She has been a nurse for 36 years and is currently the supervisor of the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. She has been living in Gaylord for the last 15 years and has four daughters and three grandchildren.

Deborah (Garrison) Schnesk 1985 Deborah and her husband, Thomas, have four children and one granddaughter. She currently works at the largest ophthalmologist office in Michigan and is going back to college.

Brian Tesler 1998 Brian graduated from the University of Michgan in 2006 with degrees in nursing and biology. He worked as a critical care registered nurse and in organ donation until attending and graduating from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine with MD in 2014. He will complete his OB/GYN residency in 2018 and plans to practice in academic medicine/obstetrics and gynecology in the Flint area.

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Lauren (Grzegorzewski) Thomas 2008 Lauren is an elementary school teacher. She and her husband, Craig, are expecting their first child in July!

Joshua Tovey 2012 Joshua works for a Super PAC, Ohio Conservatives for a change and is working on the 2018 governor’s race.

DuWayne Voto 1993 DuWayne is enjoying life in Texas with his wife Amanda and their dogs.

Diana Waara 2011 Diana graduated college with a degree in photography and is currently working as a photographer.

Matthew Wallace 2010 Matthew graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 with a degree in aerospace engineering. He worked at a startup that was developing a Bluetooth-connected, smart credit card. He then worked for an oil and gas company for a few months, before landing his current job as a communication engineering specialist for a machine vision company. He purchased his first home in 2017 and is now eagerly waiting for whatever life brings next!

Michael Weiss 1972 Michael has kept busy since retiring from his job as a firefighter and as a HUD home inspector. He has been a fireman at Crossroads Village for several years and works for Genesee County Parks, playing with hot boilers and steam trains.

Dane Whipple 1985 Dane has been teaching for more than 25 years (six in Michigan, in San Deigo and the past six in the South Bend, Ind., area. He finished his undergraduate at the University of Michigan-Flint and then went on to graduate school at the University of Notre Dame, receiving his master’s in English as a New Language Program and Teaching Exceptional Children Program.

Tiffanie (Taylor) Winnie 2000 Tiffanie received a BA from The University of Michigan-Flint in English and her master’s degree in English from National University.

She is now a stay-at-home mom to twin 2-year-olds!

Jason Young 1987 Jason is currently producing professional video, working for the OHL Flint Firebirds and managing an office building.

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New hires Colin Coulter PCHS class of 2008 Math “My favorite part of working at PCHS is the daily faith aspect and the high level of student motivation. I’m really looking forward to building positive relationships with my students.”

Billy Gonsler PCHS class of 2006 Theology “I love the community here at PCHS! Everyone is so willing to help one another out and it is much appreciated. I am most looking forward to getting to know all of the students, Kairos and growing deeper in my relationship with God.” Sean Adams English/Forensics “The sense of community at Powers is astounding. Truly, EVERYONE seems to want to help, assist, chat with, praise and love one another here. I also want to commend our parents! Each and every parent with whom I have had the pleasure of sharing correspondence has been supportive and understanding. Teaching is so much more fun, fulfilling and inspiring when it is a team effort!”

Retirements After spending more than 30 years working for Genesee County Catholic Schools, Diane Dockery has retired. We were blessed to have her for 22 years at Powers Catholic and, before that, for 12 years at St. Robert.

While we will miss her tremendously, we hope she enjoys spending extra time with her grandkids and family. We cannot thank her enough for her dedication to the students, staff and families of PCHS over the years. Enjoy retirement!

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Spanish teacher Margaret VanCamp has retired from PCHS after 33 years of teaching. Margaret started teaching at Powers Catholic in 1985 and is looking forward to enjoying her farm in retirement. Thank you for your dedication to Catholic education!

Reunions Class of ’88 – Aug. 18, 2018 Class of ’78 – Sept. 29, 2018

Save the Date CRIM Bash – Aug. 25 Legacy Society Social – Sept. 26 HOMECOMING – Sept. 29 Winterfest Annual Party – Jan. 26, 2019 Charger Scramble – June 7, 2019 Cheers to Chargers – June 8, 2019

Campus Connection Join us in helping current Powers Catholic students connect to fellow Chargers at colleges and universities across the country.

Visit www. powerscatholic.org/ charger-campusconnection.html to learn how you can help to make the campus connection for upcoming or recent PCHS grads.

Anne M. Jacobs (Goergen) class of 1975 Michael Hibbard class of 1973 Patrick J. Daniel class of 1981

E T E RNAL RE ST G RANT U N TO T H E M, O LO RD a n d MAY PE RPE T UAL LIG H T S H INE U PO N T H E M.

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Maria B. Schriner (Kaczmarczyk) class of 2003 James M. Ducharme class of 1976 Michael J. Reid class of 1987 Nickolas E. Drwal class of 2015

APPRECIATION, COMPETITION and ENCOURAGEMENT for the JOURNEY

J im Morrissey won the combined 2.5-day golf competition, coming from behind on the final day to win the championship, nipping Bill Haley and Rob James for this year’s title.

While Jim’s grit was key to his winning this year, Tom Davis and Mike Sleva have been the perennial class of the golf tournament, each winning two times.

While not winning this year, Tommy Davis still took the title for best golf swing.

In addition to his “A” golf game, Mike Sleva was again the “best dressed” and, for the second straight year, he bought his way to winning the NBA “prediction” competition.

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For the past eight years, former Powers student-athletes, teachers and coaches have been gathering each spring in Nicholasville, Ky., for a weekend of appreciation for their shared Powers experience. While the weekend’s activities are centered around golf, euchre, fellowship and the extraordinarily welcoming hospitality of Marty and Jenna (Pratt) Canning (’81), all involved walk away with a renewed sense of gratitude for the enduring relationships that were formed at Powers. In many cases, this is the only time participants will see each other during the year, but there is unmistakable sense that every member of the group is only a phone call away from lifelong friends.

At the beginning of each trip to Nicholasville, the group remembers Mike Doherty (’81), a founding member of the event, offering a prayer for Mike and his family. Mike passed away in 2014. We will always be grateful for his spirit of joy, his perspective about life and his priorities of faith, family and friends.

Attending high school and participating in athletics, even with great success, are not unique experiences. A little more than 15 million students attend high school in our country, close to half of them participate in athletics and tens of thousands of those student-athletes achieve all-state or state championship status. So, attendance, participation and even great success are not, in themselves, unique. What is special, however, are teachers and coaches who can create meaning through just the right balance of challenging and encouraging and student-athletes who individually and collectively respond to the challenges and form enduring bonds with their teammates, coaches and all who were part of their high school athletic experience. That is what this trip and Powers athletics are all about.

As usual, the competition this year was great and the margin of victory very small. The results from this spring’s gathering are as follows:

Marty Canning won multiple long drive and closest to the pin competitions.

Wayne Phillpotts won “best driver” — both on the course and in driving through torrential rains in Cincinnati. obert James won “best swing R analysis and student of golf (not euchre) award.”

For yet another year, Ron Rolak and Bill Haley continued their remarkable dominance in the double elimination euchre tournament.

And Jenna Canning is just THE best!

Underlying the fun and the competition is an unquestioned shared belief that we were brought together by Powers Catholic High School. Instead of being challenged on the field, we are now challenged by our faith and accountable to each other for being the best versions of what we were created to be. This annual weekend reminds us what brought us together and reaffirms our commitment to support and encourage each other at every point in our journey.

If it’s better than a weekend in Nicholasville, heaven must be pretty darn great!

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Listing represents Alumni Gifts for 2017-2018

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Mr. Donald Stilson and Dr. Nicole Stilson

Mr. David Verdun and Mrs. Wendy Verdun

Father Luke M. Powers Circle $25,000 to $49,999

Mr. James T. Allen and Mrs. Lisa B. Allen

Mr. Bruce Waggoner and Mrs. Marsha Waggoner

Anonymous

Mrs. Paula Androsky

Anonymous

Mr. Joseph Hamo Jr.

Ms. Pamela Dmoch

Mr. John P. MacDonald and Mrs. Nicole M. MacDonald

Mr. Frank G. Hyde and Mrs. Theresa A. Hyde

Mr. Mark P. Zofchak

Mr. John McCarthy and Mrs. Elaine McCarthy

Ms. Emily Hanzek

Mr. Michael J. Munley and Mrs. Teresa Munley

Mr. Dylan Hernanadez

Mr. Anthony J. Tomaszewski, Jr.

Father Anthony Brakora Circle $10,000 to $24,999 Mr. Thomas Green and Mrs. Sharon Green Mr. Andrew Goggins and Mrs. Sarah Goggins Mr. Eric Morgan and Mrs. Mimi Morgan Forlenza Circle $5,000 to $9,999 Mr. Timothy P. Knight and Mrs. Stephanie Knight Mr. Steven M. Johnson and Mrs. Sherry A. Johnson

Alumni Circle $500 to $999 Dr. Michael Hresko and Dr. Ellen Gravallese Mr. Steven E. Jacobs and Mrs. Tami L. Jacobs Mr. Bradley D. Hester and Mrs. Connie J. Hester

Stanley K. Lorang, DDS

Mr. Norm Williams and Mrs. Heather Williams Mr. Michael Woodbeck Mr. Louis Airgood Mr. Paul Bosak and Mrs. Deborah Bosak Mr. Joseph Brady

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala and Dr. Nita Kulkarni

Dr. Michael E. Murray and Ms. Marge Chavarria

Dr. Timothy P. Vanitvelt and Mrs. Katherine A. Vanitvelt

Mr. Mark E. Rizik and Mrs. Diane Rizik Mr. Rick Rentschler

Mr. William M. Wentworth and Mrs. Danielle Wentworth

Mr. David Tovey

Mr. David G. Pettyes and Mrs. Maria F. Pettyes

Mr. Donald J. Haley and Mrs. Anne Haley

Mr. Brian Boike and Mrs. Kelly Boike

Mr. Brett Bakker and Mrs. Ann E. Bakker

President’s Circle $2,500 to $4,999

Mr. David E. Collins

Mr. Timothy W. Herman and Mrs. JoAnne A. Herman

Mr. Stephen S. Landaal and Mrs. Kimberly M. Landaal

Mr. Scott Schuette and Mrs. Melody D. Schuette

Mr. Douglas Huber and Mrs. Rose Huber

Dr. Michael Swirtz and Mrs. Joan Swirtz

Mr. Herbert M. Sanborn and Mrs. Rene Sanborn

Mr. Rich J. Cramer and Mrs. Kathryn L. Cramer

Mr. Robert J. MacDonald

Ms. Margaret Woodbeck

Mr. John W. Ploucha and Mrs. Mary A. Ploucha

Mr. Damian J. Kudej

Dr. David Boike and Mrs. Mary Boike

Mr. James Commet

Mr. Edward P. Lippincott

Mr. Andrew Cronin and Mrs. Kasey V. Cronin

Mr. Richard J. Affrica and Mrs. Lara Affrica

Mr. Preston Witt

Dr. Matthew Dolan and Mrs. Donna Dolan

Mr. Bradford L. Witt

Mr. David M. Drevon and Mrs. Lucy C. Drevon

Ms. Meredith Witt

Mrs. Paula Duran

Mr. Gregory R. Morgan and Mrs. Tacie L. Morgan

Friend’s Circle $1 to $499

Mr. David Kruske

Mr. Guy Morgan and Mrs. Theo Morgan

Dr. Kevin P. Bur and Mrs. Debra J. Bur

Dr. Wilbur J. Boike and Mrs. Karen A. Boike

Mr. Randall L. Dockery and Mrs. Diane M. Dockery

Mr. Henry Bareiss and Mrs. Sheila Bareiss

Dr. Michael S. Doyle and Dr. Kalli J. Doyle

Mr. Andrew J. Wolfe and Mrs. Karen D. Wolfe

Mr. Matthew M. George and Mrs. Maryanne George

Leadership Circle $1,000 to $2,499 Mrs. Janet K. Hamo

Mr. Michael J. McCarthy

Dr. Joseph S. Toups

Mrs. Rita Morgan

Mr. James W. Gonsler and Mrs. Leta B. Gonsler

Mr. Thomas G. Townsend and Mrs. DeAnn I. Townsend

Mr. Patrick Keyes Mr. Leo H. Laurin and Mrs. Christine E. Laurin

Mr. Robert B. Compton and Mrs. Karlie M. DruceCompton

Mr. James P. Sullivan and Mrs. Patricia K. Sullivan

Mr. Timothy W. Herman and Mrs. JoAnne A. Herman

Ms. Roxanne Pear

Mr. Eduardo M. Gomez and Ms. Brenda L. Wehrli Mr. Steve Johnson Mr. Michael C. Leoni and Mrs. Diane L. Leoni

Ms. Nancy J. Adams Mr. Thomas Scott and Mrs. Constance J. Scott Mr. Kevin Butler and Mrs. Paula Butler Mrs. Margo L. Cowper

Mr. Rory Mattar and Mrs. Bonnie Mattar

Mr. Thomas Dutkowski and Mrs. Valerie Dutkowski

Mr. Daniel C. McMunigal and Mrs. Tina L. McMunigal

Dr. Mark Dykewicz and Mrs. Lenora M. Dykewicz

Mr. Michael Witt and Mrs. Teresa G. Witt Ms. Cynthia Goggins Mr. Joseph K. Haley Mr. Paul Goyette and Mrs. Carolyn Goyette Dr. David G. Long and Mrs. Angela Long Mr. John D. Morrissey and Mrs. Laura Morrissey Dr. Keith Heslinger and Mrs. Connie Heslinger

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Mr. Timothy R. Kessler and Mrs. Marsha J. Kessler

Mr. Thomas G. Farkas and Mrs. Gwyndolyn Farkas Dr. Kathleen M. Kennedy Mr. Thomas B. McAuliffe Ms. Christine Montgomery Mr. Matthew J. Rizik Mrs. Carol L. Adams Mr. Anthony M. Aurino and Mrs. Paula M. Aurino

Mr. Steven C. Branoff and Mrs. Jaina M. Branoff Mr. Thomas P. Christensen and Mrs. Teresa E. Christensen Mr. Richard Daly Ms. Catherine Dryden Mr. James Ducharme

Mr. Michael J. Weibel and Mrs. Paula C. Weibel Mrs. Teresa S. Czarnik Mrs. John & Deborah Davis Ms. Sally A. Flewelling Mr. Donald E. Glubzinski and Mrs. Nancy S. Glubzinski Mr. James Langdon and Mrs. Joanne C. Langdon Mr. Thomas M. Murphy and Mrs. Laura S. Murphy Dr. Stephen Amesbury Mrs. Laura Cristiano Mr. Richard Deitering and Mrs. Laura L. Deitering Dr. Lorraine C. Duso-Kitts Mr. Charles C. Goodhart and Mrs. Marilyn A. Goodhart Mr. Michael J. Macciomei and Mrs. Colleen M. Macciomei Mr. James May and Mrs. Erin May Mrs. Suzanne L. Simpson Mr. Matthew Sordyl Ms. Margaret VanCamp Mrs. Ellen C. Whitman Mr. Randee L. Bonk and Ms. Christine M. Brawner Ms. Maureen Debien Mr. John Jasinski and Mrs. Denise Jasinski Mr. Richard Shaker

Mr. Wayne T. Phillpotts and Mrs. Karla Phillpotts

Mr. Steven L. Charland and Mrs. Sherry L. Charland

Mr. Thomas E. Hanzek and Mrs. Lori B. Hanzek

Mr. Thomas Fox and Mrs. Mary Ellen Fox

Mr. David C. Morgan and Mrs. Angela Morgan

Ms. Colleen E. George

Ms. Kristie Hamilton

Mr. Ronald Lamb and Mrs. Kristin Lamb

Mr. Thomas D. Jarvis and Mrs. Maureen A. Jarvis

Mr. Brian K. Miller and Mrs. Melissa J. Miller

Mr. Robert J. Romanowski and Mrs. Martha A. Romanowski

Ms. Teresa Knight

Mr. Matt D. Cramer and Mrs. Sharon A. Cramer

Mr. Robert A. Russell and Mrs. Mary C. Russell

Mr. William Mena and Mrs. Marita Mena

Mr. Joseph M. Tomaszewski and Mrs. Rita V. Tomaszewski

Mrs. Kathleen Russell

Mr. Steven D. Priemer and Mrs. Paula J. Priemer

Mrs. Barbara Sinanian

Mr. Eric Salgat and Mrs. Marita E. Salgat

Mr. John C. Murphy and Mrs. Janet A. Murphy

Mr. Stanley Smith and Mrs. Diane Smith

Mr. Dan J. Savoie and Mrs. Kathy D. Savoie

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Mr. Stephen J. Bosak Mr. Timothy Goyette and Mrs. Sandra Goyette

Pride in our class of 2018 680 Students Enrolled Mr. John K. Billingsley and Mrs. Mary F. Billingsley

Mr. Brian Matzke and Mrs. Abigail Matzke

Mr. John Dasky and Mrs. Susan Dasky

Mr. Schuyler DeVries and Mrs. Julie M. DeVries

Mr. Richard Foster and Mrs. Kathleen A. Foster

Mr. Robert B. Landaal and Mrs. Christine M. Landaal

Mr. Dennis Gilsdorf and Mrs. Marilyn V. Gilsdorf Mr. James Long and Mrs. Mary Long Ms. Karen McClure Mr. David A. Bubnar and Mrs. Jane M. Bubnar Mr. John Doyle and Mrs. Stacey Doyle Mr. Thomas Hasselbach and Mrs. Susan Hasselbach Mr. Michael Sprague and Mrs. Shelly Sprague Mr. Thomas Bade and Mrs. Jill Bade Ms. Meshelle S. Merritt Mr. Paul R. Renaud Mr. Scott Schuette and Mrs. Melody D. Schuette Ms. Carol Waggoner Mr. Gordon A. Young and Ms. Traci Vogel Ms. Mona R. Capuano Mr. Todd Etue and Mrs. Jennifer Etue Mrs. Vanessa M. Hendrickson Dr. Mark H. Knight and Mrs. Kathleen D. Knight Mr. Michael Lahaie and Mrs. Melanie Lahaie Mr. George E. Roe and Mrs. Natalie Roe Mr. Timothy Turczyn and Mrs. Stacey R. Turczyn Ms. Kathleen Doherty Mr. Michael M. Hagan and Mrs. Marla M. Hagan Mr. Thomas M. Kelsch Mr. Patrick J. Malto Mr. Marcus Pahl and Mrs. Stephanie Pahl Mr. Gregory J. Brown and Mrs. Julia A. Brown Dr. Edward J. Knight and Mrs. Kristin T. Knight Mr. James Sanford and Mrs. Rory Sanford Mr. Roderick S. Baker and Mrs. Moira Corcoran Mr. Michael A. Knight and Mrs. Meredith Knight Mr. Kevin Lannon Mrs. Jennifer E. McEntrie Ms. Darcey A. Quinn Ms. Jennifer E. Reinhard Mr. Jeffrey Clothier and Mrs. Brooke E. Clothier Mr. Todd A. Phillpotts and Mrs. Michelle Phillpotts Mrs. Laurie Thierry Dr. Timothy P. Vanitvelt and Mrs. Katherine A. Vanitvelt Mr. Marc J. Archambault Mr. Patrick T. Bade and Mrs. Julie R. Bade Mr. Liam P. Caffrey and Mrs. Nicole V. Caffrey Mr. Pablo H. Canovas and Mrs. Cara A. Canovas Mr. Robert M. Gawronski Mr. William Iordanou and Mrs. Lisa Iordanou Mr. William Thomas and Dr. Lora K. Thomas Mr. Charles N. Edmonds and Mrs. Cynthia L. Edmonds Mr. William Germain Mr. Gary P. Porritt and Mrs. Katie Porritt

Mr. Jason Slattery Mr. Damon L. Tillman and Mrs. Kathryn M. Tillman Mr. Thomas L. Waggoner and Mrs. Linda Waggoner Dr. and Mrs. Thomas & Wendy Boike Mr. Dave Roche and Mrs. Meredith Roche Mr. Brian Sheeran Mr. Christopher M. Dockery and Mrs. Sommer Dockery Mr. Dominique L. Quintanilla and Mrs. Laura Quintanilla Mr. Todd A. Perry and Mrs. Kristen Perry Mr. Robert Wares and Mrs. Laura A. Wares Mr. John Angle III

8 Counties, 42 Parishes National Merit Finalist Logan Glasstetter U.S. Presidential Scholars’ Semifinalist Logan Glasstetter National Merit Scholar Commended Grainne Caughey Vincent Goyette

Mr. Dustin C. Calkins Mr. Michael Cushman Mr. Leo J. Foley, Jr. Dr. Michael T. Kopec Mrs. Melissa M. Mayer Ms. Mary McGonigle Mr. Kevin A. Cronin Mr. Timothy S. Kelly Ms. Valaria Sunday Mr. Anthony R. Rowe Mrs. Darcy V. Thomas

MHSAA Scholar Athlete Finalist Vincent Goyette 20% of the class of 2018 will attend a Catholic higher education institution

Mr. David K. Suska and Mrs. Ashley Suska Mr. Kyle A. Wolfe Mr. Joshua B. Yecke and Mrs. Sarah M. Yecke Ms. Meghan E. Godin Mr. Thomas O. Herzog Mr. Kenneth Foley Mr. Chad Rossiter Mr. Thomas Zintsmaster Ms. Mallory Godin Ms. Grace Peabody Ms. Megan Rybar Ms. Devin Ferris

More than $4 million in scholarships has been awarded to the class of 2018 More than 945 college credits earned by the class of 2018

Mr. Dane Genord Ms. Bailey Terebinski Ms. Jennie Marcinkoski Ms. Katherine Peabody Mr. Joshua D. Tovey Mr. Charles T Emmert Ms. Claire Peabody Ms. Erin E Emmert Ms. Nina Haley Ms. Tessa Peabody Ms. Lauren J. Cuneaz Mr. Jacob Faxlanger Mr. Myles Hall

Mrs. Teresa Sullivan

Mr. Connor Korhonen

Mr. Monte Curnutt and Mrs. Cathlynn HoweCurnutt

Ms. Natalie Ovadek Mr. Gregory Szczerba

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy & Melanie Bednarski

Ms. Nikki Weissend

2018 Grads inducted into the PCHS Academic Hall of Fame Connor Boerman Grainne Caughey Drew Goggins Logan Glasstetter Vincent Goyette Ben Kessler Andrew Lake Deven Mukkamala Elizabeth Reed 27

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