A newsletter for the Alumnae Community
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REGINITE FALL 2023
Once a Saddlelite, Always a Saddlelite! Annual Alumnae Powderpuff Photo
Mission Statement
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REGINITE
Regina High School is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Franciscan tradition of peace, service, and respect for the unique dignity of each person. Regina is committed to academic excellence, nurturing and guidance, and the moral, intellectual, physical, and personal growth of young women who face the challenges of today's world.
Our mission is embodied in our school motto: Transforming girls into young women of faith and vision.
Mary Treder Lang, CPA, CGMA President
Upcoming Events
Ann Diamond '94 Principal
Please see our website or contact the office for any event updates!
December 2, 2023
Karen Forys Assistant Principal
Regina Winterfest Regina High School
December 7, 2023
Alumnae Christmas Party Regina High School
January 18, 2024
Saddlelite Strength Night Chesterfield Fit Body Boot Camp
March 23, 2024
Alison Batt Admissions Director
Easter Egg Hunt Regina High School
April 14, 2024
Lucy Bemiss '18 Marketing Manager
High Tea Regina High School
June 12, 2024
Regina’s Annual Hall of Fame Regina High School
Kyle Smith Chief Financial Officer Bryce Stout Interim Director of Advancement
Sheila Salloum Millett '83 Alumnae Relations Director Editor of The Reginite Emily Frikken '09 Athletic Director Rosemary Michel '04 STEM Director Nick Stann Campus Ministry
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Mary Treder Lang - President Dearest Regina Family, Amazing things are occurring here in the walls of Regina High School! Please stop by for a visit, enjoy one of our famous chocolate chip cookies, and see for yourself all the excitement happening here. Enrollment is at its highest in over twelve years! This past year, your donations increased our financial assistance to students in need, upgraded our classrooms with the latest technology and furniture, and began construction on a state-of-the-art athletic complex. Thank you for all your support and continuation as proud Regina Ambassadors. We have a fantastic story here at Regina – Thank you in advance for sharing our story with the community! Saddlelite Blessings,
Mary Treder Lang, CPA, CGMA
Sheila Salloum Millett ‘83 Alumna Relations Director Hello Alumnae! I am excited to be your “directress of ceremonies” on the alumnae party bus! I am thrilled to be back at Regina High School. It is in a different building, but the Regina spirit remains. It has been a wonderful summer easing into the position. I still have much to learn, so please be patient with me! There is a variety of activities planned, find what is suitable for you and join us! I plan to continue to grow our alumnae membership. If you know members who have lapsed or have out of date information in our database, please get in touch with them and ask them to contact me. I’d be happy to help. Please consult the webpage to renew or complete your membership. I am looking for Class Representatives! If you can be your class representative, please let me know. We especially need class videos for MARCH PLAIDNESS! Videos must be recorded in landscape. Please get together with your classmates and encourage others to become involved. Let’s make this the most significant battle ever! Will the class of 1994 continue their reign? It remains to be seen. Thank you all for your kindness as I traverse this new territory! I am so happy to be here. With love and blessings,
Sheila Millet
Regina Fall Features
Freshman Sticker Day!
Day of Service with Marian High School
Junior Ring Ceremony Class of 2025
Big Sister/Little Sister Breakfast
POWDERPUFF! Seniors Defeat Marian to Claim the 7-Peat!
This year marked Regina's 7th victory in a row in the annual Powderpuff game against Marian High School. The final score was 14-7. It was an exciting day filled with cheering fans, proud alumnae, supportive family and friends, and exceptional seniors who truly played their hearts out on the field! We are so proud of their hard work and determination!
Fall Athletics Update CROSS COUNTRY Algonac Muskrat Classic Champs James Cleverley Friday Night Invite Champs All-Catholic: Elizabeth Ambroggio, Kennedy Roskopp, Gabby Fernandez, Lorelei Mahon
Academic All-County: Kennedy Roskopp, Natalie Lentine, Lorelei Mahon MHSAA Regionals – 3rd Place Finish, State Qualifiers 4 runners in the top 20: Elizabeth Ambroggio, Kennedy Roskopp, Natalie Lentine, Gabby Fernandez MHSAA State Finalists
FIELD HOCKEY All-Catholic: Maddie Cutter All-League: Claire Pullen All-Academic: Lauren Gaff
GOLF All-Catholic: Zoe Litz All-League: Mady DiLiddo CHSL All-Academic: Greta Hellebuyck
SWIM AND DIVE Victoria Millett (diving): All Catholic 3rd place at the CHSL Diving Championships State finalist second year in a row.
Sierra Liggins:
All County 8th and 12th Catholic League
Volleyball All-Catholic: Ella Sikorski, Amanda Vushaj All-League: Calista Mastry, Sara Wilking CHSL All-Academic: Megan Renaud District Champions – fifth year in a row All-County Awards All Defense Team: Ella Sikorski All County First Team: Amanda Vushaj All County Second Team: Calista Mastry All County Third Team: Sara Wilking All County Honorable Mention: Sabrina Kiryakoza & Megan Renaud All-Region: Ella Sikorski, Amanda Vushaj
Athletics Plans are in place for Regina High School’s Diane Laffey Athletic Complex! For more information or to get involved, contact Mary Treder Lang, President, at mtrederlang@reginahs.com
Congratulations to our very own Athletic Director, Ms. Emily Frikken '09, for being elected Athletic Director of the Year in our region! This honor is well deserved, and we are so grateful for all of the support she has shown our school and Athletics department. Thank you for all you do Ms. Frikken!
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New Teacher Alumna Deanna Hammes ‘83 We are pleased to have our alumnae back here at Regina! Welcome Deanna Hammes Class of 1983 Hello Alumnae! I received my undergraduate degree from Wayne State University (Liberal Arts majoring in Psychology) 1992, I earned my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Detroit Mercy (1997). I worked in East Detroit for four years at the secondary level teaching Special Education in a self-contained classroom with EI, EMI and CI students. I worked in Detroit at Barber Magnet Middle School. I then left and went to L’Anse Creuse High School North were I taught English for 19 years before ending my career as the At-Risk Coordinator for our building working with impoverished, low-income, and academically challenged students and their families. In my spare time, I am an active gardener and landscape designer; I enjoy oil painting landscapes as well as boating scenes, and I design jewelry. I spend a lot of time on the water with my boyfriend, Andrew, and attend as many of his competitive sailing regattas as possible. I enjoy travel and most recently went to the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and Ireland. We are hoping eventually to buy a home in Scotland or Ireland in a few years. My passions are reading, fiction writing and spending time with family and friends.
New Teacher Alumna Shelby Bobowski ‘15 We are pleased to have our alumnae back here at Regina! Welcome Shelby Bobowski Class of 2015 Hi again sisters! If we have not met, my name is Shelby Bobowski, Class of 2015. While, I was sad to leave the Alumnae position, I am happy to finally be in the classroom here at Regina! Even though this is only my first semester as a teacher, I know this is where I belong. Being in the classroom, I am constantly reminded of my time here at Regina. Oh, how things have changed - but for the better for our current Saddlelite sisters! I have found a deep appreciation for everything teachers do on a daily basis. I am not only a teacher - I am a counselor, mediator, coach and a sounding board. I am glad to have found a career where work, does not feel like “work”. Regina is about the sisterhood and community, and I’m so thankful I get to be a small part of it! After Regina, I started at Adrian College then transferred to Northwood University where I obtained my Bachelors of Business Administration. I am currently back in school working towards my Masters in Education through Concordia University, with a graduation date set for spring 2024! Not only am I back in school, but I also coach volleyball competitively at Legacy Volleyball Club and here at Regina. I am recently engaged, and we planning our wedding for October 2024! When I am not working, coaching, or planning a wedding, I enjoy spending my time with my family and friends, my dog Bailey, traveling the world and reading the latest book! I recently traveled to Europe for the first time, and Scotland has my heart! I am grateful to have a career at Regina, and be a part of this amazing community. I hope I can continue to be the best version of myself for my students, athletes, coworkers, family and friends. As always: Once a Saddlelite, Always a Saddlelite. Godspeed!
Alumnae Spotlight
Carolyn Thomas Murphy ‘64 Carolyn is a tour guide employed by Watermark Journey in Annapolis, Maryland. She has earned Volunteer of the Year at Historic Annapolis, which is a non-profit organization. Carolyn lives in Bowie, Maryland and is a member of two volunteer groups. She is the editor of the Bowie-Crofton Garden Club newsletter and the City of Bowie Green Team’s Natural Resources subgroup. She is a paid 18th century colonial tour guide in Annapolis and a volunteer docent at two historical homes. She has also been an independent Avon Representative for seventeen years. Carolyn believes the education she received at Regina High School was of such a high quality, that she received wonderful opportunities without a college degree, until 1989, when she earned a Bachelor’s Degree. She has worked in various positions in the United States Postal Service since graduating high school. She decided to become a lifetime member since she is embarking on 60 years since her graduation, in 2024! Carolyn’s daughter and her family live in South Australia. She was finally about to visit this past summer.
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Alumna Baptism God bless Cosette Marie Wolnerman! Regina High School was privileged to hold its first ever sacrament in the school chapel for a loving and loyal alumna, Bea Wolnerman '10. Congratulations Wolnerman family!! #ReginaMundi
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“It was such a wonderful and special day. Truly an honor. Thank you again for the opportunity and your generous hospitality!” Bea Wolnerman '10.
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Crown Legacy League This program began in the fall of 2021, This year, we have forty members! The Mission: To promote leadership and legacy inspired by a culture of philanthropy. The Crown Legacy League is open to all incoming Regina High School seniors. As the journey as a Regina student ends, the journey as a Regina Alumna just begins. The Crown Legacy League hosts workshops throughout the year led by select Regina alumnae and their colleagues. These workshops cover life skills pertaining to networking, financial planning, public speaking, and transitioning to college. This is an opportunity to meet and be mentored by accomplished Regina alumnae at different events and workshops throughout the year, culminating in an inspirational luncheon in the spring. As a member of the Crown Legacy League and in honor of the founding year of Regina High School, each senior is asked to commit to donating $19.56 per year for (5) years. Donations would occur senior year at Regina continuing for four years post-graduation, thus establishing their legacy and making a difference to Regina students!
Anna Bulczewicz ‘03, gives a presentation about her “Regina Girl”
Alumna, Dr. Pamela Zarkowski ‘71, shares her journey from Regina to U of D Mercy!
The featured Alumnae mentors include Helen Maksym Hicks ‘74, Linda Strussione ‘78, Dr. Pamela Zarkowski ‘71, Anna Bulczewicz ‘03, Mariana Muskovac and Nicole Bordo ’19. We are so thankful for the support of our alumnae!
Alumnae Reunions
Alumnae Reunions
The class of 1963 enjoyed their 60th in September at Alibi in Troy. The class of 1968. These lovely young ladies had their reunion in September here at Regina. They gathered in the chapel for a prayer service and picture!
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The Class of 1968 had various memories to share on their special day! They had a tour of Regina and learned that the pews and religious artifacts in the chapel were from our original location in Harper Woods. Here are a few words of wisdom and reflection from the class of ‘68! I’m glad my parents decided it was good for me to get a good Catholic education at such a good school. I’m glad the school is still going strong.
- Debbie Dreyer What a wonderful experience Regina has been for me! How would I ever have met the incredible women who are my friends today.
- Judy Kirouac Hart I think what influenced me most from our four years at Regina was the emphasis on education and friends I made.
- Deb DeHayes Kraft I do believe that Regina helped me develop an inner strength through God to accept the challenges and difficult times in my life with grace and prayer. AND to truly appreciate all the accomplishments and joys in my life with sincere gratitude and love.
- Franca Simone Gelle Respect and resilience Everlasting friendships Grateful for my education Independence and leadership Nurturing our bodies and souls Ambitious and amazing women we are today
- Janet DeJonckheere
Alumnae Reunions: 1972 & 1983
The class of 1972 has a reunion annually. What a commitment to sisterhood! In October, they enjoyed a luncheon at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club.
It was a beautiful day filled with fun and friendship! We had a great turnout and lots of smiles! These ladies are the best!!! The class of 1983 had its 40th reunion in August along Lake St. Clair at the VFW Bruce Post in St. Clair Shores.
Save the Date! Blue and White Gala Valentine Distillery November 2, 2024 Marissa Ruggirello ‘13 & Lauren Ruggirello ‘15
Alumnae and Friends! Katie Marcil Fox ‘83 and friends
Board Member, Rosanne Bommarito Brugnoni and friend.
In October, Regina hosted the Blue and White Gala! The event was held at the Valentine Distillery in Ferndale. It was a fun evening for all. We are blessed to have such an amazing community of alumnae, staff, students, and supporters who love Regina and believe in our mission.
Janice LaMothe ‘77, Board Member, Lisa Ruggirello, current parent, Dani Catana and friends!
In Memoriam Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Gertrude Kuhn Kowalski ‘60
Patricia Stumb Kotcher’62
Ann Tomaszewski ‘84
Elizabeth Dulcamaro Kamen ‘92
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We publish the names of those who have passed away during the past year. This list only includes the names of Alumnae that have been reported to the Alumnae Office. If you would like to add a name to our Memorial Book, please contact us. We make every attempt to include all the information available to us.
Alumnae Updates Pearl Bommarito Schultz ‘61 I still playing tennis and have 5 grandsons. Hope and Happiness for everyone. Donna Mihelich Valente ‘63 Graduated college in 1967. Taught junior high students in Catholic Schools for 43 years! Both granddaughters also graduated from Regina (Jaime and Jennifer) Constance Esper-Kanze ‘67 Finally retired from Healthcare after 50+ years! Mary Giacchina Gallaway ‘67 Retired teacher and grandma to twin girls! Diane Kunath Urban ‘68 Craig and I celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary with a vacation with our family to East Jordan this summer.; it was the best gift!
Chris Kelly Perlin ‘70 Retired in 2016 Currently President of Assistance League of Amador Valleyphilanthropic nonprofit corporation. Pamela Zarkowski ‘71 Hello to the Class of 1971! Join the Alumnae Association Antoinette (Toni) Nader Monastiere ‘72 Certified lifeguard with the Red Cross Vacation Bible School Teacher Board President Somerset Swim Club Cindy Guzik Cendrowski ‘73 Retired! Susan Bohen Setter ‘73 I enjoyed walking in the sunshine on Marco Island during Covid, reflecting and hoping for the future. This year I am traveling with gal pals since the passing of my husband four years ago. My travel through Israel was an amazing walk through history, Rome, Greece and Spain were beautiful and I also wen to a dude ranch with two of my grandchildren! I am truly blessed and grateful! Have a wonderful 2023-2024!
Diane celebrating her 50th Anniversary with a family vacation
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Alumnae Updates Mariann Calcaterra ‘74 Retired 2015 Married 2023
Marie Anuszkiewicz McCarthy ‘85 Love to travel, enjoy cooking and time with family and friends. Karen Kudla Tanner ‘91 I Married for 17 years Two boys ages 15 &11 Teacher for 26 years; Hamtramck Public Schools, 22 years at Kosciuszko Middle School. Shelley Paulisin ‘91 Pharm D. Pharmacist
Mariann on her wedding day
Catherine Hojna Kauflin ‘80 I am happily retired since 12/21 after working over 40 years in various nursing homes in the culinary and nutrition services department. I am blessed to be happily married 41 years to Ken.
Kathy Miller Duggan ‘97 Excited that my daughter, Anna, Class of 2027 is a freshman at Regina!
Lily Defelicis Gues ‘82 I now have three granddaughters. I have been happily married for 38 years. Susan Bohen Setter ‘73 I enjoyed walking in the sunshine on Marco Island during Covid, reflecting and hoping for the future. This year I am traveling with gal pals since the passing of my husband four years ago. My travel through Israel was an amazing walk through history, Rome, Greece and Spain were beautiful and I also wen to a dude ranch with two of my grandchildren! I am truly blessed and grateful! Have a wonderful 2023-2024!
Kathy and family on vacation in Rome
Jill Miller Koterba ‘78 I have retired and am enjoying time with my husband. Our children are both married and we enjoy spending time with them and our grandchildren at our lake home.
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Alumnae Updates Renee Wieczorke Wolf ‘98 I have a 22 year career at Stellantis as an HR director. I have 2 children; one a Regina student and a niece (Madison Corder pictured) graduating in 2024.
Shelby Bobowski ‘15 I am a teacher at Regina!
Welcome back to Regina Shelby!
Ryanne Braun ‘15 I finished law school and passed the bar on my first attempt in 2022. Now I am a practicing attorney in family law in Chicago.
Renee with her niece Madison and daughter.
Nicole Warner Griffore ‘00 I am married with three kids; Russell 15, Sofia 13, and Luke who is 9. I currently teach 8th grade at St. Mary‘s School in Mt. Clemens. Congratulations Ryanne!
Jacqueline Paredes ‘13 I have my MBA. Married David Thumser in October 2022. Honeymoon in Spain and going to London in 2023.
Alana LaRue ‘20 BBA Finance, 2023-Northwood University MBA (expected) -2024 President (22-23) Finance Assn@Northwood University Finance Award Winner-BBA Class ‘23
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How You Can Help Your Class Win
March Plaidness
Step 1: Reach out to your classmates to ensure they know when the competition is: March 1-15! Step 2: Make a video encouraging your classmates to participate in the competition March 1-15th Step 3: Encourage your classmates to support this effort and make a donation. Step 4: Become a matching donor! Challenge your classmates to meet a certain goal.
CAREER DAY Wednesday, March 6 - 8AM to 12PM Regina High School
Are you a current Alumna with an interesting career? We need you! Please let me know if you are interested in sharing your career with the next generation of Saddlelites! Hands-on and/or interactive sessions are encouraged to engage our students! Contact me at smillett@reginahs.com 586-585-0500 ext 230
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