The Reginite Spring 2024

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T H EREGINITE

Once a Saddlelite, Always a Saddlelite!

Members of the Class of 1974

Front row: Roseann Franchina ‘74, Sandy Ciccone ‘74, Loretta Palleschi ‘74, Patty Shermetaro ‘74, Angie Schaffarzek ‘74, Debbie Whalen Togger ‘74, Skathy Fachini Andersen ‘74, Carol Vandevoort Goodman ‘74, Middle: Mary Lou Carey ‘74, Agnes Dombrowski ‘74, Julie Berger ‘74, Back: Kathryn Nowicki Mieszczak ‘74, Sue Hirt ‘74, Penny Pate ‘74, Louise Gentry Balash ‘74, Marilyn Rozmus ‘74, Connie Bruneel Hennigan ‘74

Mary Treder Lang, CPA, CGMA President

Ann Diamond '94 Principal

Karen Forys Assistant Principal

Kyle Smith CFO

Elizabeth Cernava Rademacher ‘97 Senior Director of Advancement

Alison Batt Admissions Director

Lucy Bemiss ‘18 Marketing Director

Sheila Salloum Millett ‘83

Alumnae Relations Director Editor of The Reginite

Emily Frikken ‘09 Athletic Director

Rosemary Wagner Michels '04 STEM Director

Mission Statement

ReginaHighSchoolisaCatholiccollegepreparatory schoolintheFranciscantraditionofpeace,service,and respectforuniquedignityofeachperson.Reginais committedtoacademicexcellence,nurturingand guidance,andthemoral,intellectual,physical,and personalgrowthofyoungwomenwhofacethechallenges oftoday'sworld.

Ourmissionisembodiedinourschoolmotto:

Transforming girls into young women of faith and vision.

Upcoming Events

September 14, 2024

September 15, 2024

December 5, 2024

Eric Burson /Cara Smith Guidance Counselors

Winter, 2025

March 3-March 14, 2025

April 12, 2025

Powderpuff Game; Catholic Central High School

Mass & Brunch

Regina High School

Regina Winterfest/Alumnae Christmas Party

Regina High School

Trivia Night

Regina High School

March Plaidness Giving Challenge

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Regina High School

Nick Stann Campus Minister

Mary Treder Lang President

This year's Commencement exercise theme was “Say Yes to God’s Plan.” It is a perfect time for these graduates to say yes because they can change the world.

Regina and our community are healthier and more vibrant—we have the largest enrollment in over thirteen years! This remarkable progress is a testament to your unwavering support. Our emphasis in the coming year will be the state-of-the-art athletic complex and improvements to facilities and individual academic departments. Your intentional support to Regina continues to play a crucial role in providing a life-changing experience for our young women, the future leaders of tomorrow. We are excited about what lies ahead and appreciate your invaluable support!

With our deepest gratitude and Saddlelite Blessings, we thank each of you for your unwavering support. Your belief in our mission and dedication to our community makes Regina Saddlelite unique. Say yes!

Mary Treder Lang, CPA, CGMA President

Elizabeth Rademacher ‘ 97 Senior Director of Advancement

As a graduate of the class of 1997, I am so lucky to come home to a place that gave me so much! It seems like it was just yesterday that my classmates and I were getting ready to leave the halls of Regina High School. We were ready and prepared for the future because we, just like the girls here, had wonderful people in our corner to make sure we were ready to go out and become who God made us to be! From Sister Leanne to Nick Stann, we were very lucky to be loved by some of the best! I do not think I will ever forget the powerful words of our Powderpuff coach, Mr. Haines, who told us after our loss to Marian that “I understand what it feels to lose but you have faith, strength and courage and one game does not define who you are! Always have your faith and you will never lose!” Those words have always stayed with me!

I do not need to tell you all what a special place Regina is! To this day, some of my closest friends are Regina graduates. After I left Regina, I studied Elementary Education at the University of Detroit Mercy. At UDM, I realized the faith and guidance that I received at Regina was such a blessing! When I graduated, I soon realized that I was not meant to be a classroom teacher but I loved the world of fundraising. After I had my two children, Thomas 18 and Ella 16, I jumped into the world of helping people through development. I loved being able to raise money for causes that would deeply help people.

I am excited to be back at Regina and reconnect with you all! Regina is where legacy is formed, tradition is modeled and faith is taught. We all have so much to offer this next generation of Saddelites. I would love to see you at an event, school function and /or POWDERPUFF! I have heard this team is unstoppable this year!! Wouldn’t it be so amazing to have the stands full of Regina alumnae?!

My door is always open. Please stop by and see us. I will treat you some of the Regina FAMOUS chocolate chip cookies!!! The recipe is the same Ms. Mary Jo is still making them!

Saddelite Blessings,

Elizabeth Rademacher ‘97

P.S. In honor of graduation season and the beginning of Powderpuff training, I pulled out my very favorite graduation and Powderpuff photos!!!

We enjoyed shopping, reminiscing and painting at our annual Alumnae Christmas Party!

Diane Stihler Miller ‘60, Joann LoGreco Comito ’60, Janet Spanich Leze ‘60 and Mary Katherine Kirouac Robinson ‘65

Raffle Basket Time!

Back: Paula Lozentis Vokal ‘66, Ellen McGovern-Celestini ’66, Vicki DiGrande Granger,’66

Seated: Paula Kaczmarek ‘66 and Sheila Dill ‘66

Mary Treder Lang, President of Regina High School and new Alumna, Sabrina Kiryakoza ‘24

Diane Nader Dougherty ‘82, Kathy

Dubois Medley ‘82, and Judi Vespa ‘82

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Santa and some sweeties

Sophomore Day! Go Tigers!

Bogle & Emma Pasternak

����Class Colors: orange & black

��Song: Never Grow Up by Taylor Swift

��Mascot: Tigers

��Flower: Tiger lily

��Patron Saint: St. Therese of Lisieux

✏Quote: "Side by side or miles apart, sisters will always be connected at heart."

Rebecca

Vera Micakovic & Remy Mlcakovic

March Plaidness

Our 2024 March Plaidness Alumnae Giving Challenge took place March 115 and it was our most exciting challenge yet! This year, we had 40 classes participate and 412 individuals donate. Because of this amazing support, we were able to raise $24,667! This competition proved again that Saddlelites are fierce competitors, and we will come together to participate in something that always holds a special place in our hearts; Regina High School.

Several classes showed true dedication throughout the tournament, especially the classes of 1978, 2009, 1994, and 1996. However, 1994 came ready to play as they did not want to relinquish their title. The class of 1978 came close, but 1994 once again prevailed. They had 53 people donate for March Plaidness and were Champions once again!!!

We are beyond grateful to all those who donated to this competition. The Alumnae Association was able to award FOURTEEN scholarships of $1,500 with your generosity! We understand, as alumnae, the value of a Regina education and experience, and we are truly making a difference to those who are now walking in the same saddle shoes we did.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Congratulations again to the Class of 1994 who is this year's best plaid...that is until next year!!

Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt

The Alumnae Association held our annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 23, 2024! Since we had snowfall the night before, we were forced to move our festivities indoors. This is a community event and we had wonderful participation with over 70 “hunters” We had live bunnies, crafts, tattoos, a visit from a Disney Princess and, of course, the Easter Bunny! Fun times!

The Easter Bunny and friend, Princess Madrigal and friend, eggs and crafts!

Lacrosse:

Spring Sports

-6 players named to CHSL Honor Team

-10 players named to Macomb County Team

-Finished 3rd in the CHSL

Soccer:

(More accolades to follow, season just ended)

-5 players named to CHSL Honor Team

-District Champions – 8th consecutive year

-Finished 3rd in the CHSL

Spring Sports

Softball: (More accolades to follow, season just ended)

-4 players named to the CHSL Honor Team

-5 players named to All District Team

-Finished 5th in the CHSL

Junior Varsity

Spring Sports

Tennis:

-2 individual CHSL Champions

-5 players named to the CHSL Honor Team

-8 players named to Macomb County Team

-Finished 3rd in the CHSL

Track & Field:

-1 individual CHSL Champion

-1 individual Macomb County Champion

-4 MHSAA State Qualifiers

-14 athletes named to All Region Team

-2 total Macomb County Honors

-7 CHSL Honors

Celebrating our Alumnae

Celebratiing Our Alumnae

The class of 1974 was invited to celebrate their 50 years of graduation! Mass was presided over by Fr. Gembala from St. Malachy’s Parish. Each attendee was given a blessed commemorative pin to honor the occasion.

Breakfast Brief

Dot (Dorothea) Woodly Martin ‘66

Cathy Kirouac Robinson ‘68

Rita Perna Settimo ‘63l

Janet VanHeusden Herrgott-Flick ‘67

Janice Davis Sibert ‘67

Janet Spanich Leze ‘60

Lorraine Baldak Cremer ‘60

Marilyn Nennie Gaynor ‘60

Lenore Salvatore Kurek ‘62

Marlene Schindler Coscione ‘60

Diane Alter Marvaso ‘67

Madelyn Alter Zamora

Carole Harper Wiseman-teacher 1965-1980

Diane Stihler Miller ‘60

Kathleen Straske Nauts ‘60

April concluded with our first-ever Breakfast Brief! Members of the class of 1960-1969 were invited on campus for a “brief” update on the status of Regina. Alumnae were provided breakfast treats and took a tour of the Warren facility.

We plan to continue our Breakfast Briefs into our next school year. Classes will be invited in increments of five years.

Our Breakfast Briefs will be on Tuesdays: Classes ‘70-’74: September 24, Classes ‘75-’79: October 29, Classes ‘80-’84: November 19, Classes ‘85-’89: January 28, Classes ‘90-’94: February 25, Classes ‘95-’99: March 25, Classes ‘00-’05: April 29.

Senior Farewell : Legacy Moms and Daughters

At the celebration of our seniors, the graduating class of 2024 gathered with their Moms to honor the Legacy of Regina.

Seniors: Natalie Moncaleano, Sydney Upton, Anastasia Tomeczak, Mia Gentry, Keely Hudson, Gianna Switalski, AnnaLisa DiLegge, Madison Corder, Caroline Kravitz, Megan Renaud, Audrey Schena

Alumnae Moms: Melissa Kane Moncaleano ‘94, Ann McDonald Upton ’89, Amy Ostrowski Tomeczak ‘93, Kristen Schocker Gentry ’92, Charmaine Hudson ‘04, Rebecca Agostino Switalski ’92, Ann Marie Ciaramitaro DiLegge ‘00, Shelly Wieczorek Corder ’95, Amy O’Brien Kravitz ‘85, Andrea Aemens Renaud ’91, Kristin Piana Schena ‘90

Graduation Class of 2024!

Our CoValedictorians from left to right:

Natalie Moncaleano

Megan Renaud

Gianna Switalski

Greta Hellebuyck

Standing: Ryan Riley, Zamiya Moss, Gabby Fernandez

Seated: Allison Krass

Jayda Groth, Cora Kujawski

Hall of Fame

Bridget Clark Whitney ‘98 & Family Bob Artymovich & Members of the Golf Team

On June 12, we celebrated the outstanding legacies of our 2024 inductees at the 3rd Annual Regina High School Hall of Fame. Surrounded by current and former Saddlelites, inductees, family, and friends, many heartfelt stories were shared about our inductees' tremendous impact on the Regina community. With great gratitude, thank you to everyone who joined us to honor these inspiring individuals. For more pictures from the evening, click here: #LeadTheLegacy #EmpowerTheFuture #SaddleliteStrong

Casey Currey with Family & Friends 2005 State Champion Softball Team

We’ re Hiring!

Alumnae Relations Director

The Alumnae Director is responsible for creating and managing Regina alumnae. This includes maintaining communication – written and verbal with alumnae, planning and executing events. On occasion, it may require coordination and support of non-Alumni specific events. Other tasks and responsibilities as required may be requested.

As the Alumnae Director, you will be responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive plan so that alumnae operations are effectively and efficiently functioning. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position spearheads and coordinates efforts to assist the Advancement Department in facilitating a comprehensive and integrated Alumnae Relations program. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities is required. The candidate will be motivated by the mission of Regina High school and its impact on the families that we serve.

Admissions, Marketing, & Content Manager

Regina High School is hiring a talented and experienced Marketing Manager. This position manages the marketing and communications for Regina High School; school website, social media, press releases and school publications.

Position Overview

The Marketing Manager will develop and execute Regina High School's day-to-day communication and outreach. Specifically, the manager will support and promote all school departments, including, but not limited to, administration, advancement, admissions, alumnae relations, academics, counseling, athletics, parent groups, and student groups.

Contact President Mary Treder Lang at mtrederlang@reginahs.com or Senior Director of Advancement Elizabeth Rademacher at erademacher@reginahs.com for more information, or check the Archdiocese of Detroit Career Page at: https://www.aod.org/careers

Alumnae Updates

Stacy Caruso Lynch ‘98

Stacy is married with two children; Archer and Gemma. She is a hairdresser and color educator in East Grand Rapids.

Favorite memories are saddle shoes; decorating lockers, celebrating others; powderpuff; Ms. Gagnier’s English Class; general female empowerment and camaraderie at Regina!

Natalie

Kosnik Davis ‘04

Natalie is an Interior Designer She and her husband, Adam, have three sons: James, Luke and Andrew.

Susan Schweikhard Huskey ‘70

Susan is a retired RN . Her favorite Regina Memories:

“My entire four years at Regina were:

1) Often tough and challenging, 2)Delightfully wonderful and fun, 3)Have provided me with years of fond memories and friendships.”

Hannah Ratliff ‘11

“Hannah graduated from U of M with her Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing on May 4, 2024.” “She will be working Post Doctoral at U of M.” Cheers to Regina for preparing her for college!”

“She has Graduate Degrees from U of M and U of D Mercy.” Matthew Ratliff Father of Hanna

Alumnae Updates

Mary Kay Toutant Oravec ‘65

“We have enjoyed living in CA and cruising the world, including Europe and Australia, and will embark on our 31st cruise this year. I received by B.S. from Wayne State University in 1970, where I met my husband. We married in 1970 and just celebrated our 53rd anniversary. Our two married daughters have blessed us with five beautiful grandchildren. We have lived in CA since my husband‘s 1978 job transfer, Danvill 25 years.“

Melissa Gosur Schubert ‘88

Melissa is a Unit Chief and has been in law enforcement for over 20 years! She has worked for DHS and Interpol intelligence and is looking forward to retirement and moving into her next career of education. She has five children ages 28-14. Melissa‘s favorite Regina memories include lunch with friends, history and english classes and track. She remembers many wonderful times!t

Alumnae Updates

Donna Battani Madaus ‘76

Donna is retired and lives in St. Clair County. She has two children, Shane and Kevin. She also is excited about her grandson Trace born on 6/22/22. Her favorite Regina memory was Sophomore Day!

Victoria Schmidt ‘94

Victoria is married to Andy Wilson and they have a daughter Everly. She is a social worker. Her favorite Regina memories include chicken sandwiches in the cafeteria, actually, all the friends she made!

Janet VanHeusden Hergott-Flick ‘67

Janet and her husband Earl are enjoying retirement. She has two daughters and two grandchildren. Janet likes to read garden line dance and socialize. Her favorite Regina memories include: the senior trip to Washington DC, rolling their skirts, carrying red roses at graduation and the father-daughter dance.

Dorothea Woodley Martin ‘66

Dorothea retired from the Detroit Police Department. Her hobbies include: genealogy, parliamentary procedure, swimming, gardening and reading.

Vanessa Sauerberg Hereford ‘01

Vanessa is a physician for Trinity Health. She has two children, Kerstin 9, and Dylan, 6. Here favorite Regina memories includ Big Sis/Little Sis events; sophomore day and powderpuff.

Jennifer Engelhard Hanna ‘88

Jennifer is a social worker for Henry Ford. She has two children, Isabel and Luke who are 24.

Lifetime Member Spotlight Amanda Doolittle ‘04

Accomplishments

Amanda is a field applications specialist at Roche Diagnostic. She installed applications and validated new chemistry analyzers in hospital and medical laboratories in Michigan and Indiana.

Regina

“Regina prepared me to become a strong woman of faith, professionalism and being open to all ideas and opportunities in life.”

“I became a lifetime member to remain close and up to date with the Regina community.”

Free Time?

Amanda enjoys playing with her four year old black Labrador Retriever , trying various new crochet patterns, new cooking recipes going to concerts and spending time with family, boyfriend and friends.

Fun Facts

“I once gave a compliment to a gentlmen on his Red Wing jacket while at a coffee shop. I didn’t realize until he was leaving that it was Kirk Matlby of the Detroit Red Wings.”

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