Welcome New Staff

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We are proud to welcome and announce new staff members who joined our Laker family this school year.

(L to R) Sandra Wydra, Elementary; Jim Wilson, Secondary Resource Room Assistant; Kristen Suran, Elementary Resource Room; Martha Soraruf, Elementary Art; Christopher Snarey, Middle Schoool Teacher/Interventionist; Garrett Schaller, Elementary & Secondary Gym; Susan Miller, Secondary Math & English; Daniel Liedel, Secondary Math & English; Mikayla Kenny, Secondary Resrouce Room Assistant; Michele Hodge, Pre-Kindergarten; Katey McGowan, Kindergarten Aid; Sara Carrico, Kindergarten Aid; Rosemary Bloomer, Grade 6 & Secondary Art; Shannon Bellomo, Director of Marketing & Communications.

Congratulations to these staff members who achieved major milestones in dedication and service to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School.

26 Years Kathleen Lewis

20 + Years Lynn Michelle Metzoian Barry Johnson Christine Ferguson Scott Lewis Mary Cottrell Janet A Gerula

15 + Years Anne Broderick Michelle Robak Ross Kim Dalley Dawn Stoutenburg 10 + Years Terry Zaleski Stephanie Swearingen Ann Marie Chambers

Donna Piot Nichole Campbell Kim Di Dio Ellie Kotulis Mary Kase Artha Horowitz Tim Smith

5 + Years Caroline Sawicki Ashley Sumner Jamie Rodriguez Vicki Asai Colleen Olin Leah Preston Meghan Montemurri Daniel Kennedy

Director of Student Services Named Amazing Catholic Educator!

Our Lady of the Lakes' very own, Kitty Farkas, was awarded the Amazing Catholic Educator award by the Catholic Foundation of Michigan in 2021. Per the Catholic Foundation, this award "recognizes teachers, specialists and administors across the Archdiocese of Detroit who are creating a school culture that is proudly Catholic, academically excellent, accessible to all, and sustainable for the future." Mrs. Farkas was nominated by colleagues, students and parents. We couldn't be more proud!

Oll CREATEs NEW AdvANCEmENT dEpARTmENT

Ashley (Stolarski) Sumner Director of Advancment & Alumni Relations 248-623-0340x3 advancement@ollonline.org

While Ashley (Stolarski) Sumner is not new to Our Lady of the Lakes, her newest role began in the fall of 2020 as the Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations in a newly established department.

During her time here at Lakes, Mrs. Sumner has worn many hats, from student to teacher, coach of multiple sports and being able to connect with our network of alumni. She became a Laker in 1992 when she started Kindergarten. After 13 years, she graduated from Our Lady of the Lakes High School in 2005. As a student, she was a member of Student Council, NHS and played Varsity basketball, volleyball and softball. After graduating, she attended Michigan State University and returned to OLL in the fall of 2012 to begin her teaching career.

Mrs. Sumner is beyond excited to be a part of this new expansion here at Lakes.

"There are great things happening at Our Lady of the Lakes. Even though we have always been working to advance the school, now more than ever, we are working to execute each and every avenue to ensure a bright future for the Laker community." - Ashley (Stolarski) Sumner

Sponsor an OLL Student Through Scholarship!

We, here at Our Lady of the Lakes strive for excellence and affordability and wish to provide an education to all who seek it. We appreciate our families investment in their child's education and wish to make that process as easy and painless as possible. Through our various programs, generous donors, and faith-filled community, we are devoted to finding every opportunity to welcome each student to our school.

If you would like to donate and or fund one of our Laker High School Scholarships, please reach out to advancement@ollonline.org or scan the QR code to donate directly to OLL's Anchor Annual Fund. Laker Leadership Scholarship Laker Legacy Alumni Scholarship

Become an OLL Sponsor?

We provide many ways for our community to support Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School. One way we help to bridge the gap between what tuition covers and actual school costs is due to our generous sponsors. If you would like to become an OLL Sponsor for Athletics (Laker Anchor, Laker Platinum, Laker Gold, Patron Sponsor) or any of our Advancement Events, including, but not limited to, Golf Outing, Auction, Tuition Angels Race & Oktoberfest, please reach out to advancement@ollonline.org or call 248-623-0340 x 3.

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"We are so thankful for the Laker community and teachers that support our family. We are blessed to have such dedicated teachers who care so

much about our boys. It truly is a family."

- The Carrico Family

"Mrs Wydra is spectacular! She is the most understanding, compassionate, giving, hard working, organized, fun, caring, and devoted teacher just to name a few! She is on top of everything and never misses a beat! She truly cares about her students and she gives them strength to get to the next level in their education. Her attention to detail does not go unnoticed. She is a true asset to our school and we could not have had a better year." - The Herder Family

"We’d like to thank Mr. Liedel for everything he does to make his classes interesting and relevant, especially with the challenges of the pandemic. We appreciate that he has taken an interest in our Jenny and encouraged her involvement in media studies. " -The Nolan Family "Mrs. Horaney has continuously gone above and beyond to ensure that our daughter succeeds both academically and spiritually. Our family could not have asked for a better teacher for our daughter during her first year at Lakes. " -The Glynn Family "Ms. Montemurri has instilled a love of learning in my daughter and she would love to be as good of a teacher as her when she grows up. Daily, she is amazing me with how much she has learned. " - The Gray Family

"My family and I are are so thankful for all the dedication, support, understanding, and LOVE the PreK teachers and staff have given our son. They have handled the craziness of Covid with grace and positive attitudes and I appreciate the adjustments they’ve had to make in addition to their 'regular' day-to-day responsibilities!! God bless our teachers!!!! "

-The Dobias Family "We wanted to express our appreciation for how caring, thoughtful and positive the team of Middle School Teachers are. Mrs. Darmofal, Mrs.

Kase, Mrs. Ross and Mr. Snarey are especially in our prayers. Thank you all for your dedication!"

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mulTi-GENERATiON lAkERs

Joseph Hoover '78, Susan (McMahon) Hoover '78, Sara (Hoover) Carrico '05, Michael Carrico '05, Nolan Carrico '32, Cade Carrico '35, Hunter Carrico & Luke Carrico

Jeff Wise '72, Katey (Wise) McGowan '00. Raegan '30, Morgan '31, & Carter '34, Lindsay (Wise) Bastian '02, Andrew Bastian '02, Levi '30, Lucy '32, & Lincoln '35, Jessie Wise Bastian '04, & Ben Bastian '06 Nichole (Allsteadt) Campbell '90, Samantha Campbell '12, Charlie Campbell '14, Renee Campbell '15, Mary Campbell '17, Alex Campbell '21, & Isabelle Campbell '34

Joyce (Puddy)Felice '68, Jenna Felice '97, & Jordan Mamola '28 John Dean '72, Heather (Dean) Pusta '97, Mathew Pusta '33, Maeve Pusta '35, Meara Pusta '38