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A MESSAGE FROM
OUR LEADERS

Committed to Excellence

provided the tools needed to excel. Thanks to the generosity of many, we grew Donna
our endowment, furthering the long-term sustainability of Catholic Memorial. Bembenek

The heroic efforts of our faculty and staff combined with the dedication and President
hard work of our students and their families led to new levels of excellence for
our class of 2021. Last year, graduates were offered a record-breaking $18.9 Kelly Cleary-
million in college scholarships and three were national merit scholarship Rebholz
finalists. Together, with their classmates, they excelled on the stage – with
amazing and innovative approaches to the fall play, winter musical, and the Board Chair
spring showcase. The students also displayed tremendous resilience amidst new
protocols on the field - bringing home three more state championships. Most
importantly, our commitment to our Catholic faith and service never faltered.
Creative adjustments were made, and while treasured traditions looked a bit
different, they continued – including the all-school monthly Mass, Crusader Day
of Service, and class retreats.

This annual report features moments of inspiration and achievement from
our students, faculty, and community over the past fiscal year as told through
photos, infographics, stories, and data.

Thank you for partnering with us to educate young men and women of faith
who develop as leaders that serve the Church and the world. We are blessed to
work alongside all of you, the outstanding members of the Catholic Memorial
community, as we create and implement plans to achieve even higher levels of
excellence for the school we love.
Our Lady of Memorial, pray for us!

Donna Bembenek Kelly Cleary- Rebholz
President Chair of the Board of Directors

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