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2021-2022 CMH BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELLO CRUSADER ALUMNI & FRIENDS,
It has been a very rewarding year at Catholic Memorial! Our school
Kelly Cleary-Rebholz, Chair community rallied to return to the building in August of 2020 and remain
Michelle Gross, Chair Elect/Secretary in school throughout the year. We worked hard to protect the health of
Mr. Larry Brown, Treasurer Executive Committee our faculty, staff, and students. While we needed to adjust our plans – so
Bethany Bohmann much moved forward in a very normal way. We held socially distanced
Dr. Chris Fox ‘88 all-school Mass in the gyms each month, we hosted offsite retreats for the
Carlos Garces freshman and sophomore class and the first ever overnight retreat on
Rev. John Gibson campus for the seniors – which was wonderful! In addition to traditional
TJ Goedheer events, we added several fun new experiences – including Trunk & Treat
Monica Hocum ‘85 for elementary school students in the circle drive, Winterfest for students,
Very Rev. Dan Janasik ’97 CMH Career Day, Future Leaders Forum and the first annual Crusader Fest!
Glenn Kormanik 2020 did not slow down the Crusader community! We came together and
Kathy Lang delivered an amazing year for the students. You can be very proud.
John Paul Marchan ’98 Our strategic plan initiatives also moved forward amidst the COVID
Tom McInerny ’03 pandemic. We expanded our STEM programming and have once again
Michael McWilliams been named a School of Distinction in STEM by Project Lead the Way for
Jane Menheer ’83 an unprecedented fourth year! We enhanced support services in the
Tammie Miller Academic Resource Center (ARC) and created a new partnership with
Susan Nelson, Archdiocesan Representative Christian Family Solutions on campus. Sometimes it is good for students
Eric Oechsner to talk to another trusted adult who can help them manage the ebbs and
Dan Plas flow of life that can challenge us all. Christian Family Solutions provides
Michael Sarner ’91 important services that assist parents in helping their children while
Dr. Suzanne Schmidt keeping them in school.
Mark Tomchek ‘89 As alumni we invite you to be part of the excitement at Catholic Memorial.
Rev. Matthew Widder You can become involved as a volunteer on our various committees or
help plan our events. If your company is able, we would love to talk with
2021-2022 ADMINISTRATION you about the amazing experience our business partners are having with
CMH interns focused in business, engineering and computer science. You
Donna Bembenek, President could also help with Career Day in March. You may have expertise to offer
Laura Anderson, Principal as a coach – whether for the Robotics team or one of our many athletic
Steve Plechaty ’74, Dean of Students teams. The opportunities to get involved are endless.
Dawn Keller, Chief Financial Officer And, while there are many ways to get involved, one of the most important
Angela Cooper, Director of School Advancement ways to help is to spread the word about our wonderful school to
Matt Bergan ’02, Director of Athletics prospective families. We work hard to invite as many as possible to join
Cindi Petri, Director of Campus Ministry our community by sending their own children to CMH. We know it is an
Fr. Mark Niehaus, Chaplain important investment and hope you will consider sharing our story in your
social networks and on social media. You can help write the next chapter
Contact the Advancement Office to help stop duplicate – and another rewarding year for our students. Thank you.
and undeliverable mail by updating your address. Our Lady of Memorial, pray for us!

For information about making a donation, setting up Donna Bembenek
a scholarship, or sponsorship, please contact the President
Advancement Office at 262-542-7102. PS: Please consider leaving your own legacy at CMH with an estate gift to
the Caritas Society.
ON THE COVER: Members of the Class of 2021 Learn more at https://catholicmemorial.myplannedgift.org.

From Left: Logan Flanagan, Adeline Lomen, Ashley 601 E College Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186 | 262-542-7102
Hernandez, Evelyn Barta, Patrick Dugan, Nora Ibach, www.catholicmemorial.net | alumni@catholicmemorial.net
Olivia Moroney, Jacob Neaves, Nahli Smith

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