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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” To some, this is a criticism. For CMH, it is a powerful
statement of how and why we are experiencing great success. Compared to when I first became a student in
the eighties, and then returned eight years ago as president, CMH continues to transform as we strengthen
the foundation upon which we were built and renew our facilities and resources to ensure an even brighter
future.

Starting in the summer of 2014, physical changes to the CMH facilities began to take place thanks to the
success of the Crusading for Excellence Campaign efforts and the generosity of many donors. The glass block
on the front of the building was replaced with windows that cast natural light into the building. We replaced
331 of the original lockers and have installed air conditioning throughout the entire building. The green-tinted
gravel and dirt in the valley is now synthetic turf. The library has been transformed into the Czarnecki Family
Academic Resource Center which is also home to the Counseling Department and the Taugher Family
Campus Ministry Center. The creation of the Innovation Wing now provides academic spaces for our students
to engage in active learning while using our trademarked design-thinking process Memorial Propel. Daily
schedules include Student Growth Plan mentoring, an interdisciplinary essay, and a Catholic Service Learning
Project. My, how things have changed!

At CMH, we don’t pursue change merely for change’s sake. We still hold close to our founding as a living
memorial to 29 fallen servicemen and their sacrifice for ideals greater than one’s self. We still celebrate our
Catholic faith through prayer, sacrament, and servant leadership. We still make sure that through coursework
and extra-curriculars, CMH students are among the country’s best prepared for college and careers.

It is remarkable to see the generosity of the CMH family continue to grow each year. Thank you for sharing
your faith, your support, and your belief in the future of Catholic Memorial High School. We do our very best
to make sure that this report is accurate. If there is an error, please let us know so we can improve our accuracy
next year. If you have not been back to visit recently, please know that you are always welcome.

Our Lady of Memorial, pray for us!

Very Reverend Paul B. R. Hartmann, ‘84 3
President

Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki and Fr. Paul at
Catholic Schools Week Mass on January 29, 2016.