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Cretin-Derham Hall ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Cretin-Derham Hall ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 CatHOLIC | ACADEMIC | LEADERSHIP | COMMUNITY | SERVICE | DIVERSITY | EQUITY The Cretin-Derham Hall Mission Cretin Derham Hall is a Catholic, co educational high school, co sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, committed to Christian values and academic excellence in grades nine through twelve. We will educate young men and women of diverse abilities, cultures and socio economic backgrounds for opportunities in post secondary education. VALUES CatHOLIC A conscious focus on Judeo/Christian traditions and Gospel values and Catholic doctrine as understood, celebrated and lived in the Catholic Church. Within a community of faith, we explore our relationship with God through worship, prayer, study and service promoting the dignity of each individual to insure and care for the common good. ACADEMIC The process of imparting an identified curriculum for the purpose of preparing students for opportunities in post-secondary education. LEADERSHIP Provide an environment in which students learn about, develop and exercise the skills necessary to positively affect their community. COMMUNITY A body of diverse and inter-related individuals who support, care and respect each other and seek to demonstrate these values in society. SERVICE A commitment to ministry within the church, school and community at large to develop a sense of stewardship. DIVERSITY A conscious focus on and a shared responsibility to understand and respect the differences in abilities, religions, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds of school, community and society. EQUITY A conscious focus on and a shared responsibility for the development of a gender fair environment. Gifts reflected in this report were received from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication. If we have omitted, misplaced or misspelled your name, please accept our apologies and contact the Development Office at Cretin-Derham Hall at (651) 696-3309, or email [email protected]. Note: In most instances, the names of Derham Hall alumnae appear alphabetically in this publication according to their maiden names. Credits: Mary Sweeney Photography | Michael Murray Photography Letter from the President Dear CDH Community, I would like to take this opportunity to summarize many of the • The Guidance Office, with volunteer support from the Post significant milestones that were observed in the course of the last High School Committee of the Parents’ Association, conducted academic year: Jumpstart Your Future Day in January 2012 to help juniors get ready for the college search process and begin formulating • CDH mourned the death of Brother Michael Collins, FSC, who post-secondary plans. died on January 8, 2012. Br. Michael and Susan Oeffling, CSJ, served as co-principals of the newly-merged Cretin-Derham Hall. • Taizé Prayer services were conducted at CDH in observance of Advent and Lent. Plans are already underway for an Advent Taizé • Cretin-Derham Hall High School took the lead in conducting Prayer to be held on December 9, 2012. baseline concussion testing for hundreds of our student-athletes. • The 2011 Gemini, Cretin-Derham Hall’s yearbook, received • The Link Crew, 84 members strong, was out in force on 9th Grade honorable mention for theme development in Balfour Publishing’s Orientation Day in August 2012 to help 9th graders transition to annual competition honoring the nation’s top yearbooks. high school. • Thirty-two CDH students and two staff members traveled to Costa • CDH had an impressive showing in the annual Give to the Max Rica in March 2012 to study the rainforest environment and Day sponsored by GiveMN.org raising nearly $270,000 and placing participate in several service projects. 2nd in the day-long, statewide competition. • Teachers in the 9th Grade Values Symposium developed a • CDH launched its first online newsletter for parents/guardians, problem-based economics curriculum that challenged students e-Raider news. to set up two households for newly-arriving refugee families. • This year’s Justice Week focused on the Rights of Children to • The 55th Annual Les Farrington Best 100 Juried Art Exhibition, help raise awareness and suggest action steps to advocate for featuring the best 100 pieces of art submitted by area high school children’s rights. students, included nine pieces created by CDH students. • Cretin-Derham Hall's Library Media Center was chosen as one of • Senior Ian Reynolds founded CDH2O, a group dedicated to raising four private schools in the metro area by the American money to build wells in developing countries. Association of School Librarians' to host a tour group for the AASL National Convention held in Minneapolis. • In March 2012 banners were installed in the Activity Center depicting St. Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. John Baptist • Lexie Klaus ‘12 was selected in November 2011 as a KARE 11 de La Salle. Larger banners of the same icons were created for use Academic All-Star. in the Field House. The banners were dedicated to CDH chaplain Fr. • Cretin-Derham Hall was the site for the 12th Annual Suburban John Forliti ’54, who observed 50 years in the priesthood. East Conference Music Festival held in February 2012. The event, • The CDH Mock Trial team advanced as far as the Regional Finals in drawing more than 1500 student musicians, is one of the few such Hennepin County. festivals in the country. • The CDH Robotics team, Raiderbots, finished in 6th place out of 60 • The Climate Committee at Cretin-Derham Hall sponsored several teams at the FIRST Robotics Qualifiers in March 2012 and was one initiatives intended to foster a safe and supportive environment of 28 teams that participated in the championship competition for all. held in May at the University of Minnesota. • Senior Frankie McLeod was one of only 248 students chosen out • The CDH Science Olympiad team medaled in Experimental Design of nearly 1000 who auditioned statewide for the All-State and finished 6th in the Fermi Questions out of more than 30 teams Men’s Choir. that competed at the State Science Olympiad held at the University of St. Thomas in March 2012. - continued next page www.c-dh.org 1 Letter from the President - continued • Cretin-Derham Hall’s award-winning Theater Department scored • The field located on the corner of Hamline and Hartford, now another round of honors for its Spring Musical production of covered in artificial turf, includes two softball fields and is lined for Sweet Charity at the Annual Hennepin Theatre Trust’s SpotLight football, soccer and lacrosse. This upgrade, which was completed in Awards in May 2012. July, was made possible by an estate gift from Thomas Alexander ’57. • Senior Joseph Vanderwall earned the highest composite score • In May 2012 CDH was awarded the first DOUBLE RED AWARD from possible--a perfect 36--on the ACT college admissions and the Memorial Blood Center. placement exam. On average, less than one-tenth of one • In recognition of their extraordinary philanthropic support, the fine percent of all test takers earns a top score. arts building has been named the Susan and John Morrison Fine • The Girls Volleyball team and the Football team both advanced Arts Center; the activity center building has been named the James to State this year. Individual student/athletes advanced to State in and Julie Woulfe Activity Center; and the upper floor of the Albers Cross Country, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys Swim and Dive and Track Center has been named the Wayne Haag ’56 Science Wing. and Field. • Beginning this school year, all CDH students and faculty are using • In June 2012, executive secretary Ardys Pertz, retired following iPads as part of the educational experience. 38 years of exceptional service to Cretin High School and CDH. • And finally, the Advanced Placement scores for those students who • Social studies teacher Mary Robison was one of four finalists for took the AP tests last spring were reported to the school this past the Minnesota Independent School Forum’s Honor Teacher Award. summer. Of the 413 students who took the test, 302 earned a score of 3 or higher, which qualifies these students for college credit at • Several CDH scholars advanced to the Minnesota State National institutions of higher learning across the country. Even more History Day held at the University of Minnesota in April 2012. remarkable is that ALL of the students—68 of them—who took the • Sophomore Sophie Olund won 1st place for grades 7 through 9 AP Calculus test earned a score of 3 or higher. Congratulations to in the Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Contest. our AP students and especially to their teachers whose efforts helped enable these students to do so well. • Senior James Onwualu has been nominated for consideration as a 2013 U.S. Army All-American. This nomination recognizes Onwualu as one of the country’s top 400 high school football players. Sincerely, • Thomas Bakko ‘12, Nick Byron ‘12, Alex Evenson ‘12, Daniel Richard R. Engler Johnson ‘12, Jack Peirson ‘12, Richie Podvin ‘12 and junior Joseph President Warec all earned the Boy Scouts highest honor: Eagle Scout. 2 CRETIN-DERHAM HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 2011-2012 Board of Directors, Administration, Development and Alumni/ae Office, Volunteer Leadership Board of Directors Administration Volunteer Leadership Jeffrey ‘76 & Joan Domler Robert ‘51 & Carolyn Koemptgen James, Jr. ‘64 & Dianne Shiely Richard & Bridget Engler George ‘60 & Carol Lang Joseph, III ‘59 & Georgann Shiely Bridget Manahan ‘74, Chair Richard Engler, The President’s Advisory Kevin Dolan ‘91, Vice Chair President/Principal Council consists of men and Michael Esch ‘54 D. J. Leary ‘54 & Linda Wilson Leo ‘38 & Sarann Slattery Jill Pitera, Treasurer Lou Anne Tighe, women who care deeply about John, Sr.
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