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In this issue: Alum plays hockey for U-M, says NDP gave irish him confidence, open mind SAJEL plus: Grad says an interest Frank Migliazzo in science and a desire to help those in need Shannon Murphy were keys to career Amanda Fazi choice. Future doctor says Notre Dame Mike Shires also a big part of her Michael Kurowski academic success. School improvements Irish news Alumni notes fall 2015 Permit 615 Permit Royal Oak, MI Oak, Royal PAID Pontiac, MI 48340 MI Pontiac, U.S. Postage U.S. 1300 Giddings Road Giddings 1300 Non Profit Non Notre Dame Preparatory School Preparatory Dame Notre 15 CONGRATULATIONS, NATHAN MYLENEK! WELCOME TO STATE CHAMP! A WORLD OF (See page 6) EDUCATION NOTRE DAME: Only Catholic school in the U.S. with the three main International Baccalaureate academic programs. More information at ndpma.org International Baccalaureate PLANNED GIVING IS ANOTHER WAY TO CONTRIBUTE Over the last 65 years, the Marist Fathers and Brothers have touched the lives of more than 11,000 students and their families. The ability to continue their mission is dependent on the support of parents, grandparents, alumni and friends who believe that Catholic education remains an important ministry of the Church. Studies show that 40% of Americans give to charitable causes during their lifetime, but only 9.6% include their favorite charities in their wills. A simple statement such as “I bequest X% of my estate to Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy” can go a long way in ensuring the future of our school. Contact Andy Guest ’84 (NDHS) in the advancement office at 248- 373-2171, ext. 1, (or [email protected]) if you have any questions. CONTENTS Fall 2015 Volume 8, No. 2 irish IRISHIRISH is a magazine devoted to the alumni and friends of Notre Dame Preparatory, Notre Dame, Oakland Catholic, Pontiac Catholic, St. Michael and St. Frederick schools. It is distributed free of charge. For more information, please see the alumni section of Notre Dame Prep’s web site at www.ndpma.org/alumni. DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS CONTENTS Beth Campbell EDITOR 6 IRISH NEWS Mike Kelly ’73 (NDHS) Get the latest about NDPMA and alumni. CONTRIBUTORS 8 CONFIDENCE AND OPEN MIND Beth Campbell University of Michigan senior says Notre Dame gave him confidence and an open mind. Andy Guest '84 (NDHS) Scott Lockhart '98 (NDP) 12 SCIENCE AND FAITH Fr. Leon Olszamowski ’65 (NDHS) Grad says an interest in science and a desire to help those in need were keys to career IRISH is published twice yearly choice. Future doctor says Notre Dame was a big part of her academic success. (spring and fall) by the Notre Dame Alumni Association. 16 TOP ADVISOR Notre Dame alum earns recognition from financial publication. The magazine’s address is: 1389 Giddings Road 20 TALENT AND REPUTATION Pontiac, MI 48340 Michael Kurowski '12 (NDP) credits Notre Dame for helping him make good first, second 248-373-2171 and beyond impressions. [email protected] ndpma.org 22 JAZZED ABOUT NOTRE DAME School principal in Kentucky says Notre Dame played a huge role in who he is today and why he works in education. 29 ROAD TO EXCELLENCE Head of school says in just a short time Notre Dame has come very far. But there still is much to do. Like us! Use your smart-phone 24 ALUMNI NOTES & INFO QR code scanner app to be Find out what your classmates are up to. connected instantly to the NDAA Facebook page. Contact us: Advancement Office - Alumni Director Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy Advertise 1389 Giddings Road in IRISH? Pontiac, MI 48340 Are you interested in 248-373-2171 - ext. 3 advertising to nearly Fax 248-481-6037 14,000 of your fellow [email protected] www.ndpma.org/alumni alumni and friends? Place an ad in an upcoming IRISH. Contact Mike Kelly ’73 (NDHS) for more information and pricing: ON THE COVER: 2008 Notre Dame [email protected]. alum Sajel (Tremblay) Nuwamanya is studying to become a doctor. FALL 2015 3 ALUMNI OFFICE A WORD FROM YOUR ALUMNI DIRECTOR It’s hard to believe that I have an entire year under my belt as director gate at the Fr. Colin House at 5 p.m. Come enjoy of alumni relations. It seems like just yesterday I was writing all of you appetizers and a drink on the deck before heading excited about the future and filled with so much anticipation. The year to the game. The new lower division parking lot did not disappoint! So many wonderful things happened, but there is will open for parking, providing you an easy exit still so much work to be done. after the game. At 6:30 p.m. the alumni tent opens for dinner and I spent a lot of my time restructuring the alumni board, working fellowship. Reserved alumni bleacher will again be available during the with old and new members to move the board in a new direction. We are game. It’s sure to be a wonderful time! thrilled to welcome Scott Lockhart ’98 (NDP) as our new board chair. Last year’s first ever Alumni 5K Fun Run/Walk was a huge success Scott’s energy and passion coupled with his business sense is sure to lead and we look forward to it again on October 10 at 9 a.m. Whether you our new board in the right direction. We are still looking for new board walk or run, this family event is a great time to come back to campus. Keep members especially from Notre Dame Harper Woods. The board meets your eyes open for a registration link in the next alumni e-newsletter. five times a year and organizes alumni events. Let me know if you are Please do not hesitate to stop by and see me I would love to meet interested in getting involved we would love to have you. you! Don’t forget to share all of the wonderful things going on in your The Notre Dame Fund had a record-breaking year! Over $550,000 life. We love hearing from you. Hope to see you all very soon! was raised, crushing last year’s total by over $75,000. Alumni giving Irish blessings, reached an all-time high with an increase of 17% since the previous year. Thank you to all of the alums who gave; your support is very much appreciated. Beth Campbell Homecoming is right around the corner! We hope you all have Director of Alumni Relations your calendars marked for October 9. New this year is a pre-game tail- September 2015 Dear fellow alumni, Hello! Over twenty years ago, I was convinced to place a bet on Notre Dame Prep. As a public school kid, it was foreign territory to me. Father Leon and Father Strasz interviewed me, selling me on the idea for a school they had, as much as I had to sell them. Having two parents who attended parochial schools, an uncle that graduated from Harper Woods Notre Dame in 1970 (Mike Thielemans), a great uncle in Coach “Schy” Jerry Schypinski, who coached for many years at Notre Dame High School, and my mom’s cousin, Ronnie Schypinski, having graduated from NDHS, I had plenty of familial reasons supporting the bet I was placing. Many of my parents’ friends attended Notre Dame, which I have continued to learn many years after having graduated myself. The deal I made with my parents as an 8th grader was that if I did not like NDP, I could go back to public school at Christmas break. Well, over twenty years later, here I am writing you, and with the honor and pleasure to be the chair of your alumni board. For those of you I know, I look forward to catching up. And for those of you I have yet to meet, I look forward to seeing you around 1300 Giddings and learn- ing more about the experiences that were meaningful to you and how we can serve your desires to get involved in the future. The alumni board has embarked on planning an exciting year of activities for you, while simplifying what we want to achieve on your behalf and allowing for opportunities where you can get involved in the Notre Dame community. Our goal is to deliver high-quality events that allow you to re-engage with your alma mater, only growing in scope and frequency as involvement allows. For the next twelve months, we will deliver to you the following: • Homecoming, including a pregame tailgate, alumni barbeque and the second year of the 5K Fun Run • Make it Matter Day: service-oriented involvement • Graduation and the senior breakfast to welcome our newest alumni • Alumni Career Network featuring a Career Speaker Series Please do not hesitate to contact me to get involved. I am continually impressed with what Notre Dame Prep has become and with the plans it has for the future – all of which is only possible because of the shoulders of giants, our alumni, on which it has been built. Go Irish! Scott Lockhart Class of 1998 – Notre Dame Preparatory School [email protected] 4 IRISH SAVE THE DATE Notre Dame Homecoming Weekend: October 9-10, 2015 Pre-game tailgate, alumni tent, football game, 5K Fun Run Homecoming Weekend 2015 Friday, October 9 Pre-game tailgate at the Fr. Colin House: 5 p.m. Tent opens at 6 p.m. Varsity football vs. River Rouge High School: 7:30 p.m. Alumni Field, Notre Dame Prep, Pontiac FREE ADMISSION FOR ALUMNI AND FAMILIES! Alumni from Notre Dame Prep, Notre Dame High School, Oakland Catholic, Pontiac Catholic, St.