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Catholic Memorial School e-Knightline January 15, 2011

Seniors still hear Haiti's call for help

In the coming weeks, Frank Theodat '11 and his classmates will continue to heed the call for those still in need in Haiti, one year after the earthquake, particularly children.

Frank Theodat '11 (left) with Brendan Shea '11 and Mr. Malionek at a planning meeting.

Calling his Senior Service project the "Called to Service Initiative," Theodat began planning his project long in advance of the earthquake's anniversary. Brainstorming ways he could help and get others in the school community to help, Theodat focused on a supply drive, which he and his classmates will organize in the coming weeks.

Gathering school supplies for two particular elementary schools in Haiti - one nearest the epicenter formed since the earthquake and one in the countryside - the students are calling upon every CM student to take part in the reconstruction of Haiti. Read more...

Donnelly named top speaker at Natick tourney

Mark Woodall '12, Richard Del Valle '11 and Kevin Donnelly '11. Photo: Steve Murphy '73.

Kevin Donnelly '11 was named "Top Speaker" at Natick High School's annual Holly Festival Speech and Debate Tournament. The team came in 4th place overall.Over a dozen others also received honors at the tournament. Click here to read the list of winners.

Welcome, Mr. Baidal

Mr. Cristian Baidal joined the CM faculty in early January, teaching French in Mr. Tracy's absence.

With a bachelor's and a master's degree from Paul Valéry University in Montpellier, France, Mr. Baidal has taught worldwide, most recently in Los Angeles. His foreign language teaching experience is in both primary and secondary schools settings, and he is fluent in Spanish and French. Mr. Baidal lives in Boston. We are happy to welcome him to the CM community.

CM Alumni: News and Notes

Join CM Alumni from the New York area at this February's NYC Alumni Reception. Learn more...

Christopher Major '84 (right) was recently promoted to

Fire Captain for the Somerville Fire Department.

Richard Montgomery '78 sends a shout-out to his classmates Bill Allen, in Georgia, and to John Aversa, "a dear friend."

After watching this year's CM Christmas Card online, Rob Smith '87 wrote, "Well done! All the best from Texas."

Ed Collupy '73 continues to be active in the retail business community and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Petroleum Convenience Alliance for Technology Standards (PCATS). He will also become the chair of Share the Blessings, a non-profit organization supporting clean water and education projects in Uganda.

Justin Sollis '07, a criminal justice major at Northeastern, aims to spend the summer working with those in need in Los Cerritos, Mexico. He is currently fundraising to pay his way there for a summer's worth of work with "Dryve." Read more...

Congratulations to Jerry Lydon '62, who writes, "Here is a picture of the official 'wheel dipping' in

Gloucester, MA at the conclusion of my Coast to Coast bike ride this summer. The trip started in Everett, WA and took 9 weeks (June 19 - Aug 21) and was 4400 miles in length. It was one of those 'bucket list' things I always wanted to do. We went through thirteen states and one province. It truly was a once in a lifetime experience."

Sebastian Courtney '08 is studying electrical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. This year he's specifically explored biomedical engineering, with hopes of someday applying his knowledge to prosthetics research.

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faith

Did you read CM Magazine's fall issue yet? What did you think? Send us your thoughts on the stories or consider submitting a reflection for our ongoing series on faith. You can also the digital edition online as well as last year's full Annual Report - click here.

This year's Fashion Show to offer "Blues to Bling"

Please join CM's Parents Council for "Blues to Bling," this year's Fashion Show, on March 13. The show promises an afternoon of high fashions, entertainment and good company at Moseleys on the Charles. It is the Parents Council's annual fundraiser to support CM scholarships.

The Parents Council is comprised of a group of volunteers dedicated to supporting the mission of Catholic Memorial School. The 2011 "Blues To Bling" Fashion Show committee would like to thank you in advance for your generous support.

Click here to RSVP for this year's Fashion Show!

Volunteers are still needed for this year's show. If you are interested in helping put together baskets, modeling, or any other volunteer positions, please come to our next planning meeting, January 19 at 6:30pm in Donahue Hall, or contact Nancy Jacob.

Saving stamps on 1,500 college applications

Each year, 150 seniors apply to an average of ten colleges and universities. In their wake over the years has been a paper and postage trail that has likely felled forests of good timber. But thanks to a new initiative by CM's Guidance Department, snail-mail submission of those applications has become a thing of the past.

Ryan Dumont '11 and Mr. Tegan.

Ryan Dumont '11 became the first senior in school history to submit all of his college application materials through the guidance department online.

Through specialized database software called Naviance, Dumont's applications went to Stonehill, UNH, UMass, Keane State College, Quinnipiac University, and URI with the click of a button this fall...[read more]

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