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Cathedral Golf Open

Cathedral Golf Open 2008 will be held
on Monday September 22, 2008
at Elkridge Country Club

John Boote, Chairperson

If you would like to volunteer or would like more information
contact Mary Miller, Development Office 410-464-4117

See pictures from the 2007 Golf Open!

Recent 2004 graduates
 Eddie Healy and Steele Stanwick
 pose for a picture
in their high school uniforms with
former coach
Mr. Joe Nolan

The School of the Cathedral is pleased to announce it has been awarded two grants this winter from The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation and the France-Merrick Foundation.

* A matching grant was awarded from The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation in the amount of $125,000 designated for the chiller portion of the new Heating and Ventilation System within the School of the Cathedral. For every dollar that the school raises for this project, the Knott Foundation will match with $2 (with a maximum grant of $125,000.)

* A grant in the amount of $100,000 was awarded from the France-Merrick Foundation which is designated for the Heating and Ventilation System.

Monsignor Robert A. Armstrong and Sr. Josephann Wagoner, SSND are pleased to announce that with the help of our Cathedral community, $5.3 million in pledges have been raised during the recent Capital Campaign for the needs of the school and the church. They are grateful to have the support of those individuals who contributed their time, talent, and treasure to fulfill these vital needs. The restoration and refurbishing of the two Cathedral pipe organs has been completed. The masonry work on the two Cathedral towers is complete and work is in progress on the stained glass windows.  

The Heating and Ventilation System has been installed throughout the school and work is in its final stages. This installation ensures that our school is a better steward of our environment.  The school is now more energy-efficient which will improve air quality for students and staff, and provide the climate and ventilation controls necessary to safeguard the ever-expanding technology in the computer lab and the classrooms. 

Due to the dedication of the parish and school community working together to achieve a common goal, our campaign was an incredible success. The community has provided a way for the students to continue to meet academic challenges and grow spiritually in an environment more conducive to learning. The completion of this project will support the School of the Cathedral in continuing its legacy of educational excellence as a premier school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Class of 2007 gifts “Mustang” mural to the school!  
The school’s newly elected sports mascot, the Cathedral Mustang, is now sketched and painted proudly on the rear wall of the gymnasium, courtesy of the Class of 2007. With its bold green and gold colors, this mural pays tribute to the true spirit of the School of the Cathedral. The mural compliments the padded stadium chairs with the Mustang theme, given by the class of 2006. The school community thanks Will Cole for his dedication and craftsmanship in completing this mural.

Eddies Market features the Cathedral Mustang Sandwich

Don’t forget! Eddies Market at Charles Street and Roland Avenue locations now offer our school’s signature sandwich, “The Cathedral Mustang.” Delicious Turkey Breast on a buttery croissant with Mayo/lettuce/tomato onion/ Swiss cheese!

Our alumnae experience new cultures abroad…


Jessica Ayd, Class of 1998
Peace Corps., Fiji

Jessica Ayd ’98 is currently a  volunteer with the Peace Corps in Fiji. For the past year she has been teaching computers and health at the largest secondary school in the country. Though she says teaching in Fiji is definitely challenging, it is also one of the most rewarding experiences she has had to date. She feels fortunate to have been assigned to a country as beautiful as Fiji, but assures everyone back home that she doesn't get to the beach that often. Aside from the beautiful setting, the Fijian people are extremely generous and hospitable. It took a while to adjust to the slow pace of the South Pacific lifestyle, but Jessica is learning to live in “Fiji time.” She encourages students to look into volunteer opportunities at home or abroad.

Elizabeth Knight ’95 shares her experience as a teacher abroad in the Peace Corps…

“In short, I was a secondary school English teacher in Severodonetsk, Lugansk Oblast, Ukraine (Eastern Ukraine) from 2003 to 2005. It was an absolutely amazing experience for me as I walked away with a wealth of new skills but more importantly, a profound new understanding of the commonality amongst people which crosses cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and religious divides. We are all far more the same in our daily routines not to mention, our hopes and dreams!  I am pretty sure that I learned 100 times more than I was able to teach my students, but being able to engage with them and 5 days a week to conduct conversational English classes was a joy, though not an easy one. The Peace Corps was a challenge that pushed me to my very limits but one I am forever grateful for. I was fortunate to make lifelong friends, connections which

I will never lose with families in Ukraine. I continue to return to Severodonetsk whenever the opportunity presents because, truthfully, thank you is never going to be enough, I need to do and say more to demonstrate my gratitude to the families, colleagues, and students that have changed my life. To date, I have been able to pursue my newfound interest in Ukraine in my professional career and hope to continue to do so for years to come.” Elizabeth recommends others try this wonderful teaching abroad experience.

Alumni...
Please let us know what you are doing!! You can email: mmiller@cmoq.org, enter news about yourself on the school’s website (www.schoolofthecathedral.org) or give us a call at 410-464-4117. We’d love to hear from you!

Greetings from the Office of Institutional Advancement!

The Office of Institutional Advancement celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, as it was established in 1991 to provide a vehicle for development and future planning. The goal of this office is to develop a "meaningful involvement" of people in our school's mission and vision for the future, which is to nurture and challenge our students in every way.

Our office publishes The Report Card, which is the school/alumni newsletter, 3 times a year.  We handle any alumni activities and reunions. We held our 2005 Alumni All Class Reunion Bull & Oyster Roast on October 8, 2005. Over 480 Cathedral alumni, parents, and friends enjoyed the evening. Our next All Class reunion will be in the year 2010.

Our most recent golf outing better known as the Cathedral Open was held on September 17, 2007 at Chestnut Ridge Country Club. Thanks go out to Mike Warner, John Boote, and Tony Unitas, our chairpersons, for hosting this event.

Each fall we have an Annual Fund Campaign for our school.  The funds generated directly help our present school students in many ways.  We are pleased to share that last years' campaign surpassed our goal due to the hard work of parent, alumni and student volunteers! Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement if you would like to contribute.

It is your help and involvement that enables the School of the Cathedral to thrive and uphold its high standard of education for young students of today and tomorrow. I hope you enjoy our website and encourage you to contact us if you have any questions!

Warm Regards,
Mary Suarez-Murias Miller '73
Director of Institutional Advancement

HISTORY OF THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT - contact us

The Office of Institutional Advancement (formerly known as the Development Office) was established in 1991 in order to provide a vehicle for development and for future planning. The office consists of a Director and an Assistant to the Director. There is also a Development Advisory Committee. Since its inception the Office has sponsored three alumni reunions. It publishes a school/alumni newsletter, The Report Card, coordinates the Annual Fund Campaign for the school, and many other alumni events. Other activities include the writing of grant proposals, gathering and maintaining school archives, sponsoring Grandparents and Special Friends Day, and the Cathedral Open, our golf outing. It continues to maintain a high profile for the school in the Community through public relations and promotional efforts. Alumni and friends can order Innisbrook gift products all year long and our school will receive credit and profit. The products are delivered directly to your home. This is such an easy way to help your school! When you go to the Innisbrook website, enter the number for Cathedral which is #104481. All funds raised by the Office of Institutional Advancement are used directly for school enhancements and teacher support.

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Class Agents are graduates of the School of the Cathedral who serve simply as a contact person for the Alumni Office with respect to class news or upcoming alumni events (i.e. Reunions)  

If you would like to be involved with your class as a class agent or a volunteer, call Bill Macsherry, Alumni Liaison Rep, class of '84, at 410-400-4970 or e-mail him wmacsherry@aol.com if interested.  (To obtain a list of the class representatives, please call the Office of Institutional Advancement 410-464-4117.)