Alumnae Spotlight

The Alumnae Hall of Fame Award

This award honors an alumna who lives the philosophy of Resurrection in her life.  This individual exemplifies the venerated tradition of the Sisters of the Resurrection, which requires:

  • A strong Christian character
  • A strong and gracious personality
  • A well-disciplined intellect
  • An appreciation of beauty and harmony in nature and art
  • A love of truth, goodness and justice.

 

This individual is active in parish and spiritual life in her community and demonstrates excellence in her chosen field.

 

1997    Sr. Stephanie Blaszczynski, C.R. '55

1998    Leanne Wiedemann '72

1999    Sr. M. Jerome Rompala, C.R. '37

2000    Bonita Grabarczyk Brown, '64

2001    Therese Fenney '52

2002    Mary Stretch Root '26

2003    Nancy Slack Stachnik '67

2005    Dr. Chris Wasielewski Kelly '59

2006    Carol Needham '75

2007    Catherine Harper '70

 

The Renaissance Award

The Renaissance Award is the highest honor awarded by Resurrection High School. "Renaissance" is defined as a re-birth and renewal of life. Resurrection High School was founded on the spirit of Renaissance and specifically on the "renewal of society."

 

In selecting our Renaissance Award recipient we look to individuals who exemplify the Renaissance spirit.  They embrace new ideas, independent thought, and classical values whatever their fields of endeavor.

 

In their personal or professional life, these individuals remain open, curious and creative with a determined passion for learning and excellence.  In keeping with the mission of the Sisters of the Resurrection, these individuals are guided by the "transformation of society" with an emphasis on the "uplifting of women in that society."

 

Renaissance Award Recipients:

 

2008

Sr. Mary Barbara Sniegowski, C.R. '65

Dr. Fran Norlock '83

Marie Matys Rakoczy '71

Edith Bukowski Kooyumjian '40

 

2009

The Sisters of the Resurrection

 

2010

Peggy Kusinski '81

 

2011

Sharon Szypulski O'Keefe '70

 

The Charity and Truth Award

The Charity and Truth Award recognizes individuals who have shown remarkable commitment to Resurrection College Prep High School through their generosity of time, talent, and treasure.  These individuals have gone above and beyond the call of duty to consistently support the ideals of our mission - the spiritual, ethical, intellectual, physical, and social growth of students.

 

Charity and Truth Award Recipients

2009

Marie Cleary-Fishman '79

 

2010

Mr. and Mrs. John Olender

 

2011

Nancy Slack Stachnik '67

 

The Blessed Celine Award

The Blessed Celine Award is in honor of the foundress of the Sisters of the Resurrection, Celine Borzecka, who was beatified in Rome in 2007. Blessed Celine lived a life of service and dedication as a wife, mother, and widow. In 1891, she and her daughter formed the Sisters of the Resurrection.

 

The Blessed Celine Award recognizes Resurrection Alumnae who exemplify the life values of Blessed Celine as a positive Christian role model for young women. The recipients are accomplished in their fields of endeavor and like Blessed Celine, work toward the advancement of women in society. They are involved in service to others and contribute to the ongoing success of Catholic education and Resurrection College Prep High School.

 

Blessed Celine Award Recipients:

2010

Therese Fenney '52

Loretta Tragasz Madaj '52

Mary Matheis Fahey '66

Sr. Donna Marie Wolowicki, C.R. '66

 

2011

Elaine Zold Koepke ’41

Leocadia Motyl Nix ’42

Karen Stahmer Bartuch ’94

 

Athletic Hall of Fame Award

The Athletic Hall of Fame Award recognizes individuals from the Res Athletic community who have participated in sports or contributed to the Resurrection College Prep Athletic Program. Athletes inducted into the Hall of Fame have met at least four of the following criteria:

 

  • Coach and Mentor
  • Demonstrated Athletic Leadership
  • Four-year Athlete
  • GCAC All Conference Player
  • Multi-sport Athlete
  • MVP, MIP Coaches Award Recipient
  • Professional or Semi-Professional Athlete
  • Varsity Player at Res
  • A friend of the school who has made significant contributions to the Res Athletic Program.

 

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

2010

Mary Murphy '76

Mary Loescher Nolan '84

Susanne Fogarty Muszalski '88

Wendy Fahlstrom Hall '89

Jeanette Pancratz

 

2011

Mary Burke Fauth ’83

Lisa Iaccino Albanese ’83

Tammy Hener Holzer ’86

Danine Juszynski ’86

Marie Domin (Coach 1969-1980)