CDH News

CDH Summer Community Theater Presents "Noises Off"

The award-winning Cretin-Derham Hall Theater Department announces its first community theater production, Noises Off, the hilarious comedy by Michael Frayn that depicts the on-stage and off-stage antics of a fifth rate acting troupe rehearsing a flop. “The funniest farce ever written,” raves the New York Post. The play will be performed in the Lillian Theater at the school.

 

Performances on the first weekend are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 24-26, 2009. On the second weekend, performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 30-August 1. All show times are at 7:00 p.m.with the exception of the 2:00 p.m.matinee on Sunday, July 26. (Note: there is no performance scheduled for Sunday, August 2.)

Ticket prices are $8 for students/seniors and $10 for adults, and are available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays in the Main Office of the school at 550 S. Albert St, St. Paul, MN.

 

Lauren Weis '09 Named St. Paul Athlete of the Year

Lauren Weis '09 was awarded the prestigious St. Paul Area Athlete of the Year by the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Weis, who was also an Athena Award winner, will be attending the University of Minnesota in the fall.
To read more about her extraordinary accomplishments, click on this link: St. Paul Area Athlete of the Year

Class of 2009 Baccalaureate Mass and Brunch

Members of the CDH Class of 2009 officially became alumni/ae on May 27, 2009, following graduation ceremonies at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Earlier in the day, the Parents' Association hosted the 2009 Baccalaureate Mass at Lumen Christi followed by the brunch in the CDH Field House.  Pictured is new alumnus, Christopher Kampmeyer, with his mom, Kristi, at the brunch. To see a slideshow of photos from the event, click here:2009 Baccalaureate
Congratulations to the Class of 2009!

Honors Night 2009

Honors Night was held in the Field House at Cretin-Derham Hall on May 18, 2009. Dozens of achievement awards were presented at this event. Sam Dougherty, pictured at left with his parents, Patricia and Richard, was honored with the Archbishop John Ireland Award. Beth Turbak, pictured at right with brothers, Mike (l) and Mark, and mom, Mary, was honored to receive the Mother Seraphine Ireland Award. These awards are given annually to a male and female CDH senior who best exemplifies the Gospel values of compassion, generosity, understanding and service. To see more photos from the event, click here: Honors Night 2009

CDH Theater Honored with SpotLight Awards

The Cretin-Derham Hall Theater Department’s musical production of Crazy for You, which played on two weekends in April and May at CDH, was honored by the Hennepin Theatre Trust Education SpotLight Musical Theatre Awards Program. This program was created in the fall of 2005 to recognize schools and students who participate and excel in musical theater. The awards, which will be presented in June, include:

• Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical
• Outstanding Performance by a Chorus Ensemble
• Outstanding Performance by a Dance Ensemble
• Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Brittany Falardeau (Polly Baker)
• Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Jake Hermann (Bobby Child)
• Honorable Mention - Performance in a Lead Role: Tyler Davis (Bela)
• Honorable Mention - Performance in a Supporting Role: Hannah Quicksell (Lottie Child)
• Honorable Mention - Performance in a Featured Role: Gemma Wilson (Tess)

“I do not exaggerate when I say this was the best high school musical production I’ve ever attended in the 40+ years of theater experience,” commented one of the judges. “You’ve won me over as a fan, and I intend to attend future productions at Cretin-Derham Hall, whether as a representative of the SpotLight program or simply as an admirer of well-crafted theatre.”

Congratulations to director Anne Frances Gregg and her talented team of students!

 

Maryah Tift Day at CDH and the City of St. Paul

Thursday, May 7, 2009, was declared Maryah Tift Day at Cretin-Derham Hall and in the City of St. Paul by proclamation of Mayor Chris Coleman '79. Maryah, a CDH ninth grader and daughter of Zak Tift '94 and Rachel Emerson Perez '84, has been battling cancer for many years and has met the challenge with tremendous courage and faith. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Also on hand was Jenny Haigh '91 who is also battling cancer. Jenny was there to lend Maryah her support and encouragement. Pictured is Mayor Coleman with Maryah minutes before the presentation. To see a slideshow from the event, click here: Maryah Tift Day

Grandparents Day Mass and Reception 2009

The annual Grandparents Day Mass and Reception was held in the Field House at Cretin-Derham Hall on May 7, 2009. Pictured is CDH ninth grader, Maxwell Gardner, with his grandparents (l to r): James Gardner, Lenord Kennedy and Elnora Gardner. To see a slide show from the event, click here:
Grandparents Mass and Reception
Thank you to the Parents Association for hosting this event!

Astronaut Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper '80 Visits CDH

Astronaut Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper '80 visited Cretin-Derham Hall. Her presentation included dramatic in-flight photos and videos from her most recent visit to the International Space Station (ISS) in November, 2008, during which she was the first female NASA astronaut to head a mission repair team. Following her presentation, she provided President/Principal Dick Engler with a plaque which included an American flag that was on board during the flight.

Heide also took an embroidered patch featuring the CDH logo, which she floated in front of a window on the shuttle Endeavour. The ISS can be seen outside the window. To see more photos from the event, click here: Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper Visits CDH

2009 Hearts of Gold Auction

The 2009 Hearts of Gold Auction was held in the Field House at Cretin-Derham Hall on Saturday, April 18. More than 430 people were on hand for Simply CDH; Keeping it Simple in 2009. There were plenty of items on which to bid, and the heavy appetizer and dessert tables were a hit!
Initial accounting indicates that the net proceeds from this event will likely surpass last year's total, quite a feat in a down economy. A big, big thank you to all of our guests, underwriters, advertisers, gold benefactors, benefactors, and sponsors for making this event so much fun and so profitable. And to our extraordinary group of volunteers, including the Cretin-Derham Hall Alumni/ae Association whose members staffed the bar: this event could not be held each year without your hard work, guidance and expertise. The school and its students are indebted to you all.
Pictured are (l to r) Tim and Therese Petersen and Tom Orfei. Click here to see photos from the event: Hearts of Gold

Justice Week and Empty Bowls

Cretin-Derham Hall’s annual Br. James Miller Justice Week was observed February 9-13, 2009. Entitled “The Ethics of Food and Water: Something to Chew On,” the week’s events explored how each of us uses the basic necessities of food and water.

The annual Empty Bowls Benefit was held during Justice Week. CDH students, working with faculty, staff, alumni/ae, parents, area schools, artisans, businesses and civic organizations, hosted lunch and dinner in the Auxiliary Gym. Guests purchased a ceramic bowl, handmade by local artisans and art students, and then enjoyed a simple meal of soup and bread. All proceeds from this event were donated to Heifer International, an organization whose goal is to end world hunger by providing livestock and seed to families in developing countries so that the families can become self-sufficient. More than $8,500 was raised, a record year! Pictured are the student volunteers who made this year's Empty Bowls such a success! Congratulations!