May 08, 2008

2008 Grandparents Day Mass and Reception

The annual Grandparents Day Mass and Reception was held in the Field House at Cretin-Derham Hall on May 8, 2008. Sponsored by the CDH Parents' Association, this annual event is always popular; this year more than 1000 students, grandparents and loved ones were in attendance. P1010111

Pictured is junior Peter Joy with his grandparents, Kunjamma (l) and T.L. Paul. To see more photos from the event, click here.

May 07, 2008

CDH Celebrates Founders Day

The annual Founders Day celebration was observed at Cretin-Derham Hall on May 7, 2008. The event recognizes the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and the Brothers of Christian Schools, whose mission and values formed the foundation of CDH. Also recognized were the faculty and staff who were with the school when Cretin and Derham Hall merged 20 years ago.

Foundersdaysisters_2 The day began with breakfast in the Commons, and cake was served to all students over the lunch hour.

Pictured are John Christine Wolkerstorfer, CSJ (l) and Kathleen Foley, CSJ.  Click here to see more photos from the event.

April 30, 2008

Br. Martel Clean Up Day 2008

Dozens of Cretin-Derham Hall alumni/ae and current students fanned out across the Macalester/Groveland neighborhood on Saturday, April 26, 2008, for the Annual Br. Martel Spring Clean Up Day. Each year, CDH partners with the Macalester-Groveland Community Council to identify area residents who need a little help getting their yards in shape for the coming season. Img_1031_3
Despite rain, sleet and biting cold, the alums and students managed to spruce up more than 30 yards which would have made Br. Martel very happy! Congratulations!

To see more photos from the event click here.

April 21, 2008

Hearts of Gold Auction 2008

The Hearts of Gold Live and Silent Auction was held in the CDH Field House on April 12, 2008. Nearly 500 people were in attendance at the event which featured a "DASH to the Pepfest" theme. Preliminary figures indicate that this may have been another record year! Watch this space for updates.

Thank you to all of our guests, bidders, volunteers, donors, underwriters, advertisers, gold benefactors, benefactors, and sponsors. This event simply could not be done without the commitment and support of the CDH community. Mountainsabourin

Pictured are Lisa Reinartz Mountain '78, her husband, Mike, and Paul and Lisa Sabourin. To see more photos from the event, click here.

April 14, 2008

Student Athletes Sign Spring Letters

Three CDH student/athletes signed Letters of Intent this spring. Springsignings From left: Gina Schneider: University of San Diego in Women's Rowing; Kaylee Keys: Bemidji State University in Women's Hockey; and Dan Docherty: University of Loyola Chicago in Track. Congratulations!

February 26, 2008

Girls Hockey Team Finishes Third in State Tournament

The Raider Girls Hockey team finished third in the Minnesota State Class AA Hockey Tournament held at the Excel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN, in February, 2008. 0002_cdh_hockey_girls_varsi_4The unranked Raider team had been picked as the underdog in several games leading up to the match with eventual State AA Champion Eden Prairie. The Raiders lost to Eden Prairie 1-0 in overtime. Follow this link to read more about the game: Raider Hockey

Congratulations to the Girls Hockey team on a tremendous season!

February 07, 2008

Nine CDH Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

Nine Cretin-Derham Hall student athletes signed National Letters of Intent on February 6, 2008. Included in the group were Cropped3_3 (l to r) Joe Schafer (University of Wisconsin-football); John Nance (University of Minnesota-football); Darrin Joos (Mankato State University-football); Michael Floyd (University of Notre Dame-football); Torres Tillman (Mankato State University-football); Jacob Esch (Georgia Tech-baseball); Clarence Fraser (Mankato State University-football); Shady Salamon (University of Minnesota-football); and Sam Kimbrough (Southwest State University-football). Congratulations!

Click on this link to read the story in the St. Paul Pioneer Press: http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_8190768

January 11, 2008

Vocation Awareness Day

Cretin-Derham Hall hosted the annual Vocation Awareness Day on January 11, 2008. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay missionaries and seminarians shared their stories of God's special invitation to religious life with students and staff. P1010022Pictured are (l to r) Archbishop John Nienstadt, Sr. Dianne Perry SSND, Fr. David Bohnsack, MCCJ, and Fr. Paul Treacy. To see more photos from the event click here.

December 14, 2007

CDH Hosts 2nd Annual Alternative Advent Fair

Cretin-Derham Hall's 2nd Annual Alternative Advent Fair was held on December 14, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Commons at CDH. The event featured a number of fair trade items, including Nativity scenes, chocolate, musical instruments, coffee, greeting cards, jewelry, books, toys, posters, candles, ornaments, purses and much more. There were also a number of opportunities for charitable giving. P1010016

"We wanted to give students options for Christmas giving more in keeping with the spirit of Advent," said Lou Anne Tighe, Vice President for Mission. "I believe the students (and the faculty, staff, parents and friends who also attended the event) liked the idea of giving something that was more of an expression of their love for other people than a frenzied accumulation of stuff." P1010018

To see more photos from the event, click here.

December 04, 2007

Diamond Officers Promoted at Ceremony

9143The 2007-2008 JROTC Diamond Officers were promoted at the annual Diamond Promotions Ceremony held in the Field House at CDH in November, 2007. Leading the Raider Brigade as Cadet Colonel is senior Ryan Miller. Ryan is the son of Julie Countryman '83 and Robert Miller '83. To see more photos from the ceremony, click here.