Building Our
Future
Campaign Update
SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Dinner Dance at Andiamo’s Warren
The Saddlelite Derby
to benefit the Capital Campaign
$125 per person
Join us for a Regina Julep, dinner, dancing, games, prizes,
and Derby Hat Contest as we welcome in Summer
Last year we hosted over 300 guests – a great time was had by
all!
get your tickets early. Tables of ten and sponsorships
available
Contact Mary Ann Goll @ 585-0500 ext. 285
or Emily Radatz @ 585-0500 ext. 225
Meet the Capital Campaign Chairs
This edition featuring Rosemary
Wlodarczyk
 Rosemary
Wlodarczyk is a 1977 Graduate of Regina High School. She
grew up on the eastside of Detroit with her parents and
siblings. After high school Rosemary moved to Florida
working as a Media Coordinator and Legislative Aide to Senator
Ken Jenne. Upon returning to Michigan she attended the U
of M receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast
Communications. Rosemary worked as a Journalist with Fox 2
Detroit for 5 years until taking her current position as
Producer at WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit 10 years ago. Rosemary
produces Action News at Noon with Carolyn Clifford, Robbie
Timmons and Dave Rexroth. She has won 3 Emmy Awards from
the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts
and Sciences, & the Award for Broadcast Excellence from the
Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
When asked why she accepted the position of
Co-chair for the Capital Campaign, Rosemary had this to say..
"Regina High School has always held a special place in my heart.
Since my sister Carol Ann (1974) attended Regina, I also wanted
to follow in her footsteps. My parents insisted on a
Catholic education for all of their children. Because of
their dedication and love, we accomplished so much in our
lives."
"The 50th Anniversary Mass at Regina High
School brought back the fondest memories of good friends and
good times. During the course of the Mass I was filled
with pride and gratitude to be so blessed to be an alumnus of
such a fine Catholic school. This celebration was a
turning point for me, and I knew I wanted to be actively
involved in Regina. When approached to be a co-chair of
the Capital Campaign I couldn't be happier. It was a
way to insure that Regina High School would continue to educate
fine young women in Catholic tradition for generations to come,
at the new Warren location. Many of my fellow alumni
expressed regret that the Harper Woods location was closing and
Regina was moving. But life is about growth and new
experiences. It will always be Regina, regardless of where
it is located, and future generations will form their own
lifelong bonds and memories. We should all thank our
parents and families who put their trust in Regina to turn young
women into fine members of the community. Being a part of
this incredible future is special and fulfilling. The
Capital Campaign Committee is well on its way to securing the
donations necessary to meet our goal."
Featuring Gregory and Phyllis DeMars.
Greg DeMars is a senior partner at Honigman, Miller,
Schwartz, and Cohn, LLP in downtown Detroit. Phyllis is a
special needs/resource teacher at Our Lady Star of the Sea.
They are products of Catholic education, and are dedicated
to it, sending their son Greg to De La Salle and their
daughters Sara and Bethany to Regina. They joke about being
goaded into the positions of co-chairs for this campaign –
but their focus, efforts and commitment to date shows it
didn’t take much to make them comfortable in their roles.
“My wife and I are pleased to be co-chairs working with a
group of other dedicated members of the Regina community in
connection with the Capital Campaign – Building Our Future,
for Regina High School. This is a historical moment for
Regina as it moves from Harper Woods, Michigan to Warren,
Michigan into a new facility. As parents, with a daughter
who has graduated and one about to graduate, we feel that
this important mission of Regina High School in educating
its students in the Catholic traditions must continue.
Regina has a unique position in the community as being the
only all girls Catholic college preparatory high school on
the eastside of the Detroit metropolitan area. We support
the Regina mission fully and we believe that it is one that
the community should embrace.”
Greg and Phyllis are residents of Grosse Pointe Shores,
Michigan. You can meet the DeMars, and all the campaign
leadership when you join us at the Under the Boardwalk
dinner dance at Andiamo’s, Warren on June 14, 2007.
Leadership Team Announcement
Under the Boardwalk
Over $36,000 Raised!
On Thursday, June 14, Andiamo Italia Banquet Center was the place
to be! Over 300 friends and family of Regina High School
enjoyed great food, games, music, and much fun at the 1st Annual
Dinner Dance to benefit the Capital Campaign,
Building Our
Future. A great time for a great cause!
(Click to
view more photos)
REGINA HIGH SCHOOL – Building Our Future
!
On Thursday, April 19, 2007, our Principal,
Sister Mary Leanne Leszczynski, Sisters of St. Joseph of the
Third Order of St. Francis (SSJ-TOSF), the Capital Campaign
Leadership Team, and Regina’s Board of Directors introduced the
components and needs of our Capital Campaign – Building Our
Future!
 “Simply
put, this campaign allows us to continue to fulfill the mission
and ministry of Regina High School, in the Franciscan tradition”
said Sr. Leanne. “Regina has been a strong presence in the
metropolitan Detroit community for over 50 years.”
Mrs. Janet Sossi Belcoure, Alumnae Parent
and owner of Roma Cafe’, and Mrs. Flora Pelino Tersigni, Class
of 1967, former faculty member and Alumnae Parent, are the
Honorary Chairs for the $5 million comprehensive campaign.
The campaign is being chaired by Mr. Greg
and Mrs. Phyllis DeMars, Current Parents, Ms. Rosemary
Wlodarczyk, Class of 1977, Mrs. Ann Agrusa Agosta, Class of
1964, and Mrs. Joyce Kierschke Rondini, Class of 1964.
“I have often considered getting involved
with Regina in a meaningful way,” said Honorary Chair Jan
Belcoure. “I truly view this program as an opportunity to
position Regina for the future and give back to an institution
that has had such an impact on my daughter.”
“The success of this campaign will allow us
to address the spiritual, academic, athletic, and administrative
needs of the school as prioritized by our community”, said Mary
Ann Goll, Advancement Director for Regina. “The campaign has two
components: construction and renovation of the Warren campus and
an endowment fund.” Cash and pledges in the six figures have
been secured to date.
“We want to ensure that our students will
receive an outstanding, quality education, in a state-of-the-art
facility, yet be sensitive to the need to maintain an affordable
tuition,” said Ms. Pamela Zarkowski, Class of 1971, President of
the Board of Directors.
Our school is moving in July, 2007 to the
new campus in Warren, making it the only school of its kind in
Macomb County. Enrollment for next year has jumped
significantly. We continue to serve students from numerous areas
in the Detroit metropolitan area.
For more Details of the Regina High School
Warren Campus and the Capital Campaign – Building Our Future,
contact the Advancement Director, Mary Ann Goll at 313.526.0220,
extension 285 for more information.
Click the photo to view more
photos from the Capital Campaign Inaugural Kickoff
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