Hi Guys,

Last week I advised you about a father of a CDH student that was severely beaten in a carjacking on Pinehurst Avenue in Highland Park. Robbers got his vehicle, wallet and phone — and almost his life. St. Paul newspaper deliveryman has long road to recovery. The link to the newspaper article is below. Also below is a note I got back from Peggy Schafer at CDH after classmate Tim Valento inquired if there was a fund set up to help this family going forward with medical and other expenses. The father has a long road to recovery and many alum want to help this family as they put their life back together.

If you would like to help you can send a check to ———– 

Cretin Derham Hall—note in memo—“newspaper family”

Attention Peggy Schafer

550 So. Albert Street

St Paul ,MN.

55116

Thank you Tim Valento for getting this started and thank you classmates for considering helping this family.  CLOSE TO HOME FOR TIM —- Some of you may remember Tim was injured severely in 1976 in an airplane  accident where he was unable to return to work for 3 years…………….

Tom Troskey

Robbers got his vehicle, wallet and phone — and almost his life. St. Paul newspaper deliveryman has long road to recovery

Cretin-Derham Hall inaugurated a new recognition vehicle this year.    The new Lentsch Forum, which serves as the main entry and greeting and gathering space for students, parents, and visitors opened this school year.  There is an alumni profile wall as part of the entryway and it is called “I AM CDH”.  It features pictures of alumni that the current administration deemed suitable as representing the values, traditions, and achievements of CDH graduates.

The display features twelve alums with representation from Cretin, Derham Hall and CDH and this group will remain on the wall for the duration of the 2020-21 school year.  Our classmate Joe McGrath is one of the honorees.

Congratulations Joe!  Our entire class is proud of you.

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The Bishop Cretin Award is presented annually to a distinguished Cretin alum in recognition of his outstanding service to the community and to Cretin-Derham Hall school, and for his achievements in his profession exemplifying the highest and best traditions of Cretin High School. This award is presented in memory of the school’s founder Bishop Joseph Cretin, the first Bishop of the Diocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Our classmate Stephen Nachtsheim was the recipient of this prestigious award in 2020.   While at Cretin he learned and he became involved in sports, plays, and committees.   He graduated from Cretin with a strong belief that responsible behavior and community involvement were paramount.  He summed up his Cretin experience by saying  “The education was at the center of all of it, but more importantly, it was a lot of fun, and we had a sense that we needed to get things done for our community.” 

He followed that dictate as he progressed through an extensive career in the computer technology field. His first love of technology and his desire to share his knowledge with others led his to becoming an academic, teaching at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Minnesota for nearly a decade.  At the same time, he was given responsibility to manage the Academic and Research Computer Center.

He has coached youth soccer, softball and basketball.

He has held several board positions, including one with Menlo Park Fire Protection District where he served as both Vice President and President.  And he has been a Trustee at the University of St. Thomas since 2002.

Steve has been a long time supporter of CDH in many ways including technology projects.  When notified he was the recipient of the Bishop Cretin Award his first thought was  “We have a great class and I can think of at least 10-20 people who deserve that recognition more than me.”

Stephen is a worthy recipient.  

Congratulations Steve!

Footnote: Due to the pandemic the actual presentation of the award to Steve will take place in the fall of 2021 at the annual CDH awards banquet.

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