First Annual Purple & Gold Breakfast
October 28, 2016
Nearly 50 a'umni, friends, current parents, and prospective parents attended the first annual Purple & Gold Breakfast, held on Friday, October 28, 2016, at Cretin-Derham Hall. Alumni Association President, Tim Garcia'85 welcomed guests and honored the Alumni Association table captains Brian Nalipinksi'96, Lindsay Miesbauer Whilemy'99, Steve Altier'86, John Samec'03, Mike McQullian'73, and Scott Anderson'84.
CDH President Frank Miley, J.D. presented the State of the School address and discussed the strong history of the school. Principal Mona Passman spoke about the importance of Catholic education, and attendees then toured the CDH campus with Tony Leseman '01, Director of Admissions. This first annual event was a success and enjoyed by all.
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