Photo: Rosary Principal Sister Ann Brummel, OP, presents Dominican Alumnae Awards to Bonnie Reder ('80) and Julie Berkhout Martin ('92) at the Candlelight Ball on March 5, 2016.

The Dominican Alumnae Awards recognize graduates who model the mission of Rosary High School and who live the truth (Veritas) as taught by Jesus Christ. Through a life of service, they use their gifts to further Christ’s teachings and are thereby an inspiration to peers as well as to students of Rosary High School. Dominican Alumnae Awards are  bestowed for Service, Professional Excellence, and Rosary Spirit. New this year is the Young Leadership Achievement Award.

The Service Award is being presented to Julie Berkhout Martin (‘92) for exhibiting exceptional service to others and making a difference in the world. Julie has volunteered her professional expertise as a marketing consultant and web designer with The Pink Fund for 9 years. Julie has a personal commitment to living a life of integrity. She is a woman of high moral character whose personal and professional actions reflect love and service. She is a great role model for young women. Congratulations, Julie!

The Rosary Spirit Award is presented to Bonnie Currie Reder (‘80).  Bonnie demonstrates loyalty and commitment to Rosary students, faculty and staff through service every day while managing the school cafeteria. As an alumna, past parent and staff member, Bonnie is one of Rosary’s leading advocates! Thank you for all you do Bonnie!

Jeanine Kies-Krupp (‘85) is the recipient of this year’s Professional Excellence Award. Jeanine is and always has been amazing. She has been a family practice physician in various clinics in Wisconsin. Jeanine has worked tirelessly in rural communities with the respect for her patients and cares for them as if they were her own family. She volunteers her time helping others. She is the first person everyone calls when things go wrong and she never turns anyone away without help. She puts her family and her patients before anything else. She is a hero and defines one who goes above and beyond to help others.