Pat Dillon

In gratitude for his dedication and commitment to the Crusader Athletic Program as a faithful coach, Athletic Director, Administrator, guidance counselor and supporter from 1961 until his passing in 2001. Pat originally joined Catholic Memorial in 1961 as a teacher in the Math Department, while also becoming the Varsity track and field head coach, JV basketball coach and Varsity assistant football coach. In 1976, Pat coached his last game for CMH so that he could devote more time to his role as guidance counselor. Pat provided 40 years of service to Catholic Memorial service as an educator, coach, athletic director, Dean of Students, vice principal and ultimately guidance counselor. He passed away at the age of 73, on November 6, 2001, but his legacy at Catholic Memorial lives on.

Jeff Gosa, 1973

Jeff Gosa was a Varsity member of the Basketball team from1971-1972 and Football team from 1970-1972. During his time at Catholic Memorial, Gosa earned many All Conference accolades in both football and basketball. He was the Waukesha Freeman Play of the Year for Football in 1971 and was the voted to the United Press International All State Team as a Wide Receive in 1972. Following his time at Catholic Memorial, he went on to play football at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and earned Offensive MVP in 1993 and was inducted into the UW Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986.

Mike Kanter, 1983

Mike Kanter was a Varsity Football and Baseball player at Catholic Memorial. He was a member of the Varsity football team in 1981 and 1982 and Baseball in 1982 and 1983. Mike was part of the State Championship Baseball team in 1983 and received numerous All Conference, County and State accolades in 1983. Kanter shined in football as well earning Team MVP in 1981 and 1982 as well as the Waukesha Freeman Player of the Year in 1982.

Michael Kleber, 2001

Michael Kleber was a member of the Varsity Football team from 1998-2000, Varsity Wrestling in 1998 and 2000 and Varsity Track & Field 1999 and 2000. Throughout his career at Catholic Memorial, he left his mark not only on the offensive line but as a part of the defense as well. He earned top honors in all three sports that he played and went on to earn a Varsity letter in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

TJ Bray, 2010

TJ Bray was a member of the Varsity football team in 2009, but more notably, he was a four-year member of the Varsity Basketball team during his time at Catholic Memorial High school in 2007-2010. Bray was named the Conference Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010 and he was also the Waukesha Freeman and Journal Sentinel Player of the year in 2010. Following his time at Catholic Memorial, TJ played basketball at Princeton from 2011 through 2014 earning Ivy League Player of the Week four times. He continued his success in basketball by playing professionally from 2014 through 2021. During that time he earned First Team All-Bundesliga in 2019 and Greek League Champion and Greek Cup Champion in 2021.

Mike Sampon

Coach Mike Sampon truly developed the fencing program at Catholic Memorial and coached the team for 39 years. Sampon led the team to 12 Midwest Championships throughout his time at Catholic Memorial. He was the Co-Founder of the Great Lake Conference and Earned an “A” National rating by USFA. Mike has served as a private fencing coach for an Olympic Fencer and has also been the fencing master for the Milwaukee Ballet’s production of Romeo and Juliet.

1953 Baseball Team

A team that paved the way for Catholic Memorial baseball. Three-time Milwaukee Catholic Conference Champions and the 1953 State Champions led by Coach Alan Elger. Their team included Thomas Atkinson, James Beckman, William Brehm, James Butler, Daniel Destefano, Donald Fleishman, Harold Goetz, William Kezman, Richard Natalizio, Paul Petry, Richard Von Rueden, Richard Walther, Lee Wolf, and William Wolfe.

2000 Girls Soccer Team

Under the tireless leadership of Coach John Burke, the ladies of the 2000’s Soccer team succeed in an undefeated season. They went on to be both National and State Champions in 2000. Their team included Sarah Derus, Janelle Freckmann, Courtney Lauer, Ashley Dawes, Nicole Cameli, Ashley George, Kristen Betz, Stephanie Riesch, Becky Altschaefl, Christy Truelove, Kate Davidoski, Brenda Neigbauer, Katie Ledesma, Suzie Schaumann, Darcy Buss, Megan Brady, Mara Amrhein, Tara Schmitt, Anne Ioder, Kate Barrette, Cheryl Schneider, and Allison Balke.

2004 Boys Basketball Team

The 2004 boys’ basketball team not only achieved back to back Classic Eight Conference Championships but they also secured the WIAA State Championship in 2004. This team was led by John Burns and included players Christopher Mohorek, David Balke, Daniel Beyer, William Kolinske, Benjamin Landgraf, Griffen LaDew, Christopher Fehrenbach, Michael Heritsch, Thomas Katzfey, Robert Hanley, John Cremer, Alexander Kula, David Dejewski, Adam Pucylowski, Andrew Zuniga, Dean Mlachnik, and Joseph Beinlich.