Althoff Catholic Alumni Magazine

FALL 2017

Althoff Catholic High School

-Alumni Magazine & Annual Fund Report-

Celebrating the Legacy of Catholic Education 2016-2017 Annual Fund Report 1

In this Issue The Crusader Legacy Four Generations at Althoff Catholic The Jacob & Amanda Orlet Family From Assumption to Althoff Vernon Slaughter ‘89 and Jordyn Slaughter ’18 Dedicated Faculty, Lasting Friendships and Opportunity Define the Althoff Catholic Experience Kara Delaney Schreder ‘92 Luke Schreder ‘18 Reflecting Back on the Last Four Years Stephen Waltrip ’17 SportsLeader The Jones and Kaltwasser Families

2016-2017 Annual Report Financial Report 2017 College Matriculation Annual Fund Donors Scholarship Donors

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A Word from Our Principal Rooted in Jesus Christ and in our Catholic values, we strive to achieve our personal best in all we do.

Dear Friends, In this second issue of our Alumni Magazine, we celebrate the legacy of Althoff Catholic High School through the stories of the families who make our school great.

Beginning in 1964, when the school opened and continuing to today, the Orlet family legacy is one that encompasses the true purpose of Catholic education in our community. It is in the sacrifice and service of Jacob and Amanda, the innovative spirit of Father Ray, the passion for educating the next generation demonstrated by Bill and the commitment to the Catholic faith and Catholic education demonstrated by the entire Orlet family that we are reminded of those things necessary to grow and sustain Catholic education in the future.

The story of Althoff Catholic would be incomplete without including the rich history of the heritage schools upon whose legacy our school now stands. Vernon Slaughter, a graduate of Assumption’s last class (1989), is proud of the tie his alma mater has to Althoff Catholic; a tie that connects him to his son, Jordyn, a current senior at Althoff Catholic.

In the 2016-2017 school year, our focus was “Igniting the Future Together.” This comprehensive campaign is aimed at building upon our school’s legacy and creating an exciting future. Through capital improvements, curriculum expansion and the addition of the Catholic virtue-based SportsLeader program, Althoff Catholic continues to prepare young people to lead successful, faith-filled lives.

In this report, we recognize those who contributed to the 2016-2017 Annual Fund and scholarships. Even in the midst of a campaign and other present needs, the annual fund remains a great source of support for operational needs (outside of the campaign) simply not covered by tuition dollars.

Generous contributions to our special events are appreciated and recognized in event specific publications. Campaign contributions will be recognized in a printed report in the new year. A list of campaign donors to date can be found on our website, althoffcatholic.org.

In gratitude,

David L. Harris 3

The Jacob and Amanda Orlet Family :: A Legacy Steeped in Faith and Service, Spanning Four Generations If you went to Althoff Catholic High School, chances are you know an Orlet. If you are up on your Althoff history, you may know that Mr. Bill Orlet joined the faculty as a history teacher in the 1965-1966 school year.

The very next school year, his brother, Father Ray Orlet would become the school’s second principal. What you may not know is that before Mr. Orlet and Father Orlet arrived at Althoff Catholic, their parents Jacob and Amanda were quietly serving behind the scenes. Jacob Orlet came to Althoff Catholic High School in the 19641965 school year as a member of the custodial staff. His wife, Amanda, would join him the following school year as a member of the food service staff.

In the coming years, Jacob and Amanda’s five children would continue their educations at St. Henry’s Seminary, Cathedral High School and Notre Dame Academy.

As with many families there are stories passed down through the generations. There is one story that continues to resonate with Jacob and Amanda’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In the early 1960’s, Jacob came home from work at Bauer Brothers Construction (the company that built Althoff Catholic High School) to inform Amanda that he had decided to donate the equivalence of one-month’s pay to the building fund for the “new” Althoff Catholic High School. It is said that Amanda shed a few tears that day knowing that they lived on a tight budget, with little money to spare . Due to the strong faith she and her husband shared, she knew God would see them through and that making the gift was the right thing to do.

In this, the second issue of our Alumni Magazine, we highlight the legacy of our school, and of Catholic education in our community. We tell the stories of people and families who helped make Catholic education what it was, is and will be in the future. With 43 members of the Orlet family walking the halls of Althoff Catholic High School over the last 53 years (spanning four generations), we bring you their legacy story; a story that started with the service and sacrifice of Jacob and Amanda Orlet.

Jacob and Amanda Orlet are remembered by many as hardworking people who were devoted to their Catholic faith and their family. “As a teacher and a coach there were two groups of people you always wanted on your side,” said Coach Glenn Schott, “the custodians and the cooks! Jacob and Amanda were good people. They raised a wonderful family and it was clear that their Catholic faith was very important to them. If you ever needed help, they were the type that would be there for you, no questions asked.”

The Catholic faith and family were the two mainstays in the lives of Jacob and Amanda Orlet. “They moved from Paderborn, Illinois to Belleville in 1944 to be closer to my grandfather’s brother, Monsignor Joseph Orlet who had been assigned as pastor of St. Mary’s Parish,” said Julie Orlet ’74.

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Coach Schott, along with many of the faculty, staff and students from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s have fond memories of the “hobo stew” prepared by Mrs. Amanda Orlet and the other cooks. “Back then it was real home cooking,” said Coach Schott. “Nothing was brought in, it was all made from scratch and boy was it good!”

Including Jacob and Amanda, 43 members of their family would later walk the halls of Althoff Catholic High School, including Louise, John and George, three of Jacob and Amanda’s great grandchildren who are current students. The legacy of Orlets in the classroom also continues today with French teacher, Veronique Orlet (granddaughter-in-law to Jacob and Amanda).

Jim Igel, a member of the faculty when the school first opened has fond memories of working alongside, and developing a friendship with Bill Orlet. “Bill Orlet was a good friend of mine,” said Jim Igel. “As a history teacher I remember him having a special dedication to teaching the Constitution to the very best of his ability.

He had such a strong rapport with his students that made it difficult for a substitute teacher to fill his shoes, even for just a day. The kids really liked him.”

“I know that if Jacob and Amanda, Father Ray, Bill and my husband, Andy were alive today, they would be pleased to know that Althoff Catholic High School has remained such an important part of our family,” said Eileen Orlet. “They would be so proud of the advancements made at the school and the difference it has made in the community to this day.”

It is in the sacrifice and service of Jacob and Amanda, the innovative spirit of Father Ray, the passion for Much like Bill, Father Ray was also very well liked and educating the next generation demonstrated by Bill and respected by the students, faculty, staff and parents. the commitment to the Catholic faith and Catholic “Father Ray was a thoughtful person. He weighed pros education demonstrated by the entire Orlet family that and cons before making decisions and was very fair. He we are reminded of those things necessary to grow and tried to bring innovation to his job as principal, wanting sustain Catholic education in the future.

Althoff Catholic High School to stand out among the other schools,” said John Rensing, long-time Althoff Catholic faculty member.

“I think that this story is so inspiring. It is truly beautiful that Jacob believed in something so much to the point that he would give up so much in order for it to be successful.”

-Louise Comerford ‘18

“This is a great example of sacrifice, for something my great grandparents truly believed in. I know I am lucky to benefit from their sacrifices.”

-John Orlet ‘20

“That is a very cool story that I've never heard before. I think that's great that my great grandparents knew the importance of Althoff. That they were willing to sacrifice so much and put their faith in God for something that so many of their grandchildren and great grandchildren would later benefit from is special.”

-George Orlet ‘21 5

From Assumption to Althoff :: Faith, Family and Football The Slaughter Family

Just as biological families stand on the shoulders of prior generations, Althoff Catholic proudly stands on the legacy of its heritage schools: Central Catholic, Cathedral, St. Henry’s Seminary, St. Teresa Academy, Notre Dame Academy and Assumption.

had a special relationship with his mother.

Seeing her fight through cancer treatments and surgeries strengthened their bond. “Sometimes my dad would be at work when my mom was struggling after a treatment or a surgery so I was there for her and that made us grow even closer. My mom would also remind my sister and me how important we are to each other as siblings which also made us grow closer through her cancer experience.”

Assumption Catholic High School in East St. Louis is the most recent of the Heritage Schools to close its doors.

Graduating in 1989, Vernon Slaughter is a proud member of Assumption’s last graduating class. His son, Jordyn, is a current senior at Althoff Catholic.

Those who known Vernon know that he has no trouble expressing the love he has for his family. “My dad is very In many ways, Jordyn’s high school career parallels that open about how much he loves us,” said Jordyn. “He of his father. As football players, the Slaughters share the makes posts on Facebook about it and I know he is very experience of being stand-out players for Catholic high thankful for what we have. He is a great role model.” schools with strong football programs. In his time at Assumption, Vernon played fullback, defensive back The Slaughters appreciate the small, family-like and quarterback. Jordyn plays offensive tackle and left environment that Althoff offers. “Althoff has embraced tackle. Like his dad, Jordyn also plays basketball at our family from the beginning as if we were theirs,” said Althoff Catholic. “Vernon was a real star for Assumption Vernon. For the Slaughters, Althoff Catholic’s newly in football, basketball and baseball,” said Coach introduced SportsLeader program is an extension of Schott. Jordyn accepted an offer to play for Lovie Smith what they believe in as a family. Based upon the four at the University of Illinois on Father’s Day Weekend, pillars of virtue, ceremony, mentoring and Catholic making an already special holiday for the father-son identity, SportsLeader is designed to build character duo even more memorable. and instill a sense of purpose and deeper meaning in the school’s sports programs.

For Jordyn and Vernon, the bond they share over football is just the tip of the iceberg. “Every day my dad Jordyn believes the SportsLeader program is helping the tells me to keep God first,” said Jordyn. “With all the team grow as individuals, as a team and in their things we have been through, especially my mom’s relationships with their individual families. “We pray more breast cancer diagnosis last year, I wanted to question and focus on our faith.

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The videos and stories that go along with the virtues of great kid from a great family and he is a leader on the the week help us focus on what is important and under- team,” said Coach Ken Turner. “He brings the family stand things better,” said Jordyn. values he learns at home to the team.

He is a great role model for the younger guys, and they Along with the virtue of the week, SportsLeader respect him.” incorporates two ceremonies: The Dad’s Jersey Ceremony and Mom’s Letter Ceremony. “The fatherIn addition to playing football, Jordyn serves as an son ceremony was the best thing ever. I tell my son I A.C.E. (Althoff Catholic Enrichment) Leader. A.C.E. love him all day every day,” said Vernon. “The Leaders run the freshmen orientation program and lead ceremony was a great bonding experience. To hear their groups through quarterly seminars in which the the stories of all the other players and their dads upperclassmen help freshmen transition into high brought me to tears. I hope this new tradition continues. school. In the community, Jordyn is a member of the Phi It is an important bonding experience.”

Beta Sigma Club, an organization for sons of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity members. At the University of Illinois, At Althoff Catholic, we pride ourselves on being a family Jordyn plans to pursue a journalism major.

-like environment. It is families like the Slaughters that help make our Althoff Catholic family great. “Jordyn is a

ATTENTION CAMPAIGN DONORS To all who made a contribution to the Igniting the Future Together Campaign, Althoff Catholic High School extends its warmest gratitude.

BE A CRUSADER! Althoff Catholic High School is now recruiting the Class of 2022!

Please visit althoffcatholic.org > about > capital campaign for a list of donors to date.

Upcoming Events: December 2nd 8th Grade Entrance Exam 7th Grade Practice Entrance Exam

If you have any corrections please contact the Advancement Office at 618.235.1124.

February 20th & 22nd Freshman Registration

There is still time to donate before the Igniting the Future donor recognition booklet is published!

Bookmark the Admission pages of our website for other important information.

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Dr. Kara (Delaney)Schreder ’92 and Ms. Klauck

Luke Schreder ‘18 and Mr. Keeley

Dedicated Faculty, Lasting Friendships and Opportunity Define the Althoff Catholic Experience for the Schreders Where did you go to high school? It is the quintessential question of people from the St. Louis region. When meeting a new person, the answer can usually tell you a little something about that person’s life experience. Kara (Delaney) Schreder is a 1992 graduate of Althoff Catholic High School and her son, Luke, is a current senior. While their high school graduation years are 26 years apart, Luke has experienced many of the things his mother loved about Althoff Catholic. These include caring faculty and staff that are dedicated to student success, friendships that will last a life time, a college preparatory environment, opportunities to explore your interests and grow in faith.

served Althoff Catholic for a total of 29 years as a teacher and counselor. Kara found Ms. Klauck to be someone highly dedicated to helping students find the college that best suited their individual needs. Having already made the decision to study pre-dental medicine or physical therapy; Kara had applied to the top two schools on her list: Creighton University and Saint Louis University. “One random day I was walking past Ms. Klauck’s office. She came out into the hallways and asked me to join her in her office,” said Kara. “She told me about a scholarship that she felt I should apply for at SIUE. Back in 1991-1992, Edwardsville was not on my radar at all. It was a commuter school back then and my mom was working on her Master’s degree Kara and Luke’s family’s legacy of Catholic education there. I had no interest in attending. I smiled and said in St. Clair County began with Kara’s mother, Mrs. Karen ‘sure Ms. Klauck, thanks!’” With Ms. Klauck’s Delaney, and her 15 year teaching career in our encouragement, Kara applied for the scholarship and Catholic grade schools. Catholic education has been a ended up earning the Presidential Scholarship, a full priority of Kara’s parents for as long as she can academic scholarship to SIUE and automatic remember. Her mother was her kindergarten teacher at admittance into the SIU School of Dental Medicine in Our Lady Queen of Peace. Kara’s husband, Nathan, Alton. “I have the pleasure of seeing Ms. Klauck a few hails from Monroe County. He and his six siblings times a year and I thank her every time,” said Kara. attended Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo.

“And yes, she is a patient of my dental practice.”

Looking back on her own time at Althoff Catholic, Kara says the person who had the greatest impact on her life was her guidance counselor, Judy Klauck. Ms. Klauck

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When deciding to send Luke to Althoff Catholic, Kara knew that he would be met with the same Luke in “Oliver” caring faculty, challenging academics and great Althoff Catholic’s friends. “The one thing I hoped would be different 2017 Spring Musical for Luke was theology,” said Kara. “I obtained a wonderful education at Althoff, however I did not feel that I was able to really delve into questions I had regarding Catholicism.” Kara’s memories of the theology program were based around a study of each of the four gospels. She wanted more for Luke.

“Attending Open House four years ago, I was excited to see how many changes had taken place. Things had not only changed in theology, but most of the teachers were giving assignments to students in much more creative ways than when I was a student.” Much like his mother’s experience with Ms. Klauck, Luke has found English teacher, Mr. T.J. Keeley to be a strong advocate for his future success, providing guidance and assistance in the college search process.

As a freshman, Luke quickly found his fit becoming involved in the Performance Arts department, band, choir, Scholar Bowl, Model UN and Pizza and Politics. Luke quickly felt at home, especially in the Performance Arts department, because he knew upperclassmen in the program from his grade school. Luke looks forward to Model UN season every year. With plans for a Political Science major it is something that is a great fit for him. Model UN, or Model United Nations is an educational simulation or academic activity in which students learn about diplomacy, international relations and the work of the United Nations.

Outside of Althoff Catholic, Luke is very involved in the Boy Scouts of America, through the Order of the Arrow (Scouting’s National Honor Society) and his local troop at St. Teresa Catholic Church. This summer he was selected, through a highly competitive, nation-wide contest, to be one of two emcees for the Boy Scouts National Jamboree. Luke co-led stadium shows at which he spoke in front of more than 35,000 peers and leaders of the Scouts organization from across the nation and world. To hear Luke describe this exciting experience, visit Althoff Catholic’s YouTube Channel at youtube.com/althoffcatholichs.

Luke (second from the left) at the Boy Scouts National Jamboree

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Stephen Waltrip ‘17

Stephen’s mother, Elaine LeChein, is a 1979 graduate of Althoff Catholic.

As Stephen was wrapping up his 8th grade year, his older brother, Thomas, was completing his time at Althoff Catholic. With a strong family legacy, one might assume that Stephen was sure all along that he would be attending Althoff; however, his two best grade school friends had decided to go to an all-boys school in St. Louis. “As a 14 yearold, I definitely felt the pull between following in my family’s footsteps and wanting to join my friends and attend the St. Louis school,” said Stephen. “Ultimately I decided to attend Althoff Catholic due to the fact that my brother was extremely successful and got a great education at Althoff. I am very happy with my decision.”

From the beginning of freshman year, Althoff Catholic’s college placement counselors and teachers are focused on helping students prepare for college.

“Freshman year, I told my counselor, Mrs. Schaefer, that I planned on going to one of the best business schools in the country,” said Stephen. “She and my teachers helped me every step of the way, I knew from the beginning that they actually cared about me and wanted me to be successful.”

In addition to Althoff Catholic’s academic rigor and faith formation, Stephen has found countless opportunities to grow as a leader.

As a captain of the varsity soccer team, Stephen helped lead a team that consisted mostly of underclassmen. Stephen has also served as a leader for the A.C.E. (Althoff Catholic Enrichment) program for incoming freshmen and transfer students. As an A.C.E. Leader, Stephen co-lead a group of freshmen on the first day of school and met with his group once each quarter to help ensure freshmen were adjusting well to the high school experience and offering assistance as needed. “One of the ways we 10

were able to help was to talk to the freshmen about preparing for final exams,” said Stephen.

Another opportunity Stephen had at Althoff Catholic was participation in the Belleville CEO dual credit honors class. Belleville CEO is a program offered to students at the four Belleville high schools. The mission of Belleville CEO is to provide comprehensive educational experience for the community’s high school students, equipping them to be the enterprising Individual and entrepreneurial thinkers who contribute to the economic development of our county. “As someone interested in business, the CEO program has been a great experience,” said Stephen. “Every day from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. our class meets with various business owners throughout the area.

They talk to us about how they started and became successful. As the year comes to an end, we have created our own personal businesses and have presented them at a trade show. This class has given me a lot of ‘real world’ experience.”

As was mentioned earlier in this story, one of Stephen’s best grade school friends chose to attend an all-boys high school in St. Louis.

Stephen is very excited that while their high school paths took them in different directions, they are both direct admits into the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and will be rooming together.

Stephen’s Advice to 8th Graders Planning for High School “My best advice to kids planning for high school is to find your best fit. Althoff is a welcoming, family environment. That has been my favorite part of high school. As you walk down the halls, students and teachers will know your name. I am extremely happy with my decision to attend Althoff Catholic High School. Althoff has provided me with many opportunities and has prepared me well for one of the top business schools in the world.”

Althoff Catholic and SportsLeader Catholic Virtue-Based Formation Program Implemented in Spring of 2017 Last spring, Althoff Catholic High School began the roll-out of a new Catholic virtue-based formation program called SportsLeader. The program is built upon the four pillars of virtue, mentoring, ceremony and Catholic Identity. “Central to the SportsLeader program is a virtue of the week,” said Dave Harris. “I chose to implement the program as a way to build upon the faith formation we are already doing at our school and to further strengthen the character and team-building experiences of our athletic programs.” The SportsLeader program provides a set of materials related to the weekly virtue as well as guidelines and suggestions for implementing the other pillars of the program. In the fall of 2017, the school carried the virtue of the week into the classroom experience as well as with a daily 18minute ‘Virtue Period,’ led by a teacher and an additional staff member.

In this story, we share the early experience of the girls’ varsity soccer team, their coaches and parents with the SportsLeader program. The team incorporates the virtue of the week in prayer and discussions at practices and before games.

According to assistant coach and Althoff Catholic alum, Kelsey Dinges ’11, the girls often express things going on in their lives and ask their teammates for prayer. “Althoff soccer has always been a community,” said Kelsey. “The activities we are doing through the SportsLeader program are helping us become more of a family.”

Through the stories, videos and subsequent discussions pertaining to the “virtue of the week,” the girls are getting to know one another better which is helping them support each other both on and off the field. “Our coaches inform us of the weekly virtue on Mondays. Throughout the week, they remind us of ways to live by that virtue,”said senior co-captain, Amanda Kaltwasser. “One week the virtue was ‘other-centered.’ Doing something as simple as remembering to hold the door for another person or asking them about their day is a way I put this virtue into practice.’”

As the saying goes “it takes a village to raise a child.” The pillars of the SportsLeader program will strengthen all aspects of the Althoff Catholic experience. Bringing students, parents, teachers and coaches together through this new program enables Althoff Catholic to achieve its mission of educating young people in the Catholic tradition to lead successful, faith-filled lives with a new focus and fervor.

Nicole Jones, senior co-captain also finds the virtue of the week to be a helpful reminder of the things that are most important in life. “Several weeks ago, the virtue was forgiveness,” said Nicole. “I use this virtue by not being negative or holding grudges against my teammates or classmates.”

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SportsLeader Another pillar of the program is ceremony. At the beginning of the season, the team held the SportsLeader father-student jersey ceremony. Head Coach Juergen Huettner asked Jeff Jones, Nicole’s father, to be the first dad to present his daughter’s jersey. “This was a new experience for all of us,” said Jeff. “I wanted to make sure I did not disappoint or embarrass Nicole, while being open about my love for her. I was really appreciative of Juergen’s comments at the end of the ceremony regarding how he is embracing this new program.”

David Kaltwasser, Amanda’s father, also enjoyed the jersey ceremony. “This being Mandi’s senior year, I recognize this chapter of her life is coming to a close. The jersey ceremony was a unique opportunity to express my feelings of pride in all of her accomplishments,” said David. “It also allowed me the opportunity to let her know I am always here to support her.”

“I think with the temptations and influences of society it can be difficult to follow your Catholic values,” said Nicole. “With this program it is easier to focus on being a leader and embracing virtues with your team.” Amanda agrees that leadership is important for young people growing up in today’s society. “It is important for us to learn to be leaders,” said Amanda. “As we focus on virtues, being respectful and willing to work together we will help our world become a more loving place filled with hope, desire and bravery.”

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2016-2017 Annual Report THANK YOU! We are so grateful for the generous financial support we received from the Althoff Catholic community in a variety of ways throughout the 2016-2017 academic year. Support for our special events, capital campaign and athletic programs are very much appreciated and are recognized in specific program books andsignage. The next several pages of this booklet recognize our 2016-2017 Bishop Althoff Society and Crusader Club of the Annual Fund, as well as our Scholarship donors.

Your contributions remind us that we are not alone and that we are surrounded by a community dedicated to Catholic secondary education.

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Rooted in Jesus Christ and Catholic values we aspire to achieve our personal best in all we do.

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22 of Althoff Catholic Sports Teams Earned IHSA Team Academic Achievement Awards!

Congratulations on maintaining a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher!

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Althoff Catholic Annual Report 2016-2017

I.

II.

Revenue: A. Tuition and Fees = 72%

$2,779,150

B. Church Support = 10%

$ 383,585

C. Fundraising/Donations = 11%

$ 416,782

D. Other = 7%

$ 291,474

Total Revenues

$ 3,870,991

Expenses: A. Salaries and Benefits = 67%

$ 2,537,202

B. Operations =17%

$

648,654

C. Building Maintenance = 16%

$

594,048

Student Education Cost

2016-2017 Annual Giving

2016-2017 Tuition Fees for Althoff Catholic Students:

Fundraising Activities:

Catholic Parish Student (Belleville Diocese)

$7,100

Annual Fund Drive

$ 88,704

Catholic Parish Student (Other Diocese)

$7,550

Memorials

$ 4,020

Non-Catholic Student

$7,975

Gala

$ 98,205

Per Student Actual Costs

$13,500

Cash Corral

$ 48,855

Bingo

$ 60,000

Golf Tournament

$ 31,618

Benefit Dinner

$ 6,784

Other

$ 29,384

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Bishop Henry J. Althoff Society 2016-2017 Annual Fund Donors

Partners in Mission

Anonymous Andrew and Joanne Blassie

Principal’s Circle

Dr. Kevin and Valerie Beyersdorfer Dr. Michael and Patty Guignon Gregory and Linda Gundlach

Benefactor

Bank of America Thomas and Donna Galvin Jim and Jenny Maher John and Dr. Deborah McDermott Robert and Margaret McGlynn Eileen Orlet Robert Rowan Richard and Sandra Schumacher Elmer and Virginia Strieker Wells Fargo Foundation Matching Gift Program Michael and Kathleen Wenzel

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Bishop Henry J. Althoff Society Supporter Louis and Pam Boggeman

Steve and Kathleen Odenwald

Joseph and Virginia Elliott

Terrence and Jan O'Leary

Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.

Kevin and Linda Pesko

Kenneth and Jayne Gillum

Frank and Judith Pratl

Antonia Goelz

Michael and Kay Rodriguez

Joseph and Kelly Lloyd

Gregory and Judith Schoen

Roberta Meehan

Ronald and Laurie Stephens

Andrew and Kara Miller

Michael Tognarelli

My Tutor Learning Center & Driving School

Robert and Janice Vernier

Tracy and Barbara Neighbors

Paul and Kelly Waller

Crusader Club Leadership Barbara Ahrens

Thaddeus and Teresa Neal

Anton and Maria Babic

Walter and Jane Nesbit

Edward Bassler

Keith Newman

Thomas Bauer

David and Jayne Orlet

John and Karen Bevenue

Michael and Carey Riley

James and Debra Bozsa

Anthony and Jane Schindler

David and Barbara Cimarolli

Gilbert and Carolyn Sedabres

Bradley and Jodi Edgar Reinhardt

Gregory and Kathy Simmons

Wesley and Marty Frick

Dr. Frank and Jane Spreng

Richard and Mary Gorazd

Skip and Mary Steffen

Robert and Patricia Halpin

Dave and Kelly Toboja

Terrence and Julie Hanger

Arthur Voellinger

Anna Harvilla

Rev. Msgr. Volk Volk

Scott and Sheri Herzing

Steve and Ruth Wilke

Benjamin and Kimberly Hoffmann

Ronald and Shirley Yociss

Michael and Carole Mueller

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Crusader Club Service Dr. Jose and Maria Amorado

Dr. James and Shereen Lehman

John and Mary Barger

Chad and Barbara Lombardo

John and Marti Baricevic

Fontez and Melinda Mark

Boeing Gift Matching Program

David and Barbara Masters

Michael and Patricia Bond

Thomas Maziarz

John and Lisa Bowman

John and Maribeth Nelson

Grace Brashier

Laurel Newbold

Gary and Judith Calhoun

Eileen Nowak

David and Ruth Chady

Hon. John and Anna O'Gara

Patrick and Megan Connelly

Julie Orlet

Robert Craig

Jamie and Mary Orlet Stroble

Ronald and Joni Daubach

Col. Gary and Barbara Poleskey

Robert and Jackie Davinroy

Brian and Maureen Robinson

Rev. James Deiters

Paul and Margo Rusnack

Anthony and Kim Ferguson

Shawn and Kelly Schaefer

David and Karen Foeller

Catherine Schmidt

Chuck and Dawn Franke

Steven and Barbara Schulte

George Renner & Sons Funeral Home

Charles and Deborah Schumacher

Kathleen Greiman

Michael and Kathryn Shields

Maureen Guignon

Bill and Angela Smiles

Harlan and Mary Harla

Don and Netlie Sudholt

Clifford Helfrich

Timothy and Elizabeth Thomas

Dr. Steven and Mary Hoffman

US Bank

Anthony and Patricia Holdener

Rev. Dennis Voss

Lawrence and Cynthia Johnson

Steven Warchol

Timothy Jones

Darlene Wilhelm

Col. Charles and Janet Kacsur

William and Cynthia Wuller

Paul and Deborah Kozak

Stephen and Connie Yordy

Matthew and Susan Lanter

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Crusader Club Love American Endowment Foundation

Sharon Kaesberg

Ronald and Sandra Becherer

John Kelahan

Blake Law Group, P.C. Blake

Mark and Deborah Kiblinger

James Bohanon

John Kostelac

Richard and Norma Brune

Richard Kurowski

Brian Buettner

Michael and Jenn Lyke

John and Debbie Burris

Daniel and Mary McGinnis

Rosalee Cavataio

Christopher and Susan Morford

Dennis and Jean Cerneka

John and Ruth Morton

Claire Chatham

Thomas and Kristen Myatt

Chiro-Med

Ohiopyle Prints, Inc.

Stephen and Renee Comerford

Daniel O'Neill

J. Corcoran

Thomas and Veronique Orlet

Joseph Cygan

Perpetual Help-CCW-St. James-Millstadt

Scott and Terri Dankenbring

Donald and Susan Rafalowski

Eric and Amy Edgar

Barbara Reidner

Gus Feldker

John and Connie Reitano

Anna Gabriel

Sharon Schubert

Geraldine Gehrs

Patrick and Marjorie Schwartz

Catherine Hawkins

Michelle Taylor

Patricia Jones

Thomas and Donna Whitworth

Linda Kaat

Edward and Rose Wottowa

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Class of 2017: Colleges and Universities Air Force

Indiana State University

Morehouse College

Ta´Jarian Falconer

Charlotte Barger

Royce Payne

Alabama A&M University

Kennedy Sims

Murray State

Destini Brown

Indiana University

Ryder Goodwin

Andersyn Watts

Elizabeth Michael

Gabrielle Sullivan

Arizona State University Yuheng He Ball State University James Townsend Eastern Illinois University

Stephen Waltrip

Northern Illinois University

Kaskaskia College Bethany Depping Lindenwood Belleville Carlos Ferrer Lindenwood St. Charles

Joseph Bates Jr.

Nicole Jones

Eastern Michigan University

Maryville University

Jada Childs

Amanda Kaltwasser

Emma Pitre George Mason University Zachary Guerrero Grabber School of Cosmetology Lyric Stubbs Greenville College Marvin Bateman Samuel Fitch Dante Ray Di´Mond Salmond

Oklahoma State University Kaitlyn Seiler Olivette Nazarene University

Edwyn Brown

Evangel University

Austin Carey

Christopher Branson Pittsburg University

Donovan McKnight

Christian Wills Quincy University Trevon Mosley Jr.

McKendree University Genae Sampract

Robert Morris University Stephon Belt

Miami University Ohio

Kenneth Wade Jr.

Jaylon Bester Santa Monica College

Emma Melichar

Camronn Clemons Missouri State University SIU-C

Connor Fleming

Cheyenne Decker

Ellie Martz Jacqueline Minor

Bryson Strong Kimberly Vital

Gavin Strieker

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SIU-E

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University of Kansas

James DelVecchio

Katherine Allard

Emily DeHoyos

Jessica DelVecchio Andrew Goedelman Henry Jansen

Suffolk University

Nicholas Siegel University of Louisiana

Xisheng Zhang

James Simoneaux

Anne Luetkenhaus

Southwestern Illinois College

Cole Maul

Noely Almeida

University of Michigan

Jeshua Pearson

John DelVecchio

Madelyn Skinner

Jazmyne Wicks

Nicholas Nagel

Nathan Williams

McKenzie Rodriguez

Southeast Missouri State University

University of Mississippi Georgia Costello

Brian Gagen

Emily Myatt

Jake Eversman

University of Evansville

Grant Gall

Amy Bertelsman

University of Montevallo Epiphany Smith

Saint Louis University

University of Illinois

Kaitlynn Borik

Timothy Donaho, III

Reilly Delaney

Amani Ells

Jordan Goodwin

Andre´ Ells, Jr.

St. Mary of the Woods College

University of Iowa

Margaret Reimer

Elizabeth Fries

University of Nebraska Kyleigh Vaught University of Wyoming Charles Coldon Webster University Nicolas Land

82 Graduates 100% continuing on to higher education or military service Offered $16 million in college scholarships 11 Illinois State Scholars 1 National Commended Student ACT Scores Top 10% 30.2 Top 20% 28.6 Top 30% 27.7

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With Special Thanks to Our Scholarship Donors...

Althoff Catholic scholarships are a meaningful way to honor or memorialize a special person in your life.

We are grateful to the following families and organizations for their dedication and generosity.

Al and Leona Wuller Scholarship Bill and Cindy Wuller Althoff Catholic Parents & Friends’ Scholarship Andy Schumacher Scholarship Schumacher Family and Friends Assumption Alumni Scholarship Assumption Alumni Association Bielke Family Scholarship Dennis Bielke Trust Bruce Young Scholarship Charles and Dorothy Young Edmond Bauer Scholarships Empire Comfort Systems George Martz Scholarship George Martz Family Glenn Schott Scholarship Glenn and Pat Schott & Golf Committee

The Gleeson Family Scholarships James G. Gleeson & Catherine M. Gleeson James H. Wuller Memorial Scholarship Tom and Kathy Wuller Mike and Joann Wuller Stephen and Loretta Wuller Joe Hubbard Scholarship St. Vincent DePaul John & Jim Roth Scholarship Henry Roth Knights of Columbus Scholarship Knights of Columbus – Council 592 Malcolm Katt Scholarship Chelar Tool & Die June & Bill McGeehon Memorial Scholarship Beth Kuenstler

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Major James E. Lay Scholarship Diane Lay and Denise Ysursa Mike Kelley Memorial Scholarship John & Connie Kurowski Orella Gansmann Memorial Scholarship Gansmann Family Richard and Dolores Sullivan Scholarship Richard and Dolores Sullivan Schindler/Jansen Scholarship Holy Trinity Catholic School St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship Anonymous Stephen J. Miller Scholarship Kevin Miller

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