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A letter from the editor: It is an honor to present to you The Outlet’s Senior Issue for Class of 2012! As always, a lot of hard work went into seeing this magazine to print, but putting together this issue was particularly special for me. Having served as the editor in chief for the past two years and a staff writer for the two before that, I was sad to know I was working on my last issue of The Outlet. Borgia’s journalism department has come a long way since my first article ran in the December 2008 edition of the newspaper. When I first joined the newspaper class, we had a staff of seven who put out a 12-page, black and white newspaper called The Knightly News. Since then, (after attending national journalism conferences in New York City and workshops at Webster University and Mizzou) the publication has been renamed The Outlet; the format has changed to a 40-page, color news magazine with an accompanying Web site and Facebook page; our MacLab has been expanded and our outdated software updated; the staff has grown to 18 members; and the Sponsors of Student Publications have named The Outlet a superior news magazine two years in a row. I feel very blessed to have been a part of this transformation. A huge thank-you goes out to our advisor, Ms. Dana Volkman, for encouraging and guiding our staff; the SFBRHS administration for investing in journalism education; our advertisers for providing us with the funds to send our work to the presses; The Missourian for diligently working with us to print our paper; and, of course, all of the students, faculty and friends who have taken interest in The Outlet and made our hard work worthwhile! It’s hard to let go of The Outlet, but I know next year will hold great things for Borgia journalism. I will be turning over my position of editor in chief to my good friend and current Outlet business manager, Joan Roubian, who has proven this year to be an incredibly hard worker with some great ideas up her sleeve. I can’t wait to see what she and next year’s staff have in store, which means I expect a copy of every issue to be mailed to my dorm at Mizzou! :) Thanks for a great four years! -Connor Voss Outlet Editor in Chief
Hey! Check this out! From Andrew Klekamp to Joe Fister and everyone in between... See how we connected the Class of 2012!
Advisor Ms. Dana Volkman Editor in Chief Connor Voss Business Manager Joan Roubian Photo Editors Brittany Bean Web Editors Carissa Kulpa, Taylor Nadler Copy Editor JT Buchheit Staff Writers Colleen Baker Ted Boland Emma Darling Chris Holdmeyer Ben Holtmeyer Julia Leesmann Anastasia Ratcliff Michael Ritter Ashley Roberts Mackenzie Struckhoff Blake Van Leer The Outlet is published quarterly by the students of the Newspaper Journalism class at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School, 1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, MO 63090. The purpose of the newspaper is to provide the school community with information concerning school news and events and to provide practical journalism experience to the students enrolled in the class. The Outlet is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association and Sponsors of School Publications. Editorial Content All editorials, known as columns, receive a byline and are the opinion of that writer. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper journalism class or the administration at SFBRHS. Any suggestions for guest commentators should be directed toward Connor Voss, Editor in Chief. Advertisement Advertisements are paid for and purchased by companies. They are solicited by The Outlet staff. Advertisements fund production costs and Web site maintenance. Advertisements vary in price, depending on the size. The Outlet staff can design an ad, if needed. If you would like to advertise in The Outlet, please contact Dana Volkman, advisor.
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Two Borgia staff members to retire
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Borgia Fest soccer tournament held to commemorate Duane Haddox
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Look back at the year in Borgia sports
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When they were freshmen...
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Seniors to continue athletics in college
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Katie Maxwell postpones college to pursue dreams
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Senior college map
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Senior parent farewells
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Advice for incoming college freshmen
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Class of 2012 by the numbers
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A-Z of 2012: A year-end wrap-up
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Summer job spotlight
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Summer 2012 bucketlist
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Andrew Klekamp played football with Robert Roloff who was in Chamber Choir with Alex Baylard who starred in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” with Rachel Diener who was an NHS officer with Claire Rembecki who was on the
1990- Wright becomes a part-time teacher for math and science at Borgia
1982- Wright substitutes for geometry and algebra 1985- Lahay starts coaching girls soccer
1983- Lahay begins coaching boys soccer 2009- Wright switches from science and math to math only
1997- Lahay starts driving the school bus
1978- Lahay starts coaching football and baseball and also starts teaching at Borgia
1976- Wright substitutes for science and biology
Lahay, Wright to Retire
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Math teacher Kathy Wright and physical education teacher Steve Lahay will retire after this school year. Between both of these teachers, they have 48 years of teaching experience at Borgia. Blake Van Leer Outlet Staff Writer
Mrs. Kathy Wright has taught many subjects at Borgia. In 1976, Wright was a substitute teacher who taught mainly science. She then came back in 1982 as a substitute teacher, but this time she taught geometry and algebra. In 1990, Wright was hired as a part-time teacher of Intro to Algebra I, General Science and Physical Science after leaving her job at East Central College. The next year, Mrs. Wright was hired as a full-time teacher. Most teachers at Borgia are limited to teaching a certain grade. Wright, on the other hand, has taught classes of freshmen to seniors in the same semester. “My favorite part of teaching here at Borgia is that I get to teach all levels of classes,” said Wright. Although teaching many classes meant more preparations, she enjoyed the variety. In 2009, Wright taught only math courses, which was preferable for her. In retiring, she notes she will miss her fellow teachers. “Being able to teach here along with the other faculty members is one of my favorite parts of Borgia,” said Wright. After retirement, Wright looks forward to enjoying her free time by swimming daily at the YMCA and returning as a part-time math teacher or tutor. In the meantime, she plans to spending more time with her grandchildren.
Another teacher who will be retiring this year is Mr. Steve Lahay. Lahay started teaching at Borgia in 1978. He has been a physical education teacher to the Recreational Activities teacher. “I coached sports for 22 years,” said Lahay. He has coached football, girls basketball and girls/boys soccer. Lahay has also refereed soccer. Lahay plans to travel and spend time with his family after retirement. He also plans to continue his other job as a fulltime limo and bus driver. Lahay has been the bus driver for Borgia and has also driven to other states for events such as Borgia’s ski trips. He also plans on taking more days off and relaxing. Although he looks forward to retirement, Lahay will miss being at Borgia every day. “It is a place where people want their school to be a good place,” said Lahay. “We are very lucky here.” He also enjoys the family-oriented, small-town atmosphere of Borgia. “We are losing two good and dedicated people,” SFBRHS principal Dr. Brad Heger said of Wright and Lahay. Heger hopes they will visit SFBRHS on occasion. Teacher Mike Kroeker will miss his co-workers, as well. “I think Borgia’s next technology initiative should be to hologram Coach Lahay so he never retires,” Kroeker joked.
Students Say Farewell “(Mr. Lahay and Mrs. Wright) have both contributed to the school in ways words could never express and they will always be a part of the Borgia family.” -Alex Smith, junior “Mr. Lahay is my advisor and I know my whole advisement will miss him next year.” -Emma Ritter, sophomore “I’m sad that later generations will never hear ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame.’” -Katelyn Schwoeppe, senior “Mrs. Wright was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. I will be sad when she leaves. The way that she holds her temper and is always happy is one of her greatest qualities. I will miss her a lot.”- George Meyer, junior “I love when Mr. Lahay tells us to close our eyes and then plays a song from his iPad in tribute to something; it was very touching, and I’m disappointed that others won’t be able to experience that.” -Nicole Holzem, senior
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Borgia Fest Hosts Second Annual Duane Haddox Soccer Tournament Ashley Roberts
Outlet Staff Writer
In the midst of the third annual Borgia Fest on Saturday, April 28, pick-up soccer teams competed to win the Second Annual Duane Haddox Memorial Soccer Tournament. Teams consisted of people all ages from the Washington area, as well as Bogia soccer alumni. The first three-on-three game started at 10 a.m., after the completion of the Melanoma Miles for Mike Walk/Run that was also held in conjunction with Borgia Fest. The last game finished up around 6 p.m. Nearly 100 coed players on 24 teams competed in the tournament and almost 200 spectators cheered in the stands. T-shirts were sold for $10, and it was free to watch the game. A Matthew Pickens jersey was raffled off, as well as 2 soccer balls and a video game. Although participation was open to anyone, most players were Borgia alumni. The team entry fee was $60. Each participant received a free T-shirt for playing. The event helped raise $3,000. Funds were raised to benefit the Coach Haddox Memorial Scholarship Fund. A SFBRHS graduate of the Class of 1977, Coach Duane Haddox was the athletic director and dean of students at SFBRHS for 10 years. He was a respected member of the Borgia family and staff. He passed away June 28, 2010. Haddox’s family established the tournament to fund a Borgia scholarship in his name. Each year the $500 scholarship is awarded to an SFBRHS student who is “hardworking, determined and exhibits good sportsmanship in all areas of life.” The scholarship was first given last year to Tony Helfrich, junior.
Shown above is the tournament logo, displayed on the t-shirts given to the participants.
The Haddox family takes a moment to congratulate the winners of the Second Annual Duane Haddox Memorial Soccer Tournament. The day of the tounament began with an emotional prayer in memory of those in the Borgia community who have passed, especially Duane Haddox, Ella Neier and Justin Brune. Trini Haddox, Duane Haddox’s daughter, had a large part in organizing the event. “Putting it together is just a big tribute to my dad,” she said. In the morning the weather was clear but overcast. It sprinkled in the evening, but the day was still filled with fun, music and smiles. The only person who was injured was Andrew Eggert, SFBRHS English teacher. “I was just trying to stop a pass to my right, and when I lunged for it my knee popped and I fell,” he said. Eggert could be seen on crutches the next few days of school. Other players walked away with minor scrapes and bruises. The team “Eassora” advanced and won many games. Derek Schriewer, Alan Loy and Teddy Brinker, all Borgia alumni, and James Hawkinson, a non-Borgia student were all part of this team. They eventually went on to win the entire tournament. Both the participants and the Haddox family alike are looking forward to next year’s tournament. The Outlet 9
who went to St. Gertrudes School with Valerie Diener who was in Mrs. Russell’s homeroom with Whitney Swartz who golfed with Katie Maxwell who was in English IV with Mary Holtmeier who was on the Starry Knights with
Meg Wunderlich who was on the football cheerleading squad with Jessica Diermann who led Healthy Lifestyles with Brendan Kleekamp who played baseball with Trent Leimkuehler who won Districts in basketball with Bryce Dolan
Lending a Helping Hand
n Borgia Students Travel to Honduras for Mission Trip A Commentary by Anastasia Ratcliff, Outlet Staff Writer
My dogs, Hunter and Sparky, are by no means spoiled. By day, they live comfortably outside with the freedom to roam about; at night, they sleep on dog beds in our basement garage. We feed them twice a day and during the summer they get the occasional pampering in the form of dog treats and baths. Generally speaking, Hunter and Sparky are just average household pets. Comparatively, Hunter and Sparky are more fortunate than 75 percent of the people in Honduras. My dogs have food in their bellies and a roof over their head in rough conditions, whereas the majority of Hondurans live below the poverty line and are unable to meet basic needs, such as food or shelter. This past March, several Borgia students and I had the opportunity to travel with Washington Overseas Mission to Honduras on a medical, dental and construction brigade. Our group was divided into two medical and dental teams. Borgia students Katie Haskins, senior; Connor Lebsack, junior; and Parker DuMontier, sophomore, were assigned to the yellow team while I was assigned to the red team. I spent the first part of my week distributing parasite medication. Everyone who came through to see a doctor or dentist had to first stop at the parasite station, so I had the opportunity to see almost everyone who came through. (I don’t speak an ounce of Spanish, so I luckily had a translator who helped me communicate with the people.) The kids were by far my favorite part. They were hands-down among some of the cutest and most cheerful children I have ever met. It was eye-opening for me to see how grateful and kind these kids were despite their conditions. One girl had nothing but an old Halloween princess costume to wear, yet she never stopped smiling and even asked me if there was anything I needed. I was shocked; here I was, in the middle of a third-world country, and a girl with next to nothing was concerned with making sure I was comfortable. This type of selflessness is what more of the world needs. I am as guilty as anyone for not wanting to share my time or things with others, yet this girl inspired me to try to be more giving and considerate of others, especially since I have the means and opportunities. During the second part of the trip, I worked with optics and medical assistance. Back home, waiting an extra 20 minutes for a doctor seems like an unreasonable eternity. In Honduras, people would stand out in the hot sun for up to three hours for the opportunity to see a doctor who may or may not be able to help them. Sometimes, all the people needed was someone to listen to their problems, even if they weren’t physical. A lady around 30 years old came in for one of her children and we noticed a slightly infected area on her ear. One of our excellent translators sat down and talked with her for a short while before the woman started crying. Apparently she was married at a commonly young age, around 13 or 14, and her husband was very abusive. The scar on her ear came from him hitting her and yanking out one of her earrings. On top of the domestic violence, she had to manage five moderately young children. To me, it isn’t fair. It isn’t fair for human beings to live in such atrocious environments. Sometimes, when we would distribute medicine that needed to be taken with a meal, people would decline, saying they didn’t have any food to take it with. It is our duty as Christians to take care of those less fortunate than we are. While donations and money are greatly beneficial, I strongly encourage everyone to go on a mission trip at least once in their lifetime. Going to Honduras was definitely one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The students, doctors, dentists and translators took time out of their busy schedules to distribute love and care to those in need without ever expecting anything in return. However, the appreciation, love, experiences and memories the people of Honduras gave to our teams is worth so much more than we could ever give them. 10 | The Outlet
whose team was managed by Ted Boland who was on the bowling team with Justin Ladig who went on the ski trip with Gabe Tulley who was in Foods II with Patrick Moroney who played golf with Cameron Stahlman
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who was in Video Productions with Blake Anderson who was in a Kairos group with Anthony Straatman who was in VoTech with Dustin Kampschroeder who was in Theology IV with Wes Alfermann
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Girls Vollybell
Wrestling
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Seniors - Meghan Grellner, Kelsie Langenberg, Mary Holtmeier, Jessica Donnelly, Meg Wunderlich, Katelyn Voss, Jessica Diermann, Ashley Eckelkamp Cheerleaders win Borgia’s first State Cheer Championship title.
Dance Team Seniors - Meg Wunderlich, Melanie Wilmoth, Mary Holtmeier
Seniors Kristina Fitzpatrick, Bryggen Korte
19-11-3 postseason included. District Champions.
First year of Borgia wrestling. Placed third in conference.
Cross Country
Girls Golf
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Seniors - Emmy Glastetter, Ryan Glosemeyer, Danny Millick, Haley Russell, Phil Viviano, Nick Wehner
Starry Knights Dance Team wins fourth consecutive State Championship title.
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Seniors - Claire Schroeder, Kaitlyn Dobsch, Kelsie Langenberg, Katie Maxwell Kelly Breckenkamp, Whitney Swartz
Danny Millick placed thirtyninth at State. Haley Russell placed eighteenth at State.
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Seniors - Hannah Clemons and Kimberly Patke 15-11 postseason included. Took seond in Districts.
Team wins first AAA Conference Title of any Borgia sport.
Girls Baskball Missourian Photo
Seniors Mackenzie Haddox, Claire Schroeder
Finished with 22-3 regular season record. District Champions, beating Sullivan 57-31. Lost Sectionals round against Helias, 41-54.
who was in Jazz Band with Charlie Walde who played “Willard” in “Footloose” with Joe Rhyne who played volleyball with Ryan Maune who dunked in the Student/Faculty Basketball Game with Erik Hillermann
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Football
Seniors - Bryce Dolan Jared Mohesky, Trent Leimkuehler, Alex Buschmann, Ryan Brinker, Jake Martin, Patrick Kimminau
Guys Basketball District Champions - won against Sullivan 44-33. Lost in Sectionals round against Helias 35-36.
Guys Volleyball
Seniors - Ryan Maune, Joe Rhyne, Jon Strauser, Alex Severino
Seniors Adam Schmitt, Alex Severino
Boys Soccer District Championswon against Sullivan, 5-0. Lost Sectionals against Priory.
Seniors - Bryce Dolan, Alex Buschmann, Cameron Stahlman, Nick Walls, Patrick Moroney
Seniors - Drew Roehrig, Danny Smith, Charlie Walde, Rob Roloff, Alex Baylard, Zach Stortz, Alex Severino, Jake Pezold, Aaron Neier, Jared Mohesky, Dallas Lynn, Andrew Klekamp, Justin Ladig, Jack Kopmann, Jake Kleekamp, Erik Hillermann District Champions - Coach Gildehaus reaches 200th win. Won against St. Charles West - 30-10. Lost in Sectionals round against MICDS.
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Boys Golf District ChampionsCameron Stahlman placed first.
Track and Field
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Seniors -Emmy Glastetter, Ryan Glosemeyer, Danny Smith, Haley Russell, Aaron Neier, Claire Schroeder
Haley Russell won 1500m at AAA track Championship
Seniors - Brendan Kleekamp, Sam Deschenes, Trent Leimkuehler, Brendan Feldmann, Austin Rettke, Justin Ladig, Jack Kopmann, Alex Jasper Trent Leimkuehler sets MSHSAA hitting streak record of 28 games. The Outlet | 13
who was a Eucharistic minister with Elizabeth Gubbels who was a basketball cheerleader with Ashley Eckelkamp who was in Campus Ministry with Hannah Clemons who played softball with Kim Patke
who was a Guidance TA with Adam Schuckmann who was in Soul Singers with Aubrey Fulton who was in Honors Intro to Drama with Kelly Breckenkamp who was in Luke 18 with Aaron Neier who was Homecoming Royalty with Jodi Hellebusch
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The Borgia boys’ basketball team won the State Chanpionship against Kearney. Brett Favre retired for the first time from the Green Bay Packers. “Twilight,” the movie, was released.
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Rod Blagojevich was arrested.
A gallon of gas, at its lowest, cost $1.99. Kris Allen won American Idol Season 8. The Pittsburg Steelers won the Super Bowl. The Rams finished 2-14. Slumdog Millionaire won the best movie of the year. Patke’s Dairy closed. Obama was elected.
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Michael Jackson died. “David After Dentist” went viral. The Borgia school newspaper was called The Knightly News.
Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” was the song of SFBRHS Theatre Department performed the musical, “Willy Wonka.” the year. The Cubs had their most recent winning season, clinching the Billy Mays died. Central Division. A gallon of milk cost $2.65, almost a dollar less than it costs today. 14 | The Outlet
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who works at the YMCA with Mackenzie Haddox who played basketball with Claire Schroeder who will give a speech at graduation with Connor Voss who was in newspaper with Brittany Bean who was in Pro-Life Club with Bradyn Jasper
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While most of Borgia’s Class of 2012 will enter college as members of a Class of 2016, Katie Maxwell declares herself a proud future member of the Class of 2017. Before starting at St. Mary’s College in the fall of 2013, Maxwell will be putting her undergraduate studies on hold for a year to pursue her two biggest passions. “I want to go on an archaeological dig and I also want to work on my golf game,” she said. “I was afraid that if I went straight into college, I’d never get the chance to do things like this.” In the fall of 2012, Maxwell will take part in archaeological digs in Spain and France. Specifically, she will be working with the “Caves and Castles” series of digs, which is a three-week volunteer program sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America. “I’ve always been really interested in history in general— ancient history and prehistory, in particular, so I can’t wait to participate in a real dig,” she said. “Not to mention, I’ll be able to meet people my age who are interested in (archaeology), as well as network with adults in the field.” The benefits of this experience will carry over into Maxwell’s college years, as well. As a requirement for her major in anthropology, or the study of human cultures and their development, she will have to take part in field studies before she can graduate. “By participating in these digs, I’ll be getting some of this work done before I even start college,” she said. Since few universities offer degrees in anthropology, Maxwell’s college choices were limited. When she learned about St. Mary’s College, the all-girl sister school of the University of Notre Dame, she knew it was the one for her. “It’s a great mix of everything I was looking for—it has 18 | The Outlet
an anthropology program, a great golf team, and it’s Catholic,” she said. After returning home from Spain and France, Maxwell will devote a majority of her time to improving her golf game before she takes her spot on the golf team at St. Mary’s. “St. Mary’s is a D3 (school), but it has one of the top 10 womens golf teams in the NCAA Division 3,” she said. “It’s very competitive, so I want to practice as much as I can.” Locally, she will be taking golf lessons with Barbara Blanchard throughout the year. Maxwell will also be attending a Nike-sponsored golf camp, as well as Annika Academy, a nationally renowned, week-long intensive camp run by Annika Sorenstam, one of the most successful players ever to play in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). “Annika doesn’t play professionally anymore, but she was huge a couple years ago. When she retired, she opened her own academy in Florida,” Maxwell said. “It’s run off of her own golf course by her own golf professionals, trainers and her sister.” Although Maxwell admits her plans to delay college for a year are “definitely off the beaten track,” she “really didn’t have to do much convincing” when it came to getting her parents on board with her plans for next year. “My parents are golf fans and huge history buffs, so when we were talking about college, I just kind of slowly brought up my idea and they were all for it,” she said. “It’s been nice having their support.” As this year comes to a close, Maxwell couldn’t be more excited for her eventful year to come. “When I was thinking about what I wanted to do after high school, I was going back and forth on what to do,” she said. “Then it finally hit me— this is my opportunity to do something that I’m really passionate about.”
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Fontbonne University
Karen Cheng Bryggen Korte
Katelyn Schwoeppe Rachel Diener Jake Martin Victoria Smith
St. Louis Community College Bean Maryville University Rockhurst University Brittany Alex Dorton Mary Catherine Cook
Sydney Dulany Emmy Glastetter
Jessica Donnelly
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Haley Russell
Behind a beautiful face is a beautiful mind. You are a blessing. Love, Mom and Dad
Kristina Fitzpatrick
Hannah Clemons Has it already been four years? We are so proud of you. Love, Grandpa & Grandma Kluba
Ian Howell
We are proud of your H.S. choices.
Gonna miss you while you’re at college!
God bless with your studies and volleyball at Baylor.
We love you! Mom, Dad, Zac, and Anthony
Jake Pezold
Congratulations, Jake, and good luck at Missouri S&T! May God be with you every step of the way. We are proud of you. Love, Mom, Jack, Dad, & Dorothy
Kelly Breckenkamp Congratulations, Kelly! We are so proud of you! May God bless you as you continue your life’s journey in college and beyond! We love you, Mom, Dad, Joel, and Nathan
Aaron Neier
Spread joy. Chase your wildest dreams. ~ Patch Adams
Alex Buschmann As you go forth in life, have faith that the Lord will always be there to guide you on your journey.
We love you Aaron,
We are so proud of you and love you lots! Dad, Mom, Matt, and Nan
Mom & Dad
Hannah Clemons
When you get the choice to sit it out or dance…I hope you dance. Love, Aunt Nancy
Brenden Kleekamp Congratulations, BK. We know you’ll do great at Lindenwood. Love, Dad, Mom, Alysia, Ethan
Dear Connor,
Thank you for your countless hours of hard work during the past three years. Your dedication and eye for perfection has changed Borgia’s regular newspaper into a “superior overall” news magazine for two years in a row, and it has not gone unnoticed. From staying until 11 at night to make final touches, to Friday afternoon sonic runs and paper distributions, you have been an absolute joy to work with. Your talent, ability to remain calm under immense stress, and nack for knowing exactly what to say will all be sincerely missed. Good luck with your journalism major at Mizzou next year; we’re positive that you’ll be just as, if not more, successful as a Tiger. Congratulations! Sincerely, The Outlet Staff
Ryan Maune
Congratulations, we are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, and Maddie
Anastasia Ratcliff
We’re proud of you. We wish you the best in your future plans. Mom & Dad
Ryan Brinker
Congratulations on a GREAT high school career. You’ve made us so proud! Good luck at Drury! Love you lots! Mom, Dad, Holly, Beau & Scarlett Alex Jasper
Alex we are SO proud of your accomplishments throughout the years... Good luck to you in college-dream BIG!! Love, Mom & Dad
Alex Severino
Congratulations, Alex! We are so proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad
Hannah Clemons Dedication + Determination = NCAA Division I Softball. Looking forward to SEMO ball! Love, Dad and Mom
Jacob Martin
Congratulations on your success at SFBRHS! We are proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad
Kaitlyn Brehe
Rachel Diener
Congratulations, Rachel! Love, Mom & Dad Erin King & Connor Voss
Good friends are a blessing!
Congratulations, Kaitlyn Brehe Class of 2012 UCM Bound
14 years and counting...
So “prod!� Katelyn Voss
Congratulations, Katelyn!
We are so proud.
Love, Rory, Hannah, Dad and Mom Connor, We are so very proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad & Clayton
Hannah Clemons Always been as sweet as you were in this photo. I love you more than anything in the world. Love, Mom Trent Leimkuehler
Congratulations, Trent!! We are so proud of you! Love-Mom, Dad, Kelsey & Cocoa
Robert Roloff
We are so proud of you for what you have accomplished over the years.
Patrick Kimminau You made it! We’re so proud of you! Good luck at Ranken! Love, Mom, Dad, and Kayla
Bryce Dolan Bryce, You have become an outstanding young man, great brother, and super son. Love, Mom, Dad, Sean, and Megan
Krista Kleekamp
Krista, We are so proud of you. Good luck at UMKC in pharmacy. Love, Your family
Nicholas Walls
Congratulations! We’re proud of you! Good luck at KU!
We are so proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Katherine
Love, Dad, Mom, & Sam
Nicole Holzem
Nicole, keep reaching for the stars! We are proud of you and love you lots!
Love, Mom & Dad
Hannah Clemons
Then- College for Kids Now- College for BIG kids! Good luck!
Congratulations, Mary!
Mary Holtmeier Mackenzie Haddox
You’ve come a long way... and we are so very proud. Love, Mom, Dad, and Eli
Patrick Moroney Patrick John Moroney Super-spirited Borgia student Headed to Mizzou in 2012 to major in Business
Checklist for success: 1. Backpack, 2. Babydoll, 3. Basketball, 4. Stylin’ outfit... Look out world, here comes Claire Schroeder!
Claire Schroeder Danny Smith
Danny, We love you-For always forever. Love, Mom, Dad, Ray, Amanda, Charlie, and Joe
Congratulations, Eddie! Our family is so proud of you! All our love, Mom & Dad
Eddie Straatmann
I will take on anything life throws at me. Congratulations, Mom & Dad
Danny Millick Congratulations, Drew!!! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments!!! Love, Mom, Dad, and Ruchelle
Drew Roehrig Mary Catherine Cook
MC It’s alright to be a redneck. You are my sunshine! Love, Mom
Dominic “Dylan”
Gildehaus
Dylan, We are so proud of you. Congratulations on your graduation! Love, Mom, Dad & Austin
Charlie Walde Congratulations, Charlie-We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Grace, and Henry
Abby Noelke
Congratulations, Katie!
Congratulations! We Are So Proud Of You!!!
We are so proud of you! Good luck next year at UCM!! Love, Dad & Mom
Katie Willenbrink Katelyn
Love Ya :) Dad, Mom & Megan
We are so proud!
Biermann Congratulations, Katelyn!!! We are proud of you!! Love you- Dad & Mom
Luv ya, Mom, Dad, Jenna, Jack, and Jay
Jodi Danielle Hellebusch
Ben Holtmeyer Congratulations, Ben!
Bryggen Korte
We couldn’t be more proud! Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah, & Sam
Congratulations, Bryggen! You are a beautiful person, inside and out! We love you so much! Mom, Dad, & Blair
We are so proud of you! Love you to the moon, Dad, Mom, Quinton & Kyla
Haley Michelle Poepsel
Bri Hopkins “First the Ranabear, now a Panther. Creative, passionate, soulful, discerning, resilient, persistent. A Servant Leader.”
Adam Schmitt Congratulations, Adam! We are very proud of you and all of your achievements! We love you, Dad, Mom & Zach!
“Oh, the places you’ll go!” Congratulations, Little Buddy! We love you! Mom, Dad, Michael, and Ryan!
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who was in Mrs. Snider’s advisement with Gabrielle Hinterlong who was on the Yearbook Staff with Katie Haskins who was in College Psychology with Ali Titter who ate Blue Day lunch with Jon Strauser who was in Mrs. Schmidt’s CLC
Rookie Mistakes:
Outlet Alumni Warn Class of 2012
Joan Roubian Outlet Business Manager
High school freshmen aren’t the only ones who make rookie mistakes. This fall, Borgia’s Class of 2012 will be back at the bottom of the totem pole. But not to worry-- 2011 Borgia Outlet alumni offer a little advice to keep the social faux pas to a minimum.
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The biggest mistake a freshman can make is over-committing themselves to one specific thing; this could be a boyfriend/girlfriend, a group of friends, extracurriculars or even a class schedule exceeding 18 hours. Look out for wanting to try new things just for the sake of trying new things. Living away from home is an adventure and college life will bring tons of new experiences naturally; there’s no need to force it. I am a member of a household, which is essentially a Catholic fraternity. I love my brothers, both underclassmen and upperclassmen, and have gotten really close to them in only a semester and a half. Joining has been the best college decision I’ve made so far. If you are going to rush, look at the lifestyles different fraternities and sororities live and if that is honestly the lifestyle you want, go for it. Embarrassing story: A group of us were waiting at Nathan Rogers a busy intersection in the East Village and the crosswalk sign Ave Maria University, FL. had been blinking for a while, so my friend and I thought we could make it across in time... we didn’t. I did a dive headfirst into the middle of moving traffic. Lesson to learn: pay attention to traffic signals. Another and more common embarrassing story... I Keep the “cool-kid-in-college” hadn’t opened the novel I was supposed to read for my comp class. I had managed getting through the entire semester attitude to a minimum without being called on. At a lull in the discussion, I went There are two things that I’d tell incoming colto brush the hair out of my eyes and my professor thought I lege freshman to look out for: First, don’t forget was raising my hand. I denied it, but he still made me answer about school. I find that often times I work my his question about the climax of the plot. I had no idea what calendar around social activities rather than schoolhe was talking about and mumbled something indiscernible. work. While there is always something to do, learn how to say no-Lesson: reading assignments are homework. You’ll have to otherwise you will fall behind in your classes and it will come back eventually write a fifteen-page thesis on them. to haunt you. Second, try to keep the “cool-kid-in-college” attitude
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Fordham University (Lincoln Center), NY
to a minimum. I had it. You’ll have it, too, but try to keep it in check. No one wants to be remembered as “that stupid freshman,” especially if you’re going to a small school. Joining a sorority was the BEST decision I’ve made and I recommend it to everyone. I went into the recruitment process a little skeptical if it was the right decision for me, but I couldn’t be more thankful that I stuck with it. I’ve made so many friends both in my own sorority as well as the other sororities and fraternities on campus. My best memories from this year have all involved Greek life in some way or another. Callie Blatt
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Truman State University, MO
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who went to Life Teen with Adam Bowman who was in Tech Club with David Gildehaus who was in Mrs. Brinkmann’s American History IV with Katy Cibulka who was in Mr. Wingbermuehle’s advisement with Jessica Donnelly
who was on Cori Team with Alex Jasper who was a basketball Super Fan with Alex Bohle who cheered on Jake Martin who enrolled at SFBRHS his junior year, along with Ekaterina Miller who is friends with Elena Kang
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More Flags, More Fun.
Juniors Christian Sullivan, Andrew Obermark, Sydney Skubic and senior Kyle Gisburne will spend their summer breaks making a little cash at Six Flags. Sullivan and Obermark were both selected to play parts in Six Flags shows. Obermark will be acting in “The Blazin’ Imbeciles... What’s the Hold up?” “Our first rehearsal is May 11, and we open up the show to the public mid-June,” said Obermark. Sullivan is playing the role of “Griffin” in the show “Sing Out,” also opening in mid-June at the Palace Theater. Sullivan has performed in past shows at the park, including “Love at First Fright,” which took
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place during “Fright Fest” last October. “Honestly, it’s not about the money; it’s about being able to do what I love to do every day,” he said. Junior Sydney Skubic and senior Kyle Gisburne will act as characters in the theme park, by dressing up and greeting customers. For these two, playing a role is no “walk in the park.” Both Skubic and Gisburne had to attend a training session lasting seven hours. “Almost everyone loves Six Flags,” said Skubic. “Why would anyone turn a job down there?” For a list of shows and times, visit www. sixflags.com.
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walde wades in the water
The weather can get hot here in Missouri, so the Washington Aquatics Complex can be a busy place.
Senior Charlie Walde will work as a lifeguard this summer at the city pool. For Walde, the job is enjoyable because the job is not overly stressful. “We are trained for CPR, first aid and water safety,” he said. Pool season passes and punch cards are on sale now. For more information, call 636-390-1080.
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Patrick Moroney, senior, will be making sure the “Crunchwrap Supreme” or “Nachos Bell Grande” is made to perfection at the Taco Bell in Union, where he works as a cook. “Any order that comes through the drive-thru is mine,” he said. Moroney’s family owns several Taco Bell restaurants in the area.
huber Makes It Easy
Senior Dominic Huber fulfills the Schnucks promise of “We Make It Easy.” After working at the store for a year, Huber has had the opportunity to meet many people. He likes his co-workers and enjoys the many perks of being a “bag boy.” “Three times I have a found a wallet in the carts,” said Huber. “I took them to customer assistance and when the owners came to get them, I (received) a reward for it.” Dominic will continue his job until he leaves for college at the end of the summer.
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who played baseball with Sam Deschenes who was in Algebra II with Zach Stortz who ran track with Danny Millick who was an office TA with Meghan Grellner who was on the cheerleading squad with Katelyn Voss
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who was in Trimnastics with Melanie Wilmoth who was in Mrs. Michels’ CLC with Emmy Glastetter who was on Prom Court with Alex Buschman who was in the same Theology class as Garrett Frye who was a ski buddy with Joe Fister who
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Explore Summer
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Summer is an exciting time for new adventures and different experiences. However, some students choose to sleep away their summer.They miss out on the fresh air and the bright sun.There are many other things to do than just sitting in front of the television or iPad.To avoid just another boring summer, try to see how many things you can complete on this Summer Bucket List!
Take out a blanket and sleep under the stars. "Go Green" and plant a garden. Check the forecast for stormy weather. If its a sunny day, make a mural out of sidewalk chalk. Get your friends together for a weekly movie night. Be exotic and try a different fruit or vegetable every week. Play trivia games with your family. Visit the St. Louis Zoo (admission is free!). Make your mark and carve your name into a tree. Jump into a pool fully dressed. On a windy day, go to the park and fly a kite. Practice a sport you have never tried before. Take a carefree road trip on a Saturday afternoon. See how many fireflies you can catch in a jar. (don't forget to poke holes in the lid!) Have a glow stick fight. Grab some marshmallows for smores and pitch a tent to camp out in your backyard. Go to a concert. (Includes any WashingtonTown and Country event.) Have a picnic in the park. Go mini golfing and try to get a hole in one. Jump on a trampoline with sprinklers underneath. Take a bike ride on the KatyTrail. Emma Darling Outlet staff Writer Attempt to wake up before noon every day.
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is a member of the SFBRHS Class of 2012 who will never forget Ella Neier.