Making A Difference: $140,000 Raised for Student Scholarships

The real hero of our evening was scholarship speaker, Chloe Stieghorst ’23 who shared her heartwarming story of transformation here at Dominican, that was only made possible through scholarship support. It is for all the students like Chole that we ask our community to raise their paddles on auction night.

This year we raised over $140,000 during the paddle raise which will allow us to continue providing scholarships to our students.

Someone to Know

Bob Fetherston ’67

retired from his manufacturing engineer career in 2020. He currently works part time as a Senior Automotive Relocation Engineer for Manheim Auto Auctions and as an AEMT for Southern Ozaukee Fire and EMS. Last summer, after his wife Jeannine retired, they drove out west to California to visit Mesa Verdi, Zion, and Yosemite National Parks. The couple resides in Thiensville, WI.

celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past year. Jack also completed his 50th year coaching football. In Wisconsin, he coached at Carthage College, Wausau East, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Menomonee Falls. He currently coaches at Pantego Christian Academy. The couple resides in Lewisville, TX.

Currently Lives: Fox Point, WI

Post-Secondary Education: St. Norbert College, BS in Mathematics and Marquette University, BS in Civil Engineering.

Family: Married to Nancy Rolfs ’67 with 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Current Job: President/Owner of Munson Fence/ Munson Armstrong Paving and have been working there for 49 years.

Role Models: Dr. John P. Fetherston Sr.

Favorite Pastime/Hobby: Being with my family.

Favorite Dominican Memory: Meeting my wife at the Winter Dance.

Favorite Words of Wisdom: Taped to my bathroom mirror at Mayo Clinic “On particularly rough days when I’m sure I can’t possibly endure, I like to remember that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100%- and that is pretty good.” head PGA professional at Morningstar Golf Club, won WPGA 2022 Player of the Year honors in the member division and finished No. 1 in the senior division too. He is only the second player to accomplish this feat.

What are some ways you’ve been able to give back to Dominican? Multiple fence and asphalt projects, especially the Palermo’s Field fence.

Why is Dominican worthy of support: Dominican is a great school and is in a great location. It enriches lives, provides opportunity for growth, and prepares students for college.

Most meaningful accomplishment: Helping others and saving lives as an on- call firefighter, driving operator, and EMT for 33 years with Fox Point & North Shore Fire Departments. I’ve also been an auxiliary police officer for 31 years at the Fox Point Police Department and 8 years as a combat engineer captain for the 961st Engineer Battalion.

What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican? I learned responsibility, respect, and determination.

Someone to Know

Katie Pandl ’75

Class of 1997

celebrated their 25th class reunion on Saturday, April 29th at Good City Brewing.

’90s ’00s

married Rebecca Flegner on April 2, 2023 in Tulum Mexico. The couple resides in Milwaukee.

Currently Lives: Bayside, WI

Post-Secondary Education: Edgewood College & UW-Stout and his wife, Lori, welcomed daughter Charlotte Nicole Elizabeth on November 19, 2022. The couple resides in West Allis.

Family: Siblings Margaret ’77 Rytman, Christine ’78 Griffith, Amy ’80 Nordloh, Julie Pandl, John, Jimmy, Steve and Jeremiah Pandl.

Current Job: Sendik’s Catering Director for the last seven years.

Favorite Dominican Memory: Variety show where I got to wear a gorilla costume.

How did Dominican shape the person you are today: Dominican has given me a lifelong foundation of faith, friends, and family, and has kept my Catholic beliefs strong.

Kelly an investment advisor representative with M3 Financial, was chosen from hundreds of her colleagues as the Mortenson Award for Innovation recipient. This award recognizes someone who makes an impact on the landscape of the retirement industry by being willing to take risks and innovate. She received the award for a financial education and wellness platform she developed in 2022. Kelly lives in Oshkosh with her husband and children.

Why is Dominican worthy of support: For decades, Dominican has instilled the values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, and Partnership. In this crazy world we live in, now more than ever, these values need to continue to be taught.

What are some ways you’ve been able to give back to Dominican: I’ve given back over the years through my time and talent. Our family restaurant business, Pandl’s, expanded into a catering company which brought me back to Dominican catering at least 10 auctions over the years. My tradition of catering Dominican’s auction continues today as the Sendik’s Catering Director.

What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: Be a good, moral person, treat others as you want to be treated, pray, say please and thank you a lot!

Words of advice for current Dominican students: Study as hard as you can, and participate in social activities that will build long-lasting relationships.

Favorite words of wisdom: Stay close to God, embrace your family and friends, be GRATEFUL when someone offers to help you, and make soup to share.

Amber Raffeet ’06 August was appointed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to become the next judge for Branch 14 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. She has been an Assistant Family Court Commissioner for Milwaukee County since August 2022.

Someone to Know

Jay Guidinger ‘87

Post-Secondary Education:

University of Minnesota at Duluth BBA, Cleveland State University MEA was recently promoted to detective in the Homicide Division of the Milwaukee Police Department. Daniel and his wife, Margaret (Cope ’06), also welcomed daughter, Penelope Ann, in June of 2022.

Family: Married to Khai for 29 years.One daugher (Jinda), and two sons (Gabe and Greg).

Currently Lives: York, PA married Matt Roth on Saturday, October 28, 2022 at St. Monica Parish in Whitefish Bay, followed by a reception which included over twenty alumni at Bottle House 42 in Milwaukee. The couple resides in La Grange, IL.

Current Job: Vice President/General Manager of Lamar Advertising-York, PA.

First Job: My first job after college was as a professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Favorite Dominican Memory: Great classmates, instructors, and staff. I really enjoy the memories made working the summers to clean and prep the school for the next year.

How did Dominican shape the person you are today: Dominican reinforced the principles I was taught at home. Family is the foundation to everything.

Why is Dominican worthy of support: I believe in Catholic education and how it strengthens the family unit. Although my children did not have a Catholic high school experience, our Catholic faith is very much a part of our daily lives and that is a result of the example and sacrifices of my parents.

Katrina Galka ’07 has been working as an international opera singer since graduating with her Masters Degree in Music from Boston University in 2013. Since then she has sung as a soloist at major opera houses across the USA, Europe, and Asia, and will make her debut this fall at the Teatro alla Scala, one of the most prestigious houses in the world. When she’s not traveling to sing, she lives in Portland, OR with her husband and dog.

What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: Appreciate everyone, take care of one another and good things will be there for all.

Words of advice for current Dominican students: Stay curious and don’t strive to be a “finished product.” Look for ways to get better or try something new. There is always room for improvement if you are willing to make the room.

Favorite words of wisdom: Greatest TEAM you will ever be on is the one you call Family. If you aren’t a great teammate at home it will be hard to be one anywhere else!

John (JJ) Schlaikowski ’07

was promoted to Navy Chief Petty Officer in October 2022 and is currently stationed in Norfolk, Virginia aboard the USS Montana SSN 794. He has served in the Navy since 2012. John is pictured with his wife Amanda and their two children.