TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................ 1 Faculty, Staff and Boards ................................. 2 Stewardship and Supporting Parishes ................ 3 Mission and Values ......................................... 4 Class of 2020 ................................................ 6 Your Giving Matters ........................................ 8 Excellence in Action ...................................... 10 Supporting the Future .................................... 13 Our Donors ................................................. 14 Lourdes Event Donors .................................... 18 19-20 Financial Results ................................... 20 A Legacy of Giving..........................................21
Dear Friends of Lourdes, Our Gratitude Report is a chronicle of what our students, faculty, staff and volunteers have been able to accomplish this pas t year through the generosity of supporters. As a Catholic school, the majority of our funding comes through charitable gifts to our school and to our parishes. Your partnership has enabled Lourdes Central Catholic in its mission to promote the spiritual, academic, and social growth of its students. This is preparing them to play an active role in the Church, in thei r families and in society. During the 2019-2020 school year, despite the coronavirus pandemic that affected the school’s fourth quarter, we were able to accomplish great things. Our students broke records in academic excellence. Our students grew in their knowledge of our patroness, Our Lady of Lourdes, whose Feast Day we celebrated on February 11th. Our benefactors helped us secure safe and reliable transportation for our students. Our faculty and students adjusted to the abrupt transition of teaching remotely when the pandemic closed our campus in March. We grew in grace, glorifying our Lord and His goodness to us in the face of the changes we were undergoing. We have many things for which to be grateful! We hope you enjoy catching up with what is happening at Lourdes in this 2019-2020 Gratitude Report. Yours in Christ,
Fr. Jonathan Haschke Chief Administrative Officer
Please note: This issue of our Gratitude Report deals solely with the 2019—2020 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2020. All gifts received after that date will appear in the 2020-2021 Gratitude Report. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this report. Please accept our apologies for any errors or omissions and report them to the Advancement Office at 402-873-6154. 1
Faculty • Staff • Board Members ADMINISTRATION
FACULTY/STAFF
FACULTY/STAFF
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
ADVISORY BOARD
Fr. Jonathan Haschke Chief Administrative Officer
Sheryl Allen Kathy Aultz Heather Bakula Katie Bebout Dianne Bohlken Jon Borer Beth Box Megan Brehm Lacie Bruns Morris Elise Buck Wendi Buggi Clayton Carlton Brooke Chaney Fr. Timothy Danek Kay DeFreece Tina Dia Thomas Dinville Jennifer Dirksen Kim Dorman Rachel Eberly Kim Esser Caitlin Falcone Joan Fedoris Nikki Feilmeier Lesley Gould Connie Gress Marybeth Grundman Ron Grundman Dana Gunderson Rachel Hamling
Diana Harris Noreen Harris Kylie Hein Linda Hogeland Fr. Ryan Kaup Sr. Kathleen Kilp Michelle Kreifels Maryann Liesemeyer Julie Martinosky Taylor McGinnis Mary Mills Cindy Monson Kelly O’Donnell Michael Parde Tammy Partsch Gabe Rohde Fr. Ryan Salisbury Theresa Smith Sr. Ana Maria Solis Fr. Michael Ventre Victoria Watkins Carolyn Whitney Lisa Whitten Tom Wigington Linda Willson George Wilson Emily Wolken Mary Wright Ellen Wulf Patrice Wulf Sr. Cynthia Young
Heather Bakula Bryan Bequette Mike Borns Brooke Chaney Dr. Dan DeFreece Kay DeFreece Jesse Dorman Curt Feilmeier Fr. Jonathan Haschke Herb Lavigne Dr. Brett Meyer Emily Meyer Deanna Sands Patrice Wulf Robert Wulf
Fr. Jonathan Haschke
Mr. Curt Feilmeier Principal Mr. Jon Borer Assistant Principal Activities Director Mrs. Lisa Whitten School Counselor
ADVANCEMENT Brooke Chaney Advancement Director Patrice Wulf Advancement Associate Alumni Coordinator Megan Brehm Special Projects Coordinator
BUSINESS OFFICE Heather Bakula Business Mananger Jennifer Dirksen Administrative Assistant 2
ENDOWMENT BOARD Fr. Jonathan Haschke Deroy Harshman Joyce Turner Donny Duval Tom Gude Ryan Beccard
Debi Baumert Ann Beccard Jon Borer Brooke Chaney Jason Esser Curt Feilmeier Jeff Funke Fr. Michael Houlihan Fr. Ryan Kaup Brad Kreifels Emily Meyer Fr. Karl Millis Fr. Ryan Salisbury
Nicole Schnitzer Fr. Thomas Schultes Stena Seamann Matilda Serna Laurie Stukenholtz Fr. Michael Ventre Lisa Whitten
LOURDES ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION LAA works to support the extra-curricular activities of students in grades 6-12. Officers for 2019-2020 were: Debi Baumert Kim Esser
Jennifer Howard William “Skip” Welsh
LOURDES ELEMENTARY PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION LEPTO provides a link between the parents of elementary students and teachers. LEPTO supports the elementary students and teachers with extra-curricular needs and provides fun activities throughout the school year. Officers for 2019-2020 were: Gynae Bantz Suzanne Moody
Jessica Crunk Jill Yost
LOURDES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Lourdes Alumni Association fosters relationships between alumni and the school and provides ways for members to engage and connect. Officers for 2019-2020 were: Ann (Able) Beccard ‘03 JoAnn (Kreifels) Krog ‘77 Monica (Turner) Welsh ‘88
Debbie (Lollman) Bruggeman ‘97 Lindsay (Mayberry) Krog ‘00
LOURDES STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE The Stewardship Committee welcomes new families to our school, organizes teacher appreciation efforts and activities to celebrate our school community. Committee members include: Ann Beccard Megan Brehm Debbie Bruggeman Maureen Chance Jessica Crunk
Misy Fulton Jennifer Howard Emily Meyer Audra Rutt Nicole Schnitzer
Amber Shawhan Jill Yost Fr. Karl Millis Fr. Ryan Kaup Fr. Ryan Salisbury
SUPPORTING PARISHES St. Mary Catholic Church Nebraska City
St. Paulinus Catholic Church Syracuse
St. Joseph Church Auburn
St. Benedict Catholic Church Nebraska City
Church of the Holy Spirit Plattsmouth
Holy Trinity Church Avoca
St. Joseph Catholic Church Paul
St. Bernard Catholic Church Julian
St. Clara Church Peru 3
Our Mission
The mission of Lourdes Central Catholic School is to assist parents in the development of their children by providing a Christcentered environment which promotes spiritual, academic and social growth in order to prepare students for active participation in the Church, in their families and in society.
School and Community
Over a century ago, Lourdes Central Catholic School began its mission of preparing students for their future. Today, Lourdes Central Catholic School include grades preschool through twelve and is supported by nine parishes from the surrounding area. The Lourdes student body is comprised of students from supporting Catholic parishes in Nebraska and Iowa, but also includes students from other faiths.
Accreditation
Lourdes is a class C2 - D1 school, fully accredited by the State of Nebraska, a National Catholic Education Association Member (PreS-12), and part of the Pioneer Conference.
Student Body
During the 2019-2020 school year, Lourdes served 353 students in grades pre-school through 12.
“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.� St. Catherine Laboure
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Aubrey Bando
Renee Box
Cade Lee
Elaina Madison
Luke Partsch
CLASS of 2020 DATA Number of Students in the Class of 2020: 29 100% of Students took the ACT 25% of the Class scored above 30 on the ACT
Top 10% of the Class Average ACT Score: 34 Top 25% of the Class Average ACT Score 32 50% of the class graduated with an ACT score of 24 or higher 5 students graduating Summa Cum Laude and achieving a GPA of 4.0/4.0
Catherine Shawhan
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61% of the class graduated Cum Laude or higher
Ethan Roberts
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Your Giving Matters From foundation grants to Giving Tuesday to our “virtual” Lourdes Event, we have been truly blessed by our Lourdes alumni, family, friends, and community. Through the generosity of an anonymous donor we were able to double our original annual appeal goal!
ANNUAL APPEAL 2019-2020 RESULTS
ANNUAL APPEAL ALUMNI GIFTS by DECADE 2000s
11 donors
1990s
8 donors
1980s
24 donors
1970s
50 donors
1960s
36 donors
294
1950s
18 donors
ANNUAL APPEAL DONORS
1940s
10 donors
$401,836 TOTAL ANNUAL APPEAL DONATIONS
$200,000 MATCHED FUNDING
$34,179 GIVING TUESDAY DONATIONS
OTHER GIFTS
$369,569
112 STUDENTS Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 52 FAMILIES Provided with Support $146,862 In assistance including support from the Good Shepherd Scholarship Fund
LOURDES EVENT $72,247 Event Earnings $25,000 Anonymous Donor
$97,247
TOTAL EARNINGS
THE LOCKER PROJECT
$14,801
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
The Lourdes Event Special project to replace 30+ year old lockers. 35 Donors / 55 Lockers
The Nebraska City Community Foundation and the Nebraska Community Foundation provided funding for Bridging the Gap summer reading program in response to COVID-19.
Foundation Gifts
The Vincent and Marie Kreifels Family Foundation provided funding for the purchase of a Ford Expedition to be used by faculty and staff to tow our trailer and transport small groups of students as needed. Pictured are Mrs. Kay DeFreece and members of the T4:12 Campus Ministry group on their way to visit residents at the Ambassador.
The Steinhart Foundation provided funds for the purchase of a new school bus and also for architectural drawings our future cafeteria. Pictured are members of the Steinhart Foundation board along with Lourdes priests and staff at the blessing of our new bus.
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Excellence in Action National History Day—Regional Awards Junior Division Individual Website-Baylor Lee, 4th Place Junior Division Paper-Cora Krog, 2nd Place Junior Division Individual Exhibit-Reed Hamling, 1st Place; Callen Schnitzer, 2nd Place; Amelia White, 3rd Place; Seren Esser, 4th Place Junior Division Individual Documentary-Jenna Box, 1st Place Junior Division Group Website-Jozey Allgood and Lucy Chaney, 3rd Place Junior Group Exhibit-Susan Kincaid and Mary Misner, 4th Place Junior Group Documentary-Rachel Dia, Bryanna Valdovino, Rebekah Vaverek, 1st Place Arbor Lodge Special Award-Reed Hamling Mayhew Cabin Award-Grace Baxa and Josie Bennett Peru Historical Foundation-Jozey Allgood and Lucy Chaney National History Day—State Awards Individual Website, Nationals Alternate-Baylor Lee, 3rd Place Individual Documentary, Nationals AlternateJenna Box, 3rd Place Individual Exhibit Nebraskaland Award: Reed Hamling Patriots Pen Essay Contest District Competition: Baylor Lee (1st), Renee Stehlik (2nd), Lucy Chaney (3rd) State Competition: Ellie McAlexander (2nd) Middle School Scholastic Art Awards Painting, Silver Key—Alex Peter Drawing, Honorable Mention—Rachel Dia, Rebekah Vaverek 10
Science Fair 1st Place-Evelyn Dorman “Ice, Ice Maybe” 2nd Place-Sophia Whitney “Bar vs. Liquid Soap” 3rd Place-Kadence White “Bookworm” 4th Place-Brady Schnitzer “Does Surface Matter” 2020 Presidential Scholar - Luke Partsch Only 161 students are selected nationwide based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. 2020 National Merit Scholarship Finalist Luke Partsch; Of the 1.5 million students who entered the 2020 National Merit Scholarship competition only 1% become finalists. 2020 National Merit Commended Scholar Catherine Shawhan; Of the 1.5 million students who entered the 2020 National Merit Scholarship competition only 3.3% become Commended Scholars. Omaha World Herald All Academic Teams Students rank in the top 4% of all graduating seniors in the state of Nebraska in the areas of Academics, Classroom Performance, rigor of senior classroom schedule, involvement in school activities and academic competitions. First Team: Catherine Shawhan Second Team: Luke Partsch Honorable Mention: Renee Box, Elaina Madison, Ethan Roberts
Lincoln Journal Star Academic All-State Student-athletes who are juniors or seniors can be nominated by their coach or another representative of their high school. Nominees must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.6 or better on a 4.0 scale and be a varsity starter.
Brianna Fulton: Basketball, Track and Field James Kearney: Cross Country, Track and Field Cade Lee: Track and Field Althea Gay: Cross Country Elaina Madison: Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field Ivye Meyer: Volleyball Kameron Monahan: Football Ethan Roberts: Football, Track and Field Olivia Weninger: Track and Field, Wrestling Gabrielle Wichman: Track and Field
“Pick Six” 6-time Lincoln Journal Star Academic All State Honoree Elaina Madison NCPA (NSAA) Academic All-State Renee Box: Play Production Brianna Fulton: Girls Basketball, Girls Track and Field Will Funke: Football, Boys Basketball Reed Greger: Speech James Kearney: Boys Track and Field Beau Lee: Boys Basketball Cade Lee: Boys Track and Field Elaina Madison: Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Music, Girls Track and Field Luke Partsch: Play Production, Music Ethan Roberts: Football, Speech
Excellence in Action Academic Decathlon - 2019-2020 THEME – In Sickness and In Health: An Exploration of Illness & Wellness
SENIORS: Cathy Shawhan, Luke Partsch, Will Eppert, Matthew Roettger JUNIORS: Paul Shawhan, Jazmin Rodriguez, Ashley Green SOPHOMORES: Anna Kincaid, Abby Koelzer, Kaitlyn Howard, Mackenzie Ludwig, Karla Rodriguez REGIONALS (January) 1st Place Very Small Schools Earned 62 individual medals (16 Gold, 8 Silver, 24 Bronze) Cathy Shawhan was the Top Scorer for the team STATE (February) VERY SMALL SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONS Earned 26 Individual Medals (8 Gold, 7 Silver, 11 Bronze) Top Scorer for Lourdes – Cathy Shawhan Jazmin Rodriguez was the 3rd Place Scorer Overall for Varsity Students (Small Schools)
Bronze (24-26 ACT Score) Seniors—Colby Howard, James Kearney, Ivye Meyer, Reagan Bassinger, Paige Stones, Libby Baumert, Ainsley Esser, Heaven Rush Juniors—Zachary Whitten High School Quiz Bowl Champions—B103 Live Quiz Bowl Competition Champions—Freeman High School Quiz Bowl, Gold Level Government Participation The Class of 2020 began their role as participants in their community by observing/attending local government and organizational meetings by registering to vote, donating blood, attending local meetings including school board, village board, city council, elementary parent teacher organizations, participating in the Life Chain and the Pro-Life March. American Legion Girls State Samantha Fredrichs
Shawhan, Reed Greger, Jasmine Pineda, Cara Goodman State Competition—4th Place State Competition Superior Acting Awards: Renee Box, Cathy Shawhan, Luke Partsch 2019-2020 Outstanding Actor—Luke Partsch 2019-2020 Outstanding Actresses—Renee Box, Cathy Shawhan
Pioneer Art Conference Kelsi Wuelling—Photography, 3rd Place Girls Basketball 1st Place LAA Tournament 2nd Place Pioneer Conference Tournament 2nd Place Freeman Holiday Tournament District Runner-Up 20 Win Season (2nd in school history) 4-Year Record of 72-31, the most for a senior class in school history Boys Basketball 3rd Place Pioneer Conference Tournament 3rd Place Holiday Tournament
Fine Arts All-State Choir—Paul Shawhan All-State Band—Luke Partsch Football Doane Honor Band—Luke Partsch State Qualifier Academic All Conference (Based on ACT Scores) Apple Jack Marching Band Competition—4th Place Gold (30-36 ACT Score) Volleyball Seniors—Luke Partsch, Cathy Shawhan,Ethan Competition One Act Play Production Ainsley Esser, new school record for Ace Serves Roberts, Renee Box, Elaina Madison, Aubrey Pioneer Conference Competition—2nd Place (83) Bando, Cade Lee Pioneer Conference Competition Superior Acting District Qualifier Juniors—Olivia Weninger, Paul Shawhan, Kameron Awards: Renee Box, Cathy Shawhan, Luke Monahan Partsch, Kameron Monahan, Paul Shawhan, Reed Due to COVID-19 restrictions the annual musical and Silver (27-29 ACT Score) Greger, Jasmine Pineda, Cara Goodman track and field events were cancelled. Seniors—Will Eppert, Cara Goodman, Gabbi District Competition—1st Place Wichman District Competition Superior Acting Awards: Juniors—Brianna Fulton Renee Box, Cathy Shawhan, Luke Partsch, Paul 11
Supporting the Future at Lourdes Ways You Can Help LIFETIME GIVING Giving today helps fill the immediate needs of our school by providing income to cover day-to-day operating expenses. You may benefit from such gifts with a charitable deduction on your tax return. The most common method of making a gift is to contribute cash. Stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares that have appreciated can have an impact on our school and also create an income tax reduction for you based on their current value. Because there is no capital gains tax when you make the gift, you double tax savings on shares you’ve held for over a year. Some ways you can give include:
Cash Securities Gifts of Grain Life Insurance
LEGACY GIVING—PLANNED GIFTS
A charitable bequest is one of the simplest ways to provide continuing support for Lourdes Central Catholic. Lourdes has established the Legacy Society to give family and friends of our school an opportunity to demonstrate their support through planned giving. Legacy Society members are donors who have made a commitment to Lourdes as part of their own legacy by including us in their estate planning. Planned giving is the process of carefully selecting the best method and asset for making a charitable gift. Planned gifts can be made in the following ways: Life Insurance Bequests by will or living trust Charitable Gift Annuities Beneficiary benefits from IRA’s, pensions, or financial accounts Charitable Remainder Trusts Charitable Lead Trusts Please contact Brooke Chaney at brooke-chaney@cdolinc.net for more information on how you can become a donor or Legacy Society member.
The William ("Bill") and Betty Davis family contributed to the Annual Appeal to honor the memory of Betty Davis, who passed away on January 30, 2020. Betty was always a cheerleader for Lourdes, and served as a room mother, substitute teacher, and volunteer speech coach during the years her children attended Lourdes. Before and beyond those years, both Betty & Bill enjoyed contributing to the Lourdes community, from Bill's role on the school board in the 1960s, participating in the early Lourdes Events, attending the musicals, supporting Academic Decathlon--Lourdes has always been important to the Davis Family. Betty especially enjoyed attending the Lourdes musicals, particularly in her last years when they were staged in the new Wirth Auditorium.
Pictured with their children at left. Front Row: Bill & Betty Davis. Back Row: Doreen Schelkopf, Denise '78, Mark '86, Diane '81, and Donna '82. 13
Our Donors Thank you to our Annual Appeal donors and all those who generously donated to our school. We couldn’t do it without you! Ryan and Kim Abell Leroy and Valerie Able Michael and Maxine A'Hearn Colin and Teresa Albers Mike Alex Memorial Joseph Allen Amy and Shane Allgood Andy and Sue Anderson Nick and Michelle Andrew Ron and Sue Badberg, in honor of Kadence, Amelia, and Drake White Ed and Ann Bade, in honor of Christopher J. Kreifels '78 John and Audrey Bakula Mark and Heather Bakula Gynae Bantz Donna Barry Timothy and Brenda Baumann Lou and Joan Beccard Ryan and Ann Beccard Stephanie Becklun Bryan and Kelly Bequette Nancy Bernard Ted and Heidi Bernard Larry Bischof Ron Boerner, in memory of Ralph Boerner '40 Jim and Dianne Bohlken Bernie and Ann Borer Jon and Jacque Borer Kathleen Bottcher Susan Bottcher Randall and Megan Brehm Lisa Bruce Kaleb and Debbie Bruggeman Fr. Sidney and Carol Bruggeman Alton and Lois Bruns, in honor of Lexis Bruns-Morris Lacie Bruns-Morris Craig and Marge Buescher Lanny and Mary Burr Fr. Thomas Bush Patricia Calvert Ken and Paula Carlstedt Melvin and Rita Carlstedt 14
Alex and Melicca Carpenter Joe and Brooke Chaney Beth Clark John and Vi Collins Mary Conley Kent Connell, in memory or Rick Heng '72 Kenneth and Suzanne Cooksey Michael and Connie Cooper, in memory of Mariane (Cooper) Martin '77 John and Debi Crotty Amy Cullum In memory of Betty Davis Wirth Davis Linda Deaver Anna Dedic Dr. Dan and Kay DeFreece Jan Denton, in honor of my Kearney grandchildren Jerry Dierks Thomas Dinville Ross and Jennifer Dirksen Anne Donahue Jesse and Kim Dorman Richard A. Dovey, in memory of Mrs. Libbie Neeman Barbara DuBois Robert and Mary Lee Duncan Garry Durr Guy Durr Jeff and Nancy Durr Rosemary Dutton, in memory of Herbert and Rosa Volkmer Dotti Easter Ryan and Janie Ebmeier Jason and Kim Esser Steven and Caitlin Falcone Raymond and Lois Fergus Wilber and Marlene Fey, Jr. Ed and Jane Fischer Marcia Foulk, in memory of Greg "Buddy" Kreifels Susan Frederick Beverly Freed, in memory of Floyd and Bill Goff Patrick Friede, in memory of Edwin, Catherine and Allan Friede Carolyn Fullenkamp Terry and Misy Fulton, in memory of Lana Fulton
Jeff and Hettie Funke John and Kathy Gawart Brett and Robyn Gay Jane and Clair Gerry Richard and Lynn Gibson, in honor of Fr. Michael McCabe Marcela Gottwald, in honor of Peter and Nora Durr James Graf, in honor of the Weninger Family Connie Gress Gregory Gress, in honor of Raymond and Carolyn Gress Pat Gress Ray and Carolyn Gress Romana Gress Ron and MaryBeth Grundman William and Kathryn Grundman Richard and Sharon Gygi Patrice Hahn, in memory of Lester L. Kinnison Rebecca Hall, in memory of Celeste Eiserman Kreifels '72 Roger and Rachel Hamling Joanne Hanks Bill and Noreen Harris Deroy Harshman Michael Harshman Jane Hartwell Fr. Jonathan Haschke Bernie Hauder Michael Hayden Jim and Becky Head Betty Headley, in memory of Jane (Madsen) Pereski '68 Russell and Kylie Hein Karen Heng Lynn and Sharon Heng, in memory of Lori (Heng) Reuss Roger Heng, in memory of Leonard, Clara, Dennis and Brian Heng Stephen Heng Thomas and Karen Heng, in memory of Susan Heng Tyler Heng, in memory of Steve and Donna Walters Robert Heng and Mary Heng-Braun, in memory of Kathleen Wirth and in memory of Ernest Volkmer, Jr. George and Mary Kay Hengen, in honor of Fr. John Cooper
Our Donors Rosemary Hicks, in memory of Harry and David Schreiner William and Aurelia Inkret Clarence and Anna Mae Kaiser Dan and Sheryl Kaiser, in memory of Orville and Rosemary Rettig Leonard and Mary Kaiser, in memory of Margaret Ann Kaiser and in memory of M. William Meredith '47 Brad and Cathy Kassube Fr. Ryan Kaup Sherry Kaup James and Irene Kearney Joan Kemlage John Kempkes, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kempkes Kathy Kimbrel Richie and Clare Kincaid Louis Kipper Knights of Columbus, Council 3152 Robert Knorr Renee Kopf Michael and Christine Koslosky Brad and Michelle Kreifels Chris Kreifels Christopher and Anne Kreifels, in honor of Mary Kreifels Cliff and Jean Kreifels Dale Kreifels Doug and Fran Kreifels, in memory of Andrew and Margaret Kreifels Floyd and Garnet Kreifels Jacey Kreifels Melvin and Lila Kreifels Mitchell Kreifels Richard and Jane Kreifels Roger Kreifels, in memory of Juanita Kreifels The Vincent and Marie Kreifels Family Foundation Andrew and Lindsay Krog Gary and Sharon Lackey, in honor of Hunter Lackey Grant and Shana Lackey Herbert Lavigne The Herbert J. Lavigne Family Foundation Jolene Lawlor
Cody and Kelsey Layman MaryAnn Lazzo, in memory of Max Moyer Rosine Lemrick Allan and Ann Lerdahl Charles and Patricia Lock Charles Lock, in honor of Patricia Lock Jeffrey Lollmann Joseph Lollmann, in memory of Tom Lollman Emil and MaryAnn Lutz Terry MacNamara, in memory of Betty Davis Kelly and Sue Madden Dr. Paul and Angie Madison Cathy Martinez Patricia Mattson Aaron and Dana Mayberry Darrel and Jackie McAlexander, in memory of Henry and Mary Lutz Kathleen McBride, in honor of Dave McBride Margaret McConnaughey Derek and Taylor McGinnis Dennis and Susan McLaren Ruth McMaster, in honor of Fr. Brian Wirth James McQuillan Bill Meredith, in memory of M. William Meredith ‘47 Drs. Brett and Emily Meyer Diane Meyer James and Joan Meyer Karen Meyer, in memory of Jeanie and Buddy Kreifels Thomas and Jennifer Meyer Jane Mick, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Heng, Sr. Mary Miller Scott Miller Mary Mills Roberta Moffatt Fr. James Morin Donald and Eileen Mousel Sr. Elizabeth Moyer O.S.U., in memory of Max Moyer and in honor of Virgina Moyer Tony and Ruth Mudd Paul and Karen Mullen Lori Mullin Sam and Patricia Nanfito Mike Navrkal
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Our Donors The Nebraska City Community Foundation The Nebraska Community Foundation Michelle Neece Aaron and Kelly O'Donnell David Ohnmacht, in memory of Chris, Helen and Br. Steve Ohnmacht William and Mary Jo Olmer Susan Olson, in memory of Mike and Catherine Roddy Barbara Orton Janet Paap, in memory of Phyllis Gress Paap '48 Janet Palmtag Mary Parker, in honor of John and Rita Stukenholtz Mark and Ellen Patton Marvin and Mary Penning Don Pfeiffer Marshall and Jenette Plumer, in memory of Harold and Clara Plumer In memory of James Pudenz Jane Pullum Anthony Ramold Clarence Ramold Carole Randle Daniel and Kathy Rawlings Dean and Diane Reese Kevin and Debra Rettig Sr. Patricia Rhoten Garry and Marilyn Rose Dolores Ryan Susan Sand Deanna Sands Andrew and Kristine Sarver Margaret Schemmel John and Teresa Schlorholtz David and Jackie Schmitz Nick Schmitz, in memory of Dianne Schmitz Ronald Schmitz Suzanne Schonberner, in memory of Kermit Durr Kent Schreiner Robert and Sally Schreiner Thomas and Joyce Schreiner Colleen Schreiter, in memory of Bill Schreiter David Schreiter 16
Kurt and Jeanene Schreiter Andrea Schroeder-Stangler Fr. Thomas Schultes Orville Schuster, in memory of Virginia (Schuster) Monaghan Kevin and Valerie Seevers Nicholas and Dana Seiwert Richard and Susan Sevening Sharon Shacklett, in memory of Frank and Loretta Sarraillon Karl and Amber Shawhan Angela Sheldon, in memory of M. William Meredith '47 Mickala Sjulin Todd and Terry Smith Lisa Snyder, in memory of Ralph and Lenora Schreiter Scott and Cindy Spilinek St. Benedict Cemetery Foundation St. Joseph's Altar Society St. Mary's Church (Hamburg, Iowa) Jim and Bonnie Stark, in memory of Betty Davis The Steinhart Foundation, Inc. Nancy Strange, in memory of Floyd '59 and Bill Goff David and Donitta Straub Shirley Straub, in memory of Donald Straub Carl and Kay Stukenholtz Jeremy and Gina Stukenholtz Judy Thorne Jon Tritsch Bryan Turner Leland and Joyce Turner Joe and Kristin Tynon Kathleen Vande Berg, in memory of Joseph Sarraillon Karen Vaughn Brennan and Christiane Vaverek Michael and Darci Venem Fr. Michael Ventre Deacon Christopher Volkmer, in memory of Ron and Angela Volkmer Frank and Julie Volkmer
Gary and Celeste Volkmer Larry and Carol Volkmer The Laurine Volkmer Foundation The Lee and Mary Volkmer Family Foundation Mark Volkmer, in memory of Ernest C. Volkmer Ronald and Roselyn Volkmer Fr. Michael Volkmer CPPS, in memory of Ron and Mildred Volkmer A. Steve Volkmer Robert and Jody Weddle Mary Ann Welch William and Monica Welsh IV Darren and Shera Weninger Duane and Hope Weninger Joseph Wenzl Norbert Wenzl, in honor of John and Mary Wenzl Walter and Rita Wenzl Michael and Misty Wheeler George White Kory and Julia White Wanda White Evert and Lisa Whitten Mike Wilmes Jay Wilmes Thomas and Carole Winscot Eileen Wirth Gerald and Susan Wirth John Wirth Bryan and Mary Wright Bob and Patrice Wulf Todd and Jill Yost Thank you to all our donors who wish to remain anonymous.
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Our Event Donors Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our annual Lourdes Event Fundraiser went virtual! We are so grateful to all of our donors who, despite challenging circumstances, continue to support our efforts. MOBILE BIDDING SPONSOR Funke Family Companies GRAND SPONSORS Boutique in the City Fr. Timothy Danek Joy and Teresa Johnson Derek and Taylor McGinnis Kent and Cindy McGinnis Rock Creek Swine, The Heng Family World Auto GOLD SPONSORS Arbor Bank The Keeping Room Premier Bank Dr. Dan and Kay DeFreece
SILVER SPONSORS Arbor City Storage Beccard Seed Defy Paper El Portal Mexican Restaurant JC’s Clubhouse Grill Little Ted’s Moser’s U-Save Professional Mortgage Syracuse Veterinary Service The Golf Club at Table Creek BRONZE SPONSORS Andrews Monuments Arbor Country Cleaning and Restoration, Inc. Arbor Psychiatric and Wellness Center Borns Financial Citizens State Bank Commercial State Bank DeBuhr Insurance Agency 18
Farmer’s Cooperative, Talmage Flood Communications Frontier Cooperative Gude Mortuary Hohl Orthodontics Someday Wellness Vanderveen and Goracke, CPA’s Walmart SILENT AUCTION DONORS Colin and Teresa Albers Fred and Sheryl Allen Christina Alsop Amazing Pizza Machine Ambassador Wellness Center Andrews Monuments Appearances Salon Arbor Bank Arbor City Storage Arbor Country Cleaning and Restoration, Inc. Arbor Psychiatric and Wellness Center Auburn Nails Bill and Kathy Aultz Mark and Heather Bakula Gynae Bantz Beccard Seed Ryan and Ann Beccard Bellevue Berry Farm Aric and Tara Bennett Bryan and Kelly Bequette Ted and Heidi Bernard Beyond BBQ Kent Blum, Blum Custom Frames Ann and Bernie Borer Borns Financial Mike Borns Susan Bottcher
Boutique in the City Daren and Beth Box Randall and Megan Brehm BroomTree Retreat and Conference Center Brown's Shoe Fit Brownville Concert Series Matt and Liz Bruggeman Lacie and Lexis Bruns-Morris Casey's General Store Joe and Brooke Chaney Debbie Chesterman Citizens State Bank Commercial State Bank Craft Axe Throwing Creighton University Fr. Timothy Danek DeBuhr Insurance Agency Dan and Kay DeFreece Defy Paper The Downtowner The Durham Museum Ryan and Janie Ebmeier El Portal Mexican Restaurant Entrap Games Escape Room Jason and Kim Esser Farmer’s Coop, Talmage Doug and Becky Feagan Curt and Nikki Feilmeier Wilbur and Marlene Fey Flood Communications First Class Flowers Kathy Florence David Frana, '78 Leroy Frana, '71 Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Friends of Lourdes
Our Event Donors Frontier Cooperative The Funke Family Companies Gloria Deo Mr. Grundman and the LCC Maintenance Crew Gude Mortuary The Hair Factory Roger and Rachel Hamling and Family Hank Handmade Fr. Jonathan Haschke Phil Hauptman The Heng Family HIS Handmaid Art Hohl Orthodontics Adam and Jennifer Howard Family Susie Howard Husker Rehab and Physical Therapy JC’s Clubhouse Grill James Arthur Vineyard Jenny Nail and Spa Joy and Teresa Johnson Joslyn Art Museum KC Royals Fr. Ryan Kaup Mike and Jenny Kearney The Keeping Room Brian Kochanowicz Jason and Jaclyn Kreifels Andrew and Lindsay Krog Grant and Shana Lackey LCC Lunch Ladies LCC Library Lied Lodge and Conference Center Lifeguard Auto The Spa at Bryan LifePointe Lifetime Vision Lincoln Children's Museum Lincoln Children's Zoo Little Ted’s Lofte Community Theatre
Don and Jackie Loseke Lourdes Elementary Faculty and Staff Lyons Enterprises and JK Ag Doug and Tiffany Lyons Mandy Hall Photography Margaret's Gift Shop at CHI Health St. Mary's Hospital Martin Jewelry of Nebraska City Scott and Julie Martinosky McDonald's Derek and Taylor McGinnis Kent and Cindy McGinnis Molly McNeely, D.D.S Merz Ink Drs. Brett and Emily Meyer Miller Family Dentistry Moser’s U Save Nebraska City News Press Oak Barn Beef Omaha Children's Museum Omaha Symphony Pacific Springs Golf Club Papio Fun Park Mary Pargett Elaine Payne Pioneer 3 Movie Theater Pizza Hut, Nebraska City Premier Bank Professional Mortgage Sharon Ramold Kevin and Deb Rettig The Ricketts Family Mike Riege Dave and Kate Roberts and Family Roberts Family Farm Rock Creek Swine Roettger Digital Transfer The Rose Theater Matt and Audra Rutt Fr. Ryan Salisbury
Scheel's Brett and Melanie Schnitzer Fr. Thomas Schultes Shannon and Amanda Schulz The Shawhan Family Slattery Vintage Estates Todd and Theresa Smith Someday Wellness The Hispanic Community of St. Benedict's Church Strategic Air Command Syracuse Veterinary Service, P.C. The Golf Club at Table Creek Vala's Pumpkin Patch Valentino's Vanderveen and Goracke, CPA’s Fr. Michael Ventre Walmart Chris Webster Duane and Hope Weninger Whiskey Run Creek Willow Bee Sign and Design Emily Wolken Woodland Hills Golf World Auto Wostrel Family Orchard Patrice Wulf The Kindergarten Class of 2032 The First Grade Class of 2031 The Second Grade Class of 2030 The Third Grade Class of 2029 The Fourth Grade Class of 2028 The Fifth Grade Class of 2027 The Sixth Grade Class of 2026 The Seventh Grade Class of 2025 The Eighth Grade Class of 2024 The Freshman Class of 2023 The Sophomore Class of 2022 The Junior Class of 2021 The Senior Class of 2020
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Financials 2% Activities/ Athletics
8% Savings Account Disbursements
6% Endowment Distributions
4% Academic Supplies/Books
3% Activities/Athletics
1% Interest Expense* 1% Other Misc. Expenses
5% Tuition Assistance 36% Tuition
6% Utilities/Property Insurance/ Transportation
17% Advancement/ Fundraising
81% Payroll/Benefits
30% Parish Assessments
INCOME IN DETAIL (FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 - JUNE 30, 2020)
EXPENSES IN DETAIL (FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 - JUNE 30, 2020)
Tuition PS-12 Parish Assessments Advancement/Fundraising Savings Account Disbursements Endowment Distributions Activities/Athletics
Payroll/Benefits/Healthcare Utilities/Property Ins./Transportation Tuition Assistance (Lourdes/Good Shepherd) Academic Supplies/New Books Activities/Athletics Interest Expense* Other Miscellaneous Expenses
$1,109,667 $917,000 $508,965 $244,000 $190,000 $75,610
36% 30% 17% 8% 6% 3%
$2,536,241 81% $200,717 6% $146,862 5% $125,000 4% $74,386 2% $45,261 1% $19,885 1%
*Interest Expense on outstanding balance from the 2013 Capital Campaign
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A Legacy of Giving On November 19, 2019, the newly renovated Library and Media Center was dedicated in memory of Thomas and Dorothy (Heng) ‘61 Funke. Tom, an honorary alumni, and Dorothy were devoted members of our Lourdes family and shared their gifts generously with our alumni and school. Dorothy worked at Lourdes from 1991-2018 and served the school in various ways including alumni coordinator and school librarian. The renovation of the library was made possible through memorial gifts, donations from the Funke family, and through the 2019 Lourdes Event Special Project. Tom and Dorothy were an integral part of our Lourdes Family. The renovation of the library/media center is a continuation of their impact at Lourdes Central Catholic School. The library was painted and modifications were made to remove a ceiling divider. New bookshelves, carpet, desks, tables, chairs, and a workspace for our librarian, Mrs. Kim Esser, were purchased and installed. Several “lounge” chairs were also added for students to read or study.
Before renovations.
The updated library.
Mrs. Esser, librarian, assists students.
Members of the Funke family were in attendance for the dedication, including children Deb (Funke) Rettig ‘83, Jeff Funke ‘87 and wife Hettie, Ryan Funke ‘99 and wife Lisa (Stukenholtz) Funke ‘ 00, grandchildren Maggie Funke ‘17, Jack Funke ‘18, Will Funke (current student), Alyssa Rettig ‘09, Darren Rettig ‘11, Megan Rettig ‘15, Lauren Funke, and other family members.
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LOURDES CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 412 Second Avenue Nebraska City, NE 68410
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