NEWSLETTER
For alumni and friends of Regis St. Mary Catholic School
SPRING 2019
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Learn. Lead. Serve.
NEW BUSINESS MANAGER Page 3
PREK-12 HAPPENINGS Pages 3-7
ALUMNI NEWS Pages 8-9
ST. MARY CAMPUS Pages 10-12
REGIS CAMPUS Pages 13-15
Dear Regis St. Mary Community, I am writing to you for the last time in this publication, as my fourteen-year tenure at Regis St. Mary quickly approaches its denouement. It has been my privilege to serve this community, and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity and experiences, both the good and the challenging. Being and serving here has better formed me in ways I could not have had otherwise. And for that, I thank you all. www.regisstmary.org
f Regis St. Mary Catholic School f Regis High School Alumni ST. MARY CAMPUS Grades PreK-8
1066 N. 6th Ave.
Stayton, OR 97383 (503) 769-2718
Fax (503) 769-0560
office@regisstmary.org REGIS CAMPUS Grades 9-12
550 W. Regis St.
Stayton, OR 97383 (503) 769-2159
Fax (503) 769-1706
ofcmanager@regisstmary.org
Being the leader of this great program was and never is easy. There are a multitude of decisions, interactions and communications every day, while at the same time, keeping an eye on the big picture and steadily guiding the ship. It’s knowing when to react immediately, when to wait twenty-four hours or when to more seriously discern. It’s about keeping the faith when darkness surrounds you and celebrating God’s incredible gift of mercy and grace when the light breaks through. Although my time here is coming to a close, I know that Regis St. Mary Catholic School is being left in great hands. God’s hands. These campuses are His and under His ultimate dominion, and we should never give in to worry about the future. That is not to say or imply that we throw up our hands, sit back or avoid the hard work of this school’s great mission. Not at all. God calls each of us to play the part He has designed for us to the best of our ability. Working with God, supporting the school’s incoming leadership, avoiding negative talk and seeing and proclaiming the best the school has to offer will be a winning formula for years to come. Thank you, again, for all your support and prayers over the years. I sincerely appreciate it. In Christ,
CONTRIBUTORS: Mike Bauer, Randy Bentz, Anna Boedigheimer, Kathy Boyd, Sarah Brentano, Mary Beth Brooks, Troy Gaul, Michelle Heuberger, Steve McGrew, Tony Miller, Mandy Miotke, Steffanie Piccirilli, Rick Schindler, Matthew Schott, Selena Schumacher, DeAnne Stuckart, Jim Tabor PHOTOGRAPHERS: Jenica Bishop, Sarah Brentano, Mary Beth Brooks, Charlene Vogel Photography, Patricia Dol, Michelle Heuberger, Mandy Miotke, Northwest Sports Photography, Tina Quigley (Lion King Jr.), Stro’s Photography
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Rick Schindler
PreK-12
Letter from the Board of Directors As we enjoy the first warm days of spring, we put the cold winter behind us, shed the coats and boots, and look forward to a new season of growth and accomplishment. We enjoy the rites of spring, including Track, Baseball, Graduation and getting ready for summer. It’s a busy time of year (is there any time of year that isn’t busy these days?) but one filled with the joy of new life, opportunities and optimism.
In the life of our school, we are looking forward to a new season of growth and opportunity. Now, more than ever, our administration, board of directors, foundation board, and many other groups are working together to ensure a productive future for Regis St. Mary Catholic School. We are working in many areas to improve our communications between the boards, the school, the students, families and broader RSM community. We are wrestling with the “big ideas” to make our school viable in the long term and a showcase to the community and region. We are blessed with a slate of talented and committed board members who truly value this school and generously give their time to work through the tough issues of finance, development, strategic planning, and accreditation to ensure that RSM has a bright future. We are blessed with dedicated faculty and staff who instill a love of learning in our students. Great teachers like Jim Tabor, who has revitalized our theology curriculum, Michelle Heuberger and Mandy Miotke, who are making science relevant to students and developing it into an RSM core strength, and Anna Boedigheimer, whose outstanding work in drama and the performing arts is unmatched, are just a few examples of the wonderful people who make this school a unique and special place. Good things are happening in this school and I encourage everyone’s participation and support. Please continue to give generously of your time, talent and treasure so that this school can continue to be a place where young people Learn, Lead, and Serve! May God bless all of us, Randy Bentz (’81) If you’d like to learn more about the Regis St. Mary Board of Directors, its roles, responsibilities and governance functions, please view our page on the school website.
Mr. Matthew Schott has accepted the position of Regis St. Mary Business Manager, starting May 20. Matthew is a Certified Public Accountant who has worked for a local CPA firm for the past nine years, most recently as a tax manager. He graduated from Western Oregon University with a BS in Business with a focus on accounting. Matthew has experience in all tax areas, business consulting and financial statement audits of governmental, non profit and commercial entities. Matthew, his wife Monica, and their three children moved to Sublimity two years ago from the Salem area. Monica is a part time Spanish teacher, and their children, Lorelei, 6 and Elias, 4, both attend Regis St. Mary Catholic School. Their youngest, Eisley, will join her siblings in the near future. Matthew likes to spend his free time with his family and enjoys playing basketball. He chose to join the Regis St. Mary staff after experiencing the positive and faithful atmosphere he witnessed on the occasions that he visited campus. With his experience as a CPA, Matthew feels like he can contribute to the continuing success of Regis St. Mary Catholic School.
Koehnke Returns as Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Jason Koehnke ('98) has been named the new Regis St. Mary Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Drew Church ('05), will be the Varsity Assistant Coach. Together, they will lead the entire RSMCS Boys' Basketball Program from grades 7-12.
While at Regis, Drew Church played on three and was a starter on two of the state championship teams coached by Jason and Jeff Koehnke. Drew also played two years of college basketball. Jason and Jeff coached boys varsity from 2001-2006, finishing the following at state: 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st and 4th. They also coached girls varsity from 2009-2013, finishing 1st four times. Welcome back, Jason and Drew! WWW.REGISSTMARY.ORG •
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PreK-12 Regis St. Mary Enrollment Continues in a Positive Direction Dear Regis St. Mary Family, Since November of 2018, we have been busy developing new marketing materials to promote the many benefits of our PreK-12 school system to prospective student families. We completed a host of new items, including a new school brochure, presentation folder, promotional banners, signage, print ads, handouts and fan gear for Preview Day and Open Enrollment.
Counselor's CORNER Building Character & Community
The research shows that when a school takes time to cultivate a culture of character and develop socialemotional skills, grades go up and poor behavior, anxiety, and depression, goes down. It makes sense — when kids feel safe and supported, they perform better and want to be there. When students learn the value of kindness, service, and empathy, they don't just walk out of school being competent at math and science — they walk away being capable, compassionate people. Pair social-emotional learning with faith education, and we have a very powerful learning experience.
We have initiated plans to reach out to surrounding areas including Albany and Silverton with a direct mail campaign and have partnered with several Catholic parishes to publicly speak on behalf of the school to encourage enrollment. We have also developed an updated Ram logo and are in the process of developing additional Ram fan gear to create some new excitement around our Ram brand in the public. As a result of our initial efforts, we have enrolled nine new and returning students. It brings great joy for us to see your kids grow from prekindergarteners to high school leaders, and it is our deep desire to make every moment count at Regis St. Mary. We will continue to challenge our students academically and guide them to be better followers of Christ. We want them to know and believe in God's great love for them as they serve His mission. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 It’s an exciting time to be a part of Regis St. Mary and a privilege to partner with families to guide our students and provide them with a safe environment where their physical, spiritual and emotional well-being is of utmost importance. As we continue through the school year and focus our efforts on 2019-2020 enrollment, we ask for your continued support and prayers for the growth of our school community. Steffanie Piccirilli Director of Marketing and Enrollment
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One of the distinguishing characteristics of RSMCS is that we are passionate about developing Christian leaders. A key attribute of Christian leadership is a life based upon the virtues as demonstrated by Jesus. To help our students develop these virtues, our Counseling and Theology programs now have a combined monthly session where we demonstrate how the Gospel values can be lived out in our daily lives. By infusing the grace offered by the sacraments and prayer, we have spiritually charged our newly implemented Character Strong program. This has given our students the opportunity to think deeply about the value of kindness, service, forgiveness, and empathy, so that they can truly love their neighbor as Christ intended. Each session includes small group discussions, personal reflection time and ends with a period of scripture reflection, mindfulness techniques and prayer. These have been held for all grade levels and also split between men and women to allow frank discussions about issues that are affecting our students. The initial response from the students has been overwhelmingly positive. As we further expand this program, we are excited about the impact this will have not only on the school community, but also in the future success of our graduates. Selena Schumacher, Regis St. Mary Counselor
PreK-12
Catholic Schools’ Week 2019 Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.
Regis St. Mary celebrated Catholic Schools’ Week the last week of January. The St. Mary Campus students packed over 200 Care Packs for the homeless, wrote about their love for Catholic schools and hosted a talent show. Our Freshman and Sophomore classes learned how to "pray" with an icon from three members of the
Iconographic Arts Institute. Part of the presentation included a hands-on project to learn how icons are created. It was a fun and inspirational way to grow in the faith. Both campuses also attended a joint Mass, in which students from every grade, PreK-12, had a part to play in its celebration.
Tabor Named Future First Citizen Senior Andrew Tabor was named the Stayton Area Rotary’s Future First Citizen at the 73rd Annual Stayton Sublimity Chamber Awards on February 28. In his acceptance speech, Andrew thanked his family, school and community for helping him to become the person he is today. Thank you for your excellent example, Andrew, and congratulations!
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Legend Steve McGrew Retires The 2018-2019 school year will be legend Steve McGrew's last at the Regis Campus. Mr. McGrew has faithfully served the Regis St. Mary community for 39 years, after stepping into his role two weeks into the 1980-1981 school year.
During his tenure at the Regis Campus, Mr. McGrew has taught World History, U.S. History, Current History, Pacific Northwest History, History through Movies, Psychology, Sociology, American Government, Yearbook, Recreation Skills, Speech/Drama, Freshman English and Sophomore English. Steve has also held the titles of Drama Director, Freshman and Sophomore Counselor, Activities Director, Vice Principal, People-to-People Tour Leader, Assistant Cross Country Coach and Head Coach of JV and Varsity Volleyball, Freshman Boys' Basketball and Girls' Track. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, Mr. McGrew! You will be greatly missed.
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Aloha Regis,
rtfelt I would like to bid a fond and hea I as aloha to the Regis community r 39 approach my retirement afte rs, I yea se tho r Ove wonderful years. g with rkin wo of have had the pleasure ulty fac some of the most dedicated you would ever find; working with become students who would go on to getting and ; nity leaders in the commu t bes ted to providing the to know many families dedica ldren. education possible for their chi en I received perhaps the It was almost 39 years ago wh l of my life. I had recently most important telephone cal a waiter at a restaurant in graduated from college, was ing a teaching job. I was Salem and unsuccessful at find r list and was seriously on the Salem substitute teache take to be a teacher. I doubting if I had what it would Church, as many college had also drifted away from the where my life was headedstudents do, and was not sure that is until that phone call. ool secretary of Regis The phone call was from the sch , which meant nothing to me High School in Stayton, Oregon name from another school at the time. She had received my lied for a job. Apparently, where I had unsuccessfully app cher was being let go two Regis was desperate, and a tea rowed a tie, a dress shirt and weeks into the school year. I bor et with the principal. car and drove out to Regis to me found my calling. This was From that first day, I knew I had n. Over the next 39 years, I not just a job. It was my vocatio munity dedicated to a became part of an incredible com ents. I was immediately faith-based education of their stud adopted as a new member taken in by the many families and most rewarding and of the Regis family. It has been the ever dream of, and I have amazing 39 years anyone could n part of the Regis family. been very fortunate to have bee r the many stories and I don’t have time here to go ove e. You will have to wait until memories I have of my years her say that Regis changed my I publish my memoirs. But let me ame a teacher who loved life. I returned to the Church, bec r people. I chose to retire his job and met so many wonde e with my loving wife and at this time to spend more tim lthy. I have many projects enjoy traveling while I am still hea list and a river that I will learn planned, an extensive reading ember Regis and pray that how to fly fish in. I will forever rem at job it has been doing for Regis will continue to do the gre e to be part of the Regis St. well over 50 years. I will continu you for 39 great years. I am Mary community. Again, thank better teacher thanks to eternally grateful. I am a much a much better person. Regis, but more important I, am Sincerely, Steve McGrew Teacher Emeritus
PreK-12 What year did you graduate from Regis and what did you do after graduation? After graduation from Regis in 1983, I spent a year at the University of Tampa and then attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Upon graduating in 1988, I started my career on a ship out of New York City and spent the next 20 years serving mostly on ships throughout the United States. I retired from the Coast Guard in 2008 at the rank of Commander. I really enjoyed my time in the service and would recommend the Coast Guard to any young person. What inspired you to complete advanced studies in theology? I was stationed in Astoria from 2002-2004, and my daughter was attending Star of the Sea School. She began to ask me a lot of questions about the faith as she prepared for her first communion. When I next transferred to Virginia, we were part of a parish with a wonderful pastor, Father Dennis Donaghue, who gave these really inspiring and thought provoking homilies. During one of our many discussions, he suggested I attend some theology courses at a local Catholic college. I enjoyed the courses so much, I just kept taking them and suddenly found I had nearly enough credits for my Master’s of Arts in theology. I had discerned by this point that I would like to do something for the Catholic Church when I retired from the Coast Guard, so I completed the degree requirements and started working for the local parish where we had moved to in Connecticut. How did you end up back at Regis? I was finishing up the course requirements in Connecticut for a post-Masters degree in theology when my Dad suddenly became ill and died. When I came back to Stayton for the funeral, my brother Rich informed me that Regis was looking for a theology teacher, but that interviews were going to begin really soon. I had been thinking of moving back to Oregon, so took
Mike Bauer interviews Jim Tabor this as a sign that perhaps I was being called back to work at Regis. Everything happened so quickly and suddenly, I found myself walking back through the doors as the theology teacher at Regis after being gone for 34 years. I had to pinch myself a few times while sharing lunch with you, Steve McGrew, and my brother in the faculty room. What goals do you have for the theology program at Regis? The goal of theology program is to help accompany the students towards discipleship in Jesus Christ. Everyone’s faith journey is different. Some make a full-fledged commitment to Christ at a young age, many of us, though, require more time. We respect where each individual is at and try to assist them to continue to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus. We believe this is best done by providing the students' opportunities to encounter Christ in the following ways: Sacred Scripture: Our primary textbook for theology is Sacred Scripture. In addition to the formal study of scripture, each day we spend time reading either the daily Gospel or one of the Letters of the New Testament. By the time a student leaves Regis, they will have read the bulk of many of the major books of the Old Testament, excerpts from all the Gospels, and studied the entire Gospel of Matthew, the Acts of the Apostles, the Letter to the Romans and the Letter of James. Prayer and the Sacraments: Each week students participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass or Eucharistic Adoration. This gives them an opportunity for both communal and personal prayer. In addition, twice a year local priests come to hear Confessions during Advent and Lent. Catholic Literature: In theology classes, we also expose the students to great classic literature. This includes reading such books at the Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton, the Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Lisieux, The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day, The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn, and the writings of Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Pope John Paul II, and Pope Francis. Service: Serving Christ in our brother and sister in need are integral parts of the program. In addition to schoolwide and class days of service, we also have
a school garden that all students work in as part of the theology program. The produce that is grown is given to the Stayton Food Pantry. Retreats: Every class has a retreat each year. The themes of the retreat coincide and complement the areas of study for the theology program. The capstone retreat experience remains the Junior encounter weekend. Pat Dol does a great job coordinating all the moving parts involved with the class retreats. Can you provide some specific details about the school garden? The school garden originated with the class of 2018 as we read Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the planet. The thought was it would allow students to be connected more directly to the earth, and at the same time provide needed fresh vegetables for the Stayton Food Bank. Several members of the class of 2019 wrote a grant proposal that netted us $800 to buy some needed tools, so we are really excited to see how much more we will be able to produce this coming summer to help those in need. One of the really neat things we experienced with the garden was the St. Mary Kindergarten class joined us in planting some vegetables last May, and then returned to help us harvest the corn and carrots in the Fall. What do you enjoy most about teaching theology at Regis? There are four things I really enjoy about teaching theology. The first is helping the students learn the truths of the faith directly from the Bible. It is cool to see them become comfortable not only finding the various books in scripture but to be able to identify key figures and common themes. The second thing would be exposing them to great Catholic writers and thinkers. Each Monday we spend the entire class reading. This allows us to study entire books that many schools only have time to read short excerpts. The third thing is helping the students learn how to explain their faith through basic research and written papers. The final thing would be the time we make available during class for communal and personal prayer as part of Eucharistic Adoration. WWW.REGISSTMARY.ORG •
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S Births T GEORGE MICHAEL MORRIS
CARDELL BOOTH
November 11, 2018 Mary (Weis) ‘00 and Pernnell Booth
LANE DANIEL KEUDELL
August 9, 2018 Joseph ‘03 and Alyssa Morris
November 12, 2018 Daniel ‘01 and Sara Keudell
WYATT JAMES HUMPHREY
AUBREY IRENE CARTER
October 24, 2018 Mckenzie (Carter) ‘11 and Wade Humphrey
November 24, 2018 Travis ‘07 and Carmen Carter
Joe Peters
Lorraine Amsberry
Lorraine was joyfully welcomed into heaven on Oct. 18, 2018 where she joined her late husband, Mel. She graduated from Georgetown Nursing School, was in the Army and served her country. She then moved across the country to Oregon, and she and Mel raised 8 boys! In both living and dying, she touched so many people.
Elizabeth “Betty” Minten
Betty passed away on November 11, 2018. Betty was born in Aumsville in 1933 and married William H. Minten on October 19, 1957 at St. Boniface Parish. Throughout her life, Betty was deeply devoted to her church. She worked 20+ years at Regis St. Mary where she held many roles working as a teacher's aide, secretary and cook. Betty will be remembered for the many contributions she made to her church and community throughout her lifetime. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Minten. She is survived by her children, Debra (Jon) Jones, Janice Minten ‘78, Mark Minten ‘83, Todd (Rick Arnold) Minten ‘87.
Richard Schumacher
Rich, 91, passed away November 18, 2018 at his home in Sublimity. He was married to Dorothy (Gescher) Schumacher for 71 years. He lived on a farm east of Sublimity his entire life, attending St. Boniface Catholic Church and raising eight children. Rich is survived by his loving and devoted wife Dorothy and eight children, Lynn (Alan) Crymes, Diane Roark ‘67, Joe ‘70 (Susie), Ron ‘71 (Brenda), Chris ‘74, Mark ‘78 (Janet ‘79), Mary ‘79 (Kip) Kauffman, Paul ‘81 (Deanna).
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Joe, 87, died December 27, 2018. He was born in Stayton and lived around the area all of his life. He married Margaret Cowdrey on September 6, 1952 in Stayton, she preceded him in death on January 22, 2005. Joe later married Virginia (Welter) Basl on February 25, 2006 in Stayton. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Stayton, St. Boniface Catholic Church in Sublimity and Teamsters Local Union #324. Joe is survived by his wife: Virginia Peters of Sublimity; children: Joe (Pat) Peters Jr. of Stayton, Judy (Gary) Herndon of Albany and Karen (Brian) Kroeker of West Salem; seven grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Duane Bradley
Duane, 85, died February 1, 2019. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Duane married Jeanne M. Etzel on October 10, 1959 in Sublimity, she preceded him in death on May 22, 2008. Duane worked as a rural letter carrier out of the Sublimity post office for 32 years. He was a member of the Oregon Rural Letter Carriers Association, St. Boniface Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus St. Anthony Council. He is survived by his children: Doreen ‘87 (Roger) Rodecap of Salem and Michael (Julia) Bradley of Stayton; brothers: Dwight (Shirley) Bradley of Sublimity and Dan (Rosy) Bradley of Silverton; sister: Debbie ‘69 (Jim) Mooney of Stayton; and seven grandchildren.
Andrea Hilton
Andrea, 44, died Sunday, March 3 after a long and courageous fight against breast cancer. She was born in Salem and lived in Stayton all of her life. Growing up, she worked in the strawberry fields with her mother, brother and sister. Andrea graduated from Stayton High School in 1992. She married Glenn Hilton on July 15, 2000 in Stayton. Andrea is survived by her husband; Glenn Hilton of Stayton: children; Adam and Ella Hilton both of Stayton: parents: Lee & Bea Toepfer of Stayton; sister: Peggy Toepfer of Stayton; brothers: Del Toepfer of Lyons and Jake Toepfer of Stayton; and 14 nieces and nephews.
Alumni
UPCOMING
Regis St. Mary Foundation Dear Regis St. Mary Community,
As we plan for the next school year and beyond, the Regis St. Mary Foundation feels that transparency and communication are crucial to the success of our school. We wanted Regis St. Mary to provide you with our mission Foundation statement, as well as examples of the benefits the school receives from the financial support of the Foundation. Over the next year, we will continue to update the community on our activities and financial planning for our school. Regis St. Mary Foundation Mission: To enhance, promote, and plan for the financial security of Regis St. Mary Catholic School. The Regis St. Mary Foundation is governed solely by the Foundation Board, dedicated local members of our community.
APRIL 27 RSM Evening at the Auction MAY 3 St. Mary Campus May Crowning / Grandparents’ Day 3 Regis Community Twilight Track Meet 11 Junior/Senior Prom
JUNE 6 Regis Campus Baccalaureate 6 PM 9 Regis Campus Graduation 1:30 PM 10 St. Mary Campus Baccalaureate 10:30 AM 10 St. Mary Campus Graduation 7 PM 14 Last Day of School
The Foundation manages capital campaigns generating revenue as needed. In addition, the Foundation holds existing funds which generate interest income. The Foundation also manages a number of named funds and restricted funds, which donors have designated toward a specific scholarship or project. Funds, managed by the Foundation, enhance the quality of education which Regis St. Mary students receive. Examples of Foundation support include but are not limited to: • Tuition assistance • Capital projects (such as the Regis gym and roof) • Enhancement of classroom instruction including instructional technology • Professional development of teachers and staff The Foundation Board is strongly committed to supporting the success of Regis St. Mary. Working collaboratively with the School Board, the administration, teachers and staff, parents, donors, and the entire Regis St. Mary community, we can ensure that our school will thrive! Please feel free to contact me at twgaul@wvi.com with any questions regarding the Foundation. Thank you for your dedication and generosity to Regis St. Mary Catholic School.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Saturday, June 22, 2019 / 9:00am to 2:30pm
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Saturday, June 29, 2019 / 9:00am to 1:30pm
FOOTBALL
August 5 - 8, 2019 / 8:00am to 10:00am
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Saturday, August 10, 2019 / 9:00am to 4:00pm
CHEER
August 21 & 22, 2019 / 9:00am to 11:00am
Sincerely, Troy Gaul, Regis St. Mary Foundation President
Please use this envelope to make a donation to the foundation. Thank You!
For More Information
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Basketball
8TH GRADE The 8th grade boys basketball team was 3-10 this season. They worked hard, had fun and showed a lot of improvement as the year went on, finishing with a 4th place trophy at the St. Paul Tournament. Cody Ditter was selected as a tournament All-Star. The team was coached by Matt Voltin and included members: Cody Ditter, Michael Duncan, Casey Voltin, Joshua Blish, Lucas Flett, Cole Laube, Luke Carlock, Aidan Klascius and Tim Crowell.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL After a 3-9 regular season record, the 6th-8th grade girls’ basketball team capped off the 2018-2019 season with a trip to Eugene for the 46th annual St. Paul Tournament of Excellence. The girls made up for their small team size with big hearts, strong determination and unwavering support of one another. The team looked sharp in their RSMCS shooting shirts and matching gold socks. Emma Hedrick represented the team at the charity stripe as our free throw champion, while Amy Martinez represented the team in the 3 point contest and was chosen a tournament all-star. Other players included 8th graders Alli Hendricks and Melissa Gonzalez, 7th graders, Daisy Hernandez and Kaylee Silbernagel, and our lone 6th grader, Kaila Hayes. Thank you to our drivers and parent chaperones, Deanne Hayes and Karen Hendricks, and Jaymi Silbernagel who washed our uniforms and provided snacks and drinks for the long weekend. In the words from the weekend, “It was fun. We had a really good time.” - Coach DeAnne Stuckart
Knights of Columbus 7TH GRADE The 7th grade boys basketball team had a strong season finishing 12-1. The boys bonded together as a team, and it showed on and off the court. Throughout the season, they faced many challenges, and their dedication and hard work paid off. All 12 boys played a role in making this season so successful, and they are looking forward to next year. Our team members were: Tyler Schumacher, Caleb Mayer, Cutler Nelson, Cole Vogel, Rand Freres, Noah Koenig, Wyatt Baughman, Jackson Gaul, Erik Schumacher, Brayden Taylor, Daniel Clute and Max Eaton. - Coach Troy Gaul, Assisted by Mike Schumacher
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Free Throw Competition
Congratulations to our St. Mary Campus students who qualified for the Knights of Columbus Oregon State Free Throw Competition: Age 14: Melissa Gonzalez, Joshua Blish Age 13: Emma Hedrick, Caleb Mayer Age 12: Kaila Hayes, Max Eaton Age 11: Makenzie Schacher, Isaiah Koehnke Age 10: Hadley Foster, Lucas Koehnke Age 9: Addison Bishop, Jake Bohnke
Thank you, Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony Council, for providing this opportunity for our student athletes!
St. Mary Campus
Deputy Kometz Teaches Water Safety Marion County Deputy Scott Kometz visited the St. Mary Campus and shared water safety tips with our PreK-5th graders. Our students learned some great lessons about life jackets, ways to help those who are struggling in the water and what Marion County Deputies do on the water to keep us safe. Thanks for serving our community!
Science Fair
Congratulations to all of our middle school participants in the 2019 Science Fair! A special thank you to Mrs. Heuberger for her tireless work instructing the students and preparing this event. Thank you also to the parents, judges and our sponsors: Santiam Hospital, Dr. & Mrs. VanVeen and the Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony Council. Your support is greatly appreciated. Rand Freres, Tyler Schumacher, Luke Castillo, Mya Schumacher and Roman Gould will be presenting their projects at the State level on April 12 at the Intel Northwest Science Expo at Portland State University.
Seventh Grade: Rand Freres, Tyler Schumacher, Jackson Gaul
TOP FINISHERS (FIRST–THIRD PLACE)
Eighth Grade: Lucas Flett, Melissa Gonzalez, Amy Martinez
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Architects in Schools
“Think outside the box!” This phrase is a theme in the 3rd grade classroom this spring as the children participate in the Architects in Schools program. Each week for a series of 8 weeks, design professional Mr. Arnie Hollander visits the 3rd graders to introduce them to the world of architecture and design. Throughout the course of these weeks, the children exercise their creativity and recognize details of wonder and beauty in everything from simple stone patterns in sand to engineering masterpieces many stories high. The lessons enhance the classroom curriculum by providing opportunities to work with mathematical concepts of geometry, symmetry and measurement. The students learn how to use the design process, a key component of the E (Engineering) in STEM. One of the highlights of the program is building model log cabins, a process which requires the students to measure the logs and read architectural plans to put the logs together. Relating the activity to language arts, the children then furnish the inside with miniature stools, beds, tables, rocking chair and cradle according to the description of the log cabin in Elizabeth George Speare’s The Sign of the Beaver. The session culminates in a trip to the Gordon House in Silverton designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, followed by a walking tour of Stayton, in which students will see some of the buildings they learned about in social studies. This grand finale to the program gives the students an opportunity to compare and contrast the very different styles of architecture they see in Mr. Wright’s Gordon House as compared with Stayton’s own Victorian Brown House. No longer will the students see buildings as just another structure. It’s time to step
3rd grader Ana Alliah LaVelle displays a model of her log cabin.
out of the box! As they open the doors and windows of their imaginations, who knows what these children might one day design and create? Mary Beth Brooks 3rd Grade Teacher
Science Olympiad Under the guidance of Mrs. Heuberger, the St. Mary Campus is in its fourth year participating in the Science Olympiad program, which is a nationwide program focused in science and engineering with tournaments at the regional, state and national level. Students practice every Thursday after school from 3 to 4:30 pm from the beginning of November through the first week of April. The St. Mary Campus has its largest number of participants ever this year with 32. 19 students participated
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at the Willamette Valley Practice Tournament on March 2, and we will send three teams to the Science Olympiad State Tournament on April 6th at Oregon State University. There, students will compete in partners in up to three out of 23 total events. The events are either lab, build or knowledge based. Good luck, teams! Thank you to Mrs. Heuberger and her weekly volunteers: Deana Freres, Dr. BC Nelson, Cal Mayer and Amber Gaul for making this program such a success!
6th grade student John Nusom working to build his Battery Buggy.
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JV BOYS BASKETBALL
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VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL
Varsity Girls Basketball improved tremendously this season. Going from a 4-24 overall record the previous season, the ladies finished this year with an 11-14 overall record and were one game short of the playoffs. The Lady Rams will graduate two players this June, but will return nine experienced varsity players next season. With a competitive summer schedule already in place, the future looks very promising for the Rams. CHEER
Varsity Boys Basketball finished their season with a 1014 overall record and finished sixth in the Central Valley Conference. With a very young program that only included two seniors, the Rams will look to improve with ten out of twelve varsity players returning. The Rams will also have a new look starting this summer and into next season, with new Head Coach Jason Koehnke taking over. JV GIRLS BASKETBALL
Regis Campus Cheer had a successful year of progressing in their stunting skills, adding tumbling to the cheer program and cheering on Regis sports from the sideline. Football Sideline Squad had a total of nine members; one junior, six sophomores and two freshmen. The Competition Team and Basketball Sideline cheer consisted of all sophomores. This squad had two members who played JV basketball, while also cheering at both Varsity Girl's and Boy's basketball games. It also had two members who shared time between cheer and the drama program. WWW.REGISSTMARY.ORG •
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There are no words to express how proud I am of these students. Every year I am consistently impressed with the talent that exists within Regis St. Mary. Over half of our Regis Campus students were involved in this production. I have often said that there must be something in the water in this small town to house such talent. Their performance was incredible! Countless hours were spent by parents and staff members to bring The Lion King to life. The Vetter Family, Dan Koenig, Tina Quigley, Nancy Stuckart, Gina Keudell, Wisa Opton, Rising Star Studios and Ken Adams; I am forever grateful to you for your support and time spent to make this all come together, and to all those who have contributed to the success of this production. I believe in what theatre can do for young people, and it is truly a gift to be able to share it with this community. -Anna Boedigheimer
“What’s great about collaborating is getting to work with wonderful people. That’s what theatre is about; other people getting you to give your best and getting everyone else’s best out of them.” — Jason Robert Brown
E -Week
Sixteen Regis St. Mary high school students had the opportunity to attend Engineers Week activities in Portland on February 20. It was a great experience for students who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students explored STEM fields by participating in engineeringoriented field trips, an exhibit hall and a dinner banquet. Our students were respectful, inquisitive and worked hard to engage with professionals and instructors in the engineering field.
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Lenten Service
The senior class started their service day with Mass at ICC and then headed out to Salem to conduct a service project at one of the Fr. Taaffe homes in Salem. The Juniors lent a hand at the Marion/ Polk Food Share and the Freshman and Sophomores worked at the Marion/Polk Community Garden.
Theology Research Excerpts JACOB BENTZ (‘20) - The Synopsis of Sacred Music, The Predicament of Ave Maria Sacred music is often considered the bridge between heaven and earth. It unites the whole world as one body, one unit, that uses their voices to sing their gratitude to the Creator. “Through these musical compositions and songs, voice is also given to prayer and in this way a real international choir is formed, wherein unison the praise and glory rises to the Father of all from his people,” (Francis). Music is not just something extra added onto the Mass. It is an integral part of worship, “Which takes its life and purpose from the Sacred Liturgy and is part of its very structure,” (Sample). When used correctly in the Mass, this unison of praise and glory can be attained. KELLY LEJEUNE (‘20) - Poem Inspired by Studying Gerard Manley Hopkins outside our windows, the trees sway in the wind silently sweeping softly, as if they were pushed by the gentle touch of a mother on the ground, ants creep along, almost
undisciplined each going on their own path, not followed exactly the same by one another the buildings that surround us every day were built to serve their own purpose some nearly as intricate as an elegant cabriolet walls are built up and broken down, yet some remain ceaseless a force driving within us at every hour unique in every possible way filled with the most intense and breathtaking power existing without any possible delay
sometimes we may question what lives inside our minds is there a god? or perhaps a false sense of tranquility? it is foolish to not believe in God’s love; one so powerful it binds there is no other one like it, not in the tops of the trees or in the bottom of the sea
Seniors Javier Hernandez and Kirk Scott
Jim Tabor’s Junior and Senior theology classes have completed some incredible and thoughtful research papers. HOLLY BLISH (‘19) - Catholicism Within the Holocaust One of the principles in Catholic social teachings discusses the importance of human dignity and the respect of life. Every person is made in the image and likeness of God. This means that no individual is to be exploited, but rather to live a life as Jesus would. “Human persons are willed by God; they are imprinted with God’s image. Their dignity does not come from the work they do, but from the persons they are” (USCCB, 5). Many Church works state the importance of the disabled and all people of the world. Documents such as Laudato Si, Evangelii Gaudium, and Evangelium Vitae are all documents that dive deeper into the conflicts that have arisen on the topic of human life and dignity. Whether it be stating the significance of treating others with respect or providing insight on how to solve these problems, each of them are crucial in understanding the best ways to avoid anything similar to the Holocaust in the future. ANDREW TABOR (‘19) - Understanding the Catholic Response to Laudato Si By taking a closer look at even the most common examples of injustice, one can discover how connected everyone’s lives and problems are. Poverty falls into the category of a basic and obvious societal injustice. Even though from the surface it is easy to understand that it is wrong, getting past what the eye sees and examining why it is happening can be much more difficult. Part of the reason it is difficult is that the more you find out, the more you feel the guilt of knowing you are part of the problem. Things you do without thinking could be contributing to the terrible lives of someone in another country. You might buy something because it is cheap, but did you ever stop to question how a product could be that cheap? More often than not, the answer is that companies are taking advantage of unregulated foreign labor. For example, illegal gold miners in Peru are destroying forests and contaminating water and soil to a point where it is unsafe to live there. “Illegal miners move swiftly across vast amounts of territory. They cut down broad swaths of jungle, sifting through perhaps 200 tons of topsoil to find enough flecks of gold for a single wedding ring” (Hersher, 13). Today’s society needs to be self-aware of all their actions because everyone is connected. WWW.REGISSTMARY.ORG •
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