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Dear Friends of O’Gorman High School Theatre, We extend a warm welcome to our esteemed patrons, celebrating the heart and soul of O’Gorman High School Theatre. Our outstanding theatre department is a beacon of creativity, led by a dedicated director and supported by a remarkable staff. Our students are the stars, consistently exceeding expectations with their exceptional talent and unwavering passion. With a rich history that we honor and a profound sense of being truly blessed in a Catholic school, we invite you to join us on a journey of theatrical excellence that transcends the stage.
Unveiling Exceptional Talent - Our students shine as they bring stories to life on stage, captivating audiences with their extraordinary talent. Their dedication and commitment are second to none, a testament to the nurturing environment of our Catholic school. With each performance, they exceed expectations and inspire us all. Guided by Tradition, Fueled by Faith - O’Gorman High School Theatre stands on a foundation of rich history and tradition. We carry forward the legacy of those who came before us, embracing the values of faith, community, and service. It’s a privilege to be part of a Catholic school where these principles shape our journey, making every production an opportunity to celebrate the blessings of faith and creativity. Thank you for being part of our audience and for supporting our students, director, and support staff. Together, we embark on a theatrical experience that is truly exceptional, rooted in history, talent, and the grace of a Catholic education.
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SPOTLIGHT ON AIDEN GEIVER 2022-2023 Thespian Award Recipient
and foster their talents while also providing remarkable experiences for the audience and a great embodiment of O’Gorman’s spirit of success.” “One of my favorite memories was hosting the state One-Act Play Festival my freshman year. As one of only 2 freshmen in the cast I got to bond with many of the seniors and juniors in the show. I remember blasting music while running to McDonald’s for lunch or sleeping in the library between shows. Moments like that provided me a sense of community and friendship that I’ll never forget.” said Aiden. When asked what advice he would give to current students, he had this to say: “You can pursue as many passions as you want, and you can be successful in all of them. Don’t let anyone tell you what you are or are not capable of in pursuing your goals. My only regret at O’Gorman was not being more involved, my schedule was pretty full but I think I could have thrown a couple more sports in there,” he offered with a smile. Ask former directors about Aiden Geiver, and they will all say the same thing: “When it comes to natural talent and determination, there is nothing that Aiden Geiver cannot do.” Now we wait to see what Aiden will set his sights on in Connecticut and beyond.
Aiden Geiver was no stranger to the stage at O’Gorman High School. Last year, after dedicating four years to the performing arts, he took his final bow after playing “Ren” in Footloose. It goes without saying that everyone knew Aiden during his time at O’Gorman. He was involved in 25 activities ranging from athletic training, pole vaulting, HOSA, and the knitting club…just to name a few. He was heavily involved with band, oral interp, and choir on top of theatre. If one is ever seeking advice about time management, Aiden Geiver is your guy. He balanced his time and managed to bring his best to all his activities. Aiden is currently a freshman at the University of Connecticut (UCONN) majoring in Diagnostic Genetic Sciences. He was asked to reflect back on his time with the O’Gorman Theatre Department. When asked what his favorite role was he stated: “The Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz.” His favorite show goes way back to his freshmen year when the cast wrote an original One-act play called, Marvel-Us. Aiden believes that: “The theatre serves the community by providing both a space for young actors, singers and dancers to express
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Costumes Sydney VanDenHemel Eve Nielsen Elsa Bell Leah Nielsen Teagan Garbers Grace Johnson Ella Adamiak Lillian Kerr Sienna Castelluzzo Natalie Ulin
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Acknowledgements Parents of Cast and Crew Mrs. Joan Mahoney Mr. Alex Anderson Mr. Steve Kueter Mr. Aaron Strand Mr. Neil Hoogendoorn Mrs. Tara VanDenBos Mrs. Chelsea Gannon Mrs. Jodi Rysavy Jeannie Johnson and Yellow Bug Photography
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Sienna Castelluzzo
Hudson Connelly
Auburn Dexter
Olivia Duncan
Teagan Garbers
Riley Hagen
Lucas Johnson
Alice Masters
Rebecca Messier
Eve Nielsen
Gabe Prairie
Kylie Roemen
Matthew Schulte
Sydney VanDenHemel
Owen Watson
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Micah Benjamin and Quinn Buus Not Pictured: Jonah Crowe
Left to Right: Sarina Ellenbecker, Adud Arop, Brooklyn Bailey, Owen Tschetter, John Kovash, Audrey Arend
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Student Directors
Front: Sofia Izaguirre, Brooklyn Lee, Stephanie Rutten. Back: Kaylee Hulme, Jacob Thomas, Connor Woody
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Left to Right: Natalie Ulin, Grace Johnson, Teagan Garbers, Sydney VanDenHemel, Elsa Bell, Lillian Kerr. Not Pictured: Ella Adamiak, Eve Nielsen, Leah Nielsen, Sienna Castelluzzo
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All In The Family
A Tribute to the Schulte Family
For the past 24 years, there has been one element in every single O’Gorman production that most theatre goers may be unaware of. There are some hidden gems that are truly the secret to our success with every production. That secret is all in the family; the Schulte family. Parents, Jon and Nancy Schulte, met in the Twin Cities through a young adult group at their Catholic church. They married and Jon’s work allowed him to transfer to Sioux Falls to raise a family…a big one. Ten kids to be exact. All who would attend Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools and all who would be actively involved with the theatre department. All of the Schulte kids have worked behind the scenes on the technical crew. A few even managed to balance their time acting in a show and working on the technical crew. In the Fall of 1998, a tradition spanning over two decades was about to begin. The eldest son, Philip, started spending time after school getting involved with technical theatre. Philip recalls getting his start in the technical world back in 6th grade. Christ the King church was closed for renovations so mass services were held in the gym
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every weekend. That meant setting up a portable sound system. “I learned how to do that and helped them set it up. I think it was 6th grade as well where we did a class trip to go see an O’Gorman musical. I remember looking in the back and seeing an upperclassman I knew running spotlight for it. I knew I wanted to do that someday,” said Philip. Once he started high school he showed up after school to work on the technical crew. “I got involved and since that day I was hooked.” Philip asked the technical director at the time, Mr. Kevin Brick, to show him how the equipment worked. “He gave me a crash course on lights and sound,” Philip explained. In fact, Philip remembers during his sophomore year being called to the main office several times to get the sound or lighting system up and running before an event happening in the auditorium. “I would say I spent a good chunk of my nights and weekends helping build the sets, hang and focus lights, and set the sound system. I felt at home in the theatre and loved playing with the technology. It was only natural that I would go to college
for it and make a living doing what I love,” shared Philip. Philip also unwillingly started what those involved in the theatre department would call the “ip” era. When asked how it all started, Philip recalls: “It started in marching band and I was an annoying freshman. A bunch of the upperclassman decided to start calling me “Pip.” Apparently, Philip reminded them of a character in South Park. “I didn’t like it at first so I resisted, which just made them call me it more. Finally, I just embraced it and have been called that since. Unfortunately for my siblings it started a little bit of a tradition.” Cue the “ip” era. Somehow, the naming of Philip would become a Schulte family tradition and be passed down to the siblings. Steven was soon known as “Stip”, Laura “Lip”, Brian “Bip”, Deborah “Dip”, Michael “Mip”, Kimberly “Kip”, Teresa “Tip” and well… it started to fizzle out when Anita started high school because “Anip” just didn’t have the same one syllable vibe as the prior nicknames. Philip is the only one to still use his OG appointed name, Pip.
The Schulte Timeline
The youngest sibling, Matthew, is currently a senior at O’Gorman and will graduate in 2024. We feel more blessed than ever to have a Schulte behind the scenes. In November of 2022, Matthew and his mother Nancy were involved in a bad car accident. Matthew suffered a brain injury and his future was uncertain. But
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children. You can find Deborah up in the the Schulte family is resilient and with the Science Wing teaching at O’Gorman High help of great medical care, a few weeks School. at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, and an army of prayer • Michael is married and has a baby warriors, Matthew would walk back into girl. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska and O’Gorman High School to finish his junior is completing his residency in Family year. Matthew can be found working in the Practice Medicine. scene shop, running lights in the booth, and even acting on • Kimberly is just Steven Schulte stage this year. Current across the parking Technical Director, Mr. lot teaching math at Kevin Humke, has worked O’Gorman Junior High. with all of the Schultes and is grateful for their • Teresa is in Sioux City years of meticulous completing an online work and willingness to Master’s program in patiently teach other Social Work through students in the scene Saint Mary’s University shop. And while Matthew of Minnesota- Winona will be the last of Jon and and works part time. Nancy’s children to serve the theatre department, • Anita is at Benedictine Mr. Humke knows he can College in Atchison, always depend on them Kansas and majoring as they are always a in Music Education. phone call away!
What are they doing now?
• Matthew is a senior at O’Gorman and can be seen working in the scene shop and acting on stage.
• Philip “Pip” is married and lives in Pierce, Nebraska. He is an ETCP Certified Rigger and Entertainment Electrician and has worked as Lighting Crew Chief for some pretty impressive entertainers such as Drake, Backstreet Boys, J Balvin, Janet Jackson, Fall Out Boy, and Hunter Hayes. He worked as Lighting Tech for Aerosmith, the Trans Siberian Orchestra, Demi Lovato, Panic! At the Disco, Coldplay, and John Mayer.
Currently, each year a worthy senior receives the “Outstanding Technical Crew Member” Award in honor of Steven Schulte. In April of 2002, Steven was diagnosed with Leukemia in his central nervous system. He didn’t let his diagnosis slow him down as he spent what would be his final summer going back and forth between chemotherapy treatments and working Boy Scout camp. He also spent time learning to ride his motorcycle. On August 31st at the beginning of his junior year of high school, Steven passed away surrounded by his family. We are so proud to award a senior each year who embodies the character of Steven and the Schulte family.
• Laura lives in Sioux Falls and works as a nurse at Avera Hospital. She is married to Jordan Gerdes (a fellow OGHS alumni) and has four children. • Brian is married and has a little boy and lives in Burnsville, MN and works as an Electrical Engineer. • Deborah is married and has three 32
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In Memory of Jeff Donnelly 2022-2023......................................Aiden Geiver 2021-2022....................................... Jacob Olson 2020-2021........................................Maria Evans 2019-2020.................................. Elli Richardson 2018-2019......................................Nick Maxwell 2017-2018.......................................Miles Cowan 2016-2017....................................Samuel Billion 2015-2016.....................................Kelly Maxwell 2014-2015............................... Samuel Maxwell 2013-2014.........................................Clara Bentz 2012-2013............................Alexander Shields 2011-2012.......................... Joseph J. Bezenek 2010-2011................................Steve Schaeffer 2009-2010................................Emily Hoffmann 2008-2009........................... Andrew Thuringer 2007-2008..................................Chloe Goldade 2006-2007..................................... Kate Hennies 2005-2006......................................John Michels 2004-2005.............................Mary Fitzgibbons 2003-2004................................ Xavier Pastrano 2002-2003.............................................Jeff Miller 2001-2002......................................Kate Orlando 2000-2001............................................. John Boe 1999-2000.. Bryan Hagg & Whitney Burkey 1998-1999...................................... Ben Solomon 1997-1998...........................................Ruth Lyons 1996-1997........................................ Tony Kutayli
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In Memory of Mr. Gary Siska
Reflections from former students, Sam Kalda and Mr. Pat Frankman what artistic success I’ve had because he helped me prepare my portfolio for art school. I needed to submit slides, of all things, for my application, and he took time outside of his already busy schedule to light and photograph my work. The bulk of that work I made was during his classes.
Mr. Gary Siska dedicated 40 years of his talents to molding and shaping countless art students at O’Gorman Catholic School before his retirement in 2019. He passed away peacefully this past June after a brave battle with cancer. We reached out to two of his former students to speak about the impact Mr. Siska had on so many.
How would you describe his legacy?
Sam Kalda is an illustrator and artist based in Saint Paul. His commissioned works include editorial, book, advertising and pattern illustration. His client list includes original works for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Warby Parker, Disney Digital, Barnes & Noble, Vogue.com, Architect Magazine, and many more.
His legacy is his students. In my graduating class alone, there were quite a few of us who went on to study art in college. I’ve talked to so many O’G grads about the hours we spent in the old art room. We all have such fond memories of the calm, focused atmosphere he cultivated in there. So many of us, regardless of whether we maintain a regular studio practice or simply learned how to channel our creativity into a focused process, have Siska to thank.
What is your favorite memory of Mr. Siska as a teacher? I remember Mr. Siska taking a small number of us pottery students, mostly seniors, to a farm in early summer for a raku firing. Raku firing is a quick, dramatic, and kind of magical process. You never know how the fire and heat will interact with the glaze. It was a festive atmosphere with a lot of “oohing” and “awing” as the pots came out of the fire. He was just as awed by the process as we were.
In what ways did Mr. Siska help guide you into the work you do today? Mr. Siska always encouraged experimentation with materials. I learned so much about the creative process in his class. He’s also quite literally responsible for
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building. In honor of him, we are working with a local company to get it put back together and framed with a light behind it. It will be hung in the current building.
What would you like people to know about Mr. Siska, his talent, and how he influenced you personally?
Gary was mostly self-taught in regards to his pottery. He loved experimenting with Raku, which is an ancient Japanese form of earthenware pottery. His pieces are stunning and they have been displayed in several galleries and are now cherished works of art in many homes. He was also a very talented painter. Gary single handedly developed the curriculum at O’G and made the department what it is today. Through his trials, research, commitment and caring, he provided countless hours of guidance to thousands of art students. For me personally, Mr. Siska provided a path for me in High School that allowed creativity, focus, peace, and ultimately success. He selflessly gave his time to help me prepare for art shows and showed me how to prepare for the rigors of art school and life. He paved a path for my teaching career as well. He helped me find my calling. Without Gary, I would not be doing what I love every day. He showed me the way. Gary Siska was my mentor and a dear friend.
Mr. Patrick Frankman currently serves as the Art Teacher at O’Gorman High School.
You are working on a special project in honor of Mr. Siska. Please share how you plan on honoring Mr. Siska.
Currently, I have a stained-glass piece of art that Gary created for the old art room. He saved the pieces of glass from the chapel in the old building. Gary never let things go to waste. He transformed the colored pieces of glass into a beautiful knight window. Most students that took art in the old building remember the Knight window. When the building was remodeled, Gary saved the pieces, and had hopes to turn it into a display piece in the new
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