The Graduate Newsletter - Marquette Catholic High School
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The Graduate Newsletter - Marquette Catholic High School
The Marquette Catholic AUG. 2016 GRADUATE A publication for graduates, parents, and friends of Marquette Catholic High School Graduation 2016 The 86 graduates in the class of 2016 had much to celebrate this past May. They earned approximately $5,079,755 in financial aid and scholarships to further their college education. Their science teams went to the State tournament at the University of IL again this year. Their football team, girls soccer team, dance team, individual tennis players and golfers qualified for the state playoffs this year. They put in 13,479.75 hours of service to their communities during their four years. Seven of the 86 are playing sports in college next year, many received academic scholarships, and the list goes on and on. (cont. pg. 2) THE CLASS OF 2016 AS FRESHMEN THE CLASS OF 2016 AS SENIORS 219 E. Fourth St. MARQUETTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Alton, IL 62002 (618) 463-0585 www.marquettecatholic.org GRADUATION (Cont.) The Class of 2016 celebrated with a Senior Awards Banquet held on May 15 at the Atrium Hotel in Alton. This banquet was brought back by Mr. Slaughter to give Seniors and their parents a time to honor the senior accomplishments on a more personal level. The Baccalaureate Mass was held on May 19, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church and the students were able to share the experience with their parents by their side. Finally, the Graduation ceremony was celebrated at Hatheway Hall at Lewis & Clark Community College on May 20. Mr. Don Bohannon (Class of 1981) was the keynote speaker this year and told the students that they could do anything they put their mind to. Don is the Superintendent of the St. Louis Special School District and has sent all of his children to Marquette, with one to come. Mr. Slaughter and School Board President Dave Bartosiak presented the Serviam award to PJ Halliday (Class of 1985) for his role in the construction of the new Commons area and gym updates at Marquette. This construction was the result of the 2013 three million dollar Capital Campaign. Many thanks to PJ and all who were instrumental in the completion of this project. PJ Halliday with his daughter Natalie, a member of the class of 2016. Senior Academic Awards & Recognitions These awards were given out at different ceremonies throughout the year. State Scholars: Front row: Macie Spencer, Allison Hoefert, Katie Ditman, Katie Gierer, Nick Berkenbile, Brianna DeClue, Rebecca Fazio Back row: Tim Derrington, Megan Grove, Andria Pace, Brittany Pace, Adam Johnes, Shane Nichols, Skyler Cox, Tommy Morrissey Silver Medallion Winners: Awarded by The Alton Telegraph newspaper for being in the top 8% of their class – Skylar Cox, Brianna DeClue, Katie Ditman, Tommy Morrissey, Shane Nichols, Andria Pace, Brittany Pace Senior Serviam Award: Andria Pace, Brittany Pace Spiritus Trophy: Nick Berkenbile, Megan Grove Halloran Scholar-Athlete Award: Tommy Morrissey, Andria Pace St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete: Shandon Boone Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award: Julianne Fears Sons of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award: Katie Ditman Senior Department Awards: Art Miranda Schroeder Biology Brianna DeClue, Brittany Pace Chemistry Shane Nichols, Andria Pace Drama: Lighting & Sound Maggie Maag Drama: Hair & Makeup Kellie Wamser Drama: Performance Madison Scott English Katie Ditman French Macie Spencer Gov/History Tony Vitale Mathematics Shane Nichols Physics Skylar Cox, Tommy Morrissey Radio Broadcasting Trey Aguirre, Dylan Hamm Spanish Katie Ditman Theology Tim Donahue, Rebecca Fazio The following seniors have received scholarships throughout the year: First Presbyterian Church Scholarships (various amounts): Nathan Brown, Katie Gierer, Andria Pace, Brittany Pace, Lauren Schmickley The Optimist Club Scholarship ($500): Julianne Fears The Optimist Club Scholarship ($500): Megan Grove Jordan Klope Memorial Scholarship ($575): Joe Boevingloh Zion United Church of Christ ($1,000): Joe Boevingloh 1st Mid-America Credit Union Scholarship $1,000): Megan Grove Christian Hospital Auxiliary ($2,000): Leah Korte Lovejoy Scholarship ($3,000): Andria Pace United Steelworkers Local 1899 ($4,000): Julianne Fears Phillip 66 Dependent Scholarship ($16,000): Shane Nichols These awards were presented at the graduation ceremony: Liberty Bank Scholarship ($1,000/yr): Megan Grove Bank of Edwardsville Scholarship ($2,000/yr): Brittany Pace Shelter Insurance Scholarship ($2,000/yr): Andria Pace/Brittany Pace The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship ($500): Miranda Schroeder The Generation of Legacy Scholarship: Leah Korte. Ken Zuellig Memorial Spirit of Marquette Award ($1000) award and plaque: Tony Vitale The Class of 2016 has been awarded more than $5,079,755 in financial aid to further their college education. These students were recruited from the Class of 2016 to join athletic teams in college: Shandon Boone playing basketball at Avila University in Kansas City, MO Lauren Schmickley - playing soccer at St. Charles Community College, St. Charles, MO Brandon SanFilippo - playing soccer at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA Colin Dunn - playing soccer at Belleville-Lindenwood University. Jesse Simmons - playing football at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor,TX Natalie Halliday running Cross Country for Murray State University, Murray, KY Laura Moore - Playing tennis for Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL Class of 2016 Schools They Will Attend... STUDENTPLANS Trey Aguirre Missouri State University Brittany Barta SIUE Lynsey Benne Fontbonne University Nick Berkenbile Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Joe Boevingloh Webster University Shandon Boone Avila University Nathan Brown Missouri State University Hannah Collins LCCC Tre’Von Collins University of Missouri – Kansas City Matthew Cook Parsons the New School for Design (NY) Kate Costello SIUE Skylar Cox SIUE Maddison Crane LCCC Carlee Cronin Illinois State University Anna Daugherty DePaul University Alexander Davis University of Missouri – Columbia Eric Davis Southwestern Illinois College Marc Davis SIUE Brianna DeClue SIUE Tim Derrington University of Alabama Katie Ditman University of Minnesota Tim Donahue LCCC Sam Dooling University of Missouri – Columbia Collin Dunn LCCC Becka Fazio Truman State University Julianne Fears Missouri State University Jacob File SIUE Elena Gable Missouri State University Katie Gierer Lindenwood University Megan Grove SIUE Raymond Guenther SIUE Natalie Halliday Murray State University Hayden Halm LCCC Dylan Hamm Lindenwood University Adam Hammond Central Missouri State University Caitlyn Hanlon SIUE Allison Hansen LCCC Claire Hardin SIUC Sam Harshbarger Quincy University Bailey Hartrich University of Illinois – Urbana- Champaign Hannah HazelwonderLoyola University – Chicago Madison Hockaday LCCC Allison Hoefert University of Illinois – Urbana- Champaign Taylor Hoeft St. Louis Community College Emily Holden University of Missouri – Columbia James Jernigan 4-Year University, Undecided Maddie Joehl Missouri State University Adam Johnes Saint Louis University Connor Jones Missouri State University Leah Korte SIUE Sarah Litteer The Evergreen State College (WA) Kevin Lloyd St. Louis Community College Maggie Maag Illinois State University Mallory Maag University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign Nicholas McCune Illinois College Laura Moore LCCC Thomas Morrissey Case Western Reserve (OH) Shane Nichols Georgia Institute of Technology Elli Nicholson LCCC Sean O’Neill Missouri University of Science & Technology Andria Pace University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign Brittany Pace Saint Louis University Lauren Puccini LCCC Melanie Rau University of Missouri – Columbia Maggie Roche Maryville University Eric Royal LCCC Brandon Sanfilippo St. Ambrose University Adriana Schindler LCCC Lauren Schmickley St. Charles Community College Miranda Schroeder SIUE Madison Scott Savannah College of Art and Design Ben Sebacher University of Missouri – Columbia Jesse Simmons University of Mary Hardin – Baylor (TX) Mariah Simmons LCCC Macie Spencer Culver Stockton College Sam Strack LCCC Kacey Taul LCCC Brock Terry University of Missouri – Columbia Dan Townsend SIUE Anthony Vitale Missouri State University Carly Vitale Missouri State University Danielle Walsh Missouri State University Kellie Wamser Current Trends Academy of Hair Design Caroline Warren LCCC Lauren Weir LCCC Allyson Wilcox Drury University On Explorers... A note from Michael E. Slaughter, Principal Dear Alumni/ae, friends, and supporters of Marquette: In the past few years, I have had the privilege of acting as tour guide for numerous class reunions. Since we opened the new commons, we have been encouraging alumni to hold their class reunions here at Marquette. As part of that, I have also been giving tours of the school. The feedback we receive afterwards is very rewarding. Alumni of all decades are amazed with what is happening with their old high school. And in some ways it most certainly is an old high school with many of the traditions and history still evident. But in many other ways we have fully entered into the 21st century. So, what’s in store for Marquette? Well, even though we have shown an 80+% increase in enrollment over the past 9 years, I‘d still like to get the word out to our local Catholics and “persons of other faiths” that a faith based education rooted in the Catholic tradition is not only a viable alternative but continues to meet the spiritual needs of our teenagers. And, not that I’m looking to retire anytime soon, but before I do start thinking of my future post Marquette, I want to fulfill one last desire/ dream of mine – that being to get the support to build a state of the art science lab on top of the existing 1982 wing. In preliminary diagrams the current media center would remain our technology lab, the 4 classrooms across from the media center would be used exclusively as Math classrooms, and above this would be built 4 large labs—one being a chemistry lab, one being a biology lab, one being a physics lab, and the fourth being an engineering lab. Thus the 1982 wing would be transformed into the Marquette Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math building. What do you think of that? It may never happen, but then again, with the support of all of you, it could become a reality in the next few years. Wouldn’t that be cool! From the President My name is David Bartosiak. I am currently serving as President of the Board of Directors of Marquette Catholic High School. I have held leadership positions for various organizations over the years; President of the Boys & Girls Club of Alton, and the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club, and Chairman of the Alton Parks & Recreation Commission. While great organizations, the opportunity to serve MCHS, its students and the Marquette Family has been a truly rewarding and blessed experience. As I mention the Marquette Family; I am not a Marquette grad and I do not have any children that previously or currently attended the School, so I am a bit of an outsider. My daughter Ava, however, will be a member of the Class of 2023, and anyone that knows Ava, knows that she already bleeds Marquette Blue! People have often asked why I was drawn to become involved with Marquette. It is quite simply the uniqueness of the Marquette Family that caused my interest. Through college classmates, business acquaintances and friends, I became aware of this strong bond that MCHS alumni have with each other. It is pretty special, and I am almost jealous that I am not yet a genuine part of the Marquette Family. In conclusion, in the last Graduate newsletter I wrote about some of the nicknames students at Marquette had acquired. I asked for feedback with you telling me some of the more unique ones. Unfortunately, I didn’t get much of a response so I don’t really have a follow up for you. Oh well, maybe amongst yourselves you discussed it. I was relating to someone a couple weeks ago, that the Marquette Family is almost like “The Cardinal Way”, until you’re a part of it, you don’t understand how special it is; unless you’re a part of it, you don’t understand how real it is. It is not just an expression, it is a community spirit! If you are ever in the area, stop by for a tour. Encourage your classmates to have their reunion here! You’ll love it. I hope that all of the Marquette Family have a safe and enjoyable summer! On Explorers, God Bless, Michael E. Slaughter ‘74 Principal David Bartosiak, President Marquette Catholic High School Marquette seniors make huge impact with Senior Mission Project For the past 15 years, the senior class has gone on a service-type mission trip to an out of town location. The Marquette seniors have gone to Mexico, New Orleans, LA, Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL and worked on many worthwhile service projects, including Habitat for Humanity. This year, the Class of 2016 began a new tradition by focusing on how they could make a difference in our local community through the Alton-area Bucket Brigade, Alton Parks Department, and Riverbend Head Start. The Bucket Brigade, co-sponsored by Pride, Inc., The Telegraph and Sherwin Williams has been painting homes for area residents since 1988. The program matches volunteer teams with homeowners who are no longer able to maintain their homes without assistance. In order to qualify for the program, homes must be one-story, owner occupied residences. Most of the homeowners that benefit from this program are seniors who simply cannot handle such a huge job alone. Other recipients are those with physical or financial limitations that prevent them from doing the work. Volunteer teams complete the painting at no cost to the homeowner. Dale Neudecker, a Pride, Inc. Board member, created the Bucket Brigade project in 1988. That first year his volunteer teams painted 23 homes. Since then, the project has grown up to 50 volunteer teams annually and more than 1380 homes have been painted in River Bend communities. The Class of 2016 worked for a week in April, scraping, cleaning, power washing and finally painting five different houses in the Alton-Godfrey area. Several seniors painted the bandstand at Riverview Park and the fences at Gordon Moore Park. They also helped spread mulch at Haskell Park and along Landmarks Blvd close to the Clark Bridge access. “We liked the idea of working close to home this year and giving back to our own communities, said senior Allison Hoefert. “We actually had a lot of fun and met some very nice homeowners.” Five seniors volunteered throughout the week at Riverbend Head Start as teacher assistants. Their work included playing with the children as well as assisting with snacks and reading to them. The children at the center made an impression on the seniors and they didn’t want to leave the children at the end of the week. In recognition of their efforts, Mayor Brant Walker issued a proclamation declaring May 16-20 “Marquette Catholic High School Class of 2016 Week”. Paula MattixWand, Campus Minister at Marquette coordinated the event for the Marquette students. “These seniors did so much work in a short amount of time. We are so proud of what they accomplished. We are definitely excited about what can be accomplished next year!” Class Notes Class of 1985 Dan Fitzgerald and his wife Stephanie (Perica) announce the birth of a daughter Mary, born March 7, 2016. Mary joins older siblings, Katherine, 5 and Daniel 3. The Fitzgeralds reside in Godfrey. Class of 1992 Heather Hope was awarded the Hometown Heroes Award from the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club earlier this year. Hope is the public relations director for RiverBend Head Start and Family Services. She is a veteran with more than 20 years of administrative service and previously worked as a giving coordinator for PBS Channel 9 in St. Louis. Class of 2002 Patrick Monahan married Krista Carson on Oct. 17, 2015 in Kirkwood, MO. Patrick graduated from the University of Missouri in 2007 and is employed by Krilogy Financial in St. Louis as Senior Financial Adviser, Team Lead. Jason Peipert married Katie Albert on Oct. 31, 2015 at Ss. Peter and Paul church in Alton. Jason is employed as a UPS Service Provider Class of 2003 James Schranck and Kelsee Pelot were married at June 25, 2016 at St. Ambrose in Godfrey. James is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Kelsee will be teaching school in the Fall. The couple will reside in Alton. Class of 1997 Please keep Amy Cummins McNeil’s daughter, Ella, in your prayers. She is now in remission after being diagnosed with a Germ Cell Tumor last October and endured 5 months of surgeries and chemotherapy. She has a great risk of relapse until the 2-year marker, so please just keep the McNeil family in your thoughts. www.ellastrongkc. com Class of 1998 Kevin Bennett and his wife Bernadette announce the birth of a son, James Thomas Robert born on September 12, 2015 in Peoria, IL. Older siblings are Lucy (8), Jude (7), Annalise (5), and Cora (3). Class of 2001 Kristopher Lakin and his wife Lindsay announced the birth of a baby girl, Sloan, born July 16, 2016. Marquette Alums at the Schranck’s wedding. Kate Jourdain and Barry Schranck (2002) were married at St. Mary’s Church on Oct 3, 2015. Kate works for Southern Wine & Spirits and Barry works for Paychex. The Schrancks live in Alton. Class of 2004 Robert Gable and his wife Mallory announce the birth of their son, Charles Robert Gable II on Dec. 15, 2015 in St. Louis. He was 5 lbs 10 oz and 18½ inches long. Class of 2005 Elizabeth Kasten married Justin Sanderson in May, 2016 in St. Louis. Elizabeth graduated from SIU Edwardsville in 2010 and is currently employed as a teacher at St. Michael’s of Clayton in St. Louis, MO. Cory Kasten and Kaitlyn Cash were married in Kansas City, Missouri on March 19, 2016 and are residing in Austin, Texas. Cory is employed as Sales Manager at Arrive Logistic and Kaitlyn is a coordinator for the March of Dimes fund raising efforts. Laura Hoefert married Jason Sandidge on Sept. 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s. Laura is employed by Wirtz Beverage. Tara Zerwas married Jeffrey Thomas Parker (JT) on Sept. 6, 2015 at St. Ambrose. Tara is a dental hygienist and works in Irmo, South Carolina. JT is the South Carolina Sales Manager for NAPA Gena Ridolfi married Bradley Woods on Sept. 19, 2015. Gena finished her Masters in Health Administration in Dec. 2015 and will complete her MBA in 2018. Gena works at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a program specialist for the graduate medical education program. The Woods reside in Alton. Lynn Cordes married Joe Lanza on June 27, 2015 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Alton. Lynn received her undergraduate (2008) and Masters degrees (2010) in Nutrition from SIU Carbondale. She is employed as a Clinical Dietitian at Harrison Medical in Bremerton, Washington. The Lanzas reside in Poulsbo, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. Class of 2006 Kelsie Carrow Watson graduated with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner specialty in May, 2016. Dr. Watson is married to Dr. Dan Watson MD. Her practice will be primary, preventative health care in the Minneapolis, Minnesota community. Dan Bristow married Caitlin Murdoch on October 24th, 2015 in Naples, Florida. Dan graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in May 2014. They reside in Chicago. Patrick Moore married Marissa Koller on Oct. 3, 2015 in St. Genevieve, MO. Pat graduated from Quincy University with a bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. He is currently employed at New Balance Athletic Footwear, Inc in Sunset Hills, MO. He is also the head coach for the Marquette boy’s golf team. Caitlin Heitz is engaged to marry John Stutz on May 27, 2017 at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Caitlin graduated from SIU Carbondale and is a middle school teacher at Our Lady Queen of Peace School in Bethalto. Katie Blumberg married Tyler Admire ( Class of 2004) in April of 2016. Katie teaches at Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Tyler works in the insurance business. The Admires live in Prairietown,IL. James Rogalsky and his wife Lauren Pattan announce the birth of a daughter born in October, 2015. Jennifer Meckles is working as a reporter and anchorwoman for NBC Channel 5 KSDK-TV in St. Louis. Jennifer graduated from the Journalism School at the University of Missouri-Columbia and started her career in Knoxville, TN at WBIRTV. Jennifer co-hosted the Marquette auction this year with fellow Channel 5 affiliate, weatherman Mike Roberts. We appreciate their service. Class of 2007 Stephen Estes is working as a missionary for Life Teen Ministries in Dahlonega, GA. He is a base team leader working with teens in camp ministry and spiritual formation. Stephen would appreciate financial support of his ministry. Please go to https://donate.lifeteen.com/ stephenestes to hear his story and help if you can. Megan Hamilton married Chris Tite on Oct. 17, 2015 in Wood River. Megan graduated from the Nursing program at Lewis and Clark Community College in 2013 and McKendree University in Spring of 2015 with a BSN. She is employed at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center as a Nurse. Class of 2010 Cecil Brimmage is engaged to marry Rebekah Seevers on May 27, 2017 at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. Cecil played football for Illinois College and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. Pictured here Jennifer Meckles with Karen and Mike Roberts. Michael Friedel was ordained as a transitional deacon on Friday, April 1, 2016. He has been assigned to Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur for the summer. Michael is a student at the North American College in Rome. We pray that Deacon Friedel will be ordained to the priesthood next spring. Kara Kruse married Ryan Govreau on April 20, 2016. Kara is a speech pathologist at Calhoun nursing and rehab. Stephanie Winchester married Mike Quinn in June of 2015. Class of 2009 Class of 2008 Christina Claywell is engaged to marry Jacob Wengert on August 13, 2016 at St. Mary’s in Alton. Christina graduated from Logan University with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. She is the owner of The Chiropractic Wellness Connection in Glen Carbon, IL. Class of 2013 Jake Coddington is playing basketball for Division 1 Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. Jake attended Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, MO for 2 years before he decided to take a chance and walk-on the team at Ole Miss. “It’s been a good fit,” Coddington said to the Advantage newspaper. “Ever since I was little I wanted to play at this level. I wanted to go to Ole Miss and it worked out for me. The Rebels saw me play and had a spot for me.” Jake said playing at Ole Miss is strictly first class. “There aren’t any more 5 or 6 hour bus rides,”, he said. “Now we fly everywhere we go.” When Jake is not playing basketball, he is studying accountancy at Ole Miss. Students for Soldiers group at Marquette Carmen Serio has taught at Marquette for 43 years. He has held several roles at the school including Campus Minister, Retreat coordinator, Theology Department head, and maintenance coordinator throughout his career. All of these roles have been very important to him but his most recent role really hits home. In 2004, at the urging of several MCHS students, Carmen started a group at Marquette called Students for Soldiers. This group meets throughout the school year and prays for Marquette alums and friends who are active in the military. “My son Pat was in the military and I would send packages to him. He asked me if I could send enough for the others too and that made me realize how much it means to these guys to see that people are thinking about them. When Katie Hill (Class of 2007) and other students suggested we start the group, it was a no brainer,” Carmen Serio said. For the past 3 years, Students for Soldiers coordinated a drive for supplies to send overseas. They collected toiletries, snacks, phone cards and other items to send to the soldiers. party and was trying to think of something I could do to help others. I decided to have everyone bring something that would help with the supply drive Students for Soldiers at Marquette, “she said. Serio and his group have collaborated with The Military Support Ministry Group of Alton on a few activities. In November, they held a Rosary Walk to raise awareness of Veterans suicide. The suicide rate among veterans is triple that of other Americans. Once a month there is a Military Mass in honor of all Military in the area. This Mass is held at Ss. Peter & Paul in Alton on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and all are always welcome. Janice Dunn Dunphy and Pennie Destefano Wisnasky (both from the class of 1983) are also involved in this group. One of the main reasons “Students for Soldiers” really hits home is because Carmen’s grandson, Anthony, is now in active duty with the Army. Anthony Serio is a 2014 Marquette graduate and was ready to give back as soon as he graduated. Sergeant Silkwood has recently been recognized for saving a fellow Marine from committing suicide and has decided to make this his life’s work. He intends to aid people in learning coping techniques to move past the stressors that cause these feelings in fellow soldiers. Mr. Serio sees this as a wonderful success story about a Marquette alum. He stays in touch with many Marquette alums who are serving in the military and wanted to give back as much as he could. Mr. Serio is looking for the names and addresses of other Marquette alums who are actively serving in the military. He is also looking for the names and graduation dates of all Marquette alums who have served in the military throughout the history of Marquette (1927). Please contact Carmen at cserio@ marquettecatholic.org or 618-5702599 for more information or to send in names. Here are a few photos of those who are serving in the military. (We know we have many more alums serving at present. We want to stay in touch so please send Mr. Serio your information.) Some of the items are taken to Lambert Airport in St. Louis where they can be given out at the USO. Rachel Heinz (then 7th grader at St. Ambrose) helped with the supply drive this year with a great birthday party idea. “I was having a birthday Carmen Serio and Rachel Heinz Another Anthony, Anthony Silkwood, Marquette Class of 2011, is serving in the Marines at present. Silkwood is with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as a Tank Commander in the Middle East. Class of 1992 - Kevin Groppel – Major in the Army restationed in TX Class of 1996 - John Leach- US Coast Guard in Alaska (Cont. next page) STUDENTS FOR SOLDIERS (Cont.) Class of 2008 - Jared Zerwas (at right) is a marine stationed at the Naval Air Station Joint Service Base New Orleans. Class of 2012 Gordon Martinez US Coastguard Class of 2011 - Anthony SilkwoodMarines Camp Lejuene, North Carolina Class of 2012 - Andrew McDermott- Army Andrew with fiance’ Kirsten Pastoriza, (Class of 2013) Congratulations to these 3rd and 4th generation graduates from the Marquette Class of 2016 Front row (l to r): Laura Moore, Tommy Morrissey, Dylan Hamm, Nick McCune, Hayden Halm, Sam Dooling, Emily Holden Back row: Elaina Gable, Maddie Joehl, Natalie Halliday, Caitlyn Hanlon, Caroline Warren, Allison Hoefert, Megan Grove Class of 2014 Anthony Serio - Army Ft. Carsen in Colorado Springs Anthony with Carmen Serio Congratulations to the Prom King and Queen Nick Berkenbile, from Our Lady Queen of Peace, son of David and Cathy Berkenbile of Edwardsville and Katie Ditman from Evangelical School, daughter of Stephen and Sandra Ditman of Godfrey From the Development Office 2016 John Rogers Explorer Classic Golf Tournament You are invited to participate in the October 7, 2016 Marquette Catholic High School Spencer T. Olin Golf Course – An Arnold Palmer Design 8:00 am ($150) and 1:00 pm ($180) shotgun starts 2016 Come join us for a fun day with Marquette alumni and supporters! Registration fees for morning golfers include green fees, gift, breakfast and lunch. Registration fees for afternoon golfers include green fees, gift, lunch and dinner. Registration can be completed and paid at www.marquettecatholic.org/ golfclassic. Save the Date!! Explorer Club Trivia Night Saturday, February 11, 2017 (MCHS Gymnasium) Explorer Club Annual Dinner Auction Saturday, March 25, 2017 (Lewis & Clark Comm. College Commons) John Rogers EXPLORER CLASSIC MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 SPENCER T. OLIN GOLF COURSE ALTON, ILLINOIS Mega Raffle -- $50,000!!! We are giving away a total of $62,000 in cash prizes for our annual Mega Raffle! The drawing for the $50,000 winner will be held at the Homecoming Block Party on 9/24/16 at the Alton Knights of Columbus. Join us for a fun night with food, friends, drinks and great music! You can purchase tickets in the Development Office at school or online at www.marquettecatholic.org/megaraffle. News from the Athletic Office It was a great year for Marquette Sports says Marquette Athletic Director, Jack Holmes. Beginning with fall sports, the football team qualified for the playoffs, boys soccer won their Regional, girls’ tennis advanced 3 girls to the state tournament (Shelby Jones, Laura Moore and Elena Gable), the boys’ golf team qualified for the state tournament in Bloomington and Carlee Cronin was the one member of the girls’ golf team to qualify for the state tournament in Decatur. This was Carlee’s 2nd consecutive state trip. Cross Country team member, senior Natalie Halliday, advanced to the Sectional Cross country meet. Marquette was the best represented school of the Springfield Diocese high schools at the Fall Rosary Rally held at St. Teresa High School in Decatur. The winter sports season did not disappoint. The boys’ basketball team won their Regional at Dupo and lost in a very close game in the Sectional to the team that finished 2nd in the state tournament. Senior basketball player, Shandon Boone was chosen as the Exchange Club of Alton’s player of the year. He followed in the footsteps of Deion Lavender (2014), Nick Certa (2003 and 2004), Michelle Beiermann (2000), Kendra Snyder (1999),Tony Certa (1998), Erica Oge (1995), Amy Gernigan (1994), Brad Bohannon (1992) and Steve Mason (1998). Shandon also scored 33 points in the Illinois Coaches Association All Star game and was voted most valuable player in this game. Marquette also won the “Sportsmanship” Award for girls’ basketball at the banquet. The Dance Team placed 5th in the Class A Jazz IDTA state competition. Marquette was well represented at the Catholics for Christ program in March at Sacred Heart-Griffon High School in Springfield. Each Catholic High School in the Springfield Diocese was asked to bring their senior athletes and parents and coaches, and to have one athlete and one coach give witness about their faith and how it relates to sports. We were the best represented school at the event and Head football coach, Darrell Angleton and basketball/football player, Trey Aguirre, were our speakers. The girls’ soccer team won their Regional and Sectional and advanced to the 1A state tournament in May at Naperville. The team won third place. The boys’ tennis team had a winning record and junior, Jonathon Claywell, advanced to the state tournament. Softball and baseball were unable to advance past the regional. Coach Mike Brooks did an outstanding job with the track team, as he put together a good sized squad of boys and girls. In Memoriam ALUMNI John Joseph Ulrich 6/4/14 Jean Langen 6/19/16 Ed Boerner 3/27/16 Carol Carey McCoy 4/7/16 Carlos Griffon 12/27/15 Sally Hoefert 11/15/15 Harold Thomeczek 11/22/15 Rose Marie Walters Zaidan 5/24/16 Jeanne Marie Eubanks 9/30/14 Donald Funk 2/22/16 Ron Wisnasky Sr. 5/15/16 Francine Myers 1/9/16 Sr. M. Cecilianne Duello OP 2/2/16 David Huber 3/9/16 Mary Ellen Schwaab 4/7/16 Mary Jennings Sackman 4/19/16 Mark Harrawood4/21/16 Christopher “ Rocky” Phelps 3/16/16 Anna Marie Berry 9/21/15 Monica Goetten Brennan 7/2/16 Wayman Lockhart 3/14/16 Zack Hunter 4/17/16 Class of 1935 Class of 1941 Class of 1944 Class of 1944 Class of 1947 Class of 1948 Class of 1951 Class of 1951 Class of 1952 Class of 1953 Class of 1954 Class of 1954 Class of 1958 Class of 1961 Class of 1967 Class of 1978 Class of 1978 Class of 1980 Class of 1982 Class of 1981 Class of 1994 Class of 2017 Friends of Marquette: Sam Massalone Ken Zuellig Margaret Monroe Phyllis Joehl Joseph Mancewicz John “Jack” Terlisiner Marge Pohlman Kathryn Mathews Betty Fortschneider Tarrant Scoggins Velma Adams Rev. Monsignor Virgil Mank Ann Tudor Nov. 26, 2015 Jan. 4, 2016 Jan. 10, 2016 Feb. 20, 2016 Feb. 26, 2016 April 30, 2016 May 3, 2016 May 21. 2106 May 26, 2016 June 23, 2016 June 28, 2016 July 4, 2016 MCHS students wore wristbands to promote organ donation after Zack’s funeral.” These were donated by Mid America Transplant Center of St. Louis. Ken Zuellig and his daughter Rachel at one of the many Marquette events he attended. The Marquette GRADUATE NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ALTON, ILLINOIS PERMIT NO. 3049 A publication for graduates, parents, and friends of Marquette Catholic High School MARQUETTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 219 East Fourth Street Alton, Illinois 62002 www.marquettecatholic.org (618) 463-0585 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Class Reunions Class of 1956 - is planning a 60th reunion Aug. 5-6., with a get-together at Tony’s downtown Friday 7:0010:30, a tour of Marquette Saturday at 5:00, followed by hospitality and dinner from 6:00-11:00 in the Marquette Commons. For more information contact Charlie Crivello [email protected]. Class of 1961 - Is planning their 55th reunion for the weekend of Oct. 4 and 5, 2016. Oct. 4 is a gathering at the home of Jim McPike and Oct. 5 is a dinner at Pere Marquette State Park. Other activities are being discussed. Please contact Carolyn Holt at 618-4662885 or [email protected] Class of 1966 - Had a reunion on June 25, 2016 at Marquette. CLASS OF 1966 Class of 1974 - had a 60th birthday party at Marquette on July 2, 2016. The girls had a special treat running into Coach DeCourcey while in Grafton. Class of 1976 - had a reunion on July 2, 2016 at Mac’s Downtown Alton (Pictures and information) Class of 1981- is planning a reunion for August 13, 2016 at Marquette. Please contact Jeanne Hoefert at [email protected] Class of 1996 - July 9, 2016 - Had Picnic and tour of the school. Class of 2006 - will have their 10 year reunion on Sept. 24, 2016-MCHS homecoming weekend (time still not confirmed) at Old Bakery Beer Company. Please join MCHS Class of 2006 Facebook group for details or email [email protected].