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Catholic Schools Week: Jan. 26th- Jan. 31st, 2014 Appreciation Day and the Catholic Schools Week Scholar Bowl Tournament.

Nestled between two weeks of snow days and disrupted schedules, Catholic Schools Week went off without a hitch this year. It was a great week to celebrate what makes Catholic Schools special and unique. Paula Mattix- Wand, Marquette Campus Minister, planned a fun and spiritual week for the students and faculty of Marquette. The week started off Sunday with an all student trivia contest in the Marquette gym. Student Council moderator Beth DeCourcey planned the event. Students formed teams and brought snacks to share bribe the judges. All the teams did great but it was no surprise when the Scholar Bowl team ended up the big winners.

Tuesday was very special this year because we were fortunate enough to have Bishop Paprocki visit Marquette and celebrate Mass with our student body. We invited the 7th and 8th graders from St. Ambrose, St. Mary’s and Sts. Peter and Paul and filled the gym. The Knights of Columbus were in attendance and Fr. Bill Kessler, the Chaplain at Marquette, concelebrated. The Marquette Chorus performed beautifully throughout the Mass and helped make the experience even more special. The parent-led Explorer Club provided

Monday started our 40 Hour Devotion, was Teacher/Staff

breakfast for the faculty and staff on Tuesday as well. It was wonderful and very much appreciated. Wednesday was Pancake Breakfast Day and Chef Paula Mattix-Wand and her helpers went through 22 pounds of pancake mix as they fed the student body before school. Wednesday was Catholic Grade School Shirt Day so students wore their t-shirts and sweatshirts from their various grade schools.

Also on Wednesday, a group of cheerleaders visited St. Ambrose to help teach the students various dances. Mark Ellebracht, Marquette Class of 1989, School Board Member and father of St. Ambrose students, played the role of DJ at the St. Ambrose Dance and the students had a great time. Thursday, Fr. Bill and Freshman Michael Dizon (from St. Francis/ Holy Ghost in Jerseyville) were (Cont. Pg. 2)

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A note from Mike Slaughter, Principal Dear Alumni/ae, Friends and Supporters of Marquette: In the last Marquette Graduate I went on and on about the “new” Marquette was made possible through a capital campaign which raised just short of $3 million. In the year since we opened the “Commons” many of you have come into the building and have seen firsthand the remarkable transformation. Not one single person has said it was money “wasted.”

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK (Cont.) interviewed by Mark Ellebracht on WBGZ Radio. They did a great job representing Marquette and talked about what Catholic Education meant to them.

Later that day, the entire student body and faculty went to the East Alton Ice Arena and skated together. It was a great day of fun and fellowship.

I hope more of you get a chance in the future to come in and see all the changes. I know we are encouraging class reunions to be held in the commons. Many classes have already done so and I am looking forward to my own 40th reunion this summer when the class of 1974 gathers in the commons. As I speak with and about alumni, it is also fun to reminisce about some of our teachers. I get a kick out of listening to stories from alumni about “this” teacher and “that” teacher. Speaking of which, I am sure by now many of you have heard that the Ursuline order is selling the convent on Danforth Street. The Ursulines put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears (those tears may have been from your classmates) into Marquette since 1927. For them to no longer have a presence in Alton will be sad. As I write this I can think of many “nuns” who impacted my life in different ways. For some reason, most of the nuns I had loved me…God bless ‘em. So, next time you have a class reunion (probably those classes prior to the ‘90’s) see if the conversation doesn’t eventually get around to Mother “so and so” or Sister “so and so.” And watch to see if you don’t find yourself smiling or even laughing. It is through these reminisces that we will always keep the spirit of the Ursuline’s alive in the halls of Marquette. In closing, as I sit here and reminisce, I want to put this out there. In one of the new display cases in the Commons, I am trying to collect artifacts from past decades. For example there are class rings (the oldest being from the class of 1930); old diplomas; old Marquette Reviews; an old inkwell, etc. What I am asking is that if you have something of significance which is a part of Marquette history and it is just sitting in a drawer at home, do you want to give or loan it to Marquette to put on display in the Commons? I’d love to eventually have a class ring from every class. So think about it. And meanwhile, think about us. On Explorers, Michael E. Slaughter ‘74 Principal

Friday was a very special and emotional day at Marquette. 26 students and Debbie Marshall (Class of ’71) and adults had her kids, John and Sarah. their heads shaved for the St. Baldrick’s event to raise money for childhood cancer research. Over $10,000 was raised this year at Marquette. Faculty member, Beth DeCourcey coordinated this event and these pictures tell the story. Thanks to everyone involved in the Catholic Schools Week events at Marquette.

Stacy DeGrand Phelps (Class of ‘81) and her son, Jim.

Welcome New Members of the Marquette Team!

Rusty Gilson (Maintenance Engineer), Mrs. Remis-Gill (Spanish), Mrs. Gayle York (Math), Mrs. Hemken (English), Mrs. Lloyd (English), Ms. Anderson (English and Spanish), Sr. Michael (Theology), Dr. Woodiel (Music and Performance), Jodie Zipprich (Junior/Senior Academic Advisor) (not pictured)

Here they are...The Class of 2017! Freshmen Class 2013-2014!

Welcome to the Family!

Class Notes CLASS OF 1977

Robert Morrissey was recently elected President of the Mercantile Library Art Museum Advisory Board in St. Louis. Robert is the sole proprietor of Clark Graves Antiques in Clayton, MO. He studied Art History at St. Louis University and started his career with Clark Graves in the summer of 1982. You can read more about Clark Graves at www.clarkgravesantiques.com.

CLASS OF 1981

Jim Klockenkemper and his wife Christl announce the birth of a son, James Edward, Jr. born August 19, 2013. Elder children are Olivia 18, Conner 16, Maria 15, Lucy 11, Hunter 10 and Monica 5. The Klockenkempers live in Godfrey.

CLASS OF 1986

Maura Fitzgerald Sedlack has recently been appointed to the role of Risk Leader for Food, Beverage and Agribusiness (FB&A) for GE Capital. Maura has been with GE Capital since 1995 in various roles. She began her career with Mercantile Bank of St. Louis, currently U.S. Bank. Maura holds a bachelor degree from St. Mary’s College and an MBA from St. Louis University. Maura and her husband John have a son, John Emmett, and live in the Chicago area.

businesses. The company, called “Route 3 Films”, works to inspire, educate and motivate business owners and help them tell their story to their customers or potential customers. Ryan named the company” Route 3 “because he has spent so much time on Route 3 driving back and forth from St. Louis to Alton through the last few years. For more information on Route 3 Films, please contact Ryan at ryan@route3films.

Erin Long was featured in an article in The Telegraph about her life as a veterinarian in the US Army. “The article emphasized Long’s patriotism and the importance of family support during her deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.” Erin graduated from the University of Illinois Veterinary School first in her class in 2008. Today, Erin works at North Carolina State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the emergency and critical care field.

CLASS OF 1997

Scott Monahan and his wife Maggie Stutz Monahan welcomed their first baby boy, William Robert Monahan on September 27th, 2013. He weighed 5 lbs, 15 oz. and was 17 inches long.

Maggie Alford O’Neill and her husband Chris announce the birth of a daughter, Katherine Elizabeth on June 25, 2013. The O’Neills have another daughter Leah, age four. Matthew Klasner and his wife Carolyn announce the birth of a daughter Audrina Marie, born on Aug. 17, 2013. The Klasners reside in Godfrey.

CLASS OF 1998

Robert Parker is a pediatric oncology/ hematology nurse coordinator at Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Robert was featured in St. Louis Magazine as one of the top nurses in St. Louis.

CLASS OF 1990

Jen Baker is selling Avon Products. You can reach her at [email protected].

CLASS OF 1993

Jenny Bievenue married Jason Baze in November, 2013. Jenny graduated from SIU-Carbondale and is employed at Fastenal Co. in Alton.

CLASS OF 1995

Ryan Hanlon has formed a new company that makes promotional videos and offers marketing advice and strategies for various

CLASS OF 1999

Danielle Fischer Kane and Danny Kane, Class of 1994, announce the birth of twin girls, Cameron Nicole, 7 lbs, 19.5” and Evangeline Marie 7.1 lbs, 21” born in Oct. 2013. Cameron is on the right. Big sis Harlow just turned two. The Kane family resides in Jacksonville, FL.

Sarah Anne Peipert and Justin Michael Siemer were married on May 18, 2013 in Maryville, IL. Sarah graduated from Illinois State University and received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago. She is working as a Physical Therapist in St. Paul,MN. Justin is a 2003 graduate of Illinois State University. He is an Account Executive for the Upper Midwest at Government Employees’ Health Association.

CLASS OF 2001

Dr. Kyle Buesteton, Chiropractic Physician, is excited to announce that he is joining Dr. Andrew W. Dykeman in practice at Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic. Dr. Buesteton is a member of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)

and is a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. He focuses on athletic injuries as well as traditional chiropractic care.

therapy. She is now working as an occupational therapist, certified in lymphedema therapy, at Missouri Baptist Hosptial in St Louis.

Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic is located at 33 East Airline Dr., East Alton, IL 62024, and can be found online at rosewoodchiropractic. com. The doctors at Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic strive to deliver compassionate, high quality chiropractic care while empowering our patients with the knowledge to help them make correct health choices.

CLASS OF 2006

CLASS OF 2003

Kelsie Carrow is engaged to marry Daniel Watson April 26, 2014 at Saint Francis Xavier College Church in St. Louis. Kelsie is an oncology nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and is currently working on her Doctorate in Nursing at Rush Medical. Her fiancé will graduate from Loyola University medical school in May and continue with a residency in ophthalmology.

Erin McNamara married Andrew Stafford on September 21, 2013 in Grafton. The couple will be living in Edwardsville. Peter Vaughn married Erin Heinold on Sept. 22, 2012 in Morton, IL. Peter graduated from Illinois College and received his MBA from University of IL at Springfield. He is employed as a long Term Care Program Specialist. The couple resides in Springfield, IL.

CLASS OF 2004

Matt Carmody is engaged to marry Haley Johnson on April 26, 2014. Matt graduated from SIU Edwardsville with a Bachelors of Science in Education. He is employed as a teacher at Trimpe Middle School in Bethalto. Bridget Hopkins married Steven Edward Bernstetter on Sept. 28, 2013 at St. Mary’s in Alton. Bridget graduated from Fontbonne University in 2008 and is employed at Brown Smith Wallace LLC, in St. Louis as a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist. Bridget Murphy married Chris Lippmann on Nov 2, 2013 at St. Louis University. She graduated from University of Illinois in 2007 with bachelor of science in kinesiology. Graduated from SLU in 2009 with master’s in occupational

Mandy Lewis married Josh Cook on Sept. 21st, 2013 at St. Mary’s in Alton. Mandy graduated from The University of Notre Dame in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts and received her Masters in Social Work from Washington University in 2012. She is working as an advocate at “Redevelopments and Opportunities for Women “ in St. Louis. Josh graduated from Notre Dame in 2010 with Bachelor Arts degree and received his MBA from Washington University in 2013. Josh works at Bunge North America in St. Louis. The Cooks reside in Alton. Laura Ridolfi was named head coach for the Alton High School girl’s soccer team. Laura graduated from Eastern Illinois University and teaches P.E. at Alton High. Jared and Mary (Militello) Kronable announce the birth of Emily Grace on Aug. 19, 2013. The Kronables live in Bethalto, IL.

CLASS OF 2007

Julia Kuebrich married Reece Wall on Oct. 19, 2013 at St. Mary’s in Alton. Julia graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2013 with a degree in environmental Engineering. She is employed at the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration in Louisiana.

CLASS OF 2009

Zach Keenan has wrapped up his college career at Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas. Zach was a four year starting kicker who this past season was named to the Beyond Sports Network AllAmerican Team and the HAAC (Heart of America Conference) All Conference Team. Also, this season Zach was named by the NAIA as Special Teams Player of the Week and the HAAC Special Teams Player of the Week for the week of September 2, 2013. Zach scored 12 points that game against Briar Cliff (Iowa) with field goals of 41, 43 & 44 yards. Zach’s career long field goal at Benedictine was 52 yards. At Benedictine, Zach set two new school records for Special Teams. All-time scoring Kicker (293 points), and most points in a single season (57 points). Zach will graduate in May with a degree in Marketing and Communication.

CLASS OF 2012

Danny Selby signed as a goal tender with the Ogden Mustangs in Ogden, Utah, a member of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL). After a short but successful stay in Utah, Danny signed with the WSHL Idaho Junior Steelheads in McCall, Idaho, where he had a very successful season. The Jr. Steelheads finished the season ranked #1 in the WSHL (44-1-1 record), and went on to win the 2013 WSHL Thorne Cup Championship in Idaho, and 2013 UHU National Championship in Las Vegas. Danny has committed as goal tender for SIUE for the 201314 season.

Class Reunions At Marquette we value and appreciate our alumni. We are always excited to see our alumni organizing and attending class reunions. To make organizing your reunion easier we have a new system we ask all reunion organizers to use. This new system is simple to use and will streamline your organizing process while helping Marquette maintain our alumni database. Simply send us an email to reunion@ marquettecatholic.org and include the following information: 1. Date, time and location of each reunion event (for example you are planning a mixer on one night but a dinner the next night. We need the information for both events. 2. The full name (including maiden name) for the class organizers including email address, phone number and mailing address. 3. Price of tickets, if any. 4. Other information you feel important. Once we have this information we will tailor the organizing system to your reunion and notify you when it is ready. Please send us the information requested as soon as it is known.

CLASS OF 1959 reunion will take place in the

new Commons at Marquette on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. Please contact Bonnie Cleary at 466-5195 or [email protected]

CLASS OF 1963 had a great reunion last summer. This picture shows the group after Mass with Msgr. Steffon at Sts. Peter and Paul Church.

CLASS OF 1974 is celebrating their 40th reunion

August 23, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the new Marquette Commons. Contact John Pohlman at jepohlman@ comcast.net, at 510-490-3555 or Mike Slaughter at [email protected]. The committee would like to update the class email addresses. Please send updated emails to Mike and John. Thanks.

You can also email us at reunion@marquettecatholic. org and we will email you the class list we have on file with names, email, phone number and mailing address for your classmates.

CLASS OF 1979 is planning a reunion for Aug. 30-

Finally to schedule use of Marquette Commons or Gym, please contact Assistant Principal Robert Baird at [email protected] or 618-463-0580. Best wishes for a successful reunion. On Explorers!”

CLASS OF 1984 is planning a reunion for this

31. Please contact Matt Hoefert at sarahbethhoefert@ yahoo.com. The class also has a Facebook page “Marquette Catholic High School Class of ‘79” for more information. year. More details to come. Tom Spain is the contact [email protected]

CLASS OF 1999 is planning a reunion for this

year. Jamie Peipert Freleng at [email protected] and Scott Manns at [email protected] are the contacts.

CLASS OF 2004 Caiti Carrow and Michael

Repking are planning a reunion for this year. You can contact Caiti at 618-670-8876.

CLASS OF 2009 reunion plans are being made, CLASS OF 1953 enjoyed celebrating their 60th

reunion in Sept. 2013 at Mac’s Time Out. The group toured the school and attended Mass together before heading to Mac’s. “A great time was had by all”

please contact Catherine Heitz at [email protected] with your updated email address and phone number.

Email us at [email protected] for the list we have on file for your class.

Marquette Catholic High School Foundation Capital Campaign Thank you to the generous donors who have given to Marquette. Please come and see the new addition and what your donations have provided for our students.

Founder $500,000 and Over

Diocese of Springfield, Illinois Anonymous

Pere Marquette $100,000-$499,999

MCHS Explorer Club Bob & Mary Dixon

St. Angela Merici $75,000-$99,999

Steve & Sandy Ditman

Mother Mildred Dooling $50,00-$74,999 Ursuline $25,000-$49,999

Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust David & Amy Bamper Shelly A. Clark Dean & Rita Heneghan Michael & Candice Mihalich Edward, Evelyn, Daniel & Jennifer Mueth Family Paul K., Donna & Andrew Myer Donald & Marilyn Norton In Memory of Coach Stephan – The Families of James, Thomas, Kathleen & John Stephan Marshall & Ann Tudor Dwight & Cheryl Werts Phillips 66/WRB Refining LP

Serviam $10,000-$24,999

David & Teresa Bartosiak Dr. & Mrs. Edward B. Blair, Jr. Carrollton Bank Dan Heneghan Family Terry & Nancy Dooling Emerson Charitable Trust Rocky & Gina Evans Laura A. Farkas Dr. Thomas Hanson Matt & Laura Horn Steve & Mary Ann Kennedy Kessler Family Mark & Mary Jo Kratschmer Liberty Bank

J. Thomas & Robin Long Carol J. Manns Morrissey Construction Company Dale & Carol Neudecker Charles & Wayne Anne Newton Michael Moehn & Lisa Nielsen Regions Morgan Keegan Trust Co. Sam & Sharon Roberts Michael J. Stephan Peter & Ellen Tassinari The Bank of Edwardsville Ursuline Sisters

Mission $5,000-$9,999

Joan M. Albers Anonymous Steven L. & Nancy Gearing Blair, Sr. Dr. Robert L. Brakeville Kevin & Susan (Pierantoni) Breheny Frank & Marilyn Carroll Dr. & Mrs. Martin T. Carrow Marty & Linda Carrow Drs. Dale & Linda Chapman Mike & Bonnie Cleary Cornerstone Bank & Trust, N. A. Jennifer & Brian Diskin Craig & Katie Dixon Marcella Eggemann Elias Kallal & Schaff Funeral Homes -Staten Fine Funeral Home Mr. & Mrs. Chris C. Fischer Kathy & Tom Fleming Rick & Missy Gibson Mark Hackworth P.J. & Jennifer Halliday John & Dawn Hentrich Craig Hentrich James & Kathleen Hohnstedt Rob & Beth Holtz Patrick & Dorothy Kane James M. Long MCHS Class of 1964 Millers First Insurance Companies John W. Mooney Estate Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Schranck, Jr. Steve & Diana Tassinari Robert J. Walters Emert & Raye Wyss

Explorer $1,000-$4,999

1st Mid America Credit Union Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Auto Nation Corporate Match Ralph & Virginia Baahlmann Barbara Hasse Memorial William & Mary Ann Barnard Mary L. Barr Joe & Nancy Barrett Steve & Susan Moehn Bednarz Begnel & Leritz Families Dan & Terri Beiser Mary L. (Donnelly) Black John & Mary-Glynn Boies C. William & Mary Ann Bray Dr. & Mrs. James F. Brown Michael & Maria Brown Ray & Sherry Bucher Edward Busker John & Mary Cain Marty & Sheri Carrow II Chris Walters Memorial Fund Patrick & Leanne Cleary Patricia A. Cleary William & Doris (Peters) Cress Harold & Mary June Crowson Edward & Joan Diestelkamp Joe & Joany Dondanville Tim & Janet (Maloney) Donnelly Terry & Carolyn Dooley John & Ann Dooling Frank M. Doyle D.D.S. John Dunker David & Mary Eckhouse Amy & Don Elik Mary E. (Barr) Elliott Mary Alice (Crivello) Evans David & Caroline Fischer R. Emmett & Joan Fitzgerald Daniel M. & Stephanie A. Fitzgerald Fravel, Luken, Schubert Families Molly (Lahlein) Garg Cindy Gelsthorpe Gene F. Kratschmer Memorial John & Barbara Gibbons David V. Goacher

Eulalia Green William J. Gross Virginia (Millitello) Grove Jim & Vicki Grover Steve & Pam Hampton Patricia Harmon Bill & Robin Scott Hartman Hayden Wrecking Corp. Daniel & Lisa Hayes Bill & Ellen Heintz & Family Jack & Beth Helmkamp Steve & Susan Henderson R.W. & D.M. Herzing Matt & Sarah Beth Hoefert John Stanton Holland Roger T. Horrell Doug & Margot Huber Charles & Felicia Huebener Tamara Husman Jeana Hutchinson James G. Staat Tuckpointing Louise Randall Jehle Jim Joehl Teresa Johnes Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Juravich Mike & Joyce Kane Tom & Janet Kane Mike & Kelly Little Keenan Bill & Marti Keller John & Cathy Keller Matthew W. Kelly Dan & Beth Kenney Robert & Dolores Kilgo Patricia A. Kimbro John & Family Klaus Knights of Columbus Alton Council 460 Norman & Vicki Kolb Richard & Joanne Kuebrich Bill & Nanette Krueger Robin Hartman, Treas. Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians David & Laura Lauschke Martha & Stephen Leese Robert & Sandra Leeson Gerry LeClaire Lefferson & Associates, Inc. Robert Luken Richard & Sonja Maguire Bruce & Paula Malone Arlene K. Marberry Janice M. Martin Marty Johnes Family David & Cynthia McClintock & Family Christine & Joseph McFarlane Peter & Pam (Harris) McFarlane Michael & Barbara McGrew Ellen Dooling McGurk

MCHS Class of 1965 Pat & Meg Miller Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Nick & Sandy Moehn Tom & Barbara Moehn Larry & Louise Moehn Elaine B. (Alsberg) Montgomery Dr. Thomas Morrissey Edmund & Therese Morrissey Tom & Patty Morrissey William & Verla Moyer Stacy Niesciur Terry & Rita Ortman Elizabeth A. Parker, Esq. John & Theresa Patterson Judith Peck Peek Family Guy & Judy Peipert William & Carol Piper Thomas Pohlman Jim & Sharon Radford Edith & Dave Rathgeb Maribeth & John Reed Robert & Alice Reinecke John & Janet Hamer Renick Terri & Jim Rogan John, Katherine & John Jr. Rogers Rick & Lynne Rose Aloyes & Erin Ruesing, Jr. James & Dorothy Russell Maureen Ryan Steve & Jane Saale Al & Nancy Sanders Scheidel Foundation R. William & Vicki L. Schrimpf Martha & Dan Schroeder Therese F. Schulz Schwartzkopf Printing Jim & Sue Schwegel Valarie, Robin & Martha Scott John & Maura (Fitzgerald) Sedlack Cas & Ann Sheppard Michael & Cynthia Slaughter Anne & David Slayden Dave & Barb Snyders John W. & Elaine Snyders & Family Tom & Erin (Hanlon) Spain Robert & Caroline Speidel Edward Springman Stephen U. Springman Patricia J. Steck Beasley Samuel M. Stemm David & Terry (Roth) Stephan James & Rosemary Stephan Robert & Beth (Boyer) Stephan Patrick & Michelle Stephan Thomas & Susan Stephan

Thomas & Kathleen (Stephan) Paul David & Sarah (Stephan) Dahm Mrs. Paul (Ruby) Stobbs Carole & Wayne Thomas Thomas Horn Memorial Harold & Judy Thomeczek John & JoAnn Ulrich Robert L. & Janice V. Van Buren James & Rita Voss Visa Corporate Match Walter W. (Bill) Huber Memorial Fran Walters John Wardein Peggy Wardein Cathy & Family Webb Wegman Electric Company Bernard Weule Gilbert & Teresa (Beiermann) Weyhaupt Jim & Linda Wickenhauser Father Jerry Wickenhauser, M. M. Don & Nancy Williams Judith R. Williams Marlene Windmiller Andrew & Melissa Woulfe William & Anne Yeck

Blue & Grey up to $999

Bill & Karen Haas Thomas Pohlman Pat & Mary Ellen Richards Linda Haar Jean Hauck Bob & Connie Schneider Marcella Eggemann Don Hinrichs Memorial John Albers Anonymous David & Marva Bachman Mary L. Family By James P. Barr Patrick (Driver Ed In A Box) Barrett Richard & Sally Bievenue Donald & Melissa Bohannon Matt & Chris Brown Raymond & Sherry Bucher Martin & Sheryl Carrow Mary Lou Jehle Copley Robert & Julia Crivello Donald & Margaret Curlovic Rick Faccin Dr. Paul & Mary Ellen Fischer Daniel Fitzgerald Leslie L. Flautt Traci Hahn James & Roxanne Handley James & Dorothy Hanlon Ruth Ann Hellrung Family

Joseph & Jeanne Hoefert Matthew & Sarah Beth Hoefert Ed & Trina Hurley Michael & Katherine Jennings John & Joan Kane Christopher J. Kratschmer Edward M. (Ted) Kratschmer Dorothy Krome William & Nanette Krueger Joseph & Kathryn Kuhnline Joseph & Nancy Long Susan McCormick Ed & Patti Morrissey Morrissey Construction Ray & Sue Perica Julie & Phil Castelli Peyton Patricia A. Saale Albert & Ruth Ann Schlitt Donna & James Schwartzkopf Boeing Corp Match Larry & Shirley Spain Marion S. Velloff Ron Winkler St. Mary & St. Mark Parish Deborah Hood Greg & Jessica Roth David & Julie Hayes Samuel & Sharon Roberts Robert L. Deem Rudolf & Virginia Dirscherl Dana & David Drysdale David & Marilyn Fitzgerald Jim & Vicki Grover Perry & Anna Heavner Annie & Bill Hoagland Mr. & Mrs. Edward Joehl Beth Wegener MCHS Class of 1980 John & Margaret Schwegel Robert & Caroline Speidel Jacquelyn Wilson Ken Zuellig Anthony & Judith Achkio Susan (Hagan) Cook John Farrell Phillip & Susan Hamilton James & Jennifer Hilgard Daniel & Beth McConnell Robert & Carolyn McCluskey Jennifer McConn Dick & Debbie Miller Suzanne & William O’Brien Michael & Carol Redd Edwin & Jane Sasek Minerva Jun Zerwas Stalker Sue & Jeff Weber Anthony & Mary Jo Jacobs Matthew & Teri Baahlmann

Cash (Donor Unknown) Norma (Croxton) Fischer Mary J./ Martha Scott Hartman/Maloy Robert Johnson James & Sandra Jun James & Mary Jo Keenan Erma Maloney Neal & Sylvia Manns Joshua McKey Stephen & Donna Mikoff Joseph & Cecilia Monks Richard Neumann Gary & Laura Pratt The Law Office of Amy Sholar Jean L. Springman Jim Stone Michael Tueth Michael & Terrah Velloff Thomas & Carole Velloff Tim & Barb Cleary Paul Herzmark Alvin Roderfeld Patricia A. Meyer Doug & Betty Mueller Jeanne & Earl Bailey Kenneth & Sandra Balsters Leonard Berg Vicki & Joe Boyle Ralph A. Brunstein Catherine Carrow Raymond & Catherine Chapman Mary & Richard Coffman David & Elizabeth Cordes Stephen & Mary Lou Cousley Charles & Marlene Crivello Jean M. Dixon Rosemary Dodgen Fran (Pierantoni) & Richard Drury David & Stephanie Drysdale Luke & Katy Eggering Linda & Jim Eisenreich Thomas & Kathleen Erwin Betty R. Farley Robert Flavin Anonymous Hannah Hamilton Kimberly Hand Roland & Janet (Baxter) Hansen Rex & Janice Harnetiaux Charles & Maryella Heitz Marion & Frances Henderson Robert & Karen (Yungck) Hertz Boeing Corporate Match Robert & Susan Hilker Jr. Boeing Match John & Judel Hoffman Emily Huebener

Leann (Schmidt) Johns Larry & Carolyn Korte Patricia L. Kruegel Jeff & Shannon Lauritzen Oracle Corporate Match Regions Bank Corporate Match Sandra Lombardo Rosemary Manns Clara Metzler Joseph & Lucia Molloy Elaine B. (Alsberg) Montgomery Morrissey Memorial Janice C. (Jun) Mueller Frank Nash Lorraine Nielsen John & Marcia Quakenbush Bernice Roberts Guillermo & Ramona Rodriguez David & Carole Roller David & Mabel Roth Carol (Stephan) Schoenbaum Neil & Emily Schulz Thomas W. & Mary J. Schwegel James & Elizabeth Seibold Charles & Joan Sheppard Jim Siemer William & Rebecca Smythe Marjorie Springman Stutz Excavating, Inc. David & Carla Totten Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. Terence & Margaret Tracy Jack & Charla Tueth George & Marilyn Ulrich James & Rita Velloff Richard Vest Frank Vonnahmen Robert J. Walters Carol Watsker Robert R.& Lois L. Wendle Dorothy V. Joehl Wickenhauser Shirley Wiedman Mary Witherow Michael Mary Margaret Wock Janet Zerr Barbara Zipprich BP Corporate Match Mrs. Barbara Molloy Beth DeCourcey Alton Multispecialists Robert & Kathleen Angus Barbara & Kelly Bohn Larry & Mary Booher Mr. & Mrs. William Bryant Frank & Barbara Budny Jamie Burke Thomas & Susan Chappell

Dale & Jewel Eisenreich John & Margaret Erthal Marjorie & Larry Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Chris Fischer Ann Gregory David & Karen Groppel Ruth Guntren Mary Ann Hill Jim & Nancy Hoefert Kathryn Meehan Holm Donald Joehl Teresa Johnes Donald L. & Rita J. Jun Edward & Eugenia Keller Edward & Joan Kerkemeyer Angela Knickmeyer Martha Kulp Charles & Teena Lawless Thomas & Maribeth Leigh Livingstone, Mueller, O’Brien & Davlin, P.C. Mary A. & Patrick Magee Susan & James Martin Paula Mattix-Wand Dorothy Metzger Mary L. Miller Angela (Alben) Mook Steven & Eve Remiszewski Kathleen & Vince Ruppert Jeanne (Joehl) & Tom Rynders Laura (Cleary) Scherff Maurice & Dorothy Schulz William E. Schulz Darren & Janet Smith Calvin & Caroline Stine Nicholas & Mary Jane Stipanovich John & Joann Ulrich Dennis & Karen Wilson Ellen Wingert Jim & Sue Winkler Mr. & Mrs. David Zaidan Geraldine Hoefert Mitchell Michelle Sands Sr. Thomas More Daly Roland & Jacqueline Baird James Curlovic Guy & Sue Helmers Robert & Judith Pease John & Kathleen Thorman Steven Gebben Larry & Barbara Bellm Betsy & Jeff Borchers Robert & Gloria Boston Lawrence & Rosemarie Brueggeman

Phillip & Edna Cappello Dr. James & Carolyn Carrow Jeff Coles Harold & Mary June Crowson Michael & Jacqueline Devault Edward & Joan Diestelkamp H Gerena Dunham Ned & Marjorie Duvivier Eggemann Memorial Mary Fleming Matt Gibbons Neil & Nancy Godar James & Mary Goodwin Leona Greer William & Rhonda Halliday Jess S. & Melissa M. Houk Thomas & Maralee Juravich Daniel & Beth Kenney Debbie & Mark Kruse Marilyn Lamaster Raymond & Helen Manns Eric & Victoria Meyer Fred & Ann Michels Margaret Middlecoff Judy Mitchell Stephen & Laura Morrissey Willa Morrissey Edward & Kathy Mueller Jerome & Sue Mueller Mary or Robert Nickell Russell Memorial Matthew & Angela Ryan Gerald & Bonnidel Schmidt Patrick & Jennifer Schwarte Jerome Springman Phillip & Janet Stack John & Veronica Terlisner Richard & Carolyn Watsek Eric & Marci Wendle June Yungck Ralph & Joyce Zerr Oliver & Nancy Buettner Joan Calhoun Clark & Linda Garvey Fry Karen & Theodore Hauser Mike & Lisa Hentrich Charles & Felicia Huebener Harold or Terrie Kallal Lawrence & Mary Jo Lindsay Rita Maggos Tim & Sandy Monroe James Spain John & Martha Yost Daniel & Gerri Blodgett

Frances Chappell June M. Myers Nancy Stromske Mary Ann Czyewski Gonzales Mary Marjorie Kenney Michael Joehl Sam Newton Robert Schneider Lloyd Bright Donald Morrison Rita Wardein Tekippe Sally Hansen Tom Stone Tim Hanlon Charles Suntra Geralyn Weil Bob & Sharon Jourdain Jodi Roberts Kathleen Angus Mary Coffman Robert Koeller Maggie O’Neill John Heuvelman Sandra Myers Mary Ann Hill Charles Springman David Groppel Kevin Bennett Linda Brooks Carol Manning Mark Cousley Chris McNeill Laura Leese Jenny DeClue Ann Dooling Sharon Fichter

My Catholic Faith

By: Ella Walters, Age 5 (daughter of Science teacher John Walters, class of 1980) My Catholic Faith is all around me. My Daddy works at Marquette Catholic High School. He is a science teacher. My Mommy works at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. She does something. Here I am at St. Mary’s Catholic Grade school in kindergarten, just down the road from my Daddy’s School. When I go to his school, he said I can sit on his desk sometimes. I don’t think Mrs. Gable wants me to sit on her desk. All the colors are blue: MCHS is blue. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is blue. St. Mary’s School is blue. My eyes are blue. The sky is blue. God must like blue. The End.

If for some reason we have accidentally omitted your name from this donor list, please call Meg Miller at 618-463-0585 or email at [email protected]. We apologize and will rectify the list in the next Marquette Graduate.

Marquette Campus Minister, Paula Mattix- Wand had a wonderful conversation with His Eminence, Cardinal Francis George when they were in San Antonio for the Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention. Mrs. MattixWand’s Theology classes sent letters and cards to the Cardinal when he was going through cancer treatment earlier this year.

These students will represent Marquette on the Illinois Central College baseball team next year in Peoria. From left to right, Geoffrey Ferguson (Marquette Senior), Brogan Fischer (Freshman at ICC), ICC Baseball Coach Brian Lewis (MCHS class of 1995), Austin Siener (Marquette Senior) and Nick Schranck (Freshman at ICC)

and Marquette Partner for Breast Cancer Awareness Pack The Place Pink: Friday, February 14 The St. Anthony’s Health Center partnered with Marquette Catholic High School to increase awareness for breast cancer and the importance of mammography at the Valentine‟s Day basketball game between the Marquette Explorers and the Roxana Shells. As part of our Pack The Place Pink promotion, the first 300 admissions to the game received a pink SAHC/ Marquette t-shirt and rally towel!

These students signed letters of intent to play college sports for the 2014-2015 school year. Front row left to right: Caroline Hoefert (SIU Edwardsville, soccer), Danielle Huber (Illinois Wesleyn, soccer), Jordan Hinterser (Chicago State, soccer), Elaina Smith (Converse College in South Carolina, golf) Back left to right: Geoffrey Ferguson (ICC Peoria, baseball) Joel Reft (Truman State, soccer) and Austin Siener (ICC Peoria, baseball) Congratulations and best wishes to these fine young men and women.

“This is a great opportunity to spread the message about the importance of mammography, as early stage breast cancer is often found in a mammogram,” says Tracy Phillips, patient navigator for our Women’s Imaging Center. “Saint Anthony’s offers the very best in breast imaging – we are the only mammography facility in the River Bend to be recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.” Working closely with primary care physicians and specialists, Tracy provides women with breast cancer support and guidance through their cancer diagnosis and treatment. She advocates for yearly mammography screenings. “Women, age 40 and older, should have yearly screenings – once a year for life,” she says.

The Marquette Explorer Club will host the Annual Marquette Auction Dinner on March 29, 2014 at The Commons on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. Current and past parents, alumni and friends of Marquette are all welcome and encouraged to attend this fun night! You can purchase your Auction tickets, RSVP and find more information at

www.marquettecatholic.org/auction. We respectfully ask that you please register and pay online unless it is absolutely not possible.In that case, checks and small donations can be dropped off at the school or mailed to:

Marquette Explorers Club P.O. Box 8475, Alton, Illinois 62002 Please email us at auction@marquettecatholic. org with any questions. Sponsors and donated auction items are still needed for this event. Sponsorship levels are: ___$1500 – PRESENTING SPONSOR A front row table (10 tickets/$500 value) at the auction, your company name/logo or family name on event banner (prominently displayed stating “Marquette Dinner Auction presented by (Your Company)”, company logo displayed on auction webpage, recognition by our Master of Ceremonies at event and inclusion in all promotions including press releases, the auction book, radio promotion, etc. ___$750 – TABLE SPONSOR A front row table at the auction (10 tickets $500 value), recognition in the auction book, on our website and on a banner at the auction ___$500 – EVENT SPONSOR Receive 6 tickets to the auction ($300 value) and recognition in the auction booklet ___$250 – AUCTION SPONSOR Receive 2 tickets ($100 value) and recognition in the auction book

Due to the time required to print the auction book, donations must be received no later than Monday, March 17, 2014. Your donations are tax-deductible. If your company has a matching gift program your donation would be eligible. Donations can be dropped off at Marquette Catholic High School in the Development Office or contact Barb Gable or Margot Huber (550-8606) (MCHS Parents and Auction Co-Chairs) to arrange pick up of your item (send email to [email protected]).

Congratulations to the Marquette W YS E Team

(Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) COACHED BY MR. JOHN WALTERS They came in first place as a team at the Regional Competition at Lewis and Clark Community College. Individual awards are as follows: Maria Gonzales: 1st English, 3rd in Chemistry Luke Vest: 1st in Chemistry, 1st in Biology Abby Sanders: 1st in Math Mitch Dumoulin: 1st in Physics Andria and Brittany Pace: Tie 2nd in Biology Tommy Morrissey: 3rd in Biology Brandon Root: 2nd in Math Chris Hornsey: 2nd in Physics Mike Schneider: 2nd in Chemistry, 2nd in Math David Drysdale: 3rd in Chemistry, 3rd in Biology

Congratulations to these newly initiated members of the National Honor Society at Marquette

Front Row: Maria Gonzales, Anthony Marturana, Brandon Root, Lauren Godfrey, Lauren Laub, Alex Miller, Kalie Segieda, Kate Holtz, Claire Snider, Monica Neel, Ellie Dixon, Kalie Buecker, Megan Wittich, Madeline Copeland Back Row: Natalie Jone, Chris Fischer, Galen Wilson, Grant Mayberry, Taylor Rook, Lydia Simon, Emilie Harrison, Kari Lohr, Collin Arcynski, Drew McRoy, Tom Hart, Andrew McCluskey, Claire Chickey Not pictured Ian Dunn, Sarah Minier and Kate Sanfilippo, New Moderator, Mr. Tim Harmon

Congratulations to our 2013 Homecoming King and Queen, Nicholas Hoefert, son of Matt and Sarah Beth Hoefert of Godfrey and Samantha Fumagalli, daughter of Dolores Fumagalli of Florissant.

A note from Jodie Zipprich Junior/Senior Academic Counselor

They’re Baaack!!!!

College counseling is very important to a College Prep School like Marquette. It is my job to make sure that the juniors and seniors and their families have all the information they need when it comes to college applications and financial aid. Throughout the school year, we have several colleges and universities visit Marquette to talk to students interested in applying. This is a great way for our students to get to know a little more about the schools they are interested in. It also sparks interest for students who were unaware of the schools prior to the visit. The Financial Aid Guidance night took place in January at Marquette and many families of juniors and seniors attended the informational evening. We have a Career Day coming up on February 26 as part of retreat week this year. We expect to have at least 25 occupations represented. If any alum would be interested in participating in this in the future, please contact me at [email protected]. Other upcoming events in the counseling office include an ACT prep course that will be offered by SIUE but take place at Marquette.

A Message from Sarah Ulrich Marquette Athletic Director We had a great season of Fall sports this year at Marquette. Some of the highlights include: • Football - qualified for playoffs, Prairie State Champs • Girls Golf - Elaina Smith qualified for state • Boys Golf - Prairie State Champs The Winter sports are in full swing. The wrestling team is heading to the Regional Competition this week and the other sports will follow.The Dance Team is going to the State Competition in Peoria in March. Many thanks to all the fans, friends and alums who support our athletic teams.

After an eight-year hiatus, the Marquette Dance Team is back in competition and they are winning! This year at Belleville East they took 1st place in both Hip Hop and Kick; then they went on to Edwardsville where they took 1st place in Hip Hop, qualifying for State competition. Next, they went on to Belleville West for a 1st place in Kick and a 2nd place in Hip Hop. Here they qualified both for State with Dance Team Illinois. These are an amazing group of talented, hard-working girls who are intense and focused wherever they perform. For two years they have practiced, worked with some well-known choreographers (Tiger Williams), and were the first to ever receive a standing ovation by the opposing visitors when they performed at the half at a Marquette basketball game. Coached and taught by Stefanie Klaus, captain and member of the IDTA State Champion squad at Marquette in 1999, 2000, and 2002, the girls have brought a tradition back to Marquette. Her assistant Coach, Melissa (Hertz) Keller, a 2006 State Champion, brings her expertise and choreography skills to teach and refine the team. Come see them perform at the football and basketball games; you will see a group of dancers who have perfected their skills, love what they do, and are proud to represent Marquette!

Notes from the Advancement Office Meg Miller Marquette is advancing it’s Mission one day at a time. The 2013-2014 school year has been great so far. The freshman class is 130 strong with students from Jerseyville, Edwardsville, Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, Granite City, Florissant, MO and many other municipalities. We provide bus service to Florissant, Jerseyville and Edwardsville. Many of our Granite City students take the Madison County Transit bus to get to and from Marquette and of course many students drive. We have truly become a regional school. To start the school year, we had a New Family picnic to welcome students and their families to the Marquette family. October brought homecoming and all the activities that go with it. Our open house took place in October as well and we started all over again talking to students about attending Marquette for next year. The entrance exam for incoming freshman was given in January and the 130+ 8th graders who took the test are anxiously awaiting their results. They will come back with their parents in March and register for their classes for next year. We look forward to getting the know the next freshman class, the class of 2018. And the cycle continues. If you have not been to visit Marquette in a while, please stop by. We would love to show you around. You are always welcome here. Thanks for your continued support of Marquette.

The Renaissance Society celebrates it’s 25th anniversary this year. Based on an average of $40,000 per year, Renaissance has raised over $1,000,000 during its lifetime and was originally a project begun by Mike Kane and Paul Maley. We thank everyone who has contributed to Marquette through the Renaissance Society for the past 25 years. Members of the Marquette Renaissance Society provide annual contributions of at least $1,000 to help bridge the gap between money received from tuition and fees and the actual cost of educating students. We thank the following individuals for their support of Marquette for the 2013-2014 school year. If you would like to make a contribution to the Renaissance Society please visit us at www. marquettecatholic.org/renaissance

Veteran’s Heritage Project The Veteran’s Heritage Project (VHP) is an organization that was created to help connect students throughout the United States with the nation’s veterans. This is the newest organization at Marquette Catholic High School and was started by Miss Wiedman with the help of a Marquette alumnus, Barbara Hatch. The purpose of Marquette’s chapter of the VHP is to preserve the stories of the Riverbend area veterans for all of history while also educating students on these historical events and people through journalism. Participating students will interview veterans who have agreed to tell their stories and have these stories recorded on camera and in a published book that will be sent to the Library of Congress with the student’s names being credited as the authors of each interview. Students will witness primary source accounts of important historical events that have shaped this nation through their interviews and will get the opportunity to preserve these stories in history. Veterans get the chance to tell their story to be published for history while also education the youth of America through their interviews and the bonding process that takes place from separate generations working together to make history. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in participating in this project.

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In Memoriam Gerald Baker Class of 1951 June, 2013 Elden Schmidt Class of 1939 Aug. 24, 2013 Joan Paddock Class of 1941 Aug. 10, 2013 Marcella Clasby Class of 1941 Aug. 29, 2013 Helen Beiser Class of 1950 March 13, 2013 Tom Springman Class of 1950 0ct. 14, 2013 Bob Crivello Class of 1950 Dec. 12, 2012 Robert (Bud) Schwegel Class of 1955 May 23, 2013 Agnes Droste Hesse Class of 1955 June 4, 2013 Judith Ann Woulfe Class of 1955 Dec. 29, 2013 Thomas Delehanty Class of 1955 July 1, 2013 Mary Lou Padden Koshinski Class of 1955 August 27, 2013 Donald E. Dodd Class of 1956 Aug. 21, 2013 Mary Ellen Muha Costa Class of 1983 Feb. 2, 2014 Neal L. Zimmerman Class of 1991 Nov. 18, 2013 Janet Grabner Nov. 19, 2013 Alyssa Bell Nov. 2013 Therese “Trixie” Morrissey Dec. 26, 2013 Joseph Edward Barrett Jan 5, 2013 Ginny Baalhmann Nov. 1, 2013 Jerry Admire Sept. 18, 2013 (former maintenance manager of Marquette) Lester Schneider Dec. 12, 2013 Patricia Lorsbach Jan. 7, 2014

Upcoming Events February 24-28 Retreat Week and Senior Mission trip to Birmingham, AL March 8 Musical Performance Class and the Marquette Mass Chorus perform their “Broadway Night” 3rd quarter concert at 6:00pm in the MCHS cafeteria. March 21 MCHS Student Art show at Jacoby Arts Center March 29 Explorer Club Auction at Lewis and Clark Community College. See article for more information. April 10,11,12 Marquette’s Spring Musical “Footloose” will be performed in the gym. Please come! May 3-6 annual fun run and walk at Marquette “Running with a Mission” May 9 All School Picnic May 15 Baccalaureate Mass May 16 Graduation at Lewis and Clark Community College