MESSMER TODAYSUMMER 2014

MESSMER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN | KNOWLEDGE. FAITH. LEADERSHIP.

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

VOLUME 46, ISSUE 3 OF 3

About the cover:Preparing for the future with

curriculum and programs

that prepare students for

the achieving excellence in

education and beyond.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Patrick Byrne, Secretary Sr. Shawnee Daniels-Sykes, SSND, Ph.D.

William Goldammer ‘52 Mikel Holt, Vice Chair

Alfred Mattacotti ’58 Bob Monday Bill Otto ’74

Peter Salza ’60, ChairJohn Scheid, Treasurer

Fr. Gary Wegner, OFM Capuchin

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION

Jim PiattPresident

Mike BartelsVice President of Administration

Donna SchmidtPrincipal

St. Rose and St. Leo Catholic Schooland Messmer Preparatory Catholic School

Todd WillemsPrincipal

Messmer High School

Geoff KaiserAssociate Principal

Messmer High School

Kristin MerryAssociate Principal

Messmer Preparatory Catholic School

Carrie StarrAssociate Principal

St. Rose and St. Leo Catholic School

Joanna MistriotyDirector of Admissions

MESSMER TODAY CONTRIBUTORS

Richard AndersonJeremy ArmstrongKris BartelsMike BartelsBrian BennJoy BretschTori Carter-StoryChurch of the Gesu Katherine DregerSue FeuersteinArlene FordRodney HahnHeidi HerroChad HoffmanJackie HuennekensCarol JohnsonMarisol MadrigalDiane NuskiewiczJim PiattPaul SchramkaKim Steinand Messmer High School’s Broadcast Media, Photography and Yearbook classes

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Message From the President

2014 Graduation Words from Valedictorian Marisol Madrigal and Salutatorian Tori Carter-Story

› Congratulations to our 8th Grade Graduates› Messmer Students receive Robert F. Purcell, S.J. Peacemaker Awards

Not Just Fun and Games Messmer introduces the CyberSTEM program

Paul SchramkaClass of 1945 Alumni Profile

› Save the Date for Reunion Weekend

The Show of Shows Students Performing Artistic Pieces

Messmer Students Build our Future Project Lead the Way

Sports Update Baseball, Track and Soccer

Faculty / Staff Profile Carol Johnson / Rosemarie M. Fuchs

Battle of the Books Nourishing the hearts and minds of students

› In Memoriam

Saint ProfileSaint Marianne Cope of Moloka’i

› Planned Giving› Capitol Drive Golf Classic› Calendar

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTINSIDE MESSMER TODAY

“I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works,that I know very well.” Psalm 139:14

Psalm 139 is a substantial read! The themes of fear and wonder weave throughout the verses as the author details the omnipresence of God intimately. Although God’s knowledge is infinitely beyond our understanding, the Psalmist still proclaims that each of us has been created with a direct link to that fear and wonder. As we search for divine wisdom and consider God’s works, we too are endowed to grow in knowledge and do good work. Jesus extends this call personally in the Gospels, with a direct commission to us to be active participants in the building of the Kingdom of God.

Reflecting near the end of my first year back at Messmer, I found myself returning to Psalm 139. I have concluded through a study of Messmer’s history, a thorough review of our present context, and a steady stream of compelling personal encounters that this organization—this community—called Messmer is indeed, “fearfully and wonderfully made!” Parents realize that they alone could not

account for all the dimensions of their own child’s development; their fear and wonder takes the form of guiding that child to appreciate that he or she is both fragile and powerful. As sisters and brothers in our Messmer family, we realize that not one of us could have predicted the story and presence Messmer has been for generations.

For an educational institution, “fear and wonder” can take the form of vulnerability and capacity. Messmer has certainly known its share of vulnerability and yet keeps emerging with renewed capacity to have a powerful impact on the Milwaukee community and beyond. For decades, Messmer has faced times of vulnerability, returned to its foundation, and gotten back to the business of building up Catholic education in Milwaukee.

We are very excited to announce a renewed emphasis on that commitment to build up our community with very specific additions to our school curriculum. You will see in this issue of Messmer Today that we have begun adding the first phase of several layers of new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programming at Messmer Catholic Schools. Our commitment is to extend Messmer’s leadership to prepare our students for post-secondary and professional opportunities in engineering, architecture, and related trade fields.

Many of our students come from families who never had those opportunities. It is time to rectify that and Messmer is just the place to get that good work done. Messmer’s new alumni will take their rightful place as builders of their communities, starting here in Milwaukee. I am deeply grateful for your presence in this community with a historic ethic that takes on considerable challenges, responding to build and rebuild as a family that is wonderfully bonded.

Sincerely,

Jim Piatt President

Dear Friends,

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WORDS FROM MARISOL MADRIGAL WORDS FROM TORI CARTER-STORY2014 VALEDICTORIAN - MHS 2014 SALUTATORIAN - MHS

SCHOOL NEWS SCHOOL NEWS

We are graduating today for one simple reason—because we have striven for excellence.

As individuals we have accomplished much in these four years, whether it be winning student of the month, winning conference championships, or even just trying something new. We’ve been through it all: drama, homework, essays, more homework and more essays, tests, the ACT, our Exhibitions, and still more homework. And we’ve done it all.

Now we prepare to take the next steps, to prepare ourselves for our next journey. I might be speaking today as valedictorian, but I’m not the only number one in the room. All of us are in our own ways. We have number one athletes, singers, dancers, writers, and artists. We are all special in our own ways. So, never settle for less than the best: always aspire higher and do what you love. Don’t let others define who you are; let others know who you are. Like Wendy Wasserstein said, “Don’t live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable.”

The future is no longer a distant reality. It begins here and now—today. We began high school as children, but today, we graduate as adults. We have completed a small part of our lives that will serve as a platform for our futures. We need to hold this moment in our hearts because this might be one of the last times we are together in one place. Some of us will go on to college or the military; others will enter the workforce.

Regardless of where we go, there will be obstacles we will face just like we did here. When those challenges arose, we faced them straight on. Now, we need to continue to face them head on. Unlike high school, though, life is more than just getting by. You have to strive to excel in everything no matter how large or small it is. Each of us is responsible for living up to the potential we have inside us.

If I could give any advice to anyone, it would be to surround yourself with steadfast people because those are the people that will help you succeed. Surrounding yourself with weak individuals will only hinder your success because they want to bring you down rather than build you up.

I would also advise you not to worry about failing. We all fail sometimes. You just have to continue to strive for success. Take risks because the experience you gain will be worthwhile. If you fall, get back up and try again. No matter how difficult life gets, remember you have the determination and grit to succeed: you have made it to this point and can make it wherever you

We have success ahead of us—in politics, business, the arts the sciences, in anything we choose. Our dreams will not only change the paths we take, but they will change us, and we will change the world. Si se puede. Yes we can. We have no boundaries. Whatever we do, we will do proudly—proud of where we began, proud of where we are, proud of what we will become.

It is no coincidence we are here; we are here because of the vision we have for our families, our communities, ourselves. Throughout the years, we have worked as individuals and as a team. Soon, our hard work will pay off. Despite challenges, we have prevailed. I can say that we encountered obstacles because I know I did, but we overcame those obstacles with determination and hard work, with many good times along the way.

Each individual has the responsibility to make a difference. Go out and make your dream a reality. Become a nurse, a doctor, an engineer, a singer: you can do it. No one can limit what we can do: it is up to us to break down any barriers that might stand in our way. Excellence is not an accident: Excellence is a result of hard work, determination, and many sleepless hours.

As graduates we will face uncertainties. We might not always know what we will do or where we will end up; whom we will meet, whom we will love. But uncertainty also makes discovery possible—the discovery of new opportunities, the discovery of ourselves, the discovery of what we will become.

want. Never give up: make that promise to yourself. And do not let failure stop you from succeeding. Without failure, you will never know what success is. In fact, look for failure; do not run away from it. As Emily Dickinson wrote, “success is counted sweetest by those who never succeed.”

I want to wish the class of 2014 the best of luck as we move forward with our lives. Always remember that we may not have the power to inspire the entire world for success, but we have the power to become inspiring. Be the best person you can possibly be. Be the person you needed when no one was there. The challenge to all of us is to reach our maximum potential because we hold the future in our hands. Thank you.

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Messmer recently launched a Community Learning Center (CLC) program featuring CyberSTEM. This after-school program supports an implementation of game-based, after-school curriculum. Students who participate have the opportunity to develop further understanding of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and game design concepts.

The program is supported and developed by Global Learning Systems (GLS) and enables students to communicate with game design and content professionals in online pro-am discussions and Google Hangouts.

NOT JUST FUN AND GAMESThere are five GLS Center games that work together offering the opportunity for youth to apply what they have learned in a game design curriculum. Games include Citizen Science - a role-playing game based on limnology (lake sciences) developed by experts at UW-Madison, Progenitor X - a puzzle-based game that uses the principles of regenerative biology research, Anatomy Browse r- a simulation tool that allows players to navigate the organ systems of the human body (developed in collaboration with the UW-Madison medical school) and Fair Play - a role-playing game designed to surface and to teach about bias in professional interaction (developed with the UW-Madison Center on Women’s Health).

The curriculum’s final weeks are structured around the Studio K  game design curriculum. In this curriculum, the students have the opportunity to learn the Microsoft Kodu tools. These tools teach students computational thinking through activities that allow players to design, test, play, and share games. The

students also use what they have learned across the curriculum and through guidance with designers

and content experts.

Each year, Gesu Parish honors middle and high school students from 11 area schools for their commendable service in the name of peacemaking and justice. The 18th annual Robert F. Purcell, S.J. Peacemaker Awards were held on May 4, 2014 at the church. There were two Messmer students amongst this year’s recipients – Paris Coleman and Micheala Dixon.

Paris is an 8th grader at St. Rose and St. Leo Catholic School. He has demonstrated leadership and a personal commitment to peacemaking. He has been active at the Peace Learning Center and has attended workshops in non-violent conflict resolutions, healthy communication and peace building. He uses information that he learns in the workshops both in his school, and his community. Paris has chosen non-violent alternatives to conflict and has been a role model for peaceful behaviors. His participation in a project comparing the non-violent strategies of Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was exemplary.

Messmer High School sophomore Micheala Dixon is active in “The Tablesetters” Catholic Social Teaching Team. This team explores Catholic Social Teaching and then performs an outreach in the community that is directly correlated to those principles. She has volunteered at the Women’s Care Center, participated in the Breast Cancer walk, and served at St. Ben’s Community Meal Program. She is not only a leader but a great student and teacher as well.

Congratulations Paris and Micheala!

MESSMER STUDENTS RECEIVE ROBERT F. PURCELL, S.J. PEACEMAKER AWARDS

KNOWLEDGESCHOOL NEWS

Valedictorian MPCS Amya J. Dorsey

Amya has been at Messmer Preparatory Catholic School since K4 and has always taken her learning seriously. Over the years at Messmer, she has remained hard working and excelled consistently in everything. She has been a member of the Messmer Bishops Cheerleading Squad and her artwork appeared at Messmer’s Fine Arts Night. With all of her other accomplishments, she has also earned a cumulative grade point average of 4.06.

Valedictorian SRSL Thadniya T. Glaude

Over the last two years, Thadniya showed not only academic excellence but also exemplary behavior. Her academic quality has brought her to the top of her class, an honor she achieved with her hard work, drive to learn, and desire to succeed. She consistently pushed herself to do her best always, and never remained satisfied with anything short of perfection. Next year, she will continue her drive for excellence at Messmer High School.

Salutatorian SRSL Sharese L. Smith

During Sharese’s time at St. Rose and St. Leo, she has demonstrated her leadership in both her words and her actions. Her academic performance has earned her the salutatorian award, but her grades remain only a small part of her excellence. Her self-presence and strength provided an exemplary influence upon her classmates and other students.

Salutatorian MPCS Sarai E. VanLeer

A Messmer Preparatory Catholic School student since K4, Sarai is an outstanding model of a Messmer student. She has played the violin for many years and has been a part of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. This young lady exudes confidence, maturity, and humility. She is always willing to help others. As a result of her hard work, she has earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.93 and her place as salutatorian.

CONGRATULATIONSTO ALL OUR 8TH GRADE GRADUATES!

Students who participate have the opportunity to develop further understanding of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and game design concepts.

MESSMER INTRODUCES THE CYBERSTEM PROGRAM

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As a child, Paul’s family lived upstairs of the funeral home that was started by his grandfather on Milwaukee’s northeast side. After his elementary education at the parish school of St. Mary of Czestochowa, Paul began his career at Messmer High School. He wanted to play basketball for Messmer, but he thought he was too short. At the start of his senior year, Paul was 5’ 10 ½” tall and he decided to go out for the team. That year, he led Messmer’s basketball team to fourth place in the state tournament and he earned all-conference honors ending fifth in scoring.

Paul’s big break came when he was scouted by the Chicago Cubs while playing baseball for Catholic Youth Organization teams. It was then that Paul was offered a minor league contract. However, he was later released from that minor league contract in order to accept a baseball scholarship from the University of Notre Dame. Paul also wished to play basketball, so after one semester, he left Notre Dame to attend the University of San Francisco on scholarships for baseball and basketball. In 1950, Paul graduated with a degree in general business.

In 1948, during Schramka’s last year at the University of San Francisco, he signed a major league contract with the Chicago Cubs. He played for the Cubs until 1950 when he was re-assigned to the Des Moines Bruins. His tenure as a Bruin was short-lived, because at the age of 22, Paul was ordered to serve his country and was stationed in Friedberg, Germany.

After his discharge, Paul married his college sweetheart, Barbara Malley, and reported back to the Chicago Cubs proudly wearing number 14. It was a short time before he returned home to Milwaukee and pursued a career in his family’s funeral business. During his time in the big leagues, he was a notable hustler and power hitter with 20 homers and 92 runs in his last season. Over the years, Paul and Barbara raised five children: Stephen, Michael, Mary Anne, Peter, and Gregory. After Barbara passed away in 1997, Paul was later married to Ruth Ondrejka Willborn. The Schramka family is legendary in Southeastern Wisconsin for its remarkable service in the funeral business.

Paul is an active community leader with a long list of accomplishments and honors. His photo is displayed on the “Wall of Honor” at the entrance to Miller Park. He served as President of the Old Time Ball Players Association of Wisconsin and was inducted into the University of San Francisco and Messmer High School Hall of Fame. We are proud that such an amazing athlete has Messmer roots. Paul was, and is, forever a fan favorite.

Paul coached the Messmer baseball team for a decade.

PAUL SCHRAMKACLASS OF 1945

Check www.messmerschools.org for upcoming details and individual class reunion information.

THE WEEKEND OF

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It has been 30 years since Messmer closed and re-opened. Renew old acquaintances and meet new friends at this year’s all school reunion weekend.

WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE

ALL ALUMNI

ALUMNI PROFILE

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KNOWLEDGE

With the mission of preparing students to become professionals with integrity and expertise, Messmer High School is introducing Project Lead the Way (PLTW). In this program, students will explore how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) apply to their everyday lives—and prepare for specific post-secondary education and apprenticeship opportunities in engineering, architecture, and the technical trades.

Established in 1997, PLTW has developed a unique hands-on, project-based STEM curriculum for K-12 school systems. The program is offered in over 5,000 schools in the United States, encompassing all demographics and educational structures. Augmenting our existing standards in our other science and math courses, STEM education through PLTW engages students actively, promoting creativity, problem solving, and positive personal achievement.

With a growing number of job opportunities within STEM fields and related technical trades, there is an increase in need for qualified professionals to fill these positions.

Messmer’s commitment to add PLTW provides a rigorous platform to empower our graduates to compete successfully in rewarding careers as architects, carpenters, electricians, engineers, and many other lucrative professions and trades. Our team of educators at Messmer is excited to make this quality programming available to our motivated learners. Together, our teachers and students are committed to making a substantive impact in the Milwaukee market and beyond.

SCHOOL NEWS

Each spring, a very special event is held to showcase the many talented students of Messmer High School – the “Show of Shows.” This spectacular event is an opportunity for students to perform artistic pieces that they have developed both in and outside of the school walls.

This year’s program included spoken word poetry, solo and group vocals, original rap, instrumental performances, and a variety of dance performances including Latin, ballroom, and hip-hop. Students worked very hard during rehearsals to perfect their numbers, develop stage presence, and practice interacting with the audience.   They worked through some challenges to come together as a cast and crew, and the show was truly student-led. Audience favorites included the rap entitled “116”, a fun riff about the office of Dean of Students LeRoy Fullwood, and Amiri Lindsey-Johnson and Michelle Valdez’s touching rendition of “One Sweet Day.” In addition to the cast, Senior Jesus Zamora led an incredibly talented crew that ran the show behind the scenes. To add to the fun, some members of the faculty performed a surprise flash mob number, dancing to “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.

THE SHOW OF SHOWS

“Students definitely performed their best on the night of May 2nd. When the lights came up, everyone was ready, no one missed a cue, and the show was flawless.   The audience response was overwhelming and supportive. The night of the performance was a blast!” – Kim Stein, English Teacher

“Students definitely performed their best on the night of May 2nd. When the lights came up, everyone was ready, no one missed a cue, and the show was flawless.   The audience response was overwhelming and supportive. The night of the performance was a blast!” – Kim Stein, English Teacher

MESSMER STUDENTS BUILD OUR FUTUREONE PROJECT AT A TIME

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The 2014 track season was successful for the Bishops this year.   Terrianna Black, Naomi Rea Jordan, Jekim Jones and Hikeem Williams-Davis qualified for the Sectional meet in Whitewater and sophomore Terrianna Black qualified for the State meet in the long jump.  

There were a large number of seniors providing leadership and experience on the team this year. Seniors Jekim Jones, Hikeem Williams-Davis, Deniko Montgomery and Michael Hendrix were the four-year veterans on the team.

Along with many personal records that were broken, four school records were also shattered this year.   Senior Rodney Neeley broke his own record in the shot put, senior Deniko Montgomery broke the 800m run record, senior Hikeem Williams-Davis broke the 300m hurdles record, and the 3200m run record was set and then broken by freshmen Tromance Washington and Jose Gonzalez.

This year, the Girls’ Soccer team had the most successful season in program history! The Lady Bishops won their first two games ever, with another game ending in a tie. Sophomore Jazmin Sanchez Ramirez led the team with seven goals.

“Each girl that finished the season left her mark on the program in a very positive way. As a coach, I could not be more proud of all the hard work and dedication the girls displayed this year.” – Coach Brian Benn

Although the weather during the 2014 baseball season was better than last year, the Bishops were still rained out of some non-conference games this year. The team finished the season at 3-19. They brought home victories against St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy, Rufus King, and South Division. Those three victories are the highest number of wins in a season that the program has notched since the baseball team was revived 10 years ago!

The team was very young this year, consisting of one freshman, five sophomores, five juniors and one senior. This group of young men stayed positive and really came together. The team was led by senior Terrell Matthews in several offensive categories including a .383 batting average, 21 runs scored, 18 hits, 3 triples, .482 on base percentage and 22 stolen bases. He was voted Second Team All Conference by the conference coaches for his performance this season.

“The team received many compliments from opposing coaches, players, parents, and umpires showing that the team is growing and starting to compete in the Midwest Classic conference. We are looking forward to a good offseason of training and will continue to send some players to play in RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner city) summer league sponsored by the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boy’s and Girl’s Club.” – Coach Chad Hoffman

ATHLETICS

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“We are looking forward to those returning next year, and filling in for the many spots that will need to be filled.  As always, the coaching staff of Geoff Kaiser, Jeremy Armstrong, and Ryan Bergren helped to make the season run smoothly and successfully.” – Head Coach Sue Feuerstein

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KNOWLEDGE

Messmer Catholic Schools held their first “Battle of the Books” competition for their elementary campuses this year. The two teams participating in the battle were the students of Messmer Preparatory School versus the students of St. Rose and St. Leo Catholic School. The purpose of this competition is to nourish the hearts and minds of our students with excellent literature. It is an opportunity for our students to discover how reading can help them to reach their highest potential.

A total of 98 students participated between the two campuses. Students formed teams of three. Students in grades 4 and 5 competed against each other and students in grades 6-8 competed against each other. Each team was required to read twenty books from a specific grade level list. After they read the books, their teachers used a game show format to quiz them on their comprehension. Reading lists included classics such as Tuck Everlasting and The Boxcar Children.

The top four teams from both schools competed in the finals. Students cheered on their fellow classmates and after a nail-biting finish, the winning teams were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Next year’s book lists have already been published and students have an opportunity to get a jump on reading them throughout the summer. When school begins in the fall, new teams will be assembled.

Students showed great enthusiasm during the semester long program. It provided an opportunity for healthy competition, strategic planning, sportsmanship, and it encourages students to work together and be accountable to each other.

“With this year’s smashing success we can expect even greater participation next year (more to come, will add later)…” – Kari Erickson

BATTLE OF THE BOOKSLast spring, Rosemarie retired from what she called her “work home” for the past 21 years – St. Rose and St. Leo Catholic School. Her familiar voice –“Messmer Catholic Schools, how may I help you?” – was heard by thousands of parents who called the school.

Rose spent 25 years of service in the Catholic school system. She began her career at Holy Angels Parish, starting as the church office manager. She then transitioned to Holy Angels School before settling at St. Rose and St. Leo Catholic School.

Because of Rose’s long tenure at St. Rose and St. Leo Catholic School (formerly the “Catholic Urban Academies”), she had great knowledge of and was the best source for information about the history of the Catholic Urban Academies and St. Rose Catholic School.

Rose’s dedication to the students continued outside of the school office. During her time at Messmer, she was very involved with the Hibernians, she set up the secret Santa visit for the Kindergarten classes, and she facilitated support from organizations such as Nolan accounting. Rose was also very energetic about a variety of programs and activities at school and supported many school events behind the scenes.

At the end of every summer, Rose looked forward to welcoming students back to school. Over the years, she remained in contact with many graduates. Furthermore, many friends from the St. Rose neighborhood would often come back to see her. Rose was known around the St. Rose neighborhood for her generosity. She always cared for the children with a nurturing heart and a handful of chocolate treats.

Sadly, on June 27, 2014, Rose passed away. She was a wonderful woman that loved the students with all of her heart. She is already greatly missed, but she will continue to live on in the hearts of our students, faculty and staff.

Carol Johnson, High School Science Teacher, retired this year after educating the students of Messmer for eleven years. From the moment Carol Johnson completed her Masters

program in Molecular Biology from UW-Madison in 2003, she knew she wanted to work in an urban setting and set her sights on Messmer.

“When I first started at Messmer there were a number of people that made it feel like a real community where everyone is there to help each other. I quickly saw that it was a rewarding place to teach. It has challenges too, but challenges are everywhere.”

Carol enjoyed the chemistry and biology curriculum very much and strived to make them relevant to students’ everyday lives. “Having kids understand and become passionate about learning things like molecular biology is amazing,” says Johnson.

As head of the Messmer science department, Carol introduced and created the SMART team in 2006.

“When you look at the finished product after a year worth of research, it is shocking that these are high school kids. It is amazing that they can understand, design, and present the material at the Medical College of Wisconsin. It is extremely rewarding to watch students develop.”

In the days to come, Carol will take time for leisure but will likely be back to visit the chemistry class and her beloved students. Thank you, Carol,

for sharing your special gifts and working to help students achieve greatness.

In Memory –

Rosemarie M. Fuchs

FACULTY / STAFF

Gold medalists for grades 4-5: Akira O’Conner and Khaliah Jones of “The Book Bratz” team from St. Rose and St. Leo.

Gold medalists for grades 6-8: Amya Dorsey, Shauntia Carson, Anita Anderson of “The Geek Squad” from Messmer Prep.

Faculty retirement –

Carol Johnson

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1930sMildred Balistrieri (nee Backes) ’36 on November 14, 2013

Joseph Kastenholz ’36 on December 17, 2013

Eleanore Mashock (nee Bykowski) ’37 on January 11, 2014

Lucille Heinz (nee Jonen) ’38 on April 20, 2014

Walter Wichtoski ’38 on November 19, 2013

Dolores Olmstead (nee Hauf) ’39 on February 27, 2014

Agnes Pilichowski (nee Zakowski) ’39 on March 5, 2014

Marie K. Weber (nee Wamser) ’39 on February 15, 2014

1940s

Charlotte Kowalski (nee Conrad) ‘41 on November 19, 2013

June Stark (nee Guenther) ’41 on May 23, 2013

Dorothy Bodgan (nee Brill) ’42 on December 31, 2013

Patricia Reinartz (nee Berg) ’42 on November 14, 2013

Daniel Wahlen ’42 on March 14, 2014

Richard P. Berg ’43 on December 24, 2013

Richard Krauss ’43 on October 18, 2013

Arthur Zimmer ’43 on March 21, 2014

Barbara Ferwerda (nee Lenken) ’44 on April 22, 2014

Beverly Hundley (nee Greiten) ’44 on February 26, 2014

Sr. Barbara Ann Sarnowski ’44 on December 31, 2013

Dolores Burr (nee Andorfer) ’45 on October 16, 2013

Arlene Fenske (nee Bellamy) ‘45 on December 4, 2013

Marguerite Fridl (nee Hessberg) ’45 on June 8, 2013

Clarence Heger ’45 on May 5, 2014

Fr. Frederick Roensch ’45 on December 20, 2013

Mary Roob (nee Seng) ’45 on March 15, 2014

Robert Schuett ’45 on January 1, 2014

The Messmer Catholic Schools’ family extends condolences to those grieving the loss of a loved one.

MAY THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTEDREST IN PEACE.

Loretta Sommers (nee Albert) ’45 on December 24, 2013

Florence Neville (nee Puechner) ’46 on January 20, 2014

Bette Wiskow (nee Ralph) ’46 on February 1, 2013

Evelyn Castellano (nee Seilenbinder) ‘47 on December 1, 2013

Adalee Cornelius (nee Mueller) ’47 on April 23, 2014

Francis Crechard ’47 on October 18, 2013

Bennett Fetherston ’47 on January 17, 2014

Paul Glunz ’47 on November 13, 2013

Barbara Horak (nee Lustig) ’47 on December 20, 2013

Carol Jansen (nee Goll) ’47 on November 18, 2013

Rosemary Krieg (nee Marks) ’47 on April 18, 2014

Shirley Krueger (nee Steckling) ’47 on January 20, 2014

Mary Schwantes (nee Cornwall) ’47 on March 3, 2014

Phillip Busalacchi ’48 on December 14, 2013

Joseph Haim ’48 on May 6, 2014

Roland Kubbernus ’48 on November 1, 2013

Anne Marie Mortensen (nee Fichtner) ’48 on January 7, 2014

Joan Sauer (nee Dionne) ’48 on March 6, 2014

Walter Aspenleiter ’49 on November 17, 2013

John Bonpenser ’49 on March 13, 2014

Walter Glatzel ’49 on October 23, 2013

Elaine Huchmala (nee Martin) ’49 on October 18, 2013

James Neu ’49 on November 9, 2013

Alexander Tenaglia ’49 on March 16, 2014

1950s

Mary Jane Chojnacki (nee Klein) ’50 on December 17, 2013

Donald Grall ’50 on December 29, 2013

Mary Ann Kowaleski (nee Bucher) ’50 on January 12, 2014

Arlene Lawrie (nee Kultgen) ‘50 on November 29, 2013

Robert E. Schneider ’50 on July 20, 2013

Joan Stippich (nee Lehman) ’50 on January 22, 2014

LyAnne Thorman (nee Fleming) ’50 on November 8, 2013

Ervin Worzalla ’50 on March 9, 2014

Charlotte Flynn (nee Snyder) ’51 on April 27, 2014

Patricia Maurer (nee Murphy) ’51 on April 27, 2014

Joan Sheeran (nee Meitner) ’51 on April 30, 2014

Joan Zartner (nee Schaller) ’51 on November 25, 2013

Judith Carroll (nee Osterhaus) ’52 on December 14, 2013

Larry Detrie ’52 on February 26, 2014

Audrey Rynders (nee West) ’52 on March 10, 2014

Janis Seilenbinder (nee Miller) ’52 on January 14, 2014

Mary A. Beier (nee Rech) ’53 on October 5, 2013

Cletus Roshak ’53 on April 20, 2014

Robert Zusy ’53 on October 20, 2013

LaVerne Gebhard ’54 on May 4, 2014

Doug Setterlun ’55 on January 12, 2014

Richard J. Burg ’56 on March 9, 2014

Judith Collins (nee Firer) ’56 on April 12, 2014

Raymond Rolfson ’57 on November 6, 2013

Sharron Schaefer (nee Lisota) ‘57 on November 22, 2013

Margaret Wagner (nee Johnson) ’57 on August 10, 2013

Betty Even (nee Neuens) ’58 on March 12, 2014

Joan Schaab (nee Plamann) ’58 on March 18, 2014

Roger E. Schmidt ’58 on October 27, 2013

Thomas Garstecki ’59 on November 9, 2013

1960sGail Kaske (nee Hiller) ’60 on April 11, 2014

John Kinn ’61 on March 24, 2014

Donald Krueger ’61 on May 5, 2014

Theresa Leack (nee Waldbauer) ’61 on December 15, 2013

Arthur Maronek ’61 on June 21, 2013

Rudolph Bozic ’62 on January 27, 2014

Sandra Burskey (nee Woloszyk) ‘62 on December 3, 2013

Carol Korek (nee Drewek) ’62 on November 4, 2013

Joseph Plesh ’62 on November 3, 2013

Thomas Olenchek ’63 on April 13, 2014

Annette Petersen (nee Clements) ’64 on January 10, 2014

Donald Uecke ’64 on October 30, 2013

Diane Bellows ’65 on January 13, 2014

Barbara Thomas (nee Maszk) ’66 on October 12, 2013

Judith Morrissey (nee Schalewski) ’67 on December 10, 2013

1970sDolores Gundrum ’70 on December 14, 2013

Vicki Vieaux ’70 on April 25, 2014

William Carpenter ’71 on January 7, 2014

Jenifer Dewsenberry ’74 on October 12, 2013

1980sCharles Rosalez ’81 on November 5, 2013

Michael Greco ‘82 on December 4, 2013

Timothy Lyons ’83 on January 29, 2014

IN MEMORIAM

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FAITH

PLANNED GIVING LEAVING A LEGACY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION.

• Giving donors an opportunity to give a larger gift than thought possible• Helping donors plan for the financial needs of a spouse or a loved one• Increasing donors’ current income• Assisting in providing inheritances for heirs at a reduced tax cost• Reducing donors’ income tax and/or avoid capital gains tax• Allowing donors to diversify investment portfolios• Assisting donors in the planning of the transfer of their businesses• Creating a meaningful way for donors to leave a charitable legacy for future generations

EIGHT ATTRACTIVE OPTIONS FOR PLANNED GIFTS WITH BENEFITS FOR THE DONOR:

Throughout the years, there have been many saints recognized for their charitable works. Saint Marianne of Moloka’i is one of the most influential saints in the Hawaiian Islands. After immigrating to New York from Germany as a child, she attended her parish school until eighth grade. It was then that her father became unable to work, and she went to work in a textile factory to support her family. Around the time that her younger siblings were able to support themselves, Marianne began the pursuit of Catholic service and received the religious habit of the Franciscan Sisters.

ST. MARIANNE COPE

THANK YOUWe extend a heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to the success of Messmer’s 13th annual Capitol Drive Golf Classic. This outing helps support Messmer’s athletic programs. Thank you to all of the sponsors and donors for their generous contributions, to all of the volunteers for their sacrifices of time and energy, and to all of the golfers for their participation. See you next year!

In 1870, Sister Marianne began a series of roles that would prepare her for the mission field. She became the Principal at a school for German-speaking immigrants. As a member of the governing council of her congregation, she facilitated the founding of the first two Catholic hospitals in central New York. These two hospitals were dedicated to the care of all people, no matter their race, color or creed. Sister Marianne then governed St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse and was the hospital administrator during the partnership with Syracuse University and the College of Medicine.

It was in 1883, now named Mother Marianne, that she received a letter that would change her life. The letter came from King Kalākaua in Hawaii, pleading for aid in caring for islanders suffering from leprosy. After being turned down by more than 50 congregations, King Kalākaua was relieved to read this message from Mother Marianne:

“I am hungry for the work and I wish with all my heart to be one of the Chosen Ones, whose privilege it will be, to sacrifice themselves for the salvation of the souls of the poor islanders... I am not afraid of any disease, hence it would be my greatest delight even to minister to the abandoned lepers.”

With six of her fellow Sisters joining under Mother Marianne’s leadership, the team was able to manage a receiving station for diseased patients from all over the islands. The worst cases were shipped to Moloka’i for confinement. The U.S. government was so pleased with the Sisters’ work that Marianne was given full charge over the hospital. In addition to patient care, the Sisters also opened a home for the daughters of the leprosy patients.

Mother Marianne Cope led a full and heroic life: always serving, always caring, and always leading with virtue, kindness, and a smile. In all her years of service, Mother Marianne never contracted the disease, which may be a miracle in itself.

Saint Marianne Cope died on August 9, 1918. She was beatified in 2005 and canonized seven years later by Pope Benedict XVI. Her feast day is January 23rd.

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PAIDMILWAUKEE, WI

PERMIT NO. 4764

AUGUST

19 First Day of Classes

CALENDAR OF EVENTSAUG

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT MANY OF THESE EVENTS.

SEPTEMBER1 Labor Day

22 Homecoming Week

26 Homecoming Football Game

26-27 Reunion Weekend

OCTOBER

19 Open House at MHS

27 Portraits in Leadership Dinner