Annual Report 2015

Renovation Update

Science, technology, engineer-

ing, arts and math have become

an area of intense focus at Seton

Catholic High School for the

last two years. A tremendous

effort has been put forth to

secure resources needed to

invest in the facilities

to ensure an environ-

ment appropriate for

learning in these

STEAM areas.

The initial phase

adapted the former

library space to be-

come the permanent

band and choir room.

A drop ceiling was

installed, and sound

panels were hung to

improve the acoustics

in the room. Shelves

were reconfigured to

accommodate musical

instrument storage, and ergo-

nomic chairs were purchased to

support proper posture for

musicians. And finally after

nine years in a makeshift

classroom, the music program

had a permanent home.

The next phase of the STEAM

renovation project was much

more involved. Before the high

school opened years ago, the

plans called for two science labs

and two classrooms on the east

side of the upper floor in the

area that had been used as a

gymnasium and assembly hall

in the former St. Andrew’s

School. A corridor was

constructed down the center of

the former gym and stage area,

and the space was

divided with one

classroom and one

lab on each side

of the hallway.

After a year’s worth

of construction, in-

cluding the addition

of wiring, plumb-

ing, heating, cool-

ing and ventilation,

we now have two

beautiful new lab

spaces. The labs

each have a ventila-

tion hood, lab sinks

and an interactive

projector all combining to en-

hance the students’ “hands on”

experience in the study of sciences.

(Continued on page 5)

Seniors Marshal Bane, Jacob Stamm, Chris Easley, Jack Brenneke and Cliff

Dickman are pictured celebrating the first day in the new chemistry lab.

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Upcoming Events

11/2-17 Canned Food Drive

All donations welcome—bring canned food

to any Seton campus

11/13 High School Girls’ Basketball Season Opener

@ Chuck Mosey Memorial Gymnasium

11/17 JH Boys’ Basketball Season Opener

@ Muncie Burris

11/27 High School Boys’ Basketball Season Opener

@ Chuck Mosey Memorial Gymnasium

12/1 JH Girls’ Basketball Season Opener

@ Chuck Mosey Memorial Gymnasium

12/17 Winter Band Concert in St. Andrew’s Church

The Cardinal Points is a publication of Seton Catholic Schools. Editors Rick Ruhl Principal Kim Becker Principal Natalie Blakely Communications Co-Chair Linda Westjohn Communications Co-Chair Design & Layout Marilyn Dolesh School Board Members John Kelley Chairperson Marty Van Der Burgt Vice Chairperson and Committee on Directors Father Kevin Morris Pastor Nick Wetzel Kara Hamilton Maria Haber Kyle King Justin Burkhardt Tom Seal Joe Clemente Gabriela Villalpando Jim Mackey Rick Ruhl Kim Becker Craig Lichtenberger Finance Chairperson Jackie Teng Secretary

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Pictured above: 2014-15 Volleyball Sectional Champs. Pictured below from left to right: Jacob Stamm (2014-15 sectional champ), Becca Catey and Leann Brenneke (historic gymnamstic season), and Jenna Barker (semi-state qualifier).

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Alumni Corner

For graduates Stephanie (Dargie)

and Stevie Hornak the Chuck Mosey

Memorial Gymnasium will always

be more than the home of a great

volleyball match, basketball game or

PE class. The two graduated in

2009 and 2010, respectively, having

met during their junior high years

through mutual friends, and were

married in the summer of

2014. The intimate, often

crowded, gym of Seton Cath-

olic High was also the home

of their wedding reception.

Stephanie and Stevie both

credit their relationship with

God, their faith life and their

career endeavors not just to

their families, but also the

education they received at

Seton Catholic Schools.

“What I got from Seton was

more than an education. I

got to live out and learn

about the Catholic faith.

I got to participate in Branch

Out Day and plan and organ-

ize fundraisers and food

drives for local nonprofits.

I was required to do service

hours, which at the time I

definitely complained about, but

I definitely learned a lot from those

experiences,” says Stephanie.

Stevie added, “Seton has been the

center and foundation of my educa-

tion. All the way from kindergar-

ten to graduating high school, I

learned that education came second

to having a strong relationship with

God. I was taught early on to treat

others as I would want to be treated

and that mindset has stuck with me

throughout my life.”

Another thing that has stuck with

both of them is their love of

science! After graduation, Stevie

enrolled at Earlham College and

graduated with college and depart-

mental honors in biochemistry in

2014. After working a full year

at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis as a

biochemist, Stevie enrolled in

Earlham’s MAT graduate program

in education. This school year,

Stevie is student teaching second-

ary biology and chemistry at Tri

High. “Seton gave me the oppor-

tunity to coach high school baseball

which was the spark to wanting to

be a teacher,” said Stevie.

Stephanie graduated from Indiana

University East in 2013 majoring in

secondary science education

and minoring in biology. Currently

she teaches 8th grade science at

Centerville Junior High, and coach-

es the 8th grade volleyball

team there. On her inspira-

tion, Stephanie said, “I had

some great teachers at Seton

who inspired me to also

become a teacher.”

The Hornaks agree that there

was never a time in college

that they felt unprepared

thanks to the education they

received at Seton Catholic

High School. Stevie shared,

“SCHS prepared me not

only academically, but more

importantly instilled the

character strength of perse-

verance. This was achieved

through the rigorous aca-

demics and also the oppor-

tunity to be a three sport

athlete, which would not

have been possible at a larger

school. At Seton I learned the

study skills and habits that made

me successful in my college

endeavors. The competitive atmos-

phere and high expectations from

the teachers always challenged me

to strive for more than just the bare

minimum.”

Alumni Stephanie (Dargie) and Stevie Hornak tie the knot

and celebrate at their alma mater.

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Each year our Seton Catholic

Elementary school grows stronger

and stronger! That growth is due to

YOU! Parents, grandparents, guard-

ians, parishioners, and alumni –

all give so, so much to our school.

I become overwhelmed with all of

your participation of time, talent,

and treasure for our children.

You have always given generously

to our school fundraisers, the annual

Walk-a-thon and the Cardinal 5K

Run. Both events help us provide

big ticket items for our students,

such as new play equipment or new

technology pieces.

You have given generously to the

Annual Fund which generates extra

dollars for school projects and field

experiences that tuition dollars do

not cover.

You have donated tremendous

amounts of items for our school. We

have received medical supplies,

uniform clothing, books, computer

supplies, recess games to name a few.

Many, many of you participate in the

SCRIP program to buy gas, groceries,

and other necessities. Those dollars

add to our instructional program also.

You help us financially by turning in

“Box Tops for Education” or by sign-

ing up for Kroger, Marsh or Meijer

credit card points. Again, those dol-

lars help us with extra projects.

And so many of you give time,

which is precious to us. So many

attend camps or field trips as chaper-

ones. Many help us monitor lunch or

recesses. Many read to our children

or help them edit writing pieces.

Many give time to the Athletic

Boosters or as coaches for elemen-

tary sports. Many help our parent

organization, Home & School,

with interesting student projects.

The help and the relationship

building is invaluable.

Most recently, scores of you took up

the challenge to raise funds for the

Seton Catholic High School STEAM

project, renovating the school’s

top floor. Indirectly, that affects our

elementary students too. The young-

er children learned about the addition

of the new band room, new science

labs, and new classrooms. In fact,

they helped pray for the renovation

completion daily. Then the younger

students toured the renovation that

you helped complete. They know

the time, dollars, and care it took to

finish – and someday in their future,

those students will learn in that

environment!

Thank you so much for the energy

you put forth for our elementary

students! We cannot possibly have

a quality program without your

assistance of time, talent, and

treasure. We are blessed by you,

most definitely. We hope to use

your gifts to further our Catholic

education – all for the glory of God!

God bless,

Kim Becker

Principal, Seton Elementary

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Dear Seton Family,

On behalf of the current and future

students at Seton Catholic High

School, I would like to thank you

for your overwhelming generosity.

As you know, we have spent the

past two years engaged in a

concerted effort to raise sufficient

funds to completely transform the

top floor of the high school. Your

response to our invitation to give of

your treasure has simply been

amazing. Thanks to you, we raised

nearly $290,000 for the renovation

project! I stand in awe of your

support and want to convey my

sincerest appreciation.

We are blessed, indeed. A wide

array of skilled professional

contractors and caring parishioners

has committed their time and talent

to make this project a reality.

Thanks to their skilled hands and

attention to detail, the finished

product will be truly impressive.

The new, well-appointed band/

music room is a big hit with our

students. Two brand new science

labs opened this fall, and two

additional classrooms are quickly

taking shape. Once completed, the-

se new spaces will greatly enhance

the teaching-learning process in

the critical areas of Science,

Technology, Engineering, the Arts,

and Mathematics (STEAM).

The mission of our school is to

move our students to grow in their

spirituality. It is our work to create

a time and a place to nurture

respect in the students for them-

selves and others. I am sure you

would agree that integrating the

spiritual with the intellectual is

what Catholic education does best.

This year, the success stories of

Seton Catholic High School are

really taking root, including

the challenging curriculum, com-

mitment to long-range strategic

planning, and the partnership be-

tween students, teachers and par-

ents. SCHS has a wonderful story

to tell, and I appreciate you taking

a leadership role in helping us

continue to spread the good news.

Those who have passed through

our doors have made our past.

They, and you, will also ensure

our future. Thank you again for

investing in our school and in the

students we serve. I appreciate

your belief in Seton Catholic

High School.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Rick J. Ruhl

Principal, SCHS

The third phase of the renovation is

currently underway. The space at the

far East end of the upper floor that had

once been a stage is gradually emerg-

ing as a new art classroom, and a tech-

nology classroom. The art class had

met in this area in prior years, but lack

of storage, insufficient lighting and

climate control that wasn’t up to the

task, made the setting less than ideal.

The newly renovated classrooms will

each be outfitted with amenities partic-

ular to the subject being taught. Each

of the rooms will have much needed

storage added. The art room will have

a sink for cleaning up after art projects,

and the technology classroom will

have a secure area for the more valua-

ble components needed for Seton

Catholic’s 1-to-1 technology program.

These improvements are evidence of

Seton Catholic’s commitment to

growth. Striving to enhance the edu-

cational experience for our students

is a priority. These improvements are

also evidence of the tremendous

community support for Seton Catho-

lic. Without lab equipment from

Earlham College, construction mate-

rials from Thor Construction, labor

donated by many good stewards, and

the generous financial support

offered by so many in the communi-

ty, this project would not have been

accomplished. And prayer. Many

thanks for the prayers that have been

offered by students, teachers, parents,

parishioners, and all others in the

community. Without prayer, none of

this would have been possible.

Renovation Update (Continued from page 1)

WORDS FROM OUR SCS’ PRINCIPALS

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SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ DONOR ROLL 2014-15

Pastor’s Circle ($5,000-above)

Anonymous

Dr. Joseph and Jules Clemente

Dr. Howard and Suzanne Deitsch

John and Cathy Kutter

George and Janie Mosey

Dr. Tina and Dan Reichley

Dr. Eric J and Diane Schmidt

Estate of Lucille Schroeder

Marty and Beth Van Der Burgt

Principal’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999)

Irene Clevenger

Angie and Dan Dickman

Dr. David and Cheryl Jetmore

Dr. James and Carole Prawat

Cardinal Club ($1,000-$2,499)

Wendy & John Albright

Anonymous

Anonymous

Dr. Brad and MaryAnn Barrett

Kim and Chris Becker

John and Sandra Dehner

Paul and Romaine Delucio

Tom and Joy Holthouse

Cheryl and Tom Kitchin

Jo Ann Kitchin

Christopher and Kathy Knight

Catherine Marsteller

William and Marcia Pendley

Peggy and David Rokosz

Stewart Roll

Rick and Karen Ruhl

Craig and Lianne Warner

Red Club ($500-$999)

Francis and Emilie Bruce

Arthur and Marsha Clark

Robert and Rhonda Dickman

Joe Fuller

Steven and Cathy Funkhouser

Camille Gatzek

Kara and Jeremy Hamilton

Thomas and Mary Heyob

Tim and Nancy Kitchin

James and Evelyn Miller

Brian and Kim Moore

Phillip and Bertha Morgan

Zola Maxine Mosey Trust

Peggy Nicholson

Vince Punzo

William and Valeta Ritz

Margaret and Ambrose Svarczkopf

Brad and Kelly VanVleet

Linda and Bennett Westjohn

Wetzel Family Auto Cruise

Blue Club ($100-$499)

Marcia and Michael Anderson

Anonymous

Anonymous

Vivian Battista

Jennifer Beach

Donald and Mary Becker

Natalie and Jeff Blakely

John Brzuzy

Justin Burkhardt

Erwin and Shirley Burkhardt

Gary Bushey/Bushey’s Pig Pickins

Mary and Michael Catey

David and Megan Certo

Robert and Marianne Clark

Delia Clark

Jeff and Shelly Culbertson

Janice Dargie

Mike and Corinne Deibel

Dr. Andrew and Lis Deitsch

Ron Demao

Cliff Dickman

Cliff and Martha Dickman

Phil and Millie Dickman

Marilyn and Bill Dolesh

Anita and Bradley Dwenger

Greg Easley

Tim and Vicki Elstro

Daniel Fredricks

Marcia French

Patricia French

Patricia Friedman

Martha Gerstle

Diana and Richard Gianfagna

Barb Gohn

Angi and Tobey Harvey

Linda Hays

Hilda Dickman Herold

Ron and Regina Holthouse

Sally Hutton

William and Julia Johnson

Florence Kelley

John and Bonnie Kelley

Joseph Kelley

Bonnie and James Kinsey

Stephanie and Greg Kitchin

KJ3 Enterprises

Kristy and Brian Klaine

Gary and Cheryl Kleer

Knights of Columbus

Mike and Melanie Kraemer

Margaret Lahmann

Larry and Bonnie Lahrman

Luella Lanman

Agnes and Myron Lawler

Mary and Curt Leverton

Mark Libert

Mary Lynn Lineback

Mary Manchir

Ed and Jennifer Martin

Terri and Patrick Masters

Lana Mathews

Tamara and Gary Mathews

Jennifer and Steve Maurer

Patricia Mayer

Jim and Beth Meeks

Cindy and Tony Mendenhall

Jennifer Menke

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Judith Metzger

Tony and Elaine Michael

Geraldine and Harold Mitchell

Emily and Patrick Murray

Dale and Barbara Norris

Brandi Lee and Michael Pamplin

Mary Parker

Logan Patterson

Corrine Pentecost

Leroy and Ann Phyillaier

Imelda Ramsey

Jessica Raposo

Jack and Brenda Reynolds

Frank and Joyce Roberts

Annette and Gary Rodefeld

Tom and Nancy Rodeghero

Thomas and Susan Rohe

Joan and Don Rygelski

Alice Saul

Kathy Schmidt

Dan and Kathy Senese

Paula Snipe

Thomas and Marcia Stiens

Donna Stier

Elizabeth Swinney

Elaine Tiernan

Tony's Car Sales

Craig and Heather Towns

Eric and Loretta Tuegel

Brad and Kelly VanVleet

Janet Vosmeier

Thomas Wagner

Alicia Westjohn

John and Diane Williams

Luby Williamsons

Stella and Joseph Witte

Robert and Janice Wiwi

Jack and Rita Wright

Ronald and Carolyn Yelland

Friend of Seton (up to $99)

Mariann and Mike Allen

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Todd and Jane Barker

Joan Barth

Mathieu Blakely

Karen Bradburn

Travis Brim

James and Mary Brinker

David and Ruth Brown

Rosemarie Burroughs

Farrah and Michael Caskey

Kimberly and James Chaplin

Mary Margaret Chenault-Johnson

Benjamin and Crispina Clemente

Walter and Diane Cloud

Cathy and John Cochran

James Cost

Jeffrey and Shelly Culbertson

Sandra Dee and Jason Cummings

Betty Davis

Michael and Erica DeIulio

Duany and Ommil De La Cruz

Joseph Dolehanty

Joseph and Mary Jane Dolehanty

Adam Dolesh

Clay Dolesh

Tyler Dolesh

Kim and David Dorsten

Nelson and Jeanne Duphiney

Susan Elstro

James and Patricia Fisher

Catherine Fussner

Chuck Gilbert

Jennifer Green

Mary and Jesse Griffin

Amy and Stephen Hayes

Marcia Holliday

Susan and Randy Hollingsworth

Dan Jennings

Dee Johnson

Jeanne Kelly

Jim Knight

Angie Leitner

Jennifer and David Lindley

Timothy and Holly Love

Charles and Elizabeth Maddox

David and Jolene Marsee

Villalpando-Sanchez Family

Carl and Ann Melle

Robert and Ruth Nocton

Angie and Ted Parker

Patricia Patton

Maria Pipenger

Sandra Ryan

Rebecca Scheele

Jackie and Dennis Schlicht

Terri and Charles Schroeder

William and Margaret Selkirk

Seton Elementary Students

Nancy Sharp

Ron and Kathy Sheehy

Ida Shields

St. Mary's Auxiliary

Andrea Stanley

William and Marquerite Stephens

Elizabeth Stracener

Michael and Amanda Thomas

Janet Thomas

Trent Tremain

Erin Tuegel

Howard and Edna Turner

William and Audrey Werle

Kyle Westjohn

Lucas Westjohn

Brad and Mary Whited

Shirley Wise

Jacqueline Wiwi

Diane Wolf

Patricia Wright

Blue Club Continued

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OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO

OUR SETON SPONSORS!

Thank you to the individual and business sponsors below, who have

financially supported our fundraising events (Athletic, Cardinal Classic,

Flying 5K, Cardinal Spectacular and Grant-A-Wish) throughout

the 2014-15 school year!

Allpest Exterminating

B & F Plastics

John and Vivian Bartkus

Becker Family

Birck’s Industrial Supply

Steven Bobula

Brown Appraisal Service

BSN Sports

David and Debbie Coleman

Stephanie Coleman

DeeDee Cummings

Dargie Repair Service Inc.

Howard Deitsch

Lis Deitsch

Doan & Mills Funeral Home

Tim Elstro

Terri Ferriell

Stephen Giannini

First Bank Richhmond

Tanya Forrest

Gilliam & Zetzl, Inc.

Haager’s Auto & Truck Service

Kara Hamilton

C. M. Hanneman, DDS

Drs. Steve and Angie Hornak

Jiffy Lube & Kyle’s Automotive

JM Hutton

Kitchin Family

Steph Kitchin

Chris Knight

Mark Libert

Liberty Medicenter Pharmacy

Tim & Holly Love

McDonald’s—Hamilton Family

Jill McGinty

Tony Mendenhall

Michael Murphy Insurance

Mike Miller State Farm Insurance

Virginia Meyer

Jim Miller

Brian Moore, DDS

Kim Moore

Mosey Manufacturing

Ray Ontko

Paint the Towne

Prograde

Real Estate Resources, Inc.

Tina Reichley

Reid Hospital

Richmond Baking Company

Rick and Karen Ruhl

Todd Riebe

Karen Ruhl

Schmidt Family

William and Marguerite Stephens

Studebaker Buick-GMC

Elaine Teirnan and John Wagner

Tom Raper RVs

Transilwrap Manufacturing

Kelly VanVleet

VanVleet Insurance

Lianne Warner

Wetzel Family Auto Cruise

John and Diane Williams

Cat Witte

Kim Wright

Here’s Why “They” Do It...

“We support Seton for a number of

reasons. Seton provides a high

quality education that challenges

our kids and requires them to think

and be creative, in addition to

providing a positive and safe learn-

ing environment where prayer is

always welcomed and encouraged.

Our kids enjoy Seton Catholic and

do not want to go anywhere else!”

~ Jim & Beth Meeks

“We are proud to financially

support Seton Catholic Schools

because the rewards the teachers,

educational personnel, administra-

tion and volunteers provide for

our children are abundant.

The rewards received by the

students spiritually, academically,

and socially greatly surpass

our contributions.”

~ Brian & Kim Moore

“KJ3 Enterprises Inc. is proud to

support Seton Catholic Schools.

Their respectful students, devoted

staff members, and dedicated

families work tirelessly to bring

enriching activities and events

to our community.”

~ Mrs. Kara Hamilton,

Vice President

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Seton Catholic Schools: Budget 2014-15

Seton Catholic Elementary

Seton Catholic Junior High/High School

$829,155 $285,553 $219,008

$1,029,756

$53,316

$197,607

$0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000

Expense

Revenue

salary benefits operations tuition subsidy other

$585,266 $172,278 $81,733

$637,788 $121,677

$59,198

$0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000

Expense

Revenue

salary benefits operations tuition subsidy other

Seton Catholic Schools are very

blessed to have committed families,

parishioners and community mem-

bers who are willing to share their

time, talent and treasure with us.

Through generous annual fund do-

nors, SCRIP proceeds, and memori-

al gifts, we are able to bridge the gap

between tuition and expenses.

As you see in the bar graphs below,

tuition alone does not cover all the

expenses of Seton Catholic Schools.

By reviewing the breakdowns it is

easy to see that tuition barely ac-

counts for salary and benefits of our

faculty and staff, not even touching

the remaining financial needs.

Without your prayers and support,

we would be unable to continue the

ministry that is Seton Catholic

Schools. Thank you for your contin-

ual support of our schools.

Do not neglect to do good and

to share what you have, for such

sacrifices are pleasing to God.

~ Hebrews 13:16

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PRIMARY SCHOOL

700 NORTH “A” STREET

RICHMOND, IN 47374

(765) 962-5010

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

801 WEST MAIN STREET

RICHMOND, IN 47374

(765) 962-4877

JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL

233 S. 5TH STREET

RICHMOND, IN 47374

(765) 965-6956

SETONSCHOOLS.ORG

To:

WITH GREAT

THANKS FOR OUR

MEMORIAL GIFTS!

During the past year our schools

have been blessed by the generosity

of those who have gone before us

and their loved ones. Our heartfelt

thanks to all who remembered Seton

in a very special way.

Carl Turner

Dorothy Dare

David Leon Gohn

Howard “Jack” Elstro

Marjorie A. Sell

Rita Rohe

Mary Krutel

Sandy Cook

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