Fall 2014 - University of Saint Mary

CARING FOR
OUR MISSION
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN 2016
USM
INSIDE: HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
Sr. Diane Steele, SCL, Ph.D., C’83
PROVOST & VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Bryan Le Beau, Ph.D.
INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Michael Chrissie
VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT
Karolyn Dreiling, MPA
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMISSIONS & MARKETING
John Shultz, MBA
SISTERS OF CHARITY OF LEAVENWORTH
CORPORATION MEMBERS
Sr. Maureen Hall, SCL, C’70, Community Director
Sr. Nancy Bauman, SCL, C’70
Sr. Eileen Haynes, SCL, C’77
Sr. Eileen Hurley, SCL, C’71
Sr. Jean Anne Panisko, SCL, C’69
Sr. Peg Johnson, SCL, C’71
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
John Baker
Edward Barker
Sr. Nancy Bauman, SCL, C’70
Kenneth Blum
Irene Caudillo
Joseph Contrucci, C’94
Rolly Dessert
Col. (Ret.) Stanley Evans
Kathleen Fogarty
Ken Gilpin
Sr. Maureen Hall, SCL, C’70
John Kornitizer
Alan Lankford
Sandra Mortensen
John Murphy
Cathy Newton, C’70
Sr. Jean Anne Panisko, SCL, C’69
Michelle Piranio, C’81
Edward Spalty
John Starr
Fredrick Tromans (Chair)
Sr. Diane Steele, SCL, Ph.D., C’83 (President)
*Mary Alice Bramming, C’65
*Ken Karr
*Trustee Emeritus
STMARY.EDU
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Greetings, Friends and Alums.
If you recall, we made the strategic decision to
focus on our liberal arts and health care education
programs in 2006. With eight years behind us, we
continue to build on this decision and strengthen
our academics.
Our Health Information Management (HIM) degree
is up and running on campus and this year, HIM
students can complete online coursework. We offer
traditional four-year and accelerated nursing degrees, RN-to-BSN, and a master’s
in nursing. Also, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is at capacity, and
the Physician Assistant (PA) program is under construction and set to matriculate
its first class in 2016. All these offerings are supported by a top-notch natural
science program, which continues to send students to medical school, veterinary
school, and on to graduate research.
We have transformed Berchmans Hall from a cozy residence hall to a state-of-theart health science facility. The building’s ground floor and first floor house the
physical therapy program; the second and third floors are home to the nursing
program; and the fourth floor will house the PA program.
During this same time, we have strengthened our liberal arts programs. We have
reinstated the music degree, built a dedicated graphic arts lab, expanded the
history faculty, and rebuilt the First Year Experience—focusing on a successful
transition from the academics of high school to college.
With your unfailing dedication and loyalty, Saint Mary is positioning itself for a
bright future.
Blessings to you,
Sister Diane Steele, SCL, Ph.D., C’83
MISSION STATEMENT
The University of Saint Mary educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize
their God-given potential and prepares them for value-centered lives and careers
that contribute to the well being of our global society. We value: community,
respect, justice, and excellence.
The Aspire is published for the friends and alumni of the University of Saint Mary in the
spring, summer, and winter, including the Honor Roll of Donors, and online editions by the Office
of Marketing, 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048, 913-758-6104. Please send all
alumni news items, such as a marriage, birth, death, new job, promotion, award, additional
degree, etc., to the attention of: Alumni Relations, 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS
66048, 913-758-6126 or alumni@stmary.edu. Please remember to include your class year,
address, and phone number.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ALUMNI CORNER
- Farewell to a Friend
- Class Notes
- USM Alum Heads Football Team
- In Memoriam
- IRA Rollover
- Alumni Chapter News
- Calendar of Events
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- New Sport for USM
- 2014 Fall Sports Schedule
CARING FOR OUR MISSION
CLASS CODES:
J - Junior College
A - Academy
C - College
U - University
M - Master’s Degree
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Fall 2014
A Saint Mary
Story
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FOREVER FRIENDS
Eloise, C’49, and Tom Kipp
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rom the halls of Berchmans to shared meals in the caf*, Saint Mary lives, learns, and
grows as a community. A community is only as strong as its people—and USM has
been blessed with alums, students, and friends dedicated to keeping the spirit of the
mission alive.
Eloise Kipp, C’49, of Baldwin City, Kan., is a living example of a Saint Marian forever
dedicated to the university community and its mission.
For 65 years, Kipp has been meeting with a group of Kansas City alums once a month for
fellowship. They’ve shared thousands of laughs, watched babies grow into happy parents,
offered advice and words of wisdom, and provided a constant support over the years. The
group’s dynamics have changed over time, and they’ve moved from sewing, to playing
bridge, to having lunch—but their special bond is forever.
Kipp even stays in touch with her freshman-year roommate, Sister Mary Francine Stubbs.
“She’s wonderful,” said Kipp. “We still talk on the phone—actually, we got to sit down and
talk for an hour at this year’s reunion.”
Reunions are a priority for Kipp. She’s only missed two or three over the years—and her
husband of 63 years, Tom, has made it to just as many. “My classmates joke that he’s an
honorary alum,” said Kipp. “He just loves Saint Mary.”
When asked about her greatest memory of her time in Leavenworth, without any hesitation,
she said, “Friends—I made so many lasting friendships, and I still have those friends today.”
As affectionately as Kipp speaks about her friendships, Saint Mary is forever grateful for her
nearly seven decades of unwavering loyalty and commitment to the university and its values.
*Students refer to Saint Joseph Dining Hall as the “caf.”
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Tell Us Your Saint Mary Story
From success stories to tales of lives well lived to memorable trivia—we’re always looking
for a new Saint Mary alum spotlight. Send your stories or memories to
alumni@stmary.edu with “A Saint Mary Story” as the subject line.
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SAYING GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
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John Baker
1938 - 2014
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aint Mary wasn’t John Baker’s alma mater—it was
actually his wife’s (Mary Loretta “Letty” Baker, C’62),
but he certainly served Saint Mary as if it was his own,
eagerly championing the university and sitting on its
USM Board of Trustees for three years.
Osborne was a starter for the Spires from 2003-2006. “I have always
felt blessed by the opportunity that USM gave me to play college
football,” Osborne said. “As I built relationships on campus and identified
mentors, I began to create a network and experiences that encouraged
me to pursue my dream of becoming a football coach.”
“John was always interested in the details, as most accountants
are,” said friend and co-board member, Bill Trenkle. “He devoted
a lot of time to the school his wife loved, and the board and the
school’s finances were in good hands with John.”
“
He was a kind man of deep integrity.
He could ask the hard questions, but
was always gentle and respectful.”
— USM President Sister Diane Steele
He served as the president of Troupe Kehoe Whitaker & Kent and
as a board member and treasurer of the Gladstone Area Chamber
of Commerce.
Baker actively gave of his time to the Catholic parish of St. Charles
Borromeo (Kansas City, Mo.) as a Eucharistic minister, sacristan,
and a member of their finance team. He also sat on the board for
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he University of Saint Mary has named Jay Osborne, U’05,
as interim head coach of the Spires Football Team. Osborne’s
appointment follows the departure of Head Football Coach
Lance Hinson.
Osborne, previously the program’s offensive coordinator, joined the
coaching staff in 2010. He was the architect of the Spires’ prolific
offensive attack the past several seasons, and he boasts college, high
school, and professional coaching experience on his résumé.
Baker, an outstanding CPA and a great friend to USM, passed
away Aug. 7 at the age of 76 while vacationing with his family.
He will be dearly missed.
The Kansas City area native’s accounting expertise played a critical
role in steering USM’s growth and planning for the future.
SAINT MARY ALUM HEADS FOOTBALL TEAM
Letty, C’62, and John Baker at SpireFest 2012
the Northland Partnership—a program providing temporary housing for
homeless families with children—and volunteered with the Sierra Club,
Ursuline Sister of Paola, and the Center City Schools Fund of the
KCMO Diocese.
Baker was remembered on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at St. Charles
Borromeo Parish Church. He leaves behind his wife, Letty, of 46 years,
their three children (John and Cristy Baker, Carey and Pat Lison, and Jim
and Tiffany Baker), and six grandchildren.
“He was a kind man of deep integrity,” said USM President Sr. Diane
Steele, C’83. “He could ask the hard questions, but was always gentle
and respectful.”
Baker will be undoubtedly be missed by all, but never forgotten at
Saint Mary.
“USM helped to springboard me into the next chapter of my life and
helped to build my confidence and conviction for the road ahead. As I
left USM to pursue the next opportunity in football, I hoped to return
to my alma mater so that I could give back just a portion of what was
given to me,” said Osborne.
In addition to his USM football career, Osborne thanks his professors
and mentors. “There are four people on campus that have known
me for over a decade,” he said. “I look up to all of them and know
that their teachings have greatly shaped my passion for life. They are
Sister Madonna Fink, (C’54), Dr. Nancy King, Carlton Philpot, and Dave
Reynolds. My time in the classroom with the latter three was a
great experience.”
USM’s Athletic Director Rob Miller is hopeful for the team’s future under
Osborne. “We’re very confident that our football program is in great
hands with Jay,” he said. “He’s a great recruiter. He’s been involved in
every aspect of the team, and we’re excited that he’ll be leading the
team. We expect big things out of Spire Football going forward.”
USM Interim head coach, Jay Osborne, U’05
Coach Osborne also added, “We intend to finish in the top echelon of the
KCAC [Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference] and make a real impact in
the NAIA [National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]. USM football
also has a proud tradition of creating academic All-Americans, and we
plan on continuing to grow in that distinction while competing for a
conference title.”
In addition to athletic success, Osborne plans to focus on his team’s
growth in character and service. “I am looking for every one of the Spires
to put their greatest effort forward in the classroom and on the field. At
the end of the season, we will not be judged by a number, but rather
on selfless acts, passion for our school, ambition to succeed, relentless
pursuit of our tasks, and courage during competition.”
The Spires opened the season at home against Oklahoma Baptist
University on Sept. 6. This year, Homecoming is Saturday, Oct. 11—
tailgate cookout starts at 11 a.m. with kickoff at 1:30 p.m.
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IRA ROLLOVER
NEW SPORT FOR USM
2014 FALL SPORTS CALENDAR
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WOMEN’S SOCCER
From the desk of Jane Ellen
he IRA Rollover opportunity that Congress approved over the last
seven years has sparked questions.
You might be wondering: Was 2013 the final year, or will it
be approved again?
As of July 1, Congress has not approved the IRA Rollover. However, I’m
watching this closely and will reach out to any of you who were 70 ½
years old as of June 30, 2014.
The House Ways & Means Committee approved legislation that would
provide a retroactive and permanent extension of the current IRA
Charitable Rollover. Since 2006, Congress extended the Rollover three
times (though the current provision expired at the end of 2013). The
Permanent IRA Charitable Contribution Act of 2014 (H.R. 4619) would
end any uncertainty around the temporary provision, and make the
Rollover a permanent part of the tax code—once and for all.
You might be wondering: What in the world in Jane Ellen
talking about?
Here is a reminder for those of you who have IRAs and are at least
70 ½ years old, a special opportunity under federal tax legislation
allowed you to direct your IRA minimum required distribution (MRD) and
up to $100,000 to charity. Why would anyone do this? To help Saint
Mary while saving a few tax dollars. If you do not depend upon your
MRD, you can direct your MRD to charity—avoiding ordinary income tax
on those dollars. It’s a win for you and for Saint Mary.
If you have any questions on this issue or on planned giving, please
contact me. I’m happy to help.
Jane Ellen Liebert, C’97
Alumni & Planned Giving Officer
Phone
913-758-6126
Email
Jane.Liebert@stmary.edu
Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse
SM is proud to announce Matt Kimsey will spearhead our new
men’s and women’s club-level lacrosse teams.
Before coming to USM, Coach Kimsey spent four years coaching
with the Blue Valley West Jaguars in Overland Park, Kan., where he
was awarded the 2011 U.S. Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year for
the Lacrosse Association of Kansas City (LAKC) schools. Coach Kimsey
posted a 35-11 record, earning an LAKC playoff berth in each season and
a semi-final appearance in 2014.
“USM Lacrosse will strengthen a student's values and prepare our
student athletes for life after school and lacrosse—living value-centered
lives for the well-being of society,” Coach Kimsey said.
“We are going to build something special here at the University of Saint
Mary,” said Kimsey. “We’ll build a program that will compete and build
leaders on and off the field. I’m excited to be at the helm of the Spires
lacrosse team, and I’m actively recruiting student athletes who are eager
to help build that legacy.”
Interest in the new program is high. Coach Kimsey has already
recruited 11 players from six different states and Canada. “The diverse
background of our teams is something that is really cool,” Kimsey said.
“These recruits will come in from different backgrounds and have one
vision and goal—to get a quality education while having the privilege
to play lacrosse at the collegiate level. If that’s not an opportunity
to discover your God-given potential and push yourself for something
greater, then I’m not sure what is.”
In addition to work on the field, the lacrosse teams will follow the USM
tradition of serving and engaging the community. “We will be active
in the community and on campus. We represent the University of Saint
Mary in everything we do, both on and off the field. That’s expected.
We hope the community will continue to show the support as we grow
this program—we wouldn’t mind some home crowds for our games
next spring either,” said Coach Kimsey.
Aug. 26
Aug. 30
Sept. 5
Sept. 6
Sept. 9
Sept. 13
Sept. 20
Sept. 21
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
Oct. 7
Oct. 11
Oct. 14
Oct. 18
Oct. 22
Oct. 25
Oct. 30
Nov. 4
FOOTBALL
Sept. 6
Sept. 13
Sept. 20
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
Oct. 11
Oct. 18
Oct. 25
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov. 15
5 p.m.
12 p.m. 3 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
11 a.m.
1 p.m. 6 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
6 p.m.
1 p.m.
@ Park University
Briar Cliff University
@ Central Christian College
University of Dallas
@ Manhattan Christian College
@ Bacone College
@ Harris-Stowe State College
@ Fontbonne College
York College
Tabor College
@ Bethany College
Bethel College
Ottawa University
@ McPherson College
@ Sterling College
Southwestern College
@ Friends University
Kansas Wesleyan University
1:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Oklahoma Baptist University
@ Culver-Stockton College
Tabor College
@ Bethany College
Bethel College
Ottawa University
@ McPherson College
@ Sterling College
Southwestern College
Kansas Wesleyan University
@ Friends University
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Sept. 5
Sept. 20
Sept. 26
Oct. 4
Oct. 11
Oct. 25
Nov. 8
Nov. 22
Northwest Missouri State University Invite
Missouri Southern Stampede
Emporia State Invite
University of Kansas Invite (Men’s Team)
Pre NAIA Nationals
NAIA Cross Country Classic
KCAC Cross Country Championships
NAIA National Cross Country Championships
Home games
Away games
Schedule subject to change. GOSPIRES.com
MEN’S SOCCER
Aug. 26
Aug. 30
Sept. 5
Sept. 9
Sept. 20
Sept. 21
Sept. 27
Sept. 30
Oct. 4
Oct. 7
Oct. 11
Oct. 14
Oct. 18
Oct. 22
Oct. 25
Oct. 30
Nov. 4
VOLLEYBALL
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 12
Sept. 17
Sept. 20
Sept. 24
Sept. 27
Oct. 1
Oct. 4
Oct. 7
Oct. 8 Oct. 10
Oct. 11
Oct. 15
Oct. 18
Oct. 22
Oct. 24
Oct. 25
Oct. 29
Oct. 31
Nov. 5
Nov. 8
2014 FALL FINE ARTS CALENDAR
Sept. 21
Oct. 9, 10, 11
Oct. 10-Nov. 7
Oct. 10
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 9
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Faculty Recital
A Doll’s House
Shelby Prindaville, Residencies Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition Reception
Fall I Student Recital
Halloween Concert
Founders’ Day Concert
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
3-5 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Nov. 18
Dec. 5, 6
Dec. 9
Dec. 12-17
Dec. 12
Dec. 14
7 p.m.
2 p.m.
5 p.m.
7 p.m.
4 p.m.
1 p.m.
3 p.m. 3 p.m.
8 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
8 p.m.
3 p.m.
@ Park University
Briar Cliff University
@ Central Christian College
@ Manhattan Christian College
@ Harris-Stowe State College
@ Fontbonne College
York College
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College
Tabor College
@ Bethany College
Bethel College
Ottawa University
@ McPherson College
@ Sterling College
Southwestern College
@ Friends University
Kansas Wesleyan University
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
TBA
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
@ Kansas Wesleyan University
Friends University
@ Haskell
@ Bethany College
@ Bethel College
Ottawa University
@ Tabor College
Sterling College
@ Southwestern College
Haskell
@ McPherson College
@ Avilia University
Kansas Wesleyan University
@ Friends University
Bethany College
Bethel College
@ Ottawa University
Avila University
Tabor College
@ Sterling College
Southwestern College
McPherson College
Fall II Student Recital
Alice in Wonderland
Christmas Band Concert
Student Art Exhibition
Student Art Exhibition Reception
Christmas Vespers Concert
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
3-5 p.m.
7 p.m.
USM theatre productions in italics.
Visit stmary.edu/fineartscalendar for more.
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN 2016
The University of Saint Mary is working to establish the second physician
assistant (PA) program in the state of Kansas. In keeping with the spirit of the
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, the program will focus on serving our society’s
expanding need for top-notch health care professionals due to the shrinking
number of primary care and family practice physicians.
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WHAT IS A +
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?
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A PA practices under the supervision of a doctor and can work in any medical
specialty—like pediatrics, dermatology, or urgent care. Depending on a PA’s area
of practice, he or she may:
+ Give physical exams.
+ Diagnose and treat illnesses.
+ Prescribe medicines.
+ Order and evaluate lab tests.
+ Assist in surgery.
+ Make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for PAs to grow 38 percent by
2022, while Forbes lists physician assistant studies as their “No. 1 Best Master’s
Degree for Jobs.”
PROGRAM FAST FACTS
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+ Awarded Degree:
Master of Medical Science (MMSc)
+ Program Start Date:
January 2016 - Pending “Accreditation–Provisional” status
+ Application Date:
Students can apply April 2015
+ Number of Students:
Approximately 30 per year
+ Location of Classes:
Berchmans Hall, Fourth Floor
Also, Saint John Hospital (Leavenworth) will have state-of-the-art
simulation space for our program.
+ Program Contact:
Joe Tritchler - Physician Assistant Department Chair and Program Director
joseph.tritchler@stmary.edu
913-758-6260
WHAT DO PAs STUDY?
Curriculum follows the medical school model, meaning PAs learn to practice medicine the way
doctors practice medicine. USM students will learn using the newest medical simulation
technology—usually only available to PA students in programs affiliated with a medical school.
Clinicals are also an important part of the hands-on curriculum. Clinical sites can be anywhere in
the country (as long as they have a contract with USM), but our faculty are focused on building
site relationships within a 60-mile radius of Leavenworth.
WHAT’S THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY?
“The latest high-fidelity simulation equipment lets a student witness a very realistic patient
response to the treatments. Like when oxygen or a medication is given, the student will see its
effects on breathing, blood pressure, heart sounds, and pulse. Simulators can even cry, bleed,
and blink,” said Program Director Joe Tritchler.
USM students will also learn anatomy in a virtual-cadaver lab using hardware that resembles an
operating room table and software displaying a very accurate 3D life-size body. Just like a real
cadaver, the virtual body can be rotated, cut, and examined—and students will be able to see
the body’s X-rays, breathing, and heart movements.
WHAT DOES THIS
MEAN FOR USM?
Development of the PA program has invited renewed conversations
about interprofessional education (IPE) at USM. Students from our
nursing, physical therapy, and health information management
programs already collaborate on real-world patient scenarios,
and want to see this collaboration grow to include our PA
students. Studies show this approach to thinking and learning
actually improves patient outcomes and professional success.
“The mission of this program compliments our university
mission and our values so well. We have expert faculty teaching
the sciences, and each one understands the importance of helping
students become professionals with strong interpersonal skills,”
said Dr. Bryan Le Beau, USM provost and vice president for
academic affairs. “We’re looking forward to welcoming a new
group of students—ready to find their God-given potential and
use their skills and talents to better our diverse world.”
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GET TO KNOW
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JOE!
+ HOMETOWN
Forest Lake, Minn.
+ EDUCATION
B.S., Brigham Young University
B.S., Des Moines University
M.S., Brigham Young University
+ TITLES
- Physician assistant department chair and program director
- Associate professor in physician assistant studies
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+ INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
- Anything involving water (swimming, canoeing, boating, waterparks)
- The performing arts—both theatrical and musical
- Adopting retired greyhound racers
- Family history/genealogy
+ ADVICE TO FUTURE STUDENTS
“Being a PA is all about helping people in need. If you love science, like
to solve problems, and enjoy working with people of all ages from
every walk of life—become a physician assistant.”
+ BEFORE SAINT MARY
- More than 17 years of clinical experience
- Over 15 years teaching biomedical and clinical sciences
- PA program director, department chair and school of allied health
director—Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Mont.
- Medical technology program director and department chair—
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
+ HELPING the Underserved
“After I retired from the public health service, my wife and
I decided to have an adventure, and we spent five years in
rural, remote Alaska—not Anchorage, not Fairbanks, some
places only accessible by dogsled. It was a chance to serve
in a place where residents have tremendous difficulty finding
health care services.”
+ ON COMING TO USM
“There was never a moment’s hesitation about my decision
to come to USM. I found the campus appealing, the faculty
inviting, and a university prepared to do what is needed to
create the best possible physician assistant program.”
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I GIVE BECAUSE . . .
‘One of my favorite verses is John 15:12. Christ is teaching his disciples about agape—to “love one another, as I have
loved you.” I give because someone cared enough to give, so that I could have an opportunity. I’ve gone on to medical
school, got a degree from Harvard, and started my own company—all made possible by scholarships and alumni
giving. I give to provide an opportunity for others.’
Michael C. Lu, C’00, and Family
Read more alumni donor reflections at stmary.edu/WhyIGive
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Mother Xavier Society - $100,000+
Charles and Antoinette Berkel*
Providence Medical Center Foundation
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
The Sunderland Foundation
Anonymous
Saint Vincent de Paul - $50,000+
Marilyn, C’70, and Ross Duncan
Mary Jeanne Minhondo*, C’59
Tom Murphy
Heritage Society - $25,000+
Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation
Fox Family Foundation
Nona Frankenhoff*
Nancy Hsu*
William T. Kemper Foundation
Founder’s Society - $10,000+
Robert Doran, III, and Sharan Doran
Exxon Mobil Education Foundation
Kansas Independent College Fund
Joan Lardner
Marilyn A. Meiners*, C’43
Alice Phelan*
Michelle Marie Piranio, C’81
Frederick and Marilyn Tromans
Trustee’s Society - $7,500+
Fr. Daniel Colibraro
Joe Contrucci, C’94
Aaron, C’95, and Melissa Weissenfluh
Marlene, C’62, and William Trenkle
Spire Society - $5,000+
Sharon, C’65, and Tony Albers
Mary Anne Altman*, C’52
Sharon, C’71, and Merrill Armstrong
BATS Exchange, Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation
Fred Braun, Jr.
Kitty G., A’50, C’67, and Len Bronec
Country Club Bank
Joan Dobel*, C’45
Michelle Friend-Coon, C’94, and Matt Coon
William Greenberg
Yoko, C’66, and Motohiko Hirosawa
Cindy, C’84, and Michael Kane
Kenneth C. Hill Foundation
Lawrence D. Starr Charitable Foundation
Melinda McConnell and William Greenberg
Mary Owen Shanahan and Michael Shanahan
John and Marny Sherman
Straub Contruction Co. Inc.
Sandy Zisman and Janice Frame
Anonymous
Saint Mary’s Society - $2,500+
Marie Therese, C’71, and Carle Baker
Eileen, C’84, and Brian Begle
Mary Alice Bramming, C’65
Capital Electric Construction Co.
Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Inc
Connie Droge
Barbara, C’63, and Tim Emert
Mary Jo, C’62, and Robert Guinan
Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction
IBM Corporation Matching Grants Program
J.E. Dunn Construction
Kathryn E. Klug, C’84
Dr. William and Susan Krusemark
Jane Ellen Liebert, C’97
Frances, C’46, and Robert Mannix
Mary Elizabeth Martin Trust
Robert and Rita Mika
John and Kelly Murphy
Ned and Angela Murphy
Michael J. Murphy
Irma Napoli
Dolores, C’52, and John Seerey
Joseph Snyder and Marilyn Page, C’72
Helen, C’59, and H. Tsou
2 Anonymous
President’s Circle - $1,000+
Alliance Data
Letty, C’62, and John Baker
Edward and Linda Barker
Berkel and Company Contractors
BKD, LLP
Mary Catherine Bosanatz, C’44
Lisa Bowers, C’84
Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation
Gregory, C’00, and Annie Burns
Catholic Mutual Group
I Gladly GIVE BECAUSE . . .
The generosity of the Sisters of Charity and the Jubilee Scholarship gave me the opportunity to
attend college. That generosity led me to the place I consider my second home—Saint Mary.
Mentors like Sister Barbara Sellers, Sister Mary Lenore Martin, Sister Susan Rieke, and
Van Ibsen encouraged and guided me throughout my four years, and they continue to inspire me
to do my very best.
Kathy Klug, C’84
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Judy, C’59, and Michael Collins
CPT Christopher Colon
Commerce Bank N.A.
Conoco Phillips
Donna and Ed Cytacki
Barbara, C71, and Michael Dallavis
Deltak
Dentons US LLP
Design Associates International, LLC
Michael Dobel
Sally Dill, C’67, and Joseph Dorsten
Rachel, C’93, and Bill Elvin, U’04
Stan and Saundra Evans
Exchange National Bank
Julie, C’70, and Joseph Fallon
Federal Office Products Inc.
Kathleen, C’82, and Edward Fogarty
Geiger Ready-Mix
John and Marilyn Gordon
Great Plains Trust Company, Inc
Michael and Lynda Grimm
Heartland Dental Group
Heckman Crowe Family Foundation
Joan, C’59, and Lawrence Hess
Lucille Hoppe, C’55
Roberta, C’60, and Edward Horning
Dr. Paul and Doris Hund
Minette, C’38, and Robert Goldsmith
Joey’s Lawn Pro
Kaaz-Lexeco Management, Inc.
Marilyn Kasperick, C’52
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Richard and Mary Keller
Kimberly, C’75, and Kevin Kelley
Mary Jane Gillespie Lang*, C’40
Alan and Janie Lankford
Susanna Laundy
Rosemary, C’64, and Charles Luckett
Luxury and Imports
Shannon Macioroski, C’60
Dolores, C’49, and John McEnroe
Shirley, C’57, and Robert McGeary
Nancy, C’75, and Ken Mellard
Anne Kathleen Miller, C’64
Mark Murphy
Randy and Susie Nyp
Ottawa Bus Service, Inc.
Paul Page
Patricia Pixley, C’47
Dianna Porter, C’64
Greg and Susan Righter
Alan and Donna Roach
Dr. Maureen Roos, C’75, and David Wall
Mary, C’62, and Ron Rueb
Patricia Sarcone, C’64
Annette Schlaf, C’76
Kathleen Schloeder
Anita Chestnut
Marietta, C’61, and Carl Soukup
Sound Investments, Inc.
Edward and Susie Spalty
Sister Diane Steele, SCL, C’83
Helen Steele
Patricia Tobey
University of Saint Mary Kansas City Alumni Council
Dr. Alice Vargas, C’76, and Dr. Timothy Kaiser
Dr. Judith K. Vogelsang, C’74
Joan, C’59, and Larry Ward
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Mary Ann Westhoff, C’56
2 Anonymous
Front Circle - $500+
David and Nancy Alzheimer
Raj Anantharaman
Patricia Angelone, A’47, C’51
Armed Forces Insurance Exchange
Pamela Barney, C’77
Clara Mae Brogan, C’45
Mary, C’64, and Dennis Chenovick
Dale and Mary Culver
D. L Totten and Co., Inc.
Barbara, C’71, and Michael Dallavis
Anna Mae Danner, C’64
Caroyln Desch, C’64
John and Marge Donohue
JD Dowdy
Emporia Freight and Delivery Service, Inc.
Larry and Fran Engel
Herman G and Janice N Bartz*
Margaret, C’58, and Peter Faciszewski
Patricia, C’64, and William Flavin
Michelle, C’94, and Gerald Garcia
Dorothy Gillan, C’58
Lorraine Gordon, C’69, and Thompson Nelson
Kathleen, C’52, and Arthur Graham
Virginia M Gravatt, C’56
Great Western Manufacturing Co, Inc.
Hazel R. Grose, C’70
Sharon Growney-Seals, C’83, and Larry Seals
Richard and Joan Gunter
John and Michelle Hackney
Daniel and Marietta Heinen
Dr. Carol L. Hinds, C’64
Carla, C’63, and Gary Hoagland
Marlene J., C’64, and Ronald Hoch
Mary Hoferer
Bruce Hogle
Basehor Knights of Columbus
Rebecca, C’74, and Daniel Huber
Mary Helen, C’76, and Brian Hurley
J.F. Denney Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
Theresa M. Jaksetic, C’72
Virginia, C’48, and Mack Jennings
Crystal Keck-Williams and Weston Williams
The Most Reverend James P. Keleher
Eloise Elizabeth, C’49, and Thomas Kipp
Linton, C’01, and Alpha Lavergne
Paul, C’92, and Jennifer Leetz
Legends Toyota
Mary, C’70, and Robert Levenson
Margaret Liebeno, C’46
Lily Loh, C’63
Marguerite, C’63, and Thomas Lowrey
Joan Lynch, C’57
Christine, C’69, and Jim Mansour
Ellen Kearns McCarthy, C’51
Robert McConnell
Megan McLaughlin, C’97
Michael P., C’98, and Mollie E. McNally, C’99
Louwana McNamara, C’54
MDH Turf, LLC
Medtronic Foundation
Reverend Karl, C’73, and Shirley Meisel
Barbara and Eugene Mika
Margaret, C’63, and Michael Milano
Howard, C’78, and Inzia Miller
Sylvia, C’69, and Nicholas Miller
Joan, C’52, and Leo Mills
Colleen, C’59, and James Mockler
Mary C. Morin, C’64
Don and Susan Murphy
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC
Cathy, C’70, and Grundy Newton
Kathy, C’80, and Stephen Odenwald
Sister Roberta O’Leary, SCL, C’65
ORTHOKC Professional Association
Anne Packer, C’82
Plum Creek Kennel, Inc.
Joan Porter, C’57
Alena, C’03, M’05, and Alan Prosser
Red Door Developments 2 INC
Patricia Regan, C’74
Reifschneider Eye Center PA
Sister Susan Rieke, SCL, C’66
Sally Sallee, C’99
Sue, C’68, and Craig Schoenfelder
Valerie Schroer, C’77, and Michael Brock
Sam Shaul
Shirley, C’59, and Richart Slucher
Snell Contracting, Inc.
Bill Staudemaier
Dan and Kim Steele
Myra Straub, C’60
Teresa Stremel, C’68
The Graphic Edge
Dolores, C’51, and Raymond Theis
Tom Tietze
Dalvin Tobin
Marie Tompkins
Cathy Tutty, C’81
Betty A. Tyrrell, C’45
Dr. Sandra and Dallas Van Hoose
Toni, C’58, and Bert Walters
David and Jeanne Weber
Rosemary, C’63, and Howard Wisniewski
Sarah, C’68, and Herb Wyrick
Bill Yates
3 Anonymous
Tower Club - $100 +
3M Foundation
Roberta Abaday, C’76, M’05
Catherine, C’55, and Truman Abram
Advantage Printing Services
AFLAC
Marilyn, C’62, and Robert Akins
Kelly A. Akins, C’91
Catherine, A’47, C’51 and James Akright
Lezlie, C’84, and Robert Allman
Jean, C’69, and Richard Ameduri
Carolyn and Jerry Amos
Sylvia Hill Anchia, C’79
Jo Ann, C’62, and Ralph Anderson
Adele Anderson, C’71
Diane M. Anderson, C’71
Anderson, Sundell and Skinner, P.C.
Marjorie Armstrong, C’69
Linda Arnold
Agnes Elizabeth Arnold, C’58
Ramona Arroyo, C’79
Jesse Arter
AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign
William and Marge Ault
Aaron and Judi Auman
Noreen, C’58 and Joseph Azzarelli
Eileen Baker
James Baker, C’97
Daniel and Gaylene Balderrama
Angela, C’87, and David Ball
Dr. Alison Banikowski, C’75
Therese, C’78, and Ronald Banister
Catherine, C’65, and Joe Barmann
Betsy Barrett, C’61
Mary, C’79, and Vince Bartholomew
Nancy Bauder, C’85
Sister Nancy Bauman, SCL, C’70
Barbara, C’63, and James Beatty
Helen, C’69, and Joseph Beausoleil
Brett and Katherine Begemann
Rita, C’58, and David Beggs
Nancy Beha, C’54
Nancy Beirne, C’65
Bella’s Bridal and Formal, LLC
Judith, C’68, and Dr. John Bellome
Mary, C’66, and Charles Bennett
Mary, C’78, and Gary Bennett
Dale Bennett* and Gayle Rollins Bennett
Paul, C’86, and Nadine Bennetts
William and Maureen Berkley
Clea LaRue Bernhardt, C’51
Amy, C’84, and Neal Bernklau
Jodie, C’84, and John Berve
Patricia Biasotti, C’49
Martin and Cherona Bicknell
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Jerre and Thomas Biddle
Lee Bielecki
Donald and Alleta Biggs
Marion and Mary Pat Biondo
Mary Birch
Julia Agnes Birk-Tutin, C’54
Elizabeth W. Bishop, C’44
Jon and Jennifer Bishop
Mary Jo, C’79, and Aaron Black
Steve Blair and Susan Gardner
Michele, C’80, and James Blank
Judith, C’58, and David Bledsoe
Ryan Boatwright
Jewell Bode, C’54
Mary Catherine Bodine, C’66
Rose Ann, C’58, and Robert Boken
Ron Bonesteel
Marie Boone, C’41
Eileen, C’56, and Richard Boos
Gerald Bordelon
Elizabeth Bordenave
Sue, C’79, and Michael Bower
Elizabeth, C’83, and Thomas Bowes
Carole, C’66, and Robert Bozworth
C.D. Bredehoeft
Joyce, C’51, and Roderick Brennan
Jean-Pierre Briant
Jane, C’69, and Harry Briscoe
Patricia Brisson, C’68
Jeanne Marie Broussard, C’56
Beth, C’64, and Bill Brown
Eric and Kate Brown
Donald Brown
Larry and Susan Brown
Thomas and Alice Brown
Vencil Brown
Barbara, C’80, and Carl Browning
Katherine and Steven Bruner
Karen Baker, C’87, M’97, and Dr. Terrance M. Brungardt
Tina, C’80 and Greg Brunkow
Clarita, C’66 and Milton Bryant
Bryne Custom Woodworking
David and Glendyn Buckley
Chip and Deborah Buckner
Tresa, C’85, and Larry Buessing
Paula, C’64, and Edmond Burgan
Eileen Burke-Sullivan, C’71, and Michael Sullivan
Douglas and Karen Burton
Mary Kathleen Bushbaum, C’78
Bonnie Busskohl
Terri Walter Butel, C’79
Marita Campbell, C’00
Carol, C’72, and Dan Calabro
Grover Cannon
Caraway Printing
Virginia Carosone, C’56
Neil Carothers
Nancy Carrigan, C’66
Frank E. Carroll III
Mary Carol Carter, C’57
Patricia, C’65, and John Cass
Doris, C’52, and Sal Castaneda
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Laura, C’69, and John Caulfield
Cereal Ingredients, Inc.
Rose Marie, C’62, and Donald Champeau
Donna, C’56, and Tom Chan
Alice, C’59, and Robert Childers
Thomas Clark
Brenda Clary, C’79
Sharon and Steve Clay
Meredith Claycomb, U’06
Barbara, C’61, and Michael Cleary
Laurie, C’78, and John Cleavinger
Craig and Patricia Clough
Harry and Dottie Clough
COL James and Susan Connelly
Naola, C’51, and Leo Conner
Maryellen, C’51, and Joseph Connor
Sara Ann Conver, C’73
Jana Cook
Margaret, A’50, and Richard J. Cook
Kenneth and Betty Jean Copeland
Corner Pharmacy
Marilyn, C’60, and William Costigan
Mary Alice, C’47, and Eugene Coveney
Daisy, C’63, and Charles Coxon
Creative Design Tees
Anne Crisp, C’69
Kathleen Crocker, C’69
Barbara Crouse, C’74
Patricia, C’64, and David Cuddington
Virginia, C’57, and Glen Czirr
Mark and Jennifer Daily
Mary Ann, C’66, and Daniel Dalpes
Marianne, C’79, and Phil Daniel
Dasher Garage and Tire Shop
Elizabeth Ann Davis, C’73
Mary Kay Davis, C’68
Gisela, C’85, and Steven Davis
Charles and Julie Decker
Darsalle, C’74, and Roy Degregory
James Delozier, C’92
Derrell Adjusting Company
Michael and Elizabeth Desimone
Mary Krueger Detten, C’57
Alice and Arthur Dettwiler
Mary Devin
JoAnn, C’60, and Pat Devine
Amparo, C’65, and Cosme Dijos
Charles DiLeonardo, C’99
Mary, C’78, and Mark Dion
Discount Carpet Warehouse
Jane, C’71, and Donald Distler
Thomas and Marilyn Dobski
Anne, C’75, and Lawrence Doerr
Thomas and Patricia Doherty
Mary Ellen Doherty, C’64
Mary Irene Dorr, C’78
Stephanie Dosen, C’69
Dow Corning Corporation
Jeannie Downs, C’70
Colburn Doyle
Dr. Jerry Jackson and Associates Foot Clinic
D’Ann Dreiling
Fred Dreiling
Karolyn and Tom Dreiling
Elaine Driggs-Putney, C’57
Robert and Jeannette Drury
Kathleen, C’90, and Bill Ducey
Nichole, C’65, and James Duncan
Joyce Marie, C’64, and Keith Eagar
Catherine, C’68, and Richard Edgington
Anna, C’94, and David Egbert
Bruce and Rhonda Erickson
Aaron and Melinda Ervin
Roberta, C’82, and James Etzel
Tracey, C’80, and Farahshad Faiazi
Katherine, C’72, and Ross Fapp
Ruth, C’81, and Frank Farkas
Janice, C’66, and Phillip Farley
Janice Favero
Margaret Mary Feely, C’69
Mary, C’54, and Frank Felts
Kermit and Ellen Fendler
Laura, C’51, and Lucian Ferguson
Jodi Fincher, M’08
Florence, A’39, and Edmund Fischer
Mary Fisher, C’60
Michelle and Daniel Fitzgerald
Joan Fitzpatrick, C’64, and Walt Fisher
Steven Flamez, M’09
Cathie Flanigan and William Kowalik
Barbara Folkner, C’53
Phyllis, C’69, and Jerry Forchee
Kathy, C’85, and Rick Forner
Jean, C’56, and Raymond Frainey
Karin, C’68, and Richard Franson
Jane Frey, C’44
Kathy, C’70, and Gregory Frey
Margaret Frick, C’64
Judy Furey, C’60
Nancy Gallagher
Sharon Garbs, C’78
Ruthanna Garrison, C’58
E. Geiger
Agnes, A’46, and Donald Giese
Patricia, C’75, and Gary Gilbertson
Gilkison Family Chiropractic
James and Ellen Glynn
Vaughn Godet
Paula Poirier Goleta, C’85
William and Phyllis Gondring
Stacy Gondring Beshears
Patricia, C’86, and Richard Goodell
Ann, C’67, and John Goodnow
JD Goodwin
Pauline, C’81, and Clyde Graeber
Greater Kansas City CommunityFoundation
Eileen C. Greene, C’45
Phyllis, C’79, and John Greenway
Kathleen Gribble, C’66
Carlene, C’49, and Carl Grieshaber
Steven and Denice Griffin
Brenda Guenther
Jack Hackney and Jeanne Beckman
Mary Lee, C’54, and Arlen Hagen
Marilyn, C’56, and Donald Hail
Patrice, C’74, and Kevin Halbach
Kathryn Hall
Sister Maureen Hall, SCL, C’70
Chris, C’93, and Michael Hamm
Trish, C’66, and Leon Hammons
Joyce, C’80, and Nashwan Hamza
Phylis, C’81, and Dr. Alan Hancock
Roger, C’93, and Jana Harrison
Carol, C’67, and Gary Hartegan
Norma Harvey, C’85
Marihelen Hatcher, C’77
Haworth Associates, LLC.
Loretto, C’64, and Michael Hayes
Molly, C’68, and Joseph Haywood
Joanne, C’59, and Robert Heise
Mary Anne, C’49, and John Henke
Patricia Ann Hennessey, C’46
Richard and Deborah Hermesch
Betty Jean, C’60, and Dennis Herrick
Sandra Hick
James and Leila Hicks
Shelly, C’93, M’96, and Allen Hiegert
Jean Marie Hiesberger, C’63, and Robert Heyer
Patricia, C’56, and Gene Higgins
Kathleen Higgins, C’73
Laura, C’98, and Bart Hill
Ines, C’72, and Thomas Ho
Mary Chris, C’61, and Le Roy Hoden
Michelle Hoferer
Sister Margaret Hogan, SCL, C’59
Janice Hollowell, C’67
Jean, C’73, and Jim Holman
Alta Holston, C’62
Home Works Remodeling
Jonathan Homeyer
Richard and Alice Homeyer
Alvin Hooker
Mary Lorian Horvat, C’54
Gary Hovermale
Sylvia, C’62, and Richard Hovey
Martha, C’85, and Johnny Hubbard
Ann, C’71, and Gerard Huot
Sisiter Eileen Hurley, SCL, C’71
Adam Hurley
Gary Huth
HVAC PARTS SHOP
Hyatt-Fennell, LLC
Dr. Kathryn M. Iliff, C’43
Lowell Irby
Dr. Margo Jackisch, C’59
Derrick, U’04, and Renee Jackson
Jennifer Jang
Jean Jarvis*, C’44
Wanda, C’77 and Kenneth Jeannin
Patricia Jeffrey, C’69
Beverly, C’61, and Nick Johansen
Marguerite, C’73, and Allen Johnson
Rececca, C’01, and Dr. Paul Johnson
Brandon, U’09, and Sarah Johnson, U’10
Sister Margaret Ellen Johnson, SCL, C’71
Joyce, C’73, and Ronald Jordan
Kevin Joyce, U’13
Doris Jean Juhl, C’49
Jeanne Juliet, C’68
Christine, U’05, and Robert Kalis
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
Michael, U’12, and Ashley Keese
Elaine, C’68, and Richard Keil
Mary Ellen, C’60, and Henry Kenaga
Kathleen Kenney, C’67, and David Depp
Michael, C’93, and Alice Keohane
Richard, C’77, and Gene Kill
Nancy King, C’65
D.M. Kinney
Jonathan Kirby, U’04
Sharon, C’81, and Bill Kirby
Marvin and Lois Kirchner
Joyce, C’99, and Howard Kirk
Patricia, C’58, and Dennis Kirlin
Robert Kirwan, C’92
L. James Kissick
Nancy, C’65, and Louis Klemp
Jean Klene, C’79
Thelma, C’54, and Robert Kline
Kay, C’58, and James Kline
Joan, C’71, and Ron Kloppenberg
Beverly, C’61, and John Knobbe
Sue Stalker Knott, C’82, and Richard Knott
Jack Kobe
Carole A. Kobets, C’77
Michele Kobus, C’81
William Kocour
Sylvia Koepke, C’57
Eileen, C’80 and John Koestner
Libby Kolaz, C’76
I Happily GIVE BECAUSE . . .
The value-centered education at Saint Mary has significantly impacted my efforts in work
and in life. The university provides great opportunities for those wishing to better themselves
through academic study and athletic achievement. I give to support the university’s mission of
educating students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential—specifically
those who may not have access to the excellence that Saint Mary offers.
Aaron Weissenfluh, C’95
Pat A. Komer, C’65
Eileen, C’75, and Joseph Kottenstette
Rita and Jim Kowalewski
Janice Marie, C’60, and Larry Kramer
Mary Kraus, C’70
Rosa Abbott Krissek, C’44
Rita, C’71, and Owen Kross
Aaron Krouse, U’06
Marilyn, C’57, and James Krueger
Phyllis, C’49, and John Kvasnicka
Konnie Kyle, C’92
Colleen, C’50, and Dowayne LaPorte
Fred and Mary Jo Lacey
Sylvia Lapke, C’50
Rita Krueger Larkin, C’62
Kimberly Larvie, C’92
James and Joyce Lasseter
COL Joseph A. Lastelic
John and Peggy Lathrop, M’09
Douglas, C’99, and Irene Lathrop
Mary Lavery, C’85
Law Office of William G Cownie, LLC
Charles Lawless
Dr. Bryan and Chris Le Beau
Leavenworth Paper and Office Supply, LLC
Teresa, C’91, and Larry Lee
Lois, C’74, and Edwin LeFebvre
Jane Leifer, C’54
Eloise Lenahan, C’58
Therese Lenahan, C’72
Betty Ann Leonard, C’50
William Lepiesza
Patricia, C’58, and Lawrence Lester
Geraldine Liebert
Anne, C’64, and Joseph Liebmann
Leslie Ann Lines, C’68
Colleen Littrell
Rebecca, C’79, and Stan Lloyd
Linda Loeffler, C’74
Ronald and Barbara Logan
Wanda Logsdon, C’59
Michael and LuAnn Loy
Lubrizol Foundation
Kathleen Lynass*
Terry, C’74, and John Lyskowski
MandL Parking and Storage
Dr. Mary Madden, C’64
Jacqeline and William Madden
Elizabeth Mary Madeo, C’02
Amy Mader, C’97
Sarah Magoba, C’85
Theresa Maher, C’80
Major Asbestos Control, Inc
Carol Marinovich, C’72, and Honorable Ernest Johnson
Ursula Smith, C’54, M’58
Dorothy, C’59, and Bob Maronick
Karen Marshall
Patricia, C’64, and James Martin
Dennis and Sheri Martine Jr
Donald and Barbara Marx
William, C’84, and Mary Mathia
Jean R. Maupin, A’42
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Stephen Maurin, U’11
Bridget Jones May, C’77
Colleen and Timothy Maye
Frank Mazaitis
Julie Ann McBride, C’88
Marian L. McCarthy, C’47
Michael McConnell and Angela Kirk
Barbara, C’65, and Monty McCool
Geraldine, C’46, and Richard McDonnell
Sallie, C’75, and Donald McGlinn
Kara McGovern
Norman McLeod
Janice, C’41, and Robert McMahon
Kevin McMullen
Margaret, C’74, and William McNamee
Virginia McQuillan, C’60
Charles and Gloria McQuillan
Donna, C’76, and Russell McVeigh
Kaela McWherter
Norma McWherter
Karen Rae, C’70, and Kevin Mead
Doris, C’59, and Raymond Meier
Joan, C’65, and Stan Mendenhall
Devri, C’75, and David Merello
Metropolitan Steak House
Julia, C’72, and Dennis Meyer
Peggy Meyer, C’68
Jo, C’76, and Mitch Mihailovich
Brees Millard
Rob and Amy Miller
Fred and Barbara Miller
Stephen and Susan Miller
Thomas and Melissa Miller
Marsha Liohman Miller, C’65
Dr. Christine, C’68, and Bill Milyard
Thomas and Rebecca Minges
Marjorie and Darwin Minnis
Mary Ann, C’70, and Jerry Mitchell
Melissa Mitchell-Wilson, C’84, and William Wilson
Bruce and Rebecca Monke, M’08
Melissa Montesano, U’06
Ella, A’50, and Veryl Moore
Karyn, C’95, and Ryan Moore
Laura, C’73, and Kelly Morehead
Louise Marogan, C’53
Amanda Mroszczak, C’95
Virginia, C’62, and Frank Muehlbach
Barbara, C’86, and Newton Munsterman
Mary Maurnane Kenney, C’66
Dr. Gayle Murphy, C’69
Mary Alice, C’52, and Kevin Murphy
Rosemary, C’65, and Jack Murphy
Donald and Marilyn Murray
Kathryn Mustain
Patricia, C’49, and Dr. Mansour Naime
Ann, C’56, and William Nance
Bonnie and Myrl Nardinger
Nancy Neary, C’74
Jo Ann Nelson, C’61
D.A. Nichols
Rosalie, C’71, and Weeden Nichols
Mary Jane C’75, and Ronald Noble
Carlotta, C’70, and John Noonan
Kevin Norris
Gloria, C’92, and Gary Nussman
Kay, C’65, and Robert O’Connell
Philomena, C’48, and William O’Connell
Thomas and Lorrie O’Donovan
Larry and Rhonda Ogle
Gay, C’56, and Robert O’Leary
Brady, U’11, and Jenna O’Neill, U’11
Leona O’Reilly, C’64
John and Alison Orndorff
Thomas and Angelica Osborne
Anne, C’64, and Robert Osdieck
Patricia, C’82, and Ronald Osimo
Marina G. O’Sullivan, C’75
Charles Ottinger
Fred Overton
Betty, C’62, and Robert Palaski
Sister Jean Panisko, C’65
James and Patricia Paquette
Carol Parks and Carl Fischer
Carolyn, C’84, and David Parmer
Tarun and Kundanika Patel
Robert and Marsha Patzwald
Renee, C’62, and Frank Peak
Jeannette, C’62, and Timothy Peck
Mary Kaye, C’64, and Daniel Pedziwater
Lana Pender
Penne Benefits and Insurance Services
Richard Perkins
Loretta Peterson
Peter Peterson
William and Jessica Petrie
Petro Deli #2 Inc.
Holly, C’03, and Gregory Pettingill
Nga T. Phan, C’90
Betsy Phelan, A’34, C’38, and Matthew Miller
Agnes, C’60, and Don Phelps
I Joyfully GIVE BECAUSE . . .
I had a wonderful college experience—due to the sisters’ loving care. I arrived at Saint Mary as
a very naïve 16 year old, and left Saint Mary as a responsible and respectful young lady. I was
not aware of how well prepared I was to adapt to life away from the protection of my family or
Saint Mary, but I was. I want to give to the place that cared for me.
Louwana Shortino McNamara, C’54
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Daphne Phillips
Polestar Plumbing, Inc.
Anne, C’71, and Michael Potter
Deborah, C’66, and Richard Povlsen
Kathleen Pritchett, C’58
Shirley, C’70, and James Provance
Gayle Pulem, C’67
Dorothy, C’72, and Richard Quinlan
Eugene H. Quinn
Jean Ann and Patrick Quinn
Cheryl, C’91, and Gary Rader
Hortenzia, C’45, and Aaron Rapking
Mary Ann, C’61, and Ted Rastorfer
Christine Rath
Mary, C’86, and Gregg Ratzloff
Joyce Rauth-Fears, C’68, and Michael Fears
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
Molly, C’79, and Patrick Reardon
Carol, C’74, and Michael Redd
Nancy, C’70, and Thomas Reddig
Madelyn, C’61, and Ed Regan
Charla, C’67, and Jerry Reilly
Margaret C’99, M’ 01, and J.R. Reilly
Phyllis Remsburg
Beth, C’70, and Steven Reust
Evan Reynolds, U’09
Michele, C’70, and Michael Rhoades
Nicholas and Natalie Riegg
Mary Riordan, A’40, C’44
Kelly Rivera, C’84
Palmeda Robinson, C’73
Carolyn, C’68, and Raymond Roettger
Judy, C’70, and Glenn Rogers
Brad and Kyleigh Rogers
Michael Rogers
Kathleen, C’67, and Davis Rowe
Mary Royal
Ruble Real Estate and Properties
Patricia, C’74, and Ron Rumer
Rena Russell, C’66
Robert, C’95, and Marian Russell
Bernard and Helen Ruysser
Mary, C’85, and Harold Ryan, C’80
Philip Ryan
Tim Ryan
Nancy Ryan
Judy, C’66 and Jerry Saale
Madeline Saldana
Virginia Sander, C’68
Dr. Wendi Santee
Helenm C’55, and Jesse Santos
Janet, C’72, and Ronald A. Schachtner
Joe Schaefer
Marie Therese, C’63, and Alfred Schaefer
Rose Schmeits, C’79
Seila Schmeits, C’70
James and Linda Schroeder
Joanne Runyon and Alan Schuler
Mary Jo, C’74, and Mark Schumacher
Ann Schumacher, C’97, and Larry Acton
Margaret Seifert
Sequoia Pacific Builders, Inc
Joann Serafin, C’70
Charlene, C’68, and Joseph Sexton
Judy, C’64, and William Shields
John, M’14, and Jennifer Shultz, M’12
Joan, A’49, C’53, and Ed Warton
Dolores Sillimon, C’70
Andrew and Juanita Silva
Dr. Rick Silvey
Susan, C’79, and Robert Simanowitz
Monk and Mona Simons
Kathy, C’84, and Paul Sinclair
Barbara Sindo, C’63
Bradley Skillen
James Skillen
Mary Ann Slattery, C’65
Sally Smart, C’76
Sue Smith, C’64
David Smith
Marilyn, C’56, and Eugene Smith
Donna, C’67, and Lindsay Smith
Sister Mary Lex Smith, SCL, C’71
Jane, C’44, and Charles Snail
Mark and Cynthia Snell
Sara, C’63, and John Sochran
Joyce, C’56, and Harold Solomon
Marjorie, C’63, and Donald Sosna
Richard and Marlene Sousa
John Southard
Marjorie, C’62, and Darrell Spaedy
DeMetris Sphire, C’38
Maxine, C’64, and William Staggs
James and Joyce Stallbaumer
Jordan Stallbaumer
Noel, C’65, and Clark Stanton
Charles and Carla Stappenbeck
Kathleen, C’56, M’65, and Carl Stark
Jimmie Stark
Stephen M. Connelly, CPA, PC
Cindy, C’78, and Brian Stergar
Kathleen Stevens, C’67
Jason Stewart
Stifel Nicolaus and Company, Inc
Diane, C’85, and John Stir
Sofia, C’71, and Gordon Stone
Storage Box, Inc.
Ernest and Susan Straub
Ann Strecker, C’65
Eileen, C’69, and Wayne Strider
Doreen, C’50, and Walter Strizic
Linda Casey Sturges, C’64
Barbara, C’57, and Gene Suhr
Ann Sullivan, C’71
Darlene Summerour, C’73
Mary, C’82, and Jeff Sundermeyer
Sue, C’89, and John Suwalsky
Sharon, C’58, and Stephan Takacs
Joan, C’55, and David Takada
Mary Jo, C’62, and Gene Tanzey
Barbara, C’52, and Robert Taylor
Richard Teahan and Kathleen Jantsch
Cecilia, C’64, and Theodore Teng
Ann, C’59, and Harold Tepoorten
Paula, C’84, and Dan Terry
The Walters Law Firm, LLC
David and Lucille Tobben, C’75
Loretta, C’58, and John Tonnsen
Julissa Torres
Lisa Tostevin
Patricia Townsend, C’66
Dr. Judith L. Turgeon
Heather Turner, C’96
Skanska Underpinning and Foundation
Harriet Reno Underwood, C’55
Joanne, C’79, and Garry Vamosi
Marian and Lyle Van Vleet
Aimee Vaught, A’44
Mary Vermillion, C’86 and Benjamin Thiel
Joan, C’64, and Dennis Vidmar
Ellen, C’59, and Stanley Viens
Theresa Vitt, C’84
Collin Vorbeck, C’02
Mary Carolyn Walker-Baptiste, C’67
Carol Wambeke, C’81, and Augusto de la Torre
Louise Warakomski, A’40
Michael Ward
Daniel and Judy Wartick
Beverly Warzecha, C’59
Patricia, C’70, and Thomas Washburn
Karen and Howard Wass
Patricia, C’69, and Doug Waters
Debra, C’76, and James E. Watson
Deanna, C’90, and John Watt
Mary Alice Waylan, C’59
Rita, C’56, and Lamar Weaver
Jerry Weber
Tom Wedbush
Bob and Rosalee Welling
Mary Elizabeth Wempe, C’48
Pamela and Joseph Whitaker
Mary and Grant White
Annabel J. Willcott, A’46, C’50
Willey and Sons Trucking, LLC
Jackie Williams
John and Margaret Williams
Elaine, C’57, and Hubert B. Willman
Billy and Kimberly Wilson
Rosemary, C’51, and John Wilson
William and Linda Winfrey
Mary Sue Winneke, C’65
Jacquelyn, C’70, and Mark Witte
Kent Wohlgemuth
Keith Wohlgemuth
Matthew Wohlgemuth
Judith Wolf, C’73
Mary, C’90, and Donald Wolf
Sharon Wollard
Sister Kathleen Wood, SCL, C’70
Edward and Emma Worner
Jennifer, C’01, and John Wright
Georgia, C’88, and George Wright
Elizabeth Wunder, C’61
Ann, C’79, and Danny Yount
Linda, C’54, and Gabriel Zablatnik
Karenbeth Zacharias
Evelyn Zacharias, C’50
Bernard and Betty Zarda
Zeck Ford
Mary, C’61, and Stephen Ziller
Dorothy, C’54, and John Zoellner
2 Anonymous
For the period of July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.
USM has made every effort to ensure the
completeness and accuracy of the Honor Roll
of Donors. Despite our best efforts, errors may
have occured. If you wish to contact us about this
report, please do so by email, mail, or phone.
University of Saint Mary
Development Department
4100 South 4th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
913 - 758 - 6137
alumni@stmary.edu
The list of donor names are strictly for the purpose
of acknowledgement by the University of Saint
Mary. Any other use is prohibited.
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Platinum – ($100,000+) $1,000,000+
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Jubilee Scholarship
Lawrence Starr Scholarship
$250,000+
Joseph John Delaney Scholarship
Jean Gerweck Scholarship
Goppert Scholarship
Gilbert L. and Geraldine F. Schultz Scholarship
$100,000
Elpha Meyer Carney Scholarship
Hearst Scholarship
Owen and Genevieve Degan Horner Scholarship
Agnes, Harriet and Alfred Kramer Scholarship
Frances Kelly Mannix Scholarship
Celia Saunders Murphy Scholarship
Diamond Level – ($75,000 - $99,000)
Loretta Schad McGovern Memorial Scholarship
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health
System Scholarship
Gold Level – ($50,000 - $74,999)
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Scholarship
Leo and Mae Brinkman Scholarship
Mary Agnes DeCoursey Scholarship
Sister Mary Edwin DeCoursey Scholarship
Marilyn Arend Duncan Scholarship
Burwell and Genevieve Frances Fox
Hug Scholarship
Lewis H. and Marguerite Humphreys
Memorial Scholarship
Philip T. Lawlor Scholarship
Jerry and Mary Sheehan Memorial Scholarship
Sterling-Hail Scholarship
Silver Level – ($25,000 - $49,999)
Marjorie Markey Blair Scholarship
E. and J.P. Bowman Endowed Scholarship
Kitty Goeters Bronec Scholarship
Sister Mary Julie Casey Scholarship
Matthew Howard Doran Scholarship
Lee Farnsworth Nursing Scholarship
Nona and Charles Frankenhoff Scholarship
Emilie J. Gordon Scholarship
Marjorie Besel Greenamyre Scholarship
Sister Dorothy Harvat Scholarship
Marlene and Ronald Hoch Scholarship
Eileen Horner Scholarship
Helen and Austin Johnson Scholarship
Jane Claudia Keegan Scholarship
The William Krusemark Scholarship
Kushan/Stempski International
Memorial Scholarship
Don and Marie Maahs Scholarship
Clarence and Audrey Wiss Malone Scholarship
Florence and Edward P. Maronick Scholarship
Sister Mary Janet McGilley Scholarship
Sheila McGovern Scholarship
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SAINT MARY LEGACY SOCIETY
Rosemarie McWilliams Scholarship
Henry J. and Marilyn Miller Meiners Scholarship
Katherine (Katie) E. Mika Fine Arts Scholarship
John and Lillian O’Shaughnessy Scholarship
Thomas J. and Mary V. O’Donnell Scholarship
Mary Alice Passman Murphy Scholarship
Edward and Marian Reilly Health
Professional Scholarship
Mary L. Robbins Scholarship
Martha Miller Roult Scholarship
Arthur Schouten Scholarship
Dr. Agnes Sirridge Scholarship
Edgar Snyder Scholarship
Sister Rose Tomlin Scholarship
Union Pacific Scholarship
Ralph and Jeanette Van Goethem
Family Scholarship
Robert and Eileen Welch Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
John and Sylvesta Welling Scholarship
Wyman/Ashen Scholarship
Bronze Level – ($10,000 - $24,999)
Emil Babinger Scholarship
Olive Ann Beech Scholarship
Ruth Biggerstaff Scholarship
Elizabeth “Boots” Bray Murphy Scholarship
Terrance Brungardt Scholarship
Muriel M. Burzle Scholarship
Edward Carroll Scholarship
Helen A. Chop Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Class of 1952 Scholarship
Class of 1958 Scholarship
Carlo and Felicia A. Colibraro Scholarship
Reverend Daniel Colibraro Scholarship
Sister Mary Carlo Colibraro Scholarship
Reverend Pietro Philip Colibraro Scholarship
Kathryn Colwell-Calvin Scholarship
Colonel and Mrs. Leo Conner Scholarship
Marcella Reilly Cooke Scholarship
Heather Coulter Scholarship
Edith and Harry Darby Foundation Scholarship
De LaSalle Christian Brothers Scholarship
William B. DeCoursey Scholarship
Margie and John G. Donohue Scholarship
Mother Mary Peter Dwyre Scholarship
Barbara Feth Scholarship
Fink Family Scholarship
Sister Mary Paul Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship
Regina Anne and Matthew A. Flynn Scholarship
Margaret Freese Scholarship
Marie A. Gaiser Scholarship
Virginia Sheahan Gateley Scholarship
Giunta-Kalhorn Scholarship
David and Michael Greenamyre Scholarship
Richard Besel Greenamyre Scholarship
V.B. “Mac” Greenamyre Scholarship
Greenamyre Family Scholarship
Carol Thorson Hartegan Scholarship
Eleanor M. Higgins and Mary Catherine H. Schloeder
Scholarship
James and Isabelle Hollow Scholarship
Mary Ann Julich Memorial Scholarship
Robert and Mary Giunta Kalhorn
Memorial Scholarship
John M. and Ruth (Driscoll) Kehoe Scholarship
Most Reverend James Patrick Keleher Scholarship
George L. and Frances R. Kelly Scholarship
Charles A. Knoblauch Athletic Scholarship
Charles and Joan Lardner Scholarship
Marie Laurvick Memorial Scholarship
Lear-Siegler Foundation Scholarship
Father Stephen Lee Scholarship
Dr. Ed and Shirley Maronick Scholarship
Sister Mary Vincentia Maronick Scholarship
Maryhelen Masterson Scholarship
Katherine E. “Katie” Mika History Scholarship
Bernadette and Richard Miller Scholarship
Mary Tierney Miller Scholarship
Ray Miller Memorial Scholarship
Agnes E. Mulligan Scholarship
Patricia Conner Naime Scholarship
Sister Marie Owen Scholarship
Max and Lillian Pollner Scholarship
Ernestine M. Sheeham Pinkham Scholarship
Providence Saint John Nursing Scholarship
Danette Stefani Quinn Scholarship
Rosemary Westhues Rieke Scholarship
George and Thelma Rodesney Scholarship
Mother Leo Frances Ryan Scholarship
Ryan Scholarship
Mary Goetz Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Rena Fogarty Russell Scholarship
Cora Spence Scholarship
Mary Jo Springe Scholarship
Harold V. Stanford and James R. Wacker Music
Memorial Scholarship
Oliver Steele Memorial Scholarship
Rose Inza Kim Surh Scholarship
Doris M. Turgeon Scholarship
Bette Lee Warta Scholarship
Weimer/Bishop Scholarship
Constance Welling-Jones Scholarship
J. Winters and Mary Morrell Scholarship
Joan and Ralph Young Scholarship
Peter Zink Endowed Scholarship
June Ambauen*, C’40
Adele Anderson, C’71
Emil Babinger*, C’45
Nancy Beal
Barbara Bemis, C’70
Charles and Antoinette Berkel*
Donald and Alleta Biggs
Steve Blair and Susan Gardner
Mary Blume, C’55
Albert*, C’58, and Bernice Bodde
William Bode*
Mary Catherine Bosanatz, C’44
Ruth Ann Boyd*, C’42
Jerry Bradley, C’84
David* and Martha Brain
Joan*, C’55, and Larry Brake
Mary Alice Bramming, C’65
Catherine, C’71, and Donald Bratton
Harry J. Briscoe
Clara Mae Brogan, C’45
Kitty G., A’50, C’67, and Len Bronec
Jeanne Marie Broussard, C’56
Margaret Burke*, C’47
Dr. Eileen Burrke-Sullivan, C’71, and Michael Sullivan
J. Anthony Burzle*, C’45
Mary Kathleen Bushbaum, C’78
Susan Butchart, C’81
Terri Walter Butel, C’79
Grace Buzaljko*, C’44
Bertina Byers*, C’60
Kay, C’30, and Clifton Calvin*
Edith*, A’51, and Lawrence Campodonico
Frank E. Carroll, III
Eleanor*, A’28, and Lawrence Carroll
Mary, C’64, and Dennis Chenovick
Orsoline Chiappetta*, A’32, C’36
Fr. Daniel Colibraro
Carolyn, C’73, and Edward Conrath
Joe Contrucci, C’94
Sara Ann Conver, C’73
Helen Marie Corcoran, C’46
Richard and Mary Coulter
Deanna, C’61, and Julian Cowley
Mercedes (Foster), A’50, C’69, and John Craughwell
Catherine Cuddy*, C’60
Frances Denefe*, J’29
Jim Dhooghe*
Nedra G. Dick*, A’35, C’39
Richard H. Dierks*
Joan Dobel*, C’45
Margaret C. Donohue*, C’47
Joan Dowdall*, C’52
Mary Margaret Downey*, A’20
Audrey Duckers*, C’45
Mary Elizabeth Dunn*, C’32
Susan Emerson, C’71
Barbara, C’63, and Tim Emert
Frances Escareno, C’76
Regina T. Fatz*, A’42
Margaret M. Fay, C’38
Laura, C’51, and Lucian Ferguson
Dr. Paula Finn, C’71
Dorothy Fitzpatrick*, C’40
T.J. Fitzpatrick*
Margueriette Flaherty*, C’45
Lila*, A’46, C’52, and Leo Frommelt
LaVon Fugit*, C’39
Sharon Garbs, C’78
Gwendolyn Gilboy, C’73
Minette, C’38, and Robert Goldsmith
Gloria Lescault Grenier, C’75
Kathie Gribble, C’66
Marilyn, C’56, and Donald Hail
Joan, C’65, and Donald Hall
Sandra Hick
Eleanor M. Higgins*, C’42
Rebecca Hill, C’84
Ann C. Hogan, C’75
Mary Kay, C’75, and Roger Hoppe
Elizabeth Hoy*, A’25
Rebecca, C’74, and Daniel Huber
Mary Jo Hyland*
Constance*, C’42, and Bernard Imming
Laura Jaurequi, C’83, and Helen A. Lally
Paul and Sally Jenkins
Jeanne Juliet, C’68
Catherine L. Kelly*, A’24
Thomas B. Kelly in memory of Deborah (Gooch) Kelly
William and Donna Kiel
Kathryn E. Klug, C’84
Mary Louise Knoblauch*, C’44
Sue Stalker Knott, C’82, and Richard Knott
Sylvia Koepke, C’57
Edwin J. Kongs*
Anges Kramer*, J’29
Ann Kresse*, C’83
Rosa Abbott Krissek, C’44
Mildred, C’81, and Ralph Langley*
Jane Ellen Liebert, C’97
Patricia, C’58, and Lawrence Lester
Burnadette Long*, C’44
Margaret Lozenski, C’65
Michael, C’02, and Hannah Lu
Mary Margaret Lynch*, C’43
Dorothy Lynch*, C’54
Mary Margaret, C’45, and Robert Malley
Gertrude Mangan*
Katherine Manning*
Frances, C’46, and Robert Mannix
Jean R. Maupin, A’42
Sheila McGovern*, A’50
Karen L. McIver-Wilson, C’87, and Walter Wilson
Margaret M. McLellan*, A’34
Louwana McNamara, C’54
Rose Marie McWIlliams*, C’69
Barbara Meitner*, A’34, C’38
Nancy, C’75, and Ken Mellard
Darlene Merrifield, C’54
Lucille Meyer*
Robert and Rita Mika
Rosemary Miller*
Mary Patricia Miller*, C’80
Norma Mitchell
Eugene Paul Mitchell*
Melissa Mitchell-Wilson, C’84, and William Wilson
Jeannine A. Mock, C’51
Virginia Moore, C’74
Agnes Eileen Mulligan*, C’39
Helen J. Murphy*, A’25
Jayne, C’66, and Jim Nash
Mary Louise Nentwig, C’53
Cathy, C’70, and Grundy Newton
Dr. Rosalie Nichols, C’71
Rosemary Nichols
Mary Jane O’Connor*, A’38, C’42
Marina G. O’Sullivan, C’75
Carolyn A., C’84, and David Parmer
Bernadine*, C’45, and James Pretz
Dr. Muriel Rada, C’72
Kathleen, C’71, and Homer Radford
Alvara Catherine Ramm*, C’48
Marie*, C’45, and Nicholas Raths
Mary T. Rau*, C’49
Clara, C’63, and Nick Reed
Patricia Regan, C’74
Pat and Margaret Reilly*
Michelle, C’86, and Jose Ricci
Mary Riordan, A’40, C’44
Carolyn M., C’68 and Raymond J. Roettger
Vivian Rombeck*
Josephine Ruitka, C’59
Marie Santee*
Katie Savage, C’70
Josephine Scanlon*, A’24
Annette Marie Schlaf, C’76
Geraldine Schultz*, C’39
Dolores, C’52, and John Seerey
Mary, C’52, and Alex Siman
Romaine Simon*, C’48
Joyce, C’56, and Harold Solomon
Michele Stauffer
Patricia Stein, C’54
Marigene, C’45, and John Suellentrop
Rosalyn Thompson*, C’58
Dr. Tom* and Marie Tompkins
Betty Vossman*, C’38
Virginia B. Wasson, A’40, C’44
Patricia, C’69, and Doug Waters
Mary Alice Waylan, C’59
Josephine Welsh*, C’41
Charlene Wenzl*, C’52
Mary Ann Westhoff, C’56
Thelma Wilkerson*, C’49
Rebecca Ann Williams
Sarah, C’68, and Herb Wyrick
Joan Young*, C’45
Carolyn, C’63, and Jon Zimmerman
46 Anonymous
*Deceased member
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+ CLASS NOTES
+ IN MEMORIAM
‘40s
Peggy (Hennessey) Slatt, C’43, and her husband Vincent Slatt, of Spokane, Wash., celebrated their 70th anniversary on May 16,
2014. Thirty years ago, Vince began a romantic tradition—having a rose delivered to Peggy on the 16th of every month. “Once,
I was in the hospital, but Peters & Sons [the local florist] remembered and sent the rose for me,” Slatt said in a recent article
published by The Spokesman-Review.
Mary (Endres) Seber, C’34, Leavenworth, Kan., May 26, 2014.
‘40s
Sister Regina Allgaier, C’40, Leavenworth, Kan., March 12,
2014. She faithfully served as a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth
for 77 years.
‘60s
Sue (Lenihan) Smith, C’64, of Overland Park, Kan., is pleased to announce that her great
nephew, Andrew Acosta, U’14, graduated from Saint Mary this spring—50 years after Smith.
Judy (Francis) Bellome, C’68, of Lawrence, Kan., was inducted into the National Home Care
& Hospice Hall of Fame: Volunteerism at Community Village Lawrence. Also, Judy and her
husband, John Bellome, recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas, Nev.
‘30s
Katherine (Braun) O’Connor, C’44, Roeland Park, Kan.,
April 3, 2014.
Andrew Acosta, U’14,
Sue (Lenihan) Smith, C’64
Mary Anne (Morrey) Cresto, C’68, of Union City, Calif., has been appointed to the Alameda County, Calif., Commission on Aging.
‘70s
Janell (Hauck) Sniff, C’72, of Monroe, Wisc., will retire after 35 years as an accounting manager at Colony Brands, Inc. Her
retirement plans include spending time with family, golfing, gardening, and traveling.
‘90s
Mary Jo (Wessel) Eberth, C’91, of Leavenworth, Kan., now owns a local business, Primerica Financial Services, where she trains,
develops, and mentors people in the financial arena. She says working with families and small businesses to help them succeed is
very rewarding.
Teresa Fehlig, C’49, Oklahoma City, Okla., April 15, 2014.
Emma-Jean “EJ” Navinsky Murphy, A’46, Philadelphia, Pa.,
July 25, 2014.
Mary Mitchell Hibberd, A’46, Omaha, Neb., December 24, 2013.
‘50s
Sister Mary Joan Eble, C’50, Leavenworth, Kan., May 28, 2014.
She faithfully served as a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth for 63
years.
Sister Madonna Stehno, C’63, Leavenworth, Kan., March
18, 2014. She faithfully served as a Sister of Charity of
Leavenworth for 66 years.
Sister Helen “Cookie” Bristow, C’65, Kansas City, Kan.,
June 3, 2014. She faithfully served as a Sister of Charity of
Leavenworth for 53 years.
‘70s
Robert Atkins, father of Sister Kathy Atkins, C’72,
Leavenworth, Kan., June 21, 2014.
‘80s
Jon Peterson, C’84, Leavenworth, Kan., March, 15, 2014.
‘00s
Matthew Zumwalt, son of Ivy (Billigmeier) Zumwalt, C’00,
and her husband, Justin, Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 3, 2013.
John Free, brother of Dolores (Free) Theis, C’51, Pawhuska,
Okla., Feb. 25, 2014.
‘10s
Mary Anne Altman, C’52, Kansas City, Mo., April 14, 2014.
Caitlyn (Conrad) DeLange, U’10, of Kansas City, Kan., married Derrick DeLange on Sept. 14, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Frontenac, Kan. Currently, the happy couple lives in Girard, Kan.
Patricia (Hughes) Cole, C’58, Lake Oswego, Ore., May 19, 2014.
Cynthia (Lucito) Blackburn, U’14, of Overland Park, Kan., married Ryan Blackburn on May 14, 2014, at the Old Red “Love Locks”
Bridge in Kansas City, Mo.
‘60s
Margaret Rose Bryne, C’59, Ann Arbor, Mich., March 18, 2014.
Dr. Con Hogan, brother of Sister Margaret Hogan, C’59,
Butte, Mont., June 6, 2014.
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+ ALUMNI NEWS
CLASS OF 1964: REUNION PART II
On July 9, Mary Hannon Morin hosted a luncheon for her class of 1964 classmates. Some were unable to attend their 50th college
reunion this June, so Morin promised Paula Plunket Burgan she would invite everyone over. “Paula was unable to attend our reunion
because her 50th wedding anniversary was the same weekend. I told her I’d host a luncheon, in her honor, when she was in town,”
said Morin. Fifteen alums gathered, coming from as far away as Alaska and Texas. Both Sharon Clay and Jane Liebert, C’97, attended
from Saint Mary.
+ ALUMNI CALENDAR
WE’RE SORRY.
In the latest edition of the eAspire, we incorrectly spelled the last name of a (great)
alum, Mary Hannon Morin, C’64, recipient of the Saint Vincent De Paul Award. We
apologize for the mistake, and thank you for all you do to carry on the mission of
Saint Mary.
A SOIRÈE OF MUSIC AND WINE
The Kansas City Alumni Council hosted a scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, Sept.
5 at the home of Jean Marie Znidarsic Matzeder, C’70. This was an event to
remember—filled with music, appetizers, memories, and laughter.
Oct. 11, 2014
at 11 a.m.
Homecoming – Saturday,
McGilley Field House.
Nov. 16, 2014
at 12 p.m.
KC Council Fall Luncheon – Sunday,
Grand Street Café.
Dec. 14, 2014
at 7 p.m.
Saint Mary Christmas Vespers Concert –
Sunday, Annunciation Chapel.
Saint Mary gives a special thank you to the alumni and SCLs for their performances.
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Front row (left to right)—Pat Quinlan Sumner, Rita Heintzelman Siebenmorgen, Pam Rau Ratliff, and Beth Staley Brown
Back row (left to right)—Maxine Mitchell Staggs, Paula Plunket Burgan, Sister Mary Vincentia Maronick, Mary Kaye Townsend
Pedziwater, Mary Hannon Morin, Loretta Claus Hayes, Julia Santee Seck, and Margaret Ann Frick
Not pictured: Anna Mae Danner
SHARE THE NEWS.
Weddings to births to everything in between, your classmates and fellow alums want to hear what’s new in your life! Email
alumni@stmary.edu or mail your news to The Development Office, 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048. We’ll share your
news in our next Aspire print publication (in the “Class Notes”).
Theresa Vitt (piano), C’84
Sister Peg Johnson (piano), C’71
Sister Jean Dawson (flute), C’70
Sister Sheila Taylor (harp), C ’72
Sister Barbara Wieseler (piano), C’67
Sister Gloria Solomon (piano), C’63
STAY CONNECTED
We also want to thank the Council
Fundraising Committee for all their hard
work in making the Soirèe possible.
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Laura Dinges Caulfield, C’69
Lorraine Gordon, C’69
Jean Marie Znidarsic Matzeder, C’70
Marsha Breitenstein Puleo, C’70
Pat Eggert Waters, C’69
Visit stmary.edu/soiree to see pictures
from the event.
Feb. 16, 2015
stmary.edu
twitter.com/USMSpireWire
facebook.com/USMSpires
facebook.com/SaintMaryAlumni
youtube.com/stmaryedu
GoSpires.com
flickr.com/USMSpires
instagram.com/USMSpires
at 7 p.m.
The Annual USM Lincoln Event – Monday,
Xavier Theatre.
April 18, 2015
at 6 p.m.
SpireFest 2015 – Saturday,
Overland Park Marriot.
June 5-7, 2015
Alumni Reunion – Friday-Saturday,
main campus.
pinterest/USMSpires
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PERMIT NO. 31
4100 South 4th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
DATED MATERIAL
PLEASE DO NOT DELAY
HOMECOMING
2014
Enjoy a great tailgate cookout and a chance to reconnect with your classmates. Bring the kids and grandkids—we’ll have a bounce house,
games, and music to make this a fun event for the whole family.
Lunch provided for alumni and their family. We'll also have a beer garden for adults to enjoy. Football tickets are only $5/adults and $2/kids.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11 (vs. Ottawa University)
Time: 11 a.m. (kickoff at 1:30 p.m.)
RSVP to Jane Ellen Liebert, C'97 at Jane.Liebert@stmary.edu or 913-758-6126, and you could win a seat in the President’s Box.
stmary.edu/homecoming