The Graduate Newsletter - Marquette Catholic High School

The Marquette Catholic
AUG. 2016
GRADUATE
A publication for graduates, parents, and friends of Marquette Catholic High School
Graduation 2016
The 86 graduates in the class of 2016
had much to celebrate this past May.
They earned approximately $5,079,755
in financial aid and scholarships to
further their college education. Their
science teams went to the State
tournament at the University of IL again
this year. Their football team, girls
soccer team, dance team, individual
tennis players and golfers qualified for
the state playoffs this year. They put
in 13,479.75 hours of service to their
communities during their four years.
Seven of the 86 are playing sports
in college next year, many received
academic scholarships, and the list
goes on and on. (cont. pg. 2)
THE CLASS OF 2016
AS FRESHMEN
THE CLASS OF 2016
AS SENIORS
219 E. Fourth St.
MARQUETTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0585
www.marquettecatholic.org
GRADUATION (Cont.)
The Class of 2016 celebrated with a Senior Awards
Banquet held on May 15 at the Atrium Hotel in Alton.
This banquet was brought back by Mr. Slaughter to
give Seniors and their parents a time to honor the
senior accomplishments on a more personal level.
The Baccalaureate Mass was held on May 19, 2016
at St. Mary’s Church and the students were able to
share the experience with their parents by their side.
Finally, the Graduation ceremony was celebrated at
Hatheway Hall at Lewis & Clark Community College
on May 20.
Mr. Don Bohannon (Class
of 1981) was the keynote
speaker this year and told the
students that they could do
anything they put their mind
to. Don is the Superintendent
of the St. Louis Special School
District and has sent all of his
children to Marquette, with
one to come.
Mr. Slaughter and School Board President Dave
Bartosiak presented the Serviam award to PJ
Halliday (Class of
1985) for his role in
the construction of
the new Commons
area and gym updates
at Marquette. This
construction was the
result of the 2013 three
million dollar Capital
Campaign. Many
thanks to PJ and all
who were instrumental
in the completion of
this project.
PJ Halliday with his daughter Natalie, a member of the
class of 2016.
Senior Academic Awards
& Recognitions
These awards were given out at different ceremonies
throughout the year.
State Scholars:
Front row: Macie Spencer, Allison Hoefert, Katie Ditman,
Katie Gierer, Nick Berkenbile, Brianna DeClue, Rebecca
Fazio
Back row: Tim Derrington, Megan Grove, Andria Pace,
Brittany Pace, Adam Johnes, Shane Nichols, Skyler Cox,
Tommy Morrissey
Silver Medallion Winners: Awarded by The Alton
Telegraph newspaper for being in the top 8% of their
class – Skylar Cox, Brianna DeClue, Katie Ditman,
Tommy Morrissey, Shane Nichols, Andria Pace, Brittany
Pace
Senior Serviam Award: Andria Pace, Brittany Pace
Spiritus Trophy: Nick Berkenbile, Megan Grove
Halloran Scholar-Athlete Award:
Tommy Morrissey, Andria Pace
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete:
Shandon Boone
Daughters of the American Revolution
Good Citizen Award: Julianne Fears
Sons of the American Revolution Good Citizen
Award: Katie Ditman
Senior Department Awards:
Art
Miranda Schroeder
Biology
Brianna DeClue, Brittany Pace
Chemistry
Shane Nichols, Andria Pace
Drama: Lighting & Sound
Maggie Maag
Drama: Hair & Makeup
Kellie Wamser
Drama: Performance
Madison Scott
English
Katie Ditman
French
Macie Spencer
Gov/History
Tony Vitale
Mathematics
Shane Nichols
Physics
Skylar Cox, Tommy Morrissey
Radio Broadcasting
Trey Aguirre, Dylan Hamm
Spanish
Katie Ditman
Theology
Tim Donahue, Rebecca Fazio
The following seniors have received scholarships
throughout the year:
First Presbyterian Church Scholarships (various
amounts): Nathan Brown, Katie Gierer, Andria Pace,
Brittany Pace, Lauren Schmickley
The Optimist Club Scholarship ($500):
Julianne Fears
The Optimist Club Scholarship ($500):
Megan Grove
Jordan Klope Memorial Scholarship ($575):
Joe Boevingloh
Zion United Church of Christ ($1,000):
Joe Boevingloh
1st Mid-America Credit Union Scholarship $1,000):
Megan Grove
Christian Hospital Auxiliary ($2,000): Leah Korte
Lovejoy Scholarship ($3,000):
Andria Pace
United Steelworkers Local 1899 ($4,000):
Julianne Fears
Phillip 66 Dependent Scholarship ($16,000):
Shane Nichols
These awards were presented at the graduation
ceremony:
Liberty Bank Scholarship ($1,000/yr): Megan Grove
Bank of Edwardsville Scholarship ($2,000/yr): Brittany Pace
Shelter Insurance Scholarship ($2,000/yr):
Andria Pace/Brittany Pace
The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship ($500): Miranda Schroeder
The Generation of Legacy Scholarship: Leah Korte.
Ken Zuellig Memorial Spirit of Marquette Award ($1000) award and plaque: Tony Vitale
The Class of 2016 has been awarded more
than $5,079,755 in financial aid to further
their college education.
These students were recruited from the Class of 2016
to join athletic teams in college:
Shandon Boone playing basketball
at Avila University in
Kansas City, MO
Lauren Schmickley - playing soccer at St. Charles
Community College, St. Charles, MO
Brandon SanFilippo - playing soccer at St. Ambrose
University, Davenport, IA
Colin Dunn - playing soccer at Belleville-Lindenwood
University.
Jesse Simmons
- playing football
at the University
of Mary Hardin Baylor,TX
Natalie Halliday running Cross Country
for Murray State
University, Murray, KY
Laura Moore - Playing tennis for Lewis and Clark
Community College, Godfrey, IL
Class of 2016
Schools They Will Attend...
STUDENTPLANS
Trey Aguirre
Missouri State University
Brittany Barta
SIUE
Lynsey Benne
Fontbonne University
Nick Berkenbile
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Joe Boevingloh
Webster University
Shandon Boone
Avila University
Nathan Brown
Missouri State University
Hannah Collins
LCCC
Tre’Von Collins
University of Missouri –
Kansas City
Matthew Cook
Parsons the New School
for Design (NY)
Kate Costello
SIUE
Skylar Cox
SIUE
Maddison Crane
LCCC
Carlee Cronin
Illinois State University
Anna Daugherty
DePaul University
Alexander Davis
University of Missouri – Columbia
Eric Davis
Southwestern Illinois College
Marc Davis
SIUE
Brianna DeClue
SIUE
Tim Derrington
University of Alabama
Katie Ditman
University of Minnesota
Tim Donahue
LCCC
Sam Dooling
University of Missouri – Columbia
Collin Dunn
LCCC
Becka Fazio
Truman State University
Julianne Fears
Missouri State University
Jacob File
SIUE
Elena Gable
Missouri State University
Katie Gierer
Lindenwood University
Megan Grove
SIUE
Raymond Guenther SIUE
Natalie Halliday
Murray State University
Hayden Halm
LCCC
Dylan Hamm
Lindenwood University
Adam Hammond
Central Missouri State University
Caitlyn Hanlon
SIUE
Allison Hansen
LCCC
Claire Hardin
SIUC
Sam Harshbarger
Quincy University
Bailey Hartrich
University of Illinois – Urbana-
Champaign
Hannah HazelwonderLoyola University – Chicago
Madison Hockaday LCCC
Allison Hoefert
University of Illinois – Urbana-
Champaign
Taylor Hoeft
St. Louis Community College
Emily Holden
University of Missouri – Columbia
James Jernigan
4-Year University, Undecided
Maddie Joehl
Missouri State University
Adam Johnes
Saint Louis University
Connor Jones
Missouri State University
Leah Korte
SIUE
Sarah Litteer
The Evergreen State College (WA)
Kevin Lloyd
St. Louis Community College
Maggie Maag
Illinois State University
Mallory Maag
University of Illinois –
Urbana-Champaign
Nicholas McCune
Illinois College
Laura Moore
LCCC
Thomas Morrissey Case Western Reserve (OH)
Shane Nichols
Georgia Institute of Technology
Elli Nicholson
LCCC
Sean O’Neill
Missouri University of
Science & Technology
Andria Pace
University of Illinois –
Urbana-Champaign
Brittany Pace
Saint Louis University
Lauren Puccini
LCCC
Melanie Rau
University of Missouri – Columbia
Maggie Roche
Maryville University
Eric Royal
LCCC
Brandon Sanfilippo St. Ambrose University
Adriana Schindler
LCCC
Lauren Schmickley St. Charles Community College
Miranda Schroeder SIUE
Madison Scott
Savannah College of
Art and Design
Ben Sebacher
University of Missouri – Columbia
Jesse Simmons
University of Mary Hardin – Baylor (TX)
Mariah Simmons
LCCC
Macie Spencer
Culver Stockton College
Sam Strack
LCCC
Kacey Taul
LCCC
Brock Terry
University of Missouri – Columbia
Dan Townsend
SIUE
Anthony Vitale
Missouri State University
Carly Vitale
Missouri State University
Danielle Walsh
Missouri State University
Kellie Wamser
Current Trends Academy
of Hair Design
Caroline Warren
LCCC
Lauren Weir
LCCC
Allyson Wilcox
Drury University
On Explorers...
A note from Michael E. Slaughter, Principal
Dear Alumni/ae, friends, and supporters of Marquette:
In the past few years, I have had the privilege of
acting as tour guide for numerous class reunions.
Since we opened the new commons, we have been encouraging
alumni to hold their class reunions here at Marquette. As part of
that, I have also been giving tours of the school.
The feedback we receive afterwards is very rewarding. Alumni of
all decades are amazed with what is happening with their old high
school. And in some ways it most certainly is an old high school
with many of the traditions and history still evident. But in many
other ways we have fully entered into the 21st century.
So, what’s in store for Marquette?
Well, even though we have shown an 80+% increase in enrollment
over the past 9 years, I‘d still like to get the word out to our local
Catholics and “persons of other faiths” that a faith based education
rooted in the Catholic tradition is not only a viable alternative but
continues to meet the spiritual needs of our teenagers.
And, not that I’m looking to retire anytime soon, but before I do start
thinking of my future post Marquette, I want to fulfill one last desire/
dream of mine – that being to get the support to build a state of
the art science lab on top of the existing 1982 wing. In preliminary
diagrams the current media center would remain our technology
lab, the 4 classrooms across from the media center would be used
exclusively as Math classrooms, and above this would be built 4
large labs—one being a chemistry lab, one being a biology lab, one
being a physics lab, and the fourth being an engineering lab. Thus
the 1982 wing would be transformed into the Marquette Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math building.
What do you think of that? It may never happen, but then again,
with the support of all of you, it could become a reality in the next
few years. Wouldn’t that be cool!
From the President My name is David
Bartosiak. I am currently
serving as President of
the Board of Directors
of Marquette Catholic
High School. I have held
leadership positions for
various organizations
over the years; President of the Boys &
Girls Club of Alton, and the Alton-Godfrey
Rotary Club, and Chairman of the Alton
Parks & Recreation Commission. While
great organizations, the opportunity
to serve MCHS, its students and the
Marquette Family has been a truly
rewarding and blessed experience.
As I mention the Marquette Family; I am
not a Marquette grad and I do not have
any children that previously or currently
attended the School, so I am a bit of an
outsider. My daughter Ava, however, will
be a member of the Class of 2023, and
anyone that knows Ava, knows that she
already bleeds Marquette Blue!
People have often asked why I was drawn
to become involved with Marquette. It
is quite simply the uniqueness of the
Marquette Family that caused my interest.
Through college classmates, business
acquaintances and friends, I became
aware of this strong bond that MCHS
alumni have with each other. It is pretty
special, and I am almost jealous that I am
not yet a genuine part of the Marquette
Family.
In conclusion, in the last Graduate newsletter I wrote about some
of the nicknames students at Marquette had acquired. I asked
for feedback with you telling me some of the more unique ones.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get much of a response so I don’t really
have a follow up for you. Oh well, maybe amongst yourselves you
discussed it.
I was relating to someone a couple
weeks ago, that the Marquette Family
is almost like “The Cardinal Way”, until
you’re a part of it, you don’t understand
how special it is; unless you’re a part of
it, you don’t understand how real it is. It is
not just an expression, it is a community
spirit!
If you are ever in the area, stop by for a tour. Encourage your
classmates to have their reunion here! You’ll love it.
I hope that all of the Marquette Family
have a safe and enjoyable summer!
On Explorers,
God Bless,
Michael E. Slaughter ‘74
Principal
David Bartosiak, President
Marquette Catholic High School
Marquette seniors make huge impact with Senior Mission Project
For the past 15 years, the senior class has gone on a service-type mission trip to an out of town location. The
Marquette seniors have gone to Mexico, New Orleans, LA, Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL and worked on
many worthwhile service projects, including Habitat for Humanity.
This year, the Class of 2016 began a new tradition by focusing on how they could make a difference in our local
community through the Alton-area Bucket Brigade, Alton Parks Department, and Riverbend Head Start.
The Bucket Brigade, co-sponsored by Pride, Inc., The Telegraph and Sherwin Williams has been painting homes
for area residents since 1988. The program matches volunteer teams with homeowners who are no longer able
to maintain their homes without assistance. In order to qualify for the program, homes must be one-story, owner
occupied residences. Most of the homeowners that benefit from this program are seniors who simply cannot
handle such a huge job alone. Other recipients are those with physical or financial limitations that prevent them
from doing the work. Volunteer teams complete the painting at no cost to the homeowner.
Dale Neudecker, a Pride, Inc. Board member, created the Bucket Brigade project in 1988. That first year his
volunteer teams painted 23 homes. Since then, the project has grown up to 50 volunteer teams annually and
more than 1380 homes have been painted in River Bend communities.
The Class of 2016 worked for a week in April, scraping, cleaning, power washing and finally painting five different
houses in the Alton-Godfrey area. Several seniors painted the bandstand at Riverview Park and the fences at
Gordon Moore Park. They also helped spread mulch at Haskell Park and along Landmarks Blvd close to the Clark
Bridge access. “We liked the idea of working close to home this year and giving back to our own communities,
said senior Allison Hoefert. “We actually had a lot of fun and met some very nice homeowners.”
Five seniors volunteered throughout the week at Riverbend Head Start as teacher assistants. Their work included
playing with the children as well as assisting with snacks and reading to them. The children at the center made an
impression on the seniors and they didn’t want to leave the children at the end of the week.
In recognition of their
efforts, Mayor Brant Walker
issued a proclamation
declaring May 16-20
“Marquette Catholic High
School Class of 2016
Week”. Paula MattixWand, Campus Minister
at Marquette coordinated
the event for the Marquette
students. “These seniors
did so much work in a short
amount of time. We are
so proud of
what they
accomplished.
We are
definitely
excited about
what can be
accomplished
next year!”
Class Notes
Class of 1985
Dan Fitzgerald and his wife
Stephanie (Perica) announce
the birth of a
daughter Mary,
born March 7,
2016. Mary joins
older siblings,
Katherine, 5
and Daniel 3.
The Fitzgeralds
reside in Godfrey.
Class of 1992
Heather Hope was awarded the
Hometown Heroes Award from
the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club
earlier this year. Hope is the public
relations director for RiverBend
Head Start and Family Services.
She is a veteran with more than
20 years of administrative service
and previously worked as a giving
coordinator for PBS Channel 9 in St.
Louis.
Class of 2002
Patrick Monahan married Krista
Carson on Oct. 17, 2015 in
Kirkwood, MO. Patrick graduated
from the University of Missouri in
2007 and is employed by Krilogy
Financial in St. Louis as Senior
Financial Adviser, Team Lead.
Jason Peipert married Katie Albert
on Oct. 31, 2015 at Ss. Peter
and Paul church in Alton. Jason
is employed as a UPS Service
Provider
Class of 2003
James Schranck and Kelsee Pelot
were married at June 25, 2016 at
St. Ambrose in Godfrey. James is
a Physical Therapist Assistant and
Kelsee will be teaching school in the
Fall. The couple will reside in Alton.
Class of 1997
Please keep Amy Cummins
McNeil’s daughter, Ella, in your
prayers. She is now in remission
after being diagnosed with a
Germ Cell Tumor last October and
endured 5 months of surgeries and
chemotherapy. She has a great risk
of relapse until the 2-year marker, so
please just keep the McNeil family
in your thoughts. www.ellastrongkc.
com
Class of 1998
Kevin Bennett and his wife
Bernadette announce the birth of
a son, James Thomas Robert born
on September 12, 2015 in Peoria,
IL. Older siblings are Lucy (8), Jude
(7), Annalise (5), and Cora (3).
Class of 2001
Kristopher Lakin and his wife
Lindsay announced the birth of a
baby girl, Sloan, born July 16, 2016.
Marquette Alums at the Schranck’s
wedding.
Kate Jourdain and Barry Schranck
(2002) were married at St. Mary’s
Church on Oct 3, 2015. Kate works
for Southern Wine & Spirits and
Barry works for Paychex. The
Schrancks live in Alton.
Class of 2004
Robert Gable and his wife Mallory
announce the birth of their son,
Charles Robert Gable II on Dec. 15,
2015 in St. Louis. He was 5 lbs 10
oz and 18½ inches long.
Class of 2005
Elizabeth Kasten married Justin
Sanderson in May, 2016 in St.
Louis. Elizabeth graduated from
SIU Edwardsville in 2010 and is
currently employed as a teacher at
St. Michael’s of Clayton in St. Louis,
MO.
Cory Kasten and Kaitlyn Cash were
married in Kansas City, Missouri on
March 19, 2016 and are residing
in Austin, Texas. Cory is employed
as Sales Manager at Arrive Logistic
and Kaitlyn is a coordinator for the
March of Dimes fund raising efforts.
Laura Hoefert married Jason
Sandidge on Sept. 26, 2015 at St.
Mary’s. Laura is employed by Wirtz
Beverage.
Tara Zerwas married Jeffrey
Thomas Parker (JT) on Sept. 6,
2015 at St. Ambrose. Tara is a
dental hygienist and works in Irmo,
South Carolina. JT is the South
Carolina Sales Manager for NAPA
Gena Ridolfi married Bradley
Woods on Sept. 19, 2015. Gena
finished her Masters in Health
Administration in Dec. 2015 and
will complete her MBA in 2018.
Gena works at Barnes-Jewish
Hospital as a program specialist
for the graduate medical education
program. The Woods reside in
Alton.
Lynn Cordes married Joe Lanza
on June 27, 2015 at Sts. Peter
and Paul Church in Alton. Lynn
received her undergraduate (2008)
and Masters degrees (2010) in
Nutrition from SIU Carbondale. She
is employed as a Clinical Dietitian
at Harrison Medical in Bremerton,
Washington. The Lanzas reside in
Poulsbo, Washington, a suburb of
Seattle.
Class of 2006
Kelsie Carrow Watson graduated
with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice,
Family Nurse Practitioner specialty
in May, 2016. Dr. Watson is married
to Dr. Dan Watson MD. Her practice
will be primary, preventative health
care in the Minneapolis, Minnesota
community.
Dan Bristow married Caitlin
Murdoch on October 24th, 2015 in
Naples, Florida. Dan graduated from
St. Louis University School of Law in
May 2014. They reside in Chicago.
Patrick Moore married Marissa
Koller on Oct. 3, 2015 in St.
Genevieve, MO. Pat graduated from
Quincy University with a bachelor
of Science in Business Marketing.
He is currently employed at New
Balance Athletic Footwear, Inc in
Sunset Hills, MO. He is also the
head coach for the Marquette boy’s
golf team.
Caitlin Heitz is engaged to marry
John Stutz on May 27, 2017 at
Our Lady Queen of Peace. Caitlin
graduated from SIU Carbondale
and is a middle school teacher at
Our Lady Queen of Peace School in
Bethalto.
Katie Blumberg married Tyler
Admire ( Class of 2004) in April
of 2016. Katie teaches at Our Lady
Queen of Peace School and Tyler
works in the insurance business.
The Admires live in Prairietown,IL.
James Rogalsky and his wife
Lauren Pattan announce the birth of
a daughter born in October, 2015.
Jennifer Meckles is working as
a reporter and anchorwoman for
NBC Channel 5 KSDK-TV in St.
Louis. Jennifer graduated from the
Journalism School at the University
of Missouri-Columbia and started
her career in Knoxville, TN at WBIRTV. Jennifer co-hosted the Marquette
auction this year with fellow Channel
5 affiliate, weatherman Mike Roberts.
We appreciate their service.
Class of 2007
Stephen Estes is working as a
missionary for Life Teen Ministries in
Dahlonega, GA. He is a base team
leader working with teens in camp
ministry and spiritual formation.
Stephen would appreciate financial
support of his ministry. Please go
to https://donate.lifeteen.com/
stephenestes to hear his story and
help if you can.
Megan Hamilton married Chris
Tite on Oct. 17, 2015 in Wood
River. Megan graduated from the
Nursing program at Lewis and Clark
Community College in 2013 and
McKendree University in Spring of
2015 with a BSN. She is employed
at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center
as a Nurse.
Class of 2010
Cecil Brimmage is engaged to
marry Rebekah Seevers on May 27,
2017 at Lewis and Clark Community
College in Godfrey. Cecil played
football for Illinois College and
graduated with a degree in Exercise
Science.
Pictured here Jennifer Meckles with
Karen and Mike Roberts.
Michael Friedel was ordained as a
transitional deacon on Friday, April
1, 2016. He has been assigned
to Holy Family Catholic Church in
Decatur for the summer. Michael
is a student at the North American
College in Rome. We pray that
Deacon Friedel will be ordained to
the priesthood next spring.
Kara Kruse married Ryan Govreau
on April 20, 2016. Kara is a speech
pathologist at Calhoun nursing and
rehab.
Stephanie Winchester married
Mike Quinn in June of 2015.
Class of 2009
Class of 2008
Christina Claywell is engaged to
marry Jacob Wengert on August 13,
2016 at St. Mary’s in Alton. Christina
graduated from Logan University
with a Doctor of Chiropractic
Degree. She is the owner of The
Chiropractic Wellness Connection in
Glen Carbon, IL.
Class of 2013
Jake Coddington is playing
basketball for Division 1 Ole Miss in
Oxford, Mississippi. Jake attended
Three Rivers Community College
in Poplar Bluff, MO for 2 years
before he decided to take a chance
and walk-on the team at Ole Miss.
“It’s been a good fit,” Coddington
said to the Advantage newspaper.
“Ever since I was little I wanted
to play at this level. I wanted to
go to Ole Miss and it worked out
for me. The Rebels saw me play
and had a spot for me.” Jake said
playing at Ole Miss is strictly first
class. “There aren’t any more 5 or
6 hour bus rides,”, he said. “Now
we fly everywhere we go.” When
Jake is not playing basketball, he is
studying accountancy at Ole Miss.
Students for Soldiers group at Marquette
Carmen Serio has taught at
Marquette for 43 years. He has
held several roles at the school
including Campus Minister, Retreat
coordinator, Theology Department
head, and maintenance coordinator
throughout his career.
All of these roles have been very
important to him but his most recent
role really hits home.
In 2004, at the urging of several
MCHS students, Carmen started a
group at Marquette called Students
for Soldiers. This group meets
throughout the school year and
prays for Marquette alums and
friends who are active in the military.
“My son Pat was in the military and
I would send packages to him. He
asked me if I could send enough
for the others too and that made
me realize how much it means to
these guys to see that people are
thinking about them. When Katie Hill
(Class of 2007) and other students
suggested we start the group, it was
a no brainer,” Carmen Serio said.
For the past 3 years, Students for
Soldiers coordinated a drive for
supplies to send overseas. They
collected toiletries, snacks, phone
cards and other items to send to the
soldiers.
party and was trying to think of
something I could do to help others.
I decided to have everyone bring
something that would help with the
supply drive Students for Soldiers at
Marquette, “she said.
Serio and his group have
collaborated with The Military
Support Ministry Group of Alton
on a few activities. In November,
they held a Rosary Walk to raise
awareness of Veterans suicide. The
suicide rate among veterans is triple
that of other Americans.
Once a month there is a Military
Mass in honor of all Military in
the area. This Mass is held at Ss.
Peter & Paul in Alton on the 3rd
Wednesday of the month and all
are always welcome. Janice Dunn
Dunphy and Pennie Destefano
Wisnasky (both from the class
of 1983) are also involved in this
group.
One of the main reasons “Students
for Soldiers” really hits home is
because Carmen’s grandson,
Anthony, is now in active duty
with the Army. Anthony Serio is a
2014 Marquette graduate and was
ready to give back as soon as he
graduated.
Sergeant Silkwood has recently
been recognized for saving a fellow
Marine from committing suicide and
has decided to make this his life’s
work. He intends to aid people in
learning coping techniques to move
past the stressors that cause these
feelings in fellow soldiers. Mr. Serio
sees this as a wonderful success
story about a Marquette alum. He
stays in touch with many Marquette
alums who are serving in the military
and wanted to give back as much
as he could.
Mr. Serio is looking for the names
and addresses of other Marquette
alums who are actively serving in
the military. He is also looking for
the names and graduation dates
of all Marquette alums who have
served in the military throughout the
history of Marquette (1927).
Please contact Carmen at cserio@
marquettecatholic.org or 618-5702599 for more information or to
send in names.
Here are a few photos of those who
are serving in the military.
(We know we have many more
alums serving at present. We want
to stay in touch so please send Mr.
Serio your information.)
Some of the items are taken to
Lambert Airport in St. Louis where
they can be given out at the USO.
Rachel Heinz (then 7th grader at St.
Ambrose) helped with the supply
drive this year with a great birthday
party idea. “I was having a birthday
Carmen Serio and Rachel Heinz
Another Anthony, Anthony
Silkwood, Marquette Class of
2011, is serving in the Marines at
present. Silkwood is with the 24th
Marine Expeditionary Unit as a Tank
Commander in the Middle East.
Class of 1992 - Kevin Groppel –
Major in the Army restationed in TX
Class of 1996 - John Leach- US
Coast Guard in Alaska
(Cont. next page)
STUDENTS FOR SOLDIERS (Cont.)
Class of 2008 - Jared Zerwas (at right)
is a marine stationed at the Naval
Air Station Joint Service Base New
Orleans.
Class of 2012 Gordon Martinez US Coastguard
Class of 2011 - Anthony SilkwoodMarines Camp Lejuene, North Carolina
Class of 2012 - Andrew
McDermott- Army
Andrew with fiance’
Kirsten Pastoriza,
(Class of 2013)
Congratulations to these 3rd and 4th generation
graduates from the Marquette Class of 2016
Front row (l to r): Laura Moore, Tommy Morrissey, Dylan Hamm,
Nick McCune, Hayden Halm, Sam Dooling, Emily Holden Back row:
Elaina Gable, Maddie Joehl, Natalie Halliday, Caitlyn Hanlon, Caroline
Warren, Allison Hoefert, Megan Grove
Class of 2014 Anthony Serio - Army Ft. Carsen in Colorado
Springs
Anthony with
Carmen Serio
Congratulations to the
Prom King and Queen
Nick Berkenbile, from Our
Lady Queen of Peace, son of
David and Cathy Berkenbile of
Edwardsville and Katie Ditman
from Evangelical School,
daughter of Stephen and Sandra
Ditman of Godfrey
From the Development Office
2016 John Rogers
Explorer Classic Golf Tournament
You are invited to participate in the
October 7, 2016
Marquette Catholic
High School
Spencer T. Olin Golf Course – An Arnold Palmer Design
8:00 am ($150) and 1:00 pm ($180) shotgun starts
2016
Come join us for a fun day with Marquette alumni and
supporters! Registration fees for morning golfers include green
fees, gift, breakfast and lunch. Registration fees for afternoon
golfers include green fees, gift, lunch and dinner. Registration
can be completed and paid at www.marquettecatholic.org/
golfclassic.
Save the Date!!
Explorer Club Trivia Night
Saturday, February 11, 2017
(MCHS Gymnasium)
Explorer Club Annual Dinner Auction
Saturday, March 25, 2017
(Lewis & Clark Comm. College Commons)
John Rogers
EXPLORER CLASSIC
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016
SPENCER T. OLIN GOLF COURSE
ALTON, ILLINOIS
Mega Raffle -- $50,000!!!
We are giving away a total of $62,000 in cash prizes for our annual Mega Raffle! The drawing for the
$50,000 winner will be held at the Homecoming Block Party on 9/24/16 at the Alton Knights of
Columbus. Join us for a fun night with food, friends, drinks and great music! You can purchase tickets in
the Development Office at school or online at www.marquettecatholic.org/megaraffle.
News from the Athletic Office
It was a great year for Marquette Sports says Marquette Athletic Director, Jack Holmes.
Beginning with fall sports, the football
team qualified for the playoffs, boys
soccer won their Regional, girls’ tennis
advanced 3 girls to the state tournament
(Shelby Jones, Laura Moore and Elena
Gable), the boys’ golf team qualified for
the state tournament in Bloomington and
Carlee Cronin was the one member of
the girls’ golf team to qualify for the state
tournament in Decatur. This was Carlee’s
2nd consecutive state trip. Cross Country
team member, senior Natalie Halliday,
advanced to the Sectional Cross country
meet. Marquette was the best represented school of the Springfield Diocese high schools at the Fall Rosary Rally
held at St. Teresa High School in Decatur.
The winter sports season did not disappoint. The boys’ basketball team won their Regional at Dupo and lost in a
very close game in the Sectional to the team that finished 2nd in the state tournament. Senior basketball player,
Shandon Boone was chosen as the Exchange Club of Alton’s player
of the year. He followed in the footsteps of Deion Lavender (2014),
Nick Certa (2003 and 2004), Michelle Beiermann (2000), Kendra
Snyder (1999),Tony Certa (1998), Erica Oge (1995), Amy Gernigan
(1994), Brad Bohannon (1992) and Steve Mason (1998). Shandon
also scored 33 points in the Illinois Coaches Association All Star
game and was voted most valuable player in this game. Marquette
also won the “Sportsmanship” Award for girls’ basketball at the
banquet. The Dance Team placed 5th in the Class A Jazz IDTA state
competition.
Marquette was well represented at the Catholics for Christ program
in March at Sacred Heart-Griffon High School in Springfield. Each
Catholic High School in the Springfield Diocese was asked to bring
their senior athletes and parents and coaches, and to have one
athlete and one coach give witness about their faith and how it
relates to sports. We were the best represented school at the event
and Head football coach, Darrell Angleton and basketball/football
player, Trey Aguirre, were our speakers.
The girls’ soccer team won their Regional
and Sectional and advanced to the 1A
state tournament in May at Naperville.
The team won third place. The boys’
tennis team had a winning record and
junior, Jonathon Claywell, advanced
to the state tournament. Softball and
baseball were unable to advance past
the regional. Coach Mike Brooks did an
outstanding job with the track team, as
he put together a good sized squad of
boys and girls.
In Memoriam
ALUMNI
John Joseph Ulrich
6/4/14 Jean Langen
6/19/16
Ed Boerner
3/27/16
Carol Carey McCoy
4/7/16
Carlos Griffon
12/27/15 Sally Hoefert 11/15/15
Harold Thomeczek
11/22/15
Rose Marie Walters Zaidan 5/24/16
Jeanne Marie Eubanks
9/30/14
Donald Funk
2/22/16 Ron Wisnasky Sr.
5/15/16
Francine Myers
1/9/16
Sr. M. Cecilianne Duello OP 2/2/16
David Huber
3/9/16
Mary Ellen Schwaab 4/7/16
Mary Jennings Sackman
4/19/16
Mark Harrawood4/21/16
Christopher “ Rocky” Phelps 3/16/16
Anna Marie Berry
9/21/15
Monica Goetten Brennan 7/2/16
Wayman Lockhart
3/14/16
Zack Hunter 4/17/16
Class of 1935
Class of 1941
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Class of 1944
Class of 1947
Class of 1948
Class of 1951
Class of 1951
Class of 1952
Class of 1953
Class of 1954
Class of 1954
Class of 1958
Class of 1961
Class of 1967
Class of 1978
Class of 1978
Class of 1980
Class of 1982
Class of 1981
Class of 1994
Class of 2017
Friends of Marquette:
Sam Massalone
Ken Zuellig Margaret Monroe Phyllis Joehl Joseph Mancewicz John “Jack” Terlisiner Marge Pohlman Kathryn Mathews Betty Fortschneider Tarrant Scoggins Velma Adams
Rev. Monsignor Virgil Mank Ann Tudor
Nov. 26, 2015
Jan. 4, 2016
Jan. 10, 2016
Feb. 20, 2016
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April 30, 2016
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May 26, 2016
June 23, 2016
June 28, 2016
July 4, 2016
MCHS students wore
wristbands to promote
organ donation after
Zack’s funeral.” These
were donated by Mid
America Transplant
Center of St. Louis.
Ken Zuellig and his
daughter Rachel at one
of the many Marquette
events he attended.
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Class Reunions
Class of 1956 - is planning a 60th reunion Aug. 5-6.,
with a get-together at Tony’s downtown Friday 7:0010:30, a tour of Marquette Saturday at 5:00, followed
by hospitality and dinner from 6:00-11:00 in the
Marquette Commons. For more information contact
Charlie Crivello ccriv@charter.net.
Class of 1961 - Is planning their 55th reunion for the
weekend of Oct. 4 and 5, 2016. Oct. 4 is a gathering
at the home of Jim McPike and Oct. 5 is a dinner at
Pere Marquette State Park. Other activities are being
discussed. Please contact Carolyn Holt at 618-4662885 or sibemom6@aol.com
Class of 1966 - Had a reunion on June 25, 2016 at
Marquette.
CLASS OF 1966
Class of 1974 - had
a 60th birthday party
at Marquette on July
2, 2016. The girls
had a special treat
running into Coach
DeCourcey while in
Grafton.
Class of 1976 - had a reunion on July 2, 2016 at Mac’s
Downtown Alton (Pictures and information)
Class of 1981- is planning a reunion for August 13,
2016 at Marquette. Please contact Jeanne Hoefert at
jhoefert2@yahoo.com
Class of 1996 - July 9, 2016 - Had Picnic and tour of
the school.
Class of 2006 - will have their 10 year reunion on
Sept. 24, 2016-MCHS homecoming weekend (time still
not confirmed) at Old Bakery Beer Company. Please
join MCHS Class of 2006 Facebook group for details or
email kelsie.a.watson@gmail.com.