Lights on at McDonell Central High and Notre Dame Middle School

Chippewa Area
Catholic Schools
www.cacs.k12.wi.us
McDonell Central Catholic High
9–12
Notre Dame Middle
7–8
Holy Ghost Elementary
4–6
St. Charles Borromeo Primary,
Childcare, BB4C, 3Pre-K– 3
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Ne ws for McDonell High School Alumni and Friends ✎ Chippe wa Area Catholic Schools
Thanks to the Facility Committee and volunteer electricians
who worked on the lighting project: Tony Thornton,
<strong>Lights</strong> on at McDonell Central High and
Notre Dame Middle School
THANK YOU to all who donated to the
Chippewa Area Catholic Schools “We Belong to
Christ” capital campaign. The first phase of that
campaign was to replace the original boiler with a
new energy-efficient one – and that was completed
in the Fall of 2009. The second phase was to update
the lighting in the gymnasium and commons area at
McDonell High School. Early in September, the new
lights were installed. Our students and athletes are
now enjoying the benefits of brighter lights, and our
budget is enjoying the energy savings. Your generosity
is truly appreciated.
The generosity of our supporters continues to
bless our schools and our students. Many thanks
goes out to Tony Kovach and his company, Access
Security, for a generous donation which allowed us
to put in a much needed security system and an
automated clock-bell-public address system.
Another donor gifted us the money to put in more
efficient toilets, installed by volunteer John Redinger,
in the boys bathroom at McDonell. This summer
also saw the installation of a new, convection oven in
the kitchen at McDonell, and a new floor in the
teacher’s lounge, again all accomplished with the
generosity of our donors and volunteers.
Technology did not get ignored either this summer.
Holy Ghost students are now enjoying a brand
new computer lab, including 10 new laptops, bringing
the total in their lab to 19.
We are now proud to offer the latest and greatest
CAD (computer-aided design) program to our
students at McDonell. Upgrades were also made to
Pete Sedarski, Bob Sworski, Roland Shaurette, Randy
Nelson, Erv Rubenzer, Joe See and others!
Joe See, class of 1974, lends a hand to B & B Electric.
Volunteers worked during the day and at night to make the
project move quickly. All lights were installed in time for the
first volleyball match of the season vs Regis! (And we
won!)
the library at the McDonell/Notre Dame building. Everyone
is very excited and we are very blessed with these generous
gifts of time and treasure.
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2 ALL - SCHOOL NEWS
I
From the Dean Very Rev. Donald Bauer
t seems incredible that the summer is coming to a
close and that another school year has begun. Perhaps this
swift passing of time has to do with activity in bringing to
the Chippewa Area Catholic Schools a new leader at the
helm, and a new principal for Notre Dame/McDonell. Both
individuals hired during the summer are trying to accomplish
their double booking of meetings. The schools will
seem all too strange to them with students walking through
the doors and an entirely different, but greatly desired and
anticipated, school year beginning. I know that Principal,
Br. Roger Betzold, is someone who thrives on being with the
students. I know Dr Ronnander
loves students also.
I want to re-encourage our
readers of being active in your
parishes, an activity essential for a
vibrant spiritual life centered
around the Blessed Sacrament. I say
this with more concern than ever as
the summer brought to mind news I had known but was set
in a different perspective. While visiting parishioners at the
hospital I had an opportunity to talk to a priest who was the
chaplain at the hospital. He and I are aware of the
decline in Mass attendance, but there was something
else which was very disturbing. People would come
to the hospital in serious conditions, along with their
families, who were alumni from various Catholic
Schools. These individuals, at a time when grace is
most important, were admitting that since they graduated
from their Catholic High School, they basically
dropped out of the practice of their faith. I hope that
before it is too late, that all would live the faith taught them
and witnessed in the Catholic Schools. ■
Photos by:
Deanna
Suilmann
Sophomore,
Chris Suilmann Attains
Rank of Eagle Scout
Sophomore, Chris
Suilmann built benches
and placed them along
the trail that he carved
out of the Goldsmith
Preserve.
Christopher Suilmann, McDonell sophomore,
recently completed his Eagle scout service project as one
of the requirements for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Chris' project was to establish a nature trail in the
Goldsmith Preserve, a neglected piece of city property.
He planned, organized, and lead the work required to
remove trash and garbage, marked and cut down dead
and dying trees, laid out and mowed a trail, and built and
placed benches for the public to enjoy the area.
The Goldsmith Preserve is on the east side of
Duncan Creek directly downhill from old McDonell
Memorial. Chris invites you to stop and spend a few
minutes in this peaceful setting. (Chris is a Life Scout in
BSA Troop 13 in Chippewa Falls.)

Welcome NewFaculty and Staff
ALL - SCHOOL NEWS 3
NAME:
SCHOOL:
GRADE:
Mrs. Heather Kurth
St. Charles Primary
4-year-old kindergarten and
Early Childcare
NAME:
SCHOOL:
GRADE:
Mrs. Kathy Briggs
Notre Dame Middle
Administrative Assistant
Heather Kurth grew up in Chippewa Falls, and attended
Holy Ghost until fifth grade. She attended UW-Stout and
obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
(birth to third grade) in 2000. Heather furthered her education
by attending UW-River Falls and received certification
for grades 4 - 6. Heather and her husband have been
married for nine years and live in Hammond, WI along with their two cats Lucky
and Comet and newest addition is a dachshund-jack russell terrier named Sophie.
“I enjoy teaching because you get to see the ‘lightbulbs’ go off everyday. I am
also excited about coming to CACS because it is my hometown and it gives me
the opportunity to get back to the roots of my degree.”
NAME:
SCHOOLS:
GRADE:
Mr. Mike Kamrowski
St. Charles Primary and Holy Ghost
K-1st Reading Specialist, 4th grade Math
Mike Kamrowski graduated from the Gale-Ettrick-
Trempealeau High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree
from UW-La Crosse in 2004. Mike has worked at Holy
Family Catholic School in Arcadia as a middle school
teacher and continues to work part-time as a tutor at Sylvan
Learning Center in Eau Claire. Mike and his wife Erin have
two children Noah 3, Emily 1 1/2, with baby number three
arriving in the spring. Mike has also enjoyed coaching youth little league and junior
varsity baseball for the past nine years. Mike states, “I believe I was called to
be a teacher by God. I love working with children and seeing their looks of enjoyment
upon learning something new or in achieving a task they never thought they
could accomplish. Although Chippewa Falls and CACS is new to me I have
already felt a sense of welcome, and friendliness that makes me feel right at
home.”
NAME:
SCHOOL:
GRADE:
Mrs. Erin Klapatauskas
Holy Ghost Elementary
6th grade
Erin Klapatauskas was raised in Little Chute, WI (a small
town between Green Bay and Appleton). Erin graduated
from UW-Milwaukee in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Elementary Education and certified in grades 1-8, with
minors in Social Studies and Mathematics. Erin and her
husband live in Thorp and will celebrate their second
anniversary in October. Erin taught at St. Paul’s Catholic
School in Wrightstown, WI and states, “The aspect about teaching in a
parochial school that I enjoy the most is being able to share my faith and discuss
my Catholic values with my students and to help them understand and
express their faith.”
Kathy Briggs was raised in Chippewa Falls and is a 1983
McDonell graduate. Kathy has an Associate Degree from
the Chippewa Valley Technical College and enjoys being
here. “I have gone through Catholic Education since first
grade (Holy Ghost and then McDonell) and we have sent
our children through CACS. It is nice to be involved in a
system that I am familiar with, believe in and enjoy being a part of.”
NAME:
SCHOOL:
GRADE:
Mr. Karl Greenfield
Notre Dame Middle and McDonell High
7-12 Choral
Karl Greenfield was born in Rockford, IL and grew up in
Waupaca, WI. Karl graduated this May with degrees in
Choral Music Education and General Music Education
from UW-Stevens Point. Karl will also be teaching some
PE and coordinating the McDonell House System this year.
He and his wife, Jaime (married in August) just moved to
the Chippewa Falls area and already love it here. "I was welcomed with open
arms by the CACS community and I know that I can expect great things to happen
this year."
NAME:
SCHOOL:
GRADE:
Mrs. Beth Smith
McDonell High
9-12 Spanish
Beth Smith grew up in Bemidji, MN. Beth is a graduate of
Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and has done graduate
work at UW-Eau Claire. Her husband Carter is a
Spanish professor at UWEC and together they have a son,
Gabriel. Spanish is a large part of Beth’s life outside of
school. She has spent a lot of time in various Spanishspeaking
countries and looks forward to sharing those
experiences with her students and inspiring them to use their language and culture
skills outside the classroom as well. Beth states, “I am really glad to be at
McDonell this year! With the start of the new school year I have been touched by
the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff and students.”
The Mack Messenger is published three times a year by the Chippewa Area Catholic Schools.
Any comments or questions should be directed to:
Chippewa Area Catholic Schools, Development and Alumni Relations Office,
1316 Bel Air Boulevard, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
TEL: (715) 723-0538 FAX: (715) 723-1501 EML: MackMessenger@cacs.k12.wi.us
Dr. Chad Ronnander, President, Chippewa Area Catholic Schools
(Very Rev.) Donald Bauer, Dean, Chippewa Falls Deanery
Jenny Schafer, Director of Development | Cathy Greenseth, Director of Public Relations

4 ALUMNI NEWS
Fall is
absolutely
my favorite
season of the
year. The crispness in the air, seeing
school buses on the road again, football
games, apple pie, the beautiful colors in
the trees, Oktoberfest, etc… what is
there to not like about Fall All of the
seasons are wonderous gifts from God,
but Fall is truly the most spectacular to
me.
With Fall comes our Annual Giving
campaign – “One Day.” In “One Day”, a
child can learn the value of a Christ-centered
life. In “One Day”, a child can be
inspired to rise up to God’s challenge for
him or her to live up to the vision He has
created for them. “One Day” makes a
difference in our community and “One
Day” makes a difference for our students.
This campaign is our most important
fundraiser for the Chippewa Area
Catholic Schools. We use these funds to
supplement our income from tuition and
our parishes to balance our budget.
Everyone is aware of the tough economic
times our country and our community
are facing. We all have decisions to
make regarding where our money is
spent and I can not think of a better
place than Catholic education. “One
Day” may be more than one family can
afford – but more than a child can afford
to miss.
Development & Alumni Relations
Jenny Schafer, Director
I am asking for your support of our
Annual giving campaign to help support
our students and families in need of
assistance. The Chippewa Area Catholic
Schools have not been immune to the
economic crisis in our country as more
and more of our families are requesting
student tuition assistance than ever
before. Twenty percent of our students
received reduced tuition during the
2008/09 school year, and the numbers
that have requested assistance for this
upcoming year is closer to 25%.
It only takes $25 per school day to
provide a high quality Catholic education
to our students. Please prayerfully
consider giving a gift of “One Day”, or
perhaps even one week of Catholic education
to a young person so that they can
come to know Christ more fully in their
lives. The dividends that our students
receive from their Christ based education
last a lifetime.
God Bless you and your families this
Fall. Enjoy the beautiful weather and I
look forward to seeing you at the
Homecoming Football game on Friday,
September 25th and then again on
Saturday night, the 26th, at the “Spirit of
the Macks” silent/live auction event.
This is the day that the Lord has
made! Let us all make the most of each
and every day that has been given to us
– each day is a blessing. ■
Craft Country Expo ‘09
25th Annual Craft Show
Saturday, November 21, 2009 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
McDonell Central Catholic High School
$1 admission to over 85 exhibitors, along with the
opportunity to win a door prize. This event is sponsored by
the McDonell Alumni Association. Lunch is also available.
HELP US GO GREEN!
DID YOU KNOW you could read the latest issue of the Mack
Messenger online on the alumni page at cacs.k12.wi.us/alumni
or receive it via e-mail by signing up Just e-mail us at
mackmesssenger@cacs.k12.wi.us
DID YOU KNOW You could make a donation to our schools on our
website and save postage
Go to www.cacs.k12.wi.us/development and help make a difference of
“One Day” with your donation.
CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK!
Network with other McDonell Alumni and find out all the social happenings.
Search under McDonell High School for the Alumni group.
IMPORTANT DATES!
SPAGHETTI SPECTACULAR Sunday, November 1
at McDonell High School, view Packers vs Vikings game on the big
screen, raffle of student and staff theme baskets AND GREAT FOOD!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
at McDonell High School
Fabulous food, big cash raffle, casino games
and music. Order your raffle ticket at:
cacs.k12.wi.us/development.html
ANNUAL ALUMNI BANQUET
NEW LOCATION – NEW DATE
Saturday, March 27th at the old McDonell Memorial
now known as The Heyde Center for the Arts. Watch for more
information. (This replaces the May banquet)
CACS Alumni and
Family Reception
McDonell Central Catholic High School Commons
To enjoy music, food and fellowship, please RSVP with
Barb Gale at 715.723.0538, ext. 301 or
barbgale@cacs.k12.wi.us by Friday, Nov. 20.
Parents, Staff, Alumni, & Friends of
the Chippewa Area Catholic Schools
are cordially invited to attend the
Christmas Reception on
Saturday, December 5, 2009
5-8 p.m.

MCDONELL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 5
Macks Fall Sports Calendar
MACKS Football
SEPT. 12 PARK FALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 PM
SEPT. 18 AT AUBURNDALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
SEPT. 25 PITTSVILLE (HOMECOMING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
OCT. 02 AT PHILLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
OCT. 09 STRATFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
OCT. 16 AT MARATHON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
OCT. 22 AT REGIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM
McDonell/Regis Soccer
SEPT. 12 AT AMERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 PM
SEPT. 14 PACELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 PM
SEPT. 17 AT EAGLE RIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 PM
SEPT. 19 AT SPARTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 PM
SEPT. 21 COLUMBUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 PM
SEPT. 24 AQUINAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 PM
SEPT. 28 AT WVL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM
OCT. 01 NORTHLAND LUTHERAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 PM
OCT. 03 AT OSCEOLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM
OCT. 05 AT NEWMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 PM
OCT. 08 AT PACELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 PM
OCT. 15, 17 REGIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA
OCT. 22, 24 SECTIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA
OCT. 29, 30, 31 STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA
MACKS Volleyball
SEPT. 12 DEBBIE ROESLER MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT . . . . .9:00 AM
SEPT. 15 AT ALTOONA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00/7:30 PM
SEPT. 17 AT STANLEY-BOYD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00/7:30 PM
SEPT. 19 AT NEWMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 AM
SEPT. 22 CADOTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00/7:30 PM
SEPT. 24 AT GILMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00/7:30 PM
OCT. 01 OSSEO-FAIRCHILD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00/7:30 PM
OCT. 03 AT FALL CREEK INVITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 AM
OCT. 06 AT THORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00/7:30 PM
OCT. 13 OR 15 CONFERENCE PLAYOFF WEST SIDE . . . . . . . .6:00/7:30 PM
OCT. 17 AT RIB LAKE TOURNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 AM
OCT. 20 & 23 REGIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
OCT. 24 REGIONAL FINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
OCT. 29 & 30 SECTIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA
NOV. 06 & 07 STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA
All schedules are subject to change. For the
most current schedule check the CACS
website: www.cacs.k12.wi.us/sportshs.html
MACKS Cross Country
SEPT. 10 AT STANLEY INVITATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:15 PM
SEPT. 15 AT RICE LAKE INVITATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:15 PM
SEPT. 22 AT CADOTT INVITATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 PM
OCT. 01 AT OSSEO-FAIRCHILD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:45 PM
OCT. 10 AT EC MEMORIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM
OCT. 17 CLOVERBELT CONFERENCE MEET . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 AM
OCT. 24 SECTIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA
OCT. 31 STATE AT WISCONSIN RAPIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA
Chi-Hi/McDonell Girls Swimming
SEPT. 10 at Menomonie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM
SEPT. 17 River Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM
SEPT. 19 Invitational at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 PM
SEPT. 24 at Rice Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM
SEPT. 26 at EC North - invite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30 PM
OCT. 01 EC North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM
OCT. 03 at Simley - Invite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 AM
OCT. 15 at Hudson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM
OCT. 20 EC Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM
OCT. 31 Big Rivers Conference Tourney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM
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raised be Jesus
Christ! (Your response:
“Now and Forever!”) I
am so happy to be a part
of the Chippewa community.
Everyone has been
so kind – and patient. I
have settled in almost
completely. The mess that now sits atop my
desk has nothing to do with the fact that I
just moved here a little over a month ago
from Rome.
As I have just completed my first year as
a priest, and as my second year has begun in
the “Year of the Priest”, I thought that I would
tell you about my year, this great vocation,
and how good God is.
People often ask me, “So when did you
know that you would become a priest” To
this question, I have two answers, and I toggle
between the two of them depending on
whether or not I think the one will scandalize
the inquirer. The slightly more shocking
answer is, “On my ordination day.” The mis-
McDonell/Notre Dame Chaplain - Fr. Justin Kizewski
guided search for mathematical
certainty does not work in relationships,
whether between two
human persons or between God
and man. It was faith (the substance
of which is of a much
greater certainty), guided and confirmed
by the many human capacities
of more people than just myself, that led
me to ordination. Since my ordination day, I
have witnessed the victory of the Holy Spirit
in the lives of people in the confessional, I
have fed with the Body and Blood of Christ
the People of God, and I have spent the year
thinking about what it means to say that God
is three and one (in finishing my degree in
Rome) – the whole while watching myself
grow into a vocation and being reminded
that this is who God has meant me to be from
all eternity. Not a bad first year!
The other answer that I give is, “in high
school”. It was in high school that I realized,
with the help of teachers, that this Catholic
faith is true. In addition, I saw a priest who
was happy in what he was doing and who
carried with him the tangible quality of being
in love with Christ, and it was contagious.
I look forward to teaching in the high
school, in part, because it was in high school
that I discovered the face of Jesus. It is my
prayer that I will be able to hand on what I
have received so far, please pray for me.
Father Justin Kizewski, Chaplain
Football Mania Ticket winners
McDonell Athletic Boosters started a new fundraiser last year to help raise the
$65,000 funds needed annually to support the high school athletic program.
Tickets sold has winners for all 17 weeks of the football season.
All sold tickets have been activated, and those who purchased tickets can
track their results at www.charitymania.com by inserting their ticket number on
the website home page. Since the athletic boosters do not possess all 4960 tickets
in their “deck”, please remember that the six weekly winners won’t all come
from our local sales. However, this year the Booster Club will guarantee at least
four weekly winners generated from our ticket sales by supplementing the “winners”
list with random drawings of $25 each for any particular week where we
have less than 4 winners from our ticket sales. Odds of winning remain at 1 in
48. Weekly winners will be posted on our website at
www.cacs.k12.wi.us/athboost.html each Tuesday, and a check/letter will be
sent out to the winners that same week.

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6 CHIPPEWA AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS
Message from
the President
Dr. Chad Ronnander
y first summer as the
Chippewa Area Catholic Schools
president was a beautiful experience.
It has been an honor for me
and my family to join a school system
blessed with such an abundance of Christian community
spirit and hard-working, talented people – faculty,
staff, parents, parishioners, and pastors – who care
passionately about Catholic education and our schools.
We have accomplished a lot together this summer,
and as I write (on August 21), we are preparing for the
arrival of our students on September 1. We look forward
to that. Their academic and spiritual growth is
the truest measure of our efforts.
The list of this past summer’s highlights is a long
one. We began by hiring Brother Roger Betzold as high
school/middle school principal, a Christian Brother
whose great experience, faith, and work ethic is already
making a positive impact. Four strong teachers have
joined our faculty and we also have a smart new middle
school secretary.
We also have a fine new chaplain, Father Justin
Kizewski. We have installed a new academic counseling
program for grades 7-12, along with thorough marketing
and recruitment programs that will increase enrollment.
We have also introduced useful new technologies:
a state-of-the-art CAD (computer-aided design)
program that will serve 50 students this year, a new
computer laboratory at Holy Ghost, a modern electron-
CHIPPEWA AREA
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
(CACS)
ic security system at McDonell/Notre Dame,
and an automated clock-bell-public address
system, which our secretaries sure were happy
to see. The parking lot lines are freshly
repainted. By the end of September, there will
be new lights in the McDonell/Notre Dame gymnasium
and commons, which will make our school both
brighter and more energy efficient, saving us thousands
of dollars a year.
None of these things would have been possible
without the support of alumni, parents, and others who
have given generously of their time, talent, and treasure.
You all have our deepest and most prayerful
thanks, and you know that the students will also appreciate
these gifts. If space allowed, I would thank you all
individually.
The Lord’s work is never done, and neither is ours.
I hope to serve the Chippewa Area Catholic Schools for
many years to come. As our attention turns toward the
real work of the schools – teaching, learning, praying,
and playing together – we will also be planning for next
summer. One improvement on our wish list is to provide
handicapped & short-term parking at the main
McDonell/Notre Dame entrance, and to beautify the
entrance. Go Macks!
Always in Christ,
Dr. Chad Ronnander, President
Chippewa Area Catholic Schools
Wish List
SEW AND SOW
A new club forming at McDonell this year is Sew and Sow.
Madame Carlson, our French teacher, started this club with
the goal of students using their talents of sewing to help those
in the community who could benefit from receiving a blanket
or quilt. The group, because they are new, are looking for good
quality sewing machines, notions and fabric. Tools for cutting
the fabric such as rotary cutters, $20 and cutting mats,
$25 would also be helpful.
TURTLE KIDDY BUS
Our childcare center expanded to accept two-year-old children
last year. As a result we need suitable equipment to transport
several of them on different outings that is safe, secure
and easier for people to handle. Turtle Kiddy Bus seats 6 and
can run close to $2500 each. A four-person multi-child
stroller is $600 each and would be helpful to have two.
ONE TON 10 PASSENGER VAN
To use for transporting students for service projects and sporting
events.
FLAT SCREEN MONITORS
Energy efficient flat screen monitors will replace the 40 monitors
currently in the McDonell/Notre Dame library. Cost is
approximately $100 each.
Thank you for your consideration. Every gift counts! If you
have any questions or would like to offer additional
assistance, please contact Jenny Schafer in the Development
office at 715-723-0538 ext 306 or at:
jenniferschafer@cacs.k12.wi.us
Students Receive National Recognition
McDonell Central Catholic High School
won second place in the nationally sponsored
ScenoGraphics musical set competition.
ScenoGraphics is a design headquarters for
theatrical productions. Using their blueprints,
photos were submitted from the musical, Oliver,
presented by the McDonell Fine Arts
Department in January 2009 and were chosen
on the basis of excellent construction and
artistry.
McDonell received a trophy and photo
recognition in the 2009-2010 ScenoGraphics
catalog. Under the direction of Carol Way,
members of the stage construction and artist
crew were (no specific order): Elizabeth Meinen,
Hannah Sonderegger, Alexia MacNicol, Sarah
Swoboda, Allison Greenseth, Sara Peterson,
Angie Reiter, Beth Jacobson, Jamie LaVelle,
Hannah Swoboda, Alissa Briggs, Dan Berg, Justin
Bischel, Kyle Greenseth, Alex Broses, John Rider,
Chad Dachel, Shawn Willi, Rachel Krejchi, John
Plendl and David Plendl. Dad’s assisting with
carpentry were Peter Meinen, Dan Burggraf, Rik
Greenseth, and Fred Bischel. ■
McDonell’s 2010 Musical is
“Annie Get Your Gun”
performance dates
JANUARY 29, 30 & 31st

ALUMNI NEWS 7
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1930s
Dorothy (Ritzinger) Rowan class of
1935 and her husband Clete celebrated
their 70th wedding anniversary with family
on September 12, 2009.
Tom Hebert class of 1936 stopped in
at McDonell and would like to say “Hi” to
his six living classmates and friends.
1940s
✝ John R. Phalen, class of 1940,
passed away at the Rice Lake Convalescent
Center Tuesday, September 8, 2009. John
will be remembered by many as a scholar,
vocalist, athlete, friend and especially for
his zest for life. A graveside service with
military honors was held at Hope
Cemetery on September 11, 2009.
✝ Betty Mae “Sully” Sullivan McAuley,
class of 1942, passed away on Wednesday,
June 17, 2009. Betty’s love of animals was
surpassed only by her love for her family.
She married Thomas McAuley at Notre
Dame Church in 1954 and is survived by
three of their daughters; Katie McAuley of
Madison, Kelly McAuley and Sheila
McAuley, both of Eau Claire. Betty also is
survived by one grandson and two greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her husband and one daughter, Amy.
✝ Hope T. Campbell Strader, Class of
1943, passed away at her home on
February 24, 2009. She married her husband,
John, on December 24, 1943, who
preceeded her in death in 1997. She is
survived by one son, Timothy (Jane) of
Chippewa Falls, two daughters, Bonnie
Harper and Yvonne Strader-Grimes, seven
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorials in her name to the
Chippewa Valley Literacy Volunteers were
requested in lieu of flowers.
✝ Marjorie “Marge” Bushland King,
class of 1944, passed away January 18,
2009 of natural causes. She is survived by
her husband, Ambrose King, of Rochester,
MN, along with six daughters, one son, 15
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by a sister, Beverly
Wajek ’42 (Ted) and a brother John ’46
(Janet), both of Chippewa Falls.
✝ Mary Ann Hrdlicka Sarauer, class of
1948, passed away on February 28, 2009
at her home. She is survived by two sons,
Mark (Becky) and Ken (Bobbi) and one
daughter, Patty (Dennis) Geissler, five
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two
infant children and her parents.
1950s
✝ John “Jack” Arthur Kleinheinz, class
of 1952, passed away at his residence on
Thursday, August 13, 2009. He was also a
graduate of Marquette University and a
member of the ROTC and commissioned
by the U.S. Navy. He was employed at
Mason Shoe. He is survived by his wife
Betty, and their children David, Karen,
Steven, Paul and Donna, along with five
grandchildren. He is also survived by his
brother Robert ’46 and two sisters, Joan
Ashley ’47 and Barbara Lambert ’58.
1960s
✝ Linus “Liney” Roman Bowe, class
of 1961, passed away Saturday, May 9,
2009 after a battle with cancer. He worked
at Johnson Manufacturing for 15 years
before he and his wife moved to California.
He also graduated from the Christian
Outreach School of Ministries with a
ministry arts degree. He is survived by
his wife, Eileen, along with his children
Jolene (Jeff) Maiden, Seth, Shayne
(Angela), Darin (Karen) and Wade
(Denise) and numerous grandchildren.
Bridget L Sneen and Scott R. Sikkink
were united in marriage on June 20,
2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Church.
Bridget is the daughter of Patricia
(Bloczynski) ’68 and James Sneen.
1970s
✝ Lynn M. Loew, class of 1974,
passed away August 12, 2009 at Sacred
Heart Hospital in Eau Claire due to a
brain aneurysm. She worked in the food
service department for UWEC. She is
survived by her mother, Bernice, and her
three sisters, Sharon Muldoon ’68,
Carol ’69 and Bill ’67 Overman, and
Traci Alt, along with numerous nieces
and nephews.
✝ Pamela Zwiefelhofer Naset, class
of 1975, passed away February 4th,
2009 at her home. She is survived by her
husband Don, her five children and six
grandchildren, along with her brothers
and sisters, including Michael ’73
(Rosanne) of Bloomer. She was very active
in her church, St. Peter’s Catholic Church
in Tilden.
1980s
Wendy (Steinmetz) Pritchard ‘81
and her husband Wayne Pritchard are
pleased to announce the wedding of their
son, Joseph, to Stephanie Peters of Racine,
WI. An August 22, 2009 wedding was
planned at Glenwood Moravian Church in
Madison, with a reception at Westside
Club.
1990s
✝ Colleen Manny Haider, class of
1990, died Monday February 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. She
worked at Marshfield Clinic as a medical
assistant and was taking classes to earn her
nursing degree. She is survived by her
husband, Steven, two sons Christopher
and Ethan, her parents Patrick and Mary
Louise Manny and her father in-law Verlyn
Haider.
Leah Bowe ‘98 was united in marriage
to Gerald O’Neill on June 27, 2009 at Holy
Ghost Parish in Chippewa Falls. Leah has
a Master’s Degree in Marine Biology and is
an environmental scientist for the U.S.
EPA. The couple resides in Massachusetts.
2000s
Stacey Bowe ’01 and Joe Reynolds were
united in marriage May 9, 2009 at St. Peter
Church. Parents are Barb & Wayne Bowe
of Chippewa Falls and Pat and Mark
Reynolds of Arlington Heights, IL. Maid of
honor was Erin McLaughlin ’01 and one
of the bridesmaids was Nikki Edder ’02.
The reception and dance were at Lake
Wissota Golf course. The couple resides in
Palatine, IL.
Patrick Boos ’03 was united in marriage
to Kate Gilbertson on July 25, 2009 at St.
Joseph’s Ridge Church in La Crosse.
Patrick is attending CVTC in the fall for
diagnostic medical sonography.
✝ Thomas F. Erbs, died unexpectedly on
Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the age of 19. He
is the son of Jeff Erbs and Mary (Kelly)
Berg ’74. He is survived by his parents
and his step-parents, Mary Ann Erbs and
Dale Berg, his sister Theresa Erbs and his
paternal grandparents Marge (Joseph
Schultz) Erbs of New Lisbon. Thomas
worked at Menard’s and enjoyed hunting,
fishing, walking, camping, cooking and
playing the cello.
✝ Evelyn M. (Lancette) Tanner passed
away peacefully surrounded by her family
on Saturday, July 4, 2009. She married
Robert L. Tannler in 1946, who preceded
her in death on December 9, 2000. She is
survived by her three children, James of
Cadott, Nancy Schuh ’71 (Patrick) of
Rock Falls and Debra Heath ’74 (Bruce)
of Menomonie. She also had four grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren and
three step-grandchildren.
✝ Maxine E. DeLong passed away June 1,
2009 at her residence. She married
Donald “Pat” DeLong ’39 on June
29, 1946 at Notre Dame Church. She is
Class of 1949 Celebrates 60th Class Reunion
survived by her daughter Nancy Sweet and
her son, Steve ’69 (Denise) and three
grandchildren, along with two sister’s inlaw,
Susan DeLong ’50 and Elizabeth
Snyder, and her brother in-law James ’40
(Geraldine) DeLong. She was preceded in
death by her husband Pat in 1993.
✝ Louis W. Schwahn died February 26,
2009 under the care of St. Joseph’s
Hospice. He graduated from St. Patrick’s
High School in 1934. He is survived by
his daughter, Gretchen ’58 (Gordon)
Gruenke of Lopez, Wash. and his son
Richard “Dick” ’62 (Jennifer) of Jim
Falls, along with several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
✝ Ellen M. Kienholz died Friday, August
14, 2009 due to complications from diabetes
and heart disease. She is survived by
her three sons, Travis ’83 (Rose ’79
Hunt), Todd (Tammy) and Lance ’96
(Jessica), and her two daughters, Traci
Bowlin-Wheeler ’84 (Kevin) and Lois
Weaver ’85 (Robb) . She is also survived
by 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
✝ Olga E. Schlub passed away peacefully
surrounded by her family on August 11,
2009. She will be dearly missed by her
children, Barbara Thompson ’66 ,
Robert (Judy), Pat, Tom (Debbie), Connie
(Bruce) Tallman, Bev (Bob) Bernier, Rick,
and Dan (Violet). She also has 25 grandchildren
and 22 great-grandchildren.
May the souls of our
faithfully departed
rest in peace.
Members of the Class of 1949 met to celebrate their 60 class reunion in August 2009. Front L to R: Betty
(Postl) Goulet, Mitzi (Monarski) Crawford, Cecilia (Turany) Nelson, Francis Martell, Eloise (Gingras)
Hoffman, Leon Greening, Margaret (Echinger) Berg, and Francis (Wild) Ruff Middle L to R: Joe
Oberpriller, Marlene (Peloquin) Rooney, “Mitzi” (Sarazen) Jorgensen, Don Sedlacek, Maynard Stoehr,
Wes Geissler, Shirley (Lindstrom) Roach, and Anita (Peloquin) Andress. Back L to R: Gene Krhin – former
teacher, Leon Guite, Russ Kazda, Beverly (Revor) Koss, Shirley (Smithers) Liedl, Dean Cayo,
Bill McIlquham, Nancy (Ermatinger) Meyer, Jim Paquette, Ann (Sokup) Zieger, and Viola (Tichy)
Kelly.

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OCTOBER 1-15
Senior Wreath Sale for Class Trip
OCTOBER 8-9
NWEA Convention - No School
OCTOBER 15
“Think & Say Toons” @ HG
theater, sponsored by Home and School
OCTOBER 28
McDonell Fall Band and Choir Concert
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NOVEMBER 21
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NOVEMBER 30
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DECEMBER 5
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DECEMBER 10
Notre Dame Christmas Concert
DECEMBER 15
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DECEMBER 16
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DECEMBER 16
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MARCH 27
Alumni Banquet & Dance @ Heyde
Center of the Arts
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Athletic Director Archie Sherbinow welcomes the arrival of the
new McDonell Mascot to the high school. Student council
members were looking for new ways to promote school spirit.
“When we saw the costume in a catalog we thought it was a
great idea,” said Ali Ebben, student council president. The
council would like to thank the McDonell Athletic Boosters for
their contribution to cover part of the cost and promoting
school spirit.