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Chippewa <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
www.cacs.k12.wi.us<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central <strong>Catholic</strong> High<br />
9–12<br />
Notre Dame Middle<br />
7–8<br />
Holy Ghost Elementary<br />
4–6<br />
St. Charles Borromeo Primary,<br />
Childcare, BB4C, 3Pre , K– 3<br />
Mack<br />
Messenger<br />
QUALITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL<br />
EDUCATION SINCE 1882<br />
www.cacs.k12.wi.us<br />
Winter 2010<br />
Ne ws for McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong> Alumni and Friends ✎ Chippe wa <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Lettering</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Installed</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Building</strong><br />
T<br />
HANK YOU to the Notre Dame Athletic<br />
Associati<strong>on</strong> and Sue Rineck and her company, Z Signs,<br />
for the d<strong>on</strong>ati<strong>on</strong> and installati<strong>on</strong> of the letters <strong>on</strong> the<br />
outside of the McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central <strong>Catholic</strong> and Notre<br />
Dame Middle <strong>School</strong> building.<br />
This fall Sue (Zwiefelhofer) Rineck (’82) and her<br />
husband, Brian (’82), took <strong>on</strong> the project of installing<br />
the large letters to our school building. The c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong><br />
of the two names Notre Dame and McD<strong>on</strong>ell was lost<br />
when McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central was built in 1964 and the<br />
school was moved from the east side of town to the<br />
west side. Two years ago the two schools <strong>on</strong>ce again<br />
joined when McD<strong>on</strong>ell welcomed the 7th and 8th<br />
grade classes into the building. Thank you to the Notre<br />
Dame Athletic Associati<strong>on</strong> and the Rinecks for making<br />
this project a reality. ■<br />
Brian and Sue Rineck install the new metal letters recognizing<br />
the Notre Dame Middle <strong>School</strong>’s presence at McD<strong>on</strong>ell. The<br />
letters were installed under the existing McD<strong>on</strong>ell lettering <strong>on</strong><br />
the outside of the school building.<br />
Left: Sue pushes the pr<strong>on</strong>gs holding the letter into the drilled<br />
holes in the brick.<br />
Nati<strong>on</strong>al <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Week<br />
January 31st through February 5th<br />
This year’s theme for <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s is Dividends for Life - to underscore that a<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> educati<strong>on</strong> is the best investment that a parent can provide for their child.<br />
The Chippewa <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s will kick off <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Week with a<br />
brunch at McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong> <strong>on</strong> Sunday, January 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />
Chippewa Falls Mayor Greg Hoffman will be present to sign a proclamati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Our all area <strong>Catholic</strong> school Mass will be held <strong>on</strong> M<strong>on</strong>day, February 1st at 10<br />
a.m. at McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong>. All are welcome to attend. We are sorry to say Bishop<br />
Jerome Listecki will not be with us this year. We pray in thanksgiving for all the good<br />
he has d<strong>on</strong>e for <strong>Catholic</strong> educati<strong>on</strong> in our diocese. We c<strong>on</strong>tinue to pray for him in this Year of the Priest as he assumes<br />
his new positi<strong>on</strong> as Archbishop of Milwaukee. More events are being planned for <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Week and will be<br />
posted <strong>on</strong> our CACS website at www.cacs.k12.wi.us.
2 ALL - SCHOOL NEWS<br />
I<br />
From the Dean Very Rev. D<strong>on</strong>ald Bauer<br />
t seems at times a losing battle to c<strong>on</strong>vince people<br />
of the importance of a true <strong>Catholic</strong> formati<strong>on</strong> and educati<strong>on</strong>;<br />
to c<strong>on</strong>vince them that sacrifices should be made<br />
because such a formati<strong>on</strong> and educati<strong>on</strong> is, without doubt,<br />
better for the individual and for the nati<strong>on</strong>. That<br />
Christianity must imbue society and be promoted within<br />
society.<br />
Most recently, the entire world celebrated the Nativity<br />
of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some in the media have commented<br />
that the President of the United States, who claims to be<br />
a Christian, had not attended any ecclesiastical instituti<strong>on</strong><br />
<strong>on</strong> this most solemn day. I now reflect <strong>on</strong> a book I read, in<br />
part, a l<strong>on</strong>g time ago, “Democracy in America,” by Alexis de<br />
Tocqueville which stressed the importance of religi<strong>on</strong> and<br />
the promoti<strong>on</strong> of Christianity within a democratic nati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
This reflecti<strong>on</strong> will be in two parts. I provide in this part a<br />
brief descripti<strong>on</strong> of what de Tocqueville observed back then<br />
and the importance of what he saw.<br />
In the sec<strong>on</strong>d part I shall present de<br />
Tocqueville’s c<strong>on</strong>cerns and worries<br />
and remedies to these worries.<br />
In 1831, at the incredibly<br />
young age of 25, Alexis de<br />
Tocqueville came to America to<br />
study American pris<strong>on</strong> systems, but<br />
also ended up studying the political<br />
and ec<strong>on</strong>omic process in the United States. His insight,<br />
analysis, and future predicti<strong>on</strong>s for America were/are so<br />
astounding that his book will always remain a classic. He<br />
observed of Sundays that “In the United States…all noises<br />
cease; a deep tranquility, say rather the solemn calm of meditati<strong>on</strong>,<br />
succeeds the turmoil of the week, and the soul<br />
resumes possessi<strong>on</strong> and c<strong>on</strong>templati<strong>on</strong> of itself. [E]very<br />
member of the community, accompanied by his children,<br />
FIRST OF<br />
TWO INSTALLMENTS<br />
goes to church… . On his return home, he does not<br />
turn to the ledgers of his calling, but he opens the<br />
Book of Holy Scripture; there he meets with sublime<br />
or affecting descripti<strong>on</strong>s of the greatness and goodness<br />
of the Creator, of the infinite magnificence of the<br />
handiwork of God, of the lofty destinies of man, of<br />
his duties, and of his immortal privileges.”<br />
For these and other reas<strong>on</strong>s, de Tocqueville c<strong>on</strong>cluded<br />
that religi<strong>on</strong> is the most prominent cause of<br />
the maintenance of the political instituti<strong>on</strong>s in the United<br />
States. He said, “The Americans show, by their practice, that<br />
they feel the high necessity of imparting morality to democratic<br />
communities by means of religi<strong>on</strong>.”<br />
In the next installment we shall see what threatens the<br />
human race and the nati<strong>on</strong> and an antidote for this sickness<br />
and how it supports the importance of a <strong>Catholic</strong> educati<strong>on</strong><br />
and formati<strong>on</strong>. ■<br />
Reaching Across the World<br />
Through our “Candy and Cards for Comrades and Kids” project, students at St.<br />
Charles and Holy Ghost collected almost 100 pounds of hard candy for soldiers in Iraq.<br />
The soldiers enjoy some of the candy themselves, but they give most of it away to the Iraqi<br />
children they come in c<strong>on</strong>tact with <strong>on</strong> a daily basis. Six boxes c<strong>on</strong>taining 111 bags of<br />
candy were shipped out in time for Christmas. Chippewa VFW Post 1038 paid the shipping<br />
cost, which amounted to a little over $100. Several large envelopes of greeting cards<br />
made by the boys and girls were also sent to be distributed to the soldiers. Most of these<br />
soldiers are from the 1-128th Infantry and the 829th Engineer Company, which is headquartered<br />
in Chippewa Falls, Richland Center, and Ashland.<br />
Above: Mrs. Selz, Principal, and St. Charles Borromeo students proudly display the candy<br />
and cards collected for the soldiers in Iraq and the pennies that will be sent to support a<br />
water well project for the people living in Darfur, Sudan in Africa.<br />
Left: VFW Post 1038 members Leroy Jansky and Duane Freag<strong>on</strong> and several Holy Ghost<br />
students hold the candy and cards that were shipped in December to area soldiers<br />
stati<strong>on</strong>ed in Iraq.
ALL - SCHOOL NEWS 3<br />
Notre Dame <strong>School</strong> Statue is Restored<br />
Spirit of Christmas<br />
One of the service projects held in December for McD<strong>on</strong>ell students was to help with<br />
the “Spirit of Christmas” organized here in Chippewa Falls.<br />
Louis Hebert (’54) (left), and his brother Tom Hebert (’36), brought<br />
back a newly painted statue of our blessed Mother. The statue was<br />
d<strong>on</strong>ated over 75 years ago in memory of their sister, Marie Ann Hebert,<br />
who passed away <strong>on</strong> August 14, 1933 when she was a student at Notre<br />
Dame Grade <strong>School</strong>. Thanks to the Hebert family and to Sister Petra from<br />
the St. Joseph Institute in Tilden, who repainted the statue. The statue is<br />
restored to her full glory and is today still guarding and guiding the<br />
students from her place of h<strong>on</strong>or in the Notre Dame Middle <strong>School</strong> and<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong> office.<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Principal Brother Roger Betzold traveled with the freshmen class to help load<br />
d<strong>on</strong>ated toys into a truck. Every<strong>on</strong>e formed a line to work as a team to move the bags of<br />
gifts more efficiently.<br />
Fire Preventi<strong>on</strong> Annual C<strong>on</strong>test<br />
This school year marked the 46th annual poster c<strong>on</strong>test sp<strong>on</strong>sored<br />
by the Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency Services<br />
Department and many area businesses. The c<strong>on</strong>test is open to<br />
grades 1st - 5th in all Chippewa Falls area schools. The theme this<br />
year was "STAY FIRE SMART". On October 15, 2009, all poster<br />
winners gathered at Fire Stati<strong>on</strong> #1 to receive their prizes.<br />
St. Charles Primary <strong>School</strong> had two winners this year. In first grade,<br />
Elise Bormann placed 1st. Her poster will go <strong>on</strong> to be judged at the<br />
state level. In third grade, Cassie Jo Sorensen placed 5th with her<br />
poster. C<strong>on</strong>gratulati<strong>on</strong>s for a job well d<strong>on</strong>e. Also, a big thank you to<br />
all the generous sp<strong>on</strong>sors of this important c<strong>on</strong>test.<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Week Brunch<br />
Sp<strong>on</strong>sored by the McD<strong>on</strong>ell Athletic Booster Club<br />
Sunday, January 31<br />
8:30 a.m. to 1p.m.<br />
Pancakes, Scrambled eggs, Ham, Potatoes, Fruit, Rolls, Coffee, Juice and Milk<br />
Cost: Adults and High <strong>School</strong> Students $6 * K-8th grade $4 * Preschool FREE
4 ALL - SCHOOL NEWS<br />
F<br />
Message from<br />
the President<br />
Dr. Chad R<strong>on</strong>nander<br />
rom an administrative standpoint,<br />
2009 was a year of transiti<strong>on</strong><br />
for McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> High <strong>School</strong> and the<br />
Chippewa <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>s. Between June and November, new<br />
leaders assumed five key positi<strong>on</strong>s: Principal<br />
(Brother Roger Betzold), Chaplain (Father Justin<br />
Kizewski), C<strong>on</strong>troller (Jeff Cipriano), Athletic<br />
Director (Archie Sherbinow), and school system<br />
President (me).<br />
Since our arrival, we have enjoyed meeting<br />
and working with hundreds of dedicated people<br />
– faculty, staff, parents, alumni, parishi<strong>on</strong>ers,<br />
pastors – who love McD<strong>on</strong>ell and have worked<br />
hard for generati<strong>on</strong>s to build its str<strong>on</strong>g <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
educati<strong>on</strong>al traditi<strong>on</strong>. United in faith and<br />
missi<strong>on</strong>, you have helped us to preserve the<br />
str<strong>on</strong>g teaching, core curriculum, and <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
identity that McD<strong>on</strong>ell is famous for, while also<br />
helping us to identify and meet new challenges<br />
that our graduates will face as the 21st century<br />
advances.<br />
This year, we rebuilt our choral and career<br />
counseling programs, offered our first<br />
Computer-Aided Design course, and hired a<br />
part-time Outreach Coordinator to work with<br />
new families. For 2010-11, we are exploring<br />
ways to further expand McD<strong>on</strong>ell’s curriculum,<br />
including specialized <strong>on</strong>line courses, distance<br />
learning technology, and/or increased cooperati<strong>on</strong><br />
with other educati<strong>on</strong>al instituti<strong>on</strong>s. Thanks<br />
to a generous d<strong>on</strong>ati<strong>on</strong>, we will be able install at<br />
least three Smart Boards in our schools, and we<br />
are seeking funding to update our computer and<br />
CHIPPEWA AREA<br />
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS<br />
(CACS)<br />
telecommunicati<strong>on</strong>s infrastructure,<br />
as well as McD<strong>on</strong>ell’s plumbing<br />
system.<br />
Much work remains – c<strong>on</strong>tinual<br />
improvement is central to the<br />
success of all school systems, and we are always<br />
looking for ways to better serve our students. At<br />
the same time, there is much to celebrate as<br />
2009 comes to a close. Ninty-eight percent of<br />
last year’s graduates are currently pursuing<br />
post-sec<strong>on</strong>dary educati<strong>on</strong>. Our faculty, religious<br />
educati<strong>on</strong>, campus ministry, and volunteer<br />
programs are a source of community pride. Our<br />
fall 2009 sports seas<strong>on</strong> was historic, with four<br />
teams making state tournament appearances,<br />
including a state champi<strong>on</strong>ship for our volleyball<br />
team. Our Advent music and art programs<br />
are a source of joy to many school and parish<br />
families.<br />
I have no doubt, reviewing all that our<br />
students, teachers, families, and the rest of us<br />
(including you) have accomplished, that we<br />
have built up<strong>on</strong> our previous strengths to add<br />
further quality to <strong>Catholic</strong> educati<strong>on</strong> in the<br />
Chippewa Valley over the past 12 m<strong>on</strong>ths.<br />
N<strong>on</strong>e of these things would have been<br />
possible without the support of alumni, parents,<br />
and others who have given generously of their<br />
time, talent, and treasure. Please accept our<br />
deepest and most prayerful thanks.<br />
And never hesitate to c<strong>on</strong>tact me with your<br />
ideas, questi<strong>on</strong>s, or c<strong>on</strong>cerns. I always enjoy<br />
hearing from you, and I learn a lot from our<br />
c<strong>on</strong>versati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
Always in Christ,<br />
Dr. Chad R<strong>on</strong>nander, President<br />
Music Boosters Spring Craft Show<br />
Saturday, March 20, 2010<br />
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. No Admissi<strong>on</strong> Fee<br />
held at McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong><br />
If interested in selling your crafts or volunteering for the event please<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tact Jeanne Eckert at 715.720.1544 or email: jeanmarie65@charter.net<br />
Wish List<br />
TURTLE KIDDY BUS (Stroller)<br />
Our childcare center expanded to accept two-year-old children last year.<br />
As a result, we need suitable equipment to transport several of them <strong>on</strong><br />
different outings that is safe, secure and easier for people to handle. Turtle<br />
Kiddy Bus seats 6 and can run close to $2500 each. A four-pers<strong>on</strong><br />
multi-child stroller is $600 each and it would be helpful to have two.<br />
FLAT-SCREEN MONITORS<br />
Energy-efficient flat screen m<strong>on</strong>itors will replace the 40 m<strong>on</strong>itors currently<br />
in the McD<strong>on</strong>ell/Notre Dame library. Cost is approximately $100 each.<br />
DVD/VCR<br />
A DVD/VCR Combo player and a portable CD/Radio/Cassette player are<br />
needed for our high school Spanish department.<br />
USA/World Map<br />
A pull-down USA/World Map is needed for the 4th grade classrooms at<br />
Holy Ghost. Cost is approximately $300.<br />
Bench Top Rolling Mill<br />
Needed for the Art Department at McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong>. Cost is approximately<br />
$200.<br />
Thank You!<br />
We would also like to extend a HUGE thank you to the McD<strong>on</strong>ell<br />
Alumni Associati<strong>on</strong> for purchasing a new passenger van for McD<strong>on</strong>ell High<br />
<strong>School</strong> and to the CACS Music Boosters Associati<strong>on</strong> for purchasing new<br />
music textbooks for our Notre Dame Middle <strong>School</strong> students. These gifts<br />
are truly appreciated.<br />
Thank you for c<strong>on</strong>sidering the opportunity to fulfill a wish of our faculty.<br />
No gift is too small and every gift counts. Basic classroom supplies,<br />
such as c<strong>on</strong>structi<strong>on</strong> paper, paint brushes and even storage tubs are<br />
always welcome. And, before you throw away that empty toilet paper roll<br />
or metal coffee can, c<strong>on</strong>sider saving it for our art projects at St. Charles<br />
Borromeo and Holy Ghost schools. And, as always, please save your<br />
Kemps milk caps, General Mills Box Tops, Campbell Soup labels and soda<br />
can tabs. All of these items can be turned in at any of our schools and go<br />
a l<strong>on</strong>g way in helping us buy needed supplies and helping others. Notre<br />
Dame Middle <strong>School</strong> received TWO LAPTOP COMPUTERS this year with the<br />
m<strong>on</strong>ey they received from milk caps!<br />
If you have any questi<strong>on</strong>s or would like to offer additi<strong>on</strong>al assistance,<br />
please c<strong>on</strong>tact Jenny Schafer in the Development office at 715.723.0538<br />
ext 306 or at: jenniferschafer@cacs.k12.wi.us<br />
The Mack Messenger is published three times a year by the Chippewa <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s.<br />
Any comments or questi<strong>on</strong>s should be directed to:<br />
Chippewa <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s, Development and Alumni Relati<strong>on</strong>s Office,<br />
1316 Bel Air Boulevard, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729<br />
TEL: 715.723.0538 FAX: 715.723.1501 EML: MackMessenger@cacs.k12.wi.us<br />
Dr. Chad R<strong>on</strong>nander, President, Chippewa <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
(Very Rev.) D<strong>on</strong>ald Bauer, Dean, Chippewa Falls Deanery<br />
Jenny Schafer, Director of Development | Cathy Greenseth, Director of Public Relati<strong>on</strong>s
MC DONELL NEWS 5<br />
Alumni Spotlight<br />
Correcting visi<strong>on</strong> without surgery or glasses<br />
David Krejchi, a member of the McD<strong>on</strong>ell graduating class of 2003, recently<br />
spoke <strong>on</strong> optometry to T<strong>on</strong>y Reiter’s Physics class.<br />
David graduated from Marquette University in 2007 and is working in Illinois<br />
to become an optometrist. He discussed the latest research in the field of optics<br />
and brought in a number of dem<strong>on</strong>strati<strong>on</strong>s <strong>on</strong> how the eye works and how doctors<br />
can use a variety of lenses to improve visi<strong>on</strong>. He also discussed a new technique<br />
that he is using that corrects visi<strong>on</strong> problems without surgery and without<br />
glasses.<br />
M A C K<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central <strong>Catholic</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
presents the musical . . .<br />
January 29, 30 & 31<br />
B I T S<br />
Performance times are<br />
7:30 p.m. <strong>on</strong> Friday and Saturday<br />
with a 2:00 p.m. matinee <strong>on</strong> Sunday.<br />
Ticket prices: adults $10.00 & students $6.00.<br />
Reservati<strong>on</strong>s are suggested by calling 715.723.9126.<br />
FootballMania Sweepstakes<br />
David Krejchi (’03) discusses a new technique for correcting visi<strong>on</strong> with McD<strong>on</strong>ell<br />
physics students.<br />
The McD<strong>on</strong>ell Athletic Booster Club would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to all<br />
of the sellers and participants in our sec<strong>on</strong>d annual FootballMania fundraiser. Through<br />
your efforts, we were able to generate a profit of over $16,000 in 2009. With an annual<br />
operating budget of $60,000, this is a significant opportunity for our organizati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Tickets for the 2010 seas<strong>on</strong> will be available for purchase in April-May. Please c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />
Brian Shufelt for tickets by email at b_shufelt@hotmail.com. Those who purchased tickets<br />
can track their results at www.charitymania.com by inserting their ticket number <strong>on</strong><br />
the website home page. C<strong>on</strong>gratulati<strong>on</strong>s to all of our winners in 2009. Weekly winners<br />
are posted <strong>on</strong> our website at www.cacs.k12.wi.us/athboost.html.<br />
Five State Trophies Since 2008<br />
Seniors Mitch Kaiser, Evin See<br />
and Jake McIlquham look<br />
through a variety of lenses to<br />
test their visi<strong>on</strong>.<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong> has been blessed with five separate state sports trophies<br />
since 2008. In the spring of 2008 our girls softball w<strong>on</strong> the state champi<strong>on</strong>ship.<br />
That fall brought a silver trophy from the soccer team and in the spring of 2009 a<br />
silver in baseball. This fall seas<strong>on</strong> McD<strong>on</strong>ell was very successful in sending four<br />
of the fall sports teams to state play. Soccer (third year in a row), boys crosscountry,<br />
and football took the silver at Camp Randall and the girls volleyball took<br />
the champi<strong>on</strong>ship trophy in Green Bay. Truly a success story of outstanding<br />
athletes, coaches and supporting families.
6 MCDONELL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS<br />
Macks Fall<br />
Sports Summary<br />
Volleyball<br />
Coach, Kat Roesler<br />
The McD<strong>on</strong>ell volleyball seas<strong>on</strong> was an incredible<br />
dream. This team defined what it means to play as a team<br />
with unc<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>al love for each other. They put the effort<br />
in day in and day out to accomplish their goals. A seas<strong>on</strong><br />
is always accompanied with adversity and this seas<strong>on</strong> was<br />
no different. The difference in our team and many other<br />
teams is that we fought through the adversity and came<br />
out the other side as a str<strong>on</strong>ger group.<br />
As the seas<strong>on</strong> came to an end at the last possible<br />
moment, we are able to reflect and realize how successful<br />
of a seas<strong>on</strong> we had. We finished with a record of 42-3,<br />
Cloverbelt C<strong>on</strong>ference Champi<strong>on</strong>s 8-0, Regi<strong>on</strong>al<br />
Champi<strong>on</strong>s, Secti<strong>on</strong>al Champi<strong>on</strong>s, and STATE CHAMPI-<br />
ONS! We had a tough match against Regis when we were<br />
down 2-0, and found out early <strong>on</strong> in our seas<strong>on</strong> what it is<br />
like to fight for your dreams. We came out <strong>on</strong> top with a<br />
5 game win! Then came the interesting, fun, challenging,<br />
and exciting Alto<strong>on</strong>a game. We found out what it was like<br />
to have numerous things out of your c<strong>on</strong>trol. This is the<br />
defining moment in our seas<strong>on</strong> when we learned how crucial<br />
it is to focus <strong>on</strong> what you can c<strong>on</strong>trol. We were<br />
incredible at this, which created much success during our<br />
seas<strong>on</strong>.<br />
As regi<strong>on</strong>als<br />
approached, we started to<br />
prepare for our "new seas<strong>on</strong>."<br />
We beat Immanuel<br />
Lutheran in an incredible<br />
five game match to be<br />
deemed the Regi<strong>on</strong>al<br />
Champi<strong>on</strong>s. Our intensity<br />
al<strong>on</strong>e w<strong>on</strong> that champi<strong>on</strong>ship<br />
for us. We moved <strong>on</strong>to Secti<strong>on</strong>als for the first time<br />
in five seas<strong>on</strong>s. We got revenge <strong>on</strong> Clayt<strong>on</strong> (they ended<br />
our volleyball and basketball seas<strong>on</strong>s last year) in a 3-0<br />
victory. Then came the game that many teams reach, but<br />
never get past. We were to face <strong>on</strong>e of the three teams that<br />
had beaten us during the regular seas<strong>on</strong>, Rib Lake. They,<br />
like most other teams we faced, were taller in every positi<strong>on</strong>.<br />
We played our best match of the year in all aspects<br />
and came out with a 3-0 victory, giving us the first WIAA<br />
State appearance for McD<strong>on</strong>ell.<br />
We entered into the State Tournament with our opp<strong>on</strong>ent<br />
as Manitowoc Lutheran. Another team with great<br />
ability and height. In the most intense, hard fought match<br />
we have ever been a part of, we came out with a 3-2 victory.<br />
The last game was a 16-14 win, <strong>on</strong>ce again proving<br />
what we can do if we play as a team. This win sent us into<br />
2009 McD<strong>on</strong>ell-Regis Soccer Team, Third Year at State<br />
Coach, Tim Jenneman<br />
It was another great year for McD<strong>on</strong>ell-Regis<br />
soccer. The players played above their normal play in<br />
the end and were rewarded. We took sec<strong>on</strong>d place in<br />
c<strong>on</strong>ference, w<strong>on</strong> the secti<strong>on</strong>al and regi<strong>on</strong>al champi<strong>on</strong>ships<br />
and made our third straight trip to State.<br />
Although we didn't win at State, it was an h<strong>on</strong>or to be<br />
there. The kids worked hard thoughout the seas<strong>on</strong>. We<br />
really look forward to next year with seven returning<br />
starters. Check the soccer web page <strong>on</strong> the CACS website<br />
for meet details:<br />
http://www.cacs.k12.wi.us/SR.html<br />
Boys 2009 Varsity Cross Country team with the Secti<strong>on</strong>al trophy and ready for STATE!<br />
the State Champi<strong>on</strong>ship match against Newman <strong>Catholic</strong>.<br />
With a 3-1 victory, we became the Divisi<strong>on</strong> 4 Wisc<strong>on</strong>sin<br />
State Champi<strong>on</strong>.<br />
This truly was an incredible seas<strong>on</strong> in which all our<br />
hard work, dedicati<strong>on</strong>, determinati<strong>on</strong>, and intensity<br />
allowed us to achieve our dreams. We created memories<br />
that we will have for our lifetime and we were fortunate<br />
enough to be part of a group that defined what it was like<br />
to play as a team. To quote Herb Brooks, the greatest<br />
memory is, "the sight of 20 men (11 girls) who were willing<br />
to risk so much of themselves for the unknown." This<br />
group of girls did exactly that. They trusted enough in<br />
themselves to c<strong>on</strong>tinually sacrifice for their dreams...<br />
Dreams do come true! (See team photo, back cover.)<br />
Cross Country<br />
Coach, Marty Bushland<br />
The 2009 McD<strong>on</strong>ell Cross Country Program had<br />
another very successful seas<strong>on</strong>. Both teams began the seas<strong>on</strong><br />
with sec<strong>on</strong>d place showings at the Boyceville<br />
Invitati<strong>on</strong>al.<br />
The girls were <strong>on</strong>ce again led by Amy Bye. The junior<br />
finished as the Macks top runner in all 10 meets,<br />
including top 10 finishes in nine of those meets, and ran<br />
to her third straight All-C<strong>on</strong>ference award. Fellow classmate,<br />
Megan Pulver, added an up fr<strong>on</strong>t presence placing<br />
c<strong>on</strong>sistently in the top 20.<br />
Freshman Lexi Raihle showed great improvement<br />
throughout the seas<strong>on</strong> and ended as the team’s #2 runner,<br />
and also earned All–C<strong>on</strong>ference recogniti<strong>on</strong>. Seniors<br />
Rachel Krejchi and Kurri Lechleitner, al<strong>on</strong>g with sophomore<br />
Hayley Bresina rounded out the small squad this<br />
seas<strong>on</strong> with each running their best times in the last meets<br />
of the seas<strong>on</strong>. Other team highlights include runner-up<br />
team finishes at the Osseo Invite, Eau Claire Memorial<br />
Old Abe Invite, and third place team finishes at the<br />
Marshfield Columbus and Stanley-Boyd Invites.<br />
Unlike the girls’ squad, the boys’ team had solid<br />
numbers, and just like the girls’, they also had many great<br />
runners. 15 boys competed this fall and produced <strong>on</strong>e of<br />
the best seas<strong>on</strong>s in years. Invitati<strong>on</strong>al wins came at the<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tinue to page 7
MCDONELL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 7<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tinued from page 6<br />
Marawood / Cloverbelt Meet and<br />
Marshfield Columbus. Additi<strong>on</strong>al runnerup<br />
finishes came at Invites in Stanley,<br />
Osseo, and Eau Claire Memorial. The<br />
team also ran to sec<strong>on</strong>d at C<strong>on</strong>ference, and<br />
then at Secti<strong>on</strong>als, which allowed them to<br />
advance to the State Meet in Wisc<strong>on</strong>sin<br />
Rapids. The team’s depth was also evident<br />
by a perfect score at the c<strong>on</strong>ference meet<br />
by the junior varsity squad. Leading the<br />
way for the varsity group all seas<strong>on</strong> was<br />
senior Matt Wenaas who placed in the top<br />
four in nine of the 10 meets he competed<br />
in. Matt was the Cloverbelt Champi<strong>on</strong> and<br />
ran to an impressive third at secti<strong>on</strong>als,<br />
and 21st at the WIAA State Meet. The senior<br />
dominated team also included Evin<br />
See, Ben Ochs, and John Rider who all had<br />
great seas<strong>on</strong>s and all earned All-<br />
C<strong>on</strong>ference Awards. Another senior and<br />
past All - C<strong>on</strong>ference runner, Adam<br />
Blaskachek, was pulled from the c<strong>on</strong>ference<br />
meet because of an ankle injury, but<br />
fortunately was able to return and run his<br />
seas<strong>on</strong> best time at the Secti<strong>on</strong>al Meet.<br />
Freshman Dakota Lars<strong>on</strong> showed steady<br />
improvement and big potential as did<br />
sophomore Mike Ruf, the <strong>on</strong>ly two n<strong>on</strong>seniors<br />
to c<strong>on</strong>sistently run <strong>on</strong> the varsity<br />
squad. Most impressive of this group is<br />
their Academic All-State H<strong>on</strong>ors with a<br />
TEAM G.P.A. of 3.65! See team photo at<br />
www.cacs.k12.wi.us/CC.html<br />
Girls Swimming<br />
MVP player, for Chi Hi-McD<strong>on</strong>ell Swimming<br />
Rose Buchmann (Freshman) was the<br />
sole representative of McD<strong>on</strong>ell <strong>on</strong> the Chi<br />
Hi/McD<strong>on</strong>ell Women's Swim Team.<br />
Highlights of the seas<strong>on</strong> include two h<strong>on</strong>orable<br />
menti<strong>on</strong>s (3rd place) at the Big<br />
Rivers C<strong>on</strong>ference meet in the 200 IM and<br />
100 Backstroke. She also received the<br />
MVP award for earning the most team<br />
points during the seas<strong>on</strong>.<br />
C<strong>on</strong>gratulati<strong>on</strong>s Rose!<br />
Football<br />
Coach, Todd Brown<br />
The 2009 Macks football<br />
seas<strong>on</strong> was a seas<strong>on</strong><br />
to remember. Before the<br />
seas<strong>on</strong> began the coaching<br />
staff believed that the<br />
seas<strong>on</strong> could be a special<br />
<strong>on</strong>e if we stayed healthy.<br />
It was definitely special,<br />
even though we did not<br />
stay healthy. That was a<br />
credit to all of the players<br />
who stepped up and<br />
filled major roles for<br />
those players that went<br />
down due to injury. That<br />
is why I love football so<br />
much; every week you may have to deal<br />
with adversity and you get to see how the<br />
other players <strong>on</strong> the team grow quickly<br />
and succeed in their roles. That is why<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell football is a “Team” in every<br />
sense of the word. Every<strong>on</strong>e worked<br />
together, whether it be changing positi<strong>on</strong>s,<br />
more playing time, or striving to be excellent,<br />
to accomplish the goal of playing in<br />
the State Champi<strong>on</strong>ship.<br />
We entered our sec<strong>on</strong>d seas<strong>on</strong> in the<br />
very competitive Marawood C<strong>on</strong>ference.<br />
We knew that we would be competitive in<br />
the c<strong>on</strong>ference and that would have us<br />
well prepared for the playoffs. We finished<br />
with a 6 - 2 c<strong>on</strong>ference record. The highlight<br />
of the c<strong>on</strong>ference seas<strong>on</strong>, as the<br />
Chippewa Herald put it, was a “BEAT-<br />
DOWN” of six - time defending State<br />
Champi<strong>on</strong> Stratford, 33-6. The game was<br />
not even as close as the score indicated.<br />
We scored five touchdowns <strong>on</strong> our first<br />
five possessi<strong>on</strong>s and completely dominated<br />
the game. This was also the game that<br />
the Macks became a physical and punishing<br />
team that set the t<strong>on</strong>e for the rest of the<br />
seas<strong>on</strong> and propelled us into the playoffs.<br />
In Level 1 of the playoffs we put down<br />
Elmwood 42-13. It was the running game<br />
and passing working together. Luke Ryba,<br />
Lucas Roth, and Land<strong>on</strong> Bresina all scored<br />
touchdowns <strong>on</strong> the ground and Andy<br />
Davis passed touchdowns to Derek Watt<strong>on</strong><br />
through the air. In Level 2 we faced Plum<br />
City, a #1 seed and undefeated at 10-0.<br />
Our defense was relentless and we saw the<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell 2009 Divisi<strong>on</strong> 7 State Runner-Up Football Champi<strong>on</strong>s<br />
return of Alex Hiess <strong>on</strong> the defensive side<br />
of the ball as we shut them out 22-0. In<br />
Level 3 we crushed Frederic 40-13. Andy<br />
Davis threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns.<br />
It was the first time for McD<strong>on</strong>ell<br />
to win a Level 3 game in the school’s history.<br />
In Level 4 we faced the team that<br />
knocked us out of the playoffs last year,<br />
Gilman. This time around we beat the<br />
Pirates 27-8. There were many highlights<br />
in this game and <strong>on</strong>e low light. Alex Hiess<br />
returned to the offensive side of the ball<br />
and did not disappoint, scoring three<br />
touchdowns, including a 74 yarder to<br />
open the sec<strong>on</strong>d half and finishing with<br />
171 rushing yards. The game also featured<br />
a highlight reel circus catch by Derek<br />
Watt<strong>on</strong> where he tipped the ball to himself<br />
and then dove and caught it for in a 50<br />
yard catch. The defense played huge again<br />
and shut down Gilman’s running game.<br />
The low light of the game was that we lost<br />
Land<strong>on</strong> Bresina, the heart and soul of the<br />
team, to a torn MCL. It was a memorable<br />
atmosphere for every<strong>on</strong>e involved. The<br />
joy and celebrati<strong>on</strong> after the game for the<br />
State Bound Macks. Bring <strong>on</strong> Camp<br />
Randall Stadium in Madis<strong>on</strong>.<br />
The Macks fell to Burlingt<strong>on</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
Central 27-15 in the Divisi<strong>on</strong> 7 State<br />
Champi<strong>on</strong>ship game, but the atmosphere<br />
and the memories will not be forgotten for<br />
these fine young men. Every<strong>on</strong>e got the<br />
opportunity to play in the game which was<br />
<strong>on</strong>e of my goals because they all helped us<br />
get there. All of the underclassmen know<br />
what the expectati<strong>on</strong>s are and what it will<br />
take to keep Mack Football at this level. I<br />
think Ben Rubenzer put it best, “Every<strong>on</strong>e<br />
will look back and say, ‘This is when<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell started to get good, I’m glad to<br />
say we started traditi<strong>on</strong> at McD<strong>on</strong>ell.’”<br />
Even though all the players understand<br />
that the team is more important than the<br />
individual, I want to recognize those that<br />
received h<strong>on</strong>ors. Ben Rubenzer, Jake<br />
McIlquham, and Derek Watt<strong>on</strong> were 1st<br />
team All C<strong>on</strong>ference and Land<strong>on</strong> Bresina,<br />
Alex Hiess, Andy Davis and Andrew<br />
Rydlund were 2nd team All C<strong>on</strong>ference. I<br />
feel we were slighted and that all of the<br />
players should have been 1st team All<br />
C<strong>on</strong>ference. Ben Rubenzer, Land<strong>on</strong><br />
Bresina and Derek Watt<strong>on</strong> were named 1st<br />
Team All Northwest and Andy Davis was<br />
2nd Team All Northwest. We had a number<br />
of players make the Herald’s Chippewa<br />
County team as well.<br />
There are so many players that I want to<br />
say thanks to, you all know who you are.<br />
Without all of your hard work and dedicati<strong>on</strong><br />
n<strong>on</strong>e of this would have been possible.<br />
Thank you to all of the coaches who<br />
put in so much time and effort. Thank you<br />
to all of the parents, faculty and fans for all<br />
of your support this seas<strong>on</strong>. A special<br />
thanks to all of the seniors, Ben Rubenzer,<br />
Andy Davis, Alex Hiess, Land<strong>on</strong> Bresina,<br />
Zach Feldhake, T<strong>on</strong>y LaMartina, Derek<br />
Watt<strong>on</strong>, Jake McIlquham, Jake Tenold,<br />
Brendan Girard, Sawyer Berg and Trejan<br />
Kvistad. Thanks for believing and leading<br />
this team to State and the 2009 Divisi<strong>on</strong> 7<br />
State Runner-Up.
8 ALUMNI NEWS<br />
H a p p y<br />
New Year to<br />
all of you!<br />
May 2010 be<br />
a blessed <strong>on</strong>e for you and your loved<br />
<strong>on</strong>es. We c<strong>on</strong>tinue to say prayers of<br />
thanksgiving for all of our current families,<br />
alumni and friends. We are blessed<br />
to have you.<br />
I would like to extend a huge Thank<br />
You to all who participated in our Fall<br />
ph<strong>on</strong>e-a-th<strong>on</strong> for our Student Tuiti<strong>on</strong><br />
Assistance campaign – “One Day.” “One<br />
Day” makes a difference in our community<br />
and “One Day” makes a difference<br />
for our students. Thanks to all of you,<br />
we were able to raise 580 days of tuiti<strong>on</strong>!<br />
Our students and families thank you for<br />
your generosity.<br />
We are asking for your c<strong>on</strong>tinued<br />
support of our annual giving campaign<br />
to help support our students and families<br />
in need of assistance. The Chippewa <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s have not been immune<br />
to the ec<strong>on</strong>omic crisis in our country and<br />
more of our families are requesting student<br />
tuiti<strong>on</strong> assistance than ever before.<br />
Our goal is to raise 10% of our Student<br />
Tuiti<strong>on</strong> Assistance budget. This will be<br />
in additi<strong>on</strong> to our regular funding. We<br />
are very close – the ph<strong>on</strong>e-a-th<strong>on</strong> generated<br />
80% of this goal. Together, we can<br />
get the final 20%. We <strong>on</strong>ly need 100<br />
more gifts of “One Day” of tuiti<strong>on</strong> to<br />
Development & Alumni Relati<strong>on</strong>s<br />
Jenny Schafer, Director<br />
j e n n i f e r s c h a f e r @ c a c s . k 1 2 . w i . u s<br />
meet our goal. Please prayerfully c<strong>on</strong>sider<br />
giving a gift of “One Day”, or perhaps<br />
even <strong>on</strong>e week, of <strong>Catholic</strong> educati<strong>on</strong> to<br />
a young pers<strong>on</strong> so that they can come to<br />
know Christ more fully in their lives. It<br />
<strong>on</strong>ly takes $25 per school day to provide<br />
a high quality <strong>Catholic</strong> educati<strong>on</strong> to our<br />
students. The dividends that our students<br />
receive from their Christ based<br />
educati<strong>on</strong> last a lifetime.<br />
Plans are underway for our 2nd<br />
Annual Mid-Winter Mardi Gras <strong>on</strong><br />
Saturday, February 13th. It is a great<br />
time to get together with friends and<br />
other alumni in additi<strong>on</strong> to raising funds<br />
for our schools. Please take a look at the<br />
photos from last year. I think you will<br />
agree, it looks like every<strong>on</strong>e who was<br />
there had a great time – and they did.<br />
You can order your tickets <strong>on</strong>line at our<br />
website www.cacs.k12.wi.us/development<br />
or you can call our main office at<br />
715.723.0538 and order your tickets.<br />
You will not want to miss this event. We<br />
had alumni come from Minnesota last<br />
year and they said they would come back<br />
again – it was worth the drive! You can’t<br />
get a better testim<strong>on</strong>ial than that.<br />
This is the day that the Lord has<br />
made! Let us all make the most of each<br />
and every day that has been given to us –<br />
each day is a blessing. May God Bless all<br />
of you. ■<br />
Mini Reuni<strong>on</strong> in Florida<br />
Come gather for an evening of good food and great friends with fellow McD<strong>on</strong>ell High<br />
<strong>School</strong> Alumni <strong>on</strong> Friday, February 26th, 2010 in Tampa Bay, Florida. We want to<br />
catch up with you and hear your stories of “the good old days”. All class years are<br />
welcome. A pers<strong>on</strong>al invitati<strong>on</strong> will be mailed to all those that have a permanent<br />
Florida address. If you are a Florida SNOWBIRD, please c<strong>on</strong>tact me with your<br />
address if you would like to join us – we would love to have you!<br />
jenniferschafer@cacs.k12.wi.us or 715.723.0538 ext 306. See you <strong>on</strong> February 26th!<br />
Minneapolis <strong>Area</strong> - April 2010 • Chicago <strong>Area</strong> - August 2010<br />
Madis<strong>on</strong> <strong>Area</strong> - October 2010<br />
HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS<br />
NOW BEING ACCEPTED<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central <strong>Catholic</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Hall of Fame nominati<strong>on</strong>s for<br />
the Service/Achievement Award and the Athletic Award are available<br />
<strong>on</strong> our website at http://www.cacs.k12.wi.us/alumni.<br />
Do you know some<strong>on</strong>e who was an outstanding athlete Do you<br />
know some<strong>on</strong>e who has achieved significant accomplishments in their field of work<br />
or has g<strong>on</strong>e above and bey<strong>on</strong>d to give back to their Alma Mater or their community<br />
Criteria for nominees is listed <strong>on</strong> our website. Please take a minute and nominate<br />
some<strong>on</strong>e you know for this h<strong>on</strong>or. Deadline for nominati<strong>on</strong>s is March 15, 2010.<br />
Twentieth Annual Golf Scramble<br />
Saturday, May 15, 2010<br />
The 20th Annual Golf Scramble sp<strong>on</strong>sored by the McD<strong>on</strong>ell Athletic Booster<br />
Club will be held at Timber Terrace Golf Course. Tee times are available for five<br />
and four pers<strong>on</strong> teams in three divisi<strong>on</strong>s: open, mixed and senior. Times from<br />
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call Timber Terrace at 715.726.1500 to reserve your tee time. A<br />
banquet at the KC Hall will start at 5:30 p.m., serving dinner at 7 p.m. Door prizes<br />
again this year. Last year winners of the putting c<strong>on</strong>test for a 26” flat-screen TV<br />
was w<strong>on</strong> by Dan Liddell. The winner of the trip to Las Vegas was Claudia<br />
Harings.<br />
Challenge your friends, fellow alum, teachers, business associates and family<br />
to a fun day of golf in support of our schools.Thanks to all of our sp<strong>on</strong>sors that<br />
make this event a success every year. If you would like to play but d<strong>on</strong>’t have a<br />
team, or if your team is short a player c<strong>on</strong>tact Dan Hunt at 715.723.5525 work or<br />
715.726.1861 home. You can also c<strong>on</strong>tact the boosters at:<br />
mcdathbooster@cacs.k12.wi.us<br />
26th Annual Alumni<br />
Basketball Tournament<br />
March 26 & 27, 2010<br />
You d<strong>on</strong>’t want to miss being a part of this tournament<br />
weekend. Check us out <strong>on</strong> FACEBOOK - McD<strong>on</strong>ell Alumni<br />
group. C<strong>on</strong>tact Rolly Enderes ‘96 by email<br />
rgenderes@gmail.com or ph<strong>on</strong>e 715.726.2331<br />
Alumni Tournament<br />
Entry fee and Registrati<strong>on</strong> form are due back to McD<strong>on</strong>ell High<br />
<strong>School</strong> by Friday, March 20th<br />
Deb Roesler Memorial Alumni<br />
Volleyball Tournament<br />
March 27, 2010<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact Carol Zutter Wilczek ‘82 at 715.559.8316 or<br />
email wilczek@charter.net to register your<br />
volleyball team. Come watch the teams play at the<br />
Chippewa Falls Middle <strong>School</strong>.
ALUMNI NEWS 9<br />
Great Fun!<br />
RAFFLES!<br />
Saturday, February 13th<br />
6 p.m. to Midnight<br />
at McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong><br />
Dinner • Dance • Door Prizes<br />
Casino Style Games<br />
An evening of fun and camaraderie await!<br />
Two packages to choose from:<br />
PACKAGE 1: $ 125 Includes a raffle ticket,<br />
dinner for two, play m<strong>on</strong>ey and unlimited<br />
beverages (increases to $150 after 2/5/10).<br />
PACKAGE 2: $ 112 Includes a raffle ticket,<br />
dinner for <strong>on</strong>e, play m<strong>on</strong>ey and unlimited<br />
beverages (increases to $125 after 2/5/10).<br />
CASH<br />
Door Prizes!<br />
Reservati<strong>on</strong>s and raffle tickets can<br />
be purchased <strong>on</strong> our website<br />
www.cacs.k12.wi.us/development.html<br />
or c<strong>on</strong>tact Barb Gale at the Central Office<br />
at 715.723.0538.<br />
RAFFLE TICKET $ 100<br />
Need not be present to win.<br />
Grand Prize $5000<br />
2nd Prize: $2000<br />
3rd Prize: $1000<br />
Limited 500 tickets sold - Drawing at 10 p.m.<br />
Fabulous Food!<br />
Twenty $100 Door Prizes will be given out which<br />
you must be present to win.<br />
You w<strong>on</strong>’t want to miss this fun event!<br />
Costumes Welcome!
10 ALUMNI NEWS<br />
1930s<br />
✝ Gertrude Rose Korger, class of<br />
’33, passed away M<strong>on</strong>day November<br />
9th, 2009 at her residence at Wissota<br />
Springs. Gertrude was in the field of<br />
elementary educati<strong>on</strong> for 50 years,<br />
including 32 years as a teacher and principal<br />
at Korger-Chestnut Elementary<br />
<strong>School</strong>, which was named in her h<strong>on</strong>or<br />
in 1978. She is survived by <strong>on</strong>e brother,<br />
Henry ’44 (Betty) and <strong>on</strong>e sister inlaw<br />
Lucille ’42, al<strong>on</strong>g with 32 nieces<br />
and nephews and many great-great<br />
nieces and nephews.<br />
1940s<br />
Eugene O’C<strong>on</strong>nell class of ’43,<br />
receives medal from citizen’s of Sainteny,<br />
France at the 65th Anniversary of D-Day.<br />
His unit Company “E” 331st 83rd Divisi<strong>on</strong><br />
helped liberate this village.<br />
✝ Robert C. Roehrick, class of ’42,<br />
passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009 at<br />
his residence. Bob served in the U.S. Air<br />
Force during World War II as a navigator.<br />
He moved back to Chippewa Falls and<br />
acquired Hokenstrom Studio, which he<br />
renamed Roehrick Portrait Studio <strong>on</strong><br />
Bridge Street. After retiring from the studio,<br />
he opened the Cabinet Place in Eau<br />
Claire doing custom cabinetry. Bob was a<br />
member of the Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Club<br />
and Notre Dame Church. He is survived<br />
by his wife of 57 years, Barbara, al<strong>on</strong>g with<br />
three s<strong>on</strong>s, Greg ’71, Chuck ’73<br />
(Terri), and Rob ’77 (Anita) and three<br />
grandchildren.<br />
✝ Dorothy Gettler Figlmiller, class<br />
of ’43, passed away <strong>on</strong> Thursday,<br />
September 10, 2009 at Sacred Heart<br />
Hospital. Dorothy worked at Chippewa<br />
Sewing Machine Company for many years<br />
and was a member of Notre Dame Church.<br />
She is survived by <strong>on</strong>e s<strong>on</strong>, Michael<br />
(Marcia) and three daughters Mary (John)<br />
Kaster, Vickie (Norman) Whitehead, and<br />
Carolyn (Terry) Figlmiller-Bowe and six<br />
grandchildren. She is also survived by <strong>on</strong>e<br />
brother, Louis ’55 (Mary) and four sisters,<br />
Darlene Bort<strong>on</strong> ’58, Delores<br />
Collins ’53 (Bob), Yv<strong>on</strong>ne Doucette<br />
’53 (Gene ’51) and Carol Marsolek<br />
‘60 (Bob).<br />
✝ Dr. Gerald “Gerry” Zapp, class of<br />
’43, passed away Saturday, October 24,<br />
2009 at the Chippewa Manor. Gerry<br />
enlisted in the US Army Air Force after<br />
graduati<strong>on</strong>, where he was a radio operator,<br />
a 50 cal machine gunner <strong>on</strong> a B17 combat<br />
crew and radio operator <strong>on</strong> a B29 combat<br />
crew. He also attended UWEC and<br />
Marquette University, earning his Degree<br />
of Dentistry in 1955. He was a dentist in<br />
Chippewa Falls until he retired in 1994.<br />
Mass Intenti<strong>on</strong> at<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central <strong>Catholic</strong> High<br />
<strong>School</strong> Chapel<br />
Mass dates are available for any individual or class interested in having<br />
a Mass said for a loved <strong>on</strong>e or class member – living or deceased.<br />
The pers<strong>on</strong>(s) will be named as part of the General Intercessi<strong>on</strong> for<br />
that Mass. Please fill out the name or class year for the Mass in the<br />
space provided. Masses are $10 per intenti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Name (please print)_______________________<br />
Please say Mass around this date:_____________<br />
This pers<strong>on</strong> is: ❐ living ❐ deceased<br />
Send your intenti<strong>on</strong> to:<br />
Rev. Justin Kizewski<br />
c/o McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central <strong>Catholic</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
1316 Bel Air Boulevard<br />
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729<br />
Please make checks payable to:<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central <strong>Catholic</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Class Notes<br />
Send by:<br />
TEL: 715.723.0538<br />
FAX: 715.723.1501<br />
EMAIL:<br />
MackMessenger@cacs.k12.wi.us<br />
Development & Alumni<br />
Relati<strong>on</strong>s Office,<br />
1316 Bel Air Blvd., Chippewa<br />
Falls, WI 54729<br />
He was a lifetime member of the American<br />
Legi<strong>on</strong> and a member of the Chippewa<br />
Falls Rotary Club and the Chamber of<br />
Commerce. He is survived by his sister,<br />
Rita (Paul) Krall, his nephew Franklin<br />
(Diane) Krall, al<strong>on</strong>g with his l<strong>on</strong>gtime<br />
friend and caretaker John (Alisha) Koutney<br />
and several great nieces and nephews and<br />
four great-nieces and nephews.<br />
✝ I<strong>on</strong>e “Muffy” Pears<strong>on</strong> Hayden,<br />
class of ’44, passed away suddenly <strong>on</strong><br />
Sunday, April 12, 2009. She is survived by<br />
her husband of 60 years, Skip Hayden,<br />
three s<strong>on</strong>s, two daughters and three grandchildren.<br />
✝ Shirley Card Brunner, class of<br />
’48, passed away <strong>on</strong> Friday, October 2nd,<br />
2009 after a l<strong>on</strong>g illness. She is also a<br />
1951 graduate of St. Mary’s Hospital<br />
Nursing <strong>School</strong> and was a registered nurse<br />
for over 50 years. Shirley is survived by<br />
her five children, Deb (John) Fuller, Steve<br />
(Lisa), Daniel (Dixie), John (Susan), and<br />
Joel. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren<br />
and her brother Chuck Card ’53.<br />
1950s<br />
Class of 1950 will have a Mass said for<br />
all the living and deceased members <strong>on</strong><br />
May 28, 2010 at 8:10 a.m. at Notre Dame<br />
Parish.<br />
✝ Michael J. Dupey, Jr., class of ’51,<br />
passed away Saturday October 10th, 2009<br />
after a l<strong>on</strong>g struggle with heart disease.<br />
Mike served in the US Army in Korea. He<br />
married Jean Lewis ’54 in 1958 at St.<br />
Charles Borromeo Church where he has<br />
been an active member since. Mike was<br />
also a Town Supervisor for two terms for<br />
Lafayette Township and was a third degree<br />
member of the Knights of Columbus. He<br />
is survived by his wife Jean, his daughter<br />
Michele Dupey Hawkins ’80 (Dale)<br />
and his s<strong>on</strong> Mark ’80, three sisters,<br />
Helen Dupey Kouba ’45, Mary<br />
Austin, C<strong>on</strong>nie Rose, <strong>on</strong>e brother David<br />
(Janice), a sister in-law Karol Hedringt<strong>on</strong><br />
and a brother in-law Bruce (Diane) Lewis.<br />
✝ D<strong>on</strong>ald A. Thornt<strong>on</strong>, Class of ’52,<br />
passed away September 16th, 2009 surrounded<br />
by his family. D<strong>on</strong> served as a<br />
past president of the Uni<strong>on</strong> at the paper<br />
mill in Eau Claire, and owned the Tee Pee<br />
Bar in Chippewa Falls and worked at<br />
Citizen’s Community Bank. D<strong>on</strong>ald was a<br />
member of Notre Dame Church and is survived<br />
by four daughters, D<strong>on</strong>ita (Chuck)<br />
Bowe, Cynthia (Ric) Gann<strong>on</strong>, Stephanie<br />
(Mike) Bens<strong>on</strong> and Jerilyn Thornt<strong>on</strong><br />
Wils<strong>on</strong> ’85 (Paul). He is also survived<br />
by two brothers, Dayt<strong>on</strong> (Jean) and<br />
Gerald ’46 and <strong>on</strong>e sister, Kathleen<br />
Thornt<strong>on</strong> Kopp ’47, 10 grandchildren<br />
and 11 great-grandchildren.<br />
✝ D<strong>on</strong>ald E. “EZ” Stumpf, Class of<br />
’52, passed away Friday, November 13th,<br />
2009 at Wissota Health. Ez served in the<br />
Army during the Korean War, then came<br />
back home to attend college at UWEC. Ez<br />
was instrumental in establishing the<br />
Alumni Football Game between Chi-Hi<br />
and McD<strong>on</strong>ell, which was a community<br />
fundraiser to rebuild the Glen Loch Dam<br />
and purchase electric football scoreboards.<br />
He was very active in the Chippewa Falls<br />
community, serving <strong>on</strong> the boards for<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong>, the Chippewa<br />
Foundati<strong>on</strong>, the Chippewa Falls Elks<br />
Club, Chippewa Falls Rotary, Chippewa<br />
County United Way, Wisc<strong>on</strong>sin State<br />
Jaycees and the Knights of Columbus. He<br />
was also involved with the Chippewa Falls<br />
Industrial Development Committee, the<br />
Chippewa Falls Library Board, the<br />
Chippewa Falls Jaycees and the St. Charles<br />
Parish <strong>School</strong> Board. He is survived by his<br />
wife, Jacqueline (Schmidt) ’55, three<br />
daughters Karla Stumpf Fiedler ’80<br />
(Steve), Karen Stumpf Rineck ’82,<br />
and Kristine Stumpf Quinn ’83<br />
(Davey), <strong>on</strong>e sister Angeline Anderl<br />
’39, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.<br />
1960s<br />
Leah Bowe and Gerald O’Neill were united<br />
in marriage <strong>on</strong> June 27, 2009. Parents of<br />
the bride are Alice ’68 and Joseph Bowe<br />
and parents of the groom are Ver<strong>on</strong>ica and<br />
Jerry O’Neill. The couple will reside in<br />
Beverly, Massachusetts.<br />
1970s<br />
✝ Thomas J. Toutant, class of ’71,<br />
passed away at his home in Cornell <strong>on</strong><br />
Saturday, November 21, 2009. He worked<br />
at Mas<strong>on</strong> Shoe for many years and enjoyed<br />
hunting, fishing, watching the Green Bay<br />
Packers and many other family activities,<br />
including driving his grandkids around <strong>on</strong><br />
his golf cart. He is survived by his wife<br />
Susan, <strong>on</strong>e s<strong>on</strong> Nicholas (Ericka) Daken<br />
and two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer,<br />
and five grandchildren.<br />
Afiya J<strong>on</strong>es and Jake Krueger were united<br />
in marriage October 10, 2009 at Nazareth<br />
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cedar<br />
Falls, Iowa. Parents of the groom are Barb<br />
and R<strong>on</strong> Krueger ‘75.<br />
1990s<br />
Nick (’98) and Ashley (Bowe ’00)<br />
Gardow welcomed Evan Jas<strong>on</strong> Gardow <strong>on</strong><br />
April 21st, 2009. He is welcomed home by<br />
big sisters, Samantha and Katarina and big<br />
brother Ian.<br />
2000s<br />
Renee Willkom ’00 and Sean Pearl<br />
were united in marriage <strong>on</strong> December<br />
19th, 2009 at St. Rose of Lima Church in<br />
Cadott. Renee has a master’s degree in<br />
library and informati<strong>on</strong> science is Campus<br />
Librarian at Globe University. Sean is a<br />
Captain and aviator in the U.S. Army.<br />
Joanna Haugen and Nicholas Hart ’01<br />
were united in marriage <strong>on</strong> September 19,<br />
2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in<br />
Owatanna, MN. Joanna is the payroll/HR<br />
assistant at Cargill Foods and Nick works<br />
for Minnesota Freezer Warehouse. The<br />
couple live in MN.<br />
Nicole Spiegel (’02) and Alexander<br />
Smith were married at Cama Beach State<br />
Park in Washingt<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> October 4, 2009.<br />
They reside in Seattle, Washingt<strong>on</strong>, with<br />
their two-year-old s<strong>on</strong> Baker.<br />
Kate Gilberts<strong>on</strong> and Patrick Boos ’03<br />
were united in marriage <strong>on</strong> July 25, 2009<br />
at St. Joseph’s Ridge Church in La Crosse.<br />
The couple will live in Chippewa Falls.<br />
Kate is a preschool teacher at Alto<strong>on</strong>a<br />
Family and Children’s Center and Patrick<br />
is attending CVTC in Eau Claire for diagnostic<br />
medical s<strong>on</strong>ography.<br />
Carlee Feuling ’05 graduated in May of<br />
2009 from Edgewood College in Madis<strong>on</strong>.<br />
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in<br />
Communicati<strong>on</strong> Studies and Interpers<strong>on</strong>al<br />
Management.<br />
Alesia Bowe ’06 and Eric Vavra were united<br />
in marriage <strong>on</strong> June 20, 2009. The couple<br />
will live in Chippewa Falls.<br />
Cassie Hunt (’06) earned Academic All-<br />
District h<strong>on</strong>ors and was selected to the<br />
WIAC All-Sportsmanship Team. She was<br />
also nominated for the WIAC Scholar-<br />
Athlete of the Year Award<br />
Friends of McD<strong>on</strong>ell<br />
Pat and Herman (Bud) Schemenauer celebrated<br />
their 50th wedding anniversary <strong>on</strong><br />
Sunday, July 26, 2009. Pat was a l<strong>on</strong>g time<br />
cook at McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong>.<br />
✝ Clarence L. Bowe passed away <strong>on</strong><br />
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the<br />
Maplewood Nursing Home in Bloomer.
ALUMNI NEWS 11<br />
He attended St. Charles Grade <strong>School</strong> and<br />
graduated from Chi Hi. He married<br />
Albina Tichey ’40 in 1941. They were<br />
both members of Notre Dame Church. He<br />
is survive by his wife of almost 68 years,<br />
<strong>on</strong>e s<strong>on</strong> Jeffrey ’71 (Cindy), three<br />
daughters Diana Bowe Torkels<strong>on</strong> ’65<br />
(Bob), Vicki Bowe Brown ‘68 (Mike<br />
’66), and Linda Bowe Dresel ’68<br />
(Dave), <strong>on</strong>e daughter in-law, Judith<br />
Geissler Bowe ’64. He also is survived<br />
by 16 grand-children and 23 great-grandchildren.<br />
He was preceded in death by his<br />
parents, <strong>on</strong>e s<strong>on</strong>, David ’64, al<strong>on</strong>g two<br />
brothers and two sisters.<br />
✝ Mary Ann Wagner Bucheger passed<br />
away <strong>on</strong> Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at St.<br />
Joseph’s Hospital. She was a very devoted<br />
member of Sacred Heart Church in Jim<br />
Falls and a very dedicated mother. She is<br />
survived by four s<strong>on</strong>s, Francis (Vicky),<br />
Charles (Pauline), Patrick (D<strong>on</strong>na) and<br />
Terence (Cheryl), seven daughters, Jane<br />
(Glenn) Jurek, Anne (Ed) Schultz,<br />
Barbara Bucheger Hedringt<strong>on</strong> ’78,<br />
Lorraine (John) DeGrood, Catherine<br />
(Kevin) Aubart, Rose Mary (Joe) Cibulka<br />
and Stacey. She was also blessed with 21<br />
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.<br />
✝ Marvin J. Franz passed away Sunday,<br />
October 11, 2009 after a courageous battle<br />
with Alzheimer’s. He served in the U.S.<br />
Army during the Korean War and then<br />
came home to marry Sylvia<br />
Schemenauer ’55. He worked at the<br />
Northern Center for the Developmentally<br />
Disabled for many years, al<strong>on</strong>g with<br />
Benish Trucking. He was a member of the<br />
Moose Lodge, the American Legi<strong>on</strong> and<br />
Notre Dame Church. He is survived by his<br />
wife, three s<strong>on</strong>s, Wayne ’82 (Pam),<br />
Brent ’83 (Debi) and Kyle ’86, all of<br />
Chippewa Falls, and two daughters,<br />
REUNIONS<br />
Michelle “Shelly” Franz Retzlaff<br />
’85 (Scott) and Kristie (Martin) Escobedo.<br />
He is also survived by nine grandchildren<br />
and four step-grandchildren.<br />
✝ Karen A. Geissler passed away at her residence<br />
<strong>on</strong> M<strong>on</strong>day, December 7, 2009.<br />
She was a sales clerk in the men’s department<br />
at Farm and Fleet and a member of<br />
St. Peter’s Church and the Christian<br />
Mothers Society. She is survived by her<br />
husband Gerald, two s<strong>on</strong>s, Randy (Peggy)<br />
and Rick (Kelly), three daughters Lynn<br />
(Jeff) Bremness and Sherry (Brian) Petrich<br />
and Kari (Mike) McD<strong>on</strong>ald, al<strong>on</strong>g with<br />
<strong>on</strong>e brother and two sisters. She also had<br />
eight grandchildren, including Danielle<br />
Geissler ’09.<br />
✝ Rose M. Postl Manny passed away <strong>on</strong><br />
Sunday, September 27, 2009 in Chippewa<br />
Falls. She attended St. Peter <strong>School</strong> and<br />
later attended McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong>. She<br />
married Francis Manny <strong>on</strong> October 19,<br />
1940. She is survived by seven of her<br />
eight children, including Charles<br />
“Chip” ’76, and Daniel ’66 of<br />
Chippewa Falls.<br />
✝ Sister M. Margene O’D<strong>on</strong>nell, O.S.F.,<br />
passed away <strong>on</strong> Saturday, October 23,<br />
2009 at St. Francis C<strong>on</strong>vent in Springfield,<br />
Illinois. She was born Margaret Lenore<br />
O’D<strong>on</strong>nell. She entered the c<strong>on</strong>gregati<strong>on</strong><br />
<strong>on</strong> Feb. 2, 1937 and professed her religious<br />
vows <strong>on</strong> Oct. 4th, 1939. She is survived<br />
by four sisters, Ann O’D<strong>on</strong>nell<br />
Egan ’48 (Pat), Helen O’D<strong>on</strong>nell<br />
Dinnen ’44, Eileen Sims and Edna<br />
O’D<strong>on</strong>nell Fredrick ’46 (Dale), and<br />
<strong>on</strong>e brother, Clifford ’52 (D<strong>on</strong>ita). She<br />
is also survived by many nieces and<br />
nephews, several cousins, and her<br />
Franciscan Sisters whom she shared her<br />
life for over 72 years.<br />
Class of 1950<br />
The 60th class reuni<strong>on</strong> will be held in c<strong>on</strong>juncti<strong>on</strong> with the Alumni Banquet <strong>on</strong><br />
Saturday, May 22nd at McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong>. Banquet starts following the 4 p.m.<br />
Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Email c<strong>on</strong>tacts are Susan DeL<strong>on</strong>g:<br />
del<strong>on</strong>g4875@yahoo.com and Lucy LeCleir at lucyannlec@aol.com or call Alice<br />
Marshall at 715.723.5901<br />
Class of 1960 McD<strong>on</strong>ell Class of 1960 – the Big 50 Reuni<strong>on</strong>!<br />
September 17 & 18th, 2010. Please send your updated address, ph<strong>on</strong>e number<br />
and e-mail address to either John Hillery at jfhillery@att.net or Joe Janc at<br />
jjanc@sbcglobal.net. We would also like to hear any funny or interesting stories of<br />
things that happened during your four years at McD<strong>on</strong>ell. C<strong>on</strong>tact Jenny Schafer<br />
at McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong>, 715.723.0538 for physical address of John Hillery or<br />
Joe Janc if you do not have email.<br />
Class of 1979 Our 30 year class reuni<strong>on</strong> will be delayed until August<br />
14th of 2010. Look for a separate tent for class of 1979, at the Baby Boomers celebrati<strong>on</strong>,<br />
held at the Northern Wisc<strong>on</strong>sin State Fair grounds. There is a $10.00<br />
entrance fee, and is open from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Beverages and food are available<br />
Class of 1954 Celebrates 55th Class Reuni<strong>on</strong><br />
FRONT ROW L to R: is Larry Marineau, Joan Meznarich, Francis Sim<strong>on</strong>, Sheld<strong>on</strong> Schneider, Jean (Dietzler)<br />
Merchant, Marie (Butak) Huds<strong>on</strong>, Mary Ann (Steinmetz) Miller, Dolores (Gaier) Huber, Nancy (Krueger)<br />
Loiselle and Judy (Postle)<br />
BACK ROW: Joseph Carroll, Charles Coushman, Theo Sklang, Bruce Peloquin, Darrell Lynn, Louis Hebert, Dick<br />
Trauba, Artie (LeCleir) McIlquham, Dick Hartman, Sr. Margaret Gaier, Dick Douville, MaryAnn Diederich,<br />
Dolores Lanners, Charlotte (Bowe) Prince, Carol (Bernier) Lien, K. Gingras, Yv<strong>on</strong>ne (LaFrania) Brown<br />
✝ Gertrude J. Roach passed away Saturday,<br />
December 5, 2009 at the Rutledge Home<br />
in Chippewa Falls. She moved to<br />
Chippewa Falls in 1934 and became a<br />
member of Holy Ghost Church, where she<br />
was very active. She was also a member of<br />
the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for over 40<br />
years. She is survived by three s<strong>on</strong>s,<br />
Harold “Joe” (Shirley ’49), Charles<br />
(Mareen) and Robert (Joan), <strong>on</strong>e daughter<br />
Charlene Shower ’64 (Del), 15 grandchildren,<br />
28 great-grandchildren and 12<br />
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded<br />
in death by her husband “Bud”, her<br />
parents, <strong>on</strong>e daughter Mary Roach<br />
Jakubowski ’57 and 15 brothers and<br />
sisters.<br />
✝ Earl J. Scholl passed away peacefully in<br />
his sleep <strong>on</strong> Friday, September 25, 2009.<br />
He owned and operated Scholl<br />
Distributing Co., Inc in Chippewa Falls for<br />
over 50 years. He was preceded in death<br />
by his first wife of almost 49 years,<br />
Rosemary (Cournoyer). Earl is a U.S.<br />
Army veteran, having served in World War<br />
II for which he received a purple heart for<br />
his involvement with the D-Day invasi<strong>on</strong>.<br />
He is survived by his sec<strong>on</strong>d wife, Ruth<br />
Jean Crane, his sister Florence Scholl<br />
Kaiser ’36, two daughters, Susan<br />
BABY BOOMERS!<br />
The Fifth Bi-Annual Baby<br />
Boomers<br />
Class Reuni<strong>on</strong> is<br />
August 14th, 2010<br />
at the<br />
Northern Wisc<strong>on</strong>sin State<br />
Fairgrounds.<br />
chippewafallsbabyboomers.org<br />
Scholl Powers ’62 (Stephen) and<br />
Mary Ellen Scholl ’70, <strong>on</strong>e s<strong>on</strong><br />
Richard ’65, two grand-daughters and<br />
four great-grandchildren.<br />
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Just e-mail us at mackmesssenger@cacs.k12.wi.us<br />
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IMPORTANT DATES<br />
Check out the informati<strong>on</strong> in this issue about the<br />
Mid-Winter Mardi Gras <strong>on</strong> page 9.<br />
Annual ALUMNI BANQUET HAS<br />
CHANGED – SAVE THE NEW DATE<br />
Saturday, May 22nd 2010 at McD<strong>on</strong>ell<br />
Look for your pers<strong>on</strong>al invitati<strong>on</strong> in the mail closer to the<br />
event. We are looking for help planning this event – if you<br />
would like to join the committee, please c<strong>on</strong>tact Jenny<br />
Schafer at 715.723.0538 ext 306.<br />
CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK!<br />
Network with other McD<strong>on</strong>ell Alumni and find out all the social<br />
happenings <strong>on</strong> this facebook page. Search under McD<strong>on</strong>ell High<br />
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DATES toREMEMBER<br />
JANUARY 18-20<br />
2010-2011 Registrati<strong>on</strong> - informati<strong>on</strong>al<br />
sessi<strong>on</strong>s at schools<br />
JANUARY 20-24<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Students to Nati<strong>on</strong>al Pro-Life<br />
March in Washingt<strong>on</strong> DC<br />
JANUARY 23<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Winter Carnival<br />
JANUARY 29, 30 & 31<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Musical “Annie Get Your Gun”<br />
Call for tickets 715.723.9126<br />
Chippewa <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
United in Faith and Missi<strong>on</strong><br />
Development and Alumni Relati<strong>on</strong>s Office<br />
1316 Bel Air Boulevard<br />
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729<br />
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JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 5<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Week<br />
Jan 31 McD<strong>on</strong>ell Athletic Brunch @ McD<br />
Feb 1 <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Mass @ McD<br />
10 a.m.<br />
FEBRUARY 13<br />
CACS Mardi Gras @ McD 6 p.m.<br />
FEBRUARY 22-26<br />
NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break<br />
MARCH 14<br />
District Solo Ensemble @ McD<br />
MARCH 14<br />
C<strong>on</strong>firmati<strong>on</strong> at parishes<br />
MARCH 20<br />
Music Booster Craft Show @ McD<br />
Chippewa <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> Chippewa <strong>School</strong>s <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Central<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell <strong>Catholic</strong> Central High<br />
Notre<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong><br />
Dame<br />
High <strong>School</strong><br />
Middle<br />
Holy Notre Ghost Dame Middle Elementary<br />
<strong>School</strong><br />
St. Holy Charles Ghost Elementary Borromeo<br />
Primary,<br />
St. Charles Borromeo Primary,<br />
BB4C, Childcare, 3-Pre-K, and BB4C, Day Care<br />
3 year-old Pre school, K– 3<br />
Winter Summer 2007 2010<br />
Mack<br />
✟<br />
Messenger QUALITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL<br />
EDUCATION SINCE 1882<br />
www.cacs.k12.wi.us<br />
News for McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong> Alumni and Friends ✎ Chippewa <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
MARCH 26 AND 27 - Alumni<br />
Basketball-Volleyball Tournament<br />
APRIL 4 - 12<br />
Senior Class Trip<br />
APRIL 2-5<br />
EASTER Break<br />
APRIL 22<br />
Beach Party/Dance @ McD<br />
APRIL 23<br />
NO SCHOOL - Diocesan Inservice<br />
APRIL 24<br />
McD Prom @ Aval<strong>on</strong><br />
APRIL 25<br />
First Holy Communi<strong>on</strong><br />
MAY 15<br />
Golf Scramble - McD Booster Club<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell<br />
Volleyball<br />
Brings Home<br />
the Gold<br />
Seas<strong>on</strong> summary <strong>on</strong> page 6.<br />
MAY 19<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell Fine Arts Festival @ McD<br />
MAY 22<br />
Alumni Mass at St. Charles Borromeo<br />
Parish at 4 pm<br />
Alumni Banquet following @ McD<br />
MAY 26<br />
Baccalaureate<br />
MAY 31<br />
McD Band marches in<br />
Memorial Day Parade<br />
JUNE 3<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell High <strong>School</strong> Graduati<strong>on</strong><br />
JUNE 4<br />
Final Day of <strong>School</strong><br />
JUNE 7<br />
Staff Appreciati<strong>on</strong> Mass and Breakfast<br />
McD<strong>on</strong>ell 2009 Divisi<strong>on</strong> 4 State Volleyball Champi<strong>on</strong>s<br />
All C<strong>on</strong>ference First Team: Karley Wiensch, Ashley Zumbrock,<br />
Christi Schoch, H<strong>on</strong>orable Menti<strong>on</strong>: Ari Gardow, Hannah Krejci<br />
All State Team: Christi Schoch, Karley Wiensch, Sarah Schoch<br />
State Semi- Final Game Ball: Karley Wiensch<br />
State Final Game Ball: Hannah Krejci<br />
Chippewa All County Team: (Co-players of the year) Ashley<br />
Zumbrock and Christi Schoch Sec<strong>on</strong>d team: Sarah Schoch<br />
H<strong>on</strong>orable Menti<strong>on</strong>: Ari Gardow, Hannah Krejci<br />
Eau Claire All County Player of the year: Christi Schoch.<br />
Seas<strong>on</strong> summary by coach Kat Roesler <strong>on</strong> page 6.