Alumni News - Oldenburg Academy

Congratulations,
Alma Mater!
Alumni News
OA Earns Highest Honors
Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception
opportunities await... every student, every day!
SUMMER 2011
four star school
Alumni Association
welcomes 2011 graduates!
Oldenburg Academy celebrated their
recently acquired Four Star School
status on Friday, March 18. The
celebration kicked off on Thursday
afternoon with all students, faculty,
and staff members receiving Four
Star School t-shirts. They were asked
to wear their new t-shirts with jeans
on Friday. Students, faculty, and staff
alike enjoyed a free lunch of pizza,
salad, cake, and make your own ice
cream sundaes. On Thursday, a Four
Star school sign was put on display in
front of the academic building. The
OA Community is proud to receive
this honor and excited to see what
opportunities the future will hold.
A Four Star School rating is the
highest rating that a school
can receive from the Indiana
Department of Education.
This is the first year that private
schools were considered for
the honor.
OA is one of only two schools in the
Indianapolis Archdiocese that was
named a Four Star School.
Row 1: Tracy Swanson*, Meghan Wanstrath*, Jillian Keim*, Natalie Horn*, Alexa Tindall*, Alison Langferman*,
Sarah Lierman, Jessica Horan*, Alexander Lamers, Row 2: Catherine Wanstrath*, Molly Wilder*, Mary Katherine
Irrgang*, Molly Weber, Paul Weisbrod, Megan Roberts*, James Sanders*, Row 3: Anna Witt*, David Mullen*,
Anthony Moorman*, Alex Maslar*, James Moorman, Daniel Rohrig, Row 4: William Bradley Perkins*, Jamie
Reed*, Maria Riehle*, Julia Horninger, Trevor Kinker, Jessica Bosse*, Elliot Bergman, Row 5: Brenna Sarringhaus,
Elle Riehle*, Kirkland Siegel, Joseph Kahles*, Ashley Gramman, Koralyssa Graham*, Mark Brunsman, Row 6:
Amanda Schwab, Liana Quiroz, Mark Zinser, Stephen Spenser Gommel, Rebecca Horan*, Andrew DeCilles*, Row
7: Andrew Newton*, Lucas Nare*, Woodie Brandon Perkins*, Luke Owens, Jessica Hammoor*, Victoria Holtel,
Matthew Dobbs, Row 8: Ellen Owens*, Hillary Nolting*, Kathleen O’Neill, Charles Philip Nurrenberg, Jessica
Flaspohler*, Claire Eckstein *Denotes Academic Honors Diploma recipients
“This is a great opportunity to show our
stars.” - Amber Teaney ’12
“Being named a Four Star School is such
an honor.” - Gabrielle Mungcal ’14
Meghan Wanstrath
Valedictorian
Jessica Bosse
Salutatorian
Alison Langferman
Salutatorian

“Bring a Friend” and join us
for Homecoming Weekend!
Friday, October 7
Third Annual Distinguished Alumni Event
Come celebrate with us as we honor this year’s
Distinguished Alumni Award recipient on Friday, October
7 at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club in Batesville, Indiana.
Kick off Homecoming by bringing your spouse, friends,
and classmates to participate in this special event. This
evening will be comprised of dinner and an awards
presentation. Further details will be included in the
Homecoming mailing. We are currently accepting
nominations for this prestigious award. (See article to the
right for criteria and nomination information).
Saturday, October 8
Alumni Homecoming Celebration
The day begins at 8:00 am. Come and catch up with old
friends and hear about the exciting things happening at
the Academy. Look for your Homecoming registration
information in the mail during the first week of September.
Don’t forget to bring a friend!
Class celebrations
Throughout the year
If you have a reunion planned for this year, please let us
know! We will post all of the details for your get-together
on our website to make sure that all of your classmates
receive the most current information available!
We’re seeking
Distinguished
Alumni Award
nominations
Nominations are needed for
the Third Annual Distinguished
Alumni Award. We are looking
for accomplished graduates who
are inspirations to their families,
friends, and communities either
through their philanthropy, work,
or volunteer efforts.
We have had many wonderful
graduates grace the halls of this
institution rich in pride and traditions, and they are living
their lives in communities across the country. We need
you to nominate a remarkable alum from your community,
your class, or your family for this year’s Distinguished
Alumni Award. Nominees must have graduated from
ICA/OA at least ten years ago. Spread the news, anyone
can nominate an alum for this award.
Guidelines and nomination forms are available at
www.oldenburgacademy.org. Click on the Alumni tab,
then select the Distinguished Alumni Award. Contact
Sarah Lamping at 812.934.4440 ext. 240 to request a hard
copy of this information.
Deadline for receiving nominations is July 8, 2011.
Please submit your completed nomination form and
any supporting information to: Sarah Lamping; 1 Twister
Circle, PO Box 200; Oldenburg, Indiana 47036; slamping@
oldenburgacademy.org; Fax: 812.933.1209
Pam Decker Vonderhaar ‘64
Anniversary class contacts
are needed!
We are looking for anniversary class contacts. Help us
help you! Let us know if you are interested in being a class
contact. To date, the following alumni have agreed.
1951 Barb Hirt & Irma Klett Sand
1956 Margie Hahn Wilhelm
1986 Carla Werner Meer & Ginger Schmidt Puente
Run for an Alumni office!
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee
We will be electing new officers for our Alumni
Association during Homecoming on Saturday,
October 8. Step forward! Take part in your Alumni
Association and help plan for the future. All terms are
two years long except for the Trustee, whose term
is six years. Trustees must be past Presidents. There
are approximately four meetings per year to attend,
including the meetings to plan Homecoming. For
more information, or to become a candidate, contact
Juanita “Dee Dee” Seifert Kaiser ‘59 at 812.212.2393 or
ddkaiser@etczone.com.
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Alumni Induction 2011
The alumni association is growing!
On May 16, the Class of 2011 was inducted into the
Oldenburg Academy Alumni Association by President
Barb Gillman Lamping ’71. When addressing the 55
graduating seniors, Barb asked them to stay connected to
Oldenburg Academy. They are instrumental throughout
our growth, key to our future success, and testament to
those who believe that what is done here at OA is worth
any sacrifices that we make. After reciting the Alumni
Pledge, the graduating seniors were given a special gift
from the Alumni Association and a sports pass for next
year’s athletic events. Lunch was served with the help
of the Alumni Association Officers, Trustees, and Board
and the Oldenburg Academy School Board. Senior Mass
followed in the Sisters Chapel.
Keeping the tradition alive
Class of 2011 with alumni moms
Alumni: thank you for
making a difference
As I complete my tenth year as President of Oldenburg
Academy I pause and reflect on all the gifts and blessings
this position has offered. At the top of the list is coming
to know so many of you and learning about how you
are making an impact on our world. It is awesome to
experience our grads going forth and developing into
mature young adults. We are so proud of all of our
alums who continue to live the ICA/OA mission through
ministries, volunteer efforts, and charitable gifts.
We have a rich legacy and a common bond of being
educated in the Franciscan tradition. Service and giving
back to others is what we are all about. Special thanks to
each of you for your volunteer efforts and financial gifts
throughout the year to our Annual Fund, Reverse Raffle,
Pro-Am Golf Outing, Easter Egg Hunt, and so much more.
Most of all, thanks for all you do to promote your Alma
Mater to your friends and family!
Each year during the Alumni Induction and Senior
Luncheon I marvel at the families who have passed
on the legacy of an ICA/OA education. Thank you for
your endless sacrifices for ensuring that we are here for
generations to come.
You truly are a gift and blessing to us! You are ICA/OA alive
today! May our loving God bless you abundantly for all
you do for others and for gifting the Academy with your
time, treasure and talent.
Have a blessed summer!
Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF ‘69
Photo taken during Alumni Induction
Row 1 (L-R): Rita Strange Wilder ‘83, Molly Wilder ‘11, Mary
Kate Irrgang ‘11, Jana Pictor Irrgang ‘83, Liana Quiroz ‘11,
Diane Billman Quiroz ‘86, Jessica Flaspohler ‘11, Kathleen
Trabel Flaspohler ‘87, Paula Suttmann Bosse ‘83, Karen Meer
Eckstein ‘84, Claire Eckstein ‘11, Row 2: Cynthia Galle Wanstrath
‘80, Catherine Wanstrath ‘11, Maria Riehle ‘11, Marcia Wissel
Riehle ‘76, Rahe Ann Moritz Bergman ‘75, Elliot Bergman ‘11,
Anthony Moorman ‘11, Jill Ortman Moorman ‘78, Jessica Bosse
‘11, Jeannine Bosse ‘10 (sister), Jean Simmermeyer Meer ‘50
(grandma), Row 3: Mark Brunsman ‘11, Diana Ryker Brunsman ‘71,
Mary Amrhein Horninger ‘79, Julia Horninger ‘11
Upcoming events
August 11 - Cincinnati Oldenburg Club (Cincinnati Alumni
Chapter) and Immaculata Club (Batesville Alumni Chapter)
Summer Picnic at 6:00 pm. For more info, call Irma Klett
Sand ‘51 at 513.451.3640 or Barb Hirt ‘51 at 513.313.1253.
October 7 - Distinguished Alumni Award Event
October 8 - Alumni Homecoming
November 11 & 12 - OA’s Fall Play
December 4 – Retired Sisters Christmas Party
January 12 - Immaculata Club (Batesville Alumni Chapter)
Meeting/Christmas Party
February 25 – OA’s 23rd Annual Reverse Raffle
March 8 – Immaculata Club (Batesville Alumni Chapter)
Meeting/Stanley Party
April 7 – OA Easter Egg Hunt
April 28 – Holly Bruns 5K Memorial Walk/Run
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Stay informed about alumni
and Academy events online!
OA presents Alumni
Memorial and Honorary
Scholarships
Listed below are the recipients of scholarships established
by or in honor of our alumni. Thank you to all of the alumni
and their family members who have made these scholarships
available to our students!
Mrs. Ruth Ramsdell-Haas ’55, in memory of her parents,
presented the Elmer G. and Rose L. Ramsdell Scholarship
to Caitlyn Bowling ‘15. Caitlyn attended Laurel
Elementary and Junior High School in Laurel, Indiana. Her
parents are William and Tara Gabbard Bowling ‘90.
Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF ‘69 presented the incoming
freshman Brenda S. Vogelsang ‘84 Scholarship to Sarah
Wilder ‘15. Sarah attended St. Louis School in Batesville.
Her parents are Mark and Rita Strange Wilder ‘83.
Oldenburg Academy’s new website went live in March at
www.oldenburgacademy.org. Check it out! Once you are on the
homepage, click on the Alumni tab at the top. The Alumni section
was designed with you in mind. We want to make it easier for you
to get the most current information about what is going on in the
Alumni Association (and at the school) as quickly as possible. Look
for this page to grow, with more opportunities to keep in touch
with fellow classmates and friends. We are always looking for ways
to improve the site, so your feedback is valuable to us!
Thanks to Jonathon Maple ‘07, OA’s newest faculty member
and Outreach Coordinator, OA has a Facebook page and blog.
Although it is not Alumni specific, it will keep you and the
Oldenburg Academy community informed about events and
significant happenings with students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
Make sure to like “Oldenburg Academy” on Facebook (the one
with the Twister in the photo) and follow our blog at
http://oldenburgacademy.wordpress.com. Take a few minutes
to check Facebook, read our blog, and explore our new website!
Questions and comments can be directed to Sarah Lamping at
slamping@oldenburgacademy.org.
Alumni in the military
The Alumni Association is trying to
create a database of alumni military
personnel. Please let us know if
you, or an alum that you know, is
currently serving or has served
in the United States armed forces.
Email Sarah Lamping at slamping@
oldenburgacademy.org.
Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF ‘69 presented the Connie
Prickel Metz ‘51 Scholarship to Anna Dickman ‘15.
Anna attended St. Louis School in Batesville, Indiana. Her
parents are Jerry and Mary Beth “Marbie” Hortemiller
Dickman ‘78.
Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF ‘69 presented the Maria
Duerr DeJaco ’48 Scholarship to Emmalee Schulte ‘15.
Emmalee attended St. John the Baptist in Harrison, Ohio.
Her parents are Larry and Julie Schulte.
Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF ‘69 presented the Judith Ann
Heinlein ‘58 Scholarship to Ted Geis ’15. Ted attended
St. Louis School in Batesville, Indiana. His parents are
Chris and Laura Geis.
Mrs. Joleen Lancaster, Guidance Director, presented the
Rita Jean Gehring Wanstrath ’41 Scholarship: Oldenburg
Heritage Award to Mark Francis Brunsman ’11. His
parents are Bill and Diana Ryker Brunsman ’71.
Mrs. Joleen Lancaster, Guidance Director, presented
the Brenda Moeller Vogelsang Scholarship to Claire
Jean Eckstein ’11. Her parents are Paul and Karen Meer
Eckstein ’84.
Mrs. Joleen Lancaster, Guidance Director, presented the
Rosemary (Doll) Dierckman ’47 and Melanie Dierckman
’80 Memorial Scholarship to Brianna Tindall ’14. Her
parents are Jeff and Sandy Tindall.
Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF ‘69 presented the Rosemary
(Doll) Dierckman ’47 and Melanie Dierckman ’80
Memorial Scholarship to the following incoming
freshman who attended St. Louis School in Batesville,
Indiana. Matthew Hurm ‘15, whose parents are Bob and
Autumn Hurm, Courtney Eckstein ‘15, whose parents are
Dave and Judy Eckstein, and Sarah Wilder ‘15, whose
parents are Mark and Rita Strange Wilder ‘83.
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Holly’s rOAd to education
OA Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsored by the Alumni Association
A fun family event (L-R): Siblings Jill Knueven ‘08, Andrew
Knueven ‘13 (the bunny), and Brian Knueven ‘05
Members of the Bruns family gather for a group photo
The first annual holly’s rOAd to education 5k walk/run
was held on April 16th. It was a rainy, rather dreary day,
but within the mist of the gloomy weather, more than 65
participants and more than a dozen volunteers brought
their own rays of sunshine, warmth and happiness to the
streets of Oldenburg. We all came together that morning
to help fund the newly established Holly Bruns Memorial
Scholarship for Oldenburg Academy.
Through the generosity of numerous sponsors, donors
and participants, this event grossed $5,500! The planning
committee is beyond grateful to everyone who helped in
ANY way. We are looking ahead to next year already, in the
hopes to do as well, and YES, even better than this year!
We have ideas, people. Big ideas! We’re going to promote
a ‘virtual walk’ so more people who can’t physically be at
the event will still be able to FULLY participate! We hope
to get even MORE sponsors and feet on the ground the
day of the event. This of course will require even more
volunteers! So, if your heart tugs and you want to help
but can’t actually WALK or RUN, please volunteer in some
way. (More information on how that can happen will be
available closer to the next event!)
To wrap things up, we want to say, THANK YOU. That
doesn’t feel like it covers it enough, but THANK YOU for
all the support for this cause. We look forward to the
2nd Annual holly’s rOAd to education and look forward
to meeting more people through participation and
volunteering.
Here is a link to a slideshow from the event, http://www.
youtube.com/watchv=yfKeY491hNc. It’s not perfect
but we think it shows the TRUE atmosphere of the day.
It certainly wasn’t about the rain! Save the date for the
second annual holly’s rOAd to education 5k Walk/Run
scheduled for April 28, 2012 at Oldenburg Academy.
Heartwarming thanks from the Planning Committee
Nita Mauer ’82, Julie Daly Neyer ’82, & Tina Caldwell ‘80
The fourth annual OA Easter Egg Hunt was held on April
23 with over 100 people in attendance. Under cloudy
skies (but no rain!) children searched the grounds outside
ICA Hall for over 1,000 candy-filled eggs. The Easter
bunny was available for pictures and hugs and everyone
gathered in the cafeteria after the hunt for refreshments.
Newborn to tweens had a great time celebrating Easter
at this fun event, bringing together alumni and the
community. Several local businesses generously donated
food and items for this event: McDonald’s, Ruth Ann’s
Hallmark, The Bookshelf, and Snikkers and Peanuts. Join
us for the Easter Egg Hunt next year on Saturday, April 7!
Regina Radcliffe Rankin ‘89
Reverse Raffle thanks
Thanks to everyone who helped with Oldenburg
Academy’s 22nd Annual Reverse Raffle, “Come Sail OA.”
Your help, even in the smallest way, made a tremendous
impact on this event. It was a wonderful evening for all
attending. Your generous support directly impacts each
and every student at OA. Thanks to Barb Bohman and
Susan Strange Glaser ‘80 who co-chaired this event,
Mary Dickey, live auction chair, and a great committee
of volunteers: Jean Beischel, Janet Borst, Diana Ryker
Brunsman ’71, Mary Beth Hortemiller Dickman ’78,
Kathy Kuntz Dietz ’76, Kathy Fangman, Jackie Wenning
Fitzgerald ’80, Sr. Ruth Mary Forthofer ’51, Mary
Harrah, Lynn Hertel, Denise Johnson, Marty Junker, Janet
Grieshop Kirschner ’78, Carol Reed, Melanie Riehle, Mary
Ellen Rippe, Heidi Shenk, Jane Smith, Kim Mollaun Smith
’77, Mary Beth Simmermeyer Welsh ’75, Katie Welsh ’06,
and Rita Strange Wilder ’83. Thanks to our Masters of
Ceremonies, the junior class, the Academy Singers, the
cheerleaders, and the OA faculty, parents, alumni and
friends who assisted with event set up or volunteered the
night of the event. Thanks also to our event sponsors, gift
donors, those who purchased raffle tickets, and attendees.
Your participation made this event a great success!
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Celebrating a family legacy of service!
Alumni updates
Row 1: Brooke Fledderman, Brenna
Fledderman, Row 2: Mark Fledderman,
Joann Fledderman, Row 3: Kurt Fledderman,
Christina Fledderman, Debi Fledderman
Kaiser, Taryn Fledderman, Lynn Fledderman,
Row 4: Randy Amick (Lynn’s husband), Mike
Kaiser, Erin Fledderman
I had the privilege and honor of coming
to know Mark and Joann Fledderman
when I took the position as Oldenburg
Academy President ten years ago. Their
passion for Oldenburg Academy is
witnessed through their years of giving
back to an educational institution that
impacted their lives. They exemplify
what it means to give back to an
organization that made a significant
difference in their lives with their time,
talent and treasure.
As you may remember, Mrs. Joann
Reer Fledderman ’61 received the
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award
in 2004. This award was initiated ten
years ago to recognize the volunteer
efforts of individuals in service to
Oldenburg Academy. Individuals
receiving this award are recognized
for their leadership, faithfulness, and
contributions of time, talent, and
treasure. To this day she continues to
be a loyal and trusted volunteer at
OA. She remains active in the Alumni
Association, having served as an
officer of the board and on a variety of
committees, as well as working at Twice
Blessed Resale one day a week.
In January 2011, during Catholic
Schools Week Eucharistic Celebration,
Oldenburg Academy presented the
2010-2011 Outstanding Volunteer
Service Award to Mr. Mark Fledderman.
Truth be told, Mark has been more than
a volunteer to Oldenburg Academy.
Mark would say his commitment to
the Academy started over forty five
years ago when he first met Joann at
the Morris Church picnic. He would go
on to say that he became invested in
Oldenburg Academy when he “scaled
the walls” to spend time with his future
wife, Joann. Joann and Mark married,
settled in Batesville and started a family
with four girls and one boy. Joann
taught and substitute taught at St.
Louis School, while Mark worked for
Proctor & Gamble. After 29 years at
P&G, Mark retired and began working
as OA’s Business Operations Manager,
helping to oversee major facility
projects, budgeting, benefits and much
more. To date, Mark has attempted to
retire from OA three times. Although
officially retired, he is still consulted for
special projects.
Following in the footsteps of their
mother, all four of Mark and Joann’s
daughters attended the Academy: Lynn
’84, Debi ’86, Erin ’98 and Taryn ’05.
Mark and Joann will both tell you that,
had the Academy been coed at the
time, Kurt would also be among the OA
alumni ranks. Much to their daughters’
dismay Joann and Mark were regular
chaperones at school dances. Even after
their youngest daughter graduated,
they have continued to help cheer
on the “Twisters” by attending and
supporting school events. Today their
children Lynn (a lawyer in Batesville),
Debi (a salesperson in Indianapolis),
Kurt (an engineer in Alaska), Erin (a
Biology teacher in Missouri), and Taryn
(working in counseling services and
beginning a masters degree program
at NKU), will tell you that their parents’
dedication to Catholic education and
desire to make this world a better place,
not only for them but for all people, is
exemplary.
Thank you for all you do to help ensure
that a quality Franciscan Catholic
education is available for future
generations! Thank you for vesting your
family in the OA mission!
Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF ‘69
Oldenburg Academy President
Marcia Meyer Kurtz ’80 has been
married to her husband, Daryl, for
28 years. They have 6 children, 1
grandson and are expecting three
more this fall. Marcia currently works
as an executive assistant with the
Chairman and Management at Hill-
Rom. Last September marked 30
years with the Hill-Rom/Hillenbrand
companies. Marcia’s daughter, Trish
Kurtz Candelot ’03, is an RN at
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
Emergency Room in Batesville.
Trisha married Romain Candelot of
Cambronne-Les-Clermont, France
in 2008. They are expecting their
first child in August. Tonya Kurtz
Gibson married Wes Gibson and they
have two children. “I have enjoyed
reconnecting with a lot of classmates
this year via Facebook. Take care and
stay in touch!”
Michelle Frondorf Broering ’02 and
her husband, Paul, welcomed their
first child, Daniel Francis, in February.
Katie Linville Meyer ‘03 married Kevin
Meyer in May.
Jonathon Maple ’07 graduated from
Ball State University with a Bachelor
of Science in Business and Marketing
Education in May. He accepted a
position at Oldenburg Academy as
Outreach Coordinator and Business
Faculty. Jonathon will be teaching
Business Foundations/Personal
Finance, Journalism, and an SAT Prep
Course. He will also manage the Lucky
Buck and Walkathon fundraisers.
What’s going on
with you Share your
news with your fellow
alumni! Email slamping@
oldenburgacademy.org.
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Deaths of alumni and their family members
1930s
Clara L. Merchen Speth ‘32 passed
away on 4.10.11.
Margaret Clark Potee ‘35 passed
away on 4.14.11.
Margaret Ziepfel Cappel ‘38 passed
away on 1.30.11.
Martha Kramer Kreimer ’39 passed
away in May 2011. Her sister in laws are
Sr. Irving Marie Kreimer ’39 and
Sr. Marge Keiholz Tamlin ‘39.
1940s
Hilda Martini Marois ’40 recently
passed away. Her sisters are Marcella
Martini Preston ’48 and Sr. Edna
Martini, OSF ’51.
Bernice W. Waechter Tenbrink ‘41
passed away on 1.25.11.
Sr. Charlyne Wolff, OSF ’42 passed
away on 2.7.11. Her sister is Mary Joan
Wolff Corrigan ‘44.
Andrew A. Ariens, husband of
Gertrude C. Beyer Ariens ‘46, passed
away on 11.5.10.
Sr. Dolores Wright, OSF ‘48’s brother
passed away in January.
1950s
Dan Ferkinhoff, husband of Rita
Buschur Ferkinhoff ’52 passed away
on 4.29.11. Lisa Ferkinhoff Hedge ’77,
Diana Ferkinhoff Schutte ’78, Laura
Ferkinhoff Foster ’83, and Nancy
Ferkinhoff Craig ’91 are his children.
Mary Ferkinhoff Tekulve ’49, Joellen
Ferkinhoff Dietz ’52, and Donna
Ferkinhoff Schutte ‘61 are his sisters.
Malcolm “Mac” Werner, son of Marcia
Prickel Werner ’55, passed away on
3.5.11. Michelle Werner Meer ‘77 is
his sister.
Dennis Simmermeyer, brother of
Zola Simmermeyer Ernstes ‘57 and
Agatha Simmermeyer Glaub ’60,
passed away on 3.20.11.
1950s, continued
Donna Schmidt Baker ‘59 passed away
on 3.25.11.
1960s
Viginia Laker, mother of Joan Laker
Woodman ’60, Marianne Laker Freese ’61,
and Alice Laker Robb ‘62, passed away
on 4.28.11.
Don Robert Lowe, husband of Regina
Werner Lowe ‘63, passed away on 4.8.11.
Mary Freiberger, mother of Linda
Freiberger ‘64, passed away on 1.31.11.
Sr. Bridget Arnold, OSF ‘65 and Sr. Irma
Arnold, OSF ‘66’s mother recently
passed away.
Mary Jane Wernke, mother of Therese
Wernke Wallpe ’66, Deborah Wernke
Wanstrath ’67, and Mary Wernke ‘71,
passed away on 2.1.11.
William Werner, husband of Elvira
Borgman Werner ‘66, passed away 5.19.11.
Evelyn Heckman, mother of Sharon
Heckman Miller ’68 and Marilyn
Heckman Mohr ’69, passed away on 2.8.11.
Helen Harpring Navarra ‘48 is her sister.
Edna A. Bruns, mother of Cyndi Bruns
Moeller ‘69, passed away on 1.15.11.
Marjorie Dwyer Niemer, mother of
Sr. Marjorie Jeanne Niemer, OSF ‘69,
passed away on 2.13.11.
1970s
Malena Ardery, mother of Susan Ardery
Simmons ’71 and Joan Ardery ’75, passed
away on 2.1.11.
Norman “Pete” Wanstrath, father of LuAnn
Wanstrath Zeszut ’71, Jan Wanstrath
Carlson ’80, and Julie Wanstrath Jackson
’82 passed away on 3.2.11. Doug Wanstrath
’04, Ariel Wanstrath ‘08, Greg Wanstrath
’08, Meghan Wanstrath ’11, and Matthew
Wanstrath ‘14 are his grandchildren.
Myrt Moody, mother of Donna Moody
Ruggles ’72 and Chris Moody Vogelsang
‘74, passed away on 1.22.11.
1970s, continued
Kenneth L. Duerstock, father of Ethel
“Carol” Duerstock Ciesielski ‘73, Alice
Duerstock Achwegman ‘74, Theresa
Duerstock Dickman ‘77, and Rose
Duerstock Hountz ‘80, passed away
on 4.9.11.
Darwin Nobbe, husband of Beatrice
Schath Nobbe ’75, passed away on
3.10.11. Camille Nobbe Wahman ’68,
Michelle Nobbe Jansing ’74, and
Melanie Nobbe Stahley ‘78 are
his sisters.
Dr. J. Lingkod Paras, father of Felecia
Paras Krakowka ‘76, Teri Paras
Romweber ‘78 and Maria Corazon-
Paras ‘83, passed away 5.8.11.
Leonard J. Wilhelm, father of Kim
Wilhelm ‘77, passed away on 1.25.11.
1980s
James A. Phillips, father of Karen
Phillips Apsley ‘81 and Judith Phillips
Anderson ‘87, passed away 5.11.11.
Dave Hirt, father of Natalie Hirt
Maret ’84 and Tracy Hirt ’88, passed
away on 3.1.11. Darlene Hirt ’62, Doris
Hirt McKee ’70, and Donna Hirt ‘72
are his sisters.
1990s
Marcus Bright, husband of Cami
Scheele Bright ‘91, passed away
on 2.9.11.
James Paul Loichinger, father of Lenee
Loichinger Bohman ‘95, passed away
on 4.11.11.
Richard “Dick” Dietz, father of Victoria
Dietz ‘99, passed away on 3.24.11.
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Generous gift supports
Oldenburg Academy
iPad project!
The excitement is mounting as Oldenburg Academy
students anticipate the arrival of the iPad 2 for the
2011-2012 school year! In the fall of 2010, the Academy
announced that every student and faculty member will
have the opportunity to expand his or her critical thinking
and communication skills as we supplement our Four Star
education with the iPad. The Academy is the trailblazer
for Southeastern Indiana high schools launching 1:1 iPad
computing after only the second year on the market.
This decision provides endless possibilities as well as
numerous academic challenges for a rural, private school
of approximately 210 students.
Implementing this project involves significant financial
investment, and it was important to both the Board of
Trustees and the administration that this technology be
affordable for all students. The Academy is grateful for
the generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hillenbrand in
support of this project. Lifelong educational advocates,
both Gus and Nancy possess a passion for making a
difference in the lives of others through the world of
technology. The Hillenbrand gift of over 250 iPads
will help bring this project to fruition while allowing
Oldenburg Academy the fiscal resources to continually
expand current student programs.
“Oldenburg Academy will embark on a change that will
transition us toward greater technological advances
of the 21st century while working toward the goal of
exemplifying all that a Catholic education can do for the
students,” said Mrs. Bettina Rose, Principal.
“The iPads fit well with our Franciscan beliefs,” said Sr.
Therese Gillman, OSF, President. “It is our hope that the
iPads will help us become a greener school. We are so
excited about this generous gift from the Hillenbrands. It’s
like Christmas morning in the spring. I can’t wait to see
the excitement on our students’ faces as they are given
an iPad at the start of next year. This truly is a gift and
blessing.”
“Nancy and I love Oldenburg Academy,” said Gus
Hillenbrand. “If it wasn’t for the forward looking Sr.
Therese, this idea never would have started. Oldenburg
Academy is miles ahead of other schools.”
In preparation for the next academic year, the faculty
will receive iPads as well as training through the CREATE
foundation this April so they can explore all the potential
educational opportunities within their curriculum.
The entire Oldenburg Academy community thanks Gus
and Nancy Hillenbrand for this generous gift that will
allow opportunities to await OA students every day!
Congratulations,
OA Coach Merle Hines!
Congratulations to OA Boys
and Girls Head Cross Country
and Track and Field Coach,
Merle Hines, for completing
109 marathons in 50 states
(and the District of Columbia)!
It took Merle 30 years, but
she accomplished her goal,
which was inspired by her son
when he was a teen. Merle has
coached at OA for 22 years and
has inspired 12 OA graduates
to become marathoners. The
66-year-old told Debbie Blank
of the Herald-Tribune, “I feel like there’s nothing I can’t do.”
For more info, go to www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com
and search for “109 Marathons in 50 States.”
Team of educators evaluate
Oldenburg Academy and
give highest rating
In April, a team of educators appointed by the North
Central Association Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement (NCA CASI) came to evaluate
Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception for
the sole purpose of providing a recommendation for
accreditation. The evaluation team was responsible for
gauging the accountability of the school in accordance
with federal regulations while using a method of
quality assurance designed to distinguish schools
adhering to a set of educational standards.
This evaluation process is also known to drive student
performance and continuous improvement in
education while examining the whole institution—the
programs, the cultural context, the community of
stakeholders—to determine how well the parts work
together to meet the needs of students.
We are thrilled to announce that Oldenburg Academy
received the proposed rating of “fully accredited” from
the team. This is the highest rating any school in the
state of Indiana can receive from an accreditation team.
Coupled with our Four Star Status this year, the rating of
fully accredited is something we are proud of and hold
in high regard.
Mrs. Bettina Rose, Oldenburg Academy Principal
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OA Boys Basketball
Youth Camp
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 9:00 – 10:30*
Place: St. Louis School Activity Center
Age groups: Incoming fifth through eighth grade boys
Featuring: Oldenburg Academy Head Coach Gary
Moorman & the OA Boys Basketball Team
Camp includes: Individual skill development, team
concepts & fun!
Cost: Only $25.00 (includes camp t-shirt and water bottle)
Info and registration form: www.oldenburgacademy.org
Questions: Contact Athletic Director Tim Boyle at tboyle@
oldenburgacademy.org or 812.934.4440 ext. 228.
*The OA Basketball Team will practice from 10:45 to 12:00.
All campers are welcome to stay and watch practice.
OA Girls Basketball
Youth Camp
Date: Saturday, July 2
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Place: OA Gymnasium
Age groups: Incoming fifth through eighth grade girls
Featuring: Oldenburg Academy Head Coach Dan Kerker
and the OA Girls Basketball Team
Camp includes: Individual skill development, team
concepts and fun!
Cost: $25 (includes camp t-shirt and water bottle)
Info and registration form: www.oldenburgacademy.org
Questions: Contact Athletic Director Tim Boyle at tboyle@
oldenburgacademy.org or 812.934.4440 ext. 228.
Theatre Camp
Sponsored by the OA Alumni Association
Dates: Saturday, July 9, 16 and 23
Time by age groups: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Ages 14-22) and
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (Ages 7-13)
Places: Oldenburg Academy Auditorium on July 9 & 23
and St. Louis School Activity Center on July 16
Featuring: Stephen Hammoor ‘08, who is currently
studying theatre and religious studies at Indiana
University
Cost: Please include $25 per participant for all three
sessions; if not participating in all three sessions, please
include $10 per session.
Info and registration form: www.oldenburgacademy.org
Questions: Contact Sarah Lamping at slamping@
oldenburgacademy.org or 812.934.4440 ext. 240.
OA Boys and Girls Soccer
Youth Camp
Dates: July 18-19-20-21
Rain out date: July 22
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Gillespie Soccer Park (Delaware Rd. in Batesville)
Age groups: 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
Featuring: Oldenburg Academy Coaching Staff, Boys &
Girls Soccer Teams, and Collegiate Level Players
Camp includes: Individual skill development, team
concepts and fun!
Cost: $50 (includes camp t-shirt and water bottle), $40 for
second child, $100 for family of 3 or more, $10 discounted
rate for siblings of OA students, team training available for
teams of 10+.
Info and registration form: www.oldenburgacademy.org
Questions: Contact Athletic Director Tim Boyle at tboyle@
oldenburgacademy.org or 812.934.4440 ext. 228.
Join OA for the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
The March for Life takes place on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade (January 24). Participants march to remind the world and our
nation that each of us is special and deserves to be given the chance to live. Each year, Oldenburg Academy has invited students
to participate in the March to stand up against the laws that permit individuals to forget about the dignity of life. Participants are
comprised of individuals who are against abortion, the death penalty, euthanasia and any other circumstance that allows us to
forget about the dignity given to each of us as a result of being made in God’s image. Rebecca Hettesheimer ‘13, Jessica Horan ‘11,
Rebecca Horan ‘11, Maria Keck ‘13, Hillary Nolting ‘11, Nora Stacy ’13, Morgan Werner ‘13, campus ministry coordinator, Mrs. Auseré,
and principal, Mrs. Rose attended the 2010 March. While in D.C., they toured our nation’s capital and participated in prayer and
Mass at the National Basilica. OA joined community members in attending this event. Consider marching with us this January.
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Get on the bus, OA!
On a rainy Thursday, May 26th, quick modifications had
to be made the annual Walkathon fundraiser which is
focused on purchasing a 15 passenger mini bus. Rather
than all faculty and students walking the six mile trek
through scenic Oldenburg, the school community
rallied together and participated in our first ever Super
Volleython!
In all, twenty teams participated in a series of games that
was emceed by Mr. “Ace” Moorman and eventually led
to the championship round. The senior team of Woodie
Perkins, Jim Moorman, Dan Rohrig, and Lucas Nare of the
Fantastic Four took home bragging rights for the 2010-11
school year.
A huge thanks to Jean Stacy for organizing the event,
Mark Zinser for assuming student leadership, and all
parents who volunteered to assist that day. Anyone who
would like to see OA students riding to concert, athletic,
or club events in an OA mini bus, please contact Sarah
Lamping at 812.934.4440 ext. 240 and say, “I want to get
on the bus!”
Mrs. Bettina Rose, Oldenburg Academy Principal
Expand the horizons of
your family - host a FLAG
Beyond student
Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG) provides an
international high school student with the opportunity
to enroll as a student at Oldenburg Academy for one
academic year or beyond with the hopes of graduating
from OA. The FLAG Beyond program can help make
a positive impact in today’s global diplomatic arena.
Expand the horizons of your family by hosting a FLAG
student. Living with a student from another culture
provides the opportunity to come to know and share
diverse experiences that will enrich your family’s life
forever. Learn more by contacting Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF
‘69 at tgillman@oldenburgacademy.org or 812.933.0127.
Celebrating OA’s largest
2010-2011 achievements
Academics:
OA earned Four Star School status – the highest honor from
the Indiana Department of Education.
The 55 graduates earned over $4.1M in college scholarships
and were accepted into 31 colleges/universities in 10 states.
58% of the senior class graduated with Academic Honors.
Three students were named Lilly Endowment Community
Scholarship Finalists.
Two students named AP Scholars in recognition of their
exceptional achievement on AP exams by the College Board
The Board of Trustees approved implementation of one to
one computing through the iPad program for 2011-2012.
The Academy received a “fully accredited” rating from the
North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement. This is the highest rating.
Service:
OA students raised nearly $1,400 for relief efforts in Japan.
Seniors performed over 4,182 hours of service over a four
year period.
The Campus Ministry group participated in mission work
over spring break in Cincinnati
Athletics:
Girls’ tennis team earned regional title for second
consecutive year.
49 Academic All-State awards given to OA athletes.
It was the boys’ wrestling team’s inaugural season. An OA
wrestler advanced to the regional competition.
The girls’ cross country team earned first sectional title and
advanced as a team to semi-state.
State finalist in girls’ track in the 1600 Meter Run
Girls’ track sectional champ in 3200 Meter Run
Boys’ track sectional champ in the 100 Meter Dash
Fine Arts:
Art teacher won an international award for colored pencil
Five students were selected for the Indiana All-State Honor
Chorus.
Students earned one gold and one silver ranking at Indiana
State Instrumental Music Contests.
Students earned four gold rankings and one silver ensemble
ranking at Indiana State Vocal Music Contests.
Two students were chosen to perform with the Indiana
Bandmasters Honor Band.
Student earned second place in a national wildlife art contest.
Stewardship:
Secured generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Gus and Nancy
Hillenbrand to help launch iPad program in 2011-2012.
Expanded FLAG Beyond Foreign National student program
to include five students representing China, Japan, Mexico,
and South Korea.
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2011 Pro-Am Golf Classic
As you receive your Alumni News, the 20 th Annual Pro-Am
Golf Classic will be taking place. We have been blessed over
the last 20 years with many wonderful supporters: golfers
(including our PGA professionals), sponsors, advertisers,
volunteers, and raffle ticket purchasers… many of whom are
alumni! We sincerely thank you for your support.
If you have received your newsletter before June 20 and
would like to purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win
$3,000, please call us. We will gladly complete your ticket
and place it in the bucket for the drawing on June 20. Tickets
are $20 each or 3 for $50. (License #124488). The odds of
winning are great! About 380 tickets are sold each year.
Proceeds from this event help support the academic and
tuition needs of over 200 students at OA. As a small rural
school, our financial resources are limited and events like the
golf outing are key to keeping our tuition among the lowest
in the Tri-State.
Mark your calendar for Monday, June 18, 2012 for next
year’s event! Attention former OA golf team members:
bring back those fun memories of your OA golf matches
by gathering your former team to play next year! We invite
all alumni to join us as golfers, sponsors, advertisers, raffle
ticket purchasers or volunteers!
For questions, or to volunteer for next year’s event, contact
Debbie Holtel Lamping ’73 at 812.933.0737 or email
lamping@oldenburgacademy.org.
You can now order alumni
spiritwear online!
Go to www.shop.mylocker.net. All items can be customized,
so you can refer to your Alma Mater as OA or ICA. Enter the
locker door number DP528 and click on go. Design your
item using the drop down box, personalized for whomever
you choose, and add your graduation year if you wish! A
small button at the bottom of the screen entitled “Edit Text
& Print Colors” will allow you to customize your spiritwear
to say ICA or OA. 12% of every purchase benefits the OASIS
Athletic Booster Club. Use promo code BT445 and receive
50% off a custom designed t-shirt!
Got a brick
Alumni Legacy Brick
Recognition Program
In recognition of your gift to the Annual Fund, a
commemorative brick paver engraved with your
name and graduation year will be placed near
Mary’s Court.
To qualify, all you need to do is make a new gift
of $100 or more to the Annual Fund or make a
gift that is increased $100 or more over your gift
to last year’s Annual Fund. Keep in mind that this
year’s Annual Fund program will come to an end
on June 30, 2011 and next year’s campaign runs
from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Enclosed is a giving envelope for your
convenience. Please complete the Legacy Brick
Recognition Program section if you choose to
participate in the program. Legacy Bricks for all
qualifying gifts made to the Annual Fund by June
30, 2011 will be in place by Homecoming 2011
(Saturday, October 8, 2011).
50% off
Ruthven
prints
Now $75
Limited
quantity
“Cardinals at the Immaculate
Conception Chapel”
Signed and numbered limited edition prints by
John A. Ruthven, world acclaimed wildlife artist
This original watercolor was commissioned in 2002 by
Oldenburg Academy in honor of our 150th anniversary!
The image size is 10 inches by 13.5 inches and is unframed.
For more information, or to purchase a print, contact
Debbie Lamping at 812.933.0737.
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