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MESSMERTODAY ▼ Lewis Lea ’92 Named Principal This past summer, another familiar face returned home to the Messmer Family as Mr. Lewis Lea was named Principal of St. Rose Catholic Urban Academy and St. Leo Catholic Urban Academy. Lewis is a member of Messmer High School’s class of 1992. After graduating and earning a scholarship from the Lorelei Foundation (founded by Steve and Lori Reitman), Lewis went on to attend and graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Besides his work in the classroom, Lewis balanced his studies with extra-curricular activities. Lewis was a member of the school’s soccer, basketball and baseball teams. He was a member of the World Cultures Club and also found time to serve on Student Council. He was a leader in and out of the classroom. Today, Lewis balances his work as principal, with a personal life that includes his wife Marcie (who he met at UWM) and his two sons, Lewis and Maurice. Even with all this he finds time to enjoy his hobbies of autograph collecting, softball, bowling and karate, and his love of coaching. Lewis has served and continues to serve as a coach of both boys and most recently girls basketball teams. Lewis takes great pride in his family and in his work as a teacher and administrator. He has been especially happy to see the strides the faculty, staff and students of the Catholic Urban Academies have made incorporating the “Messmer Way.” Lewis envisions soon all four campuses functioning as one unit. Furthermore, Lewis believes that Messmer has and will continue to serve as the example of a quality school for the city and state. “St. Rose and St. Leo offer hope and a light in a community that often finds itself in darkness,” says Lea. “This is what makes Rose & Leo special and keeps students coming to our doors,” Lewis continued. “I’m glad to be home.” Since graduating from Messmer, Lewis taught for eight years at Siefert Elementary School in Milwaukee and also served as an Assistant Principal at McDowell Montessori for two years. He credits much of his current success to the values he learned here at Messmer. Lewis and his parents chose Messmer High School because of its close proximity (he grew up on 40th and Capitol), but mostly because it allowed him to continue in his rich Catholic upbringing. He recalls many fond memories of his time here at Messmer including winning the State Championship in basketball in 1989. But his fondest memories are of his favorite teachers Mr. Monday, Ms. Mathay, and Ms. Veith. As a student, Lewis had to work hard in the classroom. Lewis credits his teachers with giving him a strong work ethic. “They went out of their way to make sure I took care of my business in the classroom, even pulling me from basketball practice if needed!” Lea recalled. Lewis’s sister, Tangela, and brother, Tryson, also attended and graduated from Messmer High School. Create a Legacy Charitable Gift Annuity Wills & Remainders Trusts BENEFITS • Establish a Lasting Gift and Legacy at Messmer • Receive Income for Life through Annuity Payments • Receive Favorable Estate Treatment by Reducing Property in Your Estate For more information contact Messmer’s Advancement Office at development@messmerschools.org or 414-264-5440. 16
▼ MESSMERTODAY Unprecedented Numbers Attend Messmer Dinner Co-chair Bill Otto ’74 greets distinguished guests. Attendees visit with students. Nearly 500 community leaders, friends and alumni gathered at Messmer’s Portraits in Leadership Dinner to raise valuable funds for scholarships. The event honored four individuals for their commitment to Messmer—Michael Cudahy, Chris McAuliffe and Art & Meljay Krause ’59. Co-chairs Bill Otto ’74 and Bob Monday remarked, “This is an event that brings the community together to meet the students and understand what Messmer is all about.” Michael J. Cudahy was awarded the prestigious Bishop’s Chair Award for his support of, and dedication to, Messmer Catholic Schools and education in the city of Milwaukee. Mr. Cudahy is the retired Chairman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Marquette Medical Systems. He has also been a great benefactor of Messmer Catholic Schools. He is a strong proponent for School Choice and helped fund renovation projects at Messmer High School and Messmer Preparatory Catholic School. Chris McAuliffe received the Christian Faith and Leadership Award. This award recognizes those individuals who have let their faith lead them in their lives, and who have, in turn, led by example with their own good deeds. Chris has been a devoted and cherished member of the Messmer Catholic Schools Board of Directors for over twenty years. Her dedication to the spirit and mission of Messmer and Catholic education has been an inspiration to us all. Art and Meljay (Benesh) Krause, Messmer High School Class of 1959, were recognized with the Alumni of the Year Award. Besides being supporters of their local Kansas City community, the Krauses have been longtime supporters of Messmer High School. They have funded scholarships for students and have also supported the expansion and development of Messmer’s technology upgrades that have benefited students, faculty and staff. See you in 2009! Portraits in Leadership Scholarship Dinner hg Tuesday, October 13, 2009 The Pfister Hotel 17
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