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<strong>ST</strong>. MARY’S <strong>RECALL</strong><br />
A NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF <strong>ST</strong>. MARY‟S SCHOOL, SLEEPY EYE, MN � VOLUME 24 � NUMBER 3 � WINTER 2009<br />
Remember when?<br />
In the past 127 years, many important traditions have developed at <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong>, forming strong bonds between the students,<br />
teachers, parents, alumni and friends of <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s. Some of these old traditions are long forgotten, some traditions continue today, providing a<br />
link between past and present and some are brand-new traditions, creating new memories for our students.<br />
Homecoming is one of the best-loved traditions! Remember when<br />
bonfires were a part of Homecoming? Remember the incredible floats<br />
of years gone by, created with napkins, chicken wire and amazing<br />
ingenuity? Pictured is the Class of 1975‟s senior float.<br />
Prom is the capstone of high school for many students. This began in<br />
1917 with the junior banquet. It evolved into a junior-senior event<br />
and then a prom held at the Orchid Inn. The juniors continue to do<br />
all of the preparation for this event held in the school<br />
auditorium. Pictured are Ted Klein („75) and Suzanne (Tauer<br />
„75) Krzmarzick at Prom 1974.<br />
*Since 1971, the Knights of Columbus<br />
have sponsored a poster contest<br />
entitled “Keep Christ in Christmas”.<br />
Prizes are awarded to the winning<br />
entries.<br />
*Do you remember the procession of<br />
boys and girls in white clothes on Forty<br />
Hours Devotions and Holy Thursday?<br />
*The Drum and Bugle Corps was<br />
established in the early 1930‟s by Sister<br />
Emerentia. The corps took an active<br />
part in American Legion programs and<br />
played for Catholic activities. The corps<br />
was disbanded in the late 1950‟s.<br />
One of the most exciting traditions of the year has always been <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Mary‟s Christmas program! The first program in the new auditorium<br />
was in December of 1939, a tradition that continues to this day.<br />
Pictured is the Christmas programs from 2001!<br />
*Reporting the school news is always an fun tradition! The Immaculata was first published in December of 1934. It was later replaced by the<br />
Spectrum. Today, the journalism students have the opportunity to write for “The Knightly News”, a page in the Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch<br />
written and produced by the students.<br />
*The dress code is always an important issue! It was September of 1955 that the girls dressed alike for the first time, wearing uniforms of dark<br />
jumpers and white blouses. In 1990, the boys too were required to wear a uniform for the first time. Today, the elementary students wear navy<br />
pants with a navy or white shirt and the high school students wear black or khaki plants with a white or black shirt.<br />
*In 1971, one of the best-loved sixth grade class tradition began: the class trip to the Twin Cities sponsored by the local Knights of Columbus! The<br />
class travels to the <strong>St</strong>ate Capitol and various other places of interest each year.<br />
*<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s is well known for its musical productions! Each year, students, directors and volunteers put hours and hours into performing an<br />
incredible show for sold-out audiences. The first productions, which took place in 1915, were “Pontia” and “Millionaire Janitor”. <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s will<br />
perform “Crazy For You” in 2010!<br />
*The Sodality of Our Lady was<br />
formally established in October of<br />
1934. The group worked to bring its<br />
members closer to Christ and help<br />
others know Him, love Him and serve<br />
Him as well.<br />
*Cheering for the Knights often earned<br />
fans “the Spirit <strong>St</strong>ick”, a tradition that<br />
our fall cheerleaders brought back this<br />
football season!<br />
*There are countless other<br />
traditions that have made <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Mary‟s what it is throughout its rich<br />
history. What is your favorite<br />
tradition? Let us know with a note<br />
or an email and we will share them<br />
on our website!<br />
May Crowning is one of the most popular traditions at <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s!<br />
Pictured are Ruth (Froelick ‟40) Gardia, Agnes (Dietz ‟40)<br />
Modahl, Sr. Nicholine Mertz (‟40), Alice (Windschitl „40)<br />
Manderfeld, and Loretta Mathiowetz „40 at May Crowning on<br />
May 1, 1940.
Fall Sports Update<br />
Senior Nevada Helget,<br />
daughter of Jeanne, accomplished<br />
the awesome goal of<br />
1000 career set assists<br />
during the 2009 season!<br />
The volleyball team had a fresh new look with Jennifer Schwint („99) as head coach for the Lady Knights.<br />
After a first round play-off victory over Cathedral, the Knights went on to play GFW, the number one seed in the<br />
section. The girls had a couple of long volleys with the ball going 30 times over the net; 97 times the ball was touched,<br />
lasting one minute and thirty seconds which is unheard of in volleyball. The Lady Knights ended their season with a 9-<br />
14 record overall and 3-5 in the conference. The Knights were led by five seniors. Nevada Helget, daughter of<br />
Jeanne (Haala „72), the setter of the team, received her 1000 set assists, was named KNUJ Player of the Week and<br />
All Conference, and was voted MVP of the Knights. Madeline Schmitz, daughter of Tony („82) and Lisa (Mages<br />
„84), had a awesome year playing the middle hitting position, with a total of 208 kills. She was named KEYC Player<br />
of the Week, All Conference, All Conference Academic, All <strong>St</strong>ate Academic, and was voted Leadership of the<br />
Knights. Ann Berkner, daughter of Pat („80) and Patty (Spaeth „80), was the libero and was voted Ms. De-<br />
fense. Chelsi Kuebler, daughter of Glen Kuebler („80) and Chris Pelzel („88), a back row specialist, was<br />
awarded All Conference- Academic and All <strong>St</strong>ate Academic. Annie Sellner, daughter of Marty and Kris<br />
(Proell „85), an outside hitter, was recognized as All Conference- Academic and All <strong>St</strong>ate Academic.<br />
The seniors did an awesome job and will be missed next year!<br />
The cross country team, a combined effort between <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s, Sleepy Eye Public <strong>School</strong>, and New Ulm<br />
Cathedral, had an excellent season. The girls‟ varsity won two meets and the boys also had a strong season at the<br />
section meet, placing 12th out of 19 teams. Seniors from <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s included: Brett Ubl, son of Bill and Wanda<br />
(Moldan „78), recognized as a positive leader on the team; Leah Lax, daughter of Randy and Diane, an excellent leader for the team; Kelsey<br />
Sellner, daughter of Mike (‟74) and Judy, known for her great work ethic; Laura Rosenhammer, daughter of John (‟80) and Patty, who<br />
was able to fight back after an early season serious injury, and Corey Johnson, daughter of Joel and <strong>St</strong>acey, who served as manager and acted as<br />
an assistant to coach Scott DeMaris. Team awards to <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s students included: freshman Kari Schumacher, daughter of Dean (‟76) and<br />
Julie, as Best Runner; Lax and Ubl as Leadership; and Rosenhammer as Most Improved. DeMaris says: “We have so many good young<br />
runners retuning next year. Our girls‟ team could be good enough to move into the top half of the section team. Isaiah Butler (son of <strong>St</strong>eve and<br />
Wendy) will provide a great foundation as one of our two top runners again”.<br />
The tennis team, a combined effort between <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s, Sleepy Eye Public and Springfield Public <strong>School</strong>, ended their season with a 4-17<br />
overall and a 2-11 record in Section 3A matches. The top performers of the year from <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s included <strong>St</strong>ef Havemeier, daughter of Dave<br />
and Jeanne (Tauer „75), who was 8-13, with 4 wins at #2 and #3 singles and 4 wins at #1 doubles. Coach Bradd Goedde states: “We should<br />
be better balanced next season as we will return 7 of our top 12.”<br />
The Knights football team ended their season with a 2-6 overall record. Top performers for the Knights included Kyle Krzmarzick, son of<br />
Leon („81) and Kim (Hoffmann „82), who was recognized with the Leadership Award and the KNUJ Player of the Week. He was also the<br />
Defensive MVP for the third year in a row. Scott Salfer, son of Ron and Kim, was awarded Offensive MVP and Dillan Meyer, son of Ernie<br />
and Missi, was Lineman MVP. Taylor Solma, son of Harris and Carrie, was honored with the Charlie Hale Award. The 2009 seniors include<br />
Krzmarzick, Meyer, Solma, David Meyer, son of Chuck and Tracy (Meyer „80), Keaton Borth, son of Bob and Michelle, Jordon<br />
Osmonson, son of Glen („75) and JoAnn (Eichberger „75), and AJ Huiras, son of Greg and Sue (Windschitl „82). The Knights were<br />
coached by Ron Berdan („70) and assisted by Mark Tauer („71), Matt Andres, and Dustin Mangen („02).<br />
Answers to “<strong>RECALL</strong> These Moments from <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Past”<br />
A “<strong>St</strong>. Mary” Christmas: (lower row) Tony Hillesheim, Dan Schnobrich, John Bertrand,<br />
Tom Hirsch, Phil Haas, Dick Arbes, Ron Peters, Al Schmitz, Ken Huiras and Duane Tauer.<br />
(upper row) Tom Hoffmann (cut in half), Dave <strong>St</strong>effl, Ed Berkner, Jim "Humpty" <strong>St</strong>effen, Jon<br />
Frederickson, John Fritz, Ron Gilbertson, Lloyd Rothmeier, Dave Pinzka, Paul Grengs, Tom<br />
Gannon and Lynn Wilhite. The second grade teacher was Sister Marie Louise.<br />
“Touchdown”: (front row) Lynn Willhite (‟59), Ed Haas (‟58), Ed Schotzko (‟58), Ed<br />
Berkner (‟59), Tom Dormady (‟58), Dennis Sellner (‟58), Jim “Humpty” <strong>St</strong>effen (‟59). (second<br />
row l-r) Fr. Peichel, Duane Tauer (‟59), Bob Rosseth (‟58), Jerry Prescott (‟58), Jerry Sellner<br />
(‟58), Dick Earl (‟58), Phil Haas (‟59), James Pelzel (‟60), Ron Peters (‟59), Coach Aut Seidl.<br />
(third row) Dick Rasmussen (‟58), David Pinzka (‟59), Don Thul (‟58), Paul Grengs (‟59),<br />
Roger Hengel (‟58), Tom Ries (‟58), Marlyn Schroepfer (‟58), Dan Schnobrich (‟59). (back<br />
row) Robert Peterson (‟58), Tom Hoffmann (‟59), David Kruzich (‟60), Mark Berdan, Pat<br />
Berdan (‟60), unknown.<br />
“Cheerleaders”: Janie (Seidl „57) Gallup, Franny (Piehl „57) Blank, Roger (Ole) Hengel<br />
(‟58), Jeanne (Schiller‟57) Volker, and Patsy (Sellner‟57) Reynolds<br />
“Super Hoopers”: (front row) Joe Mangen („67), Tony Hoffmann („67), <strong>St</strong>eve Soukup („67),<br />
Bernie Soukup („67), and Duane Helget („67). (top row) Dennis Braulick („67), Lonnie Spaeth<br />
(„67), Jim Smith („69), Roger Goblirsch („67), Larry Mages („69), and John Mages („75).<br />
“Volleyball”: (front row) Peggy (Hillesheim „87) Zinniel, Teresa (Walter „87) Aschenbrenner,<br />
Robin (Pelzel „85) Parsons, Katie Schwartz („88), Theresea (Hoffmann„89) Lueck, Barb (Lux<br />
„89) Kerkhoff. (back row) Mary (Witucki „89) Dahlen, Jodi (Hoffmann „90) Lucero, Barb (Seidl<br />
„89) Schrerer, Sonya (Krzmarzick „89) Schoneck, and Tammy (Huiras „88) Waibel.<br />
“Lunch is Served!” We know Frances <strong>St</strong>effen is the head cook in this photo, but we don‟t<br />
know any of the children she is serving! If you recognize yourself or someone you know, please<br />
contact us via mail or email and we will post the names on the website!<br />
Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s held its Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament on<br />
September 12, 2009 at the Sleepy Eye Golf Club. Eighteen team entered<br />
the contest with the first place team of Brad Ludewig („82), Tony<br />
Schmitz („82) and Tim Heymans („82) pictured above. The team of<br />
Todd (‟83) and Maureen (Berkner ‟85) Heiderscheidt and Trent<br />
Weicherding (‟97) placed second and third place went to Adam<br />
(‟89), John (‟94) and Joe (‟02) Huiras. Thank you to all who helped<br />
to organize this event and to all who participated in making it a great day<br />
of golf!
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Marathon: A Success!<br />
On Wednesday, September 30, <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s celebrated its Marathon<br />
for Non-Public Education. Again, the Marathon was held during the<br />
school week so our entire student body could participate. The<br />
elementary students were paired with high school students and<br />
together, they made the journey to Allison Park. At the park, the<br />
students played games together and enjoyed a delicious treat. A<br />
special thank you to the Knights of Columbus for all that they do to<br />
make the Marathon a success! The following day, a beautiful All-<br />
<strong>School</strong> Mass was celebrated with Bishop LeVoir. This event<br />
generated over $34,436 for Catholic education at <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s, which<br />
includes the generous donations from our student letter-writing<br />
campaign to our alumni. Thank you so much to our parents,<br />
students, alumni, parishioners and friends who were so generous in<br />
their donations! Pictured are some of our eighth grade girls with<br />
their first grade “buddies” as they prepared for the “Marathon” walk!<br />
From the Development Director…<br />
By Chris (Berkner „81) Heiderscheidt<br />
What a pleasure it was to visit with<br />
so many of you this past summer as you<br />
gathered at your class reunions! We are<br />
extremely grateful to everyone who<br />
donated money to <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>School</strong>.<br />
This is truly a testament of your love<br />
for <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s!<br />
Our marathon was a success as we<br />
surpassed our goal and achieved<br />
$34,436! Many of you received letters<br />
from our students and generously gave<br />
to this major fundraiser.<br />
Our 2010 Alumni Annual Appeal is off and running. We are<br />
pleased to have received almost $15,000 since our mailing in mid<br />
-October. Our goal is $40,000. In December, we will hold a phonea-thon<br />
to contact any alumni who have not yet given to this fund.<br />
Please take a moment to consider what you may be able to give.<br />
Once again we are preparing for our Alumni Basketball<br />
Tournament to be held December 26, 2009. I wish to thank Dan<br />
Schmid (‟95) and Judd Walter (‟98) for helping again with this<br />
year‟s tournament. Last year our profit more than doubled because<br />
of their involvement!! We look forward to another great year. We<br />
invite you to register your team soon for this tournament.<br />
So as you can see, we have so much to be thankful to you, our<br />
alumni, for. We continually look to you to support <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>School</strong><br />
and we are blessed to have you as our alumni! Please know that you<br />
are truly appreciated and we thank you for all that you do!<br />
Dear Alumni and Friends of<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>School</strong>:<br />
We are now into the third month<br />
of the school year and all is going<br />
well. Our football team was<br />
challenged but the players worked<br />
hard and accomplished a lot. Our<br />
volleyball team made us proud as<br />
well and our cross country team<br />
showed real stamina. Our teachers<br />
are all striving to offer our children<br />
the best as they continue to<br />
challenge our children to do their<br />
best. It is important that we keep the<br />
bar high. Our young people have<br />
many abilities and, if challenged, can even surprise themselves.<br />
I am pleased that all is going well. Our students are friendly, polite<br />
and well behaved, so much so that we have come to take it for granted at<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s. Our students are normal; sometimes acting before thinking,<br />
but we have all been there and done that. I am pleased that we have such<br />
a dedicated staff that is there to guide and direct our fledglings. I am<br />
proud of them for all they do to help our students.<br />
I am so pleased with our parents. They are so supportive and want so<br />
much good from their children. I appreciate the sacrifices that they make<br />
in order to give their children an education at <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s. Their<br />
dedication is commendable and an inspiration to me.<br />
I am pleased at how well all work together at the Parish of <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s<br />
in order to maintain this long tradition of Catholic education.<br />
But like any good institution we dare not let down our guard, we<br />
must continue to critique our programs and make improvements where<br />
needed. What we have is very good, but even very good can become<br />
better. It is a mark of excellence when a staff is willing to review and be<br />
reviewed for it indicates a desire to grow. That is what we are continuing<br />
to do here at <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s.<br />
I am proud of our alumni who year in and year out continue to<br />
support our efforts at <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s. Your support is a great part of our<br />
success. Your financial contributions and moral support are always a great<br />
boost. May God bless you for your sacrifices and continued support.<br />
We have begun another annual appeal. I hope that this year all of our<br />
alumni and friends will be willing, even in these economic trying times,<br />
to be generous so that we can continue to offer our students the best<br />
education possible. We strive to equip them to go into the world and<br />
make it better with a deep faith in God, a love for their Catholic faith and<br />
the skills to make a difference. There is no gift too small or insignificant<br />
from our friends and alumni. Your gifts are needed and appreciated.<br />
I believe that we have so much to be proud of and thankful for at <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Mary‟s. As we approach our national holiday of Thanksgiving, I know<br />
that I will be thanking God for the gift that <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s is to our Church<br />
and to the world.<br />
May God love and bless you.<br />
Praised be Jesus Christ now and forever.<br />
Monsignor Eugene Lozinski<br />
Pastor-Superintendent<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong> Mission <strong>St</strong>atement<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong> exists to assist the parents in<br />
passing on the Catholic faith while providing a quality<br />
education in a safe and positive environment.<br />
Visit our website for regular update on <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s, on our<br />
alumni happenings and upcoming events :<br />
www.sesmschool.com
Congratulations <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Class Reunions<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 1954 held their 55 year reunion at the Sleepy Eye Golf Course on<br />
August 8, 2009. Pictured in the front row (l-r): Marie (Maurer) Trautman, North Mankato; Joan<br />
(Sellner) Richert, Sleepy Eye; Bennett Tauer, Sleepy Eye; Mavis (Marks) Davis, New Ulm; Sylvia (Marso)<br />
<strong>St</strong>effl, Sleepy Eye. Back row (l-r): Sr. Cecily Schroepfer, Billings, MT; Robert (Onions) Johnson,<br />
Hastings; Fr. Paul Schumacher, Tyler; Claudia (Tauer) Klages, Good Thunder; Gerald Krzmarzick, Rochester;<br />
Rita (Neid) Rosseth, Bloomington; John Rosseth, Bloomington; Barb (Piehl) Roetzler, Buffalo;<br />
Duane Willhite, Phoenix, AZ; Agnes (Fischer) Zwaschka, Sleepy Eye; Roger Klein, Sleepy Eye. Present<br />
but not pictured, Sylvan Goblirsch, Comfrey. Thank you for your gift of $90 to be used for the<br />
<strong>RECALL</strong>!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 1969 held their 40 year reunion at the Sleepy Eye Golf Club on<br />
August 15, 2009. Pictured in the front row (l-r): Margaret (Sellner) Mages, Lafayette; Susan<br />
(Goldschmidt) Hogen, New Ulm; Marsha (Neidecker) Zemler, Sauk Centre; Marsha (Brown) Duval,<br />
Cumming, GA; Gretchen (Schwartz) Hesli, <strong>St</strong>. Paul; Jane (Sieve) Hoffmann, Ottawa, IL; Ruth<br />
Bertrand, Red Wing; Karolyn (Frederickson) Marks, Sleepy Eye; Audrey (Lux) Johnson, Marquette,<br />
MI. Second row (l-r): Tom Larson, Sleepy Eye; Jeanne (Broich) Wass, Essig; Joe Soukup, Sleepy Eye;<br />
Jean (Rono) Soukup, Sleepy Eye; Joan (Schottenbauer) Ruona, Fairfax; Pat (Seidl) Rademaker, Sleepy<br />
Eye; Linda (Marks) Krueger, Glencoe; Carol (Mathiowetz) Wendland, Sleepy Eye; Doug Baumann,<br />
Minneapolis; Mary Ann (Helget) Krebs, Sleepy Eye; Mary Jo (Bauer) Evers, Sleepy Eye. Back<br />
row (l-r): Mike Hillesheim, New Ulm; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Eugene Krueger, <strong>St</strong>. Louis Park;<br />
Marvin Weiss, Sleepy Eye; Brad Johnson, Smyrna, TN; Greg Grausam, Sleepy Eye; Allen<br />
Fischer, Sleepy Eye; Ed Abel, Sleepy Eye; Kevin Tauer, Edina; <strong>St</strong>eve<br />
Eichberger, Springfield. Thank you for your gift of $354 to <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong>!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 1949 held their 60 year reunion at the Orchid Inn in Sleepy Eye on<br />
August 1, 2009. Pictured in the front row (l-r): Theresa (Eichten) Grupe, Apache Jct, AZ; Herbert<br />
Windschitl, Cold Spring; Cletus Tauer, Luck, WI; Teacher, Fr. Jenniges, Sleepy Eye; LaDonna<br />
(Weicherding) Domeier, Sleepy Eye; Mary (Schumacher) Griffin, Minneapolis. Second row (l-r): Paul<br />
Kotten, New Ulm; Peggy A. (Krzmarzick) Tauer, Sleepy Eye; Margie (Hirsch) Broich, Sleepy Eye; Leon<br />
Tauer, Sleepy Eye; Joan (Braun) Abrahamson, Sleepy Eye; Dorothy Fischer, Sleepy Eye; Joe Braun,<br />
Danube; Eugene Fuchs, Morgan. Present but not pictured was Colleen (Wersal) Ibberson, Sleepy Eye.<br />
Thank you for your gift of $183 to <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong>!<br />
Sleepy Eye <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 1959 held their 50 year reunion on July 18, 2009 at the<br />
Sleepy Eye Golf Club. Pictured in front is (l-r): Verena (Groebner) Nelson, Sleepy Eye; Donna<br />
Krzmarzick, Maple Grove; Colleen (Hengel) Berkner, Sleepy Eye; Carol (Goldschmidt) Hengel, Sleepy<br />
Eye; Barb Marso, Sleepy Eye; Mag (Olsen) Rasmussen, Marion, OH; Dorothy (Billmeier) Krzmarzick,<br />
Sleepy Eye; Phyllis (Mathiowetz) Wenner, Nicollet; Sr. Theresa Hoffmann, Rochester; Linus Hoffmann,<br />
Sleepy Eye. Second row (l-r): Mary Lou (Neyers) Mans, Savage; Carolyn (Suess) Bertrand, New Ulm;<br />
Donna (Cleary) Krysl, Omaha, NE; Eileen (Hillesheim) Kral, Sleepy Eye; Judy (Schottenbauer) Conrad,<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Cloud; Lorraine (Hauser) Seifert, Clements; Thomas Hoffmann, Morgan; Richard Arbes, Tallahassee,<br />
FL; Charles Hoffmann, Aurora, CO; Pat Rosenhamer, Sleepy Eye; David Pinzka, <strong>St</strong>. Paul. Third row (l-r):<br />
Tom Hirsch, Sleepy Eye; Robert Tauer, Hanska; Sharon (Hillesheim) Malecha, Lonsdale; Patty (Bertrand)<br />
<strong>St</strong>eeber, Osseo; Ed Berkner, Sleepy Eye; Ron Peters, Cordova, TN; Ken Huiras, <strong>St</strong>. Louis Park; Gerald<br />
Hauser, New Ulm; David <strong>St</strong>effl, Waverly, TN; Curt Runing, Casa Grande, AZ; John Bertrand, Tipp City,<br />
OH. Thank you for your gift of $750 to <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong>!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>School</strong> Class of 1974 held their 35 year reunion on July 11, 2009 at the Sleepy Eye<br />
Golf Club. Front row (l-r) Bill Moran, Minnetonka; Jerome Tauer, Harrison, AR. Sitting 2 nd row<br />
(l-r): Ralph Hillesheim, Sleepy Eye; Charles Sobocinski, Park Rapids; Dean Koll, Glenwood<br />
Springs, CO; John Schwartz, Sleepy Eye; Mike Schmid, Sleepy Eye; Dale Berkner, Brandon, SD;<br />
Philip Sellner, Sleepy Eye. Sitting 3 rd row (l-r): Laurie (Soukup) Bemmels, New Ulm; Monica<br />
(Neudecker) Juba, Chaska; Dine (Lux) Radtke, Mountain Lake; Diane (Neid) Meath, White Bear<br />
Lake; Debbie (Helget) Hacker, Olivia; Cathy Haala, New York, NY; Matt Rausch, California,<br />
MD. <strong>St</strong>anding back row (l-r): Julie (Helget) Windschitl, Comfrey; Laurie Schroepfer-Sieve, <strong>St</strong>.<br />
James; Rick Soukup, Clear Lake; Laurie (Wendinger) Enns, Roseville; Ron Soukup, Blaine; Paul<br />
Schroepfer, Sleepy Eye; Candy (Seifert) Helget, Sleepy Eye; Jan (Cook) Seidl, Burnsville; John<br />
Ebenhoh, Sleepy Eye; Sandy (Braun) Perkins, Victoria; Carol (Fromm) Whitney, Mankato; Jay<br />
Miller, Buffalo; Joan (Gangelhoff) Dording, Winthrop; Jim Tauer, Plymouth; Janet (Weiss)<br />
Nachreiner, Fairfax; Wally Johns, Mankato; Clete Krzmarzick, Gibbon; Mark Bruggeman, Sleepy<br />
Eye. Present but not pictured Mary (Abel) Wolle, Lake Crystal and Fred Braulick, Sleepy Eye.
Congratulations <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Class Reunions<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 1979 held their 30 year reunion at the Railway Bar & Grill in<br />
Sleepy Eye on August 1, 2009. Pictured in the front row (l-r): Loren Ludewig, Sleepy Eye;<br />
Michael Gangelhoff, Hastings; Dan Seidl, Sleepy Eye. Second row (l-r): LaMonte Heiderscheidt,<br />
Sleepy Eye; Monica (Sellner) Lax, Sleepy Eye; Nellie (Sellner) Richter, Comfrey; Bernadette<br />
(Sellner) Windschitl, Houston; Eileen Sellner, Sleepy Eye; Sandy Braulick, New Ulm; Brad<br />
Hoffmann, Sleepy Eye. Back row (l-r): Reggie Prokosch, Hutchinson; Doug Mathiowetz, Sleepy<br />
Eye; Geraldine (Helget) Vogel, Lake Crystal; Carole Tauer, <strong>St</strong>. Louis Park; Dan Bauer, New<br />
Ulm; Deb (Mages) Fischer, Sleepy Eye; Joan (Eischen) Hoffman, New Ulm; Kathy (Schmidt)<br />
Kotten, Wentworth, SD; Duane Ludewig, Owatonna; Cindee (<strong>St</strong>impert) Schewe, Sleepy Eye;<br />
Glenn Berkner, Sleepy Eye; Duane Kral, New Ulm; Lisa (Peichel) Pelzel, Sleepy Eye; Darold<br />
Krzmarzick, Sleepy Eye; <strong>St</strong>eve Cook, Sleepy Eye. Thank you for the gift of $350 to<br />
purchase new Bibles for <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>School</strong>!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 1989 held their 20 year reunion on July 25, 2009 at the Sleepy Eye<br />
Golf Club. Pictured front row (l-r): Craig Haas, Burnsville; Tork (Berkner) Schweiss, Sleepy Eye; Theresia<br />
(Hoffmann) Lueck, North Mankato; Tracy (Sellner) Fitzgerald, Blaine; Lia (Proell) Peterson, Blooming<br />
Prairie; Barb (Lux) Kerkhoff, Morgan; Sonya (Krzmarzick) Schoneck, Mapleton; Shelly (Groebner) Kosak,<br />
Sleepy Eye; Barb (Seidl) Schreier, Redwood Falls; Rick Hanson, Tallmadge, OH. 2 nd row (l-r): Greg<br />
Mathiowetz, Black Hawk, SD; Connie (<strong>St</strong>rate) Goblirsch, Butterfield; Paula (Helget) Meyer, Marshall;<br />
Michael Sellner, North Mankato; Eric Larson, Sleepy Eye; Scott Zilka, <strong>St</strong>. Louis Park; Jason Fischer,<br />
Sleepy Eye; John Tauer, Eagan; Dale Schroepfer, Sleepy Eye. 3 rd row (l-r): Tom Schmid, Savage; Chad<br />
Schewe, Lakeville; Gary Windschitl, Sleepy Eye; Jason Hertling, North Mankato; Adam Huiras, North<br />
Mankato; Randy Sellner, Sleepy Eye; Gary Braulick, Sleepy Eye; Mark <strong>St</strong>oneberg, Redwood Falls; Aaron<br />
Berg, Rochester; Bob <strong>St</strong>effl; Albert Lea. Thank you for the gift of $560 to <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>School</strong>!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 2004 held their 5 year reunion on July 25, 2009 at the Railway Bar &<br />
Grill in Sleepy Eye. Pictured front row (l-r): Adam Lux, Jonalyn Cook, Christy Schroepfer, Amber<br />
Riebel, Christine Moldan. Row 2 - Raina Walter, Rachel Heiderscheidt, Samantha Mecklenburg, Sarah<br />
(Kuebler) Eckstein, Jennifer (<strong>St</strong>impert) Wersal, Lindsey (Reddemann) Mages. Row 3 (l-r): Jamie Pietig,<br />
John Schmid, Robyn Helget, Nick Braun, Jim Peterson. Present but not pictured: Matt Meyer, Dave<br />
Hillesheim, Lonnie Beltz, Joe Wahl<br />
Upcoming Reunions<br />
The Knights of Olde will hold their next reunion on Friday, December 11,<br />
2009 at the Lost Spur Country Club, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan MN,<br />
55121. The phone number is 651 454-2330.<br />
The Class of 1960 is planning their 50th year reunion to be held July 31 at Turner<br />
Hall in New Ulm. Contact John Konz (jkonz1@hotmail.com /507-359-3372).<br />
Sleepy Eye <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 1984 held their 25 year reunion on July 11, 2009 at the<br />
Orchid Inn in Sleepy Eye. Pictured in front is (l-r): Lois (Krzmarzick) Ezzo, Canton, OH; Bonnie<br />
(Nelson) Guldan, Sleepy Eye; Nancy (Reiniger) Reed, Lafayette; David Hoffmann, <strong>St</strong>arbuck; Jerry Forster<br />
Minnetrista; Brian Haas, Mankato; Rick Hoffmann, Sleepy Eye; Michael Sellner, New Ulm. Back row<br />
(l-r): Sue (Riebel) Lueck, <strong>St</strong>. Cloud; Diann (Dietz) Wiederich, Le Sueur; Brenda (Wintheiser) Schumann,<br />
Burleson, TX; Karen (Sellner) Schneider, Plymouth; Lisa (Mages) Schmitz, Sleepy Eye; Gina (Roiger)<br />
Windschitl, Sleepy Eye; Amy (<strong>St</strong>effl) Mages, Sleepy Eye; LuAnn (Krzmarzick) Reynolds; Mankato and<br />
Mary (Schwartz) Cok, Lees Summit, MO. Thank you for the gift of $690 to <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic<br />
<strong>School</strong>!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong> Class of 1994 held their 15 year reunion at the Servicemen‟s<br />
Club in Sleepy Eye on August 15, 2009. Pictured in the front row (l-r): Dorine (Helget)<br />
Wellmann, Hanska; Tiffany (Bertrand) Hoffmann, Sleepy Eye; Joe Haala, Courtland;<br />
Jeremy Mages, New Ulm; Dan Kuebler, Lake Crystal; Justin Weiss, Elk River; Sarah<br />
Forster, Maplewood; Lisa Kral, Shoreview; Tammy (Sellner) Hinderman, New Ulm.<br />
Back row (l-r): Jenny (Braun) Kunkel, Sleepy Eye; Ann (Sprenger) Andries, Marshall;<br />
Jenny (Braulick) Helget, Sleepy Eye; Tim Haala, Eagan; Lynn (Schneider) Hoffmann,<br />
Sleepy Eye; Mike Hillesheim, Shakopee; Jason Braun, Sleepy Eye; Shannon (Zeig) Ryan,<br />
San Jose, CA; Marcy (Moldan) Nesje, Morgan; Jeff Sellner, Eagan; Holly (Hoffmann)<br />
Christensen, Sleepy Eye; Dan Haala, New Ulm; Jennifer Wendinger, Minneapolis; Jeff<br />
Meidl, Benson.<br />
Thank you to Mark („65) and Jean Schroepfer for<br />
their donation of $500 to <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>School</strong> in memory of<br />
<strong>St</strong>eve Fritz („65) and Jack Berdan („49). This gift was<br />
received in 2008 and inadvertently omitted from the<br />
annual report included in the last issue of the Recall. We<br />
apologize for this error.
Congratulations Hall of Fame Inductees<br />
Congratulations to the following individuals chosen to receive the<br />
distinguished service achievement award: Sister Nicholine Mertz<br />
('40) accepting for Nick Mertz, Sr, ('48) and Philip Sellner ('74)<br />
along with the following individuals chosen to receive the distinguished<br />
athletic award: Janet (Schotzko '83) Bolstad, Mark Tauer ('71),<br />
Glenn Sieve ('75) and Joe "Dutch" Schroepfer ('48). The Sixth<br />
Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Awards Ceremony to honor these<br />
inductees was held on Saturday, November 21, 2009. The event began<br />
with Mass followed by social hour, dinner, and the awards banquet in the<br />
social room. It was a wonderful evening, filled with many memories as<br />
these six individuals were honored for their talents and their service.<br />
To nominate an individual for as a future Hall of Fame inductee,<br />
please visit our website at www.sesmschool.com and click on the<br />
“Alumni” tab.<br />
Congratulations Newlyweds!<br />
Sadie Sabatino (‟04) married Shannon Brown on June 20, 2009<br />
Amelia Hoffmann (‟01) married John Anderson on August 15, 2009<br />
Jessica Konz (‟96) married Eugene Elliott on August 15, 2009<br />
Erin Scherer (‟01) married Josef DeRosa on September 12, 2009<br />
Anna Brandl (‟99) married Roddy Melzer on September 26, 2009<br />
Larry Soukup (‟76) married Mary Jo Blickem on September 26, 2009<br />
Jessica Kuebler (‟00) married David Weisbrich on October 24, 2009<br />
Help Support the Terry Treml Memorial!<br />
Anyone who made it to a <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary's</strong> home football game this fall could<br />
sure hear the difference that the Terry Treml Memorial has made. That's<br />
because the wonderful new sound system that has carried over the north<br />
end of town and the lake for years could be heard loud and crystal clear<br />
on Friday KNIGHTS because of the generous donations that many have<br />
made. Not to forget the security cameras, to cover school grounds, that<br />
were also installed with Treml Memorial money. The drive for 2009 has<br />
had a slow start this year, but I am confident that many will respond to<br />
the <strong>RECALL</strong> and help us to keep up and improve <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary's</strong> all in the<br />
good name and cause that this wonderful memorial has provided for 7<br />
years. Remember that every penny donated goes to this memorial's<br />
designated cause(s) and that no donation is too small. Help keep the<br />
drive alive again by writing out a tax deductible check TODAY that will<br />
benefit so many. If you wish, PLEASE include an idea for us to consider<br />
to help out good Ol‟ SMS with your donation.<br />
God's Blessings to you all, Dr. Dean Brinkman (‟81) 505 Fourth Ave. NW<br />
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085<br />
ALUMNI MAILBAG<br />
An upcoming new feature in the <strong>RECALL</strong>, The Alumni Mailbag, will<br />
be a great place for you to let your classmates know what is going on!<br />
Send your news via mail or to sesm_dev@sleepyeyetel.net and we will<br />
be happy to share it in future issues of the <strong>RECALL</strong>!<br />
Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them…<br />
Carol Braun, 49, passed away on July 15, 2009. She is survived by her parents, Linus and Lois (Pelzel „55) Braun.<br />
Mary Rose (Windschitl) Eischen, 73, passed away on August 17, 2009. She is survived by her children: Mary Lee (‟77) Eischen (Robert <strong>St</strong>uber), <strong>St</strong>eve („78)<br />
Eischen (Marie), Joan („79) Hoffman (Dan), Lori („84) Knake (Mark), and Robert (‟96) Eischen and his special friend Sue Kunerth.<br />
Helen (Zuhlsdorf) Luckhardt, 89, passed away on August 17, 2009. She attended <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>School</strong>. Survivors include her six children: Lynette and Tom Zilka,<br />
LaDonna and Tom Baumann, <strong>St</strong>eve and Monica Luckhardt, Kathy and Jim <strong>St</strong>einbesser, Dean Luckhardt, and Gene and Mary Luckhardt.<br />
Lucille “Lou” (Gengler) Seidl, 78, passed away on August 19, 2009. She is survived by her husband Aut („48) and their children: Dan (Deb) LaCourse, Jodie (Brian)<br />
<strong>St</strong>effensmeier, and Pat (Ann „81) LaCourse.<br />
Phyllis (Moldaschel) Bastian, 76, passed away on August 30, 2009. A 1951 graduate of <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong>, she is survived by her husband, LeRoy and their<br />
daughters and sons-in-law: Connie Wolf and Sandi and Jim (‟81) Soukup and sons and daughters-in-law: Kenneth and Linda Bastian and Douglas and Wanda Bastian.<br />
Sister Rosita Krzmarzick, OSF, 93, passed away on September 15, 2009. Sr. Rosita graduated from <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s in 1934 and entered the religious life as a Franciscan<br />
Sister on August 15, 1935. She served God faithfully throughout her life, including as a teacher and guidance counselor at <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s. She is survived by her Franciscan<br />
community and by her brother, Art Krzmarzick and her sister, Bernice Eckstein („42).<br />
Helen (Clark) Hacker, 78, passed away on September 16, 2009. She graduated from <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s in 1948. She is survived by her husband, George and their children:<br />
Dan and Lynn Hacker, Mike and Carol Hacker, Judy and Guy Harding, Gerry and Rhonda Hacker, Nancy and Rick Petersen, Tim and Laurie Hacker, Peg and Scott<br />
Breiholz, Kevin and Tammy Hacker, Brian and Patty Hacker, Sue and Mark Theobald, Paul Hacker, Scott and Dana Hacker, and Chris and Nicole Hacker.<br />
Lucille (Turbes) <strong>St</strong>age, 75, passed away on October 5, 2009. She is survived by her children, Diane (Gerald) Christensen, Rosemary <strong>St</strong>age, Gregory („76) <strong>St</strong>age and<br />
special friend Michelle Bielen, Michael („78) <strong>St</strong>age, Daniel („79) <strong>St</strong>age, David („81) <strong>St</strong>age, and Janine („83) <strong>St</strong>age.<br />
Celestine “Sally” (Seidl) Zinniel, 87, passed away on October 8, 2009. Sally attended <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Catholic <strong>School</strong> and served as the school cook until her retirement.<br />
She is survived by her daughters, Ann (‟59) Scharfencamp and Paulette („70) Bertrand and Doug Samuelson and her sons and daughters-in-law, Bob („61) and Alice Zinniel,<br />
Dick („62) and Audrey Zinniel, Clete („64) and Jan Zinniel, Chuck (‟74) and Lorette Zinniel, Randy (‟79) and Shelly Rae Zinniel, and Ron („81) and Irene Zinniel.<br />
Hope Tauer was born stillborn on October 15, 2009. Hope was the daughter of David („98) and Angela Tauer.<br />
Ronald Hose, 74, passed away on October 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; sons, Bill and wife Constance, Mike and wife Kim (‟85), Ed and wife Judy<br />
(‟85), and Marv and wife Kristi (‟92); and his daughters Mary Johnson and Denise Dawson.<br />
Alphonse Mages, 81, passed away on October 30, 2009. He is survived by his wife: Barbara and his daughters: Linda (Joe) Gall, Nancy („68) <strong>St</strong>rate, Barbara („73)<br />
(Kevin) Plath, Betty („73) Jass, Debra (‟79) (Larry) Fischer, Donna (‟81) (Dean) Nelson, and Lisa (‟84) (Tony) Schmitz and his sons: Dan (Arlene) Mages, Larry (‟69)<br />
(Maggie) Mages, Duane (‟71) (Jermayne) Mages, Rick (‟72) (Jane) Mages, John (‟75) (Cindy) Mages, Jeff (‟76) (LeAnn) Mages, Curt (‟78) (Kathy) Mages, and Mike<br />
(‟83) (Amy) Mages.<br />
Jack "Tex" Geschwind, 86, passed away on November 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Mickey (Thome ‟47) and his children, Susan (‟69) (Eric) Mullins, Sandy<br />
(‟70) (Dennis) Burnett, Bill (‟72) (Deb), Rosie (‟75) (Mark „73) Osmonson, and Jon (‟77) (Marie).
“<strong>RECALL</strong>” These Moments From <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Past<br />
Do you recognize yourself or one of your classmates or friends in one of these photos? To discover who these alumni are, please look at the answers on page 2 of this <strong>RECALL</strong>!<br />
Enjoy your trip down memory lane.<br />
A “<strong>St</strong>. Mary” Christmas? Who was celebrating<br />
from the class of 1959?<br />
Go! Fight! Win! Who are these energetic<br />
Knights cheerleaders?<br />
Bump! Set! Spike! Go Knights Volleyball! Can you<br />
name of any of these former Lady Knights?<br />
Touchdown! Do you remember any of the members of<br />
this Knights football team?<br />
Welcome back to the SMHS Super Hoopers,<br />
Consolation Champs of the 1985 Alumni Basketball<br />
Tournament! Do you recognize any of them?<br />
Lunch is served at <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s cafeteria. Do you<br />
recognize any of these hungry young students?<br />
Please contact us if you can help us identify them!
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s t. Mary‟s Recall<br />
S Mary‟s High <strong>School</strong><br />
104 <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>St</strong>reet NW<br />
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085<br />
507-794-4841<br />
www.sesmschool.com<br />
sesm_dev@sleepyeyetel.net<br />
HOMECOMING 2009 AT <strong>ST</strong>. MARY‟S!<br />
Congratulations to our 2009 <strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s Homecoming King Kyle<br />
Krzmarzick and our Queen Madeline Schmitz! Kyle is the<br />
son of Leon (‟81) and Kim (Hoffmann ‟82) Krzmarzick while<br />
Madeline is the daughter of Tony („82) and Lisa (Mages „84)<br />
Schmitz. Keaton Borth, son of Bob and Michelle Borth, and<br />
Kailey Seifert, daughter of Mike (‟69) and Linda (Schroepfer<br />
‟69) Seifert were our first attendants while Mark Sellner, son of<br />
Robert („76) and Barb Sellner, and Nevada Helget, daughter<br />
of Jeanne (Haala ‟72) Helget, were our second attendants. The<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Mary‟s <strong>St</strong>udent Council planned a busy Homecoming week,<br />
full of exciting activities for the students. The week culminated<br />
with the football game on Friday, September 25 against the<br />
Wabasso Rabbits which the Knights lost.<br />
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<strong>St</strong>. Mary’s 28th Annual Alumni<br />
Basketball Tournament<br />
December 26, 2009<br />
Tournament and Alumni Post-Tournament Gathering<br />
at Railway Bar and Grill<br />
in Sleepy Eye for all alumni<br />
Two Brackets:<br />
“Older” Teams and “Newer” Teams<br />
Registration Fee for Tournament: $140 per team<br />
Contact: Jerry Neubauer<br />
507-794-4121/jneubauer@sesmschool.com<br />
Entry Deadline: December 17, 2009<br />
Your Alumni Tournament Sweepstakes tickets are included<br />
in this <strong>RECALL</strong>…<br />
please return as soon as possible<br />
for a chance to win!<br />
Check out the Grand Prize!!!!!