The Ledge Magazine

The St. Mary’s Spri n gs Aca demy Mag azi n e
Cover Photo: Second grade student, Briana Chavez.
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WHAT’S INSIDE:
Faith and Community:
“HENRY THE BRAVE”
Class Notes
Alumna Spotlight:
“THE LEDGER WAY”
Tradition Never
Graduates
Life on the Ledge
The Annual Report
WINTER
2017/18

Greetings from St. Mary Springs Academy,
There is a common fiber that runs through
our Ledger community. From the youngest of students
to those who are eagerly anticipating the next stage of their lives
beyond high school. From the families of the past, to the families of
today who continue to make great sacrifices to ensure their children
are a part of this great school. From the retired staff who passed
along the baton, to the current staff who are tirelessly and selflessly
committed to Catholic education. All of these stakeholders, of yesterday
and today, have something in common: a set of intrinsic values
that bind us together, and define what it means to be a Ledger, a
member of our faith-filled family, and school community.
Earlier this year, we revealed the final component of our mission
and vision exercise, when we revealed our System Core Value
Statements, proudly coined “The Ledger Way.” These values define
the unique qualities and principles that our students and community
embody including: Faith, Learning, Leadership, Respect,
Responsibility and Community.
These values are not merely words on a page or letters on a
poster; rather, they define and guide our actions and attitudes. They
serve as a promise, as members of a community and world,
as to how we will treat one another. They call each of us to be the
best version of ourself and to truly lead a life of servant leadership.
For St. Mary’s Springs Academy, our core values are a way of life
and mirror the values Jesus calls us to uphold.
It is our passion and our promise to instill these values into
today’s youth, who are destined to go on to become leaders of
the community and Church. You’ll find stories throughout this
year’s magazine that showcase these values alive in our alumni,
friends, families, students and staff. Although our physical
structure may look differently than it did years ago, we are all
united by the fiber which define who we are as members of the
St. Mary’s Springs Academy Community. WE ARE LEDGERS!
In Christ,
2017/18
Board Of Directors
Greg Brunette ‘89
William Everson
Sr. Anita Henning, CSA ‘70
Tom Herre ‘58
Dan Hebel ‘00
Bill Lamb
Andrew Manion
Kevin Michels
Jim Mugan
Lisa Pollard
Fr. Ryan Pruess
Justin Smith ‘94
Teresa Van Horn ‘80
Dr. Kathleen Cepelka, Ph.D. ‘65
Superintendent of Catholic Schools,
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
St. Mary’s Springs
Leadership Team
Kelly Norton
President
Julie Shively, EdD
6-12 Principal
Steve Kelnhofer
PreK-5 Principal
Barbara Loehr ‘79
Director of Business Operations
Ryan Miller
Director of Information Technology
Kasey Smith
6-12 Director of Student Life
Kelly Mueller
Enrollment Coordinator
Blaine Hechimovich
Director of Campus Ministry
Athletic Director
Kathryn (Kemp) Tank ‘08
Chief Development Officer
Kelly Norton
President
Magazine Editors:
Mary Anne (Gormican) Lindborg ‘64
Barb Cramer

Core values to learn, live and grow by.
Faith
We live our Catholic faith in
both word and action. We are
disciples of Jesus Christ, called
to be living examples of both
faith and stewardship.
Learning
We are committed to excellence in
education through personal growth
and achivement. We strive to be
inquisitive critical thinkers, problem
solvers, and team players.
Respect
We treat all people with respect
and kindness. We acknowledge
our differences, offering
compassion, empathy and
tolerance.
Responsibility
We lead by example and
are held accountable for
our actions, even when it’s
difficult. We affirm sound
judgement and trustworthy
behavior.
Leadership
We are devoted to a life of
servant leadership, going above
and beyond to serve the school,
parish, community and world.
We are responsible citizens and
Christians committed to living life,
promoting peace, and fostering
social justice.
Community
We foster a welcoming,
supportive, engaging, and
collaborative community that
works in unity to overcome
challenges and differences to
celebrate success. Together we
honor our traditions and work
in partnership to advance our
institution.

Henry the Brave
Henry the Brave
“ And through the grueling months, (they)
did not journey alone.”
Super Heroes! Merchandisers exploit them, filmmakers glorify them,
and children fantasize about them. What sets them apart from mere
mortals is their ability to make an epic journey, confront extraordinary
challenges and hardships, and boldly rise above them, while
reconciling those struggles into positive outcomes.
However, not all heroes are
legends. Some are just ordinary people,
like Henry Guell, whose
courageous battle with
cancer began just before
his second birthday, and
has defined him as the
hero, “Henry the Brave.”
Henry is the son of Tyler
and Lizzi (Hutter) Guell,
both SMSA 2009
graduates, who started
dating their Junior year at Springs. Henry was born
on January 20, 2015, the third generation of Henry
Guells, and so, he is sometimes lovingly called HG3.
On a typical December day in 2016, after a playfilled
day with cousins, Lizzi noticed that Henry
became fussy and clingy. The next day, Henry’s back
was bent slightly and his gait was different; later that
day, he preferred crawling to walking. From Urgent
Care to Milwaukee Children’s Hospital, from routine
blood tests to an MRI and Lumbar Puncture, Henry’s
trials were just beginning. He was diagnosed
with cancer, an Undifferentiated Sarcoma of the
spine. After immediate surgery, Henry began five
months of chemo and radiation therapies. However,
such treatments have side effects, and Henry experienced
many of them which necessitated several
unplanned visits to Children’s Hospital. At the same
time, when he was able, Henry began a course of
Physical and Occupational therapies, while with a
decrease in his appetite, he required a feeding tube.
Through the grueling months, Lizzi describes Henry
as “living life as though nothing was wrong. He kept
playing and laughing through the pain and frustration.
He loves to make us laugh...with his silly antics
and sayings. He is such a smart boy and soaks in
information like a sponge.” She further remarks that
“he is a loving boy. He enjoys cuddling with Mom
and Dad, our two dogs and all of his stuffed animal
friends.”
And through the grueling months, Lizzi, Tyler and
Henry did not journey alone. A community of
family, friends, and kind hearted strangers were
with them.
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A GoFundMe account, a meal train, letters of encouragement,
and his name on prayer lists throughout
the country were only a few examples of the supportive
initiatives that they experienced. Locally, the
Catholic community which includes the St. Mary’s
Springs’ community was there to support the family.
For example, their parish, Shepherd of the Hills in
Armstrong, which holds a Bunny Brunch fundraising
event at Easter time, donated this year’s proceeds
not only toward Henry’s medical expenses, but also
toward several unfortunate circumstances encountered
by other members of the Guell clan. At
SMSA, the community not only offered prayers, but
conducted a fundraiser for groceries and gas cards.
Many SMSA alumni and members of the Springs’
community also participated in the very heartfelt
family fundraising event that was held in July of
this year when Lizzi’s sister, Kat, hosted an artistic
extravaganza.
Kat (’00) and her husband Roger own globally
recognized K+R Paint and Clay, Inc. in Glassell
Park, Northeast Los Angeles, a community as Kat
remarks “that symbolizes the spirit of the California
lifestyle, inspired by an ocean, beaches, mountains,
and a vibrant city.” Kat, who graduated from
Clemson University with her MFA, met her husband
there while completing her studies. Entrepreneurs,
who strove for eleven years to develop a unique
vision for their artistic expressions, Roger creates
the forms that act as canvases upon which Kat hand
paints the beautiful shapes.
Pat Reiher, now retired after serving for many years
as the SMSA High School art teacher, taught Kat that
“the most important thing for an artist is to just keep
making,” and it was in Pat’s art classes where Kat
nurtured her love for 2-dimensional design.
As Henry’s aunt and godmother, Kat with Roger
“organized a K&R Sale with benefits going to
Henry’s bright future
and asked other
family members to
contribute.” As Lizzi
says, “it was a huge
success, and yet again,
the community surrounding
us stepped
up to show their love
and support.”
Henry was considered
in remission on June 2,
2017 and as his mother
comments “is back
to his happy, silly, sassy
and carefree self. He
is fully walking again
and no longer needs
his feeding tube, although monitoring will continue.”
She also notes that “our commitment to each other
and our faith has grown and deepened. The outpouring
of love from our family, friends, community
and more is beyond measure. … In our darkest
moments, we felt love. In a time when our life was
filled with fear and uncertainty, we knew we were
not alone.”
Lizzi shares a poem written by her sister,
Meg (’04) about their child-hero: “I am
strong. I am tough. I am armed
with love. I FOUGHT! I WON!
I am ‘Henry the Brave’.”
Art samples from the Artistic
Extravaganza fundraiser held for Henry.
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1930’s
CLASS NOTES
Sr. Michaela O’Brien ‘36 is now
residing at Nazareth Court in
Fond du Lac. Sr. Michaela loves
to receive emails from former
students. smichaelacsa@gmail.com
1940’s Necrology
Oliver Wehner ‘41
Mary (O’Hearn) Rentmeester ‘43
Frances Schmitz ‘48
David Gilsdorf ‘49
Norrene (Lamers) Frank ‘49
Fr. Alfred Fisher ’45 celebrated his 60th anniversary of the priesthood in
2016. Fr. Fisher was in the Diocese of Baker in eastern Oregon for thirty
two years. For the last twenty eight years, Fr. Fisher has been serving in the
Archdiocese of Anchorage, AK.
Dorothy (Burke) Anderson ’45 is enjoying a full life – twelve children,
thirty-five grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren. “Life is good.”
Dorothy resides in Fond du Lac.
Tom ’49 Whealon and his wife Bev enjoy winters in warmer climates. Tom
and Bev are the proud parents of seven children, fifteen grandchildren
(plus two surrogate grandchildren) and one great grandchild.
Mary (Berres) Petelinsek ’50 enjoyed touring the new
SMSA. She is happy for all those who will enjoy “everything
new.”
Ann (Gardner) Nickodem ’52 recently moved back to
Wisconsin from Washington to reconnect with family and
friends here. Ann is residing in Madison.
Tommy Faris ’53 is still on the road selling. Tommy and his
wife Marilyn reside in Fond du Lac.
Donald Pitzen ’54 has been retired for twenty seven years.
He enjoys playing cards and golf.
Betty (Koenig) Boehrig ’56 is a great grandmother to Isaac
and Clara Elizabeth (children of Levi Boehrig ‘06). Betty
resides in Fond du Lac.
Helen (Morgen) Adema ’57 has eight grandchildren – four
SMSA graduates! She also has two great grandsons.
Jim ’57 and Dottie (Dais) ’57 Keenan are enjoying their
winter months in Tucson, AZ. Jim and Dottie have nine
children, twenty five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
David Georg ’57 earned his Engineering Degree from
Marquette University and his MBA from Loyola in
Chicago. David and his wife Betsy have been married
since 1964 and they have four children. David retired
from Westinghouse/ABB.
The Class of 1957
celebrated their 60th
class reunion in
September of 2017 with
over 60 people in
attendance.
Pictured left: Dottie
(Dais) Keenan and
David Georg
Elizabeth (Bowe) Cobb ’58 retired as a Mary Kay
Cosmetics Senior Director.
The Class of 1949 held their yearly reunion in August 2017. Save the Date:
The next yearly class reunion will take place on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
at Sunset beginning at noon.
1950’s Necrology
Catherine (Sullivan) Kocs ‘50
Catherine (Shea) McCormick ‘50
Cecilia (Gau) Schmitz ‘51
Carlene (Goron) Michalowske ‘52
Marilyn (Wagner) Pose ‘53
James Ransom ‘53
Lee Rady ‘55
Henrietta (Peters) Schnitzler ‘55
Kathleen (Rickert) Walz ‘55
The Class of 1949
Keith Rodenkirch ‘55
Dennis Thome ‘55
Nancy Staerzl ‘56
Edmund Riegert ‘56
Glen Roloff ‘58
Robert Boede ‘58
Richard Ferdinand ‘58
Fr. Mike Crosby ‘58
Norman Vogt ‘59
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Save the date: 1958 Class Reunion will be July 14, 2018 at
the Ron and Barbara (Wettstein) Haessly home in Eden.
For more information, please contact Barbara (Wettstein)
Haessly or Dan Gurath.
John Luczak ‘59 and his wife Charmaine have been
retired for ten years. All five of their children are back in
Wisconsin. How great! They also have nine grandchildren.
Paul ’59 and Judy (Schrage) ’59 Runkel reside in
Brookfield, WI. Judy is a life-long homemaker. Paul, a
CPA, is still in practice as a tax consultant, operating his
firm Paul L. Runkel, SC. Paul and Judy have two grandchildren
– Jack and Grace.
1960’s Necrology
Mike Pinter ‘60
John Wellens ‘60
Patricia (Perrizo) Redman ‘60
Patricia (McEssy) O’Neill ‘61
Jane (Feldner) Mueller ‘63
Mary Lou (Adrian) Pindel ‘64
Mary Beth Leonard ‘64
Maureen (Roberts) Giese ‘64
Jim Murphy ‘66
Joe Wiener ‘66
Sally (Ross) Weber ‘68
Thomas Kuechenberg ‘68
Dennis M. Giese ‘69

Deacon Joe Wenzler ’60
participated in the celebration
of Mass at the St. Mary, Our Lady
of the Ledge Chapel on the
SMSA campus in May 2017
with Fr. Ryan Pruess.
Susan (Klawitter) Rauls ’68 and her husband Jon are both retired
and enjoying their three children and eight grandchildren.
Save the date - The Class of 1968 is planning their 50th class
reunion for October 5, 6 and 7, 2018. The main event will be
on Saturday, October 6. Details will be available soon. For
more information, please contact Steve McCullough at
steve@msmccull.com
1970’s Necrology
Christine McCabe ‘70
Mark Pilon ‘71
Joe Pufahl ‘75
Kathryn (Liner) Freund ‘75
Mary (Greuel) Englehardt ‘78
Julie UnFerth ’73 continues to conduct her house cleaning business
which she has done for several years.
Raymond ’75 and Mary Ellen (Schneider) ’77 Wagner are proud
grandparents of seven grandsons and one granddaughter.
Joe (‘62) & Kathy (Bertram) (‘63)
Schumacher celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on October
7, 2017. Joe is owner of Joseph A.
Schumacher General Contractor,
Inc. and a real estate broker and
easing into retirement. Kathy is a
retired RN with Agnesian
HealthCare. They are the proud
parents of Beth (‘88), Brent (‘90) &
Sarah (‘96), and grandparents of
Megan (‘18), Teddy (‘21), and twins
Henry & Charlie (age 4). Joe & Kathy
are long-time parishioners of Holy
Family Church and active supporters
of Catholic education and SMSA,
including the Grandparents Club.
Joe and Kathy enjoy traveling, fishing
(50+ years of sturgeon spearing for
Joe), gardening, volunteering and
most of all, keeping up with their
grandchildren in FDL and Chicago. Joe & Kathy feel incredibly
blessed for their 50 years together!
Elizabeth (Goebel) Feldmann ’62 and her husband Damon have
two children and four grandchildren. Elizabeth has a nearly fifty
year career as an R.N. in Madison, Detroit, Atlanta and Waupun. She
graduated from St. Agnes School of Nursing in 1965. She has spent
thirty three years as an R.N. at the Waupun Prison.
Marilyn (Nett) Gilgenbach ’62 spent a lot of time going to the new
FdL Dock Spiders games this past summer since her grandson
played for them. Her grandson Eric, plays baseball for Notre Dame
University.
Elizabeth (Bond) Baum ’65 has retired from nursing from Affinity
Hospital in Oshkosh, WI.
Karen (Haramy) Dunton ’65 and her husband Richard are enjoying
their retirement and living at a Del Webb community in sunny Elk
Grove, CA. Their children, Kelly and Ryan, live nearby along with
grandson Maddux. Life is good!
Save the Date: The Class of 1967 is planning a casual get together
for September 29, 2018 at Schmitty’s. Consensus was that the class
should not wait so long to meet again. A reminder email will come
out in 2018.
E. Michael Abler ’77 completed a twenty five year career in the
U.S. Navy and decided to do something completely different.
Michael earned a J.D. in 2009 and Masters of Law (LLM) Degree
in National Security Law in 2015. Michael finished a two year
Presidential Management Fellowship in October 2017 with the
Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Michael and his wife Pat will celebrate thirty years of marriage
in January 2018. Their son will graduate from George Mason
University in the spring of 2018.
The Class of 1977 held their reunion August 2017.
Save the Date: The Class of 1978 is planning their 40th reunion
for August 18, 2018 at Sunset on the Shore. A campus tour will be
available. All are invited to attend the first football game of the
year on Friday, August 17th.
1980’s Necrology
Renee (Mand) Mashock ‘87
Andrew ’80 and Ann (Vollmer) ’80 Gratton welcomed their
second grandchild in March 2016 –Bernadette Frances School.
Ann (Kiefer) Streblow ’81 and her husband Steve have been
married for thirty years. Ann is an LPN in Fond du Lac. Ann and
Steve have two children that graduated from SMSA – Samantha
’08 and Peter ’17.
The Class of 1982 35th class
reunion was held at the Fond du
Lac Yacht Club. The reunion had
sixty five people in attendance.
Future class reunions will be held
on the 3rd Saturday in July.
Camille (Passler) Schuster ’68 has retired to Arizona. Hurray!
Rich Zangl ’68 and his wife Marilyn moved to Sun City, Arizona in May
2016 after Marilyn’s retirement. “If you are in the area, look us up!”
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Jeffrey Abraham moved to Florida between his junior and senior
years of high school. Jeffrey has been married to his wife Kelly for
thirty years and they have two daughters (ages 24 and 19). He works
for the Orange County Fire rescue as a Supervisor in
the 9-1-1 communications center.
Dr. Suzanne Welsch ’86 is living in Middleton, WI. She owns a
private medical practice in Sauk City, WI where she practices
general OB/GYN. Suzanne has been married to Craig for almost
twenty years. They have two sons, Lucas and Jerome, who both
hope to be doctors someday as well!
The Class of 1987 held their 30th class reunion in August 2017.
Around thirty alums celebrated at Thelma and several took a tour
of the new campus. Everyone had fun reminiscing about their high
school years and all were amazed by how little their classmates had
changed!
Mike Feudner ’89 is living in Fond du Lac with his wife Jennifer and
their four children: Bennett, Jack, Natalie, and Luke. “It’s great to be
raising my family in my home town and continuing the Springs
legacy.”
1990’s
Mary (Lindborg) Hennessy ’92 is working for Kaiser Permanente as a
Depression Care Manager in Clinical Quality Population Health. She
is a practicing Counseling Psychologist. Mary and her husband Brian
and their son Liam reside in Sherwood, OR.
Jim Lindborg ’97 recently opened his own
architectural business, 10K Architecture in
the Twin Cities. He and his business partner
engage in residential and commercial designs.
Jim and his wife Beth have one daughter,
Katie (age 6).
Chad Dreher ’98 is the CEO of Dreher Collision Concepts in Fond du
Lac. Chad and his wife Nicole have three children currently attending
SMSA. “Living the American Dream.”
2000’s
Ed ’01 1 and CORINTHIANS his wife Emily 12:12 (Floyd) ’01 Ronsman celebrated their
ten year anniversary on June 1. They welcomed their third son,
James in October 2016. James loves his big brothers Henry (6) and
Andrew (3). The family resides in Ponte Vedra, FL.
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The Class of 1997 reunion was held in August
2017 at South Hills Country Club.
Chris Senn (’00) is “Living the Dream” as a
corporate jet pilot for Wisconsin Aviation at
Madison’s Truax Field. After five years of
schooling and extensive training at Flight Safety
Academy in Vero Beach, FL, Chris now resides
just down the road in Watertown, WI.
Kevin ‘01, and Christine (Schneider) ‘00 Senn have been married
ten years and have three lovely daughters. The family resides in
the Milwaukee area.
Katie (Michels) Boland ’02 and her husband Brian have welcomed a
baby girl, Annabelle in May 2017. The family resides in Mt. Horeb, WI.
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Meredith (Beres) Kahnke ’05 and her husband Nick are the
proud parents of a baby girl – Joelle Christine. Joelle was born in
October 2017 and joins big brother Kellan (2).
Nate Redig ’06 and his wife Kristin are the proud parents of a
baby boy, Liam Nathaniel. Liam was born in September 2017.
Nate and Kristin reside in West Bend.
Andrew Grebe ’07 is the General
Manager of Eagle Lake Island
Lodge, an all-inclusive fishing
resort located in northwest
Ontario, Canada. Eagle Lake
Island Lodge is owned by a
group of investors, many of
which are SMSA alums. Visit www.eaglelakeislandlodge.us
Roxanne Abler ’07 has been promoted to the sales position at
EP-Direct, a printing and sign company in Fond du Lac. She has also
had her own business as a professional photographer since 2011.
Matt ’07 and Becky (Pollard) ’07 Wittkopp are expecting their
first child in February 2018. The couple resides in Norfolk, VA.
Steve Mueller ’07 and Laura Shagman were
married in Dallas, TX in June 2017. The
couple resides in Garland, TX.
Save the Date: The Class of 2007 has
planned their 10 year class reunion for Thurs.,
December 28th at 6 pm at Schmitty's Bar
and Grill. For more
information, please
contact Matt Wittkopp.
Kollin Petrie ‘07 and his wife Catherine are
the proud parents of baby girl, Rosemary
Beth. Rosemary was born in August 2017.
Jourdan (Rottscholl) Jacobs ’07 married
Ben Jacobs in July 2015 and welcomed
their son Griffin in Feb. 2017. Jourdan has been
working for Society Insurance for the last five years and is currently
a Marketing Specialist. The family resides in Oshkosh, WI.
Rebecca Grebe ’08 and Taylor McGee were
married in September 2017 at St. Mary’s
Church in Fond du Lac. The couple resides
in Columbus, WI.
2010’s
Ryan ’10 and Amanda (Guell) ’10 Cords are the
proud parents of a baby boy, Cooper, who was
born in October 2017. Cooper joins big brother
Jordan. The family resides in Fond du Lac.
Joe Mathweg ’09 is
engaged to Nicolette
Baker, and they are
planning to be married in
July 2018. Joe is a gas utility
construction foreman for
KS Energy. The couple
resides in Fond du Lac.
Johanna Schneider ’09 is engaged to Scott
Sabel and the couple is planning to be
married in May 2018. Johanna works at
Silica For Your Home in Fond du Lac and
dabbles in collage portraits.
Megan Cramer ’10 is engaged to Nick Novak,
and they are planning to be married in
October 2018 in Madison. Megan is a
Legislative Liaison for the Wisconsin Department
of Administration.

Tristan Brown ’10 completed his undergraduate
studies at Marquette University and received his
Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana
University School of Optometry in May 2017.
Tristan is an optometrist with Agnesian
HealthCare in Fond du Lac.
Nicole Aasby ’10 is teaching Grade 6 math at
Woodworth Middle School in Fond du Lac. She also helps coach middle
school volleyball.
Sarah Falter ’11 is an RN at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee.
Joslynne Schenider ’11 graduated from Edgewood College with her
Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Joslynne is working at
Foundation as an in-home therapist. She is residing in Fitchburg, WI.
Michael Mathweg ’11 and his wife
Brianna were married in May 2017.
Michael is a Consumer Loan Officer
for Marine Credit Union. The couple
is residing in Des Moines, IA.
Megan (Shea) Dean ’11 and her
husband Brad are the proud
parents of Maverick who was born
in August 2017. The family resides
in Brownsville, WI.
Andrea (Beres) Rosemeyer ’11
and her husband Jacob welcomed
a daughter, Bernadette Helen,
in October 2017. Andrea and
Jacob are living in Platteville, WI.
Jenna Shea ’11
is engaged to Jared
Lindsley, and they are planning to
be married in October 2018. Jenna
is a physical therapist at
Agnesian HealthCare.
Ashley Stacey ’12 is a case worker for Fond du Lac
County Social Services. Ashley is residing in Fond du Lac.
Elizabeth Krueger ’12 graduated
from the UW-Madison in Dec.
2016 with a Bachelor of Business
Administration Degree from the
Wisconsin School of Business
where she majored in Real Estate
& Urban Land Economics and Marketing
While in school, she enjoyed working
for the School of Business advising and
admissions teams and was an active member in both the Wisconsin
Real Estate Club and the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board. In September
2017, she started working at Ernst & Young in Chicago on the
Transaction Real Estate team. She’s looking forward to the industry
knowledge and experience she will gain as she starts her career. On
Wisconsin!
Erin Ahern ’12 majored in Strategic Communications through the
Journalism School at the UW-Madison. She currently works in Chicago
as a copywriter in the creative department of the advertising
agency, Ogilvy and Mather. Erin writes ads for a number of brands,
including Grainger, BAE Systems, and Cintas.
Elaina (Meurer) Jindra ’12 moved to Milwaukee where she is
a Special Education Teacher Grades 1-8 at Bethune Academy.
Elaina and her husband Zach were married in June 2017.
Jack Shireman ’13 graduated with honors
from UW-Madison in May 2017 with a BS
in Neurobiology and will be working at
Northwestern University Hospital for two
years in their lab department before
applying to MD/PhD programs around the
country. Jack received a UW Bookstore
Academic Excellence Award his senior
year to help fund his lab project while at UW-Madison.
Sean Ahern ’13 graduated from UW-Madison in May 2017 with
a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and is working for
KBX Logistics in Green Bay.
Jacob Schneider ’13 graduated from St. Norbert’s College with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics. Jacob is employed
in the sales department at Silica For Your Home.
Allison Cramer ’13 graduated from UW-Madison in May 2017
with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Minors
in Education Policy Studies and German. Allison is a Legislative
Assistant for the Wisconsin State Senate in Madison.
Eleanore Mueller ’14 will graduate
from Ripon College in May 2018 with
a Bachelor Degree in Business and
Sports Management. Eleanore interned
with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders in
the summer of 2017. She plans to
pursue a career in sports marketing
and promotions. Eleanore played
basketball at Ripon College and was a
three time Midwest Conference
All-Academic selection.
The Class of 2012
celebrated their five year
high school reunion at
Fat Joe’s in July. It was
great catching up and
hearing what people are
up to. Extra thanks to
Mrs. Reiher for coming
out! Looking forward
to the ten year! (Not
pictured Kara Harasha)
Irene Hoang ’12 is engaged to Daniel
Pfister and they are planning to be married
in June 2018. Irene graduated from
UW-Green Bay Summa Cum Laude with
a Bachelor’s Degree in English. Irene is
teaching freshman and sophomore
English at SMSA.
Tiffany Alequin ’15 has been successfully selling her
own commissions as an Artist in Training. She has sold at least
115 paintings. She also worked with several companies in St. Paul,
MN to redesign logos. Tiffany also works with children to teach
them about the purpose of art and what you can gain from it.
They travel around Minneapolis passing out paintings to people
that don’t know much about art, so they can have a painting of
their own to treasure from the next generation. Tiffany is
currently an art mentor for three freshmen art majors, and one
minor. ”Don’t ever stop believing in spreading the joy of art! You
never know what enjoyable memories and impacts you can
make!”
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Ledger Way
Leadership is not unmitigated power. Leadership is not an
elevated position. Leadership is not self-pride. As Theodore Roosevelt
once said, “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much
you care.”
The best leaders lead by action and example. And the
best leaders are servant-leaders who build community
by advocating social justice, by committing to the
intrinsic value of every human being, and by enriching
the lives of others. Eva Graczyk, a 1992 graduate
of SMSA and the daughter of Valerie and Wayne
Graczyk, is the model of servant-leadership.
After graduating from St. Mary’s Springs Academy,
Eva attended UW Madison and graduated with a joint
degree in Women’s Studies and Social Work. She
would later earn a Master Degree at the University
of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work. While
at Madison, Eva completed 3,000 hours of clinical
experience at the BriarPatch Youth Services for
run-a-way teens, and it was through that experience
in her life that she decided that she wanted to work
with runaway or throwaway teens.
However, she remembers that “the volunteer
opportunities that were presented were with much
younger children, and I discovered how crucial the
birth 1 CORINTHIANS to three year 12:12 old period was developmentally
and in terms of attachment in a child. Bonding and
attachment are the pre-cursors to empathy, which
in turn leads to ethical behavior in communities
throughout life.” So, Eva would spend seven years
working with early childhood cases in foster care
before redirecting her career to working with homeless
mothers and their young children.
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Eventually, she decided to assist the chronically
homeless with severe behavioral health issues
because, as she states, “not many people wanted to
give their services to this population. I believe that all
people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect,
regardless of whether or not they ‘look’ deserving.”
Currently, Eva is the Director of Programs for the
Coalition for the Homeless of the Greater Houston
area. With a team of seventeen staff members, she
manages funding competitions in excess of $50
million annually that serve the homeless and sponsor
prevention activities across three counties, including
metropolitan Houston.
Eva poses with her children.

They work with 100+ social service agencies based
in the region, along with public officials, schools, and
non-profits like SEARCH Homeless Services, Catholic
Charities, the Salvation Army and Star of Hope.
As Eva explains, “they promote person-centered,
trauma-informed services without discrimination,
regardless of medication adherence, sobriety, legal
status, family composition, sexual orientation,
gender, gender identity or age.” Since this coordination
of services began in 2011, they have housed more
than 12,000 homeless persons throughout the region.
Eva’s work has been recognized nationally. She
relates how “the Obama administration was deeply
committed to ending youth and young adult homelessness.
To that end, I was honored to participate in
two White House Policy briefings on the topic. Cyndi
Lauper’s non-profit foundation for homeless youth,
The True Colors Fund, was instrumental in making
this happen.” Eva adds that “I am so grateful to have
had the opportunity to lead multiple initiatives in
Houston, TX to train and educate partners in reaching
out to young homeless people in non-judgmental
and welcoming ways.”
Personally, over her years of service to others, Eva
has fostered over 75 children. In 2001, she adopted
two of her foster children, two brothers, who had
repeatedly been returned to her foster care. Today,
she is mother to seven children. For all of her
children, Eva has created routine, safety and
predictability while ensuring them a childhood.
Eva and her family live just outside of Houston and
experienced the full horror of Hurricane Harvey in
late August. As their house was inundated with water,
they were forced to grab some belongings which they
held high above their heads as they trudged through
the rising waters to safety. A normally twenty minute
walk took an hour as they grappled to hold on to each
other through forceful currents. A member of her
Church housed them when they reached dry land.
However, in addition to her role of mother, calming
her children, keeping a light and upbeat mood, while
searching for food, Eva also assumed her professional
role as she worked in the Red Cross shelters trying
to help people find housing and to connect them
to the right resources to move them out of shelters.
This was not a new experience for Eva. She has been
part of the disaster recovery efforts after hurricanes
Katrina, Rita, Ike and Harvey. She remarks that “it is
clearer and clearer to me that natural disasters expose
our greatest failures as a nation. Those who are forgotten
or marginalized in everyday life only get
Back Row, L-R: Roger, Christopher,and Jimarcus
Front: Zeke (held by Eva), Isaac, Maya and her twin
Quincy
further disenfranchised in the chaos of a far-ranging
disaster.”
During this very trying time, Eva remains grateful
for “the blessings of family, friends, community and
networks who have access to resources.” She is also
thankful for her non-impacted peers who were able
to offer aid so that her family could remain independent
of a disaster shelter. She reflects that “my
education has afforded me a job that allowed me to
clear the debris from my house without fear of being
unemployed. We are displaced and facing a long road
to recovery, but we are not without support.”
A true servant leader will awaken others to inequities
in the world and take the necessary steps to correct
them. A true servant leader is a healer of broken
spirits and the emotionally hurt. Eva is a true servant
leader. She admits that her four years of “life on
the Ledge” at SMSA helped her to become a person
with firm convictions and an understanding of social
issues.
She credits some of her beliefs to her theology teacher,
Vicki Clark; to her science teachers John Resop and
Kathy Bachhuber; and to her drama coach, Romaine
Paveglio who helped her to use her voice.
Through her empathy for
others and her service of love,
Eva Graczyk is living The
Ledger Way.
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Living the the Visionof
of Excellence in in Education
“Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I may
remember. Involve me and
I learn.” Benjamn Franklin
Exploration, problem solving, discernment,
analysis, discovery and proficiency are terms that
are associated with the learning experience at
SMSA. Throughout their educational experiences,
students are motivated to be fully engaged in
academics as they realize their own potentials.
Animal rescue, exploding volcanoes, diagnosing
illnesses, and controlling flames with sonic
frequencies are just a few of the exciting scientific
learning experiences in which SMSA students have
been engaged this year as part of the STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering & Math) program. While
3rd grade students were constructing simple machines
to solve an animal rescue problem, 6th grade
Earth Science classes built erupting volcanoes.
From collecting their own DNA to identifying specific
diseases, 7th and 8th grade students in Mrs.
Dahlinger’s science classes eagerly anticipate their daily
classroom learning experiences. Every year, as part of
the SMSA STEM Academy, these students are introduced
to engaging and empowering, hands-on science units
engineered by Project Lead the Way. For example, after
taking a week long course during summer school at the
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mrs. Dahlinger became
a lead teacher in the Medical Detective program.
Progressing through this unit, students explore the
physiology of the human body, as they learn to take their
own vital signs and to understand the fluctuations in the
readings. After this, each student collects his or her own
DNA to view its strands and follows this up by making
an individualized strand necklace. Later, after exploring
all the human senses, they complete a unit on the brain,
forming teams to dissect and label parts of a sheep’s
brain which they had charted out.
Computer visualizations, lab reports, team discussions,
and charts are used as students explore all aspects of the
human body and learn to differentiate between healthy,
human conditions and signs of disease. For instance, in
one lab students form teams for patient assessment.
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) program at SMSA allows students a variety of experiences.
Pictured below are students following through with guides during Biotech Day. Students were led through five
hours of instruction and lab work by Barbara Bielec from the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute in
Madison.
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Each team is assigned a patient who is sick with one of
the following foodborne illnesses: salmonella, e-coli,
listeria, and campylobacter. From patient history to
microscopic organism identification, the team does a
complete analysis for identification of the illness and
offers a treatment plan and a course for prevention.
As a team, students relate their findings to the class
through visual presentations.
Even though high school students continue their studies
at a much higher and accelerated level, they remain
actively engaged in the learning process, as they continue
to explore exciting opportunities for growth in the
understanding of the sciences. In Advanced Biology,
informative field trips, professional guest speakers, and
a formation of partnerships for environmental awareness
are a few of the activities that augment classroom
instruction. In the Spring of this year, students had
the chance to engage in concentrated lab procedures
under the guidance of Barbara Bielec from the BioPharmaceutical
Technology Center Institute in Madison,
and they partnered with the Sisters of St. Agnes in their
2nd annual Earth Fair at which they presented a photo
exhibit highlighting the beauty of the ledge “waking up
in Spring.”
In Physics classes, students work with a partner to
design and construct mousetrap cars. The mousetrap
car project requires students to use engineering skills to
design, test and redesign a mousetrap powered vehicle.
The main goal of the project is to design a vehicle that
converts the stored energy in a mousetrap to kinetic
energy. This kinetic energy is used in three different
races to gain distance, produce the maximum speed and
to climb a ramp.
At the same time, students have the opportunity to
explore avenues of working, learning relationships with
local businesses sponsored by Fond du Lac Works, a division
of the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce.
One of these is Spark, a Youth Apprenticeship in which
junior and senior students from local high schools spend
part of their day in school and part at a work-site where
they can directly apply their classroom learning to real
job performance.
Simitrio Arellano, a senior at St. Mary’s Springs Academy,
has a STEM Youth Apprenticeship placement with
Manowske Welding that began the Fall of 2016, and after
a year of planning, designing and execution, he created
“The Banshee,” a sonic gas chamber which is composed of
a steel dish and a connecting speaker, a two dimensional
sound wave resonance chamber.
The design of the Banshee allows for gas to be put into
the chamber through the sides, and then lit. The speakers
will then pump out an endless assortment of songs
and frequencies that will create pressure differences, or
heights, in the fire on top of the chamber which has been
punctured with 291 holes. Simitrio went through much
trial and error before he finally succeeded in creating the
Banshee, in which the mesmerizing flames, controlled by
a frequency, remain constant.
Photos, L-R: Advanced Biology students journeyed to the Gottfried Prairie for a walk-and-talk by Tracy
McDermott where they learned about the history and ecology of the prairie ecosystem. They also visited
Lakeside Park for an exploration of careers in park management, horticulture, and forestry. • Mousetrap
Car Project Winners of the Speed Race, Ramp Climb and Distance divisions.
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To Teach is to
Touch Lives Forever
To Teach is to
Touch Lives Forever
St. Mary’s Springs Academy depends upon its many leaders to forward its missions and goals. That
leadership is provided in the classroom by many dedicated teachers. It is acknowledged through the
hard work of staff and administration, through the guidance of the Board of Directors, and
through the support offered by our Catholic parishes. And it is supported through
the commitment of the SMSA community and its many volunteers.
Juliet Erickson: Defining
Excellence in Teaching
How does one define a teacher?
Most dictionaries would define
a teacher as one who “shows,
demonstrates or imparts
knowledge.” However, most
students would agree that an
excellent teacher cares that each
of them understands, holds on to,
and applies that knowledge. An
excellent teacher makes learning fun
and exciting. An excellent teacher
is admired and respected by his or
her students, because an excellent
teacher goes beyond teaching to
connect with students, to understand their individual
needs, and to accommodate their differences. And
an excellent teacher is remembered forever by those
students. Juliet Erickson is an excellent teacher who
has completed sixty-one years of teaching in Catholic
schools, thirty-six of those at St. Mary’s Springs Academy.
Innovative, dedicated, resolute, and successful are just
a few of the words that begin to describe Mrs. Juliet
Erickson. Juliet has taught in four states: twelve years at
the elementary level and forty-nine years in secondary
and university academics. Before arriving in Fond du
Lac in 1981, she was principal of a South Chicago parish
high school with 600 students; under her guidance, the
school was known for its solid academics, athletics, and
financial stability. She would bring her vast experience
and expertise to St. Mary’s Springs Academy in 1981
where she has served as Assistant Principal, Head of
the Mathematics Department, Head Class Moderator,
and Moderator of the Math and Chess Clubs, keeping
endless charts of competitions and organizing the road
trips and volunteers to the various meets. She has always
realized that the Math competitions – in which the Math
Club has many times placed 1st and 2nd in the State -
have helped her students to achieve great scores on the
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ACT exam and other college entrance tests. Juliet never
stops thinking about how she can bring new learning
experiences and just fun to all of the Springs’ students
both inside and outside the classroom.
During her tenure at SMSA, Juliet initiated the “Walk-a-
Thon” fundraiser in the early 80’s at the request of Sr.
Rita, bringing in some major “outside” financial assistance
for the school. Another fact of which few are aware, is
that Juliet started the “Honey Pot” fundraisers at sporting
events so that classes could support their various
activities throughout the school year.
Tireless, driven, with a focused attention to excellence
might describe her involvement in the many class events
that she has moderated over the years. And knowing
that the connection to her students never stops at her
classroom door, Juliet was sure to attend at least one
event of every extra-curricular activity every season,
every year. In the classroom, Juliet’s students looked
forward to learning Math. If you observed her classes,
you might see a student cartwheeling across the front of
the room to demonstrate a reflection over the x-axis, or
the whole class doing hand jives as they learn to factor
a cube, or the class working in teams designing board
games to drill factoring. Juliet also used wonderful,
humorous analogies in her instruction to make the
abstract concrete.
For years, her students looked forward to “Pi” day –
also Juliet’s birthday - where they actually enjoy eating
pies, and they will never forget the holidays and her
famous “Bye-Bye Ducky” stories, or Fridays when they
connected to the rhythm of “It’s A Jungle Out There.” All
of her students have been enriched by the value based
education she provided them. Juliet not only teaches her
students excellent math skills, she teaches them how
to be good, decent human beings who know how to
respect and work with each other to accomplish any task
set before them.
Her extraordinary career in the classroom has not
gone unrecognized. Juliet is the recipient of the Kohl’s
Fellowship, the Noon Optimist Teacher of the Year
Award, and the St. John Baptist de la Salle Excellence

in Teaching Award. Having two Master degrees, one in
administration and one in Math from Creighton University
in Omaha, she has spent her teaching career making
learning interesting and fun for her students. Juliet’s
service to others extends also to her local and Church
communities. She is very active in her parish, St. Isidore
the Farmer, where she has served on various parish
committees and taught CCD classes.
Today, Juliet continues to teach Middle School
Mathematics to students at Holyland Catholic School in
Johnsburg. What she will remember most about St. Mary’s
Springs Academy is the pleasure of seeing the academic
and spiritual growth of the students she has taught and
its atmosphere of learning. Recently, she remarked that
“SMSA has produced solid college students for all of the
years I have been here. When former students come back
to visit me, one constant for which they are grateful is that
we have taught them ‘how to study.’ I, also, appreciate the
opportunity to pray openly and daily in my classroom
with my students. It has been interesting to watch my
former students grow into leadership roles, many even
teaching here at SMSA.”
Henry Adams once said that “a good teacher affects
eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” One
can hardly imagine the impact that an excellent teacher
like Juliet Erickson has made on those that she has served
through her sixty-one years as a Catholic educator.
Julie Shively: Middle School
& High School Principal
On July 1, 2017, St. Mary’s
Springs Academy welcomed
Julie Shively as our new
Middle School/High School
Principal. Julie is a graduate
of the United States Air Force
Academy with a Bachelor
of Science Degree, Virginia
Commonwealth University
with a Master of Teaching
Degree, Brenau University with
an Education Specialist Degree/
Middle Grades Math & Science,
Georgia Southern University with a Master of Educational
Leadership, and most recently, Vanderbilt University
with an Education Doctorate in Education Policy. Having
first served as a C-141 Aircraft Pilot in the United States
Air Force for nine years, Julie’s list of achievements are
quite expansive, including being hand selected to fly
sensitive missions into the Soviet Union in support of the
Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
From leading in the Air Force, Julie shifted to leading
in education. She has taught for twenty years at the
elementary, middle and high school levels in many
content areas. During that time, she piloted a program
to teach accelerated math curriculum using distance
learning, developed and led a successful faculty
mentoring program, and she designed and implemented
a “math institute” for veteran teachers to model promising
math practices for newer teachers. Julie was also selected
as one of five teachers in the nation to serve as a Fellow at
the U.S. Department of Education in Washington D.C. for
one year. Here she worked with law makers to highlight
teachers’ roles in education and the need to actively
engage teachers with federal and state education policy
and program development.
That experience convinced Julie to lead teachers through
administration. She followed her heart and the Holy Spirit
which led her to serving as a High School Principal at
Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, West Virginia,
and later, at St. Thomas More Academy in Magnolia,
Delaware. During her years of administrative experience,
she instituted new STEM programming (including Project
Lead the Way), began a data team to evaluate assessment
data to improve instructional practices, established rich
partnerships within the community, established both
a School Advisory Board and Parent Forum, and began
a professional development program for teachers on
the use of technology to differentiate learning in the
classroom.
In addition to her very impressive credentials, Julie brings
a great deal of passion, enthusiasm and compassion
to her work. She is committed to creating a supportive
environment for students, and an open and on-going
dialogue with parents, while reaching out to the
communities that she serves. Julie is not only committed
to her own Catholic faith, but is inspired by the ability to
help form the faith of all children.
We feel very blessed that Julie and her husband Moose
have decided to relocate closer to their “roots”, as Julie
grew up in the Wauwatosa, WI area, and her husband
actively recruited for the USMC in the Midwest. They are
eager to call Fond du Lac and St. Mary’s Springs Academy
their new home.
“ Spending time with the Sisters of
St. Agnes this summer made a
tremendous impact on me. They
challenged me ‘to grow our school so that
we could grow the Church.’ SMSA has such
a strong foundation and active families. It is
a joy for me to fulfill their commission and
the mission of the school.”
– Julie Shively
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In the Springtime, since approximately 1988,
St. Mary’s Springs Academy & has Joe Brunette held a luncheon for
female students who have been graduated from
Springs 50 or more years ago. The event is called the
“Academy Girls Luncheon,” and it is a wonderful affair
where former classmates can mingle and catch-up
on the latest news of their forever friends. The
newbies to the experience this year were the Class
of 1966.
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May 10th, Catherine Whispering Streblow (1958) Springs. & Peter 200 attendees
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Benefactor Appreciation and Recognition Dinner
On October 11, St. Mary’s Springs Academy held its annual Benefactor
Appreciation and Recognition Dinner. Staff Service Milestones
were recognized, and four awards for excellence were presented. The
St. Joseph the Worker – Excellence in Volunteer Service Award was
presented to Andrea Nuss and Valerie Everson. The St. John Baptist
de La Salle – Excellence in Education Award was presented to Amanda
Johnson and Deb Sosinski. The Mater Dei – Excellence in Philanthropy
Award was given to James and Kathleen Simon. The Guardian
Angel Award was given to Kathleen Cepelka, Ph.D.
Pictured back row left to right: Andrea Nuss and Valerie Everson.
Sitting: James Simon (’60), Deb Sosinski, and Amanda Johnson. Not
pictured are Kathleen Simon and Kathleen Cepelka, Ph.D.
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Left to Right: Donovan Ahern, Mario
Mueller, Owen Ahern
Thirteen employees of SMSA celebrated a total of 135 years of
Service to SMSA. Pictured are the milestone award recipients.
Left to Ri
Back row standing (left to right): Christine Simon (20 yrs.);
Bobbijo Amerling (15 yrs.); Christopher Schneider (’98) (5 yrs.);
Amanda Johnson (5 yrs.); Christine Wuest (15 yrs.) Seated (left
to right): Mary Haugen (30 yrs.); Kathy Immel (5 yrs.); Stephanie
Brusky (’97) (5 yrs.); Christine Glass (10 yrs.) and Tammi
Burkart (5 yrs.) Not pictured are Marsha Michels (10 yrs.), Kurt
Krueger (’87) (5 yrs.) and Jo Gilgenbach (5 yrs.).
Let’s Remember...
The Men of the Ledge!
On Thursday, September 21st, St. Mary’s
Springs Academy held its inaugural “Men
of the Ledge” event at Whispering Springs,
at which male alumni who graduated 50 or
more years ago were recognized. Fifty men
were welcomed on this special occasion
which included guest speakers, Dr. George
Koonce, Senior Vice President of University
Relations at Marian University and SMSA
Coach Bob Hyland. Some of the servers
were SMSA students whose grandfathers
were in attendance. The eldest alumnus
present was Michael Gerred, a graduate of
1940, the first SMSA co-ed class.
Top: Student Servers with Dr. George Koonce.
Pictured left to right: Donovan Ahern,
Mario Moreno, Eric Reid, Dr. George Koonce,
Jacob Barr, David Mueller, Owen Ahern
Middle photos: Jim Keenan and grandson,
Jacob Barr; John Ahern with grandsons
Donovan Ahern (left) & Owen Ahern (right)
Bottom Photos, L-R: Eldest alumnus present at
the event, Michael Gerred. David Mueller with
his granfather, Phil Twohig. Brothers Mike,
Jim (center) and Jerry Keenan pose for a photo.
Left to Right: Donovan Ahern, Mario Moreno, Eric Reid, Dr. George Koon
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students whose grandfathers were in attendance. The eldest
present was Michael Gerred, a graduate of 1940, the first SM
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Life on the Ledge
TRIED AND TRUE AND LOYAL TO ...
SMSA Grandparents Club meeting
with Principal Julie Shively
SMSA Grandparents Club meeting with Principal Julie Shively
Grandparents are part of the SMSA legacy.
Every year, they sponsor the Fall Spaghetti
Dinner event which brings together the Ledger
community. Be actively involved as a volunteer
or stay informed about opportunities to be a
greater part of the spiritual, academic and social
lives of all our SMSA students. Membership in the
Grandparents Club is open to all who are interested
in sharing their time and talents – having
grandchildren at SMSA is not a prerequisite.
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about opportunities
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sharing their time and talents – having grandchildren at SMSA is not a prerequisite.
Check out our current news and activities and then register to be part of the Grandparents Club
at www.smsacademy.org/grandparentsclub.cfm
Current Faculty, Staff, and Administration
Alumni Proudly Serving SMSA
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Back row, left to right: Kyle Krueger ’84, Christine (Birschbach) Wuest ’85, Chris McGalloway ’90, Kurt Krueger
’87, Mitch Redig ’01, and Chris Schneider ’98
Back row, left to right: Kyle Krueger ’84,
Christine (Birschbach) Wuest ’85, Chris
McGalloway ’90, Kurt Krueger ’87, Mitch Redig ’01,
and Chris Schneider ’98 Middle row, left to right:
Jill (Schroeder) Staerzl ’93, Kelly (Brenner) Zangl
’96, Lisa (Cross) Holz ’85, Corinne (Conrad)
Anderson ‘01, Barbara Loehr ’79, Linda Goebel ’73,
Nick Michels ’05, Stephanie (Develice) Brusky ’97.
Seated left to right: Melanie (Rickert) Baitinger
’96, Julia Schneider ’11, Christine Gilles ’83,
Cindi (Sexton) Huttter ’88, Mary Anne (Gormican)
Lindborg ’64 Front row, left to right: Jasmyn (Nett)
Joubert ’12, Christa (Rebek) Lewis ’95 and Irene
Hoang ’12
Middle row, left to right: Jill (Schroeder) Staerzl ’93, Kelly (Brenner) Zangl ’96, Lisa (Cross) Holz ’85, Corinne
(Conrad) Anderson ‘01, Barbara Loehr ’79, Linda Goebel ’73, Nick Michels ’05, Stephanie (Develice) Brusky ’97.
Huttter ’88, Mary Anne (Gormican) Lindborg ’64
PLANNING A REUNION?
Seated left to right: Melanie (Rickert) Baitinger ’96, Julia Schneider ’11, Christine Gilles ’83, Cindi (Sexton)
Front row, left to right: Jasmyn (Nett) Joubert ’12, Christa (Rebek) Lewis ’95 and Irene Hoang ’12
Please contact SMSA with your class reunion
information so that we can help to promote it
via our website and other electronic publications.
We would love to give tours of the new campus
for our alumni during your reunion weekend.
... ST. MARY'S SPRINGS
Please contact Barb Cramer at (920)
322-8006 or bcramer@smsacademy.org.
Also keep the SMSA Advancement Office
up to date with your contact information
including name, address, phone and
e-mail changes so that we can continue
to connect with you.

nd
32 Annual
ANUARY 19, 2018
KET
LIVE RAFFLE DRAWING
Supporting
Raffle
the
drawing
Students
will
and
be
Community
held
of
Friday, January 19, 2018 at noon at
St. Mary’s Springs Academy.
00 GRAND PRIZE!
these locations:
Baker Cheese
Ledgeview Lanes
SA North Office
Scrip Office
SA family
$50 per Ticket | Grand Prize $20,000
Total Cash Payout: $30,000
1st Prize
2nd
3rd
4th
5th-7th
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018
$20,000 Watch GRAND LIVE at PRIZE!
$50 PER
TICKET
$20,000 CASH
$5,000 CASH
$2,500 CASH
$1,000 CASH
$500 CASH
Purchase tickets from any current
student or SMSA family, or through
the SMSA Office. Call 920.322.8059
LIVE RAFFLE DRAWING
Listen to LIVE drawing on:
www. radioplusinfo.com
1st Prize
2nd
3rd
4th
$20,000 CASH
$5,000 CASH
$2,500 CASH
$1,000 CASH
5th-7th $500 CASH
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Tickets can be purchased at these locations:
Listen to LIVE drawing on:
Annie’s Fountain City Cafe • Baker Cheese
Central Barber • Flood Oil Co. • Ledgeview Lanes
Jan. Twohig 28- Family Feb. Dentistry 3, • 2018 SMSA North Catholic Office Schools Week
SMSA South Office • SMSA Scrip Office
Watch LIVE at
February or from any 2, current 2018 SMSA familyMass 9:30am www. at radioplusinfo.com Holy Family Church
February 10, 2018 Alumni Game vs. Fondy - Sturgeon Spectacular
April 13-15, 2018 High School Spring Musical:
“The Sound of Music”
April 30-May 4, 2018 High School Art Show: CSA Motherhouse
May 9, 2018 Academy Girls Luncheon
May 12, 2018 Jazz Night
May 23, 2018 High School Spring Concert
July 27, 2018 Swing Fore Springs and Summer Fling
September 20, 2018 Men of the Ledge
October 5, 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Have A Heart Take PArt
Evening includes: Social, dinner, silent auction
featuring online bidding, live auction, dessert
auction, mystery raffle, DJ, and loads of fun!
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 17, 2018
5:30 PM
For more information, please visit
www.smsacademy.org
ST. MARY'S SPRINGS
LEDGERS
ALUMNI
-VS-
FOND DU LAC
CARDINALS
ALUMNI
CALLING ALL ALUMNI
HOCKEY PLAYERS!
Sign up to take part in the
1st Annual Alumni Hockey Game!
Contact Peter Wilke at
pwilke@fdl.com to register!
Saturday, February 10, 2018
at 6 pm
Outdoor Rink at Lakeside Park
Follow: @SMS_Academy #LedgerPride
Join: St. Mary’s Springs Academy Alumni
Like us: St. Mary's Springs Academy
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A Tradition of Athletic
EXCELLENCE
St. Mary’s Springs Academy 2nd High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction was held on September
29, 2017. The purpose of this organization is to give lasting recognition to outstanding athletes and
individuals that have contributed to the promotion and development of athletics at SMSA High School.
The SMSA Athletic Hall of Fame is about inspiring the students and the public, by highlighting the
accomplishments of the people who have been instrumental in creating a tradition of athletic
excellence at SMSA High School.
This year, St. Mary’s Springs Academy inducted eight alumni and a former basketball coach into its
Athletic Hall of Fame during a dinner ceremony held at the Knights of Columbus. SMSA also
honored the St. Mary’s Springs Academy 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 Boys Varsity Basketball, back to
back State Champions, at this event.
Inductees Pictured - Back row left to right: Tom Neises (SMSA Boys Basketball Coach 1990-1997);
Dr. Thomas Sheridan standing in for his father, Robert Sheridan (’55); Rob Hyland (’92); Matt
Massick (’87); David Schommer (’82) Front row: Amy (Walters) Schlotthauer (’99); Mike Tack (’01);
Matt Moses (’06); Sam Mueller (’96)
Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Members
Bob Baker - Greg Hoffmann - Jim Baudry - Ed Huck - Joe Bird - Bob Hyland
Barb Cramer - Kyle Krueger - Tom Herre - Kelly Mueller - Carol Hyland (Volunteer)
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Back Row left to Right: Sam Mueller (’96),
Dr. Thomas Sheridan standing in for his
father, Robert Sheridan (’55), Matt Moses
(’06), Rob Hyland (’92), David Schommer
(’82), Justin Dux (basketball player ’93-’94),
Matt Massick (’87)
Front Row: Mike Tack (’01), Kevin Baker
(Basketball player ’92-’93 – ’93-’94),
Jeff Coon (Basketball player ’93-’94),
Dick Baker (Assistant Varsity Coach),
Amy (Walters) Schlotthauer (’99),
Tom Neises (Head Varsity Coach)
SMSA is honored to announce the second
St. Mary’s Springs Athletic Hall of Fame
inductees:
Robert Sheridan ’55 (Posthumously)
Football, Basketball, Tennis
David Schommer ‘82
Cross Country, Track and Field
Matt Massick ‘87
Football, Basketball, Track and Field
Rob Hyland ‘92
Football, Hockey, Track and Field
Sam Mueller ‘96
Football, Basketball, Baseball
Amy (Walters) Schlotthauer ‘99
Cross Country, Basketball, Track and Field
Mike Tack ‘01
Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Golf
Matt Moses ‘06
Football, Basketball, Tennis
Tom Neises
SMSA Basketball Coach 1990-1997
HONORED TEAMS:
1992-1993 Boys Basketball State Champions
Coach Tom Neises
Coach Dick Baker
Coach Mike St. Mary
Coach Gary Schwartz
Coach Andy Pilsl
Alan Hietpas
Peter Winkler
Joe Ford
Luke Ketterhagen
Clay Schwartz
Joe Shea
Eric Baker
Steve Halle
Don Horn
Joe Sanfelippo
Kevin Baker
Larry Putzer
1993-1994 Boys Basketball State Champions
Coach Tom Neises
Coach Dick Baker
Coach Ty Roznowski
Coach Mike St. Mary
Justin Dux
Andy Zunker
Ty Garner
Joe Ford
Sam Mueller
Brad Lenz
Luke Ketterhagen
Tyler Berenz
Will Beltezore
Jeff Coon
Kevin Baker
Eric Baker
Joel Coon
Doug O’Loughlin
Joe Hardgorve
Tim Petrie – Statistics
Christina Johnson
– Manager
Becky Dart - Manager
All 2018 inductees will be honored
during the SMSA Homecoming
weekend October 5, 2018.
Nomination forms for 2018 will be
accepted through May 1 and can be
downloaded from the SMSA website:
www.smsacademy.org
For more information, please contact
Barb Cramer,
Donor & Alumni Relations Coordinator
by calling (920) 322-8006 or email
bcramer@smsacademy.org
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LIFE on the LEDGE
The SMSA 2017 Golf Team was named
Conference, Regional, Sectional and State
Champions in June 2017. Pictured left to right:
Doyle Kelly, Ben Hintze, Colin Ahern, Dawson
Sarauer, Owen Ahern
The SMSA 2017
Football Team
won the Division 6
WIAA State Football
game by a score
of 35-12 over Iola
Scandinavia, closing
their 14-0 season.
The St. Mary’s Springs Academy Varsity Dance
Team placed 1st in Regional competition, and then
went on to take 3rd place at the State competition in
LaCrosse in February 2017. Front Row, left to right: Lily
Diedrich, Meagan Ebertz, Winter Guyette Back Row, Left
to right: Alice Schreiner, Emily Gehring, Emily Tighe, Julianna
Nett, Claire Dugenske, Karli Hinkley, Chelsea Puetz,
Jamie Disterhaft, Shayna Wiza, Quinn Devereaux
The SMSA Girls Basketball Team won the Regional title
with their victory over Lourdes Academy in February, 2017.
Outstanding Students
The Fond du Lac Chapter of the Noon
Optimists recognized several outstanding students
from local high schools. Congratulations
go out to SMSA students Leah Zimmer, Brooke
Lisko, Hunter Feucht, Karli Hinkley, and Maya
Fidziukiewicz
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The SMSA Girls Track Team won the Regional and
Conference Championships in May 2017.

Team members left to right, back row:
Jerard Stoegbauer, Johnny Welsch
(captain), Dohyun Kim, Andrew Petersen
and Dawson Sarauer. Front row, left to
right: Lauren Huettl, Yeong Ram
(Katherine) Jo, and Leah Zimmer.
Mathematics
St. Mary’s Springs Academy LEDGER MATHLETES take first in U.S.
SMSA placed First in the Catholic Math League Advanced Math Competition,
Division I. This competition is known as the Mathfax which is a mail order
competition for the entire U.S. It consists of four competitions, each having
25 questions on advanced math topics. The top scorers are pictured with the
plaque. Photo below, from left to right: Andrew Petersen, Jared Stoegbauer,
Johnny Welsch, and Dohyun Kim.
St. Mary’s Springs Academy LEDGER
MATHLETES TAKE 2nd at STATE!
In mid-March 2017, eight St. Mary’s Springs
Academy advanced math students participated
in the Annual State Mathematics
Competition sponsored by the Wisconsin
Mathematics Council. Since the same test is
given to all the high schools in Wisconsin, the
test is very challenging. St. Mary’s Springs
Academy took Second Place in Division B.
Two students, Johnny Welsch and Dohyun
Kim were named to the First Team All State,
Division B. Andrew Petersen and Yeong Ram
(Katherine) Jo were named to the Second
Team All State, Division B.
In March 2017, twenty-one St. Mary’s Springs’
students participated in the Flyway Conference
Academic Bowl with competition from five other
schools. Medals were award to the top two students
in each of 16 subjects in four areas each of
Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts.
The Springs’ Academic Bowl Team for 2017
Overall, Springs came in 2nd place this year at the event which
was held at Winnebago Lutheran Academy. In our ten years of
participating in this event, SMSA has placed 1st six times and
2nd four times.
The Fine Arts For the first time in its history, St. Mary’s
Springs Academy High School’s Spring production of “The
Phantom of the Opera” was nominated in several categories of
the Tommy Awards: Outstanding Lead Performance (3), Outstanding
Supporting Performance (4), Outstanding Stage Management
(2), Outstanding Lighting Design(2), and Outstanding
Costume Design (7). The Tommy Awards are named for Wisconsin
native Tom Wopat who is famous for several acting roles
and musical performances. In conjunction with its sponsor, the
Madison’s Overture Center for the Arts, which also collaborates
with the Marcus Center for Performing Arts in Milwaukee, the
Tommy Awards are presented for outstanding musical theatre
by high schools in twenty-one Wisconsin counties.
The St. Mary’s Springs
Academy JOOI Club and
students from Parkside Elementary
participated on a dog sledding field
trip to The Siberian Outpost in Malone.
Students from both schools have been
getting to know each other throughout
the year by sending letters back and forth. The pen pal
project has been celebrated for the last three years with a
dog sledding experience. The Siberian Outpost is owned
by Jim and Judy Feyen, who offer wonderful adventures as
well as a lesson on the original Iditarod Race. The JOOI
Club is sponsored by the Noon Optimist of Fond du Lac.
Throughout the school year, St. Mary’s Springs students
raise money to sponsor this annual event.
Pictured above, left to right: Tammi Burkart, Spenser Spranger,
Bennett Feudner, Berenice Carbajal, Brady Gagne, Lydia Immel,
Alex Hoepfner, Kami Jaeger, Jordan Krupp, Megan McGalloway,
Mitch Waechter, Heather Braatz, Sam Koffman, Leah O’Loughlin,
and Adam Ringwell
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Coach Kyle Krueger (’84) celebrated his 300th
win as Ledger head basketball coach in February
2017. He has earned 248 wins for men’s basketball
and 52 wins for women’s basketball.
Miss Fond du Lac
In March 2017 SMSA 2017
graduate, Rachel Sawicki, was
crowned the new Miss Fond
du Lac. Rachel’s platform is
“Heart, Health and Happiness
- educating, advocating,
and inspiring people to live a
heart healthy life.” February
was heart healthy month and
Rachel partnered with a local
business to raise funds for the
American Heart Association.
She will promote her platform by educating youth
at our local schools and organizations about what
healthy eating and exercise are, and generally, how
one can live a healthy life style.
The SMSA girls’ varsity volleyball
team won the Regional Championship over
Markesan in October 2017. This was the
first regional title since 1997.
The SMSA Boys Track team won
the regional championship in the spring.
Left: Marcus Orlandoni of
the North Fond du Lac/St.
Mary’s Springs wrestling
team was named to the
First Team All-State
Academic Team for
wrestling. Marcus has a
4.0 GPA.
Michael Buetow
’17 was the state
champion in the shot
put in June 2017.
As a service project, the first
grade had a Lenten toy drive
for the Bethany House.
Right: Isaac Shannon
qualified for the state
Cross Country meet as an
individual runner in
October 2017.
Above: SMSA graduated fifty
six students in the Class of
2017.
Pictured at right: Sixty two
students graduated 8th grade
from SMSA in June 2017.
1st graders hold their 1st prayer service.
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The WSMA State Honors Music
Project is nationally recognized as one
of the finest opportunities for young musicians.
Students selected for the WSMA
State Honors Music Project participate
in an intensive four day summer camp in
June and perform in Madison during late
October as part of the Wisconsin State
Music Conference. Students are selected
through a rigorous audition process.
More than 1,600 students auditioned, and
about 400 students in grades 9, 10 and 11
were invited to be part of the WSMA High
School State Honors Music Project ensembles.
The following students were selected from SMSA: Eric Reid,
Theresa Karrmann, and Elyse Hornung (alternate).
As a Student Council initiative, SMSA students are working
with Students Helping Students in collaboration
with North Fond du Lac schools for Hurricane Relief.
Twice a school year, SMSA
students prepare a lasagna dinner
for Loaves and Fishes, an
event that provides a wholesome
dinner to those in need.
The faculty, staff and administration at
St. Mary’s Springs Academy engaged in a
Food Drive for the Fondy Food Pantry.
With donations below are from left to
right standing John Resop, Chris Gilles
and Bobbijo Amerling. Kneeling in front
are Kathryne Nett, Kelly Mueller
and Kasey Smith.
3rd Grade students celebrate their
saints on November 1st during Mass
at Holy Family Church.
On Saturday, October 21st, over 8,000 walkers
from all over the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
laced up their shoes and walked in the fifth
annual Soles for Catholic Education
Walk, to celebrate Catholic schools and
raise money for tuition assistance. The money
raised by walkers, stay with their schools to
help reduce the cost of tuition! From left to
right Lexi Franz (’19), Emma Kirkwood (’19),
Haley Franz (’21), Olivia Spartz (’19), and Kate
Stone (’21). SMSA, along with the other high
schools in the diocese, handed out treats to
the walkers as they made their way along the
route. A great time had by all!
At the 2017 Catholic Schools Dinner for the
Archdiocese of Milwaukee on February 9,
Kelly Norton, President of St. Mary’s
Springs Academy, was awarded the 2017
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Outstanding Catholic Leader
Award by Archbishop Jerome Listecki.
Pictured left to right: Dr. Kathleen Cepelka,
Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Kelly
Norton, President St. Mary’s Springs
Academy, Archbishop Jerome Listecki.
Cards, items and cash were donated
to our Soldiers Project in the
Spring. Collectively, SMSA raised over
2,000 items to be shipped to our troops.
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Invest Today.
Inspire Tomorrow.
The St. Mary’s Springs Academy Foundation, has the fiduciary
responsibility for managing the school’s nearly $6 million
endowment. Endowment gifts are some of the most effective
and far-reaching, as they live on in perpetuity and continually
support the students, families and staff of SMSA. Not only do
these funds play a critical role in the financial stability of SMSA,
but they are used to support some of the most important
needs of the institution year after year such as professional
development, tuition assistance and budget relief. The SMSA
Foundation manages three important endowment funds on
behalf of St. Mary’s Springs Academy, including:
Tuition Assistance: This fund supports our efforts to provide
financial aid to families who otherwise might not be able to
afford a Catholic-enriched education. An average of $300,000
is distributed annually to families needing support, making an
education at SMSA accessible for all.
FOUNDATION
Professional Development: This fund supports the
ongoing growth and development of its faculty and staff.
This fund helps support the annual expenses for teachers
to attend workshops/conferences, take part in continuing
education, and develop specialized skills.
System Operations: This fund supports the annual
operations of SMSA, by bridging the gap in tuition/fees
received and the actual cost to operate the System. This
fund is essential in that it supports the financial stability
of the institution, without having to rely solely on tuition
from our families.
For information about establishing an endowed fund,
please contact the Office of Advancement at (920) 322-
8006. Your gift today as an investment in the future of
SMSA.
2016-2017 SMSA Foundation Annual Report of Donors
ENDOWED GIFTS
$10,000 and above
Mrs. Mary Lou Smith
$5,000 - $9,999
Baker Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James Simon
$2,500 - $4,999
Mr. Jerome Fox
Joann and Dan Wieland
$1,000 - $2,499
Casey’s Castles LLC
Sharon Hilbert
Dottie and Jim Keenan
Nellie Manges
In memory of Richard Pawsat by
Dr. and Mrs. John Pawsat
$500 - $999
Pat and Diane McClone
Atty. Alex & Amy Ullenberg
Michael & Mary (Boyle) Walzer
Marlys and Dr. John Welsch
$1 - $499
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Abler
Tim and Rose Ahern
Mrs. Mary Jo Berenz
Blinds ‘R’ Us, LLC
Donna and Greg Braatz
Brian and Sabina (Grebe) Carter
Joe and Dawn Colwin
Nici Colwin
John and Janet Coon, III
Mr. and Mrs. James Cronin
James and Barbara (Hutter) Fett
First Citizens Bank
Dr. Ann Flood, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fryda
Emilie (Pawsat) Gillanders
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hierl
Tom Hierl
David and Sharon Holmes
Bob and Lori Hornung
Don and Carol Huck
Scott and Kelly Huck
Mrs. Claire Hutter
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hutter
Rob and Claire Hutter
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kalsbeek
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Karn
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kearney
Paul and Janice King
David and JoAnn Klumpyan
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Knuth
Terry and Renee Leasa
Barbara and John Lent
Jennifer Liermann
Peter and Joyce Ludovic
Eileen McNamara
Mrs. Cassie Morasch
Paisley Harris and John Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Muthig
Troy and Polly Nachreiner
Katie O’Hearn
Mrs. Ann Palm
John and Maureen Petersen
John and Lori Ransom Jr.
Duane and Elaine Rebek
Mrs. Laura Reetz
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schaefer
Lindsey Schmahl
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Schuelke
Mike Shannon Automotive
Marjorie Shea
Mrs. Christine Strackbein
Sunday Strong
The Paul Svoboda Family
Ms. Elizabeth Van Horn
Anne Walzer
Mo-J Willis Inc.
Mark and Renee Wollersheim
Mr. and Mrs. John Wright
Lisa Ziller
"
here is something about making a gift that you know will continue to have an
T impact on the lives of students and families, long after your lifetime. We ‘planted
the seeds’ of our endowment gift years ago, knowing that it takes a community to
raise our children. It’s our responsibility to ensure that the families of today and
tomorrow are afforded the same opportunity to be a part of this great community.
By creating this fund, we know that the SMSA legacy will live on forever!
"
- Bob & Carol Hyland
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St. Mary’s Springs Academy
2016-2017 Annual Report
“We make a living by what we get. We make
a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
Katie Tank:
Chief
Development
Officer
St. Mary’s Springs Academy is
proud to announce that Katie Tank
‘08, has been hired as the Chief
Development Officer of the
Academy. Katie previously served
as the Provider Liaison for Agnesian
HealthCare, serving as not only an ambassador for
Agnesian, but the greater Fond du Lac community as she
actively engaged with physicians and their families during
the recruiting and onboarding process. In addition to her
achievements for her employer, Katie is also incredibly
committed to the betterment of Fond du Lac. She is an active
member of the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac, serving
on their board of directors and co-chairing the membership
committee. She is a founding member of Pop-Up Fond du
Lac, a group created to inspire positivity in the Fond du Lac
community. Additionally, Katie was recognized as being a
2016 YPF Future 5 recipient due to her passion for the needs
of our greater community.
Katie’s dedication for St. Mary’s Springs Academy runs deep!
She met her husband, Robert Tank ‘08, at the Academy and
her parents, Joe & Sue Kemp, are still active members of the
SMSA community. Katie’s role is new to SMSA, and as the
Chief Development Officer, her primary responsibilities will
include the engagement and stewardship of Academy alumni,
families and friends.
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2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT
DONORS CIRCLES
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
LEDGERS CIRCLE
$10,000 +
Anonymous (3)
Mr. John E. Ahern
Tim and Rose Ahern
Brian and Jennifer Baker
Jeff and Kelly Baker
Baker Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Cayen
Faith in Our Future Trust
FdL Area Foundation -
Harold Sabel
Hometown Bancorp, Ltd.
Bob and Lori Hornung
Erica P. John Fund
Kremer Foundation
Pat and Marysue Michels
Michels Corporation
Dale R. and Ruth L. Michels
Family Foundation
Kevin and Connie Michels
Family Foundation
National Exchange Bank
& Trust
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Mike and Rita Shannon
Automotive Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. James B. Simon
Sean & Keri Twohig Family
SAINTS CIRCLE
$5,000 - $9,999
Agnesian HealthCare
Mr. and Mrs. Tripp Ahern
J.F. Ahern Co. Foundation, Inc.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Dick and Karen Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Baker
Baker Cheese, Inc.
Shayne and Nichi Bauer
Mr. David E. Byczek
Congregation of Sisters
of St. Agnes
FdL Area Foundation -
Miles & Florence Adrian
Fr. Joseph A. Fischer Foundation
Tom and +Doris Gilles
Jim and Gwen Gilles
Dr. Stephen Massick
Pat and Diane McClone
Mr. Christian &
Dr. Catherine McGalloway
Mr. Kurt Petrie
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Rause
Dr. Robert Schuster Family
Mike and Rita Shannon
Mike Shannon Automotive
C.D. Smith Construction
Van Horn Automotive
Martin and Mary Williams
OLD MAIN CIRCLE
$2,500 - $4,999
Anonymous (1)
Alliant Energy Foundation
Bob and Rosie Baker
Todd Buetow Memorial, Inc.
Burg Homes & Design, Inc
Don and Sue Diedrich
Exposure Marketing &
Promotion Inc.
Grande Cheese Company
Hopper Memorial Foundation
Mrs. Claudia Huettl
Dottie and Jim Keenan
Knights of Columbus #664
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Krizenesky
Tony and Katie (Shannon) Mathos
Muthig Industries, Inc.
Dr. R. G. & Sarah Raymond Found.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Runkel
Jim and Jan Sartori
Mr. Joe Schmitz
Silica Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
Stuart’s Landscaping and
Garden Center
Marlys and Dr. John Welsch
BOYLE CIRCLE
$1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous (2)
Tony and Linda Ahern
Aurora Health Care
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Austin
Mary Ann Austin
Badger Corp.
James and Carole Born
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Boyle
Donna and Greg Braatz
Shirley J. Brunette
Brunmeier Family
Mr. Eugene A. Buechel
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Burg
Capelle Bros. & Diedrich, Inc.
Capital Group Co Charitable
Foundation
John and Valerie Charneski
Nici Colwin
Daughters of Isabella Circle #360
Mary Doyle
Doyle-Kelly Family
Dentistry
Ellison Electric Supply, Inc.
Drs. Suzanne Welsch and
Anthony Evans
FdL Area Foundation -
Mary Callahan Becker Fund
FdL Area Foundation -
Adrian Schmitz Jr. Fund
Tom Flasch
Gilles Frozen Custard
Mr. Thomas Gnewuch
Henricksen
Hierl Insurance
Gib and Mary Hietpas
Gary and Mary Jo Hilbert
Jennifer and Terry (Davis)
Holzmann
Gretchen Hornung
Mr. Edward S. Huck, Jr.
Bob and Carol Hyland
Knights of Columbus
Assembly 1211
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Koenigs
Kohl’s Department Stores
Kurt and Jackie Konkol
Ken and Kathy Krueger
Kusek Family
Robert and Rachele (Gross) Lehr
Barbara and John Lent
Therese Massey
Mr. and Mrs. Norbert McCormick
Mary and Pat McCullough
Dave and Anne Miller
Mary and Steve Millin
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Muthig
Muza Sheet Metal Co. LLC
Pawsat Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Quackenboss
Chad and Becky Rach Family
Tim and Michele Reid
Bill and Judy Roemer
John and Karen Ruedinger
Todd and Tammy Sarauer
Sartori Company
Teri Sippel Schmidt and
Darryl Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schuessler
Brent and Sue Schumacher
Service League of Fond du Lac
Arlene Sesing
Dr. and Mrs. John Shanahan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shannon Jr.
Doug and Dr. Susan Shireman
Sigma Charity
Dick and Sandy Skalitzky
Pat and Jean Smith
John and Sally St. Peter
Dan and Jill Steffes Family
Dr. and Mrs. John Steiner
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Vander Kooy
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wagner
Tom Will
Wisconsin Energy
Foundation
Tom and Lisa Woytych
Zimmerman Architectural
Studios, Inc
ST. AGNES CIRCLE
$500 - $999
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy G. Abler
Mr. Tom L. Ahern, Jr.
Anders Auto Parts
Backyard Grill and Bar
Bill and Kathleen Beyer
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bickelhaupt
Joe Bird
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Brunette
Ted Buetow
Kathleen Cepelka
Steve and Barb Cramer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Devereaux III
Dr. Gina and Mr. Aaron Everson
James and Bettina Faulkner
FdL Area Foundation -
Grace & Arch Adrian Fund
FdL Area Foundation -
Tim & Cathy Mathweg Fund
FdL Area Foundation -
Edward & Ethel Malone Fund
Feucht Financial Group, LLC
George and Patricia Feudner
Mike and Jennifer Feudner
Mary K. Flood
FloorQuest
Greg and Peggy Floyd
Chris Holmes and Christine Gilles
Mary and Don Gorske
Robert and Brenda Grass
Tom and Marge Grebe
Dr. and Mrs. Alex Guira
Ron and Linda Hammer
Mark and Terri Harasha
Huberty & Associates, SC
Don and Carol Huck
William J. Huck, Jr.
Mark and Cindi Hutter
John and Mary Jaeger
Edward Jones Investments
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kehrmeyer
Gary and Mary Kelm
Joe and Sue Kemp
Bob and Patty Klaetsch
Mr. Kason Klumpyan
Korb Family Foundation
Lakeside Wealth Management LLC
June Lefeber
Stephanie Martin
Tim and Cathy Mathweg
Ms. Mary P. McGalloway
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Michels
Mr. and Mrs. James Moses
Sharon (Assaf) and Manis
Mullarkey
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Nett
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Norton
Hon. & Mrs. Richard J. Nuss
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Jeffrey and Andrea Nuss
Lucille (Butzen) O’Connor
Dr. and Mrs. David Pawsat
John and Lori Ransom Jr.
Brian and Katrina Resop
Dave and Mary Schmitz
Dennis and Debbie Schneider
Bruce and Sandy Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Schrauth
Rick and Judi Stoegbauer
Suzanne Strachota
Mike and Mary Strigenz
Summit Automotive
The Meadows of Fond du Lac LLC
TTI, Inc.
Dr. Jeff Twohig D.D.S., S.C.
Twohig Family Dentistry
Twohig Flooring America
Ann and Joe Wenzler
Steven Will
Terry and Pam Willis
Wrightway Home
Improvement LLC
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
$1 - $499
Anonymous (46)
E. Michael Abler
ACH Foam Technologies
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Adelmeyer
In Memory of John and
Cliff Adema
David and Janet Ahern
Ahern-Gross Plumbing
AmazonSmile Foundation
American Family Insurance -
Tim Cruz
Ann and Chuck Anders
Mr. and Mrs. Don Anders
Dorothy (Burke) Anderson
Roger and Helen Aschenbrenner
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Baisden
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bakken
Mrs. Elizabeth Ball
Diane and Roger Balthazor
Kathleen Hau and Peter Barca
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barnhart
Eugene and Kate Barr
Jim and Jennifer Baudry
Bauer Chiropractic, LLC
Elizabeth (Bond) Baum
Ken and Linda Becker
Mr. and Mrs. David Bednarek
Mr. and Mrs. William Behnke
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bell
Sharon (Moser) Bell
Mrs. Margaret Bell-Cole
Benessere
Nancy Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. David Beres
Dan and Melinda (Braatz)
Berhlohr
Bertram Group Inc.
Mr.and Mrs. Richard Best
John and Ellen (Fisher) Bestor
Ann Beverly
Karla Binotto
Catherine Birschbach
Mrs. Marie Blaha
Trace and Cindy Blakely
Hazel Blanck
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Blanck
Blinds ‘R’ Us, LLC
Margaret (Appleton) Blohm
Elaine Bodoh
Esther Boehnlein
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boehnlein
Betty (Koenig) Boehrig
Mrs. Joan (Entringer) Bongard
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Bonlander
Mrs. Alice Braatz
Ron and Julie (RIP) Brajdic
Nick and Sheri Brannen
Mickey (Crofts) Brault
Ronald Braun
Terrence and Joan Braun
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breister
Benno and Joan Brenner
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Brinkley
Mrs. Mary Louise (Kirk) Broske
Mr. Tom Budde
Allen and Betty Buechel
Dennis and Renee Buechel
John and Katie Buechel
Mrs. Noel Buetow
Buffalo Wild Wings
Kathleen Bunge
Robert and Carol Burger
Mr. and Mrs. William Burkart
Marge (Selk) Burnham
Ann (Kremer) Buslee
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Busse
Joan Byrnes
Tom Cahill
Capital Insurance Agency
Mark and Carol Cardinal
Mark Cardinal Concrete
William Carey
Mrs. Kathryn Carlson
Mrs. Jeanne Carothers
Brian and Sabina (Grebe) Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Case
David and Patricia Casetta
Robert and Suthiva Casper
Jose Catala
Joe and Katherine Cayen
Dr. and Dr. Theodore
Chapin, PhD.
Charter Communications
Jim and Kim Chatterton
John and Patty Choi
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Christensen
Clif Bar & Company
Mrs. Elizabeth Cobb
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Collien
Joe and Dawn Colwin
David and Kathy Cook
Mrs. Debbie Coon
John and Janet Coon, III
Betty Corbett
George and Helen Costello
Mike and Evelyn Cowan
Mrs. Judy Crouch-Smolarek
Culver’s of Fond Du Lac
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S.
Cunningham
Randy and Carol Dahlinger
Barbara Daleiden
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dehnel
Paul and Mary (Perrizo) Demet
Brian and Mary Denzin
Design 4 Style
Jerry and Rose Mary Dettlaff
Nikki (Zimmerman) Devine
Kathleen (Smith) Didier
Richard Dieter
Francis and Donna Ditter
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ditter
Mr. and Mrs. John Dobyns
Mickey and Jorja Doherty
Kathy (Andrew)Donnelly
Catherine Draeger
Mr. and Mrs. John DuBois
Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Duehring
Robert and Darlene Duley
Karen Dunton
Mrs. Darcy Dussault
Eden & Fond Du Lac
Veterinary Clinic
Dan and Liz Edgarton
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Edgarton
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ellestad
Ted and Carol Ellestad
Endurance Engineering and
Manufacturing
Ellen Ericksen
Sandy Ericksen
Jean (Galloway) Erickson
Kent and Audrey Erickson
Dr. Rick and Juliet Erickson
Excel Engineering
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Falter
Mr. Tommy C. Faris
FdL Area Foundation -
Kemp Musical Theater Fund
Elizabeth and Damon Feldmann
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Feldner
Ms. Mary Fendt
Mr. Eric Ferdinand
Richard Ferdinand
Kevin and Stephanie Fessler
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Feyen
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Feyen
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Fidziukiewicz
Finnegan Family
Jeffrey and Marla Fischer
Gary and Betty (Schmitz) Fisher
Ken and Bev Fisher
Mr. James Flaherty
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Flanigan
Matt, Judie, Andrew &
Bridget Flanigan
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fleck
Flood Oil Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Floyd Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Foley
Joseph and Brandie Ford
Forest Floor Foods
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Forsyth
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fownes
David Fox
Donna Mae Frank
Ms. Elizabeth Frank
Gina (Scudella) Frank
Allan and Cheryl Freund
Mike and Diane (Klumpyan)
Friedel (‘76 alums)
Michael and Ann Fritz
Mrs. Joyita Frook
Donna (Lenz) Fudge
Dr. and Mrs. James Fulmer
Neil and Nicole (Schuster) Gaertig
Cletus and Donna Gagne
Gallery and Frame Shop
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gannon
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gannon
Mike and Diane Gantner
Ms. Tammy Garlow
Mr. Bernard Gau
Richard A. and Mary Ogie Georg
Mary and Don Gerhartz
David and Joan Giebel
Mr. and Mrs. James Giebel
Norbert and Sally Anne Giebel
Jim and Marilyn (Nett) Gilgenbach
Mary Gilles
Noah Goebel
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goebel
Mr. Tony Goebel
Mr. and Mrs. David Goehring
Dolores (Wietor) Goggins
Jeannine Gores
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gratton
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Grebe
Mr. Richard Grebe
Kenlyn Gretz
Eloy H. and Marion Greuel
Rich and Maureen Greuel
Fr. Ralph Gross
Congressman Glenn S. Grothman
Mr. and Mrs. Keven Grunwald
Rita Grusnick
Jason and Michelle Gudex
Mary Guelig
Monica (Dahmen) Gulesserian
Walter and Marlene Gundrum
Gutzwiller Family
Anna (Loehr) Guy
Joe Guyette
Mrs. Barbara Haessly
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hahn
Mrs. M. Ann Hale
John and Mary (Butzen) Hall
Mr. and Mrs. David Hammer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hammock
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hansen
Mr. & Mrs. John Hansen Jr.
Tim Hansmann
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Harding
Mr. & Mrs. Emil Harmsen
William Harris
F. William Harvat
The Harvat Family
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Haupt
Patricia Hawig
Elizabeth (Harvat) Heal
Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Heaney
Helen Heimerl
Rev. Patrick Heppe
Tom and Sally Herre
Bro. Steven Herro
Mr. Herb Herro+
Steve and Sandie Hess
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hintze
Dr. and Mrs. James Hitselberger
Mr. Joseph Hitselberger
Mr. and Mrs. Thao Hoang
Mr. and Mrs. William Hoch
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hodorff
Jim and Mary Hoffman
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Mr. and Mrs. Marion
Hollingsworth
David and Sharon Holmes
Tony & Mary Holschbach
Holy Family Christian
Women
Daniel and Paula Homuth
Hopper’s Silk Screening
Marcia Hoppman
Horizon Construction, LLC
David Hornung
H. John Huberty
Dan and JoAnn Huck
Ms. Della Huck
John and Vickie Huck
Scott and Kelly Huck
John & Ramona Huempfner
Terri Huettl
Jerry Huhn
Ms. Kathleen Huhn
Thomas and Lucy Huhn
Mrs. Claire Hutter
Rob and Nancy Hyland
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Integrity Nutrition, Inc. -
Mike and Debbie Freund
Anne Izhiman
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Jaber
Judith (Lavarda) Jacak
Jack Twohig Carpet One
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jackson
Joan and Nick Janis
Mrs. Charmaine Jenkins
Bob Johnson
Dick and Mary Johnson
Michael Jones
Sandra Jones
Barbara Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Judkins
Junior Ledger Basketball Club Inc.
Joanne (Shepro) Kahl
Michael Kain and Barb Piat-Kain
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kant
Thomas and Mary Karrmann
Carol and Allen Kazmierczak
Lawrence and Jane
(Niederehe) Kean
Jeanne (Martin) Kebble
Ms. Kathy Kedinger
Mr. Lawrence Keeley
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Keifenheim
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kelnhofer
Marguerite Keys
Ms. Victoria Kibler
Donald and Mary Kind
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth King
Steve and Ronnie Kirkwood
Ms. Kimberly Klaetsch
Joel D. and Donna M. Klanderman
Vicki Klima
Ms. Mary Klink
Mike and Nancy Kneeland
Jim and Patti Koehn
Barbara Koerner
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kohlman
Noel Kohn
Rose and Tim Kolbeck
Ms. Ann Korb
John and Catherine Korb
Mike and Stephanie Korb
Dave and Janet Kramer
Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Kraus
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kraus
Sr. Mary Kremer, O.P.
John Kreul
Kyle and Teresa Krueger
Kurt Krueger and Dr. Karen Meyer
Amy Baker Krull
Fred and Ruth Krumm Family
Lori and Jeff Kuen
Mr. Richard Kuether
Ms. Cassandra Kurek
Kevin and Deb Kurek
Mr.and Mrs. Terrence Kurtzweil
Kwik Trip
Tim and Carrie Labinski
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lackas
Lakeshore Financial Group, LLC
Mitch and Laura Lalil
Bill and Terri Lamb
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lamb
Ms. Anita Lamont
Ms. Lisa Lange
Mr. and Mrs. Louie A. Lange Jr.
Beverly Laning
Kathy LaPlante
Suzanne LaPlante
Jerry and Janet Lauby
Mr. Michael Laudolff
Mr. Christopher Lebakken
Ledgeview Lanes, Inc.
Mr. Harold Lefeber
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leipzig
Patti Leonard
Mr. Ervin Lesczynski
Cal and Sharon Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis
Sister Germaine Lichtle, CSA
Mrs. Marilyn Lienke
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lindborg
Jim and Beth Lindborg
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Linden
Fr. James Loehr
Lori and Steve Loehr
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loehr
Ms. Barbara Loehr, CPA
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Longley
Mrs. Kathleen Lorenz
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lucas
John and Charmaine Luczak
Ms. Kathleen Lysaght
M.W. Tighe Roofing, Inc.
Timothy Mabie
Jane Majeska
Joe and Pam Mand
Audrey Martin
Rick and Deb Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Rock Matera
Mrs. Ruth Mauer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCourt
Thomas McCourt
Brian and Shelby McCulley
Mrs. Joan McEnroe
John and Ruth (Wimberger)
McEnroe
Dr. Christopher McFarlane DDS
Mrs. Marilyn McGalloway
Mr. John McGalloway III
Anne McGilvray & Company
John ‘61 and Jane
(Kaufman) ‘65 McGovern
Linda (Stephany) McGuire
Tom and Barb McGuire
Paul and Kathleen McHugh
John Melville
Theresa Goebel-Menting
Mentore
Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Mertens
Mid-State Aluminum Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Mielke
Mrs. Mary Mihm
Ed and Grace Mikalofsky
Mrs. Dorothy Millard
Leah Miller
Richard and Patricia Miller
Mr. and Mrs. David Mischo
Jay and Sue Mitchell
Mrs. Beatrice Mooney
Ellen Morgen
Tom Moses
Mr. J. Michael Mowbray
Eric and Kelly Mueller
Mr. and Mrs. James Mugan
Mr. and Mrs. James Murray
Ken and Maureen Murray
Dorothy (Menzner) Nachazel
Troy and Polly Nachreiner
Jim Nachtwey
National Exchange Bank and Trust
Ms. Connie Nehls
Joe and Karen (Thompson)
Neisius
Joe and Maria Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Neroni
Mrs. Jeanne Nett
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Neumann
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Neumeyer
New Vision Signs & Decals
Eugene and Alice Newton
Ann (Gardner) Nickodem
Mary Niederehe and
Bruce Meredith
Donna Noller
Noon Optimist Club
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Mrs. Catharine T. Nuss
Mr. and Mrs. John O’Brien
John P. O’Brien
Mrs. Mary Ellen O’Brien
Maureen O’Brien
Patrick and Marilyn O’Brien
Mr. and Mrs. Steve O’Brien
Brigid O’Brien Ahlert
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogie
Robert Ogie
Katie O’Hearn
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. O’Leary
Mrs. Robert Ollerman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ollerman
Dr. Michael O’Neill
Open Road Harley-Davidson
Oral Surgery Associates, Ltd.
Antonio & Heather Sullivan
Orlandoni
Mrs. Mary Beth Osiecki
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Osier
Steve and Jodi Ottery
Mr. and Mrs. Andre Ozols
Priscilla (Syl) Braun Packer
Bill and Maureen (Scannell)
Paffenroth
Mrs. Ann Palm
Mary Alice (Roltgen) Palof
Helen Paquin
Dave and Rita Parker
Mrs. Mary Anne (Dwyer) Paskvan
Pat Tighe Roofing, Inc.
Mr. Joseph Perrizo Jr.
Mrs. Mary Petelinsek
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Peter
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peters
John and Maureen Petersen
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Petersen
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Petrie
Rick and Therese Petrie
Kristine Pfeifer
Mike and Nancy Pfeifer
Theresa Pfeifer
Pfizer Foundation Matching
Gifts Program
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Phillips
John and Linda Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. John Piatt
Dr. Marjorie Piechowski
Mr. James Pinnow
J Piper
Patricia (Dushek) Pittman
Zachary and Holly Pitz
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pitzen
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pleuss
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pommerich
David and Mary Powell
Printing Express, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Puck
Frank and Mary Quick
Quick and Smart Photography
Patti Quimby
Mrs. Mary Ellen Rademann
Mrs. M. Patricia (Boyle) Radford
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Radl
Jamie and Lisa Rameker
Mrs. Margaret Rashid
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Rathke
Mr. Thomas Rausch-Lutcf
Duane and Elaine Rebek
Eric Rebek
Record Entertainment
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Redig
Richard and Patricia (Perrizo)
Redman
Elizabeth Rehling
Mr. and Mrs. Garret Reich
Mr. John Reichling
Dave and Cece Reitz
Mr. and Mrs. John Resop
Ms. Lisa Richter
James and Helen Ricklefs
Thomas and Sue Ellen Ricklefs
Dr. Mark Ridenour DDS
Ray Riegert
Paul Riegert Family
Mrs. Larry Rinzel
Phil and Emily Rinzel
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robinson
Rob’s Riverwood Salon and Spa
Rita and James Roehrig
Jennifer and Edward Roethke
Mrs. Alice Rogers
Richard Roloff
Ed and Emily Ronsman
Mr. Fred Rottscholl
Paul and Eileen Rottscholl
David Rozek
Mrs. Rose Mary Ruplinger
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Michael Rupp
Ann (Gormican) Rutkoski
Ms. Caroline Ryback
Alvin and Carol Sabel
Bob and Mary Salchert
Mary Ann Salter
Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Sawicki
Darrin and Maria Schaefer
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Schaefer
Mr. and Mrs. William Schaeffer Jr.
Jay and Patti Schauer
Mr. Peter Schepp
Joe and Geri Schiek
Joan Schilke
Mr. and Mrs. John Schingen
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schmidt
Jim Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt
Fr. John Schmitz
John and Louise Schmitz
Mrs. Katie Schmitz
Mark and Rosie Schmitz
Rick and Bonnie Schmitz
Thomas Schmitz
Ms. Amanda Schmitz-Wehner
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher
Schneider
David and Cheryl Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schneider
Ed and Lynn Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schneider
Mr. Mark Schneider
Mike and Patty Schneider
Mr. Thomas E. Schneider
Jim Schoenberger
Mr. and Mrs. David Schommer
Bill and Karen Schreiner
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Schueffner
Mr. and Mrs. James Schulteis
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Schuppe
Camille (Passler) Schuster
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Schuster III
Greg and Gwen Schwantes
Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Schwartz
Tyler and Amber Schwartz Family
Duncan and Cathie Seffern
Grace Shafer
Dave and Magali Shaw
Denis Shea
Marjorie Shea
Colleen (Gilman) Sheehan
Ms. Denise Siegfried
Silica For Your Home
Rev. Bernard Sippel
Daniel Sippel
Fr. Edward Sippel
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sippel
Patrick and Brenda Skalecki
Mr. Patrick W. Skelton
Mrs. Joan (Gendron) Slate
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Slick
Dr. Irma Smet
Cecile and Robert Smith
SMSA Athletic Boosters
SMSA Grandparents Club
SMSA Middle School Families
Mary Snider
Marguerite Soffa
Kenneth Sonnenberg
Michael and Deb Sosinski
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Spartz
Susan and David St. Croix
Tom and Joan Stanchfield
Mrs. Vita Stange
Dr. and Mrs. Burt Steffes
Harvey Steffes
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Steffes
Ty and Ann Steffes
Mr. Louis Steffes Sr.
Nancy (Gloede) Stephens
Greg and Kay Stewart
Karen Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. John Stoecker
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stortz
Dale and Jo Ann Stratz
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Streblow
Vicky (Tagliapietra) Sturm
Gen Sullivan
Jack Sullivan
Robert and Janice Sullivan
Dolores (Wenzler) Supple
Mr. and Mrs. William Suttner
Lisa and Jim Sutton
Marlene Sweet
Erin Swift
Bob and Kris Tagliapierta
Mary Tank
Mrs. Maureen (Lysaght) Temmel
Mrs. Helene Tenley
Gerald and Mona Tennessen
Bob and Kathy Teofilo
Lawrence and Mary Teofilo
John Tessner
Mary and Dick Tessner
Tom Tessner
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Thanos
Deborah (Snider) Thompson
Betty Tighe
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tighe
Patrick and Shelley Tighe
Mary (Ahern) Trainer
Mark and Patty Trepanier
Kevin and T.J. Twohig
Mark and Faye Twohig
Phil and Chris Twohig
Tim and Merrie Twohig
Ullenberg Law Offices
Julie UnFerth
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Unger
United Service Appraisals
Mike and Missy Vander Sanden
Jim and Jill Verges
Pete and Katherine Vergos
Jacqueline Vollmer ‘56
Rick and Mary Ann Volz
Mr. George Waehler
Eugene Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner
Mary (Fox) Wagner
Mary Fritz-Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wagner, Jr.
Mrs. Mary Waite
Holly Waldschmidt Family
Linda Walgenbach
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Walters
Fr. Edward Wawrzyniakowski
Jack and Ginny Webb
Mrs. Hannelore (Giesler) Weber
Mrs. Sally Weber+
Jim and Marilyn Wegner
Dr. Timothy G. Wells
Wells Fargo Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Welsch
Andrea and John Welsch Family
Jim and Betty Welsh
Mr. Joseph Wendels
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wendt
Jean Wenninger Clark
Gregory West
Clare Wettstein
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Whealon
Mary Ann (Koecher) Whitehouse
Paula and Joe Wick
David and Pattie (Prindiville)
Wigton
Mr. and Mrs. JefWilcox
Rose Wilkes
Bradley Will
Ron and Pat Willett
Mr. John D. Wilson
Wink Chiropractic
Sr. Jovita Winkel, CSA
Mike and Robin Winkler
Terri Wirtz
Matt and Becky Wittkopp
Sue and Dave Wiza
Katherine Woytych
Lucille Wuest
Dr. and Mrs. John C. Yockey
Rich and Marilyn Zangl
Valentine and Deanna Zibung
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Zimmer
John and Sheila Zook
Bruce and Karen Zuehlke
IN KIND GIFTS
Anonymous (3)
A & E Jewelers
AA Sabel Law Office, S.C.
ACH Foam Technologies
Tim and Rose Ahern
Ahrens Photography
Air Tech Heating Inc.
Ala Roma Pizzeria & Schmitty’s
American Family Insurance -
Tim Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Arellano
Attitude Sports
Auburn Bluffs Golf Club
B Creative Metal Art
Backyard Grill and Bar
Badger Tires
Battle on Bago
Benessere
Bergstrom Corp.
Joe Bird
Blanck’s Lake Aire
Blue Goose Coffee House
Blushing Fawn Photography
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boehnlein
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Brusky
C. W. Smith Jewelers
Camp Anokijig
Chris and Cindi Canter
Mr. Pedro Carbajal
Clif Bar & Company
College for Creative Studies
Joe and Dawn Colwin
Steve and Barb Cramer
Dairy Queen
Domino’s Pizza
Drexel Building Supply
Dumper Dan’s Charter Fishing
& Lodging
Dunkin Donuts
Henry Duquaine
Eden Meat Market
Edgewood College
Edward Jones Investments
Ellison Electric Supply, Inc.
Dr. Gina and Mr. Aaron Everson
Mr. and Mrs. William Everson
FdL Dock Spiders
Festival Foods
Fishy’s Bakery
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fleisner
Flood Oil Co.
FloorQuest
Fond Du Lac Glass and Framing
Fond du Lac Recreation
Department
Fond Du Lac Theatre
Fondy Sports Park
Michael Ford Ford
Investments, Inc
Forest Floor Foods
Fred’s Fastrac
The Garten Factory
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gehring
Angie and Corey Giese
Jim and Gwen Gilles
Chris Holmes and Christine Gilles
Gilles Frozen Custard
Gino’s Italian Restaurant
Helen Goebel
Graphic Design Marketing
Andrew and Rachel
Greene-Koelbl
Gueller’s Photograpy
Haentze’s Floral
Haven Salon
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Herron
Mr. and Mrs. Thao Hoang
Hopper’s Silk Screening
Bob and Lori Hornung
Hornung Pro Golf Sales
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Huempfner
Bob and Carol Hyland
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Immel
Jeep’s Auto Body Shop LLC
Jet Stream Car Wash
Mr. Orvis Johnson
Amanda Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Joslyn
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Judkins
Just B Still Massage Studio & Cafe
K & K Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kant
Sr. Doris Klein, CSA
Kurt and Jackie Konkol
Kyle and Teresa Krueger
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kuechenberg
Mr.and Mrs. David Kuen
David and Michelle Larson
Ledgeview Lanes, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Lenz
Lightsmith Shop
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Lillian’s
Little Farmer
Mahoney’s Restaurant and Bar
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Malter
Mancino’s Pizza
Tim and Cathy Mathweg
Angie Matthias
Mr. Christian & Dr. Catherine
McGalloway
Marissa McNamara
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Michels
Michels Corporation
Midwest Shooters Supply
Mills Fleet Farm
Rev. John Mitchell
Moraine Park Technical College
Vic and Julie Moyer
Eric and Kelly Mueller
Muthig Industries, Inc.
Mr. Daniel Neumann
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Neumann
New Vision Signs & Decals
Noodles and Company
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ogle
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Partners by Design
Personal Touch Flowers
Philly’s on 4th
Philly’s on Miracle Mile
Pizza Hut
Pizza Ranch
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Puetz
Quad/Graphics
Quick and Smart Photography
Quit Qui Oc
Record Entertainment
Pat and Werner Reiher
Renaissance
Road America
Rob’s Riverwood Salon and Spa
Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza
Rolling Meadows Golf Course
Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rusniaczek
Salty’s Seafood and Spirits
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Sartori Company
Mr. and Mrs. William Schaeffer Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt
Schmitty’s Bar & Grill
Dave and Mary Schmitz
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Schneider
Schreiner’s Restaurant, Inc.
Kelly Schwab
Mr. and Mrs. David Serovy
Mike and Rita Shannon
Mike Shannon Automotive
Shear Wisdom
Silica For Your Home
Silica Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
Sisters Nail Salon
Kasey and Tracy Righi Smith
SMSA Athletic Boosters
SMSA Booster Closet
SMSA Grandparents Club
SMSA PE Teachers and Staff
South Hills Golf and
Country Club
Spectrum, Inc.
Starbucks
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Stephan Sportfishing
Stephanie’s Sweets
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stewart
Nicole Storey
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Streblow
Summit Automotive
Sunburst Ski Resort
Sunny 97 & 96.1 TCX
Sunset on the Water
Taco Bell
Taco John’s
Tamara’s The Cake Guru
Team Sports
The Golf Club of Camelot
The Rock Stone &
Landscape Supply
Theo’s 24
Tuscumbia Country Club
Mark and Faye Twohig
Tim and Kelly Twohig
Sean and Keri Twohig Family
Twohig Family Dentistry
Twohig Flooring America
Urban Fuel Cafe’
UW-Green Bay
UW-LaCrosse
UW-Madison
UW-Platteville
UW-Stout
Valley Management, Inc.
Van Horn Hyundai
Village Market
Marlys and Dr. John Welsch
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wendt
Wendt’s Auto Body
Whispering Springs Golf Club
Woods Floral & Gifts, Inc.
Wrightway Home
Improvement LLC
YMCA
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Arlene Baudry
Elizabeth and John T. Boyle
Todd Buetow
J.P. Cullen
Paul Deanovich
Audrey Engel
Dee Feiereisen
Jerome Fox
Rick Gudex
Herb Herro
Sue Hierl
August M & Mildred Hilbert
Mary Kastorff
Wayne Lefeber
Kathy Lemke
Ben Majeska Jr.
Sylvia McNamara
Virginia Meyer
Fred Moyer
Maurice Nelson
Richard Pawsat MD
Marilyn Pose
Harold Sabel
Daniel Schaad
Don & Carol Schneider
Jackie Secord
James Sexton
Thomas Shaw
Robert Silah
Elroy Sippel
Mary Lou Smith
Pam Stefanski
Richard Steinacker
Helene Tenley
Jerry Tighe
Joseph P. Van Horn
Kay Victor
Joe Wegner
Derek D. Wieland
Berneice Williams
Joseph Wirtz
Vera Zook
Capital
Campaign
Gifts
This report represents new
pledges and new gifts made
to the campaign since
November 16, 2016.
Previous gifts were
listed in the Winter ‘16-’17
The Ledge Magazine.
$100,000-$499,000
Anonymous
Holy Family Congregation
$50,000-$99,999
Tim and Rose Ahern
$25,000-$49,999
Erica P. John Fund
Marianne Timblin
Steve Victor
$10,000-$24,999
Anonymous
Brian and Jennifer Baker
Jeff and Kelly Baker
Michael and Sandra Bauer
Fr. Joseph A. Fischer Foundation
Focus on Energy
Tom and +Doris Gilles
Bob and Lori Hornung
Bill and Karen Schreiner
$1,000-$9,999
Anonymous (2)
Mr. Charles Bisenius
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cayen
Dan and Liz Edgarton
FdL Area Foundation
Dorothy & Ervin Klumpyan Fund
David and JoAnn Klumpyan
Steve and Sharon Strachota
$250-$999
Anonymous
Ferdinand and Rhonda Faul
Gary and Mary Kelm
Jim and Rita Kranig
W.J. Leasa Electric, Inc.
$1-$249
Anonymous (10)
Ann and Chuck Anders
Michael and Sandra Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bisenius
Bill and Gina (Matera) Bogard
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Colwin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Darnick
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Feucht
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Flaherty
Donna Mae Frank
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gellings
Jim & Marilyn (Nett) Gilgenbach
Chris Holmes & Christine Gilles
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gilmore
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gravelle
Mr. Richard Grebe
Mr. Robert Green
Dan and Shirley Gurath
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hauer
Elizabeth (Harvat) Heal
Tom Hierl
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hierl
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Huberty
John and Vickie Huck
John and Mary Jaeger
Mr. & Mrs. Bruno & Mary
Jozefowski
Mrs. Julie Ketter
Terry and Kathy Kohlman
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Krewald
Lake De Neveu Preserve, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. David Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Malter
Cindy Marsh
Bill and Dixie Mauthe
Peter and Marianne McCullough
Brita McCullough and
Mr. Joseph Shanahan
Eric and Kelly Mueller
Terese Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. John O’Brien
Lea O’Day
Ann Palm
Louis and Jane Paynter
John and Maureen Petersen
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pollei
Todd and Tammy Sarauer
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Schmidt
Barbara Schneider
Brian and Roberta Shea
Don and Kay Smeaton
SMSA Class of 1956
Joyann Stewart
Mrs. Barbara Tallman
Maureen (Lysaght) Temmel
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Terrill
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Thompson
Dean and Billie Tighe
Mrs. Betty Tighe
Mr. and Mrs. John Townsend
Mark and Patty Trepanier
Phil and Chris Twohig
Tim and Merrie Twohig
Brian and Judy Twohig
Mary Tyson-Vanderlaan
United Way of Sheboygan
County, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Vander Kooy
Gerald Waite - Class of 1960
Andrea and John Welsch Family
Clare Wettstein
Tom Will
Mr. and Mrs. David Wirtz
Gretchen Gall & Scott Wittcho

Thank you to the many volunteers and the SMSA
Community who sponsor and support our special events!
LEDGERFEST 2017
On Saturday, April 1st, St. Mary’s Springs
Academy hosted its annual gala event,
Ledgerfest, at the Holiday Inn. The theme this
year was “No foolin’ … it’s Ledgerfest!” The
fun-filled evening included dinner, a live,
silent, and dessert auction, a mystery raffle
and dancing to the music provided by the 5
Card Studs. The proceeds of $103,000 from
this fundraiser help to offset the operational
expenses of the System and are an investment
in the future of Catholic education in the
Fond du Lac community.
Left to right: Jennifer Feucht, Polly Nachreiner,
Christina Herrera, Lisa Shannon, Ellen Kant,
Andrea Nuss, Coleen Feucht, and Pam Kristmann.
SWING FORE SPRINGS
& SUMMER FLING
On July 28, 2017, St. Mary’s Springs
Academy hosted 239 participants for its
annual “Swing fore Springs and Summer
Fling” golf outing.
This fundraising event took place at
Whispering Springs Golf Club and
Rolling Meadows Golf course, followed
by an evening dinner under the tents
at Rolling Meadows. Online bidding
occurred throughout the day. The
proceeds of $55,000 also help to offset
operational expenses.
Pictured L-R: Jamie Mertens, Rick Stoegbauer, Dick Baker
(’64), Mike Korb (’86)
Pictured L-R: Terri Harasha, Ali Harasha (’10), Meghan
Krueger (’10) and Teresa (Keenan) Krueger (’84)
THE BIG MONEY RAFFLE
The Big Money Raffle, which raised over $60,00 for
SMSA, was held in January of 2017.
Pictured is the top winner of $20,000, Sharon Jahn with
the BMR committee, L-R: Colleen Ahern, Kelly Baker,
Sharon Jahn, and Jill Stone.
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Thank You HolyFamily
Thank You Holy Family Parish for your support!
Holy Family Catholic Community recently
presented St. Mary’s Springs Academy with a
check for $100,000 toward the completion of
the St. Mary Our Lady of the Ledge Chapel at
the new K-12 campus on the Ledge. This gift
was given from the proceeds of the recent sale
of St. Mary and St. Joseph Schools.
Holy Family Catholic Community provides St.
Mary’s Springs Academy with a generous annual
donation of $938,000 which supports the
yearly operating expenses. Additionally, Holy
Family's priests preside over our weekly chapel
masses, provide reconciliation on campus, visit
students in the classrooms, and much more.
Pictured for the presentation of the check are, (left to right): Joe
Stephany, Holy Family Trustee; Joe Bird, Holy Family Parish Manager;
Gail Kraig, Holy Family Director of Advancement; Fr. John Mitchell,
Holy Family Associate Pastor; Kelly Norton, St. Mary’s Springs
Academy President; Bill Everson, St. Mary’s Springs Academy Board
Chairperson; and Harry Schneider, Holy Family Trustee.
Fr. John Mitchell | Associate Pastor
Holy Family Catholic Community
SMSA School Chaplain
afternoons, and I help plan many
of our campus ministry initiatives. The cross country team has
kept me in shape as I try to keep up with them each fall, and the
drama, music, and athletic departments have kept me cultured
and inspired as I see the incredible talents of the Springs students
come to fruition. The SMSA family is a special one – it’s a
joy to be a part of it. Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!”
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“One of my favorite parts of
serving as a priest in Fond du Lac
County is getting to serve as chaplain
at St. Mary’s Springs Academy.
I consider myself incredibly
blessed to have a mid-week boost
built right into my schedule as I
come to visit the K-8th graders on
Thursday afternoons (one grade a
week) and to teach in the Sophomores’
Scripture class every Friday.
I am privileged to impart Christ’s
healing power on the students as
I hear their Confessions on Friday
Special Thank You
to Our Contributing
Parishes
Holy Family
Fond du Lac
Our Risen Savior
Eldorado
Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin
North Fond du Lac
St. Isidore the Farmer
Mt. Calvary
St. Catherine of Siena
Ripon
St. Matthew
Campbellsport
Shepherd of the Hills
Eden

2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT
School Revenue
School Expenses
16%
16%
50%
Fundraising
Parish Support
Activities,
Food Services, etc.
Tuition & Fees
5% 5%
20%
Payroll & Benefits
Supplies, Prof.
Development,
Program Resources
Buildings & Grounds
18%
70%
Contracted Services,
Assessment, &
Other Expenses
The 2016-2017 year brought about great change and opportunity for St. Mary’s Springs Academy, as it was
our first year in our new consolidated school on the Ledge. The new school presented great financial change
for SMSA as we adjusted to increased operational expenses related to utilities, maintenance, technology
infrastructure, and bolstered student support services. Despite last years adjustments, the financial viability
of SMSA remains strong, steady and the future of SMSA is as promising as ever.
Your support in 2016-2017 helped SMSA...
Invest in new technology
infrastructure, hardware for
classrooms, and online teaching
resources to infuse technology
into the classrooms.
Provide safe transportation
to students living throughout
the Fond du Lac region, as far
as Washington County.
Provide continued access
for families unable to pay
full tuition, keeping our
education affordable.
Grow our Student Services
department to better support
students needing both
enrichment and additional
academic support.
Launch new S.T.E.M.
curriculum; Project Lead
the Way.
Support the faith life of
our students through
retreats, service projects,
and more.
SMSA @ A GLANCE
2017
2016-2017 Enrollment
STUDENTS
Scholarships Awarded
• 100% Graduation Rate
• 99% College Placement
CLASS OF 2017:
$4.9 million in college
scholarships offered

ST. MARY’S SPRINGS ACADEMY
255 County Road K
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
March 2016
believe
in me
because
i am the
FUT
URE
Administrative Office Preschool - Grade 2 Grade 3-8 Grades 9-12
114 Amory St. 95 East Second St. 63 East Merrill Ave. 255 Cty Rd K.
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Fond du Lac, WI
May the miracle of the
Christmas season fill you with
the serenity of peace
the promise of hope
the warmth of love
and the comfort of faith.
We hope to see you at
Christmas Mass at
Holy Family.
For a complete schedule
of mass times, please visit
http://www.hffdl.org/events/