Loyola-Schola 2020 Annual Report

Class of 2020
The graduates
Front Row: Megan Frutiger, Hailey Barker, Allison Behsman, Zoey Weller, Brianna Johnston, Kaitlyn Sizer,
Jazzlynn Flynn, Holly Huynh, Miriah Sadaka, Cyemone Nusser, Allyn Braun, Desirae Aguillon
Second Row: Dennis Muga, Seth Braam, Dawson Davito, Kahlan Benning, Matthew Karst, Isiah Godfrey,
Noah Roe, Owen Casteel, JD Jentges, Garrigan Morgan, Marina Kerekes, Mariah Kreykes, Trenton
Dumitrache
Third Row: Matthew Kujawa, Ben Ellingworth, Matthew Salzle, Sam Sernett, Andrew Kohrs, Isaiah Ewert,
Matthew Helget, Ben Morales, Nicholas Stoffel, Joseph Cullen
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Senior Awards
Each year at Baccalaureate, four prestigious awards are presented to Loyola seniors who have demonstrated
leadership and helped to make Loyola the wonderful environment that our community enjoys each and every
day. The Class of 2020 award recipients are:
St. Ignatius of Loyola Award: Ben Ellingworth
Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger Award: Dennis Muga
Principal's Award: Isaiah Ewert, Brianna Johnston
L O Y O L A of 2020 - College Plans
Class
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LOYOLA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Father Tim Reker - Co-Chair
Gary Zellmer - Co-Chair
Jennifer Fraze - Chair Elect
Tim Murray - Secretary/Treasurer
Sister Mary Kay Gosch, SSND
Susan Peller
Chris Roe
Craig Theuninck
Father Paul van de Crommert
Father Andrew Whiting
Father John Kunz
SCHOLA FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Larry Krmpotich - President
Jon Mocol - Treasurer
Amy Orcutt - Vice-President
Gregg Andersen
JO Guck Bailey
Carol Brady
Chris Cass
Steve Fink
Paul Gaspar
Sister Mary Kay Gosch, SSND
Nathan Grunzner
Rick Haefner
Doug Helget
Shirley Piepho
Ron Vetter (Advisor)
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S t a f f M i l e s t o n e s
5 Y e a r s
Bernard Jandera - Facilities Associate
Jordan Moore - Director of Technology
Christine Swanson - Middle School Science Teacher
1 0 Y e a r s
Val Koch - Kindergarten Teacher
2 0 Y e a r s
Al Cassidy - High School English Teacher
Dale Compton - Art Teacher
Trudi Clements - Executive Assistant
3 0 Y e a r s
Jan Willaert - First Grade Teacher
Julie Homan - First Grade Teacher
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L O Y O L A
F I N A N C I A L S
REVENUE & SUPPORT
Food Service
3.1%
Grants
11.2%
Schola
10.2%
Special Events
7.1%
Tuition & Fees
37.8%
Tuition & Fees : $1,655,660
Parish Subsidy: $788,999
Schola: $471,300
Contributions: $457,422
Special Events: $306,982
Grants: $500,000
Food Service: $149,705
Other Revenue: $145,853
Contributions
10.2%
Parish Subsidy
17.3%
Total Revenue: $4,475,921
EXPENSES
Advancement/Events
3%
Student Services
5.1%
Facilities
7.1%
Depreciation
7.1%
Salaries & Benefits
71.7%
Salaries & Benefits: $3,253,370
Facilities: $339,714
Academics: $92,446
Student Services: $235,970
Management Expenses: $145,887
Advancement/Events: $136,790
Technology: $31,520
Depreciation: $315,118
Total Expenses: $4,550,815
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SCHOLA HALL OF FAME:
Bambery Family
The Bambery family’s commitment to Catholic,
Christ-centered education long predates their
involvement with Loyola. Having attended
Catholic schools themselves, Jerry and Marilu
Bambery were aware of the benefits of a Catholic
education, and ensured that their children also
received a Christ-centered education that taught
the importance of giving back to others.
In 1985, Jerry and Marilu moved to the Mankato
community and it made sense and felt right to
continue their support of Catholic education by
investing in the Loyola community, giving of their
time, talent, and treasure. When two of their children,
Colleen (Rick) VanBlarcom and Keri (Dan) Solheid,
moved to Mankato to help with their family business,
the two sisters saw the passion their parents had for
Loyola and community service and quickly became
involved in the school community as parents,
volunteers and visionary leaders.
Both Colleen and Keri can be credited for participating
in some of the most successful events and aspects of
our school community that have stood the test of time
and are still part of the fabric of Loyola. Colleen helped
create Loyola’s successful Wired to the Heart gala
which is still going strong in its twentieth year. Next
came the Lucky 20 raffle, which continues to grow
each and every year as well. Colleen and Keri’s talents
were not just focused on fundraising at Loyola. Both
had active roles on various committees, with Keri
spearheading the opening of the Loyola Spirit Shop.
The Bambery family’s commitment to serve and
inspire service in others continues to allow the
school to serve more students and increase the
impact on the broader community. “The need will
always be there,” said Colleen. “That is why we
continue to give back after our children have
graduated. Children need to be able to talk about
Jesus and Loyola gives them that.”
“We saw the needs and helped to find solutions,” said
Keri. “It’s important to us to lead by example and by
doing what’s needed to get the job done. We are all
called to serve.”
The Bambery’s continue to stay connected to Loyola
in many different ways. When asked what Loyola
means to the Mankato community, Colleen
responded, "We are all put on this earth to do good
and help others. This is what our parents taught us
and showed us by example. The real value of Loyola
is helping to ground our children in those principles.”
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Volunteer Spotlight:
Carol Brady
Carol Brady (’83) has been volunteering for Loyola
since she was a kid—really since before she
understood what volunteering meant.
Her parents, Jerry and Nan Olinger, helped plan
and launch MACS Nite, a popular Loyola fundraiser
that ran for decades. And, as the youngest of five
siblings who all attended Loyola, Carol was always
along for the ride, pitching in with bingo cards,
setting up tables, doing whatever needed to be
done.
“It was something we learned from an early age—
that service and volunteering are really
important,” Brady says.
Fast forward a few decades, Carol stayed involved
in MACS Night and has remained involved,
donating hundreds of hours towards Loyola's key
events, helping with critical fundraisers like Wired
to the Heart and the Loyola Golf Glassic.
She serves on the Schola Foundation’s Board of
Directors to help steward and grow the school’s
endowment.
She’s the go-to point person among her peers for
planning class reunions.
Perhaps most noteworthy for 2020, is her
Herculean effort in selling Lucky 20 raffle tickets
last spring.
Carol sold 168 tickets this year, making her this
year’s most successful seller by a wide margin and
the largest contributor to a critical fundraiser.
For Carol, volunteering is a “no brainer.”
“Loyola gave me lifelong friendships, and I enjoy
giving back to the school that gave me my
education,” Brady says.
Her hope is that her efforts will help ensure new
generations of students can continue to benefit
from the same educational and spiritual values.
As a professional jeweler and business owner,
Brady serves on the board of directors for both the
Women Jeweler’s Association and the Midwest
Jeweler’s Association. She also serves on the
Mankato Sunrise Lions Club board of directors and
is the local chapter’s past president.
“If you’re in an industry, be in the industry,” Brady
says. “If you’re in a community, be in the
community.”
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Crusader Golf Classic
A four-person scramble, hosted by the Mankato
Golf Club. This event is friendly enough for
beginners and pros alike. The day includes great
golf, games, prizes, and fun-filled socializing all
while supporting the students of Loyola.
For more information, check out the website:
www.crusadergolfclassic.com
Lucky 20
Raffle
The raffle kicks off in mid-March and the drawing
is held at the Crusader Golf Classic. Tickets are
sold for $100 with 20 chances to win with a grand
prize of $10,000.
Participating in the Lucky 20 Raffle gives you the
opportunity to support the students of Loyola with
the possibility of winning big!
Next year’s event will be held
Monday, May 17, 2021.
The 2019 raffle raised more than
$77,000 for Loyola!
Rockin' on
the Hill
This outdoor summer music festival is held on the
Loyola football field on Good Counsel Hill.
The event features great live music, food trucks,
spirits, pull tabs, traveling boutiques and more!
Rockin’ on the Hill is an annual community event
that continues to grow in popularity,
and offers alumni a special opportunity to
reconnect on campus.
www.rockinonthehill.com
Save the date:
Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Wired to
the Heart
An annual, sold-out gala, Wired to the Heart
allows school and community members as well as
local business leaders to enjoy an elegant
evening supporting the students of Loyola.
Raising more than $150,000 in 2019, Wired to
the Heart is Loyola's most supported event.
Normally taking place in November,
this year's gala will be held
Saturday, February 6, 2021.
A prelude silent auction took place
November 20-22, 2020
www.wiredtotheheart.com

S t u d e n t P r o f i l e : S a d i e B l a c e
Written by: Sadie Blace
My name is Sadie Blace and I am a senior at
Loyola Catholic School. I have attended Loyola
since preschool. Loyola has been such a
nurturing environment to grow up in. Its
beautiful campus and small class sizes have
completely enhanced my experience being in
school. Not a day goes by where I don’t feel
welcomed when I walk into school and I think
that is one of the best parts about Loyola.
Throughout the last decade in school, I have
made lifelong friends and everlasting
memories. My favorite memory at Loyola would
have to be Homecoming Week and Snow Week
because we get to dress up and have fun with
one another. Getting to see all my classmates
grow has been such an inspiration and I am so
lucky to have such an amazing group of people
to have grown up with.
Every single one of the teachers are here to
make sure you are not only comfortable, but
that you succeed. I would like to thank Mr. Nuy
for challenging me and teaching me that my
voice can make a difference in our world. He, as
well as many other teachers, have lit a fire
inside us that drives us to succeed, and for that
I am so eternally grateful.
Loyola has prepared me for the next steps in my
life. I plan on majoring in Professional Flight and
I hope to fly for Delta Airlines one day. Loyola
has taught me that I can achieve the dreams I
set for myself, and I am grateful to have called
Loyola home for the past 12 years. Without
Loyola and my journey here, I would not be who
I am today.
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through faith, "Leading
excellence, and
academic
Committee Spotlight:
Academics & Activities
Committee Members
Tracia Lea Benzmiller
Jennifer Fraze
Dan Godfrey
Sister Mary Kay Gosch (Chair)
Margot Hansen
Mike Ludvik
Sue Rosenow
Shelley Schultz
Michelle Zehnder Fischer
You know it as Loyola’s mission statement:
“leading through faith, academic excellence, and
service.” But, have you ever stopped to think
about who wrote it?
Loyola’s current mission statement originated
with the Academics and Activities Committee,
which was formed to unite viewpoints around
the school’s educational and extracurricular
priorities.
Currently composed of 11 members from diverse
areas of expertise, the committee has played a
central role in shaping several initiatives that are
central to the way Loyola approaches PS-12
education.
Jennifer Fraze (’90) currently serves on the
committee and has two daughters in high school
at Loyola.
Fraze says the Academics and Activities
Committee is a testament to the “agility of
Loyola,” which can adapt quickly to changing
educational environments and evolving student
needs.
Among many other things, the committee is a
“sounding board for the school and school
leadership,” Fraze says. “There’s a diversity of
people offering diversity of thought on school
decisions.”
Shelley Schultz, a former Loyola principal and
current educational consultant, also serves on the
committee.
She emphasizes the role that the committee plays
in helping school leadership, staff, and community
optimize solutions and orient their work around
Loyola’s common goals.
“Every decision we make, we have to go back to
our mission statement,” Schultz says.
Some highlights include writing the school’s
mission statement, articulating a philosophy of
education that builds off the mission, pursuing
MNSAA accreditation, and promoting
personalized learning, which encourages
teachers to customize their curricula and
students to take ownership of their education.
service"
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Service Project:
Christmas Basket Program
In a tradition dating back decades, each year, Loyola students, staff and families are invited to provide for
those in need through a favorite Loyola tradition, the Christmas Basket Program.
As Advent is celebrated, Loyola students begin to collect funds to shop for local parish members in need
during the holiday season.
After dollars are collected, goods are shopped, and gifts are lovingly wrapped, Loyola students, staff, parents
and friends gather for Loyola’s annual Christmas Basket Mass in the Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger Chapel on
the Loyola campus.
Hundreds of gifts and food items are brought forth to the altar which illustrates the great generosity of our
families, and offers a wonderful opportunity to realize the abundance of our blessings, and the importance of
sharing with others.
Helping others brings to light what our Catholic faith teaches, as noted in the pillars that the Loyola
community represents: faith, academic excellence, leadership and service.
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