Panacea 2012 - Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools

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SUMMER
2012
Sister Carlene Blavat was honored as the 2012
Distinguished Alumni designee of Stevens Point Area
Catholic Schools. Sister Carlene, Class of ’54, is a
member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of
St. Francis, which has its motherhouse in Stevens Point.
She was selected for her inspiring service and outreach
to her religious community, as well as to parishes, the
Diocese of La Crosse, and other roles of ministry and
involvement.
“The award, which recognizes accomplishments
and achievements of a Christian lifestyle portrayed
in both private and public life, is very well suited for
the life of Sister Carlene,” said Fr. Tom Lindner, dean
of the Stevens Point Deanery. “We are grateful to
Sister Carlene for her wonderful works of charity and
service and the inspiration she has provided to so many
through the years. We are fortunate to be able to honor
her with this well-deserved recognition.”
Sister Carlene was a graduate of St. Joseph
Academy in 1954, which was the last class graduating
from what was then named the Academy. That year was
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designated as a Marian Year by the Catholic Church and
so, in honor of that special occasion, Academy Street
was renamed Maria Drive and the girls high school
became Maria High School.
Sister Carlene has other important connections
with the high school in addition to being an alumni.
Sister Carlene served as a teacher at both Pacelli
and Maria High Schools. She began teaching there
before the schools merged into one co-ed school. In
fact, she was the first female teacher at Pacelli, which
was then an all boys’ high school. She taught before
and during the combination of Maria and Pacelli High
Schools from 1966-1972. She is a great source of
information about the history of the schools. She served
on the reunion committee in 2006 when Pacelli’s 50th
anniversary was celebrated with an All-Years Reunion.
Born in Stevens Point, Sister Carlene attended
St. Peter’s Grade School and became a Novice of the
Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in
August 1955. In 1962 she proudly made her perpetual
vows. She graduated magna cum laude from Alverno
College. She earned her Masters degree at St. Norbert’s
in Theological Studies.
Her ministry has taken her in many different
directions. Her first assignment was at St. Adalbert and
Blessed Sacrament Parishes in Milwaukee, WI, working
in the parish schools. In Independence, WI, she was
assigned to work at Sts. Peter and Paul School as a
teacher.
In addition to teaching, parish ministry has also led
Sister Carlene to new ventures. She served in St. James
Parish, Amherst, before coming to St. Stanislaus Parish,
Stevens Point. During her time as a pastoral minister
at St. Stanislaus, Sister Carlene was an integral part of
maintaining and overseeing the parish as they waited
for a new pastor to be assigned.
Pacelli High School Maria High School
CLASS OF ‘54
Within her order, Sister Carlene has served within
the religious community as vocation and formation
minister and as a vice-president of the order.
Sister Carlene also spent three years working in the
La Crosse Diocesan Communications Office. She has
served as Chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield,
and recently retired from part-time chaplaincy at St.
Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point. She also worked for
St. Joseph Home & Hospital in River Falls.
Missions have also brought additional
opportunities of outreach for Sister Carlene. For three
summers, Sister Carlene helped in the bayou area of
Choctaw and Bayou Bouef (in the New Orleans area).
Another year she worked in a summer youth program
in the Bronx, NY as well as a youth home in Winona,
MN. In Almond, WI, she worked with children of the
Mexican migrant workers.
Born in Stevens Point in a family of five children
all of whom proudly graduated from Catholic Schools,
Sister Carlene has three sisters, and also a brother who
recently passed away. Sister Carlene resides in Stevens
Point at the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order
of St. Francis Motherhouse. Her most recent honor
was being selected as one of 95 women featured in a
book illustrating women’s contributions to Wisconsin’s
history. The 600 page book released October 26,
2011 was titled Wisconsin Women: Celebrating their
Contributions and was written by students of D.C.
Everest High School.
The Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools would
like to congratulate Sister Carlene Blavat on her many
contributions. She was honored with a luncheon
on May 3, 2012, at Pacelli High School, as well as
recognized at the commencement services for Pacelli
High School where she addressed the Class of 2012. s
See previous recipients of the
Distinguished Alumni Award on page 2.
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Previous reCiPienTs
of the
Distinguished
Alumni Award
2011 Anne (Derezinski) Fluno
Maria Class of ‘59
2010 Ken Shibilski
Class of ‘59
2009 Sandy (Lepak) Retzki
Class of ’82
2008 Maureen (Rybicke) Colin
Maria Class of ’66
2007 Andrew Altenburg
Class of ’83
2006 Ron Retzke
Class of ‘66
2005 Rusty Mitch
Class of ‘76
2004 Sr. Jeanne Conzemius
Maria Class of ‘59
2003 Justice William Bablitch
Class of ‘59
2002 Sisters of St. Joseph, of the
Third Order of St. Francis
2001 Jim Cooper
Class of ‘64
2000 Fred Copps
Class of ‘64
1999 Wayne Kostroski
Class of ‘69
Graduates of St. Joseph Academy,
Maria High School and Pacelli
High School, who portray their
Christian lifestyle with character
and leadership in their professional,
volunteer, public and private life are
eligible for nomination.
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Panacea Raffle
The Office of Charitable Gaming for the
Wisconsin Department of Administration–
Division of Gaming highlighted the rule of
no mailings of any kind to take place for the
distribution of raffle tickets. Though this rule
has been in effect for many years, last year it
was strictly enforced in order to maintain our
raffle license. Knowing that a large portion
SPACS News
By the time you read this issue of The Cardinal Crest, a new
president may have been named for Stevens Point Area Catholic
Schools. Moving into the summer a nationwide search was under way
to identify a candidate to replace Jim Dyer, who resigned from the
president’s position in March. Jim, who identified personal reasons in
submitting his resignation, had been president for five years.
With the vacancy, SPACS administration has been a cooperative
venture involving Gregg Hansel, system lead principal and principal
of St. Stanislaus and St. Stephen Elementary Schools; Ellen Lopas,
principal of St. Peter Middle School and St. Bronislava Elementary
School; Jeff Brengman, principal of Pacelli High School; Lori Shafranski,
director of St. Joseph Early Childhood Center; Tammy Robinson, SPACS
controller; Fr. Tom Lindner, dean; and the SPACS system pastors.
“While we regret losing an effective and committed administrator,
we are very fortunate to have a strong leadership team to call upon
and are grateful for their willingness to take on added responsibilities
during this interim period,” said Fr. Lindner, pastor of Newman
University and St. Stanislaus Parishes, both commissioned parishes.
The Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools, carrying the rich
tradition of Catholic education for more than a century, have been
supported in many ways. One example is given in the form of
scholarships. Depending on the donor’s request, funds from scholarships
can be designated for many different causes. It can be given as
assistance to families in financial need; it can recognize students for
their specific talents; or it can emphasize the importance of service
to their community. The unique cause for the donation is even more
special when it is given in honor of someone or as a memorial for a
deceased loved one. The memory of your loved one will remain strong
and vibrant. Many of the scholarships are awarded to specific areas that
their loved one believed in. Scholarships are also established in honor of
someone who so graciously commits their lives to Catholic education.
Criteria for a scholarship and who can apply for them will depend
on the family’s wishes. Many times it can provide assistance for students
attending a specific parish, or student academic achievement. Some
scholarships will fund Pacelli underclassmen and others are designated
to the senior class as they pursue their post secondary education.
Here are some examples of scholarships generously supported by
donors and benefactors. Not only do they financially support Pacelli
students, they encourage students to be active in their community and
recognize the value of their Catholic education:
s Kevin Arnold Memorial Scholarship
s Andrea Burkhart Memorial Scholarship
s Copernicus Cultural Foundation Scholarship
New President
“We also are grateful to the staff in our central office who have
always served us well, but have responded with even greater
dedication and care.”
The president search and screen process has been chaired by
Lynn DiSalvo, chairperson of the SPACS Commission and a member of
St. Stephen Parish. The search committee includes lay representatives
from several SPACS parishes, people with background in search and
screening processes, and two pastors.
With the appointment of the new president, a revised
administrative structure will be fully implemented. As part of this
arrangement, which has been evolving in the past few years, the
president’s primary responsibilities will be development/stewardship,
student recruitment and marketing. The lead principal will supervise
building principals, school staffing, curriculum, and programming.
The controller will be in charge of budgeting and all financial matters.
Visit www.SPACS.org for news about the appointment of a new
president. If you have questions, please contact Fr. Tom Lindner at
tomlnewman@aol.com. s
S C H O L A R S H I P S
Carrying the Rich Tradition of Catholic Education
of purchased tickets came as a result of the
mailings to alumni, friends and supporters
from across the country in previous years, a
new challenge was presented to the Major
Raffle.
In the past, we had collected over
23,000 sold tickets. That goal could no
longer be achievable because of the inability
to mail tickets. Therefore, the Panacea Car
Raffle was revised and would only print 750
tickets to be sold with a ticket price of $100
each. The response was very favorable, as
people liked the odds of one in 750 tickets.
With the hard work of many dedicated
individuals, last year we sold every ticket
even before the drawing was to take place
on Sunday at Panacea.
This year we will continue with the same
plan and are proud to announce the grand
prize premium vehicle will be a 2012 Toyota
Camry SE. Our thanks to Mark Toyota for
helping us in the purchase of this car. We
s Class of 1986 Memorial Scholarship,
in Memory of Russ Kalpinski
s Delta Dental of Wisconsin Scholarship,
in Memory of Robert A. Fisher
s Sister Jane Epping Memorial Scholarship
s Anne Fluno Pacelli Scholarships
s Anne Fluno College Scholarships
s Golden Reunion Scholarship
s Walter & Theresa Helbach Scholarship
s Clarence (Clem) Hintz Memorial Scholarship
s Paul Jirous Aviation Memorial Scholarship
s Dr. C.A. Klasinski Memorial “Caduceus”
and “Humanities” College Scholarships
s Dolores Landowski-Pepowski Memorial Scholarship
s Joanne Lodzinski Memorial Scholarship
s Edward & Mary Nitka Memorial Scholarship
s Edward A., Abigail A. & Adam E. Okray Memorial Scholarship
s Theresa Wachowiak Memorial Scholarship
s Ed “Skeeter” Wachtendonk Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Donations to the above named scholarships are most welcome.
If you would like more information on supporting one of the
scholarships above, or would like to set up a scholarship in honor
or in memory of a family member, please call the Central Office at
(715) 341-2445. It is truly a great way to pass on the gift of Catholic
education and give lasting tribute to your loved one or recognize that
special person so deeply committed to Catholic education. s
will give away $2,000 in cash this year in
addition to the car. Tickets are now being
sold at the SPACS Central Office.
Panacea will also continue to offer the
Cash Raffle awarding $2,000 in cash. The
cost of these tickets are $2 each or three
tickets for $5. Those tickets will be available
for sale later in the summer.
See page 16 for Panacea details.

N e w aNd excitiNg chaNges
this Fall
Associated with Pacelli’s emblem are the words
Personal Education With A Christian Dimension. Pacelli
will continue to persevere in that goal by implementing some
new exciting changes this fall. These changes will benefit
students physically, spiritually and psychologically.
In addition to providing a challenging and comprehensive
curriculum to insure student’s academic achievements, Pacelli
will focus on becoming a student-centered environment. The
first area will focus on Pacelli’s Core Values. The previous
mission statement emphasized Respect, Academics, Service
and Spirituality as the set of values that will foster each
student’s continuous growth and maximum potential.
Seven Core Values are now in place:
s Christian Spirituality
s Personal Responsibility
s Academic Excellence
s Creativity
s Service
s Diversity
s Respect / Trust
Based on an example from the University High School in
Carmel, IN, which Pacelli faculty had the opportunity to visit,
the school will integrate the culture of personal responsibility
and respect for all those involved, freeing teachers and
students to focus on the issues that really matter in life. When
visiting University High School, Pacelli teachers noticed
hallways quiet and relaxed, no fear of theft (lockers did have
locks attached to them), student created artwork professionally
framed throughout the building, and individuals all over the
school fully engaged in their education. “It was easy to see that
students truly felt like it was their school and took ownership
of their education,” comments Pacelli teacher Marissa Greuel
who was part of the school tour. The commitment to the Seven
Core Values will become a vested interest to all those involved
at Pacelli, including students, staff, parents, community
members and SPACS Commission.
One way this will be put into place is through a new
mentoring program. The goal in this program is to recognize
every student at Pacelli as the unique individual they are. To
incorporate this new plan, the students will be paired up with
a faculty member to establish a meaningful relationship with
this adult throughout their entire years at Pacelli. The Faculty-
Student Mentoring program will allow the mentor to meet with
the individual student for a scheduled 30-40 minute meeting
once every two weeks, in addition to informal meetings as
needed. Faculty will be assigned about ten students, and
conduct one-on-one meetings to aid the students in assuming
responsibility of their own learning and life as they integrate
the seven core values into their lives, as well as handling
issues in scheduling, problem solving and school-to-home
communication.
Pacelli will also see changes in both semester and daily
scheduling.
s It will move into a more modified schedule
in order to give a better opportunity for teachers
to present their class lessons.
s Daily Community Meetings for entire student
body
s A new informal study hall which students are
eager to embrace
s For the first time, Pacelli will offer J-Term
courses, in which one course is taken
intensively during 13 days of school in January,
between first and second semester.
The J-Term promises to be a great opportunity for
students who can select courses based on their interests and
immerse themselves in a single subject, which will count as
a single semester class. Students will be learning through
hands-on, creative activities, as well as opportunities to travel
and have guest speakers in the class. Options for classes
will change each year based on student interest and faculty
expertise. For 2012-13, the proposed J-Term courses include:
Science, Fiction, Around the World, Time to Cook & Bake,
Mexican Culture, US Military History, Home Improvement,
Lifetime Sports, America’s Pastime: Baseball, Early Childhood
Development, SPIRIT (Musical), It Works, and Career
Development.
Pacelli will create committees of both student and
staff involvement to make the new program a success. The
committees include:
s Communication / Marketing / Public Relations
s Community and Alumni Relations
s Campus Ministry
s Curriculum and J-Term
s Culture and Core Values
s Staff Relations
These committees will meet once a month. Students
must apply to join a committee. Students serving on each
committee, which have already been selected for the
upcoming school year, are genuinely excited to become more
involved.
Pacelli faculty involved in the process of planning the
new changes in the fall, who also share a vested interest as
alumni, are Anne (Konkle) Rogalski ’86 and Marissa Greuel
’04, and have both been instrumental in developing Pacelli’s
new structure. Others involved include Mike Schmoll, teacher,
Jeff Bushman, teacher and Director of Technology for the
SPACS System and Jeff Brengman, Principal at Pacelli.
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Anne Rogalski, who teaches English at Pacelli, explains,
“As an alum, I believe the changes are both a throw back
and an improvement to the education I received at Pacelli.
For example, in high school we had pep rallies at least once
a week. These community gatherings cemented a sense
of pride within the student body, whether it be celebrating
the accomplishments of students and staff, or cheering on
the next major athletic event or fine arts performance. The
daily community meetings will once again provide that
similar venue.” Rogalski also connects the new mentoring
program to her high school years. “I was grateful for the
adults who expressed a genuine interest in my life and truly
cared about me. Though we did not have a formal Faculty-
Student Mentoring Program in place, I can honestly say that
without a ‘guardian angel’ named Darlene Kilsdonk and other
outstanding teachers at Pacelli, I suspect my life would be very
different. As a current teacher at Pacelli, I cannot imagine a
student spending four years at a school and remaining ‘under
the radar’ with no significant adult relationship. For this reason
and others, I am most enthused and energized about the
mentoring program.”
Marissa Greuel, the Learning Resources Teacher at Pacelli,
also shares this enthusiasm. “I have been blessed to be part
of a long line of St. Joseph Academy, Maria High School and
Pacelli High School alumni. Each one of these parts of history
provided the students exceptional education, connection
to the community, and support for their future. As the new
generation of students enrolls at Pacelli, we need to combine
our past history with 21st century education and skills. As an
alum, I am excited to be part of the new movement at Pacelli
and am eager to see where these new aspects of education
take our students.” Reflecting on her high school years, Greuel
adds, “As a student at Pacelli, I felt invested in my education
and was given ample opportunities to become involved
through student groups and extra-curricular activities.” She
believes the new model will take that involvement one step
further. “I am most enthused about student involvement on
the school committees. The students who are members of
the various committees will be able to work alongside faculty
and staff to provide valuable input and suggestions in various
aspects of the school. The students have been selected for
the upcoming school year and have shown a great deal of
excitement and energy.”
Also in place will be assessments involving regular
student surveys and evaluations. Principal Jeff Brengman
comments, “Getting feedback from the students through
regular surveys and evaluations will allow us to know how we
are doing from the student’s perspective. The changes for next
year will create a unique situation where students are engaged
in every aspect of their education. The goal is to create a truly
student focused educational environment.” s
FRONT ROW (l to r): Amy Kubisiak, Jane Cotter, Carol Kvatek,
Beth Helgeson, Mary Okray and Brooke Decker
BACK ROW (l to r): Kathy Hansel, Lorie Liss, Leigh Ann Laszinski,
Ann Molski, Ann Zdroik, Mike Schmoll, Cindy Engebretson,
Kathy Weyenberg, Julie Glodowski, Jodi Olszewski, Terri Greuel and
Paula Marciniak
MISSING FROM PICTURE: Jeff Bushman, Rebecca Flaker, Elizabeth
Hansel, Mary Kuckkahn, Vicki Nack, Terri Pinter, Kristin Plaski,
Erin Schmelling, Amy Dulak, Sandi Litchfield, Sue Spry, Sue Theisen
and Jane Yenter
See page 5 for the 21st Annual SPACS Appreciation Awards.
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Pacelli News
R E T I R E M E N T O F S I S T E R S U S A N B U N D E
Marking
SSND
An End
The recent retirement of a long-time teacher
at Pacelli High School will mark the end to decades
of service given to the school by the School Sisters
of Notre Dame. Sister Susan Bunde has retired from
Pacelli after teaching for 33 years. Sister Margaret Ann
Murawski retired one year prior to her. Neither have
given up teaching completely. Rather, they will do
some substituting at Pacelli and volunteer work in the
community.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame began their service
to Pacelli in 1979. Sister Sue Clark and Sister Sue Bunde
served as the first School Sisters of Notre Dame to teach
at Pacelli. Many other Sisters followed, perhaps you
remember them as a teacher of your class?
s Sister Susan Clark served in Campus Ministry
and then taught religion. She left Pacelli in 1983.
s Sister Sue Bunde came on board as a Business
Education teacher, and in her early years taught
typing class but saw it transformed to Document
Processing by the time she left. Adjusting to
consistent change with technology, her General
Business class turned into the Introduction to
Business class. She also taught Office Procedures,
Accounting, Writing for Effective Communication,
Speech and Freshman English.
s Sister Anne Francis Probst taught math in the
early ‘80’s.
s Sister Monica Jean Welniak may be remembered
well to some alumni, as the Head Cook at
Pacelli starting in the early 80’s until 1989.
s Sister Margaret Ann Murawski came in 1983 as
an Algebra teacher, but most of her students
remember her as Hermana. She taught Spanish
during her second
year which cleared the
way to become her
trademark at Pacelli,
retiring after the
2010-11 school
year. She taught
Spanish I, II, III, IV,
and V. Though
retired, her dedication
could still be found as
she continued to tutor
students.
Sister Margaret Ann Murawski
s Sister Jane Epping
came to Pacelli to teach
math in 1984. Eventually she would become the
Dean of Students until her death. She died in
1990 after a battle with cancer. Established in
her memory, The Sister Jane Epping Academic
Honors Assembly is held each year at graduation
to present scholarships and awards, but also to
name Student of the Year Awards, which
recognizes students who demonstrate the same
values that Sister Jane modeled.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame have a long history
of serving the Church in Stevens Point. Dating back to
September 8, 1873, they began staffing St. Stephen’s
School and worked in the parish until 1991. They also
were rooted in serving St. Peter’s School from 1887-1896
in those early years of Catholic education.
Founded in 1833 in Regensburg. Bavaria by the
Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger, the School Sisters of Notre
Dame serve as members of an international congregation
DRIVE ONE... for SPACS
The Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools have
hosted many fundraisers in support of our Catholic
Schools. On April 17, 2012, we hosted one at
Pacelli High School that earned $4,960. This
fundraiser did not involve purchasing or selling,
time served at a concession stand or ticket booth,
rather, this fundraiser asked you to drive a brand
new vehicle around the block!
With the help of Scaffidi Motors, Stevens Point,
“Drive One 4UR School”, which is sponsored by
Ford Motor Company, transformed a portion of
Pacelli into a car lot, where visitors were able to
Sister Susan Bunde
of women religious who are called to embrace life
and the world. Blessed Theresa was only 26 years old
when she recognized the call to serve growing cities
of immigrant America. Arriving in North America in
1847, the Sisters used their gifts to respond to critical
needs of the world community, a profession which
has not changed through the course of time. For their
congregation, each day calls out to be savored, shared
and lived, whether God is calling us to act in the smallest
of neighborhoods or the most complex of cities. Today
the School Sisters of Notre Dame number more than 4500
members and they serve the Church in 31 countries.
For the most recent retirees, Sister Sue Bunde and
Sister Margaret Ann Murawski, who together have given
an incredible 61 years of service to Pacelli, they hope
to stay in Stevens Point and don’t have any grand plans
for the future yet. Sister Sue hopes to enjoy fishing and
a trip or two. Sister Sue says, “I will never forget the
wonderful friendships formed and the good times shared
working with the Christian Brothers. Also, I treasure the
friendships made with many of my colleagues both living
and deceased over the years. There were also the exciting
times of traveling to the state tournaments and cheering
on the teams... and Sister Margaret Ann and I even being
declared ‘Super Fans’ one year. And of course selling
tickets for Panacea meals and Lenten Fish Fries!!!” s
We thank and congratulate Sister Sue
Bunde and Sister Margaret Ann Murawski
and all of the School Sisters of Notre Dame
who have so faithfully served thousands of
students over the years.
test-drive one of many new Ford or Lincoln vehicles.
In return, Ford Motor Company donated $20 for
each valid test-drive completed. From 10 am to
5 pm, faculty, parents, grandparents, friends and
neighbors got behind the wheel participating in this
event while benefiting the schools.
Kathy Staack from Scaffidi Motors presented
the check to Pacelli High School Principal Jeff
Brengman at a school assembly in May. We thank
the staff at Scaffidi’s for planning and working the
event and the many volunteers who helped make
this a successful and fun day. s

21st Annual
sPACs Appreciation Awards
Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools celebrated their 21st Annual Staff
Appreciation Program. Highlighting the evening, three awards are
presented: Blessed Mother Teresa Outstanding Service Award, Holy
Family Award and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for Outstanding
Teaching. Families currently enrolled at SPACS submit the nominations.
Mary okray was awarded the Mother Teresa
Outstanding Service Award. This award recognizes a
teacher, staff member or administrator who has gone
well beyond expectations for the good of students,
families and the entire SPACS system, exemplifying
the traits of Blessed Mother Teresa, who spent her
life unselfishly serving others. Mary was recognized
for her unselfish service, her sincere nurturing
and overwhelming concern for her students, her
unassuming and humble nature, spending extra time in and out of the
classroom, and building children’s self confidence as she teaches them
academically. She is currently a second grade teacher at St. Stanislaus
Elementary School.
Julie Glodowski earned the Holy Family Award,
which is designated to an outstanding teacher,
staff member or administrator who has made an
exceptional difference for SPACS families, including
areas of education, co-curricular activities, faith
development and personal development. Julie was
nominated for her amazing patience, her dedication
to SPACS families and willingness to spend many
additional hours night and day attending to the needs
of her students. She serves as a kindergarten teacher at St. Bronislava
Elementary School.
Amy Parks received the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Award for Outstanding Teacher. The award is
given to a teacher who demonstrates love for
children and excellence in teaching as exemplified
by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Amy was recognized
for her ability to motivate, energize, challenge and
nurture her students to amazing levels, as well as her
proficiency to differentiate instruction for the benefit
of her students. She is a fourth grade teacher at St.
Stephen Elementary School.
A recognition program was held Thursday, February 16, 2012, in the Faith,
Arts and Community Center at Pacelli High School, Stevens Point.
Also noted during the program were important accomplishments achieved
during the past year, including staff and faculty celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20,
25 and 35 years of service. These included:
THiRTy-FivE yEARS: Paula Marciniak, Kathy Weyenberg, Carol Kvatek
TWEnTy-FivE yEARS: Leigh Ann Laszinski, Lorie Liss
TWEnTy yEARS: Amy Kubisiak, Ann Molski
FiFTEEn yEARS: Jane Cotter, Cindy Engebretson, Terri Greuel, and Mike
Schmoll
TEn yEARS: Amy Dulak, Julie Glodowski, Sandi Litchfield, Sue Spry, Sue
Theisen, Jane Yenter, Ann Zdroik
FivE yEARS: Jeff Bushman, Brooke Decker, Rebecca Flaker, Elizabeth
Hansel, Kathy Hansel, Beth Helgeson, Mary Kuckkahn, Vicki Nack, Jodi
Olszewski, Terri Pinter, Kristin Plaski, Erin Schmelling
See page 3 for a photograph of the faculty and staff honorees.
SPACS News
On Friday, May 4, 2012, Bishop William Patrick Callahan of the Diocese of La Crosse celebrated
Mass with SPACS students, Kindgarten-Grade 12, at St. Bronislava Parish, Plover. Pastors from
the Stevens Point Deanery were present as well, making it a very special occasion for the
Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools. Bishop Callahan engaged all the students in his message
about the importance of following the Gospel and living our faith.
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Pacelli & Alumni News
CLASS OF 2012
Graduates whose parents and grandparents
are St. Joseph, Pacelli, or
Maria High School Alumni
s
McLean DeBot
Son of Steve DeBot ‘79
s
Kyle Hopp
Son of Connie (Wasieleski) Hopp ‘80
s
David Horgan
Son of Michael Horgan ‘87
s
Jonathon Lila
Son of John Lila ‘71
s
Steven Maes
Son of Jerry Maes ‘79
Grandson of Delores (Jankowski) Glodowski ‘46
s
Nicole Maslakow
Daughter of Diane (Klinkert) Maslakow ‘72
Granddaughter of Mary (Gollon) Maslakow ‘52
s
Kaitlyn Peskie
Daughter of Vicki (Okray) Peskie ‘82
Granddaughter of Germaine (Koss) Okray ‘49
s
Nathan Stoltz
Son of Lori (Koziczkowski) Stoltz ‘84
s
Robert Sullivan
Son of Kevin (Casey) Sullivan ‘69
s
Alicia Wimme
Daughter of Michele (Klasinski) Wimme ‘75
A Family Tradition Continues
We had 10 Pacelli students who continued their family’s tradition of graduating from Pacelli High School.
Robert Sullivan Kevin (Casey) Sullivan
In 1969, I graduated from the YMCA – actually Pacelli
High School (all boys), located in the current ‘Y’ building
on Division Street. Maria High School (all girls) was in what
is now Pacelli, on Maria Drive. There were around 450
students in each school, large classes.
Our son, Bobby Sullivan, had the opportunity to
attend Pacelli in a much more intimate, smaller class-size
environment. We will never forget the words of Brother
Roger Betzold (then principal), when we sat with Bob at
orientation: “…he won’t be able to hide, here. We will
know where he is at all times.”
Those words were prophetic – there has always been
someone on hand, particularly counselors, to assist Bob
when he had problems, anxieties, or needed discipline. Back
in my years at Pacelli, the Christian Brothers on staff handled
discipline swiftly and thoroughly (a few were ex-Marines)
and counseling was mainly advice on going on to college or
joining the Army. Bob has been very fortunate to have the
advisors on the Pacelli staff available to set him on the right
path, headed by Principal Jeff Brengman, a true gem of a
leader.
Mr. Robert Gramowski was my Algebra teacher in the
mid-sixties, and we were privileged to have him back on
staff when Bob took Algebra. He patiently helped Bobby
understand the subject; I admit, I still don’t.
Bobby is a good athlete who might look back years from
now and wish he had ‘stayed the course’ more in sports at
Pacelli. He went out for football as a senior, without having
played the previous three years and actually played well and
even started a few games. Hats off to the coaches for giving
him a chance and teaching him the value of teamwork. At
least Bobby has high school sports to look back on – all I ever
did was captain and quarterback (and was the founder of) our
‘Noon Hour’ football team. I envy his letters and plaques!
Although the gap in years of my time at Pacelli and
Bobby’s is wide, we share a common, undeniable thread –
we both have been blessed with the opportunity of having
received an education of the highest quality by dedicated,
competent and caring educators.
Kevin (Casey) Sullivan
Father of Robert
Jonathon Lila John Lila
Kyle Hopp Connie (Wasielski) Hopp
Kyle has enjoyed some very memorable moments that he
will carry with him for the rest of his life. He is very proud of
his time spent on the football field. Over the years playing ball
at Pacelli, he has learned how to be a team player, which has
taught him discipline, to be respectful, and strength, all traits
that will be useful as he grows into an adult. High school is
a time to grow and find yourself, Kyle has grown into a great
young man and has found great friendships along the way that
will never fade. After these four wonderful years at Pacelli we
know that Kyle will strive and challenge himself to be successful
in everything he does. Congratulations Kyle we are very proud
of you!
Connie (Wasielski) Hopp
Mother of Kyle
Alicia Wimme Michele (Klasinski) Wimme
As our daughter, Alicia, approached her graduation from
Pacelli, I too recalled my years in those same classrooms
and hallways. Although many of my clearest memories of
high school are ‘social’ and include popping huge bags of
popcorn for concessions, acting in plays, and going to many
football, basketball and hockey games, much of who I have
become was greatly influenced by classroom experiences.
Although many things have changed at Pacelli, (no smart
boards or lap tops in 1975!), the most important aspects
have remained steadfast – a strong academic foundation in a
community rich in Catholic values. Pacelli has and continues
to challenge our three children (Erik 2008 University of St.
Thomas, Alicia 2012 St. Norbert College and Olivia 2015
TBD) academically, socially, athletically and personally,
creating individuals with strong moral character and high
goals. Our community is blessed to have such a fantastic
Catholic education system.
Michele (Klasinski) Wimme
Mother of Alicia

Kaitlyn Peskie vicki (Okray) Peskie
Grandmother Above: Germaine (Koss) Okray
We are so proud of our daughter as she
graduates from Pacelli. The same school that
I graduated from 30 years ago. The building
may have changed a little but the education and
Catholic values have remained the same. Katie’s
grandmother, Gerri (Koss) Okray graduated from St.
Joseph Academy and was extremely pleased when
we choose SPACS for our children’s education.
She always says, “Live your faith, take time for the
Lord and be all you can be”. Very wise words.
We are thankful for the many great years and for
the memories we have made. Katie has become a
wonderful and talented young woman, thanks to
all of the teachers and staff who have influenced
her with their own values and wisdom. Katie will
always have fond memories of all the musicals, plays
and concerts that she performed in. We will miss
seeing her on stage but we will never forget how she
could light up the stage. Thank you SPACS for the
memories.
Vicki (Okray) Peskie
Mother of Kaitlyn
Germaine (Koss) Okray
Grandmother of Kaitlyn
McLean DeBot Steven DeBot
I couldn’t be prouder of Mac’s accomplishments
these last four years. He was able to hone his
leadership skills in tennis, culminating with three
trips to the State Tennis Tournament. His excellent
Pacelli education serves as a solid foundation for his
studies at UW-Madison and beyond.
Steven DeBot
Father of McLean
Pacelli & Alumni News
nathan Stoltz Lori (Koziczkowski) Stoltz
It seems just yesterday, Nathan, that you walked
into Pacelli High School as a freshman and I smiled
seeing some of the same teachers who taught me.
As you now graduate and look to your future career,
you can be confident that you will make the right
choices based on the foundation you’ve been given
through your Catholic education. If you let this
foundation shape your future, you will find yourself
making decisions that will enrich your life, and you
will notice the impact you can make on other people
whom you meet along the way. I am very thankful
that you could experience Catholic education during
all of your school years. You’ve established wonderful
friendships and have made lots of fun memories
during your high school years that won’t end because
you’ve graduated. Pacelli may never see another Ice
Fishing Club like you and your friends organized! I
believe you can do anything you set your mind to!
Remember to keep your faith in God a priority in
your life, and you will receive many blessings along
the way. I am very proud of you!
Lori (Koziczkowski) Stoltz
Mother of Nathan
David Horgan Michael Horgan
I’m proud that David is graduating from
Pacelli – 25 years after me! I’m very grateful for
the dedicated effort of the SPACS staff from both
eras, a few of whom were around to teach both of
us! Pacelli was a great place to go to school and it
continues to be today. Congratulations David and
thanks to all who taught and mentored both of us in
school, faith, and life.
Michael Horgan
Father of David
Steven Maes Jerry Maes
Steven’s Grandmother (not pictured): Delores (Jankowski) Glodowski
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nicole Maslakow Diane (Klinkert) Maslakow
Grandmother Above: Mary (Gollon) Maslakow
I am very proud to have 3 generations of the
Maslakow family go through the Catholic school
system. Mary Lou Gollon ‘52, Diane Klinkert ‘72,
Rachel Maslakow ‘08 and now Nicole Maslakow
‘12. We were all very blessed with the high standard
of education the SPACS family has to offer. We
would also like to thank the teaching staff for all their
time and effort. They are all wonderful people and
deserved to be recognized. Good Luck Nicole on your
upcoming college adventures.
Diane (Klinkert) Maslakow
Mother of Nicole
Mary (Gollon) Maslakow
SPACS has provided a strong faith based
education for Steven. We have witnessed strong
values and morals expected and exemplified in
education, at school functions, in faith development
and student growth. The SPACS family centered
education is very unique. The small class sizes, and
available activities, sports, and clubs, encourage
and allow all students the opportunity to participate
and discover their strengths and abilities in different
ways. The experiences and leadership in the SPACS
system is a great contributor to the growth of
character in our children. Thank you to our SPACS
family. Congratulations Steven! You did it!
Jerry Maes
Father of Steven

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Jared Alery
WyoTech
Mitchell Altmann
UW-Stout
Edward Bernas
UW-La Crosse
Cassaundra Bratz
UW-Stevens Point
Hsiao-Kuan Chu
Aveda Institute – Chicago
McLean DeBot
UW-Madison
Joshua Derr
Other
Zachary Firkus
Northcentral Technical College
Maria Jose Godoy
Marista University – Mexico
Nicholas Guidry
UW-Eau Claire
Eddie Hartman
UW-Madison
Callyn Haupert
UW-Eau Claire
Meridith Homann
Mid-State Technical College
Danielle Hoover
UW-Stout
Kyle Hopp
Workforce
David Horgan
UW-Stevens Point
Derek Kawlewski
Indian Hills Community College
Jonathon Lila
Mid-State Technical College
Steven Maes
UW-Stout
Logan Marcell
Northcentral Technical College
Alexa Marsicek
UW-Madison
Nicole Maslakow
UW-Stevens Point
Pacelli News
The 55th Annual Commencement Celebration was held on
Friday, June 1, 2012 in the Pacelli Student Activity Center. The
Sister Jane Epping Academic Awards Ceremony took place at
10:30 am where graduates were accompanied by family, friends
and the entire Pacelli student body to celebrate their awards and
accomplishments. The graduation and Baccalaureate Mass were
then held at 6:30 pm in the evening, in which 43 graduates from
the Class of 2012 were presented their diplomas.
Macy Milanowski
UW-Stout
Amy Miskowski
UW-Stevens Point
Spencer Mlodik
Other
Cassandra Nelson
UW-Eau Claire
Troy Nissen
UW-Platteville
Kaitlyn Peskie
Carthage College
Courtney Phillip
Mid-State Technical College
Ethan Przybylski
Mid-State Technical College
Mariah Pursley
UW-Green Bay
Allison Roth
Mid-State Technical College
Kimberly Simonis
UW-Stevens Point
James Smyth
University of St. Thomas
Nathan Stoltz
Mid-State Technical College
Robert Sullivan
Mid-State Technical College
Anna Webster
Marian University
Alicia Wimme
St. Norbert College
Joseph Wirtz
UW-Madison
Amelia Wolf
UW-Eau Claire
Kaylie Wroblewski
UW-Eau Claire
Owen Yenter
UW-Madison
Derek Zimmer
Notre Dame
Congratulations 2012 Graduates
Jared Alery
Class Advisor Award
Mitchell Altmann
Dozinski Scholarship; Hoyas Basketball
Scholarship; School Spirit Award; UW-Stout
Polytechnic Scholarship
Edward Bernas
Dr. C.A. Klasinski Memorial “Caduceus”
Scholarship; President’s Award for Academic
Excellence
Cassaundra Bratz
Wisconsin Covenant Scholar
McLean DeBot
Marshfield Clinic Minority Scholarship;
President’s Award for Academic Excellence;
Wisconsin Covenant Scholar
Nicholas Guidry
Associated Bank Founders Scholarship;
President’s Award for Academic Excellence;
Wisconsin Covenant Scholar
Eddie Hartman
Outstanding Citizen Award; President’s Award
for Academic Excellence; Wisconsin Covenant
Scholar
Callyn Haupert
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Scholarship;
Ed “Skeeter” Wachtendonk Jr. Memorial
Scholarship; Knights of Columbus Right to Life
Essay; Wisconsin Covenant Scholar
David Horgan
Copernicus Cultural Foundation Scholarship;
Soiree Musicale Scholarship
Derek Kawlewski
Indian Hills Community College Baseball
Scholarship
AWARDS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Nicole Maslakow
Wisconsin Covenant Scholar
Macy Milanowski
American Red Cross Blood Services
Scholarship
Troy Nissen
Platteville Freshman Achievement
& Leadership; President’s Award for
Academic Excellence
Kaitlyn Peskie
Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship; Carthage
Founder’s Scholarship; Delta Dental
of Wisconsin Scholarship; Presidential
Scholarship; President’s Award for
Academic Excellence
Courtney Phillip
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Scholarship;
Ed “Skeeter” Wachtendonk Jr. Memorial
Scholarship
Ethan Przybylski
Kevin Arnold Memorial Scholarship;
Mid-State Foundation Scholarship
Mariah Pursley
Anne Fluno College Scholarship;
Joanne Lodzinski Memorial Scholarship;
Outstanding Citizen Award; Rotary Club
of Stevens Point; U.S. Marine Corps
Scholastic Excellence Award; Wisconsin
Covenant Scholar
Kimberly Simonis
Faith & Service Award
James Smyth
Valedictorian; American Red Cross
Blood Services Scholarship; Bishop’s
Award for Excellence in Religion;
Andrea Burkhart Memorial Scholarship;
Copernicus Cultural Foundation
Scholarship; John Jelich Award; Dr.
C.A. Klasinski Memorial “Humanities”
Scholarship; President’s Award for
Academic Excellence; St. Thomas
Academic Scholarship
Nathan Stoltz
Walter & Theresa Helbach Scholarship;
Joanne Lodzinski Memorial Scholarship;
Mid-State Foundation Scholarship;
National Wild Turkey Federation
Scholarship; Wisconsin Elks Association
Grant
Robert Sullivan
Mid-State Foundation Scholarship
Anna Webster
Federal Pell Grant; Legacy Award; Marian
Grant; Marian Saint Mary Mollison Legacy
Scholarship; Wisconsin Covenant Scholar;
Wisconsin Tuition Grant; Frank G. &
Bridget C. Zinda Memorial Scholarship
Alicia Wimme
President’s Award for Academic
Excellence; St. Norbert (Trustee
Distinguished)
Joseph Wirtz
Dozinski Scholarship; President’s Award
for Academic Excellence
Amelia Wolf
Knights of Columbus Essay; President’s
Award for Academic Excellence;
Wisconsin Covenant Scholar
Owen Yenter
President’s Award for Academic Excellence
Derek Zimmer
Salutatorian; President’s Award for
Academic Excellence

1950s
Class noTes
Marie (Omernik) App ’55 opened an art studio
gallery, App Arts Studio, located at 2348 Stanley
Street, Stevens Point, WI, in May. It is open to the
public and features oil and watercolor paintings
by Marie. App Arts Studio is open every Friday
and Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm.
1980s
Kelly (Cisewski) Benjamin ’84 was awarded
the 2011 Domestic Violence Prosecutor of the
Year Award by the Indiana Coalition Against
Domestic Violence. Kelly became City Attorney
of Columbus in April, 2012. She resides in
Columbus, IN.
Anne (Konkle) Rogalski ’86 was awarded the
Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award for 2012.
Anne is an English teacher for over seven years
at Pacelli and has served the SPACS system for
16 years. The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
awards teachers for “their superior ability to
inspire a love of learning in their students, their
ability to motivate others, and their leadership
and service within and outside the classroom.”
Anne is recognized as an innovative teacher
who has made great strides in integrating 21st
Century technology in the classroom. As part
of the award, she will receive a $1,000 grant to
purchase supplies and furniture for her classroom.
Pacelli High School also receives $1,000.
2000s
Corey Ladick ’00 is running for a State Assembly
seat for the August 14, 2012, election. Corey
resides in Stevens Point and has been very busy
campaigning. Corey credits the skills he learned
at Pacelli to be very useful in his campaign, like
Mr. Gehrman’s writing class or Mrs. Jurgella’s
speech class.
Zac ’02 and Frances ’04 (Follensbee) Beggs
welcomed Ava Frances born December 17,
2011. The family resides in Plainfield, WI.
Rose Schneider ’08 and Nick Retzki ’07 are
engaged to be married in the summer of 2013.
Rose returned from Dublin, Ireland with a BA
in International Journalism. Nick is finishing
his Business Management degree and looks
forward to graduation in December. Nick
currently works for the Alliance Industries in
Waupaca, WI. After their wedding, the couple
is looking forward to moving somewhere
warmer to start their family.
Brother Gary Smith, FSC, passed away on
December 24, 2011 at the age of 67 after a battle with
cancer. Brother Gary served in many locations in his 26
years as a De La Salle Christian Brother, and we are grateful
one of those locations was Pacelli High School.
At Pacelli, Brother Gary served in 1979-1984. He left
Pacelli in 1984 for another assignment but returned in 1990.
Throughout those years, he served as Dean of Students
and taught religion and social studies. His final assignment
for the last 14 years was served at Roncalli High School in
Manitowoc, WI.
Brother Gary honored us with his attendance when
Pacelli’s 50th anniversary was noted as we celebrated an
All-Years Reunion on September 9, 2006.
“
Brother Gary was very organized and particular, but had a
wonderfully dry sense of humor that I got a real kick out of. He was very
concerned about helping the students who were sort of on the outside of
the mainstream to feel connected. He wasn’t afraid to say exactly what
he thought about a situation. I enjoyed my time with him very much!
– Guy Gehrman, Fellow Teacher at Pacelli
Brother Gary is remembered for being a very strict Catholic with a
soft smiley demeanor on the surface. He had a very stout stance and
extraordinary, influential disciplinary tactics. I am very sad to hear of his
passing.
– Danielle Maher-Baron, Class of 1993
I had the pleasure to work with Brother Gary when I started teaching at
Pacelli. He had a knack for making the most intricate drawings during the
faculty meeting. Most often we watched him draw and sort of listened
during the meetings. Gary modeled the art of being well prepared, as
he would design three different lessons for each point in the Religion
curriculum he was teaching. If one wasn’t working he would switch to
the next (lesson) right in the middle of the class. Gary enjoyed taking
others to visit Chicago. He would step right out into the path of a cab to
hail it and then squish five people into the cab to save them money on
the cab fares. Gary enjoyed the simple things in life: A strong faith, good
friends, delicious food, a funny joke, teaching students and new staff how
to be better, and treating my own sons to sweets and toy fire trucks. The
one thing Br. Gary detested was Barbara Bush’s pearl necklaces because
he thought they looked fake and she wore them with almost every outfit.
Brother Gary was a very good man. He taught me a lot and when I think
back on the years I was blessed to work with him, my heart smiles.
– Lorie Liss, Fellow teacher at Pacelli
Alumni News
Brother Gary
will always be remembered and appreciated
for his time at Pacelli High School
Four Brothers, September 2006.
L to R: Brother Roger Betzold (then-principal of Pacelli High School),
Brother Larry Schatz, Brother Gary Smith, and Brother Michael Kadow
Brother was the disciplinarian and I remember he would lock up
the bathrooms when they were damaged, perhaps hoping that if it
inconvenienced other students enough they would turn in the culprits.
Brother Gary had a good sense of humor.
– Don Slusarski, Fellow Teacher at Pacelli
When asked to write about Brother Gary Smith many words come to
mind: Christian Brother, teacher, faith-filled, generous, kind, gentle,
witty, funny, artist, friend. I taught with Brother Gary during both of his
assignments at Pacelli. Brother Gary was a very well liked and respected
teacher. The students often commented on his class as they found his
classes very interesting and fun as Brother Gary had a wit about him that
made whatever he spoke about attention grabbing. Brother Gary loved
scripture and sharing this love of scripture with students. Brother Gary
was also very aware about what was going on in the school. When I
started up the Study Skills program, there was not much money allocated
to it. One day Brother Gary came into my classroom and gave a check
to help cover the costs. I know that at his last school, Roncolli, he was
concerned about the need for a piano in their music department. Before
he died he wanted to make sure they were on their way to getting it. Of
all the gifts Brother Gary gave to all us, I was most honored to call him
friend. After he left Pacelli, a group of us would get together every other
summer just to reconnect. Brother Gary we will miss you this summer,
but know somehow you will let your presence be known…that will be
interesting! Peace, my friend.
– Darlene Kilsdonk, Fellow Teacher at Pacelli
Brother Gary was a man dedicated to God, to his brothers in community,
and to his students. We appreciated his good humor and his friendship.
– Sister Margaret Ann Murawski & Sister Susan Bunde, Fellow Teachers at
Pacelli
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Alumni News
in Loving Memory
Mary Bablitch passed away on March 12, 2012, at the
age of 91. She is survived by her children Richard ’61
(D’Anna) Freiberg, Roscoe, IL, Betsy (Freiberg) ’64
(Don) Ceplina, Barbara (Bablitch) ’56 (Fran) Roman,
both of Stevens Point, WI, Mary Lou (Bablitch) ’55
(Jack) Adams, Carmel, IN, Rita (Bablitch) ’69 (Steve)
Eisenhauer, Amherst, WI, Cathy (Bablitch) ’70
Wachowiak, Waupaca, WI, and Steve ’72 (Elaine)
Bablitch, White Fish Bay, WI. She is preceded in death
by her husbands, Robert L. Freiberg, who died in 1952
and Albert Bablitch, who died in 1973, and her son
Robert J. Freiberg.
Thomas Bedore ’71 passed away in Sheboygan on
November 26, 2011, at the age of 58. Tom is survived
by his parents John and Dolores, Appleton, WI, and
brothers John Jr. ‘70 (Sue Swamer), Almond, WI,
Timothy (Karen), and James (Carrie), along with nieces
and a nephew.
Arthur Blavat ’58 passed away unexpectedly of a heart
attack on May 24, 2012, at the age of 71. He is survived
by his wife of 44 years, Angie (Badon) ’65, Eldridge, IL,
and three children, Jennifer (Mark) Swoboda, Eldridge,
IL, Sarah (John) Willis, DeWitt, IA, and Michael Blavat,
Oshkosh, WI, and four grandchildren. Arthur is further
survived by siblings Eleanor ’51 (Chet) Karch, Sister
Carlene Blavat ’54, Mary Blavat ’61, all from Stevens
Point, and virginia ’52 (Dave) Fricker, Teringua, TX.
Deacon Donald Borski passed away Wednesday,
March 28, 2012, at the age of 74. Deacon Donald
was ordained a Deacon of the Diocese of La Crosse
in December, 1999 and served St. Stanislaus Parish,
Stevens Point, for 12 years. He is survived by his wife
of 41 years, Rita, and two children, Susan ’89 (Jake)
Ayers, Lake Forest, IL, and Andrew ’92 (Jenn), Winona,
MN, and four grandchildren. He is further survived by
a sister, Bonnie ’66 (Gary) Simonson, Plover, WI, and
sister-in-law, Loretta (Adolph Jr.).
James E. Delzell passed away at the age of 87 on June
10, 2012. He is survived by his second wife of 22 years,
Janet Jensen. James’ children surviving him are Judith
’69, Oxford, OH, Diane (William) Miskoski, Friendship,
WI, Gail (Samuel Unangst), Chapin, SC, Tanya (J.J.)
Molony, Blue Mounds, WI, and Thomas, Rockledge, FL,
as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is
preceded in death by his former wife Shirley Delzell and
children James Jr. ’68, Frederick, and Jean.
Chong Suk Domaszek, 57, passed away January 26,
2012, from cancer. Survivors include her husband
Gary (Gerald) ‘69 of 32 years, whom she met in
Dongducheon, South Korea, while he was on duty as a
career Army officer. Gary resides in Wrightstown, WI.
Their children are Rachel (Dan Scardina), Minneapolis,
MN, Andrew, West Lafayette, IN, and Mark, Madison,
WI.
Jack C. Fahrner, age 81, passed away on May 23, 2012.
Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Arlene (Lila) ’50,
Stevens Point, and three children, John ’74 (Mary Kay
Clark ‘74), Plover, WI, Jerry, Stevens Point, WI, and Julie
’79, Switzerland, and five grandchildren.
Cornelia (Sankey) Flugaur ’45, passed away at the age
of 84 on February 13, 2012, after complications of
influenza. She is survived by her husband of 64 years,
Lawrence, Port Edwards, WI, and three daughters, Carol
(Clayton) Buttke and Kathleen (Peter) Marcoux, both
of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and Linda (Jeff) Borchardt,
St. Michael, MN, six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.
ivy Gawlik-Anderson ‘91 passed away unexpectedly on
March 18, 2012, at the age of 39. Ivy lived in Duram,
NC, and served in the US Air Force from Nov. 18, 1991
to Feb. 18, 1993. She is survived by her boyfriend, Don
Phillips of NC, and her parents, Michael and Marie
Gawlik, Plover, WI.
Leone (Guzman) Glinski ‘47, passed away on May
19, 2012, at the age of 82. She is preceded in death
by her husband of 64 years, Clarence, who passed
away October 30, 2011. They are survived by two
children, Allan ’66 (Susan), Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and
Marilee ’77 (Thomas ‘77) Kort, Bolingbrook, IL, three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Virginia “Gin” Golla, age 91, passed away on June 23,
2012. She is survived by her children Kenneth ’65
(Elaine Perri ’66), Marlene ’63 (Ray) Mansavage, Marcia
’70 (Casey ’61), Janowski, all of Stevens Point, WI.
Seven grandchildren survive Virginia including Jason
Mansavage and Scott ’88 (nicole Karch ’94) Golla, both
of Plover, WI, Ryan Mansavage ’94, Amy ‘94 (Bill) Wanta
and Katie Janowski ’00, all residing in Stevens Point,
WI, Joe Golla ’89, Custer, WI, and Travis Janowski ’99,
Nelsonville, WI. In addition, Virginia is survived by two
step-grandchildren, Christopher and Hailey Gosh and
ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandaughter,
and a sister, Ruth (Lawrence) Losinski, Stevens Point, WI,
and two sister-in-laws, Delores ’45 (Demares) yach and
Lucille Yach. She is preceded in death by her husband
Alois in 2005, two infant children,Gregory and Karen,
and three brothers and one sister.
Evaleen Haase passed away on March 19, 2012, at
the age of 93. She is survived by her children, Judy
(Dorn) ‘58 (David) Blaney and Ray ‘60 (Louise) Dorn
both of Sebring, FL. She is also survived by eight
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Evaleen is
preceded in death by her son John Dorn ’61 and her
husbands, John Dorn, who passed away in 1972 and
her second husband, Myron (Mike) Haase. She was a
lifelong resident of Stevens Point, WI, until 2004 when
she moved to Sebring, FL, to be closer to her children.
The family has generously created a memorial to SPACS
in her memory.
Lillian Jakusz passed away at the age of 79 on January
21, 2012. Survivors include her daughters Debra ’72
and Cherye ’73 (Don) Rolnicki, both of Stevens Point,
WI. Lillian is further survived by her brother-in-law
Carl ’60 (Brenda) Karcheski, Stevens Point, WI, and Joe
Stanke, as well as her niece Cindy (Stanke) ’74 (Mark)
Milkowski, Plover, WI. She is preceded in death by
her husband Walter in 2001 and sister-in-law Lorraine
Stanke.
Francis “Frank” Kaminski, Jr. passed away in April,
2012. He is survived by his spouse Eleanore ’59 (Jonas),
Palmetto, FL, as well as siblings Marie ’51 (Daniel)
Bruski, Menomonee Falls, WI, Ruth ’54 Kawski,
Junction City, WI, Theresa ’58 (Bob) Ligman, Stevens
Point, WI, one brother-in-law and three sister-in-laws
including Carol ’64 (Jonas) Koziczkowski, Franklin, WI,
as well as multiple nieces and nephews.
Charlotte (Grywacz) Kenowski ’77, age 53, died on
June 20, 2012, from ALS. Charlotte is survived by her
husband of 34 years, Edwin, Stevens Point, WI, and
two children, Jessie (Nick) Freeberg, Wisconsin Rapids,
WI, and Rebecca (Jay) Yulga, Stevens Point, WI, and
six grandchildren. Charlotte is further survived by her
mother Eleanor Grywacz and sister, Judy Grywacz ’75,
both residing in Stevens Point, WI.
Fred Kieliszewski ’63 passed away at the age of 66 on
January 29, 2012, from complications after a courageous
battle with cancer. Fred is survived by his wife of 44
years, Linda ’63 (Rueckert), Stevens Point, WI, and
their two sons Pete, Naples, FL, and Mike (Stephanie),
Daniels, WV, as well as two grandchildren.
Raymond Klismith passed away on January 9, 2012, at
the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary
’51 (Waldoch), Stevens Point, WI, and children Terri ’70
(Duane) Greuel, Jeanne ’77 (Robert) Foss, Christine ’85
(Tom) Zalac, Philip ’72 (Carol), Patrick (Mary), Peter ’82
(Kerry), Gary ’80 (Jean Stephani ’80), all residing in
Stevens Point, WI, as well as Matthew (Carla), Plainfield,
WI, Paul ’74, Park City, UT, and daughter-in-law Donna,
Wausau, WI. He is further survived by 29 grandchildren
including Ben Greuel ’01, Seattle, WA, Marissa Greuel,
’04, Adam Greuel ’09 and Allycia Zalac ’09, all of
Stevens Point, WI. Siblings who survive Raymond are
Regina Prondzinski, Millie Goldoski, Betty (Klismith)
’50 (Frank) Skierka, Stevens Point, WI, Leona Bembenek,
Kathleen Prondzinski and Edwin. Raymond is preceded
in death by his son, George ’83 and three brothers and
three infant siblings.
Regina M. Konkol passed away on April 25, 2012, at the
age of 90. Regina is survived by her husband of 67 years,
Leonard, Stevens Point, WI, and seven children, Richard
’63 (Sherry Angel), Portland, OR, Diane ‘65 (David)
Thiel, Racine, WI, Ronald ’67 (Deborah), Madison, WI,
Robert ’69 (Margaret Daniels ’69) and Mark (Michelle)
both of Stevens Point, WI, David (Sally), Wausau, WI,
and Gary, Hudson, WI. 14 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren
also survive her.
Max Kopchinski passed away on Janurary 15, 2012,
at the age of 84. Max served Pacelli High School as a
music and typing teacher, as well as giving private music
lessons until 1964. He developed a grade school band
composed of students from various grade schools in
Stevens Point. Max is survived by his wife Joyce Gilligan,
Stevens Point, WI, whom he married in 2009, and his
children Jim ’68 (Bonny Laska ’68), Beldenville, WI,
Larry ’70 (Cathy), Stevens Point, WI, Jerome (Joyce) and
Bruce, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Max is preceded in death by his first wife Lorraine.
Jeffrey Koziczkowski ’87, passed away on April 22, 2012,
at the age of 43. Jeffrey is survived by his parents, Ron
and Sandy Koziczkowski, Milladore, WI; two daughters,
Winter and Madeline Koziczkowski; three siblings,
Kimberly ’89 (Fred) Freeman, Hartford, WI, Jennifer ’92
(Todd) Rozumalski, Stevens Point, WI, and Michael ’95
(Angela), Milladore, WI; three nieces and one nephew.
Robert Kranig ’61 passed away at the age of 68 on
December 29, 2011. He married Marilu Daniels ’62
in 1964 and divorced in 1992. He is survived by his
mother Grace, Stevens Point, and children Carrie (Travis)
Baker, Arvada, CO, Rob (JoAnn), Onalaska, WI, and Brad
(Becky), Petoskey, MI, and five grandchildren.
Catherine (Laska) Krutza ’78 passed away on June 9,
2012, at the age of 52 after battling cancer. She is survived
by her husband of 26 years, David, Stevens Point, WI, and
daughter Jennifer, Wausau, WI. She is further survived by
siblings Bonita ’68 (James) Kopchinski, Beldenville, WI,
Tammy ’81 (William) Singer, Stevens Point and Todd ’86
(Desiree) Custer, WI.
Joyce (Pawelski) Lobner ’53 passed away on January 16,
2012, at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband
of 57 years, George, Plover, WI, and daughter, Deborah
(Steve) Otte, Stevens Point, WI, and one granddaughter.
She is also survived by her siblings, James (Maryann),
Jean ’54 Weir, Evelyn ’56 (William) Rekowski and
Kathleen ’70 (Thomas) viertel, all of Stevens Point,
Robert ’61 (Barbara), Hudson, WI and Ruth ’64 (Burton)
Garski, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Lawrence Mansavage, 86, passed away on January 14,
2012. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Johanna ’57
(Suski), Plover, WI, and children Gary (Kathy), Yuma, AZ,
Gail (Terry) Wiegert, Wausau, WI, Christa Harris-Sayles,
Chicago, IL, Michael Sayles, Alabaster, AL, and Carla
(Tom) Hoppe, Green Bay, WI. He is further survived by
four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Lawrence
was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, who
died in 1963 and a daughter, Karen.
Roy Allen Menzel passed away on April 14, 2012, at
the age of 95. Roy is survived by his wife of 71 years,
Margaret, Stevens Point, WI. Roy and Margaret’s
nine children all graduated from Pacelli and Maria
High Schools. His children include Rev. William ’59,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Kathy ‘61 (Charles) Collins,
Appleton, WI, James (Joseph) ’64, Fritz ’71 (Carol),
Janet ’72 Jurgella, Stephen ’74 (Wendy Choudoir ’74),
and Daniel ’76 (Jennie Lane), all residing in Stevens
Point, WI, Michael ’65, Plainfield, WI, and Thomas ’68
(Kate Higgins), Hansville, WA. He is further survived
by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Roy
is preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Sue and one
grandson. Roy had served as an active volunteer for
the Pacelli Boosters Club, among many other roles of
leadership in the community. The family has generously
donated a memorial to SPACS in his memory.
Felix J. Pawelski died unexpectedly on March 28, 2012,
at the age of 81. His wife of 54 years, Helen (Dolly) ’55
(Zaborski), Stevens Point, WI, survives him in addition to
five children, Justine ’77 and Maxine ’78 (Patrick) Hogan,
David ’83 (Karen), all of Stevens Point, WI, Christine
’86 (Kenneth ’83) Kluck, Rosholt, WI, Gregory ’85
(Sandra), Rudolph, WI. In addition, Felix is survived by
11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, his sisters
Catherine ’46, Stevens Point, WI, and Sister Regine
’51, Sinsinawa, WI, and brother Theodore (Agnes) and
brother-in-law Ronald (Nancy) Zabroski, Oconto Falls,
WI. Felix was preceded in death by his granddaughter,
Ashley.
Edmund Peltier passed away on March 30, 2012, at
the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 58 years,
Margie ’52 (Krusa), Stevens Point, WI, and four
children, Michael ’74 (Peggy) Zimmerman, MN, Tom
’75 (Sharon), Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Susan ’76 (Phil)
Muenster, Waupaca, WI, and Mary Chris ’80 (Brian)
Koback, Stevens Point, WI. Edmund and Margie have
13 grandchildren including Mary Margaret “Mmers”
’98 (Carl) Cisewski, Stevens Point, WI, and nine greatgrandchildren.
Brian Porter ‘77 died suddenly on December 26, 2011,
at the age of 53. Brian was part of the 1974 State Baseball
Championship Team which was later recognized by the
Pacelli Athletic Hall of Fame. Brian is survived by two
sons, Brandon, Oswego, IL, and Ryan, Milwaukee, WI,
and siblings Susie Gruba, GA, Debbie, CA, and Sharon,
Tommy (Tammy) and Jody, all of Stevens Point, WI.
Sandra J. Retzki died unexpectedly on January 6, 2012,
at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband of 49
years, Leo, Amherst, WI, and their children Steve ’82
(Sandy Lepak ’82), Custer, WI, Mike ’83 (Gail), Amherst,
WI, Dan ’87 (Drea Davisson), Appleton, WI, and David
’89, Spring Green, WI. She is further survived by eight
grandchildren including Kyle ’08, and Calvin ’09, Custer,
WI, nick ’07 and Cody ’09, Amherst, WI.

Benedict Schulist, passed away at the age of 88 on June
18, 2012. Benedict once worked at Pacelli High School.
His wife, Gertrude, of 57 years survives him in Stevens
Point, WI, as well as his children Jerry ’74 (Ruth Olson),
Iola, WI, Judy ’77 (Bill) nantell, Stevens Point, WI and
Jayne ’79 (George ’79) Matykowski, Sun Prairie, WI, seven
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Benedict is
also survived by his brothers, Tony (Rita), Stevens Point,
WI, Joseph (Joan), California, and sisters Patricia (Antone)
Dobrauc, Kansas City, KS, Mary (Edwin) Gabor, Bevent,
WI, Sister Patrice ’52 and Harriet ‘57 (Francis) Wysocki,
both of Custer, WI. He is preceded in death by one sister
and brother-in-law Ann ’54 and Robert Omernick and one
brother Dominic.
Loretta Simkowski died on May 18, 2012, at the age of
81. Survivors include her second husband of 21 years,
Ernie Simkowski, Stevens Point, WI, her children, Bonita
’68 (James) Kopchinski, Beldenville, WI, Tammy ’81
(William) Singer, Stevens Point, WI, Todd ’86 (Desiree),
Custer, WI, and son-in-law David Krutza, Stevens Point,
WI. She is further survived by eight grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her first
husband, Chet Laska in 1988, daughter Catherine (Laska)
’78 Krutza, and step-daughter Bonnie ‘69 Warzinik.
Bernice (Burant) Skibba ’44 died on February 21, 2012,
at the age of 86. Survivors include children Kathy (Harry)
Ehr, Barbara (David) Kurszewski and Arthur (Lisa), all of
Custer, WI, Robert (Marcia), Amherst Junction, WI, Paul
and William (Mary), Rosholt, WI, Kristeen (Tom) Carne and
Peter (Rebecca), Stevens Point, WI, and 15 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren. Further surviving Bernice are
her siblings Florence (Dennis) Simonis, Rosholt, WI, Janet
’55 (Burant) Chojnacki, Stevens Point, WI, and Nick Burant,
Rosholt, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband
Claude in 2000, as well as her daughter, Mary and infant
son David.
Lucille (Miller) Slicker ’58, passed away on February 24,
2012, after a courageous battle against cancer at the age of
72. She is survived by three children, Steven (Lori), David
(Jennifer), both of Mequon, WI, and Sarah (Daniel) Peterson,
Whispering Pines, NC, and six grandchildren. Lucille is
further survived by her sisters, Evelyn Haskey ’45, West
Bend, WI, Rita Klicinski ’52, Marshfield, WI, Mary Zinda
’59, Stevens Point, WI, and one brother Raymond (Debbie)
Miller, Middleburg, IN. Lucille is preceded in death by her
husband of 45 years, Russ F. Slicker, brothers Laurence and
Eugene and a sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Glodowski ’53.
Martha M. Stoltz passed away on May 18, 2012, at the age
of 90. She is survived by three children, Lee (Kathleen)
Ligenza, Mary Lou (Ligenza) ’65 (Fred) Jaworski, nancy
(Stoltz) ’76 (Larry) Zywicki. Martha is further survived
by her stepsons Robert (Rosalia) and Maurice (Rose
Walashek ‘64), Stevens Point, WI, 14 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first
husband, Bruno Ligenza in 1949 and second husband of 42
years, Edward, in 1994, as well as her stepson and daughterin-law
Jerome and Henrietta.
Elizabeth “Liz” (Schulist) Sybrandt ’77, passed away
at the age of 53 on January 13, 2012, in Montana. She
is survived by her husband of 26 years, Kirk and son,
Christian, Florence, MT. She is further survived by siblings
Bernadette ’78 (Gregory) igl, Elkhorn, WI, Roseanne ’72
(David) Fletcher, Lucy ’82 (Jerry) Ferkey, both of Stevens
Point, WI, Dorothy ’78, Janesville, WI, Donna ‘79 (David
’79) Sevenich, Johnston, IA, Therese Kort ’81, Sun Prairie,
WI, and one brother Michael ’84 (Patricia), Custer, WI.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her brother-in-law,
Timothy Kort ’81.
Joseph “Joey” Trezbiatowski ’10, passed away on April
29, 2012, at the age of 19 as a result of an automobile
accident. Joey is survived by his parents, Norb and Becky
Trzebiatowski, brothers Max ’08 and Philip, all of Stevens
Point, WI. He is further survived by his grandparents Lavern
(Kowalski) ’51 and William Trzebiatowski, Amherst, WI,
and Loretta Marciniak, Plover, WI.
Marilyn Van Order, 80, died on December 17, 2011. She
is survived by her children Gale ‘72 (Kim ’72) Chartier,
Middleton, WI, Jill ’73 (John) Gates, Racine, WI, Lisa ’82
(Paul) Tokatlidis, Melbourne, Australia, Holly ’93 (Craig)
Becker, Taylors, SC, Dean ’74, Stevens Point, WI, Todd ‘80
(Marilyn), La Crosse, WI, and Scott ‘89 (Dayna), Parker,
CO. She is further survived by 17 grandchildren including
Elizabeth ’07, Sarah ’10 and Kathryn’ 10, all of Stevens
Point, WI. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert
in 2009 and daughter Heidi in 1980.
Edwin E. Wiza passed away on February 20, 2012, at the
age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dolores
(Bronk) ’48, Stevens Point, WI, and five children, Christine
(Tom) Clinton, Amherst, WI, Betty (Robert) Kirsch, and
Michael (Sherry) Wiza, both of Stevens Point, WI, Kathy
(Nels) Lea, Caddot, WI, Randal (Gail), Libbey, MT, and eight
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Ernest A. Wyhuske passed away on March 25, 2012, at the
age of 87. He is survived by his spouse, Loretta, Stevens
Point, WI, of 62 years of marriage. The Wyhuske Family
was very active in Pacelli High School. Ernest was a past
treasurer for the Pacelli High School Athletic Association
and assisted for many years in preparation for Panacea,
as well as chaperoning many athletic events. Survivors in
addition to his wife include children Claire ’70, Madison,
WI, Debra ’76 Hofmeister, Stevens Point, WI, and daughterin-law
Mary Jo (Bob ’79) Choudoir, Custer, WI, as well as
three grandchildren. Ernest is further survived by a brother,
Florian (Grace Pehowski ’46), Stevens Point, WI, and a
sister Florence Glodoski, TN. He is preceded in death by
his beloved son, nicholas ’74, and son-in-law, Kurt.
Richard (Dick) Zagrzebski passed away on April 8, 2012,
at the age of 73. Richard lived in Arbor Vitae, WI, with his
wife of 53 years, virginia ’58 (Zalewski). He is survived
by his wife and seven sons, Rick (Brianna), Arroyo Grande,
CA, Gary (Jean), Mosinee, WI, Tom (Charlene), Rudolph,
WI, Mike (Peggy) Grand Junction, CO, Mark (Melissa)
Marcellus, MI, Bob (Tanya) and Troy (Crisi), both of Stevens
Point, WI, and his daughter Nanci Spires, Bonita Springs,
FL. Richard is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. Siblings surviving Richard include
brothers, Edwin Jr. (Jeanette), Schofield, WI, Ralph (Rita ’63
niespodziani), Wausau, WI, Theodore ’67 (Janice) Telford,
TN, and sisters Marilyn ’58 (William) Heilman, Richland,
WA, Margaret ’60 (Casimir) Bernas, Stevens Point, WI and
Linda ’71 Kight, Belle Plaine, MN.
Peter Zarecki died on January 15, 2012, at the age of 78.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Adrieann (Raflik)
’56, Junction City, WI, and children Michael (Susan), Robert
(Jessica Wroblewski), Sandra (Randy) Thompson, Laureen
(Ron) Mayek, and Kariann, all of Junction City, WI, as
well as Cindy (Bob) Brill, Stevens Point, WI, and Barbara
(Bruce) Sondelski, Mosinee, WI, and 23 grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one
daughter, Kathleen.
Henry Zimmerman passed away on April 24, 2012, at the
age of 98. Henry is survived by his children, Dean ’65,
Elkhart Lake, WI, Rose ’66 (Michael) Ford, St. Cloud, MN,
Henry ’75 (Susan), Franklin, WI, and daughter-in-law
Karen, Appleton, WI, six grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his wife Joan
in 2010, and three sons, Greg ’68, Robert ’71, Patrick, and
daughter-in-law Barb.
Helen (Platta) Zoromski, ’31, passed away at the age of 97
on January 11, 2012. Helen is survived by her husband of
69 years, William, Custer, WI, their son, David ’65 (Jeanne
Pfeifer ’67), Mt. Horeb, WI, and their daughter Diane ’64
(Pete ’65) Wottreng, Rochester, MN, five grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
Alumni News
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A L U M N I
S P O T L I G H T
Abbie Betinis
Abbie Betinis, the valedictorian of the Class of 1997, who shared her many
musical talents during her high school years, has expanded with incredible
accomplishments as a famous composer. Her music is being performed all
across the country.
Abbie’s catalog includes over fifty commissioned works inspired by
ancient and modern texts to inspire greater cultural literacy and exchange.
As a language enthusiast, she has set texts in English, Gaelic, ancient Greek,
Latin, Norwegian, medieval Persian, Spanish, Tang-era Chinese and gibberish.
Her text setting is described as “imaginative and sensitive” as she pushes
performers to explore extended vocal techniques.
In 2011, NPR Music and New York’s WQXR Public Radio listed Abbie
in the top 100 Composers Under 40. She has been honored with numerous
awards for her work. Minnesota Public Radio has partnered with American
Public Media to record and premier Abbie’s annual Christmas Carol to
an estimated audience of 800,000 listeners each year. Abbie’s music is
represented on 25 commercially-available recordings. In 2006, she founded
the Abbie Betinis Music Co., which distributes her sheet music internationally.
Abbie earned a B.A. in music with a linguistics concentration from St. Olaf
College, and M.A. in music composition from the University of Minnesota.
She has also done post-graduate work on scholarship from the European
American Musical Alliance in Paris, France.
Abbie currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she is adjunct
professor of composition at Concordia University and Composer-in-Resident
for The Schubert Club. Abbie is also an inspiration as a three-time cancer
survivor.
Abbie recently visited her hometown to feature her exquisite work. In
April, The Monteverdi Chorale’s performance included the world premier of
her composition, The Waking, which is a new work that she commissioned
especially for this event. While in Stevens Point she was able to give
presentations to the LIFE program at UW-Stevens Point, where she defined the
process behind commissioning, composing and performing a new piece of
music.
At Pacelli, Abbie was active in the marching band, pep band (playing flute
and euphonium), the concert, swing and chamber choirs (singing alto). She
also was involved in forensics, peer helpers, was the editor of “Highlights”
(student newspaper), worked in the tutoring lab as well as appearing in a
number of theater and musical theater productions.
Abbie credit’s her successes to many people at Pacelli, including Kelly
Kunst, Choir; Michael Daehn, Drama; Guy Gehrman, English; and Katy Riley,
Librarian and Student Newspaper Moderator. Abbie acknowledges them for
“pushing me to think beyond the classroom, to connect life and art, and for
insisting that I could do anything I set my heart on.” s
you can find more information about Abbie on her website
www.abbiebetinis.com. We wish Abbie continued success and
congratulate her on these wonderful achievements!

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Alumni News
Class of ‘66 Celebrates
The Maria and Pacelli Class of 1966 held their 45th Reunion
on July 22 and 23, 2011. Friday evening festivities began at
Opi Five Star Lanes, Plover. Alumni gathered for Saturday’s
reunion at the Pfiffner Pioneer Park Lodge, Stevens Point.
Lots of laughter and good times were shared!
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PHOTO 1: Kathy (Kobishop) Willkom and nancy (Weisbrod) Willhelm. PHOTO 2: Judy (Winecki) Moyer
and Mary (Scheider) Barz. PHOTO 3: Judy (McCann) Opiola, Joanne (Fix) Houlihan and Mary Ann Laszewski.
PHOTO 4: Barry and Marge (Krutza ‘68) Fecteau, Carol (Worzella) Church and Marilyn (Metke) Groshek.
PHOTO 5: Bill Thauer and John nolan. PHOTO 6: Grill Masters John nolan and norm Groshek.
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UPCOMinG REUniOnS
Class of 1962, 50th Class Reunion
The Golden Reunion will be held the weekend of July 27th
- 28th. Friday evening we will meet at the Best Western
Hotel & Convention Center, Plover, for a get together.
Saturday we will enjoy food by Rockman’s Catering and
60’s music at the Best Western Hotel & Convention Center,
Plover. Registration is at 5:30 pm. If you need hotel
lodging, Best Western is providing guest room rates if you
tell them you are part of the 50th Class Reunion. Friday
evening will cost $10/person and Saturday’s reunion is $40/
person. We are also creating a Class of ’62 reunion book
you can purchase for $10. If you cannot make it to the
reunion, contact us if you’d like to purchase a reunion
book. For more information, visit our Facebook page
‘Maria Pacelli Class of 62’ or contact Marilu Daniels at
mariludan60@gmail.com or Mary Worzalla at maryworzalla@
charter.net.
We are still looking for the following people: Donna
Beisner, Dan Carver, Al Dasnto, Carolyn (Winkler)
DenDekker, Steve Glynn, Raymond Jelinski, Mary (Wallock)
Kuklinski, Mary Jane (Kurzinski) Ladron, Pat (Kozak)
McCormack, Judith (Zblewski) Mercer, Delores (Turzinski)
Miller, Stanley Trzachowski, Br. John Wozniak, and Ron
Zurawski.
Class of 1972, 40th Class Reunion
The reunion will be held on Friday and saturday, July
27 and 28, 2012. Friday is “meet & greet” day at Graffiti’s,
on the Square, downtown Stevens Point. Saturday’s
reunion is held at the Sky Club, Plover, with cocktails,
dinner and dancing. For more information contact
Janet (Menzel) Jurgella at janetjurgella@yahoo.com or
Ron Jurgella at jurg@charter.net
Class of 1977, 35th Class Reunion
The reunion will be held on saturday, July 28, 2012 at
7 pm at Club 10, 1602 County Road HH W, Stevens Point.
We will join with SPASH in celebrating our reunion with
entertainment, pizza buffet, cash bar and a bonfire. $10
entrance fee can be paid at the door. For more information,
contact Sue (Jerzak) Schwab at pschwab5848@charter.net
Class of 1982, 30th Class Reunion
The reunion is set for saturday, August 4, 2012, from
5 - 11 pm. The celebration is hosted by Mark & Jane
(Brilowski) Elliott, 1436 Oxbow Rd, Stevens Point. Buffet
dinner served 6 - 7:30 pm. Cost is $25 per person, RSVP
by July 21, 2012. Contact Ann (Golla) Raflik at (715) 344-7372
or e-mail 4rafs@sbcglobal.net or Sandy (Lepak) Retzki
at (715) 592-4223 or e-mail sretzki@wi-net.com
Class of 1983, 30th Class Reunion
Hey Class of ‘83…are you ready to celebrate our 30th year
reunion? We are looking for suggestions to planning the
reunion. Please e-mail Tony Patton at tpatton64@gmail.com
with your ideas.

Europe
SPRING BREAK
I t is not uncommon, and
sometimes required, for students
to study abroad through their
accredited college. Pacelli has
offered a boost to this opportunity
for many years for both students
and the families that accompany
them on their Europe Trips held
during spring break.
When Marian Trzebiatowski
(Madame Trebs) started teaching French in 1999,
she presented the idea of a nine-day tour to Paris,
Versailles and the Loire Valley. On that first trip, 15
students and three adults joined her. Since then she
has organized many other trips approximately every
two to three years, collaborating with Anne Rogalski,
and the success has grown to as many as 80 people
traveling and using three tour buses.
The groups have explored much
of Western Europe, traveling to
London, France, Spain, Germany,
Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Monaco,
and Portugal. The traveling will
never become redundant for Marian
Trzebiatowski. She remarks, “One
of the most inspiring things for me
to see is that after taking a Spring
Break trip with Pacelli, many alum
later tour Europe on their own or
study abroad.”
Jon Mallek ’09 found many benefits to exploring
Europe while in high school. “Having already
traveled to Paris with Pacelli in high school, I was
able to see that it is, in fact, possible to navigate
through a country that doesn’t speak English as a
first language. When the time came to decide where
to study abroad in France, I had the option of an all-
English American university in the south or an all-
French, full immersion university in the north. With
the confidence I gained on the Pacelli trip traveling
through with only limited high school level French,
I knew that I could handle the full immersion
university and I haven’t regretted it since!”
The price of the trip includes ground
transportation, flights, hotels, dinners and tours.
Many times entire families have come together and
experienced an awesome trip with many amazing
sites shared as a family. As one parent commented,
“The package of the trip was very cost effective. We
Marian Trzebiatowski
‘Madam Trebs’
would never have
been able to travel
like this on our
own.”
Another
benefit in
experiencing the
trip abroad is that
the students get a
taste of the lifestyle
which intrigues
them to study abroad when they are in college.
One parent noted that because their son was able
to see how everyday life is in Paris, he was more
comfortable when he traveled abroad in college.
He knew how to use the subways and get around in
Paris because of his experience on the Europe trip.
Parents also experience an educational trip.
Commenting about the trip with her daughter, Liz
Blonigen said, “It is neat to connect things
happening oversees with the events you hear
on the news. On our trip, we saw first hand
the protests going on in Athens, Greece and
it had a much greater impact to me by being
there.”
The next trip is scheduled from March
20-28, 2013. The group begins in Paris for
three days, as they visit places like the Louvre,
Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame Cathedral,
Montmartre, the Arc de Triomphe, and of
course the Eiffel Tower. After an overnight
train to Italy, they will tour the cities of Verona,
Balzano, the Dolomite Mountains, and end the trip
in Venice. A full time, multilingual, professional tour
guide accompanies the group to France and Italy.
Only a few spots are open yet for the trip, which will
be taking about 30 people in 2013.
Many Pacelli alumni can attest to a great
experience and many memories from the Europe
Trip, and cherish the fun they had there with family
and friends. As one of the coordinators, Anne
Rogalski recalls, “When I think back on the trips,
so many memories of amazing people, places, and
events come to mind, such as being within a few
feet of Pope John Paul II and hearing him welcome
Pacelli High School to the Vatican, and watching
the Familia Sagrada in Barcelona evolve over visits
(construction began in the 1880s).” s
GROUP PHOTO ABOVE. BOTTOM ROW: Carly Dickmann, Stephanie Johnson, Vicki Mallek, Toni Johnson,
Abby Mallek. MIDDLE ROW: Suzie Trzebiatowski, Laura Lazinski, Brandon Flugaur, Zac Beggs, Andrew St. Maurice.
BACK ROW: Zac Thome, Cal Wysocki, Marian Trzebiatowski, Robert Meronk, Dave Ringberg, Kyle Corrigan.
Pacelli & Alumni News
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PACELLI
EUROPEAN
TOUR
by Tyler Kruzicki, ‘03
Ever since my first experience traveling in
Europe (Pacelli European Tour 2002), I seem to have
caught what one might call, the ‘expat bug’. After being
immersed into the rich cultural and linguistic pool
during my travels abroad with Pacelli High School, I
cannot seem to get enough of living abroad and making
new discoveries every day.
During my Undergraduate studies, I was presented
with the wonderful opportunity to study abroad for a
year in the dream-like city of Aix-en-Provence in the
South of France. Following this academic school year, I
traveled to the city of Las Palmas (the largest city of Gran
Canaria, one of the 7 Spanish islands located near the
coast of Southern Morocco) where I studied Spanish
and traveled around the island for 3 months.
After returning stateside to finish my Undergraduate
studies at the University of Madison-Wisconsin, I
decided to embark on an entirely different voyage to
Seoul, South Korea. In cooperation with UW-Madison,
I taught in the public school system as an Elementary
school English teacher for two years. This experience
opened my eyes even wider and developed a newfound
love for Asian languages and cultures. Ever since, I have
maintained my Korean language skills and am currently
recording for a Korean language textbook DVD for
French speakers.
I am currently living in Lyon, France and have
simultaneously completed my Master’s degree in
Foreign Language Education and ICT (Information and
Communications Technology) for teaching and my
first year as a language TA teaching translation at the
University of Lyon 2. Recently offered a promotion to
become a Junior Lecturer of Foreign Languages, I plan
on fulfilling my two-year contract while considering
the possibility of pursuing doctoral studies in the near
future.
Needless to say, this incredible experience offered
by Pacelli High School (and the never-ending motivation
and positivity of Madame Trebs) has changed my life
for good. It’s nearly impossible to imagine what my
life would have become had I never been presented
with such a wonderful opportunity to discover new
cultures and languages. An opportunity that should
continue existing and that will become increasingly
more important as the world enters into a further state
of globalization. s

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Winter Sports
HigHligHtS
BOyS BASKETBALL:
• Brad Rutta returns as Head Coach to the Pacelli Boys
Basketball Program
• Assistant Coaches: Matt Klawitter, Matt Webster
• 2nd place in CWC with a 10-4 record
• 17-8 overall record
GiRLS BASKETBALL:
• Todd Rice ‘81 becomes the new Head Coach
• Assistant Coaches: Beth Boden ‘04, Alisa Damitz,
Todd Kuckkahn, Robyn Bunk
• Tied for 7th Place in CWC
• 6-18 overall record
BOyS HOCKEy:
• Rusty Mitch ’76, Head Coach
• Assistant Coaches: Brian Winquist and Chris Tudor
• 12-10 overall record
GIRLS HOCKEY:
• Point-Rapids Red Panthers is a co-op Girls’ Hockey Team
with players from SPASH, Pacelli, Ben Franklin Junior
High, PJ Jacobs Junior High, Lincoln High School, and
Assumption High School.
• Head Coach: Halyie Hupp
• Molly Kuckkahn from Pacelli is rostered on the team
• 1st place in Conference with a 10-2 record
• 12-13-1 overall record
WRESTLinG:
• Mike Suchocki ‘99, Head Coach
• Kevin Suchocki ‘93, Assistant Coach
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Pacelli News
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Spring Sports
HigHligHtS
SOFTBALL:
• WIAA Division 3 State Championship Team, beating
Poynette Pumas 8-3 (last year lost to Poynette Pumas in the
title game 4-0)
• 2nd State Championship since 2000
• Ann Molski, Head Coach
• Assistant Coaches: Beth Boden ‘04, Tom Kujawski ‘65,
Kelly Shields, Cassie Krumm, Megan Pehler
• Anna Lensmire Conference Player of the Year
• 13-1 Conference and CWC-8 Champions,
Regional Champions
• 23-3 overall record
BASEBALL:
• Head Coach: Wayne Sankey
• Assistant Coaches: Kermit Wallin, John Raflik ‘83,
Nick Nalbach ‘10
• Derek Kawlewski, Senior, Conference Player of the Year
• 11-3 Conference, CWC-8 Champions, Regional Champions
• 20-10 overall record
GOLF:
• Head Coach: Brian Winquist
• Assistant Coach: Jeff Bushman
• 2nd Place Conference
• Regional Champions
• Senior Steven Maes is Conference, Regional, and Sectional
Champion. Steven finished tied for 6th at the State Meet.
TRACK & FiELD:
• Head Coach: Eugene Trzebiatowski
• Assistant Coaches: Matt Sonnenberg, Laura Cook,
Noah Uttecht
• Boys: 4th at CWC Championships
• Girls: 7th at CWC Championships
BOyS TEnniS:
• New Head Coach: Michael DeBot ‘85
• Assistant Coach: Joyce Krusa
• Sectional Champions
• Advanced to Team State
• Seniors Mac DeBot and Joseph Wirtz advance to
Individual State
• Mac DeBot finished in the top 8 at the State Meet
DAnCE TEAM:
• Head Coach: Tricia (Woyak) Cashin, ‘03
• 1st Place Regionals
• 4th Place at State Meet
• 3rd Place in Jazz at Nationals
• 4th Place in Poms at Nationals

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MARK yOUR
CALEnDARS! Panacea 2012
September 7, 8 and 9th at Pacelli High School.
With the help of hundreds
of volunteers, the 38th Annual Panacea
promises to be a fun event for the entire
family! This year’s Panacea will be
held September 7, 8, and 9, 2012 at
Pacelli High School. Like year’s past,
we invite friends and families to come
and support our biggest fundraiser for
the SPACS system!
Friday starts with our famous
Fish Fry, served from 4:30 - 7:30
pm. Carry-out is available as well as a
children’s alternate menu. Saturday’s
Pork Sandwiches will be served
from 4 pm - 7 pm. Stop for a snack
or a meal in the outdoor food garden
anytime during Panacea weekend too.
This year Panacea will offer new
exciting entertainment presented by
Juggle This! & James David, Magician.
“Magic & Meyham” stage shows will
be Friday at 6 and 8:30 pm and on
Saturday at 3 and 7 pm under the big
tent. As comedians and entertainers
who have been performing all around
country, the group will be engaging
with the crowd both during and after
the stage shows. It promises to be a
great time. Enjoy your favorite music
and be prepared to share in some
laughter and fun.
On Saturday, enjoy the very
popular Panacea Idol from 12 noon -
2 pm. This year winners will be chosen
by a ‘crowd-pleaser’ vote. Panacea
Idol will accept up to 20 registrants
to showcase their musical talents.
Whether performing or watching, plan
on being awestruck at this event!
Sunday’s Polka Pow-Wow
features Paper City Sounds from 11
am - 1 pm. From 1 - 3:30 pm, enjoy
the sounds of Norm Dombrowski
& The Happy Notes. The New Jolly
Swiss Boys will play from 3:30 - 5:30
pm. The dance floor will be ready for
you!
Sunday’s Super Bingo will award
$2,000. Bingo begins at 2 pm in the
air conditioned FACC.
Following Bingo, the Panacea
Major Raffle will pull the winner
of the 2012 Toyota Camry SE and
the winners of the cash raffle at
approximately 5:30 pm.
So much to enjoy! Carnival rides
for the kids are available all weekend,
with wristband days on Saturday and
Sunday, 12 - 4 pm. Wristbands cost
$15 and will get you unlimited rides
during those hours.
Stroll through the school and
support your favorite booths, like
the Spirit Shoppe, Money Tree, Pull
Tabs, Cherry Tree, Kiddyland, the Ice
Cream & Pizza Shoppe, Mini-Raffle
and the Basket Raffles featuring a large
variety of baskets that were created by
SPACS families and staff. Caricatures
by Bernie Tennis are always enjoyable
to see. And don’t forget to treat yourself
to great food – both in and out of the
school!
The Silent Auction will not
disappoint the crowds who can bid
on fabulous items from celebrity
autographs, sports tickets, trips, over
200 different gift certificates from area
businesses, camping gear, household
goods, sports items, unique one-of-akind
art, outdoor and indoor furniture
and so much more! Hours this year
are Friday 5 - 7 pm and Saturday 11 am
- 9 pm. Sunday opens at 11 am and
closing will be from 2 - 3 pm.
Panacea has new hours this year.
We will close on Friday and Saturday
at 10 pm. Sunday’s festivities will
start at 11 am. Free shuttle service,
provided by Courtesy Cab, is provided
every ½ hour starting at the city lot
north of Chase Bank, Stevens Point.
The shuttle leaves Pacelli every 15 and
45 minutes after the hour. It’s very
convenient with no parking hassles.
We thank Klasinski Clinic, who will
once again provide First Aid for
Panacea 2012.
We invite our entire community of
parents, past parents, faculty, alumni
and friends to join us at Pacelli High
School and take part in a great event to
benefit the Stevens Point Area Catholic
Schools. s