We are called by Jesus Christ to educate young people, in the Catholic tradition, to lead successful, faith-filled lives.
Administration
Jonathan Birdsong
Greg Leib
Pam Schumacher
Jean Smith Faculty
BoardofTrustees
Jeffrey Jones
Kevin Pesko
SchoolBoard Officers
IJ Siekmann - President
Benjamin Hoffmann - Vice President
Claire Hatch - Secretary
Tom Ysursa - Attorney
At-Large Members
Kevin Bouse
Julie Gilliland
Ann Hug
Victoria Jansen
Adnan Al-Amami Jim Baur
John Bouc
Doug Boyer
Dolores Boyle
Jake Campbell
Catherine Cease-Flores
Mike Dori
Dave Fahrner
Gabbie Flanigan
Austin Frazier
Tim Gillum
Christy Gundlach
Elaine Laws
Brice Miller
Kenny Nance
Ken Powers
Jeff Redman
Emma Riley
Anna Satterfield
Jake Schlich
Pat Sherbert
Michael Stevens
Greta Stock
Bradley Wheeler
Roxanne Wilson Dave Woesthaus
Staff
Byron Gettis
Brendan Karwoski
Susan Morford
Shawn Murphy
Reeta Piirala-Skoglund
Kathy Quirk
Beth Regensberger
Patty Tepen
Sue Willard
Justin Williamson
Kathy Wuller
2023-2024 FINANCIALOVERVIEW
$ 2,565,007 $ 381,000
WELCOME
$ 2,680,000
1,359,989 Total Revenue: $ 4,305,996 OperatingExpenses Salaries and Benefits
195,372
699,000
Expenses: $ 3,574,372
I am both excited and proud of the many accomplishments that happened at Althoff Catholic High School throughout this past year. It is because of the dedication and commitment of our students, families, faculty, staff, and our many supporters that these accomplishments were made possible. We aim to know every student’s goals and needs, and to create an atmosphere that best prepares them to meet the challenges they face both today and tomorrow.
In an effort to be good stewards of what so many others have graciously given us, we place volunteerism at the heart of most of our decisions. Students learn the practical significance of serving others by working with organizations like St. Vincent de Paul, volunteering on the soup bus, working with area youth, and through the service projects that are required in all of our theology classes. These experiences are essential for students to learn first-hand the impact of their acts of kindness.
Annual Giving FY 23-24
94,851 $ 31,000
83,973 $ 87,000 $ 35,174 $ 10,125
Althoff Catholic High School and our extended community is devoted to serving our students, their families, and others. We strive to be the example that Jesus taught us to be, and to be a positive light in our world. However, our efforts would not be realized and our mission would not be fulfilled without the help of our supporters and donors. Together, we are having an immediate impact on our surrounding community and also raising young men and women who will hopefully continue to make a positive impact on their communities throughout their lives.
Thank you for joining us in this important mission and thank you for your ongoing support of Althoff Catholic High School.
Sincerely and Prayerfully, JonathanBirdsong
Jonathan Birdsong
Engaging theSPIRIT
LessonsLearnedonRetreat
An 11th-grade girl who just before was tip-toeing carefully alongside a muddy little stream now found herself in it and dripping with muddy water from shoes to hip. Within moments, two male classmates were at her side to help her up. Other friends began brushing her off, removing any excess mud. The other 30+ students and a few teachers (following an initial gasp) shared a collective laugh, including the now muddy girl who laughed harder than the rest. Before the whole group resumed the hike, another classmate (who hardly knew this girl until earlier that day) gave up her hoodie so the muddy girl could keep warm.
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You see, only hours earlier, none of these interactions would have seemed possible, much less between so many classmates who didn’t know each other quite as well when this day began. But this was the first day of Junior Retreat, which means half of the junior class had driven 2+ hours from Belleville to encounter God, connect, and learn more about themselves.
Thus, by the time of the “mud puddle” incident, a morning spent laughing and sharing life stories had already created bonds. The tumble into the muddy water (which has occurred in many versions during retreats!) followed by the instant support by her classmates on this retreat is just one snapshot of how so many students learn more deeply and richly what it means to be an Althoff Crusader, to be a child of God, to be part of a “family” that last decades longer than the four years spent in our halls.
The Parents and Friends Club supports Althoff in a variety of ways. One of the loudest is a night of Rock and Roll Music Trivia. The night is Parents and Friends Club's largest fundraiser each year, allowing them to select special projects yearly, like updating the concession stand or new coats of paint to better the student experience. From Air Guitars and 80's dance competitions to trivia about which rock song was the theme song of Friends, it is a night of laughs, mental recall, and fun for all.
SpecialEvents Music Trivia Food Truck Fun
Who doesn't like Tacos and BBQ?
Last year, Althoff hosted two food trucks on campus, Beast BBQ and The Taco Shack. The purpose of these days was to raise awareness, bring new people on campus, and raise a little money for Althoff. Judging by the constant lines at each of the food trucks, both food trucks succeded in raising awareness about Althoff and bringing new people onto campus. Plus, the donations from the food trucks helped continue Althoff's mission to educate students in the Catholic tradition.
SpecialEvents
GlennSchottGolfTournament
Every year, numerous scholarships support Althoff students; this year, ten students were awarded the Glenn Schott Scholarship. The generosity of participants in the Glenn Schott Golf Tournament makes this scholarship possible for these deserving students. This past May, a full roster of golfers enjoyed wonderful weather, fantastic golf, and cherished friendships.
GloBingo
Glo Bingo was a night to remember, a night of music, black light, and bingo. For some, it was a night reliving the days of blacklight parties, for others a retro experience. For everyone, it was a night of fun that raised tens of thousands of dollars for Althoff Athletics
CrusaderGolfClassic
32 Teams teed off to help raise funds for Altoff at St Clair Country Club last September. Beautiful weather, great friends and "good" golf were the day's themes. Held annually, this eve raises nearly $40,000 each year to fund Catholic Education at Althoff.
Serving theSoul
At Althoff, we take our mission statement seriously"Rooted in Jesus Christ and Catholic values, we aspire to achieve our personal best in all we do." It's not just about learning in the classroom, but also about taking that knowledge and putting it into action in the world around us.
By serving others, we become true examples of the teachings of Jesus and Catholic values.
Our students have been busy living out this mission through various acts of service. Some took a trip to Springfield to advocate for educational opportunities and access to school choice for low-income students. Others rallied together, raising money and showing support for a classmate suffering a medical illness. They spent time helping those experiencing homelessness, serving meals and listening, being a friend to some often forgotten by society.
But perhaps one of the most impactful experiences for our seniors is the Senior Service Project. For two weeks, they immerse themselves in the community, educating children, befriending seniors, and serving those less fortunate Experiences that last a lifetime.
Why do we do all this? Because we believe that to truly achieve our personal best and embody Catholic values, we must follow in the footsteps of Jesus and serve others
About 10 years ago I lost 2 family members in a 6 month span. The students, their families, and our staff walked with me on that journey, and I did not feel alone. Whether it was providing me with meals, helping with arrangements, singing at the funerals, filling in for me when I couldn’t be in classes -the Althoff community impacted greatly on how I was able to find my way through those times, and I will forever be grateful to have had that support
WhathasbeenyourmostfulfillingmomentatAlthoff?
In 2006 our Show Choir Crusader Innovations brought home all the awards from the Quincy Showcase-I remember our name being called for First Place, and then just sliding down my seat onto the floor of the auditorium in gratitude that all our hard work had paid off. That was also the year our Speech team made it to State for the first time… being able to work with all of those students in the classroom and on stage at rehearsals has been my biggest joy- not just in that winning year, but every year. I love having been able to share my love of literature and writing and also sharing my avocation of theatre arts with all the students I’ve had all these years.
ElaineLaws
Class of 1978 Assumption
Teacher
Teaching at Althoff for 32 years
What do you see as the greatest impact of an education at Althoff?
Jesus is inside. He is here hanging out with us in the hallways and classrooms. We can talk about Him and his Father and the Spirit in most every lesson being taught at any time of day. We are different people because of this opportunity. This doesn’t get to happen in other schools. In the classroom, on the stage, on the field, on the court, or even in the stands we are a family in Christs love - a Crusader is a person who works hard or campaigns forcefully for a cause. I believe I am part of an institution working hard for the cause of Catholic Education in our community and all of our students know - no matter how long they attended school here - once a Crusader always a Crusader. Everyone knows this place is special and that is its impact
2023-24 Student Highlights
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Celebrating 60 in Style
In March, over 300 alumni, friends, and family came together to celebrate the start of Althoff's 60th year. For those 60 years, Althoff has stood on the West-end of Belleville as a beacon of education and faith in our community. The night, a celebration of the Crusader Spirit found in each alumnus, student, parent, and supporter, brought together generations of Crusaders. From members of the Class of 1965 honoring one of their own to saluting the exceptional contributions of the Orlet Family to the students volunteering at the event, it was a night highlighting the Althoff community.
The night culminated with an auction raising significant funds supporting Catholic education at Althoff.
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MonthlyGiving
Increase Your Impact with a Recurring Annual Fund Gift. Gifts are securely processed online at the frequency of your choosing - weekly, monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually.
$83.33/ month = $1,000/year
$41.66/month = $500/year
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$62.50/month = $750/year
$20.83/month = $250/year
Double your impact! Some employers match monetary gifts, ACA donations or volunteer hours, increasing the value of employees’ gifts. Does your employer offer matching gifts? Althoff Advancement can help you with matching gift opportunities.
IRAGiving
With an IRA qualified charitable distribution (QCD), also known as an IRA charitable rollover, individuals may make direct charitable distributions of up to $105,000 from their traditional, rollover, or Roth IRAs without including such distributions in their gross income, if you meet the following requirements:
You must be at least 70 1/2 years of age at the time of the transfer
The funds must pass directly from the donor’s IRA custodian to Althoff
This “qualified charitable distribution” is excluded from your adjusted gross income.
PlannedGiving
A planned gift is a major gift you make to Althoff that is part of your overall financial or estate plan. This can be an outright gift, an income-returning gift, or a gift that is payable when you pass away. Making a planned gift to Althoff is a wonderful way to leave a lasting record of your values and beliefs.
With a planned gift, you increase your impact by leaving a legacy that ensures Althoff is an enduring institution and can forever be a place of growth in faith, knowledge, and leadership.
For more information visit althofcatholic.org/giving or scan the QR code.
OURDONORS
We are humbled by the continued commitment of these friends and alumni. The generous support of our community is critical to sustaining Althoff Catholic High School’s mission, both in the present and for generations to come.
Each year it is only through donors giving to the annual fund that Althoff is able to enrich our students’ experiences in all areas – academically, spiritually, socially, athletically, and artistically. These funds are critical to advancing our mission as a school community. A gift to the Althoff Annual Fund validates your support of our mission and directly impacts the lives of our students.
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Alumni SPOTLIGHT
KevinLisch
Class of 2005
WhatisyourfavoritememoryofyourtimehereatAlthoff?
I think playing basketball and competing every day and the fun atmosphere. The close-knit community you have here at Althoff.
The spiritual aspect the school offers you. Because that puts everything else in perspective if you don’t have that base nothing else seems to make sense. And also, the teachers and their care for the students. they were not just there to tick boxes they have genuine interest in your growth.
It was a lot of fun and a wonderful group of guys. They really embraced me. Australia has a really strong sense of national pride and for this non-born Australian to come into the team and the way they embraced me and the friendships I still have with some of those guys still today was just great. Culturally, it was an eye opener as how much pride they take in their country and how open they were in accepting me as a naturalized Australian.
WhydoyouthinkaCatholiceducationisimportant?
I grew up in a Catholic education from grade school to college and the Catholic foundation that we are teaching our kids is the most important thing they could ever learn.If they are just learning things for the sake of learning it, that doesn’t do anything. But If there is a greater reasoning, which is your faith and glorifying God, I think that is so important and that makes everything make sense.
Once you are part of this close-knit community, you are always a part of it unless you decide not to be. I lived away for 15 years and I come back and it feels like nothing has changed, in a good way. You just pick up where you left off you are always a part of it.
Whatareyoudoingtoday?
I am working as a wealth advisor for a wealth management firm in St Louis. Coaching my son’s 5th grade basketball team and my other son’s 1st grade team. Five kids so family takes up most of my time.
