Red & Gold, Volume 34, Number 3 - Summer 2018 by Mater Dei High School

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COVER: As part of the annual May Day games, members of the junior class participate in tug-of-war. photo by Claire Adler

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The Mater Dei High School Magazine volume 34, number 3: Summer 2018 1300 Harmony Way • Evansville, IN 47720 812.426.2258 • www.materdeiwildcats.com

Mrs. Haton Retires

Class of 2018 Spotlight

Spring Sports Senior Signings

Mapping the Zoo Ave Maria Society

Mater Dei of Giving

School Safety Innovative Teaching Grant

Men’s Club

Bingo Grandparents’ Mass

Outstanding Volunteer Class of ‘66 Reunion

The Four Cornerstones

Nut Club Scholarship

The Other Men’s Club

Joe Gossman Endowment

Retirements & Celebrations

Dance Marathon

Four Generations

Sponsors

in Memoriam

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The Red & Gold is published three times a year by the Mater Dei High School Office of Institutional Advancement, to encourage understanding and support of the mission of Mater Dei High School. Through the Red & Gold, Mater Dei’s 10,000+ alumni, as well as the school’s many friends, continue to strengthen their relationships with each other and become better informed about the many ways Mater Dei strives for excellence through its spiritual, academic and extra-curricular programs.

Red & Gold Staff Editor & Page Designer: Angela St.Clair • astclair@evdio.org Contributors: Jan Barnes Timothy Dickel Shea Reneer Kristine Schroeder Angela St.Clair Photography Contributors: Hi-Lights Student Staff The Message Straub Photography

BY SHEA RENEER, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

In the fall of 1976, Mrs. Debbie Haton entered Mater Dei as a math teacher. As a graduate of Reitz Memorial High School and Indiana State University, Debbie has always been a true Indiana girl at heart. It wasn’t long before students and faculty alike fell in love with Mrs. Haton’s smiling eyes, beautiful laughs, compassionate heart, and her passion for math. Well, maybe some didn’t actually love math that much. What most students might remember most about Mrs. Haton is her love of math. A graded test from her was a true work of math. Each question contained many steps, and Mrs. Haton gave points for each step. She meticulously went through each student’s work, giving points for each step. She took a math problem that may have a wrong answer but found what was right with it. This gave students the guidance and confidence they needed to keep trying. When it came time to calculate quarter and semester grades, Mrs. Haton’s “magic math” gave them the points they needed to be successful. For the past 42 years, students have learned not only the specifics of math but also about life. Sitting in Mrs. Haton’s class, a student might hear stories and learn more about a “teacher’s life.” A little known fact about Mrs. Haton, she never wore the same outfit twice in a school year. This includes jewelry. Students have tried to keep track of her many outfits with no success. Add to her closet of clothes, Mrs. Haton also has a love for motorcycles. Several times in the past, Mrs. Haton has ridden her motorcycle to school on the last day. Priceless. Debbie Haton is not only a teacher of students; she is a teacher of teachers. As the math department chair, Debbie has worked with many new teachers and has guided them, helping each to create a foundation of success. She has taught many how to teach effectively, grade critically, and most of all, how to make students into better people. Thank you, Mrs. Haton, for your years of service to Mater Dei High School. Its students, teachers, administrators, and staff are better people because of you. You leave a lasting legacy of compassion and professionalism.

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LASS OF 2018 VALEDICTORIANS ELAINA BRADLEY, Indiana University – Informatics CLAUDIA DUNCAN, Purdue University – Actuarial Science HALEY ELPERS, University of Evansville – Exercise Science KENDALL HURT, University of Southern Indiana – Business KATHRYN MUENSTERMAN, Washington and Lee Univerity

An athlete must earn 42 points to receive the award. Each athlete earns 2 points for a JV or freshman letter and 5 points for a varsity letter.

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LUKE EPPLER 42 points: 4 varsity letters in soccer, a freshman letter and 3 varsity letters in basketball, a varsity letter in track ADAM WILDEMAN 43 points: a freshman and 3 varsity letters in football, a freshman and 2 JV letters in basketball, 4 varsity letters in baseball ALEXIS PRICE 43 points: 2 JV and 2 varsity letters in soccer, a JV letter in basketball, 2 varsity letters in swimming, a JV and 3 varsity letters in track CLAY NOSKO 48 points: a freshman and 3 varsity letters in football, 3 JV letters and 1 varsity in basketball, 4 varsity letters in track TYLER LUCAS 50 points: 2 varsity letters in cross country, 4 varsity letters in swimming, and 4 varsity letters in track JULES WEINZAPFEL 56 points: 2 varsity letters in football, 4 varsity letters in soccer, a freshman and 3 varsity letters in basketball, 2 JV and a varsity letter in baseball MICHAEL BOOTS 57 points: 4 varsity letters in football, a JV and 3 varsity letters in wrestling, 4 varsity letters in track This year, the yearbook staff chose 24 categories for senior superlatives. Using Google Forms, the senior class nominated and then voted on a male and female classmate to represent each category. Pictures for each category will appear in the yearbook, which will be distributed the first week back to school. Graduates may pick up their books beginning Friday, August 3, unless they paid to have it mailed home. Most Likely to Succeed: Kathryn Muensterman and Ian East Most Involved: Abbey Chapman and Nathan Seiler Most Likely to Brighten Your Day: J.T. Townsend and Emma Douglas Best to Take Home to Mom and Dad: Clay Nosko and Elaina Bradley

GIRLS TENNIS sectional champs 5th consecutive year Doubles Abbey Chapman and Ashley Reine defeated Castle at regionals BOYS GOLF SIAC 4th place; sectionals 4th place Isaac & Elijah Rohleder advanced to semi-state Isaac Rohleder advanced to state GIRLS TRACK SIAC 3rd place; sectionals 4th place Grace McDurmon, 1st at sectionals, regionals in 1600m and advanced to state; Victoria Zigenfus advanced to state in 300m hurdles BOYS TRACK SIAC 2nd place; regionals 7th place Michael Boots advanced to state, earned 5th place in discus SOFTBALL 15-9 BASEBALL 16-15 LACROSSE 9-4; Ranked 15 out of 60 Indiana teams ARCHERY state, 19th out of 35 teams nationals, 119 out of 237 teams worlds, 119 out of 237 Target Competition (10-15 meters) Jonah Kunkler 494 out of 7,458 (top 6%) Jessica Little 752 out 6,689 (top 11%)

SENIOR SIGNINGS MICHAEL BOOTS Track and Field, University of Evansville LUCAS DAUNHAUER Soccer, Kentucky Wesleyan College LUKE EPPLER Soccer, Hanover College HANNAH JULOW Golf, Hanover College HANNAH KISSEL Softball, Eastern Illinois University GRACE MCDURMON Cross Country & Track, Souther Illinois University KAT MUELLER Softball, University of Southern Indiana ADAM WILDEMAN Baseball, University of Southern Indiana

Mapping the

BY SOPHOMORE AUDRIE COLLINS

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Last school year, the Mesker Park Zoo contacted Mater Dei about “drawing” the whole zoo in parts, and art teacher Mr. Sills accepted the challenge. Mr. Sills’ block 7, drafting and computer aided design, participates in the project during 2nd quarter of first semester and will continue it until completion. So far, the class has finished the mapping and drawings for the family garden and main lot. This is the second year of the project, and 18 students were involved. The project teaches the students real world experiences, especially since the students received helped from alumnus Rick Lamble ‘88, a professional landscaper. The class completes multiple tasks: looking at Google Maps for satellite images, measuring during a field trip, writing detailed notes of the structures, learning the names of the plants and trees, talking about the legends that also go on the drawings, sketching the preliminary drawings, taking a second field trip to double check

everything, and producing the final drawings. Helping out in the community and learning how zoo documentation works gave the students a sense of accomplishment for their work. According to junior Macy Nguyen, the hardest part of the project was “making the geography and plants correct.”

Ave Maria Society Morning

The Ave Maria Society was created to provide long-term financial sustainability for Mater Dei High School. On April 24, more than fifty members and guests gathered for the annual Ave Maria Society Morning. The morning began with an all school living rosary and mass in the Kempf Auditorium. Guests were invited to a brief presentation and breakfast in the Nunning Media Center. During the presentation, President Dr. Tad Dickel presented the following successes of the Ave Maria Society: •

Increased the number of members from 27 in 2010 to 95 individuals and couples in 2018

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Endowment distributions from $21,413.09 in 2010 to $140,464.50 in 2018

We sincerely appreciate the support of the Ave Maria Society members. If you are interested in learning more about the Ave Maria Society, please contact Mallory Hertel, Director of Advancement, at mhertel@evdio.org or (812) 421-5727.

“I give to Mater Dei High School because I see so many good things happening here. Mater Dei is a place where students are challenged academically and nurtured spiritually to become the people God created them to be.” Fr. Ed Schnur of St. Wendel and St. Francis Xavier Parishes

“I give to Mater Dei because many people came before me to make the sacrifice necessary to allow my dad, my sisters, me and now, my son and my nieces and nephews the opportunity to get an excellent Catholic education, and now it’s my chance to give to others.” Jennifer (Knapp) Vaughn ‘93

“Dan and I have made a commitment to give back to Mater Dei High School. Mater Dei’s

mission: ‘Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve,’ means so much to our community at a local, state, and national level as our students enter the workforce. Affording that ability for students to have a Catholic foundation, leadership skills, and a solid education only helps all of our futures.” Andrea (Boots) Baumann ‘96

In 2018, the Mater Dei BY TONI WALLACE, COMMIT TEE MEMBER AND ART TEACHER Friends and Alumni Keeping our school safe is one of the highest priorities at Mater Dei Association High School. In order to do this, a School Safety Committee was created to (MDFAA) assess risk factors and to implement changes that would help keep our faculty, established staff, and students secure. Each month, this group meets to discuss ways we the Innovative can protect our student body and campus in regards to local and national Teaching school crisis situations. Grant in the This year, we implemented quite a few changes at Mater Dei. The first amount of most noticeable change was to limit the $1,000. The number of outside doors being open before purpose of school. Previously, students were able to the Innovative walk in through any outside door. With multiple doors being open, it was harder to Teaching Grant is to help a teacher at Mater Dei implement a novel and monitor who was coming into the school, so the decision was made to only have two innovative idea that will enhance student learning. open before school, with both monitored. Congratulations to Abby Additionally, we held an allWhicker, English and German school assembly discussing this new teacher, for receiving the first Mater procedure and additional security issues that need to be consistently implemented. We emphasized how we cannot open Dei Friends and Alumni Association Innovative Teaching Grant. Her grant doors to allow people in the building during the school day. Outside visitors, proposal requested funding to support regardless if we know them, must go through the office to gain entry into the the Comprehensible Instruction building. The doors also must be locked at all times. Propping doors open before, during, and after school is a violation of school security. Besides issues (CI) methodology incorporated in concerning open doors, we addressed the use of social media and its potential German and Spanish classrooms. CI encourages speaking in the target threats. We stressed to students how it is critical for all suspicious posts to be language for 90% of the instructional reported in order to be assessed. time or more, directing the level of Faculty and staff training is also a priority for school safety. This speech just above students’ current year, in conjunction with the Evansville Police Department, we participated ability level, and developing free in an active school shooting drill as part of the ALICE program. Individual voluntary reading programs to offer classroom concerns and security were discussed as well as strategies for locking down our rooms and blocking our doors. Because of this, we were able students choice in their learning and to identify specific weaknesses and have taken appropriate measures to correct access to high-interest materials. The funding will purchase a more them. Additionally, we have two faculty members who are part of the Indiana extensive classroom library with School Safety Specialist Program and who continually upgrade and evaluate comprehensible novels in Spanish and our school safety plan. German and equip the classroom with As we look toward the next school year, we continue to explore new resources. ways to improve our school environment. Currently, we are writing a grant Mater Dei High School is for additional funds to upgrade our security system and cameras. This will grateful for the generous support of eliminate any blind spots while gaining better clarity. We will continue the Mater Dei Friends and Alumni our anti-bullying campaign and bring in additional speakers to share their experiences with our student body. Annual safety training for our staff is also Association! being implemented to help manifest a safer learning environment, and an active shooter drill will be conducted with all stuents to help them understand how to respond in the event of an emergency.

BY KRISTINE SCHROEDER

ince 2004, the Men’s Club has raised over $140,000, which has benefitted boys and girls athletics at Mater Dei High School. Some examples of their generous contributions include, but are not limited to, new shoulder pads and raincoats for the football team, a tent canopy for the track team, indoor batting cages, and money for state rings. Also, funds raised for the Full of Grace campaign were used to help upgrade the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms. “We are always willing to donate money for any need when a coach requests it,” President Jon Black said. In the 1960s, a small group of Mater Dei fathers organized the booster club with the intent of supporting athletics. An initiative of Jack Oliver, some of the club’s original members included Jack Siemers, Jerry Weinzapfel, Jim Schroeder, Ollie Schapker, Bill Macke, Rick Weber, Tony Paul,

Al Knapp, and Charlie Alles. Membership usually hovered around 15 men. This organization sold half pot tickets at all home football and basketball games. Profits were used to provide meals for the student athletes at the fall, winter, and spring sports banquets where current athletes were recognized and honored. Donations were also made to aid in the purchase of sports equipment. In 2004, Kent Reddington, Gene Whorl, and Glen Modesitt decided to establish the Mater Dei Men’s Club. The booster eventually disbanded, and the Men’s Club assumed responsibility for the football half pots. Dues for the original members of the booster club were waived, and they were given a lifetime membership. Originally, the motto of the new organization was “Supporting the Athletic Family.” However, two years ago that slogan was revised to “Supporting Mater Dei Athletics Since 2004.”

Requirements for membership are few. You must be 21 years or older and a male who is interested in supporting Mater Dei athletics. Dues are $35 per year. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month from August to May, usually at one of the feeder schools. Dinner (often cooked by a club from the hosting school) and a business meeting are generally the format. The year commences at the August meeting with a football stag which includes a $15 per person meal and a guest speaker. In the past, speakers have been local personalities such as sports officials and announcers, and one meeting even introduced members of the first MD football team. Coach Goebel also discusses the prospects for the year’s football team at the stag. Besides the monthly meetings, the Men’s Club sponsors a free tailgate at Mater Dei’s first home football game. Everyone is welcome. A newsletter is published monthly and is available to members and anyone who is interested in receiving a copy. The newsletter includes information about the most recent meeting and upcoming fundraisers, a Wildcat of the Month recognition column, Mater Dei Trivia, and that month’s calendar of events. To receive a CONTINUED page 9

On March 11, nearly 1,100 guests came together for a night of Bingo, fun, and fundraising to raise over

$50,000 for the Evansville Catholic High Schools! You won’t want to miss the party next year!

Nearly 400 guests attended the fifth annual Grandparent Mass on March 21. The morning began with mass celebrated by Fr. Phil Kreilein. After mass, grandparents and students were invited to a reception in the auxiliary gym where they had the opportunity to take a photo with their grandchildren and enjoy refreshments. The improvements in the Alles Athletic Center were well received and much more conducive to a large crowd. “The many guests in attendance is evidence of the tremendous support of our families, friends, and greater community. We are grateful that our community values the Catholic education we provide, and you can see this in the many improvements we have been able to make in recent years,” President Dr. Tad Dickel said.

MEN’S CLUB CONTINUED monthly newsletter, send a request to mdmensclub@gmail.com. The Men’s Club is an invaluable asset to Mater Dei athletics. Their 160 members are active in a number of fundraisers. Besides raising money through membership dues and stag night, they continue to sell half pot tickets at home football and basketball games. They also sponsor a Fall Festival parking lot at 10th and Wabash and an Annual Golf Scramble at Helfrich Hills every April. Charity Mania Football tickets are available

for $20 each in August, and for three years, the Men’s Club parked cars at the Frog Follies. “Our greatest success is making sure our athletes are equipped with what they need to compete on a level playing field,” Black said, “[but] our biggest challenge is to encourage fathers to be involved in the Men’s Club. Without this club, parents may be expected to pay more for their child to compete in athletics. We also need young people to step up and embrace this endeavor.”

CLASS of ‘66 70th Birthday Celebration Saturday, Sept. 15 @ 5 p.m. Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant 8309 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh We will be ordering from the menu. Please notify of attendance by contacting Becky (Boots) Maier at edmaier7985@twc.com 812.985.3784 Donna (Schenk) Mitchell at donnajomitch@gmail.com 812.963.6312

After 30 years as a sales manager, Michael Norman ‘74 is teaching children about the outdoors and the conservation of natural resources. The Northern Illinois Anglers Association recognized Mike’s efforts by nominating him as an Outstanding Volunteer of Kankakee County. Mike chairs the Pheasants Forever “No Child Left Indoors” program and stays actively involved in a variety of organizations, including serving as a co-chair of Kids Fishing Day Bird Park and chairman of the Kankakee River Valley Fishing Derby Northern Illinois Anglers Association. Mike and his wife Lisa live in Saint Anne, Illinois.

BY KRISTINE SCHROEDER Mater Dei High School is built upon the four cornerstones of spiritual growth, academic excellence, social development, and service to others. As students mature under the influence of these tenets, they receive a faith based education that recognizes the needs and differences of each individual. Additionally, all students contribute service hours every year as a graduation requirement as they balance their social and physical development through extra-curricular activities.These four cornerstones become life-long commitments to honor God and community.

Tom Folz ‘56, Mike Folz, and Jim Wannemuehler '53.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH TOM FOLZ ‘56 BUTCH FEULNER ‘66 After graduating from Mater Dei in 1956, Tom Folz enlisted in the United States Air Force for two years. Upon his return, he began dating Delores Krack ‘56. They married in 1959 and raised four children:

Mater Dei Mark ‘78, Mary ‘79, Mike, and Rita ‘86. Twenty grandchildren have blessed their lives. Throughout his adult life, Folz was employed in a variety of jobs, mainly in sales and communications. In 1992, Folz and his wife Delores made a Cursillo, an important step on their spiritual journeys. “I am a slow grower. I believe the Holy Spirit has been my inspiration in my life. Attending Mater Dei definitely impacted me spiritually, especially the contact with the sisters and priests, particularly Monsignor Lautner and Father Dewig,” Folz said. In his home parish, St. Joe in the County, Folz credits the late Father Francis Schroering with being another spiritual mentor. Moved by the Cursillo weekend, Folz has remained active in this endeavor working on many Cursillo teams and acting as a coordinator. In 1994, Vince Bernardin encouraged Folz to attend the White House Retreat in St. Louis, a threeday, silent retreat. Folz explained that every year approximately 30 people from the area participate. “Some are regulars, some go every few years. I have returned every year for the last 24.” Folz was also involved for many years in Christian Family Movement (CFM), and in his own church he has been a lector, Eucharistic minister, RCIA instructor, and a member of many church committees. In 1966, Butch Feulner graduated from Mater Dei. He matriculated to Indiana University in Bloomington and then pursued a law degree at the IU Law School in Indianapolis. As a freshman, he met his wife Linda (MacGregor) shortly

after her eighth grade graduation at a CYO dance. They married in 1969 and have two children: Jenny Daza ‘97 and Adam ‘01. Four grandchildren enrich their lives also. Feulner spent his working career as a lawyer and an investor. In the spring of 1990, at the urging of a longtime friend and fellow parishioner Pat Freeman ‘65, Feulner too experienced a Cursillo weekend. “It was life-changing. That weekend I received a heart message that Jesus Christ is my friend and my relationship with Him is of the utmost importance and will improve all my other relationships.” To continue the spirituality of Cursillo, grouping with like-minded people is encouraged. While in his group, some of the men discussed the need to take part in another retreat. Feulner knew some men who planned to attend the White House Retreat in the fall. He contacted the coordinator, Guerin Bernardin, and was told that there was a waiting list. Fortunately, he and a fellow Cursillo group member, Dan Schenk, were able to join them. “It was just what I needed. It fulfilled a need in me to examine areas of my life that had not been addressed,” Feulner said. The White House

Retreat, which is run by the Jesuits, walks participants through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola (founder of the Jesuit order). By participating in these exercises, “a person learns to put his worldly experiences into a spiritual framework,” Feulner explained. He, like Folz, was an active member of CFM for many years and has been attending the White House Retreat every year since his initial visit. In 1995, Feulner and Folz began recruiting men and coordinating trips to the retreat every year. “For me, it is similar to Spring Training. Left to my own devices there are many things in society that can lead me away from my spirituality,” Feulner said. “Catholic schools gave me the official messages and basic tenets of Catholicism, Cursillo taught me the heart of Catholicism, and the White House Retreat has aided me in practically applying my Catholic beliefs,” Feulner shared. Both men agree that a spiritual journey is a lifelong commitment that requires both adherence to the teachings of the Catholic faith and participation in offered sources of continual faith renewal.

Dr. Jeremy Hermann poses with the anatomy class.

all made me better.” Dr. Herrmann credits MD for its discipline, strong traditions, character expectations, and the academic challenges. In summary, Dr. Herrmann said, “Mater Dei successfully prepares individuals to face new challenges with integrity and perseverance.” Early in high school, Herrmann knew that he wanted to be a doctor, and he had an early interest in pediatrics based on personal experiences. After his graduation in 1998, he attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, where he ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE majored in biology. He then studied medicine at Indiana University JEREMY HERRMANN ‘98 School of Medicine and stayed for his general surgery residency. He As a Mater Dei stated that cardiac surgeon Dr. John student, Jeremy Fehrenbacher ‘68 was an excellent Herrmann served model and influence. on the Student In the middle of his residency, Council, was a Herrmann completed a two-year member of the research fellowship. The University National Honof Pennsylvania was his next or Society, and academic step, and it was there that he served as judge his senior year. He completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery wrestled and played football for four Fellowship, followed by completion years and also played JV baseball for of his Congenital Cardiac Surgery two years. His favorite memory is Fellowship at Children’s Hospital of being a member of two state champi- Philadelphia. In total, Hermann spent onship wrestling teams. ten years in training after medical While unable to single out a school. particular teacher at Mater Dei that Herrmann met his wife Jennifer, influenced him, he states, “They who grew up in Lafayette, six months

after he began college. When they met, he cautioned her that he planned to pursue medical school after his Wabash graduation. They married after his Wabash graduation. In addition to raising two sons, Carter (10) and Dylan (8), Herrmann said his wife “somehow managed to build a successful legal career despite all the twists and turns of our lives.” Currently, Dr. Herrmann is a congenital cardiac surgeon at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He specializes in conditions of the heart that people are born with. According to Dr. Herrmann, “This field traditionally included only children, newborns to teenagers, but our ability to care for these patients has improved to the point that adults with congenital heart defects now outnumber our pediatric patients.” Dr. Herrmann notes that his group is unique in that they serve all of Indiana and perform a full range of cardiac procedures including heart transplants. Additionally, he is involved the cardiothoracic surgery training program and in the clinical outcomes research program. His advice to Mater Dei students: “No one should care more about your education than you.” Having recently seen the tremendous capital improvements at the school, Dr. Hermann encourages current

students to take every advantage of the opportunities offered. He added, “Be proud of your Mater Dei heritage.”

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT JIM SCHROEDER ‘95

Since his graduation from Mater Dei High School in 1995, Jim Schroeder has led a full life. He earned his BS in psychology with a minor in counseling psychology/social work from Ball State University in 1999. In 2000, Schroeder married his high school sweetheart, Amy Lehman ‘96. He then pursued a masters and PhD in clinical psychology at St. Louis University, graduating in 2005. Their family began with twins, Zachary and Emma born in 2006. In the following 10 years, the copule was blessed with five more boys: Matthew, Noah, William, Louis, and Samuel. Besides a busy home life, Dr. Schroeder has worked as a youth psychologist for the past thirteen years and is currently employed as Vice-President of Psychological Services at Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. In addition to his formal occupation, Schroeder is committed to working in the community to aid parents in raising healthy children: socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. To attain this goal, he has been involved in a plethora of activities. As a monthly columnist for the Evansville Courier & Press, Dr. Schroeder writes on a variety of topics that affect the health of both children and adults, and he is a regular contributor to Aleteia, a worldwide Catholic media web magazine. The

public can also hear him on the “Son Rise Morning Show” on Sacred Heart Radio every other Monday at 7:50 as well as his spot on Relevant Radio two times a month. Topics on these shows range from discussions about national issues to discussion on his recently published articles. Dr. Schroeder has also written a series of parenting articles that can be accessed on his website, james-schroeder.com, and he is the author of three books: Into the Rising Sun, Wholiness: The Unified Pursuit of Health, Harmony, Happiness, and Heaven, and The Evansville Diocese Historical Tour: Footprints of Our Catholic Brethren. As a child psychologist, Dr. Schroeder has studied research concerning the use of technology and its effects on children, particularly regarding age appropriateness and amount of use. He talks to parent groups throughout the region in an attempt to educate parents of the pitfalls of uncensored access and overuse of technology and discusses positive media usage. Schroeder is quick to note that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends NO screen time before the age of two. Dr. Schroeder and his wife have presented local parenting classes as well as a developmental series based on children ages 0 - 3. The presentations aid parents in understanding typical behaviors at these ages. Recently, the couple introduced a “Love Ed” series for parents of students in grades 4-8. This series aims to assist parents in building a healthy framework to relate how Catholic teachings can merge with early sexuality. Additionally, Dr. Schroeder is a strong proponent for the development of positive sleep patterns in children and speaks to many groups concerning this issue.

“I want all people responsible for rearing children to understand what we as parents or surrogate parents can do to maximize the opportunity for children to live happy, holy, and healthy lives,” Dr. Schroeder said.

SERVICE JEAN (BRADLEY) ALVEY ‘81

It only requires a short conversation with Jean (Bradley) Alvey ‘81 to recognize her passion for the Ozanam Shelter. As she herself states, “I could talk about Ozanam indefinitely.” Her association with the organization has deep roots. Since 1992, her mother, Mary Jane (Gries) Bradley ’58, has been a cook for the Tuesday evening meal at the shelter. When her husband Ernie retired in 2002, he joined Mary Jane in that endeavor. In 1992, the founder of Ozanam, Deacon Bob Hayden, at the suggestion of her mother, asked Alvey to join the Ozanam board. She agreed and has been serving on the board ever since, with a brief departure in October 2015 when the then director left abruptly. The board asked Alvey

to accept the position of interim director. Doing so required her to resign from the board. “At that time, there were many crisis issues to resolve: the organization needed stabilization, funding was at an all time low, and there was a need to find a qualified director,” Alvey explained. After 16 months, most issues were improving, and a well-experienced director, Danette Romines, was hired. Alvey then returned to her original position as a volunteer board member and also accepted a new volunteer position as Ozanam treasurer. Alvey, the second of six children, grew up on Evansville’s Westside. She and her siblings (Allen ‘79, Sue ‘83, Debbie Head ‘84, Cindy Marx ‘89 and Michelle Blum ‘91) were all Mater Dei graduates, and at the end of Alvey’s junior year, she began dating her now husband, Dr. Terry Alvey ’80. Both attended USI, but in his senior year, Terry moved to Chicago where he pursued a degree in Podiatric Medicine. After Alvey completed her CPA degree, she and Terry married and moved to Chicago, returning to Evansville in 1987. Alvey worked six years as a CPA before becoming a fulltime housewife and mother of three

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children: Emily, Joel ‘10 and Claire ‘12. When the children were home, I love it. Working for Ozanam gives Alvey’s role at Ozanam required fewer hours. me purpose knowing that I can However, after they help improve the lives of others left, she became more involved. Currently, she while utilizing my education and averages 15-20 hours per week at the shelter. God-given gifts and talents.” As a board member, she attends monthly meetings and helps set staff salaries, decide shelter policies, keep abreast of building the annual budget. Furthermore, issues, and chair fund raisers. All if the executive director is out of members are also expected to serve on town, Alvey will fill in. No day is at least one committee. predictable. Recently, a client reported As a member of the Kitchen that her door was locked and she was Committee, Alvey and her peers plan unable to access her room. After futile weekly menus (3 meals a day) that efforts to rectify the dilemma, Alvey meet the Child and Adult Care Food crawled through an unlocked window Program requirements. In addition, and solved the problem! she usually grocery shops twice a Alvey willingly shares much week for the shelter. Ozanam has 17 of her time and talent to Ozanam rooms for families and 2 rooms that and humbly explained why. “I love can accommodate 9 single women. it. Working for Ozanam gives me Housing that number of people purpose knowing that I can help requires an abundance of food. improve the lives of others while In her position as treasurer, utilizing my education and God given Alvey does the bi-weekly payroll and gifts and talents. Also, I am working accounts payable, files grants, files with wonderful people.” claims for grants, prepares internal financial statements, and prepares

Academic team members representing the area of fine arts placed 4th at the state competition. Adam Wildeman and Jessica Little received the The West Side Nut Club Foundation Scholarship.

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BY KRISTINE SCHROEDER

for a time. Jerry Toelle took Mueller’s place until Jerry died suddenly in the fall of 2017. Since Eugene’s (or Kudie, as he was affectionately called) death twelve years ago, the group begins each session with a toast to his memory. All of these men were also graduates of the class of ‘55. According to John Rebstock, “There are only a few rules. We rotate to each member’s house in alphabetical order. Also, we play four hours with the last hand being a showdown, a quarter is the betting limit, and the dealer decides the game.” An unusual “rule” is that the men agreed to meet at one in the everyone must tell a tall tale before afternoon. These card players (Steve the night is out. Some are quite Helfrich, Curt Seib, Bill Goebel, imaginative, but everyone agreed, John Rebstock, Al Weinzapfel, Tom “Toelle was the best storyteller.” Niemeier, Don Schenk, and Eugene During their years at Mater Dei, Mueller) formed their group five years after graduating from Mater Dei High these men were involved in various School in 1955. Of the original eight, sports including football, wrestling, baseball, and golf. As a golfer, Steve six remain. Don dropped out years Helfrich, his junior year, was on the ago, and Eugene died in 2006. first ever Mater Dei city championship Others have substituted along the way. Bob Rehrman was a member team of any sport. Tom Niemeier They have met the third Wednesday of every month since 1960. In the early years, they played cards from eight until midnight. As the years passed, they adjusted the time and began at seven. Last fall, due to problems with night driving,

kicked the first Mater Dei field goal during a game against St. Louis University High School on Oct. 14, 1954, and MD won that game. After four years as a high school baseball player, Curt Seib went on to compete at the University of Evansville. Immediately after graduation, Bill and Eugene were employed at Whirlpool while Tom spent his working years at Indiana Bell. Curt graduated from UE and earned his MBA at Northwestern before working as a salesman for IBM. John spent six years in the Air Force and also worked as a salesman for KimberlyClark. Al attended Lane Technical Institute before he started his career at Alcoa, and Steve took over the family business, Helfrich Vending. Four of the original eight married Mater Dei graduates: Betty Ziliak ‘58, Judy Blackman ‘56, Darlene Berendes ‘55, and Joanie Berendes ‘55. Several of their children and grandchildren attend or did attend Mater Dei. While Curt moved to the eastside

and became active in Memorial High School events, Steve, Bill, Tom, John, and Al joined the Mater Dei Men’s Club and have aided in many volunteer activities. The group agreed, “Bill and Tom are visible at countless events from clean up to painting to mowing to washing windows.” Steve has co-chaired the Annual Fund. Early B Y T I M O T H Y D I C K E L , P R E S I D E N T on, John Rebstock initiated the Red Many credit Coach Joe Gossman “He is one coach who has Flag football program for the feeder for building schools as well as serving as coach for not faded away.” a strong Corpus Christi. The volunteer list is foundation long. Mike Goebel ‘70 for athletic One thing is certain. This “band Mater Dei History Book, 2010 excellence at of brothers” has remained loyal to Mater Dei that is both their alma mater and to each still evident in our programs today. He is remembered other. The ties they forged as young as a fierce competitor and motivator. Gossman began teens walking the halls at MD are teaching at Mater Dei during the 1956-1957 school indelible. Their bonds of friendship year and served as the head wrestling coach from have carried them through the joys 1957-1978 and head football coach from 1969-1974. and sorrows of life. As John aptly Gossman grew up on Fulton Avenue and stated when explaining their rules, attended St. Anthony School and Reitz Memorial “Fellowship is the most important High School. He became an accomplished boxer and aspect of this club. The rest is extra.” a star lineman for the Memorial football team and earned a scholarship to play football at Evansville College. During his junior year, he married Patricia Jean Allen, and upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy. In the 1960s, Gossman established the Mater Dei feeder wrestling program, which is considered the lifeblood of the Mater Dei wrestling team. In 1973, Mater Dei claimed their first "triple crown": city, SIAC, and sectional championships. Gossman was inducted into the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association in 1976. To honor the memory of Coach Gossman and his wife Patricia, an endowment has been established by a donor. This endowment will support the growth and development of students in academic and athletic pursuits. If you would like to honor Coach Gossman's memory, donations can be sent to Mater Dei High School. Please include “Gossman Endowment”in the memo.

ALLES, GILBERT RETIRE After fifteen years of service at Mater Dei, Kim Alles retired as the Bookkeeper and Bookstore Manager in March 2018. Kim was an extremely dedicated employee whose attention to detail, diligence, and hard work have made our financial records accurate and ensured proper stewardship of funds. Kim was instrumental in starting the textbook rental program a few years ago, and that change has been well received by our parents.

Title : Bookkeeper Years of Service : 15 Retired : March 2018 Karen Liley, Business Manager, and Kim Alles

Lou Ann Gilbert retired in June 2018 after serving as Enrollment Manager for seven years. As Mater Dei’s first Enrollment Manager, she effectively organized enrollment management processes, strengthened relationships with feeder schools, and navigated the Indiana voucher program. Mater Dei experienced a decline in enrollment over several years prior to her being hired. In recent years, our enrollment Title : Enrollment Manager Years of Service : 7 has been more stable, and that Retired: June 2018 accomplishment is a direct result of her work.

MDFAA President Brett Bueltel ‘08 and Rick Keith

he eighth annual Mater Dei Dance Marathon (MDDM) was held April 20 and raised $41,554.28 all for Riley Children’s Hospital. The committee’s goal this year was $25,000. Fundraising for the event started at the beginning of the school year, and the committee was still receiving money at 11 p.m. the night of the dance marathon. With donations, a pizza fundraiser, a Milk and Sugar giveback, a Hacienda giveback, an auction, and members of the committee soliciting businesses, the committee more than surpassed their goal. Money raised for Riley will be used for new technologies like x-ray machines that don’t produce a lot of radiation and improvements to the maternity ward for infants with known problems before birth. “The most rewarding part for me is seeing the Riley families at the event and hearing how much Riley has impacted their lives and knowing we are part of the Riley team by raising funds to provide the care they need now and for the future,” Mrs. Toni Wallace said. Mrs. Wallace has been in charge of the MDDM since the fall of 2010 when planning for the first event began. As a teacher and mentor, she strives to teach the committee

members how to serve others in a joyful, compassionate way. “It’s not about accolades or being recognized. It’s about being passionate for a cause and putting that mindset into motion,” Mrs. Wallace said. At the dance marathon, families and students enjoy inflatables, face painting, cornhole, can jam, and even learn a dance. Throughout the night, Riley kids and families share how Riley has impacted their lives. Of the 65+ high schools across the state and thousands of students who participate, the MDDM is one of the top high school dance marathons in Indiana, raising almost $250,000 in eight short years.

Congratulations to Nicole Richmond for being recognized as a Riley Children’s Foundation Next Generation Philanthropist Award Winner. She represented one of eleven graduating seniors recognized in this inaugural class of Next Generation Philanthropists.

THE MCATEE LEGACY FOUR GENERATIONS

Kenneth McAtee #26 was captain of Mater Dei’s inaugural football team in 1949.

ric Singer is a proud member of the class of 2018, and after academic success and four years of football, two years of baseball and one year on the wrestling team, his “experience has been memory filled.” Iric is one of 137 graduates this year, but his pride in Mater Dei is unique because he is the first-ever fourth generation Wildcat. Kenneth McAtee ‘50 poses with girlfriend Betty Bristow ‘50. Both This Wildcat family legacy started attended Memorial Annex before the in 1949 when, after three years at the opening of Mater Dei. Memorial Annex, Kenneth McAtee and The McAtee Legacy: Allie Gries ‘22, incoming Betty Bristow entered the new Mater freshman; Amanda (Clayton) Griese ‘96, Allie’s mother; Missy (McAtee) Singer ‘90, Iric’s mother; Dei High School as seniors. Kenneth Iric Singer ‘18; Nancy McAtee Dame ‘72; Terry served as captain of the first varsity McAtee Muensterman ‘70 football team, and because he attended both Memorial and Mater Dei, he earned varsity letters from both schools. Betty was a member of Mater Dei’s first orchestra. The two graduated in 1950, the first graduating class of Mater Dei High School. According to a 1988 article in The Message, during this inaugural year, the students chose the Wildcat mascot and the school colors of red and gold. In 1951, Kenneth and Betty said “I Do” and began the McAtee family legacy, eventually having four children, all of whom graduated from MD: Terry ‘70, Nancy ‘72, Kenny ’73, and Erin ’79. All of Kenneth and Betty’s children, spouses, and many of the grandchildren share fond memories of being a MD student and remain loyal fans and supporters even today. Iric says having so many Wildcat family members helps them “relate to things on a deeper level when it [comes] to academics and athletics. . .” Allie Griese graduated from Corpus This fall, Iric plans to attend Purdue University with future plans of becoming Christi in the spring and will enter MD this fall as a freshman, which will an orthopedic surgeon, and as he enters college, the McAtee family legacy continues with Iric’s cousin, Allie Griese, entering MD as a freshman. make her a second, fourth generation Wildcat.

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(PHOTO) FRANCIS BITTNER ‘52, OF EVANSVILLE, MAY 1, 2018

BERNITA (BELCHER) MUELLER ‘56 OF EVANSVILLE, MAY 24, 2018

ROSE (GOEDDE) ACTON, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 12, 2018

ROBERTA (HOLTZ) BITTER ‘55, OF EVANSVILLE, MAR. 1, 2018

JAMES OCHS ‘50, OF SPEEDWAY, IN, MAR. 21, 2018

JOSEPHINE (SEIBERT) ALVEY, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 30, 2018

JOANN (REISING) DEZEMBER ‘63 OF EVANSVILLE, MAY 16, 2018

MARY (FEULNER) ORTH ’50, OF OWENSBORO, KY, APR. 6, 2018

DR. DALE DRAKE, OF EVANSVILLE, JUNE 5, 2018

JACKSON FUNKE ’57, OF STAR, IDAHO, FEB. 11, 2018

GARY PARKER ‘60, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 9, 2018

THOMAS HARTZ, OF EVANSVILLE, MAR. 13, 2018

DORIS (HEAD) GERARD ’54, OF BOISE, IDAHO, FEB. 15, 2018

JANET (HARTWECK) PAYNE ’56, OF EVANSVILLE, MAY 8, 2018

VIRGINIA (PAUL) HELMER, OF EVANSVILLE, FEB.7, 2018

KATHLEEN (VESSELS) GERBIG ’52, OF EVANSVILLE, JAN. 25, 2018

ROBERT REHRMAN ’55, OF CANTON, OH, FEB. 14, 2018

JAMES KERCHER, OF EVANSVILLE, FEB. 24, 2018

BARBARA HARRISON ‘75 OF EVANSVILLE, MAY 21, 2018

ROBERT SCHENK ‘50, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 24, 2018

EVELYN (FINKE) LEMOND, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 16, 2018

DONALD HOEFLING ‘51, OF EVANSVILLE, JUNE 8, 2018

WILLIAM SCHUTZ ‘55, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 13, 2018

WILLIAM (BILL) MACKE, OF EVANSVILLE, JAN. 25, 2018

GERALD (JERRY) HARTMANN ‘62, OF MT. VERNON, IN, MAR. 27, 2018

LARRY SCOTT ‘61 OF EVANSVILLE, JUNE 2, 2018

LAI NGUYEN, OF EVANSVILLE, JAN. 15, 2018

ROBERT HOLLOWELL JR. ’56, OF BLUE SPRINGS, MO, MAR. 1, 2018

ROSE (DELACOMA) STUTSMAN ’59, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 6, 2018

MARIROSE (FUNKE) PIERRE, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 12, 2018

JUDY (BASSEMIER) JOCHIM ’64, OF JOHNS CREEK, GA, DEC. 19, 2017

FREDERICK THOMPSON ’58, OF HUDSON, FL, JAN. 1, 2018

LEONA (MUENSTERMAN) STRANGE, OF EVANSVILLE, JAN. 17, 2018

LAURENS (LARRY) KEMPF ’58, OF EVANSVILLE, JAN. 26, 2018

LORRAINE (NORRIS) UNCLES ‘56, OF EVANSVILLE, MAR. 7, 2018

DORIS (MUENSTERMAN) TEKOPPEL, OF EVANSVILLE, FEB. 13, 2018

CHARLES KORESSEL ‘62, OF SEATTLE, WA, MAR. 9, 2018

GARY WEINZAPFEL ‘66 OF MT. VERNON, IN., JUNE 1, 2018

PATRICIA (LAGLE) VENTURINI, OF EVANSVILLE, MAR. 8, 2018

MARY JANE (SEIB) LAMEY ‘74, OF HAUBSTADT, APR. 8, 2018

HELEN (FOLZ) WEINZAPFEL ‘51 OF EVANSVILLE, JUNE 16, 2018

TERRI (HELMERICH) WERNER, OF EVANSVILLE, OCT. 7, 2017

THOMAS LEHMAN ‘60, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 28, 2018

ROBERT WIGGER ‘56, OF CADIZ, KY, APR. 23, 2018

ROBERT MILLER ‘62, OF EVANSVILLE, APR. 25, 2018

CHARLES SEIBERT OF ST. WENDEL, IN., MAR. 19, 2018 ANDREW WILDEMANN OF MT. VERNON, IN, JAN. 21, 2018

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calendar of events AUGUST 2

New Student Orientation

First Day of School

Men's Club Football Stag

SEPTEMBER 21

Football Homecoming

Mater Dei Friends and Alumni Association Golf Scramble

OCTOBER 25

Prospective Student Open House