Red & Gold, Volume 38, Number 2 - Summer 2021

The Mater Dei High School Alumni & Friends Magazine summer 2021; volume 38, number 2

RED & GOLD

Cover by Jacob Pierre ‘21

Table of Contents vol. 38, number 2 summer 2021 1 President’s Message 2 Valedictorians 3 Scholarships 4 Tradition Lottery 5 Lunch During Covid 6 MDFAA Distinguished Service Award 7 Innovative Teacher 8 Summer Planned Giving Event 9 Speech State Champion 10 Archery/Bowling 11 Remembering Pat Welsh 11 Winter Percussion 12 Alumni News 13 Baby News 13 Dei of Giving 14 Wrestling 15 2000 State Football Anniversary 17 Mouring the Loss of Frank Will 18 Frank Will Model A Car 19 Exchange of Cultures 23 Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student 24 Carl Voegel Creates Custom Kris Kringles 26 From Mater Dei to Russia 27 Marian Education Outreach 29 Celebrate Life 31 In Memoriam Send alumni news and address changes to Tara Wayne, Database Manager: twayne@evdio.org or visit our website www.materdeiwildcats.com/information-update 1300 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720 812.426.2258 • www.materdeiwildcats.com

The Red & Gold is published two times a year by the Mater Dei High School Office of Institutional Advancement to encourage understanding and support 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 Editor & Page Designer: Kendra Neumann, MBA Director of Marketing & Communications.

Contributors: Andy Morris Mallory (Goebel) Hertel ‘07 Tara (Elpers) Wayne ‘05 Jill Seiler Kendra Neumann Photography: Straub Photography Angela St. Clair Hi-Lights Staff Kendra Neumann

Jill Seiler Punchwar Sports Exhale Photography

President’s Message

By Andy Morris, President

“Beauty for Ashes” The 2020-2021 school year was an extraordinary, unforgettable year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also a remarkable year for so many OTHER reasons – this is what I would like to focus on in this message. In fact, this will be the last direct reference to the virus.

We were the first school to open in the city – in fact, we opened a day early, and the milestones continued from that day forward. We would eventually be awarded the key to the city of Evansville by Mayor Winnecke for this achievement, recognizing our commitment to education and extreme courage. It has been a year marked by many firsts and shattered records.

This year we were nominated for the first time and named the winner of the Courier & Press Reader’s Choice for Best Private School. We had our biggest Tradition Lottery in its 24-year history by selling all 3,500 tickets. We brought home several state champion titles in wrestling and speech. Our Dei of Giving surpassed historical records by nearly $20,000, raising over $53,000 in just two days. We are also wrapping up one of the most successful annual funds, breaking once again an all-time record. Most recently, as of May 12th, our main gym now has air conditioning for the first time in 72 years.

Students, staff and fans couldn’t be more excited for this long awaited project.

Perhaps our greatest achievement this year has been what we have accomplished for our families through the expansion of the Indiana School Choice Scholarship Program. Many more families will now benefit from the largest expansion in the program since its inception in 2011. What changed is the family income requirement and the amount of financial assistance awarded to each family.

More middle-class families will now qualify and be able to take advantage of the tuition scholarship program and choose a learning environment that is effective, motivating, and challenging. Over the next few years this will positively and dramatically impact our families in all of our Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Evansville.

It has been a pleasure getting to know Senator Jim Tomes (Mater Dei class of 1966) through this legislative process and I thank him tremendously for what he is doing for Hoosier families and advocating for us.

Through all of this we have always been focused on the future. Over the last year we have been developing our new strategic plan – a road map of success for the next three years.

In Isaiah 61:3, God gives those who mourn in Zion a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of despair. Through the grace of God, we kept pushing through, letting nothing stop us along the way.

We have made sacrifices, but we have achieved great accomplishments. We have given so much up, but we have gained far more in return. We placed our trust in Jesus and relied on the intercession of Mary in countless ways.

This is what sets the Mater Dei community apart from everyone else. We are a strong community of faith that prevails in adversity. Our tenacity will never be matched and we will never waiver from what we are called to do.

If we can accomplish these things in a year like this one, then there is nothing stopping us from reaching even greater heights in the days and the years to come. We all have so much more to achieve and I look forward to this next school year and sharing in these milestones with you – in every step and every major accomplishment along the way.

Mater Dei is a community that is thriving and not simply surviving.

As we look to the future we have big goals; we have progress to make and we have more records to shatter. We are looking forward to publishing our new strategic plan in the fall of 2021.

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Valedictorians Class of 2021 Julia Dassel

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Paige Denning

Blaise Kelley

Eliana Nisley

Gretchen Forcum

Sydney Maasberg

Miranda Nosko

Danielle Gries

Megan Muensterman

Jourdan Weinzapfel

Class of 2021 Scholarships The class of 2021 is attending 24 colleges and 4 trade schools in 9 different states.

They received $11.7 in scholarships.

Advancing Women in Science/STEM Scholarship: Paige Denning Father Deering Scholarship: Alison Schimmel James Niemeier Wrestling Scholarship: Alec Freeman Jason Coughlin Memorial Scholarship: Cole Ross Mater Dei Friends and Alumni Scholarship: Blaise Kelley and Sydney Maasberg Rick Weber Memorial Scholarship: Miranda Nosko Walter and Irene Ruston Scholarship: Greg Mayer and Emma Peerman The Stan Singer Excellence in Writing Award: Megan Muensterman Tom Tighe Scholarship: Paige Denning and Simon Stratman Tomorrow’s Workforce Leadership Scholarship: Meredith Hagerty Louie Wittmer Nursing and Medical Scholarship: Jordan Seiler Nix Famliy Scholarship: Ayden Elpers

All Sports Award Ryan Taylor Mariah Dickerson Dawson Schroeder Evan Herr Taylor Gerth

Individual State Recognition

Speech State Champ in Original Oratory Greg Mayer Wrestling Alec Freeman 2nd place Blake Boarman 3rd place finish Cole Ross 5th place finish Track & Field Mariah Dickerson, Discus 3

The Tradition Lottery this year could not have been a bigger success. In the 24-year history of the lottery, not once have all 3,500 tickets been sold – that is until this year. To date, the previous record had been 3,281. Here are some additional stats from this year’s amazing accomplishment.

Tradition Lottery

954 more tickets sold than 2020.

477 new ticket buyers for the lottery.

119 people bought a second ticket this year.

333 tickets sold by the largest super seller, Fr. Ed Schnur.

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$10,000 $1,500 $1,000 or $500

You can catch the LIVE drawings on Facebook every third Thursday of the month. The next cycle of tickets will be released in October for the 2022 drawings.

Thank you to everyone who supported the lottery this year. This was a huge win for us, especially since we did not have a Big Bingo for the second year in a row. We fully intend to sell out of our 3,500 tickets every year now.

Happy Retirement Steve Luigs!

We were incredibly blessed to have Steve Luigs as a part of the Mater Dei family these past five years. Steve was the co-facility manager of Mater Dei after retiring from Skanska. He is now retiring once again. He is a member of St. James parish with his wife Vernie. They are looking forward to spending more time together with their kids and grandkids.

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“I will greatly miss Steve. He is someone you could always count on to get the job done, to say a prayer for you or enjoy a laugh together.

I truly admired him as did so many people here at Mater Dei.” - Andy Morris, President

Judith (Siemers) Schneider '79 Catherine Schneider '14 Mariah Schneider '16 Natalie Schneider '19

Lunch During Covid

By Kendra Neumann, Director of Marketing & Communications

Lunch was challenging this year but our cafeteria staff, faculty, and students made it an effortless year! This year, our students had to eat lunch in their classroom instead of the cafeteria to abide by CDC guidelines. The safety of our students and staff comes first so our cafeteria ladies made adjustments and made it work! New this year, our students had plastic reusable containers that had a lid on it. When students went through the lunch line, their lunches were pre-plated and had a lid. We served our grade A lunches and slowly brought back a-la-carte items.

With students eating lunch in the classroom, our teachers were unable to take a normal lunch break like they have in other years. To help relieve the teachers and give them some sort of break, we adapted “Herding Lunches” where we allowed students to eat in the gym or outside (weather permitting) while social distancing.

Thank you to these wonderful ladies!

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MDFAA Distinguished Service Award

By Mallory (Goebel) Hertel ‘07, Director of Advancement

Kevin Moore ‘91 was recognized as the 2021 Distinguished Service Award recipient at this year’s Men’s Club Golf Scramble on April 30th. Kevin currently serves as the Mater Dei Men’s Club President, board member on the Mater Dei Friends and Alumni Association, and coaches basketball for the boy’s basketball team as well as Mater Dei’s feeder league. Kevin has volunteered countless hours since he graduated whether it be serving as coach, serving on various MD supporting boards, organizing golf scrambles for fundraisers, signing letters for the annual fund as a class chair or taking stats for both the basketball and football teams at Mater Dei. He is an active member of Corpus Christi Parish. Kevin married MD grad Erin (Carter) Moore ‘94. They have two children who attend Mater Dei: Cael and Caden.

We are currently taking nominations for our next award recipient to be recognized in 2022!

The MDFAA Distinguished Service Award is presented to an alumni or friend who: 1. Demonstrates a belief in God 2. Has the integrity and courage to integrate Christian values into his or her life and work 3. Expresses a generosity of spirit through commitment and involvement in activities that affect the well-being of the Evansville community 4. Gives outstanding service to Mater Dei High School 5. Exhibits a true dedication to our young people.

Please contact Mallory Hertel with your nominations and why you’d like to see them recognized by email: mhertel@evdio.org or call 812-421-5727.

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Innovative Teaching Grant Every year, the Mater Dei Friends & Alumni Association awards a $1,000 grant to a faculty member that submits a written application to the MDFAA Board.

The purpose of the Innovative Teaching Grant is to assist a teacher at Mater Dei in implementing novel and innovative ideas by awarding the teacher $1,000 to help finance the idea or project. The idea must (1) enhance the student learning experience and (2) make teaching a more fun and enjoyable experience for the faculty member. All faculty members are eligible to apply for the grant.

2021 MDFAA Board of Directors President, Brett Bueltel ‘08 Treasurer, Kathryn (Wildeman) Hess ‘12 Secretary, Gina Goedde ‘93 Andy Niemeier ‘06 Austin Knapp ‘12 Billy Wayne ‘04 Jamie (Reese) Schiff ‘98 Janice (Goebel) Schuble ‘64 Kevin Moore ‘91 Lauren (Niemeier) Grossman ‘07 Natalie (Emge) Sandefur ‘98 Wayne Emge ‘70 Annalee (Hildenbrand) Tepool ‘84 Weston Tenbarge ‘10

This year’s winner is Mr. Nick Soellner. Mr. Soellner’s application included the request for funding for supplies for students to create their own Catholic Board Game in his Theology class. “Each year in my Freshman Theology class, I have students attempt to apply their knowledge of faith and creative skills to create a Catholic Board Game that incorporates Catholic concepts and ideas into the design and gameplay of their project. Each year sees a bevy of different game types and ideas, but each year there are usually a few really special projects that capture the essence of the assignment and take it to the next level. I want to promote all of my students to strive for this kind of excellence all while delving deeper into their faith to apply it to something as fun, communal, and engaging as a board game….”

Congratulations Mr. Nick Soellner! We can’t wait to see the outcome of putting this grant to use!

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Summer Planned Giving Event Mater Dei supporters interested in learning more about planned giving options benefitting Mater Dei gathered on June 5th in our newly air conditioned main gym. Experts from the Catholic Foundation, financial advisors from The Hollander Group-Baird, a local tax professional and a local will and estate lawyer were there to offer information and answer questions for everyone in attendance.

If you are considering supporting Mater Dei with a legacy gift, we would be happy to discuss the options that best align with your preferences.

Please contact Mallory Hertel, mhertel@evdio. org or 812-421-5727 if you have any questions.

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Speech State Champion

By Greg Mayer ‘21

I was born into an incredibly artistic family in the middle of St. Philip.

I am the youngest of 8 kids. Every single one of my siblings participated in some sort of artistic activity, so naturally, I had very large shoes to fill. My speech journey truly began whenever I decided to join the speech team at St. Philip. After I won the Junior High City Speech Tournament, I knew I needed to pursue Speech in high school.

In my freshman year of high school, I found myself participating aimlessly in multiple categories. However, through the encouragement of my former coach, Dave Nagel, I chose to pursue Original Oratory and Broadcasting. Out of these two categories, Original Oratory will always hold a special place in my heart. This category allows for a student to write about whatever issue they desire, and it allows the student to express their thoughts. Participating in this category helped me to develop my own opinions and to develop my ability to write. The strengthening of this part of my life has helped me become my own person and to have the courage to express that.

Speech developed my character and because of the hours I spent working on my piece I have learned the necessity of discipline and hard work.

This lesson is what made me feel comfortable with pulling all nighters, writing and rewriting the same speech over and over again. Discipline is what helped me get through being beat by other competitors.

Discipline is what allowed me to overcome the naysayers and become a 2x NSDA National qualifier and IHSFA State Champion. Naturally, none of this would have been possible without the assistance of countless people. I owe my success to the support of my coaches, Noah Harrison and Isaac Memmer, my friend Nathan Seiler, and my biggest fan, my mother. Whenever I wanted to quit my senior year, these incredible and uplifting people, pushed me to keep going. If it wasn’t for their support, the Mater Dei community would have no one to represent the red and gold in Speech on a State and National level.

I owe my success not only to speech but to those who supported me during my speech career. These same people have encouraged me to pursue nursing at Purdue University and to help spread the activity that is Speech and Debate throughout the Evansville community. I thank Mater Dei Speech for everything that it has done for me. Go cats!

YOU BELONG HERE.

MATERDEIWILDCATS.COM

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Archery Jan. 15--Snowflake tourney at Memorial (Bullseye) Team placed 1st, top ten shooters Boys: JT Sinnett 2nd place, Blain Thomas 3rd, Timothy Brenner 5th, Luke Smith 7th, Levi Kunkler 9th Girls: Lauren Rexing 2nd, Austin Allen 3rd, Zoe Schell 4th, Nicole Bender 9th Jan. 22--Hunger Games at Memorial (Bullseye) Team placed 2nd, top ten shooters Boys: JT Sinnett 4th place, Blain Thomas 6th, Timothy Brenner 9th, Jonathan Brenner 10th Girls: Austin Allen 1st, Lauren Rexing 2nd, Kayla Allen 5th Feb. 20--Ft. Branch 3D (3D tournament) Team placed 2nd, top ten shooters Boys: JT Sinnett 5th place, Jorge Torres 8th Girls: Zoe Schell 1st, Austin Allen 3rd, Lauren Rexing 7th Feb. 26--Tiger Winter Classic at Memorial (Bullseye) Team placed 3rd, top ten shooters Boys: Blain Thomas 5th, Jorge Torres 6th Girls: Zoe Schell 2nd, Lauren Rexing 4th, Austin Allen 5th Feb. 28-- Tiger Winter Classic 3D at Memorial (3D) Team placed 1st, top ten shooters Boys: Blain Thomas 1st, Jorge Torres 4th, JT Sinnett 6th, Ian Strehl 8th Girls: Zoe Schell 1st, Lauren Rexing 3rd, Austin Allen 5th

Bowling

Bowling finished 2nd place in the conference and advanced to Regionals in the State Tournament.

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March 13--State Team placed 7th out of 25 teams in Bullseye Lauren Rexing placed 7th place out of 253 Team placed 4th out of 11 teams in 3D Blain Thomas placed 10th out of 81 Zoe Schell placed 4th place out of 78

Remembering Pat Welsh Beloved former teacher and MD super-fan Pat Welsh passed away in October of 2020. Pat taught high school at Rex Mundi from 1961 to 1972 and then at Mater Dei from 1973 until her retirement in 1993. She and husband Al were fixtures at Mater Dei athletic events, attending an estimated 1,500 football, basketball and volleyball games during her time teaching and in retirement. She loved to talk Mater Dei sports, especially football, with friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Reunion Updates Class of 1971

50th year reunion Saturday, June 25, 2022 Hornville Tavern 2507 Baseline Road, Evansville, IN For more information call Cecilia Weis Kuester at 812-963-5155

Winter Percussion

The Mater Dei Winter Percussion competed in their 2nd season this winter. Our show titled “In The Attic” included original music written by Mater Dei Sophomore, Austin Mullenix. Our ensemble consisted of 30 members from Mater Dei High School, Resurrection, St. Philip, St. James, and Corpus Christi schools. Mater Dei ended our season ranked 11th out of 18 groups in our class. We are looking forward to getting back to our regular competitive season next year.

For more reunion updates, visit materdeiwildcats.com/reunions/

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Alumni News Lauren (Hoefling) Rance ‘07 Dr. Lauren (Hoefling) Rance ’07 is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist practicing with Park Nicollet, a large hospital system in Minnesota. Lauren graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree and then went on to receive a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University. Lauren currently lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband, Andrew Rance, and two pets. Lauren and Andrew will welcome their first child this November

Cody Hess ‘12 Cody Hess ‘12 is the 7th & 8th grade Social Studies teacher at Resurrection Catholic School as well as the Athletic Director for the school and has served in both roles since 2017. He has been on the Varsity Football coaching staff since 2013 and has also assisted the Mater Dei Baseball team in the past. Cody married Kathryn Wildeman ‘12 on January 12, 2019. Their son, Liam James Hess, was born on December 10, 2020.

Chas Welte ‘17 Since graduating with the class of 2017, Chas has joined the University of Kentucky cheerleading squad and gone on to win a UCA College Cheerleading National Championship in 2019. He is now a senior at UK preparing to graduate with bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Philosophy with plans of attending law school in either Kentucky or Florida.

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Baby News New Ave Maria Society Members Maurice ‘60 and Cherie ‘60 Berendes Ronald ‘52 and Patricia Browning

Corrections: Theresa Chapman ‘71 was left out of the 2019-2020 Honor Roll of Donors in error.

Congratulations to Mater Dei business teacher, Nick Austin ‘01, and wife Kelsey ‘08 on the birth of their son Victor, Dececmber 12th, 2020!

Dei of Giving $54,314 total raised

with matching gifts

234 Total donors 24 First-time donors A special thank you to our sponsors who provided matching gifts and helped us have our biggest Dei of Giving ever!

Congratulations to Mater Dei Director of Marketing & Communications, Kendra & Ryan Neumann on the birth of their daughter Karsyn, May 17, 2021.

Pierre Funeral Homes Business Communications Solutions Happe & Sons Construction The Evansville Otters Anonymous Mater Dei Friends & Alumni Association 13

Wrestling Team Finishes on Top IHSAA Individual Wrestling State Champions Gabe Sollars and Brody Baumann Runner-up Alec Freeman 3rd place Blake Boarman 5th place Evan Seng 5th place Cole Ross

IndianaMat 4A Coach of the Year: Greg Schaefer

202 Team Sta 0 IHSWCA te Dual C hamps!

“Greg is deserving of every accolade. He truly embodies every quality a coach in a Catholic school should have – the endurance to push our young athletes to be fierce and competition ready while also maintaining focus on the things that are most important in life, and shaping our young people in the faith. Teaching them life lessons that they will always use, not just in the arena.”

– Andy Morris, President

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“It was extremely gratifying to see Coach Schaefer win a state title this year. Obviously he is an outstanding coach but the extra time and work he puts into the program to help the kids succeed not only in wrestling but in life is what truly makes him a winner and someone we are very fortunate to have at Mater Dei.” - Joe Herrmann, Athletic Director

2000 State Football Team 20th Anniversary

By Mallory (Goebel) Hertel ‘07 Director of Advancement

On November 24, 2020, Mater Dei and local sports enthusiast, Gene Whorl, hosted a 20th anniversary radio show at Leroy’s Tavern on the west side of Evansville. Gene invited former players and current coaches to join him on the mic or call in and reminisce about that spectacular game 20 years ago when the Wildcats capped off their perfect 15-0 season with a dominating 56-10 over the #1 ranked Fort Wayne Bishop Luers.

On paper, the match was going to be a nail-biter with the Luers favored to win.

But the Wildcats came out with a dominating offense and defense and couldn’t be stopped.

Former players Jake Schiff ‘02, Patrick Mallory ‘02, Nathan Wildeman ‘01, Bobby Schmitt ‘02 and Bryan Benke ‘02 all joined the event in person or called in throughout the 2 hour special radio broadcast. Head Coach Mike Goebel and Defensive Coordinator Coach Darin Knight also called in during the evening to recount that historic game all these years later.

“It was just a great night I think for Mater Dei but for all of Southern Indiana,” said then and current Head Coach Goebel. “We came in ranked #2 and I think that’s how everyone expected us to walk out of the RCA Dome...but we jumped on it right away and Nate Wildeman made a 60 yard run (for a touchdown) and we never looked back.”

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Mourning the Loss of Legend Frank Will

By Gordon Englehardt Evansville Courier & Press

Frank Will’s short quips and sayings became the stuff of legend around Mater Dei High School. Mike Goebel said Will’s expressions were nicknamed “Will-isms.”

“He seemed to come up with a new one every day,” Goebel said.

After a big victory, Mater Dei’s football players and coaches had their own saying: “Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.”

the players' uniforms after a game.

He was a handyman and equipment “Frank loved life. He was pretty bubbly,” said Goebel, who was Will’s manager. He was considered a good offensive coordinator before succeed- teacher and family man. ing him as Wildcats’ head coach in “He was a really good psychologist,” 1996.

Dippel said. “He knew how to handle On the other hand, former Mater Dei people.” athletics director Joe Dippel said Will could come off as “mean” to those Will played football for the Univerwho didn’t know him. He said a few sity of Evansville, once against the University of Louisville’s Johnny Uniplayers from another school didn’t tas, later a Baltimore Colts legend. He want to play for him in an all-star game but were hugging him after it coached and taught at St. Ben's and was over.

Rex Mundi before settling at Mater Dei. As an assistant at Rex Mundi, Will helped coach Bob Griese, who On another occasion, Dippel was serving as a Wildcats assistant foot- like Unitas, is a Pro Football Hall of ball coach during a reserve game in Famer.

Vincennes. Standing at one end behind one of the goal posts, Will was “Frank was, putting it mildly, a throwback,” Goebel said. “He drove yelling at the officials. One of them came over to Dippel on the sidelines the team bus on game trips, he and said, “Who is that guy?” washed and cared for the uniforms, Dippel said, “He’s the bus driver.” he laundered towels. Frank had his The official said, “Get him off the sons drive his truck around the practice field taking out and picking ups field.” pads and equipment.”

Will wore many hats. Not only was he head football coach, he was inGoebel said Will was a caring and deed the bus driver. He laundered compassionate man.

First Trip to State Will guided Mater Dei to its first Class 2A state championship game appearance in 1994 and first unbeaten regular season in '84. Under his guidance, the Wildcats won seven sectional titles, four regionals and one semistate.

“Not only coach Will was a great coach, he was a great man,” said Jeff McDurmon, who was a running back, linebacker and team captain on the ’94 team. “He coached hard and expected us to play hard. Coach had a way with words that were comical with a point. One of my favorite quotes from coach when addressing the team was ‘You kids have potential, which means you are not very good!' Now let’s get back to work.

“He then led us to a state football appearance at the RCA Dome.

He said he took care of his players like they were his own children. “He was very, very loyal,” Dippel said.

He wasn’t afraid to delegate responsibility to his assistants.

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“Mike had a good offensive mind,” Dippel said. “He was more of a lineman. He knew Mike would do a good job (as offensive coordinator).”

Even after Will retired, and to this very day, the work ethic, the pride, the fun of Mater Dei football has been “Frank-driven.”

“I have never met a better person,” Goebel said.

Coach Will definitely made a positive impact on many of his players and students’ lives. We are forever a grateful.”

A Memorial High School graduate, Will served as head baseball coach at Rex Mundi and was the Monarchs’ assistant in basketball and football until the school closed in 1972. He was an assistant football and basketball coach at Mater Dei before becoming head football coach in ‘75.

“He was a kind guy,” Dippel said of Will, who posted a career record of 133-106 and was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

Frank Will Model A Car

Maddie and Nick Will on their wedding day in December 2020

Frank and Betty Will at their 40th Anniversary.

Frank and Betty on their wedding day in 1966

By Mallory (Goebel) Hertel ‘07 Director of Advancement

In December of 2020, during a year of ups, downs, and all-over-the-places, two Mater Dei graduates, Nick Will ‘17 and Maddie Happe ‘17, were married at Sacred Heart Church and everything seemed to make sense. It was a time of celebration, family, and new traditions. Maddie and Nick left the ceremony in Nick’s grandpa, Frank Will’s, restored old car.

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Fifty-four years earlier, Frank and wife, Betty, were married on July 16, 1966 and they drove off in Frank’s 1929 Ford Model A. A few years prior, Frank was thinking about getting his car. He already had a white Model A that he primarily drove around.

It was a favorite make and model amongst he and his brother Martin, and his friend, Urban. After purchasing the old car, his brother and he tore it apart and restored the car in their dad’s backyard. They rebuilt the engine, transmission, painted the body and reupholstered the interior.

They spent a lot of time together getting the car back in top shape.

Some years later, Frank got busy and the car found its way into storage.

Years of not driving it had left it in bad condition. It didn’t run and the tires were dry-rotted. Then, Frank and son, Bryan ‘85, thought it would be a good idea to get the car running for Betty and Frank’s 40th wedding anniversary and started messing around with it in Frank’s garage.

With the help of Jerry Muensterman, Sr., the engine and transmission were restored and the car came back to life. Next on the list of things to do was a new paint job by Schafsteins and new tires to get it driveable and on the road. It was officially ready for the anniversary party.

Since that evening, it has been stored in Bryan’s garage and driven here and there for fun. Frank’s grandson, Nick, had the idea to carry on the

tradition and have himself and new bride, Maddie, leave their ceremony in the old restored car that had kept it’s permanent place in the family. He thought it would be cool to ride in the same car as his grandparents all those years ago.

The Wills intend to keep what they consider a “family gem” running and there are already plans to use the car at Bryan and Angie (Morris) Will’s 40th anniversary down the road.

The Will Family: Bryan '85, Angie (Morris) '86, Nick '17, Maddie (Happe) '17, Betty and Frank

Exchange of Cultures

By Jill Seiler Enrollment Manager Mater Dei experienced a European invasion of a fantastic kind this school year. For the first time (in recent memory), three foreign exchange students have walked these hallowed halls at the same time.

Emile Rejou-Mechain arrived last September from Niort, France, and is living with Jerry and Melanie Blanton and their son, Gabe, who will graduate in 2022. Michael and Julie Forcum and their daughter, Gretchen (Class of 2021), hosted Caterina Salpietro Cozzunella. Cate, as she likes to be called, arrived in January as did Linda Rattman from Straelen, Germany. Linda stayed with Jason and Marie Allen and their daughters MaKayla and Austin (Classes of 2022 & 2023 respectively).

I had the pleasure of sitting down with each of the exchange students to talk about their experiences during their time in Evansville and some differences they noticed in American culture compared to their own.

Linda Rattmann, Age: 16 Languages spoken: German, English, French & Dutch Tell me about your hometown, Straelen, Germany.

It is a very small city, only about 500 people live there. I can ride my bike to all my friends’ houses and the Netherlands are at the end of my road. I can walk there. Also, my town is known for flowers and making flower pots.

What are some major cultural differences that you’ve experienced in America?

Everything is bigger, everything is fried, and everything is extra large!

And Americans are lazier (she giggles) in the way that they drive everywhere and have drive-thrus for everything. I also noticed there aren’t many family-owned businesses, most are big corporations that I see. Where I’m from, everything is family-owned. Also, we are more environmentally conscious. In Germany, there are no plastic bags, and we recycle almost everything.

How does the education system differ in Germany?

We start taking English classes in 2nd grade. In fourth grade, we decide what school we want to go to, a lower, middle, or upper school. I’m in the upper school. If you decide after a while that you want to switch to a better school, you can, but it adds a year more to your education.

What do you want to do after you graduate?

I want to go into either media design or marketing. I’d like to make commercials!

Evansville is home to the Fall Festival which is known for offering some bizarre foods, have you tried any foods that you thought were weird?

(She laughs) My host family mentioned the Fall Festival! I tried a donut burger one time. It was weird and ok, but I don’t want it again. I do love Chic-Fil-A though and wish we had those in Germany!

Do you miss any food from home?

Ahh! Yes, the bread! Ours is homemade and whole grain, not white, and we have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is so good!

Did you pack anything that you thought for sure you would use, but haven’t here?

Yes! I brought my electric toothbrush, but it won’t work in the outlets here. It’s a totally different plug! (laughing) I also packed about 15 t-shirts and have only worn about 5 of them.

What do you like best about your host family?

Lots of action! It is never boring and they know how to have a lot of fun.

Tell me what you’ve enjoyed most about Mater Dei. Two classes are my favorites. I love yearbook class with Mrs. St. Clair and 3D Art with Mrs. Wallace, she’s pretty chill. But I love the school spirit. In Germany we don’t have school sports, so being able to participate on the cheer team and going to Archery State are memories I will always cherish!

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Emile Rejou Mechain, Age: 16 Languages Spoken: French, English & a little Spanish

Tell me a little bit about your hometown.

It is about the size of Evansville, but with lots of old buildings. The architecture is really cool and it’s only about an hour from the ocean.

How does the food compare to what you’re used to in France?

Here, there is a lot of cheese and a lot of fast food. Not so much in France.

Are there many differences between French and American Schools?

The people here are very welcoming here and school is a lot different. In France, we are with the same students each day in the same classroom and the teachers change classes. I like changing classes here much better.

Are there any words or phrases that you’ve learned here that you didn’t know before?

The word “garden”. Here it means to grow vegetables. In my English classes, we learn British English, and “garden” means something like you would call a “flower bed” here.

How about drinks?

I tried sweet tea for the first time and I love it! In France, we don’t put anything in our tea and it’s so much better here. Americans love sugar.

Do you miss any food from home?

No, American food is much better.

What have you struggled with the most during your stay in America?

Definitely the language. It’s much better now, but at first, I was scared of ordering fast food because they couldn’t understand my accent. Also at first, I couldn’t understand the teachers very well, but now I understand them. The teachers have been so patient with me and I thank them so much.

What do you like best about your host family?

They are so welcoming. One of the best families I could ever have. I’m lucky about that. They’re always happy and smiling. I love them and I’m going to miss them so much when I leave.

Are there any memories you’ll always cherish?

Hanging out with my host family and friends. I’ll miss driving around and going to baseball, softball, and lacrosse games, and going to parties.

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Caterina Salpietro Cozzunella Age: 18 Languages Spoken: Italian, English, and a little Spanish

Hold on, Ragu? Is it like the jar of spaghetti sauce you can buy at the grocery?

(She laughs) No, ragu is a bolognese sauce!

Is there anything about American culture that you think is very strange?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are always at the same time in Italy. Here, there is no set time. The cars are much bigger here and you can drive at age 16 instead of 18 in Italy. Also, school is different here, but better.

Tell me about your hometown in Italy.

It’s very small, about 4,000 people. It’s a very rural town with a lot of farmers.

What are the major differences that you’ve seen between Italy and America?

There are a lot of big cars and trucks, we have small cars. In Italy, there aren’t a lot of fast-food restaurants, and there is more obesity here.

Does the food taste better here or in Italy?

Definitely Italy! (laughs) American food is much worse, more fattening.

We don’t eat a lot of meat or fried things. We eat pasta at least four times a week, lots of vegetables, fruits, fish, and of course pizza! My favorite is tortellini and now that I’m 18, I’ll be able to drink wine which is very good in Italy!

Have you tried American pizza?

I’ve tried Pizza Hut, the cheese pizza is pretty good actually.

What food do you miss most from home?

My grandmother’s cooking! She makes real pizza, Italian desserts, and homemade pasta like carbonara, pesto, lasagna, and ragu.

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How is school different in Italy?

We have the same classes all 5 years of high school and the same classmates.

We don’t move classes, the teacher comes to our classroom.

Have you learned any new words or phrases that you weren’t taught in English class?

Yes, a lot! (she laughs) Some of them are “no clue”, “bars”, “lame”, and “awkward”.

What job would you like to have someday?

I want to be a dentist.

What do you like best about Mater Dei? All of the teachers are very nice and I like all of my classes especially Psychology with Mrs. Mitchell. Also, we don’t have sports in Italy. There we have to study every afternoon. Here I’m on the tennis team, so it’s so much fun going to practice or games every day after school.

What will you miss most about America?

My host family. My host dad is very similar to me and likes to try new foods with me. And my host mom and sister are very kind. My two host brothers are funny and weird, but in a good way (she laughs). I am going to miss them.

Any favorite memories you will cherish?

Trips with my host family to Branson and Chicago. I also loved being at Mater Dei, all the new people I met, and all of my teachers, especially Mr. Goebel because he always gave me his (cinnamon) Goldfish cookies!

Do you have a favorite souvenir that you’re planning to take home with you?

I’m taking a Mater Dei sweatshirt for my friend and a Mater Dei hat for my grandfather. We don’t have school brand clothes in Italy, so it’s something very special to us.

Sometimes it’s nice to take a few minutes to see your school and culture through the lens of someone else.

While these exchange students’ experiences were all wonderful, thanks to the hospitality of their host families and Mater Dei’s welcoming atmosphere, I think it’s important to step back and realize how lucky we were to experience some diversity in the form of European culture for a year.

Understanding these variations helps us appreciate the differences in our countries but also discover how similar we all are despite the distance.

Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

By The Allen Family America! This is a place many of us call home. We easily get wrapped up in the day-to-day routines of our lives and never look back. I can say that Jason and I like a normal or typical day just as much as anyone else. We ask ourselves all the time, What is a normal day?; especially this day in time. With 5 kids ranging in ages from sixteen to eight years old, normal is not in our vocabulary and over the years we have learned to roll with the punches and go with the flow.

So, as we sat on the couch reading our Mater Dei newsletter one evening in October, we were drawn to an article about a German exchange student that had a desire to attend Mater Dei. She was searching for a Host family. After a little family discussion and coming up with some questions to ask, we reached out to Jill Seiler at Mater Dei. She put us in contact with ASSE International Student Exchange Programs.

We filled out an application, completed a background check and within a few days we were meeting with our local contact, Diane.

We have now been a family of 6 kids since January, and will continue to be until the end of May. Linda Rattmann is our newest addition. We met with her and her family via a Zoom call to introduce ourselves. Our two older daughters, Austin and Kayla, began talking with her more, as teenage girls like to do.

She shares a bedroom with Kayla, our 14 year old daughter, and all three teenage girls, Austin , Kayla, and Linda have taken over our upstairs.

Thank goodness they have their own bathroom.

Our two boys, Jackson and Bryson, have enjoyed hearing about the different ways of life in Germany. Linda has enjoyed cooking bread with Caitlyn.

She has showered us with traditional German sweets. She has adapted to our fast, on-the-go way of life in the Allen family. We have gained a different perspective on the world outside the United States.

Linda has been able to see what life is like in Evansville, Indiana. Her visit has brought so many positive experiences to our family. Jason and I witnessed our kids opening their home to a complete stranger and welcomed her with outstretched arms. We know it changed our family dynamics for a lifetime, but it changed us in such a positive way that we will continue to see in the years to come.

After asking our children, “What has Linda living with us done for you?”

We were proud to hear each one had nothing but positive remarks.

Our 16-year-old, Austin, said, “She gives me a different outlook on things.

What me and Kayla see as bad, she sees it as not so bad.”

Kayla, our 14-year-old said, “ She is like another sister, that lets me talk As January grew closer, our excitement and listens to me talk about my struggrew larger. We welcomed her on Jan- gles. We have so many inside jokes.” uary 1, 2021.

11-year-old Bryson said, “ Linda

makes delicious sweets after school for me and I have been able to see how people in another country act.” Jackson, being 10 years old said, “It gave me an opportunity to live with and hear about the life of someone from a different country.” Our 8-year-old, Caitlyn, said, “She makes me feel comfortable. I was sad when mama left and Linda helped me feel better because she said she was going to miss her mom for 5 months.”

This has been a great experience so far and we can’t wait to see how our relationship grows in the future. To visit Linda, her family, and friends in Germany would be an adventure we would like to embark on. Our family will always have this experience, and possibly more like this one, to remember and recall what it was like being a host family to Linda.

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Carl Voegel Creates Custom Kris Kringles

By Mallory (Goebel) Hertel ‘07 Director of Advancement

Carl Voegel has seen thousands of students through Mater Dei but few of those familiar with Carl as a teacher and coach are familiar with his special talent. As a hobby, Carl produces several custom wooden Santa’s that he makes for his wife, children and grandchildren and a few others that secure one of his one-of-a-kind creations.

Another woodcarver, Dick Bitter, (who had some grandchildren that came to Mater Dei) showed me some carving techniques, how to sharpen knives and also how to make my own wood carving knives. Both of them were some of the original members of the Tri-State Woodcarvers Club and I have always appreciated what both of those guys did for me.

When did you start carving these Santa’s and what was the inspiration?

As a kid growing up next to a lumber yard in Poseyville, one of the workers would usually leave a pile of scrap lumber from the day for me to take (and a pile of bent nails to straighten) and make things from. That was always interesting to me…….making stuff with wood!

On average, how long does it take you to carve a custom creation?

Since I carve for different lengths of time and on different carvings, it is really hard to figure that out. My best guess is that it takes about 12-14 hours to rough out a carving from a picture that I find on a Christmas card or such, with my bandsaw, actually carve it and then paint it. That all depends upon how detailed a carving it is. It is just an enjoyable hobby and one that can be taken with me almost anywhere to work on.

During one Christmas while in grade school, Santa brought a cheap wood burner and I learned how to burn drawings onto some of the wood with that tool and have always kept an in- Are they all approximately to the same terest in wood burning. spec or do you do some larger than others? Standard height you work The biggest influence was one day in with? about 1994 when my wife and I were Generally, I begin with a 7-8” tall X 3 out at the old Washington Square Mall ½” X 3 ½” block of Wisconsin basswhere there was a Tri-State Woodcarv- wood (which carves better than anyer’s Show. Bob Koressel, who graduat- thing else that I have tried). That size ed in 1951 from Mater Dei (and was in just tends to fit my hand pretty well. my mother’s class), talked to me about The basswood is expensive, shipping his carvings and I was really interest- costs especially, but my wife doesn’t ed from then on. In 1995, I started seem to mind too much when I purstopping by Bob’s house and he would chase it. teach me some techniques of carving.

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Can anyone that wants one order?

Yes and No! Carvings are most often given to family members and friends (or at the most sold to friends at a reduced price) at Christmas. I tried sitting at a Woodcarver’s Show one weekend in about 1996 in an attempt to sell some carvings but did not enjoy that too much at all (Probably because my carvings were the worst ones displayed and I did not sell anything!)

Some people have purchased them for their family members as Christmas gifts (Kent Reddington ‘77 is a regular and thus this story) but I don’t sell too many since they are not advertised.

I can also only make about 10-15 of them each year and do not have many available. Since Bob Koressel told me that it is important to make a new one for each daughter, granddaughter and my wife each Christmas, there just are not too many left.

Have a favorite you’ve made?

My two daughters, my wife and some friends have some of my favorites because the facial features just seemed to work out properly and they made great gifts. I have always liked ones that I made with a Santa holding an open book in front of him since the carving is all made from one piece.

If a carving has a real nice face and head shape, it usually looks really good.

Can you take a stab at how many Santa’s you’ve made over the years?

That is relatively easy since I number, sign and date each one on the back.

Last Christmas I numbered # 390.

Carl and wife, Jean, are parents to Lacey Nix ‘09 and Carri VanWinkle ‘11 and proud grandparents to three granddaughters.

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From Mater Dei to Russia

By Mallory (Goebel) Hertel ‘07 Director of Advancement

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because he liked it so much. He would travel back and forth for medical visits Richard (Rick) Smith ’70 is hard to and to see family. Throughout the keep up with. Ever since graduating years, Rick still continued contact with high school, he has been on the move the Russian people from his workin some way, shape or form. Upon study program and Svetlana. Finally, graduation, Rick headed to the Navy in 2014 Rick made the permanent and not long after was drafted to move to Russia where he still lives to Vietnam. Post-Vietnam, he continued this day. This move influenced his his Naval career and spent some time next chapter in life. As previously in Hong Kong and Singapore. Once mentioned, Rick and Svetlana went he completed his time in the armed on to marry. Although retired, you services, Rick came home and attend- won’t find Rick just sitting around. He ed ISUE followed by IU and finally spends a lot of his time traveling. He rounded out his academic career at is often asked to speak at universities Cornell. across Russia. “I get asked to speak all the time—I haven’t taught a day Early in his career, Rick found himself in my life but my talks tend to always out on the East coast. Later in life as a go over well as these kids have never contractor in Nantucket, Rick partheard a real American speak.” When nered with a work-study group where asked if he considered himself fluent he first started his relationship and in Russian, Rick answers, “I can piece appreciation for the Russian culture. it together but I don’t think I’m very Russian students would come to the good.”

US for this program and Rick would meet with them for lunch and they “Russians are great people; they’ve would exchange stories, he would seen everything. They have such help them work on their English, and resolve and they are tough. They are they would just enjoy each other’s just like the people here: they get up, company. After 3 months, they would get dressed, go to work, and take care leave and go back to Russia. They of their families. Family is everything. would tell their community about the Where I live now reminds me a lot of program and “some strange guy with Evansville. You wouldn’t know you all these stories.” One of the people were in Russia if the people weren’t they told was Svetlana. Svetlana is a talking. That and the architecture give scholar from Amhurst and Professor it away.” of English in Pushkin, St. Petersburg, Russia. She and Rick would eventually Because of Rick, Mater Dei has its own go on to be married in 2015. group of supporters on the other side of the globe in Pushkin, St. Petersburg, In 2012, Rick retired in Nantucket.

Russia. “I still keep up with MD. I Not long after, he took off for England watched the state wrestling finals on as his first vacation spot post-retirethe internet. Of course it was the ment. He spent about a month there middle of the night because they are 9 and eventually bought a home there hours ahead of Evansville.”

Rick and classmates from 1970 catch up over breakfast.

Rick still makes his way back to Evansville about once a year to visit friends and family as his mom, son, and sister all still live in Evansville. You can find him occasionally grabbing breakfast with old 1970 classmates at Libby & Mom’s Café. He often takes his grandkids to school when he is in town and they lovingly refer to him as “Dedushka,” Russian for grandfather.

When not catching up with family and friends during his visits, Rick enjoys walking the city and taking hundreds of pictures. “I walk 5-10 miles a day just taking it all in and observing what has changed.” Rick has no plans of slowing down any time soon.

Rick and friends in Russia cheer on the Wildcats

Rick and wife, Svetlana

Marian Education Outreach

By Emily (TenBarge) Schnapf ‘08

My name is Emily (TenBarge) Schnapf (‘08) and I am the Executive Director for Marian Educational Outreach.

MEO has a long lying history of supporting students in the Diocese of Evansville with unique learning needs. As a young child and going through private school, I never knew what it truly meant to learn differently than others. One thing was certain, I wanted to be them. I wanted to be the one who stood at the board and talked about the lessons and admired every move of what my teachers were trying to achieve each day, which I now know was to watch and embrace me as I was learning. Being very observant and watching every move they made, I began to learn what it meant to teach students in different ways.

In my middle school years, I started to witness and acknowledge my teachers’ efforts in making sure we all got what we needed as students. Going into high school, I saw this differentiation through teaching styles, hands on learning strategies, and tools and activities that required much more than a textbook. I had soon decided in high school that I wanted to be a Special Education teacher and knew my passion was with students who learned differently than their peers. I was fortunate enough to teach in the Diocese for eight years after I earned my Bachelor and Master’s in Special Education before I took my current position with Marian Educational Outreach. What a true blessing this role has been for me! I have always loved being with the students and watching them grow and reach their goals, but what better way to serve them than to provide them

with the opportunity to grow and learn in a school where their siblings attend and where they go to church on the weekends? It does not get much better than that, in my opinion!

As the Director of Marian Educational Outreach, my personal mission that directly ties to the mission of MEO, is to be able to help and assist the leaders and teachers of our Diocese in opening doors for students who have disabilities, whether those be diagnosed disabilities or not. The true art of teaching is being able to mold lessons and daily rituals into something that truly touches all students. I have seen this as a teacher in buildings that I was working in and now I see it across the Diocese!

What an amazing accomplishment for our Catholic Schools to be achieving.

I have high hopes for the future of our Resource programs what our teachers are doing to touch each child who enters the doors. I believe they truly are working to better the lives of all students each and every day.

When I reflect on what it means to be able to have a child with a disability in a Catholic school, I can’t help but expand my thinking to the students who surround the child with disabilities. What does it mean for a child to be able to see the differences in the way others learn? Why is this exposure important and meaningful in the lives of students where school might come easy to them? Who are we impacting by opening our doors and accommodating the students who need extra support in the classroom? I think about how wonderful it must feel as mothers and fathers to be able to 27

drop your children off to the same school each day, knowing that they are all getting the best education possible.

I pray that all parents and guardians of children with special needs find strength and hope in knowing that Marian Educational Outreach is not only working for the student, themselves, but for the entire community of our Catholic Schools. To help grow, shape, and nurture students takes a large village. A village that consists of amazing donors and advocates who generously give of their time and financial support to the mission of Marian Education Outreach.

We could not continue supporting students without this amazing community, that I consider a family… sticking together through hard times and ensuring that all children are loved and nurtured in their Catholic schools.

Marian Educational Outreach has been able to provide funds for reading programs that focus on dyslexia, flexible seating of all types for all ages, technology that allows special education teachers to embrace their students’ learning, and allowing them to be leaders in the classroom, and researched based intervention programs that will help with differentiate learning and review over material being taught in the general education classroom. For those who have supported Marian Educational Outreach with financial giving and giving of your time; Thank You! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for allowing me to ensure that all students in our Diocese receive what they need. For those who want to be a part of this, I welcome you to give me a call or email me with your desires. I look forward to the watching the mission of Marian Educational Outreach unfold as we move forward in supporting the students with disabilities in the Diocese of Evansville.

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Celebrate Life

By Greg Schaefer ‘98 & Jeremy Goebel ‘06

In a year that has brought much adversity, it is necessary for us to look around and see how much we have to be thankful for. Life is good! You matter! And so does everyone else!

Jason told the adoption story of each of their six children. Their openness and appreciation for life serves as a great witness of what it means to truly celebrate life!

The lives that we live are worth being excited about and should be celebrated. As we recognize the value in our own lives, we should also be able to see the great beauty in the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters around us.

To go with the theme of celebrating the gift of all life, the Mater Dei Students raised $1000 to be used to benefit five organizations that support the sanctity of life. Right to Life of Southwest Indiana, Project Rachel, Marian Educational Outreach, River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Little Lambs.

This past April, Mater Dei High School held a “Celebrate Life” assembly. The main objective of the assembly was to celebrate the gift of ALL human life.

Students were gifted with T-shirts that read, "Wildcats Roar for Life". These shirts were donated by Right to Life of Southwest Indiana. Mary Ellen VanDyke, the Executive Direction of Right to Life of Southwest Indiana was present, and took time to recognize Mater Dei students Greg Mayer and Mina Reising for their participation and placement in the Right to Life Oratory Speech Competition.

We look forward to making this an annual event, in hopes that we will continually challenge ourselves to truly celebrate the beauty and dignity of all human life!

May we always be able to see that life is worth roaring about!

Fr. Ed Schnur was present to begin our assembly with prayer and a few words of encouragement. Indiana Senator Tomes made time to share a powerful witness to the importance of prayer and courage to defend the sanctity of life of the unborn.

Quite possibly the highlight of the day was listening to Jason Gries speak about he and his wife Erin (Zenthoefer) Gries 96’, testimony of being open to God’s plan for their life.

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Alumni

James Altstadt ‘56 of Evansville, IN May 4, 2021 Mary Jane (Wigger) Baehl ‘54 of Evansville, IN February 21, 2021 Margaret Barron ‘54 of Evansville, IN April 28, 2021 Mariann Baumgartner ‘58 of Newburgh, IN December 14, 2020 Larry J. Boots St. ‘60 of Evansville, IN August 18, 2020 Carolyn (Stricker) Brenner ‘54 of Noblesville, IN March 23, 2021 David A. Buckman ‘53 of Evansville, IN July 19, 2020 Barbara (Krack) Cheshire ‘63 of Evansville, IN April 13, 2021 Robert Clausheide ‘58 of Evansville, IN January 18, 2021 Madelyn Eickhoff ‘53 of Mount Vernon, IN Dec. 11, 2020 Robert L. Fechmeister ‘61 of Peoria, AZ April 16, 2021 John Flamion ‘59 of Durham, NC January 4, 2020 Angela Gallagher ‘85 of Austin, TX December 29, 2020 Thomas “Gene” Garnett ‘53 of Evansville, IN December 2, 2020 Joan (Wannemuehler) Gibson ‘55 of Henderson, KY October 10, 2020 William Goebel ‘55 of Evansville, IN December 15, 2020 Joseph Goelzhauser ‘54 of Evansville, In December 5, 2020 Richard Grannan ‘55 of Evansville, IN August 12, 2020 Pamela (Heathcoate) Gries ‘60 of Evansville, IN January 9, 2021 Allen Hamilton ‘61 of Evansville, IN April 20, 2021 Dr. Thomas W. Hamilton, Jr. ‘56 of Santa Barbara, CA July 30, 2020 Jeanette (Weinzapfel) Hartmann ‘55 of Evansville, IN December 23, 2020 Joseph Hatfield ‘56 of Evansville, IN March 8, 2021 Edgar Ray Hertel ‘52 of Evansville, IN July 22, 2020

In Memoriam Larry Hoefling ‘63 of Evansville, IN January 12, 2021 Alice (Phelps) Holmes ‘56 of Evansville, IN March 21, 2021 Ronald Hupfer ‘53 of Evansville, IN August 31, 2020 Donald Jackson ‘65 of Evansville, IN January 18, 2020 Betty (Fulton) Joest ‘52 of Evansville, IN January 8, 2021 Phyllis (Elliot) Jordan ‘57 of Evansville, IN January 13, 2021 Richard “Dick” Jordan ‘56 of Evansville, IN February 6, 2021 Lori (Tucker) Karges ‘81 of Evansville, IN February 9, 2021 Cecilia Kissel ‘53 of Evansville, IN July 8, 2020 Janet (Hamer) Klusmeier ‘62 of Evansville, IN January 6, 2021 Nancy S. (Berendes) Knowles ‘58 of Evansville, IN July 27, 2020 Robert J Koch ‘56 of Evansville, IN October 11, 2020 Ralph Koressel ‘54 of Evansville, IN March 2021 Robert John Koressel ‘73 of Evansville, IN May 12, 2021 Michael Kormelink ‘59 of Evansville, IN March 5, 2021 Ruth (Krack) Kuber ‘57 of Mount Vernon, IN March 5, 2021 Jerry Lannan ‘55 of Evansville, IN November 3, 2020 Joe Lintzenich ‘72 of Evansville, IN August 24, 2020 Donald V. Mayse ‘52 of Adelphi, MD October 21, 2020 Carol (Weinzapfel) Money ‘63 of Evansville, IN February 24, 2021 Roger Muensterman ‘55 of Wadesville, IN December 17, 2020 Teresa (McAtee) Muensterman ‘70 of Evansville, IN April 9, 2021 Judith (Perdue) Phillips ‘69 of Evansville, IN November 11, 2020 David Rieber ‘58 of Evansville, IN April 13, 2020

Shirley (Ziliak) Riedford ‘56 of Haubstadt, IN December 10, 2020 James Robert “Bob” Riger ‘56 of Evansville, IN January 27, 2021 Dixie (Doerr) Robinson ‘54 of Saint Louis, MO Marilou (Horney) Rutledge ‘56 of Evansville, IN December 30, 2020 Richard “Dick” Scheller ‘59 of Evansville, IN October 17, 2020 Julie (Ellert) Schmitt ‘70 of Evansville, IN February 21, 2021 Patrick Schmitt ‘71 of Poseyville, IN January 31, 2021 Dorothy (Schaeffer) Schroeder ‘55 of Evansville, IN October 20, 2020 Robert Simpkins ‘62 of Evansville, IN December 8, 2020 Diane (Etherington) Snider ‘59 of Evansville IN October 18, 2020 Esther (Weinzapfel) Stofleth ‘65 of Mount Vernon, IN February 15, 2021 Rex Strange ‘56 of Evansville, IN November 23, 2020 Sarah (Ko) Summers ‘92 of Evansville, IN July 22, 2020 Don Tepool ‘50 of Evansville, IN December 24, 2020 Harold Tepool ‘70 of Evansville, IN January 12, 2021 Ronald Edward Tepool ‘58 of Owens Cross Rds, AL March 21, 2021 Sarah (Townsend) Tepool ‘58 of Owens Cross Rds, AL Feb 7, 2021 Geraldine (Adler) Weber ‘58 of Princeton, IN March 8, 2021 Donald White ‘55 of Evansville, IN July 21, 2020 James Woods ‘55 of Evansville, IN December 30, 2020 Carolyn (Koch) Williams ‘60 of Largo, FL September 23, 2020 Carol F. Witmeier ‘57 of Evansville, IN July 26, 2020

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In Memoriam Parent

Rose Adler of Haubstadt, IN October 7, 2020 Clara Anslinger of Evansville, IN October 11, 2020 Edward Burnett of Evansville, IN August 3, 2020 Christopher Clem of Evansville, IN September 22, 2020 Jenny Collins of Evansville, IN March 7, 2021 Gary Eger of Evansville IN January 25, 2021 Bonnie Elpers of Haubstadt, IN February 5, 2021 Darvin Elpers of Haubstadt, IN December 21, 2020 Nina Heil of Evansville, IN January 11, 2021 Lloyd Jost of Evansville, IN September 4, 2020 Jennie Kane of Wadesville, IN October 13, 2020 Rose Mary Kercher of Evansville, IN February 3, 2021 Alfred Knapp of Evansville, IN February 19, 2021 Russel E. Lomax of Evansville, IN October 14, 2020 William Mazzier of Evansville, IN October 29, 2020 Clarence Mesker of Evansville, IN October 30, 2020 Patricia Ross of Evansville, IN September 4, 2020 Oliver D. Schapker of Evansville, IN November 22, 2020 Wilma Schenk of Mount Vernon, IN May 2, 2021 Robert E. Spahn of Evansville, IN July 28, 2020 Jim Straub of Evansville, IN January 4, 2021 Kent Tepool of Haubstadt, IN July 17, 2020 Raymond Vescovi of Evansville, IN March 4, 2021 Patricia Wargel of Evansville, IN September 4, 2020 32

Paul “Pete” Weinzapfel of Evansville, IN October 10, 2020 Lee “Bud” Werner of Evansville, IN September 20, 2020 Mary Jo Werner of Evansville, IN March 22, 2021 Sharon Werner of Evansville, IN September 16, 2020 Frank Will of Evansville, IN February 23, 2021 Leona Will of Evansville, IN August 8, 2020

Friend

Rev. James Endress of Evansville, IN January 20, 2021 Sister Mary Dominic Frederick Osb of Ferdinand, IN August 18, 2020 Donald Wade of Evansville, IN November 12, 2020 Patricia Welsh of Evansville, IN October 18, 2020 Paul Witmeier of Dubois, IN December 8, 2020

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