YEAR IN REVIEW
Thank you for being a part of another amazing year for the North Platte Catholic Schools and Endowment. We appreciate your role in the successes of the past year, we appreciate your prayers and support through the challenges, and we look forward to celebrating new accomplishments with you in the coming year.
Between the months of July, 2021 and June, 2022, the North Platte Catholic Schools continued to improve the campus through the NOW is the Time campaign, welcomed many new families to our school system, and received generous bequests and donations that now provide the largest amount of tuition assistance ever available in the Endowment’s history. All of this helps fulfill the mission of the North Platte Catholic Schools:
In union with the Catholic Church, the mission of the North Platte Catholic Schools is to assist parents in teaching their children to know, love, and serve Jesus while providing a high quality academic education.
Academic Summary—Class of 2022
24 Graduates 100% Graduation Rate
15 Graduates attending 4-year colleges or universities:
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• University of Nebraska, Kearney
• Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Hastings College
• Wayne State College
• Concordia University
• Grand Canyon University
• Kansas State University
• University of Notre Dame
• East Coast Polytechnic Institute University
8 Graduates attending a 2-year college:
• Mid Plains Community College
• Central Community College
• Southeast Community College
• Northeast Community College
• Butler Community College
1 Graduate entered the United States Air Force $1,944,937 earned in college scholarships.
Financial Summary
North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment-Trust, Inc.
July 1, 2021 June 30, 2022
Contributions: $1,312,836.25
Earnings & Dividends: $200,020.78
Disbursements to School: $605,000 Project Construction: $481,045.85
Total Current Assets: $5,134,583.18
*Includes Restricted Assets: $1,032,419.07
**Since 2007, total assets have grown from $1,307,723 to $5,134,583 (+$3,826,860)
Tuition Assistance and Scholarships
The following awards were granted by the NPCS Endowment for the 2022/2023 school year:
NPCS Tuition Assistance $48,900
*Awards granted to 20 families (32 students) from the following funds:
Gift of Faith Fund
Joe & Mary Sedlacek Memorial Fund
St. Pat’s Growth Fund
Phil & Helen Breen Memorial Fund
Marilyn Brownell-Hirsch Memorial Fund
John Kirchner Memorial Fund
Frank T. & Margaret M. Henley Memorial Fund
College Scholarships $14,250
*Twenty awards granted to students from the following funds:
Dean & Glynn Ward Memorial Fund
Student Athlete Scholarship Fund
Ellie Siegel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mary Salcetti Pandorf Fund
Kent Boyer Education fund
Sharon Goffena Fund
Al Robinson Memorial Fund
Linda Rae Harrach Memorial Fund
Robert E. and Margaret E. Rea Memorial Fund
Agriculture Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Major Alvin Maurice Mougey Fund
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2021-2022
in 2021-2022 Thank you for your investment in the students and staff of the North Platte Catholic Schools! Here’s a look at what we accomplished, though your generosity, in the previous fiscal year: *New school vehicle, gym tarp system, exterior paint at St. Pat’s High School, Wish List items for teachers $50,896………….. G.R.E.E.N. *6 Great Teaching Fund Awards (faculty scholarships) $13,907………………………….
kitchen for St. Pat’s High School, to be located east of the cafeteria. The cafeteria will also receive a facelift, with new lighting and flooring As well as additional restroom facilities which will be a great blessing during the fall sports season!
Funds *New girls locker rooms at St. Pat’s High School, new offices for St. Pat’s principal and guidance counselor, additional hallway flooring & lighting $481,045.85…………….
We are thrilled with the progress and amazing improvements we’ve made to our campus thus far in the NOW is the Time Campaign. We are especially grateful for the alumni and donors who have supported this campaign, and many previous campaigns. As we move forward with these remaining projects, we ask for your prayers that they may be completed promptly, and we ask for your continued generosity. The supply chain landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years, and we are feeling the effects as we gather bids and estimates for these remaining projects. If you have not yet had the opportunity to make a gift to the NOW is the Time campaign, now is truly the time! If you have made a gift or pledge, would you prayerfully consider renewing your support for the final leg of the campaign? We want to ensure that ample funds are available to complete the remaining projects, while also setting funds aside to support future growth of the Endowment. Please feel free to contact the Endowment office at any time with campaign questions, or if you’d like to stop by school to take a look at the completed projects!
G.R.E.E.N.
2022
NOW is the Time—Update!
Despite some delays and supply chain interruptions, progress rolls along with the NOW is the Time capital campaign. Summer 2022 saw the completion of new girls locker rooms at St. Pat’s High School, as well as new office spaces for the high school principal and guidance counselor. These two administrators are now located right off the front hallway, with a conference room adjoining the two offices. Next on the campaign agenda… Our final phase of projects! Summer 2023 will see work begin on a new
Generating Resources for Educational Excellence Now was held on October 22, 2022 at St. Pat’s High School. The Endowment’s annual dinner/auction event celebrated its 20th anniversary with record-setting proceeds. Since the inaugural event, G.R.E.E.N. has generated over $2 million dollars for the Endowment in support of our school system. Perpetual thanks are in order for the G.R.E.E.N. founding committee volunteers who began the event in 2003: Pat (‘75) & Kathleen Keenan, Jeff (‘77) & Robyn (Greenwood ‘77) O’Connor, and Marty & Lisa Troshynski. This year’s event saw the highest net proceeds to-date, surpassing the $225,000 mark. Over $45,000 was generated through the Fund-ANeed appeal, which will be designated for: New elementary reading curriculum, gym air conditioning at McDaid Elementary, and a fund for guest speakers and special programming for students and faculty K-12. Over $8,500 was donated for Wish List items submitted by McDaid, Little Leprechaun, and St. Pat’s teachers. Please SAVE THE DATE for next year’s event!
G.R.E.E.N. Saturday, October 21, 2023
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What our Supporters Accomplished
Great Teaching Fund *Tuition Assistance Scholarships $39,415
Endowment Funds *SCRIP Tuition Assistance $7,519.47
SCRIP *College Scholarships $12,000
Endowment
NOW is the Time Campaign
One of two new locker rooms w/ adjoining showers
Hallway view of new office spaces
Donor Recognition
We are continually blessed by the generosity of our alumni family… Your support of the Annual Fund, G.R.E.E.N., Irish Fest, the Book of Memories, and fundraising campaigns is greatly appreciated!
THANK YOU to each and every alumni who supported the Endowment during the 2021-2022 financial year. Your support helps the Endowment provide approximately 1/3rd of the overall operating budget for the North Platte Catholic Schools. Donations to the Annual Fund provide for teacher salaries, facility operations, and tuition assistance at NPCS. Thank you for your past and continuing support!
1946 - Mary Pieper
1949 - Margaret Coker
1951 - Della Brown
1952 - John & Anne Slattery
1953 - Mary Kay Cernicek, Ella Mae & Norm Kuzel, Robert Rea
1954 - Pat Hahn
1955 - Gerald Campbell, Kathleen McElroy, Jesse & Ruth Mendez
1956 - F. Michael & Ruth Hayes, Phyllis McGrane, Jerome & Betty Steffes
1957 - Dawn Smith
1958 - John & Barbara Clinch, Claude Faulkner, Jerry Neff
1959 - Al & Linda Schimek
1960 - Bob & Cindy Forest, Bill & Marilyn McGahan
1961 - Janet & Larry Winder
1962 - Kent & Linda Swanson
1963 - Elizabeth McGahan, Marilyn McGill, Julie & Fred Vieyra, Gordon & Kate Voss
1964 - Theresa McGahan
1965 - Stanley & Nancy Sedlacek, James & Marcia Petersen
1966 - Dennis Cooper, Patty Earl, Robert Hirschfeld, Kathryn Lowe, Tom & Joyce McCraw, William & Suzanne Burbach
1967 - William & Jan Breen, Suzanne & William Burbach, Rosemary & Ron Jones, Shari & Gerry Kraus, Patricia Neff
1968 - Nancy & Rick Bodenhamer, Tom Condon, Daniel & Beverly Faulkner, Bill & Linda Smith, Jean & Pat Struckman
1969 - Stephanie & Steve Branch
1970 - Diane Bieber-Rawicz, Julie Frazier
1971 - Douglas & Karen Brouillette, Jackie Karre, Lynn & Beth Sedlacek, Mary Wyatt
1972 - Susan Keith, Michele & Harry Preste, Douglas & Rose Ryan, Edward & Lore Stanley, Lynne & Clifford Hills
1973 - Diana & Mike Halverson, JoJo & Cory Jensen, Edward & Michelle Lupomech, Michael & Dolly Mroczek, John & Lynette Pieper, Lee & Janie Sedlacek, Elizabeth & Rob Waterman, Niles & Suzy Dodson, Tom Dorwart
1974 - Kevin & Cindy O’Connor, Jan & Teresa Smith
1975 - John Campbell, J. Patrick & Kathleen Keenan, Lynn & Randy Kuhlmann
1976 - Patrick Clinch, Thomas Farrell, Randy Mroczek, Kurt & Jeanne Pieper, Tim & Karen O’Connor, Christopher & Laurie Ryan
1977 - Jeff Eastman, Maureen & Mike Harlander, J. Daniel & Sandy Keenan, Joe & Julie Lupomech, Jeff & Robyn O’Connor, Thomas & Merry Sedlacek
1979 - Suzy & Niles Dodson, Therese & Jack Horner, Lynn Lupomech, Bill & Julie Mackley, Mark & Michelle Pieper, James & Linda Tucker
1980 - Michael & Joan Davis, Kirk Szwanek
1981 - Michael & Johnna Arensdorf, Vincent Cooper, Kristine & Rodney Griffiths, Mike Jurado
1982 - John & Lizlie Dilsaver, Becky & Lynn Ehrman, Mary Pat & Blane Haywood, Mary & Gerard Modglin, Amy & Mike O’Gara
1983 - Steve & Kim Clouatre, Ann & David Pieper, Donna & Joe Rodriguez, Mark Young
1984 - Jeannie Campbell, Brian & Tammy Hayes, Dennis & Jennifer Kellogg, Denise & John Koller, Sharon & Steve Kramer, David & Ann Pieper, Toni & Dave Slattery
1985 - Anne Maciejewski, Michael & Beth Nozicka
1986 - Rich & Pam Harrach
1987 - Tina & Thomas Cartwright, Steve & Lucy Dodson, Madonna & Andrew Jett, Kati & Rich Odbert, Cindy & Patrick Tierney
1988 - Krista Dittman, Keith Harvat, Daniel Murphy, Steve & Keri Ramaekers
1989 - Kevin & Wendy Dodson, Chad & Lea Reece
1990 - Candace Books
1991 - Michelle & Heath Hoffman, Shelly Huckfeldt, Matt & Mellissa Irish, Amy & Jake McGill, Sarah & Christopher Thorpe
1992 - Kathleen & Scott McConnell, Trisha & Garrett Storer
1994 - Mary Jo & Cory Chandler, Amanda & Jake Tolstedt
1995 - Lynette & Matthew Whisler
1997 - Sara & Barry Heim-Smit, Michael & Jessica Furmanski, Brandi Holys
1998 - Dan & Lannae Phelps
1999 - Moriah & Josh Eickhoff, Jessica & Mike Furmanski, Emily & David Pandorf
2000 - Renae & Troy Brandt, Jered & Megan Jorgensen, Jacque & Scott Murphy
2001 - Matthew & Jackie Pieper
2002 - Cassie & Sean Condon, James Holys, TJ & Sarah O’Connor
2003 - Nathan & Tricia Kramer, Kristopher & Tracey Rosenthal, Jessica & Nathan Sorensen
2004 - Jacob Monnier
2005 - Mareesa & Alex Hasenauer, Josh & Jennifer Kramer, Eric & Kayla Wood
2006 - Kayla & Eric Wood
2007 - Sean & Kelsie O’Neill
2008 - Maddy & Koby Krebs, Kelsie & Sean O’Neill
2009 - Jory & Nikki Torres
2010 - Morgan Harms, Shelby & Cameron Kolling
2011 - JoBeth & Aaron Halling, Amber & Ben Thomas
2013 - Joe & Jenae O’Malley
2014 - Mark Mayfield
2017 - Nelson Jett
The Fall 2022 sports season brought some historic firsts to Irish athletics… The first ever St. Pat’s girls golf team and the move to 8-man football both provided much excitement and brought much success! We are proud of ALL of our Irish athletes and thank them for a season to remember!
Girls Golf
St. Pat’s had great success in their inaugural season of Girl’s Golf, led by coach Kristine Gale. The team consisted of 6 girls, 4 of which played the previous spring on the St. Pat’s Boy’s Golf Team. The team competed in 5 season tournaments and Districts at Four Winds Golf Course in Kimball. The team saw much improvement throughout the season, with each player improving their score in competition by at least 10 strokes. The future is bright, as all will be returning except senior Olivia Dimas. Coach Gale says she is incredibly proud of this historic team. “They stepped up to the challenge of trying something new and really improved their golf game, confidence, problem solving, and golf etiquette. I feel lucky to be able to coach these girls!” Football
The 2022 Irish Football season was one of great excitement and accomplishment. Led by coach Kevin Dodson (‘89), the Irish successfully transitioned to 8-man football and ended the regular season with an undefeated 8-0 record (for only the 9th time in school history). The Irish advanced to the semi-final game, falling to a talented Neligh-Oakdale team. St. Pat’s ended the season at 11-1, ranked 3rd and 4th in the final media season rankings. Coach Dodson stated that, “Senior leadership was outstanding as these fine young men modeled the work ethic and positive attitude it takes to BE THE BEST!” The following young men were honored with All-District recognition: Offense: seniors Seth Engler and Matthew Phelps, junior Jackson Roberts, and sophomore Logan Dodson. Defense: seniors Sam Scholz and Will Moats and juniors Brecken Erickson and Sam Troshynski. Honorable mention was given to senior Luke Ekdahl and junior James Heirigs. Two players were named Omaha World Herald All-State: juniors Jackson Roberts and Brecken Erickson. Honorable mention All-State were: seniors Sam Scholz, William Moats, Matthew Phelps and
Logan Dodson.
Fall
Sports Recap
sophomore
St. Pat’s Girls Golf 2022
Coach Kristine Gale, Hazie Uerling, Neva White, Amanda Galloway, Natalia Wiezorek, Stephanie Budke, Olivia Dimas
Class D-1 Semi-Final @ Neligh-Oakdale 11/11/22
Coach Brad Braithwait, Coach Brent Aufdenkamp (facing back), Coach Kevin Dodson (‘89)
2022 D1 Quarterfinal Football vs. Elmwood-Murdock
2022 Girls Golf Senior Olivia Dimas
Volleyball
Irish Volleyball 2022 was a quick season that provided tough competition and much growth. Coach Maddy (Lister ‘08) Krebs led a young team against some tough opponents. She says the Lady Irish ended the season playing their best volleyball. “We had a group of four seniors who led the team to finish the season by putting their hearts out on the court. We will have many returning players with experience next year, and we plan to have a leg up on where we started this year.” Three players were named honorable mention to the 2022 All-Class C-2 team: Seniors Mae Siegel and Tonja Heirigs, and freshman Izzy Scholz.
Cross Country
The St. Pats cross country teams posted solid results throughout the 2022 season. The girls saw many personal records throughout the season, and the boys were the First Place Class D school in every meet except for State, where they ended up Second. The meet results were: Runner-up to NP at NP Invite, 1st at St. Pats Invite, 1st at Chase County Invite, runner-up to Gothenburg (the eventual Class State Champions) at Broken Bow, 1st at Ravenna Invite, 3rd at the Ogallala Invite, UNK All-School Invite Champions, SPVA Conference Champs, and District Champions with 5 runners in the top 10. The St. Pat’s boys team finished 2nd at State, just three points shy of a Championship. Junior Jarrett Miles set a new St. Pat’s High School State Course record in 16:45.7. Jarrett was also selected for the 2022 Class D Boys Cross Country All State team.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW MASCOT!
The official mascot of the St. Patrick High School fighting Irish got a facelift… Just in time for the 2022/2023 school year.
Please join, like, & follow our social media pages for Irish news and updates! We are: North Platte Catholic Schools on Facebook and YouTube, @NPCatholic on Twitter, and npstpatricks on Instagram. In this era of video streaming, you can join us virtually for many of the school sports and music activities!
*Watch the livestream of most varsity Irish sporting events on the Huskeradio Sports YouTube channel! Our “Voice of the Irish” is the best in the business!
CALLING OUR HONORED CLASSES!
Do these faces look familiar? The only way to tell is to JOIN US at Reunion 2023! Please mark your calendars, make your plans, and save the weekend June 30th—July 1st, 2023!
Class of 1983
Class of 1993
Fall Sports Recap
REUNION FUN 2022
MUCH fun was had by all who attended the 2022 reunion weekend festivities! From golf, to gatherings, to roaming the campus, to the evening banquet The memories made at our class reunions are priceless! Video diaries from the Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament and from the evening reunion banquet are both available for viewing on the North Platte Catholic Schools YouTube channel. Check them out with the links below!
GOLF TOURNAMENT: https://youtu.be/b1C8q-pmil0
BANQUET: https://youtu.be/hATnRPSyP5Q
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Class of 1967 55th Jubilee Therese Schram Miller & Robert McCarthy
Class of 1972—50th Jubilee
Back: Michael Lupomech, Michael Richards, Mark Bieber, Dan Greenwood, Skip Altig, Steve Bollish
Front: Mary Greenwood Bell, Diane Pecenka Nichelson, Barb Peckman Cordell, Sue Beran Keith, Mary Ellen Reed Pedersen
Class of 1962 60th Jubilee
Back: Fred Yenni, Jerry Clinch, Kent Swanson, Chris Hayes, Front: Gloria Smith Turnbull, Ed Dailey, Linda Cooper Goad
REUNION FUN 2022
Class of
Class of 2002—20th Jubilee James Holys, Cassie Condon, Aaron Ryan
Class of 1992—30th Jubilee Erika Schmidt, Heather Taylor McQueen, Beth Spading Freeze Class of 1987—35th Jubilee
Class of 1997 25th Jubilee
Sara Heim Smitt, Mike Furmanski, Brandon Altig, Jason Seberger
2023
JOIN US IN JUNE/JULY!
Calling the classes of: 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013… It’s time to think about reunion 2023! We were thrilled with the great alumni turnout for 2022 festivities… And we assure you that there’s just as much fun in store for this year’s honored classes. Please be sure to have your calendars marked for June 30th-July 1st, 2023. The Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament will kick off reunion weekend the morning of June 30th… Golf, prizes, ball drop, post-golf social… You don’t want to miss it even if you aren’t golfing! Please stay tuned to the St. Pat’s Alumni Golf Facebook page and watch for e-mail correspondence with the registration details. ALL golf team registrations will be online, with an advance deadline. (NOW is the time to be thinking about your team!)
Then, on the docket for July 1st… Open house, yearbook display, social hour, and reunion banquet all to be held on the NPCS campus! Updates will be shared via e-mail and on the North Platte Catholic Schools Facebook page. Please watch your mail for an invitation after the first of the year, as well as the spring edition of the Shamrock. We truly hope you’ll make plans to be in North Platte for reunion weekend! Contact Wendy Dodson with your reunion questions, for hotel information, or to make an early RSVP: w.dodson@npcschools.org, 308-534-5939.
OUR BELOVED DECEASED
We ask God's merciful love and care for all our classmates and family members who have died recently. Please lift them up in prayer and comfort those who loved them. We try very hard to let classmates know about the passing of 'mates and family. If we missed your loved one's passing please send us a note!
Special thanks to the families who have chosen to remember the North Platte Catholic Schools with memorial designations to the Endowment. Their legacy lives on through the dedication and good works of our current students. Memorial donations can be made online at any time by visiting: apps.npcschools.org/donate-now.
Milly Richards— Wife of J. Scotty Richards (deceased). Mother of Scotty, Mike (’72), Pat (’75), Steve (’76), and Tony (’80-deceased). Thirteen grandchildren including Sara (’04), Zack (’08), Randy (’96). Great-grandmother of 24.
Mary “Janie” Davis – Mother of Scott & Marcy (Rector ’73), Shanny, Chris, Linda, Marty, Tricia, Michael (’80), Kelly, and Andy. Grandmother of 28, including Lori (’94), Kary (’03), Liz (’16). Greatgrandmother of 52. Three great-great grandchildren.
Patricia Waltemath Wife of Harry (deceased). Mother of Bill (deceased), Suzanne, Joan, and Todd ('82). Mother-in-law of Tami (White-'76). Grandmother of four. Great-Grandmother of two.
Bob Darling— Husband of Lila Wallace ('61). Preceded in death by his parents John & Cynthia and brother Richard. Survived by sister Cindy Anderson.
Patricia (McCarthy) Grosh (’50) Wife of George (deceased). Mother of Chris, Steve & Ken. Grandmother of 7. Great-Grandmother of four.
Stephen Fleck— Husband of Ruth (deceased). Father of Mick (’67), Duane (’70), Linda (’66), Cindy (’73), Marsha (’75), and Madonna (’82). Grandfather of 21. Great-grandfather of 52. Great-greatgrandfather of seven.
Jerry Hepp Husband of Geralyn “Geri” (Tucker ’72). Father of Jeff, Tony, Pam, and Amy. Grandfather of five. Great-grandfather of 12.
Fr. Donald J. O’Brien (‘53) Longtime priest of the Grand Island Diocese. Brother of John (‘50-deceased) and Shirley (‘51). Thirteen nieces and nephews. Eighteen great-nieces and nephews, including Kevin (‘04), Eddie (‘05), and Bailey (‘15).
Thomas Grabowski (‘80)— Son of Verna (former faculty). Brother of Mary (‘73), Jody (‘75), James (‘78-deceased), Christina (‘81), and Joseph (‘82). Uncle of Brian Ellis (‘98).
Marilyn Schneider— Wife of Endowment founder Jim (deceased). Mother of Jim (’79), Mary (’81), Patty (’85), Michael (’88), Ann (’89), and Theresa (’92). Grandmother of twelve.
Viola “Vi” Ramaekers wife of Endowment founder Bill (deceased). Mother of Donna (’83) & husband Jim (’83) Murphy, Bill (’85) & wife Christine (Bennett ‘85), Bob (’87), and Steve (’88). Grandmother of 18. Greatgrandmother of 9.
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Deacon J. D. (Jason) Dorwart ('47) Husband of Mary Farrell ('46-Deceased). Father of Tom ('73), Jason, Ann ('74), Mary, Patrick. Three grandchildren. Preceded in death by sisters Pat Dellenbach ('44) and Margaret Peetz ('45), and brothers Clinton ('52) and Gerald ('55)
Janie Talbott— Mother of Alex (’07), Christina (’09), and Andrew (’10) Johng.
David Broeder— Son of Louise (’50). Brother of Steve (’70), Tim (’72), Don, Tom, Cathy, Teresa, Elisa, Danny, Jerry, and Trisha. Father of two, grandfather of one.
Father Robert B. Rooney— Son of Harry & Virginia. Brother of Mary Jane, Pat, Joe, Jerry, Karen and Jill. Long-time Diocese of Grand Island priest. Superintendent of NPCS 1970-1974. Fr Bob was seriously injured in a bicycle-truck accident near Ord and spent most of his later years at Madonna Center in Lincoln where he died April 17th at 85.
Don Schrader— Husband of Nadeen. Father of Patty ('67) Curtis and Roxie ('69) Simon (deceased). Father-in-law of Mike Curtis ('66) & Joe Simon ('68). Grandfather of Mindy Curtis ('92) & Chad Curtis ('95) and Stacy, and Brook Simon. Seven GreatGrandchildren.
Barbara (Schatz) Cooksley ('57)— Wife of Frank (deceased). Mother of Mitchell. Grandmother of seven. Great Grandmother of eleven.
Jim Langford: Husband of Peggy Barraclough ('67) and Mary Hanson whom he married after Peggy passed. Father of Jason ('89), Travis ('92) and Jacque ('97). Grandfather of nine.
Jason Roblyer ('90): Husband of Staci. Father of Madison. Son of Jim and Cheryl. Brother of Jill ('92).
Petronillo "Pete" Luna: Husband of Juanito "Jennie." Father of Erlinda ('69), Steve ('70), Alfred ('73), Gloria ('75), and Phil ('76). Twelve grandchildren. Twenty-Three Great Grandchildren and Three Great-Great Grandchildren.
Frances "Frankie" Vieyra: Wife of Louis (deceased). Mother of Louis & Theresa (deceased), Fred, Jerome ('72), Vicky, Angelina and adopted Children Stephanie and Stephen Horn. Grandmother of many including Gina ('87) and Gino ('90) Colonna.
Ron Siegmann Son of Robert and Darlene (Clemens '53) Siegmann.
Kathleen "Kathy" (Piper) Slack ('56) Wife of Wesley (deceased). Daughters Suzanne & Teresa (both deceased). Sister of Joanne ('53), Don ('54), Wayne ('55), Tom ('60), Eileen ('62). Wayne, Tom & Eileen are all deceased. Aunt of Chris ('80), Larry ('82), Angela ('83), David ('87) Piper and Joe Inlow ('73) and others.
Dayton J. Wenz— Son of Sarah ('98). Brother of Laynie. Grandson of Bob & Barb Wenz. Nephew of Seth.
Tyrone J.Brabec Husband of Gail Bieber ('78). Rose Ann Farrell— Wife of J. Leonard Farrell. Mother of Mike ('73), Dennis (Joshua)('74), Tom ('76), Diane ('79), Mary Pat ('82), Peggy ('85). Eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Randy Burbach ('69): Husband of Denise. Father of Kay ('00) and Ann ('02). Grandchildren Emma, Turner, Axton and soon to be born granddaughter. Son of Reiny and Martha (deceased). Sibling of Barb ('64-deceased), Bill ('66) & wife Suzanne Sexton ('67), Rosemary ('67), Kevin ('73) & Denise Dodson ('75), Karlene ('80). Many nieces and nephews including Shawn ('88), Heather ('90), Brian ('94), Adam ('00), Craig ('02) Burbach; Sarah ('94), Aaron ('96) Jones; Heidi Waldschmidt ('91).
Clyde F. Lockwood: Husband Kathleen (deceased) and of Mary Ann (Greenwood-deceased). Father of Gerald (deceased), Carol, Marcia, William and James ('83). Step-father of Connie ('69), Mary Kay ('72), JoAnn ('75), and Dr. John Greenwood. Fourteen Grandchildren, Eleven Great-Grandchildren and one Great-Great Grandchild.
Mary Ann (Greenwood) Lockwood: Wife of Clyde (deceased) and of Milton Greenwood (deceased). Mother of Dr. John, Connie ('69), Mary Kay ('72), JoAnn ('75) Greenwood; James Lockwood ('83) and Gerald (deceased), Carol, Marcia, William Lockwood. Fourteen Grandchildren, Twelve GreatGrandchildren and one Great-Great Grandchild.
Gary Nichelson: Husband of DiAnn (Pecenka '72). Father of Ian (deceased). Brother-in-Law of JoJo ('73), Dorthea (deceased-'75), Mike ('79), Francis ('82) and Pete (deceased).
Jim Simon: Son of Bill ('38) & Bess (both deceased). Father of daughter Roune. Brother of Tom ('62), Joe ('68), Ann ('70), Kay ('71), Bill ('72), Phil, Suzie ('83). Proceeded in death by brother Bob ('59).
OUR BELOVED
DECEASED
SHARING GOOD NEWS
We share here the bits of news gleaned from media and other sources. As always, a reminder that we ask for your help gathering the news. We invite E-mails with news to: Wendy (w.dodson@npcschools.org) or Bill (wmcgahan1943@gmail.com).
The Platte Institute Board of Directors elected Pat Keenan (’75), of North Platte, as Chairman of the organization.
Dr. David Cantral ('79), pulmonologist at Kearney's Platte Valley Medical Center, was selected as "Physician of the Year" by the Nebraska Academy of Physician's Assistants. He serves in a number of regional clinics.
Ann Schneider ('89) was cited for her work in investigation of War Crimes in Central America for the Federal Government.
Shelly (McCarty) McKelvey Ph.D ('86) was recently named Associate Dean of the College of Education at UNK.
Jeanne (Altig) Wilke ('80) was chosen to participate in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure & Examination in Chicago. She has been a nurse for 38 years.
Cassie (Weatherly) Condon ('02) works in the North Platte Chamber & Development Office and recently wrote the grant application that secured $30 million to help build the new Rail Park near Hershey.
Kole Harrach ('10) returned to North Platte and joined the Lady Irish Basketball coaching staff. Coach Harrach will assist head coach Kelsie (O’Connor ‘08) O’Neill for the 2022/2023 season.
Collin Pieper ('14) received his M.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Isabel Roberg ('19) received her B.S. in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Science with High Honors from UNMC. She was also on the Dean's List.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduates: Jacob Granger ('18), Emma Lindemeier ('15), Allison Montgomery ('18)
Concordia Graduate: Jayden Brosius ('18).
University of Nebraska-Kearney Graduates: Cassandra Brown-Summa Cum Laude ('19), Tyler Heiss ('18), Jessica Slattery ('17)
Lane Knisley ('17) graduated from Hastings College and is currently attending mortuary school.
Natasha Martinez ('15) received a M.S. degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice with certification in Managing Juvenile and Adult Populations.
Gary White III ('18) received a B.S. Cum Laude from Dakota Wesleyan.
Ashley Tolstedt ('21) was on the Chadron State Dean's List. She also graduated basic training for the Army National Guard and will attend Advanced Individual Training in the summer for Military Police.
Kinsey Skillstad (‘20) graduated from Northeast Community college where she was named 1st team All-Academic for Volleyball.
Emma Lindemeier (‘15 ) graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Degrees from North Platte Community College: Hunter Deeds ('21) - Electrical Technology Dylan Woody ('20) - Automotive Technology Automotive Division Award Recipient Matthew Elsten (’20) Automotive Technology Dolan Branch (’20) Building Construction Technology Julie Slattery (’20) Associate of Science Kobe Lawrence (’16) Associate of Arts
Dean's List UNO: Andrew Lindemeier ('20)
Dean's List Mount Marty: Charlie Gale ('20), Gracie Rippen ('19)
Dean's List UNL: Alex Davies ('21), Rachel Heiss ('21), Julie Slattery ('20), Jacob Swift ('19)
Dean's List UNK: Amy Honerman ('18), Cassie Brown ('19), Jessica Slattery ('17), Tyler Heiss ('18)
HAVE YOU MOVED RECENTLY?? IF SO, HAVE YOU E-MAILED US YOUR NEW ADDRESS? We want to keep you informed and involved with your class. Please share current USPS and E-mail addresses!!
NEW BRIDES & GROOMS
We congratulate those who have joined in the Sacrament of Marriage since our last issue. Prayers for your daily decision to love one another!
Drew McClellen (’15) & Alyssa Downs
Trey Dodson (’15) & Ashley Glesinger
Michael Elsten (’15) & Ashley Hohenstein
Amy Honerman (‘18) & Collin Dorszynski
Anna O’Malley (‘15) & Andrew Reinholz
Jared Arensdorf (’12) & Mandy O’Malley (’13)
Jake Jones (’17) & Amanda McClellen (’17)
Will Stickney (‘16) & Allison Thalken (’17)
Makaela Barron (‘09) & Mark Lauderdale
Gabe Vyzourek (’17) & Jordyn Childears (’17)
NEW PARENTS
Our congratulations go to these new babies and their parents!
NEW SONS
Emily Wyatt (‘99) & David Pandorf
Jeff & Natalie (Wood) Cox (both ’10)
Dominic (’12) & Alyssa Pasquinelly
Sean (’11) & Michelle O’Malley
Eric (’05) & Kayla (’06) Wood
Matthew (’12) & Shanna Jensen
John & Diana (Zheng) Tines (both ‘11)
Jacob (‘13) & Frorella Stadler
NEW DAUGHTERS
Adam (’06) & Rachael Greenwood
Gregory (’10) & Renae Vinton
Zandra (Carlini ‘14) & Chase Golter
Luke (’04) & Sarah Weatherly
Beau & Alesha (Thomas) Sedlacek (both ‘09)
Halley (Faulhaber ‘08) & Evan Hankins
LETTERS LETTERS LETTERS
A friendly reminder that we can only publish correspondence if we receive it! We love hearing from you, and so do your classmates! E-Mail, snail-mail, text, call… We are happy to receive them ALL. Please direct any and all correspondence to: PO Box 57 North Platte, NE 69103 Phone: 308-534-5939
E-Mail: w.dodson@npcschools.org Text: 308-520-2891
November, 2022
The family of Randy Burbach (‘69) would like to thank you for your love, support, and generous donations to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment. Randy was a faithful believer in Catholic education and was so proud to have his children continue the Burbach tradition. God bless you all. Denise Burbach, Kay (‘00) & Kelly Burbach,, Ann (‘02) & Chad Grunewaldt, and the Reiny & Martha Burbach family August, 2022
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for placing our mother, Evelyn Searle, in the Book of Memories. Sincerely, Lynne (Lloyd ‘72) Hills, Tom Lloyd (‘74), Mark Lloyd (‘74), Ann (Lloyd ‘79) Hollman, Mary Lloyd (‘80), Gena (Lloyd ‘82) Stringham July, 2022
Thank you so much for the beautiful arrangement sent to Jim’s funeral. We are so thankful for your support to help us get through this difficult time. The Jim Langford Family July, 2022
Class of 1997– 25 years! As gratitude for my educational foundation at St. Patrick High School, this gift is made in honor of my mother Judy, and in memory of my father, Ed. Brandi Holys (‘97) June, 2022
Enclosed is my initial contribution to establish the Fr. Donald J. O’Brien Memorial Tuition Assistance Fund. Fr. Don and I were friends for over 83 years. Hopefully other friends and former parishioners will also be inclined to contribute.
Sincerely, Bob Rea (‘53)
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