X Magazine Winter 2023

THE XAVIER MAGAZINE

NO.XI WINTER 2023

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Friends of Xavier Catholic Schools, It is my pleasure to once again greet you and invite you to enjoy another edition of X Magazine. As you read through the articles, we hope you will be inspired by the magnificent things our students are achieving across all our campuses. Our hallmark at Xavier Catholic Schools is the strong sense of community and our students' willingness to be of service. There are achievements across our entire system, including our athletic teams, who had a banner year in the fall, capturing all seven boys' and girls' conference championships and two more state championships for our ladies' volleyball and cross country teams. Our theater programs also continue to impress, with this year's production of The Wizard of Oz highlighting the musical and theatrical talents of our high school and even some middle and elementary school students who joined the cast. Our high school students and our staff participated in the Ethel Moehring Help Your Neighbor Day tradition and spread out across the valley to provide assistance to individuals in need as well as visiting parishes.

In this edition, you will also see the debut of the Xavier Catholic School System's long-range annual strategic plan. This project has been in the works for a number of years, and through the combined efforts of our system leadership team, our board of trustees, and pastors, we have charted a course that will set Xavier on a path for long-term success and sustainability. We hope that what you see will allow you to share our vision of a highly successful system. Great things are happening here, and we are excited about the future, both in the short-term and long-term.

In closing, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who supports our system and feels great pride in all the good that is happening here. There are many opportunities for you to begin or continue supporting Xavier Catholic Schools, and we hope that the good work and the accomplishments you see in this magazine will inspire you to help us continue to provide the very best Catholic education for all children across our system and support our Catholic faith and community in the Fox Valley.

Live Jesus in Our Hearts!

Phil Riley

The stories you are about to read in this magazine reflect our mission, a mission that would not be possible without the support of our community. To help keep our mission strong, please consider making a gift to the Xavier Fund at

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FEATURES:

CONTENTS

12-13 Power of the Gospel featuring Nick VandeHey 24 Inducted into WADA Hall of Fame featuring Kathy Bates

25 One of the Most Amazing Gifts featuring Kiki Wagner

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION Philip Riley, Jr. | PRESIDENT Bob Biebel | VP of ADVANCEMENT

30-31 Philanthropy is not just the Check featuring

Trena Larson | VP of FINANCE & ADMINSTRATION

ALUMNI:

Tara Pearce | VP of ADMISSIONS

Mark Calmes

5 22-23 Alumni Class Challenge 6-7 Alumni Updates 8 Class Reunions

John Ravizza | SUPERINTENDENT

9-11 2023 Legacy Graduates

Mike Mauthe | PRINCIPAL Xavier High School

HIGH SCHOOL:

Sara Meyer | PRINCIPAL Xavier Middle School

17 Homecoming

Tina Fairweather | PRINCIPAL Xavier Elementary School Marquette Campus

21 Spirit of Kateri

Alena (Lange) Tapelt '96 | PRINCIPAL Xavier Elementary School McDonald Campus

21 Bridging Wisconsin 14-16 Hawk Highlight

37 Germany and Italy Trip MIDDLE SCHOOL:

22-23 Seventh Grade Experience and Eighth Grade Vocation Fair

23- New Associate Principal at XMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Most Reverend David Ricken | CHAIR Diocese of Green Bay

18 VIP Day

Reverend John Girotti, JLC | VICE CHAIR Diocese of Green Bay

20 Color Run

Dr. Becky Walker Diocese of Green Bay

4 Celebrate

Reverend Joseph Dorner St. Bernadette Parish

19 All Saints Day MISCELLANEOUS: 26 New Faculty

Deacon Mike Eash St. Bernard Parish Reverend James Jugenheimer St. Pius X Parish Reverend John Katamba Sacred Heart Parish Br. Ray Stadmeyer St. Joseph Parish

For magazine submissions and corrections, please contact the Advancement Department at (920) 735-9380 or xmagazine@xaviercatholicschools.org.

Reverend Ryan Starks St. Therese Parish Reverend William Swichtenberg St. Mary Parish Deacon Lincoln Wood St. Thomas More Parish

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What is Celebrate?

Celebrate is the premier fundraising event for Xavier Catholic Schools.

Funds raised at Celebrate support the entire school system. Everyone is invited to attend, get involved, and support Celebrate. Celebrate 2024 is on February 3rd, 2024 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center.

FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENING – IT FEATURES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! • Silent & Live Auctions • Raffles & Games • Fund our Future - a special time when attendees are encouraged to make donations to fund our great school system • Cookies for a Cause - fulfill faculty and staff’s specific requests

For event information, or to register, please scan the QR code to the right or visit Celebrate2024.givesmart.com

CLASS CHALLENGE WINNERS...

1973

Congratulations to the class of 1973 on being the 2022-2023 Xavier Alumni Class Challenge winners with 15.83% participation!

The Xavier community is blessed by the generosity of our graduates and cannot thank you enough for your continuing support. Alumni who contribute are making a statement about the education and experiences they had at Xavier Catholic Schools.

Curious where your class ranked at the end of this challenge? Visit the Alumni Giving page on our website at xaviercatholicschools.org/alumni/alumni-giving.

Congratulations Class of 1973!

ALUMNI UPDATES On August 25, Xavier alumni, family, and friends attended the first annual Jeremy Janssen Memorial Golf Outing held at Grand View Golf Club in Hortonville.

Proceeds from the event went to support the Jeremy Janssen Memorial Fund. It was an amazing day filled with great friendships and great memories of Jeremy, who passed away in 2019. Special thanks to the Janssen family and the class of 1999 for organizing the event.

Stay tuned for plans for next year's event.

Michael Reader ‘13 and Maggie (Wallace) Reader ‘13 have been soaking up every minute with their son, Luca. He is always giggling and smiling and loves to be cuddled.

He is happiest when he’s outside on a walk or taking in the beautiful sights of nature.

His legs are constantly kicking especially when he’s listening to music; he will “Irish dance” to anything you put on! When you sing to him, he gives a contagious smile and his face lights up. He is such a sweet little boy and the perfect addition to the Reader family.

Mike Pankratz ‘69, has published six books he’s written in retirement. The books are available in eBook or quality paperback. Bridgeport tells a tale of life in speakeasyera Chicago. Back to Reno will make you laugh as some young students display how NOT to go through college. Other books will take you from Door County, Wisconsin to Florida, the Pacific Coast north of San Francisco, and other American Settings.

Cassandra Bunks ‘17 married Vinni Lettieri on July 8th, 2023. Far left photo is father, John Bunks, mother, Jodi Bunks and two siblings Jena Bunks ‘25 and John Bunks Jr. ‘20.

Katie (Kramer) Dougherty ‘13, recently started as the first-ever Executive Director of the Spierings Cancer Foundation. “I’m grateful for the Xavier community and the strong commitment to community service while I was at Xavier, which ultimately led me to this position.”

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My wife, Barb Feavel ‘65 and I (Doug Feavel ‘65) recently celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary. We are graduates of Xavier’s class of 1965. We met during our senior year in high school and married during our senior year in college.

I attended St. Mary’s grade school for eight years and Barb attended St. Theresa for eight years, in whose church we were wed in 1968. Career moves led us away from Appleton shortly after I returned from National Guard basic training in 1971. In our retirement, we live in Vincennes, Indiana, near one of our two children and two of our four grandchildren. We recognize that our excellent Catholic school education is a major contributing factor to the various successes in our life, including an enduring and happy marriage. We are in good health and very active, so we’re looking forward to still more anniversaries to come.

Jim Sensenbrenner ‘65, finished his fourth book, Outdoor Legends.

It features epic stories about the greatest hunters and outdoorsmen and women of all time. Take a journey through time starting more than 6,000 years ago with orion hunting varmints in the villages of Greece; Davy Crocket hunting bear in Tennessee before he defended the Alamo; Ernest Hemingway almost dying in two plane crashes in the middle of Africa; and ending with Chuck Adams, the greatest living Pop and Young record holder. It’s available from select retail outlets and Amazon.com. Signed books are available by contacting Jim at jbsenen@gmail.com.

Megan (Farr) Toivonen ‘16 and Andrew Toivonen ’16 were married October 21, 2023 at St Joseph's Church in Appleton by Brother Ray Stadmeyer and celebrated with family and friends at Round Lake Farms in Brillion, Wisconsin. They currently live in Minneapolis, MN where Megan is a clinical dietitian at U of M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital and Andrew is pursuing a PhD in Astrophysics at the University of Minnesota. Their wedding party included Xavier graduates: Will Hansen ‘16, Santana Simon ‘16, Tyler Farr ‘18, Andrew Farr ‘11, Olivia Simon-Balster ‘15, Christopher Toivonen ‘13, Natalie Bradish ‘16, Morgan Dietz ‘16, Matthew Toivonen ‘21, and Ben Grow ‘16.

Alumni, tell us what’s new! Whatever you have been up to, we would like to hear about it!

Share your story via email: xmagazine@xaviercatholicschools.org, or by mail to 1600 W Prospect Ave, Appleton WI 54914, or, on our website: xaviercatholicschools.org/alumni/share-your-story.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Xavier Class Reunions

The class of 2003 got together for their 20th class reunion at Tipsy Taco

The class of 1983 got together for their 40th class reunion at Holidays

The class of 1993 got together for their 30th class reunion at the Yacht Club

The class of 1968 got together for their 55th class reunion at the Yacht Club

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Legacy Graduate

XAVIER 2023

LEGACY GRADUATES Xavier legacy graduates represent children and grandchildren of Xavier alumni. In May, 19 of our graduating seniors had a parent or a grandparent who also attended Xavier.

Top(L-R) Luke Polzin, Dawson Fish, James Mueller, Ean Mares, Luke Meyer, Sam Schreiter, Owen Eckes, Peyton Verhagen | Middle Row (L-R) Veronica Much, Jaelyn Nelson, Elena Wall, Beau Andree, Eddie Oelhafen, Ashton Rankin | Front (L-R) Peyton Blaylock, Rae Willison, Emma Pearce, Bethany Kroll. Not pictured: Ryan Daniels. xaviercatholicschools.org

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Jennifer (Fenendael) Andree ‘90, Beau Andree ‘23 and Gavin Andree ‘21

Elizabeth (Lee) Much ‘93, Veronica Much ‘23, Becca Much ‘22 and Brian Much ‘92

Caleb Mares ‘21, Ean Mares ‘23 and Cary Mares ‘84

Barb (Berg) Wall ‘89 and Elena Wall ‘23

James Mueller ‘23 and Jon Mueller ‘89

Paul Meyer ‘85, Luke Meyer ‘23 and Kate (Meyers) Meyer ‘85

Emma Pearce ‘23 and Edmund Spang Jr ‘63

Jaelyn Nelson ‘23, Mary (Oberweiser) Rankin ‘70, Jerome Rankin ‘68 and Ashton Rankin ‘23

Lora (Goll) Verhagen ‘90 and Peyton Verhagen ‘23

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Eric Oelhafen ‘88, Emma Oelhafen ‘21, Jennifer (Rankin) Nelson ‘93 and Jaelyn Eddie Oelhafen ‘23 and Amy (Pfefferle) Oelhafen ‘91 Nelson ‘23

Chuck Schreiter ‘62, Pat (Dietz) Schreiter ‘65, Carey (Schreiter) Pederson ‘96, Neal Schreiter ‘92, Tessa Schreiter ‘21, Sam Schreiter ‘23

Gretchen (Polzin) McKinley ‘01, J. Scott Polzin ‘67, Rachel (Polzin) Meuli ‘05, Luke Polzin ‘23 and Ed Polzin ‘97

Ryan Daniels ‘23 and Shannon (Oudenhoven) Daniels ‘94

Richard Marion ‘70, Katie-Lynne (Paiser) Byram ‘02, Peyton Blaylock ‘23, Geralyn Marion ‘74, Adam Paiser ‘97 and Patricia (Magnette) Long ‘76

Tim Eckes ‘97, Susan (Kuba) Kappell ‘77, Owen Eckes ‘23, Amy (Kappell) Eckes ‘99, and Melissa (Eckes) Barry ‘98

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POWER OF “How is seminary going?” I often hear this question when I am home on break, or I encounter someone I have not seen for some time. I have a variety of different answers including, “pretty good,” “good but tiring,” “it can be challenging at times,” etc. Those responses could just as easily answer the question, “How was your day at work?” Yet, here is my honest answer— you would not believe me if I told you.

I am not trying to make a claim about anyone’s ability to empathize with my experience or believe in the supernatural. Quite frankly, I have trouble believing it myself sometimes because the power of the Gospel is simply astounding.

It transforms the way you experience the world.

I graduated from Xavier in 2016 and found myself well prepared to study and play football at St. Norbert College. By senior year, I had everything that the world told me I should want and everything that I thought I wanted. I had great friends, numerous job offers, a new car, and I was going out with a girl that I liked. While the priesthood had once been on my heart, it had long since passed. One evening in adoration, however, God put four words on my heart, “This Is My Body.” As a good Catholic school boy, I knew the Eucharist was Jesus, but I had not seriously reflected on responding to Christ’s gift by offering my own life on the altar with Him. In that instant, every thought I ever had about becoming a priest came rushing back.

My response was a four-letter word, and it was not “amen.” I was ticked. Why would God call me to be a priest when things were so good, when I had it all figured out?

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Looking back now, I realize God gave me a great gift. He gave me everything I thought I wanted and told me I was free to have it. But deep down, there was a recognition that He was calling me to something more. And that choice had to be totally free.

THE GOSPEL

Written by: Nick VandeHey

In my first year of seminary formation, I found myself stripped from all technology, living in a new community, learning how to pray, and discovering the meaning of my identity as a son of God. In the grand scheme of things, I gave God a small “yes”, but then He used it.

I watched God heal people and even more importantly heal hearts, including my own. I saw people overcome by the Holy Spirit and freed from spiritual bondage. I received provisions from God firsthand, walking hundreds of miles on pilgrimage begging for food and places to stay. I was first asked by Bishop Ricken to move to Milwaukee, and soon after, to Rome. Since moving to Rome, God has continued to surprise me, challenge me, and teach me the meaning of life. Despite all the excitement, most of my life looks like I am sitting in a church doing nothing.

Yet, in that silent prayer God speaks, He heals, and He invites us closer.

Some might say, “good for you, I’m glad you are discovering yourself,” but honestly it is the exact opposite. I am discovering a person—a person who seemingly died a horrific death on a cross, but simultaneously conquered sin and death.

Looking at the cross, it might be hard to believe that Jesus is the victor, but I assure you He was on a mission, and He invites others like me and you to participate in that mission. Through Him, our entire vision of the world changes as he transforms the deepest sufferings of our hearts.

It has not been easy, and He never said it would be. But He did promise to be there with us, and He is always faithful to His promises.

Nick has been in seminary for three years and will be in Rome for the next four years. Following this, with God's will, he will be ordained in 2027.

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MARCH MADNESS WINNNER After two years of strong showings, Adam Lange ’99 finally broke through and took first place in the 3rd Annual Xavier March Madness Bracket Challenge.

Congratulations to Adam on his persistence in defeating 56 competitors to take home the title.

Watch for information on the 4th annual challenge coming in February!

What’s happening

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The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both won conference again this year. The girls won their third straight conference title and are back-to-back state champions! The boys won their second conference championship in a row and qualified two seniors for the state meet, Noah Donnermeyer ‘24 and Luke Krull ‘24. Individually, Lilie Fouts ‘24 won the conference meet and finished fourth at state.

Noah Donnermeyer ‘24 and Annalise Minorik ‘24 both finished third in their respective conference races.

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What’s happening

HIGH SCHOOL

Xavier football finished the season with a 10-2 record while capturing their third straight Bay Conference championship and a win over FVL in the Apple Bowl! The Hawks’ season ended in level 3 of the WIAA playoffs to a talented Lodi team. Reid Hietpas ‘24 was the conference defensive player of the year and Carter Appl ‘25 was the linebacker of the year in the conference. Isaiah Des Jardins ‘24 took home running back of the year honors while Adam Earle ‘24 was the conference offensive lineman of the year.

The girls’ volleyball team finished the season with a 45-3 record, another conference championship and their second straight state championship. Libero, Belle Shea ‘24, and setter, Mariah Potter ‘24, were unanimous first team all-conference selections with Potter being named the Bay Conference player of the year for the second consecutive season.

The girls’ tennis team qualified for team state along with six individual qualifiers. The girls secured another conference championship to add to their decorated history and finished as state runner-up.

Gabby Stammer ‘25 and Grace Ogden ‘25 finished in fourth place in the doubles bracket at state.

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HIGH SCHOOL

The boys’ soccer team won their first conference championship since 2014 and finished the year with a 20-4 record. The Hawks were also regional champions and ended their season in a competitive sectional final match against St. Mary Catholic. Wyatt Rouamba ‘26 was the conference defensive player of the year.

The Xavier girls’ golf team also qualified for state and are champions of the Bay Conference. The program had a very impressive postseason, winning regionals, placing as runner-up at sectionals, and finishing fourth at the state golf meet. Sophomore, Aliisa Helminen ‘26 finished in fourth place individually at the state golf meet in Madison.

JJ Vander Loop ‘24 won the “Red, White & Blue” circuit at WIR. JJ was the youngest driver that night by quite a margin. The photo to the left includes JJ’s mock trial teammates, Miranda Romnek ‘24, Allison Taylor ‘24, Sophia H. Bauman ‘24, and Angela McGreevey ‘24 who went to support him at the race!

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What’s happening

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VIP DAY Both elementary campuses celebrated VIP Days this fall, where grandparents, parents, and/or special VIPs were invited to come to school to spend time with the students and participate in different activities such as Mass, dance parties, classroom visits, and sweet treats.

This day is so meaningful to students as they get to show family members projects they have been working on, new friends they have met, and a glimpse into what their days look like!

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Marquette Campus 500 W. Marquette Street Appleton, WI 54911 (920) 733-4918

McDonald Campus 1810 N. McDonald Street Appleton, WI 54911 (920) 739-7826

MARQUETTE 2ND GRADERS

Xavier elementary campuses celebrated All Saints Day on Wednesday November 1, 2023 by attending Liturgy.

Marquette 2nd and McDonald 3rd graders carried on the special tradition of selecting, researching, and dressing up as their favorite Saint. In addition, each campus had additional special activities that included a Living Saints Museum to share knowledge of individual Saints and class discussions at all grade levels.

MCDONALD 3RD GRADERS

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COLOR RUN

Xavier Elementary Home and School Association (HSA) held its fourth annual Color Run at Xavier Middle School on September 28th. Elementary kids and Frankie the Hawk joined us for a colorful night of fun! The event started with running a course designed by volunteers as faculty decorated students with powder. The event was concluded with a giant “color blast” in the middle of the field.

Superintendent, John Ravizza even joined in again this year!

The Color Run is a fundraiser for HSA. HSA supports the elementary faculty and staff throughout the year with classroom supplies, conference and in-service meals, appreciation gifts, Thankful Thursdays, treats on holidays, and supports all students with family events throughout the year. A special thank you to our Color Run committee and volunteers. We sincerely appreciate all of you!

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Spirit of Kateri Written by: Abby Sorensen

Annie Strick '24 and Angela McGreevy '24 were awarded the Spirit of Kateri Award at Camp Tekawitha. Each week, Camp Tekakwitha staff awards the Spirit of Kateri Award to a few exceptional campers in recognition of their leadership, love of Christ, embodiment of our camp theme, and dedication to serving their fellow campers and friends at Camp Tekakwitha.

Annie and Angela were among two of four campers honored in their session, nominated by their counselors and selected by the staff!

This summer, our theme was ROOTED, encouraging all campers and staff to plant their roots in Christ and find their strength in their faith.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha, our patroness, embodied this in her everyday life. As a young child, Kateri learned about Jesus and made that a priority for the rest of her life, walking miles everyday for years to make it to Mass. St. Kateri displayed a deep love for Jesus amidst numerous obstacles, but her faith inspired her to help care for all she encountered, especially the elderly and sick in her community. Our goal is for each camper to leave camp with the seeds of faith planted and Annie and Angela lead by example, sharing their faith with everyone they encountered at camp!

Spirit of Kateri was awarded to Angela McGreevy '24 and Annie Strick '24

Winners of the Spirit of Kateri Award are honored among the campers and parents, and receive a shirt with the last words of St. Kateri, “Jesos Konoronkwa” (Jesus, I love you). We’re so proud of Annie and Angela!

Bridging Wisconsin Jonathan Bryan ’20 was recently featured in a UW-Madison article highlighting notable December grads. Bryan was recognized because he and three other students started the “Bridging Wisconsin” project. “Bridging Wisconsin” connects underrepresented students with undergraduate mentors. The mentors help the students with post-high school graduation planning, with an emphasis on higher education. Bryan, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Psychology as well as a certificate in Health and Humanities, was also chosen to speak at the College of Letters & Science’s pre-commencement gathering and to represent the college during the commencement ceremony. He hopes to continue his education and become a physician.

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What’s happening

MIDDLE SCHOOL 4. The Apparition Site (Oratory) where students felt sincere peace amid Mary’s presence. Students relished their time in this spot and lit candles for loved ones, enjoyed seeing the relics and the wall of crutches that people have left there after miraculous healings.

Faith is woven into every day at Xavier Middle School. In addition to those daily experiences, XMS students have the opportunity for more in-depth experiences throughout the year. Two that have taken place already this school year were the seventh graders making their own rosaries and then going to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion with their rosaries and the eighth graders attending the Diocese of Green Bay Vocation Fair that took place at Sacred Heart in Appleton.

5. Shrine Grounds Search in which students did a quiet scavenger hunt to learn even more about the grounds.

The spiritual field trip was a very powerful day for XMS seventh graders. We are truly blessed that this shrine is close enough to visit to give students these impactful experiences.

Seventh Grade Experience

Seventh grade students prepared in many ways before their field trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion earlier this fall. They began by visiting four Marian Shrines via Google Earth and studying each of them, learning who Mary appeared to and what the circumstances were. In addition, seventh grade students learned about the history of the rosary and its prayers and mysteries. Once they had learned about the rosary and the process of creating one, each student made his/her own rosary.

The process is personal (students choose their own beads) and beautiful for each student.

In early October, all XMS seventh graders boarded buses for Our Lady of Champion. Students prayed as a group and then participated in five sessions to learn about the sacred grounds.

Sessions included: 1. The Rosary Walk where students got to utilize the rosaries they had made.

2. The Stations of the Cross was an outdoor experience where students visited the updated statues.

3. The Grottos are where students learned about the various holy statues on the property including Pope John Paul II, St. Bernadette, and St. Francis of Assisi. They also got to see Adele’s gravesite and that of Sammie, the dog who loved to visit the shrine and is now buried there.

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Eighth Grade Vocation Fair

In its second year, the Diocese of Green Bay’s Vocation Fair for eighth graders was another amazing experience during National Vocations Awareness Week. Vocation means our calling from God. The Diocese held the vocation fair over two days to bring all Diocesan eighth graders attending Catholic schools together to give them the opportunity to explore various vocations. This year’s theme was “Quo Vadis” which is Latin and means “Where are you going?” Students pondered how they want to be holy and considered that, ultimately, our vocation is to be a saint.

As part of the experience, students were treated to rapper Joe Melendez who got students moving in the gym and was also a very inspiring speaker. Students also had some open gym time where Father Patrick Costello and some seminarians played Frisbee with them. Fathers Mark Mleziva and Kevin Ripley spoke to the boys about vocations while Sister Carol spoke with the girls. Many Diocesan priests were there to support the students and share their vocation experience in a fun environment.

As you’ll see in the photos, students wore yellow discs that their religion teacher, Mary Casey Benthein '86, had them wear that

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day telling the students to think of them as their halos. Many students stated that they didn’t fit, which was a teaching moment where students were reminded to grow into their halos.

Later this year, XMS eighth graders will also have the opportunity to visit St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and St. Norbert Abbey.

Student Reflections from the Shrine: “I felt like all the stress and anxiety just went away.

I felt a true inner peace when I was there.”

- Natalie “When I was at the apparition site, I felt a connection with God that I have never felt before.”

- Caleigh “I felt Mary a lot at the apparition site. It was almost like Mary had left her mark and people made it bigger with the blue candles. It felt like a warm hug.”

– Harper “The pilgrimage helped me feel closer to God and Mary. All the sites made me feel really calm and at peace.” I thought the whole field trip was amazing and peaceful and spiritual.”

- Brooke

Ashley Turner ’12 is the new Associate Principal at Xavier Middle School.

Ashley is a graduate of the Xavier Catholic School System having attended St. Bernadette, St. Joe’s, and finally graduating from Xavier High School in 2012. After graduating high school, Ashley went on to obtain a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Carroll University (‘16), a master’s degree in School Counseling from Lakeland University (‘19), and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin Madison (‘22).

For the previous five years, Ashley has worked in the Appleton Area School District as an elementary school counselor. As a school counselor Ashley was working with kids in one-on-one, and in small group and whole class settings. She also took on the role of liaison between the elementary school counselors and the Appleton Area School District. In that role, Ashley was mentoring other counselors, writing and developing curriculum, and meeting with district administrators advocating for student needs.

Ashley has really enjoyed being back in the Xavier system thus far. The community aspect is something that she cherished as a student and has proven to be as amazing a benefit as a staff member as it was as a student. Families have been incredibly supportive and welcoming and she is looking forward to growing her career with us here in the Xavier Catholic School System. xaviercatholicschools.org

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Inducted into WADA Hall of Fame

Kathy Bates ’71 was recently inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame honoring a career that spanned 45 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator, all at Xavier High School.

One of the first female high school athletic directors (ADs) in the state, Kathy led Xavier athletics for 29 years. She also served on the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association Statewide Board for 18 years, having repeatedly been elected by her colleagues across northeastern Wisconsin. She is only the sixth female AD inducted into the WADA Hall of Fame. Kathy was among the ADs instrumental in providing input and shaping all high school sports for the entire state of Wisconsin. Her prestigious career had a tremendous impact on so many student-athletes for so many years.

In 1976, Kathy began a 17-year tenure as an English teacher at XHS before she became the AD in 1992. A long-time coach, she was the varsity girls’ volleyball coach for 14 years, head girls’ track and field coach for 4 years, and assistant track and field coach for 29 years. Kathy also served as Dean of Students at the school for 25 years, starting in 1993. She coached many Xavier teams in state tournament competitions, both under WISAA and WIAA. Kathy’s husband, Mike ‘71, also coached at XHS for 28 years and volunteered with Xavier Athletics and the Xavier Booster Club for 50 years. Mike stepped back from his traditional role at Xavier at the same time that Kathy retired.

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Kathy received numerous awards over her career including the State Award of Merit from the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association in 2019 and the District 4 Athletic Director of the Year in 2010. Twice she was named the District AD of the Year for the Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Directors Association in 1993-94 and 1995-96. She was selected Educator of the Year at Xavier High School in 1992, received the Bonner Award at Xavier High School, was named the Fox Valley Christian Conference Coach of the Year in Girls’ Volleyball in 1984-85 and 1987-88, and received the Red Smith Award from the Xavier Booster Club in 1996.

During her Xavier tenure, Kathy oversaw numerous athletic projects including the building of a second gym and the renovation or construction of all existing Xavier athletic facilities, including the track, soccer and softball fields, tennis courts, and the upcoming artificial turf for Rocky Bleier field. Upon her retirement in 2021, the Kathy Bates Athletics Fund was created in her honor. If you would like to make a gift to honor and thank Kathy for her dedication and service, please visit www.xaviercatholicschools.org/giving/ index or contact Bob Biebel at (920) 735-9380.

ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING GIFTS Countless XHS students have started donating blood thanks to Xavier Service Club’s (formerly Key Club) blood drives held right at Xavier High School. Regardless of why students start donating (some do it to get out of class, some do it for the post-donation cookies, some do it for the cord at graduation, and some do it simply because it is the right thing to do), they often learn quickly of its importance. For Xavier alumna, Kiki Wagner ‘20, blood donation eventually also became plasma donation and no one has learned the importance of that donation more intimately than Kiki. Kiki began donating plasma during her senior year of high school. In addition to it being the right thing to do, it was an easy way to earn some extra cash. Kiki left for college that fall, but had plans to donate while home on Christmas break in December 2020. Little did she know at the time, she would become the recipient instead of the donor, Kiki came home from college for Christmas break not feeling great. Thinking she was worn down from college life and finals, she brushed it off. Soon she and her family realized it was more than regular fatigue, so much more. Kiki began having coordination issues as well as difficulty speaking, eating, and

seeing. After a trip to the emergency room and several tests, Kiki was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and immediately placed in the ICU. GBS is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.

Kiki’s course of treatment in the ICU included vital plasma treatment. Plasma exchange is done to rid the body’s original plasma of certain antibodies that our bodies use to attack the peripheral nerves. Kiki credits the plasma treatment for saving her life. She endured four-hour daily treatments, but those treatments allowed her to improve enough to start all of her therapy needed for her road to recovery.

Kiki was lucky in that she was released from the hospital after just one week, though all of her therapy (physical, occupational and speech) continued daily at home. Several weeks later, Kiki suffered a relapse of the acute phase of GBS. This time, Kiki received intravenous immune-globulin replacement therapy in which the protein from donated plasma is introduced into the body. Again, it played a key part in her recovery.

Kiki’s road to recovery has been long, but she is back to living a healthy life and continues attending college. She still has some numbness in her feet and some facial weakness, but considers herself blessed. Many with GBS experience symptoms like fatigue, abnormal muscle sensations, and aches and pains for the rest of their lives. Kiki believes she would not be where she is today without her family, medical staff, and plasma donors.

She wants to thank everyone who donates plasma—whatever their reason—believing it’s one of the most amazing gifts people can give.

In January, 2023, Kiki was chosen "New Plasma Hero" by the Be A Plasma Hero Foundation for her work in recruiting donors and educating others in the importance of Plasma Donation.

For those local and interested, Xavier High School offers blood drives right at XHS four times/year. For those interested in donating plasma, check out your local resources today! xaviercatholicschools.org

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New Faculty Back row (L-R): Sami Slaughter, Elizabeth (Liz) Radke, Kat Idleman,

Jennifer Kubowski, Jenny Pagel, Kelsey Geiger, Ashley Baumler, Lauren Tonies, Katie Weber, Ann (Wilbur) Matousek '99 and Nick Metropulos '17 Front Row (L-R): Anna Ebben '20, Rebecca Sievers '08, Ashley Turner '12,

Caitlin (Richeson) Lingg '06, Kari Knox and Holly Roarty

Faculty & Staff RETIREMENTS

Joey Meyer | 22 years, 1st grade teacher It is with gratitude, joy, and sadness that I announce my retirement from the Xavier School System. Knowing this was God's plan for me all along, I am so grateful and blessed to have been able to do a job that I love for the past 29 years (22 of them at Xavier)! I want to sincerely thank you for the gift of your children and entrusting them to me and this school community. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know so many amazing families and in some small way, helped to impact the lives of all of the students I have had over the years, both academically and spiritually. I will always cherish the memories of the countless laughs, hugs, and 'aha' moments that we've shared together. I am honored to have been part of such a wonderful school community both as a parent and an employee, and I will always remember the positive impact it has had in my life. Live Jesus in our hearts... forever.

Michelle Greely | 29 years, 2nd grade teacher Xavier has been home to me for many years. It has been an honor to work with hundreds of students and their families. It has been a pleasure to have amazing co-workers to learn from and to offer support, all in the name of helping children continue to be the best version of themselves. My own children had the privilege to be Hawks from kindergarten through high school graduation, and for that I am eternally grateful. I've felt God calling me to evolve into my next chapter of life for several years. It's exciting, and a bit terrifying. My head knows it's the right decision, but my heart hasn't quite caught up! I'm not sure exactly what this next chapter looks like, but it will include an abundant amount of time with family and friends, and a slower pace of life where I will definitely stop and smell the roses!

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Forever

XAVIER Dear Friends of Xavier,

As the President of Xavier, I am thrilled to share with you the progress made in the last three years toward finalizing and implementing the long-range strategic plan that we started in 2018. Countless individuals have contributed and worked tirelessly to develop and bring the strategic vision of the system to its current state.

The plan we are presenting consists of three key components: 1. Four pillars that represent the values and vision of the Xavier System.

2. Five-year strategic goals that are aligned with critical areas of the System's operations.

3. Annual goals for 2023-2024, currently in progress, that are assigned to each key area of the System's operations.

We are excited to present this plan, and a great deal of work has already been completed in our efforts to drive this plan forward. Our goal is to make Xavier Catholic Schools a place that our students, staff, and families deserve and ensure the long-term future of the Catholic Community of the Fox Valley.

Phil Riley

STRATEGIC PLAN PILLARS Academic Excellence

Faith Partnership

Xavier provides students with rigorous academic programming and individualized instruction geared to serve the whole child while preparing them for success in college and in life.

We embrace our mission to help students grow as Disciples of Christ, by instilling in them a thirst for knowledge and virtue, in collaboration with parishes, families, and the community.

Xavier Family

Operating Excellence

Our Xavier family encourages students to live lives that are committed to service and faith with dedication to their community by creating lifelong bonds that sustain them for life.

Our faculty and staff are committed to strategic planning that promotes excellence in education, while providing the latest technology, learning materials, and facilities for our students.

IMPACT AREAS

Academics

Admissions

Advancement

Offer the highest quality Catholic education to every Xavier student.

Recruit and enroll students who wish to pursue a rigorous Xavier Catholic education.

Cultivate resources to support the current and future needs of the Xavier System.

5-Year Objectives Enrollment growth to 1500 students across the Xavier System Fully implement ISM strategies Fully implement Admissions process Market and coordinate unique characteristics of Catholic education

5-Year Objectives Grow Xavier Foundation by $10M Fund key objectives in Next Moves Increase alumni participation Establish comprehensive major gifts program

5-Year Objectives Academic Excellence Continuity of curriculum System-wide 21st century student programming Utilization of technology Documentation of Catholic Experiences and Identity Support Faculty and Staff

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Finance

Operations

Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Xavier System.

Provide thorough maintenance of current Xavier facilities while addressing prospective projects.

5-Year Objectives Restructure System Salary Tables Prepare positive operating budget by 2027 (before depreciation) Program tuition to increase contribution to Cost to Educate Fund $250,000 annually for capital investments

5-Year Objectives Establish master campus facility plan Finalize 5-year capital plan Prepare capital campaign for 20242025 Define Xavier Proposition Implement comprehensive communication plan

Xavier

TODAY

Academics

Admissions

Advancement

Finance

Operations

1-Year Objectives

1-Year Objectives

1-Year Objectives

1-Year Objectives

1-Year Objectives

Reach annual unrestricted goal of $2.3 million to support balanced budget

Evaluate current salary structure by engaging independent contractor to complete wage survey

Measure and show success of high school graduates Formalize transitions: Preschool to Kindergarten Grade 4 - Grade 5 Grade 8 - Grade 9

Continue comprehensive literacy program Define and celebrate Catholic identity Manage and integrate technology and resources throughout the system curriculum

Implement online enrollment Establish enrollment targets at each campus/maximum for each campus

Increase the value and number of funds to support teacher salaries by $1 million

Recruit 10 new XMS and 10 new XHS students

Grow scholarship funds to increase enrollment

Create admissions program to chart growth

Develop the financial strategy to implement new wage structure

Create plan to fund capital investments at $250,000

Move Xavier Foundation from private to public

Define and create admissions evaluation process Communicate and market programming and integration of the Catholic faith within adamic programs and extracurricular offerings

Work with parishes to promote Increase overall alumni collaboration and stabilize subsidy participation to 13-18% contributions and overall dollars by 3-5%

Grow leadership giving by 10% and participation by 5%

Develop models to analyze staffing to assess teacher/staff ratio/develop recommended staffing levels

Develop capital needs list for 2023-2024

Develop master maintenance plan for critical end items

Examine system master campus plan in anticipation of potential capital campaign

Annual projects still in progress: Iris house - purchased Rocky project - In progress Fund XHS roof replacement Safety doors at XHS & Marquette

Deploy phase 1 of System communications plan

MISSION STATEMENT St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated to faith formation, academic excellence, community engagement, and individual growth of our students in a safe environment.

Philanthropy is not just the check “Philanthropy is not just the check-writing kind, but the kind where an investment of heart and soul into advocacy for people and causes truly makes a difference.”

- Mark Calmes ‘69

Mark Calmes is not one to boast of his accomplishments. In fact, he initially didn’t want to tell this story for that reason. He agreed to share his story now because at this point in his life, he has gained perspective and has found it advantageous at times to share his life experiences, especially if those experiences can educate, inspire, or otherwise help someone navigate their own journey of life. We hope this Alumni Feature touches you and educates, inspires or helps in some way.

Mark Calmes graduated from Xavier in 1969.

He went on to a very successful 45-year career at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM). In his personal life, Mark and his late wife Jane were blessed with four children, grandchildren, and a beautiful life. In 2009, Jane was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and that diagnosis started a new life’s journey for them; not only Jane’s health journey, but also a philanthropic journey that continues today. After a heroic eight-year battle with ALS, Jane passed away in August, 2017. Jane’s legacy lives on through Mark and his family’s continued philanthropic efforts.

Prior to Jane’s diagnosis, Mark considered himself a “normally generous person”.

He wrote checks when people asked and happily supported others. Jane’s diagnosis and their interactions with and support from the ALS Association changed something

in Mark. Living the experience and seeing firsthand what this horrific disease does to people and, equally important, how it impacts the families stirred something deep inside. Shortly after Jane was diagnosed, Mark and Jane formed “Jane’s Angels”, a family and friends team for the “Walk to Defeat ALS”. The “Jane’s Angels” team walks annually and is extremely proud of the fact that this past September, the team surpassed the $1 million fundraising mark.

Mark and Jane didn’t stop with the walk team. They also created a foundation that provided financial support and resources for families dealing with ALS in central and southern Illinois. In addition, in 2019, Mark created the first national ALS scholarship program. Not only did Mark create the program, he pledged $1 million to fund it.

It was a new aspect of service for the ALS Association. It is called the Jane Calmes ALS Scholarship Fund and it provides financial assistance to students whose ability to pay for education has been severely compromised due to the family’s financial burden from ALS. Mark is proud to share that this program has awarded over $2 million to students nationwide. He said, “These scholarships are helping kids attain their dreams, which might have otherwise been lost. ”Mark feels very blessed to have been able to create this program to provide these opportunities. Many recipients share that

they want to go on to research cures for ALS or become doctors and nurses. He knows these scholarships are also teaching the recipients about philanthropy as many say they will pay it forward.

Mark was named a member of the ALS Association National Board of Trustees in 2015 and joined the St. Louis Regional Chapter Board of Directors in 2019. His firsthand experience with the disease has allowed him to be a powerful advocate for Concurrent to the scholarship program, Mark those impacted by ALS. He leads and serves also created a regional fund to honor Jane on many national committees for ALS. In and her compassion and care for others. recognition of his significant contribution This fund replaced the original foundation to the ALS Association, he received the he and Jane started. Jane’s Angel Fund inaugural Rebecca Luker Courage Award provides financial assistance to ALS families of Recognition from Target ALS, a research for everyday needs not covered by private foundation. Mark makes the argument that insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. This philanthropy isn’t a one-way street, as he has program has become one of the chapter’s been richly rewarded from his work by what it most sought-after services and has also has done for his heart and soul, describing it inspired others to honor their loved ones by as incomparable to anything else. Mark feels creating Angel Funds in their name. Recently, he is blessed to have had the opportunities to the ALS Association decided to make this a do what he has done. national program.

The ALS community and the world as a whole More than just writing checks, giving has are blessed by Mark and his innovative and become a different experience for Mark compassionate philanthropic efforts. Not only over the last 15 years. While he has invested is he making an impact today, but his and monetarily in the ALS Association’s efforts, he Jane’s work and legacy will live on from what has also invested his heart and soul. has been created and built.

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Safety & Security Initiatives: "I Love u Guys" Program School safety is a top priority for the Xavier Catholic System and is essential for creating a supportive learning environment and a spirit of hospitality across our campuses. We want all students, staff, families and guests to feel safe and valued.

With this in mind, we work closely with the Appleton Police Department and Diocese of Green Bay in developing and reviewing policies and protocols to promote and ensure safety.

Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the Xavier System implemented safety protocols from the “I Love U Guys” Foundation with support from the Appleton Police Department. The “I Love U Guys” programs for crisis response and post-crisis reunification are used in more than 40,000 schools, organizations and communities around the world. The protocols are created through research-based best practices of school administrators, public safety experts and first responders.

On June 27, Sgt. Dane Coonen '05 (Threat Assessment Officer, Appleton Police Department and Lt. Jack Taschner (School Resource Officer Coordinator, Appleton Police Department) met with school leaders and campus staff to review safety protocols and discuss implementation of Standard Response Protocols from "I Love U Guys" Foundation. During our August in-services Sgt. Coonen and Lt. Taschner presented to all faculty and staff. “Through these comprehensive measures, we create a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community. This is essential for promoting student success and well-being,” explained Dr. John Ravizza, Superintendent.

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Xavier Catholic Schools Recognized Among 2024 Best Schools in America Here at Xavier Catholic Schools, we’re thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as a 2024 Best School by Niche! This year, we ranked #1 in Best Private K-12 Schools in the Appleton Area!

Niche’s data sources for the annual K-12 school rankings include the U.S. Department of Education, Private School Universe Survey, Common Core Data, the School District Finance Survey, Civil Rights Data Collection, School Attendance Boundary Survey, Niche K-12 student and parent surveys and data updates from Partners through Partner accounts. Schools and districts that have claimed their Niche Profiles have limited access to make data changes. Areas of evaluation are: Top Colleges Score – Average score of colleges that students are most interested in or go on to attend, based on Niche Best Colleges ranking.

College Enrollment – Percentage of seniors who go on to four-year colleges.

Culture and Diversity – Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Parent/Student Surveys on Overall Experience – Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of students and parents from the school.

Student-Teacher Ratio – Ratio of students to full-time teachers. Please note: Student-teacher ratio is not a representation of average class size.

We've earned this ranking by scoring highly in these factors that aim to capture what it’s really like to attend Xavier. While we’ve always known that Xavier Catholic Schools is a wonderful place to learn and grow, we’re so proud of our students and staff for earning this national distinction.

You can check out Xavier Catholic Schools’ profile and see the full list of 2024 rankings, methodologies, and data sources over at www.niche.com/. Thanks again to our community for working hard every day to make Xavier worthy of national attention. xaviercatholicschools.org

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2022-2023 Accomplishments:

As we move into 2023-2024, Xavier Catholic Schools would like to share our fundraising goals, but first, it’s fitting to recognize what your generosity helped us accomplish last year. The Xavier community generously donated in excess of $3 million dollars. Here are a few of the highlights:

Annual Giving

Capital Improvements

Over $2 million was generated to balance the annual system budget.

An additional $1 million was contributed to restricted use, including $200,000 to the Xavier Foundation, $450,000 for capital improvements and $350,000 for Xavier auxiliary organizations.

Among the many projects completed or scheduled for completion are: installation of an athletic turf field, new high school commons furniture, advanced technology in classrooms, new Business Center, advanced security measures and elementary playground equipment.

By supporting Xavier’s “Next Moves” benefactors transform lives, foster active faith development, and ensure long-term system viability. Your gift helps Xavier set a new standard by delivering quality academics and experiences that prepare students for successful careers and fulfilling lives.

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2023-2024 Goal Generate $4.4 Million in Revenue Annual Giving Goal - Generate $2.4 million to ensure a balanced system budget.

Why? This amount represents the difference between dollars received in tuition, fees, parish investment and the total cost of a Xavier education.

How? Xavier achieves this goal through generous gifts to Celebrate, The Xavier Fund, The Xavier Foundation and Xavier Day.

Foundation Giving Goal – Generate $2.0 million for the Xavier Foundation in the following areas: Faculty and Staff Endowment - $1.5 Million Academics and Technology - $200,000 Capital Improvements - $150,000 Establishing new funds and adding to existing funds - $150,000 Why? The Xavier Foundation is a vital source of revenue for the system and its yearly distribution of dollars provides income to the system budget. A well-managed endowment sends a message of planned long-term stability, fiscal responsibility and ensures a sustainable future. The bulk of current foundation funds are primarily directed toward scholarship and tuition assistance and the system needs long-term funding to support faculty and staff, technology, and capital improvements.

How? To learn more on how you can help or to make a donation visit www.xaviercatholicschools.org/giving/nextmoves or contact Bob Biebel and the Xavier Advancement Office at (920) 735-9380 Ext 5502.

XAVIER PRIDE WORLDWIDE

Mary (Vanderloop) Morelli '63, Ann (Vanderloop) Gehrmann '63, and Ralph Gehrmann '64 showing off their Xavier pride in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

John Ravizza (Superintendent) putting a Xavier bracelet at the end point of the Saints' Road in County Kerry, Ireland

Braelyn Heid ‘22 and Bob Biebel (VP) throwing the “X” at a Kentucky football game.

Joe Heimerl ‘18, Michael Vanden Heuvel ‘18, Amy Bires, Aaron Bires ‘31, Robert Bires and Ethan Bires ‘28 showing their Xavier spirit in Yosemite!

Germany

Last June, Frau Rosenbaum and Frau Sass, took eleven students from Xavier High School on a trip to Germany and Austria for two weeks. German class students had the opportunity to practice their language skills and immerse themselves in the German culture.

Students got to experience German family life while staying with host families in Altötting, Germany for the first week. Xavier students attended classes at our partner school, the Maria Ward Schule. In addition, they went on field trips to Berchtesgaden, Salzburg, the Herrenchiemsee Palace, and took a cable car ride in the Alps to the Kampenwand Mountain. During the second week of the trip, the group traveled throughout Bavaria and Austria. They visited Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Hall in Tirol, and Munich. The students saw waterfalls, hiked through gorges, and visited the Nymphenburg Palace. The group had a wonderful time exploring Germany and Austria.

In September, sixteen students from the Maria Ward Schule visited Xavier High School. The Xavier students got to host the students whose families they stayed with while in Germany. German students went on field trips and attended classes. The German students visited Lambeau Field, the Onedia Museum, Devil's Lake, and Wisconsin Dells while they were in Wisconsin. This is a great partnership between the two schools and a wonderful opportunity for all students to practice their language and experience other cultures.

Italy

Last summer, XHS art teacher, Mrs. Balthazor, took fine arts students and interested parents on a “Highlight of Italy” tour. The group landed in Milan and visited the Milan Cathedral. Next they traveled to Venice and visited a glass art studio where they were treated to a hand blown glass art demonstration. After the demonstration, they toured St. Mark’s Square and rode the iconic gondolas though the city’s waterways. The following day, their travels took them to Verona where they visited Juliet’s Balcony and, of course, did some shopping. Their next stop was Florence where they enjoyed a walking tour of the city. There the group visited a leather shop where they were taught how leather boxes are made and the importance of leather in fashion in Italy’s culture.

The group also visited important sites such as Michelangelo’s David, the Tower of Pisa, as well as the Pisa Baptistery where they heard the vocal acoustics of a single vocalist as her voice demonstrated the structural ingenuity which was designed to amplify the acoustics. They found it spiritually uplifting to be in the room listening to the acoustics. Next the group traveled on to Rome and visited the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. They also saw the Coliseum, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain. The following day, they drove to Sorrento and visited a cameo factory and the City of Pompeii. There they visited Stone Beach and swam with the view of Mount Vesuvius in the background—a highlight for the students!

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ANNUAL REPORT LETTER It is with immense gratitude and pride that we celebrate the remarkable impact your generous gifts have made on Xavier, our students, and our shared mission.

Over the past year, thanks to the support of an amazing community of donors, we have joined together to make tremendous strides in living our mission. Your willingness to share and invest in the future has allowed us to maintain our commitment to excellence in education and continue to foster an environment where every student can reach their potential.

As a community, last year over $2.1 million dollars was donated to help balance the budget and cover the true cost of educating. An additional $700,000 was donated for special infrastructure projects, fine arts, and athletics. Each gift is a testimonial to the belief and trust in the transformative power of a faith-filled Xavier education. Knowing we have your philanthropic support to assist us in continual improvement is a sense of strength.

Looking to the future Xavier, we are keenly aware that the educational landscape is rapidly evolving. In particular, our ability to recruit, retain, and reward our system's greatest asset, our faculty and staff. Over the next few years, our advancement efforts will focus in this area and we ask for your support on this important initiative.

On behalf of all Hawks –past, present, and future – I thank all those listed in this annual report. May all we do at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Schools continue to inspire your confidence in years to come. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Live Jesus in our Hearts,

Bob Biebel

By the numbers 2022-2023 Revenue

REVENUE 2% Other 8% Grant/Contracting (including PPP) SYSTEM FINANCIALS:

5% Support Org. 52% Tuition & Fees 19% Advancement

Revenue Education Revenue Parish Subsidy Advancement Grants and Contracts** Support Organizations Other Total Revenue

$10,146,336 $2,702,741 $3,646,898 $1,508,952 $1,024,061 $462,256 $19,491,244

14% Parish Investment

**Grants and Contracts includes COVID related Federal Funding from the Payroll Protection Program, ESSER Funding and Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools.

Expenses

Expenses Salaries and Benefits $11,643,871 Student Support $1,333,115 Tuition Assistance/Discounts $812,542 Facilities & Maintenance $1,000,590 Purchased Services $1,727,738 Other $464,645 Total Expenses $16,982,501

EXPENSE 3% Other 10% Purchased Services

Depreciation

$815,552

(Depreciation not included in expenses)

6% Facilities 5% Tuition Assistance

68% Wages & Benefits

8% Student Support

Students receiving tuition assistance Xavier Elementary 94 Xavier Middle School 60 Xavier High School 62 TOTAL 216

Complete audited financial statements are available upon request.

Independent Audit completed by Clifton, Larson, Allen, LLP.

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Donor List 2022-2023

St. Francis Catholic School System publishes an annual report each year to thank our alumni, parents, grandparents, alumni parents, and friends for their generosity. Whether your gift was at the Founders Level or the Hawk Level, the financial resources you invest in Xavier grow over time - both through the lasting impact they have on students and the impact our students have on the world around them.

Gifts made between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 to the system are acknowledged in their corresponding giving levels.

Additionally, included in the list are the 102 funds within the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System Foundation that distribute income each year, as well as funds within the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region, and the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay that support our school system.

The Advancement Office would like to properly recognize each donor and makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of these lists. We sincerely apologize if there are errors or omissions to this list and ask that should you find one, please contact us at bbiebel@xaviercatholicschools.org or at (920) 735-9380.

FOUNDERS:

Freddie† and Cheryl Andree Anonymous (4) Ascension Health Ministry Captain Family Fund** Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Geoffrey Crowley and Kelly Lanpheer-Crowley Herbert & Elva Dorn K-8 Memorial Scholarship Fund* Herbert & Elva Dorn K-12 Support Fund ** Expanding Opportunities Scholarship* Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Forefront Management LLC Kermit Frahm ’65† Gloria J. Haen Memorial Scholarship** Evie Hartwig Hartwig Family Foundation, Inc. Joshua Hermus ‘99 and Michelle Horn Hermus ‘99 Pat and Cheryl Hietpas Peter and Murissa Katz Eric and Mari Kessenich Michael and Jenna Kessenich William and Mary Kay Kessenich Kimberly Clark Foundation

Timothy and Andrea Kippenhan Thomas and Tina Kocken Alex and Holly Kowalski George and Mary Kremer Foundation Arist and Mary Beth Mastorides Jay and Darci Minorik Miron Construction National Philanthropic Trust Mary Beth Nienhaus Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists Nicole Kessenich Padget ’01 and Ryan Padget Gregory and Julie Pawlak John and Lynn Pfefferle H’07 John and Lynn Pfefferle Scholarship Fund* Mike Pfefferle Memorial Fund* Prudential Annuity Services Lyssa & Andrew Schmidt Charitable Fund David and Janet Vanden Heuvel Bruce and Suzanne VanEnkevort VanSchyndel Family* Philip and Elizabeth Vogt Clarence E. Wallace & Dolores Lynch Wallace Fund* Dolores Lynch Wallace Scholarship Fund* Xavier Catholic Schools Foundation*

Xavier High School General Operations* Xavier High School Teachers Fund*

VISIONARIES:

Anonymous A-Z Process Solutions Baird Foundation, Inc. Community First Credit Union Cranky Pat’s Pizzeria & Pub Robert Dohr & Lilas Dohr Charitable Fund ** Tom and JoAnne Dolata Granite Valley Forest Products Maureen Hussey Memorial Scholarship* Patrick and Valerie Kelly Paul and Catherine Lombardi Marco Technology Joseph and Keri McCormick Nicolet National Bank Catherine Lingg Noffke '08 and Michael Noffke Northeastern Wisconsin Sports Advancement, Inc. Northstar Dental Group Pfefferle Management Port City Bakery Products Prevent Suicide-Fox Cities, Inc. Michael Price ‘84 R. Sabee Company

Sacred Heart Catholic School Boosters Scheels Dick and Jean Thompson U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation, Inc. Vande Hey Company, Inc. Gerald VandeHey Dave and Jane Voss Xavier High School Memorial Scholarship* Xavier Public Access Scholarship*

LEADERS:

ACES Fund** Anonymous Associated Bank Badger Plug Berg Family Scholarship* BLC Community Bank Boldt Company Edward & Margaret Brill Scholarship* Margaret J. Brill Scholarship* Merlin & Joan Brunner Scholarship* Nick Charles Greg and Abby Dion Dr. Charles F. Dungar Memorial Scholarship* Timothy Eckes ’97 and Amy Kappell Eckes ‘99 Thomas † Feavel '62 and Margaret Bekkers Forefront Dermatology Lawrence & Arlene Gage Scholarship* Raymond P. Georgen Memorial Scholarship* GLK Foods Gunderson Family Companies Joseph and Bonnie Hall Peter and Lynlee Hehli Knights of Columbus Council 607 Anne M. Konz Scholarship* Konz Wood Products

David and Patricia Lee Mark Lee '01 and Sarah Lee Jon and Katie Leicht Jason and Delanie McGlone Gretchen Polzin McKinley ’01 and William McKinley McMahon Associates Inc Menn Law Firm, LTD Jeff and Julie Michels Doug and Melissa Miller Ralph & Ethel Moehring Scholarship* Jon and Patricia Myers Joseph Neilitz '98 and Rachel Neilitz Nurses PRN Dennis Oudenhoven Memorial Scholarship* Ed & Loretta Pfefferle Memorial Scholarship* Barbara Blick Pope ‘66 Schmidtke Orthodontics John Schroeder '70 Sarah Simon '86 St. Joseph Congregation St. Mary’s Catholic Central Legacy Scholarship* David Stanek Xavier Theatre Fund* Christopher and Denise Stempa Surgical Associates of Neenah Michael and Dana Sutcliffe Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Alex and Anne Tretinyak Clay and Victoria Tylinski Dan and Marcia VandenBrink Charles Voissem '02 and Genevieve Voissem Alexander and Caryn Walczak The Wallace Family Foundation Jason and Nicole Weier Joe Welch ’84 and Debby Van Schyndel Welch ‘84 Timothy and Camille Welch Gus and Kathleen Welter Xavier Catholic Schools Foundation General Scholarship Fund* Xavier Middle School Building Maintenance* Gus & Helen Zuehlke Family Scholarship* Jim Zuleger '95

AMBASSADORS:

John and Elizabeth Anderla Anonymous (4) Anthony and Jessica Appl

Apple Creek Oral Surgery, S.C. Deacon James & Helen K. Asmuth Scholarship* Association of Hospital Anesthesiologists, S.C Paul and Casey Auer Badger Liquor Store No 2, Inc Badger Metals, Inc. Robert and Elisabeth Ballard Jason and Heather Beck Luke and Andrea Benrud Bergstrom Corporation Matt and Stephanie Bettag Bob and Mary Ann Biebel Mark Birschbach '95 and Megan Birschbach Rocky Bleier Scholarship* John & Evelyn Blick Memorial Scholarship* Joe and Terri Bourassa John and Linda Brantmeier Fritz & Peg Brei Memorial Scholarship* John, Mary, Alice, Elsa Breitenbach Scholarship* Lori Dolata Bultman Memorial Scholarship* John and Jodi Bunks Mark Calmes '69 Catholic Community Foundation of MN Come, Follow Me Inc. Roy and Betty Conrad Patrick Costello Otto and Carolyn Cox Dr. James Curry Memorial Scholarship* Ken & Marie Day/Hilda Kitzinger Memorial Scholarship* Margaret De Jonge Memorial Scholarship* Dick's Family Foods Discover Green Bay Bryan and Courtney Donati Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Donovan Herbert & Elva Dorn Scholarship* Ryan and Marissa Downs Spencer Eagan ‘98 Don and Linda Eckes Bob and Patricia Elko Robert and Cheryl Ellis Engage Orthodontics Douglas Eschbach Constance Rechner Farragher ‘88 Dan Ferris '79 and Cindy Ferris

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Thomas & Beulah Flanagan Scholarship Fund* Fox Cities Marathon Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Valley Health Professions Scholarship* Joseph & Marguerite Frahm Memorial Scholarship* John and Elaine Gallagher Michael and Karen Geerts George's Steak House Gary Geurts ’63 and Joan Geurts Ivo & Mary Geurts Scholarship* Matt and Cindy Gioffredi Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc Green Bay Packaging Inc Judith Kools Gregory '73 and J. Douglas Gregory G2 Paper Jason Haen '91 and Tricia Haen Sue Hahn H'13 and Doug Hahn Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin Todd and Deanna Heid Sally Kranhold Heideman '66 JP Heim '98 and Katherine Heim Brian and Mary Heimann Gregory and Catherine Heimerl Glenn Higgins ’73 and Anne Salm Higgins ‘77 Andrew Hippert '02 and Kalli Hippert Michael Hoar Heidi Geerts Hoerning '88 and Peter Hoerning Jude Hoffman & Lisa Kampf Memorial Scholarship* HunterSeven Foundation IVI, Incorporated David L. Hussey Memorial Scholarship* Jessica Van Lieshout Jagoe '93 and Benjamin Jagoe Drew and Allison Jamison Paul and Barbara Johnson Dick Jones Joe and Jane Kaufman Scholarship* John Kaufman '93 and Tara Kaufman Paul Kaufman '90 Daniel Kreutzberg '63 and Mary Kreutzberg Jane Welhouse Kuechler '69 and Mark Kuechler Christopher and Cecilia Kwasny Lee Beverage of Wisconsin, LLC Patrick B. Long Bob Masse '70 42

Rick Maas '76 and Sue Van Asten Maas '79 Dr. Leo Mack, Jr. Scholarship* James Magalska Beth Mahoney Mares Financial Planning Inc. The Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation McHugh Family Insurance Agency, Inc. Denning and Emma Mc Tague Menasha Corporation Foundation Menn Law Firm, LTD MGW Law Midwest Restoration Brian Much '92 and Elizabeth Lee Much '93 Neuenschwander Rev Trust Nienhaus Scholarship Fund* North Shore Dentistry, LLC Northland Electrical Services Nsighttel Wireless LLC dba Cellcom Eric Oelhafen '88 and Amy Pfefferle Oelhafen '91 Fr. Michael K. O’Rourke Education Scholarship* Outagamie County Republican Party Megan Voissem Patel '05 and Sanjeev Patel Scott and Tara Pearce Neil and Lisa Pfaff Lawrence & Jeanette Piette Scholarship* Dan and Gwen Pociask Polzin Family Dental, LLC Tom and Jennifer Potter Qastin Family Fund* QMI Tom Reader '82 and Mary Ver Bockel Reader '82 Michael Romenesko ‘99 and Callie Romenesko Chad and Kathryn Rowen Rudolf Family Scholarship* Peg & Bernard Rutten Scholarship* Matthew Scheske ’07 and Emily Scheske Schmidt Boat Lifts & Docks, Inc. Trevor Schmidt '06 and Amanda Schmidt Gilpatrick Schmidtke '89 David and Vicki Schultz Thomas and Robin Schumacher SECURA Insurance Companies

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Michael Siddall '66 and Sue Siddall David and Judy Simon H'04 St. Gianna Molla Clinic Inc Gregg and Jennifer Sterling William & Margery Stilp Scholarship* Desiree Stockov ‘05 and Michael Stockov Greg Strick '93 and Elizabeth Welch Strick '93 Sweetwater Performance Center, LLC Charles and Rochelle Szews Mark and Trisha Tetzlaff Todd and Julie Thiel TNC Industries, Inc. Total Med Staffing Joseph Trimberger '98 and Kristen Trimberger Turek's Plumbing Steven P. Van Hoof Memorial Scholarship* William and Jen Van Nuland Susan Van Zeeland Jacob Vande Hey '98 and Sarah Vande Hey Roy and Deborah Vande Hey Andrew VandeHey '92 and Maxine DeGroot VandeHey '92 Gerry and Nancy VanDeKreeke Jon Vanden Heuvel '81 and Kathleen Vanden Heuvel Voissem Family Scholarship* Marv & Jayne Voissem Scholarship* Dan and Tanya Voss Barbara Berg Wall '89 and Gene Wall Brian Wallace '86 and Catherine Colling Wallace '88 Warehouse Specialists, LLC Dave and Barbara Wilda Molly VanAbel Williams '07 and Nick Williams Wisconsin Dells River Cabins LLC Wisconsin High School Powerlifting Association Xavier Catholic Schools Staff Development Fund*

Scott Young ‘73 Fr. John Zickert Memorial Scholarship* Reverend Donald M. Zuleger Scholarship*

LEANERS:

Donna Alferi American Online Giving Foundation, Inc Craig P. Andree Anonymous (3) Joseph and Erin Arndt Avaii Wealth Management Charles Bach Bob and Rosie Baker Helen “Sis” Balliet Memorial Fund* Andrew Basehoar and Eliza Geier Basehoar Mike and Karen Bendel James and Maria Biesterveld Bill and Terri Bittner Adam and Meredith Bjorkman Scott and Robin Bromm Rita Brust Card and Coin Lawrence and Joyce Casey Rick and Allison Cavaiani Closet 1 Interiors Community First Credit Union Copper Rock Coffee, LLC Gerald and Lynn Davis Cindy and Ken DeValk Robert, Sr. & Jaqueline Drexler Memorial Scholarship* Alissa Edwards Bob and Patricia Elko Charles M. Erickson Eric and Mary Erickson Robert Femal '69 First American Title Insurance Company Timothy and Joan Flaherty Fox Valley Quality Cleaning & Supply, Inc Fox Valley Tool & Die G&V Investments, LLC Joyce Mueller Gershman '84 and Randy Gershman Ryan and Abby Graff Sena L. Gray Memorial Scholarship* Matthew and Michelle Greely Sara Gunderson Daniel Hardy '67 Bill and Kiki Harke Bob and Sue Hayes Family Scholarship* Anne Heesters Schroth '84 and Cornelis Heesters

Mary Wendt Heim '74 and Paul Heim Brian and Mary Heimann Patrick Heuring '83 and Jenny Heuring Brian and Laura Heyndrickx Bill & Mimi Hodgkiss Scholarship* Inside Wisconsin LLC Father Orville Janssen Memorial Scholarship* Kathy Johnson Aaron and Melissa Jones Susan Kuba Kappell '77 and Steve Kappell Jeffrey and Marissa Keesler Keesler Orthodontics SC Kristi Keyes ’89 and Douglas Keyes Larry and Crystal Kirchner Klister/Livengood Scholarship* Trevor and Tamra Knutson Erica Kroncke William and Janet Kwasny Adam Lange '99 and Rachel Lange Richard and Ann Larsen Anna Leiterman Memorial Scholarship* Emily Lonergan ’05 and Sarah Knutson Phyllis S. Lorek Memorial Scholarship* Patrick and Rose Loughrin Mathfab, LLC Larry and Barb Mauthe Mike Mauthe McClone Insurance Agency The Meat Block Thomas Meehl Memorial Scholarship* Doris Miller MK2 Investments, LLC Ralph & Ethel Moehring Catholic Education Fund*** Robert and Evelyn Moser Muntz Audio Video of Appleton Rebecca Giesen Murphy '04 Nakashima, Inc. NJA Investments LLC Devin and Kelyn O'Brien Katie Biese Oleinic '02 and Andrew Oleinic On the Rise Bakeries of Neenah Marietta Oudenhoven Jay and Brooke Parish Katie and Greg Peterhans Dan and Debbie Phee Karen Mueller Phillips '67 Samuel Pociask '97 and Kristin Pociask Thomas Pranica ‘08 Pynenberg & Scheske DDS

Judy Quella Randall '65 and John Randall Maureen Riopelle '80 RJT Design & Marketing Services LLC Timothy and Holly Roarty Benjamin Romenesko '02 and Kate Romenesko Callie + Michael Romenesko – A Family Dental Studio Neal Schmidt ’94 and Jodie Schmidt Patricia Schmidtke Heidi Schafhauser Schmitz '83 and James Schmitz Gary and Kathleen Shadick Sherwood Animal Hospital Stark Construction, Inc StellaLuna of the Valley, LLC Janet Spitz Stephenson '70 and Jeremy Stephenson Sue Femal Stephenson '66 and Rollie Stephenson Chris and Jim Stymiest Kenneth Suess Tammy Thyssen John Turner's Northside Auto LLC Valley Sealcoat, Inc

Matching Gift Companies Thank you to the following companies for their support in 2022-2023, totaling over $18,000 3M Community Giving

Abbott Laboratories Fund AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Baird Foundation, Inc Johnson Controls

Kimberly Clark Foundation

Microsoft Matching Gift Program SC Johnson

Thrivent Financials for Lutherans Foundation

U.S Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation, Inc.

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Jeffery Van Lieshout Scholarship* Mary Lou Rathsack Vande Hey '69 and Donald Vande Hey Opal & Elmer Vanden Boogaard Scholarship* Eunice Vosters Family Memorial Scholarship* Chris and Debra Wagner Brian & Catherine Wallace Family Scholarship Fund* Jeffrey Werner '83 and Elizabeth Werner Judy Werner H'01 and Paul Werner Paul & Judy Werner Scholarship* Michael West Clyde and Hollie Weycker Brian and Karen Wierzbinski Bradley Williams Memorial Scholarship* Fine Arts Spark Fund, in honor of Elizabeth Wiltzius* Christopher and Sherri Wolske Michael Worachek ’85 and Maria Konkel Paul Worachek '84 and Deb Worachek Michael and Heidi Wudi

BELIEVERS:

Ademino Group Inc Anonymous (8) Appleton Police Benevolent Association Tim Bartelt '69 John Baum '64 and Jodi Baum Beck's Meat Processing, LLC Greg Bednar Bob and Cynthia Biechler Black-Haak Heating Inc Richard and Erin Born Thomas Brinsko '69 and Cindy Brinsko Barbara Brum Allison Sell Buchanan '99 and Brian Buchanan Dave Callan '73

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Benjamin and Alyson Carroll Central Temperature Equipment and Service Paul Coenen ‘79 and Michelle Ertle Coenen ‘79 John and Eileen Costello Tony and Sandy Creten CyberGrants SPV, LLC Tim and Peggy Dalton Davis Family Chiropractic Daniel Des Jardins '97 and Joy Hietpas Des Jardins '97 Margaret Dietz '69 Jerome and Geralyn Dold David Drewek and Gina Flanagan-Drewek Flexstaff Forest View Dental, SC Mark and Tina Foth Fox River Periodontics SC Jan Fuller Angelyn Gallagher Spencer and Katherine Gantz Bill and Joan Geenen David and Kathy Gerczak Kevin and Angela Gilligan Jim Grassl ‘72 and Carol Grassl Eric and Lisa Hall Kurt and Gail Heyrman Dennis and Mel Hietpas Donald and Dawn Hietpas Steve and Jessie Hietpas Sarah Higgins '00 Barry and Ann Hoopes Insta Print Plus Joseph and Susan Introcaso J.D.'s Drive-In Restaurant, Inc. Jeff's Water Conditioning & Greenville Plumbing Jeff and Carol Johnson Kathryn Murphy Kieffer '73 and Grey Kieffer

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George Knapstein ‘63 and Jean Knapstein Mark Kunstman '71 and Kathy Kunstman Kyle Lange Agency LLC Charles Lang '69 and Nancy Lang Joan F. Lombardi Gary Lorge '88 and Lynn Fischer Lorge '88 Thomas and Jessica Martine Joe and MaryBeth Matzek James and Bernadette McGovern Brian and Jessica McKinnon Bruce Meiers '73 and Patti O'Leary Meiers '72 Mark Miller '81 and Pat Miller Gwen Dennik Mogenson '73 and Harvey Mogenson Lou Ann Morrow Jon Mueller '89 and Wendy Mueller Michael Mullen '02 and Stephanie Schnettler Mullen '02 Jennifer Graham Munao Tim and Valerie Nakashima Brian and Lisa Nortman Kelyn Reynebeau O'Brien '04 and Devin O’Brien Terry O'Leary '67 and Cynthia O'Leary Dale and Sandra Oudenhoven Marcia Brock Palmer '71 Melanie Perdeus Mark and Jill Pollard Chad Ponschock '92 and Jennifer Ponschock Postal Express RG LLC Pure Barre Appleton Larry and Mary Renzaglia Rescue Resources Matt Reynebeau Romenesko Dental SC Jean Schumacher Russum '69 David and Nikki Rust Edward and Julietta Sabish Anthony Sarnowski '88 and Amy Sarnowski Sawyer Creek Orthodontics, S.C. Ryan Scherer '97 and Marit Scherer Michael and Barbara Schneider Richard Schwab '63 Boyd Seidler '87 and Nancy Seidler Richard and Judith Simon Brian and Judy Smith Joy Stahmann Fred and Char Steenis

Lynn Strick T & E LLC Steve and Sue Taylor H'14 Michael and Jennifer Twombly Clay and Victoria Tylinski University of Wisconsin Madison Valley Packaging Industries Van Lieshout Law Office John and Jo Ann VanAbel Don Vanden Heuvel and Michele Hepfler Leon and Lu Vanden Heuvel Mark Ver Voort '97 and Katie Ver Voort Peter Vernon David and Dana Walsh Michael and Michelle Werner Anthony Wilhelms '02 and Ashley Van Hoof Wilhelms '02 Wilmar Chocolates Jane Oudenhoven Wilz '80 and Steve Wilz Timothy and Jane Zuck 4 R Ventures, LLC

FRIENDS:

Abbott Laboratories Fund Align Chiropractic LLC American Paper Converters, Inc David Anderla '83 and Sarah Anderla Robert and Christine Andrews Anonymous (23) Appleton Family Dentistry Appleton Parade Committee Mark and Natalie Arezina Jessica Arndt Eric and Hollie Aronson Arrowhead Conveyor LLC Jose Avella and Erika Gonzalez Azco, Inc Matthew and Stephanie Barnes Andy and Laura Barnett Peter and Sharon Bartman Cindy Salm Bauer '00 and Anderson Bauer Kenneth Baum '72 and Jeanne Baum Brian and Darci Bauman Clarice Belling Peter Berg ‘02 and Kristen Berg Steve and Sandy Berg Maria Biebel Robert Biechler '00 and Mindy Geitner Biechler '01 Michael Bierstaker Mark Biggar '77 and Kimmy Biggar Duane and Alice Boeckers Lisa Burton Bradford '80 John and Rita Bradish

Adam and Danielle Brand Tim and Becky Broeckert Brown Family Dentistry, S.C. Timothy Brown '63 and Suzanne Brown Vaugn Burton John and Rose Bykowski Arlene Champeau Allison Cleaver ’02 and John Cleaver Ron and Judy Colling Cooney's Embroidery, LLC William and Leanne Copus Sean Coughlin '82 and Cynthia Earl Coughlin '82 John and Barbara Craghan D' Andrew D, LTD Douglas Daniels and Shannon Oudenhoven Daniels '94 Todd and Shannon Degner Mary Mandel Delfosse '77 David and Elaine Demro Dental Expressions Dentistry by Design LTD Emily Jacobs DePas ’97 and LeRoy DePas David and Liza Dewitt Steven and Brenda Dexheimer John and Natalie Docter James and Diane Doden John and Debra Donley Fr. Joe Dorner Bruce and Anne Douglas Eric and Leslie Draheim Daniel Drusch ‘06 and Ashley Drusch Gary DuChateau '66 and Valerie Ballard DuChateau '68 Peter Duffy Jessica Dumke '20 Megan Dumke '15 Stephen Dungar '72 and Angie Dungar Tony and Kristin Dunsirn William and Barbara Dvoracek Gary Ebben '65 Mark Ebben '73 and Karen Ebben John and Judith Eckert Elite Smiles Dental, Ltd Jeff and Michelle Elliott Jason Erickson Brian and Sherry Farr Madeline P. Faulkner Peter Ferron '73 and Mary Ferron Brian and Jauna Flanagan Rodney and Rhonda Folz Fox Valley Lutheran High School Federation, Inc

Sandra Frassetto Natalie Fuller '03 Dr. and Mrs. Spencer Gantz Alejandro Garcia and Yazmin Fuentes Graciela Garcia Dan Gassner Steven Gear ‘84 and Elizabeth Gear Travis and Kelsey Geiger Matt and Cindy Gioffredi Goldin Iron & Metal Recycling Corp Good Company Jan Gostas Scott and Theresa Gouin Mary Christman Grado '72 Grand Chute Baseball Club Graphic Composition Greater Horizons Mary Greene ‘88 and Bobby Greene Larry and Laura Greger Christopher and Jennifer Grissman Michael Groh '68 and Kristen Groh Jay and Annette Grosskopf Diane Wolfgram Gulseth '64 and Gerald Gulseth Yvonne Gwiazdon David T. Gysan William F. Hackbarth Jennifer Haddrall Theresa Hagman Jacole Hall Trevor Hall '11 and Whitney Hall Tim and Jill Harikkala Thomas Hart '80 and Dawn Hart Gregory and Catherine Heimerl Glen A. Heino Laura Henke Sue Hermus Luke and Ashley Herriges Thomas and Elizabeth Hervey Brian and Laura Heyndrickx Russel Hildebrand '80 and Elizabeth Hildebrand Mary Jagdfeld Hlaban '64 and Jim Hlaban Victoria Hoffman Jarod and Ashley Hogan Bryan and Dorothy Hollenbach Fred Hubley '85 James Hughes '64 and Sandy Lison Hughes '65 Don Hurley '66 and Kuniko Hurley Steven Hurula † Shawn and Christina Irish

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Honor & Memorial Gifts Gifts were made throughout the past year to honor an individual or group of people, or to preserve the memory of a loved one. The following had gifts made in their names:

Memorial:

Joe Kaufman Daniel Kenneavy '07 Anne Konz John Kools Gerald Laemmrich David E. Lamon Ellen N. Lamon Josephine Landusky Ralph Landusky Kenneth Lang Lucille Lang Anna Leitermann '06 Joan Lindsay '70 Phyllis S. Lorek Mike Luty Andrew Mahoney Richard L. Mannebach '63 Lynn A. Marin '68 B. R. Masse John P. Masse '75 Ruth P. Masse Adam McCormick '06 Donald Milroy Margaret Mitchell Nyle Much Carl J. Mueller Tommy Nass Hung Anh Nguyen Daniel Nordhaus Delynn Nordhaus Dennis J. O'Connell '65 Elizabeth A. O'Connell John D. O'Connell Dennis Oudenhoven Thomas L. Oudenhoven William J. Peplinski '75 Michael J. Pfefferle '89 Eva Plamann Herbert Plamann Patrick D. Rohrer Milton P. Rosera Beatrice C. Schafhauser Francis Scholtz Margaret Schroeder '70 Paul Sherman '72

Timothy Arens '65 Lowell Baisden Agnes M. Biese H'11 John J. Biese Greg Biggar '77 Virginia Blasi '71 Evelyn M. Blick Ann Brinsko Rudy Brinsko Mary Kay Brock Ray Brock Russell J. Burton Sandra Chandler '67 Ed Clemons Roselyn M. Coenen Rosemary T. Cummings Anna M. Donnermeyer '90 Jacqueline Drexler Robert Drexler Jackie Dungar Bertram Charles Dungar Judith A. Earl Mary J. Ebmeier Marguerite Frahm Robert Frusco Arlene Gage Catherine Grothe Robert Grothe Jay J. Hagman '66 Dominic Hall '08 John Hartsworm '68 Chris J. Hartwig Patricia M. Harvey Peter Heid Michael Heideman '66 Susan Henke Robert Hermus Jude Hoffmann '77 Michael P. Hurley '79 Steven V. Hurula Mary E. Jackson Jeremy Janssen '99 Lisa Jochman '73 Lisa Kampf '83 46 X, The Xavier Magazine • Winter 2024

Lea Skotzke '84 Agnes Smarzinski Sarah Stilp '66 William Stilp John C. Stoeger '80 Lorraine B. Stoeger Joan M. Streck Joseph A. Strick William J. Timmers '64 Elaine Van Elzen Steven P. Van Hoof '91 Jeffrey D. Van Lieshout Joe Van Schyndel Lisa Vander Maazen Theodora M. Vander Maazen John A. Ver Bockel Patrick A. Verbrick '74 Sam Verbrick Shirley A. Verbrick Vietnam Vets Clarence Wallace Cliff West '73 Bradley Williams '08 Joel Williams Gladys Wisnefski Edward Woytych Callie A. Zipple '06 Gus Zuehlke Helen Zuehlke

Honors:

Caroline G. Basehoar ‘26 Eloise C. Basehoar ‘29 Gretchen E. Basehoar ‘32 Payton M. Bayer ‘15 Matthew E. Bettag Bob M. Biebel Sue Burton ‘82 Class of 1965 Class of 1968 Class of 2023 Class of 2031 Michael Dexheimer ‘99 Teddy Dexheimer ‘07 Thomas Dexheimer ‘97

William Dexheimer ‘02 Kamila B. Doe ‘33 Haley R. Flick ‘23 Reed T. Flick ‘25 Anica G. Gingerich ‘23 Christopher J. Gwiazdon ‘27 Patrick T. Gwiazdon ‘30 Susan F. Hahn Michael Hein ‘68 Charlotte K. Introcaso ‘20 Katherine E. Introcaso ’18 Monica Jones Collette A. Knight ‘35 Victoria M. Knight ‘30 Arienne L. Krizenesky ‘12 Triton Krizenesky ‘10 Ayden J. Krueger ‘28 Katherine G. Mastorides ‘23 Michael Mauthe Lily R. Nicholson ‘34 James R. Pfefferle ‘64 Brock E. Polzin ‘26 Grant E. Polzin ‘24 Luke E. Polzin ‘23 Cheyenne Quandt-Walle ‘13 Karis Quandt-Walle ‘13 Grace M. Renz ‘25 James T. Romenesko Odelia M. Sanger ‘37 James Schafhauser The Graff Family Connor R. VandeHey ‘31 Riley E. VandeHey ‘28 Abigail E. Wagner ‘17 Olivia L. Wagner ‘23 Jennifer Walter Elizabeth A. Wiltzius Xavier Staff Amy M. Zuhse ‘86

Thomas and Margaret Jackson Luke Jacobs '99 Perry and Jennifer Jannette Peter and Wendy Janu Richard and Kristen Jeddeloh Joe's Collision & Restoration, LLC Edward and Karen Johanek Kevin Brown and Christine Johanski-Brown Susan Johnson Daniel and Tricia Judd Mary Ellen Spoehr Julien '79 and David Julien Sarah Schroeder Justin '84 and Jeffrey Justin Kenneth Kalz '70 Alexandra Kaptik Daniel Kelpinski '73 Gary and Sharon Kempen Bob Kemps '70 and Nancy Kemps Kristy Zuleger Kendall '97 and G. Preston Kendall Roger and Dawn Kenneavy Michael and Kristine Kersten Jeffrey D. Ketter Steve Kewley '71 and Ellen Driscoll Kewley '72 Kiger Steffes Chiropractic, S.C. Allen E. King and Roxanne King Brian Kist and Amanda Neumeier-Kist Thomas Klister '11 and Emma Coenen Klister '11 Craig and Melissa Knight Teresa Lingg Knuth ’10 and Kolby Knuth Samuel Kocken '10 and Sarah Gregory Kocken '13 Maribeth Konz '78 and Peter Konz R.L. Konz Carole Kortenhof Ann Werner Kreiter '89 Todd and Nan Krizenesky Christopher Kuehl '09 and Katherine Faust Kuehl '09 Terry and Julie Kuehl Joseph LaMalfa '07 and Marissa LaMalfa Thomas Lamon '66 and Patricia Plamann Lamon '66 Kristen Lampe Dennis Lang '65 and Mary Lang Aaron Lautenschlager Mark Laux ‘73 and Wendy Laux Janice Lavarda

Fr. James Leary Thomas Leopold '67 and Sheridan Leopold Peter Leschke '87 and Nancy Leschke Kirk and Cathi Leyden David and Kate Liebelt Sue Liethen '78 Elaine D. Lindauer Andrew Lindsay ‘04 and Amber Schmidt Lindsay ‘04 Sr. Mary Barbara Loch Brian Long ‘99 and Joy Long ‘99 Fr. W. Thomas Long '83 Eric Loughrin '03 and Catherine Loughrin Chris and Michelle Luty Kathy Luty James Lynch '85 and Kristi Lynch Kim Heid-Mantey '83 and Richard Mantey Eric and Debra Mantzke Grace Martin Adam and Lindsay Marty Mark Masse '72 and Kathryn Masse Ken Matthies and Debra St. Louis Matthies David and Jennifer Mauel Daren and Christine Mazier Marie McCarthy Marcel McDermott and Maria del Pilar McDermott Jason and Delanie McGlone Ryan and Carrie McGovern Tom and Kelli McGreevey Andrea Geitner McHugh '98 and Casey McHugh Rosemary Medd Roger and Janet Mettelmann Clark and Sara Meyer Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Maureen Milbach '87 Sam and Mary Mirabito James Miron Vanessa Morales Mary Vanderloop Morelli '63 Michael Mullen '65 Amy Bauer Noe '77 and Rick Noe William Novotny '64 and Bonnie Novotny Bryan and Carlee Nudelbacher Thomas Nudelbacher '67 John and Sandy Nussbaum Tim Oates ‘82 and Susan Oates Kathleen O'Connell '64 Michael O'Dell '64 and Claire O'Dell Max and Tracy Ogden

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Kathryn Olson Scott and Amy Olvey Omni Glass and Paint, Inc. Charles and Marlene Otto Carla Oudenhoven Joe Ourada '96 and Vickie Peterson Ourada '96 Frank Paretti Megan Patel ‘05 and Sanjeev Patel Sue Ebben Peplinski '75 Julius Pereira and Jenney Rodrigues Richard and Lisa Pignotti Brooke Hermus Polcyn '02 and Ryan Polcyn Molly Polzin '03 Ryan Powley '09 Steven and Mary Kay Predayna Dennis and Janice Process Kaylee Korb Pullen '08 and Jarod Pullen Maggie Reader ‘13 and Michael Reader ‘13 James L. Reesman Bill and Katie Renz Lee and Lisa Reynebeau Mr. Reynebeau's Cookies Patrick and Susan Rippl Nori Quinn Rochon '91 and David Rochon Nahu Rodriguez Salgado and Aracel Salgado Pacheco Joan Rohrer Romenesko Family Eyecare LLC Kay Rorabeck Lora Rosenbaum Kurt Rossebo Larry Russell '66 and Sandra Schommer Russell '66 Sandoval Contracting & Remodeling LLC Sankalpa Salon Inc Michael Schermerhorn '96 and Christa Vosters Schermerhorn James Schindhelm '63 Justin Clark Schmidt Kevin Schneider '85 and Linda Schneider Michael Schroeder '98 and Holly Schroeder John and Amy Schubbe David and Vicki Schultz Becky Schwaller '84 Jacob and Abby Schwanz Anthony and Julie Seashore Dr. Kristopher and Rita Selke 48

James Sensenbrenner ‘65 and Carol Sensenbrenner Beverly Lux Sherman '73 and Bruce Sherman Scott and Mona Sherwood Don and Carol Siegrist Deacon Rick and Judy Simon Terrance Skall '83 Gerry Skalla '89 and Megan Skalla Aaron and Cassie Sklenar Nancy Lippert Smetek '76 and Ignatius Smetek Paul and Tarra Smits Zachary and Amanda Sobczak Rachel Gonnering Sonnentag'02 and Nick Sonnentag Peter Springborn St. Norbert College Sara Kuble Stammer '97 and Brian Stammer Thomas Stilp '72 and Marguerite Gallagher Kevin and Tammy Stini Augustine Doe and Erin Stockhausen-Doe John Stoeger '80 and Cindy Stoeger William Stoeger '69 and Jackie Stoeger David Streck '76 and Nancy Streck Thomas W. Streck Stroh's LLC Patrick Suess '86 and Sheryl Suess Carol Sullivan '62 Corey and Alexandria Sullivan Michael and Kara Sullivan Patrick and Susan Suprise William and Eileen Sutcliffe Suttner Financial, LLC S. William Talarek Darwin Tesch '88 and Terri Jo Tesch Jack V. Tesch ‘21 Ron and Jill Theys Kentaro Tomoda Dave and Alice Tylinski Kathleen Arens Uecker '69 Paul Utrie and Robin Goldsmith-Utrie UW Credit Union Julie Settle Vajda '89 Michael and Elizabeth Van Asten Jim Van Dyke ‘71 and Mary Beth Van Dyke Thomas Van Elzen '64 and Judy Van Elzen Charles Van Stippen '64 Dustin and Tami Van Straten

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VanAbel's of Hollandtown Robert and Jean VandeHey Jeff Vanden Heuvel Beverly Vandenberg Ann Knight Vander Wyst '74 James and Diane VanEyck Kurry VanLinn Brad and Kristin VanSchyndel Robert Verbrick '78 and Debbie Verbrick Mark and Lisa Viehweg Brad Vincent '68 Ryan Voss ‘01 and Sarah Voss ‘01 Timothy Vosters and Suzette Wittlin Vosters '84 Don and Janet Wagner Stephen and Staci Wanty Thomas Watson '76 Michael Weeldreyer '91 and Sarah Weeldreyer Benjamin Weiland '03 and Maria Weiland Ellen Barry Weiland '71 and Jim Weiland Jamie and Leslie Weinbauer Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC Barbara Wentzel ‘65 and Thomas Wentzel Gary and Lori Weyers Patricia Kugler Whitely '68 and George Whitely James Wickesberg '63 and Patricia Wickesberg Kim Schneider Willison '88 and Steven Willison Wisconsin Beef Council Terry and Melissa Woelfel Michael Wolske '14 Philip and Carol Young Rusty and Kristin Zaspel Adam and Susan Zeleske Jeanne Landusky Zimmer '68 and David Zimmer Jeff and Laurie Zinser Jordan and Stephanie Zinser Robert and Mary Zuleger

HAWKS:

Scott and Catherine Adams Eric and April Adamski Robin Adamski Michael and JoAnn Adler Phyllis Amundson Cassandra Anderson Tom and Pam Anderson Anonymous (27)

Mary Earle Ascher '67 Kevin Duffy Colleen Baehnman Robert Earl Lynn Baehnman Thomas Ebben '78 and Francine Keith Baisden '75 Ebben Brian Barlow '99 and Lauren Barlow Jeanne Ehrhardt '64 Kathy and Keith Barth Andy and Whitney Eichholz Donovan Bauer and Yasmin Candace Eisch-Groebner and Maffud Bauer Brad Groebner Mike and Sandy Bauer James and Mary Elmer Christine Belau ‘99 and David Belau Jean Faltynski John P. Bellotti Roberta Felker Bill and Mary Berger Andrew J. Ferris ‘17 Dale Bird Mary Ellen Moran Fisher '72 Kay Blair Kathleen Flanagan-Blaney ‘67 Thomas and Linda Bobka Michael J. Flattum Jacqueline Bouchard John and Cynthia Foss Jerry and Cindy Boudreau Lilie C. Fouts ‘24 Joseph and Susan Brellenthin Fox Cities Appraisal Co Philip R. Brich Jeremy and Tammy Frassetto Clint and Veronica Brightman Tim Fredrickson Steve Brock '78 and Debra Brock Oran and Karol Freeland Mary Gregorius Brooks '67 Frontstream Christiana Brueggemann Alejandro Garcia and Yazmin Chris Burch '65 and Karen Burch Fuentes Dean Burton ‘87 and Jean Burton Tim and Mary Gantz Ronald Bushman Lucien Gauthier Kristin Valitchka Caravella '86 Bernice C. Geurts ‘26 and Steve Caravella Richard and Sandra Gibson Matthew and Beth Carpenter William and Susan Gillard Bellamy D. Cartier Steven D. Gillett James Christman '72 Levi and Kelly Gingerich James and Ellen Cihak Peter Giordana ‘80 Christopher and Karen Clarke Shelli Goeman Norman Coenen David Grassl '80 The Cotton Gallery, Ltd Laura Forrest Gruender '04 Ann Coughlin '76 and Brian Gruender John R. Coughlin ‘17 Pat and Nea Hahn Ryan and Dr. Erin Curless Mandy Hall Patrick and Amy Daley Tom and Patricia Hall Robert Damon '67 and Anita Damon Mike and Kim Hammen Christopher M. Davis Alec Hansen ‘10 James and Virginia Dean Caroline Hansen ‘19 Katherine Dedering '03 Ian B. Hansen ‘23 and Jason Dedering William Hansen '16 Gerald and Pauline DeGroot Carolyn Suess Haugner '66 Phyllis Sheridan Dekeyser '66 and John Haugner Joseph DeYoung '78 and Amy DeYoung Phyllis Haushalter Michelle L. Dickman Bebe Hebling Nancy Brautigam Doering '66 Paul and Carol Heid Ralph Dorn '63 Bette Heidke Lisa Bradish Downey '79 and Michael and Katie Heidke Timothy Downey Dick Hein '70 and Darlene Joseph Drusch and Nancy Debruin-Hein Lindo-Drusch Mike Heling Susan Gorski Duffy '68 and Carter Hermus ‘26

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In Kind Donations

Xavier Catholic Schools recognizes the following individuals and businesses who either donated their services, personal property, equipment, or other items with intended use at one of the campuses, or, for use in auction at our fundraising events. Your generosity is truly appreciated!

Amusement Devices Appleton Fire Department Apple Creek Oral Surgery Appleton International Airport Joe and Erin Arndt Avenue Jewelers Badger Plug Badger Sports Park Bob and Elisabeth Ballard Bergstrom Automotive Bob Biebel Maria Biebel Marion Bowers Larry and Sue Briski Jenny Brautigam The Bulk Price Food Shoppe Sue Burton Buro Atelier Camp Tekawitha Colleen Case Chatty Crafters Card Group Chicago Field Museum Closet 1 Interiors Concept Attractions-Wizard Quest Anne Corsmeier '83 Geoff and Kelly Crowley Culver's of Appleton Tim and Peggy Dalton Discovery World Peter Duffy Tricia Elko Ellinor EPS Tina Fairweather Fava Tea Company Corey Feller '92 Tina Foth Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Fox Cities Stars Hockey Furniture Solutions Beth Gear Kate (Sabish) Geenen '85 Phil Gloudemans '70 Joe Grady Granite Valley Green Bay Botanical Garden 50

Green Bay Gamblers Green Bay Packers Greene’s Pour House Gunderson Family Companies Heather Gruber Melissa Gurholt Kim Hammen Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin Shannan Hartel '15 Caroline Hartman Dana Hartwig and Michael Sutcliffe Heid Music Heritage Quality Printing Blake Hensley Beth Hervey Hilton Paper Valley Hughes Home Maid Chocolates, Ltd Imperial Supplies LLC The Inn at Windmill Farm J Anthony Jewelers Luke Jacobs '99 Jacobs Meat Market Kara (Fisher) Jacobson ‘98 Nicole Jedwabny Katsu Ya/Nakashima of Japan Marrisa Keesler Kendra Scott, LLC Eric and Mari Kessenich Tim and Andrea Kippenhan Natalie Kluck Suzie Kroner Chris and Cecilia Kwasny Lori Lavalle Mark '01 and Sarah Lee Katie Leicht Cathi Leyden Lillian’s of Appleton Jackie Lingg Joelle Lindemann Tori Lodl Boyd and Susanne Lumsden Beth Mares Adam and Lindsay Marty Katy Masak Matthews Tire and Auto Mike Mauthe

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Joe and Keri McCormick Jennifer McGinnis Joey Meyer Sara Meyer Kaye Michalski Maureen Milbach '87 Milwaukee Public Museum Jay and Darci Minorik Amy (Briski) Muenster ‘06 N & M Transfer Co., Inc. Beth Ott Greg and Julie Pawlak Jim and Darlene Pfaff Neil and Lisa Pfaff Dan and Debbie Phee Sam Pociask '97 Barbara (Blick) Pope ‘66 PrintSource Plus Lindsey (Lonergan) Radloff ‘00 Rejuvenessence mediSpa Mr. Reynebeau’s Cookies Martha Rheinheimer Susie Rippl Road America Jim Romenesko H'18 Sal’s Pizza Katie Scherer Neal '94 and Jodie Schmidt Schmidt Boat Lifts & Docks Michelle Schmitz JoAnn Schowalter Kyle and Dawn Severson Anne Sharelis Sarah Simon '86 Austin Stebane Straight Shot Andy Strand Swimtastic Swim School Alena (Lange) Tapelt ‘96 Terri Teela Nikki Teigen The Bar Tito’s Handmade Vodka Nicholas '05 and Emily Tseffos Debi Totzke Town Council Kitchen & Bar

Meg (Klister) Upchurch ‘14 Valley Management, Inc. Valley Planning Mill Jake Vande Hey '98 Jessica VandeHey '00 Vande Hey Company, Inc. Ellie Vosters Chris and Debbie Wagner Kathy Weigman Photography Gus and Kathy Welter Angie (Rechner) Weyers ‘97 Brenda Wilz Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Wolf River Bernedoodles LLC Xavier/Saints Wrestling XES Marquette Street Home and School XES McDonald Street Home and School XHS Booster Club XHS Boys' and Girls' Cross Country Team XHS Boys' and Girls' Track Team XHS Boys' Baseball Team XHS Boys' Football Team XHS Boys' Soccer Team XHS Girls' Basketball Team XHS Girls' Golf Team XHS Girls' Soccer Team XHS Girls' Softball Team XHS Girls’ Tennis Team XHS Girls' Volleyball Team Jordan and Stephanie Zinser Jim Zuleger '95

Kenneth and Joann Heuring Andrew Hogan Jean VanHandel Hruska '68 Barbara Hubley Julie Huelsbeck '75 Barbara Hurula Patrick Hyde ‘89 and Ami Hyde Patricia and Phil Jackson Lydia Jansen Lee and Joyce Jauquet Carol Jegen Nicholas Jermstad '99 Gerald Jochman '73 Doug and Denise Jorgensen Mark Kempen and Leah Karaliunas-Kempen David E. Karel Anna J. Kaufman ‘23 Heather Kavanaugh '96 and Ken Kavanaugh Eric and Nicole Kawski Paula Snow Keimel '68 Mary Kempen Linda Kennedy '68 Kathleen Probst Kesler '82 and Anthony Kesler Rose Ketter Annalise M. Kippenhan ‘26 David and Lisa Kircher Evan Kist ‘27 Alex and Katie Klein Craig and Melissa Knight Richard Knight '73 and Caro Knight Marcia Knoebel Andrew Knox '07 and Kari Knox Kimberly Baehnman Koeppl '04 and Blair Koeppl Diane L Kortus Revocable Trust Mark and Gloria Koth Robin Krisher James and Lori Krueger Richard and Amy Krull Daniel Kuen '79 and Mary Pat Blick Kuen '80 Josephine C. Kwasny ‘24 Keith and Rosemary Kwaterski Kwik Trip Inc Kevin Lally '69 and Leslie Lally Mary Lamers Robert D. Lang ‘73 and Debra Lang Luis and Lori Lavalle Joseph and Jeanne Leege Timothy T. Lemery Barbara Leschke Michael Lillge '68 and Marlene Lillge

Daniel Lindberg '03 Bruce A. Lindsay † Leanne Locklin ‘78 Matthew Lombardi '19 Kevin Long '85 and Peggy Long Scott Lueck ‘83 and Jody Lueck Stella A. Mahn Joe and Nicole Malchow Mary Mandat Argelis Mannebach Andrew Maracini and Patricia Callahan Brandon and Meghan Markham Alan Martin Daniel Martin Peter and Terri Mauel David Maulick Keaton P. McKinley ‘26 Donna Dexheimer Melchert '69 Ted and Kathleen Menge Gary Mennen '66 Joan Milhaupt Mark Miller '66 and Alison Miller Doug and Melissa Miller Hector Miranda Mendoza and Yoana Andrade Penu William Morris '73 Mark Mueller '62 and Karen Mueller Timothy and Janice Mullaney Benjamin G. Mursau Tom Neises Eric and Catherine Neiswender Adam and Bethany Nelson Al Neuenfeldt Excavating, LLC '64 Ted and Kari Neumann Ken and Carol Neuser Huy and Nicole Nguyen Ann Nienhaus Daniel Nordhaus † Jojo and Naa Norkor Hammond Bill and Rosemary O'Brien H'12 Collin Osenroth ’12 and Courtney Osenroth Jake Paltzer '68 and Joyce Crawford Paltzer '69 Jim and Lynn Park Ruth Paul Randy and Julie Penney Ann Gaerthofner Peterson '62 and Mark Peterson Chris and Rachael Peterson David Petit '67 Joel C. Pfaff ‘24 Nancy Piccolo Ann Wenning Polakowski '94 and Richard Polakowski Allison Poritz and Rebecca Egan xaviercatholicschools.org 51

Matt and Jill Punzel Bruce Radcliff Miram Radcliff Mark Radtke '71 and Kay Radtke Jyl Randerson Jonathan Nelson and Jennifer Rau-Nelson Evan Matthies Rezin '02 and Bryan Rezin Diane Richardson '77 James and Laurie Richter Randy Rickert Jeff Riedi '72 and Alison Riedi Philip and Terri Riley Barbara Werner Rogers '85 David R. Romenesko ‘25 Roderick Roovers and Vicky Hughes Roovers '85 Ryan and Amanda Roth Nina and Andrew Salzwedel Bryce R. Sanders ‘12 Lu Scheer Michael L. Schmitz Sara White Schnell '74 and John Schnell Thomas Schueppert '63 and Margaret Schueppert John and Sharon Schuh Paul and Lori Schuh Oscar and Colleen Schuler Gerald L. Schwake Kim Scislowicz Chip Seidler '82 and Patti Parker Seidler '84 Nicole Selenka Gary and Patricia Selke Brian and Karen Shanberg Shannon and Kelly Smith Greg and Karen Sobczak Debbie McGowan Sonnleitner '70 Jennifer Soucy Adam Spoehr ‘03 Colleen Bero Sponberg '70 Kym St. Clair Coy B. Stachowicz ‘25 Emily Starr ‘05 Austin Stebane Jeff and Linda Steffen Jason and Jessica Stini Dean and Lisa Stockhausen Andrew and Sarah Strand MacArthur R. Strand ‘21 Kurt Stuessi Sun Life Financial Danielle Sutton ‘12 and Owen Sutton 52

Margaret Taylor Nicole and Jeff Teigen David and Tari Toivonen John and Sylvia Trenhaile Luke A. Tretinyak ‘25 Nick and Karen Tseffos Clifford Ulman, Jr. '65 and Dee Ulman Nathan Upchurch ‘12 and Margaret Klister Upchurch ‘14 Madeleine Drusch Van Vreede '08 Dan VandeHey Vivian Martin Vanden Hogen '64 Marge Mueller VanHeuklon '66 Isabella Velasquez ‘25 Linda Verboomen Mary VerVoort Stephanie Vrabec Dr. and Mrs. Sergei Vysotski Therese Jentz Wadel '74 and Dave Wadel Abigail E. Wagner ‘17 Kaitlin Wagner '20 Kieran Wallace '15 and Emily Wallace Melissa Wallace '07 Daniel Wanty Maureen Weber ‘79 and William Weber Sally VanHimbergen Weber '72 Margaret Warnke Wenning '67 William Whitehead '65 and Karen Schroeder WI Pork Association Cooperative Wyon and Mary Jo Wiegratz Rachel Wiese ‘94 and Michael Wiese Earl L. Wilkins Henry S. Willison ‘25 Tiffany Wimmer Mike and Cindy Winkelman Robert and Colleen Wissing Ingrid Wolf Monica Drusch Wolf '01 and Ryan Wolf Luke M. Wolske ‘25 John Zimmer and Thrish Birr-Zimmer

*Xavier Catholic Schools Foundation **Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region ***The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay † Deceased H’ Honorary Alumni

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FOUNDATION REPORT Dear Friends, The St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Foundation is proud to honor all who have given generously to support the St. Francis Xavier School System through lifetime and legacy gifts. Through your generosity, the Foundation contributed almost $413,000 to the Xavier Catholic School System during the 2022/2023 school year, serving as a crucial source of revenue for the System. During that time, the Foundation received gifts totaling $154,623, and ended the year with assets of nearly $8.2 million.

We celebrate your sacrifice and support, and share the gratitude of the entire Xavier community for your kindness.

The mission of the Foundation is to support the promise of a Catholic education through the Xavier Catholic School System. The Foundation stands as an enduring source of support for the greatest financial needs of the System and the students it serves through faith formation, academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and a supportive community. The Foundation also provides funds to help retain the amazing Xavier educators and staff who give so faithfully of themselves for our students, and to ensure that academic resources and facilities remain worthy of high expectations.

As the need for Christ-centered education grows, so do our aspirations for the Foundation. We must continue to make a Xavier education accessible and affordable for all who are called. We must attract and retain talented and dedicated educators who are passionate about sharing knowledge and faith formation with students. We must maintain our elementary, middle school and high school campuses as worthy destinations for our community’s finest students. Please consider joining those who have given by contacting us to discuss how your own gifts may have the greatest impact on continuing the Xavier legacy.

Sincerely,

Bob Ellis St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System Foundation President

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2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

funds distributed

students

DURING 2022-2023

RECEIVING ASSISTANCE

$759,377

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* INCLUDES ALL FUNDS OWNED BY XAVIER AND OTHERS

distribution BREAKDOWN

$236K

$484K

$20K

SCHOLARSHIP/ TUITION ASSISTANCE

TEACHER/STAFF SUPPORT

SYSTEM OPERATIONS

$3K

$15K

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

FINE ARTS

FOUNDATION FINANCIALS:

FOUNDATION FUNDS HELD:

Revenue and Support 6/30/22 Donations $154,623 Change in Value in Assets $411,632 Total Revenue and Support $2,652,703

Tuition Assistance High School Unrestricted Theatre/Fine Arts Middle School Elementary Schools Other

$6,824,796 $885,082 $146,796 $103,051 $65,080 $66,852 $184,494

Total

$8,276,149

Additional Funds:

$4,027,753

Expenses Program Expenses Management and General Fundraising Expense

$412,456 $38,571 $25,000

Total Expenses

$476,027

Owned by others with Xavier as the Exclusive Beneficiary.

Total

$12,303,902

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Foundation Donations 2022-2023 Donations made to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System Foundation totaled $154,623 during the 2022-2023 fiscal year! We are grateful to the following individuals who made a gift towards one or more of the current 101 funds within the Foundation. Your donation is an investment in the future of our students and community.

The Advancement Office would like to properly recognize each donor and make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these lists. We apologize if there are any errors or omissions to this list and ask that should you find one, please contact us at 920-735-9380 or bbiebel@xaviercatholicschools.org.

Luke and Gina Abler Jennifer Andree '90 and Nate Andree Anonymous (28) Daniel and Evelyn Aragon Anna Auth ‘23 A-Z Process Solutions Vada G. Baksys ‘23 John Balza '67 and Mary Balza Brian Barlow '99 and Lauren Barlow Matthew and Stephanie Barnes Adam Bates ‘09 Mike Bates '71 and Kathy Hansen Bates '71 Hugh Bayer ’82 and Elizabeth Garvey Bayer ‘73 Shane Behnke Luke and Andrea Benrud Mary Casey Benthein '86 and Todd Benthein Lucas A. Bertello ‘23 Maria Biebel Michael and Janel Blaine William Blake BLC Community Bank Scott Blohowiak '91 and Christa Blohowiak Jacqueline Bouchard Keith Boye and Teri Tkachuk Laura Braenne Holly Zuehlke Brandewie '72 and David Brandewie Nickolas and Jenny Brautigam Bradley Buchanan Kari L. Burns ‘86 Ellen Drexler Burton '77 and Joseph Burton Jeff and Sara Carew Joseph T. Carew ‘23 David and Angela Carney Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Riley Chelsky ‘14 Chloe M. Colombo ‘23 56

Community Foundation Olivia Coppersmith Sean Coughlin '82 and Cynthia Earl Coughlin '82 John C. Cumicek Cut And Care Lawn Service Patrick and Amy Daley De Pere Smiles Augustine Doe and Erin Stockhausen-Doe Madysen P. Doering ‘23 Tom and JoAnne Dolata Bruce and Anne Douglas Deacon Ray DuBois Troy and Kristin Dunsirn Robert and Jodie Dusenberry John Dwyer Henry Egan '19 Johanna R. Egan Lisa Porto Egan '91 and John Egan J. Robert and Cheryl Ellis Jeremiah Ellis '14 and Kayla Ellis Robert Enderby William Erchul '75 Kristina Fairweather Brian and Sherry Farr Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Barbara Fleming David Fleming '99 Michelle Bayer Forsythe '96 and Peter Forsythe David Gage '69 and Donna Gage Thomas Gage '79 and Laura Gage Spencer and Katherine Gantz Julie Gardner Ann Dungar Gass '73 and David Gass Olivia H. Gerczak ‘23 Lance and Donna Goetzman Scott and Theresa Gouin Andrew Graf '99 Stephen Hahn '72 Jeffrey T. Hansen John Hart '89

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Hartwig Family Foundation, Inc. Peter and Lynlee Hehli Michael and Katie Heidke Joshua Hermus '99 and Michelle Horn Hermus '99 Kurt and Gail Heyrman Sarah Higgins '00 Kay Meyers Hoffman '91 Helena Hoffmann Mark Hoffmann '80 and Kerry Kampf Hoffmann '80 Aaron and Marissa Hunnel Mary Ellen Hurst '64 Gerald and Judy Janssen John Turner's Northside Auto LLC Johnson Controls William R. Katz ‘23 Jane Kaufman Timothy and Andrea Kippenhan David and Lisa Kircher Craig and Melissa Knight Trevor and Tamra Knutson Thomas and Tina Kocken Kevin Kohlbeck ‘81 Lawrence Konz '68 and Charley Konz R.L. Konz Konz Wood Products John Koski Elizabeth and Jonathan Kreider Daniel and Vickie Krumrei David and Meg Kubisch Ronald and Maria LaCroix Michael and Deanna Laemmrich Joseph LaMalfa '07 and Marissa LaMalfa Adam Lange '99 and Rachel Lange Jeff Lanser and Lori Zovar-Lanser Margaret Collins Larson '87 and Rob Larson Shane Lathrop ’90 and Renee Lathrop

Kirk and Cathi Leyden David and Kate Liebelt Andrew Limouris Daniel Lingg ’06 and Caitlin Richeson Lingg ‘06 Jackie Dungar Lingg '79 and Michael Lingg Noah J. Lombardi ‘23 Kevin and Elizabeth Lonergan Kevin Long '85 and Peggy Long Patrick B. Long ‘88 Amy Lorek '85 and John Dattilo Rick Maas '76 and Sue Van Asten Maas '79 James Magalska Elizabeth Mares Katherine G. Mastorides ‘23 The Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation Brooks McBurney and Margaret Blick McBurney '68 Joseph and Keri McCormick Kylie McCormick '21 Maddi McCormick '18 Mark and Jennifer McGinnis Patrick and Maria McQuillan Denning and Emma Mc Tague Kevin Melvin Clark and Sara Meyer John and Josephine Meyer Nai Ayer Mon and Mi Soita Chan Jeric A. Moon’24 Corey Much '07 and Jennifer Droese Much '07 Veronica L. Much ‘23 James J. Mueller ‘23 Larry Mueller Amy Briski Muenster '06 and Matthew Muenster Julie Polzin Mills '96 Eric and Catherine Neiswender Jaelyn R. Nelson ‘23 Richard T. Noel Edward C. Oelhafen ‘23 Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Bridget Papendorf ‘90 Megan Voissem Patel '05 and Sanjeev Patel Emma Pearce ‘23 Cheryl Blick Pegel '63 Ethan Pfaff '21 John and Lynn Pfefferle H'07 Jacqueline Koehl Piazza '04 Lauren Pierre '08 Alison Piette Barbara Blick Pope '66 Pynenberg & Scheske DDS

Abe and Jane Qastin QMI Lindsey Lonergan Radloff '00 and Daniel Radloff Jim Rather '64 John and Bridget Burke Ravizza Michael Reader ’13 and Maggie Reader ‘13 Adam Rechner '90 Marcia Knauer Rechner '67 and Anthony Rechner Matt Reynebeau Philip and Terri Riley Nori Quinn Rochon '91 and David Rochon Duane and Theresa Rohm Andrew and Jennifer Roloff Caitlin W. Ryan ‘08 Julie Schwaller Ryno '76 and William Ryno Donald and Patricia Schabo Michael Schermerhorn '96 and Christa Vosters Schermerhorn ‘96 Nicholas A. Schmidt Thomas and Mary Schmidt Terry and Becky Schmitz Dan and Alissa Schuh Thomas and Robin Schumacher Schwab Charitable Jacob and Abby Schwanz Brian and Peggy Schwartz David Scotch ’03 and Abby Geenen Scotch ’04 Kristopher and Rita Selke Giorgia Sertorio ‘23 Julie Severin Autumn M. Severson ‘23 Scott and Mona Sherwood Sarah Simon '86 Aaron and Cassie Sklenar Zachary and Amanda Sobczak Mark A. Staelens The Stephenson National Bank & Trust John Stilp ‘70 Jason and Jessica Stini David Streck '76 and Nancy Streck Steven Streck '72 and Diane Streck Charles P. Stusek Chris and Jim Stymiest Fr. Bill Swichtenberg Alena Lange Tapelt '96 and Nate Tapelt Dave and Terri Teela Rachel Theys

Jim and Maria Totzke Jon and Debra Totzke Patrick R. Totzke ‘23 Clay and Victoria Tylinski Gregory VanAsten Jessica Vande Hey '00 Matt and Gina Vanden Heuvel David Van Lieshout '64 and Connie Van Lieshout Kit Van Schyndel H'08 Jeffrey Van Straten '80 and Kathleen Bradish Van Straten '80 Luis R. Vargas ‘23 Dan Voissem '78 and Margi Dungar Voissem '78 Floyd Vosters '77 and Sandra Smith Vosters '77 Mark and Mary Vosters Chris and Debra Wagner Anne Pfefferle Walkowski '87 and James Walkowski Elena G. Wall ‘23 Katherine B. Warner ‘23 Maureen Weber ’79 and William Weber Michael Weeldreyer '91 and Sarah Weeldreyer Steve and Mary Weeldreyer Joe Welch '84 and Debby Van Schyndel Welch '84 Margaret Warnke Wenning '67 John and Mary Whitman Deanna Williams Molly VanAbel Williams '07 and Nick Williams Rae Willison ‘23 Donald Wisnefski Hugo and Patricia Wittmann Grace Woelfel ‘23 Sara Young Wollgast '99 and David Wollgast Christopher and Sherri Wolske David J. Wolske ‘23 John Wolske '16 Michael Wolske '14 David Worachek '92 and Jennifer Worachek XCS-Home and School Adam and Susan Zeleske Thrish Birr-Zimmer and John Zimmer Jordan and Stephanie Zinser Leo Zoeller † Deceased

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Did you know that many companies will match charitable contributions to Xavier from their employees at rates as high as 2 to 1 or even 3 to 1?

In an effort to maximize our advancement revenue, Xavier Catholic Schools has recently partnered with Double the Donation, the nation’s leading provider of matching gift software for educational institutions. This platform allows a donor to not only make a gift to the system but also to see if that gift will be matched by their employer.

FINDING OUT IS SIMPLE: Online: When you go online to make a gift using any of our Xavier giving platforms just fill in your employer’s name and you will immediately be informed if they have a matching gift program. In addition, it will share the specifics of the program and how you can secure additional funds for Xavier.

Making a gift in person or through the mail: Simply go to www.xaviercatholicschools.org/giving/index and fill in your employer's name.

All the necessary information will be shared with you.

If your employer is a matching gift company, complete the process and see your gifts increase!

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Tuition Assistance Scholarship Established

The Melvin E. and R. Virginia Bartelt Scholarship Fund has been generously established from the proceeds of the estate of R. Virginia Bartelt. This fund will provide financial support to students attending Xavier Catholic Schools. Melvin, a charter member of St. Thomas More, passed away in 2017 at the age of 95 and Virginia in 2023 at the age of 101. They both grew up in Kiel, Wisconsin and had four children who all attended Xavier High School: Mary ’68, Tim ’69, Betsy ’74, and Michael ’77 who passed away in 2009. Xavier is truly grateful for this gift and for helping to provide the gift of a faith-filled education to others. We ask the Xavier community to remember the Bartelt family in your prayers. Additional donations to the fund can be made through the Xavier Foundation.

Kermit Frahm Xavier Catholic Schools extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Kermit J. Frahm ‘65, who passed away on August 11, 2022. Upon graduation, Kermit enlisted in the U.S. Navy and spent three years in service, including time in the ’67 Gulf War. After his service, he began working at Miller Electric and remained there for his entire career, spanning over 30 years. Kermit had four siblings Carol ’75, Cindy, Leroy, and Myra. Upon his passing, Kermit generously included Xavier in his estate plans, donating his home.

After discussion with the family, it was decided that in lieu of receiving his house, Xavier would in turn receive its value and the house would be donated to Habitat for Humanity. As part of the proceeds, a portion of the gift to Xavier was designated by the family to offset St. Pius Parish's investment.

On behalf of the Xavier community, we wish to extend our thanks and gratitude to Kermit and the Frahm family for their generosity and the positive impact it has on our students. If you would like more information on how you can remember Xavier in your estate plans, contact the Advancement Office at (920) 735-9380.

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Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID APPLETON, WI Permit No. 66

1600 W. Prospect Avenue Appleton, WI 54914

Construction is now underway, following a groundbreaking event that was held on November 20, and is expected to be completed in the spring or summer of 2024!

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is making exciting changes to Rocky Bleier Field at Xavier High School. Field renovations include installing artificial turf, new high jump area/long jump pits, the addition of water to player sidelines and upgraded electrical facilities.

Xavier’s commitment to enhancing facilities not only provides ideal settings for extracurricular activities but also instills a sense of pride within the community. This project is one of many outlined in a comprehensive master facility plan to enhance school facilities and, by extension, the educational experience of our students.