X Magazine 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

Xavier

Catholic Schools 1600

CONTENTS

FEATURES:

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

30-31 Philanthropy is not just the Check featuring Mark Calmes

ALUMNI:

5 22-23 Alumni Class Challenge

6-7 Alumni Updates

8 Class Reunions

9-11 2023 Legacy Graduates

21 Bridging Wisconsin

HIGH SCHOOL:

14-16 Hawk Highlight

17 Homecoming

37 Germany and Italy Trip

21 Spirit of Kateri

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

22-23 Seventh Grade Experience and Eighth Grade Vocation Fair

23- New Associate Principal at XMS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:

18 VIP Day

19 All Saints Day

20 Color Run

MISCELLANEOUS:

4 Celebrate

26 New Faculty

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

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Philip Riley, Jr. | PRESIDENT

Bob Biebel | VP of ADVANCEMENT

Trena Larson | VP of FINANCE & ADMINSTRATION

Tara Pearce | VP of ADMISSIONS

John Ravizza | SUPERINTENDENT

Mike Mauthe | PRINCIPAL Xavier High School

Sara Meyer | PRINCIPAL Xavier Middle School

Tina Fairweather | PRINCIPAL Xavier Elementary School Marquette Campus

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Most Reverend David Ricken | CHAIR Diocese of Green Bay

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

Dr. Becky Walker Diocese of Green Bay

Reverend Joseph Dorner St. Bernadette Parish

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

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.”

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!

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

The class of 1988 got together for their 35th class reunion at the Yacht Club

XAVIER LEGACY GRADUATES 2023

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.

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

Eric Oelhafen ‘88, Emma Oelhafen ‘21, Eddie Oelhafen ‘23 and Amy (Pfefferle) Oelhafen ‘91

Jennifer (Rankin) Nelson ‘93 and Jaelyn Nelson ‘23

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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 HIGH SCHOOL

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.

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.

What’s happening 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!

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!

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

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!

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!

Bridging Wisconsin

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!

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.

What’s happening MIDDLE SCHOOL

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 WisconsinMadison (‘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.

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.

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!

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!

ForeverXAVIER

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

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.

Xavier Family

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.

IMPACT AREAS

Faith Partnership

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.

Operating Excellence

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.

Academics Admissions Advancement Finance Operations

Offer the highest quality Catholic education to every Xavier student.

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

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

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

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

5-Year Objectives

Grow Xavier Foundation by $10M

Fund key objectives in Next Moves

Increase alumni participation

Establish comprehensive major gifts program

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

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

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

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 Operations Advancement Admissions

1-Year Objectives

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

Recruit 10 new XMS and 10 new XHS students

Create admissions program to chart growth

Define and create admissions evaluation process

Communicate and market programming and integration of the Catholic faith within adamic programs and extracurricular offerings

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

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

Grow scholarship funds to increase enrollment

Move Xavier Foundation from private to public

Increase overall alumni participation to 13-18% and overall dollars by 3-5%

Grow leadership giving by 10% and participation by 5%

Finance

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

Develop the financial strategy to implement new wage structure

Create plan to fund capital investments at $250,000

Work with parishes to promote collaboration and stabilize subsidy contributions

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

MISSION STATEMENT

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

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.

Concurrent to the scholarship program, Mark also created a regional fund to honor Jane and her compassion and care for others. This fund replaced the original foundation he and Jane started. Jane’s Angel Fund provides financial assistance to ALS families for everyday needs not covered by private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. This program has become one of the chapter’s most sought-after services and has also inspired others to honor their loved ones by creating Angel Funds in their name. Recently, the ALS Association decided to make this a national program.

More than just writing checks, giving has become a different experience for Mark over the last 15 years. While he has invested monetarily in the ALS Association’s efforts, he has also invested his heart and soul.

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 those impacted by ALS. He leads and serves on many national committees for ALS. In recognition of his significant contribution to the ALS Association, he received the inaugural Rebecca Luker Courage Award of Recognition from Target ALS, a research foundation. Mark makes the argument that philanthropy isn’t a one-way street, as he has been richly rewarded from his work by what it has done for his heart and soul, describing it as incomparable to anything else. Mark feels he is blessed to have had the opportunities to do what he has done.

The ALS community and the world as a whole are blessed by Mark and his innovative and compassionate philanthropic efforts. Not only is he making an impact today, but his and Jane’s work and legacy will live on from what has been created and built.

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.

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.

NEXT MOVES

2023 | 24

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

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.

Capital Improvements

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

Complete audited financial statements are available upon request. Independent Audit completed by Clifton, Larson, Allen, LLP.

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

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

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

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

Baird

Kimberly

Microsoft

SC

Thrivent

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colleen Baehnman

Lynn Baehnman

Keith Baisden '75

Brian Barlow '99 and Lauren Barlow

Kathy and Keith Barth

Donovan Bauer and Yasmin

Maffud Bauer

Mike and Sandy Bauer

Christine Belau ‘99 and David Belau

John P. Bellotti

Bill and Mary Berger

Dale Bird

Kay Blair

Thomas and Linda Bobka

Jacqueline Bouchard

Jerry and Cindy Boudreau

Joseph and Susan Brellenthin

Philip R. Brich

Clint and Veronica Brightman

Steve Brock '78 and Debra Brock

Mary Gregorius Brooks '67

Christiana Brueggemann

Chris Burch '65 and Karen Burch

Dean Burton ‘87 and Jean Burton

Ronald Bushman

Kristin Valitchka Caravella '86 and Steve Caravella

Matthew and Beth Carpenter

Bellamy D. Cartier

James Christman '72

James and Ellen Cihak

Christopher and Karen Clarke

Norman Coenen

The Cotton Gallery, Ltd

Ann Coughlin '76

John R. Coughlin ‘17

Ryan and Dr. Erin Curless

Patrick and Amy Daley

Robert Damon '67 and Anita Damon

Christopher M. Davis

James and Virginia Dean

Katherine Dedering '03 and Jason Dedering

Gerald and Pauline DeGroot

Phyllis Sheridan Dekeyser '66

Joseph DeYoung '78 and Amy DeYoung

Michelle L. Dickman

Nancy Brautigam Doering '66

Ralph Dorn '63

Lisa Bradish Downey '79 and Timothy Downey

Joseph Drusch and Nancy

Lindo-Drusch

Susan Gorski Duffy '68 and

Kevin Duffy

Robert Earl

Thomas Ebben '78 and Francine

Ebben

Jeanne Ehrhardt '64

Andy and Whitney Eichholz

Candace Eisch-Groebner and Brad Groebner

James and Mary Elmer

Jean Faltynski

Roberta Felker

Andrew J. Ferris ‘17

Mary Ellen Moran Fisher '72

Kathleen Flanagan-Blaney ‘67

Michael J. Flattum

John and Cynthia Foss

Lilie C. Fouts ‘24

Fox Cities Appraisal Co

Jeremy and Tammy Frassetto

Tim Fredrickson

Oran and Karol Freeland

Frontstream

Alejandro Garcia and Yazmin

Fuentes

Tim and Mary Gantz

Lucien Gauthier

Bernice C. Geurts ‘26

Richard and Sandra Gibson

William and Susan Gillard

Steven D. Gillett

Levi and Kelly Gingerich

Peter Giordana ‘80

Shelli Goeman

David Grassl '80

Laura Forrest Gruender '04 and Brian Gruender

Pat and Nea Hahn

Mandy Hall

Tom and Patricia Hall

Mike and Kim Hammen

Alec Hansen ‘10

Caroline Hansen ‘19

Ian B. Hansen ‘23

William Hansen '16

Carolyn Suess Haugner '66 and John Haugner

Phyllis Haushalter

Bebe Hebling

Paul and Carol Heid

Bette Heidke

Michael and Katie Heidke

Dick Hein '70 and Darlene

Debruin-Hein

Mike Heling

Carter Hermus ‘26

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

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

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

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

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

Dear Friends,

FOUNDATION REPORT

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

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

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

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

H Honorary Alumni

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!

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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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.