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St. Mary School • 303 St. Mary’s St., Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 • (231) 256-9636 • www.stmarysll.org Summer 2008

Through the newly established Jerome and Winifred Zeits Memorial Scholarship, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Zeits are being fondly re-membered and appreciated for their dedication to Catholic education at St. Mary School.

Jerome Zeits graduated in 1933 from the old wooden St. Mary School structure and returned to help build the “new” brick building in 1938. He married Winifred Peplinski in 1940 and together they raised six children, sending them to St. Mary School. Among her many volunteer contributions, Winnie served on the school board and chaired the Parish Festival & Chicken Dinner. In her later years, Winnie lived with her children in South Carolina, yet she would always send in a gift to the Endowment Foundation.

A family of deep faith and dedication to God, their legacy to the school and community will live on through this endowed scholarship.

Currently 23% of our St. Mary School students receive tuition assistance. Scholarships may be established through the St. Mary School Endowment Foundation. Establish a scholarship for your family or someone you love!

Jerome & Winnie Zeits Remembered Through a New Endowed Scholarship

Classmates, today we’ll receive our diplomas, a sort of tick-et to our future. We are also graduating with another gift. God has blessed each of us with the gift of having been educated here at St. Mary School. Now, that may sound rather cliché, but what we’ve received here is truly unique. At St. Mary we’ve re-ceived gifts of friendships and

laughter, gifts of great relationships with our families, teachers and faculty, gifts of knowledge and education—and most importantly a gift of faith...now let’s go out and share our faith and love and make a difference in the world. ~Katherine Miller

In her valedictory address to the class of 2008

Four St. Mary High School students earned the right to advance to the National Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference and compete against fellow BPA students from 23 states. Placing in the top ten nationally were: Katherine Miller in Entrepreneurship, Bradi Pasch in Administrative Support Research Project, and Saralyn MacKinnon in Fundamental Word Processing. Also competing was Patrick Arena in Legal Office Procedures. St. Mary students have earned top ten national awards in eight of the past nine years. They have been coached by technology teacher and BPA advisor, Mrs. MaryAnn Korson for all nine years.

Business Professionals of America Students Earn Three Top National Awards!

Pictured are ten of the twelve St. Mary students who placed in the top ten of their respective categories at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference. Back row [L-R]: David O’Connor (sr), Katherine Miller (sr), Forrest Tarsa (jr), Bradi Pasch (jr), and Patrick Arena (sr). Front row [L-R]: Adam Furore (sr), Breanna Korson (sr), Kayla Schaub (so), Emily Boss (so), and Saralyn MacKinnon (so). Not pictured: Susan Herman (sr) and Lindsey Korson (fr).

When I visited St. Mary School for the first time during 6th grade, I was immediately struck by the atmosphere. As I

walked through the doors of St. Mary’s, I felt welcomed, like I was a part of a big family. After joining the St. Mary’s Class of 2008 in 7th grade, I quickly became close to this tight-knit group of students. Throughout the years, we have been characterized as talkative and loud, fun and enjoyable to have in class, a class of leaders, a class of friends, a class of students who truly care about each other, and a class that will be missed. We have helped each other along the way, never abandoning anyone or letting someone fall between the cracks, rather we have guided and supported each other to this point. And now, we are here, about to graduate. I will always cherish the memories we have made, friendships we have formed and the lessons we have learned from each other. I wish each one of you the best of luck wherever life takes you. Know that you are always in my prayers. ~Kayla Kermode

In her salutatory address to the Class of 2008

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~Class of 2004 Update~ Matthew Hahnenberg—Matt is attending

Grand Valley State University and plans a December 2008 graduation with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in high school social studies. He is engaged to Kathryn Richards and they are planning a 2009 wedding. He also works on his parents’ farm and at the Leland Country Club.

Bradley Houdek—Brad is attending Grand Valley State University, majoring in Wildlife Biology-Natural Resource Management. He works at the Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms in the summer.

Heidi Konieczka—Heidi received a Bachelors Degree in Architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is currently pursuing a masters degree while working for an architectural firm in San Francisco, CA.

Ashley Korson—Ashley graduated magna cum laude from Alma College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. Ashley will be student teaching in a second grade classroom in Merrill, MI this fall.

Michael Lingaur—Mike graduated cum laude from Northwood University with a Bachelors in Business Administration with majors in management information systems and man-agement. Mike is working as a data analyst at Container and Pallet Services in Livonia, MI.

Casey (Stillin) Plamondon—Casey received an Associate Degree in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. She is working as a teller supervisor at Huntington Bank in Northport. See page 6 for more news!

Tyler Plamondon—Tyler is currently pursuing a degree in business at Northwestern Michigan College. He is working at Hobart Sales & Service in Traverse City. See page 6 for more news!

Tiffany Skowronski—Tiffany graduated cum laude from Southern Oregon University with a Bachelors in Language and Culture. She is working in the Hispanic ministries program at Sacred Heart Parish in Medford, OR.

Amelia Spinniken—Amy graduated from Douglas J. Cosmetology in East Lansing and is a licensed cosmetologist working at Epiphany East in Acme. Amy is engaged to Paul McGuinness. See page 6 for more news!

Hannah (Wigton) Allen—Hannah received an Associate of Arts Degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. See page 6 for more news!

Brent Gallagher—Brent reported for duty in the U.S. Army this summer. Prior to his departure, he worked at Lake Leelanau Excavating and Tom’s Food Markets.

Seth Garthe—After a year at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Seth transferred to Northwestern Michigan College where he will graduate from the Culinary Arts Program in the spring of 2009. He is currently working at the Leland Lodge.

Chelsey Grant—Chelsey received an Associates Degree in Nursing from Northwestern Michigan College and is a Registered Nurse in the Cardiothoracic Unit at Munson Medical Center.

Benedict Hahnenberg—Ben is attending Grand Valley State University and plans a May 2009 graduation with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English for elementary education. Ben has been a volunteer assistant for Youth Ministry throughout his college years.

You are doing such a great job for a very great, small school. I am so glad to have sent my four children there. ~Mrs. Shirley Pritchard

Mother of Bill ‘61, Gary ‘65, Bob ‘67, and Kay ‘71classmate

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We have been very pleased with St. Mary School. It truly is a large, wonderful family where everyone knows everyone else and treats each other with caring and respect. No

one gets lost in the shuffle. St. Mary not only educates its students, but also imparts the right life values.

We joined St. Mary School when our son was a junior in high school. The staff, students, and families accepted our son and us with open arms and treated all of us as if we have always been a part of them. What a wonderful, caring place it is. I wish we had discovered St. Mary School long before we did. ~Shea and Michele Bonhag

Parents of Chase (‘08)

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Congratulations Alumni! Ann Bunek ’05 has been accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Michigan. Syrena Rexroat ’05 received the Pi Kappa Delta Omicon Chapter “Distinguished Competitive Speaker of the Year” award at Northwood University. This award is given to a member of the Competitive Speech Team who demonstrates ability, leadership skills, sportsmanship, class etiquette, and dedication to the team.

Erin Popp ’03 (pictured left) received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. Erin is living in Traverse City and working at the Northwest Michigan Surgery Center. Emily Robbins ’03 (pictured right) received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English and a minor in history from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. Emily is planning to pursue a career in publishing in the Chicago area. Jeremy Houdek ‘03 received a Bachelor of Arts degree in

International Business from Grand Valley State University. Peter Wigton ‘02 has been accepted into Pontifical College Josephinum, a Catholic seminary in Columbus, OH.

Christopher Houdek ‘01 received his Air Force wings after completing his training on the T-6 Texans and T-38 Talons. He is currently stationed in Arizona where he is training to pilot the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Kathryn Popa ’98 has been promoted to Secondary Marketing Manager at Guaranteed Rate, a mortgage company in Chicago, IL. Julius Bunek II ‘97 received the Billy A. Smith Memorial Patient Rapport Award from the University of Michigan Graduate Periodontics program. This award is presented to the second year resident who demonstrates exemplary communication skills and empathy in patient care. Bob Schramski ‘70 is now a field organizer for the Michigan Initiative through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. James Grant ‘57 and wife, Dorothy, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The Grants live in Lake Leelanau and have seven grandchildren attending St. Mary School. Rita (Kolarik) Radecki ’52 and husband, Gerald, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They live in Kinross.

Jozell (Korson ‘79) Rexroat is pictured delivering blankets to a Christian school in Jamaica for children in a local orphanage.

Jozell Rexroat—new Development Director

I am so excited about the opportunity to serve St. Mary School. I hope to be able to foster greater enthusiasm for our wonderful school here on the peninsula. Another goal is to help to showcase our students and their success as individuals both academically and spiritually.

The type of people our students become is what impresses me the most about St. Mary School. With four children who have graduated from St. Mary and one currently attending, I have seen first hand how this school can help shape our children’s lives. I am extremely grateful for St. Mary School! I look forward to serving all of you and ask for your prayers as I step into this position.

Patrick Arena Pre-Law, Grand Valley State University Knights of Columbus Service Award Michigan Competitive Scholarship

Michigan Promise Grant

Chase Bonhag Business, Western Michigan University Michigan Promise Grant

Kaitlynn Cassem Physician’s Assistant Program, University of

Detroit Mercy Ed & Irene Fleis Scholarship Michigan Community Blood Centers Scholarship Michigan Competitive Scholarship Michigan Promise Grant Munson Medical Center’s Volunteer Scholarship TBA Career Tech Center Academic Scholarship TBA Career Tech Center Outstanding Student

Award University of Detroit Mercy Spiritus Scholarship U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award

Ryan Couturier Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy Michigan Promise Grant TBA Career Tech Center Academic Scholarship TBA Career Tech Center Outstanding Student

Award University of Detroit Mercy Spiritus Scholarship U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award

T.J. Eichenlaub Accounting, Northern Michigan University Michigan Promise Grant

Adam Furore Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of

Technology Michigan Competitive Scholarship


Susan Herman Pre-Med, St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame Cherryland Conference Sportswoman of the Year Gleaner’s Scholarship Michigan Community Blood Centers Scholarship Michigan Promise Grant Rosella Bussey Bonner Memorial Scholarship St. Mary’s College Dean’s Scholarship

Ethan Hohnke Culinary Arts, Northwestern Michigan College Tools of the Trade Award

Benjamin Hughes NET Ministry for one year Mechanics, University of Northwestern Ohio SkillsUSA Scholarship

St. Mary School Donor Scholarship St. Mary School Principal’s Award TBA Career Tech Center Outstanding Student

Award Tools of the Trade Award

Kayla Kermode, Salutatorian Liberal Arts, Thomas Aquinas College,

California Bishop’s Christian Service Award, Diocese of

Gaylord Michigan Competitive Scholarship Michigan Promise Grant Robert Wolf Christian Athlete Award United States Senate Youth Program Scholarship

Alyssa Korson Physician’s Assistant Program, University of

Detroit Mercy Academic All-State Basketball Team Award

Michigan Competitive Scholarship Michigan Promise Grant Richard Family Academic Scholarship University of Detroit Mercy Spiritus Scholarship U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award

Breanna Korson Pre-Med, Adrian College Adrian College Academic Department Scholarship Adrian College Dean Scholarship Michigan Competitive Scholarship Michigan Promise Grant The Paul T. & Frances B. Johnson Foundation

Honoraria Grant St. Mary School Donor Scholarship

Ryan Korson Art & Business, Grand Valley State University Bruce Floyd Price Memorial Scholarship Michigan Competitive Scholarship Michigan Promise Grant U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award

Anne Kuznicki Forensic Science, George Washington

University Class of 2008 Mark & Jan Gaubatz Scholarship George Washington University Alumni Award George Washington University Board of Trustees

Scholarship Knights of Columbus Service Award Michigan Competitive Scholarship


Margaret Long Culinary Arts, Scottsdale Culinary Institute

Katherine Miller, Valedictorian Art, Wake Forest University Michigan Competitive Scholarship


David O’Connor Engineering, Northwestern Michigan College &

Michigan Tech Michigan Competitive Scholarship


Matthew Pasch Education, Grand Rapids Community College Lake Leelanau Excavating Scholarship St. Mary School Donor Scholarship

Sean Priest Computers & Web Design, Northwestern

Michigan College Michigan Promise Grant

Sarah Schaub General Studies, DePauw University, Indiana Bishop’s Christian Service Award, Diocese of

Gaylord DePauw University Trustees Award Michigan Competitive Scholarship Michigan Promise Grant U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award

Mathew Shomin Aviation, Northwestern Michigan College Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians

Educational Grant Michigan Competitive Scholarship


Trevor Stillin History, North Park University, Chicago Hahn Grant Hahn Scholarship St. Mary School Donor Scholarship Class of 2008 Mark & Jan Gaubatz Scholarship TBA Career Tech Center Outstanding Student

Award TBA Career Tech Center Academic Scholarship

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,

Plans to prosper you, not to harm you, Plans to give you hope and a future.

~Jeremiah 29:11

The kids were absolutely delightful, full of good questions, attentive, and curious. I enjoyed them immensely, for they are our future, are they not?...You are obviously doing a great job in stimulating their minds and encouraging them to go on for further education. Congratulations! ~Priscilla Cogan, Ph.D. Ms. Cogan is pictured at right speaking to juniors and seniors after they read her award-

winning book Winona’s Web. Thank you to the Suttons Bay-Leelanau Rotary Club for donating 42 hardcover cop-

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ABI Mechanical Bob & Carol Adams Thomas & Debbie Adams Adelade’s Coffee & Bakery Advantage Electric Services Advantage Engineering Advantage Holdings Alan Schaub Electrical

Services, LLC Romulus & Dolores Albu Joanna Heiman Aldridge Robert & Janet Alflen Thomas & Paula Alflen All Service Electric Richard W. & Roberta D. Allan David B. Alpers Janet Alpers Jean Alpers Amalfi Vein Center & Medical Spa Dr. David & Char Amalfitano Americana Collection Bud Anderson Ross & Margaret Arena Art & Mary Schmuckal Family

Foundation Martha Baker Michael & Amy Baker Bruce A. & Judy C. Balas Dan Baldwin Robert Ball Basil & Caroline Bardenhagen Gary & Christi Bardenhagen James & Bonnie Barley Lenny & Rosemary Barrette Bay Ridge West Fundraising Dr. Royce & Margie Beers Al & Sue Belanger Daniel & Molly Belanger

Dorothy Belanger Gordon Belanger Tim Belanger Wayne Belanger William D. Berg Sara S. Bergsma, DDS, MS, PC Terry & Anne Bergstrom Roland C. Bernhold Bethany C. Warner & Associates Ed Beuerle Genevieve Beuerle Biggs Construction Bob & Sally Biggs Bill Marsh & Associates John & Connie Binsfeld Martha Black Bob Blackmer Bluebird Restaurant Tom & Marcia Blum Bonek Agency, Inc. Shea & Michele Bonhag Robert Bonner Boone’s Prime Time Daniel & Sue Boss Al J. Bottenhorn James Bowser John & Nancy Braamse Jeff Bracket William & Lynn Bradley Frank & Judith Breen Kenton Brett Brick Wheels Bridgeway Power Carol Brow Judith Brow Donald M. & Laura J. Brown Joan Brown Vicky Brown Jeff Bruggeman

John Buday Ed & Jackie Budd John & Margaret K. Sophiea

Bufka John & Jayne Bull Lawrence E. Bunchek Bunek Hardware Avery & Jacqueline Bunek Emil S. & Kristin Bunek III John & Marge Bunek Julius & Cheryl Bunek Mary Bunek Robert & Theresa Bunek Joseph & Betty Burda Joseph & Tiffany (Tchida) Burda Francis J. & Sally Burke Daniel J. & Georgia M. Busch The Business Helper Cecelia Bussey Norman & Rosemary Byrne Jim Cain

Dick Callaway Don Calvert Camelot Construction

Development Alan & Debbie Campbell Catherine Caraher Mark Carlson John Carter Ardy & Maggie Cassem Cedar Chiropractic Cedar Run Eye Center David & Linda Cervenan Robert & Eleanore Chamberland

Charles M. Bauervic Foundation, Inc.

Judy Chavey Alfred & Joyce Chimoski Dorothy Chimoski Leon & Denise Chimosky Steve Christensen

James & Irene Clark Classic Truck Body Werks Ross Clement Ralph Clifton Coffman Electrical Equipment, Co. Dr. Gary & Kay J. Cohen Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors Coleman Painting Jim & Dawn Collins Michael & Jennifer Collins Ryan & Virginia Collins Concrete Designs, LLC Melissa Conroy Ralph P. & Esther M. Cordes Michael & Jacqueline Corken Corporate Title Thomas G. & Jeannie Coulter Cal Couturier Clint & Wanda Couturier Daryl & Kathy Couturier David & Dorothy Couturier Dorothy L. Couturier Gene Couturier Sharon Couturier Tom & Andrea Couturier Covered Wagon Market & Bakery Tosha Cox Moira Cramer Tim Cypher Tom & Beverly Czerwienski Dairy Lodge Dale Boone Construction Julie Dalton Bob Daniels

Jay & Melanie Dashner Dave Harvey’s Athletic Supply Matt & Julie Davis David J. & Karen A DeCoster Rauland F. & Sherry A. Deeg Joe & Jeanne Deegan Josh Deegan

Thank you to all our school donors for your sustained generosity! Your donations enable St. Mary School to continue the mission of Catholic, Christian education.

Listed below are donors for July 1, 2007—June 30, 2008.

Class of 1968 ~ 40th Reunion Back row: Greg Mikowski, Paul Plamondon, Frank Sharnowski Middle row: Mary (Bauer) Schaub, Bernie (Belanger) Eckerle, Pat Kolarik, Joe Grant Front row: Lennie McNeil, Lin-da (Peplinski) Mikowski, Barb (Zeits) Ance Not pictured: Elaine (Priest) Bailey, Barbara Jean (Belanger) Eckerdt, Mark Flohe, Helen (Plamondon) Lautner, Ruth (Schramski) Mikowski, Janet (Couturier) Parrish, Ernest Plamondon, Felix Rice II, Melvin Schaub, Angus Schocko, Larry Schramski. Deceased: Larry Couturier.

Class of 1978 ~ 30th Reunion [L-R] Michael (John) Drow, Joan (Lingaur) Sturtevant, Mickey Weber, Shirley (Schaub) Garthe, Michael Duper-on, Jean (Peplinski) Alpers.

Not pictured: Da-vid Alpers, Jeffrey Bel-

anger, Barbara Brow, Gerry Dunklow, Donna Dunklow, Robert Eit-zen, David Gilland, Patricia (Flohe) Janisse, Dennis Korson, Rob-ert Lingaur, Paul Merica, James Moe, Laura (Moreland) Nachazel, Alec Paupore, James Peplinski, Chris Pietrzyk, Mary (Plamondon) Potvin.

Richard & Nancy Deering Ross Denny Dave & Barb Denoyer Leonard & Phyllis Denoyer Eugene & Donna Dernulc Michael Dernulc Richard & Erika Dernulc Tom & Heather Dernulc F. John Derrick Fr. Walter W. Derylo Dick's Pour House Charles & Mary Dietrich Dingeman, Dancer, &

Christopherson, PLC Diocese of Gaylord Jerry & Polly Dirvin Gerald & Jane Ditri Mark & Barb Dobrowski David J. & Cindy L. Domanchuk J. Thomas & Audrey Donnelly William & Peggy Dotterweich Hayward & Kathy (Siddall) Draper Drow Contracting Caleb Drow Dalton Drow Harriet Drow George & Janet Dubay Donald Duchene Patricia Dunbar Cecilia Dunklow Will & Lisa Duperon Alan Eaker Early Bird Restaurant Easling Construction East Traverse Catholic

Federal Credit Union Albert Eckerle Ed & Donna Eckerle Economy Air Conditioning, Inc. Edward’s Home Furnishings Patrick & Susan Egan Judy Egeler Mark & Patricia Eichenlaub Keri Eickemeyer Virginia Eitzen Elmer’s Crane & Dozer Margaret Elmore Scott & Cynthia Emerson Bill & Lin Emmert Betty Ernst Ron & Margaret Ervin

Evans Consulting Alex & Lorrie Farkas Dennis & Kerri Farr Eric Fenske Ferguson & Associates, Inc. Peter & Kathleen Finch Eben & Eunice Finger John & Cynthia Fischer Mike Fleck Vince & Beth Fleck Dennis & Lisa A. Fleis Edward & Barbara Fleis Lawrence & Jacqueline Fleis Donald & Joanne Flohe James & Lucille Flohe Richard & Tammy Flores Oscar & Cecilia Ford David Fortner Thomas H. & Claire A. Fox Alan & Sheila Friend

Front Porch Bill & Be Fuertges Dom & Christina Furore Ray & Helen Galla Bernadine M. Gallagher Don & Colleen Gallagher C. Patrick & Patricia Gardner Tillie Garvin Corrinne Gaubatz

Mark & Janis Gaubatz Patrick J. & Marge Gaudard Frank & Dorothy Gauthier Genevieve Gauthier Norman & Peggy Gauthier Tom & Maggie Gavin Brad & Gail Gelbaugh General Agency George and Mary Kremer Foundation Andrew & Joanne Gerben Miles & Joan Gerberding Michael Giannamore Walter & Joan Gilhooly Edward & Lois Gits Frances Gits Dr. Leonard & Barbara Glinski James A. Godziebiewski Eleanor Golden Ed & Emelia Goosens Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation

James & Dorothy Grant Jeannette Grant Jeremy & Anne Grant Steve & Becky Grant Grant’s Stump Removal Emma Grindstuen Rick Grizzell

John & Judy Guinan Edward & Marlene Hahnenberg Greg & Carol Halik John J. & Jane E. Handloser Chris & Peggy Hanford Hansen Foods Happy Hour Tavern Hardies Electric Dave Harding Timothy Haring Dr. Lou & Liz Hartesvelt Joel & Lisa Hartman Steve & Kathy Hartman Fred & Margaret Hawley

Samuel & Teresa Hearne Conrad & Christine Hebel John G. & Mary Lynn Heekin Wilbert C. & Gail B Heinzmann Loretta Helwig Herbert & Elsa Ponting Foundation Jacob Herman Joan M. (Korson) Herman Kevin & Catherine L. Herman Michael & Jaqueline Herman David & Dolores Hershey Dee & Nancy Hewitt Highmount Exploration &

Production Warren K. & Marjorie K. Hinsch Theresa Hitchens Hobart Sales & Service, Inc. Beatrice Hobert James & Penelope Hogan

Elmer & Christine Hohnke Samuel & Mary Holmes Thomas W. & Bernadette A.

Hominga Jay & Joan Hook James & Madeline Houdek Houdek's Pumping Service Houdek’s Tuff Jon Rentals, Inc.

Class of 1958 ~ 50th Reunion

Sitting: Dorothy (Grant) Couturier, Anne

(Plamondon) Bergstrom, Catherine (Belanger)

Bruckman, Glory (Bunek) Leonard,

Elizabeth (Paupore) Walz, Rose (Bauer) Mead.

Standing: Thomas Sharnowski, John

Plamondon, Edward Bus-sey, Angela (Rice) Maleski, Merle (Couturier) Forton,

William Wurm, Magdalen (Korson) Gavin,

Joan (Kolarik) Cooper, Helen (Priest) Polhamus.

Standing far back: Jean (Schaub) Laurich, Delores (Bonse) Seng, Catherine (LaBonte) Darga. Not pictured: Peter Cordes, Philip Hutchinson, Verina Schaub, Sr. Nancy (LaBonte) Turk,

Patricia (Garrison) Young. Deceased: Margaret (Wall) Drake.

Class of 1983 ~ 25th Reunion

[L-R] Roger Schaub, Dorothy Couturier, Pat Mahar, Kelly (Chrisman) Killian, Chuck Leachman, Paula (Kirt) Korson, Duane Pleva, Jim Morris. Not pictured: Ann (Moe) Dennis, Melinda Gilland, Becky (Flees) Kalchik, Susan Korson, Robert McNeil, Julie (Williams) Rahe, Stephen Tarsa.

May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them...

August 17 Fr. Walter Derylo August 22 Joseph Edward Kohler August 31 John Garvin September 7 Grace Marie Carver November 2 Suzanne Rink November 12 Laura G. (Hahnenberg ‘32) Zeits November 28 Leona (Priest ‘32) Ross December 3 Paul J. Kolarik ‘44 December 21 Cecelia (Hahnenberg ‘26) Bussey

December 28 Sue (Moe ‘80) Hill January 19 Florence Sharnowski January 23 Jane (Schaub ‘43) Rexroat January 24 Art McNeil, Sr. January 31 Wayne Mentier February 9 Theresa Peplinski February 9 Gertrude (Morio ‘35) Coyne March 21 Richard Pleva April 25 James Gleason June 25 Theresa Janowski June 27 Joan (VerSnyder ‘51) Riehl

~Welcome to Our St. Mary School Family~

9/07 Noah Thomas Adam (’00 classmate) & Autumn Sleder 10/07 Clarice Lucia Rosaria Basil & Caroline (Rutherford) Bardenhagen 11/07 Payton Lyn Patrick & Jennifer Lamb 11/07 Taylor Ann Andrew (’99) & Nikki Pasch 5/08 Maximilian Kolbe Kevin & Hannah (Wigton ‘04) Allen 5/08 Clare Bernadette Mark & Elizabeth (Hahnenberg ‘94) Gengle 6/08 Peter Daniel adopted 7/08 by John & Terra Moody 6/08 Lucas James Jim & Rachel (Grant ‘94) Plamondon 6/08 Avelyn Celeste Sam (’02) & Annemarie Wigton 7/08 Carson Maxwell Paul McGuinness & Amy Spinniken (‘04) 7/08 Erin Isabel Noel & Mollie (Kolarik ‘01) Plamondon

Graci Ranelle Born March 2008

Aaron & Sadie Gaubatz

Joshua Green Born February 2008

Jim (‘98) & Alissa (Pasch ‘98) Bunek

Timothy Joseph Born Dec. 2007

Will & Lisa (Lingaur ‘86) Duperon

Eliza Grace Born February 2008

Eric & Joanna Heiman Aldridge

Lydia Christine Born Nov. 2007 Joshua & Laura

Lawson

MacKenzie Barbara Born October 2007 Mike (‘90) & Cory

(Kelenske ‘90) Schaub

Joel Robert Born March 2008

Tyler (‘04) & Casey (Stillin ‘04) Plamondon

Meet Dorothy (Weiss ’31) Brown—St. Mary’s most tenured alum! Dorothy (Weiss) Brown, Class of 1931, believes in the mission of St. Mary School!

The oldest of nine children from a Lutheran farm family, Dorothy walked to the old wooden school building from East Leland daily. She fondly remembers Principal Sr. Bernarda and teachers Sr. Angelica, Sr. Agnes Therese and Sr. Hildegard as wonderful, brilliant women. The class valedictorian, she enjoyed

serving as the editor of the school newspaper, the “St. Mary’s Alert,” and learning to play the piano. Her classmates were Helen (Gauthier) Alpers, Frances Ance, William Gauthier, Dorothy (Hahnenberg) Grant, and Ralph Plamondon.

After graduation, Dorothy attended County Normal in Northport for a year. She then taught for three years at a rural school located between Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau and for one year in Gills Pier where her mother previously taught. Lastly, she taught three years at Pleasant Valley School in Elmwood Township.

In 1934, she attended summer school at Northern in Marquette. Needing a paper typed for class, she had heard that Ralph Brown, a fellow student, would type papers to earn money. Placing her typewriter on the running board of his Chevy, he typed her paper under the glow of the streetlights. Love blossomed and Mr. Brown became her husband at the Leland Lutheran Church in August 1939. Dorothy’s friends, Rita (Hahnenberg ‘28) Egeler and Frederick Hahnenberg ’26 played the piano and violin for their wedding reception. As husband and wife, Dorothy and Ralph raised four children and had careers in education.

Now 95 years old, Dorothy lives in her own home in the Livonia area where she and Ralph raised their four children. She loves to receive and read the Eagle’s Wings newsletter, especially since it holds her favorite Bible passage, Isaiah 40:31, “They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles’ wings.”

“Happy are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest

from their labors for their good deeds go

with them.” ~Revelations 14:13

God Has United in Marriage... August 18 Dale Lingaur Jr. (‘02) to Michelle Dowling October 6 Jessie MacLeod (‘01) to Christian Duperon January 5 Stephanie Schlueter (‘00) to Eric Ahlquist June 28 Casey Stillin (‘04) to Tyler Plamondon (‘04)

National Catholic Educational Association Distinguished Graduate Award

Help recognize our distinguished St. Mary School alumni! This new award will be presented at the 2009 St. Mary Parish Festival and Chicken Dinner to an alum who reflects characteristics of his/her Catholic education received at St. Mary School. The application is available in the AWARDS section of the NCEA website—www.ncea.org. Applications are also available through the St. Mary School Development Office. If you would like to nominate an alum for this new recognition, please submit your application to St. Mary School by March 31, 2009. We look forward to presenting this award to a deserving graduate.

I know that as a Christian dad, I am called to r a i s e u p Children of Christ to ultimately become new Soldiers for Christ. My wife, Paula, and I do not believe we can accomplish 100% of this nurturing and educating on our own. We knew that finding a place to raise our family and a school to send our children was more important than a desirable income, or any number of worldly desires. Well, Leelanau Coun-ty and its’ only Christian School (which happens to be an awesome

school for many reasons), quickly became our answer and our blessing. St. Mary School in Lake Leelanau has and continues to provide the Christ-centered, academically sound, and affordable environment that we could only have dreamed of in many other communities in Michigan. ~Tom Alflen

SMS parent of Maeve (7th), Emelia (4th), & Audrey (2nd)

Tom with Audrey after morning prayer in the

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“For our senior mission trip we went to West Virginia and had a chance to help those who are less fortunate. We did everything from putting up insulation to building an entire shed in order to help the families who could not afford to buy a house. In addition to our mission work, we went whitewater rafting (pictured right), zip-lining, rock climbing, and repelling. We had such a great time, we even considered having a class reunion there. Our senior mission trip was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of my senior year.”

~Anne Kuznicki, Class of 2008, pictured above left sanding drywall

“For God and Country”

As part of our school project, “For God and Country”, St. Mary‘s sophomores journeyed to Washington D. C. They participated in the national March for Life, toured the museums and monu men t s , a nd h a d t h e opportunity to worship together at St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill. As a follow up to their studies and expe-riences, the sophomores wrote speeches and many chose to enter the Grand Traverse Area Student Right to Life Oratory Contest. This year, Margaret Barley, earned third place and had her speech published in the Traverse City Record-Eagle.

Living Stations of the Cross Students celebrated Lent by staging a “Living” Stations of the Cross in the gymnasium. Each grade was responsible for re-enacting a different Station. Students dressed in costume and Casey Truelove, Director of Religious Education, played the role of Jesus (pictured carrying the cross). Members of the community were invited to re-live the crucifixion of Christ by witnessing this moving experience.

St. Mary Students “Have Heart”

Did you know that 16% of all children and teens in the U.S. are overweight?

Did you know that cardiovascular disease ranks as the second leading cause of death in children under age 15?

Hearts were “hopping” in our new school gym on Valentine’s Day as students in grades 1-6 jumped with joy in the “Jump Rope for Heart” event, sponsored by the American Heart Association. Students made posters, and secured pledges to contribute to the American Heart Association’s research program. The students raised $2563—$1000 more than last year!!

Students Help Keep Children

Warm With 208 yards of fabric, eleven sewing machines, three cutting stations, three pinning stations, and a few irons, the 8th-12th grade students created 83 baby quilts (a new record) for babies

in need! Jozell Rexroat initiated this valuable service project 14 years ago. Quilts are delivered annually to the Leelanau Baby Pantry and the Goodwill Inn. Remaining quilts are delivered to countries throughout the world. Pictured—Parent volunteer Mrs. Peggy Zemanek looks on as senior Ryan Korson and Principal Mark Gaubatz sew blankets on sewing machines.

Food for the Poor Two million children die worldwide every year due to preventable water borne diseases. In Latin America, 15% of the population does not have access to safe water. This year, Mrs. Jane Robinson’s fourth grade class raised $210 at their annual “Food for the Poor” bake sale! The students had hoped to raise enough money to buy a water pump for a Latin American country in need of clean drinking water. They not only achieved their goal,

but exceeded it by enough to feed six hungry families for a whole month! Way to go Class of 2016!

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,…”

~Matthew 25:35

Students Give to a Local Family Students in K-12 practiced one of the three traditional Lenten disciplines (fasting, prayer, and almsgiving) by donating a total of over $600 of their own money to benefit the electricity, food, and heating needs of a local family. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus who matched the students’ gift with a donation of $500.

~Discipleship Hymn

REVENUE Tuition & Fees $530,482 Parish Assessment 309,293 Fundraising 143,000 Unrestricted Donations 10,000 Grants & Restricted Donations 468,439 Miscellaneous 7,596 Preschool Program 58,736 Athletic Program 66,879 Hot Lunch Program 67,306

TOTAL REVENUE $1,661,730

EXPENSES

School Salary $604,984 Employee Benefits 168,556 Classroom Expenses 30,693 Student Enrichment 12,362 Administration Supplies 10,558 Development Office 19,822 Maintenance 31,270 Transportation 14,516 Utilities 61,067 Insurance 16,413 Miscellaneous 23,680 Improvements & Enhancements 270,582 Scholarship 68,693 Preschool Program 58,560 Athletic Program 66,879 Hot Lunch Program 67,306 Transfer to restricted reserves 129,164

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,655,104

Financial Report

July 1, 2007—June 30, 2008 Fiscal Year

Lori Schaub, Business Manager

Donations Help Ensure Tuition Assistance Scholarships for Students

to Attend St. Mary School. With a K-12 enrollment of 221 (grades K-12), 51 students were awarded $62,996 in scholarships for the 2007-08 school year—thanks to the generosity of individuals and foundations! Most of these young people would not be able to attend St. Mary’s without scholarships assistance. What a great difference donors make! God Bless all our scholarship donors!

Guardian Angel Society & Memorial Gifts $33,771 George & Mary Kremer Foundation Grant $ 9,500 St. Mary School Endowment Foundation $ 9,000 Education Freedom Fund $ 3,491 St. Mary Sweetheart Dinner $ 3,434 Patricia & William LaMothe Foundation Grant $ 3,000 St. Mary Christmas Cookie Sale $ 800

Lori Schaub, Business Manager and Jean LaCross, Development Director, expressed appreciation to Ms. Mary Anderson-Goddard, Executive Director, and Sr. Trinita Balbach, Assistant Director, of the George and Mary Kremer Foundation for their scholarship assistance to the students of St. Mary School. All attended the 2008 National Catholic Educational Association Annual Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

My wife, Diane, and I have been supporters of the Guardian Angel Society at St. Mary’s for several years. Having been a seasonal resident for more than 60 years, I

have known many graduates of St. Mary’s and have always been impressed with them. Both Diane and I appreciate the very positive influence St. Mary’s continues to have in Leelanau County.

After having turned down Jean LaCross’ invitation to tour the school more than once, we accepted her offer this May. We soon wondered why we had waited so long. We visited classrooms from the 3rd grade to the 12th and immediately became aware that something unusual was present. It was partly the enthusiasm of the students but really it was more than that. The feeling we had was that this school lives the gospel of Jesus Christ; it doesn’t just hear it on Sundays. And the wall in the gym proclaims it loud and clear as if there were any doubt.

We would encourage anyone remotely interested in supporting this wonderful school to contact the Development Office and ask for a tour. We walked away knowing we were supporting something special… and it felt terrific. ~Tom and Diane Leugers

Cincinnati, Ohio

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We commend the members of St. Mary Parish, the staff, and other supporters for their sacrifices and the commitment they have shown in operating and maintaining a vital preschool through 12th grade Catholic school for the students of Leelanau County….From my personal experience, I believe the influence of a Catholic middle school and high school environment, the daily sharing together of Christian ideals by students and staff, is most important to the values one holds later in life into adulthood.

~George Zink East Leland/Anderson, Indiana resident

The Guardian Angel Society is about financial aid scholarships so that all students can experience the excellent Catholic education St. Mary School offers….I applied and received a scholarship that covered room, board, and tuition to a Catholic women’s college. Today, I am proud to be a Guardian Angel donor and help the St. Mary students. I can’t say enough about how one’s generosity sends a ripple effect out into society through those who have benefited by it.

~Kitty Zink East Leland/Anderson, Indiana resident

St. Mary School deserves congratulations for its long history of superlative work in educating children. The Christ-centered, Catholic education St. Mary students receive is strong in academics as well as faith development. There is no greater gift we can give these outstanding children of God at this time in their lives. The efforts of your excellent administration and staff members are to be commended. May God bless you as you continue to develop in your students a deep faith and love of Christ in a secure, supportive environment that produces high academic achievement. ~Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney

Diocese of Gaylord Bishop Cooney is pictured addressing the Class of 2008 at their graduation ceremony.

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With your Help... ...St. Mary School will be “A Place Fit for Kids”! We are enormously grateful to God and our community for the 2004 addition to our school of a gymnasium, kitchen and cafeteria. Four years later, we still celebrate these gifts with daily gratitude! We also realize there are more needs to fulfill and goals to accomplish and are working to make significant improvements.

With improvements to our food service program we will be able to serve more healthy, fresh and whole foods such as homemade soups, a salad bar with many fresh vegetables, fresh fruits especially those grown as available in Leelanau County, yogurts and dairy products, sandwiches with whole grain breads, etc. This involves securing funding to purchase serving equipment, a refrigerated cooler, salad bar, serving counters and hot service units (for soups and sub sandwiches). A major need is a walk-in cooler, which would be constructed on the east side of our school.

Thanks to grant funding received from the Oleson Foundation of Traverse City, the Herbert & Elsa Ponting Foundation of Ann Arbor and the Wayne and Joan Webber Foundation of Clinton Township, the food service improvements will be made this summer and ready for students when school starts in the fall. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the St. Mary “Thyme and Tradition” cookbooks is also being allocated to this project.

A second component of this endeavor would be the construction of a fitness center. When we built our 2004 addition, we envisioned also providing a fitness center in our plans, however at that time, it was cost prohibitive. As good stewards, we built what we could afford at that time.

An equipped fitness center would also add greater opportunities for our students to establish healthy lifestyles, expand our physical education program, provide a place and equipment for student athletes. As well, it would offer opportunities for staff and community members to enhance their physical fitness.

Donations are being received, however, this project will not begin until funding is completely secured. If you are interested, we would most certainly appreciate gifts to bring this project to fruition!

Above: Students eagerly try out new, healthy foods when presented to them! With an improved lunch menu, we hope to offer many healthy foods to our students, whet their appetites with good nutrition and grow their taste buds for healthy foods.

John & Claudia Howe Joseph & Amy Hubbell Stuart Hubbell J & R Properties J. L. Smith Trucking Co. John & Nora W. Jacobs Jade Tool, Inc. Jaffe’s G. A. & E. B. Jannette Fr. Michael Janowski Dr. Steven & Miki Jarvie Ed & Yvonne Jarvie Martin & Susan Jelinek Megan G. Jetton John & Matilda Shumsky

Foundation Brian & Maggie Jones Carole Jones Jon’s Barber Shop Bob Jordan

Jordon Exploration Julius Bunek Plumbing & Heating Dr. Don R. & G.B. Juszczyk Roger & Helen Kabbes Kal Excavating Joan Kalchik Mark Kalchik Steve & Kathy Kalchik Victor & Ruth Kalchik David H. & Linda L. Kaltenbach Ruth Kaye Sheila Keeble Tim & Nancy Keilty Kejara’s Bridge Anne Keller Chuck & Jan Kelly Michael & Jamie Kelly John & Rosemary Kelsch Steven & Terri Kelty Steve & Dosie Kermode Richard F. & Jayne Kiernan Hazel Killmar Vicki Kilway

Michael D. & Barbara J. Kirt, Sr. Ken Kleinrichert Knights of Columbus #11664 Richard & Sherry Koenig Dan & Joan Kohler Joseph & Susan Kohler Ted & Andrea Kohler Jerome & Mary Ann Kolarik Patrick J. & Peggy A. Kolarik Suzanne Konieczka John & Laura Konkal Aaron Korson Arthur & Joyce Korson Blaise & Sarah Korson Daniel G. & Paula Korson Don & Mary Ann Korson Jeff & Debbie Korson John Korson, Jr. John & Dora Korson Ken & Tara Korson Martin P. & Phyllis J. Korson Peter & Maxine Korson Phil & Kathy Korson

Philip & Joan Korson Philomena M. Korson Ron & Kelly Korson Russell Korson Steve & Colleen Korson Richard & Mary Ann Kovarik Judy Kowal Robert & Audrey Kraemer Walter & Ingeborg Kraimer Brian & Julie Krombeen Mike Kroupa Robert Kuras Kevin & Mary Kuznicki Renee LaBonte LaCross Landscaping Genevieve LaCross Glenn & Judith LaCross Jeff & Jean LaCross Jesse & Tammie LaCross Urban & Alfreda LaCross Lake Leelanau Excavating

Donors for July 1, 2007—June 30, 2008, continued...

Lake Leelanau RV Park Patrick & Jennifer Lamb Mary Lou Landry Ben & Mary Lannin Larkin Insurance

Harry & JoAnn Larkin Therese Larson Linus & Betty Laskey Mark & Carrie Latimer Bruce Lee, DDS Leelanau Family Chiropractic Leelanau Plumbing Leelanau Urgent Care Dr. David & Janice Lemak Glory A. Leonard Joseph & Mary Jean Leugers Paul & Ruth Leugers Tom & Diane Leugers William & Lynda Leugers Steve Lewis Lighting Center Dr. Jerry & Kathryn Linenger Dale & Josephine Lingaur Dale Lingaur, Jr. Gary & Patti Lingaur Linda Lingaur Louis & Eunice Lingaur Robert & Mary Lingaur Ronald R. Lints, DDS, MS, PC Rose Mary Linzmeyer Ivan & Kathleen Livingston Bernard & Karen Long Adeline Lucas Thomas & Michelle MacDonald Vincent & Angela Macke

James & Joyce Mackin Charles W. & Leslie L. MacKinnon Sharon Mackowiak Walter & Caroline Maes Thomas Mahar Kathy Maisonville Katheryn Majeski Robert J. & Angela E. Maleski

Beth Mandryk Maple Hill Builders Jere & Patricia Marciniak Martinson Funeral Home Ted Maury Richard & Florence McBrien Barbara McCann Charles McCarthy Kerry McFarlane Terrence & Patricia McGinty Michael & Janet McManus Medler Electric Robert & Helga Meeker Meijer Community Rewards William & Cynthia Melnik James L. & Patricia Menna Edward P. & Barbara Merica Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation,

Inc. / Matching Gifts Program

Bernard & Michelle Mikowski Greg & Linda Mikowski Stephen & Mary Lou Mikowski Donald R. & Victoria A. Mileski Christy Miller Gene & Flo Miller Gray Miller J. Peter Miller, Attorney Katherine Miller Peter & Lisa Miller Thomas & Audrey Mockler

Robert R. & Tina L. Mohr John & Terra Moody Corey J. & Nancy J. Moore Cheri L. Morio Peter & Sarah Morio Mike & Sherry Moritz Theodore & Maxine Morris Donald & Linda Morton Frank Morton Todd & Sonja Morton Ed & Betty Mucha Jeff & Carrie Mugerian Drs. Roderick & Elizabeth Munro Tom & Linda Muszynski National City Bank John R. & Margaret A. Naumes Cindy Neddo Gary & Martha Neddo John & Donna Nehil Charles Nelson Larry & Connie Nelson Stephen & Lori Nelson Mark D. & Sara (McVay) Nesbitt NJ’s Grocery Larry J. Noling Allan & Carol Noonan Norbert & Paula Gits Foundation Northern Fire & Safety Northern Lumber Co. Northern Vision Eye Care Northwestern Bank Northwestern Savings Bank

& Trust Jeff Nowak Bruno & Julie Nowinski Daniel L. & Rosemary Oberski Ann E. O'Brien Arlene O'Brien

Art & Judith O'Brien Harold & Helen O'Brien Louis J. & Kay O'Brien Patrick O'Brien Sean O’Brien Arnold Ochs Chuck & Gail O’Connor Kelly O’Hara

Old Mission Women's Club Oleson Foundation Olson’s Auto Body John & Mary Karen O'Neil Only the Best Truck Broker John & Mary Ott Germain L. & Margaret Overby Alvin Owsley Michael Palmer Joe & Sally Panek Stan & Ann Pasch Donald & Irene Patrick Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse Mike Pendergast Peninsula Title Services, LLC Perry Pentiuk Hilda Peplinski Ted & Kathy Peplinski Douglas & Annemarie Periard Andrew & Jennifer Perkette O. Fred Pertner Peterson, McGregor, &

Associates Jerry & Colette Petras Fred & Molly Petroskey Gene & Marie Petroskey Verne K. Petrosky Pharmacia Foundation, Inc. Pillar Financial Plamondon Insurance Agency Plamondon Oil Co. Carol Plamondon Cletus & Eva Plamondon Fred Plamondon John & Janis Plamondon Ray & Cathy Plamondon Richard Plamondon Sr. Maxine Plamondon

Steve & Bonnie Plamondon Suzanne Plamondon Dr. Thomas Plamondon Todd & Denise Plamondon Wayne & Mary Jo Plamondon Plante & Moran, PLLC Plantmasters Raymond & Barbara Platts


Congratulations 2008 Lady Eagles Basketball Team!

The 2008 Lady Eagles basketball team earned tenth place in the Girls Team Academic All-State 2008 Awards for Class D schools with a

cumulative G.P.A. of 3.6024! Alyssa Korson (sr) was also honored as an individual for academic standing and athletic accomplishment!

Congratulations to the following St. Mary School athletes... ...all St. Mary School athletes for recognition by the Michigan High School Athletic Association for “exemplary conduct” throughout the 2007-2008 school year. “It is a credit to your student-athletes, coaches, administration, staff, and community for demonstrating such positive sportsmanship throughout the entire school year.” John E. Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA wrote in a letter to superintendent Fr. Michael Janowski.

...All-State athlete Alyssa Korson (sr) who made soccer second team!

...All-Academic team members—Seniors Ryan Couturier, Adam Furore, Susan Herman, Kayla Kermode, Alyssa Korson, Ryan Korson, Anne Kuznicki, Katherine Miller, David O’Connor, and Sarah Schaub!

...Cherryland Conference Sportswoman of the Year, Susan Herman (sr)!

David & Kelly Pobuda Patricia Pollock Robert & Jacqueline Pool David & Karen Popa John & Gayle Popa Dale & Kris Popp Ed & Annette Popp Frank & Jacque Popp Richard & Betty Popp Ron & Bridget Popp John & Nancy Porritt Priest Painting & Wallpapering Don & Nancy Priest Doug & Janet Priest Douglas & April Priest John & Kathy Priest Richard L. Priest Shirley Pritchard Kendall & Dorothy Probst R & B Enterprises Gerald & Rita Radecki Bruce Radi Bruce Randall John & Debbie Ray B. P. & Elizabeth Redman Dorothy Reicha Ben Rexroat Doug & Jozell Rexroat Jane Rexroat Joseph Rexroat Mary Rexroat Syrena Rexroat Daniel & Jeanne Rice James & Mona Rice Jim & Gwen Rich Phyllis Richard Donald & Marie T. Richards Edith E. Richards Curtis & Beth Richter Julia M. Rieger Bernard Rink Gary & Anita Risbridger Ken Risselade

Leonard P. & Linda Ritola Pete & Jane Robinson Roman Wheel Vincent & Ann Romano Rose Oudemolen Estate Cheryl Rotramel Robert & Diana Roubal Dr. Michael & Sue Rummel James & Dawn Russell James M. & Antoinette I. Ryan Jim Sanford Joe & Kelley Sarafa John M. & Margaret M. Sawyer Schaub Building & Improvement Schaub Team-Re/Max Alfred Schaub Andrew & Melissa Schaub Bill & Lisa Schaub Chris & Andrea Schaub Dennis Schaub Douglas & Brenda Schaub Francis & Jean Schaub Gary & Lori Schaub James A. & Rosanne Schaub John & Mary Lou Schaub Larry & Sheila Schaub Loren J. Schaub Lynn J. & Joan E. Schaub Martha Schaub Mary L. Schaub Melissa Schaub Ray Schaub Robert & Rose Mary Schaub Roger Schaub Ronald & Jean Schaub Steve & June Schaub Theresa F. Schaub Therese Schaub Thomas O. & Donna Schaub Timothy & Lucy Schaub William & Jennifer Schaub Larry & Janet Schillinger Steve & Vicki Schlueter

Walt & Anne Schmidt Art Schmuckal Richard Schmuckal Max & Gail Schwartz Ben & Louise B. Scott Seung-Ni Martial Arts Academy Pat & Patti Shaffran Frank & Brenda Sharnowski Diane Shelton David Shiflett Robert L. & Terri L. Shoemaker Gene & Mary Siddall Dorothy Skeba John & Cathy Skeba Margaret A. Skeba S. Silas Skidmore Tom & Judy Skowronski Chris & Lani Hoensheid Smith James & Denice Smith Jon Smith Louis & Karen Smith Ted & Susan Sotak Charles & Toni Spearing Donald & Kathy Spinniken Matthew Spinniken Square D Company St. Mary Parish Quilters Clarence & Lu Stachnik Stallman Chemical & Fertilizer Gerald & Vesta Stallman Mary Stanley Charlene Steimel Rick Stein Jim & Eileen Stereff

William H. Strietmann John & Kathy Strugala David & Janis Stuart Ann Studer Donald J. & Toni Stuhldreher Maureen Suelzer

Sugarfoot’s Saloon Craig & Lyn Sumner K.B. Sutton Suttons Bay Chiropractic Center Suttons Bay Dental Center Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fndn. Daniel D. & Nancy Sweeney Sue Swift Philip & Paula Swink Jon & Mary Jo Sykes T & R Electric Bill Tait Shirley (Plamondon) Tanguay Stephen & Diana Tarsa TBA Credit Union Ben & Nancy Tefertiller Craig Tester Howard G. Thiemann Paul Thompson Patrick & Julie Thon Rudy L. Thoreson Jayne Thurner Barb Traeger Traverse City State Bank Albert Travis John T. & Leslie A. Treter Laura Truelove Tom & Sue Truelove James & Bonnie Unwin Brian & Joan Ursu Daniel & Constance Valascho Corey & Tina Vanderwulp John & Janice VanRaalte Lizabeth Venie

Joe Vezino Barbara Vilter John R. & Ruth Ann Visser Judy Walczak Mr. & Mrs. Curt Walsh

Congratulations to the Boys Golf Team— 2008 Cherryland Conference Champions!!

Congratulations to the Boys Baseball Team— 2008 Cherryland Conference Champions!!

The St. Mary School 2008 Cherryland Conference Champions are pictured after winning the St. Francis Tournament which was held at Wuerfel Park—home of the Traverse City Beach Bums! A special congratulations goes to All-State athletes: Matt Pasch (sr), infielder first team and Kienan Sutton (jr), infielder second team!

Bruce & Anne Walter Dan Walter Robert & Esther Walter William & Lana Watkoski Wayne & Joan Webber Fndn. Dan & Brenda Weber James P. Wenstrup Mary H. Wenstrup West Michigan Lighting West Shore Capital Dan & Marguerite White Linda Wiersema Paul Wiley Williams Chevrolet Joseph G. Williams Michael H. & Laverna S. Witkop Christopher & Cristal (Guinan)

Wittman Robert J. & Pauline E. Womac Lewis F. & Jean M. Wood Woodland Construction Gerald & Linda Woods Ray & Mary Woods William & Sue Wright Wyant Computer Services Co. Tom Wyant Michael & Elizabeth Zeits Mark & Peggy Zemanek David & Marcia Zielinski Bob & Gayle M. Zimmerer Bob Zimmerman George & Kathleen Zink John & Mary Zink Mary Helen Zink Greg & Ingrid Zotter

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The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow Congratulations to seniors Ben Hughes and Katherine Miller, and juniors Kaitlin Houdek, Marty Mugerian, Steffanie Priest, and Mike Ryan who held lead roles in the Le-land School production of Annie. Con-gratulations also go out to supporting cast mem-bers Jenny Kalchik (so) and Lindsey Korson (fr) and tech crew member Margaret Krombeen for a job well done!

Service Elise Tarsa, Grade 9 There are people Amazing people They are heroes They are brave and fearless

They are calm They do not shrink from duty They die for you But hardly get a thanks We are safe because of them

Yet they are far from our minds They give us freedom Of religion Of press They protect our rights To liberty To life

By their dying

They are our army Our policemen Our firefighters

They are…

You and I Neighbors They are coworkers Parents They are our family

Eleven students had sixteen writing submissions and works of art s e l e c t e d f o r published in the 2008 edition of Exposures.

Seniors Kayla Kermode—composition Ryan Korson—pottery; poem Maggie Long—pencil sketch Katherine Miller—acrylic painting;

watercolor Sarah Schaub—color photograph;

pencil sketch

Junior Tim Wigton—pencil sketch

Sophomore Kelsey Collins—watercolor painting

Freshmen Shelby Sawallich—watercolor painting Elise Tarsa—poem (see box at right);

metal sculpture

Eighth Graders Elsa Finch—color photograph (see above) Luke Kermode—black & white

photograph; color photograph

Photo by Elsa Finch, Grade 8


Students Perform Well at Band Competitions

Pictured from left: Ryann Collins, Luke Speicher, Juliana Lisuk, Justin Mackin (fr), Jay Vana, Zachary Weber (fr), Aaron Helwig (fr), Elise Tarsa (fr), Lay-ton Korson (fr), Kyle Helwig (so), and Steffanie Priest (jr). Ms. Jen Fenton took her St. Mary & Leland high school band students to Harbor Springs to participate in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association District 2 Solo and Ensemble in Harbor Springs. Students or groups are rated on a scale of I to V. Students earning a I are qualified for the State Solo & Ensemble Festival. Students receiving a I or II earn medals. Congratulations to the following St. Mary students who all received a II: Steffanie Priest & Elise Tarsa—flute duet Kyle Helwig, Aaron Helwig, Layton Korson, & Justin Mackin—brass quartet Zachary Weber & Leland student Jay Vana—snare duet Also congratulations to the Junior High Band who received a I for sight-reading and a II for their overall performance at the Junior High Band Festival in Elk Rapids.

The 2008 recipients of the Principal’s Award—Ben Hughes (sr), Taylor Moore (8th), and Hannah Weber (5th)—wave to the crowd at the Leland 4th of July parade.

The long term sustainability of Catholic schools must be assured. Indeed, everything

possible must be done, in cooperation with the wider community, to ensure that they are accessible to people of all s o c i a l a n d economic strata. No child should be denied his or her right to an education in faith, which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation. ~Pope Benedict

Meeting with Catholic educators in Washington D.C., April 17, 2008

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St. Mary Students Score Well on ACT by Mark Gaubatz, Principal

Taken during the students’ junior year of high school, the ACT (formerly American College Testing) assessment measures the students’ general educational development and their capability to complete college-level work with the multiple-choice tests covering four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The optional Writing test measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. Specifically, ACT states that its scores provide an indicator of “college readiness,” and that scores in each of the subtests correspond to skills in entry-level college courses in English, math, social sciences, and biology.

Our goal at St. Mary is to continue to strengthen our curriculum by developing stronger connections between all of our grade levels. Providing greater opportunities for staff to plan together, providing targeted staff development programs and by better aligning our curriculum with the state standards and benchmarks is doing this.

I’m proud of our staff and student accomplishments—and the strong support that we all receive from our families has a positive impact on how our students learn.

With your Help... ...the curriculum will be re-aligned, im-proved, and updated!

This past school year Principal Mark Gaubatz and our teachers engaged in a comprehensive study of the preschool—12th grade curriculum, which is being rev i s ed and re - a l i g ned according to Diocesan and State of Michigan standards and benchmarks. We are not only working diligently to improve and update the curriculum, but striving to go above and beyond national standards to achieve exemplary standards for the students.

Teachers have prepared classroom educational plans and have outlined priority needs at each grade level—preschool through high school.

Composite English Math Reading Science Writing

SMS Class of 2009 23.5 23.6 21.9 25.1 23.1 8.0

State Average 19.6 18.7 19.5 19.8 19.9 Not avail.

SMS Class of 2008 22.5 22.4 20.7 23.6 22.6 7.0

State Average 18.9 17.8 18.9 19.1 19.5 6.5

Highlights of the needs… Textbooks for elementary religion, high school world history and biology.

As texts become outdated, we strive to replace them with new series. Technology software, digital projectors and a color printer. The use of

technology is integrated into classroom lessons and learning at all grade levels. As well, we must prepare our high school students for higher education and/or the world of work.

Professional Development Funds for teachers to enhance their skills at analyzing students’ standardized test results and implementing the many curriculum upgrades.

Instructional Classroom supplies to actively engage the students in learning activities and provide more hands-on opportunities.

Elementary Science Kits, such as: water, air & weather, insects, force & motion, plant & animal life, solids & liquids, matter & energy, popula-tion & ecosystems, magnetism & electricity, etc. These quality science materials would provide practical experiences for the students to “learn by doing” and thus understand and retain concepts more fully.

Principal Mark Gaubatz estimates the cost for implementing these curriculum improvements at approximately $80,000. The annual school budget will provide a portion of the costs: expenses for curriculum related field trips are offset by student fundraisers and parent contributions. This leaves a funding need of approximately $20,000.

Would it be possible for you to please give a gift to help the students?

School Enrollment Continues to Climb! Despite a downturn in overall enrollment in the State of Michigan and in Leelanau County, our early elementary enrollment continues to grow! With 18 students, the class of 2021 is the largest Kindergarten class at St. Mary’s in ten years. Other grades have also grown: 1st grade has gained four new students this year for a total of 16. 2nd grade has three new students this year, bringing the total to 18.

Mrs. Colette Petras is pictured with the 18 students in her 2008-09 Kindergarten class—the largest Kindergarten class in 10 years!!

David & Dorothy Couturier Theresa F. Schaub TED & DOROTHY GRANT Robert J. & Ann Grant ED & HELEN HENGELBROK Keith & Joanne Burnham ALBERT & LUCILLE KELSCH Albert & Judith Kelsch JOSEPH E. KOHLER John & Linda Avis Cecelia Dunklow C. Patrick & Patricia Gardner Bruce & Darlene Garland Theodore & Lesley Grigsby William & Monica Hoffman Kristi Houdek Robert & Vicki Houdek Evelyn Livingston Edward & Mary L. Rothgarber Lynn J. & Joan E. Schaub Theresa F. Schaub Ralph & Anna Severance Margaret A. Skeba Stallman Chemical & Fertilizer Roger & Laurie Stroh Marsha K. Vingsness Stuart & Velvet Whittaker GEORGE & LOUISE LEUGERS Joseph & Mary Jean Leugers MRS. McCORCLE Phillip Chimosky ART McNEIL Tom & Bernadette Eckerle Michael D. & Barbara J. Kirt, Sr. Daniel G. & Paula Korson John & Carol Lesperance Paul & Ruth Leugers Arlene O’Brien Carol Plamondon John & Roseanne Wanamaker LEONARD F. McNEIL, SR. Scot & Rose (McNeil) Laing Leonard & Theresa B. Schaub Margaret A. Skeba MARGARET MILLS

Kevin & Anne McCauley SUE MOE-HILL Howard & Leona Kalchik HOWARD NABERHAUS James P. Wenstrup MARIE LOUIS NAUD Claire Boutain LEONARD & LORETTA NEWMAN Martin P. & Phyllis J. Korson AUGUST “GUS” O’BRIEN Paul & Ruth Leugers Bill & Marcia Meade Ivan & Bonnie Mellema THERESA M. PEPLINSKI

IN HONOR OF: DUANE KRAMER Daniel L. & Rosemary Oberski HENRY LUCAS James Blackwell Tillie Garvin Phyllis Richard Theresa F. Schaub Margaret A. Skeba Elmer Weikel

GEORGE RATTERMAN Ed & Jean Hengelbrok IN MEMORY OF: VIRGINIA H. BRAMER John M. & Margaret M. Sawyer PETER DEVER BROLICK Emil & Maureen Brolick DECEASED BROW FAMILY MEMBERS John & Callista Potter ED BRZEZINSKI Jack N. & Emelia B. Welber CECELIA BUSSEY Annamae M. Belanger Charles E. & Judith A. Belanger Kevin & Maria Bolger Richard Boucher Rich & Vel Brow Patrick & Irene Bruen Bruce & Dee Bussey David & Dorothy Couturier Kenneth & Bernadette Denoyer Larry & Joyce Doele Robert & Joyce Egeler James & Lucille Flohe C. Patrick & Patricia Gardner Tillie Garvin Douglas & Helen Glover Robert & Margaret Gordon Edward & Marlene Hahnenberg Jacob & Jane Jacobson Mary Keenan John & Rosemary Kelsch John & Dora Korson Jeff & Jean LaCross Joseph & Lorraine Lamie Paul & Ruth Leugers Louis & Eunice Lingaur Donald & Jean Livingston

Ray & Faye Lozier Christopher & Denise McManus James & Marcella McNabb Dale & Margaret Mikowski Stephen & Mary Lou Mikowski Ed & Betty Mucha Arlene O’Brien Carol Plamondon Cletus & Eva Plamondon Doug & Jozell Rexroat

Leonard & Theresa B. Schaub Theresa F. Schaub Larry & Suzanne Schramski Robert & Deb Schramski Margaret A. Skeba Margaret K. Sopheia Fred & Sandy Stasiukinas Dorothy Stowe Raymond J. & Jean A. Wall Frank Zeits ESTHER COUTURIER Claire Boutain GERTRUDE COYNE Roque & Barbara Flores Gregory J. & Jean Ann Moe Judy A. Petroskey Theresa F. Schaub Margaret A. Skeba Gerald & Pauline Walters Kevin & Mary Ward JOHN GARVIN John & Linda Avis Ray & Judy Bawks & Family Annamae M. Belanger Patricia Hanson Bronson Eleanor Brzezinski Michael & Jennifer Collins David & Dorothy Couturier Gene Couturier Jack Flees James & Lucille Flohe C. Patrick & Patricia Gardner Al Garvin Tillie Garvin Robert J. & Ann Grant Emma Grindstuen Bernice Gustin Woody Herman

Theresa Hitchens Samuel & Mary Holmes Robert & Vicki Houdek Howard & Leona Kalchik Victor & Ruth Kalchik John & Rosemary Kelsch Michael D. & Barbara J. Kirt, Sr. Jerome & Mary Ann Kolarik Julius & Grace Kolarik Patrick J. & Peggy A. Kolarik Daniel G. & Paula Korson Martin P. & Phyllis J. Korson Robert & Audrey Kraemer Jeff & Jean LaCross Urban & Alfreda LaCross Paul & Ruth Leugers Louis & Eunice Lingaur Robert & Mary Lingaur Evelyn Livingston Adeline Lucas Robert J. & Angela E. Maleski Gaytha McVay Edward & Barbara Merica Stephen & Mary Lou Mikowski Donald & Linda Morton Burt Nelson Julius A. Nelson Robert & Nancy Piche Carol Plamondon Suzanne Plamondon Ray & Marge Pleva Doug & Jozell Rexroat Jane Rexroat Alfred Rice Cecelia Rice Phyllis Richard Alfred Schaub Theresa F. Schaub Nancie A. Shain Lawrence & Bertha Skeba

Margaret A. Skeba James & Lois Taylor Michael & Mary Taylor VFW Post #7731 Gerald & Pauline Walters Elaine Williams GAUTHIER ANCESTORS Claire Boutain JOSEPH GAUTHIER Claire Boutain MARY-LOUISE NAUD GAUTHI-

ER Claire Boutain JAMES GLEASON

Memorial & tribute gifts are most often given for tuition assistance through the St. Mary School Endowment Foundation or the

Guardian Angel Society or are dedicated for a specific project or need.

Golf-A-Thon Raises a Record $40,000

John O’Connor (‘06), Caleb

Drow (‘02), and Todd Mikowski (’06) were three of the 21 golfers

who raised a record $40,000 this year. Thank you to the Bay Meadows Golf Course for once again donating the

green time!

St. Mary School Career Tech Center Students are Honored Congratulations to the following Career Tech Center students:

Outstanding Students—Samantha Herman (jr), Ryan Couturier (sr), Kaitlynn Cassem (sr), Trevor Stillin (sr), Ben Hughes (sr)

National Technical Honor Society Seniors: Kaitlynn Cassem, Ryan Couturier, Ethan Hohnke, Ben Hughes, Trevor Stillin

National Technical Honor Society Inductee: Samantha Herman (jr)

Club winner at state competition—Ryan Couturier (sr)

Perfect Attendance—Samantha Herman (jr)

Annamae M. Belanger Black Star Farms LLC Daniel J. & Georgia M. Busch Tom & Karen Ford Mary J. Hintze Robert & Vicki Houdek William & Susan Johnston John & Rosemary Kelsch Paul & Ruth Leugers Louis & Eunice Lingaur Clifton & Jane McChesney Michael & Janet McManus Marilyn Meakins Walter & Jeanne Nielson Michael & Loretta Ouwerkerk Jack & Ann Ozegovic Ken & Terri Pickett Cletus & Eva Plamondon Bernard Rink Dennis & Audrey Ritter Robert & Grace Rudd Allison D. Shumsky Margaret A. Skeba Phyllis L. Takayama Gregory & Christy Zerlaut LEONA ROSS Judy Esfandiary Barbara F. Gentile Joan M. (Korson) Herman Denny & Colleen King Gerald & Roberta Kolak Louis & Eunice Lingaur Donald & Jean Livingston Ed & Betty Mucha Arlene O’Brien Harold & Helen O’Brien Louis J. & Kay O’Brien Carol Plamondon Theresa F. Schaub Margaret A. Skeba DECEASED RUNGE FAMILY

MEMBERS John & Callista Potter

BARBARA M. SCHAUB Michael & Cory (Kelenske) Schaub WILLIAM J. SCHAUB Timothy & Lucy Schaub DECEASED SCHULD FAMILY

MEMBERS Mary Jo Schuld FLORENCE SHARNOWSKI William & Elizabeth Blake David & Dorothy Couturier

Tom & Bernadette Eckerle James & Lucille Flohe Tillie Garvin Joan M. (Korson) Herman Louis Herman Michael & Jaqueline Herman Sharon Houdek Todd & Nichele Hursey Victor & Ruth Kalchik John & Rosemary Kelsch Edythe Kirt Blake Michael D. & Barbara J. Kirt, Sr. Russell Dzuba & Karen Kirt Russell & Pamela Kirt Daniel G. & Paula Korson John & Dora Korson Jeff & Jean LaCross Robert J. & Jeanne L. LaCross Paul & Ruth Leugers Leonard F. McNeil, Jr. Edward & Barbara Merica Dale & Margaret Mikowski Greg & Linda Mikowski Ed & Betty Mucha Arlene O’Brien Carol Plamondon Suzanne Plamondon Leonard & Theresa B. Schaub Mary L. Schaub Theresa F. Schaub Margaret A. Skeba Stuart & Velvet Whittaker EDMUND SKEBA Don & MaryAnn Korson ROY TAGHON Suzanne Plamondon Shirley (Plamondon) Tanguay GEORGE THURNER H. & Laurie Baird Fred & Joyce Koehler PETER L. WALTERS Howard & Leona Kalchik Daniel G. & Paula Korson

LAURA G. (HAHNENBERG) ZEITS

Edward & Marlene Hahnenberg WINIFRED T. ZEITS Barbara B. Ance Richard & Thyra Zeits

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Richard W. & Roberta D. Allan Annamae M. Belanger Eleanor Brzezinski John & Margaret K. Sophiea Bufka Daniel J. & Georgia M. Busch Donald T. & Suzanne Garthe Daniel & Irene Gatzke Leonard & Roberta Gross Robert & Vicki Houdek Russell Dzuba & Karen Kirt Evelyn Livingston Thomas & Lynda Pavelka Hilda Peplinski Carol Plamondon Dennis & Audrey Ritter Rocky’s Upholstery Shop Theresa F. Schaub Margaret A. Skeba Millie Skeba Stuart & Velvet Whittaker Robert & Helen Wransky EARL PLAMONDON Blanche Plamondon ED & CLARA PLAMONDON James & Gladys Hoogterp JOSEPH MAXIMILLIAN PLEVA Jackie’s Jammin’ Studios Hedy McKolay Lorraine J. Spencer JANE REXROAT ABI Mechanical Advantage Electric Employees Barry Andrews Martha Baker Michael & Amy Baker Ray A. & Debbie Barnhart Lynn & Tina Belanger Dale & Kathy Boone Ed & Jackie Budd Bryan & Thelma Channon David & Dorothy Couturier Albert Eckerle Judy Frederick Tillie Garvin James & Dorothy Grant Emma Grindstuen Louis Herman Gail Holland Sharon Houdek

John & Rosemary Kelsch Michael D. & Barbara J. Kirt, Sr. Blaise & Sarah Korson Daniel G. & Paula Korson Don & MaryAnn Korson John & Dora Korson Martin P. & Phyllis J. Korson Peter & Maxine Korson Kevin & Mary Kuznicki Jeff & Jean LaCross Urban & Alfreda LaCross Paul & Ruth Leugers Andrew & Joyce Lundberg Bill & Marcia Meade Edward & Barbara Merica Greg & Linda Mikowski Stephen & Mary Lou Mikowski Ed & Betty Mucha National Electrical Contractors

Assn., Inc. O.I.L. Energy Corp. Arlene O’Brien Jon & Patti Peck Carol Plamondon Scott & Carolyn Potter Alan & Karen Schaub Alfred Schaub Larry & Sheila Schaub Leonard & Theresa Schaub Lynn J. & Joan E. Schaub Martha Schaub Marty & Judy Schaub Mary L. Schaub Milford & Marie Schaub Theresa F. Schaub Margaret A. Skeba Donald & Kathy Spinniken SSOE, Inc. Dorothy Stowe Lizabeth Venie Theresa Walter John & Roseanne Wanamaker Jack N. & Emelia B. Welber Walter P. & Geraldine Ziemba EDGAR JAMES RICH Theresa F. Schaub SUZANNE RINK Charlie Balance Walter & Elaine Beardslee

Congratulations Student Leaders 2007-08 National Honor Society officers: Susan Herman (sr), president; Sarah Schaub (sr), vice president; Forrest Tarsa (jr), secretary; and Alys-sa Korson (sr), treasurer.

2007-08 Student Council: Marty Mugerian, president; Patrick Arena, vice president; Katherine Miller, secretary; Morgan Furore, treasurer; Adam Furore (sr) & Michael Ryan (jr), School Advisory Council representatives; Kayla Kermode (sr), spiritual chair.

2008-09 Student Council: Emily Boss, president; Margaret Barley, vice president; Bradi Pasch, secretary; Aiden Keilty, treasurer; Michael Ryan (sr) & Christy Miller (jr), School Advisory Council representatives.

Also, congratulations to Raymond Platts (jr) who attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference in Tustin this summer. Thank you to the Suttons Bay-Leelanau Rotary for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students.

Faces of the Future Patrick Arena (pictured left), Kaitlynn Cassem (pictured right), and Susan Herman (pictured below) were selected as members of the Class of 2008 “Faces of the Future.”

Every year, the Traverse C i t y R e c o r d - E a g l e recognizes high school seniors who have made a difference in the lives of those around them through volunteerism and community service.

Patrick’s was nominated by Brad Saxton, Knights of Columbus chairman of the 911 address program in Leelanau County. Kaitlynn was nominated by Career Tech Center teacher, Deb Majewski. Susan was nominated by St. Mary School counselor Donna Allington.

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Twenty years ago, a group of talented, creative alumni and supporters joined together and performed skits, songs, dances, and more for appreciative audiences. “Performance Plus” helped our school which, at that time, had an enrollment of 131, to reduce a $70,000 deficit during very tough economic times. Twenty years later, our school is blessed with an enrollment of over 240 students and operates in the “black” thanks to generous donations from c a r i n g i nd i v i du a l s , p a r t ne r i n g foundations, and supportive businesses. We give thanks to God and to each of you for helping to continue the mission of Catholic, Christian education begun on the Leelanau peninsula in 1987!

Barbershoppers Doug Schaub ‘82, Mike Frodl ‘70, Julius Bunek ‘72, and Joe Flees ‘69 classmate, singing in the 1988 “Performance Plus” show. Talented gentlemen—thank you!

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