GIRLS TENNISHead Coach Joyce KrusaAssistants Tia Krzykowski and Lucky CoppsStats 13-9 dual meet record, Sectional Champions,

First-Time State Team QualifiersIndividual State Qualifiers Alliey Krusa (#1 Singles), Anna Koehl & Julia

Grygleski (#1 Doubles), & Katherine Mueller & Kaitlin Rogers (#2 Doubles)

BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRYCoaches Eugene Trzebiatowski, Assistants Kyle Wallace and Kim BasalaStats – Girls Team 4th Place at Conference, Sectional Champions,

11th Place at Team StateStats – Boys Team 7th Place at Conference, 10th Place at SectionalsState Qualifiers Boys Individual - Thomas Basala (41st);

Girls Team - Elizabeth Cisewski (33rd), Christonna Shafranski (75th), Grace Engebretson (87th), Grace Van Handel (105th), Katy Czerwinski (119th), Abby Dahlseng (134th), & Dominique Jamison (147th)

NEWSCARDINAL

ATHLETIC UPDATESFOOTBALLHead Coach Drew NelsonAssistants Bryant White, Mike Schmoll, Zach Lindberg, Eugene

Schmitz, Dave Wysocki & John RaflikStats 2-7 overall, 1-6 conference (6th Place)Honorable Mention Xander Schmitz (Sophomore), Offensive Running All-Conference Back; Isaac Pisarski (Junior), Defensive Linebacker;

& Ethan Jansch (Senior), Offensive Receiver2nd Team All-Conference AJ Firminhac (Junior), Defensive Lineman; Cale

Jakusz (Senior), Defensive Linebacker; & Andy Tepp (Senior), Defensive Back

GIRLS VOLLEYBALLHead Coach Jackie StrubleAssistants Cassidy Johnson and Brooke Gilbertson Stats 23-11 overall, 6-1 conference (2nd Place)Honorable Mention Brooke Schroeder (Junior) All-Conferene2nd Team All-Conference Karah Kluck (Sophomore) & Paige Hintz (Junior)1st Team All-Conference Andrea Pisarski (Senior)

BOYS SOCCERHead Coach Nick WeberStats 12-11 overall, 7-5 conference (3rd Place)Honorable Mention Andrew Blanker (Junior)All-Conferene2nd Team All-Conference Corey Baron (Junior)1st Team All-Conference Brad Maes (Junior), Chris Jensen (Junior-Unanimous

Selection), & Connor Molski (Senior-Unanimous Selection)

NEXT YEAR'S Panacea! September 8-10, 2017

FULL LIST OF RAFFLE WINNERS ONLINE!pacellicatholicschools.com

MAJOR RAFFLE WINNERS GRAND PRIZE CHEVROLET IMPALA OR $20,000

Clari Kester, Stevens Point, WI1ST PRIZE $1,000 Madeline Kovalski, Stevens Point, WI

2ND PRIZE $500 Bernadette Radler, Waupaca, WI3RD PRIZE $250 Ron Kurszewski, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

PACELLI’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDNominate a Friend, Classmate, or Family Member!

Since they’ve walked the halls of St. Joseph Academy, Maria High School, or Pacelli Catholic High School, our alumni have distinguished themselves in many exceptional ways.

Have a classmate, friend, or family member who’s worthy of the honor of being selected as our next Distinguished Alumus? This year’s award recipient will be honored with a special luncheon and will serve as a speaker at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2017.

Visit www.pacellicatholicschools.com/alumni to learn more about the award criteria and to access the nomination form or call 715.341.2445 to inquire. Deadline for nominations is January 31, 2017.

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WINTER 2016IN THIS ISSUE

PCS '16-17 HighlightsFall Athletic Updates

Panacea Recap

Save the Date: Cardinal Crusade

Class Reunions

2016 HOMECOMING COURT MEMBERS

Back Row L to R Ethan Jansch, Homecoming King Turner Kedrowski, Jordan Raflik, Caleb Kulich, Cale Jakusz,

& Nick Rosenthal. Front Row L to R Kaitlin Rogers, Rebecca Formella, Anna Koehl, Julia Grygleski, Lexi Reeves,

& Homecoming Queen Elizabeth Cisewski.For more information, to contribute an auction item, or to learn

more about sponsorships, contact the Pacelli Catholic Schools Central Office

at 715.341.2445 or email Deb at dsepeda@pacellicatholicschools.com or Dena at dbarton@pacellicatholicschools.com.

The junior boys won the Power Buff volleyball tournament and took on the teachers in the championship game during the pep rally on Friday.

The senior and freshman girls took on the junior and sophomore girls in the annual Powder Puff football game, which ended in a tie.

THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS HERE! This is a very important time in the church year where we spend time reflecting on the great gift of Jesus, our Savior. As all of you know, this can be a tremendous challenge with all of the other good things that happen during this month. I do invite and encourage all of you to take some time during Advent to participate in one of many activities in your parish, including the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All our schools

have many special activities planned, including service work, many kinds of prayer, celebrating Reconciliation, raising funds for those in need in our community, and more. Our goal is to help each child experience the importance of the birth of Jesus and what it means for us.

A recent research paper discussed ways to help young people remain Catholic. The article noted three key factors:

1. Regular, at least weekly, and hopefully more, instruction in the Catholic faith.

2. Interaction with adults other than their parents who share their faith.

3. Deep spiritual experiences, including retreats, service trips, and prayer.

That certainly describes our Catholic schools! Not only do we have the highest academic standards, but the Catholic faith is infused into so much of what we do. Our goal is to continue to build strong citizens who have strong faith, and that is definitely needed in our world today.

On behalf of all the staff at Pacelli Catholic Schools, I want to wish you a very blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May God continue to bless you and your family. We are surely blessed to have the opportunity to work with so many wonderful children and families in this great community.

Gregg HanselDirector of Education

PANACEA 2016ANOTHER YEAR OF PLANNING AND

PREPARING BY A DEDICATED GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS HAS ONCE AGAIN CONTRIBUTED

TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PANACEA. Panacea has become well-known community event that provides

a fun-filled weekend for many. It has become a tradition for alumni, past parents, faculty and community members to come back to each year.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity directed towards our largest annual fundraising event.

KENNETH SHIBILSKI, SR. ‘59CHRISTOPHER SHIBILSKI

OOPS!The following is a correction from the Summer/Fall 2016 issue of The Cardinal Crest.

In “Continuing the Tradition,” we included the wrong photo of Ken Shibilski ‘59 with his grandson Chris Shibilski ‘16.

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Pacelli High School Maria High School St. Joseph Academy

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY CLASS OF ‘5462nd Class Reunion

MARIA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘5660th Class Reunion

PACELLI CLASS OF ‘9620th Class Reunion

REUNITED AT LAST!RENEWING FRIENDSHIPS, RELIVING HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES AND CATCHING UP WITH CLASSMATES

STAY IN TOUCHWe’d love to hear from our Alumni!

Send us newsworthy updates. Planning a reunion for your class? Update your contact information. Connect with classmates.

Deb Sepeda • 715.341.2445 • dsepeda@pacellicatholicschools.com

UPCOMING REUNIONSPACELLI CLASS OF ‘67

50TH CLASS REUNIONWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2017 INFORMAL (TBD)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 DINNER AT SKY CLUB

PACELLI CLASS OF ‘77IT'S TIME TO START PLANNING YOUR 40TH CLASS REUNIONSue (Jerzak) Schwab is heading up the planning and would like some assistance to coordinate the event with SPASH class of '77. Contact Sue at 715.344.5848

or pschwab5848@charter.net if you are willing and able to help!

SEE WHAT YOUR CLASSMATES ARE UP TOCLASS NOTES CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE

pacellicatholicschools.com

PACELLI CLASS OF ‘0610th Class Reunion

Pictured (Back Row L to R): Charlotte (Sankey) Disher, Nona (Martens) Higgins, Jeanne (Kruzitski) Daniels, Nancy (Pawelski) Feltz, MaryAnn (Repinski) Drengberg,

RoseMarie (Kieliszewski) Bartkowiak, Cathy Smith, Carol (Pieczynski) Potocki, Darlene (King) Rogoski, & Sr. Rose Firkus. (Front Row L to R): Sr. Carlene Blavat,

Kathy (Zimmerman) Kraft, Loretta (Sigman) Funk, Ruth (Kaminski) Kawski, & Bernie (Trzinski) Derezinski. Not Pictured: Erv Derezinski, Rich Feltz, Russ Funk,

Ray Potocki, & Ron Rogosski.

The St. Joseph Academy Class of ‘54 met for lunch at the Park Ridge Cafe on October 7, 2016. Classmates decided to meet yearly to stay in touch.

The next planned luncheon is scheduled for Friday, October 6, 2017. Contact Darlene Rogoski at 715.344.4267 for more details.

The class of ‘96 hosted their reunion on Friday, August 5 at Rhody’s Middletown Tavern & Grill. They also held a family-friendly

event at K.A.S.H. Park that Saturday.

Pacelli’s Class of ‘06 held their 10 year reunion on Saturday, September 24 at Partner’s Pub. A total of 21 graduates attended, in addition to many

significant others. Everyone had a great time reminiscing, paging through old yearbooks, and catching up on life. It was a great reminder of the special kinds of friendships that are built over 12+ years of attending school together.

Everyone really enjoyed the time together and are looking forward to the 15 year reunion to see how everyone’s lives continue to evolve.

PACELLI CLASS OF ‘86

30th Class Reunion

Nearly 20 people from the Pacelli Class of ‘86 gathered at Panacea to

celebrate their 30th reunion.

GIVE GIFT CARDS AND PACELLI SPIRIT WEARTHIS CHRISTMAS

Pictured (Back Row L to R): Rita (Glodowski) Klismith, Susan (Tomczak) Schneck, La Naeh (Mansavage) Laszewski, Marilyn (Lesavage) Sobczak, Diane (Borski)

Adamski-Mozuch, Adrian (Raflik) Zarecki, Barbara (Ziolkowski) Johnson, Lois (Bushman) Miller, Florence (Krutza) Kostuch, & Anita (Bartkowiak) Kirschling.

(Middle Row L to R): Kathleen (Lodzinski) Larson & Germaine (Stuczinski) Damrau. (Front Row L to R): Barbara (Bablitch) Roman, Carol (Koziczkowski ) Friday, Millie

(Groholski ) Glodowski, Barbara (Bannach) Mader, & Verna (Sorenson) Brekke. Pictured (Back Row L to R): Tori Rogoski, Brian Glodosky, & Nick Brillowski. (Middle Row L to R): Luke Witkowski, Wes Swanson, Aaron Kirschbaum, Alan Tepp,

Mike Elsenrath, Kevin Sullivan, & Brian Suchowski. (Front Row L to R): Brandon Sniadajewski, Jenny (Brillowski) Ksicinski, Kellie (Kramer) Heitzkey, Anne (Owens) Sell,

Toni (West) Collins, Tenille (Pionkowski) Nowak, Kurt Warzynski, Andy Ligman, & Sarah Tompkins. (In Front): Scott McCarten.

PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 2016-2017 HIGHLIGHTS

ALUMNI REST IN PEACE1945 Isabelle Stelmahoske (88) - August 3, 2016

1948 Dorothy (Kruzicki) Kostuch (85) - August 10, 2016

1950 Jeannette (Wysocki) Orlikowski (85) - July 18, 2016

1953 Kathleen (Jurgella) Brekke (81) - November 23, 2016

1956 LaNaeh (Mansavage) Laszewski (78) - October 22, 2016

1957 Patricia (Zimmerman) Whelihan-Geraghty (77) - October 4, 2016

1962 Ronald Cisewski (72) - September 5, 2016

1962 Donna (Wanserski) Mansavage (72) - October 27, 2016

1967 Leonard Woyak (66) - October 12, 2016

1969 Janet (Buza) Laskowski (64) - October 13, 2016

1972 Anthony “Tony” Sikorski (61) - August 7, 2016

1973 Christina Mary Lee (61) - August 4, 2016

1973 Jeffrey Wanta (60) - August 25, 2016

1976 Michael Kryshak (58) - November 21, 2016

1976 Susan (Adamski) Eberhard (58) - November 23, 2016

1977 Brian Dana (57) - September 24, 2016

1982 Kurt Zelhofer (52) - September 8, 2016

1983 William “Billy” Zinda (52) - November 8, 2016

Stop & Shop in the Central Office TODAY!Earn tuition dollars for your family this holiday season.

8th grade mentors met their 6th grade mentees on the first

day of school to begin their year long relationship.

Computer coding curriculum was rolled out

for K-12 students.

AUGUST SEPTEMBER

The first student planned Cardinal Career Fair took place with nearly 40 area professionals attending,

including a handful of alumni.

Pacelli senior Katherine Mueller was named a semifinalist in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program.

CLIMB Theatre performed a program about empathy

for grades K-5.

OCTOBER

Pacelli’s senior class took a day to give back to our supporting

parishes, elementary and middle schools, and community

organizations on Senior Service Day.

Students observed Blue Shirt Day® to do their

part to STOMP Out Bullying™.

Middle and high school band and choir students joined forces for the Fall Fine Arts Festival, showcasing the many talents of our students.

Photo Credit: Wendie Cliver, WCM Photography & Photo Creations

Students teamed up for Make a Difference Day, raking leaves

for friends and neighbors in need of a helping hand.

PCS Central Offices relocated to Pacelli

Catholic High School.

DECEMBERNOVEMBER

PCHS hosted a blood drive collecting 47 pints of blood, surpassing the goal set by

the Red Cross.

High school drama students, in the spirit of respect, remembrance, and social justice, presented Dear Finder, a dramatic play about the Holocaust during World War II.

Joe Odihambo, former professional basketball player and 12 time Guinness

World Record holder in dribbling, taught students at St. Steve’s about

hard work and persistence.

All PCS students in grades K-4 attended a presentation

about Jesus called “Salt and Light: A Comedy for Kids” by Frank Runyeon.

Mr. Runyeon has appeared on over 1,000 television shows, including starring in As the World Turns.

PCS honored our men and women who have sacrificed it all with

their annual Veteran’s Day Service.

Marten Machining hosted 6 PCHS students, teaching them the ins

and outs of their business.

High school freshman, sophomores, and juniors,

as well as 6th and 7th graders, attended SPIRITUS retreats.

PCMS students performed the fall play Peter Pan & Wendy,

a fun, family friendly show.Photo Credit: Wendie Cliver,

WCM Photography & Photo Creations

St. Stan’s and the Imagination Center at Bannach hosted fall outreach night for 4K students

and their families.

Campus Ministry at PCMS organized a giving tree,

collecting socks, hats, mittens, boots, coats, and more to donate

to Operation Bootstrap.

St. Stan’s/St. Steve’s Home & School Association hosted the

Harvest Hullabaloo for PCS families, an evening full of dancing, games, and fun. Donations of food items

were collected and a donation was made to Operation Bootstrap.

St. Bron’s hosted “Donuts with Dad,” an opportunity for students to

spend some quality time with their father before school.

Several grades from St. Stan’s, St. Bron’s, and PCMS travelled to Wausau to see the musical

“Beauty and the Beast.”