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The Knight In Wonderland 2018 The Knight In Wonderland was a huge success this year!

Over 500 guests came to enjoy this elegant evening. It

was a record-breaking Knight, as we raised over

$325,000 for GICC! It was a great night for GICC and a

great night for the Grand Island Community.

The Alice In Wonderland theme

created a fun but elegant atmos-

phere for the evening with top-hat

cakes and black and white décor.

Co-chairs Jean Hamik and Kellie

Weyers did an amazing job of set-

ting the scene with attention to

every detail! The live auction

items this year ranged from trips,

to guns, to Mass with the Bishop!

Tom Noble (pictured with Mike Hamik and Tom Dinsdale) was the big win-

ner of the night when his ticket was drawn for the brand new 2018 Hyun-

dai Santa Fe AWD vehicle! Thanks to Tom & Kim Dinsdale, Dinsdale Au-

tomotive and Mike & Jean Hamik, U-Save Pharmacy for their generous do-

nation!

Thank you to all who at-

tended and/or donated to

this important event! We

are truly grateful for the

support of our GICC family

and the Grand Island Com-

munity! We are already gearing up for next year here in

the Foundation office!

We are excited to announce our chairs for next year, Greg

and Lisa Rerucha and Dr. Steve and Karla Schneider.

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A Word from Dr. Hehnke

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

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Pat Kayl Science Lab Update

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All School Reunion

Hall of Fame Nominations

Page 5

Student Spotlight: Megan Woods

Capital Campaign Update

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Alumni Spotlight: James Riordin

GICC Fall Activity Accomplishments

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Memorials

Inside This Issue

2018-2019 Foundation

Board of Trustees

Bishop

Joseph G. Hanefeldt

Fr. Charles Torpey

Mike Kalvoda

President

Steve Ryan

Past President

Mike Schuster

Vice President

Randy Gleason

Treasurer

Dawn Taylor

Secretary

Jackie Gellatly

Katie Goering

David Ostdiek

Sue Pirnie

Carey Reilly

Matt Maser

Christi Rein

Scott Weyers

Lisa Willman

Development Foundation

Brenda Branstiter Executive Director

Jennifer Koralewski Executive Assistant

Stephanie Keezer Program Coordinator

1200 Ruby Ave Grand Island, NE 68803

308-382-5499 info@giccfoundation.com

A Word From Dr. Hehnke

Grand Island Central Catholic students are very blessed to have supporters who have invested in the future of GICC students by establishing twelve scholarships to be awarded to graduating students. The GICC Foundation provides the op-portunity for students to have access to these funds through an application process which is communicated to Seniors in December with appli-cation deadlines of March 1. These scholarship funds are managed by the GICC Foundation with the goal to ensure that students have an opportunity to use these scholarships for their future endeavors. From an educator’s point of view, and from one who works to assist and guide students to be successful towards reaching the goals each has set after 13 years of education, there can be no greater gift given than the support for one’s future education. Establishing a scholarship for GICC students to achieve future educational goals leaves a legacy for those who are committed to GICC as well as strengthens the GICC community. Dr. Julie Hehnke GICC Guidance Counselor

2018-2019 Scholarship Information

It’s that time again! Our seniors are preparing for college and a big part

of that is applying for scholarships! We are fortunate here at the GICC

Foundation to be able offer scholarships to our students! An online appli-

cation will be made available in January. To complete the application and

see the qualifications needed to apply, visit www.gicentralcatholic.org.

JERRY BINFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

KAUFMAN-CUMMINGS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

DWAINE AND RITA KUBICEK TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

HELEN JANKY MEMORIAL/JOYCE JANKY SEKUTARA SCHOLARSHIP

JAY’S HELPING HAND

DALE AND MARY LYONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN AND MARY SEERY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

VERN AND ESTHER TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

US BANK SCHOLARSHIP

U-SAVE PHARMACY SHCOLARSHIP

The Pat Kayl Science Lab

This year our Fund an Item at The Knight was the renovation of the GICC science lab. Over $48,000 was

raised to help with the renovation. The main science classroom here at GICC is original to the school and

is in dire need of updating, not only to bring the classroom up to code but to advance our science curric-

ulum as well. With the planned changes, our science teachers will have the ability to give our students a

more hands-on approach to learning science, as well as a more

advanced science curriculum. This new science lab will be dedi-

cated to the memory of Mr. Pat Kayl, who served our science

department for over 30 years. He touched the lives of many of

our students and staff. We are sure that he would be humbled by

this honor. If you would like to donate to the Science lab in

memory of Pat Kayl, please contact the Development Foundation

office.

The current science classroom is shown here. With the help of

the Fund an Item donations, the original glass block windows will

be covered by drywall and painted over. Old cabinetry will be

refinished, repaired, and updated. New tabletops will be added

as well as a new floor and 3 new lab tables, new sinks, and a

safety eyewash and shower station.

Our Heartfelt Condolences

Phyllis (Darrah) Ground—

survived by 3 Daughters Carmey

Ground, Cindy Wall, and Bobbie

Ground; a son William Ground, 12

Grandchildren and 1 great-

grandchild.

Wayne Hawes—survived by hs

children; Steve (DeAnna) Hawes,

Dave Hawes, Kelly (Claude) Renfro;

a brother Jim Hawes; a sister Gena

Rose Portz, as well as many grand-

children and great-grandchildren.

Audrey Hoch—survived by her 2

sons Harry Jr. (Janie) Hoch, Marty

(Judy) Hoch, 6 grandchildren, 10

great-grandchildren.

Lorraine (Endres)Krick—survived

by her 2 daughters Mary (Eric) Nel-

son,Margy (Evan) Fenn & 2 sons

Dave (Carol) & Dan (Susan) and

grand children & a great-grandchild.

Chuck McGowan– survived by his

wife Kathryn "Kay" McGowan; Chil-

dren Robert (Carol) McGowan, Kath-

leen (Frank) Souhrada, Dr. Dan

(Ann) McGowan, Dr. Shay (Jacey)

McGowan; many grandchildren and

great-grandchildren.

Marcia Power—survived by sister Elizabeth (Ken) Power; brothers Jeff

(Diane) Power and Mark (Myla)

Power; many nieces and nephews.

Patty (Dunning) Stein—survived

by Her son Jason and fiancee

Norah; 3 brothers Don (Sue) Dun-

ning, Jerry (Barb) Dunning, Tom

(Dianna) Dunning; sister Mary Dun-

ning, and many nieces and neph-

ews.

Rev. Richard Sullivan– Survived

by Sister Gloria Reichmann; many

nieces and nephews.

You can shape Grand Island Central Catholic’s Future!

Your legacy support for Grand Island Central Catholic will make an impact to help shape the future of

GICC!

Consider including Grand Island Central Catholic in your will—perhaps as the recipient of a small per-

centage of your estate or of a stated dollar amount.

Or you might consider assigning GICC as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, a CD or a part of

your IRA.

Contact GICC Development Foundation for more details about planned giving.

All School Reunion and Hall of Fame

Come one… Come all… Come meet your friends and classmates.

The ALL SCHOOL CLASS REUNION will be held on July 27, 2019. The evening will begin with Mass, fol-

lowed by Social Hour and Dinner. During this event the new inductees to the Hall of Fame will be honored.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO SAVE THE DATE– AND NOTIFY ALL THE FELLOW CLASS-

MATES THAT YOU STAY IN TOUCH WITH. We hope to see you next summer!!!!

Now accepting Hall of Fame Nominations GICC is a special place. We have awesome supporters—special staff– and many successful alumni who

were greatly impacted by their experience at Central Catholic. Each year we traditionally honor several

nominees who exhibit the strong characteristics of a Crusader by inducting them into the Hall of Fame.

Is there someone you believe should be honored? Someone you would like to nominate? Perhaps this is

a fellow class member, or a staff member that made a real difference in your life. Please share your

thoughts and stories by nominating that special person.

The following guidelines should be used when you submit your nominations. The nominee should be any

one or more of the following:

An alumni (graduate) of Saint Mary’s High School or Central Catholic High School (Alumni Hall of Fame)

or a person that did not graduate from GICC but has positively impacted Grand Island Central Catholic

(Honorary Hall of Fame).

Hall of Fame candidates will be selected by a vote of the Alumni Committee. Individuals selected to the

Hall of Fame will be recognized with a photograph and biographical sketch.

Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Nominee Name: __________________________________________________Graduation Year: ________________________

Telephone: _______________________________ Email address: __________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________City:_________________________ State: _____ Zip: ____________

Nominated by: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________ Email address: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: __________________________

Please include an explanation of the nominee’s contributions to Central Catholic, community, parish and/

or society. Your statement of support (you may include a statement from other individuals as well) for

this nominee to be inducted, and a brief resume of nominee’s accomplishments. Nominations are due May

4, 2019. Please email to: info@giccfoundation.com. Or mail to GICC Development Foundation, 1200 Ruby

Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803

The Our Faith Our Hope Our Future campaign has been a great success! We are

so blessed to have raised over $1.6 million!

The renovation will begin the day after school is dismissed and everyone at

Central Catholic is excited! Thank you to everyone that has volunteered and

supported the campaign. Campaign co-chair Kristen Maser summed it up per-

fectly, “We have been overwhelmed by the vast outpouring of support we have

received from not only the catholic community but the Grand Island community as a whole. We couldn’t be

happier with how this campaign has been received, and we look forward to announcing the status of the

campaign in mid-January.”

If you would like to donate, please contact the Development Foundation, donate online at

www.gicentralcatholic.org/foundation or send the completed form below.

2018 Campaign Update

Yes, I would like to support the Our Faith Our Hope Our Future Campaign!

Name _________________________________________ Class Year (if applicable) ________________

Address_______________________________ City _____________________State _____ Zip ________

Phone ___________________Email __________________________________

____$50 ____$75 ____$100 ____$150 ____Other $____

____ Monthly gift of ____$25 ____ 50 ____Other $____

PAYMENT:

____ Check payable to Central Catholic Development Foundation

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Card Number _______________________ Expiration___/___ VN #____

Signature _____________________________________Date____________

Please detach and return to GICC Foundation Office, 1200 Ruby Avenue, Grand Island, NE

GICC Student Spotlight

Megan Woods, Class of 2019

Megan Woods has been recognized in many areas of her high school athletic, aca-

demic, and fine arts experiences. But she is most well known for her big smile, pos-

itive attitude, and great example of humility.

Megan participates in volleyball, basketball, tennis, choir, and musical. She is on the high honor roll, has been named the Omaha World Herald All-State Volleyball First Team and the 2018 Grand Island Independent Athlete of the Year. She has achieved all of this while staying strong in her Catholic faith and setting an example for those around her. A strong witness to this is Mrs. Zavala’s description of her, “Megan is an outstanding athlete with a strong work ethic and great values. Her leadership is outstanding and her commitment to her school and family is evident in everything she does.”

When asked about the role GICC has played in Megan’s achievements, she responded once again with

humility, “GICC has taught me the importance of academics and how to be self-sufficient. This school

has helped me grow in my faith by keeping Christ at the center of my life. I feel prepared for life after

high school because of the lessons and habits I learned at Central Catholic.”

Megan will be going to University of Nebraska Omaha next year to play volleyball and to pursue a medical

career, majoring in Biomechanics. We are all anxious to see what Megan will do next!

Alumni Spotlight

James Riordin, Class of 1963

James graduated from GICC in 1963. After joining the Peace Corps in 1966 and

spending 2 years in Brazil, Jim returned to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln to finish

his degree. Having fallen in love with the Brazilian culture, he returned to Brazil to

continue his work and went on to build a career in Brazil

at the ACBEU (American Brazilian Cultural Institute),

where he worked for over 27 years. He advanced quick-

ly and eventually became Director of Courses. He

worked with colleges in the United States to bring Amer-

ican students to Brazil, to be immersed in the culture

and language of the region. Although James passed

away in 2016 from cancer complications, he was recently honored by the

ACBEU in their 75th Anniversary publication. According to the article,

James was “the ‘calling card’ for the institution that he helped transform

into Bahia’s biggest and best English-language school with his charisma,

wisdom, joy, competence, and enterprising spirit.” He will be missed

greatly at ACBEU, as “halls and classrooms will never cease to give off the perfume of his elegance or

reflect those many unforgettable lessons of balance and peace.” This is a true testament to the differ-

ence our GICC graduates make, not only here in Nebraska but even as far away as Bahia, Brazil.

2018 Fall Activity Accomplishments

Boys Tennis- The boys tennis team was 3-4 in duals for the season and 18th at state overall. Eli Fox at

#2 in singles placed 7th at state. Another great season for Boys tennis!

Cross Country- Overall it was a good season for all middle school and high school runners! Molli Turek, a 3-time state qualifier, finished 62nd out of 144 runners at state this year!

Football- The Crusader 15 game losing streak was broken in the opening game of the 2018 season! The

boys played hard all season, ending with an overall record of 5-4, a huge improvement over the last cou-

ple of seasons! A big highlight for this year’s season was junior kicker Dietrick Stolz breaking the Class

C1 record by completing 12/15 field goals!

Ladies Golf– A great season overall, with Natalie Kleint qualifying for the state tournament after a cold

and rainy District Tournament! This is the toughest district for ladies golf and the girls barely came up

short to make it to the state tournament but they had an amazing season!

Marching Band- After taking a year off, the GICC Marching Band was back in action this year with Drum

Major Faith Koralewski in the lead. They marched in 4 parades, including Grand Island’s Harvest of Har-

mony and the Minden Band Fest where they earned a ranking of Excellent! Not bad for their first season

back!

Softball– This year’s softball team ended up with a record of 18-13 for the season, which included the

Lou-Platte Conference Tournament championship. Of note was Kiernan Paulk breaking the school record

for home runs in a season!

Volleyball- Staying true to the Legacy, GICC’s volleyball team made it to the state tournament, this time

with a season record of 30-5. In addition, senior Megan Woods broke the school record for Kills in a ca-

reer with 1,618 kills!

Class of 1991– Mari Lliteras– Accepted a promotion as a Grants Management Specialist at the USDA

Forestry Service office in Lakewood, Colorado. She is enjoying living in the big city again!

Congratulations!

Charles "Chuck" McGowan Memorial Anonymous Maciejewski, Francis and Gladys Moyer, Matt Sindelar, Francis and Rose Ann Clinton Rork Memorial Engel, Danny and Kim Dan Hostler Memorial Placke, Jean Dan Jacobson Memorial Placke, Jean Dan Rork Memorial Engel, Danny and Kim Darrell Rork Memorial Engel, Danny and Kim Dolores (McNelis) Stafford Memorial Placke, Jean Doug Zastrow Memorial (Parent) Kenney, Dr Annette Zastrow, Richard and Marilyn Zastrow, Stuart and Michelle Ernie Bydolck Memorial Maciejewski, Francis and Gladys Esther Schneider Memorial Placke, Jean Franklin Brott Memorial Placke, Jean Gracie Mueller Memorial Roberts, Stephanie Gerhard and Florence Placke Memorial Placke, Jean Helen Janky Memorial Scholarship Sekutera, Marlin & Joyce Howard Chiarbos Memorial Placke, Jean Jack Grange Memorial Grange, Dr Thomas and Cynthia James Davidson Memorial Placke, Jean Jean Rork Memorial Engel, Danny and Kim John 'Jack' Tagel Memorial Placke, Jean Kathleen Whetstone Memorial Placke, Jean Ken Kulus Memorial Kulus, LaVonne Lewiss Fruchtl Memorial Kahrhoff, James and Maureen Art & Lorraine Krick Memorial Dave, Dan, Margy, Monica & Mary & families Thede, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lucy Belle Simon Memorial Placke, Jean Marcia McDermott Memorial Placke, Jean Margaret Bulowski Memorial Placke, Jean Marian Swihart Memorial Dinsdale, Kim West & Tom Hoelck, Nadean Toner, Larry and Rose Ann Mary Cathryn Grange Memorial Grange, Dr Thomas and Cynthia Mary Jo Dowd Memorial Placke, Jean

In Memoriam: October 1, 2018 - December 20, 2018

Audrey Hoch Memorial Anonymous Ayoub, George and Jacalyn Beck, Casey & Libby Beltzer, Jackie Bergholz, Dave and Mary Blazek, John and Michaela Bosselman's - EC Carpenter, Rex and Jonni Carroll, Dennis and Diane Cavlovic, Mary Cole, Patricia Dinsdale, Kim West Eakes, Daniel Fonner Park Fowles, Kay Frei, Don and Grace Gard, Randy and Vicki Goering, Dr John and Katie Golka, Bob & Pat Greenan, Thomas and Michelle Harrison, Elizabeth Hecht, Kevin and Linda Hoch, Lenora Hoelck, Nadean Hornady, Ellen Kissel Kohout ES Associates LLC Kittridge, Richard and Jane Kohout, Joseph Kouri, L.J and SM Linder, Brent & Michelle Marchese, Samuel and Lynn Marsh, Erin and Andrew Marshall, Sharon McFarland, Hank and Kathy Merwald, Edward Darla Merwald, Frank Mickey, Mary Miltenberger, Lauren Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. James Moravec, Mark and Judy Moyer, Matt Nabity, Dr Thomas S and Jeanne Nebraska State Fair Oakeson, Doug and Lorri O'Brien, James and Barbara Panker, Kathryn Proffitt, Robert and T A Reilly, Dr John and Barbara Riley, Ron and Brenda Riverside Golf Club - Manager Scheinost, Jeffrey Shonsey, Matthew and Kathleen Sindelar, Francis and Rose Ann Smith, Bruce and Judith Sodoro, Janette Staab, Kenneth and Rose Mary Stec, Dr Steven and Beckie Swanson, Constance Toner, Larry and Rose Ann Wanitschke, George and Donna Werner, Connie Wilke, Kent and Robbie Wojcik, Tim and Jolene Woodward, Carol Bernard and Ann Volkl Memorial Placke, Jean Bill Shomshor Memorial Placke, Jean

Mike Lewandowski Memorial Placke, Jean Mike & Jane Seim Memorial Roberts, Stephanie Mildred McDermott Memorial Placke, Jean Monica Rork Memorial Engel, Danny and Kim Pat Vejvoda Memorial Placke, Jean Patrick Kayl Memorial Luther, Clayton and Marilyn Northwestern Mutual, Steve & Kim Ryan Patty Dunning Stein Memorial Anonymous Dunning, Mary Lammert, Bill and Jude Nguyen, Dan and Marie Nietfeldt, Cheryl Riebschlager, Anne Sweley Roger and Debra Rev. Andrew Augustyn Memorial Placke, Jean Richard Sullivan Memorial Coker, Wallace and Margaret Richard Zastrow Memorial Zastrow, Richard Roger Arthur Memorial Placke, Jean Rose Ann Boehl Memorial Placke, Jean Sally ( Esther ) Meister Memorial Baasch Jr, Richard and Michele Bosak, Larry and Barbara Denne, Gerald and Karen Iliff, John and Margaret Kosinski, Ed and Laraine Maciejewski, Francis and Gladys McGrath, Kerry and Renee Phelan, Patrick W and Mary Smollen, Dennis and Kris Smollen, Frank and Alice Smollen, John and Maureen Walkowiak, Mary K Welch, Lee and Ann Wetovick, Todd and Melissa Woltman, Ervin and Dorothy Syl and Mary Placke Memorial Placke, Jean Tom Koehler Memorial Placke, Jean Tom Randolph Memorial Randolph, Thomas and Magdaline Wayne Hawes Memorial Beran, Cindy Chavez, Kathryn Curran, Randy and Trish Hawes James Hawes, Steve and Deanna Johnson, Robert and Lisa Konen, Bernard J. and Margaret Maciejewski, Francis and Gladys Moore, Tom and Sherry Phelan, Patrick W and Mary Redman, Michael and Jennifer Robison, Michael and Karen Wenzl, Michael and Jean Wojcik, Tim and Jolene

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