Cover photo: Ella Bach-Watson ‘32 A Message from our President, Stacey Akey

Dear Friends of St. Mary’s Springs Academy, with the holiday season upon us, I am humbled by the many blessings for which we can all be grateful at SMSA. Remaining true to the core values under which we were founded, and steadfast in living The Ledger Way, you can be proud to be part of the 110 year legacy. Personally, I can’t help but refl ect on what has become the most transformational and life affi rming time in my professional career. Upon my arrival and over the months that have followed, the opportunity to connect and engage with alumni, students and their families, donors and other stakeholders at events, liturgies, reunions, social engagements and other activities, learning more about SMSA and the impact graduates continue to make on others and their communities, only served to deepen my passion for the people and the sacred places of SMSA.

It is my sincere hope that this magazine connects you to your legacy as a Ledger and that you fi nd inspiration in reading about SMSA. This edition includes a feature article on Sister Florence Magnan and her transformative impact on gender equality and athletics during her 19 year tenure, as well as stories on Zach Hintze ‘15 and Eric Steff es ‘11, who went on to play football in Madison for the Badgers, drawing on the life lessons learned both on and off the fi eld.

In addition, it is with gratitude and pride that we present to you, The Ledge, which includes the 2018 - 2019 annual report and listing of donors. We invite others to join us in advancing our mission and traditions, as we continue to learn together, serve together, and pray together. I can assure you, the future of St. Mary’s Springs Academy is very, very bright!

In your service,

Stacey Akey President St. Mary’s Springs Academy

2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors Foundation Board of Directors Leadership Team Carl Christensen - Treasurer Stacey Akey Stacey Akey - President William Everson Greg Brunette ‘89 Greg Hoff mann - Athletic Director Tracy Froh Ann Boehnlein Steven Kelnhofer - PreK-8 Principal Tom Herre ‘58 Patrick Ellestad ‘00 Kyle Krueger ‘84 - Dan Hebel ‘00 Sherry Holmes - Secretary 9-12 Dean of Character Development Gail Kraig John Huck ‘75 - Treasurer Barbara Loehr ‘79 - Director of William Lamb Kason Klumpyan ‘93 Business Operations Andrew Manion Bonnie Schmitz - Vice President Kelly Mueller - Enrollment Director Kevin Michels Doug Shireman - President Eamonn O’Keeff e - 9-12 Principal Kollin Petrie ‘07 - Director of Campus Ministry Jim Mugan - Chair Christopher (CJ) Smith Heather Reilley - K-12 Pupil Services Sr. Cyndi Nienhaus Fr. Gary Wegner Mitchell Redig ‘01 - PreK-8 Assistant Principal Justin Smith ‘94 - Chair Elect John Welsch ‘84 Kathryn Tank ‘08 - Chief Development Offi cer Teresa Van Horn ‘80 - Secretary Dr. Kathleen Cepelka ‘65 Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Milwaukee What’s Inside

4 She Did, So They Could

4 8 The Next Chapter

9 Class Notes

12 Life on the Ledge

16 16 Bienvenido a Costa Rica

18 From Fruth Field to Camp Randall

21 Alumni Events

18 24 Can’t Miss Events

25 Annual Report

34 Foundation Report

21 35 Parish Thank You

Editor and Design: Chelsea McKay

Contributing Writers: Chelsea McKay, Soledad Theel, 24 and Nicole Tennies ‘19 Printing: The Printing Express, Inc. - Chilton, WI

35 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 3 She DID,

So They COULD. Sister Florence Magnan Pioneer for girls athletics at SMSA A DAUGHTER IS BORN By: Chelsea McKay, Marketing Coordinator

On November 2, 1934, in Fort Atkinson, WI, Maryann Magnan was born to Dr. Harold and Mary Magnan. Maryann was an addition that wasn’t common for this family, as the many generations born before her were fi lled with boys. If a daughter were to be born into this family, she’d have to be tough; and tough she was. Maryann spent most of her childhood playing outside with her three brothers and the neighborhood kids. She loved sports of any kind and when given the chance to compete, she was there.

Her love of athletics followed her throughout High School, and upon graduation, she attended UW-La Crosse to pursue a degree in Physical Education. During her fi rst year there, she and her classmates watched the movie “Quo Vadis” and the line, “Where are you going?” really struck a chord. She knew she was being called for something more. The following year, she left UW-La Crosse to begin her journey to join the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes (CSA) at the Motherhouse in Fond du Lac. Although she was drawn to a diff erent path, this move did not deter her from fi nishing her degree. She continued her studies, and in 1958, earned her degree in Physical Education.

A few years following graduation, Maryann made her perpetual profession to be a Sister of St. Agnes, taking the name of Sister Florence Magnan. She recalls, “Not long after my profession, the General Superior sent me to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, to study Chemistry.” Upon graduation, she was called to teach Chemistry, Biology and General Science at St. Mary’s Springs Academy. This was the beginning of an SMSA legacy.

Sister Florence was inducted into the 2019 SMSA Athletic Hall of Fame for her work as a coach, mentor and advocate for girls athletics on the Ledge.

Top: Cheering on one of her many teams. Middle: Teaching an approach shot. Bottom: Enjoying time on the ice in her habit. THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 5 COACH, TEACHER, MENTOR

While on the Ledge, Sister Florence found there was an association for female students allowing them to dabble in athletics. This group was named the Girls Athletic Association (GAA), which included basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton. Those who participated in this “association” recall it not being much more than an after-school club. In the mid-60s, there were schools in Wisconsin that had similar organizations, but unlike other schools, SMSA was not part of an athletic conference, and therefore never had the opportunity to travel and play competitively in real conference games. SMSA girls would simply play against one another wearing diff erent colored pinnies.

There was an ever-growing number of female students who showed an incredible amount of passion for athletics and Sister Florence knew that something needed to be done so these girls could compete. A few days after this epiphany, as if it were sent from the heavens, Sister Florence received a letter from the Beaver Dam girls organization asking SMSA to join them for a tennis tournament. Sister Florence jumped at the opportunity and drove the girls down to Beaver Dam to compete. During the tournament, she made a point to speak with every single coach in attendance, securing a spot for SMSA in the conference so her athletes would fi nally have the opportunity to compete in real conference matches. Other schools in the conference included, Lourdes, Xavier, Top: Posing with her 1976 volleyball team. St. Joseph, and even schools as far north as Marinette. Middle: Enjoying a laugh with her tennis team. Bottom: Keeping score at the boys basketball game. In order to remain competitive in this new conference, Sister Florence knew it was essential to train regularly and obtain the best equipment that could be aff orded to them. In the late-60s, SMSA female student athletes shared the gym with the boys. As the school expanded, plans were drawn, updates were made and in 1970 a new gym was built (later known as Hutter Gym). The new gym was built for the boys, while the girls would still have to play in the old, outdated gym…well, let’s just say Sister Florence had other plans. One evening, she quietly snuck in and painted volleyball lines on the fl oor with tempera paint to make sure her girls could equally use the new gym. The school never asked for the lines to be removed and the girls were ecstatic as they now had the same opportunity to use the new gym as the boys.

6 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE During her time at SMSA, Sister Florence held the positions of girls athletic director, coach, statistician, equipment manager, bus driver, athletic trainer and teacher…not to mention her most proud role as mentor and advocate for girls athletics. Under her watch, girls athletics went from playing against one another wearing pinnies, to traveling across the state in a bus driven by Sister Florence, and competing in uniforms proudly adorned with an “S” on the front.

Her former player, Terri Sheridan, class of 1975, said, “Sister Florence was an advocate for girls and womens sports long before it was cool to be an athlete. She advocated for Title IX and made sure the girls had the opportunity to compete as Ledgers on the fi eld, court and track. She is remembered by many as simply, Coach, with a whistle on her lanyard, always on the go in her white sneakers.” Without a doubt, Sister Florence impacted the lives of many young female athletes.

Her perseverance gave female students an opportunity that may not have otherwise been available. Because of her unwavering Above: Posing with her 1976 basketball team. Below: One of the groups from the athletic dedication to girls athletics at SMSA, female athletes were camps at Camp Vista in Dundee, WI. recognized alongside the boys in the record books. To this day, SMSA has 37 Conference Championships, 35 Regional Championships, 7 Sectional Championships, 11 State Runner-Ups and 6 State Championships in girls athletics including: Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Softball and Track.

After leaving SMSA in 1984, Sister Florence spent the next 30 years at Monroe Clinic/Hospital in Monroe, WI in their therapy department until her retirement in 2014.

Sister Florence is currently retired and living in Nazareth Court, the convent for retired CSA Sisters. Her tireless eff orts will remain embedded in the hearts of many.

Simply stated: “She did, Sister Florence was also passionate about younger girls having opportunities so they could.” to compete in athletics. She founded an all-girls camp at Camp Vista in Dundee, WI. Young athletes would come from as far as Illinois!

THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 7 THE NEXT CHAPTER. The 2019 Graduating Class Plans Following Graduation. as of June 2, 2019 Tradition Never Graduates *son or daughter of an alumni

Adrian College Moraine Park Technical College UW-Madison - Lilly Baumhardt* Nathan Flood Katie Baker* Steven Hoepfner Jen Chatterton Army National Guard/ Jacob Lisowe Jordan Krupp* St. Norbert College Isaac Shannon* Andrew Loehr Sam Skiff Michael Timblin Jackson Sabel* Bellin College McKenna Thurke Mount Mary University Salena Zook* Ezra Tucker Morgan Vander Kooy Belmont University UW-Milwaukee St. Cloud State University Eric Reid Sam Busse Chase Lau Lexi Franz Concordia University St. Norbert College Lily Shireman Brianna Freund Savannah Grass Daniela Steiner Fox Valley Technical College Joseph Hanlon* UW-Oshkosh - Abby Gehring Elyse Hornung* Fond du Lac Campus Troy Hermanny Emma Hutter* Jacob Barr* Michael Nemitz Emma Kirkwood Myles Ottery Anastasios Mastorakis University of Notre Dame Matt Moul Grand Canyon University Zachary Welsch* - Valedictorian Isaac Poss Adam Ringwell University of Richmond UW-River Falls Junior Hockey Isa Hopper Melissa Ebertz Noah Blanck* U of Minnesota at Duluth Cade Tennessen UW-Stout Lexi Baudry* Mitchell Waechter Lakeland University U of Minnesota at Twin Cities Karlis Ozols UW-Whitewater Cade Christensen Leah Flitter Lakeshore Technical College MacCrea Flood Daniel Peters Mitchel Burns Rachel Petersen* Gracie Rieder* Marian University US Army ROTC/UW-Madison Caleb Schaefer Amber Pelletier Derek O’Leary* West Virginia University Marquette University UW-Eau Claire Kincaid Carter* John D. Ahern* Anna Sutton Jayna Bartel WI Army National Guard/ UW-Green Bay Kamil Fidziukiewicz UW-Milwaukee Bennett Feudner* Doyle Kelly* John Kain* Robert Miller UW-La Crosse Winona State University Mario Moreno - Salutatorian Alice Schreiner Jacob Schrauth Veronica Winkler Olivia Spartz

8 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE CLASS NOTES

Teachers 1950’s Necrology

Lee Perrizo ‘50 Former teacher, Carol Kazmierczak, loved her Theresa (Lyons) Nelson ‘51 years of teaching at St. Mary’s Springs from Alice Burns ‘51 1992-2009. She is now enjoying retirement with Dee (Bingen) Ottery ’51 her husband wintering in Naples, Florida. They Sally Anne (Wolff) Giebel ‘52 have ten grandchildren! John Ahern ‘53 JaLaine M. (Cravillion) Karl ‘53 1940’s Necrology Joanne (Shepro) Kahl ‘54 Ione (Franzen) Fisher ’55 Neil Francis King ‘44 Mary (Wirtz) Huck ‘55 Raymond Riegert ‘44 Charles Ogie ‘55 Jane (Schmitz) Ditter ‘46 Margaret Mary (Massey) Hadsell ‘56 David A. Sullivan ‘47 Ann Marie (Scott) Padzuikas ‘56 Ellen (Costello) Ericksen ‘47 Patricia (Hadaller) Stone ‘56 Maureen (McDonald) Rathman ‘47 Timothy Therkelsen ‘56 George Flood ‘47 Mary Ellen (Schraufnagel) Schaefer ‘58 Ann Hefter ‘48 Stanley Steffen ‘58 Gale P. Brick ‘49 Donald R. Schuh ‘59 Gary R. Steinke ‘59 Dorothy (Burke) Anderson ’45 reports that “life is still good.” She lives on her own in Ann (Hoffmann) Hale ’50 keeps busy by Fond du Lac and has 11 children (1 deceased), volunteering at the Senior Center and 38 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren! Senior Living. She also enjoys singing in the Resurrection and Cantor choirs as well as Joan (Schorr) Janis ’48 and her classmates spending time with her 14 grandchildren. celebrated their 70th reunion in 2018 with 20 graduates present. Ann Nickodem ’52 is now living in Madison, WI connecting with family and friends in the state. Eleanor J. Becker ‘48 has had four grandchildren Ann previously lived in Washington for 12 years. that have graduated from St. Mary’s Springs. She was also Prom Queen in 1948! Mary Eva (Perrizo) Demet ’58 is enjoying life and activities in Tennessee.

John Luczak ‘59 and Charmaine have been retired for 10 years and love it. All five of their children and nine grandchildren are back in Wisconsin, 45 minutes from Fond du Lac. Happy to have two grandchildren attending SMSA!

1960’s Necrology Paul “Chip” Kremer ‘60 Dennis Gutman ‘60 Tom Wiener ‘60 Stephen Donohue ‘60 The SMSA class of 1949 celebrated their John Neumann Jr. ‘62 70th class reunion in 2019. John Tessner ‘63

THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 9 Barbara (Hillenbrand) Rae ‘64 Mary Beth (Wirtz) Osiecki ’70 tells us that “as Daniel Hau ‘64 a spiritual director, one of my greatest joys Jean “Jeannie” Smith ‘65 is to lead Days of Reflection for Women.” In Mary Ann (Koenigs) Zins ’69 the summer of 2019 she was blessed with the opportunity of helping facilitate the retreat day Carol Williams ’60 and Don continue to enjoy for the Associates of the Sisters of St. Agnes. Florida. They spend their time golfing and being involved with volunteering in their active Gary Birschbach ’71 tells us that granddaughter, park community. They love visiting their seven Mubanga, was born in London, England to his grandchildren and great-grandson! son, Jeff. Jeff works in Accra Ghana. Gary’s 14th grandson, Patrick, was born in October to son, William Hoepfner ’62 and wife Sandy (Kaiser) Kevin and wife, Jojo, from China. “I’m Loving It!” ’63 are firm believers in the mission of St. Mary’s Springs Academy. They have graduated their Sue LaPlante ’74 is a grandma! Her four children from SMSA. Three grandchildren granddaughter was born in July of 2018. have graduated from SMSA, one of which, Julia Blessings flow! Schneider ‘11 currently teaches first grade, and three more are currently attending. Jim Kennedy ’74 is currently working at Geneutech, Biomarker Testing Team. Retirement Kathryn (Berenz) Lang ’62 has been married to is in sight! Tony Lang for 48 years. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. Carol is an RN who Joseph Simon ’79 writes that he is keeping busy graduated from St. Agnes School of Nursing in while working at Vorc, Westby Co-op Credit 1965. She is now retired from being a school Union and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richland nurse at St. Pius X School in Bowie Maryland. Center, WI.

Rita (Cartwright) Last ’66 writes that her mother 1980’s Necrology and active SMSA supporter passed away in Peter Zacherl ‘81 2018. Mrs. Margaret Cartwright is the mother Daniel Gilgenbach ‘83 of Rita (Cartwright) Last ‘66, Marion (Cartwright) Elissa “Lisa” (Kaiser) Moriearty ‘86 Smith ‘68, Norine (Cartwright) Olson ‘71, David Cartwright ’79 and Ann (Cartwright) Simon ’84. Br. Steve Herro, 0. Praem ’81, recently began the Spiritual Direction Preparation Program at the Agnes (Meyer) Timbrook ’68 and husband Jim, Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, WI. attended Agnes’ SMSA 50th class reunion in 2018 and had a great time. Lots of fun was had by all and it was wonderful to see so 1990’s Necrology many former SMSA classmates. Ryan Fitzgerald ‘97

1970’s Necrology Andrew Flanigan ’94, has been promoted to James P. (J.P.) Van Horn ‘72 the Regional Sales Director at Folio Fine Wine David M. Schmitz ‘73 Partners over the Southern Region. Andrew and Linda Jean Kirst ‘74 his wife Christy have a new puppy, Ollie, who is a Julie (Pickart) Riese ‘78 very active and cute black pug.

For additional alumni resources, visit smsacademy.org/alumni

10 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE Sarah (Massick) Bahr ’92, received her Doctorate Shawn McClone ’09 of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing in May, 2019 from and his wife Kelsey Marquette University. welcomed their first child, a son named Landon, on March 29, 2019. Sarah (Massick) Bahr with her family after receiving her Doctorate of 2010’s Philosophy in May. Matthew K. Michels ’13 married Lilia Draime in October of 2019. He was commissioned as an Army Officer in August 2019.

2000’s Andrea (Beres) Rosemeyer ‘11 and Kim (Michels) Dorr ’00 and her husband Richard her husband Jacob

Dorr welcomed their first child, Margaret Alice in welcomed their second March. The family, including fur-baby Tugg, lives daughter, Josephine in Madison where Kim is a project manager for Frances. Epic and Richard is a personal builder at Veridian Homes.

The Ronsman family - Ed ‘01 and Emily (Floyd) ‘01 celebrated Isaac’s 1st birthday. His older brothers Henry (8), Andrew (5) and James (2) helped him open his presents.

Katie (Michels) Boland ’02 and husband Brian Boland welcomed their second child, Henry James in March. Henry joins big sister Annabelle. The Bolands reside in Mt. Horeb.

Courtney (Snider) Smith ’02 and husband Travis Smith announced the The SMSA class of 2004 celebrated their birth of their son, Jude 15th class reunion in 2019. Donald Smith, born on May 22, 2019. 1 CORINTHIANS 1212

Cassie Kurek ’07 continues to work for CLA and Follow: @SMS Academy was recently promoted to manager. She loves Join: St. Mary’s Springs Academy Alumni traveling for business and pleasure. Most of Like us: St. Mary's Springs Academy the time she can be found in Minneapolis with friends. THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 11 LIFE ON THE LEDGE. 2018-2019 Student Life

Catherine Richardson ‘11 returned to the Ledge to teach students about organs from the human body. Catherine is in her third year of medical school at UW-Madison.

Elementary students slimed Principal Kelnhofer for beating their summer reading goal.

High school students took part in an Urban Immersion Experience in Chicago.

Junior cheerleaders helped cheer the Students, parents, faculty and staff participated in the Soles Ledgers on to victory! Walk event in Milwaukee to help promote Catholic Schools. Cheerleaders prepared lasagna for Members of the football team provided service Loaves and Fishes. to St. Vincent de Paul.

Varsity baseball won the Conference Championship! Math Team attended a meet at Kettle Moraine Lutheran.

Volleyball players volunteered to help at the Cops for Kids program. High School chorus entertained the audience at the 2019 Fall Concert. Football players enjoyed a treat at the Welcome Back Spaghetti dinner.

Students ready to head to Costa Rica! Girls tennis competed in Sectionals.

SMSA celebrated the fi rst All-System Mass Students volunteered at the of the 2019-2020 school year. Swing Fore Springs Golf Outing. Members from the golf team competed in the Students dressed in “Jump in the Pool” gear for Spirit Week! 13th Annual Erin Hills MACC Fund Invitational.

The Middle School track team competed in the State Track Meet in Waupun, WI.

High School business students held mock interviews with Elementary students to prepare for “Biz Week” in Milwaukee, WI. High School students performed the play, “The Beverly Hillbillies.”

4X400 relay team broke the school record! Students learned how to play the recorder. ¡BIENVENIDO A COSTA RICA!

“Welcome to Costa Rica!”

By: Soledad Theel, I love to travel and believe that when you High School Spanish Teacher travel, you get to see and experience the world in a completely diff erent way. When I began teaching at SMSA, I had this dream to take my students to the locations we talked and learned about during class. My hope was that they might experience fi rst-hand what the cultures were all about and why I teach them more than just vocabulary and grammar in their Spanish classes. With the help of a colleague in the New Holstein School District, who has organized and led multiple trips with his students, I connected with WorldStrides, to begin the planning process for a Costa Rican excursion.

During the eight-day visit, my 27 students and eight adults made many wonderful memories from boarding airplanes, some for the very fi rst time, to fl y to another country, to zip lining in the rain forest. Every single minute was amazing and challenging for all of us. An important piece of this trip was to visit a local school to bring school supplies for the students. The SMSA students and families were incredibly generous in collecting and donating a variety of supplies, in fact, we collected far more than Above: Standing with students outside I could ever have imagined and needed to ask their school and preparing for zip lining. Below: Students enjoy a traditional for an additional carry-on suitcase to take all of Costa Rican dance before dinner. these gifts to the children!

When the day arrived to visit the school, we were all a bit anxious, not knowing what to expect. Would our students show how great they were? Would the local children greet us with happiness? I think each and every one of us was surprised by this visit, local students greeted us with kindness and curiosity.

First, we visited a 1st grade classroom and talked to the children, among whom was a little girl named, Sophía. She was happy to see us and tried to speak English as much as she could. Students in public schools are taught 16 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE English beginning in kindergarten! While our Ledgers were talking to these microphone and shared with them information children, Mrs. Sales and I went to the teachers’ that I had learned from the school principal. work area to drop off the supplies we had Twenty percent of the students in that school, brought along. One of the teachers there told including Sofía, were orphans. There was me that they had never before received as silence on the bus, and, after a while, one of many supplies in one visit. They were especially our Ledgers said, “but, they were happy,” as if grateful for the numerous packets of loose-leaf. until that moment, we all had forgotten that happiness comes from within. From there, we all moved to a 6th grade classroom, where local students introduced Thankfully, this experience served as a themselves to us in Spanish, after which, we wonderful and real-life reminder to be did the same. That day was also when, Brianna sincerely grateful for our blessings and that Freund ‘19, turned 18, and the children in true happiness comes from within. Our next the classroom sang happy birthday to her in destination is Perú in July 2021. I am very Spanish, it was priceless. Finally, our students excited for this trip, as we are going to spend played a soccer match against the 6th graders, nine days in this beautiful country, visiting although there was no way our Ledgers could amazing places including another school, and win, they had a great time. Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world according to UNESCO. I know it is going During our bus ride back to the hotel, I to be another amazing trip with wonderful overheard students talking about their memories for all of us! experiences and about Sofía. I then took the

Student refl ection, led into a classroom fi lled with children in fi rst grade, their curious eyes following us as we entered. Nicole Tennies ‘20 Imagine growing up without I was surprised that there were children from all over your parents, in a country Central America and even one child from Florida! with so few resources. When Everyone went around the room and said their name people think of a trip to and age as well. Then we moved to the grass fi eld next Costa Rica they think of to the school with the students to play soccer for a warm beaches, green plants, while. With the hot, bright sun beating down on us, we and wealthy tourists, but in ran up and down the fi eld. It was so much fun, even Costa Rica, I saw the other though I do not know how to play soccer. end. I saw many people who are much less fortunate After we said our goodbyes, we got back onto the than the typical person. bus to ride back to the hotel. On our bus ride back At a school there, we met some children who had to we were talking about our experience at the school. grow up without their parents. People should always Our teacher told us something very shocking…twenty be thankful for everything they have because some percent of the children at the school were orphans. people do not even have a family to love them or rely This surprised me, they seemed like normal, happy on. kids. I could not even imagine what they had to deal with throughout their early years of life and hearing The main purpose of this service trip was to bring that made me feel so empathetic. It also made me school supplies to the students of a school in Costa feel extremely appreciative for what I have. Seeing Rica. The Spanish Club asked for people to donate those children who had gone through such diffi cult supplies. The gently used and new supplies quickly times in their lives gave me a wake-up call of how truly piled up. Our students were very generous with their fortunate I am. I am usually grateful for my parents donations, as we collected many notebooks, loose-leaf and family, but this experience gave me a newfound paper, markers, pens, and much more. The abundance thankfulness. I could not even imagine growing up of supplies would not even fi t into just one carry on without the support of my loving parents. bag. We had enough donations to fi ll a second bag. I knew that we were going to be taking the supplies I am so thankful for this experience that taught me to a school, however, I did not exactly know what to to be more appreciative of my family and my home. expect. When we arrived at the school, we grabbed The people that had to go through multiple hardships the heavy bags and hurried inside. First, we talked with were so welcoming to us. Even though they had little, the principal of the school who did not speak English, they still greeted us with open arms. Our small acts of so there was someone there to translate from Spanish kindness helped to brighten their days and hopefully to English. They told us how grateful they were for the improve their school year. Small acts of kindness like abundance of supplies that we donated. We were then this can make a huge impact on the lives of others. From Fruth Field to Camp Randall Stadium, these former Ledgers tell us about family, SMSA and football as a Badger.

Are the two of you both from Fond du Lac? Zach: Yup! Born and raised. Eric: I’m a Holylander, from Mt. Calvary. Do you have siblings? Zach: I have a younger sister, Annika, and brother, Ben, who both attended SMSA. They are currently in college. Eric: I have two older brothers, Ryan and Alex, they too attended SMSA.

By: Chelsea McKay, Did your siblings also play football? Any fun Marketing Coordinator sibling rivalries from when you were younger? Zach: Like myself, my brother started High School playing soccer, basketball, and golf. My sister was a With Zach Hintze ‘15 competitive volleyball player, she also played basketball and soccer. and Eric Steffes ‘11 Eric: Both of my older brothers played football. No big rivalries that I can remember. We all grew up playing sports together and I defi nitely looked up to both of them. I tried to emulate them and worked as hard as I could to be the best athlete possible. Did your Mom or Dad coach you? Zach: They did not, but they are my biggest supporters. Eric: They never coached me, but they made a ton of sacrifi ces and put in a lot of time and eff ort throughout my athletic career. I can’t imagine how many miles they drove for games and practices over the years for my brothers and me. I am very thankful for everything they did, and defi nitely wouldn’t have developed into the athlete I became without their help. Did you grow up watching the Badgers? Zach: I didn’t initially, but when I was in Junior High, I started to watch them more as my talents opened up options to possibly play there. Eric: Yes, I did. Wisconsin was defi nitely my favorite college football team growing up, and it truly was a dream come true to be able to play 18 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE football there. At what age did you start playing football? Did you always want to play your position? Zach: I started playing football in 5th grade when it was initially off ered. I then began to pursue soccer as my main sport while fi nishing Grade School and into my fi rst two years in High School. I liked playing the positions I held in High School (safety, kicker, receiver), but as I got an off er from the University of Wisconsin Hintze set up to kickoff against Illinois - 2017. Madison, I started to truly appreciate my What are your favorite memories of Coach talent of being a kicker. Hyland? Eric: I started playing football in 5th grade Zach: My favorite memory playing for Coach because I really had no interest in playing Hyland would defi nitely be playing in and fl ag football before that. I originally wanted winning the State Championship at Camp to be a quarterback, and I did get to play the Randall my senior year. position while I was growing up and in High School. But, eventually I realized, tight end Eric: When I look back on my High School was a perfect fi t and could be a position I football experience, my favorite memories could play in college. were the times spent off the fi eld with my teammates and coaches. I remember Coach Were you interested in other sports or Hyland telling stories that usually didn’t make activities when you were younger? any sense but somehow got us motivated to practice or play a game. I remember all the Zach: I always loved to play soccer, basketball pregame traditions and pregame meals more and golf. than I remember the games themselves. Eric: Absolutely. When I was younger, I really When did you “get the call” that you were liked baseball and thought that would be going to be a Badger? How did you feel? the sport I would try and play in college. Eventually I switched my mind and wanted to Zach: That was a weird situation. I was pursue hockey. But by my sophomore year of contacted by the coaching staff , under Gary High School, I realized that football was going Anderson, in December of 2014. Then when the to give me the opportunity to play college coaching staff changed, I didn’t know if I would athletics. still have the spot or have to move to the next team. Thankfully when the new staff was hired, they were still interested and off ered me a scholarship. Eric: I was in class, and Coach Hyland came to get me and said we had to go make a phone call. While we were walking to his offi ce, he explained we were going to call Coach Bielema from Wisconsin, and they were going to off er me a full scholarship. No one answered the phone, so I had to wait for the entire class period with my mind racing all over the place thinking about it. I was so excited and happy, and I didn’t pay attention to a single thing in any of my classes for the rest of the day!

Above: Steffes forced a fumble against Arcadia in the State Championship game - 2009. THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 19 What are your favorite memories or games playing for the Badgers? Zach: My favorite memories will be the times I got to spend with guys I looked up to for the years they played for the Badgers. Rafael Gaglianone, a true inspiration, really brought a ton of great memories to our group of specialists. I wouldn’t trade for anything the time spent building connections with the guys I spend 15 hours of my day with. Eric: Honestly, just like High School, my favorite memories from college were in the locker room and time spent off the fi eld with my teammates. But, if I had to pick a few favorite games, I would go with LSU at Lambeau Field, Nebraska my senior year at Camp Randall when we won in overtime, and all the bowl wins that I was a part of.

What career would you like to pursue as a young adult? Zach: I plan on pursuing a career in health care. I am currently majoring in biology. Eric: I am currently starting my career in medical sales with a distribution company in Dallas, TX.

What values did you learn at SMSA that helped guide you into adulthood? Zach: SMSA has taught me to really value the time that I am given. Not everyone will get the chance to be where I have been and SMSA taught me to be so appreciative of the opportunities that are to come. Eric: I think my work ethic started at SMSA and continued to develop throughout college. That value has helped me succeed in adulthood. What advice would you give young athletes who share the same dream as you? Zach: I would say follow your dreams. Give yourself a chance to make your dreams a reality. You will never regret something in the future that you are so sincere about in the present moment. Top: Steffes breaks a tackle against Lancaster High School during the State semi-fi nals - 2009. Eric: Don’t let someone else out-work you. Middle: Hintze poses with Rafael Gaglianone after If you have dreams of playing college or winning the Pinstripe Bowl trophey - 2018. professional athletics, you have to be willing Bottom: Steffes scores a touchdown against to put in the time and work to improve. No Michigan State at Spartan Stadium - 2016. matter how gifted you are, you won’t be able to succeed at the next level without putting in the 20 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE extra work.

Academy Girls Luncheon

In the spring, since the late-80s, St. Mary’s Springs Academy has held a luncheon for female alumnae who have graduated from Springs for 50 or more years. This event is a wonderful aff air where former classmates can mingle and catch-up on the latest news from their forever friends.

This year’s event was held on Wednesday, May 8th. We welcomed 208 ladies to the event at Whispering Springs Golf Club with graduation years from 1947 - 1969. The SMSA vocal jazz students performed songs for the ladies including “Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes, a popular tune from 1958.

Ladies, mark your calendars! The 2020 Academy Girls Luncheon will be held Wednesday, May 13th at Whispering Springs Golf Club. We will be welcoming the class of 1970!

Men of the Ledge

On Thursday, September 26th, we held our annual Men of the Ledge event at Whispering Springs Golf Club. This event is welcome to any male alumni who have graduated from Springs for 50 years or more. Approximately 50 male alumni were at the event this year and we welcomed the graduating class of 1969 to the group!

We were very excited to again welcome our most seasoned alumnus, Michael Gerred ‘40. It was a great evening full of laughter and fun trivia, that ended just in time to get home to watch the Packers, even though they lost.

Gentlemen, mark your calendars! The 2020 Men of the Ledge will be held Thursday, September 17th at Whispering Springs Golf Club. We will be welcoming the class of 1970! To view more photos from either event, please visit www.smsacademy.org/alumni-special-events there was $75.00 in the account and the members would cheer. By: Chelsea McKay, Marketing Coordinator Then Gerard would go on to say $37.41 of the amount was in the form of a paper IOU. That would THE 2019 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME cause the members cheers to turn to jeers! Well, 43 years later at the 2019 Hall of Fame event, Sean welcomed eight athletes, two coaches and one repaid his IOU, with interest (around 350%!), and honored team on Friday, August 23rd. Inductees presented a check written out to the Key Club. shared personal stories of hard work, family support and unbreakable bonds with their former The evening continued on with hilarious reminiscing teammates and coaches who helped them reach from earlier years: from a bus speeding ticket paid their full potential. off by Sister Florence, poking fun at the athletic dynasty of the Schneiders born in the Holylands, the A number of these stories were centered around the early years when our opponents would mock statement, “I, too, was not part of the track team us, saying the “S” on the front of our jersey stood for a couple weeks...until Coach Hyland caught for “Sissy,” to a police escort out of Madison, WI for me.” For those of you who played for Coach Hyland our hockey team. you’ll understand this statement and for those who didn’t, let’s just say Coach was very adamant that his players also participated in track. Coach Hyland’s former players, in attendance, had a great laugh together about their personal experiences attempting to skip track, until Coach found out. They were fi guratively “dragged by their ears” down to the track to keep their legs warm during the off season. It should be mentioned, that Nilo Lloren ‘89, was an exception to this story. Nilo willingly joined track and excelled. His achievements were so great, it fi lled an entire page in the program, written in size 7 font!

Another great story from the night came from Sean Heaney ‘77. Sean, a past President of Key Club, recalled a story from his High School years involving a boat motor, the Key Club Vice President, Michael Brandmeier, and the Key Club Treasurer, Gerard Berenz. Sean explained to the crowd that the three of them would host Key Club meetings cruising Lake Winnebago in Sean’s brother’s boat. One summer afternoon in July of 1976, the starter broke on the boat. The three of them took the boat to Clarence’s Marine to fi x it and was given the quote of $37.41. Sean couldn’t aff ord that amount, so he borrowed the money from $75.00 the Key Club had in their money box. The boat was fi xed, and the three continued their planning session on the water. Once school began in the Fall, monthly meetings were held with other members from Key Club and Top: Coach Sister Florence Magnan enjoys a laugh with Gerard would give the treasury report. He reported Coach Bob Hyland. Bottom: Brothers and inductees, Josh ‘03 and Mitch Schneider ‘08 pose for a photo. 22 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE Tradition Never Graduates

This year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inducted the following members, Mitchell Schneider ‘08, Josh Schneider ‘03, Jacob Mueller ‘99, Jose “Nilo” Lloren ‘89, Craig Hawley ‘82, Gerard Berenz ‘77, Joseph Brandt ‘62, John Pawsat ‘57, Coach Joe Bird ‘65, Coach Sister Florence Magnan and honored the ‘81-’87 Varsity Boys Hockey teams.

We encourage you to begin considering nominations for the 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame by visiting, www.smsacademy.org/ahof, and click on the HOF Nomination Form for 2020. Next year’s event will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center (625 Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac). Don Grebe ‘84 and Jacob Mueller ‘99 enjoy a handshake.

2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Members from the Honored ‘81-’87 Varsity Boys Hockey teams From top left, Mitchell Schneider ‘08, Josh Schneider ‘03, From top left, Kevin Klapperich ‘88, Bob Englehart ‘82, Tony Jacob Mueller ‘99, Nilo Lloren ‘89, and Gerard Berenz ‘77. Ahern ‘87, Scott Pavegilo ‘88, Mark Grebe ‘82 and Doc Schaefer Bottom left, Craig Hawley ‘82, John Pawsat ‘57, Coach Joe ‘87. Bottom left, Tim Ahern ‘85, Todd Deanovich ‘88, Dean Bird ‘65, Coach Sister Florence Magnan and Joseph Brandt Deanovich ‘88, Pete Manowske ‘84, Don Grebe ‘84 and Randy ‘62. Polakoski ‘82.

CALLING ALL ALUMNI HOCKEY PLAYERS! Join your former teammates in this alumni match-up against the Fond du Lac Cardinals.

FRIDAY REGISTER TODAY! DECEMBER 20, 2019 smsacademy.org/alumnihockey 5:00 P.M. After the alumni game, enjoy the Blue Line Family Ice Center SMSA vs Fondy hockey matchup! Puck drops at 7:00 p.m. 550 Fond du Lac Avenue Can’t Miss Events. For a full list of events, please visit www.smsacademy.org/events

Friday, January 17, 2020 What would you do with $20,000!? Purchase your tickets today! Call Kristin Zitlow ‘00, at (920) 322-8006.

Saturday, April 4, 2020 Join us for a night of mystery and intrigue. Purchase your tickets today! Visit www.smsacademy.org/ledgerfest

Friday, July 31, 2020 Save the date for this fun summer event! Not a golfer? Not a problem! Join us in the evening for dinner and entertainment. Visit www.smsacademy.org/SFS

24 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE Report on GIVING July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Annual Report

I feel incredibly blessed to share with you that for the second consecutive year, SMSA closed the 2018-2019 fiscal year in a strong financial position. Increasing enrollment, sound financial planning, and budget controls helped to maintain a balanced budget, while our annual fund and special events exceeded the goal, resulting in an opportunity to accomplish some pretty significant things at SMSA! Of course, this is only possible through the generosity and unwavering support of our invested donors, several estate gifts, and high performing special events.

As a result of our fiscal strength, we have been able to:

• Reinvest in the physical campus by increasing classroom space by over 1,700 square feet through the renovation of the 2nd floor storage space. This project was able to increase student capacity and course offerings. Katie (Kemp) Tank ‘08 • Invest in 1:1 technology in the High School, thereby placing Chromebooks Chief Development Officer in the hands of almost 300 students. This, in addition to technology infrastructure updates, ensures enhanced learning opportunities for our students. • Reorganize the academic model to align with best practices, through deployment of a Principal/Assistant Principal framework, providing leadership consistency and long-term sustainability. • Implement year one of a three-year faculty wage adjustment based on years of service in the teaching profession and degree attainment. Our eventual goal is to pay teachers 80% (or more) of the public school salary! • Upgrade Hutter Gymnasium with new floorboards, bleachers, basketball hoops, a fresh coat of paint, and new pads under the basketball hoops. • Pay for the two new classrooms mentioned above, and pay down a portion of our capital loan for the new campus.

Thank you for all you do to support SMSA and Catholic education. I am truly proud to be called a LEDGER alongside you.

Katie (Kemp) Tank ‘08 Chief Development Officer THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 25 $4,532,685 $1,556,566 Tuition Contributions

SMSA Foundation contribution makes up 17% of this total

Holy Family Parish contributes 98% of this total

‘18 - ‘19 $1,027,966 REVENUE Parish Support

$521,795 884 TOTAL Food Service, Childcare STUDENTS Misc. Income

594 ELEMENTARY 290 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STUDENTS PREK-8

99 TOTAL VOUCHER SEATS 2018-2019 across the System REVENUE 2018-2019 $51,213 Capital Loan Payment on Principal Interest

$292,394 Tuition Assistance

$192,941 1 Development STNTS Marketing receie tuition assistance including students on the voucher progra, and special needs scholarship progra

$851,941 tilities, Maintenance, Food Service Misc.

‘18 - ‘19 EPENSES

$787,487 Educational Programming Supplies

This makes up 70% of the $5,052,687 System’s total Payroll & Benefi ts expenses (excluding depreciation)

125 STAFF & Faculty Members

This makes up 70% of the System’s total expenses (excluding depreciation). 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT This report represents new pledges and new gifts made between July 1, 2018 DONORS CIRCLES and June 30, 2019.

Bill and Karen Schreiner Catherine Draeger Dr. and Mrs. John Nash LEDGERS CIRCLE Dr. Robert Schuster Family Fond du Lac Area Foundation - New Resources Companies $10,000 + Mike and Rita Shannon Adrian Schmitz Jr. Memorial Fund Jeffrey and Andrea Nuss Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. Justin A. Smith Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Mr. William O’Brien Mr. John E. Ahern† Barbara & Peter Stone Family Mary Callahan Becker Our Risen Savior Catholic Church Tim and Rose Ahern Foundation, Inc. Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Jerry & Louise (Wettstein) Ottery J.F. Ahern Co. Foundation, Inc. Richard and Andrea Patin Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard Petersen Brian and Jennifer Baker OLD MAIN CIRCLE Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Petro-Chemical Systems, Inc. Baker Family Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 Tim and Cathy Mathweg Fund John and Lori Ransom Jr. Fond du Lac Firefighters Local 400 Tim and Michele Reid Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cayen Anonymous (2) Ellison Electric Supply, Inc. Bill and Judy Roemer Sartori Company Tony and Linda Ahern Mr. Matthew Endres John and Karen Ruedinger Michels Corporation Bob and Rosie Baker WE Energies Foundation Todd and Tammy Sarauer Faith in Our Future Trust Steven and Michelle Born Mayville Engineering Co. Jim Schmidt Mark Flood/ Ashwood Communities Capital Group Co Charitable The Estate of Elizabeth Guell Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt Fischer Foundation Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Everson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schuessler Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Kathleen A. Cepelka, Ph.D. Feucht Financial Group, LLC Mr. and Mrs. John M. Schuppe Harold Sabel Fund Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Marilyn Fleury Service League of Fond du Lac Bob and Lori Hornung Community Education Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ford Dr. and Mrs. John Shanahan Joe and Sue Kemp Opportunities Alan & Jodi Fox Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shannon Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Krizenesky Grande Cheese Company Foundation, Inc. Dr. Susan and Douglas Shireman Mr. Christian & Dr. Catherine Tom and Margaret Grebe Gilles Frozen Custard Dick and Sandy Skalitzky McGalloway Gary Hoerth Lou and Michele Gentine Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Slinde Pat and Marysue Michels Holiday Automotive Mr. Thomas Gnewuch Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Strigenz Michels Family Foundation Hopper Memorial Foundation Mr. Richard Grebe Mary (Ahern) Trainer Mr. and Mrs. David A. Rause Mrs. Claudia Huettl Dr. and Mrs. Alex Guira Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trainer Mike Shannon Automotive Muthig Industries, Inc. Ralph and Jackie Gulig Tobin Machining, Inc. Foundation, Inc. Dottie and Jim Keenan Mark and Terri Harasha Phil and Chris Twohig Mr. and Mrs. James B. Simon Kurt and Jackie Konkol F.William Harvat Jeff Twohig D.D.S., S.C. C.D. Smith Construction Korb Family Foundation, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. David Haubenschild Stephen C. Vander Bloemen Tim and Merrie Twohig Chad and Becky Rach Family Aurora Health Care MS Ventures, LLC Van Horn Automotive Dr. R.G. and Sarah Raymond Gib and Mary Hietpas Brian and Susan (Gross) Voelker Steve Victor Foundation, Inc. Gary and Mary Jo Hilbert Badger Well Drilling, Inc. Marlys and Dr. John Welsch Mr. Joe Schmitz Jennifer & Terry (Davis) Holzmann Ann and Joseph Wenzler Silica Plumbing and Heating, Inc. SAINTS CIRCLE Mr. Edward S. Huck, Jr. Family Fund Mark and Cindi Hutter Whispering Springs Golf Club $5,000 - $9,999 BOYLE CIRCLE Mrs. Claire G. Hutter Mr. Tom Will Fond du Lac Area Foundation - $1,000 - $2,499 Dr. and Mrs. Adolph Hutter Tom and Lisa Woytych Miles & Florence Adrian Fund Anonymous (3) McKenney’s, Inc. Zimmerman Architectural Congregation of Sisters of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Austin Hierl Insurance Studios, Inc. St. Agnes Sarah (Massick) and Jeff Bahr JPC Foundation Agnesian HealthCare, a member Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker Mrs. Ines S. Kerch of SSM Health ST. AGNES CIRCLE Thomas and Sally Barbeau Kimberly Clark Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Tripp Ahern $500 - $999 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Best David and Jo Ann Klumpyan Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Baker Alliant Energy Foundation Mrs. Joan Bickelhaupt Knights of Columbus Council 664 Jeff and Kelly Baker Ashwood Communities Gary Birschbach Mr. Kevin Kocos Dick and Karen Baker Anders Auto Parts, Inc. Margaret (Appleton) Blohm Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Koenigs Baker Cheese Factory, Inc. Hometown Bancorp, Ltd. Bernice (Hansen) Bown Mike and Stephanie Korb James and Carole Born Shayne and Nichi Bauer Donna and Greg Braatz Kusek Family Dan and Liz Edgarton Bill and Kathleen Beyer Shirley J. Brunette Lakeside Wealth Management LLC Sargento Foods, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Blanck Mr. Eugene A. Buechel Robert and Rachele (Gross) Lehr Rick and Tracy Froh Mr. and Mrs. Todd Butz BCI Burke Company Barbara and John Lent Mr. Thomas Gilles Mr. and Mrs. Carl Christensen J.C. Cannistraro, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Norbert McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Sean Heaney Jeff Clark and Stacey Akey Capelle Bros. & Diedrich, Inc. Tom McCormick Dr. Stephen Massick John W. Danforth Company John and Valerie Charneski Mary and Pat McCullough Tony and Katie (Shannon) Mathos Patricia (Sampson) DeJong Nici Colwin Mr. William A. McIntosh Pat and Diane McClone Edward Jones Investments - Murphy Company Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Michels William H. & Lois J. McEssy S. Pioneer Road John and Janet Coon, III Mid States Aluminum Foundation Allen Ericson Badger Corp. Foundation, Inc. Archdiocese of Milwaukee Dr. Gina & Mr. Aaron Everson Don and Sue Diedrich Anne and Dave Miller The Estate of Patricia C. Excel Engineering Mary Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Muthig Muckerheide Sadoff Family Foundation Doyle-Doyle, S.C. Muza Sheet Metal Co., LLC Bill and Catherine Perez David and Rose Faucher

28 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE James and Bettina Faulkner Ms. Teresa H. Van Horn Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Biondi Robert and Suthiva Casper Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Feucht Mr. Richard J. Volz Joe Bird Ms. Kathryn Castle George and Patricia Feudner Steve and Agata Will Mr. and Mrs. Gary G. Birschbach Jose Catala Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Fischer John D. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Bittner Joe and Kathy Cayen Mary K. Flood Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wunderlin Mrs. Marie Blaha Donna Noller-Cejka Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Hazel Blanck Mrs. & Mr. Kathryn Chamberlain Edward & Ethel Malone Fund FOUNDERS CIRCLE Pat Blewett Dr. and Dr. Theodore Chapin Ph.D. Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Blinds ‘R’ Us, LLC Jim and Kim Chatterton $1-$499 Boathouses Inc. Alissa (Kurek) Clancy Grace and Arch Adrian Fund Anonymous (43) Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Boeder Cheryl Clark Charlotte J. Ford Revocable Trust E. Michael Abler Esther Boehnlein Mrs. JoAnn Clausing Michael J. Gau Mr. and Mrs. John G. Abler Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boehnlein Ann (Petrie) Click ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gehring Mrs. Mary Abler Mrs. Joan (Entringer) Bongard Mr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Clinard David J. and Joan A. Giebel Mr. and Mrs. Timothy G. Abler Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Bonlander Betty (Bowe) Cobb Mary and Don Gorske Mr. and Mrs. Andy Adamczak Kenneth Boulay Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cobb Robert and Brenda Grass Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ahern Susie Bovinet Mr. and Mrs. Dale Collien Rev. Patrick Heppe David and Janet Ahern Louise Bowen Constance (Nehls) Collins Tom and Sally Herre Ahern-Gross Plumbing Mr. Dylan Bowman Ben and Sandra Colwin Kenneth Holehouse J.F. Ahern Co. Mrs. Alice M. Braatz Egan Company Holy Family Christian Women Tom L. Ahern, Jr. Ron Brajdic Ms. Eileen M. Conlin David Hornung Brigid O’Brien Ahlert Inspire Brands Construction Business Group John and Vickie Huck American Alchemy Nick and Sheri Brannen Cooks Construction of Rob and Nancy Hyland American Family Insurance Mr. Daniel Braun Brownsville, Inc. TTI, Inc. Don and Barb Anders Ronald Braun David and Kathy Cook John and Mary Jaeger Dorothy (Burke) Anderson Terry and Joan Braun Mr. and Mrs. Jeff W. Coon Mr. and Mrs. James R. Jarvis Ms. Jacqueline Anderson Mary (Huber) Bray Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coppola Adashun Jones Michael J. Anderson Robert and Angie Breister Cops For Kids Steve and Wendy Anderson Meredith Kahnke Mrs. Joan Brenner Cory’s Customs Collision Center Michael and Theresa Anhalt Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kebble Tim Brenner Mr. and Mrs. James Costello Mark Anhalt Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kehrmeyer Daniel and Koreen Breuer Carol (Trudeau) Cournoyer Mary Ann Austin Bob and Patty Klaetsch Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Brinkley Brunhilde M. Courtney Mr. and Mrs. Larry Austin Mr. David R. Kneupfer Barbara Britz Steve and Barb Cramer Eric and Rebecca Baker Ken and Kathy Krueger Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Broecker Mrs. Emily Crego Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Baker Jeffrey P. Lichtenwald Mr. and Mrs. John Broennimann Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cruz Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Balken Shawn and Lisa Longley Mary Jean (Huhn) Brost Travis Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ball Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lucas David & Gladys (Schneider) Brown Cunningham Diane (Druggish) & Roger Balthazor Stephanie Martin Larry and Diane Brown Kaveh and Mary Dabir Tony and Linda Barbeau Therese Massey Brownsville Lions Club Mr. and Mrs. John Dalzell Kathleen (Hau) Barca Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McKay Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Brunette John and Carol Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barnhart Hill Mechanical Corp. Mr. Matthew Brunette Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Darnick Tony and Maggie Barr Hurckman Mechanical Mr. Tom Budde Mrs. Carol J. Daun Kate Barr Industries, Inc Allen and Betty Buechel Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis Mr. and Mrs. John Barthuly Mr. J. Michael Mowbray John and Katie Buechel Mr. and Mrs. Rick De Boer Mr. Scott Basler Troy and Polly Nachreiner Kathy Bunge Mr. and Mrs. Brad Dean Jim and Jennifer Baudry Merle and Janet (Kees) Nett Dr. and Mrs. Mark Burbey Pat DeGuire LeRoy and Carol Baudry Hon. and Mrs. Richard J. Nuss Mr. and Mrs. Gale Burg Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dehnel Sharon Baudry Lucille (Butzen) O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Burg Mr. Craig J. Delorme Bauer Chiropractic, LLC Dr. and Mrs. David Pawsat Robert and Carol Burger Mrs. Maggie (Shea) DeMars Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Baumhardt Mr. and Mrs. Corey Pelz Mr. and Mrs. William Burkart Mary Eva (Perrizo) Demet Mrs. Janet Baus Mr. Eric Petersen Ms. Marilyn Burks Design 4 Style Eleanor (Luczak) Becker Mr. Ron Burks Trista DeTemple Columbia Pipe & Supply Co. Ken and Linda Becker Marge (Selk) Burnham Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Detert Dairy Queen Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bedinger Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Burns Daniel and Kristi Detloff Mr. Jason Rathke and Bill and Donna Behnke Ann (Kremer) Buslee Gerald and Rose Mary Dettlaff Dr. Shannon Rathke Mr. and Mrs. John Beisbier Mr. and Mrs. Robert Busse Nikki (Zimmerman) Devine Jace Hierlmeier & Rachel Recibe Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Bell Joan Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. James Dhein Magdalen Resko Sharon (Moser) Bell Tom Cahill Kathleen (Smith) Didier Brian and Katrina Resop Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Canan Mr. and Mrs. Todd Diedrich Mr. Peter Schepp Mrs. Cecelia Berens Ms. Kathleen Candee Richard Dieter Dave† and Mary Schmitz Mrs. Mary Jo Berenz John and Mary Cappellari Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Disper Bruce and Sandy Schneider David and Christine Beres Cody Cardinal Frank and Donna Ditter Tim and Jennifer Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bernier Mark and Carol Cardinal Mr. and Mrs. Joel T. Ditter Mr. and Mrs. Eric Serrano Dan & Melinda (Braatz) Berhlohr Mark Cardinal Concrete Construction Mr. and Mrs. John Dobyns SMSA Athletic Boosters Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bertram Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carew Mr. and Mrs. Jon Doering Ms. Mary Lou Soffa Adrian and Nancy Bertram Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Carlson Mickey and Jorja Doherty Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Streblow John and Ellen (Fisher) Bestor Mrs. Jeanne Carothers Kathy (Andrew) Donnelly Summit Automotive Ann M. Beverly Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carpenter Doyle-Kelly Family Dentistry Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Tahlman Mr. William Beyer W. Kyle and Faith Carpenter Mrs. Sheryl Dreikosen Grant Thornton Mr. Andrew Bill Brian and Sabina (Grebe) Carter Daryl Dudley M.W. Tighe Roofing, Inc. Bill and Nancy Binner Mr. and Mrs. Adam Case Nadine (McCarthy) Duffy Tighe-Zeman Equipment LLC Sandra Binotto David and Patricia Casetta Robert and Darlene Duley Sean and Keri Twohig Family Karla Binotto

THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 29 Mrs. Darcy Dussault Howard P. Frimark Mr. and Mrs. James D. Harbridge Julie Balson, Gallery & Frame Shop Mrs. Tracy Dutelle Michael and Ann Fritz Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Harbridge Junior Ledger Basketball Club, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Justin J. Dux Mrs. Joyita Frook Mr. and Mrs. Jason Harmon Michael and Sheila Kain Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ebertz Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fryda Mr. and Mrs. Emil Harmsen Dr. and Mrs. Doug Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eder Donna (Lenz) Fudge The Harvat Family Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kant Mr. and Mrs. Rob Edgarton Furman University Mary Haugen Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Karlin Jeff and Jennifer Ellestad Neil and Nicole (Schuster) Gaertig Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Haupt Thomas and Mary Karrmann Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ellestad Cletus and Donna Gagne Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Heaney Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kaufman Ted and Carol Ellestad Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Gannon Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hebel Carol and Allen Kazmierczak Ms. Patricia English Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gannon Helen Heimerl Lawrence & Jane (Niederehe) Kean Jean Erickson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gannon Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Hellmer Jeanne (Martin) Kebble Kent and Audrey Erickson Mike and Diane Gantner Family Herbert H. Kohl Philanthropies Kathryn Kenyon Kedinger Mr. Kolin A. Erickson Ms. Nannette Gardetto Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Herrera Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Keenan Katie (Ahern) Falk Mr. Bernard Gau Mr. and Mrs. Paul Herro Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Brian Falk Rev. David Gau Bro. Steve Herro Mrs. Charlene Keip Mr. and Mrs. Ben Falter Ms. Judith Geidel Steve and Sandie Hess John and Kathy (Doyle) Kelly Tommy C. Faris Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gellings Danielle and Jacob Hettenhaus Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kelnhofer Faith Technologies Mr. and Mrs. David L. Georg Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hext Andy and Renee Kempfer Mr. and Mrs. Jon J. Faucher Richard A. & Mary Ogie Georg Tom Hierl Mr. James Kerndt Michael Feldner Family Mary and Don Gerhartz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hierl Julia (Ahern) Kerrigan Jeff and Barb Fellers Ms. Marci Gerhartz Mrs. Kathleen A. Hilbert Audrey and Francis Keuler Mrs. Joan Ferguson Norbert and Sally Anne Giebel Mr. Joseph E. Hitselberger Marguerite M. Keys Mr. and Mrs. Chad Feucht Mr. and Mrs. James Giebel Dr. and Mrs. James Hitselberger Victoria A. Kibler Mike and Jennifer Feudner Jim and Marilyn (Nett) Gilgenbach Bill and Sandy Hoepfner Donald and Mary Kind Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Feutz Dr. Ronald and Catherine Jim and Mary Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. King Mr. Matthew Feyen (Hayden) Gilgenbach Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Josh Kirchner Mr. & Mrs. Andrzej Fidziukiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Gill David and Sharon Holmes Steve and Ronnie Kirkwood Kathleen Fieweger Emilie (Pawsat) Gillanders Holy Family Congregation Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kirmse J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. Chris Holmes and Christine Gilles Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Holz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kissinger Mr. and Mrs. Colin Finn Jim and Gwen Gilles Mr. Raymond James Holzmann Tom Kitchen Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gilmore Winfield Homes, LLC Joel D. & Donna M. Klanderman Gary and Betty (Schmitz) Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Gitter David and Marcia Hoppman Vicki Klima Mrs. Charlotte Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gloudemans Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Horton Ms. Mary Klink Mr. John Flad John and Helen Goebel H. John Huberty Mr. and Mrs. James Klinke Mr. James Flaherty Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Mr. Wayne N. Huberty John and Marian Klinzing Mr. and Mrs. Flaherty Sheila Good Ms. Della Huck Ms. Peggy Klug Matt, Judie, Andrew & Mr. & Mrs. Laurence E. Gooding, Jr. Don and Carol Huck Mike and Nancy Kneeland Bridget Flanigan Dawn Goss John W. Huck, C.P.A., S.C. Mr. and Mrs. Brett Koch Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Flanigan Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gratton Scott and Kelly Huck Mr. Karl Koenig Tom Flasch Kevin Gratton Bill and Sharon Huck Sr. Mr. William P. Koepke Mr. and Mrs. Rayce Fleisner Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gravelle John and Ramona Huempfner Barbara Koerner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flood Julia Gray Jerry Huhn Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kohlman Mary Ann Flood Edward and Callista Grebe Thomas and Lucy Huhn Mr. Eugene Kohlmann Mr. Peter S. Flood Rich and Maureen Greuel Rob and Claire Hutter Kathleen Koll Flood Oil Co. Fr. Ralph Gross Bob and Carol Hyland Joanne Kopca Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Floyd Jr. Congressman Glenn S. Grothman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Immel Ms. Ann Korb Jere and Anne Fluno Mr. and Mrs. Keven Grunwald Mr. Thomas Immel Catherine Korb Mike and Kathleen Foley Mrs. Holli Gruss Immel Insurance & Financial Mr. and Mrs. Jason Korb Mr. and Mrs. James Foote Mr. James V. Guell Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Kozelek Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Mr. and Mrs. Mark Guell Integrity Nutrition, Inc. Dave and Janet Kramer Bob & Ann Fale Family Fund Guenther Supply, Inc. International Association of Jim and Rita Kranig Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Mr. and Mrs. Eric Guerin Sheet Metal, Air, Rail Ms. Carol M. Kraus Kemp Musical Theatre Fund Thomas and Jeannine Guilfoile International Union of Operating Gerald and Patricia Kraus Fond du Lac Rotary Club Monica (Dahmen) Gulesserian Engineers Local 1 Sr. Mary Kremer, O.P. Fond du Lac YMCA Dan and Shirley Gurath Mr. and Mrs. Dean Jaber Sue Kremer Forest Floor Foods Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Gurath Judith (Lavarda) Jacak Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kreuziger Charlotte Ford Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gurholt Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Jacobson Roger and David Kriete Ms. Dorothy Ford Anna (Loehr ‘59) Guy Dr. Michael and Cathie Jacquat Mr. and Mrs. Michael Krolczyk Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ford Thomas Guyette Joan and Nick Janis Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kronforst Patrick and Laurie Ford Christine Haavik Mrs. Charmaine Jenkins Kyle and Teresa Krueger Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ford Barbara Wettstein Haessly Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. Jenkins Mr. Kurt Krueger and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Forsyth Mr. and Mrs. Scott Haldiman J & J Investments, LLP Dr. Karen Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Justin Fowler Ann (Hoffman) Hale Mr. and Mrs. Brian Johnson Fred and Ruth Krumm & Family Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fownes John and Mary (Butzen) Hall Dick and Mary Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kuechenberg Jack Francis Margaret Stowers Hall Mr. and Mrs. Michael Johnson Mr.and Mrs. David Kuen Ms. Elizabeth B. Frank Janice Hamer Michael A. Jones Lori and Jeff Kuen Gina Scudella Frank Ron and Linda Hammer Bob Johnson Ms. Cassandra R. Kurek Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Freund Mr. and Mrs. John Hanes Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Johnson Kevin and Deb Kurek Nancy Freund Life Trust John and Rose Hansen Edward Jones Investments - Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Kutz Mike & Diane (Klumpyan) Friedel Tim Hansmann N. Main Street Tim and Carrie Labinski Ms. Noel Friederichs Jane Harb Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Judkins Mr. and Mrs. James LaLuzerne

30 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE Bill and Terri Lamb Alexander and Judith McIntosh Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. O’Leary Jamie and Lisa Rameker Anthony and Kathy (Berenz) Lang Ann McNamara Mr. John O’Leary Mrs. Margaret R. Rashid Mr. and Mrs. Louie A. Lange Jr. Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ollerman Duane and Elaine Rebek Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Langel Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Menting Mrs. Robert Ollerman Eric Rebek Nancy Lanyi Mercury Marine Paul and Judy Olm American Recreational Products Jeanne LaPlante Dr. Steven Meress Dr. Michael O’Neill Mark and Kathy Redig Kathy LaPlante Richard and Carol Meurer Noon Optimist Club Mr. Randall Redman Suzanne LaPlante Chris and Lori Meyer Oral Surgery Associates, Ltd. Mr. Bruce Reinhardt Rita (Cartwright) Last Larry and Joanne Michaels Antonio Orlandoni and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reitemeier Gertrude Laszewski Mr. and Mrs. John Michel Heather Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. James Reitzner Mr. and Mrs. John G. Lauber Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Michels Kathleen Osborn Bob and Mary Rementer Mr. and Mrs. Ned C. Lautenbach Phillip and Emma Michels Osborn and Son Trucking Co., Inc. Mrs. Rose M. Rentmeester Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leibham Mid States Aluminum Mary Beth (Wirtz) Osiecki Mr. and Mrs. John W. Resop Mr. and Mrs. Todd Leichtle Michael and Ann Mielke Mr. and Mrs. Alan Osier Renee Richter Mr. Ervin J. Lesczynski Mrs. Mary Mihm Mr. David Ostby James and Helen Ricklefs Cal and Sharon Lewis William and Diane Mikolyzk Dick and Dawn Ottery Thomas and Sue Ellen Ricklefs Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Ms. Mary Ann Milias Steve and Jodi Ottery Dr. Mark Ridenour, DDS Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lindborg Ms. Patricia Miller Priscilla (Syl) Braun Packer Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rieder Jim and Beth Lindborg Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Milligan John and Diane Pacocha Paul and Nicole Riegert Family Mrs. Pamela A. Lipka Mary and Steve Millin Bill and Maureen (Scannell) Ray Riegert† Bernie and Janis Loehr David and JoAnn Mischo Paffenroth Mr. George Riese Fr. James P. Loehr Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mittelsteadt Paladen LLC Ms. Carrie A. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loehr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore Mr. and Mrs. Palm Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rimkus Mrs. Kathleen A. Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Morasch Mary Alice (Roltgen) Palof Mrs. Larry Rinzel Mrs. Mary Lou Fleming Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Morgan Dave and Rita Parker Phil and Emily Rinzel Mary Louise (Kirk) Broske Ellen Morgen Mrs. Lianne Parsons-Pecus Mr. and Mrs. Brian Roach Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lovelien Tom Moses Mary Anne Paskvan Richard and Kathleen Robinson John and Charmaine Luczak Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Scott Paveglio Jennifer and Edward Roethke Peter and Joyce Ludovic Mr. and Mrs. David J. Mueller Dr. and Mrs. John Pawsat Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lutze Eric and Kelly Mueller Mrs. Mary Petelinsek Kris (Fleury) Rogitz Ms. Kathleen M. Lysaght Isaac and Kate Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Brad Peter Richard P. Roloff Timothy Mabie Dr. Joan and Mr. Michael Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peters Ed and Emily Ronsman Mr. Mike Maddux Mr. and Mrs. James Mugan John and Maureen Petersen Patrick and Maggie Rose Madison Association of Mrs. Alice M. Murray Rick and Therese Petrie Paul and Eileen Rottscholl Plumbing Contractors Mr. and Mrs. James Murray Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petrone Ben and Sarah (Schumacher) Ryan J. Magana Jim Murray, Inc. Mr. Daniel R. Pfeifer Roxworthy Jane Majeska Ken and Maureen Murray Kristine Pfeifer Mr. Gordon J. Rozek Mary (Schommer) Malcore Dorothy (Menzner) Nachazel Mike and Nancy Pfeifer RM Ruplinger Mr. and Mrs. James Malecha Jim Nachtwey Theresa M. Pfeifer Michael Rupp Esther (Heaney) Mand Mr. and Mrs. Grant Nadler Mr. and Mrs. Dean Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rush Joe and Pam Mand Tom Neises John and Linda Phillips Ann (Gormican) Rutkoski Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mand Joe and Karen (Thompson) Neisius Patti Leonard Mrs. Elizabeth H. Ryan-Douglas Stan and Verdelle Mr. and Mrs. Randall Nellessen Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Phillips Ms. Caroline Ryback Manowske Estate Jim and Ann Nelson Mr. and Mrs. John Piatt Alvin and Carol Sabel Ms. Ashley Manthey Joe and Maria Nelson Dr. Marjorie Piechowski Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sabel Mr. and Mrs. Craig Mares Ms. Vicki Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Pierret Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Sachs Audrey M. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Peter Neroni Mr. Scott Pilarcik Bob and Mary Salchert Rick and Deb Martin Nesheim Family Foundation Carol (‘70) and Bruce Pitt Mary Ann Salter Mr. and Mrs. Rock Matera Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Nett Mr. Charles Pitt Terry Prasser Sandberg Tim and Cathy Mathweg Dave and Berdie Nett Mel and Pat Pittman Mike and Jenny Sawicki Bill and Dixie Mauthe Lyle and Dawn Nett Zachary and Holly Pitz Darrin and Maria Schaefer William and Sarah Mauthe Neal and Kathryne Nett Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Pitzen Mr. and Mrs. Rob Schaefer Mark and Mary Jo Mayer Glenn and Chandra Neumann Harold and Rhonda Pleuss Mr. and Mrs. Luke Scharf Thomas McAdams Mr. and Mrs. James W. Neumann Plumbers & Steamfitters Jay and Patti Schauer Mr. and Mrs. F. James McCarl Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Neumeyer Local 400 Christine Schiek S.P. McCarl & Company Eugene† and Alice Newton Plumbing Mechanical Sheet Joe and Geri Schiek Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. McClone Ann (Gardner) Nickodem Metal Contractors Joan Schilke Mr. Charles McCourt Mary Niederehe & Bruce Meredith Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Pommerich Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schilling Thomas McCourt Mr. and Mrs. Keith Noller David and Mary Powell Mr. and Mrs. John Schingen Brian & Shelby (Bowser) McCulley Tyler and Kelly Norton Prairie States Enterprises, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schmidt Mrs. Joan McEnroe Mr. and Mrs. Todd Nyback Patricia Prellwitz Sr. Judith Schmidt, CSA Dr. Christopher McFarlane, DDS Maureen K. O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Michael Puetz Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt Mr. John P. McGalloway III Patrick† and Marilyn O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Putz Rick and Bonnie Schmitz Marilyn McGalloway Mr. and Mrs. Steve O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Bart Putzer Thomas R. Schmitz Mary P. McGalloway Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O’Connor Quick and Smart Photography Mr. and Ms. Aaron Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Gil M. McGloin Diane O’Donnell & Jim Massman Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rach Ms. Antoinette M. Schneider John & Jane (Kaufman) McGovern Daughters of Isabella Circle #360 Mary Ellen (Meixensperger) Mr. and Mrs. Brian Schneider Mr. Kerry G. McGrath AGC of Wisconsin Rademann Dan and Marty Schneider Tom and Barb McGuire Oshkosh Office Systems Troy and Tammy Rademann David and Cheryl Schneider Linda (Stephany) McGuire Robert E. Ogie Mrs. M. Patricia (Boyle) Radford Dennis and Debbie Schneider Paul and Kathleen McHugh Charles Ogie† Mrs. Mary M. Rafferty Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Schneider

THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 31 Ed and Lynn Schneider St. Bernard Animal Medical Center Jacque (Heimerl) Vogt Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Zitlow Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schneider Susan and David St. Croix Jacqueline Vollmer John and Sheila Zook Gary and Kathy Schneider Mr. John St. Peter Rick and Mary Ann Volz Bruce and Karen Zuehlke Mr. Jerome Schneider Tom and Joan Stanchfield Don and Donna Von Rueden Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Schneider Mrs. Vita Stange Ms. Wagner IN KIND GIFTS Lynn Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Mark Staudenmaier Mary Monica Wagner† Anonymous (1) Mr. Mark Schneider Alysia Steffes and Burt Steffes, MD Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wagner, Jr. Ang an Eddies Matthew and Nicole Schneider Ty and Ann Steffes Steven and Ann Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Arellano Mike and Patty Schneider Joan Steinke Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wagner Armstrong Apples Orchard Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Glenwood F. Stellmacher Gerald Waite and Winery Mrs. Roberta Schneider Dr. and Mrs. Scott Stellmacher Mrs. Mary Waite Art Imig Clothiers Roman† and Marcella Schneider Nancy (Gloede) Stephens Holly Waldschmidt Family Aurora Vision Center Mr. and Mrs. William K. Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stevens Mr. Robert Walgenbach B Creative Metal Art Jim Schoenberger Mike Stevens Homes, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Walters Bagelmeister Mr. James Schoenborn Jim and Joan (Krebsbach) Stewart Mrs. Rita Waranius-Etta Brian and Jennifer Baker Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Scholler Greg and Kay Stewart Mr. JB Ward Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Baker Tristan Scholler Rick and Judi Stoegbauer Fr. Edward Wawrzyniakowski Jim and Jennifer Baudry Mr. and Mrs. Larry Schomberg Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stone First Weber Shayne and Nichi Bauer Mr. and Mrs. David Schommer Suzanne Strachota Mrs. Hannelore (Giesler) Weber Benessere Salon & Spa Ms. Rosemary Schorse Ms. Patricia Straub Rev. Gary Wegner, OFM, CAP Bergstrom Corp. Tim and Jen Schrauth Mr. and Mrs. Michael Streblow Jim and Marilyn Wegner Blancks Supper Club Schreiber GR Group, Inc. Mike and Mary Strigenz Ms. Sue Wegner Blushing Fawn Photography Mr. and Mrs. Jon Schueffner Bernadine (Piper) Strong Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wehausen Brick House Ms. Gail Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stuhr Mr.and Mrs. Jay Weiland Dr. and Mrs. Mark Burbey Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schulze Vicky (Tagliapietra) Sturm Mrs. Patricia K. Weinke Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burns Brent and Sue Schumacher Gen A. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Weis Captain’s Walk Winery Joe and Kathy Schumacher Jack Sullivan Jeff and Kim Welsch Cave of the Mounds Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Schumaker Robert and Janice Sullivan John and Andrea Welsch Family Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Schuppe Dolores (Wenzler) Supple Drs. Suzanne Welsch and Christiano’s Brick Oven Pizza Camille (Passler) Schuster Lisa and Jim Sutton Anthony Evans Constance (Nehls) Collins Schwalbe Insurance Agency, LLC The Paul Svoboda Family Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weninger Mr. and Mrs. Jeff W. Coon Greg and Gwen Schwantes Joseph and Kristine Swanson Jean Wenninger John and Janet Coon, III Mr. and Mrs. David J. Schwartz Marlene Sweet Gregory West Cousins Subs Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schwartz Bob and Kris Tagliapierta Westphal & Company, Inc. Crave Tyler and Amber Schwartz Mary Tank Clare Wettstein Creatively Renewed Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schwoerer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tank Bob and Barbara Whealon Dairy Queen Mr. Davey Scoon Maureen (Lysaght) Temmel Mary Louise (Kramer) & John Wible Mr. and Mrs. John Dalzell Mary Sears Gerald and Mona Tennessen Paula and Joe Wick Brooke Dill Mr. Duncan H. Seffern II Bob and Kathy Teofilo Ray C. Wifler Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Disper Duncan and Cathie Seffern Lawrence and Mary Teofilo David and Pattie (Prindiville) Donny Du’s Mr. Bob Seidel Michael Teofilo Wigton Mr. and Mrs. John M. Driedric Mr. and Mrs. David C. Seitz Tom Tessner Amy and Jeff Wilcox Dunkin’ Donuts Mr. and Mrs. Kurt W. Semandel Mary and Dick Tessner Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wilhelmi Henry Duquaine Denis Shea John Tessner† Rose Wilkes Eaton’s Pizza Larry and Lynn Shea Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Thanos Bradley Will Edward Jones Investments Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Sheehy Tom and Kathy Theisen Family Don and Carol Williams Ellison Electric Supply, Inc. Dr. and Mr. Albert Shively Dean and Renee Thelen Mary Williams Euphoria Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Simon Ms. Jeanne Theune Terry and Pam Willis Mr. and Mrs. William Everson Joseph Simon Mark and Judy Thiel Sr. Jovita Winkel, CSA Festival Foods Mark and Kari Simpson Dan and Chris Thomas Mike and Robin Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Feucht Tami Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thome Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Wirtz Feucht Financial Group, LLC Dan Sippel Deborah Thompson Terri Wirtz† Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Fields Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Sippel Hometown Tickets Ms. Lisa Wise Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flood Fr. Edward Sippel Betty Tighe Matt and Becky Wittkopp Eric and Erin Flood Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sippel Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tighe Sue and Dave Wiza Fond du Lac Community Theatre Stan and Maureen (Shea) Sippel Mr. and Mrs. James Timbrook Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Wollersheim Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Patrick and Brenda Skalecki Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Tock Harvey and Judy Wollersheim Fond du Lac Firefighters Local 400 Patrick Skelton Brian and Judy Twohig Katherine Woytych Fond du Lac County Sheriff Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Skiff Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Twohig Lucille Wuest Benevolent Association Don and Kay Smeaton Dr. and Mrs. Grady Twohig Christine Wuest Fond du Lac YMCA Dr. Irma Smet Mark and Faye Twohig Eleanor Yaeger Forest Floor Foods Kasey and Tracy Righi-Smith Atty. Alex and Amy Ullenberg Dr. and Mrs. John C. Yockey Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Mary Snider UA Local Plumbers Steamfitters Pete† and Jenny Zacherl Friar Tuck’s/Salty’s/Sebastian’s Bruce and Linda Snyder & Service Techs Zacherl Funeral Home Game On Fond du Lac Marguerite Soffa Julie UnFerth Dave and Kelly Zangl Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gehring Mrs. Joyce Sommerfeldt Mr. and Mrs. Lance Unger Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Zangl Georgetown Cleaners Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Sondergard Adam and Katie Vande Slunt Mr. and Mrs. Harvey A. Zehren Chris Holmes and Christine Gilles Michael and Deb Sosinski Dr. and Mrs. Michael Vander Kooy Valentine and Deanna Zibung Gilles Frozen Custard Doug Sparks Mike and Missy Vander Sanden Terry Ziegelbauer Gino’s Italian Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Brian Spartz Mr. and Mrs. Scott Vercauteren Mr. and Mrs. Greg Zimmer The Goldsmith Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Spaude Pete and Katherine Vergos Ms. Courtney Zitlow Grande Cheese Company Graphic Design Marketing

32 THE LEDGE MAGAZINE Green Bay Packers Mr. and Mrs. David J. Mueller Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts $1-$499 Dr. and Mrs. David Haubenschild Nehring Limousine Service TLC Casuals Kaesy Craft Mr. and Mrs. Craig Herron Andrew Nett Dr. and Mrs. Grady Twohig Steve and Barb Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Hoffmann Mr. and Mrs. Jason Neubauer Tim and Merrie Twohig FloorQuest Holiday Automotive New Vision Signs & Decals Twohig Family Dentistry David and Diane Hass David and Sharon Holmes Nikabella Photography, LLC Urban Fuel Cafe’ Mr. Edward S. Huck Jr. Holy Family Congregation Jeffrey and Andrea Nuss Ms. Teresa H. Van Horn Kelly Johnson Home Beginnings Wendt’s On The Lake Van Horn Automotive John Kreul Bob and Lori Hornung Open Road Harley-Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wendt Kyle and Teresa Krueger Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Huempfner Partners by Design Whispering Springs Golf Club Louis and Jane Paynter Mr. and Mrs. Todd Huempfner Peebles Play and Stay David and Carrie Wiza Brent and Sue Schumacher Mr. and Mrs. Dean Jaber Philly’s on 4th Wood’s Floral & Gifts, Inc. Ziggy’s Mr. Michael Stormberg Mrs. Laura Jahns Zachary and Holly Pitz Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Zitlow Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wangler Amy Jarvis Quick and Smart Photography Mr. Brian Wilderman Joe’s Fox Hut, Inc. Radisson Hotel & FOUNDATION Lisa M. Ziller Joe and Sue Kemp Conference Center $10,000 and Above Tim and Rose Ahern K Krug Gentlemen Haircuts Red Cabin at Green Acres MEMORIALS Mrs. Claire G. Hutter Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kant Pat and Werner Reiher John Ahern Mr. and Mrs. James B. Simon Dottie and Jim Keenan Renaissance Carol Crowley John and Kathy (Doyle) Kelly Retlaw Hotel $5,000-$9,999 Virginia Curry Mr. John E. Ahern † Amy Kemp Road America Tom Huettl Kettle Moraine Electric Robyn Calvey Park Ridge Organics $2,500-$4,999 Jean Huiras Mrs. Claudia Huettl Mr. Andrew King Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza Lorraine Kraus Knights of Columbus Council 664 Rolling Meadows Golf Course $1,000-$2,499 Bernice Manowske Kurt and Jackie Konkol Roundy’s Supermarkets Mary Ann Austin Helen Maszk Mike and Stephanie Korb Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Rowe Baker Family Foundation Matthew Neal Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kristmann Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rusniaczek Sharon Hilbert Mary Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Krusick Sargento Foods, Inc. Holiday Automotive Catherine Nuss Kwik Trip Sartori Company John and Kathy (Doyle) Kelly Sr. Michaela O’Brien LaClare Farms Schreiner’s Restaurant, Inc. Joe and Sue Kemp Leora Salchert Ledgeview Lanes, Inc. Kelly Schwab Ms. Jeanne Kitz David M. Schmitz Mr. and Mrs. Brian Liethen Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schwartz David and JoAnn Klumpyan Roman D. Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lindborg Mr. and Mrs. Eric Serrano Mr. Kason Klumpyan Trent Schueffner Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loehr Sesso Bella Spa, Inc. William and Sarah Mauthe Frank Shea Shawn and Lisa Longley Michael and Lisa Shannon Jr. Todd and Tammy Sarauer Elroy Sippel Dave† and Mary Schmitz Silica For Your Home Mr. and Mrs. John M. Schuppe Robert and Nancy Staerzl Marian University Silica Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Marjorie Shea Robert Swanson Tony and Katie (Shannon) Mathos Starbucks Shore Club, LLC Mary M. Wagner Tim and Cathy Mathweg Stephanie’s Sweets Ms. Teresa H. Van Horn Roman Wettstein Mr. Christian and Dr. Catherine Sunny 97 & 96.1 TCX Mr. and Mrs. Justin A. Smith Derek D. Wieland Joann and Dan Wieland McGalloway Sunset on the Water CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Tom and Barb McGuire Sweet N Easy Events, LLC $500-$999 Joe Bird $1,0000 - $9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McKay Taco John’s Sharon Hilbert Mid States Aluminum Texture Salon Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Kauffman Dick and Sandy Skalitzky Foundation, Inc. The Bull at Pinehurst Farms Jeffrey and Andrea Nuss Fond du Lac Area Foundation - Mills Fleet Farm The Garten Factory Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nett Thomas & Marilyn Tobin Fund Milwaukee Brewers The Rock Stone & Christopher Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tack $1 - $250 Rev. John Mitchell Landscape Supply Dr. Ann M. Flood, Ph. D. Walt Tack Model Cleaners The Twisted Warrior Robert Jansen Mr. David T. Twohig Carl and Deb Helleberg Thomas Marlys and Dr. John Welsch and Mary Karrmann † Indicates donors who have passed. Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Lovelace John and Deborah Schingen

Thank you to our donors!

SMSA Chaplain, Fr. John LoCoco, stands with third grade students at this year’s All Saints Day Mass. THE LEDGE MAGAZINE 33 2018 - 2019 Foundation Report

FOUNDATION

INVEST TODAY. INSPIRE TOMORROW. The St. Mary’s Springs Academy Foundation is responsible for managing the System’s endowment funds - totaling nearly $6 million in assets. Total funds distributed to SMSA for all funds managed by the Foundation for use in the 2019-2020 academic year was $242,667.

What is an endowment fund? An endowment fund is a monetary investment in which the organization invests the principle (the investment) and uses the interest (the earnings) to fund areas of need. The organization cannot use the principle to fund needs, only the interest may be used. This makes endowment funds some of the most effective and far-reaching gifts as they last forever! Total Assets Allocated as of December 31, 2018 Have additional questions about the St. Mary’s Total AssetsSystem Allocated Operations as of Springs Academy Foundation? December 31, 2018 Visit www.smsacademy.org/foundation or contact Professional Development System Operations Katie Tank, Chief Development Officer, at 920-322-8011 Tuition Assistance or at [email protected]. Professional Development Tuition Assistance

SMSA Foundation Current Named Endowment Funds

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Doug Tighe Memorial Scholarship Fund Joseph G. & Anna Schubiger Scholarship Fund Barbara & John Lent Family Fund Dr. Ewald & Dorothy Pawsat Scholarship Joseph Van Horn Scholarship Fund Colwin/Klumpyan Faculty & Staff Enhancement Dr. Richard Haskett Scholarship Lorraine M. (Goebel) Wirth Memorial Roblee Family Fund Edmund & Margaret Phillips Scholarship Fund Scholarship Fund Elizabeth C. (Lotzer) & George W. Waehler Louis G. & Mary Zacherl Scholarship SYSTEM OPERATIONS Memorial Scholarship Luke R. Martin Scholarship James & Kathleen Simon Operational Fund Emily Jane Becker Scholarship Marlys & John Welsch Endowed Fund John J. O’Brien Memorial Fund Eunice Hogan Memorial Scholarship Mary Lou Smith Scholarship Fund Joseph G. & Anna Schubiger Estate Florian & Jane Koll Frazier Scholarship Fund Mary O’Rourke Memorial Scholarship Mary Lou Smith Estate Francis & Phyllis Baker Scholarship Fund Massick Family Scholarship Fund Mary Theresa (Hefter) Bleck Memorial Fund Frank & Mary Ann Austin Family Trust Matt McCullough Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Fund Matthew Rapp Scholarship TUITION ASSISTANCE Frank Nett Memorial Scholarship Fund Michael & Dolores Korb Memorial Fund Albert & Helen Zeleske Memorial Scholarship Fr. Pat Heppe Scholarship Fund Miles R. Phalen Memorial Scholarship Anonymous Fund Fr. Raymond Fox Memorial Scholarship Fund Nathan Overton Scholarship Arlene & William Nett Family Scholarship Fr. Vic Capriolo Memorial Scholarship Fund National Exchange Bank & Trust & American Bank Aschenbrenner Family Scholarship Gary & Janet Smith Scholarship Richard J. Kerch Memorial Scholarship August M. & Mildred K. Hilbert Scholarship Fund George & Claire Hutter Scholarship Fund Roger Korinek Scholarship Fund Barbara & John Lent Fund Gerald Simon Endowed Scholarship Rose Haensgen Memorial Scholarship Fund Birschbach Family Fund Gormican Family Scholarship Ruth & Cletus Schneider Scholarship Bob & Carol Hyland Fund Harriet Huber Valedictorian Scholarship Fund Schneider Family Charles & Dorothy Gnewuch Memorial Holy Family Congregation Scholarship Fund Sr. Deb Golias Scholarship Scholarship Fund Huettl Family Scholarship Sr. Evangeline Kodric Memorial Scholarship Fund Clarence & Elizabeth Rozek Family Scholarship Hutter Family Scholarship Sr. Michaela O’Brien Scholarship Fund C.S.A Scholarship Irene M. Sukawaty Steve & Kay Victor Fund Dale R. & Ruth Michels Family Scholarship James J. Sexton Scholarship Sylvester & Lucille Haensgen Scholarship Fund David & Mildred Tack Family Scholarship Fund James & Kathleen Simon Scholarship Fund The Father Gehl Scholarship Delores B. Ecker Memorial Scholarship J. F. Ahern Foundation Fund The Shea Family Derek Wieland Memorial Scholarship Fund Joe Bird Scholarship Fund The Sukawaty Family Scholarship Donald & Carol Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund John T. & Elizabeth Boyle Memorial Scholarship Tom & Doris Gilles Scholarship Fund Dorothy M. Guelig Scholarship Fund John & Susan Ahern Family Scholarship Vernon & Margaret Kuen Memorial Scholarship Dottie & Jim Keenan Family Scholarship Joseph Freund & Edwin Freund William J. Gores Memorial Scholarship Thank you Holy Family.

Holy Family Catholic Community provides St. Mary’s Springs Academy with an extremely generous annual donation, which supports the yearly operating expenses. Additionally, Holy Family’s priests preside over our weekly chapel Masses, provide reconciliation on campus, visit students in classrooms and much more!

Thank you Holy Family Catholic Community, for your investment in St. Mary’s Springs Academy!

THANK YOU TO OUR OTHER CONTRIBUTING PARISHES Students, staff and faculty gather at Holy Family for an Presentation of the Blessed Virgin - North Fond du Lac All-System Mass during homecoming week. St. Catherine of Siena - Ripon

Faith Learning Respect

Core values to learn, live and grow by.

In 2018, SMSA introduced a new set of System core values, Responsibility Leadership Community coined “The Ledger Way.” Our values are instilled in every nook and cranny of our campus, serving as a constant reminder of our call to live like Jesus. More importantly, we continue to seek ways to draw our values off of paper and community service work requirements, awards for students signage and into the thoughts, attitudes and actions of our going above and beyond their service hours, students now students, staff, and broader community. With this at heart, assisting in leading System service projects, athletic teams there has been a considerable amount of work to lay the being required to complete team community service projects foundation for new expectations of our students relative and more. The intentionality of our core values and the to community service. There is now an elevated focus on commitment to developing servant leaders, is truly what unites us as members of the Ledger community.

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May the miracle of the Christmas season fill you with the serenity of peace, the promise of hope, the warmth of love, and the comfort of faith.

We hope to see you at Christmas Mass at Holy Family. For a complete schedule of Mass times, please visit www.hffdl.org/mass