REGIS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL REPORT

2013 annual Report 2014 PROFILE

Enrollment At ouR six campuses totaled 851 Regis High School 238 Regis Middle School 167

Regis Catholic Schools Elementary Schools Immaculate Conception 222 St. James 92 St. Mary’s 132

Enrollment at our two child development Centers totaled 165 Regis Child Development Center 93 Genesis Child Development Center 72

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Dear Family and Friends of the Regis Catholic School System:

As our team works to launch our Annual Regis Fund Appeal, we take the time to reflect on how we are blessed by so many people that assist our community in fostering the legacy that was started by St. Patrick’s Parish in the late 1880’s. The vision and sacrifice of all of the parishioners throughout the decades has helped foster a high quality of instruction that our students receive today, along with promoting our values, and graduating productive members of society.

I can give you the glowing statistics of how our students compare to their peers from the Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, and the nation. The data is impressive, but we are more than just numbers on a report. Naturally we do more than just educate, we promote a higher moral living and perform community service by using the life of Jesus as an example. That being said, we do need your support as we look to continue our mission of a quality, faith based education for the students of Regis Catholic Schools.

Our campaign was successful last year, raising nearly $300,000.00 through the Annual Regis Fund and the Tuition Partnership Program. With these funds a number of improvements were made to our Child Development Centers, the three elementary schools, and of course the Regis campus. With the recent advances in technology our elementary schools needed to install wireless capability which was completed. Chromebooks are now in the hands of each of our middle schools students this school year. We have also updated the infrastructure of our buildings, from lockers at St. Mary’s, to an intercom system at St. James, and new look to our gymnasium and girl’s locker room at Regis. We currently have many more projects to update our buildings, invest in modern instructional resources, and most importantly enhance the salaries of our RCS teachers.

Finally, I would like to thank you for the continued support. We have many generous patrons who keep us in mind with donations, volunteering time, and keeping us in their prayers. All of us here at Regis Catholic Schools consider you partners in sharing our mission that maintaining a strong Catholic tradition is positive for our community.

In His Service;

Mark Gobler ‘73

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Academic Proficiency 97% of Regis students took the ACT Regis High Schools ACT compositE scores

2014 REGIS 24.3 STATE 22.2

2013 REGIS 25.0 STATE 22.1

2012 REGIS 23.0 STATE 22.1

2011 REGIS 24.6 STATE 22.1

24.3 2010 REGIS STATE 22.2

REGIS STATE

Academic Proficiency Elementary and Middle Schools test Scores Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) Total composite of all scores

Grade 2 2.6 RCS Students tested at a 2.6 grade level Grade 4 5.9 RCS Students tested at a 5.9 grade level Grade 6 7.9 RCS Students tested at a 7.9 grade level Grade 8 11.9 RCS Students tested at a 11.9 grade level

GradeS K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Financials

Revenue Net Tuition and Fees $3,028,854 Parish Support 1,567,667 Donations, Foundation, and Fundraising 893,270 Other-Net Food Service, Athletic, Scrip, Child Care 1,032,069 Total Revenue $6,521,860 Expenses Wages and Benefits $3,748,354 Educational and related activities 935,966 Building, Repairs, Utilities, Maintenance, Depreciation 607,307 Building Use Agreements 187,000 General Operational, In-Service, Fundraising 448,013 Debt and Interest Payments 157,046 Total Expenses $6,083,686

Net Profit (Loss) including payments to the Diocese* $438,174 *Includes the Neil McElroy Estate gift in the amount of $233,956.08 Revenue for the following projects was received in 2013-14, but expensed in 2014-15 Gym Renovation $67,630 St. Mary Lockers 19,150 St. James PA installation and computer lab renovations 24,358

Total $111,138

General Operational Debt 2.58% Building Use 7.36% Agreements Parish 3.07% Subsidy 24.04% Building & Utilities Wage & Other Tuition 9.98% 15.82% Benefits 46.44% Educational 61.61% & Related Activities 15.38% Development/ Fundraising 13.70%

REVENUE expenses

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Awards and recognition teacher of the year RCS FThankoundation you, award 2014 Non Sibi Award 2014 Recipient: Howard Campbell Regis Catholic Schools teacher recognizedHoward for Campbell, outstanding accomplishment in the classroom. The Latin phrase “Non Sibi” means “not for In the classroom these teachers have displayed one’s self alone.” The Non Sibi Award, excellent teaching techniques, creativity, initiatedin 1985 is given to one “who has willingness to go the extra mile, faith-filled, for allgiven outstanding your service to yearsRegis Catholic and are there to help the children learn. Schools either in the form of time, talent, or effort, or by financial contribution.” This 2014 Recipients: award is sponsored by the Regis Catholic ofSchools serving Foundation. the Patrick Straszkowski, Regis Child Development Center Shanna Donkers, Genesis Child Development Center Beth Borst, RCS Immaculate Conception Elementary Regis Family as Kelly Wirz, RCS St. James Elementary School Heather Mecikalski, RCS St. Mary’s Elementary School Mary Allen, Regis Middle School a teacher, John Cook, Regis High School Regis Hall of Fame Class 2014 advisor, coach,

The hall of fame recognizes distinguished alumni who, through their performance and mentor, and achievement in their chosen fields that brings honor and distinction to the history and culture of Regis High School and provide a positive role friend. We model to the current and future students attending Regis. 2014 Recipients: wish you Darin Blang, ‘87 Rob Gagnon, ‘77 Lindsay Tomasovich Lau, ‘99 well in your Terry Allen ‘67 Kim Hawn ‘96 Jay Mielke ‘97 retirement! Jeff Uelmen ‘97

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Awards and recognition fall sports report

More about John: The Boys CC Team had a record of 32-78 this season. The Girls CC team finished with a 98-11 record and placed first at the Cloverbelt Conference meet. The boys placed 12th at the WIAA Sectional meet Karen Warner Terry AllEn and the girls finished 3rd. Bryant Brenner High School: Regis ‘67 High School: Mondovi High School: Baldwin- College: UW Eau Claire College: UW Eau Claire Woodville Current Title: Regis High Current Title: Regis Head College: UW Eau Claire School Athletic Director Football Coach and high Current Title: Regis High More about Terry: Mr. Allen school math teacher School Spanish Teacher and is in his 39th year as the More about Bryant: Coach Cross Country Coach Regis High School Athletic Brenner is in his 7th year at More about Karen: Speaking Director and is in his 42nd Regis High School as the Spanish and running have year working for Regis Head Football Coach and always been passions of mine High School. He also Kaitlin Dierauer math teacher. Prior to his ever since high school. It has teaches Business Education. High School: Alma career at Regis he was the been a joy to be able to be College: UW Stout head football coach at part of the faculty at Regis as Current Title: Regis High Cassville HS. The Ramblers finished the regular season well as with the coaching staff School Art Teacher and with a 8-1 record. They are at Regis for cross country and Head Girls Golf Coach. heading to the WIAA track! I couldn’t ask for nicer, The girls golf team had four playoffs as a number 3 seed. more hardworking or dedicated first place finishes this athletes like the ones at Regis. season. The team placed 3rd Kyle Seyer in the WIAA Regional High School: Regis ‘10 Tournament and 5th in the College: UW Eau Claire WIAA Sectional Tournament. Current Title: Regis Head Tennis Coach More about Kyle: Coach Seyer is currently in his senior year at UWEC. Regis won the Jeff Walk WIAA Division 2 Sectional High School: Chi High and qualified for the team College: UW Eau Claire & Tim Jenneman state tournament for the fifth Manhattan School of Music Tim is a 1981 graduate of straight season. Regis lost in More about Jeff: Mr. Walk McDonell Central High School. Kendra Pagel the WIAA State Tournament conducts the Regis High He is currently in his sixth High School: Wausau West to Madison Edgewood 7-0. School Concert Band, College: UW Stout year as head coach of the Marching Band, Pep Band, Current Title: Regis McDonell-Regis Soccer team. Varsity Volleyball Coach & Jazz Band, and the music In 2007-2008 Tim guided the High School Guidance theory and history class. He team to a conference Counselor. also conducts the 6th grade championship and the WIAA More about Kendra: The Concert Band and the 7th and state tournament, finishing as Ramblers finished the 8th grade combined concert State Runner-Up in 2008 and regular season with a 13-10 Band and Jazz Band. He’s 2009 and back to a state record overall and 4-3 in been Director of Instrumental appearance in 2010. The the Cloverbelt Conference. John Snyder Music at Regis Middle and McDonnell/Regis co-op Regis lost in the WIAA High School: La Crosse Logan High School since 2007. The Soccer team finished the Regional Tournament to College: Viterbo University Regis ensembles’ have won Fall Creek 3-1. season 14-4-3 and were Current Title: Head Track & several prestigious awards, defeated 5-1 by Phillips in the Cross Country Coach, Social including the Eau Claire Jazz WIAA Regional Tournament. Studies Teacher Regis High Festival every year from School. 2008-2012.

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ALUMNI/CURRENT Ronald & Bobbi Farley Mathew & Michele Denial PARENTS/ PARENTS OF Frank & Helen Goodavish Bill & Julie Eklund ALUMNI/ FRIENDS/ Curley & Captola Golden Trust Eau Claire Marathon – Pat Toutant John & Julie Folstad BUSINESSES Drs. David Schifeling & Joan Hamblin Mary Lee Freeman & Deborah Raehl Louise Garvey Supporting Parish Drs. William & Vicki Hawn Jeffrey & Karen Geissler Dr. David & Mary Hehli Society Charles & Barbara Gitkin Thank you for making Catholic Dr. Anton & Mary Kidess In honor of Rick Lambrecht education affordable Gregory Kondrasuk Christopher & Carol Gorzek Immaculate Conception Parish Wells Fargo Foundation* Dr. Edward & Ann Hayes Eau Claire Michael & Brigitte Niedzwiecki James Hughes Newman Parish Dr. Bob & Deb Ridenour Bryan & Keron Kassing Eau Claire Dr. Robert & Amber Ridenour Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart of Jesus/St. Patrick Drs. Chris & Mary Tornehl John F. Kennedy Council #1257 Parish Eau Claire Kathy Kovell St. James the Greater Parish Principal’s Society Howard Ludwigson Eau Claire $2,500 - $4,999 Richard & Mary Lund St. Mary’s Parish Anonymous Marcus & Laurel McEllistrem Mellon Trust of New England Altoona Edward Carlson John & Nancy Mickelson St. Olaf Parish Mike & Saori Kappus RB Scott Co. Jeff & Sue Ellen Kowieski Eau Claire Trent Mobraaten John Manning & Catherine Leser Peter Myers & Paige Nankivil Bishop John Paul Fay Menard Dirk & Clara Nohre Founders Society Frank & Julie Manas Laurence & Ina Opheim $10,000 + John & Anna Sizer Dr. Jose Jr. & Zaida Ortiz Anonymous Intel Corporation Matching Gifts* Dr. James & Heidi Ottevaere Dr. Troy & Corinne Berg Dr. Patrick & Susan Shinners Daniel & Jane Pedersen Earl & Dawn Benning Noel & Diane Smith Dan & Peg Pichler Bill & Deb Bowe Dr. Arturo & Daniella Valverde Richard & Pelchie Rathke Jim & Linda Geraghty Regis HS Booster Club Dr. Todd & Tammie Hehli Benefactors Society Dr. James & Paula Rice Dr. Steve & Jill Kristo $1,000 - $2,499 John & Judy Rice Archer Daniels Midland Company* Rev. Henry Lee Trust Scott & Becky Alexander Donald & Karen Andre Emilio & Blythe Rinaldi Erich & Nicole Multhauf Anonymous Dr. Fadi & Samar Sabbagh David Wogernese Dr. Ricardo & Jeanne Bayola St. Joseph Church Rock Falls Dr. Timothy & Kelly Bischof Daniel & Heidi Schabert Benedictine Society Russ & Jean Ryan Steven & Jennifer Schlitz $5,000 - $9,999 Certified, Inc. Paul & Annie Schmidt Mark & Catherine Beckfield Lanny Collins Dr. Michael & Cheri Scobie Dr. Greg & Christy Brickner Northwestern Bank Christopher & Becky Seelen Dr. David & Mary Ciresi Richard & Jean Danen Mark & Cyndi Seyer David & Dr. Susan Cullinan AIG Matching Gifts* Krista Smith Scobie Family Tommy Davison Don & Laura Talley Eau Claire Community Foundation Davidson Health Services, LLC Bill & Mary Uelmen

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John & Vivian Vaudreuil Dr. Patrick Golden Herbert Jr. & Mary Ann Roleke John & Sara Vinopal Joseph A. Jr. & Christy Heil Darrin & Kristin Rubenzer John Wagner Anonymous Drew & Mary Ryberg In Memory of Ann Wagner Edward & Cynthia Hofacker Bob & Dr. Beth Salonek Hofacker Construction Services Leon & Jane Scheuermann RCS Foundation Society Kristen Hofacker Stephen & Judy Schilling $500 - $999 Xcel Energy* Mickey & Kelly Schofield Carl & Rhonda Holmquist Crown Imports* Tom & Judi Anibas In honor of Howard Campbell Peter & Randi Scobie Anibas Drywall Service Duane & Bernie Hull John & Mary Seyer Anonymous Fr. Al Sonnberger Anonymous Mason Shoe Co.* Dr. Charles & Becky Ihle Catherine Sykes Jim & Shannon Bauer Kyle & Roxanne Johnson In honor of Ann Walter, Virginia Bartch Wayne & Jim Sykes Bank of America General Mills* Donald & Nancy Jolliffe John Temple Roberta Bourget Roger & Theresa Jordan Joe & Becky Vaudreuil Tony & Tina Bourget Steph Karlstad Tom & Mary Vaudreuil Jeffrey & Julie Bowe Belinda A. Knochel Mark Willer Clifford & Joyce Bowman Kevin & Shelly Kosewski Robert Walter Lorne & Bonnie Brandl Charles & Susan Larson Patrick & Mary Branick Joel Lieffring Paul & Cynthia Breeggemann Patron’s Society Beckman Coulter Foundation Wells Fargo Foundations* $250 - $499 Laura Lonsdale Michael & Dee Ann Brescia Rebecca Anton John Bresina Pentair Foundation* Jerome & Sharon Bauer Jon & Allyson Loomis Kevin & Ann Brey Leonard Becker Raymond & Kathleen Lorenz Don & Lisa Byrne Shawn & Karen Bergeman Tom & Danica Lowry Dr. Scott & Mary Lou Cameron Todd & Jolene Brost James & Susan Maenner Dale & Jean Paul Carpentier Patricia Bunk Tim & Janet McCann Kenneth & LiLi Chilson Jeff & Katherine Cairns Larry & Jeanne McFarlane Dr. Troy Berg Jeff & Maria Carmela Scott & Elizabeth Milanowski Chippewa Valley Orthopedics and Louis Carpentier Michelle Matott-Leis Family Sports Medicine Clinic Charles & Brenda Catt In honor of Gary Matott Mike & Cheryl Corneiller Bruce Coequyt Ann Jackson-Mosing Dr. Rick & Amelia Daniels Dick & Vicki Coleman Jerald & Eileen Nelson Larry & Linda Dekan Principal Financial Group* Mike & Becky Newby Charles & Kathy Derouin Randy & Nancy DeMars Todd Nordlund Paul & Maureen Doughty Jack & Flo Derouin Indianhead Food Services DWD Enterprises of EC Gale & Joalle Dhein Kevin Klatt & Karen Norman Eau Claire Catholic Woman’s Club Dennis & Carol Djock Dr. Bradley & Dr. Teresa Paulsrud Dr. Robert Fink Margie Doyle Michael & Aimee Pernsteiner Arthur & Anna Fisher Dr. Robert & Phyllis Fabiny Adolph & Jane Pichler Kathleen Fisher Jim Fey Bill & Mary Ann Pozarski Patricia Fossum Student Transit Steve & Amy Rohrscheib Richard Gannon Phil & Barbara Fey David & Joan Roubal James & Gloria Ganther Hubert J. Fischer Scott & Jean Roers Mark & Sandy Gobler Jack & Audrey Flynn

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Mary Flynn Thomas Regez Mark Boyle Class of 1953 David & Mary Jo Reinders Jean Bridges Michael R. Flynn Mark & Lauri Rometti Duane & Kathryn Brandner Dennis & Arlene Forster Sam & Laura Rubenzer Mark & Carol Brogelman Leonardo & Anita Fugoso Henry & Margaret Savelkoul Allyn & Judith Allyn Brunet General Mills* PJ & Barbara Schaefer Richard & Cyndie Bush Dale & Rita Gillett Norman & Joan Schnagl Charles & Elizabeth Bye Dr. Ceasar & Deb Gonzaga Thomas & Michol Schofield Pat & Diane Callahan Anthony Goodavish Kenneth & Mary Schultz William Candell Morgan Stanley* Dr. Michael & Lorna Shea Michael & Helene Carroll Mary Hanson Dennis & Luanne Shea Dan & Peggy Carroll Neil & Kathy Haselwander Mark & Carole Skutley Joseph Carroll Anonymous Kathy Spletstoser Scott & Renee Cassidy Larry & Mary Hrubesh UBS Matching Gifts* James & Carolyn Charais David & Amanda Huber James & Janet Smith Mary Coleman Bill & Amy Jeatran Shelly Sutley-Volk Nathan & Barbara Collins James Johnson Ray & Julie Warner Fr. Robert Cook Jeffrey & Monica Kassing David and Susan Whooley Catherine Court Patrick & Beth Kassing Class of 1973 Prudential* Verizon Foundation* Kevin Crane Steven & Ann Kassing Regis Century Club Society Rod & Suzanne Dachel Matthew D. & Jean Jolliffe Kelleher $100 - $249 General Mills* Tim Kelly Edward & Carla Ahneman DeWayne & Margaret Derksen Kelly Heating & Electric, LLC Stan & Mary Andrews James Deignan Mickey & Judy Kjelstad Eugene & Connie Aumann Judith DeMars-Zettler Candice Koehn Larry Ausman Dave & Lynn Deneen Gerard & Rosalie Koehn Drs. Michael & Angela Axelrod Mike & Connie Dernbach Raymond & Christine Kondrasuk Jerry Baader Michael Devine Rev. Brian Konopa Tom & Jackie Bachmeier Michael Devney Richard Lecher David & Mary Badger Dorothy Dickoff George & Dolores Leser Bonnie Bakewell John Dietzler Loran Lessard & Rose Krumenauer Daniel Ballegeer Daniel & Theresa Doughty Joseph & Michele Lippert Donald & Nancy Ballegeer Richard & Katherine Duplessie Mark Ludwigson Steve Barney James & Marilyn Egan Joseph Mack James & Kathleen Bartl James J. Michael Egan Carol McCann Stephen & Arlene Behrndt Jim & Laurie Egan Dr. Monica McDonald Mary Bement David & Marie Eisenreich William C. Michels Paul & Diane Benish William Erickson Michael & Kris Miller Earl & Dawn Benning Dr. Leonard & Lillian Ezenagu Joe & Judy Mirr Marilyn Bergmann Victor Falkner George & Cassandra Moraveck Gerald & Jane Bergerson Michael & Barbara Fialkowski John & Ellen O’Connell Roger & Maryann Biesterveld Robert & Peg Finucan William & Dr. Pam Ogden Bill Blackburn Ronald & Donna Filter Doug & Paula Petit L&M Mail Service Bernadette Fisher James Pieterick August & Kristina Bleske John & Jean Fisher IBM Matching Gifts* Jerry & Barb Bloss Roger & Linda Frank Barbara Powell Richard & Laurel Boehm James & Carol Friday Patricia Radle James & Marilyn Boley John & Elizabeth Friday

10 *Matching Gifts JUly 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014

annual giving Honor roll

General Mills* Dr. William & Marian Klish Richard & Jean Pauser Reidar & Kathy Gabrielson Valerius & Julia Knobloch Bruce Pavelski Robert & Judy Gamache Beverly Knutson Paul & Julie Pedersen Robert & Anne Ganka Joseph Krause Charles & Jennifer Peters Ann Garvey Michael & Judith Krueger Dale & Karla Petersilka Sandra Giammona Jeffrey Krumenauer Benjamin Phipps & Jessica Bauer-Phipps Roger & Jeanne Giellis Patrick & Vicki La Velle Donald & Rita Pierce Steve & Kim Gillett Richard & Deb Lambrecht Sandra S. Pistulka Catherine Goebel Ryan & Michelle Leis David & Marlene Price Eugene Golden Darell & Renee Liming Duane & Mae Pulkrabek John & Diane Golden Verona Loechler Kevin & Marie Pulkrabek Daniel & Connie Goss Lone Star Sound Dr. Curtis & Caroline Reese Thomas & Penny Graham Michael & Tina Longsdorf Tony & Ann Reinders Marty & Mary Green Joe & Mary Lonsdale Regis Bridge Marathon Club Thomas & Marianna Greenlee Andrew Madson Mary Graham Reilly Jack & Patricia Hagman Elizabeth Maloney George & Trudie Reinbacher Bill Haugen Marko & Patricia Mato James & Janine Richgels Rose Hagmann Stephen & Mary Mayheu Steven Riesterer Emily Hehli John & Jean McCluskey Arthur Roach Steven Hehli Sean McDonnell Kevin & Jennifer Roach Joseph Sr & Gladys Heil Betty McInnis Kevin Roberge Bill Haugen James & Lynn McMahon Ken & Louise Rogers Richard & Rebecca Hawker Marjorie McManus Mary Rosolack Georgene Hearden Patrick McMullan & Dixie Klatt-McMullan Jerome & Lois Rottier Mark & Susan Heinlein Susan J. McQuillan Harold Rud Eugene & Betty Hellman Frank & Elizabeth Meier Tim & Connie Russell Kirby & Mary Hendee Larry & Dawn Menard John & Kristine Sackett Adam & Amanda Highman Lawrence Jr. & Robin Menard Jim & Marlene Safford Georgia Hill Mary Kay Meyer In Memory of Mary Slavik Dr. Nathan & Christine Hoekzema Barbara Michels Joseph & Krista Sam Chris & Katherine Hoffman Patrick & Susan Michels Theresa Schafter Ed & Jeanie Hogenson Dave & Angie Mickelson Patrick & Joanne Scheffler John C. Holdorf, Jr. David & Jean Mickelson Maryann Schigur Robert Hollern Louis & Barbara Miller Francis Schmaltz Steve & Susan Jacobs Mark & Mary Miller Al & Thelma Schmidt Donald & Deborah Johnson Scott & Theresa Milner Edward & Santina Schroeder Etta Johnson Myllin Misura Jack & Shelly Schulte Larry & Susan Johnson Neal Nelson Timothy & Linda Schultz Virginia Johnson Michael Nerbovig Henry & Rose Schulz Catherine “Cotsy” Jones Network for Good* Dean & Jolene Schwartz Dr. Steven & Mary Kapla Oakleaf Surgical Hospital Stan & Dr. Joanna Setla Ed & Mary Kassing James & Ruth O’Driscoll Mayo Foundation* James & Priscilla Kauffman Mary O’Keefee Kyle Seyer Richard & Audrey Keehn Principal Financial Group* Shawn Seyer Joseph & Tari Kennedy Anthony & Julie Olson D & R Sevenich Jin Ha Kim Richard & Carol Olson Michael Shea Owen H. Kittilstad Jim & Lynda Osborn Sharon Shipman

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Agnes Smieja-Larson In Memory of Mike Carroll Dean & Doris Heiman Carolyn A. Smith David & Hollace House Robert Smith Friends Society William & Kathleen Huber Teddy & Kelly Snider $50 - $99 Jerome Jacqus Reid & Holly Sollberger Michael Abel Patricia Johnson Virginia Sperry Sally Adams Virginia Johnson Charles & Debra Stanke In Memory of Sr. Ina Kay Kealey Diane St. Aubin Ann Kilkenny David & Karyn Steines Mike & Vi Ashbaugh In Memory of Mike Carroll Robert & Lois Stolp Roger & Doreen Bauer Mark & Mary Bodoh Stone William Jr. & Janet Bauer Joshua Koehn Wally Swoboda Gil & Linda Becker Donald & Kathryn Koss Shelly Sutley Volk Brian & Anne Bezanson Pam Kowitz Mrs. Robert Teske Doris Biermeier Jeffrey & Tara Kovacevich Jim & Mary Theisen Peter Brenner Pam Kowitz Mark & Angie Theisen Mark Brindle Lucas Lamadrid John & Rita Thibedeau Jim & Rita Bruckner Daniel & Lori Lavalle Mary Tomashek Mark & Roxy Campbell Gary Lokken Dr. Mark & Sue Tomasi Cory & Renee Carlson Gerald & Judith Luse Mayo Foundation* David & Linda Carlson Michael & Kathryn MacDonald Dr. Steven and Nina Toutant Margaret Casey Elizabeth Maloney Terry Uhrich Donald & Susan Marx Verizon Robert Chenier William & Karen McDonnell Mike Vinopal Dennis & Mary Clark Vinopal Law Office, LLC Scott & Janice Coenen Father William Menzel Patrick & Shelley Vinopal Jack & Linda Corey Donald & Patricia Metcalf Jeryl & Sherri Vonderheid Andy Court John & Margo Mettler Jack & Amy Wahl John & Jane DeRosa David Miller Dr. Karl & Jeanne Walter Lynn Thompto Dingmann James & Roselyn Miller Dr. William & La Vonne Walter John Drost Paul Mirr Dr. Michael & Sandra Walters Jeff & Jenny Dykes John & Pauline Morris Patrick & Trish Watkins F. Patrick Jr. & Ann Egan Mary Angela Mulligan Paul Watson Dennis & Mary Ferguson Nicholas Neher Richard & Muffett Weizenegger Patrick & Patricia Finnessy Joe & Anne Nezworski Rose Ann Welke Janice Flynn Virgene Oldenburg Bob & Paula Westberg David & Christine Ott Clayton & Barbara Wickham Mitch & Lori Flynn Dennis & Margaret Pichler Neil & Julie Williams Clifford & Leone Foss George & Vicki Wilson Joseph & Mary Giammona Jeffrey & Josephine Pierce Timothy & Stacy Wozney Elaine Goebel Charles & Margaret Price Thomas & Jeanne Young James & Marilyn Goldammer Prudential Foundation Wisconsin ENG Foundation* Jim & Jeanne Gottfredsen Julie Rauch Gregory & Linda Zeits Mary Reilly Graham Regis Bridge Club Richard & Judith Zillmann Thomas & Carol Grant Janeway Riley Charlene Zukaitis Daniel & Barbara Haag Jerrol & Connie Rindal Bruce & Susan Zwiefelhofer Jon Hagen John & Joellen Ring In Memory of Elizabeth McCaghy Eugene & Betty Halama Helen Ristau In Memory of John Kolb Gerald & Susan Hamill Margaret Robelia

12 *Matching Gifts Honor roll

Ed Rygiel Sally Black Bernard & Alice McSorley Jerome & Jean Sagstetter Rucker & Jean Sykes Burks Thomas & Diane Menard Agnes Schroer Michael & Sarah Chinander David & Barbara Meyer Robyn Schultz-Krogman Joseph & Lisa Ciulla Bob & Mary Miller Thomas & Joan Schwartz Robert & Judith Ciske Charles & Karleen Notham Joseph & Mary Schwebach Dennis & Mary Clark Mary Pederson Robert Seitz Jaenne Claridge Najia Perkins Thomas Shea Mary Coleman Kathy Pope Nancy Shermo Denton Robert & Margaret Derouin Michael & Virginia Price David & Linda Smiskey James Ellingson Janet Quinto Ray & Dona Spivey Elizabeth Fisher Kurt & Ann Radant Larry Squires Dale & Margaret Fose Rodney & Tasha Reckling Glenn & Judy St. Arnault Clifford & Leone Foss Roger & Darlene Regez Stephen & Jane Stein Scott & Jolene Frey Carol Rouillard Ryan & Nicole Steinmetz Michael & Helen Geroux Julius & Mary Schmaltz US Bank Foundation* Yvonne Gibbons Stacy Schroeder Joe Tashler & Karen Pinter-Taschler Dennis & Kari Gilroy Gregory & Jeanette Smith David & Barb Teslaw Martha Goodavish Patrick & Jodine Smith Adam & Allison Thorson Lanier & Laurie Gordon Harold & Shari Strand Liz Thorson Arthur & Pauline Hagmann Lewis Tarbox Brian & Rian Uelmen Georgianna Haller Brad Tarras Upland Distributing Arthur & Linda Hanold Tom & Barbara Tinker Jacob & Betty Vitek Tom & Deb Hanson Jane VanGordon Cyrus & Chandra Wagatsuma Peter & Karen Hanzel Glenn & Patricia Voss Johanna Warloski Julie Haugen Thomas C. Wittig Dr. Robert & Pat Weiler Kurt & Judy Hearth William Wolf Steve Werner Ken & Sharon Heilman Janet Zais Roma Witzig Linda Hoff Joseph & Karen Woodie Kimberly Hong Every effort has been made Darlene Yarrington Lt. Col. Michael & Ruth Hurley Ton & Jeanne Young Melissa Johnson to ensure that all information Richard Ziemann Richard & Nancy Kaner is accurate and up-to-date. Laurie Zukaitis Gordon & Marie Kelley We apologize in advance Robert Zurcher Mary A. Kirby Benjamin & Leah Koch for any omissions or errors. Rambler Society Marlene Larson Please contact us if we need $10 - $49 Dr. Lucas Lamadrid to update our database. James & Susan Adler Waldon & Mildred Latendresse Jonathan & Angela Alexander John Lenich Timothy & Julia Allen George L. Leser Thank You Daniel & Lynn Anderson Noble & Diane Lokken Stanley & Audree Ayres Daniel & Linda Marx FOr Your Jean Baker Brian & Lauren Mathiowetz Susan Gladen-Benike David & Terese McCall Support! Patrick Bennett David & Laura McCampbell William & Karen McDonnell 13 *Matching Gifts other Support

Walk For Virtues Regis Catholic Elementary Schools celebrated their annual Walk for Virtues on May 16 at the Indoor Sports Center. During the year, the elementary schools studied the virtues and culminated the instruction by soliciting pledges to walk three miles around the soccer fields on Hamilton Avenue outside of the Sport Center. After the walk, the students gathered for lunch, then played organized sports which built school community. The money generated from this annual fundraiser was used for items not budgeted in our elementary schools. Students, staff, parents, young siblings, and grandparents participated to enjoy the day celebrating our faith based education.

Memorial Gifts to Regis and The money generated from this annual the Regis Catholic Schools fundraiser was used for items not budgeted in Foundation our elementary schools such as hallway lockers, drinking fountains, art kiln, iPads, Support for Regis Catholic Schools and the apps, reading materials, etc. Regis Catholic Schools Foundation came from memorial gifts made to Regis this past year. Thank you for your support! Memorial gifts were made in memory of the following:

Neil McElroy Elizabeth McCaghy Carol Donahue John Kolb George (Mike) Carroll Mike Carroll Betty McCaghy Sister Ina Marian Culbert Mary Slavik Gordon Radle James Magadance John Giese Greg Goike Leo Miller David Leland Ann Walter Dick Newman Wayne Sykes Ann Wagner Jim Sykes Thomas Bye Gary Matott

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Regis Charity Auction The annual Regis Charity Auction was held on September 26, 2014 at the Floridian Garden. The auction featured hors de vours, live and silent auctions, raffles and socializing. Over $70,000 was raised to benefit Regis Catholic School System thanks to the support of our many sponsors, donors, attendees and volunteers. Proceeds are used to support the Regis Catholic Schools tuition assistance program. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the auction a success again this year!

Mary Behling Ben & Leah Koch Micon Cinema Lake Hallie Golf Course Jack Fey / Fey Investment & Paulsrud Chiropractic Grizzlys Gordy’s County Market Planning / United Planners Deb Annen Northwoods Brew Pub Sacred Heart Hospital Shelly Sutley St. James School Staff Lanny Collins/Sawdust City Merrick Plastic Surgery UWEC Farrell Equipment Duane & Joan Dingmann Clint & Merrick Farley Forster Group Laskers Jewlers Tin Can Alley & More / Mary Dachel Christman Dental Eau Claire Children’s Theater UWEC Men’s Basketball Team Three Bears Lodge That’s My Pan Stoney Creek RV Resort Friends of Regis Xcel Energy Bill Petefish Ken & Stephanie Finn Erv Smith Services Darrin Schober/Optimum Therapies Bill & Mary Uelmen San Souci IC 2nd Grade Classes - Beth Borst & Class of 2014 Sakura Spa Token Jewelry Sara Pautz Jellystone Park Markquart Motors Bernie Hull Kyle Seyer / RHS Tennis Coach Regis & Genesis Child Development Bravo Salon Darell & Renee Liming Melissa Baird Locke Center Staff Steve & Dr. Roxanne Wallace John & Lisa Ausman Scheels Barbara Palmerton Calista Salon Sarah Ostrowski Huebsch Services Infinity Beverages Wine & Distillery Sharp Photo Bryant Brenner/ RHS Football Coach Toppers Pizza IC Home & School Bill & Julie Eklund C&N Manufacturing Tom & Nan Falbo Emilio & Blythe Rinadli Eau Claire Country Club Jim & Jane Gobler Eric & Heidi Biesterveld Chilson Automotive Group Derek & Stephanie Gentry George & Dorean Gobler Terri Hernandez Mega Co-op Chuck & Jenny Schafer Regis Booster Club Jenny Dykes Pepsi Co Paul Canfield, REMAX Affliiates The Plaza Traci Hartman, Pink Toenails Park Ridge Distributing Inc. Farrell Equiptment Andy Niese - RHS Baseball Photography Floors & More John ‘81 & Gwen Saxe Robyn Schultz-Krogman Bill Candell Mike ‘78 & Cheryl ‘79 Corneiller Mike & Cathy Huettl Al Weix Elizabeth Milanowski Eau Claire YMCA Mega Charities Jan Stark Lake Hallie Golf Course Ken Van Es Tom ‘80 Anibas, Tim Schultz, & Metropolis Resort Billy Wampler Kristo Orthodontics Larry Chirstenson Chippewa Valley Restaurant Nestle Steve & Jill Kristo AGEM Company Ferguson’s Chippewa Valley Sporting Goods Wipfli Rick Lambrecht Drs Michael & Angela Axelrod Bill Uelmen - RHS Boys Basketball Robert W. Baird Robert W. Baird Karen Veith Kendra Pagel - RHS Girls Volleyball Gerard & Rosalie Koehn Ron Farley Elda Hanson St Marys School Rick Lambrecht Toby & Dr. Beth Salonek James Hanke/Xcel Energy Hoeft Family Tom ‘80 & Judy Anibas Jerry & Bonnie Olson Richard Butler Twisted Pantry Anibas Drywall Birch Street Mopeds Stucky Chiropractic Center Pat & Diane Callahan Art Fisher ‘62 Seeman Tax & Financial LLC Liz Scott Eau Claire Express Avalon Floral St. Joseph’s Hospital Caradori Pottery Kathryn Nulk Gregg Rudd & Sandy O’Connell John ‘58 & Fay Menard Chippewa Valley Theater Guild Rainmaster Mark & Mary Stone Rick & Amelia Daniels State Farm Insurance / Ryan & Briannon Cypher Fr. Don Meuret Gunnar Hagen & Mary Rufledt Gayle Flaig Cold Stone “Muldoon’s Mens Wear EC Kiwanis Club Early Risers John & Lisa Ausman, Deb Annen + Fired Up Pizza John Muldoon ‘70” Chris & Carol Gorzek Cherry Berry Bug Eyed Betty’s Badger Liquor Ron & Bobbi Farley Wild Ridge Golf Course Foster Cheese Haus Ryan & Charly Kostka Earl & Dawn Benning Mill Run Golf Course Picture This Mainstream Boutique Thomas & Michol Schofield Eric’s Diamonds Emily Jaquish Drs. Chris & Mary Tornehl David & Elizabeth Hellman Sue & Dave Cullinan Mari Pietz “MXC Imaging Beatrice Butler-Hancock Mary Donnellan Riverside Bike & Skate Jim & Linda Geraghty” Mary McManus Curt Manufacturing Spring Street Sports “Northpoint RV Golds Gym Studio 22 Paul ‘84 & Maureen Doughty”

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John and Jean (Rodel) Fisher both they need support from alumni like themselves graduated from Regis High School, John in 1973 and you and from friends who support Catholic and Jean in 1974. Jean was on the organizational education. “We ask for your support and want committee for the Class of 1974’s, 40th Class you to know that when you receive the annual Reunion this past summer. John and Jean Regis Fund letter asking for a gift to the Regis married in 1974 and remained in the Eau Claire Catholic School Foundation, that you do your area. John works as an insurance agent with the part to give back to a place that helped you get John Fisher Insurance Agency in Eau Claire. Jean your start in life.” What better way to say “thank worked for 25 years with LOGICARE Corporation you” then to give a gift to support the students and is now working on a start-up business. of Regis High School today.

This year John and Jean Fisher are the co-chairs Thank you to those who have already contributed of the annual Regis Fund. The Regis Fund is the to the 2014-15 annual Regis Fund. If you have not annual giving program for our students to help made a gift yet, please consider doing so to with curriculum needs, materials, and programs support our current students at Regis. Enclosed in for our students that we are unable to fund this newsletter is a Regis Fund Gift Form. through other revenue sources. “We are very honored to John and Jean agreed to be the co-chairs this be co-chairs and very proud year which was no surprise because of their long history with Regis and the Catholic schools of of our families allegiance to Eau Claire which they attended. Both of John’s Catholic education and parents Jerry ‘48 and Beth ‘51 (Scheffler) Regis High School.” Fisher also graduated from Regis (St. Patrick’s). All of John’s siblings also graduated from Regis, Janet (Erickson) ‘ 70, Greg ‘72, Jerry ‘75, Mark ‘78, and Tim ‘81. The same holds true for Jean, both her sisters Diana ‘68 and Brenda ’76 and her brother Tom ’70 all graduated from Regis as well. “We are very honored to be co-chairs and very proud of our families allegiance to Catholic education and Regis High School.”

John and Jean are members of Sacred Heart/St. Patrick’s Parish and both of their adult children graduated from Regis High School, Andy ’93 and Katie ’96. Andy Fisher still holds the all-time Eau Claire city scoring record in basketball for most points scored with 1,786.

As alumni, both John and Jean realize that for Regis High School to continue to move forward

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$233,956.08Regis Receives Estate Gift from Neil McElroy ’74 Regis Catholic Schools received an estate gift from Neil McElroy Class of 1974. Neil received his BS degree from the University of Wisconsin and his PhD from the University of Minnesota. Neil worked as a Radiologist, Pharmacologist and Anesthesiologist.

Neil established an endowed scholarship for a Regis High School student that is interested in pursuing a Regis High School Catholic education and has “scholastic potential”. The annual scholarship is the John and Patricia McElroy and Neil McElroy Scholarship named after his parents. Neil credited Sister Maxine for his success at Regis and professionally.

The Estate Gift from Neil McElroy amounted to $233,956.08 to Regis when he passed on January 19, 2013. Neil also named Sacred Heart/St. Patrick’s Parish in his will as well.

Neil McElroy will be included in the new Regis Legacy Society that recognizes those generous donors whose legacy will live on through their planned gifts to the Regis Catholic Schools Foundation. Estate Gifts will help to ensure current and future generations a quality Regis Catholic Schools education. The “Regis Legacy Wall” is located in the Regis building and the names of the estate donors will be listed on a plaque on the wall. Neil McElroy ‘74

WRhEGIatS LEGA CwY SOillCIETY W ALLyour legacy be? Be a Charter Member to the Regis Catholic Schools Foundation “Regis Legacy Wall” in the Regis building. This wall will have a plaque that will list all the past estate gifts made to Regis and all future estate gifts to Regis. The “Regis Legacy Wall” will be in appreciation of those generous donors whose legacy will live on through their planned gifts to the Regis Catholic Schools Foundation, which will help ensure current and future generations an excellent Regis High School education.

There are a number of ways to remember Regis through the Regis Catholic Schools Foundation in your estate plan. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that allows you to enjoy all the benefits afforded by the US Tax Code when making gifts to Regis.

The most common and simple way to include the RCS Foundation in your last wishes is to include a bequest in your will or trust. There is an unlimited estate tax deduction for amounts left to charity. Including the RCS Foundation in your estate plan may substantially decrease the taxes owed. To be a Charter Member of the Regis Legacy Society – go to the Regis Web Page – RCS Foundation and click on the Planned Giving Membership Form. Fill out the form which basically states your named the RCS Foundation in your will and return it to the Regis Catholic Schools Foundation, 2728 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Please make your will or trust out to the Regis Catholic Schools Foundation. If you have any questions, contact Bill Uelmen the RCS Advancement Director at 715-830-2273 or [email protected].

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SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION Rev. Don Meuret Pastoral Dean for RCS Mark Gobler System President Denise Boos Controller Bill Uelmen Advancement Director Meghan Kulig Communications Director Teresa Johnson Enrollment & Tuition Coordinator Paul Pedersen Principal, Regis Middle & Education Commission High Schools Back Row: Teresa Johnson, Mark Gobler, Eric Nelson Patty Usher, Barb Haag, Father Alan Guanella, Dean of Students, Regis High School Reid Solberger, Mark Seyer, Father Don Meuret Front Row: Father Felix Tigoy, Renee Cassidy, Kayla Bahnub Becky Alexander, Val Knobloch, Paul Pederson, Dean of Students, Regis Middle School Meghan Kulig Renee Cassidy Missing: Principal, Immaculate Conception Fr. George Thayikuzhithottu Elementary School Patricia Lange Fr. Tom Krieg Kelly Mechelke Fr. David Olson, Principal, St. James & St. Mary’s Elementary Fr. Derek Sakowski Schools and Curriculum Coordinator Kelly Mechelke John Cook Gayle Flaig Technology Coordinator Denise Boos AdvancEd Accredited 2014 FOUNDATION BOARD This past year Regis Catholic Schools Dr. Todd Hehli, Chair completed and met all the standards and is Dr. Rick Daniels, Vice Chair fully accredited by AdvancEd grades K-12. Dr. Rob Ridenour, Secretary AdvancEd is the largest school accreditation Earl Benning, Treasurer agency in the world. Continued acceptance Mark Beckfield as a member school requires a working plan Ron Farley for continuous school improvement. John Folstad Teachers and specialist are certified by Mona Mathews the La Crosse Diocese to teach Religion and Dr. Andrew Pankratz are state licensed educators with John Sackett either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees. Mark Seyer

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ALUMNI UPDATES Memoriam: Raymond Selz ‘39 St. Patrick’s Mike Kappus ’68 was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame Dorothy Gilchrist Backstrom ‘41 St. Patrick’s on May 7, 2014. Mike is the owner of the Rosebud Agency Jeanne Lund Walter ‘41 St. Patrick’s which provides bookings of musical entertainers located in San Francisco, CA. Leo Miller ‘48 St. Patrick’s Bonnie Jacobs Hembrook ‘49 St. Patrick’s Joe Niese ’95 is in the process of publishing a book, The Robert Donaldson ‘51 St. Patrick’s Andy Pafko Story. Pafko was originally from Boyceville, Marlene Benedict McMillan ‘51 St. Patrick’s Wisconsin and went on to play professional baseball for Jerome Miller ‘51 St. Patrick’s the Cubs, Dodgers and Braves in the 1940’s and 50’s. The Donna Soley Nowak ‘51 St. Patrick’s book is due out in February. Contact Joe Niese if you are Dennis O’Melia ‘51 St. Patrick’s interested in helping with his book project. Jerome Samuelson ‘51 St. Patrick’s CSC Donna (Sagstetter) Guedea ‘99 has reached the rank Judith DeMars Zettler ‘53 of E7 in the United States Navy. She is now a Chief Petty Jane Nelson Eichorst ‘55 Officer. Donna is stationed at the Naval Air Station Richard Newman ‘56 Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, WA. Thomas Bye ‘57 Steven Nix ‘57 Liz Thorson ’03 has been named the Director of Regional Julie Hughes Skifstad ‘59 Development, Chicago at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Liz is a graduate of Marquette University. David Leland ‘60 Patricia Anne Blakeley Roder ‘63 Nick Stanke ’12 is the starting tightend for the University James Magadance ‘69 of Sioux Falls. He has started every game for USF and is Sharon Skutley Birch ‘69 averging 10.6 yards per catch. Gregary Goike ‘72

Friends: Cheri Uelmen parent of Regis Alumni Jeff ’97 and Brian ’02 was also a former Regis Dance Team Coach and Regis Volleyball Team Conditioning Coach.

Ann Wagner parent of Regis alumni and was the longtime administrative assistant for Fr. Klink at Immaculate Conception parish.

O gentelest heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls, have mercy on the soul of thy departed servant. Megan (Flynn) Krause ’06 & Bill Krause ’06 Be not severe in Thy judgement but let some were married September 20th at St. Olaf drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the Parish in Eau Claire. Megan works for Wipfli devouring flames, and do Thou O Merciful LLP in Milwaukee. Bill is in his last year of Saviour, send Thy Angels to conduct Thy medical school in Milwaukee at the departed servants to a place of refreshment, Medical College of Wisconsin. light and peace. Amen. All are Regis graduates Merciful Jesus grant eternal rest. in the photo.

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Regis Catholic Schools Contact Information

Regis Immaculate Conception Regis Child High School Elementary Development Center 2100 Fenwick Ave. 1703 Sherwin Ave. 2114 Fenwick Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701 Eau Claire, WI 54701 Eau Claire, WI (715) 830-2271 (715) 830-2276 (715) 830-2274

Regis St. Mary’s Genesis Child Middle School Elementary Development Center 2100 Fenwick Ave. 1828 Lynn Ave 418 N Dewey St Eau Claire, WI 54701 Altoona, WI 54701 Eau Claire, WI (715) 830-2272 (715) 830-2278 (715) 830-2275

St. James Elementary 2502 11th St. Eau Claire, WI 54703 (715) 830-2277

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