THE DECEMBER 2016

A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF GIBBONS HALL, ST. AUGUSTINE, MSGR. O’BRIEN & HACKETT CATHOLIC PREP

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

THE IRISH PRIDE 2015-2016 | 1 DEAR HACKETT COMMUNITY, The 2016-17 school year is off to another great start, thanks in large part to the many prayers from our parents, students, staff, parishioners, and alumni. The continued support offered by our generous alumni and donors has continued to provide stability and growth to Hackett Catholic Prep. Hackett students are, once again, achieving great success in and out of the classroom. The Class of 2016 had a 100% graduation rate with 99% of them continuing on to college. Their average ACT score of 24.8 was the highest we have seen in many years, and was well above the state and county averages. As we say goodbye to the Class of 2016 we welcome the Class of 2020, as well as five new families FATHER JAMES ADAMS with students in upper grades and a host of international students, to the Hackett family. Thanks to your dedication and prayers, we have seen an increase in our student In May of 2016, the Diocese of Kalamazoo announced that our population this current school year. chaplain of five years, Father James Adams, would have a new As many of you know, last year was a banner year for assignment: to be the full-time chaplain for Hackett Catholic Prep. our athletic program, and that has carried over to the beginning of this year. See page 11 for Spring 2016 team accomplishments, and stay tuned for more exciting Irish Athletics highlights in the next edition! With this new assignment, Father Adams has been able program, called YDisciple, whose purpose is to bring Last spring, we were greatly blessed to learn that Father to build on his ministry at Hackett. As chaplain, he is teenagers and parents together with the ultimate goal of James Adams has been re-assigned to Hackett as our now responsible for the faith formation of students and staff, deepening their faith lives and leading them to discipleship. and provides for the sacramental needs of the school full-time chaplain. This assignment allows Father to be in Upperclassmen will work closely with Father Adams to community. In addition to the All School Mass celebrated the school and support our students more regularly. We prepare for their Capstone project: an individual research weekly, students and families are now able to attend are deeply grateful to Bishop Bradley for keeping Father paper and presentation on a theological topic. All seniors morning Mass before school twice a week and each class Adams here at the heart of our Hackett community. complete a Capstone project as a requirement to graduate, gathers for a special class Mass in the chapel to start and are eligible to compete for the St. Thomas More There are so many wonderful things that are happening at the school year. Father is available for the sacrament of Scholarship awarded by the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Hackett Catholic Prep. I am proud and blessed to be the reconciliation and to speak with students individually. principal of this great school. We are grateful for all the gifts In addition to all this, you will frequently see Father Adams given to our students and their families. Your generosity Since 2013, students, parents, and alumni have traveled to Rome for an annual pilgrimage guided by Father Adams — at sports games, plays, and concerts, visiting tables in the and thoughtfulness truly express your dedication to a cafeteria, and catching up with students in the hallway. quality Catholic education. Please continue to pray for our see page four to learn more about their travels and read the reflections of this summer’s pilgrims. His role in the lives of Hackett students doesn’t end at school, and know of our frequent prayers for you. graduation, either — Father will make weekend trips to In the Peace of Christ, To aid the spiritual growth of our students and families, visit young alumni on their college campuses, blessing Father Adams has implemented two new programs this dorm rooms and going out for pizza. year. He has been meeting with all new families in order to listen to their needs and to learn how we can help foster We are grateful for Father Adams’ presence in the Hackett spiritual growth between home and school. Additionally, community, and look forward to seeing his work continue Hackett is in the early stages of implementing a national to bear fruit. Brian Kosmerick, Principal

2 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 3 Rome was busier than usual, this year, due to the “When we attended the Papal audience, everyone around Jubilee celebration. “Despite the longer lines and some us was speaking a different language, but we were all united HACKETT STUDENTS & ALUMNI TOUR inconveniences, the graces the Lord gave us were in the intense joy and excitement that the Pope’s presence abundant,” said Father Adams, who also serves as parochial evoked,” said senior Hope Baldwin. vicar at St. Monica Catholic Church. The students also passed through the Holy Doors — twin During their tour, the pilgrims heard the Pope’s weekly portals leading to St. Peter’s Basilica that were specially “THE ETERNAL CITY” address. They also visited historical and religious sites decorated and blessed by Pope Francis when the Year including St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican of Mercy began. Special graces are thought to be given Museum, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Colosseum, to those who spiritually prepare themselves and pass BY KATHERINE DOUD the Catacombs, and the village of Assisi, the birthplace of through the doors. At the Pope’s request, cathedrals across St. Francis of Assisi, for whom our current Pope is named. the world — including Kalamazoo’s own St. Augustine BOARDING A PLANE FOR ROME, this summer, over The group found one of the most meaningful experiences Cathedral — created their own Holy Doors, so that those a dozen Hackett students and CSGK graduates carried the was climbing the Holy Stairs on their knees. These marble unable to travel to Rome could experience the graces of this usual touring paraphernalia — backpacks, cell phones, stairs — known as the Sancta Sanctorum — lead to the extraordinary year. ear buds. As they crossed the tarmac and climbed the chamber where Pilate condemned Jesus to death. The Jubilee Year officially ended on the Feast of Christ the aluminum airstairs, however, they also carried some King, on Nov. 20. The excitement generated by this year’s “invisible luggage” — the prayers of family and friends, and “It was truly humbling to be on the stairs Jesus Hackett trek, however, has encouraged 44 pilgrims to sign the deepest yearnings of their own souls, says Father James walked up to meet Pilate,” said Quinn Epkey, up for the summer 2017 tour. Adams, the Hackett chaplain who led this CSGK group on a Hackett senior. “It was an amazing spiritual a ten-day pilgrimage to Rome, over summer vacation. This turnout “is without a doubt due to the Hackett experience to be able, in a very small way, to students coming back and sharing their experiences with The group included 22 Hackett students and 11 chaperones, share in the suffering of Christ.” other students, other parents,” said Kelli Rider, who four of whom are graduates of our CSGK system: Kelli Although the stairs are now covered in wood to protect has served as a chaperone on all four of the Rome tours Rider ’82, Austin Elluru ’12, Krista Reits ’11 and Jennifer sponsored by Hackett since 2013. “Our kids come back Bodway ’95. the marble, and there is the option to walk up the incline, all of the Hackett students and their chaperones made the with a three dimensional experience of all they’ve studied,” Once landing in “The Eternal City,” the Hackett group journey on their knees, and were clearly moved by the said Rider. “To visit the cell where saints Peter and Paul became part of an estimated 10 million tourists expected experience. were chained, for example, makes their studies hit home. to visit Rome, this year, after Pope Francis declared 2016 Their faith becomes very real, very tangible…and it impacts as an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. In the Catholic “On the Holy Stairs, I truly found God again,” said Hackett them tremendously.” church, Holy Years are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 senior Lauryn Thompson. “It was humbling to be able to give back by suffering for the Lord.” Senior Hunter Taplin concurs, saying: “This trip was a years. The last was in 2000. Pope Francis called the faithful great opportunity for me to totally focus on my faith and to Rome this year, in order to assuage a world populace The students were also fascinated by the crowds of my relationship with God. I am so thankful for these more in need of God’s mercy than perhaps any other time pilgrims from around the world who surrounded them memories. I’ll have them for the rest of my life.” in world history. on their travels. “We have to put mercy before judgment,” the Pope said at the opening of the Jubilee Year last December. “We have to absorb the message that God always forgives us. {It is my hope that this Holy Year of Mercy} will give comfort to every man and every woman of our time.” Comfort is precisely what these pilgrims found. “The entire pilgrimage was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Maggie Wilson, a senior at Hackett this year. “This trip was truly a blessing.” “I felt grateful for just having time, each day, to pray,” said Emily Burhans, also a Hackett senior. “At home, it’s extremely easy to forget the importance of prayer, due to the non-stop craziness of life.”

4 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 5 LEGACY FAMILY GOES “ON SAFARI” TO SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

AlanWhen and Alan Colleen and Colleen Schmidtendorff (O’Connor) conservationistTheir guide was Hendrik conservationist Botha, a and12th wentSchmidtendorff to the 2015 attendedShamrock the Auction 2015 professionalgeneration hunter hunter and Hendrik farmer, Botha, who a onShamrock a whim: Auction, simply to they support never 12thtraveled generation to Michigan South in African advance farmer, of the theimagined Catholic they Schools would of come Greater home with whotrip to even prepare traveled the tofoursome Michigan for in their Kalamazoo.a trip for a South African safari. advanceAfrican adventure.of the Schmidtendorffs’ trip They“When never the auctioneer imagined they’dhollered come ‘Gone!’ Althoughto prepare Alan them and for Arlentheir African — both homeand we the realized winners we of had an theAfrican highest Safari. seasonedjourney. hunters — were entranced “Whenbid, not we only realized were we we surprised were the but a Whenby the safarithe Schmidtendorffs aspect of the trip, landed Colleen in highestlittle stunned,” bidders, laughs we sat Colleen. there numb,” “But Southsaid everyone Africa in in late their September, party came they laughsthose feelings Colleen. were “I think soon wereplaced stayed that werehome whisked changed from spiritually, the airport emotionally to the waywith forexcitement about a year.” as we anticipated Matwetweand physically Safari by Camp, this ten-day located glimpse in the all that would unfold over the next Limpopointo a culture Province and landscape two-and-a-half so That numbness wore off quickly, year preparing for an unfathomable hoursdifferent outside from of our Johannesburg. own. adventure!”however, as the Schmidtendorffs landed in South Africa in late “Safari“Our adventure in Swahili started means early‘journey,’” the Colleen, a 1979 graduate of Msgr. nextColleen morning says. “And before that’s sunrise. truly Within what September and were whisked into asked him to be sure they could attend Mass on their At night, Hendrik and his wife, Annie, would cook for the John R. Hackett, is part of a sprawling thehappened first half to us.hour, We wewent saw on so a journeymany Land Rovers that ferried them to the Sunday in South Africa. couples around a fire pit. During the heat of the day they Legacy family that is still deeply amazingtoo big for animals words.” in their natural Matwetwe Safari Lodge, located in the Limpopo Province, Church in the village of Groblersdal, 25 miles away. To wouldsightings swim of a in remarkable a pool, with variety Cape of Buffalo animals, munching dinners weregrass connected to the Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo. habitat!” exclaimed Colleen. She filled an entire page of her True to his word, Hendrik got them to St. Henry’s Church, two-and-a-half hours outside of Johannesburg. This amazing travel package was offered to the Shamrock their dismay, they arrived to discover that the priest was notcooked 15 feet around away. a Thefire pit.nights, The said group Colleen, shared werestories unearthly. and gazed Colleen’s mother, four siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews journal with the many animals they saw: monkeys, giraffes a 45-minute drive from the lodge. To their dismay, “Huge rhinos ran alongside the car — a little too close for Auction Committee by longtime CSGK supporters whose not on hand to say Mass. Due to a shortage of priests, Brightin awe stars.at the Andbeauty a full of God’smoon creation shining asthrough the sun the set branches and and three children, Bridget ’97, Connor ’07, and Morgan ’09, (18 of them at one time around a watering hole), zebras, however, the priest was not on hand to say Mass. He covers comfort,” Colleen said. “I felt like I was in Jurassic Park.” children have been educated in CSGK schools. he alone is responsible for 17 parishes in the Limpopo ofthe the night spare, sky African filled withtrees. stars. The foursome came to share are all Hackett graduates, and her grandson, Robert warthogs, wildebeest, ostrich, impala, eland, kudu (known 17 churches in that province, and he had been called away province and had been called away to another parish that a deep and profound appreciation for this ten-day glimpse ColleenVanDam, filled currently an entire attends page St. of Augustine her journal Cathedral with the School.types of inColleen, Africa whoas ‘the graduated gray ghost’), from a Hackett variety ofin birds1979 as– “and, Colleen to another parish that morning. The Schmidtdendoffs are extremely grateful to the Botha morning. It was a poignant reminder for the couple of how into a culture and landscape so different from their own. animals they saw, including giraffes, warthogs, wildebeest, O’Connor, is part of a sprawling CSGK Legacy family family for making this possible. They are doubly thankful As the safari was designed for four people, the thankfully, only the tracks of a venomous Black Mamba,” fortunate“At first, Ithey was aredisappointed,” to live in a strongsaid Colleen. Catholic But community she and Alan in that also includes her mother, her siblings and her three thatThe thisSchmidtendorffs trip that was “too are bigextremely for words” grateful also helpedto the Botha vultures, zebra, ostrich, impala, kudu (known in Africa as Colleen laughed. theirwent homeback to Diocese the lodge of Kalamazoo.and “this is where we celebrated Schmidtendorffs were accompanied by Alan’s brother, further the cause of the Catholic schools that have been “gray ghosts”) — “and, gratefully, only the tracks of a Black children: Bridget ‘97, Connor ‘07 and Morgan ‘09. Her Mass,” she said, pointing to a picture on her cell phone. family and to the Shamrock Auction donor who not only Arden and his wife, Carol. Alan and Arden, both seasoned It was important to the Schmidtendorffs that they attend Hendrik and his wife, Annie, graciously opened their such a strong part of their family. Mamba,” Colleen laughed. grandson, Robert, is currently a CSGK student. The couple read the Mass readings and said the Divine made their trip possible, but made it a way to support the hunters, shared a boyhood dream that one day they might Mass on their Sunday in Africa, and Hendrik assured them home to the Schmidtendorffs, making them feel welcome Catholic schools that have been such a strong defining part Since the safari was designed for four people, the One of the highlights of the trip, says Colleen, actually Mercy Prayer seated at a small, metal table overlooking the experience an African hunt together. that he would get them to Mass at St. Henry’s Catholic and comfortable. After each amazing day on safari, with “ofWe their were family. doubly blessed,” said Colleen. Schmidtendorffs were accompanied by Alan’s brother, happened by accident. When Hendrik traveled to Michigan magnificent African veldt. It’s a spiritual experience they’ll Arlen and his wife, Carol. Their guide was South African to work out the details of the Safari last February, Colleen never forget, Colleen said. “And doubly thankful.”

6 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 7 CLASS OF 2016 TOP SCHOLARS CLASS OF 2016 AT-A-GLANCE

99% ARE CONTINUING COLLEGE MATRICULATION THEIR EDUCATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2016 13% 2-YEAR COLLEGE 82% 4-YEAR COLLEGE Adrian College Ball State 68% IN STATE Benedictine University 28% OUT OF STATE Bowling Green State University - Firelands Ferris State University 24.8 AVERAGE ACT SCORE Gonzaga University 20.3 STATE AVERAGE Grand Valley State University Hillsdale College $4.02 TOTAL OFFERED Holy Cross College CONGRATULATIONS TOP TEN Jacob Buchmann, Will Knoll, Ian Poage, Lizzie Stull, MILLION GRANTS & Becca Radomsky, Genevieve Bogedain, Angela LaPenna, SCHOLARSHIPS Hope College OF THE CLASS OF 2016 Kieran O’Brien, Bryant Neal and Mitch Yelton. Indiana University - Purdue OVER COMPLETED Kalamazoo Valley Community College CONGRATULATIONS 9,000 COMMUNITY SERVICE TO 2016 GRADUATE HOURS OVER FOUR Lawrence Technological University MITCH YELTON BECCA RADOMSKY, YEARS Michigan State University COMMENDED 2016 CHAMINADE STUDENT IN THE Michigan Technological University AWARD WINNER NATIONAL MERIT University of Notre Dame The Chaminade Award SCHOLARSHIP St. Mary’s - Notre Dame is considered the highest PROGRAM. honor a Hackett Catholic University of Dayton Prep graduating senior University of Louisville can receive. Nominated by their peers and University of Michigan

selected by a committee 1042 | Gull Lake University of Toledo of Hackett faculty and staff, the student bestowed with this award best exemplifies the Characteristics SAT 1134 | Hackett Catholic Prep University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee of Marianist Education: Education for Formation of Western Michigan University Faith; Desire to have an Integral, Quality Education; 1115 | Mattawan Education in the Family Spirit; Education for Service, Xavier University Justice, and Peace; and Education that promotes the 1093 | Portage Central ability to adapt and change as circumstances require. 1093 | Portage Northern AVERAGE AVERAGE SCORE

8 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 9 LEGACY FAMILIES

OUR NEWEST ALUMNI & THEIR LEGACY FAMILY MEMBERS

FRONT ROW: Andrew Marshall ’16, Maggie Benjamin ’16, Megan Burghardt ’16, Kate Ketels ’16, Caroline Yapp ’16, Jenna Behrje ’16, Molly Rider ’16, Mitch Yelton ’16, Tori Cekola ’16, Molly Ryan ’16 SECOND ROW: Riley Gallagher ’16, Ian Kozic ’16, Kelli Rider ’82, Connie Riesterer ’61, Jim Riesterer ’62, Betsy Marshall ’91, Gilda Behrje ’83, Mindy Ketels ’89, Tony Cekola ’80, Brendan O’Brien ’15, Kieran O’Brien ’16, Dane Preston ’16 IRISH THIRD ROW: Kay Rowley ’61, Bob Rowley ’57, Jay Yelton ’78, Joyce McNally ’56, Chad Yelton THE HARVE FREEMAN ‘12, John Sturgeon ‘84, Erin Gallagher ’88 BACK MEMORIAL ROW: Rod O’Brien ’51 Terry Burghardt ’76, Pat PRIDE O’Brien ’81, Betty Gloor ’50, Colleen Benjamin GYM ’82, Petra Jodelis ’78, Karen Jodelis ’71, Robert has a brand-new look with a refinished gym floor. The Fening ’08, John Gardiner ‘98 Apparel floor design was guided by a student advisory committee including Casey Gallagher ’18, Molly Panico ’17, Hope NOW OPEN Baldwin ’17, Eric Wenzel ’19, Carolyn Browne ’18, and THE LEGACY BRUNCH Katie Bridenstine ’17 (not pictured). IRISH FAN During all home basketball games, or call the Advancement One in three members of the Class of 2016 were Legacy See for yourself at a basketball game this winter: you can SHOP Office during school hours to graduates, who have a parent, a grandparent, or sometimes cheer on the Irish at home starting on December 9. shop at your convenience! even a great-grandparent who are also alumni of Hackett or one of its predecessor schools. Legacy families gathered for a celebratory brunch at Miller Auditorium before the Commencement ceremony this spring. Alumni from the classes of 1950 to 2016 represented up to three generations of Catholic education in Kalamazoo. SPORTS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS C HA M P I O N S

Girls Golf: Conference, District, and Regional Boys Tennis: Qualified for State Finals Champs; State Champions Boys Basketball: Division Champs, District Boys Soccer: Division, District and Regional Champs, Regional Champs Champs; State Runner-Up Rod O’Brien of the class of 1951 celebrated the graduation Girls Basketball: Division Champs of two of his grandchildren. Girls Cross Country: Regional Champs, qualified Girls Tennis: Districts and Regional Champs; Erin Gallagher ’88 with his son, Riley PICTURED L-R: Brendan O’Brien ’15, Emilia O’Brien ’19, Pat for State Finals, Finished 5th in State Finished 3rd at States Gallagher ’16. O’Brien ’81, Mary O’Brien, Rod O’Brien ’51, Kieran O’Brien ’16, Maggie Benjamin ’16, Colleen (O’Brien) Benjamin ’82, Bob Boys Cross Country: Qualified for State Finals Boys Baseball: Ranked 2nd in State Benjamin, John Benjamin ’18, Mickey Benjamin ’20.

10 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 11 IRISH LL OF FA CLASS REUNION INFORMATION HA ME

DON’T MISS KALAMAZOO AREA CATHOLIC YOUR REUNION! SCHOOLS ATHLETIC Let the Irish Alumni Office help you HALL OF FAME announce and publicize your class reunion. INDUCTION We can help you get the word around. April 28, 2017, Hackett Catholic Prep Ask us how! INDUCTEES: CLASS OF 1966 REUNION CLASS OF 1957 Courtney Larson-Toller Class of 2000 The Hackett/O’Brien class of 1966 celebrated their “Go 50” THE REUNION Amy Giddings Class of 1993 reunion on September 30 - October 1. 70 alumni attended ORGANIZERS 60th Year Reunion Jim Warner Class of 1968 the “meet and greet” on Friday in the HCP cafeteria and Linda (Stein) Backus, Merita Save the Date Saturday’s celebration was at the Radisson in Kalamazoo (Brigman) Gabriel and Mary August 19, 2017 Jack Rider Class of 2010 for dinner. Special thanks to Merita and Dan Gabriel for (Hagerty) Dougherty. At Gull Lake Country Club Orlando Blanco Class of 1975 supplying the music on Saturday. Everyone had a great time. John Block Long time contributor More information to follow or contact CLASS OF 1972 REUNION CLASS OF 1956 REUNION Gloria Peterson at 269-323-7952. For the first time, we are inducting teams into the hall of fame. Included in the class is the Cross Country Team of 1997, which is the first Hackett women’s team Please keep the Alumni Office informed of to capture a state championship. a change of address. Call 269-381-2646 or The football team of 1929 is also being inducted. This email [email protected]. was the first Kalamazoo Catholic School team to capture a state championship.

The Class of 1972 had a social security party to celebrate 62 On August 27, 2016, St. Augustine High School Class of years young. Approximately 22 alumni attended. On Friday, 1956 gathered in Kalamazoo for their 60th Reunion. There CAN YOU HELP US TELL THE STORY? Melanie Caron Holman hosted appetizers and drinks and were 25 classmates plus guests who shared in a delightful Shelly and Dave Kievet hosted a get together on Saturday evening of great food and wonderful conversation. The Alumni Office is interested in expanding our network for Irish Pride. We would like to feature our alumni July 15, 2016. FRONT ROW: Sitting Carl Fields, Ron Holmes, Joyce (Sitar) and the impact they are having on the world. Would you help us? BACK ROW: Laura Koestner Huggett, Alice Hohler, Diane Haas McNally, Mary Ella (Banner) Woodhams, Frances (Griffith) Sage We are looking for people connected to their classmates and follow Hackett alumni to help tell these stories. Do Woodruff, David McNally, Jim Stoops, Mike Janssen, Maureen and Tom Fry. SECOND ROW: Ron Nemedi, Tom Clark, Nancy you have a story in mind? Are you in touch with classmates who are movers and shakers, taking what they’ve Maher Rizzuto, Jayne Jablonski Tribble, Carl Rizzuto, Chris Laing, (Howard) Donoghue, Donna (Golladay) Standish, Bill Woodhams Chris Miller, Joe Byrne, Joe Martin, Melanie Caron Holman, Gary and Sandy (Kozar) Schauman. THIRD ROW: Joe Conn, Ralph learned at Hackett and beyond and making a difference in the world? Can you help connect us to those alumni? Richardson and Tom Olvitt. SEATED: Tony (Frank) Iocca, Cathy Pike, George Adams, Dick Hubbell, Cathy (Clark) Rise, Mary If you are interested, please contact Kate Willard at 269.381.2646, ext. 109 or [email protected]. Hayes Hicks, Michele (Shelly) Galinet Kievit, Denise Fleckenstein, (Kimble) Leupp and Clinton Fleck. FOURTH ROW: Chuck Marilyn Allman Goldberg and Pat Byrne. Farrrell, Mike Wunderlin, Jack Robbins, Dave Moser, Jim Dunn and Bob Boersma. 12 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 13 DEAR SISTERS & BROTHERS IN CHRIST, With joy and gratitude I greet you as you review this annual report of giving to the Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo (CSGK). Each year as you review the wonderful accomplishments of all our schools in the greater Kalamazoo area, I take this occasion to express my sincere appreciation for ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING your support of Catholic school education. Our students are exceptional in many different ways, and through their education The following pages contain a comprehensive listing of gifts received by the and formation in our schools, they are being prepared to be Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo (CSGK) between July 1, 2015 and the leaders of society for the next generation. I always look June 30, 2016. These include gifts to the CSGK Annual Fund, providing forward to the occasions I have to interact with the students in unrestricted support to St. Monica Catholic School, St. Augustine Cathedral the Catholic Schools in our CSGK system when I celebrate Mass School, and Hackett Catholic Prep, as well as gifts to designated purposes and for various occasions during the year, or in my associations over gifts to endowed funds. This annual report of giving represents the affirmation our many worthwhile academic ventures such as the St. Thomas and commitment of those listed to the mission of St. Monica Catholic School, More Scholarships. It is always an inspiring experience for me to St. Augustine Cathedral School, and Hackett Catholic Prep. This report witness faith coming alive and growing in these young people. also gives CSGK the opportunity to thank donors who give witness to their commitment to our schools through their financial contributions. Pope Francis, in his role as Supreme Teacher of the Faith, affirms the importance of Catholic education, when he wrote: “The CSGK strives to record the names of donors and supporters in an accurate mission of Catholic schools is to develop a sense of truth, of what and complete manner. If we have inadvertently omitted or misstated your THE MOST REV. PAUL BRADLEY is good and beautiful. And this occurs through a rich path made name, please let us know of the correction by contacting the Advancement BISHOP, DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO up of many ingredients. That is why there are so many subjects Office at 269.381.2646. — because development is the result of different elements that act together and stimulate intelligence, knowledge, the emotions, the body and so on.” LIFETIME FOUNDERS The Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo are wonderful GIVING TOTALS examples of that “rich path” whereby our dedicated clergy, We gratefully recognize alumni, current administrators, teachers, staff and parents work together in a parents, parents of alumni and friends IN 2015-2016 community of faith to develop and form our young adult leaders who have contributed $50,000 or more in of tomorrow. cumulative gifts to the Catholic Schools of UNRESTRICTED GIFTS $158,686 Greater Kalamazoo. CSGK MISSION STATEMENT Please join with me in praying that our Catholic schools will DESIGNATED GIFTS $159,958 thrive and grow for generations still to come. Paul and Diane Allen Jim Johnson and Patricia SHAMROCK AUCTION In partnership with parents, we Assuring you of my prayers for you and all our Catholic school Charles and Ann Anderson Kubicek Johnson* & LEGACY CELEBRATION $132,381 provide the Kalamazoo area families, I remain, Dr. Brian and Mrs. Mary Jo Steve and Peggy Johnson community a Catholic faith based Faithfully yours in Christ, Bannister* Howard and Hildy Kerney INTEREST & OTHER INCOME $1,625 education that focuses on high Richard and Janice Braganini Louis and Betty McGuire* KRSCF ENDOWED FUNDS $164,859 achievement, a caring environment, Mary Briggs Bill and Barbara Parfet Gerald and Roselyn Casey Dan and Deb Pfeffer and responsible sharing of time, Jack and Bertha Daleiden* Edward and Robin Pierucci OVERALL $617,509 talent and treasure. Ruby Thomas Field* David and Eileen Rutten Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley Donald and Bernadette William* and Julia Van Domelen Bishop of Kalamazoo Hagerty* Robert Warner Clark and Judy Hurlbert Mark and Karen Weishaar

*deceased

14 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 15 CONSECUTIVE GIVERS COMMUNITY ANCHOR PROJECT We are grateful to the following donors who have made consecutive annual commitments to the Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo. In 2014, St. Augustine Cathedral School, St. Augustine CONSECUTIVE GIVERS 5-9 YEARS Cathedral Parish and the Diocese of Kalamazoo embarked on a multiyear collaboration on their shared campus: The 25 + YEARS Joe and Mary Foster Diane Matyas Maryann Crawford Linda and Paul Matyas Community Anchor Project—Love Thy Neighbor. With Collette Fullmer Tim and Sandy McAfee David and Eileen Rutten David and Joyce Morris Todd and Amy De Haan work complete on two phases of the project and continuing Joseph and Elizabeth Hoffman Robert Moser Jocelyn Dettloff Pat McCracken Gerald and Marilyn Wilson, Sr on a third, St. Augustine students and neighborhood Terry and Mary Hudson Karl Nock Art and Judy Diani Gerry and Lisa McMahon children are benefiting from additional green space and 20-24 YEARS Val Janisse Michael and Kristen Oostindie Mike and Karin Doerr Ann Penix Steve and Peggy Johnson Michaelyn Page Harry and Rosemary Doyle John and Gretchen Pinto new play equipment while other improvements provide Paul Allen Angela Karch Sandy Pucci Margaret English Charles and Kay Powers a welcoming entrance for parishioners and visitors to the campus. This project has been Mary and Ed Buczkowski Dennis Kelly Robert and Norberta Renauld Tom English Franklin and Martha Raith possible thanks to the generous support of school, parish, community and diocesan Bob and Sandy Cavanaugh Neoma Kilway Jack and Sharon Robbins Carl Fields, Jr. Steve and Aimee Reasoner donors, foundations, and corporate partners including those listed below. George and Sandy Corsiglia Greg and Mary Colleen Jeff and Elizabeth Rubleski Mike and Jody Fitzpatrick Connie and Jim Reisterer Rod Crotty Klimczak Joel and Cathy Schneck Bob and Dawn Flach Rick Remynse DONORS Laura and Anthony Toweson Amy DeHaan Diana DeNooy-Aguirre and Angela Korabik Jerry and Paula Steger Michael and Kim Foster Kathi and David Rice William and Julia VanDomelen Staff of Diocese of Kalamazoo Raul Aguirre Richard and Laura Malnight David and Rachel Thayer Bob and Kathy Gadwood R.A. Rifenberg Anonymous Donors Francis and Patricia Foley, Jr. Ed and Lori Amat Tony and Connie Van Es Douglas & Sons, Inc. Gary Martin Terry Torian Michael Gallagher John and Lisa Rocchio Peter and Maureen Yanik Duck Brothers Concrete David and Rosemary Gardiner Jim and Karen Moran Neil and Virginia Vande Vord Bob and Kathleen Rowley Bryan and Courtney Beck Mike and Jen Garvey Nick and Molly Zygadlo Ed Dunning Margaret Hagerty Carol and Mike Moyer Don and Lisa Walley Phillip Grabowski Jeff RJim and Michele Sahli John and Susan Bradshaw Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Edison Neighborhood Paul and Sally Hoelderle Bill and Linda Pickornik Dave and Molly Williamson Jim and Bridget Grossa Steve and Sandra Schaefer Paul and Anne Bridenstine Congregation of St. Joseph Association Ellen Kesteris Aaron Riker Andra Zommers Terri and Tom Grossman Kurt and Karin Schichtel Joseph and Mary Ellen Jim Gilmore, Jr. Foundation Faculty & Staff of St. Augustine Joe and Diane Kincaid Mark and Karen Weishaar Nancy Guthrie Elden Schmitt Bruno Pfizer Foundation Cathedral School Greg and Mary Klenow 5-9 YEARS Tim and Sarah Harding Tom and Jan Schommer Pat and Emily Bruno Dean and Linda Mac Vicar Diocese of Kalamazoo Finley Family 10-14 YEARS Matt and Linda Adamczyk Jim and Bev Hillis Dave and Teri Scott Todd and Melody Charlton Paul and Linda Matyas Jim and Jan Holtgreive Sr. Colleen Settles, O.P. Kate and Chris Christian St. Augustine Cathedral Michelle Guthrie Joyce McNally Mark and Becky Adamczyk Romeo Amat School-Leadership Advisory Handley’s Tree Service Charles and Ann Anderson Ed and Lori Amat Tim and Nicole Housler Ben Siems and Christina Steve and Jane Clark Kim McNally McGrail Council Harding’s Friendly Markets Christopher and Anna Maria Frank and Shawn Arcangeli Kevin and Bobbie Howard Yavarow Lyndon and Carmen Cronen Frank Ocvirek St. Augustine Cathedral Holy Family Healthcare Van Anderson Juris and Patricia Baltmanis Woody and Cindy Isaacs Betty Simonds Bryan and Daniella Cronen Michael and Rachel Ogrin School-PTO Connie Juszczyk Bob and Mary Ankenbauer Mari Ann and John Barta Jeff and Marcia Johnson Ed Siwik Mike and Karin Doerr Tina Olson-Cooper Turn 2 Foundation Ian Kennedy/Warner, Norcross John and Susan Bradshaw John and Pat Berninger Amy Johnston Leslie and David Smeltzer Michael, Maryann and Christine and Kevin Peartree Warner Norcross & Judd & Judd-LLP Paul and Anne Bridenstine John Biek Don and JoAnn Joswick Angie and Robert Smith Logan Flynn Anne and Marty Puchala Ian and Sarah Kennedy Beth and Michael Sochacki LLP-Kalamazoo Naylor Landscape James and Constance Reisterer Mary Briggs Joe and Kerry Block Family of Keegan and Colin David and Linda Buck John and Susan Bradshaw Kevin and Mary Kilpatrick Ginny Speeter-Wippel Gallagher Nicol O’Brien Joe and Carol Schramek Kathy and Mark Stoneburner Phil and Joan Carey Dick and Janice Bragagnini Kathleen Kilway Katie and Eric Gilbert IN-KIND AND GENEROUS Alicia Ochoa Therese and Kevin Stone Beatrice Klaeren Julie Sullivan Ken and Ann Carpenter Martha and Larry Braithwaite Tim and Sarah Harding SUPPORTERS Mike Onderlinde, Forget Me Leo and DeVon Swiat Rich and Lisa Klemmer Anthony and Mary Ellen Taglia Joan Casey Brian and Michele Buchmann Ian and Sarah Kennedy Amat Family Not Landscaping Dick and Carolyn Tyburski Tom and Sheila Klenow Margaret Tanner Christopher and Kate Christian Catherine and Jon Burhans The La Penna Family Bailey Excavating Liz and Doug Peot Mary L. Tyler Lawrence Klenow Drew and Laura Uryga John and Jennifer Clark John Burke Eric and Kim Miles Besco Water Treatment, Inc. Wes Sangsland Construction Mark and Martha Wdowicki Colleen and William Kline Willem and Roswitha Van Charles Cornelius Robert Burke Tru North Capital-Brian and Byce & Associates/Michael Liz Sarwar Tom and Lynn Korabik Hemert Stuart Area Restoration 15-19 YEARS Michael and Karin Doerr Gary Burnside Anne Mullally Flynn Ettore and Marisa Filiputti Charles and Penny Butler Dan Kucab John and Sylvia VanBuren Association Roger and Suzie Vander Beek Sean and Nicol O’Brien John Bradshaw Fran Bis Frederick and Tita Fisher Dave and Pat Butler Larry and Michelle Kwapis Rachel Thayer Jack Bley The La Penna Family Vicki VanSlambrouck Antonio and Alicia Ochoa James Brand Robert Fleck Philip and Joan Carey Laura and Anthony Toweson Joseph Byrne, Sr. Wade Lukken Steve and Katy Verduzco Molly and Mike Oldham Ann Bridenstine Mike and Kay Halpin Ronald and Brenda Carl Turn 2 Foundation Pat and Joe Byrne Kathleen and Spencer Maidlow Mary Ann and Jim Vernia Doug and Liz Peot Ellen and Dave Brown and William Hoffman Kathleen Cavanaugh Gina Wasielewski Thomas and Andrea Cassidy Thomas and Anne Maihofer Susan and Stephen Webb David and Kathi Rice Family Joe Jerkins Larry and Nichole Cekola Wenke Greenhouse Robert and Janet Cowels Jacqueline Malone Glen and Lynn Weller Steve and Sandy Schaefer Vivian Burch Magnus and Sarah Johansson Steve and Jane Clark Mark Wrench Christopher and Michelle Ed and Valerie Mancuso Art and Joan Wunderly Carol and David Simpson Nikki & Larry Cekola Joseph and Tracy Keegan Michael Clawson Christine Yavarow & Ben Siems DeMent Phillip and Shirley Marble Stephen and Elizabeth Wurtz Drew and Laura Uryga Cosier Family Wayne and Vicky Kudwa Brent Coates Andra Zommers David and Connie Donovan John and Mary Livingston Donald Courtois Rodney Mason

16 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 17 SPONSORS KALAMAZOO REGIONAL We thank the following businesses and families who sponsored our schools’ CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SUPPORTING PARISHES fundraising events. Their support ensured not just financial success but an enjoyable time for our families and guests. Parish support is a critical factor in the success of FOUNDATION our schools. During the 2015-2016 school year 95% of CSGK students were parishioners at one ST. AUGUSTINE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Tony and Laura Toweson The mission of the Kalamazoo Regional Catholic Schools of our local parishes, who cumulatively provided LEGACY CELEBRATION TruNorth Capital Foundation is to actively seek and manage financial $1.5 million in subsidies to support these students’ Drew and Laura Uryga resources to support the Catholic Schools of Greater Catholic education. We are deeply grateful for the Ed and Lori Amat Dr. Tony Van Es, Trestlewood Pediatrics Kalamazoo through efforts aimed at both short-term and partnership and financial support of these parishes: Bob and Colleen Benjamin Steve and Katy Verduzco long-term financial needs. Gifts to the Foundation add Bob And Kay’s Autowash Jim and Julie Walen to the long-term stability and viability of our schools. John and Susan Bradshaw Paul and Gina Wasielewski Further gifts to these endowed funds are always invited St. Ambrose Church Dave and Ellen Brown Pat and Emily Bruno HACKETT CATHOLIC PREP and are a wonderful expression of appreciation on behalf of St. Ann Church individuals or loved ones. Jack and Lynn Bullard SHAMROCK AUCTION St. Augustine Cathedral Church Butler Toweson & Payseno In 2015-2016, the Foundation distributed $164,859 to our Byce & Associates, Inc. Bob and Colleen Benjamin St. Catherine of Siena Church schools through the following endowed funds: Camp Critter Country Joe and Kerry Block St. Joseph Church Mike and Torry Chafty John and Susan Bradshaw Chris and Kate Christian Mike and Karen Browne John R. Amat Scholarship Fund St. Mary Church Chris and Tonya Collins David and Gwen Buday Paul A. Anderson Scholarship Fund St. Monica Church Bryan and Daniella Cronen Kelly Burdgick Bishop Donovan Fund Frizkin Foundation Burnham & Flower Insurance Group Bishop Murray Fund St. Thomas More Church Harding’s Friendly Markets Steve and Jane Clark Magnus and Sarah Johansson Erin Clark Brother Jerry Wunderly, S.M. Memorial Scholarship Award Rich and Lisa Klemmer Great Lakes Companies Caring Community Endowment Fund Larry and Michelle Kwapis Harding’s Friendly Markets Barbara Cooley and Ed and Betty Hartmann Fund for Special Dave Mabis and Amber Casey The Notre Dame Club of Kalamazoo Needs and Dyslexic Students Eric and Kim Miles O’Brien Real Estate CSGK Education Fund Jerry and Jane Minich Radisson Plaza Hotel CSE Morse, Inc. Superior Business Solutions Daleiden/Doerr Fund Nobis Agri Science Inc. Drew and Laura Uryga Ruby Thomas Field Faculty Award Fund Nulty Insurance Karen and Mark Weishaar Howard Endowment Scholarship Fund O’Brien Real Estate Zatkoff Foundation Jim and Pat Kubicek Johnson Scholarship Fund Sean and Nicol O’Brien Antonio and Alicia Ochoa HACKETT CATHOLIC PREP ATHLETIC Dr. and Mrs. James B. Kilway Scholarship Fund Pedal Bicycles BOOSTERS BIG HOLE GOLF OUTING Doris F. and William J. Lawrence, Jr. Fund Curt and Molly Petersen Louis and Lillian McGuire Shamrock Education Fund Ron and Mary Ann Rabe Allen Edwin Homes RE/MAX of Michigan Ed and Lori Amat Marianist Endowment Fund Reliable Glass AVB Construction Adam Pulling Scholarship Fund Residential Plumbing Bob and Colleen Benjamin Neil Redmond Latin Scholarship Fund Aaron Riker John and Susan Bradshaw St. Augustine Education Fund Andrew and Jennifer Riker Bob and Lori Brockway Patrick Sage David and Gwen Buday St. Monica Education Fund Steve and Sandy Schaefer Burnham & Flower Insurance Stanley Rubleski Memorial Scholarship Ben Siems and Christina Yavarow Jim and Mary Carr Roger J. Smith Jr. Scholarship Fund Mrs. David Simpson Steve and Jane Clark Dick Soisson Athletic Endowment Fund St. Augustine LAC Dan and Lucy Conklin St. Augustine 7th Grade Class Bryan and Daniella Cronen TooClean Janitorial Mike Garvey

18 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 19 SPONSORS ALUMNI DONORS

RECOGNITION SOCIETIES HACKETT CATHOLIC PREP IRISH CHAMPIONS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS BIG HOLE Irish Champions support a specific GOLF OUTING - CONT. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS LEGACY GUARDIAN’S GUILD BENEFACTOR need of Hackett Catholic Prep. This $10,000 & ABOVE $500 TO $999 Hackett Class of 1993 year, Irish Champions provided Harding’s Friendly Markets items for the chapel, athletic sideline CATHOLIC STEWARDS COUNCIL PRINCIPAL’S COUNCIL Charles Heidelberg chairs, and contributed to restroom $5,000 TO 9,999 $250 TO $499 Helios Solar renovations. EDUCATION EXCELLENCE CIRCLE UNIFIED CIRCLE Hillcrest Equestrian Center ANGEL DONORS John and Susan Bradsaw $2,500 TO $4,999 $100 TO $249 The Firm of Hueschen and Sage Angel donors support a specific need Antonio and Alicia Ochoa Imperial Beverage of St. Augustine Cathedral School. LEADERSHIP COUNCIL DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTOR Improved Funding Techniques - Michigan John and Sirasa Schonder This year, Angels provided new $1,000 TO $2,499 GIFTS UP TO $99 Julianna’s Restaurant Steve Smith David Keyte windows, band classroom equipment, John and Margie Stone Kingdom Sports and atrium improvements. CLASS OF 1939 Distinguished Benefactor CLASS OF 1950 Unified Circle Rich and Lisa Klemmer Anonymous Unified Circle Robert Cowels and Janet Coash Unified Circle Philip Carey and Joan Shields Cowels, 1943 Carey, 1962 Brian Kosmerick Joe and Kerry Block Margaret Mahoney Tanner Robert Fleck Robert and Debra LaPenna Bishop Bradley Distinguished Benefactor Joseph Kincaid Wanda Olson Russell and John Mercantile Bank of Michigan CLASS OF 1947 Russell, 1950 Dave and Ellen Brown Robert Johnson and Mary John Russell and Wanda Olson Metro Toyoto Unified Circle Distinguished Benefactor Jack and Lynn Bullard Redmond Johnson, 1948 Russell, 1954 O’Brien Real Estate Donald Courtois Ronnie and Vivian Burch Distinguished Benefactor Beverly Wayne Janssen and Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. CLASS OF 1940 Distinguished Benefactor Larry Janssen, 1955 Joan Carey Kathleen Piket Burgess Norbert Reisterer, Jr. Unified Circle Joan Koestner Beebe Lawrence and Nichole Cekola Collette McNamara Fullmer Seelye Kia of Battle Creek Wally Wrench CLASS OF 1955 Robert Coash Helen Cogswell Bosier Simmons Ford, Inc. CLASS OF 1951 Principal’s Council Corey and Sarah Cook SHAMROCK TREE St. Augustine Boy Scout Troop 224 Class of 1941 CLASS OF 1948 Leo Swiat Bert Cooper Unified Circle Craig and Maria Stull Unified Circle Leadership Council Unified Circle Mark and Karen Czuk Shamrock Tree donors support a Rosemary Sullivan Barnum Terra Contracting Services LLC specific need of St. Monica Catholic William Hendriksen James Simonds, Sr. DMP Paul Hoelderle and Sally Tony and Laura Toweson Tim and Jill Eastman Distinguished Benefactor School. This year, Shamrock Tree Unified Circle Stephens Hoelderle, 1960 The Uniform Outlet Jaclyn Gibbs CLASS OF 1943 Ronald Carl donors provided new drinking John Biek Mary Lee Carroll McManus Drew and Laura Uryga Kristan Haines Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Beatrice Klein Klaeren fountains for St. Monica students. Frank Ocvirek Robert Moser Andy and Tamela Wenzel Tim and Sarah Harding Thomas Swiat Distinguished Benefactor CLASS OF 1952 Sandra Jakeway Pucci Stephen and Elizabeth Wurtz Katherine Hess Linden and Jennifer Buck Unified Circle Galen Houseman and Mary Wilkins Mary Redmond Johnson and Unified Circle John Walz Ryan and Barb Conboy Barbara Foster Jeska Robert Johnson, 1939 Monsignor Martin Paul Coash J. Rodney Wilson Steve and Aimee Reasoner Distinguished Benefactor Eric and Kim Miles Robert Renauld and Norberta Distinguished Benefactor Distinguished Benefactor Dan and Sally VanSweden Janet Coash Cowels and Robert Schmitt Renauld, 1949 Sean and Nicole O’Brien Sidonie Vande Maele Shane Mary Knowlton Buczkowski Cowels, 1946 Elizabeth Mauer Simonds Antonio and Alicia Ochoa GIFTS IN KIND Larry Janssen and Beverly CLASS OF 1953 Doug and Liz Peot CLASS OF 1945 CLASS OF 1949 Wayne Janssen, 1954 We thank these donors for their gifts Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Rachel Polinski and Craig Thompson Principal’s Council Unified Circle Charles Powers Todd and Liz Prom of particular items to our schools. Francis Foley, Jr. and Patricia John Lawrence Thomas English Richard Tyburski and Carolyn Aaron Riker Conway Foley, 1958 Flick Tyburski, 1960 Michael and Leigh Batterson Unified Circle Elden Schmitt James and Megan Roth Unified Circle Steve and Jane Clark Angela Korabik Larry Shannon George Corsiglia CLASS OF 1956 Steve and Sandy Schaefer Bob and Deb LaPenna Distinguished Benefactor Distinguished Benefactor Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Mrs. David Simpson Jack and Kathy Prendergast Karl Nock Patricia Dennany Kubizna Norberta Schmitt Renauld and Dennis Kelly Laurie Tichvon Craig and Maria Stull Jacqueline Johnson Malone Robert Renauld, 1948 CLASS OF 1954 John Robbins Tony and Laura Toweson William and Lori Tuttle Gerald Wilson, Sr. Principal’s Council Principal’s Council Drew and Laura Uryga Mike and Julie Wheaton CLASS OF 1946 Michael O’Brien Joyce Sitar McNally Tony and Connie VanEs Unified Circle Ed and Jill Williams Phyllis Curry Cook 20 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 21 ALUMNI DONORS

Unified Circle CLASS OF 1960 Thomas Schommer Distinguished Benefactor Cynthia Kamaneck Hempstead Distinguished Benefactor Terry Hudson and Mary Vemich Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Ronald Nemedi Unified Circle Barbara Veenhuis Soda David Gardiner and Rosemary John McGoff Anonymous Hudson, 1976 Joyce Hudson Morris and David Unified Circle Donna Homrich Collins Stanton Gardiner Edward O’Reilly Juris Baltmanis Tom Korabik Morris, 1973 CLASS OF 1963 Neil Vande Vord Michael Gallagher Carol Eodchick Osborn Willem Van Hemert Paul Matyas and Linda Adair Distinguished Benefactor Distinguished Benefactor Unified Circle Distinguished Benefactor Sally Stephens Hoelderle and Ann Trenkle Reddy Distinguished Benefactor Matyas Gary Burnside James Hudson Roger Fries Carl Fields, Jr. Paul Hoelderle, 1955 Sharon Albertson Jim Moran Suzanne Boersma Gonzales CLASS OF 1966 CLASS OF 1974 CLASS OF 1978 Thomas Fry Donna Noone Owen Alice Burkhart Butine Thomas Sloan Leadership Council Unified Circle Principal’s Council Gordon Pollack Jerry Steger Kevin Gallagher Kevin Howard CLASS OF 1971 Shawn Connors Margaret Ryan CLASS OF 1957 Distinguished Benefactor Distinguished Benefactor Ed Huss Principal’s Council Leadership Council Distinguished Benefactor Unified Circle Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Joseph Creek Kenneth Leanin Angela King Karch Maryann Jasiak Crawford Mari Ann Barta Robert Allen David Henegar Michaelyn Wheeler Page Carolyn Flick Tyburski and Tina Olson-Cooper CLASS OF 1964 Unified Circle Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Craig Jbara and Mary Chris Hudson, M.D. Unified Circle Richard Tyburski, 1955 Kathy Hunt Traster Catholic Schools Legacy Robert Rowley and Kathleen Joseph Huguenard John Fath and Camille Talanda Cretsinger Jbara Nancy Springgate Keller Rowley 1961 CLASS OF 1961 Mary Howard Briggs Susan Harrison Webb CLASS OF 1969 Fath Christine Krafft Wendy Sobeski Joe Schramek Principal’s Council Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Distinguished Benefactor Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Principals’ Council Rosemary Marlatt Distinguished Benefactor Distinguished Benefactors Ann Willson Block Robert Cavanaugh Colleen Settles, O.P. Margaret Hagerty Virginia Speeter-Wippel Kathleen McCaffrey Williams Nancy Hendriksen West Anonymous Barbara Banner Scalise Principal’s Council Terry Sullivan Torian Unified Circle Unified Circle CLASS OF 1975 CLASS OF 1979 Lorraine Quinn Nettles Unified Circle Kathleen Cagney Maidlow David Burgie Peter Bourgeois Catholic Stewards Council Unified Circle Ann Boersma Penix Robert Cretsinger William Hoffman Steve Johnson Elisabeth Laurent Sochacki Robert Siwik and Sharon Joseph Hoffman Stephen Schanz Principal’s Council McManus Siwik,1961 Thomas Moore Distinguished Benefactor CLASS OF 1980 Mark Wdowicki Maxine Caswell Mosey Mary Harrison McConnell CLASS OF 1958 Leadership Council Robert Ogrin Unified Circle Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Rod Crotty Constance Crandall Reisterer CLASS OF 1972 Donald Grantham Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Patricia Conway Foley and and James Reisterer, 1962 Leadership Council Nancy Klem Sundberg Francis Foley, Jr, 1953 Deborah Johnson Kathleen Keller Rowley and Patricia Kamaneck Byrne and Distinguished Benefactor Principal’s Council Distinguished Benefactor Robert Rowley, 1957 Joe Byrne Barbara Field Buell Michael Fitzpatrick Ralph Griesshammer Dick and Patricia Ouellette Kathleen Cavanaugh Steve Smith Harriet Howard Stephens Wheeler Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Marty Meyers Munson Unified Circle Distinguished Benefactor Anne Hendriksen Puchala CLASS OF 1976 Christine Foley Peartree Ann Vaughan Carpenter Judith Carlson Burroughs Unified Circle Guardian’s Guild Benefactor CLASS OF 1981 Robert Foster Sharon McManus Siwik Unified Circle CLASS OF 1967 Charles Cornelius Ann Seeley Baumann Michael Clawson Leadership Council Edward Siwik Joan Haas Townsend Paul Locey Educational Excellence Circle Ronald Kozminske and Ann Francine Hellner Bis Principal’s Council John Rocchio Distinguished Benefactor Distinguished Benefactor Gregory Klenow Paradiso Kozminske Margaret English CLASS OF 1962 David Charron Donna Romanak Bond Leadership Council Susan Conrad Stowe Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Catherine Jasiak Burhans Marilyn Allman Goldberg Unified Circle Unified Circle Amy Lucas VanDalen Bill Donohue Joan Keener Davis David Donovan and Connie Distinguished Benefactor Mary Vemich Hudson and Terry Joan Shields Carey and Philip Blaine Kalafut Kermit O’Brien Landis Donovan Judy Wheeler Millers Hudson, 1973 Principal’s Council Carey, 1954 Thomas Foster and Susan Thomas Klenow Franklin Raith Scanlon Foster Barbara Czuk Parfet Charles Schafer John Kihm Kathleen Kilway Nancy Kozminski Coole Distinguished Benefactor Mary Ann Janssen Vernia Colleen Gilchrist Kline Guardian’s Guild Benefactor John Wolf Jane Hudson Knuth and Dean Lynn Lennon Weller Naomi Lassila Corley Michael Allman Frederick Fisher Knuth Unified Circle CLASS OF 1959 Bernard Foster and Nancy CLASS OF 1965 CLASS OF 1970 Principal’s Council CLASS OF 1973 Distinguished Benefactor Paul Fleck Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Stephens Foster Catholic Schools Legacy Leadership Council Timothy McMorrow Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Kathie Kenz Forrest Therese Kincaid Stone Kenneth Sills Nancy Haas Guthrie Richard Bragagnini Samuel Field Unified Circle David Morris and Joyce Hudson Mary Ellen Taglia McSherry Distinguished Benefactor Principal’s Council Ellen McGrail Kesteris Education Excellence Circle Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Ann Krafft Buettner Morris, 1977 Aaron Wright Therese Pinto Meisling Michael Foster Barbara Derhammer Pearson Aaron Brown Riker Leslie Vliek Smeltzer Amy Rek Remmert Principals’ Council James Reisterer and Constance CLASS OF 1977 Unified Circle Unified Circle Elise Morweiser Welch Unified Circle CLASS OF 1982 Crandall Reisterer, 1961 Diane Matyas Thomas Stersic Robert Burke Gary Martin Leadership Council Catholic Stewards Council Distinguished Benefactor CLASS OF 1968 Unified Circle Distinguished Benefactor Kathie Haas Dekker Mary West Pachmayer Jeff Rubleski Tim Housler John Burke Joseph Clarke Pete McManus Howard Lynch Unified Circle Thomas Cassidy Paul Goricki David Owel John Casey 22 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 23 ALUMNI DONORS PARENT DONORS

Guardian’s Guild Benefactor CLASS OF 1988 CLASS OF 1993 Unified Circle ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. MONICA & HACKETT CATHOLIC PREP John Pinto Educational Excellence Circle Unified Circle Sarah Francisco Carmody Unified Circle Michael Ogrin Scott Ortsey Michelle Rumler Parents are our educational partners and financial benefactors, ensuring Colleen O’Brien Benjamin Leadership Council Distinguished Benefactor students have the best in Catholic education. Parents’ investments through the CLASS OF 1994 Mary Simonds Matthews Joseph Block and Kerry Seaver Alex Grabowski CSGK Annual Fund are critical to the success of our schools. Unified Circle Distinguished Benefactor Block, 1986 Erin Gardiner CLASS OF 2003 Susan Nock Friedlander Principal’s Council Distinguished Benefactor Distinguished Benefactor Kelli Rowley Rider Erin Gallagher CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Mike and Karin Doerr Lynda Cerutti DISTINGUISHED Unified Circle Lindsay Meulman Ashley Flach Petlowany LEGACY Joseph and Tracy Keegan Kate and Chris Christian BENEFACTOR CLASS OF 1983 Mary Murray Klimczak Anonymous Steve and Aimee Reasoner Dawn Cleaver Bryan and Courtney Beck CLASS OF 1995 CLASS OF 2005 Leadership Council Mary Holtgreive O’Gorman Tim and Sarah Harding Joel and Cathy Schneck Ryan and Barbara Conboy Rick and Cindy Bowden Unified Circle Guardian’s Guild Benefactor Ed Amat Jonathan and Stephanie Erin and Andi Gallagher Jeff and Annette Brennan Distinguished Benefactor Benjamin Weishaar Distinguished Benefactor Clare Polasek Behm CATHOLIC STEWARDS Smucker Gary and Jill Harris Carla and John Bresnahan Eric Bridge Distinguished Benefactor Erin Raderstorf COUNCIL Steve and Debbie Taplin Magnus and Sarah Johansson Michael Brooks Gilda Cekola Behrje Greg Ceithaml Chelsey Jones Anonymous Drew and Laura Uryga Jeff and Marcia Johnson Tim and Julie Carpenter Jennifer Engemann Clark Eric Gilbert and Katie Novak CLASS OF 1996 Tim and Nicole Housler Ian and Sarah Kennedy Greg and Jennifer Crawford Andrew Gordon Gilbert, 1989 Principal’s Council CLASS OF 2006 Bob and Deb La Penna GUARDIAN’S GUILD Larry and Michelle Kwapis Steve and Adriana Doud Todd Korabik Principal’s Council Dean and Laura Masztak BENEFACTOR CLASS OF 1984 CLASS OF 1989 Brian and Anne Mullally Tim and Jill Eastman Distinguished Benefactor Maria George Ed and Robin Pierucci David and Melissa Anderegg Catholic Steward Council Leadership Council Eric and Mickey Smith Charles and Sue Heidelberg Patrick McAfee and Meagan Alex Weishaar Dan and Sally VanSweden Molly and Jeff Appeldoorn Richard Malnight Michael Doerr Mike and Julie Wheaton Jason and Kirsten Herpst Lanphear McAfee Unified Circle Larry and Nichole Cekola Principal’s Council Principal’s Council EDUCATION EXCELLENCE Steven Wykert David and Joan Jaconette Brian Ogrin Steve and Jane Clark Michael and Allison Jones Rodney Sweetland Jocelyn Dettloff CLASS OF 1997 CIRCLE James and Mary Ellen Yealin Aaron and Sarah Conroy Kevin and Tonya Kostrzewa Unified Circle Charles Duross Guardian’s Guild Benefactor CLASS OF 2007 John and Susan Bradshaw Bryan and Daniella Cronen UNIFIED CIRCLE Kurt and Cathy Lucas Thomas Zant Unified Circle Gregory Jefson Catholic Stewards Council Gerry and Lisa McMahon Alan and Renee Darner Anonymous Miriah and Erwin Martinez Distinguished Benefactor John Bakos Distinguished Benefactor Alyssa Kendzior Eric and Kimberly Miles Doug and Anne Gordon Roger and Suzann Baldwin Patrick and Meagan McAfee Annette Talanda Brennan Distinguished Benefactor Betsy Gilbert Ulbrich Sean and Nicol O’Brien Woody and Cindy Isaacs Bob and Colleen Benjamin CLASS OF 2008 Mark and Kathy Monendo Daniel Gregor Katie Novak Gilbert and Eric Michael and Rachel Ogrin Vincent Klein Chris and Shawn Birman CLASS OF 1998 Distinguished Benefactor Rich and Jenny Niesen Kimberlyn McNally McGrail Gilbert, 1988 John and Sirasa Schonder Ben and Gina Kling John and Carla Bresnahan Unified Circle Jordan Appleyard Keith and Susan Obermiller Ronald Ryan Rich Niesen and Jennifer Dave and Teri Scott Gerry and Jane Minich David and Ellen Brown Nathan Phenicie Lawrence and Jessica Pelkey Marshall Niesen Anthony and Laura Toweson Antonio and Alicia Ochoa Corey and Sarah Cook CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 2009 Doug and Liz Peot Kathleen Ponto Brett and Julie Elias Leadership Council Distinguished Benefactor Curt and Molly Petersen CLASS OF 1990 Andrew Riker Eric and Shawna Gallagher Molly Ryan Myrna Phillips Julie Sullivan Principal’s Council Distinguished Benefactor Dan and Sarah Gillig Anne Marie Root Todd and Liz Prom Principal’s Council Christopher DeMent Courtney Smith Beck and Saul and Nora Gylys Dennis and Mary Anne Reist Wiley Boulding Sarah Riker Johansson Bryan Beck, 1999 CLASS OF 2010 David and Mary Keyte Steve and Kelli Rider Unified Circle Unified Circle Rich and Lisa Klemmer CLASS OF 1999 Catholic Stewards Council Ron Ryan Todd Wolf Shannon Braithwaite Fallon Bryan and Karen Knoll Distinguished Benefactor Jenna Kendzior Angie and Robert Smith Distinguished Benefactor Jim and Theresa Krawczyk CLASS OF 1991 Jonathan Baker Principal’s Council John and Marjorie Stone Carla Filiputti Bresnahan Ed and Valerie Mancuso Principal’s Council Bryan Beck and Courtney Sara Howard Tam and Diem Tran Alan and Melissa Marlow Eric and Betsy Ulbrich CLASS OF 1986 Kate Gilbert Christian Smith Beck, 1998 Distinguished Benefactor Kent and Mary Matthews Steve and Katy Verduzco Leadership Council Unified Circle Katherine Kosko CLASS OF 2001 Mike and Kristen Oostindie Kim Vo-Oeurn Kerry Seaver-Block and Joseph Mark Adamczyk LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Leadership Council CLASS OF 2013 Kurt and Karin Schichtel Andrew and Jennifer Riker Ed and Jill Williams Block, 1988 Anonymous Josh Cypher Distinguished Benefactor George and Colleen Takacs Steve and Sandra Schaefer Adam and Tina Wolf Guardian’s Guild Benefactor CLASS OF 1992 Ed and Lori Amat Molly Ryan Tony and Connie Van Es Mark and Kathy Stoneburner Stephen and Elizabeth Wurtz Molly Engemann Appeldoorn Distinguished Benefactor Bob and Mary Ankenbauer CLASS OF 2002 James and Marie Thompson Jeremy and Laura Ynclan Adam Wolf Guardian’s Guild Benefactor CLASS OF 2014 Mike and Karen Browne PRINCIPAL’S COUNCIL Paul and Gina Wasielewski CLASS OF 1987 David and Gwen Buday Paul and Anne Bridenstine Daniel Kucab Principal’s Council Andy and Tamela Wenzel Unified Circle Jim and Mary+ Carr Brian and Michele Buchmann Erin Clark Nicholas and Molly Zygadlo Shawn Robbins Birman 24 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 25 PARENTS OF ALUMNI CSGK FACULTY & STAFF Through a legacy of family commitment, parents of alumni continue to advance the mission of Catholic education for the next generation of students through their support of CSGK. CSGK faculty and staff display a dedication and commitment to promote and teach, in the classroom and by example, the beliefs and mission of our schools. The following employees have made a financial investment in our schools through the CATHOLIC SCHOOLS GUARDIAN’S GUILD Paul and Joyce Bede CSGK Annual Fund in 2015-2016. LEGACY CIRCLE BENEFACTOR Jack Bley Anonymous Joseph and Margaret Bowler Susan Boele Mary Briggs Dave and Pat Butler Peter and Christine Bourgeois Mary Kay Allbee Amy Johnston Linda Pickornik Tim and Sarah Harding Joe Byrne, Sr. Larry and Martha Braithwaite Melissa Anderegg Chelsey Jones ’05 Becky Reits Jim Kendzior Bob and Sandy Cavanaugh John and Carla Bresnahan Jordan Appleyard ’08 Michael Jones Rick Remynse George Lennon Phil Chludzinski Gerrie Bridge John and Mary Livingston DISTINGUISHED Suzanne Baker Mary Keyte Kathleen Rice Steve and Jane Clark David and Linda Buck Larry Loviska BENEFACTOR - CONT. Janet Balaguer Brian Kosmerick Travis Rich CATHOLIC STEWARDS Dan and Jacqueline DeMent Michael and Regina Buckner Dean and Linda Mac Vicar Susan Gordnier Michele Buchmann Tonya Kostrzewa Kelli Rowley Rider ’82 COUNCIL Frank and Pat Foley, Jr. Eric and Elizabeth Buford Richard and Sarah Mancini Ralph and Lisa Griesshammer Patricia Kamaneck Byrne ’72 Sue Kuipers Angie Smith Steve and Peggy Johnson Jim and Bridget Grossa Charles and Penny Butler Elena Migaldi Cynthia Herakovic Corey Cook Kurt Lucas Raelynn Stein Tom and Colette Gushurst Nick Cekola Mike and Carol Moyer Jim and Jan Holtgreive Ryan Cox Thomas Maihofer John Stone EDUCATION EXCELLENCE Ed and Betty Hartmann Ellie Clark Karl Nock William and Jean Homola Jennifer Crawford Deborah Martin Kathleen Stoneburner CIRCLE Val Janisse Paul and Sue Coash Bob and Penny Ogrin Larry and Beverly Janssen Amy De Haan Miriah Martinez Rachel Thayer Anonymous Don and JoAnn Joswick Judy Crippin James and Connie Reisterer Craig and Mary Jbara Paul Allen Phillip and Shirley Marble Raul Aguirre and Diana Becky and Todd Reits Gary and Joy Jeromin Michael Garvey Diane Matyas ’73 Elizabeth Gilbert Ulbrich ’97 Greg and Mary Klenow David and Joyce Morris DeNooy-Aguirre James and Joanne Shinar W. Quinn and Dorothy Kelly Sarah Gillig Pat McCracken Vicki VanSlambrouck Gerry and Lisa McMahon William and Mary Ellen Murphy Adolfo and Marie Escamilla David and Carol Simpson Kevin and Mary Kilpatrick Theresa Grossman Lindsay Meulman ’94 Kelsey Werner Aaron Riker Anne and Marty Puchala David and Karen Fening Christy and Tom Smith Nancy Kovach Katherine Hammer Michael Oostindie Kate Willard Dave and Teri Scott Jack and Sharon Robbins Ettore and Marisa Filiputti Susan and Roger Stowe Pat Kubizna Charles Heidelberg Diane Page Molly Williamson Gary and Cynthia Ruoff John and Barbara Fish Dave and Rachel Thayer Wayne and Vicky Kudwa Mary Vemich Hudson ’76 David Peters Elizabeth Wurtz LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Tom Swiat Mike and Jody Fitzpatrick Lewis and Marylyn Valentine Allan and Rita LaReau David Jaconette Ashley Flach Petlowany ’03 Andra Zommers Anonymous Dennis and Amy VanDalen Bob and Dawn Flach Tim and Cece Walbridge Laura Large Ed and Lori Amat Mr. Gallagher Gallagher Andy and Tamela Wenzel Kurt and Cathy Lucas Bob and Mary Ankenbauer PRINCIPAL’S COUNCIL Dan and Sarah Gillig Jim and Mary Wood Matt and Stacy Luckas Joseph and Mary Ellen Bruno Anonymous Sarah Gillig Paul and Linda Matyas David and Gwen Buday Tom and Colleen Breitenbach Phillip Grabowski DISTINGUISHED Ronald and Margaret McCarthy Joe and Pat Byrne Brian and Michele Buchmann Steve and Peggy Grieve BENEFACTOR Dick and Judy Niesen Jim Carr Joan Casey Ray and Mary Ann Grohowski Matt and Linda Adamczyk Geary and Lynn North Sam and Shon Field Ed and Genie Crotte Saul and Nora Gylys Rene and Joan Adrian Bob and Patricia Randall Bob and Kathy Gadwood Joe and Nancy Engemann Mike and Kay Halpin Mindy Allwardt Mary Ann Redmond Mike and Jen Garvey Bill and Betsi English Bill and Margaret Hendriksen Chuck and Ann Anderson Kathleen and David Reece Neoma Kilway John and Ernestine Johnson Kevin and Linda Herzog Roberto and Janet Balaguer Dennis and Mary Anne Reist John Light Tim and Sandy McAfee Jim and Bev Hillis Virginia Bauhof Steve and Kelli Rider Bill and Barbara Parfet Joyce McNally Robert and Sandra Holzwarth Jeff and Annette Brennan Ed and Mary Robinson Bill and Linda Pickornik Jody Ross Terry and Mary Hudson Carla and John Bresnahan Joe and Anne Root David and Eileen Rutten Gene and Sandra Simmons Rick and Jeanette Jefson Ed and Mary Buczkowski John and Virginia Ryan Peter and Libby Seaver Eric and Mickey Smith Joe Jerkins Mary Bunce Kathy Smith James and Mary Simonds, Jim and Petey Stephanak Jim and Jill Jilek Jon and Catherine Burhans Charles Spencer Sr. DPM Ron and Harriet Stephens Kevin and Karen Kean Earl and Mary Carl Anthony and Mary Ellen Taglia Larry and Lisa Simotes Leo and DeVon Swiat David and Mary Keyte Lavern Cayemberg Michael and Cindy Vennix Pat and Julianne Sorek David and Molly Williamson Joe and Diane Kincaid Art and Judy Diani Don and Lisa Walley Mary L. Tyler Lawrence Klenow Ferrante and Maria Filiputti Nancy West Roger and Suzie Vander Beek UNIFIED CIRCLE Dean and Jane Knuth Collette Fullmer Mike and Pat Winston Mark and Karen Weishaar Romeo Amat Otto and Ann Marie Kreuzer David and Rosemary Gardiner Wally and Millie Wrench Frank and Shawn Arcangeli Mike and Jane Leeuw Jim and Barbara Gilbert

26 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 27 FRIENDS OF CSGK MEMORIAL GIFTS

Parishioners, community members, and other friends of our schools have Memorials for loved ones, many who represented the spirit of the Catholic Schools committed to providing financial resources that will continue to secure a bright of Greater Kalamazoo, serve as caring gifts to remember friends and family. We future for Catholic education in Kalamazoo. pay tribute to the following individuals whose lives were celebrated through memorial contributions in 2015-2016.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS LEGACY UNIFIED CIRCLE DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTOR Mary Briggs John and Pat Berninger Sam and Barbara Accorso IN MEMORY OF HUGH M. ALLMAN IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEY BYRNE Drew and Laura Uryga Marilyn Goldberg Joe Byrne, Sr. Stephen VanEk Catholic Stewards Council John and Cynthia Brennan Sally Bokhart Adam and Tina Wolf Anonymous HCP Class of 2015 Anthony and Kristen Cipich IN MEMORY OF BOB ALLWARDT IN MEMORY OF ENNIO John Wolf Hardings Friendly Markets Brent Coates Don and Carol Falborski Mindy Allwardt CANCIANI Todd and Kristen Wolf Jim and Michele Sahli Frank and Shirley Cody Marian Fisher Ettore and Marisa Filiputti James and Mary Ellen Yealin Harry and Rosemary Doyle Elizabeth Goeters IN MEMORY OF JOHN R. AMAT Jim and Laurie Ziech LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Phyllis Farrell Frank Iagnocco Romeo Amat IN MEMORY OF MARY CARR Anonymous Ettore and Marisa Filiputti Dick and Judy Niesen Joe and Kerry Block Ed and Lori Amat IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL CASSIDY Philip and Joan Carey Roger and Suzanne Baldwin Thomas and Andrea Cassidy Class of 1970 Michael Gallagher Leland and Carol Phillips Steve and Adriana Doud Bob and Colleen Benjamin John and Debbie Braganini Ucian Garbacik Scott Walker Bill and Shirley Garzelloni Rick and Cindy Bowden IN MEMORY OF SALLY Carol Harding Peter and Clair Genovese Gary and Carol Wilder Tim and Sarah Harding Gwendolyn Bowman CASTLEBERRY Greg and Carter Magnell Jack Kelly Art and Joan Wunderly Rich and Lisa Klemmer Tom and Colleen Breitenbach Anne Marie Root Bishop Murray Michael Lawhead Wade Lukken Jeff and Annette Brennan Dan Gregor Bruce and Florence Muller Andra Zommers John and Carla Bresnahan GUARDIAN’S GUILD BENEFACTOR Naylor Landscape Management Brian and Michele Buchmann IN MEMORY OF THOMAS P. IN MEMORY OF CATHARINE Jeffrey Burleigh CAVANAUGH Thomas and Patricia Hill, Jr. John and Chris Oosterbaan BODMER BANNER Earl and Mary Carl Kathleen Cavanaugh Wade Lukken R.A. Rifenberg Barbara and David Scalise Lynda Cerutti Jack and Sharon Robbins Glenn and Lynette Roehrig Greg and Jennifer Crawford IN MEMORY OF JOE CEKOLA Joshua and Pam Weiner IN MEMORY OF TED BARNUM Thomas and Sarah Durfee Nick Cekola PRINCIPAL’S COUNCIL Marlena Yealin EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN Rosemary Barnum Mary E. Durkin Steve and Peggy Grieve IN MEMORY OF DONNA CLARKE Philip Minich Russ and Fran Young MADE TO BE CERTAIN THAT Jerry Ngeh-Ngwainbi IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY BARTA Tim and Sarah Harding Joe Clarke ALL OF OUR GENEROUS Mari Ann and John Barta Kevin and Mary Kilpatrick Notre Dame Club of Kalamazoo DONORS HAVE BEEN LISTED Marcia Kolinske IN MEMORY OF LISA COOLE Suzanne Pulling CORRECTLY. PLEASE LET US IN MEMORY OF JOHN BIS Katie Kosko Nancy and William Coole Nancy Ray KNOW IF WE HAVE MADE AN Fran Bis Robert and Pam Koval Steven Wykert ERROR OR OMISSION. Richard and Mary Ann LaBelle IN MEMORY OF DAVID CRETSINGER IN MEMORY OF ALLEN BIS Mike and Jane Leeuw Robert and Nancy Cretsinger Fran Bis Robert and Mary Therese Lemanek Kevin and Tina Levi IN MEMORY OF FRANK IN MEMORY OF JAN BOYLE David Marks CRETSINGER Pat and Joe Byrne Kent and Mary Matthews Craig and Mary Jbara Raul Aguirre and Diana DeNooy-Aguirre Diane Matyas Nancy Kovach Meagan and Patrick McAfee IN MEMORY OF WAYNE CRIPPIN Mike and Carol Moyer Bruce and Anne Metzdorf Judy Crippin Dick and Judy Niesen Keith and Susan Obermiller Dan and Deb Pfeffer Dantar and Katherien Oosterwal IN MEMORY OF ERNIE AND LUCILLE Bill and Linda Pickornik Diane Page DERHAMMER Bob and Kathleen Rowley Debra Pallone Barbara and Mark Pearson Lawrence and Jessica Pelkey IN MEMORY OF RICHARD BUNCE William and Linda Riedell IN MEMORY OF RICHARD Mary Bunce Erin Roberts DERHAMMER Larry and Joan Root Carl Fields, Jr. IN MEMORY OF JOHN AND ELSIE John and Marjorie Stone BUTTERWORTH Arthur and Sharon Storms IN MEMORY OF ALYCE DEVOLDER Roberto and Janet Balaguer Kurt Todas Jerome and Kathleen Amrhein 28 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 29 MEMORIAL GIFTS

IN MEMORY OF LOUIS DREON IN MEMORY OF BERNADETTE IN MEMORY OF PAUL PUCCI III IN MEMORY OF JOANI SIWIK Pat and Joe Byrne HAGERTY Sandy Pucci Ed Siwik Rosemary Barnum IN MEMORY OF CLARA ENGLISH Margaret Hagerty IN MEMORY OF H. GLENN RAMOS IN MEMORY OF COACH SOISSON Tom English Michael Hauser Therese and Kevin Stone Jerry and Paula Steger Bill and Margaret Hendriksen IN MEMORY OF JIM FARRELL Mary McLean IN MEMORY OF COACH RAPACZ IN MEMORY OF DR. AND MRS. Phyllis Farrell Dan and Deb Pfeffer Jerry and Paula Steger MERRILL E. SPEETER Janine Smith IN MEMORY OF DR. NORB Ginny Speeter-Wippel IN MEMORY OF ANDREW AND Mary Beth Walen REISTERER IN MEMORY OF TIM STERSIC ESTHER FISHER Nancy West James and Connie Reisterer Tom and Brigid Stersic Frederick and Tita Fisher IN MEMORY OF EDWARD AND IN MEMORY OF LAURA ROBBINS IN MEMORY OF THERESA M. IN MEMORY OF MARIAN FISHER BARBARA HAGERTY IN MEMORY OF SARAH KLENOW IN MEMORY OF TOM MCKINLEY ‘65 Jack and Sharon Robbins SUCHOWSKI Marian Fisher Margaret Hagerty David and Linda Buck Robert Burke Diane Page Greg and Mary Klenow IN MEMORY OF FRANK AND MARY IN MEMORY OF MIKE FITZPATRICK IN MEMORY OF GILBERT AND Tom and Sheila Klenow ROMANAK IN MEMORY OF JETTA F. SWIAT AND ROSE MARY (SHIELDS) THERESA HOFFMAN IN MEMORY OF FRANK Donna and Richard Bond Tom Swiat FITZPATRICK William Hoffman IN MEMORY OF ROBERT AND MCMANUS Michael Fitzpatrick Joseph and Elizabeth Hoffman CHARLOTTE KOESTNER Mary Lee McManus IN MEMORY OF BILLIE RUMLER IN MEMORY OF STEVEN L. Tom Swiat Susan Boele TYLER IN MEMORY OF EVA FLECK IN MEMORY OF WALTER JASIAK IN MEMORY OF DICK AND Michelle Rumler Dave and Teri Scott Paul Fleck Maryann Crawford IN MEMORY OF GLADYS KOZAR KATHLEEN MINICH Tyler Little Family Foundation David and Rosemary Gardiner Philip Minich IN MEMORY OF ALBERT SCHANZ IN MEMORY OF STEVE FOLEY IN MEMORY OF MARK JERSEY Stephen Schanz IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM VAN Frank and Pat Foley, Jr. Shawn and Joanne Connors IN MEMORY OF MRS. STANLEY IN MEMORY OF KATHLEEN MINICH DOMELEN LASSILA Gerry and Jane Minich IN MEMORY OF MASON Tim and Sarah Harding IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH AND MARY IN MEMORY OF MARK JESKA Naomi and David Corley SHEPARD FRANCISCO Barbara Jeska IN MEMORY OF JACKIE NEMEDI Rolfe and Gilda Behrje IN MEMORY OF GERALD WASIK Sarah and Sean Carmody IN MEMORY OF CAROL LENNON Ron Nemedi William and Pamela Behrje Donald and Jacquelyn Davis IN MEMORY OF ADOLPH KALAFUT Glen and Lynn Weller Carla and John Bresnahan Jim and Annie Hudson IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE AND Blaine and Grace Kalafut IN MEMORY OF DAVID NI Philip and Joan Carey Terri Hunter CHESTER FRY IN MEMORY OF HELEN L. LYNCH Dave and Teri Scott John and Barbara Fish John and Mary Livingston Tom Fry IN MEMORY OF MARY A. KEENER Howard and Jan Lynch Bill and Shirley Garzelloni Joan Davis IN MEMORY OF EDWARD J. Dick and Maida Hall IN MEMORY OF ELAINA WOLF IN MEMORY OF SUE GABEL IN MEMORY OF DAVID L. MATTINGLY O’REILLY, SR. Robert and Bonnie Hicks Jim and Bev Hillis Michael Fitzpatrick IN MEMORY OF DAVID MARTIN Steve Smith Ed and Bonita O’Reilly Sara Howard KELLY Kevin and Karen Kean IN MEMORY OF BRO. GERARD O. IN MEMORY OF PETE GABEL Jack Kelly IN MEMORY OF J. PAUL IN MEMORY OF ESTELLE AND John and Mary Livingston WUNDERLY S.M. Michael Fitzpatrick MCDONNELL STEPHEN OSOWIEC Elena Migaldi Art and Joan Wunderly IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL RICHARD Dennis and Betsy Sexton Gary and Cynthia Ruoff Bob and Patricia Randall IN MEMORY OF GABRIEL KELLY Aaron Riker IN MEMORY OF BROTHER JERRY Tim and Julie Carpenter W. Quinn and Dorothy Kelly IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH PAUL IN MEMORY OF EDWIN PAGE James and Joanne Shinar WUNDERLY MCDONNELL Frank and Shirley Cody Robert and Leslee Shutes Charles and Jeanne Duross IN MEMORY OF MAUREEN IN MEMORY OF DONNA John and Mary Livingston Michaelyn Page Christopher and Nancy Sundberg GALLAGHER KENDZIOR Michael and Cindy Vennix Michael Gallagher Shannon Dames IN MEMORY OF PAUL IN MEMORY OF SAMANTHA POPKEY Daniel and Sharon Wade Jim Kendzior MCDONNELL Jack Bley Gerald and Marilyn Wilson, Sr. Ronald and Margaret McCarthy Joe and Nancy Engemann Ron and Harriet Stephens Jim and Mary Wood IN MEMORY OF PAT GARBACIK Nancy Ray John and Mary Livingston Wally and Millie Wrench Ucian Garbacik Nina Scott IN MEMORY OF THOMAS Larry and Lisa Simotes IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL PRESTON IN MEMORY OF ALBERT SHODA IN MEMORY OF RICHARD GORICKI Nancy Titus MCKINLEY Otten Trophies and Awards Gregory and Diane Kreczko Paul and Constanze Goricki Jim and Mary Wood Kevin Gallagher

30 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 31 GIFTS IN HONOR MATCHING GIFT PARTICIPANTS Expressions of appreciation, recognition for achievements or special occasions The employees listed below took advantage can be warmly conveyed through your gift to the Catholic Schools of Greater of the matching gift programs at their Kalamazoo in honor of a special person. The following individuals were recognized MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES place of employment. Ask your Human in 2015-2016. Resources office if your company has a We appreciate the generosity of the following companies matching gift program. who support the charitable interests of their employees IN HONOR OF THE AMAT FAMILY IN HONOR OF PHIL GRABOWSKI IN HONOR OF THOMAS L. SWIAT through matching gift programs and volunteer service Joseph and Kerry Block Alex Grabowski Thomas and Jetta Swiat Matt Adamczyk programs. Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo received $20,340 in matching gifts and volunteer service awards Raul Aguirre and Diana DeNooy-Aguirre IN HONOR OF ELEANOR IN HONOR OF EDNA HENEGAR IN HONOR OF TEACHERS AND during the 2015-2016 fiscal year. BANNIGAN David Henegar STAFF AT ST. AUGUSTINE Thomas and Michelle Alberty Andra Zommers Magnus and Sarah Johansson Paul Allen IN HONOR OF ROBERT JESKA John Bley DONATION TOTALS FOR IN HONOR OF JOHN AND Barbara Jeska IN HONOR OF ANTHONY John and Cynthia Brennan INDIVIDUAL COMPANY ANN BLOCK 50TH WEDDING TOWESON Charles Buxton ANNIVERSARY IN HONOR OF MINDY, ALEX, KATE Patrick and Mary Anne Munley James Carr Bank of America $4,500 Barbara and James Gilbert AND MAGGIE KETELS Thomas Cassidy IN HONOR OF JILL WILLIAMS Joanne Ross Kathleen Cavanaugh Costco Wholesale Corporation $95 IN HONOR OF TAYLOR AND David and Ellen Brown Stephen and Jane Clark JACKSON BRADSHAW IN HONOR OF TONYA KOSTRZEWA Doug and Elizabeth Peot Eaton Corporation $5,450 Elizabeth Goeters Magnus and Sarah Johansson Andra Zommers Judy and Wayne Crippin Alan Darner Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc. $250 IN HONOR OF JESSICA BUCK IN HONOR OF VICKY KUDWA IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH WURTZ Arthur and Judy Diani Andra Zommers Doug and Elizabeth Peot Magnus and Sarah Johansson Robert and Kathy Gadwood Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. $50 Andra Zommers Ralph and Lisa Griesshammer Fetzer Institute $2,000 IN HONOR OF BRENDAN BUTLER IN HONOR OF ANDRA ZOMMERS James and Bridget Grossa Charles and Penny Butler IN HONOR OF SABINA LILY J Edward and Jill Williams James and Beverly Hillis Freddie Mac Foundation $500 Eric and Katie Gilbert IN HONOR OF JILL EASTMAN Ed C. Huss Kevin and Mary Kilpatrick Henry Crown and Co. $250 David and Ellen Brown IN HONOR OF MSGR. MARTIN Doug and Elizabeth Peot St. Augustine Teachers, Staff and LAC Colleen Murray Klimczak Kellogg Company $600 Andra Zommers Andra Zommers Gregory and Mary Klenow Charles Kovach Mass Mutual Financial Group $50 IN HONOR OF FR. LAWRENCE IN HONOR OF DIANE MATYAS Michael Lawhead Menasha Corporation $25 FARRELL Erin and Andrea Gallagher Edwin and Valerie Mancuso Peter and Clair Genovese Eric Miles Pfizer Foundation $5,025 Joshua and Pamela Weiner IN HONOR OF THE MORIVEISER’S John and Gretchen Pinto Elise and James Welch Pharmacia Retiree Matching Gifts $25 IN HONOR OF MIKE FLYNN Martin and Anne Puchala David and Eileen Rutten David and Ellen Brown IN HONOR OF KELLI RIDER State Farm Companies Foundation $1,000 Doug and Elizabeth Peot Robert and Kathleen Rowley Jim and Michele Sahli Andra Zommers Susan and Roger Stowe Wells Fargo Community $520 IN HONOR OF AARON RIKER George and Colleen Takacs Support Campaign IN HONOR OF MIKE GARVEY Lewis and Marylyn Valentine Magnus and Sarah Johansson Michael and Kim Foster Steven and Kathleen Verduzco IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINE’S Kim Vo-Oeurn GRAND TOTAL $20,340 IN HONOR OF SHIRLEY STAFF Ryan Whiting GARZELLONI Brian and Anne Mullally Joan and Philip Carey Adam and Tina Wolf Aaron Riker

32 | THE IRISH PRIDE THE IRISH PRIDE | 33 WAYS TO give 2015-2016 BOARD MEMBERS The Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo MEMORIALS PASTORS (CSGK) accept gifts of cash, stock, bonds, Monsignors Michael Hazard (St. Joseph) and Thomas Martin (St. Augustine Cathedral); Fathers Bob Cregan mutual funds, property, life insurance, Jane Bis, passed away on 10/21/16 donations through United Way and estate gifts. (St. Catherine of Siena), James Adams (St. Ann), Lawrence Farrell (St. Monica), James O’Leary (St. In addition, MBE trade dollars, furniture and Joseph Brocato ’81, brother of Sally Castleberry ’84, passed Ambrose), Ken Schmidt (St. Thomas More Catholic equipment, building materials and professional away on 9/22/16 LOOKING FOR A PERFECT GIFT? services are welcome. Student Parish), and James Richardson (St. Mary). Waneta E. Dragicevich, Mother of Christine, Patricia, David, Planned giving affords CSGK the opportunity Michael ’75, Judy ’83, John ’83, passed away on 10/29/16 GIVE A BRICK LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL to plan and operate programs, activities and REPRESENTATIVES Catholic education holds a special place in the hearts facilities well into the future. A carefully Bernice Drake, mother of Thomas ’74, Patricia, Joseph and Mike Ogrin (St. Monica School), Tim Harding and memories of generations of Irish. Through our planned gift can provide immediate income Maria, passed away on 10/21/16 (Hackett Catholic Prep High School), and Commemorative Brick Program you can etch your name and tax benefits for you and a lasting gift to Ellen Brown (St. Augustine Cathedral School). into our history and leave a legacy for family members, Catholic education. Charitable gift annuities Mary Escobedo ’72, passed away on 4/9/16 friends, and future Irish. Sponsoring a brick is a wonderful guarantee you income for life while providing AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVES AND OFFICERS way to honor or memoralize a loved one friend, favorite an immediate benefit to our schools. Setting Laura Guarino, mother of James ’06, Connor ’08, Colin, Steve Clark (President), Susan Bradshaw (Secretary), teacher, or coach — or commemorate a graduation, major aside a gift in your will can sustain Catholic Quinton, and Allysia, passed away on 10/25/16 Kristy VanderMolen (Vice President & Treasurer), Jeff milestone or anniversary. education for future generations. Cavanaugh (At Large). James Holton ’50, father of James, Patricia, ’72, Paula ’72, and Theresa, passed away on 9/6/16 BRICK SIZES & RATES Please engrave my brick as GIVE BY MAIL: A check can be mailed to EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS follows: CSGK, 1000 West Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, Margaret Erich (Diocese Superintendent of Schools), Colleen P. Koestner, mother of Laura ’72, John, Elizabeth $125 CONTRIBUTION MI 49008. Brian Kosmerick (Principal, Hackett Catholic and Nancy, passed away on 10/31/16 4” x 8” brick ______3 lines with 14 characters Prep High School), Andra Zommers (Principal, GIVE ONLINE: You can give securely online St. Augustine Cathedral School), and Becky Reits William Lenihan ’50, passed away 5/20/2016 ______at csgk.org/giving using a Mastercard, Visa, (Principal, St. Monica Catholic School). American Express, or Discover card, or William Malnight ’76, brother of Patricia ’66, Margaret through a direct transfer from your bank $250 CONTRIBUTION ______’67, Mary ’70, Robert ’73 Tom ’74, Richard ’84 and Maxine 8” x 8” brick THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF GREATER account. passed away on 10/1/16 KALAMAZOO (CSGK) Board consists of the Pastors 6 lines with 14 characters ______MATCHING GIFTS: Contact your human of the parishes providing financial support to CSGK Suzanne Pulling, grandmother of Adam ’03, Justin ’04, (8), one representative from each of the schools’ Local resources department to determine if your gift Meghann ’06, Jarod ’08, passed away on 9/11/16 ______to CSGK can be matched through an employer $500 CONTRIBUTION Advisory Councils (3), and other individuals “at-large” 8” x 8” stamped brass brick as appointed by the Board of Directors (up to 4). Ex- matching gift program. Robert C. Reetz ’72, brother of Ann ’58, Patricia ’60 and 6 lines with 14 characters ______officio members include the Diocese Superintendent William ’64, passed away on 9/17/2016 PLANNED GIFTS: Remembering Catholic of Schools and the Principal of each CSGK school. Schools of Greater Kalamazoo in your will is a YOUR NAME______Board members serve without compensation and are Doris Reisterer, mother of Jack ’58, Mike ’82, Jim ’62, Tom appointed or approved by the Bishop. The Board takes special and effective way to ensure the future of ’65, Nib ’72, Pete ’74, and Rick ’76, passed away on 10/13/16 ADDRESS______our schools. Contact the CSGK Advancement action on all major questions of finances, services, Office at 269-381-2646 for more information Norbert “Samuel” Roschek ’60, passed away on 3/8/16 CITY______STATE ______ZIP______and programs, and formulates policies consistent with about planned giving. the values established in the CSGK Bylaws, Catholic Ron Suydam ’58, brother of Carole ’61, passed away on PHONE______Social Teaching, and Diocesan Policy. TRANSFER STOCK: You can make a gift of 3/15/16 stock by having your broker contact the CSGK EMAIL______Advancement Office to transfer shares. If you would like to have the name of a deceased member AMOUNT ENLOSED $______For more information on any of these of your family in the next Irish Pride Alumni Magazine call ways to give, contact Kate Willard, CSGK or email the Alumni Office at [email protected] or QUESTIONS? Call Linda Pickornik in the Advancement Director, at 269-381-2646. contact Linda Pickornik at 269-381-2646, ext. 108. Advancement Office at 269-381-2646 ext. 108.

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