September 24 Dedication of Rev. Lloyd A. Gnirk S.T.E.A.M
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December 2015 | Volume 13 | Number 2 A Publication of Roncalli Catholic High School - Omaha, Nebraska A PUBLICATION OF RONCALLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Volume 12, Number 1 • September 2014 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PAGE 4 25TH ANNUAL FESTA DEL LEONE RAISES MORE THAN $300,000 Marge and John Andrew honored with Pope John XXIII Award page 10 25SeptemberTH ANNUAL SWING WIT H24 PRID DE GedicationOLF OUTING Manyof generationsRev. Lloyd unite to raise A. money Gnirk for student S.T.E.A. scholarshipsM . Lab page 14 GRAShannonDUATION Brommer, 2014 from the Archdiocese of Omaha, Fr. Gnirk, Paul Peterson, 2014from RC CatholicHS graduates Mutual, with alumniand Patrick parents Slattery, Superintendent of Catholic Schoolspage 16 perform the ribbon cutting ceremony. page 6 TWO NAMED VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Dr.M Kenemorial Keefner Associationand Richard Stibor Enrollments honored pagepage 21 10 HBro.ot Dog W Filmot,eed and SJ DANAlumni VACEK Retreat,HONORED Alumni News, Alumni Reunions page 13 IceCreates Bucket Challenge Cross for 2014 RCHS Alumnus of the Year page 22 page 25 RCHS Prayer Garden Crimson Pride Makes First Round of State Play-Offs page 19 page 22 Annual Donor/Financial Report page 24 2 RONCALLI CATHOLIC PRIDE | DECEMBER 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS December 2015 Click on any page description below to be taken to that page. Click “Return to Table of Contents” on any page to return here. Save the Dates ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 A Message from our President .............................................................................................................................4 Second Annual Trivia Night ................................................................................................................................. 5 RCHS Annual Christmas Concert ........................................................................................................................ 5 RCHS Scholarship/Placement Exam ................................................................................................................... 5 Dedication of Rev. Gnirk S.T.E.A.M. Lab ............................................................................................................. 6 About Reverend Lloyd Gnirk ................................................................................................................................ 7 RCHS Hosts 15th Annual High Tea ....................................................................................................................... 8 27th Annual Festa del Leone ............................................................................................................................... 9 RCHS Annual Memorial Mass ............................................................................................................................ 10 Memorial Association Enrollments .............................................................................................................. 10-12 Alumni Retreat with Brother Alcazar ..................................................................................................................13 Alumni: We Heard From ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Alumni Spotlight: Gary Thomsen ....................................................................................................................... 15 Alumni: Class of 1975 Reunion .......................................................................................................................... 16 Alumni: Reunion News ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Alumni: Class of 1990 Reunion .......................................................................................................................... 17 Alumni: Class of 2000 Reunion .......................................................................................................................... 18 2015 RCHS Homecoming Week ........................................................................................................................ 19 Crimson Pride in State Play-Offs ......................................................................................................................... 19 Crimson Pride Team Photo/Roster .................................................................................................................... 20 RCHS Fall Play - Get Bill Shakespeare Off the Stage ....................................................................................... 21 Brother Wilmot, SJ Creates Cross for RCHS Prayer Garden ............................................................................ 22 Class Retreats Led by NET Ministries .................................................................................................................. 23 Annual Donor Report ..................................................................................................................................... 24-31 RCHS 2014-2015 Financial Report ..................................................................................................................... 26 RONCALLI CATHOLIC PRIDE | DECEMBER 2015 3 SAVE THE DATES! Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Saturday, April 9, 2016 Annual RCHS RCHS 27th Annual Christmas Concert Festa del Leone Saturday, February 20, 2016 Sunday, November 6, 2016 RCHS 2nd Annual RCHS 16th Annual Trivia Night High Tea Watch for information Rummel Class of 1971 - 45th Reunion Sign Up Online to Volunteer at Roncalli Catholic Simply go to i-Volunteer Online - http://roncallicatholic.i-volunteeronline.com RCHS is on High School Game Cube Varsity Basketball games will be streaming live! Bookmark the link to catch all the games! http://www.highschoolcube.com/schools/roncalli-catholic-high-school-omaha-nebraska RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Click on ads in this issue and learn about these supporters of Pride magazine and Roncalli Catholic High School. 4 RONCALLI CATHOLIC PRIDE | DECEMBER 2015 A Message from our President Dear Roncalli Catholic Family: As the year draws to an end, I reflect on the first semester, my first as President of my alma mater. I have been blessed with the opportunity to get to know the faculty, staff, alumni, students and parents of the Roncalli Catholic family. It really is the people, each with their own story, their own role, that make our school special. Roncalli Catholic has a long-standing tradition of being a community that works together to prepare our young people for life. We are a Pride, a family working together to bring out the very best in each of our individual students. This was never more evident than in the opportunities I have had to visit with our students. One theme seems to be a constant throughout their stories. Our students say Roncalli Catholic is providing them with the academic and spiritual foundation they need to make her dreams and goals a reality. Ann O’Connor President With a record high enrollment of 410 students, 85% are able to attend RCHS because of Roncalli Catholic of tuition assistance, made possible by the on-going support of our entire community. High School Alumni, parents, past-parents, grandparents, and friends are all vital to continuing our mission of providing the next generation with a quality Catholic education to help them meet life’s challenges and opportunities with Wisdom, Courage and Faith. Beginning on (page 24), you will find a complete listing of the many donors who gave so generously to support our students and our mission during the last fiscal year. In this issue of Pride Magazine you will also find photos and stories about the dedication of our new S.T.E.A.M. Lab (page 6); our new alumni spotlight feature and alumni reunion stories (page 16); our outstanding students (throughout); and our 16th annual High Tea (page 8). Our December issue also serves as our Annual Report of financial activity for the 2014-2015 fiscal year (page 26). With Christmas right around the corner, our faith and gratitude will inspire our generosity and compassionate giving. As you know, our Annual Fund campaign is now underway and year-end gifts can be made on-line through our secure website. Support benefits each of our individual students and our entire school community through tuition assistance, facilities enhancements and on-going innovation in teaching. Please consider joining me in supporting this annual fundraising effort. As always, thank you so much for your support of our school and our mission. Merry Christmas and Happy 2016! Sincerely, Ann O’Connor President Class of 1978 RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RONCALLI CATHOLIC PRIDE | DECEMBER 2015 5 RCHS Parent Jeanne Lincoln, RCHS Uncle Bobby Paladino, RCHS Aunt Danielle Lyons, and RCHS Grandma Mary Clare Mendick at the first annual trivia night. Roncalli Catholic’s 2nd Annual Trivia Night Set For Feb. 20 CLICK HERE to Register On-line Today! It’s time to make your reservation for Roncalli team with the highest score following 10 rounds with 10 Catholic’s 2nd Annual Trivia Night set for Saturday, questions each. Feb. 20, 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $25 for individuals or $200 Roncalli Catholic’s first Trivia Night united 300 for a team of eight. Individuals will be put on a team. alumni, supporters, parents, faculty and staff and raised Cost includes