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Table of ContentsUrsuline Sisters .......................................... 3

Guatemala .................................................. 4

Extravaganza ............................................... 6

Alumni Profile ........................................... 8

Highlights ..................................................10

Saints Marrying Saints ...............................10

2010 Mirocke Golf Classic ..........................11

2009-2010 Annual Report ..........................12

Reunions .................................................. 24

All Years Reunion ..................................... 32

Homecoming 2010 ................................... 33

In Memoriam ........................................... 34

Saints Masses ............................................ 35

Class Notes ............................................... 36

Teachers ................................................... 39

Spring & Fall Sports ................................. 40

Events ....................................................... 42

Calendar of Events .................................... 43

The Saints Spirit magazine is a publication of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Advancement Office. We welcome your

comments or questions. Call or write:Bryan Thrasher

Director of [email protected]

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School11411 Pflumm Road

Overland Park, Kansas 66215-4816913.319.2425

William Ford, Ed.D.President

Teresa AhrensDirector of Special Events

Mary Bridget KratofilDirector of Media Relations

Michon QuickDirector of Alumni & Constituent Relations

Cindy WinklerAdvancement Office Manager

Front CoverIn November, the Performing Arts Department under

the direction of drama teacher Kim Harrison presented the musical West Side Story to sold-out crowds. The love story which is set in the 60’s was also playing on Broadway at the same time - a rare occurrence to have the rights to do so.

Pictured on the cover: Anthony Fortino and Dominique Vestal played the roles of

Tony and Maria.Left-Top photo: Matthew Martin, Kevin Whiteside, Joe

Kennedy, Scott Davis, Jordan Calovich, Jack Luther, Max Wilber, and Andrew Walberg.

Middle photo: Casey Craig, Courtney Bollig, Mead D’Amore, and Katie Martin, and Noelle McDonald in the background.

Bottom photo: Katy Concannon, John Wooten, Katelyn Wallace, Mary Grace Duethman, Sarah Gabriel, Jack Luther, Annie Lind, Joe Kennedy, Katie Lind, Anthony Fortino, Courtney Kern, and Andrew Walberg.

Photos by Megan Gampper.

Education is about discovery and shared experiences. At Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, students are challenged every day to develop their God-given spiritual, intellectual, social and physical potential.

The core values that guide Saint Thomas Aquinas High School are based on shared responsibility and enrichment. Our faculty and staff are passionate about their professions and committed to enriching the lives of students entrusted to them. Our parents become partners by investing in an educational vision that develops responsible leaders guided by Catholic values.

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, an educational ministry of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, invites and challenges young people to make their faith living, conscious and active by developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for His Church. Our Catholic Faith Community is called to grow together in service to others and through the sacraments that bind us to Jesus Christ – thus, we are a “Communion of Saints!”

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Saints and CEFThe Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) raises money to provide

children in need with scholarships to attend Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Since 2002, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School and its students have contributed $94,694 to the CEF mission through the annual student Penny Drive and other activities. That figure is expected to exceed $100,000 during the 2010-2011 school year.

“Keep up the great work, Saints, and always be assured of my prayers for you!”

- Sr. Kathleen Condry, OSU

TEACHERS

Where Are They Now?Sr. Kathleen Condry, OSUPrincipal (1988-1996), and President (1996-1998) Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Sister Kathleen Condry (third from left) – former Principal and President at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, and members of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph were recognized at the eighth annual CEF Gaudeamus Dinner (meaning “Let Us Rejoice”) for their dedication to Catholic Education.

Though her congregation, the Ursuline Sisters of Paola, merged in 2008 with the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph in Maple Mount, Kentucky, Sister Kathleen Condry is happy to continue her ministry in the Kansas City area, at Church of the Nativity where she is Pastoral Minister.

“I love my work at Nativity Parish and feel blessed to have the chance to renew my friendship with so many families from Saint Thomas Aquinas. Many of my former students are settling in the area with their own young families. I am so proud of their commitment and service to the Church.”

In October 2010, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph were one of three religious orders honored by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) at the eighth annual Guademaus dinner for their long-time work for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Also honored were the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica. Thirteen Ursuline Sisters attended the event, seven of whom continue to minister in the Kansas City area. In 2008, the Leaven newspaper estimated that the Ursuline Sisters of Paola collectively taught over 50,000 children in and around the archdiocese.

The Ursuline Sisters, a Roman Catholic religious order founded at Brescia, Italy, by Saint Angela Merici in November 1535, teach in pre-schools, grade schools, high schools and colleges, serve on parish and diocesan staffs, work for peace and social justice on a variety of

fronts, and work with the elderly and underprivileged by ministering in hospitals, resettling immigrants and working with abused women and their children.

The Ursuline Sisters, whose patron saint is Saint Ursula, were the first Catholic nuns to land in the New World: in Canada in 1639. In 1727, other Ursuline nuns from France landed in New Orleans, the first nuns to reach what is now the United States. Towards the beginning of the 18th century, the period of its

greatest prosperity, the Ursuline Order embraced some 20 congregations, with 350 convents and from 15,000 to 20,000 nuns.

Sr. Kathleen’s new congregation in Kentucky was established in 1874 by the Ursulines of Louisville as an academy for girls. The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph became a separate congregation in 1912, and currently have 165 members ministering in nine states and Chile, South America.

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GuATEmAlA

Saints learn and grow from trip to Guatemala

In July 2010, nine Saint Thomas Aquinas alumni and three students accompanied a group from Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, Kansas, on a trip to the San Lucas Mission in Guatemala. Their purpose was to bring educational programs, medical services and other support to the residents there. Volunteers from all over the United States travel regularly to Central America to share their skills with the Mayan people. Most say upon returning home that they are the ones who benefit and are inspired to help others in need, just as Jesus would.

Sean Reilly, boys basketball coach, teacher and community service director at Saint Thomas Aquinas, made the trip with his family: wife Teresa, daughters Molly, ‘10, and Moira, ‘13, and son Brendan, ‘05. Other members of the Saint Thomas Aquinas community who traveled with the Reillys were:

Sarah Cretors, ‘96, Stacy Cretors, ‘00, Candace Hays, ‘99, Leah Scott, ‘05, Jordan Sparrow, ‘08, Christian Sparrow, ‘10, Melissa Wasserman, ‘08, Nicole Wasserman, ‘10, and Miriam Wasserman, ‘14.

Coach Reilly conducted a basketball clinic for children in 3rd – 8th grades while Teresa, a pediatric nurse, assisted with medical mission efforts.

“Holy Trinity built the basketball court for the mission at San Lucas,” Sean said. “Dago, the athletic director there, wanted the students to have exposure to many sports. They received donations of basketballs from Jerry’s Sports and jerseys from the Indiana Pacers. The children worked hard and had a great time.”

Teresa’s duties allowed her to experience the communities surrounding San Lucas. Despite the treacherous travel across ravaged roads caused by rain, hurricanes and mudslides, people flocked to

Sarah Cretors, ‘96, shares a hug with Daisy, a child sponsored by STA.

Coach Reilly and other volunteers lead a basketball clinic at the mission school.

The Mayan girls enjoy a lively game of soccer.


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Q & A with Alumni Missionary Sarah Cretors, ‘96

Sarah Cretors, fifth grade teacher at Holy Trinity for 10 years and Saints volleyball coach for 13 years, shared her thoughts about the San Lucas Mission Trip sponsored by Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, Kansas:

Who organized the trip?

The Wasserman family has been going to San Lucas for many years. They take the trip and help organize it with Holy Trinity School and Parish. There were four teachers from Holy Trinity who went.

Why did you decide to go on this mission trip?

I decided to go this year because I had been two years before and had a wonderful experience. I also sponsor a child in Guatemala and wanted the opportunity to meet him, which I did! Holy Trinity’s connection with the parish school is very close as well. I wanted to continue to build that relationship with them.

What did you do while you were there?

Two years ago I conducted a volleyball clinic for the students at the school -- they had never played before, so it was fun. This year we worked in the school by providing after-school activities for the students. There were art, music and outdoor activities. We also met with the sponsor children at CFCA. There are students at Saint Thomas Aquinas who sponsor students and we were able to spend the day with them. We also worked at reforestation which included sanding spoons, moving rocks or helping with the coffee.

What did you take away from this trip?

How different, yet how exactly the same we all are. The people in San Lucas are beautiful. The teachers that I was able to spend time with have such a deep and trusting faith. They inspire me to live a more faith-filled life. It also grounds me when I return to the United States: I “see” things much more clearly when I return.

What made you want to take a mission trip?

Saint Thomas Aquinas provided a foundation to me for service. Our service-hours program at STA taught me that what I get out of helping others in need is probably much more than they receive from me. The teachers at STA also were such good role models at leading Christian lives.

How did this trip affect you personally?

My life was changed this summer on the trip – I had the opportunity to meet the child I sponsor. He changed the way I relate to everyone I meet.

What do you advise someone considering taking such a trip?

I would recommend a mission trip for anyone who might be considering one. It is a great way to give back and learn about another culture. Most important, it is an opportunity to grow; you will get more out of it than you possibly could ever give.

the medical clinic. “Traveling to the infirmary really becomes a social event for the community. It also may be the only health care they receive for six months or a year,” she says. Teresa was surprised at the various ailments for which patients sought treatment: from sore throats to bots fly infestation, scabies, and fever to cortisone injections for arthritis or removal of a cockroach lodged in an ear canal!

Sean adds, “These people are not unaware; they simply don’t have access to education and – in some cases - opportunity. They are so spiritual and appreciate friendship.”

Basketball dribbling drills provide exposure to new sports and activities for the children of San Lucas.

Leah Scott, ‘05, and her new friends.

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ExTRAvAGAnzA

After months of planning and successful execution by 200+ volunteers, our Communion of Saints celebrated the 23rd annual Extravaganza on Saturday, November 13, 2010, with camaraderie, style and an extraordinary good time! Over 650 items were donated and then sold to successful bidders in the live, premier and silent auctions. Student vocalists and band members entertained 550 guests, and PB&J Restaurants Inc. – led by parents Paul Khoury, Bill Crooks and Tom Petersen – provided a scrumptious dinner of beef tenderloin and lobster-tail served by our Senior Envoys. Over $155,000 in proceeds from the 2010 event will provide critical support for student clubs and activities at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School this year.

After the volunteer Mass, Dan & Patti Brewer and Bit & Keith Clark, General Co-Chairs, posed before welcoming guests to Extravaganza 2010.

The planning committee selected “Spirit of the Saints . . . . Naturally” as the theme for this year’s event. This represents the future of our STA Saints, which begins with planting the seeds of spiritual, emotional, physical and social growth that blossoms with energy and color like the rain forest – naturally!Jean Hinman and Angela Leikam, Production co-chairs, organized their volunteers to prepare the Gym and Commons. Then, Mary Luther and her Decorations committee and volunteers transformed the space into an Enchanted Forest with dripping moss, leaves and tree branches amid the beautifully decorated guest tables and silent auction items.

Karen Kellerman, Terri Heit and Jane Benson, Silent Auction Gift Certificates co-chairs, celebrated the successful set up and sale of 100 donated gift certificates which resulted in proceeds of over $5,000 for STA.

NHS Senior Envoys Casey Hancock, Amanda Gress, Erin Dougherty, Analisa Bregant, and Sammy Setter assisted Bank co-chair Bill Powers with bid input.

The Show Choir’s new performance outfits were the perfect choice for this year’s “green” theme. Guests thoroughly enjoyed the interactive and lively performance. Front, left to right: Dominique Vestal and Katie Concannon Back row: Abby Hadel, Bridget Angles, Katie Bourk, Jack Luther, and John Wooten.

The Nigro Brothers auctioneers kicked off the Live Auction with a game of Heads or Tails. Thanks to many generous donors who continued to “buy” Father Andrew Strobl back into the game, he won and donated the entire $5,600 back to Saint Thomas Aquinas. Thank you, Father Andrew!


ExTRAvAGAnzA

Alex Nagle, Caleb Brewer, Anthony Shoulta and the STA band entertained guests in the Commons during the Auction Preview.

Right: New to Extravaganza and replacing the student baskets was the Student Gift Center. Students donated $5 each toward the purchase of gifts they would like to see under their Christmas trees. Student Gift Center co-chairs, Marian Cherry, Suzan Gampper and Michelle Burkhart, purchased and displayed the gifts for Extravaganza guests to do some early Christmas shopping. Students donated $4,500 to purchase the items, which were sold at Extravaganza for over $5,300!

Left: Guests enjoyed the return of alumni parent Mark Oppold as the Master of Ceremonies and Live Auction emcee. Mark and Kathi are parents of Tricia Oppold Vogel, ’94, Steve Oppold, ’97, and Michael Oppold, ’01. Mark is also a past member of the school’s Board of Trustees.

Right: Senior Envoys Jake Wernel, Paige Vickers and Mary Petersen prepare to sell tickets to guests for opportunity to participate in the “Heads or Tails” game.

Above: Over 35 faculty and staff members, including Judy Nickum and Dr. Rebecca Heidlage with Judy’s husband Roy, volunteered for Extravaganza by either assisting with pre-event set up or attending the event as silent auction volunteers, wine stewards, bartenders or staffing the bank/checkout stations.

Left: Mark Fortino, Mass & Entertainment co-chair, enjoys a coffee break with his senior son, Anthony.

Above: Zeke Albert and Katie Lind teamed up to sell raffle tickets for the filigree cross necklace donated by House of Diamonds.

Left: Live Auction co-chair Kathleen Gremillion was joined by her son, Daniel, as she modeled the beautiful fur coat donated by Marie and Ron Adrian from Saffee’s.

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AlumnI PROFIlE

Sometimes you just know you’ve made the right career choice … and so it is for Mark Roennigke, ’96. When he was a freshman in college, Mark switched his major from Biology to Art, pursuing his destiny to become a successful character animator for the film industry.

Mark lives in San Francisco California, with Brittany – his wife of two years. They met while attending San Francisco’s Academy of Art University where in 2003 he received his Master of Arts in Computer Animation and she received a degree in fashion design.

For the past five years Mark has worked for Pacific Data Images (PDI)/Dreamworks as a character animator following a stint at Maxis, a division of Electronic Arts (interactive entertainment software developer) where he worked on The Sims 2. He credits a tip from a friend, a bit of luck and good timing that eventually led to his work on Shrek the Third, Madagascar 3, and the recently released Megamind.

Mark explains that he “ditched his Biology major for a degree in studio art” partly because of STA art teacher Judy Frankovic who helped stimulate his curiosity and develop natural creativity and ingenuity. According to Mark, Mrs. Frankovic created a comfortable atmosphere that gave students “the opportunity to explore while keeping a broad sense of the curriculum goals in mind.”

“We had a lot of freedom to choose what we wanted to create which resulted in a greater sense of ownership and commitment to the projects,” said Mark. “Mrs. Frankovic’s classes were my first

Roennigke enjoys California and career with Dreamworks

experience with art that didn’t seem like ‘busy work.’”

Judy remembers Mark not only as “a nice young man,” but also someone who always went the extra mile with his work. “Once I asked him about his college plans. When he said ‘Med School,’ I thought to myself, ‘Lost another one (promising student) to the thought of becoming a starving artist!’ A few years later, Mark’s mother told me that he loved art so much he switched majors and moved to California to pursue a degree in animation.”

When Frankovic saw Mark’s first video, she admits to being moved to tears. She described it as “a fun loving, sassy story about an ornery bee!”

Mark’s other recollections of high school are fond ones that include four years of soccer and winning the state championship every year. The best, though, was winning his senior year.

“Winning state for a fourth time carries a special sense of pride,” said Mark, “because we were able to carry through and succeed despite a huge amount of pressure thrust on us from the year before (when the Saints were ranked #1 nationally). I say, ‘thrust upon us’, but a lot of it was self-inflicted.”

Soccer coach and English teacher Craig Ewing describes Mark as being “incredibly creative, whether it be with a Halloween costume (I believe he dressed as me one year), an essay in Honors Comp class, or as he dribbled toward the goal – he did not do things as anyone else would. He is also one of the best soccer players to ever play for the Saints. He is an inaugural member of the STA Soccer Hall of Fame. He is his own person!”

Upon graduation from UMKC, Mark knew that he didn’t stand a chance of getting into the film

Mark Roennigke, an animator for Dreamworks, once aspired to be a doctor.


AlumnI PROFIlE

industry straight out of school, so he packed up and moved to San Francisco after being accepted at the Academy of Art. While employed at Maxis, a friend from the Art school invited him to a Dreamworks recruiting event in Marin. When the call came four months after he dropped off his demo reel at the studio giant, he was ecstatic.

Mark’s starting position at Dreamworks was working with a new team of animators to create animating cycles for crowd scenes. He believes that his background in games helped him land his “Dream” job. After completing two films as the Cycles Lead Animator, he was promoted to Shot Animator, his current position.

Mark enjoys his career immensely and looks forward to continuing to grow and challenge himself in his chosen field. He shared this advice to students who might be interested in a career in animation:

“Watch a lot of animation. There’s great stuff out there, but there’s also a lot that’s bad. The more you watch, the more you’ll be able to tell the difference and develop an eye for it. Read the Illusion of Life by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas – not only a good coffee table book, but it actually has everything you need to know about how to animate. It was required reading for me in graduate school.

“Draw a lot – if you want to work in computer animation, it’s not essential that you’re a great illustrator (I’m terrible compared to my co-workers), but it helps to be able to draw well enough to explore and communicate ideas. Find a good school that teaches animation and not just the software package. Take acting and improv classes if you can. Study body language and people-watch. Learn how to caricature personalities and motion.”

While Mark’s career is a demanding one, he reserves time for triathlon-training and travel, including a recent

vacation in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He also dabbles with guitar, but figures it can wait until health or age prevent him from cycling.

Email and phone calls help Mark stay connected with friends from Saint Thomas Aquinas while he ‘Skypes’ with family members back home in Kansas City. Mark’s parents live in K.C. as does his sister Julie, ’94, with her husband, John Watt and their new baby girl, Pinel.

According to his mother Pat Roennigke, technology coordinator at St. Joseph’s Grade School in Shawnee, Kansas, “If anyone showed a creative flair while growing up, it was Mark’s sister who was always making or designing things. Julie was the one who was going to be a designer and live in California – which she did, designing for GUESS!

“Mark and Julie have had opportunities because of their drive, focus and the excellent staff and faculty at our Catholic schools in

Johnson County. Sending them to a Catholic school was the best choice we ever made.”

Recently Pat and Bob Roennigke went to the movie Megamind at a local theater. At the end of the show, they waited as the credits rolled by and exclaimed, “There it is!” Someone nearby asked if the Roennigkes recognized a name up on the screen. Their response was a very happy “Yes! Our son!”

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Laura Cindrich, ‘05, and Gregory Foote, ‘05, were married on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park, Kansas, with Fr. Tony Lickteig presiding. Laura is the daughter of Jeanine and Mike Cindrich, ‘70. Greg is the son of Gail and Bob Foote.

Laura is a mother-and-baby nurse at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Greg helps run the family cattle business. The couple resides in Bucyrus, Kansas.

Front row from left: Rod Heasty, Katie Paquette, ‘05, Amy Blaise, ‘05, Kisha Clune, Amy Mellard, ‘07, Roya Clune, Bryn Gehring, ‘05, Lisa Brown, and Matt Rosentreter, ‘05.

Back row from left: Matt Pfeifer, ‘05, Mike Clifford, ‘05, Ben Cindrich, ‘03, Jim Foote, Brad Foote, ‘95, Laura Cindrich Foote, ‘05, Greg Foote, ‘05, Scott Foote, ‘94, Matt Cindrich, ‘01, Jake Wilson, and Grant Damas, ‘05.

Saints Marrying SaintsCindrich - Foote

Highlights of the Class of 2010• 100% graduation rate.

• Members of the class of 2010 were accepted to 146 different colleges and universities.

• Over 58% of the senior class received academic scholarships and awards to 100 different colleges and universities for a total of $10,343,946.

• 24% selected private colleges.

• 13% attend Catholic colleges.

• 37% attend colleges outside the state of Kansas.

• 92% of these seniors attend a four-year institution.

• 8% of these seniors attend a two-year institution.

• 2 National Merit FINALISTS

• 6 National Merit Commended Scholars

• 37 seniors were offered athletic scholarships to 39 different colleges.

• 3 Governor’s Scholars

• In 2010, 2039 high school seniors in Kansas were designated as State of Kansas Scholars; 64 of those seniors were Saint Thomas Aquinas graduates. Average ACT 29, GPA 3.9

• 70 seniors taking the ACT had a composite score of 28 or above.

HIGHlIGHTS / SAInTS mARRYInG SAInTS

School Highlights• 97% of graduates are proficient in

tenets of Catholic faith based on standardized testing by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

• 85% of students are involved in at least one activity.

• The STA Curriculum provides a solid core of college preparatory courses, with a full-time college and career counselor on staff.

• The Enhanced Learning Opportunity program helps boost academic success.

• A licensed learning specialist assists students who need additional help.

• Faculty are fully licensed, and 75% hold Masters degrees.

• The President and both Principals hold doctoral degrees in education.

• President Bill Ford is past-president and current member of the Board of Directors of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).


2010 mIROCkE GOlF ClASSIC

Tournament volunteer Jenny Scheve enjoys the day in her self-made shade.

Foursome George Jansen, Kevin Rooney, Steve Furman, and Bill Blaise enjoy the camaraderie of the day.

Red Robin/PB&J Restaurants, Inc., including current parents Bill Crooks, Paul Khoury and Tom Petersen, provided a tasty lunch of burgers and brats for the players and volunteers.

Left: Pat White, ’07, Bill White, John Downey, and Chip Ahern pause from play for a quick-pic.

Left: Marty Cole, Terry Miller, Kirk Kowalewski, and Gary Davis amuse themselves with a spectacular air-guitar performance.

Above: Kelly Staudenmyer and Bit Clark contribute their organization skills and lovely charm as tournament volunteers.

Left: Mary Beth Mecca and Anne Fields celebrate Saint Thomas Aquinas at the 25th annual Mirocke Golf Classic.

Tony Chiavirini, Phil Cansler, Mike Cindrich, and Gene Fritz – all members of the Class of 1970 – honor Coach Mirocke every year by assembling their foursome for the annual event.

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Board of TrusteesTom Quick, Chairman

Bryan Biggs

Fr. Frank Burger

Gary Davis

Bob Frankovic

Dave Goebel

Linda Hanson

Terry Miller

Fr. Bill Porter

Mary Jo Rooney

Bill White

2009-2010 Stewardship Report

A report on the finances and donors of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School for the 2009-2010 School Year.

2009-2010 AnnuAl REPORT


Revenue1. Tuition and Fees ............................7,914,4542. Support from Parishes .....................741,4153. Support from Archdiocese ................35,4004. Athletic Income ..................................40,9995. Activities Income ..............................108,9326. Advancement Income ......................411,7157. Interest Income ...................................64,7718. Misc. Income .....................................262,536

Total Revenue .......................... 9,580,222

Expenses1. Salaries/Benefits .............................6,473,9202. Administration/Operations ............356,7763. Instructional ......................................268,1854. Activities ............................................110,3565. Athletic ..............................................206,2426. Textbooks ............................................64,9447. Graduation ..........................................33,9808. Plant/Maintenance ...........................419,7499. Capital Improvement .......................122,24910. Utilities ............................................318,66011. Debt Reduction ................................95,02112. Loan Payments ...............................213,45013. Financial Assistance .......................820,317

Total Expenses ........................ 9,503,849

Financial StatementJuly 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010


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Honor Roll of DonorsThe following is a list of cash gifts received during the 2009-2010 fiscal year, July 1 – June 30. Thank you for your

commitment to Catholic education! We appreciate your generous support.

We apologize for inadvertent errors and omissions. Please contact the Advancement Office at 913-319-2425 with corrections.


Thomas AquinasMike & Maureen BukatyBrett & Sheryl ClantonDave & Jan Goebel Patrick & Mollie KellyMcCorkendale Construction,

Inc./Brett & Sheryl Clanton Kevin & Cathay PerzTom & Mickey Zarda

GoldMike & Denise ArmentroutKeith & Bit ClarkJohn & Julie CosentinoCosentino’s Price Chopper/John

CosentinoJohn & Flora Debacker Enterprise Bank & Trust/Linda

Hanson Bob & Loree FahertyDan & Teri GellerBruce & Linda HansonJoe & Mary KrizmanK T Wiedemann Foundation Inc.Michael & Michelle MatteuzziJohn & Barb O’DonnellO’Donnell and Sons Construction

Company, Inc./John O’DonnellMichael & Cynthia SabatiniTom & Mickey Zarda

BlueAnonymous x 2 Robert & Peggy AdamanyJay & Connie BreidenthalKC & Lori BrownBob & Lisa ClementGary & Jackie DavisTroy & Lisa DeLongThomas & Eileen DrapeJim & Carol ElderBob & Judy FrankovicRebecca HeidlageLamar & Rita HuntDan & JoAnn KanatzarMark LeVotaMike MagerlGreg & Pam MaherTerry & Terri MillerRichard & Karin MorganTrabon Printing/Mike Magerl

Thomas & Peggy WaggonerRichard & Renee WashburnJames & Robin Wooten

BenefactorJames & Dawn BelleriveSarah BurgessPat & Molly CahillJohn & Karyn CampbellJoe & Claire CoatarBernie & Martha ConcannonJeff & Ricki CoxThomas & Lynn DeBaccoCarole EdstromBob & Kathy FitzpatrickBill & Peggy FordSteve & Sandy FurmanRichard & Cynthia GierMichael & Kathleen GremillionLarry & Michele GressHaynes Equipment Co., Inc./Jim

Bellerive Burry & Jean HinmaniModules Software/Tom DeBacco Andrew & Terrie JeffersonJoel & Gretchen JohnsonK. D. Christian Construction Co.,

Inc./Kevin Christian Dan & Denise KeatingJim & Cece KissickKissick Construction Company/

Jim Kissick Midwest Compounders Inc./Troy

Delong Brian & Leann MillerMiller Plumbing Company, Inc./

Brian Miller Greg & Melissa NachbarStephen & Carol PascuzziMark & Barbara PerryBill & Catherine PowersTom & Michon QuickMark & Mary RadeticKevin & Kim ReichmuthMark & Susan RoosJim & Mary RyanSecurity Bank/Jay Breidenthal Scherzer & Associates/Jeff

Scherzer Jeff & Susan ScherzerDaniel & Petra ShinnAnthony & Constance

Skevington

Sprint Foundation Ward & Kelly StaudenmyerTompkins, Furman & Associates,

Inc./Steve Furman John & Connie TompkinsElizabeth VrabacDave & Dianne Wilderson

PresidentAnheuser-Busch, Inc./Tom

Gorczyca Ron & Marie AdrianKurt & Mary AmundsenBroski Fence Co./John Downey Hugh & Jane BensonMike & Lisa BoddickerRobert & Linda BoringBob & Lisa BregantDavid & Patricia BuchananRick & Alison ClarkMarty & Beth ColeCretcher Heartland Inc./Tom

Quick & Bob FrankovicCretex Concrete Products John & Cathy DowneyEgbar Foundation David & Sondra EstesJohn & Deborah FeehanMike & Mary Lee FoxG E Foundation David & Linda GentileTom & Mary GorczycaTerry & Victoria GruenewaldHallmark Corporate Foundation Dan & Karen HarrisonKyle HillKathy HintzCharles & Janet HuberCathryn HundJ. P. Morgan Chase Foundation

Dennis & Renee KefferBrian & Meya KindredGreg & Sue KleinBarry & Jill KosterJohn & Jacqueline KrimCharlie LamontMike & Angela LeikamTim & Anita LinkTim McAnany McAnany Construction, Inc./Tim

McAnany Jim & Rebecca MerwaldRobert & Karen MorrieMichael & Stephanie MravunacSteve & Valerie MuellerJerry & Cyndy NovacekPremier Bank/Marty Cole Andrew & Marty PavlovichSandra PriceTroy & Nancy ReazinRoadbuilders Machinery &

Supply Co., Inc./Joel Johnson Robert Miller Insurance Agency Jerry & Mary Ann RobisonRuss & Dawn SmythMark & Karen SneedMichael & Leslie SobekLon & Becky SwansonTequila Harry’s Inc./Dan &

Joann Kanatzar Treat America/Ramiro Noboa Bob & Ann TimmonsJohn & Bobbie TurekGerard & Diana VanHoetJulian & Jill VisoEric & Renee WeissendMichael & Marion WhalenBill & Sharon YeadoGreg & Ronda Zillner


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To determine your eligibility, check with your employer to see if your gift to a Catholic school can be matched. You may also visit www.matchinggifts.com to check if a specific company will match your charitable gift.

If your company offers such a program, all you need to do is obtain a matching-gift form at your workplace and submit it to the Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Office of Advancement. We’ll do the rest for you! Contact the Office of Advancement at 913-319-2425 with questions or for more information.


PatronCraig & Maureen AdfordBank of America Matching Gifts Bill & Elaine BlaiseCharles & Susan BlystoneKevin & Candy ConnealyRay & Jan CullingsErker Law Firm, PA/Tom Erker Mark & Gina GilroyKirk & Jeannette KowalewskiPaul & Lisa LacyTom & Colleen LatzTim LillisAlex & Julie MacGillivrayJohn & Maria McKernanDean & Teresa MooreKevin & Barbara PetracekDoug & Lisa PurtleMartin & Debra RyanRichard & Angela SchermerhornMark & Ann ShortPaul & Pamela Taylor

SaintDiana AlbertJim & Jocelyn AndersonApex Environmental

Consultants/Chris Frey David ArmstrongArthur J. Gallagher Foundation Arvest Bank/Michelle Fittro Michael & Susan BathonBeat the Bookstore – KU/Dan &

Denise KeatingRichard & Juliann BernardWilliam & Terry BigginsBryan & Lou Ann BiggsJon & Teresa BlongewiczJoe & Ev BoutteStacy BowenMark & Patty BrewerSylvester & Terri ByrdJerry & Melody CalovichDan & Maureen CarrollJohn CassellKen & Deborah CastinadoMarty & Diane ClementDr. Lisa Gonzales Clement Brian & Pamela Clemons

Steve & Shannon CliffordCarol ClunePaul & Tracey ColonnaDaniel & Janice ConnerRobert & Lisa CoplenTom & Sheila DeMarsJay & Mary DeschSean & Julie DohertyKarl & Nancy DonahueMichael & Dorothy EaganSteve & Mary EisenbarthJohn & Teresa EkedahlF & L Enterprises/Gene Fritz Jim & Anne FieldsMark & Kathy FranzenJeff & Pam FrederesTony & Martha FrookGallagher Benefit Services/Bob

Clement John & Clare GeigerDavid & Margaret GrevingMike & Patty HammerKirk & Terri HannaTed & Becky HartsigTony & Terri HeitScott & Cathy HermansenStephen & Linda HopfingerInland Truck Parts Company

Charitable Giving Intermec Foundation Geoff & Jennifer JohnsonJoseph & Anne KaveskiLawrence KellyKevin & Kathy KillileaBob & Heidi KoppGreg & Mary Bridget KratofilRobert & Becky KrattliKevin & Lynn KruseBrad & Francie KwapiszeskiDennis & Michelle ListerEmmett & Paula LoganWilliam & Ann LoganStephen & Barbara LoughmanMike & Beth MagerlScott & Melinda MarquessPaul & Maura Martin

Mark & Mary Pat McKinzieWilliam & Josephine McNallyTom & Mary Beth MeccaAlan & Lynne MestdaghJohn & Marla MichaelsPat &Linda MirockeCraig & Paula MossLorry & Brenda NelsonGene & Barb NelsonStan & Kathy NillMike & Liz NovoselPat & Mary O’ConnellRandy & Janet OlberdingMichael & Anita PaulsEric & Susanna PeckPerformance Rehab, LLC/Mark

Buckingham Tom & Ann PetersenDale & Catherine RommeJohn & Susan SaxerDale & Joanne SchaeferAlbert & Jeanetta SchendelMartin & Denise SchermolyAndrew & Marie SchmidtJeff & Mary SchugartDavid & Mianne SellService Master Catastrophe/Pat

Cahill

Glenn & Sue ShainDimitri & Mary SiscosStaudenmyer Construction, Inc./

Ward Staudenmyer Tom & Lisa StecMark & Kim StukelMike & Julie SullivanMike & Mary SullivanDaniel & Stacey TaylorPhil & Terri ThelenJohn & Cindy ThesingMike & Nina ThomasGreg & Julie TowsleyToyota Motor Sales Dennis & Julie TreacyUnited Bank of Kansas Dale & Tamera VestalBrett & Cheryl VickersDavid & Lisa VogtBrian & Amy WagnerWallace, Saunders, Austin, Brown

& Enochs/Mark McKinzieChristopher & Lisa WatersDavid & Stacy WatsonMatthew & Joann WegerWells Fargo Foundation Glenn & Terri WerthSteve & Terrie Whealon

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Todd & Lanese WherryJohn & Ann WhighamStephen & Lois WillisMarc & Mary Ann WoodwardGary & Kellie Zych

ContributorAbbott Laboratories Fund John & Teresa AhrensBob & Teresa AleyJim & Denise AlfonsinTim & Lisa AndrewsBrancato’s Catering B & L Marketing/Bob Cummings Larry & Susan BacksBill & Debbie BeckChris & Amanda BergerBernina Sewing Centers/Myron

Schwery Ryan & Stacy BestTim & Rebecca BockToby & Tracy BoschertLeo BrownMike & Carrie BrunPhil & Joan CanslerCapital City Bank/Mark GonzalesRobert & Julie CarmichaelTony ChiaveriniMike & Jeanine CindrichJim & Laura ClineFred & Betsy CollinsPaul & Jane CowanBob & Lisa CummingsBrendan & Casey CurranDanCo Systems, Inc./Dan & Julie

Pflumm Michael & Heather DelaneyWilliam & Emily DenningDavid & Joyce DiddeDST Systems, Inc. Mark & Carmen DudleyBrian DunnPatrick & Cindy DwyerJim & Charlene EnnekingCraig Ewing

Phil & Betty FarnanRalph & Iris FlournoyGary & Nancy FoltzCharles & Lisa FriedmanPhilip & Jill FrischRon & Colleen GardnerMichael & Jane GochisLarry & Kathy GoodeEd HallJim & Kathleen HallingRichard & Annette HartzellEd & Anna HeilmanPatrick & Karen HendersonCraig & Tracy HerterPaul & Barbara HeschmeyerPete & Sherri JacksonRick & Beth JenkinsKnights of Columbus #6673 Michael & Jo KuckelmanGerardo & Jennifer LopezJohn & Mary LutherShane LutzJohn & Melanie MahonDan MatneyMaple Hill Funeral Home/

Dan Matney Pete & Cheryl McDonaldGary & Annette MellardTom & Karen MillerMichael & Shelli MirockeMirocke Sales Corporation/

Mike Mirocke Dennis & Jan MorinRichard & Joni NachbarPaul NachbarPatrick & Elizabeth NelsonOrder of Malta - Kansas City/

John Massman Lorne & Dana ParksBrad & Mary Beth PattersonBrian & Janet PeacockDan & Julie PflummRobert & Beth PigottBrian & Diane PyleKen & Mary PyleQuest Diagnostics Richard Nachbar Plumbing, Inc./

Richard & Joni Nachbar

Pat & Becki ReganSean & Teresa ReillyJacob & Ashley RiekeSteve & Pat RuvoloJohn & Cathy RysavyBrian & Leigh SchenckRon & Regina ScherzerDaniel & Julie SchorglMyron & Chris SchweryPatrick & Susan SeibDave & Jane ShriverBrian & Denise SiebenMike & Denise SlavenDavid & Linda SlovikoskiDavid & Mary SpeckinJohn & Kim SpeckinSteve & Lisa StoeckleinBarry & Shelly SullivanChristian & Mary SwettVince & Sally TeahanPhillip & Terri ThelenBryan & Susan ThrasherSean & Kelly TyrrellJoe & Patti VodaMark & Mary Ellen WaltonScott & Anabella WassermanJim & Sue WatersDoug & Liz WattsMark & Laura WeeseTom & Shelly WilliamsGreg & Mary WilsonBret & Christy WilsonJohn & Sherry WilsonChristopher & Joyce WingerWinger & Co., P.C./Chris

Winger Scott & Cindy WinklerMichael & Jane Wynne

FriendNatch & Marybeth AnglesBoyd & Lisa BaumanTimothy & Christine BeasleyJohn & Dawn BellauBrian & Lynda BentlerAndrew & Michelle BolinJeffrey & Laurie BolligRichard and Nancy BolligKenneth & Peg BonoMario & Laura BrancatoKirk & Kelly BrideRob & Mary Beth BrownRoger & Barb BrunsEd & Ann CampbellJohn CampbellSteve CareyEdward CarlinMike & Maureen CarrollBob & Pat CluneBrian & Susan CordillClint & Marlene CordryBob & Carol CowdreyRobert & Catherine DarnellPaul & Debbie DentLisa DetermanSusan DillinghamHarold & Phyllis DistlerDennis & Janet DoddBill & Jo Anne DondlingerTerry & Rebecca DrogeCraig & Michelle DrummondRyan & Stephanie ErkerAnnette EvansSteve & Lisa EverhartCarol FinzollTim & Mary FlaglerJim & Ann FrankeDavid & Julie GadwoodMike & Michelle GammillJohn & Suzan GampperGeneral Mills Foundation



Honor and Memorial Gifts

You may always dedicate gifts to Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in memory of a deceased loved one or in honor of someone’s birthday or anniversary. These gifts will be used in greatest need, to benefit the students of STA.

Simply include a note with the name of whom you are designating your gift in honor or memory of and provide an address for that person or family if possible. We will acknowledge your gift back to you in writing, and also send the family a note indicating that you have made a gift in his/her/their honor. (Please provide the family’s address if possible.)

Honor and Memorial Gifts can be sent to: Office of Advancement, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, 11411 Pflumm Road, Overland Park, KS 66215. For more information, call 913-319-2425.

Neil & Carol Lynn Genilo Jeff & Annette GernerRobert & Elaine GlenskiDavid & Marianne GrantTom & Sondra GustafsonDeborah HedstromTimothy & Cathy HermsenRick HetzelGreg & Mary Ann HilgersMichael & Kim HinckCurtis & Laura HollandBurton & Colette HuerterTom HutchinsGregg & Kimberly IkenberryGeorge & Emily JansenWes & Patty JordanLaura KayaBrian & Karen KellermanChris & Mary KellyKelly & Debbie KephartKlein Orthodontics/Michael

Klein D.D.S.Eric & Lauren KlimtJoe and Janet KolichJim & Sally KutneyMary Ann LickteigDean & Pam LickteigMichael & Vicki LongPatrick & Maria LooneyKeith & Wendy LovetroJim & Rosemary MaherJerry & Janet MaloneMarvin & Jeannette MarstallPaula McCarthyBrian McCarthyJohn & Nancy McCarthyMark & Leighann McDonaldRichard & Susan MichalskiJane Clare MirockeMichael & Julie MorrandBlake MulvanyGinnie NashRoy & Judy NickumNick & Kristi NourieJames & Kathleen O’HaraChris OrelJoe & Lisa OrrickGreg PayneDonna PfaffMark & Debbie PfeiferJohn & Donna PottierArt & Gail PriebKerry & Jane ReganPaul & Nancy RoosMike & Rosalie SchardEdward & Dorene SchneiderRobert & Liz SchneiderJoe & Joanne SchroerClark & Gina SehonPatrick & Lori ShortellRandy & Margaret SmithGregory SpaldingPaul & Dorothy SpeckinChris & Karen SturgesJosef & Amy Sudduth

Barb SummersonJohn ThorpeFrank & Mary Cay TokicMark & Patricia TranckinoJames & Carol TroubaAmy WallaceConrad & Medie WeledjiRick & Coleen WellerMike & Kim WernelDwight & Toni WilliamsRichard & Mary WoodyJeff & Mary Ann ZandeBen & Betty Zarda

Donor/Young AlumniChip & Monica AhernAndy AkrightApril BaileyMary BakerBrian & Margaret BallJohn & Rita BeverlinDeborah BiondoDon & Debbie BlazekAndrew BockThomas & Nancy BunkerNat BursteinJames CarterJohn & Linda CraigMark & Lauren DeBaunGreg & Donna DesmarteauMichael & Anne DotterweichKelly & Kim DubbertSteve DuBoisGregory & Michele FalenElizabeth FordKaren FragaleMatt HallauerChuck & Amy HammonsMatt & Susan HardingMark & Kim HarrisonJoe & Sarah HeideschJulieana HendricksTim HerreJoseph & Sandra HorvatLarry & Kathleen HuppeBrad & Kerri Jennings

Mary Pat JohnstonTeresa KearneyJohn & Sally KeatingLisa KelleyCheryl KesslerKen & Ginny KnutsenRon & Stephanie KochMike & Ann KucharskiKarl KuckelmanLewer Agency, Inc./Michael

Lewer Anne MalineeLeonard & Terri McKeeRichard & Cindy McOskerMerck Company Foundation Al & Carrie MinerSteven & Peggy MoranTim & Susan MulcahyChristopher & Sharon NicelyDavid & Cathleen OgleChristopher & Sui Sum OlsonParty City/Billy Williams Kenny & Serena PriceMary Ellen Rajdl

Michael ReazinPatrick ReazinSusan RolingJohn SandersMark & Kelley ScharoschPaul & Jeanne ScheuermanKurt & Donna SchmidtMark & Heather SchonemanVicki SchroederJohn & Irene SheerinBryan & Cynthia SmithDan & Anne SpennerTim & Shellie SullivanWalt & Kaye ThompsonJames & Kim ThorupCarl & Lisa VillagomezMike & Monica WalbergJohn WaldeckBill WeilerLouis & Jane WetzelCharles & Karen WheelerCarolyn WhiteJohn & Sylvia WiedemanDoug & Patti Woodhead

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Extravaganza 2009 DonorsThe following includes cash, in-kind and item donations for Extravaganza 2009.



Robert & Peggy AdamanyAdventure SportsChip & Monica AhernJohn & Teresa AhrensTeresa AhrensDiana Zarda AlbertAll About TravelAMC EntertainmentAmerican Heartland TheatreBill Amundsen, Golf GalaxyTim & Lisa AndrewsNatch & Marybeth AnglesAnheuser-Bush/InBevMark & Dorian AssenmacherAssured Management CompanyAvila UniversityDennis & Virginia Ayer, DDSLarry & Susan BacksBaker UniversityDavid & Sara BakerMargaret BallShelly BarmbyJohn & Carol BartolacJeffrey & Julie BartzMichael & Susan BathonBoyd & Lisa BaumanBill & Debbie BeckBelfonte Ice Cream & Dairy

FoodsJames & Dawn BelleriveHugh & Jane BensonBrian & Lynda BentlerChris BergerKirk & Julie BerggrenStephen & Jennifer BerkoMichael & Liz BeverBill & Terry BigginsJon & Teresa BlongewiczBob Allen FordRebecca BockMike & Lisa BoddickerKim BogartAndrew & Michelle BolinJeff & Laurie BolligElizabeth BonnerKenneth & Peg BonoRobert & Linda BoringToby & Tracy BoschertBoschert Partners MarketingBoulevard Brewing Co.Mario & Laura BrancatoLisa BregantDan & Patti BrewerKirk & Kelly BrideBrookside OpticalCharlie & Hattie BrownRobert & Erin Brown

John & Connie BuddMike & Maureen BukatyTom & Nancy BunkerKeith & Michelle BurkhartNat BursteinSylvester & Terri ByrdPatrick & Molly CahillJerry & Melody CalovichJohn & Karyn CampbellDan & Maureen CarrollMike & Maureen CarrollJim & Ann CaseyJohn Cassell, Sheraton HotelsKen & Deb CastinadoRick & Caryn CatoCedar Creek Realty – Ken

RosbergCelsius TanneryCenter SportsArthur & Carol ChartrandKent & Elizabeth CherryPaul & Marian CherryChux TruxKeith & Bit ClarkRick & Alison ClarkBob & Lisa ClementBrian & Pamela ClemonsSteve & Shannon CliffordBob & Pat CluneJoseph & Claire CoatarStacy CobbCoca-Cola Bottling Company of

Mid-AmericaBetsy CollinsKathy ConnaughtonRoss & Janice ConnerBrian & Susi CordillMike & Susie CorriganJohn & Julie CosentinoCountry Club PlazaCrawford SalesCreighton UniversityBill & Sarah CrooksRay & Jan CullingsR. Tyler & Annette CundithSteve & Lisa CunninghamMichael & Laura CurranCustom CutsBill & Rose DaviedGary & Jackie DavisMurray & Suzanne DavisRonald & Catherine DavisDouglas & Lynette DavisLauren DeBaunDecks By Dan and Lights By DanTom & Judy DeerTim & Michelle Dehaemers

Michael & Heather DelaneyTroy & Lisa DeLongTom & Sheila DeMarsDesigns by LizabethDavid & Joyce DiddeMark & Beth DierksSusan DillinghamPhyllis DistlerJeff & Nancy DoldJack & Nancy DonahueBill & JoAnne DondlingerDoodles by KellyJohn & Cathy DowneyTom & Eileen DrapeJerry & Liz DrewTerry DrogeSteve & Karen DuethmanJeff & Mary Duffendack Tom Duvall & Carmen DuvallPatrick & Cindy DwyerDynamic FastenerMichael & Dorothy EaganEagles GymnasticsMark & Diana EbelingBill & Shanthi EckertJohn & Teresa EkedahlJim & Carol ElderElephant Bar RestaurantIvan & Dianna EliasMichelle EllefsonLori EngelmannDave & Sondra EstesAnn & Thomas EvansCraig EwingFactory Direct ApplianceBob & Loree FahertyFairway and Greene, Inc.Family Golf ParkFamily Tree NurseryDavid & Cathy FarmerPhil FarnanJohn & Deb FeehanScott & Monica FeuerbornFirst Watch – Ron HenningTim & Mary FlaglerFolly TheaterGary & Nancy FoltzFootlights Haircut ShopsWilliam & Peggy FordMike & Mary Lee FoxFranciscan University of

StubenvilleJim & Ann FrankeJudy FrankovicFreddy T’s Bar & GrillJeff & Pam FrederesCharles & Lisa Friedman

Friends of STATony & Martha FrookFry Orthodontic SpecialistsDavid & Julie GadwoodDavid & Elizabeth GalbreathJohn & Suzan GampperRon & Colleen GardnerMyles & Lisa GartlandGates BBQMark & Gina GilroyGolf Club of KansasBob & Kathy GolubskiLisa R. Gonzales, D.D.S., P.C.Kevin & Michele GouldGrace Dental - Dr. Gloria RobertsRegina GrahamGrand Street CafeDavid & Marianne GrantGrayling, Inc. – Dave BertugliaGreen Expectations Landscaping

CompanyTom & Monica GreerMichael & Kathleen GremillionLarry & Michele GressKevin & Monica GrosdidierA.J. Gross DistributorsJim & Kathleen HallingMike & Patty HammerChuck HammonsHandcrafted Wines of KansasCraig HaningKirk & Terri HannaPeter HanrahanSusan HardingTimothy & Cathy HareKim HarrisonJoe HeideschRebecca HeidlageLyn HeilmanTony & Terri HeitHen House – College & QuiviraJulieana HendricksTodd & Chris HenningHereford HouseHerff Jones Inc.Scott & Catherine HermansenHermes LandscapingTimothy & Cathy HermsenRick HetzelKerry & Lynda HigginsMary Ann HilgersBrock & Kelly HillMike & Kim HinckBurritt & Jean HinmanMichael & Vicki HolmesCarolyn HoltonStephen & Linda Hopfinger



Mike & Susan HornHoulihan’s RestaurantHouse of Diamonds Cathryn HundLamar & Rita HuntHyVee @ 135th St.Ida’s Bridal & TuxedosIowa State UniversityPete & Sherri JacksonGeorge & Emily JansenAndrew & Terrie JeffersonRick & Beth JenkinsJennifer Jo Cobb RacingJimmy John’sKeith & Molly JohnsonJohnson County Ducks UnlimitedPatty JordanCharles & Lynlee JosephJust for Hair/Overland ParkKansas City BalletKansas City ChiefsKansas City T-BONES Baseball

ClubKansas City ZooKC Hopps/810 Zone – Chris

SuttonBob & Margaret KeernsJohn & Sally KeatingDennis & Renee KefferChris & Mary KellyDebbie KephartPaul & Cindy KhouryKevin & Kathy KillileaKincaid Coach LinesBrian & Meya KindredKlein OrthodonticsLen & Tina KollarsBarry & Jill KosterKirk & Jeannette KowalewskiGreg & Mary Bridget KratofilKevin & Lynn KruseKansas State UniversityBrad & Chris KuhlmannMarsha KurelacPaul & Lisa LacyCharlie LamontLanders Visions – Collins LandersLe Fou FrogLeawood ChiropracticScott & Tamura LeBlancLegacy School of the ArtsPete & Karla LeibhamMike & Angela LeikamDean & Pam LickteigLifeTouch PhotographyTim LillisLionsgate Pet HospitalKeith & Kathy LisbonDennis & Michelle ListerLizabeth PhotographyLoews Santa MonicaWilliam & Ann LoganEmmett & Paula LoganLonghorn SteakhouseGerardo & Jennifer Lopez

Loras College Admission OfficeStephen & Barb LoughmanLoyola University New OrleansPaul & LeAnne LundyJohn & Mary LutherShane LutzJerry & Janet MaloneMarche Francais, LLC – Rebecca

BockRandy & Tracy MarkwayMarquette UniversityJeannette MarstallPaul & Maura MartinScott & Sheila MartinsenTom & Julie MayfieldMike & Marlene McCabePaula McCarthyMcCormick DistillingMark & Leighann McDonaldPete & Cheryl McDonaldRichard & Cindy McOskerTom & Mary Beth MeccaGary & Annette MellardKerry & Terry MenegayRebecca MerwaldMetro Media SecurityJohn MichaelsJohn & Marla MichaelsMilanoJ.D. & Lisa MillerThomas & Karen MillerP.Brian & Leann MillerTroy & Phyllis MillsMissouri State UniversityHarold & Eileen MittsFrank & Claire MorelloRich & Karin MorganDennis & Jan MorinMarcia MoroneyRobert & Karen MorrieMichael & Stephanie MravunacSteve & Valerie MuellerBill & Polly MullinBob & Luisa MulvaneyKevin & Kathy MurphyMy Favorite ThingsGregory & Melissa NachbarNational Golf Club of Kansas

CityNatural Accents Distinctive

Outdoor LightingTimothy & Elaine NavickasNell Hills, Mary Carol GerrityGene & Barbara NelsonLorry & Brenda NelsonJim & Jennie NewmanNick & Jakes – Kevin TimmonsNicklaus Golf ClubJudy NickumKristi NourieCyndy NovacekMichael & Sharon O’ConnellPatrick & Mary O’ConnellRick & Karen OddoSui Sum Olson

Joe OrrickOverland Park Art & FrameMichael & Kimberly OwensPapa Murphy’s PizzaPar Exsalonce Salon & Day SpaParisi Artisan CoffeeLorne & Dana ParksBrad & Mary Beth PattersonMichael & Anita PaulsAndrew & Marty PavlovichPawsitively PerfectPB&J RestaurantBrian & Janet PeacockEric & Susanna PeckPepsi Ice MidwestMark & Barbara PerryTom & Ann PetersenDebbie & Mark PfeiferJean PflummBeth PittmanMark & Debbie PoelzlJames & Melissa PowellWilliam & Catherine PowersPremier BankKenny & Serena PriceKent & Lori PricePrintTimeDoug & Lisa PurtleBrian & Diane PyleEd & Mary PyleAustin QuickMichon QuickTom & Michon QuickQuik Trip CorpMark & Mary RadeticChristopher RadielTroy & Nancy ReazinKerry & Jane ReganRegis UniversityKevin & Kim ReichmuthSean ReillySean & Teresa ReillyBruce & Toni RiekeJim & Megan RiggsJerry & Mary Ann RobisonDale & Catherine RommeWilliam & Nancy RonanPaul & Nancy RoosRussell FloristMartin & Debra RyanMichael & Cynthia SabatiniSaffee’s@ Oak Park MallSaint Louis UniversitySarah O’Connor PhotographyPaul & Tracy SatterfieldBrian SchenckAlbert & Jeanetta SchendelJeffrey & Susan ScherzerRonald & Regina ScherzerJenny ScheveDoug & Colleen SchieberKurt & Donna SchmidtAndrew & Marie SchmidtRobert & Liz SchneiderHeather Schoneman

Joseph & Joanne SchroerJim & Kelly SetterShadow Buddies FoundationShadow Glen Golf ClubSheraton ChicagoSheraton DallasSheraton DenverSheraton Hotel of Overland ParkSheraton St. Louis City

Center HotelGreg & Michele SherlockJim & Kelly ShermanMichael & Kay ShirleyDavid ShriverBrian & Denise SiebenMark & Mary SiebertMargaret SmithDave & Robyn SmithRuss & Dawn SmytheMark & Karen SneedSouthmoreland on the PlazaDavid & Mary SpeckinJohn & Kim SpeckinSpin PizzaSpring Hill CollegeSTASTA Advancement OfficeSTA Clothing ClassesSTA Football TeamSTA Soccer TeamDaniel & Lisa StalpJeff & Janelle StammStandard Beverage – Joni

BrennanStanford Comedy ClubStatementsWard & Kelly StaudenmyerTom & Lisa StecMark & Ginni SteeleFr. Andrew StroblMark & Kim StukelKaren SturgessAmy SudduthBarb SummersonLon & Becky SwansonChristian & Mary SwettSwim QuikTanner’s Bar & GrillDaniel & Stacey TaylorPaul & Pamela TaylorMichael & Kathleen TeahanVince & Sally TeahanTexas Christian UniversityJim TharpThe Chicago CubsPhilip & Terri ThelenJohn & Cindy ThesingKevin & Denise ThimmeschMike ThomasRodney & Trish ThomasBrad & Leigh Ann ThomasSusan ThomeczekKaye ThompsonThompson’s Clock ManorBryan Thrasher

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1945 (65th)Ben Zarda

1950 (60th)Joan Maurer Shikles

1955 (55th)Joseph GardnerJohn Sanders

1960 (50th)Evelyn Berry*Ann Hayes Blanner*Joyce Beam Bradshaw*Kathleen Glennon Detra*Janice Scheier Kieffaber*Paul Kirk*Mary Ester Fernandez Perez*Albert Roos*Francis VanNieuenhuyse*

2010 Reunion GiftsThe following gifts are from alumni during their reunion year, 2010 – from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2010.

Gifts received July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, also appear in the ‘Alumni Donors’ listing of this Annual Report.

1970 (40th)Phil CanslerTony ChiaveriniMike CindrichKathy Wagner Shirley*

1975 (35th)Deborah Mense BiondoSusan Nicks Bishop Lynn Boutte MestdaughMark Roos Susan Downey Roos

1980 (30th)Greg NachbarDan PflummMary Lavery UrbanSteve Willis

1985 (25th)Mike MagerlDan MatneyMike MirockePat Regan

1990 (20th)John MichaelsGreg Payne

1995 (15th)Lisa Suellentrop KelleyRicky Paradise

2000 (10th)Allison DreilingTim HerreMark LeVotaJacob RiekeElizabeth Kisthardt Samples

*In memory of deceased classmates

Bryan & Susan ThrasherTiffany Green Golf ClubTim Galyean PhotographyFrank & Mary Cay TokicJohn TompkinsTop Notch Heating Cooling &

PlumbingTraditions FurnitureTreat AmericaTruman State UniversityJohn & Bobbie TurekTurnstylesSean & Kelly TyrrellUnicorn TheatreUniversity of Central MissouriUniversity of DenverUniversity of KansasUniversity of MissouriUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonGerard & Diana VanHoetScott & Dana VenaDale & Tamera Vestal

Brett & Cheryl VickersVictorian Trading CompanyVirginia Tech UniversityJoseph & Patricia VodaDavid & Lisa VogtElizabeth VrabacW Chicago City CenterTom & Peggy WaggonerAmy WallaceArthur & Ann Walsh, Jr.Warner Bros. Domestic Television

DistributionRick & Renee WashburnWashburn UniversitySue WatersChristopher & Lisa WatersDavid & Stacy WatsonDonald & Colleen WatsonBrent & Doretta WatsonDouglas & Liz WattsWilliam WeilerMike & Kim WernelWestern Illinois University

Western State College of Colorado

Charles & Karen WheelerJohn & Ann WhighamEllen WhiteJim & Karen WhiteheadDavid & Maria WhiteselGeorge & Michelle WilberDave & Dianne WildersonWilliam Jewell CollegeTom & Shelly WilliamsBret & Christy WilsonGreg WilsonJohn & Sherry WilsonWilson Fans & LightingCindy WinklerJoe & Karen WitkowskiAndrew & Shelly WongMarc & Mary Ann WoodwardRichard & Mary WoodyJim & Robin WootenWorld Unique ImportsChristopher & Stephanie Wright

Justin WrigleyMichael & Jane WynneSam Wyrick – Circle Seven Gun

DogsYard HouseMark & Ann ZackMary Ann ZandeZen MassageZen SpaZestFr. Mitchel ZimmermanRalph & Bridget Zuniga



Alumni Donors“Thank you” to our 2009-2010 donors who are alumni of St. Joseph’s, Aquinas and Saint Thomas Aquinas High

Schools. This report reflects gifts received July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010.

1945Ben Zarda

1951Jane Clare Hendrix Mirocke

1952Joe BoutteThomas Zarda

1953Mickey Nachbar Zarda

1955John Sanders

1966Mary Ellen Nicks Rajdl

1970Phil CanslerTony ChiaveriniMike Cindrich

1972Annette Mirocke EvansRebecca Lang Merwald

1973James CarterDave Shriver

1974Alan MestdaghJane Bichelmeyer Wetzel

1975Deborah Mense Biondo Lynne Boutte MestdaghMark Roos Susan Downey Roos

1976Pat Mirocke

1977Steve CareyDan KeatingPaul RoosPhil Thelen

1978Sean DohertyMary Pat Sasenick JohnstonTerri Vohland Thelen

1979Terri Spero HeitJane Dillbeck ShriverKaren Garies MillerMelissa Brown Nachbar Tamera Venneman Vestal

1980Greg NachbarDan PflummSteve Willis

1981Diana Zarda AlbertAnn Marciniak CampbellDavid SpeckinLisa Nash Stoecklein

1982Stacy Miller BowenLisa Feuerborn CoplenDenise Miller KeatingJulie Seitter PflummDave Watson

1983Christine Cisper Beasley

1984Larry GoodeJohn Speckin

1985Mike MagerlDan MatneyMike MirockePat Regan

1986Paul Nachbar

1987Mike WalbergMonica Cisper Walberg

1990John MichaelsGreg Payne

1992Lisa Benson Determan

1993John Thorpe

1994Brian Dunn

1995Lisa Suellentrop Kelley

1996Mike Brun

1999Susan Roling

2000Tim HerreMark LeVotaJacob Rieke

2003Andy AkrightElizabeth FordKyle HillCarolyn White

2004Andrew BockTom Hutchins

2006Michael Reazin

2008Patrick Reazin

2009Lawrence Kelly

It’s Never to Late to Give!There is still time to be a participant in the 2010-11

Alumni Annual Fund. If you would like to make a contribution, please go online to:

www.stasaints.net/SaintsAnnualFund

A LEGACY OF SUCCESS

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Faculty & StaffMembers of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Faculty and Staff who provided monetary contributions in 2009-2010:

John & Teresa AhrensBob & Teresa AleyTim & Lisa Andrews AnonymousApril BaileyBrian & Margaret BallBoyd & Lisa BaumanChris & Amanda BergerRyan & Stacy BestTim & Rebecca BockBob & Lisa BregantLeo BrownRoger & Barb BrunsSarah BurgessNat BursteinKen & Deborah CastinadoJim & Laura ClineFred & Betsy CollinsPaul & Jane CowanBrendan & Casey CurranMark & Lauren DeBaunGreg & Donna DesmarteauSusan DillinghamHarold & Phyllis DistlerTerry & Rebecca DrogeCraig & Michelle DrummondSteve DuBoisCraig EwingPhil & Betty FarnanRalph & Iris FlournoyBill & Peggy FordBob & Judy FrankovicMark & Kathy Franzen

Matt HallauerJim & Kathleen HallingChuck & Amy HammonsMatt & Susan HardingMark & Kim HarrisonJoe & Sarah HeideschRebecca HeidlageJulieana HendricksRick HetzelGreg & Mary Ann HilgersCathryn HundBrad & Kerri JenningsWes & Patty JordanKelly & Debbie KephartRon & Stephanie KochGreg & Mary Bridget KratofilCharlie LamontTim LillisMarvin & Jeannette MarstallPaula McCarthyJim & Rebecca MerwaldAl & Carrie MinerCraig & Paula MossRoy & Judy NickumNick & Kristi NourieJerry & Cyndy NovacekDavid & Cathleen OgleChristopher & Sui Sum OlsonChris OrelJoe & Lisa OrrickLorne & Dana ParksKenny & Serena PriceBrian & Diane Pyle

Tom & Michon QuickSean & Teresa ReillyBrian & Leigh SchenckAlbert & Jeanetta SchendelMark & Heather SchonemanVicki SchroederDave & Jane ShriverRandy & Margaret SmithSteve & Lisa StoeckleinChris & Karen SturgesJosef & Amy SudduthMike & Julie SullivanBarb SummersonMike & Nina ThomasWalt & Kaye ThompsonBryan & Susan ThrasherJohn & Connie TompkinsElizabeth VrabacJim & Sue WatersBill WeilerGreg & Mary WilsonScott & Cindy WinklerJeff & Mary Ann Zande

Matching Gift CompaniesAbbott Laboratories FundArthur J. Gallagher FoundationBank of America Matching GiftsDeluxe CorporationDST Systems, Inc.H & R BlockHallmark Corporate FoundationInland Truck Parts CompanyIntermec FoundationJ.P. Morgan Chase FoundationMerck Company FoundationQuest DiagnosticsSprintToyota Motor SalesUBSWells Fargo Foundation

Honor & Memorial GiftsMr. Andrew Akright, in honor of Coach Greg WilsonMrs. Carol Finzoll, in memory of Chris Sloan, ‘04,

and Danielle Sloan, ‘05Dr. Ed Hall, in memory of Judy HallDr. Rebecca Heidlage, in memory of Robert HeidlageMr. and Mrs. Joe Krizman, in memory of Andrea HusongMs. Megan Kuckelman, in memory of Laura NelsonMr. Tim Lillis, in memory of Michael LillisMr. Tim Lillis, in memory of Thomas McGeeMr. and Mrs. Roy Nickum, in honor of STA Foreign Language Teachers Mrs. Jane Clare Mirocke, in memory of Gennaro MirockeMr. Blake Mulvany, in memory of Roseann MulvanyMr. and Mrs. Steve Ruvolo, in honor of Charles BowmanMr. and Mrs. Steve Ruvolo, in honor of Lynn HollemanMr. Gregory Spalding, in memory of Laura Hartman SpaldingMr. Gregory Spalding, in memory of Rick Smith



Mirocke Golf Classic 2009 DonorsThe following includes cash, in-kind and item donations for the 2010 Mirocke Golf Classic.


John & Teresa AhrensAnheuser-Busch, Inc./Tom

GorczycaAnonymousApex Environmental

Consultants/Chris FreyArvest Bank/Barry SullivanThe Barrel House/Kathy & Bob

FitzpatrickBeat the Bookstore – KU/Dan &

Denise KeatingKC Pumpkin Patch & Corn

Maze/Kirk & Julie BerggrenBernina Sewing Centers/Myron

SchweryBryan & Lou Ann BiggsBill & Elaine BlaiseBrancato’s Catering/All Seasons

Party RentalBroski Fence Co./John DowneyKC & Lori BrownMike BrunSylvester & Terri ByrdPhil Cansler

Capital City Bank/Mark GonzalesTony ChiaveriniMike CindrichBob & Lisa ClementMarty & Diane ClementSteve & Shannon CliffordCretcher Heartland Incorporated/

Tom Quick & Bob FrankovicCretex Concrete ProductsSteve & Lisa CunninghamDanCo Systems, Inc./Dan

PflummGary & Jackie DavisTim & Michelle DehaemersLisa R. Gonzales Clement, DDSThomas & Eileen DrapeBrian DunnAnnette Mirocke EvansF & L Enterprises/Gene FritzFamily Tree NurseryJim & Anne FieldsBill & Peggy FordPhilip “Flip” and Jill FrischSteve & Sandy FurmanGallagher Benefit Services/Bob

Clement

Dave & Jan GoebelGolf DiscountGolf M.D.Tom GoodfriendCraig & Tracy HerterBurry & Jean HinmaniModules Software/Tom DeBaccoGeorge & Emily JansenJoel & Gretchen JohnsonVicki JonesK. D. Christian Construction Co.,

Inc./Kevin ChristianKissick Construction Company/

Jim KissickMichael S. Klein, D.D.S.JCI/Bob KoppBob & Heidi KoppKirk & Jeannette KowalewskiKevin & Lynn KruseAlex & Julie MacGillivrayMaple Hill Funeral Home/Dan

MatneyMichael & Michelle MatteuzziMcAnany Construction, Inc./Tim

McAnanyMcCorkendale Construction,

Inc./Sheryl & Brett ClantonJohn & Maria McKernanTerry & Terri MillerMiller Plumbing Company, Inc./

Brian Miller

Pat MirockeMichael MirockeBlake MulvanyGreg NachbarPaul NachbarO’Donnell and Sons

Construction Company, Inc./Barb & John O’Donnell

Andrew & Marty Pavlovich

Performance Rehab, LLC/Mark Buckingham

Kevin & Barbara Petracek

Premier Bank/Marty Cole

Dan & Liz PruettTom & Michon QuickRed Robin /PB&J Restaurants,

Inc./Paul Khoury, Bill Crooks & Tom Petersen

Pat ReganRichard Nachbar Plumbing, Inc./

Joni & Richard NachbarRoadbuilders Machinery &

Supply Co., Inc./Joel JohnsonRobin Nigro Golf AcademyJerry & Mary Ann RobisonScherzer & Associates/Jeff

ScherzerDaniel & Julie SchorglSecurity Bank/Jay BreidenthalService Master Catastrophe/Pat

CahillSports ClipsWard & Kelly StaudenmyerBarry & Shelly SullivanSummit Golf Brands/Kirk

KowalewskiTequila Harry’s Inc./JoAnn &

Dan KanatzarTompkins, Furman & Associates,

Inc./Steve FurmanTop Notch Heating & CoolingTrabon Printing/Mike MagerlTreat America/Ramiro NoboaUnited Bank of Kansas/John

GeigerWallace, Saunders, Austin, Brown

& Enochs/Mark McKinzieMark & Mary Ellen WaltonWinger & Co. CPA’s/Chris

WingerBen & Betty ZardaGreg & Ronda Zillner

Diane Ebeling assists golfers Timmy McAnany, Dave Goode, Mike Cindrich and Kevin Rooney at check-in.Ben Fitzpatrick, ’07, wins the

putting contest and prepares for a chance to win $2,500, while Joel Johnson looks on.

John O’Donnell commands at the green again.

John & Maria McKernan pose with Pete Mirocke, grandson of the tournament’s namesake, and Tony Mirocke, ’75 – son of Coach Mirocke.

Volunteers Maureen Carroll, Patti Brewer, Jenny Scheve, and Christy Wilson bring smiles to the day!

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Class of 195060-Year ReunionMay 22, 2010

Members of the Class of 1950 gathered last spring to celebrate 60 years since graduation. They met at St. Joseph Church in Shawnee for Mass, then breakfast at First Watch, followed by a tour of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. The group then met with spouses/friends at Hereford House in Shawnee where they received their Gold Medal Club (50-year) pins.

Left-to-right: Rosemary Schmiedeler Reinig, Chuck Renne, Charlie Lichtenauer, Jim Klein, Joann Maurer Shikles, Jim Gardner, Al Miller, and Martha Fanning Houser.

Front row: Rosemary Schmiedeler Reinig, Deana Lichtenauer, Charlie Lichtenauer, Connie Klein, Charlotte Renne, and Martha Fanning Hauser. Second row: Ann Gardner, Jim Klein, Joann Maurer Shikles, and Al Miller. Back row: Chuck Renne, Pete Hauser, and Jim Gardner.

Class of 1955 55-Year ReunionOctober 8-9, 2010

Classmates traveled from far and wide to attend the Class of 1955 55th Reunion. Participants all thoroughly enjoyed the Homecoming Tailgate BBQ at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School on Friday evening and attending the football game as a group. Ted Horning, reunion organizer, said, “The game and Homecoming ceremonies really brought back memories, and we’re all proud of our ‘old school’.” Following the game, classmates socialized at the All Years Reunion in the school’s Auxiliary Gym. On Saturday, classmates and spouses gathered at Hereford House in Shawnee for lunch and their Gold Medal Club Pinning.

Left to right: Jim Dusselier, Sharon Dusselier, ‘58, Lenny Kempf, ‘55, Marianne Pinard Blake, ‘55, Ted Horning, ‘55, Al Faltermeier, ‘58, and Ed Kempf, ‘58.

Below: Front row: Richard SarverBack row, left-to-right: Tom Schweiger, Marianne Pinard Blake, Gwen Stephenson Echard, Ted Horning, Lenny Kempf, and John Sanders.

Above: Front row, left to right: Marianne Pinard Blake of Folsom, California, Dick Sarver of Palm Desert, California, Ron Pflumm of Shawnee, Kansas, and Ted Horning of Shawnee.Back row: Carolyn Brite Peterson of Bonner Springs, Kansas, Gwen Stephenson Echard of Grove, Oklahoma, Lenny Kempf of Scottsdale, Arizona, Dick Meiners of Lenexa, Kansas, and Tom Schweiger of Gravois Mills, Missouri. Not pictured: John Sanders of Kansas City, Missouri.


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Class of 1960 50-Year ReunionSeptember 10-11, 2010Saints Pub & Patio, and Milburn

Country Club

Cake for the Class of 1960 50-Year Reunion

Left: Reunion organizers: Bob Garrett, Ann Hayes Blanner, Joan Rieke Brady, Joyce Beam Bradshaw, and Mike Logan.

Right: Linda Crowley Day, Marie DeGraeve Justice, and Jeanette Smith Schweitzer.

Pam and Cliff Keyes

Right: Lou and Barb Gangel

Below: Mike Logan describes all the fun months of planning by the committee.

Mike Bayne (husband of Kathy Brashears Bayne, ’60, deceased), Fran Barry Burns, Judy Joergens Mills, and Linda Zahner, OSB. Bob Garrett, with Joan Brady and Joyce Bradshaw,

welcomes classmates to the 50th Reunion celebration at Milburn Country Club (Larry Dobbels in forefront).

Front row, left-to-right: Jeanette Smith Schweitzer, Carolyn Richardson Starrett, Judy Joergens Mills, Frances Barry Burns, Mary Helen Reischman Heckadon 2nd row: Gene Klein, Ann Hayes Blanner, Sister Martha Schweiger, OSB, Linda Cowley Puppe, and Mary Ester Fernandez Perez3rd row: Eugene Meiners, Winnie Smith Woods, Joan Hahner Greene, Mary Evelyn Sullivan Chirpich, Joyce Beam Bradshaw, and Jan Scheier Kieffaber4th row: Ruth Joan Van DeBerghe Thrift, and Mary Gray Angerman5th row: Donna Bates Logan, Cliff Keyes, Sister Linda Zahner, OSB, and Marie DeGraeve Justice6th row: Steve Mallory, Bob Garrett, Joan Rieke Brady, and Harriet Shumway Mayer7th row: John Loftus, and Al Roos8th row: Paul Evelyn Berry, Pat Hartegan Spencer, Mike Logan, Fran VanNieuwenhuyse, Larry Dobbles, and Lou Gangel

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Facebook Connect and the Saints Alumni Community

Go to www.aquinascommunity.com to update your address and also automatically connect your community account with your Facebook profile.

For updates on what’s going on at STA, check out the Saints’ Official Facebook Page!

www.facebook.com/stasaintsalumni

This photograph was taken at a St. Joseph High School class reunion in 2010.

Submit your best idea for a caption by February 15, 2011, to the Office of Alumni Relations at [email protected] (appropriate content only). The winner, selected by school Advancement staff, will receive a $25 gift certificate for the Saints Spirit Shop.

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St. Joseph’s High School and Project Talent fifty years later

If you were a member of the St. Joseph’s Class of 1960, ’61, ’62, or ’63, you might recall participating in a study of American high school students sanctioned by the United States government. Project Talent surveyed 400,000 students across the country in 1960, and anyone who participated is now being sought by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) fifty years later to compile and record the information.

The original purpose of the study was to identify the aptitudes and abilities of America’s youth who were considered the country’s most valuable resource. The students were told that the information may help with “creation of an educational system, advance medical knowledge and develop effective retirement planning.”

The young people were tested in areas of language, memory, mathematics, mechanical reasoning, and creative thinking. It also included personal questions about experiences, family, background, aspirations for the future and personality types.

According to Project Talent and AIR personnel who have resurrected the project, “Large studies that follow people from adolescence to retirement age are both rare and extremely valuable. It provides a way to study the life experiences of a generation of Americans whose lives spanned an amazing period of historical and cultural change.”

One St. Joseph participant, Mary Reischman Heckadon, ’60, still has the card presented to her in March of her senior year in high school verifying her involvement in the program. During her recent 50-Year Class Reunion, a representative from Project Talent made a short presentation to the group at Milburn Country Club. Mary pulled out her official Project Talent identification card. Said

Melissa Wentzel from AIR, “We have been looking for an original ID card and have yet to find one … until now! “

Project TALENT captured the hopes, dreams and concerns of a generation of young Americans coming of age in an era when the Civil Rights and Women’s Liberation movements were gaining momentum. Each student involved has a story to tell, and Project TALENT researchers want to hear it. Mary Heckadon scored high in memorization skills and punctuation 50 years ago and knows that she can report that her career aspirations were fulfilled. She started as a bank teller and moved up the ranks to become a manager of new accounts. Other aspects of her success story include a happy marriage, three children and good friends.

To learn more about Project Talent, go to www.projecttalent.org.

Saint Thomas Aquinas has asked representatives at Project TALENT to share the research statistics they gather, so stay tuned – we hope to share it with our readers!

Members of the St. Joseph’s High School classes of 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963 are encouraged to contact AIR to register their interest and provide details of where they can be contacted to receive further information. You may call the project 1-866-770-6077 or send an email to [email protected].


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Class of 197040-Year ReunionAugust 28, 2010Tanner’s Bar & Grill

– Shawnee

Reunion committee Rick Stasi, Barb Kievlan Fowler, and DJ Zarda

Sister Mary Joyce (former teacher at St. Joe) and Joan LaCombe Cansler

Mark Bensley, Shelley Gerety Hamilton, and JoAnn Smith Werner Joanne Verhaeghe Eaton, Mary Ann Humphrey,

Jeanne Stumpff Okre, and Sandy Klusman Holthouse

Fr. Mike Stechman with Barb Kievlan Fowler, Shelley Gerety Hamilton, Sharon Charlton Soetaert, and Charlene McGrew Broxterman.

Peggy Lero, Mike Cindrich, and Jeanine Cindrich

Bill Holder ‘69, Bob McGrath, and John Schroeder

Kathy Wagner Shirley and Sister Lillian (Sr. Mary Williams)

Debbie Lutz Sadler, Pam McNeely Crain, Jeanne Holmes McGrath, and Debbie Maurer Barbieri

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Class of 197535-Year ReunionJune 26, 2010Quivira Lake Golf & Country

Club

Class of 1975 35-Year Reunion Attendees

Tim Hayes, Mirian Doherty, and Dan Doherty

Mary Knipper Walker and Beth Knoebber FritzJoe Tschirhart, Ron Sailler, and Mark Pilcher

David Nigro and Deb Miller Shackelford

Class of 198030-Year ReunionJuly 31, 2010Barley’s Brewhaus – Shawnee

Group Photo (Courtesy of Wilborn & Associates Photography)Marty Regan, Julie Soetaert King, and Dana DeGraeve McBee

Greg Nachbar, Frank Imgrund, Dan Skahan, Steve Willis, Lois Willis, and Dan Pflumm

Cathy Solar Mertz, Mike (Toby) Tyler, and Brian Ferguson

Denise Dressler, Mary Kay Watson Caswell, Lisa Burger VanMeerhaege, Jane Howe Hall, and Carol DeCock


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Class of 1990 20-Year ReunionJuly 30-31, 2010Barley’s Brewhaus – Shawnee, and

Brio’s Tuscan Grille – Country Club Plaza

Group Photo (Courtesy of Wilborn & Associates Photography)

Theresa Reschke Newbold, Eileen Rodriguez, Gretchen Cisper, and Maureen Cameron.

Greg Payne, Missy Seibold Marchand, Ryan Ross, and Dawn Vielhauer Alley

Above: Cary Vielhauer Smith, Megan Carroll Race, Stefanie Mavec Maxedon, and John Michaels

Right: Ann Pavlich Kimminau, Cathy Scaletty McHadden, and Angela Richardson Siefkes

Below: Ranee Runnebaum, Ann Beaven Berning, Paula Krudwig, and Patty Smith

First row, left-to-right: Kathy Tyler Gilstrap, Angela Richardson Siefkes, Jennifer Jackman Crane, and Mike SkahanSecond row: Mike Crane and Jon Bichelmeyer

Kelly Everhart VanKeirsbilsk, Mike Skahan, Cary Vielhauer Smith, Aaron Alley, and Jon Bichelmeyer

Dawn Vielhauer Alley, Jason Ellis, Laura Hagel Logan, and Cary Vielhauer Smith

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Class of 199515-Year ReunionOctober 8-9, 2010Saint Thomas Aquinas High

School, and Paddy O’Quigley’s - Leawood

Jimmy Baker & Nicholas DiCarlo

Jennifer Zarda Binkley, Andrea Sauceda Schwarzenberger, and Lisa Rief Nelson

Tim Owens, Julie Ellsworth Ryser, Patty Falco Novacek, Maile Robichaud, Jennifer Schumm Kilroy, Angie Goode Atkinson, and Peter Zukel

Ryan North, Jennifer Schumm Kilroy, and Patty Falco Novacek

Above: Julie Ellsworth Ryser, Lisa Schlagel Kopp, Steve Jaklevic, Angie Goode Atkinson, Patty Falco Novacek, Joe Novacek (class of ‘94), and Peter Zukel

Left: Jerome Bobbitt, Jeanette DeBrine Curtin, Lisa Schlagel Kopp, Julie Ellsworth Ryser, and Joe Novacek, ‘94

Class of 20055-Year ReunionNovember 26, 2010Johnny’s Tavern – Overland Park

Left: Jason Collett, Dan Cowan, Ian Hartsig, Grant Damas, Jake Michalski, and Matt Rosentreter

Left: Katie Kuckelman, Mallory Curry, Ashlie Kirk, and Laura Cindrich Foote

Right: Mark Dent (in Aquinas uniform!), Natasha Butler (guest), and Jono Gaughan


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Class 0f 200010-Year ReunionJuly 23-25, 2010The Levee in Westport, Saint

Thomas Aquinas High School, and Shawnee Mission Park

Reunion organizers Lindsey Mackey Calovich, Mike Dennihan, and Elizabeth Kisthardt Samples

Class of 2000 Group Photo (Courtesy of Wilborn & Associates Photography)

Annie Tompkins, Mike and Kristi Dennihan

Jennifer Chladek, Derrick Rieke, and Rob Poulos

Casey and Amanda Lewis Connealy, Sarah Bailey Spurlock, and Vince Huber

Julie Super Heier, Tim Herre, Emily Hodes Gretzinger, and Jean Owens Cornell

Jill Halleran, Jennifer Harrington, and Christy Smigin

Brett Gaughan and Mike Kolich

Lindsey Mackey Calovich and Andrew Calovich

David and Elizabeth Kisthardt Samples, and Ashleigh and Caleb George

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All Years ReunionHomecoming 2010at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Karen Garies Miller, ‘79, Patty Boone, Michelle Butel Hersh ‘79, Melissa Brown Nachbar, ‘79, and Jane Dillbeck Shriver, ‘79

Julie Bruce O’Connor, ‘95, Lisa Schlagel Kopp, ‘95, and Corey Haskin, ‘95

Patti Nicks Beaver, ‘77, Frank Imgrund, ‘80, and Mary Watson Caswell, ‘80

Paul Boone, ‘82, Patty Boone, J.J. Miller, and Barb Miller

Patty White Lewis, ‘95, Steve Jaklevic, ‘95, and Lisa Suellentrop Kelley, ‘95

Jeff Redmond, ‘95, and Jeremy O’Connor, ‘95

Dan Pflumm, ’80, Jeff Robinson, and Nancy Robinson, ‘81

Marianne Pinard Blake, ‘55, and Gwen Stephenson Echard, ‘55

Mark Schroeger, ‘61, and Paul Schroeger, ‘62

All YEARS REunIOn


HOmECOmInG 2010

“Get the Job Done”2010 Homecoming

The week of October 4 was an exciting one with Homecoming activities in full swing at STA. Classes competed for spirit points in banner, float and homecoming skit categories. Over 1,100 guests attended the Homecoming Tailgate and pre-game pep rally which preceded the homecoming football game. Especially noteworthy were members of the St. Joseph’s class of 1955 who attended the tailgate dinner and stayed to watch the football game vs. Webb City. At half-time, Jake Rea and Laura Negley were named Homecoming King and Queen. After the game, alumni gathered in the auxiliary gym for the All-Years Reunion where the classes of 1995 and 1985 also hosted their reunions. The celebration concluded with the students’ Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 9.

The 2010 Homecoming Court: (seated left to right) Laura Negley, Meghan Zych, Lauren Strickler, Julie Crooks, and Jenna Boutte2nd row, Kyle Kane, Tom Skevington, Jake Rea, Jonathan Pyle, and Kyle Whigham.

Right: Father Andrew Strobl displayed his STA pride and joined Laura and Jake after the crowning.

Below: Head football coach Mike Thomas fires up the crowd at the pep assembly.

Winning raffle winners bought the right to throw a pie in the face of their favorite teacher. Vickie Schroeder, Sarah Burgess, and Craig Ewing (above) waited for the taste of whipped cream to hit them while Leo Brown, Greg Wilson and Chris Berger (below) nervously anticipated their turn.

Former Saints work hard in the classroom

Three former Saints women’s soccer players have earned 2010 CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District Women’s Soccer Honors in a release issued by CoSIDA Tuesday, Nov. 2: Kelsey Butler-GK, Lynn University (Aquinas 09), Alison Gasparovich- Midfielder, Indiana State (Aquinas 07), and Jessica Teahan- GK, Missouri State (Aquinas 07). Players are nominated by their coaches and voted on by member coaches for outstanding academics and contributions on the field.

Seniors (from left to right) Amanda Gress, Katie Lind and Kelly Whiteside got into the spirit of Homecoming.

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Stephen Bangert, age 66, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away June 16, 2010. He is the husband of alumni parent Barb Bangert and father of David (Lisa) Bangert, ‘92, and Erich (Dawn) Bangert, ‘96.

Manny Blando, age 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away July 24, 2010. He is the father of alumni parents Mary Kay (Rich) Culp, Courtney (Steve) Williams and Connie (Gerry) Euston, and grandfather of Christine (Danny, ‘96) Culp Lemmon, ‘96, Kevin Culp, ‘99, Jessica Williams, ‘03, John (Jamie) Euston, ‘96, Patrick (Kristin) Euston, ‘99, Michael Euston, ‘00, Stephen (Julie) Euston, ‘02, and Kathleen Euston, ‘06.

Abby Cockrill, age 22, of Platte City, Missouri, passed away August 22, 2010 as a result of a car accident. She is the niece of faculty member Phil (Betty) Farnan.

Robert “Bob” Durig, age 58, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away suddenly on November 7, 2010. He is the husband of alumni parent Nancy Durig, and father of alumni Dan (Catherine) Durig, ‘94, Kerry (Ian) Durig Smith, ‘95, Shannon Durig, ‘00, and Michael Durig, ‘02. Bob was the “Voice of the Saints” for the STA Soccer program and a member of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Soccer Hall of Fame.

John Jaklevic, Sr., age 79, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on July 20, 2010. He is the brother of alumni parent Anne (Dave) Mullin.

Russell Frank Jeffreys, age 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away July 13, 2010. He is the father of staff member Cindy (Scott) Winkler, and grandfather of Tim Dummermuth, ‘05, and Andrew Winkler, current freshman.

Bill LeCluyse, ‘44, age 83, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away August

In mEmORIAm

11, 2010. He is the husband of Millie Nachbar LeCluyse, ‘45, who died on January 26, 2010. He is the father of John LeCluyse, Geri (Randy, ‘68) LeCluyse John, ‘69, Patty (Bill) LeCluyse Lutz, ‘72, Mary Beth (Hank) LeCluyse Alston, ‘75, and Bill (Kendra McMullen, ‘80) LeCluyse, Jr., ‘78, and grandfather of Jennifer John, ‘93, Stacy John, ‘96, Jessica John, ‘00, and Ellesha LeCluyse, ’07. Bill is also the brother-in-law of Mickey (Tom, ‘52) Zarda, ‘53, and relative of many alumni nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

John E. McLaury, Sr., age 72, passed away November 28, 2010. He is the father of alumni/current parents Mary Jo (Kevin) Rooney and Susan (Scott) Baska, and the grandfather of Ashley Rooney, ‘04, Lauren Rooney, ‘07, Katherine Rooney, ‘09, Sara Rooney, ‘11, David Baska, ‘09, Megan Baska, ’10, and Michael Baska - current junior, and Jacqueline Baska.

Bernard “Bubba” Miller, age 73, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away Monday, June 7, 2010. He is the husband of Marjorie VanNieuwenhuyse Miller, ‘56, father of Terri Miller, ‘75, and Susie (Jeff) Miller Meyers, ‘76, and grandfather of Caitlyn Meyers, ‘03, and Brenna Meyers, ‘07. He is also the brother of Albert Miller, ‘50, John (Barbara) Miller, ‘52, Tom Miller, ‘57, Carole (Bob) Miller Burns, ‘58, Robert Miller, ‘60 dec., Daniel Miller, ‘63 dec., Kathy (Mark) Miller Gandy, ‘65, Aggie (Alan) Miller Willoughby, ‘66, and Michael Miller (dec.). He is brother-in-law of Bill (Mary) VanNieuwenhuyse, ‘60, and relative of many alumni nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Jill Mullin, ‘98, passed away August 14, 2010, from complications of a previous accident. She is the daughter of alumni parents Anne and David Mullin, and sister of alumni Pat (Amanda) Mullin, ‘03, and Libby

In MemoriamMulllin, ‘08. Jill earned an Associate Degree from Johnson County Community College and also worked there in the counseling center. She was a member of the Math Club while at Saint Thomas Aquinas, and was featured on the cover of the Back-to-School 2008 issue of Saints Spirit in honor of faculty member Chuck Lynn at his retirement.

Joseph Ernest Orrick, age 77, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away May 19, 2010. He is the father of faculty member Joe (Lisa) Orrick.

Matthew Stasevich, ‘03, passed away September 24, 2010, as a result of an accident in the home. He is the son of alumni parents Cindy and Vance Stasevich, and brother of alumna Kathryn (Alex) Stasevich Zubia, ‘99. Matthew graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and was working toward his master’s degree in the same field, also at Rolla. Matthew was a member of National Honor Society, played flute in the band, and was a member of Chess Club while at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. He received Summa Cum Laude academic honors upon graduation in 2003.

Edward J. Tomczuk, age 84, of Kansas City North passed away August 14, 2010. He is the father of alumni parent Anne (Jim) Fields, and grandfather of Patrick (Ashley Quick, ‘03) Fields, ‘04, and Robert (Joanne) Fields, ‘07.

William E. Van Pelt, age 85, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away August 12, 2010. He is the father of parent Tom (Cindy) Van Pelt and grandfather of Alex Van Pelt, current freshman.

Please contact Cindy Winkler in the STA Advancement Office at 913-319-2425 or [email protected] if you would like to recognize a deceased loved one or submit a records-update.


SAInTS mASSES

Saints Mass at K-StateSunday, November 7, 2010

Front row, left to right: Emily Majerle, ‘08, Amanda Rixey, ‘10, Maddy Luther, ‘10, Emily Wagner, ‘10, Emily Delong, ‘10, Rose Shriver, ‘10, Cara Winkley, ‘10, and Grace Del Nero, ‘04/Director of Development at St. Lawrence.

Back row: Chris Seib, ‘07, Jonathan Seib, ‘10, Devin Clement, ‘10, Stephen Nelson, ‘10, Ryan Dennihan, ‘07, Jason Falen, ‘10, Austin Quick, ‘07, Fr. Steve Beseau, ‘84 and Director at St. Lawrence, Raymond Carr, ‘94, (hidden) Kevin Trader, ‘08, Fr. Mitchel Zimmerman, former STA Chaplain and Co-Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese, Sean Quigley, ‘09, Brent Blazek, ‘05, Carter Zielinski, ‘12, Kyle Haeusser, ‘07, Sean Ebeling, ‘08, Brigid Halling, ‘07, and Jennifer Ashley, ‘07.

Not pictured: Jordan Herbert, ‘07, Gina Littlejohn, ‘07, Helen Mubarak, ‘07, Tony Morello, ‘08 Bryan Thelen, ‘08, Chelsea Didde, ‘09, Adam Jeffries, ‘09, Brianna Maltby, ‘10, Lindsey Mayfield, ‘10.

Front row, left to right: Michelle Bergman, ‘06, Erin Ebeling, ‘10, Alyssa Adamany, ‘10, Blake Moroney, ‘08, Mike Peabody, ‘10, and Cassie Hernandez ‘10

Middle row: Molly Reilly, ‘10, Jake Miller, ‘10, Bridget Brown, ‘08, Brittany Boddicker, ‘07, Lauren Lickteig, ‘07, Ellesha LeCluse, ‘07, Gianna Misenhelter, ‘10, and Madison Huber ‘10

Back row: Kaitlin Oldenhuis, ‘10, Beth DeMars, ‘10, Tom Greer, ‘08, Bud Pflumm, ‘08, Dan Weger, ‘08, Scott Poelzl, ‘09, Robert Fields, ‘07, and Brian Sullivan, ‘07

Not pictured: Kevin Ahrens, ‘08, Luke Young, ‘08, Daniel Linder, ‘09, Elisa Navickas, ‘10

Saints Mass at KU September 26, 2010

Front row, left to right: Kevin Moroney, Karen Garies Miller, ‘79, Monica Greer, and Patrick Fields, ‘04

2nd row: Ellese Miller (current sophomore), Maria Hernandez, Susie Taylor, Giovanna Misenhelter, Anne Fields, Joanne Fields, and Ashley Quick Fields, ‘03

3rd row: Tom Miller, Phil Hernandez, Janet Huber, Shelly Sullivan, Ken Misenhelter, Jim Fields, Robert Fields, ‘07, and Michon Quick

4th row: Joann Weger, Matthew Weger, Rusty Brown, Charlie Huber, and Tom Greer

Not pictured: Peggy Adamany, Kris and Barb Bergman

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1958Robert Dehaemers is a retired Registered

Nurse Executive. A nurse for 47 years, he recently traveled with ten other representatives from the United States to China and Hong Kong as a Citizen Ambassador with the Eisenhower People to People Foundation to learn about the Chinese Health System. Robert enjoys spending time in New York City as well as in Arlington, Texas, where he resides.

1960Albert Roos was inducted into the Donnelly

College Alumni Hall of Fame in May 2010. Graduating from Donnelly in 1963, Albert earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Benedictine College and his master’s degree from Pittsburg State University. Albert now teaches high school math and statistics honors classes in Lexington, Massachusetts. He is also a retired high school football official.

1963Dennis Owens, a Kansas City attorney, and

his wife Kathy, have given nearly 3,000 books to the Greenlease Library at Rockhurst University in honor and memory of Dr. George Mandler of Chillicothe, Missouri. Worth more than $100,000, the books cover a range of topics such as world history, philosophy, theology, science, American history, ethics, the U.S. Constitution, the history of ideas and literature, with a strong concentration on the Holocaust.

Dr. Mandler, an ENT physician who trained at Karl University in Prague, Poland, met and fell in love with his wife, Erika, while in a concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Slovakia. Dennis Owens met the Mandlers in his role as Consul General of the Republic of Austria for Kansas and Missouri when he helped Erika Mandler apply for and receive a pension from the Austrian government for victims of Nazi oppression. The Mandler and Owens families developed a close friendship over the years; Dennis chose to honor his friends through his gift to Rockhurst University upon Dr. Mandler’s death in 1994.

1965Kathleen Ann Wheeler is a Professor of

Psychiatric Nursing at Fairfield University, a Jesuit institution in Fairfield, Connecticut. She was honored last fall in Atlanta, Georgia, by the prestigious American Academy of Nursing when she was inducted as a Fellow.

1968Charles Pope and his wife, Ramona, are both

educators and live in Olathe, Kansas. Charles is now retired. They have two sons, Mark, 25, and Matt, 21.

Gals of Fifty-Eight

Since graduating from St. Joseph High School in Shawnee, many members of the class of 1958 had – over time – lost touch with one another. Now, after reconnecting in April 2008 at their 50th class reunion, the “Gals of Fifty-Eight” have been getting together in the KC area about every six weeks! Last May, several classmates celebrated their 70th birthdays at Crown Center with lunch, a birthday cake and attending the Dixie Swim Club production at the American Heartland Theater. Pictured left-to-right are: Frances VandeKerhove Van Meerhaeghe, Mary Ann DeGrande Campbell, Margaret Ann DuPont Ciston, Patty Toeneboehn Maurer, Ruth Ann Morrison Hedquist, Darlene Hofer Barry, Judy Hall Strausbaugh, Edith Goyer Spoor, Trudy McGrath Rosner, and Mary Louise Kenney Davolt.

If you would like to join the Gals of Fifty-Eight for future activities or plan a visit to the Kansas City area, please call Darlene Hofer Barry at 913-631-7218, or email Trudy McGrath Rosner at [email protected].

1978Mary Beth Beaven Komosa and her husband,

Jim, have three children: Mark, 24, Michael, 22, and Sam, 18. The family resides in Lenexa, Kansas.

1982Amy Borders O’Neal has a daughter, Maggie,

who will be singing at Carnegie Hall in spring 2011 with a select choir called the Trubadors, from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. Newman University is overseen by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ sisters, where the nuns also serve as counselors and live in the Mother House just off campus.

1985Kathy Schmitt Matson and her husband,

Kevin, live in Blue Springs, Missouri, with their two children: Brittany, 18, and Brandon, 17.

1987Desiree’ Stipp-Bethune and husband David

celebrated the first birthday of their daughter, Beulah Rose Stipp-Bethune, on October 5, 2010. Beulah has two brothers, J. R. – age 5, and Simeon – age 4. The family lives in Des Moines, Iowa.

1989Angelique’ Bethune Pritchett and her

husband, John, along with daughter, Gabrielle – age 4, and son, Joseph – age 3, welcomed their new family member, son Isaac Alexander, born July 10, 2010.

1990Jill Newton Trotman is a registered dietician

and Diabetes educator and lives in Springfield, Missouri. Her husband, Robin, is a physician; they have two children, Sarah Jane and Caroline.


ClASS nOTES

2000Burton Harding married Casie Brammer, on

July 17, 2010, in Overland Park. She is an account manager for SpedTrack, a Springfield, Missouri-based company that sells software for special education. Burton is a lawyer in Girard, Kansas, where the couple resides.

Meghan Luttrell earned her Elementary Education Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University in 2005, and her Master of Arts in Education from Baker University in 2008. She is currently a 5th grade teacher for the Blue Valley school district in Overland Park, Kansas.

Scott Shaw lives in Hermosa Beach, California, where he is sales manager for Rehrig Pacific, a plastics manufacturing company. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rockhurst University in 2004.

2002Mary Drbal Hoover lives in Deltona, Florida,

with her husband, Erik, and their one-year-old son, Desmond Franklin Hoover. Mary works for Sorenson Communications, interpreting phone conversations for deaf people, and is currently working toward her Master of Education degree in American Sign Language. Mary earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Florida and also was married in 2008.

2003Evan Harding has started his own business,

Harding Plumbing, and resides in Prairie Village, Kansas.

Catherine O’Neill earned her BSBA degree from Creighton University in 2007 with majors in Management Information Systems and Business Ethics. After graduation, she volunteered for a year with AmeriCorps in Los Angeles. Currently Catherine provides IT Support for a non-profit that operates a few parks in New York.

2004Cassie Belek competed on “Who Wants to

Be a Millionaire” last year, winning $100,000. The shows aired in May 2010 while Cassie was completing her graduate work in Journalism at the University of Missouri. Earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, Cassie remarked upon winning her prize that she would happily be able to pay for her student education loans!

Andrea Carabetta earned her Pharmacy degree from the UMKC School of Pharmacy in May 2010.

Alum Leads the WayKelly M. Unger, ’07, senior class president at the University of Kansas,

was recently nominated as one of ten finalists for the 20th annual Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership “Ex.C.E.L.”Awards at the University of Kansas. Nominees were selected on the basis of leadership, effective communication skills, involvement at KU and in the Lawrence community, academic scholarship and ability to work with a variety of students and organizations.

To be eligible, applicants must be full-time undergraduate students with an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Each finalist completed an application and participated in an interview. The finalists, all seniors, were recognized during a private reception at the Adams Alumni Center and participated in the 2010 homecoming parade along Jayhawk Boulevard. The selection committee included representatives from Student Union Activities, the Board of Class Officers, the Student Involvement and Leadership Center and the Homecoming Steering Committee.

In addition to her senior class president position, Kelly is president of the KU Blood Drive Committee. She is a member of Kappa Delta sorority, Mortar Board national honor society, and volunteers with the local Boys and Girls Club. After graduation, Kelly plans to pursue a master’s degree in public administration.

Kelly Flaherty recently accepted a position as an on-staff graphic designer with Sterling College, a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, Kelly has been working as a free-lance artist/web-designer since she graduated from Kansas City Art Institute in 2009.

Courtney Zande Weber recently received the Parenting Children with Special Needs inaugural “Educators making a Difference Award.” This honor goes to educators who touch the lives of children with special needs in school districts across the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Courtney earned her teaching degree from Miami University of Ohio and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in special education with an emphasis in autism from the University of Kansas. She and her husband, Curtis, live in Overland Park.

2005Elizabeth Tyler graduated from Drake

University in 2009 with a degree in Actuarial Science and Finance. She is an Actuarial Analyst with AON Consulting and lives in Lenexa, Kansas.

2006William Keegan earned his Bachelor of

Science degree in Elementary Education from Kansas State University in 2010. He lives in Bucyrus, Kansas.

Beth Mendenhall is Kansas State University’s sole nominee for the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships this year.

2007SP/4 James H. Cerv

and his squadron are currently working from a forward operating base in Ghazni, Afghanistan.

Jamie Cerv is on a 12 month-tour in Afghanistan with the 101st Air Assault Division. A member of Angel Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, he will be returning to Ft Campbell, Kentucky, in February 2011.

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Running to Success

Austin Quick is a blues/jazz/rock songwriter and keyboard player for “The Louisiana Street Band,” a finalist in the “U Rock! Battle of the Best” national band competition sponsored by General Mills Foodservice. After winning the fall 2010 “On-Campus Contest” at the University of Kansas, the band became one of ten (10) national finalists and ultimately received the most online votes during a month-long contest. The Louisiana Street Band will now travel Los Angeles to compete live against the 2nd and 3rd place groups. The winning band will earn a recording session at Firehouse Recording Studios in L.A.

Alyssa Bellinder, ‘06, senior at Kansas State University, was recognized for her hard work in the classroom at the NCAA cross country national championship banquet receiving the NCAA Elite 88 Award as the top student-athlete in her sport with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

“I was always taught to do everything to the best of my ability, and I carried that over to college,” Bellinder said. “I never let myself not do my best in anything whether it’s running or grades. This is something I’ve been working so hard at, and it’s paid off.”

The Elite 88 Award recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 88 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 88 championships each year.

K-State head cross country coach Michael Smith said this award is a testament to the type of person Bellinder is

Jessica Teahan is a senior at Missouri State University and goalkeeper for women’s soccer program. She was named to the 2010 Missouri Valley Conference Pre-season team. An early childhood major with an overall GPA of 3.81, last year Jessica was named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete first team, chosen defensive player-of-the-week twice and was All-MVC first team.

2008Tom Greer, ‘08, and Patrick Short, ‘06,

were recently inducted into the Kansas State University Chapter of Tau Beta Phi, the national engineering honor society.

Allison Mayfield, member of the women’s volleyball team at the University of Kansas, has been named to the Academic All-Big 12 Conference First Team. Currently in her junior year, Allison is majoring in Exercise Science.

and the commitment she has made to excellence in all walks of life. “We often measure success in athletics through competition. I commend the NCAA for coming up with a way to recognize kids for their hard work in the classroom,” Smith said.

Smith added that the award is significant to him as a coach because Bellinder almost chose not to compete in athletics, and now she has achieved the pinnacle in her sport competing at the NCAA Championship and being recognized as her sport’s top student. “Alyssa has been running the Elite 88 race in the classroom for four-plus years and along the way never received anything less than an ‘A.’ When she arrived at K-State, Alyssa didn’t think she could handle running and school at the same time. Not only is she doing both; she’s doing both at the highest level.”

Bellinder, a fifth-year senior who is double-majoring in math and

education, said this award is special to her because all the hard work is coming to fruition and something she did not think was possible. “I’m really excited about it,” Bellinder said. “I never thought this would happen, and it’s all coming together.“

Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above who have participated in

their sport for at least two years with their school. They must be an active member of the team, traveling and a designated member of the squad size at the championship. All ties are broken by the number of credits completed.

Bellinder won the award on the credit hours tie-breaker rule as four other student-athletes had perfect 4.0 GPA’s. Completing 122 credit hours with a double-major prior to the fall 2010 semester, Alyssa will begin her student teaching in spring 2011 and become a teacher next fall.

“We’re very proud of Alyssa and her accomplishments. She’s a great example of perseverance,” Smith said. “How lucky is the school that gets Alyssa Bellinder as one of their teachers?”

Story courtesy of Kansas State University Sports Information


TEACHERS

Meet Karen Ruder, Math Teacher

Karen grew up in Victoria, Kansas (home of the Cathedral of the Plains) where “faith and family were the cornerstones of living.” She comes from a family of educators: both parents are teachers (music and business), her two older sisters are music teachers, and a younger brother is a math teacher. She and her husband Chris have been married 19 years and are parents of two daughters - Addison, 7, and Morgan, 3.

She attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas, for two years before receiving a BA in Math from Fort Hays State University, where she has been working on a Masters in Leadership Studies. She taught math at Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City from 1990-1995. She then worked for the Kansas State High School Activities Association as the Director of Information Services and Kansas Student Council Executive Director from 1995 -2008.

Karen’s thoughts on joining the Saint Thomas Aquinas community:

“After growing up in a small Catholic community, my husband and I wanted to raise our children in a similar environment. That’s hard to do in the heart of the metro! For me, joining the staff at STA has moved me a little more toward that small community feeling. Despite the school being large, the staff and students have been welcoming and warm and very supportive. It really IS a community of Saints!”

Meet John Burgess, Band Teacher

Growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, John Burgess is back home. He and his wife Debra are parents of five-year-old Olivia. The band instructor attended Wichita State University where he graduated with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and Music Education.

John also attended the Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music and graduated in 1993 with a Master of Music degree. As a member of the

Skyline Brass Quintet and a part of the National Endowment of the Arts Chamber Music - America Rural Residency program for four years, he lived in Oregon for three of those years and in Iowa for one year. In 1999 he moved back to Kansas City

to work for GE Capital, most recently as a project manager. He taps into his music talent, playing in the orchestra at Church of the Resurrection since 2005.

John’s thoughts on joining the Saint Thomas Aquinas community:

“What is unique about Aquinas is the family and friendly

atmosphere that exists between parents, students, and faculty. I haven’t had a bad day since I started in June. The students are awesome. They’re very friendly and exhibit positive Catholic values.”

English teachers invited to present proposals at national conference

Saint Thomas Aquinas English teachers Kristi Nourie, Sue Waters, Susan Dillingham and Media Center coordinator Barb Summerson were invited to present a program called “Past Forward: Keeping Literature Relevant” at the NCTE conference in Orlando on November 18, 2010. Nourie presented a lesson on Orwell’s 1984; Waters presented a lesson on Frankenstein; and Dillingham discussed Inherit the Wind. Summerson put together resource sets for each presentation, composed of current novels, movies, short stories, poetry, songs, newspaper and magazine articles, and video clips that help make the classic novels relevant to today’s students.

Freshman English teacher Paula McCarthy and senior English teacher Lisa Bauman presented an Intra-school Pen Pal Project that pairs freshmen with seniors to improve writing skills. Another outcome of the project is to promote friendship and foster understanding between classes.

These teachers’ proposals were selected from over 1,200 submitted. Congratulations!

STA English teachers (First row): Barb Summerson, Sue Waters, Susan Dillingham; (Second row): Paula McCarthy, Lisa Bauman, Kristi Nourie

New teachers at STA

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SPRInG & FAll SPORTS

2010 SPRING SPORTS

BaseballLeague: 4thRegional/Sub State: 2ndSeason Record: 13-9Records broken: Trent Miller (season batting

average .559), season Hits (38), season Home Runs (10)

EKL First Team: James Boddicker (IF), Trent Miller (C), Ryan Backs (OF)

All State: Trent Miller (C)Coaches: Lorne Parks (head), Brandon

Greeson, Mike Boddicker, Scott Russell, Mark Cobb, Bob Specht, Graham Parish (assistants)

Boys GolfLeague: 4thRegional/Sub State: 1stState: 6th All State: Parker BeckCoaches: Ryan Best (head), Mark Smith

(assistant)

Girls SoccerSTATE CHAMPIONS(14TH Regional title, 14th Mo-Kan title, 10th

State title)

League: 2ndRegional/Sub State: 1stTeam records broken: Hannah Pyle (23 goals

as freshman), Maggie Harrison (12 shutouts, 3rd all time), Ashley Washburn (goals, assists, and total points, 5th all time)

EKL: Ashley Washburn, Nikki Fontana, Nicky Alfonsin

All Sun Country first team: Nikki Fontana, Ashley Washburn, Hannah Pyle

All Metro first team: Nikki Fontana All State: Ashley Washburn, Nikki Fontana,

Nicky Alfonsin, Hanna PyleCoaches: Craig Ewing (head), Chuck

Hammons, Sara Figoni, Brian White, Tim Zande, Jim Colwell (assistants)

SoftballLeague: 1stRegional/Sub State: 1stState: 3rdTeam records broken: Andrea Piezuch (hits 45,

triples 8, stolen bases 32, runs scored 31)EKL : Andrea Piezuch (OF), Kaitlyn Nill (P),

Paige Mason (IF)All Sun Country: Andrea Piezuch – Player of

the Year, Katelyn Nill (P), Paige Mason (IF)All State: Andrea Piezuch, (OF) first team;

Kellie White (P) 2nd team, Katelyn Nill (DP/Utility) 2nd team

Coaches: Chris Orel (head), Kerri Jennings, Craig Drummond, Jerry Nosbish, Al Miner, Terry Droge, Stan Spurlin

Girls Swimming5-1 A STATE CHAMPIONSLeague: 4th State: 1stRecords broken: 200 Medley Relay 1:52.28

(Sara Lopez, Kaela Ropson, Megan Greving, Monica Dudley); 200 Ind. Medley (Kaela Ropson); 100 Fly 57.69 (Megan Greving); 500 Freestyle 5:06.92 (Monica Dudley

All State team: Monica Dudley, Kaela Ropson, Megan Greving, Sara Lopez, Ellie Murphy

Coaches: Rick Jenkins (head), Nick Erker, Rachel Gunkel – diving (assistants)

Boys TennisSTATE RUNNER-UPLeague: 4th Regional: 1stRecords: Best finish as team in school history

and most points scored as a team in school history. First boys tennis banner in gym for state runner-up.

State team: Singles Christian Boschert Second place, Singles Tyler Jackson 9th place

Doubles Dan Woodward/Donald Mulvaney 10th place

Doubles Alex Shinn/Nick LoganAll State Academic Team Dan Woodward and

Christian Boschert Coaches: David Shriver (head), Tim Lillis

(assistant)

Boys Track and FieldLeague: 5thRegional: 3rdState: 10thEKL First team: Cooper Crooks, Steven

Geist, David Glenski, Kevin Klein, Nick Loughman, Steven Radetic, George Skevington, Matt Urban, Alex Weitkamp, Nick Williams

All Sun Country: George Skevington (jumps), Alex Weitkamp (distance)

Coaches: Craig Moss (head), Sarah Flogel, Rick Hetzel, Jeff Hicks, Greg Wilson, Justin Wrigley (assistants)

Girls Track and FieldLeague: 5thRegional/Sub State: 1stState: 6thTeam Records broken: Laynie Timmons, triple

jump 36’03.75”EKL First Team: Elizabeth Ashley, Anne

Clark, Morgan commodore, Betsy Donahue, Maddie Greer, Mary Cate Halling, Kayla Hare, Roz Henn, Morgan Hicks, Anna Sabatini, Blakely Swanson, Megan Tehan, Laynie Timmons, Meagan Wilderson

Coaches: Craig Moss (head), Sarah Flogel, Rick Hetzel, Jeff Hicks, Greg Wilson, Justin Wrigley (assistants)

2010 FALL SPORTSBoys Cross CountrySTATE RUNNER-UPLeague: 1stRegional: 1stEKL: Alex Weitkamp, Craig Meixelsperger,

Tom Coffin, Nick LoganAll Metro: 1st Team: Alex WeitkampAll State: Alex Weitkamp, Craig Meixelsperger,

Tom CoffinAcademic All State: Alex Weitkamp, Nick

LoganCoaches: Justin Wrigley (head), Matt Hallauer,

Jim Halling, Terry Droge, Sarah Flogel (assistants)


SPRInG & FAll SPORTS

Girls Cross CountrySTATE RUNNER-UPLeague: 1stRegional: 1st EKL: Libby Reazin, Betsy Donahue, Bailee

Cofer, Jennifer AnglesAll Metro: 1st Team: Bailee Cofer, Libby

ReazinAll State: Bailee Cofer, Libby Reazin, Betsy

Donahue, Jennifer AnglesAcademic All State Betsy Donahue, Roz HennCoaches: Justin Wrigley (head), Matt Hallauer,

Jim Halling, Terry Droge, Sarah Flogel (assistants)

Girls GolfSTATE CHAMPIONSLeague: 1stRegional: 1stRecords broken: Lowest team score at State

(303); Lowest individual scores at State -- Ali Kruse (70: -2 under), Isabella Baldacci (72 – even par)

EKL: Ali Kruse, Isabella BaldacciAll State: Ali Kruse, Isabella Baldacci, Jordan

Chael, Jillian Montalvo, Bailee WinslowCoaches: Ryan Best (head), John Tompkins

(assistant)

Boys SoccerSTATE CHAMPIONSLeague: 2ndRegional/Sub State: 1st Records broken: 7 goals allowed in a season;

19 Regional Title, 14th State Title, 8th straight title

EKL: Thomas Schermoly, Kyle Gress, Thomas Skevington, Kyle Whigham, Andrew Brown

All Metro: Thomas Schermoly, Kyle Whigham, Kyle Gress

All State: Thomas Schermoly, Kyle Gress, Thomas Skevington, Kyle Whigham, Andrew Brown

Coaches: Craig Ewing (head), Chuck Hammons, Brian White, Erik Jones, Craig Drummond, Jim Colwell (assistants)

Track Athletes of 1980 Remembered

Girls TennisLeague: 3rdRegional: Team 2nd place Lauren Huddlestun/Adreanne Orlanes – 1st

in doubles

State: Team 8th PlaceDoubles Lauren Huddlestun/Adreanne

Orlanes -- 7thAcademic All State: Adreanne OrlanesCoaches: David Shriver (head) Petra Shinn

Lillis, Pat Looney (assistants)

VolleyballSTATE RUNNER-UPLeague: 3rdRegional: 1st Records broken: Sara Rooney (digs – season,

440)EKL: Lauren Ford, Megan SpencerAll state tournament team: Lauren Ford, Sara

Rooney, Megan SpencerCoaches: Kim Bogart (head) Brian Schenck

(assistant)

Jim Russell, ‘80, of Shawnee, Kansas, was recognized last spring as a member of the Kansas All-Time Best Track and Field Team in the Wichita Eagle’s print publication celebrating 100 Years of the Kansas State High School Track and Field. Though many were nominated for the All-Time Greats Kansas team including Saints graduate Drew Morano, ‘03, only one athlete per event was recognized. The final list included athletes like Jim Ryan and Maurice Greene.

In 1980, Jim’s senior year at St. Joseph High School, he had the farthest javelin throw in the nation with a launch of 254-9 feet. Jim’s record at the time was the second all-time best in the nation, and he holds the permanent Kansas state record for the “old” high school javelin implement.*

Also in 1980, the Lady Blue Streaks of St. Joseph High School featured several current/alumni parents and a current faculty member. At the state meet in

Wichita that year, Lisa Nash Stoecklein, ‘81 (current STA faculty member), took first in the 100-meter hurdles, 100-meter dash, and 4th in the 200-meter low hurdles. She was also a member of the 2nd place 400-meter relay, along with Katy Befort Gray and current/alumni parents Mary Lavery Urban, ‘80, and Christine Cisper Beasley, ‘83. Current/alumni parent Joni Regan Nachbar, ‘81, broke the school high jump record at 5’4”. Other members of the team were current parent Lisa Feuerborn Coplen, ‘82, alumni parent Colleen Doherty Kolich, ‘82, Amy Borders O’Neal, ‘82, Mary Speckin Mathew, ‘80, Rachelle Borders Dalrymple, ‘80, Jody Drakulich, ‘82, Theresa Ward Tendall, ‘83, and Beth Sulzen.

Members of the boys 1980 track team who are current/alumni parents are: Gregory Feuerborn, ‘80, Greg Nachbar, ‘80, Richard Nachbar, ‘81, David Speckin, ‘81, and Steve Willis, ‘80.

*International specifications for the javelin implement were redesigned for men in 1986 and for women in 1999. The javelin implement used in high school competition was changed to international specifications in 2002; thus javelin records for the state of Kansas began fresh starting in 2002. Lisa Nash Stoecklein, ‘81

Joni Regan Nachbar, ‘81

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AlumnI AnD AlumnI PAREnT EvEnTS

Saints Trivia Challenge!Saturday, January 22, 20117:00 p.m.in the Auxiliary Gym (enter from the Commons)

$15 per person/$150 per table*(Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.)Bring your own beverages and an appetizer to share.Prizes for best decorated team table, trivia winner and runner up teams!

*Individuals and groups welcome; individuals will be assigned to a table by the Trivia Challenge committee.

Register ONLINE before Tuesday, January 18. Space is limited to the first 40 teams!

Contact Teresa Ahrens at [email protected] or 913.319.2475 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

www.stasaints.net/trivianight

Monday, June 6, 2011Milburn Golf & Country ClubOverland Park, Kansas

11:00 a.m. Registration and Lunch12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start5:30 p.m. Reception for Golfers and Guests

If you would like information about sponsorship, please contact Michon Quick in the STA Advancement Office, 913.319.2437 or [email protected].

Editor’s note: On Monday, November 29, 2010, a fire destroyed most of the clubhouse at Milburn Country Club, suspected of igniting after roof-repairs earlier in the day. We would like to express our condolences to the members and staff of Milburn and all good wishes during the rebuilding stage. At this time, the 26th Annual Mirocke Golf Classic is still scheduled to take place at Milburn on their award-winning course. More details will follow.

Support STA with magazine subscriptions

You can order or renew your favorite magazine subscriptions ONLINE! It’s simple, there’s no sales tax, AND you can order any time during the year to support Saint Thomas Aquinas High School.

Go to www.qsp.com – Use account #42507423.

QSP returns over 40% to the school, and all proceeds are designated for student activities at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. Thank you for your participation and support!


ClASS REunIOnS

Community CalendarJanuary 10 ..........8th Grade Placement Test, 8 a.m.10 ..........Mother/Son Dance22 .........8th Grade Make-up Placement Test, 8 a.m.22 .........STA Trivia Challenge, 7 p.m.28 .........Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas – All School Mass with

Archbishop Naumann, 9 a.m.31 ..........2011-12 Registration Packets Due

February9 ...........Mass of Remembrance – 7 p.m. in Chapel9 ...........Magazine Sale Kickoff(Go to QSP.com to order and give STA credit!)12 ..........WPA Dance17-19 .....Winter Play – “Southern Hospitality”26 .........Class of 2015 Orientation, 9 a.m.

March4 ...........Talent Show, 1 p.m.9 ...........Ash Wednesday Mass, 9:30 a.m.14-18 .....Spring Break21 ..........Parent/Teacher Conferences22 .........Chorale Concert20 .........Sacrament of Reconciliation (1st period)31 ..........Sacrament of Reconciliation (2nd period)

April9 ...........Prom at Starlight14 ..........STA Wigs Out Assembly, 10:30 a.m.15 .........Spring Olympics, 1:30 p.m.24 ..........EASTER28 .........Easter Mass, 9:30 a.m.30 .........Saints Walk for Life, 9 a.m.30 .........Dinner Theater in Commons, 6:30 p.m.

May1 ...........Dinner Theater in Commons, 6:30 p.m.7 ...........Father/Daughter Dance12 ..........Senior Mass, 9 a.m.17 ..........Baccalaureate Mass, St. Michael the Archangel, 7 p.m.18 ..........Graduation at JCCC, 7 p.m.

June6 ...........26th Annual Mirocke Golf Classic, Milburn Country

Club, 11 a.m.

Planning a Reunion in 2011?We Can Help!!Class years ending in “1” and “6” - this is your year for a reunion! Please contact Michon Quick, Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations, if you would like to start planning or simply help out, at [email protected] or 913.319.2437. The first two steps are picking a date and locating “lost” alumni addresses!

Individual class-years may want to set up individual Facebook Group pages to communicate with classmates. Let us know if you would like to create a link from the official Saint Thomas Aquinas page to your site! (Contact Bryan Thrasher at [email protected])

Regularly visit www.aquinascommunity.com for Class Reunion updates!

25 Years!Saint Thomas Aquinas High School will celebrate its 25th year during the 2012-2013 school year! Look for more information about planned festivities in future years of Saints Spirit!

Feast of St. Thomas AquinasAll-School Mass with the ArchbishopAlumni and Alumni Parents: Please join us for the Feast-Day Mass celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Naumann Friday, January 28, 20119:00 a.m. Main GymReception to follow in the Library for guests and priests. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Mothers Book ClubAttention All Alumni and Alumni Moms!

The STA Mothers’ Book Club is an open group for anyone who loves good books, good food and good conversation. Alumni moms are welcome to join or re-join. For more information, please call Renee Addington-Carey at 913.829.1226.

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGE PAID

SHAWNEE MISSION, KANSASPERMIT NO. 22

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School11411 Pflumm RoadOverland Park, Kansas 66215-4816

We will honor students, alumni, parents, siblings, grandparents, faculty, staff and other loved ones of our community who have passed away, especially during the past year.

Those attending will be invited to light a candle for their deceased loved one and also enter his/her name into the permanent Saints’ Book of Remembrance.

The Saints Book of Remembrance will be kept at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School for regular submissions. You may submit information for the book at www.aquinascommunity.com/remembrance or contact the Office of Advancement at 913.319.2425.

Please let us know if you plan to attend the 2011 Mass of Remembrance so that we may amply plan for the evening. A short reception will immediately follow Mass in the Library.

RSVP: www.aquinascommunity.com/remembrance

Please also let us know throughout the year when members of our community pass away.

Thank you!

Third Annual

Mass of RemembranceWednesday evening, February 9, 2011

7:00 p.m.

in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

RSVP: www.aquinascommunity.com/remembrance

Alumni:Please update your mailing address atwww.aquinascommunity.com

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