Metro-East News
The Auxiliary at HSHS St. Joseph’s in Breese, represented by President Roberta Beer (left) and Treasurer Mary Aubuchon (right), took the opportunity of National Hospital Week in May to present a $71,500 check to hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Paulette Evans (center) for a new anesthesia unit in Surgical Services and seven epidural units in the Women and Infants Center.
Submitted by Mary Heeren
Graduates of the Southwestern Illinois College Medical Assistant program gathered recently at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville for the 2017 Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. Graduates include: from left, front row, Ashley Hartsoe of O’Fallon, Angelica Mueller of Mascoutah, Crystal Leravatanakul of O’Fallon, Amanda Price of Caseyville; second row, Ikram Nijmeh of O’Fallon, Lydia Huitron of Belleville, Amanda Sanchez of Mascoutah, Teknema Dunn of O’Fallon, Robert Smith of Belleville; third row, Tyler Shope of Belleville, Anna Henning of O’Fallon, Megan Kurrus of Millstadt and Travis B. Green Sr. of O’Fallon. Green delivered the farewell address to his class. Medical assistants perform a variety of services, including gathering medical histories, transcribing records, sterilizing instruments and performing electrocardiograms. Medical assistants are employed in physicians’ offic es, the pharmaceutical industry, supply sales, clinical research and hospitals. SWIC offers a 10-month certificate of proficiency and a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in the Medical Assistant program. This year, nearly 200 students graduated from SWIC Health Sciences programs.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Southwestern Illinois College Radiologic Technology graduate Amanda Sospizio of Granite City, right, receives the Francis E. Bihss, M.D., Memorial Award from Radiologic Technology Program Coordinator Rhonda Kern during the college’s recent Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. The award is presented for excellence in clinical education and related compassionate patient care skills. The ceremony was held at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville. This year, nearly 200 students graduated from SWIC Health Sciences programs.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Southwestern Illinois College Radiologic Technology graduate Kari Conreaux of Mascoutah, right, receives the Highest Honors Award for academic achievement from Radiologic Technology Program Coordinator Rhonda Kern during the college’s recent Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. The award is presented for excellence in clinical education and related compassionate patient care skills. The ceremony was held at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville. This year, nearly 200 students graduated from SWIC Health Sciences programs.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Southwestern Illinois College Student Nurse Association officers gathered recently at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville before the 2017 Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. Pictured are, from left, Secretary Andrea Hale of Belleville, President Kristin Eveland of Highland, Vice President Renee Rhodes of Belleville and Treasurer Laura Yeager of Waterloo. The SNA offers students an opportunity for professional development, networking, additional training and community outreach. SWIC offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing Education. This year, nearly 200 students graduated from SWIC Health Sciences programs.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Graduates of the Southwestern Illinois College Health Information Technology and Medical Billing & Coding programs gathered recently at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville for the 2017 Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. From left, front row, graduates include Ashleigh Friedman of Belleville, Natalie Meyer of Troy, Lisa Green of Cahokia; second row, Brittney Lindsay of Granite City, Felicia Pace and Kayla Pace, both of Highland; third row, Maria Randall of Belleville and Adriana Tinge of Fairview Heights. Friedman, and Meyer earned degrees in Health Information Technology, while Randall, Green, Tinge, Lindsay and the Paces also earned Medical Billing & Coding degrees. Friedman delivered the farewell address to her class and won the Edna K. Huffman Award from the American Health Information Management Association for outstanding achievement and leadership. Health information technologists assemble, a nalyze, code, research, maintain and assure the quality of medical data. Medical billers and coders submit claims to third parties in order to receive payment for services provided to a patient by a medical doctor or other licensed health care provider. SWIC offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree program in Health Information Technology and Medical Billing & Coding.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Graduates of the Southwestern Illinois College Medical Laboratory Technology program gathered at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville before the recent 2017 Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. Graduates include: from left, front row, Jen Hale of Centralia, Kaitlyn N. Mathenia of Granite City, Leah Mendenhall of Collinsville, Tashawn Loving of East St. Louis, Lorien Martindale of Highland; second row, Amanda Shelby of Staunton, Christopher Portell of O’Fallon, Crysta McCallum of Granite City, Nicole R. Munro of Mascoutah; third row, Tiana M. Beskorovany and Patricia K. Rausch, both of Belleville, and Elisheba K. Russell of New Baden. Martindale delivered the farewell address to her class. A medical laboratory technologist’s duties include matching blood types, performing blood cell counts and identifying disease-producing bacteria. Hospitals, independent laboratories, physicians’ offices, publi c health agencies, the federal government, pharmaceutical and industrial firms, and research and educational institutions employ lab technologists. SWIC offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. This year, nearly 200 students graduated from SWIC Health Sciences programs.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Graduates of the Southwestern Illinois College Nursing Education program gathered recently at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville before the 2017 Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. Nursing Education graduates include: from left, first row, Bonnie O’Quinn of Mascoutah, Julia Wolf of Sparta, Morgan Valentine of Smithton, Maribeth Lawrence of Chester, Andrea Brown and Teila Sherrod, both of Belleville, Erica Newman of Dupo; second row, Sarah Davis of Belleville, Lane Gibbs of Chester, Tasha Paternoster of Collinsville, Jessica Stroder and Kelly Wallace, both of Troy, and Mandy Stamper of Belleville. Registered nurses provide a variety of comprehensive medical services that range from promoting good hygiene to administering medication in order to maintain or restore a patient’s good health. Nurses practice in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians’ offices, schools, industries and home-health-care se ttings. SWIC offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing Education. This year, nearly 200 students graduated from SWIC Health Sciences programs.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Graduates of the Southwestern Illinois College Nursing Education program gathered recently at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville before the 2017 Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. Nursing Education graduates include: from left, first row, Misty Laughlin of Brighton, Lauren Tish-Hensley of Dupo, Lindsey Welker of Collinsville, Rachel Addison of Granite City, Chelsea Mahoney and Thoa Truong, both of Belleville, Kyndall Keller of Troy, Shannon Morgan of Collinsville; second row, Kristen Harris of Mascoutah, Riley Spickerman of Edwardsville, Kelsie Bise of Mascoutah, Karla Rivas of Swansea, Jamie Dugan of Granite City and Renee Rhodes of Belleville. Keller won the High Achiever Award for outstanding performance in theory and clinical practices. Registered nurses provide a variety of comprehensive medical services that range from promoting good hygiene to administering medication in order to maintain or restore a patient&rsq uo;s good health. Nurses practice in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians’ offices, schools, industries and home-health-care settings. SWIC offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing Education. This year, nearly 200 students graduated from SWIC Health Sciences programs.
SWIC photo by Kevin Theole
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Graduates of the Southwestern Illinois College Physical Therapist Assistant program recently gathered at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville for the 2017 Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. Physical Therapist Assistant graduates include: from left, first row, Logan Corporan of Mascoutah, Robert Baker of O’Fallon, Brooke Alvey of Lebanon, Lanetta Adams of Red Bud, Joseph O’Brien of Belleville; second row, Bradley Green of Granite City, Savannah Frizzo of Cottage Hills, Kasarah Crouch of Granite City, Brandi Salger of Red Bud, Aileigh Wilken of Lebanon; third row, Kari Lee of Grafton, Haylee LeBlanc of O’Fallon, Kaitlyn Seiber of Marissa, Elizabeth Stock and Katherine McDonald, both of Belleville, Caitlyn Knoebel of Mascoutah and Hong Le of Pontoon Beach. LeBlanc delivered the farewell address to her class and Frizzo won the Most Outstanding PTA Student Award. Physical therapist assistants aid physical therapists in the care of patients who need physical treatment or rehabilitation due to injury or illness. These professionals practice in medical centers, nursing homes, school districts, rehabilitation centers, outpatient facilities, aquatic centers, sports medicine clinics and home-health-care agencies. SWIC offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
Graduates of the Southwestern Illinois College Respiratory Care program gathered at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville before the 2017 Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. Celebrating the graduation are: from left, first row, Andrea Gettinger of Caseyville, Pamela Mundy of Bethalto, Paige Brewer of Granite City, Brandon Spencer of Mascoutah, Natasha Gates and Leah Johnson, both of Granite City, Rebecca Herrin of Bethalto, Karasha Lewis of East St. Louis; second row, Ailie Ritchie, Lisa Rodgers and Elizabeth A. Goclan, all of Granite City, Ashley Yoho of Belleville, Stephanie Spurgeon of Godfrey, Richard T. Ferguson of East Alton, Ania Herd of Alton, Cimella Ragsdale of Mascoutah and Amy Meyer of Brussels. Gettinger presented the farewell address to her class. The practice of respiratory care entails: monitoring, evaluating and reporting patients’ cardiopulmonary status; providing treatments to keep the airway open; c onducting sleep studies, pulmonary function studies, and metabolic studies; patient and family education, student clinical education and home care; discharge planning and follow up; as well as outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. Respiratory therapists are employed in hospitals, medical centers, skilled care facilities, physicians’ offices, home-health-care agencies and medical product companies. SWIC offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care.
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity were invited to the Mary Brown Center to be a part of the Children’s Activities. On June 12, Brother George McCullen, the Vice Basileus of the Nu Chi Chapter, brought a group of men from the fire department to the center to discuss the importance of Fire Safety in the home, school and social areas. Pictured: George McCullen, Andrew Bailey, Ben Trotter.
Submitted by Andrew Bailey
Monroe County Electric Co-Operative re-elected three area men to the co-op’s board of directors during its 79th Annual Meeting of Members held Saturday, June 10 at Monroe County Electric’s headquarters. The directors, with President/CEO Alan Wattles, left, are (left to right): Richard Neff of Belleville, George Obernagel of Waterloo and Ross Mueller of Fults.
Submitted by Allan Masterson
The 1952 class of St. Teresa’s Academy celebrated their 65th class reunion on June 11 at the Shrine with Mass and brunch. Seated, Anne (Maag) Perry, Mary Jean (Arnold) Westerheide, Donna (Mackin) Grssmann, Betty (Mick) Wieland, Carla (Baird) Pluff, Rita (Nolan) Arterburn, Elsie (Gischer) Hofstetter. Standing, Anne Marie (Bauer) Hart, JoAnn (Sheroky) Czaicki, Betty (Swofford) French, Jeanne (Bauer) Kemper, Mary (Clark) Kasper, Juanita McCarthy, Virginia (Libera) Bakerm Joyce (Cameron) Weilmuenster. Attending, but absent from the photo, were Lucinda (Edinger) Breer and Lorine (Callahan) Zeugin. Two alumni travelled as far as Florida and Georgia to attend.
Submitted by Mary Westerheide
East Lake Farm customers had a successful horse show in New Melle, Mo. These riders are all from the Belleville and St. Louis areas and are trained by Paula Mangiaracina of Belleville.
Submitted by Paula Mangiaracina
The St. Louis Cardinals and Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered to host a Kids Clinic in Fairview Heights to teach over 100 children baseball drills. Fred Bird and Cardinals alumni Scott Terry and Danny Cox were in attendance to help provide instruction.
Submitted by Shane Carlisle
The St. Louis Cardinals and Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered to host a Kids Clinic in Fairview Heights to teach over 100 children baseball drills. Fred Bird and Cardinals alumni Scott Terry and Danny Cox were in attendance to help provide instruction.
Submitted by Shane Carlisle
Central Catholic High School (East St. Louis) Class of 1952 celebrates its 65th class reunion. The reunion was held over the weekend of May 6 at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. Pictured: seated are Jack Busekrus, Joe Tilk, Jerry McCarthy, Hugh Cunningham, Joe Davinroy; standing are Jerry Perez, Floyd Wohlrab, Joe Roche, Bob Halpin, John McCoy, Paul Holdener, Rich Teahan, Ed Holdener, Paul Cleary, Charlie Hamilton, Andy Gregowicz.
Submitted by Karen Polka
Photo by Mary Butkus
Belleville Optimist Club President Jane Bonaldi presents the Optimist International Foundation Christian D. Larson award at the June 6 Lunch Meeting to Jack Griffith in appreciation for the service and committment that Jack has provided to the Optimist Club of Bellebille over the past 24 years. Accompanying Jack is his wife Bonnie.
Submitted by Jane Bonaldi
Barb Brueggemann of Freeburg (breast cancer survivor), and her two sisters, Ann Smythe of Belleville and Linda Hutcings of Denver, Colo., and mom, Mary-Jane Reed of Freeburg, at Komen Race for the Cure on June 10.
Photo by Judy Stephens
Submitted by Barb Brueggemann
Six T-Birds in a tent at the Scott AFB Air Show.
Submitted by Bill Malec
The Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy recently celebrated the graduation of Session 133. The SWIC Police Academy is an intensive academic and physical training program designed to prepare recruits to enter a career in law enforcement. It is one of only six police academies in Illinois. Graduates include, from left, front row: Officer Kyle W. Adams of the Mount Carmel Police Department; Officer Joseph T. Alletto of the Amboy Police Department; Deputy Jared T. Anthis (of Mount Vernon) of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office; Officer Aaron M. Beavers of the Murphysboro Police Department; Officer Adam L. Brazzell of the Atwood Police Department — Winner Jeremy Chambers Top Gun Firearms Award; Officer Joshua C. Clarke of the Mount Vernon Police Department; Second row: Officer Morgan T. Corn of the Johnston City Police Department; Officer Jacob A. Daily of the Granite City Police Department; Officer Rhea E. Flambeau of the Carthage Police Department; Intern Tyler G. Gallaher (of Belleville) of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board; Officer Jordan N. Holland of the Metropolis Police Department; Officer Aaron J. Hutto (of Caseyville) of the SWIC Public Safety Department; Third row: Deputy Joseph T. Krasny (of Berwyn) of the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office; Deputy Blake A. Peavler (of Olney) of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office; Officer Kyle A. Purcell of the Mount Vernon Police Department; Officer Leon E. Robinson of the Fairview Heights Police Department; Officer Micah J. Sensel of the Centralia Police Department – Winner Most Improved Over all in Physical Fitness Award and Best Over all in Physical Fitness Award; Officer Joseph W. Skortz Jr. of the Alton Police Department; Fourth row: Intern John M. Sutko (of Oaklawn) of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board – Class President (now a Seneca IL officer); Officer Bradley R. Sutton of the Highland Police Department — Winner Academic Honors Award; Officer Cody E. Wall of th
Submitted by Jim Haverstick
In-coming Baylor University freshmen join upper-class members in a demonstration of their best “Baylor Bears Growl” during the St. Louis area’s annual Summer Send-off Party held recently in Shaw Park, Clayton, Mo. Area students from O’Fallon and Mascoutah were among those in attendance.
Submitted by Bill Malec
State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, partnered with the Millstadt Township to help residents safely dispose of old paperwork and sensitive documents and to help feed local families during a community shred day and food drive in Millstadt. Greenwood helped local residents prevent identity theft by safely disposing of more than 2,000 pounds of old paperwork containing personally identifiable information. Attendees also donated over 50 items of food that helps to feed local families in the area. Pictured: State Rep. LaToya Greenwood (center) and volunteers help local residents dispose of documents with personally identifiable information, and collect food for local families in need at Greenwood’s community shred day and food drive.
Submitted by Ryan Gougis
Children of the late Alvin and Esther Weidemann attending the 52nd family reunion at the New Athens Community Hall are, left to right, first row, Gladys (Don) Parker of Swansea; Doris Politsch of St. Louis; Alice (Lee) Mentel of Red Bud; second row, Nadine Rowold of Waterloo; Wayne (Carol) Weidemann of Belleville; and Joyce (Larry) Scace of Waterloo.
Submitted by Stephanie Scace
Catherine Taylor Yank and the employees at Taylor Roofing received the 2017 Carlisle Syn-Tec Perfection Award. Less than 5 percent of roofing companies nationwide receive this award. Companies receiving the award must adhere to the strictest guideline for installation of Carlisle roofing materials. Presenting the award to Catherine was Greg Luna, the area manufacturing representative of Carlisle Syn-Tec.
Submitted by Mel Weith
The Rotary Club of St. Clair County (West) presented one of their annual college scholarships awards to Belleville West student Eli Tiemann. Eli will attend Georgia Technical University in Atlanta next year, majoring in engineering. Pictured is Eli, along with his mother Kim Tiemann and Rotary scholarship chairman Rick Klene.
Submitted by Mel Weith
A 6.3-oz. largemouth bass caught at Bellevue Park with vertical jigging and released back to its habitat.
Submitted by Roderick Sanlin
A 6.3-oz. largemouth bass caught at Bellevue Park with vertical jigging and released back to its habitat.
Submitted by Roderick Sanlin
Gene Wiggins of Mascoutah was presented with the National Service Officer of the Year Award at the monthly National Active and Retired Federal Employees [NARFE] meeting at the Golden Corral. Ed Konys, their Region 4 Vice President, traveled from Dayton, Ohio, to present this award as well as the State and Regional Awards to Wiggins. To quote the chapter president, “Mr. Wiggins is our go-to-guy! His unending energy and enthusiasm drive the rest of us to do our best to live up to the NARFE mission of service to others. His passion for and dedication to our chapter’s members and our federal families is truly inspiring.” Wiggins is a Distinguished Member of NARFE having joined Chapter 1019 in 1996. He has been the Service Officer for more than 15 years.
Submitted by Deane Richter
District 189 welcomed new and returning students to school on Thursday, August 17. But teachers, administrators and board members weren’t the only ones there to greet students. Dozens of community members gathered as volunteers to welcome and cheer for students as they arrived on the first day of school. Organized by Saving Black Minds and the East St. Louis branch of the NAACP, the Back 2 School Receiving Line was featured for each District 189 school. Joined by city officials, state patrol officers and representatives from local churches, sororities, fraternities as well as community organizations, these volunteers ensured that students arriving on the first day of school were welcomed and cheered. Even Mickey and Minnie Mouse greeted preschool students at Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center. The greeters provided high fives, unending smiles plus positive signs and words of encouragement. Their message to students was clear: Education matters and you matter! Participating organizations included: Saving Black Minds, NAACP East St. Louis Branch, Pan Hellenic Council of East St. Louis, Emerson Park, City of East St. Louis, Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, Christian Activity Center, New Life Community Church, Living the Word Church, Illinois State Highway Patrol, State Representative LaToya Greenwood, Kid Friendly Network, St. Clair County Juvenile Justice Center, St. Luke AME Church, Community Development Sustainable Solutions and Parsons Place.
Submitted by Sydney Stigge-Kaufman
District 189 welcomed new and returning students to school on Thursday, August 17. But teachers, administrators and board members weren’t the only ones there to greet students. Dozens of community members gathered as volunteers to welcome and cheer for students as they arrived on the first day of school. Organized by Saving Black Minds and the East St. Louis branch of the NAACP, the Back 2 School Receiving Line was featured for each District 189 school. Joined by city officials, state patrol officers and representatives from local churches, sororities, fraternities as well as community organizations, these volunteers ensured that students arriving on the first day of school were welcomed and cheered. Even Mickey and Minnie Mouse greeted preschool students at Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center. The greeters provided high fives, unending smiles plus positive signs and words of encouragement. Their message to students was clear: Education matters and you matter! Participating organizations included: Saving Black Minds, NAACP East St. Louis Branch, Pan Hellenic Council of East St. Louis, Emerson Park, City of East St. Louis, Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, Christian Activity Center, New Life Community Church, Living the Word Church, Illinois State Highway Patrol, State Representative LaToya Greenwood, Kid Friendly Network, St. Clair County Juvenile Justice Center, St. Luke AME Church, Community Development Sustainable Solutions and Parsons Place.
Submitted by Sydney Stigge-Kaufman
District 189 welcomed new and returning students to school on Thursday, August 17. But teachers, administrators and board members weren’t the only ones there to greet students. Dozens of community members gathered as volunteers to welcome and cheer for students as they arrived on the first day of school. Organized by Saving Black Minds and the East St. Louis branch of the NAACP, the Back 2 School Receiving Line was featured for each District 189 school. Joined by city officials, state patrol officers and representatives from local churches, sororities, fraternities as well as community organizations, these volunteers ensured that students arriving on the first day of school were welcomed and cheered. Even Mickey and Minnie Mouse greeted preschool students at Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center. The greeters provided high fives, unending smiles plus positive signs and words of encouragement. Their message to students was clear: Education matters and you matter! Participating organizations included: Saving Black Minds, NAACP East St. Louis Branch, Pan Hellenic Council of East St. Louis, Emerson Park, City of East St. Louis, Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, Christian Activity Center, New Life Community Church, Living the Word Church, Illinois State Highway Patrol, State Representative LaToya Greenwood, Kid Friendly Network, St. Clair County Juvenile Justice Center, St. Luke AME Church, Community Development Sustainable Solutions and Parsons Place.
Submitted by Sydney Stigge-Kaufman
These shadowbands appeared minutes prior to the eclipse.
Submitted by Brad VanHoose
Jeannine Myer and Cathy Reeder are two of the many talented women who sing with the 60s Chicks, an all-womens group from Edwardsville sponsored by the Edwardsville YMCA. At their latest performance at the Wildey theatre, the 60s Chicks were the opening act for the Neverly Brothers. The 60s Chicks’ 20-minute performance was met by a resounding applause from the audience. Myer and Reeder portray Sonny and Cher in a performance of “I Got You Babe.”
The Sparta Township High School Class of 1962 held its 55th class reunion, Aug. 21 at the Lions Community Building. Approximately 39 classmates attended. This was the last formally organized class reunion. Future reunions will be on a “come if you can” method with no RSVP required and each attendee ordering off the menu. Those in attendance, left to right, first row: Ruth Wilson Spier, Verna Alexander Rickenberg, Larry McGuire (on floor), Linda Moore Wiley, Maydell Kloth Lessen, Vernal Kessel Moeller; second row: Julia Barth Kahle, Lillian Kaesberg Bausch, Jean McDougal Smith, Marjorie Severs Rickenberg, Cheryl Davis Guidish, Phyliss Wilson Hargis, Margaret Conn Drago; third row: Pat Pickett Steins, Gene Zeidler, Richard Florreich, Carl Gross, Bill Guidish, Roland Hargis, Janet Mahan Zeidler, Mitze DeRousse Nitzsche, Donna Schrumpf Robinson, Marybell Graham Trieb, Elaine Blair Leming, Judy Cleland Clifton; fourth row: Joe Dearing, Ron Kempfer, Duane Wittenborn, Lyndon Prest, Charles Heuman, Mike Loesing, Keith Robb, Larry Idoux, Donald Hughes, John Wolfe, Tom Henderson, Randy Albrecht.
Submitted by Larry McGuire
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School students brought blankets and towels Aug. 18, and walked from school to the SPPCS Fields to celebrate the first, all-school Mass of the new academic year. During the annual “Mass on the Grass,” the kindergarteners sat with their eighth grade buddies and the seventh graders sat with their first grade buddies. Family, friends, teachers, and grandparents all joined together to celebrate the Eucharist. Father Osang Idagbo celebrated Mass, while Judy Haberl, Shelly Floerke and Lucie Coats led the congregation in song. After Mass, all of the students walked back to school and gathered on the playground where they formed the shape of a heart and cheered for a great new school year. Pictured: First grader Eilla Reinhard sits with her seventh grade buddy, Hadley Schneider, during the Outdoor Mass.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School welcomed students both new and returning to the new school year. Classes began Aug. 17, but the hallways were crowded for the Welcome Open House the evening of Aug. 16. Parents helped children find their classroom, meet their new teachers, and unpack supplies. Pictured: SPPCS Principal, Mrs. Lisa Buchheit, welcomed first grader Joel and fourth grader Noah Koeninger on their first day of school.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School welcomed students both new and returning to the new school year. Classes began Aug. 17, but the hallways were crowded for the Welcome Open House the evening of Aug. 16. Parents helped children find their classroom, meet their new teachers, and unpack supplies. Pictured: Ty and Grady Frierdich sort through their supplies with the help of of their mom, Mrs. Laura Kretzer.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School students brought blankets and towels Aug. 18, and walked from school to the SPPCS Fields to celebrate the first, all-school Mass of the new academic year. During the annual “Mass on the Grass,” the kindergarteners sat with their eighth grade buddies and the seventh graders sat with their first grade buddies. Family, friends, teachers, and grandparents all joined together to celebrate the Eucharist. Father Osang Idagbo celebrated Mass, while Judy Haberl, Shelly Floerke and Lucie Coats led the congregation in song. After Mass, all of the students walked back to school and gathered on the playground where they formed the shape of a heart and cheered for a great new school year. Pictured: SPPCS students actively participate in the school’s annual “Mass in the Grass” at the SPPS Fields.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
STA Class Reunion at Main Street Brewing Co. on July 23, 2017. Pictured, back row: Pat Allen Schmidt, Loretta Harris Schuetzenhofer, Marie Holdener Oelrich, Loretta Willett Saul; seated: Rosemary Reichert Clark, Arlene Hayden Mergelkamp, Alice Asbury Zagorski,MaryAnne Quinn Conrad.
Submitted by Rosemary Clark
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School students in kindergarten through eighth grade walked to the school ball fields to participate in the SPPCS Eclipse Experience all afternoon. SPPCS invited the students and faculty of St. Boniface Catholic School to take part in the activities and to view the solar eclipse. Together, students from both schools performed experiments, journaled observations, made art projects to help them learn more about the event while waiting for totality to occur. Pictured: The junior high classes of SPPCS and St. Boniface observe experiments on the temperature drop during the SPPCS Eclipse Experience.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School students in kindergarten through eighth grade walked to the school ball fields to participate in the SPPCS Eclipse Experience all afternoon. SPPCS invited the students and faculty of St. Boniface Catholic School to take part in the activities and to view the solar eclipse. Together, students from both schools performed experiments, journaled observations, made art projects to help them learn more about the event while waiting for totality to occur. Pictured: Kindergartener Grant Schlemmer gets help on his art project from his teacher, Mrs. Lynn Dugan.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School students in kindergarten through eighth grade walked to the school ball fields to participate in the SPPCS Eclipse Experience all afternoon. SPPCS invited the students and faculty of St. Boniface Catholic School to take part in the activities and to view the solar eclipse. Together, students from both schools performed experiments, journaled observations, made art projects to help them learn more about the event while waiting for totality to occur. Pictured: SPPCS third graders listen as their teacher, Mrs. McElligot, explains the what is happening in the sky.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School’s seventh graders recently participated in Camp Wartburg’s team building overnight courses. Students participated in the high ropes course, rock wall climb, zip line, a scavenger hunt, archery, and more activities to promote teamwork and cooperation. A 24-hour stint with no electronic devices is no small feat for teenagers these days, but this two-day, one-night camp out replaced texts and twitters with swimming and campfires. Father Osang Idagbo, the administrator at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, celebrated an evening Mass with the classes at Camp Wartburg’s outdoor amphitheatre, and the class of 2019 became more closely knit as they learned the ins and outs of cooperation. Pictured: The SPPCS seventh graders participated in many teambuilding activities during the overnight trip.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School’s seventh graders recently participated in Camp Wartburg’s team building overnight courses. Students participated in the high ropes course, rock wall climb, zip line, a scavenger hunt, archery, and more activities to promote teamwork and cooperation. A 24-hour stint with no electronic devices is no small feat for teenagers these days, but this two-day, one-night camp out replaced texts and twitters with swimming and campfires. Father Osang Idagbo, the administrator at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, celebrated an evening Mass with the classes at Camp Wartburg’s outdoor amphitheatre, and the class of 2019 became more closely knit as they learned the ins and outs of cooperation. Pictured: Hadley Schneider gets help from her seventh grade teacher, Mrs. Carrie Phelps, on the zip line.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School’s seventh graders recently participated in Camp Wartburg’s team building overnight courses. Students participated in the high ropes course, rock wall climb, zip line, a scavenger hunt, archery, and more activities to promote teamwork and cooperation. A 24-hour stint with no electronic devices is no small feat for teenagers these days, but this two-day, one-night camp out replaced texts and twitters with swimming and campfires. Father Osang Idagbo, the administrator at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, celebrated an evening Mass with the classes at Camp Wartburg’s outdoor amphitheatre, and the class of 2019 became more closely knit as they learned the ins and outs of cooperation. Pictured: Seventh graders Abby Grohmann, Hadley Schneider, Megan Jung, Noelle Willson, Jack Wightman, Aidan Murphy and Evan Davis wait for their turn on the ropes course.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School’s seventh graders recently participated in Camp Wartburg’s team building overnight courses. Students participated in the high ropes course, rock wall climb, zip line, a scavenger hunt, archery, and more activities to promote teamwork and cooperation. A 24-hour stint with no electronic devices is no small feat for teenagers these days, but this two-day, one-night camp out replaced texts and twitters with swimming and campfires. Father Osang Idagbo, the administrator at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, celebrated an evening Mass with the classes at Camp Wartburg’s outdoor amphitheatre, and the class of 2019 became more closely knit as they learned the ins and outs of cooperation. Pictured: SPPCS seventh grader Oscar Earhart slides on the zipline.
Submitted by Laura Metzger
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