Blue Hawk Alumni 

"CONNECTION"

Welcome STC Class 2005

Jennifer Arlt, daughter of Tim & Kim Arlt; Laura Barteck, exchange student from Germany; Michael Batenhorst, son of Jim & Sharon Batenhorst; Seth Brown, son of John & Jill Beyke; Amber Bumgardner, daughter of Bill & Donna Bumgardner; Juan Charris exchange student from Columbia, South America; Adam Derickson, son of Mark & Ruth Derickson; Kelli Douglas, daughter of Paul & Kim Douglas; Alex Driscoll, son of Mark & Blair Driscoll; Zach Dubas, son of Bob & Cathy Hemberger ’77 Dubas; Nathan Duggins, son of Pat and Jeanne Duggins; Scott Faber, son of Todd & Denise Faber; Katie Hannon, daughter of Jim & Kathy Hannon; Tyson Havranek, son of Larry & Joan Havranek; Andrew Hernandez, son of Mike & Cindy Hernandez; Jeffrey Hoch, son of Marty & Judy Hoch; Jeffrey Hodgen, son of Scott Hodgen & Linda Hodgen; Emily Jackson, daughter of Jim & Laurie Jacobi Jackson ‘77; Dane Jacobi, son of Jody & Tim Jacobi ’72; Jared Jacobi, son of Mark ’80 & Tami Verkamp ’81 Jacobi; Katie Johnson, daughter of Joni Martin & Ron Johnson; Frances Keen, daughter of Jim & Connie Keen; Elizabeth Kirschner, daughter of Norman & Patricia Kirschner; Brennon Kitten, son of Art Kitten & Carolyn Kitten; Hannah Kucera, daughter of Arnie & Carol Kucera; Lacy Lewis, daughter of Clint & Connie Lewis; Meggan Lloyd, daughter of Richard & Monica Lloyd; Tatum McWhirter, daughter of Steve & Nancy Schutte ’83 McWhirter; Maggie Micek, daughter of Tom ’75 & Tami Schmidt ’80 Micek; Christina Murman, daughter of Craig & Deb Murman; Ashley Nauert, daughter of Ken & Judy Nauert; Tu Ngo, son of Vinh & Nhung Ngo; Erik O’Brien, son of Stan & Linda O’Brien; Spencer Parks, son of Gene & Jane Parks; Aaron Peper, son of Connie Casteel & Ken Peper; Michael Randone, son of Mark & Jamie Randone; Ryan Salisbury, son of Terry & Donna Kober ’80 Salisbury; Megan Soucie, daughter of Greg & Patti Mooney ’70 Soucie; Dustin Southworth, son of Robert & Paula Southworth; Patrick Sullivan, son of Mike & Trish Guilfoyle ’69 Sullivan; Lucas Sutter, son of Dean & Diane Jarzynka ’80 Sutter; Ben Theis, son of Deb & Todd Theis ’78; Kristen Tickle, daughter of Rod & Catherine Tickle; The Duc Vu, son of Truc Mai T Vu; Matthew Werner, son of Phil & Colleen Bassett ’69 Werner; Kelly Whitney, daughter of Lyle & Mary Lee Whitney; Jenna Williams, daughter of Ron & Jan Williams; Jose Willmes daughter of Connie Helzer & Steve Willmes; Beau Wissing, son of Patti & Jeff Wissing ’77; Levi Woodhead, son of Norman & Julie Woodhead.

News from the Alumni Director

Carol Brouillette ’64 Poppe
Alumni Director
Dear Alumni and friends,
Summer is over and our Fall activities have begun. Below are a few comments on activities that have taken place since the first of the year and those to come.

2005 Phone-a-thon: We have received approximately $25,000 to date. Our goal, same as last year, is $36,000. If you would like to make a contribution or increase your gift, please do so before December 31, 2005. As in the past, 75% will go to the Endowment Fund and 25% will support the Alumni Office. Want to use your credit card? Go to www.stcbluehawks.com  click on the ‘contribution’ file at the top of the page and follow the prompts to make your donation. These gifts continue to be part of our ‘Connection’ to the Hastings Catholic Schools. The monies that go into the Endowment touch each of our student’s lives everyday!

STC Alumni Basketball & Volleyball Tournament: As in the years past, the tournament was well attended. Everyone enjoyed the games, friendship and the pizza party at the Knights of Columbus on Saturday evening. Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament to be held on March 24 & 25, 2006.

STC Reunion and Golf Tournament: The reunion and tournament held in June was another pleasurable event. Our numbers increased by four teams for the Golf Tournament with a total of 14 teams. The teams played well, the food was excellent and the prizes were terrific. The reunion was well attended also. Look for the reunion pictures in this newsletter. The 2006 Alumni Golf Tournament and Reunion will be June 23 & 24, 2006. All alumni, teachers and those who have attended STC are invited along with the honor year classes ending in 1 and 6 to attend these festivities. The Alumni Board members do the scheduling, planning, and decorating that makes these events possible. The Reunion and Golf Tournament re- ‘connect’ relationships from year’s past. This is common ground and all have something to share with each other, whether we are young or not so young. Maybe you will rekindle a relationship, be offered a new job, or some worthy advice for a project you’ve been working on. Maybe you would like to resolve some hard feelings you’ve had with someone! Who knows, maybe you’ll win the lottery while here in Hastings! We have many people who travel far distances for this special weekend. I would like to see more of our Hastings area alumni attend and welcome back the out of town alumni. We are here for you, please join us! Golf and reunion committees thank you for your many donated hours of assistance in these events. We wouldn’t have these activities available if it wasn’t for your continued support.

Cookbook: Cookbooks are for sale all year! Are you in need of a wedding, birthday or Christmas gift? This cookbook with 899 recipes is perfect for your gift giving needs. Call or email the alumni office for more information.

Poinsettia sales: Sales will begin October 19, 2005. They will sell for $15 in colors of red, pink or white. Delivery fee will be $2.50 per address. Hastings residents can pick theirs up at St. Michael’s School gym on Saturday, November 26th, from 9 a.m. to noon. Last date to order poinsettias is November 14, 2005. Place your orders early so we can have them ready for you!

Cookbooks will also be available at this time.

Out of town alumni may order on the web page using
your credit card or call in your orders and send a check.
Web Page: www.stcbluehawks.com  Phone: 402-462-6566

Click on the file Fundraisers at the top of the page then follow the prompts to place your order.
Thank you for your continued support to the Hastings Catholic Schools and STC Alumni Office. You are in our prayers.

Carol Brouillette ’64 Poppe

WEDDINGS

Theresa Kober ’01 to Thomas Reiber, May 20, 2005
Michael O’Callaghan ’75 to Margaret Stremel, May 28, 2005
Adam DeMars ’92 to Regina Mahoney, June 17, 2005
Matthew Mangers ‘01 to Chelsey Opbroek ’02, July 23, 2005.
 

BIRTHS

Morgan Andrew Kavan, born August 14, 2004 to Robyn & Phillip Kavan ’93.
Addison Damianna Capozzi, born December 25, 2004 to Mike & Mary Kavan ’99 Capozzi.
Caleb John Shaw, born February 3, 2005 to Rylee & Jeremy Shaw ’96.
Samantha Jo Schmidt, born February 22, 2005 to Stephanie and Mark Schmidt ’87.
Cooper John Grail Butler, born April 13, 2005 to Nicki and John Butler ‘89. Grandson of Mike & Marie Smith Butler ’66.
Brock Robert Sass, born April 15, 2005 to Michelle & Kevin Sass ’72.
Lillian Kathleen Consbruck, born May 4, 2005 to Angela & Brad Consbruck ’87.
Taylor Michelle Neumann, born June 9, 2005 to Leasa & Andrew Neumann’94.
Noah Paul Ajazi, born June 20, 2005 to George & Jacqueline Schroeder ’93 Ajazi.
Ethan David Crecelius, born June 29, 2005 to Rebecca & Jeffrey Crecelius ’98.
Hannah Lynn Gengenbach, born June 29, 2005 to Nathan & Nicole Preuss ’92
Gengenbach. Kaylie Faith Bousquet, born July 12, 2005 to Greg & Kristen Abraham ’92 Bousquet. Granddaughter to Richard ‘Abe’ & Sue Faber ’70
Abraham. Brenna Evelyn Beyke, born July 20, 2005 to Erin & Brad Beyke ’94.
Sean Michael Heaton, born August 26, 2005 to Michael & Maureen Brown ’83
Heaton. Isabelle Rose Stroot, born August 26, 2005 to Anne & Nathan Stroot ’98.
Jenson Cole Anderson, born September 2, 2005 to Corey ’92 & Becky Bassett ’94 Anderson.
 

ANNIVERSARIES
1950’s
Happy 50th Anniversary

Willard & Jacque Yetman ‘52 Hamburger celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in May. They were married May 21, 1955 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Hastings, NE.

1960’s
Happy 40th Anniversary

Terry ‘60 & Judy Schaffroth ‘62 Tonkin celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on June 12, 2005.
 

ALUMNI DEATHS

Michael Mace ’70 passed to eternal life January 7, 2005 at Papillion, NE. Services were at Bellevue Memorial Chapel in Bellevue, NE. Michael was born November 3, 1951 in Hastings. He graduated from St. Cecilia High School and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Michael served in the Marine Corps from 1972-76, where he was a lance corporal. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Bellevue. Survivors are son Jason, and three sisters; Paula Hahne of Conroe, TX, Michelle Pulley of Columbus and Kim Roth of Hastings. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.

Addie Marie Dycus age 11, passed to eternal life July 8, 2005 in Hastings. Services were at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church with Revs. Larry Gyhra and James Meysenburg officiating. Burial was in Parkview Cemetery. Addie was born October 6, 1993 to Cynthia Dycus and Timothy Dycus ’75 in Hastings. She was a fifth grade student at St. Michael’s Catholic School. Addie was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Michael’s Children’s Choir, St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Doniphan and Girl Scouts. Survivors are her parents, one sister Molly of Hastings and grandparents. Memorials may be given to the Addie Marie Dycus Trust Fund, in care of U.S. Bank, 304 N. Hastings Ave, Hastings NE 68901.

Robert Gaudreault ’47 passed to eternal life July 14, 2005 in Hastings. Services were at Brand-Wilson Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. Randy Madison and Matt Sass officiating. Graveside services with military rites were at Parkview Cemetery. Robert was born November 30, 1928 in Curtis, NE. After graduation from St. Cecilia’s High School, he attended the University Nebraska-Lincoln. He served in the Korean War from 1949-51 and received the Korean Service Medal. In 1953 he married Mildred Wilborn. Robert lived in the Hastings area for 70 years where he worked at Central Radio Supply and was a letter carrier and vehicle operator maintenance assistant at the U.S. Postal Service in Hastings. He retired in 1988. Robert was a member of the American Legion, VFW, America Veterans, Central Nebraska Rock and Mineral Society and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Survivors are his wife; two sons, David ’74 of Virginia Beach, VA and Alan of Hastings. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the donor’s choice.

Joseph Owen Ellis ’71 of Glendale, AZ passed to eternal life July 25, 2005. A memorial Service and Celebration of Joe’s Life was led by Fr. Hugo Gonzales at the National Cremation Society in Phoenix, AZ He was a mortgage broker at Great Western Mortgage in Glendale AZ. Joe had great friends and good memories including friends with whom he founded the band, The Fabulous Sons, which later became known as Blackberry Winter. He is survived by sons Justin, Jarett and Timothy, all of AZ; his mother Marvel Ellis of Scottsdale, AZ; sisters Kathy Ellis ’69 of Scottsdale, AZ, Mary ’73 Piette of Oklahoma City, OK, Sharon ’76 Felkins of Edmond, OK and Susan ’76 Schwerman of Belton, MO and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph C Ellis of Hastings. Memorials may be made in Joe’s honor to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Eileen Kealy ’36 Worden of Malibu, CA passed to eternal life August 10, 2005. Services were held in Malibu, CA. Eileen was born November 29, 1918 to Frank and Adeline Kealy in Hastings. She was a world-class athlete training for the canceled 1940 Olympics with practice times of 11.4 in the 100 meter dash, faster than the woman’s record at the time. Three time State and Midwest AAU Diving Champ, Eileen received her bachelors degree at University of Nebraska, and taught at the University of N. Carolina. In 1943 she married Ralph Worden. Eileen was a WASP pilot during WWII. After graduating from basic training in Texas in February 1944, she went to Greenville Army Air Base in Greenville, Mississippi. Her duties included test piloting combat trainers before the planes were used to train army pilots, and she transported Army officers from base to base. She is survived by seven children, 14 grandchildren and one sister Mary Helen Kealy ’44 Sheehy of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph, two children, six sisters and three brothers which include Loretta Kealy ’35, Daniel Kealy ’39 and Patricia Kealy ’41 McMurray.

Jim White ’55 passed to eternal life August 24, 2005 in Oklahoma City, OK. Services were at St. John’s Catholic Church in McAlester with the Revs. Leonard Higgins and Leo Ahanotu officiating. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at McAlester. Jim was born Sept. 29, 1937 in Nenzel. He moved with his family to Hastings where he attended school at St. Cecilia’s. Jim served in the Nebraska NationalGuard from 1953-56, then joined the U.S. Army and served until 1961 as specialist fourth class. He married Antoinette Manganaro in 1961. Jim attended Lamont School of Music in Denver, Denver University Extension and North Eastern Junior College in Sterling before graduating from Colorado State University in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. He worked for IBM until 1992 when he retired. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church where he was involved in many activities. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Veterans Club and McAlester Country Club. Survivors are his wife; sons Michael and Steven; brothers Greg ’49 of Denver, Burt ’50 of Darien, IL and Chuck ’52 of Louisville, KY; sisters Florene ’52 Hendrix of Celina, TX, Dee ’46 Busboom of Hastings, Rita ’49 Sullivan of York, Jane ’54 Moates of Maysville, OK, Julianna ’57 Johnston of Anaheim, CA and Angela ’58 Stucky of Bellflower, CA. He was preceded in death by his brother John and his sister Mary ’44 Rogers. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Douglas F. Pawloski ’56 of Wahoo, NE passed to eternal life September 12, 2005. Services were at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Pawloski officiating. Burial was in Parkview Cemetery. Doug was born in 1938 in Hastings. After graduation, he worked as circulation manager for the Hastings Daily Tribune then later managed his families sign company. He moved to Texas before moving to Wahoo, NE. He is survived by three brothers; Father Greg ’65 of Imperial, NE, Michael ’66 and David ’71 of Omaha, and six sisters; Dona ’50 DeNeal of Las Vegas, NV, Janet ’60 Hyde of Omaha, Judy ’61 Prevette, Mary ’63 Kohtz and Pam ’70 Aldana of Hastings and Terri ’74 Willmes of Scottsbluff, NE. Memorials may be given to the family.
 

Other Deaths

Irene Havel age 92, passed to eternal life March 6, 2005 in Hastings. Survivors are sons, Bill Jr. of Omaha, Tom Havel ’62 of Longmont, CO, Jim Havel ’65, and daughter, Renee ’72 Johnson, both of Hastings, two sisters; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given to Good Samaritan Village Perkins Pavilion, 926 East E Street, Hastings, NE 68901.

Raymond J. Velder age 89, passed to eternal life April 23, 2005 in Hastings. Survivors are daughter Nancy Velder ‘72 Kraftzik and son William both of Hastings; one sister and three step grand-children. Memorials may be given to the Elaine Haller Cancer Fund in care of Nancy Kraftzik.

Donald C. ‘Butch’ Luther age 53, passed to eternal life May 14, 2005 in Hall County, Nebraska due to an auto accident. He is survived by his wife Linda Miller ’72 Luther; sons Ryan Luther '97, Jeff Luther ’02, and daughter, Meghan Luther ‘99 all of Glenvil; three brothers and his twin sister. Memorials may be given to the family’s choice.

Cynthia S. Polmantier age 58, passed to eternal life July 1, 2005 in Hastings. Services were at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church with Rev. Larry Gyhra officiating. Burial was in Parkview Cemetery. Survivors are daughters, Betsy Nemetz ’92 Miller of Gering, NE, Rebecca Polmantier, and Anna Polmantier of Hastings; son, Christopher Nemetz and her mother both of Hastings; and two sisters. Memorials may be given to Friends of Foster Care.

Marcelene ‘Marcy’ Stutesman age 79, passed to eternal life July 9, 2005 in Hastings. Survivors are Jim and Steven Stutesman ’67 of Hastings, Gary of Roseland and Scott of Wilber, NE; one sister, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s research.

Kaylie Faith Bousquet 6 weeks, two days old, passed to eternal life August 25, 2005. Services were at North American Martyrs Catholic Church in Lincoln, NE. Survivors are her parents Greg and Kristen Abraham ’92 Bousquet, and big sister Erin of Lincoln, and grandparents, Rich & Sue Faber ’70 Abraham.

Sandra Hamon age 67, passed to eternal life August 30, 2005. Survivors are daughters Tiffany ’98 Crouse of Hastings, Christine Wagner of KS; son, Addison of IA, and six grandchildren. Memorials may be given to The Children’s Arc of Hastings or Haven Home of Kenesaw.

Vincent Pohlmeier age 81, passed to eternal life September 3, 2005. Survivors are his wife, children; Diane ’71 Phillips, Debra ’72 Buchholz, and Phyllis ’74 Ziemba all of Hastings, Linda ’78 Link of Kearney, Bonnie Engelhardt of Kenesaw and Wayne Pohlmeier ’77 of Grand Island; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one sister. Memorials may be given to the Hastings Catholic Schools.

STC STAFF DEATHS

Paul Goedert age 72, passed to eternal life March 26, 2005 in Hastings. Services were at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Houlihan officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Hastings. Paul was born in 1932 in Roseland, NE. He graduated from Roseland High School. He married Donna Burge in 1951. Paul worked at Western Plastics and then Eagle Plastics for 35 years. He was a custodian for the Hastings Catholic Schools at the time of his death. Survivors are his wife; daughters, Paula Goedert ’69 Johnson, Jody Goedert ’72 Johnson, Kim Goedert ’83 Anderson and Jamie Goedert ’85 Schmidt all of Hastings; sons, Joe Goedert ’78 of Concordia, KS, Tom Goedert ’80 and Ed Doyle ’84 both of Hastings; nineteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother. A memorial has been established.

Shirley Leamy age 77, passed to eternal life June 25, 2005 in Hastings. Services were at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Houlihan officiating. Private family burial was at Parkview Cemetery. Shirley was born in 1927 in Coleridge, NE, graduated from Coleridge high school in 1944 and attended Omaha School of Business. She married Thomas W. Leamy in 1947. Shirley was a secretary/bookkeeper for Hastings Catholic Schools, St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Survivors are daughter Anna ’87 Leamy Bosmeliel of Hastings, her mother of Hartington, one sister and four grandchildren. Memorials may be given to the Hastings Catholic Schools.
 

Coaches Share Spotlight
Coach Carl Tesmer and Coach Ron Mimick outside Memorial Stadium.	Following this year's Shrine Bowl, Senior Jeff Hoch of the Blue Hawks takes time for a photo with STC Asst. Coach Randy Ahrens and Head Coach Carl Tesmer.
Each August, a group of Senior high school athletes throughout the state of Nebraska come together to play a football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. The game is called the Shrine Bowl. The entire event is a fundraiser for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. All of the players will spend one day to meet and visit with young patients with physical disabilities in Chicago. For the students selected, this opportunity is essentially a reward for their past hard work and dedication in the sport of football. The opportunity to meet and share this experience with other student athletes throughout the state is a privilege relished by all high school players. Playing in the same stadium where the Huskers play, under much the same conditions, is indeed a bonus. Sometimes lost in the shuffle are the coaches that attempt to blend this thundering herd into some semblance of a team in the 10-day experience. However, for the coaches too, it’s an honor and privilege, relished by high school coaches throughout the state. Coaches are not only chosen because of their consistent winning teams but are men of character and integrity, bringing out the very best in each student player under their realm. The two head coaches selected this year were certainly no exception. The two coaches selected this year were Carl Tesmer (South team) and Ron Mimick (North team). Both men coach at Catholic schools. Mr. Tesmer coaches the St. Cecilia Blue Hawks in Hastings, while Mr. Mimick is head coach at David City Aquinas. Each coach has more than 25 years experience in high school athletics. Having men of this caliber teaching and leading our student athletes exemplifies the very best that a Catholic school education can bring to an individual. For Hastings St. Cecilia athletes, it’s an extra benefit because both men have served our student population at one time or another. Carl Tesmer has been head coach at STC for the past 14 years and Ron Mimick served in that same capacity from 1985 – 1989.
St. Cecilia Alumni of 1965