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AN E-NEWSLETTER FOR BORGIA ALUMS
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Healthy Lifestyles Retreat
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During the fall of the 1997-1998 school year, St. Francis Borgia Regional High School implemented
Healthy Lifestyles as a service to all the Deanery grade schools. This program was launched as an educational workshop, geared towards 8
th graders, about making healthy lifestyle choices. Originally, an optional program held during the summer months,
Healthy Lifestyles participation grew as SFBRHS recognized the needs and wants of area teenagers. The goal of
Healthy Lifestyles is to educate the students about the dangers of alcohol and drugs, the benefits of chastity, and the advantages of proper eating and plentiful exercise.
Annually, over 200 area 8
th graders spend two activity-filled days learning about how to make good choices from over 50 Junior and Senior student leaders at SFBRHS. The days include team-building, where students get familiar with one another, small group talks and a performance by a student band group. In addition to an open mic time where participation of the attendees are encouraged and welcomed, the 8
th graders will also hear from two current Borgia students. These guest speakers will share their past experiences as high school students and the challenges and consequences they faced regarding drugs and alcohol.
This year’s
Healthy Lifestyle core team is made up of five main leaders: Dominic Dolce, senior; Elle Eggers, senior; Devon Rotramel, senior; Shane Becker, junior and Elise Linz, junior. In addition to the core team, almost 150 additional students submit applications to fill the 54 supplementary team leadership roles. To be eligible as a leader, students must live and encourage healthy lifestyles. Through the example set forth by the leaders, the 8
th grade participants see older students making a conscious decision to avoid alcohol and drugs. Testimonials from all leaders describe and reinforce why they have chosen to lead healthy lifestyles.
In many cases, freshmen hang around a different group of friends than they did in grade school. At the
Healthy Lifestyles workshop, students are encouraged to seek out friends with the same goals and values that they have set for themselves. By doing so, friends have the ability to stick together to support each other in their
Healthy Lifestyle choices. This program gives the student’s the tools necessary to make good decisions
This year’s program will be held on Thursday and Friday, September 28-29. St. Francis Borgia is excited to have students from Immaculate Conception, Immanuel Lutheran, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Anthony’s, St. Bridget’s, St. Clare, St. George, St. Francis Borgia, St. Gertrude’s, St. Ignatius, St. John the Baptist, St. Vincent’s and Holy Rosary. Additional students, from any other area schools, are welcome and encouraged to attend, as well.
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On Wednesday, October 11 we will launch our annual Mega Raffle fundraiser. This raffle serves as one of our major fundraisers of the year. With the challenges of the economy, raising tuition dramatically is not a viable option. Therefore, the proceeds from this raffle help us offset our costs, allowing us to keep tuition the lowest in the Archdiocese.
By purchasing a raffle ticket for $25, your name will be entered into a bi-monthly drawing where you have the chance of winning $1,000. You also win by knowing that your purchase of a raffle ticket, will help secure the future of our students and our ability to offer a Catholic education to all who desire one.
Please watch you mail for your chance to purchase a ticket. Or, if you are a parent of current student, look for the tickets in your child's backpack.
Questions?
Please call our office at 636-239-7871 ext. 122.
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WANTED:
Theater Memorabilia for Dinner Auction
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With this year's dinner auction theme
A Knight on Broadway, we are looking for old Borgia Theater photos, programs or memorabilia to use in the decorating of the event. Be assured that anything borrowed will be returned in it's original condition. Please contact Bridget Callahan, Director of Advancement at bridget.callahan@borgia.com if you any items that you are able to share.
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Seven Borgia Grads Among the 2017
Washington
Outstanding Young Professionals
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The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce and The Missourian awarded the Outstanding Young Professionals Class of 2017 at a luncheon on September 25. Borgia is lucky to have seven of these Washingtonians as members of its alumni.
Please help us congratulate the following:
- Jon Ballmann '00
- Stephanie (Lowes) Boland '01
- Chris Eckelkamp '06
- Bill Hellebusch '04
- Robert Jasper '99 - SFBRHS Faculty
- Sal Maniaci '10
- Matthew Riechers '96
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The Feast of
St. Francis Borgia October 10
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Born Francesco Borgia de Candia D'Aragon on October 28, 1510, Francis grew up in a world of power and privilege. His father was the 3rd Duke of Gandia and the grandson of the infamous Pope Alexander VI. From a young age, he displayed great piety, and his desire was to become a monk. His parents had other plans, however, and sent him to the court of King Charles I of Spain.
Francis married a noblewoman named Eleanor, with whom he had 8 children and enjoyed a happy home life. Unlike many nobles of his time, Francis wasn't interested in power or advancing his career at court. He was a true Christian gentleman whose passion was the Catholic faith. He enjoyed nothing more than receiving communion.
At the death of his father, Francis became the 4th Duke of Gandia, and he began a short-lived diplomatic career. After failing in an important diplomatic mission to unite Spain and Portugal, he retired from politics at age 33.
After his retirement, he lived a quiet life with his family and gave himself to the things of the Faith - especially sacred music. His passion for sacred music and his contributions to it were so great, he is considered one of the chief restorers of sacred music in the 16th century.
Francis' happy, domestic life came to an end when his wife died in 1546. After putting his affairs in order, passing his title on to his son, and making provisions for his family, he shocked his contemporaries by declaring his intention to join the newly formed Society of Jesus.
His life in the Jesuits was a complete change from his previous comfortable life. His superior tested him by making him perform the most menial and humbling tasks. Francis never complained however, and his humility, obedience, and spiritual fervor caused him to advance quickly in the society.
While he wanted a life of solitude and prayer more than anything, Francis' administrative talents meant he was given more and more responsibility. Finally, in 1565, he was elected Superior General of the Jesuits. Because of his personal holiness and efficiency in advancing the mission of the order, he is considered by many to be the greatest superior of the Jesuits after St. Ignatius.
Throughout his life, Francis Borgia shows us that holiness is not limited to any one state in life, but is rather found by humbly and lovingly conforming to the will of God, wherever it might lead. St. Francis Borgia, pray for us!
We will celebrate the Feast Day with an all school Mass at 9:40 a.m. All are welcome!
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The Class of 1997 Celebrate their 20th Class Reunion
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The SFBRHS Class of 1997 celebrated their 20th class reunion on September 16 here at Borgia. In addition to having a wonderful time, this class also paid tribute to fellow classmates Erin Pruneau and Barry Riechers by donating over $2,800 to the golf team, dance team, and the Consumer Sciences Foods and Nutrition classes in their name.
As another gift for the class, Stacy (Reed) Rio put together a wonderful book with information on what many of the members the class are doing now. Click the link below to check it out!
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The Class of 2007 Celebrate their 10th Class Reunion
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On Saturday, September 16, the Class of 2007 celebrated their 10 year class reunion at the Washington Farmers Market. To help mark the occasion, the class made a generous donation to the Borgia Annual Fund to help keep our tuition as low as possible for future classes. We can't thank you enough!
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CLASS OF 1967
50 Year Class Reunion
October 14, 2017
For information, contact
Donna (Skornia) Kuenzel
314-808-6890
CLASS OF 1982
35 Year Class Reunion
November 25, 2017
CLASS OF 1992
25 Year Class Reunion
October 7, 2017
For information, contact
Becky (Stuckenschneider) Eschmann
314-574-8571
CLASS OF 2012
5 Year Class Reunion
October 21, 2017
Balducci's Winery
For information, contact
Jodi Hellebusch
hellejod@gmail.com
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Have you lost or misplaced your high school yearbook(s)? Feel like your missing an important part of childhood? We can help!
We have many yearbooks for sale (click the image at left to see quantities for each year). These can be purchased for $5 each or a bundle of 4 consecutive books for $15. Please contact Gwen Mauntel at gwen.mauntel@borgia.com to make your purchase.
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Welcome to another exciting year of Borgia Athletics. Together, let’s always, and in all ways, celebrate the efforts of our players and coaches as they strive to make Borgia #1 in class, style, sportsmanship and competitiveness. Go Knights!!
Click logo at right for a comprehensive sports schedule.
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In thanksgiving for the sacrifices and contributions offered by those before us on our behalf, we at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School offer our afternoon prayer for different members of our alumni each day.
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Help us find our "lost" alumni! We live in a world of motion. Because of moves, marriages, and other changes, Borgia has lost track of some of our alumni over the years.
View the list of lost alumni (by clicking the logo above) and if your name is on the list, please update your information; or if you know an alum on the list, please let them know we are looking for them!
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St. Francis Borgia Regional High School
1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, MO 63090
P: 636-239-7871
F: 636-239-1198
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