ROOTED IN FAITH, TRADITION, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE |
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A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL |
On May 19, we proudly welcomed 105 new alumni from the Class of 2022 into our ranks. The Knights of ‘22 are an accomplished bunch.
We’re talking state champions, state choir members, National Merit finalists, service leaders, and Bright Flight scholars. This class comprises some of the founding members of the Christ’s Leaders in Faith (CLIF) Team, who served as faith leaders at school Masses, retreats, and prayer days. For the first time in our school’s history, they took two shows to the state thespian conference and placed 2nd in State in the One Act Competition. Some were among the first students accepted into the Youth Registered Apprenticeship at Four River Career Center.
These seniors served on the Student Council that served as the District President, and hosted the District Convention for the first time ever. Three graduates are committed to serving in the military. Ninety-five% of our seniors received college credit while at Borgia, and over $2.3 million in scholarships were accepted - not just offered, but accepted - by the Class of 2022. Did I mention that they did all this while enduring a global pandemic?! Truly incredible.
Looking out over the sea of blue and gold graduation gowns last month, I couldn’t help but smile and thank God for the blessings these 105 awesome humans brought to our school and will now share with the world. Borgia Alumni, the Class of 2022, will make us proud.
For the rest of us, it is officially summer break for the school we hold so dear! My favorite part about working at a school is that it never really sleeps. This summer, the gym, fields, theater, and classrooms will be full of people at camps, practices, rehearsals, and work-study. If you’re around, don’t be afraid to stop in and say hi!
I’m praying for you and your family. I hope you have a wonderful, fun summer!
Sincerely,
Pam Tholen
Principal
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If you have not yet made your gift to the
Borgia Annual Fund, it's not too late!
We need your generous support!
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Our fiscal year ends on June 30, 2022, and we want to count you among our supporters this year.
Please consider making a gift to this vital fund today!
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Congratulations to these alums that recently got married! |
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KATIE (KLUESNER) '15
AND BRENT MCCLAIN
MAY 14, 2022
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JORDAN (KRIETE) '15
AND TOM KODALSKY
MAY 14, 2022
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CORINNE (MORGAN) '14
AND ETHAN HUFF
MAY 14, 2022
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MACKAYLA (KLEKAMP) '19 AND JAKE HILLERMANN
MAY 20, 2022
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MADISON DEVENUTO AND
JACOB GRELLNER '15
MAY 21, 2022
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NATALIE (RUETHER) '17
AND ZEB LOVE
MAY 21, 2022
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BORGIA ALUMNI |
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Carolyn (Voelkerding) Brandt '62
April 28, 2022
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Lance Leykam '80
May 22, 2022
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Carol (Schulte) Willming '60
May 17, 2022
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2022! |
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2022 BRIGHT FLIGHT SCHOLARS |
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Missouri Bright Flight Scholars must receive an ACT score of 31 or above.
Front Row: Lucy Banion, Gabbie Helm, and Elizabeth Sinnott.
Second Row: Jenna Ulrich, Sarah Mayer, and Ava Lou Ploch.
Third Row: Adam Snider, Will Warden, and Ethan Strawn.
We are so proud of you and can't wait to see all you accomplish in life!
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We say goodbye to a legendary teacher
MARY ANN PELSTER
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Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for all the years of unselfish service to our great school and for touching the lives of so many students. May you continue to find success in all your future endeavors. |
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Mary Ann Pelster stands at her lectern on April 28 at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School. Pelster is preparing to retire after a 43 year career. |
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We also bid farewell and good luck to the following teachers who have made significant contributions to our school. |
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Robert Jasper '99
Band/Music
8 Years
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Michael Thiele
Theology
2 Years
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2021-2022 TEACHER OF THE YEAR |
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Mr. Buchheit’s willingness to help any student who desires to improve his or her skills was lauded by colleague Mr. Stevison. He stated that one would be hard-pressed to find a high school in Missouri that stages and performs as many high-quality theatrical productions as Borgia. A freshman shared that Mr. Buchheit has taught her class many things about public speaking, but even more about life skills and how they can apply them to succeed in anything they do.
Another student commented that Mr. Buchheit has helped her “find her place in this school.”
A model for integrity and professionalism, Mr. Buchheit shows up every day to bring the highest quality of education to his students and bring the most professional productions to our stage. Mrs. Schmitt shared that “He is an incredibly strong human who always puts his students, their success, and the integrity of his program first.”
We are so blessed to have Tim Buchheit at our school, and it’s easy to forget how spoiled we are by his level of expertise and experience.
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St. Francis Borgia Regional High School alum, Brendan Feldmann '12, continues to do amazing things on the baseball field. |
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Sarah (Kluesner) Peper '92 |
A fisheries biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation, Sarah studies endangered lake sturgeon in the Mississippi River.
Sarah and her efforts to prevent the lake sturgeon's extinction were recently featured in this St. Louis Public Radio article.
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Recently, our freshmen listened to '09 grad Geoff Kennedy talk about what he's learned from his choices made in high school. Then a panel of seniors spoke to them about high school and give them advice for the future. |
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WE'VE EXPANDED OUR READERSHIP |
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We're excited to announce that the monthly alumni e-newsletter is now being distributed to all current parents, grandparents, and parents and grandparents of alums (if we have your email address). If you know of anyone who would like to be included in the distribution of this newsletter, please email donna.grahl@borgia.com with contact information. If you would like to discontinue the receipt of the newsletter, you may unsubscribe at the very bottom of this page.
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St. Francis Borgia High School
1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, MO 63090
P: 636-239-7871
F: 636-239-1198
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