ROOTED IN FAITH, TRADITION, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE |
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A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT |
Alumni,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all! Students are wrapping up finals this week, and everyone is looking forward to the holiday break, with students off for nearly two weeks before the second semester starts on January 4, 2022.
The old adage "it's better to give than to receive" frequently comes up this time of year. It is gratifying to work with our high schoolers as they start to embrace that concept, finding more excitement in giving a meaningful gift vs. receiving one. We help the students learn about that with our "Dress-Down for a Cause" days, on which students, faculty, and staff pay at least $1 to attend school in non-uniform clothes. This month alone, our dress-down days have benefited the Mercy Hospital AYA Program (for kids with cancer), the Franklin County Humane Society, and Grace's Place, a local youth crisis shelter. Earlier this year, we had a special dress-down day for a young man from one of our partner parishes who is battling cancer (Keep fighting, Noah!), which raised over $1,000.
I thank all of you who have found happiness in contributing to St. Francis Borgia HS this year. Your support means the world to us! We look forward to seeing many of you on campus for our annual Gala celebration in February, basketball games, theatre productions, and more as the school year continues.
Have a Blessed Christmas!
Sincerely,
T. Matthew Schutte, President
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PLANNED GIVING
At year’s end, we express thanks to God by giving to others. Carefully considering the type and timing of your charitable gifts can increase their impact on the ministries they support. The Roman Catholic Foundation is your planned giving partner, helping you determine the most effective manner of giving to best sustain St. Francis Borgia High School for future generations.
To learn how you can make the most of your year-end giving and support St. Francis Borgia, please contact Donna Grahl, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, at 636-239-7871 ext. 131 or donna.grahl@borgia.com.
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Each year St. Francis Borgia Regional High School gives away $25,000 in prizes through our annual Borgia Mega Raffle. There are two $1,000 drawings each month and an additional $1,000 drawing on October 10 to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Borgia. |
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November 1
Annetta Strawn
sold by Ethan Strawn '22
November 15
David Meyer '87
sold by Lexie Meyer '23
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BORGIA ALUMNI |
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Roland A. Dobsch '54
December 5, 2021
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Darlene (Thompson) Kolkmeier '56
November 23, 2021
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Loretta M. (Berliner) Schatzler '50
December 2, 2021
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE
RECENTLY MARRIED ALUMS
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Carrie (Leach) '14 and Casey Kuchem '13
Married on November 27, 2021
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Martina Kleinheider and Cole Piontek '11
Married on December 4, 2021
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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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If you have children who are graduates and still receive mail at your home, but no longer live there, please contact Donna Grahl, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, to update your child's address. She can be reached by phone at 636-239-7871 ext. 131 or via email at donna.grahl@borgia.com.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STATE CHAMPION CHEERLEADERS! |
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Congratulations to our State Champion Cheerleaders, who took home their 10th title on Saturday, December 11. What a tremendous accomplishment! |
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OUR STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF GIVING |
Sponsored by our Campus Ministry each year, we decorate a tree in our lobby filled with ornaments listing a gift for purchase. These gifts benefit the Pregnancy Assistance Center, an organization that helps women and children in need in the Franklin County area. |
THE GIFTS OF BOOKS
AND SOCKS
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New this year, our Spirit Leaders club is hosting two separate drives to benefit Harvest Table, a local organization that serves a free community meal every Saturday evening. This group will collect books through December 17 and socks through January. |
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During finals for this semester, students had the option to dress down for a donation of at least $1 each day. The proceeds from these dress down days will benefit the following:
Friday, December 17 - Mercy Hospital AYA program which benefits young people with cancer, This collection was in celebration of Cole Fletcher, a recent graduate with cancer,
Monday, December 20 - Franklin County Humane Society in honor of our president, Matt Schutte's 50th Birthday!
Tuesday, December 21 - Proceeds from this day were designated Grace's Place, a charity determined by our faculty.
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Check out our very own Spirit Shop for gifts and apparel for you and your family! |
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ATHLETIC AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULES |
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Borgia Athletics and Activities are well into another exciting school year. Together, let’s always and, in all ways, celebrate the efforts of our students, players, coaches, and teachers as they strive to make Borgia #1 in class, style, sportsmanship, and competitiveness. B-O-R!
Click on the logo to see a comprehensive athletic and activities schedule.
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WE'RE EXPANDING OUR READERSHIP |
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We're excited to announce that the monthly alumni e-newsletter will now be distributed to all current parents, grandparents, and parents and grandparents of alums (if we have your email address). If you know of anyone that would like to be included in our distribution, please email donna.grahl@borgia.com with contact information. If you would like to discontinue the receipt of the newsletter, you may unsubscribe below.
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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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