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SPRING 2017 THE WOLD AWARDS

FOR ALUMNI, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF THE ST. JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, SACRED HEART ACADEMY, AND SHANLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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I confess: I’ve never really “left” school.

My mom was an elementary school teacher, so I grew up around books, reading, and regular visits to the library. Then I was in formal schooling through college (English major); served as par-ish youth director for four years (youth-focused academic year calendar); taught at Shanley for thirty-one years (Theology master’s degree along the way); and been President of our five St. John Paul II Catholic Schools this past year.

For each of these “school years,” the end of the year has brought gratitude and joy for the sense of completion and accomplishment as well as all the new opportunities to learn.

From my perspective as President, I am particularly grateful this first year for the following:

*Our 77 graduates of the Class of 2017—the new-est Shanley alumni—a talented and accomplished group.

*Our 1,139 other students and all they learned and accomplished this year—including growth in wisdom, age, and grace.

*Our parents with whom we partner in this great en-deavor of integral, holistic education and formation.

*Our staff members who carry out that mission of education and formation so generously. (See the stories in this issue about our retirees for examples of that self-giving spirit.)

*Our eight sponsoring parishes and their crucial collaboration and generous support as well as our bishop, pastors, and our entire Board of Directors and advisory Council for their oversight and guid-ance.

*Our generous friends, volunteers, and benefactors who support our schools in prayer and deed.

*Our 6,156 living alumni and the difference they have made for the good in the world.

*All those who have gone before us in faith, especial-ly our founders, the Presentation Sisters, and for all deceased members of our Catholic School family.

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“...the end of the year has brought gratitude and joy for the sense of completion

and accomplishment as well as all the new

opportunities to learn. ”

Prayer for Catholic Schools(Used with permission from the University of Notre Dame’s “Alliance For Catholic Education”)

Preface: ...[W]e recognize that our lives and our work are totally dependent upon God. Through prayer, we entrust to God our communities and all we do in ser-vice to Catholic schools, as we share Mary’s convition:

“Nothing will be impossible for God” (Luke 1:37)

Let us pray:

O Christ, our Teacher,

You invite Your faithful people to make desciples in Your name and to announce good news to the poor. We thank You for the gift of Catholic schools, where

The message of Your life, death, andresurrection is proclaimed,Christian community is experienced,Service to our brothers and sisters is modeled,And worship of You is cultivated.

Increase our zeal for ensuring that all children and families can benefit from a high quality Catholic education, and that Catholic schoools grow in their ability to nurture the soul of our nation.

We ask this through the intercession of Our Lady, Mother of Catholic Schools.Amen.

Thanks one and all for your part this past year in in-spiring excellence in faith, learning, and service in this community, St. John Paul II Catholic Schools.

Preparation is already well underway for yet another school year—as it has been since the summer of 1882 here in Fargo. If you are connected to our school com-munity (and since you’re reading this, it’s very likely that you are), it seems that we never really “leave” school.

REUNION WEEKENDJune 23-24th

34th ANNUAL ROGER MARIS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

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SHANLEY HOMECOMINGSeptember 15-16th

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James Wold died April 19, 2017.

That’s almost 63 years after his near-death in May, 1954, and in the Providence of God, that window of life brought abundant graces and blessings for so many people through the decades. The story continues to inspire.

The FamilyThe Wold family lived at 909 6th Street South in the neigh-borhood of Fargo’s St. Anthony’s Parish. Dr. Clifford Wold was an optometrist and wife Gladys was a homemaker. James was the oldest of three sons. Though their father was Luther-an, the boys—James, Thomas, and Don-ald—attended Catholic Schools and were very active and competitive

in school. The boys all gradu-ated from Shanley: Jim ’53; Tom ’55; and Don ’61.

In addition to his optometry practice, Dr. Wold and his family became involved in the hotel business. Hard work and prudent management in that entrepreneurial effort eventually led to purchasing the Moorhead Holiday Inn and to opening the Holiday Inn near West Acres, which the family owned and oper-ated for decades along with many other properties.

The StoryIn May, 1954 Jim was a Fresh-man at NDAC (forerunner to NDSU) and a member of the Bison football team. In the annual spring football game, he took a knee to the stom-ach in a collision with a friend and team mate. He felt sick and had difficulty breath-ing. Trying to sleep later that evening, Jim was moaning, groaning, and gasping for breath. His brother Tom woke their parents, and they took Jim to St. John’s Hospital.

For several days Jim’s life was in the balance with a great deal of blood loss while

it it was determined he had a ruptured spleen. During that time of uncertainty, the Pre-sentation Sisters and Shan-ley High School organized prayers and prayer groups on Jim’s behalf. Jim did sur-vive and gradually recovered his health.

In gratitude for Jim’s recov-ery from a life-threatening in-jury, Clifford and Gladys Wold made a life-long commitment to tithing—giving one-tenth

of the family’s income to charity.

The AwardOne of their first acts in their tithing commitment was to establish the James Wold Award.

Dr. Wold wrote to Shanley Superintendent, Fr. Edward Arth, “Both Mrs. Wold and I know that it was prayer and God’s help that turned the tide when Jim’s life was hanging by a thread. We are truly grateful to [know that] God was an-swering our prayers and we wish to show appreciation.”

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“We are truly grateful to [know that] God was answering our prayers and we

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The $50 award was to be given annually to a senior boy selected by the faculty in order “to acquaint the boys of the class that God does answer prayer.”

Fr. Arth replied that the award would be known as the “James Wold Award.”

The first award in 1955

was “to be given to a boy who by his daily life and action shows that he is re-sponsible, unselfish, and is pious.”

The first winner—a unanimous selection by the Shanley faculty—was Tom Wold, Jim’s brother.

The Gladys Wold Award was initiated in 1977 in honor of Mrs. Wold. Using similar cri-teria, it was to go annually to a senior girl selected by the Shanley faculty.

The Wold Awards are still given annually each spring to a senior boy and girl and have

long been recognized as one of the highest honors at Shanley High School, for they distill the very mission and essence of the school.

When the faculty voted this year, the ballot instructions explained, “The Wold Award was established in the 1950s. It came from the Wold family after one of their children was seriously ill. It is to go to a boy and girl who believe in the power of prayer. The recipients should ex-emplify faith and prayer in their daily lives and live their lives that way. The recipients should exemplify the philosophy of the JPII, striving to follow Christ in their lives, and be true exam-ples of faith in action by their example.”

The LegacyIn addition to the award’s positive impact on

our school culture and traditions, Jim’s recovery spurred Clif-ford and Gladys Wold to a lifetime of tithing and charitable giving in gratitude to God and as an acknowledgment of the power of prayer.

Dr. Wold died May 14, 1998 and Gladys Wold died November 14, 1999. Prior to their deaths they made significant gifts to many beneficiaries including church bells for Olivet Luther-an Church, Nativity Catholic Church, Clemens Library at the College of Saint Benedict, Holy Cross Catholic Church, and Lutheran Church of the Cross among other religious, educational, and community organizations.

The next generations of the Wold family have continued this commitment to generous stewardship.At the Shanley Deacon Dinner Auction this year, a lead gift of more than $160,000 was given by the Wold family in Jim’s memory for this year’s special project (three addi-tional SmartLabs for our schools). Now a new generation of Catholic school students will be benefitting from the provi-dential events of 1954.

Jim’s recovery spurred Clifford and Gladys Wold to a lifetime of tithing

and charitable giving in gratitude to God and as an acknowledgment of

the power of prayer.

Written by: Mike Hagstrom, JPII President Photos submitted by the Wold Family

Jim Wold 1953 (above)

Tom Wold 1955 (right)

Gladys Wold 1946 (below right)

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June 3, 1954Dear Rev. Arth,

Two weeks ago our son, James, was critically ill in the hospital due to internal injuries. Today he is up and around at home and will be fully recovered in a few months.

Both Mrs. Wold and I know that it was prayer and God’s help that turned the tide when Jim’s life was hanging by a thread. We are truly grateful to [know that] God was answering our prayers and we wish to show appreciation.

We would like to establish an annual award of $50 to be given one of the boys graduating in the senior class at Shanley high school. The award might be known as the James Wold award and the selection of the recipient left to the faculty. We have no particular qualifications to make for the selection, other than to acquaint the boys of the class that God does answer prayer.

Sincerely,

Clifford WoldJune 19, 1954

Dear Dr. Wold,

You and Mrs. Wold are to be commended for the attitude which you have shown during your son’s illness. Your decision to establish an annual award of $50 is a most suitable way of saying “Thank You” to God for the favor granted. As you have requested, the Award shall be known as the James Wold Award. It shall be awarded annually to one of the boys of the graduating class. Before the publication of the student hand book which is now in its

formative stage, we shall try to list the particular qualifications for which the award is given. In making the selection we shall try to keep uppermost in mind your motives for establishing this award.

Sincerely,

Fr. Arth


James Wold ObituaryA caring, compassion-ate, thoughtful, and always true gentle-man, James “Jim” P. Wold passed away comfortably on April 19, 2017 at his Fargo home. Jim was born to O. Clifford Wold and Gladys K. Antony on June 17, 1935 in Drake, N.D. He at-tended schools in Langdon and Devils Lake before the fam-ily moved to Fargo where he went to St. Anthony’s and Agas-siz before graduat-ing from Shanley High School in 1953. He went to college at NDSU and gradu-ated in 1958 with a degree in Business.

Jim married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Mary “Jean” Williams on June 15, 1957 at St. Anthony of Pad-ua Catholic Church, Fargo. Jean was homecoming queen and Jim was Captain and Quarterback of the Shanley Class A State Championship football team of 1952. Jim and Jean moved to Rochester, MN in 1958 where he managed the Hotel Arthur and other family enterprises. From 1970 to 1972 the family lived in Arizona where Jim managed the Adams Hotel. In 1972, the Wold family returned to Fargo making this their home where Jim led the families’ hotel enterprises. He led the development and operations of the Fargo Holiday Inn and other hotels in ND, MN, CO, TX, AZ and KS.

Jim was the primary force in hiring, training and managing a couple generations of successful hospitality entrepreneurs and managers. The Fargo Holiday Inn was the recipient of many hospitality industry awards. There are probably few businesses that had such loyal and dedicated employees that took so much pride in what they did. Jim was smart and had great instincts in all business matters….but espe-cially in hiring the right people. The Jim Wold led manage-ment team was dedicated to the highest ethical standard which is evidenced by the way they treated their employees, customers and suppliers. Jim has been such a faithful and supportive older brother, such a loyal and trusting friend and a talented and insightful business partner.

Jim was a member of Nativity Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Minnesota National Guard, and Ducks Unlimited.

He was a constant supporter and contributor to numerous charitable and community organizations personally and through the James and Jean Wold Advised Fund at the

F-M Area Foundation as well as being a benefactor of the St. John Paull II Catholic Schools through the James P. Wold charitable Lead Trust.

Jim is survived by his son, Jeff Wold, Saudi Arabia, daughter, Sara (Scott) Bleth, Horace, ND, grandchildren; Mark and Lau-ren Richardson and Carly Bleth, brothers; Tom (Lisa Wheel-er) Wold and Don (Micker) Wold; brothers-in-law, Gregory (Denise) Williams, Mike (Susan) Williams, Bud McCroskey; sisters-in-law, Joan (Larry) Schuh, Peggy (Doug) Antonelli, Jane (Larry) LaMont, Deborah (Rob) Hinderliter and Jane Williams.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, his son Jay, and his parents, Clifford and Gladys.

Jim’s family would like to thank the many wonderful caregiv-ers, nurses and doctors from Sanford, Eventide and Hospice (Fargo) who offered support and care during Jim’s hard fought battle with esophageal and prostate cancer.

Memorials preferred to St. John Paul II Catholic Schools, Hospice of the Red River Valley and Roger Maris Cancer Center.

Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visita-tion starting at 6:00 P.M.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 24, 2017 at Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo.

Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Fargo.

“The Wold Award was established in the 1950s. It came from the Wold family after one of their children was seriously ill. It is to go to a boy and girl who believe in the

power of prayer. The recipients should exemplify faith and prayer in their daily

lives and live their lives that way. The recipients should exemplify the philosophy of the JPII, striving to follow Christ in their

lives, and be true examples of faith in action by their example.”

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For historical, educational, and recognition purposes, we would like a complete list of all the Wold Award winners since its 1955 inception. Please review the list below. If you know who won the award in a year which is blank, please

contact Advancement Director, Joelle Shewey: [email protected]

Wold Award WinnersYear James Wold Award Gladys Wold Award2017 Jasper Keller Madeline Breen2016 Andrew Hollingsworth Elizabeth Erickson2015 Sebastian O’Donnell Bethany Loock2014 Benjamin Noah Therese Carson2013 Tyler Pederson Angela Cowles2012 Samuel Breen Madeline Carson2011 Eric Seitz Erika Freeberg2010 Adam Petty Chenise Nesler2009 Benjamin Seefeldt Jill Prososki2008 Don Bitzan Kristen Vetter2007 Aaron Breen Jenny Johnson20062005 Andrew Fritz Kate Sinner2004 Alan Libbrecht Nicole Alton20032002 2001 Jon Dahl Tiffany Meier2000 Tony Houdek Sarah Knoll1999 Jake Rodenbiker Lindsay Littlefield1998 Jeremy Schue Amy Rice1997 Corey Kroetsch Theresa Picard1996 Joe Samek Cara Baenen1995 Bill Rice Katie Broderick1994 Chris Foerster Missy Dahl1993 Jason Miranowski Brenda Kern1992 Chuck Johnson Karen Kram1991 Derek Halvorson Rachel Wold1990 Adrian Fretland Becky Simons1989 Bill Dietz Karla Meyer1988 Jay Conzemius Shirley Kern1987 David Dietz Brenda Swenson1986 Mark Sornsin Karen Swenson1985 Tom Williams Mary Braun1984 John Murphy Liz Magill1983 Mike Toulouse Brenda Noesen1982 Robert Fischer Laurie Toulouse1981 Chuck McNeese Sue Mathison1980 Paul Schneider Lisa Holzman1979 Scott Colliton Patricia Bower1978 Paul Dunn Jane Bologna1977 Paul Driscoll Lisa Fischer1976 Gary Fritz1975 Paul Savageau1974 Gregory Cichy1973 Timothy Connolly1972 Thomas Moorhouse1971 David Fischer1970 James Lynch1969 Thomas Olson1968 Thomas Witcik1967 Lawrence Kulenkamp 1966 Michael McShane1965 Richard Morrow1964 Robert Hawn1963 Dennis O’Keefe1962 Joseph Prenosil1961 John Gross1960 Stephen Duginski1959 William Keller1958195719561955 Thomas Wold

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Nativity School has been her home away from home since 1976. And it will remain close to her

heart forever!

Born in Crookston, MN to Russ and Eleonore Maves, Cindy was the trailer in her family; brother, Gary, 12 years older and sister, Nancy, 11 years older. Those childhood years were filled with joy and kids. Her mom taught dancing every day after school in their base-ment and also ice skating in the winter months.

Cathedral Grade School, with the wonderful Benedic-tine Sisters, was where Cindy decided to be a teacher. The sisters were always filled with delight and appre-ciated the simple gifts of children. Mount St. Benedict was the next stop for high school. During these years, Cindy joined her mom in teaching dance and devel-oped a love for the arts through her art teacher, Sister Veronica. God-mother, Lue Johnson, helped in the garden at the Mount convent and taught Cindy how to plant and grow!

The College of St. Benedict was the obvious choice for college. The influ-ence of those strong, wise and holy sisters

continued. A double major in Elementary Education and Art was in hand. Cindy’s first teaching assign-ment was at Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks teaching students in 6th grade. After two years, there was an important reason to move to the Fargo/Moor-head area. A wedding! Cindy married her “high school sweetheart” who she dated for 9 years. Their court-ship was long-lasting. Scott Hutchins and Cindy have been married 41 years and are true partners in life!

Scott began working for the city of Moorhead and Cindy applied for a 4th grade teaching position at Nativity School. Agnes Harrington was the chair of the hiring committee. Cindy fondly remembers being asked at the interview if she was familiar with “Open Court”? Wanting the position so badly and thinking on her feet…she responded that yes she would be com-fortable coaching basketball! After the interview she learned that “Open Court” was the reading curricu-lum at the school. Cindy was offered the position and taught 4th grade, junior high art and religion (grades 6-8 were at Nativity School at that time) and started the Kindergarten program with Joey Hertzenberg.

29 years ago Cindy was hired to be the Nativty School Principal. Father McCauley, tapped her interest into applying for this position. She decided to give it a try. It was a ministry that she has been passionate about ever since!

“Every day I have been blessed to do what I love to do!” Cindy believes it is the relationships that have been so life-giving. Being able to share the joy of

God’s love with colleagues, families and certainly the children is a unique gift

in a Catholic School environment. Cindy was been formed by the talents and gifts of those around her. Together Nativity School has created lasting memo-ries and traditions for students to carry with them throughout life. It might be the Advent Program, the Family Kite Flying or the “I Am a Promise” song that stirs an endearing thought. Cindy says that that the greatest joy in her time as principal is seeing former students walk down the hall with their children! And oh the stories she could tell!

It certainly wasn’t easy for Cindy to decide it was time to step aside from her full time position. But she is so pleased to see Kimbra Amerman carry on the culture that is Nativity School.

Cindy and Scott look forward to spending more time with family. Son John and his wife, Lindsey, live in Lakeville. They have two precious daughters, Mae Eleanore and baby Georgie. John is an attorney for the American Academy of Neurology. Son Joe and his wife, Allie, live in St. Paul. They have two spunky, fun children Charlie and Lyla and are expecting a child in


Our Beloved FacultyCindy Hutchins

“Every day I have been blessed to do what I love to do!”


early August. Joe is a principal at Banadir Academy in north Minneapolis. Cindy says, that is seems like just yesterday that they were two Nativity School kids playing in the gym with all the other “teachers’ kids”. What a joy seeing them by her side at her send-off after kite flying on May 25!

Cindy’s presence, as teacher and principal over the past 40 years, has impacted thousands of students. Her deep faith and love of Catholic tradition are a vital part of who she is as a person. Current children and families, as well as those from long ago, will fondly remember the long-standing traditions of Nativity School like the Triumph of the Cross, weekly Masses,

the celebration of the saints, and the Lights of the City, just to mention a few.

Staff memories will always be of an extremely car-ing and positive servant leader – allowing them to make God and their families top priorities. Leading by example, Cindy created a culture that valued faith and family, teaching that when you put God and family first, a positive work environment will flourish.

Few school leaders have had the impact on students and families like Cindy. Cindy has left Nativity School with a legacy of love and faith that will remain for years to come.

Mary Jo was born in Tracy, Minnesota. Her family included six siblings. Her mom was a teacher, and

her dad was a mail carrier. She attended school at St. Mary’s Elementary School and Tracy High School. She graduated college from Southwest State in Marshall, Minnesota. After marrying her childhood sweetheart, Ric, they made their home in Fargo. She began her ca-reer with the Fargo Catholic Schools by teaching 3rd grade at Nativity School.

As a lifelong educator, Mary Jo was inspired by the Franciscan nuns at St. Mary’s School and her own mother’s career. What she loved about teaching in a Catholic school was the opportunity to share her faith in every facet of her work. It was also fulfilling to watch children progress and develop their skills.

From classroom teacher to Resource Specialist, Mary Jo has had a long, varied career at Nativity School. Her work has touched many children and families. Always aware of each child’s unique gifts, Mary Jo ap-proached teaching on a very personal level. Her will-ingness to meet children ‘where they were at’ rather than fitting them to a prescribed place was perhaps her greatest gift to students.

Staff would describe her as positive, joyful, and a delight to work with. Her good humor and willingness to assist each teacher with students under their care made her stand out among her peers. Mary Jo will be truly missed.

Mary Jo and Rick have two grown children. Jessica who is married to Christopher Dietz and they have one child, Josh. They live in Fargo and son Patrick who is living and working as an accountant in Madi-son, Wisconsin. She will enjoy her retirement spending quality time with her new grandchild.

Both tributes written by: Nativity Teachers Jean Eppler and Sue Thoreson

Our Beloved FacultyMary Jo McClellan


Other than the principal, the first person I remem-ber meeting at St. Anthony Junior High is Gail

Ringey. From that introduction in September, 1989 through June, 2017, Gail’s smile has been the same sunshine greeting. Gail was always the first to ask, “How can I help?” when I was overwhelmed; the one who suggested simple, common sense solutions to what I viewed as insurmountable situations; the one who cried when I cried, even though everyone else was dry eyed; the one who always, always, always put kids first.

There could be no better mentor for a new kid on the block, as I was in those days. The past few years haven’t given me as much interaction with Mrs. Ringey as earlier days. She’s been busy developing a program and place for students who need extra support. No matter what our roles have been, however, I’ve always felt welcome to stop in and catch up on events.

Many things have changed over the past 30 years, but one element remained constant: Gail always, always, always put kids first. Thank you, Mrs. Ringey, for your support, hard work, and commitment to our students.

Mrs. Grafton was on staff at St. Anthony’s when I joined the Catholic Schools family, but I didn’t really get to know her until we moved to our current build-ing. As a colleague, there is none better. Kristi set high standards then helped her students achieve them.

She’s the one who came up with ideas for the “extra” in the curriculum (e.g. science museum, crocheting, frolfing) and then made it happen.

Kristi was the voice of reason, the cool head, the no-nonsense staffer. She was also the person who knew that a faculty that plays together, works better as a team for our students’ benefit. That’s how she got the title of Sullivan Middle School Social Director.

Friendship. Let’s face it, as far as friendship material, Kristi is way out of my league. I’m basically a hill-billy from the foot of the Turtle Mountains, and she is a graduate of THE Ohio State University and knows proper etiquette. She has impeccable posture and taste. Me? Nope. In spite of these differences, we are friends. I could try to analyze it to make sense of it, but I won’t.

I’m thankful for her advice and the barely percep-tible headshakes she gave at meetings to keep me from saying something I shouldn’t. I’m thankful for the times when I shared deeply personal events with lots of tears and the times when we laughed so hard, we cried.

God is great and so, so good. He gives us people who touch our lives in ways they will never know. Thank you, Heav-enly Father, for the gift of Gail and

Kristi. Please continue to bless them as they have blessed us. Mrs. Ringey and

Mrs. Grafton, until we meet again…

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&Kristi Grafton

Gail Ringey

Written by: Sullivan Teacher Sandy Ehlke


As a rookie teacher arriving at Shanley in August, 1985, I met a mountain of a mountain man, Craig

Murie. At 6’ 5’’ I was not accustomed to people taller than me. But he towered at 6’ 9’’—a veritable mountain in the otherwise pool table-flat Red River Valley. And I soon learned that this mighty mountain of a man was not shy about using his booming voice to opine on any topic.

“Don’t worry,” another rookie colleague reassured me, “they say he’s just a big teddy bear.”

Right.

Over the years at Shanley we grew closer, given our mutual passion for basketball and classic rock as well as all the shared high and lows of the school year that bond a band of teachers as brothers and sisters in any school. (Another state championship in ‘89 and the surprise gift of Rolling Stones concert tickets in ‘99 from his students at a variety show were just some of the many highs.)

After 16 years as colleagues, it was hard to say “good-bye” as he left Shanley after son Kyle’s graduation in 2001. Kyle, he was always so proud of you. On May 27th he gave the commencement address to the Class of 2001, and that moment when he stepped in to hand you your diploma and be the first to shake your hand—that was a peak for this mountain man.

And so he joined that vast legion of “former Shanley teachers.” I would have the former Shanley staff mem-bers here stand, but I’m afraid of it registering on the Richter Scale.

Craig and I kept in touch over the years, having lunch on occasion or catching up on conversation at the grocery store or a sporting event.

The on-going health issues were hard to hear about and even more difficult for him to bear, but whenever I saw him, he was the positive, hopeful Craig, ever-ready to do battle with the next foe.

Near the end of 2016, as he took a turn for the worse, I was moved to visit and did so the afternoon of New Year’s Eve.

We were both so very glad for the opportunity to re-connect. Craig was quite candid about the challenges, but he hoped to get stabilized and then go to Mayo for treatments.

Near the end of our visit, I asked if I could pray with him. With tears and difficulty I recited Psalm 23, in-cluding “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” As I pre-pared to leave, still sobbing, I told him I was sad. “So

am I,” he said without hesitation. “Please keep praying for me, Mike” he quickly added. I promised to do so.

A week later, he called with the latest and invited me to visit him again in the hospital.

Good Methodist that he was, he told me to “bring a good prayer book.”

I arrived Sunday afternoon, and always eager to punc-ture any pride, prestige, or presumed status, Craig in front of one of his nurses called me “Your Majesty” and “Your Royal Highness,” explaining that his visitor was President of Shanley and the other Catholic schools in town.

Introductions aside, basketball was first on the menu. And he was as sharp as ever, commenting on the Purdue-Wisconsin game we were watching (rather than the NFL playoffs, a 66-55 Purdue victory), and offering advice for the current Shanley girls basketball team: “Tell Dietz to stop shooting the threes and get back inside where she belongs!”

He was also in the mood for reminiscing about his coaching career. We talked about his championship teams and his near-championship teams, about the

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Craig Murie taught and coached at Shanley High School from 1978 to 2001.

Talk given by: Mike Hagstrom, JPII President, at Craig Murie’s Memorial Service, March 5, 2017


thrill of vic-tory and the agony of defeat.

Then: which opposing coach was the toughest to face? He hated to ad-mit it, but he said “Stibbe.”

The basket-ball banter continued, but eventual-ly it was time to pray.

As he request-ed, I

brought a prayer book, and to end our visit, I read aloud to him a meditation on Christian unity, written by Mark Strobel, Rector of Gethsemane Episcopal Ca-thedral here in Fargo.

I read slowly and deliberately…

“…if we take the perspective of the New Testament, all things hold together in Christ. This means all our various roles and tasks—whether at work or at home, with family or friends—can be seen as particular ex-pressions of our one life as a disciple and follower of Jesus.”

Craig sighed and whispered, “Yes.”

I continued reading, now Pas-tor Strobel’s paraphrasing of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Unity is not something we make. It is a gift to us from God’s work among us. Among believers, diversity is not op-posed to unity but a source of great richness. This unity in diversity is a reflection of the Trinity, the God in Whose image we are created.”

Again, Craig sighed and whis-pered, “Yes.”

We concluded with a prayer for Christian unity and a resounding “AMEN.”

(A Catholic reading a meditation by an Epis-copalian to a Methodist. That’s Christian unity!)

A week ago Saturday morning, I stopped by Craig’s room after hear-ing via the grapevine that his liver had failed and that he was being se-dated.

I went to Manor Care, room 51, visited with Karen and grasped the finality of Craig’s situa-tion. We sat by his side a good while. I prayed Psalm 23 again and then I got up and stroked this grizzled mountain man’s long, gray hair and said my “goodbye.”

Karen, thank you for that privilege of being with Craig in his final hours and for your amazing witness of compassion and Christian charity in this long passion narrative of suffering. What a beautiful witness.

Karen shared that Craig didn’t want the funeral ser-vices to interfere with basketball tournaments, and so, dearly beloved, we are gathered here today—with no basketball tournaments at the moment—to celebrate this thing called “Craig’s life.”

Craig Murie. Teddy Bear? Mountain man? Math Teacher? Basketball coach? Sports fan? Husband? Father? Friend?

Yes. But in the end, a brother in Christ. One in Christ.

Our word “Goodbye” is actually a contraction of a four-word old English phrase: “God be with ye.”

And so I say one last time, Craig, “Goodbye.” “God be with ye,” my brother.

Craig Murie was named Coach of the Year in 1980

Craig Murie with fellow teacher Kathy Littlefield 2001

Craig Murie speaking at Graduation in 2001

In my role as President, in all the meetings and tasks, in all the discernment and decisions, in all the supervision and advocacy, I always come back to this certainty: it’s about our students. Our schools ex-ist for them. We build buildings, turn on lights, hire staff, and get resources— for them. Our mission is to inspire, guide, and form them.

We do so as “a community inspiring excellence through faith, learning, and service.”

Sincere and hearty thanks to all involved in this year’s auction celebration of and for our community! To all auction attendees, donors, committee members, chairs, and staff—very well-done!

This year’s Auction Gross Total was more than $780,000 (compared with $659,912 in 2016).

Our special project was an exceptional opportunity for partnering on behalf of our students. The “Smart-Labs” special project has the potential to boost our commitment to exceptional student achievement across our schools. With Nativity School’s very successful pilot run of the Smart Lab, we resolved to make that opportunity available to students at Holy Spirit, Sullivan, and Trinity Schools.

Several major lead gifts and generous auction bidding led to a total special project sum of $499,870 this year.

That enables us to purchase and install the three labs, infrastructure, and furnishings, and to establish initial staffing. We are appealing for additional support for ongoing needs and further staffing to help our SmartLabs operate to the fullest potential.

These project-based, collaborative STEM learning labs are cutting edge for our 21st century learners. (We are one of a handful of schools in our region to obtain even a single SmartLab.) And by enhancing these labs with Religion and the Arts we will have a STREAM flowing through our schools!

At the same time, Shanley High School will be exploring and considering some higher-level labs for the future as well.

Thanks again for your support for our community’s annual dinner auction. What a great celebration of our tradition of excellence!

Mike HagstromPresident, St. John Paul II Catholic Schools

Results from the 33rd Annual Shanley Deacon Dinner AuctionSponsored by and supporting St. John Paul II Catholic Schools


A TOUCH OF CLASSWelcome to our Newest Alumni: Class of 2017

J. Michael AzzaroArizona State University - Tempe, AZ

Clare BathSaint Mary’s University of Minnesota - Winona, MN

Emily BerglindUniversity of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN

Marie BitzanThe Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ

*Patrick BoyleNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Barry BradleyNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Sean BraunNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Madeline BreenNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Hannah BrownUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Matthew BurdConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

*Isabell DabbertUniversity of St. Thomas - St. Paul, MN

Yishui DaiNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Drew DayMinnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

Samantha DayFull Time Employment

Justin DeKeyserDakota County Technical College - Rosemount, MN

Dawson DeVaneyFull Time Employment

Brookelyn DewNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

*Emily DietzNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

*Grace DietzNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Courtney DonahueMinnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

Jeffrey DoneganMayville State University - Mayville, ND

Gabriel DusekNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Alexander EggumNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Taylor ErholtzConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

Fletcher FlanaganUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Jared FowlerUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

*Jacob FritzUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Jack HagerUniversity of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN

Brandon HansenNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Juliana HarmsMinnesota State Community and Technical College -Moorhead, MN

Seth HarmsMinnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead, MN

*Levi HartlNorth Dakota State College of Science - Wahpeton, ND

Emily HeinrichUniversity of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

Zhengyi HuangRice University - Houston, TX

Hunter JarolimekConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

Kolby JohnsonUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln - Lincoln, NE

*Lucas JohnsonNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Kylie KanwischerMinnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

Jasper KellerNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Madeline KjeraUniversity of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD

Andrea KramerConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

*Mason LantzUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

*Michael LepineUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Leah MadsonUniversity of Mary - Bismarck, ND


Welcome to our Newest Alumni: Class of 2017

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Emily HeinrichUniversity of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

Zhengyi HuangRice University - Houston, TX

Hunter JarolimekConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

Kolby JohnsonUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln - Lincoln, NE

*Lucas JohnsonNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Kylie KanwischerMinnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

Jasper KellerNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Madeline KjeraUniversity of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD

Andrea KramerConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

*Mason LantzUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

*Michael LepineUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Leah MadsonUniversity of Mary - Bismarck, ND

Hannah ManzYale University - New Haven, CT

Anja MartinConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

Alexandra MartinoUniversity of Wyoming HonorsProgram - Laramie, WY

Hunter MathiasNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

*Paige MathisonUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

*Alexander MehlNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Megan MirandaMinnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

*Casey MontgomeryUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

*Ryan MorkNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Reid NelsonBoise State University - Boise, ID

*Kelly NoahConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

*Michael NoahNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

*Madison NoesenNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Damien O’DonnellMinnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

Michaela O’LearyArizona State University - Tempe, AZ

Maria PabloCreighton University - Omaha, NE

Jacob ReinholzNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Kathryn RobertsNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Danielle RoeberNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Matthew RussellUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

*Luke SandyUndecided

*Nicholas SchonsConcordia College - Moorhead, MN

Aaron SeefeldtUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Matthew SeefeldtNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Grace SimonsonBemidji State University -Bemidji, MN

Andrew TarnaskyNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

*Gabriel ThomasNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Grace WardNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Austin WeigelUniversity of Delaware - Newark, DE

Arlene WethernNorth Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

*Kathryn WoldMinnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

Austin YaggieUniversity of North Dakota -Grand Forks, ND

Tyler ZakUS Army - Fargo, ND

*Indicateds a Legacy Graduate

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Legacy Graduates

SAVE THE DATE!2018 Shanley Reunion Weekend

June 22-23, 2018

If you are a member of one of these classes:

and would be interested in being the “Class Contact” for a reunion in 2018, please contact Joelle Shewey at 701.893.3225 or [email protected]

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Legacy Graduates are children or grandchildren of Shan-ley graduates. The 20 Legacy Graduates in the Class of

2017 are:

Patrick R. Boyle

Charles Boyle ’62 (Grandfather)

Isabell Dabbert

Kathy (Wehage) Dabbert ’89 (Mother) Richard Wehage ’53 (Grandfather)

Emily Dietz

David Dietz ’87 (Father)

Grace A. Dietz

Charles Fortney ’60 (Grandfather) Kathy (Cosgriff) Fortney ’60 (Grandmother)

Jacob Fritz

Stephen Fritz ’80 (Father) Diane (Fitterer) Fritz ’79 (Mother)

Levi Daniel Hartl

Jill (Monson) Hartl ’87 (Mother)

Lucas Johnson

Mark Johnson ’87 (Father) Donald Johnson ’59 (Grandfather)

Mason Lantz

Teri (Schwan) Lantz ’90 (Mother) Steve Lantz ’90 (Father) James Lantz ’58 (Grandfather – deceased)

Michael Lepine

Mike Lepine ’87 (Father) James Lepine ’61 (Grandfather)

Paige Mathison

Elizabeth (Bossart) Mathison ’85 (Mother) Christopher Mathison ’86 (Father) Betty (Brown) Bossart ’55 (Grandmother)

Alexander Mehl

Tim Mehl ’61 (Grandfather)

Casey Montgomery

Lisa (Sullivan) Montgomery ’85 (Mother) Michael Montgomery ’85 (Father) Erlys (Mische) Montgomery ’52 (Grandmother – deceased) Isabel (Lemna) Mische ’31 (Great-Grandmother – deceased)

Ryan Mork

Laura (Hicks) Sobolik ’83 (Mother)

Michael J. Noah

Matthew Noah ’76 (Father)

Kelly Noah

Mark Noah ‘82 (Father)

Madison R. Noesen

Samantha (Crary) Noesen ’92 (Mother) Todd Noesen ’92 (Father) Peter Crary ’65 (Grandfather)

Luke Sandy

Kary (Mehl) Sandy ’90 (Mother) Tim Sandy ’89 (Father) Mary Ann (Klein) Mehl ’71 (Grandmother) Paul Mehl ’71 (Grandfather)

Nicholas Schons

Steven Schons ’87 (Father) John Schons ’55 (Grandfather – deceased)

Gabriel Thomas

Michael Thomas ’77 (Father)

Kathryn Wold

Joel Wold ’86 (Father) Don Wold ’61 (Grandfather)


I was not always aware of the significance my Catholic education holds. Frankly, I am still trying to grasp it. I have

attended Catholic school since I was six, and there came a point when the faith became part of the background. I had pushed it down my list of priorities because it was always there, and I took that for granted. Then one summer while helping at a Bible camp, an innocent child looked me in the eye and asked, “What is Catholic?”, suddenly it hit me. “Catholic” was not just the name of my faith or the descrip-tion of my family; it was my way of life. It took the simple inquiry of a child to make me realize that Catholic school-ing had been leading me by the hand all those years, and I would be utterly lost without it.

After that realization, I was able to comprehend how much Catholic education had impacted me. Every day I do not walk into a school, I walk into a family, a family of educators, clergy, and peers who encourage me to form my character and conscience. It is these two areas where I believe Catho-lic education has helped me the most. Education in the history and philosophy of the faith lays the groundwork for other characteristics to grow, these being integrity, com-passion, and respect. I have never encountered an environ-ment that fosters such dignity and purpose as the Catholic schools. They have taught me to look past the surface, to dig deeper, and to seek truth.

This philosophy translates from academics, to relationships, and to faith. Every day challenges me to apply that outlook in each of those areas. What I have learned is that the depth to which you pursue an object greatly increases the result-ing benefits, and that integrity is crucial to reaching any goal. After all, every individual has a God-given purpose. I would then conclude that if there is a path for your future that the God of all creation has designed and planned for you, it is in your greatest interest to find and pursue that to the best of your ability without exception. I am still actively pursuing that path and have my religion classes to thank for revealing part of it to me. The Shanley religion curriculum requires students to perform a set number of hours of ser-vice outside of class time. To put it bluntly, this used to make me uncomfortable. I was a more introverted person and liked my comfort zone very much, emphasis on the “my.” The walls I had put up were of my own doing, not God’s. However as I completed one service project after another, I started to actually enjoy it, even love it. The happiness I felt after each task was one I had never felt before, it was deeper and seemed more genuine. After several years of completing countless hours of service work I have come to the conclu-sion that service will be part of my future. It is through the school’s teachings that I have discovered a whole new sense of fulfillment in the acts of putting someone else’s needs before my own despite the struggles it may bring.

Once such service project that has particularly impacted me is the annual summer mission trip to the Spirit Lake Reser-vation. For one week every summer, Shanley takes a bus

of students to help a Young Disciples team run a Bible camp for children at St. Michael’s parish. I have attended two of these trips and I absolutely love every moment of it. Though I was often playing the role of teacher, the children taught me much more than I ever could have imagined. Their exuberance, joy, and unconditional love have caused me to look at my own life and strive to see Christ in every person just as they do. Though running the camp is a tiring job, it is a labor of love and I would never trade those weeks for anything else. This mission trip has strengthened my faith and showed me the need in this world for compassion and understanding. I would never have discovered this if it were not for Catholic school.

For these reasons, I am indebted to my Catholic education. It has formed and strengthened my motivation and ambition towards every aspect of my life. This education bolsters the possibility to center everyday around the faith and its teach-ings. Through constant exposure, I have not only embraced the faith, but have gone deeper and allowed it to come into play in my daily life. It has shaped my character as a per-son, my treatment of others, and my world view. Through its guidance I have learned how to question in order to under-stand, to open up my mind like that of a child, and to ask the simple questions that yield the most profound answers.

Education

Courtney Donahue

Written by: Courtney Donahue ‘17

The Impact of an


1950’sJohn “Jack” Sornsin (’50) and his wife, Barbara, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married February 2, 1957 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo.

Joan (Short) Anderson (’55) and her husband, Lloyd, celebrated their 60th wedding anniver-sary. They were married December 29, 1956 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo.

1960’sSally (Bosch) Krogen (’64) and her husband, Keith, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married December 10, 1966 at St. An-thony’s Catholic Church, Fargo, ND.

Michael J. Olsen (’68) and his wife, Martha, cel-ebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Feb-ruary 18, 2017.

Margaret (Kodelka) Sveum (’69) and her husband, Curt, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married April 15, 1977 at Nativity Cath-olic Church, Fargo, ND.

1980’sJessica Pitzel (’84) married John Anderson (’84) on May 20, 2017.

1990’sTony Hebert (‘95) and his wife, Kara, welcomed a son, Cameron Joseph, on November 21, 2016.

2000’sMegan (Clark) McCamy (‘01) and her husband, Kyle, welcomed a son, Cole Clark, on February 27, 2017.

Cory Chaput (‘05) and his wife, Nicole, welcomed a son, Carson Cory, on May 25, 2017.

Jessica (McClellan) Dietz (‘06) and her husband, Christopher Dietz (’04), welcomed a son, Joshua Joseph, on May 9, 2017.

Katya Karaz (’07) married Andrew Enzler on June 25, 2016.

Ashley Fulks (’09) married Erik Mikkelsen on De-cember 31, 2016.

2010’sDan Bitzan (‘10) and his wife, Regina, welcomed a daughter, Avila Grace, on December 11, 2016.

Madaline DelaBarre (‘10) married Ryan Arndt on June 3, 2017.

David Karaz (’10) married Amanda Laurent on July 23, 2016.

Kimberly Shypkowski (’11) married Taylor McMillan on May 27, 2017.

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The Office for Vocations for the Diocese of Fargo wants to collect the Vocations history of Shanley High School and the other Catholic schools (Junior High or Grade Schools) of the Fargo area and we need your help.

We want to find the names and approximate graduation year of anyone who went on to be Ordained, enter a Religious Community, served as a Missionary, etc. in order to create a banner for the commons or gym areas of Shanley/Sullivan. The history of the schools is important and the vocational history is being lost as earlier generations pass away. We know if someone joined the Diocese of Fargo as a priest or one of our Religious Communities still present in the Diocese but we do not know all those who went on to other communities or dioceses.

That is where we need your help. Do you know someone personally or do you remember hearing even a little information about a fellow Shanley, St. Anthony, Nativity, Cathedral, Holy Spirit or Sullivan graduate from the last 30, 50, or 70+ years? Ask other alumni what they remember and then email [email protected] or call our office at 701-356-7957 with any information that you have and we will follow up on it.

Thank you and God bless us and continue to raise up an abundant number of Consecrated Religious and Ordained vocations through our Catholic schools.

By Fr. Kurtis Gunwall, Fargo Diocese Vocations Office


September 15-16, 2017 SHS HOMECOMING

OFFICIAL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE MAILED OUT IN LATE JULY OR EARLY AUGUST

9TH ANNUAL SACRED HEART/SHANLEY

GOLDEN REUNIONFOR ALL CLASSES CELEBRATING 50 OR MORE YEARS SINCE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

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MIKE AND KAREN HOFER DEACON AWARD WINNERS:

William & Jane Black (’56) Marcil Donald (posthumously) & Jeaninne

McAllister

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Joseph Cichy ‘67James Deutsch ‘67

1958 Deacon Football Team

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 20175:00 PM: Mass in the Presentation Chapel • 6:00 PM: Banquet

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Home team advantage is such an advantage. Right now, the Forensics teams lack a home they can call their own. With the expansion, a dedicated room for Shanley Forensics will give the teams the advantage of a focusing space, a single room for practice and storage, a room where we can surround the cur-

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rent students with the excellence of the past. This room will give the home field advantage we have been missing for a few years. We hope that your contributions, in whatever manner you choose, will inspire students to reach for their own excellence in the embrace of the Shanley forensic community built on the pillars of faith, learning, and service.

This expansion will enhance and strengthen our ability to inspire excellence in artistic achieve-ment with our students. As our community has been growing, a larger space to rehearse in is most welcome to accommodate the number of students yearning to add their voice and sing. With more storage space and practice rooms to spread out into, we can become less congested and spend optimal time working with individuals and small groups, further enhancing and excel-ling in all that we do. Further, our storied tradition of the Shanley Musical can grow further as well with better facilities and more space to rehearse. Without any expansion or addition, our programs in the fine arts will only congest and become difficult to manage, this expansion will help all of us to thrive and continue striving for the highest level of excellence we can achieve.

A new and much larger athletic training room will be able to meet the increasing healthcare needs of the student athletes of Shanley/Sullivan. The current athletic training room is small and is very crowded at peak times, which leads to longer waiting periods for the athletes. The larger room will be able to handle more athletes on a daily basis, with a treatment area, rehabilitation area, taping area, hydro area, and larger office. Every student of Shanley/Sullivan, whether they are in a sport or not, have access to the athletic training room. A larger, state of the art athletic training room will enable me and future athletic trainers to handle the healthcare needs of the 21st century athlete.

The Shanley Strength & Conditioning mission is to provide our middle and high school students a means to develop work ethic, mental toughness, discipline, and a positive attitude through a comprehensive long term weight training program. Injury prevention and performance enhance-ment has made weight training a top priority in Shanley athletics. The expansion project will add a cardio room, add space for more weightlifting equipment and help coaches to train more athletes in one room at the same time. Another benefit of the expansion is it will allow more PE classes to add weight training to their weekly curriculum to learn sound weight training fun-damentals. Setting and achieving weight training goals can greatly improve self-esteem and enhance the student learning experience in their physical education courses.

Shanley Deacons Football has a tradition of excellence unmatched by any other program across the State of North Dakota. As we continue to move our program forward, it is important that we supply our student-athletes with the tools necessary to achieve our goals at the highest level. Sid Cichy Stadium provides one of the best experiences and is one of the finest stadiums in the state. What we do on the field is very important however, equally as important is what we do off the field and in the offseason. The expansion at Shanley which would include a new locker room and weight room, would transform and advance our program to the next level. It will also allow us to experience and capitalize on the importance of team unity that goes with a successful pro-gram. One of our ultimate goals as a football program is to develop our athletes so they can get bigger, faster and stronger within our own facility as a team, this expansion will achieve that.

Our current band room and storage areas are bursting at the seams! We currently have 190 band students in grades 6-12 and the new addition will help alleviate our overcrowded band room. The band room is not acoustically safe for the teacher our students. The decibel level of an 80 piece band is extreme even when the group is playing at a soft dynamic level. The new addition will give us increased storage area. We currently have 3-4 students sharing instrument lockers that were intended for one student. We have no place for the 6th grade band to securely store their instruments. Our music files are becoming damaged because we have to keep them in file cabinets that are not intendant to hold the size of published music scores and parts. The new addition will also provide us a small classroom for 6th grade music and chamber group rehearsals.

Brian Geffre Shanley Forensics Head Coach

Patrick McGuireDirector of Choral Activities

Kelly J. Burns, ATCShanley Athletic Trainer

Anthony CarlquistShanley Strength & Conditioning Coach

Troy Mattern Shanley Head Football Coach

Donald PochmaraDirector of Band Activities


Blessed Sacrament • Cathedral of St. Mary • Holy Cross • Holy Spirit • Nativity • St. Anthony

• St. Benedict • Sts. Anne & Joachim •

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Sincerely yours in Christ,

The Most Rev. John Folda, Bishop of the Diocese of Fargo

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Sr. MargareT MooneyPreSenTaTIon SISTer

a community inspiring excellence through faith, learning, and service

Dear Friends of St. John Paul II Catholic Schools,

I am pleased to present this update on the Together! Campaign. As you know, a significant goal of this campaign has already been realized: the completion of Trinity School in West Fargo. The projections were correct, and this school was certainly needed. Enrollment at its opening in August of 2015 was 192 students, and it has now grown to 218 students this academic year. Trinity School is well equipped to serve the spiritual, academic and personal needs of our students, and I am very grateful to all of the donors who have made this possible. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to the staff members who serve in this new school, as well as the three new sponsoring parishes.

BuT ouR WoRk IS noT yET CoMPlETE. WE hAvE SEEn SIgnIFICAnT gRoWTh, AnD ThIS yEAR AlonE ThE ST. John PAul II CATholIC SChoolS nETWoRk gREW By 70 STuDEnTS. ThIS kInD oF gRoWTh IS WonDERFul AnD I PRAy IT ConTInuES, BuT WE nEED To PRovIDE ADEquATE FACIlITIES FoR ouR InCREASIng STuDEnT BoDy.

Plans for the expansion of the Shanley-Sullivan complex include additional room for the performing arts and athletics, more lunchroom space, and better building and stadium access.

Proper facilities are essential, but we also want to keep our schools on a solid financial foundation. Eliminating the debt incurred from building Shanley-Sullivan in 2001 will relieve a significant burden and provide a more secure financial future for our schools.

I know our supporters place great value in Catholic education. our goal in each of our Catholic schools is to provide academic and personal formation for our children that is fully integrated by the faith. It is my strong desire that our students would encounter Jesus Christ in prayer and the sacraments, in their studies, in their service projects, and in their interactions with one another. Thank you for what you have already done to support the mission of our Catholic schools. And thank you in advance for your continued generosity as we see this project through to completion. god bless you!

TOGETHER.a message from the president

a community inspiring excellence through faith, learning, and service

Dear Friends of St. John Paul II Catholic Schools,

The patron of our schools, beloved Pope St. John Paul II, had the long, strong view about our god-given human dignity and destiny.

And our Catholic school network named in honor and memory of him exists in order to promote and protect that view of the human person.

ADvoCATE oF CATholIC SChoolS, hE RECognIzED ThE IMPoRTAnCE oF A MoRE CoMPlETE EDuCATIon, RooTED In ThIS vIEW oF huMAn DIgnITy AnD DESTIny, BuIlT on ThE FounDATIon oF ChRIST, AnD PoISED To DEvEloP ThE WholE PERSon—InCluDIng ThE SPIRITuAl DIMEnSIon—In PARTnERShIP WITh PAREnTS, ThE FIRST AnD MoST IMPoRTAnT EDuCAToRS.

The Together! Campaign was inaugurated in order for us here at St. John Paul II Catholic Schools to progress in this noble vision of education by building Trinity School, expanding our Shanley-Sullivan facilities, and eliminating our Shanley-Sullivan building debt.

I invite you to support us in this challenging and delightful calling with your prayers for our schools and a donation as you are able.

your investment in our future will help ensure that generations to come will have this opportunity for a total person- based education that St. John Paul II so ardently desired.

Together, with god’s grace, his vision for education can be realized in our schools, and each student can have the opportunity to realize the gift of his or her divine vocation.

St. John Paul II: “Pray for us.”

“It is essential for us to understand that Jesus has a specific task in life for each and everyone of us. Each one of us is handpicked, called by name –by Jesus! There is no one among us who does not have a divine vocation!” –St. John Paul II

“The Christian ought to live in the perspective of eternity.” –St. John Paul II

Thanks to an intense, generous, and collaborative spirit, Phase I of the Together! Campaign has been realized. Trinity School in West Fargo opened its doors on August 25, 2015, one

of only fourteen new Catholic Schools opened in the u.S. in the 2015-16 school year. Staff members and students have continued that pioneering spirit in building new experiences and traditions in this state-of-the-art school. now in its second year and ahead of initial enrollment projections, Trinity School stands as a reality as “a community inspiring excellence through faith, learning, and service.” Thanks one and all for your prayers and material support in this inspirational effort!Watch a time lapse video of the construction of Trinity Elementary on the St. John Paul II Catholic Schools YouTube page at www.jp2schools.org

TOGETHERTRINITY ELEMENTARY GROUNDBREAKING APRIL 24, 2014

When you drop your kids off every day at a place you know that the faith is being incorporated in every

aspect of their day, you can rest easy knowing that you made the right decision in sending them to

Catholic schools. ”

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TrInITy eleMenTary, SullIvan MIddle SChool,

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TOGETHER

TogEThER! for generations to come in St. John Paul II Catholic Schools

PHASE II & IIISHANLEY AND SULLIvAN ScHOOLS Debt Relief | Cost: $3.5 million When the current Shanley/Sullivan facility was built in 2001, a tax exempt bond was issued to help underwrite the cost of construction. That bond matures in July 2017, at which time the network will need to repay $3.5 million. Retiring the debt will relieve a significant burden on the school system while creating a solid financial foundation for the future.

SHANLEY AND SULLIvAN ScHOOLS Facility Expansion | Cost: $4.9 million We are now in our fifteenth school year in the current building and it has served us adequately and efficiently. But meeting additional instructional and community needs and preparing responsibly for our anticipated growth in enrollment requires expansion and refinement of the facility. This phase of our campaign calls for a $4.9 million expansion project, better enabling us to accomplish our mission of “inspiring exceptional student achievement by teaching the total person and fostering the following of Christ in an environment guided by the Gospel spirit, as taught by the Catholic Church.” Expansion highlights include:

• Enlarged Commons (lunchroom and community gathering space)• Enhanced Performing Arts wing (Band and Choral rooms, Theater

workshop and dressing rooms, dedicated Speech and Debate room)• Expanded Athletics wing (more spacious locker rooms, weight room,

coaching offices, and meeting room)• Improved access to the stadium, concessions, and restrooms for all our

patrons and guests

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PHASE ITRINITY ELEMENTARY ScHOOL Startup and construction | $9.8 million Trinity School has been identified as the network’s top priority. It will help to alleviate a shortage of available Catholic elementary education in West Fargo and help boost future enrollment at Shanley and Sullivan schools. A Trinity School Building Committee has been formed, comprised of several area parishioners, to help guide the construction process. The school expects to open in time for the 2015-2016 academic year. The $9.8 million price tag will allow the network to:

• Build a 51,000 square-foot facility on the campus of the new holy Cross church

• Establish two classrooms for each grade level (pre-school through 5th)

• Provide all of the standard amenities of a new school, including cafeteria and gymnasium

• Provide for four years of administrative startup costs, including faculty/staff salaries, furniture, transportation, books and materials, etc.

$5 MILLION HOFFART cHALLENGE GIFTThe family of Ron & Marlene hoffart have recognized the importance of completing the Shanley/Sullivan expansion. Though Ron went to his heavenly home on october 10, 2016, before doing so, he and Marlene pledged an additional $5 Million Challenge for every nEW dollar given or pledged to finish the TogEThER! Campaign!

HOw IT wORKS: Every time a new dollar is given or pledged to the TogEThER! Campaign, a dollar of the pledged

$5M becomes available for use by the JPII Catholic Schools at a later date for a purpose to be determined by the JPII Board of Directors. So a new $10,000 gift to the TogEThER! Campaign

not only helps us get closer to the $3.1M needed for the Shanley/Sullivan addition, it makes $10,000 available for other JPII needs – such as teacher salaries, technology needs, or scholarships.

Ron & Marlene Hoffart with granddaughter, Katie Nistler ‘16 at Grandparents Day 2016

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Pledge payments are tax deductible, as provided by law, but becasue tax laws are always changing and each family is unique, we encourage you to consult with your family and financial advisor(s) to determine which method is most beneficial to you. A signed pledge form is not a legally binding contact, it is merely a promise made in good faith.

There is great flexibility in how you can make a give to thie three-year campaign. Pledge payments can be made on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis, and while the needs of the TogEThER! Capital Campaign are urgent, we will gratefully accept gifts in various forms, including:

cash/checkAs always, we will gladly accept gifts in any form although pledges paid by cash or check are the most common. Checks should be made payable to “JPII Schools”.

SecuritiesMaking a gift of appreciated stock is one of the most advantageous forms of giving. For example, if you donate stock that you purchased for $2,000 more than 12 months ago, and it is now worth $10,000, you get a deduction for the full $10,000, avoiding the capital gains tax on the stock appreciation.

Real Estate/Landgifts of appreciated real estate are similar to gifts of stock. If you have owned the real estate for 12 months or more, you will avoid the capital gains taxes and may deduct the fair market value of the real estate.

Life Insuranceyou may donate to the campaign by making JPII the beneficiary, or partial beneficiary, of your insurance policy.

We will also be happy to discuss with you how you may consider placing St. John Paul II Catholic Schools network and this capital campaign in your estate, trust or planned giving documents. Please contact our President or Advancement Director if you would like to discuss this approach, as your planned gift could count toward our campaing fundraising goal. For more information about the different methods of giving to the TogEThER! Capital Campaing, please contact Joelle Shewey at (701) 893-3225. Thank you!

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FARGO—The first practice was on St. Mary’s Lake near the Notre Dame campus and the players

trying out for the newly-formed Fighting Irish club hockey team spent the first half hour shoveling snow off the ice. That’s when coach Ralph Cardillo blew his whistle and told the players to gather around.

At that point, it was becoming obvious there was too much weight in one area and the ice started cracking.

“People were crawling off the ice and some of the guys we never saw again,” said Leo Collins. “Some who came out in figure skates—we never saw them again. It was an interesting start I guess.”

Interesting, to say the least. When Notre Dame takes the ice for its Frozen Four matchup with the University of Denver Thursday night, April 6, it will mark the third time to the NCAA championship for the Irish. That’s three times to celebrate the beginning of a program that Collins, a 1963 Fargo Shanley graduate, helped start in 1963.

It was a club sport in Collins’ first two years and was designated a “minor” sport his last two, which served as two years of transition from club hockey to full var-sity status. That’s when Collins really put his stamp on the program.

His title of sorts was player-general manager. He was the team’s goalie who once had 72 saves against Boston University that stood as a record until current goalie Cal Petersen had 87 against Massachusetts in 2015. Collins stopped his shots in three periods while Petersen’s effort took four overtimes.

As the GM, Collins did the scheduling and coordinated

the travel. It was like a business internship.

“I was setting up contracts and renting out arenas,” he said. “It was quite the experience and I learned an aw-ful lot. We played all varsity teams and required them to pay us. It was a good start to the program.”

Collins went to Notre Dame to play football and was on the 1966 Fighting Irish national championship team. His legacy, however, is with hockey.

He said a group of four or five students first started talking about starting a team, so they put a notice out telling students to bring their hockey gear back with them after Christmas. They discovered there were more former high school hockey players on campus than they thought.

“We got together with some hockey fans and said we need hockey at Notre Dame,” Collins said. “Four of us originally started the program and all four of us still stay in touch.”

He’ll be hanging with one of them, former roommate Tom Heiden, this weekend in Chicago. Heiden is part of a Chicago sports group that is hosting the Frozen Four at the United Center. Collins’ son, Coley Collins, is on the committee that selects the Hobey Baker Award winner and will also be there.

It’s a long way from shoveling snow off a lake to find ice to practice. It wasn’t long before they practiced at an outdoor rink in downtown South Bend, Ind., that had artificial ice. But only on Sunday mornings or af-ter 8:30 p.m. at night when it was closed to the public.

“It’s pretty neat to know we kind of built that pro-gram,” Collins said. “They built on our foundation.”

Shanley grad started Fighting Irish hockey in '60sLeo Collins, a 1963 Fargo Shanley High School graduate, was instrumental in starting the Notre Dame hockey program in the 1960s. Submitted

photo to the Forum.By Jeff Kolpack, originally printed in The Forum on Apr 5, 2017

Notre Dame pioneer:

Collins isn’t the only local connection to Notre Dame hockey this weekend. Junior Peter Mark, son of Doug and Katie Mark who recently moved to West Fargo, is on the roster and redshirting this year for the Irish. Katie Mark is a 1982 graduate of Fargo South.

These days, Collins is retired from 33 years as a stock-broker and living in the Twin Cities. He was the last

hockey coach at Macalester College before the school dropped the sport in the 1970s. If the Scots ever want-ed to start it up again, Collins has some experience.

Those Notre Dame years turned into a lifetime of school hockey pride.

“It’s been gratifying to see how the program took off and now to see them at the Frozen Four,” he said.

FARGO — When the Christian Brothers religious or-der came to teach at Shanley High School in 1964,

Sandy Thiel found not only a new wardrobe — school uniforms marked by pleated skirts and “knee highs” — but also a calling.

“That first year, we did ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown,’” she says of the school’s inaugural musical in 1967, her junior year.

At Brother Andrew’s encouragement, Thiel says, she helped with props, and something stuck.

Later, while at Jamestown College studying German, Thiel returned seasonally to help with Shanley’s spring musical, eventually relocating permanently here to work as an accountant.

But theater had captured her, and for almost all 51 years of Shanley musicals, Thiel has been there, cos-tuming the students, designing sets

and helping complete a vision.

“How I remember when people graduated is by recall-ing what musical they were in,” Thiel says.

Eventually, volunteer work became paid, and evolved into assisting with costuming for public school produc-tions as well.

Patrick Kasper, a Shanley graduate, knew Thiel first as a family friend, then a high school theater mentor, and now, a colleague.

“Sandy’s been a mother to like 5,000 kids in the past 40 years,” Kasper says, noting that only her hair length has changed.

“I’ve always respected Sandy. She’s very committed to

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Sandy ThielSandy Thiel, Patrick Kasper and student stage manager Skylar Allex watch dress rehearsal. Heidi Huus

By Roxane Salonen, originally printed in The Forum on May 13, 2017

Fargo woman says religious mentors inspired her theatrical career spanning five decades

www.jp2schools.org

“’Oh, good and faithful servant;’ that’s what I think of when

I think of Sandy.’”


what she does,” he says, adding that she’s also brutal-ly honest; a trait he appreciates. “I like the interactions with her, intellectually and personally as well.”

But it’s her relationship with the students and school, he says, that make her “a constant,” the heart of the theater department.

Gwen Stark came to know Thiel through working to-gether on productions at South High School.

“She remembers everything (from the shows), includ-

ing who wore the blue dress in 1985,” Stark says. “Ev-erybody who came her way all these years has meant something to her. It’s a mission for her, I think.”

When the budget ran thin, Stark says, Thiel helped fill gaps with costume pieces from her own collection.

She admires how Thiel “embodies her faith” in all she does, from helping answer school phones, to selling tickets at athletic events. “She is always completely involved, helping wherever she can.”

Thiel attributes her dedication and work ethic to the Presentation sisters from her earliest years.

“Even in first and second grade the nuns were so im-pactful to me about the life they were living,” she says. “They worked so hard, and for little to no pay...all to impart the faith to others.”

Thiel brings that now into her day job at the Dakota Boys Ranch Thrift Store, where she works as a man-ager.

“The Boys Ranch has a mission to help children and their families in the name of Christ. I kind of fell into it,” she says, noting that she enjoys mingling with custom-ers and employees there from all walks of life.

“You hear so many stories from immigrants, and other customers; it’s a good feeling to be able to help them out,” she says. “You can’t do everything you want to do but I feel like I’m doing something.”

In 2012, Thiel was bestowed the prestigious Shanley Deacon Award for her tireless commitment in various areas; an honor her father, Adam, also earned years earlier.

Explaining her motivation, she produces a folded pa-per bearing a quote from Mother Teresa: “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”

“She’s that totally honest person with a squishy, soft heart and sentiment,” Stark says. “’Oh, good and faithful servant;’ that’s what I think of when I think of Sandy.’”

Sandy Thiel, production manager, in the Shanley gym after opening night with Patrick Kasper, choreographer/director.

Heidi Huus


Shanley Roach – Shanley is from Fargo, North Dakota and graduated from, unbeliev-ably, Shanley High School in 2013. She has served as a teaching assistant in the biol-ogy department for 3 years and in psychol-ogy for one semester. Last summer Shanley worked at Michigan State University with Dr. Cheryl Murphy using computer models to examine how methylmercury exposure affects the ability of larval fish to survive. On campus, she has worked with Dr. Jen Schaeffer on a research project to analyze the role of cholinergic interneurons in larval Drosophila melanogaster crawling behavior. Next year Shanley will begin a PhD program at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) in Molecular, Cellular, and Structural Biology. She intends to pursue a career as a college professor – hopefully one day returning to CSB|SJU!

College of Saint Benedict 2017 Sister Phyllis Plantenberg Outstanding Stuent of the Year:Shanley Roach

Diocesan policy regarding reporting sexual abuse:The Diocese of Fargo is committed to the protection of youth. Please report any incidents or suspected incidents of child abuse, including sexual abuse, to civil authorities. If the situation involves a member of the clergy or a religious order, a seminarian, or an employee of a Catholic school, parish, the diocesan offices of other Catholic entity within the diocese, we as that you also report the incident or suspected incident to Msgr. Joseph P. Goering, Vicar General, at (701) 356-7945 or to Larry Bernhardt, Victim Assistance Coordinator, at (701) 356-7965 or [email protected]. For additional information about victim assistance, visit: http://www.fargodiocese.org/victimassistance/index.htm

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DEACON HAPPY HOUROctober5th,2017

AlumniShanley Deacons


Carole Jean (Lepird) Kvamme (’37) passed away on January 6, 2017. Carole was the mother of Jackie (Kvamme) Cox (’61), Steve Kvamme (’65), Mark Kvamme, Kim (Kvamme) Radeck, Debbie (Kvamme) Johnson, Brenda (Kvamme) Luede-man, Margo (Kvamme) Johnson, the late Carla (Kvamme) Koenen, and the great-grandmother of Paris Ekman (‘13), Davis Ekman (‘16) and Peyton Ekman (‘18).

Rose Anne (Vogel) Millette (’42) passed away on December 6, 2016. Rose Anne is survived by her sister Grace (Vogel) Griebstein (’40) and children Duane Millette (’72), Tom Millette (’74), Keith Mil-lette (’77) and Chuck Millette.

John “Jack” Beaton (’43) passed away on April 26, 2017. Jack was the father of Diane Beaton, Richard Beaton, Shelley (Beaton) Ford, Renee (Be-aton) Johnson and Joan (Beaton) Lerdahl (’83).

Barbara (Ridley) Lowry (’44) passed away on March 31, 2017. Barbara was the sister of the late Roberta (Ridley) Deutsch (’42) and William Ridley (’46).

Gerald Pronovost (’45) passed away on Decem-ber 20, 2016.

Donald J. Roden (’49) passed away on April 25, 2017.

Roy R. Montplaisir (’53) passed away on March 1, 2017. Roy was the brother of Robert Montplaisir (’43) and the late Bette (Montplaisir) Haug (’47), Donald Montplaisir (’49) and George Montplaisir (’51).

James Wold (’53) passed away on April 19, 2017. Jim was the brother of Tom Wold (’55), Don Wold (’61), and the father of Jeff Wold (’80), Sara (Wold) Bleth (’85) and the late Jay Wold.

H. Charlett (Frank) Mann (’55) passed away on May 21, 2016. Charlett was the sister of Harvey Frank (’58) and the late Norbert Frank (’57).

Mary “Pat” (Gores) Kuchera (’56) passed away on November 23, 2016. Pat was the sister of Vern Gores, Ruth (Gores) Paskey (‘58) and the late Ethel (Gores) Wagner. She was also the mother of Jenny (Kuchera) Rheault, Julie (Kuchera) Gilbert-

son, Jill (Kuchera) Kilibarda (‘93) and the grand-mother of Erin Knoll (‘06), Ellie Knoll (‘08) and Emily Knoll (‘12).

Fred J. Peterson (’58) passed away on November 20, 2016.

Dale Moe (’61) passed away on April 3, 2017.

Mary Kay (Molitor) Roberts (’63) passed away on May 29, 2017. Mary Kay was the sister of Alice Claire (Molitor) King (’62).

Peggy Ann (McDonald) Weaver (’66) passed away on May 14, 2017. Peggy was the sister of Tom McDonald (’57), Jerry McDonald (’60), the late Mary (McDonald) Romanchak (’64) and Kathy (McDonald) Zimmerman (’67) and the mother of Jon Renteria (’89) and Brook Renteria.

Elizabeth “Liz” (Bruckner) Kress (’67) passed away on November 28, 2016. Liz was the sister of the late David Bruckner (’60).

Paul Johnson (’72) passed away on January 6, 2017. Paul was the brother of Vicki Johnson (’69) and Randy Johnson (’72).

Rev. Peter Lawrence Mehl (’74) passed away on May 11, 2017. Peter was the husband of Jill (Olson) Mehl (’75) and the brother of Tim Mehl (’61), Paul Mehl (’71), Kay (Mehl) Overby, Rebecca (Mehl) Nelson and the late Carol (Mehl) Kossick, Georgia (Mehl) Sorenson and Thomas Mehl (’60).

Brian Schlenker (’79) passed away on October 25, 2016. Brian was the brother of Deborah (Schlen-ker) Paine (’80).

Terrance “Terry” Dargen (’80) passed away on November 4, 2016. Terry was the brother of Patty (Dargen) Petersen, Mike Dargen (’79), Karen (Dar-gen) Branco (’81) and Steve Dargen (’84).

Jon W. Peterson (’81) passed away on May 11, 2017. Jon was the brother of Christopher Peterson (’87).

Mark Glessner (’82) passed away on December 15, 2016. Mark was the brother of Mary (Glessner) Niles (’80), Dave Glessner (’85), Matt Glessner (’86) and the late Roberta (Glessner) Johnson (’79).

In MemoriamWe extend our sympathies to the friends and families of:

(information from Fargo Forum or provided by families)


Philip John Ahneman passed away on November 2, 2016. Philip was the husband of Jana (Mar-ifjeren) Ahneman (’65).

LeRoy Bernstein passed away on January 4, 2017. LeRoy was the father of Mark Bernstein (’73), Michelle Bernstein (’74), Kimberly (Bernstein) Barstad (’76) and Timothy Bernstein (’78).

Henry Joseph Burgard was born and passed away on April 4, 2017. Henry was the son of Jen-nifer (Bontjes) Burgard (’01) and her husband, Andrew.

Wayne John Colberg passed away on February 22, 2017. Wayne was the father of Stephen Col-berg, Dr. John Colberg, Michele (Colberg) Legrid and Dr. Patricia Colberg.

Dr. John P. Condon passed away on January 12, 2017. John was the father of Karen Condon, Kevin Condon, Kelly Condon, Karrie (Condon) Schultz, Kris Condon, Ken Condon and Kraig Condon (’89).

Kenneth C. Cook passed away on February 12, 2017. Ken was the father of Larry Cook, Robert Cook, Randy Cook and Theresa (Cook) Hansen (’87).

Darlyne Dahl passed away on March 11, 2017. Dar-lyne was the mother of Jeff Dahl (’90).

John Herbert Dreiling passed away on February 18, 2017. John was the father of Matt Dreiling (’90), Anjie Dreiling (’91), Andy Dreiling (’94) and Katie (Dreiling) Grotjohn (’98).

John D. Dunnicliff passed away on November 24, 2016. John was the husband of Ruth (Cantlon) Dunnicliff (’53).

Gregory J. Faust passed away on February 13, 2017. Greg was the brother of Lee Faust (’61) and John Faust.

Betty L. Fugere passed away on March 2, 2017. Betty was the mother of Colleen (Fugere) Mosley, Renee (Fugere) Ringuette, Mary (Fugere) Allen (‘74) and Bobbie (Fugere) Williams (‘76).

Gregory S. Grooters passed away on Novem-ber 14, 2016. Greg was a math teacher and cross country & track coach at Shanley from the fall of 1982 to the spring of 1986.

Kenneth Paul Jacobson passed away on February 6, 2017. Ken was the husband of Marlys (Willits) Jacobson (’63).

Margaret “Peggy” Jalbert passed away on Oc-tober 24, 2016. Peggy was the mother of Joy (Jalbert) Lucido (’69), Randi (Jalbert) Caulfield, Karen (Jalbert) Hestbeck, Teri (Jalbert) Streck-roat, Joni (Jalbert) Bosch and the late James Jalbert and Kim Jalbert (’74).

Brian Johnson passed away on January 4, 2017. Brian was the husband of Mary Lynn (Collins) Johnson (’71).

Donald Keelin passed away on May 5, 2017. Don-ald was the father of Paula (Keelin) Holmstrom, Tony Keelin, Cory Keelin (’93) and the grandfather of Olivia Keelin (’16) and Sophie Keelin (’22).

Mark P. Koeplin passed away on January 22, 2017. Mark was the brother of Jon Koeplin (’65), Mary Kathryn (Koeplin) Dickinson and the late Wayne Koeplin (’59).

Dawn Miller passed away on November 30, 2016. Dawn was the mother of Cathy (Miller) Martinez (’75), Michael Miller (’76), John Miller, Mark Miller (’82) and Mary (Miller) Conati (’86).

Michele Mullen passed away on January 22, 2017. Michele was the mother of Janet (Mullen) Erick-son (‘62), Dennis Mullen, Debby (Mullen) Gerber and Paul Mullen.

Craig Murie passed away on February 25, 2017. Craig was the father of Kyle Murie (‘01). Craig taught math and coached various levels of girls and boys basketball in Raymond, MN, Harvey, ND and for 23 years at Shanley High School. As head coach of the Shanley girls, he led them to 4 state basketball titles. He was also honored as Class A Girls Basketball Coach of the Year twice.

Daniel B. Murphy passed away on January 12, 2017. Dan was the husband of Ann (Deutsch) Mur-phy (’49).

We extend our sympathies to the friends and families of:

Photo by Rebecca Raber


Dr. Mary Ellen Obert passed away on January 9, 2017. Mary Ellen was the mother of David Obert (’73), John Obert (’75), Clare Obert (’77), Anne (Obert) Derfler (’78) and Dr. Barbara (Obert) Puzycki (’81).

Lou O’Day passed away on February 5, 2017. Lou was the mother of Kathleen (O’Day) Faruolo (’69), Sheila (O’Day) Boddicker (’73), Mary O’Day (’76), Joan (O’Day) Waldschmidt (’78), Leo Patrick O’Day, Jr. (’79) and Kerry O’Day (’83).

John Stephen Olmstead passed away on Novem-ber 12, 2016. John was the brother of Michelle (Olmstead) Beyer (’88) and Erika (Olmstead) Hiestand (’91).

Conrad A. Olson passed away on January 23, 2017. Conrad was the husband of Rosemary (DuBord) Olson (’49).

Jacob “Jake” Peterson passed away on January 26, 2017. Jake was the son of Christina (Schaefer) Siebels (’87).

Mathias H. Prom passed away on January 13, 2017. Math was the father of Marianne Prom (‘75), Ray Prom, Steven Prom, David Prom, Debra Prom and Lisa (Prom) Carpenter.

Ruby Jean Rheault passed away on December 12, 2016. Ruby Jean was the mother of James Rheault, Deborah Pierce, Thomas Rheault, Jeffrey Rheault, Cheryl (Rheault) Rasmussen (’83) and Susan (Rheault) Benedict (’86).

Allen J. Sakellson passed away on February 4, 2017. Allen was the father of Tammy Sakellson (’89).

Donald Setter passed away on November 22, 2016. Don was the husband of Patricia (Rush) Set-ter (’51), the father of Teryl (Setter) Sitarz (’73), Donald Setter, Jr., Connie (Setter) Restemayer (’76), Kathleen (Setter) Smith (’77), Janet (Setter) Dryer (’79) and the grandfather of William Re-stemayer (’08).

Thomas Robert Scully passed away on February 12, 2017. Tom was the husband of Mary Lou (Gies) Scully (’46).

John Srnsky passed away on October 31, 2016. John was the father of Terry Srnsky, Michael Srn-sky (’88), Margaret (Srnsky) Fowler (’88) and Alan Srnsky.

Barbara Useldinger passed away on November 23, 2016. Barb was the mother of Brenda (Useld-inger) Kerbaugh (’75), Karen (Useldinger) Bakken (’77) and Thomas Useldinger (’87).

Rev. Msgr. Wendelyn Vetter passed away on Octo-ber 20, 2016.

In Memoriam

If you would like to inform classmates and other alumni of a loved one’s passing, please submit information either by phone or by email to Maria Dahlin at: 701-893-3233 or [email protected].


Shanley Musical: GodspellWhat’s Happening in our Schools

The talented singers and dancers that float about the halls of Shanley were finally thrust into the

spotlight this weekend with their production of God-spell. These students have been working tirelessly for about three months for this weekend and their hard work paid off magnificently. The weekend of performances started with the First Nighter- a Shan-ley tradition beloved by staff, parents, and students

alike. Those who have purchased the dining tickets eat a meal catered by Concordia in the Sts. Anne and Joachim Social Hall, then go over the Grow Auditorium to watch the performance. On Friday, the 7:30 show was absolutely packed- a sight familiar and welcomed by the Shanley Players. As one walks in, it is impossi-ble not to notice the set. Compared to previous years, it seems bare and immediately one is aware that this is not going to be an ordinary performance. The show began with a video depicting the scourges of the mod-ern world that cause pain and suffering to humanity and one knows for sure this cannot be a typical per-formance. However, as soon as Matt Seefeldt, playing

John the Baptist, comes singing onto the stage, any fears are assuaged. The cast is donned in a variety of vibrantly colorful costumes that are reminiscent of the 70s, 80s, and 90s and the effect, in tandem with the plain set, is psychedelic. Not to mention the beautiful lighting that pulled the physical elements together and complemented every scene perfectly. Nick Schons, a senior who has been involved in several Shanley performances, stars as Jesus dressed in all white- an excellent contrast to the cast. They then launch into Jesus’s teachings and parables, accompanied by fantastic music and modern humor. While the audi-ence certainly enjoyed references to Twitter, The Bates Motel, and a great Forrest Gump impression, it was the music that positively shined. The musical talents of this group of students are outstanding and they daz-zled view with numbers such as Day by Day, All for the Best, and We Beseech Thee. These musical numbers were accompanied by a live band tucked backstage and the difference could be heard. One of the ben-efits of Godspell as opposed to a more structured and traditional musical, like Cinderella, is that it seemed as

Written by: Leah Madson ‘17 Photos by: Heidi Huus


though everyone had an opportunity to shine. Well, all of the Apostles at least. In short Godspell was a re-freshing new look at the life of Jesus, filled with humor, music, and heartfelt moments- everyone walked out of the theatre satisfied and in awe of the young talent. The young people are not the only ones to be thanked, however, many adults made this show into what it was as well. Sand Thiel, the production manager; Patrick Kasper, the director; Patrick Maguire, the vocal direc-tor and a myriad more.

Shanley Musical: GodspellWhat’s Happening in our Schools


What’s Happening in our SchoolsActivities Overview

Fall 2016Cross Country

• Both teams made up of young students (especially 7-9)

• Boys: won Milaca Meet (huge meet) small school division, placed 12th at the state meet

• Gavin Sunderland, Tommy Conmy, Mason Lantz

• Girls: took 10th at the state meet

• Anna Bernhardt, Kate Busek finished in the top 35 at the state meet

Boys Soccer

• EDC champions for seventh straight season

• Made it to the state championship game (2nd place finish)

• Senior Jake Reinholz won Senior Athlete of the Year and nearly broke the state scoring record for single season goals with 39

• Jake Reinholz (1st team all-state), TJ Anderson (2nd team all-state), Jared Fowler, Jake Fritz (2nd team all-state), and Mike Noah were all-EDC play-ers

Volleyball

• Strong senior leaders

• Finished 2nd in the EDC during the regular season and EDC tournament, 3rd at state

• Kyle Kanwischer (1st team all-state), Emily Dietz and Katie Roberts (all-tournament team), Kylie Kanwishcer and Emily Dietz and Julia Vetter (all-EDC)

Girls Golf

• During the regular season didn’t take worse than 3rd at any tournament (didn’t make state tourna-ment after an irregular performance at EDC meet)

• Katie Wold, Greta McArthur, Cassie Johnson were top three golfers on team

Football

• Finished the regular season with one loss and en-tered playoffs as the top seed from the East in AA football

• Hosted two playoff games at Sid Cichy Stadium; fell to Kindred on a Hail Mary as time expired

• Matt Burd, Justin DeKeyser, Austin Yaggie, Kolby Johnson were all-EDC players

Boys Tennis

• Finished the regular season as 5th seed and feel to North HS in a state tournament play-in match (very competitive top of the EDC; very even)

• Damien O’Donnell, Mason Thimjon, Michael Sayler, and Adam Sayler were top players

Girls Swimming

• Very young team and the largest number of par-ticipants Shanley has had in years

• 13 students qualified for state: 3 divers and 9 swim-mers

• Of the state qualifiers, five are in middle school

Written by: Michael Breker, JPII Activities Director Photos by: Scherling Photography


Winter 2016/17Girls Basketball

• Won the first six games to increase the state re-cord unbeaten run to 76 games before falling to Davies

• Finished the regular season as the second seed and beat rivals Davies in the EDC championship game to enter the state tournament as the top seed from the EDC

• Played in the championship game (2nd place finish at the state tournament)

• Emily Dietz led the Deacons and will be attending NDSU

• Toward the end of the season, performed a huge fundraiser for Head Coach Steve Jacobson

Boys Basketball

• Finished the regular season as the 6th seed from the EDC; beat GFRR in a play-in game to make it to the state tournament

• Lost both games at the state tournament but re-turn a strong group of seniors next year

• Jake Kava (all-EDC), Jake Reinholz (all-EDC, Cam Saville were standout players for the basketball team.

Forensics (Student Congress, Debate, Speech)

• All-State winners: Austin Weigel, Reid Nelson, Juliet Geffre

• National Qualifiers: Josh Ward, Grace Ward, Juliet Geffre, Reid Nelson, Gurty Johal, Austin Weigel

• Both Speech and Debate had 15 students partici-pate throughout the year.

• Student Congress had two individual champions: Juliet Geffre (House one presiding officer and

Gurty Johal (House one champion)

Spring 2017Baseball

• Currently 3rd place in the EDC but only one game behind 1st place

• Senior-heavy team with lots of quality pitching

Softball

• Randy Nelson Strikeout Cancer softball game against Sheyenne was a success

• Currently in the middle of the pack in the EDC

• Very young team with lots of middle school stu-dents

Girls Tennis

• Currently third in the EDC but have only lost one match

• Seniors Hannah Manz, Marie Bitzan, Maddie No-esen, and Taryn Nellermoe lead the Deacon tennis team

• Biggest number of participants they have had in years

Girls Soccer

• Currently 1st place in the EDC and undefeated on the season

• Seniors Brookelyn Dew, Kylie Kanwischer, Megan Miranda, Sam Day, and Andrea Kramer lead the way for the girls’ soccer team

Track and Field

• State Qualifiers: Makenna Bares (300 hurdles), Anna Bernhardt (1600, 3200), Haley Bucholz (long jump), Heidi Deplazes (relays), Peyton Ekman (tri-ple jump), Noelle Freeman (relays), Cole Freder-icks (relays), Kate Gallagher (100), Hunter Mathias (relays), Matt Russell (400, 800), Kevin Shen (long jump), Julia Vetter (relays), Alexis Wanner (100 H, 300 H) (many of these also qualified as part of relays)Girls won Cannon Falls Meet and Kindred Invitational. Boys were third at those same meets.

These are the 2016-2017 activities in which we co-op with other schools and Shanley is not the lead school:

Boys’ Hockey (Winter) – Fargo South/Shanley/Oak Grove/Park Christian

• 18 participants from Shanley

• Lost in the EDC tournament to Davies to qualify for the state tournament

• Luke Sandy: All-Conference and All-State

Girls’ Hockey (Winter) – Fargo South/Fargo North/Shanley/Park Christian

• Two participants from Shanley

• Took fifth-place at the state tournament

Gymnastics (Winter) – Fargo South/Fargo North/Shanley

• Zero participants this year

Gymnastics (Winter) – Fargo Davies/Shanley

• Zero participants this year

Wrestling (Winter) – Fargo Davies/Shanley

• Five participants this year

• Kolby Johnson took fifth-place at the state tourna-ment and was an all-conference wrestler

Wrestling (Winter) – Fargo South/Shanley

• No participants this year

Wrestling (Winter) – Fargo North/Shanley

• One participant this year

Boys’ Swimming (Winter) – Fargo South/Shanley/Oak Grove/Park Christian

• Four participants this year

• Anthony Hollingsworth took 7th at state in the 500 freestyle, 4th as anchor in the 200 freestyle relay, 3rd as anchor in the 400 freestyle relay.

• As a team, they took sixth at the state tournament.

The following team is a club team (not a North Da-kota High School Activities Association sponsored team):

Trap (Spring) – Shanley only

• 75 participants this year

• Took first place in region VII for large schools

• Two all-state selections: Jake Reinholz and Hunter Mathias



Fargo South coach Mattern named head football coach at Shanley

Troy Mattern

FARGO - Fargo South head coach Troy Mattern made the move from one tradition-rich football

program to another.

Mattern was named head coach at Fargo Shanley, the school announced Monday, Jan. 9.

“I have an opportunity to go from one storied pro-gram to another,” said Mattern, who was the head coach for seven seasons at South. “Not many people in their career have an opportunity to do that.”

He was the South head coach since 2010 and posted a 52-21 record with the Bruins, leading the team to North Dakota Class 3A state championships in 2010 and 2013. He started as a South assistant coach in 2004.

Mattern takes over at Shanley for Rod Oksendahl, who retired at the end of November. Oksendahl had a 56-14 record at Shanley, including one state champion-ship. He was a high school head coach for 37 seasons, including six at Shanley.

“Shanley is a great job,” Mattern said.

Mattern said family was part of the reason he decided to take the Shanley post, with four children going to school in the St. John Paul II Catholic Schools Network. He added it was tough to say goodbye to his football family at South.

He met with the Bruins football team Monday to let players know of his decision.

“The nice thing is I got a chance to say goodbye to the kids today before the news broke and it was hard,” Mattern said. “It’s because what the kids did for me while I was at South

that I have this opportunity.”

South athletic director Mike Beaton said the Bruins’ head job would be posted at the end of January or early February, with interviews planned for March. Beaton wants to name a new head coach by the end of March or early April at the latest.

“He definitely was committed to our program,” Beaton said of Mattern. “He was a great role model for our kids.”

Mattern said four of his South assistants will be part of his staff at Shanley. That was another important fac-tor in Mattern taking the Shanley job.

“It’s something I didn’t want to do on my own,” he said.

Mattern is proud that South remained successful after splitting into two high schools with Fargo Davies. The schools fielded their own football programs starting in 2010. South won two state titles and advanced to the state semifinals in two other seasons after the pro-grams split.

“To maintain the tradition we had through the Davies split was a big success story for us,” Mattern said.

Mattern is not only excited about Shanley’s storied past, but also the program’s future potential.

“It’s a great opportunity to grow the program,” he said. “You’ve got some of the top facilities in the state.”

By Eric Pederson, originally printed in The Forum on January 9, 2017

“I have an opportunity to go from one storied program to another...Not many

people in their career have an opportunity to do that.”


The Frie Family

Shanley sophomore who recently lost mother to cancer uses tennis as safe haven Anna Frie

FARGO — A surprise tennis lesson couldn’t have come at a better time for a Shanley High School sophomore.

On Wednesday, the game became an escape for Anna Frie, days after losing her mother to cancer.

Anna’s mom, Heidi, battled ovarian cancer for five years before she passed away last Thursday.

That entire time, the family remained involved in tennis, and on Wednesday, Anna’s second “family” pulled off a special surprise to help her through the difficult time.

A moment of suspense before the big reveal.

“Just to do something nice for Anna because she’s gone through such a hard time,” said Oliver Summers, Courts Plus Tennis.

Greeted by French Open champion Luke Jensen, this is not your typical tennis practice.

“Hopefully, just for a few hours, with her buddies we can have some fun,” said Jensen, French Open doubles champ.

Frie is working on her serve and for a few hours, forgetting about everything else.

“It’s pretty hard, but we have a lot of people to support us and there were a lot of people who came to see and are helping us get through it,” said Anna.

Anna lost her mother less than a week ago after a grueling battle with ovarian cancer.

Through years of treatment, tennis has been an escape.

“It’s a distraction and all of the people are really amazing and

supportive,” said Anna.

It doesn’t get more supportive than this friendly tennis legend.

Jensen is running the group hard knowing the sport has its way of healing.

“It was always kind of my safe haven, where I’d get here and I didn’t have to worry about homework, I didn’t have to worry about school, I just had to worry about hitting that yellow tennis ball. It was very spiritual for me,” said Jensen.

While Anna deals with a tremendous loss, she can also fall back on a tremendous support system.

Courts Plus originally planned to foot the bill on a shorter clinic for Anna and her friends, but Jensen volunteered to coach the group for a full two hours, free of charge.

Shanley-Sullivan now has a Garden Club!

The club’s focus is on a 100’ x 100’ plot of land on the diocesan property north of the school.

Interested students, staff members, parents, and alumni met early in the new year to create a vision for the club. The vi-sion included the potential for learning across many disci-plines (science, math, health, nutrition, religion, service, etc.).

Garden design and planning ensued. Bell Bank employees also gave a gift of $4,500 to the club through their “Pay it Forward” program.

The ground was tilled in early April. Seeds were planted and nurtured in a greenhouse, and transplanting those plants and planting seeds was done in late May and early June.

The club hopes to sell some of its produce for operating ex-penses and to share some produce with those in need.

Thanks to club advisor, Mrs. Grace Bohanna (science teach-er), and to all the many club members and volunteers who have assisted with this new endeavor in our schools.

By Catherine Ross, originally printed in The Forum on April 12, 2017

What’s Happening in our SchoolsGarden Club

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