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Over Thanksgiving weekend the 2014 Alumni Basketball Games were held at St. Mary School

gymnasium. Many parents and families lined the bleachers to watch their children or spouses play.

Twenty-eight alumni attended including two “old” guys, Ken Korson (’85) and Michael Schaub (’90). The first

game included the 1985-2009 graduates battling against each other followed by the 2010-2014 graduates going

head to head. The event was organized by the Class of 2016, under the direction of Samantha (Garthe ‘05)

Seaberg, advisor, and sponsored by several area businesses. Alumni Jason Skowronski (’06) commented

“This is a lot of fun seeing everyone, we should do this every year!”

Pictured are: Front row:

Alyssa Korson (‘08),

Samantha (Garthe ‘05)

Seaberg, Haley (Korson

‘05) Rainone, Christy

Miller (‘10), Rachel

Amalfitano (‘12), Christina

Amalfitano (‘14) / Middle

row: Zachary Weber (‘11),

Ryan Korson (‘08),

Brooke Fortner (‘10),

Angie Schlueter (‘05),

Jordan Peplinski (‘07),

Jason Skowronski (‘06),

Ken Korson (‘85), Dalton

Drow (‘05), Megan Popp

(‘14), Rachael Thon (‘13),

Kyle Korson (‘05) / Back

row: Ryan Couturier (‘08),

Sam Wigton (‘02), Michael Farese (‘14), Nick Shaffran (‘12), Layton Korson (‘11), Adam Peplinski (’09), Patrick Arena (‘08),

Tim Wigton (‘09), Drew Pobuda (‘14), Connor Pobuda (‘12), Mike Schaub (‘90).

ALUMNI JOIN US FOR SOME HOOPS

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St. Mary School - Lake Leelanau

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Every week you can see the rich history of our school in our Facebook “Throw Back Thursday” (#TBT) posts! This

edition of Eagle Extra features many different alumni and where they are today. We would love to include you next

time around as well! Would you be willing to answer the following question?

How did St. Mary School shape you as the person you are today?

Feel free to send us your answer via email ([email protected]) or join in with your answer

on the post on Facebook! You can also follow along with all the great things happening

at St. Mary School, give us a “like” on Facebook Page name:

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A LONG HISTORY OF GREAT STUDENTS

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MEET THE CLASS OF 2015!

Congratulations

5 graduating with High Honors (3.75-4.0)

3 graduating with Honors (3.25-3.74)

8 members of the National Honor Society

All advancing to College

ACT Class Average of 22.3

Co-Valedictorians:

Brittany Hobbins & Mary Rexroat

Salutatorian: Marta Herman

Left to Right: Jack L. Garthe, son of Carl and Shirley (Schaub ‘78) Garthe of Lake

Leelanau; Hannah J. Weber, daughter of Dan and Brenda Weber of Cedar; Mara

A. Popp, daughter of Frank and Jacque Popp of Cedar; Mary J. Rexroat, daughter

of Doug and Jozell (Korson ‘79) Rexroat of Lake Leelanau; Marta T. Herman,

daughter of Cathy Hartesvelt of Suttons Bay and Kevin Herman of Suttons Bay;

Caden J. Sumner, son of Craig and Lyn Sumner of Traverse City; Kelsie R. Cor-

nell, daughter of Chris Cornell of Lake Leelanau and Angie Burkholder of Cadillac;

Lindsey M. Boone, daughter of Dale and Kathy (Schaub ‘76) Boone of Suttons

Bay; Brittany M. Hobbins, daughter of Joseph and Renee (Tarsa ‘89) Hobbins of

Maple City; Daniel A. Duperon, son of alumni Will and Lisa (Linguar) Duperon of

Lake Leelanau; Gerald A. Woods, son of Alan and Patti Woods of Northport

Gerald McNeil celebrated his 100th birthday

with his family on September 15th, 2014!

Pictured here are: Back row: Granddaughter

Robyn McNeil, Linda & Tim (’82) McNeil, Trudy

(McNeil ’65) Fowler, Mary (McNeil ’64) & Fred Binder

Front row: Great granddaughter, Lilly Stevens,

Gerald McNeil & Betty (McNeil ’69 classmate)

Inman.

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY

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Callista (Runge ’43) Potter, recently donated her

father, Oscar Runge’s, trombone to St. Mary School.

He played this trombone (pictured to the right) in the

Provemont Boys Band group. Oscar played the organ

in St. Mary Church for 31 years from 1914 to 1945.

After graduation Callista attended the St. Mary’s Mer-

cy Central School of Nursing, in Grand Rapids. On a

blind date she met her future husband John Potter and they were married in 1949. She

continued nursing while John attended college. They settled in Grand Rapids and

raised their two children. John passed away in January.

Thank you Callista for remembering St. Mary School and sharing a piece of history with our community!

BLAST FROM THE PAST!

Therese (Hahnenberg ’90) Larson is

in her 17th year working with the North-

west Michigan Girls on the Run pro-

gram. As the coordinator, she oversees

14 counties with over 200 coaches who

are committed to inspire girls to be joy-

ful, healthy and confident.

We are excited

to announce

that Therese

will be joining

our cross coun-

try coaching

staff this fall!

DEDICATED TO RUNNING WEDDING BELLS

Erik & Therese (Hahnenberg ‘90) Larson

Sept. 2014

Ben (‘04) & Karen Hahnenberg

July 2014

Bill & Leanne (Schaub ‘07) Grogan

Sept. 2014

Raymond IV (‘09) & Ashley Platts

July 2014

Thomas & Margaret (Barley ‘10) Hess

July 2014

Luke (‘12 classmate) & Jean Kermode

Dec. 2014

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Elementary

1st & 2nd Math manipulatives ……………… $ 271

1st & 2nd Educational software ……………. $ 30

3rd Science safety Glasses …………………. $ 55

3rd Multiplication cards……………………….. $ 30

4th 50 State Pocket Guide Set …………..…. $ 380

4th Michigan Studies Weekly Publication …. $ 120

4th Science Studies Weekly Exploration …… $ 120

5th Author Visit – Ruth Barshaw …………… $ 2,000

Middle School

6th Language Arts Materials …………………. $ 78

7th Language Arts Materials …………………. $ 78

Art supplies - Soapstone ………………….... $ 200

A gift to support a partial or total need is always appreciated. Thank you!

Please consider a gift!

CURRICULAR NEEDS

High School

Science- Dissection kits/timers ……………... $ 265

English - Classroom Novel Sets Lord of the Flies,

Of Mice and Men, The Pearl, 1984 ($250 each set) …... $ 1,000

Math - Support Materials ………………….. $ 80

Social Studies

- America -The National Catholic Review …………… $ 780

Spanish – Around the World Countries Videos ……. $ 155

Spanish - Bilingual Carpet ……………………… $ 395

Theology

– Themes Catholic Church on Life & Human Dignity…. $ 220

Staff

MANS Conference………………………...….. $ 600

Professional Development……………………. $ Any

The Drow Family gathered to

celebrate their granddaugh-

ter’s first birthday.

Pictured here from left to

right: Caleb (’02), Brandon, Tania & Valentina Drow.

Keegan, Dalton (’05) &

Jeanell Drow. Julie & Mike (’78) Drow. Lucas, Saman-

tha, Casey (’07) & Collin Drow. Sami, Cameron & Kyle

Steffens.

FAMILY NEWS

We are thankful and proud for the lifetime of service our alumni

Sisters have chosen. Their life devoted to our Lord has brought

many of them into schools, teaching, leading as principals and

sharing the Catholic faith in many ways.

Pictured here are: Sr. Maxine Plamondon (classmate ’63),

Sr. Rose Mary Belanger (classmate ’48), Sr. Lydia (Mary)

Korson (’48), Sr. Peter Mary (Rosemarie) Korson (’50),

Sr. David Therese (Theresa) Korson (’48), Sr. Geneva

Schaub (classmate ’52) & sitting Sr. Judith Kirt (classmate

’56). Residents of the Aquinata Hall at Marywood not pictured

are Sr. Karen (Madeline) Thoreson (’38) and Sr. Ottila

Schaub (’43).

God Bless Them!

SISTERS AT MARYWOOD

Edward P. Hahnenberg, PhD. (’91) is the author of Theology

for Ministry: An introduction for Lay Ministers. This is Ed’s fourth

book he has written. After St. Mary, Ed went on to receive his

B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. He now

holds the Breen Professorship in Catholic Theology at John

Carroll University in Cleveland, where he and his wife Julie are

raising their three girls, Kate (12), Meg (10), & Abby (7).

HAHNENBERG SHARES KNOWLEDGE IN HIS FOURTH BOOK

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CHRISTY MILLER BRINGS PERFORMING ARTS TO TEXAS

The Three Oldest Living Alumni – From the Class of 1937, pictured

from left to right are Clarabelle (Plamondon) Routzahn, the sec-

ond oldest, standing is Jean (Peplinski) Lawson the youngest of

the group and Inez (Richard) Kirt who is our Oldest Living Alumni.

Clarabelle, vice president of her class, returned to the area with her

husband Milton and son David to care for her parents in the late

1970’s. Clarabelle worked for a time at Tru-Fit Trousers in Traverse

City and is an excellent seamstress. She shared her talent and

quilted for many years with the St. Mary Parish Quilters. Clarabelle

now resides at Tendercare in Suttons Bay.

Jean, the Salutatorian, continues to be very active within the community. She lives independently and drives herself

to her many volunteering tasks she takes on. Jean attends Mass almost daily, volunteers as a lector, extraordinary

minister, leads the rosary and also assists area priests with Communion distribution at Tendercare. Jean remembers

the long walk she had to school, and when it was stormy in the winter, she would stay in Lake Leelanau at Mrs. Cath-

erine Plamondon’s home.

Inez, Valedictorian for the class of 1937, worked as the first lady Supervisor of Centerville Township, was dedicated

to her Jury Board duties, and substituted at the Post Office. She was an excellent weaver and quilt maker, and quilted

with the St. Mary Quilters occasionally. She and her husband, members of Holy Rosary Parish, raised their six chil-

dren and enjoyed their farm in Centerville Township.

THREE WONDERFUL LADIES FROM THE CLASS OF ‘37

Christy Miller (‘10) After graduating from Hope College she embarked on a month long

camping trip. She shared “I learned a lot about myself, my faith and the Lord’s creation.”

Since then she accepted a job as Donor Relations Coordinator at the Tobin Center for the

Performing Arts in San Antonio, TX. Christy started work last July and The Tobin Center

opened its doors in September. “We’ve been open for about 10 months now and each day

brings something new. In our first few months we’ve shown everything from the Nutcracker

to Jason Mraz, Paul McCartney and the Blind Boys of Alabama.” The Center is a non-profit

501(c)3 and Christy works in the Development Department taking care of their Capital

Campaign donors as well as corporate and season sponsors.

“Through my involvement at my church, Redeemer, I have met most of my friends, and my

roommate. At this point, I am excited for what the Lord may have in store for me next.”

We recently found out part of the Lord’s plan for Christy, she is newly engaged. Congratulations!

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Caroline (Labonte ‘67) DuRocher retired after 18 years of housekeeping at Munson Hospital. She is enjoying retirement filled with hobbies and family.

Sue (Galla ‘88) Flees is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), has two children and also runs

Good Harbor Electric with her husband Joe.

Sean Farkas (‘05 classmate) struggles with Chrons Disease but has been able to return to the

seminary. He is working towards a master’s degree in Theology. Keep him in your prayers.

Alyssa Korson (‘08) is in the 'second degree option' nursing program at University of Detroit Mercy. She entered with a Bachelor's of Science in biology, allowing her to participate in an

accelerated program. She will graduate in October with a BSN degree (Bachelor of Science in

Nursing).

Adam Furore (’08) is a Product Development Engineer for Zimmer, a manufacturer of ortho-

pedic products in Warsaw, IN.

Sarah Schaub (’08) is an Interior Designer at Schott Design

specializing in commercial interiors in Indianapolis, IN.

Brian Kalchik (‘09) is a Featured Columnist for Rantsports - an online sports website. Brian covers Professional & College Foot-

ball and Basketball stories.

Bradford Schaub (’10) graduated from Michigan State University and is employed

by Troon Golf as a Marketing Coordinator in Phoenix, AZ.

Kyle Helwig (‘10) earned an Associates of General Studies from NMC in 2012 and a

Bachelors of Arts in Social Work in 2014. Upon graduation Kyle volunteered in Gua-

temala at Safe Passage for three months.

Jennifer Kalchik (‘10) began working at Kendall College of Art and Design in Sep-tember 2014 as the Social Media Coordinator in the Communications Department.

She handles social media, PR, photo and video services, and graphic design for the college.

Aaron Helwig (‘11) Graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan in the Materials Science Engi-

neering Program in 2015. In the last three semesters he earned all A’s which qualified him for the James B. Angel

Scholar Award. He has accepted a position with Ford Motors as a Joining Engineer.

Ashley Grant (‘12) is majoring in neuroscience at the

University of Michigan. She will be graduating May

2016 and then applying to Physician Assistant

schools. Ashley studied at The American College of

Greece last semester. Along with the great academic

experience, she also highlights her climb to the top of

Mount Olympus.

Anna Mikowski (‘13) attends North-

western Michigan College and was

inducted into Phi Theta Kappa last

fall. Thirty students were honored out

of 5,000 at their Honors Convocation. She received the Humanitarian schol-

arship for Music.

Ariel Couturier (‘14) has chosen to live on campus at Northwestern Michi-

gan College belonging to the student

group called His House Christian Fel-

lowship, NMC Chapter. She served

during her spring break on a mission trip to Kansas.

Her group worked at a Goodwill Store, met with local

teens to participate in Bible study and helped the teens

with Math and English skills.

WHAT HAVE OUR ALUMNI BEEN UP TO?

Throw Back Photo -

Ariel Couturier (’14) Throw Back Photo - 1980-81 Seventh Grade Basketball Team

Back Row: Coach Carl Schaub (’72), Rich Kirt, David Couturier, Greg

Korson, Beth (Galla) Richter

Front Row: Christine (Bunek) Cornell, Cindy (McNeil) Ockert , Eric

Korson, Brian Hutchinson, and Current SM Boys Varsity Basketball

Coach Clint Couturier

Throw Back Photo -

Emily Mugerian (’06) &

Jason Skowronski (‘06)

Mike Kalchik (‘07) visited

St. Mary School playground

with his son, Mike Jr. Mike and

his wife, Marissa & Mike Jr.,

currently live in California.

They were recently in town

to visit his parents.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEWEST ST. MARY BLESSINGS!

Thank you to alumni Jozell (Korson ‘79) Rexroat who

lovingly provides and embroiders our St. Mary onesies!

Mike Jr. son of Mike (‘07)

& Marissa Kalchik

Sept. 2014

Blaise Wayne son of Michael

& Syrena (Rexroat ‘05) Bean

Oct. 2014

Gabriel Robert son of Mike &

Daniele (Morey ’02) Okma

June 2014

Leland August son of Chad &

Mindy Beers

July 2014

Evelynn Faith daughter of Jeremy (‘98)

& Anne Grant

April 2015

Zachary John son of Nick (’96) &

Laura (Wigton ‘95) Hahnenberg

July 2014

Joseph adopted son of Patrick

& Melanie (Grant ‘01) Herman

April 2015

Eliza Mae daughter of Tyler (‘04)

& Casey (Stillin ‘04) Plamondon

July 2014

Lukas Allen son of Justin &

Grace (Wigton ’05) Hastings

Sept. 2014

Lucas David son of Casey (’07) &

Samantha Drow

Oct. 2014

We would love to include your new bundle of joy in our next Alumni edition of

Eagle Wings! If you would like to receive an embroidered onesie,

please contact Paula (Kirt ‘83) Korson, Development Director

at 231-256-9670 ext. 450 or email [email protected]

Then email us your photo!

Theron – son of Brian (’98)

& Erica Peplinski Nov. 2014

Violette - daughter of Aaron

& Katrina (Kolarik ‘98) Warner Jan. 2014

Tyler Julius – son of Justin (’99)

& Katie Kolarik May 2015

Evelyn – a daughter of Ryan (‘99)

& Adrienne Morey May 2015

Willow Bell – daughter of Joe (’99)

& Erin Meyer Jan. 2014

Leah Margaret & Abram John –

Twin daughter & son of Aaron

& Sara (Konieczka ’02) Roach Nov. 2014

Valentina – daughter of Caleb (’02)

& Tania Drow May 2014

Marcus – son of Marcus Nathan

& Chantelle (‘03) Korson Feb. 2015

Landon Andrew – son of Matt Mikowski (’03) & Sierra Chase Carroll Jan. 2015

Jonah Patrick – son of Matt (‘04)

& Katie Hahnenberg April 2015

Anna Marie – daughter of Ben (‘04)

& Karen Hahnenberg May 2015

Livia Sue – daughter of Andrew

& Emily (Konieczka ’05) Church Dec. 2014

Aliyah – daughter of Brian

& Krystal (Lingaur ‘06) Grady June 2014

Carter Thomas – son of Chris (’07)

& Katie Skowronski April 2014

Avery Douglas – son of Joe (’07)

& Libby Rexroat Nov. 2014

Adeline – daughter of Matt (’08) Pasch

& Ashley Landis June 2014

Raymond Eugene V - son of Raymond IV & Ashley Platts June 2015

Avonlea – daughter of Jordan

& Claire (Garthe ‘11) Garber May 2014

St. Mary School

Megan Glynn, Principal

Patti Shaffran, Admin. Assistant

231.256.9636

Fr. Michael Janowski, Pastor

231.256.9676

Development Office

Paula Korson, Director

Mary Holmes, Assistant

Carol Tondreau, Public Relations

231.256.9670

Business Office

Lori Schaub, Business Mgr.

231.256.9676

Eagles Wings Alumni Edition

is a publication of the

St. Mary Development Office

Paula Korson, Editor

[email protected]

Carol Tondreau, Layout / Design

[email protected]

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MARK YOUR

CALENDAR!

July 12 - Annual

Chicken Dinner

July 16 - Priest-

Principal Sunset

Cruise

Sept. 6 - Annual Car

Raffle Drawing Sept. 8 - Back to

School

Reserve your spot for a Scenic Sunset Cruise

with our Priest & Principal

THURSDAY

JULY 16

Departing Leland

Harbor at 6:30pm Cash Bar * Comp. Appetizers

Limited Seats still available!

Only $100 per person

Call 231.256.9670

St. Mary School Development Office

P.O. Box 340

Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

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As part of Ben Rexroat’s (’00) education as a

seminarian of the Pontifical College Josephinum,

he was blessed to go to Italy. He visited numerous

beautiful churches, toured Vatican museums, St.

Peter’s Tomb, and the Colona Palace. The high-

light, however, of this incredible time in Rome,

was the opportunity to serve Holy Mass for Pope

Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica on January 1st, the

Feast of Mary Mother of God. His whole class was

assigned roles the day before mass - he was can-

dle bearer and hand washer. He actually got to

meet Pope Francis and shake his hand (or give

him a hug) and the Pope greeted each of them

with a smile. This was a once in a lifetime experi-

ence Ben will never forget.

Ben shared, “When I first began discerning a

priestly vocation I never imagined being blessed

with such an opportunity. As I continue toward

deaconate and priestly ordinations, I know that this

opportunity and all the many blessings I have ex-

perienced are due in no small part to the ongoing

prayers of my St. Mary community, for which I am

deeply grateful.”

ADVENTURES IN ROME