Light Their WayFebruary 7, 2013
The SCCS Graduate
Class of 2005
Jordan Bowen
Varsity Swimming, University of Connecticut
Big East Conference, Academic All- American
Varsity Swim Captain at UCONN
“SCCS helped me prepare for the next step in life by
providing me with the knowledge and skills to
succeed by having faith in myself and God.”
~Jordan Bowen
Class of 2011
Matthew Treacy
Vice President of SAHS Spanish Club
Student of the Month
Varsity Tennis
“St. Croix Catholic molds students into respectful,
well-mannered and morally confident leaders who are prepared to take on the
challenges of life.” ~Matt Treacy
Class of 2006
Laura Fioritto
Internship, Bosch Packaging Technology
Earned over 3.5 GPA & early graduation, while working nearly full-time
Business Administration, University of WI - Stout
“SCCS provided me with a strong foundation,
influenced my morals and ethics, and instilled in me self-motivation, a strong
work ethic, and leadership skills.” ~Laura Fioritto
Class of 2008
Hannah Smith
Hill-Murray Graduating Class of 2012, Salutatorian
President of Hill-Murray's Amnesty International Program
Creighton University, Freshman Scholar Award
“St. Croix Catholic School gave me a strong foundation both
academically and spiritually to succeed in school and to stand up for what I know is
right.” ~Hannah Smith
Class of 2012
Matthew Crea
Eagle Award 9th Grade-Spanish II
High Honor Roll
National Junior Honor Society-9th Grade
“SCCS prepared me for high school by setting high
academic standards. My 9th grade geography
teacher told me I went ‘above and beyond’ on a project that I considered ‘normal’ work at St. Croix
Catholic.” ~Matthew Crea
Class of 2007
Anna Romportl
UWRF Concert Choir and Lumina Cantorum
Volunteer for St. Bridget's Faith Formation
UWRF Catholic Newman Club, Secretary
“SCCS established a strong foundation of the Church's teachings and a love for the Mass, which I eagerly share
with my peers and the youth that
I teach at Faith Formation.” ~Anna Romportl
Class of 2008
Zachary Krenz
University of MN-Carlson School of Management
CaptainStillwater High School Varsity Football & Baseball
Academic All-State & All-State Football Game
“St. Croix Catholic provided me with a strong and
meaningful base for both my spiritual journey and for my education in high school
and college.” ~Zachary Krenz
Class of 2012
Molly Frisch
American Legion Award
Knights of Columbus Essay Winner
National Junior Honor Society
“St. Croix Catholic School has given me confidence in my faith and in myself, and a strong set of values that
will help me handle anything that life throws
my way.” ~Molly Frisch
Class of 2010
Maggie Ogren
National Leadership & Development
Program
SAHS Academic Letter and High Honor Roll
Volleyball, 5th-10th
Basketball, 5th – present (11th)
“St. Croix Catholic has prepared me for future
years by giving me knowledge and a solid
foundation so that I can live my life as an image of God, as well as being a strong,
independent person.” ~Maggie Ogren
Class of 2009
Aaron Romportl
Stillwater Pony Baseball Captain
World Youth Day Pilgrimage, Madrid, Spain 2011
Vagabonds and Concert Choir
“Through Catholic values, SCCS helped me to develop leadership skills, which I’ve used through sports, music,
and school.”
~Aaron Romportl
Class of 2008
Rachel Landsem
National Merit
Scholar
Graduated with Honors from SAHS
Marquette University Honors Program
“St. Croix Catholic's education programs helped me establish a standard of excellence and hard work
that I've kept up to this day.”
~Rachel Landsem
Class of 2006
Willie Rossini Faust
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hill-Murray High School
3 years of varsity baseball & hockey
Attending USMA at West Point and Playing D1 hockey
Dean's List Fall Semester & 2-time Atlantic Hockey "Rookie of the Week”
“The course-work, discipline and high
expectations of SCCS prepared me well for high school and have definitely
contributed to my achievements.” ~Willie Rossini
Faust
Class of 2006
Sarah Burt
Dean's List, University of Notre Dame
Advanced Placement Scholar
Yale Book Award
“St. Croix Catholic provided me with a solid foundation
for my education, both academically and
spiritually, which has continued to benefit me throughout the years.” ~Sarah Burt
Class of 2007
Hannah Bowen
Varsity Swimming, University of Notre Dame
National Honor SocietyStillwater Area High School
Minnesota Athlete of the Year in 2009 & 2010, Stillwater Area High School
“The learning environment that I experienced at St.
Croix Catholic School was encouraging, supportive
and accommodating to the specific areas that I
struggled with, which shaped me into the
confident and well-rounded student
that I am today.”
~Hannah Bowen
Class of 2012
Sarah Ogren
National Junior Honor Society
National Dance Competition Award
High Honor Roll
“Being at St. Croix Catholic helped me in my years to
come because it has taught me to become a good
leader, how to become a better student and
prepared me for my years of high school, and gave me strong Christian values.” ~Sarah Ogren
Class of 2003
Tom Fioritto
Business degree, St. Norbert College
Studied Abroad in Florence, Italy
Outside Sales Rep for large industrial distributor
“SCCS instilled great organizational skills, which are needed for success in high school, college, and
career.” ~Tom Fioritto
Class of 2007
Saydie Long
College of St. Scholastica: Awarded Benedictine Scholarship
Varsity Hockey Letter Winner
Chosen as a Peer Listener
Silver Service Award
Hill-Murray High School: Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Dean's List
Mentor 1st year Students
“My time spent at SCCS formed my love of learning
and encouraged me to develop not only as an
individual, but as a positive member of my community.”
~Saydie Long
Class of 2011
Brian Treacy
4.0 GPA
Tutor for children at East Metro Women's Center
Varsity Tennis
“SCCS truly prepared me academically and socially
for success in high school.”
~Brian Treacy
Class of 2007
Meghan Talbot
Research Assistant, University of St. Thomas
Dean's List, University of St. Thomas
Swimmer (14 years) SCSC, Stillwater High School, University of St. Thomas
“St. Croix Catholic School allowed me to develop a
sense of self reflection at an early age that allowed me to subjectively analyze my everyday actions and to grow as an individual.”
~Meghan Talbot
Class of 2000
Emily Stevens
Advocate for life
House Manager of Peace House
Social Worker
“My education at St. Croix Catholic served as a
foundation of spirituality, character, and intellect
from which I have continued to build into my adult life. I am grateful for
those whose sacrifices made this education
possible.”
~Emily Stevens
