FALL 2011

St. Agnes School: Lighting the Way as Peace Builders

“Peace be with you…” John 20:19 Dear Friends of St. Agnes School, Peace is a pervasive theme woven throughout the Gospels. In Luke’s telling of the birth of Jesus, a multitude of the heavenly host proclaim to the shepherds near Bethlehem, “Glory to God in high heaven and peace on earth to those on whom his favor rests.” After the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to the frightened apostles in the Upper Room and bestowed the gift of peace. Peace is God’s gift to us. Peace in the scriptures is more than calm and the absence of violence and confusion. Peace is God’s vision in everything that a person needs to be fully human. To wish God’s peace for another means a willingness to do what I can to bring that about, in other words, to be “peace builders.” In this issue of Spirit we wish to acknowledge and thank so many persons who have contributed to the 2010-2011 Annual School Fund. Your contributions enabled our school to install new playground equipment in the first phase of creating “PeaceBuilder’s Place”, a tribute to the PeaceBuilder’s Program that is part of our St. Agnes School atmosphere. Thank you so very, very much! And may the peace of the Lord be with you always! Blessings, Fr. Bob

Lighting the Way as PeaceBuilders

The theme for the 2010-2011 school year was “Let your light shine.” As you will see in this Newsletter, our student, staff and parent PeaceBuilders do, indeed, allow their light to shine for one another, for our community and for the world. I am very proud of all of these “PeaceBuilder” leaders! Thank you to all who share your support with our school community. You light the way as PeaceBuilders for Catholic education. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and treasure with us! For the 2011-2012 school year, our theme is “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.” As St. Agnes PeaceBuilders, we want, like Jesus, to reach out and touch the lives of others with the gift of PEACE. The St. Agnes PeaceBuilders’ Program is three years old. The goals of this program include: creating a healthy and safe environment conducive to learning, developing positive relationships, and teaching nonviolent attitudes, values and beliefs. Are not these the Gospel values that our Catholic schools teach? Is this not what we pray when we sing: “Make me a channel of Your peace; where there is hatred, let me bring Your love; where there is injury Your pardon, Lord.” You are invited to join our St. Agnes students, staff and parents as we daily pledge to be PeaceBuilders…

I am a PeaceBuilder. I Pledge… -To praise people -To give up put-downs -To seek wise people -To notice and speak up about hurts I have caused -To right wrongs -To help others I will build peace at home, at school and in My community each day.

Wishing you peace, Sr. Joan

Second Grade First Eucharist

After many months of preparation and study, the St. Agnes Second Grade and PSR Students participated in receiving their First Eucharist on April 3rd. Personal banners representing what the sacrament meant to each student graced the Gathering Space. The new communicants led their families, relatives and friends beautifully, in prayer, as they all gathered to celebrate this sacrament.

Oklahoma where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain... The Jr. High performance of Oklahoma enjoyed four showings, with one of those being a sold out dinner theater catered by Texas RoadHouse. The proceeds from the dinner theater went to two different missions: Global Brigade in Honduras which is a medical mission that St. Agnes alumnus, Jessica Taylor is involved with and the Holy Childhood Association. Mrs. Cour and the students worked very hard crafting their performance and it was evident in every show. They took one of their performances on the road down the street to the Sacred Heart Convent Motherhouse where their talents really shined due to limited props and no stage. Hats off to a fine performance by the St. Agnes sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

May Crowning

The eighth grade and first grade students led the May Crowning for the St. Agnes student body and faculty. At the end of the May Crowning ceremony, the eighth graders received their class ribbons which were pinned into place on their sleeves by their teachers, Ms. Harris and Ms. Rang. The ribbon symbolizes their many achievements and approaching graduation.

Hanging with Sr. Joan “Principal for the day” and “Lunch with the Principal” again made for some lively bidding at the St. Agnes Auction. There were two winners of “Principal for the day”, John Schmidt and Nicole Swehla. Each experienced a day as principal visiting classrooms and “working” alongside Sr. Joan during a “typical” school day. Matthew, Tucker and Beth Von Behren were delighted to have “Lunch with the Principal”. They were able to leave the St. Agnes campus with Sr. Joan for lunch at a destination of their choice-McDonalds!

St. Agnes School 2010-2011 Annual Fund Donors The 2010-2011 goal for the Annual Fund was $77,000. Thanks to your generous support, we met this goal. I am grateful for all your gifts of time, prayers and financial commitment that keep the Spirit of St. Agnes alive. Thank you for being a light that shines for our St. Agnes children and for supporting St. Agnes’ mission of Catholic Education. Our St. Agnes students and staff hold you in our daily prayers. Wishing you God’s love, grace and light. Gratefully, Sr. M. Joan Sorge, O.P. ALUMNI Class of 2011 James & Katie Ambrose Mark & Krista Arisman Molly Torticel Baker Michael & Ellen Bartletti Sr. Angelene Biderbost, O.P. Rob and Betsy Briney Thomas K. Cavanagh John Darby Thomas & Paula Denny George & Georgia Dirksen Michael & Susan Disco David & Elizabeth Dold Joseph Dold Frances Eimer Michael Fanale Fred & Stephanie Farley John & Sarah Pratt Farmer Maureen Farmer Robert Flesh Rosemary Gall Patricia Giganti Greg Goetz John Goetz Jeannene Gould James J. Hanrahan Joan Hanrahan Jim & Patsy Herron Mark Hine John C, Hutches Andrew Kelley Michael Kelley Barbara Kern Joe & Katy Khayyat Bobby & Sara Kink-Tucker Michelle Kornack Michael & Kary Lansden Annamarie Lim Howard Lott Erik Lyons Marianne Impastato Mazzola Tim & Geralyn McEvoy Joseph McFadden Maria Moreno Thomas H. Morris Alison Murphy Adam & Andrea Narup

Scott & Courtney Norris John & Sharon O’Brien Paul Oggero Ronald & Rose Oller Mike & Pamela Patton Trish Penning George Perry Nancy Peterson Daron & Angela Poage Greg Ranalletta Bill & Mary Gorman Roberts Krista Roof Leo Rubinkowski Mark Rubinkowski Kim Sharpe William & Marilyn Sheehan Carrie Bean Smith Chris & Joanne Smudde Peter & Patricia Steward Justin & Kristy Stone Robert Venable Eric & Christina Wells Rick & Nancy Wilderson Howard Willcockson Robert & Helen Wise Nathan & Christa Zak BUSINESSES Bank of America Bergner’s Community Days Cub Foods E L Pruitt Co. General Mills Foundation Global Printing & Graphics Hanson Information Systems Horace Mann Illini Bank J.M. Burke Excavating, Inc. Meijer R.D. Lawrence Sitko Chiropractic Target Venturini Chiropractic Center Walnut Foundation Wells Fargo

FRIENDS Geneva Abell Robert H. Boehmer Trust Hector Fortin Thelma Goebel Mike Kruger Thomas Mulcahey Martha Neugebauer Patti Schnoor David & Marcia Sykuta Paul Venturini GRANDPARENTS Richard & Cindi Allender Joyce Alm Margaret Angeli Joe Bartletti Michael & Mary Beth Bartletti Mark & Katrina Beattie Stephen & Donna Belcher Charlotte Bell Dr. Sandra Bilinsky Dr. Richard & Bette Bilinsky Thomas & Maureen Brady Cladys Byrnes Eleanor Cavanagh Charles & Cora Clark Jim & Nancy Conness Bill & Suzy Creasey Kevin & Sandy Danner Deanna Demuzio Mary Lou Disco Rita Dodd Joseph Dold Clyde & Kay Ethridge Nancy Evans Marvin & Mary Farmer Leonard & Dorothy Ferguson Charlotte Frierdich Gary Frierdich Leroy & Carol Fritzsche Ron & Carolyn Fuchs Joe & Pat Gilmore Jean Goetz John Goetz Bob & Nancy Gorman Barbara Gramlich

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Bob & Tina Green Dale & Jane Grieser Jan Gullo Sheila & Richard Gunderson Jacqueline Harmon Laverne Harvey John & Nancy Hausman Joseph Henebry Rick & Rita Holzmacher Wayne & Karen Ilsley Dave & Susan Jackson Tim & Alane Jaeger Robert & Judy Johnson Jeanette Kelly Mary Kelm Herb & Nancy Kiel Imogene Koehler Oswald & Midge Langfelder Billie Long Guileen Manuel Wymond & Jacqueline Mason James & Martha Mayfield Carol McEvoy Margeurite McNear James & Louanne Milbrandt Robb & Sylvia Miller Helen Minder Mike & Mary Mizeur Gloria Mundy Len & Jean Naumovich James & Mary Ann Nemecek K. Michael & Marsha Norris Gail Orsinger Virginia Peterson Jim & Mary Phalen Harold & Rita Pickinpaugh Robert & Marcy Power Joyce Pratt Ernest & Delores Prosperini Pete & Sharon Rapacz Marie Reyne Kevin & Mary Riker S. David & Judith Ross Jodie Rowley Mrs. Gerry Ryan Robert & Maureen Ryan Phil Schmidt Joseph & Mary Lou Schroeder

Larry & Karen Schumacher Mike Sgro Lou & Joyce Silotto Jim & Mitzi Stepping Fred & Eileen Streb Lynn & Penny Strobel Tom & Gayle Swoik Tom & Rita Thoele Bob & Jean Tubbs Charles & Geraldine Verdier Jim & Kay Wallwork Dave & Kathy Winders Janet & Dale Wines Carol Yuscius

Luby Groesch and sons, Gary & Greg --Lorene Groesch Benjamin & Yolanda Fox --John & Susanna Gust Nell & Harry Hanrahan --Joan Hanrahan Howard Harrell --William & Margaret Harrell William Hayes & Linda Puls --Henrietta Hayes Gary Heinking --Bonnie Heinking Evan Hoffman --David Henebry Evan J. Hoffman --Jeff & Myra Hoffman IN HONOR / MEMORY OF Evan Hoffman Alec & Kyra Holzmacher and --Geneva Abell Evan Hoffman --Rick & Rita Holzmacher Annekathryn, Andrew & Elise Rikeralm Evan Hoffman --Joyce Alm --Sharon Lee Homer Joseph Angeli Elise Ilsley --Margaret Angeli --Wayne & Karen Ilsley Otto & Agnes Biderbost Joy Hohnson Hammes --Sr. Angelene Biderbost, O.P. --Robert & Judy Johnson George W. Bloome Keane & Henebry families --Judi Bloome --John & Rose Keane Merle K. Buerkett Donald J. Kelly & Kathy Kelly --Rita Buerkett Stiles --Janice W. Kelly Mary Kay Harrelson --Jack & Janice Butler Gene Kelly --Virginia Kelly William Cavanagh, Sr. --Eleanor Cavanagh Sandy Broccardo (my sister) --Barbara Kern Evan Hoffman --Mike & Dawn Caveny Bill Coady --James & Pamela Ketchum Claire & Peter Laub --Karen Cummins Joseph & Donna Fleck --Michael & Kary Lansden Ed & Cathy Derhake --Patrick & Nancy Derhake Evan Hoffman --Billie Long Vincent L. Disco --Mary Lou Disco Phyllis Mazzola --Marianne Impastato Eugene T. Dodd Mazzola --Rita Dodd James McEvoy Thomas F. Donelan, Sr. --Carol McEvoy --Regina C. Donelan Joseph & Donna Fleck My wife, Gerti Egan --Tim & Geralyn McEvoy --Joseph Egan Bob Kenney Albert “Bud” Eimer --Michael & Linda K. Mueller --Frances Eimer Evan Hoffman Warren B. Galligan --Scott & Courtney Norris --Agnes Galligan Mr. & Mrs. F.A. Cadagin Jane Gatten --J. Edward & Rita Norris --Mary Ann Gatten Msgr. Patrick Wright Evan Hoffman --K. Michael & Marsha Norris --Thelma Goebel William V. Oggero (1946) & Ed Goetz --Jean Goetz Laura A. (Oggero) Meadow (1948) --Paul Oggero

Dr. Howard L., Jean, and Frank Penning --Trish Penning Mary Irene Perry --George Perry Cecelia Quattrin --Mark & Monica Polistina Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Putrich --Robert Putrich School sisters of Notre Dame, Mequon Province --Juleann H. Randles Living & Deceased Members --Joseph Richiusa Eileene Gorman --William & Mary Gorman Roberts Harold & Rosella Rogers --Dean & Julie Cardosi Rogers Angelo Rosa, Jr. --Edna Rosa Lee & Sig Rubinkowski --Conrad & Kathy Rubinkowski Joy Johnson Hammes --Stephen & Jane Ryan Ruth Kauffman’s Birthday --Frank & Mary Schwartz Richard Shaughnessy --Valeria Shaughnessy My parents, Kathlyn & Jack Boll --Cheryl Simonson Natalie Kae Krohe --Jason & Heather Southard Charles “Pete” Staley --Mary Staley Bruno & Jim Venturini --Bernadine Venturini Ken Fifer --Chris & Sheila Vollmer Eugene T. Dodd --Karen White Kathryn Willcockson --R. Howard Willcockson Ursula (Heron) & Fred Neighbors --Robert & Helen Wise Tony Yuscius --Carol Yuscius LEADERSHIP James & Kathryn Ambrose Michael & Karen Beckmann Jack & Janice Butler William Ciotti Gregory & Leslie Clem Deanna Demuzio

Thomas & Paula Denny Joseph Dold Tim & Maria Drake John & Catherine Kefer Godwin John Goetz Bob & Nancy Gorman William & Pam Grant Donald & Louisa Harris Jim & Carol Hausman Reverend Robert J. Jallas Robert & Judy Johnson Neil & Diana Jordan Patrick & Tammie Klein Kelley Linda Klein Doug & Mary Ludolph Joseph & Tracy Milbrandt John Pruitt Dean & Julie Cardosi Rogers Conrad & Kathy Rubinkowski Phil Schmidt Richard & Linda Smith Chris & Lisa Sommer Tom & Gayle Swoik M.A.G.I.C. MATCH A & B Printing Services, Inc. (Elmer & Joe Bruso) • A.H.I. Electrical & Insulation Contractors Co. (Matt & Janet Von Behren) • Alterna-Care Home Health Systems (Nancy Enlow) • America Ambulance Service, Inc. (Susan Zappa) • Michael and Karen Beckmann • J.M. Burke Excavating, Inc. (Jim & Donna Burke) • Complete Care Pharmacy/Walnut Foundation (David & Marilyn Koehler) • Cullers French Fry, LLC. (Jim & Darcie Cullers) • Edward Jones Investments (Ed & Sandy Lex) • Farmland Solutions (Kent & Kathe Kraft) • Dr. Fyans Christian Counseling (Dr. Leslie Fyans) • Greg & Kelly Gilmore • The Gold Center (Jim & Carol Hausman) • Barbara Gramlich • Harper (ON THE WAY) Stores (Chris & Lisa Sommer) • Illini Bank (Linda Klein) • Johnson Development Co. (George & Marilyn Johnson) • Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP (Kate Ward) •

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Ketchum & Eves, Inc. (Jim & Pam Ketchum) King’s Lawn Care (Roy King) Mark & Deanna Kuchar Luers Footware Group (Melanie Raleigh & Dave Saner) Marine Bank (Kathy Seadler) Memorial Medical Center- ER (Tim & Polly Harvey) Midwest Office Supply (Steve DeMarco) Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance. Co. (Dennis McCormick) PhysioTherapy Professionals, LLC (Leah Boente-Hulcher) Pleasant Nursery, Inc. (Denise Buscher) Primo Designs (Len & Nick Naumovich) Dr. Toni & Randy Quinn (Wells Fargo Matching Gift) Andrew & Roxanne Ramage R.D. Lawrence Construction Co. Ltd. (John Goetz) Dean & Julie Cardosi Rogers Dr. Stephen & Jane Ryan Springfield Clinic, Vascular Surgery Sam’s Best Brands Plus (Sam & Nhi Moriconi) John & Robin Schmidt Selvaggio Steel, Inc. (Mark & Mary Selvaggio) West Star Aviation (Jim & Gina Swehla)

MATCHING GIFT Bank of America General Mills Foundation Merck Walnut Foundation Wells Fargo PARISHIONERS Robert & Nicole Agans Lisa Agusti Dennis & Sarah Albanese George & Bonnie Alewelt Joyce Alm James & Katie Ambrose Margaret Angeli James & Judy Antonacci Nick & Karen Appelbaum Mark & Krista Arisman Steve & Joan Baker John & Wanda Barlick

Larry & Lynette Barnett Michael & Ellen Bartletti Michael & Mary Beth Bartletti Michael & Karen Beckmann Tom & Rosemary Beam Carolyn Beeler Troy & Teresa Benedict Brent & Sammie Berberet Tim & Suzanne Berry Matthew & Kimberly Bilinsky Dan & Julie Billingsley Charlie & Michelle Blackburn Patrick & Stephanie Blair Michael & Lois Bloechle William & Cheryl Bloink Judi Bloome Cory & Melissa Boatman Thomas & Maureen Brady Robert Boehmer Bruno & Irene Bonczyk Robert & Jane Brenneisen Robert & Betsy Briney Joseph & Bonnie Brockamp Ralph & Roslyn Brookens Thomas & Pamela Brooks Kevin & Rebecca Brown Walt & Edna Mae Brown Rita Buerkett Frank & Barbara Buraski Stacey Burke Mark & Cheryl Burns Doug & Janet Butler Jack & Janice Butler Sally Cadagin Laura Caponigro Brian & Laura Carroll Eleanor Cavanagh Thomas K. Cavanagh Michael & Dawn Caveny Andrew & Diane Cherry William Ciotti William P. & Ann Clark Gregory & Leslie Clem Phillip & Cyndy Coats Connie Cody Linda L. Constant Steve & Mary Contri Celeste Costa David & Sharon Costa James & Jamie Cour Mark & Cathy Crawford Bill & Suzy Creasey Karen Cummins Shannon & Mary Cummins David & Gina Curry Ron & Jackie Davis Ruth Ann Day Steve & Wendi DeMarco Thomas & Dana DeMarco Thomas & Paula Denny

Patrick & Nancy Derhake Karen Devlin George & Georgia Dirksen Mary Lou Disco Michael & Susan Disco Roger & Linda Distlehorst C. David Dodd David & Elizabeth Dold Joseph Dold Regina C. Donelan Jim & Cassie Donelan Timothy & Maria Drake Dennis & Theresa Duffin Tom & Colleen Dunham Mark Dust Eric & Amy Eberding Kirk & Lisa Eberding Don & Betty Ed Joseph Egan Francisco & Karla Eguez Frances Eimer Jeff & Nancy Enlow Edgar & Jemille Espejo Nancy Evans Fred & Stephanie Farley John & Sarah Pratt Farmer Marvin & Mary Farmer Maribeth Farnham Jim & Lisa Fay Leonard & Deborah Ferguson Roger & Julie Finnell John & Colleen Fischer James & Giovanna Forstall James & Christina Foys Marcia Franklin Andy & Cindy Frierdich Leroy & Carol Fritzsche Angela Fyans-Jimenez Dwayne & LuAnn Gab Gale & Rosemary Gall Agnes Galligan Peter & Eleanor Garvey Mary Ann Gatten Doug & Kaylee Gholson Albert & Marian Giacomini Patricia Giganti Gregory & Kelly Gilmore John & Catherine Kefer Godwin William & Ruth Goebel Brad & Pamela Goetz Greg Goetz Jean Goetz John Goetz Ann Meyers Goin Barbara Gramlich William & Pam Grant Bob & Tina Green Kori Green Marty & Diane Green John & Ann Griffin

Dorthada Groesch Lorene Groesch David & Michelle Grove James & Mary Grundel Kenneth & Mary Guernsey Dennis & Maggie Gullo Eric & Joanna Gunderson Dennis & Michelle Gunterman John & Susanna Gust Jesse Guzman Rick & Patty Hagen John & Patrice Hall Joan Hanrahan William & Margaret Harrell Carolyn Harris Donald & Louisa Harris Joseph & Carrie Harrison Frank &Susan Hartl John & Jackie Hartman Thomas & Marita Hartwig Tim & Polly Harvey Jim & Carol Hausman Henrietta Hayes Bonnie Heinking Mary Hempstead Jeff & Brittany Hendricks David Henebry Gayle Henry Jacob & Margie Hermes William Hermes Courtney Herr Jim & Patsy Herron John & Evelyn Hine Jeff & Myra Hoffman Kyle & Trish Holtgrave Maxine Homa Sharon Lee Homer Terry & Barbara Huffman Russ & Jennifer Hughes John & Leah Hulcher Rose Marie Hutches Scott & Shannon Ilsley Mark & Michelle Iocca Rhonda Jachino Reverend Robert J. Jallas Lida Jeffers Craig & Jennifer Johnson Dawn Johnson George & Marilyn Johnson Stephen & Julie Johnson Doris Y. Jones Jason Jones Neil & Diana Jordan J. Patrick & Janice Joyce Brian & Meg Justison Rick & Kathy Kaesebier John & Christine Kanoski Peggy Keller Patrick & Tammie Klein Kelley Brian & Michelle Kelly

Janice W. Kelly Virginia Kelly Barbara Kern Robert & Nancy Kerr Charles & Paula Ketchum James & Pamela Ketchum Joe & Katy Khayyat Paul & Jane Kiel Louis & Pam Kink Bobby & Sara Kink-Tucker Janet Koltun Michelle Kornack Kent & Kathleen Kraft Mark & Deanna Kuchar Rusty & Debbie Landes Randy & Dia Langellier Michael & Kary Lansden Larry & Judy Lascody Thomas & Ann Laughlin Ed & Sandra Lex Rogelio & Kathleen Lim Jaime Linderman Mary M. Link Ignacio & Jill Loureiro Danny & Lisa Fendrich Loyd Doug & Mary Ludolph Erik & Shyla Lyons Timothy & Michele Lyons Michael Lysaker Joseph & Deborah Manker Scott & Cheryl Drda Manuel Anthony & Ann Mares Daniel & Renee Markwell Jose & Kathleen Martinez Lester & Pam Mason John & Keri Mayfield Scott & Jill McCamant Kenneth & Sarah McCart Carol McCue Edward & Rita McDowall Carol McEvoy Tim & Geralyn McEvoy Joseph McFadden Betty J. McGann Keith & Sandra McReynolds Steve & Cindy Megginson Shari Mendelson Rita Messinger Arthur & Kathleen Meyer James & Jeannette Milbrandt James & Louanne Milbrandt David & Dawn Miller Helen Minder John & Katie Mirkovic Mike & Mary Mizeur Sam & Nhi Moriconi Michael & Linda K. Mueller John & Ann Mullenix Alison Murphy Adam & Andrea Narup

Joshua & Stacy Neff Bill & Lori Negro j. Edward & Rita Norris Kelly Norris K. Michael & Marsha Norris Scott & Courtney Norris James & Peggy O'Brien John & Sharon O'Brien Marilyn O'Brien Margaret O’Donnell Ronald & Rose Oller Mary Jo Osborn Robert & Dawn Owens Steve & Eileen Parn Susan Patterson Mike & Pamela Patton Trish Penning Chris & Patricia Byrnes Peterson Nancy Peterson Patrick & Sarah Phalen Sr. Francis Mary Philipp, O.P. Kenneth & Lisa Pinkham Art & Dagmar Pinto Daron & Angela Poage Mark & Monica Polistina Stephen & Shawn Povse Richard & Jill Willis Powell Ernest & Delores Prosperini Robert Putrich Steven & Jennifer Rahn Marilyn Ramirez Irene Ranalletta Juleann H. Randles Chris & Kara Rapacz Andrew & Brenda Rathsack Don & Julie Richardson Michael & Mary Richey Joseph Richiusa Jennifer Rikeralm Bill & Mary Gorman Roberts Dean & Julie Cardosi Rogers Kathleen Rollman Krista Roof Edna Rosa S. David & Judith Ross S. David & Rhonda Ross Thomas & Jody Roth Conrad & Kathy Rubinkowski Rhea Rucker Diego & Maria Ruiz Val & Julie Potter Rumple Robert & Maria Rutter Bill Ryan Stephen & Jane Ryan Arthur & Pauline Santini Arthur & Doris Savoie Terrence & Sherry Schaddel Debbie Schierholz

John & Robin Schmidt Frank & Mary Schwartz Jeanne E. Scott David & Kathy Seadler Mark & Mary Selvaggio Kim Sharpe Valeria Shaughnessy Thomas & Joanna Shearer William & Marilyn Sheehan Mike & Sherri Short Walter & Jean Simhauser John & Shelley Simon Cheryl Simonson Steven & Susan Sitko Richard & Linda Smith Sarah Smith Chris & Joanne Smudde Rick & Laura Soehnlin Chris & Lisa Sommer Tim & Michelle Sorenson Sr. M. Joan Sorge, O.P. Jason & Heather Southard Scott Sponsler Gregory & Katrina St. Aubin Matthew & Sarah St. John Mary Steward Peter & Patricia Steward John & Kathy Stoltz Justin & Kristy Stone Eric & Sheila Streb Frank & Alice Sullivan James & Gina Swehla David & Marci Sykuta Jon & Diane Tarr Charles & Jennifer Taylor Christopher Thompson James & Kathleen Thompson Brook & Lynn Trees Sam & Tracey Trigillo William Tubbs & Jennifer Johnson D. Kelly & Jill Urbas John Vaughn Robert Venable Bernadine Venturini Michael Venturini Charles & Geraldine Verdier Michael & Kathleen Vizral Chris & Sheila Vollmer Matthew & Janet Von Behren Jennifer Vorreyer Justin & Kathleen Ward John & Chris Warrington Betty Washko Lindsay Watkins Robert & Cheryl Watts Marianne Weed Eric & Christina Wells Steven & Karen White Vaughn & Denise Whiteman

Rick & Nancy Wilderson R. Howard Willcockson Robert & Helen Wise Joe & Dawn Wortley Jason & Salena Young Nathan & Christa Zak Leo & Susan Zappa PAST STAFF Sr. Mary Lawrence Green, OP Kathy Howell John & Rose Keane Sr. Katherine O’Connor, OP SCHOOL FAMILIES Robert & Nicole Agans Lisa Agusti Dennis & Sarah Albanese Mark & Krista Arisman Michael & Ellen Bartletti Troy & Teresa Benedict Brent & Sammie Berberet Tim & Suzanne Berry Matthew & Kimberly Bilinsky Dan & Julie Billingsley Charlie & Michelle Blackburn Patrick & Stephanie Blair William & Cheryl Bloink Cory & Melissa Boatman Robert & Jane Brenneisen Robert & Betsy Briney Thomas & Pamela Brooks Kevin & Rebecca Brown Stacey Burke Laura Caponigro Brian & Laura Carroll A. Charles & Diane Cherry William P. & Ann Clark Gregory & Leslie Clem Phillip & Cyndy Coats Connie Cody Rollie & Zeny Cooper David & Sharon Costa Mark & Cathy Crawford Shannon & Mary Cummins David & Gina Curry Ron & Jackie Davis Ruth Ann Day Thomas & Dana DeMarco Patrick & Nancy Derhake Michael & Susan Disco David & Elizabeth Dold Jim & Cassie Donelan Timothy & Maria Drake Tom & Colleen Dunham Eric & Amy Eberding Kirk & Lisa Eberding Francisco & Karla Eguez

Jeff & Nancy Enlow Edgar & Jemille Espejo Fred & Stephanie Farley John & Sarah Pratt Farmer Leonard & Deborah Ferguson Roger & Julie Finnell John & Colleen Fischer James & Christina Foys Andy & Cindy Frierdich Angela Fyans-Jimenez Doug & Kaylee Gholson Gregory & Kelly Gilmore John & Catherine Kefer Godwin Brad & Pamela Goetz Greg Goetz Kori Green Marty & Diane Green John & Ann Griffin David & Michelle Grove Dennis & Maggie Gullo Eric & Joanna Gunderson Dennis & Michelle Gunterman Jesse Guzman Rick & Patty Hagen Tara Hall Joseph & Carrie Harrison Thomas & Marita Hartwig Tim & Polly Harvey Jim & Carol Hausman Jeff & Brittany Hendricks David Henebry Courtney Herr Jeff & Myra Hoffman Kyle & Trish Holtgrave Rick & Megan Holzmacher Terry & Barbara Huffman Russ & Jennifer Hughes John & Leah Hulcher Scott & Shannon Ilsley Mark & Michelle Iocca Craig & Jennifer Johnson Dawn Johnson George & Marilyn Johnson Stephen & Julie Johnson Jason Jones Neil & Diana Jordan Brian & Meg Justison John & Christine Kanoski Robert & Nancy Kerr James & Pamela Ketchum Joe & Katy Khayyat Paul & Jane Kiel Louis & Pam Kink Bobby & Sara Kink-Tucker Michelle Kornack Kent & Kathleen Kraft Mark & Deanna Kuchar Randy & Dia Langellier Michael & Kary Lansden Ed & Sandra Lex

Jaime Linderman Ignacio & Jill Loureiro Danny & Lisa Fendrich Loyd Doug & Mary Ludolph Erik & Shyla Lyons Timothy & Michele Lyons Scott & Cheryl Drda Manuel Anthony & Ann Mares Daniel & Renee Markwell Jose & Kathleen Martinez Lester & Pam Mason John & Keri Mayfield Scott & Jill McCamant Kenneth & Sarah McCart Tim & Geralyn McEvoy Keith & Sandra McReynolds Steve & Cindy Megginson Shari Mendelson James & Jeannette Milbrandt Joseph & Tracy Milbrandt David & Dawn Miller John & Katie Mirkovic Sam & Nhi Moriconi Michael & Linda K. Mueller Alison Murphy Stacey Nall Joshua & Stacy Neff Bill & Lori Negro Andy & Amy Nichols Kelly Norris Scott & Courtney Norris Robert & Dawn Owens Steve & Eileen Parn Tana Pearl Chris & Patricia Peterson Nancy Peterson Patrick & Sarah Phalen Art & Dagmar Pinto Daron & Angela Poage Mark & Monica Polistina Richard & Jill Willis Powell Randy & Toni Quinn Steven & Jennifer Rahn Chris & Kara Rapacz Don & Julie Richardson Michael & Mary Richey Jennifer Rikeralm Bill & Mary Gorman Roberts Dean & Julie Cardosi Rogers Richard & Joan Rogers Kathleen Rollman Krista Roof S. David & Rhonda Ross Rhea Rucker Diego & Maria Ruiz Val & Julie Potter Rumple Robert & Maria Rutter Stephen & Jane Ryan John & Robin Schmidt Rod & Mary Ann Schroeder

Kim Sharpe Thomas & Joanna Shearer Mike & Sherri Short John & Shelley Simon Sarah Smith Chris & Joanne Smudde Rick & Laura Soehnlin Chris & Lisa Sommer Tim & Michelle Sorenson Jason & Heather Southard Scott Sponsler Gregory & Katrina St. Aubin Matt & Sarah St. John John & Kathy Stoltz Justin & Kristy Stone Eric & Sheila Streb James & Gina Swehla Jon & Diane Tarr Charles & Jennifer Taylor Brook & Lynn Trees Sam & Tracey Trigillo William Tubbs & Jennifer Johnson D. Kelly & Jill Urbas Michael & Kathleen Vizral Chris & Sheila Vollmer Matthew & Janet Von Behren Jennifer Vorreyer Justin & Kathleen Ward John & Chris Warrington Lindsay Watkins Robert & Cheryl Watts Eric & Christina Wells Vaughn & Denise Whiteman Joe & Dawn Wortley Jason & Salena Young Leo & Susan Zappa SCHOOL STAFF Sr. Angelene Biderbost, O.P. Nancy Braker Dawn Caveny Jamie Cour Darcie Cullers Karen Cummins Lyn Drainer Margaret Friedel Rosemary Gall Patty Hagen Carolyn Harris Jackie Hartman Reverend Robert J. Jallas Pam Kink Joette Manning Sarah McCart Katie Mirkovic Andrea Narup Susan Patterson Pamela Patton

Trish Penning Karen Perrero Nancy Peterson Sr. Francis Mary Philipp, O.P. Cindy Pigg Kathleen Rollman Sr. M. Joan Sorge, O.P. Rita Stuewe Jenny Taylor Connie Tozer Maria Twaddle Kathleen Vizral Denise Vogt Karen White RESOURCE MATERIALS Dennis & Sarah Albanese Jim & Judy Antonacci Dave Bourland Rob & Betsy Briney Mary Cody Dominican Sisters Terry Farmer Greg & Kelly Gilmore Jim Gvazdiskas Bill & Maggie Hankinson Tom & Marita Hartwig Eileen & Glenn Jacobs Joe & Katy Khayyat Paul & Jane Kiel Mark & Deanna Kuchar Donna Lewis Doug & Mary Ludolph Barb Mason Glenna Mason Daniel & Pamela McCormack Joan Meisner Joe & Robin Miller Mark & Dimana Minder Joe & Kelly Moore Salvatore & Nhi Moriconi Mike & Linda Mueller Jackie Nemecek Andy & Amy Nichols Chris & Patty Peterson Randy & Toni Quinn Conrad & Kathy Rubinkowski Val Rumple & Julie Potter Serv Pro Chris & Joanne Smudde Mick & Mary Sullivan Jim & Gina Swehla Jason & Amanda Turner Dana Young

Saying “Goodbye” to St. Agnes PeaceBuilders Mrs. Lyn Drainer’s name is synonymous with commitment, not only to her 3rd grade classes that she has taught over 24 years but to the whole school. Mrs. Drainer has been a regular at many school activities throughout the years. She has been the faculty liaison with Parents’ Club and a member of the MAGIC Match committee. Mrs. Drainer’s love for reading is a trait that she has passed on to many of her students throughout her years at St. Agnes. She also has been an integral part of the “Read-In” that is enjoyed by students third through eighth grade during Catholic Schools Week. When the Shurley English program was introduced at St. Agnes, Mrs. Drainer rose to the occasion. Her enthusiasm for the program was an inspiration to the rest of the faculty. Mrs. Drainer’s talent for bringing out the best in her students is a blessing that we will all miss. Mrs. Drainer received the “Crystal Apple” award from Horace Mann in honor of her years of teaching.

Mrs. Jackie Hartman knew that she wanted to be a first grade teacher since the time she finished second grade. Mrs. Hartman was very committed to her first grade students. During her 24 years, she always made it a point to reach out and call every student’s parents during the first two months of school. She was an active member of the M.A.G.I.C. Match committee and served as a part of the Late Day Administration staff. Mrs. Hartman plans to enjoy more time with her husband and visiting her sons. She will also be cheering her favorite team the “Fighting Illini” to victory. Mrs. Hartman kept her faith growing by being a part of the faculty “Why Catholic” group. She shared her faith with her “little ones” through her love of Bible stories. Mrs. Hartman was awarded the “Crystal Apple” from Horace Mann for all her work in the classroom.

Mrs. Johanna Grandchamp came to St. Agnes a little over four years ago. She was the 7th grade Homeroom teacher, the 7th and 8th grade Math teacher and 7th grade Religion teacher. During her years here at St. Agnes, Mrs. Grandchamp was the coordinator of Math Counts and during the last two years also served as the faculty coordinator of Scholastic Bowl. Mrs. Grandchamp was also involved in the faculty and staff “Why Catholic” group. She was an avid sports fan and was in attendance at many Jr. High games with her family. When asked about the students at St. Agnes, Mrs. Grandchamp commented that she always enjoyed seeing the difference in the students’ behavior from inside to outside of the classroom. Mrs. Grandchamp said she would miss the camaraderie of the faculty but she looks forward to being able to spend more time with her family.

Ms. Ashley Levan, joined the St. Agnes staff this time last fall and students welcomed her to our school community and now we are saying “Goodbye”. In just one year, Ms. Levan was a very strong presence at St. Agnes as she gave guidance to individual students and classes. She showed a deep understanding for students but also challenged them as they grew. Her guidance will be missed. We wish her continued success as she embarks on her educational journey for a PhD at Brigham Young University.

Eighth Grade The 2010-2011 school year was a busy one for all of the eighth grade students at St. Agnes. There were many hours of studying, tests and paper writing, service hours fulfilled and extracurricular activities. Confirmation was celebrated on April 1, with Bishop Thomas John Paprocki conferring this Sacrament. After receiving their ribbons during the May Crowning, the eighth graders returned to St. Agnes school that night for the fourth annual lock-in. The evening’s events allowed the students to share memories, reflect on their time at St. Agnes, and look ahead to high school. Energy was plentiful throughout the night and into the next morning. No Sleep! The eighth grade joined together to dedicate a bookcase for their fellow classmate Evan Hoffman. Jeff and Myra Hoffman also joined in the dedication and donated several books from Evan’s own personal library. The bookcase and reading nook are now part of the St. Agnes Library for all students to enjoy. Graduation activities included an eighth grade dance on May 13th, planned by the Room Parents. Sr. Joan joined the future graduates in a well deserved Pepsi Pause with the Principal. This “Pepsi Pause” is a time for Sr. Joan to talk with and listen to the eighth grade about issues that are important to them and provides an avenue for them to relay their thoughts and feelings on their experience and suggest improvements at St. Agnes. The eighth grade breakfast on May 17th welcomed the 2011 class into the St. Agnes Alumni community. An awards ceremony on May 18th awarded the students for all of their hard work and dedication to their studies and extra-curricular activities. A Graduation Mass was celebrated in the evening with Fr. Bob followed by the presentation of diplomas. The newly graduated students returned to St. Agnes the next day to board a bus to take them on their much anticipated class trip to St. Louis. St. Agnes wishes all the new alumni blessings on their future journeys.

evanwalk On Sunday, May 1, over 500 people gathered at Lincoln Park in Springfield for evanwalk, to remember and celebrate Evan Hoffman on his 14th birthday. Evan would have been an 8th grader at St. Agnes School last year, but passed away after a 2-year battle with cancer in June 2010. Many St. Agnes students, faculty and parish families were among those gathered for the walk, picnic and balloon release. Fr. Bob provided a special blessing, and Sr. Joan did the honors of picking the winning 50/50 raffle ticket. The event raised more than$17,000 for the Evan Hoffman Children’s Fund at St. John’s Children’s Hospital.

MAGIC Match and Leadership Donors Appreciation Dinner The St. Agnes M.A.G.I.C. Match Program Sponsors and Annual Fund Leadership Donors enjoyed a “Cinco De Mayo” appreciation dinner. The appreciation dinner recognizes those for their generous financial gifts to both our M.A.G.I.C. Match program and to the St. Agnes Annual Fund. Chris Sommer (Harper Oil) was the 2010-2011 recipient for the Children’s Awards. The Children’s Award recognizes the continued exemplary contributions of our time-honored M.A.G.I.C. Match supporters.

Parish Picnic- “Party with the Pope” Why wait to celebrate…that was the thinking for this year’s St. Agnes Parish picnic. Many parishioners and school families enjoyed the picnic. The highlight was honoring Mr. Pope for all he has done over the years. Les Pope was not retiring but the Parish wanted to recognize him for all his years of service to the St. Agnes Parish and school community. Mr. Pope started working for St. Agnes in 1989. He has tirelessly, and faithfully, maintained the church, rectory and school buildings. He also has taken care of the grounds, mowing in the hot, hot summers and plowing in the frigid winters. Thank you for all you do for us here at St. Agnes, Mr. Pope! We are blessed!

Young at Heart (YAH) It's been an active year for the “Young at Heart” group at St. Agnes.  Since September of 2010, they have enjoyed four potlucks, four Grapevine Socials, held a Games Day, a Health Fair and a Blood Drive.  YAH also took two trips, one in December to Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville to see the Christmas lights. A second trip was in April to the Conklin Barn II Dinner Theater to enjoy a prime rib buffet dinner prior to a hilarious comedy “Run for Your Wife”. A full bus of 56 people made the trip. Everyone in the group was “Young at Heart” ranging in age from mid forties to late eighties. The trip was successful in bringing a divergent group of parishioners together for a fun event.  Additionally, YAH members went to the Muni as a group to see Guys and Dolls in July.  Many more activities are planned for this coming year.

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“Moving On!” May 20th was a big day in the lives of some “little people” here at St. Agnes School. This day marked the end of preschool and the beginning of new experiences for many. Parents, grandparents and special people filled the seats of the gym to watch the preschoolers perform many of the things they had learned throughout the school year. The program was accented with the “Days of the Week” song, a song about Noah’s Ark and the PeaceBuilder’s Pledge. The pledge is said by the whole student body together every school day during Morning Prayer. The program was completed with Sr. Joan giving the preschool students their “Moving On” certificates.

Oh, the Places You Will Go!

Elegant Event

The St. Agnes Kindergarten classes came dressed in their finest and used their best manners for the fourth Annual Elegant Event. Young gentlemen escorted young ladies to have their pictures taken and then returned to their respective classrooms for an elegant sit-down lunch complete with dessert followed by dancing a waltz. The children practiced their manners and money counting skills as they ordered their dining fare from parent waiters and waitresses. The theme of this year’s Learning Fair was The students discovered that it can be fun to get Reading. A stage presentation of “The dressed up and use their manners.

Bookworm” was presented by the third graders and their teachers. The students and their families were invited to tour the school to partake in the many classroom activities. A special thank you to the Reading Committee, whose initiation of the “Family Projects” enlivened the halls with posters, t-shirts and dioramas depicting a favorite family book.