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Volume XXXIX, Number 6 I resolve…Actually, that is as far as I have gotten on my obligatory New Year’s list of promises to myself that I know I will not keep. We all do it. We tell ourselves that this is the year we are really going to: (Choose as many as you would like.) 1. Lose weight 2. Stop procrastinating 3. Save more 4. quit ________ (fill in the blank) Unfortunately, by the Ides of March, we face the inevitable ennui of winter and most of these solemn vows are long since forgotten or rationalized away. I do not know about you, but I am very good at making what is good for me seem reasonably impossible, even detrimental. At least this way, I am not hard pressed to come up with a new list each year. I have not checked one off the old list since Nixon was President. Developing real resolve requires some honest reflection, and I’m just too stressed to reflect right now. Perhaps, I am trying to focus too much on action and not enough on attitude. A good list of resolutions should be short, gentle, comforting, and affirming. And so, for better or worse, let me share mine. They are certainly not definitive or terribly profound. My struggles are, after all, my own. However, you might find a sentence or two helpful. And so, I RESOLVE: (I thought the capital letters might make me really take these to heart.)

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Those based in understanding and altruism promote growth. …to play a lot of golf. Not because golf is important, but because it is not. It keeps one humble, social, and hopeful. …to try to find middle ground between a life that is quietly, desperately, and insanely cacophonous. We teach it as “centering prayer.” When I read the great biographies, the subjects seemed to live in the “center,” calm in crisis and steadfast in adversity. …to be kinder, gentler, quieter, and more purposeful. I want to pass good news more quickly than bad, compliments tenfold to criticisms, and say I am sorry much more quickly than I do. …to accumulate less. I already have more things than I need. I have more things than I want. Should I move again, I would like to do so with a small truck with room to spare.

And lastly, I resolve to act justly – when it is popular and when it is not – when it will bring praise and when it will bring criticism – and whether it will be understood or misconstrued. WWJD? Except for the golf, those four words are probably the best list of resolutions any of us could concoct. I guess it was simpler than I thought.

1. …to spend less time in the “land of certainty” and more time in the “land of wonder.” It is so easy to become so wrapped up in the business of life that I lose contact with the beauty of life. Poetry, nature, music, and literature can refresh the soul and nurture the spirit. 2. …to try less to subjugate the will of others and to spend more time trying to understand their motivation. Relationships based solely on power almost always tend to be struggles to the end.

The mission of Roncalli High School is to educate in the Catholic traditions of spiritual growth, life-long service, and academic excellence. Roncalli High School Mission Statement, adopted May 2012.

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Parents, As part of our ongoing accreditation process, you will be receiving several surveys over the next few months. Your feedback is very important. The surveys are short and can be done completely online. Please take a few moments to complete them. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or call 682-8801. Thank you for your support. Timothy Olson

Pierside Plaza Auction

Important Auction Meeting Wednesday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. There will be an auction meeting for all committee members on Wednesday, January 13th, at 6:00 p.m. in the café. This is for all soliciting committee members (for booths such as Fine Art, Services, Sports, etc.) not for the food, refreshments, registration, cashiering, or raffle areas. An e-mail and postcard will be sent to all who should be there. After this meeting, the 2016 Pierside Auction will then be in full swing. Once again, the money raffle will have a first place prize of $10,000. The other prizes consist of one $2,000 winner; two $1,000 winners, and two $500 winners. Tickets are now being sold. If you would like to purchase one or more, please come to the Development Office or call us at 686-8114. The goal is to sell all 500 before auction night. Soliciting for the auction is just beginning; therefore, it’s just the right time to volunteer to help. Sign up for a committee, donate an item, or even give cash for any booth. If you have any questions concerning the auction, please call me at 686-8150 or email [email protected]

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Roncalli Freshman Registration Wednesday, February 3, 2016 3:30p.m.-7:00p.m. In the café There will be Roncalli teachers, staff, and administration available to assist parents and students with registration. The sessions usually take about 15 minutes per student. Please bring the most recent report card and a $100 enrollment fee is required for each student. If a parent cannot attend, they should contact John Stelzer at school (686-8126) to arrange an appointment. If you know of a family who may be interested in Roncalli for their child, please have them call Cyndi Kraemer (686-8145) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you on February 3rd.

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Guidance Department

Recipe for a Happy New Year. . . Anonymous

Seniors New scholarships are coming in on a regular basis. Check our website under the Guidance Department link. Scholarships are listed in the order they are due. If you need a transcript for a scholarship, please email Mrs. Leist.

Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past— have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time. Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing— don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one wellselected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.

Music Boosters Atrium Decoration Take Down Monday, January 4th @ 5:00 pm Financial Aid UW Manitowoc will be hosting College Goal Wisconsin on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m. It’s also referred to as “Fill out your FAFSA” night. Parents and students can bring their information along, and volunteers will be able to assist them with their FAFSA. Juniors We were notified that the PSAT scores will not be available until January. They will be given back in class along with an explanation on how to interpret them. ACT Prep class Juniors and their parents will receive an email with the dates and times listed. All sessions will be completed before the April ACT test date. It is recommended that students take the ACT in the spring of their junior year either April or June. This ensures that students have almost 3 full years of English, math, science, and social studies which will help them do better on the test.

Fruit Sale Meeting This year’s kick-off meeting for the 2016 Fruit Sale will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zimmer Auditorium.

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The 2016 EWC Conference Honors Band and Choir will perform on January 9, 3:00 pm at Chilton High School.

SAVE THE DATE AND GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! The Eastern Wisconsin Conference Honors Band members from Roncalli are: Dashurie Tahiri - Flute Kathryn Bartel - Clarinet Neal Li - Clarinet Cullen Hilliker - Alto Saxophone Christine Lohr - Alto Saxophone Elizabeth Truckey - Baritone Saxophone Daniel Heinzen - Trumpet Ethan Peters - Euphonium

The Wisconsin Singers from the University of WisconsinMadison are returning to the Roncalli stage on Saturday, February 20 at 7:00pm in the Zimmer Auditorium! This show features powerful vocals, professional choreography, sensational instrumentals, and clever humor performed by UW Madison’s most talented students. The troupe's Broadway-caliber performances entertain more than 50,000 annually and have represented the UW as "Official Ambassadors of Goodwill" since 1967. This show offers something for children, students, and adults of all ages. Tickets are available at the following times and locations: Roncalli High School Main Office Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Box Office Hours: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm o Monday, February 15 o Thursday, February 18 The Eastern Wisconsin Conference Honors Choir members from Roncalli are: Abby Welnetz - Soprano Isabella Beckner - Soprano Abby Zurcher - Alto Allyson Stokes - Alto Christopher Flowers - Tenor Nathanial Lohr - Tenor Matthew Tess - Bass Evan Mihalakakos - Bass

Stop in or call 686-8151 during scheduled hours to purchase your tickets! Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students (age 4-18), $10 seniors (65 and older) All proceeds will benefit the Roncalli Music Department and Treehouse Theater.

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RAA CONCESSION WORKERS SCHEDULE PLEASE NOTE: Due to the need to staff various jobs for various events, it is most practical to assign people to these jobs on the dates listed. Effort was made to not schedule parents to work when their student is participating. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE DATE YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND A SUBSTITUTE OR MAKE A SWAP WITH SOMEONE. If you make a change, please notify Bob or Susie DeRoche (920-682-2578) Date Jan 12

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John Boettcher Jeffrey Jacoby

Sherrie Boettcher Kathleen Jacoby

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Jeff Pritzl Steve Wallander

Shannon Pritzl Stacey Wallander

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Kirk Shillcox Mark Dvorachek

Kristie Shillcox Heidi Dvorachek

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Penny Brusky

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Mark Bahrs Joe Oberbroeckling

Kelly Bahrs Alice Oberbroeckling

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David LeVene Karl Koch

Wendy LeVene James Jilek

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Alfredo Rodriguez Jeanne Koch

Carolina Rodriguez Carol Jilek

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Kelley Czechanski

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Arnold Mott Michael Bartel

Carol Mott Sarah Bartel

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Mike Lambert Daniel Wagner

Mary Lambert Marvin Mueller

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Tim Meyer Tina Wagner

Debra Meyer Ann Mueller

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Patti Johnson

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Scott Behringer Troy Christiansen

Shelly McNamara Lynn Christiansen

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David Danby David Pawlowski

Leann Danby Chris Pawlowski

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Tim Lohr Philbert Gabaldon

Patricia Lohr Amanda Gabaldon

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Jennifer Price

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Mark Bettag Wade Juza

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Katina Eisner David Eisner Richard Gallneberger Kimberly Gallneberger

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Lynn Truckey Paul Mihalakakos

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Stacy Ledvina

Teresa Bettag Michele Juza

James Truckey Nicole Mihalakakos

RAA Board Member John & Theresa Fessler

Bob & Susie DeRoche

Rose Mary Skubal Vicki Suettinger

John & Theresa Fessler

Randy Heinzen

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David Wheelis James Zurcher

Christine Wheelis Jessica Zurcher

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Luz Vaca Carolyn Dunn

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Thomas Angst Tim Brey

Julia Angst Angela Brey

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George Howard James Goonan

Karlyn Howard Lori Goonan

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Michelle Jirikowic Fritzy Brady

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Dana Beilke Myriam Christel

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Troy Peterson Scott Flowers

Jamie Peterson Tricia Flowers

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Barbara Sieracki Sandy Tures

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Kevin Guilette Daryl Holschach

Janette Guilette Betty Holschback

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Rose Mary Skubal Vicki Suettinger

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January Lunch Menu Monday

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4 5 Sloppy Joe On Bun, Mozzarella Dippers Potato, Vegetable, Milk, W/Marinara Or Chicken Fruit, Salad Bar N Gravy On Bun , Vegetable, Milk, Fruit Salad Bar 11 12 Chicken Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Soup, W/Oriental Veg., Rice, Crackers, Deli Stacker, Vegetables, Milk, Fruit, Vegetable, Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar Salad Bar 18 19 No School Teacher InChicken Nuggets, Service Vegetable, Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar 25 26 Cheesy Chicken Bake Breaded Chicken Casserole, Fresh Patty/Bun, Vegetable, Vegetables W/Dip, Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar Dinner Roll, Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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6 Stuffed Crust Pizza, Vegetable, Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar

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Friday 1 Holiday No School

7 8 Super Nachos, Refried Chicken Nuggets, Beans, Mini Carrots/Dip, Vegetable, Milk, Fruit, Rice, Milk, Fruit, Salad Salad Bar Bar

13 14 15 Hot Dog Or Chili Dog On Chicken Fajita, Sautéed Meatball Subs Bun, Baked Beans, Milk, Peppers, Vegetable, Rice, W/Marinara, Mozz Fruit, Salad Bar Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar Cheese, Vegetable, Milk , Fruit, Salad Bar 20 21 22 Chicken And Gravy On Spaghetti With Meat Chicken Alfredo/Noodles, Bun, Vegetable, Milk, Sauce, Vegetable, Vegetable, Dinner Roll, Fruit, Salad Bar Breadstick, Milk, Fruit, Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar Salad Bar 27 28 29 Chili, Dinner Roll, String Oriental Bar, Chicken, Hamburger Or Mushroom Cheese, Fresh Vegetable, Vegetable, Rice, Sweet N Swiss Burger, Vegetable, Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar Sour Or Teriyaki Sauce, Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar Milk, Fruit, Salad Bar