DEC 1, 2025
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1st Thursday of the Month - Dec 4th - Alumni & Friends meet 9am at DeRango's
on Washington & West Blvd
Beginning Monday Dec 8th - Jim Rasmussen '76 will be handling the Alumni House "BLOG"
SPECIAL THANKS to Jenny (Miller) Hovan '78 who sponsored today's Alumni House lunch in memory of her father John Miller '54 & the "Stay'in Alive" Dancers. Wells Brothers Pizza & Antipasto Salad were the main course. Unfortunately, Jenny is in Naples, Florida and was unavailable to join the gang.
Frank D'Acquisto brought a large tray of Chocolate Squares for dessert.
Grandpa John '56 with grandson Chris Hovan '18
Jenny (Miller) Hovan '78
"Stay'in Alive Dancers"
Dave Benjamin, Marty Defatte, Dan Kovara, Lloyd Tremmel, Gary Schonert,
Ed DeMeulenaere, John Ketarkus
Jerry Jardina is in Chandler AZ, Dan Bentz & Jack Kelley have passed
Joining us today: Bill Rivers, Lisa Rivers, Monica DaPra, Sue Gorman, Charlie Schovain,
Chelsea Ostrov, Amber Lacher, Dan DeMatthew, Amy DeMatthew, Lloyd Tremmel,
Joe Osterman, Terry Toll, Mark Mano, Pam Mano, Tom Ropiak, Tom Konieczko,
George Gordon, John Ketarkus, Richard Hagopian, Joe Woitach, Ed DeMuelenaere,
Nick Comande, Bob Letsch, Bill Dombrowski, Dave Cook, Adam Chalekian, Rick Jones, Marty Defatte, Cathy Poulsen, Marie Welsh, Jim Rasmussen, Chris Gorman,
Frank D'Acquisto, Dave McCauley, Joe Macareno, Gary Schonert, Dave Obernberger. George Oteman, Tom McGuire, Mike Hyduke, Don Klemt, Bobby Letsch Jr, Wally Booker
Dr Susan Savaglio-Jarvis President Siena Catholic Schools of Racine ask that you view and share the "St Catherine's Project 2026" video.
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Table Photos...............Lloyd Tremmel '60................
New Faces............
Frank D'Acquisto '77, Tom McGuire '77
Frank, an avid Pickle Baller - celebrated his 67th birthday &
Tommy was in from California for Thanksgiving
to visit with his 98 year old mom, Judy at St Monica's
Ed DeMeulenaere & Dave Obernberger '64
OUT & ABOUT ..................
SAVE THE DATE :
Point to Ponder..............
Who Knew...........
Trip Down Memory Lane............
The old American Skein & Foundry on the corner of 23rd Street and Racine Street, Racine
A line of shoppers waiting to get into the new location of Porters of Racine when they moved from there Main Street to the new store on the corner of 6th and Wisconsin Streets Racine, WI.
CRIBBAGE.................SEMI CORRECT ???
Table #1: Joe Osterman/CWood 1 - 4, Dan DeMatthew/Lloyd Tremmel 1 - 4,
Dave McCauley/Bill Dombrowski 3 - 2
Lloyd Tremmel/Bill Dombrowski 5 - 1, Dan DeMatthew/Joe Osterman 1 - 5
Bill. Dan, Soda Can, Dave, Lloyd, Joe
Table #2: Mark Mano/George Gordon 8 - 3, Bobby Letsch Jr/Joe Macareno 3 - 8
George, Rick, Joe, Mark, Jim, Bobby
Mark's 28 Hand !!!
Table #3: Chris Gorman/Frank D'Acquisto 1 - 1, Sue Gorman/Monica DaPra 1 - 1,
Chuck Schovain/Tom McGuire 0 - 2
Tommy, Terry, Monica, Chris, Chuckie, Sue, Frank
Today's Laugh..........
Angels Connecting..................
1st Thursday of the Month - Alumni & Friends meet 9am at DeRango's
on Washington & West Blvd
Class of '76 - Committee is meeting and planning for their 50th Class Reunion next summer contact Nick Comande - MTCLIMBR@EXECPC.com
Class of '73 - Luncheon is Tuesday December 9th at the Alumni House. Paul Sklba is coordinating the get together.
Class of "62 - website: SCHS1962.org - Compliments of John McNamee '62
• Class of '60 -They also meet the last Wednesday of each month at Dynasty restaurant.
- contact Renee (Ricchio) Benjamin for details - rsbenjam@sbcglobal.net
• Class of '59 - meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Castlewood restaurant
- contact Mary (D'Acquisto) Woitach for details - JWOITACH@yahoo.com
• Class of '58 - meets 1st Tuesday of the month at Dynasty restaurant
- contact Karen (Petersen) Verbeten for details - Kverbeten1@wi.rr.com
• Purchase your Angels Items online. Click on......
Angels in the News..........
Racine/Kenosha News..........
• Prayers for the families of departed Angels and Friends......
• Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health Issues:
Jim Poulsen - is at St Monica's - in good spirits - give Jim a call - 262-497-9249.
Gary Schonert is scheduled for Heart Surgery Dec 9th in Milwaukee - Columbia Hospital
Chris Gorman still has a walking boot.
Richie Nygro dealing with an eye problem.
Frank D'Acquisto visited the hospital - has Kidney Stones
Marty Defatte visited the Hospital twice this past week - Once for Gall Badder problem - seeing doctor today - the other hospital visit was Thanksgiving day while at his daughters slipped and fell, hitting his head - Checked out OK
Rick Jones slipped today on the ice near the Alumni house and injured his knee - lImping -
will be icing his knee once he's home
SPECIAL PRAYERS.............
Jim Mascari, Terry Toll, Joe Ingrasci, Dave Schilling, Fr Joe Hornack,
Chris & Sue Gorman's grandson Elijah, Walt Strini, Jim Poulsen, John Hansen, Don Heck, Dave O'Brien, George Gordon, Bob Letsch, Mickey Postorino, Helen (Wilmes) Miller,
Mike O'Brien, Dick Albregts' wife, Rudy Weibel's wife, Marty Defatte's wife Donna,
Bill Halberstadt's wife Judy, Dan Peterson's wife Donna
Important Dates.................................
Thursday December 25, 2025 Christmas
Thursday January 1, 2026 New Year's Day
BE SAFE - BE HEALTHY - BE POSITIVE