BIG THANKS to John "JB" & Maribeth Busey for sponsoring today's luncheon.
Chick-fil-A Chicken Strips, Chicken Nuggets & Salad were the main course.
Bill Dombrowski brought a large plate of his homemade Christmas Cookies,
In addition, Bill brought a bottle of Irish Cream to top off the Christmas Spirit.
Rick Bonanno brought a O&H Kringle for a snack.
Maribeth (Steimle) Busey '94, John Busey, Sarah Busey '17, Hunter Eichhorn
Bill Dombrowski '75 with his Irish Cream for the gang.
Joining Us: John Busey, Maribeth Busey, Sarah Busey, Hunter Eichhorn, Rick Ropiak,
Heather Ropiak, Tristan Ropiak, Dave Cook, John Ketarkus, Don Klemt, George Gordon,
Pat Gordon, Lloyd Tremmel, Dan DeMatthew, Amy DeMatthew, Kory Borek, Gregg Owens, Cintia Sanchez, Mark Mano, Pam Mano, Charlie Presta, Tom Miller, Rose Miller, Rick Jones, Mike Hyduke, Dan Bentz, Dan Peterson, Gary Schonert, Anthony Paulis, Dan Kovara,
Ural Jackson, Rick Bonanno, Bill Dombrowski, Dave O'Brien, Dave Benjamin,
Renee Benjamin, Terry Toll, Dan Howard
Wishing you & your family a Very Merry Christmas & Joyous New Year !!
Today's Table Pictures Complements of Lloyd Tremmel '60...........
Tom & Rose Miller led the gang in singing Christmas Carols !!!
New Faces..................
Amy & Dan DeMatthew Renee & Dave Benjamin
Pat & George Gordon Mark & Pam Mano
* Gregg Owens Commissioner of Metro Classic Conf of which St Catherine's is a member.
Gary Schonert '59 H was sporting his Dancing Christmas Hat.
Had to be there to see & hear it in action.
Ural Jackson '71 was decked out in his SCHS Letter Sweater.
Chevrons represent years in a Sport - White Stars are for Conference Championships
Gold Star is for Team Captain - Numerals represent yr of Graduation
* Pat "SANTA" Diem '77 at Roma Lodge Children's Christmas Party
Yes - the beard is the real deal - Ho Ho Ho !!!
Thought !!! ..................
Angel Update............
Tuesday Dec 17th SCHS Mass was dedicated to the Memory of Bishop Sklba '52
Mark Mano '59 gave a warmhearted message to the SCHS student body in honor of Bishop Sklba
Mark Mano Guest Speaker Fr Juan said Mass Barb Brodeck '59, Lauren Sklba, Grand Niece - Grand daughter of Bill Sklba '57, Pam Mano, Fr Juan, Mark Mano
A Trip Down Memory Lane................
Cribbage Results.........almost Accurate !!!
Table #1: Charlie Presta/Dan DeMatthew 4 - 2, Bill Dombrowski/CWood 2 - 4,
Don Klemt/Lloyd Tremmel 0 - 6
Charlie Presta/Dan DeMatthew 1 - 1, Bill Dombrowski/CWood 1 - 1,
Don Klemt/George Gordon 0 - 2
CW, Presta, Tremmel, Dombrowski, DeMatthew, Klemt
Table #2: Mark Mano/George Gordon 4 - 3, Mike Hyduke, Mike O'Briem 3 - 4
Canadian Cribbage Mike Hyduke had a 28 hand this week !!!
Hyduke, Mano, O'Brien, Gordon
Next Cribbage Tourney
OTE NEW LOCATION.............................
Today's Laugh.............................Ha Ha Ha !!!
From Gary Schonert...........
Dick Graceffa '69 on the call................
Angels Connecting..................
• Class of '75 50th Class Reunion Committee - $75.00 - July 12, 2025
Mary Michel, Peggy Smithana (Henkes), Gina Derderian (Rupsch), Nancy Rittgers (Small)
Dan DeMatthew, Joanne Balestrieri (Koleske),Yvonne Anton-Hartl (Anton)
Not pictured but attended in person: Dennis Mikulecky - via ZOOM:
Grace LeRose, Dennis Andrewski, Vivian Dominici-Sacripanti (Dominici), Billy Wells
• Class of '60 meets 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..........
Congratulations to Ralph Malicki '82
Racine/Kenosha News..........
Chris Maragos former football player at Horlick, UW-Madison & NFL Super Bowl Champion takes Coaching position. Chris is son of Nick & Cindy Maragos, nephew of Rick Bonanno
• Prayers for the families of departed Angels and Friends......
• Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health issues:
Joe Woitach had a heart attack/ two stents this past week - in rehab.
Bob Garrity - in September, Bob was in the hospital from September 1-11. He had a stent put in on September 5th and on the 6th and 10th he suffered 2 strokes. The strokes affected him cognitively and visually. He has been going through therapy but it’s a long road for him. Back at the end of July he was diagnosed with early mild dementia, and the strokes have affected that greatly and not for the better - He is at home.
Terry Toll had a stroke - now doing rehab at home.
Joe Ingrasci still at Ridgewood, moved to 2nd floor and has a roommate
Roger DeMark in rehab.
Robert Chiappetta '85 rehabbing from recent heart surgery
Jon Bassindale is rehabbing from his back surgery - making progress - hoping to swing a golf club ASAP
Jim Poulsen is upbeat and willing to visit. He hopes friends will call as well.
262-497-9249 at St. Monica's
Walt Strini is working out at Razor Sharp Fitness Center.
Sue (Ketarkus) Shilling is rehabbing her knee - doing well
Chris & Sue Gorman's grandson Elijah, Rick Jones, Walt Strini, Jim Poulsen, John Hansen, Tom & Mama Clazmer, Don Heck, Dan Bentz, Tom Konieczko, Tom Pulda, Jeff Pulda,
Dave O'Brien, George Gordon, Bob Letsch, Bob Garrity, Kathy (Hackl) Wirtz,
Mickey Postorino, John Miller, John's wife Helen (Willmes) Miller, Mike O'Brien,
Dick Albregts' wife, Rudy Weibel's wife, Tom Krug’s wife Judy, Marty Defatte's wife Donna,
Bill Halberstadt's wife Judy, Dan Peterson's wife Donna, Dick Graceffa's wife Peg,
Important Dates.................................
Wednesday Dec 25th - Christmas
Wednesday Jan 1st - New Years
SAVE THE DATE...................
Monday July 21, 2025 - Angel Golf Classic - saintcats.org/arg/Angel-Golf-Classic
Friday Sept 26, 2025 - McGuire/Letsch Scramble - 25th Anniversary
St. Catherine's "ANGEL" Athletics.................
Admission Prices (Varsity football, JV2/JV/Varsity girls volleyball, JV/Varsity boys volleyball, JV/Varsity girls basketball, JV2/JV/Varsity boys basketball, wrestling)
Current St. Catherine’s students- Free (Must present current student ID, if no ID, a purchased ticket will be required.)
Admission must be purchased online, no cash will be accepted at the gate. See below for ticketing protocols and procedures
Racine St. Catherine’s Home Game Protocols and Procedures
All tickets must be purchased ahead of time athttp://spicket.events/schsangels
Ticket sales will open 1 week prior to each event
Ticket sales close at 2:00pm the day of the event for varsity football games as well as JV2/JV/Varsity boys basketball games. Any individual(s) not purchasing tickets by 2:00pm will not be allowed into the game
Tickets can be printed at home to be scanned at the event or shown in the Ticket Spicket app on cellular devices to be scanned. NO SCREENSHOTS ACCEPTED
Gates/entrance close 30 minutes after the scheduled start time of the varsity event. Anyone not in the game at this time will not be allowed in
Refunds will only be issued for ticket purchases if the event is canceled
No re-entry to the event, once you leave you will not be allowed back in
All middle/elementary school students must be with an adult
Metro Classic Conference passes are still allowed at the gate for Metro Classic Conference games only, no digital ticket required. For Non-Conference Games, Metro Classic Conference passes are not accepted and a digital ticket is required
6 and under are free, no digital ticket required
St. Catherine’s students are free with school ID, no digital ticket required. If no ID, a purchased ticket will be required
Siena employees are free with ID, no digital ticket required. If no ID, a purchased ticket will be required
Video Tutorial that shows how to purchase tickets and use app
Be Safe - Be Positive - Be Healthy
Thanks for the Wonderful Sing-A-Long, Delicious Lunch and opportunity to gather with very special friends! Merry Christmas and a Blessed Happy New Year!