FEB 23, 2026
- Feb 23
- 4 min read
SPECIAL THANKS to Dave & Renee Benjamin for sponsoring today's luncheon. Sloppy Joe's and Chips were the main course. No doubt Renee brought a dessert. No report !!!
Dave Benjamin '61
Renee (Ricchio) Benjamin '60
Renee & Dave
Joining Us: Dave Benjamin, Renee Benjamin, Monica DaPra, Dan DeMatthew,
Mike Hyduke, Amy DeMatthew, Mark Mano, Pam Mano, Dave Cook, Bill Horvath,
Rick Jones, Tom Miller, Dan Kovara, Joe Woitach, Kellie Arson, Cindi Sanchez, Rick Ropiak,
Terry Toll, Frank D'Acquisto, Monica DaPra, George Oteman, Joe Osterman, Gary Albright,
Dave McCauley, Lloyd Tremmel, Marty Defatte, Jim Meier, Jim DeMatthew, Nick Comande,
Tom Konieczko, Bob Broihier
Table Pictures thanks to..........Lloyd Tremmel '60
New Face..........
Jim Meier '80
SCHS Celebrates Black History Month.................
Susan Savaglio-Jarvis President Siena Catholic Schools & Lou Rideaux Math Teacher & Asst Boys Basketball Coach.................
Out and About..............
CRIBBAGE.................SEMI CORRECT ???
Table #1: Jim Meier/Joe Osterman 0 - 1, Rick Ropiak/Dave McCauley 1 - 0
Dan DeMatthew/Joe Osterman 5 - 1, Rick Ropiak/Dave McCauley 1 -5
Rick Ropiak 1 -1, Mike Hyduke 1 - 1, Joe Osterman 0 - 2
Rick, Joe, Dave, Dan
Table #2: Frank D'Acquisto/Monica DaPra 2 - 2, Mike Hyduke/Dave Benjamin 2 - 2
Monica, Dave, Frank, Mike
Table #3: Canadian Cribbage.............
Mark Mano/Tom Miller 9 - 2, Lloyd Tremmel/Bobby Letsch Jr 2 - 9
Bobby, Mark, Lloyd, Rick
TODAY"S SPECIAL...................CONGRATULATIONS !!!
WOW! More record breaking last night. Lamont Hamilton '26 scored 53 points against Nicolet becoming Racine County and City Boys High School All Time Leading Scorer! BUT, that is not all, with 53 points, Lamont made SCHS history by beating the previous highest scoring game of 41 points.
Lamont, we are so proud of you and will be watching you in all your future success. You are the epitome of #AngelStrong
Points to Ponder..............
AMEN...........
Trip Down Memory Lane............The Good Old Days
Today's Laugh..........
Two confirmed bachelors sat talking, their conversation drifted from politics to cooking.'I got a cookbook once,' said one, 'but I could never do anything with it.''Too much fancy work in it, eh?' asked the other.'You said it. Every one of the recipes began the same way --'Take a clean dish...'' |
SCHS Angels Make the News..............
Congratulations.....He's Back............Working That Is !!!
Congratulations to Ja'Nyus ( UW Oshkosh), Mauricio, Nolan, and CJ (Carthage) on signing this week to continue their football career at the collegiate level. #AngelStrong
Congratulations to Demacio who is heading to State! Daire and Berto finished 3rd in sectionals. Great job boys. Thanks to all these wrestling coaches who give generously of their time to both the boys and girls wrestling programs. #AngelStrong
Lady Angel Basketball Senior Night ! Congratulations to Aniyah, Londyn, Laila #AngelStrong
Alumni.................
Steve Jansta '64 with son Andy '94
Jamie DeMatthew '07 Senior Manger - Business Development Badger Spot Properties
Proud papa with his two children - Kennedy is going on 2 & Blake is the new born !!!
Back in the day Jamie lead the Angels to the 2007 WIAA DIV III State Boys Basketball Championship at point guard.
Jamie with Kennedy & Blake
Jamie '07 with Grandpa Dan '75
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 was 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
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Prayers for families of deceased Alumni - Friends
• Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health Issues:
Amy DeMathew - Dan's wife - fractured the 5th Metatarsal Bone in her right foot, had surgery. Non weight bearing until Feb 25th. She said she was jealous of Chris Gorman's scooter. She is hoping she will be in a boot ASAP. No Pickle Ball,
Amy DeMatthew '75 CM
Jamie's mom & Kennedy & Blake's Grandma
Amy was a Catholic Memorial Cheerleader back in the day !!!
Word has it she fell - No, not playing Pickle Ball.
Jim Poulsen - is at St Monica's - in good spirits - give Jim a call - 262-497-9249.
Mary (D'Acquisto) Woitach '59 dealing with lung cancer
Joe Woitach '59 has a growth on his neck - taken biopsies & no report on results.
Bob "Worm" Stanton '55 P slipped on the ice and broke his ankle in 2 places - still rehabbing at Siena Center.
George Gordon is at Aurora - low Blood Pressure problem - Ash Wednesday Mark Mano took him Communion & Ashes - reported that George was wearing an Oxygen Mask and is dealing with 2 types of Pneumonia. Mark stopped by Sunday with Communion and shared that George is in the ICU. He's on the road to recovery - NO VISITORS - Please !!!
SPECIAL PRAYERS.............
Joe & Mary Woitach, 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,
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.................................
Tuesday March 17th - St Patrick's Day
Wednesday Aril 1st - April Fools Day
Friday April 3rd - Good Friday
Sunday April 5th - Easter Sunday
BE SAFE - BE HEALTHY - BE POSITIVE