Mar 2, 2026
- Mar 2
- 6 min read
SPECIAL THANKS to Marty Defatte, Mark & Pam Mano for sponsoring today's lunch.
A variety of Jerry's Sub Sandwiches, Chips and Home Made Chocolate Chip Cookies were on the menu.
Mark Mano '59 & Pam, Marty Defatte '61 H
Joining Us: Marty Defatte, Pam Mano, Mark Mano, Dave Benjamin, Monica DaPra,
Dan DeMatthew, Lori Azarian, Amy DeMatthew, Dave Cook, Bill Horvath,
Rick Jones, Tom Miller, Dan Miller, Dan Kovara, Kellie Arson, Cindi Sanchez, Rick Ropiak,
Terry Toll, Frank D'Acquisto, Monica DaPra, George Oteman, Joe Osterman,
Dave McCauley, Lloyd Tremmel, Jim DeMatthew, Nick Comande, Tom Konieczko,
Tom Goebel, Chuck Schovain, Bobby Letsch Jr, Joe Macareno
Table Pictures thanks to..........Lloyd Tremmel '60
Angels in the news.............
Senior Night for SCHS Cheerleaders & Boys Basketball.
Tony Farr '80...........
Park High celebrated this week's Park Staff Member of the Week, Tony Farr!!!! Tony is an Educational Assistant who currently works in our FASC1 Classroom. Tony is a veteran educator who has worked in many RUSD buidings and brings his positive energy to helping ALL students. Everyday, Tony comes in with a smile and the best attitude which his students love! He is always a team player and will do what is needed to help in the building. Thank you Tony for all the work you do and love you show our community!
The Village of Mount Pleasant in Racine County was featured on John McGivern's Main Streets for an episode that aired February 12 on PBS Wisconsin.
John toured Anarchy Acres, Putzmeister America, O&H Danish Bakery, Wells Brothers Pizza, and ate at Georgie Porgie's Treefort. He even made Kringle at O&H Danish Bakery and pizza at Wells Brothers Pizza! On his way to Racine County, John also visited Apple Holler in Sturtevant.
Stream it now:
Bill Rivers '74 - Wells Brothers......
Lisa ( Drascic) Olesen '78 is married to O&H Bakery owner Eric Olesen - Pictured to right of McGivern center.
Becky (Dickert) Jackson '87 O&H Bakery Mgr
OUT & ABOUT..............
CRIBBAGE.................SEMI CORRECT ???
Table #1: Rick Ropiak/Joe Osterman 1 - 3, Lloyd Tremmel/Dave McCauley 1 - 3
Dan DeMatthew/Terry Toll 2 - 2
Joe Osterman/Rick Ropiak 0 -1, Frank D'Acquisto/ Dan DeMatthew 0 - 1,
Lloyd Tremmel/Charlie Presta 2 - 0
Joe Osterman 1 - 0, Rick Ropiak 0 -1, Lloyd Tremmel 0 - 1
Terry Toll/Bobby Letsch Jr 2 - 3, Dave Benjamin/Charlei Presta - 3 - 2
Dave, Dan, Rick, Lloyd, Terry, Joe
Table #2: Frank D'Acquisto/Chuck Schovain 3 - 3, Lori Azarian/Monica DaPra 3 - 3
Chuck, Lori, Frank, Monica
Table #3: Canadian Cribbage.............
Mark Mano/Joe Macareno 7 - 4, Tom Miller/Bobby Letsch Jr 4 - 7
Rick Jones, Bobby, Mark, Tom, Joe
Points to Ponder..............
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. My father taught me about TIME TRAVEL
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My father taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me"
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My father taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Just you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate!"
13. My father taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out..."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
"You are going to get it from your father when you get home!"
18 . My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. My father taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand.
25. My father taught me about JUSTICE .
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"
AMEN...........
Trip Down Memory Lane............The Good Old Days
LAUGH FOR THE DAY...............
Angels Connecting..................
Angels connecting in Fort Myers Beach FL at a Wisconsin Day gathering..........
Sam Azarian, Chris Gorman, Lori Azarian, Pat Rogan, Sue Gorman, Aaron Wilson,
Chris Rogan, Ann Marie Kroes, Steve Schonert (Gary's nephew)
Gormans & Krugs
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:
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 - doing well, back home.
George Gordon is at Aurora still in ICU - They are trying to get his lungs strong enough to address the aspirating problem. He is on the road to recovery, but needs his rest. -
Please NO VISITORS. His son Dan reporting,
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
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