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blaz er trails Alumni newsletter

November 2015

In remembrance

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Jayme Jacque ‘75 November 1, 2013

Deb (Westhoff ‘76) Klostermann

November 7, 2013

Ken Noethe ‘77 November 27, 2002

Miriam (Reicher ‘77) Norton

November 13, 2004

Sandra (Reittinger ‘77) Tegeler November 5, 2012

Julie Even ‘81

November 28, 1980

Janita Sellner ‘85 November 25, 1990

Ryan Langel ‘08

November 17, 2010

Gene Osterhaus ‘67 November 8, 2012

Karen (Steffen ‘67) Wegmann

November 9, 1999

Albert L. Derga ‘68 November 9, 2013

James Vorwald ‘68 November 4, 1978

William ‘Rousty’ Lahey ‘69

November 29, 2010

Peggy (Bruggeman 69) Loucks November 11, 2000

William Kruse ‘71

November 20, 1988

Janet (White ‘74) Melchert November 1, 1997

From the

Development Director

The Beckman Catholic annual deceased alumni liturgy was held on October 29. Approximately 120 relatives were in attendance. Our thoughts and prayers of the Beckman community go out to these people.

Congratulations to Coach Jim Derr and the Blazer football team on qualifying for the state playoffs.

There will be a planning meeting on Nov. 12 for the 50th anniversary celebration. If you’re interested in helping plan the event, please contact the Development office.

Tim Pins

May they Rest in Peace

In memory of

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Robert D. Fettkether ‘69

Aug. 7, 1951 — Oct. 27, 2015

Scot Heery ‘79

June 19, 1961 — Oct. 16, 2015

Rose Putz ‘80

June 30, 1962 — Oct. 29, 2015

In sympathy with alumni

Nancy (Gaul, ‘71) Stock, Dubuque, on the death of your mother,

Evelyn Gaul, on Sept. 6

Gary Boge, ‘70, Dyersville, Shirley (Boge ‘78) White, Dyersville,

Sharon (Boge, ‘80) Looker, Ft. Lewis, WA, on the death of your

brother Bill Boge ’67 on Sept. 12.

William Meyers, ‘74, Waverly, on the death of your brother,

Neil Meyers, ‘71 on Sept. 23.

Charlie Ungs, ‘71, Ames, Kerry Ungs, ‘73, Clearwater, FL, Sara

(Ungs, 76) Joester, Clearwater, FL, Jena (Ungs, ‘79) McCrady,

Loveland, CO, Kristin (Ungs, ‘81) Nuss, Parker, CO, Ronna Ungs,

‘84 Sugar Land, TX. on the death of your mother Velma Ungs on

Sept. 27.

Jane Tegeler, ‘68, Dyersville, Jesse Tegeler, ‘72, Dyersville, Sherry

(Tegeler, ’75) Krapfl, Dyersville, on the death of your mother,

Annie Tegeler, on October 4.

Glen Goerdt, ‘67, Sun Tan Valley, AZ on the death of your son, Alex

Goerdt, on October 6.

Maureen (Heery, ‘82) Bowman, Tallapoosa, GA, Curt Heery, ‘84,

Lake Villa, IL, Bret Heery, ‘86, Commerce Township, IL, on the

death of your brother Scot Heery, ‘79, on October 16.

Brenda (Kelchen, ‘87) Weaver, Cedar Rapids on the death of your

husband, Steve Weaver, on October 18.

Susan (Boenish, ‘67) Schmitt, Shenandoah, TX, Max Boenish, ‘68,

Camas, WA, Hans Boenish, ‘70, Sequim, WA, Mary (Boenish, ‘71)

Ramos, Scottsdale, AZ, Mark Boenish, ’74 Rochester, MN, Steve

Boenish, ‘77, Dubuque, and Vern Boenish, ‘79, Cedar Rapids, on the

death of your mother, Ann Boenish, on October 19.

Linda (Fettkether ‘74) LeMay, Worthington, and Kathy (Fettkether,

‘80) Harter, Petersburg, on the death of your brother,

Bob Fettkether, ‘69, on October 27.

Kathleen (Putz, ‘70) Willenborg, New Vienna, Betty (Putz ‘75)

Wessels, Dyersville, Charles Putz, ‘76, Holly, MI, Lois (Putz, ‘78)

Steger, Dyersville, Ed Putz, ‘80, Petersburg, Leo Putz, ‘83, Farley,

Michael Putz, ‘85, Monroe, WI, on the death of your sister, and Bob

‘Budda’ Hittenmiller, ‘72, on the death of your fiance, Rose Putz,

‘80 on October 29.

William “Bill” Boge ‘67

Aug. 20, 1949 — Sept. 12, 2015

Neil Meyers ‘71

July 25, 1953 — Sept. 23 2015

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Beckman Catholic Events

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“Do not go where ; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Music Students Perform in University of Wisconsin-Platteville Choral Festival

Twelve Beckman singers participated in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Choral Festival on their campus in

the Center of the Arts under the direction of Drs. Brian Burns and Bob Demaree. Over 200 students within the tri-

state area participated in the event comprising of an all women's chorus and an all men's chorus. The student

participants included left to right: Danielle Besler ('16), Samantha Otto ('16), Casey McCarraher ('16), Jamison

McKeehan ('18), Matt Maiers ('18), Ethan Westhoff ('18). Carter Shaull ('16), Elise Westhoff ('16), Mina Walters

('17), Isabel Brehm ('16), and Catherine Trenkamp ('18). Not pictured is Lauren Kramer (‘16.)

Beckman Students Represent at The Real Men Sing Festival

Five male singers from Beckman Catholic participated

in a festival at Wartburg College specifically for male

singers! The Real Men Sing festival attracted more

than 800 participants from around the Midwest. The

participants rehearsed all day and attended a

masterclass with the very well-known A Cappella

performance group, Vocal Point.

A former Beckman Catholic Singer, Rob Williams ‘05, was an honored conductor at this year's Real Men Sing festival at Wartburg College. Rob currently teaches at Pleasant Valley High School and their Varsity Men's Choir performed extraordinarily well at the event.

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Seniors Make Pilgrimage to the Shrine of

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Each year several seniors elect to participate in a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse. The trip was held on Oct 19 and was led by Beckman Theology teacher, Tony Digmann and Beckman Chaplain, Fr. Dole.

Only a few years old, this campus boasts an engineering and artistic marvel in the main church up on the bluffs south of the city. The area also features outdoor prayer areas such as the Memorial to the Unborn, Stations of the Cross, and Rosary Walk. The students enjoyed a tour of the main church with a special showing of the 54 rank organ, prayer and devotional time, optional confession, and Mass celebrated with our chaplain, Fr. Dole and other pilgrims at the Shrine.

Spanish and Art Trip to Chicago

On Monday, October 5th, the Spanish 4 and Art 4 students traveled to Chicago for a day-long field trip. Mr. Leemhuis , Mr. Wade and Mrs. Koetz supervised the trip. The Pilsen section is home to many Mexican restaurants, bakeries, shops and the Mexican Museum of Fine Art. The group visited historic St. Adalbert Cathedral, ate at the Nuevo Leon Restaurant, and enjoyed a guided tour of the Mexican Museum of Fine Art. From there they traveled to the Art Institute of Chicago.

Spanish and Art students

listening to a presentation at

the Mexican Museum of Art.

Spanish and Art

students visit St.

Adalbert Cathedral

Spanish and Art students take

in the Chicago skyline.

Theology Students Learn About How

the Church Changed After Vatican II

Annie and Bob Scherbring and Elaine and

Don Steffensmeier talk to Jr. High Theology

students on Vatican II changes.

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“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Connie Belin and Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development honored Beckman senior, Katelyn Goldsmith at an awards ceremony on Sunday, October 11 in Iowa City. Katelyn was recognized for her participation in the 2015 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. She was one of 16 students chosen to present their individual research to a gathering of educators, students and a panel of judges in Iowa City this past spring. Over 100 projects were submitted for consideration to this symposium. Katelyn's research was titled," Neonatal Calf Immunoglobulin Levels in Response to Colostrum Management Factors"

Beckman Catholic Science Student Honored

Beckman Student Selected to Compete at National FFA Fair

Beckman Senior, Katelyn Goldsmith of the Maquoketa Valley FFA Chapter was named a finalist in the Animal Systems

category in the Individuals for Grades 10-12 division of the national competition. The National FFA Agriscience Fair is an

integral component of the National FFA Convention and Expo taking place Oct. 28-31 in Louisville, KY.

In order to qualify, FFA members working as an individual are required to conduct a scientific research project focused on the agriculture or food science industries and win their state’s FFA Agriscience Fair. Goldsmith will present her research entitled “Neonatal Calf Immunoglobulin Levels in Response to Colostrum Management Factors."

Students and Dyersville Community Participate in Right to Life Activities

More than eighty adults and students lined Highway 136 in front of Beckman Catholic High School at part of the national Life Chain on Oct. 4. People gathered from 2:00 to 3:00 throughout the United States to pray for a greater respect for life and an end to abortion.

On Oct. 14 for “40 Days for Life” in October, 29 Beckman Students for Life prayed the rosary in front of Planned Parenthood as a peaceful protest of the tele-med abortions performed in Dubuque. Faculty advisors also present were Kim Koetz, Cheryl Kluesner, and Mary Kluesner.

Katherine Grebner (partially hidden), Will Brehm, and Evan Schlarmann pound white crosses into an area in front of Beckman Catholic High School, while Jordan Hellle, Haley LeGrand and Rachael Herbers strategically place other crosses. Students for Life erected the crosses to symbolize the thousands of lives in their generation lost to abortion.

The “Students for Life” which consists of both Beckman and other area-school students will travel to

Washington D.C. in Jan 2016 to participate in the March for Life Walk and Rally. March for Life began as a

small demonstration and has grown to be the largest pro-life event in the world.

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Seventh Grade Students Travel to Fontana Interpretive Nature Center

The seventh grade students at Beckman Catholic traveled to Fontana Interpretive Nature Center on Friday, September 13. The day was filled with the hands on activities of water testing, butterfly tagging, and a prairie walk. Students were also able to spend time investigating the interactive exhibits at the nature center and walk among the live wildlife display that featured animals native to Iowa.

Mrs. Hogan also led a group of students in water testing. Each group of students was given a specific task as it related to water testing and their results were shared and discussed at the end of the session.

Students listening to presentation on the migration of the monarch and the rationale behind the tagging and releasing of the monarchs.

Mrs. Hogan leading a presentation on

water testing.

Students doing water testing.

FFA Chapter Named State Champions in Dairy Cattle Evaluation

The 2015 Iowa FFA Dairy Cattle Career Development Event was held in conjunction with the Youth Dairy Classic in West Union on Saturday, September 12. Seventeen teams and fifty-seven individuals participated in this year’s Career Development Event designed to provide students an opportunity to display their knowledge and skills in the area of dairy cattle selection and management. The M.V. FFA Chapter was named the Iowa Champion FFA Dairy Cattle Team. Team members included: Jacqueline Ehrlich ‘16, Katelyn Goldsmith ‘16, Cole Kruse and Amanda Engelken. Their agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor is Mrs. Dawn Mausser. The champion team will compete in the National FFA Dairy Cattle Career Development Event during the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, this October .

Pictured Left to right: Hunter Hamilton- Iowa FFA officer, Amanda Engelken, Cole Kruse, Jackie Ehrlich ‘16, Katelyn Goldsmith ‘16, Advisor Dawn Mausser and Erica Bair of the Iowa FFA.

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Homecoming Highlights 2015

************GO BLAZERS! ***********

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Homecoming Wine and Cheese Social 2015

The Homecoming Wine & Cheese Social was held on Beckman patio Beckman Jazz Band performs a few songs

Alumni get update on capital campaign Trisha Their ‘99, Kate Steffensmeier ‘87, Larry Steffensmeier ‘86 and Lisa Burlage.

Guests enjoy buffet line Having fun under the big tent with wine provided by Promiseland Winery

Beckman friends getting caught up on life The social attracted a variety of BCHS classes

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The Great Gatsby Gala is HUGE Success

Pat Meade with $25,000 Cash Raffle Winners, Dave and Jan Kramer

The Beckman gala was a huge success. Three hundred sixty-two guests were treated to a gourmet meal by master chef Andy Deutmeyer ’00. Ed Hess was the guest auctioneer. The first year for on-line bidding was a huge success. The end of the evening fund-a-cause generated enough funds to purchase a new bus at @ $75,000. Congratulations to David J. Kramer who was the $25,000 cash raffle winner. Thank you to our corporate sponsors; American Trust, BARD Concrete, Fidelity Bank, and Theisen’s Supply. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, attended, or in any way helped out. This was a great night for Catholic education.

Other cash raffle winners included: $5,000 winner: Joyce Tobin; $2,500 winner: Deb Anstoetter ‘78; $2,5000 winner: Jay Their ‘00; $1,000 winner: Traci Burlage; $1,000 winner: Lois Kruse; $1,000 winner: Dave Stevens; $1,000 winner: Jim Offerman ‘87; $1,000 winner: Daryl Watson.

Jewelry raffle winners: Flammang Jewelery Sue Oberbroeckling; Doland Jewelers Becky Lansing ‘83; James Martin Jewelers Naomi Hoeger.

Tuition raffle winner: Ambrose Koopmann $3,500.

Cory Westhoff ‘86, Michele Westhoff and Scott Lueken

Larry and Cyndi Schieltz having fun at photo booth Shellie Olberding ‘87, Lisa Lueken and Lisa Westhoff ‘88

Mason Burlage ‘18 helps dinner guest with online bidding Lynne Knipper, ‘89, Joan Westhoff ‘89, Jill Doyle and Karla Kruse ‘89

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