QUAD-LUM NEWSPOPE JOHN XXIII CENTRAL CATHOLIC

WINTER 2018 | VOLUME 31 ISSUE 2

“Dare to be a Disciple”

Pope John students gathered around the flag pole on the north side of the school to participate in the “See You At The Pole” Prayer Movement.

The theme for Pope John’s 2018-19 school year is “Dare to be a Disciple”. Students are being encouraged to find new ways to live their Catholic faith and to share the good news of God’s love with others.

The student body participated in the Global Day of Student Led Prayer called “See You At The Pole”on the morning of Wednesday, September 26.

Over three million students from across the globe met at their school’s flag pole and joined in prayer. They prayed for their schools, their friends, their leaders, and for their country.

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One Act Cast Wins Conference Championship

The Pope John One Act team kicked their season off with the Niobrara Valley Conference Championship trophy for their performance of “Frankenstein Slept Here.”

The cast and crew involved 23 students. Karmen Sauser served as director and she was assisted by Peggy Payne. Students performed a dinner theater for approximately 200 people on November 17th and capped off the season with a third place finish in District Finals at Central Community College in Columbus.

A special thank you to Mrs. Sauser for sharing her amazing talents with our students for the past 17 years. She announced her retirement from directing after this year’s performances.

Conference Acting Awards were received by Allyson

Selting, Haley Zegers, Madison Schrage, Lauren Seier,

Breanna Bartak, Harlie Bode, Brynn Dilly and Luke Henn

Thank You!We would like to thank these alumni for sharing their talents. Karen (Medcalf PJ ‘87) Hardy created and donated this beautiful quilt for the CCPJ Quilt Raffle. Tim Baum (PJ ‘80) created this custom plaque of Pope John XXIII and the Baum family donated it in memory of their mother, Margie Baum.

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2018 Homecoming Royalty Crowned

Homecoming activities at Pope John kicked off Sunday, October 7th with the coronation of Homecoming Royalty.

Madison Schrage, daughter of Jerry (PJ ‘83) and Tami Schrage of Raeville was crowned queen. Madison is a member of St. Bonaventure Parish and participates in one act, speech, musical, student council, Jr. Right-to-Life, National Honor Society and serves as a lector and EMHC. Her hobbies are playing board games, watching movies and painting. Madison’s future plans are to major in elementary education at Wayne State College.

Kyle Schumacher, son of Kevin (PJ ‘87) and Lisa (Boes PJ ‘87) Schumacher of Petersburg was crowned king. He is a member of St. John the Baptist Parish and participates in football, basketball, FFA, student council, liturgy group and serves as an EMHC and lector. His hobbies include playing and watching sports, fishing, going to the river, and binge watching Netflix. Kyle’s future plans are to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and major in agronomy or agribusiness. Queen Madison Schrage and King Kyle Schumacher

Homecoming Dress Up: “Nerd & Jock Day” Homecoming Dress Up: “Pajama Day”

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UPCOMING EVENTS

PJ Alumni Basketball TourneyFriday & Saturday, January 25th & 26thContact Danny Borer at 402-843-6428 for information.

Evening with Friends Gala Sunday, January 27th at Elgin KC Hall

2019 PJ GraduationSunday, May 12th

Pope John Seniors host Red Cross

The Pope John senior class hosted the bloodmobile in October. Pictured working the check-in table are: (l. to r.) R.J. Lierman, Ervin Dohmen, Buddy the Blood Drop (Kyle Schumacher) and JoAnn (Schiltmeyer PJ ‘79) Beckman.

2018 Alumni Softball Champs

The class of 1998 and 2013 won the Pope John Alumni Softball Tournament. The team members were (l. to r.) Front Row: Tyler Childers, Chelsi (Mescher) Childers, Sydney Schumacher, Courtney (Schumacher) Schindler, Sara Schindler, Ross Schindler Middle Row: Shane Beckman, Austin Heying, Conor Heying, Marin (Heithoff) Schindler, Natalie Beckman Back Row: Christopher Bode, Beau Heithoff, Keith Beckman, Nash Schindler, Kevin Schindler, Brent Luettel

The team generously donated their $150 in winnings to the Tuition Assistance Fund at Pope John.

PJCC Jr.-Right-To-Life Stands For UnbornAs part of Respect Life Sunday, the Pope John Jr.-Right-to-Life Group coordinated a prayer vigil for the protection of all life. Approximately 40 students, faculty/staff and community members joined together along Highway 14 in Elgin.

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Alexa Johnson (St. Boniface PreK teacher) & Kolton Knievel on June 16, 2018

Jill Moser (PJ ‘13) & Jacob Hindman on July 14, 2018

Tracey Eischeid (PJ’09) & James Dalton on August 25, 2018 Adam Starman (PJ ‘00) & Emily Gordon on August 9, 2018 Eric Schmitt (PJ ‘02) & Kristy Barbour on December 1, 2018

ALUMNI WEDDINGS

Ten Pope John XXIII high school students were mandated as lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) by Archbishop Lucas in September.

The group consists of students from the parishes of St. Boniface in Elgin, St. Bonaventure in Raeville, Rural St. John’s near Clearwater, St. Francis of Assisi in Neligh and St. John the Baptist in Petersburg.

Service in Action!

DID YOU KNOW? We pray for all of our alumni

at every school mass.

On July 21, 2018, members of Pope John XXIII Central Catholic’s first graduating class of 1968 gathered at the home of Bernie and Ann Borer in Yutan, Nebraska to celebrate 50 years. Host couples were Bernie and Ann and Dave and Sue Wangler. Seventeen classmates attended the event from the class of originally 33. Four deceased members were remembered in prayer, Sandy Funk, Linda (Jochum) Dinslage, Janice (Vanourney) Schrage and Dodi (Pelster) Bauer.

Pope John’s First Graduating Class Gathers For 50th

First row: Vickie (Koinzan) Moser, Sheila (Dwyer) Clark, Jane (Zabka) Meis, Ruth (Eischeid) Rue, Linda (Kluthe) Schindler, Suzanne (Baum) Weis Second row: Lois (Schindler) Coyne, Deanna (Leifeld) Bogart, Carolyn (Neukirch) Schmitz, Rollie Cape, Bev (Pelster) Walton, Corrine (Ketteler) Josten Third row: John Bode, Bernie Borer, Dave Wangler, Dan Schindler, John Knievel

Pictured l. to r. (Back Row) Faith Kinney, Luke Henn, Conor Ramold, Kyle Schumacher, Simon Beacom, Breanna Bartak (Front Row) Brynn Dilly, Madison Schrage, Archbishop Lucas, Lauren Seier, Kayce Kallhoff

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ALUMNI BABIESRod and Alyssa (Dinslage PJ ‘00) Bergman,a daughter, Cambree Elise born 6/4/18 Justin (PJ ‘05) & Jenny Reicks, a daughter, Claire Frances born 6/29/18

Nathan & Justine (Meis PJ ‘12) Gaukel, a daughter, Adeline Catherine born on 8/18/18

Brenden (PJ ‘10) & Caitlin Henn, a son, Brecken Thomas born 10/18/18

Grady (PJ ‘08) & Cari Ramold, a son, Francis Robert born 10/6/18

Nick (PJ ‘05) & Abi Hoefer, a son, Theodore James born 11/11/18 Clay (PJ ‘06) & Jess Pelster, a daughter, Addison Lynn born 11/28/18

Adam (PJ ‘05) & Tricia Spieker, a daughter, Tess Ann born on 11/27/18

Michael & Mindy (Beckman PJ ‘10) Frickel, a son Conrad Richard born 12/13/18

If you would like a birth announcement included in the next Quad Lum, please

email to annameis@pjcrusaders.org

PJCC National Honor Society Inducts New Members

At a special National Honor Society Induction Ceremony held during school Mass on Tuesday, December 11th, six new members were welcomed into the Pope John Chapter. New members include sophomores Marissa Preister, daughter of Scott and Kay Preister of Petersburg; Allyson Selting, daughter of Lynn (PJ ‘80) and Amy Selting of Elgin, juniors Breanna Bartak, daughter of Gary and Mary (Allemang PJ ‘83) Bartak of Ewing; Brynn Dilly, daughter of Doug and Shawn Dilly of Neligh; Luke Henn, son of Denis (PJ ‘81) and Jan (Rotert PJ ‘86) Henn of Elgin; Kayce Kallhoff, daughter of Brent and Susan (Schiltmeyer PJ ‘92) Kallhoff of Elgin.

Pictured: ( l. to r.) Back row: Luke Henn, Brynn Dilly, Breanna Bartak Front row: Allyson Selting, Marissa Preister, Kayce Kallhoff

READING PALS...Pope John sophomore Skylar Reestman listens to St. Boniface first grader, Carter Selting read aloud in the library.

Janice (Vanourney) Schrage (PJ ‘68) 3/12/2018

Dolores (Pelster) Bauer (PJ ‘68) 6/29/2018

Catherine (Ketteler) Schneider (PJ ‘70) 7/3/2018

Michael J. Peetz (PJ ‘74) 9/14/2018

Roland Reicks, PJ Custodian 1984-9712/19/2018

In Memory

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To usher in the the holiday season, Pope John’s Isidore House held its annual Operation Christmas Child packing party. Thanks to the very generous donation of shoes, school supplies, toys, and personal items from Deb Trease of Clearwater and Pope John students and families, a total of 58 shoebox gifts were collected.

Calvary Bible Church of Neligh served as the drop-off location. These wonderful shoebox gifts will be shipped on and eventually distributed to children around the globe to show them the love of Jesus Christ. Isidore House members would also like to thank The Bargain Box in Elgin for providing funds which helped offset the cost of shipping.

Sharing Gifts of Love

with Operation Christmas Child

Thank you for your

gifts.

Other Memorial Gifts Jerry Rotert to Drama/Music Dept.

LaVern & Leona Starman Tuition Assistance Scholarship

Received July-December 2018

Memorials to EndowmentMemorials to CCPJ

Wilfred ArehartJerry RotertMarie LegateFrank KamphausMargie BaumJerry BorerDolores Bauer

Bob SpiekerCyril SchrageMargie Baum

Jerry BorerDodi Bauer

Janice SchrageCharlene Beckman

Gladys BennettLarry Henn

Bernard KuhlmanLaVern “Toby” Jochum

Michael PeetzJune Kerkman

Rita Funk

Charlene BeckmanJanice SchrageGladys BennettPeg TemmeDon HenkeniusBernard KuhlmanLaVern “Toby” Jochum

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2018 Wolfpack FootballTeam

FALL MEMORIES

2018

2018 Wolfpack VolleyballTeam Finishes District Runner Up

Accapella Group Tonic Sol Fa Performs

Elkhorn Rural Public Power District Community Development Donates Funds for AED Machine

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Will You Consider A Planned Gift?

All estate gifts, large and small are important to the future of the school. Please prayerfully consider a planned gift to Pope John that will transcend your lifetime.

“A good man leaves a good legacy if he leaves his children educated...”

-St. Pope John XXIII

Pope John Choir Spreading Gift of MusicThe Pope John High School Choir has been on the road this fall. The group led by teacher Rachel (Moser ‘04) Becker provided music at Mass for St. Boniface in Elgin, St. Francis in Neligh, St. Bonaventure in Raeville, St. Theresa’s in Clearwater and St. John the Baptist in Petersburg. As well as performing at the Willows Assisted Living Facility in Neligh. The choir also entertained large crowds at the St. Boniface Gym in Elgin with their Fall and Christmas concerts.

Students Learning Coding,

Programming and Robotics

Learning at Pope John is placing an increased emphasis on technology skills. Students will be well prepared for future careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The equipment used for this type of learning is the result of generous grant funding and donations from our supporters.

Jr. High Students, (l. to r.) Jamie Dozler, Skyler Meis and Ashlynne Charf work on flying a helicopter they assembled.

Do you have alumni news you’d like to share? Please email us at: annameis@pjcrusaders.org

Alicia (Dwyer PJ ‘95) Cianciolo was part of the NASA team that landed the InSight lander on Mars on November 26, 2018.

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St. Boniface Elementary Knightly News

GrandparentsVisit School

On Wednesday, November 14th, St. Boniface classrooms were filled with the excitement of Grandparents Day. Following Mass, students joined their grandparents for a trip to the Book Fair in the library, activities in their classroom and lunch.

It’s a great way for grandparents to see all the happenings at St. Boniface School and students love showing the things they are learning.

Stacy Kreycik Miller, author of “Suzie Saves The Day” came to do a book talk with St. Boniface students.

Suzie Saves the Day” is a children’s book based on a true story of the late Kenard Kreycik’s pet cow elk “Suzie” and how she helped bring the herd back to safety at the ranch.

Author Visits Students

Gerald Borer (SJ ‘58)6/20/2018

Janice (Dinslage) Schrage (SB ‘50) 7/27/2018

Catherine (Starman) Hemenway (SB ‘50) 11/11/2018

In MemoryJames Fritz (SB ‘67)

3/21/2018

William Leifeld (SJ ‘43) 10/3/2018

Rita (Baum) Funk (SB ‘44) 10/29/2018

October is the month of the Rosary, so the 2nd graders made their own Rosaries out of beads.

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Life On The FarmThe 3rd and 4th grade students attended an agriculture program at Antelope County Fair grounds in Neligh. "Life on the Farm" was sponsored by the Nebraska Extension 4-H School Enrichment program. This program teaches youth about Nebraska Agriculture and how our state feeds the world. The students and their teachers learned a lot and enjoyed the day.

Starman is Elementary Teacher of the YearOn Thursday, September, 20th, St. Boniface Elementary School teacher, Jan (Roth PJ ‘78) Starman received the Elementary Teacher of the Year at the 41st Annual Archbishop's Dinner held at the Embassy Suites in La Vista, Nebraska. This award honors individuals who have given exemplary service in Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Omaha.

St. Boniface Elementary School Administrator, Betty Getzfred, stated that "Jan makes sure each student is educated and challenged in a way that is best suited for them. She is creative and innovative in her teaching approach. She sets high standards for herself and her students and then works hard to see that they are met. Jan is constantly broadening her knowledge, improving her skills and sharing with her peers what she has learned.”

Jan has taught at St. Boniface Elementary for 20 years. Jan Starman receiving her award from the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Dr. Michael Ashton.

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College Graduated From: Undergraduate from Wayne State College and Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska - Kearney

What year did you start teaching at Pope John? 2017

What subjects do you teach? Computers/Technology and the Integration Specialist

What is one of your hidden talents or something people don’t know about you? I really enjoy cooking...as long as I know what I am making.

How do you spend your summer breaks? Making memories with my kids, trying to garden, spending time outside, and camping.

If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be? A nurse or guidance counselor

What is your favorite dish from the cafeteria? Salad Bar

What’s the best thing about being a teacher at Pope John? I get to watch students grow in their faith, while I grow in mine.

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