ROOTED IN FAITH, TRADITION, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Dear Members of the St. Francis Borgia Family,

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! We are so humbled and appreciative of the support we received from our school community for our annual Legacy Gala. Nearly 400 of you were there, shrugging off the February showers, to join in the celebration and continue the legacy of support for our school. Your incredible generosity was especially evident in our Fund-A-Need, which directly contributed to our enhanced security camera system, for which we raised almost $135,000 - $60,000 more than our goal! This is a testament to the impact of your support. Again, thank you so much.

In early March, we hosted over 100 incoming students on Freshman Night, at which they set up class schedules and learned about activities such as the Luke 18 retreat, which will be their formal introduction to Borgia in August. Many members of this class are legacy students with parents, grandparents, and, in a few cases, great-grandparents who attended SFBHS. We are excited to welcome this new class to campus.

Last week, we had our annual Faculty Prayer Day, this time at the beautiful St. Ann Parish in Clover Bottom. Led by Fr. Donald Morris, our chaplain; Amanda Wunderlich, our Director of Campus Ministry; and Tammy Chumley, Evangelization and Pastoral Ministry Coordinator for the Western Vicariate and colleagues from the Archdiocese, it was a wonderful day of prayer and reflection, a great reminder of the gift of our calling, and an opportunity for a renewed sense of purpose.

As we approach the end of the academic year, we are eagerly looking forward to our upcoming graduation - now less than two months away. Despite facing the challenges of a pandemic, this senior class has shown resilience and determination. We are excited to see what the future holds for this group of students and wish them the best of luck. May the light of God shine on them always.

Have a wonderful spring!

Sincerely,

Matt Schutte
President
ADVANCEMENT NEWS
The 2023-2024 Borgia Annual Fund
BLUE AND GOLD MARCH MADNESS EXTRAVAGANZA
Join us for our upcoming Blue and Gold Boosters March Madness Event! Your participation directly aids the clubs at our school, supporting your child(ren)'s extracurricular activities. If your child or grandchild is part of any of the clubs listed below, we would like to encourage you to attend and show your support firsthand. Plus, it's sure to be a blast! Please consider attending after Holy Thursday Evening Mass. You can secure your spot by registering today by clicking the button below.
EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS AT SFBHS
Agriculture Club
Art Club
Book Club
BOSS (Borgia On Screen Society)
BOW (Borgia Organization for Women)
Campus Ministry
Chess Club
CLIF (Christ Leaders in Faith)
Drama
Future Business Leaders of America
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
German Klub
Knight Club (Improv)
Model UN
National Honor Society
Ping-Pong Club
Robotics Club
Scholar Bowl
Soul Singers
Spanish Club
Speech Team
Spirit Leaders
StAC (Student Advancement Corp)
STUCO
Enjoy an evening of NCAA Basketball Tournament at our 3rd annual Blue and Gold Boosters March Madness Extravaganza on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

All proceeds benefit extracurricular clubs at St. Francis Borgia High School.

$60/person (Must be 21 or older to attend)
Food, beer, wine, and special March Madness drinks are included
Mixed drinks are available for purchase

Each member will receive one assigned square - $5/each for additional square(s)
BORGIA ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024
Don't miss out on the exciting conclusion of this year's Borgia Alumni Speaker Series! Join us on April 11th as we welcome Dr. James Jett, a distinguished member of the SFB Class of 1965, who will share captivating insights into his remarkable journey in pulmonology. Mark your calendars for an inspiring evening!
Thank you to our Community Partners
CELEBRATE THE KNIGHT GALA
WRAP-UP
We had a wonderful time at the annual Celebrate the Knight Gala in February, raising nearly $350,000 for our school. Thank you so much to everyone who took part in that special evening! It was a wonderful reminder of the affection the Borgia family has for our school. Thank you again, and we hope to see you there in 2025!
Chairs

Angela (Wehrle) '95 and Brian Gildehaus '90
Distinguished Knight Award Winners

Gail (Stuckenschneider) '66 and Steven Ruether '67
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER

Did you know if you are age 70 ½ or older, you can distribute up to $100,000 tax-free each year from your IRA account to benefit St. Francis Borgia High School?

To learn more, please contact Donna Grahl, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, at donna.grahl@borgia.com.
ALUMNI NEWS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR TREASURED ALUMS
Donald Schulte '49
February 14, 2024
JoAnn (Ballmann) Hoelscher '59
February 19, 2024
Doris (Frankenberg) Feth '56
February 21, 2024
Evelyn (Post) Lakebrink '48
February 21, 2024
Terry Eckelkamp '74
March 5, 2024
Theresa (Stowe) Overschmidt '56
March 7, 2024
Arlene (Tobben) Zoellner '49
March 7, 2024
James Neier '46
March 8, 2024
ALUMNI TIES THAT BIND
CELEBRATING LOVE AND MARRIAGE OF OUR ALUMS
Congratulations to Jenna (Hellebusch) '13 and Walton Eckelkamp '16
Jenna (Hellebusch) '13 and Walton Eckelkamp '16 were married on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Congratulations on your wedding! Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and endless happiness. Here's to the beginning of a beautiful journey together!
Alumni Prayers
In thanksgiving for the sacrifices and contributions offered by those before us on our behalf, we at St. Francis Borgia High School offer our afternoon prayer for different members of our alumni each day.
If you have children who are graduates and still receive mail at your home, but no longer live there, please contact Donna Grahl, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, to update your child's address. She can be reached by phone at 636-239-7871 ext. 131 or via email at donna.grahl@borgia.com.
Athletic and Activities Schedule
Welcome to another exciting year of Borgia Athletics and Activities. Together, let’s always and, in all ways, celebrate the efforts of our students, players, coaches, and teachers as they strive to make Borgia #1 in class, style, sportsmanship, and competitiveness. Go, Knights!!

Click on the logo to see a comprehensive athletic and activities schedule.
Recently married? New baby or job?
Let us know what's going on in your life so we can share it with your classmates in this newsletter!
Send information and photos to donna.grahl@borgia.com.

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