ROOTED IN FAITH, TRADITION, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE |
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A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL |
Dear Alumni,
Class may not have been in session for the past couple of months, but that doesn’t mean the school was quiet! Our campus was packed with work-study student crews, campers, parking lot crews, HVAC crews, Class of 2024 parking spot painters, and many more all summer long!
It was awesome to see so many of you bring your kids and grandchildren to our summer camps. Whether it was art, sports, science, or drama - there seemed to be a summer camp for every interest! I loved seeing my own kids interact with our students. The “big kids” are such positive mentors and role models to the younger children.
We started school on August 15 with over 450 students in the building! The Class of 2027 is our largest one in the school, which means exciting growth is happening!
I hope you’ll join me in praying for our students, faculty, and families this school year. All of us at the school we hold so dear will be praying in thanksgiving for you!
Sincerely,
Pam (Ruether) Tholen '03
Principal
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HOMECOMING 2023
Attention All Alums
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An Invitation to All Alums |
Mark your calendars for this year’s Homecoming celebration on Friday, September 15, and Saturday, September 16! This year’s theme is “We Got the Beat,” during which we plan to celebrate our alumni as part of our rich history.
Bonnie (Stratman) ’62 and Louis B. Eckelkamp, Jr. ’61, will be honored at our school and act as Grand Marshals for the Homecoming parade.
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Homecoming Week is packed with fun and celebration. In the spirit of tradition, we, as the Borgia family, are excited about welcoming back our alums and honoring the spirit that makes Borgia uniquely special.
We hope you can join us for all or part of the week's activities!
Wednesday, September 13
Freshman/Sophomore Show - 6 p.m. (Also performing on Thursday, September 14).
Powderpuff Game - 7 p.m.
Bonfire - Immediately after the Powderpuff Game.
Friday, September 15
9:15 a.m. - All School Mass (in the Gym) - ALL ALUMS ARE WELCOME!
10:15 a.m. - Pep Rally (in the Gym) - ALL ALUMS ARE WELCOME!
11:15 a.m. - Student BBQ under the Pavilion
1 p.m. - Parade
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Parade Route
Start at 1000 Borgia Drive
Head North towards 9th St → Turn Right onto 9th Street (East)
Turn left onto High St (North)
Turn right onto 5th St (East)
Turn left onto Cedar St (North)
Turn right onto Main St (East)
End at the intersection of Main St & Jefferson
5 - 6:30 p.m. Alumni BBQ (All alums and their families eat FREE) - Please see details below.
6:30 p.m. - 30th Year Recognition of 1993 State Champion Football Team
7 p.m. - Football Game vs. Duchesne
Halftime - Homecoming Court Coronation
Saturday, September 16
7:30 p.m. - Homecoming Dance
In addition, the students will celebrate Spirit Week! See above for the details.
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All alums and their immediate families are invited to our FREE Alumni BBQ on Friday, September 15. We will serve burgers and hotdogs, chips, cookies, and a soft drink. Alums will also get a free ticket to the game.
Dinner will be served 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the football field pavilion. Families must be accompanied by an alum.
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Oxfest supports Borgia students! Please consider attending. Tickets are on sale now through September 8.
**New this year!! Receive $5.00 off per ticket using the word BORGIA. During checkout, simply insert BORGIA in the "promo code" box and hit "apply."
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Thank you to our 2023-2024 Community Partners |
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Click on any of the links below to learn more about each of our partners. |
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WANTED: Social Media Ambassadors for
Borgia Giving Day
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Interested in promoting Advancement at St. Francis Borgia High School? Below you will find an immediate way you can help strengthen our Borgia network, promote our mission, and be a champion for the future of our school.
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Word of mouth is powerful!
A Social Media Ambassador for Borgia has a passion for our Borgia community and a readiness to shine a light on our school within their own online profiles and followers. A Social Media Ambassador will share posts from SFBHS and encourage participation in Borgia Giving Day on October 10. Even if you are busy, this is a great way to make a significant impact!
If you are interested in being a Social Media Ambassador, contact Donna Grahl via e-mail at donna.grahl@borgia.com.
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Borgia Alumni Speaker Series
You don't want to miss this!
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If you have any questions about the speaker series, please contact Donna Grahl, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, at 314-803-7913 ext. 131 or donna.grahl@borgia.com. |
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. |
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John Thomure '96
April 24, 2023
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Anne (Lyon) Broeker '63
May 26, 2023
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Jean (Tyree) Kimme '52
June 4, 2023
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Arline (Holdmeier) Barnhart '49
June 15, 2023
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Mary Francis (Westermeyer) Kopp '61
July 1, 2023
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Lorraine (Hoelscher) Peebles '56
July 6, 2023
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Charles (Mike) Carman '56
July 12, 2023
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Mary Beth (Schulte) Bay '66
July 23, 2023
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LET'S CELEBRATE THESE ALUMS WHO GOT MARRIED RECENTLY! |
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Emily (Lochirco) '17 and Kale Meinershagen
May 28, 2023
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Katelyn (Boland) '13 and Blake Dreher
June 3, 2023
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Emily Geiman and Christopher Unnerstall '09
June 8, 2023
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Liz Huller and Phil Timpe '11
June 8, 2023
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Corinne (Halsted) '11 and Paul Panasiuk
June 9, 2023
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Kelly (Mantle) '11 and Connor Fowler
June 24, 2023
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Britney (Harriman) '19 and John Hanneken '14
June 24, 2023
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Lauren (Lochirco) '15 and Joey Schlote
August 12, 2023
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Congratulations to these newest little Knights! |
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William Louis Grahl II
Born on April 25, 2023
Proud parents are Caroline and David Grahl '11
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Grace Lorraine Moroney
Born on May 11, 2023
Proud Parents are Katelyn (Voss) '12 and Patrick Moroney '12 - Grace also joins big brother, Leo (2).
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St. Francis Borgia High School alum Bryce Aubuchon '00 followed his dreams of becoming a Blue Angel! |
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This group of Borgia alums spent the afternoon cheering on our Baseball Knights on to victory as they played the semifinal game of the State Championship in June. Pictured above, front row from left, are Al Voss '76 and George Eigel. Back row, from left, are Rich Elbert '61, Andy Struttman '68, and Joe Wildt '63. Love the community support for our school! |
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If you have questions regarding any upcoming reunions, please contact Donna Grahl at 636-239-7871 or donna.grahl@borgia.com.
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Our Alums Welcome Our Kids Back on the First Day of School! |
Another enthusiastic start to our school year with our alumni coming to campus on the first day of school, August 15. They cheered, clapped, and sent warm wishes.
What a great day to be a Knight!
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW FACULTY! |
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Introducing the Class of 2027! |
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Welcome, Freshmen! We think it's going to be a great year. |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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!
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St. Francis Borgia High School
1000 Borgia Drive
Washington, MO 63090
P: 636-239-7871
F: 636-239-1198
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