ROOTED IN FAITH, TRADITION, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE |
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A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL |
Dear Alumni,
Lights! Camera! Action! Homecoming 2022 is next week, and it’s going to be a blast! I hope we can see you at one or more of our events. There is something for everyone! A fan of running? We’ve got the 5K. A car person? Check out the car show! Is free candy your thing? Sit along the parade route! Borgia grad? Join us at the Homecoming BBQ! Sports nut? Check out one of our teams! Feel like praying? Come to our Homecoming Mass!
Our school has worked so hard to build a Homecoming week that is all about community and celebration. I’m so, so proud to be a part of the Borgia Family!
I’m excited for our 109 freshmen to experience their first Borgia Homecoming - the spirit days, the dance, all the blue and gold we can find! I have many fond memories of Homecoming from my high school days, and new favorite memories pop up every year. Senior Mollie F. said her favorite part of Homecoming is “the week leading up to it. The dress-down days, the parade, the football game…pretty much all of it!” Fellow senior Bella B. said the spirit days are her favorite. Facilities Director Travis Stockhorst noted that “a winning football game” is his Homecoming highlight. Junior Will R. looks forward to “the school environment of that week. We still learn, but it’s an exciting energy in the school.” Moira (Huber) Vossbrink '80, Director of Admissions and Stewardship and Class of 1980, loves “the traditions of the parade, the float-building, and the coronation.”
No matter what your favorite part is, Homecoming is a special week to celebrate the school we hold so dear!
Sincerely,
Pam (Ruether) Tholen '02
Principal
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Homecoming Week is packed with fun and celebration this year. 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!
Saturday, September 17
Homecoming 5K Walk/Run - 8 a.m. (See below for further details).
Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show - 12 p.m. (See below for further details).
Wednesday, September 21
Powerpuff Game - 7:30 p.m.
Bonfire - Immediately after the Powderpuff Game.
Friday, September 23
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
The parade route is as follows:
- leave school through the front exit
- head east on 9th (right)
- head north on High (left)
- head east on 5th (right)
- head north on Cedar (left)
- head east on Front (right)
Parade concludes at the riverfront.
5 - 6:30 p.m. Alumni BBQ (All alums and their families eat FREE) - Please see details and RSVP below.
6:45 p.m. - Stadium Turf Project Recognition Ceremony
7 p.m. - Football Game vs. St. Dominic
Saturday, September 24
7:30 p.m. - Homecoming Dance
In addition, the students will celebrate Spirit Week! See right for the details.
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An Invitation to All Borgia Alums |
Mark your calendars for this year’s Homecoming celebration on Friday, September 23, and Saturday, September 24! This year’s theme is “Lights! Camera! Action!” during which we plan to celebrate our alumni as part of our rich history.
Mary Louise (Schroeder) Hellmann ’55, or Puddin’ as she’s known to many, will be honored at our school and act as Grand Marshal for the Homecoming parade.
If you have a convertible and can help drive some of our VIPs and Homecoming candidates in the afternoon parade on the 23rd, please get in touch with Nicole Addison at nicole.addison@borgia.com.
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All alums and their immediate families are invited to our FREE Alumni BBQ on Friday, September 23, under the Lochirco Family Pavilion at the stadium. We will serve burgers or brats, 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. You must RSVP to participate.
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HOMECOMING 5K
Saturday, September 17
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Saturday, September 17, is shaping up to be a great day in our community. Not only are we kicking off Homecoming Week with our Homecoming 5K Run/Walk and Car Show, but the Washington Fairground will also be the site of Oxfest with the first concert beginning at noon! See below for more information on Oxfest, including a ticket discount code. |
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BORGIA GIVING DAY 2022
OCTOBER 10
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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. 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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Carol (Holtmeyer) Babka '56
August 24, 2022
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Jane (Monzyk) Davis '42
January 15, 2022
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Craig Riegel '79
8/20/2022
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Robert Stuesse '49
September 7, 2022
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Ruth (Kappelmann) Thater '57
August 11, 2022
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LET'S CELEBRATE THESE ALUMS WHO GOT MARRIED RECENTLY! |
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Lauren (Neier) '10 and Daniel Hanify |
Lauren married Daniel Hanify on Labor Day Weekend, September 3, 2022. Congratulations to Lauren and Daniel!
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Aspen (Nelson) '19 and Chris Grgurich |
This past weekend, Saturday, September 10, Aspen and Chris Grgurich were married. Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Alumni Mentoring Panels
Engineering Industry Sector
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We were so excited and thankful to welcome alumni for our first career presentation in the collaboration space Thursday, September 1! Held during our new Knight Time period, members of our engineering panel spoke to students about their career path from high school advanced classes, to their college and intern experiences, and beyond!
Many thanks to the following alumni who took time out of their day to spend it with us:
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Colten Conroy '13
Kit Korba '17
Collin Mantle '14
Kelly Mauntel '13
Tim Mauntel '85
Claire Schroeder '12
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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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Class of 1977 - September 17, 2022
Class of 1962 - September 24, 2022
Class of 1972- September 24, 2022
Class of 1992 - October 29, 2022
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Meet Our Therapy Dog, Daisy! |
Daisy has been a certified, registered therapy dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs organization since January 2020. In fact, she and Mrs. Kristie (Alfermann) Kandlbinder '88 are a Certified Dog Therapy Team. Daisy has been in schools bringing joy and smiles to students since the age of one when she was a therapy dog in training. Daisy comes to Borgia a few days each week with Mrs. Kandlbinder, one of our school counselors, to visit the students and staff. With Daisy’s presence, the counseling office has become a very popular spot to visit. Daisy provides a supportive and welcoming environment for our whole school community. She offers comfort and social and emotional support for students and often serves as an icebreaker for students needing help but having difficulty asking for it.
Daisy is an essential member of our counseling team and has helped build a culture of support, comfort, and acceptance in our counseling department. We love having her here with us!
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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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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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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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