May 1, 2026 | Issue 7

Upcoming Events

Graduation and End of Year Traditions

Recognition Day

We honored the Class of 2026 at our annual Recognition Day celebration. It was a beautiful ceremony celebrating our future graduates, along with our underclassmen and their outstanding achievements.

Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement

Baccalaureate Mass will take place on Friday, May 15th at Saint Cecilia Cathedral. The 2026 Commencement Ceremony will follow on Monday, May 18th at the Holland Center.

1986 Reunion

1976 Reunion

1991 Reunion- Contact Larry Eckley, Missy Major, Molly Huyck, Vic Richards

Past Events

1996 Reunion- Organized by Jim Kresnik

Celebration 42

Oh What a Night!

Celebration 42 was a tremendous success, and a fantastic time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and to those who participated virtually. Thanks to your support, we had exceptional success raising funds to support our mission. We can’t wait to do it all over again next year!

Celebration 42- Academy Excellence Initiative

Our Academies are opening doors for students & preparing them for college, careers, and beyond. Through rigorous, mission-driven education, students gain access to dual-enrollment courses, Advanced Placement opportunities, and real-world learning experiences that truly make a difference.


Launching College & Career Success. Starting in the 2026–27 school year:

• 13 teachers will deliver dual-enrollment courses

• 3 teachers will lead Advanced Placement (AP) courses


This exciting growth reflects strong momentum, but also highlights the need for continued investment to sustain and expand these opportunities.


To ensure excellence, we must invest in:

• Teacher retention and competitive salaries

• Advanced credentials and professional development

• Experiential learning like field trips and career exploration


These investments directly support academic rigor, teacher excellence, and equitable access to college-level learning. You can make a difference. Your gift today helps our students grow, thrive, and succeed in the future they deserve.


To learn more and give today: https://grosscatholic.org/news/academies-deliver-transformative-learning-experiences-and-prepare-students-for-college-and-careers

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient- Dr. Robert Greenhagen Class of 1998

Cougar Spirit Award Recipient- Mrs. Barb Brennan (Saum) Class of 2001

Calendar and Current Events, Click HERE!

Alumni Spotlight

Class of 1976 Sorted into the House System

We had the pleasure of hosting the Class of 1976 at the annual Cougar Cup (Field Day) this year. We sorted each graduate into a House where they were welcomed with a roaring applause from the students. This ceremony is the kick off to 50th Reunion Celebration this summer. Thank you for being our guests!

Learn More About our House System Here

Campus Updates

Staff Milestones

We celebrated several staff milestones at Professional Development. We are grateful and blessed for your service and dedication!

45 Years:

Chris Johanek-Boro

30 Years:

Sandy Antoniak

Tricia Hughes

25 Years:

Cassandra Johnson

Kim Matzen

Michele Sweetmon

Shelby Sweetmon

20 Years:

Irma Sanchez

15 Years:

Erin Novotny

10 Years:

Deb Rice

Michelle Sweetmon

Shelby Sweetmon

Ben Moore

5 Years:

Lisa Kalamaja

Julie Cortinas

Leah Schwartz

Signing Day- Alyssa Cap

Alyssa Cap is signing to further her education and play basketball at Briar Cliff University! We wish Alyssa great luck and will miss her next year!



Let’s go, Bolts!



Signing Day- Randy Guzman

Randy Guzman is signing to further his education and play soccer at Midlands University! We wish Randy great luck and will miss him next year!



Let’s go, Warriors!

Capital Campaign Update

Prayer Requests


Please keep 1997 alumna Jen (Finken) Moylan in your prayers. Jen is currently facing an aggressive form of breast cancer and the difficult battle that comes with it. We ask our school community to lift Jen and her family up in prayer during this challenging time.



How can we pray for you? 


Please send us the names of any members of our Cougar Family who need our prayers.


Email:

kpovondra@gcgmail.org



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Alumni Business Directory

Do you own a business? Do you work at a business? Are you looking to grow your customer base? Last year, we started the Alumni Business Directory as a way to support our fellow Cougars with the services and products we need every day. Our alumni built the strong foundation of Gross Catholic and this is an opportunity to expand that foundation throughout the community.


*The Alumni Business Directory is on our website and is available to all members of the Cougar community and anyone that visits our site. 

Have Alumni Updates?

Did you get married, have a baby, or have news you want to share? Please send us your latest news and photos so we can share them with your classmates and the Cougar Family. These will be featured in the next Dux Esto Magazine. Send information to kpovondra@gcgmail.org

Update Your Information

If your email, phone number, and/or physical address have changed, please contact us with your latest information. You can submit the update HERE!

Gross Catholic High School

7700 South 43rd Street, Bellevue, NE 68147

402-734-2000

grosscatholic.org


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