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Roncalli Student-Produced Magazine
WINTER
2019
VOL . 10
NO . 2
THE
RONCALLI
HIGH
SCHOOL
THE MISS ION OF RONCALL I HIGH SCHOOL I S TO EDUCATE IN THE CATHOL IC TRADIT IONS
OF SP IR ITUAL GROWTH , L I FE -LONG SERV ICE , AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Pilot
F R I E N D S S I N C E . . .By: Clara Dramm
Elena and Leah met in Kindergarten when they were about fiveyears old. Together they participated in t-ball, basketball, and
volleyball (which they are still in at Roncalli). A memorable timefrom when they were younger was going to their older brothers'
football games and playing together.
ELENA & LEAH
FRIENDS SINCE 2008
“We are always better together." -Leah
Olivia and Margo met when they were about three years old.Their parents were friends so they were put in dance class together. When they were younger, they went to the beach
with their moms and were flying kites. Margo slit Olivia’s facewith her kite string and Olivia still has the scar. Margo also
broke Liv’s finger during basketball in 5th grade. They haveboth always been very competitive with each other.
MARGO & OLIVIA
FRIENDS SINCE 2004
“We are part of each other’s family.” -Margo
Abby and Morgan met when they were two years old. They first met on the Xavier playground. Morgan’s mom and Abby’s mom
would be picking up their older kids from elementary school and the two would play together while waiting. A memorable time
during their friendship was when they were in 5th grade and Morgan made the decision to shave her eyebrows (for a boy she
liked!). Abby tried helping her in the locker room by putting magic marker where her eyebrows should have been, but it didn’t work!
ABBY & MORGAN
FRIENDS SINCE 2004
“She is the guiding light of my life. I will really miss her next year as we head off to college.” -Abby
Drew and Ethan met when they were about four years old. Their brothers went to preschool together, so they ended up
being friends. They went to preschool together too. They have been playing football, basketball, and soccer together
since they were young.
DREW & ETHAN
FRIENDS SINCE 2006
“Our height difference doesn’t keep our friendship apart.” -Ethan
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave
footprints in your heart." For most people, life gets busy and friends met long ago are often hard to keep
connections with. For these friends, the friendship has been going strong since...
MRS. MACDONALD & MS. MARTIN
FRIENDS SINCE 2001Mrs. MacDonald and Ms. Martin first met in 2001when Ms. Martin was Mrs. MacDonald’s colorguard instructor. “I was 14 when we first met, so we've essentiallybeen friends for 17 years-over half my life! Thebiggest development of our friendship is thatI'm no longer formally her student, althoughI'm still learning from her constantly. Vida issomeone I deeply admire: she is patient,grounded, caring, and calm. I talk to her almostevery day at school, and she is always ready tolisten and give advice when needed. I loveworking with her because I know I havesomeone I can relate to and trust beside me.
We used to go running through the school halls on the weekends during winter, when it was too cold to run outside on thetrack. We'd get here at 6 in the morning, run for 45 minutes or so, then leave. It took us months to realize that there is alightswitch in the hall that connects the senior and junior hallways upstairs, so we'd run through it in the dark. It always felt likea scene in a horror movie…” -Mrs. MacDonald "I love that our friendship is just so easy. I really appreciate that even as both of our lives have gone through hugetransformations, our friendship has become even more of a treasure to me. Some of my fondest memories are when the both ofus were part of the back up Singers/Dancers for the house band as part of the Roncalli Summer Show. It was amazing getting todo something I love, which is sing, with someone I truly admire.” -Ms. Martin
Mr. Woodcock and Mr. Gadzinski first met in 1986. “I had gotten involved in 'Children’s Center for the Arts' as both a visual artist and as an actor. I was 23, and I was in my first play, a version of the Three Billy Goats Gruff in a revue called 'A Patchwork of Folktales.' In the cast was 16 year old Matt Gadzinski. I remember that there was a lot of waiting off stage during the production and that’s where we first got to know each other. Over the next year or so Matt and I worked on two massive productions at Silver Lake College in which we designed and worked on not only a play set but to actually transform the small cafeteria into an art deco night club.That was in 1986. I didn’t see Matt after that until he walked into Roncalli 29 years later. It was as if the 29 years didn’t even happen and our friendship started right where it left off. Matt and I have a mutual love for movies. Good movies, and for Matt, some not so good movies." -Mr. Woodcock
MR. WOODCOCK & MR. GADZINSKI
FRIENDS SINCE 1986
The left picture is from 1986 when they were both in a "Patchwork of Folktales". The right picture is from October 2018 in Las Vegas at Mr. Gadzinski's wedding.
"It's the friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey." -AUTHOR UNKNOWN
F I N D I N G H E L P
I N T H E B I B L E Throughout high school, students go through a lot of emotions. . With Roncalli being a
Catholic high school, many students look to God to help them get through rough times.
God helps students summon the strength and courage to get through difficulty.
By: Mackenzie Dvoracheck
W H E N Y O U A R E F E E L I N G B R O K E N - H E A R T E D :
“ T h e p a i n y o u ’ v e b e e n f e e l i n g c a n n o t c o m p a r e t o t h e j o y t h a t i s c o m i n g . ”
R o m a n s 8 : 1 8
“ T h e R i g h t e o u s c a l l t o t h e L O R D , a n d h e l i s t e n s ; h e r e s c u e s t h e m f r o m a l l t h e i r
t r o u b l e s . T h e L O R D i s n e a r t o t h o s e w h o a r e d i s c o u r a g e d ; h e s a v e s t h o s e w h o
h a v e l o s t a l l h o p e . ” P s a l m 3 4 : 1 7 - 1 8
W H E N Y O U A R E F E E L I N G L O N E L Y :
“ D o n o t b e a f r a i d - I a m w i t h y o u ! I a m y o u r G o d - l e t n o t h i n g t e r r i f y y o u ! I w i l l
m a k e y o u s t r o n g a n d h e l p y o u ; I w i l l p r o t e c t y o u a n d s a v e y o u . ” I s a i a h 4 1 : 1 0
“ E v e n t h o u g h I w a l k t h r o u g h t h e d a r k e s t v a l l e y , I w i l l f e a r n o e v i l , f o r y o u a r e
w i t h m e ; y o u r r o d a n d y o u r s t a f f , t h e y c o m f o r t m e . ” P s a l m 2 3 : 4
W H E N Y O U F E E L L I K E G I V I N G U P : “ W e a r e a f f l i c t e d i n e v e r y w a y , b u t n o t c r u s h e d ; p e r p l e x e d , b u t n o t d r i v e n t o
d e s p a i r ; p e r s e c u t e d , b u t n o t f o r s a k e n ; s t r u c k d o w n , b u t n o t d e s t r o y e d ; a l w a y s
c a r r y i n g i n t h e b o d y t h e d e a t h o f J e s u s , s o t h a t t h e l i f e o f J e s u s m a y a l s o b e
m a n i f e s t e d i n o u r b o d i e s . ” 2 C o r i n t h i a n s 4 : 8 - 1 0
“ T r u l y I t e l l y o u , i f y o u h a v e f a i t h a s s m a l l a s a m u s t a r d s e e d , y o u c a n s a y t o t h i s
m o u n t a i n ‘ M o v e f r o m h e r e t o t h e r e , ’ a n d i t w i l l m o v e . N o t h i n g w i l l b e a s
i m p o s s i b l e f o r y o u . ” M a t t h e w 1 7 : 2 0
W H E N Y O U A R E S T R E S S E D :
" C o m e t o m e a l l w h o a r e w e a r y a n d b u r d e n e d , a n d I w i l l g i v e y o u r e s t . "
M a t t h e w 1 1 : 2 8
“ F o r I a m c o n v i n c e d t h a t n e i t h e r d e a t h n o r l i f e , n e i t h e r a n g e l s n o r d e m o n s ,
n e i t h e r t h e p r e s e n t n o r t h e f u t u r e , n o r a n y p o w e r s , n e i t h e r h e i g h t n o r d e p t h ,
n o r a n y t h i n g e l s e i n a l l c r e a t i o n , w i l l b e a b l e t o s e p a r a t e u s f r o m t h e l o v e o f
G o d t h a t i s i n C h r i s t J e s u s o u r L o r d . ” R o m a n s 8 : 3 8 - 3 9
W H E N Y O U A R E F E E L I N G L O S T : ‘ “ F o r I k n o w t h e p l a n s I h a v e f o r y o u , ” d e c l a r e s t h e L o r d , “ p l a n s t o p r o s p e r
y o u a n d n o t t o h a r m y o u , p l a n s t o g i v e y o u h o p e a n d a f u t u r e . ” ’ J e r e m i a h
2 9 : 1 1
“ I f y o u w a n d e r o f f t h e r o a d t o t h e r i g h t o r t h e l e f t , y o u w i l l h e a r h i s v o i c e
b e h i n d y o u s a y i n g , ‘ H e r e i s t h e r o a d . F o l l o w i t . ’ ” I s a i a h 3 0 : 2 1
W H E N Y O U A R E H A V I N G R E L A T I O N S H I P P R O B L E M S :
“ L o v e i s p a t i e n t , l o v e i s k i n d . I t d o e s n o t e n v y , i t d o e s n o t b o a s t , i t i s n o t
p r o u d . I t d o e s n o t d i s h o n o r o t h e r s , i t i s n o t s e l f - s e e k i n g , i t i s n o t e a s i l y
a n g e r e d , i t k e e p s n o r e c o r d o f w r o n g s . L o v e d o e s n o t d e l i g h t i n e v i l b u t
r e j o i c e s w i t h t h e t r u t h . I t a l w a y s p r o t e c t s , a l w a y s t r u s t s , a l w a y s h o p e s ,
a l w a y s p e r s e v e r e s . L o v e n e v e r f a i l s . ” 1 C o r i n t h i a n s 1 3 : 4 - 8
“ B e c o m p l e t e l y h u m b l e a n d g e n t l e ; b e p a t i e n t , b e a r i n g w i t h o n e a n o t h e r i n
l o v e . M a k e e v e r y e f f o r t t o k e e p t h e u n i t y o f t h e S p i r i t t h r o u g h t h e b o n d o f
p e a c e . ” E p h e s i a n s 4 : 2 - 3
W H E N Y O U A R E H A P P Y :
" I a m n o t s a y i n g t h i s b e c a u s e I a m i n n e e d , f o r I h a v e l e a r n e d t o b e c o n t e n t
w h a t e v e r t h e c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I k n o w w h a t i t i s t o b e i n n e e d , a n d I k n o w
w h a t i t i s t o h a v e p l e n t y . I h a v e l e a r n e d t h e s e c r e t o f b e i n g c o n t e n t i n a n y
a n d e v e r y s i t u a t i o n , w h e t h e r w e l l f e d o r h u n g r y , w h e t h e r l i v i n g i n p l e n t y o r
i n w a n t . I c a n d o a l l t h i s t h r o u g h h i m w h o g i v e s m e s t r e n g t h . P h i l i p p i a n s
4 : 1 3
“ M a n y a r e a s k i n g , “ W h o w i l l s h o w u s a n y g o o d ? ” L e t t h e l i g h t o f y o u r f a c e
s h i n e u p o n u s , O L O R D . Y o u h a v e f i l l e d m y h e a r t w i t h g r e a t e r j o y t h a n t h o s e
w h o h a v e a b u n d a n t h a r v e s t s o f g r a i n a n d n e w w i n e . ” P s a l m 4 : 6 - 7
W H E N Y O U A R E C O N F U S E D O R A N X I O U S :
“ D o n ’ t w o r r y a b o u t a n y t h i n g . I n s t e a d , p r a y a b o u t e v e r y t h i n g . ” P h i l i p p i a n s
4 : 6
" T r u s t i n t h e L O R D w i t h a l l y o u r h e a r t a n d l e a n n o t o n y o u r o w n
u n d e r s t a n d i n g ; i n a l l y o u r w a y s s u b m i t t o h i m , a n d h e w i l l m a k e y o u r p a t h s
s t r a i g h t . " P r o v e r b s 3 : 5 - 6
W H E N Y O U N E E D F O R G I V E N E S S : " J u d g e n o t , a n d y o u s h a l l n o t b e j u d g e d . C o n d e m n n o t , a n d y o u s h a l l n o t b e
c o n d e m n e d . F o r g i v e , a n d y o u w i l l b e f o r g i v e n . " L u k e 6 : 3 7
" L e t t h e w i c k e d f o r s a k e t h e i r w a y s a n d t h e u n r i g h t e o u s t h e i r t h o u g h t s . L e t t h e m
t u r n t o t h e L O R D , a n d h e w i l l h a v e m e r c y o n t h e m , a n d t o o u r G o d , f o r h e w i l l
f r e e l y p a r d o n . " I s s i a h 5 5 : 7
R O N C A L L I
L E G A C I E S By: Courtney Isselmann & Drew Giesen
As seen in the school logo, a strong community bond is an important part of what makes Roncalli special.
One important aspect of this bond is the family connection that becomes more evident as each school year
passes. As more generations filter through the doors of Roncalli, the legacy of grandparents and parents
who came before them continues to be seen in the new students. This year, both Max Jacky and Maddie
Backhaus carry on the legacy of their grandparents and parents, some of whom have been involved in
Roncalli from the beginning of our history.
MADDIE
Maddie’s grandpa Joe was at Roncalli at the time that boys were taught on one side of school
and the girls were on the other. Some of his memories that were passed on to Maddie include
the kinds of punishments that were used when he was at Roncalli. He had gym with Jim Kersten,
who also taught history. He remembers having to run laps or pick stones in the field where the
atrium is now to make up for bad behavior in history class. He also remembers having a lunch
block that was only fifteen minutes.
GRANDPA - JOE CHRISTOFFEL CLASS OF 1969
Maddie's Mom's cousin Tom passed the memories down to Maddie of
setting up for prom and plays when they were held in the gym. He was
a sophomore when Mr. Stelzer first started teaching social studies. He
MOM’S COUSIN - TOM SHIMANEK CLASS OF 1988
Maddie’s mom, Becki,
remembers having gym
classes with a divider down
the middle to separate the
girls and boys. Another vivid
memory was of Sr. Leo’s
bread which was always
fought over before
basketball games.
MOM - BECKI CHRISTOFFEL CLASS OF 1992
BACKHAUS
A picture of the Roncalli Legacy now: from left to right, Becki, Maddie, Tom, Joe
also mentioned that Roncalli
continues to grow in the
number of opportunities for
classes, sports, and clubs.
"legacy is not leaving something for people, it's leaving something in people." -PETER STROPLE
MAX JACKY
GRANDPA BILL AND GRANDMA CYNDI KRAEMER CLASS OF 1970
Max’s grandpa Bill Kraemer and grandma Cyndi Kraemer described that while they were
at Roncalli, the boys and girls were segregated. The reason the science labs have doors in
the adjoining hall was so the girls and boys didn’t have to venture to the side of the
opposite gender to reach their class. They explained that if you wanted to see your
girlfriend or boyfriend during school you could tell them a certain time to look from each
end of the adjoining hallways and wave to one another.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Kraemer became very involved at Roncalli even after they finished high
school. They are an important and well known part of the Roncalli community. Max said,
“They share Roncalli with me in so many different ways.” Helping out with jobs around the
school while hearing Mr. Bill’s stories about what his parents were like in high school
allowed him to become very familiar with what Roncalli is all about even before he was a
student.
MOM KATIE KRAEMER (CLASS OF 1994)
DAD KEVIN JACKY (CLASS OF 1996)
Roncalli played a major role in Max’s life even
before he was born. His mom, having
experienced stories of Roncalli through her
parents and their siblings, knew from a very
young age that Roncalli would be a part of
her life. She met her husband Kevin Jacky as
a Junior, and their first date was at her Junior
prom. They got married in 2002 and have 4
children
“This school not only played a large part
in my young life, but opened a door to my
future. Roncalli holds a very special place
in my heart and will for the rest of my life.
For it is where my life started and will
continue to grow as I watch my children
grow here." -Katie A picture of the Roncalli Legacy now: Grandma
Cyndi, Max, Grandpa Bill
P E P B A N D B U I L D S U S U P B a s k e t b a l l s e a s o n i s a n e x c i t i n g t i m e f o r t h e e n t i r e s t u d e n t b o d y . T h e r e a r e a
v a r i e t y o f w a y s t o g e t i n v o l v e d w h e t h e r y o u ’ r e o n t h e t e a m , i n t h e s t u d e n t s e c t i o n , o r
d a n c i n g a t h a l f t i m e . O n e s p e c i a l w a y t h a t s o m e k i d s p a r t i c i p a t e i s t h r o u g h p e p b a n d .
T h e b a n d c a n b e h e a r d p l a y i n g d u r i n g p r e g a m e a n d h a l f t i m e d u r i n g h o m e g a m e s a t
R o n c a l l i . L i v i n g u p t o i t s n a m e , n o o n e c a n d e n y t h a t t h e p e p b a n d a d d s a c e r t a i n
l e v e l o f e n e r g y t o t h e g a m e . I t s g o a l i s b e a n e x a m p l e o f s c h o o l s p i r i t a n d e x h i l a r a t e
t h e b a s k e t b a l l p l a y e r s , s t u d e n t s , a n d p a r e n t s ; s o m e t h i n g t h a t m a n y w i l l a g r e e t h a t i t
i s s u c c e s s f u l i n d o i n g .
B y : E m i l y G u i l e t t e
K a t h r y n B a k e r i s a j u n i o r i n p e p b a n d w h o
p l a y s p e r c u s s i o n . W h e n a s k e d w h a t s h e m o s t
e n j o y s a b o u t p e p b a n d s h e r e p l i e d , “ I t ’ s a l l
r e a l l y f u n m u s i c a n d I a l s o r e a l l y l o v e t h e
e x c u s e t o g o t o g a m e s . T h e r e ’ s n o b e t t e r
s t u d e n t I . D . t h a n a b a n d i n s t r u m e n t . ” O n e
p r o m i n e n t f i g u r e i n t h e s t u d e n t s e c t i o n i s
s e n i o r O l i v i a Z i e g l e r . S h e s a i d t h a t s h e r e a l l y
e n j o y s t h e s o n g s w i t h s i n g i n g . “ I ’ v e a l w a y s
l i k e d ‘ B u i l d M e U p B u t t e r c u p ’ b e c a u s e i t ’ s f u n
t o s i n g a l o n g w i t h a n d i t i n v o l v e s b o t h t h e
b a n d a n d t h e c r o w d . ” S h e w a s a s k e d i f s h e f e l t t h e r e w a s a d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n t h e e n e r g y o f t h e s t u d e n t s e c t i o n w h e n t h e p e p
b a n d p l a y s a n d w h e n i t d o e s n ’ t . S h e r e s p o n d e d s a y i n g , “ I t h i n k i t ’ s s o m u c h b e t t e r
w h e n i t ’ s t h e r e . E v e n t h o u g h t h e p l a y l i s t r e c o r d i n g i s m o r e m o d e r n , t h e b a n d s e t s u p
a g o o d a t m o s p h e r e f o r t h e s t u d e n t s e c t i o n a n d p l a y e r s . ”
M r . V a n S i c k l e a l w a y s d o e s a n e x c e l l e n t j o b
d i r e c t i n g t h e b a n d d u r i n g g a m e s . H e a l w a y s t r i e s t o p i c k
a l i s t o f s o n g s t h a t w i l l c r e a t e t h e b e s t p o s s i b l e
r e a c t i o n s f r o m t h e p l a y e r s a n d f a n s . H e h a s w o r k e d h a r d
t o t e a c h t h e b a n d s t u d e n t s e v e r y s o n g , a n d h e m a k e s
s u r e t o t a k e e v e r y a r r a n g e m e n t a t a t e m p o t h a t i s s u r e
t o e x c i t e a n d e n t e r t a i n e v e r y o n e l i s t e n i n g . H i s f a v o r i t e
s o n g i s “ B r e a d f a n ” . H e s a i d , “ I ’ v e n e v e r h e a r d a n o t h e r
p e p b a n d d o t h a t o n e o r a n y t h i n g l i k e i t . ”
R o n c a l l i ’ s p e p b a n d i s a n e x c e l l e n t e x a m p l e o f s c h o o l
p r i d e a n d s p i r i t , e s p e c i a l l y w h e n t h e i n s t r u m e n t a l i s t s
b r e a k i n t o t h e R o n c a l l i S c h o o l S o n g a n d e v e r y o n e s t a n d s
u p a n d c l a p s . W i t h o u t a d o u b t , t h e R o n c a l l i p e p b a n d
b u i l d s u p a l l J e t s F a n s ! C o n t r a r y t o t h e s o n g " B u i l d M e
U p B u t t e r c u p " , t h e p e p b a n d n e v e r l e t s a n y o n e d o w n !
SHOW SOME MORE SPIRIT AND
SING ALONG NEXT TIME
THE PEP BAND PLAYS!
Build Me Up ButtercupWhy do you build me up (build me up) Buttercup, baby
Just to let me down (let me down) and mess me around
And then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby
When you say you will (say you will) but I love you still
I need you (I need you) more than anyone, darlin'
You know that I have from the start
So build me up (build me up) Buttercup, don't break my
heart
Sweet CarolineSweet Caroline (bump bump bump)
Good times never seemed so good (so good so good)
I'd be inclined (bump bump bump)
To believe they never would
But now I
Rock n RollBoys: Heyyyyyy!
Girls: Heyyyyyy!
Boys: Heyyyyo!
Girls: Heyyyyo!
repeat 4 times
CHORUS
We're the Roncalli Jets
the best of all the rest and
We'll show you how
We'll go on to fame
by winning every game
Roncalli Jets is our name
Roncalli School SongVerse 1
Let's go you Jets let's go
Let's fight with all our might
We'll lead our school to victory
And win the game tonight.
CHORUS
Verse 2
Victory Victory is our cry
V I C T O R Y
Oh come on Roncalli Jets
We're the best of all the rest!
CHORUS
Feel free to bring this to the next game!
THE BEST
OF ALL THE REST
VS.
TR + Rival = TRIVIAL? We think not. Roncalli High School versus Two Rivers High School. Whenever you hear that, you know that it’s going to be
a very intense game. But have you ever wondered why these games are so packed, intense and full of
energy? It’s because we are rivals! Although the words TR and Rival = trivial, this rivalry is nowhere near
trivial (of little value or importance) even though it’s with TR. This rivalry has been going strong for a long
time and continues to be very popular. Let’s get some perspectives on this.
Mr. Stelzer: “I think there are several ingredients to a good rivalry. One of
them being location- the easy travel to Two Rivers. Some of our students
work with TR students or used to go to school with them. Another is how
Coach Garceau: “I think rivalries add another level of excitement which is good for everyone involved. The hosting
school makes more money because of more fans coming to the games, the students typically fill the stands and get
more excited and cheer more, and the players/coaches seem to get more excited about playing a quality team and
playing in front of a bigger crowd.” As far as a memorable game: “Our game against Two Rivers, two years ago when
they beat us in double overtime 104-102...that one will haunt me for a while.”
Mr. Spencer (Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Two Rivers):
"There is a lot of history between the two schools. There are so many
connections whether it be just from a local standpoint (schools are close
to each other), friends going to opposite schools, or families incorporated
into each school. I know each school also has so much respect for each
other. Because of that respect, it really brings out great competition. Just
thinking of the rivalry between Two Rivers and Roncalli, you always know
the fans are going to turn out for the game and the atmosphere of the
game is always electric. Players always get pumped and it brings out the
best in them. There are so many memorable stories that I could think of.
Being part of the Two Rivers vs Roncalli rivalry for three years now, the
game that sticks out is the double overtime game at Two Rivers. No matter
who won that game, anyone who was watching or playing that game, will
never forget. It was a back and forth game, gym was packed, and it
came down to the final seconds. That is a rivalry game!"
frequently we play each other. The other piece is competition. There is always good competition no matter what the
sport is when we play TR. The third one would be a little spice, a natural rivalry, public versus private schools.
Sometimes it's just in the fan sections. Other times it is familiar players that have played each other for multiple
years."
By: Josh Howard and Publication Staff
Mr. La Tour (Athletic Director at Two Rivers):
"One thing I have noticed over the years [I've been in Two Rivers for
20+ years], the attitudes have changed a little bit over the years for
the better. Especially from the older generation. We did nothing.
Now we co-op in a couple different sports. I think it's more spirited
and healthy. Also with this generation the kids know each other
better and do more together in the community."
Elaina Falconer (Roncalli student on Two Rivers Girl Swimming):
"Being on a Two Rivers team is interesting because we are able to
see what the school and student life is like somewhere else than
Roncalli. But because the swim team is small, we are able to put
down our differences and focus on being a team. It is so interesting
being at TRHS during their school day, after we've finished ours!
Their halls have a very different atmosphere. Overall, the Two Rivers
Roncalli swim team is a wonderful co-op and we are able to bond
well."
CC Tisol (Roncalli student on Two Rivers Girl Swimming):
"On the swimming team, no one really acknowledges the rivalry until the TR vs
Roncalli Football game, then things can get pretty competitive. When we go to
big games where we are playing each other, we are pretty friendly with each
other at the game, but the practice after usually involves some bragging from the
winning school."
Two Rivers student on Roncalli Soccer Team:
"It's fun to be on the soccer team with Roncalli even with a rivalry. When the
football game comes along we all talk trash but we also all have fun doing it and
we just joke around with one another. It's definitely something I look forward to. I
like the rivalry because it makes the football and basketball games so much more
interesting and exciting."
Matthew Koch (Roncalli student on Two Rivers Boys Swimming Team):
"Last year, I decided to join the swim team which is a co-op with Two Rivers. I wouldn't say that it is different going to a
Roncalli vs. Two Rivers game since I'm on a Two Rivers team, but instead, it makes it more intense and energetic.
Personally, I love the Roncalli - Two Rivers rivalry. It is so fun to compete against my friends who attend TR in football
and track. This past football season when we played TR, I faced my best friend from the swim team almost every play.
We reminisce about that game a lot during our swim meets."
Two Rivers and Roncalli Girls Swimming Team
Two Rivers student on Roncalli Soccer Team:
"Playing on another school's team that has a strong rivalry with my school is worth it as long as I get to play."
Upcoming basketball rival game
Feb. 1 @ TRHS 5:45 Girls 7:15 BoysRoncalli''s 2018 Boys Soccer team. There were 5 Two Rivers players on the team this year.
VS.
STUDENTS' VIEWS ON RIVALRY + CO-OP
R O N C A L L I ' S H I G H S C H O O L S W E E T H E A R T SBy: Clara Dramm & Mackenzie Dvoracheck
High school relationships are usually considered to be temporary because people's paths diverge after high
school. Although dating in high school is very popular, many people say, it is just two high schoolers in what
they think is ‘love’ and it will never work after graduation. Although this may be true for many couples dating in
high school, there are some people that made it happen, meeting in high school and despite the obstacles of
staying together, are happily married now! These are just a few of Roncalli’s own High School Sweethearts.
Jerry Paczkowski and Carrie Benter both graduated in 1994. They met a few times in 8th
grade. One of Carrie’s friends at Cabrini was dating one of Jerry’s friends from Two Rivers
Community Charter School. They hung out at the Manitowoc County Catholic League
basketball games. Jerry and Carrie’s first date was TWIRP (The Woman is Required to Pay)
their junior year. Carrie asked Jerry out first. They went out to dinner in Green Bay with
another couple, and then went to the dance. They even had matching outfits! Most of the
school dances were in the cafeteria, but Prom was in the gym. Girls did not get nearly as
dressed up. They wore skirts and a dressy shirt or sweater to most dances, except prom,
when they dressed up more. The music was played by a DJ who played CDs. Mostly
everyone went with a date, and groups of friends did not go together.
CARRIE AND JERRY PACZKOWSKI
One time in high school, Mr. Jahnke saw
Jerry and Carrie touch hands in the
hallway before going to their separate
classes, and he gave Carrie a PIT
(Personal Improvement Time, also known
Detention) for PDA (Public Display of
Affection). Jerry did not get a PIT. Jerry
and Carrie got married in 1999, so it will
be their 20 year anniversary in August
2019. They enjoy going to their children’s
events (Maddy is a freshman at Roncalli
and Cameron is in 6th grade at St.
Francis of Assisi Middle School). They
also like to travel, cook, read, watch
football, and go to their cottage. Jerry is
a dentist in Two Rivers. Carrie is a former
teacher and is now the secretary at
Redeemer Lutheran Church and
Preschool.
Brittney Weyers graduated in 2014 and Levi Soodsma graduated in
2012. Brittney was a sophomore when she started to notice Levi, who
was a senior. She thought he was super funny and outgoing. Their first
conversation happened through facebook messenger, because she
was too nervous to talk to him in person. For a first date, Levi wanted
to take Brittney out for ice cream, but her parents were not so sure
about her going out with a senior boy. Instead, Levi came over and met
Brittney’s parents instead! To make the story even better, Natalie, her
little sister who was only 11 at the time, accompanied the both of them
the entire night. “I guess you could say she was our little chaperone,”
Brittney said. Since Levi was a senior when they started dating, she
went with him to his senior prom, and he also came back to go with
her to her junior prom the next year. In high school Levi started a
“candy bar business” right out of his locker at school. He would buy
cheap candy bars and sell them to students for a higher price, a true
BRITTNEY AND LEVI SOODSMA
salesman! He was even nice enough to give Brittney a candy bar for free, to wish
her luck in her upcoming horse show. Brittney and Levi continued to date long
distance through college for 6 years. He went to Wheaton College in Illinois, while
she went to Concordia University in Wisconsin. He then took a job in Buffalo, New
York before she was done in school. Although it was difficult at times, it was
completely worth it in the end. The two of them tied the knot on August 4th, 2018.
Their lives are very adventurous. One of the best parts of their relationship was
growing in their faith together. They are currently volunteer leaders for a ministry
called YoungLife. YoungLife is a Christian ministry
with the mission to tell middle and high school
students about Jesus. It has been a complete blessing
for them to be able to do together. They enjoy hiking,
disk golfing, playing tennis, going to comedy shows,
finding new restaurants, and hanging out with friends.
Brittney is a graduate student at D’Youville College in
Buffalo, New York, and currently in the Masters of
Occupational Therapy Program. Levi currently works as
a Lumber Trader at Baillie Lumber Company in Buffalo,
New York.
BARB AND STEVE SIEHR Steve Siehr and Barb Becker both graduated with the charter class
of Roncalli in 1969. They had known each other in grade school and
first met at the Lincoln Park ice skating rink in Manitowoc. They
spent a lot of time ice skating. In 4th grade, they hit it off and
became really good friends. Steve and Barb’s first official date was
junior prom. Steve was the decoration chairman for the prom. The
two of them did a lot of group activities with others, but they really
did not date until they could drive. School dances were called
“activity nights,” and were held many times throughout the year.
They got married in 1970, and they have been married for 48 years. They love
spending time between Wisconsin and Arizona, usually relaxing. Steve has always
been an artist, in school and then for his life’s career. He went to school and got a
BFA and taught high school art for a few years. After, he opened his own pottery
studio and made pottery until he retired. Barb got a business degree and worked her
way up to being President and CEO of a Midwest Utility Company. She retired two
years ago. She now runs a small management consulting company and works a
more flexible schedule.
BARB AND STEVE (CONT.)
PAUL AND MARY JOHNSRUD Paul Johnsrud and Mary Trainor graduated in 1970. They both went to
kindergarten at Garfield, St. Paul’s for grade school, and high school at
Roncalli. They lived 2 blocks away from each other. Their first date was a
dance that was held at the Lakeshore Cinema. At the time, it was owned by
the WOMT radio station. After the dance, they walked to Bud Willman's for a
bite to eat and then walked home. This happened in the early spring of their
sophomore year. “Homecoming and Prom were date dances. It is so much
nicer now, since groups of friends attend these dances together,” said Mary.
Other Roncalli dances were always well-attended and fun. They were held
in the cafeteria. Generally, girls went with their friends and boys went with
their friends. The girls always wore a skirt or a dress. Brother Cyril, the
principal at the time, monitored the entrance doors. They were in the
second graduating class of Roncalli, and rules were a lot stricter then. The
girls had classes on one side of the school and the boys on the other side,
with hallways connecting both sides. Roncalli transferred to mixed classes
Paul and Mary’s junior year. During their sophomore year, Mary went to the library
and sat with Paul, but then later got called down to the vice-principal’s office. Her
offense was that she “sat with a boy.” Her consequence was getting kicked out of
the library for the rest of the year, but later that was revoked and she
was allowed back in. Paul and Mary got
married on January 24, 1976, which was
on Paul’s 24th birthday. They have been
married for 42 years. They love spending
time with family and having fun with their
grandchildren. Together, they like to work
outside, camp, travel, and be
adventurous. They are both retired. They
love to volunteer, attend their
grandchildren’s events, and spend time
with family and friends.
TRIUMPHANT SOUNDS OF 1586By: Emily Guilette & Miranda Schneider
Madrigal Dinner
December 15th, 2018
Roncalli High School Atrium
Picture it: Europe 1586. All of the king’s wealthy guests enter, expecting a night of
fascination and excitement. All of the greatest vocalists in the land come to sing for
their regal audience. At Roncalli High School, we do our best to replicate the same
magical scene that middle age royalty experienced long ago. Over 100 guests
gathered in the atrium for the Madrigal Dinner on December 15th.
A few members of the Roncalli band opened the night with triumphant fanfares.
Next, the Roncalli Singers moved in followed by the oratorio choir under the direction
of Deacon Birr. They performed a collection of Christmas carols while dressed in outfits
accurate to the time era. Nathan Lohr and Izzy Beckner were the two Roncalli Singers
that were selected as king and queen. Nathan’s favorite part of preparing was picking
out costumes. He said, “It was fun to get out of class and do something out of routine,
and you get to be creative.” Izzy was also asked what her favorite part of preparing
was. She responded, “Since this was my third year in Madrigal I have seen other people
get these fun roles and getting to play parts, so getting to be queen this time around
was really fun. I love getting to practice all the parts even though
it usually ends up being a last minute scramble to put everything
together. But it’s always really fun.” She also liked the fancy outfits
saying, “They’re really entertaining and help us get into the spirit
of Madrigal! They’re really warm though...”
A variety of instrumentalists, led by Mr. Van Sickle also
participated. They include a few brass players and the saxophone
quartet. Amy Holschbach is a senior trumpet player who has been
performing fanfares at the Madrigal Dinner for all four years of
high school. She said that the music is unique because, “there are
only trumpets and trombones playing the fanfares which makes
sense because the fanfares are supposed to be bold and loud.”
The musicians performing the fanfares usually stand in the
balcony, but they also get to wear fun costumes.
When asked what she enjoys most about
participating in the Madrigal Dinner, Amy said, “I love
performing for people whether it’s playing my
instrument or acting, and this is sort of both. It’s fun
to make the illusion that it’s supposed to be the
medieval time period, especially the dressing up. I
also really enjoyed watching my friends perform the
main parts this year.
Attendees enjoyed a menu of food provided by
the Courthouse Pub including soup, a meat entrée
and dessert. The event is very popular, and people
who buy tickets always get their money’s worth.
What’s better than dinner and a show? Everyone’s
hard work and effort certainly paid off!
Take this quiz to find out! Remember to circle your answers to keep track!
WHICH TEACHER ARE YOU MOST LIKE?
1. Favorite ice cream flavor
a. Door County Cherry
b. Heath
c. Chocolate
d. Chocolate Chip Dough
2. Favorite style of music
a. Classical
b. Almost anything but screamo
c. “1980’s pop all the way”
d. Broadway Musicals
3. Favorite board game
a. I don't play board games
b. Scrabble
c. Trivial Pursuit
d. Sorry
4. Favorite cheese
a. White Irish cheddar
b. Blue
c. Sharp cheddar
d. Swiss
5. Favorite candy
a. Chocolate covered raisins
b. Caramels
c. Skittles
d. Black licorice
6. Favorite chips
a. Regular
b. Pringles
c. Cheetos
d. Chili cheese fritos
7. Favorite movie genre
a. Adventure
b. Drama
c. Horror
d. Musicals
8. Favorite type of chicken
a. Broasted
b. Fried
c. Grilled
d. Wings
9. Favorite chain restaurant
a. Panera Bread
b. McDonalds
c. Applebees
d. HuHot
ADD UP HOW MANY ANSWERS YOU GOT FOR EACH LETTER
if you picked mostly "A"s,
you are most like
if you picked mostly "B"s,
you are most like
if you picked mostly "C"s,
you are most like
if you picked mostly "D"s,
you are most like
Mr. birr Mrs. BlindauerMr. WoodcockMrs. Newberry
10. Favorite dinner
a. Salmon
b. Sushi
c. Spaghetti
d. Lasagna
11. Adjective to describe yourself
a. Good listener
b. Responsible
c. Energetic
d. Caring
12. Favorite fruit
a. Strawberries
b. Pineapple
c. Apples
d. Raspberries
13. Favorite country
a. Spain
b. Ireland
c. Italy
d. Brazil
14. Favorite restaurant in Manitowoc
a. Courthouse Pub
b. Tokyo Sushi and Steak
c. Al Corso
d. Moore’s Irish Pub
15. Favorite Holiday
a. Easter
b. Thanksgiving
c. Fourth of July
d. Christmas
TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN:
PHOTOS OF 1ST SEMESTER
If YOU have an interest in
writing for The Pilot or taking
pictures, please contact
Mr. Woodcock
or Clara Dramm
The Pilot is Roncalli High School's student-
produced magazine. It is published three
times per school year by the Publications
class courtesy of Fricke Printing Service.
Emily Guilette
Anastasia Vue
Maggie SchmittChombi Lambert
Drew Giesen
Katie Rotter
Courtney Isselmann Mackenzie Dvorachek
Abby Kuechmann
P U B L I C A T I O N S T E A M
Clara Dramm
Editor
Mr. Tim Woodcock
Adviser
THE PILOT
Vol. 10 No. 2
Winter 2019
We are companions on the journey ,
breaking bread and sharing l i fe ; and
in the love we bear is the hope we
share for we believe in the love of our
God .
No longer strangers to each other , no
longer strangers in God ’s house ; we
are fed and we are nourished by the
strength of those who care .
We have been gifted with each other ,
and we are called by the Word of the
Lord : to act with justice , to love
tenderly , and to walk humbly with our
God .
Companions on a Journey
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