Summer Edition www.bacards.org June 2011

T H E M I R A C L E I S H E R E !

TRADITIONSA N E W S L E T T E R F O R A L U M N I , PA R E N T S A N D F R I E N D S

BETHLEHEM ACADEMY CLASS OF 2011On May 27, 2011, Bethlehem Academy graduated 48 seniors in the Class of

2011 during ceremonies at the school. These 48 graduates are now members ofthe Bethlehem Academy Alumni Association.Principal Sherri Langfeldt announced the 2011 Valedictorian as Nicholas

Weiers. Nick is the son ofGary and JaneWeiers. The BASalutatorian for theClass of 2011 is Jacob Mayer, the son of Dennis and Shari Mayer.

Other top students include Patricia Ashley, Mercedez Aase, MacdanielMalecha and Jessica Roushar who earned Summa Cum Laude honors,Madeline Correll, Jessica McCarthy, Sean Lipinski, and Elisabeth Dietzwho won Magna Cum Laude awards, and Victoria Nass, Christina Angell,Jessica Bendzick, Samantha McBain, Claire Schulz and AlexandraCarlander who earned Cum Laude awards.

In This Issue: June 2011Cover Story .....................BA Class of 2011Jack Kolars Column..................................2BA Scholarship Funds...............................3Desk of Sherri Langfeldt ...........................4BABS NIGHT ..............................................5Cardinal Cruise ..........................................5BA COURT OF HONOR .....................InsertBA Golf Classic ..........................................7Alumni Update ...........................................8Class Reunion News .................................8Memorial Gifts ...........................................9Rest in Peace ............................Back Page

Bethlehem Academy extends its best wishes andcongratulations to the graduates and their familiesfollowing the completion of studies at BA. Here is alisting of the BACLASS OF 2011 graduates and theirplans after high school:

Mercedez Aase - Winona State UniversityKirk Allen - Winona State UniversityMichelle Amundson - Winona State UniversityChristina Angell - College of St BenedictPatricia Ashley - Winona State UniversityAriana Barwald - South Central College, FaribaultJessica Bendzick -Winona State UniversityJena Budde - College of St BenedictAlexandra Carlander - University of WI - MadisonMadeline Correll - University of IowaElisabeth Dietz - University of Wisconsin- River FallsPaige Duban - South Central College, FaribaultElissa Dulski - South Central College, MankatoSpencer Ellerbusch - St Mary’s UniversityAaron Forgaard - Winona State UniversityJonathan Fuentes - UndecidedJose Gonzalez - South Central College, FaribaultPeter Grossman - St. Edward’s University

Mariah Hagen - University of Wisconsin- River FallsJonathan Heimer -Vermilion Community CollegeTimothy Jirik - Saint Paul CollegeSarah Johnson -Winona State UniversityJulian King - Winona State UniversitySean Lipinski - University of St ThomasOscar Lopez - South Central College, FaribaultMacdaniel Malecha - MN State University, MankatoCrystal Martiarena - Gustavus Adolphus CollegeJacob Mayer - Iowa State UniversitySamantha McBain - Concordia University St PaulJessica McCarthy -North Dakota State UniversityKyleMeschke - Minnesota State University- MankatoUriel Mijangos -Tecnologico de Monterrey, MexicoAmanda Moen - North Dakota State UniversityVictoria Nass - College of St BenedictTaylor North - University of New MexicoMichael Olson - Minnesota State University- MankatoGustavo Perez - Minnesota State University- MankatoCatherine Pothen - Century CollegeStephanie Pozuelos - University of Wisconsin- StoutDavid Reyna - Le Cordon BleuJessica Roushar - University of St ThomasTori Roushar-Opsal - Riverland Community College

Rachel Sartor - Northwestern CollegeClaire Schulz - Winona State UniversityGrace Tait - Loyola University ChicagoAlexanderTousignant -Dakota Co. Technical CollegeNicholas Weiers - University of St ThomasKelsey Wobschall - Winona State University

Front row left to right: SpencerEllerbusch, Oscar Lopez, CrystalMartiarena, Amanda Moen, KelseyWobschall, Elisabeth Dietz, PaigeDuban, Mercedez Aase, VictoriaNass, Samantha McBain, UrielMijangos, and David Reyna.

2nd row, left to right: Grace Tait,Claire Schulz, Jessica Bendzick,Jessica McCarthy, Caiti Pothen,Gus Perez, Jon Fuentes, JenaBudde, Tim Jirik, Rachel Sartor,Michelle Amundson, StephaniePozuelos.

3rd row, left to right: MariahHagen, Madi Correll, Nick Weiers,Aaron Forgaard, Julian King.

4th row, left to right: Taylor North,Kirk Allen, Michael Olson, AlTousignant, Allie Carlander, SarahJohnson, Jessie Roushar, ToriRoushar-Opsal, Ariana Barwald,Jose Gonzalez.

5th row, left to right: MacdanielMalecha, Jacob Mayer, SeanLipinski, Elissa Dulski, Tricia Ashley,Christina Ashley, Peter Grossman,Kyle Meschke, Jon Heimer

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Bethlehem AcademyAdvancement/Alumni OfficeIt is with great appreciation to all the people we’ve met throughthese past five years at Bethlehem Academy for giving us theopportunity to learn more about the great history of the schooland to work with those whose efforts make BA great.

At the beginning of July, I will begin a new chapter in lifereturning to the radio business in Mankato. This move willallow me the ability to be closer to family including our foursons, two granddaughters and future grandchildren!

During my time here at BA, we have made so many new friendswho believe in the future of the school. These folks speakproudly of seeing their children and grandchildren graduate fromBethlehem Academy. Others are graduates who live across thenation and who hold a soft spot in their hearts for BA.

Besides working with fine teachers and staff who bring so manytalents to the school, it has been my great pleasure to work sideby side with Sr. Theresa Thomas, BA ’53, who volunteers inthe Advancement Office as the school archivist and source forAlumni information. And to work with former ConsolidatedCatholic School Principal Sr. Catherine Lyons, who helps inthe BA Library and in the Advancement office.

These two Sinsinawa Dominicans are wonderful ladies whorepresent the greatness of BA. Sr. Theresa is a great story tellerand a great friend. I’ll always remember the story she told abouther late mother,Margaret (Fox) Thomas, BA ‘31, who helpedorganize the first BA Food Stand at the Rice County Fair backin the 1950s. Her mother butchered chickens early in themorning and then brought the birds to the BA Food Stand to befried and sold to help benefit BA students. Great history!

Sr. Catherine received her Master’s in Education years ago andwas always fond of saying as we placed labels and stamps onletters, “I got my Master’s for this?” We joked with each otherby achieving these tasks telling ourselves that maybe we werereaching our competency levels. Great humor! Both of theseladies have been great guides for me during my time at BA. Iwill miss them dearly.

It’s been my great pleasure to be a small part of BA’s greathistory over these past five years. I’ll always remember BAandthe great people I’ve had the privilege to meet. The school is in

good hands and will continue to thriveand succeed…thanks to support fromyou.

BethlehemAcademy.The Miracle is Here!

Jack Kolars, Advancement Office507-334-3948

Email: jkolars@bacards.org

TRADITIONS NEWSLETTERServing BethlehemAcademy

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BethlehemAcademyTRUSTEES DIRECTORSJoe Varley ’65 & PP, Chair Steve Kohl ’83 (President)Sr. Doris Rauenhorst, OP Carol (Van Orsow) Hafemeyer ’77 Michelle MahowaldSr. Carol Bongaarts, OP Mike Mulcahy, ‘90 Charlie SheridanDave Campbell, PP Linda Laughlin Jay ValentynBob Foley, PP Shari Mayer (Vice President) Julie (Donahue) Zweber, ‘83

PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL DEAN OF STUDENTSMs. Sherri Langfeldt Mr. Scott HansonACADEMIC DEAN DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCEMrs. Melinda O’Connor Mrs. Laura CarlsonACTIVITIES DIRECTOR PRIORESS OF THE ORDERMr. Ed Friesen ‘86 Sr. Patricia Mulcahey, OPADVANCEMENT OFFICE CHAIR OF BA INC.Jack Kolars, Franz Boelter, Sue Erpenbach Sr. Erica Jordan, OP

Attention ParentsIf this issue of The Traditions Newsletter is arriving at yourhome in the name of your child who graduated from BA,please do us the favor of sending the publication along to yourson or daughter, and the favor of sending us an updatedmailing and email address for your son or daughter. We’dlike to stay in touch with all BA graduates and update our BAAlumni Database. Thank you.

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Over the years, Bethlehem Academy has been blessed by the creation ofscholarship funds designed to honor people who loved the school. Thesescholarship funds continue today and are a source of income to be used tomake a Bethlehem Academy education a reality for many students. Hereis a list and description of the active and current Scholarship Funds atBethlehem Academy:Arthur & Lorraine Amundson Fund honors the memory of theAmundson’s who raised six children through BA. The scholarship willbenefit a junior or senior student at Bethlehem Academy whose family isdedicated to the BA traditions.Jim (Coach) Anderson Scholarship benefits a BA boy with athleticinterest who is a good student.BAPresident’s Fundwill benefit deserving BAstudents with scholarshipassistance beginning in 2011. The President’s Fund is made up of otherBA endowments to help provide a BA education to future students.Stella Bedford Service Scholarship benefits a BA student whodemonstrates financial need and serves BA, the church or the communitywith the dedication to serve that Stella Bedford demonstrated during herlifetime. (Established in 2009)Candie (Stoner) Brand Scholarship benefits a BA student interested inMath and Science.Cecelia Borsch (Milewski/Schaffer) Nursing Endowment is ascholarship fund designed to assist BA students interested in pursuingnursing as a career.Leo & Ottie Brand Scholarship produces scholarship funds for anincoming freshman looking to enroll at Bethlehem Academy.Patrick Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund will create proceeds to beused to help a future sophomore at BA who takes part in athletics andneeds tuition assistance.Class of 1943 Endowed Scholarship Fund provides tuition andscholarship assistance for deserving students wishing to attend BethlehemAcademy.Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund. Established in 2008 to honor Class of’68 BA graduates and assist future BA students.Crosby Family Scholarship benefits a hardworking BA student whoenjoys education, fine arts and sports and is willing to live, love and laugh.Gloria Dapper Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance forstudents desiring to attend Bethlehem Academy.Bob & Joanne DeGrood Family Scholarship benefits BethlehemAcademy students who demonstrate outstanding Christian values andapply themselves according to their abilities in school, church andcommunity activities.Kilian Donahue Scholarship honors the memory of Kilian Donahue,the son of Jim and Jessie (Mullenmeister) Donahue. Kilian was bornDecember 22, 2003 and died on December 25, 2003. The fund wascreated with the intent to have future scholarships awarded to BAstudentswho have siblings attending Bethlehem Academy.Regina M. Dunleavy Estate Fund honors the life of 1920 BA graduateRegina Dunleavy. The fund helps to benefit selected BethlehemAcademy students in need of scholarships in order to attend BA.TheMary McKenna Friesen Memorial Scholarship Fund honors thememory of Mary who graduated from BA in 1949 and was a passionatesupporter of the school. This fund provides financial assistance to astudent in need who shares Mary’s love of BA and has an aptitude forMath.Mary Griffin Scholarshipwas established in 2005 with proceeds used asscholarship money for future Bethlehem Academy students in need.Hanlon Family Fund—-Established in 2008 for future BethlehemAcademy students in need of financial assistance.Lawrence Johnson Memorial Trust Fund was established in 1951 tohonor the 1947 BethlehemAcademy graduate. Proceeds are used to assista BA freshman.Knights of Columbus Council 889 and Ladies Auxiliary Scholarshipestablished in January 2011 to benefit students in Faribault Catholicschools. Students writing the best essay describing their Catholic schooleducation and their faith are eligible for the scholarship awards.Irene Kratt Memorial Scholarship assists a junior boy and girlparticipating in basketball as a senior with $100 activity scholarship.

Recipients show good sportsmanship, team player skills, and are good all-around students.Delores and Joseph and Michael LaCanne Family Scholarship Fundbenefits students who demonstrate outstanding Christian values and whoare motivated to apply themselves in school and church. Delores andJoseph LaCanne raised eleven children, with ten of them graduating fromBethlehem Academy.Father Ken LaVan Scholarship Fund will help provide financialassistance to future BA student-athletes in need.Clarence E & Olive Low Scholarship benefits BA students who live inthe rural area and who have an appreciation for religious education at BA.Luckow Family Scholarship Fund—-Established in 2008 by pastBethlehemAcademy parentKimHalvorson. Future proceeds will assistfuture BA students truly in need.Steven Malecha Scholarship Fund was established to assist future BAstudents with financial needs who take part in band, basketball or theater.McQuoid Family Scholarship Fund—-The McQuoid Fund honors thememory of past BA parents Weir and Edna (Endres) McQuoid whoraised three sons to receive Catholic school education in Faribault. Futureproceeds of the endowment will benefit Bethlehem Academy students inneed of financial assistance.L.E. “Abe” Merrill Scholarship provides money to graduating BAstudents who are pursuing a college education.Gladues Geiger McCarthy Scholarship was created to providescholarship assistance for deserving students attending BethlehemAcademy.Frank & EdnaMiller Fund provides scholarship assistance for studentsattending Bethlehem Academy High School in need of tuition support.Robert & Doris Mullenberg Scholarship provides scholarshipassistance to deserving students at Bethlehem Academy.Ostrom Family Fund is an endowment which provides scholarshipassistance to students attending BA.Jackee Reichert Memorial was established in remembrance ofJacqueline Reichert who did not live to see her graduation in 1996.Jackee’s family encourages scholarship recipients to be positive and filledwith the zest for life.David Reuvers Memorial Fund is designed to benefit BethlehemAcademy students involved in BA Activities, an “all-around goodstudent.” Reuverswas a 1952 graduate who was a great BABooster wholoved sports.Ordean Reveland Memorial Fund honors the memory of the 1949 BAgraduate who had a passion for the school and as a promoter of BA andcity-wide athletics. This fund will benefit future male students involvedwith sports in need of financial assistance.Dr. C.F. Robertshaw Memorial Scholarship fund provides financialassistance to Bethlehem Academy students in need.Ron Thibault Scholarship Fundwas created in 2010 to honor the life of1959 BA graduate, Ron Thibault, who worked as a teacher, coach andadministrator at BA until his untimely death on Sept. 6, 2009. Proceedsfrom the Thibault endowment will help students interested in the artsincluding Industrial Arts, Band, Choir, Theater and Art.Denis and Mary Varley Family Scholarship Fund provides tuitionscholarship funding for financially needy, hard working students whoare interested in enrolling at BA. (Created in 2008)Strauss Family Scholarship honors the lives ofClemens andR.AnnettaStrauss, BA’32. The Strauss’ were great believers in BethlehemAcademy and raised eight children who graduated from BA.Dewey Van Orsow Family Scholarship Fund provides financialassistance for a BA High School student who does well in school andenjoys athletic participation.William&AleenWells Family Scholarship Fund created in November2008 honors the parents of nine children, eight of whom graduated fromBethlehem Academy. Proceeds will assist students in grades 9-12 in needof financial assistance.

Bethlehem Academy accepts charitable contributions to all of theScholarship Funds listed here. If you would like to make a donation tobenefit and support one or more of these scholarship funds, please use theGift Envelope enclosed in this issue of the Traditions Newsletter. Wethank you for enriching these funds with your personal contributions.

Scholarship Funds at BA

From the Desk ofSherri LangfeldtBA President/Principal

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Once again spring is here and graduation is upon us. This pastyear at BA has been a very exciting one for me! While I trulyenjoy my duties as principal, I have begun to more fully appre-ciate what it means to be the president of Bethlehem Academy.During this past year I have had the tremendous opportunity tounderstand the impact that a BethlehemAcademy education hason students by getting to know the BA alumni family. WOW!!!BethlehemAcademy graduates are exceptional people doing ex-ceptional things! It has been my pleasure to meet CEO’s, reli-gious, educators, doctors, nurses, parents, artists, lawyers andstudents. Some are just beginning their adult journey, while oth-ers are near the end. They have made their homes across ourcountry and each has selected their own unique path, but theyshare commonality in that they choose to lead lives of faith andservice, they seem to be exceptionally happy in their chosenfields, and ALL are extremely loyal to their high school almamater - Bethlehem Academy.

The Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters founded BA to empower itsstudents and staff to achieve personal, spiritual and academicexcellence. They challenge us to love as Jesus Christ loved, tolead, to serve, to inspire and to seek the truth. It has been theprivilege and responsibility of all those who have come beforeus to ensure that this vision, this mission, is carried out; now thatprivilege, that responsibility, lies with all of us. For this to hap-pen we count on the generosity of alumni and benefactors togive generously of their time, talents and treasures. This loy-alty to BA is both essential to the mission of the school and enor-mously appreciated!

BA graduates make their homes throughout our country, and inorder to keep them actively connected to BA, we will beginholding Alumni Gathering Events (AGE). The following aretentatively scheduled over the next two years:October 1, 2011-Portland, OR; October 2, 2011-Seattle,WA; November 19-20,2011-Phoenix, AZ; February 24-26, 2012-Fort Myers/Or-lando, FL; March 30-April 1 2012-Chicago, IL/Madison,WI;April 27-29, 2012-Dallas-Ft. Worth/San Antonio, TX; June15-17, 2012-Wisconsin; September 29-30, 2012-Iowa; Novem-ber 16-18, 2012-California; February 22-24, 2013-Vir-ginia/Carolinas; April 26-28, 2013-Colorado.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for an afternoonor evening of fellowship with our extended BA family! If youare interested in hosting one of these AGE gatherings, pleasecontact Franz Boelter at 507-210-0993. Thanks and God’sblessings to all of you!

News & Notes 1/15/11 thru 6/1/11The days of chalk and blackboards have gone the way oftechnology and SMART Boards TM, and Bethlehem Academyclassrooms are getting more smart boards each year. The socalled Smart boards are interactive whiteboards functioning asan oversized touch-sensitive computer. Using a special pen, afinger or virtually any object, teachers and students can controlcomputer applications, write notes, pull up charts and images,erase or rearrange objects on a screen, reach the Internet, play

educational videos,and save work.

Thanks to thegenerosity of BAparents andsupporters, theschool won a SmartBoard through the

Faribault area Hy-Vee Smiles for Education contest held last fall.

Congratulations toBethlehemAcademy MiddleSchool studentsKatrina Reederand Sara Kohlwho placed secondat the State ScienceOlympics held theweekend of March 12-13 in St. Paul, MN.

Sr. Mary Ellen Gevelinger, OP has been elected Prioress of theSinsinawa Dominican Congregation in voting held in Wisconsinin April. Sr. Mary Ellen succeeds Sr. Patricia Mulcahy whoserved in the leadership role for the past five years. Gevelingeris currently the Director of Doctoral Research at EdgewoodCollege in Madison, Wisconsin. She is a former high school

administratorand teacher.She served as aReligionteacher atBethlehemAcademy inFaribault from1974 to 1977.

The newly-elected leadership team will be installed in July 2011.From left: Srs. PamelaMitchell, Mary Howard Johnstone, MaryRathert, Mary Ellen Gevelinger (Prioress-elect), KathleenPhelan, and Julie Schwab.

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Jim Mahowald, left, and Josh Battlesserved up tacosdonated from ElTequila inFaribault at theschool’s annualBABS NIGHTevent on Saturday,April 9 at BA.

The event wasattended by nearly 500 people who bid onauction items, enjoyed Mexican food anddrink, and purchased raffle tickets for thefundraiser. The annual event helped to raisemore than $70,000 to help benefit needs atBethlehem Academy.

The 2011 BABS NIGHT Raffle ticketwinners included the following:

Anonymous- The winner of the $10,000grand prize turned down the winnings andgave it back to BA to help future students.Brenda Jirik of Faribault, MN, $5,000 cashMary McIntyre, BA 88, of Faribault, MN,$ 1,500 cash

The winner of the 4 wheeler raffle was PaulVarley, BA ’77, of Dundas, MN.

Other cash prize winners included:Jim Donahue, $250Kyle Dodge, $100Dave & Jennifer Schulz, $50Jason DeMars, $50

The next BABS NIGHT event is scheduledfor April 14, 2012 at BA. Please save thedate!

BACLASSROOMRENOVATION/SMART BOARDPROJECT HELPEDAT BABS NIGHT

During the BABS NIGHT Live Auction, atotal of (48) donors made gifts totaling over$19,000 to benefit the 2011 ClassroomRenovation/Smart Boards project. In2010 BAsupporters contributed $21,000 forthe BAShop/IndustrialArts area; in 2009,over $23,000 was donated to update the BAMusic Room, and in 2008, over $14,000was donated for the Handicapped RampProject at the school.

We thank the following supporters for theirgift to the BA Classroom Renovation/Smart Board project at this year’s BABSNIGHT:Michael and Mary Richie.................$3,000Chuck and Leah Budde....................$3,000Bob and Phyllis Ford .......................$3,000Joe and Denise Varley ......................$2,000Bob and Mary Crone........................$1,000Dick and Mary Ann Langeslag ........$1,000Lois Donahue Cleary ..........................$800Mark and Robin Donahue...................$500Butch and Kathryn Schwartz ..............$500Jeff and Brenda Jirik ...........................$250Carol and Terry Hafemeyer.................$250Tom and Dede VonRuden ...................$250Joanne and Mike Zweber ....................$250

Franz and Cindy Boelter .....................$100Jann and Steve Zabel ..........................$100Caryn Coller........................................$100Dave and Bonnie Degrood..................$100Roger Friesen ......................................$100Jeanne and Dan LaCanne....................$100Cecelia and Paul Allen ........................$100Tim and Julie Donahue .......................$100Tom and Phyllis Jandro.......................$100Ken Langeslag ....................................$100Gary Pettipiece....................................$100Timothy Nichols..................................$100Jason and Jane Hillescheim ................$100Jay and Jackie Reuvers .......................$100Mary and David McIntyre ..................$100Kathy and Doug Knutson....................$100Mike and Melissa Mulcahy.................$100Linda and Tom Sammon .....................$100Nancy Freeborn...................................$100Sherri and Tom Langfeldt ...................$100Paul and Linda Laughlin .....................$100Mary Campbell ...................................$100Jeanne and Steven Powelson ..............$100Dan and Kelly Heselton ......................$100Robert and Helen Jandro.....................$100Fred Duffney .......................................$100Walter and Barbara Duchene ..............$100Stella Brown........................................$100Anthony and Susan Jandro..................$100Bruce and Carolyn Shaffer..................$100Vanessa Varley & Justin Kane ............$100Mick lean and Tammy Donahue .........$100Myron Reuvers......................................$50Robert and Celeste Seidel .....................$50James and Michelle Mahowald.............$50

BA Holds Cardinal Cruise Fun Run

BABS Night 2011

They’re off!!!

BethlehemAcademy held its inaugural Cardinal Cruise Fun Run onApril 9, 2011 as nearly 300 runners participated in the event topromote healthy lifestyles among students, staff, faculty, parents andalumni. The event helped to raise $5,000 to benefit BethlehemAcademy.

The event started andfinished at the Rice CountyFairgrounds in Faribaultwith runners going throughpaved neighborhood trailsin Faribault.

BA Fundraising Director Sue Erpenbach said the event was a greatsuccess and the school plans to hold next year’s event on Saturday,April 14, 2012. Pictured above is the Laughlin family who finishedfirst in their competition.

Capital Campaign CornerCapital Campaign updates – THE GOOD NEWS! Todate, BA alumni and supporters have pledged over $3million to the Embrace the Miracle Capital Campaign.This will provide much needed, handicap accessible,additional space for fine arts, physical education andathletics. THE CHALLENGE! An additional $3 millionin pledges are needed to break ground. THE GOOD NEWS!Construction costs and interests rates are at an all-time low. THECHALLENGE! We plan to break ground by early fall 2011.

It is with great pleasure that we announce our building committee hasawarded this project to two local companies; Met-Con Construction andVarley Construction will be serving together as Construction Managers atRisk. As we move closer to ground breaking, they will look to take bidsfrom other, predominantly local, businesses as sub contractors. In themeantime we will begin clearing the space needed for the addition. On orshortly after July 1st, demolition will take place, removing the first housesouth of the school!

New online net community – By June 15, we will be launching our netcommunity for supporters and alumni. You will be able to log in to viewyour own donation history, to make donations, and to edit your contactinformation. Instructions for logging in will be available on our websites(school’s and capital campaign’s) and on Facebook pages. The webaddress for the net community will be http://support.bacards.org.

Franz Boelter

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By Jessie Kelly

This past February, 39 Bethlehem Academy 8th grade studentsand chaperones embarked on a trip to the north woods ofMinnesota for a weeklong educational field trip. This tripmarked the 6th annual voyage north, but this year the studentswere able to attend all 5 days instead of the 2 ½ days fromprevious years.

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center is located inFinland, MN and is where the outdoors meets classroominstruction. The students took classes in individual growth,ecology, astronomy, and outdoor recreation. This non-traditionaltype of learning takes students out of the classroom and putsthem outdoors where they are able to make a personalconnection with the environment. Students were able to havebirds land on their heads, get up close and personal with a white-tailed deer, catch a fish, build a fire and winter shelter, rockclimb, and cross country ski, among many other activities.

The week was rounded off with a beautiful Mass by Father EricLundgren followed by group skits, and a campfire in whichstudents were able to share with one another what they werethankful for.

As the lead teacher, I was incredibly thankful for the opportunityto take such wonderful, respectful young men and women onthis trip. I was reminded once again just how special our kids areand how proud I am to be a part of the Bethlehem Academyfamily.

Opportunities and BlessingsBy Oscar Gomez, BA Class of 2007

When I first arrived at Bethlehem Academy as an 8th grader in2003, I struggled to adjust, but was able to find my way thanksto many people.

My first year was difficult. I had new teachers to get used to, Iwas alone, and I didn’t have any friends. I also had to learn tobe more responsible with my homework at BA. At the publicschool I had mentors to help me since English is not my firstlanguage.

There were many times I told my parents I didn’t want to go toBA because I missed my friends. Even though my parentsunderstood my feelings, they insisted that BethlehemAcademywas the best place for me.

By the end of the school year in 8th grade I had made friendswith some students in my class. While I was the only Hispanicand the only one in class with a funny accent, I felt accepted.

The years went by and my English started getting better day byday, and of course, my grades got better as well. Encouragingme to attend BA was one of the best decisions my parents made.

If I hadn’t attended this great school I would never have metsuch wonderful people as Mr. Thibault. He introduced me tothe world of woodworking and taught me how to create beautifulprojects. Matt Musel was another great person I met at BA. Hewas always there to help me with homework and to figure outwhat I wanted to do with my life after graduating from highschool. Thanks to Matt, I was introduced to Joe Varley. Joe isthe nicest person I have ever met (of course after my parents). Idon’t think I will ever finish thanking him for all the things hehas done for me. Joe gave me a job for the last five summers soI could pay for college. Joe will always be a role model for me.He has taught me how to help my community, how to be aresponsible worker, and how to always use your head – evenwhen you are just mowing the lawn.

I recently received my Carpentry Diploma and am currentlyfinishing up my A.A.S. degree in Construction Supervision. Iwill soon begin my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Managementat Dunwoody College of Technology. Hopefully, I can becomea great General Contractor someday.

I don’t know if I can express enough how much my BAexperience has changed my life because words cannot cover it.But what I do know is that if it wasn’t for BA I wouldn’t be theperson I am today!

Alumni Basketball TourneyBy Franz Boelter

Thanks to the 45 men who again made the BA Boys’BasketballAlumni Tourney a huge success on Easter Sunday.A great time was had by all, and over $1,500 was raised tosupport our youth basketball program.

The overall champs were the team of Travis Thibodeau,Adam Schultz, Chris Palmer and Jordan Clark. The MastersDivision winners were Joe Burgess, Chris Chappuis andJimmy Keilen.

Great job, everyone! Go to the BethlehemAcademy CapitalCampaign Facebook page to see tournament pictures.

Attention Facebook UsersWe invite you to become a fan of the Bethlehem Academy AlumniAssociation page. We also invite you to join the BethlehemAcademy Alumni group.

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12th Annual Bethlehem Academy

GOLF CLASSICFriday, August 5, 2011

You are invited to paticipate in the BA CARDINAL GOLF CLASSIC.Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Faribault Golf Club.The entry fee of $100/person includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, prizes,complimentary golf balls and tees, free driving range, pre-tournament lunchof beer, burgers & brats and post tournament banquet dinner at the Club.The BA CARDINAL GOLF CLASSIC is a great way to connect withfellow graduates and friends and enjoy a day together on the links.Here is a schedule of events:

All proceeds raised from the BethlehemAcademy Golf Classic are used to benefit and improve theeducational opportunities for students enrolled at BethlehemAcademy in Faribault, Minnesota.

We are expecting this year’s BA CARDINAL GOLF CLASSIC event to be well-attended so pleaseget your registration filled out and mailed to BA soon. Plan your own foursome and compete withsome of the best talent for fun prizes. We thank you and look forward to seeing you Friday, August 5.

Please reserve _______ place(s) for DINNER ONLY @ $25 per person = $ _______________ (enclosed)

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Registration 11:00 am - 1:00 pmPre-tournament Lunch 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Shotgun Start 1:00 pmHappy Hour 5:00 pmBanquet 6:30 pm

Prizes and Awards 7:30 pm

Golf Classic SponsorshipOpportunities

Signature Sponsors: $2,000.00(Receives golf for four, banner recognitionat registration and advertising on course)

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BA CLASS OF 2001 is looking to hold its10-year reunion on June 17 or June 18.Tianna (Trnka) Kubicek attiannakubicek@hotmail.com is helping withthe Reunion plans.

BA CLASS OF 1956 has set its 55 yearreunion celebration for Sat. July 16, 2011 inFaribault. Pete Johnson (507) 332-8274 –pjwoolman@gmail.com is working with thereunion committee.

BACLASS OF 1961 is looking to celebrate its50 year reunion on Saturday, August 6, 2011 atthe Faribault Golf Club according to classreunion plannersWayne Rowe, Jack Reuvers,Bill Schmitz and TomVarley.

BA CLASS OF 1971 has plans for its 40-yearreunion on August 12 and 13 in Faribaultaccording to David Clobes and May (White)Golden. Classmates are invited to the home ofKathy and Jim DeGroot August 12 and toSignatures Restaurant in Faribault at 6:00 pmAugust 13.

BA CLASS OF 1951 has plans for its 60-yearreunion on Sat. September 24, 2011. Classmembers will tour BA in the afternoon, attendMass at Divine Mercy at 4:00 pm and then havedinner at the Depot in Faribault at 5:30 pm.Stella Brown, Chuck Schema and JanMisgenare coordinating plans.

BA CLASS OF 1976 – Saturday, September10, 2011. Location TBA. Contact Mary (Selly)Navarro – Navarro@hickorytech.net

BA CLASS OF 1981 has plans for their 30year reunion on Sat. September 24 at theBachrach Loft in downtown Faribault,according to organizers Dan Wells atdwells@lels.org and Dan Evans atdevans@nexusinfosys.com .

BA CLASS OF 1991 – TBAcontact- Jason.Langevin@s-sm.org

BA CLASS OF 1966 – TBAJan Archambault- jccoffey2@msn.com

The BAAlumni Officewould like to hear fromyour class when you are making reunion plans.Your Alumni Office would be happy to assistyou with CLASS MAILING LISTS andpromote the news in future newsletters. If yourclass is planning a Reunion, please contact theBA Alumni Office at 507-334-3948 or emaileither Franz Boelter at fboelter@bacards.orgor Sue Erpenbach at serpenbach@bacards.orgOr you may also contact us atadvancement@bacards.org

****Reunion Date Ideas: As classes consider theirfuture reunion plans, some ideas for dates couldinclude the first weekend in August as BAschedules its Golf Classic on the first FridayeachAugust, or at the annual BA Homecomingweekend. Homecoming in 2011 is Friday,October 14.

Please contact the BA Advancement/AlumniOffice for more information.

Bethlehem Academy Class Reunion Plans

ALUMNI UPDATE 1/15/11 thru 5/15/111955 Wayne and Katie (Waldron) Smisek, BA ’58 celebrated their

50th wedding anniversary on April 22, 2011.1957 Bob and Rosie (Fletcher) BA ’60 Poirier celebrated their 50th

wedding anniversary on April 10, 2011 in Faribault.1960 Patricia (Waldron) Bauer and her husband Dave celebrated

their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on April16, 2011.

1971 BA Baseball Forty years ago this spring, the 1971 BA baseballteammade its first appearance since 1962 in the state tournament.The Fred Korba-coached Cardinals used a five-run seventh inningto rally pastWinona Cotter 7-5 in the region semifinals. BA thenqualified for the state tournament with a five hit, no walk pitchingperformance by John Huber and a long two-run homer by JerryDeGroot leading the way to a 5-1 win over New Ulm Cathedral.The team was eliminated in the first round at state, falling toArchbishop Brady by a 3-2 score. Team members were DaveO’Neil, Paul Perron, DeGroot, Joe Wood, Mike Kajer, Huber,Rick Schmitz, Steve McComas, Steve Tousignant, Jake Brand,Dave Lang, Greg Doherty, George Chappuis and Gabe Sherman.

1972 Steve McComas addressed future BA studentsand their parents during enrollment night activitiesat school this past January. McComas works asan Aquatic Scientist in St. Paul, MN.

1982 Greg Zimprich continues his work as Director of brand publicrelations for General Mills where he manages publicity effortsfor more than 100 brands including Wheaties, Cheerios, BettyCrocker, Pillsbury and dozens of household names. Greggraduated from St. Mary’s in Winona and then attendedMarquette University before he started in the advertising agencybusiness. He has been at General Mills for more than 18 years.

1984 Jill (Johnson) Boutros’ wine makingbusiness, Chateau Belle-Vue, located inBhamdoun Mhatta, Lebanon, was featuredin a BBC Radio story called “Vines on theFront Line” in January, 2011. Jill and herhusband,Naji Boutros, started the vineyard

in 2000 in Naji’s native Lebanon. Their wine was also featuredin a Star Tribune article in the Minneapolis newspaper whichreported Chateau Belle-Vue’s La Chateau 2005 is the only wineserved by the glass at the Ritz Carlton in London and the CheeseCave in Faribault, MN.

1988 Eric Oppegard was named Owatonna Teacher of the Year inMay, 2011 for his efforts as a 5th grade teacher at the Owatonna,Minnesota schools. Congratulations to Eric!!!

1989 Mitch Luckow is employed as a registered nurse with the FederalBureau of Prisons in Rochester. Mitch is also a Captain with theArmy Reserves where he serves as the head medical officer.

1999 Lucas Speckhals is engaged to marry Sarah Donahue, BA ’03on July 30, 2011. Luke is the son of Jon and Katie (McHugo)Speckhals, both BA Class of 1977. Sarah is the daughter ofMark Donahue, BA ’80 and Robin Donahue, past parent.

2003 Maureen (O’Connor) Hauge is working for Boston Scientific inMaple Grove, MN. Maureen and her husband, Brian, live inMinneapolis.

2006 James O’Connor is living in Istanbul, Turkey teaching Englishto the young people in Turkey. James is the son ofWayne, BA’69 andMary O’Connor.

2006 Lana Brand is engaged to marry Luke Prokop in Grand Rapids,MN on July 16, 2011. Lana is attending St. Catherine Universityand will graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in2012. She is the daughter of Jake, BA ‘72 and Lola Brand ofFaribault.

2006 Michelle Siegfried is working as a CustomerService Representative for HB Fuller Company inthe Twin Cities. Michelle is the daughter ofMarkand Patti Siegfried of Faribault.

2007 Korey Geller graduated from Concordia University in St. Paulon May 14, 2011 with a BBA Degree in both Accounting andFinance. Korey is working with Bernard Brodkorb Jr., CPAaccounting office in St. Paul.

2009 Chris Palmer was named 2010-11 First Team All-MIAC afteraveraging 17.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game as a sophomorefor the St. Mary’s University men’s basketball team this pastwinter.

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Coming BA EventsBACARDINALCAFÉ ............................July 19-24, 2011

@ Rice County Fair

BAGOLF CLASSIC ......................Friday, August 5, 2011@ Faribault Golf Club

BAHOMECOMING 2011..........Friday, October 14, 2011@ Bruce Smith Field

BAHOLIDAYGATHERING .....Sat. November 19, 2011@ BA Gym

BABENEFACTORMASS ............Sat. December 3, 2011& COURT OFHONOR @BA Gym & Cafeteria

PANCAKE BREAKFAST ...........Sunday, March 11, 2012@BA Cafeteria

BACARDINALCRUISE............Saturday, April 14, 2012@BA

BABS NIGHT 2012......................Saturday, April 14, 2012@BA

Thanks for SupportingBethlehem AcademyThis may be your first introduction to the events and happeningsat Bethlehem Academy, home to 300 students in grades 7-12.BethlehemAcademy has been here since 1865 and has educatedthousands of young people throughout these 146 years.

Those previous parishioners who belonged to ImmaculateConception, Sacred Heart and St. Lawrence parishes in Faribaultplayed vital roles in supporting the early history of BA. Now,members ofDivineMercy Parish are also great benefactors forthe current and future success of Bethlehem Academy.

We welcome our parishioner friends to the TraditionsNewsletter and thank you for your generous support in keepingthe “Miracle of Education” strong at BA.

Jack KolarsBAAdvancement Office

After five years at BethlehemAcademy, Director of AdvancementJack Kolars will be leaving B.A. Weare very grateful and feel blessed forthe time that Jack has spent with us.Under his direction the advancementoffice experienced tremendousgrowth. His ability to take what wasalready in place and to then expandthose programs, as well as startingnew ones, certainly leaves B.A. in an

enviable position. The following are examples ofaccomplishments during his tenure:• Doubling the number of constituent households in the BA

database from approximately 3,500 to nearly 6,500.• Doubling the amount of charitable gifts donated during this

five-year period as compared to the previous five-year period.• Improving the quality of the Traditions Newsletter by adding

color and improving content.• Coordinating the BA Scholarship Funds and promoting those

endowed funds through the newsletter.• Through the acquisition of the Raiser’s Edge, assisting the

school in updating, improving, and maintaining the integrityof BA’s constituent database.

• Coordinating the creation of the school’s marketing image –BethlehemAcademy – The Miracle is Here!

• Working with more than thirty class reunion gatherings overthe past three years.

• Working with the advancement committee and the BA Boardto coordinate the annual BA Benefactor Mass and Brunch, aswell as the Court of Honor inductions, held jointly inDecember.

• Through all of the above, helping to set the stage for thecurrent capital campaign.

“As a former board member and as a member of theadvancement committee, I have really enjoyed working withJack and have appreciated the tremendous job he has done inimproving the way BethlehemAcademy presents itself to alumsand the community. We were very fortunate to have him for thepast five years,” states Jake Brand.Sr. Theresa Thomas, OP, an advancement volunteer and our B.A.archivist, offered this tribute. “Following a long line of efficientadvancement directors, Jack has also made an impact on thisoffice. He will be especially remembered for his generous timespent with each individual or family as they expressed theirideas, concerns, and wishes.”Bethlehem Academy will always be grateful for Mr. Kolars’

leadership overthe past five years.We wish himnothing but thevery best and alsowant to thank hislovely wife Janefor sharing himwith us. May Godalways richlybless the Kolarsfamily!

Communicating Through EmailThe Advancement/Alumni Office at Bethlehem Academy invites you toshare your email address with the school as we compile an updated listof email addresses of BA graduates, parents, past parents andsupporters. Please send us your email address in the enclosed envelope,or email us at either:FBoelter@bacards.org or serpenbach@bacards.orgor advancement@bacards.org Thank you for your cooperation.

BA Traditions hasyouthful readers.

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Memorial GiftsDonations received between 1-15-2011 and 5-15-2011 to the Bethlehem AcademyMemorial Fund honor the memory of the people listed. Bethlehem Academyremembers these people in prayer. Memorial Gift contributions are invested byBethlehemAcademy with proceeds used to benefit today’s BA students:

Leona Ackman, PPBA Class of 1963Mary Jane BarrettHerb & Dorothy Becker, PPDouglas BlomquistJames Braun, BA ‘68Elaine (Brown) Lambert, BA ‘49Patrick Brown, BA ‘53James Braun, BA’68Dr. Ralph BuesgensLorraine Caron, PPMargaret (Culhane) Coleman, BA ’33 & PPFred Coller, GPDonald Donkers, BA ’38 & PPRichard Ernste, BA ’58, PP & GPBart Hunt, BA ‘60Gary LangevinHelen (Healy) Meese, BA ‘46Eileen Hentges, PPGerald HeyerJohn E. HobanLawrence Johnson, BA ‘47Theresa (Kalina) Reeder, BA ‘55Eugene & Marie Kenow, PP

Russell Kopplow, GPJames LocknerCaroline Loeffen, PPEllard Malecha, GPRalph Malloy, BA ‘52Betty MeulepasVerna MorrisseyJohn NordmeierTom Novotny, BA ‘65Irene O’Brien, PPEileen T. O’ConnorLiz Paul, PPDavid Paquette, BA ‘58Donald SchuenkeDonald SchmidtWayne Shanahan, BA ‘53Laurie Smith, BA ‘82Marguerite “Peggy” (Studer) Sperl,BA ‘61

Lucy (Van Zuilen) Pansier, BA ‘43Helen Voracek, PPMarie WenclRose Winkels, PPMarjorieYerhot, PP

BethlehemAcademy is now offering its benefactors and donors the opportunity tocontribute to the school online.

Just click on www.bacards.org and then hit the Advancement button and click onDonations. You will arrive at the SchoolStore-for BethlehemAcademy. Once youare there, click on theDonations icon and choose from the areas includingAnnualFund, Memorials, Scholarships or others.

The SecurityMetrics Credit Card Safe will accept your gift once you haveestablished an account with your name, credit card number, and Expiration Dateon the card.

Starting with this issue of The Traditions, the gift envelope has created an area foryour Credit Card Payment Authorization. Please fill in the form and return toBethlehemAcademy to assist you in establishing your credit card account with theschool. If you would choose to make a monthly donation to BA, please enter themonthly dollar amount and enter a note to set up the donation as a monthly chargeto your credit card. You may also contact BA directly to set up a monthly payment.

On behalf of today’s students at BethlehemAcademy, we thank you, and all donors,for supporting the school with your prayers, service and charitable gifts.

Bethlehem Academy Donors Can Give Online

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Lois Meillier, PP, died Sept. 11, 2010 in Faribault, MN at the age of82. During her life, Lois worked at various businesses includingWestern Union Telegraph and Pleasant Manor Nursing home. Shewas a member of Council of Catholic Women and Knights ofColumbus Auxiliary. Lois is survived by her husband, DavidMeillier, BA ’42 and by her children, Mike Meillier, BA ’68,Patrick Meillier, BA ’68, Teresa Meillier, BA ’73, Ann Meillier,BA ’79 andMary Meillier, BA ’80.Lucy (Van Zuilen) Pansier, BA ’43, passed away Nov. 5, 2010 inFaribault. Lucy and her late husband, Willis, farmed near Faribault.She was 87 years old and is survived by her three children.MaryAnn (Riegert) Duff, BA ’64 passed away Nov. 9, 2010 in St.Paul. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, James Duff, and byher two children. She was a retired clerical worker.Marguerite “Peggy” (Studer) Sperl, BA ‘61 passedaway Jan. 21, 2011 at the age of 67. A formeremployee of Control Data, Peggy retired after years ofservice as a senior programmer/analyst forMinnegasco in Minneapolis. She is survived by herhusband, Dr. Michael Sperl of Richfield and by hersiblings including John Studer, BA ’56, Jane (Studer) Lund, BA‘64, David Studer, BA ’69 and Dan Studer, BA ‘70. Peggy waspreceded in death by her parents, Marguerite and Dr. DonaldStuder, and by a sister, Donna (Studer) Sandler, BA ‘59. Thefamily asks that memorials honoring Peggy be directed toBethlehem Academy.Jack Campbell, PGP, passed away Jan. 23, 2011 at the age of 80.He is survived by three children including David Campbell, PP,and by grandchildren,Katie Campbell, BA ’98 andTimCampbell,BA ’02.Thomas Novotny, BA ’65 died Jan. 24, 2011 at the age of 64. Tomowned the Webb Gas Station and Midwest Tree Service in Faribault.He is survived by his wife, Judy, by three children and onegrandchild. He is also survived by four siblings including MaryVan Ryn, BA ‘57, Robert Novotny, BA ‘58, Jim Novotny, BA ‘62and Kathy Walsh, BA ’67. Tom was preceded in death by hisparents and a sister, Patricia Novotny, BA ’55.Marjorie Yerhot, PP died Jan. 28, 2011 at the age of 82. Ahomemaker and mother of six, she and her late husband farmed nearKilkenny. Marjorie is survived by her children: Mary Condon,BA ’66, Michael Yerhot, BA ’67, Joan Patee, BA ’71, DonYerhot,BA ’72, Timothy Yerhot, BA ’72, and Jane Hanegraaf, BA ’85.Mary Jane Barrett, age 90 of St. Paul, MN died Feb. 1, 2011. Sheis survived by her husband, Thomas Barrett, who was a formerteacher and coach at Bethlehem Academy. Mrs. Barrett is alsosurvived by her seven children.Gary Langevin, formerly of Faribault, died Feb. 4, 2011 inPortland, Oregon at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife,Marlene and four children. He is also survived by his sister, Joan(Langevin) Purdie, BA ’56.Leona Ackman, PP, passed away Feb.3, 2011 in Faribault at theage of 85. A member of the Daughters of Isabella and the Councilof Catholic Women, Leona is survived by her five sons includingLouis, Richard, Don, JimAckman, BA ’63 and Chuck Ackman.Emmett Keiffer, age 77 of Wylie, Texas died Feb. 3, 2011. He issurvived by his wife,MaryAnn (Helling) Keiffer, BA ’51, and histhree children.

David “Shorty” Paquette, BA ’58, died suddenly Feb. 4, 2011 inTucson,AZ at the age of 71. David is survived by his three childrenand also by his siblings includingMarlene Pohl, BA ’55, RichardPaquette, BA ’56, Mary Jane Paquette, BA ’60,Arthur Paquette,BA ’65, Carol Paavola, BA ’67, andKathy Hunt, BA’71.Irene O’Brien, PP, passed away Feb. 6, 2011 at theage of 91 in Hastings, MN. Irene worked as aRegistetered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner at St. LucasHospital and District one Hospital, and also atFaribault State Schools. O’Brien is survived by her childrenPatricia Chenier, BA ’61 and Edward O’Brien, BA ’65. She waspreceded in death by her husband, Edward, daughter SusanneBeatty, BA ’62 and son Robert. The family prefers Memorial Giftshonoring Irene O’Brien be directed to Bethlehem Academy.RalphMalloy, BA ’52, passed away Feb. 14, 2011 at Hastings, MN.He was 76. A champion cribbage player,Malloy was the owner ofMalloy and Sons Painting. He is survived by his seven children andalso by his sister, Agnes Holmes, BA ’51.Lorraine (Kern) Caron, PP, passed away Feb. 19, 2011, at the ageof 82. She is survived by her husband, Cliff Caron of Faribault,and by her children including LaJune Troolin, BA ’66, BernardCaron, BA ’68, James Caron, BA ’69 and Steven Caron.James Lockner, age 71 of Faribault died Feb. 19, 2010. He issurvived by his brother,Mike Lockner, BA ’67, and by his sisters-in-lawMary Kay Lockner, BA ’60 and Joanne Lockner.Merle Correll, GP, passed away Feb. 19, 2010 in Moorhead at theage of 81. He is survived by his five children including DavidCorrell, P, and by several grandchildren includingMaddie Correll,BA ’11 and Samuel Correll, BA ’14.Fred Coller, GP, passed away Feb. 20, 2011 at the age of 67. He issurvived by his wife, JoAnn, and his four daughters includingCaryn Coller, F and P. He is also survived by several grandchildrenincludingAnnMarie Backstrom, BA ’14.James Braun, BA ’68, passed away Feb 25, 2011 at the age of 60.Jimwas a longtime employee of Met-Con Construction in Faribault.He is survived by his mother, Candice Braun and his siblingsincluding JaniceMallberg, BA ’66,Annette Stech, BA ’69, TeresaJackson, BA ’70, Bob Braun, BA ’74, Paul Braun, BA ’77, PeterBraun, BA ‘77 and Laurel Braun, BA ’82.Elaine (Brown) Lambert, BA ’49, passed away March 1, 2011 atthe age of 79. Elaine is survived by her two children, and by hersiblings including Leo Brown, BA ’56, Brian Denis Brown, BA’58 and Kathleen (Brown) Dodds, BA60. Elaine was preceded indeath by her parents and by her sister, Theresa Nuetzman, BA ’54.Elaine (Brown) Lambert, BA ’49, passed away March 1, 2011 atthe age of 79. Elaine is survived by her two children, and by hersiblings including Leo Brown, BA ’56, Brian Denis Brown, BA’58 andKathleen (Brown) Dodds, BA60. Elaine was preceded indeath by her parents and by her sister, Theresa Nuetzman, BA ’54.RoseWinkels, PP, died March 1, 2011 in Northfield, MN at the ageof 89. Rose is survived by her husband, Al Winkels and her fourchildren including Father Michael Winkels, BA ’67, MarieKampbell, BA ’69, Steve Winkels, BA ’71, and Julie Rother.Gloria Hausen, age 67 of Olathe, Kansas, passed away March 2,2011. Gloria is survived by her loving husband, David Hausen,BA ’59, and by her four children and twelve grandchildren.

Rest in PeacePlease remember our deceased friends and alumni in your prayers. (Word received between 1-15-11 and 5-15-11)

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LaVon (Dusbabek) Scanlan, BA ’46, of Clam Lake, WI diedMarch 2, 2011 at the age of 82. She is survived by her husband,Luverne, and by her 11 children. LaVon is also survived by her twinsister, LaDon Johnson, BA ’46, of Stuart, FL.BlakeWayne, the infant grandson of 1972 BA graduateMary Kay(Jandro)Wilson, died March 4, 2011 in Burnsville, MN. The infantis the great grandson of Tom and Phyllis Jandro of Faribault.NancyWesely, PP, died March 6, 2011 at the age of 58 in Faribault.Nancy was a Registered Nurse and practiced in Faribault until herretirement in 2007. She is survived by her husband, FrancisWesely,BA ’64, and by her son, Eric Wesely, BA ’06.Helen Voracek, PP, died March 11, 2011 at the age of 86. Helenfarmed with her late husband,George, and also worked as a cook atBethlehem Academy. She is survived by seven children includingGeorge Voracek, BA ’63, Jan Gillen, BA ’66, MaryMensing, BA’68, Joan Smisek, BA’70, Grace Voracek, BA ’73, RandyVoracek, BA ’77 and Donna Mae Kadrlik, BA ‘80.Eileen Hentges, PP, died March 13, 2011, in Mankato, MN, at theage of 94. Eileen is survived by five sons including ThomasHentges, Richard Hentges, Michael Hentges Patrick Hentges, BA’73 and the Rev. James Hentges, O.S.C. She was preceded in deathby her husband, Stanley Hentges.Gary Benton, Sr., of Faribault, and former BA student passed awayMarch 13, 2011 at the age of 73. A lifelong truck driver, Gary alsoworked as an electrician and welder. He is survived by his fivechildren and their families.Doris Chavie Keech, PP, died April 13, 2011 at the age of 77. Sheis survived by her husband, Clyde, and by two children, ToddChavie, BA ’81, and Renae Samaan.

Donald Schmidt, longtime supporter of Bethlehem Academy diedApril 17, 2011 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by hiswife, Shirley Schmidt, a former instructor at BA. Don is survivedby his three children, Dennis Schmidt, Steve Schmidt and AndreaSchmidt.Russell Kopplow, GP, died April 23, 2011 in Rochester at the ageof 78, after an extended illness. He is survived by his ex-wifeKathryn; three children, Joseph Kopplow, Sydney Wiley and SueErpenbach, P. He is also survived by four grandchildren, includingBryan Olson, BA ’07 andMichael Olson, BA ’11.Joanne (Kenney) Olson, BA ’60, died April 25, 2011, at the age of68. During her life, Joanne was past president of the AmericanLegionAuxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry,and is survived by several cousins.Peter Strouth, M.D., BA ’39, passed away May 1, 2011 in Boise,Idaho at the age of 89. After graduating from BA, Strouth attendedSt. John’s University before graduating from the University ofMinnesota. Dr. Strouth is survived by his wife, Barbara and by twochildren. He is also survived by a sister, Sr. Clarus (Laura)Strouth, BA ’38. He was preceded in death by his first wife and byhis siblings includingMarion Rose, BA ’34.Caroline Loeffen, PP, passed away May 8, 2011 atthe age of 84. Carolinewas a long-time supporter andcontributor to BA. She is survived by her threedaughters,Maria Hruska, BA ’80, Laura Lambert,BA ’83 and Linda Demarest, BA ’83. The familyprefers Memorials to Bethlehem Academy.