BIG THANKS to Marty Defatte who sponsored today's luncheon at the Alumni House.
Grilled Hot Dogs with all the fix'ins, American Potato Salad, Assorted Chips. Marty had his good friend Rick grill the Hot Dogs on site. Dessert consisted of Chocolate Cake,
choice of Villa or Neapolitan Ice Cream - OUTSTANDING !!!
Rick Sprague, Paula (Defatte) Morrone, Marty Defatte
Joining Us: Marty Defatte, Paula (Defatte) Morrone, Rick Sprague, Rick Jones, Tom Goebel,
Dave Cook, Adam Chalekian, Lloyd Tremmel, Tom Miller, Mark Mano, Pam Mano,
Cathy Poulsen, Dan Kovara, Terry Toll, Gary Schonert, Dan DeMatthew, Amy DeMatthew, Tom Konieczko, Jeff Tarkowski, Dave Benjamin, George Oteman, George Gordon,
Cinti Sanchez, Korey Borek, Kimberly Gardner, Chelsea Ostrov, Gabby Imburgia,
Charlie Presta, Bill Dombrowski, Joe Macareno, Bill Horvath, Bobby Letsch Jr,
Wally Booker, John Ketarkus, Dan Peterson, Mike Hyduke, Frank D'Acquisto,
Gary Albright, Dr Steve Albright, Pete Randi, Dave McCauley, Nick Comande
Marty Defatte also brought a delicious Chocolate Cake from the Main Street Bakery
Rick Sprague on the Grill
Today's Table Pictures Compliments of Lloyd Tremmel '60.....
Congratulations in order for our man Jim Chones '69...........
Tuesday Feb 18th - Marquette Retired Jim Chones' #22 Jersey at half time of the Marquette vs Seaton Hall Game
Marquette officially retired Jim Chones’ number this week — sending Racine’s very own up to the rafters!
After graduating from St. Catherine High School in 1969, the 6'11" forward/center played for ALMOST 3 seasons at Marquette — until the New York Nets offered him a deal he couldn’t pass up.
Chones was only the second player in NCAA history to leave school to play professionally.… See more
You're Invited............
Angel Strong Fundraiser: Experience St. Catherine’s
Saturday, March 29, 2025 3–6PMSt. Catherine’s High School
Enjoy an exciting afternoon filled with games, drinks, appetizers, and exclusive auction items to support St. Catherine’s High School! - Bid, mingle, and celebrate with us!
Tickets: $75/personCurrent families: $50/person
Dress Code: Spiritwear encouraged, black & white, or business casual.
MRS. GLORIA L. SCHUMACHER, M.A.
Principal
SCS Title Services Coordinator
262-632-2785 x419
1200 Park Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
Who Knew ???................................
Points to Ponder !!!..................
A Trip Down Memory Lane..............
OUT & ABOUT..............
The Gormans & DeMeulenaeres met for breakfast down in Naples FL
Chris & Sue Gorman, Katie & Ed DeMeulenaere
? Ed, had a few too many Blood Marys for breakfast
? Ed, had his eyes on the waitress
? Ed, didn't know who was taking the photo
Saturday March 8th - Pete Henkes '73 wife Ann is having her 1st Gallery Show after graduating from UW-Wisconsin '77. All proceeds will go directly to the Spectrum Gallery (site of the show) located in the DeKoven Foundation Spectrum Gallery.
* Check out Dave McCauley '82 Friday March 14th at The Brew House
Cribbage Results.........almost Accurate !!!
Table #1: Lloyd Tremmel/Dan DeMatthew 3 - 2, Terry Tol/Charlie Presta 2 - 3
Dan DeMatthew/ Bill Dombrowski 2 - 2, Lloyd Tremmel/Charlie Presta 1 - 3
Bobby Letsch Jr/CWood 1 - 3
Charlie Presta 1 - 0, Lloyd Tremmel 0 - 1, Dan DeMatthew 0 -1
DeMatthew, Presta, Tremmel, Toll
Table #2 Bobby Letsch Jr/CWood 3 - 2, Bill Dombrowski/Dave McCauley 2 - 3
McCauley, Wood, Dombrowski, Letsch Jr
Table #3: Tom Miller/Joe Macareno 6 - 3, Mark Mano/George Gordon 3 - 6
CANADIAN CRIBBAGE
Macareno, Mano, Miller, Gordon
Next Cribbage Tourney
NOTE NEW LOCATION.............................
OUT & ABOUT.........................
Today's Laugh........Ha Ha Ha !!!
Dick Graceffa '69 on the call................
Angels Connecting..................
• Class of '75 50th Class Reunion Committee - $75.00 - July 12, 2025
Mary Michel, Peggy Smithana (Henkes), Gina Derderian (Rupsch), Nancy Rittgers (Small)
Dan DeMatthew, Joanne Balestrieri (Koleske),Yvonne Anton-Hartl (Anton)
Not pictured but attended in person: Dennis Mikulecky - via ZOOM:
Grace LeRose, Dennis Andrewski, Vivian Dominici-Sacripanti (Dominici), Billy Wells
• Class of '60 meets the last Wednesday of each month at Dynasty restaurant
- contact Renee (Ricchio) Benjamin for details - rsbenjam@sbcglobal.net
• Class of '59 meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Castlewood restaurant
- contact Mary (D'Acquisto) Woitach for details - JWOITACH@yahoo.com
Class of '58 meets 1st Tuesday of the month at Dynasty restaurant
- contact Karen (Petersen) Verbeten for details - Kverbeten1@wi.rr.com
• Purchase your Angels Items online. Click on......
Angels in the News..........
Charlie Presta '73 while visiting in Florida "Takes a Tumble"
Racine/Kenosha News..........
• Prayers for the families of departed Angels and Friends......
John Miller '54 details forthcoming
Kathy (Hackl) Wirtz '60 details forthcoming
• Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health issues:
Joe Ingrasci still at Ridgewood, he has been going to the VA Hospital apparently
now is dealing with stomach issue.
Jim Poulsen is upbeat and willing to visit. He hopes friends will call as well.
262-497-9249 at St. Monica's
Joe Woitach is in Cardio rehab - looks great
Dan Bentz still at Siena Center for his HIP rehab.
Fr Joe Hornack fell and broke a hip that already had been replaced
Tom Adams in physical therapy - has heart monitor.
Rocky Tirabassi '78 4 Stents & No heart damage.
Rick Ropiak '87 - dealing with light-headedness when he stands up - being tested
Jim May is dealing with a plumbing problem
Joe Woitach, Chris & Sue Gorman's grandson Elijah, Rick Jones, Walt Strini, Jim Poulsen, John Hansen, Tom & Mama Clazmer, Don Heck, Dan Bentz, Tom Konieczko, Tom Pulda, Jeff Pulda, Dave O'Brien, George Gordon, Bob Letsch, Mickey Postorino,
Helen (Willmes) Miller, Mike O'Brien, Dick Albregts' wife, Rudy Weibel's wife,
Tom Krug’s wife Judy, Marty Defatte's wife Donna, Bill Halberstadt's wife Judy,
Dan Peterson's wife Donna, Dick Graceffa's wife Peg,
Important Dates.................................
Wednesday Mar 5th Ash Wednesday
Monday Mar 17th St Patrick's Day
Tuesday Apr 1st - April Fools Day
Sunday Apr 20th - Easter Sunday
Monday May 5th - Cinco de Mayo
Sunday May 11th - Mother's Day
SAVE THE DATE...................
Monday July 21, 2025 - Angel Golf Classic - saintcats.org/arg/Angel-Golf-Classic
Monday Aug 25th - Schonert's Annual Picnic
Friday Sept 26, 2025 - McGuire/Letsch Scramble - 25th Anniversary
St. Catherine's "ANGEL" Athletics.................
Admission Prices (Varsity football, JV2/JV/Varsity girls volleyball, JV/Varsity boys volleyball, JV/Varsity girls basketball, JV2/JV/Varsity boys basketball, wrestling)
Current St. Catherine’s students- Free (Must present current student ID, if no ID, a purchased ticket will be required.)
Admission must be purchased online, no cash will be accepted at the gate. See below for ticketing protocols and procedures
Racine St. Catherine’s Home Game Protocols and Procedures
All tickets must be purchased ahead of time athttp://spicket.events/schsangels
Ticket sales will open 1 week prior to each event
Ticket sales close at 2:00pm the day of the event for varsity football games as well as JV2/JV/Varsity boys basketball games. Any individual(s) not purchasing tickets by 2:00pm will not be allowed into the game
Tickets can be printed at home to be scanned at the event or shown in the Ticket Spicket app on cellular devices to be scanned. NO SCREENSHOTS ACCEPTED
Gates/entrance close 30 minutes after the scheduled start time of the varsity event. Anyone not in the game at this time will not be allowed in
Refunds will only be issued for ticket purchases if the event is canceled
No re-entry to the event, once you leave you will not be allowed back in
All middle/elementary school students must be with an adult
Metro Classic Conference passes are still allowed at the gate for Metro Classic Conference games only, no digital ticket required. For Non-Conference Games, Metro Classic Conference passes are not accepted and a digital ticket is required
6 and under are free, no digital ticket required
St. Catherine’s students are free with school ID, no digital ticket required. If no ID, a purchased ticket will be required
Siena employees are free with ID, no digital ticket required. If no ID, a purchased ticket will be required
Video Tutorial that shows how to purchase tickets and use app
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