Tolton CCC News
Christian Care Committee, Winter 2016
Joys & Sorrows: Stronger together in prayer
- Dylan Freese as he continues treatment for cancer
- Matt Plank and the loss of his father and illness of his stepfather
- Wes Stratman and the loss of his grandmother
- Brian Parks and the loss of his grandmother
- 2015 graduate Jaydin Clayton and the loss of his father
Educational Exchange
In October, Matt Plank (Spanish) accompanied his wife, Tracy (Vice-President of Governmental Affairs for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce), on a trip to Cuba with legislators and lobbyists from the State of Missouri. His reflection about the experience follows.
Congratulations!
Andrew Wolfe, one of Kristie's eldest (twins), finished his training in the F/A-18 Super Hornet this past month. He carrier-qualified on the USS Eisenhower just a few weeks ago. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2012, and has been in flight training since then. He has been assigned to VFA-213, stationed at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach. He will continue to train with his new fleet squadron for the remainder of 2016, and expects to be deployed in December 2016, in support of our military operations somewhere around the world.
This photo above is Andrew catching the 3-wire on the deck of the USS Eisenhower (landing his jet on the carrier).
Celebrate happy times!
Baby News
- Katie Tesoro (French and social studies) announced the happy news that baby (girl!) Taggart is expected in July.
- Math teacher, Wes Stratman, awaits the arrival of Stratman baby No. 2 this May. If all goes as predicted, the baby will just clear finals week!
Faculty Writers
- "HOW CHARTING MY TIME FOR 2 WEEKS TRANSFORMED MY LIFE FROM STRESSFUL TO HAPPY"
"HOW BINDI IRWIN’S FOX-TROT REMINDED ME THAT POSITIVITY IS A CHOICE"
Ericca Thornhill's latest novel will debut in June. Don't miss this sci-fi adventure entitled, Star Gambler. Ericca's sister is featured in the cover photo.
Accolades!
- Guillermo Hernandez, Charissa's 15 year-old son (a sophomore at Rock Bridge High School), was selected as the city of Columbia volunteer of the month last September for his work on multiple city gardens including the Stormy Meadows garden.
- Cecelia Hernandez, Charissa's 10 year-old daughter (a 5th grader at Southern Boone Elementary School), was honored as the Chris Trevino "Star of the Month" for her horsemanship skills.
A Heart for Service
Even though we were unable to actually participate in the March due to Snowzilla, there are so many other things we DID do that made the trip powerful. Watching the participation of the students in the Youth Rally, and hearing their witnesses on the way home really touched my heart. Hearing students already talking about next year's trip makes me know we are doing a good thing here, and we hope it continues to grow. Getting a blessing from Cardinal Dolan at the Mass and a blessing from Cardinal DiNardo at the Youth Rally was also a pretty nice bonus.
To read more about the trip see the Tolton Times.
Bill Baer
2nd Semester Birthdays
- 2/2 Paulina Tramel
- 2/13 Tim Scherrer
- 2/21 Kristie Wolfe
- 3/4 Chad Masters
- 3/10 Kellie Moore
- 3/18 Kristen Bexten
- 3/19 Brittany Hayes
- 3/28 Bryndyn Crutcher
- 3/29 Jeremy Osborne
- 4/5 Fr. Mike
- 4/9 Katie Tesoro
- 4/26 Mike Fulca
- 5/9 Pat Kelly
- 5/10 Lara Dieckmann
- 5/11 Hayley Gerling
- 5/14 Lonnie Tapia
- 5/15 Marigrace Powers
Tanner Wolf
Mizzou student, Tanner Wolf, joins us this semester as a student teacher for Pat Kelly. Catholic school is a familiar setting for Tanner as he attended St. Francis Xavier (Taos) K-8 and graduated from Helias High School in 2012. Tanner will graduate from the University of Missouri in May with his bachelor's degree in secondary education--social studies.