• Fr. Frank E. Jindra '73, celebrated 25 years as a priest of the Archdiocese of Omaha on May 31, 2009.  In those 25 years, he served in 13 parishes and served one year on active duty as a Marine Corps Chaplain during Desert Storm. He is currently the pastor of three parishes: St. Lawrence in Silver Creek, Ss. Peter & Paul in Krakow and St. Rose of Lima in Genoa, NE. 
• James Troia '79, just returned from Iraq serving with the 18th Airborne CORPS at the AL FAW Palace at Camp Victory from February 16th, 2008 to March 1st, 2009.  James served as a Senior Logistical Staff Officer for Multi National CORPS Iraq.   James went to Afghanistan in June of 2009 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and will be there through July 2010.  James is married with 3 children.
  

1980's Graduates


• Laura Huliska Beith '83, is a published author and an illustrator of children's books.  Some of her published credits include Book of Bad Ideas, The Ten Little Ladybirds, The Loud Family and the Messy Family.  
• Cheryl Guinane Ward '81 and her husband Mike just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and the safe return of their son Daniel, who returned from his 2nd tour in Iraq with the Marines.

       1990's Graduates

• Hannah McNeil Vogt '91 is a country music singer and songwriter in Franklin, TN.  McNeil's new single "What Am I Getting Up For" went to national radio on August 3rd.  You can download the new single on iTunes or on Hannah McNeil's website.  This song is is one of 13 on McNeil's self titled debut album.  
• Alisa Rosales '94, is living in Chicago and working for DePaul University College of Law as a Career Adviser.   Alisa lives in Hyde Park and is involved in various community pursuits. 
• Mike Haggas '90, a Development Director in the MU Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, was awarded the 2009 Excellence in Education Award.  The honor is given to faculty who have made significant contributions to the outside-the-classroom learning experience of MU students.
  
  
  2000's Graduates
  
  
• Patrick Kirkland '06 is a senior at the University of Hawaii.  Patrick is pre-medicine and hopes to start medical school in the fall of 2011 at Creighton University or UNMC.  His overall goal is to join the U.S. Navy as physician.
• Will Targy '04 works for a Catholic organization called FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), which is a national collegiate outreach program.  Will is working this year at Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland

We want to hear from YOU! Please email Mikaela VanMoorleghem and let us know how you are doing and what you are up to!

Congratulations to the following reunion classes who made an effort to donate to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship: 1974 donated $300, 1994 donated $343, 1979 donated $300 and 2004 donated $1,000!  We are very proud of all of our alumni who worked so hard to make their
reunion successful!

The classes who are due for a reunion in 2010 include: 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005.  If you are interested in helping plan your class reunion or have any specific questions about planning your reunion please contact Mikaela VanMoorleghem '94. Director of Alumni Programs, and we will be happy to get you started.  Phone: 402-734-2000.

Back to School Photos!


Thomas and James Pajnigar are Kindergartners at St. Bernadette.  Thomas and James are the sons of Cathie Adam Pajnigar '96 and Arman Pajnigar.



Sam Regner '09 is a freshman at Loyola University- New Orleans.  Sam is the daughter of Dawn Blankenship Holst '84 and Bill Regner.


Patrick Collins is a Kindergartner at St. Bernadette.  Patrick is the son of Patty Doolin Collins '86 and Scott Collins.




Luke Cunningham is a junior at Gross Catholic High School and is big brother to Maddie Cunningham, a 6th grader at St. Bernadette.  They are the children of John '82 and Tina Miklus Cunningham '86.

New Alumni Teachers at Gross Catholic!

Wear your orange and blue and show your cougar spirit when you join us for our annual Homecoming Tailgate Party!  Before you watch the Gross Catholic Cougars take on the Columbus Discoverers at the Homecoming football game at 7:00 PM at Bellevue East Stadium, tailgate with the students, alumni, faculty and parents, and join us for the chili cook-off and car decorating contests.  Go Cougars!
 
Homecoming Tailgate- enjoy the famous Cougar chili, hot dogs, and drinks at 5:00 pm.  Sample the chili cook-off entries!  We ask that you bring chips or a dessert to share.  Homecoming Tailgate sponsored by the Gross Catholic Alumni Association.
Car Decorating Contest- Show your Cougar spirit and decorate your car for the ride over to the stadium.  Cash prizes!  Click here for contest rules and more details.  Judging begins at 5:15 pm. Click here for contest rules and more details!
Chili Cook-Off Contest- Enter your best chili and win $100!  Click here for contest rules and more details.  Judging begins at 5:00 pm. Click here for contest rules and more details!
Varsity Football Game - Cheer for the Gross Catholic Cougars as they take on the Columbus Discovers at 7:00 pm at the Bellevue West High School stadium.  See the Homecoming Court as they are introduced at halftime and enjoy a show by the Gross Catholic Marching Band.

Click here for a complete list of Homecoming events!  For more information, contact Mikaela VanMoorleghem, Alumni Programs Director.

 
If you have any questions please contact Mikaela VanMoorleghem, Director of Alumni Programs.