Mr. Bill Kellett, Band Director for Saunders Catholic Schools, was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Education Award, presented by Makovicka Sylliaasen Physical Therapy. This award honors educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to academic excellence and student success.The award was presented by Mike Spicka, Wahoo Clinic Director,
Jim and Carlene Svoboda were proud supporters of the mission of our Catholic schools for many years, and their generosity began with a simple act of gratitude. Jim ran the funeral home and Carlene helped behind the scenes in countless ways, they were both deeply committed to ensuring their four
Sr. Michelle Hayek, Norte Dame Sister, was a long time member of Bishop Neumann High School serving in many roles. She began her association as principal in the fall of 1978. She was known for her ability to help develop teachers and in encouraging and advising them to be all
Al and Rose both grew up in large families—Al in Minnesota and Rose in Missouri. Al attended Assumption Catholic School in Eden Valley, MN, with the support of two uncles, Father Pete Gruenes and Father Al Gruenes, who became father figures to him after his own father passed away when
