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Teens for Life Hosts Jeans Day

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Our Teens for Life recently hosted a jeans day, which raised $720.25 for Food for the Hungry. Students had the opportunity to wear jeans with a pro-life shirt designed by senior Margo Lampe (pictured at left) or a Mater Dei spirit shirt. We thank our Teens for Life members and...   Read More

Toy and Winter Clothing Collection

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(from left) St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) members Annie Kuenstler, Sarah Schriewer, Dennis Trickey, and moderator Mrs. KK Schneider delivered donated toys to BCMW in Breese. During a collection sponsored by SVDP November 21 through December 9, a new record of 325 new toys, hats, gloves and scarves were...   Read More

Mission Collection for Sarah Corbus, Class of 2014

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The Mater Dei family donated $300 to a special mission collection for the benefit of Sarah Corbus, a member of the Class of 2014. Now in her fifth semester of dual enrollment in Ozark Christian College and Missouri Southern State University, Sarah plans to travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico,...   Read More

Spanish Club Hosts Blanket Drive

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(from left) Erika Ortiz, Allison Beckmann and Quinn Cutler are pictured with blankets donated to the Spanish Club’s #SPREADTHEWARMTH blanket drive. The blankets will be donated to Highland Area Food Pantry, Relevant Pregnancy Options Center, local nursing homes and a local men’s homeless shelter.  We thank our Spanish Club members...   Read More

Scholar Knights Close First Semester with Three Wins

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The Scholar Knights rounded out their first semester with a road trip to Father McGivney High School for three Metro East Quad League matches. In the first match, the Knights faced the host Griffins. Ethan Schumacher got the scoring going for the Knights with his knowledge of French literature, as...   Read More

Class of 2017 Boasts 27 Illinois State Scholars

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We are pleased to announce that the following seniors have been honored as Illinois State Scholars: (row 1) Annie Kuenstler, Erica Hitpas, Margo Lampe, Sophia Lager, Tori Arentsen, Austin Gebke, Trever Johnson; (row 2) Sarah Schriewer, Sarah Maller, Callie Becker, Sara Kniepmann, Otto Stark, Adam Gall; (row 3) Peyton Kreke, Noah...   Read More

Seniors Host Trivia Night for Service Project

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Seniors (from left) Alyse Kloeckner, Anna Knebel, Maya Beckemeyer, Leann Huegen, Alyssa Ripperda, Emma Breiner and Rachel Zurliene hosted a trivia night to raise funds required for their senior service project.  For three weeks in January, the seniors, as well as a group of their parents, will travel to Louisiana to...   Read More

Thanksgiving Food Drive

During the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, the Mater Dei community donated 2,742 food items.  In twelve years, the Mater Dei community has donated 22,156 food items to bless those in need.  Please join us in extending a special “thank you” to Mrs. Deb Foote, NHS moderator; Mrs. KK Schneider, St. Vincent de...   Read More

Scholar Knights Remain Undefeated

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In week three of South Central Scholastic League (SCSL) play, the Scholar Knights buzzed their way to three wins on Tuesday, November 15.  The Knights defeated Cumberland (360-190), Hillsboro (390-240), and Litchfield (490-190).  John Hund led the Knights with 12 total toss ups, followed by Ethan Schumacher (7), Ben Logullo...   Read More

Seniors Announce Intent to Play Collegiate Athletics

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Congratulations to seniors Logan Braundmeier, Sydney Engelhart and Erica Hitpas on the announcement of their intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level!  Logan will play softball for the Murray State University Racers, Sydney will play softball for the St. Ambrose University Fighting Bees, and Erica will play volleyball for...   Read More

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