Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11 and her husband, Joseph Rolfson was overjoyed to welcome their little boy, Bennett James Rolfson, on
Bill Swope’83
Bill Swope (1983) was promoted to Survey/Geospatial Technical Leader for Halff Associates, Inc., of Richardson, Texas in June 2023. Bill
Patrick Dodd ’93
Patrick’s passion for performing was ignited thanks to his mother’s unwavering support. Encouraged by her, he reluctantly auditioned for his
Mike & Karen Murphy
Mike grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska, and is an alumnus of Grand Island Central Catholic High School. Karen is
Nancy Childs ’69
“I began kindergarten at Holy Family (now Cathedral of the Risen Christ) in the fall of 1956. At the time
Msgr. John Perkinton ’75
This award is presented in appreciation of Msgr. John Perkinton ’75, whose exemplary service in Catholic education and leadership in
Paul Wurtz ’15
Paul Wurtz ’15 started as an internal medicine resident at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in
Jared Sasse ’16
Jared Sasse ’16 has accepted a new role as the Leasing and Marketing Manager at Trinitas Ventures. He’ll be overseeing
Erin Ott ’19
Erin Ott ’19 graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis,
Jenna Peck ’19
Jenna Peck ’19 graduation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. She has
Caitlin Wojtasek ’09
Caitlin Wojtasek ’09 is now the Operations Coordinator at Golden Eagle Creative (where her husband John ’08 is the owner),
Jude Steffen ’19
Jude Steffen ’19 graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, completed his internship at Kawasaki
Paige (Beiermann) ’09
Paige (Beiermann) ’09 and Adam Liess welcomed twin boys, Elijah Joseph and Zachary Michael, in October 2022.
Alumni priests on the move
Rev. Matthew Schilmoeller ’14 is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Lincoln, teacher at Pius X
Katie (Reinsch) ’99 and Britt ’00 Hayes
Katie (Reinsch) ’99 and Britt ’00 Hayes, welcomed Harold (Harry) John Paul Hayes, on December 29, 2022. He joins siblings
Aaron ’13 and Shelby (Chapelle) ’13 Lafler
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Aaron is a Park Laborer for Lincoln Parks and
Alex Hain ’11 and Sarah (Tasler) Hain ’11
Alex Hain ’11 and Sarah (Tasler) Hain ’11 welcomed Bennett Russell Hain to the world on January 5th, 2023. He
PODCAST: Cutting the rope in preparation of Easter
Tanner Lockhorn ’12 spoke at our final Lenten prayer service, encouraging students to let go of past wrongs, and know
Fr. Liam O’Shea-Creal ’13
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Fr. Liam O’Shea-Creal, Parochial Vicar at St. Michael’s Catholic
Laura (Foley) Golden ’10
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m a stay at home mom to our 3
Matt Novotny ’03
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m currently a letter carrier employed at USPS. I’ve
B.J. Radke ’97
Benjamin Jerome “B.J.” “Rad attack” “radsnakes” Radke from the class of 1997 is retiring as a Command Sergeant Major from
Thad Aerts ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m the managing partner at Boiler Brewing Company in
Mat Bickley ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I am the Sr. Director of Warranty Operations at
Todd McCown ’93
Current title and workplace: I am Vice President of Sales for Buckle, Inc. I’ve been with Buckle since I was
Patrick Dodd ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I run my own residential real estate business, OMD!
Grace Driewer ’20
Grace Driewer ’20 plays rugby for Notre Dame and was recently named Division 1 National Collegiate All American. She’s a
Kelly (Bringman) ’83 Baumgartner
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Currently I am a Special Education Resource teacher at
Emily (Dawson) ’12 Beans
Emily (Dawson) ’12 Beans started a new career in member experience at the Arbor Day Foundation.
Tarin Giesselmann ’14
Tarin Giesselmann (Van Slyke) ’14 has started a new position as an Account Manager at Aureus Medical Group. “In my
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11 and her husband, Joseph Rolfson was overjoyed to welcome their little boy, Bennett James Rolfson, on
Bill Swope’83
Bill Swope (1983) was promoted to Survey/Geospatial Technical Leader for Halff Associates, Inc., of Richardson, Texas in June 2023. Bill
Paul Wurtz ’15
Paul Wurtz ’15 started as an internal medicine resident at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in
Jared Sasse ’16
Jared Sasse ’16 has accepted a new role as the Leasing and Marketing Manager at Trinitas Ventures. He’ll be overseeing
Erin Ott ’19
Erin Ott ’19 graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis,
Jenna Peck ’19
Jenna Peck ’19 graduation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. She has
Caitlin Wojtasek ’09
Caitlin Wojtasek ’09 is now the Operations Coordinator at Golden Eagle Creative (where her husband John ’08 is the owner),
Jude Steffen ’19
Jude Steffen ’19 graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, completed his internship at Kawasaki
Paige (Beiermann) ’09
Paige (Beiermann) ’09 and Adam Liess welcomed twin boys, Elijah Joseph and Zachary Michael, in October 2022.
Alumni priests on the move
Rev. Matthew Schilmoeller ’14 is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Lincoln, teacher at Pius X
Katie (Reinsch) ’99 and Britt ’00 Hayes
Katie (Reinsch) ’99 and Britt ’00 Hayes, welcomed Harold (Harry) John Paul Hayes, on December 29, 2022. He joins siblings
Aaron ’13 and Shelby (Chapelle) ’13 Lafler
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Aaron is a Park Laborer for Lincoln Parks and
Alex Hain ’11 and Sarah (Tasler) Hain ’11
Alex Hain ’11 and Sarah (Tasler) Hain ’11 welcomed Bennett Russell Hain to the world on January 5th, 2023. He
Fr. Liam O’Shea-Creal ’13
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Fr. Liam O’Shea-Creal, Parochial Vicar at St. Michael’s Catholic
Laura (Foley) Golden ’10
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m a stay at home mom to our 3
Matt Novotny ’03
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m currently a letter carrier employed at USPS. I’ve
B.J. Radke ’97
Benjamin Jerome “B.J.” “Rad attack” “radsnakes” Radke from the class of 1997 is retiring as a Command Sergeant Major from
Thad Aerts ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m the managing partner at Boiler Brewing Company in
Mat Bickley ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I am the Sr. Director of Warranty Operations at
Todd McCown ’93
Current title and workplace: I am Vice President of Sales for Buckle, Inc. I’ve been with Buckle since I was
Patrick Dodd ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I run my own residential real estate business, OMD!
Grace Driewer ’20
Grace Driewer ’20 plays rugby for Notre Dame and was recently named Division 1 National Collegiate All American. She’s a
Kelly (Bringman) ’83 Baumgartner
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Currently I am a Special Education Resource teacher at
Emily (Dawson) ’12 Beans
Emily (Dawson) ’12 Beans started a new career in member experience at the Arbor Day Foundation.
Tarin Giesselmann ’14
Tarin Giesselmann (Van Slyke) ’14 has started a new position as an Account Manager at Aureus Medical Group. “In my
Madyson Pick ’14
Madyson Pick ’14 has a new position as Manager of Contracts at Collins Aerospace. “I write, negotiate, and manage all
Connor VerMaas ’13
Connor VerMaas ’13 has started a new position as Senior Accountant at Ameritas.
Tim Kipper ’03
Tim Kipper ’03 is now the Director of Equipment Sales at BigIron Auctions, where he has worked the past seven
Alumni join students for Lion Dance performance
We were blessed to have several alumni (along with current students) with us today for a special performance after our
Miranda (Rasmussen) Soulliere ’06
Miranda (Rasmussen) ’06 Soulliere has joined the board for the Friendship Home of Lincoln. She works as a VP UNL