ROOTED IN FAITH, TRADITION, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE |
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A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL |
Dear Borgia Family,
We had the chance to celebrate our patron saint, St. Francis Borgia (1510-1572), on his feast day, October 10. During our all-school Mass that day, campus Chaplain, Fr. Donald Morris, shared with us details about his upbringing and life. St. Francis Borgia came from a very noble family, was married, and had eight children. After his wife's death, St. Francis Borgia joined the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, and eventually served as their third Superior General. St. Francis Borgia was integral in expanding missionaries in India and the Americas.
St. Francis Borgia is a great role model for humility. He gave up notoriety, money, and power to answer the call to serve the Lord. He sought to be an evangelist, working to move others' hearts to turn to Christ.

As alumni, it's important that we share with you where we're going and where we want to go, but it's just as important that we stop and think about our roots and rich history.
St. Francis Borgia, pray for us.
Pam (Ruether) Tholen '02
Principal
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Thank you to everyone who participated in #BorgiaGivingDay! We are excited to announce that we raised $187,559 for the day, thanks to the generosity of over 485 donors. (Up by almost 70 over last year.) We are humbled and grateful for this overwhelming support. Check out our video for a message from our students!
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Thank you to our 2023-2024 Community Partners |
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Click on any of the links below to learn more about each of our partners. |
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CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES |
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Did you know that by establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity, you can secure a fixed income for yourself, receive a partial tax deduction, and benefit St. Francis Borgia High School? Support our school and gain income for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity.
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BORGIA ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES
Join us on Thursday, November 16, to hear from
Libby (Sallaberry) McGowan from the SFBHS Class 2004
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If you have any questions about the speaker series, please contact Donna Grahl, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, at 314-803-7913 ext. 131 or donna.grahl@borgia.com. |
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. |
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Diana Kleinheider
October 3, 2022
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Jerome Struckhoff '73
October 3, 2023
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Joseph Tobben '76
October 3, 2023
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Keith Unnerstall '72
October 6, 2023
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In the last edition of the alumni newsletter, we reported the incorrect graduating classes for two of our recently deceased alums. Jan (Maune) Voss is from the Class of 1966, not 1968, and Karen (Maune) Schwoeppe is from the Class of 1968, not 1977. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. |
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LET'S CELEBRATE THESE ALUMS WHO GOT MARRIED RECENTLY! |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO KELLY (PIONTEK) '13 AND TREY SEGUI |
Kelly and Trey were married on Saturday, July 1, in Saint Louis, Missouri. May the years ahead be filled with love and joy! |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO GUS KLEEKAMP '17 AND ELIZABETH ORF |
Congratulations to Gus and Elizabeth, who were married in Saint Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, October 14. We wish you all the happiness in the world! |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MEG WUNDERLICH '12 AND DUSTIN HOWARD |
Meg (Wunderlich) '12 married Dustin Howard on Saturday, October 14, here in Washington, Missouri. Wishing you well as you embark on this next chapter of life. Cheers! |
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Olivia and Geoff Kennedy '09 welcomed a beautiful baby boy on May 24, 2023. He weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. Welcome, Graham! |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RECENT REUNION CLASSES |
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Class of 1963
Congratulations to the Class of 1963! This class celebrated 60 years since graduating from St. Francis Borgia High School at the Washington Knights of Columbus Hall on Saturday, October 7.
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Class of 1968
Cheers to 55 years! On Saturday, October 14, this class celebrated its 55th reunion with Mass in our chapel, followed by a tour, group picture, and dinner in our Wingbermuehle Activity Center. Congratulations to our Class of 1968!
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Class of 2013
The Class of 2013 celebrated ten years on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at The Draft Room. We bet you never would have guessed that ten years would go that fast, right? Congratulations, Class of 2013!
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If you have questions about how we can help you with your class reunion, please contact Donna Grahl at 636-239-7871 or donna.grahl@borgia.com.
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All Souls Day Mass November 2 |
On Thursday, November 30, the students, faculty, and staff at St. Francia Borgia High School will remember, in a special way, all the alums who have passed away over the past year.
Please join us for a special Mass at 10:30 a.m.
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Career Day - November 29, 2023 |
We are looking for alums to share their time and talents regarding their careers on the morning of Wednesday, November 29, 2023. This event is for all of our juniors and seniors to learn about careers of possible interest to them. We will be representing a variety of fields of interest, including business opportunities, entrepreneurial careers, engineering, medicine, IT, service, trades, and the military, etc. St. Francis Borgia graduates have been so successful and creative in their endeavors.
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Athletic and Activities Schedule |
Together, let’s always and, in all ways, celebrate the efforts of our students, players, coaches, and teachers as they strive to make Borgia #1 in class, style, sportsmanship, and competitiveness. Go, Knights!!
Click on the logo to see a comprehensive athletic and activities schedule.
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In thanksgiving for the sacrifices and contributions offered by those before us on our behalf, we at St. Francis Borgia High School offer our afternoon prayer for different members of our alumni each day. |
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If you have children who are graduates and still receive mail at your home, but no longer live there, please contact Donna Grahl, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, to update your child's address. She can be reached by phone at 636-239-7871 ext. 131 or via email at donna.grahl@borgia.com.
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Recently married? New baby or job?
Let us know what's going on in your life so we can share it with your classmates in this newsletter!
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St. Francis Borgia High School
1000 Borgia Drive
Washington, MO 63090
P: 636-239-7871
F: 636-239-1198
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