The MH-MA Board of Directors, Administration, Faculty, Staff and friends celebrated the dedication of the Penning Science Wing on Friday evening, November 14, in the Father Edwin Watson Administration Building. Sharon Pruett, principal, welcomed donors and friends to the ceremony of blessing. Those gathered were led in song and prayer by Abbot Barnabas Senecal, O.S.B. ’55.  In his remarks, major donor, Scott Penning ’88, stressed that he felt in giving back 

to his alma mater it would    also be good for the Atchison community, The contractor for the renovation, Michael Hundley, was praised for his work and volunteer hours he dedicated to the science wing. Mick Hundley ’02, development director, thanked all contributors of the $500,000 project. A donor wall was unveiled honoring all those supporting the renovation. MH-MA students will benefit greatly by their generosity.

The holiday season at MH-MA commenced with the annual Lights of Love. On Sunday evening, December 7, a Eucharistic Celebration was held in the MH-MA chapel. This beautiful tribute to loved ones began with a procession of the ACES and MH-MA banners. Also presented in the procession was the scroll listing those who were remembered in prayer and honored with a star on the memorial tree. A welcome by Principal Sharon Pruett preceded the Liturgy. Abbot Barnabas Senecal and Fr. Marion Charboneau concelebrated the Eucharist. A reception followed which was hosted by the Parents Club and the National Honor Society.

Picture: The Lutz Family participating in the Liturgy included from left front row; Aubrey,Tony, Greg ’75, and Michael. Back; Amy and Marci.

Captain Carol (Bird Colonel) Goodin ’74 retired this fall after 22 years of service with the United States Public Health Service. Carol plans to stay in Sacramento, California.

Diane (Boos) Pepper ’76 has spent 4 years working on a book The History of Platte County, Missouri, A Proud Legacy. It recently received the 2008 Governor’s Humanities Book Award. This honor recognizes the accomplishments of people who have made an exceptional contribution to the understanding of Missouri, its people and its stories. The award was presented at a ceremony and “High Tea” held at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City on October 22, 2008.

Roxanne (Begley) Bolinger  ’77 was recently nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year for the second time by her peers at Madison Place Elementary in the Olathe, KS School District.  Roxanne has taught for 24 years.

Barbara (Jaegle) Tucker ’86 is currently in her third year of teaching 6th and 7th grades at Alpine Christian School. She is attending Capella University and has an expected graduation date of August 2009 and is working toward a PhD in Psychology.

Muhammad Lutfi ’88 was selected as a 2008 Young Global Leader. He joins 245 leading executives, public figures, and intellectuals – all age 40 or younger, chosen from around the world. This award recognizes the top young, global leaders for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. Muhammad currently serves as the head of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board.

Mark Begley ’89 works as a financial consultant with AXA Advisors, LLC in Atchison. He qualified to be in AXA’s Sterling Group at the end of September.

Scott Urban ’92 married Jacque Hager on June 21, 2008 at St. Joseph Church and they reside in Atchison, KS.

Shannon (Simon) Bartley ’94 received her BSN from Missouri Western University. She currently works in a Surgery Center in Knoxville, TN.

Chad Simon ’96 is in the United States Marine Corp and is stationed in Iraq.

Bridget (Christian) Peoples ‘96 and husband Brant welcomed new baby Aiden Robert Peoples on November 12, 2008.  He is the first great grandchild of P. J. and Ramona Cummings.

Will Norem ’00 is an Executive Chef of Leawood South Country Club in Leawood, KS. Will and his wife, Leanne Miller, live in Overland Park, KS.

Charles Joseph Osborne ’01 was accepted into Kansas University School of Law this fall. Congratulations!

M. P. “Hank” Henry ‘03 and wife Kasi are happy to announce the birth of their baby boy, Jack Taylor Henry. He was born November 13, 2008 and weighed 5lbs. Hank works for Lockton Companies in Kansas City, Missouri.

Richard McGrath ’48 of Rio Verde, AZ died on February 12, 2007. He was the husband of Lillian (Rome) McGrath, ’49.

Leonard A. Lierz ’44 Wetmore, KS resident, passed away July 8, 2007.

Raymond Lynch,’46 of Lawrence, KS died January 6, 2008. He is survived by 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He owned a grocery store in Everest, KS for 40 years.

Ann (McBride) Harrison ’50 passed away on May 15, 2008.  Her husband of 52 years, Frank Harrison, died on May 17, 2008. They are survived by eight children and their families. She is also survived by two sisters: Mary Margaret (McBride) Kucera ’48 and Frances (McBride) Heydman, ’53.

Harriet Clark resident of Atchison died November 2, 2008.  She served as the operator of the Roost at Maur Hill during the 1970’s.

Mary Ann (Buckingham) Deines ’57 of Tome, NM passed away November 4, 2008.

Franz Dorsey Berlin ’57 of Severna Park, MD died November 8, 2008. Franz had a keen interest in science, technology and space exploration. He worked as a mission planner and controller with the space program and as a contractor at NASA Goddard Flight Center on the Hubble Space Telescope, the Space Shuttle and Space Lab projects.

Kathryn Patricia “Pat” Minnis Atchison resident, died November 10, 2008. She is survived by children Dee ’61, Michael ’64, Donald ’65, Jane Ann Biffinger ’67, Judy Proffitt ’70, and Joyce Nolan ’71. She is remembered as saying that 19 was her lucky number having been born November 19, 1919. She had 19 loving grandchildren.

Pat Moriarty of Atchison, KS died November 18, 2008.  He is survived by 5 children including Michael ’85 and Daniel ’86 and 10 grandchildren including Nicholas Moore ’98 and Timothy Moore ’00. Mr. Moriarty owned and operated Pat Moriarty and Associates for 45 years. Pat started and coached the Atchison Swim Club.

Mary McNerny  Lykins ’35 of Atchison, KS passed away December 7, 2008. Mary is survived by a daughter, Barbara Lykins ’62, sons, Daniel ’64, Tom ’74, Tim ’77, son-in-law, Dolan McKelvy ’67, 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mary was also preceded in death by her daughters Mary Pat McKelvy ‘67 and Janey ’73 and son, Jim ’72. After her children were grown, she worked with her husband, Bob, at the Lykins Grocery Store in Atchison.  She was a devoted worker for the Democratic party and  also volunteered as a lifetime member of the Mount Saint Scholastica Academy Alumni Association; was a board member and also served as Secretary and President.