Light Their WayFebruary 7, 2013

The SCCS Graduate

Class of 2005

Jordan Bowen

Varsity Swimming, University of Connecticut

Big East Conference, Academic All- American

Varsity Swim Captain at UCONN

“SCCS helped me prepare for the next step in life by

providing me with the knowledge and skills to

succeed by having faith in myself and God.”

~Jordan Bowen

Class of 2011

Matthew Treacy

Vice President of SAHS Spanish Club

Student of the Month

Varsity Tennis

“St. Croix Catholic molds students into respectful,

well-mannered and morally confident leaders who are prepared to take on the

challenges of life.” ~Matt Treacy

Class of 2006

Laura Fioritto

Internship, Bosch Packaging Technology

Earned over 3.5 GPA & early graduation, while working nearly full-time

Business Administration, University of WI - Stout

“SCCS provided me with a strong foundation,

influenced my morals and ethics, and instilled in me self-motivation, a strong

work ethic, and leadership skills.” ~Laura Fioritto

Class of 2008

Hannah Smith

Hill-Murray Graduating Class of 2012, Salutatorian

President of Hill-Murray's Amnesty International Program

Creighton University, Freshman Scholar Award

“St. Croix Catholic School gave me a strong foundation both

academically and spiritually to succeed in school and to stand up for what I know is

right.” ~Hannah Smith

Class of 2012

Matthew Crea

Eagle Award 9th Grade-Spanish II

High Honor Roll

National Junior Honor Society-9th Grade

“SCCS prepared me for high school by setting high

academic standards. My 9th grade geography

teacher told me I went ‘above and beyond’ on a project that I considered ‘normal’ work at St. Croix

Catholic.” ~Matthew Crea

Class of 2007

Anna Romportl

UWRF Concert Choir and Lumina Cantorum

Volunteer for St. Bridget's Faith Formation

UWRF Catholic Newman Club, Secretary

“SCCS established a strong foundation of the Church's teachings and a love for the Mass, which I eagerly share

with my peers and the youth that

I teach at Faith Formation.” ~Anna Romportl

Class of 2008

Zachary Krenz

University of MN-Carlson School of Management

CaptainStillwater High School Varsity Football & Baseball

Academic All-State & All-State Football Game

“St. Croix Catholic provided me with a strong and

meaningful base for both my spiritual journey and for my education in high school

and college.” ~Zachary Krenz

Class of 2012

Molly Frisch

American Legion Award

Knights of Columbus Essay Winner

National Junior Honor Society

“St. Croix Catholic School has given me confidence in my faith and in myself, and a strong set of values that

will help me handle anything that life throws

my way.” ~Molly Frisch

Class of 2010

Maggie Ogren

National Leadership & Development

Program

SAHS Academic Letter and High Honor Roll

Volleyball, 5th-10th

Basketball, 5th – present (11th)

“St. Croix Catholic has prepared me for future

years by giving me knowledge and a solid

foundation so that I can live my life as an image of God, as well as being a strong,

independent person.” ~Maggie Ogren

Class of 2009

Aaron Romportl

Stillwater Pony Baseball Captain

World Youth Day Pilgrimage, Madrid, Spain 2011

Vagabonds and Concert Choir

“Through Catholic values, SCCS helped me to develop leadership skills, which I’ve used through sports, music,

and school.”

~Aaron Romportl

Class of 2008

Rachel Landsem

National Merit

Scholar

Graduated with Honors from SAHS

Marquette University Honors Program

“St. Croix Catholic's education programs helped me establish a standard of excellence and hard work

that I've kept up to this day.”

~Rachel Landsem

Class of 2006

Willie Rossini Faust

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hill-Murray High School

3 years of varsity baseball & hockey

Attending USMA at West Point and Playing D1 hockey

Dean's List Fall Semester & 2-time Atlantic Hockey "Rookie of the Week”

“The course-work, discipline and high

expectations of SCCS prepared me well for high school and have definitely

contributed to my achievements.” ~Willie Rossini

Faust

Class of 2006

Sarah Burt

Dean's List, University of Notre Dame

Advanced Placement Scholar

Yale Book Award

“St. Croix Catholic provided me with a solid foundation

for my education, both academically and

spiritually, which has continued to benefit me throughout the years.” ~Sarah Burt

Class of 2007

Hannah Bowen

Varsity Swimming, University of Notre Dame

National Honor SocietyStillwater Area High School

Minnesota Athlete of the Year in 2009 & 2010, Stillwater Area High School

“The learning environment that I experienced at St.

Croix Catholic School was encouraging, supportive

and accommodating to the specific areas that I

struggled with, which shaped me into the

confident and well-rounded student

that I am today.”

~Hannah Bowen

Class of 2012

Sarah Ogren

National Junior Honor Society

National Dance Competition Award

High Honor Roll

“Being at St. Croix Catholic helped me in my years to

come because it has taught me to become a good

leader, how to become a better student and

prepared me for my years of high school, and gave me strong Christian values.” ~Sarah Ogren

Class of 2003

Tom Fioritto

Business degree, St. Norbert College

Studied Abroad in Florence, Italy

Outside Sales Rep for large industrial distributor

“SCCS instilled great organizational skills, which are needed for success in high school, college, and

career.” ~Tom Fioritto

Class of 2007

Saydie Long

College of St. Scholastica: Awarded Benedictine Scholarship

Varsity Hockey Letter Winner

Chosen as a Peer Listener

Silver Service Award

Hill-Murray High School: Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Dean's List

Mentor 1st year Students

“My time spent at SCCS formed my love of learning

and encouraged me to develop not only as an

individual, but as a positive member of my community.”

~Saydie Long

Class of 2011

Brian Treacy

4.0 GPA

Tutor for children at East Metro Women's Center

Varsity Tennis

“SCCS truly prepared me academically and socially

for success in high school.”

~Brian Treacy

Class of 2007

Meghan Talbot

Research Assistant, University of St. Thomas

Dean's List, University of St. Thomas

Swimmer (14 years) SCSC, Stillwater High School, University of St. Thomas

“St. Croix Catholic School allowed me to develop a

sense of self reflection at an early age that allowed me to subjectively analyze my everyday actions and to grow as an individual.”

~Meghan Talbot

Class of 2000

Emily Stevens

Advocate for life

House Manager of Peace House

Social Worker

“My education at St. Croix Catholic served as a

foundation of spirituality, character, and intellect

from which I have continued to build into my adult life. I am grateful for

those whose sacrifices made this education

possible.”

~Emily Stevens