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Distinguished Alumni Award

Since they’ve walked the halls of St. Joseph Academy, Maria High School, or Pacelli Catholic High School, our alumni have distinguished themselves in many exceptional ways. Their exemplary community involvement, devotion to Catholic/Christian principles, pattern of leadership and service, and personal/professional achievements make them eligible candidates for the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Nomination Criteria

  • Graduated from St. Joseph Academy, Maria High School, or Pacelli Catholic High School at least 10 years ago
  • Outstanding professional and/or volunteer achievements having brought honor and distinction to St. Joseph Academy, Maria High School, or Pacelli Catholic High School
  • Exemplifies a Catholic/Christian lifestyle
  • Successful in areas of leadership, service, and character in both private and public life
  • Honors, recognition, and reputation extending beyond the immediate environment in which he/she lives and works
Cynthia (Meshak) Calhoun-Kosiec ‘81
2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
James King '63 & Clifford King '72
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Richard Pavelski '67
2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Daniel Rashke '83
2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Fr. William Menzel '59
2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
James (Ness) Niespodziani '59
2017 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Suzanne (Kort) Koehl '78
2016 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
John '65 & Karen (Shannon) Clifford '65
2015 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Alan Cundari '71
2014 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Don Slusarski '61
2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Sr. Carlene Blavat,
SSJ-TOSF '54
2012 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Anne (Derezinski) Fluno '59
2011 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Ken Shibilski '59
2010 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Sandy (Lepak) Retzki '82
2009 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Maureen (Rybicke) Colin '66
2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Andy Altenburg '83
2007 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Ron Retzke '66
2006 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Joseph "Rusty" Mitch '76
2005 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Sr. Jeanne Conzemius,
SSJ-TOSF '59
2004 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Justice William Bablitch '59
2003 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Jim Cooper '64
2001 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Fred Copps '64
2000 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Wayne Kostroski '69
1999 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
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Distinguished Service Award

While they may not be alumni, we are blessed with many supporters of Pacelli Catholic Schools who have dedicated their lives to excellence in Catholic education and serving our schools in exceptional ways. The Distinguished Service Award is our way to honor and say thanks to those in our Catholic school community who have demonstrated that they were, and continue to be, an integral part of our schools.

2013 Distinguished Service Award Recipient

De La Salle Christian Brothers of the Midwest

2002 Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis