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Julie (Loepker) Bassler ’84 Featured on NBC’s TODAY

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Julie (Loepker) Bassler ’84, a NASA engineer, was one of TODAY’S International Women’s Day guests on March 8. On that same day, she was featured in an internet article titled “Illinois Native Uses Experience On Farm To Build Deep Space Rocket,” which was published on the Space Daily website. The...   Read More

Knights Donate to Fisher House Foundation

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Director of Fisher House Foundation Ms. Vanniecia Brown (center) is pictured accepting a $928 donation from boys soccer team representatives (from left) Max Harad, Coach James Arnold, Josh Schmitt, and Justin Fritch.  Funds were raised from the Military Appreciation Night the team hosted in September.  Fisher House Foundation is best...   Read More

Knights Enjoy Crazy Bowling

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Members of the freshman class enjoyed a crazy bowling event, which they earned after winning the Bucks for Bowling Charity Challenge held during Catholic Schools Week for the benefit of RaeAnne Toennies.

Therapy Dog Joins Mater Dei Family

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(from left) Morgan Spears, Sally Albers, Macie Beer, and Emma Gebke are pictured with Coco, Mater Dei’s prospective therapy dog.  A female full-bred Labrador retriever, Coco spends her days at Mater Dei developing basic skills such as focus, tolerance, patience, obedience, and manners, which are required aspects of her rigorous...   Read More

Knights Surpass 2019 Calendar Drive Quota

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We offer our sincere gratitude to all members of the Mater Dei community for their dedication to the success of the 2019 calendar drive! We are pleased to announce that just over 4,500 calendars have been sold! Whether you sold a calendar or purchased a calendar, you made a difference...   Read More

Knights Earn 3rd Place at Academic Challenge Regional

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On February 7, our ACES team (formerly Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) earned third place at the regional ACES academic challenge competition.  Under the guidance of moderator Mr. Scott Timmermann, students tested their knowledge in two of the following academic disciplines: biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics,...   Read More

Indoor Percussion Achieves Success

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Performing this year’s show, “Every Single Moment,” under the direction of band director Mr. Blake Korte, the Mater Dei Indoor Percussion earned second place at both the Central States Percussion Association (CSPA) competition held at Hazelwood Central High School and the Winter Guard International (WGI) St. Louis Regional competition held...   Read More

Geometry Classes Build Toothpick Bridges

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(from left) Jack Lampe, Miles Guillot (standing), and Rhett Timmermann are pictured starting their group’s toothpick bridge in Mrs. Deb Foote’s geometry class.  Having researched various types of bridge structures, the students are now building their group’s selected bridge using toothpicks and glue.  Mrs. Foote will then hold a contest...   Read More

Disciples of the Week: February 2019

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Students of the Week: February 2019

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Reagan Rickhoff Congratulations to Reagan Rickhoff, our Student of the Week for the week of February 4!  In his nomination, social studies teacher Mr. Gary Pollmann stated, “Reagan has a great deal of pride, focus, and integrity. She puts forth her best effort with all assignments, tests, and participation in...   Read More

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