In 1946, together they shared the joy of eighth grade graduation. On June 1, 1950 most went on to graduate from St. Anthony of Padua High School, and this summer several classmates reunited to celebrate 60 years since that glorious day of graduation which occurred only weeks before the Korean War began.
This year's two-day reunion began with graduates attending a Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Retired Father Ben Meyer, a fellow class graduate, led the Mass celebration remembering graduates and spouses no longer with the group. Guests then gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn for brunch and picture taking. Later in the day graduates were treated to a fish fry by Head Chef Clarence Willenborg at the Knights of Columbus outside pavilion. The next day attendees assembled at the summer retreat of Anne and Frank Kabbes on Lake Sara for a catered lunch and an afternoon boat ride.
This one may be short but sweet
When I got home on Sunday I was beat
Fished 15 hours mostly in the blazing sun
Stayed up all during the nights to have some fun
For our classic we went to Kentucky to compete
Now that it is over our season is complete
Ninety-one tennis teams represented Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio converged in Indianapolis to play in the USTA Junior Team Tennis Midwest Championships August 6-8. Three teams representing Southern Illinois were from Teutopolis! The 18 and under Teutopolis Team, who won the Southern Illinois JTT Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, were Renee Breer, Michelle Esker, Michelle Probst, Joey Flach, Jordan Haskenherm, Willie Jansen, and David Mersman. The 18 and under team placed 7th overall and competed against teams from Bloomfield, Michigan, Columbus, Ohio, South Bend, Indiana, Homewood, Illinois, and Orland Park, Illinois.
The 14 and under team finished second in the Southern Illinois Qualifier, yet still qualified as a wildcard team. They placed 9th overall and competed against teams from Allegan, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, LaFayette, Indiana, and Bloomington, Illinois. Players for the Teutopolis 14 and under team were Ashley Hemmen, Taylor Deters, Holley Wright, Elena Breer, Kyle Brumleve, Nick Pals, Mitch Meinhart, Tommy Flach, and Karson Pruemer.
In 1946, together they shared the joy of eighth grade graduation. On June 1, 1950 most went on to graduate from St. Anthony of Padua High School, and this summer several classmates reunited to celebrate 60 years since that glorious day of graduation which occurred only weeks before the Korean War began.
This year's two-day reunion began with graduates attending a Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Retired Father Ben Meyer, a fellow class graduate, led the Mass celebration remembering graduates and spouses no longer with the group. Guests then gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn for brunch and picture taking. Later in the day graduates were treated to a fish fry by Head Chef Clarence Willenborg at the Knights of Columbus outside pavilion. The next day attendees assembled at the summer retreat of Anne and Frank Kabbes on Lake Sara for a catered lunch and an afternoon boat ride.
