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Announcing the 2012 Helias Hall of Fame presented for outstanding achievement and service to Helias Catholic High School.

     
Sister Jean Dietrich, SSND Paul Laux Monsignor Joseph A. Vogelweid
(posthumously)
  • Began her career at Helias in 1983 as Assistant Principal
  • Became principal of Helias when Denny Hughes was Chief Administrator
  • 29 consecutive years on Helias School Board
  • Oversees the day to day operations the school
  • Keeps everything at school running smoothly

“Sister Jean has spent most of her career here and has certainly become a symbol of the SSND influence at Helias. Her many contributions are often over looked because they are not public and behind the scenes.”

  • Volunteered every Monday morning at Helias as part of the “Dream Team”.
  • Athletic Booster member - over 35 years.
  • Volunteers at Helias Booster BBQ - over 30 years.
  • “Ran the clock” for Helias girls varsity basketball games - over 25 years.
  • Maintained the grounds and facilities at the Brothers House - over 20 years.
  • Twice named the Grand Marshall for homecoming parade.
  • Recipient of the Jim Rackers “Commitment to Excellence Award” in 2006.

“Paul has been a dedicated supporter and tireless volunteer at Helias Catholic High School for 52 years. Paul is a humble man, doing whatever is needed at Helias, and expects no recognition but to serve others.”

  • Instrumental in the founding of Helias Catholic High School
  • Monsignor played a role in the foundation of the Carmelite Monastery, St. Joseph's Home for the Aged, and the establishment of the city wide Veteran's Day Mass at St. Peter. 
  • Established special education classes at St. Peters in 1964 serving 15 students. The program was first called Saint Peter's Special Education Program. It was changed in 1984 when the building was renamed in honor of Monsignor Vogelweid.

“Monsignor Vogelweid opened St. Peter High School in the 1930’s and took a lead role in the opening of Helias.  He was a real friend to the students at St. Peter School. Monsignor Vogelweid would buy a candy bar for each student at St. Peter School on the March 19th, the feast of St. Joseph. At that time there were 800 students in the school .” 

     
Ron Dunn Darlene Muessig William (Bill) Wisch
(posthumously)
  • Covered Helias sporting activities as an athletic trainer 1983-2003.
  • Taught Sports Medicine part-time at Helias 1994-2003.
  • Taught Religion & Sports Medicine full-time at Helias 2003-present.
  • Started Student Trainer program in 2003.
  • Began Reading Rewards program in 2006.
  • Foundation Drive Chairman in 1988.

“Ron has a genuine concern for children. His service to Helias as an athletic trainer has been tremendous and enabled Helias to stay ahead of the game. He exemplifies the Christian lifestyle and earns the respect and admiration of the students with his sincerity and passion.”

  • Began working with Jim Rackers and the Helias Foundation in 1997 (the first official office of the foundation) until 2000.
  • Started working at Helias Catholic High School in 2000 as a bookkeeper and is now currently the Director of Finance.
  • Past Board member
  • Past secretary of the Helias Foundation

“Darlene is a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and daughter. She works, oftentimes, behind the scenes not getting a lot of attention and notoriety. Without Darlene’s service, Helias would not be the outstanding Catholic institution that
it is.”

  • Served on the Helias School board 1972-1978 while being president in 1977-1978.
  • Involved in the start of the Helias Foundation.
  • Chaired the building committee in 1978-79 when the Fine Arts wing was constructed.

“We are honored that our dad is being inducted into the Helias Hall of Fame.  Although Dad’s been gone for 22 years, it’s great to know that the Helias community remembers and recognizes his efforts.”

     
Donnie VanLoo Dan Thoenen Ron Wolken
  • Donnie donated hundreds of hours of labor and countless materials to Helias Catholic High School
  • Installed new lighting from top to bottom at Helias including the gymnasium and fieldhouse.
  • Very supportive of Helias athletics, specifically wrestling

“The one time in recent memory Donnie had to charge Helias for electrical work, he found grants to help pay for it.”

  • English teacher at Helias 1977-1980
  • Coached freshmen football, JV boys basketball & varsity track
  • Helias Booster Club member & former officer/president
  • Helias School Board member, officer/president
  • PA announcer at boys basketball games & ran scoreboard at home football games.
  • Donated to Helias through IBM matching grants program
  • Knights basketball coach

“Dan is a great guy and a wonderful representative of Helias. I know of no time when Dan has said no to anything he has been asked to do to help Helias High School.”

  • Founding member who was front and center in the early days of the Helias foundation.
  • Helias foundation board member
  • Donated countless hours and materials to Helias throughout the years of his ownership of Jefferson City Printing Co. including printing of the Helias foundation newsletter.

 

“Ron’s devotion to family, faith, and his business were all consuming, and Helias and the Foundation benefited from his dedication and work ethic.”

 
  Elmer and Mary Frank  
  • Have the distinction of graduating 13 children from Helias, which is the most in one family to do so.
  • Elmer belonged to the Helias Athletic Booster Club.
  • Donated many blocks to the construction of the original school and gymnasium.
  • Donated the flagpole in front of Helias.
  • Supporter of the Helias Foundation
  • Established the Elmer J. Frank scholarship fund in 2004.

“Even in the beginning years of building their business, it was important to Elmer and Mary to pass on their Catholic faith to their children. This was evidenced by sending all of their 13 children to Helias for a Catholic education. ”


A private Mass at Helias for all previous Hall of Fame inductees, the 2012 inductees and their immediate families will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Following Mass will be a reception, dinner and program open to the public in the Helias Commons beginning at 5:00 PM. Ticket prices will be announced soon. Reserved seating only.
The Winter 2011 Foundation Newsletter will also feature the 2012 Hall of Fame inductees.

Congratulations to all!

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