In memory of Raymond Van Beck PN 36
Ray Van Beck PN 36 was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, August 22nd. He was a strong supporter of Saint Thomas More and gave one of the largest gifts STM has ever received in 2008. We pray for Ray and his family at this time. Click the link above for more information.

Visit St. Josaphat's Oktoberfest!
On September 11th, St. Josaphat Parish School will host its fifth annual Oktoberfest fundraiser from 4:30 to 8:30 PM. The family-friendly event features polka music, food, German beer, raffles, and a silent auction. Click the link above to read more!

August issue of MORE Family News released!
The August issue of the MORE Family News has been released! Click the link above to check it out.

Order your 2011 yearbook today!
The 2011 yearbook is available for order! Click the link above for more information.

HOFer Zore DB 63 retires from Northwestern Mutual
Alumni Hall of Fame inductee and Chancellor Award recipient Ed Zore DB 63 has retired as CEO of Northwestern Mutual after 41 years with the company. In a JSOnline article, he spoke fondly of his time at Don Bosco. Click the link above to read more.

Salisbury TM 04 elected to Alverno Athletics Hall of Fame
Alexandra Salisbury TM 04 has been named a charter member of the Alverno College Athletics Hall of Fame. Click the link above to read more about this exciting honor. We're proud of you!

Distance Learning comes to STM!
STM is offering a small number of students the opportunity to be part of a pilot program involving online distance learning. These courses will be offered through the iQ Academy of Wisconsin. Click the link above to learn more.

U.S. History students attend Holocaust presentation
A group of U.S. History students at Saint Thomas More High School recently had the opportunity to hear from a Holocaust survivor at Alverno College. Click the link above to read more about this remarkable event.

Faith Can Cure Cancer in the Catholic Herald
A new club at STM has caught the attention of the Catholic Herald - click the link above to learn about Faith Can Cure Cancer.

STM grad breaks ground for new MU facility
On March 5, Steven Lynch TM 07 took part in Marquette University’s groundbreaking ceremony for its new Discovery Learning Engineering Complex. Click the link above to read about this momentous event.

Boys' Track & Field

Head Coach: Dan Steffes TM 03
Assistant Coaches: Brian Bieganski TM 01, Jenny Piorkowski, Kristine Stein, Brenton Roberts, Sara Vahl TM 00, Griffin Loehner STM 08
Season: Spring
Conference Champions: 1976, 1981
Regional Champions: 2003, 2004
State Champions: 1981

Coach's Message:

The goal of the STM Track & Field program is to field a competitive team and develop in our student-athletes an appreciation for the sport of Track & Field. Our coaching staff is excited to work with the team in 2010 to help them achieve their goals. The goals of our athletes range anywhere from achieving a personal best in their event to qualifying for the WIAA State Meet in June. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Head Coach Dan Steffes TM 03 at dsteffes@tmore.org.

Saint Thomas More Track Records

In 2010, Andrew Kuhr STM 13 broke the 21-year old freshman record in the pole vault with an impressive performance of 10'6". Stephanie Piparo STM 12 set a new school record in the pole vault at 9'0", breaking the mark that she held with two other athletes at 8'6".

With all the great athletes that STM has produced, there are some very impressive track records, some of which have stood for decades. Please click the links below to view the records for boys' track at STM:

Yards Records
Overall Boys' Records
Boys' Freshman Records
Boys' Relay Records

WIAA State Qualifiers

In 2001, the Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association (WISAA) merged with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), bringing both public and private schools together for the state tournament series for the first time. St. Thomas More is proud that we have sent at least one athlete each year, with the exception of 2002. Here are our previous WIAA State Qualifiers:

Year	Name	Event	Place
2001	Matt Engelhardt TM 02	High Jump
2003	Mallory Stiglitz TM 03	Shot Put	12th Place
2004	Mike Laabs TM 05	Triple Jump	3rd Place
	Ryan Sura TM 04	800m Run	13th Place
	Moises Gomez TM 04, Tyler Haug TM 04, Ryan Sura TM 04, Mike Laabs TM 05	4 x 400m Relay	16th Place
2005	Matt Krimmer TM 05	Long Jump	2nd Place
	Sarah Cawley TM 07	Triple Jump	8th Place
	Jordan Wentland TM 05	200m Dash	9th Place
	Nick Szczech TM 07	3200m Run	9th Place
	Matt Krimmer TM 05, Jordan Wentland TM 05, Roberto Flores TM 07, Kyle Szukalski TM 07	4 x 200m Relay	13th Place
	Carl Czajka TM 05	Pole Vault	14th Place
	Matt Krimmer TM 05, Jordan Wentland TM 05, Roberto Flores TM 07, Kyle Szukalski TM 07	4 x 100m Relay	15th Place
2006	Nick Szczech TM 07	1600m Run	3rd Place
	Roberto Flores TM 07	Triple Jump	7th Place
	Sarah Cawley TM 07	Triple Jump	13th Place
	Sarah Cawley TM 07	Long Jump	14th Place
	Nick Szczech TM 07	3200m Run	15th Place
	Roberto Flores TM 07	Long Jump
2007	Nick Szczech TM 07	1600m Run	1st Place
	Nick Szczech TM 07	3200m Run	1st Place
	Adam Loferski TM 07	400m Dash	12th Place
2008	Aaron Loferski STM 09	300m Intermediate Hurdles	7th Place
2009	Aaron Loferski STM 09	110m High Hurdles	2nd Place
	Aaron Loferski STM 09	300m Intermediate Hurdles	10th Place