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In God’s eyes, we are all created equal. Sadly, our society is not as accommodating. The talents that each child is given and the circumstances that each child is born into dictates one’s starting position in life and the advantages available on life’s journey.

My connection to St. Thomas More began in 2012 when I became an assistant basketball coach under John Hoch. He had been my coach at Shorewood High School, and after bumping heads initially, we developed a great relationship during my senior year. As I got older, I developed a different perspective on Coach Hoch; he was a tough coach, but I knew he had my best interests at heart, and I appreciated that.

On Tuesday, November 28, St. Thomas More High School will join nonprofits across the world participating in GivingTuesday, the global day of giving and generosity. After the tremendous support for our 2021 and 2022 GivingTuesday campaigns, St. Thomas More will again offer donors the opportunity to directly fund items and equipment requested by our educators.

St. Thomas More means many things to us. It means meeting lifelong friends and even where we met each other (shoutout to high school sweethearts who are still married after 23 years and counting). It means legacy and having three generations of family attending, from grandparents, parents, siblings, and countless cousins.

There is something special about the STM experience. It’s not necessarily easy to define or put into words, but as sure as the sun rises over Lake Michigan, there is something special about those final years of childhood at 2601 East Morgan Avenue.

By Katlyn Putney (STM '10)

A member of the first four-year class of Thomas More, John Jaeger III (TM ’76) has returned to the halls of STM in a variety of roles, including alumni parent, board and committee member, donor, and most recently, strategic plan domain contributor.

President John Hoch and Director of Development & Alumni Dan Steffes talk about the new additions to the east wall of St. Thomas More.

In honor of Sweetest Day, we got to chat with some of the couples of STM, and they shared their love stories and connections to the school.

Join us on Saturday, November 18, for our annual Holiday Craft Fair! Stop by from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to shop at nearly one hundred unique booths and purchase holiday decorations, handmade gifts, art, wearables, home décor, and more.

Meet Aubin Muszytowski, a member of the St. Thomas More class of 2014. By night, he currently works as a musician for the all-original rock band Benjamin Trick, and by day, he works as an advanced EMT for Bell Ambulance.

Since 1987, Linda Janick has been a steadying presence in the main office at St. Thomas More High School. She has worked with eight different principals and eight different presidents during her career at STM and has worked with hundreds of teachers and thousands of students. She is retiring from STM this Friday, and we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for her 36 years of service to our school community.

Meet Gary Pachucki, a member of the Thomas More class of 73 and founder and president of IBT Group. IBT Group is a full-service real estate development and asset management firm that strategically manages various projects nationwide.

By Rob Verhein (TM '04)

A typical magazine profile begins with the subject being interviewed over dinner, so here’s Malika Taalbi (TM ’05) at Pürstner restaurant in the heart of Vienna, Austria’s historic Innere Stadt. There is an absurdly large portion of Wiener schnitzel, nearly as wide as the plate, on the table in front of her, and a Pilsner-style beer in a glass practically as tall as the spire on the Stephansdom cathedral that towers over the city a couple of streets north of here.

Meet Bianey Calixto-Dominguez; she is a member of the STM class of 2021, a Marquette student, and an IT analyst for Augustine Prep. As an IT professional, Bianey keeps the school's technology running and ensures students and teachers are prepared.

Meet Holly Feldman, she's a member of the Thomas More Class of 1995 and she currently works as an associate managing director of Northern Sky theater in Door County. Holly handles the administrative side of the theater to help bring shows to life!

The year was 1981, with legendary coach Jim Haluska leading the Thomas More varsity football team to the state championships. The team trained hard for that game and would go on to bring the title home that day. Today many of the team members are still close friends and look back on that time in their lives with pride. They share wisdom and advice for this year's STM football team.

Meet Allen Halas, a member of the STM Class of 2009. He works as a digital strategist and music writer for Shepherd Express and his podcast Breaking and Entering.

St. Thomas More High School is pleased to announce that Katlyn Putney (STM ’10) will assume the role of athletic director on September 1, 2023. Putney currently serves St. Thomas More as assistant athletic director while also working as the school’s marketing and volunteer coordinator. 

Anthony Mlachnik is a proud member of the Thomas More Class of 2002, a former D1 athlete, and an advisor at North Rock Partners. In addition to his advising career, Anthony also co-founded a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people by encouraging them to stay active through sports.

Chrissy Lang is a proud member of the Thomas More Class of 2005. She currently works as a dental hygienist and serves a board member for A Gift of Adoption Wisconsin.

Bobby Wroblewski is a member of the Thomas More Class of 1978 and a former radio professional. Wroblewski has never taken no for an answer, so when the door closed on him playing basketball at TM, he opened another door that led him to work for the Brewers and eventually landed him his first job in radio at 102.1 WLUM.

Over the past year, our dedicated staff and community members have worked to create a strategic plan to guide the next five years. Today, President John Hoch (TM '87) would like to announce the launch of MORE Excellence: the STM Strategic Plan.

Jacob Bach is a proud member of the St. Thomas More Class of 2010 and currently works as an assistant coach at Adventure Rock. Bach never thought he would be working as a rock-climbing coach. Previously, he worked as a professional actor until his career took an unexpected turn.

Starting with the 2023-24 school year, St. Thomas More High School will partner with Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota to allow students to earn college credit in their high school courses.

Jaime Maliszewski is a proud member of the Thomas More Class of 1982, and he currently works as the President and CEO of Reliable Plating Works and Elite Finishing. He shares some of his favorite TM memories, including when TM won the 1982 State Championship in football.

Yazmin Rodriguez is a proud member of the STM Class of 2019. She currently attends Wisconsin Lutheran College, and in addition to being a full-time student, she also works in the development office, where she builds relationships with donors to support her college.

“If I didn’t have my faith, I would have been helpless, useless. But I knew God wanted me to continue on and help folks.”

Meet Dave Reese, the founder and head brewmaster of Fly Llama Brewing in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is also a proud member of the Thomas More Class of 1997. Reese remembers his time as a student at TM and how it impacts him in his career today!

"I love how sailing gives us the opportunity to spend time with each other without the many distractions of life."

Meet Chris Duffey, a member of the Thomas More Class of 1992. His background is in advertising, and he works as Strategic Development Manager at Adobe. He believes his time at TM gave him a sense of community and provided a place to express himself.

Dr. Tim Radke is a Member of the Thomas More class of 1973. He is a retired interventional radiologist. Today he spends his time traveling the world with the Explorers Club, where he gets to pilot underwater submersibles and go on scientific expeditions.

Deacon Stan Lowe is a proud member of the Thomas More class of 1977! He works as a Pastoral Coordinator for St. Matthias Parish, where he works to serve his community every day. He remembers his experience as a student at Thomas More fondly and feels blessed to have received a Catholic education.

When we think of graduates who fit the description of “woman for all seasons,” people like Gabby Hamilton (STM ’14) come to mind.

Dr. Kurt Weber is a proud member of the Thomas More class of 1981! He remembers his time winning the state championship in baseball his senior. Those lessons he learned on the baseball field and in the hallways of TM influence him to this day!

Sara Magno takes the STM promise of developing Men and Women for All Seasons seriously in her life after high school.

St. Thomas More High School math teacher Paige Sheehan has been nominated for Marquette University's Superstar Educator Award. This award recognizes outstanding teachers working in the STEM field throughout the Greater Milwaukee area.

“I am so fortunate to have this life. Do what makes you happy.”

Tuy Tran, AKA Crumbles, is a member of the Thomas More Class of 2004. He works as a break dancer and competes all around the nation in dance competitions. His dancing has opened up many opportunities for him, including getting to dance for the Bucks!