On April 19, Mai Khuc travelled to the University of Illinois to compete in both mathematics and physics at the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Academic Challenge State Finals. We congratulate her for earning second place in physics with an astounding score of 29/35! Mai advanced to State... Read More
Congratulations to secretaries Ms. Mary Miesner and Mrs. Debbie Benhoff, our Disciples of the Week for the week of April 16! In his nomination, Mr. Tom Hustedde stated, “I am honored to recognize Ms. Miesner and Mrs. Benhoff, two special people who keep the heart of Mater Dei beating effectively... Read More
Congratulations to Mason McElhose, our Student of the Week for the week of April 16! In his nomination, science teacher Mr. Dwight Thomas stated, “Mason is quiet, respectful, and well-liked by both his teachers and his peers. He excels in both my Statistics and Chemistry II courses, as he is... Read More
Senior Scholar Knight Ben Logullo officially concluded his high school scholastic bowl career April 14-15, when he was honored at the Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coach’s Association (IHSSBCA) banquet and competed in the NAQT 2018 Individual Player National Championship Tournament. Ben first travelled to Bloomington, where he was honored... Read More
We are proud to announce that Judy Kampwerth, Doug Kuhl, the late 1st Lieutenant Dennis Peek, and John Wieter will be inducted into the Mater Dei Hall of Honor May 3. Established in 1997, the Hall of Honor recognizes alumni and friends of Mater Dei who have lived their lives... Read More
Under the direction of Mrs. Cheryl Timmermann, Clinton County 4-H Coordinator for University of Illinois Extension, Mater Dei students Reagan Abert, Sam AuBuchon, Abby Brandenburger, Carly Etter, Justin Fritch, Will Schleper, and Mattie Sullivan provided the Honey Bee Challenge program to students enrolled in Albers Elementary School, All Saints Academy,... Read More
Members of Student Ambassadors wrote personalized cards to current members of our incoming freshman class, the Class of 2022, to welcome them to the Mater Dei family!
During the recent Junior Knights Science Night, Science Club members provided “lessons” on creating homemade ice cream in a bag, slime, oobleck, and water and oil lava lamps. We thank Science Club moderator Mrs. Michelle Thomas and members of the Science Club for providing an event that was both educational... Read More
Dresses and tuxes have been purchased and tickets are on sale for Prom 2018 – Fire and Ice, scheduled for Saturday, April 28. The evening will begin with Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner, the dance, and the late-night festivities. The senior promenade and coronation will be held at... Read More
Congratulations to Theology and Building Trades teacher Mr. Tom Hustedde, our Disciple of the Week for the week of April 9! In her nomination, Ms. Colleen McDermott stated, “Tom is very personable and is in tune with the students he has in both his Theology and his Building Trades classes. ... Read More