District 112 Foundation received a $3,000 donation from three local banks:  First National Bank of Chaska, Victoria State Bank, and The Chanhassen Bank.  The District 112 Foundation awards grants to teachers and staff who go beyond the basics in education, who develop innovative programs stressing creativity, resourcefulness, relevance, and excellence.
Bottom row (l-r):  Mary Swanson, Executive Director 112 Foundation; Arlene Borner, advisor; Cheryl Boe, advisor; Brian Weimer, President First National Bank of Chaska; Kanchana Herath, student.  Back row:  Gayle Dungey, President District 112 Foundation; Pat Farrell, student; Marques Doppler, President of The Chanhassen Bank; Al Liestman, President Victoria State Bank.
Mary Swanson
Chaska, Minnesota

Champions again!  After completing their most successful season in three years of varsity play, the Holy Family FIRE received more good news.  For the second straight year, the Boys' Basketball team clinched the Section 4A Academic Championship.  Recipients of this award are evaluated based on players' Grade Point Averages, and winners receive a plaque and banner to be displayed in recognition of the award.
Members of the team are:  Seniors Brian Boyce (Eden Prairie), Rob Fafinski (Chaska), Mike Gladney (Greenwood), Matt Kielty (Eden Prairie), Ben Minger (Chanhassen), Joe Murphy (Eden Prairie), and James Peterson (Minnetonka).  Juniors Tanner Anderson (Eden Prairie), Tom Bergner (Chaska), Dan Berquist (Chanhassen), Zack Chalgren (Chaska), Tyler Johnson (Chanhassen), Matt Michels (Chanhassen), and Joe Westerhaus (Chanhassen).  Sophomore Jimbo Bell (Minnetonka).  Captains are Joe Murphy, Mike Gladney, and Tyler Johnson.
Katie Burke
Holy Family Catholic High School
Victoria, Minnesota

Congratulations, Larry.  The Western District of the Moravian Church in North America elected the Rev. Lawrence R. Christianson of Waconia, MN, as its president during the Western District Synod held in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, March 25-28, 2004.  The Western District consists of 40 recognized Moravian congregations throughout Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.  Pastor Christianson served at the Lake Auburn Moravian Church in Victoria from 1980-1981.

Holy Family Founders.  Hi, Sue.  It was great to see you at our Founder's Room dedica-tion.  Hopefully your pictures turned out well also.  If you would like to see mine, I'd be happy to share.  The founders and their wives are (l-r) Gayle and Joe Morin of Chanhassen, Colleen and Tom Steward of Excelsior, Theo and Margaret Chalgren of Chaska, Rob and Joleen Roy of Excelsior.  Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with.  Thank you.
Katie Burke
Holy Family Catholic High School
Victoria, Minnesota