In planning for the future, Duchesne’s Advisory Board and administration have identified specific goals in the area of technology, facilities enhancements, tuition assistance and professional development.  Following a feasibility study, it was recommended that the school undergo a five-year capital campaign to fund these initiatives. 

We are proud to announce that the school has secured $1.6 million in pledges and gifts since launching the Faith in Our Future campaign in May 2008. 

Thanks to our campaign leadership (and long-time supporters):

Co-Chairs (pictured in upper right hand of page):
John ’74 and Marie Covilli                                
Dan ’76 and Dawn (Burkemper )’77, Plackemeier

Honorary Chairs:
Mrs. Virginia Boschert
Dr. Henry Clever
Mr. Henry Elmendorf  ‘40
Mrs. Marlene (Schultehenrich) Schneider ‘56

Spiritual Chairs:
Msgr. Robert Jovanovich, former DHS administrator
Msgr. John Hickel, former DHS administrator
Fr. Dale Wunderlich, former DHS administrator

Thanks to the many generous supporters of our Faith in Our Future campaign.

Click here to view list of Faith in Our Future campaign donors.

Specific Campaign Goals

·         Technology upgrades, including additional interactive whiteboards in each academic department, laptop computers for classroom use, probeware for scientific experimentation, additional wiring and a 21^st century technology classroom/video-conferencing center. ($400,000)

·         Air-conditioning classrooms, the multipurpose room and the Ohrman Performing Arts Center. ($2.1 million)

·         Facilities enhancements including, sound and lighting upgrades in the Ohrman Performing Arts Center, lighting and furniture upgrades in the school library, remodeling the main administrative offices and reception area. ($750,000)

·         Strengthening the school’s endowment to increase the number of tuition assistance, scholarship and professional development grants. ($250,000)

·         Resurfacing the Pioneer Field with a high-performance, artificial playing surface. ($500,000)

Lend Your Support Today!
To realize these goals, we need the support of the entire DHS community.  A five-year pledge allows every donor to make a significant, but manageable gift to the campaign.  You can make a pledge by downloading the pledge card and sending it to the DHS Office of Advancement, 2550 Elm St., St. Charles, Mo.  63301. Your pledge can be structured any way that works for you.  Also, you can make a pledge payment or make a gift online.