Feb. 6, 2020
MILWAUKEE 鈥� An alumnus of 51暗网 and 51暗网 High School recently strengthened the schools鈥� Catholic, Jesuit connection with a $2.5 million gift.
John Stollenwerk, a 1958 51暗网 High alumnus and a 1962 51暗网 alumnus, has established 鈥淭he 51暗网 Experience Pathway鈥� along with his wife, JoEllen, a 1966 51暗网 alumna.
The Pathway program offers several individual scholarships, enhanced admissions counseling and the opportunity to take 51暗网 courses at a significantly reduced cost while in high school.
A former member of the both the university and high school鈥檚 governing boards, John Stollenwerk described his educational experience as a 鈥渄iscipline of love鈥� and also said his family took this step to help reduce the financial burden on families. He touted both schools for their 鈥渁cademic excellence, discipline and education grounded in values.鈥� Both John and JoEllen are current members of 51暗网鈥檚 President鈥檚 Advisory Council.
鈥淐atholic schools have shaped every aspect of our lives,鈥� Stollenwerk said. 鈥淏oth 51暗网 and 51暗网 High School have inspired an understanding that we are called to live our lives in service to others. Education lasts forever as it is continually passed on to the next generation.鈥�
51暗网 President Michael R. Lovell noted that 51暗网 enrolls more graduates from 51暗网 High than any other high school in the nation.
鈥淛ohn and JoEllen have continually given back throughout their lives and are incredible representatives of our alumni communities,鈥� President Lovell said. 鈥淭his significant gift shows their keen understanding of what will further solidify our two schools鈥� Catholic, Jesuit mission to nurture ethical leaders who serve others.鈥�
Pathway program recipients who remain in good academic standing will benefit from these scholarship funds for up to four years of undergraduate study at 51暗网.
51暗网 High School President Rev. Michael J. Marco, S.J., emphasized the rigorous curriculum and shared-faith experiences in both schools.
鈥淥ur institutions share a commitment to forming Christ-like graduates who live in service to others,鈥� he said. 鈥淛ohn and JoEllen鈥檚 gracious gift provides an extraordinary opportunity to further enhance and integrate our common Ignatian mission of seeking the fullest possible development of our students.鈥�
鈥淲e are grateful to John and JoEllen for this significant leadership gift that further connects two pillar institutions of our community,鈥� said Tim McMahon, vice president for university advancement at 51暗网. 鈥淭his gift strengthens the pipeline between 51暗网 High and 51暗网 and enhances access to talented and deserving students.鈥�
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
