History
B.L.U.E. began in 1991 with four dedicated Chair couples who encompassed great vision and a personal dedication to the future of Hastings Catholic Schools. Our goal has always been to provide an excellent and affordable education to children in Hastings and the surrounding areas. The Mission of the Hastings Catholic Schools is to prepare all students to become responsible citizens, life-long learners and strong Catholic witnesses who find meaningful purpose in this life and for eternity.
Tuition alone does not cover the cost per pupil — and the great success of B.L.U.E. helps keep tuition low. It has been an essential part in our ongoing commitment to our students.
For information about how you can help with B.L.U.E. 2010, please contact this year’s chairs: Russ and Mary Batenhorst, Steve and Sally Elley and Ed and Michele Schroer.
2009
We would like to thank the B.L.U.E. 2009 Co-Chairs and all committee members who worked so hard to make B.L.U.E. 2009 a successful, spiritual and memorable event. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to all contributors, supporters, donors and guests who with their generosity and support made B.L.U.E. 2009 possible.
Past Chairs
2009 John & Jill Beyke, Mike & Dana Boyd, Chris & Gretchen Esch
2008 Mark & Blair Driscoll, Bob & Joanne Foote, Dan & Jennifer Herold
2007 Scott & Patty Kirkegaard, Tim & Nancy Nathan, Paul & Andrea Rodriguez
2006 Uly & Diane Carlini, Steve & Loy Einsel, Mark & Jett Vincent
2005 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Choquette, Mr. & Mrs. Pat Hayek, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Uridil
2004 Mr. & Mrs. Tim Farmer, Mr. & Mrs. Nikkila, Mr. & Mrs. Tim O’Keefe
2003 Mr. & Mrs. Randy Coble, Mr. & Mrs. Doug Sterup, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Zabloudil
2002 Mr. & Mrs. John Gaspers, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Murphy, Mr. & Mrs. Rick McMickell
2001 Mrs. Jan Bolliger, Mr. & Mrs. Pat Duggins, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sullivan
2000 Mr. & Mrs. Tim Micek, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Opbroek, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Wissing
1999 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Bassett, Mr. & Mrs. Marty Hoch, Mr. & Mrs. Doug Schwenka
1998 Mr. & Mrs. Tim Arlt, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Atchity
1997 Mr. & Mrs. Pat Boyd, Mr. & Mrs. Craig Oswald
1996 Mr. & Mrs. Gary Novotny, Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Theisen
1995 Mr. & Mrs. Tim Cook, Dr. & Mrs. Mark Driscoll
1994 Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Wells, Dr. & Mrs. Jim Wildhelm
1993 Mr. & Mrs. Alan Anderson, Dr. & Mrs. Chuck Damico
1992 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sondag, Mr. & Mrs. Phil Werner
FOUNDED IN 1991 Dr. and Mrs. Donovan Foote, Dr. and Mrs. Bill Hervert, Mr. & Mrs. Les Lawless, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Petr