Five honored at Heelan gala

Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools in Sioux City hosted its 2025 Legacy Gala Oct. 16 at The Warrior Hotel in Sioux City, celebrating the remarkable dedication of our teachers, especially three educators who have collectively devoted more than 150 years to Catholic education. The evening supported the Teacher Salary Endowment Fund, which helps strengthen the school's mission by attracting and retaining outstanding educators.
 
The program featured the National Anthem by four members of the Bishop Heelan Choir and an opening prayer led by Bishop Emeritus R. Walker Nickless. Two teachers, Dr. John Jorstad ’90 and Jennifer Collins Clay ’92, were honored with the Excellence in Education Award, and three Legacy Teachers — Pat Sitzmann, Brendan Burchard, and Mary Kay Augustine — were recognized with Legacy Awards for their lifelong service.


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