Dick Wehner
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St. Louis, MO
Joined January 2011
Many young people tonite are mourning the death of SLUH 2018 alum Will Smit—I had the honor of teaching Will—He was a kind and gentle soul—the kind of person the world needs right now—Rest in God’s everlasting embrace Will—AMDG.
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Love my man Coach O’Connell at Blues game—a soccer coach knows a hand pass when he sees one—and it’s not play on boys
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Hey you college clowns that started football fights over the weekend—THIS is a rivalry and THIS IS SPORTSMANSHIP ❤️3.
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Prayers to our brothers @CBCHighSchool from @sluhjrbills 16 year old CBC Junior traveling with his father on I-55 was critically wounded by a drive by shooter—please say a prayer tonight.
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According to CBS NEWS 30,000 that’s right THIRTY THOUSAND high school referees have quit since 2018—main reason abuse from fans, parents and players— may I suggest to parents—-players and fans of making a habit of thanking a CYC or high school referee after a game??.
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God Bless my dear friend Steve Nicollerat; today he has announced that he is stepping down as the baseball coach at St Louis U High—after 39 years it won’t be the same not seeing #14 in the U High dugout—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES—AMDG
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Pray—pray hard for my dear friend @vianneybaseball Coach Scott Brown and his boys —as Mrs B underwent brain surgery—I pray that good people —Saints and Angels are with Mrs B—Scott and the Boys—-Mother Mary PRAY FOR US.
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Tomorrow Starting year number 48 as a teacher—am as excited tonight as I was back in Feb of 1973 when I started 3 years @OLOLstl -4 years @DeSmetJesuitHS 3 years @stlprioryschool and now year #38 @sluhjrbills I am ready to rock and roll —Livin the American Dream—.
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Hey @CoachDrinkwitz @MizzouFootball not only did you get a 4 star recruit @sluhjrbills in Isaac Thompson @isaacthompson__ you also got a 5 star young man —TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES.
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Today witnessed my Grandsons CYC Basketball game after the game went up to both referees and thanked them for officiating —they looked at me and thanked me as if I gave them $100–please thank the teenagers and the men and women who officiate our young peoples games.
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NO KIDDING FILE--Ellen DeGeneres Show just called--they want 2 talk 2 Max Bredenkoetter about 1/2 court shot & turning his $ over to cancer.
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Nothing I mean NOTHING like a Father/Son Moment especially after a State Championship Moment
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Congratulations to 2017 SLUH Grad Tony Adams who will start at cornerback Saturday for the University of Illinois--TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES.
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So blessed today I started my 40th year teaching @sluhjrbills and my 50th year in Catholic Education thanks @OLOLstl @DeSmetJesuitHS @stlprioryschool @sluhjrbills for believing in me and igniting the fire in me that still burns so bright
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Where have the years gone—starting 47th year in Catholic Ed —3 @OLOLstl 4 @DeSmetJesuitHS 3 @stlprioryschool and now 37 @sluhjrbills and I’m still feeling it — what a ride — how blessed am I—“Richest Man In Affton” TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES—Lot’sa giddyup left baby.
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I thought there was nothing like being a Dad and then came the title Grandpa or Paw Paw — Wehner grand child #23 born over the weekend Ivan Abraham Wehner—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES @sluhjrbills
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StL football fans feeling bad for Chiefs?? Just remember CLARK HUNT their owner voted for moving the Rams to LA.
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When people have asked me over the years, “what’s up with SLUH ? @sluhjrbills ” I just respond, “ there is something special about this place” here is the “it” factor on display—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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Say a prayer for SLUH alum David Jackson on this day August 17th the first anniversary of his death—you are loved and remembered DJ—AMDG
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Today would have been the 82nd Birthday of One of my mentors—friend—fellow St Michaels alum and Shrewsburian SLUH icon Joe Schulte —if there was a Mt Rushmore of SLUH—Mr Schulte would be on it—Happy Birthday Shrewsbury!!
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I am ready to begin year 49 in the classroom #39 @sluhjrbills and YES my classroom is ready too
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Tomorrow I start my 45th year in Catholic education 35th year at SLUH—3 yrs @OLOLstl 4 yrs @DeSmetJesuitHS 3 at Priory—I am as excited tonite to get back to school and see my students as I was that night way back in 1973–TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES.
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The St Louis U High Community mourns the sudden death of Eric Devlin SLUH Class Of 2008 who passed away over the weekend—Eric was a fine athlete lettering in football and basketball -was so proud to be a Jr Bill—Rest in Peace Friend—You are loved—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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The most important job you will ever have is to be a good Dad—proud moment between me & my son @CBCHighSchool @CBCFootball and men it’s OK to cry!!! TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES!!!
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42 years—10 Kids and 20 Grandkids later she still makes me wanna go WOOOOOOOOOOO
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The 19th heir to the Wehner Money Tree Fortune and Estate—a new little heiress Lola Chrun born June 30th
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In my 30 years as AD @sluhjrbills I never recall going to a SLUH—Chaminade Athletic event and not seeing Fr Ralph with his camera taking pics—Fr Ralph And I always made it a point to touch base—I valued our friendship—he truly loved his boys @WeAreChaminade
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Great move by Vlady signing SLUH alum Hunter Schmidt’s little brothers jersey.
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Nothing--I mean nothing like my SLUH Boys--Past--Present and Future---Please know YOU are loved & I Love The U High http://t.co/qdNMiAf3gE.
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My son was a ball boy for 10 years & played on this field as a Jr Bill Frosh @sluhjrbills @SLUHfootball and returns as a coach and teacher @CBCHighSchool @CBCFootball proud of you Kevin but always remember my son—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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We sure lost a good one a dear friend @sluhjrbills @SLUHfootball @SLUHBasketball a loyal and faithful Jr Bill Michael Hohl who lost his battle with cancer —- May Saints & Angels meet you at heaven’s gate Michael and lead you to eternal glory — Paradise
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Gotta pic of this guy when he was a baby that said SLUH CLASS OF 2026 and whatta ya know he got the news this weekend that yes he will be a member of @sluhjrbills #2026 my oldest grandchild is about to find out that TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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After Trinity Catholic closed Jacobi took a difficult road to @sluhjrbills @SLUHfootball first day at SLUH 1st class my soph year Theology scared overwhelmed after a week pulled him aside and said,”Hey you belong here” now this young man is a Oklahoma State Cowboy
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I remember when my Dad would wait for me after FB games when I coached @DeSmetJesuitHS @stlprioryschool @sluhjrbills @SLUHfootball what a honor to continue that with my own son @CBCHighSchool @CBCFootball —TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of David Jackson SLUH Class of 2016 who passed away this evening---AMDG.
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August 17th 2017 a light went dark—God Bless our friend David Jackson—we miss you DJ—AMDG—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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@cecsquared Praying for you CC—spent 3 years in seminary—terrified when I left—God took the wheel—10 children and 46 years teaching in Cath Schools later—Would have never traded those seminary years—God in the front seat of the bike I just keep peddling.
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The entire SLUH community mourns the death of the wife of SLUH science teacher & former wrestling and baseball coach Bill Anderson —his wife Debbie passed away Sunday afternoon in a car accident on Hwy 44–God Bless the Anderson family.
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Please pray for longtime @VianneyFootball and AD Don Heeb who is now in hospice care @SLUHfootball @CBCFootball @DeSmetJesuitFB @WeAreChaminade —Coach was a role model for me in my work as Athletic Director and as a man.
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His wife Judy taught me @stmichael_stl in Shrewsbury—this man not only mentored me as a teacher but also mentored me in life—he once told me, “whenever you walk in a classroom it’s showtime”.@sluhjrbills Joe Schulte would have been 83 today
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Been a long week and a long day—-eulogizing and burying a best friend of over 57 years Mike Winkelmann jolts you into things like loyalty, friendship, motality, faith, family —man oh man what a blessing Friends—Faith—Family are—don’t ever take for granted.
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@sluhjrbills I sure miss this guy @SLUHfootball coach and great teacher Mark Tychonievich “Coach T” would have been 67 today
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All my best to Coach Charlie Martel after 25 yrs—500 wins—State Championship—and an Appt to Missouri Soccer Hall of Fame he decides to step away from the game he loves—.
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41 years ago went fishing and caught the best catch of my life the “BARRACUDA”—pulled my line out of the water walked away and never went fishin’ again.
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God Bless my dear friend Craig Hannick—Fathers Day weekend walks his daughter down the aisle on this her wedding day @sluhjrbills
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Still living my coaching days through my coaching son @CBCFootball @CBCHighSchool he’s goin to STATE and I’ll be tagging along—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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@CBCHighSchool St Louis U High puts out a weekly student run newspaper—-this was run in the paper on December 6th
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38 yrs ago today--10 kids. 14 Grandkids later and still goin strong
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Lovie givin Dickie some Love and Dickie givin Lovie some Love—Tradition Never Graduates
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Thought to myself—don’t decorate classroom for Christmas this year—then I thought—NO stupid of all the years THIS is the year you gotta decorate your classroom @sluhjrbills
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@NPNowZinn @STLsherpa Congratulations to my son Alex @sluhjrbills class of 2011 & his fiancé Kara as he outdid his father & proposed to his future wife at the entrance to Wehner Park named after his great grandfather no doubt TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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Mike Winkelman had a heart attack around 5 am Friday morning the EMT’s brought him back twice but lost him—he was a living example of kindness to everyone he met.
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David died the result of a swim accident--pray for his twin brother Daniel & his mother Joyce--may the saints & angels be waiting for David.
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What an honor to be with my boys @sluhjrbills on Paint it Pink Nite sportin the Pink Suit one more time and leading them in “When The Bills Go Marching In”—Just Like Old Times—Forever Young—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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Father Marco called him, “The Little Dutch Boy” Others @sluhjrbills . called him a “saint and angel” who lived amongst us —sophomore Chris Zandstra lost his battle with cancer but won the crown of eternal life on this day Sept 3rd 2007–TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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On a cold snowy morning at 7:20 am in SLUH chapel today it is 80% full of parents and students praying for and remembering Will Smit SLUH class 2019.
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Pretty neat moment tonight on SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL when the starters for each team say their name and school —@Iwill_suceed20 Tony Adams from The Jets says”Tony Adams ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH @sluhjrbills @SLUHfootball TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES—Thanks TONY!!!.
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There are rare athletes who by their shear guts & determination can impose their will on their team-THIS GUY COULD
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Metro Catholic Conference mourns the death of @DeSmetJesuitHS @desmetfootball 1995 Grad Scott Wirtz—Navy Seal killed in suicide bombing in Syria—An American Patriot & Hero-No Greater Love—MAN FOR OTHERS—AMDG
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Things looking great for Coach Vitello and his daughter both OK--Coach Vitello a little banged up--Prayers Answered AMDG.
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You guys who were taught-touched by Joe Schulte--say a prayer for him and then get 3 tennis balls & juggle them--better yet teach someone.
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Please pray for the repose of the soul of former longtime SLUH teacher Mr Steve Aylward who passed away early Thursday morning after being hit by a car on Gravois.
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Congrats to SLUH 2017 alum Tony Adams on his 1st start/win as a member of the ILLINI. #aintnothingwrongwiththatknee!
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As one of the Founders Of The Metro Catholic Conference some 26 years ago was so proud to see @DeSmetJesuitHS @DeSmetJesuitFB @CBCFootball @CBCHighSchool show class & sportsmanship to a national TV audience on ESPN last night—it’s more than sports boys.
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Junior at Affton High School my son Kurt who did not make it into SLUH received his Senior ring last night—was shocked to see on one side of the ring was a Fleur De Lis—I asked him why? He said, “Dad you know why”—AMDG
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Say a prayer today for @sluhjrbills @SaintLouisMBB David Jackson who died on this day in 2017–TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES—AMDG
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One of my proudest moments/accomplishments as SLUH AD was researching and getting this plaque made for all the SLUH alums who gave their life for their country in Vietnam—-it hangs in the Rec Room—Memorial Day 2018–Tradition Never Graduates
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40 years ago today After begging, bartering, borrowing, crying I finally caught a Barracuda—best catch of my life-still remember her walking down the aisle thinking this has gotta be a dream—
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My youngest grandson 7 months old—Carson—-not drinking formula but drinkin the Kool-Aid of TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES @sluhjrbills
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With Loyola & Villanova now in FINALFOUR I am wondering if the two public universities in the Final 4 will petition MSHSAA sorry I mean NCAA to have separate tournaments one for public schools and one for private schools—just wondering.
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My son Kevin teaches Theo & football at CBC received state rings and sent me this text——We got our State rings in today. Had some initials put on the inside. Just two of the men who taught me the most about life and football.@CBCHighSchool —his Grandpa & Dads initials
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Miss my good friend Winks—Mike Winkelman say a prayer for him today passed away on this day 2019
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Been hangin at 4970 for 34 yrs now----still gotta lot left in this tank baby--TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES--AMDG
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@CBCFootball Son Kevin has no idea how really special this is —been a part of 3 State Championships in 5 years@cbcfootball——his Dad one State Championship appearance with no cigar in 45 years — it is so neat to see this happen for him—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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It’s been eleven years a copy of this plaque hangs in the coaches locker room—weight room and in the football press box—the inscription says it all @sluhjrbills @SLUHfootball
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It hangs in the Rec Room @sluhjrbills all the U High boys who gave their lives for their country in Vietnam—one of my proudest moments as AD to do the research and find funding for this plaque
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Teaching a little Theology and reminding my boys of a little Civil Rights history @sluhjrbills Happy Jackie Robinson Day—April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson makes his @MLBNetwork @MLB DEBUT
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A good and decent man passed away this afternoon a Marianist a Vianney legend—Coach Don Heeb a Hall of Famer in life — thanks COACH your mentoring in my coaching and AD career helped shape me—as we grew older I valued your friendship and outlook on life—we love you coach
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Congratulations to @sluhjrbills @SLUHfootball Offensive Lineman Michael Niese who today received the official news from HC Dan Campbell “Michael!!! Welcome to the Detroit Lions”—-Michael worked so hard for this opportunity.
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Met this big fella walking out of @sluhjrbills tonight lookin for dinner or a little freshman
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The newest heir to the American Dream fortune welcome to our new grandson Carson James—best part he gets to live with Barracuda & Me!!
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My God look what St Louis University has done to our BILLIKEN-they have turned it into a Sesame Street character
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A Big Congratulations goes out to former @SLUHPrepNews editor and @sluhjrbills alum @Dave_Matter on being named the Missouri Sportswriter Of The Year—TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES.
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Just another Sunny afternoon at the U High and this guy shows up and wants me to run a post pattern http://t.co/0c4HcC6UOh.
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May God Bless@SLUHHockey tonite and every nite I am humbled & honored for what you did for me this morning after Mass http://t.co/DKcFRiS5Sj.
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The Wehner Transfer Portal has now closed.Son Kevin leaving CBC and coming to SLUH to teach Theology—Coach Football and be Asst Athletic Director @sluhjrbills @SLUHAthletics @SLUHfootball.
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Congrats to SLUH Alum @AlecAbeln on starting at Left Guard for the Missouri Tigers on Saturday---Good Things Do Happen to Good Guys!!.
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The best Christmas gift I ever received was given to me 5 years BEFORE I was even born—-After being wounded 2x and serving in the Philippines & Guadalcanal for 4 years —-this man came back home and walked through the front door of his home on December 24, 1945 — My Dad
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Best Answer to my exam trivia ques--laughed so hard I gave him the points--TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
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I AM the richest man in Affton my family kids and grandkids at my sons Kevin's wedding-TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES-AMDG
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Happy Birthday in heaven to one of the best @sluhjrbills @SLUHAthletics @SLUHfootball Coach Paul Martel on@this his 98th Birthday
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TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES.
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