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Centennial Commemoration

Missed the live event? Watch our commemoration program here to celebrate with us.

 

On March 4, 2026, we commemorated 100 years of faith, education, and impact in Milwaukee.

Our Centennial Commemoration featured a program with special guests and dignitaries, and campus tours in our historic building. The event celebrated Messmer’s rich 100-year legacy in Milwaukee.

Thank you to our many alumni and friends who shared this special day with us!

Some honored guests included Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey R. Haines; Archdiocese of Milwaukee Superintendent of Schools Ed Foy; Wisconsin State Senator Dora Drake; District 1 Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt '94; District 15 Alderman Russell W. Stamper II ’94; Paul Truess, Office of U.S. Senator Ron Johnson; Tiffany Henry, Milwaukee Office Director for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin; Cavalier Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee (via video greeting); alumni, friends, supporters, and dignitaries.

Centennial Commemoration Photo Gallery

Greeting by Dr Mannisto
Blessing by Bishop Haines
Theology classroom
Theology classroom
Walking the halls
Student Ambassadors
Viewing historical artifacts
Historical senior photos
Alderman Russell Stamper '94 addresses students and guests
Seniors share the items thy have placed in a time capsule
Student Ambassador Slyvester
Science class
Alderwoman Andrea Pratt '94 addresses students and guests
State Senator Dora Drake addresses students and guests
Mayor Cavalier Johnson proclaims March 4. 2026 as Messmer High School Day
Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools Edward Foy address students and guests
Mr. Gallagher entertains
All smiles in math classroom
Guests socialize
Historical artifacts
Guests socialize and reminisce
Guests enjoy hospitality
Alumni guest returns home
Guests in hall with student ambassador leading the way
Guests enjoy hospitality
Athletic letter from 1933
Business class
Artifacts from 1929 time capsule
Frank Miller Discusses the History of Messmer
Dr Mannisto with guests
Messmer's St Thomas More Chapel
Dr Mannisto enjoys hospitality with guests
A feast and celebration
Student ambassador with guest
Display of historical artifacts