Blue Streak Alumni Announce Decade Challenge
St. Joseph Blue Streak alumni from each decade – 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s – are competing to see which decade can rally the most support for the St. Joseph Generations Growing Together capital campaign to renovate Mirocke Stadium and the St. Joseph Early Education Center (in the former high school building).
Three families have joined together to match every dollar donated from alumni up to $300,000. That means your gift will be doubled! You can help your decade win bragging rights, and help St. Joseph cross the goal line of the campaign!
We're building a brighter future for kids who follow in our footsteps.
St. Joseph is transforming Mirocke Stadium and the Early Education Center to serve new generations of children and families.
The new state-of-the-art athletic field will host CYO football and track & field, Sporting KC youth soccer, and Special Olympics Kansas events for kids throughout the region. It will be the only football and soccer hub in the region for K-8 Catholic school students.
The renovated EEC will welcome young families with infants through pre-K, and ensure a brighter future for kids on their path through Catholic education.
Our tradition continues with your support for the Decade Challenge.
The great tradition of the St. Joseph Blue Streaks has left an indelible mark on our community. You can make sure it lives on by supporting the campaign to renovate our former high school buildings for the next generations.
Please make your tax-deductible pledge or donation now in order for your gift to be counted in the Blue Streak Decade Match Challenge. If you'd like to make your pledge or donation through a Donor Advised Fund, Foundation, or a gift of stock/securities, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangements. The St. Joseph Church EIN is 48-0581976. Pledges and donations may be made over a three-year period.
If you are an alumnus and have previously made a gift to the campaign, we are grateful for your support! However, only new or additional gifts made after April 20, 2026 are eligible for the match and decade tally.
Very special thanks to the Tom & Mickey Zarda, Leo & Helen Rieke, and Ben & Betty Zarda families for making this Blue Streak Match Challenge possible. We are grateful for your generosity!
