BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer

St. Francis Borgia High School - Washington, MO

There’s more to Borgia than what happens during the school day. BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer brings together students, alumni, faculty, parents, and friends of Borgia to share the stories, traditions, experiences, and people that make our community special. Join Borgia President Joe Fischer ’99 for conversations about Borgia’s past, present, and future.

Episodes

  1. Oct 14

    Episode 5 - Stronger Together: Partners in Education

    Episode 5: Stronger Together: Partners in Catholic Education In this episode of BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer, Joe sits down with three of our partner school principals: Ann Joyce of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Washington, Anne Hanneken of St. Gertrude School in Krakow, and Shelly Jensen of Immaculate Conception School in Union. Together, they discuss what they're seeing in students today, how they prepare eighth graders for high school, and the hopes and worries students experience during that transition. They also explore how Borgia and our partner schools can strengthen their relationships and work together to support students and families. It's a meaningful conversation about the shared mission of Catholic education, the importance of strong partnerships, and how to help students thrive at every stage of their educational journey. Joe also sits down with the Student Spotlight of the month, Freshman Matthew Deckert, to talk about his experiences with freshman year.

    Episode 5 - Stronger Together: Partners in Education

  2. Sep 30

    Episode 4 - Behind the Curtain — Theater at Borgia

    NEW EPISODE: Behind the Curtain — Theater at Borgia The lights go up. The curtain opens. But what does it take to get a Borgia production to that moment? On this episode of BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer, Joe sits down with Tim Buchheit for a behind-the-scenes look at Borgia Theater. They're talking about the upcoming theater season, the audition and rehearsal process, sets and costumes, and all the work audiences never see. Tim also shares some memorable moments from past productions and how theater helps students find confidence, build friendships, and become part of a community. Whether you've performed on the Borgia stage, worked behind the scenes, sat proudly in the audience, or love a good show, you'll enjoy this peek behind the curtain. Joe also has a great conversation with Eva Scherer '28 about student life at Borgia, her faith journey, and converting to the Catholic faith.

    Episode 4 - Behind the Curtain — Theater at Borgia

  3. Sep 16

    Episode 3 - Academic Excellence at Borgia: Preparing Students for What Comes Next

    Episode 3: Academic Excellence at Borgia — Preparing Students for What Comes Next What does academic excellence look like at Borgia today? In Episode 3 of BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer, Joe sits down with Principal Pam Tholen ’01 to talk about her journey from Borgia student to principal and the people and programs helping prepare today’s students for what comes next. They discuss the impact of Borgia’s teachers, how students are challenged and supported, the importance of accreditation, opportunities available to students, and what’s ahead academically as Borgia looks to the future. Plus, Joe puts Pam through a few fun questions about her own Borgia days! Our Student Spotlight features Robert Wacker ’27, who joins Joe to share his perspective and experiences as a Borgia student and as a member of our video productions team. He is also a producer of this podcast. BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer

    Episode 3 - Academic Excellence at Borgia: Preparing Students for What Comes Next

  4. Sep 2

    Episode 2 - Fall Sports Preview - The Season Ahead

    Fall sports are underway at Borgia! In this episode of BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer, Joe sits down with Athletic Director Chris Arand and head coaches Boyd Manne, football; CJ Steiger, girls volleyball; and Danny Strohmeyer, boys soccer. The coaches preview Borgia’s fall teams, share how their athletes prepared during the summer, highlight returning players and emerging leaders, and discuss several exciting games and rivalries on the schedule. They also explain how faith, character, service, discipline, and being a good teammate shape success far beyond wins and losses. Chris provides updates on softball, girls' golf, swimming, and cross country, including strong participation numbers and athletes to watch. Then, senior Kaiden Cassette joins Joe for the Student Spotlight. Kaiden talks about playing football, serving his community, his family's Borgia tradition, his plans after graduation, and the work he does behind the scenes to help produce the podcast.

    Episode 2 - Fall Sports Preview - The Season Ahead

  5. Aug 19

    Episode 1 - Borgia Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer

    For our first episode, Joe turns the microphone on himself. Hear about his Borgia story, the career path that ultimately brought him home, what surprised him during his first few months as president, and what he sees ahead for St. Francis Borgia High School. Also, catch a fantastic interview with Michaela Browdy '27, who talks about her experiences at St. Francis Borgia High School and her excitement about senior year.

  • 5 Episodes

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There’s more to Borgia than what happens during the school day. BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer brings together students, alumni, faculty, parents, and friends of Borgia to share the stories, traditions, experiences, and people that make our community special. Join Borgia President Joe Fischer ’99 for conversations about Borgia’s past, present, and future.

Information

  • Creator
    St. Francis Borgia High School - Washington, MO
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © St. Francis Borgia High School - Washington, MO
  • Show Website
    BORGIA: Beyond the Bell with Joe Fischer

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