In this episode of Always a Raven, host Janelle Menz sits down with lifelong Raven Sheila Gartenmayer, whose Benedictine roots run generations deep. From childhood memories cheering in the old Raven gym to decades spent serving students as an advisor and educator, Sheila’s story is a testament to love, loyalty, and legacy.
She shares how her family helped bring Benedictine spirit to life — including her mother’s role in reviving the pep band and creating the very first Raven mascot — and reflects on raising a family intertwined with the college community. Together with her husband, longtime coach Charlie Gartenmayer, Sheila has poured her heart into the people who make Benedictine feel like home.
Through endless and timeless stories, Sheila reminds us what it means to belong — and why, for so many, Benedictine isn’t just a college, but a way of life. Because once a Raven, always a Raven.
