The
Maroon & Gold
First Trimester 2013/2014
St. Benedict Prep Alumni Newsletter
1950 -63 Years of Quality Catholic Secondary Education- 2013 In this new school year, our school board has designated the Annual Fund - Fund Our Future Campaign to highlight the progress of our academic program through the efforts of our wonderful staff. This issue begins with the contributions being made by two staff members who are alumni. The level of excellence achieved here is a direct result of our dedicated faculty.
Staff Spotlight: Jean (Bahr) Hybinette ‘72 Mrs. Hybinette is an alumna of St. Benedict High School
and continues to have the privilege of teaching at St. Benedict Prep High School. She received numerous awards for her teaching excellence and contributions to the school, including induction into St. Benedict Hall of Fame, Benedictine Award, and Teacher of the Year 2012. She feels there is no better work than the education and inspiration of our youth and giving back to the St. Benedict community. According to Mrs. Hybinette, “St. Benedict Preparatory School continues to serve students, impact society, Under Mrs. Hybinette’s direction, students work on editing honor our tradition, and be inspired by our cornerstones; today we rise on them.” video for a talk show to be live on our You Tube Channel at -----------------------------------------------------http:/www.youtube.com/stbenedictprep
WHAT IS MULTI-MEDIA CLASS? Argina Horn ‘15 writes, “Multimedia is a hands-on course that applies publishing and presentation concepts to the development of business documents and projects. Several publishing programs are taught and practical application assignments are given. Among these were the creation of magazine covers. Other projects involve the production of a talk show and a radio show using a variety of mediums. The basics of digital photography coupled with photo editing software such as Photoshop are introduced.”
Staff Spotlight: Jacqualyn (Stevenson) Stancin ‘02
After graduating Mrs. Stancin attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign majoring in art education (BFA). She later received a MA in art education. Of why she is glad to be back she writes, “I have so many memories from high school. I married my high school sweetheart Ed and we are expecting a baby boy later this October. During the past three years at St. Ben’s I have been working to develop a rigorous art program for the Elementary students that extends beyond arts and crafts. Each unit is a thematic unit that features connections to other academic areas, themes, and thought provoking pieces of famous art to enrich students’ artistic learning. My main goal is to allow students exploration of these ideas through a fine arts hands on experience. This year one of my goals is to incorporate technology throughout each student’s art experience because many contemporary artist now work with technology on a daily basis.
Great News to Share... Check out our updated Alumni Website at http://alumni.stbenedict.com.
Alumni Updates HAVE ANY INFORMATION/PICTURES YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? Please contact Ben Mazzone, Director of Alumni Relations at bmazzone@stbenedict.com or at 773.509.3836. • Don’t forget connecting with Facebook is easy. Visit our Facebook page for more updates, to submit your own, and connect with fellow Alumni! www.facebook.com/StBenedictBengalsAlumni
ST. BENEDICT PREP ALUMNI NEWSLETTER - FALL 2013
In Memoriam: + Mr. Edward Joseph Bartlett - Husband of Emily (Cermak); loving father of Edward Michael (Jan) and Robert John (Braden); grandfather of two; fond brother of Louise Miller. Passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013. + Mrs. Ruth C. Bicknell – Wife of the late George Bicknell, loving mother of Marjorie (Class of 1967), (Edward) Shapiro, George (Ausra), Thomas (Karen), and Donna (Class of 1972) (Brian) Easter, caring grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of two. Passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. + Mr. Daniel Antonio Davila (Class of 2001) - Son of Miguel and Marta; loving brother of Miguel Jr., Anthony, and Ricky; grandson of Esther Alvarez; dear nephew, cousin and friend of many. Passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. + Mr. Joseph R. Blaha - Husband of Bertha (nee Dominik); father of Joseph (Diane), Sharon (Don) Wilson (Class of 1968), Gail (Class of 1973) and Laura (Class of 1976); grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of eight.Passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013. + Mr. Ronald Butzen (Class of 1959) - Husband of Barbara; father of the late Ronald Jr. (Lisa), Sue and the late Michael Butzen; grandfather of three. Passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. + Mrs. Jane M (Gleason) Rieger (Class of 1954) - Wife of the late Ralph Rieger; mother of James, Mary (Denny) DeMars, Julie (Paul) Zeien, JaneAnn, Cathryn and the late Michael Daniel; grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of one. Passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013. + Mr. Edward Francis Zegler (Class of 1955) - Husband of Gertrude (Krieger) (Class of 1955); father of Douglas (Debra), Daniel (Cynthia), Donald (Megan) and Rosmary (Richard) Frank; grandfather of nine. Passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013. + Alfred E Hegberg (class of 1962) - Husband to Diane (Trochowski); father of Karen (Ken) Larsen, Denise (Ken) Babcock, and Matthew (Renee) Hegberg; grandfather of three. Passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. + Mr. John P. Lasch (Class of 1955) - Husband of Barbara; father of Louis and Lucinda (Joey) Fashing; grandfather of two; brother of Edward (Pat), Frank (Pat), Carl (Class of 1960) (Myra), Joseph (Class of 1963) (Christine) and the late Mary Ann Domonkos (Class of 1961). Passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
Our condolences and prayers go out to the families of our deceased alumni.
Reunion update
Class of 1978 celebrated their 35th downtown at Navy Pier September 7, 2013
UPCOMING REUNIONS: CLASS OF 1963: 50 Year Reunion, Saturday, October 19, 2013, 5:00pm - ? $40 per person - includes dinner buffet, beer, wine and soda. Rob Roy Country Club Village Club House,Prospect Heights, IL Information will be going out to alumni shortly, but individuals can contact Mr. Joseph Lasch: Phone: 847 298-8699 Email: CDLasch@Ameritech.net Mr. Ray Kozwolski: Phone: 847 298-7888 Email: KozFamily@Ameritech.net Mr. Phil Doyce: Phone: 773 685-3277 Email: PDoyce@aol.com CLASS OF 2003: 10th Year Reunion, Saturday, December 7, 2013 Please email Ingrid Rodriguez and Victoria Banda at sbhsclassof03@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StBenedictHighSchoolClassOf2003 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SBHS03
Missing your yearbook???
Contact Mr. Ben Mazzone, ` Director of Alumni Relations, for either a hardcopy if in print or a paperback copy. 773.509.3836 bmazzone@stbenedict.com
ST. BENEDICT PREP ALUMNI NEWSLETTER - FALL 2013
Class of 1973 celebrated their 40th on September 21, 2013 at the Mirage - Four Points Sheraton O’Hare
Save the Date: November 3, 2013 at 2 pm You’re Invited to Join Us!!! Annual Mass of Remembrance for all Deceased Alumni and Staff ENDOWMENT KICKOFF RECEPTION
to follow in Heidenreich Hall
Please join us for hors d’oeuvres and drinks as we share information regarding our new endowment
You’re Invited
for our Annual HOMECOMING GAME Join us for an Alumni Pre-Game Party
5 p.m. Cocktail Hour 6 p.m. Dinner Varsity Game begins @ 8 p.m.
St. Benedict Preparatory School 3900 N. Leavitt Chicago, IL 60618 Phone: 773-539-0066 www.stbenedict.com
H.S. Chapel - 3911 N. Bell Ave.
Mark your calendars! Friday, December 6, 2013
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