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ALL in • New Head of School • La Fête • Alumni Notes • the last word
Winter 2016
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Winter 2016
LA LUMIERE
MAGAZINE Produced by
2014-15 Board of Trustees
La Lumiere School
Meg Caplice ’81, P ’10, ’12, ’14, ’17, ’19
Dr. Charles F. Clark
Rick-jan Dekker P ’13, ’14
Head of School
Connie Devers Falcone ’83 Dan Hillenbrand ’84
Co-Editors
Bill Igoe ’74
Becca Hendricks
Jim Kaminski P ’08, ’10
Andi Jones
Dan Kerrigan ’80
Contributor
Mark Leyden ’77, Chair
Marie Campbell
Tricia Luck P ’11, ’13 Johanna Miller
Photography
John Rumely ’69
Alex Penry
John Schirger ’84
Tricia Koning Will Lingle
Victor Smith ’86, P ’18
Kellene Urbaniak
Kevin Sullivan ’83 Ceil Tristano P ’01, ’04, ’07
Design
Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95
Kellene Urbaniak
Rev. Wayne F. Watts Learn about our new Trustees on page 11.
“Bless these boats and all who will use them. Protect them from the dangers of wind and rain and all the perils of the deep.” Fr. Wayne Watts
Editor’s Note:
La Lumiere Magazine is published in-house for alumni, parents, and friends of La Lumiere School. Every effort is made to contact all alumni associated with the magazine features and contents. We welcome communication about our alumni accomplishments, news, and current contact information to assist us in our ongoing efforts to improve alumni data. It is the policy of La Lumiere School not to discriminate in educational programs, hiring, or activities on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sexual identity, age, religion, or ability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Message from the Head of School
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La Lumiere is ALL in
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Head of School Select
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New Board Members
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Commencement
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Financial Report
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La Fête
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Golf Outing
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Parents Weekend
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Alumni Notes
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the last word
Parents Weekend
During Parents Weekend,
La Lumiere students have the opportunity to share the School with their parents and siblings. Families learn about the remarkable curriculum and long-standing traditions of the School, visit thought-provoking mini-classes, and ask questions of our amazing teachers and advisors. This year as an added highlight, Father Wayne
ALL in Orientation Week page 6
La Fête page 24
Orientation at La Lu is like nothing else.
Our May 2015 fundraising event was
It’s a week of activity, camaraderie,
hosted by the Parents Association and
enthusiasm, pride, and exhaustion.
co-chaired by David and Kristin Knight,
The week of orientation sets the stage
parents of Kathryn ’13 and Karalyn ’16.
for the year, and this year everyone is ALL in.
Watts blessed the new crew shells on Lake La Lumiere’s beach.
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Dear La Lu Families and Friends,
Message from the Head of School
“All In!” shouted Assistant Director of Student Life, Chad Perney ’08, at our School’s opening assembly back in August. “All In!” echoed the crowd. Since then, the entire La Lu community has joined together every day in celebration of the year’s mantra, “All In!” When I am attending events or just talking to faculty, staff, and students, the feeling of “All In” best describes the La Lu experience. La Lumiere practices what it preaches. As Interim Head of School, I couldn’t ask for more. Joining the La Lumiere community in a year when the prefects coined the slogan “All In,” I quickly realized the sincerity behind La Lumiere’s welcome of the newcomer. And the feeling is mutual for any visitors who come to campus. Our recent ISACS survey results confirm a high degree of student and parent satisfaction about the sense of community developed here at La Lumiere School. The inclusive spirit of the the La Lu community sets the School apart from all others. In this period of change, I say this because of the special nature of the students, faculty, and staff here. They demonstrate this inclusive spirit as business-as-usual. It’s extraordinary how together the La Lumiere community is during this transition. Although change is never easy, the community has prevailed and the essence of La Lumiere stands tall. Students and teachers connect in meaningful ways such that trust becomes the genuine bond among them.
“The inclusive spirit of the
the La Lu community sets the School apart from all others. In this period of change, I say this because of the special nature of the students, faculty, and staff here. They demonstrate this inclusive spirit as business-as-usual.”
I credit the leadership of our faculty and staff, and the love and care they generate, for creating the La Lu “All In” spirit. Every day I witness the faculty and staff listening and responding thoughtfully to students. Egos are left at the door. The love and care that is so genuinely demonstrated here is what keeps our students coming back. “All In” is just another way of understanding the La Lu way. As change continues to occur, the La Lu way will carry on the love and care administered as part of the community DNA. I only wish I could bottle it and take it to other schools. Now that my year is half over, and I’ve experienced the joy of the “All In” community spirit that is both real and operative at La Lumiere, I am reminded of Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, “We must be our own before we can be another’s.” I assure you, our faculty, staff, and students subscribe to being true to themselves. I will remain forever beholden to the La Lu community for providing me with this signature experience in my “post graduate” year of life. Thank you and, “All In!”
Dr. Charles F. Clark Head of School
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La Lumiere School has made great strides since our charter freshman class of twenty-five young men, who first began the tradition of our School in the fall of 1964. Today we prepare 230 young women and men from all over the world for college and life beyond the college years. Our campus is bustling as we prepare for our next head of school, and we hold steadfast to the undertaking at hand — providing a student-centered educational experience for each individual enrolled. While we are proud of who we are and what we have accomplished, we continue to reflect on the mission set by our founders. We contemplate the possibilities and vision for our future, staying true to the ultimate goal of enabling independent problem-solving and lifelong learning for every student. Throughout the following pages, you will get glimpses of how the La Lumiere community ensures that this happens.
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Imagine: a dunk tank holding chemistry teacher Don Snedden, nervously anticipating the next student’s pitch; a campus-wide rock-paper-scissors tournament in which a freshman triumphs, celebrated by his new classmates with boisterous delight; an exuberant tug-of-war rivalry between four Headmaster’s Cup teams; and “Minute to Win It” games so intense that Marsch Gymnasium is rocked with ovation after ovation. It’s mid-August, and it’s La Lumiere’s annual orientation week. At first glance, the flurry of activity may simply look like fun and games as summer comes to a close and classes begin. But La Lumiere orientation has a deeper purpose — for students to forge lasting relationships. All students (new and returning; day and
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boarding; freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior) find themselves woven into a unique community that values and supports each individual at the same time it fosters a kinship between individuals. Yes, the week orients them to the campus and the school-year routine, but it also welcomes them into an extraordinary culture, the La Lumiere Family. Orientation at La Lumiere is like no other. It is just as unique to the School as each student is, and every year it changes — by design. Before planning begins, the students are tasked with choosing a theme for the entire academic year. This year the students selected “All In.” ALL in. It seems simple, but its meaning is twofold. Each student chooses to be ALL in at La Lumiere and embraces the opportunities that lie ahead. In that sense, ALL in describes the individual. At the same time, as a cohesive student body, all the students can work together, all-inclusively, as a community. At La Lumiere ALL are in.
“The thing I liked best about freshman orientation was that I got to meet upperclassmen who gave me advice about school and La Lumiere in general. As I became an upperclassman myself, I met new students and helped them adjust to the La Lumiere community as well. It was a great way to meet new people who are so driven and excited about La Lumiere.” - Jenna Rifai, Class of 2017 Valparaiso, Indiana
According to Chad Perney, the assistant director of student life at La Lumiere, “During orientation, ALL in describes the interlacing that happens among all students by day two or three. It is also an essential part of orientation’s success.” Chad says that he looks forward to watching throughout the year as the seniors take freshmen and transfer students under their wings and show them how the La Lumiere culture works. Each year orientation planning starts at the roots, with the students. Twelve to 18 returning students meet with faculty during the
Character, Scholarship and Faith
summer for several weeks, leading up to the start of the school year, to determine what activities will help mesh the students together so that each one feels an integral part of the La Lumiere community right from the start. Student-generated ideas are vital to the success
The campus-wide rock-paper-scissors tournament.
of the program. The activities chosen are intended to familiarize the students with each other, to acquaint new students with the School, and to build community among students, faculty, and staff.
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This August, after a few icebreakers, ALL in got earnest as students
Bryan Smith has led orientation for decades and says, “The
were divided up into their Headmaster’s Cup teams, to which they
earlier the students connect with each other, the happier they
are assigned their entire time at La Lumiere. There are four teams
are.” He has asked sophomores to reflect on their freshman
— Moore, Webster, Bunting, and Sullivan — named for former
orientation experience and share whether they were scared
La Lumiere headmasters. Fifty to 60 students on each team
because they didn’t know what to expect. Many said that they
compete all year for points, beginning with orientation activities.
were. He then asked if they liked it anyway, and the answer was
These points are tabulated throughout the school year for an
a resounding, “Oh, yeah!” Bryan says, “They may be nervous, but
end-of-year overall score. The result is not necessarily a glowing,
they were nervous together.”
single winning team, but rather a shared feeling of connectedness that seals students to the School. As sophomore Sophia Wood
La Lumiere junior Jenna Rifai remembers, “The thing I liked best
from Scottsdale, Arizona, says, “I really enjoyed being able to be
about freshman orientation was that I
active with our whole school. Not only are the activities that we do
got to meet upperclassmen who gave me
fun and exciting, but they allow all of us to get to know each other
advice about school and La Lumiere in
on a deeper level.”
general. As I became an upperclassman myself, I met new students and helped them
One new activity this year was a large-scale game of rock-paper-
adjust to the La Lumiere community as
scissors that included 230 students, faculty, and staff. The whole
well. It was a great way to meet new
contest took less than 30 minutes and ended with a playoff,
people who are so driven and excited
naming freshman Tyger Campbell from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the
about La Lumiere.”
grand champion. This is what Assistant Headmaster Bryan Smith calls “organized chaos.” And the students love it.
In between orientation activities and during a class discussion, the freshmen
DID YOU KNOW? The teacher most often dunked in the dunk tank was Mr. Will Massey.
were reminded that throughout the year, they
DID YOU KNOW? In the early 2000s, day students would spend the night on campus during orientation and sleep in the dorms with their friends.
will hear references to the “La Lumiere Family.” As in their own families, each member is ALL in. Students will be there for each other not only in the classroom but on the athletic fields and courts during games and practices, on stage during musical and dramatic performances, and on the road during Science
Olympiad and other competitions. They will be there for each other during the good times and the rough ones too. They will provide emotional support for each other, just as their family members do at home. It is considered the La Lumiere way. ALL in also applies to the attitude students have about each other. For a small school, La Lumiere is proud to have a diverse student body with students from all over the world and from many different ethnic backgrounds. The freshmen are taught the importance of respecting and accepting these differences. At first this lesson may begin with tolerance, but eventually it evolves into acceptance, and finally leads to embracing and celebrating the beauty of these differences. Many students arrive at La Lumiere having never encountered students from so many different cultures before. Now the person sitting next to me isn’t just from a neighborhood across town; she might be from a different country across the world. Not only should I respect her, but also I may have a responsibility toward her. As junior Jonghyeok (J.H.) Lee from Seoul, South Korea, puts it, “During orientation I got to know lots of different people: international students, boarders, new faculty, freshmen — people I did not know before.” Each year, orientation week closes with a big celebration. This year it was a carnival, complete with face painting, lanterns, and yes, that dunk tank. Many consider the goal of orientation to be simply introducing the policies and processes necessary to navigate a day at the School, such as how to put your plate away, where to find the athletic fields, whether it is faster to climb the stairs outside the academic building or inside. But at La Lumiere, the students walk away with much more than that. It’s a feeling of belonging that carries them through the four years ahead, and through a lifetime. It’s being ALL in.
DID YOU KNOW? Bunting’s team color was previously brown, but students made the decision to change the color to a more vibrant purple to help generate more team spirit.
Students are assigned to a Headmaster’s Cup team during orientation and compete for that team during their time at La Lu. Siblings are assigned to the same team creating the opportunity for some fun family vs. family rivalries. We look forward to enrolling the next generation of Lakers and plan to continue the tradition of aligning families under the banners of our former headmasters.
Next Chapter with Head of School Select Adam Kronk
The
La Lumiere School is proud to announce that after a careful and
“We are thrilled to be joining the La Lumiere family. At every turn, I’ve been impressed with this place — from the camaraderie of the staff and faculty to the comportment of the students, the beautiful grounds to the fabled Moore House, the vision of the trustees to the involvement of parents. It’s clear that the school is precious to everyone, and I’m honored and anxious to help write the next chapter in its rich history.”
deliberative process, the La Lumiere Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Adam Kronk as the School’s seventh Head of School. Following Dr. Charles Clark’s thoughtful leadership as interim Head of School, Adam will begin in July 2016, bringing to campus an impressive energy, leadership track record, vision, and commitment to building on the strengths of the School. Adam earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Nonprofit Administration, both summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame. He has extensive leadership experience in both education and nonprofit organizations in the Midwest. Since 2011, he has led the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership in the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business where he also teaches ethics in the Management Department. Adam began his career in the classroom teaching English at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy in Detroit, Michigan. He then worked as the Director of Campus Ministry Outreach in Europe for the University of Notre Dame before returning to South Bend, Indiana, and serving as Chief Operating Officer for the Center for the Homeless, a nationally-recognized residential facility providing extensive programming and on-site services to more than 200 men, women, and children. There he met his wife, Jacqueline, and after working together for five years, they moved to Southeast Asia to help lead PEPY, an international organization working to improve access to quality education in rural Cambodia. Adam and Jacqueline have two young boys, Sorin and Leo, and are eager
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to join the vibrant community on campus.
New Members Join the Board of Trustees Mary Jane Eisenhauer
Bridget Van Eekeren ’88
H. David Wood ’77
Mary Jane Eisenhauer is currently
Bridget Van Eekeren is a 1988 La Lumiere
H. David Wood joins the La Lumiere
Associate Professor and Program
School graduate and received her B.A. in
School Board of Trustees with significant
Coordinator of Early Childhood Education
English from the University of Dayton. Bridget
experience in the commercial insurance
at Purdue University North Central where
has extensive experience in fundraising,
industry, holding executive positions with
she teaches courses in child development;
fiduciary guidance, and event planning.
national, international, and regional insurance
developmentally appropriate curriculum;
Her experience includes serving as Grant
brokerage firms in all areas of operations,
early literacy; and child, family, school, and
Coordinator for South Suburban Family
sales and service, underwriting, program
community partnerships.
Shelter and Vice President of Development
management, and mergers and acquisitions.
She earned her B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and her M.S.Ed. in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University, and her Ed.D. from the National College of Education at National Louis University. Mary Jane and her husband, Don, live in Beverly Shores, Indiana with their children, Mary Frances “Frannie” ’16, George ’18, and
at Glenwood Academy. She is a founding member of the Cancer Support Center Community Board where she has served as
David currently oversees technology, operations, business process re-engineering,
president, vice president, and secretary.
accounting service and operations centers,
“This is an exciting time for the School as we
management as Executive Vice President,
welcome a new head of school, and I hope
Head of Insurance Operations of Wells
that I can aid in the continued success of
Fargo Insurance.
La Lu. I am excited to be a part of a this
offshore processes, data integrity, and project
new chapter.”
David earned his B.S. in Business
School has become very special to Don and
Bridget lives in Western Springs, Illinois, with
State University and his J.D. from the
me. It is an honor to serve the La Lumiere
David and their five children, Matthew Jelinek
University of La Verne College of Law.
community and I am looking forward to
’13, Megan Jelinek ’16, Patrick Jelinek ’17,
He lives with his wife, Christina Thanstrom,
wonderful happenings ahead.”
Casey Van Eekeren (age 8), and Tommy Van
and their children Sophia ’18 and Harrison
Eekeren (age 6).
(age 13) in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Hattie (age 13). Mary Jane says, “La Lumiere
Administration and Finance from Arizona
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As the morning sun glistened on Lake La Lumiere, forty-nine seniors, dressed in navy caps and freshly-pressed gowns, relished their graduation day. The pages that follow also glisten with the inspiration, joy, and honor of the day. Bittersweet as their departure may be, for our La Lumiere graduates, the future is bright.
Excerpt from Dr. Anaya’s 2015 Commencement Address... Grit … it is defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals. It is a positive character trait that has been used to define individuals capable of accomplishing more than the average person for the purpose of personal achievement. Gritty individuals do not seek fame. Although they may win awards or be recognized, it is not their primary motive. I am proud of my grit. My grittiness was cultivated here at La Lumiere and has been the basis of my character ever since. Do I like to win awards? Yes, of course! Do I live my life so that I will be a famous person or known only for my awards? No. Do I want to make a difference in the world in some way by how I live my life? Yes. Because what I consider personal achievement is to be happy and fulfilled in my personal life and in my career … to be able to contribute to the
Dr. Heather Anaya ’95 As a student at La Lumiere School, Heather (Bankowski) Anaya was active in Science Olympiad, student government, journalism, theatre, basketball, and soccer. She played on the men’s team because there was no soccer team for women at the time. She received several awards, including the Alumni Memorial Award, the Rick Coppens Memorial Award, and the James R. Moore Scholar-Athlete Award. Dr. Anaya is currently an attending physician and Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of the Senior Medical Student OB/GYN Clerkship and Resident Rotation in maternal fetal medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
world and make it a better place. So how does this personal achievement take place? How do you get from Point A to Point B? You all are at Point A right now. Courage is what lets you overcome fears that might hold you back from fulfilling your goals and dreams and provides confidence to take opportunities. Confidence is the powerful stuff that turns thought into action. Confidence is not something that you may feel like you have an abundance of when you are in high school. I can tell you that I did not wake up one day with full-on confidence to decide that my dream in life was to become a physician and take care of women with very high risk pregnancies. There are experiences and opportunities that come in many different forms throughout life, sometimes disguised as diamonds in the rough. These experiences can be very instrumental in shaping the course of your life, and you learn to build on each experience and gain momentum toward achieving your goals. I believe playing sports
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has given me courage. Being an athlete has inspired me to work toward goals, learn to be resilient, and develop confidence; ultimately, it has prepared me for my profession and for life in general. What do sports have in common with becoming a doctor? Where did my sports fanaticism start? Well, right here in this gym actually. I was an energetic freshman and I loved soccer. There was no such thing as a women’s soccer team at La Lu at that time so I took a big risk and tried out for the men’s team. I was the only girl on the varsity soccer team for four years. And I was a starter for two of those years. Did I learn a lot about teamwork and work ethic and how to stand up for myself? For sure. Did I eat some turf during that time because I was sometimes too feisty for my own good? Yes … pretty much on a daily basis. Did I learn about being a successful girl in a predominantly men’s sport? Absolutely. We had an opponent who refused to play us because I, a GIRL, would be playing. Coach Moore, on behalf of my whole team, told them either I would play or their team would need to forfeit those games and take the losses on their record. They forfeited. Here’s the lesson from that story: have the courage to pursue opportunities that scare you. These are the circumstances that have the potential for personal growth beyond your wildest imaginations. My experiences in soccer inspired me to have the courage to really push my limits, and as a result I developed confidence that was important in all aspects of my life, not just on the soccer field. I was terrified to try out for a men’s team and put my pride on the line but I love a good challenge, and I refused to be intimidated by the idea of being the only girl on the team. I hate sitting on the sidelines of anything. Whatever I learned in soccer paled in comparison to the world beyond La Lu. The road to medicine was tough. College was
full of bloodthirsty pre-med students who
doing things only for immediate rewards.
sometimes very sad days, but I always have
all wanted a spot in medical school. It isn’t
This is another aspect of grit. Teaching may
rewarding days.
pretty. Suddenly I was a little fish in a big
not make me famous, but the students I
pond full of piranhas.
teach will use what I have taught them for
Graduating from La Lumiere is a big
years down the road, and then their learners
deal. Remember that grit, courage, and
will teach more learners, and so on.
confidence apply to whatever you pursue in
Remember the grit? Well it came in handy. Getting accepted into medical school was
life that you love and that makes you happy.
one of the biggest hurdles in my life. But it
Whether you want to be an entrepreneur,
was worth it. Medical school was hard work
a veterinarian, a political journalist, an
and some play. It was like one big Science Olympiad. I was in nerd heaven. I grew up a lot during that time. With soccer, there are referees. Most of the time the good team prevails. In medicine, the rules don’t always seem fair. During my clinical rotations, I saw the miracle of life at its finest with little, chubby, cutie-pie babies born into the world, and then I saw people get very sick and die — young people. People
“Graduating from La Lumiere is a big deal. Remember that grit, courage, and confidence apply to whatever you pursue in life that you love and that makes you happy.”
investment banker, a cardiologist ... whatever! There are high expectations as to the depth of your character and grit. You are extraordinary graduates and will be role models no matter what career path you choose. Teach by being. Be the most awesome version of yourself. Are you going to be the person who has the courage to take challenges and opportunities that might
like me. Like my friends. There was no life
scare you? Will you put your pride on the
referee, no red card.
line to potentially do something amazing
I knew I had found the right career.
I specialize in high risk pregnancies and
in your life? Will you have the confidence
am an expert in the most life-and-death
to push yourself to accomplish more than
of situations for babies and their moms. I
the average individual (because who wants
I teach young doctors and medical students
am the obstetrician that you go to when
to be average)? Surprise yourself with how
to be the next leaders in medicine. This
something very scary or risky is going
awesome you are! Make the most of every
is the part about giving back and doing
on with your pregnancy. That means I
day and every opportunity. After all, you only
something good for the future rather than
sometimes have very happy days and
live once!
2015 Honorary Senior Medal Recipient Dr. Peter J. Campbell, Jr.
During the School’s 2015 Commencement celebration, Dr. Peter Campbell was awarded the Honorary Senior Medal by Michael Kennedy ’86 (in his final year as Headmaster at La Lumiere) for growing and advancing the College Counseling Office during his 11 years as director. “You are respected throughout the country, and La Lumiere is lucky to have you … I think the medal is a great way to honor your commitment, but honestly, I don’t have a big enough medal or even the words to express La Lumiere’s appreciation and my admiration for what you do, what you stand for, and the integrity with which you do your job every day. You, my friend, are great every day!”
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Conner Correira, Head Prefect Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California As the La Lumiere graduates of 2015 prepared to part ways, leave their beloved School and the classmates they came to know so well, and start their lives as college students, Head Prefect Conner Correira shared inspiring thoughts for the future during his commencement speech. “Everyone in this room has the ability to change the world. It doesn’t matter how smart you are, or what gender you are or race, or if you have obstacles maybe others don’t — you still have that ability. With hard work, dedication, and courage, you can do anything. Accomplishments will not come without struggle. Nothing worthwhile comes easy. And nothing in this world is free. No one will give you handouts, or listen to your problems, or give you special treatment. We must be the masters of our own fate. We must learn how to be knocked down 99 times and still get up the 100th. But the thing is, we can! No one is stopping us from doing what we want — the only limits that we have are the ones we place upon ourselves. We are very fortunate. We are blessed with opportunity. We are blessed with ability. And we can all do great things. I am happy and proud to be part of this class of 2015. I will see you all in the future.”
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Alumni Memorial Award Ana Elizabeth Kleihege
SENIOR AWARDS James R. Moore Scholar Athlete Award: Daniel Aras Goodman Head Prefect: Conner Scott Correira Headmaster’s Award for Growth and Distinction: Ka’Ron Joharii Wilson
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio The Alumni Memorial Award is the highest award that La Lumiere bestows upon a graduating senior who best portrays the School’s ideal. This award is given in honor of deceased La Lumiere students and alumni whose character, scholarship, and faith are fondly remembered. The 2015 Alumni Memorial Award recipient was Ana Elizabeth Kleihege.
Senior Award for Stellar Academic Performance: Ana Elizabeth Kleihege
“My freshman year, I set the bar high for
Senior Award for Service to Younger Students: Jalen Rashod Coleman-Lands
Not because I was embarrassed about
The One of Us Award: Brittany Lynn Hicks, Ikeadi Matthew Ndukwu, and Lucas Raphael Conner Alan R. Hannan Unsung Hero Award: Livia Fife Gazzolo Trustees Award for Leadership Based on Character: Lydia Briggs Costello The Alumni Memorial Award: Ana Elizabeth Kleihege
2015 Memorial Award
alumni
Ana Elizabeth Kleih
ege
myself and I was recognized more than expected. This recognition scared me. being a good student or worried that people would judge me, but because I didn’t want to brag or downplay anyone else’s hard work. Nevertheless, I became ‘that kid’ who affects the curve, ‘that kid’ who has her hand up in class ready to answer questions, ‘that kid’ who gets the award. Becoming ‘that kid’ wasn’t by choice; it was just what people came to expect of me. But we should all do things to the best of our ability, and be proud of our accomplishments. If you’re known for being good at something … own it! Never forget that being ‘that kid’ is a good thing.” — Excerpt from Ana’s Senior Chapel speech In addition to receiving the Alumni Memorial Award, Ana earned numerous academic distinctions in a variety of subjects throughout her years at La Lumiere, including Summa Cum Laude and the Senior Award for Stellar Academic Performance. Ana also served as Admissions Prefect her senior year. Ana is the daughter of Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83.
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Tuition and Fees Investment Income
Sources of Revenue Auxiliary Services
Chairman’s Message
Tuition and Fees Investment Income Auxiliary Services
Annual Fund and Other Donations Annual Fund and Other Donations
A phrase that is often used to describe La Lumiere is “small school, big results.” As a Trustee, I am privileged to witness our small school accomplish these big results frequently and in many different ways. One of the most dramatic results our School has realized is outlined on the pages that follow this report in our list of donors. The magnitude of your generosity
Instructional Services
is a “big result” and we are grateful to you for each gift that has been made to La Lumiere.
Plant Operation
Plant Operation
Supporting extraordinary students and faculty by staying
Instructional S
Capital Gift Expense Admissions Student Activities
current and relevant to academic demands requires significant
Uses of Revenue
resources. Because we are a small school, each donation is
Other Expenses
important and has a profound impact on our mission. The generous support from our alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and
Food Service
friends has positioned La Lumiere among the strongest college
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preparatory schools in the Midwest. General and Administrative
On the following pages you will find a list of philanthropic supporters who are committed to La Lumiere’s advancements, and many have chosen to give to the Annual Fund. These gifts are spent and therefore needed each year, and they represent a flexible, immediate, and essential source of funds for the
Financial Report 2014-2015 Sources of Revenue
School. I invite you to read our annual report in which you will see the significant impact that your gift to La Lumiere has made. Please accept our humble gratitude for the support that enables our small school to generate such big results.
Tuition and Fees Auxiliary Services Annual Fund and Other Donations Investment Income
$5,023,809 $307,671 $1,709,420 $11,850
Total $7,052,750 Many thanks,
Uses of Revenue Instructional Services Student Activities
Mark Leyden ’77 Board of Trustees, Chair La Lumiere School
$328,656
Plant Operation
$1,148,967
Admissions $150,739 General and Administrative Other Expenses
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$282,074
Food Services
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$1,475,888
$2,058,906 $10,325 $283,567
Total $5,739,122
General an
2014-15 Giving by Level Founders Society $25,000+
Anonymous Mrs. William P. Linnen^ Joan and Andy McKenna^ Robert and Kerry ’84 Turner^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Valleau ’80^ Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vanderboegh^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95^ Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Mr. Weiguo Xue and Mrs. Fengli Ma
God’s Hand Society $10,000 - $24,999
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Farr^ Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77^ Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner^ Mr. Kim Redding^ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84^ David and Bridget ‘88 Van Eekeren Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf Services H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom^
tal Gift Expense missions Trustee
Society $5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous udent Activities Mr. E.M. Bakwin^ Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bobrinskoy^ Other Expenses Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice^ Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose M. Conroy ’90^ ood Service Rick and Elizabeth Dekker^ Mr. and Mrs. Rob Farr^ Mrs. Diane Gabriel^ Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski^ nd Administrative Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86^ Mrs. Rosemary A. Mennen^ Arlene, John, Sarah ’87, Merribeth ’90, and John ’94 Rose^ Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer^ Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86^ Susie and Tom Yemc^
Leadership Society $2,000 - $4,999 Anonymous (2)^ David and Ginger Arnell Ms. Rebecca S. Busch and Alberto W. Busch ’14^ Doug and Allison Cayce Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Crowe^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Everist, Jr. ’73^ Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone^ Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Farr^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Franke^ Ellen Frankle^ Joe ’83 and Jane Gaffigan^ Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen^ Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle^ Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield John ’71 and Catherine Hiler ^
Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston^ Mr. and Mrs. William Igoe ’74 Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80^ Mr. and Mrs. David Knight^ Ms. Claire Knipe Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kunst^ Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lawicki^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck^ Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky^ Mr. John T. McCarthy^ David and Johanna Miller^ Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rampage John ’69 and Christine Rumely^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturtevant ^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano^ Mr. Zhen Yang and Mrs. Qiuxiang Tian^ Mr. Moo Yeol Yoo and Ms. Hyun Jung Kim^
Headmaster’s Club $1,000 - $1,999 Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song^ Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. David A. Collins ’77 and Ms. Patricia J. Julian^ Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner Mr. Kevin C. Crowell and Ms. Janet S. Leong^ Dr. Raymond E. Daly III^ Mr. George Demos ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. DeNardo ’80^ Mr. Gregory Engstrom and Mrs. Rebecca Herrold-Engstrom Dr. Donald H. Fehrs and Dr. Maureen Fehrs^ Mr. and Ms. Leo J. Ford, III^ Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grieger Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gumz ^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Hillenbrand ’84^ Joan and John Hillenbrand^ Amy and Tim Kennedy Mr. Dong Ho Lee and Mrs. Gi Hyun Kim^ Mr. Eun Jae Lee and Mrs. Seong Hee Kwon^ Mr. Michael A. Leman Mr. Bo Li and Mrs. Jian Zhang^ Mr. and Mrs. James E. Mack^ Mrs. Barbara Moore^ Gayle Nicosia^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Nolan ’72^ Dr. and Mrs. Samir Patel^ Mr. David N. Rentschler ’77^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Riley ’78^ The Rogers Family ^ Mr. Thomas M. Rosshirt ’77 and Ms. Molly McUsic^
Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Sandin Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer^ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schornack^ Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mr. and Mrs. Thor Thordarson Jerry and Claudia Williams Mr. Lin Wu and Mrs. Lin Xia^ Mr. Xiaobao Yang and Mrs. Xinhua Deng^ Simon Zhang ’17^ Mr. Zifeng Zheng and Mrs. Liping Ge^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zweig ’71^
Lakers Club $250 - $999 Anonymous (2)^ Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Adam ’85^ Jim and Robin Albano^ Joy Allen^ Heather (Bankowski) ’95 and Jorge Anaya^ Mr. Ken R. Andert^ Chris and Grace Balawender^ Dr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Bonomo ’88^ Scott Brennan Rory Bunce Mr. John K. Caulfield ’98^ Mr. and Mrs. Scott Correira^ Ned ’81 and Caroline Costello Chris and Jill Craig Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Craig ’79^ Tripp ’86 and Christian Devers^ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Edwards ’79^ Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Eversole Dr. Scott P. Fielder and Dr. Kristin I. Wu The Honorable James P. Flannery, Jr. ’68 and Ms. Carol F. Zigulich^ Mr. Jay Fontaine and Dr. Jennifer J. Fontaine Brian Fryar Mrs. Lois C. Gallagher^ Ms. Michele Gazzolo Michael and Nicole Guenin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gumz ’89^ Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Gumz ’88^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hackl ’81^ Ms. Jillian Haman^ Mrs. Gretchen R. Hannan^ Tom Heckman Mr. Shane Heirman^ Drs. Brent and Kristie Hicks Mrs. Virginia Hicks^ Mrs. Irene M. Hirt^ Joe Hostetler ’72^ Robert ’73 and Lisa Hostetter^ Mr. Leonard P. Jennings ’86^ Mr. Andrew E. Jones ’98^ Ryugo ’92 and Hana Kato ’93^
Dr. Clifford J. Kavinsky and Dr. Evalyn N. Grant^ Mr. Kevin J. Kearney ’86^ Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. James R. Kennedy, Jr. ’79 Pat Kennedy^ Dave Kirkby^ Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83 Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Krop ’83^ Mr. and Mrs. John D. Langford Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Leyden ’78^ Will and Stacey Lingle^ Mrs. Elizabeth M. Lovelace Schillaci ’89^ Mindy and Bonnie Macius^ Ms. Kathleen A. Mack ’81^ Geoff and Katite (Grote) Mackey ’86^ Deacon and Mrs. Richard S. Magenis^ Bartosz Maj Mr. and Mrs. John Marsch ’70^ Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin^ Mr. and Mrs. James McKenzie^ Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. McNabola ’85^ Drs. David and Lovera Miller Jay and Sandie Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jay H. Miller Dick Moran Tina Morin Mrs. Colleen Quirk Morrison ’97^ Christopher Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy^ Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Muson^ Mr. and Mrs. David Narain^ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Nawrocki, Jr. ’68^ Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Ndukwu^ Jonathan and Susan Nesbitt^ Rick and Maryann Newell^ Rick Newman Mr. James M. O’Brien ’70^ Dr. and Mrs. William Ostermiller Mr. Daniel J. Paff^ Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pagels^ Dr. and Mrs. Sachin R. Patel^ Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Patterson^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul ‘69^ Dr. Stephen R. Paul and Ms. Janice B. Rodenberg^ Josh and Alex ’03 Penry^ Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard A. Perschke^ Mr. Steve Probst and Ms. Andi Jones^ Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Ramirez ’80^ Roger and Cathy Rhomberg^ Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich, Jr.^ Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Rose ’96^ Sarah Rose ’87^ Dan ‘84 and Jean Rosshirt^ Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Roszkiewicz^ Jim and Judy Sarwark^ ^Indicates Unrestricted Annual Fund Donor
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Clem ‘69 and Viki Schaub^ Katherine Kerrigan Shannon ’79^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Shannon ’73^ Lorinda (Nina Cathcart) Shaw ’83^ Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shoop^ Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Don D. Snedden^ Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey G. Sparrow ’78^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Sparrow ’76^ Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sullivan^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Sutter^ Dr. and Mrs. Smari Thordarson Dr. and Mrs. Pietro Tonino^ John and Rachel Uryga^ Mr. and Mrs. Trevor S. Wade^ Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Weber ’82^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Whitlow ’85^ Mr. and Mrs. Bradley H. Wire^ Mr. Taylor O. Wright IV ’80^ Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Wroblewski^ Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone^ Dr. and Mrs. Mark T. Zaranski^
Contributors Club up to $249 Anonymous Ms. Natalee Allenbaugh ’09^ Sandy and Bob Allshouse^ Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Babcock^ Captain Peter M. Balawender ‘03^ Mr. and Mrs. Brett Balhoff^ Mr. Matthew Barnicle ’88^ Mr. and Ms. Kim Baxter Ms. Elizabeth Behar^ Doug and Tammy Behnke Alyse R. Bolda ’08^ Mrs. Margaret Bolton Traute Bransfield Ms. Devon T. Brennan ’02^ Mr. Edward J. Breslin^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bridgman^ Mr. Sam Briggs and Mrs. Connie Bratton Briggs^ David and Carrie Brockway ’86^ Mrs. Mary Brockway^ Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Buchanan^ John Buzia ’78^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Cains^ Dr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell^ Mr. Christopher Ciambarella and Mrs. Li Chen Tsai^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coleman^ Mr. Christiaan J. Corthier ’91^ Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Crane^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Crepeau ’78 Gail Daly ^ Mr. Peter A. Daly ’71^
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Mr. and Mrs. Drew Danik^ Mr. Charles Dempsey^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Demski ’79^ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo^ Bill Dickinson Kelly Bridgman Dietrich ’89^ Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Dorman ’76^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duggan ’77^ Mr. Kyle Dybing and Dr. Anne Dybing^ Mr. Timothy Earles^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Edwards Rudy and Susie Eguizabal^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fabricius^ Ms. Kristin Fanciullacci^ Mr. Ron Farina^ Dr. and Ms. Scott P. Fogel^ Jaime Frankle ’04^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fraze^ James P. Gately ’77^ Mr. and Mrs. William Grimmer^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grote ’85^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Hackett Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hague^ Alan R. Hannan ’78^ Mike and Cindy Heffron^ Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85^ Becca and Jon Hendricks^ Blair Hoenk ’04^ Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hostetler ’77 Andrew D. Hutchcraft ’69^ Mr. Bradley Johnstin^ Mr. and Mrs. K. Brian Jones^ Mr. and Mrs. John P. Joy^ Mr. and Mrs. Jerrald T. Kabelin^ Clare Kaminski ’10^ Mr. and Mrs. John Kerrigan ’84^ Dr. and Mrs. Robert O. Kinney ’78^ Ms. Margaret A. Klein ’90^ Dr. Hillary (Guenther) Knight ’05 and Mr. James Knight^ Rick and Kitty Knoll^ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll Richard and Eileen Kochanny^ George L. Koehm, Jr. ’14^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Kotz ’86^ Mr. and Mrs. David Kozak^ Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Guy Lenardo ’76^ Dr. and Mrs. Charles G. Lischer ^ Mickey Macius ’13^ Mr. Will Massey^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. McArdle ’70^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul McDonnell^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNamara^ Ronald Meshenberg Mr. Tyrone Miller Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Morris^ Mr. William Murphy ’68 Dr. Mariam Nasidi^
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Nawrocki, Jr.^ Ms. Joanne Nemitz Susan ’83 and Tom Newell^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Nolan ’69^ Ms. Mary C. O’Malley^ Mr. and Mrs. T. Michael Osterman ’81^ Mr. and Mrs. Vishad Patel^ Mrs. Joseph Pedulla Mr. Chad M. Perney ’08^ Mr. and Mrs. James Petner Marly Tristano ’07 and Caleb Phillips ’08^ Alexis Pontius ’99^ Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Poore^ Trish and Tim Preheim^ Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Prinz, Jr.^ Mr. Scot Purkeypile^ Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69^ Ms. Kerry E. Quirk ’05^ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rehrer^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Rentschler, Jr. ’76^ Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Rentschler ’73^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Ringo ’83^ Dr. and Mrs. John E. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Rye^ Evan Schrauben ’11^ Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Schuster^ Dan and Andrea Sells Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre Mike and Bridget Shipley Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Siwietz ’74 Mr. Mark C. Smith and Dr. Anastasia L. Smith^ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Sperling ’87 Linda Sperling^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Spingler^ Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Stimley^ Larry and Bonnie Sullivan^ John and Ann Sweeney^ Mr. and Mrs. Clint Tallman^ Beanie Tenney Mr. and Mrs. David E. Tincher^ Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Tincher ’98^ Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Tincher ’99^ Dr. Jenny Tristano ’01^ Mr. James A. Tungate ‘04^ Meg and Matt ’86 Tym^ Kellene and Jeffery Urbaniak^ Ms. Sarah Tristano ’04^ Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Ward, Jr.^ Rev. Wayne F. Watts^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Webster ’83^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster^ Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Williams^ Mr. Michael J. Williams ’86^ Mr. Takayoshi Yamada ’02^ Mr. and Mrs. John Yarger^ Mr. John R. Yast ’75^ Mr. and Mrs. Herb F. Yekel Tommy Yemc ’14^ Miss Solstice Zaranski ’14^ Dr. Qing Zhang and Mrs. Yin Yang
Giving by Constituency Board of Trustees
Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Rick and Elizabeth Dekker Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Hillenbrand ’84 Mr. and Mrs. William Igoe ’74 Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck David and Johanna Miller John ‘69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Rev. Wayne F. Watts
Emeritus Trustees Anonymous Traute Bransfield Dr. Raymond E. Daly III The Honorable James P. Flannery, Jr. ’68 and Ms. Carol F. Zigulich Joe ’83 and Jane Gaffigan Mrs. William P. Linnen Joan and Andy McKenna Mrs. Barbara Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul ’69 Trish and Tim Preheim Mr. David N. Rentschler ’77 Arlene and John Rose Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Sandin Larry and Bonnie Sullivan
Former Trustees Ned ’81 and Caroline Costello Ellen Frankle Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gumz John ’71 and Catherine Hiler Joan and John Hillenbrand Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. James E. Mack Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Nawrocki, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rampage Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Rentschler, Jr. ’76 Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schornack Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Valleau ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster
Faculty and Staff Sandy and Bob Allshouse Mr. Ken R. Andert Chris and Grace Balawender Mr. and Mrs. Brett Balhoff Ms. Elizabeth Behar Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Buchanan
Dr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell Mr. Christopher Ciambarella and Mrs. Li Chen Tsai Mr. Timothy Earles Rudy and Susie Eguizabal Ms. Kristin Fanciullacci Jaime Frankle ’04 Mike and Cindy Heffron Mr. Shane Heirman Becca and Jon Hendricks Mr. Bradley Johnstin Mr. and Mrs. John P. Joy Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. David Kozak Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kunst Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Will and Stacey Lingle Mr. Will Massey Mr. and Mrs. Paul McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller Sean and Amie Murphy Dr. Mariam Nasidi Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pagels Mr. and Mrs. Vishad Patel Josh and Alex ’03 Penry Mr. Chad M. Perney ’08 Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Poore Mr. Steve Probst and Ms. Andi Jones Mr. Scot Purkeypile Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Rye Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Don D. Snedden Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Spingler Mr. and Mrs. Clint Tallman Kellene and Jeffery Urbaniak John and Rachel Uryga Jerry and Claudia Williams Susie and Tom Yemc
Former Faculty and Staff Mr. Edward J. Breslin Mrs. Mary Brockway Mr. and Mrs. Drew Danik Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo Rudy and Susie Eguizabal Pat Kennedy Dave Kirkby Rick and Kitty Knoll Richard and Eileen Kochanny Deacon and Mrs. Richard S. Magenis David and Johanna Miller Mrs. Barbara Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Nolan ’69 Ms. Mary C. O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69 Larry and Bonnie Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster
Current Parents Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Adam ’85 Jim and Robin Albano David and Ginger Arnell Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song Mr. and Ms. Kim Baxter Doug and Tammy Behnke Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. Sam Briggs and Mrs. Connie Bratton Briggs Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Doug and Allison Cayce Mr. David A. Collins ’77 and Mrs. Patricia J. Julian Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner Mr. and Mrs. Scott Correira Ned ’81 and Caroline Costello Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Crowe Mr. Kevin C. Crowell and Mrs. Janet S. Leong Ms. Michelle M. David Mr. Kyle Dybing and Dr. Anne Dybing Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Mr. Gregory Engstrom and Mrs. Rebecca Herrold-Engstrom Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fabricius Dr. and Ms. Scott P. Fogel Mr. Jay Fontaine and Dr. Jennifer J. Fontaine Mr. and Ms. Leo J. Ford, III Ms. Michele Gazzolo Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grieger Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Hackett Ms. Jillian Haman Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85 Drs. Brent and Kristie Hicks Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83 Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lawicki Mr. Dong Ho Lee and Mrs. Gi Hyun Kim Mr. Eun Jae Lee and Mrs. Seong Hee Kwon Mr. Bo Li and Mrs. Jian Zhang Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck
Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky Mr. and Mrs. Paul McDonnell Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner Sean and Amie Murphy Mr. and Mrs. David Narain Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Ndukwu Rick and Maryann Newell Mr. Daniel J. Paff Dr. and Mrs. Sachin R. Patel Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. James Petner Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn Mr. Kim Redding Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rehrer Roger and Cathy Rhomberg Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John E. Rogers Mr. Robert T. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Schuster Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre Mike and Bridget Shipley Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Siwietz ’74 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Mr. Mark C. Smith and Dr. Anastasia L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Sperling ’87 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Stimley Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturtevant Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Sutter Beanie Tenney Robert and Kerry (Gabriel) ’84 Turner David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Trevor S. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Ward, Jr. Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Wroblewski Mr. Lin Wu and Mrs. Lin Xia Mr. Weiguo Xue and Mrs. Fengli Ma Mr. Xiaobao Yang and Mrs. Xinhua Deng Mr. Zhen Yang and Mrs. Qiuxiang Tian Susie and Tom Yemc Mr. Moo Yeol Yoo and Ms. Hyun Jung Kim Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone Dr. and Mrs. Mark T. Zaranski Dr. Qing Zhang and Mrs. Yin Yang Mr. Zifeng Zheng and Mrs. Liping Ge
Alumni Parents Anonymous (3) Joy Allen Chris and Grace Balawender Doug and Tammy Behnke Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bobrinskoy Mrs. Margaret Bolton Traute Bransfield Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bridgman Mr. Sam Briggs and Mrs. Connie Bratton Briggs Mrs. Mary Brockway Ms. Rebecca S. Busch and Alberto W. Busch ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Cains Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coleman Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner Ned ’81 and Caroline Costello Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Crane Gail Daly Dr. Raymond E. Daly III Rick and Elizabeth Dekker Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Farr Dr. Donald H. Fehrs and Dr. Maureen Fehrs Mr. Jay Fontaine and Dr. Jennifer J. Fontaine Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Franke Ellen Frankle Mrs. Diane Gabriel Mrs. Lois C. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grieger Mr. and Mrs. William Grimmer Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gumz Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hague Mrs. Gretchen R. Hannan Drs. Brent and Kristie Hicks Mrs. Virginia Hicks Joan and John Hillenbrand Mrs. Irene M. Hirt Mr. and Mrs. K. Brian Jones Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Dr. Clifford J. Kavinsky and Dr. Evalyn N. Grant Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83 Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Rick and Kitty Knoll Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Mrs. William P. Linnen Dr. and Mrs. Charles G. Lischer
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Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mindy and Bonnie Macius Mr. and Mrs. James E. Mack Mr. John T. McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin Joan and Andy McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNamara Mrs. Rosemary A. Mennen Mrs. Barbara Moore Dr. Mariam Nasidi Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Nawrocki, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Ndukwu Jonathan and Susan Nesbitt Rick and Maryann Newell Gayle Nicosia Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pagels Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard A. Perschke Trish and Tim Preheim Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Prinz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rampage Dr. and Mrs. John E. Rogers Arlene and John Rose Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Roszkiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Sandin Jim and Judy Sarwark Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schornack Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Schuster Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shoop Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey G. Sparrow ’78 Linda Sperling Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Larry and Bonnie Sullivan John and Ann Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. David E. Tincher Dr. and Mrs. Pietro Tonino Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano John and Rachel Uryga David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vanderboegh Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Ward, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Williams Mr. and Mrs. John Yarger Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel Susie and Tom Yemc Mr. Moo Yeol Yoo and Ms. Hyun Jung Kim Dr. and Mrs. Mark T. Zaranski
Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Babcock Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fraze Mrs. Diane Gabriel
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Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Jerrald T. Kabelin Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mrs. William P. Linnen Mr. and Mrs. James McKenzie Ms. Joanne Nemitz Mrs. Joseph Pedulla Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer Linda Sperling Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vanderboegh Mr. and Mrs. Herb F. Yekel
Dr. James R. Kennedy Endowed Scholarship Anonymous Traute Bransfield Dr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Doug and Allison Cayce Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Crepeau ’78 Rick and Elizabeth Dekker Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Mrs. Diane Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen Mrs. Gretchen R. Hannan Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Sandin Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Shannon ’73 Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sullivan Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel Susie and Tom Yemc
2015 Duathlon Anonymous Rory Bunce Dr. Scott P. Fielder and Dr. Kristin I. Wu Fryar Orthodontics Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Drs. Brent and Kristie Hicks Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Ms. Claire Knipe La Porte Anesthesiology Mr. and Mrs. John D. Langford Drs. David and Lovera Miller Miller’s Port-a-Pots Mr. Tyrone Miller Northwest Indiana Triathletes Dr. and Mrs. William Ostermiller Alexis Pontius ’99 Sauers Buick GMC Dr. and Mrs. Smari Thordarson Mr. and Mrs. Thor Thordarson
Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf Wolf Family Dentistry
Businesses and Foundations Catherine Riley Boege Donor Advised Fund Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation Gibson Insurance Land O’Frost Linnen Memorial Fund Lippmann-Milwaukee, Inc. Raymond E. Daly Scholarship Fund Target Take Charge of Education Program TCF Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program Wells Fargo Foundation Education Matching Gift Program
Gifts In Memory or Honor Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose M. Conroy ‘90 in honor of Larry Sullivan, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Craig ’79 in memory of Mrs. June B. Dorman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Farr in memory of Tom Farr ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Farr in memory of Tom Farr ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Rob Farr in memory of Tom Farr ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Morris in honor of John Rumely ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Shannon ’73 in loving memory of Tom Compall ’73 and Doug Newcombe ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Muson in memory of Tom Farr ’93 Linda Sperling in honor of Dana Rafferty ’16
Restricted Anonymous 1st Source Bank Aluminum Extrusions Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Scott Brennan Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Ned ’81 and Caroline Costello Rick and Elizabeth Dekker Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Galveston Steakhouse Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen Circle R Mechanical, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mr. Michael A. Leman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77 Mr. Bo Li and Mrs. Jian Zhang Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner Ms. Joanne Nemitz Dr. and Mrs. Sachin R. Patel Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Schuster Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86 Beanie Tenney Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano Robert and Kerry ’84 Turner Mr. and Mrs. Trevor S. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Mr. Weiguo Xue and Mrs. Fengli Ma Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone Dr. Qing Zhang and Mrs. Yin Yang
In-Kind Mr. and Ms. Kim Baxter Mr. Greg Dudeck Mr. Kyle Dybing and Dr. Anne Dybing Mr. and Mrs. John J. Edwards ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Grote ’83 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hain Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Klein Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll Mrs. William P. Linnen Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner Ms. Suzanne Morris John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. Sanaghan Sauers Auto Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Siwietz ’74 Stitches, Larry Roder Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Strelinsky David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Susie and Tom Yemc
^Indicates Unrestricted Annual Fund Donor
Giving by Class 1968
The Honorable James P. Flannery, Jr. Mr. William J. Murphy, III Mr. Jay A. Nawrocki
1969 Mr. Andrew D. Hutchcraft Mr. Michael F. Nolan Mr. Michael J. Paul Mr. Dennis M. Quirk Mr. John C. Rumely Mr. Clemens B. Schaub
1970 Mr. John M. Marsch Mr. Daniel R. McArdle Mr. James M. O’Brien
1978 Mr. John M. Buzia Mr. Thomas M. Crepeau Mr. Alan R. Hannan Dr. Robert O. Kinney Mr. Paul J. Leyden Mr. Michael J. Riley Mr. Geoffrey G. Sparrow
Mrs. Sally Dorman Craig Mr. Michael E. Demski Mr. John J. Edwards Mr. James R. Kennedy, Jr. Mrs. Katherine Kerrigan Shannon
1980
1987
1979
Mr. Peter A. Daly The Honorable John P. Hiler Mr. Michael W. Zweig
1972
1981
Mr. Joseph W. Hostetler Mr. Kevin C. Nolan
Mrs. Margaret Linnen Caplice Mr. Edward J. Costello Mr. Robert T. Hackl Ms. Kathleen A. Mack Mr. T. Michael Osterman
1973 Mr. Richard A. Everist, Jr. Mr. Robert R. Hostetter Mr. Stephen P. Rentschler Mr. Michael D. Shannon
1982 Mr. Robert J. Weber
1974
1983
Mr. William D. Igoe Dr. Stephen R. Paul Mr. Michael T. Siwietz
Dr. Kathy March Breitowich Mrs. Katherine Devers Falcone Mr. Joseph P. Gaffigan Mr. Peter M. Krop Mrs. Susan Smith Newell Mr. Peter A. Ringo Mrs. Nina Cathcart Shaw Mr. Kevin M. Sullivan Mr. Michael H. Webster Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy Mrs. Katie Miller Kleihege
1975 Mr. John R. Yast
1976 Mr. Willard R. Dorman Mr. Guy W. Lenardo Mr. Peter R. Rentschler, Jr. Mr. Peter R. Sparrow
1977 Mr. David A. Collins Mr. Paul H. Duggan Mr. James P. Gately Mr. Thomas A. Hostetler Mr. Mark Leyden Mr. David N. Rentschler Mr. Thomas M. Rosshirt Mr. H. David Wood
1986 Mr. David J. Brockway Mr. William J. Devers, III Mr. Leonard P. Jennings Mr. Kevin J. Kearney Mr. Michael H. Kennedy Mr. Paul A. Kotz Mrs. Katite Grote Mackey Mr. Victor P. Smith Mr. Matthew J. Tym Mr. Michael J. Williams
Mr. Warren C. DeNardo Mr. Daniel B. Kerrigan Mr. Timothy J. Kleihege Mr. Peter L. Ramirez Mr. Robert D. Valleau Mr. Taylor O. Wright, IV
1971
Mr. John M. Hendricks Mr. Edward W. McNabola Mr. Richard P. Whitlow
1984 Anonymous Mr. Daniel C. Hillenbrand Mr. John V. Kerrigan Mr. Daniel E. Rosshirt Mr. John J. Schirger Mrs. Kerry Gabriel Turner
1985 Mr. Charles T. Adam Mr. Michael R. Grote
1998 Mr. John K. Caulfield Mr. Andrew E. Jones Mr. Jason D. Tincher
1999 Ms. Alexis A. Pontius Mr. Jeffrey A. Tincher
2001 Dr. Jenny M. Tristano
2002 Ms. Devon T. Brennan Mr. Takayoshi Yamada
2003
Ms. Sarah J. Rose Mr. Andrew C. Sperling
Captain Peter M. Balawender, USMC Mrs. Alexandra Pagels Penry
1988
2004
Mr. Matthew W. Barnicle Dr. Raymond A. Bonomo Mr. Roderick G. Gumz Mrs. Bridget Adam Van Eekeren
Ms. Jaime E. Frankle Mr. Blair M. Hoenk Mr. James A. Tungate Ms. Sarah N. Tristano
1989
2005
Mrs. Kelly A. Bridgman-Dietrich Mr. Daniel E. Gumz Mrs. Elizabeth M. Lovelace Schillaci
Dr. Hillary Guenther Knight Ms. Kerry E. Quirk
1990
Ms. Marly Tristano
Mr. Ambrose M. Conroy Ms. Margaret A. Klein Mrs. Merribeth Rose Rhoads
2008
1991 Mr. Christiaan J. Corthier
1992 Mr. Ryugo Kato
1993 Mrs. Hana Ikeda Kato
1994 Mr. John E. Rose
1995 Dr. Heather (Bankowski) Anaya Mr. George Demos Mrs. Kasey Ryan Leake Mr. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr.
1996 Mr. Bronson W. Rose
1997
2007
Ms. Alyse R. Bolda Mr. Chad M. Perney Mr. Caleb F. Phillips
2009 Ms. Natalee A. Allenbaugh
2010 Ms. Clara S. Kaminski
2011 Mr. Evan J. Schrauben
2013 Mr. Michael R. Macius
2014 Mr. Alberto Busch Mr. George L. Koehm, Jr. Mr. Thomas A. Yemc Miss Solstice Zaranski
2017 Mr. Xi (Simon) Zhang
Mrs. Colleen Quirk Morrison
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La Lumiere’s annual spring fundraising event, La Fête,
brought together supporters of our beloved school and was a
tremendous success. The name “La Fête,” which reflects nicely on the French name of our School, translates as “celebration” or “elaborate party.” And that is exactly what the greater La Lumiere community indulged in on Saturday, May 2. Alumni, parents, and friends enjoyed a delightful dinner and dancing at the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana, while raising more than $125,000. Mark your calendar for the 2016 spring event to be held on May 7.
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La Fête Special Thanks
Mr. and Mrs. David Knight, Event Chairs
Sponsors Directeur Moore Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95
Directeur Webster Mr. Kim Redding David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren
Directeur Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Susie and Tom Yemc
Directeur Kennedy Anonymous Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Franciscan St. Anthony Health Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Dave Kirkby The Rogers Family Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter The Medical Foundation Jerry and Claudia Williams Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf
Faculty Sponsors Anonymous (9) BM Chicago (2) Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Chicago Building Services (2) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Correira Mr. George Demos ’95 Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone (4) Mrs. Diane Gabriel (4) Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle (2) Ms. Jillian Haman Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Kearney ‘86 Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lawicki Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner (4) Gayle Nicosia (2) Mr. and Mrs. James Petner (2) Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn Roger and Cathy Rhomberg (2) Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga (2) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer (2) Mike and Bridget Shipley
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter TMM Insurance Services, Inc. Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom (2) Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone (2)
Additional Underwriting Anonymous BM Chicago Mrs. Margaret Bolton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Edwards Mrs. Gretchen R. Hannan
Item Donors Mr. Ken R. Andert Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brown Blue Chip Casino Mr. and Mrs. Scott Correira Jim Gaffigan ’84 and Jeannie Noth Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper Jack Kennedy ’80 La Lumiere School Long Beach Country Club Mike and Jill Nygren Mr. and Mrs. Brian Oedzes The Rogers Family Semmer Landscape Trattoria Enzo Ronald and Kimberly Van Sessen Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83
Item Purchasers Doug and Tammy Behnke Mr. Sam Briggs and Mrs. Connie Bratton Briggs Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grieger Mary Ivanovich Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mr. and Mrs. James Petner The Rogers Family Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Striglos Beanie Tenney Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel
Chris and Jill Craig Mr. Gregory Engstrom and Mrs. Rebecca Herrold-Engstrom Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Eversole Mrs. Diane Gabriel Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grieger Michael and Nicole Guenin Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Pat Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kunst Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Will and Stacey Lingle Mrs. William P. Linnen Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky Mindy and Bonnie Macius Mr. Will Massey Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin Dick Moran Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Dan and Andrea Sells Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Don D. Snedden Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mr. and Mrs. Clint Tallman Beanie Tenney Robert and Kerry (Gabriel) ’84 Turner John and Rachel Uryga Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wagner Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Jerry and Claudia Williams Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Herb F. Yekel Susie and Tom Yemc
Paddle Raise David and Ginger Arnell Chris and Grace Balawender Doug and Tammy Behnke Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. David A. Collins ’77 and Mrs. Patricia J. Julian Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner Mr. and Mrs. Scott Correira
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Annual Golf Outing & Alumni Reunion Long Beach Country Club was host once again for our Annual Golf Outing Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. The storm held off almost all day for (mostly) everyone to get in their round of 18 holes. Alumni, parents, faculty, and friends enjoyed an afternoon on the course followed by drinks and dinner. The event concluded with a paddle raise for new fitness equipment and a live auction, raising a total of $128,000 for the School. The 2016 Golf Outing is scheduled for Sept. 16. We hope to see you there!
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Hole in One Sponsors Land O’Frost, The Van Eekeren Family Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95
Eagle Sponsors Lippmann Milwaukee, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Turner
Birdie Sponsors Gibson Insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Sturtevant
Par Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Yemc
Hole Sponsors Arnell Auto Group, Mr. and Mrs. David B. Arnell Boomeon, Mr. William J. Murphy, III ’68 Chikaming Dental Center, Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Circle R Mechanical, Inc. Complete Cleaning Service D & M Excavating, Inc. Franciscan St. Anthony Health Harbour Trust, Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Hackett Mr. and Mrs. James W. Kaminski Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. David J. Knight Lake Iron & Metal, Mr. Lee Breitowich Miller’s Construction Service, Inc. Schander Remodeling, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Schermer Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Shannon ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Siwietz ’74 Spikeball, Pat and Tim Kennedy TMM Insurance Services, Inc. Mr. H. David Wood ’77 and Mrs. Christina R. Thanstrom
Faculty Dinner Sponsors Anonymous (3) Meg ’81 and Jack Caplice (2) Mr. Gregory Engstrom and Mrs. Rebecca Herrold-Engstrom (2) Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman (2) Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Guentert Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner (2) Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul The Rogers Family (2) Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rumely ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Schermer Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter (2) Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83 (3) Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Wroblewski (3)
Faculty Golf Sponsors Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Delgado ’85 Mr. George Demos ’95 Mr. and Mrs. William J. Devers, III ’86 Mrs. Diane L. Gabriel (2) Mrs. William P. Linnen Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner (2) Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Schermer Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger
Item Donors AMS Mechanical Café Gulistan, Ibrahim Parlak Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Jim Gaffigan ’84 and Jeannie Noth Mr. Shane Heirman Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80 Long Beach Country Club Doug McDermott The McNabola Family Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. McNabola ’77 Mike and Jill Nygren Dr. and Mrs. Samir Patel Ray Strom Company The Rogers Family John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86 St. Andrews Products Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95
Auction Purchasers Anonymous Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Doug and Allison Cayce Mr. George Demos ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Grote ’83 Mr. James R. Kennedy, Jr. ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Larkin ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Robert and Kerry (Gabriel) ’84 Turner David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf Susie and Tom Yemc
Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Mrs. Diane Gabriel Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. Shane Heirman Mr. Bradley Johnstin Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80 Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83 Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Krop ’83 Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77 Mrs. William P. Linnen Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin David and Johanna Miller Sean and Amie Murphy Mrs. Joseph Pedulla Josh and Alex ’03 Penry John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Schuster Dan and Andrea Sells Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Sperling ’87 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano John and Rachel Uryga David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel Susie and Tom Yemc
Special Thanks Len Jennings ’86, our auctioneer Nambé and the Hillenbrand Family Onesource, Andy ’87 and Diane Sperling Sauers Buick Andy Vanderboegh ’88
Paddle Raise Chris and Grace Balawender Mr. and Ms. Kim Baxter Mr. Sam Briggs and Mrs. Connie Bratton Briggs Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Doug and Allison Cayce Mr. David A. Collins ’77 and Mrs. Patricia J. Julian Chris and Jill Craig Rick and Elizabeth Dekker Mr. George Demos ’95
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Parents Weekend Each October, La Lu parents and families from nearby and around the world gather together with their students on our beautiful campus for two days of conversation, celebration, and camaraderie. This is our annual Parents Weekend. It begins on Friday afternoon with parent-teacher conferences, which are followed by a classic Moore House dinner, mini classes, and a dessert reception. The evening concludes with the School’s traditional senior bonfire by the Lake — a rite of passage that students anticipate from their freshman year. On Saturday, everyone gathers to cheer on our Laker athletic teams as they host a variety of competitions throughout the day.
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Adieu
Dr. Mariam Nasidi retires
A Bittersweet
Longtime French teacher and cherished member of the La Lumiere
community, Dr. Mariam Nasidi announced her retirement earlier this
year after almost a quarter century with the School. Dr. Nasidi began teaching at La Lumiere in 1992 with the intention of staying for just
one year; however, the people of La Lumiere, their constant display of kindness, and the relationships she made with students and faculty alike kept her coming back year after year. Before coming to La Lu, Dr. Nasidi taught for six years at the college level in Nigeria, for eight years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and for two years at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. While working on her doctoral dissertation at Miami University, Dr. Nasidi had planned to spend one year away from teaching at the college level and teach at the high school level. This, she thought, would allow her more time to focus on her dissertation. After sending her résumé to schools all over Ohio and to a few outside the state, our School with the French flair, La Lumiere, caught her eye because it reminded her of her area of specialization: 18th-century French literature. Dr. Nasidi came on board and discovered, to her surprise, teaching high school at a boarding school would be just as time consuming as teaching at
human beings capable of such generosity and with such consistency deserves to be called a very special place,” says Mariam. And our special community is built by forging relationships — particularly with the students — which is extremely important to Dr. Nasidi. “La Lumiere affords this in a manner that the college experience does not always allow. After one semester, a college student moves on to a different level, often taught by different teachers. At La Lumiere,” Dr. Nasidi explains, “teachers are able to watch students grow year after year. Also, La Lumiere teachers
the college level.
have a love of teaching, a passion for the subject matter they teach,
Dr. Nasidi ended up staying at the School long past her original plan.
rare in this profession.”
One year turned into twenty-three! The many acts of kindness that everyone showed her over the years proved that the people here truly care — from the early years when former Headmaster Larry Sullivan willingly tended to the logistics of her immigration process, and when the students and faculty wrote letters of support and submitted character references for her, and when Mrs. Mary Lou Linnen generously welcomed Mariam and her three children into her home — to the completion of her dissertation, which came with its own set of fond memories. She recalls when Ken Andert stayed up until four o’clock in the morning to help print her dissertation; Bryan and Judy Smith drove from La Lumiere to Madison, Wisconsin, to attend her graduation ceremony; and the faculty successfully organized a
and a commitment to students — a combination of qualities that is
In addition to teaching French at all levels, Dr. Nasidi is also well-known for growing the Taste of La Lumiere, an international food festival that celebrates the many cultures represented at our School. The Taste also celebrates community by bringing together students, teachers, staff, and parents to prepare and enjoy international and American cuisine. It teaches pride in heritage, school, and self. And it teaches that sometimes the needs of the community supersede those of the individual. While the Taste began as a way for eight international students to satisfy their craving for treats from their home countries, it has become a popular tradition over the years. Originally held in Moore House, it was moved to Marsch Gymnasium to accommodate more than 500 guests who attend this remarkable event
surprise graduation party for her.
each year.
This year she faced the most frightening challenge of all: a life-
Dr. Nasidi is also proud of her contributions to the development of a more
threatening medical condition, which she feels very blessed to have survived and from which she is slowly recovering. Once again, the community came together to offer support. Local parents in the medical field offered their expertise and encouragement to her family. Faculty, staff, parents, and students visited her in the hospital, sent cards (which arrived by the hundreds), and called on a regular basis. Some members of the community, including parents Dr. and Mrs. Ndukwu and former headmaster Michael Kennedy, even made the trip to Indianapolis to visit, as did alumni and former students Libby Shoop and Charlie Siedlecki. “Any community that can boast of
structured English as a Second Language (ESL) program for international students. Since she became involved in 1996, she served as a resource for novice teachers. The ESL program helps international students develop the four basic skills in language learning—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—while also building a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary. La Lumiere’s international alumni are very appreciative of the time and energy she put into teaching them the English language. Mariam now resides in Michigan City with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren.
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THEN/NOW
Athletics has long been important at La Lumiere. The program has come a long way, our facilities and coaches now support 23 teams throughout the school year. At La Lumiere we believe that competing in interscholastic sports instills a lifelong skill set: sportsmanship, respect, leadership, perseverance, collaboration, and dedication.
1977
2015
Alumni Notes
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To share your news, please email the school at alumni@lalumiere.org
1984
2001
Jim Gaffigan performed before Pope Francis
Robert “Bo” Bourke and Emily (Dolan)
at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia on
Bourke welcomed a baby girl into the world
Sept. 26, 2015. Jim also partnered with his
on Nov. 9, 2015. Charlotte Crispell Bourke
brother, Mitch ’81, to help raise funds for Hospice
weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long.
of the Calumet Area by performing a special stand-up comedy show on Thursday, Nov. 12 at
2002
the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Devon Brennan and Mike Sullivan got engaged on Oct. 18, 2015, and will be married
1990 In early December Jeff Mack began a quest to
at La Lumiere in June 2016.
find the first ice of the 2015 season climbing New
2010
England’s tallest mountain, Mount Washington, in
Soo Bin Oh works for JNE in Seoul, South
New Hampshire.
Korea. She teaches kids ages 5 to 7 years old. She truly loves her work and finds it exciting
1995 Michael Uryga and Jade Root were married on
and challenging.
Oct. 31, 2014, in Sacramento, California. Michael is
2012
a Systems Analyst for Comcast and Jade studied
Alana Murray is a senior at Denison University
at the Art Institute in Sacramento.
studying environmental studies, sociology, and anthology. She was involved in a summer
Aaron Markle and Amanda Marfise welcomed
research project on community gardens and
Nash Morris Markle into their lives on Oct. 28.
featured in the university’s newspaper, The
Baby Nash weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.
Den, in an article titled “Hope and Health.”
Heather (Bankowski) Anaya and husband Jorge
2013
Anaya welcomed a new addition to their family.
Brett Barnard received Lawrence University’s
Jorge Fernando Anaya was born in Iowa City on
E. Graham Waring prize in Religious Studies,
Nov. 4, 2015, and weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces.
recognizing his commentary on interfaith
Jorge shares a birthday with his sister Chloe, who
relations in the Qur’an as the most well-written
turned 2 this year. Now all four family members
paper for the religious studies department.
have November birthdays! Dan Le Giancaspro stopped by La Lumiere
1997
to sign his sculpture in the Admissions Office
Joshua Huber ‘97 and Virginia (Leonard) Huber
waiting area.
‘98 welcomed a baby boy into their family. John Ryan Huber was born on Oct. 13, 2015. John joins
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his sister Katharine who is 2½.
Katarina McGuckin earned a prestigious Business Analyst internship with AM
1998
General LLC. She is a sophomore in Purdue
Nicole Snyder-Dopheide and husband Jason
University’s Krannert School of Management
Dopheide welcomed a baby girl into the world.
majoring in finance and minoring in German.
Charleston Leigh Dopheide was born Oct. 17,
She hopes to work in the finance sector of the
2015, and weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces.
German automotive industry.
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Michigan.
Mark Lyden ’77 and Jim Gaffigan ’84
Jorge Fernando Anaya
Jeff Mack ’90 climbing Mount Washington When LINK Unlimited Scholars honored Joe Gaffigan, several of Joe’s La Lu classmates showed up to celebrate. Pictured left to right: David Kennedy ’88, Kathleen Kennedy ’83, Mo (Moore) Vear ’83, Meg (Linnen) Caplice ’81, Susan (Smith) Newell ’83, the man of the hour - Joe Gaffigan ’83, Mark Connelly ’83, Kathy (March) Breitowich ’83, Mitch Gaffigan ’81, Sarah (Kennedy) Bennett ’89, Michael Kennedy ’86.
Charlotte Crispell Bourke
Dan Le Giancaspro ’13
John Ryan Huber and sister Katharine
Michael Uryga ’95 and Jade Root Alexis Pontius-Buell ’99 and Miles Buell
Charleston Leigh Dopheide
Alana Murray ’12
Headmaster Webster came to watch Jack Breitowich ’18, son of Kathy (March) Breitowich ’83, play lacrosse in Maryland.
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In Memoriam We would like to express our sympathy to the families and friends of the La Lumiere School community who have passed away. If you know of those we have not recorded or
Class Reunions The Class of 2005 Reunion on Campus
hear of others in the coming months, please notify us. Frederick Miller Bransfield, Long Beach, IN — June 8, 2015 Stepfather of Michael Paul ‘69 and Stephen Paul ‘74 Elizabeth Gartner, Park Ridge, IL — Aug. 2015 Grandmother of Jenny Tristano ‘01, Sarah Tristano ‘04, and Marly Tristano ‘07 George Jennings, Hermantown, MN — Nov. 5, 2015 Brother of Leonard Jennings ‘86 Dr. David Mack, Springfield, IL — January 9, 2016 Father of Jeffrey Mack ’87
Kayla (Martin) Flores, Hillary (Guenther) Knight, Shannon (Yoder) Hageman, Katie (Bankowski) Stahoviak
Class of 1995 at the Annual Alumni Golf Outing
Nancy Lyn Marshall, Valparaiso, IN — Aug. 18, 2015 Mother of Nicholas Wawok ‘96 Charles Pechous II, Kenosha, WI — June 29, 2015 Father of Charles Pechous III ‘84, Anne (Pechous) Holdsworth ‘85, James Pechous ‘86, Mary (Pechous) Stell ‘87, Thomas Pechous ‘89, and Elizabeth Pechous ‘90 Loretta Nawrocki, Williamstown, MA — December 30, 2015 Mother of Jay Nawrocki ’68 Patrick Shannon Sr., Chicago, IL — Aug. 2015 Father of Michael Shannon ‘73 Terry Snyder, Michigan City, IN — Oct. 23, 2015 Father of Nicole Snyder-Dopheide ‘98 Peter Sparrow ‘76, Glenview, IL — May 28, 2015 Brother of Geoffrey Sparrow ‘78 Margaret Ann Stepanek, La Porte, IN — Aug. 4, 2015 Mother of Theodore Stepanek ‘68 Beverly Tarnow, La Porte, IN — January 4, 2016 Mother of Kelly ’07 and Lauren ’05 Tarnow Michael Wilson, La Porte, IN — Oct. 29, 2015 Step-brother of Meggan Horn ‘93 and Sara (Horn) Skaggs ‘94
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Alec Sammann (La Lu friend), Joe Marfise, George Demos, Kasey (Ryan) Leake, and Dan Walsh
Class of 2016 Hall of Fame Michael Canan ’81
Robert Shiels ’83
David Collins ’77
Kevin Sullivan ’83
Charles Comiskey ’71
Michael Webster ’83
Richard Everist ’73
Paul Wing ’70
Kathleen Kennedy ’83
1971/72 Wrestling Team
Ronald March ’82
1972/73 Wrestling Team
James O'Malley ’79
1973/74 Wrestling Team
La Lumiere School is proud to recognize alumni and coaches for outstanding contributions to our athletic program. Their commitment, achievement, and sense of sportsmanship set the standard for the young athletes who follow in their footsteps today. The Induction ceremony will take place February 6, 2016, at La Lumiere School. Visit lalumiere.org/HOF for more information.
the last word
Karalyn Knight, Class of 2016 Senior Chapel Speech
Every good story starts with “Once upon a time,” and several fairytales
of our school and the opportunities available allow us to try many
have a Knight. So, I begin. Once upon a time, there was a Knight. Now, this
sports or activities that in a traditional setting would be impossible. The
Knight wasn’t your typical character. She, yes she, didn’t wear shiny armor.
opportunities at La Lumiere set us apart.
Instead, she was suited in a pleated khaki skirt, polo shirt, and knee-high socks. This Knight was stuck in elementary school and well, this Knight was me, Karalyn Knight. As a grade-schooler, I felt tied down with mental shackles, no originality, and no exploration. I, the Knight, felt stuck and was
Explore! After getting all of my vaccinations and packing my essentials (and I mean only essentials; no hair dryer or flat iron on this trip), I boarded an airplane for the unknown, leaving behind a comfortable
waiting to be released from my captivity to enter an enchanted forest.
world. First, in Nicaragua, I played with kids who were all smiles and
One day, I graduated from eighth grade, and after some time my visions
led to hours of imagination. Then during our trip to Prague, my feet hit
of an enchanted forest finally became a reality. There were rows of tall
the cobblestone streets and the adventures began: climbing up the
trees reaching the sky, buildings dotting the landscape, and a serene lake
astrological tower, hiking up the castle stairs, and crawling through the
serving as the backdrop. Along a dirt path through the trees, there were
silver mines. The study abroad trips offered by La Lumiere set us apart.
happy playing soccer for hours in shoes with holes. Markers and crayons
rows of benches and a stage that overlooked a magical lake. I had come to this place, this #schoolinthewoods. This place was called La Lumiere. My new journey began with me still dressed in my traditional Knight uniform — sporting a pleated skirt and socks to the knees — yet this new place branded its seal upon my chest as I set out in the unfamiliar territory. It didn’t take long to realize that the spell I had been under was broken. I wasn’t forced to show my creativity; I was encouraged to use it. There were no walls to be torn down but rather foundations to be built. I, Karalyn Knight, found myself walking among leaders who inspire and advocate for the success of all who entered. My time in this “enchanted forest” I call La Lumiere will come to an end this May, but many will continue to explore everything this place has to offer. I want to share with you “some snippets from a Knight” that I feel are important to highlight before you reach the end of your journey here, too: Look Up! Beauty is all around us. We aren’t surrounded by a concrete
Compete! You don’t get to La Lumiere by traveling through platform
jungle but rather limitless pine trees, a variety of wildlife, and a crisp lake.
nine and three-quarters at King’s Cross Station. But those familiar with
Speaking of the lake, jump in it! Whether you have just won a home game
Hogwarts may find some similarities with our four Headmaster’s Cup
on the football team, have just finished rowing with the crew team, are just
teams. From relays to eating contests, to building play dough sculptures,
covered with grass from the slip-n-slide, or … just because … jump in the
these activities add the element of fun to our campus. These competitions
lake. Don’t take for granted the beauty we see every day. The setting of
set La Lumiere apart.
La Lumiere alone sets us apart.
Live! Live La Lumiere! Take advantage of conversations with the first
Our Size Matters! The small size of our school enhances our unique
teacher hired at La Lumiere, Mr. David Kirkby. Attend your advisory
experience. Knowing who everyone is makes our community united. Yet
outings and build a relationship with your advisor. Sit in front of the Moore
the faces we see are a reflection of our diverse community. While most
House fireplace. Play Spikeball during lunch. Leave your backpack on
students our age go to school with people from their neighborhoods, we
the bench. It’s ok. It will be there when you come back. We’re in a special
have the chance to go to school with kids from neighborhoods all around
place, and all these “quirks” set us apart.
the world. The size and diversity of La Lumiere set us apart.
Most fairy tales aren’t without an evil villain, an unforeseen obstacle,
Take a Step! Tip toe if you must, but take that next step. You might
or a new challenge, but it’s how the hero or heroine tackles adversity
stumble, but no one will let you fall. Jump out of your comfort zone and
that gives the reader hope. I am lucky that my hurdles took place in this
try something new. It might be a new sport, or it could be giving an
enchanted forest where my falls were cradled by those traveling with
announcement, or it may be going to a dance. The support that
me. As we each continue to write our own story, let’s remember that one
La Lumiere provides helps make that new step seem easy. The size
chapter, entitled “The Enchanted Forest,” unites all of our adventures in the book we call Life.
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