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Doc Booms Retires • La Lumination • Alumni Notes • The Last Word
Fall 2016
Fall 2016
LA LUMIERE
MAGAZINE Produced by
2016-17 Board of Trustees
La Lumiere School
Meg Caplice ’81, P ’10, ’12, ’14, ’17, ’19
Adam Kronk Head of School
Rick-jan Dekker P ’13, ’14
La Lumiere Staff
Connie Devers Falcone ’83, Chair
Andi Jones
Dan Hillenbrand ’84
Becca Hendricks
Dan Kerrigan ’80
Mary Jane Eisenhauer, Ed.D., P ’16, ’18
Keith Krause ’94*
Contributors Matt Buchanan Marie Campbell, Ph.D. Pete Campbell, Ph.D.
Adam Kronk, Head of School Johanna Miller John Schirger ’84
Marje Monroe
Colleen Smith P’14, ’16, ’19*
Chad Perney
Victor Smith ’86, P ’18 Kevin Sullivan ’83
Photography Tricia Koning Mary O’Malley Meredith Santucci Kellene Urbaniak
Design Kellene Urbaniak
Bridget Van Eekeren ’88, P ’13, ’16, ’17 Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Rev. Wayne F. Watts H. David Wood ’77, P ’18
We would also like to express our appreciation to the following La Lumiere School Board of Trustees members who recently stepped down: Jim Kaminski P ’08, ’10 Mark Leyden ’77, Immediate Past Chair John Rumely ’69 *Learn about our new Trustees on page 9.
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.
“ ... old teachers
never die; they just slowly fade from their students' memories. But I assure you that with my last dying breath I shall be thinking about family, family, family, and La Lumiere has always been part of my family. ” Chris “Doc Booms” Balawender
in this issue 4
Letter from the Head of School
5
Books of Character
6
Good Schools
9
New Members Join the Board
10
Doc Booms Moves on to a New Chapter
14
A Common Thread
16
Commencement 2016
22
Athletic Hall of Fame
24
Annual Report
34
Alumni Notes
39
The Last Word
10
Doc Booms Moves on to a New Chapter Although he has hung up his cap and gown as an educator at the School, Doc Booms has left a legacy
Good Schools
page 6
Atheltic Hall of Fame
page 22
As a high schooler feeling lost in a
Eleven Laker athletes and three wrestling
that will last for many years to come.
sea of students at her large school,
teams were recognized and inducted
Read about Doc’s journey through
Marje Monroe was inspired to build the
into the Hall of Fame by charter faculty
the years and what lies ahead for
support system that students need to
member, Mr. David Kirkby, for their athletic
La Lu's Renaissance man.
feel cared for and encouraged to grow
achievement and sportsmanship while
in a safe and thoughtful environment.
enrolled at La Lumiere.
Doc was celebrated at a farewell party held at the Parthenon in Chicago on June 10, 2016. Alumni of
She is the Director of Wellness and her son is a freshman at La Lumiere.
all ages came to wish him well and enjoy stories well-told by none other than Doc Booms himself. See page 38 for more on Doc’s retirement party.
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From the Head of School Adam Kronk
articulating since before they understood it. “Isn’t it possible,” my wise friend asked, “that we could do the same thing in our lives as adults?” Could we say “thank you” for everything—positive, negative, or neutral—we encounter each day, and eventually train ourselves to a point where we really mean it? This is something I’ve been working on in my own life for the past several years, but the other day it occurred to me that, since arriving at La Lumiere, it has started happening much more naturally. The beautiful campus and the energy of the young women and men who fill it every day are obvious sources. But even as challenges arise and issues come across my desk, I’m finding myself thanking folks and signing notes with “gratefully” not out of force of habit, but because I’m genuinely thankful. Now, why would that be? I would argue that since I’ve started getting to know and listening to the many wonderful people who make up this school’s extended family—our students, their parents, our faculty and staff, alumni, My wife and I are teaching Leo, our middle son who just turned
trustees, and founders—I’ve little by little come to internalize and understand
two, about saying “please” and “thank you.” As those of you who are
at a deep level, what inspiring, worthy people make up this place. Not only
parents know, instilling these habits takes time and patience. There’s
that, but what tremendous potential exists for us to grow to be the best
plenty of:
versions of ourselves, as individuals and as a community and an organization.
Leo: “More water.”
And if I’m the Leo of this example, learning what to do and say and how
Parent: “‘More water’ what, Leo?”
to come to mean it, then our students are the parents. The way that they
Leo: “More water, please.”
encounter one another, the way they celebrate both their similarities and
Parent hands him a cup of water.
differences—their actions teach me and can teach all of us how to be. I
Leo starts drinking.
watch as they live out the rich traditions of orientation week, chapel talks,
Parent: “What do we say, Leo?”
and the senior bonfire. And, slowly, I’m learning.
Leo, pausing to lower the cup briefly: “Thank you.” One final point on gratitude, which another sage soul once taught me, is that Every single day, dozens of times a day, a similar script is acted out.
when you’re truly grateful, you don’t just say it. You show it. My hope and
We’ve reached the point recently where he’ll sometimes say one of
prayer is that as I settle into this role here, my actions will accurately reflect
the “magic words” unsolicited, and it feels like Jacqueline and I are
how thankful I am to be a part of this place, to learn from its people, and to
winning, as they say, at parenting for a brief moment.
be involved in the sacred enterprise that is education.
A Jesuit mentor of mine once made a comparison between this
Gratefully,
parental conditioning and the growth of our own spiritual gratitude. He explained how children at Leo’s age don’t mean “thank you” when they say it. They’re simply being trained to respond with a specific behavior to a specific stimulus. But somewhere along the way (and I doubt there’s an exact moment of epiphany), they internalize the sentiment and come to feel the very gratitude they’ve been
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Adam Kronk Head of School
of
Books Character
As our faculty tossed around book options for the students’ summer reading list, we asked them what book most shaped their character or provoked thought about important life lessons.
The Power and the Glory
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
by Graham Greene In high school, I experienced firsthand The book that has most shaped
the power of books to form character.
my character is The Power and the
My Christian faith was (and is still)
Glory by Graham Greene. It made a
central to who I am, and when I picked
huge impression on me when I read
up The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor
it for two reasons. First, there aren’t
Dostoevsky in my AP English class,
simply “good guys” and “bad guys”
I expected to find an encouraging
— the characters are human and the
confirmation of my belief. I never
protagonist is flawed yet still able to
expected the well-known Orthodox
be a force for good in the world. It
author to instead present me with
taught me that you don’t have to be perfect to make a difference. Second, the
an argument against faith that set my head spinning. After describing horrific
story demonstrates how central but elusive genuine humility can be in trying
scenes of child abuse, Dostoevsky’s character Ivan demands of the faithful
to live out one’s faith. The “whiskey priest,” who goes the entire novel without
Alexey an explanation as to how a good, powerful God could allow such abject
being named, is the most interesting, compelling, challenging character I’ve
suffering. Alexey has no satisfactory reply. There was no snappy retort to set my
encountered. Mr. Adam Kronk
mind at ease and return my sense of equilibrium. Instead, Dostoevsky offers only the progression of the story, the experience of the characters, and a display of messy humanity. This passage struck a nerve with me, and I remember putting the book down. I, like Alexey, had no answer to this question. This 19th century Russian novel, so distant from me in time and place, had caused immediate and intimate discomfort. As I continued to read, however, it also guided me to a deeper faith, one in which I do not have all the answers, but am not alone with my questions. I experienced that literature could be more than just words on a page, or an artifact of a bygone culture. Dostoevsky’s novel prompted me to wrestle with important, abstract questions in the context of the concrete and
Needful Things
human. To me, this is what all good books can do. Mrs. Stacey Lingle
by Stephen King I’ve always held a particular affection for Stephen King’s 1991 novel, Needful Things. While some may consider King a spinner of yarns good for keeping people up at night, I’ve found that his novels are great for exploring the “what if” scenarios that inhabit our subconscious. In Needful Things, a new shop opens up in the small town of Castle Rock, Maine; it’s called “Needful Things” (hence the title), and its proprietor is an older gentleman from out of town. All visitors to the shop find something in stock that is extremely rare and perfectly suited to them, and the prices are very low … as long as the customer is willing to play a prank on someone else in the town in exchange for the desired item. The pranks seem harmless to the people who carry them out, but they are all designed to ignite feuds that have long been festering between the townsfolk of Castle Rock. As the tensions escalate and the town’s arguments turn into open conflict, only a handful of people realize who the real threat is and move to stop the store’s owner from destroying the town. For me, Needful Things serves as an excellent reminder that holding grudges is not a good path to follow, as feelings about the past will cloud good judgment in the future, sometimes to irreparable harm. Having the patience to talk through a situation before it spirals out of control is always better than letting things go unresolved. Granted, most people wouldn’t take things nearly as far as the characters do, but King’s novel delivers a solid moral about the virtue of keeping a level head in the face of anger and prejudice. If you’ve never read it, I recommend it … just don’t stay up too late! Mr. Ken Andert
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Good Schools At age three, holding my mom’s hand, I walked into my first classroom and inherited the family business. It was filled with amazing colors and light, and I instantly felt happy. Confused by the other children who were clinging to their mothers’ legs and crying by the door, I looked at my mom who winked at me from her desk. She wouldn’t leave. She was the teacher. Since that moment, I have spent my life studying, working, living, and raising my son in schools.
by Marje Monroe, Director of Wellness I love schools. I believe magic happens in schools. I remember as a
moments of magic, but also moments of hardship, loneliness, and loss of
kindergartener watching in wonder as chicks hatched in my classroom. I
confidence. It was my more challenging moments in school that became a
remember as an adult chronicling the journey of shy, insecure ninth graders
defining force in my life as an adult.
and watching in wonder as they developed into confident, empowered, and fully invested seniors. My concept of magic has evolved with time.
High school, for a quiet, insecure adolescent growing up in suburban Chicago, was a struggle. With 4,000 students in my school, teachers never
I have witnessed magic happen as twelve-year-olds read Where the Red
knew me as a person. Without any defining skill or noticeable academic
Fern Grows or A Wrinkle in Time for the first time. I have watched tired and
talent, I felt lost in a sea of students. I lacked the confidence to reach out
busy faculty members (with families of their own) sit up late at night and
to peers or teachers, stayed under the radar, and spent a lot of time alone
comfort homesick boarding students. I have marveled at a soccer coach
in busy hallways and crowded classrooms. With a family legacy at my
running down the field after practice with a new student to give tips on how
high school that included my parents and brother, my teachers expected
to make the team. I have seen school assemblies lift the hearts and minds of
me to live up to their achievements as class president, star athlete, head
a school community, and I have seen a school community jump to its feet in
cheerleader, and editor of the school paper. I, on the other hand, rarely
unison as one of its sports teams won a national championship.
made contact with anyone. I joined the very small community service club, and while I played sports, I was never going to be a star. After four years I
I have also seen moments of sadness and hardship in schools where a
graduated, learned to write a five paragraph essay, and got into college. But
different kind of magic happens. I have seen a school respond to 9/11 in a
without a meaningful relationship with an adult in high school, I never felt
very personal way when two parents were killed while flying aboard a plane
strong, happy, or confident.
that hit one of the World Trade Center towers. I have seen students deal with the sudden death of a beloved faculty member and the tragic suicide
Relationships, I now know, help define us and are critical to our growth.
of a freshman classmate on homecoming day.
When kids feel cared for, supported, and safe, they don’t just learn to read and write, but also to grow, explore, take risks, and thrive. I did not know it
School communities reflect the challenges, joy, excitement, and at times,
at the time, but my career was being formed in those crowded hallways of
tragedy of growing up. My own journey as a student was filled with
my youth. Today, my passion is helping school communities be a place of
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warmth, safety, and accessibility. I believe that a school should be accessible
quest for college acceptance, the important work of social and emotional
to all students and a place where everyone feels cared for and safe. Acting
growth can be overlooked.
in and on behalf of the best interests of students has been my primary goal for the past 20 years.
With crowded schedules and high academic goals, it can be formidable to try to fit health courses or opportunities for support into the day for students,
As strange as it may seem, in schools designed for children, acting in their
even when they have more serious emotional needs. In the boarding
best interests can be challenging. The focus of academic pursuit can, at
schools where I have worked during my career, I was the only counselor or
times, be in direct conflict with kids dealing with family challenges, learning
clinical professional at the school. On the other hand, the development and
differences, or mental health issues. Burdened by financial restraints and
admissions offices often had up to 10 professionals on their staff. Without
budget cutbacks, schools often slash their already small counseling or
question, a healthy school needs strong recruitment and fundraising
student life departments, limiting the support students can receive. In the
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interests are served by thoughtful, intentional adults should also be valued.
teens. Good schools understand that sometimes the adult has to initiate the conversation and become a consistent and caring force even if the
One of the hallmarks of a strong community is the accessibility of
student refuses to give much back. Good schools realize that the content
programs, coursework, and activities for all students. While not all students
mastered in class can only take root when students feel their own
should take AP Physics, all students should be able to strive for the level
connection and value to the community.
of science, math, English, or history that works best for them. While not all students will want to be student leaders, all students should feel that
With stories appearing in the news recently about adults in schools
leadership opportunities are within their grasp. And while not all students
overstepping boundaries and causing harm to students, it is clear that not
will be able to play varsity lacrosse, all students should feel respected
only are relationships in schools critical, but so too is the education and
for their level of play and offered opportunities for play, even if it is at an
oversight of faculty to assist in maintaining healthy and safe relationships.
intramural level.
Good schools understand that a good teacher not only is a master of content but also has nuanced judgment in
As an aspiring flutist in middle school, I loved playing in the band. I practiced every night and carried my flute proudly to school. In high school, however, with over 25 students competing for a limited number of chairs available in the school band, I quickly grew to fear competition and worried that I wasn’t good enough. By my 10th grade year, I had quit band, and the flute that I once loved gathered dust in my closet. While there is value in competition and rankings, school officials should be thoughtful about building a culture that cares as much for the intrinsic value of involvement and passion as it does for competition and achievement.
working with teens and is educated in keeping
A student’s relationship with positive and encouraging role models who are adults in their school community is critical to their sense of value, worth, and self-esteem.
A student’s relationship with positive and encouraging role models who are adults in their school community
appropriate boundaries. A good school creates an evaluation and faculty development structure that helps teachers grow and learn new skills. It also has a thoughtfully developed structure in place to respond to times when students and/or faculty cross boundaries. A good school welcomes new ideas and looks at ways to keep growing while holding on to the traditions and values it was founded on. I have found a good school in La Lumiere. With a student-centered community, engaged students, and an accessible, caring faculty, La Lumiere builds positive relationships and strives to serve all
is critical to their sense of value, worth, and self-esteem. Without this
students equally. La Lumiere endeavors to honor each individual, and as a
type of constant presence at school to help students feel engaged and
community, works to get better.
grounded, students can struggle and begin to spend their time surviving rather than thriving. A connection to others offers students a feeling of
Facing the prospect of his own 4,000-student public high school, my
worth in their community and helps them aspire to succeed and be
son recently enrolled at La Lumiere. Today, he is now holding my hand
engaged. One of the challenges of adolescence is that just when students
(metaphorically, since he wouldn’t dare hold my hand in public) as he
need the steady influence of adults, teens are turning inward and acting
walks into his new ninth-grade classrooms. I don’t know if my son will
out against established rules or guidelines. Thoughtful school officials,
inherit the family business; right now he just wants to play video games
however, create workshops and professional development for teachers
for a living. But I am thankful that his life has and will continue to be
and school personnel on the art of understanding and working with
enriched by good schools. And while he will certainly have his own share
Do you have an interesting story to tell, a long poem you want to see in print, or an insightful message you’d like to share? We are now accepting submissions for the Fall 2017 issue of La Lumiere Magazine. We are looking for your thoughtful words, positive La Lumiere experiences, poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction. Submissions must be no longer than 1,500 words in length and emailed to stories@lalumiere.org by July 1, 2017.
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New Members Join the Board of Trustees Colleen Smith
Keith Krause
Colleen Smith was appointed to the La Lumiere School Board of Trustees in
Keith Krause ’94 found himself a La Lumiere student by recommendation of
September and brings a comprehensive knowledge of development, marketing,
a family friend whose children also attended the School. After graduating in
and annual fundraising at the board level with nonprofit schools. After earning
1994, he attended Hillsdale College in Michigan for one year before transferring
her B.S. in Nursing in 1993 from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana,
to DePaul University in Chicago where he graduated with a B.A. in Marketing.
she moved to Princeton, New Jersey, where she worked at The Medical Center
Today, Keith seems to have come full circle with his recent appointment to the
at Princeton. There she discovered her passion for nursing in the field of
La Lumiere School Board of Trustees.
oncology and end-of-life care. Beginning his professional career at OLDE Discount Corporation, Keith spent In 1995, Colleen returned to her hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where
10 years learning the financial services industry. In 2012, he formed Krause
she and her husband, Ed, started their family. She continued her vocation in
Investment Group where he helps a global list of clients and institutions
oncology nursing through home care for six years, then in 2002 began her
navigate the challenges of personal and corporate wealth.
involvement with area schools as a member of the Kalamazoo Montessori School board of directors. Colleen helped develop a satellite Montessori
In addition to his love of La Lumiere and its community, Keith is passionate
preschool/extended day school in Richland, Michigan, and served on the
about racing sailboats on Lake Michigan. He and his crew have earned
development and marketing committees of its board.
numerous national victories, and he has also served on the executive committee of the Midwest J105 Racing Association for over a decade.
As a member of the development, marketing, and annual fund committees for the Kalamazoo Country Day School board, she was able to participate
Keith’s strengths in team organization and personal networking are vital to his
in two head of school searches and assist in team preparation for ISACS
success in sporting and business endeavors. Having organized many
accreditation—for both Kalamazoo Country Day School and The Kalamazoo
La Lumiere alumni events, Keith says, “Connecting across educational and
Montessori School. Colleen also became very involved in both schools’
cultural differences is an important factor in joining people together for the
fundraising efforts through their annual auctions, and she was the head of the
benefit of a shared mission such as La Lumiere, or any organization I believe in.”
Parents Association at Kalamazoo Country Day for three years.
La Lumiere continues to be instrumental in forming Keith’s overriding ideal of finding a common foundation upon which to build.
She and her husband are proud parents of Abigail ’14, Grace ’16, Frank ’19, and (future La Lu students) Lucy ’22, and Liam ’27. “Ed and I continue to support
Keith, his wife Mary Margaret, and their two children, Tomas (4) and Catherine
and value the importance of a private education for our children.”
(2), currently reside in Arlington Heights, Illinois, not far from Park Ridge where Keith grew up. When not sailing they spend much of their time in New Buffalo, Michigan, where Keith’s parents recently built a summer home. | 9
Doc Booms Moves on to a New Chapter By Matt Buchanan
On June 10, 2016, a car carrying a canoe shows up at the Parthenon for a retirement party. La Lumiere’s own Chris “Doc Booms” Balawender gets out, accompanied by his wife, Grace. In that single instant, as onlookers admire Doc’s parking job and others question the wisdom of carrying the canoe through Chicago streets, you have everything you need to know about Doc Booms.
Family Man
The Legend of Doc Booms
He is the man who shows up to his own retirement party with the
The impact was mutual. The only thing bigger than the legends
canoe that he recently rowed downriver with his grandchildren.
surrounding Doc Booms is the man’s heart. As with all legends, Doc’s
He is the husband of the ever-smiling and charming Grace, who
story starts in a time of political unrest.
has not merely survived as the lone woman in a house of three
It was 1970 on the campus of the University of Illinois. During a
males, but has thrived. He is a man who loves family above all
student protest of the Vietnam War, things got out of hand.
and, over the past 40 years, has called La Lu family. He is also
The National Guard was called in. Accusations of university
the man who recently cleaned a whole lot of honey from his
mismanagement of the unrest were levelled. Ultimately,
kitchen floor after his bee-raising experiment went awry.
the state legislature cut funding of new teaching apprenticeships at the University of Illinois as retribution
In short, Doc Balawender is a family man. As he closed his
for the university mismanagement of protests. Young
commencement address to the La Lumiere class of 2016
Chris Balawender, a senior history major who had
during the School’s 49th commencement exercises, Doc
planned to pay for his master’s and doctorate degree by
said, “Old teachers never die; they just slowly fade from their
being a teaching assistant, suddenly needed a job.
students’ memories. And I assure you that with my last dying breath, I will be thinking about family, family, family, and La
He found one at La Lumiere. After accepting the job,
Lumiere has always been
Chris says that he told his father, “I’ll stay for about a
a part of my family.” Some of Doc’s fondest
year. They don’t pay very much.” Forty-six years later,
La Lumiere memories involve teaching his sons during
he was still here. Why? He points to two reasons bigger
their high school years. “We had a deal,” Doc recalls. “Don’t
than salary: family and mission. La Lumiere’s family
embarrass me, and I won’t embarrass you.” Doc claims he
atmosphere was a great place to raise his own family. And
knew that his older son Mark ’99 would do well to marry his
Doc loves building students who can do it all. “We build
high school sweetheart Jeni (Jenifer Shreve ’00) because “she
well-rounded students here,” says Doc. “The mission of the
was just so smart, and exactly what Mark needed.” During the
school is why I stuck around so long.”
summers, when Doc and family lived in the Becket dorm before the Becket dorm was blessed with air conditioning, Doc recalls spending the whole day out on the lake with his sons staying cool. He imagines they swam a lot of miles in that lake. Besides the education, Doc notes that his kids gained a lot from growing up on a boarding school campus. “They became excellent judges of character,” says Doc. “If they liked you, it was because you were a good person. They liked a lot of people—but not everyone,” notes Doc, mischievous twinkle in the eye. Suffice it to say, La Lumiere left an impact on Doc Balawender, on his wife Grace, and on his sons Mark and Peter ’03.
“I will teach you to WRITE. [POUND] To read. [POUND] And to THINK. [POUND]” The class next door thought the pounding sounded like a boom. “Hence: DOC BOOMS.”
On day one of his teaching career, Chris Balawender was re-christened Doc Booms. “I wrote down my three objectives on the board,” recalls Doc. “As I read my objectives, I pounded on the chalkboard for emphasis. In this class,” he recalls saying, “I will teach you to WRITE. [POUND] To READ. [POUND] And to THINK. [POUND]” The class next door thought each pound sounded like a boom. “Hence: DOC BOOMS.” The legend of Doc Booms only grew from day one.
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About 46 years later, I sat down with Doc to discuss his legacy. It is a legacy inextricably linked to family and building. You cannot spend one day at La Lumiere without literally touching something that Doc has built. Run your hand absentmindedly along the smooth wood finish of the big table by the bell in the Moore House. Doc finished that this year. Take a stroll through the woods to the amphitheater to contemplate life and faith. Doc led a group of students to build the new, expanded section of benches at the back of the amphitheater on which you sit so the whole school can meet out there. Take a snack out to the wooden octagonal picnic benches sprinkled
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I had the greatest pleasure of working with Doc Booms as an assistant coach in football. I learned so much from him. I learned how important it is to stay the course and keep plugging against odds. In my 38 years as an educator in athletics I can honestly say this: “There is no better coach, role model or individual on the high school level than Doc Booms!!!
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- Drew Danik
Social Studies 1978-85
throughout campus. Doc built those with his Hands-on Building Group. Walk down the Stairway to Success, which was at one time a whole lot of mud oozing between splintered wooden rails. Doc worked with a group of students to add the bricks that make the climb safer in all seasons. Not merely a scholar and teacher, Doc is a builder: a real Renaissance man.
The Game is Afoot Talk to alumni for awhile, and you realize that Doc built more than places to sit and eat over the last 40 years. Doc poured his wisdom and passion for experiencing history into each of his classes. “I don’t expect them all to be historians,” says Doc Booms, “but to love and appreciate history when they have finished my class.” How can they not love history after a year in which they play diplomats and try to take over the world, a year in which they hear the sordid story of Henry VIII told as only Doc can, and conquer the inexorable final exam, handed out by Doc while he wears his Roman toga? “Psychological warfare,” he explains. From the back-forty archaeological digs of his earlier teaching years to the game of Diplomacy, Doc has enjoyed his quest to bring history alive in creative ways. “Games are a fun way to learn,” says Doc simply. Of course, one would expect a healthy appreciation of the mind-at-play from Doc, for he has been, for 40 years, an ignitor: a real Renaissance man. Finally, Doc’s love of games overflows classroom walls, onto the gridiron, the field, or the court. “A lot of memories involve sports,” says Doc. In 1979, Doc recalls driving the basketball team through a snowstorm to play in the Park Tudor Tournament. “We won,” says Doc, reveling not only in the victory but in the epic struggle to get there. In 1981, during the football team’s first undefeated season, La Lu had to overcome a late fourth quarter deficit to secure an unblemished record. Doc fondly recalls the camaraderie on that team, the refusal to surrender. His memories of the team sound much like his favorite poem, Tennyson’s “Charge of the Light Brigade.”
Scrolling through all the black-and-white photographs of Doc coaching, you can easily picture Doc Booms commanding an army. Legends of his toughness abound. He is the only person ever to win five Bookstore Basketball championships at La Lumiere. Per Mr. Andert, Doc is the only person to break his ribs during a Bookstore game (to be perfectly accurate, to have his son break his ribs) and to go to the emergency room AFTER the game. During the Teamsters’ Union strike in the 1980s, Doc was hit by a stray bullet through the seat of the school vehicle he was driving on a weekend excursion, and then he proceeded to drive himself to the hospital with all students in tow. It was a weekend outing to the South Bend Emergency Room that accompanying students would not soon forget. Doc hurt a shoulder in numerous blocking drills and fought through the pain. Doc has confronted physical challenges, conquered them, and encouraged his players to go and do likewise. Doc is a real Renaissance man.
The Conquests Ahead So what lies ahead for Doc Booms in retirement? “A lot of reading,” he jokes. I write this down, only to see that mischievous smile—Doc is telling the English teacher what he thinks the English teacher wants to hear. I erase “reading.” Doc gushes about grandchildren, about fixing up things in his sons’ houses, about outdoor adventures. He plans to hike, to kayak, to ride bikes—anything active that can be done with the grandchildren. I ask him about the bees. “Grace says that I did something wrong,” he says. “The first bunch just died.” Knowing Doc Booms and his never-surrender mentality, I add “bee-keeping” to the list. I wouldn’t be surprised to be buying “Doc Booms” brand honey in the upcoming years. Doc’s final bit of advice to La Lu faculty and students alike is this: “Keep shooting for the well-rounded ideal!” Fondly remembering notable alumni who were captains of the football team, stars in the school musical, and outstanding students, Doc urges students both to find their passion and to do it all—which seems to be a nice summary of exactly what Doc Balawender—mentor, teacher, and friend to so many at La Lu—plans to do in the upcoming years. To many grand adventures, Doc!
“
Thank you for all that you’ve done for La Lumiere Doc. The four years that I spent under your tutelage were undoubtedly some of the best of my life. Whether it was your anecdotes, the shaving of your head after a successful football season, or the annual recitation of The Charge of the Light Brigade during World History, there was never a dull or uninformative moment in Doc Booms’ classroom. La Lu has been lucky to have you as long as it did, and the legacy that you’ve left will stay with this school now and forever. Congratulations!
”
- Brett Barnard ’13
Watch Doc's tribute video at youtube.com/lalumiere1963
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A Common Thread If someone wove a tapestry representing life at La Lumiere, it would be as varied and complex as one of the great Renaissance tapestries adorning a European cathedral or palace. Swirling across the textile cloth would be a colorful array of opportunities on campus from rowing to improv theater, from Science Olympiad to the show choir. It would be stunning to view from across a wide room, just like those magnificent old tapestries. But move your perspective close in, and you will be amazed by a single detail. There’s a common thread running through. No matter what the School activity, there is a one constant—the unfolding of the whole person. Look closely at the faces on the tapestry, and you will glimpse the same individual involved in both tennis and art, another in
Connor Fife
Reyna Rodriguez
Freshman: Girls Soccer Manager, Music, Basketball, Jewish Club
Junior: Hospitality Prefect, Volleyball, Diversity Council, Cheer, Academic Super Bowl
“
I'm a freshman and I’m taking it all in.
“
I grew up in mostly an all-Latino
It’s amazing how many things are going on. The
community so coming here was a transition, but
basketball players are even in improv, everyone
I’ve gotten used to it and like sharing my stories
tries different things here. I’m in Jewish Club and
with others and hearing other people’s stories.
I’m not even Jewish. I’ve really connected with
It’s really nice and I feel very supported here.
Mr. Tallman and Mr. Perney, and they recruited
The Taste of La Lumiere is also a responsibility
me to be the girls soccer manager. That was
of mine this year as Hospitality Prefect, and I
fun because I got to know a lot of the soccer
love being a part of it.
”
”
players who are really nice.
basketball and drama, another in volleyball and the yearbook. La Lu is a special place where students try new things, stretching themselves out of their own ordinary. They find and develop new gifts. It’s a Renaissance ideal. That common thread isn’t something new to the School. It stretches back to the beginning. Chris Balawender, longtime teacher now emeritus, who embodies the ideal himself, says this tradition was formed at La Lumiere by founding Headmaster James R. Moore. “Back then,” he explains, “teachers had to wear many hats here, so the students learned new skills and were exposed to new experiences. Still today, La Lumiere focuses on developing the whole person.”
Qingyuan “Season” Wu
Jordan Poole
Junior: Art, Tennis, Science Olympiad
Senior: Varsity White Basketball, Improv, Drama
“
I ran track my freshman year, but have
always done art and will play on the tennis team again this year. I am also on the Science
It’s not just acceptable here to reach beyond what you know you’re good at. It’s expected. Encouraging each other to discover their gifts, their new excellence, the students find themselves closely interwoven. They
Olympiad team. Tennis is fun because it’s a group sport and the new tennis courts are so nice. If La Lumiere didn’t require me to do a sport or activity, I probably wouldn’t do anything. And it’s nice because there’s not a
are connected to one another by the common thread
lot of pressure to be the best, it’s just a great
running through their lives, La Lumiere School itself.
opportunity to try new things or continue what
”
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is good, but it’s better to try more things.
“
The way everything is set up here at
La Lumiere, there are so many activities and everyone welcomes you to try them. Because of a monologue I did in my multicultural class, my teacher, Dr. Lingle-Martin who is also the drama coach, encouraged me to try out for drama. But right now I’m in improv along with basketball and it’s a lot of fun, but if something
”
comes along and I like the idea, I’ll most definitely try it.
junior year
admissions
College
students
University
interests match
College Advising strong successful
year graduates junior happy
breathe
Julia Goodman Senior: Art, Music, Song-Writing, Fine Arts Fridays
“
Colleges Are Accepting Students After All
some music. (I also play the guitar and ukulele.) Mrs. Wall, Mr. Poore, classmate
If you pay attention to the news in the spring, you could come to
Sasha Lyubashevsky, and I started Fine Arts Friday because I just want everyone
the conclusion that no one ever gets into college. Year after year,
to be able to share their talents. We all have talents across the board, and this
highly selective colleges tout their record number of applications
is a great way to showcase them for others to see and appreciate.
and low admission percentages. If I were a student, I’d be
I’m a big supporter of the arts at our school. I’m in choir, I do advanced
art projects during the day, and after school I do art portfolio. Last year with the help of Mr. Poore, a few friends and I formed a student-led, all-female rock band.
by Dr. Peter J. Campbell
In the winter I will continue art portfolio and work with Mrs. Wall to try writing
”
discouraged. The facts are, however, that almost 500 four-year colleges accept 75% or more of their applicants and that the average acceptance rate for all four-year colleges is 65.8%. Just looking at those numbers should give everyone involved in the college process room to breathe. In the College Advising Office, we work on the belief that the end of the process should be students attending colleges where they are happy, challenged, and successful. To find those colleges, we work with students to help them develop a strong understanding of themselves so they can examine colleges in terms of their own interests and strengths, not opinions about reputation. The former President of the National Association for College Admission
Jack Breitowich
Counseling (NACAC), Frank Sachs says, “College is a match to be
Junior: Jewish Club, Lacrosse, Girls Basketball Manager, Blue Key Society
made, not a prize to be won.” At La Lumiere we believe students
“
have a better college experience when they attend schools they
I like it here so much because of the many opportunities to get involved
have discovered while searching with that philosophy as a guide.
in, and I can just be myself. I never worried about what people might think
It’s that belief that makes us proud of every one of our graduates
because I know that it’s nothing to worry about here. I can play my banjo at
wherever they attend college.
school during spirit week, paint LLs on my chest and wear a blue wig to a
”
basketball game, be the announcer of the donut eating contest, and lead the
We are here to provide advice and support as well as to answer
Jewish Club and people will think it’s cool. It’s just the norm.
questions for students and their families, and, come junior year, to engage students fully in the process. It may seem old-fashioned to operate as we do, but we think our approach keeps the process personal with a focus on what matters most: the individual student.
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Graduation finds seniors who are well on their way to growing into the best versions of themselves, comfortable in their own skins yet hungry for the next challenge—students who have grown in character, scholarship, and faith, and who believe that they’re at the helm of their own journey.
2016 Class of
Excerpt from Chris Balawender’s 2016 Commencement Address...
Friends, Romans, and countrymen—wait,
In the very early years at La Lumiere, it was an
wrong speech.
all-boys school and the all-male faculty lived like monks. You were on duty every other night
Distinguished trustees, faculty, parents and guests,
and every other weekend so dating took a lot of
and most importantly our graduating seniors and
planning and was mostly reserved for long breaks
underclassmen, it is an honor and privilege to
like Christmas. Girls, watch what you order on that
be your commencement speaker, as it has been
first big date.
an honor and privilege to have served, taught, coached, and mentored you for the past 40 years.
In spite of that rigorous schedule, why did I fall in love with La Lumiere?
Let me note that I appreciate how some of us are properly attired. La Lumiere is patterned after a
First was the institution. Headmaster Moore
medieval institution, and I am glad that I am not
made La Lumiere a Renaissance school. By
the only one wearing a robe.
choice and in some cases by necessity, teachers had to wear many hats and we expected our
Someone once asked me why I stayed at La
students to be Renaissance students. Everybody
Lumiere so long. Let me tell you a story. In
coached something, everybody was a dorm
1969 I was at the University of Illinois getting a
proctor, everybody ran some club or activity. It
master’s degree and planned on getting a Ph.D.
was a challenge, but you were never bored, and
In the spring of 1970, student protests took over
of course you really knew the students in many
the university, and as a result, the legislature
facets of school life. And the students, likewise,
cut funding so there would be no new teaching
developed new skills and experiences. John
assistantships available. So first World War II
Roberts probably would not have played football
changed my life path (I could have been a Polish
at a regular high school, but here he did and he
soccer player) and then the Vietnam War.
loved it. I like being a Renaissance man so La
Chris Balawender
Lumiere was perfect. Headmaster Kronk, please
In the fall of 1970, Mr. Balawender began
It was mid-April, and I suddenly had to look for
keep La Lumiere a Renaissance place where we
his career at La Lumiere School and has
a job. In early June I received a telegram from
focus on developing the whole person in faculty
held many positions at the school since.
our college placement service that “a small, all
and students alike.
He has been an instructor of world history, economics, photography, and hands-on
boys Catholic school” was looking for a history teacher and coach. Hey, that was me! By the way
Second, the quality of the people I worked with
building; a football, basketball, and track
seniors, do you all know what a telegram is? This
from Headmasters to cooks and janitors was and
coach; the Athletic Director, Director of
was before cell phones and emails. A telegram is
is outstanding. It is the faculty that makes a school
Operations, History Department Chair, and
like you spoke a message into your phone or at
special, not the facilities, which in the early days
Dorm Master for Becket House; and even
a Western union office, and it was delivered by
were pretty weak. The faculty to my right and
for a short time the School’s insurance
special messenger to your friend in Chicago. (I
left are dedicated to the mission of getting your
agent—just to name a few. Doc Booms
don’t teach ancient history out of a book.)
sons and daughters ready for college and life. The
has touched the lives of many. His legacy
teachers are smart and enthusiastic about the
will endure at the School for years and for
My car was broken, so my dad and I drove out to
subjects they teach, and all truly love teaching.
generations of students to come.
La Porte, and founding Headmaster Jim Moore
There is and always has been a great sense of
hired me on the spot. When I got back into the
family and teamwork at La Lumiere, with the
car I told my dad I would only be there a year
faculty covering for a colleague who is sick and
because they didn’t pay much. Well, so much for
always ready to help one another or a student. I
predictions.
will miss having lunch with you all.
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Finally, the most important reason I stayed here
get pretty good at it. And if you are good at
Before I’m done up here, I have to thank my wife
so long is the quality of the students and parents
something, someone will pay you to do it. Most
Grazyna for supporting me all these years in
sitting in front of me. The Anikas, the Jakes, the
importantly, if you love your work, it doesn’t feel
my life’s passion. She put up with Friday night
Karalyns, the Eisenhauers. It was a joy teaching
like work, it becomes a vocation.
scouting trips, no weekends, washing smelly
you, coaching you, and mentoring you in life
uniforms, and having three macho guys around
skills. You are all engaged, smart, and mentally
I have loved my 40 years at La Lumiere. I wish
stimulating. Imagine having a future Supreme
I could do 40 more, but let’s face it, I can’t jump
Court Justice in your classroom, a Hollywood
and run like I used to. Hopefully my bookstore
To paraphrase General Douglas MacArthur, “Old
director, a congressman, or a world-class
championship record stands the test of time.
teachers never die; they just slowly fade from their
comedian (and trying to be funnier than him). Girls, I am still waiting for a senator or second/or
students' memories. But I assure you that with my last dying breath I shall be thinking about family,
Let me pass on the baton.
first woman president. A big part of the joy of teaching you is knowing you will do great things and we are so proud of you. And it wasn’t always about the best and brightest—there were, of course, a fair share of students who started of as klutz brains. But there is nothing more fulfilling than having an old alumnus come up to you and say, “Doc, you really straightened me out,” or, “Doc, I’m a history major,” or, “I love photography,” or, “I love science and can now do math.” Wait, that wasn’t me, that was Ken Andert or Don Snedden, or Bryan Smith, or Larry Sullivan. Lastly, my thanks to the parents who are so heavily invested (in more ways than one) in seeing their sons and daughters do well. It takes a village, and here at La Lumiere, the parents back up what we teachers are trying to accomplish. That really makes our task so much easier. So seniors, what can I tell you other than it’s another day to fight sloth and ignorance? We’ve had our college talk and many stories over the last four years. Let me reiterate one important point: find a passion. Many of you have. In college sharpen and hone that passion. If you haven’t found a passion, college is a good place to find it. Try many courses until you find something that grabs you. And of course keep an eye out for that special someone. Make sure you have a list! If you have a passion for something, you usually
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the kitchen table. Love you.
family, family, and La Lumiere has always been part of my family.
“
But I assure you that with my last dying breath I shall be thinking about family, family, family, and La Lumiere has always been part of my family.
”
Jake, was that short and sweet and home to eat? Thank you all for 40 wonderful years.
2016 Honorary Senior Medal Recipients Will Lingle and Susie Eguizabal
This year, La Lumiere presented two outstanding members of our community with the Honorary Senior Medal Award. Mr. Will Lingle, Assistant Head of School for Academics, and Mrs. Susie Eguizabal, Student Services Office Manager, were honored during the 2016 commencement ceremony for their exceptional contributions and dedication to the school. Inviting Mr. Lingle to accompany him on stage, Interim Head of School Dr. Charles Clark said, “It is ingrained in Will to continuously improve upon something that is already good, to figure out how to make it a little bit better, and to solve any problem that arises. I have come to learn over the years that you know when someone is really good at something, when you learn more from that person than they have learned from you. That is why it is so easy for me to stand before you today and without hesitation give this distinguished award to Will.” It was then Mrs. Eguizabal’s turn to be honored. Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs Mr. Bryan Smith asked “Mrs. E” to join him and began, “Susie Eguizabal has been worth more to the La Lumiere community than any winning lottery ticket.” He continued, “She can read your face, your eyes, and even your mind to know exactly what you need. She makes each student feel special, loved, and cared for. The Wizard of Oz told the Tin Man, ‘A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.’ Today is our time to thank you for the heart you bring to this community.”
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2016
Class of
Mary Frances Eisenhauer Head Prefect
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska In her quintessential Frannie way—both cheery and affable—the School’s 2015-2016 Head Prefect, Mary Frances Eisenhauer, delivered a message of gratitude, hope, and trust to the La Lumiere community and her classmates, the Class of 2016. “Every year we have been in school, our parents and teachers have warned us that we are preparing for the next school year ahead,” Frannie began. “Now, we are finished with high school and find ourselves hopefully prepared for whatever comes next. This preparation at La Lumiere has taught us to trust: trust our God, trust the lessons learned, trust others to guide us along the way, and most importantly, trust ourselves to make the right decisions.” Frannie continued by saying, “The La Lumiere community is like a puzzle. Every one of us represents a small, unique piece that fits into a bigger picture that honors the legacy of those who have come before us, the vision of those who are here now, and the promise of future Lakers. This picture of La Lumiere reveals our efforts to be the best we can in our character, scholarship, and faith. Our class feels a strong sense of pride and love for this school and all of its pieces, and my hope is that each of you finds the strength to pursue your purpose and to trust in the value of your place in this world.”
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SENIOR AWARDS James R. Moore Scholar Athlete Award: Christian Alfonso Vasquez Nerissa Jayne Siwietz
Alumni Memorial Award
Head Prefect: Mary Frances Eisenhauer
United States Military Academy at West Point, New York
Headmaster’s Award for Growth and Distinction: Jamonay Denise Wise Yuyang Zhang
Nerissa Jayne Siwietz
The Alumni Memorial award is the highest award that La Lumiere confers upon a graduating senior. It is given each year in recognition of the senior student who best
Senior Award for Stellar Academic Performance: Rachael Sullivan Yemc
models the La Lumiere ideal. The award is
Senior Award for Service to Younger Students: Mary Frances Eisenhauer
respectfully acknowledged and fondly remembered. The 2016 Alumni Memorial Award recipient was Nerissa
The One of Us Award: Mary Frances Eisenhauer Alan R. Hannan Unsung Hero Award: Mason Michael Newbanks
a tribute to deceased alumni and students whose character, scholarship, and faith are Jayne Siwietz, who is currently enrolled at the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York. Nerissa is from Michigan City, Indiana. As a student at La Lumiere, she was very involved on campus and received many academic honors in several subjects. She was the Athletic Prefect her senior year and was a valuable member of the soccer, cheer, crew, and track teams. Nerissa was also a member of the National Honor Society and was named to the honor roll all four years.
Trustees Award for Leadership Based on Character: Karalyn Victoria Knight The Alumni Memorial Award: Nerissa Jayne Siwietz
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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
In February, La Lumiere faculty and staff welcomed more than 100 guests to campus, including alumni, their families, and friends of the School for our biennial Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The celebration began with recognition of inductees before tip-off of a Varsity White basketball team victory (88-60) over long-time rival, Marquette Catholic High School. Everyone then gathered in Moore House to share dinner and charished La Lu memories. Eleven athletes and three wrestling teams were inducted into the Hall of Fame and announced by charter faculty member, Mr. David Kirkby.
Wrestling Team Inductees: Mike Shannon '73, Pete Rodgers '74, John Powell '75, Pat Marsch '72 Jim Lawson '75, Pete Flenner '77 Bill Zegers '75, and Dave Kirkby
David Collins '77 and James Banks '16
Individual Inductees: Bo Webster '83, Kevin Sullivan '83, Patrick O'Malley '79 Ron March '82, Kathleen Kennedy '83, Rick Everist '73, David Collins '77, and Michael Canan '81
Class of 1981: Bob Weber, Mike Ganz, Jim Zegers, David Tomaka, John Marske, Meg Linnen Caplice, Michael Canan, Jeff Bertrand, and Mike Osterman
Patrick O'Malley '79 with Dave Kirkby
Kevin Sullivan '83 and Dave Kirkby
Current members of the Hall of Fame welcome the new inductees: Tim McGrath '83, Joe Gaffigan '83, Peter Grote '79, Tom Crepeau, '78, Tim Grote '83, David Tomaka '81, Larry Sullivan, Mo Moore Vear '83, Kathy March Breitowich '83, and Brad Johnston '73
Rick Everist '73
Jim Zegers '81 "It still fits!"
Fiona Whalen '16, Kathleen Kennedy '83, and Marty Whalen '18
Ron March '82
Bo Webster '83, Mandy Webster, Maisy Webster Michael Webster, and Maeve Webster
Chairman’s Message Serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at La Lumiere School for the past three years has been an honor and a privilege. During the 13 years of my board tenure, La Lumiere has experienced incredible growth as a result of the hard work of former Tuition and Fees
Headmaster Michael Kennedy ’86 and the dedicated faculty and staff at the school. I would like to express my gratitude to my fellow trustees. They are an incredible collection of talented, dedicated
Investment Income
Sources of Revenue
Auxiliary Services
individuals who serve as an important resource to our school. In July we welcomed La Lumiere's sixth Head of School Adam
Annual Fund and Other Donations
Kronk; his wife Jacqueline; and their children Sorin, Leo, and Teddy. They have quickly become part of the La Lumiere family! There are many exciting opportunities facing La Lumiere as a result of the tremendous success over the past decade. Adam brings
Instructional Services
a unique skill set and a passion for the development of young students. September brought another transition of leadership as Connie Falcone ’83 was elected Chair of the La Lumiere Board
Plant Operation Admissions
of Trustees. You can be confident in the leadership, the faculty,
Student Activities
and the staff as the school enters the next fifty years as a leading independent school.
Uses of Revenue
The future of La Lumiere depends largely on the support of the
Other Expenses
Food Service
greater La Lumiere community, or as some call it the La Lumiere family. The most impressive characteristic of our community is its size and strength. We are small but it is your generosity that makes
General and Administrative
us incredibly strong. We count on your partnership every year to support the needs of our students and the Annual Fund, which is critical to the financial stability of the school. On the following pages you will see the names of families and individuals who continue to invest in the mission of La Lumiere. To each of you on
Financial Report 2015-2016
behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you.
Sources of Revenue
This is a very special place, and a La Lumiere education has never
Tuition and Fees
been more relevant. You have my sincere appreciation for your continued commitment to the mission of character, scholarship, and faith.
Auxiliary Services Annual Fund and Other Donations Investment Income
$4,980,212 $371,506 $1,650,208 $3,902
Total $7,005,828 Gratefully yours,
Uses of Revenue Instructional Services Student Activities Mark Leyden ’77 Board of Trustees, Chair La Lumiere School
$1,565,193 $351,938
Food Services
$357,451
Plant Operation
$1,170,298
Admissions $129,939 General and Administrative Other Expenses
$2,138,994 $315,723
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Founders Society $25,000+ Anonymous Mrs. William P. Linnen^ Mrs. Mary Louise Miller Robert and Kerry ’84 Turner Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Valleau ’80^ David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95^
God’s Hand Society $10,000 - $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. William Devers^ H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom^
Trustee Society $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous (2)^ Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bobrinskoy^ Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice^ Rick and Elizabeth Dekker^ Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Klekamp ’88^ La Lumiere School Parents Association Mrs. Rosemary A. Mennen^ David and Johanna Miller^ Dr. and Mrs. Nikola Nenadovich Arlene, John, Sarah ’87, Merribeth ’90, and John ’94 Rose^ John ’69 and Christine Rumely^ Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer^ Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83^ Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf^ Susie and Tom Yemc^
Leadership $2,000 - $4,999 Anonymous (2)^ Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83^ Mr. and Mrs. George Demos ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Everist, Jr. ’73^ Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Franke^ Ellen Frankle^ Mrs. Diane Gabriel^ Joe ’83 and Jane Gaffigan^ Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle^ Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman^ Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Harkness^ John ’71 and Catherine Hiler ^ Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86^ Mr. and Mrs. David Knight^ Ms. Claire Knipe Mr. and Mrs. Keith K. Krause ’94^ Mrs. Caryn M. Largura^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck^ Mr. John T. McCarthy^ Mrs. Barbara J. Moore^ Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Rampage Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga^ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84^
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano Ronald and Kimberly Van Sessen^ George Xidias
Headmaster’s Club $1,000 - $1,999 Anonymous (2)^ Jim and Robin Albano^ Paris ’74 and Christopher Barclay ^ John and Kathleen Buck^ Mr. Keith E. Butus Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary^ Dr. Raymond E. Daly III^ Ms. Candyce Discavage^ Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer^ Dr. Donald H. Fehrs and Dr. Maureen Fehrs^ Mr. and Ms. Leo J. Ford, III ^ Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen^ Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gumz ^ Bob, Jan and Blair ’04 Hoenk^ Hull Lift Truck Mr. Michael L. Igoe, Jr.^ Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jensen^ Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Johnston ’73^ Patrick Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80^ Mrs. Aki Kobayashi^ Mr. Eun Jae Lee and Mrs. Seong Hee Kwon^ Mr. Charles E. Liddell^ Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky ^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard McBride Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin^ Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. McNabola ’85^ Mrs. Colleen Quirk Morrison ’97^ Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson^ Gayle Nicosia^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Nolan ’72^ Mr. and Mrs. T. Michael Osterman ’81^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Osterman ^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Riley ’78^ Mr. Thomas M. Rosshirt ’77 and Ms. Molly McUsic^ Mr. and Mrs. R. Keith Sandin ’77 Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Spingler^ Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturtevant ^ Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sullivan^ Mr. and Mrs. Thor Thordarson Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Blair Tolar Rev. Wayne F. Watts^ Paul L. and Dana A. Whiting ’87 ^ Mr. John R. Yast ’75^ Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zweig ’71^
Lakers Club $250 - $999 Anonymous^ Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian^ Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adams Heather (Bankowski) ’95 and
Jorge Anaya^ The Anderson Family^ Ken R. Andert^ David and Ginger Arnell^ Chris and Grace Balawender Mark ’99 and Jenifer ’00 Balawender^ Dr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Bolda^ Doug and Allyson Cayce^ Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark^ Mr. David A. Collins ’77 and Mrs. Patricia J. Julian^ Mr. John C. Coughlin ’80^ Chris and Jill Craig Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Craig ’79^ Mr. Kevin C. Crowell and Mrs. Janet S. Leong^ Mr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Daly^ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Edwards ’79^ Evolve Spa Dr. Scott P. Fielder and Dr. Kristin I. Wu The Honorable James P. Flannery, Jr. ’68 and Ms. Carol F. Zigulich^ Dr. and Ms. Scott P. Fogel Fryar Orthodontics Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grieger^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grote ’85^ Mr. Peter N. Grote ’79^ Michael and Nicole Guenin Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Gumz ’88^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gumz ’89^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hackl ’81^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Hazleton^ Mr. Shane Heirman^ Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85 Mrs. Irene M. Hirt^ Blair Hoenk ’04^ Joe Hostetler ’72^ Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Howes and Howes Law Firm Mr. and Mrs. Leonard P. Jennings ’86^ Ryugo ’92 and Hana Kato ’93^ Dr. Clifford J. Kavinsky and Dr. Evalyn N. Grant^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Kearney ’86 ^ Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Hesham Khalil Dr. Robert O. Kinney^ Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm^ Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kronk Mr. and Mrs. John Lake^ Mr. and Mrs. John D. Langford Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Leyden ’78^ Mr. Bo Li and Mrs. Jian Zhang Ms. Kathleen A. Mack ’81^ Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Marker^ Mr. and Mrs. James McKenzie^ Mr. Timothy J. Miller and Dr. Lisa Hendricks ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller TMM Insurance Services, Inc. Mr. James M. Morrison, Jr. ’82^ Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy^ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Nawrocki, Jr. ’68^ Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Ndukwu^ Jonathan and Susan Nesbitt^ Rick and Maryann Newell^ Mr. James “Mac” O’Brien ’70^
2015-16 Giving by Level Dr. and Mrs. William Ostermiller Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas T. Otis Mr. Daniel J. Paff^ Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pagels^ Pathfinder Communication - B100 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul ’69^ Alex ’03 and Josh Penry^ Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard A. Perschke^ Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey C. Preston^ Mr. Steve Probst and Ms. Andi Jones^ Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn^ Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Ramirez ’80^ Roger and Cathy Rhomberg^ Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc Mr. Robert T. Rogers^ Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Rose ’96^ Dan ’84 and Jean Rosshirt^ Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Roszkiewicz^ Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Jim and Judy Sarwark^ Sauers Buick GMC Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Clem ’69 and Viki Schaub^ Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer^ John J. and Barbara L. Schornack^ Katherine Kerrigan Shannon ’79^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Shannon ’73^ Lorinda (Nina Cathcart) Shaw ’83^ Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Don D. Snedden^ Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey G. Sparrow ’78^ Spoors Auto Sales, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Sutter^ Thomas A. “Tim” Todd ’74^ Dr. and Mrs. Pietro Tonino^ Dr. Jenny Tristano ’01^ John and Rachel Uryga^ Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Visconsi Mr. and Mrs. Neal Vogel Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wagner Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83^ Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wilcox^ Jerry and Claudia Williams Wilson’s Barbershop Mr. and Mrs. Bradley H. Wire^ Mr. Lin Wu and Mrs. Lin Xia^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone^
Contributors Club up to $249 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Abcarian ’92^ Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Adams ’99^ Ms. Natalee Allenbaugh ’09^ Sandy and Bob Allshouse^ Mrs. Patricia Anderson^ 1st Source Bank Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song Mr. and Mrs. Brett Balhoff^ Mr. Matthew Barnicle ’88^ ^Indicates Unresticted Annual Fund Donor
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barry ’82^ Mr. and Mrs. James J. Bates Ms. Elizabeth Behar^ Mr. Grant Bender^ Mr. Joseph G. Bertrand, Jr.^ Dr. and Mrs. William Biehl Mr. and Mrs. Garry M. Blumenfeld^ Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Boyd^ Traute Bransfield^ Complete Cleaning Service Mr. Edward J. Breslin^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Brissette ’77^ Mrs. Mary Brockway ^ Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Buchanan^ Dr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell^ Mr. Christopher Ciambarella and Mrs. Chen Tsai Li^ Circle “R” Mechanical, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coleman^ Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Crane^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter Crowe ’85^ Current Electric, Inc. Mr. Raymond E. Daly, IV^ Mr. and Mrs. Drew Danik^ Mr. Michael E. Delgado ’85 Mr. James DeMartini ’70 Mr. Charles Dempsey^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Demski ’79^ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo 1st Source Bank Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Dorman ’76^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duggan ’77 ^ Mr. Kyle Dybing and Dr. Anne Dybing Rudy and Susie Eguizabal^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fabricius^ Tom Falcone^ Stephanie Frankle ’06^ Jaime Frankle ’04^ Franciscan Alliance St. Anthony Health Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fraze^ Mr. Kirk L. Futrell^ Dr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Ganster ’69^ Mike Ganz ’81^ Mr. and Mrs. William Grimmer^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Hackett Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hague^ Alan R. Hannan ’78^ Mrs. Gretchen R. Hannan^ Mike and Cindy Heffron^ Mr. David M. Henderson Mrs. Rita J. Hollingshead^ Mr. Zuhao Hua^ Mr. Bradley Johnstin^ Ms. Sarah Jones^ Mr. and Mrs. John P. Joy^ Mr. and Mrs. Jerrald T. Kabelin^ Clare Kaminski ’10^ Mr. Thomas Kietzman and Ms. Kanae Kura Dave Kirkby^ Rick and Kitty Knoll^ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll^ Richard and Eileen Kochanny^ Mr. and Mrs. David Kozak^ Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77^
Mr. Bradley A. Lindborg Will and Stacey Lingle Dr. and Mrs. Charles G. Lischer ^ Mrs. Elizabeth M. Lovelace Schillaci ’89 Deacon and Mrs. Richard S. Magenis^ Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Magill^ Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Marfise^ Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Marsch ’72^ Torrey Massey^ Ms. Anne G. McAdams^ Mr. Richard S. McAdams^ Mr. and Mrs. Shawn W. McArdle Sydney McBride ’11^ Mr. Timothy McGrath ’83^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNamara^ Mr. Thomas McQuillan ’83^ Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Nelson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Newcombe ’69^ Susan ’83 and Tom Newell^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Nolan ’69^ Northwest Indiana Triathletes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Novak^ Mr. and Mrs. Vishad Patel^ Dr. and Mrs. Sachin R. Patel Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Patterson^ Dr. Stephen R. Paul ’74 and Ms. Janice B. Rodenberg^ Mr. Andrew J. Peters and Dr. Linda D. Meehan^ Ms. Amanda Pietrzak^ Alexis Pontius-Buell ’99^ Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Poore^ Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey A. Potter^ Trish and Tim Preheim^ Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Prinz, Sr.^ Mr. Vladimir Rak and Mrs. Ilona Rakova^ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rehrer Mr. David N. Rentschler ’77^ Dr. and Mrs. John E. Rogers Dr. John R. Rowan and Ms. Cecelia Wagner Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ruszkowski Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Sachs, Jr.^ Sacred Heart Apostolic School Dan and Andrea Sells Serenity Springs Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Shipley Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shoop^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Siwietz ’74 Mr. Mark C. Smith and Dr. Anastasia L. Smith^ Dr. Vincent Smithson and Mrs. Lisa Wolf Smithson Katherine Bankowski Stahoviak ’05^ Mr. Jacob S. Stimley ’16^ Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Stimley^ Larry and Bonnie Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. David R. Surma John and Ann Sweeney^ Mr. Chad M Tallman^ Mr. Bryan Tinajero and Jackie Streeter '08 Mr. and Mrs. David E. Tincher^ Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Tincher ’99^
Mr. Guillermo Trejo and Mrs. Anne Bax^ Alyssa Trelstad^ Marly Tristano ’07 and Caleb Phillips ’08^ Kellene and Jeffery Urbaniak^ Ms. Stacey Vetter-Weiss^ Mr. Jie Wang and Mrs. Haixia Qian^ Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Ward, Jr.^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Weber ’82^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster^ Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wedow Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Willis, Jr.^ Wolf Studio Arts Mr. Taylor O. Wright IV ’80^ Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wund^ Rachael Sullivan Yemc ’16^ Tommy Yemc ’14^ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Zegers Dr. Qing Zhang and Mrs. Yin Yang
Giving by Constituency Board of Trustees Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Dr. and Mrs. Charles F. Clark Rick and Elizabeth Dekker Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77 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 David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Rev. Wayne F. Watts H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom
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 Mrs. Barbara J. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul ’69 Trish and Tim Preheim Mr. David N. Rentschler ’77 Arlene and John Rose Larry and Bonnie Sullivan
Former Trustees Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian Paris ’74 and Christopher Barclay Mr. and Mrs. Garry M. Blumenfeld John and Kathleen Buck Mr. and Mrs. William Devers Ellen Frankle Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gumz John ’71 and Catherine Hiler Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Marfise Mr. Richard S. McAdams Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Newcombe ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Rampage John J. and Barbara L. Schornack Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Valleau ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster
Faculty and Staff Sandy and Bob Allshouse 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. Chen Tsai Li Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Rudy and Susie Eguizabal Tom Falcone Jaime Frankle ’04 Mike and Cindy Heffron Mr. Shane Heirman Mr. Bradley Johnstin Ms. Sarah Jones Mr. and Mrs. John P. Joy Mr. and Mrs. David Kozak Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Will and Stacey Lingle Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pagels Mr. and Mrs. Vishad Patel Alex ’03 and Josh Penry Ms. Amanda Pietrzak Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Poore Mr. Steve Probst and Ms. Andi Jones Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Don D. Snedden Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Spingler Mr. and Mrs. Chad Tallman Alyssa Trelstad Kellene and Jeffery Urbaniak John and Rachel Uryga Ms. Stacey Vetter-Weiss Jerry and Claudia Williams Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wund Susie and Tom Yemc
Former Faculty and Staff Mark ’99 and Jenifer ’00 Balawender Mr. Edward J. Breslin Mrs. Mary Brockway Mr. and Mrs. Drew Danik Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo Rudy and Susie Eguizabal Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Dave Kirkby Rick and Kitty Knoll Richard and Eileen Kochanny Deacon and Mrs. Richard S. Magenis David and Johanna Miller
Mrs. Barbara J. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Nolan ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69 Larry and Bonnie Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster
Current Parents Anonymous (2) Jim and Robin Albano Mrs. Patricia Anderson The Anderson Family David and Ginger Arnell Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song Mr. and Mrs. James J. Bates Dr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Bolda Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Boyd Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. Keith E. Butus Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Mr. David A. Collins ’77 and Mrs. Patricia J. Julian Mr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Daly Mr. Kyle Dybing and Dr. Anne Dybing Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fabricius Dr. and Ms. Scott P. Fogel Mr. and Ms. Leo J. Ford, III Mr. Kirk L. Futrell 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 Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Harkness Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85 Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Hesham Khalil Mr. Thomas Kietzman and Ms. Kanae Kura Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mrs. Aki Kobayashi Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Mrs. Caryn M. Largura Mr. Eun Jae Lee and Mrs. Seong Hee Kwon Mr. Bo Li and Mrs. Jian Zhang Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Magill Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Marker Mr. and Mrs. Shawn W. McArdle Brian and Kathleen McGuckin Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Rick and Maryann Newell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Novak
Mr. Daniel J. Paff Dr. and Mrs. Sachin R. Patel Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Patterson Mr. Andrew J. Peters and Dr. Linda D. Meehan Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey A. Potter Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn Mr. Vladimir Rak and Mrs. Ilona Rakova Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rehrer Roger and Cathy Rhomberg Dr. and Mrs. John E. Rogers Mr. Robert T. Rogers Dr. John R. Rowan and Ms. Cecelia Wagner Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ruszkowski Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. 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. Stephen R. Stimley Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Dr. and Mrs. David R. Surma Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Sutter Mr. Guillermo Trejo and Mrs. Anne Bax Robert and Kerry ’84 Turner David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Ronald and Kimberly Van Sessen Mr. Jie Wang and Mrs. Haixia Qian Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Ward, Jr. Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Willis, Jr. Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom Mr. Lin Wu and Mrs. Lin Xia George Xidias Susie and Tom Yemc Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone Dr. Qing Zhang and Mrs. Yin Yang
Alumni Parents Anonymous (5) Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adams Chris and Grace Balawender Mr. and Mrs. Garry M. Blumenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bobrinskoy Dr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Bolda Traute Bransfield Mrs. Mary Brockway John and Kathleen Buck Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Doug and Allyson Cayce Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Crane
Mr. Kevin C. Crowell and Mrs. Janet S. Leong Dr. Raymond E. Daly III Rick and Elizabeth Dekker Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo Mr. and Mrs. William Devers Dr. Donald H. Fehrs and Dr. Maureen Fehrs Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Franke Ellen Frankle Mrs. Diane Gabriel Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman 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 Mrs. Irene M. Hirt Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hoenk Mrs. Rita J. Hollingshead Mr. Michael L. Igoe, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Dr. Clifford J. Kavinsky and Dr. Evalyn N. Grant Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy 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 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Marfise Ms. Anne G. McAdams Mr. Richard S. McAdams Mr. and Mrs. Richard McBride Mr. John T. McCarthy Brian and Kathleen McGuckin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNamara Mrs. Rosemary A. Mennen Mrs. Barbara J. Moore Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Ndukwu Jonathan and Susan Nesbitt Rick and Maryann Newell Gayle Nicosia Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Osterman Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pagels Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard A. Perschke Trish and Tim Preheim Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Prinz, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Rampage Dr. and Mrs. John E. Rogers Arlene, John, Sarah ’87, Merribeth ’90, and John ’94 Rose Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Roszkiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Sachs, Jr. Jim and Judy Sarwark John J. and Barbara L. Schornack Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shoop Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Gibson Insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturtevant
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 Ronald and Kimberly Van Sessen 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. Bradley H. Wire Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel Susie and Tom Yemc
Grandparents Ms. Candyce Discavage Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fraze Mrs. Diane Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Hazleton Mr. and Mrs. Jerrald T. Kabelin Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mrs. William P. Linnen Mr. and Mrs. James McKenzie Mrs. Mary Louise Miller Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sullivan
2016 Duathlon Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Dr. Scott P. Fielder and Dr. Kristin I. Wu Fryar Orthodontics Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Mr. David M. Henderson Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Howes and Howes Law Firm Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Ms. Claire Knipe La Porte Anesthesiology Mr. and Mrs. John D. Langford Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Nelson, Sr. Rick and Maryann Newell Northwest Indiana Triathletes Dr. and Mrs. William Ostermiller Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas T. Otis Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rehrer Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ruszkowski Sacred Heart Apostolic School Sauers Buick GMC Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Serenity Springs Dr. Vincent Smithson and Mrs. Lisa Wolf Smithson Mr. and Mrs. Thor Thordarson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wedow Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wilcox Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf Wolf Family Dentistry Wolf Studio Arts Susie and Tom Yemc ^Indicates Unresticted Annual Fund Donor
Businesses and Foundations (non-event donations) Anonymous Alliance Bernstein L.P. Matching Gift Program Apex Auto Care Raymond E. Daly Scholarship Fund Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation Evolve Spa Hull Lift Truck Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital Lakeshore Bone and Joint La Porte Main Muffler & Brake Inc. Linnen Memorial Fund Michigan City Area Schools Northwestern Mutual Foundation Pathfinder Communication - B100 Dr. Scholl Foundation Target Take Charge of Education Program TCF Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program Toast Hotel Group Unity Foundation of La Porte County Wells Fargo Foundation Education Matching Gift Program Wilson’s Barbershop Spoors Auto Sales, Inc.
Gifts in Memory or Honor Ms. Natalee Allenbaugh ’09 in honor of Dr. Nasidi Ken R. Andert in memory of Michael R. Andert Mark ’99 and Jenifer ’00 Balawender in honor of Chris Balawender Mrs. Mary Brockway in honor of Judy and Bryan Smith Mr. and Ms. Leo J. Ford, III in honor of the outstanding, teachers, staff, and administrators at La Lu Mrs. Diane Gabriel in honor of Kerry Gabriel Turner ’84, Anne Turner ’16, and Alex Turner ’19 Mrs. Irene M. Hirt in memory of Fred Hirt Blair Hoenk ’04 in honor of Doc Balawender Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll in honor of Justin Knoll Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Leyden ’78 in honor of Mark Leyden '77 Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky in honor of Sasha Lyubashevsky Deacon and Mrs. Richard S. Magenis in memory of James Moore Ms. Anne G. McAdams in honor of Scott ’79, John ’81, and Sarah ’83 McAdams
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Mr. and Mrs. James McKenzie in honor of Austin Pitchford Mrs. Barbara Moore in memory of James Moore Gayle Nicosia in honor of Dr. Jon Nicosia Clem ’69 and Viki Schaub, in memory of Richard G. Schaub
Restricted Anonymous Jim and Robin Albano Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Mr. Kyle Dybing and Dr. Anne Dybing Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grieger Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Harkness Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85 Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Hesham Khalil Mr. Thomas Kietzman and Ms. Kanae Kura Mr. Bo Li and Mrs. Jian Zhang Mrs. William P. Linnen Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Magill Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin Mrs. Mary Louise Miller Dr. and Mrs. Sachin R. Patel Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn Dr. and Mrs. John E. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Spingler Dr. and Mrs. David R. Surma Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Blair Tolar David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Ronald and Kimberly Van Sessen Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wilcox H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom Dr. Qing Zhang and Mrs. Yin Yang
In-Kind Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Alford Chris and Grace Balawender Sterling Cut Glass, Mr. Steve Rentschler ’73 John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Sandin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Spingler Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone
Giving by Class Year 1968 The Honorable James P. Flannery, Jr. Mr. Jay A. Nawrocki
1969 Mr. Raymond E. Daly Dr. Daniel C. Ganster Mr. Richard S. Newcombe Mr. Michael F. Nolan Mr. Michael J. Paul Mr. Dennis M. Quirk Mr. John C. Rumely Mr. Clemens B. Schaub
1970 Mr. James B. DeMartini Mr. James M. O’Brien
Mr. Michael E. Demski Mr. John J. Edwards Mr. Peter N. Grote Mrs. Katherine Kerrigan Shannon
1980 Mr. John C. Coughlin Mr. Daniel B. Kerrigan Mr. Peter L. Ramirez Mr. Robert D. Valleau Mr. Taylor O. Wright IV
1981 Mrs. Margaret Linnen Caplice Mr. Michael T. Ganz Mr. Robert T. Hackl Ms. Kathleen A. Mack Mr. T. Michael Osterman
1982
The Honorable John P. Hiler Mr. Michael W. Zweig
Mr. Thomas C. Barry Mr. James M. Morrison Mr. Robert J. Weber
1972
1983
1971
Mr. Joseph W. Hostetler Mr. Charles E. Liddell Mr. Bradley A. Lindborg Mr. Patrick Marsch Mr. Kevin C. Nolan
1973 Mr. Richard A. Everist, Jr. Mr. Bradley M. Johnston Mr. Michael D. Shannon
1974
Dr. Kathy March Breitowich Mrs. Katherine Devers Falcone Mr. Joseph P. Gaffigan Mr. Timothy G. McGrath Mr. Thomas B. McQuillan Mrs. Susan Smith Newell Mrs. Nina Cathcart Shaw Mr. Kevin M. Sullivan Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy
1984
Mr. Paris Barclay Dr. Stephen R. Paul Mr. Michael T. Siwietz Mr. Thomas A. Todd
Anonymous Dr. Lisa C. Hendricks Mr. Daniel E. Rosshirt Mr. John J. Schirger Mrs. Kerry Gabriel Turner
1975
1985
Mr. Joseph G. Bertrand Mr. Willard R. Dorman Mr. Shawn W. McArdle
Mr. Peter T. Crowe Mr. Michael E. Delgado Mr. Michael R. Grote Mr. John M. Hendricks Mr. Edward W. McNabola Mr. John J. Zegers
1977
1986
Mr. John R. Yast
1976
Mr. Kevin M. Brissette Mr. David A. Collins Mr. Paul H. Duggan Mr. Mark Leyden Mr. David N. Rentschler Mr. Thomas M. Rosshirt Mr. R. Keith Sandin Mr. H. David Wood
1978
Mr. Leonard P. Jennings Mr. Kevin J. Kearney Mr. Michael H. Kennedy Mr. Victor P. Smith
1987 Mr. Grant Bender Ms. Sarah J. Rose Mrs. Dana Weninger Whiting
Mr. Alan R. Hannan Dr. Robert O. Kinney Mr. Paul J. Leyden Mr. Michael J. Riley Mr. Geoffrey G. Sparrow
1988
1979
1989
Mrs. Sally Dorman Craig
Mr. Matthew W. Barnicle Mr. Roderick G. Gumz Mr. Peter C. Klekamp Mrs. Bridget Adam Van Eekeren Mr. Daniel E. Gumz Mrs. Elizabeth M. Lovelace Schillaci
Mrs. Hana Kato
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95
Mr. and Mrs. R. Keith Sandin ’77 (10) Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga (2) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer (5) Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Shipley TMM Insurance Services, Inc. (2) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren (4)
1994
Sullivan
Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice John ’71 and Catherine Hiler Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin Susie and Tom Yemc
Additional Underwriting
Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Adam ’85 Jim and Robin Albano, Alano’s Villa Chris and Grace Balawender Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern Bentwood Tavern Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Correira Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Fiddlehead Restaurant Four Winds Frankie’s Other Place Jim Gaffigan ’84 and Jeannie Noth Greenbush Brewing co. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy ’88 Mr. and Mrs. Keith K. Krause ’94 Long Beach Country Club Lucrezia Cafe Mesa Luna Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Brian Oedzes The Robert Rogers Family Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Spire Farm to Fork Cuisine Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria Terrace Room Trattoria Enzo Trattoria Tonelli Robert and Kerry ’84 Turner Ronald and Kimberly Van Sessen Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Visconsi Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83
1990 Mrs. Merribeth Rose Rhoads
1992 Mr. Ryugo Kato Mr. Gregory A. Abcarian
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Mr. Keith Krause Mr. John E. Rose
1995 Dr. Heather Bankowski Anaya Mr. George Demos Ms. Kasey Ryan Leake Mr. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr.
1996 Mr. Bronson W. Rose
1997 Ms. Colleen Quirk Morrison
1999 Mr. Nicholas A. Adams Mr. Mark S. Balawender Ms. Alexis Pontius-Buell Mr. Jeffrey A. Tincher
2000 Dr. Jenifer Shreve Balawender
2001 Dr. Jenny M. Tristano
2003 Mrs. Alexandra Pagels Penry
2004 Ms. Jaime E. Frankle Mr. Blair M. Hoenk
2005 Mrs. Katherine Bankowski Stahoviak
2006 Ms. Stephanie H. Frankle
2007 Ms. Marly R. Tristano
2008 Mr. Caleb F. Tristano Ms. Jacqueline Streeter
2009 Ms. Natalee A. Allenbaugh
2010 Ms. Clara S. Kaminski
2011 Mr. Zuhao Hua Ms. Sydney J. McBride
2014 Mr. Thomas A. Yemc
2016 Ms. Rachael S. Yemc
La Lumination Special Thanks Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83, Event Chairs
Webster
Alpha Storage, Juliene & John ’85 Hendricks Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grieger Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mr. Timothy J. Miller and Dr. Lisa Hendricks ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Ronald and Kimberly Van Sessen Mr. and Mrs. Neal Vogel Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf
Faculty Sponsors Anonymous (3) Mark ’99 and Jenifer ’00 Balawender (2) Mr. and Mrs. James J. Bates Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone (2) Mrs. Diane Gabriel (2) Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle (3) Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman (2) Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield (3) Paul and Laura Guentert Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gumz ’89 (2) Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jensen (2) Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm Mr. Bradley A. Lindborg (2) Mrs. William P. Linnen Mrs. Elizabeth M. Lovelace Schillaci ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller (2) Mrs. Barbara J. Moore (10) Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Jonathan and Susan Nesbitt Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn (2) Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ruszkowski
La Lumiere Parents Association Toast Hotel Group, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper
Auction Item Donors
Auction Item Purchasers Mr. Keith E. Butus Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Harkness Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mrs. Caryn M. Largura Mr. John L. Leinweber and Mr. James A. Laughlin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Mr. and Mrs. George Stein
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Kellene and Jeffery Urbaniak David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Neal Vogel
Paddle Raise
Very special thanks to all who donated wine for our 1st Annual Wine Pull. It was a wonderful success.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adams Chris and Grace Balawender Mark ’99 and Jenifer ’00 Balawender Dr. and Mrs. William Biehl Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Boyd Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. Keith E. Butus Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Chris and Jill Craig Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Dr. and Ms. Scott P. Fogel Mrs. Diane Gabriel Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Michael and Nicole Guenin Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Harkness Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Patrick Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80 Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kronk Mr. and Mrs. John Lake La Lumiere School Parents Association Mr. Bo Li and Mrs. Jian Zhang Will and Stacey Lingle Mrs. William P. Linnen Mr. and Mrs. Richard McBride Brian and Kathleen McGuckin Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Nikola Nenadovich 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 Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Don D. Snedden Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mr. Bryan Tinajero and Ms. Jackie Streeter '08 Robert and Kerry ’84 Turner John and Rachel Uryga David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Visconsi Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wagner Jerry and Claudia Williams 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 | 29
2015 Annual Golf Outing Hole in One Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95
Eagle Sponsor
Lippmann Milwaukee, Inc., Robert and Kerry ’84 Turner
Par Sponsors
Gibson Insurance and The Hanover Insurance Group Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Susie and Tom Yemc
Faculty Golf Sponsors Anonymous (2) Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Mr. Peter N. Grote ’79 Mrs. William P. Linnen Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga (4) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer (2) H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom
Faculty Dinner Sponsors Anonymous (11) Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary (3) Mr. and Mrs. George Demos ’95 (2) Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone (2) Mrs. Diane Gabriel (4) Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield (2) Mrs. William P. Linnen Mrs. Barbara Moore (2) TMM Insurance Services, Inc.
Faculty Dinner Sponsors Dr. John R. Rowan and Ms. Cecelia Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 (3) Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre (3) Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf
Hole Sponsors
Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83, Chikaming Dental Center Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83, Lake Iron Circle R Mechanical, Inc. Class of 1985 Complete Cleaning Service Current Electric, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. George Demos ’95, First Recruiting Mrs. Diane Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Hackett 1st Source Bank 30 | L a Lumiere M agazine 2016
Franciscan Alliance Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mr. and Mrs. Shawn W. McArdle ’76, Summit Mortgage Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller, Miller’s Construction Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller, D & M Excavation Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander, Schander Remodeling Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Siwietz ’74 H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom
Additional Underwriting Mr. Peter T. Crowe ’85 Mr. Michael E. Delgado ’85 Mr. and Mrs. George Demos ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. McNabola ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer TMM Insurance Services, Inc. Mr. John J. Zegers ’85
Special Thanks to: Nambé and the Hillenbrand Family Len Jennings ’86 for serving as auctioneer Sauers Buick Onesource, Andy ’87 and Diane Sperling Andy Vanderboegh ’88
Auction Item Donors Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Boyd Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Long Beach Country Club Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Kerrigan ’80 Lost Dunes Golf Club Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Krop ’83 Mr. Doug McDermott Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. McNabola ’77 Memphis Grizzlies Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Mr. Elfrid Payton The Robert Rogers Family John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander St. Andrew’s Products Mr. Myles Turner David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95
Auction Item Purchasers Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Crepeau ’78 Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Dr. and Mrs. Scott P. Fogel Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Grote ’83 Mr. and Mrs. John Humphrey Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Kerrigan ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Kotz ’86 Mr. Keith Krause and Ms. Mary Margaret Fehrman ’94 Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. McNabola ’77 Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Jerel A. Williams Susie and Tom Yemc
Paddle Raise Chris and Grace Balawender Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Rick and Elizabeth Dekker Mr. and Mrs. George Demos ’95 Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85 Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80 Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Mr. Keith Krause and Ms. Mary Margaret Fehrman ’94 Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Will and Stacey Lingle David and Johanna Miller Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Alex ’03 and Josh Penry John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86 Don D. Snedden Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83 Larry and Bonnie Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tristano John and Rachel Uryga David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Rev. Wayne F. Watts Mr. and Mrs. Jerel A. Williams Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom Susie and Tom Yemc
La Lumination La Lumination was a time of celebration as La Lumiere alumni, parents, faculty, and friends gathered to show their appreciation for and in support of the School. Our annual spring gala was hosted by the Parents Association and chaired by Kathy ’83 and Lee Breitowich on Saturday, May 7, at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana. The evening featured a wine pull, a live auction, and a tribute to Chris “Doc Booms” Balawender, who retired after 40 years with the School. Next year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
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Annual Golf Outing & Alumni Reunion Friday, Sept. 16 was the perfect day for a round of golf and the chance to hit a ball into a kiddie pool for a cash prize—not to mention the wonderful drinks, dinner, and live auction that followed. From every angle, you could say that La Lumiere’s 22nd Annual Golf Outing was on par—if not under. The School was thrilled to raise more than $104,000, which included $40,000 for the paddle raise, funds intended for much needed updates to the La Lumiere kitchen. Next year’s golf outing will take place on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. We hope to see you there!
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Parents Weekend La Lumiere School families from nearby and around the world gathered on campus to enjoy the school’s annual Parents Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 to 24. The two-day celebration began on Friday afternoon with parent-teacher conferences followed by a classic Moore House dinner, mini classes, and dessert reception. The evening concluded with the traditional La Lu senior bonfire. The fun continued on a beautiful Saturday morning as Laker athletics hosted and reigned victorious over Howe Military Academy, playing boys soccer (5-0) and boys tennis (4-1). The volleyball team defeated Gary Roosevelt (3 sets, 25-15, 25-20, 25-18), and Laker football took down the Noblesville Lions (35-0). During the action, fans gathered for a ballpark lunch served at Sullivan Field, and the day ended with the traditional lake jump following the football team’s victory. Head of School Adam Kronk took his first lake jump of many to come.
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Alumni Notes
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1969 John Rumely and Michael Paul had a great time this summer attending a Mets baseball game together. John says, “The Mets blew a lead in the top of the 9th (the second time in two days – like the Cubs of old!)” John Rumely, Dennis Quirk, Bill Regan, and Rick Newcombe also got together in California earlier this year. Rumely lives in New York, Quirk lives in Long Beach, Ind., Regan lives in Vista, Calif., and Newcombe lives in Los Angeles. Bill Regan recently retired from flying for American Airlines after 33 years and for the Navy after 20 years. His wife, Susan, was also in the Navy for 25 years. They have two sons. Brent flies for the Air National Guard as does his wife, Kelly, and they are both copilots with American Airlines. Michael and his wife, Caitlin, live in San Antonio reportedly working all the time and doing well.
1974 Matt Jones, Brad Johnston ’73, and Tim Todd ’74 attended the wedding of Max Jones, son of Matt, in Austin, Texas, on April 22, 2016.
1977 Chris Hurley became the 63rd president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) on Friday, June 10, 2016, at the annual convention at the Westin Hotel in Chicago. Chris practices law at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. in Chicago.
1985 Todd Western married Angela May on August 27, 2016 at the Lily of the Valley church in Minneapolis, Minn. In attendance were alumni Avery Holt and Todd Manolis. They enjoyed a very relaxing honeymoon in Jamaica.
1986 Len Jennings married the love of his life, Tami, on January 9, 2016, joined by their family at St. Peter’s Church in Kansas City, Mo. Len’s brother, Kevin Jennings, served as best man and Tami’s sister, Teri Craig, was the maid of honor.
1990 Daniel Chon and wife Annie gave birth to Hailey Nayoung Chon on May 2, 2016.
1994 Xavier Kessler and wife, Cassandra, celebrated the birth of their son Remy Xavier on February 15, 2016. Kessler is also happy to report that he has survived stage 3 cancer in his sinus cavities called neuroendocrine carcinoma. The growing family lives in the mountains of Colorado just outside of Vail and Beaver Creek.
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John Rose married Kristen Lawrence at the Congress Club, Lake Geneva Wis., on September 10, 2016. In attendance were Greg Abcarian ’92, Colin Brietzke ‘94, Bill George ‘94, Rana Hossain ’93, Shannon Ryan Kral ‘92, Keith Krause ’94, Kasey Ryan Leake ’95, Dan Walsh ’95, Katie McClintock ‘94, and Sara Horn Skaggs ‘94. Keith Krause spends much of his free time competing in national level regattas and placed third this year and placed first overall in the 2007 Mac Race. He also completed a double handed Mac Race in 2009 where just two people raced nonstop for three days up to the island, sleeping in two-hour shifts. Krause was appointed to the La Lumiere School Board of Trustees this fall.
1997 Tom Sullivan and wife, Sarah, welcomed a baby girl into their family on January 27, 2016 at 11:54 a.m. Eloise Lorraine Sullivan weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. The expanding family lives in Overland Park, Kan.
1998 Michael Dolan has recently been named Director of Production Services for Onion, Inc. His global media production has won Emmy and marketing awards around the world. He is now building a fully-optimized film and television studio as an executive at America’s Finest News Source. From television projects to advertising campaigns to feature films, Michael aims to bring a robust and diverse amount of dynamic projects to the Chicago-based studios. One highlight this fall for Michael was speaking in Monte Carlo on global film finance panels in order to attract feature film and documentary projects as part of a Cannes Film Festival speaker series.
1999 Alexis Pontius-Buell and husband, Miles Buell, proudly welcomed their first child, Sloane Ivy Buell, on October 13, 2016. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are quite smitten with her.
2006 Yong Jae “James” Chang was married to Hee-joon Rachel Joo on October 15, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. He hopes to visit La Lumiere School in a couple of years.
John Rumley ’69 and Michael Paul ’69
Bill Regan ’69 and son Brent
Dennis Quirk ’69, Bill Regan ’69, and Rick Newcombe ’69
Matt Jones ’74, Brad Johnston ’73, and Tim Todd ’74
Todd ’85 and Angela Western
Len ’86 and Tami Jennings
Kasey Ryan Leake ’95, Greg Abcarian ’92, Shannon Ryan Kral ‘92, Katie McClintock ‘94, Colin Brietzke ‘94, Kristin Rose, John Rose '94, Dan Walsh ’95, Keith Krause ’94, Bill George ‘94, Sara Horn Skaggs ‘94, and Rana Hossain ’93
Keith Krause '94 and son Tomas
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Alumni Notes, cont. 2011 Sydney McBride accepted a year-long administratorin-training post baccalaureate fellowship beginning in June 2015. The premise of this program was to, through experiential learning, immerse a recent graduate into the field of elder care/health care administration. In June 2016, Sydney passed both State and Federal Licensure Examinations to practice as a licensed nursing home administrator. Her goal is to make a positive impact on the field and continually improve the care that our elders are receiving.
As a student at San Jose State University, Jalen James started a blog to help motivate younger kids, focusing on those from the inner city. Jalen created a role model gallery of student athletes from all around the country and hopes that it will encourage students to be active in multiple activities. He has two years left to study sociology and play college basketball because of an ankle injury during sophomore year. Take a look at his blog at www.jalencjames.com.
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2014
In her final year at Rhode Island School of Design, Jingxin Xu presented her fashion collection to an appreciative crowd in the Fleet Library at RISD. "My collection," she explains, “re-examines the definition of perfection from a personal standpoint and explores conflict and harmony between the paradox of spiritual
Emet Murillo had his first art exhibition at the Down Gallery in Michigan City on August 5, 2016. His displayed work was influenced by Post-War Abstract Expressionism, condensing fundamental elements on large canvas.
freedom and imposed constraint.” Jingxin achieves this by juxtaposing ultra-feminine, transparent tops incorporating handmade organza flowers and Chantilly lace with chunky, tweedy knits. For more on her designs, check out jingxinxu.com.
2016
After graduating from Creighton University in May 2016, Brian Tonino has returned to La Lumiere School as Admissions Associate recruiting new Lakers. Be sure to stop by to say hello whenever you are on campus.
2013 Brett Barnard has been awarded Lawrence University’s Brayton Prize for Excellence in History, recognizing his analysis of the historiography surrounding the status of Dhimmi in Islamic communities as the best paper written by a junior history major over the course of the academic year.
Sloane Ivy Buell
Nerissa Siwietz completed six weeks of West Point cadet basic training including two weeks in the field this summer and is now a member of the Corp of Cadets. Her La Lu education served her well in a number of ways; she tested well for her class assignments, had the tenacity to endure the physical trials of basic training, and the organizational skills to reorganize and shift priorities on the fly which is an integral part of the process. This summer James Banks competed in the 2016 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team earning the gold medal. He now attends the University of Texas as a freshman.
Lauren Dekker is set to graduate from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business in May 2017 with a degree in marketing, sales, and management. She has accepted the position of Associate Project Director at Seed Strategy, Inc. in Cincinnati and will begin fulltime following graduation. Seed Strategy is a growth acceleration firm that focuses primarily on new product innovation and strategy, but offers a wide range of consulting-type business services.
Lauren Dekker '13
Haley Luck ’13
While studying at Ithaca College, Haley Luck has received a prestigious summer internship at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif. She will be interning in the Domestic Publicity Department where she will gain exposure to all aspects of publicity and assist the publicity team with its domestic theatrical releases.
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A piece from Jingxin Xu's final collection
James Banks '16, Texas Basketball Coach Shaka Smart, and teammate Jarrett Alan
Hailey Nayoung Chon
Michael Dolan ’98
Xavier Kessler ’94 and Remy
Eloise Lorraine Sullivan
Emet Murillo ’14 and Mrs. Stacey Lingle
Sydney McBride '11
Yong Jae “James” Chang ’06 and Hee-joon Rachel Joo
Nerissa Siwietz ’16 and her parents
Blog of Jalen James '13, jalencjames.com
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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 hear of others in the coming months, please notify us.
Reunions
Jeanne Caplice, Western Springs, IL- February 24, 2016 Mother in-law of Meg Caplice ’81 and Grandmother of Jack Caplice ’10, Jim Caplice ’12, Mac Caplice ’12, Brian Caplice ’14, Lucy Caplice ’17, and Molly Caplice ’19 James P. Daly, Park Ridge, IL - April 18, 2015 Father of John Daly ’77 Veronica Kay Hanson, Milwaukee, WI, July 21, 2016 Grandmother of BoBo Drummond ’12 Shirley Handmaker Jaffee, Chicago, IL, July 26, 2016 Grandmother of Claire and Elise Jaffee ’14 Rok Knoll ’07, La Porte, IN, September 12, 2016 William Edward Wolf, La Porte, IN - February 16, 2016 Grandfather of Tayla Wolf ’18
Doc Booms' retirement party was held on June 10, 2016 at the Parthenon. Pictured here, he is sharing a story he had waited over 40 years to tell – it was worth the wait. And yes, you had to be there to hear it!
Each year at our Annual Golf Outing we honor the class with the best attendance. This year the Class of 1976 was the clear winner. Pictured above: Joe Bertrand, Shawn McArdle, Guy Lenardo, Scott Rogers, Tom McNabola, and Mark Marsch.
Rumely Family Reunion For over four decades, the descendants of Theresa and Meinrad Rumely have been coming to La Lumiere for their quadrennial reunion. The gathering, spearheaded by John Rumely ‘69 and Fran Rumely Jones (Trustee 1996-2005), also included Haley Jones Whicker ‘01. The weekend reunion involved tennis, softball, kayaking, folksongs, fireworks, ghost stories, and chasing drones. The highlight was a Mass celebrated by Rev. Rufus Whitley, a cousin and member of The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Over 120 cousins were in attendance at one point or another during the July 4th weekend festivities.
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The Last Word
Not Normal by Chad Perney, Director of Student Leadership and Activities Sixth former Ben Rhomberg is not normal. I can say that because he knows it’s a compliment. And I know he knows it’s a compliment because when he delivered his senior chapel speech in October, he celebrated how admirably NOT NORMAL La Lumiere is. Four years ago he chose La Lumiere precisely because he recognized it as such. Now, he is able to define with precision what NOT NORMAL means for us: “Our strong school traditions: NOT NORMAL.” Ben asks what other school has orientation week with the entire student body and faculty competing in Minute to Win It contests, kicking off an annual and hotly contested Headmaster’s Cup? “Our community: NOT NORMAL.” Ben points out that gathering every morning as an entire school knits us together in a way that is anything but usual. “Our relationships with teachers: NOT NORMAL.” Ben wonders where else can you go midnight bowling with your chemistry teacher or spend your school advising sessions chatting with your math teacher about life as much as schoolwork?
some time to figure out that C.C. meant culture creator and that P.K. wanted him to be a culture creator—someone who improves the quality of life in a society. From the beginning, Ben and all La Lumiere students are challenged to be culture creators. NOT NORMAL is at the heart of what we do at La Lumiere. “Our culture creators: NOT NORMAL.” Ben notes that all the students, teachers, and staff are here every day doing things to improve the quality of life at La Lumiere, demonstrating a level of ownership that is certainly uncommon. “Now that I’ve gone to school here, I get it,” says Ben. “And I now realize why those who haven’t, don’t get it and probably won’t get it. I am realizing that this place is anything but NORMAL; but it is my NOT NORMAL, and I’m thankful for that.” Nurtured in the NOT NORMAL, Ben and his classmates will leave La Lumiere sooner than we like to think. So, as they enter new academic and professional communities, we challenge them with Ben’s words: “Don’t do the normal thing. Be a culture creator.” As for the rest of us, head of school included, we are NOT NORMAL. And that’s a compliment, for we are culture creators.
“Our school spirit: NOT NORMAL.” Ben boasts where else would almost the entire student body pile into cars and drive 14 hours through the night to New York City for a basketball game? “Our diversity: NOT NORMAL.” Ben’s dorm here is home to 15 kids from five different countries. And, he says they even like each other! (Most of the time.) When Ben first arrived at La Lumiere, nervous and not so sure that NOT NORMAL was the way to go, one of his first encounters was with former Director of Student Life, Patrick Kennedy, “an energetic man in a spikeball shirt muttering under his breath something about C.C.” It took Ben
Pictured from left, senior Ben Rhomberg poses with sophomore Frank Smith and junior Jack Breitowich for Dress Like a Pirate Day during Spirit Week.
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