La Lumiere Magazine - Fall 2017

LA LUMIERE A MAGAZINE FOR THE LA LUMIERE COMMUNITY // FALL 2017

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THEN & NOW Look closely and you will see that La Lumiere students haven’t changed much over the years. Since our early days back in 1964, students have enjoyed gathering in and around our beloved Moore House.

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LA LUMIERE

THE MAGAZINE OF LA LUMIERE SCHOOL

La Lumiere School

2017-2018 Board of Trustees

Adam Kronk Head of School

Meg (Linnen) Caplice ’81 P’10, ’12, ’14, ’17, ’19

PRODUCED BY

Rick-jan Dekker P’13, ’14

CO-EDITORS Megan Stiphany Becca Spivak Hendricks

CONTRIBUTORS Ken Andert Stacy Glidden Haley Harkness Pat Holmes Andrew Hoyt Lily Kennedy Annabelle Lake

Mary Jane Eisenhauer, Ed.D. P’16, ’18, ’21 Connie (Devers) Falcone ’83 Chair, P’19 Dan Kerrigan ’80 Keith Krause ’94 Adam Kronk, Head of School Johanna Miller Shetal Patel P’19, ’20 Jeff Rea P’20 John Rose ’94 Colleen Smith P’14, ’16, ’19, ’21

Brad Poore

Victor Smith ’86, P’18

Bryan Smith

Kevin Sullivan ’83

PHOTOGRAPHY Peter Gubernaut Becca Spivak Hendricks

DESIGN Becca Spivak Hendricks

Bridget (Adam) Van Eekeren ’88 P’13, ’16, ’17 Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Rev. Wayne F. Watts H. David Wood ’77 We would also like to express our appreciation to the following La Lumiere School Board of Trustees Members who recently stepped down: Dan Hillenbrand ’84 John Schirger ’84 Learn about our new Trustees on page 12.

La Lumiere Magazine is published in-house for alumni, parents, and friends of La Lumiere School. Every effort is made to contact all alumni germane to the magazine feature 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 violation of the law on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, or physical or mental disabilities which are unrelated to the ability to work or enjoy the benefits of the School’s programs, facilities, or services. All persons are encouraged to apply.

“... the hallmark of a La Lumiere education is not what teachers cover in class but what students discover during the learning process - about the world, about each other, and about themselves.”

IN THIS ISSUE 6

A Message from the Head of School

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Building on Our Past & Looking to the Future

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Breaking (Better) Bread

12 Why I Am A Trustee 13 Books of Character 15 Academics at La Lumiere 17 Kid-Napped 18 La Lu Traditions 19 What’s Your ‘Why’?

21 Music & Engineering 24 We are the Champions!

25 Commencement 2017 28 Annual Report

15 We believe that the strength of our academic program hinges on the relationships students form with their teachers and that it’s more about creating lifelong learners than imparting knowledge. Read more about the philosophy behind our teaching approach on page 15.

38 Alumni Notes 43 The Last Word

With a renovated kitchen and a new food service partner, mealtime has returned to the bedrock of communal connections it always was in our beloved Moore House.

Find out how it happened on page 8.

It takes a special type of commitment to be a faculty members at La Lumiere, and what they do is as important as why they do it.

Get insight into their motivations on page 19.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL LIGHT FROM LIGHT Aside from Aaron’s headlamp and the blowtorch Jay has just lit—okay, and a few iPhone flashlights dotted throughout the throng of seniors—it’s pitch black in the woods of La Lumiere. Lily Kennedy, head prefect of the class of 2018, is handed the first torch as it’s lit, the rag, soaked in kerosene, glowing a tentative blue for a moment before becoming a bright orange beacon among the trees. One by one, the students, pupils constricting, eyes squinting, receive their individual lights before crunching off down the gravel path around the lake to the waiting crowd on Sullivan Field.

They follow in Lily’s footsteps as she traces the route taken by decades of seniors before her—including, as she’s no doubt aware in this moment, her father, who now watches from across the water as that first flame makes its way through the forest.

It’s a tradition so elegant in its simplicity, so overt in its meaning, that little needs to be said when the students have arrived at their destination and encircled the waiting firewood. All at once, they cheer and advance toward the center, contributing their individual lights to the base of what quickly becomes a raging inferno, flames reaching up several stories, heat forcing the gathered masses to take several steps back into an already unseasonably warm September evening.

In our first meeting of the school year, I read the group a Cicero quote translated by our Latin teacher, Ms. Fanciullacci: “A person who kindly shows the way to one who is wandering does so as if she lights another’s lamp from her own. No less does hers shine, when she lights the other’s.”

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I mentioned that, whether in the classroom or the Moore House, on our campus or in the greater world around us, it’s that kindling of another’s flame we’re after—that critical step in our own development when we look outward and ask how we can light up the lives of others.

At a school with such a richly symbolic name, I can’t help but conjure up this moment—our senior bonfire— and mention that every day the grounds of this campus are made sacred by the actions of our community.

Sometimes it’s impossible to miss; other times you’ve got to be paying close attention. But every day, the flame burning within each member of this place is shared, combined, and collected into a great conflagration that throws off an ever-brighter light. It’s a wonder to behold.

So I simply hope we might each pause for a moment and give thanks for La Lumiere and the beautiful phenomenon it fosters.

Gratefully,

ADAM KRONK

BUILDING ON OUR PAST

& LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

It was an eventful summer and early fall on campus as we undertook and completed three significant construction projects, all designed to make our school community an even better place to live and grow.

Our new dorm (pictured above) houses up to 20 students and four faculty members and allows for those who had previously lived in Creekwood—a nearby, off-campus bed-and-breakfast kindly donated to the school and used until now as a dorm—to move onto the grounds of La Lumiere, enabling the intimate community life which makes boarding here such an incredible experience.

Through a new partnership with Flik Independent School Dining (see story on page 8) and the generosity of David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren, our kitchen

was completely overhauled and on the first day of school began serving healthy, delicious meals made on-site from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

We were careful to preserve the classic feel inside Moore House and are thrilled at how the enhanced dining experience has fostered connections between students and faculty alike.

Our teachers were badly in need of a space to collaborate, grade students’ work, plan lessons, and refuel, and thus last spring’s paddle raise was devoted to funding the creation of a new faculty workspace.

Located next to the library in the heart of the academic building, it features several workstations, a copier, a kitchenette, cubbies for storing personal items, and two enclosed mini-offices for private phone calls or small meetings.

BREAKING (BETTER) BREAD

by Annabelle Lake, Class of 2019

During the summer of 2017, the La Lumiere Moore House underwent some major renovations, and so did its dining program. When the student body and faculty returned in August, there was a freshness to the beloved building and the new meals were markedly improved – quite a change from the experience they left behind in May. The new food is all thanks to a company called Flik Independent School Dining, which totally changed the way students (and faculty) are now eating on campus.

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Chef Peffers got his start in cooking at a young age, learning to make simple foods like eggs and pancakes with his stay-at-home mother. He took that love of food with him to his first restaurant job at the age of 19, then later to Purdue Northwest where he worked under Compass, one of the largest food service companies in the industry. After 11 years at PNW, Peffers knew that it was time to make the next big move in his career. This brought him to La Lu during their kitchen remodel, where he landed the job of the new head chef. As such, he shared some of his hopes for the future of food at the school. “I want to teach people about where their food comes from,” Peffers stressed. “And I want to give them a taste of the world.”

According to their website, Flik is “A family-style company that strives to provide healthy, nutritious menus to school children and their communities.”

It focuses on providing natural meals to educational facilities to promote clean eating, both in and out of school. Students are encouraged to eat “superfoods” at every meal, with healthy foods like quinoa or kale making common appearances in the hot line.

Foods are varied from day to day, and the kitchen usually coordinates the food options that appear in the salad bar or in the soup station to match the hot meal that day.

Students expressed approval of the new food, saying that it is noticeably fresher and healthier than last year.

In addition to the Moore House renovation, there was also a change of staff with the arrival of Flik, including a new Executive Chef, Keith Peffers. One of the high points about Flik for him is the freedom he has when he cooks for the school, and the healthy ingredients he uses to do so. Rather than being given a specific list of meals from which he can choose, the company encourages him to explore his creativity to make new and exciting meals every day using the freshest ingredients. “That’s something you really don’t see with a lot of bigger companies,” Peffers added during our interview. “It’s a healthier approach to cooking.”

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In addition to our interview, I had the opportunity to receive a mini-cooking lesson from Chef Peffers.

Going into the experience, I was rather nervous.

After all, I was expecting to have to keep up with a chef in his own kitchen. Despite my worries, Peffers was extremely patient during the lesson. After we put on the proper sanitary and safety gloves and other equipment, he walked me through the beginning steps of making a soup. He taught me the proper way to hold and use a knife to chop celery, carrots, and onions to add to the soup base, and then we tossed the ingredients into a pot to “sweat” the onions—a way to release the sugars naturally found in the veggies. Although I was slow to learn the process, Peffers was very helpful, making the experience a very educational one from my perspective.

The cooking demonstration with Peffers showcased the kindness and dedication that the members of the kitchen staff at La Lu have always shown and continue to show towards their community. It is no small job to feed the school, but the kitchen staff manage to do it with a smile day after day. With all the huge changes in the dining system this year, one of the things that has stayed consistent is the warmth with which the chefs in the Moore House always greet the students and faculty. As sophomore Connor Fife put it, “It feels like I’m back at home!”

The new dining services have had an overwhelmingly positive response from the student body. Of the students I spoke to, ...every single one expressed approval of the new food, saying that it is noticeably fresher and healthier than last year,” as junior Safiya Webster voiced, and that there’s “more variety and preparation in each meal,” according to Fife. Students have been enjoying their meals in the Moore House, and even if they don’t like the hot food selection being offered that day, there is always the option of making a sandwich or a salad to fit any taste. The improved sandwich-making station is a favorite of nearly all the students I talked with, and so are the healthier options at the salad bar. Even students with dietary restrictions or preferences are able to switch up their meals with relative ease. “I feel that I am presented with a wide variety of different foods to eat on a day-to-day basis,” shared Megan Gausselin, one junior with such restrictions.

Another huge hit with the students has been the refreshment station, stocked with hot and cold beverage options such as coffee, tea, apple juice, and infused waters.

One recurring concern that I heard from nearly all the students I talked to was the continuation of senior lunches. These meals are a tradition at La Lu, allowing each senior to request a favorite meal to be made. In the past, these lunches would be served along with pictures of the senior decorating the kitchen and Moore House, as a way to celebrate the senior and their journey at La Lu. So far this year, none of these meals have been served, causing some to worry. However, I had the chance to clear this up with senior Reyna Rodriguez, hospitality prefect and student liaison for dining.

Thankfully, she confirmed that senior meals will be happening under Flik, although the options will be more restricted to keep them in line with the new standards of nutrition.

STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE

Matthew Jelinek ’13, Megan Jelinek ’16, Tommy Van Eekeren, Casey Van Eekeren, David, Bridget, and Patrick Jelinek ’17

The new dining services on campus would not have been possible if not for the generous contributions of David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren. The Van Eekerens were inspired to help improve dining for future Lakers after hearing stories of less-than-ideal food options.

“Having good food really is good for everyone,” Bridget noted.

“It’s good for the soul. Having the teachers and students happy with the food is important, and it needed to be done, so it was nice that we were able to help out.”

What began as a paddle raise to freshen up the servery last year snowballed into a consideration of engaging a company whose entire business is providing food in schools. After researching several options, Mr. Kronk, the Van Eekerens (whose own interests and careers give them expertise and passion when it comes to food), and a small group of staff and trustees met with two finalists, tasted their offerings, and compared proposals. Flik won by a landslide not only on quality but also fit with what we value at La Lumiere.

During the planning phase of the Moore House remodel, David had the chance to sit down with the design team to walk through how it would look. “It completely changed my perception of what could be at a high school cafeteria,” he remarked. When it was finished, Bridget met the new staff and experienced the new Moore House. She was not only impressed with the professional aesthetic of the new kitchen, but also its “warm and inviting” quality.

In addition to other benefits of having a good meal every day, the Van Eekerens hope that it will keep students refreshed, and in doing so, inspire them to study better. “Food is just one part of the campus experience,” David said, “and it’s vital to making our students happy and engaged.” A big part of food on campus is how well it accommodates different diets, and Bridget was pleased that Flik does a good job of being available for everyone.

As far as the Van Eekerens’ final thoughts for Flik? “It shows that you can make a great meal from scratch, even in large quantities,” David commented. “It exceeded my expectations.”

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New 2017-2018 La Lumiere Trustees

WHY I AM A TRUSTEE JR

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JOHN ROSE

“With great students, top-notch

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an honor to be involved in

part of my family for a long time.

welcoming and caring community,

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tradition of educating the young.”

Shetal Patel is a La Lumiere parent of two girls and one niece, and is passionate about making the school a better environment for our students. She graduated high school and college in India, earning a B.A. in Business and Accounting. Shetal currently lives with her husband in Granger, Indiana. Because of her passion for the wellbeing of children and their education, Shetal has been involved in many philanthropic events, including many annual school fundraisers over the past decade.

John Rose is a 1994 graduate of La Lumiere School. He earned a B.A. in History from Colgate University, an MBA in Finance from DePaul University, and is currently working on a Data Analytics and Modeling Certificate at Northwestern. He is a BSA, AML, and OFAC Specialist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Prior to the Federal Reserve, John worked for FINRA, the Chicago Board of Trade, Bear Stearns, and Merrill Lynch. He currently lives in Downers Grove, Illinois with his lovely wife Kristen and stepson Gilbert.

place for our daughter. We’re proud to be part of the La Lu family.”

Jeff Rea is the current President & CEO of the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is also a Columnist with the South Bend Tribune, and host of WNIT (PBS) weekly TV show Economic Outlook.

Jeff previously served as Mayor of the City of Mishawaka, Indiana.

Jeff is a Mishawaka native; his family operated a family drug store there for 50+ years. He is a graduate of Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC. He is married to RaeLee, and their daughter Brenna Hudson is in the La Lu Class of 2020.

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BOOKS of CHARACTER We asked a few faculty members what book most shaped their character or provoked thought about important life lessons. Here’s what they had to say.

MARJE MONROE Director of Wellness Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes is a story told through the mind and words of Charlie Gordon, a developmentally disabled young man, who is given a treatment to make him smarter. The treatment is first given to a mouse named Algernon and Charlie watches as the mouse gets smarter and then eventually regresses back to its original state. I was completely captivated and then devastated watching Charlie’s joy at being “smart” turn into agony when he realizes he will regress back to his old self. This is the book that made me see the world differently. Charlie was so real to me, I began wondering what life was like for other “Charlies” and I knew that I wanted to find out and then find a way to help people who were in pain or who were mentally ill or challenged. If you haven’t read the book, read it. But, beware, it is very sad.

CHAD PERNEY Director of Student Leadership and Activities The Kindness Diaries by Leon Logothetis chronicles the author’s journey around the word on a yellow motorcycle relying on the kindness or generosity of complete strangers, but never accepting cash.

This book resonates with me because during the summer of 2015, my close friend and I took a longboard trip across the state of Indiana to raise money for missionaries around the world. Much like Leon, we relied heavily on the kindness of others to give us a bed to sleep in and food to eat. We learned a lot about ourselves, perseverance, and generosity, and that there are so many kind and generous individuals in our world. Sometimes it only takes a little kindness to change a person’s path.

The Kindness Diaries speaks to the adventurous soul and challenges you to consider how simple acts of kindness can truly change a person’s life.

JONNY SCHULT | Ethics Teacher Through time we all change. These changes aren’t free. They open chasms between our current and past way of understanding life. If looking back astonished at our “naiveties” was the only cost, we’d easily accept the terms. The difficulty, however, lies in how to relate to and learn from those who cling to abandoned theories. Harold Frederic’s The Damnation of Theron Ware illuminates this difficulty. Theron Ware is a well-spoken and admired Methodist minister placed in a rural church, a station which he tends to believe is beneath his talents. Befriending several townspeople who are of higher learning and cosmopolitan beliefs, Theron’s convictions begin eroding and, as a leader of a community with which he is increasingly at odds, he exchanges charity for the relational attitudes of ridicule, incredulity and embarrassment. Frederic’s book culminates in one of literature’s most penetrating visions of abandonment and loneliness. Theron’s experience of becoming an outsider in his own community informed my understanding of ideological change and the importance of eschewing embarrassment and fashionable beliefs for charity and gratitude.

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KINDLING THE FIRE: ACADEMICS AT LA LUMIERE

by Andrew Hoyt, Director of Teaching and Learning and Bryan Smith, Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs

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Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. — Plutarch Our founding Headmaster, Mr. Moore, often remarked that the most important part of La Lumiere is that students discover their interests and gifts here. In our view, this is still true today. For a school our size, we offer a wide array of electives, AP and advanced courses, and independent studies from content area experts. Even so, the hallmark of a La Lumiere education is not what teachers cover in class but what students discover during the learning process – about the world, about each other, and about themselves.

When asked about our academic program, we often mention our student-teacher ratio. Mere numbers, however, fail to capture this dimension fully. A better illustration might be a snapshot of students chatting with teachers in the Moore House, an advisory group out to dinner, or Mrs. Leake surrounded by screaming Lakers and locked in a rock-paper-scissors battle with a sophomore. These scenes depict a key strength of our academic program, the relationships students form with their teachers. Simply put, authentic relationships inform quality teaching. Expectations are rooted in relationship, and we have high expectations for our students because we know them. And we continue to build on this strength: This year we enriched the role of student advisors to promote socioemotional growth, and our new Director of Wellness coordinates with teachers to support students in and out of the classroom.

The best courses inspire learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Longtime faculty leader, Johanna Miller (now a trustee), frequently reminded teachers the importance of cultivating lifelong learners.

Whether it’s Mr. Heffron playing devil’s advocate in history or Mr. Balhoff’s students pondering what they would ask a scientist about climate change, our charge is to engage students and show them how to ask perceptive questions that linger after the final bell. This year, we’re working with a particular focus on fostering rich classroom discussions, and we have strengthened our arts offerings, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections, in order to offer more opportunities for exploring creative and artistic expression in concert with other content areas.

Of course, as far back as anyone can remember, writing has been a core component of our curriculum.

This year, students began keeping an interdisciplinary writing portfolio.

This graduation requirement guides students in deliberate reflection and gives students an opportunity celebrate their growth.

Throughout our history, La Lumiere has a tradition of supporting students in pursuing and discovering their intellectual interests in an academic community. But it doesn’t happen by magic. Teachers have to stoke students’ curiosity, encourage them to pursue important questions, and challenge them to express and support their understandings clearly and respectfully. As we look to the future, we continue to develop new ways to build on this foundational part of our academic program and ignite scholarship among our students.

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KID-NAPPED!

by Matt Buchanan, English Chair and Teacher

“ It is one thing for a child to kidnap a parent.

It is another thing for the parent to sit down with the child...”

— John Ashberry, “Affordable Variety” (1-2)

An original poem written by La Lumiere English Chair and Teacher, Matt Buchanan, about his children Abby and David, above.

I notice it most watching Moana with you for the thirtieth time: You, my dear children, have kidnapped me.

Show of force have you shown none, or I would have fought back.

You didn’t come barreling through the doors yelling things in a foreign tongue like those action movies I used to watch; nor did you lock me in a dark room nothing to do but mark the passing of each day With fingernail-etched tallies on the wall.

No, your strength is your fragility.

When the nurse handed each of you to me, That iron independent will of which I was so proud melted like those crayons you left next to the dishwasher last week And when you sneak into my office at 6:00 AM, Smiling those smiles that should be registered as a deadly weapon, you do not demand ransom—or even an allowance.

“Daddy,” you say in a voice that floats like dandelions on the wind, “can you read us a story?”

I look at you both.

You smile like guards at Alcatraz, as if you know something about the impossibility of escape.

Daddy, don’t you know how cold the water is?

Call me Patty Hearst, the news headliner from the day I kidnapped my own parents: I sit down, one of you on each side of me, sitting guard, and I read Piggies in Pajamas for the 500th time In a voice too animated to ever be poet-cool: My dear kidnappers, can you see the cardinal up in the old oak tree?

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by Haley Harkness, Class of 2019 Throughout the years La Lumiere has flourished in the woods of La Porte, our little school has endured many changes. Despite these adaptations, our community stays true to our roots through the many traditions we have started along the way. Whether it be the senior events, community meals, or spirit activities, La Lumiere traditions play a vital role in the preservation of our culture.

One of our most prominent senior events is the Senior Bonfire, which takes place during Parents Weekend. On Friday evening, after the sun has set, seniors gather near Aquinas, where each member of the class receives a lit torch. One by one, they follow each other along Lake La Lumiere — their torches reflecting on the surface of water and setting the forest aglow as they approach their families and the faculty who wait for their arrival.

Each senior then walks toward the bonfire and tosses their torch into the mesmerizing blaze. This tradition represents their light and contribution to our school. Another fall senior event is the senior retreat.

After spending more than three years together, seniors strengthen their bond even further by going on a secret excursion to a location unknown by underclassmen.

Finally, at the end of the year, all seniors pass on their legacy during the senior candle ceremony.

Every senior is given two candles to present to underclassmen who will shine their light once they have graduated.

The Taste of La Lumiere is the school’s biggest, most popular event of the year that embraces and celebrates our diverse campus community and culture.

In preparation for this event, students group together with their classmates and/or faculty members during the day to make a dish from their native country.

That evening, the Marsch Gym fills with students in cultural dress, ready to share and enjoy more than one hundred dishes with the community. Formal holiday dinners also aid in bringing the La Lumiere family together. Before Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, students enjoy a sit-down, family-style meal in the Moore House to celebrate each holiday.

These meals serve as an opportunity to grow closer to our teachers and say a final goodbye to our friends before these holiday breaks.

Finally, the tradition that most bonds the La Lumiere community together are spirit activities.

Spirited Headmaster Cup events cultivate a sense of competition and school spirit within the student body, with events during orientation being the most intense. Each student is assigned a house team named after one of the first four headmasters of the school: Moore (blue), Webster (red), Bunting (purple), and Sullivan (green).

Family members are assigned to the same team. Headmaster teams gather to compete, turning the baseball field into an ocean of red, green, purple, and blue.

LA LU TRADITIONS

In our annual tug of war competition, students cheer and pull, with faces painted, trying to put their team in the lead. Whether it be tug of war, minute-to-win-it, sack races, or bookstore basketball, spirit activities allow our community to embrace tradition and own their high school experience.

Since its founding in 1963, La Lumiere has progressed and evolved to mold the effective learning experience we have today.

In order to advance our community, La Lumiere has developed new visions and traditions to suit the needs of students. However, the traditions that built La Lumiere are evergreen in our community.

What’s

Your ‘Why’?

We asked our new faculty members to explain why they chose to teach at La Lumiere. Here are their answers.

“When I came on a campus visit, it became very clear that this was the school for me.

Though I was only on campus for a short time, students greeted me throughout the day and made me feel at home. My sample class was a fantastic blend of students who were both engaged and engaging, and after 50 minutes in the Pine Room it became clear how special this place was. The one thing that stood out to me was how everyone was so invested and committed to making La Lumiere the very best it could possibly be. I left wanting to be a part of and contribute to the La Lu community.”

— Dettey Bielizna, History Chair, AP World History, World History II

“I chose to teach at La Lumiere because I instantly fell in love with the campus. I went to a private boarding school for high school so it’s always been a dream of mine to teach in an environment similar to Wayland’s. La Lumiere fits the bill and then some.

I loved seeing the close relationships between students and teachers and even within faculty members. I’ve always been such a creative person and the ability to teach literature, “my way,” is just a dream come true. Everyone here promotes creativity and individuality and that is amazing.” — Enrique Galvan, English

“I was really looking for a smaller community of students to work with. Growing up in the area I knew about La Lumiere and that it was a wonderful school. It is a privilege to be a part of it. La Lumiere is a very inspiring place. I am inspired by the motivation of the students for learning and the dedication of everyone in the community to making the school work. I am always amazed at the passion shared by the students, faculty, and families for learning and growth.” — Katie Wall, Art

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“What attracted me to La Lumiere is the smaller class sizes and more of a community feel. I had enjoyed working with the students and staff during the past summers and that helped to make the decision even easier. I am very excited about the opportunities that I will have working with such a diverse group of students and staff.”

— Melanie Groves, Algebra and Geometry

“I found La Lu interesting because it is a private Catholic school where one can practice his or her faith without fear or favor. The students here are very respectful and well-disciplined. For instance, when I came for the job interview I was touched by the students’ good behavior and general comportment both in and outside the classroom. Everyone here lives like one family. The fraternal love and care is wonderful in my estimation. I have never felt that I’m just by myself here; a lone African man — NO! I am home away from home on the La Lu campus.” — Richard Beyoglé, French

“La Lumiere is a place where you can be yourself. The students here get along no matter their grade. If you make mistakes, the community around you is willing to forgive but it also supports and nurtures you. I was a boarder in high school and loved it, and then I lived abroad for seven years. La Lu provides a sense of community that I was missing. I have also learned a little bit of what it means to be a parent and am excited to watch the students grow up as they move from freshman to seniors.”

— Christina Massey, English Language Instructor

“La Lumiere affords a unique educational experience in that you don’t only interact with students in the classroom, but also around campus, in sports and activities and often times in the dorms. This broader communal setting is where education in its broader and more robust form can happen. Conversations which were started in class can be continued outside of class, and tangentially related topics can be discussed without losing learning objectives in the classroom. I cherish this opportunity to interact with students and be an educator in this broader sense. This is why I teach at La Lumiere” — Jonny Schult, Ethics, Symbolic Logic

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MUSIC & ENGINEERING

by Brad Poore, Director of Music and Ken Andert, Science Chair and Physics Teacher

La Lumiere alumna Zoe Surma ’17 has many accomplishments to her name: Academic All-Star, AP Scholar, National Merit Commended Student, QuarkNet Research Program for Rising Seniors, and Science Olympiad State Champion.

But what stands out most when speaking to her about these accomplishments is her modesty about her many talents and her gratitude toward her parents and toward all those who shaped her future. Speaking about being chosen as an Academic All-Star, Zoe says, “I was surprised when Dr. Campbell nominated me for that. I didn’t think I would win. Being at the luncheon and seeing all the accomplishments of all the winners, it was an honor to be listed on the same level as people like that.”

Now in her first year at the University of Notre Dame, Zoe is bringing her interests and abilities to the next level. As a Sports Marketing intern, Zoe has already designed a map for the Notre Dame-Temple game and a poster for the women’s basketball program. She was also accepted into the Notre Dame Jazz Ensemble. Zoe played electric and double bass in the La Lumiere Jazz Ensemble for four years, performing with the Valparaiso Faculty Jazz Trio during her final year.

Zoe’s current academic track at Notre Dame is computer engineering. She explains her evolving interest in computer science: “My dad was a big influence. He’s a computer science professor at IUSB. We used to play computer games when I was younger, and I used to help him grade the papers of his computer science students. I took the computer programming course at La Lumiere with Mr. Falcone and really enjoyed it. I was fascinated when I saw that you could make cool things out of a few lines of code.”

Zoe also credits her mother, a chemistry teacher, for her interest in the STEM field.

Notre Dame is not completely new to Zoe. During her senior year, she designed a Particle Physics show for La Lumiere and presented it at the Notre Dame Digital Visualization Theater. “Being able to lead the presentation for my own school was a very cool experience. I was very proud to let everyone see what we had done, and it was a great opportunity to show the whole community what we had been working on.

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It was like the best version of showand-tell you can imagine.” She was also invited to participate in the QuarkNet research program for rising seniors at Notre Dame. “QuarkNet was really nice for starting to learn how to work on large scale projects with other people, and the computer science portion for designing content for Notre Dame’s Digital Visualization Theater really helped me understand the many resources available at Notre Dame that I could use as a student here.”

“...La Lumiere’s rigorous academic program was very helpful. The good habits of keeping up with a lot of different activities at La Lumiere translated really well to my time management at Notre Dame.”

–Zoe Surma ’17

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Speaking about her decision to go to Notre Dame, Zoe says, “I thought of a lot of different schools during the college process, but in the end I realized this is where I wanted to be.

It’s got a great science background, great sports, great faith aspect, and I just enjoyed all of those things coming together here. La Lumiere’s rigorous academic program was very helpful.

The good habits of keeping up with a lot of different activities at La Lumiere translated really well to my time management at Notre Dame.”

Zoe credits several of her teachers for pushing her to develop herself in many ways during her time at La Lumiere.

“I am grateful to Mr. Andert and Mr. Poore, for all that they taught me, and everything we did! Mr. Poore influenced me to take music more seriously! The first day I was so scared, and I thought, ‘I can’t do this.’ But over time I did! It was nice being in advisory with Mr. Buchanan, and being able to talk about anything that was on my mind. He made English class very fun, even though math and science were more my favorite things.” Zoe credits her participation in the Poetry Out Loud competition and her Senior Chapel speech among her biggest accomplishments while at La Lumiere.

As she looks to the future, Zoe’s dreams include combining her interest in computer science, engineering, and design with projects for Pixar or DreamWorks. She credits the combination of science and art classes at La Lumiere for helping her to appreciate the educational value of both. “I liked trying to work with both sides of my brain, both right brain and left brain, to get a wide variety of topics of study!” Besides participating in the Jazz Ensemble for four years, Zoe also took three years of visual art classes at La Lumiere.

Zoe explains her current appreciation of both a scientific and creative approach to problem solving: “I tend to look for patterns in what I study in my classes, and I think it helps me bring creativity to all my classes and everything that I study. I feel more connected to the ‘design’ side of things rather than the truly technical side of things. I like to approach things by creating models of behavior, and the two subjects really cross over into each other.”

Even though engineering is still a minority field of study for women, Zoe says that she has experienced a good sense of camaraderie with her fellow engineering students. “While there are definitely not as many girls as there are guys in my classes, nobody draws any distinctions between what we do, and it’s not a big deal.” Zoe encourages other young women to pursue their dreams, no matter what they may be.

“If you like something, just try it. Don’t let people push you around for the things that you like. Just be sure of yourself and do what you want. People will be welcoming and nice, so just believe in yourself and it will be fine!”

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

by Pat Holmes, Head Basketball Coach Spending countless days, hours, and minutes over an eight-month season working toward the goal of winning a National Championship, just to watch it slip through our fingers in a matter of seconds, was more than just a loss. It was the type of moment that sits in the back of your mind much longer than you would like. The obvious temptation is to linger in the past, asking hypothetical questions, assigning blame, allowing defeat to fracture the team. There is a fine line between this rear-facing philosophy and learning from defeat.

Constantly bringing the pain to the forefront of off-season workouts, practices, even half time speeches eventually brought our team closer together as new faces got to read the expressions on the faces of those

who had experienced it. References to the “2016 Runner Up” Banner hanging in Marsch Gymnasium were a frequent occurrence. Add in the constant reminders from media, fans, and friends alike and you can see that the hunger and emotions were running at an all-time high.

2017 was a roller coaster season.

Every month, our team accomplished a goal that topped the previous one.

The inaugural La Lu Combine welcomed over 40 colleges to campus. Pre-season rankings had the Lakers as the No. 1 team in the country. In December, La Lumiere was unanimously ranked at the top.

In the spring, we had two young men selected as McDonald’s All Americans. After receiving our invitation to return to DICK’S

Nationals as the top seed, the table was finally set. What followed was one of the best experiences of my life, and I am not referring to the games. Almost 200 students, faculty, family members, and alumni from the La Lumiere community traveled to New York City to support our team as we played our way through the quarter and semifinals into the championship game. The student section at the games turned Christ the King gymnasium into Marsch Gym 2.0. Announcers from ESPN noted the pride and enthusiasm our community displayed. After the final buzzer sounded and we were crowned the 2017 National Champions, Lakers stormed the court and our school lifted the trophy together.

This was bigger than basketball.

This was La Lumiere School.

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Commencement Speaker FATHER DAVID T. LINK

“The most important choice you can make is about life’s purpose. Your life’s purpose is more about why you do things than about what you do.

It’s about character and values.”

La Lumiere School celebrated its 50th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26, 2017, on the La Lumiere campus in Marsch Gymnasium.

The Class of 2017 included fifty-nine graduates who received a moving address delivered by commencement speaker, Fr. David T. Link. Fr. Link is Dean Emeritus of Notre Dame Law School and President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame Australia. He has held a variety of prestigious positions including Senior Partner in a major law firm; President of the Center for Healing and the Law; Chaired Professor; Chief Academic Officer of St. Augustine University in South Africa; and Deputy Vice President of the University of St. Thomas. Currently he serves as prison chaplain at the Indiana State Prison.

Fr. Link’s message focused on the importance of becoming significant in life, rather than successful, and discovering life’s purpose. “You can make the choice to go beyond success and become significant,” he explained. “The most important choice you can make is about life’s purpose. Your life’s purpose is more about why you do things than about what you do. It’s about character and values. The road to significance is a lot

rougher than the road to success. It turns out, it’s well worth it. I can’t tell you what your life’s purpose is, but I can tell you a few things about it. Your purpose is individual. It’s yours, not the same as mine, and it may not be the same as any of your classmates. You are on this earth for some special reason, but you don’t decide it. You discover it. You’ve got to be passionately involved with whatever your purpose is. It’s not enough to be sympathetic, empathetic, or supportive. It’s more important than that.”

Also speaking to her classmates was Head Prefect, Channing Scott, who encouraged the graduates to continue wishing and dreaming like when they were young children. See the next page for a summary of her remarks.

Leading the ceremony was Head of School Adam Kronk who said, “Today we celebrate a simply amazing group of young women and men who join the proud ranks of five decades of La Lumiere alumni out there in the world representing the ideals of this place. You are the Light of the World.”

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2017 Honorary Senior Medal Recipient: Roxsana Willloughby It is a La Lumiere custom at graduation (though not done every year) to give the Honorary Senior Medal Award to a member of the La Lu community whose contribution and dedication to the school is worthy of special recognition.

This medal is not given because of a requirement that was met or a credential that was earned, but because the recipient is now and always will be family. Head of School Adam Kronk presented Roxsana Willoughby, who has been and continues to be a vital part of the

kitchen staff, with this award for, “Devoting her life to serving and nourishing the La Lumiere family,” he said. “Rox has scrubbed, mopped, chopped, stirred, prepped, wiped, sautéed, and scooped her way into the hearts of an entire generation of La Lumiere students and faculty.

She has done it with little fanfare and great love. She has modeled grit and dedication, unparalleled work ethic, loyalty, kindness, humility,

and genuine care. These are character traits we seek to instill in our students and are so desperately needed in our world.” Mr. Kronk concluded by saying, “You, Roxsana, embody these things and we are truly grateful.”

HEAD PREFECT: CHANNING SCOTT Stetson University, DeLand, Florida Channing Scott, the school’s 2016-2017 Head Prefect, delivered a message of thanks to, “All of the wonderful people who are responsible for getting us here today – parents, family, faculty, staff and everyone else who has sacrificed so much to make our high school experience the absolute best.”

To the Class of 2017, she encouraged dreaming big and wishing for bigger and better things. She said, “You don’t have to have your whole life planned out now. I think that going into college with an open mind to what the world has to offer is great. You will get so many opportunities to try new things including some you never thought you would.

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something you’ve always wanted to, but may be apprehensive to do so.” Channing continued, “I challenge you to go out and try something completely different from your usual comfort zone. You will never know what you like until you try. Because who knows, maybe one day you will end up falling in love with it and start creating new wishes and dreams for yourself.”

Channing concluded by telling the Class of 2017, “Remember, wherever you are or whatever you’re doing in life, there’s always something to wish for.

Never lose your ability to wish as it is what keeps you going in life. I truly wish you all the luck in the word with wherever life takes you, and I hope that all of your wishes come true.”

ALUMNI MEMORIAL AWARD: ZOE ELIZABETH SURMA University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana

The school also awarded the following honors to outstanding seniors during graduation for distinguished achievement: James R. Moore Scholar Athlete Award Lucy Anne Caplice John Everett Ruszkowski Head Prefect Channing Paige Scott Headmaster’s Award for Growth and Distinction Julia Saulė Goodman Patrick Adam Jelinek Freyhja Jean Ravencroft Senior Award for Stellar Academic Performance Zoe Elizabeth Surma Stephanie Anne Zaccone Senior Award for Service to Younger Students Li Shunzhang The One of Us Award Peyton MacKenzie Sutter Alan R. Hannan Unsung Hero Award Lucy Anne Caplice Trustees Award for Leadership Based on Character Jenna Elham Rifai The Alumni Memorial Award Zoe Elizabeth Surma

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 portrays the La Lumiere ideal.

The award is a tribute to deceased alumni and students whose character, scholarship, and faith are respectfully acknowledged and fondly remembered. The 2017 Alumni Memorial Award recipient was Zoe Elizabeth Surma, who is currently enrolled at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana.

Zoe is from La Porte, Indiana.

As a student at La Lumiere, Zoe was very involved on campus and received many academic honors and awards, including being named an Indiana Academic All-Star.

Zoe’s hard work earned her a spot as a member of both the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She was also a member of the Science Olympiad Team, and involved in jazz band, golf, and track and field all four years.

Now at the University of Notre Dame, Zoe is studying computer engineering and has been accepted into the Notre Dame Jazz Ensemble.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR On behalf of all of the La Lumiere School Trustees, welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! This is the 54th year we have opened our doors to the boarding

78.3% Tuition and Fees

and day students who make up our dynamic

5.0% Auxiliary Services

community. I feel incredibly humbled, as do all the

Sources of Revenue

Trustees, to be serving La Lumiere School. Many years

15.1% Annual Fund and Other Donations 1.7% Investment Income

ago, my father made the turn on to Wilhelm Road to drop me off on campus for the first time as a boarding student. Like it has for so many students before and since, this unassuming school community, tucked away in a beautiful setting in the woods, provided the support and encouragement I needed to boldly and confidently discover my best self. La Lumiere continues this mission effectively today because the foundation

19.5% Instructional Services

of this extraordinary place is its people.

5.7% Student Activities 5.6% Food Services

While the special community has remained constant, Uses of Revenue

we continue to evolve as a school for our students, faculty, and the broader La Lumiere family. You will see

20.9% Plant Operation 1.4% Admissions 42.5% General and Administrative

changes on campus this year that are obvious, like a new dorm, but there are other positive changes that

4.4% Other Expenses

might not be as evident. For example, the newly remodeled kitchen and Moore House is the hub for a broad range of healthy and delicious food offerings provided by Flik, our new food service provider.

The class schedule was also modified this year to allow students free time during the school day for additional meeting and support opportunities with faculty members outside the classroom. In addition, we are delighted to announce three new members have joined

Financial Report 2016-2017 Sources of Revenue Tuition and Fees

$ 5,105,125

our Board of Trustees: Shetal Patel, Jeff Rea, and

Auxiliary Services 324,580

John Rose ’94. These are just a few of the many exciting

Annual Fund and Other Donations

983,293

changes made to better serve our community.

Investment Income

110,790

Thank you to all of you for your engagement, philanthropy, and loyalty to the mission and shared

Total

$ 6,523,788

values of the La Lumiere community. As Helen Keller

Uses of Revenue

said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do

Instructional Services

so much.” Have a wonderful school year.

Sincerely,

$ 1,195,431

Student Activities 348,947 Food Services

340,012

Plant Operation 1,279,177 Admissions 87,204 General and Administrative 2,605,990

Connie Falcone Board of Directors, Chair La Lumiere School

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Other Expenses 269,946 Total

$ 6,126,707

2016-17 Giving by Level Founders Society $25,000+

Anonymous^ Mr. Nafe Alick Mrs. William P. Linnen^ Linnen Memorial Fund^ Robert† and Kerry ’84 Turner Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Valleau ’80^ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95^ Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83

God’s Hand Society $10,000 - $24,999

Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beucler Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice^ Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone^ Mr. and Mrs. R. Keith Sandin ’77^ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84^ Charlotte and Peter† Sparrow ’76^ David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom^

Trustee Society $5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous^ Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bobrinskoy^ Mr. Jie Chen and Mrs. Di Zhang Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose M. Conroy ’90^ Raymond E. Daly Scholarship Fund^ Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation Rick and Elizabeth Dekker^ Mr. and Mrs. William Devers^ Mr. Zhongzhu Guo and Mrs. Yezhi Qiu Terry and Frances Jones Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Klekamp ’88^ Mr. Wenhui Lou and Mrs. Jiayi Chen Mrs. Rosemary A. Mennen^ Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson^ Arlene, John, Sarah ’87, Merribeth ’90, and John ’94 Rose^ Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer^ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith^ Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83^

Leadership $2,000 - $4,999

Mr. Keith E. Butus Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary^ Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Everist, Jr. ’73^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Franke^ Ellen Frankle^ Joe ’83 and Jane Gaffigan^ Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle^

Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield John ’71 and Catherine Hiler^ Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Ms. Claire Knipe Mr. Keith Krause ’94 and Ms. Mary Margaret Fehrman^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Krop ’83 La Lumiere Parents Association Mrs. Caryn M. Largura Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky^ Mr. John T. McCarthy^ David and Johanna Miller^ Gayle Nicosia^ Paragon Marketing Group, LLC Proven Business Systems^ Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rampage Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga^ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brian Sauers^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturtevant TCF Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program^ Mr. Lin Wu and Mrs. Lin Xia George Xidias Susie and Tom Yemc^

Headmaster’s Club $1,000 - $1,999

Anonymous 1st Source Bank Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 John and Kathleen Buck^ Catherine Riley Boege Donor Advised Fund^ Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner^ Mr. and Mrs. David Coslov Mr. John C. Coughlin ’80^ Dr. Raymond E. Daly III^ Mr. and Mrs. George Demos ’95 Ms. Candyce Discavage^ Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Dr. Donald H. Fehrs and Dr. Maureen Fehrs^ Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen^ Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Grote ’83 Michael and Nicole Guenin Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gumz^ Mr. and Mrs. Weikang He Mr. Shane Heirman^ Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jensen^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Kearney ’86^ Adam and Jacqueline Kronk^ La Lumiere School Foundation^ Mr. John L. Leinweber and Mr. James A. Laughlin Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck^ Mr. Jie Lyu and Mrs. Jing Li Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin^ Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. McNabola ’77 Mr. Timothy J. Miller and Dr. Lisa Hendricks ’84^ Mrs. Barbara J. Moore^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Nolan ’72^

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Odar Roger and Cathy Rhomberg^ Mr. and Mrs. John E. Rose ’94 Mr. Thomas M. Rosshirt ’77 and Ms. Molly McUsic^ John ’69 and Christine Rumely^ Dr. and Mrs. William Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Spingler^ Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sullivan^ Mr. and Mrs. Thor Thordarson Dr. and Mrs. Pietro Tonino^ The Vogel Family^ Mr. and Mrs. Dahai Wang^ Mr. Guanglin Wang and Mrs. Jian Dong Paul L. and Dana A. Whiting ’87^ Mr. and Mrs. Frederick D. Wojcik^ Mr. and Mrs. Zhaohui Zhang Mr. Hong Kang Zhu and Mrs. Fan Liu^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zweig ’71^

Lakers Club $250 - $999

Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian^ Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Adam ’85 Jim and Robin Albano^ Mr. Robert Anderson^ Ken R. Andert^ Mrs. Megan Anthony^ Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song^ Baird Foundation, Inc.^ Chris and Grace Balawender Dr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Bonomo ’88^ Mr. Brian Bowen, Sr. and Ms. Carrie Malecke Mr. Ian Brewe Doug and Allyson Cayce^ Circle “R” Mechanical, Inc. Mr. David A. Collins ’77 and Mrs. Patricia J. Julian^ Mr. Christiaan J. Corthier ’91^ 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^ The Honorable James P. Flannery, Jr. ’68 and Ms. Carol F. Zigulich^ Fryar Orthodontics Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gumz ’89^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hackl ’81^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Hazleton^ Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85^ Blair Hoenk ’04^ Bob and Jan Hoenk^ Joe Hostetler ’72^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hostetler ’77^ Howes and Howes Law Firm Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Hurt^ Mr. Andrew E. Jones ’98^

Ryugo ’92 and Hana Kato ’93^ Dr. Clifford J. Kavinsky and Dr. Evalyn N. Grant^ Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Dr. Robert O. Kinney^ Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83 Mrs. Aki Kobayashi^ Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm^ Brian Kubicki Mr. and Mrs. John D. Langford Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Leyden ’78^ Will and Stacey Lingle Ms. Kathleen A. Mack ’81^ Mr. Vincent Marino ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Marker^ Mr. and Mrs. John Marsch ’70 Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. McNabola ’85^ Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller Dr. Marjorie Miller Kihn^ Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner^ Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Morris Mr. James M. Morrison, Jr. ’82^ Mr. Andrew L. Nawrocki, Jr.†^ Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Nawrocki ’68^ Jonathan and Susan Nesbitt^ Rick and Maryann Newell^ Northwestern Mutual Foundation^ Mr. James “Mac” O’Brien ’70^ Dr. and Mrs. William Ostermiller Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas T. Otis Mr. Daniel J. Paff^ Dr. and Mrs. Sachin R. Patel Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul ’69^ Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard A. Perschke^ Mr. Andy Pocock Mr. Steve Probst and Ms. Andi Jones^ Mr. Vladimir Rak and Mrs. Ilona Rakova^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Ramirez ’80^ Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rea^ Mr. Dave Renbarger^ Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich, Jr. Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc Mr. and Mrs. Michael Riley ’78^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Ringo ’83^ Mr. Robert T. Rogers†^ Dan ’84 and Jean Rosshirt^ Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Roszkiewicz^ Ms. Michelle Sakayan 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^ Scorebook Live Inc. Britt and Jaqui Scott Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Current Electric, Inc. Katherine Kerrigan Shannon ’79^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Shannon ’73^ Lorinda (Nina Cathcart) Shaw ’83^ Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Don D. Snedden Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey G. Sparrow ’78^

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 ^Unrestricted Annual Fund Donor †Deceased

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Surf Air Wireless Mr. Zhigang Tao and Mrs. Hui Wang^ T-Bones Pier 11 TMM Insurance Services, Inc. Mr. Guillermo Trejo and Mrs. Anne Bax^ Dr. Jenny Tristano ’01^ Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Visconsi Rev. Wayne F. Watts^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Whitlow ’85 Jerry and Claudia Williams Mr. and Mrs. Bradley H. Wire^ Ms. Armina Wolf Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel^

Contributors Club up to $249

Anonymous^ Sandy and Bob Allshouse^ Mr. and Mrs. Mark Anderson Brian Yaw Anyinam ’03^ Mr. and Mrs. Brett Balhoff^ Mr. James A. Banks, III^ Ms. Elizabeth Behar^ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bergan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blas Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brandt Mr. Edward J. Breslin^ David and Carrie Brockway ’86^ Mrs. Mary Brockway^ Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Buchanan^ Alexis Pontius-Buell ’99^ Dr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell^ Mr. Thang Chu Vu and Mrs. Khanh Nguyen Thi^ Mr. Christopher Ciambarella and Mrs. Chen Tsai Li^ Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clark Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coleman^ Complete Cleaning Service Ms. Jennifer Connelly-Steel ’81 Mrs. Kay Correira Mr. and Mrs. Drew Danik^ Justin Dekker ’14^ Lauren Dekker ’13^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Demski ’79^ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo^ Tripp ’86 and Christian Devers^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duggan ’77^ Mr. Kyle Dybing and Dr. Anne Dybing^ Rudy and Susie Eguizabal^ Elks Club Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fabricius^ Dr. Scott P. Fielder and Dr. Kristin I. Wu Mr. and Mrs. James Fife^ Dr. and Ms. Scott P. Fogel^ Jaime Frankle ’04^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Funderburg^ Mr. and Ms. Jordan Gallas Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Goldrick^ Mr. and Mrs. William Grimmer^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grote ’85^ Ted Grzywacz Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hague^ Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hain^ Alan R. Hannan ’78^

Mrs. Gretchen R. Hannan^ Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Harkness Mike and Cindy Heffron^ Mr. and Mrs. EnRico Heirman Becca and Jon Hendricks Mrs. Irene M. Hirt^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hock^ Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan^ Mrs. Rita J. Hollingshead^ Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Mr. Jaren Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Terri Carmichael Jackson Mr. Matthew M. Jones ’74^ Ms. Sarah Jones^ Mr. and Mrs. Jerrald T. Kabelin^ Clare Kaminski ’10^ Dave Kirkby^ Rick and Kitty Knoll^ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll^ Richard and Eileen Kochanny^ Mr. and Mrs. David Kozak^ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kronk^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuiken^ Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Lanigan ’73^ Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Guy Lenardo ’76 Leslie Coatings Dr. and Mrs. Charles G. Lischer^ Mickey Macius ’13^ Mindy and Bonnie Macius^ Bob MacLaverty ’73^ Ms. Anne G. McAdams Mr. Richard S. McAdams^ Sarah McAdams ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. McArdle ’70^ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNamara^ Mr. Thomas McQuillan ’83^ Drs. David and Lovera Miller Mr. Tyrone Miller Mrs. Colleen Quirk Morrison ’97^ Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy^ Anulé Ndukwu ’12^ Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Ndukwu^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Newcombe ’69^ Susan ’83 and Tom Newell^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Nolan ’69^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Novak^ Mr. and Mrs. T. Michael Osterman ’81^ Mrs. Marion Owen-Fekete^ Mr. and Mrs. Vishad Patel^ Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Patterson^ Dr. Stephen R. Paul ’74 and Ms. Janice B. Rodenberg^ Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Poore^ Trish and Tim Preheim^ Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Prinz, Sr.^ Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn^ Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69^ Ms. Kerry E. Quirk ’05^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Ramirez ’80^ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rehrer Mr. David N. Rentschler ’77^ Mr. Steve Rentschler ’73^ Congressman Todd Rokita ’88 Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Rose ’96^

Royal Excursion Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Sacks Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi^ Mrs. Nicole N. Schuster Dan and Andrea Sells Mr. William D. Sheley Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre^ Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Shipley^ Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shoop^ Katherine Bankowski Stahoviak ’05^ Mr. Steven R. Streeter ’05^ Lawrence P. Sullivan Jr. ’76^ Larry and Bonnie Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. David R. Surma John and Ann Sweeney^ Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Tincher ’98^ Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Tincher ’99^ TMM Insurance Services, Inc. Mr. Brian P. Tonino ’12 Mr. Chanh V. Truong and Mrs. Lan T. Tran^ John and Rachel Uryga^ Mr. Edo Velo ’96^ Ms. Stacey Vetter-Weiss^ Mr. and Mrs. David W. Webster^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster^ Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wilcox Mr. Khuong Dao Xuan and Mrs. Hoa Pham^ Mr. and Mrs. John Yarger^ Mr. John R. Yast ’75^ Rachael Sullivan Yemc ’16^ Tommy Yemc ’14^ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone

Giving by Constituency Board of Trustees

Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice 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. Keith Krause ’94 and Ms. Mary Margaret Fehrman Adam and Jacqueline Kronk 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. Edward Smith 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 Dr. Raymond E. Daly III The Honorable James P. Flannery, Jr. ’68 and Ms. Carol F. Zigulich Joe ’83 and Jane Gaffigan

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 ^Unrestricted Annual Fund Donor †Deceased

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Terry and Frances Jones Mrs. William P. Linnen Mrs. Barbara J. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul ’69 Trish and Tim Preheim Mr. David N. Rentschler ’77 Mr. and Mrs. John L. Rose Larry and Bonnie Sullivan

Former Trustees

Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian 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 Bob MacLaverty ’73 Ms. Anne G. McAdams Mr. Richard S. McAdams Mr. Andrew L. Nawrocki, Jr.† Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Newcombe ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Quirk ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rampage John J. and Barbara L. Schornack Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Valleau ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster

Faculty and Staff

Sandy and Bob Allshouse Ken R. Andert 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 Rudy and Susie Eguizabal Jaime Frankle ’04 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Funderburg Mike and Cindy Heffron Mr. Shane Heirman Becca and Jon Hendricks Ms. Sarah Jones Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83 Mr. and Mrs. David Kozak Adam and Jacqueline Kronk Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Will and Stacey Lingle Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Vishad Patel 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. Brian P. Tonino ’12 John and Rachel Uryga Ms. Stacey Vetter-Weiss Jerry and Claudia Williams Susie and Tom Yemc

Former Faculty and Staff

Anonymous Chris and Grace Balawender Mr. Edward J. Breslin Mrs. Mary Brockway Mr. and Mrs. Drew Danik Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeNardo Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Dave Kirkby Rick and Kitty Knoll Richard and Eileen Kochanny 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 Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Adam ’85 Jim and Robin Albano Mr. Nafe Alick Mr. and Mrs. Mark Anderson Mr. Robert Anderson Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beucler Mr. Brian Bowen, Sr. and Ms. Carrie Malecke Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brandt Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. Keith E. Butus Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Mr. Jie Chen and Mrs. Di Zhang Mr. Thang Chu Vu and Mrs. Khanh Nguyen Thi Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clark Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner 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 Mr. and Mrs. James Fife Mr. and Mrs. Robert Funderburg Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gillen Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Goldrick Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. Zhongzhu Guo and Mrs. Yezhi Qiu Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Harkness Mr. and Mrs. Weikang He Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hendricks ’85 Dr. and Mrs. William J. Houston Mr. Jaren Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Terri Carmichael Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous

Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83 Mrs. Aki Kobayashi Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuiken Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Mrs. Caryn M. Largura Mr. Wenhui Lou and Mrs. Jiayi Chen Mr. Jie Lyu and Mrs. Jing Li Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Marker Sarah McAdams ’83 Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin Mr. Timothy J. Miller and Dr. Lisa Hendricks ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Rick and Maryann Newell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Novak Mr. and Mrs. Michael Odar Mr. Daniel J. Paff Dr. and Mrs. Sachin R. Patel Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Karl Quinn Mr. Vladimir Rak and Mrs. Ilona Rakova Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rea Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rehrer Mr. Dave Renbarger Roger and Cathy Rhomberg Mr. Robert T. Rogers† Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Sacks Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mrs. Nicole N. Schuster Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Prafulla Shintre Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Shipley Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86 Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Dr. and Mrs. David R. Surma Mr. Zhigang Tao and Mrs. Hui Wang Mr. Guillermo Trejo and Mrs. Anne Bax Mr. Chanh V. Truong and Mrs. Lan T. Tran David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Visconsi The Vogel Family Mr. and Mrs. Dahai Wang Mr. Guanglin Wang and Mrs. Jian Dong Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Whitlow ’85 Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Frederick D. Wojcik 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 Mr. Khuong Dao Xuan and Mrs. Hoa Pham Mr. and Mrs. John Yarger Susie and Tom Yemc Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone Mr. and Mrs. Zhaohui Zhang Mr. Hong Kang Zhu and Mrs. Fan Liu

Alumni Parents

Anonymous (2) Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian Mrs. Megan Anthony Mr. Jong-Beom Baek and Mrs. Eunhee Song Chris and Grace Balawender Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blas Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bobrinskoy Mrs. Mary Brockway John and Kathleen Buck Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Doug and Allyson Cayce Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coleman Mr. David A. Collins ’77 and Mrs. Patricia J. Julian Ms. Jennifer Connelly-Steel ’81 Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner Mrs. Kay Correira 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 Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Dr. Donald H. Fehrs and Dr. Maureen Fehrs Dr. and Ms. Scott P. Fogel Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Franke Ellen Frankle 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. William Grimmer Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Grote ’83 Ted Grzywacz Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gumz Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hague Mrs. Gretchen R. Hannan Mrs. Irene M. Hirt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hock Bob and Jan Hoenk Mrs. Rita J. Hollingshead Terry and Frances Jones Mr. and Mrs. James Kaminski Dr. Clifford J. Kavinsky and Dr. Evalyn N. Grant Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83

Rick and Kitty Knoll Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll Mr. and Mrs. George L. Koehm Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuiken Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Mrs. William P. Linnen Dr. and Mrs. Charles G. Lischer Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mindy and Bonnie Macius Ms. Anne G. McAdams Mr. Richard S. McAdams Mr. John T. McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNamara Mrs. Rosemary A. Mennen Dr. Marjorie Miller Kihn Dr. and Mrs. John E. Miner Mrs. Barbara J. Moore Mr. Andrew L. Nawrocki, Jr.† Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Ndukwu Jonathan and Susan Nesbitt Rick and Maryann Newell Gayle Nicosia Mrs. Marion Owen-Fekete 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. and Mrs. Bruce Rampage Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Rose Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Roszkiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder S. Sahi Jim and Judy Sarwark Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brian Sauers Sauers Buick GMC John J. and Barbara L. Schornack Mrs. Nicole N. Schuster Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shoop Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturtevant Larry and Bonnie Sullivan John and Ann Sweeney Dr. and Mrs. Pietro Tonino Robert† and Kerry ’84 Turner John and Rachel Uryga David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webster Mr. Martin J. Whalen and Ms. Kathleen A. Kennedy ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Bradley H. Wire Mr. and Mrs. John Yarger Dr. and Mrs. Herb J. Yekel Susie and Tom Yemc

Grandparents

Ms. Candyce Discavage Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Hazleton Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Jerrald T. Kabelin Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mrs. William P. Linnen Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sullivan

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 †Deceased

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Giving by Class Year 1968

Jim Flannery Jay Nawrocki

1969

1980

Chuck Coughlin Dan Kerrigan Tim Kleihege Peter Ramirez Rob Valleau

1991

Chris Corthier

1992

Ryugo Kato

1993

Hana (Ikeda) Kato

Rick Newcombe Mike Nolan Michael Paul Dennis Quirk John Rumely Clem Schaub

1981

1970

1982

Jim Morrison

George Demos Kasey (Ryan) Leake Dan Walsh

1983

1996

John Marsch Dan McArdle Mac O’Brien

1971

Jack Hiler Michael Zweig

1972

Joe Hostetler Casey Nolan

1973

Rick Everist Bob Lanigan Bob MacLaverty Steve Rentschler Mike Shannon

1974

Randolph Hurt Matt Jones Steve Paul

1975

John Yast

1976

Guy Lenardo Peter Sparrow Larry Sullivan

1977

Meg (Linnen) Caplice Jennifer Connelly-Steel Bob Hackl Kathy Mack Mike Osterman

Kathy (March) Breitowich Connie (Devers) Falcone Joe Gaffigan Tim Grote Kathleen Kennedy Katie (Miller) Kleihege Peter Krop Sarah McAdams Tom McQuillan Susan (Smith) Newell Peter Ringo Nina (Cathcart) Shaw Kevin Sullivan

1984

Anonymous Lisa Hendricks Dan Rosshirt John Schirger Kerry (Gabriel) Turner Dave Webster

1985

Charlie Adam Mike Grote John Hendricks Ted McNabola Rich Whitlow

David Collins Paul Duggan Tom Hostetler Mark Leyden Vince Marino Mark McNabola Dutch Rentschler Tom Rosshirt Keith Sandin David Wood

1986

1978

1988

Alan Hannan Rob Kinney Paul Leyden Mike Riley Geoff Sparrow

1979

Sally (Dorman) Craig Mike Demski John Edwards Kitty (Kerrigan) Shannon

Dave Brockway Tripp Devers Kevin Kearney Michael Kennedy Victor Smith

1987

Sarah Rose Dana (Weninger) Whiting Ray Bonomo Peter Klekamp Todd Rokita Bridget (Adam) Van Eekeren

1989

Dan Gumz

1990

Marc Conroy Merribeth Rose

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 †Deceased

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1994

Keith Krause John E. Rose

1995

Bronson Rose Edo Velo

1997

Justin Blas Colleen Morrison

1998

Jason Tincher

1999

Alexis Pontius-Buell Jeff Tincher

2001

Jenny Tristano

2003

Brian Anyinam

2004

Jaime Frankle Blair Hoenk

2005

Kerry Quirk Katie (Bankowski) Stahoviak Steve Streeter

2007

Krista (Grzywacz) Bergan

2010

Clare Kaminski

2012

Joy Ndukwu Brian Tonino

2013

Lauren Dekker Mickey Macius

2014

Justin Dekker Tommy Yemc

2016

James Banks Rachael Yemc

2018

Emily Paff Ethan Paff

Gifts in Memory or Honor

Anonymous in memory of Bill, Dan, and Jimmy Linnen Mrs. Irene M. Hirt in memory of Fred Hirt Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knoll in honor of Justin Knoll Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Leyden ’78 in honor of Mark Leyden, Past Chair Dr. Eugene Lyubashevsky and Dr. Irina Lyubashevsky in honor of Sasha Lyubashevsky Gayle Nicosia, in honor of Dr. Jon Nicosia Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer in honor of Trent and Taryn Schermer, and Kathryn and Karalyn Knight Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey G. Sparrow ’78 in memory of Peter R. Sparrow

Gifts In-Kind

Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Miller’s Port-a-Pot Lakeshore Foods Corporation Mr. Steve Rentschler ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Thor Thordarson Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf

2017 Duathlon

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Dr. Scott P. Fielder and Dr. Kristin I. Wu Fryar Orthodontics Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman, DG Reliable Anesthesia Howes and Howes Law Firm Kablelin ACE Hardware Ms. Claire Knipe La Porte Anesthesiology Mr. and Mrs. John D. Langford Leslie Coatings Mr. Wenhui Lou and Mrs. Jiayi Chen Drs. David and Lovera Miller Mr. Tyrone Miller Rick and Maryann Newell Dr. and Mrs. William Ostermiller Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas T. Otis Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rea Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rehrer Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc Sauers Buick GMC Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander, Schander Remodeling Surf Air Wireless Mr. and Mrs. Thor Thordarson Mr. Guanglin Wang and Mrs. Jian Dong Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wilcox Ms. Armina Wolf Wolf Family Dentistry Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf Susie and Tom Yemc

2016 Golf Outing Hole in One Sponsor

David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren

Birdie Sponsor

Gibson Insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturtevant Mrs. Caryn M. Largura Lippmann Milwaukee, Inc., Robert† and Kerry ’84 Turner Newby, Lewis, Kaminski, & Jones, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95

TMM Insurance Services, Inc. Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf

Additional Underwriting

La Lumiere Parents Association Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer

Special Thanks

Nambé and the Hillenbrand Family Peter Hillenbrand ’80 Sauers Buick Andy Vanderboegh ’88

Auction Item Donors

Anonymous Mr. Grant Bender ’87 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beucler Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Faculty Golf Sponsors Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman The Chicago Cubs Mrs. Barbara J. Moore Charlie and Connie ’83 Falcone Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga (2) Peter Lally Hillenbrand ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer (5) Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80 Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Krop ’83 Faculty Dinner Sponsors Limelight Catering, Britt Scott Anonymous Long Beach Country Club Mr. Justin G. Blas ’97 Lost Dunes Golf Club Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clark Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. McNabola ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone (3) Revel Décor, Clint Paton Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. John ’69 and Christine Rumely Grandfield (3) St. Andrews Products Mrs. William P. Linnen Dr. and Mrs. Pietro Tonino Mr. and Mrs. John Marsch ’70 David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mrs. Barbara J. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Mr. Bill Yemc Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Paul ’69 Susie and Tom Yemc Mr. and Mrs. R. Keith Sandin ’77 (4) Auction Item Purchasers Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga (2) Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer (6) Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Chris and Jill Craig Hole Sponsors

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Goble Chikaming Dental Center, Terry and Frances Jones Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. John Kaylor Circle “R” Mechanical, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Complete Cleaning Service Mrs. Caryn M. Largura Current Electric, Inc. Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake D & M Excavating, Inc., Mrs. William P. Linnen Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. McNabola ’77 Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Mr. Robert T. Rogers† Elks Club Mr. and Mrs. John E. Rose ’94 Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Grandfield David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Miller’s Construction Service, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Whitlow ’85 Dr. William E. Wolf and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller Dr. Renee Wolf Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Susie and Tom Yemc Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. Congressman Todd Rokita ’88 Paddle Raise Royal Excursion Anonymous Schander Remodeling, Chris and Grace Balawender Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beucler Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. Brian Bowen, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Ms. Carrie Malecke

Par Sponsors

1st Source Bank Susie and Tom Yemc

Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. Keith E. Butus Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary 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. Shane Heirman Becca and Jon Hendricks Dr. and Mrs. Farid Jalinous Terry and Frances Jones Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerrigan ’80 Tim Kleihege ’80 and Katie Miller Kleihege ’83 Mr. Keith Krause ’94 and Ms. Mary Margaret Fehrman Adam and Jacqueline Kronk Mr. and Mrs. John Lake Mrs. Caryn M. Largura, Emily Paff, Ethan Paff Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Guy Lenardo ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leyden ’77 Will and Stacey Lingle Mrs. William P. Linnen Mr. Vincent Marino ’77 Mr. and Mrs. John Marsch ’70 Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. McNabola ’77 David and Johanna Miller Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. John E. Rose ’94 John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schander Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirger ’84 Dan and Andrea Sells Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Smith ’86 Don D. Snedden Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83 Larry and Bonnie Sullivan Mr. Brian P. Tonino ’12 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. Richard P. Whitlow ’85 H. David Wood ’77 and Christina R. Thanstrom Susie and Tom Yemc

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to benefit La Lumiere School

Señor Webster Sponsor

David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95

Señor Bunting Sponsor Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice

Señor Sullivan Sponsor

Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Dr. and Mrs. Brian McGuckin

David and Johanna Miller Proven Business Systems Susie and Tom Yemc

Señor Kennedy Sponsor Anonymous 1st Source Bank Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Mr. and Mrs. David Coslov Don and Mary Jane Eisenhauer Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Grote ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Krop ’83 Mr. Timothy J. Miller and Dr. Lisa Hendricks ’84 Mrs. Barbara J. Moore Roger and Cathy Rhomberg Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schermer Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Britt Scott, Limelight Catering

Señor Kronk Sponsor

Anonymous (10) Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Adam ’85 (2) Alpha Storage, Juliene & John ’85 Hendricks (2) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beucler Circle “R” Mechanical, Inc. (2) Current Electric, Inc. (2) Todd and Laura Elliott Mr. and Mrs. James Fife Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle (3) Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield (2) Mr. and Mrs. EnRico Heirman Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kronk Ms. Anne G. McAdams Mrs. Barbara J. Moore (2) Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Mr. Robert T. Rogers† and Ms. Michelle M. David (2) John ’69 and Christine Rumely Mr. and Mrs. Josef Saniga (2) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer (10) Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott (2) TMM Insurance Services, Inc. Jerry and Claudia Williams Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Zaccone (2)

Additional Underwriting

La Lumiere School Parents Association Mrs. Gayle F. Nicosia Toast Hotel Group, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper

Special Thanks

Meg Caplice ’81, Colleen Smith, and Bridget Van Eekeren ’88, Event Chairs Laura Guentert

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 †Deceased

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Auction Item Donors

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beucler Bistro 157 Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Mr. David W. Clough and Ms. Diane M. Powell Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Mr. Gregory Engstrom and Mrs. Rebecca Herrold-Engstrom Connie ’83 and Charlie Falcone Jim Gaffigan ’84 and Jeannie Noth Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gawronski Greenbush Brewing Co. Haymarket Brewery & Taproom Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kemper Patrick Kennedy Mr. Keith Krause ’94 and Ms. Mary Margaret Fehrman Long Beach Country Club Lucrezia Cafe Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. McNabola ’77 Mesa Luna Restaurant Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Odar Mr. Robert T. Rogers† Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Sullivan ’83 Trattoria Enzo David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. Kiva R. Wenig ’09

Auction Item Purchasers

Mr. Nafe Alick Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beucler Ms. Rebecca S. Busch Mr. Keith E. Butus Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner Mr. Michael Coslov Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Harkness Mr. and Mrs. EnRico Heirman Becca and Jon Hendricks Mrs. Caryn M. Largura Kasey ’95 and Brian Leake Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luck Mr. Timothy J. Miller and Dr. Lisa Hendricks ’84 Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Mr. and Ms. Alec Sammann Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Susie and Tom Yemc Very special thanks to all who donated wine for our Annual Wine Pull. It was a tremendous success.

Paddle Raise

Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Adam ’85 Mr. Nafe Alick Mr. and Mrs. Mark Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bergan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beucler Mr. Lee Breitowich and Dr. Kathy P. Breitowich ’83 Mr. Ian Brewe Mr. Keith E. Butus Jack and Meg ’81 Caplice Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cary Ms. Jennifer Connelly-Steel ’81 Mr. Michael Conner and Mrs. Rudy Carlson-Conner Mrs. Kay Correira Mr. and Mrs. David Coslov Chris and Jill Craig Rudy and Susie Eguizabal Mr. and Ms. Jordan Gallas Dr. Richard Gnaedinger and Dr. Monica Ovalle Dr. and Mrs. Dale A. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Grandfield Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Grote ’83 Ted Grzywacz Mr. Shane Heirman Alpha Storage, Juliene and John ’85 Hendricks Mr. Jaren Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Terri Carmichael Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy ’86 Adam and Jacqueline Kronk Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Krop ’83 Mr. John L. Leinweber and Mr. James A. Laughlin Will and Stacey Lingle Sarah McAdams ’83 Mr. Timothy J. Miller and Dr. Lisa Hendricks ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Morris in honor of John Rumely ’69 Mr. and Ms. Douglas B. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Odar Mr. Andy Pocock Mr. Vladimir Rak and Mrs. Ilona Rakova Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich, Jr. Ms. Michelle Sakayan Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schermer Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott Dr. and Mrs. William Sexton Jeanie and Jeff Shuck Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter John and Rachel Uryga David and Bridget ’88 Van Eekeren Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Visconsi Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. ’95 Jerry and Claudia Williams Dr. William E. Wolf and Dr. Renee Wolf Susie and Tom Yemc

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 †Deceased

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CARE PACKAGE PARTY: How the Moms of the Class of “Lucky” 13 Stayed in Touch

During all 4 years of their children’s college experience (2013-2017), a group of 10 La Lu moms: Caroline Costello (Daisy ’13, Lydia ’15), Dana Davis (Jacqueline ’13), Elizabeth Dekker (Lauren ’13, Justin ‘14), Greta Friedman (Alex ‘13), Kristie Hicks (Alexa ’13, Brittany ’15), Kristin Knight (Kathryn ’13, Karolyn ’15), Betsy Kabelin (Gavin O’Brien ’13), Sherry Price (Dustin ’13), Donna Tang (Luke ’13), and Kim Yekel (Broderick ’13) got together frequently to assemble care packages for the “lucky 13” recipients as a way for them to stay in touch. They met at each other’s homes or restaurants, ate, drank wine, caught up on the kids’ and each other’s lives, supported each other during those occasional tough times, laughed a lot, and assembled the care packages while donning college spirit wear. The last Care Package Party was a graduation celebration complete with cards, good wishes, and a graduation cake.

Cinco de Mayo Festival

The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta was an evening filled with festive food, drinks and music. Alumni, parents, faculty, and friends gathered to show their appreciation and support for the School. Meg Caplice ’81, Colleen Smith, and Bridget VanEekeren ’88 chaired the event, which was held on Saturday, May 6, at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana. The evening featured a wine pull, a live auction, and a paddle raise to support a new faculty workspace. See page 7 for an update on the faculty workspace.

Next year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

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EVENTS

2017 Golf Outing Donations listed on p.33 from the Annual Report are from the 2016 Golf Outing only.

The Fall 2018 magazine will include donations from the 2017 Golf Outing.

La Lumiere’s 23rd Annual Golf Outing was held on Friday, September 15th. It was the perfect day for a round of golf and the chance to reunite with old classmates – not to mention the wonderful drinks, dinner, and live auction that followed. The event was a success in every way.

We hope to see you there next year!

Mark your calendars for next year’s golf outing on Friday, September 21, 2018.

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EVENTS

Parents Weekend La Lumiere families gathered on campus for Parents Weekend on a sunny and unusually hot late September weekend.

The two-day celebration began on Friday afternoon with parent-advisor conferences, Mass in the FAB and later, a delicious dinner served from the recently renovated kitchen in Moore House. Mini-classes and a dessert reception followed. And of course the evening concluded with the traditional La Lu senior bonfire.

The fun continued on a beautiful Saturday morning with parent-teacher conferences and multiple athletic contests. The Lakers hosted and reigned victorious over North Judson in boys’ tennis (5-0), and Tri-Sate in football (45-14). The girls’ soccer team fell short to Marquette Catholic despite their best efforts (0-5) and crew held a demonstration for parents, siblings, and friends. During the action, fans gathered for a barbecue lunch served at Sullivan Field, and the day ended with the customary jump in the lake following the football team’s victory.

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Alumni Notes To share your news, please email the school at alumni@lalumiere.org

1969

1989

1997

Rick Newcombe works alongside son Jack at Creators Publishing, a branch of his syndication company Creators which he founded in 1987. Creators Publishing is an on-demand printing company located in Hermosa Beach, CA. Recently, Rick and Creators Publishing were recognized by the Department of Defense as a Patriotic Employer with an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve award.

Damon Chilcote recently accepted a position as Associate Counsel with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. He and his wife Lisa live in North Bethesda, MD and would love to hear from any La Lu alumni in the D.C. area.

Shannon Greybar Milliken, Ed.D. is the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio.

She and husband David welcomed new baby, Roman, this past summer on June 17th.

1980 Tommy Klein, son of Thomas Klein, got married over the summer.

He and his new wife, Kerry, live in Chicago, IL.

1984 Dave Webster was inducted into the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of US Lacrosse Hall of Fame on January 29, 2017. He has been the head lacrosse coach at his alma mater Dickenson College since 2001 where he has lead the team to four NCAA tournaments and won three consecutive Centennial Conference championships.

1986 Martin Lloyd sang the national anthem at the Cubs game July 5th.

Leonard Jennings and wife Tami welcomed baby girl Lily earlier this year.

1987 Grant Bender recently accepted the position of National Sales Manager for Salvestrin Winery in St. Helena, CA.

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1995 Dr. Ariane Abcarian recently became double board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. She is so incredibly proud and thankful to her family, friends, and colleagues. Ariane decided to become a physician in the summer of 2001 and has been studying ever since. Needless to say, she is excited for a welldeserved break.

Dan Walsh and wife Katie had their third child on March 2, 2017.

Lillian Patricia Walsh joins sisters Margo and Norah.

1996 Robert George and Keith Krause ’94 recently reconnected at the launch party to celebrate the release of Robert’s new children’s book, F is for Finally - An A to Z Story of the 2016 Cubs Postseason.

Natalie Keigher was recently named to the Executive Board of Illinois Science Olympiad and is also serving as ISO’s Great Lakes Coaches’ Clinic Director. She started the Science Olympiad program twelve years ago in the school system where she teachers 7th grade.

1999 Tessa Wardrip accepted a new job as of July 2017 within the wine and spirits industry working as a Senior National Trade Development Manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the largest distributor in the U.S. market, the District of Columbia, plus Canada and the Caribbean.

2001 Robert and Emily Bourke are thrilled to announce the arrival of Robert (“Bob”) Dolan Bourke who arrived July 15. Their first child, Charlotte, is ready to be a fabulous big sister!

2003 Peter Balawender was promoted to the rank of Major this past July while on deployment to the Middle East with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Peter and his wife Caitlyn have a 1½ year old son (Ronin) and are expecting their second child this November. Major Balawender and his family will be stationed at Camp Lejeune Marine Corp base in Jacksonville, NC for the next two years.

Rick Newcombe ’69

Dave Webster ’84

Dan ’95 and Katie Walsh’s daughters

Martin Lloyd ’86

Robert George ’96 and Keith Krause ’94

Len ’86 and Tami’s daughter, Lily

Peter ’03, Caitlyn, and Ronin Balawender

La Lu alumnus Jerome Rand ’97 has begun the adventure of a lifetime. Rand is sailing solo on a nonstop global circumnavigation on his Westsail 32.

This roughly 250-day trip will include sailing around the 5 Stormy Capes. Having sailed thousands of miles solo and even hiking the Appalachian trail by himself, Jerome seeks the solitude to unlock a different part of life.

Follow Jerome’s journey on his Facebook page “Sailing into Oblivion.”

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Stefanie Greybar, RN, BSN is Manager for the Ortho/Neuro unit at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI while twin brother, Sthele Greybar BS, MS, is the 4H Youth Development Educator for Purdue University in Elkhart, IN.

Gavin O’Brien graduated from Indiana University this past spring and has started his career at Jones Lang Lasalle as an analyst in the Valuation & Advisory Group.

2004 Elisse Knoll and Josh Ake ’00 were married at the Friendship Botanical Gardens in Michigan City on August 26, 2017. Lee Lipniskis ’03 was the maid of honor.

2010 Anna Nti Asare has returned to the University of Cambridge to pursue a doctorate in education as a Gates Scholar after earning a master’s degree in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies in 2015. Anna is engaged to Mark Tubbs, Mayor of Stockton, CA, and will be married in December this year.

2012 Devon Carlson has recently returned to work at La Lumiere as the Special Events and Programs Coordinator. During her time away from campus, she graduated from Principia College and went on to become a University of Cambridge certified English language teacher and spent six months teaching English in Mexico City.

Zachary Wisniewski has entered his first year as a Graduate Assistant within the Athletic Department at Concordia University Chicago. He serves as an Athletic Administration Assistant and Game Operations Manager.

Zachary is currently enrolled in the Leadership and Change Management master’s program.

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Margaret “Daisy” Costello Lake married John Lake ’12 on July 30th this past summer.

They celebrated with family and friends in South Bend, IN. High school sweethearts, Ashley Neil and Matt Babcock, celebrated their engagement while at Walt Disney World in 2014.

They both graduated from Indiana University last December and are getting married on March 31, 2018.

Matt is now a Michigan City Police Officer and Ashley is the Sales and Marketing Director for Brookdale Portage, an assisted living community.

2014 Abigail Smith studied in Barcelona, Spain during the 2017 spring semester. She is now a senior at the University of Dayton.

Katherine Goble is studying Communicative Sciences and Disorders and Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education at Saint Mary’s College. She is the Psi Chi Treasurer and a NSSLHA Board Member.

2015 Allison Coffeen has proven to be an extremely valuable part of the Bethel College Women’s Lacrosse program. During her first year, the team made it to post season play and Allison made second team all-region and was ranked nationally for her success in the attack/midfield position.

Anna Nti Asare ’10

She was also honored with the title of offensive player of the year. Allison is hopeful to make All-American this upcoming season.

2016 Nolan Grieger is now a sophomore at Purdue University studying chemical engineering. During an internship with the City of La Porte this past summer, he designed and manufactured a less-expensive prototype nozzle now used in the La Porte Wastewater Treatment plant. The new nozzles are designed to reduce plugging. Two of Nolan’s biodegradable prototypes are in operation at the plant’s fixed-bed bioreactor and a couple more modifications are in the works.

He was honored by Mayor Blair Milo in August with her Bravo Zulu Award for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Daisy Costello Lake ’13 and John Lake ’12

Nolan Grieger ’16

Matt Babcock ’13 and Ashley Neil ’13

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.

Charles Bayles ’72 Atlanta, GA – July 11, 2017 Jeffery Bertrand ’81 Davenport, IA – June 29, 2017 Brother of Joseph Bertrand ’76, Jason Bertrand ’78, and Justin Bertrand ’79 John V. Crowe Lake Forest, IL – October 3, 2017 Father of John Crowe IV ’79 and Peter Crowe ’85 and Trustee Emeritus of La Lumiere School Margaret (Fran) Hiler La Porte, IN – October 12, 2017 Mother of John Hiler ’71 and grandmother of Conor Luck ’11 and Haley Luck ’13 Penny Jedrysek La Porte, IN – May 16, 2017 Mother of Cody Jedrysek ’03 Rick Muessel ’71 Marina Del Ray, CA – January 28, 2017 Andrew Nawrocki, Jr. Williamstown, MA – March 5, 2017 Father of Jay Nawrocki’s ’68

Robert Pastrick Chesterton, IN – October 28, 2016 Father of Jennifer Smith ’80, Susan O’Keefe ’83, and Mary Ivanovich and grandfather of Matthew Ivanovich ’09 and Danielle Ivanovich ’13 Robert Rogers Michigan City, IN – September 24, 2017 Father of Jonathan Rogers ’18 Robert Turner Franklin, WI – September 21, 2017 Husband of Kerry (Gabriel) Turner ’84 and father of Anne Turner ’16 and Alex Turner ’19 Bernard Yemc Wilmngton, DE – October 24, 2016 Grandfather of Thomas Yemc ’14, Rachael Yemc ’16, and Katherine Yemc ’19 Corwyn Zalcberg ’12 East Lansing, MI – May 2017 Suzanne Zegers Flossmoor, IL – December 2016 Mother of William Zegers ’75, Harold Zegers ’78, James Zegers ’81, John Zegers ’85, Christopher Zegers ’90, and grandmother of Connor Zegers ’10

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Reunions

The Class of 1977’s attendance at this year’s annual golf outing was astounding!

Here they are pictured with the Alumni Award. Front row: Vince Marino, Mark Leyden, Kevin Brissette, Tom Rosshirt, David Wood, Pete Flenner, David Collins, and Mark McNabola; Back Row: Dutch Rentschler, Chris Hurley, Paul Duggan, Dolph Smith, Peter Puttmann, Edward Twyford, and Keith Sandin

John Rumely ’69 with the Wolf family, Tally, Renee, Liam and Bill, on their way to the U.S. Open during a trip to NYC donated by John and auctioned off at the annual golf outing.

Bill Igoe’s ’74 mode of transportation to our Annual Golf Outing was a bit unique. Bill biked from Madison, WI to Notre Dame, IN to raise funds for Hesburgh Hospital in rural Ecuador.

“Be More. Do Good.” Pictured with Head of School Adam Kronk.

Members of the Class of 1979 golfing together this summer in Ann Arbor, MI. Left to right: John Edwards, Pat O’Malley, Scott McAdams, Peter Grote

1987 grads met in Napa Valley for a mini reunion. Left to right: Diane Whitlow Smith, Bridgid Conybeare Britton, Dana Weninger Whiting, Liana Shields Croak

Kyung Ho Kim ’06 and Ki Don Chu ’06 visited campus from Korea this past July with their families.

Jack McNabola, Mark McNabola ’77, Pantelis Xidias ’17, James Anderson ’17, Marin Macić ’13, and Brandon Cyrus 16’ volunteering at the Chicago Marathon.

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THE LAST WORD TRADITIONS AND MY EXPERIENCE HERE

Lily Kennedy | Head Prefect 2017-2018 | Class of 2018 Lily, pictured second from left, with her family on the La Lumiere campus.

In the summer of 2004, my family and I moved from our house in a neighborhood near Wrigley Field in of Chicago to this school in the middle of the woods. The moment I stepped on campus as a 5 year-old, I immediately fell in love with this wonderful place. La Lumiere has everything one could want—acres of woods to play in, a lake to swim in, three seasons of athletic games to watch, and most importantly, over 200 high-schoolers to look up to.

La Lumiere quickly became my favorite place, and, most importantly, La Lumiere became my home.

Our family was immediately immersed in the community and the traditions of this wonderful place.

As I got older, the perks of being a campus kid only increased. I had great meals in Moore House, access to a soccer field and gym, and an infinite amount of candy at my disposal in my dad’s office. Although life was fun living on campus, I always wanted to be a part of the action. Going into my freshman year, I was incredibly excited to join the La Lumiere student body, a group I envied and looked up to for many years. The traditions here are truly what makes it so special. Orientation and Spirit Week bring a vibrancy to campus every time they come around, the Thanksgiving and Christmas sit-down dinners takes us back to the early days of being an all-boarding school, the Taste of

La Lumiere unites the school through cuisine and culture as it is an expression of our rich diversity, and the senior bonfire gives me chills each and every year.

“This sense and value of community carries on for years...”

With the period of transition we experienced these past three years, with three different heads of school, several other program changes, and many new faces, La Lumiere continues to possess an aspect that is so true to its core—community.

This sense and value of community carries on for years with the wide range of La Lumiere alumni from all over the world, many of whom have their kids here at La Lumiere.

This certainly demonstrates how the school has impacted so many different people and has made families and friendships stronger.

I find it ironic that history repeats itself and the parallelism between when my family arrived with a five year-old and a two year-old, similiar

to our new Head of School, Mr. Kronk, and Mrs. Kronk, moving to campus with children the same age. I am certain that Sorin, Leo, and Teddy will have the same wonderful experience that I received as they grow up on this campus. I feel a responsibility of using my experiences over the last 13 years living on campus to be a connection between the past and present leadership.

Being asked to write this reflection was an honor, and I realized I can also keep relevant La Lumiere’s distant past, as my family has been associated with La Lumiere since 1977, and ensure it continues to thrive. If there is one thing I have learned, as I think back to my first days here and prepare for my final year on campus, I feel an obligation to remind us all, it is not just one person, one prefect, or one head of school’s responsibility to make La Lumiere School who we are today and what we will become tomorrow.

La Lumiere School is unique in this way because our students make their experience what it is, can make the changes they want to see, and the school can change and react to new issues, but also stay true to the core traditions of the school to honor its heritage. What I know now, with more certainty and a great perspective based on the last 13 years, is that La Lumiere School is in great hands and our future is very bright.

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La Lumiere students and faculty compete in an exciting game of tug of war during Orientation Week.