Ramble 2023 Program Book

GOING THE EXTRA MILE FROM LESS THAN A MILE AWAY 31 YEARS AND

Dear Friends of Loyola Academy, Welcome to The Grace of Giving, Loyola’s 54th annual Ramble.

For more than half a century, the Ramble has celebrated Loyola Academy’s extraordinary mission, which unites us in faith and fellowship. And, throughout its storied history, the Ramble has remained the single largest fundraising benefit in support of Jesuit education at Loyola.

We gather tonight to celebrate success and provide for the future. With your help, we hope to raise more than $1.4M for Loyola’s Tuition Assistance Program which benefits over 600 Ramblers annually. Our efforts this evening will make the dreams of many young women and men come true.

The Ramble is an extraordinary effort. For their dedication and hard work over many months, my sincerest thanks to our 2023 Ramble Leadership Committee: Diana Barr, Lori and Robert Benvenuto, Lori and George Chiampas ‘89, Dody and Peter Hickey, Monica and Nick Robertson, and Karen Stroble and Chris Irwin. I am grateful for the many volunteers who have shared their time and talents so generously and our special events staff who have poured over every detail to make this night come together in such a special way.

And, finally, to our guests: whether this is your first Ramble or one of many over the years, I welcome you warmly. On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Loyola, I thank you all for your spirited participation. How blessed we are to be here tonight— together—celebrating the mission and vision of Loyola Academy.

WE’RE PROUD TO SPONSOR LOYOLA ACADEMY

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Table of Contents

Letter from the President

Schedule of Events

Bidding Instructions

Featured Alumna: Maria Varela ‘16

Tuition Assistance & Guardian Angel Information

Ramble 2023 Volunteer Committee

Corporate Sponsors & Family Underwriters

Live Auction and Featured Auction Categories

School & Parish Ads

Team Ads

Business Advertisers

Acknowledgements

majorem Dei gloriam!

Loyola Academy's Board of Trustees

Dear Friends of Loyola Academy,

Welcome to The Grace of Giving, Loyola’s 54th annual Ramble.

For more than half a century, the Ramble has celebrated Loyola Academy’s extraordinary mission, which unites us in faith and fellowship. And, throughout its storied history, the Ramble has remained the single largest fundraising benefit in support of Jesuit

We gather tonight to celebrate success and provide for the future. With your help, we hope to raise more than $1.4M for Loyola’s Tuition Assistance Program which benefits over 600 Ramblers annually. Our efforts this evening will make the dreams of many young women and

The Ramble is an extraordinary effort. For their dedication and hard work over many months, my sincerest thanks to our 2023 Ramble Live Auction Committee: Diana Barr, Lori and Robert Benvenuto, Lori and George Chiampas ‘89, Dody and Peter Hickey, Monica and Nick Robertson, and Karen Stroble and Chris Irwin. I am grateful for the many volunteers who have shared their time and talents so generously and our special events staff who have poured over every detail to make this night come together in such a special way.

And, finally, to our guests: whether this is your first Ramble or one of many over the years, I welcome you warmly. On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Loyola, I thank you all for your spirited participation. How blessed we are to be here tonight—together—celebrating the mission and vision of Loyola Academy.

Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ

would like to thank outgoing Principal Charlie Heintz for over two decades of service to Loyola Academy...

...and welcomes incoming Principal Tim Devine '88.

We wish both of them the best of luck in their new roles!

SILENT AND EXCLUSIVE AUCTION

Featuring unique experiences, travel, college gift baskets, golf, sports tickets, LA Tank Presents One Day Internships, and more.

Opens on Monday, May 1 at 12:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 6 at 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 6

Loyola Academy’s West Gym

EVENING’S SCHEDULE

5:30 p.m.

Mass in Chapel with Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ

6:00 p.m.

Elegant Food Stations & Cocktails

9:00 p.m.

Live Auction and Paddle Raise

11:00 p.m.

Silent Auction Closes & Bar Service Ends

Stay up to date with the Loyola Academy Ramble on social media

@LoyolaAcademyRamble @loyolaacademyramble

TO VIEW AUCTION ITEMS AND TO BID

Bidding opens at 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, and will close 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Winning bidders will receive a text message notifying them of their winnings at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.

Auction Item Pickup:

Night of Ramble: Winning bidders may pick up their physical item (s) at the table where the item was on displayed OR

Day after Ramble: On Sunday, May 8 between 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Main Lobby.

I-Bid Certificates: When there is no physical item, winning bidders will receive an I-Bid certificate accessed through the text message. For example, winners of golf experiences will receive I-Bid certificates.

Physical Certificates: Physical certificates not picked up during the above times will be mailed to the winner’s address on file on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Items Not Picked Up: If you are unable to pick up your item(s) during the above times, please email rambleauction@loy.org to set up an alternate date. Auction winners must pick up their items at Loyola Academy, or must pay for all shipping costs. Loyola Academy cannot assume responsibility for any items not picked up after Friday, May 12, 2023.

For a full list of auction rules, please visit ibid.org/v/Ramble2023

SEASONAL AND LOCALLY FOCUSED FULL-SERVICE AND DROP-OFF CATERING

Paramount Events, a woman-owned and green-certified business, features menu options specializing in all-natural and fresh ingredients year-round. Innovative culinary experiences, impeccable service, and an on-site greenhouse are combined to bring the finest chef-driven cuisine to any table you’re gathered around.

MARIA VARELA ‘16

Maria Varela is a 2016 Loyola Academy graduate. During her time at Loyola Academy, Maria was heavily involved in theater as both an actor and a set painter, as well as choir and Arrupe service. Maria graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2020 after earning her BFA in Fashion Design, and in September 2022 she obtained her Masters in Textile Design from Bath Spa University in England.

It was her love of designing and knowledge of sewing that ultimately gave her direction when she started at Loyola Academy. “It was the first time I was actually supported and celebrated for my creativity. Up until then it had always been a hobby or a dream. I had worked with the majority of the fine arts faculty throughout my time at Loyola, and whenever I told one of them I wanted to be a fashion designer, they all cheered me on. They had the kind of energy that said “yes! GO DO IT!”

Beyond her creativity, Maria has carried her Jesuit education with her by being a woman for others. As a Loyola student, she participated in service learning classes, through which she would visit a men’s homeless shelter in downtown Chicago. After graduating from Loyola, Maria continued to serve her community during college. In 2020, during the pandemic, Maria founded #columbiamakesmasks, an initiative that sent sewing kits out to Columbia students to help make fabric masks to support healthcare workers. Maria alone made 1,100 masks, and supported the initiative to help other students make hundreds more.

Most recently, Maria worked with a group of students to design and make the Queen of Hearts costume for the school’s recent performance of Alice in Wonderland.

Paramount Events proudly supports Loyola Academy.

THE GIFT OF JESUIT EDUCATION AT LOYOLA ACADEMY

For the past 53 years, the Ramble has been the single largest contributor to Loyola Academy’s Tuition Assistance Program. In the past five years, the Ramble has generated over $6.5 million thanks to the generosity of donors who believe in the transformative power of a Jesuit education.

CORE VALUES

We believe that all qualified students should have the opportunity to attend Loyola Academy, regardless of their ability to pay.

90 zip codes represented by Loyola Academy students

600+ students receiving financial assistance annually

$9,000 average financial aid award for 2022-23

$5.8 million need based financial grants awarded in 2022-23

We believe in creating a diverse community, a hub where students from different communities, socioeconomic levels, ethnicities, races and religions come together in our shared mission of creating a better world.

Our Jesuit, college preparatory education changes lives and opens doors for students who are motivated but lacking access to strong academic programs.

BECOME A GUARDIAN ANGEL

Help transform the lives of our students during our paddle raise. Please donate and become a guardian angel today.

$20,000 Tuition, Books, and iPad for One Year

$10,000 Tuition, Books, and iPad for Half a Year

$5,000 Tuition, Books, and iPad for a Quarter

$1,000 iPad and Incidentals for One Year

All proceeds from the Ramble benefit Loyola Academy’s Tuition Assistance Program.

Thank You

to our Ramble Live Auction Committee and Ramble Volunteers for the guidance and talent they provide that continues to make Loyola Academy’s annual Ramble the largest contributor to the Tuition Assistance Program.

Ramble 2023 Live Auction Committee

Diana Barr P ‘21, ‘23

Lori and Robert Benvenuto P ‘19, ‘22, ‘23, ‘25

Lori and George Chiampas ‘89 P ‘21, ‘23

Dody and Peter Hickey P ‘26

Monica and Nick Robertson P ‘24

Karen Stroble and Chris Irwin P ‘16, ‘23

Ramble Volunteers

Jennifer Bahr

Megan Banas

Angela Banaszek

Patty Braasch

Jen Bobay

Tara Campanella

Stephanie Cantrell

Carolyn Collins

Laura Cowen

Jason Daniel

Nancy Detlefsen

Jane Devron

Kathy Dougherty

Beth Engels

Matt Engels

Yvette Finnegan

Sarah Golden

Nicole S. Hajdu-D’Onofrio

Bill Hardin

Christina Hardin

Nicole Harris

Christopher Helt

Dimi Hiristova

Veronica Hunt

Samar Jallo

Caroline Keating

Larisa Kins

Juliet Kracik

Joanne Krakora

Kristine Kramer

Megan Leadbetter

Gretchen Lyons

Andrea Macina

Kristin McDermott

Michelle McGowan

Bridget McGuire

Kelly Mulcahy-Libel

Michelle Parker

Amy Persohn

Laura Reyes Brown

Kathy Ryan

Nancy Ryczek

Kerri Schoonyoung

Alison Silk

Trish Thomas

Suzy Trott

Maureen Vance

Megan Waite

*volunteers as of 4/21/23

PATRICKBMW.COM

888-537-7817

2023 BMW 530e xDrive Sedan

This executive sedan harnesses the combined power of a combustion engine and electric motor to deliver efficient drive modes and exhilarating acceleration.

Winner will be able to drive this 2023 BMW 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid Sedan for 2 years / 7,500 miles per year. Plus, all new BMW’s come with a 3 year / 36,000-mile maintenance plan. When your vehicle needs service, all you need to do is call us & we’ll pick-up and drop-off. You’ll be covered for the entire time you’re driving this beautiful BMW, don’t hesitate to enter. Good Luck!

As part of the Patrick family you’ll also enjoy our “Exclusive Member Benefits” as part of the Patrick Promise.

SPONSORED BY PATRICK BMW

Women and Men for Others

St. Ignatius of Loyola

We are grateful to the following individual underwriters for their generous support:

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

Kim and Jim Walsh ‘79

William A. McIntosh ‘57

Women and Men for Others

Katie Hackett Baisley ‘01 and Jamie Baisley ‘92

The Chupaila Family

Nancy Paridy and Steve Naughton

Kathy and Chris Perry

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Lisa and Joel Dykstra

Daiva and Mike Evans

Dawn and Mark Gonzalez

Amy and John Gregorio

Reid and Maria Hill

Ashley and Mike Joyce

Oksanna and Daniel Malan

Kathy and Bob Ryan ‘94

Kim and Kevin Wolfberg

* Sponsors listed are as of 4/26/23

Thank you, Principal Heintz, for teaching our children to #Park Serve Engage Pray Lead and Love

...LikeAPrincipal and for decades of service and friendship in Wilmette.

- Friends of St. Francis

Live Auction Packages and Featured Auction Categories

Fore! Golf Outing for Nine (9) at Lake Bluff’s Shoreacres

Shoreacres, located on the lake in Lake Bluff, IL, is one of golf’s finest courses thanks to architect Seth Raynor. The challenge of Shoreacres is not its lengththe course has a par of 71 and a slope of 136 from the Raynor tees but measures just 6,327 yards.

The course’s greatest asset is the dramatic ravine that winds through the property. Established in 1916, Raynor effectively used the ravine in a variety of ways throughout the course to create some of the best holes in the world. The acclaimed stretch from the 10th to 15th holes is regarded as Raynor’s finest. On the holes that don’t interact with the ravines, Raynor wisely placed his boldest greens and design features.

This is a special opportunity for you and eight golf buddies (3 threesomes) to join three club members —Spencer Cotten ‘84, Hanley Dawson IV ‘86, and Doug Thompson ‘86 — and test their golf skills at the private, members-only golf club, currently ranked #54 on Golf Digest Top US 100, #25 on Golf Magazine US 100, and #19 on Golfweek Top 100.

After your round of golf, the group will head to the David Adler-designed clubhouse, set on the top of the bluff overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan, for drinks and lunch.

Generously donated by Spencer Cotten ‘84, Hanley Dawson IV ‘86, and Doug Thompson ‘86

The Perfect Summer Chicago Evening: Dinner at Erie Cafe and Blackhawk Boat River Cruise for 14

You and 13 of your closest friends get a chance to enjoy the perfect summer evening in Chicago with dinner and a boat cruise along the Chicago River.

Your evening begins with dinner at Erie Cafe, located along the North Branch of the river near Ward A. Montgomery Park. A classic supper club-like atmosphere, the Italian steakhouse was opened in 1994 by the Lenzi family, formerly with Gene & Georgetti, where one of the family members is always there to take care of you.

After dinner you’ll board Blackhawk, a 47’ yacht owned by the Wirtz family, a former Loyola family and owner of the Chicago Blackhawks.

You’ll enjoy a two-hour cruise along the river, and you’ll have the chance to work with the captain on the specific sights you’d like to see. Will you spend time heading south toward Chinatown or travel east under the skyscrapers?

Beverages and gratuity are included for your yacht experience. And you’ll even travel with ease off-river with the included $500 car service certificate.

Date to be mutually agreed upon between June - September 2023.

Generously donated by the Wirtz family; Friends of Loyola

Luxurious 5-Bedroom Casa in Costa Rica’s Los Sueños Resort & Marina

This is pura vida at its finest! Casa Puesta del Sol is an elegantly designed fivebedroom private home located in a mountaintop neighborhood of the Los Sueños Resort & Marina, near Playa Herradura. Stunning panoramic views of the rainforest and three different bays make Casa Puesta del Sol the perfect destination for a family or group getaway for 6 nights, 7 days.

Puesta del Sol means sunset in Spanish and this is one of the things you will enjoy the most while staying at this home. Your group of 12 can view those sunsets from the terrace offering panoramic ocean and rainforest views or from the large, private infinity pool and jacuzzi.

The indoor spaces feature large living areas, a dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances. All five bedrooms have private bathrooms with flat screen TVs; two of the bedrooms offer two double beds. The home also includes central air conditioning and ceiling fans; a 42” LCD TV in the living room; a fully equipped, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances; a laundry room with full sized washer and dryer; and a private covered garage.

You’ll also have access to amenities in the Los Sueños Resort including the La Iguana 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course and a wide variety of restaurants. The resort’s beach club features a free-form swimming pool and jacuzzi, expansive decks, fountains, a swim-up bar and an elevated, white sand beach with shade palapas and a spectacular view of Los Sueños Marina with its 200-boat slips and Herradura Bay. Or you can relax by booking sessions at the Sibö Spa at the nearby Marriott Hotel.

The home is conveniently located along Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast, just 15 minutes from the town of Jaco, and a one hour fifteen-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Luxury amenities and unparalleled Costa Rica accommodations give Los Sueños Resort, character, comfort and style.

www.stayincostarica.com

search: Casa Puesta del Sol

Availability is mutually agreed upon. Blackout dates include Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and Easter.

Amenities available at winning bidder’s expense.

Generously donated by Katie & Bill O’Connor ‘71

Live Auction

Pomeroy Chef Experience + Dinner for 12

Alongside Founder & CEO Ryan O’Donnell ‘95 and the culinary team of Ballyhoo Hospitality, we invite one special guest to create the perfect menu to wow friends and family.

With the assistance of our award-winning team, spend the day in Pomeory’s kitchen learning professional tips and techniques while preparing a four-course meal to be enjoyed in La Cave, an intimate space exclusive to you and 11 guests.

Each course will be paired with hand-selected wines taking you to the streets of France for an evening to remember.

Pomeroy is a French bistro giving a nod to the great cafes of France. Located in the heart of downtown Winnetka, Pomeroy offers warm service and approachable cuisine in a classic yet comfortable setting.

Valid for Sunday-Thursday dinner.

Generously donated by Anna and Ryan O’Donnell ‘95 and Ballyhoo Hospitality

The Ultimate Driving Experience:

2 Year BMW Lease and a Parking Spot in Lot!

No more drop-off or pick-up lines for you…your student is on their own! Whether they arrive on campus in style, or mom or dad choose to upgrade their own fleet, your family will sport a shiny, new BMW. Relish the ultimate driving experience in your beautiful 2023 BMW 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid Sedan. This executive sedan harnesses the combined power of a combustion engine and electric motor to deliver efficient drive modes and exhilarating acceleration. Enjoy worry-free parking on campus with your 2023-2024 school year parking spot in the student lot.

You’ll also enjoy Exclusive Member Benefits as part of the Patrick Promise. When your vehicle needs service, all you need to do is call Patrick Cars and they will pick-up and drop-off. You’ll be covered for the entire time you’re driving this beautiful BMW.

This two year lease includes 15,000 total miles and is available to be upgraded. Upgrade fees and taxes responsibility of the winning bidder.

All applicable parking rules as listed by Dean’s office apply.

Generously donated by Bridget and Hanley Dawson IV ‘86, and Patrick Cars

Stunning 5-Bedroom Home in Park City, UT for 6 Nights

Winter, spring, summer, or fall, Park City, UT, has it all, including access to this stunning home in the gated Promontory Club. Your home away from home for six nights and seven days, you’ll enjoy stunning, unobstructed views of the Wasatch mountain range, showcasing Deer Valley, Park City Mountain and Canyons ski areas.

The home comfortably sleeps 16 with five bedrooms and five full and two half baths, and it’s a quick 30-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City and just 35-minutes from the airport.

In the winter, spend your days on the slopes of nearby Deer Valley or Park City Mountain (don’t forget to ski Canyons - you won’t regret it!), or spend some time at the Olympic Training Center. Visit historic downtown Park City to enjoy your favorite boutiques and brand name shopping. Fantastic restaurants also await you! Ski buffs can also venture toward Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, Snowbasin, or Sundance - each is within about an hour or so away.

The home is loaded with après ski activities, including billiards, ping pong, home theater, bar with ice maker and beverage fridge, outdoor gas fire pit and hot tub; satellite TVs, gas-log fireplaces and WiFi throughout; sizable family rooms on main and lower levels and loft overlooking the first floor; and the home also comes with a large cache of Nerf guns and board games.

Summertime brings plenty of alpine adventure opportunities as well. Many mountain resorts transition into a summer playground, offering scenic lift rides, alpine slides, zip lines, ropes courses, stunning hikes, mountain biking, concert series, farmers markets, and more.

As amazing as this trip sounds, it’s the little things that make all the difference. Our generous donor will stock the dining room’s wet bar (at least to start…), provide condiments, cooking oils, and spices, and stock the fridge with up to $350 worth of groceries upon your arrival!

Mutually agreed upon date in 2024 excluding March 25-31, 2024.

Generously donated by The Tom Downey Family

STUDENT PARKING

Spot in the Lot

Sun, snow, sleet or storms…your student will be the envy of all with this highly coveted prize – a parking permit in the Loyola Academy parking lot for the 2023-24 school year. This opportunity is available to one lucky Loyola Academy student – underclass students included – to secure one parking pass. No more trying to find alternate solutions…this is a gift for the parents as much as for the student!

All applicable parking rules as listed by Dean’s office apply.

Generously donated by Loyola Academy

BIG SKY’S THE LIMIT! A Luxurious Family Trip for Ten in Montana

Gather your group of ten (10) for a Big Sky, Montana adventure. Enjoy 7 days, 6 nights in the summer or fall in a luxury 4 bedroom, 3 bath stunning mountain cabin.

Your group can take advantage of a variety of things to do, see, and discover in this outdoor Rocky Mountain destination. Summer offers up endless options for the recreation-minded and the relaxation seekers alike. As the days get warmer, the rugged and scenic Gallatin River comes alive with rumbling whitewater and deep fishing holes.

If it’s the quiet you’re after, solitude can be found at the top of a peak, by a cold mountain spring, on one of the areas many hiking trails, or on a picnic in a wildflower-filled field. Or if you want a little more action, there’s biking, horseback riding, golf, zipline adventures, and much much more.

In fall, the Aspen and Cottonwood tree leaves are magnificently gold and red and can be seen especially well on walks at Taylor Fork and Spanish Creek. Or, send out a spinner as fly fishing is at its premium when the air is crisp, and the trout are feisty. A few hours on the river can revive your soul.

Take the night off from meal prep as celebrity chef Justin Koller from Blue Smoke BBQ will work with you one evening to create the perfect menu for your exclusive in-home dinner party.

This vacation will place you right in the middle of the best things to see and do in Montana: bask in the fresh air and beauty of Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin-Custer National Forest; explore the town of Big Sky and shop, eat, and hear some live music; head out in the car and go to Bozeman, Livingston or small towns like Ennis or historic Virginia City. The list goes on and on.

Included is a $500 dinner certificate for Chef Justin and a $1,000 gift certificate for activities. Dates to be mutually agreed upon in Summer/Fall 2024.

Generously donated by Jennifer and Danny O’Shaughnessy; Monica and Nick Robertson

Christmas Eve Mass in Your Home with Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ

Rejoice in Faith, Family, and the Joy of the Holy Season. Compound the joy of the holiday season with a private Mass in your home on Christmas Eve 2023 celebrated by Fr. Greg. Invite your friends and family to join in this memory making moment!

Generously donated by Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ

Exclusive Napa Weekend & Tastings for 4

Gather three of your favorite oenophiles for a beautiful trip to Napa where you’ll have exclusive tours and tastings at five unique wineries:

AXR Winery is nestled in a historic estate in the heart of St. Helena. The history of the estate ranges from tales of fierce Native American hunting grounds, wild west pioneers, and the first woman vintner of California in 1886.

Titus Vineyards in St. Helena has been continuously farming its land for over 150 years and emphasizes responsible, sustainable farming practices that will enable the site to continue to produce wines for generations to come.

Tamber Bey Vineyards was founded in 1999 when vintner Barry Waitte purchased a 60-acre vineyard in the Yountville Appellation and an 11-acre property in the renowned Oakville Appellation.

The Debate in St. Helena began in 2010 when two friends brought their unique perspectives together to create thought provoking and delicious wines that extend beyond the sense of taste to the thrill of telling stories and the art of listening.

Lastly, you’ll enjoy a private tasting and lunch at Ilsley Vineyards, featuring four generations of farming and over 100 years of history in Napa Valley. The winery is headed by third generation siblings and their spouses. While Ilsley Vineyards is not open to the public for tours, your group of four is invited to enjoy a private vineyard tour, wine tasting, and lunch for four.

The package includes a $100 gift certificate to the iconic Gott’s Roadside, and whether your preference is modern or historic, close to restaurants and shops or the calm of a remote vineyard setting, you will be able to find just the right accommodations with your $3,000 gift card to use for lodging and transportation.

Generously donated by Ilsley Vineyards and anonymous

Private Jet to VIP Bourbon Trail Tasting Experience

Round up your friends and go on a once-in-a-lifetime experience vvia private jet from Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!

Upon arrival in Louisville, you will be greeted at the airport by Mint Julip Tours and whisked off to your VIP adventure of the James B. Beam Distilling Company, America’s first family of bourbon. After a special lunch at The Kitchen Table located on Jim Beam’s campus, you’ll learn the ins and outs of distilling Jim Beam, Basil Hayden, and Knob Creek. You’ll also get an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the newest craft distillery on trail, The Fred B. Noe Distillery. Of course, tastings are included. The tour will conclude with a visit to Rackhouse, home of Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon and walk away with a customized bottle! If scheduling permits, you will meet one of the two family master distillers – Jim Beam’s great grandson, Fred Noe or his son, Freddie “Little Book” Noe.

After, you and your crew will be delivered to Marriott’s boutique Hotel Distil, where you’ll have three rooms for two nights right on Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville. Enjoy dinner at the contemporary yet rustic 610 Magnolia, featuring a “modern approach to the Southern Table.”

Day two begins with a VIP tour of Maker’s Mark Distillery on Star Hill Farm. Activities include a cocktail welcome session, lunch at Star Hill Provisions located on property, and enjoy a “Behind the Bourbon” tour of the distillery. End your visit with an enhanced tasting at the Lakeside Tasting Room.

If you’re looking for additional à la carte options for your trip, consider a tour at the Independent Stave Company to learn how bourbon barrels are made, or visit one of these distilleries near Whiskey Row: Angel’s Envy, Michter’s Distillery, Old Forester, or Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.

Board the private jet for your flight home and be sure to raise a glass to toast a successful trip!

Mutually agreed upon dates and based on the availability of distilleries and private jet; must be used by April 30, 2024; must be 21 years of age or older; gratuities not included.

Winner will be provided with a $2,000 gift card for hotel accommodations; $1,000 gift card for dining; and $500 Mint Julep Tours certificate for ground transportation.

Generously donated by Tom Bufalino ‘04, Pat and Angelo Bufalino, Brenda and Chuck McGarrity ‘78, Monica and Nick Roberston

Featured Auction Category

OFFERINGS WITH LOYOLA ACADEMY’S PRESIDENT REV. GREGORY J. OSTDIEK, SJ

PRIVATE MASS IN YOUR HOME

Celebrate a personal and private Mass with LA’s own Fr. Greg in your home or in Loyola Academy’s St. Ignatius Chapel upstairs in the Jesuit Residence.

DINNER FOR 10 AT CANISIUS HOUSE

Your party of 10 will enjoy an intimate get-together at Canisius House, the Jesuit residence in Evanston where Fr. Greg will celebrate Mass with your group, followed by cocktails and dinner.

7 DAY IGNATIAN JOURNEY IN SPAIN

18 couples will join Fr. Greg and Rev. Theodore G. Munz, SJ in June 2024 on the Spanish pilgrimage of Saint Ignatius of Loyola that weaves together historical, cultural, and religious sites, with time to explore and savor the landscape, customs, and food in this majestic country. You will travel to Bilbao, and then to Oñati, Azpeitia and Loyola to visit the sanctuary and basilica of Loyola and the birthplace of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Next, to explore is San Sebastian and onto Pamplona, Montserrat and Manresa, a place of conversion for Ignatius. We’ll celebrate Mass here, and then spend the night in Barcelona. In Barcelona, we will tour the city, visit highlights like the Olympic Harbor, the Ramblas, Sagrada Familia and the Paseo de Gracia, followed by an opportunity to explore the city on your own prior to a farewell dinner in Barcelona. This is sure to be an inspiring experience of a lifetime!

ICONIC 2-DAY D.C ADVENTURE FEATURING FORMER SECRETARY OF THE ARMY RYAN MCCARTHY ‘92

Join Fr. Greg, a US Naval Veteran, in Washington, D.C. this September 25-26, for a very special insider’s armed services view of our nation’s capital. 8 couples will enjoy a VIP tour of the International Spy Museum, followed by a Mass with Fr. Greg in Georgetown University’s iconic Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart and an intimate dinner at Il Canale in Georgetown.

You’ll spend the night at The Georgetown Inn and day two begins with a tour of The Pentagon, organized with assistance from LA alum and former United States Secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy ‘92, and then he will host the group for lunch at the Army Navy Country Club. The day concludes with a solemn visit to the Arlington National Cemetery and witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Featured Auction Category GOLF

ILLINOIS

Evanston Golf Club | Evanston

Glen Oak Country Club | Glen Ellyn

Glen View Club | Golf

Indian Hill Club | Winnetka

Knollwood Club | Lake Forest

North Shore Country Club | Glenview

Old Elm Club | Highland Park

Shoreacres | Lake Bluff

Skokie Golf Club

Sunset Ridge Country Club | Northfield

Westmoreland Country Club | Wilmette

WISCONSIN

Abbey Springs | Fontana

Big Foot Country Club | Fontana-On-Geneva Lake

Goldeneye Club | Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva Country Club | Geneva

AROUND THE UNITED STATES

Army Navy Country Club | Arlington, VA

Country Club of Florida | Golf, FL

Desert Forest Golf Course | Scottsdale, AZ

Forest Creek Golf Club | Pinehurst, NC

Lost Dunes Golf Course | Bridgman, MI

Maridoe Golf Course | Dallas-Carrollton, TX

Oakland Hills Country Club | Bloomfield Hills, MI

Royal Ponciana | Naples, FL

Sand Creek Country Club | Chesterton, IN

Tributary Club | Driggs, ID

Offerings as of April 25, 2023

Steep ravines affect play throughout Shoreacres’ famed stretch of holes from 10-15.

Featured Auction Category

LA TANK PRESENTS ONE DAY POWER INTERSHIPS

The LA Tank One Day Power Internships are an exclusive opportunity for current LA students or families, or Rambler alums under the age of 24, to visit, connect, and engage with an all star Rambler professional for approximately 4-5 hours.

Dr. George Chiampas ‘89, Northwestern Medicine

Janet Hayes, Crate and Barrel

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Mike Lowe ‘97, WGN 9 News

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Enjoy the Grace of Giving!

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Our focus on student success encourages students to open their hearts and hone their minds so they are truly prepared to Be The Difference.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Ramble 2023 would not be possible without the efforts of the Loyola Academy Advancement Department.

Terri Bielinski, Special Events Associate

Kristin Ciarrachi, Raiser’s Edge Data Specialist

Katherine Connor ‘04, Assistant Digital Communications Manager

Thomas J. Cramer, Director of Planned Giving

Katherine Cressy, Assistant Communications Manager

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Lynn Egan, Director of Communications and Content Management

Julie Fischer, Ramble Strategic Consultant

Terri Guercio, Assistant Director of Prospect Research

Martin Jennings, Development Chief of Staff and Alumni Relations

Michael P. Kelley ‘94, Major Gifts Officer

Les Seitzinger ‘88, Director of Development and Major Gifts

Bridget Snyders, Director of Annual Giving

Clarice Swanson ‘14, Special Events Coordinator

Tammy Tsakalios, Gift Processing Coordinator

Shelby Walchuk ‘05, Associate Director of Communications

It’s a great day to be a Rambler!

My name is Zoey Kenny (class of 2023) and my dad is a partner at Scott Simpson Design+ Build. I have grown up accompanying my dad to work. He has taught me how to inspire grace and magnificence in other people, both in how he, along with his team, builds and design architecturally significant homes and in how he treats his clients and coworkers. SSDB is selfless and reliable. I aspire to work with the same passion that my dad and the rest of the company do. He encourages me to find a job that I enjoy as much as he loves his, because then, I won’t have to work a day in my life.

Maura Walsh, Annual Giving Coordinator

Mark D. Warner, Associate Director for Information Strategy

Briana Wells, Director of Special and Philanthropic Events

And special thanks to the many staff and faculty members at Loyola Academy for helping to share the grace of giving with the production of this year’s Ramble. We could not have done it without the support of the Loyola community!

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ President

Genevieve Atwood

Vice President for Athletics and Fitness

Robert “Beau” M. Desherow ‘93 Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment

Brian P. Hake Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer

Charles W. Heintz Principal

Martin G. Jennings ‘98 Development Chief of Staff and Alumni Relations

OUR MISSION

To form women and men for meaningful lives of leadership and service in imitation of Jesus Christ through a college preparatory education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

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