Marian Matters (Spring 2023)

Teaching Scholars with a Soul

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Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights featured several pieces of student art in its diverse group show “Arising.” The celebration of new and rising artists from local high schools and colleges included work by Liz Aberilla '24, Jaidyn Bush '23, Sommasi Egbuna '24, Ava Esparza '24, Jadon Holliday '24, Julian Mendoza '23, Ashlin Porpora '23, Mori Scott '23, and Rose (Abigail) Wozniak '25.

A Message from the Alumni Office

As a proud Marian Catholic alumna, current staff member, and parent of two recent graduates, I have experienced and witnessed firsthand the positive effects of a Catholic education.

Coming from a very faith-filled family with parents who believed in Catholic education, having my children attend Catholic schools was an easy decision for me. I have carried on the traditions and values instilled in me by my parents and passed them down to my children. As a result, my children graduated from Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor and Marian Catholic. Both are currently students at the University of Dayton. Because of the stellar education they received, they left for college well prepared.

But, their education encompassed more than just academics. Both have a strong sense of community and strong moral values. Sending them to Catholic schools has given them a solid religious grounding. There is so much more to life than you can learn from books. As a result of their Catholic education, I witnessed their overall personal development, of which I am genuinely proud. They have a personal relationship with God and continue to have a strong relationship with the Church.

In addition to seeing the spiritual growth of my own children, during my 22 years at Marian Catholic, I have had the joy and privilege of witnessing the positive impact Marian’s faith-filled community has had on countless young people.

Every day, I encounter students who are benefiting from a Marian Catholic education, growing intellectually and spiritually. I have also been fortunate to meet with alumni across the country and celebrate their successes. Many have expressed that if it were not for their Marian Catholic experience and the dedication of their teachers, they would not be where they are today.

As an alumna, staff member, and parent, I have seen how a Marian Catholic education can profoundly affect an individual’s life. From 1958 when we first opened the doors, until today, our purpose remains clear, to teach Scholars with a Soul

I would love to hear how Catholic education has impacted your life. Please share your Marian Catholic story with me at cswanson@marianchs.com or 708-756-9775.

Spartan Pride,

Carol (Burke '81) Swanson Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Hall of Fame Honorees John Benish, Jr. '84, Casey Taylor Buford '05, Ray Cortopassi '85, and Tim Fallon '84.

A Measure of Success

TTypically, the measure of success of a high school is based on quantifiable data such as grade point averages, standardized test scores, and graduation rates. While all of these are important assessments, they are only part of the story. To understand fully the success of a school, it is important to understand another element, the lifelong impact it has on its graduates.

As a college preparatory school, Marian Catholic is committed to helping as many students as possible continue their education at a college or university. In fact, over 95% of Marian Catholic graduates attend college with 23% attending a top 100 college or university as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Alumni have gone on to achieve success in law, medicine, business, education, athletics, and the arts.

Each year, Marian Catholic alumni return to the school to share their experiences with current students. Repeatedly, they express that the curriculum at Marian was challenging, but that it prepared them well for college and life. They appreciate the life skills they developed at Marian including self-discipline, time management, and persistence.

In her book, “Defining Student Success: The Role of School and Culture,” Lisa Nunn references the debate over whether or not schools can make a difference in students’ academic performance, their attitudes toward education, and their future aspirations. In her studies, she found that, “While families’ attitudes toward success certainly matter in students’ lives, I find that the school environment also shapes students’ ideas about success in ways that are independent of and additional to families.” In other words, students’ views of success tend to reflect the culture of their high school.

The environment at Marian Catholic promotes more than academic excellence. It fosters expectations reflective of the school’s Dominican heritage: personal responsibility, collaboration, a personal relationship with God, respect for all of creation, and a commitment to social justice. All of these enable Marian Catholic graduates to assume roles as responsible leaders and strong citizens, the true measure of success.

In each issue of Marian Matters, we celebrate the personal and professional moments of achievement of our alumni. This issue is no exception. In addition to the usual Alumni Notes, we’ve included highlights of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees who were recognized at the 2023 Veritas Gala and Auction for their consistent support of the school and its mission. We hope you enjoy all of the stories.

“IT WAS AT MARIAN WHERE I DEVELOPED MY SELF-ESTEEM THE MOST IN MY LIFE JOURNEY.”

JOCELYN DELK ADAMS ’99

By Julia Kapocius '16

Jocelyn Delk Adams '99 is the founder, author, national television personality, and brand ambassador behind the award winning cookbook “Grandbaby Cakes” and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com, in which she gives her family’s cherished generational recipes a modern spin while preserving the most important ingredient – tradition.

With the release of her second cookbook, “Everyday Grand: Soulful Recipes Celebrating Life’s Big and Small Moments,” a book tour, and a recent appearance on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” Jocelyn is continuing to take the culinary world by storm!

Over the years, Adams has built a legacy that still feels like a dream come true. “The inspiration behind the brand is my late grandmother, “Big Mama.”

I spent a lot of time with her in the kitchen as a child and didn’t discover my very own ‘baking gene’ until I was well into adulthood. The blog led to a cookbook, and since then I’ve worked with an army of incredible culinary brands, stars, companies, media outlets, and influencers.”

Adams’ first television food demonstration segment was on “Fox News Chicago.” After more than 20 segments on various Chicago news networks, she landed her first national television segment on “The Rachael Ray Show” promoting her first cookbook. Since then, she has worked with top networks including The Cooking Channel and Food Network, where she co-hosts “Stab That Cake.” Additionally, she’s had multiple appearances on “TODAY” and “Good Morning America,” as well as judging shows on The Disney Channel and Disney +. She also launched a series of signature cakes with one of the country’s leading culinary retailers – WilliamsSonoma. “Each opportunity prepared me for the next one,” said Adams.”

The idea for her new cookbook, “Everyday Grand,” was conceived during COVID-19. “We were spending so much time indoors. Unfortunately for some individuals, the pandemic caused the loss of life, jobs, homes, and more. I had to work extremely hard at practicing thankfulness and finding slivers of hope, even during a moment where gratitude felt like a foreign emotion. When I started to think about the book, I wanted to restore the feeling of joy, because at that time, it felt so distant. There was so much despair with the pandemic and social justice revolution. I remembered that joy is created within us, and I wanted my readers to celebrate life as it is – big and small moments. The book was developed to feed our souls, as each recipe is from the soul of my family and each mindfulness practice is from my heart.“

Marian was a special place for Adams where she found a lot of joy in the disciplined yet immersive environment. Teachers pushed her beyond her limits, and for that, she is grateful. “It was at Marian where I developed my self-esteem the most in my life journey. Mr. Martin, my advanced English teacher, pushed me more than anyone else. At the time, I wasn’t excited about it, but now, as the author of two books, I realize that he was preparing me for life dreams that hadn’t surfaced yet.”

Her words of wisdom for current students? “First, present your absolute authentic self. Being true to yourself leads to building a community, and trust me, authenticity is key! You can never run out of ‘steam’ when you focus on showcasing who you are – your interests, your ideas, your moments in life.

“Secondly, believe in yourself! Believe you belong even if the industry seems too full to host more culinary personalities. Plant your roots and watch them grow.

“Thirdly, do as much as you can to build a network of associates and friends. These relationships can become your family. The community is very welcoming! Find ways to work with established and emerging talent: ask to help on a photoshoot, participate in grocery shopping and prep, lend your ideas for written opportunities from Instagram captions to newsletters or blogs. You’ll also nurture your strengths during this process. Maybe you wanted to start as an ice cream blogger, but discovered you prefer food styling and prep over recipe writing and development. Behind-the-scenes career opportunities are just as fulfilling and robust as on-camera opportunities.”

“Finally, do not fall into comparison traps, as they may influence you to become discouraged by another person’s accomplishments. Find gratitude in the quiet moments and know that your time to shine will present itself if you stay consistent and committed!”

For Adam’s soulful recipes and more, visit https://grandbaby-cakes.com/. Published in March, “Everyday Grand” is available on Amazon.

NATE JACKSON ’12

By Allen Marazas '64

In December 2022, a Marian Catholic graduate reached the highest pinnacle among his peers worldwide. Nate Jackson, of the Class of 2012, won the United World Championship Cup at 92 kg at the World Championship Wrestling meet in Qatar, defeating his opponent from Iran. Jackson’s win helped propel Team USA to a Team World Championship as well.

In case you didn’t notice, this was the World Championship. Yes, that’s right, World Championship. And if you’re wondering what it takes to become a world class athlete, Nate will tell you it takes enormous talent and hard work as might be expected. But Nate has something else that sets him apart. He says, “I am the best in the world because I have the best support system in the world. It starts with my family. I am blessed to be in a house full of love and support. Win or lose, we celebrate our individual journeys to the fullest. This relieves me of the stress and anxiety associated with chasing down lofty goals. I live my life with no pressure, so each victory is icing on the cake.”

In addition to the support from his family, Nate has amassed an impressive list of milestones on his way to the World Championship. During his college career at Indiana University, he was a three time NCAA Qualifier in 2015, 2016, and 2017, earning All American honors in 2016 and 2017. For the past five years, Nate has been an assistant wrestling coach at Princeton University. And then, came the World Championship in Qatar.

According to USA Wrestling website writer Gary Abbott, “A huge win for the USA came at 92 kg as National Team member Nate Jackson wrestled with skill and passion in an 8-4 win over [his Iranian opponent]. Jackson scored on an early 4 pt. takedown to set the tone for the bout. When [Jackson’s opponent] tried a late comeback Jackson closed it out with a clutch takedown.”

Nate’s journey to his 2022 Championship had its challenging moments. Moments that Nate looks back on as opportunities for growth. “As a senior in high school, my wife (girlfriend at the time) and I became pregnant and eventually welcomed our son...in the summer after graduation. 2013 was a big year for our young family. We got married, left our roots in the South Suburbs of Chicago to raise our son as [we were] full time students at Indiana University and committed to finding success in spite of the narrative that surrounds teenage pregnancy and parenting. We went on to raise three children [while] in college. In 2017, following my college career where I was a two-time All-American athlete on the wrestling team, I secured a college coaching job at Princeton University. Today I am on the US National Team and still coach at Princeton. My wife is a New York fashion model and Mrs. Rhode Island, all while she helps me raise our four kids (Nathan 10, Carter-Ray 8, Zoe-Ray 6, and Kynlee-Reigh 5) and crushes real estate.”

As for his future...Nate is determined to connect with his roots in Africa with his family. “I will kick-start our continental visit February 26, as I journey to Egypt on my first trip ever to Africa. We plan on visiting Nigeria as a family this year after our DNA test revealed that we share the majority of our family lineage from that country.”

Among his favorite memories of Marian Catholic, Nate remembers the people. He says, “Definitely the people. The memories I have with my big sister and my friend Vernon are everything! Dan Jordan was my wrestling coach. He was the first coach I had outside

my father that did the work to hold me accountable in my training and my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without his guidance.”

In spite of all the success and accolades he has accumulated, Nate sees himself as rather uncomplicated. “I am a family man. That’s it! The rest is just icing on the cake. I hope to make the people in my household feel whole, so that when they leave and experience their walks with other people they can be beacons of light.”

“I AM A FAMILY MAN. THAT’S IT! THE REST IS JUST ICING ON THE CAKE.”

JAMES THOMPSON ’78 & TODD BRUNI ’78

By Allen Marazas '64

How far would you travel to visit a classmate 35 years after graduation? Across town? To another state? To the East or West Coast? “Sure,” you’d say. And many Marian Catholic graduates have done just that, maintaining friendships forged years ago in the halls of Marian Catholic.

But what about more than 7,000 miles, not only on a different continent, but a different hemisphere? Well, one Marian Catholic graduate does just that. Meet Jim Johnson '78 and his teammate and fellow alumnus Dr. Todd Bruni '78 who lives and practices dentistry in Qatar.

After keeping in touch through college, Dr. Bruni moved to and established a practice in Qatar, more than 7,000 miles from Chicago Heights. Determined not to let their friendship die, Thompson and Bruni remained committed to preserving their long term relationship. Jim said, “We kept in touch all through college days, Todd at Notre Dame and myself a Western Illinois graduate, which led me to my initial career as a Deputy Sheriff for Los Angeles County. And then I started visiting Todd for the past 20 years and attending the World Cup of Thoroughbred Horse Racing in nearby Dubai.”

While visiting with Todd and his family this past December, Jim and Todd attended several matches in the World Cup Soccer Championships being held in Qatar.

Jim also keeps in touch with several classmates who are much closer than Qatar. The group occasionally gets together and shares memories of their years at Marian Catholic. “Todd and I used to raise the American flag every morning during our senior year. The Saturday daytime football games at Sarff Field, and the Foghat concert in the gym highlight just a few of my memories along with receiving a detention [for a dress code hair violation] from Dean Goldrick who I later had a beer with during a Blackhawks game and reminisced with him. He played his role as Dean professionally and admirably.”

Jim recalls other faculty who were important to him during his time at Marian Catholic. “Coach [Dave] Mattio and Coach [Bob] Bergstrom had a big impact on my attending Marian in the first place, but the newspaper mentor [Sister Mary Annette] whose name I no longer remember and in fact all the Dominican Sisters (Sister Margaret Ann among others) left a lasting impression on me to exceed expectations and to go above and beyond in everything I do.”

Jim explains his devotion to his friends and Marian Catholic this way. He says, “Dr. Bruni is a great friend and someone I value very much in my life and someone who has been very good to Marian Catholic; and his family (brother Marc) has sent several sons and a daughter to Marian Catholic through the years.” Jim, himself, has returned to Marian numerous times to participate in Career Day, a rewarding journey close to home.

“TODD AND I USED TO RAISE THE AMERICAN FLAG EVERY MORNING DURING OUR SENIOR YEAR.”

I thought – what just happened out there!?” Mr. Bimm always instilled in band members that hard work and persistence pays off. Mary realizes now how focused and invested he was in his students’ growth, and how lucky Marian Catholic has been to have him.

you read a specific author and can tell it’s their work. It can take a little while to discover it, but you just have to keep writing until you recognize it on the page.”

MARY BAADER KALEY ’87

Fast forwarding to the present, Mary comes from a corporate career background. She took some years off to care for her special needs child, but has since rejoined the corporate world as well as beginning a real estate career. She is no stranger to hard work. Balancing her career, her special needs son, and her book, reminded her a lot of the rigorous high school curriculum at Marian Catholic, where students often need to balance school, extracurricular activities, and oftentimes work. Marian Catholic aims everyday to prepare students for the pace of college life and beyond, something that Mary encountered head on.

By Julia Kapocius '16

Mary Baader Kaley '87 comes from a family of writers and remembers watching her mother working on articles for the local newspaper. She attributes growing up in that environment to her dreams of writing her own novel. Her recently published work of fiction, “Burrowed,” is proof dreams do come true.

During her time at Marian Catholic, Mary was a member of the band. She admits she was not the best clarinet player, going as far to say that she wanted to quit right from the start. But, the upperclassmen in the band really mentored her and helped her to find her footing. She ended up staying in the band for all four years and was glad she did because “it only got better from there.” As any member of the band will tell you, having Mr. Bimm as a band director will definitely have a lifelong impact. Mary recounted that “Beyond teaching us the mechanics and beauty that lives in music, he taught us about dedicating ourselves to a larger work.” A lesson that she has carried with her into her adult life. Reminiscing on her marching days brought back memories of how emotional being in the band can be. “I remember days when we played something during a marching band show/competition better than we ever did in practice, and fighting the urge to cry until we were walking off the field. And at that point, I recall being surprised seeing that I wasn’t the only one caught up in tears.

Establishing herself as an author was not as straightforward as one may think. After taking time off to care for her differentlyabled son, Mary was determined to find a creative outlet. She joined online writing groups and began writing short stories and flashing fiction, eventually working on a children’s book. Mary found a group of writer friends that helped her hone her craft and build her writing style, along with her sister who was an English major in college. She jokes that her sister is the one who should be the writer because of how talented she is. Writing runs in the family! Even though Mary could not go back and get a creative writing degree, she was able to read trade books and anything else that might help her develop her skills to be the best writer she could be.

Mary’s advice to anyone who is passionate about writing is “to find your own voice; don’t try to mimic some currently trending writer. Your voice encapsulates what you feel and think, your values, and how you put ideas together to make sense of the world. It’s a quiet personality that comes out no matter what character you’re writing about; it’s the thing that you notice when

“Burrowed” is heavily based on Mary’s own life experiences. Both of her parents were high school teachers, and in the book the main character is obsessed with becoming a teacher. “Burrowed” explores how differently-abled people are treated based on their disability. Mary’s son was born with a brain malformation in 2007, and didn’t speak until he was four. He has been diagnosed with autism and has trouble communicating back-and-forth in any type of conversation. But, if you know him well enough, he gets his point across to anyone listening closely. He makes Mary laugh every day, so to give characters with disabilities a voice means a lot to her and her family. She always wondered what would happen in a world where everyone was disabled, so she created one. For example, would someone be seen first for their disability, or primarily for their strengths? Her son is an amazing individual who is much more than his disability.

Mary’s book is powerful and will hopefully start an open conversation about disability among readers. The Marian Catholic community is lucky to have alumni who are out in the world having these conversations and changing worldviews for the better. “Burrowed” is available for purchase on Amazon.

“YOUR VOICE ENCAPSULATES WHAT YOU FEEL AND THINK, YOUR VALUES, AND HOW YOU PUT IDEAS TOGETHER TO MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD.”

ALUMNI NOTES

1986 2000

Dean Mead recently announced the hiring of Donald Anderson '86 as Chief Operating Officer. The Florida based law firm has six offices with 59 attorneys and four government affairs professionals that serve the community in a wide range of legal representation. Anderson will now take over the primary responsibility for administrative management and operation of the firm.

The Saint John (Indiana) Neighbors magazine recently featured Theodore Karagias '00 and his family. Karagias received his Bachelors of Arts in History and Secondary Education from Northern Illinois University. He continued his education at the University of Illinois where he obtained his Masters Degree in Education in Human Resource Development/Organizational Design. He is set to complete his doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California with plans to defend his dissertation in December 2023.

Karagias’ distinguished career in the United States Air Force included deployments to Afghanistan (Executive Officer for the Expeditionary Mission Support Group) and Qatar (Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer In Charge). He is currently the Associate Director of Continuous Improvement at Abbvie in Vernon Hills, Ill.

2000 2001 2006 2007

Dr. Elisha Peterson, MD MEd FAAP FASA '00 is a triple board certified pediatric anesthesiologist and Harvard trained pain medicine physician. She serves those who live with acute and chronic pain in both the inpatient and outpatient setting and started the TikTok channel @painfreedocs to educate the public about pain.

Dr. Peterson has been honored as Northern Virginia’s Top Doc since 2020. Her passion as a medical educator has motivated her to speak on national stages on the importance of improving the quality of care for people of color in the United States.

Dr. Peterson received grant funding from the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia to develop a pipeline program in partnership with Howard University to increase diversity in medicine. She is host of the podcast Sevo Sistas, intended to increase diversity within the field of anesthesiology and support women of color actively in the field. She lives in Washington DC with her husband and three children. To connect with Dr. Peterson follow her on Twitter @epetersonMD.

Nnenna Odim '01 graduated with her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Texas at Austin in May 2022.

Explore St. Louis welcomed Barry Draper '06 to the staff in January 2023. He joined the destination marketing program as the Director of Partnership, which encompasses partnership sales, events, and development activities. Explore St. Louis also operates the America’s Center Convention Complex. Draper was previously with the DuPage County Conventions and Visitors Bureau.

Elizabeth Znavor '07 has been living and working in Brussels, Belgium since 2013. She currently serves as the Science Communications & Advocacy Manager for EUFOREA (European Forum for Research and Education in Allergy & Airway Disease). Znavor was featured in January 2023 in an interview about the research EUFOREA is conducting on how to help patients with Allergic Rhinitis (hay fever) find trustworthy information online so they are diagnosed earlier and receive relief for their symptoms.

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Women’s Basketball Reunion a Slam Dunk!

Members of the 2001-2002 Women’s Basketball Team returned to Marian Catholic for a 21st Anniversary Reunion to commemorate their regional and sectional titles. Many of the former players brought their families with them to see the current varsity team beat Andrean in a stunning 39-35 win!

After the game, players and their families attended a reception in the Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center catered by Twisted Q BBQ. Players walked through the halls with their children to show them the pictures, trophies, and MVP awards from their memorable season. It was wonderful to have the team back in the building, reconnecting, and supporting the varsity girls.

Coach Dan Murray especially appreciated having the team cheer on the new generation of players. And the former players loved getting to catch up with Coach Murray, Coach Kevin Kelly '80, and Assistant Coach Neil Harrington. Coach Shannon Reidy '90 was able to call in from Boston and talk to the team as well!

We hope to see more of them in the future!

Michael Berens '08 and Angela Guerino '08 were married on May 13, 2022. The couple resides in Chicago.

Amanda Tiberi '10 married Trevor Morgan on November 18, 2022 at St. Isidore Church in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Members of the wedding party included Marian Catholic alumni Aimee Tiberi '14 , David Tiberi '12 , Nicole Fedinets '10, Dan Eckel '10, Mia (Carta '09) Janik, and Kristina Flens '11. Amanda owns her own design business, XO Art & Design (xoartanddesign.com).

Trevor is lead associate of pricing at Booz Allen Hamilton. They currently reside in Homer Glen, Ill.

Hannah Krydynski '10 completed her third Ironman Race in November in Cozumel. The triathlon challenges participants with a 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride, and a 26.2 mile run.

Jay Hochstetler '11, a fourth generation horseman, is currently Assistant Trainer and Publicity Manager at Hochstetler Racing. Hochstetler’s professional dream was realized when his horse, Ponda Warrior made it to the Breeder’s Crown harness racing finals last October. He is also a freelance writer having had his work featured in Midwest Harness Report, The Red Mile, and the Hambletonian Society. Hochstetler, who played baseball and volleyball at Marian Catholic, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in equine management and a minor in agricultural economics.

Jenna Santacaterina '12 married PJ Mason on October 15, 2022 at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Calumet City, Ill. Those in attendance included Jenna’s brothers Steven Santacaterina '04 and Joseph Santacaterina '13, as well as Andrea Grossi '03, Mathew Becker '04 , Amanda (Tiberi '10) Morgan, Jaclyn Clarke '12 , David Tiberi '12 , Connor Johnson '12 , Andrew Quinlan '12 , Jarrett Long '12 , Aaron Dunajeski '12 , Aimee Tiberi '14, Allie Arvia '14, Melissa (Molitsky '17) Soldan, and Kyle Lavin '20. Mr. and Mrs. Bimm were also present along with many Marian band alumni parents. Jenna is a school psychologist, and PJ is a police officer. They reside in Crown Point, Ind.

Fauvé Liggans-Hubbard '13 graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. She was a Chatteris Teaching Fellow in Hong Kong and a Fulbright Teaching Assistant in South Korea. Liggans-Hubbard currently works as an AmeriCorps member in St. Louis, and has been named a 2023 Rangel International Fellow (a U.S. Department of State program that attracts and prepares young people for international service careers). The Rangel Fellowship supports outstanding seniors and college graduates through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring and professional development activities, with the aim of promoting greater diversity and excellence in the Foreign Service. Fellows who successfully complete the program receive appointments as foreign service officers for a period of five years.

Class reunions

Jordan Davis '13 married Ryan Esposito on July 30, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Crown Point, Ind. Several other Marian Catholic graduates were members of the wedding party including Luke Davis '16, Zac Davis '19, Ben Davis '21, Nicole Stevenson '13, Marissa (Brink '13) Crescenti, and Megan (Melby '13) Pawlak. Jordan and Ryan reside in Saint John, Ind. with their dog, Oliver.

Melissa Molitsky '17 and Michael Soldan were married on October 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Crown Point, Ind. Graduates of Valparaiso University, both Melissa and Mike work at Morrison Container Handling Solutions in Glenwood, Ill. The couple lives in Crown Point with their two adopted golden retrievers.

Members of the classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003, 2013, and 2018, it’s reunion time! If you are interested in joining the planning committee for your event, let us know!

If you haven’t already, please sign up on Spartan Connect at alumni.marianchs.com. For additional information contact Julia Kapocius '16, Alumni Engagement and Events Coordinator at jkapocius@marianchs.com/708-996-4622.

Joi Brown '18 graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fisk University in May 2022. She also had the opportunity to complete an internship at one of the top law firms in the world.

Jenna Vondrak '18 and Michael Gallardo, welcomed the birth of their twin girls, Jolene and June, on December 15, 2022. They have one older daughter, Aubrey, who is two years old. Both Jenna and Michael serve in the U.S. Army, living in New Mexico.

Camberyn Kelley '18 graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in journalism and Spanish. Kelley was involved in many campus organizations, including being the first Black news director at Illinois State’s radio station WZND Fuzed Radio. Camberyn also served as a reporter at NPR station WGLT, the Vidette, and worked on her television broadcast skills at TV-10 News where she was a reporter, host, anchor and producer. Camberyn is currently a multimedia journalist and producer at NBC15 in Madison, WI. She’s also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Former Marian Catholic Baseball Coach Pat Higgins was inducted into the Lewis University Academy of Coaches Hall of Fame in January. He passes along this note to all our alumni athletes:

“A huge ‘Thank You’ to all the players who helped me be inducted into the Lewis University Academy of Coaches Hall of Fame. So many memories coincide with our time together when you were student athletes! Thanks again, Pat Higgins”

Marian Catholic welcomed back more than 50 graduates from the classes of 2021 and 2022 for College Day 2023 on January 6. Home from Christmas break, they spoke with current students about the application process, college life, and living on their own for the first time. The young alumni were from schools all over the country with different majors and extracurricular involvement. Groups of alumni visited Emmaus classes where students had the opportunity to ask questions about life after high school. Many of the alumni also took advantage of the opportunity to catch up with former teachers. Thank you for sharing your stories. We hope you’ll come back to visit soon!

VERITAS VII HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS

DOMINICAN SISTERS OF SPRINGFIELD

150TH ANNIVERSARY

One hundred fifty years ago, in 1873, six Dominican Sisters left their home in St. Catherine, Kentucky, in response to an urgent request from the Diocese of Springfield. Their destination was Jacksonville, Illinois, an Irish settlement of immigrants, miners, and day laborers in desperate need of educators. Little did these Sisters know they would be founding a whole new congregation.

Over time, more Dominican Sisters would join them, necessitating a relocation to Springfield and the construction of the Sacred Heart Convent. A steady stream of women joined the ranks of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield striving to be vibrant preachers of the Word.

The Dominican Sisters of Springfield have operated hospitals, ministered within the prison system, worked with immigrants and Native Americans, and cared for the elderly and dependent children. They have served as canon lawyers, educators, healthcare professionals, social workers, campus ministers, and program directors. In their search for justice and peace, they have embraced insertion, collaboration, and social responsibility. They established a mission in Peru, from which Peruvian members of the congregation continue to minister, and Jubilee Farm in Springfield, which has flourished as a center for ecology and spirituality.

The assignment of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield has always been based on needs of the time. In 1955, in response to a call from Cardinal Stritch of Chicago and with the support of Monsignor Walter Croarkin of St. Agnes Church, the Sisters accepted the staffing and financial responsibility for a new high school in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Once again, they were called to educate a community of Catholics in need; and they followed the Spirit willingly.

Marian Catholic opened in September 1958. Although originally intended to be an all-girls school, Marian Catholic became the first coeducational high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Rooted

in the Dominican Pillars of prayer, study, community, and preaching, the school has always sought to educate students who strive for excellence but also understand the importance of Christian service.

Throughout the Marian Catholic’s 64 year history, hundreds of Dominican Sisters have served as teachers and administrators. Past principals and presidents include: Sister Mary Mannes Kern OP; Sister Mary Antonette Feldhake OP; Sister Mary Alberta Lawless OP; Sister Judith Anne Haase OP; Sister Mary Paul McCaughey OP '67; Sister Mary Joan Sorge OP; Sister Kathleen Anne Tait OP; and Sister Judine Hilbing OP '67.

The school owes a debt of gratitude to these individuals and all the Dominican Sisters who worked or volunteered at Marian Catholic. For that reason, the school would like to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield and thank them for making Marian Catholic part of their legacy.

ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

JOHN BENISH, JR. ’84

John Benish, Jr. was the third of five Benish children to graduate from Marian Catholic; and he credits his parents, Ellen and John Sr., with his desire to give back, his appreciation for Catholic education, and his ultimate success.

John admits that Marian Catholic was not his first choice, but he quickly learned that the Sisters were not as scary as he first feared and that the academics, though challenging, gave him and his classmates a sense of pride. He valued the Chicago Heights toughness of the school and the dedication of its teachers and staff, especially Sister John Joseph OP who kept him from flunking out, as well as Sister Mary Paul McCaughey OP '67, Dave Mattio '66, and Bob Bergstrom. John played football all four years, and Coaches Mattio and Bergstrom were a major influence on his development as a young man.

John graduated from Marian Catholic in 1984 and has remained lifelong friends with many of his classmates and teammates. John says his friends, including fellow honoree Tim Fallon '84, are amazing examples of what a strong Catholic education can produce and he could not ask for a better group of individuals. John also thanks Carol Burke Swanson '81 and Mike Bruni '86 for keeping him engaged with the school.

Following Marian Catholic, John went on to earn degrees from Purdue University and St. Xavier University in advertising and management, respectively. He worked his way up the ladder at his family’s business, Cook-Illinois Corporation, where he currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer. Cook-Illinois Corporation is the largest family owned and operated school bus contractor in the U.S. and the sixth largest school bus contractor in the U.S. overall. They operate over 2,300 school buses daily and are a leader in alternative fuels.

An astute business professional and advocate for safety, John has held several industry roles, including serving as President of the National School Transportation Association from 2020 to 2021. John has testified before Congress; and – fun fact –he was a motorcade driver for President Ronald Reagan. Marian Catholic isn’t the only school to benefit from John’s expertise and generosity. He also serves on the Purdue University President’s Council and the St. Xavier University Board of Trustees.

John thanks his wife Christie for her tireless support and for giving him the greatest gift, their four beautiful children: McKenzie, Georgia, Jack, and Lucy Bleu. Continuing the Benish family’s legacy of philanthropy, John and Christie have demonstrated their commitment to the Catholic faith, to Catholic education, and to Marian Catholic time and time again. Anything the school needs, personally or professionally, John and Christie are there; and we cannot thank them enough.

For the example he has provided as a professional, community member, father, and son, Marian Catholic is proud to recognize John Benish, Jr. '84 as a 2023 Alumnus of the Year.

ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

TIM FALLON ’84

As one of four boys, Tim Fallon '84 acknowledges the sacrifices his parents, Raymond and Virginia, made in order to send him and his brothers to Catholic school. They understood the importance of education, which they passed on to Tim and the rest of the family.

While at Marian Catholic, Tim played football with fellow honoree John Benish '84. Like John, he credits coaches, like Dave Mattio '66, Bob Bergstrom, and Ron Guagenti, for teaching him teamwork and persistence. He also credits the Marian Catholic Sisters and his teachers for putting up with him and teaching him the importance of community, faith, and the power of knowledge. A member of the 1984 Turnabout Court, Tim was active on campus. He even once rode a donkey while playing basketball during a school assembly. Through it all, Tim built a lifelong community of fellow Spartans, remaining friends with many of his classmates to this day.

After graduating from Marian Catholic in 1984, Tim went on to Marquette University, where he earned a degree in business administration. He started his career at SEI Capital Resources before joining the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church. Tim oversaw much of the Church’s multi-billion dollar, socially-conscious investment program. In 1996, Tim joined Marquette Associates, where he is now a partner and owner.

Marquette Associates is the 19th largest investment consulting firm in the U.S. Tim acted as the firm’s director of client relations and managed several practice areas, including corporate, healthcare, religious, and endowments, foundations, and nonprofits, before stepping back from day-to-day operations in 2022. Tim worked closely with organizations serving society, including the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, to ensure their financial goals were met and they could expand their good works. Tim is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) and obtained the title of Certified

Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) from IMCA’s program at the Wharton School of Business.

Tim owes much of his success to his wife Trish, who has been his constant support and with whom he shares four wonderful children: Kalie, Molly, Drew, and Ellie. Together, Tim and Trish are involved parents and community members. Tim serves as a board member to the Illinois Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago. The latter is the nation’s largest healthcare nonprofit organization, providing education, services, and advocacy for over 1.5 million individuals with disabilities.

We at Marian Catholic have been blessed by Tim and Trish’s involvement and generosity. They demonstrate the meaning of “pay it forward,” and Tim has shared that he sees Marian Catholic as a continued beacon of hope for young people in the South Suburbs.

For what he has been able to achieve not only professionally but also personally, Marian Catholic is excited to recognize Tim Fallon '84 as a 2023 Alumnus of the Year.

FINE ARTS ACHIEVEMENT RAY CORTOPASSI ’85

Ray Cortopassi is truly “Chicago’s Very Own.” Ray grew up in Dolton and attended St. Jude the Apostle in South Holland. His parents, Ted and Marlene, taught him the meaning of faith, family, sacrifice, and hard work. Ted was a foreman at U.S. Steel’s “South Works” plant, and Marlene was a piano teacher. Ray fondly remembers watching Ray Rayner and Bozo’s Circus with his brothers Michael and Scott growing up.

Ray’s parents were determined to give him a Catholic education, and he decided to attend Marian Catholic because his Aunt Ginny was an alumna. It meant rising before the sun and long bus ride, but Ray’s teachers, coaches, and classmates made everything worth it. At Marian Catholic, Ray learned hard work and perseverance. He also found a sense of belonging and identity. Ray was a member

of the Spartan tennis team with Coach Perkovich. He credits Marian’s strong emphasis on writing, as well as teachers like Mrs. Gusick, Mr. Wooddell, and Mr. Crean, for igniting his creativity and setting him on a path to future success.

After graduating from Marian Catholic in 1985, Ray attended Thornton Community College, where he developed an interest in broadcast. He then went on to Columbia College Chicago to earn a degree in journalism. Ray worked for what is now the Daily Southtown while in college and started his career as a reporter for the City News Bureau in Chicago.

Ray made it on air when he joined a television station in Traverse City, Michigan. He then moved to Las Vegas, followed by Indianapolis. In 2009, Ray joined the FOX59 news team in Indianapolis where he anchored the #1 rated morning newscast and 4 p.m. news. In September 2020, Ray came home to Chicago. He is currently the co-anchor of the WGN Evening News, WGN News at Nine, and WGN News at Ten. For Ray, it’s the culmination of a lifelong ambition to anchor the news in his hometown.

Over his career, Ray has received numerous recognitions, including multiple Emmy and Associated Press awards. However, his greatest accomplishment is his family. Ray and his wife Leslie have been married for 29 years. Her support has carried him from city to city and job to job. Together they are the parents of four amazing children: Ryan, Andrew, Tess, and Christopher.

When Ray is not working, he is usually bouncing between his kids’ activities. He also has done great work in the community, most notably with the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Little Sisters of the Poor. He even co-founded and directed a community theatre while in Indianapolis. Ray enjoys acting, music, and getting in a tennis game whenever he can.

Marian Catholic has been blessed to have Ray be part of our Veritas celebration the past two years, first by video and then in-person as last year’s emcee. We are now honored to recognize him with the 2023 Fine Arts Achievement Award for both his career in the arts and the example he has set for our students.

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR CASEY TAYLOR BUFFORD ’05

Casey Taylor Bufford '05 is Marian Catholic’s only three-time state champion, taking home the IHSA state championship in the triple jump in 2003, 2004, and 2005. She was also a three-time IHSA state qualifier in the long jump and relay. However, track and field was not her only sport. Casey played volleyball her freshman and sophomore year before becoming a star member of the women’s basketball team. Casey was a starter in 2004 when they earned fourth in the IHSA Class AA Women’s Basketball state semifinals and was the leading scorer and rebounder on the 2005 team. She was The Times Illinois Female Athlete of the Year in both 2004 and 2005 and Chicago Sun-Times Female Athlete of the Year Runner-Up in 2005.

After graduating from Marian Catholic in 2005, Casey earned a track and field scholarship to the University of Michigan. As a Wolverine, Casey was team captain and a Big 10 champ, winning Big Ten team times in 2006 and 2007, and individual titles in the outdoor triple jump in 2008 and the indoor triple jump in 2009. To this day, she still holds the outdoor record at Michigan. Casey also ran on the 400-meter relay team and long jumped and placed in the Big Ten Champion Meet in the long jump, 400-meter relay, 100-meter, and 200-meter sprints. She was a NCAA Nationals qualifier several times and, in 2009, received All-American honors in the triple jump.

In January 2016, Casey was inducted into the University of Michigan’s Track and Field Hall of Fame. In recognition of her skills and attitude both on and off the field, the University established the Casey Taylor Leadership Award. Casey graduated from Michigan with a degree in sports management and has since earned advanced degrees in sports leadership from Northeastern University and a master of business administration from Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business.

Casey held several roles in college athletics at Harvard University and the University of Michigan. Casey also taught

sports management courses at George Mason University. She then pivoted to marketing and strategy roles at Procter & Gamble, followed by Discover. She recently joined a sports technology company, StatusPRO, where she leads marketing for the first ever NFL-licensed virtual reality game, NFL PRO ERA. Casey and her husband Branden have two beautiful children: her daughter Taylor and her son Jabari.

Casey contributes her success to her #1 fan, her mother Dr. Andrea Evans, who set a strong example as a working mother earning her own Ph.D. She never missed an event and was at Casey’s side throughout high school, college, and beyond. Casey also thanks her stepfather Dr. Dwayne Evans, Sr., her siblings, Jasmine, Janice, Lee, and Dwayne Jr., her extended family, and her high school teammates and coaches.

Casey’s coaches and teammates made her high school experience memorable. Her varsity coaches, including Don McKillip and LaVon Burkes (track) and Shannon Reidy and Kevin Kelly (basketball) were committed to her improvement and taught her how to lead a team. Casey learned discipline, sacrifice, and dedication while at Marian Catholic – traits which she carries with her to this day.

Casey Taylor Bufford '05 is most certainly a model student-athlete for the young men and women of Marian Catholic, and the school is proud to recognize her as the 2023 Athlete of the Year.

SPIRIT OF MARIAN

ANN WALLER, POSTHUMOUSLY

Anastasia “Ann” Waller was born in 1937 to Dr. John and Anastasia Lohmann. She grew up in Pipestone, Minnesota, the oldest of nine children. Ann attended the College of St. Catherine and graduated with a degree in education. In 1961, while attending a friend’s wedding in Dixon, Illinois, Ann met her future husband Lyndon “Stretch” Waller. They were married for 44 years before his passing in 2006.

When Ann joined Marian Catholic in 1970, she was only supposed to fill in

for three weeks. She ended up staying for over 40 years! She taught home economics and later assumed the role of dean. As the Dean of Women, Ann helped decades of students navigate the challenges of young adulthood. Her mission was to teach young women life skills and to coach parents through the teenage years; and she did just that, with gentle wisdom and a little spunk. Deans rarely engender positive feelings amongst students, but Ann did and still does. Many alumni credit her with turning their lives around. As one student stated, “I can never really repay what [Mrs. Waller] did for me. She taught me what Marian is all about.”

In addition to the students, Ann was well-respected by her fellow educators at Marian Catholic. She was always willing to go the extra mile and set an example for other staff. Her kindness and her energy were contagious.

Marian Catholic was more than a workplace for Ann. It was her home. Living only a couple blocks away, Ann and Stretch were a staple at practices, athletic competitions, and fine arts performances. Their children even bought them a golf cart, nicknamed the Stretchmobile, to get around campus. Ann and Stretch were pillars in the school community. In 2004, Stretch was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. All four of their children graduated from Marian Catholic. Martha (Bowen) '81 was in the band, and Sarah (Traxler) '82 was involved in student council and National Honor Society. John '85 and Jim '87 played football and basketball.

In retirement, Ann returned to Minnesota. She enjoyed being a grandmother and great grandmother. Ann’s friends, family, and students knew her by a variety of names –Anastasia, Stash, Mrs. Waller, Mom, Grandma Stash, and GG – but all knew her for her loving spirit. She was an excellent cook, famous for her caramel rolls and sour cream cookies, but more importantly she was a caring teacher, wife, and mother who was always willing to offer sound advice or make you smile.

Ann passed away in May 2022 at the age of 85. She blazed a trail that will be difficult to follow. Marian Catholic is privileged to be able to recognize Ann Waller, posthumously, with the 2023 Spirit of Marian Award.

EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

Compiled by Ariel Anderson '13

Generation Green has worked on several larger projects this year, including propagating clippings from the Living Wall in Main Hall. As the clippings grow, members replant them and ensure they have adequate light and water. Students and staff are then able to purchase the plants to help make Marian Catholic an even greener space. Care sheets, created by Generation Green members, help the new owners nurture their plants. Proceeds are used to replace open spaces on the wall, which continues to thrive. Generation Green is also focused on revitalizing the courtyard between Second and Fourth Halls. A large improvement the students have been working on is removing invasive weeds and caring for a new sugar maple tree. The group also visited Sand Ridge Nature Center to learn about the local environment and spend time in nature.

Marian Catholic students and staff celebrated Respect Life Month with a recorded prayer service from the Diocese of Gary sponsored by Franciscan Health. The theme was “Called to Serve Moms in Need.” Bishop McClory urged participants to love both moms and their children through acts of love.

Students attending Men’s Kairos 213 and Women’s Kairos 214 experienced an encounter filled with prayer, love, and a chance to get closer to God.

All Saints’ Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to remembering all those who have attained heaven – the saints of the Church – in a special way. This year, Marian Catholic was blessed to share the school’s All Saints Mass with a number of Dominican Sisters from Springfield.

were celebrated for achieving a

68 students 4.0 or higher grade point average for two consecutive semesters at the Fall Academic Awards Breakfast.

Day of the Dead

(Dia De Los Muertos), celebrated November 1-2, reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (offerings) to honor family members who have passed. Marian Catholic’s LatinX Student Coalition created a beautiful ofrenda near the main office and invited students and staff to bring a photo or prayer card of departed loved ones to place on the ofrenda to be remembered in prayer.

The Legacy of a Helping Hand

By Cecily Fultz

Lauren Richardson '24 has “always been about community.” Her commitment to help those less fortunate began in fourth grade after a visit to downtown Chicago at Christmas where she and a friend couldn’t help but feel compassion for the homeless they noticed on the streets. As Lauren explains it, she and her friend saw the individuals they met as more than just being homeless. They recognized each of them had a story and that the people they met weren’t necessarily homeless by choice. They knew many of them had no choice. Together, Lauren and her friend launched an idea to one day open a homeless shelter funded with the proceeds of a lemonade stand. Each of the rooms in the shelter would feature a different theme, chosen by its resident who would be supported in a loving environment. Ultimately, Lauren and her friend realized it would take much more than a lemonade stand to fund their dream.

Inspired by Lauren’s earliest experiences, the group was initially focused on homelessness. But Lauren wanted to make sure Helping Hands was an interactive club so she asked members what activities they wanted to be involved in. The ideas for community outreach were endless including nursing homes, churches, and animal shelters. During the first semester, members of Helping Hands conducted a coat drive in conjunction with Aspen Dental, visited Lawrence Manor Nursing Home (Matteson), and helped pack boxes at Emmaus Community (Olympia Fields) for families in need at Christmas. Future missions include serving at Restoration Ministries’ food pantry as well as tutoring in their after-school program and taking part in Marian Catholic’s Day of Service during 4Marian.

For Lauren, Helping Hands is much more than a club. “It’s fun. We’re a team,” she says. “Once a platform was established, so many amazing people came forward who share the same passion for service.” As of now, Lauren plans to attend Spelman College to study Psychology and eventually work in mental health. She still dreams of starting her own not-for-profit someday. Asked about the future of Helping Hands once she graduates, Lauren stated, “I have faith in them. I have faith in the club.”

In October, the Sophomore Retreat enabled students to get to know their classmates better and learn about the gifts God has given all of us. A special guest speaker, Elesha West '12, talked with the students about the gifts that she was blessed with, as well as her time as a student at Marian Catholic and how it prepared her for her life today.

Now a junior at Marian Catholic, Lauren is as passionate about helping others as she was when she was nine. “I don’t like to see someone struggling for basic necessities.” Wanting to share that passion with the Marian Catholic Community, she approached Mrs. Linda Hansen, Vice President for Ministry and Mission about forming a service oriented student group. “I didn’t want it to be just another club at school,” said Lauren. “I wanted a long-term, on-going club to help people. I wanted Marian Catholic to be trademarked as a school that helps people.” The concept was well received by administration, faculty, and students. Ultimately, Lauren’s goal became reality with the founding of Helping Hands

Marian Catholic welcomed several Dominican Sisters from Springfield to campus for Sisters Day on November 3 and again on January 30. The Sisters visited all Theology classes where they talked about their lives and held Q&As with students. Sisters Day was started after last year’s Dominican Preachers sat in on a listening session with the Pope and decided they wanted to experience the Sisters’ presence more in the building. Thank you to all who participated and a special thank you to Sister Jean Patrice for coordinating both days!

December’s Spirit Night participants enjoyed making gingerbread houses before a spaghetti and meatball dinner with a side of syrup inspired by the movie, Elf! After dinner, it was off to the Drury Lane Theater in Oak Brook, IL, where they took in Elf, The Musical.

Marian Catholic students participated in Neuqua Valley High School’s Science Olympiad 2023 Regional Invitational Winners included: 2nd place to Allison Melvin '23 and Paul Arquilla '23 for “It’s About Time; 3rd place to Trinity Cowles '25 and Josh Mogbo '23 for “Dynamic Planet;” 3rd place to Aiden Vazquez '26 and Jeirmyl Liddell '25 in Detector Building; 4th place to Vazquez, Mogbo and Francesca Bernarte '24 in Codebusters; and 4th place to Bernarte in the Scrambler Build.

In December, the entire student body came together for Marian Catholic’s 64th Annual Christmas Drive to bring Christmas to 32 adopted families of Respond Now! The Annual Christmas Drive provides each family with more than 100 food, toiletry, household items, and gifts for their children. A special thank you to Fox 32 Chicago and the Archdiocese of Chicago for coming out to cover the amazing event. Scan the QR code above to check out the Fox News story!

Several students from the Marian Catholic News team went to the Chicago Boat Show, where they were able to film and interview attendees.

To celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit, students participated in fun activities including learning how to make dumplings, eating Chinese food, and hearing about traditions of Chinese culture from Ren Li, President of Cornerstone Education.

Students were in the holiday spirit on Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!

Junior Justyn Hart spent a weekend in Arizona for a baseball invite through Major League Baseball for future prospects. “The opportunity to be a part of the Dream Series selection is humbling, and I am extremely thankful! It allowed me the platform to display my talents and hard work while also highlighting top players from all over the country,” said Justyn.

Several Spartans, along with students from Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor, Ill., took a combined field trip to Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on February 24 for the 45th annual African American Heritage Prayer Service with Bishop Joseph Perry of Vicariate VI presiding.

Love was in the air on Valentine’s Day at Marian Catholic! The Student Council held a flower gram sale where students could purchase flowers to be delivered to those they love and care about.

Marian Catholic’s Black Student Union, Latinx Student Coalition, Safe Place, and Art Club co-sponsored a Martin Luther King Jr. Activities Forum. Students were able to share their thoughts about Dr. King and participate in activities that highlighted his civil and human rights advocacy in order to, in the words of his daughter, the Rev. Bernice King, move us from “the quotable King to the livable King.”

This year’s Junior Class Retreat focused on different experiences of prayer. Our hope is that students walked away with a diverse perspective of prayer and the ability to deepen their prayer lives.

Marian Catholic welcomed Bishop Kevin Birmingham for a Catholic Schools Week Mass, where faculty, staff, and students reflected on the memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas. A brilliant Dominican theologian, Aquainas embodied the pillar of study and pursued Truth throughout his life. It is fitting that the scholarly saint was recognized during Catholic Schools’ Week as we are all called to be Scholars With a Soul

Fine Arts in Review

BAND P.R.I.D.E.

// 1 Five members of the Band were accepted for All-State honors and performed January 28 at the Illinois Music Education Association Convention in Peoria. Those selected, the ensemble in which they performed, and their instrument included:

• David Becerra '23, Band, French Horn

• Kolin Brannon '23, Honors Band, Euphonium

• Hunter Kitterlin '23, Honors Band, Bb Clarinet

• Sarena Nguyen '23, Honors Band, Trombone

• Tommy Walsh '24, Honors Band, Bb Clarinet

// Named Grand Champions at State-of-the-Art Catholic Band Contest at Providence High School on February 18, the Symphonic Band earned their 28th title in the 42-year history of the event!

CHOIR

// 2 Marian Catholic’s Varsity and Gospel Choirs performed at the Chicago Heights-Park Forest Rotary Club’s Christmas Party at Olympia Fields Country Club on December 1. The beautiful concert was a perfect way to get everyone in the holiday spirit!

VISUAL ARTS

// 3 Art Club continues to meet regularly during Community Period and after school. Each month, the group shares their talents with the school by designing and painting temporary window murals that highlight the seasons and holidays.

// 4 Displays throughout campus showcase work from art classes including mixed media still life compositions, still life paintings, and experimental collaborative pieces from the AP Studio Art class.

SPEECH

// 5 After capturing first place at the IHSA Lemont Regional, and fourth at the Oak Lawn (Richards) Sectional, Marian Catholic’s Speech Team placed 8th in state competition in Peoria February 17-18. Finalists representing Marian Catholic included:

• Chris Reed '24 and Marcus Bobbitt '23, Dramatic Duet Acting

• Marcus Bobbit '23, second place in Informative Speaking

• Delcena Sawyer '24, second place in Original Comedy

Congratulations to the entire team on a great season!

// 6 Members of Marian Catholic’s Speech Group Interpretation won the IHSA Sectional Championship with their performance of “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend.” The team went on to finish third in state competition!

Congratulations to Marcus Bobbitt '23, Chris Reed '24, Delcena Sawyer '24, and Rae Thomas '26 who were named All Sectional, as well as the rest of the cast, Juaquin Mendez '25, Shelah Boyd '24, Coralie Humbert '23, Morgan Beamon '23, and Candace Brennan '23. This was the first time since 2017 that Group Interpretation has qualified for state!

By Kevin Kelly '80

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

After losing some critical cogs from a Women’s Basketball IHSA Elite Eight entry in 2021-22, Marian Catholic figured to be in a rebuilding phase with an extremely young team overall, as Khamille Jackson '23 returned as the lone senior starter.

Instead, the Spartans simply reloaded and eclipsed the 2021-22 overall record. Behind Illinois Basketball Coaches Association second-team all-stater Madison Davis '24, Marian Catholic concluded a 28-8 campaign by returning to the IHSA 3A Elite Eight, where it was just three points shy of the school’s sixth Final Four bid.

“Seniors Khamille Jackson and Mya Bradley led the way as seniors,” praised 10-year Head Coach Dan Murray, who also became Marian’s all-time leader in women’s basketball victories during the campaign.

“Their leadership helped a very young group to great heights, finishing the year 28-8 with Elmhurst Thanksgiving, Hillcrest Christmas, and IHSA regional and sectional titles.”

In putting together the program’s 23rd consecutive winning season, the Spartans also won their 24th IHSA regional title and 13th sectional championship. The 28 victories rank tied for seventh best in the history-rich program.

Perhaps not a rebuilding year in 2022-23, but the building blocks appear extremely impressive. At points in the second half of the supersectional setback to eventual third-place Peoria, the Spartans fielded a team of one junior, three sophomores and a freshman.

“The team has nine underclassmen to return for the 23-24 season, so there is hope for a lot of excitement next season,” added Murray, an IBCA Hall of Famer who has now authored 455 overall varsity victories at three schools.

Just a junior, Davis will look forward to another impressive final season, hoping to move up the Marian scoring ladder after joining the 1,000-point club this year.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Record-setting was also an adjective attached to the Men’s Basketball program. Ignited by senior starters Tre Davis, Cal-Poly bound Quentin Jones, and Donovan Juzang (all East Suburban Catholic all-conference selections), the Spartans notched a 26-8 record, equaling the fourth-best victory total in history.

The Spartans were led by 20-year mentor Mike Taylor, who had senior Casey Taylor at his side in an assistant coaching role. Also slated to be inducted into the IBCA Hall of Fame and a member of the ESCC Hall of Fame, Coach Mike Taylor owns 427 career victories himself and is Marian’s all-time basketball leader in wins with 361. Robbed of a chance to win a sectional crown after COVID snuffed out a Sweet 16 appearance in 2020, Marian returned to sectional play this season after winning the Chicago Agricultural IHSA 3A Regional. That added to season hardware that included second-place in the Chicago Heights Classic and third place in the Hinsdale Holiday Classic.

The Spartans finished on a strong note with 13 victories in the last 15 contests, becoming the 10th Spartan men’s basketball squad to win 20 games and the sixth to hit the 25-victory plateau.

Madison Davis '24

CHEERLEADING

Marian’s Competitive Cheerleading squad capped off an outstanding season with a 17th place finish at the IHSA State Meet in the Medium division, the Spartans’ best in history at that division. Paced by senior leadership from Jaliyah Bobo, Allyse Foreman, Brookelynn McKinney, Taylor Medlock, and Zaria Stewart, Marian Catholic posted a score of 85.28 in state competition.

The strong finish added to an impressive season resume that saw first-place finishes in the Marian ICCA Invite and the Andrew Winter Classic. Marian Catholic hosted two large invites this season, the Spartans also earning a second-place finish in the January Marian Catholic Invite.

FENCING

The Marian Catholic Men’s Fencing team finished 10-4 in dual meet competition and placed sixth overall at the Team Championship of the Great Lakes HS Fencing Conference. The Women’s Team had a 7-7 record in dual meets and finished ninth out of the 15 teams in the conference.

Varsity medalists for the men’s Team included senior foil fencer Salvatore Sorrentino, who placed second at the Libertyville/Vernon Hills Open, third at the Catholic Memorial Invitational and third at the Midwest HS Open at Culver. Senior epee fencer Rocco Raymond earned third at Libertyville/Vernon Hills and senior sabre fencer Nicholas Melbert was eighth at Libertyville/Vernon Hills.

This year, longtime coaches Ann Jones and Peter Lowther were joined by two fencers from the Class of 2014, Mary Hardig and Andrew Tolbert, who coached the Sabre and Epee squads, respectively.

WRESTLING

A familiar face made the IHSA State grade in Wrestling, as sophomore Joey Baranski advanced to the state meet for a second straight year after a fourth-place finish in the IHSA 2A Hinsdale South Sectional. Senior teammate Lloyd Mills, also a sectional qualifier along with Tanner Clasen, captured second place in the ESCC meet at 170 pounds.

Salvatore Sorrentino '23 Nicholas Melbert '23 Rocco Raymond '23

Joey Baranski '25

Marian Catholic Events Calendar

Winter/Spring 2023

APRIL 20-23

Spring Musical

APRIL 26

Academic Excellence

Award Breakfast

APRIL 26

All-School Mass

APRIL 28

Prom/Post-Prom

MAY 4

Honor Society Induction Ceremony

MAY 11

Spring Band Concert

MAY 13

Baccalaureate Mass

MAY 15

Class of 2023 Graduation

AUGUST 17/18

Freshman Orientation

AUGUST 21

2023-2024 First Day for All Students

AUGUST 27

Marian Catholic Day at Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 28

Endowment Golf Classic

Remembered

Celebrating the lives of alumni, family, and friends

Dolores Accadia

Cal Adducci

Carmen Adducci

Alex Adduci

Carl D. Adduci

James Addyman '63

Scherrie (Hawkins '62) Addyman

Heather (McCann '86) Akiyoshi

Gladys Alamprese

Bert Allen

Marle Anderson

Spiro Andonopoulos

Tony Arredondo

Garry Atkins

Carol Attanasio

Harriet Barabasz

Rita Barcelona

Janet Barham

Ronald Baron

Nick Barone

Jerome Bartkiewicz

Norman Frank Basile

Frances Beck

Timothy Benker '90

Loretta Beresh

Donald Berg

Gregory Berk

Eileen Bettenhausen

Kevin Beukema '97

Jacob Biamonte, Jr.

Merle Bice, Jr.

John Moore Bingen

Richard F. Bird

Ryan Blackstone '96

Sharon Blazevich

Patsy Blissett

Annies Blum

Mary Ann Bodnar

Ray Bodnar

Robert J. Bonea

Robert Bowers

Edward Boyle

Lane Brady '63

Linda Braun

Madelyn Brong

Norbert Brossmer

Ryan Brother '98

Wilma Brothers

Robert Brown

Noreen Marie Buchmeier

Frances Budig

Pat Budzyn

Tom Busch

Thomas Bussey

Louise Buttice

Philip Cameli

Ronald G. Campagna

Peggy Cariola

Mary Lou Carroll

Barbara Cellini

Josefina Chavez

Ann Michelle Chung

Rosemary Ciaccio

Patricia A. Clarke

Jean Clemens

Kevin J. Clinnin '96

David Colby

Caleb Collins

Mary Compton

Thomas Connelly, Sr.

Eileen Cook

Arlene L. Corobine

James Corrado, Jr.

Sr. Georgia Costin, CSC

David Cox

Patricia Cresla

Allen K. Crow

Donald Cull

Andrea Cusimano

James Cwik

Paul A. Dagnillo

Chris Daignault

Gary Damiani '73

Mary Danaher

Anna Mae Davia

Christopher Davlantis

John Day

William Deady Jr.

Patricia DeLisa

Frank DeLuca

Lawrence Derhake

Joalle (Hanson '85) Desco

Robert F. Deutsch

James Dever

Sharon DiGiovanni

James DiSanto

Barbara Doyle '86

Edward John Donahue

Patricia Draper

Dorothy Dunmore

William Dunn, Jr.

Mary D. Durkin

Daryl Edwards

James T. Egofske

Mary L. Emig

Katie Emmerth

David Ernst, Sr.

Virginia “Ginny” Fallon

Phyllis Farrington

Pauline “Polly” Faso '70

Genevieve Feit

Jerry Feit

Susanne (Krydynski) Flynn

Evelyn L. Foran

Kevin Foy

Joan French

Fr. James Friedel, O.S.A.

Dolores L. Furtek

Michael A. Galderio

Joan Galen

Scott Galto

Frank Galzin

Cherie (Kiepura '99) Garza

Louis Genesen

Antonia Gentile

Dolores George

Phillip Gern

Janette Goodson

Linda Ann Green

Jeannette Gregory

Hilda B. Grimes

Severine Grzyb

Chris Guy

Gerald Gwizdalsui

Patricia Walus Hamann

Marlene Hannon

Patricia Hansen

Carie Hardesty

Victor Harris

Mary D. Harrison

Laura Hartelius

Frank J. Hartmann

William Heiting, Jr. '62

Kathy Helsel-Peternell

Gwendolyn Hensley

Natividad Hernandez

Barbara Hill

Dorothy Hiller

Joan Mary Hiller

Jesse H. Hinton

Greg Hocka

Harry Hollendoner

Jesse Hoogeveen

Clinton Horan

James Howard

Tom Hudon

Mary Margaret Hughes

Sr. Ruthanne Huss, OP

Walter Hyma

John Ippolito

Rosalie “Chris” Irpino

Mary Jo (Cascio '63) Jahn

Phillis Jameson

Rev. Vladimir Janeczak

Joyce Irene Janowick

Sylvia Johns

Michelle Johnson

Celeste Jones

Jill Julian '69

Sophie Jura

Mary E. Juraska

Joan A. Kaim

Alice Kaminski

Robert “Bob” Kaminski

Marikay (King '72) Kaszubski

Loretta Katauskas

Mildred Kaye

Donald Kazmier '74

Patrick Edward Keigher

Ann Kemple

Elizabeth “Betsey” Kennedy

Mary M. Kester

Catherine Kinoff

Thomas Kinsella

Frank Kolavo

Kathleen Kostecki

Mary Kracik

Jozef Krozel

Betty Kubancek

Elaine Kuffel

Michael Kwasigroch

Joyce LaGone

Michael LaMonte

Patricia Laschober

Aileen L. Lee

Joy Leonardo

Joseph LoCascio

Robert LoGalbo

William Long

John S. Longo

Patricia B. Longo

Rosemary J. Longo

Patrick Lorden

Paulette Luchansky

Mary Lucy Luciano

Thadeusz Lukaszow

Clare Lukens

Ralph Lustik

Carl Lyza Jr.

Patricia Lyza

Rene Mack

John Mackey

James Maher

Barbara A. Maine

Louise Malewicki

Carmela Malito

Brad Malm

Vida (Talandis '69) Maloni

Dale Mansfield

Janice Mansfield

Joseph Mantoan '65

Lois Marchigiani

Leon Marinello

Thomas Martin

Jeri Massucci

Lois Massucci

Thomas Maszinski

Leonora Helen Mattio

Fred D. Mayer

Sharon Maynor

Robert McAdams

Nancy McCann

Dorothy McCaughey

Sharon McDonnell

Timothy McGugan '80

Deborah (Larsen '75) McIlvain

Leon McKevis

Grace McShane

Phyllis Meade

Michael Mecozzi

Marcia Mendenhall

Jose Mercado

Alexa Messina

Mary “Triss” Meyer

Susan Mick

Edmond Mikolajczak

Maureen Milord

Anna C. Mitchell

Stephen E. Mitchell

John Mohan

Judy K. Mohan

Brother Thomas Moser CSC

Richard Moutvic

Alice Mary Mulkerrin

Fred Muller

Bertha Mundoz

Julio Munoz

Ann Murphy

Michael Murphy

Helen Muzzy

Carrie Ann Myers

Lynn Nack

Joseph Nauracy

Sea Neidhart

Mary Nuziel

James O’Callaghan

Adele O’Donnell

William O’Donovan '94

John (Jay) O’Hara

Elisabeth R. Oldaker

Joseph Wilson Oldaker

Anne V. Olszta

Peter Onate, Jr

William J. Onofrio

Bobb Opyt

John Orel

Dale Overland

Jim Pacholski

Edward J. Paitl

Chester Pala

Patrick Palance

Lawrence C. Panozzo

Daisy Parker

Evelyn Paskiewicz

James Pasyk

Lottie Pasyk

Leonard Paul

Virginia Paul

Glenn Paulok

Margaret Pavlovich

Tim Peabody

Peter Pennesi

Josephine Perez

Preston Christian Perrin

Donald F. Peters

Geraldine (Geri) Peters

Armand Pettenon

Joyce Pettenon

Marcia J. Piacentini

Connie Pignotti

Thomas S. Piscitiello

Loretta Piunti

Lucy Pluth

David Porten

Mary Predny '92

Nancy Price '71

Maureen (Murphy '70) Prombo

Kevin Quinlan

Ann Rangel

Maragret Rees

Robert Reimer

Donald Reyes

Miller Ristich

James Rizzo

Barbara Rolla

Geraldine Romano

Vicenzina Romeo

Ann Ross

Elizabeth Ross

Michael Ross

Tom Roughan

John Rowan

Ruben Rucuba

Arnulfo Ruiz

Joan (Lux '76) Ruiz

Mike Rusco

Deacon Ed Ryan

Karen Rybicki

Raymond Rybka

Krista Rynberk

Carl Saccomando

Paul L. Saccomando

Thomas Saccomando

Anthony Saia

Doloras Saia

Harriet Salk

Norm Santos

Jay Saraceno

Sylvia Sarmiento

Antoinette Savickis

Karl Schaeflein

Trish Schenck

Georgia Schroder

Glenn Schroeder

Eileen Schumann

Sam Scrementi Jr.

Dorothy Seranko

Lorraine Shea

Ronald Sherlock

Carrie Sherly

Carol Silhavey

Loretta Simon

JoAnn Simonetti

Louis Simonetti

Carole Smith

Howard Smith

Peter J. Smith

Valerie Southard

Mary Ellen Spear

Robert Spurlock

Thomas U. Stallings

Diane Stanfa

Gloria Staskiewicz

Ray Steerman

Brother Lawrence Stewart

Fr. Dave Straub '81

Nancy Moore Strenk

Antonyammal Maria Susai

Diane (Zakrzewski) Szabo

Sandra Szelag

Dorothy Szymanski

Laraine Targas

John Therriault

Michael Tobuch

Joyce Tolan

Phyllis Tolan

Johnny Tolbert

Paul Toms

Steven Toth

Thomas Towle '64

Andrea C. Urban

Mary Ann (Pepper) Ustian

Dave Vaclav

Tina Valente

Bernard Van Etten

Thomas Vander Luitgaren

Paula Vander Meer

Kathryn A. Varanauski

Leonard Venditti

Eva Verta

Joe Verta

Joan Vignassi

David Villaven

Frank J. Vivirito

Karl Volkman '78

Terrell (Terry) Von Jr.

John Vrdolyak

Joyce Waddle

Eddie Walker

Anastasia Waller

Tom Wallow

Diane Walsh

James Walsh

Rosemary Warner

Cecelia Wegrzyn

Frances Patricia Whitney

Curtis Wicklund

Molly Widing

Dave Wilson

Robert Wilson

Thomas J. Winder

Norine (Cannek '69) Winder-Kmiecik

Judith Witowski

James Wojcikiewicz

Edward Wojtczak '65

Marilyn Wylie

Rev. Frank Yacobi '67

James Yant

Justin Young '21

Claude Zajakowski

Sally Zarlengo

John Zazula

Alan Zeller '64

Vincent Zerante '70

Financial Summary

If you were to look at the pie charts to the right, you would think Marian Catholic has more than doubled its fundraising in the course of the year –which is always possible! However, these numbers include total giving over the past eighteen months.

Historically, the school’s annual report has been published in the winter or spring and reflected giving for the prior academic year (July 1 to June 30), seven to ten months after-the-fact. To acknowledge your generosity in a more timely manner, the Advancement Office is changing the annual report to reflect giving for the prior calendar year (January 1 to December 30). This timeframe also matches the individual tax year. Because this annual report is the first we are changing and we did not want to exclude anyone, it includes all gifts from July 1, 2021, to December 30, 2022, during which total giving was $2.9 million.

Raising nearly $3 million in eighteen months is tremendous and only possible because of you. Giving during the 2021-2022 academic year alone was $1.9 million, a 33 percent increase over the prior year. This level of generosity reflects a community of alumni, family, and friends actively and increasingly invested in the school and its students. And that investment is paying dividends.

In the past five years, including the years of the pandemic, 95 percent of Marian Catholic graduates attended college, 90 percent attended a four-year college or university, and 23 percent attended a top 100 college or university (as determined by U.S. News and World Report). Marian Catholic students earned $81 million in college scholarships. Ninety-five Spartans signed college athletic commitments; and the Marian Catholic Marching Band won five more state championships.

To say that your generosity has opened doors for Marian Catholic students is an understatement.

Thank you for your continued support,

Colleen Peabody '05 Vice President for Advancement

Sources of Giving Support

Dear Members of the Marian Catholic Community, Revenue $2,916,484.42

Report of Alumni Giving

July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Class of 1962

Class Gift Total: $13,275

$10,000-$19,999

Terry Flanagan

$500-$999

Daniel & Julianne (Finlayson) Mulhollan

$250-$499

Donald Cureton

Elizabeth (Geier) Hamer

$100-$249

William Blum

Edward Brown

Bernadette (Jones) Correa

Melissa (Wester) DiVittorio

Joyce (Zeller) Glandon

Jane (Dooley) Guagliardo

Patricia (Wetzel) Kuss

Arthur LeMere

Ronald Napoleon

Celeste (Klein) Phillips

Kathryn L. Sheil

Mary (Melillo) Thompson

Kenneth Venuso

$1-$99

Carlotta Archibald

Susan (Weil) Barbian

James Christ

Susan (Sweeney) Crum

Donna (Graham) Devereaux

Frank Napoli

Casimir Skorpinski

Patricia (Fischer) Willard

Class of 1963

Class Gift Total: $4,403.09

$1,000-$2,499

Patricia (Pignotti) Knepler

$500-$999

Marbeth (Maloney) & Melvin Foley

Roger L. King

William Walsh

$250-$499

Carol (Kirsch) Middendorf

Michael & Mary (Colby) Paul

Kathy (McElroy) Russ

$100-$249

Barbara (Sholeen) Corsentino

John & Marian (Norcross) Patti

Richard Singler

$1-99

Judith (Chapukonis)

Romano-Boylan

Class of 1964

Giving Total $35,770

$20,000+

Patricia (Wujcik) McHenry

$100-$249

Kathleen (Schultz) Lentz

Lynn (Berglind) Manning

Karen Vogel

Alan Zeller †

$1-$99

Peter Bittner

David Bruni

Allen Marazas

Joann (Schiesher) Pelletier

Class of 1965

Class Gift Total: $57,447.54

$20,000+

Thomas Engstrand

$5,000-$9,999

Patricia (LePenske) Zieske

$2,500-$4,999

John Carr

$1,000-$2,499

James & Marijo (Doheny)

Hudzik

Thomas W. Sadler

$500-$999

Daniel Gautsch

Judith Hack

Jeanne (Bartusiewicz) Lahey

Michael Petrouski

Curtis Ribando

$250-$499

Stephen Desmond

Barbara Ferrari

$100-$249

Donna A. Lamoureux

Pamela Page

Steven Richter

David Stafford

$1-$99

Anthea (Rosati) Bojar

Michael Buday

Barbara (Blakley) Donnellan

Daniel Dwornik

Patricia (Reavley) Hunnewell

William Murphy

Charles Sholeen

Thomas Willett

Roberta (Filippi) Wilson-Dreifke

Class of 1966

Class Gift Total: 18,314.27

$5,000-$9,999

William & Donna (Westenberg)

Hungeling

Pamela (Sebastian) Ridge

$2,500-$4,999

Kenneth Peters

$1,000-$2,499

Matthew Neu

$500-$999

Michael J. Einhorn

Sue (Hensley) Carmen

$250-$499

James McDonald †

Kevin Kennedy

$100-$249

Joan Beck

Karen (Hannigan) Brady

Kathleen (Hartford) Crowley

Peter Kelly

Margaret McKerral

Carol Ann (Leonas) Nicolai

Andrew Ross

Therese (Klawitter) Safavi

Craig Snyder

Michael Welsh

$1-$99

Kate Clancy

Grace M. Dawson

Patricia (Stanfa) Denton

Mary K. Durkin

Donna (Smith) Frachalla

Arthur Franczek

Terry (Piazza) Gipson

Mardelle (Meehan) Gundlach

William Kazak

Clyde Mayronne

William McCarthy

Sharon (Janusek) Paciorek

Jean Rasmussen

Mary Stark

Jacquelyn (Coons) Wenkman

David W. Zagorski

Class of 1967

Class Gift Total: $27,942.16

$10,000-$19,999

Joseph D’Amico

$5,000-$9,999

Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, OP and Dorothy McCaughey †

$1,000-$2,499

Joseph & Susan (Hamilton) Beaudry

Robert Bramlette, Jr.

Robert & Teresa (Griffin) Hudzik

Richard Mantoan

Robert Westberg

$500-$999

Michael McGonigal

$250-$499

Cathleen (Lambert) Bielby

Mark Brazas

Carolyn (Ranieri) Celeste

Maria (Bianconi) Desmond

Timothy Gaffney

Robert Tomlin

$100-$249

Mary (Osmolski) Alwood

Richann (Johnson) Bender

Nancy (Nugent) Corrigan

Michael DeRosa

William Distler

Nancy (Svancarek) Dvorak

Patricia (Durkin) Ferry

Joseph R. Marconi

Marion (Fish) Michel

Michael Moormann

Melanie (Zmija) O’Rourke

Bernard Rice

Joseph Wegrzyn

$1-$99

Sharon (Perozzi) Doughney

Beatrice (Jankauskas) Fodor

Victoria (Quigley) Forbes

Patricia (King) Klebenow

Rita (Potocny) Krider

Timothy Letter

Mary (Krumb) Lipari

Susan (Crowley) Lopez

Patricia (Prombo) Nechodom

Diana (Fidanzi) Oldenburg

James Schrementi

Dorothy Sholeen-Modrzyk

Margaret (Markey) Spinozzi

Bruce Stevens

Class of 1968

Class Gift Total: $29,702.28

$10,000-$19,999

Michael & Elizabeth (Fagan)

Riordan

$5,000-$9,999

Judith Welsh

$2,500-$4,999

Catherine A. Schulze

$1,000-$2,499

Cynthia (Mattia) Goldberg

Karen (Pierandozzi) Mantoan

$500-$999

Elizabeth Ransford

$250-$499

James Connors, Jr.

Rita (Benson) Keepers

Timothy O’Dea

$100-$249

William Betourne

Michael Buccino

John J. DeRaimo

Lawrence D. Eagan

Dean Gaffney

Jacqueline (Sinopoli) Goetter

Marsha (Knoch) Lemere

Silvana (Filippello) Richardson

Mimi (AuBuchon) Triplett

Dennis A. Young

$1-$99

Paulette (Hrovat) Ciaccio

Pamela (Helsel) Hoffman

Class of 1969

Class Gift Total: $3,863.09

$1,000-$2,499

Susan (McCollam) Yant

$500-$999

Rita (Stanfa) Rohn

$250-$499

Rich Krumb

Gael (McCaughey) O’Brien

$100-$249

Bonnie (Fenelon) Beddigs

Thomas Essig

Claudia (Klimas) Gosnell

Mary Ann Helsel

Jo Ann Klyczek

Debbie (Dobbin) Nederhouser

Class of 1970

Class Gift Total: $13,158.74

$2,500-$4,999

Brother Michael Quirk, F.S.C.

$1,000-$2,499

George Duchossois

Michael Murphy

$500-$999

Michael Fagan

Robert O’Bryan

Alan Szymanski

$250-$499

Margaret (O’Grady) Brennan

Mary Jane Doerr

Geralyn (Grady) Kelly

Douglas Mathieu

Gerard Schrementi

Concetta (Vitelli) Smart

$100-$249

Mary Ann Brown

Patrick Caffarelli

Sam DiGiovanni

Gay Lynn (Petrarca) Essig

Susan (Mayer) Faucett

George Filippello

Lawrence Fish

Theresa (Rocha) Flamini

Carmella (Zagone) Foster

Patrick Hogensen

Gary Jagmin

Therese (Clancy) Kimbrough

Crissey (Moratz) MacLean

Victoria (Walker) Mattera

Edward & Maria (Zarlengo)

McMahon

Tom Mickiewicz

William Motluck

Teresa A. Shine

Margaret (Gallagher) Wade

Glenn Wagner

Sam Yacono

Mary Pat (Paradiso) Zagone

Carol (Grannan) Zelinsky

Vincent Zerante †

$1-$99

Denise (Woodall) Blackstone

Clara (Bullaro) Bradley

Judith (Mowrey) Bushong

Michael Durkin

Mary Ann Figel

Sandra (Darin) Fisher

Angela (Pagoria) Gehm

John E. Glennon, J.D.

Kristine (Fox) Graham

Susan (Mattio) Grelewicz

Marlene (Wysock) Kvasnicka

Gordon McKerral

Deborah (Lulich) Mirr

Peggy (McClintock) Mulvihill

Phillip O’Donnell

Moira (Riordan) Rebeck

Pat (Wygant) Tighe

Barbara (Scott) Woodworth

Michael Ziegler

Class of 1971

Class Gift Total: $27,428.29

$2,500-$4,999

Kevin Filter

$1,000-$2,499

Walter Barry

Timothy & Karen (Greco)

Cunningham

Angela (Prendergast) Murphy

Douglas Price

George Towle

$500-$999

Kerry Dunne

Deborah (Reinold) Feldman

Johnna (Esposito) Gies-Bult

Kevin Kane

Noreen (Burns) Kimelman

John La Marre

Judith Murphy

Blase & Judith (Fagan) Pignotti

William A. Riley, Jr.

Michael Santucci

William A. Snow

John Speca

$250-$499

David Bachelder

Timothy Bergin

Rita (Hoedl) Beverlin

Francis Bittner

Benjamin Damiani

Victoria (Patterson) Dieska

Rita (Jordan) Finucane

Louis Gaz

Mary Beth (Leis) Hipke

George Krumb

Rosane (Spotora) Krumb

Thomas Kuzma

Ronald Lis

Paul Marx

Patrick McNally

Mary Mitchell

Frank Santilli

Deborah (D’Apice) Schrementi

Robert Wright

$100-$249

Rita (Cameli) Binzen

Joan (Budzinski) Boodro

Margo Castelli

Maryanne (Fiacco) Chengelis

Michael & Gayle (Giobbi)

Chisholm

Cheryl (Bruno) Draper

Todd Dykton

Jane (Safiran) Kalfas

Mary Pat (Colby) Kersten

Michael Krause

Joseph Marconi

Mark Mayronne

Thomas Meloni

Nena (Spens) Miller

Deborah (Caruso) Novelli

Janet (Peters) Sons

Mary Lou (Venditti) Travaglini

Michael Wright

$1-$99

Robert Baumgartner

Kenneth Calzavara

Joanne Casson

Jerome Dwornik

Marietta Faso

Elizabeth (Figel) Faster

Rosemary (Jacobucci)

Gadzinski

Dennis Kerber

Susan Marconi

Marlene (Yambor) McKee

Steven Mikos

James O’Brien

Pamela (Myslinski) Peterson

Mary (Bock) Porento

Jane (Heinze) Schultz

Deborah (Snow) Walsh

Class of 1972

Class Gift Total: $15,952.30

$2,500-$4,999

Robert Beckman

Nancy (Keilty) Brodnicki

$1,000-$2,499

Jeannine Cleary

$500-$999

Janet (Boyle) Kane

Ann Rolwing

$250-$499

Robert Corte

Patrick W. Dolan

James Hamilton

Nancy (Householder) Hauge

Kurt Hipke

Ralph Schmitt

Ronald Schmitt

$100-$249

Marc Bruni

Robert Capporelli

Dennis Diemer

David & Kathleen (Doerr) Fares

John Hannon

Cynthia (Corso) Heath

Thomas & Patricia (McDonough) Hoess

Peggy (Sons) Hoogheem

Margaret (Manley) Huck

Kathleen (Condon) Johnson

John Kennedy

Frank Klauck

Deborah (Masterson) Marconi

Loretta (Lee) Mayer

Jim & Ann (Gallagher)

McLaughlin

Dianne Moriarty

Connie (Sinopoli) Morley

Robert Novelli

Victoria (Bruno) Pettavino

Karen (Gray) Richey

Michael & MaryAnn (Durkin) Savage

Kristine Shine

Beverly (Hoecker) Smith

Jim & Amber (Kloss)

Steinmetz

Kathleen (Myslinski) Streff

Debra (Hock) Swett

Rosemary (Ignelzi) Thuet

$1-$99

Andrew Anello

Brenda (Wojcicki) Bartolini

Ruth (Pagorski) Bloom

Mary (King) Brethour

Robert Chisholm

Barbara (Cialkowski) Cipolla

Linda (Henry) Cushman

Jan (Jarema) Degeneffe

Wayne Dinuzzo

Janette (Dominik) Disney

Kevin Dunne

Melanie (Cull) Fredrickson

Nancy (Napoli) Gallagher

Mary Lu Gebka

Phillip Gennarelli

Angela (Zona) Girven

Gary Hambel

Denise (Pagoria) Hartmann

Cynthia (Mackel) Keilman

Jean Kowalski

Angela (Speca) Krapf

Marilyn (Anzelmo) Leader

Marita (Cunningham) McMahon

Mary McSwain

Jack Modzelewski

Bernedette (Goodrich) Morrison

Timothy K. Mulhollan

Robert Parro

James Piacentini

Maryann (McErlean) Salvador

Joseph Schrementi, Jr.

Ronald Skibbie

George Jay Steinmetz

Diane Thomas-Pittari

Mary Lou Wasz

Victoria (Kotas) Wegman

Kevin Yant

Margaret (Zagone) Zamzow

Roxanne (Jacobucci) Zoladz

Class of 1973

Class Gift Total: $2,385.77

$1,000-$2,499

Mark Glennon

$500-$999

Michelle Hartnett

$250-$499

John Cifelli

$100-$249

Daniel Dugan, Jr.

Paul Figel

Patrick Morley

$1-$99

Marie Goudie

Philomina (Zagone) McKay

Class of 1974

Class Gift Total: $10,634.76

$1,000-$2,499

Mary Ann (Klupchak) Ganzer

Joseph Shipley

Kevin Sierra

Mark Talamonti

$500-$999

Kenneth Diemer

Robert Hartnett

Joseph Zagone

$250-$499

Kimberly (Swedberg) Budnik

Glenn Gaffney

Robert Hoefler

$100-$249

Angelinn (Marconi) Caffarini

Vincent & Patricia (Mascitti)

Keenan

Catherine (Kremer) & James Kvedaras

Thomas Lucia, Jr.

Daniel J. McLaughlin

Stanley Nardoni

Thomas O’Grady

Cheryl Tama Oblander & Scott Oblander

$1-$99

Denise (Napolitano) Mudd

Lynne (Flanagan) Parro

Class of 1975

Class Gift Total: $18,735.55

$2,500-$4,999

William & June (Ranieri) Cleary

Gerald & Deborah † (Larsen) McIlvain

$1,000-$2,499

Jim Calhoun

Thomas Cook

$500-$999

Brian V. Kelly, Ph.D.

Vern Fischer

$250-$499

Robert Klimas

Robert & Marianne (Zerante) Smith

Linda Templin

$100-$249

John Buford

Joseph Caffarini

Samuel Fernandez

Joseph Gnaster

David Gromala

William Lamb

Thomas & Pamela (Riechel) West

$1-$99

Nicolette (Zaranti) Jacobsma

Robert Kane †

Mary (Burke) Mills

Moira (Keating) Pollard

Robert Slobig

Kathleen (Poole) Wandall

Class of 1976

Class Gift Total: $53,999.56

$20,000+

Mark D. Weishaar

$10,000-$19,999

Roberta (Rolwing) McQuade

$5,000-$9,999

Christopher Cummings

$1,000-$2,499

Michael (McCaughey) McQuade

Mary E. McTigue

Mary (Shambo) Woods

$500-$99

James & Kathleen (Maloney) Conniff

Jeffrey LaPorte

Jon J. Major

Julie (Howe) Mayne

$250-$499

Debra (Nowak) Lane

Karen McQuaid

Heidi (Hoogeweg) Mirusky

Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J.

$100-$249

Antonette (Jacobucci) Baikauskas

John Cunningham

Donna Fernandez

John Hayes

Mary (Napolitano) Lynk

Mary Lou (Manzardo) Roche

John Salamanski

Theresa (Caffarini) Sovereign

John T. Sullivan

Mary (Monteleone) Weise

$1-$99

Michelle Auron

Margaret (Arr) Biltgen

Kevin Bock

Theresa (Hanks) Brink

Gregory Damiani

Brian D’Apice

Laura Donkel

Maureen (Walz) Drumm

Janet (Lesak) Fiorenzo

Jayne (Lustig) Frew

Margaret (Mascolino) Gergel

Pamela (Mitok) Harper

Kathleen (Nardoni) Horvath

Elisa (Miller) Hunt

Pamela (Wichman) Jones

Barbara Klupchak

Karen (Vasek) Kuersten

Mark LaCien

Rose (Muggli) Larsen Chicoine

Susan (Masquelier) Lorts

Richard & Cheryl (Neroni) Manno

Michael Novelli

Terrence O’Brien

Joseph Pagoria

Anne Marie (Knox)

Nancy (Gebka) Roche

Bernadette (Anderson) Sako

John Schavocky

Blake Shellman

William Slavin

Michael Sullivan

Class of 1977

Class Gift Total: $19,732.01

$2,500-$4,999

Rick Glomb

Martin J. Oosterbaan

Kevin Welsh

$1,000-$2,499

John Dunn

Charles J. Gallagher

Steven R. Potts

Michael Wilczynski

$500-$999

Kevin S. Daney

Michael Lafond

$250-$499

Sylvia (Sarmiento) Cifelli

Julie Ann (Grupp) Kenney

$100-$249

Thomas Call

Patti (Shine) Hayes

Cynthia (Newton) King

Michelle (Feldner) Lancaster

Dennis & Maureen (Conlan) McGushin

Daniel Roche

Terrence Shelley

Edward Walz

Patricia (Wernicke) Gnaster

$1-$99

Patricia (Budzinski) Berry

Kathleen (Hamann) Devitt

Terri Jo (Pulcini) Everage

John Martello

Maureen (Grady) Perovich

Patricia (Lustig) Piacentini

Toni (Corradetti) Schavocky

Robert Wegrzyn

Class of 1978

Class Gift Total: $56,458.75

$20,000+

Timothy & Eileen (Gallagher)

Daw

$5,000-$9,999

Samuel Sesto

$1,000-$2,499

Charles & Natalie (Starzyk) Funk

Jan (Oosterbaan) Coleman

Todd Bruni

$500-$999

Dorothy Grzadzinski

Michael Kwasigroch †

Ria Rolwing

$250-$499

Mark Cameli

James Gruca

Mary Kay (Hogan) King

$100-$249

Susan (Cleary) Brunner

Janice (Merlo) Call

Kathryn Call

Thomas Cellini

Roberta (McMinn) Conboy

Kimberly (Westcott) Cross

Dianna (Miller) Feeney

Mark Hegedus

Patricia (Zerante) Hughes

Bruce Nelson

Stephen O’Toole

$1-$99

James Thompson

David Watson

Class of 1979

Class Gift Total: $14,690.47

$5,000-$9,999

John Bracha

$1,000-$2,499

Phillip Faso

Joseph Hamann

Robert Jones, III

$500-$999

Barb J. Bremigan

Elizabeth (Morin) Jones

Mary Jo (Cachey) Kwasigroch

$250-$499

Patrick Healy

John Karas

Karen (Hoogeweg) Krause

Thomas Mastandrea

$100-$249

Eileen (Krichbaum) De Spain

Laurence Fallon

Paul Van Lysebettens

Maribeth (Balda) Westlund

$1-$99

Bill Eberhardt

Victor & Mary (Hand) Grupp

Eileen (Atwater) Jasica

Mark Jurczyk

Emily (Compagnoni) Martello

Class of1980

Class Gift Total: $85,086.05

$20,000+

Anonymous

$10,000-$19,999

Jim Dee

Mike & Jackie Kennedy

Margaret (Benish) O’Sullivan

$5,000-$9,999

Anthony Rosati III

Thomas Wasz

$2,500-$4,999

Suzanne (Serne) Klein

$1,000-$2,499

Gregg Bendrick

Ralph Bremigan

Jeannie (Gallagher) DiLuia

Natalie (Sesto) Lamb

Susan Van Etten

$500-$999

Brian Fordon

Joseph Walz

Tom Zarlengo

$100-$249

Jani (Bullaro) Bodell

Robert Clifford

Kevin Kelly

Louis Longo

Eileen (McGushin) Massimilian

Timothy † & Cheryl (Panozzo)

McGugan

Steve Michel

Kathleen (Kivland) Moore

Thomas Perozzi

Sharon (Barker) Rutherford

Kathleen (Murphy) Schweikart

Regina (Volkman) Van Nest

$1-$99

John Hennessy

Christopher Meade

William Sass

Sharon Shawtell

Class of 1981

Class Gift Total: $39,878.50

$10,000-$19,999

Vince J. Krydynski, III

$5,000-$9,999

Martha (Waller) Bowen

Mark Peifer

$2,500-$4,999

Patrick Keating

$1,000-$2,499

Mike Prior

$500-$999

Peter Bartolomei

Rosanne Ciambrone

William Lafond

Richard O’Toole

Joan Rolwing

Carol (Burke) Swanson

$250-$499

James Beese

Blane Farrell

Daniel & Cynthia (Vera) Lagone

James Schreiber

$100-$249

Linda (Panozzo) Billie

Judith (Goss) Briatico

Kevin Bussey

Peter Cunningham

Timothy P. Danaher

Sally (Reindl) Glavin

Robert Goes

William Haney

Peggy (Healy) Hickey

Trisha (Glomb) Ladner

Mark & Jennifer (McDonnell)

Lindbloom

James Meyer

William O’Connor

Elizabeth O’Donnell

Paul Plomin

Joanne (O’Neill) Sicher

Fr. Dave Straub †

Dana (Curran) Tripp

Nancy (Lynch) Virene

Dan Waldron

Robert & Lynn (Burley) Wygant

$1-$99

Elizabeth (Mrozek) Baugnet

Marijo (Murphy) Clemons

Dean Cuti

Thomas D’Anna

Maureen (Smyth) Daugherty

Thomas Dee

James Donahue

Joseph Drejas

Sarah (Concialdi) Fazzini

Chris Hanson

Mary (Romano) Harrison

R. Scott & Kelly (Dunning) Hock

Daniel Jessup

Brian Johnson

Elizabeth (Creen) Kopec

Julie (Faron) Kroll

Patrick Maloney

Jamie (Hickey) Manahan

Phyllis Marchigiani

Sherri (Pikorz) Mazzone

Katherine (Stocker) Michels

John Nicholson

Mary (Dunn) Ploen

Diane (Brown) Prior

Ida (Halm) Reid

Ann Rupcich

Lisa Salvador-Schasane

Marie Schaeflein

Sheri (Barger) Schons

Kevin & Kelly (Burgess) Shine

Marilyn Slavin

Catherine (Mascolino) Taylor

Class of 1982

Class Gift Total: $34,726.29

$20,000+

Christopher Domke

$2,500-$4,999

Patricia (Krop) Glomb

$1,000-$2,499

Daniel Donahue

Mark & Doris (Compagnoni) Santschi

$500-$99

James S. Gillman

Maureen O’Donnell

$250-$499

Michael Atwater

Armando Godinez

Anne Marie Jackson

Robert Kenney

Sean Mulhearn

Joseph Sullivan

Rolf Viebach

$100-$249

Sean P. Barrett

Arthur Bednarek

Ann E. Benton

Mary Ann Bitz

Therese M. Bogs

Robert Butcher

Susan (Ziolkowski) Collins

Peter Duszynski

John Figel

Joseph Hudson, Esq.

Chantell (McCarthy) Hunt

Lawrence James, Ph.D.

Nancy (Haines) Maney

Douglas & Shirlee (Zelazo) McBain

Kevin McCann

Anne (Lee) Mikulich

Patrick O’Neill

Thomas Peak

Susan Prokopeak

Rev. Charles Robinson

Colleen Ryan-Ottens

Susan Santone

John Waldron

Brian Werner

Robert Ziltz

$1-$99

Amy (Saliger) Borrelli

Jacqueline (Jonassen) Burgwald

Robert G. Burns

Julie (Jensen) Cofran

Cathy (Gasbarro) Del Olmo

Mary Pat (Van Etten) Drew

Janet (Fox) Holmgren

Michael Jaworski

Susan (Murphy) Johns

Brenda (Ritzenthaler) Ketter

Marikay (Lindeman) Klank

Christine (O’Brien) Kramer

Elizabeth (McDonnell) Lamb

Kathleen McNeeley-Welker

James Peplansky

Eileen (O’Leary) Reynolds

Heather (Temofeew) Ryan

Paul Sarmiento

Margie (Burley) Sass

Pamela Seery

Robert Sheehan

Dona (Hays) Smith

Randall Smith

Amy (McMann) Stevens

Patrick Sullivan

Holly (Boettger) Tong

Lori (Sienicki) Weiner

Class of 1983

Class Gift Total: $18,553.15

$10,000-$19,999

Keith Blue

$1,000-$2,499

Jennifer (Lenart) Knable

$500-$999

Darrin Bauer

Vincent Holzhall

Michael P. Hudson

Kenneth Koehn

DeLores Mannes

Mary (Cizek) Ruminski

Douglas Ward

$250-$499

Mary Ellen (Kutsenda)

Fitzsimonds

Laurette (Holland) Liesen

Michael O’Brien

$100-$249

Maureen (Hennessy) Anderson

Laura (Wray) Berg

Mike Jackson

James O’Keefe

Daniel J. Ranachowski

Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri

Christine (Dunning) Waldron

Nancy (Schwab) Werner

$1-$99

Art Holecek

Kathleen (Healy) King

Angela (Costello) Rizzi

Class of 1984

Class Gift Total: $618,757.75

$20,000+

Anonymous

John Benish Jr.

$2,500-$4,999

Lisa (Savant) Cameron

Timothy Fallon

Maureen (Wessel) Saunders

$1,000-$2,500

Elizabeth (Soucie) Blue

$500-$999

Claire (Cannek) Fenton

Timm A. Knoerzer

Brian Lelek

Stacy (Marconi) Wodetzki

$250-$499

Kevin & Erin (Brady) Keane

Eileen (Murray) Maylone

Timothy Meade

$100-$249

Mary (Cortes) Benjamin

Therese Crocilla Heywood

Dave Holecek

Michael Lyman

Therese (Rittmeyer) Marske

$1-$99 Carolina (Sarmiento) Eupierre

John Everson

John Hamer

Katherine (Lenz) Ryan

Class of 1985

Class Gift Total: $61,711.34

$20,000+

Katherine (Slattery) Keith

Peter Moutvic

$1,000-$2,499

Sean Kelly

John & Anne (Miller) Melone

$500-$999

Scott Cook

Kimberly (Nair) Gibbons

$250-$499

Michael Danielewicz

Cheryl (Franchina) Hardick

Todd Hyman

Nancy (Beese) Kramer

Catherine (Healey) Snedeker

$100-$249

Laura (Ladewski) Burstein

Raymond Cortopassi

Jeffrey Johnson

Robert Manzardo

Thomas O’Rourke

Carmen (Cortes) Quinn

Patrick Sweeney

Bernadette Swiatkowski

$1-$99

Mark Bogs

Geralyn (Bailey) Everson

Lisa Gurskis

Kian Kaz

Amy (Prokopeak) Peick

Class of 1986

Class Gift Total: $25,764.46

$10,000-$19,999

Michael Bruni

$2,500-$4,999

Gia Compagnoni

$1,000-$2,499

Michael Feminis

Mark & Jennifer (Lenart) Knable

Timothy Swanson

$500-$999

William & Mary Ann (Schramm) Bach

Michael J. Douglas

Gerard Faron

Julie (Holzhall) Romenesko

Andrew J. Schuller

$250-$499

Hannah (Vorwerk) Cassidy

Mary Cassidy

Anthony Lazzara

Christina (Carlsson) LeCocq

Jeffrey Minarcik

$100-$249

Kevin Bednarek

Julie (Olson) Devaney

Kevin Dunlavy

Tracey (Sullivan) Elmes

Elizabeth (Holland) Galiano

Dawn (DeLuca) Gasbarro

Michael Gaughan

Susan (Segebarth) Hughes

Pamela LaPlaca

Nancy R. Marianowski

Robert Martino

Christina (Silhavy) McBride

Jennifer (LeMere) Melbert

Julie (McNellis) Reilly

Bob & Patricia (Purcell) Seymour

Paul Sowacke

Christina (Hausoul) Stinsa

Julie (Perozzi) Svitenko

$1-$99

Alyce Andres-Frantz

Colleen (Hurley) Bueche

Laura (Gerardy) Campbell

Anne (Owens) Del Ghingaro

Jennifer (Leick) Gray

Margreta Harkenrider

Marcia (Eltzroth) Lahr

Kathleen McGowan

Sheila (Leluga) Rinearson

Michelle Rush-Toppi

Christine (Denbow) Sapato

James Seput

Julie (Mehorczyk) Smevoll

Lisa (Stallings) Stopher

Shaun Wessels

Class of 1987

Class Gift Total: $3,739.28

$500-$999

Ann (Healey) Bowen

Andrew Derwinski

Kelly Morrison

Daniel O’Rourke

Daniel Riordan

$100-$249

Andy & Dawn (DeLuca) Gasbarro

James Hernon

Patrick Kelly & Maryann Flock

Theodore & Christine (Healy) Milazzo

James Quaid

Walter Ruane

Daniel Schuller, Ph.D.

Michael Sedor

Alexandria (Zazzetti) Szafranski

$1-$99

Janet (Dowling) Bartholomew

David Cavalieri

Ann Dudek

Karen (Miller) Torres

Class of 1988

Class Gift Total: $41,902.78

$20,000+

Raechel Willard

$1,000-$2,499

Brian Kozminski

$500-$999

Jennifer Clifford

John Dee

Timothy Feager

Maureen Laschober

$250-$499

Anthony Frego

The Most Reverend Louis Tylka

Delynn Zambon

$100-$249

Catherine (Brown) Beres

Cathleen (Owens) Calhoun

Tina Marie DeLuca

Jennifer (Werner) Sowacke

Anne (Kaczmarski) Waite

$1-$99

Tom Gray

Linda Wurtz

Class of 1989

Class Gift Total: $5,740.37

$1,000-$2,499

Sue (Procanyn) Perram

$500-$999

Oscar Olmos

Amy Rasmussen

$250-$499

Bryan Bishop

Brian Healy

Korin (Bijak) Schmidt

Matthew & Mary (Slawnikowski)

Seery

Christian Villasenor

$100-$249

Gina (Crocilla) Bruner

Thomas Cooper

Christopher Hausoul

Marc Pantarotto

Leslie A. Ramusack

Joseph Vallero

Jennifer Ziltz

$1-99

Stacy (Staniszewski) Zampillo

Class of 1990

Class Gift Total: $2,020.46

$500-$999

Kerianne (Detloff) Hearns

Shannon (Reidy) Nichols

$250-$499

Tiffany Switalski

$100-$249

William Mariani

Katie (Kersten) McManaman

Nichole (Schau) Santoro

Steven Sikorski

$1-$99

Julie (Torkelsen) DeLuca-Webb

Laura (Devaney) Foote

Robert Frigo

James Mattio

Julie Nagler

Class of 1991

Class Gift Total: $4,850.46

$500-$999

Katherine Helm-Lewis

Carl Leader

Johanna McFadden

Sarah Testa

$250-$499

Frank D. Dutkiewicz

William B. Eagan, III

Narahari Sastry

$100-$249

Cynthia Bianchi

Tricia Boguslawski

Gregory W. Kelley

Brian & Kerri (Frigo) Kleszynski

Ann Komer

Joy (Olszewski) Kucharski

Estaban Lopez

Brian O’Meara

Tim Tilton

James E. Willard

$1-$99

Michael K. Carlson

Donna (Czachura) Dardon

Mary Ann (Cruz) Dichoso

Rebecca (Wakely) Kreisel

Elisa (Brown) Mattio

Nicole Ray-Clark

Terri Riley

Stephen Sopher

Class of 1992

Class Gift Total: $4,680.54

$500-$999

Colleen (Blasgen) Brewer

$250-$499

Morgan Collier

Thomas Haddon

Jennifer Pasyk

Kenneth E. Sebahar

Chris Stremlau

$100-$249

Mia (Angellotti) Allen

Stacy (Gerstetter) Baiter

Rocco Bianchi

Donald Cull

Michelle Flamini

Stephen Fodor

Kathryn Gleason

E. Rebecca Hart

Stacey (Buckner) Mack

Kurt McLaughlin

Mark Opilka

Bonnie (Serrato) Pressler

Christine (Byrne) Schindler

Salvatore Sorrentino

$1-$99

Eric Bramowicz

Eric Broxterman

Kellie Caprio

Susan (Lewandowski)

Cordogan

Kara (Timpone) Cronan

Rebecca (King) DeSalvo

Jennifer (Rentz ) Ebert

Christopher Faso

Selena Gonzalez

Talah Halaby

Colleen Loftus

John Lydon

Maria O’Connor

Kelly (Stevens) Philbin

Marianne Quandt

Allen Shander

Kristan (Juraska) Spencer

Candace Wordlaw

Class of 1993

Class Gift Total: $47,300.55

$20,000+

Chris Ormsby

$5,000-$9,999

Harry J. Howisen

$1,000-$2,499

Scott Marshall

Robert McLaughlin

Carol (Pelino) Powers

Jacqueline (Feldner) Tuley

$250-$499

Timothy & Nicole (Cataldi)

Hanifin

Angela (Segvich) Matushek

Rebecca (Rodarte) Vock

$100-$249

JoMarie Hoholik

Maureen (McNulty) Markelz

Scott Nair

Tricia (Cox) Pecka

Kate (Moffatt) Rhodes

Sean Sullivan †

Class of 1994

Class Gift Total: $7,606.46

$1,000-$2,499

L.J. Witkowski

$500-$999

Karen (McGirr) Daugherty

Joseph Flores

Dennis P. Murnighan, Jr.

Alan Panozzo

$250-$499

Rich & Mary (Ketcham) Bisaga

Jeanette (Beaudry) Bruni

James Kozlowski

Nicholas Peters

Dana Smith

Brian & Tracy (Patrizi)

VanderLuitgaren

Kevin Walery

Matthew Wolfsmith

$100-$249

Eric Burnett

Richard Hussey

Christopher B. Lydon

Sarah Stucke

$1-$99

Timothy Heneghan

Crystal (Redmond)

Phillips-Pierce

Mary (Anderson) Taylor

Class of 1995

Class Gift Total: $8,991.18

$1,000-$2,499

Kerri (McLaughlin) Hiller

Rosanne (Cull) Ososki

$500-$999 Anonymous

April (Bisaga) Carr

Edward Lechner

$250-$499

Michael Cavalieri

Andrew DeLaurentis

Thomas Estock

Scott Gustafson

$100-$249

Christy Brown

George & Amy (Mattio) Del Rio

Robyn Donaldson

Kerry (Korosa) Enright

Dana Falconer

Erin (Emig) LaCourt

Cristina Lopez

Sarah (LaBelle) Pfiffner

Cynthia Serrato

Joleen Simonetti-Burnett

Margo (Colebourn) Steahly

Christina (Crawford) Steed

Joni (Nykiel) Van Alstine

L. Jon Villasenor

Georgeann Weisman

$1-$99

Andrea (Martin) Baker

Katherine Bluhm

Michael Brooks

Charles Burke

Cynthia (Persha) Butler

Thomas Cassidy

Cathryn Cline-Casillas

Michael Coglianese

Kelly Cooper

Roger Drummond

Katherine Grosh

Jennifer (Kowalewski)

Hanenburg

Malissa (Patrick) Hanley

Kevin Henderson

Jennifer (Schleng) Hernandez

Marcel Jean

Lorrell Kilpatrick

Kelly (Kovacs) Kramer

Bridget (McLaughlin)

Lindbloom

Colleen (Laschober) Maples

Daniel McAteer

Danielle (Ware) McGee

Colleen (Leick) Nieckula

Neil Pierce

Aviva Rosas

Victoria (Nelson) Russman

Alex Valery

Robert Velo

Class of 1996

Class Gift Total: $ 4,806.76

$1,000-$2,499

William Murnighan

$500-$999

Richard Bojda

$250-$499

Elizabeth (McIlvain)

Czechanski

Rebecca (Kiran) DeLaurentis

Nicole Lamorte

Sean Scanlon

Colette (Edmisten) Williams

Michael Wojcikiewicz

$100-$249

Brian Berg

Daniel Komer

Luciana (Zarlengo) Moran

Heather (Bava) Owens

Jacqueline (Morell) Rose

Natalie (Masciotra) Sidor

$1-$99

Kelly Anoe

Levi Gathing

Tami Halaby

James Mendenhall

Mark Mickiewicz

Abe Mierzwa

Paul Welsh

Class of 1997

Class Gift Total: $8,810.42

$1,000-$2,499

John Brennan

Tracee Friederich

Robert Gromala

Edward T. Halaburt

$500-$999

Jerry Misch

Kristine Palka

Richard & Cynthia (McGirr)

Rousseau

Laura (Dreznes) Waller

$250-$499

Kenneth Czechanski

$100-$249

Matthew Banach

Keith Jorgensen

Brian Wagner

$1-$99

Albert Anderson

Jacqueline Lloyd

Class of 1998

Class Gift Total: $4,345.83

$1,000-$2,499

Thomas Rohn

$500-$999

Nicole (Johnstone) Bojda

Gregory Holl

$250-$499

Mary Lockton

$100-$249

Eric Baytala

Michael Conroy

Kristen Duffy

Tia France

Gail (Adduci) Gogliotti

Erick Middleton

Anthony Waznonis

$1$99

Jeffery Beckham, Jr.

Julie (Durante) Dykstra

Lauren (Esolato) Healy

Mike Kucharzak

Kimberly Leehaug

Derrick Manuel

Tobias Ortega

Terrence Pirtle

John Vallone

Class of 1999

Class Gift Total: $5,266.75

$1,000-$2,499

Meaghan (Hanifin) Dees

Brian Velo

$500-$999

Stephanie (Janowiak) Conti

Amanda (Niemiec) Holl

Constance Richardson

$250-$499

Harold Weise, III

Patrick & Selene (Day) Willard

$100-$249

Mark Dujsik

Timothy Field

James & Kristin (Michalak)

Landini

Kimberly Richardson

Katherine (Kelly) Rodriguez

Nicholas Szulczewski

Kevin Welsh

$1-$99

Amanda (West) Fierce

Bridget (Horn) Welsh

Class of 2000

Class Gift Total: $13,518.77

$2,500-$4,999

Kerry (Beukema) Vander Wal

$1,000-$2,499

Carlo & Cheryl (Feldner) Gozzi

Richard Payne

$500-$999

Nicholas & Holly (McAvoy) Lopez

Thomas Raczka

Christopher Uhl

$250-$499

Adam J. Gonzales

Kristin (Dawson) Grady

Theodore Karagias

Jon Pohlman

Jim Wallin

$100-$249

Manali (Dabhi) Abhyankar

Timothy Bock

Brandon Chaisson

Elizabeth (Ortman) Ehrhart

Alejandro Espinosa

Gustavo Galvan

Cassandra M. Gray

Joseph Janowick

Thomas Kocinski

Christopher Koenig

Nicole (Munoz) Love

Julie (Krygeris) Marusarz

Justin McMulin

Jennifer (Fugaj) Miskov

Christopher Murphy

Meghan (Blackburn) Myers

Robert & Jamie (Brinton) Natale

Sean Palumbo

Nicholas Pascarella

Megan (Rubinas) Radavich

Anne (Walery) Semenske

Jennifer (Murphy) Williams

$1-$99

Elizabeth (Huidobro) Agbarah

Anne Coatar

Denise Colangelo

Julia Czaszwicz

Nicole (Stern) DeGrave

Anne Kmetz

Alexandra McJimpsey

Louis Nowaczyk

Michelle (Harrison) Plunkett

Peter Rohn

Justin Storer

Gia (Girolami) Weber

Class of 2001

Class Gift Total: $8,093.73

$1,000-$2,499

Christopher McDonnell

$500-$999

Meghan Kean

Suzanne (Duckett) Kimmerly

Douglas Krupa

Cara Morantz

$250-$499

D’Anna (Cepela) Flowers

John Grady

$100-$249

Laura Bianciotto

Kristie (Lukasik) Biederwolf

Patrick Boesen

Gabriel Deon Bradley

Kimberly (Betton) Chaney

Lily (Ng) Chapman

Edward Farmer

Michael Gavin

Charlene Gettings

Kathleen Houk

Scott Kawa

Tiffany (Swiderek) & Michael Lindemulder

Natalie (Kremer) & Zachary McGathey

Bridget (Egan) McMulin

Jana (Panici) & Juan Montesdeoca

Sarah (Spiller) Murphy

Matthew Ostrowski

Ashley (Dering) & Jason Romano

Jennifer Sheehan

Thomas Skowronski

Adrienne Tucker

Tiffany Vock-Groen

$1-$99

Jeffrey Bednarek

Douglas Buchler

Jamie (DalCorobbo) & Rob Healy

Edward & Carly (Prospero) Hickey

Shannon (Ebner) Hollandsworth

Brandon Kelly

Lisa Luering

Kevin Magruder

Lindsay (Peele) Norwood

Kristin (LaVine) Okner

Adam Parise

Jocelyn (Carr) Pascale

Justin Sengstock

Steven Smith

Kristen Spathis

Jill Staszewski

Shayla Steward

Jonathan Turak

Class of 2002

Class Gift Total: $9,954.74

$1,000-$2,499

Mike Duffy

Jeffrey Patton

$500-$999

Keriann Kordas

Kyle Ruge

$250-$499

Lawrence Mollo

Nicholas & Erin (Falucskai)

Russell

Kevin Zielinski

$100-$249

Mary (Kearns) Arrigo

Jennifer Bins

Justin Blackstone

Gianna (Schultz) Bock

Shannon (Wilson) Bradley

Nathan & Katherine (Cour) Bruni

Samantha Chapleau

Michael Coffey

Jennifer (Purcell) Deenihan

Kristine (Zudycki) Dinaso

Sergio Flores

Shannon (Healy) Gross

Amber (Vaughn) Henderson

Danielle (Carter) Iddins

Tom Kaczmarczyk

Bryan Klopack

Robert Kocur

Kathryn (Mantoan) LaMear

David McKeown

Curtis Mordus

Ashley (Bochenek) Perkovic

Justin Robinson

Gregory Rodriguez & Julie Lipinski-Rodriguez

Daniel Smart

Kevin & Jessica (Kammholz)

Smosna

Amanda (Vander Meer) Sokol

Christopher Tindall

Gary Walter

Stephanie (Warner) Wasserman

Steven Winkler

Tom Zarlengo

Benjamin D. Zerante

$1-$99

Jillian (Jesk) Agius

Laura Bos

Crystal Brown-Callahan

Lawrence Campbell

Kishore Dodda

Katherine Egan

Kristin E. Field

Kristen (Fischer) Flynn

Tara Halaby

Ashley (Mitchell) Harris

Daniel Hogan

Aziz Howse

Kevin Huizenga & Elizabeth

Pinkus-Huizenga

Cynthia R. Hunter

Erin (O’Malley) Jarmusz

Bradford Jones

Jocelyn Jones

Michelle (Furman) Klein

Jennifer Kouba

Michelle Lipira

Jennifer Maccagnano

Lawrence Mancini

Christopher & Stephanie

(Nagan) Martinez

Amanda McKillip

Catherine (Tekiela) Mendenhall

Thomas O’Brien

Justin Pattison

Wykovious Rayson

Brandon Roberson

Todd Rudolf

Justine Schavocky

Megan (Pursley) Shaklee

Heather (O’Connor) Sikora

Russell Singleton

Matthew Skowronski

Tricia (Carlson) Smith

Tracy Stillman

Colleen (Hallahan) Vail

Michael Van Camp

Ann (Bertrand) Wegmann

Matthew Welton

Christopher Winters

Lindsay Wood

Class of 2003

Class Gift Total: $4,241.75

$2,500-$4,999

John G. Berger, Jr.

$250-$499

Michael McSherry

$100-$249

Lindsey (West) Coffey

Michael Kozor

Elizabeth Santori

$1-$99

Timothy Huizenga

Class of 2004

Class Gift Total: $33,140.58

$10,000-$19,999

Michael Jedlicka

$5,000-$9,999

Steve Tortorello

$2,500-$4,999

Lauren (Woods) Jones

Christopher P. Lilek

$1,000-$2,499

Adam & Jessica (Brown) Galvan

Megan (Cleary) Stavriotis

$500-$999

Emily (Verkruyse) Nakkawita

Abby (Sullivan) Schill

$100-$249

Sara (Logan) Flores

Laura M. Penksik

Ryan Vaughan

Meghan (Galligan) Welsh

$1-$99

Robert G. Linder

Class of 2005

Class Gift Total: $8,318.66

$1,000-$2,499

James M. Murphy

Colleen Peabody

Patrick Richel

$500-$999

James Bruno

Michael Mesterharm

Paul Torres

$250-$499

Anthony O’Shea

$100-$249

Brian Coleman

Joseph A. DiLuia

Amy (Crocilla) Fitzgerald

Christina M. Golubski

Stephen & Lisa (Mazur)

Huizenga

James Jones

Kevin Marvinac

Kevin J. Moffatt

Emily C. Quinlan

Brittany (Bogs) Sewell

Victoria Sweeney

Cassandre (Herard) Yancey

$1-$99

Ryan E. Duddy

Ryan C. Kolczynski

Thomas Raehl

Rebecca (Bugajski) Shaman

Maureen Stumpf

Jesse R. Tyler

Lauren (Finlon) Warm

Alexis Winter

Cesar Zambrano

Class of 2006

Class Gift Total: $11,065.05

$5,000-$9,999

Matthew A. Gornick

$1,000-$2,499

Chiblie L. Coleman

Charles E. Keppler

$500-$999

Justine (LePore) Pugh

$250-$999

Maureen T. Healy

James L. Lauer

$100-$249

Joseph P. DiMaggio

Amanda (Stenson) Grabowski

Leticia (Gonzalez) Johnson

Lauren E. Toosevich

Ryan C. Zarlengo

$1-$99

Sandra L. Hall

Chad M. Lesczynski

Daniel G. Rynne

Autumn Y. Susberry

Blaise J. Sylvester

Class of 2007

Class Gift Total: $15,436.42

$10,000-$19,999

Caitlin (Pauley) Jedlicka

$1,000-$2,499

Anonymous

$250-$499

Matt Dee

$100-$249

Suzanne Doggett

Kendell J. Greer

Taylor (Glomb) Lundstrom

Catherine (Jansen) Wenner

$1-$99

Catherine E. Bertrand

Kirstin M. Bowns

Thomas A. Connelly

Myriah DeBoer

Stephanie N. Kuersten

Class of 2008

Class Gift Total: $26,398.56

$20,000+

Dennis A. Kelly

$1,000-$2,499

Anonymous

Joseph L. Giannini

$500-$999

Dominick & Kara (Walsh) Corsiglia

$250-$499

Brian P. Iggins

Kyla A. Kelly-Scurlock

Andres F. Rodriguez

Ashley R. Sypole

$100-$249

John L. Cifelli

$1-$99

Breanne M. Amadio

Class of 2009

Class Gift Total: $978.55

$500-$999

Daniel Anderson

$100-$249

Joshua & Gia (Franklin) Forney

Casey Lilek

$1-$99

Sean Barry

Joan (Furjanic) Severe

Class of 2010

Class Gift Total: $3,387.12

$1,000-$2,499

James & Emily (Joria) Lamb

$500-$999

Hannah Krydynski

$250-$499

Samuel D. Kirschenheiter

Elizabeth A. Lynch

Timothy & Kim (Karlin) Michels

Patricia (Gornick) O’Shea

$100-$249

Sam Beck

P. Scott Bening, Jr.

Frank A. Longo

$1-$99

Caitlin Connelly

Joseph Johnson

Marielle N. Jones

Lindsay A. Kaminski

John Martello

Chinna (Newsome) Smith

Class of 2011

Class Gift Total: $3,610

$1,000-$2,499

Oluwafemi A. Agbabiaka

$500-$999

Joseph T. Bergen

$250-$499

Brian P. Kelly

$100-$249

Nathaniel S. Bodnar

Kelly M. Costello

Tricia A. Gopalakrishnan

Laura A. Jansen

Armando J. Lopez

Michael & Madeline (Tolish)

Spear

Michael L. Toliver

$1-$99

Devin M. Bready

Candace M. Burton

Ariell C. Carter-Cameron

Briana M. Clark

Devin (Green) DeNofio

Karie (Schaberger) Johnson

Yesenia Juarez

Brooke (Hershberger) Krog

Ve’Amber D. Miller

Megan A. Murday

Blake A. Rivera

Brian H. Robinson

Emma M. Terrazas

Barbara J. Vega

Class of 2012

Class Gift Total: $7,663.14

$1,000-$2,499

Robert A. Cifelli

Jack H. Ziltz

$500-$999

Dillon J. Domke

$250-$499

Josue Zambrano

$100-$249

Matthew D. Anderson

Olivia M. Beck

Johnathon T. Brodeur

Courtney (Green) Calderone

Nicole K. Drosos

Kelly L. Foley

Ashley (Rodriguez) Gainer

Brooke (Kuersten) Graves

Blaise N. Harwell

Jenna M. Hess

Morgan E. Hirschfield

Adam Q. Howard

Steven R. Kekeis

Julie B. Kistner

Brett T. Lilek

Robert F. Lynch

Dominic M. Pascale

Michael T. Peabody

Devin T. Pickett

Jenna K. Santacaterina

Bernadette M. Senick

Michael T. Shegich

Monica M. Skibbie

$1-$99

Marissa A. Abston

David W. Angell

Lyndsey (Trump) Arteaga

James T. Barksdale

Asia S. Billingsley

Ashley L. Cady

Jason P. Caffarelli

James P. Cavanaugh, Jr.

Kyle R. Cayton

Benjamin T. David

Walter J. Douglas

Bradley Engstrand

Alan C. Farmer

Phillip & Olivia (Furlan) Faso

Brittany B. Forrest

Moe Giglio

Lauren L. Giwa-Amu

Paris J. Glenn

Summer (Fields) Hayda

Paige Holly

Monet N. Jones

Vincent K. Jones

Matthew M. Lamb

Jacob J. Lorenz

Samantha L. Lucente

Dominique Z. Maxberry

Melanie M. Melvin

Nicole M. Panozzo

Sean M. Rea, Jr.

Robert A. Ruiz

Breanna K. Tilley

Lauren J. Walker

Markia S. Walker

Tyler A. Walton

Randall F. Wells

Elesha E. West

Class of 2013

Class Gift Total: $6,928.10

$5,000-$9,999

Katlynn M. Dee

$500-$999

James W. Spain

$250-$499

Jake A. Sopko

$100-$249

Matthew P. Bush

Jason G. Fleming

Jennifer N. Jones

Fauve J. Liggans-Hubbard

Grace K. Van Beest

$1-$99

Miranda M. Melone

Class of 2014

Class Gift Total: $939.28

$250-$499

SPC Imani S. Fizer

Ryan T. Kelly

$100-$249

Rachel E. Fleming

Abigail K. Hamann

$1-$99

Jose Tavarez-Muniz

Michael O. Saldana

Class of 2015

Class Gift Total: $1,467.63

$500-$999

Joel P. Godinez

$100-$249

Robert C. Clifton III

Jacqueline E. Poe

$1-$99

Ruqayat A. Adebesin

Brandon D. Barnes

Kennedy N. Beard

Joseph T. Blom

Deja M. Brewer

Aaron H. Camacho

Joseph M. Cifelli

Sydney W. Cimini

Jabree D. Collins

Julian J. Goods

Joshua C. Haynes

Jennifer M. Hickey

Kennedy Horton

Cassidy J. Komorowski

Vincent A. Magana

Debra J. Miller

Matthew B. Mindak

John J. Peabody

Juan Jose C. Salcedo, Jr.

Will Simon

Alexander G. Tama

Miguel A. Tavarez

Terri A. Thomas

Marcus P. Webster

Class of 2016

Class Gift Total: $1,092.73

$250-$499

Julia M. Kapocius

Jessica M. Soria

$100-$249

Christine M. Boland-Prom

Kyle N. Walker

$1-$99

Ariana M. Arriaga

Myran N. Brewer

Jordyn A. Bush

Michael A. Donald

Phillip L. Faso

Emma R. Fleming

Adriana Garcia

Taylor M. Howard

Diego A. Mendenhall

Margaret A. Polley

George C. Schreiber

Cierra M. Sledge

Terrell C. Stanley

Class of 2017

Class Gift Total: $880

$100-$249

Mae L. Van Beest

$1-$99

Warren D. Allen

Aidan J. Anderson

Tayler B. Belton

Joshua M. Blair

Jaylen A. Bush

Davonte M. Carson

Xiomara D. Demarchi

Caitlyn A. Densmore

Eric J. Donaldson

Megan C. Fuhrman

Amir A. Ghazaleh

Madeleine N. Gnezda

Jack V. Hajduch

Julian O. Harrell

Kyle A. Johnson

Vernell Johnson IV

Christian J. Lambert

Mikaela V. Macuga

Renata T. Meyer

Joseph T. Narcissi

Chibuzo N. Nwawueze

Caroline G. Perrot

Joseph A. Piunti

Jarel T. Powell

Joshua A. Randle El II

Joseph W. Stith

Parker M. Thurston

Class of 2018

Class Gift Total: $66.39

$1-$99

Benjamin J. Anderson

Isabelle A. Biegler

Ryan J. Dee

Class of 2019

Class Gift Total: $30

$1-$99

Amy Curtis

Class of 2021

Class Gift Total: $2,831.10

$2,500-$4,999

Marian Catholic - Class of 2021

$100-$249

Juliana Cutrara

Christopher Kasperan

Quincy Waiters

Class of 2022

Class Gift Total: $2,981.30

$2,500-$4,999

Marian Catholic - Class of 2022

$100-$249

Julisa Alcantar

Report of Annual Giving

July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

HPS Chicago, LLC

Friends of Marian Catholic

$20,000+

Anonymous

Timothy & Eileen Bergen

The Cary Company

Dominican Sisters of Springfield

John G. Gorrell

Robert & Dolores Jones, Jr.

Jeff Keith

Anthony R. and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation

Maria L. Pasquinelli

Sage Foundation

SPDR S&P ETF Trust

Wells Fargo Advisors Fin Network, LLC

$10,000-$19,999

Anonymous (3)

Irish Fellowship Educational & Cultural Foundation

Loretta Krydynski

Lansing Sport Shop, Inc.

Kenneth McQuade

Patrick J. Ormsby & Susan Dlugosch

Thomas O’Sullivan

Terrance & Jane Peabody

John & Jennifer Puntillo

Riordan Family Foundation (RFF)

Elizabeth Savant

United States Brass and Copper

$5,000-$9,999

Beautyguard Building Products

Kenneth & Rita Beukema

Margery A. Christ

Tina D’Amico

Phil Faso

Kevin & Faye Johnson

Jones & Cleary Roofing and Sheetmetal Co.

Ann Jones

Marquette Associates Inc.

Fr. William O’Mara

Proven Business Systems

Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP

Schwab Charitable Gift Fund

Joshua & Desiree Stoffregen

Toshiba

Warrior Wrestling

$2,500-$4,999

Bonell Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Carl Carlsson

Loretta Cleary

Country House Restaurant

Flossmoor Animal Hospital

Donzell Franklin & Bridgette

Simmons

James & Jean Fuehrmeyer

F. Wilford & Darlene Germino

Quinton & Helen Glenn

Matthew & Ann Marie Gornick

Home Med Care

Harry E. & Helen Howisen

Deceased

Dan & Kelly Murray

Kenneth & Cheryl Muszynski

Tim & Christina Perchinski

Ryan & Juraska, LLP

Savant Investment Advisers, Inc.

Lyra Taloi

Gregory & Mary Underwood

$1,000-$2,499

Geeta Aiyer

American Sale Corporation

Arnie Bauer Buick GMC

Mark & Kim Beamon

Thomas & Mitzi Beebe

Scott & Cynthia Bodnar

William & Afua Boiquaye

Bridgeview Manufacturing Co.

Todd Bundrant

Robert Burke

Timothy Coleman

Daniel & Lisa Collins

Congress Asset Management Company LLP

Martin & Rosann Conroy

Country Financial

CS McKee, LP

Gerald Curran Sr.

Gary & Mary Eileen Curtis

Dorothy Damron

Shirley Davis

Ralph & Lynn DeJong

John DiLuia

William & Elizabeth Doyle

Joseph Duran & Margaret

Masiotra

Ecolab Foundation

Livia Faso

Joseph & Karla Fiaoni, Sr.

Cecily Fultz

Gregory Gaither

Barbara Gallagher

Daniel & Tammie Genisio

Vanessa Harmon

John & Pat Heneghan

John P. Herr

David & Jacquelyn Hilger

Tori & Aja Hughes

Robin & Joanne Jesk

Brian & Karen Johnson

William Kates

Charlotte Kelly

Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.

Kickert School Bus Lines, Inc.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Gary Kopycinski

Thaddeus & Josephine Kowynia

Michael Lamb

Legacy Rail Operation LLC

Paul & Cathryn Lilek

LSV Asset Management

Tory & Vicki Mascolino

Mayer Brown Fund Finance

Kristopher & Kerri McDonough

Robert McQuade

Metavante Corporation

Metropolitan Steel Inc.

Thomas & Tracy Mick

Midwest Aerospace, Ltd.

Mi-Jack Products, Inc.

Carmen Milen

David & Jane Milen

Morgan Stanley

Joseph & Christina Nichols

Joseph Pasquinelli

Peter Shannon & Co.

Vijai Ponnezhan & Sylwia

Klajs-Ponnezhan

Proud Grandparent

Lola Proulx

George & Cindy Quinlan

Sandra Riley

Elizabeth Rohn

Parker Roth

Sean Scanlon

Theodore Schafer †

Curt Schubert

Segall, Bryant, & Hamill

Elliott & Angelica Segarra

Summit Animal Hospital

Michael & Theresa Taylor

The Friends Of Donald

Kwasigroch

Michael Tuley

Robert & Cristina Tumacder

Vanguard Charitable

Paula H. Wix

James Yant †

John & Stacey Yock

$500-$999

AkzoNobel Coatings Inc

Miran & Carol Albrecht

Amazon Smile Foundation

Terrell & Sandra Anderson

Sergio Ayala, Jr.

Joseph & Nancy Biggio

James & Sharon Blair

Michael Blais

Bloom Township Government

Mark & Michelle Brown

Dan & Kathy Brzeszkiewicz

Geraldine Burke

William & Alice Butterfield

Joseph & Lynn Callahan

Emmet & Elaine Cassidy

Richard & Sarah Ceragioli

Peter & Nancy Chmura

Kevin P. Considine

Gerald & Jill Contro

Sharon Cooper

Marcus & Katrina Crawford

Caren Dee

Thomas J. DiBiase

Dino’s Food & Liquor

Anita Donaldson

Walter Edmisten

Mark Evans

Elizabeth Fagan

Carol Faron

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

David & Linda Fleming

Mark & Beth Fleming

John & Karen Fuerst

Gallagher Asphalt Corporation

Amar Garapati

Dennis Gorman

Robert & Beth Grill

John & Lisa Guzzo

H.H.H., Incorporate

Donald & Margaret Hollandsworth

Selwyn N. Hope

Hugh Ingrasci

Sherwin & Jean Jaculbe

Paul & Lisa Jenkins

Kenneth & JoAnn Karlin

Michael & Mary Kirschenheiter

Mitchell A. Kline

Paul & Kim Knueppel

Michael & Christine Kristl

Paul Lafond

Bobby & Alysia Lambert

Philip & Mary Lambert

William & Patricia † Laschober

Lepenseur Youth Services Inc,

Ernie & Maureen Lopez

Edward † & Barbara Mackey

Bill & Cheryl Malmloff

Marian Catholic Men’s

Basketball

Anthony & Tori Mascolino

Thomas & Marissa McDermott

Andrew & Leslie McDonough

Susan Miller

Dale Mitchell

Jerold & Maureen Morantz

Dawn Murnighan

Sunil Narula

Gerard & Tracy O’Brien

James & Sandra Pena

Arbor Care Piekarski & Sons

Bob & Kimberly Piekarski

Thomas & Loretta Powers

Faye Predny

Stephen & Lupe Prusa

George & Sally Pustai

Tavaris & Armie Quinn

Russell &Roberta Renaldy

Len & Jessica Rhein

Benard & Dottie Robinson

Robert & Pamela Rodey

Rotary Club of Chicago

Heights-Park Forest

Gordon & Amy Sharkey

William F. Shean Jr.

Terence & Diana Smith

Robert & Constance Solorio

Southland Smiles Dental Care

Michael & Denise Spain

Sportsfield, Inc.

St. John Youth Baseball

St. Agnes Parish

Reginald & Kimberly

Summerrise

John & Jane Surd

Sandra Sweeney

TEM Services Inc. HVAC

Specialists

Reginald & Amy Treadwell

Derek Trnka & Anne-Marie

Pasquinelli-Trnka

Lawrence & Patricia Turner

Richard & MaryAnn Visin

Diane Walsh †

James & Mary Walter

Walt’s Food Centers

Rob Welling

Ben Westberg

Nick & Rose Zagotta

Barbara A. Zeller

$250-$499

Abbvie Inc.

Robert & Patricia Bailey

Matthew Berk

Danny & Shelly Biesboer

Erwin & Roberta Bogs

Tim Brooks

David J. Bruni

Joanne Bruni

Craig Chastain & Tracy Ustinov

James & Gloria Costello

Gerard & Cindy Dupczak

Jenny Field

Kimberly Field

John & Charity Giemzik

Rich Giusti

Laura Godinez

Debbie Grober

Napoleon & Pamela Haney

John & Margaret Hayes

Vincent Holzhall

Homewood Dairy Queen

Richard Hyman

Sharon Hyman

Marvin & Rochelle Hyndman

JEM MEDspa Munster

Yolanda Johnson

Donald & Lynn Kasperan

James & Maureen Kelly

Thomas & Mary Jo Kelly

Wayne Kendall & Beth

Macaluso-Kendall

Richard King

Theresa Kossler

Lawrence Kosteck

Jacquelyn Krizmanich

Charles Lane

Theo Lavizzo & Ms. Cherese

Ledet

David Liesen

Tom & Kay Lohmann

Janice T. Loomis

Craig Martin & Marcia

Taylor-Martin

Thomas & Karen Marvinac

Heather McDonald

Gloria McFarlane

Sean & Annie Mele

Michael & Laura Melvin

Midwest Promotional Group

Robert & Denise Molitsky

Kim Morrison

Kathleen ( Walsh ) Mulcahy

Richard & Nancy Nethercott

Jose & Vicki Nieto

Thomas O’Brien

James & Joanne Panozzo

Debra Porter-Nelson

Susan Przybylo

Ronald & Carol Rasmussen

Mark & Colleen Reiner

Will Ross

Rotary Club Chicago Financial District

Phillip & Glenda Rowe

Laura Schreiber

Timothy Seese & Arceli Marrufo

Bernadette Silvestri

James Smart

Norman & Etta Smith

Rosella Smith

Louis Spoonhour

Robert & Jean Staack

Drew & Barbara Steinbach

Charles & Karen Thier

Steven Tonhaiser

Michael & Arlene Tortorello

Charles & Susan Tuskan

Russell & Tonya Urban

Phillip & Mary Vasquez

Nicolas & Linda Ventura

Brian & Shelly Waddle

Roland & Chantal Walker

Westat

Marc & Debora Willage

Yvette Williams

Karen Zerante

$100-$249

Stanley & Joyce Abraham

Nancy R. Adams

Rita Affleck-Graves

Andrew Akstin

Lou & Resa Alb

Richard & Tara Allen

Kenneth Anderson

Roger Anderson

Kennedy Asenso-Bediako & Vida Agyeman-Badu

Thomas & Christine Barrett

Adam Baze

Richard Beddigs

Donald & Ann Beese

Douglas & Bernice Benker

David Berg

Robert & Ginny Bergstrom

Richard & Jane Bessette

Susan Biemeret

Jennifer Blanchette

Linda Body

Millicent Borishade

Christine Boyd

Patrick & Eileen Breslin

Brown-Forman Corporation

Thomas E. Burg

John & Elizabeth Bush

James & Betty Butridge

John & Cynthia Buxbaum

Nathan Bylsma

Betty Calacci

Sandra A. Casey

Martha Cavalieri

Ronald Centanni

Thomas & Maureen Cetera

John Chung

Caroline Cieciura

Louise Colebrooke

Tim Connelly

Katie Conway

Janet Cook

Cornerstone Companies

Michael & Kristina Court

Robert Cross

Charles & Sharon Cusick

Carson Dach

Nancy Dannels

Brian & Arlene De Sousa

Jason Debergh

Tom DiBiase

Ed & Mary DiLuia

James & Rosemary Duda

Thomas & Holly Duffy

Rebecca Dujsik

Joseph & Shari Elbaor

Ralph & Lennea Ellis

John & Mary Kay Entsminger

Charles & Mary Evenson

Dirk Evers

Lucy H. Falor

Families United in Christ, LL33

John & Michele Faso

Melissa Faulkner

William & Susan Felke

Antonio Ferreira & Leticia Hernandez

Figaro Services

Eugene & Margaret Finnegan

James Flamini

Brendan & Rose Marie Foley

Josh Ford

Charles & Wanda Foster

Franciscan Health Dyer

Volunteer Services

Fred & Dorothy Frego

Gary & Julie Friederich

Peter & Nancy Frigo

Frances Fuehrmeyer

Warren W. Furey

Gabe’s Place Restaurant

Robert & Danielle Gaczkowski

Michael & Patricia Gavin

Carole Gebbia

Patricia George

Jeffrey & Georgia Gerretse

Thomas & Mary Ann Golden

Thomas & Mary Golubski

Gregory & April Gordon

Kate Graham-McHugh

Keith & Sharon Grill

Kevin Grotke

Michael Gustafson

Eugene & Mary Haakonson

Joshua Hale

Melanie Harris-Smith & Kenneth Smith

Toleda Hart

Wayne Haser

Edward Henschel

Michael Hickey

Sr. Judine Hilbing, O.P.

Ronald & Patricia Hofkamp

Keith Huffman

James Hughes

Paul & Maureen Huizenga

James & Anita Jackson

Michael & Lisa Jackson

Thomas & Mary Jansen

Gary Jensen

Nick Jensen

Trent & Carey Jensen

Robert & Judy Jines

Don Johnson

Robert Johnson

Malik & Pamela Jones

Senator Patrick Joyce

Alan & Mary † Juraska

Robert & Mary Kain

Thomas & Rosanne Kapera

Andrea Kayne

Karen Kelly

Paul & Dorita Kint

Hyon Son KO

Michael & Marianne Korfiatis

Kenneth & Mary Lu Kot

John & Kathy Ladowicz

Michael & Nichole Lafferty

Mark & Jennifer Lamb

August Lentz

Joni Lewandowski

Joseph & Judy Lewandowski

Thomas & Kathleen Lipinski

Barbara Loya

Edwin & Lucille Lugowski

Karen Lyman

Charles Malott

Barbara McArthur

Joel & Linda McCarthy

Theodora McClain

Joe & Diana McDonnell

Michael McGirr

Art McKechnie

Mike & Michelle McManus

David & Kathy Mehl

Debora Mehlet

Rob Melbert

James & Marcia † Mendenhall

Brandi Middleton

Woodrow & Diane Miller

Joseph Mizinski

William & Mary Moffatt

Martin † & Mary Kay Monahan

Henry Spight & Allania Moore

Joseph Moran

Salvadore & Gayle Mori

J. M. & JoAnne Morrison

Thomas & Marcia Morrison

Richard Moutvic †

Jim & Patty Mulcahy

John & Karen Nair

Eric Neff

Kenneth R. Novak

William & Joyce Novak

Roy & Jane Nowakowski

Ryan Nyiri

Mary Lou O’Brien

Mary O’Grady

Gbenga & Juliet Ogunyoye

Andrew Packer

Jonathan & Joanna Palmer

Karen Perozzi

Michael & Holly Petrelli

Mary Lou Piazza

Lloyd & Mary Pierce

Charles & Rozanne Pintar

Garry Pirc

Mike Pohlman & Irene Vara

Pohlman

John Polley

Joseph & Joan Posewick

Charlie Pressler

Barry Pruett

Jeffrey Quinn

Ron & Betsy Rado

Jerry † & Donna Ramusack

Johnathan Randle El

George & Lynn Ranos

James & Evelyn Reed

Charlene Reimer

Patrick & Maureen Richel

Conrad & Barbara Rieckhoff

Andres & Michelle Rivero

Patrice Robinson & Charlie Robinson

Dennis & Judy Rogala

Eric & Dena Rogers

Mark & Joan Rudolph

Glenn & Diane Ruklic

Glenn & Catherine Rusin

Martin & Gerilyn Rynne

Laura Saran

Thomas & Linda Savick

Robert Schaefer

Mary Schaupp

Ted & Renee Schilling

Kathy Schoening

Raymond Schreiber

Scott Schultz

Adam & Kristen Scribner

Daniel & Mary Lou Segebarth

Deborah Sellers

George & Mary Senick

Steven & Mary Sieracki

Elsie O. Singleton

Mary Sitterding

Jacqueline Skowronek

Teresa Skwarek

Luanne Smith Horton

John & Dorothy Smith

Kenneth Smith & Melanie Har-

ris-Smith

Edward & Diane Smosna

Tim Sovereign

Gregg & Jean Spathis

Henry Spight & Allania Moore

Thomas † & Barbara Stallings

Tabitha Stephens

Janet Stifter

Michael & Cheryl Strus

John F. Sullivan

Ashley Sweet

Richard & Jacqueline Switalski

Stefan & Victoria Szewczyk

Nancy Takashima

Cathy Talbert

Greg Tancrell

Roger † & Barbara Taylor

Charles & Janeen Tennison

Ted & Cheryl Tolish

Tony’s Pizza

Kenneth & Sharon Toosevich

Bernard Travaglini

Robert & Patricia Trebe

Laura Trippel

Joseph Trnka

Joel & Jennifer Uhrick

David Ulstad

Eric & Joan Van Beest

Greg & Nancy Voll

Erika Wagner

Angela Ware

Michael Warnagiris

Seth Weinberger

Harold Weise

Jerome Williams & Candice

Anderson

Ray Willoughby & Alicia Yuhas

Terri Winfree

Denise Zachariah

Nick & Kathy Zagotta

Roberta Zeller

Cathie Zerante

Christa Ziltz

Greg & Donna Zuidema

$1-$99

Neild Agius

Ricardo & Maria Aguilar

Henry Akinyemi

Emmanuel & Caroline Alozie

Kellie Altruda

Guadalupe & Maria Alvarez

Lisa Amadio

Sam & Gloriane Angellotti

Ed Araujo

Juan Arellano & Marisela

Marquez

Anne Asato

Thomas & Kay Ashby

George Auel

Wayne & Marjorie Babiak

Christine Bailey

William & Wanda Bain

Donald & Andee Balash

Linda Baltikas

Susan Banach

Mary Ann Baxter

Christine Beauchamp

Paul & Barbara Beck

Robert Benavides

Michael & Marybeth Beno

Joe Benson

Marcela Bermudez

Michael & Mary Pat Bertrand

William Blackstone

James M. Blair

Stanley Bobaks

James Boguslawski & Patricia M. Mariano

Margaret Boivin

Cathleen Bolda

George & Rosalie Bonini

Bonita Booker

Richard & Margaret Bostedo

Roger Branigan

Caralton & Sheila Brown

Nancy Buchler

James Buechler

The Buona Company

Bill Burns

Glenn & Donna Bylina

Julia Byrne

Bill & Melanie Byrnes

David & Crystal Cady

Gilbert Casillas

Davis & Pauline Chin

Richard Chorba

Brian & Anne Ciastko

John Cieniawski, Jr.

Alex Cipolla

Joanne Clifford

Thomas † & Linda Connelly

Louise Cull

Jason Culpepper & Aisha

Shannon

Ramon Daguinsin

Kathy Dalton

Kenneth Dauphin

Lawrence & Julie Davia

John & Jeanette Davis

Charlie Decker

Bernice Dee

Mary B. Deiters

Rep. Anthony DeLuca

Russel & Eva DeLuca

Ronald Denton

DePaul University, College of Education

Willie Donald & Debra

Baines-Donald

Michael Dowling

Joanna Drackert

Diana Duda

Kathleen Dujsik

Mary Ann Dwornik

Lena Edward

Expert Chemical & Supply, Inc.

Peter & Joanne Fee

Leon & Denosia Fields

Kenneth & Shelia Freeman

Charles & Theresa Funke

Lawrence M. Furey, CFRE

Michael & Donna Furmanek

Carlos & Luz Teresa Gallegos

Courtney Gans

Concelia Gasbarro

Peter Gergel

Tyrone & Fayette Gill

Patricia Gleason

Janette Goodson †

Paul & Jamella Goosby

Joseph & Loretta Gurgone

James & Candace Gwizdalski

Daniel & Pam Hallahan

Robert & Linda Hansen

Francis Harrison

Peggy Healy

Joyce Hempen

Martin & Shelia Herman

Kevin Hoffman

Robert & Margaret Holzhauser

Raymond & Joyce Horath

Darren Howard

Cassandra Hudson

Jackson Huffman

Sean Hughes

William & Suzanne Hurley

Robert & Denise Iggins

Kerry & Deborah Ingram

Madeline Janick

Gregg & Deborah Jarrette

Dolores R. Javorka

Thomas Jez & Lorraine Kubacki

Philip & Cassandra Johnson

James Jones

Yvette Jones

Robert Jordan

Jeff & Dawn Kaderabek

Brian Kahn

Edward & Gina Kanick

Matt Kanzer

Paul Kapocius

Ronald & Mary Kersten

Chris Kilgore

Lou A. Kinney

James & Elizabeth Klipper

Gerald & Kathleen Kowalewski

John & Diana Kozojed

Keith Krapf

Donald & Suzanne Kronenberg

Steven Kuersten

Kevin M. Kullman

Dragan & Susan Labovic

Thomas & Marilyn Lachcik

Robert LaFond † & Patricia Bilott

Kenneth Lalla

Elaine LaParl

Pamela Lau

Charles & Kathleen Lazzara

Russell & Julia Leehaug

John & Patricia Lenz

Gerald & Pamm Lesinski

Michael & Patti Lindeman

Michael & Nancy Lopez

Jeffrey Lorts

Gregory & Maureen Lydon

Paul & Christine Lynch

Romy & Wilhelmia Macasaet

Daniel Mahoney

Alan Maio

Chet Marshall

Joyce E. Marshall

David & Maureen Marthaler

Allyson Martin

James Martin

Victoria Maxwell

James & Sharon McCann

John & Priscilla McDonnell

William McKay

Daniel & Janet McMahon

Corey McNeil

Benjamin& Valerie Milazzo

Anna M. Milianta

Kenneth & Joan Miller

Kyle Miller

Rita Miller

John † & Jane Mohan

Teresa Monos

Britt & Lisa Moore

Jack & Nancy Mosher

Samantha Mueller

Marion Munnich

Donald & Dena Murday

Thomas & Mary Murphy

Larry Murray

Mary Lou Murray

Richard Necastro

Joselyn Nettey

John & Kristin Nieter

Deborah Novak

John † & Sheila O’Hara

David & Yesenia Olivencia -

Duque

James & Stephanie Oviyach

Patricia Paetow

Robert Peick

John & Karen Perkovich

Debra Peters

Kenneth & Alice Peterson

Donald & Theresa Phillips

Jean Claude & Marie

Pierre-Jerome

Thomas † & Cynthia Powers

Mary Prior

Emil & Roxolana Pyk

James & Dorothy Raftery

Chad Rapsky

John Reid

Dennis Reidy & Colleen

Filan-Reidy

Rick Reinbold

Steve & Valerie Richardson

Christopher Rizzi

Michael & Sharon Root

Joan Ruane

David & Carolyn Rudolf

Peter Ruhl

Sam Russo

Raymond Salvador

Michael & April Sampson

David & Catherine Santori

Melissa Schlinger

Robert & Shirley Schlueter

Philip & Maureen Schmitz

Hope Schwarz

John Segvich

Terrence Sharo

Lorraine Sheehan

Tim Sheehan

Patricia Shines

Nicholas Sikora

Jerome & Kathleen Singleton

Sarann Slattery

Michael Slawson

Darleen Sluzas

Eric Smevoll

Leonard & Mary Rita Smith

George Sopher

Frances Steinkamp

John & Jennifer Stickler

Robert & Emma Swanson

Kimberly Thomas

Steven † & Marie Toth

Jimmy Tracy

Donna H. Traxler

Cedric & Tonda Trotter

Tracey Turner

Charlie Usher

Pamela Vanderwall

Nicholas & Gina Videka

Rex C. Waller

Karen Q. Walsh

Michael & Sarah Washington

Deborah Watson

Lula M. Webster

Steven Weglarz

Frank † & Patricia Weitz

Karleen Welch

Carl & Phyllis Wendell

Edward & Brenda Wesley

Rick Whittinghan

Edward Willard

Cynthia Williams

Hannah Wolf

Cheryl Wolgamott

David & Maureen Wozniak

Alison Wright

Jo Marie Yonkus

Brian Youmans

Dawn Zaugh

Renee Zerante

Gift in Kind Donors

Joe Aurelio

Tom Beebe

John Benish, Jr. '84

Sue Brown

Cary Company

Peter & Nancy Chmura

Thomas & April Colvin

Timothy '78 & Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw

Tony DeCarlo

Christy (Brown '95) Debergh

Dino’s Food and Liquor -

Phil '79 & Livia Faso

Mark '99 & Rebecca Dujsik

Dillon J. Domke '12

Eighner’s Flowers and Gifts

Mark & Beth Fleming

Joseph Flores '94

Flossmoor Country Club

Rick '77 & Patty (Krop '82)

Glomb

Gus Bock’s Ace Hardware

Harborside International

Golf Course

Riley E. Harper '15

Donald & Margaret

Hollandsworth

Homewood Dairy Queen

Homewood Florist

Idlewild Country Club

Ann Jones

Jones & Cleary Roofing and Sheetmetal Co.

Judith Lane Gang

Hannah Krydynski '10

Lansing Sport Shop

Christopher P. Lilek '04

Paul & Cathryn Lilek

Lincoln Oaks Golf Course

Jim & Maureen Malloy

Sean Mele

David & Jane Milen

Dan Murray Family

Gerry O’Brien

Colleen Peabody '05

Terrance & Jane Peabody

PepsiCo Foundation

Crystal (Redmond)

Phillips-Pierce

PRP Wines

Mark & Carol (Burke '81)

Swanson

Sandra Sweeney

Michael & Theresa Taylor

Walt’s Food Centers

Joe Zagone '74

Zarlengo, Inc.

Nora C. Zerante '11

Deceased

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

VVeritas VII, emceed by former NFL Bears player Chris Zorich, was full of celebration! During the evening, Marian Catholic commemorated the 150th Anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, presenting them with a painting of St. Dominic created by the school’s art program. As has become tradition, five more individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame recognizing their career success, philanthropy, and service to Marian Catholic students. The night also included a live auction that featured luxurious trips, experiences, and packages: the chance to vacation at a villa in Greece, the beaches of Mexico, and the sunny wine country of California; the famous Instant Wine Cellar; a Night with the White Sox featuring a first pitch experience; and, the opportunity to have a Bears Tailgate Party with Chris Zorich! Veritas VII was the most successful ever, with a net profit of over $163,000! Students like Precious Ogundiran '23 and Marcus Bobbitt '23 are the beneficiaries of the generosity of all those who support the event.

Thank you to our Veritas VII sponsors!

Valedictorian Sponsor

Timothy & Eileen Bergen

Chris '82 & Melanie Domke

Salutatorian Sponsor

Roberta (Rolwing '76) McQuade

Summa Cum Laude Sponsor

Thomas Engstrand '65

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union

Margie Pelino

Magna Cum Laude

Metropolitan Steel Inc. - Tim Caballero

Student Sponsors

Walter '71 & Therese Barry

Margery Crist

Timothy & Janice (Oosterbaan '78) Coleman

Matthew & Ann Marie Gornick

Tory & Vicki Mascolino

Robert McLaughlin

Marty '77 & Jan Oosterbaan

Steven Potts’ 77

“ Education is extremely important to my parents, and I appreciate the sacrifices they have made for my brother and I to have the best opportunity possible. At Marian, I’ve had the chance to explore my faith through Bible study and Kairos. And this year I was selected to be a Dominican Preacher…one of five faith leaders for the school. When I graduate this Spring, I will be the first in my family to attend college. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of God Almighty and my parents. But it also wouldn’t be possible without all of you.” –

Precious Ogundiran '23

“ Ever since I was little, I knew I would attend Marian. My mother, Nicole Wilkins Bobbitt is a graduate of the Class of 1991, and my sister, Alexandria, graduated in 2021 and now attends the University of Notre Dame. When I was in junior high, my father passed away and it placed an emotional and financial strain on us. I was no longer sure if I was going to be able to attend Marian. However, thanks to some of you in this room, I received a scholarship that made my education possible.”

– Marcus Bobbitt '23

Scan the QR code to hear Precious and Marcus’ full stories. If you were not able to attend Veritas VII, you can still contribute to the scholarship fund at mchs.io/donate. We appreciate your support!

Michael Wilczynski '77

Donations

Ellen Benish - Benessere Vineyards

John Benish '84

Timothy & Eileen Bergen

Mike Bruni '86

Chicago White Sox

Rosanne Ciambrone '81

Catherine (Schulze '68) Coll

Tim '78 & Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw

State Rep. Anthony DeLuca

Expert Chemical & Supply

Joe Flores '94

Full Service Decorating, Inc.

Judith Hack '65

John & Margaret Hayes

HPS Chicago LLC

Robert '67 & Teresa (Griffin '67) Hudzik

Arlene Hyman

Robert & Delores Jones

Hannah Krydynaki '10

Joseph & Judith Lewandowski

Allen '64 & Cindy Marazas

Marquette Associates

Joel & Linda McCarthy

Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, OP '67

Michelle McManus

Members of Marian Catholic’s

Board of Directors

Vickie Nieto

Terry & Jane Peabody

Steven Potts '77

PRP Wine International

Charlene Reimer

Patrick & Maureen Richel

Robert Rodey

Tony & Rosella Smith

Rotary Club of Chicago HeightsPark Forest

Gregory & Mary Underwood

Tanya Urban

Erin Williams

Ernest & Nicala Woolfolk

Joe Zagone '74

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Marian Catholic Mission Statement

Marian Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school within the Dominican tradition of study, prayer, community, and preaching.

Marian Catholic students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate ethical leadership and Christian service.

Contributing Writers

Ariel Anderson '13

Becky Dujsik

Cecily Fultz

Julia Kapocius '16

Kevin Kelly '80

Allen Marazas '64

Colleen Peabody '05

Carol (Burke '81) Swanson

Editor, Marian Matters Cecily Fultz / cfultz@marianchs.com

Vice President for Advancement

Colleen Peabody '05 / 708-996-4652 / cpeabody@marianchs.com