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A Return to Retreats
For the first time in over a year, Saint Viator students had the opportunity to learn what it means to “Live the Fourth.” One of the most treasured experiences of alumni, the four-day Kairos retreat, was held in March.
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While the event was held at Saint Viator and students went home once the day’s activities wrapped up instead of spending the night at Cabrini Retreat Center, they enjoyed all of the same talks, reflections, and activities as a usual Kairos, including free time spent outside in the fields and in our gyms.
Instead of student leaders, all seven small groups were led by adults, including six Saint Viator alumni on staff: Kurt Paprocki ’00, Chris Paolelli ’02, Elyse Slezak ’09, Megan O’Neill ’12, Krystal Harris ’15, and Sarah Miklius ’15. Retreatants were also able to hear from young alumni in prerecorded witness talks throughout the four days.
Get to Know Your Alumni Association Board
Jennifer Bonifacic Anderson
Graduating Class: 1989
Currently Resides: Arlington Heights
Profession: Administrative Assistant in Saint Viator’s Development Office
Years Involved with the Alumni Association Board: 6
Reason for Joining the Board: It was a nice way to get involved in the community and start reconnecting with the school I was so passionate about.
Favorite Alumni Event: Homecoming
Favorite High School Memory: Performing in the musicals
Most Influential Faculty Member: Diane Lolli, my freshman year religion teacher
Classmates I’m Still Close With: Emily Quinn Creonte and Megan Quinn Buscone ’83. I met Emily freshman year at Sacred Heart. However, Emily and her family moved out east after our sophomore year. To this day, Emily and her sister Megan have been an influential part of my life.
Why Should Alumni Get Involved? Alumni should get involved because it is an awesome way to give back to the community, and when you’re a lion, you’re a lion for life!
Above: Jennifer (second from left) pictured at Homecoming 2019 with Kathleen Corrigan Lynde ’05, Jim Bristol ’73, and Rhonda Starr ’87.
