A Lion for Life Alumni Magazine - Summer 2021 by Saint Viator High School

Stronger Together

Murphy Wellness Center Renovations Funded at MDC

“Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done” An Example to All Saint Viator Education Leads to Restaurant Success

Class of 2003 Alumnus Reflects on Military Service

A LION FOR LIFE Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary Alumni Magazine

“A Senior Year Unlike Any Other” Commencement 2021 Recap

SUMMER 2021

ALION FOR LIFE | Staff Listing SUMMER 2021

A Lion for Life Magazine is a publication of the Saint Viator High School Office of Institutional Advancement Vice President of Development Mr. Thomas Ramsden Director of Development Mrs. Kristen Daniels Alumni Relations Manager Ms. Krystal Harris ’15 Data and Stewardship Manager Mrs. Mary Kruse Communications Specialist Mr. Jim Mitchell ’77 Communications Manager Ms. Elizabeth Schuetz ’08 Director of Enrollment Mrs. Christine Bremner Assistant Director of Enrollment Ms. Maggie Wiener Advancement Assistant Mrs. Jennifer Bonifacic Anderson ’89 Director of Development Emeritus Mr. Patrick Mahoney Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus Mrs. Judith Wampach Amberg Printing NPN 360 - Mr. John Fox ’71 Saint Viator High School 1213 East Oakton Street Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (847) 392-4050 www.saintviator.com Please email alumni@saintviator.com if you have any questions, if you would like to submit story ideas and photos, or to update your contact information.

FRONT COVER ▼ Amelia McKenna, one of 31 legacy students in Saint Viator High School’s Class of 2021, poses with her father, Gregory McKenna, an alumnus of Saint Viator’s Class of 1992.

IN THIS ISSUE Letter from the President...................................................................3 Alumni Spotlight.................................................................................4 From the Heart - Sacred Heart of Mary Feature.................................6 Commencement 2021........................................................................7 Alumni News.......................................................................................8 Million Dollar Classic Recap...............................................................9 Alumni Feature.................................................................................10 Class Notes.......................................................................................12 Alumni News.....................................................................................14 In Memoriam....................................................................................15

ALION FOR LIFE | Letter from the President

Fellow Alumni and Friends: It’s great to be home! As I begin my tenure as President of Saint Viator High School, I am amazed at the journey God has led me on since I graduated in 1973. The school was less than a decade old when I entered, and suddenly, this fall, the school will celebrate 60 years of providing academic excellence and faith-formation. What has changed more—me, the school, education, or the world we are called to serve? The one constant in my life, it seems, is this school. In addition to once being a student here, I also served as a Spanish teacher, later Vice-Principal, and now, I am humbled to follow in the extraordinary footsteps of those who have come before me in shepherding this exceptional community as President. I feel that I have grown and developed my skills along these and other stops, and am excited to embrace this new role. It has been interesting to see the facilities evolve with each new encounter I have. Through the generous support of current and past parents of our students, donors, friends, and you, our alumni, Saint Viator continues to uphold traditions while keeping pace with the latest innovations in education. After a challenging year brought on by the COVID pandemic, we hope to return to normalcy, not only for our students and faculty, but for our alumni as well. I hope you will make time to return for one of our many events throughout the year and take some time to see the many changes and improvements we have made to keep our facilities relevant and competitive. I am also encouraged to see more than 20 other Saint Viator alumni who are currently a part of our faculty and staff. There is no greater testament to the success we have had over the years than to have so many of our graduates return to teach, instruct, coach, and support current students. Of course, there is a place for you as well, even if you have moved out of the area. We are always looking for alumni who would like to serve on an event committee, be a mentor to young graduates, help current students through our College & Career Connection or by working with them in our Entrepreneurship classes, or by serving on one of the committees of our Board of Trustees. As my life has shown, once you get involved, you will likely remain a part of the community in some way. I know that as members of this community, we are deeply rooted in our Catholic identity, and strive to do everything well so that through us Jesus may be adored and loved. As an alumnus, I also know very well that when you are a Lion, you are a Lion for life. This edition of our alumni magazine introduces you to graduates of Sacred Heart of Mary and Saint Viator who represent both of those concepts well. Read on to learn more about how they are fulfilling our values of being faith-filled, intellectually inspired, ready to serve, and fully engaged in the Viatorian mission in their careers, volunteerism, and family lives. I look forward to connecting with you as I begin this next phase of my journey so that together, we can secure the future for the next generation of Saint Viator graduates. God Bless,

Rev. Dan Lydon, CSV ’73 President

LIONFOR FORLIFE LIFE| Student | Alumni Update Spotlight AALION

Tradition Meets Innovation

Former Classmates Double-down on Restaurant Success

ne of the most anticipated restaurants to open this year is Rose Mary in Chicago’s Fulton Market—

and it has a Saint Viator connection. The new eatery, which features the bright flavors of Croatian cuisine, is the latest restaurant developed by the Sancerre Hospitality Group, started in 2014 by Steven Zaleski ’04, Frank Callero ’04, and Frank’s wife, Kara. They have combined with Chef Joe Flamm, the season 15 winner of Bravo’s Top Chef and former executive chef of Spiaggia. “We wanted to create a concept that was approachable, lively, and fun—something that felt like the restaurants we visited on a trip to Italy and Croatia a few years ago,” Zaleski says. “The places there were open and airy, always buzzing, and of course, had killer coastal food. “They weren’t pretentious or overdone, and just felt good,” he adds. “Our goal was to bring a little bit of that back to Chicago.” The restaurant opened in April and has been written up in more than two dozen news outlets, from the Chicago Tribune and the Washington Post, to countless restaurant and hospitality industry magazines.

months. Early patrons included many of Zaleski’s and Callero’s Saint Viator classmates. “The one thing I took away from my experience at Saint Viator was to continue to develop my work ethic,” says Zaleski, who with Callero played on the 2003 state champion soccer team. “At the time, I thought handling a high school workload and playing multiple sports year-round was a lot, but opening a restaurant is by far the hardest thing I have ever done.” Participating in last October’s Loyal Hearts Business Forum, “Pivoting in a Pandemic World,” he also shared how his team, as well as the overall hospitality industry, was handling the months-long restaurant shutdown. “I was new to the industry four years ago, and the hospitality industry is really something special. Especially the first month, people really came together. It was something that I’ve never really been a part of in other careers. To me, that was unexpected and amazing to see...to see people helping each other at a time when they are crippled.” “One of the most important things I’ve learned from all of this, is to surround yourself with great people,” he said. “I would have gone crazy without my co-owners because we were making some very, very difficult decisions.” n

Most highlight Flamm and his role in developing the restaurant, but it took the know-how and individual talents of Zaleski and the Calleros to make the restaurant a viable proposition. For starters, they brought their success in starting BLVD Steakhouse to the project. The retro-styled restaurant opened in 2018 in the nearby West Loop neighborhood, after Zaleski and Frank Callero purchased the building and redeveloped it with their own restaurant. Going into both restaurant ventures, Zaleski and Callero —who are cousins—brought their backgrounds working in real estate transactions, investment, and development to the table, while Kara Callero brought her public relations background and network of contacts in the hospitality industry, including Flamm. The result appears to be another winner. When Rose Mary opened, reservations were booked through the next two

ABOVE: A peak inside the West Loop restaurant. RIGHT: Steven Zaleski ’04, Chef Joe Flamm, winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Frank Callero ’04, and Kara Callero.

“At the time, I thought handling a high school workload and playing multiple sports year-round was a lot, but opening a restaurant is by far the hardest thing I have ever done.”

ALION FOR LIFE | From the Heart

FROM THE HEART: Roseanne Bianca Gillig ’65 the curriculum that Sacred Heart of Mary provided. The instruction by the nuns along with her time in Glee Club and French Club solidified her appreciation for music, art, and English. Whether she is pointing out an artist at a museum or brushing up on the “Iliad” or “The Odyssey,” Gillig still refers to many of the classes she took in high school in conversations with friends. “Similar to how Saint Viator was broken up into distinct programs for more concentrated focuses, Sacred Heart of Mary classes were divided into E’s, L’s, A’s, and N’s. I was fortunate to be in the N’s curriculum for business because I learned how to type. Many of my classmates never learned and look at what we have now. Those simple lessons on typing further helped me at my job at Western Electric and where I am today.” Since retiring, Gillig’s pride and joy has been running Wayne’s Pizza in Arlington Heights.

There is no one more deserving of being called a Sacred Heart of Mary alumna than Roseann Bianca Gillig ’65.

“When you know what is right, you do not want to accept anything but what is appropriate. Getting to know the nuns cleaning after school taught me early on how to treat my customers now. Running a small business is a testament to your personality, and I was so thankful to start developing that at Sacred Heart.”

It was a big deal for students, especially Gillig, to come to Rolling Meadows, where the former high school was built. Per her mother’s wishes, she attended one of the best Catholic girls “I was thrilled when Saint Viator schools in the area.

fully opened its doors to Sacred Heart of Mary in 1987 and went co-ed. You really got the best of both worlds in one environment that brought out some of the best students.”

“My mom passed away before I entered high school. Before she passed, my dad promised her that he would send me to Sacred Heart of Mary. With my dad working as a single parent, I cleaned the classrooms at Sacred Heart after school to help pay for tuition. Though they were scary at first, the nuns were fantastic people—they were something I needed without my mom.”

Gillig’s first two years at Sacred Heart were at Saint Viator in the far west wing on the first floor. “They really tried to segregate us from the boys—boys in the back of the school bus and girls in the front. We had to face the lockers when the boys were passing in the halls; we couldn’t look at them without getting in trouble!” Much to her classmate’s dismay, one thing she valued about Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary were the uniforms. “Everything was prim and proper. Even if we went in public, we had to look good representing our school. Uniforms helped prepare us after we graduated and taught us to take pride in our appearances.” As part of one of the earliest alumnae classes, Gillig cherished

Sacred Heart of Mary’s Class of 1965 continues to stay active and remain connected largely due to Roseann’s consistent efforts to get the girls together.

“Without my mom, I loved my friends at school and I never wanted to lose them. With a couple other girls, I wanted to keep what we had because it was special.” Gillig and her class meet every couple months a year to catch up on birthdays, celebrations, and fill each other in on their families. “Knowing pretty much everyone, I felt a great sense of camaraderie among the Sacred Heart of Mary ladies. We had so much fun on the trip to the 1964 World’s Fair in New York, our Coketail party before prom, and the Notre Dame sock hops. My senior year we sang “The Seven Last Words of Christ” with the men of Saint Viator to a sell-out crowd, and it was the most moving piece of music I have ever heard.” “I wanted the same experience for my daughter. I was thrilled when Saint Viator fully opened its doors to Sacred Heart of Mary in 1987 and went co-ed. You really got the best of both worlds in one environment that brought out some of the best students.” n

ALION FOR LIFE | Commencement 2021

Commencement 2021 “It was certainly not the senior year any of us imagined, but through it all, we made it work,” said Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Kate Hannon, at the class’ graduation ceremony in May. Throughout her speech that beautiful Sunday morning at Arlington International Racecourse, Kate reflected on the class’ perseverance and adaptability in the final year and a half of their high school experience. “We kept up with our schoolwork last spring, and finished junior year strong, even with limited social interaction and even if packets and weekly Zoom meetings weren’t just the same. Senior year, we took on three person lunch tables, new block schedules, wearing masks for five plus hours a day, no dances, modified sports seasons, and the constant knowledge that we might have to quarantine at any moment,” she said. Kate went on to acknowledge that without the support of the Saint Viator community, that perseverance would not have been possible. “The people, those daily and seemingly mundane interactions we had are truly what made this place memorable,” she said. “I don’t think any of us would be the people we are today without this amazing community of peers, teachers, coaches, and staff.” President Brian Liedlich expressed the same sentiment that morning. “Because of their perseverance and strength, we may, in fact, come to see the Class of 2021 as the best among us,” he said. Keeping with Saint Viator tradition, the two prestigious awards were distributed to those recognized as the best leaders and representatives from the class. Stephanie Russo was awarded the Andrew Johnstone Leadership Award, which celebrates a student who exercises leadership in a variety of activities and their ability to build community. John Lynch was honored with the Christopher Erdmann Award as one who best exemplifies the mission, vision, and values and is the living spirit of Saint Viator High School. Before the ceremony concluded, Vice President of Development Tom Ramsden recognized the impressive tenure of President Liedlich and his 16 years of service to the Saint Viator community. He also announced the establishment of the Brian and Maria Liedlich Endowed Scholarship. “Every year now moving forward, a deserving young adult will have their dreams of being a Saint Viator Lion become a reality thanks to this endowed scholarship in Brian and Maria’s honor,” said Ramsden.

FROM TOP: Class of 2021 Valedictorian Kate Hannon. SECOND FROM TOP AND BELOW: Legacy families were also recognized at the class’ Baccalaureate Mass, including Paige Klostermann ’21 pictured with their mother Sheila Culm Klostermann ’86; Patrick Kopp ’21 and his parents Brian Kopp ’94 and Rita Walsh Kopp ’94; and Sam Carens ’21 pictured with his brother Michael ’16, mother Julia Hower Carens ’84, and sister Kate Carens ’18. COVER IMAGE: Amelia McKenna with her father Greg McKenna ’92.

ALION FOR LIFE | Alumni News

From Saint Viator to Yale: Keeping Up with the Jones’ Keeping up with the Jones’ brothers over the last eight years has not been an easy feat. Zac ’17 came to Saint Viator from Our Lady of Destiny in Des Plaines and Austin ’21 from Saint Emily in Mount Prospect, and throughout their time here, both made their names and faces known to faculty, staff, and classmates by participating in just about every play and musical, student council, and more. While their time on campus never overlapped, their interests definitely did, because just like his brother four years ago, Austin will be off to Yale University in the fall. “As an incoming freshman, I felt like his acceptance really opened doors of what I even imagined being possible,” says Austin. “Going to an Ivy League school was previously just a dream.” Serving as more than just inspiration, Zac advised Austin throughout his college search and reviewed his essays multiple times. “It’s difficult to know what admission counselors are looking for, and while I have little idea myself, I think I was still able to provide important feedback.” Similar to Zac’s participation in Saint Viator’s student council and the Justice League, Austin hopes to stay involved in activities connected with government and social justice throughout college. “Saint Viator has certainly instilled in me the importance of getting involved and making positive contributions to those around me,” he says. “I’ve learned and adopted the mindset that being active beyond just going to class is crucial to being wellrounded and a good member of the community.” Just as both brothers remained active in the Saint Viator community by acting in the annual musical and participating in the Querbes Scholar program, for example, their passion for service is mutual. “My continued involvement in service organizations [at Yale] can be directly traced to Saint Viator’s tradition of service,” says Zac, who graduated in May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethics,

LEFT: Zac Jones ’17; RIGHT: Austin Jones ’21

Politics, and Economics. “One way that has manifested is that I received a Domestic Summer Award from Yale to serve as a volunteer with the Viator House of Hospitality, run in part by Fr. Corey Brost, whom I met while he was president of Saint Viator.” “Furthermore, I had plenty of excellent teachers at Saint Viator, especially in the Social Studies department. Mrs. Martin, Mr. Jensen, and former teacher Mrs. Braun all come to mind.” Zac also spent a good portion of college working for the Equal Justice Center for the Roosevelt Institute at Yale, an experience he says was instrumental for his current position of Branch Director for the Sycamore Institute at Yale, a student-run think tank focused on security issues. “Presently, my plans for post-graduation are to serve with an AmeriCorps VISTA or AmeriCorps State and National program, probably in Connecticut or perhaps closer to home in Illinois. I ultimately want to return to school, likely in the form of law school or graduate school for a master’s in public policy, but I have a strong affinity for service, definitely cultivated in part by my experience with service at Saint Viator.”

Fr. Perham Continues to Innovate in Support of Students At 91 years young, Fr. Arnold Perham, CSV, personifies the values of lifelong learning, even during the pandemic. Though long retired—after having taught math for nearly 50 years at Saint Viator and living at the Viatorian Province Center—he continued to work with students, this year, virtually. During the second semester, Fr. Perham worked with three of the senior Querbes Scholars, Julia Benkendorf, Kate Hannon, and Gio Russo, on an independent study project that met one of the requirements for the faith-based academic program. Fr. Perham called it simply, the Color Project.

Students completed the project using their iPads. In it, they developed a strategy to “quantify” different colors, using the RGB (red, green, blue) additive color model and values provided by the

Markup feature on their iPads. The project had real world value. “In the world of business, color branding is a big deal for creating an impression,” Fr. Perham says. “To reproduce the same color combinations, color needs to be quantified.” As part of the project, students were asked to determine the RGB value for a small area of color found in the blue sky in Van Gogh’s famous painting, Café Terrace at Night. Turns out, Fr. Perham has had a lifelong interest in color, dating back to his father, who worked for 50 years in the printing business. “He worked for a company that made copper plates in order to engrave color pictures,” Fr. Perham says. “Each picture needed three plates, one for each color used in combination to produce the desired effect.” Over the years, Fr. Perham has developed projects that reflect his many interests and lifelong learning. “Since the inception of the Querbes Scholars program, each year I have presented a unit on math,” Fr. Perham says. “Since no grades are given, I marvel at their willingness to enter into something different for the sake of a challenging academic experience. What a great academic program.”

ALION FOR LIFE | Event Recap

Stronger Together: Murphy Wellness Center Renovation Benefits from MDC After a year of almost entirely virtual events, Saint Viator High School had the privilege of hosting our 26th annual Million Dollar Classic. On Monday, June 7 at The Club at Wynstone, more than 120 guests gathered to celebrate Saint Viator student-athletes, coaches, and our 31 sports teams. Together, nearly $170,000 was raised in support of Phase 2 of Murphy Wellness Center renovations, with a focus on new and innovative technology. While Phase 1 honored the tradition of athletic success at Saint Viator with state of the art equipment, all new flooring, and a general facility and branding refresh, Phase 2 “Powering the Student Body” will focus on innovation. The new technology being targeted includes the installation of Sparta Plates, TeamBuildr software, large monitors for Physical Education class, and electronic leaderboards for all programs. Collectively, this new technology will help predict injury risk, track fitness status, establish prehab and rehab assignments, and validate the impact of training for individuals and teams. Once completed, the Murphy Wellness Center renovations will provide every student an opportunity to partner with Athletic Department staff, PE faculty, and coaches to develop wellness programs and track progress, whether it is for a sport-specific goal or general fitness. Annually, the Million Dollar Golf Classic serves as the premier fundraiser for Athletics; 77% of Saint Viator students participate in one or more sports. To learn more, or save the date for Million Dollar Classic 2022, please visit www.saintviator.com/mdc. PICTURED ABOVE: Brian Battaglia ’96, Justin Lockefeer ’96, Nick Papanicholas ’97, and Joe Moran

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Dan, JoAnn, Dan ’04, and Jim ’08 Murphy - Idealease Complete Cleaning Company Cashman Stahler Group Clerics of St. Viator The Family of Paul and Lois Hoppe Global CFS, INC. Motor Werks Auto Group Nicholas & Associates Sign Central - Jack Buttacavoli Jr. 87 and Jennifer Buttacavoli Boenzi ’92

THANK YOU TO OUR RAFFLE DONORS Jack and Beth Klues Life Fitness/Hammer Strength

Under Armour The Club at Wynstone

ALION FOR LIFE | Alumni Former Feature Faculty News

Class of 2003 Alumnus Heeds Call to Serve

The calendar, especially in the summer months, is dotted with days set aside to acknowledge military service - Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veteran’s Day, Armed Services Day, even the 4th of July. Some call for us to thank veterans, others, to remember them. Despite our collective good intentions, we don’t always take time to understand them and learn from them. “Military service is based on serving others, taking on servant leadership,” said Court Harris ’03. Harris served in the United States Army for six years after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2007. The seeds for his interest in the military were sown and nurtured at home and during his years at Saint Viator. Court’s dad, David Harris ’66 served in the Army, and went on to serve Illinois as a State Representative. “The military was talked about at home,” Court said, noting that he had an interest in pursuing military service early in his time at Saint Viator. He acknowledges the commitment to give back as part of his Catholic upbringing and respects the Saint Viator requirement for students to perform service hours. “A life well-lived is not worth much if you are not giving back.”

The opportunity to live a full life was almost taken from Court at age 3 when a diagnosis of leukemia shattered his parent’s world. While he sees a silver lining in that, he experienced surgeries, adult-level chemotherapy, and being confined to hospitals for seven months at a young enough age to not remember much of it, the scars, both physical and psychological, remain. “I got from my parents that I was lucky to be here and that I should do something with the gift I had been given.” At Saint Viator Court played on soccer teams that helped build the tradition of success that remains evident today, participating in the Ambassador’s Club which worked Open Houses and handled shadow visits, and was on the school’s first Scholastic Bowl team. “We got our butts kicked but I liked the start-up culture. I’m glad to see the success of current Scholastic Bowl teams at Saint Viator.”

While his team was in frequent danger, there were also lessons to be learned about the larger mission. “The human condition prevails,” Harris said. “People aren’t different. They want to go to work, put food on the table, and be safe. Most people want to live a quiet life. There are different cultures and religions, but we are all the same.” By 2013, with six years of post-West Point service under his belt, Court Harris was ready for new challenges, though he was not sure in what area. He is grateful that the transitions soldiers face today are better than what his predecessors in the Vietnam era faced, though not everyone today returns to civilian life easily. He notes that the Army does a great job of mentoring members as they transition out, providing resources and support. He has landed in the communications field and several years ago, along with a partner, started a new venture, South Gate Strategies (www.southgatestrategies.com). Harris said that in the military, clear, concise communication is essential, often, life-saving. Applying his skills to help people communicate and share their story is something he is passionate about.

While at Saint Viator, Court took an overnight visit to West Point and “fell in love with the culture. I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself.” He notes that the service academies give students “a purpose every morning; it is not distinct from Saint Viator where students are called to service and face tough academic challenges.”

“As military leaders, we need to be good under pressure,” he said, noting a natural segue from his military service into crisis management, public relations, and public affairs.

It was during the younger Harris’s junior year at Saint Viator that the attack on the twin towers in New York occurred.

Harris also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Chicagoland Executive Airport, a position he was encouraged to explore by Nick Helmer, a long-time member of the Saint Viator community and Mayor of Prospect Heights.

“My senior year at Saint Viator, we had troops landing in Afghanistan,” Harris said while noting those at West Point then were “preparing to lead America’s sons and daughters into battle.” He arrived at West Point hungry for the leadership opportunities that awaited him. “There is a military slant to what we are taught during a 48-month holistic experience to develop high school kids into officers of the greatest army in the world. We are taught leadership, management, ethics, and we prepare for the rigors of a demanding job.”

On the personal side, Harris is facing an upcoming event that perhaps no one is ever properly trained for becoming a dad. He and his wife Colette House ’07 are expecting their first child, a daughter, this summer.

Upon his graduation from West Point, Harris was shipped to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas for more training. By September of 2008, he was on his way to the Middle East. He and his team were stationed primarily in Bahrain but traveled through the region in a small unit, working with allies to decide where people and equipment could be deployed to establish Patriot missile sites. “Our mission was to envelop Iran as there were concerns that President Ahmadinejad would do something erratic.” While the work was intense, Court embraced the experience. “I was 24 and I was helping position U.S. Army personnel and equipment to deter the bad guys from taking adverse action.”

When asked about whether current students should consider a military education and career path, or even just a life of service in another way, Harris debunks one of the common responses he hears.

Court Harris ’03 and Colette House ’07

“People always react to my service by saying ‘I don’t know if I could do that.’ We are a lot stronger and braver than we think. The World War II vets didn’t grow up thinking they would have to save the world. People do more than they know they can. High school kids shouldn’t question their skills. When we are asked and called to do something, the American spirit comes through. We need to remember that.” With an example like Court Harris to learn from, it should be a bit easier for current and future students to reach a little higher. n

ALION FOR LIFE | Class Notes

Class Notes Class of 1968

Class of 2007 Dan Masterton recently published a book with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) called “Exploring Faith: A Guide to Retreat Ministry with Young People.” Building on his experience with campus ministry as a Saint Viator student, Dan has worked in Catholic high school campus ministry for several years and wrote this book as a resource for pastoral ministers preparing and directing retreats for young people.

Mary Roth Klopp represented Sacred Heart of Mary alumni at the Alumni Throwback softball game in May. Her granddaughter Suzanne Klopp ’23 (#11), daughter of John Klopp ’92, is on the team.

Class of 2009 Lauren Gallagher Shelley and her husband Ryan welcomed their son Emmett in April in the suburban Boston area.

Class of 1970 Class of 2010

Members of the Saint Viator Class of 1970 gathered for a golf outing in June at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington.

Class of 1982 Holly Caruso currently serves as CFO of Whitecap Entertainment, a position she has held since 1993. She has also been the program director of the Los Angeles Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack since 2010. She is a founding member of the Spiritual Care Guild of Children’s Hospital, the Founders Circle of Kid’s Space Museum, and was a sixyear board member of the Circle of Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. Caruso served on the OGLASA board as chair of the finance committee, which served three of the poorest schools in Los Angeles from 2014-2017. She is also a member of Holy Family Parish Pastoral Council and Board of Regents for JSerra High School. She earned her Masters in Education from Pepperdine University in 1991.

Dr. Anthony Joseph Quagliano, PhD is entering his second year of medical school at Nova Southeastern Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida. Anthony has fond memories of junior and senior year playing baseball in nearby Fort Lauderdale.

Class of 2016 Ryan McMahon will continue his discernment journey in Bourbonnais, Illinois at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, where he will meet regularly with Fr. Pat Render, CSV, to study the Viatorian history, mission, and charism.

Class of 2017

Class of 2011 Frank Avino graduated with an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University and was also the student speaker at the graduate commencement ceremony in May.

Classes of 2012 & 2013 ENS Melissa R. Cortese, USN graduated with honors from the Naval Academy with a B.S. in Quantitative Economics. More importantly, she was officially commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy, which has been a goal of hers since she was 12. Melissa is heading to San Diego for training until October. Then she will continue onto Pearl Harbor, HI, attached to DDG108 USS WAYNE E MEYER for two years.

Class of 2019

Will Solimene ’12 and Brittany Dahms ’13 announced their engagement in April. A June 2022 wedding is planned.

Marcus Lannie was announced the winner of the Frederick Morse Outstanding Junior Award by Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering in April.

Nominate a Classmate! Distinguished Alumni: Do you know a notable alumnus or alumna who has achieved extraordinary or significant success in a profession, charity, or social commitment, and whose personal demeanor is consistent with the Viatorian Mission? Nominate them for Saint Viator’s Distinguished Alumni Award. To submit a nomination, visit saintviator.com/alumni/recognition/distinguished-alumni by July 23, 2021. Hall of Fame: Our committee is considering nominations for the 2022 Class of Inductees. Based upon achievements during the nominee’s time at Saint Viator or Sacred Heart of Mary, nominations from the following areas will be accepted: Athlete, Coach, Administrator, Team, Friend, and Clergy. Nominations are due July 23, 2021. Visit saintviator.com/alumni/events/athletic-hall-of-fame to submit a nomination.

LIONFOR FORLIFE LIFE| Staff | Alumni News AALION Listing

Former Faculty and Staff

Where Are They Now? EILEEN CAIRO

Years at Saint Viator: 1995-2019 Science Department Teacher (AP Biology, Honors Biology, Biology) Department Chairperson

FAVORITE SAINT VIATOR/ SACRED HEART OF MARY MEMORY:

Going to Loyola Medical School with students to study a human cadaver. The best part was when Dr. Kollar found a medical student who was an alumnus to give us the presentation. It was always a good reminder of how our students succeed after they leave. Many young doctors remembered sitting where our students were. I always enjoyed watching the assemblies and seeing such creativity among the students. They came up with the best entertainment—when the teachers performed some type of skit, from nuns doing a ‘Sister Act’ song to cheerleader tryouts, it was always fun. I especially liked when my sons were there and they hid when I appeared on the gym floor. My favorite memory will always be teaching my favorite subject, AP Biology, with my favorite person, Vicky Giusti.

WHAT MADE SAINT VIATOR UNIQUE: What makes Saint Viator special is that it brings out your faith and inner spirit of God and allows you to share it with others. I was able to experience that while preparing students for the real world. This impact will stay with me forever. I hope it stays with the students of Saint Viator. Teaching at Saint Viator was always fun for me. Every day was full of laughter and learning. I couldn’t have asked for a better job.

FORMER COLLEAGUES YOU STAY IN TOUCH WITH: I stay in touch with Paula Nicolau and the Science Department that still work at Saint Viator, and I walk regularly with my retired friend, Patty Bruce. Other retirees that I stay in touch with include Eileen Manno, JoAnne Francis, Liz Englbrecht, and a group of others.

TOWN YOU CURRENTLY RESIDE IN: Elmhurst, IL

WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW: In my last few years at Saint Viator, many of my students helped me prepare an amazing list of things to do when I retired. I was just beginning to enjoy the list when the pandemic came to town. I had fun pestering my husband to do many home improvement projects that were well overdue. I’ve enjoyed spending more time with my family. We had a wedding and we’re expecting a new grandchild. I also have been spending lots of time golfing and I hope someday my score will improve. Before things closed, I organized our retired group to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children once a month. We hope to get back to that soon. Maybe instead of saying what I’m doing now, I should say what I’m not doing now. The best part of retirement is not having to set the alarm!

MESSAGE FOR FORMER COLLEAGUES AND STUDENTS: Don’t dwell on the past. Look to the future and don’t forget to enjoy the moment. Connect with Eileen by email at ecairo34@gmail.com. Read more Former Faculty and Staff Profiles at alumniconnect.saintviator.com.

Get to Know Your Alumni Association Board Judith Wampach Amberg Relationship to Saint Viator/Sacred Heart of Mary: Worked at Sacred Heart of Mary from 1973-1987 and at Saint Viator from 1987 to 2008; Current Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus Favorite Alumni Event: Alumni Memorial Mass Favorite Memory: 40 + years of way too many favorites, including the Alumni Memorial Mass, reunions, Kairos retreats, spirited and prayerful times with faculty. One specific event that stands out in my mind happened after the Mass on Saint Viator Day in 1991 that celebrated the 30th anniversary of the school. Fr. Bolser honored Claire Bakowski for her 30 years of loyal and dedicated service as a maintenance worker who was always present to fulfill any need and who offered a cheerful greeting to all as she pushed her cart through the halls. Most Influential Faculty Member: A lot of different people have touched my life in a variety of ways over the years and that has been a blessing! The late Fran Harwas was the principal at Sacred Heart of Mary during the last four years. As assistant principal at the time, I benefited from Fran’s faith, wisdom, passion, and ability to create a nurturing environment where employees felt respected, challenged, and part of a community. Fran worked closely with Fr. Charles Bolser, CSV, to provide leadership for the coming together of Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary.

ALION FOR LIFE | In Memoriam

In Memoriam Kenneth Dunlavy Sr., April 9, 2021. Husband of Stephanie; father of Sean ’82, Ken Jr. ’87, and Brian ’89 Dunlavy, and Kelly Berkowitz, Colleen Bucalo, and Mary Uhde; former Saint Viator football coach.

God, grant eternal rest to these members of the Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary community.

Raul Adam Gawrys, May 3, 2021. Husband of the late Lucille Gawrys; father of Raul Gawrys, Jr. ’70, Debra Marks, and Susan Gawrys.

ALUMNI Jeremiah James Riordan III ’85, April 13, 2021. Son of Theresa Camp and the late Jeremiah Riordan, Jr; husband of Kara; father of Taylor and Grace; brother of Kathy Riordan Duhownik ’82 and Sue Hoch.

Helen Hegberg, April 19, 2021. Wife of the late William Hegberg; mother of Richard Hegberg ’78, Thomas Hegberg ’86 (Joan Schoessling Hegberg ’86), Maureen Hegberg Kauke ’89; grandmother of Daniel ’18, David ’20, and Mary Grace ’22 Hegberg.

FAMILY Kenneth Joel Blake, May 1, 2021. Father of Kathleen Blake Aabram ’83, Daniel Blake ’84, and James Blake ’86. William R. Bruso, May 15, 2021. Husband of Maxine; father of Mark ’75. Frances Budig, May 19, 2021. Wife of the late Herbert Budig; mother of Bill ’79, Bob ’80, and Frank ’82 Budig, and Carolyn Lipowski. Anne Theresa Cavanaugh, April 3, 2021. Wife of the late Peter Cavanaugh; mother of Sue Cavanaugh Taylor ’67 and Tom Cavanaugh.

Diane M. Roseland, May 2, 2021. Wife of James “Jerry” Roseland; mother of Michael Roseland ’85 and Jennifer Roseland Toomey ’89; grandmother of Matthew ’19 and Colin ’21 Toomey. Deana Maria Runde, April 7, 2021. Daughter of Valerie and Marvin Lund; wife of Tom Runde; mother of Joseph and Jessica Runde; sister of Debra Lund and the late David Lund ’84.

James Kehoe, April 28, 2021. Husband of the late Dorine; father of Terri Kehoe Barruffi ’80, Jeanine Kehoe McEnroe ’84, and Cheryl Schaul.

James E. Schuffler, May 5, 2021. Husband of Valery Schuffler; father of Chris Schuffler ’87 and Amy Schuffler.

Teresa Komar, September 16, 2020. Mother of Richard Komar ’71, Anne Komar Brandys ’73, and Veronica Komar ’76.

John Wolfe, Saint Viator freshman student from 1962-1963, May 14, 2021. Son of the late Jeanne and the late John Wolfe; brother of Nancy Wolfe McCoy ’65.

Introducing Redesigned Alumni Webpages We invite all alumni to explore our newly redesigned section of the school website at saintviator.com/ alumni. The new site offers a cleaner and easier way for Sacred Heart of Mary and Saint Viator alumni to stay connected, featuring sections on ways to connect, upcoming events, information on reunions, opportunities to get involved, archives of alumni recognition awards, and more.

Mary Jeanne O’Shea, May 19, 2021. Wife of John “Jack” O’Shea; mother of Michael ’76, John, and Patti.

Jeannette Edwina Jankauskas, May 28, 2021. Wife of Ronald Jankauskas; mother of Melissa Jankauskas Bruder ’92, and Jennifer and Ronald Jankauskas.

Ryan T. Nitch, May 2, 2021. Son of Cindy Morrow ’65 and the late Tom ’65 Nitch; father of Bailey, Bethany and Brooke; brother of Randall and Rob; nephew of Karen Morrow ’74, Jason Nitch ’82 and the late Prudence Morrow ’68.

Faye Dargan, May 3, 2021. Wife of the late Terence Dargan; mother of Jim ’77, Deb, Cathie, and Sue.

Jeffrey Paul O’Brien, May 3, 2021. Son of Nancy Wolfe McCoy ’65 and Donald Carney O’Brien; stepson of the late Stephen Harrison McCoy; brother of Pam O’Brien, Beth Dickey, Jessica McCoy, and Matt McCoy.

Gary Yarwood, April 25, 2020. Father of Craig Yarwood ’84; stepfather of Terrence ’79 and Thomas ’83 Hogan.

Hockey Program Finishes Year Strong The Saint Viator Hockey program has a longstanding tradition of success; the 2020-21 season was no exception. The varsity team ended the season with a record of 28-13-0-1 and finished runner-up in the Scholastic Hockey League (SHL) for the second year in a row. The team made a deep run in the state tournament and finished in the state Final Four. While seven Lions went on to join the ranks of Saint Viator High School alumni this spring, the varsity team will return 12 skaters and three goalies, and are poised to make a run at the State Title next year. Watch for more details about the Saint Viator Hockey alumni game, to be hosted in December 2021.

FACULTY Patrice M. Johannes, April 16, 2021. Saint Viator High School mourns the death of Patrice Johannes, principal of Saint Viator High School from 1999 through 2003. She was well-loved and respected by the faculty. She is survived by her children, Donald (Holly) Johannes, Jr., Peggy (Matt) Jacober, Andrew (Michele) Johannes; her grandchildren, Jenna, Kaitlin, Jake, Colin, Liam, Dylan, and Mark; her sisters, Virginia Quillinan, Mary Murray, Barbara Spitzer, and Anita Page. She was preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Marie Burnett.

May they go on living in their family and friends, in our hearts and minds, our courage and our conscience.

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